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OUR 2014 SWIMSUIT SHOOT

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Get Fit for Your Blood Type

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MISSION STATEMENT Compete unites the world through sports.

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o celebrate our eighth annual swimsuit issue we have temporarily changed Compete’s important mission from “Uniting the World Through Sports” to “Uniting the World Through …” well, “Swimsuits.”

What I mean by this is that our eighth annual swimsuit issue really brought together a diverse group of participants and supporters. This issue of Compete would not be possible without people of all backgrounds — lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, allies and more.

And not just the swimsuit portion of Compete but the magazine as a whole. Diversity is ever present in the swimsuit models themselves, our employee team, our distributors, our advertisers and more. In fact, when we put out a call for athlete models we had more inquiries than we had available positions.

Obviously, sports are important to everyone at Compete. Even this year’s photographer is an athlete. Thomas Fleischer comes to us via IGBO, the International Gay Bowling Organization. Being an athlete himself, Thomas was enthusiastic to photograph this year’s group of amateur athletes.

Where will we shoot our 2015 swimsuit issue? That is really up to you, our Compete readers. Please give us your thoughts and suggestions so once more we can “Unite the World Through …” well, “Swimsuits”.

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An Embarrassment of Riches

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here are times when we have so many great things to share with you that there simply aren’t enough pages in the magazine. This issue is one of them.

Our eighth annual swimsuit shoot has been geared to include you in the behind the scenes goings on. And with the largest field of rookie NASCAR drivers in recent years, Michael Myers of Queers4Gears has prepared a Spotter’s Guide for Compete readers to help you know who’s who and in which car. We’ve also got a scouting report on MLB. These are the stories we squeezed in the magazine.

But don’t miss the additional stories on Compete Online (www.competenetwork. com). Are you a fantasy sports player? If so, don’t miss our interview with the author of “Winning Fantasy Baseball: Secret Strategies of a Nine-Time National Champion,” Larry Schechter. His book is already the #1 bestseller for Fantasy Sports books on Amazon and his tips can also be applied to football or basketball.

We’re also doing a follow up on Jason Collins as he returns to active play in the NBA thanks to the Brooklyn Nets signing him, now for the full season. Everything he has done since he came out publically reflects his character and professionalism. He is truly a class act!

There’s a wrap up of all the medal winners at the Sochi Winter Olympics as well as a look at the huge difference in the way social media was treated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Sochi versus their failed attempt to control it at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Make no mistake—the Olympic Games aren’t just about athletic competition—they’re big business.

There’s also a recap on the anti-gay legislative climate in Arizona where just weeks ago the LGBT and business communities were successful in urging Governor Jan Brewer to veto SB 1062, the so-called religious freedom bill that would enable business owners to discriminate against gays on religious grounds. This follows just months behind the defeat of SB 1045 (referred to as the Pottie Bill) aimed at the transgender community. These bills have been carefully watched by other anti-gay legislators as potential test cases for their own states.

Enjoy the many riches found in the pages of Compete Magazine and on our website as part of Compete Online. And just for the record, we’re not really embarrassed by these riches—we’re excited to share them with you!

Keep Smiling,

Connie Wardman, Editor-in-Chief connie@competenetwork.com

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Kickoff

LEFT FIELD

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC)

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nable to attend the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics because of her mother’s declining health, out tennis great Billie Jean King was able to attend the closing ceremony as part of the U.S. delegation chosen by President Barack Obama. King was able to watch the gold medal men’s hockey game, attend the bobsled competition, greet U.S. athletes and meet a gay Russian teenager.

She noted Russian President Vladimir Putin is a hugger. He hugged bisexual Dutch speed skater Ireen Wust who led the Sochi medal count with five – two gold and three silver. King says it doesn’t make any difference whether or not Putin knew Wust was bisexual, saying that it’s “the way the world should be.

He should be embracing humanity.”

A long-time human rights supporter, King has spoken out against the Russian law passed last year banning gay “propaganda” to minors that’s punishable by fines and prison, saying she’s concerned for the Russian LGBT community. King has not only advocated for the International Olympic Committee to add sexual orientation to the list of protections in its charter but is also asking them to consider this issue when selecting host countries for future Olympic Games.

