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Bruno with a savage left hook to the Bruno in five rounds in 1989 in a title Tyson ’ s victory comes almost one head and put him on the lower strand defense, but Bruno won the WBC year after his release from anlndiana of the ropes with a flurry of blows. version o f the title in September by prison last March 25th after serving Lane did not even bother to count outpointing Oliver McCall. a 3 1/2 years for a rape conviction. and stopped the fight immediately, “He fought better than last time,” Tyson regains a portion of the heavy 50 seconds into the round. Bruno said of Tyson “I’m just sorry weight title he lost in February 1990, “Once I saw he was hurt, I just I disappointed all the British fans on a 10th round knockout by Buster threw caution to the wind,” Tyson who came here to see me and all the Douglas in Tokyo. said. “I said, ‘Jus, throw punches, people in America who were pulling Tyson set the tone for Saturday's just throw punches.' for me.” fight in the opening 10 seconds when It was like Henry Armstrong, just As for his possible retirement, he landed two hard right hands to keep throwing those punches. Bruno said, "I’m going to take about Bruno’s chin. Tyson continued to "He was trying to hold me and I 48 hours, sit down with my wife and land repeatedly with his right hand just wanted to keep punching, keep family and decide about my future. I and only constant holding tactics by fighting. 1 knew he’d godown and he don’t want to make any commitments Bruno kept Tyson from ending it in did,” he continued. The 29-year-old right now.” the opening round Tyson staggered Tyson raised his record to 4 4 -1 with At the weigh-in Thursday night, Bruno throughout the opening round his 38th knockout. Tyson checked in at 220 pounds and and opened an inch-long gash in his Bruno was making his first title Bruno at 247, nearly 20 pounds left eyebrow just before the bell. defense since winning the crown heavier than for their first fight. The second round was a virtual with a 12-round decision over The master plan for Tyson was to replay as Tyson hammered away time McCall last September. He fell to40- beat Bruno, then take Bruce Seldon’s and again with his right hand and 5. World Boxing Association title this sum Bruno hung on for dear life. Referee “I tried to use my weight against mer and ultimately unify the title he once Mills Lane took a point away from him, but he’s a fast guy,” he ex held by capturing the International Bruno for his holding tactics in the plained. "The cut worried me after Boxing Federation championship. Designer Excels In World Market Continued from M etro ▲ against anything that could hinder that creativity.” Even though Marquis Ramone is barely out o f its infancy, Blackburn helps out other up and coming de signers. At one point he even sold other lines in his store alongside his own “ We try to support some o f the local companies, because I remem ber how difficult it was, and how difficult it still is to get our own line out, so I want to do what I can to help,” items sell. With three years o f business suc cess behind him, what does Blackburn foresee for his company in the next few years? “I want my merchandise to be sold world-wide by 1997," Blackburn said quietly. “I, can happen. W e’re al ready nation-wide, and w e’re break ing into foreign markets. “ W e’re a company that works hard. It j ust takes a good break. It’s usually a struggle for a wh i le and then one day the break comes.” The Marquis Ramone line was helped out early on by former Port land Trail Blazer Mark Bryan, who modeled 'he line at Blackburn’s fash ion shows. “People liked what they saw so much, w e’d sometimes have to stop A *51 A*«i|l*rA V-« I»- UTO ZtD V A N TA gE our shows because folks kept getting up and going to the racks to buy our clothes.” Other celebrities are also wearing Blackburn’s line. Members o f the rhythm and blues group Rashnee were spotted wearing Marquis Ramone shirts in one o f their recent videos. And Blackburn’s clothes were worn by actors in the recent Damon Ivory Wayans movie D on’t Be a Menace. 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Submit resume ly; wage range $10 to $11. by March 29, 1996 to: Application available at the Maxine Fitzpatrick Portland Housing Center, 1605 PCRI NE 45. Position may close any PO Box 11474 time after March 25. Equal Portland, Oregon 97211 Employment Opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer Residential Advisor Student dormitory advisor need ed. Requires minimum of a high-school diploma or equiv alent and two years experi ence in counseling, social work, rehabilitation or voca tional guidance. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in hu man services preferred. Valid drivers license with an accept able driving record. Send cov er letter, resume to: Human Resources 31224 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy. Troutdale, Oregon 97060 Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Friday, March 22,1996 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Maintenance Mechanic Packaging Line Set-up Me chanic needed for growing mfg. company. Responsible for maintenance of all pack aging equip. Must have 2 years mech. exp., preferably in a mfg. or pkg. envir. Thurs- Sat6:45P.M. -7:00 A.M. Start ing wage $9.10 hr. Exc. ben efits after 90 days. Apply di rect between the hours of 1 -5, M-F or send resume to 3580 NE Broadway, Portland OR. 97232. We are an equal op portunity employer. Sports Minded Dynamic young co. Rapidly ex panding seeking self motivat ed, people oriented individu als to develop Port Metro/Van- couver areas. Training and travel opportunities 503-654- 6754 Ptld. Public Notice Polk County Housing Authority, Dallas, Oregon **lnvitation For Bids** The Polk County Housing Authority (PCHA) will receive sealed bids for Kingwood Drainage until Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Standard Time on the 27th day of March 1996, at the main office, 204 S.W. Walnut, Dallas, Oregon 97338, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Work covered by Contract Documents consists of excava tion, back fill, compaction, removal and installation of new retaining wall, installation of new yard catch basins, and removal and replacement of existing foundation drainage system at 1925 and 1937 Salem/Dallas Hwy., Salem, OR. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-bid site inspection scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19th at Kingwood West, 1947 Salem, OR 97304. Bid documents, including plans and specification are on file at the PCHA; Salem Contractors Exchange, 362-7957 (Sa lem); Construction Data Plans (West Side), 225-0200 (Port land); Construction Data W ilsonville, 682-1221 (Wilsonville); Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center, 274-0624 (Port land); Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center, 598-7561 (Tigard); Dodge/SCAN, 682-3091 (Wilsonville); Eugene Build ers Exchange, 484-5331 (Eugene); and Oregon Contractor Plan Center, 650-0148 (Clackamas). Interested bidders may obtain one set of bid documents at the PCHA office, upon receipt of a $10 deposit, which is refund able when documents are returned in good condition within 10 days of the bid opening. Additional sets may be obtained for a $5 nonrefundable fee. Business & Clerical Instructor Instructor needed to provide vocational training to students in the areas of typing, and processing, data entry, busi ness English, filing, spread sheets, accounting, etc. Re quires a bachelor’s degree in vocational education with a State teaching certificate. One year instructional experience preferred. Interested appli cants should submit a letterof interest, resume and a copy of their State teaching certifi cate no later than 3/22/96. Human Resources 31224 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy. 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Masters degree in Nurs ing and Licensed as an Ad vanced Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health by the State of Alaska with pre scriptive authority for legend drugs and controlled sub stances. Closes April 2, 1996, Job Announcement and ap plication 907 586-5250. EOE. FINANCIAL (Banking) Tellers Washington Mutual Bank is seeking self-motivated, sales oriented individuals for part- time and full-time Teller posi tions in the Greater Portland Metropolitan area. Anyone interested in a Teller position with W ashington Mutual must participate in a Teller Assessment. The as sessment will give you a bet ter understanding of the de mands of the job and will help us obtain an objective mea surement of your aptitude for a teller position. Previous tell er experience is not a require ment. Minimum qualifications include 6 months cash han dling, retail sales or bookkeep ing experience. Prospective candidates must complete a Teller Assessment Request Form. 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