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* T; P-,' P AGE SPLAIN DEALER FRIDAY, AUGUST S, 1877 * Local Athletes Attending Unique Sports Conference Cheerleaders Accorded Honors fmmmm Rick Zeebel and Dave Ramer of McHenry, who compete in football, wrestling and track at McHenry East campus at­ tended a Fellowship of Christian Athletes conference July 24-29, at St. Olaf college, Northfield, Minn. The five-day program of "inspiration and perspiration" is one of 28 FCA National ' conferences scheduled this summer involving 10,000 high school, college and pro athletes and coaches and family ' members. In addition to "huddle" group discussions, the daily schedule consisted of competition in a - variety of sports, special . events, workouts, coaches clinics, and evening assemblies where top sports figures shared their Christian faith. Among the 22-year-old organization's more prominent Marian Central high school varsity cheerleaders recently :ipated in a Dynamic Cheerleadlng camp at Rockford sge. The eight girls, six from the McHenry area, were awarded > ribbons for outstanding jumps and stunts, one ribbon for the |t pom-poo routine, and earned a supersquad award as weU as ig in third place overall. The girls are Carolyn Doherty, EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR )ick and Marlene Sagers are off on a vacation so there are changes necessary in Ye Olde Plaindealer. _ • Yesterday it was Betty Smith yho greeted us from Marlene's *«• •' Today it was Marie "Galway Say" Yegge at the front desk in >Jie editorial-news department. J* Marie lives and dies with the ^fortunes of her beloved Cubs. 1'} Of course, she has heard tell jjhere is a big league team on Chicago's south side. I*. Mentioning it is time to get a Jtolumn rolling without an idea ^r a brain cell working, Marie eaid, "Well - you could write *4ibout the Sox." • • •f That we could. •£ And haven't those swash­ bucklers given everybody Enough to write about or talk ibout. After losing three out of four to Chicago's hilarious group, both fans and players, the Kansas City Royals still don't think the Sox are for real. Manager Bob Lemon's team resembles Eddie Stanky in some ways. Lippy Leo Durocher used to say that Stanky couldn't field, couldn't run, couldn't hit - all he could do was beat you. Sox fans and players put on such a show that it finally got under the skin of the Royals Sunday. Our friend Chuck Hiller, coaching at third baser almost got into a donnybrook after allegedly calling Ralph Garr something besides a sweet violet. Maybe Garr said something, too? Methinks the Sox had better wear their helmets throughout the entire games at Kansas City this coming weekend. If the newspapers play up the lost love between the two teams, they should pack the stands for the coming series. Those battles are good for the game if things don't get out of hand. A double-header may be too much for some beer-soaked fans. Enthusiasm is great for the turnstiles. What is jtaong is for the home fans /to throw papers, paper cups or Whatever at the visiting outfielders. That's poor sportsmanship. We like to see the Sox beat Kansas City or any team, but do recognize those Royals as a good baseball team with a highly respected manager. The morning paper plays up "Back To School". That wouldn't have been considered good reading for some of us when we were in school. However, the kids have many more recreational programs to go back to than were available in the days of readin', writin', 'rithmatic and the hickory stick. ^ Talked with one girl who said she is anxious to get back and meet friends she hasn't seen since school let out last spring. Athletic Director Bill Blankenhorn sent in a schedule for athletes to follow in their plans to compete in various sports during the next school year. Hope all athletes will read it. If we don't think Simmer is moving along in the direction of fall, all we have to do is look at the clothing ads. Summer clothes are on sale and fall clothes are moving onto the racks. But, don't throw away your straw bonnet. JOANNA Shutter HuT CUSTOM WOVEN WOODS tTfA- is Beauty at MM window I* tccMtiMtad by 1 foMt crwotod at th» ROMAN--FOLD «l rdiMl...