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i Plaindealer League Has Variety Variety is the spice of life. McHenry's 16-inch men's Softball league provided that variety last week. There were slugfests and wipeouts, pitcher's duels and nailbiters. 3-D Bowl won one of the nailbiters, a 7-6 decision over St. Regis in a game that went 11 innings. After trailing 3-0, 3-D rallied for five runs in the third. The big blow was a two-run triple by Vera Zeller. St. Regis tied the score at 6-6 in the seventh on run-scoring singles by Brian DiBlasi and Bob Michels. Neither team threatened until the eleventh, when Zeller led off with a single. He took second a fielder's choice and scored one out later on a single by Bill Frazier Leo Sullivan had three hits for the winners. DiBlasi, Doug Oeffling, Michels and Bob Wakitsch had two hits each for St. Regis. John's Sport Stop out- slugged Nancy's-Hiller, 19- Tl The winners pounded out 21 hits as every man in the lineup got at least one hit. Rich Herliska, Joe Rakavich and Paul McVicors had three hits each. John Meyers led Nancy's- Hiller with five hits in as many trips. Don Bentz hit a three-run homer in a losing cause. Old Bridge whipped Murphy's Pub 17-11 behind the four hits of Jeff Van ttilligen. Murphy's rallied for an 6-6 lead after three innings, but the Bridge chipped away before taking the lead for good in the sixth. Gary Gilpin, Jim Zasada and Van Milligen drove in three runs each for the Bridge. Darrel Torgerson and Tim Gertz had two hits each for Murphy's. Fox Hole hammered J and L, 17-5. Rich Meyers went four for four - Including a home run • for Fox Hole Mike Peterson and Tom Miller added three hits each for the winners. J and L was held to just six hits. Gary Bell was the only player to have two safties for the losers. Tim Luby drove in two runs for J and L. Palace Bowl whipped RDG 1341 as Sam Aiello drove in three runs for Palace. Aiello had three hits and Tom Coakey banged out four base hits. Mismatches Hit Below The Belt Boxing is considered one of the oldest sports known to man. Like most sports, it had humble beginnings Fellows in animal skins were slugging it out - mostly to the death - long before there were rings and 12-ounce gloves. As time passed boxing became more complex Someone decided there should be weight divisions. Another man suggested a point system was in order, to eliminate the necessity of a knockout. Other changes were made to improve the sport, and during the Depression boxing entered a golden age. That era gave us many great fighters and several memorable bouts. This golden age provided the fuel for barstool arguments that may last forever. They may have to 1 see a very unpleasant trend forming in boxing Like so many other sports boxing has become a big business And the guys Scorecard By Jeff Stern making the megabucks are not providing us with the kind of boxing I've seen in so many newsreels. I cite two examples, both of which occurred last weekend. Larry Holmes, an imposing brute, defended his heavyweight title Friday against |Leon Spinks. It was a mismatch from the very beginning/V 1 Holmes hammered Spinks into the middle of next week and earned a technical knockout in the third round. The bout proved nothing. It did not help Holmes' reputation and it only proved what many had suspected all along: Spinks is ready for retirement The highlight of the entire evening came in the ever senseless post-match in­ terviews with Howard Cosell. Gerry Cooney, the number one contender for the championship, taunted Holmes. The champ lashed out with a punch that managed to find the mark. Unfortunately for Howie, his mouth proved to be the mark.' Farce number two took place in Boston the very next night, when Marvin Hagler met Vito Antufermo for the middleweight title. It should be noted that Antufermo is a ghoul's delight. He bleeds at the slightest provocation and even had an operation to correct this problem Less than one minute into the fight, Antufermo charged into Hagler head­ first. His head struck Hagler's and the farce was on. Antufermo's cornermen wanted the referee to call off the fight, claiming that Hagler intentionally butted Antufermo. The referee, a talented