| World Hockey Association Game Summary |
| Los Angeles Sharks 3 at Houston Aeros 2 |
| Sam Houston Coliseum |
| January 19, 1974 |
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| First Period - No scoring. |
| Penalties: T. Serviss, LA 0:47; Marty Howe, Hou 5:53. |
| Second Period - 1. Los Angeles, S. Sutherland (T. Serviss) 1:06. 2. Houston, M. Hall (G. Labossiere, Mark Howe) 2:10. 3. Los Angeles, J. LeBlanc 7:05. |
| Penalties: G. Veneruzzo, LA 2:46; A. Hinse, Hou 5:44. |
| Third Period - 4. Houston, A. Hinse (L. Lund, G. Howe) 7:24. 5. Los Angeles, S. Sutherland (R. Thomas, B. Crashley) 8:09. |
| Penalties: J. Watson, LA 6:26; J. Niekamp, LA 10:33; P. Popiel, Hou 12:47; Marty Howe, Hou 15:32; R. Walters, LA 15:32. |
| Shots: |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 11 | 8 | - | 24 | | Houston | 14 | 17 | 9 | - | 40 |
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| Goaltending: J. McLeod, LA (60:00 40 shots, 38 saves W). W. Rutledge, Hou (60:00 24 shots, 21 saves L). |
| Attendance: 9,827. |
| Los Angeles Coach: Ted McCaskill. |
| Houston Coach: Bill Dineen. |
