THE MICHIGAN DAILY Wednesday, April 17, 1974 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Wednesday, April 17, 1974 .. ..:. maya crushes ' t i R f . r. }' ' . a ~J~T - I-q. I I' I By ANDREW GLAZER Victor Amaya is a most un- usual young man. He fits rather badly into the standard "tennis player" mold; because of, or despite that fact, he will be a leading contender at this year's NCAA Tennis Championships. Amaya's most unique aspect is that he is from Michigan; while it is true that millions of others share this distinction, they are not world class tennis players. Ninety per cent of the nation's top junior players come from either California or Florida, where they are able to play year-round. Michigan, being among the nation's more frigid states, has few. When Amaya was seven, though, his family moved to Puerto Rico. They remained there for eight years, during which time Amaya learned the game from Welby Van Horn, a fam- ous tennis instructor. ANOTHER "broken rule" was Amaya's starting age: unlike most top players, who are spoon- fed the game from the time they are strong enough to pick up a racket, Amaya didn't begin un- til he was 11. What of the junior career that followed? Amaya, a precise speaker; tells the story well. When asked if he found it diffi- cult playing first singles f o r Michigan as a freshman last year, he responded, "No, not really. Tennis is dif- ferent from other sports. You grow up playing with a certain group of junior circuit players, and by the time you get to col- lege you've undoubtedly seen jthem play before, and usually xyou've played them. Stepping in as a freshman, then, isn't that difficult; you're not awed by the guys you have to play, even if they are a year or two older. If I was in awe of them I'd lose pretty quickly." Amaya's junior career w a s dotted with many great moments. Perhaps the greatest of these came over Thanksgiving in 1972, when he defeated Billy Martin to win the National Indoor Junior Championships at Dallas. Martin, the Boys 16 Age Group champ that year, took a set from Stan Smith at the tender age of 15; his ability is so renowned and envied that virtually e v e r y older junior player was rooting for Amaya to win, so that their more experienced group wouldn't be upstaged by the teen titan. Your Welcome ... A new, national advertising newsletter for collece students and universitv personnel who want to exchange housing or rent to each other during voca- tions, someone to house sit, to travel with, to exchange project or research ideas, let others know what their aroup is doing, buv or sell ... First three publication dates: May 28, June 24 July 22 Deadline for receipt of ads is 12th of month. Ad rates: $8 for three issues; $6 for two: $4 for 1 (30 word ad, 6c per word over 30). Subscription rate: $2 for 3 issues; $1 per copy. Cashier checks or money orders only, thanks. WELCOME 83 E. LAUREL SIERRA MADRE, CALIF. 91204 A feminist, student owned pucatio4 WHILE THE WIN over Mar- tin is treasured, Amaya gets a deeper satisfaction every time he defeats nationally ranked Vi- bas Gerulitas; the two have split eight matches lifetime, and Amaya "really enjoys beating him, because he gives me - and everyone else - a lot of flack." In these days of high-salaried professionals, the obvious ques- tion for Amaya is whether or not he will complete his education at Michigan. Last year he was drafted by Boston of World Team Tennis, and he turned them down. Amaya explained why: "It really wasn't worth my while. WIT is bad for the young- er players. For them to make money, the established older stars have to play, so the young- er, less known players have to sit. Besides, I can get everything paid for by going to college." Despite the 'free ride', though, Amaya is thinking more serious- ly about professional tennis this year. After performing brilliant- ly in the junior Davis Cup play in Europe last summer, Amaya's self-confidence increased. T h e added year of experience has convinced him - rightly so - that he could make a go of pro- fessional tennis. He would pre- fer the World Championship Ten- nis circuit, where the money and exposure are better. If the right offer comes, he may leave Mich- igan. Amaya's most highly regarded foe thus far has been Andriano Pannata, the 12th ranked men's singles player in the world and the Italian Mens champion for the past three years. Pannata de- feated him in five 'sets in the Forest Hills meeting. FOREST HILLS has more meaning than that to Amaya, though. He would like to encoun- ter Stan Smith there this year. Daily Photo by TERRY McCARTHY IM SOFTBALL will revive again at Fuller Field during the oncoming summer months. If you can't participate, then be a fan and bring out your pea nuts and Cracker Jacks. tennis "Smith can be beaten by a forc- ing player on a good day," says Amaya. Is Amaya a forcing player? "Well, I'm certainly not a de- fensive player," he says with a grin, "but don't get me wrong. I certainly wouldn't consider my- self a favorite in such a match. foes But if you don't have the con- fidence to think that you can win, you don't have a chance." That tells a lot about Victor Amaya. His confidence is com- measurate with his ability - and that is a combination that should be worrying his opponents for a long time to come. amonica jumps to the WFL I I y - r- "T FFL . 1 ..Ll I _ .:..:. .... .. o .... . '1 I I r I 1 I OFFICE HOURS CIRCULATION - 764-0558 COMPLAINTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADS - 764-0557 10 a.m.-4 p.m.I DEADLINE FOR NEXT DAY-12:00 p.m. DISPLAY ADS - 764-0554 MONDAY thru FRIDAY-12 p.m.-4 p.m. Deadline for Sunday issue- THURSDAY at 5 p.m. DEADLINE 2 days in advance by 3 p.m. Friday at 3 p.m. for Tuesday's paper ; , : M __ ,(;': .. I ANAHEIM (P) - Daryle Lamon- ica, who lost his starting job as an Oakland Raider quarterback to Ken Stabler last year, followed his replacement by jumping to the new World Football League yester-. day, signing a multi-year contract with the Southern California Sun. The 33-year-old Lamonica must play out his option with the Raid- ers for the 1974 season before he can play for the Sun. Stabler, Oak- land's starter last -year after the Raiders went six seasons with La- monica at the helm, signed with Birmingham of the new league a week ago, but won't be able to play for the WFL until 1976. The 6-foot-3 Lamonica termed his demotion a year ago "political, for lack of a better word," and he vow- ed, "I'll still try to be the No. 1 q so p a 11 fo R la in q uarterback at Oakland next sea- linebacker Marlin McKeever, 34, on. I'm still going to give 100 also signed yesterday, bringing to er cent." 25 the number of jumpers from the Terms of the contracts were not established National Football nnounced but Lamonica's was re- League to the new WFL. ortedly just under one million The 6-foot-1, 235-pound McKeev- Lamonica played in the NFL for er was an All-American as a jun- 1 years, three with Buffalo be- ior at USC, joining the Rams in ore Al Davis got him for the 1961. He played linebacker the taiders. Tuesday Lamonica said, first two years, then switched to I have great respect for the Oak- tight end. He played tight end for ad Raiders and Al Davis for giv- Minnesota in 1967, then went back g me a iance to be a starting to linebacking for three seasons uarterback." in.Washington, two more with the Rams and last year with the hil- Former University All-American I adelphia Eagles. # I GLENN DAVIS and K-PRINCE ENTERPRISES PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH ANN ARBOR'S GREATS d I :; e = : . ,,; +, :< t FEATURING: Donald Hall-poet Suheyla-belly-dancer Glenn Davis-poet, excorist Carolyn Gregory-poet New Air-realistic music WHERE: Sunday, April 21 7-9 p.m. Henderson Room Michigan League Tickets available at Centicore, Mavnard St., and Wherehouse, Ypsilanti I al In ml f: I Sponsored by Bullard Action Now Group a U -. -.. SCAM = " Nt ' j .1 F. I.It. PIRGIM Local Board Elections - - -- - - - ---- ---- Jacobson's open Thursday and Friday night until 9:00 P.M. Saturday until 5:30 P.M. Miss J fancies the down-home look, in a nostalgic bandana print. Red voile for prom and party dressing with puffed sleeves, scoop-neck and crisp white trimming. For dancing the night away, 5-13 sizes, $38 4iOAO9 j4 Jace~bo~i VY ~/// / I Wednesday and Thursday in the Fishbowl PIRGIM-the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan-is a social change organization created, funded, and controlled by the college and univer- sity students of Michigan. It is an independent, non-profit Michigan corporation which seeks to serve the public interest by investigating and re- searching problems and using public education, ad- ministrative procedures, legislative lobbying and litigation to seek solutions. Tumbler Captains Three gymnasts from the Chicago area were accorded top honors for Michigan's gymnastics team which finished eighth in the NCAA championships. Carey Culbertson, Big Ten high bar champion from Wil- mette, and Bruce Keeshin, an all-around performer from Evan- ston, were elected 1974-75 captains by their teammates. Monty Falb, fourth in the NCAA rings from Flossmoor, was named most valuable gymnast. Summer IM sports Okay sports fans, get those winter-rested bodies in shape. Here's the news you've all been waiting for: the University of Michigan Intramural and Recreation Summer Sports Sched- ule. Grab that 1910 baseball mitt, splintered tennis racquet or favorite sporting equipment of your choice and enjoy the sum- mer months in Ann Arbor. SPORTS BUILDING SCHEDULE April 22 to June 28, 1974 (Closed April 29to May 6) Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (Activity stops at 6:30 pm) Wednesday and Friday - 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Activity stops at 10:00 pm) Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Activity stops at 3:30 pm) I.M. POOL SCHEDULE Monday - Friday - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Faculty Men Monday - Friday - 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Co-Rec Wednesday and Friday -7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Co-Rec Saturday -12:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Co-Rec WATERMAN GYM SCHEDULE Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Activity stops at 4:30 pm) III-A COMPETITIVE IM PROGRAM Entries due: May 10, 1974 Play Begins: May 13, 1974 Team Entry Fees - $10.00 per team sport ACTIVITIES: *Slow Pitch Softball: Men, Women, Co-Rec *Fast Pitch Softball (NOTE: ALL SOFTBALL PLAYED AT FULLER FIELD.) *Basketball: Co-Rec *Volleyball: Co-Rac *Golf: (Match Play) *Tennis: Men (Singles), Women (Singles), Co-Rec (Doubles, *Handball *Paddleball: Men (Singles), Women (Singles), Co-Rec (Doubles) *Racquetball: Men (Singles), Women (Singles), Co-Rec (Doubles) *Squash: Men, Women *Inner-tube Water Polo I / . d r "6 yf t /' F yf . ,} 1 9 ~ , /" ~ if " _ O . . i i in commemoration of 6,000,0006,000,0006,000,0006,000,0006,000,000 YOM HASHOA as designated by the world Jewish community HOLOCAUST Memorial Day 26 NISAN APRIL 18 h - K In Memoriam of the Holocaust an Appreciation by: RABBI IRWIN GRONER CONGREGATION SHAARI ZEDEK I 37 MPG INTRODUCING Peugeot-Diesel l l'. li' "To Be Silent Or To Speak" "Flowers from Hell" A~6' ;~ ~ $' - U "r I I