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PAGE6-PLA1NDRAI.FR - FRIDAY. JULY 1, 1§77 EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR Pear Friend Earl. Just waiting for the "Slow Sox" to build up a comparable lead in the "Junior" League. Respectfully submitted. Old Jerry Miller You mention the "Junior" league, Jerry. One of these days you will be warbling something about youth must be served. ~ My Sox may be slow in a couple of spots ~ but, they are sure. I'm not going to ask you to hold your breath until we build up a big lead. We plan to come down the stretch with a burst of speed and win by a nose. In­ stead of slow, you can call us the Seattle Slew Sox. How about signing up for a seat in one of the buses that George Worts will be running to Comiskey Park for the World Series? Cubs won. Herb called. In looking for pitching help for our Sox, Eddie Bimbo said to forget about "Sore Arm Houlihan ', pitcher for the Bombed Bimbo s machine. Highly polished floors will always scare me. One time I called at a home. introduced myself and was invited in by the lady of the h d u s e . " J V Holy smokers! I stepped on a small rug and skidded across the floor almost into the lady's arms. Pat Wirtz left a note to let us know the 16 inch Softball stars will meet the 12 inch stars next Tues., night, July 5,7:30p.m. at the V.F.W. diamond. Saw the stars play last year and saw an enthusiastic crowd watching the fast action. There will be two games, one with the 16" ball and one with the 12". Either way, those big boys have fun. So will you. With an early deadline because of the coming holiday, it is necessary to get three sports sections ready this week. f I don't know which way I'm going, but I'm on the way. Press Time And Pressed: Some sports copy will be held over for the next issue. As they say in the Big Time -- "Cir­ cumstances Beyond our Control". In the baseball traveling league, games scheduled for this week will be over before Friday's issue. SUPERSTAR ENTRY Name Address Telephone Number Age Bracket (as of July 4,1977) 12-13 • ^ 14-15 • ?' i, ' : , 16"17 • i . Z 18-20 • ̂ . 21-29 • 4 30 and over • Male Female . \ ) Events 1. 100-yd. Dash 2. Softball Throw 3. Frisbee Throw 4. Freethrow Shooting (Females Only) 5. Weight lifting (Males Only) 6. Distance Run 7. Hurdles (To qualify as superstar entrant must participate in all events) Signature (Deliver Entry form to City Clerk's office, City Hall, Green St., McHenry) Auto Service Tips To« may save yourself trouble if you jot down the belt site your automobile requires under the hood with a marking pen, or on paper in the glove eompartment. If the belt breaks on the highway and some pieces are lost, you know what site replacement need to buy. you TRUCKLOAD SALE ON EVERY BL00MIN' THING! SATURDAY JULY 2 SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! ON Florida Green TROPICAL PLANTS AND ACCESSORIES TO I C O l A S T I B C O A S T S T O R E S • . , total hardware DIVOT DOLLS M I McHenry Area | 1 12-Inch Softball I M.C.C Another one of those nice- weather days for playing golf presented itself Tuesday as the women aUJ^cHenry Country clufy^egSinMtheir- Match Play toi#f#nament. With half the players being eliminated in the first round of play we find the following results. In Class A it was L. Harpling over B Phelan, A. Yopp over D. Overton, F. O'Connell over M Leisten, J Buss over C Cooney, N. Fidler over N. Wilkins. Drawing byes were L Nolan, L. Busscher and J Smithson. Class B produced the following: M. Johnson over E. Koehler, C. Zwissler over C. Harger. C. Wright over L. Roels, S. Martin over L). Freund, B. Dolce over M. Smith, E. Guntner over M Reihansperger, M. Holmes over D Baker and M. Stamer over B Weber. Class C results were: F. Weyland over B. Leight, D Christiensen over V. Spengel, J