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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1973
Page
8
Hank Aaron, in his 20th season with the Braves, says baseball remains his life as he nears Babe Ruth’s career home run mark. He notes his .132 average with four homers this year and vows to continue until he can no longer play, accepting the sport’s growing toughness.
Nicklaus spoke in Columbus and Cincinnati about plans for the Open season. He intends to skip the Texas Open and travel to assess courses while aiming to build toward the British Opens and major events. He noted recent decent play and emphasized patience to peak at the Open after several tuneups.
Ruth League holds 13 year olds tryouts today and Wednesday from 4 30 to 8 pm at South Diamond with 14 and 15 year olds trial on May 3 and May 1 from 5 to 8 pm at South.
The Anderson College track meet with Ross-Hulman, set for today at 3 30 p m, has been postponed. Officials have not announced a rescheduled date.
The New York Rangers face elimination as they play the Chicago Hawks in game five of the best of seven series. The Rangers, trailing by three games to one, must rally to stay alive in the semifinal clash and force a decisive seventh game.
Associated Press reports that M. Red Schoendienst urges a tune up rather than overhaul for the St. Louis Cardinals as they return from a four day layoff. He emphasizes starting to win and notes optimism about improving offense and pitching after a rough stretch and a two game sweep by the Yankees.
MILWAUKEE AP Designated hitter Jim Ray Hart drove in two runs as the Hart Slugs defeated the Yankees. The article also notes horse racing results from Aqueduct and Pimlico, with Marian Painted Lady and Bender among highlighted winners, and includes details from a Houston Astros victory over the Padres. The piece mixes multiple sports items with scattered results.
In Los Angeles, Brian Taylor and Tim McCarver join Ferguson and Simmsett in a Dodgers lineup shuffle. Joe Torre engineers defensive moves as Silas and Ruthven contend, while Ferguson’s early batting struggles show progress. Across basketball, Brian Taylor earns ABA Rookie of the Year consideration as the Dodgers weather a rough start and focus on growth and defensive play.
July 4 1919 Toledo Ohio hosts a sensational boxing clash promoter Tex Rickard fronts a heavyweight title fight. Willard defends against Jack Dempsey who dominates the champion delivering a brutal first round and stopping Willard as the crowd doubts the outcome. Dempsey emerges as the new champion after Willard collapses under pressure.
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