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…- full court PRESS Baxter excels... Wokerines triumph By HENRY ENGLEHARDT Special to The Daily NEW YORK D AVE BAXTER'S butter-luscious jumpers woke up a woozy bunch of Wolverines in the second half…

… out on him which leaves someone else open. This is when we work best." The first ten minutes of the second half Michigan really was at its best. Fordham, unlike EMU, didn't let the Wolverines have their…

… 20 points, and freshman Johnny Johnson who sank 18. Johnson, the first half's only tasty Wolverine morsel, scored eleven points after he replaced Tom Staton with 12:33 left. The Wolverines stayed alive…

… missed those free throws we would have lost," Baxter said. The senior from Detroit's Lutheran West was not the only Wolverine who missed a lot of free throws. Michigan sank 19 of 37 (51%) from the charity…

…%. WHAT WAS the problem? "Lack of concentration, and like we didn't get to practice here at all," Baxter said. The Wolverines had a variety of other problems in the first half, including poor field goal…

… time," Orr added. "We let them take it to us, and in the second half we took it to them," said Baxter. Michigan came out shooting in the second half. The Wolverines closed the Rams' eight point lead to…

… turnovers." Several of those turnovers came when the Wolverines attacked with their full court press that comes after completed free throws. Fordham turned the ball over six times, and Michigan scored six…

… Ryan. Thompson sank the third point of the play, putting the Wolverines or top for good, 48-46. This play, preceded by a Baxter bucket was part of a 13-point barrage by the Wolverines. Fordham led 46…

… Periods MICHIGAN ....................... 29 Fordham............................ 37 48 - 77 25 -62 PALMER LEADS SWEEP: Wolverines wall( By PAUL CAMPBELL Rick Palmer's unofficial comeback was officia…

… their injuries together, Bowling Green peaked late in' Mike Liut at 3:11. The Falcons tory, the Wolverines were mak- opening drop, I'll be alright," while we've been playing with the game, because the…

… Falcons tied the game at 7:54 on a pow- ing crisp set up passes, and the netminder said. ours " Michigan hockey coach' outscored the Wolverines 4-1 in; er play goal by Dave Easton. they accounted for goals…

… Thayer received a pass from two. Wolverine coach explained Michigan left the locker a rolling snowball, the Wolver- Dave Debol and rammed an- Michigan goalie Rick Pal- that goalies have a tendency room in…

…, the Wolverines plateau, thn the rest of the orialifier for the tourney atj were headed to Olympia. players. Olympia. The local icers "There'sno team going into (ollege Hockey All-Stars Maurer, who had…

… Wolverines last national champion was Jarrett Hubbard in 1974, who also wrestled at 150 pounds. The Wolverine's other place winner, Captain Mark John- son, finished in his customary bridesmaid's role in the…

…The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, December 6, 1977-Page 11 uckih dAeu d Partisans thrive ... .0 .on Wolverine win By BRIAN MILLER REFLECTIONS on a successful weekend of Michigan hockey: Three days ago…

…, the Wolverines swept the defending NCAA champion Wisconsin Badgers. Most people who went to the games have calmed down by now, but I'm still excited about what took place. I can picture the action as…

…. What he did say sounded like pre-game excuses on why his team might not do too well this weekend. Wolverine coach Dan Farrell was also entertaining, joking about his team's 6 losses in 7 games against…

… I -went Friday, I heard people talking about how good Wisconsin is and what a tough struggle the Wolverines were in for. I was at one of Ann Arbor's major banks about three hours before gametime…

…, for the first time in recent memory, Wisconsin's small con- tingent of fans were drowned out by the Michigan followers. When the Badgers scored first and early I thought, maybe the Wolverines' finish…

… tied the game for Wisconsin, Michigan scored, scored and scored again. The Wolverines pumped in three goals in the span of only 1:53. And the crowd went bananas again. Offense and defense-Badgers sputter…

… acrobatic goaltending of Frank Zimmerman. When the game finally ended the Wolverines embarrassed the con- ference's best defensive team and its best goal-tender, Julian Baretta, 11-3. Amidst the frenzy it was…

… the Badgers, but Saturday 7,649 (500 less than capacity) came to see the Wolverines. The whole scene was like a circus. Whenever the crowd started to quiet down as the two teams battled, some of the…

… goalie, Mike Dibble then scream- ing sieve after each Michigan goal. The fans also threw strainers (sieves), hats and even a shoe out on the ice. Everything went right again for the Wolverines as they…

… fans. It's just too bad the Blue don't play home again until next January. If the Wolverines do well on their ex- tended road trip, maybe all the re- maining home games might be as fun as the past two…

…ednesday, June 1, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY LIMINATED FROM NCAA'S: a k gional play - and stroked four. of those safeties against Michi- igan pitching. Wolverines Mike Parker and Rick Leach were voted…

… sophomore centerfielder went eight for fourteen at the plate and had a good defensive series, including a fine running catch against the Aggies. Leach finished the season as the Wolverines' top hitter with a…

… Wolverine pair 2-6, 7-6, to knock them out of the AA tournament in Athens, orgia. Plock and Curren had beat- t Etereek and Shaufler in dual meet earlier in the ason, then duplicated the at last Monday as…

… game for the Wolverines. After start-, er Craig McGinnis walked the Perry for two runs in the third and then erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning off Perry, Steve Howe and Tom Owens to break open…

… victory over Oklahoma, the Wolverines managed only four hits off Sooner hurler Scott Gardner, but picked up- five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat the Sooners - af- ter losing to the Big…

… against four defeats. Michigan finished with a 2-2 record on the tournament. Af- ter Sooner ace Mark Nipp best- ed Michigan southpaw Steve Howe Saturday, the Wolverines came back in a must-win situ- ation…

… on a sure bet, then check out the cross country action this after- noon on the Michigan Golf course. 'You see, Michigan State hits town at 4:15 to face Michigan in the Wolverines' only dual meet of the…

… losses to Notre Dame and North- western. THE WOLVERINES on the other hand will field a squad including eight of the ten lettermen which helped win the Big Ten championship for Michigan for the third…

