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Quick Looks
Monday May1,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (May 1). This year you're pressed to take action — and you will. Think it through during May and make your move around the end of the month. By July, you should be headed in the right direction. If not, correct your course. Romantic commitments made in September and November will last a lifetime, as will the business agreements you make all year. Don't let a gift you receive in December go to your head. Push to advance your career in February but keep most of April to yourself.
Aries; Today is a 4.
Taurus: Today is a 9.
Don't waste time worrying about how you look.
You look marvelous. Think about your money,
instead. You could get a lot of it in the next few
weeks. But, if you're not thrifty, I'll slip through your
fingers. Don't let that happen!
You're getting pushed from behind, but you don't want to budge. You've made up your mind, and that's that. Don't ignore that nagging feeling, however. You may have overlooked something, and your conscience may be trying to tell you. Listen!
Gemini: Today is a 4.
A lot of people may want your time, but you're probably in a pensive mood. Are you worried about who you are and where you're headed? Want to make a few changes? Fit contemplation time into your schedule. Ask a wise person to help, too.
Cancer: Today is an $ ^{2} $
You have been known to be shy and retiring but that may seem to be in your post. Instead, you may be in line for a leadership position. Others like what you're saying. Your enthusiasm's contagious, and your ideas are brilliant. Go ahead; step forward.
Leo: Today is a 5.
You're lookin' good, but you may feel stuck. You may think you'll never advance in your career.
Getting where you want to go will take work. Start by getting more education. With another degree,
you'll be amazed at how far you can go.
If you've been thinking about taking a trip, bon voyage. If you don't know the language there, sign up for a class. You'll find learning is easy — and even fun. You can concentrate marvelously, so tackle a difficult subject.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Libra: Today is a 5.
Capricorn: Today is an 8.
So much is going on in the area of partnerships, you may not have time to think about anything else Hitch your wagon to a star, and you could do well The person you want will be strong, powerful and trustworthy. And, he or she may be nearby.
Today you might want to stay home to play with your family. You've worked hard. Is there a way you could get some time off for good behavior now? If so, take it! If not, just back there as soon as you can and relax!
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
You might feel frisky, but you won't have much time for romance — or anything but work. You may be able to snuggle very early and very late, but that's about it. Don't worry about the money — it'll come eventually. Just get the job done now!
You are intelligent and careful. You want to make sure you're right before you make a final decision.
That's a good idea, but try not to get stuck, OK? If you can do your thinking at home, the process should go more quickly.
Pisces: Today is a 9.
Don't go on a shopping spree. Focus on making a bonus or getting a better job, instead. You're worth it if you don't know how to do the next job up, don't worry. You can learn quickly. Let people know that and how highly motivated you are. They'll be impressed.
Senior golfer named to All-Big 12 team
Senior men's golfer Ryan Vermeer was named last week to the All-Big 12 Conference team for the third straight year.
KANSAS GOLF
Vermeer, a 1999 All American and
Vermeer: Earned third-straight AllBig 12 selection
All-Big 12 selection, won four tournaments this year and finished eighth at last week's Big 12 Championships in Hutchinson. He has the third best conference per-round average at 71.25. An Omaha, Neb native, Vermeer finished in the
top 10 in 10 of the 13 events he entered this year, and was named Goff World's collegiate payer of the week April 7. That week, he shot a career-best three round 202 at the Firethrom Invitational.
— Kansan staff report
AUTO RACING
Rookie spins out, loses lead and first victory
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Adrian Fernandez got a victory he never expected when rookie Alex Tagliani — well on his way to winning for the first time in his CART career — spun out with nine laps remaining yesterday in the Rio 200.
"It was a very different day for us," Fernandez said. "We started way back, and we didn't hit the setup the first two days, so I had to work my way through the pack."
Polesister Tagliani was leading the pack when he spun out entering a
"On the last set of tires I thought there was a problem," Tagliani said. "I was concerned about the speed of the guys behind me coming out of the pit with new tires so I pushed a little hard into turn one and went wide in the marbles. I tried a 360 but it didn't work."
turn, causing Kenny Brack, Dario Franchitti, Michael Andretti and the series points leader, Paul Tracy, to swerve.
Fernandez, who started 16th in a field of 25, assumed the lead and drove his Ford-Reynard to a victory at the 1.864 mile Emerson Fittipaldi Speedway. He covered 108 laps in 1 hour, 37 minutes, 12.490 seconds — getting more out of his car than he had sustained.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Ruth's often missing iersev to be auctioned
BASEBALL
— getting more out of his car than he had expected.
Start at $10,000. That's the minimum bid for Babe's movie uniform at the Mastro Fine Sports Auction set for May 18-19.
OAK BROOK, III. — Anyone interested in buying the uniform Babe Ruth wore in Pride of the Yankees will need a hefty bank account.
The uniform Ruth wore in the movie about teammate Lou Gehrig was made and owned by the Western Costume Co., and returned there after the Samuel Goldwyn film was completed in 1942.
Sometime later, the size-50 uniform disappeared, not once, but twice. It first surfaced in the private collection of a collector-dealer who was the victim of a 1980 underworld hit in Las Vegas. After remaining unclaimed for years in a police property room, it was purchased by a sports-card shop owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and stolen again.
