In saturday's Merc:

	Four Point Entertainment, the company that produces the syndicated
TV hit "American Gladiators," plans to launch "Cowboys" in fall 1993.
"We are creating a high-tech western setting with several virtual reality
games," said Four Point president Ron Ziskin.  "It will include elaborate
electronics and almost a virtual reality shootout event."
	It will also have traditional rodeo events, such as roping and 
riding contests, but with new twists.  One event will involve contestants
being "roped" by cowboys and cowgirls.