…'ve had so far this year." WHEN ASKED if Michigan State posed any threat to the Wolverines, Warhurst responded "none whatsoever." Even though Warhurst may be overconfident, several of the Wolverine harriers…

… up the pace," Warhurst com- mented. "If he just stays in a pack we'll probably break him at three miles." State enters the race with a 6-10 record against the Wolverines and with the talent they…

… the Badgers don't build on it tomorrow. The fifteenth ranked Badgers lead the Big Ten with a 3-0 conference mark while the Wolverines are tied for second at 2-0. Wisconsin plays nine conference games…

…-ranked Wolverines will be without the services of tight end Mark }# Schmerge tomorrow. The junior from Cincinnati is sidelined with a foot in;- jury. Senior Derek Howard will return to his cornerback spot after…

… RENHARGER For track purists, the so-called 'Michigan Mile' was nothing special, and maybe somewhat amusing. But, for basketball buffs, with one eye on the calendar anticipating the Wolverine's opening tip…

…. Orr's Wolverines will definitely miss depart- ed starters Ricky Green, Steve Grote and Johnny Robinson. Along with the Bodnars, newcomers include Robin- son's 'little' brother Mike (6-10, 240), plus…

… stars for the Wolverines in- cluded junior guard Denise Cameron with 23 points. Freshwomen Abby Cur- rier and Brenda Vanhuizen contributed 18 and 14 points respectively. The Chippewa's Gina Mazzolini led…

… Central with 22 points in the game. The loss was the first of the season for the women and dropped their record to 1-1. - ELISA FRYE Men, women gymnasts shine as Wolverines outduel EMU twice, Special…

… team appears to be the team to beat in the Western Col- legiate Hockey Association (WCHA). Despite the many years of success for Wolverine icers, first place in the WCHA is an unaccustomed position. Only…

… once in the 18 year history of the conference has Michigan finished at.the top. Even then, though, Denver defeated the Wolverines inthe finals of the league playoffs. But with Michigan's success from…

… overtime, 6-5. The Pioneers' performance on Saturday is more in- dicative of the way they will play for the rest of the year. Once again, forward Perry Schnarr seems to play his best against the Wolverines…

… has passed his initial test. The Wolverines were riding high on a six-game winning streak over the Pioneers, a two-game sweep over Bowling Green and an eight-game home ice winning streak when Denver…

… Wolverine ,,,mgrs from left to right _are Dave.Debol, whose 99 points past year set a Michigan record c* kvmo adialia Ri D.Pl ..I.r. . waa m F. hrnar*t March 26 won 14 of 17 games, and Kip Maurer, the…

…. This time around coach Dan Farrell has virtually the same cast as the Wolverines will be strong contenders for the Western Collegiate Hockey Associ- ation and NCAA crowns. Led by WCHA scoring champion…

… contest. The Wolverines racked up the most wins and the most goals in Michigan history last season and Debol set the individual pace, matching Red Berenson's mark of 43 goals while total- ing the most…

… teams in college hockey. With 17 home games scheduled, there will be many opportunities to watch the Wolverines burn up the ice. . Student season tickets for the 17 contests are only $21 while individual…

… eith- er takes the pressure off the Wolverines or throws them into the pressurizer. "We're ready physically and mentally ,-- as well as we've been all year," said Michigan coach Johnny Orr. "We know the…

… importance of the game- it could definitely make us the Big Ten co-champions." However, if the Wolverines (14-2 Big Ten) fail to win to- night, the race for the Big Ten title would be wide open again. Purdue…

…'ll slow it up and keep it close. They run a delib- erate offense. But we'll try to press and keep the game mov- ing." A Wolverine victory tonight clinches at least a share of the Big Ten title and a trip…

… records currently be- long to last year's squad. Tonight's clash in Cham- paign is the first of three in four days for the third-rank- ed Wolverines. After invading Purdue on Saturday, Michigan quickly…

… returns home to lockj hornswith the Warriors of Marquette Sunday in Crisler Arena. If Michigan wins tonight and Minnesota falters at Wisconsin, the Wolverines will be undis- puted Big Ten champs - for; the…

… the inside shots." The win moves the Wolverines into the second round of the tournaient, meeting Western Michigan today at Grand Valley. The Wolverines have met the Broncos three times already this year…

… Hubbard have been named to the UPI All-Big Ten basketball team, as selected by the conference coaches. THE WOLVERINE DUO joins Minnesota's, Michae Thompson, Indiana's Kent Benson and Walter Jordan of Purdue…

… Farrell. coach Jack Harvey. "There will be top quality performers in every event." Sure, you say the season has only one more weekend and As the defending champions, the Wolverines then it's over. Not true…

…LACHLAN Michigan lived up to its reputation yesterday. The Wol- verines excited the fans, running the fast break whenever possible, in thrashing Ohio State, 93-72. The Wolverines' running game didn't allow Ohio…

… Wolverines, in the midst of playing seven games in 15 days, affles Buckeyes But, yesterday it was a dif- ferent story. "We never ran ,because we never really got our defense set up," Miller said. "We run…

… guy cutting and . . . that's 'xciting." And tthe Wolverine who was doing mdst of, the "cutting" was Robinson, who enjoyed his best game of the season. . "I was really just filling my lane," Robinson…

… -and the Wolverines will need him especially if Orr calls on his three-guard offense for added quickness. "My back is just real sore," Baxter said. "Now I shoot my jump shot and try to use my arms more…

… imporant thing," Orr explained. Michigan's blind side trapping surprised Ohio State and before nine minutes had elapsed the Buckeyes turned the ball over eight times, which the Wolverines used to build an 11…

… State was ready to give Michigan another scar lwa s called on the play because of Thompson's BUT THE Wolverines did get up for the game in the middle, and in winning, two Michigan m, bard)," Orr said…

… record. his as SO'ONCE AGAIN the trapping defense set the Secondly, Green's fourth point of the game, a io fast break in motion. The Wolverines reeled off free throw late in the second half, gave him 'e…

