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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1978
Page
10
Morris hosts Plainfield and Dwight plays Lemont in conference action tonight. Saturday features Minooka at Plano, Marseilles at Seneca, and Hall at Coal City in key league matchups.
Minooka High School earned a 1-0 home victory over Lemont as Diane Clennon scored on a second quarter penalty kick. Coach Pat Martin praised the offense and named Sheri Hopkins Sharon Flynn and Julie McCarter among standout players while noting the entire team played well. Minooka will travel to Westmont Tuesday for more conference play.
Minooka Junior High eighth graders placed third with 58 points in a quadrangular at Pontiac. Eric Rehms led Minooka as top finisher in fourth. Bloomington won with 102 points, Pontiac 47, Washington 43. In seventh grade, Minooka also finished third with 58 points. Kirk Steffes was the top Minooka runner. Minnooka hosts a 23 team invitational starting at 10 a m Saturday.
A Sausage and Polenta Feed is set for Sunday at the Coal City Lion's Hall from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Coal Valley Old Timer's Organization, the event asks for $4 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12.
Baseball standings show the National League East and West leaders with Philadelphia 83 68 and Los Angeles 92 61 atop their divisions. Results include Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 2 and St Louis 6 New York 2, plus several pitcher matchups and tonight's scheduled games across both leagues.
Gardner South Wilmington High School swept the top ten, winning 15 48 against Streator Woodland. Ron Lardi won in 18 01 with Mike Nielson close behind at 18 08, as Rod Spiezio Reno Vignocchi and Dale Vigna rounded the top five. The Panthers head to the Manteno Invitational at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Morris High School defeated Romeoville 20-7 and 20-9 in the girls volleyball home opener. Sophomore Joan O Hagan led Morris with nine points, Terri Lear added eight, and Holly Butterfield and Diane Synoracki tied at seven. Coaches praised serving and defense as Lear returned from injury, with Morris JV losing 15-7 and 15-11. Morris hosts Joliet East next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Muhammad Ali admitted making unfortunate remarks at a New Orleans press conference. Promoters Jake DiMaggio and Philip Ciaccio filed a 10 million libel suit accusing him of racist comments over the Battle of New Orleans fight. DiMaggio rejected Ali's apology, demanding restitution for the alleged wrongful remarks and losses.
Pittsburgh beat Chicago 3-2 in 14 innings after four hours and 40 minutes. Matt Alexander scored the winning run as scouts drew praise from manager Chuck Tanner who noted Chicago used 27 players, tying an NL record.
UPI reports eight persons were subpoenaed in the U.S. Attorney's investigation into alleged fraud and banking violations tied to the Muhammad AliLeon Spinks heavyweight title fight in the Louisiana Superdome. Promoters Sherman Copelin and Don Hubbard were named among those subpoenaed. six others were not disclosed.
Jay Haas Dave Eichelberger Ed Sneed Rex Caldwell shot 66 to lead the Napa Open after 18 holes at Silverado. Johnny Miller Ray Floyd Peter Oosterhuis and Miller Barber opened par but 78 others posted better scores. Watson 68 North 70 Mahaffey 70 Trevino 71 Player 71 in a crowded field near season end.
Thursday sports transactions list NBA waivers include Denver placing Roger Brown Norm Cook and Mel Bennett return to Indiana. Milwaukee waives Mel Davis. Kansas City signs Jimmie Walker. Houston acquires Slick Watts for 1981 first round. Philadelphia waives Jerry Fort. Washington cuts rookies Roger Dickens and Calvin Brown. In baseball Houston rehired Bill Virdon with staff. hockey Washington signs Greg Carroll. football Baltimore signs Dave Rowe. Cincinnati cuts Ray Phillips. New Orleans signs Fred Sturt and John Leypoldt. Washington signs Ike Forte and waives J T Smith.
Morris High School fell 44 to 16 at Plainfield as Keith Yard finished fifth in 18 40 behind four Plainfield runners tied for first. Terry Featherston won in 18 11. Morris placed eighth through 13th with varied times. Coach Heckman noted hills affected performance and Morris would contest the Kaneland Invitational next.
Cleveland and Pittsburgh vie for AFC Central control as both sit 3-0. Browns coach Sam Rutigliano seeks first road win in Pittsburgh since 1969 despite an eight game skid. Steelers boast top AFC defense and a Bradshaw led offense as Pruitt is doubtful with a bruised leg.
Morris High School freshs were edged 16 14 by Ottawa as the Redskins failed to score until the final six minutes. Greg Dailey led Morris with 146 rushing yards and a touchdown plus two point conversion. Cailey had 13 solo tackles and a 36 yard TD pass to Steve ter. Morris fumbled twice, with Peacock recovering both. Next hosts Plainfield at 6 p m Thursday.
USC plus No. 7 ranking collide with Alabama in Birmingham as John Robinson targets a flawless effort to topple the Crimson Tide while seeking revenge for last season’s 21-20 loss that snapped USC’s 15-game win streak. Paul Bryant stresses every game is big and the Tide carry a 12-game win streak.
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