Section B • Page 8
The University Daily Kansan
Friday, March 5, 1999
MLB owners delay meeting to OK owner for Royals
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Major League Baseball owners have postponed their March 18 meeting, a move that could leave the Kansas City Royals without an owner for much, if not all, of the 1999 season.
The Royals' designated owner, Miles Prentice, had hoped owners would use the meeting to approve his plan to purchase the team, with a large group of buyers including professional golfer Tom Watson and Kansas City millionaire R. Crosby Kemper Jr.
"The bottom line is that owners did not have a full enough agenda, and it's their prerogative to call the meeting whenever they want." Royals spokesman Mike Swenson said. "It's not a setback."
In a statement, Prentice said he was confident owners would decide on his plan as expeditiously as possible.
Royals officials were quick to downplay the significance of the meeting's postponement, saying owners have rarely approved ownership swiftly. Prentice and his group were given the green light by the team's board of directors late last year to buy the team for $75 million.
It's possible, the team said yesterday, that owners could meet in a conference call well ahead of the next planned meeting, around the All-Star break in July.
"Although approval of ownership transfers are normally conducted during scheduled meetings, telephone meetings have been utilized as well." Royals president Mike Herman said.
Prentice, a New York lawyer, has spent nearly two years pursuing ownership of the American League club.
Yesterday's announced delay further ensures the team will be handled financially for much of the season by general manager Herk Robinson.
Robinson, working under a selfimposed salary cap of about $25 million, has put together a lowpriced team that probably will feature plenty of unfamiliar faces in the opening day lineup.
Huskies clinch win at buzzer
Seton Hall team makes UConn sweat until end
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — The first time they met this season, Seton Hall bothered Connecticut for a half. The second time, the undermanned Pirates had one of the country's top teams sweating until the final minutes.
With the Big East Conference tournament quarterfinals as the setting, top-seeded and third-ranked Connecticut didn't put Seton Hall away yesterday until the buzzer.
"Three times in a row and certainly more so tonight, they did a terrific job of dictating the pace," Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said after the Huskies beat the ninth-seeded Pirates 57-56 at Madison Square Garden. "Sometimes we don't have the choosing of which song is sung and how we're going to dance. They did a great job of frustrating us. They are very tough for us to play."
That was evident for 40 minutes this time as the Pirates used the shot clock to shorten the game and a 2-3 zone to spread the court in, scaring the Huskies (26-
"I thought our players responded well and did a lot of nice things in terms of shortening the game, how we ran our defense, how we ran our offense, making them play defense," Seton Hall coach Tommy Amaker said. "But they are so explosive and have so many weapons and they came through."
2) , the team which usually makes life miserable for others.
It was forward Kevin Freeman who came through and gave the Huskies the chance to play in today's semifinals against the winner of the Villanova-Syracuse game.
It was Freeman's tip-in of a missed 3-pointer by Richard Hamilton with 1:27 to play that gave Connecticut the lead at 51-50. His dunk after a nice pass from Khalid El-Amin with 29 seconds left made it 53-50 and gave him 22 points for the game and 1.003 points for his career.
"I saw Rip shooting from the opposite side and as a rebounder you know it's going to come off to the opposite side," Freeman said of his fifth rebound of the game and the third on the offensive end. "At first I was going to grab it and come down with it and then I felt I could get the tip-in and luckily tipped it in."
(15-14) on Jan. 23, the Huskies took control early in the second half. In the 53-48 win on Feb. 13, the closing 15-4 run wiped out the Pirates' six-point lead with 6 1/2 minutes to play. This time it wasn't Freeman's last two baskets that decided it or E-Amin and Hamilton's each making both ends of a 1-and-1 over the
final 16 seconds. Instead, it came down to a player trying to miss and he couldn't.
In the 62-47 win over Seton Hall
Hamilton's two free throws with
two seconds left made it 57-54. Connecticut's Rashamel Jones fouled Seton Hall's Gary Saunders before the ball was inbounded, denying the Pirates the chance at a possible gametying 3-pointer.
Saunders, who finished with 18 points and six assists, made the front end of the 1-and-1. He tried to miss the second so his teammates would have a chance at converting the rebound, but the ball hit the rim and went in.
