The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Shoemakers to America X'4 • v--?; i . PAGE 7 -PLAINDEAI-ER - WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER It. 1*71 Grant Bulldogs Defeat McHenry Warriors l4 To 6 W, fe Heading For The End Zone Warrior Jim Wilson (20) scrambles toward the end zone as the Grant defense gives chase. Wilson was brought down on the one yard line after a 21 yard gain. On the next play, he carried it ova* for the score. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLOED \ Leads Skyhawks In Comeback Attempt By Randy Swikle A superb performance by Johnsburg senior Brian Roberts highlighted a comeback attempt by the Sky hawk football club in the first varsity game on the new Johnsburg gridiron Saturday. After suffering a humiliating 51-6 defeat in the season opener at Winnebago a week earlier, the Skyhawks were primed to reestablish their football credibility as they faced the Grayslake Rams in a non- conference contest. The Skyhawks did "come back", but not enough to take the winning edge in the 7-6 point game. Nevertheless, the Johnsburg squad showed enough improvement to raise hopes that a more successful season may lie ahead Brian Roberts, the 170-pound fullback who was sidelined during the first game, was one of the major contributors to the Johnsburg upsurge. The muscolar senior eluded opponents for 103 yards on 20 carries and scored the solitary Skyhawk touchdown on a 38- yard run will 2:20 remaining in the game. ; "I thought Brian was tremendous," said Johnsburg coach Mike Heimerdinger. "1 was generally pleased with the whole team. I thought our whole defensive unit did a good job. I was really pleased with Doug Free and Dana Andreas. They were excellent as defensive ends." The coach also had praise for his Johnsburg offense. "Overall, offensively I wasn't disappointed. If it wasn't for their (Grayslake's) big run, I feel we controlled the game." That "big run" came with 7:00 remaining in the second quarter ' when Rams quarterback Guy Winters carried the ball on a 67-yard run to set up a one-yard quarterback sneak for the Grayslake touchdown. The extra point kick was good. Johnsburg lost the best sewing opportunity of the first quarter when - during fourth down and two to go - the ball was fumbled on the Grayslake 12-yard line. With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Johnsburg players thought they set up another scoring opportunity by recovering a Rams fumble on the Grayslake 40-yard line. But (Hie official said he blew the ball dead before Johnsburg gained possession. "Three referees said it was ours," Heimerdinger related after a fierce protest of the decision, "but the other one said he blew it dead" Another controversial call came a few minutes later when Skyhawk receiver Chris Dixon was called for offensive pass interference as he gained possession of a 30-yard toss from quarterback Randy Wakitsch. Heimerdinger also disputed that call. Heimerdinger praised Dixon and the other defensive backs- Rick Szumlas, Scott Valentin, and Dave Mauer: They only had (me pass completed against them. "Dave Mauer played an excellent game as our strong safety," noted Heimerdinger, "and Kurt Valentin was super playing at offensive tackle, running back, and defensive linebacker." Valentin was shuffled around to fill in the gaps created whenever Bill Hovseth, who suffered an injury in the game, was on the sidelines. Hovseth was Johnsburg'S second leading runner, traveling 46 yards on 14 carries. The Johnsburg team gained a total of 147 yards on 37 runs during the game. Grayslake carried the ball for 167 yards on 36 - runs. The Skyhawks completed four of 15 passes for 33 yards and two interceptions. The Rams ̂ cOmjileted one of eight passes for seven yards. On Friday the Skyhawks travel to Hononegah to take on the defending Shark Conference champions in the first conference game of season. the Rusty Nail Eliminates Old Bridge John's; Nail And Bowl In Finals The Rusty Nail Inn knocked Old Bridge-John's Sport Stop out of the playoffs with a hard , fought WJ victory in game three of the semifinals. The victory sends Rusty Nail into the best of five playoffs with Raymond's Bowl beginning Monday, Sept. 17 at Petersen Park and continuing on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The series will continue on a Monday, Wednesday basis until either gains their third win. Rusty Nail jumped out to a 3- 0 lead in the second inning. Rich Peterson singled after one out and advanced to second when Phil Creden walked. Larry Jones singled in Peterson and both Creden and Jones advanced to second and third when the ball was bobbled in the outfield. Twig ,, Miller poked his second base hit of the evening to drive in Creden and Jones. In the following inning Ron Miller led off with a single. The next two batters flew out, but Ray Thelen and Rich Peterson both singled and Miller scored run number four. Nail Takes 6-0 Lead The Nail scored twice more in the fourth to take a 6-0 lead. Phil Creden, Larry Jones and Twig Miller all singled, Miller getting a RBI. After a fielder's choice Ron Miller poked a RBI single to put the Nail ahead by six. Old Bridge started their half of the fourth with 4 straight singles, Joe Dehn, Greg Freund, Rick Wakitsch and Phil Kiefer were the hitters as Dehn and Freund scored while Wakitsch and Kiefer drove in one run each. The next batter, Ron Lentine, swung and missed on a John Connell fork ball. Since there was no contact and runners cannot leave the base until contact Kiefer was called out for leaving the base too soon. Gary Gilpen grounded out to end the inning. Bridge Scores 5, Takes Lead The Bridge took the lead for die first time in game three with a 5-run outburst in the fifth. Steve Rohrer led off with a single and moved ahead one base when Doug Freund reached base on an infield error. Tom Les walked to load the bases with only one out. Joe Dehn slammed a single to score two runs and Greg Freund doubled in two more runs. Rick Wakitsch drove in Freund with a base hit before the next two batters went down. The score stood at 7-6 through the sixth, but in the seventh the Nail scored 3 runs which put them ahead 9-7. Gary Schmitt reached a base on an infield error and John Connell followed with the Nail's only base hit of the inning. The third batter of the inning, Ray Thelen, also reached base on an infield error and two runs scored on the play. One out later Len Ackerman drove a deep fly to left which Doug Freund caught but Ray Thelen scored what again proved to be the winning run, as he did in game one. In the bottom half of the inning Old Bridge mounted their come from behind rally. Doug Freund reached base on an error but was forced on Tom Les' fielder's choice. Joe Dehn hit his third single of the game and when the ball was booted Les scored, Dehn going to second. Greg Freund flew out but Rick Wakitsch walked. Phil Kiefer slammed a hard shot to first which resulted in an error and loaded the bases with two outs. The next batter, Ron Lentine, grounded to shortstop Ron Miller who threw to second for the force out to end the ball game. Larry Jones went 3 for 3 along with Twig and Ron Miller's 3 hits each to help Rusty Nail to victory. The Nail turned two doubleplays besides the strikeout-doubleplay and Twig Miller again played tough defensively in left center. Pitcher John Connell notched 3 strikeouts and snared two liners plus a ground ball in covering the middle. Steve Rohrer had 3 hits in 3 at bats for the Bridge while Joe Dehn went 3 for 4. Rick Wakitsch made two nifty plays at first, one on a hard hit line drive, the other on a scoop out of the dirt. The Bridge also turned one doubleplay. Rusty Nail 0 3 1 Old Bridge 0 0 0 SIDELIGHTS My sincere apologies to anyone who arrived at Petersen Parte last Wednesday when in fact the game was played at A.P. Freund field. The location was switched after the article was sent in to the Plaindealer. Because of darkness the championship series will begin at approximately 6 p.m. Get there early for your seats and watch exciting McHenry Area Twelve Inch at Petersen Parte! PatWirtz The McHenry high girls swimming team was defeated by Elgin Larkin last Thursday by the score of 107 to 62. However, the Warrior swimmers broke four school records. Warrior scoring as follows: 200 relay: 1st Blume, D. Johnson, Long, Weyland 2:14.3 (new school record) 200 freestyle: Carrie Freund 4th, Doreen Ric 6th 200 I.M.: Diane Johnson 4th, Bev Finkbeiner 5th 50 freestyle: Tonee Weyland 2nd, Terri Blume 3rd, Nan Jensen 6th Sports Ink by Randy Swikle Ten of the top Johnsburg high school athletes from the 1978-79 season have been named to the school's athletic hall of fame. Eventually their photographs will be displayed in an appropriate place at the high school. A description of their achievements will accompany the photographs. Big Don Bentz, a football, basketball, and baseball star for the Skyhawks, was an easy selection for the honor. Bentz was named "Male Athlete of the Year" at Johnsburg, and his contributions to the Johnsburg sports programs have been immeasurable. The 240 pound star was all- conference in each of his three p a r t i c i p a t i n g s p o r t s . Basketball is his favorite sport, and Bentz had little difficulty in accumulating a very enviable record here. He was named "All-State" (special mention) by the Chicago Sun Times, "Most Valuable Player" by Shark Conference coaches and by his teammates, "First Team All-County" by McHenry County sports editors, and "Honorable Mention All-Area" by the Rockford Register Star. At 6'5" Bentz controlled the boards for the 1978-79 championship Skyhawk club. His coaches describe his attitude both on and off the field of competition as being e x e m p l a r y . A t t e n d i n g Rockford college now, Bentz [dans to participate in the s c h o o l ' s b a s k e t b a l l a n d baseball programs. Rocky Rieck was an excellent, choice for "Female Athlete of the Year." She starred in volleyball, basketball, and track. Rieck not only demonstrated her leadership qualities on the court and field, she also helped the athletic program by assisting with the coaching of junior varsity teams. The attractive 1979 graduate of Johnsburg high plans on entering college next fall. Mike Ahlert was named to the Hall of Fame for his fine contributions on the gridiron. The talented Skyhawk halfback was named "All-Conference" by the coaches of the Shark Conference and "Most Valuable Player" by members of the football squad. Ahlert is now playing strong safety for the University of Wisconsin freshman football team at Whitewater. Kristi Stanell was the first Johnsburg high school state qualifier last year. She advanced to state level competition in tennis and was later named "Most Valuable Player" of the Johnsburg team. Stanell is currently attending St. Olaf college in Northfield, Minn. Jim Smith was named to the Hall for his achievements in cross country and track. Virtually all long distance records established in cross country and track last year belong to Smith. He is one of the few athletes around with two varsity stars on his letterman's jacket. Smith was captain of the cross country and track teams and he was named "Most Valuable Player" on the cross country squad. Smith is now participating in the cross country program at McHenry Community college, where he is the number two runner. Scott Dixon was another easy choice for his achievements on the basketball court. He was named "All-State" (special mention) by the Chicago Sun Times, "Team Captain" by the Skyhawk squad, "First Team All-Conference" by the Shark Conference coaches, "First Team All-County" by McHenry County Sports editors, and"First Team All-Area" by the Rockford Register Star. Dixon, one of the top scorers in the conference and area, was one of the leaders on the Skyhawk club. He will be remembered for his strong leadership and exemplary character as much as for his outstanding basketball talent. Dixon is attending the University of Wisconsin at. Whitewater and participating in the school's basketball program. He is a roommate of Mike Ahlert. Those were last year's seniors. Four underclassmen also have the distinction of being the first inductees of the Skyhawk Hall of Fame. Lora Jacobs was accorded the honor for her talent in softball and basketball. Kim Grenman was named for her participation in softball, and Sue Moulis and Cheri Kofler achieved the honor for starring in girls track. Kofler, who was only a freshman last year, set a new varsity record in the 100 yard dash at the Conference meet. ByDickRabbitt The McHenry high "Fighting Warriors" of Joe Schlender dropped a tough contest to the Grant Bulldogs by the score of 14 to 6 in the home opener last Friday night. The Warriors completely dominated the game, however Grant took advantage of a couple of Warrior miscues and walked off the field the winners. Again it was the defense of the Warriors that stood out, holding the potent Bulldog offense to a total of 98 yards for the evening. Of that total only 4 came through the air. Last week the Bulldogs riddled the Crystal Lake Gator defense for over 200 yards via the airways. The Warriors had a 15 to 5 first down advantage, and only twice throughout the evening did the Bulldogs cross the Warrior 40, and one was a 65 yd. pass interception. The Warriors had a 15 to 5 first down advantage, and only twice throughout the evening did the Bulldogs cross the Warrior 40, and one was a 65 yd. pass interception. - The Warriors kicked off to the Bulldogs 26. The defense held and Grant punted to the 48. After a first down, the Warriors were forced to kick to the Bulldog 14. On the first play Tony Sroka intercepted a pass on the 22. Tailback Jim Wilson raced 21 yds to the one, and on the next play carried it into the end zone for the Warrior score. The P.A.T. failed and the Warriors led 6 toO midway in the opening period. Gray's Girls Win Belvidere Opener Elgin Larkin Girls Sink MCHS Swimmers Coach Gary Gray's McHenry high girls tennis team opened their season last week with a 4 to 1 win over Belvidere. The frosh-soph also won 5 to 0. RESULTS Singles No. 1 Sue Hutchinson vs. Maureen Grady, Sr., McH. 6-0, 60 No. 2 Nancy Glick vs. Lisa Jensen, Sr., McH. 6-1, 6-1 No. 3 Chris Knox vs. Kim Beck, Jr., McH. 6-0, 6-1 Doubles No. 1 Jean Hoch-Leah Melahn vs. Ann Switzer, Soph- Lisa Stiener, Jr., Belv. 