Sep 20, 1972 — New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates (4-1). Sep 20, 1972, Attendance: 15147, Time of Game: 2:15.
Tom Seaver strikes out fifteen Pirate hitters and scatters five hits as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Shea Stadium, denying the Pirates the Eastern Division title in the National League. Luke Walker is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include Bing Crosby, chairman for the National Arthritic Foundation.
NOTE:
At approximately 20 minutes into the broadcast, station announcer interrupts this live presentation and states that there is an issue with an audio line that needs to be corrected. Till now audio from Shea Stadium had issues (hum), but when cutting to commercials the sound was excellent. Again, the announcer interrupts programming at 22:30 and states that reception issues are being worked on. The station cuts away to music returning to Shea and the game. At approximately 22:30 in the broadcasts tape audio improves (last half of the first inning). The line issue is finally more improved at 44:45 into the ball game during the top of the third inning.
