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Monday March 27, 2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 27). An advance in career brings new challenges — and new respect, too. You're perfect for the job. Take on more responsibilities around April. Money that's coming in May arrives by July. Bask in the warmth of a child's love in August. Career takes precedence in November and December and pays off quite nicely in January. A woman brings great news in February.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
You could work a deal that pays off well. A conflit could arise in the middle of the negotiations, and you might think all is lost. Later, the situation should turn in your favor. Keep most of what you're doing private and don't give up.
Gemini: Today is a 9.
You should be in a good mood. Travel complications could prevent a trip now, but contact with a distant friend should work out well. This person will be helpful, so get in touch. He or she is noted for being an excellent listener.
You are looking good. You're lucky, smart and quite attractive. Anything you try should turn out well. Money's tight, but even that won't slow you down much. If anybody can stretch a dollar, it's you! Show the others how it is done!
Cancer: Today is a 6.
Don't make decisions based on your judgment now. You may miss something. Talk to a person who's like a team captain. If you're unsure, trust one who's been in this situation before and who understands what's going on better than you do.
Leo: Today is a 6.
Watch for a new assignment. You could get new responsibilities. At this point, they might just look like more chores. Don't put up too big a fight, however. Even a dirty job could lead to a better opportunity, especially if you do it well.
Virgo: Today is a 6.
Do you owe any money? How about taxes? If you get into that project now, you might save quite a bit. Get an expert's help to make the best deal. Don't give up when you think you've found all the bargains. Keep hunting. The best might be the last.
Libra: Today is a 7.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Scorpio: Today is a 7.
Capricorn: Today is an 8.
Pay attention, especially if you're driving. Watch your money, too. You could make a large purchase on a moment's notice. If you've already done the homework, you'll move quickly when you spot the bargain. If you haven't, cram!
There's more than enough to do, and a routine will help. Unfortunately, you tend to resist routine Well, if it's going to make the job easier and the paycheck bigger, maybe it's worth it! Stifle an argumentative comment.
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
You're probably learning as fast as you can to keep up with a heavy workload. You're acquiring new skills, but you might not be up to speed yet. You don't know everything yet, but another person does. Rely on one who has more experience than you do.
You should be in a good mood. You're lucky with love and in relationships with children. Gambling isn't a sure bet, though. If you have set backs, don't take them too seriously. And, don't bet too much on a risky proposition, either.
Pisces: Today is a 9.
You might decide to stay close to home. You might even feel pensive, moody or just plain sick. you can stay curled up in bed with a book, do it. you have to go out, get back under that comforter just as soon as you can.
Ask your friends for good leads. You know some thing they'll find interesting and vice versa. In a meeting, you might be the person who comes up with the winning answer. Take care, or you'll get elected to office!
KANSAS SWIMMING
Prior to the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, March 16-18 in Indianapolis, Kansas freshman Lyndsay DeVaney said she wanted to become an All-American — a top 16 finish.
Swimmers come up short at NCAA championships
DeVaney also competed in the 500 freestyle on day one and failed to make the finals or the consolation finals. Jayhawk junior Carolyn Grevers also failed to make the finals or the consolation finals in the 100 breaststroke. Kansas did not score any team points at the NCAA meet.
She was 35-hundredths-of-a-second slower than that mark in the 1,500-meter freestyle. DeVaney posted a 16:40.80, just behind Florida's Sharon Rzakdowikova's 16th place 16:40.55, on the final day of competition.
- Brandon Krisztal
KANSAS TENNIS
Women's tennis team defeats South Florida
it finally happened for the Kansas women's tennis team.
After starting 0-3 against ranked opponents, the No. 75 Jayhawks defeated No. 28 South Florida 5-4 on Friday. The win improved Kansas' record to 9-5 this season.
The 'Hawks netted three singles victories and won two of the three doubles matches. Sophomores Cheryl Malliaiah and Christi Wagenaar both won their singles matches, and sophomore Lisa Malliaiah added the third singles point.
Chery Malaiah and Wagenaar also were part of Kansas' two doubles wins
The Jayhawks will complete the third leg of the three-meet road trip today when they take on No. 12 Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.
-Zac Hunter
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Ray Bechard, who has compiled a 32-31 record in two years as coach of the Kansas volleyball team, was recently named to the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association All-Century Volleyball Team. Bechard joins Mick Haley of Kellogg, Mich., Community College and fifteen players on the team.
Before coming to Kansas in 1998, Bechard spent 13 years at Barton County Community College in Great Bend. From 1985 through 1997, Bechard amassed a 716-60 record as Barton's head volleyball coach for a winning percentage of 92 percent, which at the time topped all active collegiate coaches at any level in women's or men's volleyball.
Volleyball coach named to All-Century Team
KANSAS VOLLEYBALL
Bechard gained induction into the NJCAA Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1998 for his accomplishments as Barton County's volleyball coach.
onships and 13 conference titles.
Bechard was named American Volleyball Coaches Association National Junior College Coach of the Year in 1990 and 1993, and earned AVCA District IV Coach of the Year honors 12 times.
His career as the Cougars' coach culminated in 12 national tournament appearances — where his teams never finished worse than fifth
— 12 regional tournament championships and 13 conference titles.
- Shawn Hutchinson
KANSAS SOCCER
Cynthia Dahle, a senior on the Kansas soccer team, was named to the GTE/CoSIDA District VII Second-Team Women's Fall/Winter At-Large Team last week.
Soccer player selected to district second team
native, will graduate in May with a degree in social welfare. She boasts a 3.68 cumulative grade-point average and has earned a 4.0 GPA for the last four semesters.
also was selected as a Bank of America Community Champlon for her community service efforts. Last fall Dahle was a team cap
Dahle, an Anchorage, Alaska.
