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…'s tennis team from continuing its sweep across the Midwest yesterday at the Liberty Tennis and Fitness Club. The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame ran out of fire power and fell to the Wolverines 8-1, adding to…

… the list of Wolverine prey. Michigan's trophies now include Purdue, Illinois, Michigan State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Eastern Michigan, and Miami of Ohio. THE HOME match marked Michigan's fourth contest…

… bunch of guys." AFTER LOSING his first regular season match against Purdue's Jim Gray last Saturday, junior Ed Nagel proved that he has returned to form by leading the way for the Wolverines. He disposed…

… third doubles, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 for their lone point. Doily Photo by JOHN MUNSON Sophomore shortstop Mary Ann Daviers narrowly avoids senior lef- tfielder Lisa Juzysta in the second game of the Wolverine…

… year this weekend. Batsmen shut down Eastern Michigan From Staff Reports: With little hitting, the Wolverine baseball team was forced to rely on pitching in their doubleheader sweep of Eastern Michigan…

…SPORTS Page 10 Wednesday, April 1, 1981 BLUE NINE S WEEPS HOME OPENER FROM GRAND VALLEY Wolverines destroy Lakers 12-2, The Michigan Daily, 1O- By JOHN KERR Although the sky was blue, the…

… weren't of the same. caliber as the Wolverines dominated both ends of a doubleheader, winning the first game after only 41% in- nings on the "mercy" rule, 12-2, and the second contest, 10-4, yesterday…

… couple of real nice hit and run plays. I thought we played well defensively also." Michigan wasted no time in getting on the board in both games. In the opener, after Wolverine starter Mark Clinton had…

… retired the Lakers in the top of the first, Michigan bombarded Grand Valley with six runs in the bot- tom of the stanza. The Wolverines had only two hits in the inning, but Laker hurler Greg Walter aided…

…'s first pit- ch down the right field line for a double. Tim Miller scored Hool with a base hit and Chris Sabo walked to put Wolverines on first and second. Lef- tfielder Rich Stoll tapped an easy grounder…

… Stoll occupied second. With Michigan holding a 4-0 advan- tage, Middaugh flashed the suicide squeeze sign to Wolverine batter Jeff Jacobson. While Sabo charged in from third on the pitch, Jacobson laid…

… right field that cleared the fence for his second home run of theseason. The second game started out as if it were a carbon copy of the opener, as the Wolverines greeted Laker starter Bob Opland with five…

… runs and six hits in the bottom of the first inning. The first four Wolverines, Schulte, Stober, Paciorek, and Hool, all singled and Miller followed them with a double that scored Paciorek and Hool, and…

…0 Page 10 - The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, April 4, 1984 ichigan: IT Cham 1984 PR U . 0 Wolverine center Roy Tarpley battles Notre Dame pivot man Tim Kempton during Wednesday night's 83…

… Page 7 Netters top GopI By RICK KAPLAN Smiles came over the faces of the Minnesota tennis players when they heard that Michigan's top player, Jim Sharton, was not going to play. But the Wolverines…

… Brian Eisner moved each of his singles players up a notch in the lineup. The move seemed to fire the team up, as the Wolverines grabbed four of the six singles matches. "THE THING that we did today that…

… Wolverines are back in action this afternoon against a tough Wiscon- sin team at Liberty at 1:00 p.m. Wisconsin's only los in the Big Ten thus far was a 5-4 decision against Minnesota. Wolverine Ed Filer…

… ago this team had only one win all season, but with good coachings and players working together, the Wolverines finished at a respectable 19- 14 mark (five of these losses being to varsity teams…

… and good setting by Tony Rodrigacy held Pudue to five points in the two games. Michigan's next opponent was Nor- thern Illinois. Although they were defeated, in two games out of three, the Wolverines…

… did some of their finest playing of the afternoon. The teams were evenly matched in skill, but the Wolverines couldn't seem to block 6'5" Joe Mrkvicka of NIU. MICHIGAN ADVANCED to the semi- finals…

… action. The Wolverine women took advan- tage of strong singles play and a good doubles effort yesterday to down Pur- due, 5-4. Turning in strong efforts for the netters were Paula Reichert at first singles…

… called the loss "a bum- mer," but was pleased the team raised its overall record to 2-6 yester- day The weekend split with Big Ten op- ponents should leave the Wolverines seeded eighth in the upcoming Big…

… case yesterday for the Wayne State Tartars as they squandered numerous scoring chances in their 6-5 loss to the Michigan Wolverines at Fisher Stadium. The Wolverines, however, capitalized on their few…

… the Wolverines trailing 2-0. That is when Sabo sent a fastball from losing pitcher John Gerbe 400 feet over the center field fence for a two-run homer. "CHRIS HAD A SUPER day today," said Michigan coach…

… the Wolverine victory. The win pushed Michigan's record to 16-11. The Wolverines return to action today with a doubleheader at Western Michigan. Then they return home this weekend and resume the Big Ten…

… second baseman Jeff Paglino in yesterday's action at Fisher Stadium. The Wolverines went on to defeat the Tartars by a score of 6-5. SPORTS OF THE DAILY: Women netters breeze past Chips By TOM SHAHEEN No…

… on a neutral court." So while the Wolverines gained some confidence with yesterday's win over CMU, they will need a superior perfor- mance at alb positions in addition to that confidence if they expect…

… to make win- ning the Big Ten title a reality. Oliver Owens insists that the Wolverines' tennis arsenal will be ready. Women thinclads fourth While some members of the women's track team traveled to…

… very com- petitive meet, saw a number of out- standing performances turned in by Wolverines. Debbie Williams flung the javelin 157'11%" to capture that event and qualify for the AIAW nationals. Teammates…

… overall score of F91. Michigan ended up with a total of 949, just behind Big Ten rival Wisconsin, 934. The Wolverines squeaked by Purdue, 952, after trailing them by eight strokes before Sunday's final…

… round of play. The most impressive result for the Wolverines was their low average of 79 strokes per round. "I just like all these nice scores under 80, that's what I like," said LeClair. Erica Zonder led…

… (82-79- 81) rounded out the Wolverine scoring over the three rounds. What was the key to Michigan's sudden turn around? According to LeClair it was "sunshine, warm weather, and determination." Although…

