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Thiroday. Jiin# 30. 1955' -- J ' > ' .' THE "McHENRY plaindealeh UTTLE tEAGU£ BASEBALL FELD EVENING. JULY 4, AT V.F.W. PARK One of McHenry's most successful ventures is nearing realization. The Little League base- 4ia.ll park will be dedicated next Wednesday evening, July 6, starting at 7:15. , The new park is located on the V.F.W. grounds and is complete to the last detail. A home run fence has been constructed with donors names neatly lettered. A scoreboard win keep you posted. Bleacher seats have been Byilt. Dugouts loo(k like big league arrangement. The backstop is a dandy. The field has ubeen 'built, to standard specifications and looks neat as you please. One wonders how all this came about. A few men gave many hours time in planning and working. They in turn brought out the interest of others. Some kicked in with money. Others picked up their tools and went to work. Cooperation has never been more in evidence. The regular Little League column will give you the news of the week. A few added notes: No practice next week. Tuesday night will be clean-up ^night and all fathers are urged to be present to help put the field in shape for the dedication. The regular, schedule starts next Thursday evening. New uniforms will be given out on Monday morning, July 4, at 9 o'clock at the V.F.W. grounds. Little League Little League Baseball is Big League Baseball adopted to the cental and physical capacities of ^boys 12 years of age and under. *lt is regulation baseball with several exceptions, necessary in order that the strength of the young players will not be overtaxed -- exceptions such as equipment, number of innings, size of field, distance of pitcher's plate from- home plate and distance between bases. Benefits To Community And The Boys (It would be impossible to measure accurately and completely the benefits of Little League Baseball to the individual boy, the team on which he plays, the league to which he belongs, and ithe neighborhood where 'Little f League operates. The real benefits lie in intan- 1 gibles which become evident as the program establishes itself in a community. Here in McHenry, there are several citizens who deserve a world of praise for organizing Little League baseball, for donating equipment to build a field, for donating time to work on the field and to the managers and coaches who have helped bring this program along so well. Purposely, we will not mention names, as it would be difficult to Include everyone who has helped. To all of you, who want to help and have not as yet had the chance, be at the park on dedication nite and also on opening nite. There are things yet to be 4done and we can use support from all of you. Last week we printed the schedule for the Major League teams. This week ypug(will find a schedule for M£j}Qi> League teams. Minor League games are played on Friday eyeing and Saturday afternoon. "V Next y&tfjr. Major Leaguers will be selef&fi from this years Minor Leaguers. So it is very important that all of you boys play hard and insure your chance of being selected for a Major League Team. Remember also, that some of ,you will have a chance to move up this year. Some of the older boys in the Major League are asked to be on hand for Minor League games, to help as umpires, coaches or for whatever need arises. Don't forgpt! Dedication of the Little League Field is July 6th. Minor League Schedule Friday, 4^ 8 - 6:30 P.M. FalcpitS vs. Owls Saturday, July 9 - 1:30 P.M. Eagles vs. Orioles 3:30 P.M. , Bluebirds vs. Cardinals Friday, July 15 - 6:30 P.M. Orioles vs. Falcons Saturday, Ju^ 16 - 1:30 P.M. b. Owls Bluebirds «•., 3:30, P.M. Cardinals vs. Eagles g Friday, July 22 - 6:30 P.M. Falcons ' vs. Eagles Saturday, July 23 - 1:30 P.M. Owls vs. Cardinals 3:30 P.M. Orioles vs. Bluebirds Friday, July 29 - 6:30 P.M. Bluebirds vs. Falcons Saturday, July 30 - 1:30 P.M. Eagles ;jPB. Owls 3:$0"-%M. Cardinals^ vs. Orioles Friday, August 6 - 6:30 P.M. Falcons Yvs. Cardinals Saturday. August 6 - 1:30 P.M. Eagles ys. Bluebirds 4 ; P.M. Owl£ ..Orioles SHAMROCKS WW 14 TO It SAME ATJOHNSBURG Howard Knox Hits Grand Slam Homer To Clinch Viclory 'Twas a wild ball game at Johnsburg last Sunday as the McHenry Shamrocks blasted across 8 runs in the first inning and went on to win by a 14 to 11 score. Wally Frett started on the hill for the Tigers and was figured to stop the left-handed power in the McHenry lineup. Wally failed to survive the first inning, ibut might have fared much better if a double-play had clicked instead of all. hands being Safe. Willie Klapperich and John Toomey gave it a try before Art Jackson came in, from centerfield in the fifth to pitch masterful "ball. The Shamrocks scoring was all over when Art took charge and gave only one hit the rest of the way. A1 Bockman started for McHenry and gave up, 7 runs in his four inning stretch. Sonny Miller hurled the rest of the way, experiencing his worst trouble in the eighth when 3 hits knd 2 walks were good for 3 runs. 