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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1973
Page
9
John Newcombe of Australia defeated Jan Kodes 6-4 1-6 4-6 6-2 6-3 to claim the U S Open crown at Forest Hills. The victory gives Newcombe his first open era title and $25,000 in prize money after facing a deep field and the Wimbledon winner in the final.
The veteran infielder’s 2000 singles milestone is noted as Newcombe faces Kodes at West Side Stadium. Newcombe held three match points in the ninth game of the final set before Kodes, rallying, turned the match and stunned the crowd with a dramatic finish.
North Ridgeville Pee Wee teams opened at Palmer Field with the Vikings defeating the 49ers 30 to 6 as Bruce Lightner led scorers with 16 points. Colts beat Packers 22 to 6 while Bears overcame Steelers 8 to 0. Falcons edged Redskins 12 to 8 and Jets won 20 to 12 over Browns.
Joe DiMaggio refuses to accept beyond reach records saying Ruth’s mark can be broken too. He spoke from the New York Yankees clubhouse while preparing for Old-Timers’ Day as he held a pair of spikes and reflected on legacy and possibility.
Methodist No. 2 rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat St. Paul 8-7 and capture the 1973 Community Church Softball Tournament. Dan Fly and Jim Mewberry led a 16 hit Methodist attack as Ron Fly earned the win and Laddie Pinta took the loss in relief. Mike Miller paced St. Paul with two homers, while Bob Struck and Roger Krugman also homered for St. Paul.
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