Thursday, March 13,"'197'5 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Page Nine UCLA 0 in rec By ANDY GLAZER UCLA's basketball success has caused Coach John Wooden's troops to be called a lot of things: The University of Cali- fornia at Lew Alcindor; a dyn- asty; the Walton Gang; and a lot of obsenities. Mostly, they've been called ex- cellent., Ten times in the past 12 years the UCLA Bruins have been the NCAA's championship t e a m. Three times during that s p a n Michigan basketball teams have faced the Bruins. The Maize and Blue posted impressive records in all three seasons, but each time came away with little but frustra- tion from the Bruins. The first of the three was in 1963, the first year of UCLA's championship string. Michigan, with sophomore Cazzie Russell leading the way, won 23 games and lost five that year. But UCLA prevailed in the Christ- mas meeting, 98-80. The next time the two teams meet the game was the high- light of the basketball season: it was the 1964-65 NCAA title game. The Wolverines had been tpp-ranked going into that b a t t I e, with All-Americans toppled Blue i I ent meetings AP Photo t r a { i; g is ti C t l a ! , r r t r. i 1 a f f r t 7 1 t 1 C Irritable UCLA I fa Russell and Bill Buntin pto- viding much of the punch. But UCLA had a little firepower of its own in Gail Goodrich and Keith Erikson. 42 points from Goodrich hater, UCLA had a 91-80 win and the NCAA title. . The two teams didn't meetj again until last year's Bruin{ Classic in Los Angeles. Mich- igan's prospects going into that game didn't look very promis- ing: UCLA had an edge from virtually every angle. Firstly, this was the Walton Gang. At game time, Bill Wal- ton, Keith Wilkes and Co. had lost exactly one game in three and one half years of intercol- legiate competition. After an undefeated fresh- man campaign,'Walton's class won two national champion- ships without losing a game. Finally, Notre Dame scored the last 12 points of an epic battle in South Bend to end UCLA's unprecedented 88 game winning streak. The day after that game,I Notre Dame c o a c h Digger Phelps virtually conceded the rematch scheduled for the week after at UCLA. Phelps said that he "couldn't expect too much." He was right. UCLA broke the game open early and was never seriously threatened. At that point the Bruins hadn't lost at home in four years. Michigan, then would have to face a truly great team iH the finals of its own tournament, right in Pauley Pavillion, where the Bruins showed the Irish what playing at home means. Thus did they meet the tidal wave. Michigan started out well, jumping to a 14-8 lead. But Wayman Britt quickly got into foul trouble, and when he departed for Chuck Rogers, the roof fell in. The Bruins had needed 12 minutes to get their first 20 points. They needed but six to get their next 20. Britt returned, but the damage was done. UCLA led 42-32 at the half. Michigan stayed w i t h the Bruins during the first seven minutes of the second half. Britt then fouled out, UCLA scored 12 in a row and the fans could shout their intimidating U ... C . . L.. A, U-C-L-A, RA! with smiles instead of wor- ried expressions. UCLA wound up a comfort- able 90-70 winner. Now Michigan will face UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Western playoffs. The two teams are the same as last year with three very ma- jor differences. The Bruins are w i t h o u t Walton and Wilkes, Michigan w i t h o u t Campanella Russell. The subtractions would seem to favor Michigan. As great as Russell was, his talents were only roughly equal to or slightly better than Wilkes'. He was cer- tainly no Bill Walton. The question, then, is whether the subtractions are enough of an addition to Michigan's side. There will be one other dif- ference. This time the game will be played in Pullman, Wash. The Bruins may find themselves with a neutral court disadvant- age, much less a home court: advantage. UCLA is not the best-liked team in the Pacific northwest.j Beating UCLA will be a tall' order, though. The Wolverines have to hope that this will be one time that history chooses not to repeat itself. The experiences that have "carved" your real achievements are the personal ones. Wear a class ring and remember. Order on Ring Day and save 5%. -on all sales regardless of trade.in In the MICHIGAN UNION LOBBY MARCH 11, 12, & 13-11 a.m.-4 p.m. UP TO 60% OFF WITH TRADE-IN OF YOUR OLD HIGH SCHOOL RING -PLUS- BECAUSE YOU'VE ACHIEVED - 4 . NCAA'S BEGIN TODAY: Blue grapplers Starts This Friday in final test By RAY O'HARA The Michigan wrestlers, fresh from a frankly disappointing fourth place finish in the Big Ten tournament, advance today into the annual three-day hurly- burly of the NCAA tourney. Five of Michigan's ten Big Ten entries finished among the top four grapplers in their re-1 specti-e weight classes, and there. qualified for the trip to Princeton, New Jersey. AS A TEAM, the WolverinesI are a very long shot at best to cop the NCAA title. Such an' occurence would presuppose the timely demise of four of the nation's best teams as well as a near-perfect effort from the Maize and Blue. managed to choke in the nation- al tournament before, the chances that all four of them will encounter that ignominy are exceedingly remote. Nevertheless, Michigan men- tor Bill Johannesen thinks he sees an opening. "Last year we sent seven guys to the tourna- ment and two of them lost in the first round," he said, "but we still managed to finish sec-: ond in the team standings." Any such heroic Michigan charge this year would almost certainly be led by senior 118 pounder Jim Brown. BROWN, the Big Ten cham- pion at the lightest weight, has encountered nothing but frustra- tion in two previous campaigns claimed Johnson, adding, "It all boils down to how bad you want it and how prepared you are." Two of Michigan's other title threats are Brad McCrory (134) and Mark Johnson (167). McCrory has steadily improv- ed all season long, and now, as the second place wrestler at his weight in the conference, he must be considered a legiti- mate candidate to win the NCAA championship. McCrory, according to his coach, was hampered in the Big Tens by a reluctance to take chances. "Brad can win the national championship," asserted Billy Joe, "but if he wrestles con- servatively he won't make it." ties. Brink has wrestled capably and consistently throughout the season. Seldom sparkling, Brink would seem to be a long shot for the title, but some other high finish is not out of the question for him. Mitch Marsicano has been erratic. During the season he managed to lose more than one match that he should have won. Still, he brought home a third place finish in the Big Ten, and his mental attitude, the object of his coaches' ire before the tournament, is said to be vastly improved. He could finish al- most anywhere in the field. i Inl A great collection! Over 50 pacesetters exposing America's postwar love affair with sports cars. To stir memories: ads, news pix, music of the period. Plus a dozen classic Jags from the '36 SS to the'71 V-12. Racing flicks, too. Daily 9-5, Fri/Sat 10-10._ _ Adults - $2.50, Children 6- 14 - $1.00. Master Charge, Bank Americard. More info? (313) 271-1976. Thru March 23. Henry FordI museum Dearborn, Michigan Iowa, Iowa State,I and Oklahoma State send no less than eig lers to the champion though plenty of tea Track fourth "'We were flat," bluntly. And what better w it? The track team spring break with hig back tied for fourth p Wisconsin. Indiana, led by won the indoor cham followed by Illinois western and Michig igon State, 10; Ohio "The field event (Jeff) McLeod's inju relay." Michigan came in mile relay, but woun team will be in the N this weekend at Cob muscle will definitely Michigan's bright had the only Wolverin with a 1:09.3 clocking "Dave ran a g going to be in at le The Wolverines g and Bill Donakowski in the three mile, be] son of Wisconsin. The Football star Rob with a 6.2 time. Jim ran in a faster heat "For the most, th Oklahoma for the national title, but is Mark Johnson is wrestling at SCORES will each determined to come home with 167 pounds, although he went ght wrest- the coveted prize. to the mat all season with 177 ships. Al- "Brown most definitely has a and 190 pounders. His disap- Exhibition Baseball ams have shot at winning the NCAA's," pointing fourth ' place finish at Detroit 6, Boston 2 167 in the Big Ten tournament Houston 12, Cincinnati 11 Los Angeles 9, Baltimore 7 * can be readily attributed to the Atlanta 2, Texas i fluenza he contracted the pre- Ptsburgh 6, St. Louis-A I team ties for viois week. Minnesota 8, Chicago-B1 RECOVERED now, sopho- as City 8, a more Johnson is quite capable NBA i oeren ee of overpowering a large part Boston 88, Phoenix 82 1 ej of the 167 pound field in his first Philadelphia 91, Portland 88 NCAA appearance. Washington 117, Houston 88 NHL Wolverines Dan Brink (158) 1ontreaI 3, Toronto 3 By TOM CAMERON and Mitch Marsicano (HWT) St. Louis 4, Chicago 3 said Michigan track coach Jack Harvey are essentially unknown quanti- Atlanta 9, Minnesota 4 iay could the first year head coach explain - went to the Big Ten Championships over h hopes of a third place finish, but came place, 18 points behind third place finisher Mike McFarland's two record-tying runs, W CBN-FM ipionship with 66 team points. They were with 47 points, Wisconsin with 39, North- an with 21; Iowa, 19; Purdue, 19; Mich- State, 10; and Minnesota, 7.s is bac s were weak," continued Harvey, "and ry really hurt our chances in the mile ito the meet with the fastest time in the d up taking a third place. The mile relay/W CAA National Indoor Track Championships C Hall, but MLeod's pulled hamstring hurt their chances again. spot of the day was Dave Williams, who e victory. Williams won the 300-yard dash, and ran on the mile relay team. Great race," Harvey commented. "He's ast the top four in the NCAA's." TUneUSin ,ot some miore points from Mike McGuireT n e ui ! who took second and third respectivelyj hind a record-breaking run by Mark John- - ir times qualiifed them for the NCAA. - Lytle took fifth place in the 60-yard dash ---------- DO YOU WANT FAMOUS BRAND HIFI AT DISCOUNT PRICES... PLUS COMPLETE IN-STORE SERVICE? CHEER UP! AT DOUGLASS SOUND! WE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT: PRICE, QUALITY & SERVICE. WE GET IT ALL TOGETHER FOR YOU. MATCHED HIFI SYSTEMS SALE ! THIS I peg 4 I' 1 lEEK ONLY 330/oI NIKKO 2020 off retail PIONEER 60's -609 P. 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