Green Bay Press-Gazette from Green Bay, Wisconsin • Page 20

Zip. a a a Friday, August 28, 1987 Green Bay Press-Gazette C-1 Packers with job and family commitments." Quarterback Chuck Fusina says he considered quitting football after his three-interception performance last Saturday against Washington. Fusina sought solace and advice from family members and coaches last weekend. Depressed and disappointed, Fusina re-examined his priorities and decided playing football was what he wanted to do. "I was pondering my future more than anything because I was really down at that point," Fusina said.

"It was just a human reaction and 1 I'm not ashamed of it. I did something my emotions were telling me to do. It wasn't a thoughtout process." Fusina played so well against Denver the previous week that the Packers decided not to sign free agent Ron Jaworski. Coach Forrest Gregg repeatedly praised Fusina throughout training camp. "Everything was going well for me," said Fusina.

"Then to have something like that happen was depressing. I've had poor games be- Mandeville offer and began to think like a safety. "I'm having a great time right now," he said. "Tight end's a lot of work. Every play.

DB's a lot of fun." Mandeville had some fun at the Redskins' expense. With the Packers hopelessly out of the game, Washington kept running the ball in the second half. A light went on in Mandeville's mind: the Redskins weren't going to try any trick plays with such a Molitor and some were happy. "They say you see something stranger every day and this was strange. For a minute I thought I got traded back to Cleveland in the middle of an at-bat," said Manning, whose career began with the Indians.

Molitor had little time to celebrate Wednesday night since the Brewers had to play again Thursday afternoon. "I was very emotionally drained when I got home. I did lot of tossing and turning before I went to sleep. There was a lot of mental replay," he said. Molitor struck out, grounded into a double play, bounced to short and then in his final at-bat in the eighth, reached on an error when Cleveland first baseman Pat Tabler bobbled a throw from third baseman Brook Jacoby.

Death notices funerals George (Buck) Allcox George (Buck) Allcox, 54, 621 N. Michigan De Pere, died Thursday morning at his home. The son of Ann (Van Dyck) Allcox and the late Peter Allcox was born Feb. 12, 1933 in De Pere and was a lifelong De Pere resident. He served in the Korean Conflict.

George and the former Susan Verheyen were married June 1, 1957 at St. Mary Church, De Pere. He had been employed at Fort Howard Paper Co. for 32 years. Mr.

Allcox was a member of St. Mary Church and the Fort Howard Quarter Century Club. Survivors include his wife, Susan; children, Mary and David West Allis; William and Tammie Gorny, Toledo, Ohio; Anne A Allcox, Allcox, De Pere; Robert Allcox and Richard Allcox, both of UWStout; Beth Allcox, UW. Whitewater; his mother, Ann Allcox, De Pere; four sisters, Mary Ann Derouin, Menasha; Helen Allcox, De Pere; Florence Hannon, fore, but never quite had one hit me like that." Gregg indicated that Randy Wright and Don Majkowski probably will each play a half against Cincinnati. Fusina and another veteran, David Woodley, aren't scheduled to play.

Asked if he still thought the No. 2 spot was open, Fusina replied, "I hope so, but you'd ask them. I can't worry about that anymore. e. I'm pretty sure I can play.

If they need me I'm here." The Packers returned to Green Bay by bus today and will practice tonight in Lambeau Field. When Gregg arrived in Oconomowoc Saturday night, he was livid following the 33-0 pasting from the Redskins. But a week's worth of practices in virtual seclusion on the polo fields at the Olympia Resort here left Gregg a much happier man. "I (feel better)," Gregg said after, practice Thursday. "We've a good week of practice.