… the team has improved, a lot of work lies ahead for the Wolverines to finish respectably in the Big Ten. The weakness in their play at Ohio State was chipping and put- ting. LeClair felt that too many…

… gathered her team and told them, "She (Raine) doesn't throw very many strikes." Indeed, Raine did walk six, but the Wolverines went hitless until senior Nan Payne broke through in the fifth inning. Swirling…

…. Then rookie Skarzynski tripled home Cammarata, and Margie Led- gerwood doubled home Skarzynski. The three runs on four hits were enough for an Indiana victory. THE WOLVERINES were only able to muster up…

…. The 2-0, five-hit shutout dropped Nelson's record to 18-5. She needs nine more victories to overtake former Wolverine Vicky Morrow as the winningest pitcher in a season. Brost According to selection…

…, but are on a five game winning streak against Detroit which dates back to 1984. Sophomore Andrea Nelson, the Wolverines ace pitcher, surpassed her career high win mark of 16 with two wins this week. She…

… Wolverines who also play the University of Toledo on Wednesday. After Wednesday's game against Toledo the Wolverines start a string of 10 games where they play only Big Ten opponents. Blue Banter: Bo…

…" New tennis format costs Wolverines BY ERIC LEMONT Playing under a new format and without their number three singles fplayer, the men's tennis team won one match and lost two last weekend at the…

… Blue-Gray championships in Montgomery, Alabama. The Wolverines defeated Mississippi State 6-1 but lost to both Kentucky and Pepperdine 6-1. In an interesting new format, five singles matches were played…

…. :The Wolverines bested squads from Ohio Dominican, Michigan State, and Wheaton College on their road to the playoffs. Seeded No. 1 in the playoffs, Michigan faced Wheaton again in the quarterfinals…

…, thrashing them, 15-4, 15-4. In the semifinals the Wolverines seized the opportunity to avenge an earlier loss. In beating archrival Notre Dame, 15-12, 15- 12, they advanced to the finals with a spotless…

… on Wolverine errors and less-than- spectacular pitching for their win. With the score tied, 1-1, in the fourth inning, Purdue scored an unearned run when second baseman Chris Gagin threw away a…

… grounder with runners on first and second. The following frame, an error allowed the Boilermakers' Jeff Allison the opportunity to hit a two-run homer off reliever Greg Everson. In the three wins, Wolverine…

… Finken's run-scoring ground out in the first inning provided Abbott with all the, support he needed, but the. Wolverines added two unearned runs in the third before erupting for four. more runs in the…

… Alexander had nothing but praise for the Wolverine hurlers. "Their pitching is outstanding. Abbott and Ignasiak are two of the top ten or twenty pitchers in the country." Last season Purdue finishe. second…

… understandably so, because it was a game they should have won. The Wolverines beat themselves with two costly errors, in the field, something they cannot continue to do if they are to repeat as Big Ten champions…

… State to a 2- 0 victory over the Wolverines in the second game of yesterday's double- header at Ray Fisher Stadium. Michigan embarrassed the Tartars in the first game, 18-1, behind rookie Jeff Tanderys…

… game sweep of Northwestern Sunday and Monday, extended that record with two more swipes yesterday. 12 different Wolverines crossed the plate in the laugher. IN THE NIGHTCAP, it was Michigan that was…

… team championship, only individual plaques." Despite the inclement weather, the Wolverines managed to capture first place in the women's open four. Team members included Lisa Philipsborn, Jaan Klinger…

… Wolverines if they are to remain in first place in the Big Ten throughout their nine-day break. THEY PRESENTLY lead Indiana by percentage points following their weekend split with the Hoosiers. Michigan, 13…

… played any Big Ten games this year. If the Spartans upset the Wolverines twice today, they would own first place. Wolverine coach Carol Hutchins will send her two aces, Vickie Morrow and s still clinging…

… Park in Ann Arbor. Ohio State will also be out to seek revenge from their narrow defeat suffered at the hands of the Wolverines. - HOWARD SOLOMON Golfers tee up for Big Ten By SCOTT G. MILLER With less…

… Wolverines finished seventh in a fifteen-team field. Coach Jim Carras was pleased with his team's performance but felt its biggest problem is depth. "I was happy with the way we played. We were only three…

… he has the ability to improve. "Peter is capable of shooting 75 or better every time out," said Carras. Chris Westfall rounded out the Wolverines top four with a score of 231. "Chris is another player…

… capable of shooting 75 or better when he is playing well," said Carras. The Wolverines' next match will be this weekend at DeKalb, Illinois to compete in the Mid-American Con- ference Tournament. SCORES…

… WrkId Wolverines walk by w- Y'ld ~t By JEFF RUSH All Michigan had to do to defeat Division II Wayne State yesterday was to step to the plate and walk away. And keep walking, and walking and walking…

…. THE WOLVERINES waltzed away with 16 runs in the first game of yesterday's doubleheader, beating the Tartars 16-9. Michigan swept the twinbill with a 5-1 victory courtesy of the stellar pitching of…

…-conference opponent for Michigan. "I don't know that much about them," said Wolverine head coach Carol Hutchins. "I know they have a very improved team, and teams like that always give us the most trouble." Bowling…

…, Bowling Green has been hurt with the loss of regular cen- terfielder and leadoff hitter Tammy Wiatr. FALCON HEAD coach Gail Daven- port sees some likenesses between her team and the Wolverines. "Michigan is…

… the 11th-ranked team in the nation even through six innings, losing only due to an unearned run1i in the bottom of the seventh, 3-2. But in the nightcap, it didn't take long for the Wolverines to…

… control problems on the part of four Wolverine pitchers, the home team coasted to a 10-4 victory. In the opener, Aquinas hurler Paul Assenmacher had the Michigan hitters off-balance much of the game. Only…

… to third base which bounced off the chest of Harrell, and Michigan took a 2-1 lead. Wolverine starter Rich Stoll was touched for an unearned run in the fifth, tying the game at two. Stoll went the…

… the glove of Kettner and the Wolverines had their 14th victory of 1983. "Gust really made a big play for us getting that hit in the seventh," said Middaugh of the freshman. Besides Gust, Larkin (4 hits…

… on the afternoon), and Mike Watters (three hits, including a triple) were other big contributors playing their first home games for the Wolverines. The second game was no contest from the outset as…

