2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002
HOROSCOPES
SPORTS IN BRIEF
Today's Birthday (March 11).
You're smart, and getting smarter. You haven't been making a big deal about it, though. You've been keeping your thoughts to yourself until you had them all worked out. Well, that's about to happen.
You'll be more willing to express your opinions this year. Speak up! You earned the recognition.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7. You have all sorts of good ideas, and more coming every minute. It's partially due to the friends you hang out with. They have the theories; inspire the action.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7. You're still under a bit of pressure, and the worst of it is over. You can talk about it with good friends tonight. Tomorrow, it'll seem like it was almost easy.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7. Any way you can make a living off your fantastic imagination? Do more than just think about it. Turn one of those stories into cold, hard cash.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a G.
You may feel compelled to go over your financial paperwork. Give in. Review insurance, IRAs, whatever else you've got stashed away to make sure your old age is cozy. It be fascinating.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8.
You're a pretty competent character,
but it doesn't hurt to have a strong partner,
somebody who likes to do all the tedious stuff. That's the best way to gain on the competition.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6. You may get to try a lot of different things before you find one that works. Actually, you may never figure out the answer. A friend may have to tell you.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is an 8.
You're smart, but do you want to really dazzle the crowd? Show how brilliant you are by your deeds, not your words.
Notice someone with a need, and provide for him or her.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
How are you going to use all this information you've recently acquired? You'll figure it out as the week progresses.
Some of it will help you understand a loved one. Start with that.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a **7**
Another day of studying is well spent. You don't even realize how much or how quickly you're learning. You'll get to apply some of this knowledge at home tonight. Start by listening carefully to the question.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7.
You're still working too hard. You're getting smarter, though. You'll get interested in something in the next few days that'll make your life a lot more fun. Follow a hunch.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 7.
For the next few weeks you'll be amazed at your knack for making money. Come down out of your ivory tower, and get into the mud. That's where your fortune lies.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7. A growing impatience should become noticeable. It'll be even stronger tomorrow. Go over your plans one more time, making corrections. Keep it simple.
Hutchinson businesses ready for U.S. Women's Open in July
HUTCHINSON — It's still months away, but business owners in Hutchinson are already planning and hoping for an estimated 100,000 golf fans arriving for the U.S. Women's Open.
The Associated Press
The owners are increasing their inventory and staff numbers in anticipation of the golf tournament, which runs July 1-7 and is expected to bring more than $10 million to the city.
"We'll welcome everything we can get," said Hutchinson Mall manager Dan Flores.
"We're planning on doing as much business as we do during the holiday season," said Target store manager Dawn Sinkule. "I don't know that you can really anticipate, though. This is kind of one of those things where you have to look at the overall picture."
"There's going to be more shoppers in here, I'm sure," said Mark Collins, an assistant manager at Wal-Mart.
And that means longer lines, fewer parking spaces and a bit of a wait at the registers.
but that should I use a stopper here? "That week would be fine to do regular shopping as well," she said. "The crowds will mostly be at the U.S. Open during the day."
But that shouldn't deter shoppers, Sinkule said.
Area restaurants also are expecting to do big business.
"I would imagine that this particular store is going to set some records," said Jack Emel, general manager of the Hutchinson Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, which seats 150. "We're stocked
Kaine Kientz, the new general manager at Montana Mike's Steakhouse, said he may order another 500 pounds of sirloins with his usual stock of 1,000 or 1,500 pounds a week. His staff, which numbers about 60, will increase to 80.
and ready to go."
Some managers say they expect to see a shift in clientele.
"Usually when there's stuff that goes on in town, local people want to stay home," said Tome Muli, owner of the Polo Sports Lounge. "I think they'll be replaced by the people coming to town."
Jim Seitnater, downtown development director, said some businesses had talked about extending their hours or increasing staff. No matter what, they should be ready for the onslaught, he said.
"We'd better be," Seitnater said. "It's not like it snuck on us."
Golf equipment might be the easiest thing to find during the Open.
Golf USA owner Jeff Eriksen said his inventory was going to change as he stocks up on "some of the summery-type inventory," including straw hats, umbrella, sport seats and suntan lotion.
But actual golf equipment isn't expected to fly off the shelves.
Eriksen's shop might have more traffic because of a pique in golf interest, but he thinks he won't reap the benefits until after July 7.
