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… especially strong. Unlike most teams, the Wolverines do not have the luxury of a post-sea- son tournament to overcome season- long inconsistency. They serving the second year of a two-year postseason ban. They…

…-16-1). Today's doubleheader will go a long way in determining the middle of the Big Ten standings. Currently, both the Wolverines and Spartans are tied for fifth with Iowa. Freehan will have the luxury of…

… schools. While Pfaff and Brock will lead the pitching staff, the Wolverine hitting will be charged by junior co- captain Mike Matheny. The Wolverine catcher received Mizuno National Player of Week honors…

…- Irvine and has not yielded an earned run over the past 32 innings. Matheny earned the honor based on his four-game home run streak. Currently, Matheny leads the Wolverines with seven home runs and has…

… for improved defense from his squad this week. The Wolverines poor fielding played a major part in all four of their losses last week. "When we put everything to- gether we are a good team," Freehan…

… a home dou- bleheader with Michigan State and a road contest at Toledo. FILE PMUO/ailY Michigan pitcher Jason Pfaff leads the Wolverines into today's doubleheader at Michigan State. The Wolverine ace…

… have to worry about exams this time of year, the Michigan softball team has the extra burden of determining whether it will be invited to play in the NCAA playoffs at the end of May. The Wolverines (7…

…-2 records and split their four-game series earlier this month. The Wolverines are currently No. 3 in the Mideast region. However, in the past the NCAA committee has passed over Michigan when giving out bids…

… - in four spring tournaments, the Wolverines are undaunted and excited about their chances at the Big Ten Championships next weekend in Madison. "I don't think (missing 320) matters, I mean most of the…

… the same course. After ruining their opportunity to win the Invitational by carding a 333 in the first round, the Wolverines re- bounded furiously to finish at 961, including a 308 in the final round…

… Wolverines' graduated four-time NCAA champ. With this year's recruiting class, it appears coach Jon Urbanchek's Wolverines are halfway there. Brazilian sprinter Gustavo Borgess head- lines a bumper recruiting…

… having expired his eligibility for the Wolverines, will be able to more fully direct his energies towards the Olympic Trials next March. Namesnik is the American record holder in the 400-meter individual…

… pitching rarely allowed Michigan the chance to do any baserunning. SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK Raindrops keep falling on Wolverine sluggers by Ryan Herrington and David Kraft Daily Sports Writers The Michigan…

… softball team's 1991 season has thus far been plagued by rotten weather con- ditions. In its annual early season trips to anticipated sunnier climates in February and March, all the Wolverines saw in New…

… and dark prevailed once again. According to coach Carol Hutchins, the only games the team has played under nice skies were in last weekend's Michigan Wolverine Invitational in which the Wolverines took…

… the season, inconsistent hitting plagued the Wolverines. Michigan had trouble getting run- ners on base and when it did, it had problems driving in runners in scoring position. Only the Wolverines…

…, includ- ing this weekend's series, the Wolverines have scored a mere one run. IOWA-CALIFORNIA CONNECTION: Since the West Coast (namely California) produces such a plethora of top high school softball play…

…. It was only a matter of time be- fore the Michigan softball team would take command of its destiny. The Wolverines were just waiting for the right moment to strike. What brought about this confi- dence…

… with four seniors who share the responsibility of leadership and the experience of college play. Last weekend, all four helped propel the Wolverines to first place in the NSK/Wolverine Invitational…

… five scoreless innings in the victory which enabled the Wolverines to advance to the cham- pionship game.. No nerves. Just strikes. Nelson was a presence on the mound. Maria Heck is a reserve at first…

… hit. No excuses. Just results. Tholl was a presence at shortstop. Julie Cooper, second-team All Big-Ten catcher in 1990, is probably the Wolverines' best all-around player. Cooper can also come through…

… extra-base hits over the weekend, and stole two bases. No doubts. Just confidence. Cooper was a presence behind the plate. Without the presence of these four seniors, who knows where the Wolverines might…

… copy center 49i Laser Prints Open 24 Hours 540 E. Liberty 761-4539 1220 S. University 747-9070 Mary Campana, who plays second base, covers first during a team practice. The Wolverine hitters take on…

…, 29-6 overall) today and tomorrow at Varsity Diamond, its toughest obstacle may not be defeat- ing the perenially powerful Hawk- eyes. First, the No. 14 Wolverines (2- 2, 18-10) will have to overcome…

… Wolverines at the Bud Lite National Invitational in Sunnyvale, Calif., by a 1-0 count. "We played right with Iowa the whole game," Hutchins said. "If you want to stay competitive with them, you have to play…

… afternoon against Toledo at Varsity Diamond. In the first game of the twinbill, the No. 14 Wolverines' (4-6 in the Big Ten, 21-15 overall) shaky defense in the early innings and lack of clutch hitting down…

… speech at the end of game one. In the second game, the Wolverines thwarted two early offensive threats by the Rockets, while pounding out several key hits in the late innings that guided Michigan to an…

… Despite numerous opportun Michigan could muster on the scorebc fifth inning unearned run in wh Campana scored from second base ona the shortstop Klose. While Wolverine Julie Clarkson' was inconsistent…

… through five innings ally killed the Wolverines was their come through in the clutch. In both the fourth and fifth Michigan had runners on first and se with no outs, but could only cross once. "(Toledo…

… an apparently early deficit. All it took was their first at bat for the er two in- Wolverines to erase any doubt that their habit 3I single in would resurface once again. ouble that After Julie Cooper…

… Patti Benedict fly out with a RBI single that an error by brought in Heams. The score remained 2-1 in Michigan's favor s pitching until the fourth, when the Wolverines tagged s, what re- Rocket starter…

… Rhoda Hurr for four base hits, ac- failure to counting for two runs, and took a commanding 4-1 lead. innings, The onslaught continued in the fifth when cond base the Wolverines banged four more hits off…

… Wolverines' doubleheader with Toledo yesterday. Michigan dropped the first game, 4-1, and then trounced the Rockets in the second, 7-1. Men golfers seek stability in Akron Blue hitters by Adam Lutz Daily…

… savings on color printing forall clubs, businesses, and organizations. Wolverine catcher Todd Winston makes contact with a pitch Saturday versus Illinois-. Michigan crushed Ferris State yesterday at Fisher…

…'s oppo- nents should present much of a chal- lenge for the Wolverine squad (2-0 in the Big Ten, 7-2 overall). The Illini (7-7) and the Boilermakers (6- 5) have both lost to the same oppo- nents by the…

… are No. 2 seed Ryan Clark (17-11) and No. 4 Adrian De Vore (11-10). They may present chal- lenges for Wolverines Danny Brakus and John Karzen, respec- tively. Karzen (13-5) has the second- best mark on…

… weeks ago, as they defeated both Boston College, 5-4, and Oklahoma, 7-2. Although they lost to a tough Notre Dame team, the Wolverines are hoping to return to the winning form they demon- strated in their…

… two victories. "We've been playing outside this week, and I think we feel real pre- pared," team member Kalei Beamon said. The Wolverines have spent their week working on their individual games and…

….1 and No.2 singles position, respectively. Besides the success that the team has been experiencing lately, play- ing at home should give added sup- port to the Wolverines. "We haven't had a home match…

… Wolverines have their chance to prove Ritt right, as they play on their home turf at the Huron Valley Tennis Club at 3 p.m. today and 1 p.m. tomorrow. Senior Kim Pratt practices at the track and tennis…

… building. Pratt and her Wolverine teammates hope to get into the swing of things this weekend against Purdue and Illinois. Women runners prepare for quad meet ir -"- t 0 w ON UAW-mm- .y Jeff Williams…

… Daily Sports Writer Although the Michigan women's track team performed well at the Washington Invita- tional last weekend, the Wolverines were left hungry for more. "We didn't end up with the kind of meet…

… we wanted," Michigan coach James Henry said. "We wanted to run everyone in a lot of *events, but because of the weather we didn't get all the work in that we could have." The Wolverines travel to Al…

…- abama this weekend to compete in the Crimson Classic; a quadrangle meet with Alabama, Kansas and Mississippi. Unlike last weekend, a team score will be compiled, and the Wolverines will send their full…

…'s softball team. For the first time this season, the squad does not have to take to the road in search of competition. This week- end, the Wolverines will host the NSK/Michigan Wolverine Invita- tional. The…

… like it is the Big Ten. We need to show up to play for every game." The Wolverines (2-2 in the Big Ten, 15-9 overall) are in the midst of a six day, eight game stretch. They face both Ohio and Northern…

… strong Central Michigan team on Wednes- day. The Wolverines received clutch' hitting with runners in scoring po- sition, something they had been lacking a week ago. Hutchins says hitting in key situations…

… will again be essential if the Wolverines are to be successful this weekend. The tournament field is not one full of "cream puffs." Northern Illinois is the three-time defending champion of the North…

… with five home runs and 21 RBI's. DePaul, who will be facing the Wolverines for the first time, is struggling of late, coming off a 7-8 spring break schedule. Ohio has played well despite their 7…

…-7 record. "I expect this weekend to be competitive," Hutchins said. "We need to stay up mentally, which can be a challenge because it's not a Big Ten weekend." Playing at home, the Wolverines will have extra…

…- cludes Sunday. As the meet is sanctioned by only United States Swimming (the national governing body), instead of in conjunction with the NCAA, the Wolverines will be representing their respective clubs…

… and not the University. All except for Barrowman and Strauss will swim for Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek's Club Wolverine. Barrowman will swim for Curl-Burke, an East Coast club, while Little Rock (Ark…

… team (14-10-1) who battled the De- troit-Mercy Titans yesterday to an 8-8 draw. Southpaw Brian Feldman started on the mound for the Wolverines but exited an inning early because of tightness in his…

… to bat around the order. The Wolverines picked up single runs in the fifth and sixth while the Titans added two of their own in the top of the seventh to make it 8-4, Detroit. But Michigan stormed…

…Crew at Midwest Rowing Championship Saturday - at Madison The Michigan Daily SPORTS Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Baseball vs. Siena Heights Sunday,1 p.m. Fisher Stadium Page 11 e3 < avn9~y %F'S yWOLVERINES…

… performance to earn a split of yesterday's doubleheader with Purdue. Aided by three Wolverine errors and multiple other miscues, the Boilermakers (8-10 in the Big Ten, 26-14 overall) squeaked by Michigan in the…

… Wolverines drew within 5-2 in the home half of the third. Scott Timmerman led off the inning with a walk, and Steve Buerkel and Flannelly followed with singles to load the bases. Cleanup hitter Ruff lofted a…

… fly ball to short left to score Timmerman, and Fairman lined an RBI single. Purdue rallied for lone runs in both the fourth and sixth to extend its lead to 7-2. However, the Wolverines scored four runs…

… coasting to a 6-2 victory. The Wolverine offense was sparked by a four-run fourth which put them ahead, 6-1. Fairman reached base on a two-base error to open the inning, and scored on a Matheny single to…

… comfortable in~ the dugout, Scott Winterlee blasted a two-run homer to left. Purdue added a run in the fifth to draw within four, but could not get any closer to the Wolverines. I~ntslf Blue water polo sinks…

…, Heintschel worked ahead in the count almost all game long. twenty of his 27 first pitches went for strikes, and he recorded five strike- outs. STREAKING WOLVERINES: Michigan's complete-game streak in Big Ten…

…The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, April 23, 1991 - Page 13 NFL selects six more Wolverines from Staff Reports After Jarrod Bunch's selection bX the New York Giants during the first day of the NFL Draft…

… another Wolverine, cor- nerback David Key. The Dallas Cowboys continued the Michigan second-day onslaught by selecting injured safety Tripp Welborne in the seventh round. Many people felt he would not be…

… selected until the last few rounds, if at all. The Cowboys went after the Wolverines' other injured draftee, running back Tony Boles, in the 11th round. Both players tore ligaments in their knees against the…

…. Jlichigan's Dan Brakus goes for the return against Indiana. The Wolverines had an up-and-down weekend, defeating Iowa and losing to Minnesota. Their next match will be Wednesday at Michigan State. Netters…

…-3 victory over Iowa Sunday. However, the squad's road trip was not entirely success- ful as Minnesota slipped by the Wolverines, 5-4, Friday. All but one match against the Hawkeyes (5-2 in the Big Ten, 18…

…-5 overall) went the minimum two ets. Michigan came out on top in ix of eight. The Wolverines (6-2, 11-5) were led by their top two sin- gles players, who combined for three points against Iowa's top two…

… Wolverine duo let that lead slip away, losing the first set, and subsequently the second, to fall, 7-6, 6-4. The match had been tied after the singles competition. Michigan used victories by Brakus, Scott…

… just jumped out of the blocks playing unbelievably," Eisner said. "They could do no wrong, and we just never got started. That match im- mediately was over." The Wolverines' No. 3 team fought back to…

… Illinois Orange course, coupled with rain, stripped the Wolverines of another opportunity to reach its spring goal of a 320 tournament average. If the Wolverines had shot a 960, they would have prevailed by…

…. Northern Illinois (972) and Illinois State (989) also beat the Wolverines. The weather proved to be a real friend to Illinois because of the ex- perience it has in the wind. Darcy Chandler, who played the…

… Orange course four years earlier, was the only Wolverine who had experience at Illinois. Not having seen the course made Friday's practice round more important than normal. It was only fitting that the…

… were the .best Wolverine rounds of the tourna- ment. The pair, who won Wolverine medalist honors in seven of their eight tournaments this year, took different paths to their Wolverine- best 247s. Hayes…

…." Erica Zonder sandwiched her 80 between an 82 and an 85. "I played pretty good, but I really didn't hit good or putt good in the last round," Zonder said. Kristin Beilstein, the other Wolverine to earn…

… medalist honors this season, was the most consistent Wolverine, shooting 83-82-83=248. As if the incessant rain had not 0 . i; ^ 9M1 f r J iIM , 4 YS J' ;: - 1 n ry 4 : t'' ' y,. 3;y _ Y k ., 7…

…, Michigan's first-ever basketball national championship. Yeah, we celebrated. From Ann Arbor to Seattle, Wolverine fans exploded with an unbelievable furor. Two years ago today, Michigan 80, Seton Hall 79 in…

… it again? Sure we were losing Glen Rice, but the rest of the team would be back, a year older, and we thought a year better, too. But the 1989-90 Wolverines couldn't even reach the Sweet 16 - so much…

… probably have to look1 elsewhere. So far into the season Freehan has not had to worry too much about the hole in his rotation since thet Wolverines have not had a packed schedule. But now April has arrived…

… game played by both teams, cross-town rival Eastern1 Michigan managed to outlast thec visiting Wolverines, 7-5. The Wolverines (1-1 Big Ten, 13-10t overall) committed four errors en route to their second…

… pitched five-plus innings, giv- ing up four runs, three of them earned, while striking out two and walking two. Michigan and Eastern were locked at 4-4 through the third in- ning, but the Wolverines were…

… bright spots for the Wolverines. Flannelly went 3 for 4 on the day with a dou- ble, two singles and a walk. The other bright spot was right-fielder Todd Winston, who had been strug- gling as of late but…

… Titans. Michigan will be looking for career win No. 60 against the Titans. The Wolverines lead the series, 59-20. Daily Classifi eds Righthander Dennis Konuszewski (2-2) throws one over the plate…

… The Wolverines benefitted Daily Sports Writer excellent team. t was great to nlav greatly from the return of their tot i Season-long improvement and team chemistry were both evident as the Michigan…

… men's rugby team romped through all four of its matches last Saturday. The collegiate-side began the Wolverine dominance with the largest margin of victory of the ay's four games. The all…

… team reveal that four rookies have unofficially committed to the Wolverines. Sinclair's teammate, defenseman Tim Hogan, leftwinger Rick Willis from Boston, goalie Al Logis from Indianapolis, and…

…. The co-educational Wolverine squad kept its undefeated record intact. This weekend, the rowers head to Notre Dame. "This is the last chance for com- petition before the Midwest Championships," Michigan…

… women's novice coach, Tom Weber said. "I want our rowers to row a technical, smooth race ... as well as a powerful one." The Wolverines compete in seven classifications: men's heavyweight (above 160…

… rugby triumphs The Michigan men's rugby team continued its hot streak Saturday, with impressive victories over Michigan State and the Flint Rogues. In two games against the Spartans, the Wolverines won…

… by a combined score of 105-3. Michigan dominated every facet of both games (the Spartans' only score came off a penalty kick). The Wolverines' ex- *perience keyed their success. "We played together…

…." The Wolverines were tested a little more by the Rogues, but *Michigan still prevailed, 14-0. "Neither team had scored by halftime," Changstroman said. "So it looked like it was going to be close…

…. However, our superior team- work and conditioning pulled us through." Michigan has now won seven games in a row. However, the Wolverines face tough matches against Akron, RFC, and Windsor Saturday at…

… Palmer Field. Many of the top Wolverine players will re- turn to the Midwest select camp which they attended three weeks ago, recreating the scenario that brought about Michigan's last loss. Du o 4liied…

… reach an apex as five of Michigan's male gymnasts begin competition in the NCAA Championships held at Penn State. While Wolverine participants will ,ot be a new sight at nationals, this will be the…

…'s five, and it's only going to get better." On top of that, besides the * schools that qualified for team competition, the Wolverines have the most individuals going to na- tionals of any program in the…

… nation. Preliminaries for both the team and individual competitions will be held this evening, with team finals Friday and individual finals ,aturday. The Wolverines venturing into the den of the Nittany…

… Wolverines taking part Jn multiple events, qualifying in loth the floor exercise and vault, while Jorge Camacho joins Verrall on the floor and Royce Toni will perform on the parallel bars. Darden noted that it…

…. Michigan's No. I singles player Christine Schmeidel (1-3, 6-7) missed her third straight match due to illness, but should return this weekend for the conclusion of the Wolverines' regular season. Senior co…

… the day came at No. 4 singles, which pitted Wolverine Amy Malik (0-3, 10-4) against Spartan Molly Poffenberger. Malik took the first set, 6-2, but the second set went to Poffenberger, 6-3. Malik twice…

… said. While the Wolverines hid struggled in doubles play early in the season, yesterday's doubles cop- tests were icing on the cake, .as Michigan took two of three to seal the victory. Berg and Lev…

… Hurrelbrink and Molly West in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3 at No. 2r the Wolverines' other doubles vic- tory. Malik and Adam lost -to Hilbert and Leone at No. 3, 6-4, 6-3. "I thought our doubles were real strong…

… Schmeidel hits a backhand in a previous match against Purdue. The Wolverines defeated Michigan State yesterday, 6-3, without Schmeidel, who is out with an illness. 'M' tennis blanked byFighting Irish, by…

… occasion in which the Wolverines failed to capture one victory. The team had arrived in South Bend on Monday evening in order to get accustomed with the tennis courts, but in all, they managed to capture…

… Wolverines de- eated Detroit-Mercy, 5-1. Not only id they win a well-executed game, but sophomore Eric Heintschel may have pitched his way into the fourth spot in Michigan's starting rota- tion. Pitching in…

… outs." With a single in the fifth, Wolverine Scott Timmerman stretched his hitting streak to seven games. The second baseman has now hit in 18 of his last 19 games and in all but two games the entire…

… season. The Wolverines held a 2-1 lead late into the ballgame until they came up with two runs in the top of the seventh. All-American third baseman Tim Flannelly and desig- nated hitter Nate Holdren…

… had remarkable foresight, for the Michigan softball team paid a rather pleasant visit there yesterday. The Wolverines (2-2 in the Big Ten, 15-9 overall) swept a double- header against the Chippewas of…

…'t done well." Indeed, with yesterday's victo- ries the Wolverines now trail the all-time series, 20-16. Shortstop Bonnie Tholl started things quickly when she rapped the game's first pitch down the left…

…'s successful suicide squeeze. In the ninthi Wolverines added an on a Ruff double. inning, insurance the run That was all winning pitcher Andrea Nelson would need, as she held the Chippewas to one seventh…

…, with the Wolverines holding onto their early lead. CMU did provide a scare with a three-run third inning to come within one, but first-year pitcher Julie Clarkson closed the door. Juniors Shelley Bawol…

… long and it was warm out." The Wolverines hope for the same weather and same outcome when the two squads meet again to- day at Fisher Stadium. Michigan ace Jason Pfaff pitched three scoreless innings…

…-0379!11 After winning its last three games, the Michigan men's lacrosse team will play in Champaign for its sectional tournament this weekend. The Wolverines will face the club teams from Indiana, Purdue and…

… Illinois in a tournament that will help decide the seeding for the, sea- son-end conference championship. The competition will provide the Wolverines with an opportunity to show the rest of the Big Ten club…

…," she said boldly. "Whether we get it or not is just a matter of poli- tics." The Wolverines have backed up Hutchins' proclamation so far this season. They are 4-3 against top 20 teams, including a 1…

…, who re- cently notched her 200th Wolverine victory in the season opener. Last season, Michigan stumbled to a fourth-place Big Ten mark after being ranked ninth in the country in the preseason. Hutchins…

… Hutchins said. "We must come to play every game and stay focused." See CONFERENCE, Page 7 the team to beat in the Big Ten? The next team we're playing." PITCHERS: Last year, the Wolverines finished fifth in…

… New Mexico and California, the Wolverines entered the Big Ten sea- son last Friday at Indiana with an 11-7 record. With the intention of assessing early-season talent on both trips, Michigan coach Carol…

… players that we can put into the lineup and win a lot.of games with." Making the Wolverines' per- formances even more impressive were the level of competition they faced. In its first trip to New Mexico…

… Wolverines yielded only five runs while pounding out 16. Before concluding the trip, Michigan continued its success against the Aggies by sweeping the host team in a doubleheader, 10.-1, and, 3-0. In the final…

… team No. 1 2 4 7 10 11 12 14 15 17 19 20 21. 22 23 24 25 Wolverine Bonnie Tholl Sue Sieler Stacey Heams Julie Cooper Julie Foster Shelley Bawol Elly Vitacco Maria Heck Kari Kunnen Tina Martin Julie…

…. The Wolverines (5-1 in the Big Ten, 10-3 overall) are trying to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing results. The squad split a pair of matches, falling to No. 18 Indiana Saturday, 5-4, but…

… first in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Champion- ships last weekend. Top-seeded Wolverine David Kass dropped to No. 11 in the latest Volvo Tennis/Collegiate Rankings, despite not playing any…

… a slump of late, and this match may prolong that slide. Notre Dame sophomore Chuck Coleman (26-20), the Irish's No. 2 player, has moved into the top 100, and is now tied for 97th. The Wolverines will…

… (19-12), who was ranked eighth in the District IV preseason ranking. The Wolverines' No. 3 player, Scott Cuppett, also has been on a roll. The fiery sophomore has rat- tled off five straight victories…

… Big Ten, 14-5 overall) to the Huron Valley Tennis Club to take on the host Wolverines (3-3, 11-6) in a wo- men's tennis match today at 2 p.m. Both squads are .500 in the Big Ten, having beaten Illinois…

…'ve been up against," Ritt said. Last weekend at Indiana, the Wolverines were challenged at the top of the seedings. No. 1 singles player Christine Schmeidel's ab- sence due to illness did not help Michigan…

…-2) or junior Jennifer Lev (3-3, 10- 5) will receive the assignment opposite Leone. Today's match will be the third in five days for the Wolverines who conclude the regular season this weekend at home…

… more of a battle against the weather than the Spartans for the Wolverines. Although the times were a little slower due to the cold, windy, and rainy weather, the Wolverines pre- vailed against the…

… I am getting into a good outdoor groove. Once again, Michigan scored well in the field events with its tremendous depth. The Wolverines shut out the Spartans in the javelin with seniors Alex Sarafian…

…. The next Wolverine expected to be picked is Key. Two-time all- American Tripp Welborne over- shadowed Key's play all season, but Key has emerged as a valued prospect. "He had a decent workout and could…

… speed), but he can play in the NFL." The other eligible Wolverine, Jefferson, did not run well in Indianapolis. If not chosen in the fi- nal rounds, he could sign on as a free agent. MOVING TO CHICAGO…

… opponents Illinois, Illinois State, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, and DePauw this spring, the Wolverines may relax and concentrate on their game more easily. Because Michigan has played competitively…

… will get our 960 goal and have a real strong chance of winning the tournament," LeClair said. Zonder thought changing the team's goal would help the4 Wolverines., "I think we should set our sights a…

…'s Invitational, however, the Michigan women's golf team did not fall far from its pre-winter break scores. The field was more than equal to the Wolverine chal- lenge as Michigan finished in a tie for 11th, with a…

