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Wednesday December 6,1999
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 6). A loved one demands your attention, curtailing your freedom. Don't abandon old friends in the meantime; when it's right, it won't be either/or. Get a new outfit to match the new you in December. Keep resources private in January. Your new skills create new opportunities in February. Focus on love in April, but don't abandon your friends. An older co-worker's there when you need him in May. Get what you want through another in June. Travel plans might be delayed in August. Don't overspend on an outing in October. The best things in life are still free.
To 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 7.
Even you cannot be two places at the same time,
and it seems like that's what's required. Do your
best to please your boss, your parents and whoever
else is barking orders at you. But don't run yourself
ragged. Luckily, you're naturally quick.
raurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
You have more than enough to do already. So, if someone who's in a rush starts shouting, your impulse may be to walk out. Don't let that emergency give you an ulcer! If you can help, do. You'll look good, and could pitch nicely.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
You're almost too popular! Everyone wants you, but don't stretch yourself too thin. You always think you can cram one more activity into your busy schedule, but is that wise? You might take the fun out of everything! Be selective.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5.
An older person, like your parent or your boss,
could get into a terrible mood. This is someone who
has a tendency to get nasty under pressure. Give
this person a wide berth. If something can go
wrong, odds are good it will.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8.
You're ready to go full speed ahead but don't trample on a sensitive person's feelings in your exuberance. You're strong and, let's face it, dynamic.
But keep your confidence under control, and don't be overbearing. It's counter-productive.
Virao (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) — Today is a 5.
Consider a change to your domestic environment carefully. You hate confusion, and there's plenty of that at home now. You may feel rather desperate and ready to grab anything that works. A loved one may be concerned about money, too. Don't panic or go over budget. Get creative!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 7.
Try something new, but don't go too far too fast.
You're able to suffer a nasty bump, and that would be just awful. Participate but don't overdo it the first time. You don't want to sprain anything. Do your warm-up exercises!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
**Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — today is a G.**
The loot is pouring in, but it could be pouring out just as fast. Don't confuse your net with your gross. You might have let your costs get out of hand, thinking you were made of money. Well, you're not.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
**Gerardus (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.**
There's something on your list that should be a top priority. And, it's misnumbered. In other words, you're not taking this situation as seriously as you should. Your mind's on other things, most likely. Go through that list one more time.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Have you double-booked yourself? It doesn't look as though there's much slack in your schedule. That's the trouble with setting appointments every 15 minutes. Cancel something so you have time to breathe.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
You inspire your friends with your gun-ho attitude. You think you can fly, and maybe you can. Check your landing gear before you take off, though. Fix it before it's broken, and you'll pass the upcoming test.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7
fuses (Feb. 19-Mar 20) — Today is a 7.
A promotion or better job looks good, but don't make the move quite yet. Check out all the pros and cons one more time. Then wait. The new gig might not be as wonderful as it seems. Don't give up a sure thing for a long shot.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Dallas coach could go to Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. — Dallas Cowbies assistant Les Miles reportedly will become the football coach at Oklahoma State University.
Miles was the school's offensive coordinator in 1997 when the team went 8-4 and reached the Alamo Bowl. He would replace Bob Simmons, who was fired in November after six seasons.
Athletic director Terry Phillips would not confirm that Miles had resigned but the school has scheduled a
news conference for today.
"We're sorry to lose him, but he made a top contribution while he was here," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the Dally Oklahoma. "He's extremely well-qualified to be a college head coach, and I know he had a very serious passion for Oklahoma State."
Miles was not at practice in Dallas on Monday, and the team was off yesterday. The Cowboys would not confirm Miles left the team, and said any announcement on his hiring would be left to Oklahoma State.
Last week, Boise State coach Dirk Koetter accepted the Oklahoma State job but rescinded his acceptance a day later and took an offer from Arizona State.
Oklahoma City TV station KFOR reported Miles told Jones of his intention to resign and accept the Oklahoma State job.
Last week, five Oklahoma State players met with Phillips to describe the kind of coach they hoped he would hire, and they used Miles as a model.
that'll work," said quarterback Tony Lindsay, whose best year at Oklahoma State was the '97 season spent under Miles" tutelage. "Coach Miles can bring a lot to the team." He has served under such coaches
as Bill McCartney at Colorado and Bo Schembechler at Michigan. Miles also played for Schembechler from
1972-75.
Oklahoma State's offenses went from 311 yards and 20.7 points a game in Miles' first season there (1995) to 391
Georgia coach fired after shaky season
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia fired football coach Jim Donnan Monday after a disappointing 7-4 season that startled with the Bulldogs ranked No. 10 and picked to win the East Division of the Southeastern Conference.
yards in 1996, producing two games of 500-plus yards.
Malone passes Wilt for 2nd on scoring list
SALT LAKE CITY — Kari Malone moved past Wilt Chamberlain for second place on the NBA's career scoring list last night.
Donnan, who came to Georgia in 1996, has a career record of 103-40, including 39-19 at Georgia. He has failed, however, against Georgia's biggest rivals, going 6-14 against Georgia Tech, Florida, Auburn and Tennessee.
Malone hit a scoop in the lane with 4:58 left in the second quarter of Utah's game against Toronto, giving him 31,420 points — one more than Chamberlain. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the career leader with 38,387.
