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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1978

Page

15

Canadian swimmer Graham Smith sets games record in breaststroke win

Graham Smith, at 20, becomes Canada’s national hero by winning a record sixth Commonwealth Games gold. He beats England’s Duncan Goodhew in the 100-meter breaststroke, helps Canada take another medley relay gold, and eclipses Decima Norman’s 40-year medal record as Canada dominates Australia in pool competition.

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Raiders seek edge as lineup shifts loom in AFC West

The Raiders may swap Mike McCoy into the middle and push Pat Toomay to end to bolster the pass rush while Phil Villapiano returns as outside linebacker. Aging secondary veterans Brown and Atkinson could yield more action from Phillips and Colzie as Scannella leaves for Canada. Ray Guy and Errol Mann anchor special teams as Colzie adds punt return threat. Projected to win the AFC West, with Rich Martini unlikely to alter early gains.

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Morris woman’s slow pitch team ends season 6 17 record

Sandy Farmer of McDonald’s confirms the Morris Women’s Slow Pitch Softball League season ended with a 6 17 record, correcting Wednesday’s reported 5 18. Classified ads note the “Services” columns resemble a 24 hour service station.

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Lopez smiles at Charity Classic in Long Island

Frank Sinatra lyrics aside, Nancy Lopez shines as the top draw at the $100,000 Long Island Charity Classic at North Hills Country Club. Lopez, fresh from winning the European LPGA Championship, seeks a strong 1978 run to chase records, while Debbie Austin and Kathy Whitworth contend for titles and form.

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Mahaffey rises after PGA win with new wife’s support

John Mahaffey, psychology major from the University of Houston, ends two years of struggle with a PGA Championship victory in Oakmont and announces plans for the Pleasant Valley Classic. He credits his wife for keeping him in golf and notes a fully healed wrist. Andy Bean leads money list this season with $253,558.

Sutton Mass UPI John Mahaffey University of Houston Oakmont Mahaffey Andy Bean

Morris Weekend Women's Softball Tourney At McKinley Park

The Morris Women Slow Pitch Softball League hosts a weekend tournament at McKinley Park and John B. Roth Lighted Ballpark with three out of town teams. Play begins Friday at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday with championship games at 7:30 p.m. at the Roth Ballpark.

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Morris G C Y A A junior girls softball finishes second in Dwight tourney

The Morris GCYAA Junior Girls softball team places second after a 7-4 loss to Grand Ridge in the tournament final. Morris scored all runs in the fifth while Grand Ridge built a 6-0 third inning lead. Missy Greiff took the loss, Natalie Stewart went 3-3, and multiple Morris players fueled the offense including Cheshareck Borgstrom and Roberts. In earlier action Morris beat Dwight 9-6 as Grieff won with a big fifth inning.

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