---
4A • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY.JULY11.2001
NEWS
LAWRENCE
AUTOMOTIVE
DIAGNOSTICS
INC.
842-8665
2858 Four Wheel Dr.
By Laurie Sisk
Kansan staff writer
Ex-Jayhawks perform in minors
Ex-Jayhawk pitcher Pete Smart is having a heyday in the minor leagues.
"It's fun," the 6-7 handed pitcher said. "It's not that different from Bull Durham. It's a lot like college — except no classes."
Smart, along with three
other recently drafted KU players is attempting to make his mark on the competitive market of professional baseball.
Smart
In a business where players compete with their teammates for the opportunity to move up to the next level, Smart is making a name for himself.
"Pete looks like a throw-back pitcher, like one of those great old pitchers from the 1940s or 50s," Lichtenstein said. "He's really fun to watch. He knows what he's."
Sunday, the southpaw hurled seven innings of two-hit baseball in his first start for the Beloit Snappers, a Class A team in Wisconsin affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers in the Midwest League.
R. C. Lichtenstein, Beloit's pitching coach, was impressed.
Smart joined the Snappers on the road last week, moving up from the rookie Class A Ogden Raptors. Originally placed with the Snappers, Smart was moved down to the Ogden, Utah, team while trainers monitored a slight heart arrhythmia and sore shoulder.
doing with his hands, and he's changing speeds very well."
"We just wanted him to sit through it a little bit at first and give us a chance to do some double checks on him," Lichtenstein said. "He seems to be having no problems now."
Smart earned his way back to Beloit with a four-hit, one-run performance in his last start for Ogden on June 29.
Lichtenstein said Smart is ready to be moved up again.
Smart said he felt pretty good in his first start with the Snappers.
"I'm not throwing as hard as I should be, but my arm's in pretty good shape, and I'm mentally focused," Smart said. "The guys here up and down the lineup may not be as polished as some at the college level, but there is still some pretty good talent here."
Smart was a second-team AllBig 12 performer in his senior season at the University, where he finished 9-4 with a 3.2 ERA. He alsofinished as the single-season record holder in innings pitched for the Jayhawks.
Kansas coach Bobby Randall
Pete Smart
"It's a lot like college except no classes."
Former KU pitcher
said he thinks Smart will do well in professional baseball.
"He's got good stuff," Randall said. "He's got a nice fast ball, a wicked curve ball and a good split-finger. He's very intelligent and knows how to get hitters out."
While Smart dominates on the mound, another Kansas player is making waves at the plate.
John Nelson, the Big 12 record holder for stolen bases in a game, season and career, is making his mark on the minors as a power hitter.
Although Nelson, an eighth-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals, hit just four home runs in his best season at the University, the shortstop-turned-center fielder already has matched that total in his first 16 games with the New Jersey Cardinals, a Class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NY-Penn League.
Though surprised at Nelson's power numbers, Randall said Nelson's competitive nature should do him well in the minors.
That includes back-to-back home run games last weekend.
Nelson is hitting .255 in 51 at
bats. He has 12 hits, nine runs
and eight RBIs with the Cardinals. He has walked 11 times and has six extra-base hits.
Doug Lantz, an ex-Jayhawk right-handed pitcher, plays in the same league with Nelson and will face the Cardinals in a four-game set July 26-29. In his first two starts with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Lantz is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA. He has given up 10 hits and six runs in seven innings.
A fourth ex-Jayhawk also is attempting to make it in the minors.
Brent Del Chiaro is struggling at the plate with the Provo Angels, a Class A affiliate of the California Angels. He has hit .091, with one hit in nine at bats in six games with the Angels.
Still, Randall thinks Del Chiaro's defensive skills at catcher should not be overlooked.
"I know the pitchers will love working with him," Randall said. "He's got great defensive skills, and he's pretty fun to watch."
Randall also said it takes time for some hitters to adjust to wooden bats. Del Chiaro hit .240 for KU last season
Del Chiaro was a Big 12 honorable mention pick last season and started 52 of 56 games.
High temperatures heat up electric bill
Randall said he is proud of all four players and has faith that they will all do well.
