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during 1952. She remained with them until 1955. During this time period, Lesser won the 1953
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Harbottle Invitational was created in 2014 by Tacoma Country.
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Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame in 1985 and the
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during the early 1940s when she began playing golf. She experienced the
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Alliss, Peter (1983). "Lesser, Patricia Ann (later
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Cahill, Ed (July 3, 1954). "Babe Still Leads Way in Salem Open".
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370:"Where Are They Now: Pat Harbottle, who defeated Mickey Wright"
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Williams, Bea (May 24, 1960). "Pat Harbottle Leads Sweeps".
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Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages
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with her sibling during 1941. That year, the Lessers left
314:"Patricia Lesser's tennis success started in New Bedford"
671:. International News Service. June 28, 1956. p. 13.
667:"3 Americans Into British Amateur Semi-Final Round".
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467:"33-Day Countdown to New Division I Era - Story #22"
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525:. Tacoma, Washington. October 30, 1956. p. 27.
521:"Patricia Lesser Announced Plans To Wed Tacoman".
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450:"Teen-aged Girl is No. 1 Golfer for Seattle U.".
435:"Teen-Age Seattle Lass Breaks 80 On Golf Links".
247:. Harbottle returned to golf the following year.
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424:. Lynn, Massachusetts. p. Six para. Tee To Cup.
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239:Lesser continued her golf career in 1957 as a
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875:Strite, Dick (April 7, 1957). "Highclimber".
751:. Associated Press. June 20, 1953. p. 18
176:in 1956 and championship game at that year's
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542:. Washington State Women's Golf Association
227:with the United States. They also lost the
908:"Riley, Romack Named On Curtis Cup Team".
854:"Museum Moment: The 1956 Curtis Cup Match"
831:"Looking Back...1954 Curtis Cup At Merion"
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491:"Pat Lesser Takes College Tee Title".
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203:. Following a top four finish at the
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942:. Tacoma, Washington. p. C-6.
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320:. New Bedford, Massachusetts
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