Dwayne Roe named Morris Central basketball coach
Dwayne Roe, 47, named varsity Redskin basketball coach at Morris Central High School, replacing Dan Darlington who stays with football. Roe, a U.S. Army veteran and Eastern Illinois alumnus, emphasizes coaching as shaping character, self esteem, and life skills while pursuing winning. He cites a career built at North Texas State, Oral Roberts, and six schools, with NBA bound players among his recruits.
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North Texas State
Oral Roberts University
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Channooka Braves Win Pee Wee Playoff Bout
The Channooka Braves junior football Pee Wee team defeated the Joliet Raiders 7-6 to secure first place in their division. Jesse Smith scored the winning points on a quarterback sneak TD and PAT, finishing the year with a 6-1 record.
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Joliet Raiders
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Braves
Fun Run Results at Morris High School
Morris High School hosted a Fun Run with results in the Half Mile and One Mile races led by Randy Gordon and Roy E Yarbrough. Winners listed include Mike Perry Brian Gordon and Richard Gilmour with times from 3:07 to 10:58. The Morris Road Runners club sponsored the event run at Morris Area Leisure Services. Next event on Nov 12 at 8 a.m. at Morris High School tennis courts. For questions call Morris Area Leisure Services at 942-1294.
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Roy E. Yarbrough
Mike Perry
Brian Gordon
Richard Gilmour
Tim Connors
Ed Connors
Jeff Perry
Morris Road Runners Club
Morris Area Leisure Rvices
Morris Area Leisureervices
Falcons surprise Rams in upset victory sparked by Mazzetti
Tim Mazzetti kicked five field goals to lift the Atlanta Falcons 15-7 over Los Angeles, tying a team record and overcoming an early deficit after quarterback Steve Bartkowski left with a shoulder injury. The win improves Atlanta to 5-4 while the Rams drop to 7-2.
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Smokey Joe’s
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Los Angeles
Mazzetti
Falcons
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Rams
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Steve Bartkowski
Pat Haden
Ron Jessie
Edgar Fields
Ram
Rick Byas
Haden
Bennett
Rolland Lawrence
Eddie LeBaron
Bartkowski
San Francisco
Minooka JV Falls Short to Dwight in Volleyball Thriller
Dwight tops Minooka in two straight sets 20-10 and 20-18 as the second string squad shines while the junior varsity earns a 15-12 15-8 win. Dwight’s Chris Lund scores a game high 12 points. Minooka’s Tammi Christianson adds nine. Minooka to face Plano in NEC clash Monday at 4:30 p.m.
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Jodi Lazier
Annette Hartman
Minooka High School
Pat Martin
Dwight
Martin
Minooka
Chris Lund
Shawn Etheridge
Jodi Berglund
Tammi Christianson
Plano
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Lisle
Coaler
Lisa Snapp
Snapp
Lemont
Sheri Bailey
Lee Barnard
Becky Gervase
Tracy Berkland
Seneca
Dodgers end talks with Tommy John in free agent bid
LOS ANGELES UPI The Los Angeles Dodgers and veteran left-hander Tommy John appear to part ways after negotiations broke off Monday. Dodgers won’t select John in Friday’s free agent re-entry draft, per attorney Bob Cohen. John listed 10 possible clubs, including the Yankees, Boston, California, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis and Texas. Campanis indicated the team will not claim him, aiming to avoid a bidding war for a player they may already have under contract.
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Ali Offered 6 Million To Fight Bossman In Buenos Aires
Bob Arum of Top Rank offered Muhammad Ali a purse of 6 million to defend his heavyweight title against Mike Rossman the new light heavyweight champ. The potential bout, likely in Buenos Aires in February or March, hinges on Rossman defeating Aldo Traversero on December 5 in Philadelphia.
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Israel
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Larry Holmes
World Boxing Council
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Philadelphia Daily News
Stan Hochman
Lisle Edges Coalers in NEC Volleyball Shutout
The Coal City volleyball team left without a win as Lisle, last season co-champion with Lemont in the NEC, dominated with scores of 20-7 and 20-2 in Monday’s match.
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Lemont
Morris Boxing Association forms youth club in Morris
A new Morris Boxing Association Inc. invites all youths ages 8 to 15 to register Wednesday from 7 30 to 8 p m at the former McKinley School on East North Street. Organizers Larry Kenney James Ward and Frank Vigna urge local and out of area youth to join. refreshments will be served. For information contact Larry Kenney at 942 0716.
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Morris
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Dwight
Sycamore routs MCHL freshmen in 22-0 win
Sycamore outplayed Morris Central High School League freshmen 22-0 on Monday as Morris managed 26 total yards. Coach Gehrig Dergo credited the Spartans for quick hole filling and heads-up play. Redskin Jeff Thompson had nine solo tackles and four assists, while Brian McTague added nine solo stops and two assists. The freshmen, now 4-4, travel to Waubonsie Valley Thursday for their final game.
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Gehrig Dergo
Jeff Thompson
Brian McTague
Waubonsie Valley
MCHS Sports Schedule Highlights Local Volleyball and Football
On Tuesday the junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams host Kaneland at 6 and 7. Thursday features a fresh football game at Aurora Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 and volleyball hosting Oswego at 6. Friday brings soph and varsity football at Aurora Waubonsie Valley at 6 and 8.
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Plans for cross country skiing lessons in Morris area
Morris Area Leisure Services outlines winter cross country skiing lessons in January and February with four meetings. Cost is 27 dollars with all equipment provided. Interested persons should call 942-1294 to indicate preferred days and must contact by November 15.
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