2B
Quick Looks
Wednesday September 1,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 6.
There's plenty of work today, that's for sure. The good news is that there's plenty of money, too.
Don't try anything fancy, though. Just play by the rules. That's going to be true for quite some time, so write it down somewhere.
Taurus: Today is a 7.
Gemini: Today is a 6.
You're in the mood for love today, but it might not come easily. Don't start an argument, even if the other person's ridiculous. Be supportive, and love could blossom. Be critical, and you could end up on your own. Well, temporarily, anyway.
It might seem like somebody's leaning on you today, and that could be the case. That stern demeanor will brighten right up when you tell this person that you'll do whatever it is that he or she wants. Then, scurry around and do it, and you'll really make points.
Cancer: Today is a 7.
Your friends will be your best teachers today, whether you want them to or not. Actually, some of their advice hasn't been requested, but it could turn out to be quite handy, nonetheless.
Leo: Today is a 7.
Today, you might get what you want from an older person simply by asking. You're kind of lucky, and this older person is feeling kind of generous. Don't let the fact that someone else failed keep you from trying.
Virgo: Today is an 8.
The first of the week was kind of tranquil, but now things could start moving. To some it seems like conflict, but to you it seems like action. If you've got your plan prepared, you could be tired of waiting. Just do it.
Today, you may have to deal with things you'd rather avoid — big bureaucracies, money you owe and obligations. If you pretend it's like a class you're taking, some of the pressure will be alleviated. And it is kind of a class, really — a class called life.
Libra: Today is a 5.
Scorpio: Today is a 5.
Sagittarius: Today is a 5.
You might feel threatened today, as if somebody that you thought you knew pretty well is attacking you in some way. Actually, that might just be the mood you’re in. This person could be asking you to do something, but you're not in the mood to be told what to do. Think about it and be nice.
Capricorn; Today is a 9.
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
You have to do a lot of work that must be done perfectly. That's the bad news. The good news is that this condition is only in effect for a little while, and you'll have more time to play tomorrow. You might even be able to play tonight if you're not too tired.
This is a very lucky day for you. Overseas contacts could bring in the money, or perhaps you'll get a special deal on an imported item. Your prospects for love also look excellent, and that's the kind of love that lasts forever. Let bygones be bygones, and you'll see.
Pisces: Today is a 6.
You've been under a bit of pressure lately. Your work's demanding, and you may feel squashed. Instead of arguing with your sweetheart, you two should comfort each other. And, the privacy of your own home is the best location, if you can find time to get there, together!
Have you been thinking about buying a home of your own or fixing up the one you have? If so, think about it more right now because a good deal could be out there. You might find out about it at work, or from a dear friend, so let people know what you're looking for.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Prep standout shows interest in Jayhawks
Kansas men's basketball coach Roy Williams has said in recent weeks that he would like to save one of his three available scholarships in his recruiting for next season, but with prep center Modibo
Diarra listing Kansas among his top three schools. Williams may change his mind.
Williams; says that he would like to save one of three available basketball scholarships
center from Notre Dame Prep School in Fitchburg, Mass., is tabbed as a force inside and a strong rebounder. Rounding out Diarra's top three are Kentucky and Louisville.
According to ESPN Sportszone recruiting experts, Diarra is the top-rated center in the land and the 16th best overall prospect. The 6-foot-9
Also on ESPN's top 10 centers list is South Dakota center Jared Reiner. The 6-foot-10-inch, 240 pound Reiner whose stock increased drastically after his strong performance at several summer AAU camps, has listed Kansas along with Connecticut, Utah and Illinois as schools he would conduct in-home visits with.
"This year's prep class is full of everything but stars in the post," Keith Cavanaugh, ESPN recruiting analyst said.
Analysts said that this is a down year for high school centers, but as always there are some prospects.
Some of those stars at other positions are on Kansas' wish list. The top two being 6-foot-5-inch swing-
Matt Tait
man DeShawn Stevenson from Fresno, Calif., and 6-foot-8-inch power forward Travon Bryant from Long Beach, Calif. Stevenson is listed in the top 5 overall by many analysts and may opt for the NBA, while Bryant is in most top 30s.
Football, basketball tickets now available
Sports ticket distribution is more convenient this semester thanks to changes in the distribution process.
Instead of assigning a specific day for students to pick up their preordered sports packages based on their last names, the ticket office is allowing everyone to retrieve tickets at their convenience.
Students can get their football tickets as well as basketball coupons in front of Allen Fieldhouse until Friday. After Friday, students can get their tickets at the ticket office.
"I used to be a student, and I know how inconvenient this process can be," Jeffries said. "This year, I ordered the coupons early enough that they could be handed out together."