I think we'll play well." The Packers ran the two-minute drill and short-yardage plays Thursday. Wright completed two long touchdown passes to wide receiver Frankie Neal, while running back Kenneth Davis ran 15 yards big lead; as long as he continued making his initial reads, why not gamble a bit and come up hard against the running Two of Mandeville's six tackles were on halfback Timmy Smith. Each time he roared up from the secondary and jarred Smith behind the line of scrimmage. "I was just flying up there trying to hit people," Mandeville said. When camp started Mandeville was just another name in a secondthat had 21 different faces.

ary Nine of them are gone, but three acquisitions at cornerback this "It was one of those nights when he had a good enough fastball. I couldn't keep up with him and what he was trying to do," Molitor said after Farrell had moved the ball from corner to corner while pitching nine shutout innings. "He kept me confused." When Molitor he went out to run in the outfield before Thursday's game, he was greeted with another standing ovation. If he can get enough plate appearances, he still has a shot at the American League batting crown. He is batting .367.

But the streak is something that will follow Molitor the remainder of his career and he's glad. "I'm not sure if it's set in to the degree it will," he said of his place in baseball history. "It's hard to imagine going six weeks without an 0-for. I'm sure as time goes by, I'll appreciate it more." De Pere; Charlotte Verheyen, Phoenix; one brother, Tom Allcox, Neenah. He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may call at the Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster De Pere, from 4 to 9 p.m. today. Prayer service 8 p.m. this evening.

Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, De Pere, with Fr. Frank Schrage officiating. Entombment in Allouez Mausoleum.

Roy J. Hujet Roy J. Hujet, 57, 7185 Hwy. 47 South, Lake Tomahawk, Wis. 54539, died August 26, 1987 at a Marshfield Hospital.

He was born April 3, 1930 in Green Bay to Alex Hujet and Tilly Scheuren. Mr. Hujet has lived in Lake Tomahawk for the past nine years, prior to that he lived in Krakow for five years and Howard for 22 years. He served with the U.S. Navy receiving Honorable Dis- charge.

On Aug. 11, 1951 he married Patricia Ellis at St. John the Baptist Church. Mr. Hujet owned and operated the Tamarack Tap in Mc Naughton.

He was a member of the American Legion, Lions Club of Lake Tomahawk, and the Lakeland Tavern League. Survivors include his wife, Pat, Lake Tomahawk; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Jerry and Cathy Hujet, Green Bay; Richard and Marge Hujet, Suring; Denis Hujet, Green Bay; and Steve and Dorothy Hujet, Green Bay; nine grandchildren; one brother, Alex Hujet, Green Bay; and two sisters, Gaynell Manlick, Manitowoc; and Sally Ward, Largo, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Joseph; one daughter, Jill Marie; and one sister, Kathleen Parks. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfotenhauer Funeral Home, 1145 Cardinal Village of Howard, Green Bay.

Fu- Riviera University Lanes Lanes on a shotgun draw for another score. Al Del Greco made good on field goals of 43 and 45 yards, capping what Gregg said was the team's sharpest offensive practice of the summer. "I think the players have had time to think about what the game is all about and what it takes to be good in this business," said Gregg. "They don't really know right now. "They do know one thing: If you perform poorly you're going to hear about it.

They'll hear about it from me and from you and from all the fans, and that's the way it should be. You're getting paid to do a job." Several times Gregg greeted good plays with words of praise. So did some of his assistants. "You can't stay angry all the time," said Gregg. "When they do something well you like to tell them that they did it well.

They need a little confidence themselves in what they're doing." Players wishing to return to Oconomowoc immediately following the game may do so by bus. Those that don't are expected to report at Olympia by mid-afternoon Sunday. Unlike this week, players will be allowed to have cars in Oconomowoc. However, Gregg said they week increased to 15 the number of players seeking either seven or eight jobs. Six safeties remain in competition, including veterans Ken Stills, Mark Murphy, Tiger Greene and David Greenwood, and free agents Matt Grimes and Mandeville.

Greenwood injured a groin the first day of practice and still isn't ready. "I feel good with how I've played so far, but I've still got an uphill climb," said Mandeville. "The final cut is in a week and a half and there's a lot more pressure now. "Starting out you see so many shouldn't to have much shouldn't expect to have much time to drive them. "It will be the same thing," he said.

