Organist Vance Fothergill thrills Cubs crowds at Wrigley
Vance Fothergill, 26, Joliet native and Cub organist since 1976, describes nerves debuting before 44 000 fans and explains how he cues players with tailored themes for each at bat. He also recalls meeting Buck Peden, singing the Canadian anthem in 76, and praises fellow park organist Nancy Faust while noting the score of the game and his lounge gigs.
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Umpire contract talks stall with no resolution
NEW YORK UPI Major league umpires failed to reach agreement with league presidents over renegotiating their five year deal. A spokesman said nothing was resolved and a formal announcement would follow while noting potential talks with Richard Phillips. Umpires seek better vacations salaries expenses and job security and threaten a walkout if demands aren’t met. Both leagues prepared contingencies with teams advised to contact local umpiring groups.
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Irsay to fight discrimination charge with defamation suit
Baltimore Colts owner Robert Irsay said he will countersue Lydell Mitchell for defamation in federal court over a racial discrimination grievance filed against the Colts. Mitchell, undrafted for this season, is in a tentative trade to the San Diego Chargers, contingent on passing physicals and finalizing terms with his new team.
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Stingley Stable After Neck Surgery For Patriots
Darryl Stingley, paralyzed wide receiver for the New England Patriots, rests moderately comfortably after spinal fusion surgery on his neck. Neurosurgeon Dr Manard E Pont reports the condition progressing normally with no complications following the operation in Eden Hospital, while Stingley remains in good general health.
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Morris coach to lead new girls slow pitch team
George Perros of Morris will coach a new Morris Women's Slow Pitch Softball League team next year. Interested girls can attend practice at 10 a.m. Saturday at Morris Community High School. Contact 942-3102 for details.
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Morris
Morris Community High School
GCYAA Softball: Team 2 Edges Team 3 8-7 in Darkened Playoff
In GCYAA Senior Girls playoffs at McKinley Park Team 2 narrowly defeated Team 3 8-7 as darkness shortened the game. Anita Headrick 3-4 Lisa Olson 2-2 and Denise Schilgen 2-3 led the offense while Sue Harseim earned the win. Judy Molnar 5-5 and Donna Graham 4-5 with a homer starred for Team 3. Kassie Chronister took the loss.
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Judy Molnar
Donna Graham
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Packers Face Make or Break Season in NFC Central
The report argues the Starr regime needs a solid offense to sustain consistency against strong opponents and projects the Packers to finish fifth in the NFC Central per the Newspaper Enterprise Assn.
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Packers
Clerc eliminates Ramirez in Pro Championships upset
Mexican Ramirez, seed two, loses 6-3 6-2 to Argentine Jose-Louis Clerc at the $200,000 U S Pro Tennis Championships in Brookline Mass Clerc, runner-up at the Canadian Open, dominates the match with strong net passing and Ramirez unforced errors. Rain halted the rest of Thursday's play as forecasts warn of more showers at Longwood Cricket Club.
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MCHS Girls Volleyball Practice Begins This Week
MCHS girls volleyball practice starts Monday after school. Players must submit physical cards by then and bring gym suit or shorts top tennis shoes and knee pads to start.
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Galloway MVP Receives Moose Pony League Honor
John Galloway was named MVP at a Moose Pony League banquet after a season in which he hit .318 with one home run three triples and four doubles in 14 hits. John Kauzlark won the batting title with a .409 average including a home run and three doubles in 18 hits. Moose ended the season 12-3, placing second in the Tri County League and in the League Tournament with pitchers Dave Maskel 4-1 and Mike Lutz 4-2.
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Minooka High cheerleader tryouts set for 1978 season
Minooka Community High School announces cheerleader practice at 2 p.m. Monday for football basketball wrestling and mascot squads. Tryouts are Sept 6 at 4 15 p.m. Prospective candidates need parental permission and evidence of insurance before practice. Attendance rules apply. five practices and the tryout are required for eligibility.
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Thursday Baseball Scores and Probables Across The League
Scores note Pittsburgh over Atlanta St. Louis beat Cincinnati New York defeated San Diego Los Angeles edged Philadelphia in late games. Probables include Forsch McWilliams Burris LaCoss Bannister Swan Lolich Ruthven Sutton Schatzeder Montefusco with several late games listed and standings for AL East and West divisions.
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Payton-less Bears lose to Seahawks in preseason 16-7
Seattle quarterback Jim Zorn completed 15 of 21 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown guiding the Seahawks to a 16-7 preseason win over Chicago. Walter Payton sat out the Bears as Seattle built a 10-0 lead with a 44-yard field goal and a 70-yard pass setup.
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Festival Mini Marathon Opens Entries for Grundy County Event
Entries are open for the First Annual Grundy County Corn Festival 13 mile Mini Marathon on October 1 at 8 30 a m The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Morris Road Runners Club sponsor the race starting at the Grundy County Courthouse and winding through Liberty Street Armstrong Street towpath Gebhard Woods and a country road Runners may mail entries by Sept 25 with a 3 fee payable to Morris Roadrunners Club or register race day 7 8 am Tee shirts and awards planned for finishers with separate prizes for age groups and top Grundy County man and woman Contact Myron Staszkow or Vaughn Turner for details.
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Soderholm Lifts Sox Over Royals With Two Doubles
Soderholm staked Chicago to a 3-1 lead with two doubles, driving in three runs as the White Sox defeated Kansas City 4-1. Mike Proly earned the win in a 8 2/3 inning effort, his fourth win, while Royals manager Whitey Herzog lamented lack of hitting and the need for the long ball.
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