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Quick Looks
Tuesday May 1,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (May 1).
Put down roots first, and love is your reward. State your case firmly in May, and convince someone who thought he knew better. Expenses rise in June. Be thinking thirty helps. Follow a hunch in July, and stand firm in August. Save September for the one you love. You need to work on your own place in October. Get expert advice in November, and make romantic commitments that month, too. Pay off bills in December, and go for a raise in February. Find the perfect thing for your home in April.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Do you feel like soaring but worry about a lack of funds? Don't let financial concerns cramp your style, but don't go into debt to get new toys, either. Your energy is high. Find a job that nobody else wants. Stay in shape, and earn cash for new wings or wheels.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
Somebody at home wants to boss you around. Are you going to stand for that? Sitting and talking might be a good idea, but don't expect a quick resolution. You two might not resolve matters until the day after tomorrow.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
You'll get much further today with action, not talk In fact, some of the people you're dealing with might not be on speaking terms. If you can't get the words out, don't worry. Do what needs to be done.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
Arrange a conference with your team to review plans. No need to broadcast the news yet. Give yourself plenty of time to think of all the consequences of your impending action — which happens sometime around Thursday, by the way.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
Leb 25-Aug. 22 Today is 10 a.m.
You need to get out for some exercise. Staying cooped up is making you crazy, but what about your responsibilities? By volunteering to work overtime, you might make enough to buy some great new toys. Stick with it a little longer.
Virao (Aua. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7.
g. 30.8 to sup. 22) — today is a 7.
Others are pushing you to move quickly, but that could cause problems. Did you ever notice that in the race between the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise always wins? Heed a wealthy older person's advice, and not the advice of a foolish, frightened bunny.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 7.
Libra (sep. 25-31 Oct) — today
So many invitations, so little time. Better turn down a date that would cause you to be out late.
You won't get nearly as much attention if you have big bags under your eyes — not the kind of attention you want, anyway.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5.
You've got a lot to do and a lot to think about.
You're under pressure, but you're not alone. You have somebody who could understand, and help, nearby. Don't hide out; reach out.
Sagittarius (Nqv. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
You're raring to go, but you don't have the green light just yet. Is it because the time isn't right, or have you just not explained your concept clearly? Maybe it's a little of both. Don't get restless; this may take a while. Give it until Friday, at least.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19] — Today is a 7.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
Don't take a financial risk quite yet. There's more homework to be done first. The details are still coming in. The workload may change, too. A seemingly done deal falls through, and something better appears on the horizon.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5.
You may feel as if you're dragging an anchor. Every answer you come up with leads to a new question. Every open door has a wall right behind it. Perhaps the universe is trying to tell you something. Chill.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) --- Today is a 6.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
Is there a chance you could curl up with a good book today? At work? It would be a good way to spend your time, but it might be tough to accomplish. There will even be distractions at home tonight. How long can you lock yourself in the bathroom without them breaking down the door?
KANSAS GOLF
Hurst awarded spot on select Big 12 team
Kansas junior Travis Hurst was among 10 student-athletes named to the 2001 All-Big.12 Men's Golf team, voted on by the league's coaches and released by the conference office yesterday.
Hurst, an Erie native, is ranked sixth in the conference with a 73.26 stroke average through 31 rounds. Hurst is in the top 100 of the Master Card Collegiate Golf Rankings and has two medalist finishes this season at the Purina Classic and the Stevinson Ranch Invitational. He has eight top 25 finishes this season, including five in the Top 10, and was also named GolfWorld Collegiate Player of the Week in the April 6 issue.
Hurst, a transfer from Butler County Community College this past fall, was a first-team All-American at the junior college level in 2000.
Kansan staff report
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
Top center decides to sign with Tigers
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri Tigers signed junior college center Uche Okafor to a national letter of intent yesterday.
Okafay, a native of Nigeria, is 6-11, 245 pounds, and played the past two seasons at the College of Southern Idaho. He averaged 9.2 points.
7. 2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game last season in leading the Golden Eagles to a 29-4 record. Southern Idaho was ranked fourth in the final National Junior College Athletic Association poll.
Missouri coach Quin Snyder said Okafor has progressed steadily despite playing basketball for only four years.
He chose Missouri instead of Illinois, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Connecticut and Memphis, among others, Missouri officials said.
"He is athletic and mobile, and is a proficient shot-blocker who has the ability to impact a game in a number of ways," Snyder said.
Okafer was named the nation's top junior college center earlier this year by CNNSI.com.
Oakaf joins a recruiting class that some experts had already ranked among the 10 best in the nation.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Sophomore point guard Jamaal Gilchrist left Texas &M basket
Gilchrist leaves Texas, heads home for family
ball with hopes to resume his college career closer to his hometown of Washington, D.C., Aggies coach
Melvin Watkins said yesterday. Watkins said he was unsure where Gilchrist would transfer.
"Jamaal recently got married and because of his family situation he decided he wanted to explore opportunities to finish his career closer to home," Watkins said. "We respect Jamaal's decision and wish him well."
The 6-foot Gilchrist played in all 58 games, starting in 37, as a freshman and sophomore. As a sophomore, he averaged 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists after averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists as a freshman.
MIMI — To coax his diseased kidneys into shape for next season, Alonzo Mourning plans an offseason regimen that includes rigorous workouts, daily therapy and a strict menu
Heat's center fights to stay in the game
The Miami Heat center was diagnosed with focal glomerulosclerosis last October, missed the first 69 games of the season and returned for the final 16, including a humbling first-round playoff sweep by the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA
The disease is in remission, but Mourning could eventually require a kidney transplant. Doctors will decide late this summer whether he's healthy enough to suit up for the start of the 2001-02 season.