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 No. 2. Jenny Prust-Jean Rodenkirk vs Choi Sanford, Sr.,-DebEmry, Sr., McH. 6-1,7- 6 Diving: Lisa Thorne 107.5 3rd (new record), Gina Ternburg 5th 100 Fly: Kathy Long 2nd 100 freestyle: Tonee Weyland 1st (new record) 1:02.1, Sharon Foley 5th, Nan Jensen 6th 500 freestyle: Carrie Freund 3rd, Diane Greg 4th 100 backstrpke: Terri Blume 1:18.6 1st (new record) Kathy Long 2nd 100 breaststroke: Diane Johnson 3rd, Diane Greg 5th 400 relay: •Foley, Thorne, Finkbeiner, Freund 2nd Montini Softball Team Wins Over Fox River Grove 9-8 Montini (coached by Dave Joslyn) and supported by players and fans came from behind Wed., Sept. 12, against defending champs, Fox River Grove, in softball. Down 8 to 6 in the last inning, Bill Schmitt singled, with 2 cuts, find Jim Jablonski homered to tie the game. With the score still 8 to 8 in the bottom of the ninth with 2 Later the Warriors started a march from their own 20 and got to midfield, when they were forced to punt to the Bulldog 21. The Bulldogs put on their only offensive march of the night at this time. They marched to the Warrior 47 where again the gallant defense held and forced a kick. The punt bounced off a Warrior receiver and was recovered on the 14 by a Bulldog. Four plays later Holtdorf, Grant quarterback, took the ball into the end zone from 2 yds out, and the P.A.T. was good and the Warriors trailed 8 to 6, at the intermission. '• . Early in the third period a Tim Sabatka pass went astray and Fannon of Grant picked it off and raced 65 yds for the score. The P.A.T. was no good and the Bulldogs led 14 to 6. Later Tom Jablonski recovered a fumble on the 38, but the Warrior offense bogged down and they were forced to give up the ball. In the early moments of the final period the Warriors got a break when Terry Packard fell on a Grant fumble on the Bulldog 10. A Sabatka to Jim Johnson pass was good to the 5, but the Warriors could not push it across from the three yard line. In the closing minute the Warriors brought the crowd alive when they began another march, but an interception with 45 seconds remaining spelled their doom, and they wait down to their second defeat of the '.season. For the second week in a row the defense played an outstanding game. But the offense has to come along if there are going to be some victories. Inexperience hurt the team Friday night, but as the season progresses look for the Warriors to give trouble to some teams. Twice Friday night the Warriors were deep in Grant territory, but just couldn't push across a score, when it was needed for a victory. They will be working hard this week in preparation for the Fox Valley opener when the Cary-Grove Trojans will come to McCracken field. 1st downs Yds rushing Yds passing Total yds Passing Puntave Fumbles lost Stats McHenry 150 36 for 94 49 131 7 for 12 2 intercepted 7 for 30 1-1 Grant 5 26 for 82 4 98 1 for 6 2 intercepted 6 for 39 2-2 Raymond's Wins Semifinal Final score: McHenry, 4 - Belvidere, 1 Team records: All matchers - won 1, Lost 0 Singles No. 1 Julie Allen, vs. Sarah Werner, Fr. McH. 10-1 Julie Larkin, vs. Chris Rozanas, Fr. McH. 10-0 No. 3 Kelly Williams, vs. Kathy Winas, McH. 10-0 Doubles No. 1 Melissa Dowe-Kerry Krams vs. Heidi Hansen, Fr.- Sue Werner, Fr. McH. 10-2 No. ; 2 Sue Schmidt-Deanne Brooke, vs. Nena Crawford, Soph., -Mary Sue Gates, Fr. McH. 10-2 Final score: McHenry, 5 - Belvidere, 0 Team records: All matches, won l, lost 0. out, Patrick Kagan walked, Bill Schmitt singled and Patrick Kagan scored on pitcher Marty Koteno's single. Next week they travel to Avon to play. An ignorant individual seeks only the facts that bolster his prejudices. Raymond's Bowl won Monday's semifinal tilt with Wayne's and gained a berth into the 1979 championship playoffs. The Bowl swept game two by the exact score as last week's opener, 10-5, over the fourth place club. The winners advance into the finals for the first time in their two year history in the twleve inch league. * Old Bridge-John's Sport Stop scored seven runs in the third inning and won 8-3 over Rusty Nail Inn to force a third and deciding game on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The winner will meet Raymond's Bowl in the best of five championship finals played at Petersen Park beginning on Monday, Sept. 17. Fourth Inning Too Much For Wayne's The Bowl's win over Wayne's was very similar to their first game win. Raymond's