Morris High names Dan Darlington replaced as basketball coach
Morris High School will replace Dan Darlington, who also coaches football, with Dwayne Roe of McClain Illinois as head basketball coach. The move follows discussions at board meetings about heavy coaching loads after the death of Joe Laughary, with Darlington choosing to remain as football coach. Roe brings extensive high school and college coaching experience.
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Yankees star Jackson ill, out of All Star game
Reggie Jackson cancelled his All Star start after calling manager Billy Martin from Oakland to report a 104 degree fever. Graig Nettles returned to the AL roster while Jackson was replaced by Fred Lynn or Chet Lemon. The AL lineup also added Jerry Remy for an injured Rick Burleson as key changes shaped the San Diego Stadium showcase.
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Nettles
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Red Sox
Rick Burleson
Cleveland
Thurman Munson
Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
Darrell Porter
Kansas City
Munson
Dwight Evans
Yastrzemski
Johnny Bench
Atlanta Braves
Biff Pocoroba
San Diego Stadium
Padres
Vida Blue
Nicklaus in Slump as British Open Opens at St Andrews
Jack Nicklaus, 38, says his game has stalled for three months and he has not won a major since the 1975 PGA. He aims to snap the drought at St Andrews where he won the Open in 1970, part of a strong record at the event and a 155-player field prepares to tee off Wednesday.
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Heaven Help Us
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Jack Grout
Morris High picks Dick Anderson as new athletic director
Dick Anderson, 39, named athletic director at Morris High School replacing Bob Ferguson. Former Plainfield High principal brings coaching background from Urbana and Plano, praises Morris facilities and strong girls program, notes need for qualified coaches and balanced budget cuts at Plainfield. He aims to promote MC HS athletics and open the new pool to the community.
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William
Bob'' Ferguson
Morris High School
Plainfield High School
Herald
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Bob Black
M.C.H.S
Bob Ferguson
Jerry Gray
Gray
Belvidere High School
Anderson
DeKalb High School
University of
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Urbana
Plano
Plainfield
Morris
Commonwealth Edison
Fergie
Ferguson
Indiana
Farmer's Insurance extends unbeaten run in league action
Farmer's Insurance stays 16-0 atop the Morris Women's Slow Pitch Red Division with a 6-4 win over Shenefiel State Farms Insurance at Carbon Hill. Diane Sterba earned the victory as State Farm rallies fell short after a 6-1 deficit, Jan Elgar and Irma Hughes led the offense with multi hit games. Roth's also won 15-1 over McDonald's in the Blue Division as Nancy Steele and Cheryl Roth drove runs in a high scoring affair.
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State Farm
Farmer
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State
Roth’s
Nancy Steele
RBI
Cheryl Roth
Tracy Tesdal
Sharon Donahue
Deb Bols
Gloria Prombo
G. Thompson
McDonald's
Money's All-Star selection sparks Brett farce remark
In San Diego UPI reports Kansas City’s George Brett labels Don Money's AL second baseman selection a farce while Money explains fan voting caused the unusual placement. Brett says his criticism targets the voting, not Money. Separately, Morris Stags sweep Aldrich Tires 1-0 then lose 4-0 as Dan Elgar drives in the lone run. Church League: Immaculate Conception beats First Methodist 17-3 with Wethington winning and Steele taking the loss. I.C.C. to face Stavanger Lutheran next.
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George Brett
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Kansas City Royals
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Aldrich
Rochelle
Dave Matteson
Stags
Warren Overman
Dan Elgar
Brown
Curt Mitchell
Mitchell
Elgar
Jack Farber
Immaculate Conception Church
First Methodist
Bill Wethington
Denny Steele
I.C.C
Stavanger Lutheran
Milton Pope
Baseball moves and hockey and football signings compiled
United Press International reports multiple sports transactions. Atlanta optioned shortstop Pat Rockett to Richmond of the International League and recalled Carl Hubbard. Chicago optioned lefty Steve Trout to Iowa of the American Association. New York signed Matt Olli as a free agent. Boston announced John Bucyk will serve in a non playing capacity. Detroit signed Amos Fowler and Dwight Hicks to football contracts.
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Pat Rockett
Richmond
Carl Hubbard
Chicago
Steve Trout
Iowa
New York
Matt Olli
Boston
John Bucyk
Detroit
Amos Fowler
Dwight Hicks
Lisbon Little League routs Sheridan 18 3 in four innings
Lisbon improved to 8 2 with an 18 3 victory over Sheridan in four innings by the 15 run rule. Brent Anderson earned the win with four strikeouts and five walks while Chris Gunner took the loss with one strikeout and six walks. Anderson and Kevin Clausel each had three hits for Lisbon, with Marty Myre and Larry Hill adding two apiece. Lisbon will host Serena next Monday.
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Sheridan
Brent Anderson
Chris Gunner
Anderson
Kevin Clausel
Marty Myre
Larry Hill
Serena
South Wilmington Keeps Perfect Slate With 37 18 Win Over Braceville
South Wilmington improved to 14 0 after a 37 18 victory over Braceville. Mike Ashley walked nine and struck out two to earn the win while Braceville’s Bill Sorensen took the loss with 16 walks. Stellano went 5 5 with two doubles and two triples and Patterson hit two homers for South Wilmington. Braceville hosts Elwood 1 next, while South Wilmington visits Elwood 2 on July 13.
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Braceville
Mike Ashley
Allan Patterson
Tim Grieff
Craig Rury
Kevin Stellano
Jeff Wollman
Trout Sent to Iowa Farm Club by White Sox
Chicago White Sox optioned left handed pitcher Steve Trout to their Iowa farm club in the American Association. Trout had joined from Knoxville in the Southern League where he went 8-3 with a 1.47 ERA. He appeared once in relief on July 1 at Minnesota, pitching one inning and allowing one run on two hits.
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G.C.Y.A.A. girls senior softball clash ends 15 3
Team 3 defeated Team 2 15 to 3 in G C Y A A girls senior softball. Patsy Swanson pitched for the win while Lauri Wacker man took the loss. Team 3 hitters Tina Varner Judy Mullinger and Cindy Peterson each went 2 for 3. Team 2 responses Marcie Garling and Cathy Niekirk went 2 for 3.
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Patsy Swanson
Lauri Wackerman
Tina Varner
Judy Mullinger
Cindy Peterson
Marcie Garling
Cathy Niekirk
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