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On This Date in Sports July 7, 1975: The Tragedy of Ruffian

Looking to jump on the popularity of the “Battle of the Sexes” in tennis between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King, horse racing promoters arrange a special match race between Kentucky Derby Champion Foolish Pleasure and Ruffian, a filly who is seemingly unbeatable. The race was a winner take all pri

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On This Date in Sports July 7, 1975: The Tragedy of Ruffian

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