Billie Jean King Steals Spotlight With Comeback Effort
The piece centers on Billie Jean King in San Antonio as she returns from knee surgery and challenges for tennis glory. It contrasts her grit with the sport’s establishment while highlighting her past activism and ongoing influence in women’s tennis.
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New York
Chris Evert
Martina Navratilova
Billie Jean King
Ms. King
Joe Frazier
Pete Rose
Dave Schultz
George Atkinson
Billie Jean
Garden
Texas
Renee Richards
Ladies Tennis Association
Gladys Heldman
Forest Hills
Marsh Edges Watson At Sea Pines Heritage Golf Clash
Graham Marsh wins the Sea Pines Heritage in Hilton Head, beating Tom Watson by one shot after Watson faltered in the final round. Marsh shot 69 to finish 273, Watson 274. Crenshaw tied for third with 276.
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Bob Green
Hilton Head Island
S.C
Graham Marsh
Tom Watson
Watson
Marsh
Sea Pines
Harbour Town Golf Links
Ben Crenshaw
Bruce Devlin
Britain
Europe
Austra
Lia
Far East
Crenshaw
Gene Littler
Ray Floyd
Floyd
George Cadle
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Nicklaus
Louie Defeats Richards in McFarlin Cup San Antonio Match
San Francisco player Marcie Louie shows form returning a serve against Renee Richards in McFarlin Cup action in San Antonio. Louie defeats Richards who was favored to meet Billie Jean King, the eventual tournament winner.
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Marcie Louie
San Francisco
Calif
Renee Richards
San Antonio
Louie
Richards
Billie Jean King
Mets Lead NL in Complete Games as 1977 Debut Nears
New York Met pitchers topped the National League with 53 complete games last season, ahead of 47 by San Diego and Los Angeles. The Mets open and close their 1977 home schedule against the St. Louis Cardinals, a NL team with a new manager.
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New York
San Diego
Los Angeles
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
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Will Grimsley
Heritage
Texas Rangers
Yankee
Billy Martin
Arlington, Tex
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B. Rangers
C. Royals
White
B.F. Goodrich
Begoodrich
Lifesaver
Sho
C.B
JEBCO
Zebco
Wien
Wikson
U.S Lawn Tennis Assn
Moo
Mirem
U. S
W.W. Mufflers
Louis J. Matta
School Board Trustee
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