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

PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER- FRIDAY, AUGUST 11,1K4 Sports ̂ - # Three important steps to get more distance off the tee Rick Ml PSA Professional More Distance: "Why do I hit my three-wood as far or farther than my driver?" I have been asked this question dozens of times and here now aie some answers. -L' First, the three-wood is shorter and consequently the eye-hand coordination necessary to make square contact with the ball is far less demanding than with the longer driver. Centeredness of contact is extremely important in adding distance to your shots. Second, because in part of the shorter length, the clubhead path is more likely to be accurate. If the clubhead is not traveling down the target line at impact, hooks and slices will result and therefore, loss of distance. Third, although mass is important in the distance formula, it is not so much so as is typically thought. Most important is clubhead Too many players think they are supposed to hit their driver far, and so they think they must swing hard. Not so. This sort of thought leads to muscular teiukfn and lack of clubhead speed. If anything, relaxation in the harias and forearms is the answer. Players would then be in more of a position to "crack the whip." Remember, tension is the number one killer in the golf swing. It will rob you of some of that distance you are looking for. Next week: Odds and Ends Notebook. League Golf McHenry Country Club ladles With many of the gals playing "hit me over the head" golf, a good amount of crying took place on the course and in the clubhouse on one of the hottest, most humid days of the season. The event was the non- winners tournament - a con­ sideration for those who almost won events or never had a chance. A number of "oh, heck's" compounded the frustrations on what should have been a grand day for golfers. Mabel Smith broke her glasses (no details), Gladys Warfield msut have felt Lawrence of Arabia, having traveled through so much sand in the traps, and Fran Weyland claims to be better acquainted with every grain of sand and every spalsh of water on the course. Joanie Buss still hasn't recovered from a bruised arm and Liz Nolan and "Sparkle" Miller couldn't keep their heads down and on the ball. In spite of the woes and lamentations, some nice rounds were shot. In Class A, Carol Cooney shot a pretty smooth 83, followed by Judy Smithson with a very respectable 88. In the same class Betty Smith low-netted for a 70 while Carol captured low putts over the field, rolling in a low 26. A tie for low net in Class B found Jan Conway and Evie Castle sharing the honors at 68 each. Evie also took low putts of 28. How do they do it? In Class C, Ruth Hisel low* netted with 68, followed by Toots Gerstad with 71. Toots and Fran Herrmann tied for low putts with 34 each. Finally, in Class D, a 76 gave Mickey Farmer low net with Magda Henhapl right on her heels at 77. Mitzi Kenton was the low putter with 37. While the 18-holers were struggling away, the Nifty Niners, who have more fun than any other golfers, held a low putt event. In first place was Gen Hoelscher with 15, while Harriet Rouse took second with 16. The scheduling for September finds a couple of exchange dates listed with neighboring clubs. On Sept. 7, the McHenry gals will visit Turnberry for golf and lunch, and on Sept. 18, our local gals will host the ladies from Woodstock. In the meantime, next week a Nose Tournament will be held. The results of whatever that might be will be reported by faithful friend Freida M. It should continue to make for... Happy Golfing! Liz. Chapel Hill ladies As of Aug. 28, the team standings in the Tuesday Ladies League are as follows: Little Chef 83, McHenry Favorite Sports 79%, Mar Ray Costumes 75%, Fox Hole Tap 73, Steffan's Jewelers 71%, Classic Trophy 71, Acu Pac 65% and McHenry Floral 64. The contest was for team low net and Mar Ray Costumes and Classic Trophy tied for that honor with 294. In spite of the very humid weather that climbed into the "can't breathe" category before we were through, there were several neat chip-ins. Patty Stochl got hers on 10, Sue Cardamone on 13, and Dorothy Hughes' foursome said her chip-in on 17 was spec­ tacular. Her lie was near the 15th tee, so her chip had to go over the bushes to get into the hole, giving her a five on that longest hole. Sandy Donovan's chip-in on 10 gave her a bird on that hole. Lucy Prouty got her bird on number 15. Lou LaBay has got to be our champion putter. She one-putted seven holes, and had only 11 putts for the nine. Next Tuesday we will have a shotgun start for a fun day and luncheon. We will also hold our annual meeting and elect of­ ficers for next year. Esta. Runners can enjoy either a 10-kilometer or two-mile fun run through scenic McHenry County during the Healthy Heart Run, Sunday, Sept. 16. . Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Ambutal and the Cardiac i p"Rehabilitation department of Sherman Hospital, Elgin, the runs will begin at 9 a.m., with registration between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. There are nine age divisions in the 10K run and seven age groups in the two-mile fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners overall and in each division. T-shirst are included in the $6 entry fee (in advance), and will be given to the first 250 registrants. The entry fee on the day of the race is $8. Post-race activities include awards presentation and refresh­ ments. The Healthy Heart Run is sanctioned by the Athletic Congress of the United States. To register, call the Crystal Lake Ambutal, 455-3650. SAVE $$$$ ...From $50 to '120 ON MOWERS LEFT IN OUR STOCKI PLUS...BUY ATTACHMENTS AT DEALER COST WITHPUCHASE OF A MOWER! ALSO' Model 20672 EXCELLENT PRICES ON REMAINING LINE TRIMMERS r •>' M-- I >• wJPl ̂ Haven't you done without a Toro long enough?