Schlosky over G. Napierv B. Rode over F. Stewart and G. Warfield over C. Sees,e. Drawing byes were M. Blomquist, P Bird and G Ott. The results in Class D are: M. Mutaschinsky over F. Miller, C. Boyer over R. Sayler, J. Reml-e over F. Herrmann, E. Schmaling over B. Gossell, B. Smith over T Gersted, D. Hollander Over L Watson. M. Wakitsch over B. Schmaling with C. Bolger drawing a bye. With the field cut to half, next week's play will find the competition tighter as the •women continue to vie for the lead in this tournament For those eliminated there will be a consolation tournament. Several of the women flew up to the birdie tree. Birds registered were Nel Fidler on No. 5, Carol Cooney on No. 8, Lou Roels on No. 15. Betty Gossell on No. 18 and on No. 14 it was Liz Nolan, Bernice Dolce and Dot Christiensen. Low putts for the day were rolled in by Liz Nolan in Class A with 31, in Class B it was Maddie -Holmes with 27; in Class C Barb Leight and Phyllis Bird tied with 31 each and in Class D it was Dorothy Hollander with 33. The Nifty Niners Flag Day event found Mil Hansen win ning in Class A and Alta Gerhke winning in Class B It turned out to be a nice day for lots of the gals. Standings in IGL Team Play find McHenry currently leading the field by fourteen points with an accumulation ot 315. They are followed by Winnetka with 301, Lake Bluff 287'2, Sunset Vallev 266, Foss Park 25712, Buffalo Grove 257'2, Brae Loch 2401 -. and fort Sheridan 235. The next scheduled team play for McHenry will be July 15 when they host Brae Loch 'Til next time, Happy Golfing' Liz ALL-STARS SELECTED First Team:/ Greg Freund. pitcher, „ Old: Bridge Gary Schmitt. catcher. Rusty Nail ,\ , John Smith, first base, O'Brewery * • Ron Miller, second base. Old Bridge Mike Rogers, shortstop, O'Brewery John DeCieco, third base, St. Regis Doug Freund. outfield, In­ dian Manor Joe Dehn. outfield. Old Bridge Don Prazak, outfield. St. Regis Dave Sundby. outfield. Rustv Nail The Twelve-Inch Stars will meet the Sixteen-Ineh Stars in the third annual doubleheader Tuesday, July 5. at the YFW softball field The two seven inning softball games, one 12- Inch and the other 16-Inch, are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. This year's first team is led by Don Prazak's- solid 688 average. Prazak, a repeat performer from last year's squad, is currently 31 for 45 with 9 doubles, 19 runs and 19 RBI's. Greg Freund is the second leading hitter with 31 hits and a .679 average With 7 doubles. 3 triples, 1 homerun, 21 runs scored and 25 RBI's "the Bird" packs a lot of power! John Smith, O'Brewery first baseman, is the third leading hitter in the league and top ten with a .649 mark Smith has 24 hits with 16 RBI's, 2 doubles, 3 triples and 2 homeruns Doug Freund. from Indian Ridge Manor, is batting .591 with 26 hits, including 8 doubles, 3 homeruns and 19 HHPs. Leagye leading Rusty Nail has outfielder Dave Sundby with 28 hits. 19 runs. 18 RBI's good for 583. The left fielder aiso has 2 doubles and 4 homeruns Mike Rogers, O'Brewery shortstop, is hitting a .558 clip. Twenty-nine hits, 22 runs and 15 RBI's including 2 triples and 3 homeruns go into that average. Joe Dehn. Old Bridge left fielder, shows a .533 average with 24 hits, 20 runs, 22 RBI's, 10 doubles and 2 homeruns. Gary Schmitt will be catching. The Rusty Nail star is hitting .528 with 11 Vuns, 16 RBI's 4 doubles and 4 homertms. John DeCicco. St. Regis third baseman^ is a first year man to, the squad. Batting .510,v v'; DeCicco has 25 hits, 19 runs, 7 RBI's, 5 doubles and 1 homerun. Finishing the top ten is the only batter under .500 in the Old Bridge's Ron Miller. The leadoff batter has 18 hits, 20 runs, 6 RBI's and 4 doubles with a .450 average. Together the top ten have a team average of .573 with 255 hits, 178 runs, 163 RBI's, 51 