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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1977

Page

6

Baseball Standings and Tonight's MLB Schedule Highlights

League standings show New York and Chicago atop their divisions with Montreal trailing in a crowded field. Tonight features American and National League action across multiple games including New York at Atlanta and Philadelphia at Cincinnati with several duel starts timed from 7:35 to 10:35 p.m. Eastern.

Chicago Pittsbgh St.Louis Phila Montreal New York LosAng Cinci San Diego San Fran Houston Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia Todd Leon Bahnsen Andujar Kaat Norman Pittsburgh Rooker Los Angeles Sutton Bonham Griffin St. Louis Forsch San Francisco Halicki Boston Baltimoe Miln Clevelad Detroit Toronto Minn Calif Texas Kaw City Oakland Seattle Cleveland Kansas City Knapp Wise Perry Garland Hassler Gullett Medich Jones California Hartzell Minnesota Redfern Jefferson Hiller Milwaukee Haas

Athletics Triumph Over Phillies and Giants Defeat Yankees

In Tri-County Youth Athletic Association of Minooka action the Athletics beat the Phillies 8-1 with Loren DeLandre earning the win and hitting a home run plus a double. A large contribution came from Dave Thompson triple Phil Drew two triples and a double John Flethouse adding a double. Leslie Dilday homered for Philadelphia. The Giants defeated the Yankees 13-11 as Don Nugent collected four hits including a homer. Robert Dullard added a homer Marty Redmond tripled and doubled. Yankees’ Terry Dooley tripled while Steve Clennon and Rober Urbanic doubled.

Tri-County Giants Yankees Don Nugent Robert Dullard Marty Redmond Terry Dooley Steve Clennon Rober Urbanic

Gretencord Realty tops Bloomington in 16-2 game

Gretencord Realty defeated the Bloomington Patriots 16 to 2 Monday at Saunemin. Pitcher Dick Parker fanned nine and walked one. Evert Poyner Larry Walker and Russ Battersby each had three hits. Mick Severson hit a home run. Gretencord Realty improves to 13-4 and travels to Youngstown, Indiana for a 7 p.m. doubleheader at Lighted Ball Park.

Gretencord Realty Bloomington Patriots Saunemin Dick Parker Parker Evert Poyner Larry Walker Russ Battersby Gretencord Mick Severson Youngstown Indiana

Red Sox rally past White Sox in 10 to grab first place

Boston, leading 4-2 after eight, tied it on a Burleson single Rice triple and Yaz sacrifice fly. Fisk RBI single in the 10th off Jerry Anderson powered a 5-4 win, Campbell earned the win and Boston moved a half game ahead of the Yankees.

Boston UPI Red Sox Chicago White Sox Bill Campbell Carlton Fisk Don Zimmer Fisk Rick Miller Denny Doyle New York Yankees Kansas City Rick Burleson Jim Rice Carl Yastrzemski Campbell Burleson Jerry Anderson Miller Jim Essian Rice

AR TGO Father's Day Classic Entry Draws National Stars

Drivers from eight states headline Sunday's ARTGO Father's Day Classic with over 50 entrants vying for 24 starting berths in a 100 lap finale. Terry Bivins and Wisconsin veterans led by Dick Trickle Tom Reffner and Joe Shear join out of state challengers Jim Cushman Bob Senneker Dave Reading Larry Phillips and 18 year old Mark Martin. Practice starts noon qualifications at 1 pm and racing at 2 30 pm with two 50 lap features two consolations a semi feature and King of the Hill. A companion ARTGO program runs Saturday at Capital Super Speedway near Madison Wisconsin.

Nascar Terry Bivins Shawnee Kansas Wisconsin Dick Trickle Tom Reffner Joe Shear Ohio Jim Cushman Michigan Bob Senneker Dave Reading Indiana Larry Phillips Missouri Mark Martin Batesville Arkansas Larry Schuler Tom Musgrave Jerry Kemperman Capital Super Speedway Madison

Seneca Triumphs Over Opdyke 8-7 In Extra Innings

Seneca edged Opdyke 8-7 in a tense nine inning game at Opdyke after tying 6-6 in the seventh. Opdyke standout Darin London went 4 for 5, Matt Wills 2 for 3, and Doug Sharp 2 for 3, while Seneca’s Brian Orsburn went 2 for 3. Earlier, Mazon beat Opdyke 11-7 with Scott Lindsey 3 for 3.

Seneca Opdyke Darin London Matt Wills Doug Sharp Brian Orsburn Mazon Scott Lindsey

NHL Draft Opens With Shortage Prompting Careful Selections

NHL general managers begin the draft amid player shortages. Detroit leads the reverse-order picks, followed by Colorado and Washington, with defensemen favored and prospects like Barry Beck Brad Maxwell Kevin McCarthy Doug Wilson and Robert Picard among early selections. Dale McCourt tops the forward candidates. US college players Doug Berry Terry Schnarr Tom Gorence Steve Stoyanovich and Ron Langway garner attention.

Montreal UPI National Hockey League Toronto New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings Colorado Washington Barry Beck Brad Maxwell New Westminster Kevin McCarthy Winnipeg Ottawa Doug Wilson Robert Picard Dale McCourt St. Catherine

Dairy Queen Dominates Roth Insurance 15-0 in Five Inning Win

Dairy Queen opened with four first inning runs highlighted by Karen Gronski three run homer. Gronski added another three run shot in the second as Cathy Wawczak Graenski Sherri Brown and Kathy Holman contributed multi hit efforts. Roth Insurance managed four hits and no scoring threats.

