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EARL WALSH Hear SPORTS EDITOR players down Nuggets game. in the Bulls From Teresa Conway comes f Christmas cheer and a note suspecting the Walshes of luring her cardinals away from her back forty. To tell the truth, Teresa, we * had no feathered friends except two sparrows for the longest time • Now the sparrows are back in full force, but nary a cardinal has graced our branches. Anyhow, all is not lost for our friend Teresa She has a 10 mourning dove Uf W SUDDEN THOUGHT-- V How come your shoe lace always breaks when you are in the biggest hurry? The Plaindealer staff, the whole darn family, with wives, husbands, girl friends and boy friends sat down to a scrump- tuous • meal at McHenry Country Club Thursday night and had a barrel of fun. The prime rib was so delicious that Wayne Gaylord ate all of hift then helped everybody around him finish t'theirs.. and we aren't saying he didn't, but "Scotty" and his little "Shamrock" left just before we did Saw the Warriors out-run and out-shoot the North Chicago bounce ball boys Friday night by a score of 87 to 81. There were too many tur­ novers in the game and at one point it looked like the quick hands of the visitors might turn things around. But, the Warriors forced some mistakes with their hard play. The Warriors the better team. were simply v»' We should enter Wayne in one .. of those eatin' contests. Par- j>ri'ticipants had better be good or »>f »t would be no contest. 3!j Thought it was funny that the v waitress was showing me f wher^ to find my coat as we were about to depart beautiful * downstairs Fox hole. i She pointed to a little boy's n red coat with my name pinned JV'lo it. Now, we aren't saying he did Coach Ludwig used a lot of his bench strength to avoid having the starters run out of steam. The scoring was led by Brian Miller and Bill Hurckes. The team has to depend on Miller for points. He was tops in this game. Hurckes is the playmaker and he turned in the best game we have ever seen him play. But, let's not forget the fellows who score less, but play like demons on defense. The Warriors beat an old non- conference rival, Grant, Saturday night. The "rebuilders" are building up a very respectable record. Always thought the pro basketball teams played a rough game, but watched the whistle footers tame the The old foul rule (the one we ve hated for years) took Van Lier out of the game early and the Bulls lost whatever they have had going for them in recent games. The penalty is on the crowd when the best players are sent to the bench. Fans pay their money to see the best. Wouldn't know who is responsible but "Hatless Harry" Dean has been capped. We worried so about that bald noggin' in cold weather. The usual Christmas rush is in high gear. So many things to do before the great day dawns in all its glory, then fades away as exhaustion overtakers. The old familiar tunes ring through the air. Church bells have a softer tone as if to be sending forth a welcome call. Now is the time when column writers try to find a new and cute way of saying Merry Christmas. It is also the time of year when people feel kindly toward everybody. If Republicans and Democrats can't think of anything good to say about each other, they at least wait until the new year to let out their blasts. We aren't too sure but think Cub fans will hope the Sox socks will be filled with goodies. Sox fans will ask that the Cubs double their pleasure. It is the jolly season when we wish health and happiness to all. It is the season when you forgive those whom you think have "done you wrong." It is the season of love. And the time to say MERRY CHRISTMAS with all sincerity. AN ATTEMPTED STEAL but Warhawk Kent Bell comes up empty-handed as Warrior BUI Hurckes controls the ball late in the fourth period. Hurckes played an excellent game and though double teamed much of the game, he tallyed 26 points. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) The Miller Connection ....and connect Brian does, above the reach of Mike Seals of North Chicago in this second half action. Miller hit for 29 points to help pace McHenry to a 87-71 conference win over the Warhawks last Friday night. BUI Hurckes of the Warriors was second high with 26 points as the squad captured their fifth win against two defeats and increased their conference record to 3-1. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) Warriors Struggle To 61-54 Win Over Grant Hurckes And Miller Shoot Down Warhawks By Dick Rabbitt The "Fighting Warriors" of Coach Ken Ludwig in a com­ plete turnaround from Friday night had to struggle for a 61 to 54 win over Grant on Saturday night. It was not one of the Warriors better performances, but nevertheless they had poise and moxie to come through in the clutch for the victory. After each team had ex­ changed baskets in the early minutes of the game, the Warriors hit a cold spell, where nothing they threw up at the iron would go in, while Grant was hitting at a torrid clip," and the Warriors found themselves on the short end of a 18 to 13 score at the end of the period. The Warriors had 8 turnovers in the initial period which led to some of the ' Grant's success. ^ After finding themselves down 27 to 18 midway in the second period, Al Reinboldt, Steve Knox, and "Hatchet" Partenheimer found the range and narrowed the deficit to a 30 to 28 halftime score. After Reinboldt's basket tied the score at 34 all at the 6:30 mark, both teams exchanged the lead, until Partenheimer's basket with 10 seconds remaining put the Warriors ahead for good 44 to 43 going into the final period. Billy Hurckes, who hadn't been able to buy a basket, suddenly found the hoop, and along with Brian Miller and Al Reinboldt kept the Warriors in the game as the Bulldogs from Grant were still proving to be a stubborn foe. Partenheimer's two charity tosses gave the Warriors a 54 to 51 lead, and then Al Reinboldt's jump shot gave the Warrior two more, and that seemed to take the starch out of the Bulldogs, and the Warriors hung on for the win. It looked like the Friday night games for both squads had taken their toll. Both teams had conference foes the night before, and Grant lost a heartbreaker to Warren 51 to 49, while the Warriors literally ran North Chicago out of Buckner Gym. It was a ragged game The Warriors had 26 turnovers to Grant's 12. The Warriors outrebounded Grant 26 to 25. Shooting, per­ centages on both sides, was not up to par. However, it is good to get a game like this out of your system. The Warriors next game is in the Elgin tournament where they play Hirsch of Chicago. Miller Schiller Reinboldt Hurckes Phillips Thomas Partenheimer Knox MCHENRY ' fg R pf tp 10 4 2 24 . 0 0 1 0 6 1 4 13 ' 2 3 4 7 1 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 3 3 T 9 3 0 2 6 Totals GRANT Kelly Soderman Lindsey Strand Taylor Soleheim Total McHenry Grant fg ft pf tp 7 7 3 21 Harlem Wins Mat Meet At Harvard Harlem of Rockford won the 16 team Harvard Invitational meet held last Friday and Saturday. The Warriors finished 15th. Howie Useman placed third and Don Freund 5th in a meet that is considered one of the best in the state. The sophomores placed 4th in the Wauconda meet held last weekend. By Dick Rabbitt Seniors Billy Hurckes and Brian Miller combined for 55 pts. Friday night to lead the Warriors to a convincing 87 to 71 win over visiting North Chicago. The Warriors never trailed in the game and at one time had built up a 20 pt. margin, as they out ran, out shot, out rebounded and simply out played their taller foes from the North Shore. It was an amusing sight to sit and watch the shocked ex­ pression on. the face of Warhawk coach Tom Gregorian, as the Warriors romped and played with his squad. Prior to the game the North Chicago coach had commented "that he felt his squad would outhustlethe Warriors". Where have we heard that story said time and time again, only to find that the Warriors were the hustling team. , After Brian Miller opened the game with a basket, the Warriors never trailed and built up ,a 22 to 14 period margin. Billy Hurckes the floor general, of Coach Ken Ludwig s quintet, not only single-hand­ edly broke the Warhawk press, but hit three for three from the field in the opening quarter. In the second period Hurckes really took over. Dribbling, driving and shooting from the top