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PAGES-PLAINDEALFR- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1977 WOMEN'S 16" SOFTBALL EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR Early deadlines say to write it this week for next week. Memorial day will be long gone when this issue hits the newstands. It used to be referred to as Decoration Day since families crowded the cemeteries to place flowers on the graves of gone but not forgotten relatives. Memorial Day seems a fit­ ting name and has come to include in a big way those men and women who gave their lives for their country. Patriotism comes to the front in local programs all over the country. The weather was fine, but the score went the wrong way as the Walshes joined the Mel Prusts, their son Peter, and Lisa Jackson in watching the Milwaukee Brewers - White Sox game in the brew city Wed­ nesday night. We wondered if Lisa was one of THE Jackson family and learned she is the daughter of the Jim Jacksons. Athletes and athletics are synonomous with the name. Jim Spencer played a sparkling game at first base and rapped out 3 hits, including a home run over the center field wall. ' Eric Soderholm was another standout in playing third base for the Sox until a bad hop ball caught him in the mouth. And don't worry about the Sox trading Bucky Dent to the Yankees. Alan Bannister can make all the plays. Those Brewers don't stand around with the bats on their Dennis Leigh In Big Canoe Marathon Almost 2,000 paddlers in 1,000 canoes and kayaks raced near Chicago Sunday, May 22, in the twentieth Annual Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon, the largest race of its kind in the nation. The race, sponsored by the Illinois Paddling Council, a state-wide association of canoeists and kayakists, and the Forest Preserve Districts of Cook and Lake Counties, covered a 19-mile stretch of the river from Oak Spring road in Libertyville to Dam No. 2 near the city of Des Plaines. Racers of all ages competed in 21 categories for trophies and points counting toward the Illinois State Canoeing Championship. All participants who complete the race earn the traditional marathon patch. Boys and girls under 14 (cruising canoe): Dennis Leigh, Wonder Lake, placed third with the time of 7:23:43.1. Rural Americans One of every three Americans lives in a rural area. In addition, rural counties are home for about one-half of the nation's poor More than 2 5 million rural families have incomes below the poverty level and another 1 million exist near poverty. The median income of rural workers is 20 per cent less than that of their urban counterparts mun&rimnnne SPFFTXT KEEPING AMERICA FIRST. Speedo wants to keep this country moving ahead so we've designed a red, white and blue swimsuit especially for the triumphant U.S. Olympic Swim Team in Montreal this summer. Now, if you couldn't be in the '76 Olympics, you can still be in the same suit that was. Soeedo's Banner Suit. <»Speedo is the reg. TM of Speedo Knitting Mills Pty Ltd. SEE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF SPEEDO SWIMWEAR AT EITHER LOCATION Rt. 12, Volo, Illinois 5 miles south of Fox Lake Phone 815-385-2720 1-94 and Russell Road % mile south of Wise, line Phone 312-395-3550 County Insurance Agents Sponsor Youth Golf Classic At McHenry Country Club shoulders. Like the weeds in our garden they are coming up fast. Jim Wegener, a true blue Sox fan came over to say hello. Didn't see him after the game, but suppose he wasn't singing happy days. Sal Bando. of all people, stole a base. Make no mistake, he stole on pitcher Bart Johnson-- not on the catcher. With 44 games coming up in 42 days, the Sox may have to go into the boondocks to find pitching help. There were plenty of sox fans in the crowd, a happy group Should name them the O'Brewery Boys. You win some. You lose some. Wish somebody with a crystal ball would pick the right games for us to see. Phil Bartmann likes the perfect days that hit this area. He has a plan: About 80 degree weather each day. Rain once a week- starting after 9 p.m. and shutting off before morning dawns. No rain on weekends. You may be asked to sign a petition. Sat beside Dave Benrud at lunch and learned he is on a diet. Must talk to his wife, Vila, about that. Heard Dr. Jim Bishop give a report on the McHenry County College and once again felt proud-proud of