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PAGE S-PLAINDEALER -WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17. 1977 First place trophy winner in the men's all county class in the Illinois Farm Bureau Sports Festival Softball was McHenry County. Front row, from left: Scott Crenshaw, Woodstock; Don Robinett, Woodstock;Dave Hahn, Woodstock; Dan Drake, McHenry; and Jim Smith, Woodstock. Back row, from left: Gary Schmidt, Genoa City. Wis.; Dave Schwehke, Woodstock; Jim Gray, Richmond; Larry Mitchell, Woodstock; Bill Hirn, Cary, manager; and Elmer King, Illinois Farm Bureau Sports Festival official. Kneeling in front is bat boy Dan Drake. McHenry. The finals took place in Bloom ington on Aug. 4-5. WOMEN'S 16" SOFTBALL Tuesday, Aug. 9 games were cancelled because of rain. - Thursday, Aug. 11 Ed's Rental beat Oak Park Hotel 37- 2. Ed's started the first inning scoring 11 runs. The second inning Oak Park Hotel scored their 2 runs while Ed's scored 9 runs. The third inning Ed's scored 15 runs and 2 runs in the 4th AnnualJaycee Tennis Tourney Set For Saturday, Aug. 20 The McHenry Area Jaycees will host their Youth Tennis tourney this Saturday at the West campus tennis courts. Registration is free and will be from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Play will begin at 8:30. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each category and ribbons will be awarded to those finishing second, thrid. and fourth. The age categories are: Boys: 1) to ten years; 2) 11 and 12 year olds; 3) 13 and 14 year olds; 4) 15 and 16 year old; 5) 17 and 18 year olds. Girls: 1) to ten years; 2) 11 and 12 year olds; 3) 13 and 14 year olds; 4) 15 and 16 year olds. 5) 17 and 18 year olds. Tourney director is Gary Gray. 385-8268 THE WORD FOR OUR WEEKEND SPECIALS ALL DINNERS INCLUK: SOUP OR JUICE, GARDEN SALAD POTATO & VEGETABLE, HOT LOAF OF BREAD (BUTTER * W - FRIDAY NITE - AT SM ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS *5" MEADED SCALLOPS MCtcttad Smcc DtEP FRIED PERCH W/Tartar BROILED RAINBOW TROUT. J75 ALMONDINE 5475, SPECIAL NEW YORK SIRLOIN STEAK *4* TWIN FILET MIGNON mtfe Oman Rinp %"J5Q - SATURDAY & SUNDAY - AT SMI SAT.. 1 Ml SPECIAL NEW YORK SIRLOIN BROILED RAINBOW TROUT ALMONDINE *475 TWIN FILET MIGNON •itkOMn R»FJ BAKED MEAT LOAF ___ with Mushroom Gravy 3 .v.;.;.; PRIME RIB of BEEF - SUNDAY SPECIALS - CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 10 AM-2PM (CHILDREN »I UNDER S2 0U) "FREE ROSE FOR THE LADIES" SMORGASBORD spm (CHILDREN 11 UNDER S3.00) 2500 N. CHAPEL HILL RD McHENRY, ILL 385-0333 FOR RESERVATIONS fourth Ed's defense was un­ believable allowing 3 hits but in the fourth inning they obtained the unbelievable getting a triple play. With runners on first and second base, a popup was hit to Terry Smith, pitcher, who threw to first baseman Bev Scala, who in turn threw it to Cathy Boro who gave a little toss to Sis Kloepfer on second base, catching both runners off base. There were several women for Ed's who got home runs, two for Julie Gende and Bev Scala and one for Sharal Koenigseder. Brake Parts beat Chuck's Towing 22-1. Chuck's only run came on a home run by Sharon Gray. The first inning Brake Parts got 3 runs on 2 hits. In the second inning they got 5 runs on 6 hits with Cheryl Patterson getting a triple and Mary Mclnemey getting a double. The third inning Chuck's finally held Brake Parts and only allowed 3 hits. The fourth in­ ning Brake Parts got 6 runs on 8 hits with a grand slam by Fran Brzenk. The fifth inning B P. got 3 runs on 4 hits with a triple by Barb Blamken and a home run by Dorothy Kupstis. The last inning B P. got 5 runs on 5 hits with a double by Dorothy Kupstis. Brake Parts had 2 double plays to help stop Chuck's from scoring. This weekend in the playoffs for the league between division champs. The games will be at Little League field at VFW. on Aug 20 at 4 and 7 p.m. and if a third game is needed it will be Sunday. Aug 21 at 2 p.m. A make-up game from Aug. 4 found Wooden Nickel beating Residential Devel. Gp. 14-2. Debbie Meyer from RDG had 2 hits to drive in the 2 runs for RDG in the seventh inning to avoid a shutout. STANDINGS Division A W-L Bit-O-Blarney 9-2 Residential Devel. Gp. 8-3 Old Bridge * 6-5 Chuck's Towing 6-4 Huppy and Leo's 3-8 Oak Park Hotel 1-10 Division B W-L Brake Parts 12-0 Ed's Rental 8-4 Wooden Nickel 7-4 Fox Hole Pizza 3-7 Chalet 3-7 Fireside Inn 1-10 EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR We just returned from the Larry and Lynn Lund beautiful home located high above the waters of Pistakee. 