The Michigan Daily - Sports Monday - April 20, 1992 - Page 5 "Shared Treasures" ,I Documentary film investigates prospects of renovating Tiger Stadium by Dan Linna Daily Sports Writer The. Tiger Stadium controversy has been the cause of much debate in Detroit and its metropolitan area./ When the issue came u at a Grateful Dead concert last suner, Michigan graduate student Lori Adair, realized the idea for a docu- mentary film on the subject. Adair joined forces with film and video 'major Eddie Neuwirth, and after five months of working nearly twelve hours a day they had "Shared Treasures," a 26-minute film ad- dressing the new stadium issue. The film was originally made for a documentary film class but it has gone to video and sold almost 100 copies in two weeks. "We never expected the film to go beyond the classroom, but when we came back from break in January we realized we had a good film and that it was marketable," Adair said. The film features former Tiger Broadcaster Ernie Harwell. He ex- plains the 'tiger's motives of im- proving their profit picture with a new stadiui with controlled park- ing, private skyboxes and modern concession suutds. Harwell says he thinks Tige Si idiumn could be pre- served, but belcives the Tigers are going to keep pursuing a new sta-. dium. The rennovation plan focused on in the film is the Cochrane Renovation Plan. The plan would modernize the. facilities at Tiger Stadium while keeping the historic stadium intact. Neuwirth and Adair said-they set out to look for both sides of the issue and had hoped to find a lot of con- troversy. However, they, found it very difficult to get both sides of the story as both Tiger owner Tom Monaghan and President Bo Schembechler declined to participate in the film. "I thought Bo would just blow us off," Adair said. "But Monaghan I was suprised by because he said yes in the summer and then declined af- ter some of his faux paus in the me- dia." In place of Monaghan an Schembechler, it is left up to Wayne county executive Ed- McNamara to represent the new stadium view. While Adair began the film with no opinion on the matter her work has influenced her that renovation should be looked into. "When we set out to make the film I couldn't. have cared less (whether a new stadium was built or Tiger- Stadium was renovated)," Adair said. "But now, it's not that I'm out to save the stadium, it's just that I now know rennovation is pos- sible. "Our hope is not to change peo- ple's minds, but more for them to re- alize that the issue is bigger than should it remain or should there be a new stadium. Renovation is possible and a lot of other factors come into play - human values, preservation; tradition, taxes; money, etc." 'After viewing the film, third year" engineering student Dan Salinas feels that renovation should be looked into, but is not sure it is the best option. "I don't see why they shouldn't try to renovate," Salinas said. "However, I think a new stadium would help change the image of the city. Tradition is nice, but I think the reputation of the city of Detroit is keeping people away from the sta- dium." Third-year Business school stu- dent, Greg Larson feels the film may have needed to focus on more on the future of a renovated stadium and the Tigers. "I think the film is good dn ap- pealing to peoples' emotions.but it doesn't focus on the future," Larson said. "The important question is what has to be done to' fill the stands? I think a new stadium would be good for the -.city and for the Tigers." Pitcher Eric Persinger and the Michigan baseball team took only one of four games from Indiana this weekend in Bloomington. The Wolverines fell to .500 in the Big Ten after the Hoosiers swept them is yesterday's doubleheader, 9-1,9-8. BASEBALL Continued from page 1 In the eighth, Indiana's Jeff Ramey hit a one-out single to drive in Calcateria for the winning run. Scott Winterlee went 4-for-5 whle Konuszewski took his second loss of the weekend. Konuszewski tied a school record in yesterday's game - albeit one the righthander won't want to tell his grandkids about. The junior pitcher moved his seson record to 3-7 by taking the loss in both games yesterday. With the seventh loss, Konuszewki tied Mike Ignasiak and Jim Burton for the Wolverines record for losses in a season. Konuszewki now stands second on the career list with 15 losses - two behind Ingasiak who has 17. Tomorrow at 3 p.m., the Wolverines host Eastern Michigan University in a makeup game at Fisher Stadium. DIVING Continued from page 1 As the hometown favorite, Smith said the event's location may have made the event even more difficult. "It was a lot of fun," Smith said. "And there was a lot of pressure. It was nothing like I have ever experi- enced before. The cheers really helped on the tower." Even though she finished second, Clark was not upset with the results. "Cokey and I are very close friends," Clark said. "It is a nice way to compete. It's