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THIRD THE PANTAGRAPH, Saturday, July 28, 1990 B3 Can Moeller fill Bo's shoes? From B2 1 a.m. F. Roaika, C. Pltztr, f. Wllllamton, J.

Campbell. 11:46 a.m. D. Rm1, Lagg, tpon. M.

Kannady. 11:54 a.m. Campball, E. McManua, K. Camp, J.

Vlolano. 12:02 p.m. H. Welrman, H. Pilch, A.

Harman, D. Williami. 12:10 p.m. Prlnea, Irion, M. Millar, 0.

Mmtar. p.m. C. William, C. Burpaa, C.

Calhoun, R. Muanlnghofl. 12:26 p.m. E. Dunn, D.

Undholm, Robarta, H. Qronlund. 12.34 p.m. F. Robarta, H.

Wood, A. LochanvlU, H. Millar, 12:42 p.m. E. Zurkhammar, Callant, Q.

Arnold, E. BieHakit. 12:50 p.m. Hannar, R. Hud, Handaraon, J.

Ewan. 12:56 p.m. R. Waal, B. Waldmlar, D.

Tamplaton, J. Stuckay. 1:06 p.m. R. Sllvara, H.

Hall, J. Mat, W. Gordon. 1:14 p.m. R.

Dola, W. Cumptton, R. Daw, P. Shannabargar. 1:22 p.m.

T. Qumbra, 0. Swankind, T. Marrin, N. Butchar.

1:30 p.m. J. Bahnka. R. Crumbaugh.

1:3 p.m. Bob Wabar, R. Kagal, B. Han, B. Wabar, 6:20 I.m.

Torn Harris, Jeff HotU, Mlka Garrett. 6:40 a.m. Larry Schultz, Tim Durham, Jim Carlson. 6:00 a.m. Kavln Kempin, Mlka Edwards, Tom French.

9:20 a.m. Kenney Way, Jack Flke, Jeff McDowell. 9:40 a.m. Stava Orrlck, Aaron Egbert, John Rodman. 10:00 a.m.

Mlka Laltnar, Slave Wesierdahl, Chris Riddle. 10:20 a.m. Bob Anderson, Daral DeLong. Scon Shorer. 10:40 a.m.

Marc Tuccl, Byron Tuccl, John Coughlan. 11:00 a.m. Gary Ouffy, Harold Green, Mike Peterson. 11:20 a.m. John Handy, Davt Handy, Dave Leverton.

11:40 a.m. Kim Tryon, Dave Tuggle, Al Stevens. 12:00 p.m. Tim Lane, Larry Weaver, Ron Davla. 12:20 p.m.

Todd Cerny, Jerry Stocks, Jerry Bogge. 12:40 p.m. Dan Danner, Nathan Dan-ner, Mile Donnelly. 1:00 p.m. Jeff Harmon, Toby Harmon, Jason Marlett.

1:20 p.m. Keith Dice, Ron Carlisle, Mary Carlisle. 1:40 p.m. Bob Bedwell, Don Hoobler, Dave Dalbey. 2:00 p.m.

Mark Baler, Brad Hoora, Jerry Jone. 2:20 p.m. Lorl Irwin, Peggy Burton, Donna O'Crowty. 2:40 p.m. Gary Duffy, Harold Green, Mike Peteraoa head man at Michigan.

Perhaps only Earle Bruce, who replaced Woody Hayes at Ohio State, and Ray Perkins, who succeeded Bear Bryant at Alabama, can fully appreciate the task confronting Moeller. Schembechler retired after last season as the fifth winningest coach in NCAA Division I-A history with 234 victories. Bryant (323) and Hayes (238) rank first and fourth, respectively. "It's hard, partially because everyone will constantly say, 'What would Bo have Moeller said. "It's a natural thing to do.

But I have to have Gary Moeller's program. I'm very excited about it, but at the same time very nervous." Moeller said being "familiar with the Michigan program" has made stepping into the top spot a bit easier. Still, he knows what is expected of the head coach at a school with a 703-233-33 all-time record. "I'm not dodging the fact people expect us to win," Moeller said. "The players and coaches expect us to win.