«nd tti* automatic cord lock will I (had* at any position on tfco window. PAILY 9:30 - 5:30 MP. 9:30 - NOON CLOSED SUNDAY LIMITED TIME ONLY • Four Different State Styles: Roman, Spring RoHer, Cord I Pulley t Double Fold. • Plus, Treatments as Cafe Curtains, Draperies, Ri Dividers t Folding Doors. • Available in numerous cokmrays: You're sure to find I the perfect compliment to any decorative style. PHONE (815) 344-1888 FOR SHOP AT HOME SERVICE BMIKAMERICMD Watch The Car Ahead Although most motorists pride themselves on driving defen­ sively, for some reason they are far more confident of the driving habits of the motorist ahead of them, one safety researcher ob­ serves. One example cited by Haskell B. Schultz, occurs at an intersec­ tion. If the traffic light changes from green to yellow, the motorist is so intent in slipping through that he automatically assumes the motorist just a few feet ahead will be passing under the light. There are those who will make a quick stop rather than drive through the intersection on yel­ low. The motorist directly behind may cause a collision because he incorrectly predicted the other driver's action, Schultz explains. Make up your mind that there is no way of knowing what the car in front of you will do . . . and maintain enough distance to as­ sure a safe stop, Schultz advises. • * * "proponents and conference staff participants were Tom Osborne, Jerry Kindall, Roger Staubach, Don Cockroft, Tom Landry, Steve Sloan, iCept Benson, and Kyle Rote, Jr. Purpose of the FCA It "to confront athletes and coaches, and through them the youth of the nation, with the challenge and adventure of accepting Jesuf Christ as Savior and Lord, participating in His Church and serving Him through our vocations." The year-round program includes NCAA and NAIA coaches meetings, rallies, weekend conferences, bowl breakfasts, pro chapel services and Bible studies, national banquets, and athletes and coaches meeting in over 2,000 high school Huddles and college Fellowships from coast to coast. MCHS Sets Starting Dates For Coming Athletic Program captain from McHenry (doing splits); (middle row) Lisa Erjavec, co-captain from McHenry; Jane Weingart of McHenry; Midge Christy of Wonder Lake; and Sue Alblinger. (top row) Wendy Wohnrade of Wonder Lake; Heather Newkirk of McHenry; and Terry Delahanty. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The following information is for all high school students planning on going out for athletics for Fall sports this year. Practice for boys football, golf and cross country will start Monday, Aug. 22. Girls volleyball, swimming, field hockey and tennis plus boys water polo will start Monday, Aug. 29. The McHenry high school board of education has issued a new plan concerning insurance for athletics. Students may purchase insurance through the school or parents-guardians may sign a waiver if they so desire- If you wish to purchase insurance you need only to buy the regular "school-time" policy which will cover you in school as well as athletics while participating in practice or actual contests and also covers you to and from such contests. This plan covers all sports except football and is good for any number of sports you wish to participate in. Football, r BASEBALL | I TRAVELING ! LEAGUE j The Johnsburg Blue Jays rallied in the late innings to defeat the Crystal Lake Tigers 17-7 in a recent 16-year-old Baseball Traveling league contest Crystal Lake jumped out to an early lead, scoring five runs in the first inning, and adding two more in the second. Johnsburg tied the score in the fourth inning, pushed across the lead run in the fifth, and scored nine times in the sixth inning to insure the victory. Dave Covalt replaced starting pitcher Bob Hanson in the second inning, and allowed the Tigers only one hit the rest of the way to earn the victory. John Meyers, Don Bentz, and Hanson had two hits each to pace the Blue Jay attack. Haza.cf Totals Johnsburg Oeffling, ss Covalt, lb, p Meyers, 2b Bentz, c Selof, rf Roberts, rf Hanson, p, lb Thiel.cf