Jim, proud of the board, proud of the students, proud of the staff and proud that so many McHenry County residents are gaining so much from the numerous courses offered. The McHenry County In­ dependent Insurance agents will sponsor the Insurance Youth Golf Classic for the ninth consecutive year This year's local qualifying round will again be held at the McHenry Country club on June 10. The top area golfers will then compete at the State Tour­ nament which will be held at the Rockford Country club. This year's National Tour­ nament site is Silverado Country club, Napa, Calif. At that time some fine young golfers may have the op­ portunity to play with one of the touring professionals scheduled to participate. Entry blanks are available in the Pro shops of the local golf courses and country clubs or at any Big I Independent Agent's office in the area. For further information, contact David Kent, McHenry, at (815 ) 385-3800. BASEBALL * * * By Pete Fritchie WASHINGTON. D C. » All may not be well with the millionaire Yankees. It's not just the players, nor is it Billy Martin, a good manager. It's the whole idea behind George Steinbrenner's empire-build­ ing. The gist of his philosophy is that if you spend enough money you can buy the pen­ nant and world championship. That has been tried before and the efforts usually have ended in failure. It's far too early to com­ ment on the 1977 race but one can say already that the Yankees aren't off to that fast start they enjoyed last year. And if New York hadn't had that big edge, their lead would have evaporated in the last part of the 1976 season. It's interesting to watch a team like the lowly Brewers sweep the Yanks, and it raises questions. Were Reggie, Cat­ fish and Don really worth all that green? Especially Reggie -whose a moral problem at times, unlike Catfish and Gul­ let, a loud ego-is he worth it? The Women's 16-inch Softball league began play last week with several games being played. This year, the league has expanded to twelve teams, with six teams in each of two divisions, "A"~ and "B." Division "A" plays on Tuesday nights, and Division "B" plays on Thursday nights. All games are played at McHenry high school West campus, and start at 6:45 p.m. BIT-O-BLARNEY WINS League play opened May 24, with three games scheduled in Division "A." In the opener, Bit-O-Blarney defeated Chuck's Towing 8-2. The losers scored their two runs in the first inning, but were blanked thereafter. From then on, it Was all Bit- O-Blarney. They scored three runs in the first inning, on run in the third, and two runs in both the fifth and sixth innings. The victors were surehanded afield, turning two double plays in the game. Taina Olsen for Bit-O-Blarney stroked the first home run of the season, to aid in the victory. OLD BRIDGE NOTCHES 1ST LEAGUE WIN Old Bridge also started the new season with a victory, beating Huppy and Leo's 9-1. Great pitching by Joyce Zoiff held the losers to only three hits, while Ms. Zoiff helped her own cause with a bases loaded single, driving in two runs. Nice helping your own cause Joyce. Old Bridge started the game scoring two runs in the first inning. Huppy and Leo's logged their only tally in the third on a double by Marie Mellum. The winners then put the game away with six runs in their half of the third inning. POWER, DEFENSE KEY R.D.G. VICTORY In the final contest Tuesday night. Residential Develop­ ment Group combined a powerful offense with clutch defense to bury Oak Park Hotel 25-5. * The play of the game was made by Maureen Pintozzi, who made a diving catch of a drive with two out and the bases loaded with Oak Park Hotel runners. Ms. Pintozzi's catch was just one of several fine plays made by R.D.G. fielders. LATE RALLY BOOSTS ED'S RENTAL The Division "B" season started Thursday, May 26, with two games being played. - In a thriller, Ed's Rental scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh and final inning to nudge Wooden Nickel 12-11. The winners opened up a 5-1 lead in the first inning of the seesaw contest, then exploded for four more tallies in the second Inning to hold a seemingly comfortable 9-2 lead after two frames. However, Wooden Nickel tallied once in the third inning,* six times in the fifth, and two more runs in the sixth inning to take the lead 11-9. Ed's Rental then rallied in the bottom of the seventh for their first win of the