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Quick Looks
Wednesday October 20,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 7.
You're under pressure; that's for sure. But,
that's no excuse. Watch where you're going.
Check your lists, too, just to make sure you
haven't forgotten anything. You HATE it when
that happens!
Taurus: Today is a 7.
Today gather with friends to make things happen. You have lots of good ideas, and so do they. You may finally figure out how to make the money you need. And, best of all, you could do it in a way that's fun for everybody. Have that be your goal.
Gemini: Today is a 7.
You look good today. You could be offered a good deal, but there are complications. That may be when your luck kicks in. Don't try to figure it out for yourself. Get an expert's advice and avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Cancer: Today is a 7.
Your imagination could kick in with an impossible idea. Could you make a dream come true? I'll take some doing, but that's OK. Start by figuring out where you want to go and with whom. Head in the right direction, or you'll never get there.
Leo: Today is a 5.
You've got the urge, but you shouldn't splurge. Wait until tomorrow to do that. Sometimes you can follow a hunch, but that's not recommended now. If you want to give a gift, fine. If you want a good deal, wait.
Virgo: Today is a 7.
Are you ready to make some changes? Everything's going according to plan, but not for long. Expect the unexpected and don't dismay. Your partner will be a big help. Together, you'll do fine.
Libra: Todav is a 6.
This is a good day for fantasy and a terrible day for reality. You won't want to go there, at all. Better stay in a familiar environment. If you get off track, you could get lost, and that's no fun at all!
Scorpio: Today is a 7.
You don't have as much money as you'd like for a romantic interlude. Don't worry about it. If you're with the right person, it won't make a bit of difference. If you're not, you'll find out.
Capricorn: Today is a 6.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Friends want to be with you, but you may not be in the mood for a crowd. Sometimes you are, and sometimes you aren't. If this is one of the latter times, don't worry. It'll pass. Meanwhile, rest.
Pisces: Today is a 7.
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
At least one glitch is predicted, maybe two. A lot of intense energy is going around.
Something that changes everything could happen, so take care. Wait 'till you're really sure before you plunk your money down. Don't take risks.
You should have a good day. That puts you in the lucky minority. Money could be tight, and travel's complicated, too. Something about your career doesn't go as planned, either. Stay in communication; that's the key to your success.
You're pretty smart, thank heavens. You may have to learn a new skill, quickly. Don't promise more than you can deliver even if the money's good. If it's a stretch, just let them know in case things don't go as hoped.
Brett receives offer to manage Cleveland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — George Brett again is getting attention as a possible major league manager — this time for the Cleveland Indians, who are seeking a successor to the fired Mike Hardrove.
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The call from Cleveland came about the same time as Brett's conversation last week with the Colorado Rockies, who were left with a vacancy when Jim Leyland retired. The Rockies now appear likely to hire Buddy Bell as a replacement.
Brett told The Kansas City Star late Monday he was contacted last week by former Kansas City Royals teammate Buddy Black, now an assistant to Indians general manager John Hart.
Brett, a 1999 Hall of Fame inductee and Kansas City Royals vice president, hasn't given details of either conversation and said he hasn't discussed the Cleveland possibility with his wife, Leslie.
The Indians have said Hargrove's successor needed not have managerial experience. Brett has none and realizes he would have to rely on experienced coaches on his staff.
Brett played his entire career with the Royals but has not ruled out leaving the club, which is still without ownership.
Buddy Bell may take Rockies manager job
DENVER -- Buddy Bell probably was offered the Colorado Rockies' managing job yesterday and an announcement could come today, the Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post reported.
The Rockies confirmed that Bell was at the team's offices and speaking with the owners and general manager Dan O'Dowd.
"At this time, that's as far as it's
gone," said team representative Jay Alves.
The former manager of the Detroit Tigers would replace Jim Leyland, who retired after the season.
The Rockies want Bell to move to Denver. They don't want a repeat of
Bell, the No. 1 candidate on O'Dowd's list, met with team owners and executives Monday at Coors Field.
last season in which
ayland lived in the clubhouse and kept his home in another state. Bell said he and his wife grew up
Other candidates for the Rockies' job include New York Yankees coach Willie Randolph, Arizona Diamondbacks coach Carlos Tosca, coach Ken Griffey Sr. of the Reds and Florida Martins minor league manager Lynn Jones.
Jets defensive back in intensive care unit
NEW YORK — Kevin Williams of the New York Jets is hospitalized in an intensive care unit and on a respirator for an allure originally diagnosed as stren throat.
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in Cincinnati but that they would be to move on sometime.
The 24-year-old defensive back has an unspecified infection of the throat and lungs. He has been sedated for most of this week and has undergone three surgical procedures to clear fluid from his throat and around his lungs.
Lenox Hill Hospital has honored a family request to withhold information on Williams' condition. The Jets will not elaborate until coach Bill Parcells meets with the media today.
Williams' mother and other family members traveled from Arkansas last week to be with him.
"I believe he's listed in guarded
Williams had been in and out of the hospital for two weeks. Jets team doctor Elliott Pellman has been updated daily by the hospital. Williams also has been examined by a heart specialist and an infectious disease physician.
condition, but I have not been able to speak to him in four days," said Jerome Stanley, Williams' agent.