"I tried to shoot it off-balance and the ball just went in the rim," Saunders said. "I tried to shoot it short. When I want to make free throws. I miss them.
When I want to miss them, I make them."
Hamilton had 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting, including 2-for-8 from 3-point range, while El-Amin had seven points on 1-for-8 shooting but did have seven assists, including the big one to Freeman.
"Usually what happens is that big-time players make big-time plays," Calhoun said. "Some of them have a belief you're not going to lose, and after 25 wins, our kids certainly believe that." Calhoun also believes his team will be one of the four No. 1 seeds in next week's NCAA tournament, even if it had become just the third Big East top seed to lose in the quarterfinals.
"After winning 25 out of 27 basketball games and winning the Big East with two Top Ten teams like Miami and St. John's in it, I don't have any doubts that our seeding is done and was done before we stepped on the court today," he said.
For Seton Hall, the season could continue with a second straight National Invitation Tournament berth.
"We've tried to keep taking positives out of a negative out of a loss to great teams three times now. It gets old." Amaker said. "Hopefully, we have some basketball to be played."
Old Dominion wins quarterfinal game
Lady Monarchs move past James Madison and into second round
The Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. — Even when it struggled early in its quarterfinal game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament yesterday, Old Dominion knew it was only a matter of time before the offense would start clicking.
That time came with a few minutes left in the first half, after James Madison twice pulled ahead of the fifth-ranked Lady Monarchs.
With a quick burst to end the half and another right after the break, Old Dominion pulled away to win 73-45 for its 81st consecutive conference victory.
"You can only take so much," said Natalie Diaz, who had 14 points, five rebounds and five assists. "That's not satisfactory for us with any team, whether its the
A-team or any other team in the conference."
James Madison committed 33 turnovers, and Old Dominion had 19 steals.
"I think it's just people stepping up and making it a priority to finish a shot, or making it a priority to look into the post, or to set a good screen." Diaz said of the turnaround. "That's what's so great about our team. When things aren't going so well, we've got numerous people who have the ability, who have the desire, to step up and make something happen."
Old Dominion (24-3), coming off its fourth straight 16-0 regular season and seventh straight regular-season title, advanced to the semifinals against Virginia Commonwealth, which beat William & Mary 65-54, on Friday.
James Madison (12-20), a 58-36 winner against American in the play-in game Wednesday night, stayed close throughout a sloppy first half, but had no answer when Old Dominion's offense finally started clicking.
The Dukes also shot terribly, going 15-for-49 for 30.6 percent.
"A seven field goal half and an eight field goal half, that's awfully hard to overcome," said second-year coach Bud Childers. "Our four primary ball handlers had 21 turnovers between them. That makes it difficult."
Leading just 26-20 at the break,
Old Dominion got 3-pointers 28
seconds apart in the opening minute
from Eblin and Andrade and was
on its wav.
A 3-pointer by Mistiza Colebank and free throw by Hope Cook pushed the Dukes to 34-24, but Andrade and Eblin scored on layups off steals, Diaz hit two throws and it was 40-24 with 13:25 left—and growing.
After Jody Williams' 3-pointer for
"I think it's just people stepping up and making it a priority to finish a shot, or making it a priority to look into the post, or to set a good screen... When things aren't going so well, we've got numerous people who have the ability, who have the desire, to step up and make something happen."
Natalie Diaz Old Dominion player
James Madison, the Lady Monarch ran off nine more in succession, with Andrade's 3-pointer capping the run
Bulls defeated by Bearcats in USA game
The Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Pete Mickeal tied a career high with 28 points to lead No. 7 Cincinnati to a 76-56 win against South Florida yesterday in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament.
South Florida (14-14) stuck with
Cincinnati for most of the first half, but ultimately had no answer for Mickael.
Melvin Levett added 20 points for the top-seeded Bearcats (26-4), who advanced to the tournament semifinals for the fourth straight year.
The 6-foot-6 junior college transfer was 13-of-15 from the field and made all five of his shots in the second half. He also led the Bearcats with nine rebounds and five assists.
When Mickeal didn't take a shot over a
four minute stretch in the second half, the crowd of Cincinnati fans began chanting "Give the ball to Pete!" Mickeal answered by muscling in a layup from under the basket that gave the Bearcats a 70-54 lead with 3:27 to play.
