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Quick Looks
Wednesday April 12, 2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday:
This year you're hot — and getting hotter. Love shines on you in April and abundance is yours around May. Play by the rules, though, or you'll go through it in a nanossecond. Save most of August for childlike behavior. Don't get serious until September. The competition's tough in November, but by December, you should be in control. Manage your date book wisely in February and hide your emotions in March.
Aries: Today is a 7.
You should have neat options now. You'll be even smarter than usual for the next few weeks. Take care later tonight or early tomorrow, however. You feel feisty, but if you go too fast or break the rules, you could get into trouble.
Taurus: Today is a 5.
You might feel slow and even worried. Something about your home may need to be changed, but you're not sure how, yet. Don't rush into anything. Take notes and talk it over with family now; make the change tomorrow or the next day.
Gemini: Today is an 8.
You should feel confident and outgoing. You're naturally an excellent student. You love to learn. Today, you may remember that you also love to teach. Speak up when you see something that could interest others. You're probably right!
Cancer: Todav is a 6.
It's a little too soon to ask for more money. You may be able to do it within the next few days, however. Consequently, you should figure out whom to ask and how much you're going to ask for. It can't hurt to have this figured out ahead of time.
Leo: Today is a 7.
You might feel coocky, so chill out. An older person may feel threatened. If you're too bold and brassy, you could cause more trouble than the situation is worth. It's good to be confident, of course, but it never hurts to be wise, too.
Virao: Today is a 6.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
You might be slightly anxious about money. Are you worried that a trip may have to be postponed because of lack of funds? Actually, it would be good to hold off on travel for a few days, for other reasons. You'll be able to afford it better then, too.
Sagittarius: Today is a 7.
Libra: Today is a 6.
Your energy level is high and so is your partner's. He or she may be pushing you to try new things. That's OK in concept, but not in reality. Don't spend a lot of money, for example. Even if you both think it's a good idea now, you may not by tomorrow.
Capricorn: Today is a 5.
Pluto will be in Sagittarius for years. It's in your solar second house of money. This could indicate you'll find a buried treasure, most likely somewhere you've looked before. It may not happen today, but that should give you something to think about.
You have a lucky hard today, but winning won't be easy. Expectations could break down. Your normal routine could be interrupted. Tempers are short, too. So, instead of relaxing with your good luck, use it!
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
You may decide it's time to change things around at home or in your yard. You may find something you thought you'd lost, and that's good, too. A date you had scheduled for tonight may not happen, though. Tomorrow looks better for that.
Pisces: Today is a 6.
You're learning quickly from a dear friend or loved one. Unfortunately, this class is not always easy. You may get confronted in a rather obnoxious way. Instead of snoring, try to listen. Stop, breathe and take the coaching.
A lot is going on right now. Your career is important, with opportunities popping up left and right. Don't quit your job for a better one, yet. There's a clinker. A promise made today could be hollow. Wait just a little while longer.
CORRECTION
A photo of one of the new team captains for the Kansas football team that ran in yesterday's Kansan was incorrect. John Oddonette is a captain, but the player in the photo is John Mallory.
KANSAS GOLF
Coaches rank Jayhawks third in conference poll
Despite winning the Big 12 Championship last spring, the men's golf team was picked to finish third according to the Big 12 coaches' poll released yesterday. Oklahoma State was picked to win, while Texas was picked second.
The event will be held April 24 and 25 at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson. The Championship is 54 total holes — 36 the first day and 18 the second.
The poll is held to determine first-round pairings for the Championship. The top three teams will play together; followed by Baylor, Colorado and Oklahoma in the next group: Texas A&M, Missouri and Texas Tech after that; and Nebraska, Iowa State and Kansas State round out the field.
Kansan staff report
Michael Terry
Women's golf finishes ninth in tournament
The Kansas women's golf team was unable to mount a final round charge yesterday at the Susie Maxwell Berming Golf Classic in Norman, Okla., finishing in ninth place 52 stokes behind Nebraska.
Heather Rose, 264.
The 'Hawks ninth-place finish put an end to their streak of three concessions.
The Jayhawks were led by by senior Carrie Padden who shot three-round 241 and finished in 19th place.
Rounding out the 'Hawks scoring were junior Ashely Bishop, 243; senior Sue Tessary, 244; junior Sarah Mahoney, 257; and freshman
The 'Hawks next take to the golf course in 10 days when they head to the Big 12 Championships in Lubbock, Texas.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers and St. Louis officials say they want more information before deciding whether to use $250 million in taxpayer money for a new baseball stadium for the St. Louis Cardinals.
New baseball stadium possible for St. Louis
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MLB
The bell club's officials announced Saturday their plan to build the park. But to fund construction, taxpayers would contribute nearly two-thirds of the $370 million price tag.
The Cardinals would pay the other $120 million for the new redbrick ballpark that would replace 34-year-old Busch Stadium. The ball club wants to use the various
state and local taxes the team generates at the stadium to pay for the plan. Lawmakers say they want more time to study the issue.
Almost a decade ago, the state endorsed a plan despite the objections of many rural lawmakers to help build the $298 million Trans World Dome in downtown St. Louis. The state still contributes $12.1 million a year for the Rams' home. The city and St. Louis County also will pitch in $6 million a year through 2022.
A bill moving through the Legislature would work similarly by setting up the St. Louis Area Sports Facilities Authority that could issue tax-free bonds to build a new publicly-owned ballpark. The state and city would help pay off those bonds using the anticipated taxes generated there.
