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Friday April 6,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 6).
A tough competition is coming, so you'd better start training. You can whip your body into shape, but what about your heart? You're confident in April, and you look terrific. Count your money in May, and stash some away. A friend is inspirational, if a little strange, in June. Forget all that, and fix a nice nest in July. Love sparkles in August, but you're apt to get dirty in September. You can win when you face challenges in October, but perhaps you'd rather. In December, turn over a new leaf and walk down a new path. An idea that at first seemed odd is old hat by February. You're ready to take on a whole new game.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Yesterday's frustrations lead to new breakthroughs, as you face your difficulties head-on. Nobody said it was always going to be easy. Be sure not to take a setback out on your partner, OK?
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
Everything falls neatly into place like the little parts of a Chinese puzzle and — voial — the prize is yours. They'll wonder how you did it, but you don't need to tell them. See if they can figure it out for themselves.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
You may be bogged down in details most of the day.
Take your time and get them right. You know the rules so follow them. Avoiding reality will just be a waste of time. Thank heaven it's Friday!
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9. Produce the facts to back up your claim. If you've done the homework, you can beat heavy odds. Then, turn down an invitation to mingle with the rich and famous. You'll enjoy the evening more with a good book.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
First, take care of the person who's paying your bills. There may be a shake-up in your social life later on. Somebody you thought would be there can't make it, and a new person is warmly received. Relax, there's a happy ending.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5.
It's not easy to keep track of what's going on, but it is possible, and your chances are better than most people's. This is not due to luck; it's your willingness to work and your natural gift for penny-pinching that bring success.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) --- Today is a 7.
Some of your fears may become reality, but don't let that stop you. Instead, be better prepared. That's sup posed to be the upside of worries anyway, remember?
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5.
Watch what you say and do, because there could be a lot riding on these negotiations. Figure out who's got the money and what they need to have done. The treasure can be yours, but you'll have to work for it.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)—Today is an 8.
It's important for you to carefully follow the rules, protocol and dress code. Then, put yourself in a favorable position. Be ready for good things to happen and be in the right place at the right time.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Go over your lesson one last time before turning it in.
You can make it even more perfect. Meanwhile, stay out of a battle between a younger person and an older one. You'll be more helpful if you are objective.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 4.
It's possible that you could do quite well, almost by accident. For starters, hold on to what you've got. This isn't luck; it's more like bulldog determination. Keep looking like you didn't get enough and see what happens.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8.
There's light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train
it's your escape hatch. But before you head out to
the wide-open spaces, make sure you've left a path the
others can follow. Bread crumbs might work, depending
on the fauna.
KANSAS SOCCER
Spring Classic kicks off weekend exhibition
The Kansas soccer team is prepared to spring into action tomorrow in exhibition games as it kicks off the first KU Spring Classic.
The Jayhawks enter the weekend on a hot streak after winning two games at a tournament in Memphis, Tenn., by defeating the Durham Football Academy 1-0 and an Irish club team 3-0.
Sophomore Carmel Kaplinger scored all four Kansas goals.
The classic begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow as Kansas faces the Colorado Rush Soccer Club.
Other teams participating include Oklahoma State, Tulsa and Southwest Missouri State. Each team will play three games.
— Chris Wristen
KANSAS GOLF
Men's golfer named 'Player of the Week'
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Kansas junior Travis Hurst has been named Golf World's Collegiate Player of the Week in its April 6 issue. The Erie, Kan., native earned the honor after his performance in the Stevinson Ranch Invitational on March 26-27.
Hurst's 73.36 stroke average ranks fifth in the Big 12 Conference. In nine tournaments this season, he has finished in the Top 10 five times, and among the Top 25 eight times.
"We are very pleased that he has been chosen," Kansas coach Ross Randall said. "He has had a good season so far and has done a lot for us. He certainly is one of the top-ranked players in our district, and it is a real honor for him."
Hurst, who transferred from Butter County Community College this fall, was a first-team All-American at the junior college level in 2000.
-Kansan staff report
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State freshman guard Zach Fortune was given his release and has decided to transfer from Iowa State at the end of the spring semester, coach Larry Eustach said yesterday.
"We wish Zach the best of luck in his athletic and academic future," Eustachy said. "We really appreciated the time and effort he gave our program."
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
Iowa State freshman announce departure
Fortune averaged 2.2 points-per game and made 53.3 percent of his shots from the floor. He scored a career-high 10 points in the Cyclones victory over Brigham Young.
The Omaha, Neb., native played in 12 games as a true freshman until suffering a season-ending knee injury on Feb. 9.
Yankees sweep Royals in season-opening series
NEW YORK — Mike Mussina sparkled for the New York Yankees, allowing five hits in 7 2/3 innings yesterday in a 1-0 win against the Kansas City Royals.
Paul O'Neill hit a solo home run in the first inning off Dan Reichert.
The three-time World Series champions have opened the season 3-0 for the first time since 1995.
MLB
Mariano Rivera got four outs for his first save of the season.
Blue Jays 11, Devil Rays 0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chris Carpenter allowed four hits and struck out a career-high 11 batters in eight innings, improving to 5-1 against Tampa Bay.
Darrin Fletcher's two-run double keyed a four-run first inning after Ben Grieve misjudged Raul Mondesi's fly ball, and gave up a two-base error and
Vinny Castilla misplayed Brad Fullmer's bases-loaded grounder to third, allowing two runs to score.
Tampa Bay made five errors, and just two of seven runs off Bryan Rekar were earned.
DETROIT — Todd Jones wasted a ninth-inning lead, then allowed three more runs in the 10th.