"It's much easier this way," said Jason Joffries, ticket office associate. "Students can just come down anytime they want without worrying which day was theirs."
This is the first semester that the basketball coupons are available at the same time as football tickets.
Students who did not purchase sports packages during enrollment can buy them starting tomorrow. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
—Melinda Weaver
PRO FOOTBALL
Chiefs, offensive tackle negotiate contract
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — John Tait
said he was prepared to sit out his first year in the NFL if he didn't get the deal he wanted from the Kansas City Chiefs.
But Tait told The Kansas City Star
Ilsas City Star on Monday that his hold-out has ended. He
said he agreed to the terms of a five-year contract — and that he expects to contend for a starting spot. Contract terms were not available late Monday.
Tait, an offensive tackle who was the 14th player taken in this year's NFL draft, disputed reports that the Chiefs had second thoughts about drafting him after watching him in off-season minicamps.
PRO HOCKEY
Florida's Ciccarelli plans to call it quits
SARNIA, Ontario — Right wing Dino Ciccarelli is apparently hanging up his skates after 19 NHL seasons, according to a published report.
Troubled by a back injury last season, Ciccarelli had six goals and one assist in only 14 games for the Florida Panthers, who bought out the final year of his contract in July to make him an unrestricted free agent.
The 39-year-old will announce the end of his playing career today, he told his hometown newspaper.
Ciccarelli is ninth on NHL's career goal-scoring list with 608 goals two behind Bobby Hull and Vancouver's Mark Messier.
U.S. executive resigns committee position
OLYMPICS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A proposed sweeping reorganization of the hierarchy of the U.S. Olympic
Committee will claim executive director Dick Schultz, who announced he would step down next year.
Schultz lauded the recommendations for restructuring but said at a press conference on Monday that he would not seek the new position of president and CEO, which would replace his current job. He said it would require a longer commitment than he was prepared to make.
Last weekend, the USOC executive committee adopted a preliminary report from a USOC public-sector task force and from an independent consulting firm intended to put it more in line with how major corporations function.
PRO BASKETBALL
Bird hid heart trouble from team physicians
NEW YORK — Larry Bird says he had an irregular heartbeat during offseason workouts late in his career with the Boston Celtics, but he never told team doctors.
He said he would feel sudden exhaustion and his heart would start "jumping around," according to an excerpt in this week's Sports Illustrated from his upcoming book, "Bird Watching: On Playing and Coaching the Game I Love."
After retiring in 1992 and joining the Celtics' front office, Bird felt the episodes more often. He finally told team physician Arnie Scheller and was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation
"I always knew there was something wrong with my heart." Bird wrote. The episodes, as he called them, apparently didn't occur during the regular season.
Bird was put on medication and told to exercise, eat healthy foods and drink alcohol only in moderation. But his condition worsened in the spring of 1997, right before he became the Indiana Pacers' coach.
The Associated Press
Oklahoma State ready to battle Louisiana Lafayette
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Sooner fans, who raised more than $38,000 through their efforts, were treated to a passing
snow by new quarterback Josh Heupel. Heupel, who transferred to Oklahoma from Snow Junior College in Utah, completed 17 of 29 passes for 222 yards in Saturday's scrimmage in Tulsa.
Overall, the young quarterback has impressed new Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops.
"Josh established himself as the number one
quarterback in the spring." Stoops said. "We feel very good about what he has done. He has tremendous leadership ability."
It's that special time of year. The sun is
it's that special time shining, the weather is still hot, and it's nonconference time in the Big 12 Conference. Fans of the conference usually use the first few weeks of the season not only to get a feel about how
their teams will do this season, but also to learn exactly who their teams are playing.
For example, Oklahoma State is playing the
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns this weekend, an independent school that finished 2-9 in 1998 and hired a new coach, Jerry Baldwin. Missouri, meanwhile, is playing the Alabama-Birmingham Blazers, who finished 4-7 in Conference USA last season, on Saturday in Columbia.
While Missouri fans may think the Tigers are in for a cakewalk this weekend, Missouri coach Larry Smith thinks otherwise.
Cowboy linebacker Terrell Knaups thinks the same about the Ragin' Cajuns
"As a player, we have to go out and play this team like they were a Big 12 team," Knauls said.
—Edited by Jamie Knodel
Week:
Sept. 1 - Sept. 7 wed. thurs. fri. sat. sun. mon. tues.
football
Game vs.
UMKC @ 7 p.m.
at West Virginia Tournament
vs. Baltimore - Maryland @ 5 p.m.
vs. Oakland @ 12:30 p.m.
vs West Va. @ 6 p.m.
volleyball
soccer
Game @ Utah @ 5 p.m.
Game @ Weber State @ 2 p.m.
rowing
swimming