Wednesday, January 26, 1977

THE MICHIGAN DAILY

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SPORTS OF THE DAILY

Pistons

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Celtics

Notre Dame hockey...
... sport and spirit
By ERROL SHIFMAN
YOU GET A really special kind of feeling watching two class
teams in competition. The Michigan and Notre Dame hockey
operations are two prime examples of what sports ought to be
about.
However, there is a striking difference in the acceptance of
the two programs. Unlike Michigan, Notre Dame appears to en-
joy their hockey more.
Both teams showed the utmost professionalism in'last week-
end's series at Notre Dame. In many, that may evoke a sense of
"gee, it must have been a blood bath," because that's the conno-
tation we associate with hockey.
The two teams demonstrated, however, that violence is
not necessary to win a hockey game. Puttingthe puck in the
net is still the name of the game. In what was termed a cru-
cial series, many expected both teams to be high-strung.
Ironically, there was not one roughing penalty in the entire
series.
Notre Dame showed a finesse and a poise that are the mak-
ings of a winning hockey team.
Michigan provided only periods of brilliance but has proven
in, previous weeks that they too own a mastery over the game.
Team atitudes and conceptions of what sports programs
should accomplish separate the quality teams from the rest. I
witnessed two incidents which tended to darken my feelings
toward competitive sports, and show me why some teams are
labeled "winners" and others are not.
At a Blue Line luncheon held before all home series in
Ann Arbor, Minnesota-Duluth Coach Gus Hendrickson pro-
ceeded to joke about his team's status for twenty minutes.
When asked about his team's strong points, he responded
with a crack about vacation coming up to give him relief. UMD
is currently mired in last place h) the WCHA and a coach's de-
featist attitude surely must be a contributing factor. To me a
coach's job is to build confidence, not destroy it. He certainly
doesn't appear to preach the winning attitude.
Some teams will apparently do anything to win. In a recent
series with Colorado College, a blatant and uncalled-for act
occurred.
Skating off after Michigan's victory in the first game of the
series, the CC goalie (one of three brought by CC) skated the
length of the ice to attack Michigan's goalie. The apparent mo-
tive for the attack was to disqualify Michigan's number one
goalie for the following game. WCHA rules say that any player
who receives a fighting penalty is automatically ejected for the
next game.
When asked to comment on the att,"k, CC Coach Jeff Sauer
said, "I really don't think it was deliberate, it was no big thing."
How is it that two goalies over 180 feet from each other
have anything to fight about? Besides, the game was already
over, a team with character would accept defeat. There was
no sportsmanship lesson there.
Michigan Coach Dan Farrell accepted his double defeat at
the hands of Notre Dame realistically, and while disappointed with
his team's flat performance in the second game, he was gener-
ally pleased with the caliber of hockey that was played.
Notre Dame Coach Lefty Smith praised Michigan and each
team knew they had played a top-notch team.
Fan appreciation for the two outstanding programs differs
greatly. /
At Michigan, the hockey team is relegated to a distant
third behind football and basketball. The icers ride on the tra-
dition set out by the "major sports." When someone hears,
"Michigan hockey team," they think "Michigan, they have greatl
football and basketball teams; they must be good." The team
fights hard for its own recognition.'
Filling only half the arena for most games and the gen-
eral "nothing to do, let's go to a hockey game" attitude shows
me a lack of appreciation. There is no line problem for sea-
son hockey tickets at Michigan. Spirit also seems to be lack-
ing at the "games.
For those of you who disagree, contrast the attention given
Notre Dame hockey.
Aside from the fact that the Irish play their games in the
beautiful Athletic and Convocation Center, the enthusiasm
abounds. No re Dame, while a much smaller school, has the same2
reputation Michigan has with its football and basketball teams.t
But hockey doesn't take a back seat there.
Do you find cheerleaders with skates at Michigan? Doese
Michigan have a cheerleader that leads cheers? Does Michigant
have a pep band which plays snappy themes throughout the5
game?

If you answer any of the above questions with a yes,
then we must be watching two different games.
The cheerleaders at Notre Dame add to the enjoyment of I
the game. Basketball and football games have cheerleaders, why
not hockey?t
The pep band at Notre Dame played throughout the gamet
and kept the crowd hyper if not more involved in the game. The
amount of music generated by the Michigan pep band seems toc
coincide with how well the teamJs doing. Win or lose the ND
band plays on with variety.
All in all, the name of the game is spirit. Cheerleaders,1
mascots and pep bands add to the spectacle of sports and add t
a kind of electricity to the game.-
Watching hockey at Notre Dame is a good time. People say
they attend Michigan football games because it's fun. Michigan
plays top quality hockey but enjoyment seems to come only in
overtime or high scoring games in which Michigan comes out
on top.