Andreas, If Letizia.tf , May, 3b Totals Crystal Lake Knaack, If Wilson, p, 3b Philpot, c Patton, lb Schafer, 3b, p Lahti, ss Hunt, 2b Wojtas, rf A B R H 2 2 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Great Grandstand Show Featuring the Sensational Country Western Star SONNY JAMES Country Music's - "Mai* Artist of the Decade" TWO SHOWS -- SATURDAY AUGUST 6:30and 8:30 p.m. MCHENRY COUNTY RTE. 12 N. OF 120 V0L0, ILLINOIS at Woodstock, Rout* 47 FREE GRANDSTAND - FRl:E PARKING ON GROUNDS Single Admission: $2.00 Adults $ .60CHILDREN 8-12 f™""McHenry Area I 12-Inch Softball I I however, has a' higher premium and covers you only for football. Following is a list of times athletes should report for those sports starting Aug. 22. Football; Varsity - Sunday, August 21 - 6 to 8 p.m. at West campus Sophomore • Saturday, Aug. 20 - 9 to 11 a.m. at East campus Freshmen - Saturday, Aug. 20 • l to 3 p.m. at East campus Cross Country • All levels - Monday, Aug. 22,1:90 at West campus Golf - All levels • Monday, Aug. 22 - 9 at West campus Remember, you must have your physical before the above dates and show proof of in­ surance or waiver before you will be allowed to get equip­ ment or practice with a team. Physical forms should be turned in at the Main office of the school you will. be at­ tending. You must also pur­ chase your insurance or pick up a waiver and return it to the same school. ./*?•' A B R H 1 2 0 23 17 9 STANDINGS Team W L Pet. Johnsburg II 889 Lake Zurich 2 1 887 McHenry 2 5 285 Crystal Lake 3 8 272 True Worth Marriages may be made in heaven, but the maintenance work hat to be done on earth. - -Grit. Rising Costs Many men would keep themselves in the best of spirits if prices were lower. -Sun, Adak, Alaska. W L GB Old Bridge , 18 4 - O'Brewery 14 e 2 St. Regis 14 6 2 Rusty Nail 13 7 3 Indian Manor 9 il 7 The Chalet 9 11 7 Rhino's ; 3 17 13 McHenry Hospital 2 18 14 Old Bridge Takes First, Only one game remains to be played by each team as the 1977 regular season comes to a dose. This year the first place goes to the Old Bridge! i top four teams fought ail year for the number one position with all but St. Regis taking over first place at least once. . a The Old Bridge held first place through the first Ave weeks this year with a perfect .84) record. Then a disastrous double loss to O'Brewery saw the Bridge drop a game out of first. During the next two weeks the Brewery held on to their slim one game lead posting a 9-1 record. Rusty Nail moved into second {dace with an 8-2 record. The Old bridge had split with St. Regis and slipped to third with a 7-3 record. Rusty Nail made the next bid at first as they swept a pair from O'Brewery on June 22 while Old Bridge and St. Regis each took two to stay on their beds. But the following week the Nail split with The Chalet while the other three won 2 games and that made it a 3-way tie for first with St. Regis a game out. On the 8th of July Old Bridge took two versus the Rusty Nail while St. Regis split versus the O'ikrewery. Although O'Brewery briefly was tied for the top position the Old Bridge held on to take the first place trophy. At this writing there still is a question mark regarding the next three positions. Either O'Brewery or St. Regis cafe take second. Rusty Nail could take third if O'Brewery loses and they beat the McHenry Hospital. Because Old Bridge . will meet the 4th place team in the best 2 out of 3 (semifinals) the final game of the season is important to both the Nail and the Brewery St. Regis cannot fall any further down in the standings because they beat the Old Bridge in the last regular season game and O'Brewery < loses to The Chalet Regis would have second place! July 27 Games Bridge Batters Brewery Earlier in the season O'Brewery swept a pair from Old Bridge. Last Wednesday the Old Bridge did not give the Brewery a chance as they scored in every inning and won - 23-7. Tim Althoff went 4 for 4, scored 3 times, drove in 7 runs and had a double and a homerun tfl̂ his credit. Rick Wakitsch had a perfect 4 for 4 including a triple and two doubles with 2 RBI's. Steve Rohrer had a pair of singles and a pair of doubles in 4 at bats with 4 RBI's. Joe Dehn added a double and homerun going 4 for 5 with 4 runs and 4 RBI's. Ron Miller had a pair of doubles and a homerun, scored 4 runs and drove in 3. Spike Freund had 3 hits with a pair of doubles and 4 runs scored while Bruce Harbecke added 2 hits. Gene Hester also hit safely twice with a homerun to his credit. Mike Rogers went 2 for 3 with 2 for 3 with 2 runs for O'Brewery. John Smith went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's and Bud Smith went 2 for 2. Old Bridge O'Brewery. 