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Womens professional basketball, NYC - MSG NY Stars, SF Pioneers.

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1979 August 26.
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  1. African Americans
  2. Basketball
  3. Firsts
  4. New York
  5. New York (State)
  6. People
  7. Photographic Prints
  8. Sports
  9. Women
  10. Women's Professional Basketball League

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