Sep 23, 1972 — New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies (5-3). Sep 23, 1972, Attendance: 14,465, Time of Game: 2:15.
Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter, winning his 14th game of the season as the New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3 at Shea Stadium in New York. Jim Nash suffered his eighth loss of the season against just one win. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ FM 102.3 Radio.
Commercials include Bing Crosby, National Chairman, for the Arthritic Foundation, Lee Trevino for the Marine Corps, Shirley Jones for Medical Alert, and Earl 'The Pearl, Monroe for "Life is Worth Seeing."
NOTE:
Ralph Kiner announces that for the first time radio station WHN will be broadcasting all of the New York Mets baseball games during the 1973 season. Also, noted this game has seen the Mets go over the 2 million in attendance for home games in 1972.
NOTE:
Distinguished in the sound track is a mild broadcast hum signal from WKAJ FM throughout the game, not heard when going to commercial.