Chiefs' Alexander to play former team
"It must be a funny feeling to go back into the stadium where you used to play and play against your old team," Alexander said last month when Carter came in as a member of the Denver Broncos. Then Alexander added, "I know it's going to feel funny to me when we go to Baltimore."
KANAS CITY, Mo. — When Dale Carter first returned to Kansas City after starring in the Chiefs' defensive secondary for most of this decade, Derrick Alexander was intrigued.
Now that day is about to arrive. Alexander, who leads the Chiefs with 379 yards in pass receptions, will get his first look at his former fans and teammates when the Chiefs (3-2) play the Ravens (2-3) tomorrow night in Baltimore.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Mizzou rotation ends after Farmer's injury
Jim Dougherty is Missouri's No. 1 quarterback, although he didn't want it to happen this wav.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
rest of the season with his 1-2 punch of Dougherty, who started five games, and Farmer, his designated closer. Farmer was quicker on the option and appeared to have a stronger arm, while Dougherty was
Dougherty, a sophomore, would much rather have won the position than to have it handed to him by injury. The Tigers' quarterback rotation ended in the second quarter of Saturday night's 24-12 upset loss to Iowa State when Kirk Farmer, a red-shirt freshman, suffered a broken leg.
Coach Larry Smith figured to go the
less mistake-prone and
had a generally better grasp of the offense.
Farmer had nine touchdown passes and five interceptions and with a 46-percent
completion rate. Dougherty has completed 58 percent of his passes for four touchdowns with three interceptions.
LOS ANGELES — The prosecutor in UCLA's handicapped parking scandal expects the case to be wrapped up today with no-contest pleas from the remaining three former Bruins football players charged in the matter.
"I expect the three to accept the same plea bargain as the other 16," said deputy city attorney Brian Williams. "Hopefully, this will send a strong message to others in our community that this kind of activity will not be tolerated."
UCLA parking scandal may wrap up today
Washington Redskins running back Skip Hicks, Kansas City Chiefs safety Larry Atkins, and ex-UCLA linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo each face a misdemeanor charge of illegally possessing a handicapped parking placard.
They were scheduled for arraignment in Los Angeles Municipal Court on Sept. 30 but received continuances until today.
Marvin Demoff, Attkins' lawyer, said at that time it was highly likely his client would enter a no-contest plea.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Wed.
Volleyball Game @ Colorado @ 7 p.m.
Men's tennis @ ITA
Regional Championship
in Wichita. Thurs., Sun
Soccer Game vs. Texas
@ 7 p.m.
Rowing Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston
Football Game vs.
Missouri @ 1 p.m.
Volleyball Game vs.
Iowa State @ 7 p.m.
Head of the
Charles Regata in
Boston
Soccer Game vs.
Texas A&M @ 1 p.m.
Swimming Big 12 Relays in Ames, Iowa
Fifteen high school athletes suspended
The Associated Press
OLATHE — Fifteen members of the Olathe East High School football team have been suspended for one game after taking a dietary supplement that was blamed for one player's collapse last week.
action because the supplement was beyond expectations for the school.
The over-the-counter supplement,
Ripped Fuel, can be bought legally at nutrition stores and is supposed to stimulate performance, said Olathe East principal Karl Krawitz.
Although it does not violate the school district's substance abuse policy, Krawitz said the school took
beyond expectations for the school. During a closed meeting with coaches, teammates and parents, the suspended players were very apologetic, not only to their teammates but also to their coaches and the school, Krawitz said.
The supplement is not recommended for use by people younger than 18 years old. Its label says the recommended dosage is two capsules three times a day with a maximum of six capsules daily.
The player who fainted immediately following Friday night's 35-6
loss to Olathe South had taken four capsules during the 2 1/2-hour game, according to Jeff Meyers, Olathe East football coach. Meyers said the player was having breathing problems.
A call was made to 911, he said, but once medical personnel arrived, they decided there was no need to take the player to a hospital. Olathe East canceled its junior varsity game Saturday because the team doctor told Meyers that no player should compete within 48 hours of having taken the supplement.
Francis brings Jayhawks together as family
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"I think they enjoy having them there," Francis said. "They are really good with them, and it gives them an introduction to having young (children) around."
Back on the bus, the Francis family spent time together watching the Disney film The Prince of Egypt while most of the players napped. Mark Francis tended to family needs, as well as team needs, as he has done on a daily basis while trying to successfully balance fatherhood and coaching.
"I'm trying to [balance time well]." Francis said. "This was
the first time they've come on the road on a bus trip, and I think they did a good job. They behaved themselves and had fun."
The team has grown as a family through the Francis image. Constant laughter is heard on the team bus as players share inside jokes. Bonding activities such as making a team time capsule also occurred. Even at their hotel, the girls piled into one room to watch American Pie together.
The players agree that the success began with Francis, and they think he is here to stay.
"I see him being here a long
time, Loebert said. When you see a coach come in and you see people's attitudes change, that's when you know they're effective." As the bus rolled down Interstate 70 heading back to Lawrence on Sunday night, a few lights glimmered above athletes who were finishing their weekend homework. But for many, the lights were out. After covering more than 800 miles of road and playing two soccer games, most of the players went to sleep, and so did Caleb who rested soundly in his father's arms.
- Edited by Brad Hallier