More on the Sochi Games can be found on Compete Online – www.competenetwork.com.

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ritics from around the world have accused the IOC of turning a blind eye to Russia’s anti-gay legislation and abandoning Principle 6 of the Olympic charter stating that sport doesn’t discriminate on any grounds, including race, religion, politics or gender.

Although Russian officials told the IOC prior to the Olympics that they wouldn’t discriminate against gay people, approximately 100 people were arrested after the Sochi Games began.

Many organizations, including the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) and the Russian LGBT Sports Federation have expressed a desire for a safe space for LGBT athletes.

Marc Naimark, FGG vice president for external affairs, also expressed hope that sexual orientation will be added to the Olympic Charter’s Principle 6 as a type of explicit discrimination.

New IOC president Thomas Bach has begun a wide-ranging Olympic review known as Agenda 2020.

Responding to reporters’ questions if a rule based on Principle 6 could become a pre-condition for cities wanting to host them, IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said that while Agenda 2020 is looking at everything regarding the running of the Olympics, Principle 6 isn’t something to be looked at specifically but “if there is a groundswell of opinion it could be.”

While human rights group All Out is campaigning for the IOC to make Principle 6 an enforceable binding condition for all countries applying to host the Games, others say that it could simply be a factor that could be overruled by other factors. But the Games scheduled for Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 2016, Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018 and Tokyo, Japan in 2020 won’t be impacted by the outcome of the IOC’s decision.

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very season a few drivers change sponsors or a new driver arrives in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series. But 2014 will have more changes than any season in recent memory. With the largest rookie field in years and several veteran drivers moving to new teams, it may be hard for some fans to keep up with who is in what car.

Queers4Gears has compiled a few visual aids to help you spot the new drivers and paint schemes you’ll see on track this season.

#3 – Austin Dillon

Last year’s Nationwide Series Champion, Austin Dillon moves into the Sprint Cup Series in 2014. Dillon will be driving the #3, an iconic number that has been absent from the track since Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in the #3 at the 2001 Daytona 500. There are mixed emotions among the fans about the #3 returning to the track. But Earnhardt’s son, Dale Jr. has expressed his support for Austin Dillon’s efforts to return NASCAR’s most famous number to the track.

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#42 – Kyle Larson

Juan Pablo Montoya has left NASCAR to return to his racing roots in the Indy Car Series. Montoya is being replaced by rookie Kyle Larson in the #42 Target Chevrolet. Larson was the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year and his win in the Camping World Truck Series at Rockingham marked the first NASCAR “Drive for Diversity” graduate to win a NASCAR national series race.

#78 – Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr. replaces Kurt Busch at Furniture Row Racing in the #78 for the 2014 season. Truex brings his two Cup Series wins and seven poles to Furniture Row Racing, the only Sprint Cup series team that is headquartered outside of NASCAR’s “capital” in Charlotte, NC. Truex finished 16th in 2013 points driving for Michael Waltrip Racing.

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Ryan Newman replaces Jeff Burton in the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.

Newman, a 14-year series veteran most recently drove for Stewart-Hass racing and brings an impressive resume to RCR. He won the 2008 Daytona 500 and has 17 career wins and 51 poles.

Newman did make NASCAR Championship “Chase” Playoff in 2013 ... barely. He made the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup after point penalties were levied against Michael Waltrip Racing and Martin Truex Jr. coming out of Richmond, removing Truex from the Chase field.

#4 – Kevin Harvick

After spending his entire career at Richard Childress Racing, Kevin Harvick moves to Stewart-Hass Racing in 2014. Harvick will take his primary sponsor, Budweiser, with him to SHR but will now be driving the #4 car. Harvick brings an impressive 23 wins, and he’s coming off a third place points finish in last year’s Championship, tying his career best. Off to a strong start with new crew chief Rodney Childers, Harvick won in Phoenix, the 2nd race of the 2014 season.

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#41 – Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch moves from Furniture Row Racing to field a new entry for Stewart-Hass Racing in 2014.

Busch will be driving the #41 with HASS Automation as the primary sponsor. The self-proclaimed “Outlaw” is coming off a 10th place finish in the 2013 points. Busch brings 24 career wins and 16 career poles to SHR. This new ride marks a new highpoint for the Vegas native after bouncing around through several lower level teams since he left Penske Racing at the end of 2011.