"I'm going to try to outdo Bo, because that's the competitive way and that's the American way. The only thing I can do is try to improve on his record. That's one of the goals I've set for myself." Moeller will be helped by the return of 16 starters from a team that won its second straight Big Ten title last season. It is a stark contrast to his arrival at Illinois in 1977, when he took over a team that was 5-6 in 1976 and 29-36-1 in six seasons under Blackman. The Illini struggled to a 6-24-3 record in three years under Moeller, who was fired after the 1979 season.

He returned to his job as a Michigan assistant in 1980 and has been in Ann Arbor ever since. "The thing I feel Bo did most for Michigan and for college football was the integrity and honesty with which he ran the program," Moeller said. "That is in the front of my mind and I know it is with the Michigan people. At the same time, I'm not going to dodge that winning thing. We expect to win." Will he? The reviews were somewhat mixed among other Big Ten coaches.

Most tabbed Michigan the favorite despite the change from Bo to "Mo." But one, Iowa coach Hayden Fry, was not so sure. "Like Dizzy Dean said, 'If you've By RANDY KINDRED Pantagraph staff CHICAGO Gary Moeller stood at the microphone and addressed media from throughout the Big Ten Conference. It is what the league expects of its head football coaches during the Big Ten Kickoff festivities. Moeller was familiar with the routine, having been head coach at the University of Illinois in the late 1970s. Still, he called himself "a rookie" Gary Moeller as he stepped to the podium at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Thursday.

Truth is, Moeller has never been in a position quite like this. It is one thing to replace Bob Black-man, Moeller's predecessor at Illinois. It is another to replace a legend. After 20 years of walking in Bo Schembechler's footsteps as an assistant coach, Moeller now must try to fill Schembechler's shoes as the Move to By RANDY KINDRED Pantagraph staff CHICAGO Joe Paterno is 63 going on 10. Make that Ten, as in Big Ten.

Paterno, the legendary Penn State University football coach, has adjusted his timetable for retirement because of the recent addition of Penn State to the Big Ten Conference. What was going to be a "year by year" assessment of his status has been sup Joe Paterno planted by a new-found exuberance he said will keep him on the sidelines until at least age 70. "Once we got into the Big Ten I got very excited about playing in a conference," said Paterno, who begins his 25th year as Penn State coach with 220 victories, sixth on the NCAA Division I-A all-time list ml Pontlac Junior Open Boya agaa 12-17 playad at tha Pontlac Elka. All oihara playad at Wolf Craak at Cayuga. TOP THREE FINISHERS BOYS Aga 16-17 16 holaa par 72 Joal Radtka (Pontiac) 74-74-148 Stava McCoy (Ponliac) 73-79-152 Andy McCaba (Paorlaf 76-60-156 Aga 14-15 11 holaa par 72 Mlka Cuahlng (Pontlac) 60-76-156 Dan Hogan (Paorla) 76-64-162 Jaka Goldttaln (Champaign) Aga 12-13 16 holaa par 72 DA Polnta (Pakln) BO-ai-iet' Stava Orrlck 63-69-172 Gordon Black (Paorla) 02-64-176 Aga 10-11 Nina holaa par 36 Wada Radtka 41-41-82 Brian Tannar (Pakln)' 40-42-82 Draa Jarvlll (Pakin) Aga a Nina holaa par 36 Tom Patartan 65-62127 Matt Aupparla (Forraat) Kavln Caiay (Pontlac) 65-74-139 Aga 6-7 Four holaa (150 yarda) par 16 Kyla Hllgandort (Pontiac)' 24-23-47 Duaim Zavada (Straator) 29-23-52 Michaal Haath (Dwiiht) 30-30-60 Aga 3-6 Four holaa (90 yarda) par 16 Ryan Gumbal (Seymour)' 19-1635 Man Roblnaon (Straator) 17-20-37 Zachary Raaaar (Crienoa) 43-37-80 GIRLS Aga 16-17 16 holaa par 72 Julia Orrison (Lawn) 67-84-171 Kathy Davla (Glanviaw) 88-88-178 Mnhalla Marthani (Molina) 92-96-188 Aga 14-16 16 holaa par 72 KrUten Oampaey (Pontiac) Michalla Myara (Pontiac) 122-155-277 Aga 12-13 18 holaa par 72 Jill Cantonl (Straator) 95-110-205 Katia Ounkalbargar (Pakin).

