Pardee Expected to Sign as Redskins Coach
Washington reports former Chicago Bears coach Jack Pardee is returning to the area and is likely to sign a contract as head coach of the Washington Redskins after discussions with Redskins president Edward Bennett Williams. Pardee said he has seen the contract and is pleased, though he would not detail terms.
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Skins face Streator Bulldogs in home game
Morris Redskins host Streator Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. after a 69 to 56 Friday loss to Plainfield. Coach Dan Darlington notes Streator relies on fast break, height and speed, with tentative lineups featuring multiple guards and forwards. Regional standings show Morris at 5-7 overall, 3-4 in the Little Seven.
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Wayne Bradley
Bob Zumbahlen
Lee Warner
Mike Warner
Morris
Coal City tops IVGSA tourney with late upset
Coal City beat Saratoga 58-50 to win the IVGSA tournament at Coal City. Dennis Smith led with 18 points while Terry Halliday and Scott Benson added 17 and 11. Saratoga’s John Waters had 23. Minooka took third with 60-54 over Shabbona, Tom Carey scoring 18. I.C.S. Knights defeated Newark 50-32 behind Steve Carter’s 10. Seventh grade CS 30-26 win. Mike Niewinski 17 led 1.C.S. over Newark 10. Knights beat St Mary Carmelite 45-31. Mike Lutz 23 and 10 rebounds.
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NHL All-Star Game Faces Format Overhaul Debate
In Buffalo, officials including Clarence Campbell and John Ziegler discuss revamping the All-Star game format. Campbell urges immediate change for the game’s good, while Ziegler remains noncommittal though open to ideas such as a Russians series or returning to a Stanley Cup champion versus league All-Star concept. The current Wales versus Campbell Conference setup draws little fan or player passion.
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Watson Wins Crosby Pro-Am In Pebble Beach Playoff
Tom Watson defeated Ben Crenshaw on the second playoff hole to win the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, earning 225000 dollars for the second straight year. Watson said he felt streaky yet analysts deem him the world’s best golfer, with a late stumble on Pebble Beach’s back nine nearly costing him.
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Morris Redskin Freshman A team Narrowly Falls to Plainfield
Morris Freshman A team lost 46-45 to Plainfield as the clock wound down with two free throws giving Plainfield a one point lead. Frank Warner scored 12 and Mike Eschenbaum 10 for Morris, while Plainfield’s Fortenberry had 17. The A team fell to 5-8 overall, 2-3 in conference. The B team won 36-33, boosting their record to 6-3, with Paul Rochnowski posting 13 points and 15 rebounds.
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Payton nets Pro Bowl winner in 14 13 NFC victory
Payton crashed in from the 1 yard line for the final score as the NFC edged the AFC 14 13 in Tampa. MVP Payton credited teammates Foreman Metcalf and McCutcheon for his season finale with strong support from Haden and Hart. AFC players complained of defensive blitzing restrictions amid late pressure.
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Davis ends Oakland A's bid as Denver dream lingers
Marvin Davis halted negotiations to buy the Oakland A's due to Charlie Finley’s unresolved Coliseum lease. Attorney Ben Stapleton said Davis still aims to move major league baseball to Denver by 1979, but a Denver franchise faces AL approval, territorial rights, and Mile High Stadium lease hurdles. Davis ruled out buying a stake in the Giants.
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Five elected to NFL Hall of Fame
Weeb Ewbank joins Lance Alworth Ray Nitschke Larry Wilson and Terry Leemans as new Hall of Famers elected by the 29 member board in New Orleans on January 14 They will be inducted in Canton on July 29 with the Eagles facing the Dolphins in the AFC NFC Hall of Fame game
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Seneca Girls Defeat Wilmington 49-38 Behind Rinaldi 18
Seneca high scorer Gayle Rinaldi put up 18 as the Fighting Irish beat Wilmington 49-38. The game was tied at halftime 19-19 before Seneca pulled away with a 10- point third and 20-point fourth quarter. Julie Osmond added 10 for Seneca while Leslie Brinkman, LuAnne Chapman, and Danette Borowica contributed. Wilmington JV won 26-22. Seneca improves to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Northeast Conference.
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Four-Wway Tie Emerges In MCHS Intramurals Leaderboard
Morris High School intramurals produce a four way first place tie in the junior-senior division after Monday action. Ferri tripped Olson 61-35 with Ferri scoring 16 while Chamberlain edged Farmer 36-32 and Wigtil beat Borgstrom 40-36. Fresh-soph sees Molnar 4-0 and McNulty 3-1 with Stark's 1-3 and Carr 0-4. Next Monday games set the schedule.
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Women's Softball League Organizational Meeting Planned
An organizational meeting for teams wishing to join the Women's Softball League is set for Friday at 7 30 p.m. Residents can contact Jay Varland at 942 5779 or Verla Ely at 448 5556 for details.
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GSW wrestlers notch first win over Manteno 33-24
The Gardner South Wilmington grapplers earned their first victory of the season Monday night, defeating Manteno 33-24 to move to 1-9. Winners included Mike Dunne, Reno Vignocchi, Wayne Schultz, and Bob Collier by pins. Frank Zortman won 4-0, Ray Provance by forfeit. GSW hosts Streator next Wednesday.
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Morris and opponents vie across multiple prep sports
A compact schedule lists Morris varsity teams hosting or traveling to Streator Plano Geneva Batavia Westmont Dwight Yorkville Manteno Marseilles Wilmington and others for basketball wrestling bowling and related events. Also named are GSW MVK Minooka Coal City Braidwood Newark and Reed-Caser in various tournaments and leagues with times noted for select days Tuesday through Saturday.
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Providence College cracks top 10 in UPI basketball ratings
Providence College rises to No. 10 after a 90-64 win over Holy Cross, boosting their record to 15-1. Arkansas Kansas Michigan State and Notre Dame climb two spots, with Kentucky still No. 1 as 41 first place votes go to the unbeaten Wildcats.
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