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mm -wmm-- j ' • ? > • • ., i EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR. •fto? , The weekend wounor up .,c another go-go week with a n birthday party and a wedding. ^ Now I look at the weekly h calendar and am hit between the eyes with an appointment with the Friendly Dentist. What a way to start a new week! M Last week kept us busy editing sports stories. One , thanked everybody from here to kingdom come. Thank you a. notes are a No-No in news stories. i|- - Another advertised fees and MC prize money. No-No again. P< One note told us to run the story in the Friday issue. •> Trouble was it came in hours iy past the deadline. it* -- id One torn up part of a sheet of paper missed "Hie 13" by an eyelash. Another reporter included a note that his typewriter broke down so he had to turn in what f we call a "hand writ" story. Little Helen was the kitten on ihc keys, «£ki««g Jo Ann's place at the line-o-type [ machine. We handed the marked up to Helen and she waded i it like a true champion. Unliked her husband, Larry, Helen doesn't care a whoop about sports. On the opposite side is JoAnn. Like her husband, Bill, she eats I up sports news. Oh, that "Frenchy"! Eddie Bimbo and I listened to ' him tell that we will have a heavy snow in Sept. this year. Further the great forecaster predicts a worse '79- '80 winter than the past. All I know is what I hear. Since home run hitters drive Cadillacs, we see .230 batters swinging from their heels against smoke ball pitchers. So anxious are those kind to hit one into the next county that they won't even choke up on the bat with two strikes on them. It's great to have good neigh­ bors. Beet greens we like. So beet greens we got bom Mrs. Hanford. (I didn't {riant any this year). MIGHTY MINIS - At last count the Pirates in the Mini group of the Junior Youth League had a 13-2 record for the year. They have been in first place all year. Nice going, boys. Coach Gordon Stringer would have been one happy fellow if he could have joined some of his long ago athletes and (shall we say) students at lunch last Friday. See picture in this sports section. Would you believe? We tried for forty years to lure those fluttery little wrens into store-bought bird houses. No luck. Along came a more at­ tractive hand made house from Coach Stringer last winder. »V« uuw have a colony of those noisy, little fuss- buttons in the back forty. It seems our feathered friends won't live in any old house. They travel first class. Florida is going to claim another of our native sons. John Thompson, now of Burlington, Wise., tells us he is going to head south. John also told us he is a regular reader of the Plain- dealer. His aunt, Mrs. George (Kate) Worts, sends it to him. Now, that's nice. We got into a real nest of Cub fans recently. When Ed Blake's daughter, Kathy, asked how come the score was 9 to 0 when the Sox had to forfeit that riot game, he was quick to answer, "That's the score the Sox usually lose by." (How does one go about disowning relatives?) Blanks Available For Demolition Derby At McHenry County Fair A reminder that entry blanks are available for participation in this year's Demolition Derby at the McHenry County Fair. Those interested in joining the excitement can obtain a copy of the official rules and an entry form at any of the following places: Butler Auto Parts, Rt. 47,Woodstock; Woodstock Auto Parts, East Jackson and Jefferson Street, Woodstock; National Auto Parts, Church and Jefferson, Woodstock; Thomas Mobil, 135 Washington. Woodstock; Ideal Oil Service Station, 129 E. South Street, Woodstock; and Clark Service Station. 830 E. Lake Street. Woodstock. The Demolition Derby is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 5 at the McHenry County Fair grandstand. "Gasoline Gladiators" of the twentieth century will stage 4otal destruction. Both men and women with a lust for thrills and danger are invited to compete for cash prizes and trophies. All entrants must furnish their own cars. Each automobile taking this final run with fate must be equipped with an approved seat belt and the drivers must wear approved safety headgear. Ambulances, wreckers and fire department will stand by in case of emergency The winner will be the one who can survive the automobile chaos. . Entries will be limited to the first 50 cars so get your entry in now and don't miss out on the action! Taxes, Please Federal officials initially assessed a tax of one cent a gallon on gasoline and other motor fuel in 1932. NEW HOURS! McHENRY HEARING ASD ^ 10:00 TO 5:00PM EVERY WEDNESDAY ONLY With a Zenith Hearing Aid you can rely on this Consumer Protection Plan. Your satisfaction is assured by Zenetron's • 30-Day Money-Back Privilege (except for custom earmold and dispensing (m) • 1 Year Limited W«rr. nty • 3 Year After-P'jrcha Service Plan Batteries and : , >ssor«s for all makes. For most el' /..onically aidable hearing lo? ses, choose a Zenith hearing aid by... SZenetron independent of and not affiliated wrtti Zenith Radio Corp PUAMC (815)385-1661 McHENRY HEARING AID DISCOUNT SERVICE CENTER EVERY WEDNESDAY 10 TO 5:00 PM 3937 W. Moin Street - McHenry, III. "V - ••/ -..ii , ; ' , . % • 4 /• v 1 ^ ' ' . ' . ; • ;. \ ' ; ' V,/ . yplc;' 4 • x .