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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Boardroom on X: "On this day in 1973: Over 90 million people tune in to watch Billie Jean King beat former No. 1, Bobby Riggs, in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis
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Review: Advantage, Bobby, but Game, Set, Match, Billie Jean in 'Battle of the Sexes' - The New York Times
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