Morris Redskins Open Season at Home Versus Ottawa Pirates
Morris hosts Ottawa Township in a season opener football clash at Morris at 8 p.m. The Redskins seek early revenge after losing 14-8 last year and will counter Ottawa’s passing game led by quarterback Jeff Yocum. Key players include Andy Peterson at quarterback and Charlie Schmitt at split end as both teams feature experienced linemen and a balanced attack.
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Phillies pound Cubs 8-1 at Wrigley Field
Phillies stay atop NL East as Steve Carlton shines in a seven hitter. Mike Schmidt drives in four with a double and his 18th homer, Bake McBride adds a homer, Richie Hebner and Larry Bowa also contribute. Cubs rally briefly with a Dave Johnson homer, but Herman Franks is ejected after a confrontation with umpire Doug Harvey.
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Rivalry Game as Ottawa Marquette Visits Darlington
Bowing to a big test Darlington aims to topple Ottawa Marquette with standout players Tim Bohannon Eric Gibson John Haeffele and Scott Nelson leading a confident front. Coach Darlington says the players are ready for a hard hitting clash set to begin the junior varsity game at 6 p.m.
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National League East and West standings and schedule notes
National League East standings show Philadelphia leading at 63 wins, Pittsburgh 64, Chicago 69, Montreal 67, St Louis 60 and New York 55. West includes Los Angeles 83, San Francisco 80, Cincinnati 75, San Diego 72, Houston 64 and Atlanta 60 with nightly games and probable pitchers listed for Friday.
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Bears Sign Herron and Waive Becker in Waiver Move
The Chicago Bears signed free agent linebacker Bruce Herron, a 1977 Miami Dolphins injured reserve pick, and waived rookie Notre Dame linebacker Doug Becker who joined from Pittsburgh on August 29. The club also noted injuries to Jeff Levy Lionel Antoine and Tom Hicks ahead of Sunday’s 49ers game in San Francisco. Mary Lou Ryder and Anne Peacock won women’s doubles in A Flight at the Morris Country Club tournament, correcting an earlier omission in Morris Daily Herald coverage.
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Richards Ready to Play for Chicago Bears After Trade
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Golden Richards, 26, expressed eagerness to join the Chicago Bears after Tuesday’s trade. He said he learned of the deal with surprise but looks forward to competing for a starting role and adapting to the Bears’ system under general manager Jim Finks.
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Sox shut out Twins in Bloomington thriller
Chicago lefty Ken Kravec blanked the Twins as they stranded ten and scored no runs. Chet Lemon doubled and scored on Greg Pryor's single for the game's lone run. Manager Larry Doby praised the inning efficiency while Twins skipper Gene Mauch blamed missed opportunities and poor hitting. The loss left Minnesota at 11-10, with Goltz also 11-10. both teams gear up for upcoming series.
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Morris golfers down Joliet Central in varsity match
Randy Ryder led Morris Community High School with a low 38 as the MCHS boys golf team defeated Joliet Central 167 to 185. Scott Hummel added a 40 for the Redskins JV in a 185 to 257 win. Coach Dick Raber noted the solid rounds, with the varsity at 3-1 and JV 4-0. Morris hosts Batavia and MVK after Pontiac cancellation and a home date with Ottawa looming.
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Morris Ottawa game sells season tickets at main gate
Season tickets for Morris Central High School football cover five home games and go on sale at the main gate Friday night. Prices are $3 for students, $6.25 for adults, and $13.50 for families. Individual game admission is $1 for students and $2 for adults.
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Fighting Irish eye improved record and new competition
Seneca coach Joe Robinson says 1978 goals include better than last year’s 4 5 record and finishing above .500 on a nine game schedule. With 27 players and deeper practice, the team expects a balanced attack led by quarterback Fred Hogue and receiver Dan Johnson. Weaknesses include a thin defensive line and only 10 returning lettermen as Seneca transitions to a new conference after the season.
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