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Wednesday August 25,1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 7.
Somebody who cares very much is watching today. You may get a creepy feeling. Actually, this person probably means well; it's just that you like to be left alone. You're not much on touchy-feely friendships. So, somebody who's over attentive could get on your nerves. Don't snap.
Taurus: Today is a 6.
It may be hard to see how much you've accomplished over the past few weeks, but it's most likely been a lot. There's still something to deal with that might startle you. It's something more expensive than you'd planned. Don't worry. Doing without it is probably good for you.
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. Today you'll LOVE writing. You might pop out a short story, too.
Cancer: Today is a 5.
Your day's looking brighter, and your sweetheart's most likely in a better mood, too. That doesn't mean the day will be a snap or that everything will go according to plan. It's just that, well, you won't care quite as much if it doesn't.
Leo: Today is a 6.
If you were to get what you want, how much would it be? In dollars and cents? You won't get money by winning the lottery, although that would certainly be nice. No, this money looks like funding to create something you've been dreaming about.
Virgo: Today is a 8.
Today, your hassles aren't like the ones you had yesterday. These are more emotional than technical And, in some ways, that's more difficult. You know the technical difficulties can be solved. It's just a question of reading the manual. But, where's the manual on relationships?
Libra: Today is a 7.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
Something you thought would work well may fall flat. Something else, that you thought wouldn't fly, could take off and soar like a hawk. Don't beat yourself up for guessing wrong. Adapt to reality as quickly as possible.
There's another rivalry today, but to you, this looks like a kinder, gentler one. This disagreement might be on the best way to serve others, for example. You have some input that would be valuable to the combatants. They may not have all the information they need to make the decision.
Saaittarius: Today is an 8.
Although you'd like to devote every moment to the soap opera at work, you may not be able to. Something at home needs your attention. It might be nothing more significant than buying groceries, but don't forget it. If you don't do what's expected of you tonight, there will be trouble.
Today, your main concern will be the money. How can you get it without going into your reserves? Actually, that might be your clue. There may be some way to get what you want by using what you have as collateral. This could work at home, and at work.
Aquarius: Today is a 4.
Today's proceedings should turn out well for you, for the most part. There's a lucky break concerning love, but something else might not turn out as planned. That's something you're learning how to do. Be patient tonight.
Capricorn: Today is a 5.
Pisces: Today is a 7.
If you could have anything, what would it be? Your wish would probably not be for yourself. You make the world a better place. It may not happen tonight, but that doesn't mean it won't happen.
BASEBALL
Royals rookie Febles placed on disabled list
Febles, one of three rookies whose outstanding play has given the Royals hope for the future; tore ligaments in the finger while sliding into second base against Tampa Bay on Friday. He left the game immediately and has not played since.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Second baseman Carlos Febles will be out two or three weeks with ligament damage to the little finger of his left hand, the Kansas City Royals said Monday.
After a reexamination in Kansas City on Monday, the finger was placed in a splint and Febles was put on the 15-day disabled list.
Febles, 22, has combined with shortstop Rey Sanchez and rookie center fielder Carlos Beltran to provide Kansas City with terrific up-the-middle defense. The Royals are on pace to challenge the team record of 192 double plays.
"It hurts us tremendously," said manager Tony Muser.
Febeles was hitting.267 with 10 home runs and 50 RBI and was second in the American League with nine triples.
Jed Hansen started in Febles' place Saturday and Sunday and Ray Holbert got the start against Baltimore on Monday.
Febles said he had a similar injury in the minor leagues that was not as serious. Asked whether he felt frustrated, he said, "No. Well, maybe a little bit."
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Baseball legend Rose may attend Fall Classic
NEW YORK—Picture this: Pete Rose on the field before the World Series opener.
For a decade, it's been a dream.
Now it might happen.
Exactly 10 years after Rose was kicked out of baseball for life, commissioner Bud Selig said Monday that if Rose is elected to the All-Century team, the sport's career hits leader would be invited to the World Series.
Rose was snubbed by baseball last month when the living players among the 100 on the All-Century ballot participated in a memorable on-field ceremony before the All-Star game. Rose wasn't asked to a pregame luncheon with the others on the ballot.
Nine outfielders will make the team, and Rose was ninth in the latest vote totals, which were released last week. Stan Musial and Roberto Clemente were close behind.
whoever is elected to that team will be invited to the World Series," Selig said Monday.
Fans vote for 25 players, and the 30-man All-Century team, including five additions selected by a media panel, will be announced before the World Series opener Oct. 23.
"This is a result of an election, and I felt that in terms of what baseball does, those people who are elected ought to be asked to come," Selig said. "But does it change his status or anything else? The answer is no."
