The Michigan Daily-Friday, December 2, 1977-Poge,14 WISCONSIN COMES TO TOWN: Icers set for key series By BRIAN MILLER The highly explosive Wisconsin Badgers are in Ann Arbor this weekend to play a two game set against "the Wolverines in what could be the biggest hockey series of the year. The.Badgers are the defending NCAA hockey champions, and it was Michigan they beat last March to claim that honor. WISCONSIN WON that championship game, 6-5 in overtime, taking the season series between the two teams, six games to one. However, five of those seven games were decided by only one goal, including Michigan's lone win, a 7- 6 overtime victory in Madison. That was last year but it seems as if this year's Badger hockey squad might be just as successful. "This is a big series, naturally, coming off last spring's NCAA cham- pionship game," explained Wolverine coach Dan Farrell, "I think the team that beats Wisconsin will win the WCIA championship. "THE BADGERS are a finesse team and they move the puck well," Farrell continued. "They have a great power play and their record defensively is superb, the best in the conference.' Onemajor reason Wisconsin's defen- se is so great is the play of junior goalie Julian Baretta, who Farrell claims is Donahue ranks with the best goaltender in the league. Farrell points to Baretta's statistics to back that statement up: a 7-2-1 record with a 2.94 goals against average. To put that in perspective, -most coaches contend they can win consistently with a goalie that sports a goals against average of 4 or less. Offensively, Wisconsin has the league's leading scorer with 23 points, in center Mark Johnson, coach Bob Johnson's son, and center Mike Eaves, who is tied for the fifth spot, with 18 points. The Badgers lost the services of their fine centerman, Mike Meeker, to the Canadian Junior League earlier this year.' MEEKER, WHO scored 26 goals and added 27 assists last year, felt he would have a better chance to make the NHL by playing in Canada for the next couple of years. "Meeker's leaving hasn't hurt Wisconsin any," Farrell noted. "The Badgers haven't lost since he left." Wisconsin comes to Yost in second place-in the WCHA, fashioning an 8-2 record after the first five weeks of con- ference play. The Wolverines are 7-3 and in third place. Both teams find themselves trailing conference leader Denver, who stand 9-1 thus far. "DENVER HASN'T played any of the good conference teams yet," explained Farrell. "I think that in the end, either us or Wisconsin will be on top. "This should be a challenging weekend-with the home ice and remembering last year, we hope to do well." The Wolverines enter the weekend healthy. Last week against Colorado College, center Dan Lerg left midway through the first period of"Saturday's game with a leg injury, but Farrell says it isn't serious. "DAN SKATED in practice without pads and looked good this week. But I'm still not sure if we'll play him or not," commented Farrell. Farrell plans to use Frank Zimmer- man in goal tonight but is undecided about Saturday. As for the offense, Farrell thinks things are finally falling together. "I think we've finally determined who our top nine forwards are," he said. THE LINES SHAPE up like this: Ben Kawa, Dave Debol, and Doug Todd on the first line; Bill Thayer, Kip Maurer, and Dan Hoene on the second; Lerg, Mark Miller, and Mike Coffman on the third. "I know these guys can score and hopefully they will play well at the other end of the rink,"said Farrell. "Our defensemen are playing well too," continued Farrell. "We're getting some fine performances from our people back there on the blue line., "Like I said, this should be a challenging weekend." UPIAll-An Michigan's senior offensive guard Mark Donahue was selected yester- day on UPI's