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Quick Looks
Thursday October 7,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is an 6.
Finish up a big job, quickly. Other work's coming soon, so hustle. Things probably won't go the way you've planned them. Knowing that, you can add a Plan B and maybe even a Plan C. Never hurts to have an extra escape route.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
Gemini: Today is a 6.
Conditions today are good for you. Romance looks excellent, and it's getting better. Don't take a risk yet, however, especially with your money. Hold onto as much of that as possible. You don't need it to have a good time, anyway.
Cancer: Today is an 8.
Expect some controversy to build up. You may notice you're getting a bit nervous. Sometimes that can be fun, and sometimes it's annoying. You'll calm down naturally tomorrow. Meanwhile, no caffeine, OK?
It could be a good evening to entertain. You want the place to be immaculate, however. You'll feel even more sociable tomorrow, so why not clean house first? You'll be much more relaxed after that's done. Get help, if necessary.
Leo: Today is a 6.
Count your pennies today. Gather up money that's floating around — like money someone owes you. Make people pay up. Go back all the stuff your neighbors have borrowed, too. Does your mate yue you $$? Ask everyone to pay you back. You might get enough to buy a new toy.
Virgo: Today is an 8.
Venus, the planet symbolizing love, is coming into your sign today. This will make you even luckier than usual in everything — especially love. When you're lucky in love, nothing else matters, right? Except for a small breakdown at home, you've got it made.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
Libra: Today is a 5.
You're pretty casual sometimes, but today you should put in extra effort. You'll get extra points for being perfect. It'll get easier soon since your ruling planet, Venus, is going into Virgo, the sign of the perfectionist. Use this to your advantage.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Capricorn: Today is a 9.
You're always popular, but for the next few weeks, you'll make even more friends. If you're looking for love, join people who are interested in the same things you are. Friendship could blossom into love with no trouble at all.
You've been thinking about your career lately, and there's a good reason for that. Don't worry about what it is; just keep going for that promotion. The money isn't flowing yet, but you're headed in the right direction. Focus on learning, and you'll do fine.
Aquarius: Today is a 6.
Travel could go well today, especially if it's a business trip. You could get romantically involved with somebody you're working with, too. If that's appropriate, fine. If not, watch out! Don't talk yourself into doing something you'd regret later.
Pisces: Today is an 8.
Are you thinking about suing somebody who's not treating you right? Well, maybe a friend can arbitrate for you and keep it from going all the way to court. That might be better for all concerned. You can demand respect, however. That may be the only way you'll get it.
If you need a loan, try again later today or tomorrow. You could get more money to come in if you don't get distracted. A friend has a great idea, but don't let it get in the way of business. Watch what you say today, too.
DENVER — The Denver Broncos switched quarterbacks again, as coach Mike Shanahan yesterday replaced Brian Griese with veteran Bubby Brister.
Brister replaces Griese as starting quarterback
FOOTBALL
"I just think this is the best thing for our football team right now," Shanahan said. "We think this is going to give us a chance to win now."
Brister, 37, was the heir apparent to replace the retired John Elway. But on Aug. 30, after four of Denver's five preseason games, Shanahan benched Brister in favor of the Griese, who threw just three passes as a rookie last year.
The Broncos went 0-4 under Grieese, along the way losing standout linebacker John Mobley and league MVP
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Terrell Davis to season-ending knee injuries.
"The question is, what can we do to give us the best chance to get out of this slump?" Shanahan said. "Brian played well on Sunday and we had a chance to have four touchdowns in the first half. But the bottom line is, we didn't get it done." Brister vowed to get the team back on track.
Griese, 24, said he was surprised by the decision but said he understood something needed to change.
Griese now becomes the backup. and veteran Chris Miller remains No. 3.
High school coach lied about true identity
for granted that their assistant football coach was Nick Edick, an All-American halfback at Notre Dame in the mid-1960s.
But then the real Nick Eddy called the man who was impersonating him, and a ruse that began 20 years ago suddenly fell apart. William Nicholas Eddy-McMullen was forced to resign from the coaching staff, and he had to own up to living a lie.
"I didn't deny it. I didn't embellish it," McMullen said of his claims. "In fact, people were amazed at how modest ... how I didn't talk about my past and my exploits and what I'd done, et cetera."
School officials, tipped off by Eddy's call and a report by The Standard-Times of New Bedford, said they were surprised at why he lied.
"The fact is he didn't need to because he was successful just on his ability as a coach," said David Ferreira, Old Colony's superintendent.
Agassi rejoins Americans in quest for Davis Cup
BASEL. Switzerland — Andre Agassi will play in the Davis Cup, after all.
After having vowed never to play again, Agassi, the world's No. 1 player, decided to return to the U.S. team, saying yesterday he would play in the first round in February.
TENNIS
With Pete Sampras still injured and uncertain to be available, Agassi will anchor American hopes to reclaim the cup.
Last March, Agassi said he would never again participate in Davis Cup competition after friend and team doctor George Fareed was dropped from the squad.
But Agaiss changed his mind after John McFroege became captain.
McEnroe played on 12 Davis Cup
record of 59-10
teams, including five champions. He still holds six U.S. Davis Cup records and compiled an overall
But it wasn't just McEnroe's Davis Cup prowess which swayed Agassi, it also was the fact the U.S. Tennis Association allowed the team to have some say in the choice of captain.