… Larkin, Watters and Sabo started the first inning with three singles, and, before the dust cleared, Michigan was up 9-0. Bill Shuta was started for the Wolverines but was pulled by Middaugh in the second…

… afternoon, Michigan will again play two at home, taking on the Western Michigan Broncos. Dave Kopf and Casey Close are scheduled to pitch for the Wolverines. They didn 't have a prayer al R H E Aquinas…

… connects for a home run in the first game of the Wolverines' doubleheader against Aquinas yesterday. Sabo went 2 for 6 with 2 RBI's on the day. Blue sofd By JIM DAVIS One win was bagged and another barely…

…, Scott Chipokas, once again led the Wolverines (77- 72-77-226), but played below his potential. No. 2 player Bob Papp did not shoot well either (78-77-78-233)* Despite the poor performances by Chipokas and…

… will have to to run away from the Hawkeyes, four, two runs scored) combined other Wolverine win. Rookie pitcher pick up the slack at catcher. three games to one, last weekend in with four Hawkeye errors…

… gave the Andrea Nelson gave up just five hits It took Iowa 12 innings to beat errors gI e Iowa City. Having won seven of Wolverines an easy win. in the 7-2 Michigan victory. Michigan in the third game, 3…

…-2. their last eight, the Wolverines have "They (the Hawkeyes) just fell Unfortunately for the Wolverines, Bolster received the loss even though upped their record to 12-9. apart," said Michigan coach Carol…

… Wolverines went on the road last weekend and split two tight Big Ten matches - Friday edging out Iowa, 5-4, and Sunday dropping a seesaw battle to Minnesota by the same score. The weekend's results brought the…

… Wolverines' record to 13-6 overall, 2-4 in the Big Ten. "5-4 matches like this can go ei- ther way," said No.1 singles player Tina Basle. "We have to pull out these close matches if we want to be seeded in the…

… Huston, 6-2, 6-2. Going into Friday's match at Iowa, the Wolverines knew they were in for a battle. "Last year Iowa finished fifth in the Big Ten," said Furnished Apartments Furnished 1 & 2 Bedroom…

…'t decided until the third set of No. 3 doubles when first-year players Wendy Stross and Kristie Miner squeaked out a 7-5 win over Leary and Pat DeSimone to seal the victory for the Wolverines. Against…

… three doubles," she ex- plained. "Come tournament time, I know we'll be able to beat teams like Minnesota." Up .next for the Wolverines is Wednesday's match at Michigan State. With only four teams remain…

… and field team will get its outdoor season into full swing today and tomorrow at the Dogwood Relays in Knoxville, Tenn. The Wolverines opened their outdoor season at the Dominos Pizza Relays in…

… finisher the Wolverines place in the meet is distan- ce specialist Diemer. While in Tallahassee, the Michigan senior was third in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 8:36.4 and qualified for the NCAA national…

… meet. This weekend, Diemer hopes to qualify in the 5,000-meter run. Further enhancing the Wolverine distance corps will be Big Ten indoor three-mile champ Gerard Donakowski, who will run in the 10…

…, who were first and third in Florida with tosses of 59'%" and 57'111/2". In addition, Eriksson was fourth in the discus with a 168'8" throw and is the Wolverines' strongest threat in that event. In the…

… long jump, the Michigan men have NCAA qualifier Derek Harper; while Big Ten third-place finisher Dave Lugin should score for the Wolverines in the high jump. In addition, Michigan will send one- mile…

… team is just hoping to stay the same. The Wolverines, who took the Big Ten championship during the indoor season, now set their sights on doing the same outdoors as they open their outdoor season at the…

… cleared a per- sonal best and Wolverine record 6'0" to take third at the NCAA indoor cham- pionships. The Wolverines' other chan- ce in the field events should rest with long jumper Lorrie Thornton who…

… also captured the conference title indoors. IN ADDITION, Thornton is the Wolverines' top threat in the sprints, qualifying for the NCAA indoor cham- pionships in the 60-yarddash. Right behind Thornton is…

… squad to defend its 1985 Big Ten title. The Wolverines, now 3-5 on the season, start their conference schedule with a home opener against Northwestern today at 2:30 p.m. "CURRENTLY WE'RE ranked number 20…

…'s conference talent this weekend against Northwestern today and Iowa tomorrow. Eisner hopes today will start a streak of dual meet victories, since four of the Wolverine's five losses have been to top 20 teams…

… Brad Koontz round out the Wolverine's singles roster in fifth and sixth positions. Freshman Chip McColl joins the doubles action as he teams with Brad Koontz for the third doubles tandem. Rounding out…

… the Wolverines 12-man roster are senior Hugh Kwok, junior Jed Hakken, sophomores Franz Geiger and John Solik and freshman Michael Pizzutello. EISNER SAID the motivation level on the team is very high…

…," Eisner said. "They have to say 'Is this guy good enough to beat Michigan?' when they recruit." One thing that would make the Wolverines' quest for another Big Ten title easier, according to Eisner, would…

… up against Miami of Ohio and Big Ten foe Northwestern. The problem is, the Wolverines are riddled with injuries. Tina Basle, Tricia Horn and Lynn Wise are sidelined. While Basle and Wise could possibly…

… three should be back for the last five meets of the season, the Wolverines' most crucial matches. They are sitting out now in an- ticipation of those meets. Basle and Wise, sophomores, are expected to…

…, men's golf coach Jim Carras knows how you feel. His spring break didn't work out either. In March the Wolverines went to Florida placing thirteenth in the South Florida Invitational. They played in…

… for the Purdue Invitational. The Wolverines will be led by seniors Peter Savarino and Chris Westfall. Savarino, who replaces graduated Dan Roberts as captain, had the best scores in Florida last month…

… Hersh Patell will be expected to give some immediate help as well. Last year the Wolverines finished third in the Big Ten tournament and this year coach Carras wants to do at least that well. "We…

… Wolverine netters By PHIL NUSSEL With Michigan playing up and down all season and Notre Dame posting a respectable 14-7 record, one may have thought that yesterday's tennis match between the two rival…

… schools would have been close - but it was anything but that. The Wolverines posted their best win of the season shutting out the Irish 9-0 at the track and tennis building. Michigan, now 5-3 overall, won…

