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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1978

Page

11

Norm's Takes Second In Division 3 Softball Thriller

Norm's Lounge beat Prombo Realty 13 11 in eight innings to climb to 7-5 and move Prombo to 7-6 in Division 3. Tom Stalkner led Norm's with four hits including three doubles as Doug Harseim earned the save. Prombo's Bill Washburn and Bill Wethington took notable steps in a see-saw game. Mortgage Inn widened its lead by routing Bonanza 18-2 behind Ken Kinsella two run homer and a four run first inning. Mark Moore got the win.

Norm’s Lounge Prombo Realty Prombo Norm’s Mortgage Inn Bonanza Norm's Tom Stalkner Rob Enger Mike Roe Terry Klepp Lee Peacock Bill Smith Peacock Bill Washburn Doug Harseim Steve Thompson Bill Wethington Ken Kinsella Pat Feeney Mortgage Mike Nichols Kinsella

Morris Moose wins two in Tri-County Pony League doubleheader

Morris Moose defeated the Morris All-Stars 2-1 in a suspended game and then won 6-3 in the regularly scheduled contest Tuesday night. Dave Maskel sparked the late rally in the suspended game, while Jeff Hanson delivered the game ending single. Tony Niewinski earned the win in relief, with Jerry Vickers taking the loss. In the regular game Moose jumped to a 4-0 start, with Niewinski and Lutz providing key baserunning and hits as Frank Warner drove in a run with a triple. The Moose extended to 6-0 before the All-Stars rallied, but Moose held on for the win.

Morris Moose Morris All-Stars Tri-County Pony League Moose Dave Maskel Jeff Hanson Tony Niewinski Mike Lutz Jerry Vickers Steve Covey Niewinski Lutz John Kazlaric Frank Warner All-Stars Joe Torbeck Mike Cryder Jeff Poundstone Torbeck Steve Carter Ron Lear

Michigan Wolverines face tougher path to Big Ten title

Michigan coach emphasizes rebuilt defenses and injury risk as 95 man scholarship cap begins. He notes losses at linebacker including Anderson and Tedesco, safety Hicks, and key players in the defensive backfield. He praises QB Rick Leach and backfield stars Davis Huckleby Clayton, with Clayton and Mitchell Feaster adding speed on the wings.

Ann Arbor Mich UPI Michigan State Indiana Minnnesota Ohio State Michigan Purdue Jim Young Iowa John Anderson Dom Tedesco Dwight Hicks Mike Jolly Ron Spkins Bob Hollway Eas Rick Leach Leach Russell Davis Harlan Huckleby Ralph Clayton Davis Huckleby Clayton Alan Mitchell Rodney Feaster Gene Johnson Mark Schmerge Doug Marsh Johnson Mark Donahue Walt Downing Mike Kenn Bill Dufek Steve Nauta

Multiple Pro sports teams announce player moves and retirements

United Press International reports a flurry of transactions across baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Atlanta promotes Bill Lucas to VP and director while recalling Tommy Boggs. Mets recall Mike Bruhert. Giants acquire John Tamargo from St. Louis. Casanova retires to study medicine. Cryder signs with New England. Jets cut several rookies. Seattle signs Jesse O Neal. Washington cuts several receivers and defensive backs. Chicago signs Tony Parker. Washington names Mark Pray PR director. Minnesota signs Bryan Maxwell.

United Press International Atlanta Bill Lucas Tommy Boggs Richmond New York Mets Mike Bruhert Tidewater San Francisco John Tamargo St. Louis Cincinnati Tommy Casanova New England Bob Cryder Alabama New York Jets Don Covin Trenton State Willie Jenkins Miami Fla Neil Hutton Penn State Seattle Jesse O'Neal Washington Billy Lefear Bart Bueton Dwight Allen Cleo Montgomery Charlie Nash Jimmy Raglan Skip Chase Rod Overholt Billy Woods Chicago Tony Parker Loyola Mark Pray Minnesota Bryan Maxwell

Baseball Standings and Tonight's Doubleheader Schedule

MLB and AL standings shown with team records and games back. Probable pitchers listed for eight games today across National and American leagues. Tonight’s schedule features matchups including San Francisco at Chicago and Houston at New York with multiple late games and nights.

