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Paddock Publications A I I A I AUTO SECTION Wheeling to Visit Arlington Tonight OCT. 20, 1967 Kfofeiii'lt By BOB FRISK Sports Editor Harrier Coach Speaks So much furor has been stirred up over the alignments of the state district cross country meets that it's very possible there will be some changes made--for next year. Unfortunately, that's not soon enough. The changes shoulc have been made before now, A fresh approach to the ad miltedly complex problem arranging schools in the district competition is needed to insure quality in the state finals. the need for change was emphashted when the slate assigned three harrier powers --York, New Trier East, and Arlington--lo the same district at Rldgewood.

Only two schools and five in dlvlduals qualify from each district for the state meet in Urbana. One of the three finest squads In Illinois--and there just aren't that many real classy outfits around--will be left home because of this arrangement Will It be New Trier? Or York? Or Arlington? "It's just a crime," says York's Joe Newton, a veteran track and cross country coach and a strong proponent of set ting up a new method of ar ranging the districts. "You have three schools with their strongest a ever, and one won't be able to make the state finals. The strength Is right here In this area, and you just can't keep putting all these good teams together." Newton snys the time has come when there should be some very serious thought given to placing more emphasis on auality in the selection of district alignments. "In cross country," Newton points out, "you just can't think in terms of numbers--of putting 28 schools here, 27 there--when there's such a concentration of power year in and year out.

"You can look at the rankings for the past to years, and for the most part, it's the same schools up there all the time." Another aspect of this concentration of power that bothers Newson and the coaches Is (he possibility of Injury because of the quality Involved. "Look at it this way," Newton offers. "Maine West's Lee LaBadie undoubtedly will be the Individual winner in our district, but then the next 40 runners will hit the chute within 15 seconds. "You have to run 100 yards up a hill with the chute at the top and the chute is only 15 yards long. Can you imagine the confusion, the bumping? Think of the good boys--and there will be many there--that just won't make it to the state." Newton has done some research In support of his arguments and points out that in the Ridgewood District last fall 144 runners hit the chute within two and one-half minutes.

At Rockford Guilford, for example, the first 144 runners reached the chute within five and one-half minutes, "Our course was twice as crowded," Newton stresses, "and something be done. You have to forget numbers and think In terms of quality. "If the quality is exceptional, then cut down on the number of schools. You could rank to a certain extent just to avoid the type of problems we've been having In recent years." Newton doesn't buy any argument on geography either. "Evanston and New Trier are both closer to Llbertyville than Ridgewood, but they're being sent to Ridgewood," he points out.

Would It help to increase the number of qualifiers for the state finals in Urbana? "On the course they have right now for the state," Newton says, "you could probably handle about four more teams at the most. "Actually, if they're looking for a course that could handle more entries, I'm sure some school up here would be happy to take the meet." Although the problem apparently is without a solution this year, much to the chagrin of the coaches who will be involved in what they're labeling the "Little State Meet" at Ridgewood on Oct. 28, it appears obvious that some action must be taken for the future. "It just can't go on like this," Newton sums up. "It seems grossly unfair to the boys who have worked so hard trying to get to the state meet." THREE LEADING performers on the Arlington varsity cross country team that is favored to run to victory today (Friday) in the Mid-Suburban League meet are (I, to Rich Saxton, Tom Swanscn, and Rory Cassidy.

Dave Dieters and sopho- more Scott Butler round out the top five on the Cardinal entry that rolled unbeaten in conference duals this season. (Staff Photo) Santa Barbara (Calif.) High School sports an Interior line on defense that averages 313 pounds. The 17-year-old left guard weighs 230 while the 16-year-old right tackle hits 260. The left tackle, a 15-year- old, Is 314 pounds, and then there's 18-year-old Bob Pointer, the right guard. Pointer, who sports a 80-Inch chest, weighs 447 a a Barbara yielded only three first downs In Its first four games.

Palatine Homecoming Pirates Host Falcons Area Products In Spotlight Two Paddock area products had brief moments in the spotlight in the collegiate football world last Saturday. Pat Dunnigan, who earned All-State honors at Forest View, took back a kickoff 39 yards to help Ignite an Iowa scoring charge in a 21-17 loss to Indiana. Ounnigan, a sophomore at Iowa, has been used primarily as a kickoff return specialist, and that 39-yard dash was his longest. He has excellent speed. Bruce Hubbard, who had such a spectacular senior year in 1965 as a pass receiver at Arlington High, pulled down four passes lor 64 yards and Northwcslern's only touchdown In the 50-6 thumping by Rice.

"That fourth quarter performance of Hubbard may result in his seeing action at home for he first time this Saturday," ays Northwestern publicitor Walter Paulison, The Wildcats catch Ohio St-ite this weekend at Dyche Stadium, and both teams had their pride hurt last Saturday. The Buckeyes were blitzed by Purdue, 41-6. Sieve Sogge, quarterback on Southern California's No. 1 ranked Trojans, was a baseball teammate of Arlington's Paul Splitlorff at the Pan- American Gomes In Winnipeg, Canada this past summer. Ten Years Ago This Week Arlington and Downers Grove tied 13-13 with the Cardinal touchdowns on a pass from Tom Grey to Rich Bader and one- yard run by Bob Mors Ralph Wille blocked an extra Mint attempt that preserved the for the Cards Palatine stopped Elmwood Park 20-12 in driving rain with 17 fumbles the game Dick Wisner's 31-yard run with an intercep- ion of a screen pass paced the Pirate triumph.

