MICHIGAN BLANKED 2-0, 3-0: The Michigan Daily-Thursday, April 13, 1978-Page 1 Titans take 2 from Blue By GEOFF LARCOM The effects of a four week layoff from competition were still evident yesterday, as the Wolverine bats remained silent in a 2-0, 3-0 twinbill sweep at the hands of the Detroit Titans. Having managed only seven hits against Bowling Green in its opening northern doubleheader, Michigan could garner only four this time, as Titan baseman Brian McElroy then singled Robbins home to complete the Titan scoring. TWO RUNS WERE all Morency needed however, as the Wolverines could manage only three hits off the senior righthander, who was the beneficiary of some timely fielding by his teammates. The Wolverines threatened in the fourth with one out singles by Mike Parker and George Foussianes. But left fielder Dan Cooperrider's line shot was gloved by Titan second baseman Joe Blugerman, who stepped on the bag for the doubleplay, ending Michigan's scoring hopes. Foussianes singled again in the seventh, but was doubled up at first on Wolverine catcher Jim Capoferi's low liner to McElroy.4 THE NIGHTCAP was no im- provement, as Titan seniorsMike Polvi threw a one hit shutout at the Wolverines, who had only a sixth inning Dave Chapman double to show for their efforts. Wolverine 'sophomore Steve Howe matched Polvi's artistry until the four- th, when McElroy doubled Robbins (HBP) home, then scored himself on catcher Pat Srock's fly ball to right. The Titans added another run in the fifth on a double by Blugerman and a single by third baseman Chris Curtis. THE WIND was a factor yesterday,' enabling the outfielders to play shallow and snare potential base hits. "In a game like this, you definitely want to score first," said Titan coach, Bob Miller. "We got in front and it gave us confidence, the wind makes it tough to play catch-up." While the Wolverines got excellent pitching from Owens (three-hitter) and Howe (four-hitter), support with the bat continues to be missing. THE WOLVERINES aren't concer- ned, however. "It's nothing we're worried about,', said captain Jim Berra. "Once we get used to the different game conditions up here we should begin to hit." "We'll get in the groove soon," said second sacker Scott Anderson. "Right now we aren't confident at the plate, we should loosen up this weekend." The Wolverines had better make hay, for they face Wisconsin in an away twinbill Saturday and then it's on to Minnesota for two on Sunday in Min- neapolis. The double-loss drops Michigan's total season record to 7-8, while the Titans are now 12-7. , Bird gets second as Tigers win ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych survived a two- run, first inning home run by Al Oliver to finish with a six-hitter last night and help the Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. CONSECUTIVE singles, by Aurelio Rodriguez, Mark Wagner and Ron LeFlore, LeFlore's third single of the game, delivered the winning run off Texas starter Jon Matlack, 1-1, in the seventh inning. Oliver rapped his first homer of the season after Bert Campaneris walked in the first inning, but Detroit tied it with a run in the second on Rodriguez' RBI double and a solo home run by rookie catcher Lance Parrish in the fif-t th. Matlack, pounded for 11 hits by the Tigers, was relieved by Len Barker in the eighth inning. FIDRYCH, who earned his second victory in as many decisions, gave up two of the six hits in the ninth inning The victory for Fidrych was his second complete performance of the year and keeps his earned run average at 2.00. THE TIGERS sweep of the short two- game series raises their record to -1, good for second place in the American League's East Division, only one game behind the undefeated Milwaukee Brewers. The Tigers now have a day oft in preparation for a three-game weekend set against the Toronto Blue Jays. Is answer to Pistons' troubles Dick Vitale? } 1 An evening concert of ISRMAELI & JEWISH SONG IN CELEBRATION OF ISRAEL 30th anniversary Steve Howe hurlers Roland Morency and Mike Polvi each threw shutouts in going the route. at sunny, windblown Fisher Stadium. BOTH MORENCY and Wolverine chucker Tom Owens pitched strongly in the opener, as the strong wind blowing in from center field kept the hitters swinging late and fouling pitches off. Owens settled down quickly from two first inning walks, and held the Titans to one hit through four innings. The bubble burst in the fifth inning, when Titan centerfielder Mike Robbins followed a walk to shortstop Ron Schypinski with a double down the right field foul line, scoring Schypinski. First By RICHARD L. SHOOK UPI Sports Analysis DETROIT-When it comes to basket- ball players, the Detroit Pistons always seem to come up short. Let us hope they don't come up short when it comes time to name a coach. If the franchise is going to go down, it should go down with all lips blazing. It should go down with Dick Vitale. The Pistons' biggest need right now is fans. Lots of them. Enough to pay the rent. Enough to pay the basketball players. And most important, enough to pay some talented new players. That is, the players Bob Kauffman is going to get with all those draft choices he's corralled two and three years down the road. The ones that will come due just about the time Bob Lanier starts on the down side of his career. So to get these bill-paying fans the Pistons will have to fill that thinly covered cavern called the Silverdome several times a season. And to do that they'll have to hire a coach with a personality somewhat brighter than your ordinary NBA coach's. A guy who can sell seats as well as enthusiasm. A guy like Dick Vitale. The Pistons don't necessarily need a coach who can coach. They don't need a guy who doesn't have an ulcer. They don't need a guy with all his hair. They need a guy who can put warm well, lukewarm bodies in the seats. And Dick Vitale definitely can put people in the stands. While his University of Detroit teams didn't win any NCAA or NIT champion- ships, they did win games. And they did get into the post-season fun and games. The club is putting out the poor- mouth line that this is its last shot. If the people don't turn out now, the franchise might be leaving. Nice try, gang, but show us you're serious about winning. Do something rash-like sign a free agent forward who knows how to play the game. Don't expect the people to beat down the doors to see the same dismal cast that closed the season. Or your typical stereotype NBA retread coach. Or nobody will show up at the going away party either. (featuring JANET SMARR, RIKI IPPITZ AND LEAH KLEIN) mNURSDA , APRIL 13--8:00 p m. ~ at HILLEL, 1429 Hill Street (NO CHARGE) d ' 4' 1 1 .I GREEK NWI@H7TWn Admission Free with proof of membership in a frot. or sorority DORM NIGH Admission Free with a meal card BASEBALL ROUNDUP:. Brewers nab second from Yanks TONIGHT At SECOND C Appearing hru"Sunday: 'HANCE By The Associated Press MILWAUKEE - Don Money's tie- breaking two-run double in the seventh inning and Moose Haas' 14-strikeout pitching gave the Milwaukee Brewers their fifth straight victory, a 5-3 trium- ph yesterday over the New York Yankees. Rich Gossage, in relief of Ken Holt- zman, suffered the loss. Holtzman was making his first start since August and his first appearance since September 10. Orta paces ChiSox CHICAGO - Jorge Orta blasted two home runs and Wayne Nordhagen and Ralph Garr hit one apiece Wednesday to power the Chicago White Sox to a ?-? victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.-. The Chicago homers all came off, losing pitcher Dave Lemanczyk (0-2), as the White Sox upped their mark to 4- 1. Steve Stone, with relief help from ISCORESf Lerrin LaGrow, was the winner. * * * Burris 5-hits Mets NEW YORK - Ray Burris' five- hitter and two base errors by New York outfielders Steve Henderson and Bruce Boisclair helped the Chicago Cubs rally for a 4-2 victory over the Mets yester- day. The winning run came on a sixth in- ning single by Dave Kingman that scored Bobby Murcer, who reached second on Boisclairzs error. Nino Espinoza (0-1) took the loss. THE GAME HERE NEVER ENDS! BILLIARDS at the UNION f tt 1 r"MUSICAAND - EALC EAU Dine at the restaurant after 4:00 P.M. and I receive FREE admission to Nightclub that eve- n ing.SUN.-THURS. 51b E. Liberty 994-5350 u - -rId e -l. I\\ Sunday: Monday: PITCHER NIGHT TEQUILA NIGHT Red Sox roll *t CLEVELAND - Solo home runs by Jim Rice and Fred Lynn and a two-run single by Jerry Remy carried the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians yesterday. Remy had four singles in the game and Mike Torrez went the distance, recording his first win against no AMERICAN LEAGUE I)ETROIT 3. Texas 2 Boston 6, Cleveland : Milwaukee 5, New York :1 Chicago 5, Toronto 4 NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago4tNew York 2 Cincinnati 12.S.F. 3 a- 'S 1- 1) 11-ll 113 111 .7 V ll- 6t- 1 Montreal 8. Philadelphia 7 losses. Wayne Garland (0-1) was the St. Louis5, Pittsburgh 1 loser as the Indians' record dropped to COLLEGE BASEBALL 2-2. U. of Detroit 2-3 MIlCIIGAN 0-0 4 a4 I j ' AP Photo FLAMES GOALIE Dan Bouchard makes a save against the Detroit Red Wings in a losing cause last Tuesday in Atlanta. The Wings will attempt to oust the Flames tonight at the Olympia. The other first round NHL playoff games are Philadelphia at Colorado, Buffalo at the New York Rangers, and Toronto at L.A. 4 W~sIFv5 be Call Red Cross toaabout lernng CPR- cardiopulmonary resuscitation. -; # A TTENTION STUDENTS. I