On This Date: April 16, 1973

April 16, 1973 — Barry Whipple’s big game helps Weatherly gain a 5-2 Hughie McGeehan League victory over Weatherly. Whipple pitches all seven innings, striking out six. He retires the Colts in order over the final two frames. Whipple collects three hits at the plate, including a triple and a two-run single, and also scores a pair of runs. Bill Hart contributes an RBI single to the winning cause, while Wagner finishes with two hits. For Marian, Bob Miller ends with two hits and an RBI.