King Beats Riggs In Television Tennis Showdown
Houston AP reports Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs 6 4 6 3 6 3 before 30,472 at the Astrodome in a televised battle of the sexes. King earns about 200000 dollars with expected rights boosts. Riggs vowed to jump from a bridge if he lost.
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Dunning Wins First Game After Billings Big Blow
Rangers right hander Steve Dunning finally notches a win as Texas beat the California Angels 8-3 in the nightcap of a doubleheader, aided by Rich Billings three run homer in the fifth. The Angels had taken the opener 6-4 in 11 innings. Dunning had been 0-8 with a 6.22 ERA prior to the victory.
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Houston and South Carolina Clash in Astrodome
Houston ranked 16th meets South Carolina in the Astrodome in an intersec tional football game that could be high scoring. Houston beat Rice 24 6 while South Carolina upset Georgia Tech 41 28. Coach Bill Yeoman warns concentration is essential as South Carolina’s quick quarterback and two threat weapons loom.
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LSU Leads All-College Golf Tourney With First-Round Edge
Louisiana State posted a 275 after 18 holes to lead the Oklahoma City University All-College Golf Tournament. Three LSU players tied for second individually at 67, behind Arizona State’s Lee Mikles at 66. Oklahoma State, North Texas State, and Oklahoma followed in the top team spots as the event began.
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