… really well," Royer commented. "It was probably the best I've concentrated all season." The Wolverines smoked the Irish in the last three singles matches as well as three freshmen - Jon Morris, Brad Koontz…

… positions. Sharton and Filer worked together quite well as they knocked off the Gib- bons and Walsh tandem, 6-2, 6-2. The win solidified Sharton and Filer as the Wolverines' top doubles combo. Shar- ton noted…

…-4. The blowout of the Irish really didn't 1. 9-0 and psychological benefit, is just what we need now," Eisner said. Nothing could be closer to the truth. The Wolverines must now face Big Ten defending…

… out of its way to play Michigan yesterday and its extra effort paid off. When Detroit was unable to host its scheduled doubleheader with the Wolverines because of bad playing con- ditions, the two teams…

… travelled to Ann Arbor to play their twinbill. The drive was worth it for the 2-12 Titans, as they split with the favored Wolverines (20- 5). Detroit won a thrilling second game, 5-4, after dropping the first…

… the right' field chalk line, came off Greg Everson, John Gretten- berger, who started the inning for the Wolverines, was the loser. Michigan had broken a 3-3 tie in the :top of the seventh when Barry…

… Larkin -singled home Mike Watters, who had led off the inning with a triple. The ;Wolverines had four hits and a walk in thd seventh, but bad luck on the basepaths prevented them from scoring more than one…

… FIRST game was not quite as in- tense as game two. Backed by the strong pitching of Paul Wenson, the Wolverines breezed to an 8-2 win. Beshke put the Wolverines ahead with at two-out single in the second…

… Netters topple Northwestern, Iowa By JERRY MUTH The weather may not have been lovely for the men's tennis team last weekend, but the Wolverines proved they were ready to take the Big Ten by storm with a…

… pair of 8-1 victories over conference rivals Northwestern and Iowa. Despite gusting winds and frigid tem- peratures, the 20th-ranked Wolverines applied the heat to Northwestern Friday on the outside…

…. Although Michigan dumped the Hawkeyes, 8-1, the margin of vic- tory in the individual matches wasn't as decisive. Eisner credited Iowa, calling the Hawkeyes "a good, solid team." But the Wolverine mentor was…

… most pleased with his own team's performance. "We're working hard on competing day after day," Eisner con- tinued. "Everyday we have to be ready to play." Indeed the Wolverines came ready to play against…

… Championship. I'm looking for con- stant improvement-particularly mental. Today was a good effort." Senior JimNelson, Iowa's number three singles player, was impressed with the Wolverines. "They've got a lot of…

…-5 and 2-0 in the Big Ten. ! 4 Sharton ... helps Wolverines reign Batsmen upset Miami MINNEAPOLIS (UPI) - There was no iov in the Metrodome for the Wolverines with Miami of Florida taking a two…

… enough, both Miami of Ohio and Northwestern rolled into the Huron Valley Tennis club last weekend, and, in less than 24 hours, handed the hurting Wolverines a pair of decisive defeats. THE OTHERWISE…

… short, falling 3-6, 6-2, 5-7. No other Wolverines won more than two games in a set. Northwestern upped its overall record to 12-3 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten, while the Wolverines fell to 7-9 and 1…

…- inning, 2-1 nailbiter to the Hoosiers before regrouping and winning the nightcap, 3-0. The opener was lost by a matter of seconds when Pam Craig scored the winning run an instant before Wolverine first…

… the lead stand up, raising her record to 6-3 in the Wolverines' 3-1 victory. And then came the rain. By the time the final game began, the field was a mess. Nothing wen right for the Wolverines, who…

… Fisk on a tapper to first Softballers, Hoosiers go halvers By ERICK GARFIELD It was a matter of execution in Michigan's first Big Ten action of 1984. In game one, the Wolverine sof- tballers had it…

…- sferring to Michigan last season, poun- ding out two doubles in the first game and two singles in the second contest. The Wolverines got on the board in the first inning when first baseman Mena Reyman…

… another bunt. Reyman sacrificed Bitkowski. across the plate to end the scoring for the Wolverines-for the day, as it tur- ned out. Reyman was injured on the play when she was knocked off-balance by the…

… the fourth to preserve the lead and improve her record to 5-4. THINGS WENT differently for the Wolverines in game two. Pitcher Any Unterbrink, who hurled both games, got stronger as the day went on…

… time around, scoring two runs in each of the first, second, and fourth innings off the Wolverines' Morrow. Brenda Thaler's two-run single in the first was more Ludwig 's !_" " '6 Special to the…

… vi I M JOSTEN' S GOLD RING SALE than enough for Unterbrink. a DeCarolis was pleased to gain the split with the Hoosiers, defending Big Ten champion Hoosiers, against whom the Wolverines dropped…

… for fifth, while Wolverines Dan roberts, Ken Clarke Terry Povin and Chris Westfall shot 74, 76, 77 and 78 respectively. Michigan coach Jim Carras said yesterday's performance may be a strong indication…

… of, the Wolverines' future. "I'm especially pleased with the play we've gotten from Ludwig and Savarino. Together with Dan Roberts we've got the makings of a top conten- der." The Wolverines are…

… Wolverines fought to victory at second singles with an ailing Stephanie Light- voet, as well as third, fourth, and sixth singles. The Wolverines also swept all three doubles matches. Lightvoet, who has been…

…." But with a five- game streak and some surprising matches, people may have to rethink what the Wolverine's women's tennis team is supposed to do. Softballers dominate doubleheader, . humble EMU Huron 3…

…-1 yesterday. Boyd was the winning pitcher in the Wolverines' first game shutout. She held the Hurons scoreless for 13 innings and raised her record to 6-6. The Wolverines got three unearned runs in the top of…

…-squeeze bunt, and reached fir- st, driving in Panetta and moving Taylor to third. Missy Thomas then singled in Taylor, and Marcie Smith followed with a single that plated Boyd, and the Wolverines had all the…

…. Eastern Michigan got on the board first, scoring their only run of the day in the second inning. The Wolverines countered with single runs in the second, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings to complete their…

… scoring two runs. The Wolverines made the most of their scoring opportunities as they scored four runs on just seven hits. Michigan raised its record to 15-12, while Eastern Michigan fell to 7-8 on the year…

