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KiDXY, JULY 24, 1981 '&< V i' M wM'M mm >»*#**" ***** 4 „ ^ - «•"** . Nail Bruises, Loses In 12 V w TOP LADY 7-MILER - While keeping an eye out for the approaching auto at right, Bobby Jo Hail of Wonder Lake nears the finish line in McHenry's 7-Mile River run. Bobby Jo was the first lady to finish the race as she hit the tape in 46 minutes and 36 seconds edging Carrie Mortell of McHenry by a few seconds. STAFF PHOTO - WAYNE GAYLORD Langford Wins Run Nearly 200 entrants competed in the Seven-Mile River Run as part of McHenry's 1981 Fiesta Days activities Tuesday night. Capturing first place in the event was Tim Langford of Genoa City, Wi$,jioth.a time of 36 minutes and" nine seconds. Darryl May of McHenry was a close second with a 36:14 clocking while John Mclnerney also of McHenry finished third with a 36:35 mark. All three runners were in the 18-24 year old age bracket. The top female finishfar was Bobby Joe Hall ot Wonder Lake who finished 31st overall and had a time of 46:36. Participants 13 years of age and under ran a three and one half mile race with the top performance being turned in by Terry Harth Jr. of McHenry with a time of 21:25. The results by age bracket are as follows: 11 and Under Boys PafNJ^ember, McHenry, 56; WTErrk-, J^idhalm, M?sHenry, 28:21; Mike Birmingham, McHenry, 28:32. Girls Shannon Welcome, Woodstock, 29:35; Laura Lund, McHenry, 32:14; Ronda DuPont, McHenry, 32:19 12-13 year olds Boys Terry Harth Jr., McHenry, 21:25; Jeff Fritz, McHenry, 24:20; Russell Bunday, Wonder Lake, 24:49. Girls Janice Kearns, Ringwood, 32:10. 14-15 year olds Boys Jim Lane, Crystal Lake, 37:21; Steve Carby, McHenry, 37:41; Martin Kalens III, McHenry, 41:36. Girls Pam Bradley, McHenry, 58:21 16-17 year olds Boys Dave Lane, Crystal Lake, 37:25; Jay Jackson, John- sburg, 41:31; Mike Steck, McHenry, 41:36. Girls Lydia Oakley, McHenry, 55:21; Deanna Kearns, Ringwood, 70:36. 18-24 year olds Men Tim Langford, Genoa City, Wis., 36:09; Darryl May, McHenry, 36:14; John Mclnerney, McHenry, 36:35. Girls Carrie Mortell, McHenry, 46:50; Cathy Capps, Genoa City, 54:48; Cher Cargill, Grayslake, 66:39 25-29 year olds Men William Martin, Round Lake, 38:45; Edward Yee, Wheeling, 43:28; Jerry Sullivan, McHenry, 45:59. Women Deb Shabow, McHenry, 47:10; Cindy Wold, Wonder Lake, 61:47; Kathe Greer, McHenry, 66:38. - 30-39 year olds Men David Rigley, McHenry, 39:52; Duane Diedrich, McHenry, 42:10; Mai Stern, Park City, 42:46 Women Bobby Jo Hall, Wonder Lake, 46:36; Linda Usrey, McHenry, 47:16; Suzanne Harris, Park Ridge, 50:56. 40-49 year olds Men Gerald Baczkowski, McHenry, 46:45; Frank Rhode Jr., McHenry, 47:53; Dennis Schendel, Crystal Lake, 48:39. Women Ruth Granger, Fox River Grove, 70:35. 50-0ver Men _ £> P a u l ' G i o v a n e t t i , McHenry, 51:33; $ill Pictor, McHenry, 66:25. Women no entrees. For 12 innings on Monday evening Rusty Nail fans saw their favorite 12-inch team continue where they left off on Sunday evening. The day before they had waited to an easy consolation cham­ pionship in the annual New Munster tournament. For 12 innings of softball on Monday the Nail had not only put away the Old Bridge Tavern 13-8 but also had rallied to tie the Fox Hole Tap 7-7 in the top half of the fifth inning. In the bottom half of the fifth, the Fox Hole shattered any Rusty Nail dreams of beating both the Old Bridge and Fox Hole in the same evening as the Tap went on to score 12 runs in two in­ nings to end the game by the slaughter rule in six innings 1 9 - 7 . j f ~ In thettjlirst game, the Nail rarrtip a 10-2 lead over the Old Bridge after four innings of play using a pair 'of doubleplays to halt Bridge rallies in the second and third innings. Meanwhile every Rusty Nail starter was busy getting at least one hit. Dave Sundby, Ray Thelen, Rick Wakitsch, Kevin Freund, Len Ackerman and Larry Jones all had two hits each for the winners. Thelen included three RBIs while Wakitsch slammed a run scoring triple. A Jim Zazada was the big gun in the Bridge attack. Zot had three hits and five RBIs including a three-run homer in the sixth to close the Bridge deficit to 1041. Joe Dehn and Greg Freund added three hits each with Freund driving^} two runs. Old Bridge 0 2 0 0 Rusty Nail3 3 0 4 0 3 x 13 The Fox Hole Tap seemed to have matters well in hand versus Rusty Nail in game two. The Nail went three up, three