veteran named Davey Pearl, ordered the fight to go on. The head of the Massachusetts state boxing commission agreed with Pearl. Hagler worked over An­ tufermo for two more rounds, landing several other blows to Antufermo's head and opening a larger gash near the challenger's eye. The bleeding got worse and Pearl called the fight. When two alleged championship bouts fail to last 10 rounds combined, I have to wonder what the boxing world is coming to. One could say this speaks highly for the champions. I disagree. It is unfair to whet the appetite of the fan by promoting such mismatches as these. Antufermo and Spinks are former cham­ pions, but neither seemed to be competent challengers. If boxing is to enjoy another golden age, promoters must realise that the fans will not be stupid forever. And the fans should wise up and hang on to their money until a quality match is made. Boxing is more than two men slugging it out in the middle of the ring. It is perhaps the supreme test of quickness, stamina and strength. Last weekend it was nothing of the sort. That will have to change • soon - or boxing will go the way of the roller derby. I don't think anyone wants that. SUNNY SKIES AND A COOL BREEZE - perfect coaditiom for golf • greeted duffers at the ninth annual Joe Frett Memorial golf t--raiment The 1*81 version of the event was held Friday at Chapel Hill Country Chk. WaOy Frett, sea sf the late Mr. Frett. hit this nice chip shot onto the 14th green. WaUy finished with an S» w the day. Harold Michels shot a 71 to record the low gross score hi the event. J aha Lampe had the low net score. A total of 164 golfers participated la the event. A diaaer followed the day on the links. 8TAFF PHOTO - WAYNE GAYLORD Local Mack Team Drops Three McHenry's Connie Mack baseball team fell upon hard times last week, losing three close games The locals lost an 8-7 decision to Algonquin before dropping a doubleheader at Rockford East The loss to Algonquin was particularly painful because the potential tying and winning runs were cut down at third base Errors also played a key role in the defeat; three miscues led to three unearned runs. Algonquin pitcher Mike Haggard had a perfect game through three innings and led 4-0 as McHenry batted in the fourth. But Haggard's hopes of glory were dashed in that frame. Joe Bauml reached on an error and Dave Maurer singled to start the McHenry rally. After a fielder's choice. Dave Smith singled in Bauml Algonquin an­ swered with a four-run fourth to take an 8-1 lead. McHenry refused to roll Four errors helped RDG score six runs in the first, but Palace rallied for six in the third and five mOre tallies in the fourth Ed Sorenson stroked two base hits for RDG Sport Stop blanked Hautzinger's over three innings, then went on to a 13- 5 victory. Bob Hlovsek, Rich Thompson and Rick Herliska had three base hits each for Sport Stop Hautzinger's was limited to just six hits, including a home run by Don Prazak. A two-run homer by Tom Watson and a two-run triple by Russ Slick propelled Something Good to a 14-12 triumph over Nancy's- Hiller Something Good failed to score in the first inning but scored in every other stanza on its way to the win Nancy's-Hiller jumped off to a 9-3 lead but couldn't hold on 3-D Bowl remained hot with a 10-4 victory over Hautzinger's Bill Frazier led the winner's attack with three hits Frank Sullivan, Vern Zeller and Dean An­ derson added two safties apiece Don Prazak had three hits and Chris Felde two for Hautzinger's Skyhawks Honored Numerous honors were bestowed upon Johns burg athletes at the school's recent awards dinner. Shark Conference and school honors were announced at the fete. Seniors Dave Maurer, Scott Valentin and Rich Preston were named to Shark baseball honors. Maurer, an outfielder, was selected for the second straight year. Valentin was an ^honorable mention pick last season. Catcher Randy Wakitsch, infielder Joe Meyers and designated hitter Tom Pieper were honorable mention. \ Sue Dehn and Janice Schmitt, both juniors, earned Shark softball honors this season. Dehn was cnosen as an outfielder, Schmitt as a shortstop. Honorable mention awards went to freshman pitcher Kathy Butler, senior catcher Kim Grenman and senior infielder Barb Schmitt. The Old Timer's Club baseball scholarship went to Wakitsch. In the event he does not use it, John Arm on will assume the scholarship. Inge Dschida, the valedictorian of the class of 1961, and Armon were chosen as the outstanding scholar-athletes. Both were multi-sport standouts at Johnsburg and excelled in the classroom as well. Armon finished fourth scholastically in the class. The outstanding senior athletes, chosen by the coaches, were Dschida and Valentin. Most valuable players and captains werte introduced in each sport. They were: Tennis - Dan Kiernan, sophomore; captains Gene Weincouff and Kiernan Girls' track - Cheri Kofler, junior; captains Dschida and Sue Moulis Boys' track - John Payne, sophomore; captains Jay Jackson and Pat Schifferdecker Softball - Sue Dehn, junior; captains Grenman and Barb Schmitt Baseball - Dave Maurer, senior; captains Maurer and Wakitsch Golf Tourney Set Illininet '81, sponsored by the Illinois Women's Amateur Public Links committee (IWAPL), will be held Monday, June 29 at Hilldale Country club in Hoffman Estates. The Illininet is an open flight, low-net golf tournament for all women amateur golfers with a USGA golf handicap. Entry deadline for Illininet is June 12. The entry fee includes green fees and prizes. The proceeds of Illininet will help defray expenses of the Illinois qualifiers as they advance to the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links championship to be held at Emerald Valley Golf course, Creswell, Oregon, June 24 through 28. Entry forms may be obtained by contacting Bertha Ogrin, 316 Keith Avenue, Waukegan, 111., 60085, or by calling (312) 244-0751 evenings. Mrs. Carol Cooney, 1313 N. Richmond, McHenry, is a committee member for the tourney. WAS YOUR PICTURE IN THE PAPER? Reprints of any photo which appeared in the McHenry Plaindealer and'taken by our staff are available at modest prices All are black and white. 4X5 - $2.00 5 X 7 - $2,75 8 X 10 - $4.00 Order Yours Today! ALLOW 7 DAYS FOR PROCESSING McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 West Elm Street Phone 3850110 over and die. Singles by Bauml and Keb Bowen and a walk to Dave Williams loaded the bases. Maurer came through with a two-run single, and another run scored on an error. The outburst sliced Algonquin's lead to 8-4 The seventh frame was the inning that may cause nightmares for McHenry coach Russ Williams. Bob Greve reached on an error. Smith singled and Bob Bryniarski scored them with a single. Mike Dillon walked and both moved up on a wild pitch. But just when things looked rosy, Bryniarski was picked off and Dillon was caught stealing to end the rally Bowen, who pitched three and a fraction innings, was tagged with the loss. Dave Colberg worked in relief Maurer's first-inning single, a walk to John Doessel and two errors represented McHenry's offense in its first game against Rockford. The result was a 4-0 defeat. McHenry lost more than just a ballgame Starting pitcher Chuck Dicker was injured after he was struck on the knee with a batted ball. Dicker faced one more batter before he left in favor of Bryniarski. The extent of Dicker's injury was not immediately known. Rockford scored unearned runs in the first, second and third innings. The home team had only four hits, but made them count. The drought continued in game two. McHenry managed only four hits, including a triple by Maurer, in a 3-1 loss. Rockford got all the runs it needed when it scored two unearned runs off Colberg in the first inning. McHenry continued to have trouble in the field - the locals booted four plays. McHenry's lone tally scored in the seventh. Colberg reached on an error and Bazan came through with a pinch single. Doessel also pinch hit and drove in the run with a solid single. Rockford changed pit­ chers and the threat ended on two strikeouts and a popup McHenry opens a long homestand this Wednesday. The locals host Algonquin's American Legion team on Wednesday. Harvard's Mack team on Thursday, and Freeport's Mack team in a 1 p.m. doubleheader Sunday. The other games get underway at 6 p.m. at McCracken Field. Western Race Stays Tight |GM QUALITY] SERVICE PARTS GENERAL MOTORS FARTS DIVISION KeepThatCreot CM Filing With Gonuino GM Parti B?fj FREE OIL CHANGE WITH TUNE UP SPECIAL payton clievrolrt Hm 31 SOUTH McHtNRY 385 2100 HOURS MON.