…. 15 unanswered points in five minutes and 19 1 000 points while playing for Michigan, the b- seconds and the Wolverines sat comfortably with 16th Wolverine to clear that mark. of its 41 points on lay…

… up out- SCOTT LEWIS tale played super." scoring the Wolverines, 11-8. =:':;....".....:. "Our forechecking was ter- Wiscnsincapializd ona irible," lamented Farrell, "our Wisconsin capitalized on a the…

…'s tired crew and shot the lights out of McGaw Hall, hit- ting 61% from the floor, to Michigan's 39%. Defensively, the Wildcats did the job on, the Wolverines, wearing them down and forcing hurried shots…

…. "They (the Wolverines) rely on pressure defense," explain- ed Northwestern coach Tex Winter. "If you cyan break down the pressure,tthey're not thattgood defensively. We can break their defense down." "We…

… for a loose ball under Michigan's basket during the 99-87 Wolverine loss at Evanston. 79 Surprise victoryr{ aer R l V tr ed lifts Wildcat faithful en By HENRY ENGLEHARDT shots going 'round and 'round…

… asked, "can or the Wolverines, the nation's number we do it. Can we really be beating :t two team, when thb traditional patsies Michigan? awoke from their slumber and slit the BILLY McKINNEY, Northwestern…

…." heads high. They finally experienced As stunned as I was by Wolverine the thrill of victory. m --::::::::::::::..................................:........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*. ... . .- Blue…

…. - Michigan's hockey team in the midst of its worst slump of the season, was handed its worst oss of the year, 8-2. last night, dropping both games of the week end series. Nothing the Wolverines did ast night…

… we blew the lead, but it's tough to get the lead in the first place." The Wolverines shot .568 for the first half, and the Spartans couldn't quite come back from the 52-30 deficit at intermission…

…. Midway through 'the half, the Spartans held an 18-17 lead in a 'sesaw game. Michigan cen- ter Phil Hubbard then connect- ed on a pair of free throws to send Michigan on its way. The Wolverines scored the…

… deflected a slap shot past Michigan goalie Rick Palmer at 16:54 of the third period, lifting the Huskies to a 3-2 victory over the Wolverine icers last night at Yost Ice Arena before 7,134 fans. Prior to the…

… game - winning goal, Wolverine Mike Coffman had a breakaway that was halted by Tech goalie Bruce Horsch. "We came down on the breakaway and missed, and they took it down and scor- ed. I've seen it happen…

… on the Wol- verine nine, this weekend, as both Wisconsin and Northwest- ern visit Fisher Field for cru- cial Big Ten doubleheaders. Currently, the Wolverines trail Minnesota by one game (10-2 vs. 9…

… staff with a shining 2.18 ERA. Wisconsin, holding a 7-7 con- ference record, confronts the Wolverines today at 1 pm. John Hnath, a second and third baseman, is the team's leading hitter at .484 in the Big…

…Pagje 1 welve THE MICHIGAN DAILY Tuesday, May 10, 1 Page welv THE ICHIAN DILY Tesda. M , 10 WOLVERIN E WRAP-UP indermen top field in AAF meet In the g a m e of baseball. there's nothing like a…

… see him." Meanwhile, Wolverine coach .Jack Harvey downplayed the in- cident. "That's just the way it goes sometimes," he said. "I've been screwed plenty of times before tws. About the only thing that…

…'s Bronco Invitational at Kalama- zoo in a 36 hole tournament played yesterday and Sunday. The Wolverines' team total of 787 bettered the Bronco's score by one and Kent State's sum by five. Michigan was led…

… by senior captain Ken Walchuck, who shot a 151 for the two day event. Right behind him was junior John Morgan, who posted a 152. The Wolverines hustled down to Kalamazoo from East Lan- sing, where they…

… total of 143, which was good enough for a second place tie for individual honors. Mor- gan aided the cause with a 74- 72:146. The Wolverines' strong show- ing on MSU's Forest Akers course may be a good…

… omen, as the Big Ten championships will be held there on May 20-22. The golfer's only action between now and then occu'rs this Satur- day when they host the 36 hole Wolverine Invitational. -GARY KICINSKI…

…-22 at the Varsity Courts. But the vic- tory over the Buckeyes should have locked up a bid to the IICAA's in Athens, Georgia, no matter what happens in the Big Ten tournament. Last year the Wolverines won…

… by whipping Indiana 7-2 here on Saturday. After sweeping all the doubles matches, the Wolverines won four of the six singles clashes to clinch the victory. Then on Sunday, also at the varsity courts…

… months. Mahan Benedict must h a v e been boasted a 1.87 ERA. combined for a 3.22 ERA. Valuable Player yesterday and missed the Wolverine stretch pleased with the fine pitching However, the biggest sar3r…

… Wolverines finished up Wolverines in strikeouts with 60 gence of senior Kevin Clinton Rick Leach were named as co- 33-15-one victory short of the on his way to a 6-4 record. the ace of the Blue bullpen…

… Sophomore Steve Perry (5-3) to a 5-1 season slate. ished as the Wolverines' leading had just two past balls in 40 hitter for the second straight games this year. year. "I really didn't expect to be the MVP…

… Anderson re - AA tournament where he ceived the Most Improved Play- ozem a notches fi win Wolverines fiished as the Mid- er Award for the Bia Ten run- west Regional runner-up. Co-captain Mahan hit .231 on…

…-ups. The second baseman led the Wolverines in hitting al- most the entire year, and wound up second to Leach with a .307 average. THE WASHTENAW Commun- ity College transfer had a fine .976 fielding…

… other schools think that they could take us." But the Wolverine freshmen disappointed the hopes of the other conference teams, as they led Michigan to the title. Three first year men, Jud Shaufler, Mark…

… straight Big Ten tennis title soured suddenty yesterday, as the Wolverines were eliminat- ed from the NCAA team compe- tition by Texas 9-0. MICHIGAN'S number one and two singles players, Jeff Etter- beek and…

… Jud Shaufler, will com- pete in the individual competi- tion in the Athens, Georgia tour- nament later this week. It was the Wolverines second loss of the year to the fifth- ranked Longhorns. Texas had…