…. The Wolverine softballers will try for a repeat performan- ce of yesterday's twin killing tomorrow and Sunday in two doubleheaders against the Northwestern Wildcats. Game time is 1:00 p.m. tomorrow and…

… doubleheader. THE WIN gave the Wolverines a sweep as they took the first game from the Broncos, 2-1, in eight innings. Sunde got himself into trouble in the fifth when he walked-Evans to lead off the inning. The…

… Michigan shortstop advanced to second on a bunt by catcher Rich Bair and then scored whennGreg Schulte's two- out grounder skipped through the legs of Gherna. Other than the fifth, the Wolverines only…

…, threatened in the first, third and fifth innings. The Broncos first two batters of the game reached base as Osbe Hoskins was safe on an error and Ray Thoma singled, but Wolverine star- ter Dave Kopf got out of…

… Wolverine second baseman Jeff Jacobson on the play, but it appeared that Jacobson's throw beat Thoma to first, anyway. Karazim retired the Broncos in order in the sixth and, after a lead-off walk to Malcolm…

… and set up a possible doubleplay. "Under the circumstances, that's what they had to do," said Paciorek. "They needed a double play." But the senior's base hit, only the Wolverines' third, foiled the…

… winning ways yesterday, taking a doubleheader from Wayne State, 8-1, and 3-2. The Wolverines raised their record to 12-3 on the year as they readied themselves for this weekend's Big Ten tournament which…

… Ten Tourney - with half a season to go. In the next week, the Wolverines will battle some of the Big Ten's toughest competition en route to the Conference Tourney at Northwestern, May 4-6. Although…

… stronger than the Wolverines. The Gophers tied for second in the Big Ten last season and have added three top-notch players to what Eisner called an "already out- standing club." Eisner stressed the match…

…." Keeping the Wolverines from losing is something that Rice's teammates are stressing. "Whenever we're not playing well, Glen steps to the forefront," Loy Vaught said. " He just doesn't want to take the…

… - While recent observers of the Michigan basketball team may think that Glen Rice is the key to the Wolverine success, opposing coache know differently. "Rumeal Robinson is the key to their ballclub…

… tournament three-pointers breaks Freddie Banks' 26 NCAA tournament three-pointers in 1987. Big Ten record - All time Big Ten scoring leader with 2442 career points, edging out former Wolverine Mike Mc…

…Gee's 2439 points. Michigan records (in 134 games as a Wolverine) - 949 points in a season - 363 field goals in a season -99 three-pointers in a season NCAA All-Tournament Team Frustrated Frieder must sit and…

… sense, as he sees the same Wolverine squad he saw during six of the last seven Big Ten games. "I don't care how they've been quoted. I know how questions can be leading. I'm not going to agree with that…

… "opposite". Now Arizona State's coach , Frieder must sit and watch while interim coach Fisher does the work from the sidelines for the Wolverines. Most Outstanding Player - Glen Rice i Blue fans had hard…

… Wolverines, 19-5, took a doubleheader from the University of Detroit yesterday, 8-3 and 8-5, at Ray Fisher Stadium. With the Big Ten opening weekend, a four-game series against Purdue, starting on Saturday…

… drove in the first run, but the big hit was Price's two-run double to left. In the following inning, Darrin Campbell homered to make it 5-1. The Wolverines added single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth…

… unplayable condition of Brazil Field. Daily Photo by JOHN MUNSON University of Detroit first baseman Dan Quigley takes the throw as Wolverine Steve Finken slides back safely during Michigan's doubleheader…

… Wolverine batsmen defeather Falcons By CHRIS GERBASI Nobody's perfect. Not the Michigan Wolverine base - ball team, which ran its record to 16-0 yesterday with 4-1 and 6-2 victories over Bowling Green. NOT…

… only eight hits in the first game and 13 in the second. IN THE nightcap, the Wolverines scored four runs in the third to give themselves a 5-0 lead behind Agemy. The key hit was a two-run triple to the…

… was slow out of his windup," said Middaugh. "At that point it was a no-score game, and if they're going to give us a run, I'll take it." In the opener, the Wolverines also scored their first run without…

…, gained credit for his first win as a Wolverine, thanks to a run- scoring single by Casey Close in the fourth. The game-winning RBI was Close's sixth of the season, tops on the team. The 16-0 start' by…

… the Wolverines up 4-2 before the doubles were played by downing State's Kristen Streng. The nailbiting match went down to the wire as a third set tie breaker was played which went to five games instead…

…SPORTS The Michigan Daily Thursday, April 16, 1981 'M' baismen sweep WMU By JOHN KERR Special to the Daily KALAMAZOO-The Michigan Wolverines.avenged a pair of one-run defeats as they combined…

… fine pit- ching and powerful hitting to sweep a doubleheader rom the Western Michigan Broncos here yesterday. he Wolverines took the opener 6-2 and rallied for an 8-2 victory in the nightcap. The Broncos…

… Wolverine Coach Bud Middaugh, "and when you have those three you're going to win. We started playing well against Ohio State last weekend and put it all together today," he said. Michigan centerfielder Greg…

… Schulte led the Wolverines' offensive show by going 3-4 with a double, a triple and a home run, scoring three runs and knocking in four more iri the twinbill, Catcher John Young added some fireworks of his…

… striking out two. THE WOLVERINES wasted no time getting on the scoreboard as Shulte took the second pitch of the first game and sent it up the alley in right center for a triple. Tony Evans then hit a…

… had two hits in the opener for Michigan. Schulte also collected three RBIs. In the second contest, Western jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on the Wolverines in the first inning when Bronco first baseman…

… Wolverines pit- chers. Bartlett was relieved after two innings by Steve Ontiveros (2-2) who got the victory. Ontiveros came out after the fifth and Scott Elam finished out the ballgame with two solid innings…

… of work. THE WOLVERINES broke the ballgame open in the bottom of the third when they scored five runs off Western reliever Terry Schalk. The clincher came with bases loaded and two outs when Young…

…'s been 6 running around the world. The former Wolverine trackster has made a spot for himself in the running world. In 1979, as a member of they United States indoor track team, Donakowski competed in the…

…0 Page 10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 14, 1987 'M' h By ADAM SCHEFTER As the baseball season progresses, so do the Wolverines. The pitching, defense, and hitting are all improving as the…