"We're going to see a residual effect of increased interest in golf in the area," Eriksen said. "There are just going to be more people who are interested in the community."
NASCAR winner holds off Earnhardt
The Associated Press
HAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart didn't have any complaints yesterday. He passed Ward Burton with 24 laps to go and held off Dale Earnhardt Jr., winning the MBNA America 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
One of NASCAR's most outspoken drivers, Stewart has complained all year about the aerodynamic disadvantages of his Pontiac.
"It feels great. I think this is my first 500-mile win," said Stewart, who got his 13th career victory. "I wanted to get by (Burton) as fast as I could. I thought if we could get by him and get in clean air, we'd be all right.
He didn't have any problems Sunday,leading the most laps for the second straight race and getting his first victory of the season. He beat Earnhardt by about five car lengths.
After a 43rd-place finish in the season-opening Daytona 500, Stewart has finished in the top five in three straight races and climbed back into the points race.
"it's been a long time coming here for me," he said. The decisive pass was the 34th lead change of the day, a record for this race, although the finish didn't match the past two in this event. Kevin Harvick topped Jeff Gordon by .006 seconds last
vear.
"I moved up the race track and it seemed to help my car, and I thought I might catch him," Earnhardt said. "But he moved up to the same line the next lap. He's a smart race-car driver."
Earnhardt took second from Burton with 22 laps left and immediately began closing on Stewart by using a different line. With Stewart running on the bottom of the track, Earnhardt moved up a lane and got within two car lengths.
Rookie Jimmie Johnson continued his surprising start, finishing third. Matt Kenseth, forced to start at the rear of the field because he changed engines after qualifying, placed fourth. Ricky Craven was fifth.
But Stewart adjusted his line and began pulling away.
"It's always fun running here," Earnhardt said. "This race track always has good racing. You can make an attempt to pass a guy in almost every corner. I love racing here."
The competition at the front of the field was tight all day, with at least five cars in the hunt.
NASCAR's new one-engine rule seemed to have dramatic effect, with at least seven cars suffering engine problems, including Harvick and Michael Waltrip.
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SOCCER
Jayhawks split two games in cold weather
In frigid conditions, the Kansas soccer team spilt its two spring exhibition games Saturday at Super Target Field. In its first game, Kansas topped Arkansas 4-2. Lacey Woolf, Rachel Gilfillan, Natalie Hoogveld and Lauren Williams each scored for the Jayawks. Southwest Missouri State beat Kansas 2-0 in the afternoon game.
Kansas will travel to Oklahoma the first weekend of April to play four games. The Javahawks play Oral Roberts and Tulsa on April 6 and will face Oklahoma and Southern Methodist University on April 7.
— Adam Tilsner
LACROSSE Women's team takes two of three at home
The Kansas women's lacrosse team (4-2) won two of three games it played this past weekend at Broken Arrow Park, 31st and Louisiana streets. The team lost to Missouri, 5-4, after a referee waived off a goal scored by Kristen Bloom, Wichita senior, in the last minute of the game. The Jayhawks beat Illinois, 10-4, earning its first victory against Illinois.
Kansas also topped Bethel College, 9-6. Lindsey Johnson, St. Louis freshman, scored four goals on four shots. Debbie Clark, Barrington, Ill., freshman, also scored a goal. Top scorers from the weekend games were Johnson with seven goals and Bloom with five goals. Goalkeeper Amy Fortney, St. Louis senior, had 21 blocks in the three games. The team plays Illinois on April 7 at Truman State.
— Mike Bauer
SKIING Americans fare well at World Cup meet
IYAMA, Japan — Shannon Bahrke of the United States won the women's moguls title Sunday and Sami Mustonen of Finland took the men's event at a freestyle skiing World Cup meet.
Bahrke, who won the silver medal at last month's Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, received 27.53 points for her run down the Madaraao course, edging teammate Ann Battelle. It was Bahrke's second World Cup title of the season.
Battelle had 27.31 points, while Austria's Margarita Marbler had 26.01.
Mustonen posted 28.15 points to capture his second World Cup title of the season and the third of his career.
Olympic bronze medalist Richard Gay of France, who clinched the dual moguls title for the season on Saturday, was second with 27.94 points. American Travis Cabral was third with 27.46 points.
The Associated Press
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