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PAGE 6 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 2, 1977 Marian Joins Marian's varsity football team will have a definite local look this season, with nine of the seventeen lettermen returning residing in the local area. Above, the nine are shown with Hurricane varsity head coach Tom Parker. They are (frost) Bob Cristy of Wonder Lake, Dan Schneider of McHenry, Pat Fallow of Wonder Lake, and Tony Huemann of Johnsburg. The back row includes Mike Riley* Kevin Moehling, Dave Knox, and Mike Golbeck, all of McHenry, and Jerry Raske of Wonder Lake. STAFF PHOTO-JEFF BONATO Far too often in recent years the Marian Central varsity football team has spent its time making contenders out of the other teams in the West Suburban Catholic conference (WSCC). Certainly there have been some bright spots, and some outstanding individual performances. However, for the most part, the Hurricane^ have spent recent seasons looking up at the league leaders from five fathoms down. But, this is a new year. And with the new year comes renewed hope for a successful season. This time, there appears to be jitet cause for optimism. Hurricane head coach Tom Parka* welcomed seventeen lettermen back to the gridiron, including the entire backfield from a year ago, a 5-4 team which sparkled the second half of the season. If the breaks go Marian's way, and the injury bug (which hampered the '76 team) stays away, expect to find the Hurricanes above the break even point come November. Maybe way above. Certainly the Hurricanes are strong at the "skill" positions, Parker believes he has three quarterbacks who can gat the job done. The trio includes Jim Ringness, who called the signals most of last year. Marian also has Gary Burg, who did some quarterbaeking in 1976. Finally, there is junior Bill Banker, who missed some fall practice due to an injury. Parker says he is confident regardless of which of the three is behind the center. No matter who is calling the plays, he will have a pair of experienced halfbacks to give the ball off to. One is senior Tom Siciliano, a 5-8,177-pound senior from Crystal Lake. The other is Pat Fallow, a 6-0, 162-pounder from Wonder Lake. When the forward pass is in order, Marian calls on veteran split end Tony Huemann of Johnsburg, who started on the outside all last year. Mike Riley if McHenry is also experienced at split end. Besides those two, Parker said both Kevin Moehling and junior Ed have looked good catching in practice. Marian win run the Wing/'T, using multiple sets. "We've got a lot of confidence in our passing game," Parker said. "We anticipate passing 40 percent of the time. We've still gota lotof workio do defensively, and we're ndt getting off the ball as well as we should both on offense and defense. Whether running or passing the ball, a strong offensive One is needed, and Parker has two returning lettermen poised to fill the offensive tackle slots. $ On one side, expect to see Scott We*man, a 6-4, 235-pounder. His running mate at the other tackle should be Jerry Raske, who also checks in at over 2 0 0 p o u n d s . » ; • ' . * \ * • i » "We're inexperienced at center and at both guards," Parker said. But he added that junior footbatl Preview Willard Pierce appears to have taken control of the center position. Dan Schneider played some offensive tackle last season, and may be shifted to guard to fill one spot The biggestjiayer on the team this year is 6-3, 264-pound Tom O'Neill. Although just a junior, Parker feels that he is coming around and will see plenty of action. There are just thirty-five players on this year's team, but don't expect many, if any, players to play both offense and defense. That's ndt Parker's way. He strives to get everyone into the game while the outcome is still in doubt, even if it is just for a Idckoff. He also stresses being physically ready to play a game. "We've placed extra emphasis on getting in shape," he said. "We'll be ready to play when its ninety degrees out" If intelligence means anything in a football game, ffr! . • •'& * V , •"iff !3 IJl Marian will have an edge this year. "Intellectually, this is the smartest football team I've ever had." The coach also noted that, overall, his team has good football sense. " In discussing the league overall, Parker pointed immediately to defending champion Benet Academy as the team to beat for the West Suburban Catholic conference crown, and an automatic berth in the state Class *3A' football playoffs. Benet returns a wealth of starters from the '76 championship team, and must be favored again. Also expected to contend for league honors is Montini. Immaculate Conception is lacking an experienced quarterback. However, it has a pair of excellent halfbacks, which may compensate for inexperience behind the center. The other teams in the league are Driscoll, St. Francis, Marmion, and St. Edward. Marian opens its season Saturday, Sept. 10, at home against Harvard in a non-conference game. The Hurricanes travel to Marengo the following week before opening the conference season Saturday, Sept. 20, at home against St Francis. Where does Marian fit in among Benet, Montini, and Immaculate Conception, and the others? No one can guarantee the final record, but one thing is certain--Marian fits in somewhere with the "haves". It sure beats being with the "have nots". • I:- Saturday, Sept 10 .Harvard Friday, Sept. 16 ' .At Marengo Saturday, Sept. 24 St. Francis Saturday, Oct. 1 ..... rAt I.C. Saturday, Oct. 8. Montini Saturday, Oct. 15 ... At Driscoll Saturday, Oct. 22 .Marmion Saturday, Oct. 29 AtSt. Edward Saturday, Nov. 5 .. .x f>. Benet . 1 a_ EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR If the weaterman cooperates, the club championship match at McHenry Country Club will resume on Saturday of this week. Time: 10:36 a.m. Rain washed away the scores posted last Sunday so 18 holes will be played to determine the championship honors. Be there, Barb. I'll be ready for a buggy ride. * . Nights are cool. One of these mornings we'll wake.up to see frost on the pumpkins. ,$o hurry about it.. Met Rick Lane and Junior Freund and Rick had to bring up the subject of Chicago baseball teams. Junior's Cubs and my Sox were riding high most of the summer so we couldn't even insult each other a little bit. Since the fortunes have turned, there seems to be a big question of what happened. What really happened is that both teams came out of spring training with low ratings by the big time sports writers. Then the teams surprised everybody. Maybe they were over their heads. The world loves a winner. Sports writers praised the managers, Herman Franks and Bob Lemon, as miracle men. Lemon seems to be escaping better than Franks in criticism at this point. One might suspect that Burly Herman might like to pop somebody on the nose at times. * The Sox are still in a good position, but pitching has to come through now that some of their fence busting hitters have tailed off. Whatever comes, fans must admit that both teams gave us a lot of thrills in the best season we have enjoyed in some time. Try to figure out this game of baseball. The mighty Phillies lost five in a row while the lowly Atlanta team won five in a row. We are going to,miss Dick Rabbitt from the spdrts section . this year, but hope to meet him often in the prdnbok and in the gym. Jeff Bonato, a regular on the Plaindealer staff this year, will report high school sports and is enthusiastic about the assignment. Dick gave us great coverage of all sports so Jeff will have big shoes to fill. SUDDEN THOUGHT- Why is it so many people think imported goods are so much better than our own country's, products? « ' * " " Labor Day, so called because so many people don't work on that day, is fast coming on the scene. * 'Twas a short summer. But, as we see each year, when summer amies fall can't be far behind. • • • * Despite what some people say, most of us want to do the right thing, even though we don't do it. \Soap9 Bowl Important To Coaches, Players To the average football fan, Friday night's annual 'Soap' Bowl game may appear to be nothing more than an intrasquad game. However, the McHenry varsity coaches use the contest for a lot more than just a good workout for the team. The varsity will play at 8 p.m. Friday, (frosh-soph game at 6 p.m.), and beginning the following morning head coach Bill Day, and assistants Ken Ludwig, Ken Swanson, and Toby Scott will scrutinize films of the 'Soap' Bowl to determine a variety of things. For example, the 'Soap' Bowl will be used to determine where the team needs work on individual skills. The game will also help decide who will play where next Friday night in the season opener against Rockford Boylan. During the game Friday, Day will not be on the field, directing one of the two teams. That job will be handled by school administrators. Rather, he will be in the press box, making observations intoa tape recorder while the game is being filmed. Beginning Saturday morning, the four coaches will then analyze each player's performance. Finally, the tape of the game will be shown to the players early next week. "We use it as a learning tool," Day said. "From this, we will be able to determine where we need work on individual skills, team skills, etc." ( . „ The 'Soap' Bowl will be run much the same as a regular season game would, including die presence of regular season officials. Two players who won't be seeing action in the 'Soap' Bowl are juniors Don Gerstad and Tim Cheatham. One suffered a fractured wrist and the other a broken hand in recent practices. Ironically, both injuries occurred in nbn-contact drills. Also injured during practice was Jerry Hutchinson, although the extent of his knee injury is not known at this time. f , ; . Otherwise, the Warriors are at full strength going into the 'Soap* Bowl. Again, the freshmen and sophomores begin at 6 p.m., with the varsity taking the field at 8 p.m. Admission is one bar of soap. DIVOT DOLLS M.C.C. Sports Collectors Baseball Nostalgia Expo September 9 ,10,11 The Chicagoland Sports Collectors association will hold its fifth Annual Baseball Nostalgia EXPO on Sept. 9, 10 and 11 at the Hillside Holiday Inn, located at Wolf road and the Eisenhower Expressway. Show hours will be from 3 p.m. to midnight on Friday, 9 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Regular auctions will be held at 10p.m. on Friday and Saturday and instant auctions of walk-in material. One hundred collectors will take table space to trade, buy and sell baseball cards, yearbooks, programs, bat balls and other sport's collectibles. If you have any of these or other sports collectibles, bring them to the convention with you to trade or sell. Those wishing more in­ formation on the EXPO and .membership should contact: George Miller, 3025 W. 54th Place Chicago, 111., 60632 - 312- 925-2469. • • • • What has become of the old-fashioned man who put honor above prof­ its-has he gone out of business? SHIRLEY GARMS American Legion Post 491 -- RINGW00D ROAD, McHENRY - FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00-9:00 P.M.) . PERCH-ALL YOU CAN EAT . OTHER MENU AVAILABLE . OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LOUNGE SATURDAY ONLY "SWINGING TONES" COCKTAIL HOUR MON.-WED.-THtFRS.-FRlDAY x . 3:30 <o 6:00 Col Prices McHenry Sophs Battle Freshman Team Friday Between forty and forty-five McHenry sophomore football players will take the field ' Friday night at 6 p.m. to play the Wairior freshman team in the 'Soap' Bowl. The sophs will play the fresh­ men for three quarters, thai hold a short scrimmage before yielding the field to the variety at 8 p.m., J v Sophomore head coach Elvin Partenheimer feels his club could be strong defensively this coming year. "By our second game we should be a good defensive club," he saijd. "Whether we can move the ball or not remains to be seen." Entrusted with the job of moving the ball on offense will be quarterback Tim Sabatka, a right-hander, who his coach says, "throws the ball pretty good." Partenheimer figures his team will run the ball two- thirds of the time, with Brian Roberts and Greg Mroz ex­ pected to see considerable action at halfback. "We won't have any speed...no burners," the coach said. He noted that Mroz, who didn't play football last year, is a 6-1, 170-pounder who runs hard. 4 "They're all* hard-working kids who like to play the game," the coach noted. He said that the 'Soap' Bowl will be used as just another practice session for his team, playing kids at different positions in an effort to find their best spot. The most exciting turn of events in the memory of women's golf at McHenry Country club occurred Tuesday, Aug. 30. One seldom likens golf to a horse race but in looking over playing and results for the past three weeks we are reminded of a strong field leaving the starting gate, one player taking the lead, then the leader dropping back with two other players coming from the rear in the last stretch and ending in a dead heat. In essence, that's what happened Tuesday in the Women's club and Class Championship tournament. Going into the final round with a four-stroke lead, Alvina Yopp ran into a few problems and by the turn had lost her lead to both Carol Cooney and Judy Smithson. Forging ahead Carol continued to pick up strokes until going into the 17th she was three up on Judy. Then, Waterloo. Putting her third shot into the right-hand trap as she approached the long par-5 No. 17, Carol developed a case of the opps as she tried picking the ball instead of blasting. The results were unfortunate since it cost her three shots to get out plus an extra to get on the green. Witlrtwo putts for a total of nine on the hole she dropped four shots to Judy who reached the green with her fourth shot and one putted for a five. At that point Judy held a one- stroke lead. With Carol driving the 18th and two-putting for a routine three she took back the lead stroke as Judy put her drive in the sand, blasted out and two-putted for a four. The match ended in a tie. Since there is no way to split the trophy for Club Champion, an 18-hole playoff was required. Following a lunch break, the two competitors went down the first fairway with a small gallery of spectators observing head-on golf. With, both gals playing steady golf Judy picked up a stroke on No. 6 and another on No. 8 to make the turn at 45 to Carol's 47. Reversing the procedure, Carol picked up one on No. 11 and another on No. 14. At that point they were all tied up again and had picked up a large gallery. (Ed Buss was heard to express the wish that as much excitement could be engendered by the men's tournament). Pulling her tee shot on No. 15 Carol ran into trouble as her drive landed behind a tree. In attempting to hit her second shot it caught the tree and traveled back toward Member Of The Brunswick Staff of Champions, will be BOWLING an exhibition game on THURSDAY, SEP. 8th-5P.M. (She is a special guest of Intermatic) BRING YOUR FRIENDS, WATCH & LEARN ! WE STILL HAVE OPENINGS FOR THURSDAY NITE MIXED LEAGUE Palace Bowl n» 3400 N.Richmond Rd. 344-1112 ^ Come in and browse, you'll pet idea* for furnishing your bath and discover many charming gifts. McHem P 3012 W. Rte. 120, McHenry East of New Bridge-Free Parking 385-0048 Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 Complete planning and installation of fixtures and accessories. LENNOX HEATING UNITS • EFFICIENT • QUIET THE DEPENDABLE WAY TO WARM YOUR HOME. •ELECTRIC •GAS* (HI (2a.iL ^WoExn&t HEATING AND COQUNG t- mam Mil t WHOHTRD 815/459-2300 McHENRY, ILL PNtAMCING AVAHAM1 McHENRY AREA'S CERTIFIED LiNHM DEALER the tee. The crowd's sympathy was evidenced in their oohs and ohs. As a result of her un­ fortunate start she dropped two shots to Judy who holed out with a beautiful par. Un­ daunted by such a downer Carol picked up one on the No. 16 only to lose it again on her nemisis hole No. 17. Going into the 18th with a two-shot lead there was no way that Judy was going to lose the match as she took a smooth par with a drive and two putts while Carol was wide of the green with her drive and had problems chipping on. It was an exciting match put on by two really great gals and both are to be commended for their fine rounds (Judy a 93, Carol a 97) and great sport­ smanship. Papa Ted Spengel's young son, Keith, just couldn't decide whom to root for - "They're both so pretty". It's a day that will long be remem­ bered by at least Judy and1 Carol and the large group of spectators who observed really great women's amateur golf. Meanwhile, other decisions were being determined on this exciting day. The gal who is determined to go after the championship next year, Nel Pidler, has been playing fine golf this summer and wound up winning low net championship in Class A.'Good going, Nel! Class B had its excitement, also. Taking the lead away from Ev Guntner last week, Marge Blomquist held on to it to emerge the victor for low gross over the three-week period while Lou Roels cap­ tured low net in the same class. In Class C it was Phyllis Bird all the way. She took the lead the first week and never let go, resulting in her being low gross winner. Low net trophy in the same class goes to Betty Rode. The picture was pretty much the same in Class D as Kathy Lundquist grabbed the lead the first week and followed through to emerge low gross winner, while Trish Sayler captured low net for the three week contest. It's been a great three weeks of struggling and fervor. It hardly seems possible that the golfing season is drawing to a close, but it is. Another evidence of it is the finish of the Ringer contest which has been an ongoing event during the summer. Ringer shows what an individual is capable of shooting for 18 holes if one could combine the lowest in­ dividual score on each hole and put it altogether for an 18-hole round. Carol Cooney is the winner in Class A with a 71. In Class B the winner is Dorothy Freund with an 82, Class C Betty Rode with an 87 and Betty Smith in Class D with lOi. Aside from the excitement and hoopla of winding up contests, a few weekly statistics are still to be recorded. Carol Cooney registered low putts of 26 in Class A. Ev Guntner had 31 to give her low putts in Class B. Class C had a tie between Gen Hoelscher and Joan Schioskey with 34 each and in Class D Floss Miller registered 34. Joan Schlosky was the only one to birdie No. 14 this day while Nancy Wilkins birdied No. 6 (No 6?!!) and had a chip- in on No. 16. Here is another gal who will be vying for the championship next year! With next Tuesday being the day after Labor Day no special event is planned. It will be a "Free Day". It will give the gals a chance to catch their breath before a few more mini- tournaments take place. So, til next time. Happy Golfing! . Liz ru;J McHen [ itA nuxi ,Otl By John Busscher % The rain finally won out at McHenry Country club on Sunday, Aug. 28 and as a result the fourth round of the club championship was called off after 11 holes of play. The entire fourth round will be played at the club on Saturday, Sept. 3 starting at 10:30 a.m.. The handicap golfers were more fortunate and were able to finish before the rain rtally became a problem. Despite an horrendous 8 on the first hole, Ron Becker held on to win the Handicap championship by two strokes over Kurt Waberzeck. Ron's score of 91-19-72 gave him a total of 279 while Kurt finished with 84-14-70 for a total of 281 followed by defending champion Ted Spengel with 80- 10-70 and a total of 283. In fourth place was Norm SchmaHng with 94-22-72 and a total of 285. Congratulations to Ron on his victory. Thirty teams will be teeing off on Sunday in the two day Labor Day event and it looks like any one of the thirty can win this popular dub tournament. •-- X Golf Match Postponed The golf match between McHenry and Marian, which was scheduled for Thursday afternoori, was cancelled due to a conflict with another tournament the McHenry Country club is hosting. / The match may fee played next week. The Warrior golf team now will open its season Tuesday against Grant high school at Fox Lake. Thursday, McHenry (days at Antioch. * Marian is scheduled to play at Cary-Grove next Wednesday afternoon. •4 If you want THE BEST, 4 NSISTf best! Free Estimates i