always exciting. Right before her back twister I gave her a wink. I am happy she did so well in front of her family and friends." For Owen her seventh dive brought back memories. "This was a repeat of last year (at the 'outdoor nationals)," she said. "I bombed it last year. When I feel that all I have to do is land on my head I usually crash it. Unfortunately, I let that happen again today." In the men's platform, Jeffrey scored 593.43 points to beat out Pat Evans of the Cincinnati Stingrays by 8.10 points. It was the former Ohio State standout's first national title. "It means a lot to me," said Jeffrey. "I made the Pan-Am team and the Olympics in the platform, but I haven't won a national title." Friday night featured another outstanding performance from Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse of the Kimball Divers on the three-meter spring- board. She scored 500.64 points to her second title of the competition. With her other title, the one-meter springboard from Thursday, Farrell- Ovenhouse picked up the Phillips Performance Award, an honor voted on by her peers. Wendy Lucero-Schayes, a Kim- ball Diver, who won this event at last year's indoor championships, came in second place with a total of 489.00. Mary Ellen Clark dove well enough for third place. Two other Kimball Divers, Smith and A. Jill Schlabach finished sixth and ninth, respectively. Mark Lenzi, another Kimball Diver, was the top point-getter (674.46) in the men's three-meter springboard on Friday. World cham- pion Kent Ferguson, a former Mich- igan star, finished second with a total of 657.60 points. For the Kimball Divers, this was their third consecutive team title at this event. In addition, it was the most titles Kimball has ever had at one meet. "They did a tremendous job," said Kimball. "You never know for sure when your home whether its go- ing to be a value or not. "They were really excited to have a meet in their own pool. I've been here 33 years coaching and this is the first time we've ever had a home advantage in the nationals. It's (the team title) been something that my divers and I have sort of worked for this all year long." Eight Kimball Divers have now qualified for the Olympic Trials, June 17-21 in Indianapolis. Lenzi, Lee Michaud, Chuck Wade and Rob Silverman will make up the men's side of the team. The women's squad will be compromised of Farrell- Ovenhouse, Lucero-Schayes, Schla- bach and Smith. Mustang Diving's Zeke Crowley performs on the three-meter springboard during this weekend's Diving Championships at Canham Natatorium. SOFTBALL Continued from page 1 contribute to the Wolverine victory, with triples coming from Sieler and Campana. The Wolverines continued to pound the ball Saturday, totaling 13 runs in two games. Kovach started both games and recorded her sixth shutout of the year in the opener. Kari and Karla Kunnen each had two hits, while Benedictrsmacked her fourth triple of the year. Michigan confidently returned home after an 8-1 victory which fea- tured more strong hitting. Martin, Karla Kunnen and Benedict all recorded two hits, with doubles from Karla Kunnen, rookie Kim Clark and Benedict, who also had three RBI on the day. Junior catcher Karla Kunnen, who had not recorded an extra-base hit going into the series, found her power, racking up two doubles over the weekend. The Wolverines will play a make-up doubleheader against Eastern Michigan tomorrow, and continue play Wednesday with a twinbill against Central Michigan. Both games begin at 3 p.m. at Var- sity Diamond. Michigan diver Robert Silverman prepares for a platform dive in this 'weekend's Diving Championships at Canham Natatorium. Orioles' 3-2 victory over Tigers highlights full day of baseball -- ,psscia uu ress Bob Milacki became the latest "Baltimore pitcher to turn in a strong performance at the Orioles' new ballpark, stopping the Detroit Tigers on four hits over eight innings yes- terday in a 3-2 victory. Milacki (1-1) struck out seven and walked three as the Orioles won their third straight from the Tigers, clinching their first series-victory over Detroit in two years. The teams 'conclude the series Monday night. Gregg Olson pitched the ninth for his second save. Baltimore pitchers have allowed only seven runs and four extra-base hits in six games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The team's ERA at home is 1.17, and includes two shutouts by Rick Sutcliffe. Detroit got its runs on solo homers by Mickey Tettleton and Travis Fryman. The Tigers have scored only three runs in three games against the Orioles after get- ting 35 in a four-game series at Cleveland. Baltimore took a 2-0 lead against Walt Terrell (0-2) in the third. Chris Hoiles led off with a line drive into Mark McLemore's two-out RBI single gave Baltimore a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the inning, and Fryman hit his second homer of the season in the seventh. Rangers 6, Athletics 4 