#47 – AJ Allmendinger

AJ Allmendinger is back with JTG Daugherty Racing in 2014 and will be driving the #47 carrying several major sponsors. Allmendinger has competed in the Sprint Cup Series since 2009 and has two career poles, and his 2nd place finish at Martinsville in 2012 marks his career best. Allmendinger split time in 2013 between Phoenix Racing and JTG Daugherty, but now he’ll be full time with JTG, having recently inked a three-year contract. Known as a superior Road Course racer, AJ raced in two NASCAR Nationwide Series events in 2013, winning at Road America and Mid-Ohio.

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PHOTOS BY THOMAS FLEISHER

Compete Magazine presents its eighth annual swimsuit edition and we brought the shoot back to Phoenix to celebrate!

Over the years we’ve been on location in cities such as Seattle, Dallas, Phoenix, New York and Las Vegas. Each location has provided us with different venues—from being waterside in Seattle to being on the Las Vegas Strip.

This year we decided to throw a party and include you as part of the photo shoot. The footage is raw, fun and puts you, our reader right in the middle of the shoot.

This year we selected Exposed Studio & Gallery as our shoot’s venue. The shoot was open to the public which made the event fun for both the models and on-set guests.

Special thanks to Exposed Studio & Gallery owner Gregg Edelman, photographer Thomas Fleisher and his assistant Anthony Holscher and stylist Alfonzo Chavez.

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O YOU REALIZE YOU HAVE THE internal power and ability to change your life for the better? If you don’t … and even if you do, a good place to come for guidance on your discovery voyage is to Danny A. Cabrera, C.Ht., owner of Now, Voyager Counseling Hypnosis. His slogan, “Your mind is the greatest vessel,” reflects both his belief and professional experience that hypnotherapy can help any of the difficulties or challenges that are part of the human condition.

Cabrera has decided, however, to change the name of his business begun in 1996 from its original Now, Voyager Hypnotherapy to Now, Voyager Counseling Hypnosis. This name change is two-fold. First, meant to reflect the importance that solid counseling and coaching play in the healing and growth process in addition to the tool of hypnosis. But it’s also to allay concerns people may have over losing control of their free will while under hypnosis.

According to Cabrera, the media still unfairly portray hypnosis. We’ve all seen tricks done on television, in movies, and even at sporting events where people undergo hypnosis and then do and say foolish things for the entertainment of the audience. But the truth is that under hypnosis, you cannot be made to do anything against your will or moral standards.

It is imperative to Cabrera that you understand you are safe with him helping your mind address issues ready to be examined and worked on. Hypnosis is a clinical yet relaxed state of mind which enables the messages discussed during a session to be absorbed faster and in a more enhanced manner by the subconscious mind that controls over 95 percent of what you think, say and do.

An important difference between traditional psychotherapy and hypnotherapy is that the former can take years to reach core issues, while with hypnosis counseling people can often achieve success in six-to-seven sessions. Another important difference is that Cabrera is a trained counselor; he’s had more than just hypnosis training so he’s not simply reading from a prepared script. His sessions are custom to you.

His original business name came from the 1942 Bette Davis movie, “Now, Voyager” that recounts how a psychiatrist helps a woman in crisis through counseling.

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Danny Cabrera C.Ht. the ability to help others through counseling – it seemed magical to him and he knew it was what he wanted to do in his adult career.

Eventually majoring in psychology in college, he went on to earn a master’s degree in counseling from Ottawa University. He then studied hypnosis at New Beginnings Wellness Institute and was fortunate enough to be mentored by Dr. Edwin Druding, a direct disciple of Milton Erickson, the father of modern hypnotherapy.

He has also done extensive hypnosis work at Phoenix Shanti, a center for people with AIDS and alcohol/drug rehabilitation.

We all have things in our lives we’d like to improve and achieve – like the perfect body weight, better sports performance, increased prosperity, enhanced relationships and better memory. We also have challenges in our personal and professional lives, like stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, pain management and sometimes addiction issues, like alcohol and drugs – really anything affecting our human condition. The good news is that hypnotherapy can work for you if you’re ready to take charge of your life.

