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Monday March 6,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 6). The more you complete this year the wiser you'll become. Let an old promise motivate you in March. To achieve a goal you've set, action is required in April. Once you decide to do it, you can learn a difficult skill in May. A loved one follows your hunch in July. Find a new way to serve in August. You're put to the test in December, and logic previews next February.
Aries: Today is a 6.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
Do you need to talk with somebody? An apology you need to make, perhaps? This might be about something that happened years ago, but it's never too late to say you're sorry. Think about it and follow through on whatever pops into your head.
You need to discuss something that shouldn't be made public yet. You and your friend don't have a disagreement. You just need somebody safe to bounce ideas around with. How about a lunch date? But not where you always go.
Gemini: Today is a 7.
This is a good day to clean up old messes. If you think you may have hurt or disappointed an older person, make the first move. You may feel embarrassed about mentioning it, but your consideration will be greatly appreciated, even if you didn't do anything.
Cancer: Today is a 7.
If you're leaving on a trip, take care. You and your luggage could get separated, and detours or delays will be common. All having your chores done before you set out will help. That'll give you less to worry about.
Leo: Today is a 5.
Do you have anything that could have increased in value? Take it down to the appraiser and find out what its worth. Something else may be costing you more than you realize — those credit cards with the low introductory interest rates, for example. Check it out.
Your partner's in a creative mood, but take care. He or she may not be completely in touch with reality. You are most likely the practical member of the team. You don't have to say it in public but do speak up. You could make the difference between success and failure.
Virgo: Today is a 6.
Libra: Today is a 7.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
Make other people's well-being your first priority. Somebody nearby will appreciate your attention. When you need something, you come right out and ask, but some of the others are too tigh. If you provide what's needed, you'll be amazed at how good you feel.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Your sweetheart or a sensitive child could be slightly upset. You're a considerate person and a good listener. If your loved one needs to talk, cry or just hang around and not say anything, make yourself available. It'll mean a lot.
The odds are good there'll be a breakdown today or later on this evening. Staying home tonight is a better idea than going out. Emotions are pretty close to the surface, and tender loving care may be required for you, as well as for somebody else!
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
You'd better make a list and check it often. Chances are good you'll have to race all over town, and even then you might not find anything. Your chances are better if you order over the phone, but confirm all your orders tomorrow.
Aquarius: Today is a 6.
You and a team member are most likely going around and around. The problem could be money. Cut expenses and save, for starters. You could come up with another source of revenue by following through on something you've already begun.
Pisces: Today is a 7.
Are you tripping over your feet, your words and just about everything else? If that's happening, slow down. Clean up your workspace — and your calendar, too. Do the homework. Double check everything. Turn this potential disaster into a benefit.
KANSAS SOCCER
'Hawks get victory, two ties in openers
The Kansas soccer team opened spring play with a win and two ties on Saturday at a nine-on-nine indoor tournament in Iowa City, Iowa.
The Jayhawks, who played all three games in one day, tied Iowa 1-1, beat Minnesota 2-1 and came from behind and tied Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3-3.
in all three of its games.
"It wasn't too bad," Francis said.
"We came from behind in every game.
In the last game we actually were down 1-0, and then 3-1, and came back and tied it 3-3."
Coach Mark Francis said he was pleased with the way his team fought back in all three of its games.
Francis considered the team's only victory to be its toughest game of the tournament.
"we beat Minnesota, who I thought was the best team here." be said.
The Jayhawks return to action April 1 and 2 when they compete at an outdoor tournament at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Ill.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Chris Wristen
BASKETBALL
Wichita State coach resigns under pressure
WICHITA — Wichita State men's basketball coach Randy Smithson, who revived the program once coached by his father, resigned under pressure yesterday when he could not duplicate the success of his first two years in his second two
"I had some concern the program was not improving, but actually becoming worse," said athletics director Jim Schaus.
Schaus said he had decided to seek Smithson's resignation after the Shockers lost Saturday to Indiana State in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.
Smithson had two years remaining on his contract and had said after Saturday's game that he was hopeful of returning for a fifth season.
But Schaus apparently decided that
"I think four years is a reasonable time to judge a coach." Schaus said.
the 57-50 loss to Indiana State, the No.1 seed in the MVC tournament that finished a 12-17 season was enough
WSU
Wichita State University
Smithson went 14-13 in his first season in 1996-97 and 16-15 in his second year, the first time the once-proud Wichita State program had consecutive winning seasons since the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons.
But the team fell to 13-17 last year before this year's losing season.
Fizer, Cyclones clinch Big 12 Conference title
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—If Marcus Fizer is indeed putting an end to his college career, he's doing it with a
Smithson told reporters that he tried his best but the program was a failure after his first two years of building.
nonstrous men- tality
tality.
Now the favorite to be the Big 12
Conference player of the year,
Fizer scored 34 points Saturday as his 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones won the Big 12 title outright by beating Baylor
75.45
Fizer: Frontrunner for Big 12 player of the year award
It was the first title for the Cyclones since 1945.
The 6-foot-8 Fizer, who leads the league in scoring, has scored 30 or more points in four of the last five games as the Cyclones, 26:41, 14:2
Big 12, set a school record for wins. Iowa State has already won 11 more games than it won last year.
The speculation is that Fizer, a junior, will turn pro whenever the Iowa State season finally ends. But so far, he has not tipped his hand.