… Etelamaki will have to silence the Michigan bats. Wild is an Ann Arbor native who traditionally faces the Wolverines. This year he has struggled going 0- 3 with a 7.02 ERA. Last season, he led the conference…

…The Michigan Daily-Friday, April 11, 1980-Page 11 FOUSSIANES LEADS WOLVERINES Pros after Blue batsman By DREW SHARP r Michigan baseball has served as a springboard for many major leaguers. Detroit…

… Tiger all-star catcher Bill Freehan starred with the Wolverines. Larry Sorenson was the heart of the Blue pitching staff and went on to become an all-star for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1978. And last year…

… the field flawlessly, for an impressive .974 percentage. This year, Foussianes will be looked upon as a leader for this extremely young Wolverine club. "I try to help all of the young kids," said…

… hitting and fielding." THIS YEAR, -THE Wolverines' dugout is not occupied by 17-year coach Moby Benedict but by former Miami of Ohio coach, Bud Middaugh. SSee more sports pages 12, 13 "I get along very well…

… yet but I'm very pleased at the way our pitching staff has performed this season." All of the Wolverines five victories have been shutouts. "SCOTT DAWSON and Steve Ontiveros have really been impressive…

… start today when the Wolverine softball team (23-9, 2-2 in the Big Ten) faces the Spartans. "This is their (the Spartan's) best team since 1981," assistant coach Carol Bruggeman said. "They're very much…

… conference. The Wolverines have been led all season by their outstanding pitching. Sophomore Andrea Nelson posts a 16-3 record with an 0.85 ERA and junior Jenny Allard, this week's Big Ten Player…

… for the Wolverines is centerfielder Beth Mueller. The senior is hitting .324 with a team leading four homers and 20 RBIs. "She's been swinging a great stick out of the third slot," coach Carol Hutchins…

… everybody is real competitive," Bruggeman explained. "But we're doing consistently well and we're ready to play." ALEXANDRA BREZ/Daily Sophomore hurler Andrea Nelson pitches the Wolverines into action. The…

… Ann Arbor native led Michigan in wins last season and is already 16-3 this year with a 0.85 ERA. Wolverines start off strong BY PETER ZELLEN The Big Ten season has begun for the Michigan softball team…

… and the team is off on the right foot. This past weekend, the Wolverines hosted the Ohio State Buckeyes for a four-game series in their Big Ten opener. With some excellent pitching and timely hitting…

…'s the way you have to hit' to win the Big Ten." As a team, the Wolverines hit .262 but left 30 women on base, including 13 in the first game in which they lost 1-0 in 11 innings. This problem of…

… stranding runners has been prevalent for the Wolverines in the early part of the season, but it hasn't been all their fault. , "Ohio State played some great defense that game," Bruggeman said, "We'd load the…

…-hundred degree weather and a dropped baton the men's track team managed to come home from this weekend's Texas Relays with impressive results. The Wolverines sent teams south to compete in the distance medley, two…

… on his part and that of his teammates (Neal Newman, Kraig Watkins, and Davidson) the Wolverines failed to place. Commendable performances were turned in by Brad Holwerda in the high jump and Brad Darr…

… motivated." In the other two Wolverine vic- tories, the men's lightweight eight boat defeated Marietta by 4.5 seconds and two women's novice eight crews cruised to a one-two finish with the victor defeating…

… gall to leave the Wolverines in shambles, just days after the team got shallacked by Illinois. It still hasn't sunk in that Frieder will never be coming back. Pinch me. It's surreal. With one Bo…

… Schembechler statement, Frieder went from a Michigan man, with years of Wolverine experience, to an Arizona State man. Snip. Sorry, Bill. You're out of the Michigan will. Most of the student body seemingly…

… wished that Frieder would leave, while knowing in the back of their heads that it would probably never happen. BUT this is Michigan, son. Nothing is im- possible here. Case in point - the Wolverine…

…. Higgins continued his ascension toward Wolverine stardom. And Michigan won. And for the first time in my life, I actually turned the volume on my television up when Brent Musberger talked. Pinch me. I…

… University, losing the opener 1-0 and the nightcap, 5-2. The Wolverines, who entered the game with an 18-6 record, were swept by a Chippewa team, which began the day at 10-10. Instead of suffering from over…

… Abbott Middaugh who passed one coaching milestone last innings. weekend and will probably reach another one today THE when the Wolverines host Cleveland State in a double- Clevelandc header at Ray Fisher…

…-year reign, Clevela Middaugh has reached the mark in only eight years. the opener. LEGENDARY Wolverine coach Ray Fisher has a pre-seaso the most wins in the school's history with 637. The Vik The modest…

… s "I'm honored by the attention I've received," he said. weekend o "But at the same time, I feel it's just because I've been Wolverine blessed with good kids and assistants." victories a Middaugh will…

… Igansiak, Greg Everson, and t, who has thrown 20 consecutive scoreless ODDS appear to be stacked against State, 12-9-2 this year and 0-14 in the career the Wolverines. r, the Vikings aren't intimidated by…

… is expected to pitch in today's doubleheader against Cleveland State. With a victory today, the Wolverines will make Coach Bud Middaugh the second winningest baseball coach in Michigan history. From…

… pitched a two-hit shutout to lead the Wolverines to a 9-0 defeat of the Tartars. Michigan scored all the runs it would need in the first inning. After catcher Alicia Seegert walked and stole second…

… Beth Mueller followed with the game-winning hit in the form of a two-run triple. Taking advantage of a shaky Wayne State pitching staff, the Wolverines put many ducks on the pond, getting 10 hits and…

… Wolverines countered with two runs in the bottom of the sixth to win the game. After Bolster walked, and Mueller and Sara Dyksterhouse both reached on errors, Nan Payne hit a sacrafice fly to score Bolster…

… ace pitcher against the Wolverines - Alex Sanchez. Last year the first team All- American struck out 142 batters in 139.1 innings. This season he has gotten off to a rocky start, with a 4- 2 record and…

… in 17 innings, or Darren Knight, a good fast ball-changeup ?etcher, will 2 it!f nod. Michigan will c l csman Mike Grimes. The Wolverines will close out the tournament with an exhibition game against…

