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Wednesday,
February 28, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb. 28). Take on something you think you can't do this year; you're ready for a challenge. Set aside your worries and sign up for a tough program in March. A boss or parent helps out with finances in April. Focus on studies in May. Changes are going on in your house in June, but in July you can nest and relax with loved ones. Barriers in August are overcome with the help of an expert by September. New skills could lead to a promotion or better job by December. When you look back next February you may be amazed by what you've accomplished.
10 get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is
the easiest day, O the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6.
You're stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Your worries are coming true, and you can't do everything. You hate it when that happens, but don't look for ways to increase your income instead.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
You're powerful, and others seek your advice.
Friends are headed into fantasy land, so help them stay on the right track. They might not like what you have to say, but say it anyway.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5.
There are a lot of irritating things going on. It's like waking up to find your kitchen full of ants, for exam ple. Stay off the highways as much as possible.
People will be changing tenses without signaling.
have a fit.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7.
It may look like a good day to play with friends, but there are complications. A tip a friend gives you may not work out. Also, tell a friend not to antagonize the boss. It's not a good day to ask for a raise.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5.
A conflict between your partner and an older person could get rough. You could act as arbitrator, but don't do it until they ask. They won't listen to a word you say before then, anyway.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
Your work could get in the way of a social engagement you have planned. Something that usually takes a half-hour could take three hours. Don't make any dates, and don't promise to be home for dinner at a certain time.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 5.
You're saving money, but you don't have enough to waste. If a child or sweetheart wants to fulfill a bizarre fantasy, it's not your duty to comply. Say no if you can't afford it or don't want to do it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7.
There's more discussion required on a household project. You want one thing and your roommate wants another. Give as much as you can on the little points, and they might give on an issue that's big to you.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
If you're worried about inefficiency at work, keep your opinions to yourself. People don't want to change today, even for a good reason. They're not in the mood to hear it, so don't tweak 'em.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
Money is the problem now. A loved one may have
decided that you shouldn't spend your money how-
ever you want. Instead of flaunting your authority,
be respectful. At least think about it for one more
day.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5.
It could be difficult for you to get your meaning across. It's hard to make changes successfully. Don't buy things for your home today, either. You're too apt to decide later that you want to take them back.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 2) — Today is a 6.
Your fantasies may have deviated from reality. It's as if you've designed a building but forgot to take gravity into consideration. All you have to do is make the correction without ruining your design.
FOOTBALL
Former Jayhawk player team captain dies at 62
Former Kansas football player Doyle Schick, Olathe, died yesterday. He was 62.
Schick was a running back from 1958 to 1960 and a team captain his senior year. He also ran track at Kansas.
Schick is survived by his wife,
Sharon, and three daughters: Lori
Donnelly, Cindy Scribner and Sherri
Downing.
After playing at Kansas, Schick played for the Washington Redskins for two years. He then moved back to the Kansas City area and worked at Holiday Sand and Gravel in Overland Park until retirement two years ago.
— Shawn Linenberger
INTRAMURALS
Basketball tournament divisions in full swing
The intramural basketball tournament is in progress and running smoothly, said Jason Krone, assistant director of recreation services.
The men's Greek and open divisions are finished with their first rounds and will conclude second round play tonight.
Men's residence hall and the cocreational division finished their first round on Monday.
Women's greek and open division tournaments begin tomorrow, and men's 'B' block teams play their fourth and final game on March 6.
Tournament play continues through the championship games on March 13 and 14.
Recreation services hopes to have these championship games in Allen Fieldhouse. However, the availability of the fieldhouse will not be known until March 12.
All games will be played in Robinson Center if the Fieldhouse is
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unavailable for any of the six scheduled games.
Note: Horoscope have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
GOLF
The Kansas women's golf team finished in fifth place after the first round of the Carolinas Collegiate Classic at the 5,889-yard, par-72. Pinehurst No. 8 in Pinehurst, N.C.
Women in fifth after tournament's first day
The Jayhawks shot a 323 in the first round of Monday's tournament, which put them in a tie for fifth-place, seven strokes off of first place.
Sophomore Tiffany Kruggel led all Kansas golfers with a first-day score of 77. two strokes behind first place.
The tournament concluded yesterday with an 18-hole final round. Results were not available as of press time.
Kansas freshman Chrystal Thayer contributed to the fifth-place effort with a score of 80, and senior Ashely Bishop chipped in with an 82.
Today's Kansas game canceled due to snow
BASEBALL
The Kansas baseball game against Baker scheduled for 3 p.m. this afternoon has been canceled. No makeup date has been scheduled.
A decision regarding the starting times of this weekend's Big 1.2 Conference series against Oklahoma State will be made later in the week.
The softball game between Kansas and Washbum, originally scheduled for this afternoon in Topeka, has
SOFTBALL
Today's softball game rescheduled for April
The Jayhawks return to action March 8-11 at the Speedline Invitational in Tampa, Fla.
been rescheduled for April 12 at 3 p.m.
— Kansan staff reports
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
K- State basketball coach receives reprimand
DALLAS — Kansas State men's basketball club Jim Wooldridge received a public reprimand yesterday from Big 12 Conference Commissioner Kevin Weiberg for comments Wooldridge made about officiating after the Kansas State-Oklahoma state game on Saturday.
Wooldridge was cited by the Conference for violating the Big 1.2's Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship
Any further violation of the Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship could result in additional penalties for Wooldridge, including a suspension from coaching.