doubles, 8 triples and 20 homeruns! Although the Twelve-Inch Stars have a 3-1 edge in the series there are really no favorites. This year should see the victories going to the team which outslugs the other if a 19-18 score brings back any memories. Also a key factor is team defense and **$peed which the 12-Inch Stars have had an upper hand at for the past two years. Those players which were voted honorable mention, second team include the following: Rusty Nail - Bill „ Huff; O'Brewery - Tom Janik, Jim Shipley; Old Bridge - Tom Les, Steve Rohrer, Dave Schaefer, Rick Wakitsch; St. Regis - Jerry Brodin, Irish DeCicco, The Chalet - Twig Miller; McHenry Hospital - Terry Vandenboom, Rich Hopper. Manager Kevin Bauer of last year's first place Rusty Nail will take charge of the Stars and says batting practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. WOMEN'S 16" SOFTBALL Sunday, June 26 was the second annual All-Star game. All-Stars from Division A were Mary Koleno Bif-O-Blarney, first, Mara Gutekunst, Old Bridge, second, Alice Hoffman, Old Bridge, third, Fileen Cdnnell, Rit-O-Blarney SS, Bobby Hall. Bit-O-Blarney SC, Jill Smith,.Old Bridge. Catcher, r Kathy Freund, Huppy and Leo's, Pitcher. Outfielders were Kathy Fuchs. Oak Park hotel. Debbie Meyers, Residential Devel. Gp . Karen Gutekunst. Old Bridge. Alternates were Donna Lester, Residential Devel Gp., Cathy Connell, Bit-O-Blarney, Connie Sanders, Residential Devel Gp., Pat Karmel, Residential Devel. Gp., Chris Amore. Chuck's Towing. Fran May, Bit-O-Blarney and Taina Olsen, Bit-O-Blarney Division B v\ll-Stars were Mary Mclnerney, Brake Parts, first. Chrjs Collett, Wooden Nickel, second, Dorothy Kupstis, Brake Parts, third, Julie Gende. Ed's Rental SS, Kathy Lawniczak, Brake Parts SC, Mary Cooper. Ed's Rental. Catcher, Linda Lent, Brake Parts. Pitcher Outfielders were Julie Oeffling, Wooden Nickel. Debbie Thornton, Brake Parts, and Nickie Nickols, Fireside Inn Alter nates were Chris Gade, Wooden Nickel, Mary Eller. Doherty, Brake Parts. Annette Pitzen. Chalet, Ve^a Treplau, Fox Hole Pizza, Kathy Boro, KiTs Rental.>Sue O'Heir. Wooden 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY 385-6655 385-8808 FARMER'S ALMANAC GOLF DAY JULY 2* - One of the largest golf days to be coadncted locally will be held at the McHenry Country clnb Wednesday, July 20. The McHenry county Republican Central committee is sponsoring their annnal golf outing which is open to the public. Governor of Illinois Jim Thompson, Lt Governor Dave O'Neal and Attorney General Bill Scott will be among guests during the day. Playboy bunnies from the Playboy clnb nt Lake Geneva will be present selling elephant balloons, jewelry and other items. With the bunnies in the cart are front-center Al Jourdan, Republican county chairman, back-left "Dixie" O'Hara, general chairman of the event, and bock-right Bill Kays, finance chairman of the golf day. Tickets may be obtained from any precinct committeeman, and the day will include golf, dinner and prizes. Boating Fatality Rate Plunges To New Low In 1976 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE j Nickel, and Kathy Cary, Chalet. Division B started the day off right with winning the toss of the coin to be home team. Then they proceeded to beat Division A 16-5 in a 9 inning game. The first inning A team got 3 runs on 4 hits and B team got $ Ain^ on 4 hits, one being a double by Linda Lent from Brake Parts. B teams defense took over to stop A team the next 4 inning scoreless. B team then scored 4 runs on 5 hits in the second and one run on 2 hits in the third. The big inning was the fourth when B team scored 5 runs on 7 hits, one being a grand slam by Sue O'Heir - Wooden Nickel A team held B team the next 2 inning scoreless. A team scored 2 runs on 3 hits in the sixth inning, on a triple