| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Houston Aeros 3 at Los Angeles Sharks 1 |
| Los Angeles Sports Arena |
| March 7, 1973 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: G. Harris, Hou 9:47; K. Mortson, Hou 13:30. |
| Second Period - 1. Houston, G. Labossiere (P. Popiel, B. Smith) 0:35. 2. Los Angeles, P. Slater (J. Szura) 8:33. |
| Penalties: K. Mortson, Hou 3:32; S. Sutherland, LA 3:32; P. Popiel, Hou 6:22. |
| Third Period - 3. Houston, F. Hughes (D. McCallum, L. Hale) 15:42. 4. Houston, F. Hughes (T. Taylor, D. McCallum) 18:27. |
| Penalties: T. Serviss, LA 8:57. |
| Shots: |
| Houston | 8 | 9 | 9 | - | 26 | | Los Angeles | 12 | 14 | 12 | - | 38 |
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| Goaltending: W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 38 shots, 37 saves W). R. Gillow, LA (60:00 L). |
| Attendance: 4,117. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Terry Slater. |
