Pro Football Trades and Roster Moves Week News
Denver places tackle Frank Smith on injured reserve and cuts rookies Fred Mortenson and Terry Peters. Houston acquires wide receiver Richard Caster from the Jets for undisclosed 1979 1980 draft choices. Kansas City signs defensive lineman Rod Broadway. Minnesota releases wideout Johnny Square. Milwaukee signs rookie Otis Howard. Atlanta places Biff Pocoroba on 21 day disabled list and recalls Bruce Benedict. Kansas City optioned Joe Zdeb to Omaha to clear room for waivers pickup Steve Foucault from Detroit.
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Oilers trade for Caster to bolster receiving corps
The Houston Oilers acquired Richard Caster from the New York Jets for two draft choices and stated he will play mainly as a wide receiver with the fifth receiver role and potential tight end help. Coach Bum Phillips said Caster will join Ken Burrough and Billy Johnson in a strengthened receiving group.
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MCHS Volleyball Practice Set for Aug 28 Start
Volleyball practice for MCHS girls begins the first day of school August 28 at 11 a.m. Coach Jane Vahle urges timely physical card submission. Freshmen are encouraged to join, and players should bring gym shorts top tennis shoes and knee pads.
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Sox stop Texas in Arlington with strong defense
Ken Kravec labored on the mound but Chicago still beat Texas 4 2 as the White Sox fielding dazzled. Don Kessinger, Tom Spencer, and Thad Bosley made key plays, Spencer robbing Richie Zisk and preserving a win that keeps Texas 52 games back in the standings.
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Baseball standings and results roundup across leagues
National League East standings with teams Phila Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh St Louis New York and Philadelphia’s schedule. Thursdays results include Pittsburgh over Houston 5-1 and 3-2, Chicago over Cincinnati 2-0, Los Angeles over Philadelphia 5-2, San Francisco over Montreal 3-0, San Diego over New York 9-2, St Louis over Atlanta 4-3.
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Morris Blasts Aurora in All Star Twin Bill
Morris Women’s Softball All Stars hosted Aurora at John B. Roth Lighted Ballpark and swept a doubleheader 19-11 and 21-2. Lori Hines, Marilyn Riley, and Sue Clausel fueled the offense with key hits, while Diane Sterba and Sherry Bailey combined for the mound work.
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Cubs blank Reds in pitchers' duel at Chicago
Cubs beat Reds 2 0 behind Rick Reuschel who allowed four hits with seven strikeouts. Dave Kingman hit his 20th homer off Tom Seaver in the second inning and a fourth inning error by Seaver led to a run. Seaver pitched well but Seaver's mistake and a strong Cubs bullpen sealed the win.
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Point Standings at Grundy County Speedway
The Grundy County Speedway lists late models led by Ray Young of Dalton and Ed Hoffman of Niles, with Lee Schuler of Lockport and others. In street stocks, John Gordon of Morris heads the table, followed by Jack Spinatola of Ottawa and Rich Walling of Joliet, among others. Top totals shown include John Palko 610, Tim Mason 505, Dave Creasey 410.
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Minooka Junior High Baseball Tournament Opens Season
The Minooka Junior High Baseball Tournament starts the local junior high season this weekend with games at Minooka and Channahon. Saturday features Braidwood vs Channahon, St Ray's Joliet vs Peotone, Shabbona vs Beecher, and Minooka vs Grant Park with multiple consolation games. Monday and Tuesday schedule add more doubleheaders at Minooka, followed by Wednesday’s 1 pm championship games.
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G U Y A A seniors finish first with big win
G U Y A A senior team 3 closes regular season in first place at 9-2 after a 15-2 victory over team 1. Key hits include Jan Wray's double, Donna Graham's triple, Diane Peterson's homer, and Laura Rudow's double. Kassie Cronister pitched win. Marguerette Donovan took the loss. Team batting average ends at .413.
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Illinois Valley Women's Invitational At Spring Creek
Ninety seven golfers from area clubs competed in the Illinois Valley Invitational at Spring Creek Country Club in Spring Valley. Marge Motter won first in C Flight. Carol Prenzler took sixth in C Flight. Participants included Helen Bussey Jeri Dolezal Jean Fox Louise Nelson June Gorman and Ginger Ferguson. Next week features a Puttless Tournament on the back nine plus an 18 hole event and a partner’s best ball event is planned this month.
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Gretencord Advances to Semifinals After 10-0 Win
Gretencord Realty blanked Mazon Verona Bank 10-0 in a game shortened by the 10-run rule to reach the Marseilles Tournament semifinals. Gretencord faces Stag's Sunday at 4 p.m. Mazon meets Chicago Heights Barons tonight in the losers bracket. Dick Parker earned the win with a first inning triple and later added a run driven by Denny Price.
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