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University Daily Kansan
Page 1021 from reel: NP 8427 (1999-11-01 to 2000-07-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/106549

Title: 500th Home Run Ball Sold to Sports Collector
Summary: Mark McGwire's 500th home run ball sold to sports memorabilia collector Michael Barnes for $100,000, with proceeds to be donated to the Hall of Fame.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; sports memorabilia; professional athletes
Named Entities: McGwire, Mark
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Iowa State's Fizer Voted Big 12 Player of the Year
Summary: Marcus Fizer of Iowa State University named Big 12 Conference Player of the Year by Associated Press panel.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; athletic awards; Big 12 Conference
Named Entities: Fizer, