PAGE 6 - PLAINDE ALEE - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13,1979 EARL WALSH' So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR Ed and Gladys Doyle came out of the west to visit the old home town. True to form, Ed went around the neighborhood to stir things up, have a good laugh, then heard north to visit the Harry Stillings. To cop things off, Ed left notes on Hanford's and our door before he Ifet. On our door, he left the following: "You know if you only knew which ball team was the best, you wouldn't be such a bad guy" The Cub-Sox feud will never die. At the Longhorn, where it is easy to talk to people and the personnel is first class, it was our pleasure to team up with Jerry and Louise Miller. Jerry really came over to let me know he has been reading between the lines in S.I.H. and thought I was worried about the Cubs. Oh, I have been! With soothing assurance, Jerry told me his team will finish way up there. (Yeah -- like a balloon). Now my sleepless, troubled nights have ended with Jerry's help. Whom should we meet but the jovial mayor of Beautiful Downtown Volo, Tom Murphy, on our way out. That capped a delightful evening. Our typesetter, JoAnn Hutchinson, won't believe me in the future. In the last column, I mentioned how scarce sports news would be. Then came a flock of reports and we lowered the boom on her. She whipped it out and came up smiling. So Clyde Blackwell is hospitalized. I didn't think anything but the end of the world could get the best of that youngest Old Timer you could meet. A lot of youngsters whom Clyde entertained with his puppet shows should be praying for Clyde's early recovery. Dave Kingman. Cub left fielder, stole two bases last week. That's news. Chuck Gies says it takes only ten steps for Kingman to go from first to second base with those long legs. Kingman was known as a great strikeout artist, but has found the homerun range from home plate to the bleachers in Wrigley Field. Or, do I have to say Beautiful Wrigley Field? Look for some trades by the Chicago teams before the deadline on June 15. Whenever word hits the news of a trade involving Bobby Murcer, he goes out and has a great day at bat and in the field. There seems to be no secret that the Sox would like to get their second base combination straightened out. It seems the Sox can't turn the double plays unless Manager Don Kessinger takes over the shortstop position. Never knew there were so many Smiths and Schmitts in the country until we saw them at Joe and Lila Schmitt's 25th wedding anniversary mass and reception. Tears were flowing in Milwaukee Sunday night in stead of beer The White Sox tfcumped the Brewers 13 to 3 after beating them Saturday night by the modest score of 6 to 2. And the Bimbo crowd, with the exception of Gene Schaefer, let it be known loud and clear that fche Cubs whopped Los Angeles. Everybody's happy. ONE MINUTE SPORTS OUIZ 1. Who won the Memorial Golf Tournament? 2. Who won the Indianapolis 500? 3. Mickey Rivers plays pro baseball for what team? 4. Who won the LPGA Corn ing Classic? 5. Who won the NSACAR World 600? Aasvtfs to Sports Qiii 1. Tom Watson. 2. Rick Mears. 3. New York Yankees. 4. Penny Pulz. 5. Darrell Waltrip. JOHN E. ALBANESE, MD. Announces The June 18 Opening of his office in FAMILY PRACTICE located at WHISPERING POINT CENTER 4302-A Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, Illinois 60050 Call For Appointment Athlete's Away Six Illinois prep football players, representing six different football positions, have announced their intention to attend UW-Whitewater. Lineman Scott Pertile of McHenry (Grant Community), will wear the purple and white next year. Pertile, 6-3, 235 is the largest Warhawk recruit so far. Bill Hurckes, 1977 graduate of McHenry High, was awarded a letter in football at Monmouth College. A MG Midget (above) driven by Sal Cardella of McHenry captured a second place finish in Class "A" with a time of 58.31 while Wayne Allen (right) drove a Honda Civic to an overall win in a time of 55.19 during the first event in the four event Summer Slalom series of the Lake Region Sports car dub. LRSCC PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD LAKE REGION/ SPORTS CAR CLUB SPORT-A-THON The American Diabetes association, northern Illinois affiliate, will hold the sixth annual