Cincinnati trailed by six points in the first half before going on an 8-0 run to take a 20-18 lead with 10:11 left.
It was back and forth from there until Cincinnati turned up the pressure. With the Bearcats trailing 31-30 with 5:34 remaining, Mickel started a 13-2 run with a dunk. Levett added to it by scoring seven straight points, followed by another Mickel dunk, and the Bearcats had a 43-33 halftime lead.
South Florida, which shot 54 percent from the field in the first half, didn't make a basket in the final four minutes before the break. Things didn't get any better in the early minutes of the second half.
B. B. Walden hit a 3-pointer at the start of the second half to pull South Florida within 43-36, but Levett answered with his own 3-pointer.
After a jumper by Shaddrick Jenkins, South Florida missed its next 11 shots and won scoreless for almost six minutes. The Bulls shot only 32 percent in the second half, and 43 percent for the game.
While nothing would fall for the Bulls, everything was falling for Mickeal. He started another 6-0 run with two quick layups that gave the Bearcats a 52-38 lead with 13:36 to go.
Artha Reeves led South Florida with 14 points. Jenkins added 11 points and Waldon and Altron Jackson scored 10 points each.
Kansan Classified
SPRING BREAK **99* PANAMA CITY BEACH
The Boardwalk Beach Resort-Spring Break
Headquarters. Packages from $39 per person.
Closest to Spinaker and La Vela. Host of Sports Illustrated Beach Club. Call Now! 1-800-224-GULF. www.springbreakhq.com
110 - Business Personals
Spring Break '99 Vacations!
Best Price Guaranteed!!
Cancun Jamaica $399, Bahamas $459,
Panama City Beach $699. Book Now
receive free "Spring Break"
$179. 1-800-234-7007
www.endlesssummertours.com
Panama City Vacation!!
Best Beachfront Best beachfront from $99.
Free "Spring Break Uncensured"
Sport packages at www.epta.com
www.etpd.tours.com
Spring Break South Padre Island, TX from $105 & up
Best Oceanfront hotels / Crown Hotels
Lowest Budget
HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE! Mature KU staff
and workers for extended periods only 809-916-5164.
CANCUN CRUISES SKIING MUCH MORE
125 - Travel
831 MASSACHUSETTS DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE 749-0700
125 - Travel
CALL TODAY
TRAVELLERS
INC.
SPRING BREAK DEALS
130 - Entertainment
FREE POOL! Afternoons at the Bottleneck-737
Saturday 10am through Sunday 6pm;
our specs and spot pool for FREE!
12pm - 5pm (all ages)
MIRACLE VIDEO > SALLE. ALL ADULT.
MIRACLE VIDEO > CAMERA. In come in 1910
Haskell Ave. or call 841-7564
Haskell Ave. or call 841-7564
105 Personals
110 Business Personals
305 For Sale
310 Computers
315 Home Furnishings
205 Help Wanted
225 Professional Services
225 Typing Services
Classified Policy
The Kansan will not knowingly accept any advertisement for housing or employment that discriminates against any person or group of persons based on race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. Further, the Kansan will not knowingly accept advertising that is intended to harm a person or group of persons. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988
405 Real Estate
200s Employment
130 - Entertainment
OPEN MIC NIGHT! Monday nights at the Bottleneck. FACTS NO COVER! Rock, acoustic, spoken word we want you to come down and play. WEDNESDAY AT KIJHK THE HAWK Open Mic Mondays at the Bottleneck. At the 49er club and get $1 off imports and microbrew. Call 642-5483.
100s Announcements
Found-Seiko watch in lot 64. Call 864-2644.
Part time help wanted for residential cleaning call 845-6204
205 - Help Wanted
Sorority hiring server/dishwasher. 841-8672,
leave message
140 - Lost & Found
140 - Lost & Found
Cruise Line entry-level airboat positions avail.
great benefits. Seasonal or yr-around. 941-3298
www.cruisesavenger.com
500 Summer camp jobs. NY, PA, ME, Arlene
Berdasand, www.macmcampemployment.com
300 Summer camp jobs. NY, PA, ME, Arlene
Berdasand, www.macmcampemployment.com
410 Condos for Sale
410 Homes for Rent
420 Real Estate for Sale
420 Roommate Wanted
205 - Help Wanted
---
Dimming room servers, summer lifeguards, and snub bar staff at a property at Lawrence County Courthouse 400 County.