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kevin Reimer hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, rallying the Texas Rangers over the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on a rainy Sunday. Texas trailed 4-3 when Dickie Thon singled with one out in the seventh off Ron Darling. Rick Honeycutt (1-2) relieved, and Reimer me him with his first home run of the season. Barry Manuel (1-0), called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, pitched two scoreless in- nings for the victory. Jeff Russell pitched the ninth for his third save. Jose Canseco drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the fifth that put the A's ahead 4-3. Yankees 5, Indians 3 Danny Tartabull hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the New York Yankees got an- White Sox 4, Twins 1 Greg Hibbard extended his scoreless streak to 20 1-3 innings be- fore needing late relief help and the Chicago White Sox beat Minnesota 4-1 yesterday, the Twins' sixth loss in seven games. Hibbard (3-0) matched his career high with his third straight victory. He allowed six hits and was backed by four double plays in 7 2-3 in- nings, and Bobby Thigpen got four outs for his fourth save. John Smiley (0-2), a 20-game winner for Pittsburgh last year, had his longest outing of the season. Mets 11, Expos 6 Howard Johnson, hitting .163 entering the game, put New York ahead with a three-run double in the seventh inning as the Mets beat the Montreal Expos 11-6 yesterday. On the play, left fielder Ivan Calderon failed to field the carom off the left-field wall, allowing Johnson to also score to give the Mets a 74 lead. Anthony Young (2- 0) was the winner in relief of Sid Fernandez. Marmnis Grissom's two-run ho- terday for their sixth straight victory. Buechele was 3 for 4 with three RBIs and Van Slyke was 3 for 3 and scored three runs as the Pirates im- proved to 9-2 for the first time since 1966. Bob Walk left after 3 2-3 innings with a strained right groin, but Bob Patterson (1-0) got the victory. Buechele's two-run single and shortstop Mariano Duncan's throw- ing error helped the Pirates to a 3-0 lead in the first against Danny Cox (1-1). Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 4 Scott Cooper's strange single off the pitching rubber drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a four-run rally Yesterday that sent the Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4. Tom Henke, who had worked five scoreless innings this season, re- lieved to start the ninth with a 4-1 lead. But instead of getting his first save, Henke (1-1) took- the loss, hurt by an error by first biseman Pat Tabler and Cooper's odd hit. Danny Darwin (1-0) was the winner despite allowing two runs in from a four-run fifth against another pitcher with a long time between victories, Danny Jackson. Jackson (0-3) hasn't won in his last 12 starts dating back to last June 14 and has+ only one victory in the last two sea-+ sons. Giants 8, Reds 2 John Burkett pitched eight strong innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 yester- day to sweep the three-game series. Burkett (1-1) retired the first 12 Reds and allowed only five singles in his eight innings, striking out three and walking none. Jeff Brantley finished. The Giants who scored six runs in the first inning- Saturday, sent eight batters to the plate for six hits and four runs off Tim Belcher (1-2) in the first. Mariners 12, Brewers 9 Ken Griffey Jr. drove in acareer- high five runs and drew a pickoff throw that went wild in the eighth inning, allowing the go-ahead -run to score and sending the. Seattle Mariners to a wild 12-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday. Bulls top Pistons, 103-85. CHICAGO (AP) - Michael Jordan scored 32 points and the Chicago Bulls, as they did the en- tire season, led all the way yester- day to close their most successful campaign with a 103-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Jordan finished with a 30-plus average for his sixth straight NBA scoring title, and the Bulls finished with a 67-15 record, best in fran- chise history. It was also the best overall in the NBA, giving Chicago homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. Seeking a second straight NBA crown, the Bulls will open the play- offs with home games Friday night and Sunday against either Miami or Atlanta. The Pistons closed at 48-34 and will open their playoff series at New York with games Friday night and Sunday. The season wrapup was a laugher. The-Bulls rolled to a 47-36 halftime lead and opened a 71-51 lead in the third quarter with a 10-2 run. Isiah Thomas, who led the Pistons with 28 points, put on a spurt by scoring Detroit's lastn11 points at the close of the third pe- riod, pulling them to 78-66. But Jordan scored six of the first eight points in the fourth quarter as the Bulls shot ahead 86-66. The Bulls took a 10-2 lead and upped it to 20-10 behind Jordan and