MCHS Girls Softball Suffer 12-2 Loss to Streator
Morris High School girls softball fell 12-2 in five innings to Streator on a calm Monday at home. Holly Butterfield took the loss as Streator built a 12-0 lead before Morris scored twice in the bottom of the fourth. Coach John Mackinson called Streator the toughest opponent Morris has faced this season.
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Morris Redskin
Morris
Outfit
Redskins
John Mackinson
Streator
Gail Russell
Butterfield
Cheryl DeChausse
Marilyn Riley
Russell
Mackinson
Sycamore
Debbie Hall
Mary Lou Wargo
Illinois Valley wins five in Will County Special Olympics
Illinois Valley Workshop employees dominated Joliet East High School events with five first places. Todd Esgar won the 50 yard dash in the 18 year TMH division and the obstacle course in the older TMH group. Kurt Munson and Greg Hanson each earned top finishes along with Christine Baker in EMH softball throw.
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Illinois Valley Workshop
Will County
Joliet East High School
John Pfeifer
Christine Baker
Kurt Munson
Todd Elgar
Greg Hanson
Todd Esgar
Esgar
Munson
TMH
Hanson
Baker
Joliet East
Pfeifer
Illinois Valley
GCYAA Plans Junior Olympics and May Budget Meeting
At its monthly session the Grundy County Youth Athletic Association reviewed the boxing show results and spaghetti supper. It will send representatives to the Junior Olympics this weekend and schedules football signup for June. A special meeting is set for May 15 at McKinley School at 7 p.m. to finalize next year’s budget.
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Grundy County Youth Athletic Association
GCYAA
McKinley School
Major league standings and slated games update
Baseball news provides daily standings for American League East and West with team records, winning percentages, games back, and upcoming night games led by notable pitchers. It lists Monday results, suspended games due to rain, and the night schedules for Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Boston Seattle Oakland California Minnesota Texas and more, including probable pitchers for today’s games.
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United Press International
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Pittsleigh Chicago
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Rogers
Niekro
Lemongello
Philadelphia
Kaat
Koosman
Cincinnati
Hume
Chamber of Commerce minor league all star team practice
The Chamber of Commerce minor league all star team holds a practice Saturday at 10 a.m. at McKinley Park. Attendees include Jim Feeney, David Perucca, Chad Matteson, Mike Feeney, Darrin Davy, Paul Niewinski, Jeff Kennard, Rian Rountree, Rich Hamilton, Dennis Maskel, Steve Mosier, Kerry Kline, Jody Ferguson, Tad Schmitz and Ronnie Holburt. Boys should bring gloves. If unable to attend, call Glen Schaefer at 942 3419.
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Chamber of Commerce
McKinley Park
Jim Feeney
David Perucca
Chad Matteson
Mike Feeney
Darrin Davy
Paul Niewinski
Jeff Kennard
Rian Rountree
Rich Hamilton
Dennis Maskel
Steve Mosier
Kerry Kline
Jody Ferguson
Tad Schmitz
Ronnie Holburt
Glen Schaefer
Carew May Go To California Angels In Trade Talk
Twins star Rod Carew appears headed for an exit within weeks as California Angels emerge as the likely destination. Minnesota owner Calvin Griffith says Carew, a 32 year old six time batting champion, has requested a trade amid salary demands. Angels and Rangers have discussed a package including Paul Hartzell Dave Chalk and Ken Landreaux while Carew contemplates his options under his 195 000 annual contract and 10 5 rights.
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Milton Richman
UPI
NEW York
Rod Carew
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
California Angels
Carew
Twins
Calvin Griffith
Griffith
Minnesota
Angels
Texas Rangers
Paul Hartzell
Dave Chalk
Ken Landreaux
Detroit
Milt May
Toronto Flyers Seek Victory to Even Series With Bruins
In a pivotal playoff night, the Flyers aim to even the Stanley Cup semifinal at two games apiece against Boston as Bernie Parent starts in goal. Toronto faces elimination versus Montreal with Borje Salming out and Guy Lafontaine sidelined, while Lanny McDonald insists Toronto must win four to advance.
