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Quick Looks
Friday August 27,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 7.
Today, you're in the mood for love, maybe because of the close proximity of an attractive person. There seems to be a bit of resistance, however. How can you overcome it? Well, the flowers and candy could work again, but maybe this time you ought to try something different. Listen, listen, listen.
Taurus: Today is a 6.
Your friends are there for you, whenever you need them. That's a safe bet because you make new friends when you need them, too. Today, you might be there for somebody else. A friend is up against a deadline that might not get me. You can help simply by taking some of the pressure off. You knows? Miracles could happen.
Gemini: Today is an 8.
This is a good day to draw up your lesson plan. Even if you're not a teacher, it doesn't hurt to know what you're going to do next. A plan helps you get from here to there with grace and ease. Besides, you'll need to present a plan to somebody else to get approval. And another thing, today you'll LOVE writing. You might pop out a short story, too.
Speaking of being rich, you could come up with a brilliant plan soon. You might even figure out a way to battle good feelings, or something that causes them. You're most likely more interested in love than business, but do write down an idea that comes to you. If you don't have a note pad with you, a dinner napkin will do fine.
Leo: Today is a 5.
Today, it might all come together. You'll be thinking about something completely irrelevant when the answer will come to you. The reason everybody's been so hard to manage lately is, well, they're jealous of your talent! And, for some of them, that might be true. They're the ones to watch out for, definitely.
Virgo: Today is a 6.
Your life should look a little brighter today. You and your mate most likely had a good conversation recently. Sometimes, it's hard for you to talk about what you've been thinking. If you didn't get it all out, try again tonight. Conditions are even more favorable for heart-to-heart conversations.
Libra: Today is a 6.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
Finally, everything will make sense. Well, almost everything. Information you didn't have will fill in some of the blanks. A conversation with a friend who's been closer to the top would certainly help. You haven't heard the final story yet, though. Keep listening.
Sagittarius: Today is an 8.
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
Your boss should be in a pretty good mood today.
Want a raise? More benefits? Watch for the right time to bring up the topic. Your hunches should be pretty good today, so rely on them. That ought to work for you in romance, too. The person you’re most attracted to now wants to do whatever you want. Just the way you like it!
Take a moment to tell that special someone how much you care. Actually, this could be the mailman who never mixes your mail up with the neighbors'. Or it could be someone who always gives you a cheerful 'Hi! Howyadain?'"
That person who's been giving you grief might say something really nice. This is why you should never make once-and-forall decisions about people if you can possibly avoid it. That doesn't allow them any room to change. If you kind of forget how they've been, it helps them improve. Give that a try today.
Aquarius: Today is a 6.
Pisces: Today is a 7.
You still have time to work on your wish. It's more likely to come true today anyway. That just points out how you can't take setbacks too seriously. Everything might look dismal one day but turn out fine the next. You're in charge of faith, so you know that.
You and your mate should spend some quiet time together soon. This weekend may be too hectic. An evening at home's ticket. If you don't share a home, then a nice restaurant might do. Some things have to be worked out in a private setting. You've heard each other's arguments. Now, it's time for the compromises.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Kansas City Royals rookie Dan Reichert, struck in the elbow Monday night by a liner off the bat of Albert Belle, will be out the rest of the season.
BASEBALL
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Royals pitcher Reichert out for rest of season
The Royals officials said tests indicated that the right-hander had a crack in his right elbow. Reichert's
it elbow. Reichert's arm will be placed in
arm will be placed in a splint and he will be sidelined at least 4-6 weeks. Reichert, a first-round pick in 1997, was 2-2 with a 9.08 ERA and showed signs of improvement since being
called up from Triple-A in July. He pitched seven shutout innings last week at New York in a victory over the Yankees.
"Dan didn't improve by leaps and bounds, but I could see some subtleties." Royals manager Tony Muser said. "This hurts his development."
Reichert ready for Winter Baal.
Left-hander Tim Byrdak was called up from Omaha to fill the roster spot. Byrdak was 0-2 with one save and an 8.59 ERA in 16 relief appearances for the Royals earlier this year. He was 3-1 with four saves and a 1.81 ERA at Omaha.
Randy Johnson breaks season strikeout record
MIAMI—Randy Johnson reached 300 strikeouts in a season yesterday faster than any pitcher, achieving the milestone against the Florida Marlins in his 29th start.
The previous best was Pedro Martinez, who reached 300 in 31 starts in 1997.
Johnson achieved the record with his eighth strikeout against Florida's Kevin Millar, ending the fifth inning.
Johnson, only the third pitcher to reach 300 strikeouts three times, also reached the mark in 1993 and 1998. The milestone has been achieved 28 times by 14 pitchers, including Nolan Ryan, who did it a record six times.
The Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander struck out six of the first nine Marlins.
FOOTBALL
Chiefs first-round pick may re-enter NFL draft
SALT LAKE CITY—Offensive tackle John Tait, the first-round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs and the 14th overall pick, might sit out the season and re-enter the draft next year.
Tait, who left Brigham Young after his junior year, told The Salt Lake Tribune he would rather miss the 1999 season than sign a deal he considered undesirable.
"It's an option," Tait said. Tait emphasized he had not made a decision. With negotiations at a standstill, he said: "If this thing goes into the season, we definitely have to make some big decisions."
Kansas City reportedly has offered a five-year contract, but Bait wants the right to cancel the final season if he meets incentives.
Carl Peterson, Chiefs general manager, rejected the proposal for voidable years after Tait missed most of training camp. News reports have described Tait's performance at two Chiefs mini-camps as poor.
Tait decided to skip his senior year, partly because at 24 he was becoming old for a rookie by NFL standards.
Tait was drafted higher than any BYU player since quarterback Jim McMahon was taken fifth overall in 1982 by the Chicago Bears.
Neil Smith fighting for spot on Denver defense
DENVER — Neil Smith rubbed his chin and tried to remember the last time he was fighting for a job.
"I can't even remember," Smith said Wednesday as he prepared for practice with the Denver Broncos. "Can't even recall, to be honest with you."
Smith's memory lapse is understandable. The 33-year-old defensive end was a collegiate star at Nebraska and has been to six Pro Bowls in 11 NFL seasons with Kansas City and Denver.
Age, injuries and youthful competition, however, are taking their toll. He missed two games with a torn triceps in 1997, and an abdominal strain kept Smith out of the final two rames last season.
Maa Tanuvasa had a breakout season last year and returns to
ancorp the left end, while Alfred Williams handles the right side. Smith, listed as Tanuvasa's back, finds himself
on the bubble because the Broncos have talented young players such as Montae Reagor and David Bowens, both 22.
But Smith doesn't plan to fail. Energized and healthy, he said he would seek employment with another team if the Broncos cut him before the season begins Sept. 13.
BASKETBALL
Rodman confident that Lakers will re-sign him
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Dennis Rodman is sure the Los Angeles Lakers will re-sign him — if they want to win.
"They ain't gonna win with what they've got, I'll tell you that," Rodman told the Orange County
Although the Lakers haven't offered anything formal, the flamboyant athlete who has made headlines on and off the court with his antics said Lakers
Rodman: Says the L.A. Lakers will ask him back.
owner Jerry
Buss checked
in on him
recently.
"Just to see
what's going on,
that's all. Just
to see where my
head is at."
Rodman said.
The phone at
the Lakers' public
relations
office rang
unanswered yesterday.
The 38-year-old Rodman played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls before joining the Lakers for a short stint last season. The Lakers waived him in April.
TRACK AND FIELD
Runner wins gold in 400-meter competition
SEVILLE, Spain — Cathy Freeman successfully defended her 400 meter world title yesterday, holding off Germany's Anja Ruecker to give Australia its first gold medal at the World Championships. Lorraine Graham of Jamaica was third.
The Associated Press
Freeman was in control throughout the race but had to hold off a late challenge by Ruecker in lane 8 to win in 49.67 seconds, the best time of the season. Ruecker finished .07 of a second back to take silver. Graham had a time of 49.92.
Soccer team to test defense strategies
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win against Park
Jayhawks plan to use this to their advantage.
"It's their first game, they haven't played yet, they're coming to our home field." Francis said. "Our game plan is to put them under as much pressure as we can right from the beginning of the game and not give them any time to get into any kind of rhythm."
Even though they already played an exhibition game, a 7-0
the Jayhawks are not going to take this for granted.
"Any of the Big 12 teams are going to be good," Francis said. "It's going to be a little bit different scenario than we had Monday as far as how much pressure they're going to put on us."
Kansas delivered a complete performance on both offense and defense Monday, launching 49 shots and holding Park College to just one. The team also felt that
although its exhibition was a good warm-up, it wasn't fully tested.
"We still really haven't been tested as a defense or as a team just yet, so we look forward to it," said Emma Di Cesare, junior midfielder.
The Jayhawks play Wyoming at 1 p.m.Sunday on Super Target Field. Wyoming enters its fifth season with a tally of only eight total wins. The Cowgirls defeated Kansas 1-0 in overtime at last year's season finale.
Edited by Darrin Peschka
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