'Twas a Sunday picnic for the Plaindealer employees. Some sat and watched the boats and water ski enthusiasts. Some enjoyed boat rides. Some played volleyball. All took part in a bountiful feast with a little of this and that to wet your whistle. Had a good visit with Lewis and Irma Blomgren (former Miss Water Board Champion of Pistakee Bay). Lou spent a lot of time in the Pistakee area in his younger days when his father owned a home there. At eatin' time we sat with Wayne and Mary Gaylord - and that was fun. One couldn't ask for a better place to enjoy a Sunday af­ ternoon than on the Lund porch or lawn, looking out across the water. Our Saturday night special was watching the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers, then switching the dial to see the Bears beat the Oakland Raiders 20 to 13. We don't know what will come next so will enjoy that Saturday night memory. Last week marked our forty- second year with the Plain- dealer. It would be nice to make it 50, but that could be termed wishful thinking. Talking about early Marine Days, somebody remembered when A.P. "Tony" Freund had a "duck" that moved on land and water. It was a great at­ traction and a perfect place for judges of the boat races. Richie Zisk has been a big boo6t to the Sox, but it doesn't take an expert to see that he isn't a right fielder. His spot is in left. Either pitchers need more time in the minor leagues to develop or this 1977 baseball is souped up too much. A lot of balls are going over the wall. Had a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hiller last week. As we said goodbye, Bill said, "Keep writing. We like those stories of old times." So - here are some notes on days gone by. YOU ARE AN OLDTIMER IF YOU CAN REMEMBER: When linen table cloths were used regularly and each member of the family had his or her own linen napkin which was rolled into a holder after a meal. Rotary lawn mowers weren't heard of. You used your own power to push the old ones. Metal wheels. No motors. You could travel from McHenry to Dundee or Elgin by train. A railroad train, not a wagon train. There were only about three automobile owners in McHenry. You could drive a horse and buggy across Fox River at Bally-O-Greg. Johnsubrg residents were all of German descent. You didn't know what a loaf of baker's bread looked like. The 10-cent tent shows. Consumers The first HO bom« wffl quritty «» safffStSSf8® sulated siding made to the L-fc.A. u you wont to keep cool In th« the winter, tocrewe *« vatae of yoar borne, nod save tax and energy dollars.... UA Building ^ 1977. . lt,_ the bottom line that counts'. Remember, Its the bono ^ ^ ^ ̂ ^ r^^UmenV.l Call Collect 312/236-4454 Talkies hadn't come along until much later. Men shaved with straight razors. Dr. Glass made periodic visits to town, coming in on the 10 o'clock train, renting a horse and buggy at the livery stable and travelling through the countryside selling eye glasses. If he found a pair in his case that magnified enough for you tq read, they were yours for two dbllars. Every town had a harness maker and a couple of blacksmiths. Your father wound the clock on the shelf every night before going to bed. (Thanks to our neighbor, Nellie Doherty, for that memory). Females were not permitted to sit at a bar. If a woman wanted a little snifter, she entered the saloon through a side door that led to the family room. If children talked back to their parents, they got a slap in the puss. You had no heat in the up­ stairs bedrooms. Only five people in McHenry were required to pay income tax and their names were posted in the lobby of the post office. Your school desk had a sunken ink well up front to the right. None were arranged on the opposite side for left handers. You had a base burner, with isinglass windows, in your living room. A woman could buy a corset for 85 cents or splash for a fancy $1.75 number. (Saw that in old time ads.) Dressmakers went into your home to make new gowns or make over Mom's dress to fit her daughter. Kids cranked the grindstone while father sharpened tools or sickles. A man wore a belt as a decoration and suspenders to hold up his pants. Teaching all eight grades in a country school meant an early arrival at school in the winter to start a fire in the stove. You sifted the ashes to recover any good coal that had fallen through the grates^ AND You are a Real Old Timer if you can remember happenings of 50 years ago better than events of