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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1973

Page

12

King Triumphs In Battle Of Sexes Victory

The Battle of the Sexes ended with Billie Jean King defeating Bobby Riggs in straight sets at the Astro Dome. Reactions split as fans applaud the win while critics doubted its broader impact, with King earning endorsements and Riggs signaling a possible rematch.

Associated Press Riggs Cathy Knudson Carlos Fernandez Miami Astrodome Bobby Riggs Billie Jean King Brian King Ruth Curth Long Island Stuart Marshall Manhattan Sutton Place Marshall Margaret Court Mrs. King Messenger Dan Dry

Bowling high scores and league results listed

High scores show Leon Henson 224 590 and Darrell Smith 208 520. Other figures include Phylis Lehrback 208 568, Louise Gillette 182 533, Judy Woolery 188 504, Nettie Howard 188 495, Doris Mace 183 461. Venues mentioned include OU Inn, Ohio University Inn, College Inn, and The Lantern.

Leon Henson Darrell Smith Nelsonville K of C OU Inn Appalachian Tire the Lantern College Lon House of Magic Fingers Athens Automotive Ohio State Phylis Lehrback Louise Gillette Judy Woolery Nettie Howard Doris Mace Ohio University Inn College Inn

Public auction features farm goods and antiques near Athens

A Sunday sale at Gobblers Knob 16 miles east of Athens on Rt. 50E includes farm equipment and a wide array of antiques and furniture. Terms cash. Auctions by Richard Schloss with Bill Jones contact numbers 962 4333 and 557 3411.

Bradford Auction Co Bradford Racine Ohio Bill Janes Athens Canaanville Guysville Coolville Co. Rd Gobblers Knob Boston Elec Kenmore Richard Schloss Bill Jones

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