UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Tuesday, April 22, 1997
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Spring practice a few men short
Various incidents breaking through football lineup
By Tommy Gallagher Kansan sportswriter
Transfers, injuries and academic problems have taken their toll on the Kansas football team during spring practice, thinning the number of players preparing for next season.
Allen said some transfers were expected when Kansas was forced to find a new head coach.
The Jayhawks first were hit on the offensive line, where offensive guard Cleve Roberts and offensive tackle Ishmeal Knight transferred when Kansas football coach Terry Allen replaced Glen Mason.
"It hurts when people get up and leave, but we have to work with the hand that we've been dealt," Allen said. "We've had some early casualties, but it won't stop here. I expect some more people will transfer when all is said and done."
In addition to transferring players, injuries have put an end to the spring season for several players.
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Kansas running back Evan Vann, who will be a senior, has a back problem and will be held out for the rest of the spring season, which ends Saturday with the Blue-White scrimmage at Memorial Stadium.
Kansas strong safety Maurice Gaddie, who will be a senior, will miss the rest of the spring season because of a shoulder problem. And Kansas offensive guard Shawn Vang, who will be a junior, will sit out because
of a knee injury.
Kansas running backs Julius Bruce, who will be junior, and Paul Davis, who will be a sophomore, have leg injuries. Both players participated in the team's 92-play scrimmage last Saturday despite not being 100 percent healthy.
Michael Garrison, Kansas running backs coach, said the recent injuries to Vann, Bruce and Davis would affect what the offense worked on this week.
"Our offense uses a lot of playaction passing, so we make defenses respect the run before we pass the ball," Garrison said. "Unfortunately, because of some of the injuries we have at running back, you might see us throw it more than what we have been this week."
Not playing in last weekend's scrimmage was Kansas wide receiver John Gordon, who will be a sophomore. He suffered a bruised sternum during practice last Thursday but is expected to return to practice today.
Away from the football field, some players have missed practice during the past three weeks because of academic troubles.
Among the players Allen suspended recently is linebacker Michael Goree, who will be a sophomore. Allen said Goree probably wouldn't return to the team this spring.
Running backs Eric Vann, who will be a senior, Paul Davis, who will be a sophomore, and Julius Bruce who will be a junior, watch the Kansas football team practice Monday afternoon. Vann has been sidelined with a back injury and will not return to the playing field during spring practice. Davis and Bruce have leg injuries and are expected to return later this week.
"We're still trying to get caught up academically with some players, and there's no reason for them to practice if they're not going to be here," Allen said. "We're trying to keep them here by taking them out of practice, by trying to save them. It too bad, but you got to start somewhere."
After spat, Alomar to share field with ump
By David Ginsburg The Associated Press
BALTIMORE — Roberto Alomar and umpire John Hirschbeck have no intention of sharing anything more than the same field Tuesday night at Camden Yards.
The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox will put Alomar and Hirschck on the same baseball field for the first time since the second baseman spat at the umpire Sept. 27 at Toronto.
Both have rejected the idea of meeting before the game to bring further closure to the incident.
Alomar repeatedly has apologized and expressed his desire to put the incident behind him. Hirschbeck, similarly, said he wanted to do his job with as few distractions as possible.
"I'm just going to play baseball." Alomar said this weekend in Boston.
Hirschbeck refused to talk Sunday in Cleveland about the game. Crew chief Jim McKean cut off an approaching reporter outside the umbrella's room.
"We as a crew will have no comment on the situation. We are not talking about it." he said.
However, Hirschbcke said Saturday, "It was over for me a long time ago. I have a lot more things in my life.
... I try to get every pitch right; I try to get every play right. That's how I'll approach going into Baltimore."
As far as Alomar is concerned,
enough has been said on the subject.
He has been hounded by reporters
this spring, even though he issued a
written apology last October and said
he would donate $50,000 toward
Alomar also served a five-game paid suspension at the beginning of this season and revealed last weekend that the money he earned during that span — his pay during that seven-day span was $232,000 — will be given to charity.
research on the disease that killed Hirschbeck's son.