Diabetes Sport-a-Thon Sunday, June 17, in Crystal Lake. Participants may bike, run, jog or walk to help raise funds for the American Diabetes association. The Diabetes Sport-A-Thon is the major fund-raising project for the ADA and all monies raised will go toward diabetes research, treatment, public and professional education programs, and the summer camp for Diabetic children, held each year in Williams Bay, Wis. For more information, or if anyone is interested in spon soring a praticipant, call the ADA office, 943-8668. The first of four events in the Summer Slalom Series being sponsored by the Lake Region Sports Car Club (LRSCC) was held at Pfizer Chemical company iaHoffpnan Estates on Sunday, June 10. Using the entire parking lot, marked by island sand pylons, drivers competed in three classes: "A" - 0 - 1500 cc, "B" - 1501 - 2300 cc and "C" 2301 cc and over. The scoring of the events is by the Gran Prix method, 9-6-4- 3-2-1, with first place receiving nine points. The drivers will score on the best three of the four events. The course, a winding ob stacle, consisting of 11 gates, nine turns, and a figure eight. Each driver received five runs which began with a standing start and a slam of the brakes at the finish as the front and rear wheels had to straddle the finish line. Only four cars failed to break the minute mark, including a Hoffman Estates police vehicle that attempted two runs while testing the course. A Honda Civic drivened by Wayne Allen of Wauconda had no trouble capturing the win in Class "A" with a time of 55.19 which was recorded as the fastest time of the event. Sal Cardella of McHenry was second with a time of 58.31 in a MG Mideet. Class "B" found close races; for first place as an Opel Manta, driven by Dick Four- nier of Crystal Lake, edged out Wayne Gaylord of McHenry in a MGB by a 59.56 to 59.79. In class "C", a Corvette with Paul Musschoot behind the wheel turned in a time of 55.24 for first place, while Terry Gable clocked 57.36 in a Datsun 280Z. The overall point standings to date are Wayne Allen, Dick Fournier and Paul Musschoot with 9; Sal Cardella, Wayne Gaylord and Terry Gable with 6; and Mike Fernandez, and Tom Zuhlke with 4. Also Jean Allen and Jim Hefferman with 3. and Mary Jane Fernandez with 2. The second event of the series will be held in the McHenry area on Sunday, July 1. Anyone interested in further details of the LRSCC or the event may call Wayne Gaylord at 385-8688 or Earl Snodgrass at 459-6826. Another Boating Season Finds Wonder Lake Auxiliary Very Busy Summer is here another boating season about to begin. Flotilla 66 -Wonder Lake Coast Guard auxiliary held their monthly meeting last Saturday. They have completed the task of placing buoys around the lake and are now patroling weekends and holidays. The primary function of the auxiliary's boating safety is a certification course required by the state for young boaters age 12-18 to operate a power boat. These classes are scheduled according to demand. Therefore, if you are interested or have a youngster of that age, send a post card to U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Flotilla 6-6, P.O. Box 83, Wonder Lake, 111., 60097. Please state name, address, phone no. and age. You will be contacted as to when and where the course will be held and a minimum fee. Another function of the auxiliary's C.E.'s (Courtesy Examination) of your boat. It makes good sense to have your boat inspected to be sure all safety equipment is there and functioning. At a time of need you wouldn't like to find yourself one life jacket short or a fire extinguisher that doesn't work. C.E.'s take only a few minutes at no charge and no penalty for missing items. You are advised as to what is required by the state for per sonal safety. You can contact an auxiliary Marine on member Wonder at the Lake Saturday-Sunday and holidays. The auxiliary usually finds itself a little short of man- woman power. Anyone in terested in promoting safe boating and willing to donate a few hours a month to the course would be most welcome. It is a rewarding feeling to be in volved in an effort that saves lives and it is not all work. We do enjoy good fellowship with our monthly get-togethers. Contact Commander Lou Narowitz, 653-6589 or Jon Marshall, 653-5796 or drop a line to P.O. Box 83, Wonder ,Lake, 111., 60097. McHenry Tumble-Weeds Go To Junior National Event McHenry Area 12-Inch Softball Chicago Bulls General Manager Rod Thorn, pictured above, (left) will be one of the guest celebrities at Marian Central's Golf Playday on Friday, June 29 at McHenry Country Club. A college Ail-American and former NBA player. Thorn assumed his GM duties with the Bulls in 1978. He will discuss the Bulls future, the recent hiring of Jerry Sloan as head coach, and participate in a question-answer session at the evening dinner. Tickets and starting times for the Playday are available by calling Lou Hartlieb at Marian (338-4220). RUSTY NAIL SWEEPS TWO:KEEPONE GAME LEAD STANDINGS Team w I Rusty Nail 8 0 Old Bridge 7 1 Raymond's Bowl 6 2 A.F.L. 4 4 Uncle Jamie's 4 4 Wayne's 3 5 Little John's 3 5 Huemann's 2 6 B&H Tap 2 6 Oak's Marathon 1 7 Doubleheaders scheduled for June 13: Raymond's Bowl vs. American Family Life at West Campus (South field); Wayne's vs. B&H Tap at West Campus (North field); Oaks Marathon vs. Rusty Nail at East Campus; Little John's vs. Uncle Jamie's at Petersen Park; Old Bridge- John's Sport Stop vs. Huemann's Water Conditioning at Freund field. 'Game of the Week' will be the Raymond's Bowl - American Family Life contest; starting time 6:15p.m. The Rusty Nail Inn swept their doubleheader versus Wayne's and kept their slim one game lead over the Old Bridge-John's Sport Stop Softball club. The Nail scored 8 runs in the first three innings and allowed only one earned run during the first game as they defeated Wayne's 9-3. In game two Wayne's fell by a score of 14-6. The Old Bridge easily swept two from Little John's by scores of 26-5 and 19-3, both games shortened by a the 12- run rule. The Bridge has recovered from last week's loss and still remains the team to beat. Raymond's Bowl kept their hold on third place by punishing Huemann's Water Conditioning 17-5 and 15-0. The Bowl is outhitting and outscoring all other teams in the league while Huemann's surprised B&H Tap twice by scores of 19-6 and 16-6. A.F.L. has now won 4 of their last 5 games. B&H Tap has lost 2 straight doubleheaders and needs a win this week to break their losing streak. ~ Uncle Jamie's without Chuck Marke, came up with a great come-from-behind game one win over Oaks Marathon and then held on to win the second game by one slim run. Jamie's was down 13-6 going into the sixth inning of that first game but a 6-run sixth coupled with a 4-run seventh sealed Oaks defeat. The second game turned into a 3-2 defensive struggle as Jamie's moved into a fourth place tie with A.F.L. Oaks Marathon again had enough hitting to win, but continue to be the 'hard luck' team of 1979. TOP 15 (after 8 games; minimum 15 at bats) Player Joe LaFontaine Ron Miller Wayne Hiller 15 Rick Wiegman 15 DOUBLES Ron Miller 4 Billy Meyers 4 Jim Neuman 4 TRIPLES Guy Hansen 2 John Smith 2 HOMERUNS Rick Wiegman 3 Jim Mulvenna 3 Pat Wirtz Two McHenry Tumble- Weeds, La Donna Parvin of Woodstock and Lori Knaack of McHenry competed in the Eastern Junior National Tumbling championships, at Buffalo, New York. Coached by Duane Sperry, the girls won two bronze medals. LaDonna with a score of 19,81, a dif ference of only .51 from first. Lori Knaack competing in age group had a score of 15.75 with a difference of 1.30 from first. The McHenry Tumble-Weeds team competed in the. In vitational meet in Kenosha, Wise., entering 10 girls. Novice, 9-10 year old; Tracy Hudjera 1st, Erin Doherty 3rd, Sheri Knaack 6th, and Diane F i t- zgerald 9th. Novice, 11-12, Cindy Kinsala 6th and Liz Schneider 9th. Intermediate, 9-10, Viki Bruce, 4th, 11-12 yr. old, Cindy Pemberton, 3rd,, 15 year old, Lori Knaack, 1st. LaDonna Parvin brought in a 1st place in the Elite division with a score of 20.25, the highest score of any competitor in the Regional Invitational meet. Tumble- Weeds won the 2nd place team trophy in the intermediate division and a 1st place team trophy in novice, and a total of 7 ribbons, 1 medal and 4 trophies. Knowft/ 2 VfeatfiSr i Twig Miller Vinnie Freund Jim Mulvenna Billy Meyers Jeff Meyers Paul Morenz Rick Wiegman Dave Sundby Willie Howard Larry Jones Bill Roark Tom Hurckes Mike Weber After 8 games: RUNS Dave Sundby Ron Miller Billy Meyers Twig Miller Randy Kosman HITS Billy Meyers Ron Miller Jeff Meyers Jim Mulvenna Twig Miller Rick Wiegman ab 15 31 28 21 31 37 32 22 32 29 28 17 17 21 21 RBI Ron Miller Twig Miller Gary Schmitt Jim Mulvenna ave .733 .645 .643 .639 .613 .595 .594 .591 .563 .522 .538 .529 .529 .524 .524 23 16 15 14 13 22 20 19 19 18 18 19 16 16 15 Does the sun have much to do with our weather-other than heating the earth and bodies of water? Yes, it's generally agreed now, among the experts, that the sun affects our weather to a remarkable degree. Not all of the relationship is understood. But it's known that the mere heating of the earth and bodies of water is but one of many influences the sun controls. The sun is thought to be the key to trends of weather on earth, a cycle of cold weather, or warm, which may cover decades or scores of years. The sun has low pres sure, or storm areas moving around its surface and these may partially control our weather. The sun's heating power is the source of clouds, and moisture-as a result of clouds. Scarce Stranger-Say, I need help. Do you have a criminal lawyer in this town? Native-Wal, we're pretty sure we have, but we can't prove it. BASEMU * * * By Pete Fritchie WASHINGTON, D. C. « The end of the Major League baseball umpires Strike didn't improve umpiring much. True, umpir ing included many poor calls during the strike. But it was, overall, surprisingly good. On the first day with the regulars back on the job. May 19th, the veterans blew about six calls in a nationally tele vised game on NBC. If that had been the substitutes everyone would have been blaming the bad calls on in experienced umpires. The call of a Red Sox run ner as being out at third, in that May 19th game, when he had clearly touched the bag long before the tag, was so obvious Tony Kubek had to publicly disagree. The replays made it very clear. All of which proves once again there's no valid reason for umpires not to utilize TV replay to confirm calls. One umpire should avail himself of instant TV replay at all games-certainly at important games between contenders. Pretending that the nearest umpire can see it all and doesn't need instant camera replay is absurd. A 30-YEAR OLD NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIVE PL A YED PART OF LAST YEAR WITH A BROKEN R/8 THAT HAPPENED AS HE TUMBLED INTO THE BOX SEATS TO CATCH A FOUL BALL. His nickname is "Pudge". Me used to be HE AND HIS WIFE UNDA HAVE 3 CHILD RE/4. 3 fat Utile kid. PlSK, IA/HO CALLS ALL THE PITCHES FOR THE RED SOX' UL A,LÊ DER UK£ A FOOTBALI- QUARTERBACK. un^u.̂ 0/7̂ UeSAWAK£ WGHTS THINKING OF nZX Sl7lJA770NS M THE NEXT DAYS GAME. MGR. DON ZIMMER CALLS CARLTON A COMPLETE PLAYER BECAUSE THE BIG GUYHÎ SoUT •300, SMACKS HOMERS, HAS A FINE ARM, RUNS WELL AND CATCHES EVERYTHING HE GETS HIS HANDS ON ̂ PLUS, HE'S A HARD -NOSE COMPETITOR. J Telephone 344-3270 AUTO- Heater Cor*ft I Service Auto AmCond BRIAN WU,M.D. Announces the opening of the CRYSTAL LAKE MEDICAL CENTER for Internal Medicine and Family Practice 6317 Northwest Hywy. (Rt. 14) Crystal Lake, II. 60014 Hours by Appointment: 9:30 to 5. Mon. - Sat. •15-459-4333 ASSOCIATES: TONY S. FU, M.D. Dermatologist KAROQN NITITHAM, M.P., Cardiologist Butternut squash flourishes in a fiber tub RUB-A-DUB DUB THREE SQUASH IN A TUB This gardener's plot was too small to accommodate the spreading vines of winter squash. Solution? Plant three squash seeds in a 10-gallon tub and set it in an unused corner of his patio. The squash tub made a great family project and conversation piece. By summer s end he had three fine Butternut squash for winter storage. The tub is a rigid wood fiber container purchased at a local nursery and filled with homemade compost. The tub can be reused and should shortly pay for itself in the value of the crop. Other vining crops such as cucumbers and melons also grow well in tubs. Where space is at a premium plant bush varieties which develop very short runners. Large vegetable plants don't like containers smaller than 5 gallons in size and do best in tubs or boxes holding 7 or more gallons of soil. EUCTRONIC SERVICE CENTER Professional service on most imported makes WARRANTY SERVICE FOR •VIDEO TAPE 'TELEVISION *STEREO •CASSETTE *REEL •TURNTABLES •Pioneer "Craig *Sony .•Panasonic 'Sharp •Dual 'Garrard "Sonyo *Soundesign •Phaselineor Many Others BROADCAST ENGINEERING 815-344-1830 3721 Elm Street (Across from Jewel) McHenry