Riggs Tops Margaret Court In Battle Of Sexes Match
Bobby Riggs, 55, defeated Margaret Court 6 2 6 1 in Ramona California pocketing 10000 dollars plus 7500 from TV. He claimed Court was out of her depth while Court said she started poorly and never found rhythm. The sensational match drew 3500 fans and sparked debate on women’s tennis.
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Brewers Leading AS East
Milwaukee moves to first in the American League East after a 6-5 10 inning win over Detroit on Dave May's second homer. New York and Baltimore split doubleheader. Boston, California, Minnesota and Texas also won. May provided the decisive blow in Detroit, while Yanks and Orioles rallied in nightcap.
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Hammer Hitting Duo Lifts Cubs in Split Doubleheader
Hank Aaron slugged two home runs as the Atlanta Braves split a doubleheader with San Diego, adding to his chase of Babe Ruth’s career mark. In the nightcap he hit No. 10, lifting May batting average to .405 and season to .237. Other NL results included New York over Pittsburgh, Chicago sweeping Philadelphia, and Cincinnati’s 2-0 win over Houston.
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Bobby Allison tops rookie list at Indianapolis 500
Bobby Allison and wife Judy witnessed Art Pollard’s killing but pressed on to qualify for the 500. Judy watched from Penske suite as Allison posted a 192.308 mph four lap average to secure the 12th starting spot in the $1 million race. The Hueytown, Alabama driver, with limited Indy experience, becomes the fastest rookie qualifier in the event’s 57 year history.
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Stan Smith Wins World Championship Final Over Ashe
Stan Smith defeats Arthur Ashe in the World Championship of Tennis final at Moody Coliseum 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 to claim the $50,000 prize while Ashe earns $20,000 in front of 8,500 fans amid late controversy in Dallas.
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Weiskopf Wins Colonial With Last-Hole Gift
Weiskopf captures the Colonial National Invitation title in Fort Worth, edging Bruce Crampton on the 72nd hole. He calls the win a strange kind of gift though he admits happiness at the $150 000 prize. Jack Nicklaus comments the outcome as quoted in the report.
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Athens Claims 3A State Track Title
Athens High School Golden Eagles claimed the Class 3A state track crown with 48 points, edging Sylacauga 45. Both boys and girls teams finished first, led by Anthony Townsend's two wins in triple jump and high jump, Phillip Jennings in shot put, and Harold Strain in pole vault.
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