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sJ: w* il^"° • .• ' PAGE 4, SECTION I - McHENRY PLAIN DEALER - MARCH 16, 1967 SPORTS Freshmen OfMCHS Log 9rS Bishop Lane Celebrates c n w .» it n i Pontifical Mass At 13th Season Basketball Record Confertnce |n Diocese With St. Patrick's Day looming over the next sunrise, it seems fitting and proper for us to pay a bit of tribute. It was that fine broth of a lad, Harry Conway, who recalled an old McHenry Irishman's proclamation, "There are two days in the year when I work for no man - St. Patrick's Day and the day after." Our father came to this country from Ireland and our mother was born on Irish Prairie so it is plain to see that we grew up a-wearin' the green on the 17th erf March. We heard some great yarns from and about the Old Timers. Some may have been ready to fight at the drop of the hat, bat for the most part they were ftm-loving, God-fearing, and God-loving people. The ones we remember best had a song in their hearts and a jjig in their feet. Most of them liked the little drop. They had the ready answer. Our mother told of one whose potatoes froze in the cellar because he failed to bank his house with straw. When chided about his failure, the old fellow replied. "Sure 'n we must be submissive to the will o* God." . Here are some contributions sent to us for this week (Thanks): - Here' s to the maiden of bashful fifteen Here's to the widow of fifty Here's to the flaunting extravagant queen -And here's to the housewife , tbat's thrifty. Richard Sheridan Shamrocks - Rose Mulholland I near a shamrock in my heart Three in one, one in three Truth and love and faith, Tears and pain and death; - Oh sweet my shamrock is to me! Lay me in my hollow bed. Grow the shamrocks over me. Three in one, one in three, Faith and hope and charity, Peace and rest and silence be With me where you lay my head; Oh dear the shamrocks are to me! AN IRISH TOAST Health and long life to you Land that is free to you The one of your choice to you A child every year to you -- And burial in Ireland! CRUISES i CONTACT CHAHiy-Q-XAKE8 TRAVEL. SERVICE 3405 W. Elm St. m McHenry HOMEOWNERS §awE$$@s Can Dennis Co£ivyay| I oTckSee 8813 W. Elm St. | policy Phosne S85-7111 I Stata Farm Fir* t Casualty Company j SO I HEAR By Earl Walsh when the season started found they had left their runs in Florida. My Dear Sir: Thought you might be interested in some baseball news. Over 60 years ago in 1906 I pitched for the Los Angeles Baseball Club of the Pacific Coast League, the year of the San Francisco earthquake, and participated in 57 games, winning 26 and losing 4, setting a Coast League record that year. I also set a World's minor league record ptiching in 80 games, winning 41 and losing 10. Two of these games were against Little Rock of the Southern Association in 1908. Tris Speaker was captain of that club. I am 83 years of aige and have been living at 1903 W. Sunnyside Beach for over 30 years. My second wife is 85 years old. I have some nice pictures of baseball clubs I pitched for which I trust you can see at your convenience sometime in the near future. I will be dropping in at your office to apply for my fishing license again. I am retired 18 years. Pitched semi-pro baseball for the famous Chicago Gunthers in Chicago. We are both well and trust this finds you likewise. Sincerely, Fred H. Bergmann What a man! And you should see Fred's beautiful handwriting. We'll be glad to see you, Old Timer. Maybe you can tell us how to get our Sax in the World Series. Our wife (who isn't Irish) thinks we overdo it with our green tie, shamrocks and ribbons on "our day", but a little bird told us she bought a new shamrock to pin cm us this year. It was a real pleasure to meet and greet Fred and Lou Fowles last Sunday as they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Fred served us a cig> of coffee with his own hands. We really expected a cup of tea from that Englishman, but the two tea bags he carries around with him had all dried out. We know of no jollier cotg)le to meet than Fred and Lou and hope to count them as our friends for many more anniversaries. I9SITHE SIFIEDS ROYALS LOOSE TO AURORA 45-42 IN FINAL GAME St. Mary's of McHenry played with a cold deck in the Diocesan Grand Championship at Elgin Sunday. In the sfemi- final contest they had many chances to conquer the new Grade School Champions, Our Lady of Good C6unsel of Aurora. However there seemed to be a thin coating of ice over the basket that St. Mary's could not break with their usiaaT consistency. It was a close, well-played game throughout, but the Royals bowed at the end, 45-42. Aurora then went on to win the title in the finals by outlasting St. Bernadette's of Rockford, 57-51. The new title-holders