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Generals, Admirals face off in championship game

Gay Bowl Championship set for Sunday

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15 years ago

July 21, 2011

Staff reports

A gay football showdown is planned for this weekend. (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. Gay Flag Football League is having its first Gay Bowl Championship game between the Washington Generals and the D.C. Admirals on Sunday at 10 a.m. to see who will be the “A” team at the Gay Bowl in Houston this year.

The game, which takes place at Carter Barron (4850 Colorado Ave., N.W.), is the first in a series of three to determine the best D.C. traveling team.

The second game will be July 31 at 10 a.m. with a third game if necessary following at 11:30 p.m.

For more information on the league and to see team rosters, visit dcgffl.org.

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