BOSTON - Bob Lanier's 22
points led the Detroit Pistons to
a 91-89 victory over the Boston
Celtics in a National Basketball
Association game last night.
Lanier scored 14 points in the
second half as the Pistons ended
their three-game road losing


streak.
;The Celtics
by the loss
Cowens, who
in Sunday's
Philadelphia.
Havlicek led
tack with 30

were hampered
of center Dave
turned an ankle
game against
Captain John
the Boston at-
points.

Lanier brought Detroit back
and after a stuff shot by Mar-
vin Barnes, the Pistons trailed
29-26 at the end of the first
quarter.
Chris Ford stole the ball and
sank a layup with 9:37 remain-
ing in the secopd period to give
the Pistons a 30-29 lead. Detroit
held the lead for the rest of the
half and went into the locker
room with a 44-41 margin. La-
nier had eight points at half-
time and Havlicek had 15.
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Bulls bumped
NEW YORK - Bob McAdoo
scored 34 points to help the New
York Knicks snap a three-game
losing streak with a 108-91 Na-
tional Basketball Association
victory over the Chicago Bulls
yesterday.
McAdoo, who sat out the en-
tire fourth quarter, hit on 17 of
26 field goal attempts and also
grabbed 15 rebounds to lead
New York to only its third vic-
tory in the last 11 games.
The Knicks hit on 60 per cent

After a shaky start, the Pis-
tons led most of the way and
took a four-point lead into the
final quarter. But reserve for-
ward Steve Kuberski and Tom
Boswell gave the Celtics a 79-77
lead with nine minutes to go in
the game.
Then, Chris Ford brought the
Pistons back to: an 85-82 lead
with seven minutes to go and
the Pistons never trailed.
Havlicek and Sidney Wicks.
shot the Celtics to an early
12-1 lead but M. L. Carr and

of their field goal attempts in
the first quarter, taking -a 30-22
lead behind McAdoo's 12 points.
The 6-foot-10 forward added an-
other dozen points in the second
period and New York's defense
limited Chicago to 16 as the
Knicks stretched their lead to
54-38.
They clinched the victory by
o-tscoring Chicago 12-5 in the
first 4 minutes of the -third
quarter, McAdoo capping the
blrst with a decisive stuff shot
n-er Artis Gilmore, the B1111s'
7-2 center, to make it 66-43. Chi-
wmo closed within 14 points at
8-72 early in the fourth gnarter
hI the Knicks resnonded w th
10 consecutive points and won
easily.
S"ns burnt
PHOENIX - Larry Kenon
came up with 38 points as the
San Antonio .Sour~s halted an
}tht- mie Phnix home-vie-
torv string 116-108 in National
Raskothall Association action
last night.
George Gervin, limited to 14
minutes play in the first half
because of three fouls, came
on strong with 14 points to

lead a 39-point San Antonio
third-quarter attack that put
the Spurs ahead 90-80,
San Antonio shot 59 per cent
from the floor in the third quar-
ter and Gervin was seven-for-
seven.
The victory snapped a seven-
game losing streak on the road
for San Antonio that began
Dec. 10.
Paul Westphal was high scor-
er for Phoenix with 24 points
and Gervin had 24 for the
Spurs.

FELLOWS, THIS is a basketball ... Knicks star Bob McAdoo
seems to be teaching fundamentals to Chicago Bulls Norm
Van Lier and Phil Hicks. McAdoo taught more than that,
however, netting 34 points in leading the Knicks to a 108-91
victory last night.

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Go-Rec
By TOM SHINE
From informal Friday night sessions in
1968 to its present status as one of the
faster growing programs in the Intra-
mural Department, the Co-Recreational
division, like a certain cigarette, "has
come a long way, baby."
Since its inception, the purpose of the
Co-Rec program has been to allow men
and women to participate together in or-
ganized activities.
LOOSELY ORGANIZED four-week tour-
naments based on the Friday night gath-
erings in 1968 was the beginning of the
Co-Rec program. As interest and parriki-
pation increased, so did the number of ac-
tivi ies and the quality of organization.
When the number of participants, espe-
cially among women, continued to rise,
the IM department in 1973 decided to form
a Co-Rec division and separate it into two
leagues. For teams desiring a high level
of competition, there was the Competitive
League and for teams who want less em-

pIiasis on winning, the Recreational
League.
"Women have become really involved
in the program and have generally started
using the facilities more," said Co-Rec di-
rector Jan Wells. "The male domination
of the IM facilities has diminished some-,
what."
Besides providing recreation for men
along with women, another goal of the Co-
Rec program is'to stress team play. For
this reason, the rules are modified to help
the women.
ONE SUCH example is in basketball,
where the women's baskets count four
points to the men's two and the men are
not allowed to enter the key, the area im-
meliiately surrounding the basket.
"We like to emphasize the team aspects
of snorts," said Wells, "so we try to put
the men and women on an even basis.
Generally you will find that on a team
dominated by males, these teams usually
come out losers."

