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BASEBALL

Juniors picked in MLB Draft

Kelly Thesier
June 10, 2004

MSU juniors, right fielder Travis Gulick and catcher Erik Morris were selected in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft, Tuesday. The draft spans over two days and 50 rounds. For Gulick, the two days of sitting in front of his computer listening to the 2004 MLB draft online seemed endless until his name was finally called Tuesday afternoon. Gulick was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 23rd round of the Major League Baseball Draft, the 686th pick overall. "It's been a long process," Gulick said.

SPORTS

Longtime coach will leave 'U' for Wisconsin

Mike Townshend
June 8, 2004

After 20 years with the Spartans, Jim Stintzi, Spartans men's and women's cross country head coach, will move to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the head coach of the men's and women's track teams. Stintzi, whose alma mater is Wisconsin, will be only the second track coach in Wisconsin's history, replacing Peter Tegen who had been with Wisconsin for 30 years.

SPORTS

Spartans head off to NCAA Championship

Mike Townshend
June 8, 2004

For the second time in three years, MSU will send four track and field athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Senior shot put thrower Steve Manz, senior long and triple jumper Sherita Williams, senior distance runner Jamie Krzyminski and freshman sprinter Cynetheia Rooks will represent the Spartans beginning Wednesday in Austin, Texas. "This whole last month has been amazing," Manz said. Manz is seeded fifth, qualified for the NCAA Championship after placing second at the NCAA Mideast Regional with throwing 63-4 1/4. At the NCAA Championships last year, Manz placed 11th and said he is hopeful that his experience from a year ago would be the difference. "I'm looking to throw big and get into the top three and scare some people," Manz said. With four Spartans going to the championships, the reputation and notoriety of MSU's Track and Field program is growing, according to women's track coach Angela Goodman.

SPORTS

No one wants to play for the Olympic team

Wanted: Any male Americans who have an ounce of basketball talent for the USA Olympic men's basketball team. If you can shoot, defend, or even dribble a basketball, your country could use you this summer in Athens, Greece. USA Basketball is having difficulty finding players to fill its roster.

SPORTS

Men and Women Track members recognized

Mike Townshend
June 7, 2004

Two members of the MSU women's track and cross county teams and two members of the men's track and cross country teams made the 2004 Academic All-District teams for Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. Seniors Michelle Carson and Jamie Krzyminski from the women's teams, both earned first-team honors and are in the running for Academic All-American consideration. From the men's teams, junior runner Nathan Egger was selected to the first-team.

BASEBALL

'U' falls short in tourney, season

Kelly Thesier
June 3, 2004

The MSU baseball team exceeded most peoples expectations this season, but was unable to meet its own goals of winning a Big Ten title. The Spartans fell short in both the regular season and the Big Ten Tournament.

SPORTS

Underdog Pistons still have chance to win title despite what you say

I hate Lakers fans. And I'm not talking about Jack Nicholson and Justin Timberlake, I'm talking about you -the Eastern Conference Lakers fan. Sure, you were overjoyed Tuesday night when the Pistons put the Pacers away to advance to their first NBA Finals since the Bad Boys in 1990, but it was a fake joy.

BASEBALL

Prior to resume with Cubs on Friday

Jon Styf
June 1, 2004

Chicago - Mark Prior will return back to the major league, making his first start with the Chicago Cubs on Friday after spending the first two months of the season on the disabled list. Prior, who has been sidelined with an inflamed right Achilles' tendon and sore right elbow, was impressive in his third rehab start Sunday when he allowed three hits and two runs while striking out 10 in 5 1-3 innings for Triple-A Iowa. Prior pitched the first two games of his rehab tour with the Lansing Lugnuts and defied conservative estimates - pitching an extra inning in his second game to help the 'Nuts turn the tables on the West Michigan Whitecaps to win 7-6. During both games with the 'Nuts, Prior allowed just one hit and one walk, and threw 13 strikeouts in a combined 7 1/3 innings. Now, he's ready to return to the Cubs and will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at Wrigley Field.

BASEBALL

Lansing awake in time to win, 3-1

Kelly Thesier
May 27, 2004

Lansing- A 10:35 a.m. start time is difficult for any baseball player, but an early game following a 3 1/2 hour, 11-inning game the night before would cause any team to get off to a sluggish start. That's exactly what happened Wednesday morning as the Lansing Lugnuts struggled to find any hits for the first four innings, before the Lugnuts rediscovered their bats to pull out a 3-1 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps. "It's a little hard to get up in the morning and it took a few innings for us to wake up," Lansing left fielder Kevin Collins said. Neither team came close to scoring early.

SPORTS

'Nuts get pro support from Prior, Dempster

Kelly Thesier
May 27, 2004

Lansing- To have a major- league pitcher make an appearance for a Class A ball club is a rare occurrence, but it is almost unheard of to have two in the same week. Despite the impossible odds, it happened this week at Oldsmobile Park when Mark Prior and Ryan Dempster made their rehab starts for the Lansing Lugnuts.

BASEBALL

'U' ready to face Boilermakers

Kelly Thesier
May 25, 2004

As MSU junior pitcher Jon Kowalski tagged first base for the final out to secure the Spartans' 8-7 victory over Northwestern, his teammates erupted into celebration. The victory over Northwestern Sunday ensured the Spartans the No.

SPORTS

Prior to go for 'Nuts again

Kelly Thesier
May 25, 2004

Less than a week after creating a stir by pitching for the Lansing Lugnuts, Mark Prior is again stepping to the mound for the Chicago Cubs Class A affiliate at 7:05 p.m.

SOFTBALL

'U' ends season in regionals with loss to Georgia

Maddie Trier
May 24, 2004

The MSU softball team ended its season at the NCAA Regional in Athens, Ga., with a 9-1 loss to host school, Georgia. The Spartans managed only one run and six hits for the entire game and were unable to muster up any offense. "I think it's putting together hits and we didn't do that," senior third baseman Brittney Green said.

SPORTS

Women's golf team ends season in 24th

Maddie Trier
May 24, 2004

The MSU women's golf team took 24th place at the NCAA National Championships. The Spartans posted a 305 on their final round Friday to finish with a score of 1,215 (302-310-298-305). Senior Allison Fouch tied for 16th place with a round score of 291 (70-72-73-76). Fouch's score is the second best in history for MSU at the national championships.