down in the first two innings while Myron Bentz and Vinnie Freund sent two balls over the fence to help give the Tap a 5-0 lead. Both teams traded runs in the third but the Nail sewed three times in each of the fourth and fifth innings to tie the score at seven. A1 Stilling's two-run single and Kevin Freund's two-run homer were the big hits. The Fox Hole had no in­ tentions tff folding as Vinnie Freifhd's two-run homer capped a five-run rally in the fifth while Bill Meyer's three-run home run and Don Bentz's two-run blast highlighted a seven-run rally in the sixth inning. Twig Miller batted four for four with three-runs scored to lead the Fox Hole, while both Rich Meyers and Vinnie Freund were close behind at three for three. Rick Wakitsch, Kevin Freund, Len Ackerman and A1 Stilling had two hits each for the Nail. The Fox Hole continues to lead the Eastern Division with a 9-2 overall mark while the Rusty Nail is in third place in the Western Division with a 7-4 record. Rusty Nail 0 0 1 3 3 0 7 F o x H o l e 4 1 1 1 5 7 1 9 John Meyers scooted home from second base to score the winning run for the Johns burg Businessmen in a thrilling 5-4 win over Little John's. Meyers was safe in a close play at the plate after Tom Spasojevich's clutch two out single in the final inning sent him in. Johns burg had to come from behind twice to wrest victory from a hustling Little John's ball club. The Businessmen tied the score in the sixth and then after Little John's scored a go ahead run in the top of the seventh Johnsburg rallied for two runs in their half to pull out their eighth victory in 11 starts. Mark Schultz went three for three with two RBIs to lead the winners, and John Meyers added a pair of singles. Wayne Hiller doubled, walked, scored one run and drove in the tying run in the final inning with a sacrifice fly. Gary Snell, Ray Buss and JSill Peterson had two hits each for Little John's. Little John'sO 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 Johnsburg Bus. 10 0 10 12 5 / The Whale's tail scored four runs in the sixth inning and wentXpn ^ -to beat Hainesville InrNw/fa score of 6-3. Starting wito the final out in the third, winning pitcher Randy Rodiek retired 12 batters in a row and gave up only a two out single in the last inning as only one Hainesville runner reached base during that span. Jack Spindler paced the winners attack with three singles, while Tom Nusbaum and Fred Stacker had two hits each with Stocktr in­ cluding the game winning two-run triple. Hainesville's Mark ttorsch singled in a run and sacrificed for another RBI. Whale'sT. 0200040 6 H a i n e s v i l l e 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 Games scheduled for next Monday, July 27 include: The Whale's Tail vs. Fox Hole Tap at 6:45 p.m.; Wayne's vs. Little John's at 7:30 p.m.; Old Bridge Tavern vs. King's Row at 8:15 p.m.; and Little John's vs. Jewel Park of Barring ton at 9 p.m. PatWirtz Plaindealer Savings And Loan Finishes 12-0 Minis Into Playoffs The first round of the Mini Division playoffs was completed this past week with the Sox, Astros, Tigers, Braves, Yanks and Cubs advancing to the second round. The first game saw the White Sox defeat the^- Giants by a 7-3 score in a" game which saw very little hitting on either side due to the fine pitching of both teams. In other action the Astros beat the Indians 8-3 in what was a much closer game until the Astros scored four runs in their last at bats. The closest game of the first round was a 2-1 victory for the Tigers over the Dodgers. Mike Lazar and Danny Sweetwood were Jpcked in a 0-0 pitching duel through five innings, and in the sixth the Tigers scored twice to win. The fourth game of the week was a mild upset with the Braves beating the Brewers 16-8 The Yanks continued to win with the start and relief combo of Brandon Pasternock and Mike Halcom in their 8-2 win over the Pirates. The Braves jumped out to a 2-0 lead but were held after that by the fine relief of, Halcom. The final game of the first round saw the Cubs defeat the Twins 22-11 in a game much closer until the Cubs exploded for 10 runs in their final at bat. The cham­ pionship game is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday July 25 The following list of Midget players of the McHenry Junior Youth league in­ structional league competed in an inter-squad game before the picnic last Saturday with Jerry