all-American team. Defensive end John Anderson was named to the second team. Donahue last week was chosen on Associated Press's all-America team. Michigan State center Al Pitts and fellow Spartan Larry Bethea, a defensive end, received honorable mention. The .UPI all-Anerican offensive backfield included Stanford quarter- back Guy Benjamin, leading Heis- man trophy candidate Earl Campbell of Texas, Terry Miller of Oklahoma State and Charles Alexander of LSU. First Team OFFENSE Tight end - Ken MacAfee, Notre Dame, Sr. Wide Receivers - Wes Chandler, Florida, Sr. Tackles - Chris Ward, Ohio St., Sr., Dan Irons, Texas Tech, Sr. I tertcans Guards - MARK DONAHUE, MICHIGAN, Sr., Leotis Martin, Arkansas, Sr. Center - Tom Brzoza, Pitt, Sr. Quarterback - Guy Benjamin, Stanford, Sr. Running backs - Earl Campbell, Texas, Sr., Terry Miller, Oklahoma State, Sr., Charles Alexander, LSU, Jr. Kicker-SteveLittle, Arkansas, Sr. DEFENSE Ends - Ross Browner, Notre Dame, Sr., Art Still, Kentucky, Soph, Tackles - Randy Holoway, Pitt, Sr., Brad Shearer, Texas, Sr. Middle guard - Reggie Kinlaw, Oklahoma, Jr. Linebackers - Jerry Robin- son, UCLA, Jr., Tom Cousineau, Ohio State, Jr., Gary Spani, Kansas State, Sr. Backs - Luther Bradley. Notre Dame, Sr., Dennis Thurman, USC, Sr., Zac Henderson, Oklahoma, Sr. - UPI Daily Photo by JOHN KNOX THE HIGH SCORING MICHIGAN forwards will have to contend with the WCHA's top goalie this'weekend. Kip Maurer, being pushed out of the crease dur- ing the NCAA finals last year, found out that Wisconsin's goalie Julian Baretta is a tough nut to crack. Both the Wolverines and the Badgers have their eyeg'oir the NCAA crown again this year and, each will be trying to knock the other out. Each team has a potent offense 'and are one-two in the league goal scoring depart- ment. Michigan averages 6.1 goals per game to Wisconsin's 5.7. A high scoring shoot-out may be on tap despite Baretta at Yost, tonight and Saturday night at 7:30. Vim.:: '!+i'"r x x ;#:tt3fi1i4kaxsPt^t'.4C19R ^! _.... _ ._. _,,.:95-;.""...: Mel Practyiss Prio-med Student Gabe Paul resigns NEW YORK - Gabe Paul, a veteran baseball executive wgo helped rebuild the New York Yan- kees into world champions, resigned yesterday as president of the Ameri- can League club. It is expected that the 68-year-old Paul ultimately will become head of the Cleveland Indians, the organiza- tion he left in January, 1973 to become president and part owner of the Yankees. Cedric Tallis, who has been the Yankees' vice president, will assume Paul's duties with the titles of vice president and general manager. Paul was instrumental in acquiring centerfielder Mickey Rivers from California, second baseman Willie Randolph from Pittsburgh, shortstop Bucky Dent from the Chicago White Sox and first baseman Chris Cham- bliss from Cleveland, as well as in the signings of free agents Reggie Jack- son, Don Gullett and Rich Gossage. AP Titans top Toledo By DAVE RENBARGER TOLEDO - The Detroit Titans gave their new head coach Dayid Gaines a victorious debut last night turning back an inspired Toledo quintet, 76-64, at Toledo's sold out Centennial Hall. Detroit's flamboyant f o r m e r coach, Dick Vitale, attended the affair, making his debut as a TV color commentator. Across the floor sat Gaines, who coolly guided the Titans'after taking over three days ago. On the court, sophomore guard Terry Duerod connected on a phe- nomenal 12 of 14 shots, including 10 straight, to pace the Titan attack. Terry Tyler and Kevin Kaseta chipped in with 13 points apiece. "I feel.relieved now. I haven't been getting much sleep," admitted Titan coach Gaines. "This one's for Dick. We gave him the game ball." > b v ti '. ...'.:.:. k3 .'. "' . . ,",_ 1 ,. w. p ' .. .jf ':.. r r u g j . . , _ ; : , , -'< ' rrr rirrir