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Chess vet Urbiztondo’s crucial win sparks Surigao’s one-point edge over Normin
“Tsamba lang tingali or dili lang gyod tingali kumpyansaan ang mga tigulang kay may asim pa,” the 58-year-old Urbiztondo said in jest.
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Lynde Salgados
Lynde Salgados is the veteran Sports Writer for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily. With a career spanning decades, Lynde has become one of the most respected voices in Southern Philippines sports journalism, known specifically for his deep expertise in the Philippine chess circuit and regional basketball leagues. Based in Cagayan de Oro, his reporting goes beyond the final score, focusing on the development of homegrown athletes and the grassroots growth of Mindanaoan sports. Whether analyzing a grandmaster's gambit or covering high-stakes local tournaments, Lynde’s work is defined by technical precision and a commitment to elevating the sporting narrative of Northern Mindanao.
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Flamboyant Casimero picks Donaire as next target
“Three prominent boxers are on my list. But Rigondeaux is already finished. So Donaire will be next then the Japanese turtle Naoya Inoue will follow,” the flamboyant Casimero told the US press.
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Normin chessers favored to beat Surigao
The upgraded Northern Mindanao squad of team skipper Domingo Oga will be anchored by NM Levi Mercado, FM Rustum Tolentino, Johnnel Balquin, Nazario Ubanan, Jaime Frias, Christian Arroyo, Romeo Canino, Adrian Yulo, Ronald Canino, James Adrian Sabo, Choy Dalauta, Cleto Vasquez , Clement Valledor, Mary Joy Tan and Aizel Jane Gicole with Mario Arroyo, Ruelle Canino, Alfred Rapanot and Arbz Calido as reserves.
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Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates rout Caraga woodpushers, 44-12
The Surigao Checkmates will be seriously tested in the next match against Region 10 anchored by the top pawn pushers from Iligan, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Cagayan de Oro.
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