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1973 Battle of the Sexes... Billie Jean King...



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September 21, 1973

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, September 21, 1973 

* Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs
* Battle of the Sexes (tennis)
* Man vs. Woman exhibition match
* Women's tennis milestone
* Houston Astrodome stadium


The front page has heading: "Old Man Riggs Takes Trouncing" with photo (see photos). The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Billie Jean 'King' After Riggs Rout" with lead-in: "Battle of the Sexes" with photo. More on page of the sport's section. First report coverage on "The Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
Complete with 46 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Category: The 20th Century