… matter how good you think you are.) And to coin a brand-new say- ing: "Overconfidence killed the cat." (Or the Wolverine, as the case may be.) In keeping with the old saying, Michigan's track team did not…

… standings, however, was I n d i a n a, then Michigan State, then Wisconsin and then Michigan. Wolverine coach Jack Har- vey offered no excuses for the flop in the finale, but was not at a loss for words in…

… Wolverines failed to capitalize on their numerous scoring opportunities; usually doing no better than a fifth or sixth place. The rash of slow times did not effect junior sprinter James Grace, however. The…

…Tuesday, My 17, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Page Fifteen Tuesday, May J 7, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Wolverines' streak hits 10 Batsmen sweep twice, but trail Gophers by one game By BRIAN MILLER If…

… there's any pressure on Moby .enedict's baseball squad, to repeat as Big Ten champs, they're not showing it. The Wolverines have won 13 of their last 14 games including 10 straight. In the process, they…

… Steve Bobowski's wildness. WOLVERINE h u r I e r Steve Perry was touched for two runs in the fourth on three hits and a passed ball by Mahan. But Perry reached back for something extra allowing only three…

… and one to go. Perhaps that's the best thing you wanted to say about Michigan's win over MSU yesterday. No, it was not a dazzling victory. The team did not look super sharp. The Wolverines did not play…

…-their quickness, open the game up with fast breaks, or shoot the Spartans' eyes out with easy, open shots. It wasn't that type of game. No one watching the game thought the Wolverines are peak- ing for their all…

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… DULUTH - If the locker-room boy had skates, he probably would have scored a goal against the University of Minnesota- Duluth (UMD) last night in a game won by Michigan 9-3. THE WOLVERINES brought 17…

…- gan dashed off five goals to snap a 3-3 tie. THE GAME FEATURED a little bit of everything, including a rare penalty shot. Wolverine defenseman John McCahill fell on the puck in the crease which is…

… stars in nets By JOHN NIEMEYER Special to The Daily MINNEAPOLIS-Defense! It shows up in the strangest disguises. This time it ar- rived in Minneapolis in the form of Michigan hockey team. The Wolverines…

… goalies played a super game." Minnesota's lone goal came in the first period as Gopher captain Don Micheletti hit a 35 foot slap shot. Seconds earlier the Wolverines thwarted a Minnesota pow- er play…

… 86-80. "We were fantastic there," Wolverine Coach Johnny Orr said, "we were intense and consistent." It will take a similar effort, if not a greater one, to defeat the Gophers in Ann Arbor. "Our best…

… Winey to spell any of its starters. Williams moves to the backcourt if Winey replaces a guard. WOLVERINE TAILS: Michigan has won 19 straight home games . . . the last time the Gophers left Ann Arbor a…

… season with a road trip to Wisconsin and North- western. At the same time the Wolverines wind up Big Ten play at Illinois, then Purdue . . . Steve Grote needs but four points to become Michigan's sixth all…

… singles. The other two Wolverine dou- bles teams also progressed faultlessly. Holland and Nein- ken took two matches in straight sets to move on. Ow- ens and Freedman duplicated that feat in third doubles…

… prevent Michi- gan from continuing its domi- nation of tennis in the Big Ten. The Wolverines have won 18 of the last 22 crowns. , ONLY SECOND - PLACE Indiana could come close to matching Michigan's number…

… ERA of 0.96 ties him with Ohio State's Paul SemalI. But the Wolverine freshman sports a perfect 4-0 record, while Semall was beaten by the Wolverines to put his slate at 3-1. Two other Michigan pitchers…

….79 earned runs per game. Michigan is fourth in batting , at .282 and third in pitching with a 2.61 ERA. Michigan does lead the league in fielding, however, with a 966 average. The Wolverines have fewer errors…

… Michigan controlled the rest of the alf, limiting the Hawkeyes, who con- entrated on rushing, to just three first owns. But the Wolverines also stopped hemselves by missing a field goal and umbling twice…

… defense was bringing everyone up on the line, so we had to throw to break them up," noted tight end Johnson. Schembechler was pleased with the win, although he said the Wolverines "still stop themselves too…

…. Attacking the Wolverine defense in its traditionally weakest spot-the pass-Iowa marched the ball 90 yards to score its only six points of thWe game .. . ... Eighty-two of those yards came through an aerial…

… (to try to stop Michigan). We just adjust to what they do." It seems so easy. Michigan simply passed for 202 yards yesterday, in- cluding three which went for Wolverine touchdowns. Game after game this…

… LOSS: Wolverines axed 'in overtime, 6-5 By PAUL CAMPBELL Denver center Vince Magnan skated round a defenseman and flipped the uck past Michigan goalie Rick Palmer ith 1:24 gone in sudden death over…

… halfway between the blue line and the goal and flicked a' backhand shot that deflected off Palmer into the goa, eiiding' the Wolverines to their first defeat of the young season. THE OVERTIME tally…

… thwarted a Michigan comeback that brought the Wolverines back from a four-goal defi- cit in the second half of the contest. After -.Perry Schnarr gave the Pioneers a 5-1 lead at 7:41 of the second period on…

…. Controlling the puck behind the Denver goal, Debol whipped it onto the stick of Billy Thayer. Thayer's low drive found the twine in the left corner behind Denver goalie Jim Bales. IT WAS THE Wolverines' first…

… checking, Debol set up Kip Maurer at 1:30 of the third period to bring the Wolverines back within one. Only one more penalty was called in, the game, but Doug Todd took advan- tage of it to tie the game at…

…Huskies keep Wolverines at bay; hand hot icers fourth loss 6-2 By GARY KICINSKi Spealto The Daily Bjerken scored again five minutes later, and the Despite the score.. Zimmerman nlaved ontstan…

… Michigan. Michigan was outplayed both offensively and defensively, as Tech goalie John Rockwell shut down the Wolverines' high-powered offense, which had averaged more than six goals a game. The Wolverines…