forged a big lead in the first half, buthadtostaveoffapressing rally in the last quarter. TEAM LOSES ZIP In the battle for third place, the local St. Mary's lost its inspiration and poise to take a whipping from St. Mary's of Dixon, 50-28. Dixon had fallen in similar fashion in the semis to Rockford, 48-26. This marked the en^ of an excellent season for theS&Mary's hoopsters who played some sparkling basketball in this tourney and 'during the year. The regulars were: Gary Harrison, John Brda, Greg Freund, Len Gehrke, Gary Schaefer, Tom Funk, Joe Zahn and Mark Adams. The subs who made them hustle in practice were: Randy Smith, Alan Jung, Bob Rodenkirch, Steve King, Rich Rosing, John DeVoss and Mark Steinsdorfer. Adams andSteinsdorfer will be back next year to bolster this year's Junior Varsity team which won the Tri- County Conference Junior Varsity Championship. Others on the squad were: Ted Pitzen, Todd Althoff, Tom Frost, Wayne,Miller, Bill Barwig, John Diedrich, Denny O'Brien, Jim O'Brien, Cliff 01- sen, Mark Jus ten, Alan Weingart and Denny Rieben. umimmc By Bert Hagemann The McHenry freshmen basketball team closed out its season last Tuesday with a 72-70 loss to Palatine in the Barrington freshman tournament. Tms Inst game ended a season which was erratic to say the least. The little Warriors started out the season with six consecutive victories, and then were struck by a month of injuries to different key players. At different times, the "A" squad had anywhere from one to three regulars out With injured ankles, and this seriously hampered their play. The "B" squad lost only two games all season and some boys on this squad have potential for the future if n they work at it in the off season. This Is one of the best shooting freshman teams I have had at McHenry in the past five years. This group will be possibly hampered by a lack of size, as once again I fielded one of the smallest teams in the conference. However, they have good speed, desire, and want to win. Perhaps if this group Boys And Girls Aim For Peter J. Merhel Memorial Trophy Last year the McHenry Junior High School Student Council established the Peter J. Merkel Memorial Trophy in basketball which is to be given annually to the student who can shoot the most free-throws in a given number of chances. Both girls and boys are eligible and must make five out of ten baskets to qualify. This fine award is given in memory of Mr. Merkel, a teacher and coach at the McHenry Junior High School, who was particularly interested in seeing young people grow through sports. Competition for this award is now being held during the lunch period at the junior high school. ' works hard and some of the bigger boys develop in the very near future, McHenry fans will be treated to a winner in the near future. Boys who participated during the season were: Gary Fairchild, John Smith, Don Smith, Mike Weingart, Mike Freund, Mike Morenz, ,Jom Hurckes, Tom Janik, Tom Wagner, Pete Benoy, Paul Nilz, Don Thurwell, Brad Pictor, KurtKnaack, Jim Heard, Steve George, Bruce Davis, Steve Rohrer, Dave Miller, Judd Decker, Scott Nickerls, Jeff Michels, and Mark Borcovan, manager. NAPERVILLE, ILL.-Richard Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Le- Roy Smith, 3905 W. Maple, McHenry, was awarded a letter for varsity basketball competition at North Central College during the 1966-67 season. Smith completed the season with an 1 \ per game scoring average. He is a 1965 graduate of McHenry Community High school. McHenry Recreation Monday Nite Commercial League B. O'Brien 520; J. Schaefer 518; R. Haupt 521; E. Rhoton 500; R. Schmuhl 201-548; H. Wagner 512; H. Hachmeister 500; T. Kaminski 237-204-640; Tony Rebel 201; Bob Prange 200; Frank Kellner 548; Donald Mercure 551; Gino Visconti 213-573; B. Grandt 212-526; V. Pakulla 203-512; H. Wohlert 513; T. Of fling 211-561; W. Garrelts 235-511; C. Green 201-565; T. McGuine 510; D. Grandt 516; K. Brieschke 502; F. Matthesius 203-564; Ken Sesko 531; Gene Freund 221- 539. Twos Busy Time For Conservation Officers In '66 Springfield, 111., March 7 - Last year was a busy one for conservation officers. They obtained 5,397 convictions for violations of game, fish and boating regulations and state park rules. The number of convictions was 2,089 higher in 1966 than in 1965. Fines paid totaled $70,719. Violations of the Game Code accounted for almost half of the convictions. There were 1,143 convictions for disregarding fishing laws, 1,683 for boating violations, and 56 for ignoring state park rules. William T. Lodge, director of the Illinois Department of Conservation, attributed the increase to the more efficient use of personnel and better equipment for the Law Enforcement Division. SHAMROCKS Talk about a man without a country. Right here in McHenry we have a baseball team named the Shamrocks that needs a manager or someone to organize the team. Five other teams are all set in the county league. McHenry has to get on the tell. None of us want to see McHenry without an entry inthe league after all these years. Anybody interested in taking over? Time is short. All we wanted was some groceries as we entered Huppy and Leo's. What did we hear but news about the Yankees beating the White Sox 6-0. We hadn't heard a thing about it. Must biQr a paper someday. We wish you a gay St. Patrick's Day as Irish eyes are smilin*. We never tire of the following so here it is again: ' • - AN OLD GAELIC BLESSING May the roads rise with you, And the wind be always at you back. And may the Lord hold you in the hollow of His hand. This is it! Registration will be held for all McHenry Little Leaguers next Saturday, March 18th at the City Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. You may pick up your registration cards in advance at Ernie's Sports Center, the City Hall or at the V.F.W. If you have never played in McHenry's Little League before, you must bring your birth certificate. If you will be out of town on registration day, you may register in advance with any of the Little League officers. Please don't put off registering and then hope to join later as it may be impossible to accept late registrations. Watch next week's paper for information on tryouts. Wednesday Nite Mixed McHenry Recreation Bob O'Brien 193-541; Betty O'Brien 188-210-553; Don Humann 201-545; Den Shaver 157- 173; Jack Slaughter 215-580; George Williams 197-183-548; Helen Long 151; Bill Long 193- 531; Frank Hannemann 177- 177; Joe Kuna 199-198-569; Ray Bujak, Jr. 200-562; Lee Bujak 161; George Dehler 176; Pat McNally 170-155; Jim McNally 221-204-188-613; Jean Driscoll 136-142; Tennie Morrison 137- 136; Roy Morrison 180; Vaughn Gamen 163; Adele Hauck 141- 143; Mona SchwankI 175-181- 504. Northern Mini Bowmen News Northern Illini Bowmen monthly meeting will be held this Thursday, March 16, 8 p.m. at the new McHenry Legion. Betty Houser and Joan Copley will report on the success of the "Slush Shoot"; President John Zawaski will report on the Northern League Meeting and make plans for the Spring Kick-off party, April 22nd. Everyone interested in archery is most welcome to attend. Over 100 archers braved the icy blasts of old man winter Sunday at the Slush Shoot. Final results of winners ar%not available at this printirjg,-frX BISHOP LANE The Most Rev. Lor as T. Lane, D.D., Bishop of Rockford diocese, will celebrate the Pontifical Low Mass at the thirteenth annual diocesan conference of the National Catholic Society of Foresters, (formerly Women Catholic Order of Foresters) which is being held at St. Mary's church, McHenry, April 2. Bishop Lane will be presented a check for $400 to be used for the education of seminarians in the diocese. He will speak on recruitment of young men into the ministry or priesthood. Bishop Lane is chairman of the United States Bishops commission for the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's "Decree on Priestly Formation". He has traveled extensively, holding discussions with representatives of seminaries and studying preliminary steps to be taken in preparing recommendations for the program to be submitted to bishops of the United States. SET THEME The theme of the conference will be "Around the Diocese in One Day". The program consists of presentation of new members, memorial 'service, 50-year members, Junior Forester day, Day of Recollection- 1968, presentation of spiritual Jxiuquets to Bishop Lane and Rev. Eugene Baumhofer, and installation of new officers for 1968 conference. The conference schedule is as follows: 10 a.m., registration, St. Mary's school hall; 10:45, Pontifical Low Mass in St. Mary's church (Rev. Eugene Baumhofer, host pastor); noon, dinner at new Legion home, west of McHenry, with program immediately following. Adjournment is scheduled for 3 p.m. St. Clara a., No. 659, Mc- N WIREHAIRED POINTER f ILLINOIS I© [ISOLD i ML AT WING 'N f RECREATION OFFICER Students from ten Northern Illinois communities were chosen in March as officers for the Women's Recreation association at Northern Illinois university. In an all-campus poll, of women voters, Sue Farr of McHenry, a sophomore, was elected vice-president. Miss Farr, a graduate of M.C.H.S. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Farr of 505 North avenue. WHITEWATER, WIS. - Tim Farr, son of Mr. Walter H. Farr, 505 W. North Blvd., McHenry, 111., is one of nine lettermen on the 1966-67 Whitewater State University varsity basketball team. Farr, a senior forward, saw action in 17 of 20 games for the Warhawks, mostly in relief role. Tim finished with 63points and grabbed 37 rebounds. Farr is majoring in mathematics with a minor in chemistry. He is also a member of the Warhawk baseball team and is treasurer, of the Whitewater "W" Club. Women's Thursday Night TNT League Tomasello's High Series and High Game M. Hettermarm 519-202; V. Smith 501-211; J. Freund 499- 218; D. Hiller 481-189; L. A. Smith 473-202; M. Wakitsch 459-160; M. Smith 459-180; F. Kasperski 452-168. HIGH GAME J. Kennebeck 174; H. Thelen 163; G. Rudolph 160; I. Stilling 160; D. Hettermann 157; J. Parfrey 156; E. Smith 156; M. Freund 155; E. Mangold 155; E. Sandell 152; B. Hettermann 151; M. Joyce 151; K. Hettermann 150; J. Ciechon 150. The German Wirehaired Pointer'. Club of Illinois will hold their Spring trial this weekend, March 18th and 19th at the Wing 'N Fin Club, Volo, Illinois. All stakes are open to German Wirehaired Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Wiemaraners, and Vizslas. Stakes will run as follows: Open Derby - 7:00 a.m. March 18 and aA. It worries us the way our White Sox are winning exhibition games. Last year they couldn't lose for winnin*, then JMILLFfcTHEATRE . HHQNb 558-0052 WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS "YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY 'ALF1E' VERY MUCH." H PARAMOUNT PICTURES prr-sr-nls --LIFE Magazine ALFi (RECOMMENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES) TECHNICOLOR FRI DAY, OPENS MARCH 31st 17 • '• .7-'.BIS- ,,,..ACARiOPONTllfflDIX;ilON DAVID LEAN'S FILM o, » .lw,w, 1>0<)0K/Hi\\4.0 IN PANAVISI0N AND M( TROCOIOR GALA EVENT 8TH ANNUAL Holiday House -- Ingleside, 111 Q) • I. g 1£Q Sponsored by x Easter Sunday MARCH 26 Chain O'Lakes Boat Club BOLHR'S GAMES -- PRIZES DANCING TO THE MELODY MATES TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR 8:30 til ? ? ? Donation $1.25 DRUG STORE 1259 N. Green St. Phone 385-4500 KHi TRAVEL* OUTDOORS 1. BOATING 2. FISHING 3. 4. Travel-Resorts 5. Hit Stage Show STARRING ALLEN A ROSSI and JANUARY JONES. MPHITHEATR Henry, is host court. Mrs. George (Helen) Rodenkirch is president of the Diocesan conference and extends an invitation to all members in the diocese. They are asked to contact their local court president or secretary for res - ervations by March 20. They are Mrs. Duane Andreas and Mrs. Robert G. Miller. The following members ofSt. Clara Court have been appointed to the various committees: Dinner, Mrs. Martha ^Freund; reservations and registration, Mrs. Doris Andreas and Mrs. Marilyn Miller; publicity and photography, Mrs. Loretta Freund; resolutions, Mrs. Leoda Freund; new members and conductors, Miss Joyce Weber and Mrs. Mayme Freund; memorial service, Mrs. Marge Hiller; dinner music, Darlene Freund; pianist, Mrs. Helen Smith; decorations, Mrs. Joan Buss; hospitality, Mrs. Mary Freund, Mrs. Stella Vogt and Mrs. Frances Schmitt; and prizes, Mrs. Evelyn Freund and Mrs. Jerry Hamil. In charge of coffee in the school lounge are Mrs. Florence Blake, Mrs. Mae King, Mrs. Adele Weber and Mrs. Viola Justen. Open Gun Dog - Following Open Derby, Saturday, March 18 Open All-Age - 7:00 a.m., Sunday, March 19 Open Puppy - Following Open All-Age, Sunday, March 19. PANHELLENIC GROUP HOSTS MARCH 20 TEA McHenry's Panhellenic group met at the home of Mrs. T. E. Evans, Jr., recently, whenplans were made for the annual tea on March 20, to be held at the home of Mrs. Vale Adams. All graduating high school girls who plan to attend college will be guests. Hie panhellenic group subscribes yearly to American Heritage periodical for the McHenry public library, and it was decided at the last meeting to continue this service. Proceeds from the annual card party held last fall will be used for the deserving senior girl chosen as recipient of the panhellenic scholarship award. At the last monthly meeting, a program was presented by Mrs. John Johnson, who showed slides about Girl Scouting. MINOR ACCIDENT Cars driven by Robert Deacon of McHenry and Herbert Hattendorf of Antioch collided on a curve on north River road last week, according to a report of the sheriffs office. There were no injuries. H. Gs>. m SS&-0244 FRI. ^ THURS. MARCH 18-24 FRI. - SAT. 7 - 9:15 SUNDAY 5:15-7:30 WEEKDAYS 8 P.M. NOMINATED FOR .r> AWARDS! (Higketl rating) "Ribald cem®!ty...ps®p!e are going about 'Who' Virginia Wgfitf?'and start talking about 4Mie!"9 -Wanda Hale, W. Y Daily News "YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY 'ALFIE' VERY MUCH UFE Magazine MICHAEL CA1NE is m REpOMMENDED FOR MATUREAUD|E NCES CHILDREN UNDER 17 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS SPECIAL MATINEE SUjNDAY. MARCH 19 DOORS OPEN 2:30 "NAMU, THE KILLER WHALE" PLUS 3 CARTOONS THIS IS AN EXCELLENT CHILDREN^ PROGRAM & K ( ? i