Comets Win Regional, Reach Marengo Sectional Vase
The Braidwood Reed-Custer Comets defeated Yorkville 9-2 to capture the regional crown and earn a spot in the Marengo Sectional at 10 a.m. Chuck Kolotka pitched three hits, 10 strikeouts, and four walks as Lestina, Nowak, Stehlik, Zavala, and Kolotka drove in runs. The Comets out hit Yorkville 12-3 and improved to 15-11 on the season.
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Don Zinnel
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Panthers End Season With Big Win Over Saunemin
Gardner-South Wilmington closes 1978 with a 13-4 victory over Saunemin in five innings. GSW routs ahead in the second, with seven runs, then adds in third, fourth, and fifth to finish 13-4 for spring. Mark Finn hits a two-run homer, Ray Lee adds doubles. Sorensen leads spring pitching with 5-0, while Finn, Sorensen and Tyler pace RBI.
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Dodgers Beat Padres Behind Mota Pinch Hit Triple
Manny Mota delivered a bases loaded, three run double in the eighth as the Dodgers rallied to an 8-1 win over the Padres. It was his 135th career pinch hit, second only to Smokey Burgess, with Lasorda praising his clutch contributions. Other NL and AL results followed, including Montreal over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati routing Atlanta.
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Morris All Stars rout Channahon in 15 1
Morris All Stars crushed Channahon 15 to 1 as Chad Matteson struck out 11 while allowing three hits and adding three hits of his own. Kerry Klein homered, David Perucca and Paul Niewinski each had two hits. Koch took the loss for Channahon as Morris tabs Mazon at McKinley Park Wednesday. South Wilmington rolled to 3 0 on Patterson two hits and Bury homer and double. They travel to Elwood No 1 Thursday for 6 PM game.
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David Perucca
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Opdyke
MVK girls fall to Genoa Kingston in regionals
MVK girls softball were eliminated 12-3 by Genoa Kingston in a regional clash. MVK finished 2-1 this spring after weather-driven sub regional play, with coach Mary Mitchell lamenting nine errors and limited offensive support despite standout effort from pitcher Lynn Bates.
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Jets claim WHA title as Hedberg Nilsson leave Jets
Winnipeg Jets win the AVCO Cup 5-3 over the New England Whalers to secure their second WHA championship. Swedes Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson will depart for the NHL's New York Rangers, ending four years with Winnipeg and the Hot Line era. Nilsson and Hedberg reflect on memories, fans, and the final victory as coach Harry Neale praises Winnipeg's performance and notes the Whalers’ effort. The team will hold a downtown victory parade in Winnipeg.
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Larry Hillman
Flyers coach Fred Shero resigns after seven years
Philadelphia coach Fred Shero says he can no longer do the job with the Flyers and has submitted his resignation to General Manager Keith Allen. The club has not accepted the resignation and will seek a meeting to resolve the situation. Shero led the Flyers to consecutive championships in 1974 and 1975.
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Women's Softball Tournament Seeks 32 Teams at Carbon Hill
Teams are needed for a 32 team women's softball tournament at Carbon Hill on June 10 and 11. For more information contact Jay Varland at 942-5779.
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Jay Varland
Morris Freshmen End Season 16-4 in Doubleheader Loss
Morris freshmen baseball conclude season with a 5-1 and 19-3 defeats to Joliet Catholic. Steve Covey took the first-game loss, Tony Niewinski homered for Morris, John Kauzlaric went 2-3. Joliet Catholic added unearned runs in the seventh. Game two saw Mark Sharp charged with five runs in the first inning as Morris committed seven errors. Morris had earlier a 3-0 win over Oswego, lifting season mark to 16-4.
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Fanning
Tony Niewinski
John Kauzlaric
Mark Sharp
Joliet
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Dave Maskel
Oswego
Morris Frosh
Morris Redskin softball bows to Clifton Central in regional
Morris High School exits the Bradley Bourbonnais Regional after a 12-3 loss to Clifton Central. Holly Butterfield struggled with 11 walks before Kay Mullaney moved to pitching and Lisa Lund led Morris with a 2-3 day. The season ends 14-8, with eight returning starters and a bright future cited by coach John Mackinson. Morris finished 4-3 in the Little Seven, tied for fourth with Batavia Plainfield Oswego, behind Kaneland and Sycamore.
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Kaneland
Sycamore
Batavia
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Waubonsie Valley
Morris Womens Softball Opens Season With Wins Across League
The Morris Women's Softball League opened its second night with Farmer's Insurance routing Shock's Top 10-2. Jan Elgar and Diane Punke led with multi hit games while Diane Sterba earned the win. Other results include First National Bank's 14-4 loss to Sklut's, McDonald's over Robbim 98, Echo Lanes blanking Dairy Queen 10-0, and Roth's Insurance sweeping Robkin's Upholstery 12-2.
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Third Annual Men’s Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament Opens
Men’s teams are invited to enter the Third Annual Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament at Morris Lighted Ballpark June 30 to July 2 with rain date July 4. It features a 16-team double elimination format with trophies for first through fourth places and individual awards for the winner. Entry is on a first-come basis with a $75 fee. contact League President Tom Talarico at 942-3601 after 4 pm for details.
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