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Cleveland, San Antonio mayors wager on NBA finals

CLEVELAND -- Mayor Jackson vs. Mayor Hardberger doesn't have
the same ring as LeBron James vs. Tim Duncan.

But the leaders of Cleveland and San Antonio are going
one-on-one with a wager on the NBA finals.

San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger will send a case each of
tamales, fresh salsa and Alamo Golden Ale to Cleveland if the
Cavaliers win.

"In the unlikely event the Spurs win the championship,"
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said in a news release Tuesday, he'll
give Hardberger a case of Ohio City Pasta, a case of Hot Sauce
Williams ribs, a bottle of Williams' special sauce and a case of
Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s Burning River Pale Ale.

Game 1 of the NBA finals is Thursday in San Antonio.

The Spurs are going for their fourth championship in nine years
after winning titles in 1999, 2003 and 2005. The Cavaliers are
making their first finals appearance in the franchise's 37-year
history.

"While nothing can beat a little South Texas spice, you can
start boiling the water for that pasta," Hardberger said in a
statement. "And get me a napkin. I have a feeling I'll be eating
some ribs with a few friends celebrating San Antonio's fourth NBA
title."

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