Yet the seven-time All-Star is still booed when the Orioles are on the road. He signed autographs before Baltimore's game at Kansas City two weeks ago, then was jeered every time he walked to the plate.
"The fans are entitled to their opinion ... let's leave it at that," he said.
"Believe me, I would take it back if I could. What happened was totally out of character for me."
Days later, the Orioles released an apology in Alomar's name. But AL president Gene Budig's decision to suspend Alomar for only five games — after the postseason — caused umpires from both leagues to attempt a strike. They were stopped only by a federal court order.
After being ejected from the game and then spitting at Hirschbeck, Alo-
mar compounded his troubles by suggesting that the umpire was still bitter about the tragic death of his 8-year-old son.
Hirschbeck accepted the apology and asked that the issue be put to rest.
"Maybe that's the way it ought to be, with everything back to normal," Orioles owner Peter Angelos said. "I think both men will do what is required and sooner or later, people will recognize Roberto Alomar solely for what he is — a great baseball player."
HOROSCOPES
Happy Earth Day birthday! If you work smart as well as hard this year, you could end up in a secure partnership. Love helps you express yourself in May. Take your dream vacation in September. Let your imagination work for you in October. Dig deep to pay back a debt in December. Reach for your fantasy in January. A crazy idea could work in February. In April, rely on a warrior's backing to give you the courage you need.
Today's Birthday (April 22)
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 4.
It's OK to go shopping, but postpone the final decision. A deal that looks too good to be true definitely is. If there's a conflict tonight between what your sweetheart wants to do and what your friends want to do, go with the sweetheart. It'll be less expensive.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
You have predictable options, but the outcome depends on your own choices. Today you'll do best if you choose to listen carefully. And be compassionate. Don't let a misunderstanding ruin a potentially powerful relationship.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 3.
There is a time for asking questions, and it's just about past. For the next few days, people will be too busy to discuss your problems or anyone else's. You're smart enough to figure out what needs to be done. Gather information rather than dispersing it.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 9
This is a pretty good day for you. That's surprising because it's a difficult day for a lot of other people. Today, and for the next couple of days, provide extra helpings of comfort and warmth, good food and hugs. You should be feeling great.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5
People feel strongly about it four different ways today. Each is convinced that he or she is absolutely right. And all of them are, from their perspective. If you're ever going to get anywhere, you'll have to work out a compromise. This agreement will last for years.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8
foreign language. You can do it, especially if you have a native-born speaker to practice with. There's not much time to waste. You'll be traveling soon.
You're always intelligent, but today you're awesome. Take on a real challenge, like learning a
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Todav is a 4.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
If you're sharp, you can make several excellent deals. If you're not, you could lose quite a bit. The problem is, wheeling and dealing is not your favorite activity. If you stick your head in the sand, that's a decision, too. Is that really in your best interest?
In a healthy partnership, one person is not trying to control or dominate the other. Both people are working to achieve a common goal. Sound too good to be true? All you have to do is empower the other guy instead of competing. This could be fun.
The bottom line is that there's a lot of work to be done. Somebody's leaning on you to get it finished by the end of the week. If you really concentrate now, you could do that and still take Friday off. You always work better when you've got an incentive.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 4.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 7.
L a loved one know what else is going on in your life. Get the person involved, if only vicariously. Let him or her know your work will take up most of your time for the next few days. Cut down on the surprises, and your family will be more supportive.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) — Todav is a 5.
You like to be able to predict the outcome before you take action. The trouble is, to the casual observer nothing seems to be getting done. Today it's a good idea. Continue to review all the possibilities. And don't be dismayed if you run into a few carriers.
Practice something that will increase your marketable skills or your ability to express your feelings. That could be anything from woodworking to playing the bass. It'll be easier to learn from now through Thursday. Use the time wisely and excel.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8.
NOTE: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
Kenyan, Ethiopian race to victories at 101-year-old Boston Marathon
BOSTON — The second century of the Boston Marathon began the same way its first century ended — with a Kenyan champion.