"Unless they go out and drive around the parking lot, they're not going to have a lot of Neal wasn't the only receiver who sparkled Thursday. Because only two tight ends are healthy, tackle Alan Veingrad worked as the third tight end on short yardage. Veingrad made a fine catch and run for a 30-yard score, then made a diving grab of a low pass in the flat. In fact, Veingrad looked so adept that it's possible the Packers might consider keeping only two tight ends instead of three. "I'm no speed burner, but I feel I have fair quickness," said Veingrad, a 6-foot-5, 280-pounder.

"The more hats you wear, the better it is. I know it's competitive in my situation." Tight end Ed West (broken hand) is the only starter who won't play against the Bengals. Two players who entered camp as starters, inside linebacker Brian Noble (foot) and strong safety Tiger Greene (hamstring), practiced most of the week and are expected to play as backups. veterans, it's like, 'Ah, gee, no That can be kind of depressing. But I have no doubt I can play here, and I really want to make this team." The question the Packers must ask about Mandeville is whether he has enough speed to cover.

In fact, that was the question Braatz found himself asking secondary coach Dick Jauron not long ago. "Dick, thinks he plays it well enough," Braatz said. "He's just a little reluctant because he's a rookie and has just been a safety a short time." Hansen wins WIR crown Press-Gazette Mike Reichenberger, Oshkosh. KAUKAUNA Scott Hansen of Green Bay clinched his third consecutive late model Fox River Racing Club championship by winning the final Thursday night 25- lap late model feature race at Wisconsin International Raceway. He took the lead from Steve Arndt of Neuville on the ninth lap, and was pressured by second-place Doug Herbst of Wausau the rest of the way.

This was Hansen's fourth feature win of the year. In the Sportsman's division, Duke Truttman of Green Bay won the 20-lap feature, his second this year. Results Late model 25-lap late model feature: 1, Scott Hansen, Green Bay, 2, Doug Herbst, Wausau; 3, Dennis Lampman, Oak Creek; 4, Rich Bickle Edgerton; 5, Steve Arndt, Neuville. 15-lap semifesture: 1, Brady Bennett, Oshkosh; 2, OPEN 10 am-Closing BOWLING August 31 August 3- FORMING NEW FALL LEAGUES FOR 1987-88 SEASON Sign Up NOW No Bowling Price Fall League Openings MEN -Wed. 6:30 p.m.

WOMEN or MEN 8:45 p.m. Tues. -Wed. 11:00 p.m. Night Owl League New shorter season 30 WEEKS 3 or more per team.

COUPLES Wednesday 8:45 p.m. E.O.W. Friday 9:00 p.m. Mixed Singles E.O.W. Fri 6:45 p.m.

and 9:00 p.m. E.O.W. Sunday 4:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. E.O.W.

DAYTIME 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Free coffee and babysitting JUNIORS Thursday 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. JUNIOR-ADULT LEAGUE Sunday 4:30 p.m. E.O.W.

Ask About Our Group Bowling Rates CALL 468-1815 Rooms available for: Banquets, Bowling Parties, Tournaments, Showers, Weddings, and Craft Sales. Esiason getting comfy with Wyche By Mike Dodd Gannett News Service WILMINGTON, Ohio Boomer Esiason is trying not to repeat two aspects of the 1986 season: the early interceptions and the late disappointment of missing the playoffs. And the temper flare-ups if he gets yanked from a game by coach Sam Wyche? Well, maybe. Esiason, vintage 1987, has stepped comfortably into a leadership role with the club without stifling the refreshing and candid personality many fans have come to appreciate. "The thing that's motivating me the most is the feeling at the end of that Patriots-Dolphins' Boomer Esiason game (that eliminated the Ben- Aiming for the playoffs gals from the playoffs) I'm not doing that again this year.

Esiason is working to see the I'm tired of it," he said. circumstances don't arise again. To that end, Esiason is work- He's out to cut down his intering hard on his own game. And ceptions and his tendency to on making sure he and the head throw high. coach understand each other.