by Fran May, Bit-O- Blarney driving in the 2 runs. B team scored 2 runs on 4 hits in the seventh inning. The eighth inning B team got one run on 2 hits, both being doubles, one by Julie Gende and the other by Julie Oeffling. The league would like to congratulate both teams for an excellent ball game and all the coaches who he^p both teams. Especially Rocky Eidle and John Hale from Bit-O-Blarney for a team Linda Santler and Dorothy Kupstis from Brake Parts, for B team. Also special recognition to our excellent a/nnouncer, Dick Thennes of Ed's Rental. Many fans came to the gam»_ and supported their favorite players ,If you fans enjoyed this game, we have playoffs !*?tween the 2 Division, on Aug. 20, 21 at the Little League field. Also our league has regular play every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. at West campus. The boating fatality rate dropped to an all-time low during 1976, according to the Coast Guard's annual statistical report. The rate - 13.8 fatalities per 100,000 boats 4 contrasts with a rate of 16.6 the previous year and the all-time high of 21.8 in 1961, the first year of record-keeping. As previously reported, fatalities dropped to 1,264 from 1,466 in 1975; injuries fell to 1,838 from 2,136. Total ac­ cidents reported increased to 7,199 from 6,308 the previous year; property damage, too, increased to $14.01 million from $10.35 million in 1975. •00000000000000000000 i LAKE REGION j : YMCA NEWS : o m Swim Lessons At 'Y' Youth classes for ages 7 to 12 for beginners are at 11, 11:45 and 2:15. Deep water classes start at 9:15, and go to 3. The YMCA located at 7315 South Route 31, Crystal Lake also has weekday morning classes beginning July 5, July 18, Aug. 1 and 15. Registration is being taken now for the entire summer so register today. For further information please call 459-4455. tr Tennis Instruction Summer tennis instruction is available for youth, high school students and adults. Students will be taught forehand, backhand, serving, scoring and rules of play. Classes for youth are from 3:15 to 4 p.m. There are eight lessons for boys and girls beginning July 5,18, and Aug 1 and Aug. 15. Daytime adult classes are four lessons each week for two weeks Monday through Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m., 10 to 11 a.m., 11 to Noon and 1 to 2. New evening classes are two lessons each week for four weeks on Monday and Wed­ nesday from 6 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m., from 8 to 9 p.m. and from 9 to 10 p.m. Intermediate class is Monday and Wed­ nesday from 7 to 8 p.m. All classes start the week of July 25. Babies Learn To Swim The Lake Region YMCA at of McHenry 2 MILES NORTH ON RTE. 31 COMPLETE MENU and DEEP DISH PIZZA (CARRY OUTS) ENTERTAINMENT 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! • TUES THRU SAT! _ "EDDIE FOGEL SHOW" * STARRING THE CABARET GIRLS! ( • MONDAY NITES RAY HERR STARTING AUGUST 9!!! BR8TE SET" NOW OPEN to. LUNCH 11:30 DAILF UTV LUNCHEON I *1*- DINNER MENU' No COVtRi ' y' ? WEDNESDAY'S LADIES' NITE ALL DRINKS Vi PRICE HAPPY HOURS 4 TO 7 MON FRI M COCKTAILS! Your First Drink With This Ad UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Hot Sandwiches - Pizza Carry Outs - Open Dally PHONE (815) 653-9994 FIRESIDE INN 4623 Routo 31 (4 mi. Wott of McH#nry) Ring wood, III. Phop« (815)6*3-9994 The pattern on wind and water conditions remains almost unchanged from previous years. The bulk of the fatalities occurred in calm or lightly choppy water on a sunny summer Saturday or Sunday. Nearly 1,000 of the 1,264 fatalities occurred on rivers • and lakes, 33 happened on the Great Lakes and the remainder on tidal waters or high seas. Of the ljOOO fatalities where the visibility at the time of the accident was known, 979 oc­ curred at times of good visibility, and