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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
14
Johnny Bench and Pete Rose homered off Tom Seaver to lead Cincinnati past New York 6-1. Seaver struck out 13 but took the loss as the Mets struggled to generate runs for a second straight game. Dave Concepcion added a double that helped Cincinnati break a 1-1 tie in the fourth, with Bench delivering the decisive blow in the sixth.
The Athletics beat the Padres as Gibson earned his first 1973 victory with Segui finishing six innings after a back strain. Brock and Cruz blasted key two- and three-run homers off Kirby to seal a 5-3 lead. Segui escaped a ninth with two outs and runners on. Oliver, Rooker, and Giusti propelled the Pirates past the Giants. Sutton shut down the Cubs as the Dodgers halted Chicago’s rally. Watson homered twice as the Astros extended their streak to five wins and 10 in 12. Jorgensen delivered run-scoring singles for the Expos in a late fifth. Cepeda thrived in Boston as the designated hitter. his sixth homer, a grand slam, fueled a 6-2 win over Texas. Kirkpatrick and Splittorff helped KC beat New York. Kusnyer and Alomar sparked a 12th-inning win for California over Detroit. Tenace hit a three-run homer in Oakland’s 10th to topple Milwaukee, while Cleveland’s Cardenas supplied a two-run 10th for a four-run frame and a win over Minnesota. Wilbur Wood logged his third straight shutout as Chicago beat Baltimore and extended his win streak.
Ohio University placed second to Kent State with 52 points, Akron 40 as the Golden Flashes won three events and tied another. Bruce Greene led Ohio with a 14.6 in the 120 high hurdles, Rick Dawswell won the javelin at 222-11, Omar Anderson tied for first in the 440 at 50.3, and Bill Haviland scored in three events. The Bobcats have one more conference meet before the MAC championships at Bowling Green May 17-18.
In Albuquerque the U S team defeated Russia 83 67 to lead the six game exhibition series two to one. Coach Bob Cousy praised the win while Vladimir Kondrashin minded the press refusal and tense actions. Rutty elbows and clashes led to near fights as Sven Nater and Ivan Dvornii contended over smaller players.
Oberlin College appoints Patrick Penn 37 as the new basketball coach after the faculty council vote. Penn previously led Columbus Ready High School for five years and will join Oberlin as professor of physical education with a three year contract.
Bill Markin sparked Ironton to the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League meet title at Rio Grande College Evans Field. He won the high jump on fewer misses, then the 120-yard high hurdles, contributing to eight outright firsts and a share of another. Markin scored 192 points, aiding Ironton to 82.5 vs Athens 52. Other winners included Logan, Jackson, and Meigs, with seven meet records set overall.
The San Diego Union reports a rematch between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton likely at Los Angeles on September 10 or 11. Promoter Lee Fruin has withdrawn from negotiations, possibly moving the venue to New York Las Vegas or Houston. A separate note mentions a dead heat in a race between Artie DeStephen and Mike Layne and a faulty mile relay exchange.
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