11 -Sh Thio aun Dafl.Summ Week -Wednesdlav.Mav 26.1993 I 1 Illu IVI1.I."Yall VW17 yull"IIGl vrwnll - TTUAlvavc+r, ITMY 46v, vv _ _ _ - i Women runners pull off upset, capture first ever Big Ten title By BRETT JOHNSON "It was a total team effort with the 3000 run. McClimon, Courtney DALY SPORTS WRITER contributions from everyone," Michi- Babcock, Karen Harvey and Katy Last weekend at the women's track gan coach James Henry said. Hollbacher finished second through and field Big Ten championships in The Wolverines were led by Laura fifth in the event to wrap up the Wol- East Lansing, Michigan beat favorite Jerman and Molly McClimon. Jerman verines' victory. Illinois for its first ever conference won the heptathalon with 4917 points. "The final nail in the coffin was title. Although they only had two indi- McClimon was victorious in the 5000- the performance of the ladies in the vidual winners, the Wolverines scored meter run (16:28.20) as she edged out 3000," Henry said. "They did what in 17 of the19 events to defeat the teammate Chris Szabo. needed to be done in order to put ilini, 150.5 to 143. The key event for Michigan was Illinois out of reach." Men roll unlucky seventh at MSU PETER MATTHEWS/Daiy The Michigan women's track team leaped over the favorites to win the Big Ten title last weekend. In the process, Wolverine coach James Henry earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors. By BRENT MCINTOSH DALY SPORTS WRITER EAST LANSING - The chang- ing of the guard occurred lastweekend for the Michigan men's track team. The seniors strode through their final Big Tenchampionshipmeet, whilethe freshman also shone. Even so, Michigan could only look- onaswinnerOhioStatescoredinevent after event at Ralph Young Track in East Lansing. The 61 points earned by the Wol- verines merited a seventh place finish, 81.5 points behind the Buckeyes. The top Michigan senior was Matt Smith, who finished third in the 3000- meter steeplechase and sixth in the 5000 run. Representing the freshmen was Scott MacDonald, reigning Big Ten Indoor Freshman of the Year. Histhird place finish in the 1500 run anddhis fourth in the 800 rim was a step down from his indoor mile victory, but he seemed pleased with his first outdoor Big Ten Championship meet. "I have non complaints; the races were really intense,"MacDonald said. The high point of the meet for the Wolverines was freshman Sean Clancy's second-place finish in the decathalon.Clancywonallthreethrow- ing events on his way to a total score of 7,126 points. The Michigan 4 X 100 team used Tyrone Wheatley's blazing anchor leg 1! U Michigan hitters honored By ANTOINE PITTS DALY BASEBALL WRTER 30 appearances broke his own singl The Michigan baseball team con- season record. cluded its season with last week's Freshman first baseman Sco awards banquet. Weaver took the BillFreehan award The only multiple award winner Michigan's top hitter. was senior third baseman Matt Copp, "I just wanted to come in and cot whoclaimedtheRayFisherMostValu- tribute as a freshman," Weaver sai able Player Award as well as the Wol- "Once I started hitting it seemed like verine Awa for spirit and leadership. wanted to ... become more of an RI Copp began the season as abackup and home run hitter." infielderbuteventuallyhithisway into Scott Timmerman repeated as th the lineup. Ted Sizemore Best Defensive Play On the mound, Todd Marion was Award winner. The Betty Simmot awarded the Geoff Zahn Most Valu- Most Improved Player Award went able Pitcher Award. RodneyGoble,whileBryanSantotoc Marion finished 1993 with a 2-2 theSteveBorosScholarAthlete Awa record, 1.14 ERA and eight saves. His outright this season. to finish fourth in 41.40. The mile-relay team also crossed the line in fourth place, an impressive finish considering that the second and thirdlegswerrunby freshmenTrinity Townsend and Brian Renaldi. Stan Johanning's third-place jav- elin throwof65.98mwasgood enough to break the Ralph Young Trackrecord. le- tt as a- id. I BI 1 1 MONDAY: Burger, fries, & soft drink, $4.89 TUESDAY: 15i wings, $3.25 pitchers WEDNESDAY: Chili or chicken taco salad, $4.89 THURSDAY: Beef on weck, fries & soft drink, $4.89 FRIDAY: Chicken kabob, fries, and soft drink, $4.89 T 1220 South University 665-7777 he er as to Kok rd _______________ ii mm DEPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM is now forming a Focus Group to provide a channel for student input. I What information would you like included in this year's Student Directory? V Is the Directory easy to read? I r Offer any suggestions to make a better Directory. Call 764-0557for information. For Additional Information Contact: IMSB 763-3562