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Friday October 13,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 13).
A battle's going on between your passive and assertive sides. What emerges is a more practical, secure you. A crazy scheme could work in October. The money's there, so ask in November. New developments spark interest in December. Love takes top priority in February. Fight with finesse and win in April. Distribute your wealth carefully in May. Travel makes good sense in June. Follow a hunch in July and the money trail in September.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day. O the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
You'll run into opposition today, but just enough to keep things interesting. Toss a few ideas around, and you'll generate more. The action that's fast and furious, and you're in the middle. That's where you should be.
taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
The boat's rocking, but you should be able to steer a steady course. Changes are going on, but don't get distracted. Keep aiming straight for your long-term goal and you'll do fine. And stop worrying, OK?
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
You're the perfect one to keep a spontaneous person balanced. You're creative, too, and that will come in handy. The game is moving quickly, with lots of surprises. Make modifications now; it'll be more difficult later.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5.
A difficult situation should ease up. That's the good news. The bad news is that there's still a lot of uncertainty. If you like action, you should enjoy this show. It's hard to tell which way you should go, however. Stay on your toes.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
If you're expanding your area of influence, you may run into new troubles. This is natural. You should expect it when you're taking new territory. Try not to get flustered. It doesn't do you any good, and it contuses your friends.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5.
All heck's breaking loose. If you kept your nose out of trouble and your money hidden in a safe place, you should be fine. Don't be a borrower or a lender, and don't blinkly follow the advice of an older or younger person.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) --- Today is a 5.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 5.
A standoff's in effect. You want one thing, and your partner wants another. It's not so easy to delegate the decision-making this time. You want what you want. Maybe you both should study more before making a major purchase.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5.
You may feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. But, there's work to be done. Instead of worrying, just do it. Everybody has an opinion about how you should spend this paycheck, but don't listen. Hide it away, instead. Then, take some time to think — in private.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
Whoops! What have you done? An argument could make you wonder if you can stand to be in relationships. Maybe you should head for distant places on your own? Don't run off just yet. In a few days, things will look different.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Get your orders straight before you tackle a tough job. Your regular routine may not produce the right results. You don't want to do the whole thing over, so ask. Draw some attention to the task now, and you could save time later.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
They double-booked your flight of fantasy and there may not be room for you. You may have to work harder than you've ever worked before, but that's OK. Put in the effort, and you can turn a potential disaster into a fabulously memorable experience.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
You want to buy beautiful gifts for special people, but you also want to save. What to do? Save wisely, get wealthy, buy gifts. It takes a while, but it sure works better than the other way around.
BASKETBALL Late Night a showcase to impress, snag recruits
While Kansas coach Roy Williams insists that tonight's festivities at Allen Fieldhouse are mostly for the fans, it is also a big night for the team's recruiting efforts.
Four recruits will attend tonight's Late Night with Roy Williams — a ceremony that officially marks the start of basketball season — all with plans to commit to a college within the next three weeks.
The influence tonight may have on the future of Kansas basketball is huge. Aaron Miles, a 6-foot guard from Portland, Ore., is ranked as one of the top five guards in the nation.
Joining Miles tonight will be Jamel Sampson, a 6-foot-10 center from Santa Ana, Calif., and Josh Childress, a 6-6 forward from Lakewood, Calif. Both Sampson and Childress are among the top 25 high school players in the nation, according to Rivals.com.
Also making the trip is Michael Lee, a 6-2 shooting guard who happens to be Miles' teammate. Lee said Kansas definitely led the battle for his school of choice.
Michael Rigg
Women to welcome three recruits tonight
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Coach Marian Washington is hoping for a reversal of fortune this year.
Coach Marian Washington is hoping for a reversal of fortune this year. Last year, none of the recruits who came for Late Night signed with Kansas. This year Washington has three players in town, and she's hoping to see them in Jayhawk uniforms next year.
Of the three, Washington has her sights set on two of them who would provide great depth to the Kansas frontcourt.
school, according to Washington.
Kim Gipson and Shauntinke Polk are touted as two of the top three post players coming out of high
吉pson and Polk are making the trip to Lawrence from the basketball-rich state of California. Gipson currently plays at West Chester High School in Los Angeles, and Polk plays at Hanford High School in Hanford.
both players would create an imposing force down on the blocks with Gipson measuring 6-foot-5 and Polk coming in just a shade shorter at 6-4.
The third player making the trip is 5-foot-9 guard Jennifer Sullivan from Jonesboro, Ark. Sullivan would add more depth to a backcourt that is already stocked full of guards.
Zac Hunter
Chili Pepper to offer tough competition
CROSS COUNTRY
The Kansas cross country teams will be in action tomorrow in the last tune-up before the Big 12 Conference Championships.
The teams will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., to participate in the Chili Pepper Invitational, and coach Stanley Redwine said the competition in tomorrow's meet would be tough.
In addition to Kansas and Arkansas, the Chili Pepper involves teams from Baylor, Oklahoma State, Tulsa, Memphis, Southwest Texas, Southwest Missouri State and Louisiana Tech.
"The competition at the Chili Pepper will be good," Redwine said. "It will be interesting to see how our two teams fare against teams from the southeast conferences. We need to have closer packs on both our men's and women's sides, and if we do that, we will have a great race."
The men's team is looking to continue its strong running this season after finishing fifth in the Oklahoma State Bamboree on Sept. 30.
The men's 10K race will begin at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, while the women's 6K race will start at 10:30 a.m.
The Kansas Softball team will continue its fall exhibition season with a second Jayhawk Invitational, competing in two games Saturday and a Sunday scrimmage.
