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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1973

Page

6

Strahler Finds A Home With Tigers In Debut Start

Mike Strahler earned a clutch win in his first American League start as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1. The 26 year old right hander, called up from Toledo, mixed a sharp curve and fastball to limit Boston to seven hits and one run over eight innings before John Hiller closed it out. Manager Billy Martin credited the move to evaluate Strahler via waivers and noted the pitcher faced a key test with Reggie Smith looming in the ninth.

Boston Mike Strahler Detroit Tigers Strahler Tigers Boston Reds Toledo Billy Martin Martin Mike Don Drysdale Red Sox Los Angeles ‘Dodgers Frank Robinson California Angels Angels John Hiller Reggie Smith Hiller Smith

Unser Starts For Phillies After Washington Trade Rumor

Del Unser won a starting job with Philadelphia after media speculation in Washington. He homered twice and had five hits in a two-night doubleheader sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, lifting the Phillies 10-3 in the first game and tying the second game with a ninth inning homer before the Cards won in 11 innings.

Associated Press Washington del Unser Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinnals Unser Phils Cleveland

Kasko Forced Into Juggling Act As Red Sox Lose

Boston manager Eddie Kasko scrambles lineup after injuries to Carl Yastrzemski and Mario Guerrero. Yaz left with an ankle injury and Guerrero hurt on a pitch, as Detroit beat Boston 4-1 at Fenway. Tiant charged with the loss, dropping Boston to 34-34. The Sox prepare for a pitching rematch with Cleveland Indians as Ray Culp returns.

Boston Eddie Kasko Boston Red Ox Kasko Carl Yastrzemski Mario Guerrero Detroit Tigers Fenway Park Yastrzemski Guerrero Yaz

David Clyde Debut Tonight For Rangers In Arlington

Arlington welcomes 18 year old David Clyde making his major league pitching debut for the Texas Rangers. Clyde, famed for nine no hitters in high school, faces the Minnesota Twins as over 32 000 fans pack the stadium. Manager Whitey Herzog cautions limited innings while Clyde vows to pitch like he did in high school and conserve his energy.

Arlington Tex David Clyde Texas Rangers Minnesota Ranger Rangers Clyde Whitey Herzog No. 3

NFL players may have new target for drug testing

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle said the league has put off urine testing plans but the proposal remains under consideration for the 1973 season. He noted a medical consultant will be hired, three unnamed candidates are considered, and several medical groups are being consulted. The NFLPA endorsed due process demanding privacy, and players threatened legal action over potential urine tests amid drug abuse concerns.

NEW York National Football League Pete Rozelle NFL NFLPA New York Times

Rochambeau Ice Team Triumphs in Summer Opener

Rochambeau hockey club beat Portland 4 1 in the summer league opener. Jim Gunn scored four goals across the game while Jim Provencher added two and Jim Gunn opened the scoring at 6 27. Provencher and Gunn led a second period burst as Rochambeau pulled away with three more goals.

Portland Rochambeau Hockey Club Jim Gunn Biddeford Jim Provencher Mike Boissonneault John Hennedy Gunn Rochambeau

Half Breeds Dominate Snakes In Mutual Opener

Charlie Panteleakos and Bill Harriman controlled the boards while Paul Twomey hit key shots as the Half Breeds defeated the Snakes 48 to 33. Dennis Kances led all scorers with 15 points.

Charlie Panteleakos Bill Harriman Paul Twomey Dennis Kances

Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues

National League East and West standings with team records percentages and games back. Tuesday results include Chicago over New York and Montreal over Pittsburgh, Philadelphia over St Louis, and Cincinnati over Houston. American League results list New York and Baltimore wins amid midweek schedules with multiple postponements and upcoming matchups.

Unser Philadelphia Phillie Phils Danny Ozark Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta San Francisco Chicago New York Cincinnati Houston Montreal Pittsburgh Giants Ron Scheuler Darrell Evans John Oates Braves Dodgers Don Sutton Padres Mets Yankees Burt Hooton Jose Cardenal Cubs Joe Morgan Ross Grimsley Clay Carroll Astros Cleveland Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Boston Oakland Texas California Kansas City Minnesota Associated Press W. IL. Pet. G.B. Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Moore Torrez Jenkins Gura Lersch Brett Wallace Stone Parker Harrison Francisco Bryant Ellis Norman Reuss W. L. Pet. G.B West Slaton Parsons Fryman Coleman Lolich Peterson McNally Tidrow Culp Pattin

AL Turnstiles Clicking At Merriest Pace

The American League reports record summer attendance across its parks with more than 384 dates through June 24 showing an over half million rise versus 1972 and nearly 250 thousand above 1969. Eight teams exceed 1972 totals led by Kansas City and Milwaukee with large gains. Boston trails 1969 by 274,745 while Chicago outpaces 1972 by 331,071.

Boston Kansas City Milwaukee California New York Cleveland Chicago Minnesota

Trevino Returns to Action in Western Open Golf

Lee Trevino comes back this week for the $175,000 Western Open at Midlothian. The field features Bruce Crampton Arnold Palmer Billy Casper and Julius Boros among 147 players as Nicklaus Weiskopf Miller and Wadkins withdraw or take time off. portions of the final rounds will be televised nationally by Hughes Sports Network.

Chicago Jack Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Lee Trevino Trevino Florida Firestone Country Club Midlothian Nicklaus Weiskopf Johnny Miller Lanny Wadkins Wadkins North Carolina Gene Borek David Graham Bruce Crampton Australia Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Jimmy Jamieson Doug Sanders Master King Tommy Aaron Julius Boros Hughes Sports Network

Pacific Conference Games Open Tonight in Toronto

The Pacific Conference Games begin at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium with stars like Washington and John Craft set to compete in sprints and field events. Notables include Marshall Dill, Ivory Crockett, Ed Hammonds, and Rick Wohlhuter, as nations from the United States Canada Australia Japan and New Zealand enter.

Toronto Herb U.S John Craft Washington Mac Wilkens Oregon Etobicoke Centennial Stadium Michigan State California International Valery Borzov Russia Australia United States Rick Wohlhuter University of Chicago Track Club Chuck LaBenz Cary Feldman Bakersfield Calif

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