Oak Lawn Referee Recalls Dual-Role Start in 1964
Former Oak Lawn point guard DeVries explains why he turned to officiating after a standout 1964 varsity season that reached historic depths. He pursued IHSA certification in both basketball and football, noting the process demands a full exam, casebook, and training, with an 80 percent passing mark and a multi-faceted path to becoming an official.
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Mandella Camp Attracts Freshmen Prospects And Local Youth
Mandella expects a strong freshman class as he notes two incoming players including 63 percent Bill McGory and another 6 6 percent recruit. The camp draws youths from Mokena Frankfort Lemont Joliet and Manhattan as part of a growing program.
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Lincoln-Way holds two fall sport meetings at Central campus
Lincoln-Way announces a golf team interest meeting for boys on August 17 at 9 30 a.m. in Room 113 Central campus. Girls planning cross country should attend the first practice August 17 from 6 30 to 8 15 p.m. at the shelter by the North building with parent permit and physical cards. If unable to attend, morning practice starts August 18 at 8 30 a.m.
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Lincoln-Way Soccer Tryouts Set for August 17 at Central
Lincoln-Way varsity and freshman soph soccer teams begin season prep on August 17. Report to Room 117 at Lincoln-Way Central at 8 20 a.m. Bring completed physical and parent permission cards plus shoes and practice clothes. Freshmen need no physical cards. Information and forms available at the Central campus main office 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or call (815) 485 7600 for details.
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Sign-up for fall bowling leagues at Frankfort Lanes
Registration for junior league bowling at Frankfort Lanes runs August 13 14 and August 20 21. Four divisions 8-11 12-14 15-18 and 19-21. Fee 3 dollars per person. League play starts September 10. An adult youth league meets every other Sunday at 1 pm starting September 18. Call 469-2414 for details. Play ball football.
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Umpire DeVries balances games with insurance work
DeVries, a part time sports official, passes yearly tests and works 15 to 20 hours weekly during football and basketball seasons. He assigns to football freshmen A and B games in the Central Suburban league traveling to Deerfield Oak Park and Evanston. Pay ranges from 20 to 22.50 for sophomore games and 15 to 17 for freshmen, with less for Pop Warner and Catholic junior high. He enjoys the sidelight, gains exercise, and watches good players despite it being tough work.
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