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Friday December 3, 1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is an 8.
You could cimb a big deal to everybody's satisfaction. Even if you've been arguing, there's a ray of hope. He or she may finally see it your way, and vice versa, too. Give it one more try.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
You could have a lucky break at work. Somebody there might finally understand what you've been talking about. Press your advantage and ask for what you want. Your chances of getting it are good
Gemini: Today is an 8.
You certainly have a way with words. Your sweet heart doesn't have a chance. You want it, you got it! If you don't have a sweetheart yet, make a date with the person you most want to enchant.
Cancer: Today is an 8.
Your home is where your heart is — now more than ever. Conditions are perfect for a special meal with the ones you love most. Nothing's better than good food and good friends, and you can make it happen.
Leo: Today is an 8.
Why not have everybody party at your house? If you're not sure how to throw a big bash, ask a roommate or close family member to teach you. Include the neighbors, and you'll have a night to remember.
Virgo: Today is a 6.
You're in a learning phase, and that's good. At least one interesting puzzle needs to be figured out If you want to know what's really going on, ask a Gemini or a Sagittarius.
Libra: Today is an 8.
You should be in a good mood today — and with good reason. The moon in your sign makes you more sensitive, imaginative and good looking! Talk your date into going somewhere flashing.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
There's too much to do, and more coming in every minute. If you push yourself, you can make a bundle. Do that so you can buy yourself a special treat. You'll have earned it!
Saaittarius: Today is a 7.
Capricorn: Today is a 6.
Things are not quite as they appear. You might not even be sure of what you can and can't do. Keep pushing. You might accomplish more than you thought you could.
Today your interactions with most people should be successful. You're an easy person to be with. Watch out for people who tend to withhold part of the data, however.
Aquarius: Today is an 8.
Pisces: Today is a 6.
You're competent, but you can't do it all by your self. The help you get from friends is important, especially now. Somebody with a foreign flare could give you the boost you need.
Somebody thinks you can accomplish a new task You might not be so sure. Instead of worrying, do the homework! Practice is all that's between where you are and where you want to be.
BIG 12 FOOTBALL
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Offensive coordinator Jerry Berrnd resigned yesterday, becoming the first casualty of a disappointing season that kept Missouri out of the bowl picture for the first time in three years.
Berndt said in a statement
Missouri coach resigns after lackluster season
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Rumors had surfaced for some time that Berndt's job might be in danger. In 1998, the Tigers
"In the best interest of all parties involved, I wish to resign my position and pursue other opportunities."
went 8-4 and won the Insight.com Bowl, but they slipped back to 4-7 this year, winning only one conference game.
Coach Larry Smith said that he would begin a search immediately for a successor and that he planned to reorganize the offensive coaching staff. In addition to being the coordinator, Bernd also served as quarterbacks coach.
Bernett joined Smith when he took the head-coaching position in 1994. He had accumulated 14 years of experience at DePaww, Pennsylvania Rice and Temple.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
TV instant replay celebrates 36 years
PHILADELPHIA — Watching sports on television changed forever on a December day 36 years ago.
it was early in the fourth quarter of the 64th Army-Navy football game. Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh broke a tackle from 1 yard out and ran in for a touchdown. A few seconds later, television viewers watched it again — the first instant replay.
"This is not live!" CBS announcer Lindsay Nelson said. "Ladies and gentlemen, Army did not score again!"
In 1963, the Army-Navy game was the nation's biggest football game with one of the largest TV audiences for a sporting event. A perfect opportunity to try out a revolutionary TV idea, decided young TV director Tony Verna, who had attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
"I think it's hard to imagine viewing sports without the instant replay," Verna, 65, said this week from his office in Pacific Palisades, Calif. "After that, every sporting event had to use it or people would complain."
Alabama, Florida to vie for SEC championship
ATLANTA — it's like old times in the Southeastern Conference championship.
No. 5 Florida and No. 7 Alabama, who met in four of the first five title games, face each other again Saturday night after a twoyear hiatus, with a trip to the Orange Bowl at stake.
Neither team has reached the championship game since 1996, when Florida won a 45-30 shootout against the Crimson Tide, propelling the Gators to the only national title in school history. In a Heisman-clinching performance, Danny Wuerffel threw for six touchdowns and 401 yards against the nation's top-rated pass defense
"It seems like every time we go, it's always against Alabama," said Florida coach Steve S spurrier.
This year, neither team has a chance at the national title, and there are no individual honors at stake.
to the post, a source close to the team said yesterday.
Chicago fires manager after a losina season
Pulford was the Blackhawks' general manager for 20 years before handing the job to Murray in 1997. Murray had been Pulford's assistant and plaver personnel manager.
HOCKEY
The source spoke on the condition that he not be identified.
The Blackhawks are 5-15-2, last place in the NHL's Central Division, and missed the playoffs for two straight seasons.
Pulford led the team to the Stanley Cup playoffs in each of his 20 seasons as general manager. He resigned in 1997 after a tumultuous season that saw the departure of fan favorites Jeremy Roenck and Ed Belfour and an early exit from the playoffs.
