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Fischer Holds Out For Gate Receipts In World Chess Showdown
In Amsterdam AP reports American Bobby Fischer threatens to boycott the Reykjavik world title match unless he receives 30 percent of gate receipts plus his share of purse and broadcast rights. Icelandic federation fears legal action if Fischer does not appear Sunday for the start of the championship.
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