-FRI 8 TO 9 SAT. 8 TO 4 The game between Hainesville Inn and Jewel Park of Barrington may not have been a battle for first place but as far as offensive slugfests go it was a fan's delight. Hainesville came from behind, outscoring Jewel Park 12-1 in the final three innings, to win 19-12 in men's 12-inch softball. Leading Hainesville's 22 hit offense was Steve Robinson, who went four for five with a pair of doubles and four runs scored. Don Prorock drove in five runs on three hits while Don Nicoline added four RBIs on two singles and a sacrifice. Both Rich Leigh and Jim Nicoline had three hits each. Mike Finney and Jim Prorock added two hits each. Rick Schacht led Jewel Park with four hits, three runs scored and two RBIs. Larry Lowrey had two hits. Although the losers had only 11 base hits, their nine bases on balls put pressure on Hainesville. In fact the first Jewel Park run scored "after four walks. However, six key erros by Jewel helped the winners over­ come an 11-7 Jewel Park lead Hainesville 3 4 0 0 4 6 2 19 JewelParkO 6 2 3 1 0 0 T h e J o h n s b u r g Businessmen went into Wednesday evening's game versus Rusty Nail minus their leading hitter, Tom Spasojevich. "Spas" only leads the Western Division with a 769 average with 12 RBIs and four round- trippers. But that did not seem to bother Wayne Frantz's crew as they won easily, 8-3. Johnsburg scored twice in each of the first through fourth innings and then sat back as Rusty Nail Inn struggled and gasped, the Nail garnering only eight hits altogether. The winners thus hold on to their second place position in the western division while the losers drop down into third place. Six batters had two hits each for the winners with Tim Frantz, John Meyers, Phil Oeffling, Jim Meyers, Harry May and Brian DiBlasi getting the safeties. Kevin Freund and Doug Sch­ mitt had two hits each for the Nail. Johnsburg's defense looked much better than last week's performance. Scott Letzter snared a couple of hard liners at first while shortstop John Meyers, going to his left, grabbed a deflected line shot off Jim Meyers' glove for a nifty putout. Johnsburg Bus. 2222000 8 Rusty Nail 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 Tom Blenner's ball club has done it again! Huemann's lost 12-0 to first place and undefeated Doherty's in five innings. The amazing thing is that Huemann's had 11 base hits in those five innings, left nine base runners and Doherty's only out hit them 16-11 - yet they did not score a run! Mike Rogers led the winners with three hits and three runs scored. Matt Oik went two for two with a sacrifice and three RBIs while Jeff Meddings added two hits, three runs scored and two RBI. Irish DeCiccio, Randy Vauk and Tom Roach all had two hits each. Pete Merkle, Greg Vogler, Bud Smith, Tom Blenner and Joe Huemann all had two hits each for Huemann's. Credit Doherty's defense for saving the shutout. Twice they stopped Huemann scoring threats with inning ending double plays. The fourth inning double play came with the bases loaded as Jim Grady unfortunately hit into his second DP of the contest. Huemann's 0 0 0 0 0 0 Doherty's 2 7 2 0 1 12 WESTERN DIVISISION STANDINGS (as of June It) w I Doherty's 5 0 Johns. Bus. 4 1 Rusty Nail 3 2 Hainesville 2 3 Huemann's 1 4 Jewel Park - 0 5 WESTERN DIVISION TOP TEN T. Spasojevich 13 10 .769 S Letzter 15 10 .667 R Waktisch 15 10 .667 K. Freund 12 8 .667 J. Meyers 14 9 .643 J DeCiccio 19 12 .632 M Oik 16 10 .625 M. Rogers 21 13 .619 D Prorock 18 11 .611 I. DeCiccio 17 10 .588 Games scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 include Hainesville Inn vs. Wayne's at 6:45 p.m.; Whale's TaU vs. Huemann's at 7:90; and Johnsburg Businessmen vs. Old Bridge in the "game of the week" at 8:15 p.m. Pat Wirtz TRADITIONAL SNUG HARBOR'S "XJIAS & NEW YEAR IN JUNE" X-MAS SATURDAY. JUNE 20 NEW YEAR'S EVE SATURDAY, JUNE 27 FULL DINNER MENU WITH "SNUG" FAVORITES RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED \l ('/« mi. south of Kto. 120 Iridf) 801 Rlvor Rood McHovtry 385-2671 i