- Ryan Malashock
Jayhawks to present second fall invitational
SOFTBALL
The Jayhawks will begin Saturday with a 10 a.m. contest against Butter County Community College. At 2 p.m., they will play a doubleheader against Wichita State, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. The Shockers, who placed ninth out of ten teams in the MVC, finished 17-37 last season with a 7-11 conference record.
On Sunday, the Jayhawks will scrimmage Neosho County Community College at 2 p.m. Kansas split its first four exhibition games with victories against Johnson County and Dodge City Community College and two losses to Division II Washburn.
Michael Sudhalter
Some Jayhawk rowers will have their first collegiate competition Sunday as freshman and walk-ons will compete at the American Royal Fall Rowing Classic in Kansas City. Mo., near Kemper Arena.
ROWING
Novice boats to race in Kaw River regatta
Kansas assistant coach Heather Galvin said the regatta would give the younger rowers their first experience against other teams.
The regatta will wind around turns and under bridges on the Kaw River.
"It's a great opportunity to race locally against people at their level," she said. "It will also be close, so their families can come see them. Everyone will get exposure."
The Jayhawks will send three novice boats carrying eight people each and two novice boats carrying four people each. Kansas will compete at the regatta for the first time in five years.
The variety rowers will be back on the water Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Head of the Iowa Regatta near Iowa City, Iowa.
Kansas varsity boats competed in its first fall competition at the Head of the Des Moines Regatta Sept. 30.
The fall season will conclude Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State at Clinton Lake. All Jayhawk boats will compete against K-State.
— Shawn Linenberger
TENNIS
Hurricane Invitational provides team warm-up
The Kansas women's tennis team is competing in the eighth annual Hurricane Tennis Invitational this weekend in Tulsa.
The Jayhawks will face New Mexico State, Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts, Texas Christian and Tulsa.
The tournament, which features two singles flights and one doubles flight, serves as a warm-up for Kansas before it competes in the Rolex National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 29.
Coach Kilmeny Waterman said this weekend should help prepare the team for that tournament.
"I'm looking forward to facing regional opponents," Waterman said. "That is very important for our team to have regional matches heading into the championships."
Team scores will not be kept in the tournament, so medals will be awarded on an individual basis.
Brandon Stinnett
Sports Calendar
Men's tennis at Drake Fall Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa Women's tennis at Qualies-All American in Riviera, Calif.
Football at Missouri, 1 p.m.
Men's tennis at Drake Fall
Tournament in Des Moines,
Iowa
Women's tennis at Qualies-All American in Riviera, Calif. Cross country at Chili Pepper Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark.
Softball, KU Invitational, all day
Soccer at Texas, 1 p.m.
Men's tennis at Drake Fall
Tournament in Des Moines,
Iowa
Women's tennis at Qualies-Al American in Riviera, Calif.
Softball vs. Neosho CC (scrimmage), 2 p.m.
Rowing at Head of the Kaw regatta, Kansas City, Mo.
Late Nights rare in Big 12
By Chris Wristen sports@kansan.com Kansan sportswriter
When the Allen Fieldhouse lights come on tonight and the Late Night basketball spectacular begins, Lawrence won't be the only town celebrating a return to the hardwood.
Two other Big 12 Conference teams, Missouri and Texas Tech, kick off the basketball season with a practice at midnight tonight.
Midnight madness is nothing new to Kansas The Jayhawks have celebrated Late Night with Roy Williams since 1988 and played host to similar events with former coach Larry Brown. On the other hand, Missouri is still relatively new to the event.
The Tigers will have Mizzou Madness tonight. It is the second year of the event and organizer Nathan Maxcey, Missouri marketing associate, said he expected another big turnout.
"Everyone I've talked to said they loved it and had a great time," he said. "Last year we had about 5,000 people, and we are expecting a similar turnout again."
Missouri's madness starts at 10 p.m. with students and the band meeting on campus and marching to the Hearnes Center. Once inside, the crowd can try to catch free T-shirts, participate in a dunk contest or play games with free pizza and lottery tickets as prizes. A scrimmage will follow at 12:01 a.m. Unlike Kansas, there is no autograph session following the scrimmage.
Another significant difference between the two is that Missouri charges $1 admission, while Kansas' is free.
Kansas State does not have a midnight madness celebration, but it does have a scrimmage, which is open to the public, on Halloween night called Fright Night. Oklahoma State used to have an open practice two weeks into the season but has canceled it the past two years because of construction to Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Texas Tech offers a change of pace to latenight practices, featuring a scrimmage with members of both the men's and women's teams at midnight tonight. Doors will open at 10:30 p.m.for an autograph session. Like Missouri, the Red Raiders will have a dunk contest and will also give away free food, drinks and T-shirts.
Most conference schools don't have madness festivities because they won't draw a crowd large enough to make it worthwhile. Colorado tried to have Midnight Madness, but just a handful of people showed up.
Although Kansas does not charge for admittance, it does support a charitable cause. Jayhawk fans are encouraged to bring canned goods to Allen Fieldhouse to donate to area food shelters.
"Nobody ever went to it," said Tim Bush, Englewood, Colo. junior and former Colorado student. "It was basically the same stuff as here. There just wasn't a lot of support up there. Football was the big thing there and basketball was kind of a joke."
"There've been free tickets available as giveaways on radio stations, but it's $1 at the door. That money goes to benefit the Boys and Girls Club." Maxey said.
Edited by Sara Nutt
LATE NIGHT WITH ROY WILLIAMS
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Followed by the first scrimmage of the season at midnight Admission is free, but please bring a canned food donation for the annual food drive Doors open at 5:00 pm and will close when the arena reaches capacity.
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