… following its week of games in sunny California. "Weather permitting, the softball squad will play two doubleheaders against Ohio State Friday and Saturday. The Wolverines return from the Pony Tournament in…

… Ten." MICHIGAN captured three of four games from the Buckeyes last season, and with the nucleus of the team returning, the Wolverines should improve on last year's fifth- place finish. Catcher Alicia…

… home Friday against Purdue. In the whipping wind, the Wolverines blanked what head coach Brian Eisner thought would be a tough Boilermaker team. "OUT OF THIS weekend, we thought Purdue would be the team…

… as the Wolverines lost two matches en route to their Illini victory. "They've (Illinois) come in here today and competed against us better than any other Big Ten team this year," said Eisner. ONE…

… Broncos 4 By ADAM OCHLIS It's pay-back time for the Michigan baseball team when Western Michigan comes to town for today's doubleheader at Ray Fisher Stadium. The Broncos have defeated the Wolverines the…

… Wolverines did not see Maloney in Florida, and he has been on a tear since returning, banging out 12 hits in 20 at bats. Also, sophomore fielder John VanderWal is hitting at a ting position. Bevis will take…

… open the Wolverine first, and Kurt Zimmerman followed with a base hit. Casey Close drove home Woolwine with another single and first baseman Hal Morris collected the fourth Wolverine single to load the…

… a double by junior Matt Siuda. Another Woolwine single drove home Siuda. Sophomore hurler Mike Ignasiak picked up the win for the Wolverines, raising his record to 5-1. Washed out The Michigan…

… iste Pacers Daily Photo by JOHN MUNSON' Michigan baseball coach Bud Middaugh looks on as Michigan sweeps Adrian in Sunday's doubleheader. The Wolverines host Western Michigan at Ray Fisher Stadium…

… matches has been brought to an end by the Badgers of Wisconsin as they downed the Wolverine netters, 5-4, in Wisconsin's Nielsen Tennis Center Saturday. "We have not been doing the job in singles," said…

…,7-6. . The tide turned 'back towards Wisconsin for the next three matches, however, as Paul Van Walleghem over- took Michigan's Bill Godfrey, 7-5, 4-6, 6- 4. Next, the Wolverines' Ross Laser suf- fered a loss…

… at the hands of Dicky Browne, 6-4 4-6, 6-3, and senior Ihor Debryn also lost to Badger Dan Arends by the score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. MICHIGAN'S Rodd Schreiber pulled out another win for the Wolverines from…

… BILLBOARD Yesterday's Michigan-Grand Valley softball game was cancelled due to poor field conditions. The next scheduled contest for the Wolverines will be tomorrow, April 14, against, Wayne State._ SHORT OR…

… Sunday would be an understatement, indeed. Regardless of whether matches, sets or games are counted it all adds up to the same thing-a Michigan rout. The Wolverines won all nine matches, 18 of 19 sets and…

… Ohio State's Kathleen Coleman. At the number'two position, Mary Mactaggart routed the Buckeyes' Christie Turdo, 6- 2, 6-0. Mactaggart's record now stands at 7-1. The Wolverines' third singles player…

…-2. Mactaggart and Robbie Risden kept the Wolverines on their winning ways by downing Koran and Saumby,'- 1, 7-5. And then there was the third doubles match which brought an end to Michigan's shutout. Not in…

… matches, but in sets. The Wolverines' Betsy Shapiro and Lisa Noferi took the first set again- st Webb and Kelly Custenborder, before dropping the next set 1-6. But the Buckeyes' success was -short-lived as…

… it had in its opener against Grand Valley, it was surprised. The: Wolverines found a worthy op- ponent in the Eastern Michigan Hurons. At a very windy, chilly Briggs Field yesterday, Michigan scrapped…

… its way to a-sweep, winning the first game, 5-3, and stealing away the nightcap, 8-7. The wins raised the Wolverines' record to 10-7, while the Hurons fell to 10-19 for the season. THE WOLVERINES had to…

… Michigan was leading by five, Rumeal Robinson had scored 14 points and Rice was on a pace to set his record. Just as any other game, a second half of basketball remained. The Wolverines started the second…

… half with a rush but it didn't matter. The Hall did not intend to be something walked through by hungry Wolverines, and the door swung shut at least temporarly. Rice scored his eighteenth point with a…

… Wolverines hold off Ferris State, 6-5 4 By SCOTT G. MILLER Everything was set for an upset. Ferris State had the tying run on third base with two out in the top of the seventh. The Bulldogs most productive…

… hitter, Scott Kelly (.361), came to the plate. Kelly was 0-3 and overdue. BUT MICHIGAN relief pitcher Greg Everson struck out Kelly to preserve the Wolverines 6-5 victory in an error-marred contest. "You…

… afternoon, win- ning 6-3 to take control of the Big Ten regular season championship. WITH THE VICTORY, the Wolverines clinched at least a tie for the regular season title. Michigan closed out its schedule…

… Michigan lineup carried the team against Ohio State. The Wolverines won the third, fourth, fifth and sixth singles matches along with the second and third doubles matches. Playing at third singles, freshman…

… games, as Michigan led 4-3. But Massie made two unforced errors, and Filer hit a beautiful down-the-line passing shot by Smith to break Massie and give the Wolverine pair a 5-3 lead. But the Buckeyes…

… Saturday, but that didn't break up the Wolverines success in either place. Harvey sent half of his team to the Kansas Relays in Lawrence, Kansas and the other half to the Michigan State Invitational in East…

… Lansing, getting some good individual performances in the process. THE MOST NOTEABLE Michigan performances came in the 400-meter dash at the Kansas Relays, where Wolverine junior Todd Steverson qualified…

… for the national championships May 31-June 1. THE WOLVERINES got another first place in Kansas out of Vince Bean, who won the long jump with a jump of 25'8", half an inch off the NCAA qualifying mark…

… crown with a 23' 1" leap. Back in Kansas, the Wolverines' mile relay team of Steverson, Davidson, Bob Boynton and Rick Swilley place second with a 3:10.27 clocking, close behind fir- st place Iowa State…

…, 1988 Page 9 Gophers By RICHARD EISEN The Michigan baseball team went through its toughest test of the season last weekend as it faced top Big Ten foe, Minnesota. The Wolverines passed with flying col…

