Softball vs. Toledo Today, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Diamond SPORTS Crew vs. Cincinnati Saturday, 9 a.m. Ford Lake l The Michigan Daily Wednesday, April 19, 1989 Page 13 MSU Spartans to face streaking Wolverines as Gagin brothers meet BY JAY MOSES In the American Civil War, it has been said that external forces pitted brother against brother. Such is the case for the Michigan baseball team today, as the Wolverines (28-8, 9-2 in the Big Ten) journey to East Lansing to face cross-state rival Michigan State. The Spartans' starting shortstop is Alexy Gagin, the younger brother of injured Michigan shortstop Chris Gagin. Brothers or not, though, Gagins and their respective teams will be vying for leverage in the Big Ten standings as well as for bragging rights to the state's unofficial college baseball crown. Despite the Spartans' 13-12, 6-6 record, Michigan coach Bud Middaugh is not' taking them any more lightly than he takes any other Big Ten opponent. "There's a lot of parity in the Big Ten," Middaugh said. "And Mich- igan State is one of the teams that has a legitimate chance of winning the whole thing." The Wolverines will likely face the pitching tandem of Eric Metliner (2-2, 3.16) and Don Lindsay (2-3, 5.23). Offensively, the Spartans are led by outfielder Rich Juday, who is hitting .398 with 16 RBIs. First baseman Dan Masteller is hitting at a .309 clip with six homers and 22 RBIs. Although Michigan has been peaking in recent games, winning eight in a row and 22 of 26, Middaugh indicated that the Wolverines are entering a rough stretch. "We've been fortunate to win some of these close games,"~ Middaugh said. "These kids have finals coming up, and they're a little tired. They've played a lot of games, so you can understand if they might have lost a little spunk." Investigation Big Ten still looking into baseball program BY STEVEN COHEN AND JAY MOSES The Big Ten is continuing its investigation of the Michigan baseball team, and sources within the Big Ten office and others close to the team have said the results will probably not be publicly released until the end of the current season. May 14 is the team's last scheduled conference game, before the team will likely head into the Big Ten play-offs. The probe is looking into alleged recruiting violations and other reported illegalities, according to Athletic Director Bo Schembechler. MICHIGAN baseball coach Bud Middaugh refused to discuss the allegations and said he had not yet discussed the issue with Schembechler or the Big Ten investigator. "We are constantly reviewing comments that are received in our office," John Dewey of the Big Ten Enforcement Division said. "It is not unusual for coaches to make comments about a program." Initial reports said Iowa, Illinois, Michigan State, and Ohio State had complained to the conference, but these schools denied filing complaints which launched the investigation into the 28 alleged violations. Iowa baseball coach Duane Banks said that his school had not registered a formal complaint. "That (the allegation that Iowa filed a complaint) is news to me," Banks said. "We haven't even talked to the Big Ten. We may be the only Big Ten school that they haven't talked to. Everything I know is rumors. If it (a complaint) was done at Iowa, it was by someone other than me." BUT BANKS had ideas about those rumors. "I think that what everybody is trying to do is prove Bud Middaugh guilty until (proven) innocent." Michigan State coach Tom Smith was equally non- committal about the subject. "That's totally untrue," Smith said of the assertion that his program had registered a complaint. "I know that an investigation is under way. I know of no specific charges. We're not supposed to speak about this until the investigation is complete." Illinois coach Augie Garrido knew nothing of the- investigation, as he is only in his second year as head coach. However, former Illinois coach Tom Dedin, now head coach at Regis University in Denver, had some thoughts about the issue. "No, I never (registered) any formal complaint," Dedin said. "I probably made some complaints here and there like everybody else has, but I never registered anything formal. We were not recruiting the same kids. Bud and I always got along very well." However, Dedin said that he did have reason to believe that an investigation would be justified. "I had heard from other coaches that there were an awful lot of violations," he said. "There were coaches that were recruiting against Bud that had some very viable complaints." The Ohio State program could not be reached for comment. OTHER SOURCES indicated that coaches in the Mid-American Conference or even scouts for professional teams could have been responsible for initiating the investigation. "First of all, I haven't seen the allegations," Western Michigan coach Fred Decker said. "It's all speculation. I have had some dealings with that university in the past and if what their players told me is true, and I emphasize if , they would be in violation of NCAA rules. " Others are wary of the rumors. "I haven't paid any attention to it because, well, I've known Bud for the 12 years he was here and the. last 10 that he was at Michigan," Miami (OH) Sports Information Director Dave King said. "As far as I'm concerned its sour grapes. Coaches in the Mid American and Big Ten have been jealous of Middaugh for years. Just because you're successful doesn't meant you're cheating." Eastern Michigan coach Roger Coryell differed,,' however: "I don't think (the allegations) are: jealousy," Coryell said. "I think everyone would want: to play by the same rules." See Middaugh, Page 16 DAVID LUBLINER/Daily Though Michigan shortsop Chris Gagin's injury prevents him from facing his younger brother, his Wolverine teammates will be at hand to face Alexy Gagin's Spartan teammates today in Lansing Among the strong points for the Spartans is a very strong defensive infield. On the mound, though, they have reflected the fortunes of the rest of the team, suffering from streakiness. Their 4.44 team ERA belies their talent, as almost half of the runs scored against them have come in seven big innings. "I think a lot will be shown," Middaugh said. "It will be a tough series." 1 1 Table tennis team drops two Read FROM STAFF REPORTS Chandrasekar each took three ) On Saturday, the Michigan table matches for Michigan. tennis club invited a team from the ite no n en the DAI LY! two matches. Each team fielded two teams; an "A" and a "B" of three players each. 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