A pub tically owned stadium also means the Cardinals would not have to pay property taxes to the city — a $600. 00 annual tax break for the team t at would shift funds away from hools and city services. The p oposal specifies that the state would elp pay off the ballpark debt by using t e sales tax generated at the stadium from concessions and ticket sales estimated at $6 million a year.
NFL
Jet make agreement for first-round draft
The new York Jets agreed yesterday to send disgruntled wide receiver Key shawn Johnson to Tampa Bay for the Bucs' two first-round picks and ei her Bert Emmanuel or Reidel Anthony. The deal will go forward if Johns and the Bucs can agree on a contract before noon Saturday, when he draft starts.
That would give New York, which already has two first-round choices, the 13th, 16th, 18th and 27th picks, per
haps enough to trade up with
Clevel nd to No. 1 for Arrington or
Brown
Pac kers star posts bail aft r weekend arrest
HAR TLAND, Wis. — Mark Chmura of the Green Bay Packers posted bail after his arrest on accusations that he sexually assaulted his 17-year-old baby sitter at a party following high school prom.
Chn aura and friend Robert Gessert both were arrested early Monday.
The 17-year-old authorities Chmura had sex with her on a bathroom floor at the party early Sunday. An 18-year-old woman accused Gessert of sexual misconduct in a hot tub at the same party.
Hartland Police Chief Morton Hetzncker recommended charges of third-degree sexual assault, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Chmura, 31, and Gessert, 42, were not charged Monday. But Court Commissioner Martin Binn found probable cause that a crime had been committed.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tape shows Knight pushing player back
Two university trustees are investigating the outspoken and controversial coach following recent reports from two former players that he physically abused team members.
INDIANAPOLIS — A videotape aired last night shows Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight grabbing a player by the neck during a practice and pushing him backward.
Last month, CNN/Sports illustrated reported former player Neil Reed's allegation that Knight choked him during a 1997 practice. The video-tape obtained by CNN/Sl shows Knight grabbing a player by the neck, pushing him backward. The player's head appeared to snap backward.
Reed, who left Indiana in 1997, said he was the player on the videotape.
University officials who reviewed the tape yesterday would not comment on its contents.
Officials had known of the tape's existence and tried to obtain it in the past, a university spokesman said.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Softball vs. Wichita
Softball vs. Wichita State at 5 and 7 p.m. in Wichita
Women's Tennis vs Nebraska at p.m. in Lincoln, Neb.
Baseball vs Oklahoma
at 7 p.m. in Norman
Men's tennis vs.
Southwest Missouri
Track at Texas Relays in
Austin, Texas
Baseball vs Oklahoma
at 2 p.m. in Norman
Softball at Baylor at 7
p.m. in Waco, Texas
Track at Texas Relays in
Austin, Texas
Baseball vs. Oklahoma
at 1 p.m.
Softball Baylor at 1 p.m.
in Waco, Texas
Women's tennis vs.
Colorado at 10 a.m. in
Boulder, Colo.
Rowing vs. Texas at
Kansas River at 10
a.m.
Jayhawk women's tennis faces critical match against Nebraska
By Zac Hunter
By Zac Hunter
sport@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
It's now or never for the Kansas women's tennis team.
with tour meets to play in the season, the 'Hawks need a series of wins to ensure a top four seed in the Big 12 tournament — right now they are on the outside looking in.
The Jayhawks find themselves behind Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M, Kansas State and Oklahoma State with very little time to make up ground. That process begins at 2 p.m. today in Lincoln when the No. 59 Jayhawks take on the No. 61 Cornhuskers.
Coach Jenny Garrity said their next two meets against Nebraska and Colorado should resemble their previous meet against Oklahoma State.
Kansas is 11-8 overall and 4-3 in the conference. While Nebraska is 16-3 on the season, but 4-3 in the Big 12.
The Jayhawks had a chance to vastly improve their situation against the Cowgirls on
"I don't think we made them work very hard," she said. "We're just as good as they are, and it's very frustrating when you get killed by a team you feel that you are on their level. "So you are either not playing very well or you're not fighting hard enough, and I thought both were the case today," Garrity said.
Saturday but lost the meet 7-2. Almost as frustrating as the loss was the 'Hawks' apparent lack of effort, coach Jenny Garrity said.
Before losing to Oklahoma State, the Jayhawks dropped a close meet to Kansas State in Manhattan. Despite the two-meet losing streak, junior Monica Sekulov said there was still time for Kansas to get back on track for the postseason.
She said that Kansas had a chance to win in every remaining meet and that she hoped the team would pull together and get it done.
Garrity on the other hand, was not so optimistic.
She said that along with
Kansas winning its final meets, other factors would come into play. The 'Hawks will need some teams — like Texas or Baylor — to knock off other teams — like Kansas State or Texas &M — if they want to climb in the standings. However, she also said that it would be up to Kansas to take care of business first.
"If we decide not to show up it will make it very easy on the Big 12 to figure out that we will not be in the top four," Garrity said.
She also said that for Kansas to win its remaining meets, it would not be able to use the road as an excuse, which will be tough because all four remaining meets are on the road.
It's not clear whether senior Julia Sidorova will play today. She did not play Saturday during the loss to Oklahoma State because of undisclosed reasons. She watched the singles matches and left shortly after. Garrity had no comment about Sidorova.
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