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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
9
Chicago scene erupts as the Mets clinch the NL East title in a tense race. Tug McGraw helps seal the win with four hits and a late division playoff push, prompting jubilant champagne celebrations in the dressing room.
The New York Mets clinched the National League East title with a 6 4 victory over the Chicago Cubs in a makeup game, led by Tom Seaver and Tug McGraw. Cleon Jones homered twice and Rusty Staub contributed key hits as New York surged from midseason slump to edge the Cubs and set up a NL playoff with Cincinnati.
St Louis Cardinals battled to finish strong after a grueling season. Ted Simmons led with a 310 average and 91 RBIs while Lou Brock swiped 70 bases. Rick Wise and Ted Sizemore stressed the near miss and ongoing effort to win next year.
Gene Mauch, notable baseball manager, spent his career spanning 1943 to 1968, appearing with fourteen different teams in organized baseball. His varied assignments reflected a broad presence in the sport during that era.
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced the end of their season with a third place finish after a 4 3 loss to the San Diego Padres, with Mets' pennant clinching leaving them short. Manager Danny Murtaugh and GM Joel Brown cited injuries and roster gaps, emphasizing the need to strengthen pitching and other positions while players like Dave Cash urged lessons from the year.
The Tigers placed second in a three team triangular meet at home. Wabash won with 22 points while host Panthers scored 40 to 60. Joe Ross of Wabash led in 13 48 with Brian Priehoff of Alex third. Updyke Allwood placed fifth and Steve Todd of Alex followed. The Tigers host Frankton next.
Pirates finish 80-82 under manager Danny Murtaugh after a 3-9 stretch, Roberto Clemente honored in a ceremony. Bruce Kison pitched, Nate Colbert and Clarence Gaston produced key runs as San Diego jumped ahead 1-0 and held on.
Madison Heights and Pendleton Heights battled in a tight volleyball match with Madison Heights scoring 16 15 while Pendleton Heights notched 6 1 and Melton clocked a 02 season moment as Melton reigns in a surprising finish.
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