>. r' j • ' - - ' • v - . • - ..'-f V. . * . ....... 'wlv • Lake County Central • ' n Committee Sponsori "Democratic Golf Dai" "Democratic Golf Day" the annual golf outing and dinner sponsored by the Lake County Democratic Central Committee will be held Wednesday, August 29, 1979, according to > Ken Green, Chairman of the event. Green said that Golf Day again will be held at the Four Winds Golf Course, on Route 176 just west of Ivanhoe with the evening's dinner scheduled at Mundelein's Holiday Inn. at Routes 45 and 83. John S^ Matijevich, Chair­ man of-tille Democratic Party in Lake County, said that "Democratic Golf Day" is traditionally the major fund­ raiser during the year for the Democratic _ Party, and predicted another big turn-out this year. "Last year, we were held down by rain, but golfers should be reminded that they can pick up a rain-check and play later, if that happens," Matijevich siad. He said that the dinner has always been a "full-house", and the day/has been one of golfing, ftm and prizes. 0 Secretary of State Alan J. Dixon will be the guest speaker at the (tinner affair, according to Green. "With Dixon's an­ nouncement that he will be a candidate for the U.S. Senate next year, many of his friends are expected to attend in his honor," Green siad. Other public officials, state and local, are also expected to attend. Chairman Green advised golfers to contact Diana Dluhos at Democratic Headquarters (244-2870) to reserve tee-off times. The sooner you do it, the better." Green said, "because golfers who make reservations early receive the best tee-off times." golf and dinner and are available by calling Democratic Headquarters." Green said. Green said. u B i s c. A Hj GOP PLAYDAY-efter a round ef golf, RepabUcaa officials pesed with their mascot and chat abeat their scares. From left are George Lindberg, Jack Schaffer, O.C. "Dixie" O'Hara, Lt. Gov. Dave O'Neil and A1 Jonrdan. The aaaaal oatiag was played qt McHenry Country club, Chapel Hill and Pistakee. Over 8M eajeyed a prime rib diaaer later that evening. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD When Old Friends Meet Softball Tourney At Lou Boudreau Field Aug. 31 LAKE REGION YMCA NEWS OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - If tradition repeats itself, then Chicago will remain as the 16- inch capital/ And tradition does figure to repeat in this year's 16-inch ASA National Slow Pitch National Championship at ...Jf 9|*V*»V- • A. figures to win the national 16- inch title. Only which one is the problem as seven of the eight top teams in last year's Seated L to R: Earl Walsh, "Zeke" Bacon. "Sehmaltx" Miller. Standing L to R: Gns Frennd, Sib Whiting, "Marty" Ceaway. "Zeke" were long time golf partners. (Nobody said so, but "Schmaltz" probably taught his partner the fine points of the game). Earl "Flash" Walsh placed' basketball with these athletes, but says he never had any big time scouts following him around the circuit. (He says his claim to fame was being best man for both "Zeke" and Sib when they met their brides at the altar). It was a talk and laugh party as old yarns came to mind. All agreed that, God willing, this group will meet again next year. It was a grand time the above group enjoyed as they met for lunch and reminiscing last Friday at McHenry Country Club. "Zeke" Bacon returned from Arizona to his home town so it was a great chance for former schoolmates, teammates and friends to renew a lasting friendship. They noted that the ranks are thinning. Sib Whiting, Gus Freund, "Zeke" Bacon and "Marty" Conway all starred on McHenry High and town team basketball teams. And, lest we forget, were standout baseball players. "Schmaltz" Miller and Men's Twelve Inch Tourney Aug. 25-26 The McHenry Area Twelve Inch League will sponsor a Men s Slow Pitch tournament at Petersen Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 25. The sixteen team tournament will feature unlimited arch pitching with the three ball, two strike rule unique to the league. Another league rule which counts a foul ball on the second strike as a strikeout will also be used. There will be a "winners bracket" and a "losers bracket". Any teams interested in obtaining further information or application for McHenry's First Annual Twelve Inch Slow Pitch Tournament should contact Dave Sundby at 385- 3175 or 459-2976. ONE MINUTE SPORTS QUIZ 1. Who won the men's singles at Wimbledon? 