At Beverly Lanes Bill Jncobson rolled his third 600 vrlos of the In Friday Night action at Beverly. The first xtime over 250 of the yenr was recorded by Schoonbeck. tn the 1'nrkwny League, Bill Shedler rolled a 683-213. Bob jimpert wasn't far behind with a 689-200. Pete Erlkscn hit 200 also and totaled K61 pins.

Bob Slottag added a 688. BUI Johnson a 556, Pearson a M8, Clarence Plcpenbrlnk a Ml-222, and Wally Joorn a 541 to round out the ton scorers. by BOB NORDIN How important is homecoming tradition? At Palatine they think it's highly important and they plan to prove that this weekend. This Saturday afternoon at roughly 2 p.m. at Fremd the Pirate varsity will take the field to defend its honor against Forest View and assembled fans can look for a typical Forest View-Palatine head knocker.

-The two teams have never work from a sp ii position. been known for their love for each other and past games have' THE TWO Falcon tackles W1 At Fremd produced some real fireworks. But the Pirates have achieved an enviable record on home- be Mike McAvoy and Kevin Powers and both are capable linemen. McAvoy missed part Mil V.1J IMlSlb 1 1IUI11V coming weekends and have theuear se ltht an just one decision in the last has returned to form and is ready. Powers is a 12 years.

THE FALCONS on the other hand own a share of the conference lead and could be building their best season mark ever. With just three games left the Falcons of coach Bob Scott have compiled a perfect slate in league play. The visiting Falcons will go after their fifth win of the season with an entirely new lineup and the changes will give Forest View considerable additional speed. strong 195 pounder who has gained most of his experience in the defensive line but he has made the change with no trouble. At the guards are senior Steve Henrick and Ron Tanouye.

Henrick is a 175 pounder who has seen a lot of action already this year and he should be right at home in a starting assignment. Tanouye has also come along as the season has progressed and has been han- PALATINE 135 Andriuno Open Ifift Curr 210 Marcrau 180 Donahue 182 Messier Open 155 Doniiliun 135 Jennings 150 Scholl IBB Bnmbrick TIME: Preliminary noon. PLACE; Halo Hildcb High School. COACHES: Forest View, Arv Herstedt. FOREST VIEW LE Knl.inski 175 McAvoy 185 Tanoiiye 180 Lloyd 185 lira rick 175 Powers Bartlett IK Ernst 180 Cal'glrone 150 Was'ewski 185 Drieichnrf 190 LT Lfi IK; BT HE LH KM FB Ifiimc begins at 12:00 irnmlt Field, Frcmd Bob Scott; Palutinc, Onlv co-caotain 11 a dling his chores roficientl Spenlfe DrSarf will be iS The raan over center his at his usual spot and the 190 pound two way competitor will give solidarity to the new lineup.

Starting this week at the ends will be junior Ted Kubinski and senior Tom Bartlett. Kubinski is six feet tall and carries 175 pounds while Bartlett is a quick and shifty 155 pounds and will urday will be 185 pound senior Paul Lloyd. Lloyd has been a ready backup man to Doug Dahle and has enough experience to be ready to step in. JOINING Dreischarf in the backfield are three boys who have played a lot of ball already this season. Rangy Al will start at quarterback and has good running ability to complement his passing.

i At the halfback posts the Falcons will go with senior Frank Wasilewski and junior John Caltagirone. Both have worked as regulars and' while Caltagirone is quick Wasilewski has more power to give the backfield good balance. And should the visitor's starters be unable to get the job done, they can always fall back on other proven talent. It is to the Falcons' benefit that there is little difference between one unit and the next. The host Pirates of coach Arv Herstedt have fought back from a slim start to the point where any team that takes them lightly may find them selves on the short end of the score.

THE DONAHUE brothers, Phil at quarterback and Pat at guard, have both played some fine football for Herstedt, Phil is just a sophomore but has, shown good ability at the helm. Brother Pat is a senior and is one of the Pirates co- captains. Joining Phil Donahue in the backfield are three small but a a performers. Brian Scholl runs from one halfback spot while Denny Jennings is the other. Alan Bambrick is the biggest man in the backfield at 168 pounds and works from fullback.

Herstedt has two uncertain posts in his line, one at end and one at tackle, but the other spots are manned by experienced personnel. At one end is sophomore standout Chris Andriano and the 135 pound Andriano has done a fine job all year. CO-CAPTAIN Brian Messier will be at one tackle with the other spot open and the guards will be Donahue and Bob Carr. There is no big man in the line but they hit quick and open good holes. The biggest man on the Pirate team will be the man over the ball, Tony Marceau.

