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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1973
Page
11
The Austin Blues, 0-2 in non league play, seek to lift to over .500 by hosting Glenville in a South Border League matchup Tuesday at 8 pm in Eau Claire Wisconsin. After falling 11-1 and 18-8 to Eau Claire the Blues sit 1-0 in the league and two time defending champions.
Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes in 2 24, beating Gallant Man’s record by nearly three seconds. Jockey Ron Turcotte notes its impact, while Sham finishes last and My Gallant places third. Meadow Stable nears $1 million in earnings as Secretariat nears stud duties at Claiborne Farm after a record $6.08 million breeding syndication.
Tom Seaver left a game against Montreal trailing 1-0 after nine innings. He had managed a stingy 0.82 ERA over his first 33 innings, but received little run support from teammates.
Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman vents frustration over inadequate run support. He says he has only three runs to work with in the last four games as he weighs legal action against New York Mets management.
Jim Berthiaume captured the Ramsey Mens Club golf championship with a four over par 75 despite strong winds and heat. Dick Wend Dick Corkill and Buck Heegard tied for second with 76, while Herb McAlister topped the first flight at 75 and Paulson drilled a 160 yard hole in one on No. 3.
In St. Paul Minnesota Blue Earth and Winona meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the opening round of the 1973 state high school baseball tournament. Winona stands 15-6 and Blue Earth 11-9.
National League leaders include Maddox batting .352 and Bonds with 61 runs. Other NL leaders: Bonds 83 hits and Stargell 17 home runs. Stolen bases led by Morgan with 27. Pitching leaders include Billingham and Bryant with high win totals and Seaver 95 strikeouts. American League leaders feature Blomberg batting .405 and Mayberry driving in 56 runs. Holtzman and Lee top in ERA and appearances, while N Ron Ryan leads in strikeouts with 130.
In Le Mans France the Matra Simca sports car team proved it can contend with Ferraris in the 24 hour classic. After tire failures and other problems the Matras endured a fierce race, sealing their 22% hour challenge and confirming their 1972 victory was earned in full.
On Friday April 13 rookie Larry Christenson made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies earning a 7 to 1 win over the New York Mets. The 19 year old was a No 1 draft pick in June 197. He signed after Marysville High School.
Rafe Botts, 36, veteran of the U.S. tour, fired a one over par 71 to capture the Ontario Open championship. He finished the three round event at 211, securing the $16,000 prize.
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