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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1978

Page

8

Bullets Stall Sonics In OT At Kingdome For Record Crowd

Washington Bullets toppled Seattle 120 116 in overtime before a record 39 457 fans at the Kingdome. Charles Johnson scored 14 points, including 12 in the second half, as Washington erased a 15 point third quarter deficit to tie the series at two games each. Dennis Johnson led Seattle with 33, while Jack Sikma added 20 before fouling out.

Seattle UPI Charles Johnson Washington Bullets Kingdome Bullets Johnson Washington SuperSonics Sonics Dick Motta NBA Houston Astrodome Seattle Center Coliseum Sonic Tom Henderson Bob Dandridge Elvin Hayes Kevin Grevey Wes Unseld Mitch Kupchak Dennis Johnson Jack Sikma

Softball Schedule for Men and Women

The schedule lists men fast pitch games on Friday and Sunday with times and teams such as Morris Stag's Gretencord Realty V and M Bankers Joe's Place Yorkville Tastee Freez Carpetile Plano and others. Men slow pitch games are set for Wednesday Saturday and Sunday with matchups including Mortgage Inn Shock's Tap Norm's Lounge Northern Petrochemical Prombo Realty Minooka Bonanza Murphy's Weppler's Steele's Newark Cabaret and more. Women's slow pitch appears on Wednesday with 6:30 pm McKinley McDonald's versus Marben's.

Morris Stag’s Gretencord Realty V and M Bankers Joe’s Place Seneca Yorkville Tastee Freez V and M Yorkville Gretencord Carpetile Plano Joe's Place Minooka Mortgage Inn Newark Bonanza Murphy's Norm's Cabaret Prombo Steele's

Free Tennis Lessons At Gould Park This Summer

The City of Morris Park and Recreation Committee will sponsor free tennis lessons at Gould Park starting June 12. Morning sessions run Monday through Thursday for students and Friday for adults. Registration is June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Randy Gordon and Sally Miesenhelder will teach. students should bring their own balls and racquets.

City of Morris Park

Newark basketball camp offers two sessions for boys

The two week boys basketball camp at Newark High School runs June 5-9 and June 12-16. Open to grades 4-9 next year with morning 4-6 and 7-9 groups. Fee is 25 dollars covering insurance and a camp T shirt. Mail registration to Norsemen Basketball Camp Box 247 Newark. Chuck Nelson is camp director.

Sphere Newark High School Norsemen Newark Chuck Nelson

White Sox extend win streak with Tanana’s rough night

Chicago blanked California 5-0 as Chet Lemon and Lamar Johnson hit back to back homers. Frank Tanana struggled, allowing three early runs and earning his second loss. Wilbur Wood improved to 5-4 with seven innings before Jim Willoughby closed. Lemon left after five with a hamstring pull.

Chicago UPI Frank Tanana Chicago White Sox White Sox California Angels Tanana Chet Lemon Lamar Johnson Terry Humphrey Frank California Lemon Johnson Wilbur Wood Jim Willoughby Wood Humphrey Jim

Borg Ready To Defend Title At French Open

Paris UPI Bjorn Borg of Sweden is the man to beat in the $400,000 French Open. Borg opens today against Eric Deblicker as top seed and defending champion Guillermo Vilas of Argentina and American Brian Gottfried express confidence despite facing Borg in later rounds. Gottfried, seeded No. 2, defeated Bill Scanlon 6-2 6-2 6-0 and advances to meet David Carter after Carter upset Barry Philipps-Moore 6-1 6-2 6-1 in the first round.

Paris UPI Bjorn Borg Sweden Borg Eric Deblicker Sodertlage Stockholm Roland Garrors Guillermo Vilas Argenina Brian Gottfried Bonaventura Fla Gottfried David Carter Barry Philipps-Moore

Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Tourney Seeks Teams

Morris hosts a 32 team Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament June 10-11. Teams interested should contact League President Jay Varland at 942-5779 for entry.

Morris League Jay Varland

Expos close gap on Cubs with 7 4 win

Montreal powered by a trio of outfield homers led by Ellis Valentine Andre Dawson and Warren Cromartie to beat the Chicago Cubs 7 4 and trim the NL East gap. Steve Rogers earned the win as Montreal moved within one game of first place while Cubs ace Rick Reuschel was stung by a first inning blast.

Montreal UPI Montreal Expos Chicago Ellis Valentine Andre Dawson Warren Cromartie Expos Cubs Valentine Rick Reuschel Dawson Cromartie Steve Rogers Rogers Hander Darold Knowles Mike Garman Garman Herman Franks Philadelphia Phillies Franks

Easy Selling Motorbikes in Classified Ads

Classified ads offer fast action on motorbikes with contact at 942-3221 for quick listings and sales.

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Major League Standings And Schedule From Baseball News

United Press International standings show the NL East led by Chicago at 24 19 with Phila 22 20 and Montreal 24 22. West boasts San Francisco 30 15 atop at 30 15 with Cincinnati 29 19 and Los Angeles 27 19 chasing. Tuesday results include Montreal 7 Chicago 4 and others. Tonight’s games list pitchers for all 8 matchups across the league.

United Press International Chicago Phila Montreal New York Pittsbigh St.Louis San Fran Cincinati Los Ang San Diego Houston Atlanta Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cinci St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Lamp Forsch Ray

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