although behind in the early innings, put together an eight run fourth and Wayne's never recovered. The winners did take a quick one run lead before Wayne's scored 4 runs in the bottom of the first. Paul Morenz drew a base on balls and later scored when Myron Bentz singled and a Wayne's throwing error on the play gave the Bowl a 'gift run'. Gary Connell led off for Wayne's and tripled. Raymond's also threw the ball away and the score was tied. George Cadotte singled and Don Prazak homered to give Wayne's their first lead. Joe LaFontaine, 3ill Haak and John DeCiccio each singled with LaFontaine crossing the plate for run number four. In the third Raymond's Bowl narrowed the lead to 4-2 when Billy Meyers, Myron Bentz and Don Bentz, Jr., all singled; Don Bentz getting the RBI, Meyers scoring. Bowl: 8 Runs on 7 Hits It was the fourth inning which knocked Wayne's out of the playoff picture. Harry May and Phil Oeffling both singled. Tim Frantz drove in May with a v base hit and Wayne Frantz drove in Oeffling with a sacrifice fly. Jeff and Billy Meyers both singled and both picked up RBI's. Paul Morenz sacrificed and the Bowl led 7-4. Myron Bentz singled to put a runner on, followed by Don Bentz, Jr.'s reaching base on an error. Wayne Hiller slam­ med a 3-run homer to make the score 10-4. Wayne's scored one more run before it was over. Matt Oik singled in the fifth and reached a third base on a throwing error. Don Prazak drove him in with a base hit. Billy Meyers was the Bowl batting leader for game two with four hits. Myron Bentz and Jeff Meyers had 3 hits each. Bill Haak hit safely in all 3 of his at bats for Wayne's. Raymond's Bowl 1 0 1 8 0 0 0 - 10 Wayne's 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 5 Big Inning, Poor Running Down Nail Old Bridge-John's Sport Stop made good use of a seven run third inning plus erratic Nail baserunning to tie their semifinal series with Rusty Nail Inn at one game each. The Bridge scored no runs in the first inning while Rusty Nail drew first blood. Twig Miller led off in the first and hit safely for the fifth straight time in the series. Ron Miller singled after one out and both Millers advanced on a ground out. John Connell slammed a two out single driving in Twig but Phil Kiefer made a perfect throw to home from right center and Ron Miller was out. Gilpin Does It Again! Gary Gilpin, all year long the nemesis of the Rusty Nail, once again was the main man in Old Bridge's lineup on Monday. The league's leading homerun hitter got a hold of a pitch and placed it well over the head of Nail outfielders in left center. By the time the ball was tracked down out near the tennis court Gilpin had finished congratulations from team­ mates. That third inning leadoff shot tied the score and marked the beginning of a seven run Bridge onslaught which gave them a lead they never relinquished. Steve Rohrer, John Pitzen and Doug freund each singled following the homerun and Rohrer was in with the go ahead run. Tom Les slammed a 2-run single and Joe Dehn doubled with no outs. Greg Freund hit a sinking flyball which fell' from Twig Miller's glove for a two base error and 2 more runs were in. Rick Wakitsch flew out to advance Freund and Phil Kiefer sacrificed to bring in Freund for the 7-1 lead. The Nail's Larry Jones led off the bottom of the inning with a base hit. Twig Miller singled to put runners at first and second. The next batter, Ray Thelen, flew out to shallow right center and Jones was cut.down at third attempting to advance after the catch. Schmitt's Homer Called Back Ron Miller doubled to keep Nail hopes alive and Gary Schmitt powered a homerun ball high over Gilpin's head in right. However the umpire 'saw' Schmitt miss third and Steve Rohrer made the putout to end the inning and the score read 7-3 after three innings. * The Bridge scored their final run in the fourth. Gary Gilpin singled but was forced on Steve Rohrer's fielder's choice. John Pitzen grounded out sending Rohrer to second and Doug Freund singled to score Rohrer. Rick Wakitsch made one of two defensive "plays of the game" when he snared a Ray Thelen linedrive in the first. Nail outfielder Rich Peterson robbed Greg Freund of a base hit when he made a great shoestring catch, sliding and tumbling but hanging on for the final out of the Bridge first inning. Old Bridge 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 -8 R u s t y N a i l 1 0 2 0 0 0 - 0 - 3 Pat Wirtz You've Dexter got fashion at y< s latest dress style our feet With es. Fine leathers and fine styling crafted as only Dexter To ma can. make you look fine. And that can go to your head SIZES 7 TO 13 DTOEE GIES SHOES AND SHOE REPAIR 1307 N. RIVERSIDE DR.-McHENRY 385-2801