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. 1 P*flt * McHENRY PLAIWDEALER StoctlonA Monday, August 12, Tfi5 Parks and Rec Sports UPLpboto, It's not always Am games to be a part of Cleveland's Indians. t> president Piter Bavasi says, *IK> problem/ But club i Bad teams, no fans, no sweat in Cleveland ByBobKrirtti Scrlpps Howard News Service CLEVELAND -- Peter Bavasi, the develand Indians' president and chief operating officer, was rtalking the press box with cook­ books in hand. "C'mon, guys, $8.50 for the players' wivesr cookbook. Fork it over. Let's go." Sportswriters, generally a cheap bunch who cook about as often as they attend ballets, came up with the cash. The moral of the story? If Ba­ vasi can sell cookbooks to sports- writers, he can sell the Indians to the heretofore apathetic popu­ lace of Cleveland. "I wouldn't classify the situa­ tion here as bleak at all," Bavasi said after handing over the pro­ ceeds to first baseman Mike Har­ grove's wife. "We've begun a rebuilding, restoration program bere, and I see positive signs." A bunch of public relations claptrap? Perhaps. But in the home of one of baseball's worst teams with the sport's worst at­ tendance, there are striking dis­ similarities that render the fu­ ture in Cleveland brighter than it is in Pittsburgh. Most notable: "The assump­ tion here is that if we win, we'll start filling this place," Har- ild. "In Pittsburgh, they >'t draw all that well when they were winning, which is real­ ly sad. But in Cleveland, every time there's a reason to get ex­ cited, the people show up in great numbers. If we give them a quality, winning product, you'll see the attendance pick up dramatically." Of course, the Indians don't 1pve a recent frame of reference from which to work. They last won a pennant in 1954, and have not finished higberthan fourth in their division since 1969. Attendance has mirrored the club's ineptitude. Since 1960, the Indians have four times drawn more than 1 million in monstrous Municipal Stadium. But the positive thinkers point to the halcyon days, when the dub drew more than 1 million -- and twice more than 2 million -- every season between 1946 and 1955. Andre Thornton, designated hitter, has opinions that place him somewhere between Polly- anna and doomsday: "A good baseball city should be able to draw 10,000 to 12,000 on a regular basis, every night, no matter how the team is playing." The Indians are drawing slightly less than 10,000. "There's a lot of apathy in this city. A few days ago, we're beat­ ing the Yankees, 8-1, and I could still sense the crowd's hostility toward us. The way I see it, a city should be glad to have a major-league team. And if they can't support one, that team should look at other cities that will." Should the Indians move? "I would hope not, and I would do everything I could to help them stay, but if I'm ar man, like (T" owner) Dan Gi to be realistic. Either you draw, or you don't." Like Pittsburgh, the Indians find themselves amid ownership in flux. But unlike Pittsburgh, outgoing owner Patrick O'Neill will demand a buy-back provi­ sion in any sale of the club, where he has the right to pur­ chase back the team if the new ownership threatens a move to another city. "Sure, we're struggling," Har­ grove said. "But we're young." Except for Hargrove and Thornton, no Indian starter is older than 27. "We've got the people here at most positions," manager Pat. Corrales said. "It's just a matter of letting them play, and having _ them make their mistakes." Pitching is the Indians' biggest concern. "Obviously, that's the area we have to improve," Bavasi said of ~ the league's third-worst staff. Their need was apparent. They drafted 19 pitchers. The Indians' fiscal policy has changed. Although they haven't gone on a George Stplnbrenner- type spending spree, Bavasi did sign Thornton to a four-year, $4 million contract. It was a clear sign the Indians want to retain top players who are beneficial on the field and in the community. (Bob Kravitz is a reporter for the Pittsburgh Press.) I f you are overweight , uncomfortable A feel ing bad, le t us help. We can give you the encouragement & direct ion you need. No gimmicks. Just a safe , heal thy proven method of losing weight & peeping I t of f . Guaranteed. I f you don' t cal l s