GET A LIFE! We seek people who want to be teachers and who are coachable. Excel Center 842-842-9999
Help Wanted: Leasing agent part-time new com-
mercial space in 2300 Walkabout Drive Aberdeen Dr.
Apply to 2300 Walkabout Drive Aberdeen Dr.
Looking for web designer w/ Microsoft Front-
end platform dependent on experience
banned at 800-834-7650
OPEN MODEL CALL! Feb 611-1 Holiday Inn
KCI MRF 18up no experience necessary #820-8133 For April Bridal Show-no-compensated.
WORK ABROAD1 Student work opportunities
internationally. Call 1-888-Council, ask for Martin.
Searching for great wait-person, 3 day meals, 1 weeknight, and a Cook, about 20 hours per week.
Carpenters-some experience needed, rough-end framing, KC, on weekends or spring break. $10/hr, or more based on experience. John Auld (913) 649-9297.
which makes it法则 to advertise 'any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference'
Free Golf!
U.S. Gov. Jobs
Hiring now, Entry level to advance position
Paid Training, benefits; $13-33 per hour
Call Free 1-800-682-108 ext 800
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST for local Engineering Firm Part time, flexible hours, answering questions, word processing, gen. secretarial duties. Start immediately. pay range: 80.5/70.5. Contact Katherine at (785) 434-4342.
Temporary personal care attendant needed.
Date 12:59:28. $/h up to $00/well. Will train.
Transportation needed. Call 830-0044. No calls before noon please.
LIFEGUARD/WS/TS/CASHIERs For overbrook Swimming Pool. Salary $7.55/0.60 per hr. Application available at Overbrook City Hall. App deadline April 2. 785-663-7388.
Restaurant at a private Golf Club in Oatmeal needs more KU students to join our fun-loving attractive team. Competitive wages for the right people. Flexible scheduling. Free meals! (913) 764-2299.
Part-time grounds crew help wanted in the Alvarmar Maintenance Dept. Shemila @ melissa@alvarmar.org
Our readers are hereby informed that all jobs and housing advertised in this newspaper are ava able on an equal opportunity basis.
205 - Help Wanted
Help Wanted. Part-time kennel assistant. Duties include: cleaning, animal care, animal bathing. Must be caring and dependable. Hours are M-F 11:30 am, please apply in person at 839 East 23rd.
Home health agency in need of dependable, hard-working staff to help provide NNA and HIAA welcome but not required. Duties will include meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and available Call 849-5129, Monday through Friday.
CAMP COUNSELORS wanted for private Michigan boys/girls summer camps. Teach: swimming, canoeing, sailing, waterskiing, gymnastics, riffery, archery, tennis, golf, sports, climbing, cramming, drama, ballet. Salary $1300 or plus R&B. 802-502-6014. lwcwe@aol.com.
205 - Help Wanted
205 - Help Wanted
Spring Break $$$$
Join K坦 Jen and earn $7.50-$10/hr taking inbound calls, (NO SALES!) Cosual dress, bume lace, knit sweater, New Rd. Lawrence, & power call 862-9557. Lawrence, or call 862-9557.
College Park Naismith Hall is looking for motivated, responsible people to become residents of the school. Please pick up and pick up on the front desk at 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. at 1800 Naismith Dr.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Graphics Designer needed to prepare graphics for grants, presentations, etc. Must be Mac literate, able to use MacDraw, Quark Express, Power Point, etc. Must be able to work in summer. Come with computer and Laptop. Salary $8.00/hr. Deadline 3/5/99. Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
205 - Help Wanted
Restaurant
WHO Don't get us wrong - we don't want people who aren't going to work hard - but we believe that if we hire the right person into a cool shop with a great crew, give 'em a decidedly non-uniform uniform, and offer good wages with benefits, that maybe the hard work will also be fun work. So, if you've got to get a job anyway, why not get a good one?
WORK?
- SHIFT SUPERVISORS
- BNERS
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you're ready to have fun at work, please apply at one of the following Einstein Bros stores located at: 23rd & Kasold or 1026 Massachusetts. For a complete store listing or to apply online please visit www.einsteinbros.com. EOE
2021