Word: churruca
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...game, played until one side accumulates seven points, rarely takes more than 15 minutes, instead of the hours-long battles of strategy and endurance that mark the original, 35-point version. Even the long Basque names of the players, such as Francisco Maria Churruca Iriondo have been shortened to one name only in the hope that they will fall trippingly, from the wagerer's tongue. But crowds still shout "Come on, Three!" rather than "Do it, Churruca." Exotic betting possibilities like quinellas and perfectas win out over personalities in the wallet...
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