… victories last weekend. They volleyed past Purdue on Saturday, 8-1, and they coasted past Illinois on Sunday, 9-0. The two victories increased the Wolverines consecutive Big Ten victories to 20. The last time…

… the MAC with a 14-4 record. Michigan is 28-12 and ranked second in their region, while Toledo is ranked fourth. The Wolverines are anchored by the strong pitching of sophomore Andrea Nelson who pitched…

… a one-hitter against the University of Detroit. Nelson is seven wins short of overtaking Vicky Morrow, to become the winningest Wolverine pitcher in a season. Toledo will start frosh Christin Chadwick…

… University of Detroit came to play Michigan, the Wolverines softball team's hitting had been ailing. Yesterday, the Titans proved to be just what the doctor ordered, as Michigan swept both games 3-0 and 6…

… against Wayne State hopes to help the Wolverines extending their two game winning streak today at home against the University of Toledo. Fitzpatrick is one of a group of first year players who have helped…

… the Wolverines to a second place standing in the Big Ten. ONLY ONE ISRAEL SUMMER PROGRAM EVER MET WITH: Prime Minister Yitzchak Shamir President Chaim Herzog Minister Ariel Sharon Minister Moshe Arens…

… star of the game for the Wolverines. In addition to her game-winning RBI, Cooper threw out a runner trying to steal second and picked Frasier o0 first. The rest of the Wolverine scoring came in the fifth…

…'s basketball season, has had her scholarship revoked so that it can be used by an incoming first-year student. Loeher began her career with the Wolverines as a walk-on, but her hard work and intensity earned her…

… a scholarship for her sophomore year at Michigan. Although she has not seen much playing time during her two years with the Wolverines, she is considered to be an important part of the Michigan team…

…. After missing 90 percent of last season, today she plays number one singles for the women's tennis team, and has compiled an impressive record of 16-9 for the improving Wolverines. That's a far cry from…

… front of me, I'd probably just take that." 4 SPORTS OF THE DAILY Williams named alternate for NCAAs By JULIE HOLLMAN Despite traveling to unfamiliar territory, two sure-footed Wolverines emerged among…

…. Against Michigan, however, Carr will not be able to capitalize on this characteristic, as his match will be the battle of the left-handers. Wolverine Dan Goldberg, one of the team's most consistent players…

… OF POP 19 plus tax 1 exp 6/1/87 If the singles are close, Michigan will probably have an advantage going into the doubles. The Wolverines have not given up more than one doubles match against any one…

… Royer, who combine to make the number two tandem. If there are any question marks about Michigan's attack against the Fighting Irish, they lie in conditioning. Last night the Wolverines traveled to East…

…Page 12-- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 15, 1987 I)oggej Ferris State pitchers shut down 'M' offense in doubleheader split Daily Photo by JOHN MUNSON Wolverine first baseman Phil Price…

… luckily beat the Ferris State Bulldogs in the first game of yesterday's doubleheader, 3-2, the players covered the field with a tarpaulin. They should have never bothered to take it off. The Wolverines were…

… streaks. I'm not concerned because I know the guys will continue to work. I'd hate to be the club we play when we put it together." YESTERDAY the Wolverines definitely did not have it together. Senior…

… southpaw Craig Etelamaki silenced the Wolverine bats in the second game, going the distance, giving up only four hits along the way. "After the first game I figured there was no pressure because we were…

…." , THE WOLVERINES eeked out a win in the first game compliments of Bulldog blunders and the standout pitching of lefty Ross Powell. Ferris State jumped out in front in the second when Schultz singled, went…

…, the Wolverines tried a double steal. When catcher John Faccio caught the ball, he attempted to trick Gillete by throwing the ball to second base. The fielder was supposed to be able to fire the ball…

… them." The Wolverines will try to get back on the winning track today with a doubleheader at Eastern. CHICXGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks, embarrassed by losing four straight games in the NHL playoffs…

… College. In her first season as a Wolverine, she's run quite well on the cross country team and reached All-America status through her school-record time of 2:44.15 in the 1000 meter run at the NCAA indoor…

… proclamation to make with the likes of Bo Schembechler, Bud Middaugh and Bill Frieder on hand. But then again, none of these coaches can claim to have won 14 straight Big Ten titles. Eisner took his Wolverine…

… an end. The '84 Wolverines had to settle for a humbling 5th- place finish. This year, Eisner has the task of rebuilding the Michigan tennis program back into a Big Ten champion. It probably won…

… season. The fifth, Tomas Anderson, gets his shot today when the Wolverines meet a tough Northwestern team at Northwestern. But the youth doesn't end there. Ed Filer and John Royer, both sophomores, should…

…'re nervous as a result, which was what our problem was in our first Big Ten weekend." Along with nervousness, the Wolverines have had to deal with a lot of ad- versity. Morris' tendonitis-plagued knees have…

… most of the team. The Wolverines were also without Morris in the singles lineup. It's quite evident that Eisner has tried to take the pressure off of his team. He doesn't want them to even think aboutthe…

…-filled Northwestern team would show that the Wolverines are for real. Eisner said, "Everybody is excited to play. Our practices this week have been sensational and I just think that it really now is evident to everyone…

… softball team was saying yesterday when it was doing battle with the Toledo Rockets. The Wolverines managed to split the double header with the Rockets, losing the first game, 2-1, and winning the second in…

… a steady rain, 6-1., LINDA ALLEN took the loss for Michigan, dropping her record to 4-4 on the year. She did all she could for the Wolverines at the plate getting two RBI's on two hits. Michigan…

… arm he sustained in the second quarter of the Panthers' 26-10 victory over San ' ,.r Antonio last Sunday. The former Wolverine, who is the league's second-leading receiver, is expected to be out of…

… the Chicago Blitz for an undisclosed 1985 draft choice. Cannavino, who was an All-Big Ten linebacker and defensive co-captain with the Wolverines, has been on the injured reserve list this season…

… But with the Michigan baseball team, things are start- ing to heat up. The team made it over its biggest early-season hump by taking two of three from Big Ten rival Min- nesota. The Wolverines are…

… likely to be at a season- high level of confidence after getting the best of the defending conference champs. Today, the Wolverines (20-8) return home to take on cross-state foe Ferris State University…