lender center , you real ly don' t want help. IftfRItt SMI "ssr O N 3 X A W E E K P R O G R A M S • P A I D I N F U L L Fall 12" League offered Softball League is begin offered again of Parks & Recreation. League registration will begin Monday, Aug. 19 for teams comprised of 80 percent of their players residing within the corporate city limits. The teams that meet the minimum of 80 percent of their players residing within the McHenry School District boundaries can sign up beginning Monday, Aug. 18. Registration will open at 8 a.m. at the Park Department office located in City Hall, 1111 N.Green St. All registratiohs will come on a first-come, first-served basis. All fees and a completed roster must be turned in at the time of registration. The league fee wfll be $195 for the fall season. A tax equilizatkra fee (non-resident) of $75 per team will be added to any league fees. This fee will be assessed to all teams that do not meet the minimum of 80 percent City of McHenry residents on their rosters. For further information on the fall league, call the Park Department at 344-3300. In the Men's Thursday Night Softball League at Knox Park, John's Sport Stop er two big innings to Electric, 12-0. Details from the game: John's 12, Carey 0 Bob MeUck stopped Carey Electric on just one hit, while be and his teammates banged out 13, in whipping Cany Electric, 124. Melick also led the way with three triples, two runs scored and three RBI. Jeff Fowler each had two hits and two runs scored. Ken Loech, Bill Jaramski and Dave Bauer contributed extra base hits for the winners. John's scored five times in the third inning and six in the fifth. Players not made in shade By Steve Peterson fMnuuncwsocrvi Service 1 WOODSTOCK - Imagine it's 96 degrees in the shade. The sun has been beating down on you aU day. The pool, the beach, the ball game on TV look like reasonable ways to spend a day. • ; Next winter and basketball season may seem like five long months away. But if you're going to improve on last season's statistics, it may be wise to get out the old basketball and head down to the courts. Northern Illinois University men's basketball Coach John McDougal stressed the im­ portance of summer basketball Wednesday. , "I think it's very Important. I think it's a vital part of any pro­ gram. No. 1, you have their in­ terest Being an athlete is not a part-time experience. You have to make a commitment to being a player. I get disturbed or perturb­ ed when player think they can't improve themsdeves on a day-to­ day basis. They lead themseleves to think, 'when the season starts, I'U work real hard.' I can tell you right now it's too late," the veteran NIU mentor said. McDougal. _ appearing at Woodstock High School's summer basketball camp, discussed what It takes to be an athlete, NIU's Kenny Battle and Northern'a chances next winter. Summer basketball can be helpful in several areas, McDougal said. Ballhandling, shooting, rebounding and just basic fundamentals to name a few. i "You dont need a lot of people. All you need is a basketball and a basket The more things you have involved, the more things you can work on," he said. McDougal said h$ sees the development of potential as key to ' hlfkfthwll <n>H 1"* BKyiiM "I am convinced as I see a lot of how many people can't do any of them respectably," McDougal said. McDougal, who speM several NIU, said the biggest school at Aurora before years at hontting to difference between high and college players 1s ability and willingness to learn. "One thing that surprised me is college kids do not learn aa quick­ ly as they do at the high school level. I think high schoolkids are more receptive to coaching, recently. CoUege players think they are the best player on the team and they are great players. It's very difficult for them to realize they're not the best on the different players that there are a lot e with potential. It's your mslbllity to* develop those 's very difflcu] ulize they're no1 am/' McDougal McDougal, who of people resi McDougal told a group of about 15 campers. The coach stressed the significance of working on the basics every day. "I doubt if there is anybody in this gym, and I would say this if my team was here, that can do all the fundamentals perfectly. It's tough to do. I'm talking about