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Mike Tully
Philadelphia
Fred Shero
Shero
Flyers
Boston Bruins
Spectrum
Toronto
Montreal Canadien
Boston
Don Cherry
Bernie Parent
Bruins
Ron Grahame
Gerry Cheevers
Maple Leafs
Canadiens
Lanny McDonald
Borje Salming
Leafs
Montreal
Guy Lapointe
McDonald
Royals Shaped to Stall Rice But Yaz Still Delivers Win
Kansas City deployed a four-man outfield shift to slow Jim Rice, yet Carl Yastrzemski powered Boston to an 8-4 victory at Fenway. Yastrzemski drove in four runs, including a seventh inning homer, helping the Red Sox extend their win streak as Fred Lynn homered and Bob Stanley earned the win. Rain wiped out other AL games while New York beat Cincinnati 3-2 in 10 innings in the NL.
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Fred McMane
UPI
Kansas City Royals
Jim Rice
Carl Yastrzemski
Rice
Royals
Whitey Herzog
RBI
Yastrzemski
Red Sox
Boston
Fenway Park
Fred Lynn
Bob Stanley
Stanley
Luis Tiant
Stephenson Wins Women's International in Hilton Head
Australian golfer Jan Stephenson defeated Beth Daniel by four strokes to win the Women's International in Hilton Head. Despite a late wobble, Stephenson closed the final eight holes at one under par to finish 5 under 283, her first LPGA victory since April 1976.
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S.C
UPI
Jan Stephenson
Stephenson
Birmingham
Ala
Beth Daniel
JoAnne Carner
Miami
Donna Young
Pam Higgins
Penny Pulz
Jane Blalock
Judy Rankin
Kathy Postlewait
Injuries fail to fend off Bullets in playoffs
The Washington Bullets trail the Philadelphia 76ers by one win in the series despite Wes Unseld and Phil Chenier sidelined, and Kevin Grevey battling neck pain. The Bullets have won three of four games, with coach Dick Motta stressing their cohesion as they challenge the favored Sixers in Philadelphia.
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United Press International
Washington Bullets
Wes Unseld
Phil Chenier
Kevin Grevey
Philadelphia 76Ers
Brotherly Love
Bullets
Sixers
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Denver Nuggets
Seattle
Dennis Johnson
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Johnson
Bobby Jones
Brown
Washington
76Ers
Philadelphia
New York Knicks
Dick Motta
Major League Leaders in Pitching and Hitting Show Tight Races
National and American League leaders are listed for batting and pitching. Key names include Rice and Hobson for Bos at 32 and 25 home runs, Grimsley and Forsch top wins in the NL, Tanana and Ryan leading ERAs and strikeouts, with diverse teams such as Dodgers, Pirates, Mets, and Yankees receiving top marks across categories.
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Cin
Parker
Pitt
McCovey
Smith
Rice
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Hobson
Zisk
Tex
Staub
Det
Carew
Minn
Tanana
Cal
Lee
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Oak
Torrez
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May Det
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Rice Bos
AdrgzDet
Inglin Bal Jcksn
Bell Cle
Pnela NY
Coopr Mil
Harlw Bal
Bench
Luzinski
Phil
Winfield
Baylor
Hisle
Alexander
Baseball and College Coaching and Football Signings
The sports slate notes Daniel Weppner was signed by Boston and assigned to St. Petersburg in the Florida Instructional League. Cincinnati optioned Doug Capilla, activated Ray Knight. Furman named Eddie Holbrook head basketball coach. Newberry named Jack Rhine Jr. head baseball coach. Washington signed free agents including Chris Tormey, Bill Seibolt, Larry Franklin, and Duane Jones.
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Larry Franklin
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