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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1978
Page
9
Murray Olderman analyzes the Denver Broncos and credits Red Miller for steering a deep, well-balanced roster toward sustained contention and a Super Bowl run. The piece also features reader questions on NFL rules, Murderers Row, punt snaps, marathon basics, Vander Meer no hitters, and the 49ers Elam position change.
Morris High School girls volleyball stayed undefeated in five games with a two game win over MVK Red Devils 20-16 and 20-9 at Mazon Verona Kinsman. Carol Skelton led Morris with 16 points including a seven point run in the second game.
GSW Panthers defeated Coal City 20-18 15 8 in a three game volleyball match at Coal City Angie Buck led with 23 points followed by Leslie Sorenson 12 and Donna Farlan 10 for GSW Karen Butler 18 and Mary Swartz 15 led Coal City in scoring The Coal City coach cited early loss and inconsistency while GSW coach credited strong serving The Coal City junior varsity took 17-15 and 15-2 as Buck and Lisa Phillips scored eight points each The Squires of Immaculate Conception improved to 7-1 behind four touchdown plays and head to face St Jude Joliet next Friday.
Narvick's 9 6 Kentucky Colonels 4 Colonial Bouquet 8 face a busy score slate as Jim Smith leads with a high game and Fitz Borchelt posts top series. Fractions and team totals highlight the Kentucky Colonels season performance with a 2200 team high.
The writer complains that adding a seventh official slows games with more penalties and whistles. He dismisses the impact on long pass completions and notes Murray Olderman handles sports questions by mail with no personal replies due to volume.
Tod Johnson leads with 254 in Hi Game and 657 in Hi Series tallying for Ferguson's and Tod Johnson also posts 2832 in Hi Series for Ferguson's. Marlene Butterfield records 188 in Hi Game and 546 in Hi Series for Only By Shears, with 2303 combined for the team.
Minooka junior high eighth graders finished third with 68 points behind Bourbonnais and Troy. Eric Rehms placed eighth in 12:36. In seventh grade, Minooka tied for first with Troy at 32 points, while Tim Markiel won with 5:47. Sixth graders led by Kirk Steffes finished with 35 points, ahead of Bourbonnais and Troy.
Minooka freshmen dropped a 22-14 decision to Providence of New Lenox Monday. Backup quarterback Rick Jeffs started after Tony Hoffman separated his shoulder, throwing five completions for 15 yards and an interception. Steve Chasten rushed 14 times for 78 yards and a TD, Malcomb Webb caught three passes for 32 yards and added a PAT. The Indians host Seneca next Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
CHICAGO UPI The Chicago Bears aim to pressure Packers quarterback David Whitehurst to regain a share of the central division lead. Coach Neill Armstrong notes Whitehurst's poised play and Packers defense, while injuries to Bears corners Virgil Livers and Allan Ellis complicate coverage and force a potential nickel package with Len Walterscheid stepping up.
Shabbona eighth graders defeated Hufford 22-36 on a two mile course led by Rick McMillan with 12 02. The seventh grade beat Hufford 26-29 as Dave Weatherly and Brent Dite tied for first in 9 20 on the mile and a half course. The sixth grade fell 26-30 with Dave Carr second at 6 38. Shabbona next faces Pontiac and Bourbonnais in Pontiac on Thursday at 4 p.m.
Morris High School improved to 4-0 in the Little Seven Conference with a 6-2 overall record after defeating Geneva 5-1 at home. Singles wins came from Chris Niewinski 6-0 6-0, Sally Miesenhelder 6-0 6-4, and Darbey Fane 6-2 6-7 7-5, while doubles teams lost both matches.
United Press International reports a flurry of deals: Bobby Bonds and Len Barker traded from Texas to Cleveland for Jim Kern and Larvell Blanks, with minor leaguers Cuellar and Rivera moving to complete the Grubb swap. Yankees activate Brian Doyle for playoffs. McGilberry cut as Zdeb replaces Terrell. Hamilton opts for free agency. Rico Carty arrives in Toronto on waivers. Cleveland adds, Houston signs Kyle Rote Jr. and NEHL names Jack Timmins commissioner. New Orleans waives John Leypoldt. Indiana sends Milwaukee a 1979 first round pick for Alex English.
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