She is a three-time Academic All-B12 Conference selection and is a big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll member and Jawhawk Scholar. She
tain. She played defender and dished out two assists while helping the team to a 8-10-1 record.She also earned all tournament team honors at the Kansas Invitational this year.Dahle ended her career second in career points,23,and assists,9,while setting a school record for career games played with 77.
Chris Wristen
KANSAS SOFTBALL
Maybe the home field is lucky in the Kansas-Texas softball rivalry. Last year the Jayhawks swept the Longhorns in Lawrence, but during the weekend the Longhorns took both games against the Jayhawks in Texas on Saturday.
The Longhorns' defense didn't give the Jayhawks a chance to score in either game. They shut out the Jayhawks 2-0 in game one and 5-0 in the second game.
Texas shuts out 'Hawks in two-aame sweep
In the first game, the Jayhawks only got two hits off Texas pitcher Charla Moore. Leah Tabb and Amy Hulse each singled for Kansas.
The Longhorns had no problem at
the place. They devil Kansas 4-2.
In the second game, the Longhorns again dominated both offensively and defensively. Longhorns pitcher Carmen Martinez continued the nightmare for Kansas. She pitched a four-hit shutout and struck out 10.
the plate. They out-hit Kansas 7-2.
Third baseman Megan Urquhart led the Jayhawks' offense going two for three at the plate.
The Jayhawks fell to 17-16 for the season and 0-2 in the Big 12 Conference. They return to action on March 29th in a doubleheader against Arkansas in Favetville, Ark.
— Rebecca Barlow
SEATLITE — The Kingdome, which went from engineering marvel to anachronistic eyesore in just 24 years, was demolished in a controlled implosion yesterday to make room for a new, more expensive stadium.
BASEBALL
Kingdome demolished; new stadium to come
Thousands of spectators cheered from office towers and hillsides around the city as a series of blasts crumbled the massive concrete structure — once home to the Mariners and Seahawks — into a mound of rubble and dust.
"It sent chills down your spine.
Forget TV, you had to be here to see it," said John Geoffrey of Amazon.com, whose headquarters overlooks the site.
The Kingdome — dubbed the mushroom, the concrete cupake and other less charitable names over the years — was completed in 1976 at a cost of $67 million.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Women's Tennis at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.
Baseball vs.
Westminster at 6 p.m.
at Hoglund Ballpark
Softball at Arkansas at
2 and 4 p.m. in
Fayetteville, Ark.
Baseball vs. Texas A&M at 7 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.
Men's tennis takes Texas Tech win
By Brent Waskos sports@kansan.com
Kansas writer/swriter
The University of Kansas men's tennis team picked up a much-needed victory Saturday against Texas Tech after dropping two matches in Louisiana last Tuesday and Wednesday.
The unranked Jayhawks lost to No. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette 5-2 and to No. 42 Tulane 6-1 on the road before coming home and upsetting 56th-ranked and Big 12 Conference foe Texas Tech 5-2 at the Robinson Tennis Courts Saturday.
The top 100 NCAA tennis teams are ranked in a national poll.
The victory improved the Jayhawks' conference record to 2-1 this season.
Freshman Pete Stroer, who's 17-13 this season, said that the team now was trying to focus on the Big 12.
The Jayhawks struggled with their doubles play against Louisiana-Lafayette and Tulane, claiming only one of six matches and losing both of their doubles points.
"The scores in Louisiana were not indicative of the way we played," he said. "But coming back to Lawrence and winning was still a real confidence booster for this team."
Junior Ed Dus, who typically plays with sophomore Rodrigo Echaguaray at the No. 1 doubles spot, felt pain in his ribs before the
match against Louisiana-
Lafayette. He did not compete
again until Saturday.
Kansas coach Mark Riley said Dus' injury hurt Kansas' chances in Louisiana.
"It was kind of a freak injury, and it definitely made a difference for us." Riley said. "Against Texas Tech, we were able to the doubles point and put pressure on the Red Raiders. We were not able to do that, those things threw
do that saa Louisiana-Lafayette and Tulane, and that cost us." D uus returned to the Jayhawk lineup on Saturday
against Texas Tech, and Kansas won the lone doubles point, taking an early 1-0 lead. Kansas increased its lead to 3-0 with wins from freshman Eléazar Magallan at No. 2 singles and from Stroer at No. 5 singles.
The Red Raiders fought back, cutting Kansas' lead to 3-2 after two singles victories. Kansas senior and team captain Bryan Maier finished off Texas Tech, however, with a dramatic win against Red Raider Jeremy Earl. Maier lost the first set 6-1, but managed to battle back and claim the second set 6-3
and the third set 6-4.
"Maier coming back like he did was huge for us." Riley said. "I think this kind of win could provide us with the momentum we need to play well the rest of the season. My guys could have had their tail between their legs after what happened in Louisiana, but they didn't give up."
Magallan and Stroer were two of the most consistent players during the Jayhawks' spring break matches. They each won two of their last three singles matches, and their only losses were in three-set matches against Tulane. Magallan has the team's best singles record at 25-13.
"I've been impressed with our freshman all year. They are really coming through for us." Riley said. "We've played a brutal schedule so far, but I think my guys are learning a lot and turning things around."
Kansas, 5.8 overall, will take on Oklahoma at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Robinson. With more than half the season played, Riley said his team had to start picking up some victories if they planned on making the NCAA Tournament in late May.
"We have to do a lot of winning the rest of this season," he said. "The selection is not based on how you start but how you finish. This is a young group, and we have plenty of opportunities in front of us."
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