University Daily Kansan Thursday, October 19. 1978 11 Staff photo by TRISH LEWIS Stretchina out Fitz stabilizes harriers Karen Fitz, the only senior on KU's cross country team, has given the Hawksy leadership and consistency. Fitz holds the KU A funny thing happened to Karen Fitz on the way to Wichita State University last semester. record in the 5,000-meter run and recently led Kansas to a second place finish in the Nebraska Invitational meet by placing eighth in the 10,000-meter run. Sports Writer By CARLOS MURGUIA Fitz, KU's only senior on the cross country team, decided to attend WSU this year and take advantage of its physical training. But, on her way to take the epipeptide, she had Fitz showed her value last week when she placed eight at the Nebraska Invitational. Her performance helped lead KU to a second place finish in the meet. "I try to have consistently high finishers," Fitz said, "so I can contribute to the team's scoring. I feel bad if I don't contribute to the scoring." She missed the exam and KU coach Teri Anderson has herself a cross country runner as a result. To say the least, Anderson is excited about having KU's record holder in the 5,000 meter run (17:51.2) back for cross country. "I FEEL A responsibility to do my best for the team and I don't want to let it down." “I’m sort of selflessly glad about the “torn” Anderson said. “Karen is such a consistent and dependable performer that it has taken over the cross country team to have her back.” Anderson said, "She's a tough competitor and always does her best. Because she is the only senior on the squad, she has also helped our young team by giving it leadership." Royals overlooked in UPI picks NEW YORK (UP1)—Outfielder Jim Rice of the Boston Red Sox and pitcher Ron Gudryd of the New York Yankees, obviously the leading contenders for the American League MVP award, are the only unanimous picks for the 1978 UPS American League All-Star team. Rice, who led the major leagues in six offensive categories, and Guidry, whose 25-3 record gave him the highest winning percentage by a 20-game winner in modern major league history, each were named on all 30 ballsters cast yesterday by the UPI. Rice was named as an outfielder on 25 balls and as a designated hitter on five. ALSON ON THE squad were catcher Carlson Fisk of the Red Sox, first baseman Mackenzie McKenzie and second baseman Willie Ranohdip, third baseman Graig Nettles and relief pitcher Rick Gressome all of the Yankees, outfielder Alfonso Martinez and infielder Hitter Rusty Staub of the Detroit Tigers and shortstop Robin Yount, outfielder Larry Hale and catcher Mike Caldwell of the Tampa Bay Rays. Rice led the majors in bats with 213. He had 406 total bases, 15 triples, 46 home runs, 139 runs batted in and a slugging percentage of .600. GUIDRY, THE Yankees' winning pitcher in both their division and pennant-winning victories over the Red Sox and Royals, was the highest in modern history by a pitcher who won 20 games. He led the majors with a 1.74 earned run average, set a club record of 248 strikeouts and tied the major league record of nine shoutouts by a left-handed in a season. The breakdown of the all-stars by teams was four Yankees, three Brewers, two IKEA players. The annual UPI post-season survey was conducted by 30 sports teams from around the country. The voting by positions. Team play wins matches 25) Oliver, Texas 2; LeForte, Detroit 9; Otsi, Texas 10; Culver, Texas 8; Boots-California, and Lyon, Boston 2; and Jackson, New York, Bondes, Cleveland; Staub, Roberts, Sydney; and Buckner, Roberts. STARTING PITCHERS: Gudry, New York 30; Caldwell, Milwaukee 20; Palmer, Baltimore 7; Sorenson, Milwaukee, and Eckersley, Boston 1. CATCHER, Fisk, Boston 19, Munzen, NORWICH New York 1, Sundberg, Texas 3; and PATRICK New York 2. 88: Young, Milwaukee 19; Smallley, Reynolds, Seattle 5; and Dent, New York. 1 DI: Staub, Detroit 21; Rice, Boston 5, Carly, Toronto and May, Baltimore. 18. Carey, Minnesota 20, Thornton, Levine and Cooper, Milwaukee and Kansas City RELIEF PITCHER: Gossage, New York 21; Stanley, Boston 3; and Lyle, New York; Hiller, Detroit; Sosa, Oakland, and Habrobsky, Kansas City 1. 31. Brett, New York 22; Brett, Kansas City 6; Decines 1. 28. Brundleph, New York 18; Whitaker, Detroit 5; White, Kansas City 14; and Money, Boston 6. KANSAN Sports OF: Hisle, Milwaukee 26; Rice, Boston Fitz said she had tried to help the freshmen on the team by offering advice on both the game and the teamwork. "I'm just trying to help the freshmen get adjusted to KU." Fitz said. "I talk to them about cross country, track and school. They visit other schools, though other school's courses and runners are." "When you're a freshman it takes some time to get accustomed to the rules, but you are used to run against ableths that weren't nearly as good. I know I had some trouble when I first came FTT2 CAME to KU her junior year from St. John's Junior College in Winfield. At St. John's during her freshman year, Flet won a National Junior College mile run (5, 26). "There weren't that many good long distance runners in our league," Fitz said. "Track wasn't as demanding as the other sports, but it was cool. The other sports were more