Skins host Vikings tonight in Morris gym showdown
Morris Redskins aim to break into fourth in the LSC by beating Geneva Vikings, a game rescheduled due to snow. Geneva’s 6-3 forward Dave Pease and 6-0 guard Bruce Nowlin headline the visitors, with 6-6 center Dan Smith providing rebounding presence. Morris counters with the Warner brothers, Steve Lutz or Bob Zumbahlen, Wayne Bradley, and Chuck Ader as starters. The matchup could shift standings if played, weather permitting, with a 7:30 p.m. tipoff after a 6 p.m. junior game.
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Illini Edge Iowa 70 61 In Big Ten Shuffle
Illinois won 70 61 at Iowa in a rearranged Big Ten night as snow delayed multiple games. Michigan IU and others shifted to Friday and Monday, altering standings and TV plans with Illinois moving toward a top-four finish while Iowa slips.
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Pfeil Leads San Diego Open After 66 First Round
Mark Pfeil, a little-known pro, shot a 6-under 66 to grab the first-round lead at the $200,000 Andy Williams San Diego Open at Torrey Pines. Pfeil, 26, eagle on the final hole, sits one stroke ahead of Jack Spradlin as top players Miller and Watson struggle. Several others are at 68 and 69 as the field tightens.
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Washington Bullets Rally Past Bulls for Big Win
Washington Bullets erase five-game skid with a 135-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls in Landover led by Bob Dandridge a season high 37 points and Kevin Grevey 26. Elvin Hayes 19 points 10 rebounds and Wes Unseld helped limit Artis Gilmore. Knicks beat the Kings 112-105 as Earl Monroe 25 points sparked a late surge. Portland tops Nets 112-77 as Bill Walton scores 27 with 14 rebounds in half play.
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Mikita tops all time scoring list in 5-0 Black Hawks win
Tony Esposito saved 26 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as Chicago beat Cleveland 5-0. Stan Mikita moved to seventh on the NHL career scoring list with his 508th goal. Crowds were sparse due to a blizzard, but the Hawks claimed a team victory and Pulford praised the start while lamenting a fourth period lapse. Other NHL results included Islanders over Maple Leafs 4-2 and Bruins over Avalanche 4-3.
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What next for Seattle Slew
Seattle Slew’s four owners delay decisions on the Triple Crown winner’s future after illness, as he recovers at Hialeah. The colt eyes no immediate return to racing while facing mounting costs and a looming 1978 breeding season. News of potential syndication and insurance premiums adds pressure as the horse waits for guidance from his owners.
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Millrose Games Shines With Wanamaker Mile Showdown
The 71st Millrose Games in New York centers on a star-filled Wanamaker Mile featuring Dick Buerkle, Filbert Bayi, and Wilson Waigwa. Buerkle seeks indoor glory after a 3:54.9 mile, while Bayi holds the 1500m world record. The meet also stacks high jump with Greg Joy, Dwight Stones, Jacek Wszola, and Franklin Jacobs, and pole vault with Mike Tully facing Kosakiewicz, Earl Bell, and Dan Ripley. The program includes a deep 60-yard dash and a women's duel between Francie Larrieu Lutz and Jan Merrill.
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Morris Redskins Geneva Vikings Postponed By Weather
The Morris Redskins vs Geneva Vikings game at Morris High School is postponed due to bad weather and tentatively moved to February 7. The Minooka versus Rantoul game is also postponed with a reschedule date to be determined early next week.
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Grundy County boxers head to Illinois Silver Gloves
Six Grundy County youths will compete in the Illinois State Silver Gloves Championships at the old Macomb High School, after top sectional finishes. From Grundy County Youth Athletic Association: Brian Yard 125, Mike Yard 132, John Vigna 100, Jerry Tondini 75. From P.O.W. Boxing Club: David Wren 90, Dan Wren 75. State winners advance to Davenport Iowa national meet Feb 17 18 19 with 29 states and 700+ boxers. Quarterfinals Saturday 1 p.m. finals 7 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.
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