BASEBALL
Cone offers contract chanaes to Yankees
hander the right to prohibit the team from offering him salary arbitration, a baseball lawyer familiar with the contract said
NEW YORK - David Cone should know by Tuesday whether he'll get that two-year contract he wants from the New York Yankees
A clause in Cone's expired contract gives the 36-year-old right-
Wednesday, speaking on the condition he not be identified
If Cone exercises that right and doesn't sign by Tuesday, the Yankees would be ineligible to resign him before May 1. If Cone allows the Yankees to offer arbitration, he could negotiate with them through Jan. 8.
Steve Fehr, Cone's agent, wouldn't address if the pitcher intended to exercise his no-arbitration right.
British Open champion leading in South Africa
GOLF
SUN CITY, South Africa — Paul Lawrie played aggressive, attacking golf, firing a 7-under 65 and taking a one-stroke lead against Colin Montgomerie after the opening round of the Million Dollar Challenge yesterday.
Lawrie, the British Open champion, had a round that included an eagle and six birdies above
TENNIS
Lawrie also had one bogey, at the par-3 fourth, but made up with it with his eagle at the ninth, a hole at which all the players in the elite field of 12 except Miguel Angel Jiminez beat par.
Montgomerie also came out strong, rifling his second shot at the first hole to within two inches of the cup for the first of his seven birdies. A bogey at the par-3 12th cost him a share of the lead.
Australia is confident of Davis Cup chances
NICE, France — John Newcombe woke up yesterday believing that he was destined to lead Australia to its 27th Davis Cup title with a victory against France in this weekend's centenary final.
Although his team is away from home and playing on unfamiliar clay, Newcombe, a four-time Davis Cup winner as a player, is confident in his opportunity as a captain.
The draw puts Australia's Mark Philippoussis against Sebastien Grosjean in today's opening match. French No. 1 Cedric Pioline meets 18-year-old Lleyton Hewitt in the second.
Sports Calendar
Sat.
Women's basketball game vs. Loyola Marquymount at 7:05 p.m.
Sun.
Swimming meet vs. Iowa @ Iowa City, Iowa—all day Women's basketball game vs. UC — Santa Barbara or BYU @ 2:30 p.m.
Men's basketball game vs. Middle Tennessee State at 1:05 p.m. in Murraybrook, Tenn.
Gregory scores 17 against Pepperdine
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Kansas' junior guard seemingly answered every Pepperdine basket with one of his own. Gregory finished with a game-high 17 points on eight-of-12 shooting. At the end of the first half, Kansas scored 09-88.
At the end of the first half, Kansas led 33-30.
But the second half was a different story.
Kansas used a disciplined style of play, both offensively and defensively, wearing down the Waves. Pulling away, however, did not come so easily. Kansas opened the second half by immediately going inside. Freshman forward Nick Collison, who chipped in 12 points and seven
"It was our game plan all along; we just weren't doing it in the first half." Collison said.
rebounds, said that pounding it low was something Williams emphasized at the half.
The pounding went on for the better part of the second half and with 10 minutes to go, the Jayhawks had yet to pull away. That changed when a quick six-point run, capped by a Luke Axtell three-pointer, his only basket of the night, pushed the lead to 65-50.
"That shot was a big one for us, even though we had it to 12 by then, but that did sort of open it up and I think they even called a timeout after that," Williams said.
Pepperdine did call a timeout, and then called it a night. Nick Bradford and sophomore Jeff Boschee took good shots and made good decisions down the stretch. Boschee hit three of four free throws, which helped maintain the lead.
Lester Earl, who played limited minutes last week in Alaska, did not dress for last night's game. Tendinitis in Earl's knee has bothered him for the better part of the season, and Williams said that it would be day to day with Earl.
Kansas' next action will come Sunday when it travels to Middle Tennessee State to take on the Blue Raiders.
- Edited by Julia Nicholson
Jayhawks to focus on individual talents
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"We are going to focus on us this year," Washington said. "Last year, we spent so much time preparing for our opponents because we lost two of our key players. Now, they have to worry about us and learn how to stop us. I think the girls like that approach much better."
At 2:37 p.m. tomorrow, the Jayhawks will play either Brigham Young or No. 15 California-Santa Barbara. If Kansas plays California-Santa Barbara, it will be the first
time this season that the Jayhawks have played a ranked opponent.
Jackson said that they should be able to compete with the tougher teams if they focused on their game plan and played the way they are capable of playing.
"All season, Coach made a point that if we focus on ourselves and execute our offense and defense well, we can beat a lot of teams," Jackson said. "We need to focus on doing the little things better. We had some offensive breakdowns in Houston, but we got those corrected in Alaska, and we had some defensive breakdowns in
Alaska, but we think we have corrected that as well. If we continue to improve through this tournament, I think we can do really well."
After the tournament, the Jayhawks will be playing their next two games without Jackson, as she will fly to Birmingham, Ala., Monday for ankle surgery.
Kansas players also will hold a free children's clinic for anyone in eighth grade and younger from 9 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.
— Edited by Darrin Peschka
Kansas Women's Basketball 1999 KU Credit Union Jayhawk Classic December 3 & 4, 1999 Friday, Dec. 3: KANSAS vs. Loyola Marymount 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4: KANSAS vs. BYU/UC Santa Barbara 2:30 p.m.
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