yesterday. . . I iSii W i Notice Sports Picture Since previous notices (star­ ling last fall) have not been noted, this will be run from time to time. Being unable to use the many group pictures sent in, a decision was made to discon­ tinue all league groups except championship teams. Pictures takes by our staff photographers of athletes on the high school level will be selected as to their importan­ ce. Individual pictures of various sports will be appraised as to their newsworthy value and available space. It was a flood of group pic­ tures last year that made this decision by the management necessary. Lenard Duncan of Mesa, Inc., Crystal Lake and a Spring Grove resident presented Gary Garbrecht of Marengo, with the Youth Pleasure High Point trophy. Mesa, Inc., was the sponsor of the trophy. The Spring Grove Horse fair will hold its second 2 Day Show Sat., Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 at Horse fair park in Spring Grove. Saturday will be an All Youth show, 18 and under and Sunday will be an Open show for all ages. Both shows include halter, showmanship, pleasure- English and Western and speed classes. For show information call 675-2589. The June show was a huge success. The high point winners for the shows were as follows: Saturday Youth show: Pleasure - 9 and under - Robbie Walton-Lake Villa, 111.; 10 to 13 - Mandy Aird - McHenry, 111.; 14 to 18 - Tami Dyson - Lake Villa, 111. Speed - Pony - Merry Thompson - • Port Mansfield, Tex.; Horse - 12 and under - Eileen Sutton, Spring Grove, 111; 13 to 18 - Kevin O'Day, Spring Grove, 111. Sunday Open show: Youth Pleasure - Gary Garbrecht - Marengo, 111.; Open Pleasure - Carol Behning - Grayslake, 111.; Youth Speed - Eileen Sutton, Spring Grove, 111.; Open Speed - Tom Zich, Kenosha, Wis. As always we will have tacos, brats, sweet corn, hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, liquid refreshments, grandma's favorite game, and our brand new dunker tank. We will be .presenting donation checks to the following organizations at the banquet: Richmond Rescue squad; R.B.C.H.S. Athletic club; Spring Grove Fire Dept.; Spring Grove elementary school. Come and join us for an enjoyable evening. McHenqr Area 12-Inch Softball Golf Tryouts All persons interested in going out for golf are to report behind McHenry high school West campus Friday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m., not on Monday, Aug. 22 as had been reported previously. Old Bridge Evens Series Rusty Nail Gains Finals Championship Series Info The deciding game of the St. Regis-Old Bridge series will have been played on Monday, Aug. 15. The winner advances into the best of five finals versus the Rusty Nail, winners of two straight with O'Brewery. That first game of the championship reries is slated to begin at 6:16 p.m. on Wed­ nesday, Aug. 17, behind the West campus high school. Wet fields would mean switching sites to a playable field at Petersen park. The series will continue on a Monday- Wednesday schedule until either team wins its third game. Old Bridge Bounces Back Make Short Work Of St. Regis The Old Bridge is alive and well and they can still hit! The Bridge made short work of St. Regis in game two as they coasted to an easy 11-1 win. That deadlocks the series at one win apiece. The deciding match should prove to be a 'blockbuster'! The pressure which should have been evident was nowhere to be seen during the Old Bridge pre-game warmups. Down one game to none St. Regis could wrap it up with a win. But you could not tell by looking at the faces of the players wearing the red and white pinstriped uniforms. In fact if one did not know St. Regis was ahead one game to none they might have bet it was Regis who was behind. It was even more evident as the game opened with a slow roller to the St. Regis first baseman. A bobbled ground ball allowed the Bridge leadoff batter, Tom Les, to reach base. The next batter forced Les, but Joe Dehn and Greg Freund hit back to back doubles. Freund had 2 more RBI's in the series and the Old Bridge "was back in the saddle again". Tim Althoff singled sharply to left to drive in Freund; the Bridge was out in front 3-0 after one-half inning of play. After St. Regis went down in order in the bottom of the first the 12-inch league leaders went back to their familiar style of play. Pete Merkle singled after two were out. Tom Les poked a solid grounder through the infield for a base hit and Ron Miller followed with a two-run double. An errant throw to home allowed Miller to