Agassi: Will rejoin U.S. Davis Cup team
American golfers seeking forgiveness in Europe
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Tom Lehman and two American Ryder Cup teammates are seeking forgiveness at golf's most hallowed site: the Old Course at St. Andrews.
But after reading yesterday's British papers, Lehman, Payne Stewart and Mark O'Meara know the controversy surrounding their Ryder win hasn't been forgotten. Not in Europe, at least.
"What better place to come and set things straight than St. Andrews," said Lehman, speaking just a 9-iron away from the famous stone clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club — the venerable custodian of the game's rules and manners.
"It's of concern to me that my reputation has been somewhat damaged," said Lehman, whose behavior was called disgusting by European assistant captain Sam Torrence when the American led a charge across the 17th green in a premature victory celebration.
Lehman, who will lead the Americans in the 16-nation Dunhill Cup when it begins today, said he'd
talked to Torrance and sent letters to the people he wanted to deal with directly.
Duval seeking third Kingsmill resort win
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — David Duval has never won any event three times in a row, not at any level, but that's what the world's No. 2 player will be shooting for starting today in the Michelob Championship.
Duval, who ended a career-long habit of second place finishes on tour two years ago with his first career victory at Kingsmill resort, has made winning a habit since, adding 10 victories the past two years, four this season.
At Kingsmill, where conditions have always conspired to keep the tournament from attracting more than a few stars in any given year, Duval is a fixture.
SOCCER
SAO PAULO, Brazil — The son of Brazilian soccer great Pete was convicted of murder Monday for taking part in a car race on a city street seven years ago and killing a motorcyclist.
Son of soccer great convicted of murder
Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, 29 will serve six years in a work release program.
Also convicted, and receiving the same sentence, was Marcilio Jose Marinho de Melo. 25. He and Pele's son were charged with striking and killing 50-year-old retiree Pedro Simoes Neto who racing their cars in Santos, 50 miles from Sao Paulo. Neto was struck by Melo's car during the race in October 1992.
The verdict was appealed by Nascimento's lawyer, Marion Machado.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Thur.
Men's tennis @
uennis @ Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe, Ariz. Thurs.. Sat.
Soccer Game vs.
Oklahoma State @
4 p.m.
Golf team falters in Illinois
Sun.
football Game @ K-State @ 1 p.m.
Volleyball game vs. Baylor @ 7 p.m.
Men's tennis @ All American Tournament in Austin, Texas
Cross country National Invitational Penn State Open in State College, Pa.
Soccer Game vs.
Oklahoma @ 1 p.m.
By Doug Pacey
Men's Golf Missouri
Buffalo Interclube
Tournament through
St. Charles, Mo.
Women's Golf Women
Collegiate Golf Shootout
through Tuesday in
Franklin, Ind.
By Doug Pacey
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Surprising is the only word that could describe the performance of the Kansas men's golf team earlier this week at the 15-team Window Memorial Classic in Lake Forest, Ill.
The Jayhawks shot 897, finishing in 10th place. 20 strokes behind firstplace Kent.
"We didn't expect to finish (in 10th place) at all," said All-American Ryan Vermeer, Omaha, Neb., senior. "It was a big surprise to all of us.
"It was a combination of things (as to why the team played poorly), but we did play way below our standards."
Kansas was the No.1 team in the country three weeks ago but dropped from that spot after finishing second to Missouri in the Kansas Institutional
Kansas invitational.
Vermeer, who has been ranked as the nation's No. 1 collegiate golfer this year, placed 15th and shot 21 at the Window Mo.
221 at the Windon Memorial Classic.
"I played pretty well in the first and second rounds," Vermeer said. "But I struggled in the third. I hit some bad tee balls and that forced me to have to chip to get back on the fairway. That made it way too hard for me."
Vermeer couldn't pinpoint why the team played so poorly, but Brad
Davis, Newton senior who tied for 43rd at 228, said that part of the team's trouble came from the weather.
"It was a great course, but it was wet and when it's wet it plays long," Davis said.
Vermeer said although the greens were groomed well, he still had trouble putting.
"I didn't putt very well or make very many," he said. "The tournament was a few little mistakes that compiled."
Casey Harbour, Lake Quivira sophomore, had Kansas' best finish, tying for 13th at 220.
The Jayhawks will travel to St. Charles, Mo., Monday to play in the Missouri Bluffs Intercollegiate.
- Edited by Allan Davis
Midfielder befriends World Cup team
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its championship run.
Along the way she met another U.S. star, Shannon MacMillan, and they became instant friends, she said.
"Me and Mac just hit it off," Downing said. "We talk all the time, so it's cool."
Downing spent time with her new friends as they battled for the World Cup title, and she was invited to celebrate with the team following its victory.
"Nike had a party after they won." Downing said. "Adidas rented limos, and I got to party with them. It was the time of my life. It was the most amazing summer I've ever had."
She has even chatted briefly with Mia Hamm, the world's top player, while clowning around with the team during a picture with a life-size Austin Powers doll.
"I told her to get in the picture, but she didn't want to." Downing said. "She's pretty shy."
Although she's looking forward to seeing the team play again, Downing has a personal reason for wanting the team in town.
"It's Shannon's birthday (today)."
Downing said, "so I'm hoping we'll probably get to hang out for a little while after the game."
—Edited by Katrina Hull