April 10. 1973 Opening Day Vintage Ticket Stub. The game was not played on the 10th due to cold temps and outfield was filled with water. The game was played on April 11th as it was an off day. 22,091 fans saw the Oakland A's beat the White Sox 12-2. Joe Rudi, Angel Mangual and Sal Bando hit Homeruns for the A's. Ken Henderson had 3 hits for White Sox. Dick Allen went hitless. Vida Blue WP Wilbur Wood LP. A's would repeat as World Champions in 1973.