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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1973

Page

4

Catfish Hunter Sends A's To World Series Opener

Oakland ace Jim Hunter tossed a five hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 0 in the fifth game of the AL playoffs. He limited Baltimore to one extra-base hit, struck out one, and gave Oakland a shot at repeating as world champions as they head to face the Mets in the World Series.

Eric Prewitt Associated Press Oakland Jim Catfish” Hunter A's Baltimore Orioles New York Mets Charlie Finley Cincinnati Reds Finley Hunter Orioles New York Yankees Baltimore Wilhtuns Mets Co Oak Als Disaatce Harland Abr Teh Aly FBI Runbry Randy Qagig Rickson O'Tenace Davalillad Jalaudl Peo Ding Jangerss Crowley Fiakerss Potal von Haa Bumbry Debarren Coggins Campaneris al Davalilla Robinson Alexander Cence Detroit Tigers Andy Eichebarren Oakland Coliseum Doyle Alexander A’s Karl Wednesday Weaver Dim Palmer Joe Rudi Palmer Ray Fosse

High Road Low Road Lead To Series For A's Mets

Oakland and New York reach the 1973 World Series opener after strong finishes. Reggie Jackson powers the A's as Seaver Koosman and Mat lack lead the Mets for a dramatic pennant run. Key injuries healed, Mets win NL. A's top AL West for sixth straight season.

A’s Mets Ah Fred Rothenberg Sted Press Oakland New York Orioles Cincinnati Reds Kansas City Reggie Jackson Baltimore Orioles

Nelson Weaver In Mat Feature At Armory

Friday night at the Danville Armory Johnny Weaver and Art Nelson meet the Royal Kangaroos in a key mat feature as Weaver and Nelson seek revenge after the Kangaroos captured the taped fist championship. Newcomer Bruce Swayze and Bruiser Bill White face young Scott Casey and Johnny Ringo in the second tag bout. Pedro Columba vs Tiny Ramona and Terry Sawyer vs Joe Furr headline the $215 opener.

Nelson Weaver Armory Danville Armory Johnny Weaver Art Nelson Royal Kangaroos Kangroos Bruce Swayze Bruiser Bill White Scott Casey Johnny Ringo Casey Ringo Pedro Columba Tiny Ramona Terry Sawyer Joe Furr

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