2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2002
SPORTS
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 2).
Today's Birthday (Oct. 2). Go over your plans carefully this year, and make at least one big wish come true. Friends are enthusiastic and willing to help, but they won't always understand. But don't let that stop you.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 9. You're in the mood to go full speed ahead, and you'll most likely be successful. But don't overlook the practical side. Work harder, and keep your costs down.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 8. Don't let a difference of opinion get in the way of a good thing. Opinions are transitory. What you're building is much more important and will last.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is an 8. Your life just got more interesting and a little more complex. Pay more attention to the little stuff in order to avoid embarrassing accidents.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 5. A look through your recipe drawer could uncover forgotten favorites. Sort and file, and you might find something that spurs you to take action.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8.
It may seem like there is enough money,
but you still ought to spend it quite wisely.
Think ahead before taking action. Spontaneity is too expensive now.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6. Others are having difficulty getting organized. This is a gold mine for you. Tell them you'll be glad to help them set priorities for a price.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is an 8. Complications arise as you discover an overlooked obligation. Haven't found it yet? Better check your lists, and your calendar. It's always best to find it before you're reminded.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5. You've heard the rumors. Now find the facts. It'll be easier than you think. A friend in the know will be glad to help.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is an 8.
You don't have all the answers yet, but
don't let it bother you. Continue to ask
the tough questions and dig behind the
scenes. You'll discover a new and very
fruitful area of inquiry.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. Other people may be doing without, but you have more than enough to keep you busy. Do it all just long enough to learn to do it well. Then, delegate.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 6. Ask a well-organized friend to help you set priorities. Once you know what's important and what's not, your stack of stuff becomes less intimidating.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8. Don't argue with a person who can help you win. Figure out a compromise, even if it means stifling your true feelings for a while.
Knicks star faces assault charge
The Associated Press
STAMFORD, Conn. — New York Knicks center Kurt Thomas was ordered to stay away from his wife and home at his arraignment yesterday on charges he assaulted her during an argument over a laptop computer.
Amber Thomas' lawyer, Gary Cohen, says the 6-foot-9, 235-pound player assaulted his wife while she was holding the couple's daughter. Kurt Thomas' lawyer denied this accusation. Two other children Amber Thomas had from a previous marriage were not home at the time, Cohen said.
Thomas did not enter a plea to charges of third-degree assault and risk of injury to a minor.
The order prevents Thomas from entering the couple's home in Greenwich or having any contact with his wife. He will be allowed to go home one
Lawyers said the couple was getting a divorce after about two years of marriage. Thomas declined to comment after the arraignment.
more time with a police escort to get his belongings.
"I wish him the best. This is traumatic," Amber Thomas said.
Cohen said Monday's fight was over the computer.
"The anger escalated from verbal abuse to physical contact. Mrs. Thomas did suffer some physical injuries," Cohen said.
Detroit's Lars Pujol
Hart spent several hours Monday and Tuesday meeting with owner Tom Hicks and assistant general manager Grady Fusion about the future of the team.
Narron did not immediately return a telephone call.
Narron drove home to North Carolina after Sunday's season-ending game. He had one year left on a two-year deal signed two months after he replaced Oates.
Thomas did not accompany the Knicks for yesterday's start of training camp in South Carolina. He was one of the team's most dependable players last season, even when the team failed to make playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
"I am convinced that John and Grady have made a thorough and complete evaluation in reaching the
ons for the first time in 15 years.
He averaged 13.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, play ing in all 82 games.
Rangers manager Narron fired
The Associated Press
team's northeast straight approach. Narron went 134-162 after taking over in May 2001, including a 72-90 mark this season. He replaced Johnny Oates after the team started 11-17 last year.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Narron was fired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Tuesday after the team's third straight last-place finish in the AL West.
year. "This has been a very difficult decision because I like and respect Jerry Narron." Texas general manager John Hart said. "But we have to make some tough decisions now. Our fans deserve better than the record and performance of the 2002 Texas Rangers."
Narron is the fifth manager fired since Sunday, the last day of the regular season. The New York Mets fired Bobby Valentine on Tuesday, while the Cubs' Bruce Kimm, Tampa Bay's Hal McRae and Detroit's Luis Pujols also were dismissed.
decision to change managers," Hicks said.