® See the complete Toro line at: "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT' 6E0. P. FREUND, INC. SBtfUfiafc"*"'"' Sports log Hospitals sponsor races Lung Run Sept. 23 The American Lung Association of DuPage and McHenry counties will sponsor its Sixth Annual Lung Run on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. This year's sponsors of the Lung Run are Heritage Bank of Woodridge, WKKD-96FM in Aurora-Naperville, and Suburban Buick in Wheaton. Applications are now available for the 10-kilometer and five- kilometer runs that will be held in Wheaton starting at Wheaton- Warrenville Middle School, at the corner of Wiesbrook and Butifcrfield Roads (Route 56). Official long-sleeved t-shirts will be given out this year to the first 600 entrants. The entry fee for the Lung Run is $7 before Sept. 17 and $8 up to race time. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Lung Run day. Each runner that participates will be eligible to win one of the many donated prizes to be drawn after the run. The Lung Run is open to all, and has become one of the largest runs in the area. This year, even more runners are expected to take part the scenic run along the Illinois Prairie Path. For information and entry forms, please contact the American Lung Association of DuPage and McHenry counties, in Glen Ellyn, (312) 469-2400. Great America 10K Sept. 9 GURNEE - Former Chicago White Sox great Minnie Minoso will be celebrity chairman of the Great America 10K to be held Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. at Six Flags Great America. Minoso will be on hand, signing autographs and presenting prizes to winners of the race, which is organized by Gurnee Running Club and sponsored by Frontier Horizon, Inc., WMET, Coca-Cola and Jays Potato Chips. The race will be loop through the beautiful theme park and adjoining streets of Gurnee. Trophies and prizes will awarded including a trip for two to Denver or San Francisco. Raffled prizes are being donated by local businesses, including Foot Locker, The Competitive Foot, The Athlete's Foot, Morrie Mages Sports and Sportmart. Six Flags Great America will be offering half off admission ticket to the theme park to every finisher of the race. For entry forms or more information, call (312) 726-0003 or (312) 662-3235, or stop in at Sportmart. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Leukemia Society of America. Frisbee Invitational set Chicago has been chosen as the site of the World Finals and Semi-Finals of the Gaines Ashley Whippet Invitational, giving area residents an opportunity to see top frisbee-catching dogs in their own form of aerial ballet. Hosted by the Oakbrook Park District, the semi-finals will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in Central Park, Josie Boulevard and Kensington in Oakbrook. Eight regional finalists and their owners are expected to participate in this free event. The new world champion will be selected at the World Finals on Sept. 8 at a nationally televised Chicago White Sox game in Comiskey Park. Sponsored by Gaines Dog Foods, the Invitationals are named for Ashley Whippet, three-time winner of the Canine World Frisbee Disc Competition, celebrated canine athlete and TV and film performer. Besides the World Finals and semi-finals they include 136 local and state competitions around the country and eight regionals in major metropolitan areas. Dog owners who would like to teach their pet to catch a Frisbee, and perhaps enter this competition next year, can get detailed instructions in a new free leaflet. It is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Gaines AWI booklet, Box 8177, Kankakee, 60902. For directions to the park or information about the com­ petition, call the parks department at 725-4256, or toll-free (800) Sixth annual St. Louis run ST. LOUIS, Mo. - More than 4,000 runners from throughout the region are expected to bring their best to the sixth annual Bud Light Stadium Run, set for 11 a.m. here, Saturday, Sept. 22. To enter, runners should send an entry form and $5 to: Bud light Stadium Run, c-o St. Louis Track Club, P.O. Box 2956, University City, Mo. 63130. SPORT FANS... s. . p I BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW Brought to you by Phil Oeffling Which college football coach in history won the most national cham­ pionships?. . .Since the Associated Press started selecting the national champion in 1936, the man who coached fhe most national cham­ pionship teartis was Be>nr Bryont of Alobqma with 5 Only twice in National Football league history has any team ever had TWO runners who both gained over 1.000 yards rushing in the same •*aton...lt happened when Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris each gained over 1,000 yards lor Miami in 1972...And, when Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier each gained over 1,000 ydrds for Pittsburg in 1976. Hare's a suprising fact...Of All tKe quarterbacks in the National Football League today, only ONE has ever won the Heisman Trophy The only one is Jim Plunkett of the Raiders, who won the Heisman while playinq for Stanford in 1970 I bet you didn't know...that now is the best time for home improvemen­ ts. Ajid now's the best time to see Kaith Leathers. Linda Wigmon or myself for an improvement l6an. Wall set up the right loan to meet your budget requirements. Come in today find we can help add that extra bedroom or family room or whatever your needs may be NATIONWIDE NER S, The Way AmericaTakes It Easy. GREAT SAVINGS! 3 DAYS ONLY. Sale ends Saturday, September 1st *555 Value Saver' ^ soothes you with triple pillow back and pillow arms. *300 Value Button-tufted traditional Wall Saver' has pillow back, padded arms extra thick seat *340 Value Transitional Wo'! Saver' with plush pillow back, padded arms and luxurious T-seat *400 Value Transitional Wall Saverwith deep tufted pillow back, arms and T-cushion seat BROWSERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! 890 LAKE AVE. WOODSTOCK. IL (815)339-0404 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT HOURS: Daily 9 to 5:30 Monday ft Friday 9 to 9 Closed Sunday