Moose, Opdyke win in pony league tournament
In the Tri County Pony League Semi finals Morris Moose defeated Morris All-Stars 9-5 and Opdyke beat Dwight 9-7. Moose plays Odell Saturday at 3 30 p m and Opdyke faces Minooka at 2 p m with both games at Minooka.
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Morris All-Stars
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Minooka
Bob Matteson
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Rules Heinsohn Can't Be Forced Into Coaching Job
Tom Heinsohn won a court ruling preventing forced coaching of the Boston Celtics by Irv Levin’s San Diego franchise. U.S. District Judge Andrew Caffrey said Heinsohn is under Celtics contract, not linked to the San Diego post, and Levin cannot compel him to coach there. Heinsohn said he is pleased and does not plan to move.
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California
Nelson Hancock share lead at Hartford Open
Wethersfield CT leaders after opening round of the Greater Hartford Open at the Wethersfield Country Club. Phil Hancock tied 7-under 64 with Larry Nelson to top a crowded field where 69 players under par and 25 at par. Colbert joined a 65 for second. many veterans in contention.
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Andy McNickle
Rosefsky Finishes 13th at Shelbyville Invitational
In the Shelbyville Invitational, Rosefsky placed 13th among 195 anglers from three states. Sam Rosefsky of Morris netted 86 dollars with five pounds 15 ounces. First went to Roger Pryor of St. Charles, Missouri with five bass and 1 pound 3 ounces, earning 1,170 dollars. Team results show Morris residents Gerald Zullo Jim Fannin Laverne Downey Mark Washburn and Dave Schindlbeck placing third among 10 teams. The event occurred July 22 at Lithia Springs Marina on Lake Shelbyville, Illinois.
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All Stars in Earlville Tourney
The Morris Little League All Stars face Batavia at Earlville Saturday at 3 30 p m for the fifth annual Earville Tourney. With no bleachers parents must arrange seating and proceeds fund new bleachers. The tourney runs through Aug 5.
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National League East Standings and Thursday Games
MLB standings show Philadelphia leading NL East with 53 wins and Montreal trailing. Chicago and Pittsburgh chase. Thursday results include San Diego 6 Pittsburgh 3 and Houston 8 New York 3. tonight's pitching matchups feature Carlton and Lerch for Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Koosman for New York at Houston among others.
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Farmer's avenges State Farm in slow pitch upset at batpark
Farmer's Insurance defeated Shenefiel State Farm Insurance 4-2 in a late-season Red Division game at John B. Roth Lighted Ballpark. Diane Sterba got the win for Farmer's. Kay Mullaney took the loss for State Farm as both teams totaled six hits. Laurie Miller and Marilyn Riley each went 2-3. State Farm's two runs came in the sixth inning to halt a shutout.
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Diane Sterba
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Shock
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Sher Brown
Deb Bols
Cher Feeney
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Patti Maierhoffer
Brenda Darlington
Peggy Dente
Tina Tesdal
Dairy Queen
Kathy Holman
Cathy Wawczak
Joyce Siching
Morris Country Club Ladies Golf Results and Upcoming Events
Weather forced the cancellation of the 18 hole event though several ladies completed team play. Fern Trucano and Wilma Tibbitts tied for top in the Odd Hole Back Nine Championship Flight with 14s, while Dolezal Bussey 14s and Steele 13 led A Flight. B Flight winners Chouinard Wilson 13s with Coop Perucca 14s behind. McElvain edged Allen and Miesenhelder with 13s in C Flight. Regular monthly meeting held. Guest Day set for Aug 2 with five surrounding clubs. Illinois Valley Women's Invitational on Aug 13 at Spring Creek.
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Janetta Steele
Jean Fox
Darlene Chouinard
Ora Wilson
Jean Coop
Marge Perucca
June McElvain
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Spring Creek
South Wilmington Dominates Dodgers to Reach Minor League Final
South Wilmington beat Gardner Dodgers 25-2 to reach the Quad County final against Gardner Giants at 8 p.m. after Essex defeated by 9-2. Allan Patterson fanned 12, Rick Mahler walked 11. Key South Wilmington hitters included Bury with a homer and multiple 2-for- with runs. Gardner’s Richie tripled. South Wilmington to receive trophy for 16-0 league season.
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Tim Grieff
Scott
Romanetto
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Horton Helps A's Sweep White Sox Behind Big Night
At 35 Willie Horton added life to Oakland becoming a key bat as he went 3 for 5 with his seventh homer in a 7-4 win over Chicago. Horton joined Oakland on July 13 after a Cleveland release and is batting .321 in 15 games with two homers and eight RBIs.
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