He threw seven interceptions "It's going great. He's the in the first four games last year head coach, I'm the quarter- (four of them against Chicago). back," Esiason said of his rela- "That was really bothering me tionship with Wyche. more than anything else," he "He is just making sure I'm so said. "I just hate throwing prepared.

And he's not doing it interceptions. in a Vince Lombardi atmo- "I'd like to keep them under sphere. He's doing it subtly." 15, or around 10. That's a realisThe two run sprints together tic goal. I'd like to go 250 passes at the end of each practice.

without an interception." "It's like he's saying, 'Look Part of the emphasis this man, I'm on your side, we can't camp is accuracy. "I've been trying to the be I don't want to be high balls down," he said. "the his enemy, I want to be consid- only passes I threw ered coachable," he said. high in Tampa were the ones I threw So what'll happen if Wyche away. "The biggest problem pulls him? pass I had all last year was the "He is not going to pull me," 16-yard hook.

I was just trying Esiason said. "I'm not going to to get it there so fast, the ball give him reason to pull me. would end up going about 35 "I might have a bad game yards, and over the receivers here and there, but I'm not go- head. I hit two of those hooks in ing to lose my concentration in Tampa and they were right on any one of those games." the money." 6-lap dash: 1, Bickle; 2, Herbst. 10-lap heat winners: heat Bennett; second heat Joel Laufer, Hartford; third heat Dennis Lampman.

Fast time: 19.631 seconds Smith, Appleton. Sportsman 20-lap feature: 1, Truttman, Green Bay; 2, Tom Speirowski, Appleton; 3, Cliff Ebben, Appleton; 4, Rod Wheeler, Appleton; 5, Mark VandenBoogard, Little Chute. 15-lap A semiteature: 1, Wheeler; Dan Ashauer, Appleton. 15-lap semifeature: 1, Dennis Monday, Appleton; 2, Rick Somers, Stevens Point. 6-lap dash: 1, Rick Spoo, Neenah.

10-lap heat winners: first heat nilonday second heat Steve Geise, Appleton; Jack Hardy, Appleton; fourth heat Truttman. Fast time 15.257 seconds, Steve Smits, De Pere. Mini stocks 12-lap feature: 1, Roger Regeth, Kimberly; 2, Roger Regeth Appleton. Fast time Roger Regeth, 16.005. Mini champs 12-lap feature: Bill Dahl, Freedom; 2, Larry Cucksdort, Appleton.

10-lap heat winners: first heat Ken Zelton, second heat Cucksdort. Fast time 16.300 seconds Dahl. Figure Eights: first heat Mike St. Ciere, Appleton; second heat Randy Krueger, Appleton. neral 11 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Penzenstadler officiating. Burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. August (Gus) Spreutels August (Gus) Spreutels, 83, 514 Fred died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at home.

August (Gus) Spreutels Son of the late Isaac and Rose Spreutels was born in Green Bay on April 29, 1904. He married the former Edna Phillips on Oct. 5, 1933. She preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 1979.

He married the former Mildred (Dresang) Zellmer on June 16, 1980. Mr. Spreutels was employed by Appleton Wire Works as a Wire Weaver for 40 years, retiring in 1966. Since 1966 Mr. Spreutels has been a resident of Green Bay.

He enjoyed taking care of his lawn, home and garden. He had been an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his yearly trips to Florida. Mr. Spreutels was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church and Teamsters Union.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, David and Mary Dresang, Appleton; five stepgrandchildren; nine step-greatgrandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilbur and Helene Spreutels, and Bernard and Marie Spreutels, all of Newport Richey, James and Lyla Spreutels, Green Bay; six sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edith Spreutels, Highbridge; Lillian Spreutels, Green Bay; Mrs. Gladys Thyes, Mrs. Doris De Namur, and Mrs. Frances (Barbara) Lee, all of Green Bay; and Mrs.

