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Wednesday August 27,1997
HOROSCOPES
Today's birthday (August 27): Today is an 8:
Do not let yourself get stressed, things will work out even when it
seems like they won't. Let yourself be pampered, it is time for you to
get instead of give.
Virao: Todav is a 6.
It is OK if you make a mistake today. Don't be afraid to ask for help. A private matter could be bothering you. Talk it over with an old friend.
Libra: Today is a 9.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
An anxious, competitive person wants to tell you what to do. Although annoying, it could be education. Be willing to try a new idea in private tonight.
Sagittarius; Today is a 9.
A project that involves everyone would eliminate squabbling. If possible, arrange a trip that includes both physical and mental exertion.
Capricorn: Today is a 6.
You have a plan — stick to it. Meanwhile, do not lose your sense of humor. Even the most outrageous suggestions can add to the fun.
Aquarius: Today is a 9.
The difficulty today is leadership. Somebody may not want to mind you. Do not put the matter to a vote You have the knowledge. Do the confidence.
Pisces: Today is a 5.
Watch out for an obnoxious person. You may prefer a visit with friends or a romantic movie to a boisterous crowd tonight.
Aries: Today is a 9.
Taurus: Today is a 5.
This could be an interesting day. An argument could develop, but it is all in fun. You should be lucky in sports, love, partnerships or legal proceedings.
Gemini: Today is a 10.
If you offer suggestions today, the suggestions will be accepted. It is also a good time for travel. Sports are favored.
You and a friend might disagree but be patient. When you reach a consensus, you will have something that will stand the test of time.
Cancer: Today is a 5.
If you are having trouble with an intellectual type, it may be your attitude. Stop acting like you know everything. Maybe you do but try to be humble.
NOTE: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
If you have been thinking about getting an electronic gadget, shop today. Get high quality, and you will save yourself trouble. If you are short on cash, an older person might lend you some.
Battery charge won't take Williams to court
SPORTS BRIEFS AND SCORES
A misdemeanor domestic battery charge against former Kansas basketball player B.J. Williams has been dropped because the alleged victim
changed her story, a prosecutor said.
Williams, 22, a forward-center who completed his eligibility in the spring, was arrested about 4 a.m. May 31 after allegedly grabbing and hitting his 24-year-old wife.
Police reports said the two had been arguing about a party attended.
Williams:Domestic battery charges have been dropped
Williams had
"The case was dismissed because the victim's story changed as to what occurred that evening, so we couldn't proceed," said Jerry Little, a Douglas County assistant district attorney.
A trial had been scheduled for Monday in Douglas County District Court.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sprint Corp, will kick off its sponsorship of the National Football League this fall by providing a free-calls program from 7 to 11 p.m. during Monday night football games.
Phone for free during Monday night football
From Sept. 1 to Oct. 6, those who sign up for the company's Sprint Sense calling program will get free long-distance calling on Monday
Existing customers also can sign up for the promotion and get the same free calling benefits, but only during November.
"We want to provide some rewards for existing customers, but it's mainly an acquisition tool for new customers," said Catherine Goodson, a Sprint representative.
nights through the end of the NFL season.
New customers of Sprint PCS, a new wireless calling service, will get free local calls on Monday night through the season
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State basketball coach Tim Floyd has added another Guard to the Cyclone roster as he continues to shore up a position that was gutted during the summer.
Kansas City-based Sprint announced its sponsorship deal with the NFL in May 1996.
Lamont Sides, a 6-foot-2 freshman from High Point, N.C., has enrolled at Iowa State and will play for the Cyclones this season.
Texas basketball star enrolls at Iowa State
This is the first major NFL promotion the company has undertaken.
Sides was named the most valuable player last season at Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas.
He will have four years of eligibility.
He led the team in scoring with a 21.3 average and in 3-pointers (85). The team finished 26-8 and was the top-ranked private school in Texas.
Gerrod Henderson of Haynesville, La., fell short of meeting NCAA entrance requirements for freshmen.
Would-be Cyclone C.J. Bruton of Indian Hills Community College in
Ottumwa was declared ineligible by the NCAA for accepting money in an Australian professional league.
Another guard, senior-to-be DeAndre Harris, transferred because he said he did not feel he would play much next season.