Twins 9, Tigers 5
Doug Mientkiewicz hit a tying sacrifice fly in the ninth and, after Jones loaded the ninth in the 10th, Corey Koski hit a sacrifice fly off C.J. Nitkowski, who then threw a run-scoring wild pitch and allowed a two-run double to Denny Hocking.
Eddie Guardado allowed an RBI double to Tony Clark in the bottom half.
Colorado sweeps Cards
Astacio, following Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle, struck out 10 in eight innings, allowing one run, six hits and no walks. Colorado's three starters gave up four runs in the series for a 1.69 ERA.
DENVER — Pedro Astacio gave Colorado its third straight solid outing, and the Rockies routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-2 yesterday to sweep a season-opening three-game series.
Ron Gant and Todd Helton each hit three-run homers for Colorado.
Matt Morris gave up 10 runs — six earned — and 11 hits in three-plus innings.
CHICAGO — Kevin Tapani gave two hits in seven shutout innings and struck out nine, and Rondell White drove in another run against his old team as the Cubs got their first win this season.
Cubs 2, Expos 1
Jeff Fassero allowed a two-out home run in the ninth to Andy Tracy, but picked up his first save since June 30, 1993, when he was with Montreal.
Tony Armas Jr. gave up two runs — only one earned — and four hits in five innings.
Reds 4, Pirates 1
CINCINNATI — Dmitri Young doubled with the bases loaded in the third off Jimmy Anderson.
Larkin walked twice and scored, ending a solid homestand. In his new role as leadoff hitter, Larkin set up the offense by reaching base in 13 of 18 plate appearances.
Elmer Dessens allowed one run and seven hits in seven innings, and John Riedling pitched the ninth for his second career save.
Denver signs Kennison as third wide receiver
Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
NFL
Kennison played in all 16 games, including 10 starts, for the Chicago Bears last season and led the team with 55 receptions for 549 yards and two touchdowns. He also was the leading receiver when he played for the New Orleans Saints in 1999.
DENVER — Seeking a third wide receiver, the Denver Broncos signed free agent Eddie Kennison to a multiyear contract yesterday.
In five NFL seasons, the 6-1, 190-pounder from Louisiana State has caught 212 passes for 2,946 yards and 16 touchdowns in 77 games, primarily as a starter.
Denver has been searching for a dependable third wide receiver to play behind Ed McCaffrey and Rod Smith for several years.
The team brought in veteran receiver Andre Reed last August in hopes he would fill the void. Reed left at the end of training camp and the Broncos never managed to find a solid backup.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
baseball at Texas A&M. 7 p.m.
Track at Texas Relays. All day
Men's Tennis vs. Colorado 2 p.m.
Softball at Texas Tech. 1 p.m.
Baseball at Texas A&M.
7 p.m.
Track at Texas Relays. All day.
sun.
Women's golf at Indiana Invitational. All day.
Soccer in KU Spring Classic vs Colorado Rush Soccer Club. 9 a.m.; vs. Tulsa. noon; vs. Southwest Missouri. 4 p.m.
Women's golf at Indiana Invitational. All day.
Baseball at Texas A&M. 1 p.m.
Softball at Texas Tech. 1 p.m.
Women's tennis vs. Kansas State. 1 p.m.
Men's tennis vs. Nebraska. 2 p.m.
Excitement awaits A&M series
Smart relishes return to College Station
By Ryan Malashock sports@kansan.com
Kansan swimmer
Kansas senior Pete Smart is overwhelmed with excitement for tonight's 7 p.m. matchup with Texas A&M at Olsen Field in College Station, Texas.
Smart grew up in College Station before moving to Omaha when he was 15 years old. Smart said the chance to pitch against the team that he watched as a youngster always excited him.
"To go down there and pitch in front of five or six thousand people is something I will love to do," Smart said. "I've gone to games ever since I was little, and it's special to me to pitch there."
Kansas (14-19, 2-13) enters the three-game set reeling reeling from an eight-game losing streak.
For the third-straight weekend, the Jayhawks take on one of the hottest teams in the Big 12.
The Aggies (22-11, 7-5) have won six of their last seven contests and have jumped into fourth place in the conference
standings.
Kansas coach Bobby Randall said that although the coaching staff hadn't scouted Texas A&M much, the Aggies' recent record is evidence enough that they are a worthy team.
"We don't know much about them, but they've obviously been hot," Randall said. "We're going to have to be on the top of our game to beat them."
For the most part, the Jayhawks have not been on the top of their game during Big 12 play.
The Jayhawks are hitting .255 against Big 12 opponents. Only junior Ryan Klocksien (.304) is hitting better than .300 during conference play.
Kansas has been plagued by strikeouts and runners left on base during its recent conference woes.
Randall said that the coaching staff has done as much as possible to end Kansas' hitting struggles.
"It's mostly a confidence problem at the plate." Randall said. "We're working with guys as much as we can, you know. As coaches we can't hit for them, but I've probably thrown more batting practice this year than ever," he said. "It's not a lack of effort or work ethic, just a lack of performance."
In last week's Big 12 series, Kansas led No. 22 Texas 5-4 in the ninth inning before surrendering six runs and losing 10-5.
Smart said that loss carried negative momentum into the last two games of the series. He said he hoped a victory tonight could have a reverse effect.
"We were really down after that loss," Smart said. "A win in the first game is huge because it will give us the confidence that we really can win two or three games from them."
Edited by Summer Lewis
PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday; Kansas — Pete Smart (6-1,
3.92) vs. Texas A&M — Matt
Farmum (3-2, 2.98)
Saturday; Kansas — Justin
Wilcher (1-5, 4.87) vs. Texas A&M
— Todd Deininger (3-4, 3.54)
Sunday; Kansas — Doug Lantz (1-
3, 5.27, 5 saves) vs. Texas A&M
— Justine Moore (4-0, 1.03)
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