Xavier Cugat (1900-1990), a classically trained violinist who conducted with his bow, was known in his lifetime as the Rumba King. He is credited with pushing Latino music and dance into popularity in America during the first half of the 20th century....

Xavier Cugat, 90, the "Rumba King" of the 1930s and 1940s who introduced Latin rhythms to millions of Americans and popularized Latin music in general in the United States, died of arteriosclerosis Oct. 27 at a hospital here. "Coogie," as he was known...

Secretariat is among the kings of thoroughbred racing. There will be a "King" trying to win a race named in honor of the legendary 1973 Triple Crown champion today at Arlington International Racecourse. King Cugat appears to be the prohibitive favorite...