NBA
Malone, the most prolific power forward in NBA history and a 16-year fixture for the Utah Jazz, went into the Toronto game needing eight points to pass Chamberlain.
He finally made a 22-foot jumper midway through the period.
But it took a while for Malone, nicknamed the "Mailman," to get going. He missed his first shot and dropped a pass from John Stockton
After sitting most of the second quarter, Melone came in to cheers. He quickly threw in a jumper for the apparent historic basket just, but Toronto was called for an illegal defense, negating the basket.
out of bounds, his only touches in the first five minutes.
The basket to pass Chamberlain came, naturally, on a feed from Stockton. Malone stepped into the lane and flipped the ball in, touching off a chorus of cheers that continued until a dead ball about one minute later.
Chamberlain, who died in October 1999 at age 63, scored 31,419 points during 14 seasons in the NBA. He averaged 30.1 points a game and holds the league's single-game scoring record of 100 points.
Former NBA player testifies in murder case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Prosecutors brought a former NBA player to the stand in an attempt to confirm a former girlfriend's testimony that Rae Camth confessed to a drive-by shooting.
NFL
Charles Shackleford, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, testified on January 3's murder trial that Candace Smith relayed to him what she said Carumt told her the November 1999 shooting of Cherica Adams.
amtn testified last week that Carruth, then with the NFL's Carolina Panthers, told her he planned the shooting of Adams, who was pregnant with Carruth's child.
Smith said "he basically confessed to her at the hospital about what happened," Shackleford said in a testimony that Judge Charles Lamm told iorors to disregard.
Shackleford testified that Smith said Camuth told her "he had something to do with whatever happened to Chenica."
Shackleford returned to the witness stand yesterday for cross-examination by
defense attorney David Rudoff. Rudoff's early questions concentrated on what Shackleford knew about Smith's relationship with Camuth and when he learned about Adams' shooting,
Shackleford said he was married at the time he was having an affair with Smith, a previous girlfriend of Caruth's.
Rockies pay big bucks for highly rated pitcher
It gives Neagle the seventh high est average salary among pitchers. Neagle has compiled a 76-39
record and 3.69
ERA the past five
seasons, including
7-7 with a 5.81
ERA in 15 starts for
the New York
Yankees as they won their third straight World Series title.
In his career, he is 3-3 at Coors Field with a 7.30 ERA in seven seats, allowing 56 hits, seven homers and seven walks in 40 2/3 innings.
Mariners lure pitcher home from Yankees
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies upgraded their pitching staff, agreeing to a $11.5 million, five-year contract with Denny Neagle.
SEATTLE — Jeff Nelson, who was traded by Seattle to the New York Yankees five years ago, returned to the Mariners when he agreed to a three-year contract worth between $10.5 million and $11 million. In New York, the right-hander earned four World Series rings. Nelson was 8-4 with a 2.45 ERA in 73 games with the Yankees last season. He led AL relievers with a 2.45 ERA and a .183 opponents' batting average.
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Sports Calendar
Men's basketball at Wake Forest at 6 p.m. in Winston Salem, N.C.
Indoor track and field at Kansas State All Comers Meet in Manhattan
Swimming and diving at Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
Indoor track and field at K-State All Comers Meet in Manhattan
Women's basketball vs. Washburn University (exhibition) at 2:05 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse
Students savor benefits of intramural basketball
By Aaron Johnson sports@kanson.com Kansas sportwriter
The intramural pre-holiday basketball tournament is under way, and participants are once again showing strong interest.
Intramural basketball has long been the most popular intramural sport at the University. Those who play attribute their interest to the competition, fun, and stress relief the game provides.
Brian Weiser, Highland Park, Ill., sophomore and member on the squad Chipotle, said the rivalry on the court at Kansas had always been amazing.
Team competition is a major incentive for former high school athletes to participate in intramural basketball.
Jenny Finmen, Overland Park sophomore and member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma team, said some women in her sorority wanted to keep playing after their high school days were finished.
"A lot of the girls played high school basketball, so this is one
Intramural director Jason Krone said the sport was popular because of team camaraderie.
of the only ways to continue their love for the game," she said.
"It is obvious that intramural basketball provides another avenue for players to compete," Krone said. "But the fun and enjoyment that the game brings to many is not to be underrated."
Fimmen said the possibility that any team could win added excitement to the intramural basketball tournament and regular season.
"It is so much fun to go out and play with people you know," she said. "The game of basketball is great, and it is even better when having fun is a priority."
Arnone agreed that a lot of players expanded their social circles through the game.
"It's fun to hang out with new people and meet new people," he said. "The camaraderie is great."
But Krone said players were also motivated by factors other
"A lot the girls played high school basketball, so this is one of the only ways to continue their love for the game."
than competition and friendship.
"Intramural basketball also provides a sort of stress relief for some participants." Krone said.
Jenny Fimmen Overland Park sophomore
Weiser said basketball provided him an outlet for his daily frustrations.
"Whenever I have a hard day on campus, it is always nice to get out on the court and run and jump a little bit," he said.
Fimmen agreed the game of basketball was a spirited one.
"For those who just love to play basketball, the enjoyment can be whatever they make it," she said.
— Edited by Kathryn Moore