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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1975

Page

6

City baseball program opens season with multiple leagues

The Morris Chamber of Commerce sponsored summer baseball program begins Monday June 9 with minor major pony leagues at Goodwill and McKinley Parks. A detailed roster lists many players and managers across leagues, with opening games featuring Braves Astros and Mets White Sox clashes at Goodwill and McKinley.

Morris The Chamber of Commerce Goodwill McKinley Parks McKinley Braves Astros Mets White Sox Red Sox Yankees Cougars Panthers Lions Tigers

Seneca Baseball Opens Schedule For 1975 Season

Seneca Summer Baseball Program head Stan Johnson released the 1975 schedule. Actions begin Thursday June 5 with Braves v Orioles and Mets v Cards at 6 p.m. on Centennial diamond.

Seneca Stan Johnson Centennial Diamond Braves Orioles Mets

Morris Legion Tops Mazon in Twin American Legion Games

Morris Legion defeated Mazon in two American Legion games on Sunday. Morris won the opener 7 to 6 as they erupted for five runs.

Morris Mazon American Legion

Steele's-Murphy's routs Boren's Realty in 12 inning softball

Steele's-Murphy's won 14-5 over Boren's Realty as Denny Steele pitched well and Denny Knapp sparked a two-run triple in the second. The club built an 8-0 lead after four innings with early offense from Rick Olson Roth Don Knapp and Jim Olson. In the nightcap Rick Carlson shut down Morris 9-1 with a three-hitter.

Steele Tom Sanders Murphy’s Rick Olson Jay Roth Don Knapp Jim Oison Rick Carlson Steve Seaman Jeff Stangland Jeff Snyder Rick Pinder

Feeney's Opens Season With 18-10 Win Over Mortgaged Inn

Feeney's Liquors began its 12th softball season with an 18 to 10 victory against Mortgaged Inn. Larry Swanson and Chuck Butterfield had three hits each on a 17-hit attack. Angelo Coduto added a triple. Denny Neary earned the win while Angel Manguel took the loss.

Feeney

Classifieds Offer Fast Sale At Low Cost

Readable classified notice promises quick sale of an item at minimal cost. Details specify a simple transaction process and approachable pricing to attract buyers.

Lewis Battles in NAIA Series Clashes on Day Three

In St Joseph Missouri Eastern Connecticut State held off Birmingham Southern 3 1 and La Verne defeated North Carolina Wilmington 8 0. Lewis University Illinois meets Sam Houston State Texas as La Verne Eastern clash and Missouri Western faces the loser of La Verne Eastern.

ST. Joseph LaVerne Eastern Connecticus Missouri Western Connecticut

Pele confirms deal with New York Cosmos in NASL

Pele stated he would sign a multimillion dollar contract with the New York Cosmos for three years and said he has begun house hunting in New York. He planned to announce the signing date on Tuesday with reports valuing the pact at about 4.7 million dollars.

Pele Santos Brazil UPI New York Cosmos New York

Two rising stars and a prodigy highlight young talent

The column profiles Jon Siron a 20 year old Morris product and Illinois junior who hit .394 and earned MVP honors. It notes his versatility at second and third base and recalls his All Big Ten freshman shortstop honor. It also covers Darryl Dawkins 18 becoming a millionaire with a seven year 76ers deal and his early spending. Carol Mann weighs in on women’s golf fun and crowd appeal.

Jon Siron Morris University of Illinois Siron Orlando Fla Darryl Dawkins Dawkins Maynard Evans Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association

Illini outfielder Siron shines amid strong local baseball ties

Siron, a Morris High School graduate, led his Illinois team with 50 hits and 7 doubles while overseeing a shift from high school speed to college competition. He notes scouts watch lineups, and discusses the growing Morris girls softball program started by Jim DeChausse and volunteers that now has 65 players across five teams.

Jim DeChausse Jim DeChausee Morris Jaycees Derby Dolls DeChausse Price the Herald Morris Goodwill Park Dave Lund Chuck Moore Bill Brayton John Davis Tom Gordon Jim Cheryl Caryn Goodwill Morris Shoe Store

Seneca Overpowers Opdyke In Quad County Baseball Contest

Seneca defeated Opdyke 11 to 7 in Quad County minor league action. Bobby Johnson earned the win with help from Dave Johnson and Jeff Schmanski. Dan Bell and Lloyd Bentz produced Opdyke hits while Opdyke committed five errors. Mark Harrington took the loss after three innings, with Travis Katzenmeier finished in relief.

