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Wednesday September 27,1999
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept. 27).
You're looking good this year, and you're lucky, too. Be smart, and you'll get just about anything you want. A wealthy foreigner could find you fascinating in October. Don't be silly; use an opportunity to learn. You're immaculate manners and charm could bring financial gain in November. Dressing well doesn't hurt, either. New information changes things in December, and a return to the past is romantic in February. If you travel in June, don't forget an important detail. Be respectful to an older woman in July and put the polish on your act 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 5.
You may be outnumbered and outvoted, but never outclassed. Show you're one in a million by going along with your mate or partner's suggestion. He or she probably cares more about this than you do.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 6
You may be facing a mountain of paperwork, but don't despair. You should be in good shape to handle it, now. Besides, several valuable treasures may be buried in there. Pretend you're mining for gold.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today is a 9.
You just got a whole lot luckier, especially in love! The person you are after may be playing a little hard to get, but don't give up. He or she just wants a lifetime commitment. But, hey, in case you didn't know it, that's the best kind!
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Today is a 6.
Does your home need a major renovation? Is it time to paint the kitchen? Get new furniture? Move Don't panic; it doesn't all have to be done in the same moment. Set priorities and break the job into bite-sized bits.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is an 8.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 6.
You'll be surprised at how much you can learn, in a relatively short period of time. Pick a topic you've always wanted to do well and give it a try. The conditions in effect now will be especially beneficial with creative endeavors. So, build something
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 9.
You might do well financially, but it won't be easy You'll have to use all your skills. Provide a service that others don't like to do. That's one of your best talents. Keep costs low and charge top dollar. This could be your winning formula.
You can have just about anything you want. The exception might be a gift you'd like to buy a loved one that you can't afford. But, you know what? Even that might be a lucky break. If you turn it into a goal, you could be inspired to greater heights.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 6.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is an 8.
Your lucky break should come about Friday or Saturday. In the meantime, continue to plan. Find out as much as you can so you'll be ready when the right time comes. Ask questions. Somebody's liable to tell you more than they should.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 6.
Your friends are great to be around, and you've got a lot of them. You've had a couple of tough days laterly, so make time for yourself. Going out a week night is usually not a good idea, but you might get away with it. The heat at work is for a while.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a b.
Whaol You'd better cool it for a while. Don't get cockey, especially around the person who signs your paycheck. Don't be too bold with traffic caps, either. Be respectful, even if you feel you know more than the other person. You might not.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is a 9.
Go along with a sweetheart's request and sail past the only potential problem. Give up something you don't have yet to get something better. A commitment is required. A bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 6.
Money's still a potential problem area. You and your partner may have to count it all again and figure another way to get more. You can do it. That's the good news. Don't let your tension cause a fight. That's not necessary.
MEN'S GOLF
Golf team captures the Kansas Invitational
The men's golf team used a final round 285 yesterday on its way to a 54-hole total of 861 to win the Kansas Invitational by 31 strokes at the par-72 Alvamar Golf Club.
The Jayhawks placed all five golfers in the top 10 and two more individuals, as they finished 31 strokes ahead of defending champi
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
"I'm pleased to win," said Kansas coach Ross Randall. "We did-
on Missouri, who finished second at 892.
n't win last year so it's nice to win.
The margin of victory was substantial,
and I like the way the guys played the last two rounds. I feel like this is more what we are capable of doing."
Sophomore Chris Marshall led all Jayhawk golfers with a 1-under-par 215 to tie for second place.
Team results:
1. Kansas 296-280-285 — 861
4. Texas San Antonio 299-308-295
     - 993
2. Missouri 303-294-295—892
3. Kansas State 305-297-297 — 899
T5. Drake 310-300-298 — 308
Arkansas State 305-308-295 —
908
10. Northern Iowa 310-305-310 —
925
74. Iowa State 298-309-314
78. Illinois State 307-307-299 — 913
Oral Roberts 298-308-307 —
913
11. Missouri-Kansas City 309-314
305 — 928
12. SW Missouri St, 311-307-312
- 930
13. SE Missouri St. 326-317-318 —
961
T4. Matt Wilmott, UMKC, 76-73-68 — 217
Andy Stewart, Kansas, 77-69 — 146
T2. Michael Radek, Missouri, 75-71
69 — 215
Chris Marshall, Kansas, 72-72
71 — 215
1. Gibby Martens, TX-San Ant., 69-73-68 — 210
Individual results:
The Kansas men's and women's swimming teams began their seasons by sweeping Southern Illinois Saturday at the seventh annual Lake Race in Carbondale, III.
The men's squad defeated the Salukis by 11 seconds, 4:22:35.76 to 4:22:46.82, with team times calculated by summing each club's top five finishers. The women's squad put together an even more impressive victory, winning by more than four minutes, 4:32:58 to 4:37:03, in the 5-kilometer, open-water course.
SWIMMING
Swimmers start strong sweep Southern Illinois
Women's Individual Results:
