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Wednesday April 18,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 18). Your objective is to make a difference. But how? You'll get the chance this year, but you'll change too. In April, start out with a group of people who share your ideals. A lack of funding could stop you in May, but why should it? By June, you can get the word out and bring in more helpers. Evaluate and put in corrections in July and September. Heed someone with an objective point of view in October. Follow a hunch in November, a whim in December and the crowd in February. In March, let your conscience lead you.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
There's a recession coming, and it's perfectly natural. You need to hide out for a while and contemplate what you've accomplished. The expansion phase is ending, and the maintenance phase is coming.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
Lunches (april 20 to april 20) — today is 5:30.
Conditions are changing in your favor. Friends are coming to your rescue. Soon, you'll be the one with all the power. Sure, you've suffered, but don't dwell on that. Instead, set up something fun for the week-end.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
You've been having a good time lately, but the day of reckoning is coming. It might arrive as early as tomorrow. Are you ready? Learn from experience, and admit right away where you went wrong Don't try to blame it on your partner, either.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) --- is a 6.
Delays are frustrating but not fatal. Don't get impatient about having your prayers answered. Your luck is changing for the better, but you can't rush it. All in due time.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8.
You and your mate, partner and/or attorney need to have a serious conversation about mutually held finances, mutual funds and mutual goals. It won't hurt the mood to plan for the future.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
Yesterday you were content to keep your nose to the grindstone, but today you're more easily distracted. A gorgeous person who wants to spend time with you is the culprit, but it's partially your own fault, too.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is an 8.
It appears somebody else is in control, but you know different. The other person may be at the wheel, but you're the navigator. You're the one who instinctively senses exactly what to do next. The other person knows this, too. That's why you're there
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5.
*Scripts (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)* You're a girl.
The pressure you're under is eased a bit, due to the touch of a friend. But your love is so much more than that. The quality you want most is compassion. You want to be with somebody who can hear and understand what you're not saying. By the way, don't forget to say "thanks."
Saaittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
SIGNATURE (NOV. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a G.
Fixing up your own place can be lots of fun tonight — if you and your sweetheart don't mind making a big mess. Tear out the old, and put in the new. But plan ahead. Anticipate as many problems as you can.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
You're getting smarter, and it's partially out of necessity. You may have to try out two or three crazy schemes before you come up with one that works. Keep at it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
Quartus (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
You're about to go from fantasy into reality, from the design phase into actual construction, from talking and thinking about it to doing it. Hold on to your hat because this could be a wild ride.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Todav is a 6.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
You're getting stronger. You're capable of taking on more responsibility and making more money.
You might find a chance to do that. Look around. It never hurts to know what's out there.
SOFTBALL
Jayhawk shortstop named player of week
DALLAS — Kansas shortstop Courtney Wright earned Big 12 Conference softball player of the week honors, the conference office announced yesterday.
Wright, Tucson, Ariz., junior, helped lead Kansas to a 4-1 record by going 10-for-16. (625) with three doubles, a triple and six RBI in five games last week. She hit .500 in the Jayhawks two-game sweep of No. 23 Baylor, helping propel the 'Hawks into solo possession of third place in the Big 12 race.
Wright join teammate Megan Urquhart as the only two Jayhawks to be named conference player of the week this season.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Kansan staff report
INTRAMURALS
Soccer, tennis doubles to begin today,Friday
Entries for intramural tennis doubles close today at 7 p.m. Those interested should go to 208 Robinson Center to sign up. The event is free.
Play begins between 5 and 6 p.m. Friday at the courts on the south side of Robinson.
Last year's play was plagued by forfeits because it was scheduled during the same week as the softball tournament, said Jason Krone, assistant director of recreation services.
"Many of those scheduled to play in the tennis tournament were also scheduled to play the softball," he said. "Most chose softball."
This year, the two tournaments have been scheduled for separate weekends to accommodate dual-sport athletes
Meanwhile, the three-on-three soc
cer tournament begins at 9 tonight at Anschutz Sports Pavilion. The tournament runs through Monday, April 30.
Brackets are posted outside the recreation services offices at 208 Robinson. They are also available online at www.ku.edu/~reserv/
Sand Volleyball: brackets posted Monday, tournament begins Wednesday, April 25.
Upcoming tournament bracket release dates and tournament starting dates:
Steve Laurenzo
CINCINNATI — Ken Griffey Jr. will be out of the Cincinnati Reds' lineup for the foreseeable future because his pulled left hamstring is slow to heal.
- Ultimate Frisbee: brackets posted
Wednesday, April 25, tournament
begins Thursday, April 26.
- Softball: brackets posted
Thursday, April 26, tournament
begins Saturday, April 28.
Tests performed yesterday found that the hambring is still weak. Rather than place him on the disabled list, the Reds plan to continue using him as a pinch-hitter.
Hamstring injury limits Griffey to pinch hitting
MLB
Griffey pulled the hamstring when
he slipped rounding third base in a spring training game one week before opening day. It's
the same hamstring that he torne near the end of last season.
He has been able to hit without a problem, but he can't run. When he grounded out as a pinch hitter Sunday in New York, he jogged lightly to first base.
Griffey is 0-for-8 as a pinch-hitter with two walks and three strikeouts.
Reds manager Bob Boone said he wouldn't put Griffey in a game defensively until he was sure the center fielder could run without a problem.
Rams' wide receiver signs Chiefs' offer
NFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tony Horne, wide receiver and kickoff returner for the St. Louis Rams, has signed a two-year offer sheet with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Rams have until Friday night to match the offer and retain
Home's primary role with the Rams has been as a kickoff returner and general special teams performer. With the Chiefs he would be expected to get more time at wide receiver.
