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Cal Ripken homered in his first at bat against the Royals last night. He needs five more hits for 3,000.
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Inside: The Royals pulled out 7-5, extra innings win against the Orioles last night.
SEE PAGE 3B
Inside: Lawrence resident and baseball historian Bill James listed his Top 100 players of all time last night. SEE PAGE 7B
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2000
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'Hawks nab first sweep of Shockers since 1993
By Amanda Kaschube
By Amanda Kashubu
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
It's a shocker — again.
A week after the Jayhawks stunned the Shockers at Hoglund Ballpark, they did it again last night. But this time 3,581 Wichita State fans saw Kansas (20-18) come from behind to win 8-1 in 10 innings at the Shockers' home park.
than coach Bobby Randall.
"How much fun is it to win?" Randall said after the 'Hawks snapped their three-game losing streak. "It's so much better right after the losses. It's so exciting. It was a great way to win and such a confidence builder."
Kansas' confidence, especially on the pitching staff, was running low after last weekend's sweep at the hands of Nebraska, when the 'Hawks allowed 45 hits.
And no one was happier about the sweep — the first since 1993 when Kansas qualified for the World Series — than coach Bobby Randall.
But starter Jeff Davis, along with
and Rusty Philbrick, shut down the Shocker offense, limiting it to just 10 hits and fanning 12. Randall said he knew the pitchers would bounce back from last weekend, when the 'Hawks allowed 41 total Nebraska runs.
"They went back to the basics and
Nelson: Went four for-four in Jayhawk win
stayed in there," he said. "We knew Rusty had a couple of innings in him, so we waited until late in the game to put him in. He gave us such a lift."
Rut then the 'Hawks fought back.
Kansas jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning off a Shane Wedd double — his first of two extra-base hits. But the Shockers tied the game at three apiece in the third and pulled ahead 5-2 in the fifth after a triple from slugger Koyie Hill.
Trailing by two in the seventh, second baseman Doug Dreher tied the game when he ripped a single to center field, scoring Brett Kappelmann from second and John Nelson from first. But the Shockers scored two more in the bottom of the seventh.
But Kansas would come back in the ninth after Nelson singled, stole second and advanced to third after an error by the catcher. He then scored off Ryan Klocksien's single. After another single and an intentional walk, designated hitter Kevin Wheeler's sacrifice fly scored Klocksien and tied the game at 7-7.
After Philbrick struck out the side in the ninth, the game pushed into extra innings. Kappelmann singled and advanced to third after two consecutive walks. Klocksien stepped up to the plate and belted a shot to left field that was caught — but was deep enough to allow Kappelmann to score.
The clutch hitting and key fastballs from winning pitcher Philbrick (3-4) earned the 'Hawks their second extraraining win this season. But Nelson said the 'Hawks just stuck to the game plan.
"We approached every inning the way we always do — hit it flat and move it around," said Nelson, who went four for four last night. "It was really good to beat them at their home. They won't take us for granted anymore."
BOX SCORE
| | | | | H | R | E |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Kansas | 210 | 000 | 202 | 18 | 13 | 2 |
| Wichita State | 111 | 020 | 110 | 07 | 10 | 2 |
| Kansas | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Jeff Davis | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Sam Gish | 2 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Rubly Pishke | 2 1/3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Left fielder Christi Mussier prepares to slide into home after a fielding error by Missouri. Mussier was called out at the plate and Kansas was retired for the inning. Photo by Jay Sheepard/KANSAN
Katie Malone sprites to first base after grounding a ball in front of home plate. Malone failed to beat the throw and was out at first.
Photo by Jay Sheperd/
KANSAN
Losing streak ends with Tigers
By Rebecca Barlow
by Rochelle Bauer
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
The sophomore center fielder stood on third base with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, after advancing from second on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Megan Urquhart. It set the scene for the play at home.
Musser started the inning on second base because of the international tie breaking system, which goes into effect when a Big 12 Conference game goes into 10 innings. This makes the last batter from the previous inning the runner who starts on
All the pressure was on Shelly Musser.
second base — but this was a blessing for Kansas since Musser is one of the fastest base runners on the team.
Musser had her focus on one thing — the white plate at the end of the white chalk line. She knew she would have to run on any ground ball that was hit.
She looked at first baseman Shannon Stanwix in the batters box and waited to see where Stanwix would hit the ball.
"At third I was just thinking that no matter where she puts the ball that I am scoring." Musser said.
But it was not that easy.
See PITCHER on page 10B
Struggling shortstop rises to the occasion
Bv Shawn Hutchinson
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Kansan sportswriter
Kansas senior shortstop Christy McPhail knew she had been struggling at the plate.
She entered the Jayhawks' game against the Missouri Tigers yesterday at Jayhawk Field batting only. 170. She had managed only 16 hits in 94 at-bats
McPhail had been struggling so much that she was benched last weekend against Texas Tech, and she even met with Kansas coach Tracy Bunge to discuss her puzzling offensive futility.
this season and had connected on only one home run through 39 games.
"We just talked about what I needed to do better," McPhail said. "But I wanted to let her know that I wanted to play."
So how did the Kansas senior respond to being re-inserted into the lineup?
McPhail promptly stepped up to the plate with one out in the bottom half of the fifth inning, turned on a fastball thrown by Missouri pitcher Stephanie Falk, and sent it sailing over the left field fence.
See MCPHAIL on page 10B
Are you a star transfer hoops player? Take the Jonesy test.
You might not realize it, but Roy Williams is in a slump.
I'm not talking about his record, I'm talking about his transfer players. While he was the winningest coach of the '90s and the quickest to ever reach 300 wins, he has hit a patch of duds in the transfer student category.
Because I'm always looking out for Kansas basketball, I figured I'd devise a test for Coach Williams to give to possible transfer players. It's easy to grade — just add the numbers of your chosen answers, and check it against the scale at the end of the test.
For instance, Bob Huggins got Kenyon Martin, Williams got Lester Earl. Larry Eustachy got Jamaal Tinsley, Williams got Luke Axtell. Heck, Eddie Sutton got Doug Gottlieb, but does anyone remember Jelani Janisse?
Remember, this test is designed for athletes who have larger vertical leaps than ACT scores, and to them, McDonald's makes basketball legends, not just cheeseburgers.
Question 1: If I were to associate myself with a group, it would most likely be: (1) The Democratic party (2) GreenPeace (3) The National Run-
Seth Jones
Sports Columnist
sports@kansan.com
Association (4) I'de No Limit Soldiers.
Question 2: I left my last school because: (1) I realized I made a poor choice. (2) the girls at Kansas are much cuter than previous school's. (3) I wasn't the highest player on the team.
(4) my coach released my crummy grades on talk radio.
Association (4) The No Limit Soldiers.
Question 3: I know Master P. (4) True
(1) False.
Question 4: If stopped by the police, it's most likely: (1) I have a broken tail light. (2) I was driving eight miles more than the speed limit. (3) I have forgotten to make a court appearance, and there's a warrant out for me. (4) I'm hammered.
Question 5: The biggest contribution I will provide the team is: (1) go-to player in final minute (2) tenacious defense
(3) cheerleading from the bench (4) girls think my goofy haircut is cute.
Question 6: Though I may have serious game, if I don't get any playing time, I'm most likely to: (1) grin and bear it. (2) question my coaches. (3) pout. (4) systematically injure each freshman.
Question 7: After an evening of drinking with friends, I like to: (1) go get some food. (2) go dance with the ladies. (3) shoot at animals. (4) cruise around Eudora.
Question 8: I thought that Dion Rayford's chalupa incident was (1) disappointing. (2) hilarious. (3) an incident that could happen to anyone. (4) unfortunate that he didn't fit through the window and show those stupid Taco Bell employees who's boss.
25 and up: "Call Bob Huggins at Cincinnati."
16-20: "Can you make a decent post entry pass?"
8-15: "Welcome to Kansas."
21-24: "Can you take us to a Final Four and then leave before getting into trouble?"
Jones is a Mulvane senior in journalism.
Sports Columnist
Michael Rigg
sports@kansan.com
Chenowith stands up to 'sharks,' deserves your vote
It's taken nearly three years, but Eric Chenowith has finally done something right at Kansas.
The 7-foot center took a stand against the parking department.
In case you didn't hear, during the weekend Chenowith had a little run in with the "parking sharks" that culminated with Chenowith trying to drive his car away from the sharks who were trying to tow it away. The only problem was his car was still attached to the tow truck. Chenowith damaged his Ford Explorer, and the A&W tow truck it was cored to.
Now, to many, this incident should go down in the latest of bizarre events surrounding the Athletics Department this year. After all, 1999-2000 was the year that Dion Rayford tried cramming his 260-pound body into a drive-through window the size of a Chihuahua, Roy Williams threw egg on the fans' faces for being too "wine and cheese," and swimming coach Gary Kempf actually was promoted after it was reported that he mistreated his players.
What a year.
But the latest Chenwith caper is so much more than just a simple, mindless mistake. Chenwith made a stand. Albeit, it wasn't very well thought out (or very intelligent), but Chenwith finally made a move with authority this year.
And even better, his stand was against someone most students hate (if only he acted the same against Missouri). Anyhow, the parking department is, in a landslide vote, the most hated department on campus. In many ways, they are like sharks. They can smell people illegally parked and catch the stench of expired meters miles away, then they move in for the kill.
Even worse, the prices they charge ($20 for parking in a blue zone?) are obscene, and they also give out tickets on weekends and in the dead of the night.
The students of this University needed to start a revolution against the parking sharks sooner rather than later. Like every revolution, ours needed a leader. And who would have thought it would be in the form of a lanky, 7-foot tall, Dave Matthews groupie/Jayhawk center?
All hail Eric. The revolution is on.
An all Eric. The revolution is on.
So where do we go from here? If you haven't heard, our great leader is running for Student Senate. The only way to continue the revolution is to elect him. So today, when 16 percent of you fill out your ballots for next year's senators, make sure you fill in the box that says, "Eric Chenowith, CLAS."
For so long, all the student body has heard is how student senators don't stand for anything and all they want to do is "build their resumes." Well, folks, here's a candidate who stands for something. And maybe most importantly, it's something that we all believe in — raising hell with the parking department.
Maybe he can give free parking spaces to all senators, or give every student unlimited parking tickets without being towed. Maybe his term will go down for accomplishments as simple as not making those pesky tow-truck chains so hard to break. Who knows?
But while some voters probably think people involved in such reckless acts shouldn't represent our student body, I say, elect Chenowith for his overwhelming stupid act.
it would be the only smart thing to do.
Rigg is a Greenwood Village, Colo., sophomore in Broadcast News.
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