McBride tops Morris girls tennis as new coach starts
Gail McBride, a recent University of Illinois physical education graduate from Wilmette, replaces Kris Ehteshami-Afshar as Morris High School girls tennis coach. She leads a 20-player squad eyeing a home opener against Dwight and plans mixed lineups while evaluating standout players Chris Niewinski, Sally Miesenhelder, Kathy Provancal, Lee Ann Lundy, Sharon and Darbie Fane, and Sharon ONeill. McBride also takes on pompon, swimming, and softball roles, aiming to start an age group swim club and a public pool program in the new Morris facility.
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Gail McBride
Wilmette
University of Illinois
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Dwight
Chris Niewinski
MCHS
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Alpha Phi Sorority
New Trier East High School
Dave McJunkin
Morris
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National League East and West standings with upcoming games
National League East standings show Philadelphia leading with 71 wins, Pittsburgh 66, Chicago 66, Montreal 61, St Louis 58, and New York 53. West odds list Los Angeles 79, San Francisco 77, Cincinnati 73, San Diego 69, Houston 62, and Atlanta 59. Thursday results include San Diego’s 6 Montreal 1 victory and Cincinnati’s 11 St Louis 6 win. Upcoming pitchers and Saturday schedules for several matchups are listed with game times in EDT.
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NFL opens season as 16-game schedule debuts this weekend
NFL kicks off its 59th season with last year’s Super Bowl teams the Broncos and Cowboys opening at home. Denver hosts Oakland on Sunday while Dallas welcomes Baltimore Monday night. The league adds two playoff teams for a 10-team field and adds a side judge per game.
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Walton May Stay With Blazers After Talks
Bill Walton may remain with the Portland Trail Blazers depending on a reconciliation talks between Walton and Blazers president Larry Weinberg. In Los Angeles, Weinberg, GM Harry Glickman, and Stu Inman will meet Walton. Walton’s adviser Jack Scott, also in California, confirmed the meeting and said Walton prefers Portland for teammates fans and his private life.
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Los Angeles
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California
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Newark ties in boys soccer opener as late goal saves a draw
In Leland, Newark Norsemen earned a 4-4 draw when Leland scored from midfield in the final 10 seconds. Bryce Nordengren netted twice for Newark with Brian Dobson and Jeff Nichols adding one each. Coach Dan Dillard called it a tough but valuable opener before hosting Somonauk and opening Little 10 play at Serena. The Newark girls fell 3-0 to Leland as Mark Dodrill began his tenure, with all goals coming in the first 14 minutes. Newark will visit Somonauk next.
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Bryce Nordengren
Newark
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Jeff Nichols
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Minooka Hand Troy Its First Loss In A By-Run Win
Minooka Junior High beat Troy 5-2 to hand the Trojans their first loss of the season. Winning pitcher John Brown struck out two, walked one, as Minooka had seven hits. Troy led 2-1 into the bottom of the fourth before Minooka answered with three runs in the sixth and two insurance runs in the seventh. Pat McGinnis scored on a hit and run in the sixth. Minooka improves to 4-3 and faces Mazon at 9 a.m. Saturday in the opening round of the Minooka Invitational.
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White
Derek Brayton
Odell
Pro Football and Other NFl Moves Involves Walton Dempsey Celotto
Buffalo signs Walton Dempsey and Celotto and places Fulton on injured reserve. Los Angeles reactivates Walker and Ryczek. New York Jets extend Walt Michaels contract. Washington waives Alvin Maxson and claims John McDaniel. San Diego names Larry Roberts trainer. Denver buys Joe Watson. Pittsburgh retires Lowell MacDonald. Michigan State names Harshman as assistant coach and Henry as strength coach.
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B C Open rained out hopes for better attendance
The B C Open in Endicott New York was washed out on Thursday with players and officials noting the rainout was minor compared with past disruptions. Organizers expect the Labor Day finish could attract stronger crowds than the Sunday start.
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Saratoga Cubs RBIs lead win over South Wilmington 9-3
Saratoga tops South Wilmington 9-3 after Wednesday loss to Minooka. Mark Cryder went 3-3, Jeff Funk earned the win with seven strikeouts and two walks, Mike Schweickert added a double and two hits. Craig Bury took the loss. Saratoga hosts Channahon Tuesday to boost a 1-2 record.
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Umpires Strike Sees Serious Issues Raised In Court
A federal judge extended hearings on MLB umpires strike for at least 15 days noting very serious issues demanding reflection. The Major League Umpires Association and the leagues agreed to delay until Sept 15 to await findings of fact. The 52 umpires began strikes last Friday over alleged failed good faith negotiations.
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Morris golfers open 78 season with double win over Streator
Morris Redskin golf teams opened the season with varsity 189-201 and junior varsity 191-249 wins over Streator. Greg Dunne led varsity with 43, Scott Hummel shot 42 for junior varsity. Coach Raber noted shakiness despite the twin victories as Shabbona beat Laraway 15-3 with Randy Gordon winning on the mound.
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Yankees win seventh straight as Lemon shapes a relaxed club
The New York Yankees, under manager Bob Lemon, stretched their winning streak to seven with a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The run boosted their record to 25-11 under Lemon, who has steadied the club and revived its fun, relaxed mood. Bucky Dent fueled the win with a double and a single for two RBIs as Lou Piniella hit his 4th homer. Elsewhere in the majors, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, San Diego, and Detroit posted results.
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Gerulaitis Trails Amaya as Rain Delays Open Match
Vitas Gerulaitis, seeded fourth, loses rhythm in a U.S. Open second round against Victor Amaya. A rain delay halts play after Gerulaitis leads 6-2, 5-6 with the court deemed dangerous when wet, forcing suspension until evening.
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