… with Oakland, Wolverine swim-coach Gus Stager's main problem was to avoid a repetition of what he called "the terrible swimming we did in Toronto last week." His team faced the same obstacle once again…

… and 500-yard free, 1st and 2nd at 100 and 200 yards, and 1st and 3rd in the 1000. Their spectacular performances and the strong showing of the Wolverine divers gave Michigan a large early lead that made…

… the meet's outcome inevitable. Taking firsts for the Wolverines were Larry Schroeder (:21.42 in the 50 free), Bob Murray (:47.5 in the 100 free), Paul Griffith (1:44.67 in the 200 free), Fernando…

…-8-0) (1-10-0) HARLAN HUCKLEBY, who had a disappointing season for the Wolverines, gained 743 yards but did not play much during the last half of the season. Nevertheless, Huck remains a game breaking…

… threat with his amazing accelera- tion. Rose* Bowl Action Michigan vs. Washington The Wolverines represent the Big Ten against the<: ''' PC8capfrmteUniversity of Washington. Tom Hemingway and Tom Slade…

… be at his best to top Mike Barr of Wisconsin 7-5, 3-6, 6-2. Both men played superbly, and after the match the Wolverine sophomore was full of praise for Barr's play. ' Shaufler had a somewhat eas- ier…

… Eisner af- ter the day's action. There was a lot more to the Michigan story besides first and second singles, however. The Wolverines won all but one of their matches yesterday and will be represented in…

… ap- pearance of the year. Today's contest is the first of a two-game home and home series with the fourth place Spartans (27-25 overall, 9-7 Big Ten). For the Wolverines a third successive title won…

… in the conference. IN ORDER for the Wolverines to be undisputed champs and gain a berth in the NCAA Mideast Regional, they must sweep the Spartans this week- end and hope Iowa upends Minnesota twice…

… good chance of gaining an at-large entry for the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines overall record of 30-12 is the most wins ever re- corded by a Michigan team during the regular season- THE PAST two years…

… Stadium, honoring the ex-Wolverine and Detroit Tiger great. The pre-game festivities begin at 1 p.m. with Freehan receiving various awards. A testi- monial dinner honoring the ex-Bengal catcher and the 1977…

… Wolverines follows the game in Crisler Arena. Five Wolverines will play their last game in Fisher Stadium today. Co-captains Ted Mahan and Mark Grenkoski, along with Greg }Lane, Kevin Clinton and Steve…

…'t really care how. But waiting for all those breaks can give you heart failure. Michigan toyed with its fan's hearts all night long. Four of the Wolverines' six tallies came on what can be -termed the breaks…

…'t lose the game for us, but it would have been easier to come back." Easier yes, but there was no stopping the Wolverines last night. Every time omething went bad for the men from Ann Ar- bor they got it…

… layup made it 84-80.I The Gophers called time out with one minute on the clock. Osborne Lockhart brought the ball upcourt, only to have Grote pick off a pass intended for Williams. The Wolverines worked…

…: 86-80.1 The win helps Michigan con- siderably in the conference race. The Wolverines retain the ibig Ten lead at 11-1, 18-2 overall. Second-place Minnesota falls to 7-2, 16-2 overall. The teams meet…

…. "I watched films and called people so I would know my suggestions for Orr. You know, we gave up eighty points but we did a hell of a job de- fensively." The Wolverine defense excelled. Michigan…

… effort for Michigan. The Wolverines played unselfishly and maintained poise through- out the game, despite the deafening Gopher partisans. Phil Hubbard picked up two fouls in the first 2:15 of the game but…

… noisy that the players could not hear the official's whistle to stop he action. Gopher Ray Williams stole the ball on an errant Wolverine pass before an official told him play was dead. The Gopher fans…

… Winey (6-10) watches his every move. The Wolverines prevailed 86-80,' vaulting' them into undisputed possession of the conference leadership. 0 retire . I poured in 36 points - a -season high in the…

…. formance at Duluth. "We didn't losers of four straight games cal that the Wolverines would One problem Bjorkman faces play well," he said perceptive- while allowing 7.5 goals a game be anxious to play the…

… two- is the powerful Michigan of- lyurin the losing streak. time defending cellar dwellers fense. The Wolverines are tops SCOTT MARVIN, a junior, is ID MUCH rather play from Grand Forks. in tickling the…

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…." STATE WON'T be the only team up for the meet however, as the Wolverine tumblers will be seeking to bounce back from their loss to Minnesota last weekend. Minor flaws in their routines cost them that meet…

…-ranked Wolverines take their show on the road, opposing coaches have no problem getting their teams mentally ready to play. Take last night's 69-64 victory for instance. The Wolverines, riding high atop the Big Ten…

… are when they face the Wolverines. "I can't believe that teams play so good against us," said Orr. "We are 8-0 and Wisconsin is 1-7 and in our two games we only beat them by a total of eight points…

… thing that who saw his could worry me is had weather this weekend," innings. Gar Michigan baseball coach Moby Benedict said. Owens con And who can blame him? Especially after the big lead. "I Wolverines…

… WOLVERINES head into a crucial four Wasitewsk two runa. same home set this weekend, Saturday against "They (th Wisconsin and Sunday against Northwestern. The attitude in the Michigan locker room can only be…

… the run. "If we lo: Owens allowed only six hits, with two coming That's what atvhaoby AA ILNKY WOLVERINE HURLER Kevin Clinton shows the form that in the sixth inning. Both team gained him a 2…

…, RG-LANE hroigit home four runs, Iple and two in a double. (hapman, and Scott 'Anderson each knocked in e Wolverines hit the ball a little bit, ey weren't seeing the toughest pitch- ct said. pleased…

… break out of its fourth-place rut in conference competition when the Big Ten championships take place this weekend at Michigan State. THE WOLVERINES, who have placed fourth in each of the last three Big…

… of the All-Americans in the Spartan Invitational. Michigan coach Bill Newcomb is relying on his experienced cen - Davis, Walchuck, John Morgan, and Tim Von Tongeren- so lead the Wolverine attack. Davis…

… and Morgan both played ex- ol-lent on the Spartan course two weeks ago. The Wolverines expect their chief competition for second to come from Indiana, who placed runner-up in the Northern Inter…

… Staton was picked off by Rick Wilson, who drove the length of the floor and sunk a layup. While the Wolverines did score on the ensuing possession, the three- point lead proved too much and Michigan was…

… held the hot hand from the outside, netted a 20-foot jumper from the corner to pull the Wolverines within one, but Wilson connected on both ends of a one-on- one after a desperation foul by Mark Lozier…

… two game set against "the Wolverines in what could be the biggest hockey series of the year. The.Badgers are the defending NCAA hockey champions, and it was Michigan they beat last March to claim that…

… spring's NCAA cham- pionship game," explained Wolverine coach Dan Farrell, "I think the team that beats Wisconsin will win the WCIA championship. "THE BADGERS are a finesse team and they move the puck well…

… weeks of con- ference play. The Wolverines are 7-3 and in third place. Both teams find themselves trailing conference leader Denver, who stand 9-1 thus far. "DENVER HASN'T played any of the good…

…." The Wolverines enter the weekend healthy. Last week against Colorado College, center Dan Lerg left midway through the first period of"Saturday's game with a leg injury, but Farrell says it isn't serious…

… the NCAA finals last year, found out that Wisconsin's goalie Julian Baretta is a tough nut to crack. Both the Wolverines and the Badgers have their eyeg'oir the NCAA crown again this year and, each will…

…&M. The Wolverines may need artillery support from the Goodyear blimp today against the passing of Spartan QB Eddie Smith. third and fifth innings and scored both times on infield outs by Al Cowens. Mc…

… (2), Rau (7), Sosa (8), Grote (9). Christenson, Brusstar t4), Reed (5), Garber (7) and - Boone. W-Rautzhan, 1-0. L-Garber,1-1. BLUE 2nd OF 20 AT NOTRE DAME Depth paces Wolverine harriers By ERNIE…

… team finish. The Wolverines amassed 93 points to Eastern Illinois' 81. Cleveland St. totaled 102 points for third spot and host Notre Dame finished fourth with 131 points in a field of 20 teams. : Senior…

…Guire, running in his first of- fical rage of the season, was the Wolverines number two man in the 15th spot with his clocking of 23:55. McGuire complained of tendonitis on the right side of his right leg…

… and led 2-1 at halftime. They enjoyed the one goal lead until late in the second half when Guelph scored to earn the 2-2 tie. Wolverine winger Kathy Dennis scored the first Michigan goal and inner Jan…

… mauls Illinois, 37-9 Blue offensive power mars Moeller's debut By JOHN NIEMEYER Special to The Daily CHAMPAIGN - Bo Schembechler and his Wolverines initiated former pupil Gary Moeller and his Fighting…

… as we were capable of playing," said the Michigan mentor. "We made a lot of mistakes." THE WOLVERINES turned the ball over four times. Two of the errors ended Michigan drives and two set up the Illini…

… cleared up the questions about the rebuilt squad's quality. Especially impressvie was the Wolverine pass defense. It al- lowed quarterback Kurt Steger only 48 yards in the air and added seven sacks as well…

… pass to Rick White was tipped and intercep- ted by David Blakely on the 12-yard line. See REVAMPED, Page 10 Wolverine quarterback Rick Leach rambles forwardf second quarter of yesterday's 37-9 victory…

… State versity (BGSU) hockey game at Yost at Detroit's Olympia Stadium will be the s the NCAA hockey championships. BESIDES THE honor of participating NCAA tourney, the Wolverines and the F. of Bowling…

…'re in trouble." IF PAST performance is any indication, Bowl- ing Green will need all tse help they can get. In four previous meetings, the Falcons have yet to defeat the Wolverines. The teams last tangled…

…Thursday, March 17, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Page Seven , '- w W ' iy ~, r ,y ORR, VIT ALE TRADE BARBS Wolverines face By HENRY ENGLEHARDT Special to the Daily LEXINGTON - . . .Springtime for…

… Wolverine Phil Hubbard and Detroit's Terry Tyler. "Tyler's a great jumper, a power player," described Vitale. The 6-7 junior overages 17.4 points and 11.4 rebounds a game. He scored 29 against Middle…

…," said Vitale. The Wolverines will probably see 1-3-1 and 2-3 zones. "They don't play anything we haven't seen," blew Michigan's assistant coach Bill Freider. strugge "Both Purdue and Minnesota zoned us…

… their last four regu- lar season games. THE TITAN'S ARE finally getting to play; "the goliaths of Ann Arbor," as Vitale refers to the Wolverines, and they'll be fired 'up higher than Stroh's beer. But the…

… Wolverines promise to be ready. They. know that the loser leaves Rupp Arena after the game in his street shoes, not to return. * * * Dave Baxter, Michigan's fabled 'third guard' was injured Wednesday when he…

… blanked the Wolverines 4-0 in the first half of the total goal series. Baretta also h'ad the only shutout in the WCHA regular season this year. He blanked Michigan State 8-0 at East Lansing. Last night he…

… turned back 31 Wolverine shots - snapping their 12-game winning streak. This was the third time Michigan has been shut out under coach Dan Farrell. MICHIGAN lost 6-0 to Michigan Tech in the 1974-75 season…

… 13 points. during the sec- ond half, but whittled away at Henry Ford and took a lead it never relinquished with 1:40 to play. Bul Van De Wege hit a base- line jumper that propelled the Wolverines to a…

… since midway in the first half when the score was tied at 31. "This was just a great win for us," said Wolverine Coach Dan Fife. "It was a total team ef- fort, we kept coming back and playi-g hard." iged…

…'re winning and that's what you're supposed to do") there's no doubt that inconsistency has plagued the Wolverines all season. Just when it seems that they are reaching their peak, they drop back to mediocrity…

… on winning those by himself, maybe the Wolverines wouldn't have lost all of them. In contrast, when Rickey takes good shots, Michigan wins. He's hit 50% from the field in Michigan's victories. Green…

