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Tuesday September 21,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 7.
All your hard work might seem like it's been in vain, but it really hasn't. The goals you're after keep growing; that's all. Haven't you noticed that as soon as you get to where you want to be, something over there looks better? This is perfectly natural. Learn to love it.
Taurus: Today is a 6.
You're a pretty easygoing person, but something that's said could rub you the wrong way, even though the other person thinks it's fine. Instead of keeping your thoughts to yourself, speak up. The other person really may be clueless.
Gemini: Today is an 8.
You should look good, and you get stronger by the minute. It's time to reach a little further than you've ever gone before — mentally, that is — and maybe physically, too. Start drawing plans for your next excursion.
The work you're doing should be pretty lucrative right now. You're either making good money or being frugal with what you have. Don't brag about it, though. You don't need to incur a friend's jealousy.
There's only one way to get ahead, and that's by constantly testing your limits. You may not get as far as you want today, but next time you try, you'll get further. Don't give up, even if you've turned back.
Leo: Today is a 5.
Virgo: Today is a 6.
There's way too much to do today. In fact, you may even have to cancel a couple of things. A trip out of town could be one of them. You're probably doing OK, though. You're raking in the bucks.
Libra: Today is a 7.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
Sagittarius: Today is a 7.
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
You're busy trying to be two places at the same time. You may be tempted to quit your job, but you probably need the money. Someone you know wouldn't mind helping, so go ahead and ask.
Aquarius: Today is a 7.
What you're learning could conflict with what you already knew. Don't feel bad. Situations change. A friend can help you catch up on the latest developments. They're nice to know, even if the most important stuff always stays the same.
It's always easier to get a loan when you don't need the money, and that could be the case again today. You may decide against borrowing, but it's nice to know what you're worth. It's a good time to find out, again. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Pisces: Today is a 6.
You think things are going well, and then you get home and find out your roommate's mad at you, the toilet's been running all day and your water bill's sky high. No need to be alarmed, but you'd better check before you join the gang for dinner out.
A person who's been bugging you is about to experience a rude awakening. What he or she thought was going to happen, isn't. This is not your fault, but you don't want to catch any flak. When the news hits, you better be doing something else, across town if p
Kansas students will have the opportunity to act like journalists tomorrow night as football coach Terry Allen will talk about the season, break down a team film and answer questions.
Allen to discuss season, field student questions
KANSAS FOOTBALL
Anyone can attend the conference at 7 p.m. in Hadi Auditorium inside the Wagnon Student Athletic Center.
The event is sponsored by the H.A.W.K. Club, Helping Athletics Win at Kansas, which is in its first year.
"These types of events are usually reserved for alumni groups," said Michael Henry, the club's founder. "The fact that Coach Allen would take time from his schedule not only to talk to students but to sit down with us and go over film with us shows his dedication to make this program all inclusive to the student, the player and the alumn."
— Melinda Weaver
PRO FOOTBALL
Notes: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Chiefs running back out for rest of season
KANAS CITY, Mo. — One day after the greatest game of his career, Kimble Anders had surgery on his Achilles' tendon and will be lost for the year, Kansas City Chiefs coach Gunther Cunningham said Monday.
Anders, a former Pro Bowl fullback, was converted this year to halfback and carried 22 times for 142 yards in Sunday's 26-10 victory against Denver — the biggest day by a Chiefs back since 1991. He went down late in the fourth quarter.
A skillful blocker and pass-catcher
as well as runner, Anders was also a quiet leader. He was placed on injured reserve late Monday.
Also Monday, left guard Dave Szott underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The former All-Pro, who missed all last season with an arm injury, sat out most of the Denver game. Szott said he hoped to be back in two weeks.
"It's tough. It's tough personally," Cunningham said. "The football part, those things happen. You've got to go on. But it's tough personally because Kimble's done a great job for all of us."
"But my wife wintes when I say that," he said. "I missed enough time last year. I don't want to miss much more."
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Four months ago, Brad Faxon had a broken wrist and didn't know if he could ever play golf again. On Monday, he proved more than that.
Golfer wins tournament four months after injury
Faxon beat Fred Funk in a two-hole playoff to win the B.C. Open. It was his sixth career victory and first in two years, and surely one of his sweetest.
After playing 36 holes and one playoff hole during 12 hours on Sunday, Faxon parred the only hole the pair played Monday. He won in 15 minutes when Funk self-destructed on the par-4 No. 18.
"It's really nice to be able to come back and win this soon after injury," said Faxon, who broke his left wrist in late May while changing a floodlight on the roof of his Rhode Island home. "It could have been a career-ending thing."
Funk's drive sailed into the trees lying the right side of the fairway and his second shot ricocheted off a tree trunk diagonally across the fairway.
"It's a tough driving hole," said Faxon, who earned $288,000.
"There's water left, and with the pin on the right side you can't really use the right side of the fairway. You hit it in that right rough, you don't have a shot at the flag."
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — They chanted his name while sals songs written in his honor blared from giant speakers. Revelers jammed highways, hoping to get a glimpse of him.
Puerto Rican boxer gets hera's welcome at home
Felix Trinidad, a conquering hero come home, was back in Puerto Rico on Monday, welcomed by thousands amid a frenzy of adulation and national pride.
At an airport news conference, Trinidad joked about his victory against Oscar De La Hoya on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
BOXING
"He had a different style of boxing." Trinidad said. "He ran a lot."
rummided's plane landed in San Juan amid roars of "Titol Titol." Fans waved the U.S. territory's lone-star flag and placards declaring "Gallito castaoi" — Spanish for "top-class fighting cock!"
