A Mighty Girl - Tennis legend Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in three straight sets to win the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match on this day in 1973. Once
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Billie Jean King wins in straight sets against Bobby Riggs in 1973's 'Battle of the Sexes' – New York Daily News
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From the archive, 22 September 1973: Joke over for Riggs after Billie Jean triumph | Tennis | The Guardian
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Wellesley Women Remember a Tennis Match that Symbolized the Ongoing Battle of the Sexes | Spotlight | Wellesley College
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