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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1973
Page
7
Jerry Koosman allowed four runs on five hits but received no run support as the Mets were blanked 4-0 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He noted the team has produced little offense, mirroring struggles faced by Tom Seaver earlier this season.
Montreal AP report outlines the NHL annual meeting focusing on renewing the agreement with the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association the draft rules and the status of players classified as exceptional. The piece also notes the WHA challenge with Mark and Marty Howe and mentions reverse draft plans.
Rich Dowswell, defending national javelin champion from Ohio University, failed to repeat his title at the NCAA championships on Saturday. The junior still earned All-American honors by placing fourth with a 254-10 throw. Sam Colson of Kansas won with 279-9, Bruce Kennedy of California was second at 266-5, and Ken Hall of Norfolk placed third with 259-4.
Bernie Bernard, OSU athletic business manager for 31 years, reflects on the Buckeyes’ growth from 1942 to present. He recalls stadium attendance, assets rising from 2.65 million to 13.1 million, and expenses from 528 500 to about 4 million as he plans to retire June 30. He notes revenue management and avoids ticket price pressure, staying in Columbus with his wife Mary.
The Matra-Simca team prevailed at the 24 hours of Le Mans in France aided by Henri Pescarolo and Gerald Larrousse. Ferrari finished second boosting its World Sports Car Championship lead to 110 points. In Columbus, Ohio, the East defeated the West 9-4 to sweep the Jaycee All-Ohio baseball series as Jerry Murnahan earned six relief innings for the East.
Results from Saturdays Sundays and Mondays include Cincinnati 8 Chicago 4 New York 4 Los Angeles 2 Atlanta 8 St Louis 2 Philadelphia 4 San Diego 1 Montreal 9 San Francisco 6 Pittsburgh 4 Houston 1 Sunday St Louis 4 2 Atlanta 3 5 Philadelphia 11 San Diego 0 Los Angeles 4 New York 0 Montreal 7 San Francisco 6 Chicago 9 Cincinnati 7 Houston 7 Pittsburgh 1 Monday Milwaukee at Minnesota N Tuesday schedule lists Texas Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Minnesota New York Oakland Boston California Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh Atlanta St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco New York with various pitchers noted.
Tom Weiskopf shot a one under par 71 to win the Philadelphia Golf Classic by four strokes. He finished at 274, marking his third victory in his last four starts.
In New York AP reporting, Secretariat captures the Belmont Stakes in record time to complete the Triple Crown, matching legends like Man o’ War and Secretariat’s trainer Lucien Laurin and jockey Ron Turcotte share tense pride. Mrs. John Tweedy calls him a ham and marvels at his energy while skeptics recall past doubts after a Wood Memorial defeat.
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