Wednesday, September 25, 1974 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Page Seven Pane Seven Wllm ore CP By GEORGE HASTINGS COLLEGE BASKETBALL stardom is a fleeting thing. Many a player touted as a dominant player in the future of the sport fizzles into obscurity after graduation sends him into the ranks of the professional cagers. Some unfortunates even lose their touch while still in college. No one knows this better than a Michigan graduate by the name of Henry Wilmore. Wilmore is currently in Ypsilanti, attending the training camp of the Detroit Pistons, trying to work his way back into the basketball world. Four years ago, the basketball fu- ture seemed very bright indeed for Henry Wilmore. He had just finished a record-setting sophomore year With the Wolverines. He and his young teammates had 'gone 12-2 in the Big Ten and earned their way into' the National Invitational Tournament, and Henry received plenty of All- America mention. It seemed as if there were nowhere his basketball , career conldn't go. As it turned out, though, the en'd of that season was the zenith for Wilmore. He sustained a - knee "injury early the next year, and never again returned to his earlier form. His senior season, 1972-73, was a true disappointment, as he shifted from forward to guard and looked very much out of place as the highly-rated Wolverines stumbled to an incredibly poor 6-8 conference record. Drafted almost as an afterthought by the Pistons, Wilmore failed even tp show up at their rookie camp a year ago. Instead, he laid off for awhile and then went back to school and com- pleted his bachelor's degree, playing a little semi-pro ball on the side. This summer, though, the pro basket- ball itch got to Henry. Sitting in his Holiday Inn room in \Ypsi Monday evening, he explained why he was in camp. "I decided that for my own piece proprs of mind I had to give pro basketball a try,' he said. "I had to know whether I could actually make it with the Pistons. I figured that it would be kind of ridiculous not to take this, chance while I have it. I think I have the ability to play in the pros-and V'm going to find out." One thing is for sure-Wilmore has a tough job cut out for him to make the Pistons, now one of the top teams in basketball. Detroit does have a spot open after losing guard Stu Lantz in the expansion draft, but Wilmore, who did his best playing as a 6-32 forward, has yet to prove himself a competent backcourt man. Henry is not discouraged. "I think it's possible for me to make it," he reasons. "Plenty of college forwards have switched to guard in the pros. I've been working very hard, trying to concentrate on my defense, and I'll play forward or guard, wherever the coach puts me." . He said that the senior year at guard o role in, college has helped, and that he "learned at lot" from that experience, although he quickly added, "I still have a whole lot to learn." Right now, it's too early to judge just how well Wilmore and the Pistons are going to mesh, particularly since one Detroit starter, Dave Bing, has yet to report because of salary dispute. "I really wish they were here," he says, "especially Dave. He's one of the great guards in basketball and I know I could learn a whole lot from him." Realistically, the competition Wil more is bucking, for the spot he wants, is more than just token. Mahid Abdul-Rahman (formerly Walt Hazzard), is a grizzled and ex- perienced veteran, while Eric Money and Dennis Layton are impressive, young, and experienced guards. Henry realizes that, but just shrugs. "I'm just going to work hard and do the best I can," he philosophizes. "If I don't make it, at least I will know I tried." Celebrate New Chia's 25th aftoal Da Friday September 27-7 p.m. r l ~~ Authentic 5-course Chinese Dinner Live Chinese Music GERALD TANNEBAUM (special assist- ant to Madame Sun Yet Sen, 1946-71 ) will speak on Criticism of Lin Piao and Confucius First United Methodist Church 120 S. STATE ST (between Washington and Huron) ADMISSION (including dinner) $3 Wilmore DOUBLES OFF McNALLY Kaline attains stone fea (Continued from Page 1) thought he could get it by hav- ing more flare." Kaline never heeded the sug- gestion. He just played the game straight, without flam- boyancy or the glib post-game tongue. I NOW, KALINE IS ONE of only a dozen players in base-I ball history to reach the covet- ed 3,000-hit level - and the1 first in the American League' since Eddie Collins reached it' June 5, 1925. Five National Leaguers made it in between, the last being Clemente. Kaline came into the season needing 139 hits to reach the el- ite plateau. He said he would come back in 1975 if he didn't get it in 1974. 'But, he said, he would rafre after he gets it. In his first time at bat, Ka- lnkedI DETROIT - Ex-Michigan wingback Clint Haslerig sign- ed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears in excess of $70,000, hisi agent reported yesterday. Haslerig, all-Big Ten last year was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers but received his walk- ing papers last week. in at bats, hits, extra base hits, total bases and runs-batted-in. He is first or second among active American Leaguers in all those categories and no worse than fourth among active players from both leagues. THE, 12 MAJOR leaguers to reach the 3000-hit level are listed with total hits, years played, year reached 3000 and teams: * Ty Cobb, 4,191, 1905-28, Tigers, Athletics. !Stan Musial, 3,630, 1941-63, 1958, Cardinals. * Hank Aaron, 3,594, 1954- 1974, 1970, Braves. * Tris Speaker, 3,515, 1907-28, 1925, Red Sox, Indians, Sena- tors, Athletics. 4 Honus Wagner, 3,430, 1897- 1917, 1914, Louisville, Pirates. * Eddie Collins, 3,310, 1906-30, 1925, Athletics, White Sox. i Willie Mays, 3,283, 195173, 1970, Giants, Mets. Nap Lajoie, 3,251, 1896-16, 1914, Phillies, Athletics, Indians. * Paul Waner, 3,152, 1926-45, 1942, Pirates, Dodgers, Braves, Yankees. * Cap Anson, 3,041, 1876,97, 1897, Cubs. * Al Kaline, 3,000, 1953-1974, Tigers. * Roberto Clemente, 3,000, 1955-72, Pirates. AP Photo AL KALINE DOUBLES DOWN the right field line for his 3000th career hit in action last night in Baltimore. Kaline collected two hits during the game but they went for naught as the Orioles won the game 5-4. Kaline is the first A merican Leaguer to reach the plateau since 1925. line flied out to short center on the first pitch.in the ninth inn- ing from Harry Byrd, June 25, 1953, in Philadelphia. His first! hit came July 8 at Chicago against the White Sox. He sin- gled through shortstop off Luis Aloma in the eighth after re- placing Jim Delsing in center, field of a 14-4 loss. SINCE THEN KALINE has become the all-time Tiger lead- er in home runs and games played, moved into second place AMERICAN LEAGUE East w' L Pct. GB Baltiiore 84 71 .542 - Nexw York 84 72 .538 y. Boston 80 74 .519 31 Milwaukee 75 81 .481 9!; Cleveland 74 81 .477 10 Detroit 71 83 .461 12% W~est Oakland 86 68 .558 - Te-as 81 72 .529 4% Minnesota 80 74 .519 6 Chicago 75 78 .490 101 'Kansas City 75 80 .484 1J1/ California 62 93 .400 24y Yesterday's ResyIts M1iwaukee 4. Cleveland 3 Baltimore 5, Detroit 4 California 9, Kansas City 3 Bnston 4-4. New York 0-2 Chicago at Texas (2), postponed Minnesota at Oakland, inc. Today's Gamnes Milwaukee (Slaton 13-14) at Cleveland (Peterson 9-13) Detroit (Lolich 16-19) at Balti- more (Grimusley 18-13) Boston (Lee 17-13) at New York, (Medich 18-14) California (Hassler 5-11) at Kan- sas City (Briles 5-5) Chicago (Kucek 1-3) at Texas (J. Brown 12-12)3 Minnesota (Blyleven 16-16) att Oakland (Hunter 24-12 or Abbott1 5-6) NATIONAL LEAGUE East TWO SPORT STAR Dufek* By LEBA HERTZ Brown,S The Dufek name is a familiar Russ, gi one to Michigan football fans. finest se Don Dufek Sr. was an outstand- football 1 ing running back for the great After late 40's and early 50's team of Don pl Bennie Oosterbaan. adeptly l)ufek won the Most Valuable rell's ho Player award in the 1951 Rose of hisf Bowl when the Wolverines upset drafted1 California 14-6. He averaged Red Win five yards in 23 running at- Affecti story g oes on Steve Strinko and Carl ves Michigan one of the condaries in collegiate this year. the football season, ays left wing very for Coach Dan Far- ckey team. As a result fine play, Dufek was by the NHL's Detroit ngs last spring. onately nicknamed by tempts to lead Michigan to its Wolverine fans as 'Duf' and third Rose Bowl triumph in as 'Moose.' Don claims that his many tries. Today, Coach Bo Schem- bechler can boast of two Du- feks on his team. First of all, Schembechler recruited Bill Dufek (6-4, 255 lbs.) from East Grand Rapids High School this year and the prospects on newenmer Dufek are extreme- ly high. However, the Dufek that has won the non,"larity on the Mich- f v' campus is wolfman Don D' fek