Lazalde's team defeating Greg Bazioawich's 11-4. pther helpers in the league, Ken Schuerr and Frank Mazurek did the officiating. Future mini-leaguers i n c l u d e : J o h n a t h o n Neuhausel, Marc Hutt, Scott Schuerr, Jesse Schmitt, Scott Acred, Colby Braind- burger, Matt Brown, Bobby Cashin, Joey Mazurek, Frank Borzewski, Tray Bazioawich, Steve Pap- pineau, David Weber, Greg Szekeres and Gene Pittner. In the eight-year old All- Star game, the National league defeated the American 19-6 in a well played game that displayed alotof talent on both sides. A few walks and a lapse of defense were the main reason for the American leagues defeat; while the fine pitching of the National league's Tom Brefed put the cap on the oppositions hit­ ting. The nine-year-old National league All-Stars were gifted by the fine pitching of Brian Condon, Kelly Roach, Danny Sweetwood and Dave Cable who combined to limit the American league to three runs in a 17-4 National league victory. The hitting power was supplied by the Brave's Tommy Johnson, who hit a grandslam homer. His fine fielding also gave him votes which earned him the Most Valuable Player award for the National league. Jim Marinangel can savor a little gusto the way Don Shula did nine years ago. Shula, still the head coach of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins, molded his 1972 squad comprised of castoffs from other teams and key college draft picks into an invincible gridiron machine, and guided them through a season unbeaten and untied in 17 games. Marinangel, coach of McHenry Savings and Loan in McHenry's Junior Pigtail League, hasn't enjoyed the media hype Shula has been accostomed to, but his record this summer is equally impressive. Savings and Loan breezed through this season winning all 12 games and finishing three full games ahead of their nearest competitors This was also the first time since ^977 that a Junior Pigtaijf team went un­ defeated. But while Miami's heroes were dubbed "No Name," Savings and Loan's roster is a conglomeration of many of the top eight to 10-year-old girls in this area. Choosing an All Star squad from this undefeated team was undoubtedly a difficult task. The five represen­ tatives chosen, all 10-year- olds, were pitchers Kim Belzer and Julie Weideman, first baseman Cindy Marinangel, outfielder Holly Brandenburger, and catcher Cindy Shaver. Belzer is potentially one of the best girl players in the area. Against Toddler Shop this eason, she hurled a no- hitter winning 19-1 and in the same game she belted a grand slam home run for a little icing on the cake. But she was not required to carry the brunt of the pitching chores alone. Weideman, Savings and Loan's number two pitcher, started almost half of the games, worked several others as a reliever, and together with Belzer hurled almost 99 percent of the innings. On the receiving end. Shaver was as dependable as she was durable playing a COME ON DOWN TO LITTLE JOHN'S AFTER SUNDAY'S PARADE FOR GOOD FOOD, FINE DRINKS and J.W. RICE BAND a UTILE JOHN'S 1211 N. RIVER RD. McHENRY 385-2014 e G na GEORGE RODENKIRCH USED CAR MANAGER ME FOR 1981 PRICES! COME TO THE BIGGEST CADILLACPONTIAC DEALER k IN THE"COUNTY ' . position that is hardly considered glamorous. She caught every inning of every game and was the only All Star chosen at the catcher position. Cindy Marinangel, the coach's daughter, and Brandenburger were the top two hitters on the team, but the offense was a far cry from being a two man show. The entire lineup was loaded with hitters that seemed to be in a class by themselves. "What made us different 51 from the rest of the teams in the league was our strong hitting, and our exceptional pitching," said coach Marinangel. "While many teams go up to bat looking for a walk we were up there swinging. Our pitchers didn't give up many walks either." And when they were up there swinging, many times there was no stopping them. A few of thir games were halted after four innings because of the 15-run slaughter rule. "Our entire lineup could h i t , ' ' e m p h a s i z e d Marinangel. "The only difference between our first and our tenth hitter was how far they could hit it. The bottom of our order actually saved us a couple times this year." Only once during the season did Savings and Loan trail in a ballgame, falling behing McHenry Recreation by four runs. But Savings and Loan rallied to beat them in the late innings. Usually pitchers Belzer or Weideman had a com­ fortable lead to work with. Besides an explosive of­ fense, Savings and Loan's successs was marked by the stingy defense that they played. During Belzer's no- hitter, only two opposing batters even hit the ball, but excellent defensive stops turned apparent base hits into quick outs. Particularly strong was the left side of the infield where Tracy Kurowski played shortstop and Jenny Bean handled third base. "It was a good all-around team," said Marinangel. "They worked hard to get to where they did." But credit must also be given to Marinangel and his assistants who put the team together. The key to the success of a team lies not only with the players, but with the management as well. S e r v i n g a l o n g s i d e Marinangel was assistant coach Sally Belzer. Linda Brandenburger graciously served as the team's "Mom," and Paul Graham and Bob Mortell also provided parental support. In their last game of the season, Savings and Loan played perhaps their poorest game, but nonetheless they wop 12-9 over Don's Dairy Frost. It was the middle of the batting order that drove in the winning runs and Kurowkski, batting ninth in the lineup, smacked an in­ surance home run in the sixth inning. No matter how the game is won, or how well you dkln't play, every game looks the same in the win column. Ask Jim Marinangel how he measures success. He'U give you about 12 ways. Carl Moesche HERE ARE THE CHAMPIONS - The 1981 McHenry Junior Pigtail softball champion is McHenry Savings and Loan who completed a perfect 12-0 season. Members of the team are: standing left to right, Tracy Kurowski, Kim Mullen, Amy Stolle, Cindy Marinangel, Julie Weideman, Cindy Shaver, Holly Brandenburger, Kim Belzer, Terry O'Brien, Jill Tracy, and head coach Jim Marinangel. Kneeling in the front row are Jenny Beam, Krissy Mortell, and Shari Ketchum. Missing from the picture is Mary Etheridge and coach Sally Belzer. Brush In Titlest Brush In captured first place in the Major Division of the McHenry Junior Youth League with a 13-1 record. Chuck Sower's Wonder Lake entry com­ bined consistency in the field, steady pitching, and aggressiveness on the basepaths to win the league crown. The Cardinals and the Eagles tied for second place with identical 10-4 records. The final standings are as follows: MAJOR DIVISION Brush In ' Cardinals Eagles Bluebirds Falcons Hansen Decorating Hawks Owls Orioles Condors w 13 10 10 8 8 6 6 3 2 1 1 t 1 4 4 6 6 7 8 11 11 13 The 12-year-old Major ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" FEATURING COMPLETE LINES OF: •OLYMPIC STAIN •BRAMMER CABINETS •ANDERSEN WINDOWS •PRE-HUNG DOORS •NORD SPINDLES •JIM MARTIN PAINTS •LINCOLN WINDOWS •GAF SHINGLES •BUILDERS HARDWARE •PREFINISHED PANELING •CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS - Phone 385-1424 909 N. FRONT ST., McHENRY League All Stars plasyed to a 13-13 tie in a post season contest at the VFW field. The team composed of All Stars from Brush In, Eagles, Bluebirds, Falcons, and Owls, jumped off to an early lead but following an 11-run rally late in the game, fought back to tie the team made up of All Stars from the Car­ dinals, Ravens, Hansen Decorating, Hawks, Orioles, and Condors. Members of the All Star teams are as follows: A TEAM Brush In Shawn Connelly Mike Lermer Chuck Sowers Eagles Jeff Kotin Ben Kretzor Keith Schultz , Bluebirds Rich Hoffman Brian Toussaint Falcons Lunden Piklor Matt Roy Owls Bill DiGiorgio Eric Nordenson B TEAM Cardinals Jim Gorrelts Chris Howerton Ravens Marty Quantz Bill Wijas Hansen Decorating J.A. Chessler Randy Moore Hawks Bill Cameron Randy Hawley Orioles Rusty Hopp Tom Koch Condors Brian DesBiens Dave Weakman The 13-year-old All Star game was won 7-6 by All Stars from the Brush In, Eagles, Bluebirds, Falcops, and Owls, who defeated All Stars from the Cardinals, Ravens, Hansen Decorating, Hawks, Orioles, and Con­ dors. Members of the All Star teams are as follows: WINNING SQUAD Brush In Chris Rini JR. Wright Eagles Tad Founteine Jeff Szamlewski Bluebirds John Jepsen Mike Jones Falcons Tony Sorling > - Doug Suchomski , Owls v : •. i •;< Bob Freeman Tom Stevens LOSING SQUAD Cardinals Jon Norkett Bob Smith Ravens Dana Pitel John Wiley Hansen ' / Decorating RussBunday Chris Decicco Hawks Bob Nolan PhUPace Orioles Kurt Justen Ken Sch wader Condors Darren Miller EricSwanson j