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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1978
Page
11
MLB schedule details include p m games across several cities with matchups, times, and pitcher records. The document also lists late model and street stock point standings at Grundy County Speedway with driver names and points.
Fred Lynn delivered a 10th inning homer to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox in Comiskey Park. Lynn logged his 13th homer this season after homering in each AL park, with Carl Yastrzemski driving in three and Carlton Fisk adding a homer and RBI. Boston pitcher Bill Campbell earned the win as Boston moved 31 games over .500, while Chicago vowed to keep fighting.
New York Mets overcome Chicago Cubs 9-6 as Willie Montanez belts a two run double in a five run sixth. Montanez leads Mets with 51 RBIs and a .270 average. Jeff Henderson adds an RBI double, Eddie Maddox contributes a hit and RBI while Donnie Moore and Skip Lockwood navigate late relief. The comeback begins with singles by Tim Foli and Lee Mazzilli after trailing 5-2, with Montanez driving in two and Henderson scoring on Maddox’s RBI. The Mets add insurance runs in the seventh and eighth, aided by Moore’s wild pitches and a fielding error.
Bob McCammon, 37, selected as Philadelphia Flyers head coach citing deep club familiarity and a philosophy of close communication with players. He led the Maine Mariners to the Calder Cup in their first season and has five years of bench experience. General Manager Keith Allen praised his qualifications and edge over rivals.
Chris Evert, the Ice Maiden, seeks a third Wimbledon singles crown as she faces former doubles partner Martina Navratilova in Friday's final. Navratilova, who beat Evert recently, carries momentum and will wear her lucky dress, while Borg meets Cannare in the men's final.
Lee Elder took a one stroke lead in the 150000 dollar Greater Milwaukee Open at Tuckaway Country Club in Franklin Wisconsin. He shot a 66 6 under par with six birdies and one bogey despite fatigue and heat. Elder said his timing is back and he expects to be a major factor on the tour again.
Shock's Tap built a 5-0 first inning lead and never trailed, led by four-hit performances from Marcia Agamy Kim Marietta and Pennie Kyrouac with two home runs by Agamy plus three hits from Joey Wisman. Dairy Queen's Fitzmaurice took the loss as Shocks Wills earned the win with Bailey saving.
The Farmer's Insurance women's slow pitch squad finished third at the No Dogs Allowed Tournament in Kankakee after dropping an opening game 7-6 to Barnaby's of Park Forest. In the loser's bracket they defeated Ludgwig's Sweet Talkers 18-0, Standard Truck Parts 18-3, Cheeks of Kankakee 5-0, and Joliet's Peyla Electric 3-1 before slipping 2-1 to Honiotes of Joliet. They will join four Morris teams for the ASA District Tournament in Kankakee this weekend.
AL manager Billy Martin names an offense heavy roster for the July 11 game led by eight pitchers and star hitters from the Red Sox and others. Lary Sorensen earns eighth pitching spot while Munson may miss the game with a sore knee and absence could tilt the lineup.
Los Angeles manager Tom Lasorda announced 11 additions to the National League All Star roster for the 49th All Star Game in San Diego. Backup catchers include Ted Simmons and Bob Boone, with Lou Stargell at first base and Dave Lopes at second backing Joe Morgan. Shortstop duty backs up Larry Bowa to Concepcion, while Ron Cey joins the infield. Outfielders are Jeff Burroughs, Jack Clark, Terry Puhl, and Reggie Smith, with Clark earning Player of the Month honors for May. Eddie Mathews is honorary NL captain. Bill Buhler, John Mattei to handle training. Jim Davenport and Bobby Wine to batting practice pitching. Mark Cresse in batting practice duties.
The South Wilmington team improved to 13-0 after a 24 1 victory over the Gardner Giants at Gardner on Thursday. Craig Bury earned the win in relief or start? and went 5 5 with a double while Kevin Stellano produced four hits including two doubles. Dave Cullick added a triple and two hits, Steve Wilson had two hits, and Mike Ashley also collected a triple in a 19 hit effort. Gardner’s Chad Harvey took the loss with Chris Christianson and Shawn DeLong also pitching for Gardner.
Morris All-Stars improve to 4-0 with a 12-3 win over Opdyke as John Buberle pitches a one hitter, fanning 17 and walking eight. Morris executes 12 hits led by Bruce Ryder, Buberle, and Karl Chronister with two each, while Steve Corsello belts a sixth inning grand slam. A twin bill against Mazon is set for July 15 at McKinley Park starting at 1 p.m.
Fern Trucano captured the Ladies Golf June Handicap Tour crown at Morris Country Club after a sudden death win over Jean Coop who advanced by beating Nancy Brown. Coop beat Margaret Mosimann to reach the finals, while Helen Bussey led the Low Net Back Nine with 34 in the Championship Flight.
Philadelphia names Bob McCammon as the new head coach succeeding Fred Shero in a major NHL coaching change. The Jets add multiple college and free agent players including Dowell Earley Sidler Williamson Bellamy Szigethy Lazaro as part of a busy NFL roster move. Cincinnati hires Donald Smith as a part time basketball assistant.
Morris Moose defeated Dwight 143 in a five inning game as Mike Lutz allowed three hits. Frank Warner hit two homers and Jeff Hanson one in a 10 run fourth inning after trailing 3-0. Moose improves to 6-1 as coach Bob Matteson notes improved hitting and prepares for Odell next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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