…. I end of two periods. Then, six- and-a-half minutes into the third period, Dan Lerg stole an er- rant Gopher pass and put it into the net. This put the Wolverines on top to stay 6-5. This play…

… times during the period. Palmer rose to the occasion with several amazing saves to shut off the threats. THE Minnesota defense stifled the Wolverines offense, allowing only seven shots on goals in the…

…! period. A Dan Lerg shot slipped by Gopher goalie Paul Joswiak, however, as the period ended in, a 1-1 tie. past, scored four goals apiece. The Wolverines started the scoring at the 18-seceond mark. Bill…

… then cap-I italized on the power olay and gave the Wolverines a 3-4 lead, which soon vanished again. Min- nesota's T. J. Gorence tied it with yet another power play goal at 18:39. Notable for Michigan…

… Mich- The Wolverines surged to a (MSU's divers) looked good, and' igan women's swim team won quick 14-7 lead as they won rhe I could have done better. But its second straight Big Ten medley relay…

… followed by a Gor- really, everybody is so close Championships here last night. don Downie win in the 1000- that it depends on who has a The Wolverines compiled 92 yard freestyle. But the hosts better day…

… CITY COUNCIL, 1st Ward I By ERNIE DUNBAR Michigan's basketball team may have found sour grapes when they visited Lexington, Kentucky two weeks ago, but the Wolverine track team is hoping their…

… he wants to run the whole season he should get into it right away." While Michigan should be competitive in each of the re- lays, Harvey doesn't feel the Wolverines will be running at top strength, due…

… second in last year's Big Ten tournament. This year the Wolverines have been asked to represent the State of Michigan in the Mid-America Cup. This, to- gether with an imposing schedule may seem threatening…

… Rugby club, unlike most American ama- teur teams who come on strong in only certain facets of the game, the Wolverines are multi-dimensional. "We have the balance of a quick backfield and a strong bunch…

… Heikkinen and Bill Dona- kowski in the four-mile relay, which is figured to be one of the team's strongest events. The Wolverines' other 'strong event should be the two-mile relay where Greg Thomas, Steve…

… Barb Sheldon, last year's number one player, and Debbie Rentschler fill the bill for the Blue. In the sixth singles spot, Ann Yoshidi meets Jan Karzen a Wolverine co-captain. IN DOUBLES action, Sheldon…

…-! sure its guests a pleasant visit.< In fact, the Wolverines may1 have gone a bit too far, lettingc the visitors walk off with the en- tire meet without even saving at point or two for themselves. When the…

… thet meet that the Wolverines havea been shut out. "The best track people in the nation compete in this meet," said Michigan coach Jack Harvey, "but we can usually pick up a few points here and there…

… preparing the Wol- verines for a March 19 season opener in Cincinnati. Georgia fell first to Michigan in a hard-hitting contest in Athens on March 9, 12-11. Steve Bissell led the Wolverine attack scoring six…

… goals plus assisting on three others. Michigan's do- fence proved to be the deciding factor in the win. The Wolverine moved on to Atlanta and had an easy romp over Georgia Tech on March 12. Leading the…

… Championship in the Midwest Club Lacrosse Association. The Wolverines' firsthome game is on March 27 at 2 p.m. against 'Ohio State, at Ferry Field. -DAILY SPORTS Tiger rookies impress CLEARWATER, Fla. - Rookie…

… fieldhouse, three meet, and one varsity record had been estab- lished, along with a tied field- house and meet record. The Wolverines outdistanced second place Eastern Michigan, netting 148 points to the…

… Hurons' 114. Penn State was third with 66. Overall, 16 teams competed in the two-day meet. Although it wasnt one of the Wolverines' five Saturday victories, Steve Elliott's one mile performance was one of…

… Manery ripped the nets for a hat trick last night at Yost Ice Arena, and led the Wolverine icers to a 6-2 win over Denver, snapping a seven- game skid. Manery became Michigan's all-time leading goal scorer…

…- selves tonight, added with a Wolverine win, the local icers would be in third place. "They (the Wolverines) beat us to the punch," Denver hock- ey coach Murray Armstrong said. "They beat us in every phase…

… goal go in for Denver I said, 'here we go again'," Farrell said. But the Wolverines didn't let their coach think about that goal for long. Kip Maurer took a pass from Dave Debol, who was be- hind the net…

…-setting 193.90 " score. "I'm willing to bet we'll That meet makes all four break the 200.00 barrier before years of swimming at Michigan the season ends." worthwhile!" beamed senior Trailing the Wolverines aft…

… Brad Becker's two goals dur- ing a three goal outburst in the second period, North Dakota powered its way past Michigan, '6-1, here last night. The Wolverines, tired and frustrated, took out their anger…

… game disqualifications and will not be allowed to play in to- night's contest. OTHER PLAYERS took ex- ception to the crowd's taunting, One Wolverine slammed his stick against the glass, and to top things…

…, however, was rea- into the net. listic about the win which moved 'Zimmerman left the net after the Sioux into a third place tie the sixth North Dakota goal and with the Wolverines. was-replaced by Rick…

… Wolverines can set a rec- ord for the best start in Blue history if they trip the Wildcats (2-6 Big Ten, 4-13 overall), a team they throttled 102-65 ear- lier this year. tangle with THE KEY to a Wolverine…

… State won in Bloomington.h Anyone could do it . . . But Michigan didn't, losing 73-64., Michigan coach Johnny Orr has never won in BloomingtonY in all his years of coaching Wolverine basketball. This one…

… victory, 96-71, over the Although the Wolverines seemed to take the loss in stride, Wolverines. they must have felt they had a lot going against them. That brings us back to Bloomington, one Bobby Knight…

… range in the op-; ening four minutes to draw thet Wolverines out of their sagging zone. The Spartans then capi- talized inside, utilizing back door plays and drives up the lane to' open up a 17 point lead…

… with only: 12 minutes gone in the contest. Michigan State alternated be- tween the two styles of play for the rest of the evening, with the Wolverines never finding the rightdefensive combination to stop…

… Spartan coach Karen'Lan- with two over the weekend, geland. "I think its the strong- drops the Wolverines to a 7-10 est tournament in five years.. record for the season, while the More than the state…

… refereesand the Spartan at all. players were silenced midway WHEN THE SPARTANS were- through the second period when n't ripping the nets at one end Wolverine guard Lydia Simms oh uw dwas slammed to the floor…

… while' of the court they were dominat- attempting to ,dribble through Michigan State outrebounded two Michigan State players. Michigan 56-33, usually limiting Simms lay motionless on the the Wolverines to…

… someone as physical as Benson, it is amazing. Forwards lack output The Wolverines did not blame the loss on the officiating. Orr looked to his team's inefficiencies. "We could have been a little more…

… patient," he said. "When you get behind, you tend to press too much." "When you're behind, you play differently . . . you are not as loose." . Like nearly everyone else looking at the Wolverines this year…

…Page Eight THE MICHIGAN DAILY Sunday, January 9, 197 WOLVERINES HANG ON, 66-63: Badgers c (Continued from Page 1) mayed hometown fans accom- fouled him, and Thompson was panied the third…

… with seven re- bounds, six assists and two steals for the afternoon. Center Phil Hubbard totaled fifteen re- bounds to pace the Wolverines. WISCONSIN, however.1 grabbed ten more rebounds than' Michigan…

… note yesterday with a 41-3 drubbing of Southern Illinois University, holding the Salukis to only one match victory. The Wolverine attack, which featured some changes and sub- stitutions, was anchored by…

… Wolverines ever make it to the NCAA play- affs how many will really remember the scare that the young Wisconsin team gave the Wolverines in the second game of the Big Ten season? * * * * * * ONE PLAYER'S LOGE…

…- ernoon, dropping a hard fought 73-68 decision to the Mott Com- munity College varsity squad. Like the recent Ann Arbor winds, Michigan's shooting was ice cold. The Wolverines hit only 28 per cent of their…

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… Saturday may have taken second fiddle to those devouring leftover turkey and dressing, the game may well prove to be' one of the Wolverines most important early season wins. Travelling to Western Kentucky to…

… inaugurate the 1977-78 season, Michigan came away with an 87- 81 win over the Hilltoppers, marking the seventh straight opening'game victory for the Wolverines. Coach Johnny Orr was all smiles yesterday as he…

… Wolverine mentor is 'still leary about his squad's team defense and commented that the team will continue to work on all phases of the game. "We need to improve," said Orr. "But at least we showed some hope…

…Wednesday; April 13, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Pane Nine Wednesday, April 13, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY . .,r WOLVERINES SWEEP, 4-3, 10.0 By BRIAN MARTIN ' The sign on the locker room door at…

… Fisher Field reads: Big Ten Champs 1975, Big Ten Champs 1976, BIG TEN CHAMPS, 1977! If the play of the Wolverines yesterday is any indication, they may fulfill the sign's predictions. MICHIGAN'S BASEBALL…

… score Mahan with the winning run. The second game's one-sided slugfest, highlighted by Berra's home run, saw eight of the nine Wolverine batters getting at least one hit and the Blue scored in every…

… will be inithe playoffs in the first round starting March 9 at Yost. The Wolverines will have a lot to say about that as they en- gage in a home and home series with Michigan State, the first game to be…

… as high as seventh. MSU and Michigan met twice before, in late Decem- ber, and the Spartans surpris- ed the Wolverines by the scores of 7-5 and 6-5 in over- time. But Michigan was just begin- ning its…

… streak and would like nothing better than to avenge the two earlier losses to State. While MSU will be trying to stay alive in the WCHA, it will have to contend with the revitalized Wolverine scoring…

… racked up seven points least 20 games in a season for against Duluth to stay close the third time in a row . . . the to Notre Dame's Brian Walsh. Wolverines need one point to Walsh's record is 27…

… Big Ten team, to defeat the Wolverines this year looms as the favored team. Loken also exnects Illi- nois and Indiana to fight for the too snot. While most of us are vaca- tioning durine spring break…

… its credit, opens its 1977 schedule Fri- day at Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, in the first of 12 games on their annual spring trip to Tiger- town. The Wolverines will meet Iowa State of the Big…

… the day. Coach Harvey has also stack- ed the sprint medley relay with Jeff McLeod, James Grace, Doug Hennigar, and Tim Thom- as. It was'only a year sago that the Wolverines Iet a world rec- ord in this…

… will also see ac- tion in the shuttle hurdle relay and the 70-yard high hurdles. The Wolverines distance crewC test will consist of Jack Sinclair in the two mile and Bill Donakow- ski in the mile…

… State. The Wolverine grapplers had thumped the Spartans, 27-12 in their first encounter. The underdog State matmen returned the favor with a 21-18 decision over the Blue. This year, Michigan rolled to a…

… 27-15 triumph in East Lan- sing. Will the Blue topple once more to overconfidence? The Spartans visit Crisler tonight at 7:30 for a return match. The time is ripe for an upset as the Wolverines are rid…

… disciplinary reasons. In the contest at East Lansing, Michigan lost the first four matches. According to coach Bill Johannesen of the seventh- ranked Wolverines, "we could easily lose the first four again." The…

…, the Blue should wrap up 158, 167, and 177 fairly easily. Senior George Kelley will re- place Holman. The Wolverines have to win these matches. Probably the biggest match in the meet will occur at 190…

… midget. But the 6-2, senior. co-captain of the Wolverines has been giving some super shows in his last few outings. "Grote was ;just super again," Johnny Orr said. "He had a great game at Iowa, and boy, he…

…, but after last night's vic- tory Michigan can finally claim the undisputed top spot in the Big Ten. Not since March, 1974 have the Wolverines sat alone atop the conference standings. But after many…

… Wolverines' number two singles player was recently selected to play in the Seventeen Magazine tournament in California. 'U ' s' Although she's only 5-3, Selden finds her height has noill effect on her game…

… of our season," said coach Bill Newcomb. "This will be our first meet since our Florida trip in mid-March." In Florida, the Wolverines garnered an impressive eighth in the Miami Invitational, against…