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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1989
Page
8
Walnut’s Blue Raider football program undergoes drastic transformations after a season ending IHSA playoff quarterfinals last November. The piece notes shifting dynamics, reflecting on ongoing adaptations within WHS football as the team navigates changes.
Walnut High School football survived budget cuts by forming a co op with LaMoille High School to become the Walnut LaMoille Warhawks. The season opened with a 28-6 win as former stars attended homecoming and coach Mick Peterson left for Pontiac High School where his team sits at 4-1.
Chicago improves to 13 0 at home over Philadelphia dating to 1939 after Mike Tomczak passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Randall Cunningham throws for 401 yards with four picks as the Eagles fall to 2 2 and four turnovers in the loss.
The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27 13 at Soldier Field to run their 4 0 start. Randall Cunningham threw 401 yards but was intercepted four times as Mike Ditka praised his defense and turnovers. Buddy Ryan lamented six turnovers as the decisive factor in the loss.
LaSalle-Peru High School swept most singles and won two doubles, 6-3, as Dixon failed to win a singles match except No.3 Angie Gilbert. Eileen Foust left with a knee injury at No.1 doubles. Laurel Smig, Rose Kamnikar, Allman, Duttinger, and Lipka won singles for LP.
Jeff Buntjer of Sauk Valley Community College earned medalist honors in the Arrowhead Conference final on a tough Dixon Country Club course. He finished with a 74.4 average to top Tom Nelson and the SVCC squad, while Black Hawk claimed the team title with 332 strokes. standings show Illinois Central second and Kishwaukee fourth as region action approaches on Oct 13.
The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants clash in the NLCS after mixed late season form. Cubs ace Greg Maddux starts Game 1 at Wrigley against Scott Garrets with Mike Bielecki to follow against Rick Reuschel. Giants veterans and Cubs connections add local intrigue as both teams pursue the pennant.
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