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began its own rivalry beginning in 1970. The rivalry came into full bloom on
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perceived to be dubious calls against them. Reynoso and
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843:Acuña, Fort
248:Martial Law
213:Lauro Mumar
211:. In 1970,
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74:Team colors
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943:Head coach
925: (I)
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142:1971 Open
95:President
59:1968-1972
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64:Location
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