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Quick Looks
Wednesday March 15,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 15).
Something that you thought was a sure thing could fall through. Something that you thought was lost forever could become available again. Let love be your guide in March. Don't waste your hard-earned cash in April. Take your time and get all the answers right in May. Speak up and express your love in July. Work interferes with your private time in August. Use skills recently acquired to advance in December. The fog clears in February, revealing a surprise.
Aries; Today is a 6.
Take care, especially around your house. Impetuous behavior could lead to an accident. That will make whatever you're doing take longer. Expressing your love will be easier later, in private. When that opportunity comes, move quickly.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
You may have a couple of disagreements today.
Don't worry. Even if the other person outranks you,
speak up. You may be right. Even if you're not, you're
always thought-provoking. Be patient. Your chances of
success are excellent, although it may take a while.
Gemini: Today is a 5.
You love learning, and that's what you should do right now. Postpone travel with friends. You can do that after the bills are paid. Invest in educational materials rather than fun and games, and you'll get further.
Cancer: Today is an 8.
You're doing well — and probably feeling confident. This is good because changes may come to your routine. Don't let them throw you for a loop. Instead, be flexible. Once the dust settles, this new way of doing things could be more profitable.
Leo: Today is a 5.
You're getting stronger, but don't let down your guard. A person who can get into your pocket could make a bad deal, unless you intervene. Don't let your partner or mate shop with money from the joint account, unless you go along.
Virgo: Today is a 7.
A friend can help you understand your mate if you're having trouble. Talk about something that's confused you, and it may clear up. Later, you may want to clean house. As you get rid of clutter, you may get rid of a headache, too.
Libra: Today is a 5.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
If you feel stuck, don't dismay. You may be facing a problem that you've never had to deal with before. If so, that means you're growing! Instead of feeling foolish, give yourself credit for taking new ground. Don't run away; keep at it.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
You love to be prepared, so don't waste a minute. The trouble is you'd rather play than study. Well, here's a word to the wise. There'll be a pop quiz later today or tomorrow, maybe both. The more you know, the further you'll advance. So, focus!
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
You've been on the cutting edge lately. That's good, but take care. Some of the innovations you've been trying may need a little work. It's good to advance, but also watch what you're doing. Mistakes could easily creep in. Double-check!
You'll probably come out of this situation a winner, even though it may not look like that right now Something you've been making do with could break down, and you might finally get something that works better.
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
Volunteer to work overtime or take on a second job. If you scurry now, you could make enough to get something you want. Postpone a meeting and don't have company over, either. By the time you get home, you'll be in the mood to sleep!
Pisces: Today is a 7.
Play first and work later. You'll be working tomor row and the next day, too. Tell your loved ones how much you care about them. You may not get to spend as much time together over the next few days. Do something special now.
KANSAS TENNIS
Kansas to hold Big 12 tennis championships
Kansas will play host to the 2000 Big 12 men's and women's tennis championships, from April 27 to 30, at the Plaza Tennis Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Tickets can be purchased from the Kansas athletics ticket office for the entire session or for each day.
Costs for a tournament pass are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Daily admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
KANSAS MEN'S GOLF
Men's golf captures second-place finish
It only took a couple weeks for the Kansas men's golf team to scrape the rust off its iron play and come away with a second-place finish at the 15th Annual Louisiana Classics Invitational in Lafayette, La.
After a disappointing 11thplace finish two weeks ago at the Cleveland-Southwestern Intercollegiate in California, the Javhawks
— Michael Terry
were able to rebound and record their best finish of the season.
The 'Hawks entered the final round in third place but were able to chip away at the lead before finishing with an overall team score of 876, seven away from tournament champion Arizona.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Seniors Ryan Vermeer, Jake Istrick and junior Andy Stewart each shot 219 for the tournament, finishing in a three-way tie for sixth.
Kansas' scoring was rounded out by junior Conrad Roberts who shot 222 and sophomore Casey Harbour with a 232.
The Jayhawks will head to Aiken.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NCAA investigates St. John's star players
NEW YORK — While their teammates practiced for Thursday's NCAA tournament game against Northern Arizona, St. John's stars Erick Barkley and Lavor Postell met with an NCAA investigator, according to newspaper reports yesterday.
S. C., next week for the Cleveland Collegiate Championships.
Barkley, suspended twice for a total of three games this season by the NCAA, and Postell were interviewed by Deana Garner, the New York Post said. The newspaper said coach Mike Javis and athletic director Ed Manetta Jr, also were interviewed by Garner.
The Daily News said the two players were asked about their relationships with Rob Johnson, a self-styled "basketball consultant" who says he helps match up high school players with college coaches.
The Daily News said the NCAA official also questioned Barkley about the SAT test he took as a student at Maine Central Institute, a prep school at Pittsfield, Maine.
The Post said both players were questioned about possible improper contact with agents or their representatives.
"There were discussions," Manetta said. "We're hopeful that this will bring to closure the NCAA inquiring."
Barkley first ran into trouble with the NCAA in February when he was suspended for three games for exchanging vehicles with a family friend. After an appeal, that punishment was reduced to two games.
He was reinstated on March 3, but the NCAA ruled that he would have to pay back $3,500 of his $22,000 tuition, which St. John's said Barkley received from Riverside Church, a New York AU program for which he played. He can donate the money to a charity of his choice and has until his eligibility expires to do so.
On Feb. 29, St. John's was forced to declare Barkley ineligible, and he missed that night's victory against Seton Hall. The NCAA requested further information regarding payment of part of Barkley's tuition at Maine Central Institute for the 1997-98 academic year.
Nuggets forward apologizes to team
DENVER — Denver Nuggets forward George McCloud apologized to his teammates for an altercation with Orlando guard Ron Mercer, but he also said he had reasons to engage in the scrap that led to a fine and suspension.
