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The Battle of the Sexes, The Concession, and a Ball that Defied Physics - This DiSH for Sept. 20

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In 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets in a made for TV tennis match in the Houston Astrodome. In 1973, the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in 13 innings after getting extremely lucky on a ball that should have gone over the fence. In 1969, Jack Nicklaus conceded Tony Jacklin's two-foot putt in an all-square match on the final hole of the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup finished all square and the US held onto the cup. In 1934, Burleigh Grimes pitched the last legal spitball in the major leagues. Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Roastery - This DiSH

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