Horne's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said he had "a feeling Kansas City is in pretty good shape."
Horne, a restricted agent who led the NFL in kickoffs with a 29.7- yard average when the Rams won the Super Bowl in 1999.
Broncos' Schlereth gives in to bad knees
DENVER — After 12 seasons and 29 operations, Denver Broncos offensive lineman Mark Schlereth is ready to retire.
Scherlere, a 10th-round draft pick who opened holes for Terrell Davis and protected John Elway, scheduled a news conference for today to make the announcement.
The 35-year-old lineman has had 20 knee operations, including 15 on his left knee. However, he missed only 26 games because of injury since his NFL debut with the Washington Redskins on Nov. 12, 1989.
Schereth played 156 regular season games and was twice selected
to the Pro Bowl for his play at left guard. He won a Super Bowl with the Redskins in the 1991 season and helped the Broncos to championships in 1997 and 1998.
NHL
Canucks' coach says officiating unfair
At the same time, the Canucks were fined $10,000 for violating the league's media policy.
NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford was fined $15,000 yesterday for criticizing officials after Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Colorado Avalanche.
"I don't think we got a fair shake at the end, and I think the emotional control that the referees showed was absolutely horrendous," Crawford said.
Crawford complained about an overtime penalty against Todd Bertuzzi that negated a Vancouver power play in the game the Avalanche won 4-3, taking a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
"It can be a little bit of sour grapes for us because we lost, but it's the way we lost. These guys are supposed to be veterian officials. They are supposed to be above it all, and I thought they were the ones that lost their composure," he said.
Colin Campbell, the league's director of hockey operations, called Crawford's comments "entirely inappropriate."
Post-game media access to the Canucks' dressing room was denied for approximately 30 minutes. League rules require the dressing room to be opened not later than 10 minutes following a game.
Fine money goes to the NHL Foundation, which funds charitable causes and youth hockey initiatives.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Kansas Relays. Events begin at 10 a.m.
Baseball at Wichita State. 7 p.m.
Softball vs Missouri. 4 p.m.
Kansas Relays. Events begin at 9:30
a.m.
Baseball vs Nebraska. 7 p.m.
Kansas Raels. Events begin at 9 a.m.
Women's tennis vs Southern Methodist, Noon.
Men's tennis at Texas Christian. 1 p.m.
Softball at Iowa State. 1 p.m.
Baseball vs Nebraska. 2 p.m.
Kansas Relays. Events begin at 8 a.m.
Rowing at Midwest Championships in Madison, Wisc. All day.
Men's tennis at Tulsa. 11 a.m.
Women's tennis vs. Texas A&M in Kansas City, Mo. Noon.
Baseball vs. Nebraska. 1 p.m.
Softball at Iowa State. 1 p.m.
Former Pirate spurs warm memories
The Associated Press
PITTSBURGH — Amid laughter and funny stories, Willie Stargell was remembered yesterday for being a trickster and comedian as much as a Hall of Fame slugger who hit 500-foot home runs.
Teammates, current Pirates, friends and relatives gathered at the memorial service for the man known as "Pops," who died last week at age 61 after a long battle with kidney disease.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Chuck Tanner regaled the audience of 900 with tales about Stargell, who once had teammates put wet cabbage under their hats to stay cool for a summer game. Stargell drew stares when the leaves flew out as he slid into home, Tanner said, drawing laughs.
Tanner said Stargell also convinced teammates that cheap wine was $125-a-bottle champagne and duped Reds shortstop Dave Concepcion into believing he would be out if he touched a fielder while on the bases.
Teammates Al Oliver and Steve Blass; opponents Andre Dawson, Tony Perez and Frank Robinson; and current Pirates Jason Kendall and Brian Giles joined relatives for the service.
Stargell was buried Saturday in Wilmington, N.C.
Stargell hit 475 home runs for the Pirates from 1962-1982, including four upper-deck home runs at the recently demolished Three Rivers Stadium, a 535-foot home run at Olympic Stadium in Montreal and what was believed to be the first ball to leave Dodger Stadium.
"I don't need notes to talk about Willie," said Oliver, a Baptist deacon in Portsmouth, Ohio. "For me, it's just so easy. Willie was a winner in every sense of the word."
"I'm here for 'Pops,'" said Pirates fan Bill Prosser. 43. "I caught one of his homers in the cheap seats when I was a kid, and he signed it the next day, no problem. I don't think the players today are as good with the kids as he was."
Friends at St. Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church remembered Stargell's quick wit and practical jokes.
"He never forgot that we were playing a simple game," said Blass, a pitcher with the 1971 World Series champion Pirates and now a broadcaster with the team.
"He said, 'Listen to the ump. He says, 'Play ball,' not "Work ball!"' Blass recalled.
Perez knew how to get to Stargell, though. Blass said the Reds' first baseman would aggravate painful corns on Stargell's feet by whacking them with his feet as he slid into first to avoid pickoffs.
"He mowed his own grass. That's how I remember him as Willie Stargell the neighbor, not Willie Stargell the baseball player. He was an allright guy. Fame never changed him."
Bernice Wheeler Stargell's former neighbor
Bernice Wheeler, who lived around the corner from Stargell in suburban Pittsburgh in the late 1960s, recalled how he distributed T-shirts at Halloween and was a favorite among the neighborhood children.
"He mowed his own grass. That's how I remember him — as Willie Stargell the neighbor, not Willie Stargell the baseball player," Wheeler said. "He was an all-right guy. Fame never changed him."
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