MILWAUKEE — Robert Floyd, the 21-year-old son of Raymond Floyd, announced yesterday that he would pro and make his debut in the Greater Milwaukee Open.
The younger Floyd played for three years on the University of Florida golf team and concluded his amateur career — with his father caddying for him — in last week's U.S. Amateur tournament, where he was eliminated in the third round.
Floyd legacy continues as golf legend's son turns professional
His wins include the 1996 Puertorico Classic, the 1996 Dogwood Invitational and the 1997 Gator Invitational.
He was a semifinalist in the 1996 U.S. Amateur and was runner-up in the 1995 Western Amateur.
Floyd, of Miami Beach, Fla., has ranked as high as fifth in the Golfweek Amateur Rankings.
Last year, he was voted as the preseason No. 1-ranked collegiate player by the Golf Coaches' Association.
He has signed with International Management Group.
Iverson put on 3-year probation after arrest for gun, marijuana
The older Floyd has won the Masters and the PGA Championship during his career.
A marijuana possession charge was dropped in a plea agreement.
NEW KENT, Va. — NBA Rookie of the Year Allen Iverson pleaded no contest yesterday to carrying a concealed weapon and was placed on probation for three years.
Under the agreement, the Philadelphia 76ers guard reached with prosecutors, he also must undergo monthly drug testing for two years and may not own a gun during that time.
Neither Iverson nor his attorneys would comment after the 10-minute hearing in New Kent County General District Court.
76ers president Pat Croce also left the courtroom without commenting.
Iverson, 22, a native of Hampton, Va., was a passenger in a car that was
stopped early Aug. 3 for speeding on Interstate 64 near Richmond, Va. The car, a Mercedes-Benz, was going 93 mph in a 65 mph zone.
The state trooper who stopped the car smelled marijuana. A search of the car revealed a 45-caliber pistol belonging to Iverson and two marijuana cigarettes — one under Iverson's seat, another in the back seat.
Iverson was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of firearms with a controlled substance.
Under the plea agreement, Iverson also must perform 100 hours of community service.
Commonwealth's attorney Linwood Gregory told reporters that holding a basketball camp for children would not suffice.
SPORTS
CALENDAR
Today
Tomorrow
7 p.m. Managers meeting at 115 Robinson and 8 p.m. officials meeting at 156 Robinson for the intramural flags football season
townsrow
Z n p. m Kansas football vs
Friday
Alabama-Birmingham at Memorial Stadium
7 p.m. No. 9 Ohio State football vs. Wyoming
4 p.m. Kansas soccer at Illinois State
All day. Kansas volleyball in the Nevada-Reno Tournament in Reno, Nev.
Saturdav
All day. Kansas volleyball in the Nevada-Reno Tournament in Reno, Nev.
Big 12 Conference football
Big 12 Conference football
12:30 p.m. Akron at No. 6 Nebraska
2:30 p.m. No. 14 Miami at Baylor
5:30 p.m. Oklahoma State at Iowa State
6:30 p.m. Texas Tech at No. 5 Tennessee
11:30 p.m. Houston at No. 16
Alabama
5 p.m. Southern Mississippi at No.