year. FIRESIDE INN WINS 21-17 SLUGFEST The highest scoring game during the opening week saw Fireside Inn topple Fox Hole Pizza 21-17. Batters on both sides came out swinging, with each team scoring nine runs in the first inning. The rest of the way, the winners outscored Fox Hole Pizza 12-8 to record the victory. STANDINGS (through games of May 26) Division "A" W L Old Bridge 1 0 Bit-O-Blarney 1 0 Resid. Dev. Gp. 1 0 Oak Park Hotel 0 1 Huppy & Leo's 0 1 Chuck's Towing 0 1 Division "B" Ed's Rental Fireside Inn Chalet Brake Parts Wooden Nickel Fox Hole Pizza W L GROUP, INC. P.O. BOX 143 815/385-1771 This alert Shepherd mix pup is very friendly and gentle. She is 4 months old, housebroken and has her puppy shots. She will be large and beautiful. Her disposition is excellent. She will be spayed by Pet Welfare. by Erika Frey Traveling By AutomobUe If you are planning to take your pet with you on your vacation, perhaps the following suggestions from the Anii- Cruelty society in Chicago will be helpful: A couple of weeks before departure, have your pet examined by a veterinarian to make sure that your pet is in good health. Discuss with your veterinarian to make sure that your pet is in good health. Discuss with your veterinarian health ' certificates and inoculation requirements for the state or country you plan to visit. These requirements vary in different states and coun­ tries. If your pet tends to get" motion sickness while riding in the car, ask the veterinarian to prescribe medication or a sedative. If your pet does not travel willingly, a carrier should be introduced a few days before departure, so he will not be frightened. A collar and leash with identification are ab­ solutely necessary for dogs and A VARESE A I Foxes' Run • NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST IN OUR "SNACK SHOP cats. Pets that are not securely leashed or safely in a carrier may leap from moving vehicles and be injured or killed. Do not allow your pet to put his head out the car window, especially while the car is in motion. Bugs and foreign ob­ jects may cause eye and nose irritations that result in illness or injury. While exercising your pet, be sure to put collar and leash on him - yes, even on a cat. An excited or frightened animal may run out on the road and get killed or may rim for cover somewhere where you cannot find him. Thousands of pets are lost this way each year. Food and water should be withneld for several hours before the trip. Small amounts of food and water may later be offered if the animal is feeling well. Familiar toys, feeding dishes or blanket may help your pet feel more comfortable and at home while he is traveling. The chemical properties of water in different states often vary, so a supply of bottled water for emergencies may be helpful. It may prevent diarrhea. If you make arrangements to stay in a hotel or motel, remember to ask about their policy concerning pets. Or, perhaps, the best solution would be to find a good boar­ ding kennel for your pet while you are away. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Shepherd mix, female, 1 year, black and white, housebroken, all shots. Collie-Shepherd, female, 8 weeks, black and tan. Shepherd mix, male, 2 years, tan and white, housebroken, all shots, good protector. Schnauzer mix, female, 4 months, housebroken, small. Collie mix, spayed female, young adult, medium size, housebroken, all shots. English Pointer purebred, female, 14 years, champion stock. Whippet mix, male, 5 mon­ ths, housebroken, all shots. Shepherd miscellaneous, female, 7 months, black, tan and white, housebroken, all shots. Cocker Spaniel purebred, female, l year, black, small, housebroken, all shots. CATS FOR ADOPTION Calico, spayed female, young adult, litter trained. Silver and white tiger, male, 2 months, litter trained. Long hair, Persian mix, spayed female, young adult, litter trained. Gray and black tiger, male, 1 year, litter trained. Short hair black, female, 9 months, litter trained. Long hair, white, female, 10 months, litter trained. FOUND German Shepherd purebred, male, 1 year, black .and tan. ONE MINUTE SPORTS QUIZ 1. Who won the New Orleans Open Golf Tournament? 2. Name the winner of bowl­ ing's Tournament of Cham­ pions. 3. George McGinnis plays pro basketball for what team? 4. Who won the LPGA Amer­ ican Defender Golf Gassic? 