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done it it ain't but you have to do it," Fry said. "I have high regard and respect for Gary Moeller, but Bo Schembechler was a very unique coach and a very unique motivator. "Gary has the tradition, the coaching staff and the things that I think will assist him, but he still has to do it Frankly, I think Gary can do it, but I don't know If he can do it the first year." Illinois coach John Mackovic, whose team is expected to challenge Michigan, was more optimistic about Moeller's chances of success. "I think Gary Moeller Is a terrific coach and he does have some head coaching experience, which will be to his advantage," Mackovic said. "He also is very familiar with the Michigan program and the players are very familiar with him.

"I think it (the transition) will be a little smoother than it would be at a lot of institutions." Indiana coach Bill Mallory, who has had three sons play at Michigan, agreed. "The transition from Bo to Mo will be smooth," he said. Mo more than anyone hopes he's right. Paterno graphical error, though I'm sure Marty Drabczak will appreciate his mother's name being mentioned." Michigan State coach George Perles on the Importance of avoiding injuries: "When I go play golf and I miss a putt, I don't care. I don't want to use up any luck on that golf course.

I want to save it all for football." All-American tailback Anthony Thompson has moved on to the' National Football League, but Indiana still has a Thompson in the backfield. Junior Ernie Thompson, Anthony's brother, will see action at fullback. "He's a talent and an impact player," Coach Bill Mallory said. Wisconsin first-year coach Barry Alvarez on junior quarterback Tony Lowery, who sat out last season for the 2-9 Badgers: "A year ago he was outside the stadium selling T-shirts. He wasn't doing a very good business." Alvarez on junior kicker Rich Thompson: "He had ulcers last year.

I don't know if that's a very good sign for a kicker." briefs Soccer team nears playoffs The Bloomington-Normal Soccer Club men's squad plays host to the Peoria Kickers Sunday in the final regular-season match for both Central Illinois Soccer League teams. The league playoffs begin Tuesday. Bloomington-Normal, 6-4-2 and in fourth place in the CISL, meets Peoria at 1 p.m. on the One Normal Plaza Field. Cardinal baseball trip Aug.

4 The Normal Parks and Recreation Department still has openings for its trip to see the Cardinals play the New York Mets in St. Louis Aug. 4. The trip includes chartered bus transportation and a reserved seat at the 2:15 p.m. game.

Cost is $20 per person. Departure time is 9:30 a.m. from the Normal City Hall parking lot. Registration may be done at the Normal City Hall Annex, 611 S. Linden between 8:30 a.m.

and 5 p.m. For further information, contact the Normal Parks and Recreation Department State of Illinois Women's club AT BLOOMINOTON COUNTRY CLUB The club championship waa held yesterday. Winnere ware: 16-hola group Medalist Connie Indorf. Championship (light -Indort. First flight Ui Fro-alien.

Second flight Sally Rehtmeyer. 9-hole group Medalist -Sua Ellen Concklln. Championship flight Mary Coltey. First flight Meiba Tinervtn. AT IRONWOOO COUNTRY CLUB Interclub 9-Hole Beat Position Highland Park won with an 60.

Team membere were Jan Kolbe, Irene Stuckey, Else Laasch, Madelyne Gelsthorpe, Janice Ahlara. Virginia Guttschow, Elizabeth Aikin, and Marj Dickerson. Hole in one AT MAHOMET Lake of the Woods Lynn Behrand, No. 10 Gloucester Circle. Bioomlngton.

carded an ace on tha par-3, 165-yard 14th hole. He used a 4-iron on tha drive, which was witnessed by hit wife, Brenda Behrend. BASEBALL American League CALIFORNIA ANGELS Recalled Devon White, outfielder, from Edmonton of the Pacilic Coast League. Optioned Scott Bailee, pitcher, to Edmonton. Named Tony Siegle to the baseball operations staff.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS Placed Luis Aquino, pitcher, on the 21 -day disabled Rat. Purchased tha contract of Luis Encamacion from Omaha of the American Association. MINNESOTA TWINS-Traded John Candelaria, pitcher, to the Toronto Blue Jays tor Nelson Urlano, second baseman, and Pedro Munoz, outfielder. NEW YORK YANKEES Placed Don Mattingly, first baseman, on the 21-day disabled list. Recalled Brian Dorsstt, catcher, from Columbus of the International League.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS Activated Car-nay Lanstord, third baseman, from tha 15-day disabled list. Optioned Scott Hemond, third baseman, to Tacoma of tha Pacific Coast League. National League HOUSTON ASTROS-Placed Javier Ortiz, outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled Mark Davidson, outfielder, from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League. Reinstated Rafael Ramirez, infielder, from tha 15-day disabled list.

Waived Alex Trevlno, catcher, for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. Eastern League READING Released Warren Magaa, pitcher. Added Toby Borland, pitcher, from Clearwater of tha Florida Stale League. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association PHILADELPHIA 76ERS-Released David Biackwell and Anthony Pullard, forward-centers; Luke Jackson, forward; and Troy Truvilllon, guard. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS-Signad Oliver Harnett, defensive tackle.

Waived Alex HI-gdon and Joe Meenon, tight ends; Victor Floyd, running back; John Norwood, safety; and Paul Singer, quarterback. BUFFALO BILLS-Signed Jamaa Will-Hams, cornerback. DALLAS COWBOYS-Obtalned Lorenzo Hampton, running back, from the Denver Broncos for a conditional middle-to-late round draft pick. year, accusing basketball officials of offering cars and money to high school basketball star Deon Thomas. University officials refuse to make public the school's response to those charges, saying the state's Freedom of Information Act exempts internal documents.

The school goes before the NCAA's infractions committee on Aug. 12. News-Gazette Editor John Foreman said he will decide this weekend whether to appeal the decision. Rod Bicknell of Normal had the fast lap and won the trophy dash in street stocks. Virgil Billy, Curt Piercy and Steve Hilliard of Champaign won heats.

excites sidered was at Big Ten member Michigan. "Don Canham (ex-Michigan athletic director) talked to me in Pittsburgh after the 1968 season and wanted me to come out and talk to them," Paterno said. "I very seriously thought about it I don't know how close I came, but I thought about it." Michigan wound up hiring a guy named Bo Schembechler, who retired last year with 234 victories, fifth on the all-time I-A list Notes and quotes Illinois coach John Mackovic on senior All-American nose tackle Moe Gardner: "He's a relentless player. I think he's the best player at his position, and perhaps the best player at any position, in college football this year." Minnesota coach John Gut-ekunst on the fact "Mary" Drab-czak is listed as the Gophers' starting left guard in the Big Ten media guide: "No wonder we struggle every year. I think that might be a typo Tonight will be his final football game, a fact he isn't lamenting.

"Football it wasn't my choice of playing," said the 5-foot-10, 165-pound Ephron, who was asked to try out by "So I just went out I didn't know I would be this good in it." O'Boyle said Ephron had the grade point average and class rank to go to college, but an ACT score of 16 was two points shy of the minimum which college recruiters want So he is delaying a possible college track career for two years by enlisting in the Army. "I might try out for the Army track team while I'm there," said Ephron, who hopes to eventually study business. Ephron is the fourth oldest of Dorothy Ephron's 10 athletic children. The Ephron family moved to Greenville from Leland, when he was in seventh grade. If Drake Ephron could have moved to a different era as well, perhaps people would know his name.

The Shrine Temples in the Track star seeks football spotlight Judge's ruling Illinois doesn't have to release response Big Ten "I'm kind of like our women's basketball coach was when she heard the news (of joining the Big Ten). She said it's like getting a new job without having to move. That's how I feel." Paterno and Penn State athletic director Jim Tarman were at the Big Ten Kickoff festivities Thursday and yesterday, even though the Nittany Lions are not expected to begin Big Ten play until 1995. Paterno said Penn State will schedule as many Big Ten opponents as possible by the 1993 season in hopes of starting league play before 1995. "I can't wait to get started," said Paterno.

"I just hope we can bring something to the league and I hope to get an opportunity to coach in the Rose Bowl. I would love to coach in the Rose Bowl." Paterno was a Penn State assistant for 16 years under Rip Engle before taking over in 1966. He has led the Nittany Lions to a 220-57-3 record and two national championships. Ironically, Paterno said the only other collegiate Job he ever con When asked about all those losses to Graves, Ephron said, "I'm not bitter. It was a challenge to go against him because in our conference and area there was no one else to push me." The speed which helped Ephron produce school record times of 10.7 in the 100 and 21.8 in the 200 paid off in football.

He rushed for 2,423 yards his last three years on the varsity (he played two games at safety as a freshman). Last season, he averaged 8.5 yards per carry on the way to 756 yards for the 9-2 Comets, who used a wishbone offense to reach the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Teams keyed on Ephron, which allowed his quarterback and fullback to each gain over 1,000 yards. Ephron, who averaged 19.8 yards returning kicks last season, had a 98-yard touchdown run from scrimmage among four touchdowns against Nashville his sophomore year. All Seats Tickets available at the gate For mall order tickets write: Shrine All-Star Football P.O.

Box 1331 Bioomlngton, IL 61702-1331 Proceeds go Games Sponsored CHAMPAIGN (AP) University of Illinois officials do not have to release the school's response to 'Charges that a basketball coach violated NCAA recruiting regulations, a Champaign County Circuit judge ruled yesterday. Judge George Miller said the state's Freedom of Information Act does not apply to the two documents sought by the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, which sued to obtain copies 'Of the school's response. The NCAA filed 11 charges against the university earlier this By RANDY SHARER Pantagraph staff Drake Ephron is one of the best Class A athletes in Illinois that almost nobody has ever heard of. If not for a sprinter named Lub- tiar-jr, eecn craves from Cairo, Ephron would have four state dash titles to his name, maybe more. The Greenville High I School graduate win iry io mane a name for himself as an East squad defensive back in the Illinois It Drake Ephron Coaches Association Shrine All-Star Football Game tonight at 7:30 at Hancock Stadium.

Ephron finished second to six-time state champion Graves on four occasions in the Class A state meet: in the 200-meter dash the past three years and in the 1989 100. Ephron's best 200 time in the state meet of 22.22 seconds from 1989 would have made him the state champion in 1981, '82, '83, '85, '86 and '87. "It's unfortunate a kid like Graves overshadowed Drake," said Greenville football and track coach Mike O'Boyle. "Drake's well known around here, but not known anywhere else. The Graves kid was a hell of a talent." Insurance for MIKE McNEELY (309) 452-1156 1 Qm I I Bauman semifeature winner at Farmer City th Annual All-Star Football Game East vs.

West See some of the best graduates from Illinois High Schools Saturday, July 28, 1990 aj ISU Hancock Field Normal, Illinois Kickoff 7:30 P.M. "Strong legs run so weak legs may walk" FARMER CITY Ed Bauman of Springfield won the late model semifeature last night as the UMP Summernationals tour made a stop at Farmer City Raceway. The late model feature, the biggest purse of the season, was still being run at 'Pantagraph press time. The hobby istock and street stock features to follow. Jim Leka of Illiopolis had the fast qualifying lap in the late model category at 13.444 seconds.

'Bob Pierce of Danville won the trophy dash. Heat winners were Pete Parker, Scott Bloomquist of Moresburg, and Doug McCammon. i In hobby stocks, Gary Nettleton Saybrook had the fast time. John Clevenger of Rutland won the trophy dash. Heat winners were Mark Brucker of Melvin and Kirby Damery.

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