Tomczak Faces Challenge in 1989 NFL Season
Chicago Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak, former Thornton Fractional North star and Ohio State standout, pursues a dual goal as he continues to develop during the 1989 NFL season.
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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1989
Page
11
Chicago Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak, former Thornton Fractional North star and Ohio State standout, pursues a dual goal as he continues to develop during the 1989 NFL season.
Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak has the team undefeated at 4-0, boasting wins over Cincinnati Minnesota and Philadelphia. He threw for 266 yards and three TDs in a 27-17 win over the Eagles, despite critics and booing early in his Chicago tenure. Tomczak ranks seventh among NFC QBs and credits his offensive line and running game for success, drawing praise from coach Mike Ditka.
Chicago evens the series at 1-1 behind Mark Grace three hits and four RBIs including a bases loaded double. Mike Bielecki adds a clutch two run single as Rick Reuschel struggles in defeat. Game 3 moves to Candlestick Park Saturday with Sutcliffe facing LaCoss. Cubs seek first post season win under Don Zimmer.
Ohio High School defeats LaMoille 15-6 10-15 15-11 as Erin Duffy posts 11 service points and Dana Piper 10, boosting Walnut’s IWC mark to 5-2 and 12-6 overall. Heather Christensen 6 points and 6 kills for the Bulldogs, while LaMoille sits 4-4 in the conference.
Freeport defeats Dixon 4-1 as the Pretzels break a 1-1 tie in the fourth quarter with two quick goals and a late penalty kick. Dixon drops to 7-5-2 after suffering a fifth loss in eight games while James Lawson levels the score in the second period.
In Dixon Homecoming week the Dukes welcome the Ottawa Pirates for a key football clash. The Dukes seek a multi touchdown performance to rebound after a rough stretch while Ottawa hopes for an upset on the road. Local pundits and VIP picker Mike Nieto weigh in on the contest.
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