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Billie Jean King led Philadelphia Freedoms to their 17th victory in 21 World Team Tennis matches last night, a narrow 27-26 win over Toronto Royals. B(...)
Billie Jean King led Philadelphia Freedoms to their 17th victory in 21 World Team Tennis matches last night, a narrow 27-26 win over Toronto Royals. B(...)

Billie Jean King led Philadelphia Freedoms to their 17th victory in 21 World Team Tennis matches last night, a narrow 27-26 win over Toronto Royals. B(...)

Date7/9/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Billie Jean King led Philadelphia Freedoms to their 17th victory in 21 World Team Tennis matches last night, a narrow 27-26 win over Toronto Royals. Because of Billie Jean, Freedoms are the top attraction in WTT, drawing record 5,482 spectators to the CNE Coliseum. She's the only female coach in pro sports.
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Province or state:Ontario
She got it! Windsor's Faye Urban makes an overhead smash in final prep before leaving tomorrow night for Berlin to compete in Federation Cup tennis matches, the female equivalent of the Davis Cup
She got it! Windsor's Faye Urban makes an overhead smash in final prep before leaving tomorrow night for Berlin to compete in Federation Cup tennis matches, the female equivalent of the Davis Cup
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Rocketing a serve is Gus Villanueva who won two early-round matches esterday in Ontario Closed championships at Credit Valley Tennis Club. The Manila-(...)
Rocketing a serve is Gus Villanueva who won two early-round matches esterday in Ontario Closed championships at Credit Valley Tennis Club. The Manila-(...)
7/4/1973
Mike Estep of Dallas, Tex., hones his forehand stroke during practice yesterday for tonight's debut with Toronto Royals in World Team Tennis League op(...)
Mike Estep of Dallas, Tex., hones his forehand stroke during practice yesterday for tonight's debut with Toronto Royals in World Team Tennis League op(...)
5/7/1974
Tennis star Billie Jean King has taken time off to write a book in which she goes through an examination of her motives and philosophies. BIllie Jean (...)
Tennis star Billie Jean King has taken time off to write a book in which she goes through an examination of her motives and philosophies. BIllie Jean (...)
7/9/1974
Cricket matches will have team players from all over the world
Cricket matches will have team players from all over the world
8/6/1985
Evonne Goolagong, a Wimbleton champion at 19, mother at 26, this week played her first matches since her daughter, Kelly Indala, was born in May. Here(...)
Evonne Goolagong, a Wimbleton champion at 19, mother at 26, this week played her first matches since her daughter, Kelly Indala, was born in May. Here(...)
8/16/1977
Guess who won? Sharon Barrett, left, and Carol Hogan of San Diego are all smiles after victory in Lengfield golf matches at Toronto Golf Club. Six-wom(...)
Guess who won? Sharon Barrett, left, and Carol Hogan of San Diego are all smiles after victory in Lengfield golf matches at Toronto Golf Club. Six-wom(...)
7/31/1978
Tom Kidney of Tam Heather Curling Club, one of the competitors in Canada Life bonspiel now taking place, looks apprehensive over a shot during one of the matches
Tom Kidney of Tam Heather Curling Club, one of the competitors in Canada Life bonspiel now taking place, looks apprehensive over a shot during one of the matches
1/16/1968
A hug for the leafs' hero. Overjoyed by Leafs' 2-1 victory last night over Los ANgeles Kings, team owner Harold Ballard hugs 27-year-old rookie goalte(...)
A hug for the leafs' hero. Overjoyed by Leafs' 2-1 victory last night over Los ANgeles Kings, team owner Harold Ballard hugs 27-year-old rookie goalte(...)
4/12/1975
Queen of the courts: Chris Evert of the United States, 19-year-old Wimbledon champion, demonstrates her forehand in win over Kazuko Sawamatsu in Canadian Open Tennis championships at Toronto Lawn Tennis Club
Queen of the courts: Chris Evert of the United States, 19-year-old Wimbledon champion, demonstrates her forehand in win over Kazuko Sawamatsu in Canadian Open Tennis championships at Toronto Lawn Tennis Club
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Familiar sight, Holland's Tom Okker has played more tennis at Coliseum than any other player, having been with Toronto's World Team Tennis club. Last (...)
Familiar sight, Holland's Tom Okker has played more tennis at Coliseum than any other player, having been with Toronto's World Team Tennis club. Last (...)
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Major fault: Fireplace Safety Matches from Korea can break when struck to light, tests showed
Major fault: Fireplace Safety Matches from Korea can break when struck to light, tests showed
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