Texas struggled all season, even with All-Star shortstop Alex Rodriguez hitting .300 and leading the majors with 57 homers and 142 RBIs, and an opening-day payroll of $105 million.
opening-day play on Oakland opening-day play on Oakland Texas lost 13 of its last 16 games, including a closing 1-9 road trip. The Rangers finished 31 games behind AL West champion Oakland.
Part of the problem was injuries. The Rangers had 17 players spend a team-record 1,429 days on the disabled list, including closer Jeff Zimmerman, two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez, 10-time All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez and expected No. 1 starter Chan Ho Park.
Narron used 51 players, including a club-record 27 pitchers.
27 pitchers. "This season has certainly been very frustrating and painful for all of us." Hart said. "Injuries have obviously played a major factor, but there are a number of areas in which we need to change and improve."
improve Possible replacements include bench coach Terry Francona, pitching coach Orel Hershiser and Buddy Bell.
Narron came to Texas as a third-base coach in 1995, then became manager when Johnny Oates resigned after an 11-17 start in 2001.
He was promoted by then-general manager Doug Melvin, who was fired following the 2001 season. Melvin recently became the GM in Milwaukee.
Baseball labor agreement now official
The Associated Press
NEWYORK—Baseball players and owners made their labor settlement official Tuesday, signing a memorandum that outlines the labor deal that avoided a strike.
Union head Donald Fehr and Rob Manfred, the owners' top labor lawyer, signed the "memorandum of understanding" separately Tuesday at their offices.
The agreement, which binds the parties, ensures baseball will have labor peace through the 2006 season.
The guarantee of 11 straight uninterrupted seasons following the end of the 1994-95 strike would be the longest period without a stoppage since the players' association was formed in 1966.
On Aug. 16, the union's executive board set an Aug.30 date for a strike, which would have been baseball's ninth work stoppage since 1972.
Free forAll
Before anyone calls in about the Mizzou win on Saturday and claims that Mizzou doesn't suck, the response is, yes they do. Mizzou sucks.
I just saw Vin Diesel on campus. Guess what, Vin? Mizzou sucks.
I love Kirk Hinrich, and I want to have his babies.
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no
With Saturday's win, Mark Mangino has already surpassed Bill Snyder's record for wins in the first year. Ain't that cool?
Yeah, I was just wondering who that guy is who looks like a cross between Drew Gooden and Pharrell from the Neptunes? Thanks.
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BASKETBALL Men's basketball team to hold walk-on try-outs
Students interested in trying out for the University of Kansas men's basketball team will soon get their chance.
ball跑 Willow Canyon Walk-on-try outs will be held in Allen Fieldhouse beginning Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8:00 p.m.
Any KU student interested in participating should stop by the men's basketball office (250 Wagnon Student-Athlete Center) between Oct. 1 to 10 to fill out preliminary paperwork. Students should bring proof of health insurance and proof of a physical examination taken within the past year to the basketball office. Watkins Health Center on campus offers student physical exams.
Any questions should be directed to Ben Miller, Jerod Haase or C.B. McGrath in the basketball office (864 3056).
Jessica Scott
OLYMPICS Medalist drops lawsuit, rejoins ABC sports
NEW YORK — Olympic gold medalist and Emmy Award winner Donna de Varona dropped her $50 million discrimination suit against ABC Sports and is rejoining the network.
She will work as a commentator and reporter for ABC.
report how we have settled our differences and look forward to returning to ABC," de Varona said.
The Associated Press
De Varona, then 52, sued ABC Sports in April 2000, saying she was fired because of her age and gender. She won two gold medals at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
BASEBALL New labor contract signed in baseball dispute
NEW YORK—Baseball players and owners signed off on their new labor contract yesterday, approving a memorandum that outlines the agreement that avoided a strike.
Union head Donald Fehr and Rob Manfred, the owners' top labor lawyer, signed the "memorandum of understanding" separately at their offices.
The agreement, which binds the parties, ensures baseball will have labor peace through the 2006 season.
On Aug.16, the union's executive board set an Aug. 30 date for a strike. But the sides reached the tentative agreement about 2 1/2 hours before the scheduled start of the strike.
The Associated Press