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Neil Harman's New York Diary: Day 6 {On this day in history}

Started by LostInTime, September 02, 2007, 04:26:14 PM

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September 02, 2007, 04:26:14 PM
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On this day in US Open history, exactly three decades ago Renee Richards, the 43-year-old transsexual, who fought for more than a year for the right to play in the women's singles of a major championship, was beaten 6-1, 6-4 in the first round by Wimbledon champion, Virginia Wade.
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