Futbol Americano Fever Grips Juarez Ahead of Sun Bowl
Juarez residents rally around American football as the upcoming Sun Bowl between Iowa State and LSU stirs strong interest. About 2,000 local fans are projected to attend, a far cry from the bullfighting crowds, but a sign of growing popularity across the border. The Sun Bowl history began in 1945 with the Mexico vs Southwestern game.
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Big pay hike anticipated for Vida Blue in 1970
Oakland owner Charles O Finley says Vida Blue will receive a substantial raise beyond his 14750 rookie contract. Finley awaits Baseball Commissioner Kuhns contract guidelines while Blue travels with Bob Hope to Vietnam. MLBPA head Marvin Miller notes possible delays before pay board rules on sports raises and unit definitions.
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All About Horses Book Highlights Breeds and Roles
The Book for Horses by De tia Williams profiles Clydesdale Arabian Connemara Dartmoor Palomino and Shetland breeds and portrays riding horses jumpers racers hunters with elegant illustrations and coverage of various equestrian disciplines.
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Gilmore Keys Colonels Past Congers 137-93
Artis Gilmore, a 7 foot 2 rookie, scored 34 points to power Kentucky Colonels over Congers 137-93 in ABA action. The win followed strong rebounding and defense, with Is sel adding 24 points and Gilbert helping stretch the margin. Other ABA results featured Florida routing Virginia 119-105 and Nets beating Memphis 109-100.
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Ex Ring Champ Tiger Dies Penniless in Nigeria
Dick Tiger, 42, former world middleweight and light heavyweight champion, died of a liver ailment at his Aba home. Nigerian officials confirmed he had 15 years of earnings about $500,000, but died penniless after investing in seven Lagos apartments lost in Nigeria's civil war. He left a wife and eight children. His last bout was a loss to Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden on July 15, 1970.
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WBA light heavyweight champion Vicente Rondon scored an eighth round technical knockout over Doyle Baird in Cleveland. Rondon aims for a bout with deposed champion Bob Foster, and promoter Agustin Barros urged a Foster showdown in San Juan on February 18.
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