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HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 10). Looks like a good year to clean house. Something's lost, but more is gained if you do it right. Mum's the word in November. You're in for surprises in December, and a few of them are treasures. It's OK to disrupt things in February; in fact, it's necessary. Tell it like it is in May, but listen, too. Something you thought would be there isn't in June. You'll find something better by July. It may not all be done by October, but you're well underway to creating your masterpiece.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6.
The money you'd planned to spend on one thing may be needed for something else. Use your experience, rather than a friend's advice, to figure this one out. Remember a similar situation in your past and do what worked.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7.
Things aren't working out as easily as expected.
You're determined that you know best, but others aren't easily convinced. Use facts, along with your natural stubbornness. You can bring them to your side.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5.
You're too busy to travel, but don't worry. If it hadn't been that, it would have been something else. Reschedule the trip for later. Sunday's your best bet. You can get a lot done through other means — and other people. Delegate.
Cancer [June 22-July 22] — Today is an 8. You're a generous person, but you don't have to give all your money away. If you hear from another worthy cause, take care. Go through your budget, and only give what you can afford. Put your own home and family first.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5.
DO July 23-Aug. 22) is a 5.
Every time you turn around, you'll meet with criticism. Everybody has comments on what you should do next, but don't complain. Listen, instead, and take notes. If you do that, things won't be repeated as often. That will be a blessing.
vrgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7.
Don't bother scheduling a luncheon date. You won't have much free time until next week. Put that on your answering machine and then turn off your phone's ringer. That will give you the peace and quiet you need to concentrate.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6.
Your sweetheart or partner could be in a tizzy about money, and this makes your life difficult.
Work out a budget that you can both live with. You have a broader perspective right now. Your friend can't see outside the box.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7.
A roommate has plans for this weekend that involve you and your home. Are you launching into a new project? Better not to invite friends over for dinner until at least Sunday. There's liable to be too big a mess before then.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5.
Something you're trying at work could fall flat.
You may have received faulty information.
Conditions will be better for fixing things next week
Try not to get stressed about something that's not
working right. Deep breaths, OK?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8.
Buying nice gifts for the people you love is one of your favorite things to do. But, are you being realistic? Overspending isn't a good way to show somebody you care. It doesn't work all that well. Think of something else.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5.
Something isn't going well at home. It's upsetting and may have you confused. Don't be too hard on yourself. An older person can help. That person may have been trying to tell you what to do for ages. Just do it and argue.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8.
You're strong while others are having all sorts of problems. They're liable to come to you for help making decisions. Advise them to go over the material one more time. They'll solve their own problems, and you'll look wise.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Notes: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
women's BASKETBALL
Women's team lands high school recruits
The Kansas women's basketball team picked up two recruits for next year's team.
Blue Valley North High School guard Blair Waltz led her team to the state playoffs three times, which includes two Kansas state championships. Last season, she was named to the Kansas City Star All-Metro first team after averaging 12 points and five rebounds per game.
"She is one of the top long-range shooters and has the ability to create off the dribble," said Kansas coach Marian Washington.
The second player to sign was Chelsey Thompson. She plays at DuPont High School in Louisville, Ky.
Thompson averaged 13 points and 6.5 rebounds last season and is a candidate for Miss Kentucky Basketball.
Washington said she could play anywhere from point guard to small forward for the 'Hawks next season.
BOWLING
— Zac Hunter
Bowling teams hope to continue success
The University of Kansas bowling teams will be in Chicago to compete in the Brunswick Great Lakes Collegiate Team Classic Nov. 4.
The men's team will try to continue the momentum it gained by finishing fourth at the Midstates Collegiate Tournament in Topeka.
"I was pleased with how we performed at Mid-States, and I am looking forward to improving on that performance," said Tom Partridge, Olathe senior.
The teams fared well last year in Chicago. The men's team finished 20th out of 52 teams, while the women finished 11th out of 27 teams.
Mike Keeler, St. Louis junior, led the men's team last year averaging 219 a game, which was third overall in the tournament.
The teams have implemented new practice routines since the tournament in Topeka to try to help them finish higher in Chicago.
The women were lead by Christy Distier, a Shawnee second-year pharmacy student, with a 199 average that was 15th overall in the tournament.
Coach Mike Fine said the teams had improved from last year's performances as well as the performance to Topeka.
"We see this as an opportunity to measure ourselves against the best in the country." Fine said. "We feel our bowling program is one of the elite programs, and this will be a chance to validate this."
Jason Elliot
White Sox manager runs away with award
MLB
CHICAGO — In just his third season as a major league manager, Chicago White Sox skipper Jerry
Manuel was the runaway choice for American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday.
The White Sox finished an AL-best 95-67 and reached the postseason for the first time since 1993. For his role in baseball's biggest surprise, Manuel received
He's the fourth White Sox manager to win the award, joining Tony La Russa (1983), Jeff Torrhoff (1990) and Gene Lamont (1993).
