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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1973

Page

14

Riggs Defeats Court in Exhibition Match Then Challenges Top Women

Bobby Riggs beat Margaret Court in a controversial exhibition, securing a $7,500 prize from CBS and prompting a new challenge to Billie Jean King. Court showed brilliance but faltered as Riggs dominated with varied pace and precision, while a 3,500-strong crowd watched from a remote San Vicente Valley site.

Page One Diego Columbia Broadcasting System Riggs Billie Jean King John Wayne Bobby San Vicente Valley Center Court Shelby Mont Muhammad Sonny Liston Ling Lewiston Jon Margaret

Weiskopf Captures Colonial Crown

Weiskopf wins the Colonial title amid a tight finish as Lee Elder and Cramp ton face late troubles. Weiskopf bogeys late but regroups to finish ahead, claiming a share of the total purse while Cramp ton falters on the 17th.

Ion Ate Weskopf Weiskopf Crampion Crampton Chalie Leks

Unclear Feats Describe A Bunker Encounter And Result

Fragmentary notes describe an event with a bunker and a won event time of 2.00 6 704, mentioning individuals such as Frank Beara and A Leh reer boule, but the meaning and specifics are not fully discernible.

Aie Coma O Leh Reer Boule Weaage Sion Frank Beara Amunes

Malaise Ethridge Capture Crown at Slaton tournament

John Ethridge fired a three under par 69 to win the Lorenzo Slaton Partners event. Johnny Jones and Joe Walker tied for second, each finishing one stroke back after Sunday's final round.

Slaton Ectary Daub Malais John Ethridge Lorenzo-Slaton Johnny Jones Joe Walker

Winchester Cigars Marketing Pitch Emphasizes All-Mmixer Appeal

The ad proclaims Winchester as a masculine yet mild and light smoke with a sensuous taste that appeals to both men and women. It markets "Winchesters" as not a cigarette or plain cigar but a whole another smoke aimed at a broader smokers liberty.

His & Hers Winchester

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