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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1989
Page
12
United Press International lists the Board of Coaches Top 10 for 6A to 1A with first place votes in parentheses, team records, last week position, and total points in a compact ranking update.
Las Vegas Caesars Palace Olympiad Sports releases weekend odds for NFL games and college football matchups. Odds cover favorite lines, point spreads, and likely outcomes impacting bettors and sportsbooks.
In Dixon Park District action, Corner Tap Archery Den led by strong pitching from Terry Knox defeated WP 6-2 with key hits from Long Sword and Moeller. Davis Accounting, Farley’s Appliance and others posted runs, while notable performances included home runs by Walt Kotulek and Walt Divers. Kevin Oswalt led with three or more hits alongside Randy Pitzer and Chris Olsen, who belted two.
October 15 scoring blitzes feature Baldy’s Dugout led by H Grobe and R Shroyer with multiple TDs and a pick six by D LeBlanc. KSB Hospital and Helander Masonry cluster strong showings as Koch’s Co Ed and Walton Tap post scores and standings tighten between Baldy’s, Helander, Stables, and Koch’s.
Tuesday basketball moves include Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets signing Ken Anderson and Tom Domako, plus Robert Reid traded to Portland for Richard Anderson. NFL notes list Atlanta signing Darren Norris and Steve Pelluer deal to Kansas City for 1990 1991 picks, Detroit adding Titus Dixon, and Indianapolis trading for Chip Banks while waiving Titus Dixon. Jets finalize terms with Phillipx. waivers include Carl Parker Beach and Billy Gun, and John Booty returns from IR.
In 8th grade Madison beat Franklin Center 5-15 15-8 15-10 with key serving by Crow Stover Schilling Weidman Burrows and Covert. For Franklin Center Colby Blackburn Fore Yocum Hilliker Hoffman totaled strong service. Madison 12-1 Franklin Center 11-2. In 7th grade Madison won 15-3 15-2 with service from Leadman DuBois Kleinmaier Sanders Haack while Gray led Franklin Center with 5. Madison 11-2 Franklin Center 10-3.
The Oakland Athletics hold a 2-0 World Series lead after 5 0 and 5 1 wins over the San Francisco Giants on October 14 and 15. The October 17 game in San Francisco was postponed due to an earthquake. Subsequent dates include October 18 Pestpence, October 19 at San Francisco 7 35 p.m, October 21 at Oakland 7 35 p.m, and October 22 at Oakland 7 35 p.m with dates subject to change.
The brief item outlines area games for Wednesday and Thursday including SVCC versus Mt. St. Clare at Clinton and Dixon versus Rochelle and Sterling versus Princeton on Thursday. Also noted are Ohio at Walnut FCHS at Kirkland Hiawatha Ashton at Durand Polo at Oregon Mount Morris at Forreston Sterling Newman at Savanna Morrison at Amboy and a NJCAA Sectional tennis event at Lisle with SVCC participation.
Chicago tops New York 4 3 in regulation as Cres and Murray score early in the third, Sandstrom nets again for NYR but overtime ends scoreless. Penalties assorted across periods, goaltenders Cloutier and Vanbiesbrouck patrol the nets. Chicago outshoots 20 to 31 with no scoring in extra time.
A strong Bay Area quake rattled Candlestick Park and surrounding locales during Game 3 preparations. Giants players Robby Thompson and Don Robinson felt off balance as cars swayed and alarms blared. Fans and families searched for loved ones amid damaged parking lots and disrupted communications.
The 1989 World Series game in San Francisco was postponed after a major earthquake. Fans evacuated as the Candlestick Park structure showed damage including a cracked upper deck section and shifting press box. Players and officials described shaking lights, falling dust, and concern for family and safety. Officials discussed possible relocation to Oakland while emphasizing no panic in stands.
Sauk Valley Community College women's volleyball team dispatched Harper 15-4 15-3 15-11 to move to 29-8. Katy Hull led with 7 kills 7 blocks while Dana Young Teri Litwiller and Tami Alexander also contributed. Coach Jolene Leseman praised the sharp play and momentum as SVCC prepares for sectional action on Oct. 28.
Mount Morris beat Polo in three with 8 service points from Shay Good and Janelle Urish for the Lady Mounders who rise to 8-5 in conference and 13-7 overall. Urish adds 4 kills. Unger 4. Polo drops to 4-9 in league. Oregon defeats Winnebago in three, Hawks fall to 4-9 in loop as DeArvil posts 12 service points and 3 kills. Peterson and Rosauer add 6 service points. Franklin Grove loses to Rockford Christian Life 15-6 15-9. Eagles sit 6-5 in league, 9-10 overall. Thomson edges Ashton in non-conference 15-9 14-16 15-9. Kelley records 10 points for Ashton.
Rock Falls Freshman football rallied from a 20 6 halftime deficit to defeat Dixon 28 22 as Wayne Hoyle scored twice and Eric Collier added a touchdown. Dixon had led 22 20 before the late 20 yard connection sealed the win. The report also lists flag football schedule shifts and IHSA volleyball and Class 1A regional action with Dixon Rochelle Sterling and Amboy among participants.
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