only 13 happened after dark. 7315 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, will have pre-school swim programs designed for boys and girls 6 months to six years. Early experiences. which challenge and help coordinate mind and body along with basic swimming skills make the six month through twelve month girls and boys swim instruction program a big hit with these children and their parents. Weekday classes meet Monday through Friday for 10 lessons from 9 to 9:30, and 1:30 to 2. One instructor will teach a maximum of 6 students. Classes begin July 5, July 18, Aug. 1 and August 15. Saturday classes meet once a week for 10 weeks starting June 25 at 9 to 9:30 and 11:30 to Noon. One year through three year old girls and boys have swim instruction on weekdays at 9 and 1:30 and on Saturday at 9:30 and 11:30. Four through six" fear old boys and girls are divided into three levels beginners, repeat and advanced classes. The beginners classes meet from 10:20 to 10:50 or 10:55 to 11:25 or 1 to 1:30 for 10 days Monday through Friday. Repeat classes meet at 9:45 to 10:15, 10:55 to 11:25 Monday through Friday. Advance classes meet 11:30 to Noon. All classes will begin July 5, July 18, Aug. 1 and Aug 15. Registration is now open. For further information call the 'Y' at 459-4455. Fund Campaign Reaches New Stage The Lake Region YMCA has begun a new stage in its campaign to raise $833,000 for a major expansion of its facilities and services. Solicitations have begun in the Special Gifts category, which includes donations ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, according to Walter Jollie, chairman of the building fund campaign. The Oak Park Lounge Volleyball League has com­ pleted the first third $f its schedule with the Solon Slammers, sponsored by Dr. Les Krieger, holding a game and a half lead over the second place Old Bridge team which has been the surprise team of the season. The standings as of 6-27-77 are: Solon Slammers 14- 1 Old Bridge 11-4 Coppermine 10-5 Rhino's 5-10 Wooden Nickel 3-12 Oak Park Lounge 2-13 Games Monday, June 27 featured the Solon Slammers sweeping three games from the Wooden Nickel by convincing stores of 21-9, 21-13, and 21-6. The Coppermine remained in third place by defeating the Oak Park Lounge in three straight games; the 'scores were 21-3,21-9, and 21-14/ Ih ffuT final games of the night the Old Bridge, fighting to remain in second palce, defeated Rhinos for three wins by scores of 21-8, 21-8, and 21-11. No games will be held next Monday, July 4, because of the holiday. The next Monday, July 11 will feature the two leading teams, the Solon Slammers and the Old Bridge in the 6 p.m. games. On the other end of the standing the Wooden Nickel and the Oak Park Lounge to see who will hold down last place. These games will start at 7:45 p.m. and the final set of games will have the Coppermine and Rhino's battling at 9 p.m. All games are held at the Oak Park Hotel and Lounge on Pistakee Bay,- all spectators are welcome. Reduce Risk Gonad shields can help protect the reproductive or­ gans from unnecessary radi­ ation during diagnostic x- rays. Because shielding is not widely practiced, the Food and Drug Administra­ tion believes patients can take an active part in en­ couraging proper use. When an x-ray of the lower abdo­ men, lower back, hip, or thigh is required, the patient or the patient's parent should ask whether a gonad shield can be used. However, pa­ tients should not insist on shielding because in some cases it may interfere with the x-ray view sought in the examination--especially for females. IT. SI N. TO JOHNSSURG RD., EAST TO RT. 12, LEFT '/. Ml. TO NEW ENTRANCE PROUDLY PRESENTS "A TOUCH OF US VEGAS" TOMMY LANE REVUE MO THE NEW PERSPECTIVE FM1 SAT. JULY 1(21 til 1:30 CALL FOR INFORMATION 815/675/2302 •i