one of the governors of Texas. Dolph Briscoe was the governor of Texas from 1973 to 1979. Not only was he a governor, he was also one of the largest individual land owners in Texas history. This in a state known for huge ranches. His philanthropy has provided support to a wide range of educational, medical, scientific, and cultural institutions. In this paper I hope to provide a little insight in to how much this man has impacted the evolution of Texas. Dolph Briscoe Jr. was born in Uvalde,
between nations in which the only battle is fought in a boxing ring. Rocky must defend his honor, his friend, and America itself. Rocky proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a six-foot four-inch, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Rocky’s friend, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) fights Drago in an exhibition match, but after Creed’s fatal defeat, Rocky knows he must avenge his friend and beat
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