of the key, he continued his barrage on the basket gathering in five more baskets plus 4 additional points from the charity line. His first half statistics were 8 of 9 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free thrown line for a total of 22 pts. to lead the"Warriors to a 48 to 32 halftime lead. Marty Phillips' three point play started things out right for the Warriors in the third period, and after Hurckes canned another, Brian Miller took over. With Hurckes being double teamed and harassed, the senior forward took charge, and took over where Billy had left off. Although the Warriors were outscored in this period, they still managed a 13 pt. margin 71 to 58 going into the final period. In the final period Miller, Reinboldt and Thomas led the assault on the basket and the Warriors walked off with a 87 to 71 win. Miller with 29 pts. and Hurches with 26 led the scoring. It was by far Miller's and Hurckes best game as Warriors. However, it was not a two man win. Randy Schiller did his job on the boards as the big fellow came off with timely rebounds. Big Al Reinboldt played this steady game, picking off numerous rebounds and adding 8 pts. to the cause. Marty Phillips in his first starting role, did a com­ mendable job. The young lad picked up 7 pts. and played a steller defensive game. Sean Thomas his replacement got 4 quick points, just when it looked as if North Chicago was going to make a charge. Those points really put the game on ice for the Warriors. Ken Durkin played a good defensive game along with Barry Paulsen. Steve Knox with his hustle also did a fine job, along with Jeff Hatchet" Partenheimer, who picked off a key rebound in the early stages of the game, and added a pair of free throws. The Warriors shot at a 57 percent clip making 31 out of 54 attempts. To add to this, they "made 25 out of 25 from the charity line. It was a big win for the Warriors. It put them alone in second place behind pace setting Libertyville in the North Suburban. Coach Ken Ludwing was a happy fellow in the locker room. He said, "although they played great tonight, they are capable of doing better." That should be good news for Warrior fans. MCHENRY Soph Cagers Split Games Over ̂ Weekend George Edward Egbert and Heuer AND THE STAFF AT CHAPEL HILL GOLF CLUB wish everyone a very * cAXtxxy CfixiAtmax and. cMafifiij tfjcai WE WILL BE OPEN" CHRISTMAS EVE FOR LUNCH & DINNER! WE WILL CHRISTMAS DAY DAY NEW YEAR'S BRUNCH $ Q95 (FROM 10 TO 2) O FREE BLOODY MARY OR GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE 2500 N. CHAPEL HILL RD. McHENRY, ILL. v 815-385-0333 all* NEW YEAR'S b EVE PACKAGE * RED CARPET ROOMS f OPEN TO THE PUBLIC f McHenry Country Club, 820 N. John St | *50.00 Per Couple - '45.00 if j Reservations made by Noon Dec. 24$ INCLUDES DANCING: Bob Freund Orch. Shrimp C'tail, STEAK DINNER, All Drinks 8:00 to 2:00, Hats, Tiaras, Noisemakers, Tax & Tips cares if there's no snow at balmy Miami Beach? Not Liza Gomez, who makes a pretty picture trimming her Yule tree. Coach Gary Collins' sophomore cagers split a pair of games over the weekend. An outstanding sophomore team from North Chicago beat the young Warriors on Friday night by the score of 51 to 32. Scott Dixon with 10 pts. led the local attack. A 47 point scoring spree in the second half on Saturday night enabled the sophs to easily defeat Grant by the score of 73 to 41. Scott Dixon again led the scoring with 16 pts., followed by brother Chris and Don Bentz each with 15. Brett Thomas did an ex­ cellent job on the boards pulling down 10 rebounds, and picking up 14 points in the process. 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Dixon 8 0 16 Prust 2 1 5 C Dixon 6 3 15 Bentz 6 3 15 Christy 0 1 1 Hertel 1 0 2 Zeller 0 2 2 Mroz 1 0 2 Behan 0 1 1 Thoma 6 2 14 Totals 30 13 73 GRANT fg ft tp Ferrington 2 0 4 Wyatt 2 1 5 Lindsey 4 1 9 Miller 3 1 7 Bosman 2 0 4 Hanan 2 0 4 Lutz 1 1 3 Kelly 1 3 5 Totals 17 7 41 Mcllenry it 12 21 : 2B 73 Grant !> 17 « !» 71 HETTERMANN'S RESTAURANT WILL ClOSE THEIR DINING ROOM AT 2:30 P.M. DEC. AND CHRISTMAS 3622 N. CHAPEL HILL RD. JOHNSBURG. ILL. 385-1787 24 DAY > PAGE 6 PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. 1976