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Billy Jean Is Not The Only One ...

Left to Right: Shirley Ja ckson, Gaynell Ymmg, Rmo 2; Coach Bailey, Tealie May Johnson, Ezer~ t Piene, Atidrey Jeff ero, Ja ckie Ja ckson,
Elsie Ja mes, Shawn Thomas, Deborah Gibbens, Sharon Coates, and Vanessa Bowe 11. Not PictU?·ed: Gloria Wright.

When Billy Jean King defeated
Bobby Riggs, women all over the
world turned their heads to take a
good look at the "man's world of
sports." Mass media has presented a
challenge for more active participa-
tion in sports.

This year at Columbia High School,
twelve girls have shown an interest
in forming a basketball team. Under
the direction of Ms. Bailey, a new
Physical Ed. teacher, . the team has
experienced training and practiced
together after school. The girls spend
several hours after school all week
preparing joT the upcoming games.

Girls' basketball is offered with only .
one requirement; all girls must have
Hustli ng to retrieve the ball is Sharon Coates.
at least one credit in P.E. Players are
not chosen b~it vol~mteer.

148 Girl's Basketball