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SEVEN MLB SPRING TRAINING PLAYERS TO WATCH

BY JOSEPH GAXIOLA SPRING TRAINING FOR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

(MLB) starts the end of February and runs to the end of March. With spring training coming to an end, the Internet is filled with predictions on everything from who will win an MVP trophy and the Cy Young award to teams making the playoffs and the team to win it.

On a less grand scale, however, based on spring training performance between Florida’s Grapefruit League and Arizona’s Cactus League games, here are seven players who are worth watching in 2014 season play.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS DIDI GREGORIUS — SHORTSTOP When Kevin Towers signed Didi Gregorius from the Cincinnati Reds during the off-season in a three-team trade deal it was widely criticized. Gregorius has potential with the bat and the ability to turn on some pitches with seven home runs. He has room to improve against left-handers but his numbers look pretty good for a shortstop.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX ERIK JOHNSON – PITCHER A second round pick out of California in 2011, Erik Johnson dominated the minors, allowing just 100 hits in 142 games. Johnson can mix up his pitching to neutralize right hand batters. He has room to improve his curveball but he could develop into a middle-of-the-rotation starter.

CLEVELAND INDIANS COREY KLUBER – PITCHER Having a very good last season with a 3.85 ERA in 147 innings was Corey Kluber. Originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2007, Kluber put everything together in 2013, finishing sixth best in the American League and he has a solid fastball. Batters who faced Kluber’s pitching last season only got a combined total of two home runs, 50 strikeouts and no walks.

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KANSAS CITY ROYALS YORDANO VENTURA – PITCHER Another pitcher who should rank high on prospect lists this season with his high-octane heater is Yordano Ventura.

He struck out 155 in 134 innings in the minor leagues. While Ventura’s curveball and change still need some work, he is known for his fast ball which has been clocked at 101.9 mph. That alone should put him in the rotation as a starter.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS KOLE CALHOUN – RIGHT FIELDER Left-handed batter Kole Calhoun can handle left-handed pitchers well enough.

Calhoun is 26 so his star potential is limited but he has a good approach while batting, hitting 15-to-20 home runs. This is one of the reasons why the Los Angeles Angels could trade for Kole Calhoun.

SAN DIEGO PADRES JEDD GYORKO – SECOND BASE Jedd Gyorko had a very impressive rookie season with 23 home runs in 125 games.

But Gyorko didn’t make an impression on the public because there were four big rookie players last season. If he can overcome his bad habit of chasing pitches out of the strike zone, then this season he will be one of the stars in the San Diego Padres bullpen.

SEATTLE MARINERS JAMES PAXTON – PITCHER Another left-handed pitcher, James Paxton is ready for the majors in this upcoming season with a good fastball, curve and changeup.

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BY MARK MOON

GET FIT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE Getting fit may sound simple enough but the fact is that with the busy lives we live, staying fit seems to be more of a luxury than a necessity these days. It’s a fact that not everyone has the same basic needs – one person only needs to think about exercise and they drop 10 pounds while another can exercise non-stop in the gym for months on end with seemingly few results.

Possible reasons for this can include a bad diet, bad trainer or quite possibly you are causing your body more stress than is good for it. There’s no one-size-fitsall approach toward exercise and diet that will work on everyone.

MY TOP THREE TIPS FOR SUCCESS

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DO HIIT FOR BLOOD TYPE O I find an intensive combination of resistance and cardio exercise using the principles of HIIT (high intensity interval training) works best with blood type O. CrossFit, circuits and indoor cycling classes are perfect.

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DO MORE LOW INTENSITY STRENGTH, YOGA AND MEDITATION FOR BLOOD TYPE A I think there’s a reason why vegetarianism is associated with yoga and meditation. It’s because blood type A does best on a vegetarian-style diet and also responds best to an exercise program that favors more calming and relaxing exercise. However, strength training is still important for numerous reasons. When doing more intensive exercise sessions, take a good 10-15 minutes at the end to relax.

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DO FIND A BALANCE FOR BLOOD TYPE B AND AB It’s no wonder I have spent the last 18 years teaching group fitness classes. Being a blood type B myself, group activities are perfect and the balance of different training styles keeps us interested and motivated.