shooting, passing, rebounding, ' getting down there and playing < 'D'(defense). Those are the things ' that make you good. It's amazing *I eat tons, and lift same, but I can't get heavier9 to put on weight, ind lifting weights bench presses, dead lifts) that are in weight ̂ .and low in and eating tons of food, but I can't get any heavier. What's wrong? What type of food should I eat? How often? A. It may not be the types of food you eat. However, your diet should consist of 65 percent carbohydrates (breads, pasta, fruit, beans), 20 per­ cent protein (milk, eggs, meat, wih, cheese) and 15 perceritfats. Instead of eating large mania three times daily, eat smaller meals, but more frequently (five to six times a day). Your weight training should con­ sist of total body exercise (squats, heavy in Q. Why i easier to i iuscle groups ind expand? I build the are some fnusde to EtonflHiti and What muscles can fastest? A. The largest muscle groups (hips, thighs, lower back) are the ones that will develop the fastest due to their size, strength and Q. Are expensive jogging shoes A. You get what you pay for. You need to spend more than $30 to purchase the kind of shoe that will enhance your ability to run more efficiently. Consult a specialist to find the proper shoe. will be entering his 10th season at the Huskie helm this winter, passed the 600-career victory mark last year. Including his seasons at Aurora West, his career mark is 601-332, a .644 win­ ning percentage. He is 121-129 at Highlights at NIU Include winning a share of the Mid-American Con­ ference title, beating Noire Dame at South Bend, and topping Wisconsin and Northwestern. And the biggest highlight, McDougal said, was his .1981-82 team's advancing to the NCAAtournaiMnt The Huskies, led by Allen Ray- horn, played respectably against Kansas State before bowing out in the first round. The tournament was a svelte 48 teams back then. Hoping to return the Huskies to the NCAA promised land is Kenny Battle. • Battle brought the NIU program national attention last year. The star freshman led the ̂ nm in virtu­ ally every offensive category. He scored 20.1 points per the ' best among the nation's freshmen, and 52nd overall. He also led NIU In field goal percentage with 52.8, and In dunks, steals and blocked shots. Battle's honors include being . the first freshmen named MVP at NIU, freshman of the year for the i Mid-American Conference and I Associated Press, Basketball Weekly and Basketball Times' All-America teams. "The most Impressive thing he , Hi! John McDougal well. He did everything but drive the bus," MCDougal said of Battle. But what can he do for an en­ core, coach? "The difficult thing for him now wUl be whether or not he can repeat. He wffl be a marked man.The coaches will come in with a year of seeing him I'm sure they're familiar, with any weaknesses he may have. We should be better aa a "team because we should be getting more help for him,'-' McDougal said. The Huskies have no seniors on this year's team and had only one did was experience the degree of HUCTM he did. He was freshman player of the year In the MAC and leading scorer In Division I among freshmen. Those two things alone are pretty much in evidence of the fact he did a lot of things -very for half a season last year. Although the team's youth prevented an all-out recruiting ef­ fort, MCDougal admitted theMAC hinders recruiting. "It's not a household word like the Big Ten or Missouri Valley. We have more problems getting kids to Identify with them(the MAC)," the coach said. McHENRY Plaindealer •AMACO •WHITE HEN PANTRY •BELL LIQUORS •BOLGERS DRUGSTORE •JEWEL/OSCO •KAREN 8i GINNY'S •LIQUOR MART •NORTHERN IL MEDICAL CNTR •FOOD MART •NORTHWEST TRAIN DEPOT •ISLAND FOODS •CONVENIENT FOOD •COUNTRY CUPBOARD •SULLIVAN FOODS •UNION 74 •COLE PHARMACY •COAST TO COAST •SUNNYSIDE GAS & QUICK MART Available At The Following • Locations: •J81LGAS •ACE HARDWARE •LAKEVIEW FOODS •SUNNYSIDE FOODS •LITTLE STORE •SUNRISE GROCERY •DEBBIE'S GENERAL STORE •VILLAGE MARKET •McHENRY DRUG •J 81R FOOD MART OPENING... COUNTRY ARTS STUDIO 1308 N. PARK ST., McHENRY C GRAND OPENING * ART SUPPLIES *CLASSES •GIFTS •MUCH MORE NEXTTO"FROM THE NECK UP" ) Wed., Aug. 14 6PMto9PM Come and loin us for Refreshments! 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