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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1973

Page

12

Mets Win Sixth Straight and Lead NL Pace

New York Mets manager Yogi Berra saw his club stretch its win streak to six with a 5-2 victory over St Louis, keeping a slim lead over Pittsburgh in the NL pennant chase. Wayne Garrett hit a two run triple to break a tie in the sixth, as Pittsburgh swept Montreal in a doubleheader, with Stargell and Zisk contributing key hits and homers.

New York Yori Berra New York Mets Mets Berra St. Louis Pittsburgh Treal Chicago Montreal Yogi Wayne Garrett Ron Coasi Richie Zisk Dock Ellis Bruce Kison Bill Stoneman Ellis Expos Ls Board Padres Giants Abe Abrabi Dandersass Arnoldan Maavillis Dando Kirchen Sadoke Gong Jsanp Joog Bavoh Yard Calaweity Bragteyp Lines Ct Tiga Humal Ye Joop Corkins Doo Mott Epliss San Francisco Pittspurgh E -Bradley San Diego San Montreal Francisco McCovey SB Stargell Zish Hr—Singleton Star- Dathomas Matthews Locklear DwRoberts Bonus Fugates Maddox Jarganten Kison Hernande Kirby Stoneman L.A Boa Caldwell Z Corkins C.taylor Ross Bradley Fe Mernand Stone Mottith Uwoman Kisan McMahon Carri ‘ Ners Wilioweh Careithers Moti Corkins Arid ST Louis Lettie Arty Sizemore Allan Dig Aiey Goto Auees Slavort McGrawDoo Damor McGear SCOT Jose —Lycal Louis Sb-Linte Te— Eig G. Lob W.garrett Torres Gogo Philadelphia Dietre Boad Durrer Atlanta Hous Lockerpanon Tepedina Cedena Dietz Hoatonp Toredina Paulo Anna M.perer L.may Tyarrisen Chicas Bria Einhia Robinson Pitacea Pitiadely Chica Cago Philadeliia Wiaries Coogrove Ehinson Keusingar Ir Fy Liveinsk Jay Sants HR -Furzone Upshaw Grabarkwh Durris Baaunnekee Hale Ty Harrison Reusenel Ceneno Wilson Tutz Borris Locker Asrett Sack Aiortand

Oakland A's celebrate third straight division title privately

Oakland clinches its third consecutive American League Western Division championship as owner Charles C. Finley watches from a wheelchair outside the dressing room. Manager Dick Williams praises the team despite a lack of toast, noting key acquisitions and the coming playoff push against Baltimore. Vida Blue earns his 20th win, while other AL games wrap up Sunday action.

Chicago UPI Oakland A Charles C. Finley Oakland Finley Dick Williams A's Baltimore Orioles Vida Blue Chicago White Sox Williams Bill North Ray Fosse Vic Davalillo Jesus Alou Deron Johnson Philadelphia Phillies White Sox Chuck Tanner Johnson Tanner Sal Bdndo Reggie Jackson A’s

California International Cup water ski results at Berkeley

At Berkeley the California International Cup water ski championships reported results across events. Men’s jumping saw Mike Groser and Bruce Cockburn top the field, with Cockburn posting the overall lead. Women’s jumping led by Liz Allan Shetter and Kay Thurlow, while tricks highlighted Lisa St John and Thurlow.

Berkeley Mike Groser Brentwood Calif Bruce Cockburn Merewether Australia Ricky McCormick Indepengence Georgy Athans Montreal Nike Snyderhood Petaluma Cahir George Athans Ricky Maccarmnick Liz Allan Shetter Lakeland Fla Kay Thurlow Australial Lisa St. John Fall River Mills Liz Aliant Shetter Lisa Bi Jatin Ray Thurlayys

Connors nets late win in Pacific Southwest final

Jimmy Connors of Belleville Illinois outlasted Tom Okker of The Netherlands 7 5 7 6 in a 90 minute final to claim the singles championship. Connors seed six earned $11000 and joined Rosewall Ashe as one of the youngest winners in the event history. Kathryn May defeated Lea Antonoplis to win the women's singles title. In doubles Jan Kedes and Vladimir Zednik defeated Connors and Nastase 6 2 6 4.

Jimmy Connors Belleville Ill Tom Okker Netherlands Connors Ken Rosewall Australia Arthur Ashe UCLA Pancho Gonzales Stan Smith Kathryn May Los Angeles Lea Antonoplis Glendora Calif Jan Kedes Vladimir Zednik Czechoslovakia Nastase

Wynn's Spit-Fire Promises Safe Engine Stop

A car owner reports the engine ran after ignition off, then credits Wynn's Spit-Fire with solving the problem. The ad urges adding the product to gas and notes availability at Thrifty Drug and Discount Stores.

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