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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1973
Page
7
Minnesota pitcher Joe Decker fanned 15 and defeated the Chicago White Sox 4–0. The performance set a new American League high for strikeouts this season, as the day’s other results included Yankees over Indians 10–2 and Orioles 6–0 over Brewers.
Philadelphia outfielder Unser had five hits including two homers in the doubleheader split with St. Louis. His first game three run blast powered a 10-3 win and his ninth inning homer tied the second game before the Cards won in 11 innings.
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 43 wins and 30 losses, followed by Montreal 33-33, St. Louis 34-36, Philadelphia 33-37, Pittsburgh 31-37, New York 30-36. West leads Los Angeles 48-26, Houston 42-33, San Francisco 42-33, Cincinnati 38-34, Atlanta 31-42, San Diego 23-51. Tuesday results include Chicago 5 over New York 1 and Montreal 10 over Pittsburgh 3. Wednesday games list multiple matchups with notes on pitchers and doubleheaders. several scheduled games mentioned for Thursday.
In Columbia, AP reports Clemson University and South Carolina have ended their intrastate baseball series. Clemson coach Bill Wilhelm cites focus on his ACC program while noting a past rivalry clash with South Carolina coach Bobby Richardson amid low attendance at a neutral site.
The Associated Press notes winners from several tracks including High Sir taking the Warm Inst er Purse at Liberty Bell for $10.60, Greek Ellen winning $6,000 Rosie O Grady Purse at Arlington Park, Dash clinching a $3,400 Rockingham feature, King's Bishop surging to win the $20,000 Francis S Purse at Aqueduct, and Royal Erin prevailing by a length in the Dover Purse at Delaware Park.
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