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Rueschel ready to IT TAKES ONLY A MINUTE TO MAKE A BETTER DEAL. WE Will BEAT ANYjtf 9 ==., BUICK DEAL!! W (312)587-2555 91 S. Rte. 12, Fox Lake, III. Open Daily 9 8 p m Friday 9 6 p m Sat 9 5pm W H U I ( w IH STO(H A l l M O D U S A l l ( O l O R S PAGE 22 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1984 sum ® Preston, Skyhawks dismantle Rockets By Mikp Lamb JOHNSBURG - If the Johnsburg Skyhawks. ex­ perienced any let down from last week Friday's one-point loss to Lake Zurich, it wasn't apparent Tuesday. The Skyhawks com­ pletely dominated the Richmond Rockets, winning 73-46. The win was the Skyhawks third win in four games (hiring a 12 day stretch. Johnsburg has also won four out of the last six games and raised its overall record to 8-7. "This is a tremendous tur­ naround by our kids," said Johnsburg coach Ben Beck. "This is indicative what we've have been doing lately. The kids are playing well. I'm pleased the way they came back after the one-point loss Friday." Jeff Preston, one of three seniors on the Johnsburg squad, led in scoring with ?0 points. Many of his points came from short range on turnaround jumpers and inside moves. "He is doing some of the things we want him to do. He has the people who have the ability to get the ball to him," Beck said. "All three seniors are coming through for us." Joe Majercik, another senior, scored 13 points. A total of nine of those points came in the first half. Jeff Nichols and John Gallagher scored 10 points each. Beck was pleased with having four players scoring in double figures, pointing to the balanced attack he is aiming for. Jay Soine led Richmond, scoring 18 points. Tom Otto scored 12. The first quarter was the only time the Rockets were really ever in the game. But even then. Johnsburg had control of the game. It was Majercik and Preston who fueled the Skyhawks in that quarter. The two combined to score John- sburg's first 10 points and ended up scoring 14 of the total 16 first quarter points. Preston's turnaround jumper broke a 4-4 tie and gave john­ sburg a lead which would never be lost to Richmond. His basket started a string of 10 straight points by Johnsburg. Richmond came back with six straight points of it's own, led by Soine. The quarter ended with Johnsburg holding a 16-12 ad­ vantage. Johnsburg broke the game open in the second quarter. The Skyhawks scored nine points, before Richmond could score in the quarter. Holding a 25-14 advantage, the Skyhawks slowed it down a little to run off some time, holding the ball from 3:07 to 2:15. The first half ended with Johnsburg in command, 30- 18. "I was pleased. Defense was the real key for us. This is a major turnaround for us," said Beck. "We're trying to get balance inside and outside." The Skyhawks continued to pour it on in the third quarter. When the quarter was all over, the Johnsburg edge rose to 45-28. Baskets by Jeff Jayko and Preston to start the fourth quarter gave Johnsburg a comfortable 21-point lead. That lead was built up to a 61-36 ad­ vantage and gave Beck a chance to put in his reserves. Johnsburg continues with Northwest Suburban Conference play at Grayslake 7:30 p.m. Friday. STAFF PHOTO MIKI IAMB GLIDING IN --was Johnsburg's Jeff Nichols as he easily layed the ball in on the fastbreak. The Skyhawks scored on the break several times during their win over Richmond. Hartlieb chooses Hawkeyes Shaw-Free Press Service WOODSTOCK - Chuck Hartlieb can finally breathe a little easier. He has the weight of the world off his shoulders. The standout Marian Central Catholic High School quar­ terback ended the hot pursuit and weeks of wondering Monday when he announced he will at­ tend the University of Iowa on a football scholarship in the fall. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound senior led the Hurricanes to the class 2A state football championship last fall. He passed for more than 1,900 yards and tossed 24 touchdowns in leading the Hurricanes to the first-ever state championship in the school's 25-year history. "I had a tough time deciding, but it's for sure. Wisconsin put a lot of pressure on me to visit, but I called them yesterday (Monday) and told them I had decided on Iowa," Hartlieb said Tuesday morning. "I told them it wasn't fair to keep them (Wisconsin) or Indiana (the other school he was scheduled to visit) hanging when I was dead set on Iowa." Hartlieb said he liked things about Iowa before he visited the campus last weekend. "I met the coaches and the players, and I saw the campus and the student body and was really impressed," he said. "The coaches were so sincere - so personable - when they spoke. That impressed me, too." Hartlieb was the number one recruit of the Hawkeyes, ac­ cording to Iowa Coach Hayden Fry. Only one other quarterback was signed, Mike Burke, a 6- foot-5, 