25 first-place ballots and three seconds for 134 points in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Oakland's Art Howe, whose team won the AL West title, was second for the second straight season, getting 74 points with two firsts, 20 seconds and four thirds. Seattle's Lou Piniela was third with 28 points, receiving one first, three seconds and 14 thirds.
Voting took place before the start of the postseason, so Seattle's sweep of Chicago in the first round of the playoffs wasn't a factor.
Giants' Baker named manager of the year
NEW YORK — Dusty Baker won the National League Manager of the Year award for a record third time yesterday after leading the San
Francisco Giants to the best record in the major leagues. Baker received 30 of 32 first-place
Bobby Cox of Atlanta was third with 41 points, followed by Bobby Valentine of the New York Mets (16), John Boles of Florida (15), Buddy Bell of Colorado (2) and Felipe Alou of Montreal (1).
votes, one second and one third for 154 points in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals was second with 59 points, getting one first, 16 seconds and six thirds.
Baker also won the award in 1993 and 1997. In the American League, La Russa is the only three-time recipient, winning with Chicago in 1983 and with Oakland in 1988 and
1992.
San Francisco went 97-65, finishing 11 games ahead of second-place Arizona, the largest margin among the six division winners. The Giants then lost 3-1 to the Mets in the first round of the playoffs.
Strawberry jailed after leaving rehab center
The former New York Yankees slugger was sentenced yesterday to 30 days, with credit for the 15 days he already has served.
TAMPA, Fla. — A judge jailed Darryl Strawberry for at least another week and told him to resume treatment for colon cancer as soon as possible "or you are history."
Noting a doctor's testimony that Strawberry will die if he doesn't resume the chemotherapy he abandoned after being jailed, Judge Florence Foster told him to resume the treatments as soon as possible
With time served and other considerations of the Hillsborough County jail system, Strawberry could be free in about 10 days. An exact date was not set at the hearing.
"You have got to get the therapy or you are history," she said.
Once out, Strawberry, who also is fighting a cocaine addiction, must return to a private substance-abuse treatment center where he had been serving house arrest for violating probation from a street-drug case.
He wounded in jail because he left the center, HealthCare Connections of Tampa Inc., in late October for a binge of cocaine and Xanax.
He is to wear an electronic monitor, and if he leaves again, the judge promised him prison.
The judge also ordered Strawberry to undergo random drug tests three times a week and to attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings at the center.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Swimming and Diving vs. Southwest Missouri State 6 p.m.at Robinson Natatorium Men's basketball at the Coaches vs.Cancer Classic in New York
Volleyball vs. Kansas State 7 p.m.at Horesji Family Athletics Center Football vs.Texas 1 p.m at Memorial Stadium Cross Country at the Midwest Regional Championship in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Jayhawk swimmers prepare for Southwest Missouri State
sports@kansan.com
By Karen Donnelly
Special to the Kansan
University of Kansas swimners have high expectations of turning around last week's loss to Missouri as they prepare for battle against Southwest Missouri State today in home waters.
The dual meet against the Bears starts at 6 p.m., marking the fourth home meet for the Jayhawks at Robinson Natatorium.
"We expect Southwest Missouri State to swim very well against us," said Kansas men's coach Doug Dickinson.
The Kansas men's team stands unbeaten in series history against Southwest Missouri State, going 9-0 in dual meets in the series, which began in 1976. The two teams have not met since Nov. 23, 1997, when the Jayhawks stomped the Bears 148-88 in Springfield, Mo.
Missouri swept Kansas at the Jayhawks' last meet Nov. 4 in Columbia, Mo. The Missouri men's team defeated the Jayhawks 181-19, while the Tiger's women's team secured a 170-130 victory.
The Kansas men's team will look for another strong performance today from sophomore Brian Soria. He won both the 500 and 1,000 freestyle last week against Missouri.
Today marks the first-ever meeting between the Jayhawk women's team and the Bears.
"The girls are excited because we're facing a team we haven't seen before," said Kansas women's coach Cathy Burvess.
Sophomore Beth Schryer and freshman Sarah Ross lead the Kansas women in both the 500 and
What: Swimming and diving meet against Southwest Missouri State
SWIMMING
When: o p.m.
Where: Robinson Natatorium
1,000 Freestyle races going into today's meet.
"I think it will be a good first-time match against Southwest Missouri State, but I think we'll win," said junior diver Tamara Pace.
Other strong performers for the Jayhawk women could be junior Sarah Holke, who won the 200 fly last week in Columbia; junior Carrie Kirkham, who won the 100 free; and junior Rebecca McFall on the one-meter springboard.
"They are looking forward to racing and coming back to Robinson and meeting a new team," Burgess said.
Edited by John Audlehelm
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