Phila Chicago Pittsbigh Montreal New York St.Louis West L Pet San Fran Los Anga Cincinati San Diego Atlanta Houston Inns Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Blue Williams Lamp Burris Easterly Solomon Boston Milwauke Baltimoe Detroit Seattle Baltimore Texas Milwaukee Toronto Oakland Cleveland California Slaton Keough Jenkins Kansas City Gale D. Martinez Kravec Torrez Sorenson Figueroa Minnesota Zahn Jefferson Honeycutt Wise Ryan

Minooka Clinches Tie After 16 4 Pony League Win

Minooka and Morris Moose share first in Pony League after a 16 4 five inning win over Opdyke. Doug Stafford the winning pitcher, Greg Sager took the loss. Steve Foster 3 4 with a two run homer, plus two hits by Stafford Fillipitch and Frye. Opdyke’s John Fredrick had two hits. Minooka 26 14 overall hosts Ingalls Park All Stars tonight and Morris All Stars Thursday at MCHS diamond.

Minooka Morris Moose Opdyke Doug Stafford Greg Sager Steve Foster Mark Fillipitch Rob Frye John Fredrick Ingalls Park Joliet MCHS

First Presbyterian Dominates Peace Lutheran In Church League

In Tuesday night church softball action First Presbyterian defeated Peace Lutheran 16-6 in the men's game and 11-3 in the women's game. Jack Ferguson earned the win on the mound for the Presbyterian men with Stan Motter taking the loss. Presbyterian hitters Ray DeLong Larry Grieff and Scott Breuning homered. Harold Carlson went deep for Peace Lutheran. Pam Breuning secured the win in the women's game. Teri Ferguson collected three hits while Alane Grieff Jean Ann Robinson and Liz Harseim each had two for the Presbyterians.

First Presbyterian Peace Lutheran Jack Ferguson Stan Motter Ray DeLong Larry Grieff Scott Breuning Harold Carlson Pam Breuning Teri Ferguson Alane Grieff Jean Ann Robinson Liz Harseim Presbyterians

Hearing Loss Not a Sign of Old Age Free Tests at Church

Free electronic hearing tests offered by Beltone at First United Methodist Church Morris Illinois on Friday from 2 to 5 PM. Tests use latest electronic equipment to assess hearing loss and potential aid. Call Beltone 1 726 8674 to arrange home appointment if unable to attend.

First United Methodist Church W. Jackson Beltone W. Jackson St Morris, Ill

LA withdraws bid to host 84 Olympics

Los Angeles abandons its 1984 Olympic bid after failing to reach a financial deal with the IOC. Mayor Tom Bradley announced withdrawal as the IOC rejected the latest financial proposal, amid fears over costs, taxes, and security.

Terrance W. McGarry Los Angeles International Olympic Committee IOC Tom Bradley Lausanne Switzerland Lord Killanin Bradley U.S. Olympic Committee Killanin New York Montreal Mexico City Munich

South Wilmington Edges Odell? In Vitational Youth Game

South Wilmington fell to Odell 23-8 in the Dwight Invitational for eight and nine year olds. Dave Cullick took the loss walking six and fanning four after going 2-2 with a double. Odell’s John Rygh earned the win with four walks and four strikeouts.

South Wilmington Odell Dave Cullick Cullick Tom Grieff Kevin Stellano Grieff Stellano John Rygh

Morris Fast Pitch Softball League Final Schedule

The last day of the Morris season features Friday games: Greencord Realty vs Joe's Place in Seneca at 7 and Seneca vs Tastee Freeze at 8 30. Sunday shows Morris Stages versus Carpetile in Plano, Carpetile versus Mazon Verona Bank at 2 30, plus Friday results Mazon Verona Bank against Joe's Place and Tastee Freeze versus Stag's, with Sunday matches Carpetilé versus Tastee Freez, Carpetile versus Tastee Freez, Gretencord Realty versus Mazon Verona Bank, and Gretencord Realty versus Stag's.

Morris Fast Pitch Greencord Realty Joe’s Place Seneca Tastee Freeze Yorville Morris Stage's Carpetile Plano Mazon Verona’ Bank Mazon Verona Bank Joe’s

Roth's Triumphs Over McGrath's 14-3 Victory

Roth's scored four runs in the first inning and added five in the second to overpower McGrath's 14 to 3. G Prombo earned the win while Wendy Garling took the loss. G Steele went 4-5, Tesdal 2-4 with a triple and a homer, and Donahue and Maierhoffer each went 3-4.

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