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PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY 25,1*79 W V *r< •gftSWdSM ; ;-i3 S apslSsia, - •!?,1 u* m imh ^bmsbwbsp^^BBb **#§!» '3' CHAPEL HILL | SUNDAY ! SWINGERS Hilltop Junior Olympics [SAFETY SENSE BREAKING FOR THE FINISH, found Rich Szumlas of the Johnsburg Skyhawks (at left) capturing a third place in the 100 High Hurdles with a time of 17.5 at the county meet. Rich also was i On The Sidelines •§ By Dick Robbift >j; The athletic days at the high school are in their final days. Only a few girls' softball games remain on tap in the >•; Fox Valley. It wasn't too long ago that the golf team, cross jiji country and football teams were getting ready for their openers. It will be only eighty six days until the beginning of football practice and the start of another season of activities that will wind up in another year from now at jiji McHenry High School. Just want to get the underclassmen thinking of next year. iiji Congratulations to Gary Gray and his fine tennis'duo of Tim Sabatka and Rich Sund. These boys qualified for the state finals this weekend in Arlington Heights. They were beat in the District by the team from Crystal Lake South g who have a record of 18 and 1. Tim and Rich with the luck §i of the draw could make waves in the state finals, and we are all rooting for them this weekend. ijij Chris Nowell won the high and low hurdles in the County Meet Monday at Jacobs. These wins along with the double championship in the Fox Valley Conference close out a fine career for the senior leader of Dan Boland's track ijij squad. * , S ijij Many times fans and coaches get on the back of officials, ijij I guess we are all guilty of this at some time or another. However, after attending a baseball game last week, I feel I have to comment on the work of an umpire who I thought ijij did a outstanding job, considering that he worked alone ijij behind the plate and was called upon to make decisions at ijij all the bases. jiji ijij An old friend and no stranger to Warrior fans the man in ijij name was Elroy Fitzgerald. "Fitz" as he is known to his ijij legion of friends worked the McHenry-Crown game last ijij week won by the Warriors 6to 0. Many stories have been ijij told about this likeable fellow, such as that he and Abner Doubleday invented the game. That he was behind the iiij plate when the Late "Casey Stengel" played his first game at the turn of the century, and that he and Coach Ken Swanson wrote the rule book on baseball. >ii In baseball circles Pete Rose is known as "Charley :;i; Hustle". Well in local prep circles the same can be said about "Fitz". For you young officials in the area, iiij including high school boys who work games in the Little jijj League, you can take a lesson by watching "Fitz" in action. Working behind the plate in a high school game is no picnic, especially when you are the only umpire. I have ijij i-:j said for years that even in sophomore baseball the schools should hire two officials. In the Crown game at Warrior hit a ball to deep centerfield for an obvious two bagger. However, the jiji Crown fielder made a splendid recovery and the throw to jiji second was on target, but not before the Warrior runner jiji reached the base. The amazing thing to me, was that "Fitz" anticipated the play, and was waiting at the base when the ball and jiji runner arrived to make a decision. How many times have you seen an umpire stand behind the plate on a play like jiji that mentioned and make a call. It is a rare instance indeed, when a umpire will hustle out to second to make gi the call. This is so automatic to him, that if you mentioned such an occurance to him, he would look at you as if you iiji were crazy, and would probably say "what do you expect &: me to do, sit behind the plate and make a call". iiji Yes, "Fitz" is one of a vanishing breed fo umpires who jiji work for the love of the game and the enjoyment of it. I iiii hope that younger officials who have watched him in ijij action will follow his footsteps. It will be a sad day in high ijij school athletics when "Fitz" decides to put up his chest j| ijij protector and hang up his spikes. We hope that like ijij "Father Time" he will go on forever. on the third place 3200 meter relay team from ohnsburg that finished in a time of 8:31.6. His teammates wer. Jim Smith, John Vester and Wayne Besserud. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD MCHS Soph Ball Team Ends Season With Three Wins Dave Luckett's McHenry high sophomore baseball team closed out the season in fine style winning their last three games. They defeated John­ sburg in a doubleheader 12 to 2 and 6 to 4 and in their last game beat Crown 11 to 4. vs. Johnsburg ab Bauml,2b Bryniarski, ss Knapsch, ss Greve, cf Doessel, c Klapperich, lb Kalck, 3b Costigan, 2b Major, 2b D'Angelo, If Belzer, p MCHS Johnsburg 2. . 1 . . 1 . . 0 . . 2 . . 6 0 1 . 1 0 0 0 r . h . e 6 . . 1 2 . . 1 0 . . 5 . 1 Kalck, p 1 0 0 Adams, cf-rf 1 0 0 Mullen, 3b 2 1 0 Knapic, ss 1 0 0 Belzer, If 2 0 0 Barnes, lb 1 0 1 MCHS 3. .3. 