12 Wednesday, April 2, 1980 University Daily Kansan Suns cloud Kings' playoff picture By DAVE LEWIS Sports Writer Phoenix is nestled in the Valley of the Sun, but for the Kansas City Kings, the city may *is well in Death Valley*. The Kings, who have an 8:35 appointment tonight at Phoenix in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, have lest 12 out of the last 15 matches from the Suns. including the last five. Game No. 2 of the mini-series will be played Friday in Kansas City's Kempers Arena, and game three, if necessary, will be played Sunday in Phoenix. DESPIE PHOENIX' s mastery of Kansas City, the Kings have a quiet confidence about them. And coach Cotton Fitzsimmons says he likes his team's chances against the Suns. "I like their attitude," Fitszimons said. "I like how they hustle. I like this team. All they need is a little more confidence." "I know it may sound crazy for a coach to want to play a team that has been used 12 of the last 15 games, but I think we'll beat Phoenix this time around." Fitzsimmons said the series' second game would be pivotal. "We have to win our home game and break through one time," he said. "I hate to think of going to anyone's court and having to sweep both road games of the series." IN ORDER TO break the Phoenix jinx, the Kings will have to stop some talented basketball players. But assistant coach Curtis Hines. Kansas City matches well in with Phoenix. "Scott Weddell has been able to shut down their super talent forward, Walter Lacy," he said. "Lacy matches up with Alvan Adams and that BirdSD can handle Paul West- "They will try to keep Phil Ford from KU softball team sweeps Tarkio By PATTI ARNOLD Sports Writer Sports Writer The KU softball team opened its home season yesterday with two victories over Tarkio College. 164 and 63. The Jayhawks scored four runs in the third inning of the first game on two wild pitches, a single by LauNan Stamm, a walk to the bases and a two-run single by Gavon Bonanza. Three more KU runs scored in the fifth on a walk by Keli May and a home run by Stanwix, who picked up her seventy victory against two losses. proven timekeeping and assignment shortages in our office, we also have contact us. We our research papers are proven timekeeping-re- sources. Our research papers are given over to the order catalog. It gives you access to thousands of quality research materials available online. Send now and have a virtual library if your芬奇在 a few days before your specifications. All materials AUTHORS' RESEARCH SERVICES. Suite 600 407 S. Dearborn St. 812-329-5000 912-329-5000 Enclosed $1.00 (to cover postage) Please ruth my catalog Address WHILE THE FIRST game was never in question, the 'Hawks had to come from behind to take the nightcap. Tarkio scored a run in the first and two more in the second on one hit and three KU errors to take the lead. City State, Zip the fourth by Shelley Fox accounted for the lead. Kansas added an insurance run in the fifth when Julie Snojdgrass walked, stole second and scored on a passed ball. But the fourth inning belonged to KU. The Jayhawks scored five runs in the fourth, but had only one hit. Kaup had only three hits, all singles, in the game. DARLA JOHNSON was the winning pitcher. She developed a sore arm in the fifth and Marla Meskimen came in to record the save. KU, ranked 10th in the nation and first in its region, raised its record to 19-7. Six straight walks after a lead-off single in A career in law without law school. As a lawyer's assistant you will be performing many of the duties traditionally handled only by attorneys. And at The Institute for Paralegal Training, you can pick one of seven different areas of law to study. 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Ford, then a rookie, could not capitalize on the wide-open shots the Suns had taken. HAMBLEN SAID the young Kansas City team would have a better frame of mind going into this year's playoffs. penetrating. Phil is going to have to knock in those outside shots," he said. "Being in awe should be over," he said. "last year, we were just happy to get to the plays. We now know what to expect. We play for more than just getting the playoffs." Last season, the Kings had a week to think about the playoffs had in mind and could get away with division games. But as runner-ups this year to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Kings will not have space time to win the playoffs. "We're not going to change much and they're not going to change much," Hampton said. "We don't play court game because we have a good defensive team. Conversely, we want to use our skills." 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