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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Though the birds are the center of attraction during the day-long events, cock-fighting isn't all that goes on at a cockpit. The arena, which resembles an American boxing stadium, comes wildly alive during the five-minute betting interval before each fight. Unlike at the track, where betting simply involves buying a ticket at a window, placing a bet at a cockpit requires complicated hand signals and lots of shouting and screaming. Bets are set through informal bookies, who earn a healthy commission...

Author: By Eugene L. Jhong, | Title: Cock-Fighting in the Philippines | 2/22/1988 | See Source »

...while New York proved not to be the wrestlers' Emerald City, Providence isn't looking to precious either. The Bruins sport a 9-2-1 record, and are tied with the Lions for second place in the Ivy League...

Author: By Jonathan E. Benjamin, | Title: Grapplers Prove Un-Wizardly | 2/20/1988 | See Source »

...first isn't much good without the second...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: A Regular-Season Crown Made Only of Paper | 2/19/1988 | See Source »

...nation's number-one ranked Harvard men's squash team will host Penn tomorrow at Hemenway Gymnasium. While Penn isn't expected to upset the Crimson, match still is important for seniors. Co-Captain Russ Ball, James Gilfillan, Darius Pandole and Co-Captain Jack Polsky will be playing in their final home match for the Crimson...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Cagers Cream Ivy Crop | 2/19/1988 | See Source »

...There isn't any one part in particular that is so erroneous it really stands out, but all of the book is partial information," says Marie Manna, a union organizer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: What Harvard Wants Workers to Know | 2/18/1988 | See Source »

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