Marceau is a 210 pounder who spearheads the straight i-ahead move for Palatine. Wildcat Unit Seeks Rebound Cards Carry Unbeaten Mark in Mid-Suburban by BOB FRISK They were talking about this one even before the season began. It's Arlington vs. Wheeling, the Cardinals vs. the Wildcats, and the action unfolds tonight (Friday).

The gigantic importance of this game for both schools wasn't altered by Wheeling's loss'to Prospect last Saturday. There's still a lot that can happen over the final three weekends in this hectic scramble for Mid-Suburban League honors. ARLINGTON and Forest View share a status, but Wheeling is only one step behind and Prospect is closing fast in 4he stretch. It's a tension-packed race in a league that shows exceptional balance. And the real fireworks start tonight.

There doesn't have to be any title at stake to generate enthusiasm over a meeting of Arlington and Wheeling, but that does add to the over-all excitement at both schools. CAN WHEELING rebound? Will Arlington keep its streak intact of having never' lost a league game over two seasons? ROBIN MELZER At Arlington ARLINGTON 105 Graham 200 Selleck 170 Peale 185 LaLond 205 Miller 200 Tollefson WHEELING Cratn 180 Lewis 175 Whit'gton Sward Pccora BaimiK'tner RE 170 Somers QB Powell King or Melter Bistable 180 Mcncham LH 180 Schmelier BH Westhoii.ve 151 195 Chandler FB Vnskovsky 189 185 or Culberson TIME: Jnyvee preliminary, p.m., Friday. PLACE: Arlington High School. COACHES: Arlington, Bob Walther; Wheeling Bill Daletski. IT APPEARS that Fremd's Greg Hoover is going to find little running room ahead as Pirates Tom Heer (62), Phil Donahue (12) and Kurt Smith close in on him.

But Hoover bulled his way for another Will the 'Cats' Jack Bastable be quarterback against Arlington the difference? Will the Cardi- Iast ta mav return more nals open up a passing game to extensive duty, alternating with explore a defensive secondary unior Ron Km 6- that has proved vulnerable? Melzer, who threw for 335 When these two clubs got to- vards and three 00 in lea ue action as a junior, still has his fingers taped from a lawn mower accident, but he has shown in practice this week that he may be ready to take charge again. KEITH VASKOVSKY (169) and Jerry Westbouse (151) are also probable new starters in the 'Cat backfield with versatile Jack Bastable (180) rounding out the quartet. In Bastable the Wildcats possess the most 'eared one-man gang in the Mid-Suburban. The junior standout does everything and does it well. He's the loop's top ground-gainer (367 yards and a 5.3 average), the leading scorer (56 points), and the total offense leader with 439 total yards.

Although he may not start tonight, Daletski also can call on junior Coe Meyer without hampering the attack. Meyer is the fourth leading ground-gainer in the Mid-Suburban. MATCHED against this formidable Wildcat alignment will be an Arlington entry that has never experienced defeat in league play. The Cardinals are intent on keeping that record intact. Although Waither's outfit has had some, trouble sustaining any offensive drive, it has been quick to capitalize on an opponent's mistake.

The Cardinals sport an offense that is due to break loose, and it's not unlikely.that they'll try to test out the Wheeling deep backs with a passing game. Todd Somers connected six tunes for 89 yards against Elk Grove, and he has a capable new receiver in Bob Graham, a 6-1, 165-pounder senior, who pulled down a trio of passes against the Grenadiers. THE PASSING of Somers and the running of Denny Meacham, and Tom Chandler, if he's ready to go full-blast after suffering an injury last Saturday, offer the major threats to the Wheeling defense. The significance of this battle tonight is obvious. Wheeling must win to keep its title hopes alive.

Arlington could lose and still be in the chase for the crown, but the Cards don't want to accept that alternative. They were talking about this one even before the season began. And now it's here. At Rolling Meadows In the Rolling Meadows Ladies Classic League, Booby's Restaurant took four points from Kole Realty and moved from last place into a tie for third. Kole Realty Is now tied for second, three games away from league-leading Doyle Pro Shop.

Jan Andrick rolled 109 pins over average in completing an outstanding 265 game. Mary Lou Kolb added her second 800 series in as many weeks as well. At Elk Grove Bowl Arlene Buckingham of the Elk Grove Ladles Major League rolled a 537 series that included a 231 game. Other top awards go to Belle Mazola for a 537-206, Marge Rose- winkle for a 535, Carol Gerich for a 527-222, and Arlene Huey lor a 205 game. gether last fall, there was some fierce line play and solid hitting as Arlington pulled out a 7-0 thriller.

Another rugged confrontation, some excellent football, is anticipated tonight. "Arlington has some good backs and a lot of speed," offers Wheeling coach Bill Daletski. "They're an opportunist ball club, and we have to play flawless football if we intend to beat them." "We're i a fine game," says Arlington's Bob Walther, "and know what has to be done. It's a big one for both schools, and it should be a spirited game." DALETSKI indicated Wednesday that there would be some lineup changes as the Wildcats strive to bounce back from that 21-13 loss to Robin Melzer, who worked at 20 yards on this play to set up the Vikings' 6-0 victory over the Pirates. (Staff Photo by Bob Strawn).

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