Mark Moon is one of today’s leading health, wellness, and fitness trainers, influential Blood Type Diet expert and creator of the Get Fit Fast online fitness and lifestyle program. To learn more visit www.markmoonfitness.com.

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MY TOP THREE TIPS TO AVOID

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AVOID SETTING UNREALISTIC GOALS THAT YOU CAN’T ACHIEVE No one likes to fail so why set yourself up for failure before you have even started? Setting small achievable goals is the quickest way to fitness success. Being able to track and see results while you are still in the early stages will be motivation to keep going.

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AVOID COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHER PEOPLE We have all done this, including me; however this is the biggest mistake you can make. It’s hard to avoid it with TV, magazines, billboards, you name it, all telling us how we should look. The fact is you are never going to look like that person you are comparing yourself to because we are all different.

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AVOID LIVING ON DIET/LOW FAT AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS I can’t emphasise enough how bad “low fat” products are. You need to remember that when something is taken out, something else is put in to keep flavour and consistency. Usually those additives are far worse for you then the fat!

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April 5 Spring Challenge IV San Diego April 12 Lone Star Volleyball Classic XXV Houston April 18 Big Apple XXX1 New York April 26 Lake Erie Classic Cleveland April 26

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ON DECK

NEXT MONTH IN COMPETE MAGAZINE Phoenix is celebrating its 34th Annual PRIDE Parade & Festival on April 5-6 and Compete Magazine will be manning a booth both days so be sure to stop by and say hello. And on the 5th, the Phoenix Frontrunners will be holding their 16th Annual Pride 10K/5K Run & 5K Walk.

And if you were a fan of “The A-List: New York” and Austin Armacost, mark your calendar for the weekend of April 25th. Compete is bringing him to Phoenix for a photo shoot and a series of appearances, including a Saturday appearance at Exposed Studio & Gallery in the Melrose District on 7th Avenue.

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YEARBOOK

THIS MONTH IN SPORTS HISTORY: APRIL

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Hockey great Wayne Gretzky breaks Bobby Orr’s record with 103rd assist - 1980

Baseball season opener delayed until April 26 - 1995

3 1st roster of Silver Bullets, all-female pro baseball team, announced - 1994

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“Tarzan “ Johnny Weissmuller set swim records in 100 and 200 m free style -1927

Sugar Ray Leonard upsets Marvelous Marvin Hagler - 1987

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2nd lowest NBA scoring game - Detroit Pistons 72, New York Knicks 61 - 1992

Saints owner Tom Benson agrees to purchase New Orleans Hornets from NBA for est. $338 mil.

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Gregory Robertson does 200mph free fall to save unconscious skydiver - 1987

Pete Rose pleads guilty to hiding $300,000 in income - 1990

General Tire World Bowling Tournament of Champions won

by Mike Aulby - 1995

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Highest scoring baseball game in 17 years Twins 24, Tigers 11 - 1996

A’s manager Billy Martin restrained by ump from attacking a fan - 1980

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7 Kelly Robbins wins Sacramento 12 Bridges LPGA Golf Classic - 1996

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4 50th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: Kansas beat Oklahoma 83-79 - 1988

8 Bubba Watson defeats Louis Oosthuizen at 2012 Masters Tourney in sudden-death playoff - 2012

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Major League Soccer announces Miami and Chicago expansion - 1997

Pittsburgh Penguins win their NHL record 17 game winning streak - 1993

KDKA broadcasts 1st radio sporting event, a boxing match (Ray-Dundee) - 1921

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Boston Marathon bombing kills 3, wounds scores of others - 2013

Arthur Ashe retires from professional tennis - 1980

1st Boston Women’s Marathon won

by Nina Kuscsik of New York in 3:10:26 - 1972

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18 Quarterback Joe Montana announces his retirement from football - 1995

23 Kareem AbdulJabbar plays his last game as a Laker - 1989

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NFL officially recognizes Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio - 1961

Boston Celtics score most points in a playoff, beat New York Knicks 157-128 - 1990

ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” debuts - 1961

30 New York Knights 1st arena football game beats Cobras 60-52 in Los Angeles - 1988

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