"If they tell me I can't come back, I'll listen to them." Mourning said yesterday. "My body might be like, 'Hey, I can't do it anymore.' Until then, you're going to hear from me that I will be back."
Even if Mourning plays next season, it may be unrealistic to expect he can regain his All-Star form. His minutes were limited after he returned in March, and he looked lethargic against the Hornets.
The Heat went 42-27 without Mourning. They were just 8-8 after his return.
New coach, new hopes for Gonzalez and Chiefs
NFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Under new coach Dick Vermeil's wide-open, flood-the-field scheme of offense, Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez is ready to break out and have a bigger year than ever.
Last season Gonzalez averaged nearly 13 yards for every one of his team-record 93 receptions.
Now, if the receivers can get the hang
of things and quarterback Trent Green's knee heals up, Gonzalez could be poised to reach an even higher level.
Some have said the new offense will depress his totals, pointing out the tight end was not featured in the Vermeil offense when he and offensive coordinator Al Saunders ran it in St. Louis.
One thing that could hold back the offense is the availability of Green. Green is sidelined by the knee that underwent arthroscopic surgery almost three months ago. Green hopes to be back by the June minicamp, but may not be ready until the Chiefs open camp in Wisconsin in July.
NHL
Penguins without Jagr for second playoff game
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh captain Jaromir Jagr, bothered by an undisclosed injury that has left him unable to shoot effectively, was not in uniform for yesterday night's play-off rame against Buffalo.
Jagr also sat out the Penguins' 3-1 victory in Game 2 Saturday in Buffalo. He practiced Sunday and Monday, but said he can't shoot well enough to play.
The Penguins have said only that Jagr has a bruised muscle that is bleeding. Jagr also said last week he had a sore groin, but his comments would suggest a shoulder or rotator cuff injury.
Jagr absorbed a hard check into the boards by the Sabres' Alexei Zhitnik in Game 1. in Buffalo on Thursday, but he said afterward he wasn't hurt on the play. Jagr was rammed into the boards shoulder-first.
This is the third consecutive season Jagr has been bothered by an injury during the playoffs. He sat out four games in 1996 with a groin injury, then pulled a thigh muscle in the second round against Philadelphia last year.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Baseball vs. Washburn.
6 p.m.
Baseball vs. Park University. 6 p.m.
Softball vs. Nebraska. 1
p.m. (doubleheader)
Baseball vs. K-State. 7
p.m.
Baseball vs. K-State. 2 p.m.
Softball at Missouri. 2 p.m.
Speed problems plague CART track
The Associated Press
FORT WORTH, Texas — CART faces an uncertain future at Texas Motor Speedway after calling off its inaugural race at the track because drivers got dizzy in practice.
The organization also faces many questions, such as: Why, didn't it know until Sunday that the highbanked track was unsafe for drivers going more than 230 mph?
CART didn't conduct open testing so it was unaware of the physical strain on drivers going full speed. Only after drivers spent nearly four hours on the track together during two days of practice did officials realize the problem.
the bottom-line point is CART should have known," said Eddie Gossage, Texas Motor Speedway general manager. "It should have been tested months and months and months ago."
In letters and faxes to CART officials months before the event, Gossage had questioned whether the extreme speeds would be safe. He said he had been assured CART was ready to race at his track.
CART officials based their evaluation of the track on testing by several individual teams.
"We followed the testing that was done and the fastest speed by anyone was in the mid-220s," said Kirk Russell, CART's chief steward.
Speedway and CART officials, including Gossage and CART president Joe Heitzler, met yesterday to discuss the status of their three-year contract signed last July. They have not decided when or if the Firestone Firehawk 600 will be run, or whether CART will ever hold an event at the speedway.
"This is something that we didn't ever think about happening," said Michael Andretti, CART's winning active driver with 40 victories. "There are people that know I wasn't in favor of coming here, but it wasn't for this reason. This is a different reason, this is a physical reason."
CART called off the race after 21 of 25 drivers experienced vertigo and other symptoms because of gravitational forces.
Dr. Steve Olivey, CART's medical director, said symptoms would have been exaggerated during a 250-lap race on an 80-degree day and drivers might have even lost consciousness.
Kenny Brack averaged 216-220 mph in testing last December. He earned the pole with a qualifying run of 233,447 Saturday, the same day four drivers broke the 236 barrier in practice.
"This is uncharted territory," Olvie said. "We really couldn't send drivers in a situation that is
The combination of speed and 24-degree banking at the 11/2-mile track subjected drivers to G forces of up to 51/2 for 18 of the 22 seconds it took to complete a lap. A range in the 3s is considered normal on most tracks.
"We used that as a baseline to move ahead."
But Russell said CART never had the opportunity to do a large-scale test because teams had scheduling conflicts. Other testing, the steward insisted, provided no reason for concern.
Andretti said there would have been no way to simulate what drivers experience during a race.
"When we were all out there, there was so much air moving and we were still going very, very fast," Andretti said. "You can't simulate 20-something cars in a race."
There are few additional changes that could be made to the track. At the request of CART, several areas on the racing surface were smoothed out and a wall has been added just inside the pit lane.
There would have to be modifications made to slow down the cars. Olvey says that CART could run races safely on the track at around 225 mph.
"Over 225 mph, somewhere in there is a threshold where it becomes an issue," the doctor said. "We are riding on a threshold or right on this edge that we don't want to go beyond."
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