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PAGE € - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. JANUARY », 1§77 In the above picture the Chicago Cubs came on strong with Vince Lloyd. Ray Burris. Earl Walsh (Cubs*), Buckv Peden. It happened at the Johnsburg baseball dinner. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) Members of the White Sox Booster Club greet Bucky Dent as he enters the Johnsburg Community Club hall. L to R:Dick Rabbitt.Earl Walsh, A1 Jourdan, Bucky Dent. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) Sonomongun we had' some fun at Johnsburg last Thursday night at the Oldtimers Club Baseball dinner Jerry Wakitsch and his committees really put it all together Hustlin Harry May was the MC and was one happy fellow as the program moved along. After calling on various in­ dividuals, Harry turned the mike over to the able and ex­ perienced Vince Lloyd. Baseball fans know that Vince is a man of a few thousand words who teams with Lou Boudreau in broadcasting Cub games. -- EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR with Cub pitcher Ray Burris (obviously one of his favorite people). Bucky Dent, Sox scout Steve Vrablik, promotion man Bucky Peden of the Cubs, and Art Jackson Art was player-manager of the 1952 Johnsburg Tigers when they won the Illinois State Championship. Vince must have had some advance information on Art's prowess on the golf course as he moved through that sport before getting down to baseball. The visiting sports figures attend many dinners, but rated this one tops. Vince carried out interviews Father Ray Hettermann DON'T FORGET.:. Crown Downs MCHS Warrior Wrestlers by Dick Rabbitt Coach Marty Sobczak's McHenry High wrestlers lost a 42 to 9 decision at Crown last Friday night. The win was the 16th in a row for the Viking grapplers Howie Useman and Don Freund were the only winners for the local team Crown also won the J.V. I and J V II matches by scores of 36 to 22 and 45 to 27 Saturday the Warriors traveled to Rockford Boyland for a triple dual meet." VARSITY 98 lbs , Frve. Cr - dec Mullen. McH 105 lbs . Helminski. Cr - pin Hawkins. McH 112 lbs . Mares. Cr. - forfeit. 119 lbs Fitzgerald. Cr. - pin Hurckes. McH 126 lbs., Useman. McH. - dec. Wells, Cr., 132 lbs . Freund, McH. - in Barrows. Cr. 138 lbs.; Foster. Cr. - dec. Beck. McH „ 145 lbs., Marigotta, Cr. - dec. Oakley, McH 155 lbs., Murphv, Cr - dec Fink. McH. 167 lbs , Zimmerman, Cr. - pin Pfau, McH 185 lbs , Moreno, Cr. Lundelius^ McH. dec Hwt Bauer. Cr. - dec. Larke, McH .McHenrv » vs. Crown 42. Crown Sophs Beat McHenry High 61-57 The McHenry High sophomore cagers of Gary Collins lost' a tough game Friday nite to Crown 61 to 57. Having a 3 to 4 inch advantage per man the young Vikes had to come from behind in the last two minutes for the win The McHenn/sophs played perhaps their best game^f the year, but could not overcorhe the height disadvantage in the end and went down to defeat. Scott Dixon led the young Warriors with 18 pts SOPHOMORES McHenry fg ft pf tp McMahon 1 2 3 4 Schuldt 0 1 1 1 Munson 2 0 0 4 Frye 8 4 4 20 Irtish 1 0 2 2 Totals 23 15 13 61 McHenry 16 16 16 9 57 Crown 10 IS 17 15 61 This picture was taken by and at the insistance of Wayne Gaylord (a Sox fan) at the Johnsburg Oldtimers Club baseball dinner last Thursday. Earl Walsh, Plalndealer Sports Editor, greets White Sox shortstop Buckey Dent. (The one to the right is Bucky). (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) S. Dixon