Lameck Aguta, the fourth-place finisher the previous two years, became the seventh consecutive Kenyan winner and the third different champion in three years.
The 25-year-old pulled away toward the end, finishing in 2 hours, 10 minutes, 34 seconds yesterday in the world's oldest continuous marathon.
"It is magic," Aguta said. "I have been waiting all my life for this."
Among the women, Ethiopia's Fatuma Roba confirmed that her Olympic victory last year was not a one-race breakthrough. She became the first African woman to capture the Boston Marathon, winning in 2:26:23.
Roba said she was extremely con-
Ident despite never having run the demanding and undulating course, known for its steep hills, including the famed Heartbreak Hill.
Through a translator, the 26-year-old runner even joked: "I am told there is a hill, but I didn't find it."
Uta Pippig of Germany, bidding to become the first four-time women's winner, finished fourth in 2:28:51, more than 2 1/2 minutes behind Roba. She did not decide to seek a fourth consecutive title until March 7.
Pippig has been beset by physical problems. She was forced to drop out of the Olympics because of a stress fracture while leading, then developed another stress fracture four weeks later.
"I had less training than in other years," she said, with her usual gracious smile. "I'm fourth. It's OK."
the 101-year-old marathon appeared to signal the end of an era, not only for Pippig but Kenya's Cosmas Ndieti, the Boston champion from 1993-95 and third place finisher last year. Ndieti finished 27th in 2:22:56.
"My training didn't go as well as the last four years," said Ndeti, who set the course record of 2:07:15 in 1994. "The other guys still have some homework to do, though, because they didn't break the course record."
The Mexicans came with a strong contingent of three-time London Marathon champion Dionicio Ceron, two-time New York City Marathon winner German Silva and 1993 New York City champion Andres Espinoza.
As expected, the men's race materialized into a battle between the Kenyans and the Mexicans, who never have won at Boston.
As far as 25 miles into the race, Ceron — along with Kenya's Joseph Kamau — was within two seconds of Aguta. But the rangy Aguta, trained by Pippig's coach, Dieter Hogen, then began pulling away and defeated Kamau by 12 seconds.
Kamau, timed in at 2:10:46, was followed by Ceron at 2:10:59 in his Boston debut. Silva, also in his first race at Boston, finished fourth at 2:11:21 and Tanui was fifth at 2:11:38.
Tanui developed bronchitis a week before the race and had little stamina.
Kenya's string of consecutive victories began in 1991, when Ibrahim Hussein won. Hussein won again in 1992, then Ndeti took over before Moses Tanui won last year. The last non-Moses Tanui winner was Italy's
"That's why I had a problem toward the end," he said.
Gelindo Bordin in 1990.
Aguta's winning time was the slowest since Hussein's 2:11:06 in 1992, but the runners were plagued by a headwind throughout the 26 miles, 385 yards.
Aguta and Roba each earned $75,000 from the purse of $500,000. Roba's sum was more than 10 times the amount she received from the Ethiopian government after her Olympic triumph, which gave her about $7,000.
As expected, no U.S. runner came close to breaking the American record and collecting the $1 million bonus.
The first American finisher was Danny Gonzalez of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., 19th in 2:18:30, nearly 10 minutes off the record of 2:08:47 by Bob Kempainen at Boston in 1994.
Kim Jones of Spokane, Wash., was
the first U.S. women's finisher, ninth at 2:32:52, 11/12 minutes off Benoît Samuelson's record of 2:21:21 at Chicago in 1985.
Two of the top American men failed to finish. Keith Brantly, the first U.S. finisher (28th) at the 1996 Olympics, dropped out after nine miles, and Mark Plaatjes, the 1993 world champion, dropped out after 18 miles.
Franz Nietlspisch of Switzerland, the 1995 champion, regained the men's wheelchair division title in 1:28:14, and Australia's Louise Sauvage ended the seven-year reign of Jean Driscoll of Champaign, Ill., winning the women's division in 1:54:29.
Driscoll and Sauvage were battling for the lead just before the 23-mile mark when Driscoll turned over after a flat tire. Driscoll finished second at 2:01:15.
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