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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1978
Page
6
Herb Shaw, a 1967 MCHS graduate and former standout wrestler, returns as freshman wrestling coach and assistant to Don Funte. The industrial arts teacher recalls state tournament pressure and praises Funte’s conditioning methods, while detailing Shaw’s own coaching stints at South Holland, Lincoln Way, and Tremont.
Morris Central High School junior varsity won 80-76 over Plainfield in a fast paced game with four Redskins scoring in double figures led by Bruce Matteson 18 and Scott Lock 19. The freshman team improved to 2-2 by routing Plainfield 66-39 with John Waters 18, Greg Dailey 14 and Mike Scuteri 12.
Morris Central High School sophomore basketball team crushed Plainfield 68-32 to start Little Seven Conference play. Jeff Hanson led with 14 points while John Wray added seven off the bench and multiple blocks. Morris outrebounded 55-25 and forced 18 first-half turnovers as Coach Syd Grosclaude praised defensive pressure.
The Detroit Pistons waived guard Rickey Green and signed guard Dennis Boyd as part of a NBA roster adjustment. In hockey, the New York Rangers recalled left wing Greg Polis from New Haven of the American Hockey League in a brief North American pro move.
Coaches call in after 7 p.m. for games Monday to Thursday to meet morning deadlines. Friday and Saturday games use Sunday 3 to 5 30 p.m. window. In special cases notify beforehand. Results should be called in at 942 3223.
Shabbona eighth graders fell 57 41 to Hufford while the seventh graders edged Hufford 50 22. Hufford's Shaun Smego scored 21 and Bob White added 14 for Shabbona in the opener. Eric Monson led Shabbona 13 and Scott Darlington 12 in the seventh grade win. Gardner topped Mazon 55 37 in a heavyweight game as Mazon won the lightweight 41 9 with Dan Cook and Doug Nelson each at 14.
Hi-Game and hi-series records are listed for teams and players. Dot Jarka and Clarence Henry posted 182 and 216 in Hi-Game by Ind. Hi-Series 477 by Viv Rohrbach and 582 by Jim Gothard. Team Kelly Barber Shop posted 2342 Hi-Series.
Readers ask if pro quarterbacks should run when receivers are uncovered and how defenses can stop it. The gist: mobility aids passing games, opens outside lanes, but increases injury risk. Veterans like Unitas, Graham, Staubach exemplify timing. Seahawks’ open tryouts were last spring. no date set for 79 edition. Written to coach Dick Mansperger with address for inquiries.
Cincinnati stunned the Los Angeles Rams 20-19 as Ken Anderson connected with Isaac Curtis for a 19 yard gain setting up Chris Bahr to nail a 42 yard field goal. The Rams, lacking McCutcheon and Cappelletti, failed to clinch home field for the playoffs and face Green Bay next, needing a win to stay in the running.
Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight announced the team dismissed three players and placed five others on indefinite probation. Leading scorer Ray Tolbert and guard Mike Woodson are among those on probation, while Robert Baker Don Cox Jim Roberson are among the dismissed players. Scholarships remain unaffected, and the team will play Kentucky as scheduled.
AP Sports Writer Alex Sachare notes speculation over Wilt Chamberlain returning to play for the Chicago Bulls or other teams. At 42, his potential comeback raises questions about impact, age, and finances, with quotes from Coach Larry Costello highlighting possible backup center value.
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