1. Gwen Haley, Kansas, 52.42
2. Beth Schryer, Kansas, 53.54
3. Leane Pienzaar, Southern Illinois,
3, Leane Pienaar, Southern Illinois,
54.18
4. Sarah Ross, Kansas, 54.49
5. Daniela Muniz, Southern Illinois,
54. 55
6. Dana Morrell, Southern Illinois,
55-32
8. Amber Mullins, Southern Illinois,
55,43,25
7. Kristen Johnson, Kansas, 55420
9. Heil Landherr, Kansas 55.50
10. Maili Vonk, Kansas 56.28
11. Lee Fry, Southern Illinois,
56.45
19. Ashley Dower, Kansas, 58.34
13. Courtney Corder, Southern Illinois, 57.42
12. Kyria Kershner, Southern Illinois,
57.13
17. Michelle Miller, Kansas, 58.29
18. Stacey Schneider, Kansas,
    58.33
16. Jenna Meckler, Southern Illinois, 58.22
20. Catherine McCalley, Kansas.
59.39
14. Carloyn Grevers, Kansas, 57.44
15. Caryle Kirkham, Kansas, 57.46
23. Beth Ann Erickson, Southern Illinois, 1.01.48
22. Dena Gerardi, Southern Illinois,
1:00.38
21. Carly Hemphill, Southern Illinois,
1:00.01
26. Susan Furkin, Southern Illinois,
1:05:58
25. Sarah Simek, Southern Illinois,
1:03.12
24. Merry Smith, Southern Illinois,
1:01,54
Men's Individual Results:
1. Brian Soria, Kansas, 50.04.70
2. Derek Helvey, Southern Illinois, 51.10.00
3. Jon Reyes, Kansas, 52.00.04
4. Ben Bourne, Southern Illinois,
52.04.75
5. George Oxinous, Southern Illinois, 520577
6. Patrick Norman, Kansas,
52.09.04
7. Corne Prozesky, Southern Illinois, 52.31.57
8. Rob Kelly, Kansas, 54.06.47
10. Joe Neukirch, Southern Illinois,
    54, 54.73.
1. Mark Daily, Kansas, 55.02.84
2. Jason Hubbard, Kansas,
56. 00.24
13. Brian Brown, Kansas, 56.15.34
14. Brian Brown, Kansas, 56.15.44
15. Danilo Luna, Southern Illinois,
56.29.56
16. Cory Gallaler, Kansas,
36,72,22
Matt Eklund, Kansas, 56.29.56
18. Chad Sunderland, Kansas.
21. Chris Smith, Southern Illinois,
57.24.31
19. Matt Hanson, Kansas, 56.42.48
20. Chris Jannusch, Southern
Village, 57.03.49
56. 38.52
22. Jeremiah Cortez, Southern Illinois, 57.29.35
23. Ben Legler, Kansas, 1:03.12.73
24. Matt Glowacki, Southern Illinois,
1:03.18.00
— Kansan staff reports
25. Bryant Ellam, Southern Illinois,
1:03.21.00
BASEBALL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals said they would increase ticket prices for premium seats next season while
Royals increase prices for premium seats
most other seats would stay at the same price.
Prices will rise $2 for Field Box,
Plaza Reserved and Club Level seats. Club Level seats will be $19,
Field Box seats will be $17 and Plaza Reserved
seats will be $15.
Crown seats will increase to $120, Dugout seats will go to $40 and Pavilion seats will go to $20.
The Royals said they would hold the line on prices for View Level Box at $12. View Level Reserved at $11 and maintain split-pricing for General Admission at $7 for adults and $3.50 for kids younger than 14.
The Royals said the ticket increase on 45 percent of the seats at Kauffman Stadium was just the third in eight years.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Volleyball at Baylor, 7:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Pittsburgh State (scrimmage) 3 p.m.
Soccer vs. Iowa State, 4 p.m.
Women's tennis at San Diego State Invitational
Rowing at Head of the Des Moines
Football at Oklahoma, 2 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m.
Women's tennis at San Diego State Invitational
Soultball vs. Washburn, 2 p.m.
and vs. Dodge City Community
College. 4 p.m.
Cross country at Oklahoma State University Cowboy Jamboree
The Associated Press
Romania returns medals to protest the taking away of gymnast's gold
SYDNEY, Australia — Romania has returned its remaining two medals in the Olympic women's all-around gymnastics competition to protest Andreae Raducan's loss of her gold medal for taking cold medication containing a banned substance. Romanian national TV reported.
"The gold, silver and bronze medals have been returned although initially (coach) Octavian Belt favored keeping the gold and silver medals which the Romanians would have won anyway," Romanian TV said in the report from Sydney.
But Franklin Servan-Schraiber, representative for the International Olympic Committee, said the medals had not been returned. The Romanians are waiting to see what the results are of Raducan's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
She has a hearing later in the day
"It's held up until the Court of Arbitration makes its decision." Servan-Schreiber said.
The action by the IOC's executive board meant that Raducan's teammate Slimona Alamar moved up to get the gold, while Romanian Maria Olaru got the silver. Liu Xuan of China then got the bronze.
The 4-foot-10, 82-pound Raducan was stripped of her gold from the women's all-around after she tested positive for pseudoephedrine, a banned stimulant. She is the first gymnast ever to be stripped of a medal because of a drug violation.
The Romanian team doctor who gave her the
drug was expelled from the games and suspended through the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake and 2004 Summer Games in Athens.
"Doping is the presence of a prohibited substance in the body. There is no room for individual sympathy," said Francois Carrard, the IOC's director general. Carrard will defend the IOC decision at today's arbitration hearing.
"This is one of the worst experiences I have had in my Olympic life," said Jacques Rogge, vice chairman of the IOC's medical commission. "Having to strip the gold medal from the individual for something she didn't intentionally do was very tough."
Raducan was allowed to keep her gold from the team competition and silver in the vault final. But losing the all-around gold was devastating for the teen.
Even the IOC acknowledged that Raducan's case is not like most others. She took a common cold medicine, and it provided "no competitive advantage at" "Commander said."
that competition." Carrard said.
But she still had a banned substance in her body, said Dick Pound, IOC vice president and head of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
"You just can't leave the field of competition with a gold medal if you've tested positive," Pound said. "Whatever the cause, you've potentially affected the competition."
Raducan's case drew strong reaction Romania, where some 400 students, some chanting "Give the medal back," marched through the southern city of Craiova on Tuesday demanding that Raducan's gold be returned to her.
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