Gov. Pedro Rossello, who praised Trinidad for glorifying Puerto Rico, was among the dignitaries on hand.
was among the top three,
"I promised you this victory, and I
did it." "Trinitad said. "This triumph
is for all of Puerto Rico. There is no
doubt now that the best boxers are
in Puerto Rico — pound for pound
they have the most heart. I feel
super content."
Rockies confirm hiring of new general manager
BASEBALL
DENVER — Dan O'Dowd, an assistant general manager of the Cleveland Indians, was hired as general manager of the Colorado Rockies, a source close to the team said yesterday.
The Rockies planned an afternoon news conference at Coors Field for a major announcement. But the source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed O Dowd's appointment to The Associated Press.
with O'Dowd in a final round of negotiations for the vacant GM position, Denver newspapers reported yesterday.
O'Dowd has been in Denver with his wife, Jackie, since Thursday, meeting with club officials and getting a feel for the area, the Rocky Mountain News reported.
The Rockies met this past weekend
The only other two candidates for the post were Gary Hughes, the
Rockies' vice president of player personnel, and Omar Minaya, assistant general manager for the
New York Mets, the Denver Post reported.
The position was opened by the Aug. 20 resignation of Bob Gebhard, who was the first and only general manager of the Rockies.
Yankees, Nets merger may offer stock to public
NEW YORK — The company that will emerge from the union of the New York Yankees and the New Jersey Nets is already exploring the possibility of selling stock to the public, according to a published report.
Crain's New York Business also reported that the new holding company, YankeesNets, expects a tenfold increase in profits by 2005, which might be used to acquire other sports franchises.
Crain's quoted unidentified sources as saying that financial advisers for the new company were exploring a bid for the New York Jets, which have been for sale by the estate of the team's late owner Leon Hess.
The merger of the Yankees and Nets is expected to be finalized in the next few days.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Men's Golf @ Kansas Invitational @ Alvamar Golf Course
Soccer Game @ Southwest Missouri State @ 4 p.m.
Volleyball Game vs.
Texas @ 7 p.m.
Women's Golf @
Women's Golf @
Nancy Interes Dick/
Dick Interes
in Albquerque, N.M.
Thurs., Sat.
**Softball** Doubleheader
@ Jayhawk Field
@ 11 a.m.
Football Game vs. San Diego State @ 6 p.m.
Soccer Game vs. Drury
Volleyball Game @ Missouri @ 7 p.m.
Bartlett varsity
4:00 p.m.
Women's Tennis @
Indiana Invitation in
Bloomington, Ind.
Fat and Sat
Women's Tennis @ Blue
Rader Tennis Classic in
Mufresco, Tenn.
Softball Doubleheader
@ Jiayawk field @
4:30 p.m.
Watson wins his first senior title
The Associated Press
DALLAS — Tom Watson had to wait years before winning on the PGA Tour. He needed only two tournaments to win on the Senior Tour.
Watson shot a 10-under-par 62 Sunday to break a day-old course record at the Bent Tree Country Club to win the $1.3 million Bank One Championship.
The ease of his five stroke victory surprised even him. He was tied for the lead going into Sunday.
"I knew I had to shoot low. And I hadn't shot a low round in a long time," he said.
Watson was a tour rookie in 1971, and he didn't win his first event until he took the 1974 Western Open.
He won his last PGA Tour event in 1998, the Colonial in Fort Worth, at age 48. He joined the Senior Tour ranking sixth on the all-time money-winning list. Watson has now become the third-youngest winner ever on the 50-older tour — and took home a $195,000 winner's check in the process.
The 62 broke Watson's PGA Tour career low of 63, which he had accomplished three times, and beat Hale Irwin's course record of 9-under-par 63 set on Saturday.
Irwin, who finished 12th in the tournament, has 25 Senior Tour victories, three behind Lee Trevino for the most on the tour.
But for one day, Watson could feel the
thrill of being the hot young gun on the tour again, having beaten the tour's best as the top 11 players on the money list were in the field.
While Watson entered the tour, a founding father of the Senior PGA Tour was retiring from the field.
Don January announced his retirement after shooting a 6-over 78 on his hometown course. He shot an 8-over 80 opening round on Friday.
The man who won the first Senior PGA Tour event in 1980, then 22 more, said his game was no longer competitive.
"I don't have any regrets about retiring. The only thing is I wish I'd done it sooner." he said.
Dercher misses Kansan vistas, women
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That was how most of 49er training camp went. During preseason games, he was nervous about getting lots of playing time — his best opportunity to make the team
and kept his focus. By the time the regular season came around, he was relaxed and ready to play.
Dercher knew he wouldn't see much time in the season opener against Jacksonville, but when he did play, it wasn't against other backups. It was against all-pro
defensive end Tony Brackens,
Jacksonville's career sack leader.
"I had three snaps against him. One time I took him to the ground," Dercher said.
He hopes to get more playing time when San Francisco travels to St. Louis Oct. 10. He has about 60 friends and relatives coming to that game, and some of them will be the Kansas connection that Dercher misses.
He still lives with friends he made while attending Kansas, which keeps him grounded in
reality.
"I'm living a little bit better than I'm used to, but I'm not going to run out and spend it all," he said.
That's why he tends to be wary of the women in San Francisco. He can never tell if they like him for his money or for him. Plus, football keeps him busy.
"I haven't had time to find any women out here," Dercher said. "I'd just as soon find a nice girl from Kansas."
- Edited by Chris Hopkins
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