44 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, July 19, 1999
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By Steve A. Rom
a Daily Sports Writer
Michigan golf coach Jim Carras does-
n't hide the fact that he thrives on coach-
ing in Ann Arbor.
"I've been here 67 years," Carras said
from the comfort of his office, overlook-
ing the Universities golf course last
Monday afternoon. "I know so many of
these people. It's like old home week"
Moments earlier he was entertaining
1997 Rose Bowl MVP Brian Griese,
who was one of the many participants at
the Millie Schembechler Golf Classic -
a fundraiser for adrenal cancer research .
With sport celebrities ranging from
legendary Tiger's manager Sparky
Anderson to Michigan football great
Anthony Carter - all within earshot of
Carras' office - the extremely affable
coach opts for an impromptu, closed-
door interview with a student reporter
covering the event.
And for those who attended this year's
tournament, that type of consideration
was the norm, not the exception.
"We've been waiting for you," a
group of polite elderly ladies said to
Michigan State coach Nick Saban, as he
finished up on the 9th hole. The soft-
spoken Spartan coach responded with a
smirk, as he got into his golf cart.

"This is my favorite town in the
world. "
- Jim Harbaugh
of the San Diego Chargers, on Ann Arbor

"I look forward to this," Saban said.
"It's great that the two schools can get
together"
Not only did schools get together, but
people did, too. It was a chance to have
nationally recognized athletes and
celebrities mix with normal working cit-
izens - without pretension.
This gave, for example anyone the
chance to ask Detroit Red Wing - and
former Wolverine - Aaron Ward, what
the feeling was like in the Wings locker
room immediately after they were elimi-
nated from the playoffs by the wretched
Colorado Avalanche.
In case anyone is interested Ward
described it as, "Sheer disappointment."
Maybe that's why Ward, and most of
the other participants, make it a point to
attend this extremely uplifting event
every year, forgetting their problems to
contribute to a worthwhile cause.
"It's always good to get back and see

some friendly faces," Anthony Carter
said.
Some of Schembechler's other
favorites to don the maize and blue were
also available to the fans.
Like Jim Harbaugh for example, who
although he had a love-hate relationship
with the famed coach still loves coming
back to Ann Arbor.
"This is my favorite town in the
world," Harbaugh said.
And that's saying a lot, considering he
is now playing in his fourth NFL city.
Yet, the enthusiastic quarterback finds
the time to sign autographs, answer ran-
dom questions, and even enjoy an ice
cream sandwich.
"That ice cream truck right there,"
Harbaugh pointed out, emphasizing the
amenities of life in middle america.
Maybe that's why lie makes it a point
to return to his alma mater as often as
possible, even in light of a demanding

schedule.
But an allegiatre to Atn Arbor, or a
Michigan degree, svere not requirement'
for one to be invited to this event.
"I'm originally from Chicago," NBA
legend, and former Detroit Piston, Isiah
Thomas said. "Michigan has really given
me a great feeling of acceptance."
And lie returned the favor, by accept-
ing as many fans as he could that
approached him for his signature.
Although this occasion was all about
the cause, the competitive instincts of the
athletes were evident.
When former Pittsburgh Steeler and
current ABC analyst, Lynn Swann,
approached the 10th hole, he had all the
swagger and confidence of a Super Bowl
champion. Once club met ball though,
the prancing ended.
Swan shanked his tee shot well
beyond the trees on the left side of the
fairway. The old pro could do nothing
but shake his head and think to himself'
that it was a good thiig there was no
gallery.
Providing solace is a brief story, which
Carras was kind enough to share.
"When I first met Bo, he couldn't hit
a ball 10 yards. Now he has developed
into, not a strong golfer, but.."
'Nuff said, coach Carras.

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coach as it was a charity event.
"I'm here because of Bo
Schembechler," Corso said. "I've been
coming out here for six years. I have a
lot of respect for him and all the things
he's tried to do and I want to be a part
of it."
Others echoed Corso's sentiments.
"Going through college here and
knowing about Bo and the respect that
he doesn't necessarily command but
that he gets brought me out here,

Ward said. "And just the fact that he's
the Bo Schembechler."
The event reflects the respect
Schembechler garnered not only by
accumulating an impressive 194-47-5
career record at Michigan but by the
fact that he did it with integrity and
without breaking the rules.
"Bo has done so much for the uni-
versity," Griese said. "Everybody has a
lot of respect for him and what he
does."
And despite being retired for 10 sea-
sons now, everyone still listens to
every word he says.

record comeback
on home soil
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - The
cruelty of Carnoustie yielded to crazi-
ness at the end.
The Scottish gallery sat in stunn
silence as the greatest collapse in gol
unfolded before their eyes. A little more
than an hour later, they sang and swayed,
celebrating the greatest comeback in
major championship history by one of
their own.
Paul Lawrie became the first
Scotsman in 68 years to win the claret
jug on his native soil, an unremarkable
champion in an unforgettable British
Open.
"A fairy story, Lawrie called it.
But it was a horror story for Jean
de Velde, the Frenchman who wanted to
wi itstyle and wound up losing in a
shocking display of self-destruction.
Lawrie started the final round 10
strokes out of the lead. More than an
hour after he had posted his 4 -under 67,
Ire stood on the practice green as Van de
Velde marched to the 18th tee with a
three-stroke lead.
Needing only a double bogey on t
final hole to become the first
Frenchman in 92 years to win the British
Open, Vanyde Velde was lucky to make
triple bogey and get into a playoff.
"I thought no way," Lawrie said when
asked if he ever imagined a playoff.
"Incredible"
The biggest comeback in a major
until Sunday was Jackie Burke Jr., who
was eight strokes behind amateur Ken
Venturi in the 1956 Masters.
As for Van de Velde, he was the fO
player to lose a five-stroke lead in the
final round of an Open since Jose
Jurado at Carnoustie in 1931.
His 8-foot parputt on the 72nd hole to
get into the playoff gave him only 101
putts for the tournament, a remarkable
performance that was wasted on the cra-
ziest 72nd hole ever played.
Cone pitches.
perfect game
NEW YORK (AP)-David Cone could
feel his heart "pounding through his uni-
form" when he took the mound in the
ninth inning.
AllofYankee Stadium was on its feet.
Don Larsen himself was sitting behind
home plate. All in all, a perfect day to
pitch a perfect game - and that's exact-
ly what ie did.
Cone dazzled the Montreal ExpW
with a wide assortment of pitches,
throwing the 14th perfect game in mod-
ern history to lead the Yankees to a 6-0
victorv.
"You probably have a better chance of
owinning the lottery than this happen-
ing," Cone said, whose career almost
ended three years ago because of an
aneurvsm near his right armpit.
On the very same field where Lars
pitched a perfect game against Brooklyn
in Game 6 of the 1956 World Series,
Cone pitched the first no-hitter in the
three-year history o interleague play.

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