Texas Opens as Heavy Favorite in Orange Bowl Matchup
MIAMI AP Texas enters the Orange Bowl as a heavy favorite after 29 returning lettermen from a 10-1 1972 squad. Roosevelt Leaks anchors a strong backfield while eight defensive starters seek to repeat a sharp 121 point allowed season. Miami aims to rebound from back-to-back losing campaigns.
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King defies Riggs in bold Battle of the Sexes win
Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets at the Astrodome in a high profile Battle of the Sexes match. The victory sparked celebration among supporters of women's rights and drew a mix of applause and disbelief from observers. Riggs hinted at a rematch while King described the moment as one of her finest hours.
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Razorbacks May Face Oklahoma State With Key Injuries
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says defensive lineman Lloyd Goff and linebacker Dennis Winston likely out with leg injuries for the Little Rock game against Oklahoma State. Fullback Wayne Miles is out indefinitely with a slipped disc. Captain selections include Chu Sirs, Jack Ettinger, Steve Hedgereth, and Denny Rhodes as the Razorbacks prepare for the matchup.
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Billie Jean King Defeats Bobby Riggs in Televised Showdown
Billie Jean King overwhelmed Bobby Riggs 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the high profile battle of the sexes at the Astrodome before 30,472 fans and TV viewers. King won about 200,000 dollars with rights expected to push the total near 200k, while Riggs vowed odd stunts if he lost.
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Smith leads first round in BC Open golf at En-Joie
Bob E. Smith shot a six under par 65 to take the early lead in the $100,000 BC Open at En-Joie. He joked about suicide to cut wrists if faithful, but credited a comeback in six weeks with stabilizing his game after a poor year. His 28,462 year earnings include about 20,000 in the last six weeks.
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