… weekend's Big Ten opener against Indiana, Michigan coach Carol Hutchins stressed that her team needed to play consistently if it was to be successful. Unfortunately for Hutchins, the Wolverines were…

…) and 5- 1. In the first game, Indiana's No. 1 pitcher Christy Brown went the all the way, succumbing only to an er- ror and a clutch hit by the Wolverines in the ninth. An Indiana error put Michigan…

… runners on first and third on a play which would have ended the inning. The Wolverines then performed a successful double-steal and fol- lowed with a run-scoring double Pitching was again the Wolverines…

…' greatest asset last weekend against Indiana as Michigan split its four game series. Sophomore Kelly Forbis started two of the four games for the Wolverines. While she allowed only two runs in nine and a…

…th atop the 10-meter. VanTassell, while he did not qualify for any finals, contributed amply to the Wolverines' sixth-place team total of 245.5 points. VanTassell anchored Maize and Blue relays…

…, and the "Hook' em Horns" sign (made by extending the pinkie and in- dex fingers), became rather grating to many non-Texas competitors and fans. More than one Wolverine was seen discretely re- sponding…

… offense could win it in the ninth," Hutchins said. "In the sec- ond game, our offense jumped all over things in the first game." However, during Saturday's twin bill, the Wolverines were un9 able to come…

… through with any clutch hitting. Brown shut down the Wolverines, 2-1, in game one, al- lowing only five hits. In the nightcap, Michigan got ten hits off Brown (9-8), but the team was only able to produce…

… one run. The Wolverines twice stranded Kari Kunnen on third after she tripled. rs "One word sums up (Saturday" - disappointment," Hutchins said. "We had our chances, but couldn't get the key hits like…

… Palace in Auburn Hills. ANTHONY M. A Michigan rugby player lets his guts fly after a rough first half. KENNETH SMOLLER/Daily Future Wolverine basketball star Chris Webber slams in two points during the…

… - sometimes. One of those rare times occurred for the Michigan women's track team over the weekend. The Wolverines competed in the Crimson Classic, placing fourth with 24 points despite strong per- sonal…

… Desiree' Orwig said. "It was a pretty good start for us, but obvi- ously we need to score some more points." As anticipated, the distance squad was a major contributor to the Wolverines' point total. First…

… the 1991 softball squad, led the Wolverines to a first place finish in the NSK/Wolverine Invitational this weekend. Cooper, a catcher, went 7-for-13 in Michigan's four games, garnishing two doubles, a…

… ." J ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~,: ''m:", '::H .. .:;.., ~.' 'k '- petition cus, the Wolverines tied for first place with host Alabama with 57 points. Senior Brad Holwerda won the high jump, clearing 7…

… personal best of 193'4". Junio@ Mike Hennessey was runner-up in the shot put with a throw of 48'5- 1/2". Hennessey also placed third in the discus with a toss of 140'11". Not to be outdone, the Wolverines…

… weekend, the Wolverines (2-6 in the Big Ten, 18-14 overall) were looking to bounce back against the Broncos. However, as they arrived in the famed quad-syllabic town, the skies opened, and a thunderous…

… downpour washed away any thoughts of playing the games. The Wolverines won't have to wait long to try again, though. They host Michigan State today in a doubleheader. The Spartans (1-7 in the Big Ten, 8…

… lacked in the past," Wolverine coach Red Berenson said. Sinclair, who signed with the Wolverines during the early period, sails from Mississauga, Ontario, and played for the Wexford Junior B squad…

… the Wolverine A side squeaked out a 10- 3 victory. "(The B side) just wasn't work- ing as a cohesive unit," co-captain John Swis said. "They had different players and that inexperience re- sulted in…

… fixed on him and he just put both of his shots in." In the final match of the day, the Michigan C side walloped the Akron B side 32-18. Jim Staples and Shawn Knight led the team with 22 of the Wolverines…

…. "Home is where the heart is," he said at a press conference attended by 250 onlookers. "That's where my mom is. So I'd like to announce that for the next four years, I'll be a (Cavalier)." The Wolverines…

… faces the Michigan men's gymnastics team today, one day after five Wolverines made the trek back from the NCAA Championships held at Penn State. Without a doubt, the completion of nationals brought the…

… 1991 gymnas- tics season to a close, but it also marks the beginning of a very promising 1992 season. This is the very enticing point in the eyes of the Wolverine team members, especially after the most…

… Lisa Worzniak, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Sunday's match proved to be a microcosm of the season, as once again the Wolverines were forced to overcome injuries. "We've been able to do what we needed to all year…

… eligibility remaining, as it was for all the other young Wolverines. In related action, Minnesota's John Roethlisberger did the Big Ten proud as he took the all-around crown with a score of 115.45, and Oklahoma…

…'s not over untill we hang the last of the dogs."' As for Michigan's fortunes, coach Darden is confident that the Wolverines will be able to hang a few dogs"of their own soon. "With the people coming back…

…. Turek - working toward a masters degree in sports psychology - is Hitting is a pure science to the Michigan baseball squad. One Wolverine batting scholar puts some of hitting coach Ed Turek's advice into…

…. The fourth starter becomes very impor- tant in the Big Ten season as the Wolverines play four games each weekend. Freehan has spent most of the non-conference schedule searching through his staff to…

… rotation. Brock and Pfaff both starred for the Wolverines last year. Brock was the work horse of the staff, leading the squad with 66.2 innings pitched, while Pfaff led the squad with a 1.73 earned run…

… from a celebrated past. Then the news broke. The Wolverines were in trouble. Allegations. Investigations. 'And finally sanctions. A school with a reputation for squeaky- clean athletics had its first…

… Michigan Wolverines. And that's where his latest journey began. 'This year, we know we can't compete for the title from the very start. We've prepared for it, and our goals incorporate that' -Bill Freehan…

… baseball club," Freehan said. There is a new attitude at Fisher The coach won't say howgbod his team is. Coaches never do. Even though last season had to hurt Che Wolverines, Michigan has been hovering in…

… the Top 25 in several national polls. A lot of people think the Wolverines look pretty good. What does Freehan think? "On the field I think we regressed a bit last year if you just look at the 'wins and…

… losses. We're now just starting our Big Ten season. A lot remains to be seen about where we are." The Wolverines 'elected to play some heavy competition in the early season. Michigan went south to sharpen…

… -Al Wolverine men golfers take the fifth by Jim Foss Daily Sports Writer While the world's best golfers were at Augusta National this past weekend playing in the Masters, Michigan's finest visited…

… of the Wolverines. The Wolverines lacked consis- tency individually, but several play- ers used a low round to post strong performances. Dean Kobane was the low Michigan scorer, carding a 217 to…

… starting lineup last weekend, finished second for the Wolverines, shooting a 222, including a 72 last round score. James Carson was the third best Wolverine scorer in the match, fin- ishing with 229, while…

… Wolverines have already competed this season against every team it will face. In addition, all six of the other Big Ten teams will be present. But this should not make the up- coming meet any easier. Michigan…

… should help a lot." Media gives UNLV unwarranted image by Todd Greenberg Coach Bob Darden and his Wolverine gymnasts have practiced all season in preparation for NCAA regionals this Saturday in…

… the sea matches Friday at Nou Saturday at the CCR] Illinois, and Sunday at State. The Wolverines are coi fifth-place finish at the M Intercollegiate Volleyba ciation (MIVA) Champ ready for which took…

… we played," se ds into the Seth Firestein said. ison with While defeats o re Dame, and Illinois would a B versus ceptable, the Sunday Michigan Lansing looms large of the Wolverine clu ming off a "We…

… the Wolver- certainly be ac- ines in three straight games. contest in East However, MSU is but one of fst in the minds three teams the Wolverines will b members. play, and Michigan has other goals at…

…, according to Karzen. Though beginning their conference schedule 2-0 has given the team confi- dence, the next two weeks may present the Wolverines their first true test. still uncertain by Becky Weiss Daily…

… competitions - and because of the dominance of their individual players, the Wolverines have rarely needed to send their doubles teams on the court to win a dual match. In addition to limited doubles experience…

… and glory. The team's 31 Big Ten championships, including 16 consecutive crowns from 1968 to '83, is more than all the other nine schools combined. Former Wolverine standout Malivai Washington recently…

… balls from other courts roll through rallies. The players largely have to referee their own matches. With its quirks, the Wolverines' facility places a premium on focus. There are alternatives for the men…

… Daily Sports Writer The 1989-90 season was a trying one for Michigan men's tennis coach Brian Eisner. The Wolverine lineup had lost five of its six singles players and finished 11-15, the first losing…

… potentially swim on five relays, while a long-distance swimmer can hope to swim only one, and a stroke swimmer two. Michigan features a classic example of a sprinter's utility. Last season, the Wolverines had…

… Michigan's recovery. The Wolverines ended Thursday in ninth place with 51 points, 109 points behind leader Texas, but just *25 points behind then fifth-place SMU. Eric Wunderlich's stunning third place in…

…-captain shortstop Bonnie Tholl anchors the Wolverine defense. After finishing First-Team Big Ten last year, Tholl has strug- gled this year, batting .200. Rookies Mary Campana and Tina Martin will start at second…

… the team in hitting with a .321 average. in her Nicinity, according jo Hutchins. Her defensive prowess, combined with strong power hit- ting, makes Hearns one of the Wolverines' better overall players…

… Wolverines will repeat their 1990 campaign. "We've shown we can play aw- ful and we've shown we can play like the best in the countryj" Hutchins said. The pendulum swing of consis- tent performance will be the…

…-team race. Led by a deep pitching staff, the Wolverines have already proven they can play with the elite softball teams, defeating No. 18 New Mexico, 3-0, and No. 11 San Jose State, 2-1. Michigan then weekend…

… Intercollegiate Women's Golf at Indiana Invitational Softball Michigan Wolverine Invitational vs. Ohio, Varsity Diamond, 12 p.m. vs. Northern Illinois, Varsity Diamond, 2 p.m. Baseball at Iowa, 1 p.m. (DH) Coed…

… track at Crimson Classic Women's Tennis vs. Illinois, Huron Valley Tennis Club, 1 p.m. Men's Tennis at Illinois Sunday, April 7 Women's Golf at Indiana Invitational Softball Michigan Wolverine…

… Michigan, ju- nior Denny Sikkila carded a 76, two strokes away from the medalists. Sophomore Bob Henighan took sec- ond among the Wolverines with a 77. In addition, junior Dean Kobane shot a 79, rookie Carl…

… and Russell, and Tom Wiese and McCallum forced Michigan's combinations into critical errors as Indiana won the top two matches. Cuppett and Rubenstein won the Wolverines' only doubles match, defeating…

… Held and Decker, 6-4,7-6. According to Eisner, the Wolverines' effort was far better in Sunday's home finale. "I was afraid we were going to come out tired after yesterday and not go after the matches…

…. Kass saw his four-match unbeaten streak come to a close this weekend. MISMATCH Continued from page 1 went to three sets, with Michigan taking two. Lev had the best Wolverine weekend, following up her…

… Columbus. This weekend marked the end of Michigan's road schedule. Schmei- del should be back in the lineup when the Wolverines return to action Wednesday against Michigan State at 2 p.m. The Spartans were…

…, Julie Victor and the distance squad travelled to Law- rence, Kan., for the Kansas Relays. The Wolverines were paced by Victor and Megan Nortz. Victor's throw of 150'8" was good enough for sixth place…

… will serve as a springboard for her the rest of the season." Chris Szabo and Kristi Wink also provided good performances for the Wolverines. Szabo finished seventh with a time 10:10.35, and Wink placed…

…-9) will host the Wolverines in double- header action today. Michigan has had a difficult time with the Chippewas in the past, dropping three of five games to Central Michigan last season. CMU also leads the…

… with six victories. Junior center fielder Pam Stanley anchors the offense with a team- leading 20 runs scored, 31 hits, 24 stolen bases, and a .352 batting average. The Wolverines had trouble scoring…

…-998-0200 Former Wolverine tennis star Malavai Washington made an appearance in last week's Kings of Tennis Classic at the Palace. like a lawn mower. What the hell, don't they know this isn't a grass court? Then, I…

… it means a little first game of their doubleheader more to win this tournament be- cause of how I was feeling." Blue crew crushes com petition atND Hurler Jason Pfaff led the Wolverines to their 6…

… fist, the Michigan crew team dominated its competition this weekend at Notre Dame, as boat after unsus- pecting boat fell to the Wolverines. Michigan qualified all 11 boats that they raced in the regatta…

… give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead. With Michigan unable to add any more runs, first-year pitcher Julie Clarkson took control of the game by shutting out the Cowboys for the full seven innings, preserving…

… the 1-0 upset. After a three-week, rest, the Wolverines returned fof the final phase of its West Coast swing at the Bud Lite National Invitational in Sunnyvale, California. Michigan showed why it led…

… University's dorm rooms are enormous compared to what I see here. They have a living room and two large sized bedrooms! And currently their room and board is barely half of what Wolverines pay. Michigan State…

… food! Or is it true that while these other University students are paying tution for all these extras, Wolverines are only paying for the name? JoAnne Vicari LSA first-year student Daily guilty of…

… stay a Wolverine at least three years, and at that point wants to be the No. 1 player in the NCAA. Eisner knows this phenom has all the tools to get there. Michigan first "He can play with anybody in…

… our opinion; Blockbuster said the voters Worst Video Store Wolverine Video (by far) Its proximity doesn't make up for the rudeness, the lousy selection, and the absurdly high late fees. Campus Theater…

… Wolverines' only pass-offense in the game, Howard's gazelle-like cutback tied then-No. 1 Michigan with the spoil- hungry Spartans, 21-21. We can only speculate how fans would remember Howard's achievement if…

…:30. Speakers "Taxation is Theft," Jim McAbee. Union, Wolverine Rm, 7 p.m. "Confocal Microscopy: Theory and Applications to Materials Science," Anurag Govil. Chem Bldg, rm 1640,4 p.m. "Eli Thomas: Traditional…

…- Nasara of Cleveland State University. Aud. D, Angell Hall, 4 p.m. "Human Rights in Burma (Myanmar): A Secret State Of Terror" Tun Thwin, Burmese Amnesty International member. Wolverine Rm, Union, 7 p…

…. That is the type of swimming that is fun. Winning the race was important to me, for it was my final swim as a Wolverine in official NCAA competition. I wanted to go out winning. I am quite glad I'm out…

… action against Wolverine Video. Anyone with a complaint about them should contact me. I was slightly misquoted in the article, regarding cleaning fees. The fee in question was $700 yearly-not monthly…

…- approximately $110 from I hope the above experiences nation is elsewhere," 3/25/91) is Wolverine Video and Electronics have not happened to other attempting to help the socially on Church Street. students as well…