Christy C. Dixon Zeller Schaeffer Behan Totals Evans Quint 18 10 10 6 8 5 26 5 24 Crown fg ft pf tp 4 6 0 14 7 2 3 16 explained that this was farm cooking. Joe Lewis, prominent coach and official for many years, led a delegation from the Belvidere Pitch and Hit Club It was with a couple of old time ball players. "Red"' Winkel and Sib Whiting, that I toured up to the dinner Both of those fellows, "Zeke" Bacon and "Pickles" Bohr played for Manager Joe Frett when the White Sox team came to Johnsburg way back in 1929. Those fellows really are Old Timers. It was great fun to meet so many friends. So successful was the event that it will be an annual shindig Ernie Banks was voted into the Hall of Fame the first time around. Maybe Ernie proved that nice fellows don't always finish last SUDDEN THOUGHT: It's a great thrill to go to your mail box. The anticipation is great even if the mailman brings bills. The "weaker sex" rose up again to knock bowling pins galley west. N. Shulda rolled a 212-606 I COAST GUARD AUXILIARY | SMALL BOAT SEAMANSHIP „ COURSEOFFERED Boaters; Did you know that there are traffic regulations on the water, just as there are on the highways" Did you know that gasoline is much more of a hazard on boats than it is -in cars? Do you know the recommended knots to use in mooring or anchoring your boat? These points and many others will be covered in a Speakers table at the Johnsburg Old Timers Club baseball dinner. L to R: Harry May, Master of Ceremonies; Art Jackson, Player- Manager of the 1952 State Champions; Ray Burris, Chicago Cubs pitcher; Vince Lloyd, well known radio and TV personality; Bucky Dent, White Sox shortstop; Father Ray Hettermann, former Johnsburg player; Earl Walsh, Plaindealer Sports Editor; Bucky Peden, Cubs promotional director; Steve VrabUk, White Sox scout. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) course in Small Boat Seamanship which will be presented as part of the evening school program of McHenry County College. Classes will be held at McHenry High School West Campus on Crystal Lake road every Tuesday evening beginning February 1st and continuing for 12 weeks. Class time is 7 to 9 p.m. Each person successfully completing the course will be awarded a certificate from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, who is conducting the course. The course is intended primarily for boaters who operate their boats on the Fox River and Chain of Lakes, although material will also be presented that is pertinent to Lake Michigan and Mississippi River boaters. Interested parties may register for the course or obtain further information by con­ tacting McHenry County College, 8900 West Route 14, Lake. Phone 815 455-Crystal 3700. TUs and That Cauliflower has another name -- "rich man's cabbage." It's sometimes called that because it is harder to grow than regular cabbage. And, a picnic ham is not actually a ham but part of the pork shoulder. series that rates top shelf in any league Now, there's one we have been looking for. Sharon Klontz rose to the heights with a 224 game in a 548 series. And you saw other top scores with 200 games. Seerfis to us the press takes enough whacks at our Presidents without the comedians abusing the privilege of.free speech which we enjoy in this country. The buying public still likes prices like 49 cents $99.99 and $29.95. Con men used to say 2 for a nickel, 3 for a dime. We just marked Feb. 6 on our calendar. That's the day the Zion Lutheran Church on Rte. 120 