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With the formation of six new teams
this year, it is pretty obvious that partici-
pation is still growing. But what exactly
is the reason that the Co-Rec program en-
joys this success?
"Co-Rec games are really enjoyable, you
don't have to try too hard," pointed out
sophomore Paul Wichert. "There is a re-
laxed atmosphere and everyone is there
for a good time."
SOPHOMORE Jane Reade offered anoth-
er explanation for the progress the Co-
Rec program has made.r
"Most high school phys. ed. curriculum
for girls is really worthless, while guy's
curriculum is more developed. The Co-Rec
program is an excellent opportunity for
girls to compete on the same level as guys
and see how they rate."
Probably the most accurate assessment
of the Co-Rec's mounting success was
given by freshperson Jill Malina, who said,
"I'd just have to say that Co-Rec games
are a lot of fun."

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By GEOFFREY LARCOM I
Ohid State, always a nemesisj
for Michigan teams, was no ex-
ception for Joyce Lindeman and
her women's synchronized swim
squad last weekend.
Despite coming up with their
strongest performance of the
year, the Blue swimmers still
finished second to the Buck-
eyes in Saturday's College As-
sociation Meet.
"Watch out for us though,"

warned coach Lindeman, "We
were extremely close in some
events, so close in fact, that
I thing we will have a good
shot at them the next time
around."
The water acrobats, enjoying
an excellent season so far, have
only two defeats by Ohio State
to blot their record.
"Right now I'm very pleased,
we're doing as good as we ex-
pected," enthused Lindeman.

Highly touted Tartars
battle woman ccigers

"Along with OSU and Western
Illinois, we have the finest pro-
gram in the midwest, if not the
country."
Lindeman's girls have been
playing catch up all season
to the Buckeyes who began
giving out scholarships last
spring while Michigan couldn't
start until this fall.
"It definitely put us at a dis-
advantage, because they've been
recruiting top swimmers for half
a year longer than us," said
Lindeman, "We're catching up
though."
Mary Revere highlighted Sat-
urday's meet with a first place
in the individual compulsory
competition in which swimmers
perform specified stunts while
alone in the water.
What really pleased Linde-
man though were the results
of the freestyle events. "Sinde
it was our first routine meet,
I was satisfied. The girls de-
signed their own routinessfor
this meet and under pressure
executed them well."
,BILLBOARD
Any student interested in
being a manager for the 1977.
Michigan football team is
urged to contact Don DiPaolo
at 995=9462 or the football of-
fice at 663-2411 as soon as
possible.

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By CUB SCHWARTZ
The Michigan Women's bas-
ketball team, looking to avenge
a prior loss, travel to Detroit
tonight to take on Wayne State.
Sporting an 8-1 record, Wayne
State defeated Michigan in the
Wolverines' first contest of the
year, 88-78. Since then, Michi-
gan has evened its record at
S-5.
LED BY 5-10 SENIOR Mary
Carney, the Tartars have only
met defeat at the hands of St.
Laurentian. Carney spurs Wayne
State's fast break and leads the
team in scoring, assists and re-
bounds.
"They are very fast and iery
physical," commented Michigan
coach Carmel Borders. "They
are also a good outside shoot-
ing team and very strong re-
bounders."
"Basically they have played
the same teams we have except
Western Michigan, Grand Valley
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NBA
N.Y. Knicks 108, Chicago 91
DETROIT 91, Boston 89
San Angotio 116, Phoenix 108
NHL All Star Game
Wales Conference 4,
Campbell Conference 3

and Michigan State, and they
have beat them all," Borders
said.
THREE OF MICHIGAN'S five
losses have come at the hands
of those three teams.
"The first time we played
them was in our opening game,
which always is a hard one,
we have improved a lot since
then - it should be a real close
contest," said Borders.
"If we play the same way
against Wayne as we did Mon-,
day night we should come out
ahead," she said in reference
to the Wolverines loss at the
hands of Michigan State, 63-62,
Monday night.

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I watched Michigan lose twice
While winning and the quality of play
is also important. With some effort,
fun, too.
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and still enjoyed myself.
are important, atmosphere
Michigan hockey can be

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