'mere were some long blows by both teams, but the one that proved to be the clincher was a grand slam homer by Howard Knox in the fourth inning. Toomey walked the first three batters in the inning to set up the spot for Howard's mighty blow. Beciknell followed another drive that went a country mile into center field, but Art Jackson hauled it in with his back to the diamond and running hard. A great catch in any ball park. There were other hitters of note. Tom Oeffling had 3 singles. Richard Freund hit a 3-run homer, a double and single besides drawing a base on balls. Jim Jackson walked his first time up, then added a triple and two singles. Art Jackson homered. Sahs tripled for McHenry. So did Bockman. The boys really tore up the base paths in this one. McHenry AB R H Sahs, 3 b 6 2 2 B. Weber, 2b 5 2 0 Bockman, lb ,J5 2 2 Miller, lb, p 4 2 1 H. stilling, rf 3 2 1 H. Knox, cf 4 2 2 Becknell, If 5 12 J. Bolger, ss 4 0 0 G. Bolger, c 4 i 1 Totals 40 14 11 Johnsburg AB R II T„ Oeffling, If, cf 5 1 3 Katz, lb 5 0 0 L. Freund, ss 6 11 A. Jackson, cf, p 5 3 1 R. Freund, rf 5 2 3 M. Freund, c, If 5 12 J. Huff, 3b 4 11 J. Jackson, 2b 4 2 3 W. Frett, p 0 0 0 Klapperich, p 0 0 0 Toomey, -p 2 0 0 Nowak, cf 2 0 1 Barth, c 10 0 Totals 44 11 15 Score by innings: McHenry 810 410 000--14 Johnsburg 311 210 030--11 Bases on balls off: Bockman, 4; Miller, 2; Frett, 1; Klapperich, 1; Toomey, 4; Jackson, 3. Struck Out by: Bockrr\an, 2; Miller, 2: Klapperich, 1; Toomey, 2; Jackson, 3. Two-Base Hits: Miller, G. Bolger, L. Freund, R. Freund. Three-Base Hits: Sahs, Bockman, J. Jackson. Home Runs: H. Knox, A. Jackson, R. Freund. Lend Uncle Sam Your Dollars STATE SEMI-PRO BASEBALL MEET AT ELGIN PARK First, Round Games Will Be Held July 13-16 In Wing Park Elgin, key city in Illinois insofar as the National Baseball Congress is concerned, will again be host to the 20th annual Illinois State Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament. The event will be held July 13-16 for first round games, and July 20-23 for quarter, semi and final games. All contests will be played under the 40,000-watt lighting system at Elgin's Wing Park. Qualification tournaments are being held in several sections of the state, from which winners will earn a berth in the Elgin state finals. Winning teams at Elgin as state champions will be entitled to enter the national finals at Wichita, Kas. in August. Cash awards, trophies and prizes will be given teams in the Elgin tournament. Major league scouts will be in attendance at all games to appraise players as possible material for their teams. This tournament is being sponsored by Elgin Junior Chamber of Commerce, organization which has served as Illinois commissioner for the national Baseball Congress for six years. Robert Browne and numerous Jaycee committees are making preparations for the event. Each evening there will be two games plus special entertainment in between games. Opening night will see a parade with cavalcade of cars furnished by local car dealers containing some of the entrants to the beauty contest. Mr. Warren E. Wright, State of Illinois Treasurer will be in Elgin for the day and will pitch the opening ball. Mr. Warren Wright will enjoy dinner at the Milk'Pail and will bring with him the state mobile unit with the display showing the breakdown of how state funds are spent. Elginland people are encouraged to see this in Elgin Wednesday or at the ball park at night. Beauty Contest The big attraction will be a beauty contest which will feature Illinois girls. Any girl sixteen or older, Single, who will send photo to Elgin Junior Chamber of Commerce, c/o Beauty Contest can enter. Contest entries closes July 1st. Winners will receive Patricia Vance modeling course, fall wardrobe, jewelry, and -paid vatcation. Opportunities for TV. appearances will be afforded. Beauty contest winner will reign as. "Miss Baseball of 1955" and Miss Sandy Becker of Barrington, last year's "Miss Baseball of 1954" will crown the winner. Colorful