2. How many Wimbledon single's titles has he won in a row? 3. Who won the women's singles at Wimbledon? 4. Who recently twice hit four home runs in two consecutive appearances? 5. Who won the Western Open golf tournament? Answers To Sports Qviz 1. Bjorn Borg over Roscoe Tanner. 2. Four. 3. Martina Navratilova. 4. Michael Schmidt, Philadel­ phia Phillies. 5. Larry Nelson. Playboy Have you heard about the playboy who winters in Florida, summers in Maine, falls for women and springs at blondes? HAVE YOU TRIED OUR FAMOUS SERVING WEDNESDAY NITE SPECIAL •FROM 5 TO RID SNAPPER with POTATO PANCAKES ALSO SERVED DAILY: STIAK HU CAffUM- •BEER BATTER! AMU KfMI mum OF AST SB m UrM rVR Lvmn MM KMT ASM MAT PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB Cuhlman Rd. & Bay Rd., Pistakee Bay McHenry, III. - 305-9054 S nationals were from the Chicago area. Chicago's Bobcats are the defending champs and will be after a fourth straight national title and llth in the 17-year history of the tournament. Besides winning team honors last year, the Bobcats had the and Most Valuable Player, second baseman, Larry Kelly, who hit.800 and was one of six bobcats named to the 16-inch first team Ail-American team. The tournament will begin Aug. 31 and conclude Sept. 3. The first game is scheduled Aug. 31, 6:45 p.m. at the Lou Boudreau Field, 160th and Halsted. Director of the tournament is Ferris Reid (312) 896-2110. Tournament headquarters is at the Holiday Inn (312) 596-1500, 1-80 at Halsted street. Summer Conditioning Program At MCHS Starts July 30th " Starting on Monday, July 30, there will be a Summer Con­ ditioning program held at the McHenry Community' high school West campus. The program is open to all present or incoming McHenry high school students. It is especially useful to athletes out for football. The program will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be supervised by Joe Schlen- der. the new head football coach. The conditioning program will consist of stretching, weight training, endurance running plus throwing, catching and kicking the football. Athletes are to assemble in the locker room on the night of the first session. The program will run from the week of July 30 until the beginning week of fall sports practice. Aug. 20. Sports Personalities To Compete In Golf Benefit Outing Outstanding sports per­ sonalities will compete with many guests for golf prizes in the 5th Annual Golf Outing for the benefit of the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois. Nordic Hills, on Route 53 and Nordic Hills Road in Itasca will be the sight of the event, with tee-off times between 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. For those who don't golf, tennis and swimming are available. There are a few opening for golfing. The day will be capped with a cocktail hour at 6:30 and the Awards Dinner at 7:30 p.m. For information and reservations, call Jack Gallo, Chairman, at (312) 453-1516. or the Foundation^office at (312) 427-1495. Northern lllini Bowmen^ The 3-D SAFARI archery evjpnt held at Northern lllini Bowmen of McHenry brought out 313 bowmen to »Koot at the 28 lifesized styrofo »m animals oh July 14 and 15. Local winners were Jim VanOeve and son Jeff. Keith Mielke, and cubs, John Sala and Jeff McCue. Womens class local winners were Irene Trumble, Ardene Raven and Mickey Blevins and cub, Lisa Johnson (McHenry). Many archers from Racine, Kenosha, Janesville and even Green Bay, Wisconsin attended the Safari, as well as Ottowa and Canton, Illinois. The next public participation t event is an Animal Shoot, modified Broadhead (Field tips) on August 12. The following Sunday, August 19 is Northern Illinois Bowmen's well known Jack Perry BROADHEAD invitation shoot. Plans for these events will finalize at the July 19 NIB club meeting at McHenry Legion. Irene Trumble BASEBALL • • • • By Pete Fritchie WASHINGTON -- Sparky Anderson is taking his early lumps trying to make Detroit a contender "in the American League. After many years of Ralph Houk-building. this was finally the year the Tigers were to be a genuine con­ tender. „ When Sparky took over, the jury was still out. The Tigers were over .500 with Less Moss managing. They had zapped Baltimore in*a double-header, winning both games decisively and had taken a series from New York. But they were not the hot contender fans wanted. On the other hand, they were doing better than in many recent years. f.