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On May 13, 1973, 55-year-old former champion Bobby Riggs defeated top-ranked women's player Margaret Court 6-2, 6-1 in a match known as the "Mother's Day Massacre". Riggs, a male chauvinist, easily dominated Court with strategic play, boosting his campaign against equal pay in tennis and leading to his famous "Battle of the Sexes" match against Billie Jean King.
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ILLINI HISTORY - On May 11, 1971, Illini track & field's Lee LaBadie became the first Illinois and Big Ten miler to break the four-minute mark running the distance in 3:58.8 at SIU.
SPARTAN HISTORY - On May 13, 1857, Michigan Agricultural College opened with dedication services held in the chapel of College Hall. A total of 63 students began classes the following day.
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