"Coach Wooldridge's assertion that teams receive different officiating based on their position in the Conference's standings is very inappropriate and is not true," Weiberg said in a statement. "The officials that work our games also work in other major conferences and conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism."
bylaws for his public comments.
Belle won't make trip because of hip injury
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Albert Belle won't be in Baltimore's lineup for its spring opener against St. Louis on Friday because of a sore hip that has put his future with the
MLB
team in doubt.
While Belle will miss the road trip to Jupiter, Fla., he is scheduled to start in right field the next day against the Minnesota Twins at Fort Lauderdale.
Bell has been used in right field for all three intraquad games, with mixed results. He has hit the ball with authority but continues to move poorly in the outfield and on the basepaths. He hasn't attempted to slide, even in drills.
Baltimore resists making projections on Belle based on his physical condition. He most likely will be restricted to use as the designated hitter.
"If there's a close play, he's supposed to slide. He'll play hard," manager Mike Hargrove said yesterday. "Albert has not backed off or asked out of anything here. There have been times we've gone up to him and asked him how he feels and if he wants to sit out a drill. He's not taken us up on the offer, which is good to see."
Vizquel's cartwheel gave him away. Vizquel, Cleveland's perennial Gold Glove shortstop, has agreed to terms on a $15 million, two-year contract extension with the Indians, a baseball source told The Associated Press.
Cleveland shortstop agrees to new contract WINTER HAVEN. Fla. — Omar
agrees to new contract
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Omar
Vizquel had been signed through 2002 at $3 million per season. The extension includes an option for 2005.
As he ran onto the field for an intrasquad game on Tuesday, the 33-year-old Vizquel, who reported to training camp four days late last week, performed his gymnastic move.
The Indians have scheduled a news conference for today, when they are expected to announce the extension.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Women's basketball at Texas A&M, 7 p.m.
Men's basketball at Kansas State, 8 p.m.
Men's swimming at Big 12 Championships in Austin, Texas, all day.
Baseball vs. Oklahoma State, 3 p.m.
Men's swimming at Big 12 Championships in Austin, Texas, all day. Track at NCAA Qualifiers in Ames, Iowa, all day.
Men's tennis vs. Boise State, 9 a.m.; UMKC, 3 p.m.
Baseball vs. Oklahoma State, noon.
Women's tennis at Iowa State, noon.
Track at NCAA Qualifiers in Ames, Iowa, all day.
Forward bounces back from injury
The Associated Press
PHOENIX — The replay of Shawn Marion's frightening fall — his head violently bouncing off the hardwood court — has been shown again and again on television.
The spectacular second-year forward and the NBA's player of the week last week remembers none of it.
"I don't remember falling. I don't remember nothing." Marion said after the Phoenix Suns' practice yesterday. "The first I heard about it was when I saw it on TV. It was crazy. I was like, 'Man, I didn't know it was like that.' I don't like watching it. I just look away."
Marion sustained a grade-3 concussion, the most severe type, and a sprained right wrist when he soared high for a rebound in the final minute of Phoenix's 90-80 victory against Utah and down on the back of the Jazz's John Starks.
Marion said he didn't blame Starks.
"I don't think he had a feeling of just how high I was up," Marion said.
Suns coach Scott Skiles, who initially thought it was a clean play, isn't so sure now.
"I've looked at it so many times now, I know I don't like it." Skiles said. "I feel like it could have been
Marion said doctors had told him he would miss at least two games, but could return for the home game against Denver on Saturday night.
Skiles said Suns president Bryan Colangelo had spoken to NBA officials about the incident, but Colangelo declined to comment further.
"I thank God it wasn't worse than it was," Marion said. "But it happened, it's cool, I'm all right. Let's leave it alone and play ball."
Marion averaged 24 points and 13 rebounds while shooting just under 60 percent from the field as the Suns went 6-1 since the All-Star break. They've won four in a row going into tonight's home game against Orlando, with road victories against the Magic, Miami and New York.
"We knew he was going to be all right that night," teammate Mario Elie said. "Everybody called him. He's in his good spirits. The guys have been playing amazing basketball.
"I feel like he took a glance, saw him up in the air and continued to back in under him — and then tried to catch him."
Marion was in and out of consciousness on the court but said he remembered nothing until waking up in the hospital. He said he still had a slight headache and was tired and sore, but he showed up for the Suns' "Team Up" appearance in front of thousands of screaming elementary students yesterday.
He watched yesterday's workout, but plans a light workout the next two days and a full practice on Friday.
prevented. I don't feel like there was enough time for a thought process of 'Hey, I'm going to undercut this guy.' But I think he could have not done it, that he had enough of a split second there not to do it.
Marion is sixth in the NBA in rebounding at 11.4 per game. At 6-foot-7, he is by far the shortest of the top 20 rebounds in the league. He doesn't know if he will be a bit tentative, a little afraid, the next time he soars toward the rim.
"I can't say right now," Marion said. "I don't think so. I think I'll still do what I'm supposed to do out there, just go play ball."
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We've just got to pick it up until he gets back."
Elie expects Marion to come back as good as ever.
"I remember when I broke my forearm, I came back attacking the same way I was," Elie said. "You can't worry about that stuff. It's part of the game. I'm sure the first couple of minutes he'll be a little nervous, but once he gets a couple of dunks and a couple of blocks, he'll be right back in the swing of things."
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