- Sparky, however, has found he doesn't have the pitching. The Bird is still out and Cincinnati retreads Jack Billingham and Milt Wilcox, though still good, aren't Mark Fidrych. Dave Rozema has faded--as he did last year. Thus Sparky is hurting for good, tight pitching. And as this is written he hadn't been able to get .500 ball from the Bengals. With one of baseball's best franchises, that isn't good enough, lt looks like a hard road for the new manager-until he finds both good starting and relief pitching. CHAPEL HILL TUESDAY LADIES LEAGUE ~"r' TEAM STANDINGS 1. Harry's Arco 2. Little Chef , 3. McHenry Realty 4. McHenry Floral 5. Wieser Amore 6. Nowak Const. 7. Mar Ray Costumes 8. Shutter Hut Daily Event Low Team Gross - Wieser Amore Realty, 541. 584 51 504 444 37 354 33 32 COUNTY INDUSTRIAL SOFTBALL Intermatic - 8 andM. Brake Parts - 6 and 3. Morton Chemical - 5 and 4. Illinois Coil Spring - 4 and 5. William Tonyan Construction 3 and 6. N.P.O. - 1 and 8. Like Father "Dad, did you go to Sunday school when you were young?" the boy asked. "On a regular basis, " was the reply. ' • = "I'll bet it won't do me any good eithprJ'\ I am pleased to announce & the opening of my own consulting practice in the field of personnel and Labor relations JAMES SKEEM & ASSOCIATES 15 West Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 . (815) 455-4520 POOL CLOSING ~ The pool at the West campus of McHenry high school will be closed all day Saturday, July 28, for routine maintenance. YMCA Swim Classes Begin On Jaly 30 A new session of swim in­ struction classes* conducted by the Lake Region YMCA will begin on Monday, July 30. All summer classes are conducted in the clear, heated pool of the Lake Region YMCA on Route 31, just south of Route 14. The last session of classes will begin aw t Each two week session of instruction will meet on Monday through Friday for a total of ten days. There are classes for 6-month-olds through 14-year-old girls and boys. The National Progressive YMCA Aquatic program is followed for all instructional classes. Beginner classes for pre­ schoolers 6 months through l year of age are scheduled from 9 to 9:30 a.m. or 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.; 1 through 3-year-olds are scheduled from 9 to 9:30 a.m., 10 to 10:30 a.rtf. and 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.; and 4 through 6- year-olds are divided by ability level into beginner, repeat and advance. Classes start at 8:30 a.m. and begin every half hour until 12:15 p.m. Youth 7-years-old and up are divided into 7 ability groups which begin with Polliwogs at 8:30, 9:15. 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Tadpoles meet at 8:30,10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Minnows meet at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Fish meet at 9:15 and 11:30 a.m. Flying Fish meet at 9:15 a.m. and Shark and Porpoise meet at 10:45 a.iftn. The Lake Region YMCA office is at 7315 South Route 31 in Crystal Lake. Registrations and information are available on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Saturday from 8 to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL As the Women's Volleyball League appraoches its last round, each team is showing remarkable improvement. Ace Hardware took two big games from Gerry's Shoreline Inn 21- 9. 21-13, 18-21 to start off the July 12 games. McHenry State Bank kept up their winning streak with three victories over Oak Pari Lounge 21-9, 21-8, 21-„ 19. The Solon Slammerettes also took three from From the Neck Up 21-11, 21-8 and 21-4. The July 19 games started off with a big upset with McHenry State Bank defeating the Solon Slammerettes 21-8 but the Slammerettes came back with the next two 21-17, 21-18. Gerry's Shoreline Inn got tough and beat From the Neck Up 21- 18 but fell behind and lost 21-9, 21-14. Oak Park Lounge took all three games from Ace Hard­ ware 21-7, 21-14 and 21-9. The current standings are: Solon Slammerettes McHenry State Bank From the Neck Up Oak Park Lounge Ace Hardware Gerry's Shoreline Inn w 23 21 13 12 9 3 1 4 6 14 15 18 24 HOUSE CLEANING-CONTRACTORS SPECIALS •Light Housekeeping •Moid Service *N«W Hom«$ ^ * Apartments •Small Offices ' •Weekly Bi-monthly •Moving in or out Ten te , •Professional CLEANING SERVICE INC •Models V ' FREE ESTIMATES - Call Today US41U jl I r>- .