NEW YORK — Vladie Divac of the Sacramento Kings is the winner of the 1999-2000 J. Watters Kennedy Citizenship Award, presented by the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
Now it has reappeared again and is included in the Mastro auction.
Kings player wins citizenship award
BASKETBALL
Divac, a 32-year-old center and 11-year NBA veteran, has been active in a variety of charitable activities, many of them on behalf of disadvantaged children. He lobbed in California for the passage of a school bond bill needed for the maintenance of local schools. He serves as the Goodwill Ambassador for Sports Against Drugs
He also founded Divac Children's Fund/Group 7, which raises money for children impacted by the war in the former Republic of Yugoslavia.
The award honors exemplary community service. Others nominees this season included Milwaukee's Ray Allen, the Los Angeles Lakers' A.C. Green, Philadelphia's Aaron McKie, Dallas' Robert Pack, the late Bobby Phillis of Chaffotea, New Jersey's Jayson Williams and Detroit's Jerome Williams.
Shula visits Dolphins after 4-year absence
FOOTBALL
DAVIE, Fla. — Don Shula paid a visit to a Miami Dolphins practice and received an ovation from the players when introduced by coach Dave Wannstedt.
"That was nice of them to do that," Shula said, "Probably a lot of them are saying, 'Who's he?'"
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Fame coach visited the practice field Saturday for the first time since retiring Jan. 5, 1996. Shula, 70, had stayed away because of a strained relationship with his successor, Jimmy Johnson.
The Hall of
Wannstedt, who succeeded Johnson in January, Invited Shula to visit practice during the team's three-day minicamp.
"When you say the Dolphins, you say Coach Shula." W曼stedt said. "It was great having him around. He knows there's an open door."
Wannstedt was briefly on Shula's Dolphins' staff in 1989.
SOCCER
HERSHEY, Pa. — Honduras, which nearly dropped out of the Olympic qualifying tournament before it began, beat the United States 2-1 yesterday and won the event.
Honduras beats U.S. in pre-Olympic play
While it was a sensational weekend for the Hondurans, who beat Mexico in a shootout to get to the final, it was a disappointing ending for the U.S. team. Following a 4-0 wipeout of Guatemala in the semifinals, it seemed primed to win the CONCACAF regional crown.
Both teams already had qualified for the Sydney Games by winning in the semifinals.
But the under-23 U.S. team — rules require all players in Olympic qualifying to be under 23 — showed some inexperience. After taking an early 1-0 lead, the team generally was outplayed by the Central Americans, particularly in the second half.
Honduras' players protested a lack of payment for the tournament and almost didn't attend. When the Honduras federation promised the payments were forthcoming, the players came to Hershey — and promptly lost 3-0 to the United States.
They finally made their payments, then went on to stun the highly regarded Mexicans in the semis before knocking off the hosts.
— The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
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Baseball at University of Texas-Arlington at 7 p.m. in Arlington, Texas.
'Hawks hope for NCAA bid
Baseball at University of Texas-Arlington at 1 p.m. in Arlington, Texas.
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Baseball at Kansas State at 7 p.m. in Manhattan.
Softball at Nebraska at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Lincoln, Neb.
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finished off the Cowboys in thrilling fashion, squeezing past his opponent, Prentice, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-6).
"We knew all along it would be a close match," Riley said. "The key to the match was getting to the third set after several of the first sets. Our freshmen and sophores have been up and down all season, and this time they came through for us."
Senior captain Bryan Maier said the home crowd made a big difference in the match against
Oklahoma State.
"We came out really fired up," Maier said. "It was nice to actually have a home crowd advantage. It was really special for me in particular to have all of my family and friends there."
After beating Oklahoma State, fourth-seeded Kansas advanced to play No. 1 seed Baylor in Saturday's semifinals. But the Jayhawks were swept in doubles play and lost all three singles matches that were played as Baylor won 4-0.
"We lost all of our matches in straight sets, which was really
surprising". Riley said. "I think we were nervous out there, which is disappointing because we had nothing to lose. Baylor played like seniors, and we played like freshmen and sophomores."
Layour was upset by No. 2 seed Texas A&M 4-0 in Sunday's final. The Jayhawks now must wait until May 4 to hear whether they will receive an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament. An national committee decides who qualifies. Individuals can be selected as well as teams. The 64 team tournament begins May 13 and 14.
Women can't manage doubles sweep
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Cheryl Mallaiah lost to Katja Kovac and Vida Mulec 8-2, which ended the meet.
Mallaiah netted one of Kansas' singles points, smoking Kovac 6-4, 6-1 at the No.2 position. Sophomore Christi Wagenaar accounted for the second point by beating Claudia Aguilar 6-2, 7-5 at the No. 6 position.
Baylor coach Dave Luedtke said that Kansas was a very
good opponent and that the Bears' high energy level led to their four singles wins.
Kansas started the tournament well with a 5-0 thrashing of Iowa State in Thursday's first round, and Chiller said that the team's momentum would carry it into the second round.
Now Kansas, 13-12 overall, has to wait and see if its season will continue with an invitation to the NCAA tournament.
A win against the Bears would have helped the Jayhawks' cause,but the they still have a chance. Kansas advanced to the tournament last year with a 13-13 record.
Tournament notes:
Texas won its fourth consecutive Big 12 Tournament title, slapping Baylor 5-0 in yesterday's final. Texas breezed through Colorado, Kansas State and finally Baylor without losing a match.