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Friday October 8,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 6.
You might be upset enough to sue somebody. If you were going to do that, it would probably be about a work-related issue. You don't like to put up with much, nor should you. Don't punch anybody in the nose, though. If it's really that bad, you'll have a good case.
Taurus: Today is a 7.
Gemini: Today is a 10.
You may be hurting today. Is there a habit you could change that would help you to feel better? Consult a professional. Don't try to figure it out all by yourself. If you've known how to fix it, you'd already have done it by now, right?
You're incredibly lucky today. Launch new projects now — personal, work-related, romantic. Make it happen. This is the kind of day when dreams could come true. What they are and what that will look like when it happens is up to you. Get busy.
Cancer: Today is a 6.
You love to take care of others, but you're under a bit of stress today. People you love don't want to go along with your plans, which are probably good for them. Why can't they see that? There's no point in beating around the bush. Come right out and say it.
Leo: Today is a 6.
It's time for you to learn something new. Or, if you already know everything, you should teach. This is not an option; it's a requirement. Amazing as it sounds, you could become a stronger person as a result of what you must do now.
Virgo: Today is a 7.
You really want to do something, possibly a class, that's put a dent in your budget. You may have slightly overextended yourself. Don't worry. If you hustle, you can have it all. Nothing like a little pressure to get you going, and this time you caused it yourself!
Libra: Today is an 8.
Scorpio: Today is a 7.
You're powerful and good looking. You're a creative person, and your talents are enhanced right now. You're easily distracted, though. Does a special relationship need a bit of work? How about a private conversation to get the thorn out.
Sagittarius: Today is a 7.
Capricorn: Today is an 8.
If you're worried about something, it's just about driving you crazy now. You can't stand loose ends, so why not tie them up? Is there something left dangling out there? A class you never finished or a thank-you card you forgot to send? Get it handled.
Your team is important in your life right now. This might be a sports team or the group you work with. Today you'll gain a lot through them, so let them know what you need. You may be a little shy about asking for what you want, but you can get over that.
This is a good day to try something radical. Something you've been thinking about doing, but didn't quite know how. In other words, it's time to climb up to the next level. It's a risk, but a highly calculated one. You could be very successful.
Aquarius: Today is a 7.
Pisces: Today is an 8.
Higher education, philosophy and travel are your themes today. You always like to try new and different things. Well, why not? A pen pal from far away could help you get a fabulous job, for example. Give it a try.
This would be a good day to apply for a loan for education. The money's not coming in quite yet, but odds are good it will later. Your energy and your commitment to yourself are required. If you decide to make it happen, you can.
TRIATHLON
Kansas graduate student Brian Foster, one of the few diabetics to compete in a national triathlon, finished midway through the field in national competition Sept. 27 in St. Joseph, Mo.
Diabetes effects hinder triathlete's performance
The competition consisted of a 1.5 kilometer swim, a 40 kilometer bicycle race and a 10 kilometer run.
Because Foster's diabetes reacts poorly with stress, most diabetics are deterred from competing in intense athletic competitions.
Foster's diabetes did bother him through the race, causing him to finish worse than he had hoped.
"I was physically prepared, but the nerves and emotions were just a little too much for me to handle," Foster said. "I was discouraged after the race, but I am not now. It's not a competition that you can just walk in and breeze through. For me to think that was not realistic. Without the diabetes, I think I would have done well, but not in the Top 12."
Foster's future plans include helping with a marathon through the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and possibly competing again in November.
Melinda Weaver
Orioles release fourth manager in six years
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles got rid of their fourth man ager in six years yesterday, firing Ray Miller after his second straight losing season.
Miller took charge of the team in November 1997 after owner Peter Angeloes forced the resignation of Davey Johnson, who twice took the Orioles to the AL championship series but lost both times.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Under Miller, the team's for.
per pitching coach, the Orioles went 79-83 in 1998, then slumpe
and Los Angeles Dodgers. Miller, 54, did not return phone calls yesterday.
to 78-84 this year despite a $78.5 million opening-day payroll, third-highest in baseball behind the New York Yankees
Baseball's best pitcher felt better yesterday, but the concern about his strained back muscle might not matter unless the Boston Red Sox get at least two postseason wins, causing either a decisive fifth game against Cleveland or a trip to the league championship series.
"There is slight improvement today, but he does have persistent pain," said William Morgan, one of Boston's team physicians. "His condition status is day to day."
Return in postseason of Martinez uncertain
The Red Sox counted heavily on Martinez, the shoo-in for the AL Cy Young award, to win Wednesday night's opener. He led 2-0 when he left with a strained muscle in his back after four innings and Boston went on to lose 3-2.
CLEVE兰AND — Pedro Martinez, still in pain, plans to throw again tomorrow. Whether he'll pitch again in the postseason is less certain.
It appears the earliest he would return would be for a Game 5 at Cleveland on Monday night.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad has agreed to sell his team to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and Wild lead investor Robert Neagle Jr. if a new stadium is built, WCCO-TV reported yesterday
Twins to change hands if new stadium built
St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman, who sought the sale as part of plan to build a new stadium, had not seen
documents that outlined the proposed deal. WCCO-TV reported the purchase price would be $120 million.
Under the agreement, Pohlad would hand control of the team to Taylor and Naegele.
Any deal would be contingent on St. Paul voters approving a Nov. 2 referendum that includes a financing plan. The deal also would need approval from the Minnesota Legislature.
In addition, major league baseball owners must approve any transfer, a process that usually takes 6-to-18 months.
Williams' surgery is a success, doctor says
BIG 12 FOOTBALL
LUBBOCK, Texas — A doctor said Texas Tech junior tailback Ricky Williams underwent successful surgery to repair damage to the
anterior cruciate ligament and the medial meniscus cartilage in his left knee. Rob King, chief team physician and orthopedic surgeon, performed the operation
Williams: Had been touted for Heisman Trophy honors.
Wednesday. King said that the surgery went well and that Williams would
in Kentucky's school openings
against Arizona State. He aggravated
the injury during practice last week and is out for the season.
PRO FOOTBALL
Guard returns early despite predictions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dave Szott is back, two weeks after a knee injury that doctors said would sideline him for at least three weeks.
"Prayer works," said Kansas City's former All-Pro left guard. "I told them I would only need a couple of weeks. I guess I know my body better than they do."
Szott, a 10-year veteran and No. 1 blocker on one of the NFL's finest offensive line interiors, missed the past two games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his knee. He had been hampered the first two games, unable to plant and push off.
GOLF
Americans receive calm welcome at Dunhill Cup
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Playing in Europe for the first time since their rowdy victory in the Ryder Cup, Americans Tom Lehman, Mark O'Meara and Payne Stewart at times met dead — but polite silence in the first round yesterday of the Dunnhill Cup.
There was no heckling to spoil a perfect fall day, or degrade Scotland's national pastime, as the top-seeded U.S.队 defeated New Zealand 2-1 in one eight matches
"They were great, not one negative thing," said Lehman, who was lambasted in Europe for leading a charge across the 17th green at the Ryder Cup.
"I've made my apologies sincerely, they're not hollow and now you go on," he said. "It's up to somebody else to accept the apology."
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Sat.
Soccer Game vs.
Oklahoma State @
4 p.m.
Football Game @
KState @ 1 p.m.
Volleyball Game vs.
Baylor @ 9 p.m.
Coyote Game @ All-
American Tournament in
Austin, Texas
Sun.
Cross country National Invitational/Penn State Open in State College, Pa.
Soccer Game vs.
Oklahoma @ 1 p.m.
Women's Golf Women Collegiate Golf Shootout through Tuesday in Franklin, Ind.
Men's Golf  Missouri
Bluffs intercollegiate
entrance through
Tuesday
St. Charles, Mo.
Men's Golf Missouri Bluffs Intercollegiate Tournament through St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles, Mo.
Cleveland one win closer to AL title
The Associated Press
CLEVELAND — By the time the Indians finished with Boston, the Red Sox had much more than an aching back.
Jim Thome hit a grand slam, Harold Baines added a three-run shot and Charles Nagy pitched seven solid innings yesterday as Cleveland moved within a win of sweeping the AL division series from Boston with an 11-1 rout of the Red Sox.
The Indians, who were the first team in 49 years to score more than 1,000 runs during the regular season, looked for a while like they might try to match that figure yesterday.
Arizona at New York Mets, 7 p.m.
NBC
- At Cleveland 11, Boston 1.
- Indians lead best-of-five series 2-0
- At New York 3, Texas 1
- Texas at New York, 7:17 p.m.
- Yankees lead best-of-five series 2-0
- Atlanta at Houston, 4 p.m., ESPN
Best-of-five series tied 1-1
- Arizona at New York Mets, 7 p.m.
SERIES SCORES
Best-of-five series tied 1-1
Cleveland capitalized on Bret Saberhagen's uncharacteristic wildness and scored 11 runs in a two-inning span to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-5 series.
The Red Sox, who lost Pedro Martinez to a back injury in Game 1, will turn to another Martinez, Pedro's brother, Ramon, to save their season in Game 3 tomorrow at Fenway Park. Dave Burba, a postseason hero for the Indians pitching out of the bullpen last year, starts for Cleveland.
The Indians, who had lost eight straight series openers before winning Wednesday night, have won five straight postseason games against the Red Sox.
Even if he can pitch again, it may be too late for the Red Sox, who dropped to 1-17 since Bill Buckner's infamous error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
Pettitte comes through in Yankee victory
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — This is the reason Joe Torre insisted the New York Yankees keep Andy Pettitte.
Pettitte, once again proving he's at his best in the biggest games, took his turn at shutting down Texas as the Yankees beat the Rangers 3-1 last night for a 2-0 lead in their AL division series. Juan Gonzalez homered in the fourth, ending the Rangers' postseason scoreless streak at 25 innings. But that was all they managed in 7 1-3 innings against Pettitte, the left-hander New
York nearly dealt away at the July 31 trading deadline.
Ricky Ledee's tiebreaking double in the seventh loser Rick Helling and a bases-loaded walk to pinch-hitter Jim Leyritz in the eighth put the Yankees one win away from their second consecutive 3-0 sweep of Texas in the opening round of the playoffs.
The World Series champions will try to finish it tomorrow night at Texas when Roger Clemens pitches against Esteban Loaiza.
No surprise, it was Pettitte who put them in position to advance to the next
round.
Pettitte almost missed out on this party when the Yankees came close to trading him to Philadelphia more than two months ago. At the time, Pettitte was struggling at 7-8 and seemed distracted, possibly by his father's heart problems back in Texas.
But Torre, with help from general manager Brian Cashman, convinced owner George Steinbrenner not to make the deal.
Pettit gave up one run and seven hits in 71-3 innings, walking none and striking out five.