"I try not to think about the NBA too much," he said. "I'm thinking about finally winning the conference. That was my first goal. My next goal is to go far in the Big 12 tournament, and then to go farther and farther in the NCAA tournament. Right now, I'm just playing basketball at Iowa State."
GOLF
MIAMI — Tiger Woods isn't the only player capable of an incredible comeback.
Furyk picks up victory after 6-shot comeback
Jim Furyk overcame a 6-shot deficit with seven holes to play, taking advantage of Franklin Langham's collapse and winning the Doral-Ryder Open yesterday.
With six birdies and a score of 30 on the back nine, Furyk closed with a 7-under 65 on another tame day at the Blue Monster. His four-day total of 265 tied the tournament record set by Greg Norman in 1993. Furyk won $540,000 in his fifth career victory.
It was a chilling replay of Pebble Beach last month, when Woods came from 7 strokes down with seven holes to play and beat fast-fading. Matt Gogel who, like Langham, was trying to win for the first time on tour
Langham managed just three pars and no birdies during the final six holes and closed with a 2-under 70. He had a chance to force a playoff, but rammed his 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th well past the hole and two-putted for par.
Langham, who held the lead for 28 consecutive holes, watched as Furyk sank a 5-foot birdie putt for a 2-stroke victory.
"The only person who could shoot 7-under and win was him, and he did it," Langham said. "For one reason or another, it wasn't my turn."
BASEBALL
Bottenfield, a right-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who's coming off an 18-7 season that included selection for the National League All-Star team, is not exactly the model type. His teammates call him "Hoss" because of his blocky.
Cardinals' Bottenfield comes to camp in shape
JUPITER, Fia. — Rumors that Kent Bottenfield went on a crash diet and reported to training camp rippling with muscles are vastly overplown
barrel-chested build. He has a baseball card of the giant 1960s Bonanza TV cowboy taped to his locker stall
at Busch Stadium.
"People don't look at me and say,
'Oh what a body!' They never will,"
Bottenfield said.
Still, within the parameters, Bottenfield has undergone a transformation of sorts. After an off-season working with a personal trainer and physical therapist, he's in the best shape of his life.
"I don't think you'll see a noticeable difference, but I know he's in great shape," said pitching coach Dave Duncan. "Some guys have the type of bodies where they can be in great shape and not look like Charles Atlas, but he's strong and his shoulder is strong."
- The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
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Baseball vs. Southwest Missouri State at 3 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.
thurs.
Women's basketball Big 12 Tournament: Kansas vs. Baylor/Nebraska winner at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Softball at the University of Missouri-Kansas City at 4 and 6 p.m. Women's tennis vs. Missouri at 2 p.m.
Men's tennis bears 5-2 loss to Baylor
Men's Basketball Big 12 Tournament: Kansas vs. Kansas State at 2:20 p.m.at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo.
Baseball at Texas at 6:30 p.m. in Austin.
Track and Field NCAA Championships in Fayetteville, Ark.
By Brent Wasko
sports@kansan.com
Kansas sportswriter
The Kansas men's tennis team left the Alvamar Racquet Club Saturday afternoon with mixed emotions.
No. 9 Baylor defeated the Jayhawks 5-2, but not before several Kansas players could pull off some major individual upsets.
"We didn't play amazing tennis, but we didn't play poorly either," junior Ed Dus said. "We might not have won the meet, but we showed that we can play with anyone. You just have to take the good with the bad."
Dus and sophomore Rodrigo Echagaray shocked the country's No. 4 doubles team, David Hodge and Mark Williams, 8-5. With the victory, Dus and Echagaray improved their team-best doubles record to 13-8.
"Both of us were healthy for the first time in a while, and we weren't making as many mental errors as we have been," Dus said. "We cut down on our mistakes and played consistent tennis."
The Jayhawks other two doubles matches were close but ended in losses. Kansas coach Mark Riley said he thought the losses marked a big moment in the overall matchup.
"I think losing the doubles point really hurt us," Riley said. "All three matches were close, and we could have won each of them."
Echagaray scored another big upset when he beat the No. 14 ranked singles player, Johann Jooste. Echagaray lost the first set 2-6 but won the second 6-4. The match was tied 6-6 in the third set and Echagaray won the tie-breaker 4-3.
Kansas freshman Eleazar Magallan improved on his team-best 23-11 singles record by knocking off Hodge, who was the No. 98 singles player in the nation. The match went into two tie-breakers, one in the first set and another in the third. Magallan ended up winning the No. 2 singles match 7-6 (4-3), 5-7, 7-6 (5-2).
Echagaray and Magallan's
"We didn't play amazing tennis,but we didn't play poorly either. We might not have won the meet, but we showed that we can play with anyone."
Ed Dus junior men's tennis player
Ed Dus
wins gave Kansas a 2-1 lead.
s gave Kansas a 2-1 lead.
"I was pleased with their performance," Riley said. "But we're getting to the point where we expect production out of those two spots."
After Magellan's and Echagaray's big wins, the Jayhawks did not win another match. Kansas players Alex Barragan, Quentin Blakeney, Pete Stroer and Sabastian Libertino all lost their singles matches in two sets.
The team returns to the road next weekend as they face Nebraska on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
"We're going to have to play with the same emotion on the road as we do at home," Riley said.
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