Rose said last week that he had heard rumors he might be invited if he's elected.
that he's OK with me being part of the All-City team," Rose said.
"That's good news for me to hear,
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Reserve Cyclone guard to try for Olympics
AMES, Iowa — Tony Rampton, a reserve on the Iowa State basketball team, has left school to try out for the national team in his native New Zealand.
"It has always been a dream of mine to play in the Olympics," Rampton said in a statement Monday. "Returning to New Zealand gives me a chance to further my basketball at the national level."
"In addition to earning his degree, Tony has made numerous contributions to our men's basketball program on and off the court in his four years at Iowa State," Coach Larry Eustachy said.
Rampton received a degree in marketing in May but had one year of eligibility remaining and was going to do some graduate work. He averaged 1.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 29 games last season.
MANHATTAN, Kan—Ian Sulic, a forward from Split, Croatia, has joined the Kansas State basketball team for the 1999-2000 season, Wildcats coach Tom Asbury announced Monday.
Croatian forward joins K-State basketball
Sulic, 6-foot-9 and 230 pounds, averaged 13 points and eight rebounds a game last season for Team Karlovac, a first-division Croatian team. He also led Croatia
to a bronze medal at the 1995 Youth Olympic Games in England.
"We're excited to have Ivan Sulic as a member of our basketball family." Asbury said. "He brings a wealth of international experience to our program."
Sulic will have sophomore eligibility.
PRO BASKETBALL
Free agent Brandon re-sians with Minnesota
A team spokesman would not comment on the signing Monday night, but did confirm the team would have a news conference at 11 a.m. CDT yesterday to announce the signing of a free agent.
According to WCCO-TV, Brandon was going to sign a six-year deal worth nearly $60 million. The Saint Paul Pioneer Press put the figure at $58 million.
MINNEAPOLIS—Free agent point guard Terrell Brandon was set to resign with the Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday, according to published reports.
Brandon's agent, Bill Duffy, did not return phone calls from The Associated Press on Monday.
A first-round round draft pick out of Oregon by Cleveland in 1991. Brandon was traded to Milwaukee in 1997. The Bucks sent him to Minnesota in a three-team, nine-player trade in March when it became apparent he would not re-sign with Milwaukee.
He averaged 13.9 points and 8.6 assists last season, leading the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio.
The Associated Press
Athlete continues to go for golds in Spain
SEVILLE, Spain — A day after losing her bid for a record four gold medals, world 100-meter champion Marion Jones won her opening heat in the 200 meters yesterday.
The Associated Press
Jones, who settled for bronze in the long jump Monday night, eased up in the final 20 meters and crossed the line in 22.69 seconds, the fourth-best time of the seven heats.
Jones hasn't lost in the 200 since 1995 and has won 21 consecutive finals in the event. She said she was tired after getting only five hours of sleep.
"When I was standing behind the blocks, I should have been visualizing the race," Jones said. "Instead, I was visualizing going back to my hotel and going back to bed."
Fellow American Inger Miller, who took the silver behind Jones in the 100 and figures to be her main
challenger in the 200, comfortably won her heat in 22.92.
"It was basically like a workout for me, just feeling it out," Miller said. "I've got the same motivation I had in the 100, the same high energy. That's my plan, to be on the podium."
The fastest time in the women's 200 heats was run by Jamaica's Beverly McDonald, who ran 22.52. Defending 200 champion Zhanna Pintusevich of Ukraine finished only fifth in her heat at 23.19 but still qualified for the next round.
The 200 quarterfinals were last night.
Greene, the last qualifier in his
Maurice Greene, the men's 100 champion, finished only third in his opening 200-meter race. Greene, attempting to become the first man to win the 100 and 200 at a world championship, looked sluggish as he was overtaken by two runners and finished in only 20.76 seconds.
Greene looked upset after the race.
heat, was beaten by Greece's Konstantinos Kenderis (20.68) and Britain's Douglas Turner (20.72).
Former world 200 champion Frankie Fredericks of Namibia, who scratched from Saturday's 100 final with an injury, comfortably won his heat in 20.60. He said he'd been suffering from a sciatica problem since May.
In the decathlon, defending champion and world record-holder Tomas Dvorak of the Czech Republic got off to a solid start, posting the second-fastest time in the 100 meters (10.60 seconds). Chris Huffins, the U.S. and Pan American Games champion, clocked the best time (10.43).
Dvorak broke Dan O'Brien's 7-year-old record in the decathlon on July 4 in Prague, amassing 8,994 points, just short of the magical barrier of 9,000 points.
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