Margaret Bai, Little Chute; nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Clarence, and Joe Spreutels; and one sister, Agnes Murray. Friends may call at Malcore Funeral Home, University Ave. at Baird from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Parish wake 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at SS. Peter and Paul Church with the Rev.

Earl Schuh officiating. Burial in Allouez. Catholic Cemeterv. Bobby Wadkins takes lead AKRON, Ohio (AP) Bobby Wadkins had a fine old time in the opening round of the $800,000 World Series of Golf, and not just because he shot a six-under-par 64 that gave him a three-shot lead. His playing partner was his brother, Lanny Wadkins, whose was born earlier this week in Dallas.

"Lanny and I were walking along, talking about the new baby, having a good time," Bobby Wadkins said. "Lanny didn't play very well (he shot a 76), but that's what you expect from a new daddy." Harold H. Tank Harold H. Tank, 72, 1577 Boland died Thursday morning at a local hospital. He was born May 24, 1915 in the Town of Hartland to the late Emil and Emma (Heisler) Tank.

He served with the U. S. Army during World War II. On March 19, 1934, he married Beatrice Kvaley. He was employed by Schneider Transport for 30 years until his retirement in 1977.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; one daughter and son-inlaw, Marilee and Edwin B. Kazik, Sobieski; one brother, Clarence, Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Esther) Polzin, Bradenton, and Mrs. Clarence (Delores) Stuewer, Bonduel; two granddaughters, Karie and Stacey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, John.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Ave. at Ridge Rd. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Sat.

at the Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Tweeten officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Angelica. Bernard (Ben) Van Gruensven Bernard (Ben) Van Gruensven, 79, 656 Grant De Pere, died this morning at home. He was Bernard (Ben) Van Gruensven born Oct.

10, 1907 in De Pere to the late Antone and Mary (Menne) Van Gruensven. He married Martha Schadrie on June 20, 1927 at St. Boniface Church. She preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 1982.

Mr. Van Gruensven had been Custodian at St. Boniface Church for 25 years, then at Paper Converting for eight years, retiring in 1975. Later he worked at the De Pere Post Office for several years. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Janet Van Gruensven, De Pere; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marlene Hock, De Pere; Patricia and John Kolstad, De Pere; and Sharon and Sam Neeley, Ashwaubenon; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sis- While Lanny Wadkins' thoughts may have been back in Dallas with wife, Penny, and the baby, Bobby's thoughts were ever more farther away.

"With all the foreign players here, I was trying to pretend that this was a foreign tournament like I was in Akron, Japan or something like that," he said. He had good reason to think of foreign shores. He is yet to win in 13 seasons on the American PGA Tour, but he has won tournaments abroad. He won the European Open and twice has won the Dunlop Phoenix in Japan. ter, Helen Solomon, Milwaukee.

He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Joseph; four sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th De Pere, after 4 p.m. Sunday. Prayer service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Church, De Pere, with the Rev. Charles Brooks officiating.

Entombment in Allouez. Mausoleum. Funerals Mrs. Lloyd (Gladys) Rolley At Malcore Funeral Home from 2 to 9 p.m. today, and Mrs.Lloyd (Gladys) Rolley prior to the funeral on Saturday.

Parish wake servcie 8 p.m. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at SS. Peter and Paul Church with the Rev. Earl Schuh officiating.

Burial in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Robert A. Franken At Ryan Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Third Degree Knights of Columbus service 7 p.m.

Funeral 10:30 Saturday morning at Resurrection Parish, Rev. Paul De Muth officiating. Burial in Allouez Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established to the Arthritis Association. Vernon Highdale Visitation and funeral times have been changed: At Malcore Funeral Home after 6 p.m.

Saturday. Funeral 8 p.m. Saturday, funeral home, the Rev. John Voss. Burial in Menominee, Mich.

Mrs. Frederick N. (Virginia) Trowbridge A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.

Schauer and Schumacher is in charge of arrangements. Richard J. Van Laanen Sr. At Lyndahl Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.

Wake service 8 p.m. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church with the Rev. Jim Hablewitz officiating. Entombment in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum..