Optimistic Burris Kravec Look Ahead To 78 Cubs Sox
Cubs pitcher Ray Burris and White Sox ace Ken Kravec spoke at the Eagle’s Club Baseball Dinner in Morris about the 1978 season. Both predicted improvements and a competitive division race, with Burris noting trades for offense and Kravec stressing younger players’ impact and Bobby Bonds' acquisition. Ed Spiezio and other guests also attended.
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Redskins fire coach George Allen shocks NFL ranks
Washington Redskins president Edward Bennett Williams fired coach and general manager George Allen after six months of negotiation on a contract extension. Allen said he had not signed any new deal and expressed disappointment, while players reacted with shock and some hinted at retirements among the Over-the-Hill Gang. Greg Allen delivered the news to his father, who learned of his firing late at night.
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Morris bowlers shine at Illinois Legion tourney
In Morris at Echo Lanes the Illinois American Legion bowling tournament saw Morris participants place across events led by Gary Gunnerson and Virginia Edmundson who finished second and third in All Event. Others from Morris fared well in Singles and Doubles including Chuck Butterfield Ed Mundson Don Bright Jack Brady Willis Hanson and more with multiple top 20 finishes.
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State Community Family Twosome Bowling Held in Morris
The State Community Family Twosome event in Morris drew 374 bowlers from 187 Junior pairs. Prep Junior and Majors competed with 44 winners and partners set to advance to Oglesby Illinois on April 2 and 9. Local Rockford teams sought the Illinois team title. results were unavailable. Junior Morris teams total 260 bowlers include 90 girls and 140 boys aged seven to 17. A February 25 Peoria scholship event targets Graduating Seniors in Junior Bowling.
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Coaler sophs overpower MVK with 72 61 win
The Coal City sophomore team defeated Mazon-Verona-Kinsman 72 to 61 on Tuesday night in Coal City. Joe Blaine led the Coaler effort with 28 points while Mike Lissy added 12 for a 5-4 season mark.
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Mathews Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA
Hall of Fame slugger Eddie Mathews, tied for ninth with 512 career homers, was elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America in a 379 member ballot. Mathews led with 301 votes, past the 75 percent threshold. Enos Slaughter and Duke Snider missed by 24 and 31 votes, while Gil Hodges and Don Drysdale trailed in the top five with 226 and 219.
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McElvain Syls to meet in city cage title game
Syls and McElvain Construction earned a spot in the city basketball championship by beating Stockdale 77 63 on Thursday. Stockdale’s Dave Holman led all scorers with 20 points, while teammates John Schilling added 14. Dan Robinson tallied 19 for Syls and Doug Thompson 14. A 5:30 p.m. Sunday third place game precedes the final at 6:30 p.m.
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Homeless Whalers to play at Civic Center
The New England Whalers will play most remaining home games at Springfield Civic Center after Hartford Civic Center roof collapse. Officials estimate 18 months to two years before reopening. Whalers plan 13 dates in Springfield with possible New Haven venue if needed.
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Shabbona triumphs in grade school basketball rivalry
Shabbona dunked Ottawa 44 to 35 as Greg Dailey led all scorers with 19 points and Jeff Fritchnitch added 10. Ottawa’s Gerding scored 11 and Leigton eight. In the seventh grade Shabbona won 42 to 34 with John Buberle and Sam Black contributing 13 and 10. Ottawa’s Mike Cassidy had 12, Mike Cook six. Shabbona eighth graders set to face Wilmington at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Coal City conference tournament.
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