PAGE 6-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 3, 1973 THE McrtENRY/, SOPHOMORE WARRIORS captured a second place finish in the Christmas Holiday Tournament. The members of the Warriors are, front row 1-r, Mgr. Mike McDonagh, Dave Wickenkamp, Steve Whitehead, John Mclnerny, Steve Toole, Ken Ludwig, Ray Williams, Steve Kasprzyk, Mike Lehr, John Heard, Kevin Wynveen, Mgr. Jeff Palmer and Mgr. Ken Street. Standing are Mgr. Joe Karwaracki, Corey Walker, Keith Mierzwa, John Dix, Tom Stark, Joe Meyer, Ron Stine, Rich llignight, Jerry Biederer, Ev Klapperich, Marty Zeller, Pat Stanek, Mgr. Dave Treasure and Coach Gary Collins. The soph games start at 6:45 and the varsity at 8:30. Jan. 12 is an away game for the basketball teams when they take on the Zee-Bees at Zion-Benton. On Friday, Jan. 19, the North Chicago Warhawks travel he^e tp battle the Warriors. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) WARRIORS TAKE SECOND - The McHenry high varsity basketball team won second place in the Kankakee Holiday tournament which was completed last Saturday night. Shown receiving the second place trophy are (1-r) Coach Ken Ludwig, Mark Bentz, Tom Miller and Tom Knaack. The 16 team field was narrowed to two last Saturday night as McHenry lost the final in a double-overtime. Warriors Lose Championship Game In Double Overtime This is the week when Christmas trees and decorations come down. But, don't lose heart -- St. Patrick s Day is coning. Leo "Pete" Rothermel was in to say hello and goodbye. He and Marian are on their way to Florida. Like the birds, they will return in the spring. "You were one of her old beaux", said George Johason as we shook his hand in the funeral home where his wife, Mabel, looked pretty as a picture with a beautiful array of flowers around her casket. As a small boy, it was a regular ritual for us to stand in the window and watch for Mabel Granger to pass by and EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITORj wave to us as she walked to work as a bank employee. She never failed to wave and give us that sweetest of all sweet smiles. When George Johnson came along to claim our Mabel, we weren't too happy. Nor were we too fond of him! But, years went by and we learned to know George as one fine fellow. We treasure a letter received from Mabel Johnson not too long ago. It won't be tossed ciide. The Grangers were sc>lid citizens in the development of McHenry. Seems they were El 14 1$ ARE NOT ALIKE! Know how State Farm got to be the world s number one homeowners insurer? Simple! By offering the best deal around--a package policy that gives you broad, up-to-date coverage at low cost. Ask your State Farm agent about a State Farm Home owners Policy with automatic Inflation Coverage. See or Call: Person-To-Person I Life I A Insurance NNIS CONWAY 3315 W. Elm St. McHenry- III. 385-7111 STATE FARM HUE AND CASUALTY COMPANY • "HOME OFFICE: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS always a part of West McHenry (Gagetown). Just knowing a person as finfe as Mabel Granger Johnson is a part of life that no person should miss. We enjoyed that blessing. "Buzzy" Thompson gives us his personal assurance that the Cubs will win the pennant in '73. Then, the bloke had^o spoil it by forecasting that 5ur Sox won't make it! Junior Bimbo added that he is going to join the Sox fans this year. Ho - Ho - Ho! Watching all those football bowl games makes a fellow think he belongs in a Nut Bowl. TAX GUIDE AVAILABLE Tax time is usually headache time. But the 1973 Farmer's Tax Guide can ease those headaches. . .The guide explains in /k everyday language how to prepare and file farm income tax returns. It also contains examples that illustrate how tax laws apply to actual far ming situations. The booklet tells what income must be reported, what farm expenses can be deducted and how to claim depreciation and soil and water conservation expenses. The publication also sum marizes new tax developments and lists special taxpayer publications on nonfarm subjects. The 1973 edition has been expanded to include a chapter on Investment Credit which was restored by the Revenue Act of 1971. And, for the first time, the guidfc contains a separate chapter on sales and other - dispositions of depreciable property and land. McHenry county farmers can obtain a copy ,pf the 1973 Farmer's IncomeTax Guide r at the McHenry County , Cooperative Extension office in Woodstock. , If you can't make it in to Woodstock, please call 338-3737 or 338-4747 and we'll mail you a copy. Southern Cal has to be the best. Besides a strong defense, they have chain lightning in the offensive lineup. " SUDDEN THOUGHT --- If all of us could remember that charity goes far beyond the giving of material things, our measure of self esteem would justifiably be greatly enhan ced. j Be sure to read Dick Rab- bitt's report on the Warriors and their play in the Kankakee tournaments McHenry lost Mark Bentz on fouls and that meant the old ball game in the second overtime with Bradley. Which brings us up to our annual sound-off about foul rules in basketball. We are agin' 'em. Take for instance football - which is hardly a patty-cake game. Fouls cost yardage, but do not result in a player being put out of the game. It is OK with us for officials to out a player out of the game for The Happy People In Town Are Those Who Read the McHENRY PLAINDEALER. By Dick Rabbitt The McHenry Warriors lost the championship game in Kankakee Holiday Tournament to the Bradley Boilermakers by a score of 61 to 57 in a double overtime last Saturday night. Ft was a tough loss for the local squad, who won the hearts of the fans because of their hustle and all around fine play. In tracing the Warrior's route to the championship game, they opened tournament play on Wednesday against Crete- ifaonee. McHenry jumped into a^ 17 to 13 lead and increased their lead at halftime 37 to*' 22. Ludwig, Bentz and Him- pelmann kept the Warrior attack rolling during this first half. During the final two periods the Warriors managed to keepxiheir 15 pt lead and won easily,jffO to 55. Roger Ludwig's 22 pts paced the local attack. Big Mark Bentz chipped in with 19 and pulled down 16 rebounds. A good pressing defense and all around hustle helped in this victory. In the second game on Thursday night McHenry completely outclassed Kankakee Eastridge, coached by Joe Gubbins former Marian Central coach. The final score was 76 to 45. Bentz had 25 pts. This victory put McHenry into the semi-finals against Dwight, an upset victor over tour nament favorite Normal. -STUN DWIGHT - Playing a tough man to man defense McHenry reached the finals with a stunning 79 to 57 win over Dwight. Trailing 18 to 14 in the quarter the locals managed to gain a one point lead at halftime 28 to 27. With Himpelmann and Ludwig hitting two quick baskets, the Warriors jumped out to a 36 to 27 lead, and from then on coasted to another easy win. Tim Tonyan came off the bench to gather in 8 baskets and his 16 pts were high for the Warriors. In this game McHenry hit on 34 out of 60 for a whooping 57 percent average. Dwight had 22 for 49 and a 45 percent average. The championship game matched two well coached teams. Both Coach Ken Ludwig of the Warriors and Ed Hayes of Bradley_have to be com plimented lor bringing their teams to the finals. Playing without the services of Ben Himpelmann, who came down with the flu Saturday morning in the motel, definitely hurt the Warriors. McHenry jumped out to a quick lead and led 13 to 10 at the quarter. Ludwig and Knaack had 11 of the 13 pts in this quartet. During the 2nd quarter it became evident that both teams were tired. Poor passing and turnovers took place on the part of both teams. fThe Warriors managed to increase their lead to 26 to 18 at halftime. In the third quarter the Warriors hit a cold spell and did not score until Bentz's basket with 4:50 remaining. In the meantime Bradley managed4o- hit for 10 straight points and go into the lead. Ludwig's basket with 0:2 remaining tied the score at 36 all going into the final period. Midway in the 4th period Bradley gained a 45 to 38 margin, but the Warriors fought back and actually led with 1:23 remaining 51 to 49. J. Remole scored from un derneath with 45 seconds remaining and the game ended 51 to 51. Gallois put Bradley ahead 53 to 51 with 1:18 remaining, but Bentz came back at 1:01 and tied it up 53 all at the end of the 1st overtime. -BENTZFOULS OUT- In the second