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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1978

Page

6

Chatsworth tops Coal City in Holiday Tournament clash

Chatsworth defeated Coal City 86 to 73 as Keith Sanders scored 32 points to lead the Chatosworth attack. Coal City battled but injuries turnovers and late free throws by Chatsworth sealed the win. Tim Halliday led Coal City with 23 points while John Thomson and Kessinger paced Chatsworth.

Coal City Coaler Chenoa John Cullick Coal City Keith Sanders Coaler Valleys Chatsworth Coaler Mark Kessinger Tim Hall Sanders John Thomson Kessinger Cullick Odell Crescent City Fairbury Peotone Brandt Carrico A. Thomson J. Thomson

Islanders squeeze past Maple Leafs in five one victory

Islanders goalie Chico Resch hailed the team as the best in the league after a 5-1 win over Toronto. In other NHL action Tuesday, Rangers beat Atlanta 5-3 with five scorers, Flyers tied Detroit 2-2 after late line changes, and North Stars rallied to defeat Blues 6-4 behind Al MacAdam's ninth goal.

Associated Press Chico Resch New York Islanders Toronto Islanders New York Rangers Atlanta Philadelphia Detroit Minnesota St. Louis Rangers Flames Nick Fotiu Pierre Plante Mike McEwen Daniel Bouchard Smith MacAdam North Stars Jack Brownschidle Brian Sutter McAdam

MCHS Sports Schedule

MCHS posts a midweek schedule with basketball and wrestling events. On Wednesday teams compete at Lemont Tournament with a 2 30 p m start and wrestling at Rockford Boylan Tour. Thursday repeats Lemont and Boylan events. Friday features Lemont Tournament basketball with Saturday incomplete.

Lemont Rockford Boylan

MALS Basketball Tonight at Morris High School

Four scheduled games at Morris High School gym with two 7 pm matchups Marden's versus D-L Garage and Dozers versus KG-9. At 8 pm Greencord Real Estate faces Stags and McElwain Co. plays Brandt's Tavern. The night ends at 9 pm Olson's Tap meets Syl's.

Morris High School Marden’s D-L Garage Dozers KG-9 Greencord Real Estate Stags McElwain Co Brandt’s Tavern Olson Syl’s

Experience pays off for Dallas in playoff pressure

Dallas coach Tom Landry says experience eases playoff tension as the Cowboys, with 22 playoff games, prepare for a second round clash with Atlanta. Landry, entering the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, stresses relaxed play and remaining wary of overconfidence against a motivated Falcons squad.

Dallas Tom Landry Cowboys Dallas Cowboys Landry Law Atlanta Texas Sports Hall of Fame University of Texas New York Giants NFL Falcons

College Scores Snapshot From Regional Events

South Mississippi defeated Memphis State 92 to 89 and Wake Forest beat North Carolina Asheville 91 to maybe. Midwest action saw Midwestern State 73 College of Great Falls 72. Far West results had Southern Cal 59 California 54 and Hawaii Hill 101 Pacific 80. Tournament play featured Florida 89 Massachusetts 65 and Jacksonville 74 Pittsburgh 72. Hampton Institute 90 Lincoln 85 and Morgan State 91 Virginia State 68.

The Associated Press South Mississippi Memphis St Wake Forest N. Carolina-Asheville FAR West Southern Cal California Hawaii Hill Pacific Florida Massachusetts Jacksonville Pittsburgh Hampton Institute Lincoln Morgan State Virginia State

Coal Valley Old Timers Banquet Set For January 6

The Coal Valley Old Timers Banquet, at 7 30 p m January 6 in the Coal City Lion's Hall, will honor baseball scouts with guest speakers from major leagues. Bill Buckner Dave Geisel Harry Chappas Steve Trout Minnie Minoso and Mick Kanizic Buck Peden and Roland Hemond will attend alongside local guests Ed Spiezio and Greg Washburn. Tickets are on sale from club members in Coal City and Morris.

Coal Valley Harry Chappas Steve Trout Dizzy Dean Minnie Minoso Mick Kanizic California Angels Buck Peden Cubs Roland Hemond Sox Ed Spiezio Morris Greg Washburn Coal City

San Diego tops Bulls as Free scores 36 in comeback

Lloyd Free scored 36 points to pace the San Diego Clippers past the Chicago Bulls 115-109. Kermit Washington filled in at center after both San Diego centers fouled out, anchoring a stout defense that limited Artis Gilmore. Randy Smith added 23 for San Diego while Mickey Johnson led Chicago with 20 points.

SAN Diego Lloyd Free Clippers Chicago Bulls Kermit Washington Bulls Artis Gilmore Kermit Gene Shue Gilmore Shue Washington Sidney Wicks Larry Costello Free Randy Smith Chicago Mickey Johnson Mark Landsberger Nater Reggie Theus Milwaukee Bucks Detroit Pistons Houston Rockets Kansas City Kings San Antonio Spurs Atlanta Hawks Washington Bullets Indiana Pacers Phoenix Suns Denver Nuggets New Orleans Jazz Los Angeles Lakers Rockets Kings Moses Malone Kansas City Malone NBA Houston Spurs Hawks San Antonio Atlanta Larry Kenan Bullets Pacers Wes Unseld Suns Nuggets Walter Davis Phoenix Denver Davis Jazz Lakers Truck Robinson New Orleans Los Angeles Robinson Kareem Abdul- Jabbar

Amboy Holiday Tournament Scores Narrow Sterling Newman Victory

High school boys basketball results from Tuesday include Sterling Newman beating Winnebago 82 to 57 and Amboy topping Savanna 64 to 3 percent. Other notable games feature Oregon 100 over Freeport Aquin JV 30 and a Chicago area set with Curie 74 over Chicago Latin 60 and St DeSales 85 over Sullivan 73. Multiple matchups across Durand Lena Winslow, Effingham, Freeburg, and Chicago venues mark a busy holiday tourney slate.

Associated Press Amboy Sterling Newman Winnebago Ashton Mount Morris Oregon Freeport Aquin JV Savanna Chicago - Bilandic Metro Carver South Shore Gage Park Hirsch Calumet Marshall St. James Corliss Harlan Cregier da Crown Young Cooley Austin Tilden Robeson Harrison Collins Luther St. Viator St. Mel Maine Lake Park Schurz Steinmetz Geneva Notre Dame Taft Chicago - Sena Roosevelt Waller Senn Durand Lena

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