Dairy Queen Roth Insurance Morris High School Linda Marietta Maddy Fitzmaurice Karen Gronski Gronski Kathy Holman Steele Cathy Wawczak Graenski Brown Holman

Morris Stars Rout Dwight In Pony League Clash

The Morris Stars defeated Dwight 14 to 1 in Morris. Dave Maskel earned the win with a three hitter, Budzius took the loss, and Morris exploded for eight runs in the third inning. Don Davidson collected three hits including a triple and a double, while Craig Berens hit a homer. Miller doubled for Dwight. Morris improves to 1-3 and hosts Odell at 6 p.m. tonight.

Morris Stars Dwight Morris Dave Maskel Budzius Don Davidson Craig Berens Miller Maskel Odell

Yankees top Braves 10 6 in minor league clash

The Yankees beat the Braves 10-6 in a Monday game. Bret Barry hit a triple while Terry Smith and Mark Mettile added doubles. Eric Enger earned the win with 14 strikeouts. Steve Corsi orello had the Braves only hit.

Yankees Braves Bret Barry Terry Smith Mark Mettile Eric Enger Steve Corsello

Minooka Edges All Stars In 15 Year Old Victory

Minooka 15 year olds defeat the Morris All-Stars 15-2 as Steve Jebens gets the win and Torbeck takes the loss Mark Rehns belts two home runs in one inning a team record Minooka sits 4-1 overall 2-0 in conference and travels to Channahon for a 6 pm game.

Minooka Plainfiled Pony League Tom Schreiner Morris All- Stars Mike Robbins Jim Smith All-Stars Steve Jebens Torbeck Mark Rehns Odell Jim Schreiner Channahon

Moose run past Marseilles 11 4 in Morris contest

Morris Moose defeated Marseilles 11 to 4 as John Molner earned the win. Jim Tabler hit a three run homer in the first, Bruce Matteson drove in runs, and Curt Willeford supplied the go ahead with a double.

Morris Moose Marseilles Morris Teele John Molner Jim Tabler Blue Bill Button Bruce Matteson Jeff Tibbet Curt Willeford

Fidrych Wins AL Player of Week After Strong two Games

Mark Fidrych of Detroit post two convincing victories posting a 0.50 ERA, 12 hits allowed, 12 strikeouts, and one walk as he earns the American League Player of the Week for June 5-12. Philadelphia's Greg Luzinski earns NL Player of the Week for June 5-12 after a 13-for-27 slugging stretch with four homers, four doubles, 13 RBIs and six runs.

United Press International New York UPI Mark Big Bird Fidrych Detroit Tiger NEW York Philadelphia Phillies Greg Luzinski Luzinski the Bull

South Wilmington blank Channahon 9-0 in conference win

South Wilmington defeated Channahon 9-0 for its eighth straight conference win. Michael Ashley and Darren Ray led with two hits each for their teams, while Allen Patterson doubled, Kenny Dandeno tripled, and Craig Bury earned the win with a triple.

South Wilmington Channahon Michael Ashley Allen Patterson Kenny Dandeno Craig Bury Darren Ray

Cougars Top Tigers 4-1 Behind One-Hitter by Lutz

In Major League action at McKinley Park, the Cougars defeated the Tigers 4-1. Winning pitcher Mike Lutz threw a one hitter with 20 strikeouts. Lutz and teammate Jim Milton each went 2 for 4. Greg Matteson was the Tigers’ lone player with a hit.

McKinley Park Cougars Tigers Mike Lutz Lutz Jim Milton Greg Matteson

Morris routs Mazon in minor league clash

Morris defeated Mazon 18 to 5 on Monday in minor league play. Scott Kjellesvick earned the win, Vodacek took the loss, with Mike Connors and Dennis Maskel driving three hits each for Morris. Chad Matteson relieved Kjellesvick and struck out two of three. Morris hosts South Wilmington Friday.

Morris Mazon Scott Kjellesvick Vodacek Mike Connors Dennis Maskel Chad Matteson Kjellesvick South Wilmington

Lisbon Beats Rutland 17-0 in Little League Action

Lisbon breezed by Rutland 17 to 0 as four Lisbon players Mark Anderson Scott Anderson Scott Friestad and Marty Myre each had three hits. Lisbon totaled 17 hits while Rutland managed two. Lisbon improves to 3-0 and prepares to meet Sheridan Wednesday at 6.

Lisbon Rutland Scott Anderson Maier Mark Anderson Scott Friestad Marty Myre Sheridan

Naehring Signs With White Sox After Draft

Shortstop Mark Naehring, the White Sox third pick from the recent draft, has signed with Chicago and will join Knoxville in the Southern League. Gerald Ford, Bob Hope, Joe Garagiola, Gov. Rhodes, and Cy Laughter trailed leaders after day one of the Bogie Buster golf tourney in Dayton, with proceeds benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Fund.

Boston UPI Mark Naehring White Sox Chicago Naehring Knoxville Dayton, Ohio Gerald Ford Bob Hope Joe Garigolia James Rhodes Cy Laughter The Laughter Corp Dayton

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