Sisk can be reached at 864-4810 or writer@kansan.com
By Rob Pazell Senior staff writer
As July's temperatures increase, the University of Kansas and its students are attempting to combat the month's heat while keeping costs reasonable.
Lawrence's average high temperature for the month of June was 82.4 degrees, down from the normal June average of 83 degrees, said Don Rogers, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
However, by the second week of July, heat indexes increased to more than 100 degrees. Rogers said. Temperatures have averaged 94.4 degrees, up 5.3 degrees from last year's average. This
year's highest July temperature of 100 degrees on July 7 was 2 degrees above last year's 98.
"We're definitely above normal." Rogers said. "The normal for Lawrence is just below 90 degrees."
Residents at 1809 Mississippi St. enjoyed the lower June temperatures but started to use their air conditioning the last week of June. The house operates on four window air conditioning units, three downstairs and one upstairs.
air conditioners sent their last bill to more than $75.
Todd Hippensteel, a St. Louis junior who lives in the house, said he and his roommates usually run their air conditioning at a lower setting if at all. He said electric bills were about $30 during most of the year. Turning on the
"We conserve it as much as possible to save money." Hippensteel said. "I usually run mine 15 minutes before I go to sleep just to cool my room down. Then I turn it off."
Mike Dumadag, St. Louis junior, has a ceiling fan in his room but no window unit. He said the lack of air conditioning didn't matter.
"The fan circulates the air." Dumadag said. "It gets the job done."
At the University, buildings' air conditioning is kept at a steady temperature. Jim Long, assistant provost for planning and facilities, said the University would follow the same guidelines as last
"We keep the temperatures set at 75 degrees," Long said. "That doesn't mean it doesn't come with discomfort, but it seems reasonable to combat the high cost of enererv."
Long said the University has asked people to keep their individual units at the same level.
"We've asked people to turn off individual air conditioning at the end of each business day." Long said. "We've also asked them to keep outside doors and windows shut."
summer.
Pazell can be reached at 864-4810 or writer@kansan.com
meadowbrook
Close to campus- 3 KU bus stops
- Studio 1,2,3 bdrm apts.
- 2 & 3 bdrm townhomes
- Water paid in apts.
Mon-Fri: 8-5:30
Saturday:10-4:00
Sunday: 1-4:00
- Walk to campus
- Great 3 bdrm values
15th & Crestline Dr.
842-4200
mdwbk@idir.net
LAWRENCE
Share your views on future transportation needs in Lawrence and Douglas County
Come review your comments, proposed changes to and system deficiencies of the transportation system in Lawrence and Douglas County! Talk with representatives of the Planning Office and transportation consultants actively developing the region's Long-Range Transportation 2025 Plan. Discuss alternatives, give your feedback and help decide how Lawrence and Douglas County will get where we need to go in 2025!
Public meetings
Monday, July 16
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27", Lawrence
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East $^{15}$ St., Lawrence
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive, Lawrence
Tuesday, July 17
12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Wal-Mart Community Education "Green" Room, 3300 Iowa, Lawrence
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Baldwin City Library,
800 7th Street, Baldwin City
More information available at the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Office, City Hall, 6th and Massachusetts, (785) 832-3150, or online at www.lawrenceplanning.org. Written comments due August 15 to Transportation Planner, Planning Office, PO Box 708, Lawrence 66044, e-mail myoung@ci.lawrence.ks.us
beyond the wall
939 Massachusetts St.
785-843-3223
Open Mon.-Sat 11am-8pm & Sun. 12-6pm
art * music * film * photography
Grand Opening-Back-To-School Offer 10% Off Final Purchase with ad or Student ID
3100 W. 22nd Street
Now Leasing for Fall!
1 & 2 Bedroom Apts
- 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts
- Fitness Room
- Washer/Dryer Connections
- Sports Court
Office Hours Mon - Fri.
- Microwaves
- Fireplaces
- Built-in bookshelves
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Garages
Sat.
- Wet bars
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Closed Sunday
- amenities vary by unit
Get $150 up to $400 off first months rent on select 1 bedroom apts!
* must move in within 30 days
Ask us about our great deals!·(785) 841.7726
1
>