Seneca Opdyke Quad County Bobby Johnson Dave Johnson Jeff Schmanski Bob Osmond Lloyd Bentz Schamnski Mark Harrington Travis Katzenmeier Dan Bell Harrington Jason Haynes Dave Barla John Brewe

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Pony League Cubs Ed Cepiel Scott Cheshareck Mark Hulbert Randy Ryder Jeff Heffern Sheldon Sobol Dave Krug John O’hagen Bob Pommier Tim Dyer Jim Murray John Roseland Tod Enger Dan Snow Steve Paulson Brian Feeney Jim Allen Brian Helgeson Tim Kukman Jim Tabler Jim Farber Mark Collins Dan Sanchez Mardy Schmitke Jeff Cockream Derrek Babcock Wade Ferri Dennis Thompson Keith Murphy Dave Cepiel John Boma Randy Sampson Paul Chamberlain Randy Gordon Kevin Callahan Jim Bell Steve Ciota Bob Howen Brian Lear Tracy Stott al Siron John Zwiers Les Enger Bill Cockream Jeff Workman Tom Haynes Greg Gudenrath Paul Magama Pat Durkee Chris McCarter Chris Prombo Don Davidson Manager John Kauzlari Frank Warner Trent Funte Mark Holbrook Randy Campbell Mike Yard Andy Buelo Smiley Reta John Barry Westley Partridge John O’brien Steve Knudson Scott Ryder Dave Maskel Carl Kramer — Manager Tom Mickelson Jeff Tibbott Curt Willeford John Galloway Scott Wilson Craig Borens Jim Donovan Mike Kramer Jeff Poundstone Charles Sliver Scott Sampson Dave Taylor Doug Hendrick Mike Nichols Bill Fredericks Andy Stewart Scott Stewart Bill Button Tom Enger Jeff Hansen Mark Bardell Mike Bardell Mike Peterson Tim Wahl Gehrig Robinson Joel Torbeck John Peacock Jerry Schrini Mark Ciota Tom Morral Rick Johnson Roger Thorsen — Manager Joe Craig Steve Kendrick Bruce Matteson Shawn Hornsby Tony Niewinski Dave Sampson Greg Dunn Scott Hummel Randy Larson Jim Lloyd Scott Gordon Steve Covey Ted Berry Dave Zumbahlen MINOR Gary Larson Scott Bartella Paul Pitkins John Allen Tracy Stump Eric Monson Glenn Petty Rick McWilliams Frank Perucca Steve Thompson Brian Gordon Mark Mettille Mike Anderson Jim Hobbe Brian Yard Rick Humphrey Jerry Witherington Troy Funte Terry Torkelson John Martin Rick Stutzki Ricky Witherington Jeff Funk Dave Witherington Sean O'Neil Mike Lohen Greg Sutter Daryl Brayton Astros Kevin Sanders Eric Rasmussen Joey Clark Dan Lyons Paul Prindiville Mike Lutz Alvin Young Mike Royce Jordan Sklut Stuart Cartwright Ron Button Chris Borgstrom John Johnson Collin Carter Terry Carter Brian Wills Mark Thompson Darrell Lear Richard Moore Ralph Hobbs Steve Kjellesvik Rodney Thorsen Jeff Kaldheim Brad Dite Danny Waggoner Paul Peterson Mark Waggoner Bruce Ryder Scott Kjellesvik Mark Castenier Bob le Beau Steve Carter Steve Owens Pete Schongard John Roundtree Peter Resler Paul Dunn Scott Roudis Mike Schweighart Scott Ferguson Scott Dunn Dennis Wordinski David Lyons Judson Partridge Mark Borgstrom Steve Boone Chris Willeford Mike Niewinsk Robert Leach Skip Hansen Dave Graham Eddie Johnson John Buberle Kevin Lear Brad Thouvenin Steve Countryman Don Graham Sox Cards Giants Twisters Tbirds Bombers Hornets Morris Legion Steele's Corey DeGrash Marlin Hartman Randy Poole Tim Brehm Brehm Tom Finland Pat Vint Carlson Hartman Snyder Dan Carey Steve Turk Poole Tim Durkee Minooka Little League Little League & Girls Alumax Ned's Standard Clyde’s Texaco Dale's Barbershop Economics Lab 1St Nat's Bank of Morris Gene's Barbershop Kathy's Beauty Shop Kodo Pharmacy Minooka Lumber Minooka Travel Inn Northern Petrochemical Ralph's Minooka Foodmart Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park van Ashlen's Texaco White's Sunoco Service Jemco Engineering Romine’s Standard Mortgaged Inn American Legion Dugout Minooka Area Larry Decker Minooka Little League Lewis NAIA A.I.D.S Anti-Illicit Drugs In Schools, Inc Grundy County Aids PO Morris III Teen Atlantic City N.J Carol Mann Ladies Professional Golf Association Bob Sonenfeld Herald Bob Wisconsin Illini Linda Wills MCHS Coal City United van Lines Polyglas Sale Blackwall F.E.T Goodzyear Goodyear BankAmericard American Express Carte Blanche Diners Club Goodyear Service Liberty U.S Datsun Toyota
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