overtime, with 3 seconds gone, Bentz fouled out, and there went the Warrior rebounding strength. It was all Bradley from this point on, and they ran out the clock with a well deserved 61 to 57 victory. In talking with tournament5 officials they had nothing but praise for the Warriors. They felt the absence of Himpelmann hurt the Warriors. They also felt that Bradley had quite an advantage of home cooking and sleeping, while the Warriors were staying in a motel. Their man for man defense all over the floor, their shooting, and all around play left its mark at Kankakee. They were the favorites of the huge crowd gathered for the finals. It was a job well done. After the game Coach Ludwig had this to say about his squad. "They were just great". He went on to say "We will be a better team because of the experience we gained in this tournament. It will help us in our coming conference games." One of the highlights of the tournament was when it was announced that the McHenry Cheerleaders were voted the outstanding group of the 16 competing teams. The three lovely young ladies who led the cheers throughout the tourna ment were, Vicki Petersen, Jayne McMillan, and Kolleen Carroll. May I extend congratulations to the Warrior §squad, coaches, and cheerleaders from all the Warrior fans. BOX SCORES McHENRY fg ft Pf tp Knaack 2 7 2 11 Habich 2 2 4 6 Bentz 7 4 5 18 Ludwig 7 2 3 16 Mauch 1 0 1 2 Camasta 1 0 1 2 Tonyan 0 0 1 0 Wanta 1 0 4 2 21 15 21 57 BRADLEY Boudreau 2 2 3 6 Remole J 2 4 4 8 Merten 10 4 5 24 Gallois 2 2 * 4 6 Glassford,, 3 2 2 8 Byrne 0 0 1 0 Remole B. 4 1 5 9 23 15 24 61 McHenry 13 13 10 15 2 4 57 Bradley 10 8 18 15 2 8 61 McHENRY fg ft pf tp Ludwig 3 3 3 9 Himpelmann 6 0 5 12 Bentz 6 3 4 15 Habich 3 0 1 6 Knaack 1 0 1 2 Wanta 4 3 3 11 Tonyan 8 0 2 16 Mauch 0 0 1 0 Cunat 1 0 1 2 Miller 1 1 0 3 Camasta 0 1 0 1 Bacon 1 0 0 2 34 11 21 79 DWIGHT Fisher 3 3 5 9 Anderson 4 0 1 8 Halloran 10 8 0 28 Ayers 1 0 0 2 Telford 1 1 0 3 Drinan 2 0 1 4 Hopp 1 1 0 3 Riber 0 0 2 0 Hobert 0 0 1 0 Keegan 0 0 1 0 22 13 11 57 McHenry 14 14 24 25 79 Dwight 18 9 1 12 18 57 Snowmobile Drag Races At Union Grove, Wis. r The Great Lakes Dragaway at Union Grove, Wis., will hold a two day snowmobile drag race Sat., and Sun., Jan. 6 & 7, starting at 12:30 both days. Practice runs are from 9 a,m. to noon both days. The races will be held regardless if it snows anymore or not before Jan. 6 & 7. Anyone with a snowmobile may enter the races and spectators are welcome. •*- a dirty foul. But, we would like to see both teams with full strength on the floor at the end of a close game. And - That's our SOUND- OFF for this issue. Drivers may enter either the trophy competition or race for money. There will be both stock and modified classes. All entry fees will be paid back in prize money. Ladies powder puff races for., trophies are also on tap. Games and prizes for the kids have been set up to make it a family affair. Food and beverages can be obtained at the dragstrip. There is ample seating and parking for everyone. A "Torch-lite" trail ride hosted by the Penguin Snowmobile club is slated for Saturday night about 7 p.m., also on Jan. 6. After the trail ride, a dance will be held at the American Legion Hall in Union Gnbve. The dance will start about 9 p.m. and it is open to the public. f The dragstrip is located 20 miles south of Milwaukee on highway 45. Major League Stars Highlight Speakers At AACBC Convention 41111111111111111111111111111 in milium lit In the Yukon, during summer, the sun shines 20 hours a day, and crops ripen in record time. Several major league stars, both past and present, will be highlight speakers at the 1973 American Association of College Baseball Coaches (AACBC) Clinic to be held Jan. 5-7, 1973 at the Conrad Hilton hotel in Chicago. On Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.. Bob Shaw, the former pitching star with the White Sox who is currently the coach for the Milwaukee Brewers, will speak on "Pitching." On Sunday, Chicago Cub shortstop Don Kessinger will speak on "Infield Play" at 9:30 a.m. He will be followed at 10:30 a.m. by Ralph Kiner, one of the finest power hitters in baseball history, speaking on "Hitting." 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