200-pounder from Davenport, Iowa. The Hawkeyes will have a returning veteran in senior Chuck Long. The fourth quar­ terback on the roster next fall will be freshmen redshirt Mark Vlasic. The first day football players can sign a national Continued on pog« 21 RueschelTellman deliver pitch Brewers find a big at Old Timers Banquet bargain in Tellman make comeback By Mike Lamb JOHNSBURG - For you unfortunate laborers who work as waitresses, bus boys and store clerks, Tom Tellman might be your kind of major league baseball player. That's because Tellman has one thing in common with you - you both make minimum wage. At least that's how Tellman looks at it. Unlike the average professional athlete who makes millions a year, Tellman labored in the minore leagues for seven years under a $6,000 con­ tract. He says that contract is worth about minimum wage at best. Of course, he received a slight increase when he made the Brewer major league roster. If his calculations are right, the Brewers found the biggest bargain since Dollar Days. The right-hander won nine ballgames and saved eight more for the Brewers in 1983. And, at the age of 29, Tellman was named to the Baseball Digest's all-rookie team. Tellman was one of the sport celebrites present for the eighth annual Johnsburg Old Timers Hit and Run Baseball Banquet last Monday. "I made more money last year, then I made all the other years combined," said Tellman. But don't com­ pletely feel sorry for him. Now that he has finally made it to the majors, he has dollar signs in his eyes. "I set my goals a little higher (than last year's 9-4 record and eight saves). I'm going to try and get established and do well enough to sign a long-term contract," Tellman said. "I just appreciate being there, because it took me so long to get there." Tellman labored in the San Diego Farm System for seven years. His only major league appearances in that span was in 1979 for one game and six games in 1980. His baseball career seemed to be going nowhere and he was contemplating on giving it up in 1982. But then came the big break. The Brewers sent two minor league pitchers to San Diego Continued on pag« 20 By Mike Lamb JOHNSBURG - "Give me the ball and let me pitch." That's the answer Rick Rueschel gives to any skeptics on his comeback attempt with the Chicago Cubs. He says there is no reason he can't return to his old Cub form, and he's, ready to proye it. Rueschel was one of the feature speakers at the eighth annual Johnsburg Old Timers Hit and Run Baseball7 Banquet at the Johnsburg Community Club. "I think I have recovered," said Rueschel, on his shoulder injury. "I plan to be a starting pitcher in the starting rotation." Die-hard Cub fans remember Rueschel's 20-10 record in 1976. He was considered to be the Cubs ace starter at that point in his career. He recorded a 135-125 record in 347 games during his Cub years. His earned run average was 3.47. But several years later, the situation changed. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 1981 for Doug Bird, cash and a player to be named later. "That was the saddest day' of my career." said Rueschel. His tenure with the < Yankees is a period of time Rueschel would like to forget. "I don't think of that anymore," said Rueschel on those two long years with the Yankees. A shoulder injury and other complications developed into a bad situation for Rueschel. In two yards with New York, the right-hander saw only limited action. With his career hanging on a thread, Rueschel signed with the Cubs Quad Cities class A team last summer . His performance there impressed the Cubs enough to purchase Rueschel's contract from the Quad Cities on Sept. 2. His performance during the last month of the season led Cub officials to believe there was hope for the veteran pitcher. Rueschel appeared in four games in September, recording a 1-1 record In 20 Continued on poga 20 "where fine food and drink are surrounded by V, the warm beauty and charm of nature" (Eountrg Squire fteataurant Sc Hounge Relax in the elegant surroundings of the beautiful Wesley Sears coun­ try estate with a picture window dining room overlooking 13ft acfes of beautiful grounds. Enioy our quiet cocktail lounge in their former ding room or the original library with its magnificent wood paneling Choose from our excellent menu with gourmet specialities. GARDEN WEDDINGS AVAILABLE Have a delightful garden wedding under the oaks, on a rustic foot bridge near a wishing well. A few choice Saturday and Sundays are available! Your hosts. Mil and Kris Oovas 223-0121 Intersections Rout* 120 and 45, Grays lak* (Closad Monday) !> Chicago Cub pticher Rick Rueschel had a few vwrds to say to the Johnsburg Old Timers Baseball Banquet crowd Monday. Tom Tellman is sitting to Rueschel's left and Vince Lloyd is at the right. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYIORD