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PAGE«-PLAIN DEALER- FRIDAY, JULY 3,"*981 Prazak Leads Wayne's FORCED AT SECOND - but the throw to first failed on the doable play attempt. Old Bridge shortstop , Tom Ludwig, (above) gets out of the way of the slide by Mike Rogers of Doherty's during the third inning of the 12-inch softball game at Peterson park Monday night. The play developed on a ground ball to second baseman Gary Freund. Rain halted the game as Doherty's was ahead 8-3. The game was replayed in full Wednesday night and Doherty's won the game 11-9. Doherty's remains unbeaten in the Western division with a 8-0 record while Old Bridge dropped to 5-3 in the East. STAFF PHOTO - WAYNE GAYLORD Never Say Never Athletics have a funny way to measure success. To the baseball player success is a .300 season, to the run­ ning back it means gaining 1000 yards, to the basketball coach it's a 20-win season. Sports is a numbers game. The fanatic, the announcer, and the casual enthusiast are all engulfed with everything from the players height and weight, his jersey number, his career marks, and how he did yesterday. Success is derived from these statistics. Statistics serve as the judge and jury in determining me fate of a player for the next year. No doubt professional sports has its idols who seldom stray from the top: Bjorn Borg, Pete Rose, Abdul-Jabbar, and Tom Landry to name a few. Their records speak for themselves and they'll always be remembered as being among the very best in their fields. "Cause I got a peaceful easy feeling that you won't let me down" -Eagles Terry Fox never played a professional sport, but his achievements also speak for themselves. He found success to rest within his own ambitions and desires as he defied a physical handicap that would have humbled and confined others. Cancer had forced the amputation of his right leg in 1977, but the Canadian refused to allow society to pity him. He pushed forward, seeking new challenges and never looking back. He had been awarded the country's highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada. Fox set out to jog from one end of his country to the other last September, a feat never attempted before by an amputee and probably never even considered. "I am a rock I am an island, and a rock feels no pain and an island never cries" -Simon and Garfunkel But this was to be Fox's last race. After he began his trans­ continental conquest, he was readmitted to a hospital because the cancer had spread. He died there last Sunday, age 22. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau ordered flags lowered to half staff throughout the country. Bullpen By Carl Moesche Yanks, Astros Top Minis The Yanks took over*first place in the American League of the Mini Division of the McHenry Junior Youth League by winning two games last week. They opened with a close 4- 1 victory over the previous first place Cubs. Winning Yank pitcher Brandon Pasternok allowed only four hits while striking out 13 batters. The Yanks scored all of their runs in the fourth inning with key base hits coining off the bats of Joe Kimerk and Shannon Dean. The Yanks other victory was a 16-1 drubbing of the Twins. The Sox kept pace in the American League by also beating the Cubs 7-1 behind pitcher Matt Hopp who gave up only four hits and struck out 13. The big blow of the eme was a grand slam me run by Matt Carlson in a six-run second inning. Kelly Roach and Dave Cable each went two for two for the Cubs. The Astros shufbut the Brewers 12-0 behing Brian Condon's three-hit, 12-strike out performance. Matt Karls led the winners as he reached base four times and scored twice, while Jeff Lundy and Tom Brefeld also scored twice. Jeff Carl and Mark Sonnichson played nifty defense for the Brewers. The Tigers and the Indians played to a 6-6 deadlock, the second tie game of the year. The Tiger's Terry Trocki singled in Jason Eckert in the bottom of the fifth inning for the tie. Ricky Stark lea the Tigers as he went two for two. The Tigers also won 19-7 over the Twins as relief pitcher Ryan Huinker hit a grand slam home run and Mike Lazer and Steve Aleckson were both perfect at the plate going four for four. The Twins were led by Brian Withrow's home run and triple and Mike Ballstaedt's scoring. The Dodgers pulled out a narrow 8-7 win over the Braves holding on in the last of the fifth inning for the victory. Great fielding plays by Craig Shaw and Brett Newbrough preserved the game. Danny Sweetwood's double and triple and Dave Martin's two hits led the winners, and four pitcher§- Sweetwood, Neworough, Scott Johnson, and Jacob Schlender combined to pitch a one-hitter. Jamie Franklin hit a triple to lead the Braves. The Pirates got back on the winning track with a 11-5 decision over the Giants. Robert DiCianni was the winning pitcher striking out eight batters in the three inning game. The offense was led by Aaron Bennett, Jesse Sawyer, Mike Kent, and Keith Rogers. In another game this week, the Braves outdueled the Twins 10-6. STANDINGS MINI DIVISION (as of June 30) AMERICAN LEAGUE w 1 t Yanks 8 2 0 Sox 7 2 1 Brewers 6 3 0 Tigers 4 6 1 Indians 1 r8 1 Twins ^ V 9 0 NATIONAL Astro6 Cute Braves Dodgers Pirates Giants Covalt Selected All-Conference McHenry native Dave Covalt was one of four members of the North Central College baseball team recently named on the all-league squad in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central fi: record, and its ov number ever Covalt, an hed second in the conference with a 12-4 all mark of 19 wins was the second highest Cardinal baseball team. ^ W first team selection in 1980, earned honorable mentioifrecognition this spring after compiling a 4- 0 record in conference play with a 3.56 earned run average. The hard-throwing junior also struck out 27 batters in 30 and one-third innings of conference play. innings Joining Covalt on the all-conference squad were teammates Kevin Nelson, a pitcher from De Kalb, shortstop Bob Dobry of Berwyn, and outfielder John Krutzler of Hazel Crest. PRICES! HILARY RODENKIRCH PONTIAC SALES MANAGER Rt 31 and Rt. 120 McHenry CADILLAC „ PONTIAC (815)385-6000 COME TO THE BIGGEST CAMUAt-PONTIAC DIALER IN TNE "COUNTY" 3 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" FEATURING COMPLETE LINES OF: •OLYMPIC STAIN •BRAJMMER CABINETS •ANDERSEN WINDOWS •PRE HUNG DOORS •NORD SPINDLES •JIM MARTIN PAINTS •LINCOLN WINDOWS •GAF SHINGLES •BUILDERS HARDWARE •PREFINISHED PANELING •CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS Phone 385-1424 909 N. FRONT ST., McHENRY Don Prazak had one of his finest days at the plate as he hit three home runs, went four for four and drove in five runs leading Wayne's to a 14-8 victory over Huemann's in Men's 12-inch 'Softball. Prazak now leads (he league with an 'impressive .760 batting average and he also takes the lead in runs scored with 18 and RBIs with 23. Wayne's, who continue to lead the Eastern Division with a 7-1 mark, scored runs in each of the first five innings as they pounded out 18 hits. Tom Prudden added three hit*, including a pair of doubles and three RBIs to the winners cause. Scott Stull and Tom Burke had two hits each. Huemann's had 15 hits led by Ken Bottari's two singles, sacrifice and three RBIs. *Peamiriates Joe Huemann, Guk Weber, Tom Wensch and Mike Wines all added two hits each, while Bud Smith had two RBIs with a single and a pair of sacrifice flies. In the fifth inning, Huemann's closed the gap to 12-8, scoring three runs. The score might have been closer, however, except for the two runners nabbed trying for extra bases. Tom Wensch's leadoff single followed i»y an outfield throwing error caused him to try for second where Tom Moore threw him out. Frank Cuda was gunned down at the plate by Don Prazak as he tried to score from second I believe a lesson can be learned from this. Fox's death need not be in vain, but rather serve as an inspiration towards others. Success can be measured by perserveranee and courage, qualities he clearly exhibited. For if a person has a positive approach to life, it can be anything but unsuccessful. "This is for all the lonely people thinking that life has passed them by, don't give up until you drink from the silver cup, you never know until you try" -America on Joe Huemann's single. Huemann'sO 4 0 1 3 0 0 8 Wayne's 3 3 2 4 2 0 x 14 Doherty's was leading the Old Bridge Tavern 8-3 after three ana one half innings when Monday evening s storm hit. The game was cancelled and will be restarted from the beginning on Wednesday," July 1. The King's Row-Jewel Park game Monda; ime will be played on ty, July 8 at 8 p.m. Regular games scheduled for Monday, July 8 include Old Bridge Tavern VB. Hainesville Inn at 8:45 p.m.; Jewel Park of Barrington vs. Whale's Tail at 7:30 p.m.; and Wayne's vs. Rusty Nail Inn at 8:15 p.m. Pat Wirtz Plaindealer Eagles Pace Minors JHS Physicals Slated Johnsburg high school athletic director Jim Meyers has announced that the annual athletic physical night will be held on Wednesday, July 8, from 7-9p.m. at Johnsburg high school. All District 12 students grades sixth, seventh, and eighth, and also sophomores, juniors, and seniors can receive a physical for interscholastic sports for the 1981-82 school year. Incoming freshmen, however, must see their family doctor. A fee for the physical will be charged. * In the past week the hard hitting Condors ran their win streak to seven and knocked the Sparrows from the unbeaten ranks. That leaves only the Eagles undefeated and they meet the Sparrows Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. in what shapes up to be the year's big game. Monday the Condors downed the Owls 10- 4. Bob Diedrich was the winning pitcher, striking out 13 yielding seven walks and six hits. Bob also broke the game open in the fourth with a bases loaded triple. Joe McQuade started but got knocked out in a five-run first inning. Danny Gray relieved striking out nine, walking nine and allowing just two hits. Eric Swanson went two for two for the Owls. i Tuesday the Cards tripped up the Bluejays 13-6. With a 1-0 lead, the Cards broke the game open with a seven-run fourth inning. Tim Mauer won, allowing three hits while fanning eight in four innings. Trent Castle and Todd Doherty mopped up in relief of Mauer. Mauer and Chris Landis were three for four while Castle and Doherty each had a hit and scored two runs. Todd Carson took the loss and Jim Kujak went two for three for the Jays. Wednesday the Eagles continued their winning ways by defeating the stubborn Wrens 6-4. Matt Murphy was the winner going four innings, allowing two hits, three walks, three runs, and striking out six. Tom Sweetwood relieved Murphy allowing three hits and one run to earn a save. Sweetwood went two for two and Matt Martin had a double for the Eagles. Robby Acred was three for four and Jim Higgins two for three for the Wrens. On Thursday the Cardinals hung on to beat the Orioles 12-10. Chris Landis got the win going five innings, fanning 10 and giving up four hits. Todd Doherty came in relief to stop the Orioles rally by striking out the last batter with the tying run on second to record & save. Chris Landis was again three for four, while Doherty, Jim Kane, Keith Williams all had two for the victors. Steve Johnson took the loss but went three for three at the plate. Corey Berg was two for three for the Orioles. In a surprise on Friday the Falcons put it altogether by swamping the Bluebirds 27-3. Dave Falthu got the win, pitching a eight hitter with five whiffs. • Flathu also led the Falcons going four for four. Steve Erickson chipped in1 with three doubles and Kevin Blinkal added a three for four night. Kelly Radic took the loss. Radic went three for three while twin brother Kevin and Jason Hoffman went two for three for the Bluebirds. Saturday saw some rained out games made up as th& Wrens cooled off the Falcons 8-4. Scott Miller got the victory throwing a four- hitter, while striking out 11. Miller also had two hits and Greg Grant one to lead the Wrens. Jon Beckler, with relief help from Kevin Blinkal, got the loss. Dave Flathu had two hits for the Falcons. The Hawks recorded their second win by stopping the Bluejays 11-1. Randy Miller tossed a two-hitter allowing doubles to Jim Kujak ana Mike Hetterman. Jay Cheatham had a double and single. Mike Lzalde, Butch Martin and Miller each chipped in with one hit to pace the Hawks. The Owls stopped a late rally to beat the Ravens 8-5. Jack Watrous threw a six- hitter, walking five and striking out five, to get the win. Ian Papineau and Joe McQuaade had two hits apiece ty pace the Owls. Peter Huinker took the loss and struck out the side in the fourth and fifth. John Doherty went two for two while Bob Patterson added one for the Ravens. Behind 2-0, the Condors socred seven runs in the third to tip the Sparrows 7-4. Wayne Markgratf got the big win allowing just Tour hits, walking three and fanning 10 Sparrows. Jeff Elger led the Condors going three for three. Billy Fortino added a one for two night. Brian Bromley, Chris Crow and Mike Hempker all pitched, with Crow taking the loss. Crow had a double with two RBIs and Paul A nest went one for two.'The Sparrows recorded the year s first triple play when with the bases loaded Pat Torkelson snared a line drive, stc on second for two and to T. J. Rapach at first to get the third out. The Cardinals clinched first place in the American division by defeating the Ravens 15-9. Tim Mauer was gain the winning pitcher. Toussaint led the Cards going four for four, while Trent Castle and Ken Knapic had two hits apiece. George Buch, Steve Fuller, Mark Zimmerman all had two hits for the Ravens. The Bluebirds handled the Robins 7-1 as Mike Weber went the distance, striking out 11 without walking a batter. Mike was perfect through four innings and lost his shutout in the sixth when Chris Shermach doubled in a run. Shaun Miller and Marc Hubbard had the other Robin hits. Dan Kunzer and Joel Harris were two of seven Bluebirds with one hit each. The Wrens rebounded to nip the Bluejays 6-4. Mike Bo land threw a six-hitter in four innings and got the win, while Danny Wray got a save. Keith Abrans, Boland, Scott Miller and Greg Grant got the Wrens four hits. Mike Hettermann suffered a tough loss giving up four hits and fanning five. Hettermann went two for two at the plate. The Orioles moved in to a tie for second by beating the Falcons 20-10. In a game that went four innings, Randy Rehber got the win with help from Rick Thorson. Leo Buiak had three doubles and a single, Steve Johnson went three for four, Corey Berg had 2 doubles and a triple, and Troy Foss had a single, double and triple. In the last game of the week, Jimmy Simon pitched a three-hit shutout. Simon struck out seven while walking only four. Tom Sweetwood went two for two and Jeremiah Sawyer had one for two to lead the Eagles nine hit attack. Danny Gray took the loss but fanned 10 Eagles. Gray, Billy Creutz and Eric Swanson had the Owl's hits. Tim Tennes and Matt Martin each started a double play for the Eagles. MINOR DIVISION (as of June 29) AMERICAN DIVISION Cardinals Robins Orioles Hawks Bluejays Ravens w 1 gb 3% 3% 8Vfe 7 m Eagles &MMTOWS Condors Bluebirds Owls Wrens Falcons NATIONAL w 10 9 9 7 6 5 3 1 gb 1 2 3% 5 5% 8 Pat Derby Brush In Wins Brush In continues to lead the major division of the McHenry Junior Youth League improving its rec- vord to 9-1 by defeating the Hawks 10-2. Winning pitcher Shawn Sunderlage had six strike outs for the league leaders. The second place Car­ dinals kept pace with a 7-2 win over the Condors. Glenn Porter's triple was the big blow in support of winning pitcher Chris Howerton who improved his record to 5-0. The Bluebirds climbed over the .500 ^mark with consecutive wins over the Owls, Ori<ries, and Falcons. Brian Toussaint led the hitting attack against the Orioles, and in the 13-10 victory over the Falcons, Pat Devine made a last inning game saving catch in center field to preserve the win for pitcher Rich llott- man. Hansen Decora t ing dropped a 12-10 decision to the Eagles but rebounded to top the Condors 12-6. The Owls outslugged the Hawks' 14-7 behind Norm Swanson's steady pitching and his three base hits. - STANDINGS McHENRY YOUTH ' LEAGUE 1 MAJOR DIVISION w 1 t Brush In 9 1 0 Cardinals 8 2 0 Falcons 6 3 0 Ravens 6 3 0 Eagles 4 3 0 Bluebirds 7 6 0 Hawks 3 4 0 Hansen Dec. 4 6 1 Orioles 3 7 1 Owls 2 10 0 Condors 1 8 0 I McHENRY mini I 16" SOFTBALL I Ed's Rental improved its record to 8-0 by defeating Gearmaster 13-4 in a Tuesday league game in women s 16-inch softball. Winning pitcher Jane Miller wasted little time in getting the offense going as she singled on the first pitch of the game. Mary Varda followed with a home run and Ed's quickly led 2-0. Ed's scored three more times in the next three innings before Gearmaster plated four runs to make die score 5-4. Sharon Smith then hit a two-run home run in the f i f th inning for Ed's and a barrage of singles brought home six more runs. Varda at shortstop and Linda Schoen at first base Rental 9 75 PER MO. ®1980 NO installation charg* NEW fully automatic softeners TWO year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions 312-259-3393 JOXVAUIY DIVISION starred on defense for Ed's. Four Winds won twice over N and R by scores of 16- 13 and 4-2. The first game lasted only one inning as it was the completion of a suspended game. In the second game, Four Winds scored twice in the first and third innings before N and R could manage two runs in the sixth. Winning pitcher Pat Norred chalked up her fifth win of the season and was aided by a double play by Vera Treptan. ONE MINUTE SPORTS QUIZ 1. Joe Gibbs is head football coach of what pro team? 2. Who won the Bob Hope- Desert Classic? 3 . Frank Robinson was named manager of what pro baseball team? 4. Andrea Jaeger is tsews in what sport? 5. Nate Archibald plays pro baseketball for what team? Aaswtrs Te Spot Qab 1. Washington Redskins. 2. 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