SPORTS Page 12 Friday, July 17, 1987 The Michigan Daily The Buck stops here All-American wide receiver Cris Carter, who earlier admitted he had signed with an agent, was declared ineligible for his senior season by Ohio State officials. Carter caught a school-record 69 passes for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. 215S. STATE. ANN ARBOR, MI 313-663-7403 JAPANESE RESTAURANT APPETIZERS QUICK LUNCHES SUKIYAKI TERIYAKI FRIDAY SUSHI BAR UNTIL 2 PM Golden Words BY GREG MOLZON Baseball's All-Star break is over now and fans can look forward to an interesting second half of the season filled with exciting pennant races and star players chas- ing long-time records. As the season resumes, here is one humble fan's feelings and predictions of what has happened so far and what may be in store during the second half of the year. -THE LIVELY BALL DEBATE: While play- ers and teams are hitting home runs at a record pace that projects to a total of 4,650 for the season ( that's 850 more than last year's record), let's not put all the blame on a supposedly juiced-up ball. Whether it goes farther or not, there is no doubt that many of the home runs can be attributed to the atro- cious pitching nowadays. Along with a decreased strike zone, the pitching tal- ent has become filled with young pitchers who still belong in the minor leagues and older pitchers who should be retired by now. In fact, the American League ERA of 4.49 is the highest since the 4.58 of 1950, and the National League's ERA of 4.22 the highest since 1930's 4.97. Better pitching would definitely cut down on the number of runs produced and home runs hit, as was evidenced in -THE ALL-STAR GAME: This year's midsea- son classic was a non-memorable, 13-inning, 2-0 affair won by the National League, which proved that good pitching can still beat good hitting. It was quite ironic that in this year of the home run, the game featured a scoreless duel that more than dou- bled the longest scoring drought in All-Star history. Although it's hard to prove anything from one game, it's an interesting theory that if there were more top pitchers like Bret Saberhagen, Jack Morris, and Mike Scott, we wouldn't be seeing formidable assaults on long-time records by hitters like Wade Boggs, Tony Gwynn, and -MARK MCGWIRE The Oakland Athletics' Big Mac has had a remarkable first half of the season that has seen him swat 33 home runs and he could be on a pace to eclipse Roger Maris' 26-year old mark of 61. Although it's doubtful that the first-year player will Around the horn... ...one fan's views break the record when pitchers start adjusting to and pitching around him, he is sure to break the rookie record of 38 and should reach 50 easily. McGwire is also a lock to win the Rookie of the Year Award, even though there is a surplus of quality4 rookies having great years, like Devon White, B.J. Surhoff, Kevin Seitzer, Matt Nokes, and -BO JACKSON: Yes, Bo is having a good first year with 18 home runs, 45 RBIs, and a batting aver- age of .255. However, the former Heisman Trophy winner obviously gained the most attention when he announced his intention to play professional football with the Los Angeles Raiders. Although he is being unfairly criticized by some, it's a noble idea by a super athlete to see if he can ac- complish a dream that no one else has since Vic Janowicz played both sports in 1954. It's not impossible for a short span, but the belief here is that he will eventually have to choose one or the other-and the choice will be the pigskin of the NFL. In the meantime, Jackson won't be able to join the Raiders until October because his Royals will win the AL West before eventually losing out in the playoffs to the -TORONTO BLUE JAYS: Sorry, Tiger fans,4 but the talented Blue Jays will win the AL East. The' Tigers have surprised many and will continue to have an excellent year because of strong hitting and out- standing pitching, but will lose it in the end to the overall superior talent of Toronto. Don't fret, though, because there will be an excit- ing, close division race between the Jays, Tigers, and Yankees, with the teams finishing in that order. Kansas City will win the West because of its pitch- ing, but will fall to Toronto as this will be the year of the first Canadian World Series. In the Series, the Blue Jays will face the winner of the NL Playoffs between St. Louis and Cincinnati. The Cardinals will reach the Series for the second time in three years, but will end up second best again. You don't agree? Well, remember, it's just one humble opinion. w DAILY SPECIALS TAKE-OUT HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11AM-9PM Sun. -closed until Sept. 13 then 3PM-8PM DEPARTMENT STORE BUYOUTS AT TREMENDOUS SAVINGS. UP TO 90% OFF ORIGINAL PRICES. YOU HAVE TO SEE THE SAVINGS TO BELIEVE IT! College students' fine quality sportswear starting at $6.00. GE R 'Men's designer clothes and women's summer dresses starting at $10.00. Designer labels also on blankets, linens, flatware, and other BARGAIN T E apartment accessories. Formal dresses starting at $10.00. 715 N. UNIVERSITY 3 stores from Kresge's-downstairs at Hamilton Sq. Mall 662-0886 10% OFF with this coupon Michigan Daily SPORTS 763-0376 -Daily editors up for Big Ten award Daily sports editors Scott G. 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