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Wednesday June 24,1998
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (June 24):
Your friends motivate you to greater heights this year. In June, finish everything you have promised. Buy yourself a reward in July. Settle down to study in August.
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is an 8.
Do not go for an attractive risk today unless you have money to lose. A bill you forgot could be coming in the mail or buried under those papers on your desk. Tonight, you may be bored with your old limits.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 5.
The strong foundation you have built should hold you up, so let it go. This evening, spend some quality time with your family, especially one special older woman. Enjoy great food and a lot of loving fellowship.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 7.
This morning is best for phone calls and romance. Get all that done before noon. Other work demands your complete attention this evening. Do not play poker with a quiet type tonight. He will know what you have by the look on your face.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 4.
An upsetting situation at home may almost get to you. Do not give it more importance than it merits. By tonight, it may have solved itself. Plan a quiet evening, surrounded by the ones you love most. A house party will be more fun than going out.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is an 8.
Catch up on your reading this morning. You will be too busy this afternoon. Your routine may be disrupted by unexpected demands on your time. Learn a new game, and you will be ready to compete soon.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 6.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Today is an 8.
There are some lessons you know naturally and some you have to learn the hard way. This morning you may get the latter. Utilize your experience. Tonight, an older person could be your best source of comfort. Ask the right question and gain an advantage.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 6.
This is a good morning to mediate a peaceful settlement. Tell both sides they are powerful and intelligent, and you might get them to stop fighting. Resist the temptation to buy something you absolutely do not need, such as more books.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is an 8.
Return all your calls this morning. Somebody you have been avoiding might be able to help you solve a problem. You are lucky tonight. Entertain at home rather than going out. Besides saving money, you could find a way to make more.
At a meeting this morning, an older person may not be able to make a decision. The few remaining complications should be resolved by this evening.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 5.
A friend can help you shut the door on a problem today. Take advantage of the advice. Discuss it late tonight.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 6.
Contact a distant friend this morning and find a fun way to achieve a mutual goal. Don't be pushed into a policy that is against your best interests. Do your homework, so you will have all the facts when you need them.
Plug a financial leak this morning. Do not keep paying for something you do not use anymore. If you have errands to run, schedule them for this afternoon. You may find something you have been seeking. Tonight, contact your secret love.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Baseball coach Bobby Randall said that Ryan Klocksein, a high school senior from Minnetonka, Minn., signed a letter of intent to attend the University.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Pitcher and rowers to attend University
Klocksein, a right-handed pitcher, had an 18-4 career record in high
Rowing coach Rob Catloth said that the rowing team had recruited three new members.
school. This season, he had a 3.52 earned run average and struck out 47 batters in 46.1 innings.
The two-time, all-state selection was named 1998 Metro Player of the Year in Minnesota.
Tara Allspo, Baldwin, Mo., is a member of the St. Louis Rowing Club.
Andrea Buch, Lyme, Conn., rowed for Lyme-Old Lye High School. Michelle Santangelo, Ventnor, N.J., rowed for Atlantic City High School.
Melinda Weaver
Williams talks about NBA Draft, his future
University of Kansas men's basketball coach Roy Williams discussed the status of former KU players Raef LaFrentz and Paul Pierce during a press conference on June 17.
Pierce and LaFrente are eligible for the NBA Draft, which occurs today. Williams said that Pierce had a good workout with the Vancouver Gri
William's pre-draft involvement with his former players depends on their needs.
zlies, and that LaFrentz had his best workout with the Denver Nuggets.
"Right now, I'm more involved with Raef because he has no clue about the draft process," Williams said. "That's a very uncomfortable feeling for him and his family. Paul seems a lot more relaxed."
NBA coaches ask Williams how the players deal with distractions and injuries.
Williams said that he wanted his players to be drafted highly.
"With Paul and Rae, it's easy because they're both pretty doggone good," Williams said. "They have few warts on them."
Both players are good at scoring baskets, he said.
However, Williams said that LaFrentz needed to improve his defense and that Pierce could be too casual with the ball.
Despite losing two All-Americans, Williams remains optimistic about next season.
"I think we'll be even better defensively, and we have some good recruits coming in," Williams said. "However, I think the schedule may be a little too demanding for such an inexperienced team."
Williams said that he was irritated by rumors that he would be the Chicago Bulls' next coach.
"I also heard I'm the next candidate for the soccer head coach," Williams said. "That has the same bearing as being the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. I know about as much about soccer as I know about coaching in the NBA."
LSU officials deny coaches gave money to Lester Earl
Melinda Weaver
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State University doesn't question that a couple of boosters gave Lester Earl money and meals. The
school even found truth in the charges that arrangements were made for Earl to get medical treatment and to help Earl's mother and sister find jobs.
What they don't agree with is that assistant coach Johnny Jones ever gave money to the highly sought recruit.
"There is absolutely no evidence.
Earl: LSU denies paying him money, as he claims.
other than the testimony of Lester Earl, that Johnny Jones ever provided cash to him," said former chancellor James Wharton, who led the investigation. "Supposedly there were 70 occasions when money was exchanged
between the coach and Lester Earl. That being the case, someone close to Lester Earl should have known what took place. We could not find anyone who knew about it. In fact, there is no substantiation of the charges that he was given money by Johnny Jones," Wharton said.
The school conducted more than 80 interviews with Earl's family, friends and teammates and found none who supported the contention that Jones gave him at least $6,600 before and after he enrolled at LSU, Wharton said.
Both Jones, now an assistant coach at Memphis, and former coach Dale Brown have denied paying Earl or arranging for others to pay him.
The infractions allegedly took place between 1993 and 1996 when Brown was head basketball coach.
Jones and Brown did not immediately return calls for comment.
The Associated Press
NCAA director's raise bothers NCAA schools
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NCAA executive director Cedric Dempsey got a 30 percent raise — about $150,000 — which was negotiated in virtual secrecy, The Kansas City Star reported in yesterday's editions.
At the end of the fiscal year in August 1997, as a result of the hike, Dempsey's total compensation reached almost $650,000 roughly $450,000 greater than the average salary of chief executive officers of 207 of the largest nonprofit organizations in the United States.
The revelation is certain to stir controversy among many college officials, some of whom have been critical of Dempsey and his management team about their handling of the restricted earnings case
In April, a federal jury ordered the NCAA to pay a $67 million judgment for unlawfully capping the earnings of low-level assistant coaches. The judgment is under appeal, but many officials have criticized Dempsey's handling of the case, including Kansas State University president Jon Wefaldo.
Wefald also was critical of Dempsey's enormous salary
"I'm just not so sure that people like us, who are supposed to be serving the public, should be making that much money," said Wefald, whose salary is $166,235.
The Star said that the raise was negotiated by Gene Corrigan, an old friend of Dempsey's who was president of the non-profit organization at the time, and Sam Smith, the president of Washington State University who was chairman at the time of the Executive Committee.
Dempsey, who has been traveling, did not return a phone message left by The Associated Press at his NCAA office yesterday afternoon.
The Associated Press
SPORTS
CALENDAR
Today's Baseball Games
Oakland at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Detroit, 7:05 p.m.
St. Louis at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Florida, 7:05 p.m.
Toronto at Montreal, 7:05 p.m.
Boston at Philadelphia, 7:35 p.m.
Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, 7:40 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Atlanta, 7:40 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m.
Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:05 p.m.
Cincinnati at Chicago White Sox, 8:05 p.m.
Houston at Colorado, 9:05 p.m.
Texas at Arizona, 10:05 p.m.
Anaheim at Los Angeles, 10:35 p.m.
Seattle at San Diego, 10:35 p.m.
Stairway to Haven
Nathan Muggy (left) and Dennis Haupt, KU alumni, walk down the stairs to Clinton Lake beach. Yesterday's 90-degree weather caused some to seek the comfort of cold water. Photo by Licez Weber / KANSAN
The University of Kansas
Kansas Summer Theatre '98
Based on the life and art of Elizabeth "Grandma" Layton by Wendy McLaughlin
Mirror/Mirror
Directed by Judy L. Wright
Scenic & Costume Design by Mark Roaney
Lighting Design by Ann Hockenberry-Hause
Prelude to a Kiss
by Craig Lucas
July 10,11,12,17,1998
Directed by John Staniunas
Scenic & Costume Design
by Dennis Christillos
Lighting Design by Ann Hockenberry-Hause
all performances are at 8:00 p.m.
in the Crafton Preyer Theatre
July 16, 18, 24, 25, 1998
Reserved seat tickets are on
Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU box offices:
Murphy Hall, 864-3982;
Lied Center, 864-ARTS;
SUA Office, 864-3477;
public $10, all students $5, senior citizens $9;
both VISA and MasterCard are accepted
for phone orders.