ruggedly." During her senior year, she played starting guard on the basketball team. The team won its league and was beaten at the national championship. The winner of the 49 crown, Wichita South BESIDES RUNNING track, Fitz competed in other sports–voleball, basketball. "My freshman year was the first year for nationalists for junior colleges," she said. "I didn't know how to do it, I didn't know how a lot I'd do because I really hadn't had a lot of experienced long distance relationships." Fitz said her high school, Independence High School, didn't have a women's track program until her junior year. An injured competitor nearly lost the competitive伞届 her senior year. Stancilland the two victories should help the Jayhawks gain some momentum as they head to Springfield, Mo., this weekend for, the Southwest Missouri State Invitational, and the Jayhawks will be going against the strongest tournament field they will see all year. Fitz won the Southeast Kansas League mile run her year with a time of 5-35 Fitz continued to play volleyball and basketball while attending St. John's. She said she thought all three sports were related. KU had little trouble in downtown Central Missouri State. 13-10 and 15-11, and Missouri State. 14-10 and 15-11. The KU volleyball team did not waste any time last night disposing of two opponents in quick fashion and moving its season record to 15-6-2. "To play all three sports you have to be in shape," Fitz said, "and by playing all three sports you'll always stay in shape. They act as a conditioner for each other." The Jayhawks have now won their last five matches and nine of their last 10 outings. On this date last year the Jayhawkes were 17-11. If Little and Verser are unable to play, Dan Wagner and Leroy Levy will be used. In this game, you have 20 throws. KU was in control at all times last night and had one of its best outings of the season, KU beat Cincinnati 12-9. Fitz said she like to run just for the fun of running. She said she like being able to run in a race. Zidd, wingbacks injured "RUNNING MAKES me feel good," she added. "We are all competing in a meet. Sometimes I wish we didn't have to compete because I feel it takes something out of the joy of just run hard." "I've always believed if you start something, then you should finish it," Fitz said. "It doesn't make sense to spend all your time on the race and then stopping before the race is over." "EVEN WHEN I've got spiked, it has just made me more determined to finish the task." Entries due today Quinn said he has appreciated the recovery after being sick. "Sydney was a lot better," Moore said, referring to his work with the team. Fitz said she hoped to contribute to the team's scoring this weekend at the Big Eight Cross Country Championship meet at Columbia, Mo. Fitz said she owed a lot of her running success to the other members of the cross team. "Everyone on the team sincerely pulls for each other to do well in the meet," she said. "Tert is a good motivator and makes the work together as a team." Fitz said that during a meet she ran to win but she thought running also had another chance. "Everyone likes to win but sometimes you can't for some reason or another," she said. "What really matters is that you try your best and that's what I want to do." Zidd broke his hand in the Oklahoma game. "I think the team will do really well at the meet," she said. "We've already had a successful season so whatever we do will just be extra." Although there have been a few times when she has thought about quitting in a race, Fitz never has. She said she thought that he would be the athlete's purpose of competing in a race. KU's two kickoff returners and wingbacks, Jimmy Little and David Verser, however, remain out with injuries sustained during Tuesday's practice. Persons who want to register for an intramural badminton round-robin tournament must submit applications by 4 p.m. today in the Intramurals Office, 108 Robinson Gymnasium. Play will begin Sunday. There is a possibility that startling defensive end Jim Zimd might be able to play Saturday against Oklahoma State. He will head, head coach Baju Moore said yesterday. "Our biggest concern is the injury situation. Oklahoma State has an outstanding defensive team, their defense has a knack, always seem to have a good kicking game." Recreation services expects 25-30 par- cels of time to tourney, which should last about two weeks. Little, who bruised his shoulder, and "We played probably the best from a team standpoint that we have played all year." THE WIN OVER CMSU marks the third straight time in three years that KU has been without a win. Kansas State University, which plays host to KU Nov. 18 in the season finale for both teams, has sold out its tickets in Manhattan. KU has about 700 left in its allotment. Kansas has defeated Missouri Western, last year one of the top small college teams in the nation, twice already this year. The two wins were by almost identical scores. KU opened its season with a 15-8, 15-4 win over Missouri Western. The tickets for the Kansas-Nebraska game in Lawrence Nov. 4 have almost been sold out, according to the KU ticket office. 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