2 Florida
11 a.m. North Carolina at No. 13 Syracuse
TV TONIGHT
TVData 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30
BROADCAST STATIONS
KSMO 3 In the House Malcolm Good News Spark s Hercules: Legendary Jms. Mad Abo. You Martin iX Cops iX LAPD
WDAF 4 Incredible Animal Rescuies 2 Roar "The Eternal" in Stereo News iX News iX Real TV iX Keenin Ivory Wayans
KCTV 5 Corsay R iX Raymond Cybill (R) iX Murphy Chicago Hope in Stereo iX News iX Late Show in Stereo iX Seinfeld iX
KS06 6 6:30 News Plus News Plus News Plus News Plus
KCPT 1 Wizard of Oz in Concert (in Stereo) Peter and the Wolf State of the Union in Stereo MotorWeek Charlie Rose (R) in Stereo
KSNT 8 Suddeny Caroline "Guarding Tees" ****(1994, Comedy) Shirley MacLane iX News Tonight Show in Stereo Late Night iX
KBMC 9 Survived a Disaster (R) NFL Football Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers in Stereo Live iX News iX Roseanne iX
KTWU 11 Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and Farmersworks "Shan'e" ****(1993, Western) Alain Ladd, Jean Arthur. State of the Union in Stereo
WIBW 13 Cosby R iX Raymond Cybill (R) Football Chicago Hope in Stereo iX News iX Late Show in Stereo iX U.S. Open
KTKA 11 Survived a Disaster (R) NFL Football Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers in Stereo Live iX News iX Seinfeld iX
CABLE STATIONS
AAE 2 Biography Andy Griffith Poirot "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" Law & Order Performance Biography "Andy Griffith" R iX
CNBC 4 Equal Time Hardball Rivera Live News With Brian Williams iX Charles Grodn Rivera Live R iX
CNN 4 Prime News Burden-Proof Larry King Live iX World Today iX Sports Illus. Moneyline iX Newsnight Showbiz
COM 4 "Throw Momma from the Train" ****(1987) Danny DeVito Foxworth Make-Laugh Daily Show Stein's money Saturday Night Live iX
COURT 4 Prime Time Justice Cochran & Company Trial Story Prime Time Justice iX Cochran & Company R iX
CSPAN 4 Prime Time Public Affairs Prime Time Public Affairs R iX
DISC 2 Wild Discovery: Desens Murder in Mind (R) Hitler: The Whole Story Wild Discovery: Desens Murder in Mind (R)
ESPN 4 (6:30) NFL Prime Monday Figure Skating: World Championships Exhibition. R iX Baseball Sportscenter R iX Baseball
HIST 4 Wrath of God: Disasters Wheels of Survival (R) Wheels of Survival (R) Wrath of God: Disasters
LIFE 4 (6:00) "Full Circle" (1996) "Time to Say Goodbye?" (1997, Drama) Eva Mane Saint. iX Homicide: Life on the Street Unsolved Mysteries
MTS 4 Sports Music Videos in Stereo VMA History Road Rules Daria (R) Ododville, MTY Loveview (R) In Stereo Adult Videos
SCIFI 4 Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone Twilight Zone
TLC 4 Extreme Machines R iX Rescue Squad (R) Micro Invaders Extreme Machines R iX Rescue Squad (R)
TNT 4 WCW Daymond Nitro (in Stereo Live) WCW Daymond Nitro (in Stereo Live) Renegade "Henderson"
USA 4 (6:30) U.S. Open Tennis: Mens and Women's Fourth Round. (in Stereo Live) Silk Stalkings Judas Kiss iX Renegade "Fighting Cage" iX
VH1 4 Hard Rock Live (R) Pop-Up Video Pop-Up Video Big Backyard BBQ (R) Pop-Up Video Elms from the Waist Up iX
WGN 4 (7:30) Heaven R iX Buffy the Vampire Slayer News in Stereo Wisguety in Stereo In the Heart of the Night iX
WTBS 4 (6:35) Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers at Atlanta Braves. Live iX "Pottergelist" (1982) A suburban family's lives are disrupted by vengeful ghosts.
PREMIUM STATIONS
HBO 4 "Clueless" ****(1995) Alice Silverstone iX "The Babysitter" ****(1995) Suspense Alice Silverstone iX "Hostile Intention" (1997) Rob Lowe. NR iX
MAX 4 "Awakenings" ****(1990) Ramiro Robin Williams. PG-13 "Brook箭逸" ****(1996) Adventure John Twinkle iX "Lover's Leap" ****(1995) NR
SHOW 4 Stargate SG-1 Cold Lazars "Awakenings" ****(1990) Drama) Roben Williams. PG-13 "Moonlight and Valentino" ****(1995) R iX "Marrying"
Performed by the company of the 2nd KU Summer Theatre Program in Katohi, Greece.
Thursday, August 28,
and Thursday,
September 4, 1997.
6:00 p.m.
by Euripides
No admission will be charged. Please bring a blanket or chair for your comfort.
The performance will be held at West Campus, in the grassy area surrounded by trees on the north side of the reservoir.
In the event of inclement weather, the 8/28 performance will be postponed to Thursday, September 4.
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