NBA
On Sunday, the announced McCloud and Mercer were suspended without pay for one
game and fined $5,000 for their altercation outside Denver's locker room following Orlando's 110-107 win Saturday night in Florida. McCloud missed Monday night's 118-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
"My emotions got the best of me, said McCloud, a 10-year veteran at 32. "I reacted to the situation because I felt I had to stand up for myself and the guys in this locker room. I apologize to my teammates for not thinking about the next game and repercussions."
The altercation occurred after McCloud confronted Mercer about comments he made before the game about McCloud's own criticism of him. McCloud had said Mercer, who was Denver's leading scorer with an 18.3-point average, shot too much while with the Nuggets.
OLYMPICS
Former Olympic exec pleads guilty to fraud
Olympic scandal.
SALT LAKE CITY — Former U.S.
Olympic Committee executive Alfredo
La Mont has agreed to plead guilty
to tax fraud in the Salt Lake City
Olympic scandal
La Mont is the first Olympic official to be charged in the scandal. He resigned as
OLYMPIC GAMES
the USOC senior director of international relations and protocol in January 1999.
He was expected to plead guilty to two counts of tax fraud yesterday in U.S. District Court, the Justice Department said yesterday.
La Mont also agreed to assist the Justice Department investigation, which is expected to be concluded within a year.
Two others — a businessman and the son of an international Olympic Committee member — have been charged in the scandal in which Salt Lake bid officials gave more than $1 million in cash, gifts and scholarships to IOC members before winning the rights to the 2002 Winter Olympics.
La Mont was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and to impede and obstruct the IRS. The second count accused him of filing a false tax return for 1997.
That return omitted $40,000 in income he received from the Rome bid committee, court documents said. Rome bid for the 2004 Summer Games but lost to Athens.
"Our internal investigation had not turned up anything about a relationship with Rome. That's a surprise," said USOC representative Mike Moran. In Rome, Italian Olympic Committee representative Massimo Fabricini said he knew nothing about the payment.
Sports Calendar
Track and Field at Twilight Invitational in Emporia Women's Swimming at NCAA Championships in Indianapolis
Baseball at Oklahoma State at 3 p.m. in Stillwater, Okla.
Softball vs. Florida St. in Tallahassee, Fla.
Men's Basketball vs. DePaul in Winston-Salem, N.C., at 6:40 p.m.
Women's Swimming at NCAA Championships in Indianapolis
Women's basketball vs
Track and Field at Dr. Pepper Invitational in Waco, Texas Women's Swimming at NCAA Championships in Indianapolis
Jayhawks split doubleheader
Women's baseball vs.
Vanderbilt in Rustin, La.
Baseball vs. Oklahoma State at
2 p.m. in Stillwater, Okla.
Softball at Florida St.
Invitational.
Baseball vs. Oklahoma State at p.m. in Stillwater, Okla.
Women's Tennis vs. Baylor at 11 a.m.
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The 'Hawks had a chance to plate some runners in the fourth inning, but instead they left two men in scoring position.
Sophomore Ryan Klocksien, who hit .455 last weekend at Texas, scored Kansas' first run off an error, after Smith connected to center field. With the bases loaded and one out, Nelson ripped a long ball to the warning track, but center fielder Bryan Coleman — who earlier bobbed a routine fly ball — ran back to the wall and snared Nelson's shot.
Bundall, unaware that he had
kandall, unaware that the ball
was caught, waved his runners on, and Hoefer was thrown out at second.
Kansas was silenced again the bottom of the ninth — Nelson was left stranded on third when junior Jesse Gremminger and senior Shane Wedd failed to connect.
"We struggled offensively with certain concepts," Randall said. "I keep thinking they will get it. It was a good win, but a tough loss."
Baseball Notes
With the win yesterday, the Jayhawks have more wins than they did all of last season.
Smart, who earned his fourth win in yesterday's first game, said he may have found the key to pitching better.
"I took a two-hour nap before the game," he said.
STATISTICS
Game Two
TAM-AcmM疼 Christ 000 0 0 0 1 B
Kansas 300 320 x 8 9 1
**Kansas**
IP  H  H  HER  BB  SO
6  H  H  HER  1  1
Grant Williams 1  2  0  0  1
Tennessee A&M-Corpus Christi 0300 0 35 0.0
Kansas XL 100 1 0 2 3
Kansas XL 100 1 0 2 3
Brandon O'Neal 5 4 3 2 1 2
Brandon O'Neal 5 4 3 2 1 2
Sam Gah 1 4 3 2 0 1
March Madness leaves questions
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Hold on, I'm not married ...
Finally, I gave up on Madame Pointshave and the Psychic Friends network.
I then instilled my trust into another forum I've faithfully read for years. I wrote a letter to Playboy's "The Playboy Advisor."
Dear Playboy Advisor
I'm a 22-year-old male college student. Recently, I started having problems with my bracket. I was
wondering what you think I should do. And Tell Eell I said hey. Thanks. *onesey. Lawrence. Kan.*
Jonesey: You're too young to be having problems with your "bracket." You should consult a doctor immediately.
A doctor? Why would a doctor know more about college basketball than me? Confused, I decided that the only thing to was consult my Magic Eight Ball.
"Magic Eight Ball, will Iowa State advance to the Final Four behind
the dominating play of Marcus Fizer?"
Maybe.
Argh. I'll try again. "If Texas can advance to the second round, will they be able to beat Louisiana State?"
Ask again.
In a blind rage, I chucked my Magic Eight Ball against the wall. I guess that's why they call this March Madness.
Jones is a Mulvane senior in journalism
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