0. .0. • X Johnsburg 2..0..0. .0. .2 r..h..e 6. .4.1 4..4..2 vs. Crown ab. .1r .r Bauml, 2b 4 0 1 Bryniarski, ss 4 2 2 Greve, cf 4 2 2 Doessel, c 2 1 3 Klapperich, p 3 2 1 Kalck, 3b 3 1 1 Adams, rf 3 1 0 D'Angelo, If 3 1 1 Belzer, lb 2 1 0 MCHS 0..1. .1.1..2. .6. • X vs.Johnsburg Major, 2b Costigan, p-c D'Angelo, cf Doessel, rf ab. h. r 3 1 2 2 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 1 Crown r . h . e 1 1 . . 1 1 . . 2 4..12..4 0 . 0 . . 2 . . 0 . . 1 . 0 . 1 BASEBALL * * * By Pete Fritchie WASHINGTON, D. C. -- It appears likely the acquisi­ tion of Tommy John (a dead ringer for Robert Stack of Elliot Ness fame) was the key mpve to bring the New York Yankees their third pennant, and possibly third world title. With Ron Guidry and Tommy John, the Yanks now have just about the best two­ some going in the. pitching department. And to back them up are four or five other solid moundsmen on this season's Yankee squad. The Yanks, of course, are playing in a tough league. Boston, Milwaukee (a real dark horse) and Baltimore, plus Detroit, are better than average ball clubs, and any one of these teams might win a flag in another division. But unless something happens to reduce the effectiveness of Guidry and John, the Yanks must remain favorites. The hunch is that Phila­ delphia will win the playoffs in the National League this year. That would set up a confronta­ tion between awesome Phillie power and superb Yankee pitching. The pros hold that pitching is decisive in the Series and if dogma holds, Bob Lemon might win it all this year again-this time as man­ ager a full season. And Tommy John might not merely give the Yanks' victory insurance; his absence might be the reason the Dodgers fail to repeat in the National. Spectacular "Be careful not to slip here," cautioned the guide, carefully gripping the rope that linked him to the tender­ foot on the precarious moun­ tain climb. "It's mighty dan­ gerous. But if you do fall, look to your far right. The view is absolutely spectacular." Watching the excited antics of youngsters when they catch their first fish is a priceless experience. In a 1976 survey (by the Sports Network) of Ameri­ cans' attitudes toward fishing, two facts emerged. -- More than 75 percent of anglers began to fish before age 12. -- Most of these anglers were introduced to the sport by a parent or close relative. The Youth Fishing Division of the American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Asso­ ciation has the following tips for teaching youngsters to fish: -- Don't force them! -- Young ladies like to fish too. -- Teach them about proper equipment and care. -- Keep them comfortable with proper clothing. -- Use simple methods. Us­ ing spin cast outfits for blue' gills is a good place to begin. -- Make sure there is some action. Dunking worms for ye]low perch or flounder is elementary, but practically insures a mighty nibble and often a thrilling catch. * . -- Once you teach them the fundamentals, let them do their own fishing. -- Learn as well as teach. Don't take fishing too seri­ ously- Ford says Americans needed Nixon apology. International* Cadet* Riding Tractors one sized to your lawn and labors Cub Cadets for large suburban lawns and gardens and year 'round chores. Choose from five models, 11 and 16 hp, gear drive or hydro­ static transmission. Each teams up with your choice of 3 mowers, 38", 44" or 50", and over 50 other optional work attachments for plow­ ing, tilling, planting, spreading, dozing, clearing snow. Rugged automotive type frame with steel channels extending full length. Cadets for big mowing jobs and limited budgets. 36" rotary mower comes as standard equipment. Three models: 8 and 11 hp gear drive and 8 hp hydrostatic transmission. Over a dozen optional work-saving attachments, including big 5-bu. rear catcher for clippings and leaves; trailer, blade, snow thrower. FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS, TRUST A SEASONED NANO. GEORGE P. FREUND 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. - McHenry 385-0420 "The House that Service Built" May 20th was a picture perfect day for the opening event of the Sunday Swingers. "Magilla" was up to his usual tricks, 500 yard drives, in the wrong fairway - AND - you should see him putt! Vickie Switzer joined us as an alternate, and played rather well too. . Don Lowrey, who is having a back problem, managed to' play along anyway. I tell you, there is no stopping a golfer !!! The event was combined low putts, Jane Switzer and Marvin Lilla taking the honors with a combined score of 34 putts. Shirley Dawson and Ellen Leonard were second with 36 putts. * * The "surprize prize" was for low net, aggregate score for partners. We had a two way tie between Connie Marshall, Howard Leonard, Lorraine Lilla and Iden Weeks with 75. A "closest to the hole" play off was held on the putting green with Connie Marshall taking the honors for herself and Howard Leonard. They were given a golf mug (one for each). It was a wonderful af­ ternoon, and everyone was happy about being together again for another golf season. Committees named were: "Swinging Out Banquet" - Ellen Leonard and Shirley Dawson, Prizes - Jane Switzer and Lorraine Lilla, Table Decorations - Jane Lowrey and Ann Kopp, Fund Day - Jerry "Magilla" Switzer, Daisy Weeks and Howard Kopp, Scrapbook - - Ann Kopp, Weekly prizes - Connie Mar­ shall and Score Keeper - Marvin Lilla (but I think Lorraine will do all the work). So many "Swingers" will be away for the Memorial Day holiday, no scheduled event will be held. See you on the tee June 3rd. Dee Schuette West Campus Pool Dates Announced West Campus pool, after being closed for public swimming until Monday, June 11, will remain open to the public through Friday, Aug. 3. At the time of opening, hours will be Monday through Friday, 1 pm. to 3 p.m. Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. is reserved for senior citizens, and from 7 to 9 p.m. is open to the general public. Saturday and Sunday hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Motorists And Motorcycles Knowing how to share the road with motorcycles can help prevent many accidents. One of the most potentially dangerous driving situations occurs when a motorist and motorcyclist pass each other. The rules for passing other vehicles are similar for auto­ mobiles and motorcycles. The most important questions you should ask yourself when you want to pass are, do the other drivers see me and do I have time and space to pass safely? Pictured above front row, Mary Jo DIGIorgio - 1st place girl, Derrick Parisi - 1st place boy. Second row, Danny Parisi>2nd place Boy. Stacy Kujak - 2nd place girl. Third row, Bobby Nolan • 3rd. place boy, Debbie Dombrowski - 3rd place girl. 138 Hilltop students par­ ticipated in the HPTO Junior Olympics held Saturday, May 19. Students from first through fifth grade competed for first, second and third place ribbons in the dash, running long jump, softball throw, wheelbarrow race and the three-legged race. Participation certificates and ribbons were awarded to all students. Mary Jo DiGiorgio daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William DeGlorgio scored highest among the girls to receive the 1st Place Trophy. Recipient of the boys' 1st Place Trophy was Derick Parisi son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parisi. Second Place Trophy winners were Danny Parisi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parisi, and Stacy Kujak, daughter of Mrs. Gail Kujak. Third Place Trophy winners were Bobby Nolan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nolan and Debbie Dombrowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dombrowski. Hilltop School and HPTO members enjoyed the cooperation of the parents and teachers who devoted their time helping to make the HPTO Junior Olympics a very rewarding experience for our Hilltoppers. HE'LL LIKELY GET HIS 3,000* HIT THIS SEASON/ ONE OF BASEBALL'S MOST IMPRESSIVE PERFORMERS /S Carl YASTRZEMSKI WHO HAS SPENT H/S ENTIRE BIG LEAGUE CAREER IN THE UNIFORM OF THE BOSTON RED SOX. CARL HAS BEEN AT BAT ABOUT 10,000 TIMES( AND HE HAS DELIVERED MANY IMPORTANT HITS FOR BOSTON IN hi IS ALMOST t9 SEASONS. 'AT.",WHO HAS A BURNING DESIRE TO WIN, WAS A BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED AAAN LAST FALL WHEN HIS TEAM WAS OVERTAKEN BY THE N.Y. YANKEES, AFTER BLOWING A 14 - GAME LEAD. WHEN HE IBROKE-IN AT 23, HE LOAFED "AT TIMES AND GOT BOOED, BUT /N v67 HE BEGAN TO HUSTLE, AND BECAME A FAVORITE IN BEANTOWN. STILL FEELS TENSE BEFORE GAMES START, BUT RELAXES ONCE THEY BEGIN WHEN BEING PASSED by a motorcycle, stay in your lane and maintain your speed. When being passed by a cyclist, you should stay in your lane and maintain your speed. When you pass a cyclist, allow a full lane to the cycle. Don't crowd the cycle in the same lane. Avoid getting back in your original lane prematurely, forcing the cycle to the right or off the road. Before you start to pass, be sure to signal your intention. Knowing how to cope with motorcycles can save your life. For a free driving safety booklet for motorists and cyclists called "Sharing the Roadway," write: Booklets Department NA, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, 6755 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, Md. 21090. For an attractive dish, ar­ range mashed squash in a ring on a serving plate, fill center with green peas and sprinkle with toasted, slivered almonds. FRAMED...Painter at Raytheon Marine Company in Manchester, New Hamp­ sh ire sprays f in i sh ing touches on a power supply cover and is framed by rack of heavy steel consoles for shipboard radars passing on way to drying oven. Energy conservat ion requires s imul taneous dry ing of various items in giant oven. PRE-MEMORIAL DAY ST0REWIDE SALE Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun. Only OFF ALL REGULAR PRICE MERCHANDISE iTART YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND with the RIGHT Equipment at the RIGHT PRICE! ! ! / /• 7 MAY 24, 25, 26 & 27 ONLY McHENRY'S FAVORITE SPORT CENTER 1210 N. GREEN ST., McHENRY, ILL. We Service What We Sell 385-1000 HOURS: MON.-SAT. 9-5:30 SUNDAY 9•NOON