5. Name the AL player that won the MVP and Rookie of the Year Awards in 1975. Answers To Sports Quiz 1. Jim Simons. 2. Mike Berlin. 3. Philadelphia 76ers. 4. Kathy Whitworth. 5. Fred Lynn, Boston. EVERYDAY FROM 6 A.M. COUNTER & TABLE SERVICE AVAILABLE! SERVING ALL YOUR FAVORITES! Fast Food Orders...Our Specialty! i • JUNE 3ft JUNE 4 A IN OUR DINING ROOM -- V "Dallas McGee" BAND _FO^rOU^ANCINCj^lST|NINCPlEAjyRe^ 1266 N. GREEN ST., McHENRY 385-3120 f YCITAL'S PRO HARDWARE 1228 N. GREEN ST.. McHENRY Steven Freund, 14, caught a 34 in., 8^ lb.. Northern Pike in the Whispering Oaks pond behind MacDonalds Tuesday, May 24, around 5 p.m. in the evening. He has hooked the "big one" three times in the past week and lost it each time. Steven is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Freund, 4210 Ponca street, Cooney Heights. He is a May 25 eighth grade graduate of McHenry Junior high school. He caught the priie with a Golden Roach. McCullom Lake Mary Jo Farrell 344-1575 Overflowing . * 0 Success For Trash Clean-Up The McCullom Lake village board met Tuesday, May 24, at the beach house. It seems as though our spring clean-up was an overflowing success; overflowing because all the dumpsters were piled high with junk, necessitating more dumpsters to haul all the trash away. The next village board meeting will be Tuesday, June 14, at 8 p.m. at the beach house. All villagers are urged to at­ tend. BEACH GALS The Beach gals monthly meeting will be held Wed­ nesday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the beach house. Anyone in­ terested in joining the Beach Gals is welcome to attend and just visit until you decide. BOYS BASEBALL The Little Leaguers of Mc­ Cullom Lake, divided into two teams, have been practicing lots and lots, and are all ready for the big season. The uniform^, will be in this week, and then all the boys can wear their uniforms to all the games. The games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and always start at 6:30 p.m. Some of these are at McCullom Lake beach park, others are at other parks around town when our boys play other teams. The cooperation of all boys and parents of boys who signed up is necessary for the season to be a success, because if all the boys don't show up, there won't be enough to play, and they will have to forfeit. The participation of all villagers is asked for two Little League events coming up, a bake sale and a car wash. These dates will be announced at a later time, and proceeds will be used for the Little League picnic and a trip to a major league game. ...AND GIRLS SOFTBALL The McCullom Lake Girls softball association will sponsor a rummage sale June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Park street. Be sure and make it over there to help out our girl's softball league. CAREFUL! All the kiddies are out of school in the next week or so, and that means that the yards and streets will be filled with bikes, trikes, big wheels, wagons, and kids. Please watch out for all of them when driving, especially through the village. BIRTHDAYS- ANNIVERSARIES Happy birthday this week to Ann Huff, who celebrates June 3, and to Marilyn Gollan and Edie Rourke May 6. Anniversary wishes go to Gerald and Myrtle Burg June 4, to David and Dorothy Weber June 5, and to Jim and Sharon Grutzmacher, Rad and Sandy Keith, and Bill and Bonnie Kuechel, all who celebrate anniversaries June 6. With The Stars In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, astrologers review each year in advance. When they come to a particularly unlucky coin­ cidence of signs for a com­ bination of day and date, they simply leave it out! Thus, a year may have two Junes and no July. I& VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCE ON THE MOUND KOOSMAM HANDER SHOULD HAVE WON HIM THE COVETED CY YOUNG- AWARD, SAY MANY SMART BASEBALL BUFFS. BUT OTHERS AGREE THAT RANDY JONES DESERVED THE HONOR» JONES IS THE SAN DIEGO PADRES' ACE. &NYHOW, KOOSMAN HAD HIS GREATEST YEAR IN /976 WITH 2/ WINS AND ONLY tO LOSSES. HE HAD AN ENVIABLE 2.70 BR.A TOSSED 17 COMPLETE GAMES, FANNED 200 AND WALKED ONLY 66/ WETS ARE COUNTING ON ANOTHER FINE YEAR FROM THIS 33 -YEAR OLD STAR WHO HAILS FROM MINNESOTA SPECIALS HfflML. SO 50 FISH FRY *2*° INCLUDES SALAD BAR WML _ $g50 PRIME RIB M LUNCHEON SPECIAU 11A.M. TO 2 P.M ALL COCKTAILS 50 (EXCEPT BLENDED. CREAM & IMP. DRINKS) RESTAURANT & LOUNGE RTE. 31. H Ml. S. OF 220, McHENRY