flag. raising will be held each evening by different local scout troops and Eric Kraft, special events chairman, plans something different each night. Refreshment committee chairman Otto Meglin -has planned a plentiful supply of treats to satisfy all who come to the games. ^ All Elginland and baseball fans are encouraged to attend this year's semi-pro games as the Elgin Jaycee's assure all that this will be the best tournament ever held, and this year will provide the strongest teams ever to play in one park. LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULE Major League Teams July 7 -- Falcons vs Owls July 10 -- Eagles vs Orioles July 10 -- Bluebirds vs Cardinals July 11 -- Orioles vs Falcons July 12 -- Owls vs Bluebirds July 13 -- Cardinals vs Eagles July 14 -- Orioles vs Eagles July 17 --.Owls vs Cardinals July 17 -- Falcons vs Bluebirds July 18 -- Bluebirds vs Orioles July 19 -- Eagles vs Owls July 20 -- Cardinals vs Falcons July 21 -- Orioles vs Cardinals July 24 -- Eagles vs Bluebirds July 24 -- Owls vs Falcons July 25 -- Owls vs Orioles July 26 -- Falcons vs Eagles July 27 -- Cardinals vs Bluebirds July 28 -- Orioles vs. Falcons July 31 -- Bluebirds vs Owls July 31 -- Eagles vs Cardinals Aug. 1 -- Eagles vs Orioles Aug. 2 -- Cardinals vs Owli Aug. 3 -- Bluebirds vs Falcons Aug. 4 '-- Orioles vs Bluebirds Aug. 7 -- Owls vs Eagles Aug. 7 -- Falcons vs Cardinals Aug. 8 -- Cardinals vs Orioles Aug. 9 -- Bluebirds vs Eagles Aug. 10 -- Falcons vs Owls (NOTE: All weekday game9 begin at 6:80 p.m. First gapies listed on Sundays begin at l&O; second games at 3:80) Managers Teams Newkirk Falcons Freund Owls Cross Eagles Pitzen Orioles Kraus Bluebirds Hans Cardinals URANIUM PRODUCER Wyoming is now a major producer of uranium. On March 1, 1955, a uranium ore buying station was opened at Riverton, and the Atomic Energy commission has plans for the building of an all-weather road to the Gas Hills area, a prime ore producing region. Riverton is equally well known for the h,igh producing irrigated Wind River valley. July 2 Bake Sale -- 12:30 P.M. -- Art Smith Store -- Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid. July S Bake Sale -- St. Mary's School Hall After 8:30 Mass -- Sponsored by Christian MotherS and Altar Society Bake(('-Sale -- 7:30 A.M. -- St. John's School, Johnsburg. X^July 6 Dessert Luncheon and Style Show -- 1 p.m. -- Johnsburg Community Hall -- Sponsored i by St. John's P.T.A. ; July 12 O.E.S. Household Demonstration Party -- 8 P.M. -- Acacia Hall -- Public Invited. July IS Dessert Card Party and Balke Sale -- Acacia Hall -- 1:30 p.m. -- Sponsored by O.E.S. July 16-17 St. Peter's Church Carnival -- Spring Grove July 31 Moose Picnic -- V.F.W. Picnic' Grounds -- Bring Lunch. August 3 Christian Mother and Altar Society Picnic Riverview Camp, R.N.A., Picnic -- 1 P.M. -- V.F.W. Grounds. August 11 Fashion Show and Dessert Luncheon -- McHenry Country Club -- Sponsored by O.E.S. October 8 Fiftieth Anniversary, O.E.S. -- Dinner, McHenry Country Club. FASHION REVUE Tlie Order of the Eastern Star is making plans for a style show which will be presented by the Gift Port at the McHenry Country club on Aug. 11. SHOP AT HOME Order your rubber stamp at the Plaindealer. The Riviera SHOW PLACE OF THE MIDDLE WEST LAKE GENEVA, WIS. DANCING NIGHTLY DON REID and His Orchestra ONE NIGHT ONLY! TUESDAY, JULY 5th LES BROWN and THE BAND OF RENOWN Voted Number One Band In All National Polls BRADEN'S New Delavan Gardens North Shore Drive ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY (Except Saturday) and Sunday Matinee THE HAL IVERSON SHOW Dancing Saturday and Sunday Night JOHNNIE KAYE and His Orchestra COMING JULY 8th The Billy May Band X Allsweet MARGARINE Del Monte -- Sliced or Halves 2l/2 Size |J|J( Tins Enticing - Medium Pitted Ripe OLIVES tail« 29' PRODUCE Extra Fancy California New RED POTATOES Raggedy 10 n>s. 55 FRUIT COCKTAIL Fancy Red Ripe - Plastic Container TUBE TOMATOES 2Vz Size $100 Tins Large Size California Sunkist LEMONS dozen Acapulco - Crushed PINEAPPLE 303 $100 Special 4th of July RINSO DEAL! RINSO BLUE DETERGENT RINSO SOAP POWDER Ml Brown Strawberry 1 Reg. Price -- 63c Sale Price -- 47c $|00 YOU SAVE -- 16c Our Own - Best Grade "A" g* M M FRYERS . . . . . * 1 . 1 9 - * Large S'icing Skinless BOLOGNA Zl) FRANKS iS"" MOOM, BE£T : 3* 3lbs- *1.00 C. S. Choice Beef -J5tanding ^ pi f U. S. Choice A A { RIB ROAST ... 65* RIB STEAKS 69* TYNEE BRAND - Canadian a IL. rfaa HAMS 3 Z*99 Corner of Green & Elm Streets Phone 80 McHenry, III.