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Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Ben Bidwell

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McCormack, Mark H Bidwell, Ben Ford Motor Company

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McCormack writes Ben Bidwell regarding a tennis idea they are referring to as "The Thunderbird Champion of Champions Event." He explains that this would be a filmed television championship that would aim to demonstrate the best tennis player in the world. Participants would be Chris Evert, Billy Jean King, Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Stan Smith, and Arthur Ashe. He explains the details of this event, including costs, format, programs, prize money, and dates of filming. McCormack expresses interest in discussing this matter in more detail.
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Keywords

  1. Economic Aspects
  2. Television Programs
  3. Tennis
  4. Tennis Players
  5. Tournaments

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