score on the same play. Joe Dehn did not want to end things as he lashed the next Irish DeCicco pitch to center for his second double and added one more RBI to his credit. Old Bridge led 7-0 after one and one-half innings of play. Irish DeCicco punched a two- out single up the middle in the bottom half of the second as St. Regis had their first baserunner. Left stranded at first DeCicco characterized the plight of St. Regis all evening. In fact Matt Oik was the only Regis player to get to second until the final inning. Oik ad­ vanced to third base on two groundouts after leading off the third with a base hit. The only score St. Regis could manage was a two out homerun in the final inning. Hawk McQueeney hit a line shot high over center fielder Tom Les' head cancelling Greg Freund's shutout bid. The game had been out of reach long before. Old Bridge scored three runs in the third. Steve Rohrer and Gene Hester opened the inning with base hits and Bruce Harbecke tripled to deep right field. Pete Merkle drove in Harbecke as he picked up his second base hit of the game. Don Prazak came up with a diving catch off the bat of Ron Miller in right center field to help stop the Bridge rally in the inning. An inning later Tom Les made a great running over the head catch off Hawk McQueeney's bat to end the inning. The winners scored their final run in the fourth. Greg Freund led off with his third double of the game. Tim Althoff followed with a long, deep fly to center - deep enough to score Frpund from second. Prazak made a good catch but the distance was too great to nail Freund at the plate. Irish DeCicco was the only Regis player who had two hits in the game, going 2 for 3. The winners were led by Joe Dehn and Greg Freund, both going 3 for 4. Tom Les and Gene Hester had 2 hits in 4 at bats while Pete Merkle went 2 for 2. Old Bridge 343 100 0 - 11 St. Regis 000 000 1 - 1 Nail Sweeps Semifinals O'Brewery Bows 7-8 The Rusty Nail made it two straight in the semifinals, both one-run games, and become one of two finalists in the 1977 championship series. The 7-6 win made it five in a row over second place O'Brewery this year, including three regular season games. The winners started early as leadoff batter Ray Thelen hit a shot down the right field line which went for a homerun in the first. The Nail increased their lead to 3-6 as they scored two runs in the second. Dennis Schmitt, Charlie Sowers and Larry Jones hit successive singles with one out. Schmittt scored on Jones hit while Sowers came in on a force play at second base. Mike Rogers broke the ice for O'Brewery in the top of the third. His solo homerun closed the gap to 3-1. The Nail loaded the bases in their half of the third. A flyout and throw to the plate by Steve George cut down Dave Sundby trying to score from third. The winners made up for their muffed opportunity an inning later. Dennis Schmitt led off with a walk and avanced to third when Larry Mones reached base on error. Schmitt scored on a groundout. John Hiller kept the inning alive as he walked and Ray Thelen followed with a RBI single. Dave Sundby knocked in 2 more runs with his third hit of the game and the Rusty Nail led 7-1. In the final two and one-half innings tfie game turned in favor of O'Brewery. Rusty Nail went three up, three down twice while O'Brewery came to life. Steve George led off the fifth with a base hit and Tom Janik walked. BudSmithforced Janik at second, but George took third and then scored on Bud Nystrom's sacrifice fly. The Nail led 7-2 going into the fipal inning. Butch Meyer singled with one out but was forced at second. Tom Janik hit a two out single and so did Terry Hovseth, pinch hitting for Bud Smith. Pinchrunner John Silker scored on Hovseth's hit. Bud Nystrom drove in his second run of the game with a single. That set the stage for Russ Leight, the third pinch hitter of the inning. Leight delivered a double and two runs scored v narrow the lead to one run. Leight represented the tying run with two outs but O'Brewery luck ran out as the next batter grounded to second. Mike Rogers and Butch Meyer had two hits each in the Brewery 9 hit attack. Rusty Nail had 10 hits, but the numer one and two hitters, Ray Thelen and Dave Sundby ac­ counted for six of them. Both went 3 for 3 driving in 2 runs each. Thelen added 2 runs scored. O'Brewery 001 010 4 - 6 Rusty Nail 120 400 x - 7 Pat Wirtz 137 RAND ROAD LAKEMOOR.... NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Please Come In and See Us Soon! Rath & Bud Mohrman