Page 12-The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 24, 1992 Silverdome to host World Cup PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - The Pontiac Silverdome will be the first indoor stadium to host a World Cup game when the international soccer tournament comes to America in 1994. The Silverdome was among nine U.S. stadiums chosen to host the World Cup, thrilling organizers as- sembled for the announcement yes- terday at the domed stadium about 30 miles north of Detroit. "I would have bet against us a year ago," said Roger Faulkner, who organized Michigan's bid to host the tournament. "A lot of people here got chills when they read our name. "I don't think you have to care about soccer to be excited today, you just have to care about Michigan." Foxboro Stadium outside Boston, Chicago, Dallas, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Orlando, Fla., Stan- ford Stadium in Palo Alto, Calif., Washington and Giants Stadium out- side New York also were selected. Twenty-six communities applied for the 52-game tournament, which will be played from June 17-July 17, 1994. "I have always boasted Michigan is one of the greatest places in the world to live, work and play," Gov. John Engler said. "By saying 'yes' to World Cup Michigan '94, people from around the world will find out as well." 1994 World Cup by MikeI $$ Daily Sport tennis evens season record Hill is Writer The Michigan women's tennis fltId8 n Mich. team's weekend trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama proved to be a nice break from not only the dreary Ann Arbor weather, but also a torrid Big Ten schedule. 'A The Wolverines regrouped from a6-3 loss at the hands of Alabama, the host of the Crimson Tide : Invitational, to notch easy victories over South Alabama and SoutheasterntLouisiana. The two victories evened Michigan's record at 6-6. D"We bounced back really nicely with wins on Saturday and Sunday," Sded coach Bitsy Ritt said. "I thought we played really ' well, especially Saturday." The Wolverines cruised to a 6-0 victory Saturday morning against South Alabama. Led by No. 1 sin- gles player Kalei Beamon's 6-4, 6-3 victory over Amanda Mitropoulos. Because the Wolverines won all six singles matches the doubles matches were not played. "We really got a team win against them," Ritt said. "Not to take anything away from anyone, but South Alabama wasn't as competi- tive as I thought they would be. All of our singles played excellent." Michigan knocked off Southeastern Louisiana, 7-2, on Sunday to complete the weekend series. Due to injuries, Louisiana was forced to default No. 5 and 6 singles and No. 3 doubles. The four- player squad was able to muster only two singles victories. For the Wolverines, Beamon crushed Iris Muller, 6-1, 6-0, and Jaimie Fielding fought off Claudia Anwender, 7-6, 6-4, to secure the victory. Due to the fact that the Wolverines had already taken five positions, Southeastern Louisiana conceeded the rest of the doubles matches. With the victory, Beamon com- pleted a perfect 4-0 weekend. She also topped Alabama's Jenny Whalen, 6-3, 6-7, 7-5, in her singles match on Friday. Beamon teamed with senior Kim Pratt at No.1 dou- bles to register another three-set victory over the Crimson Tide. "Kalei had a great weekend," Ritt said. "To win two three-setters in the same day is great. It was really neat for her to come back from that sec- ond set tie-breaker against Alabama. She did just a great job." Ritt said she was most pleased with her team's performance against Alabama, despite the loss. The Tide is ranked 25th in the country. "We showed that we can be competitive with top-ranked teams," Ritt said. "Alabama is a tough team. They're probably comparable to the second best team in the Big Ten and that's about where we want to be. So this meet should really give our players confidence going into next week's Big Ten meets." The Wolverines look to continue their success next weekend when they face Purdue and a red-hot Illinois squad. The Illini recently up- set Notre Dame, 5-4. "We're going to need big per- formances again," Ritt said. "Illinois has proven that they can play really good tennis. But I think we now know that we can match up with just about anyone." 0 Amazin' Blue- A co-ed a capella singing ensemble. Comedy Company - A student- directed and written comedy troupe that performs once a term and has travelled to other Big 10 schools. Impact Dance - For non-dance majors who have extensive training in all areas of dance. M-Flicks - The largest film group on campus. Soph Show - A musical whose cast consists of first and second year students. MUSKET - The largest musical theatre group on campus. Entertainment Laughtrack - Featuring student comedians and professional headliners Wednesday nights. Soundstage - Sponsors estab- lished bands (local and student) to perform weekly. Special Events - Brings exciting activities to the U of M such as Mademoiselle, Girbaud Fashion show...anything you dream up. Starbound - A campus-wide talent competition that gives students the opportunity to perform win prizes, and gain experience and recognition. coordinators of Homecoming, UAC plans the parade, float contest, pep rally, and many other campus-wide activities. Michigras - Brings the festive atmosphere of Mardi-Gras to U of M. North Campus Enrichment College Bowl - A competitive quiz- trivia contest, beginning with an intramural tournament whose champions travel to contest during the winter term. Mini-Courses - Each term, over 30 noncredit course are offered, ranging from aerobic dance to sign language. Northern Lights - Brings current UAC events to North Campus and creates its own programs specially suited for the North Campus community. Viewpoint - Sponsors a variety of lectures and forums for discussion, including Student Soapbox. Organization Tech Crew - Supplies and monitors the necessary sound and lighting equipment for all the events UAC sponsors. Ticket Central - Serving all of UAC's committees by controlling the sale and accounting of all tickets at UAC events. '@ png/Summer Housing 0 Alice Lloyd Residence Hall Applications will be accepted starting on Wednesday, March 25th, at 100 Student Activities Building from 8a.m.- 4p.m. Questions? Call the Housing Information Office at (313) 763-3164. U of M Housing Division and University Unions. A Unit of Student Affairs 0 0I I I n