1 Page 10-Thursday, March 16, 1978-The Michigan Daily a;,:' t' ^~i: :":} ";? y ::'};:fi:;x: : :;a:",+"va:",v .+:k,<:>:;":'." :"y"" :,igtr; :n D "}cily;"" WOMEN AT DUKE FOR NCAA'S University of Michigan Lacrosse Clii4 1978 Schedule April I Indiana (H) 2 Illinois (A) 5 OhioState (A) 8 Madison (A) *9 Chicago (A) 12 Bowling Green (A) 8 p.m. 15 Northwestern (H) 8 p.m. 16 Purdue (H)- 19 Notre Dame (A) 23 Ohio (H) Season climax ahead] March 8 9 18 29 18-Florida International-4 3-William & Mary-11 Southern Ohio (H) Michigan State (H) 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. COUPON_ FIRST DOWN is having a . Patrick's Day ai S.Special h~ a 4I $5 Off ~ I any Vest in stock with this coupon . (ONE DAY ONLY-FRI. MARCH 17) FIRST DOWN 213 S. Maind Between Washington & Liberty f IZrst HOURS: 10 AM till 5:30 Fri. til8 PM MASTER CHARGE V COUPON L a " - By BOB WARD The moment has arrived. Michigan's women swimmers start competing today at Duke in collegiate swimming's highest competition: the three-day meet of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW ). Seventeen of Michigan's 28 women, including 12 swimmers and all five divers, have qualified to par- , ticipate in this year's main event, which features top swimmers from colleges across the nation. There will be eight events each day, and the women will compete in those they qualified for earlier this year. Preliminaries will begin at 2:00 p.m., and actual competition will start at 7:00 p.m. "We probably have a shot at eighth place," said Michigan coach Stu Isaac. "That's about as high as we can go." Last year, the tankers as a team placed eleventh, just under tenth seeded Rutgers. Earlier this year, Michigan defeated Rutgers in a close away meet. "I'm getting anxious myself," said Isaac. "I didn't think along the way we would have problems in the Big Tens or Regionals (both won by Michigan). If they perform as well, and overcome the anxiety of national competition, they'll do great."d All-American freestyler Katy McCully and National Diving champion Chris Seufert are among those with national experience on the Michigan squad. Most of the women participating for the Wolverines have had national experience, either with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) or with the ,AIAW.. A new face in the American nationals is freshwo- man Lisa Matheson, a distance freestyler and but- terflyer. "I'm looking forward to it," said Matheson. "I think it's going to be timed just right. I've not been swimming well these past two weeks, but now I'm coming up." Matheson and the others will have to be up, for they face formidable competition. Five Olympic finalists from the '76 games will be participating, including Jennifer Chandler, the Olympic medalist from Ohio State who was defeated by Michigan's Julie Bachman at the Big Ten meet. Nearly thirty-five women who have represented the United States internationally will be present. Two of them will be from Michigan, divers Bach- man and team captain Seufert. "It's going to be the best competition on the collegiate level ever," said Isaac. or tankers 5 e For these swimmers, this marks the end of a lon; preparatory road. Since the second week of Sep- tember, they have been practicing six days a weep for four hours a day. The tankers only had four days off during Thanksgiving and three days off for Christmas. They practiced seven days a week during January. "It's a lot to demand of people," Isaac said, "but they've never complained. I've never had to as* 'Why were you late for practice?' They're probably the best people I've ever worked with." 0 "Right now they're at their best ever," said Isaac, "but I think they're still a bit scared. A lot of them are looking forward to swimming, and that's the big difference." As for this past week, the women have been "resting", or tapering off in their practices.. The recuperation period and last night's shave and rub down, accompanied by the skin tight bathing suits, add the final touch to their six month's preparation. "We're in the home stretch now, there's no holding back," said Isaac. 'We're finally letting them go; they're ready." BOTH WHA AND NHL ARE EAGER: Pros drool over Debol 's talents W .3 ADJUSTMENT HOURS- :00-6:30 Monay" Friday 1/2 PRICE DRINKS & C HOT DOGS Swth 01 the trimmings t IZFFRO 4. By KEVIN ROSEBOROUGH For those hockey players talented enough to compete at the professinal level, moving from team to team is an understood fact of life. However, to have been the property of four different major league teams without ever having played a pro game is a little more unusual. Such is the case of Michigan center Dave Debol. Debol is a senior who has rewritten the Michigan scoring record book in his four years here. He was drafted as a sophomore by the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association's New England Whalers. His WHA rights were acquired by the EdmontonOilers, who in turn traded them to the Cincin- nati Stingers. The Stingers were im- pressed enough with Debol to give up a very popular player for him - four year veteran Dennis Sobchuk. "WE TOOK A LOT of heat for trading Sobby," said John Hewig, Cincinnati's director of player personnel. "But we think that Debol can become even more popular around here if he comes to play for us. We consider him the Guy Lafleur of college hockey." Likewise, the Black Hawks are holding onto their claim to Debol, biding their time until he graduates. "He has great offensive talent," says Chicago Assistant General Manager Jack Davison, "and great pro potential. I've never regretted drafting him. I'm convinced that he'll decide himself where he wants to play by how bad he wants it." DEBOL HIMSELF, though ap- prehensive about going pro, thinks he can make the jump. "My only worry is about my size (5'11', 170) and strength. by NHL veteran Red Berenson. He also owns the records for most career goals (112), assists (134), and total points (246). As a junior, Dave was the Western Collegiate Hockey Association scoring champ. He was an all-American selec- tion, and went on to represent the United States last spring in Europe. Of the experience, Debol says that he was particularly thrilled to play against Team Canada. "It was just un- believable to be out there facing off against Phil Esposito." 'My only worry is about my size and strength. I talked with Kris Manery, and he says that the guys are a lot stronger, and that's what he had the most trouble adjusting to. '-Dare Debol 611 Church 995-5955 THE ACTION, IS RIGHT HERE! Billiards Bowling and Pinball ot The UNION I talked with Kris Manery (who's currently enjoying a 20-goal rookie season with the NHL Cleveland Barons), and he says that the guys are a lot stronger, and that's what he had the most trouble adjusting to. In fact, he says that the pro game isn't as fast as cqllege. It's more puck control, so the passing must be more precise." Manery, incidentally, was a standout on Michigan's NCAA finalist team a year ago. It was his career goal record that Debol shattered late last season. Regardless of Debol's fortunes in the pro ranks, he has already had a spec- tacular hockey career. He was recruited by Coach Dan Farrell out of Notre Dame High School in St. Clair Shores. Dave arrived as a walk-on, but was put on scholarship when he qualified himself academically. AS A WOLVERINE, Dave has merely smashed the single season Michigan records for assists and total points with his 43 goals and 56 assists for 99 points in his junior season. His 43 scores tied the goal record set in 1961-62 Dave's scoring output slumped to just 20 goals and 38 assists his senior year, but he isn't worried about it. "I was get- ting the chances," said Dave. "Last weekend of the season a scout from Cincinnati was up to see me play, and he told me I was playing well." AT THE MOMENT, Dave is leaning towards signing a contract with the Stingers. "They've shown a lot of in- terest in me," he said, "and I want to go somewhere where I know that they want me." "If negotiations1 tinued, "I could be nati this season." go well," he con- playing for Cincin- Dave enjoyed a great four years at Michigan, and it is sad to see this chap- ter of his hockey life come to a close. But considering all of the attention the Stingers have paid Dave, it seems quite likely that he is to soon start on another. chapter entitled: "Professional Hockey." Dare Debol NCAA Tourney The NCAA tournament heads back into action today with four game] tipping off. The Earvin Johnson-led Michigan State Spartans face an improved Western Kentucky quintet on channel 50 at 8 p.m. Michigana defeated both teams at one point during the season. The other three games will have the number one ranked Kentuckf Wildcats squaring off with Miami of Ohio, the upset winner over Marquette. In the West Regional; UCLA, the nation's second-rated team will have its hands full with Arkansas, number five. And San Francisco tangles with Fullerton State, the victor over highly-touted New Mexico. Tomorrow, Philadelphia sends its two remaining entrants, Villanova and Pennsylvania, into what may be the death clutches of Indiana and Duke, respectively. In the Midwest Regional, surprising DePaul, hailing from the windy city of Chicago, number three in the coun- try, will attempt to throttle the leapers of Louisville while Notre Dame takes on Utah. EAST REGIONAL - Providence, Rhode Island - tomorrow Indiana (21-7) vs. Villanova (22-8) 7:06 p.m. Duke (24-6) vs. Pennsylvania (20-7) 9:36 p.m. MIDEAST REGIONAL - Dayton, Ohio - tomorrow Michigan State (24-4) vs. Western Kentucky (16-13) 7:06 p.m. Miami, Ohio (18-9) vs. Kentucky (26-2) 9:36p.m. MIDWEST REGIONAL - Lawrence, Kansas - tomorrow DePaul (26-2) vs. Louisville (23-6) 8:06 p.m. 8:06 p.m. Utah (23-5) vs. Notre Dame (21-6) 10:36 p.m. WEST REGIONAL - Albuquerque, New Mexico - today UCLA (26-2) vs. Arkansas (29-3) 9:06 p.m. San Francisco (23-5) vs. Fuller- ton State (22-8) 11:36 p.m. NIT New York City, New York North Carolina State (20-9) vs. Georgetown (23-6) 6 p.m. Nebraska (22-7) or Texas (22-5) vs. Rutgers (23-6) 8 p.m. NNW l women andLegalCareer U-M LAW SCHOOL RECRUITMENT CONFERENCE Saturday, March 18-9:30 AM-12:30 PM 120 Hutchins HNll (Corner of State and Monroe) DAY CARE PROVIDED I. 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