743 45 301 30 23 7 St. Regis Outslngs >> Indian Manor; St. Regis came from behind to post a 28-12 victory over Indian Manor. Down 8-2 after only one inning Regis scored 9 runs in the second and never trailed again. John DeCicco had 3 hits for the winners frith a pair of doubles and 4 runs. Don Prazak had a single, double and homerun scoring twice while George Cadotte went 4 for 5 scoring 3 runs. Jim Lay had 3 hits with a double and homerun plus 4 runs scored. Mike Conway had 4 hits including a double and homerun while Gary Connell scored 5 runs with a single and homerun. Irish DeCicco had a pair of doubles ; Hawk McQueeney homered and Jerry Brodin hit safely twice. Bob Palmer had 3 hits for the Manor with a homerun. Jim Freres went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles and 3 RBI's. Ken Reid and Chuck Marke each hit safely twice and had a homerun to their credit. Frank Lorch added 2 hits to round out the Indian Manor offense. St. Regis 293 222 6 - 26 Indian Manor 813 000 0 - 12 Chalet Outlasts Hospital Holding a 12-0 lead after 4»/2 innings, The Chalet was out- scored 13-6 in the final innings but held on to win 18-13 over McHenry Hospital. Twig Miller and Ray Franklin each had 3 hits with Franklin scoring 3 runs and Miller 2. Don Harris had a homerun and 2 RBI's with 2 hits and 2 runs scored. Gary Snell had 2 hits ami 3 RBI's while Dan Stanowski homered with none on. Bob Freund had 3 hits, 3 runs and 2 RBI's while Marty Sobczak had 3 hits, 3 runs and 6 RBI's plus a triple. Rich Hopper had 3 hits for McHenry Hospital and Fred Meyers went 4 for 5 with 3 runs and 3 RBI's. Don Chumrua went 3 for 5 and Rich Naponelli had 2 hits, scored 3 and drove in 3 runs. Andy Fortin and Bob Snow had 2 hits each. The Chalet 502 502 112 - 18 McHenry Hospital 000 410 404 - 13 SIDELIGHTS Last week Rhino's forfeited to Rusty Nail. After questioning the Rhino's ball players a day later it was learned they had mistakenly thought the season was over two weeks ago! Reitiember the semifinal playoffs begin next Monday at West campus! PatWirtz Sea Sponges Sponges cling tenaciously to life. In the sea, a broken piece of the simple animal will attach it­ self to coral and continue to live. Ev îi sponge cells squeezed through a f ine s i lk cloth wil l regroup to function again. Notice Sports Picture Since previous notices (star­ ting last fall) have not been noted, this will be run from time to time. Being unable to use the many group pictures sent in, a decision was made to discon­ tinue all league groups except championship teams. Pictures takes , by our staff photographers of athletes on the high school level will be selected as to their importan­ ce. Individual pictures of various sports will be appraised as to their newsworthy value and available space. It was a flood of group pic­ tures last year that made this decision by the management necessary. THE 1977 RUSTPROOF CAR (It's available from your Ziebart Dealer) The rustproof car isn't built in some car plant. Real rustproofing must be done after the car ia built. Your Ziebart Dealer can deliver the rustproofing your new car needs, because he's an expert in the. rustproofing business. He knows how and where your car needs protection. And he's got the patented spray tools and the uniaue Ziebart sealant to protect critical > where rust can get a Ziebart Rustproofing is the one sure method to protect the appearance and the tradesn value of your car. That's why over two million car owners chose Ziebart. No car dealer can offer it. 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