The Michigan Daily-Friday, October 14, 1977-Page 9 WOL VERINES CONFIDENT Wisconsin in Rose Blue harriers meet MSU A.1 Bowl? It s possible By ERNIE DUNBAR If anybody has a few bucks to place on a sure bet, then check out the cross country action this after- noon on the Michigan Golf course. 'You see, Michigan State hits town at 4:15 to face Michigan in the Wolverines' only dual meet of the season, in what should be a laughter. The Spartans have an inexperienced team, with only senior Jeff Pullen returning from last year's squad which tied for fourth in the Big Ten cham- pionships. Pullen, who finished seventh in the Big Ten, has been the Spartan number one man in each of Michigan State's first three races, which have produced a 1-2 record. Only a victory against Kent State offsets the losses to Notre Dame and North- western. THE WOLVERINES on the other hand will field a squad including eight of the ten lettermen which helped win the Big Ten championship for Michigan for the third straight season. Senior Bill Donakowski and junior Mike McGuire will pace Michigan's attack over the 10,000 meter (six miles, 376 yards) course. They'll be supported by seniors Bob Scheper and Mark Foster, juniors Doug Sweazey, Steve Elliott and Jay Anstaett, sophomores Jack Sinclair and Dave Lewis and freshmen Bill Widenbach, Gary Carter and Gary Parenteau. State will counter with Pullen, freshman Tim Kerr and junior Steve °Carlson. Beyond these top three, Michigan State coach Jim Gibbard says "we'll have to scramble for people." McGUIRE'S tendonitis in his right leg which he aggravated in last week's Notre Dame Invitational should not pose any problems in today's race. sa'' -".4' - -itssasess== /Q (, S ' .- "We've been busting our asses in training this week. It's been the best week of training we've had so far this year." WHEN ASKED if Michigan State posed any threat to the Wolverines, Warhurst responded "none whatsoever." Even though Warhurst may be overconfident, several of the Wolverine harriers are looking at the Spartan dual meet as the most important meet so far this season. "The number five, six, and seven men on the team are taking this meet very seriously," said Warhurst, "because they're running to keep their positions." The key individual matchup will pit State's Pullen against either McGuire or Donakowski. "JEFF (PULLEN) has just as good a chance to win the race as either Mike (McGuire) or Billy (Donakowski)," said Warhurst. "In fact he might be a little sharper than our runners since hes com- peted in more races. "The only way he has a chance of winning though is to go out and tear up the pace," Warhurst com- mented. "If he just stays in a pack we'll probably break him at three miles." State enters the race with a 6-10 record against the Wolverines and with the talent they'll bring to Ann Arbor, it doesn't look like the Spartans will im- prove any on that mark. By DON MacLACHLAN Wisconsin already holds an advantage over Michigan and coach Bo Schembechler wants to make sure the Badgers don't build on it tomorrow. The fifteenth ranked Badgers lead the Big Ten with a 3-0 conference mark while the Wolverines are tied for second at 2-0. Wisconsin plays nine conference games along with Northwestern while the rest of the Big Ten only plays eight. "That sure is an advantage for them," Schembechler said. "They can tie in the number of losses with the first place team and win the champion- ship." The Badgers own a perfect 5-0 season slate heading into the battle tomorrow. Wisconsin's defense, the best in the conference, is coming off an impressive 26-0 whitewash of Illinois last Saturday. "Their offense has always been good and now their defense is good too,", Schembechler said. "This will be the quickest defense we've met so far." The Michigan mentor is familiar with Badger signal caller Anthony Dudley. The junior, who prepped at Detroit Northern High School, was recruited by Michigan-the same year it landed Rick Leach. "He's a good quarterback," Schembechler said. "He runs the option and. throws well too. He has good quickness and running ability." "Wisconsin has a lot of good backs on offense and they are versatile," Schembechler added. "Ira Matthews is an electrifying player. Davi- Charles, the wide receiver, is a dangerous guy." Schembechler wasn't particularly pleased with the play of his specialty.. teams in the 24-14 thumping of Michigan State. With a guy like Matthews on, the field, the specialty teams will have to be sharper tomorrow. t "I worry about Matthews as a punt and kick returner," Schembechler.j said. "We have to be jacked up and do a job on him." The top-ranked Wolverines will be without the services of tight end Mark }# Schmerge tomorrow. The junior from Cincinnati is sidelined with a foot in;- jury. Senior Derek Howard will return to his cornerback spot after missing:: the State game with an ankle injury. If you think Michigan coach Ron Warhurst is a bit cocky -going into today's race, then you're 100 per cent correct. "I think we can put 11 or 12 men in front of Michigan State's second man based on just the times I've seen so far," said Warhurst. . r .. ANNUAL MILE OPENS CAMP ©1977 Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Cagers start practice By DAVE RENHARGER For track purists, the so-called 'Michigan Mile' was nothing special, and maybe somewhat amusing. But, for basketball buffs, with one eye on the calendar anticipating the Wolverine's opening tip-off in six weeks, yesterday's exercise on the track signified a beginning. Just prior to the official start of bas- ketball practice every year, coach Johnny Orr and his cagers convene on the track for the running of the mile - the traditional opening of the long sea- son. Usually the cagers make the dis- tance, and assistant coach Bill Frieder puts a watch on them just to keep things honest, but, really, it's no big deal.' "We haye a little trophy that we give to the wirner, said'Orr. "Jdst a bit of incentive to get them running fast." Mark Bodnar, a recruit from Barber- ton, Ohio, took home the trophy yester- day, covering the mile in 4:51. Track coach Jack Harvey probably wouldn't be too interested in having Bodnar run for him, but a sub-five mile isn't half bad for a guy who, is expected to be able to dribble a basketball while running. Junior forward Alan Hardy made a race out of it, finishing second in 4:52. Half a stride behind him was Bodnar's twin brother, Marty. Co-captain Phil Hubbard, the Wol- verine's top scorer a year ago, logged the entire mile, showing no ill effects from a knee injury suffered in the off- season while competing in the World Games. Last year's mile winner, Bobby Jones, was not around to defend his 'title,' having transferred to Tulane this year in search of more playing time. Despite his tenth place finish, senior co-captain David Baxter called the race "the bests mile ever." No official recor- ds are kept on such things, but the top times were the best in recent memory. The cagers get down to the nitty-grit- ty of basketball next Monday when practice actually opens. Orr's Wolverines will definitely miss depart- ed starters Ricky Green, Steve Grote and Johnny Robinson. Along with the Bodnars, newcomers include Robin- son's 'little' brother Mike (6-10, 240), plus Mike McGee, Johnny Johnson and Paul Heurrmann. 9.. 4. . .4 4, SPORTS OF THE DAILY: A Red By the Wir DETROIT --V SDan Maloney scor remaining last ni Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Le teams' new coach satisfaction in thei League debuts. Pat Boutette sco Jack Valiquette as Toronto goals in Ro game behind the M Boutette's secondg third period, gavet seemingly safe 3-1] Wings tie Leafs e Services ter-forward Joe Meriweather to New Veteran left wing Orleans for the Jazz' 1978 first-round red with just 1:36 draft choice and future considerations. ight to give the "The decision to make the deal was a a 3-3 tie with the difficult one;" said Mike Gearon, afs and give both president of the Hawks. "It is an ies a measure of economic move based on the decision of r National Hockey ownership." Meriweather spent only one season red two goals and with Atlanta following his acquisition sisted on all three from the Houston Rockets prior to the Eger Nielson's first 1976 season. He averaged 11.2 points Maple Leaf bench. and 8.5 rebounds per game last year. goal, 3:26 into the the Maple Leafs a Badger broken lead. But rookie Rick Bowness rifled a 35-footer between Toronto goalie Mike Palmateer's legs with 4:29 to play to trigger the Detroit comeback. Fellow rookie Dale McCourt set up Maloney's goal-mouth shot with a behind-the-net pass. Boutette and linemate Jim McKenny scored just 3:33 apart in the second period to give the Maple Leafs a 2-1 lead after Michel Bergeron scored in the first period for Detroit. A crowd of 12,872, some 4,000 less than capacity, turned out to watch Detroit's new management team of General Manager Ted Lindsay and Coach Bobby -Kromm to see what they could come up with and they were not disappointed. Hisle has surgery MINNEAPOLIS - Outfielder Lar- ry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins underwent surgery yesterday for removal of two' bone spurs, a Twins spokesman said. The spokesman said Hisle would be hospitalized for the rest of this week. Hisle, 30, led the American League MADISON, Wis. - Forward James "Stretch" Gregory, who led the University of Wisconsin basketball team in scoring and rebounding as a freshman last year, broke his right wrist while working out with UW freshman Larry Petty yesterday. BILLBOARD. Season tickets for hockey are still on sale. They cost $50 for the general public, $30 for faculty and staff, and $21 for students. The annual intraquad hockey game will be played tonight at Yost Ice Arena beginning at 7:30. Tickets are $1. TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY PROGRAM AT MIT The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is now offering a Master of Science Program in Technology and Policy. 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