serves that now famous roast beef dinner. It's a good day to take the little woman out to dine. Try it. You'll like it. Shanahan Swimmers Win Elgin Triangular FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE CHAPEL HILL GOLF CLUB IS SERVING FINE FOOD WEEKENDS --SATURDAY--] FRIDAY-- LUNCH FROM 11:00 PINNER FROM 5:00 REGULAR MENU FISH FRY FROM 5:00 LUNCH FROM 11:00 ni N N P R REGULAR MENU umui-n FROM5:00 OUR FAMOUS SMORGASBORD FsR:?oM SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH. ... FROM 10 to 2 DINNER... REGULAR MENU FROM 3 to ? SMORGASBORD FROM 3 to ? HILLGOLFU BANQUET ROOMS AVAILABLE 2500 N. CHAPEL HILL RD. McHENRY 385-0333 '6 75 per rr.onth RENTAL NO installation charge NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions PHONE 312-259-3393 AUlitgfoK Soft lH&tetCo. DIVISION OF RENT-A-SUK INC. ' Serving McHenry & Greater McHenry County By Dick Rabbitt Coach Mike Shanahan's McHenry High swimming team won a triangular meet last week when they defeated Elgin Larkin and Waubonsie Valley. The Warriors scored 127 pts. to Larkin's 84, and Waubonsie Valley had 36. Scott and Jim Hall each won two events for the Warriors. Thursday evening at 4:30 they will host Lake Forest at the West Campus pool. Jeff Clayton's J.V. team defeated Larkin 76 to 68 in a real thriller. Dave Relle tied the school record in the 100 yd. freestyle when he swam the distance in a neat 58.06. He also won the 200 freestyle, and Carl Lense also took two firsts in the 200 I.M and the 100 yd. backstroke. VARSITY 200 Med Relay, McHenry, 1:53.4 - Hall, Folz, Opfer, and Berry 200 F.S, Time 2:01. 1. J. Hall, McH. 2. Cahill, McH. . 200 Ind. Medley: 2. P. Murray, McH. 4. Bob Berry, McH. 50 yd. F.S.: 23.8 1. S. Hall, McH 3. Opfer, McH. Diving: 121.-1. Backs, McH. 3. Shoulda, McH. 100 Butterfly: l:01.9-r- 1. Berry, McH. 3. Cahill, McH. Hall, 100 McH 100 McH. INDIAN MANOR RESTAURANT & L0UN6( BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 43 DINNER ENTREES *1*ITALIAN BEEF DELUXE TO >l4o° TWL\ L03STER TAIL y2 ML SO. OF 120 ON RT. 31 MeHENRV 385-8600 100 F.S.: 53.8 - 1. S. McH 2. Opfer, McH. 400 F.S.: 5:30.06 - 1. J. Hall, McH. 3. P. Murray, McH. Backstroke: 2. Topp, 3. Roth McH. Breaststroke: 2. Folz, 3. Heinrich, McH. 400 F.S. Relay: 3:51 - Relle, S. Hall, Murray and J. Hall. McHenry 127 vs. Larkin 84. Waubonsie 36. J.V. 200 Med Relay: McHcnry, 2:10. Lense, Costigan, Groth and Arvidson. ' 200 F.S.: Time - 2:16.4. 1. Relle, McH. 2. Jacobsen, L., 3. Kullick, L. and 4. Roth, McH. 200 Ind. Medley: 2:23.2. 1. Lense. McH. 2. Fetzer, McH. 50 yd. F.S.: 26.9.1. Anderson, McH 2. Arvidson, McH. 3. Reed, L. and 4. Pittman, L. Diving: 92.05 - 1. Pittman, L. 2. Perizanski, McH. 100 Butterfly: 1:30.9. 1. Fetzer, McH. 100 F.S.: 58.06 -1. Relle, McH. 2. Anderson, McH. 3 Reed, L. and 4. Blewitt, L. 500F.S.: 7:12.5 - 1. Jacobsen, L. 2. Kullick, L. 3. Thornton, McH. and 4. Ledehr, L. 100 Backstroke: 1:13.4. - 1. Lense, McH.2. Poezinski, L. 3. Aherns, L. and 4. Foster, L. 100 Breaststroke: 1:24.1 - l. Allweil, L. 2. Costigan, McH. 3. Foster, L. and 4. Ledehr, L. 400 F.S. Relay: Libertyville - 4:37. Blewitt, Ahem. Jacobsen and Riebock. McHenry 76 vs. Larkin 68. FORMAL WEAR RENTALS for ALL OCCASIONS *R tawt itmloifwi 1214 N. Green St., McHenry AN EASY ONE-tor Brian Miller as he makes this shot for two of his 25 points in the game against Crown. The McHenry win increases their season record to8-7 and the conference at 4-4. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD)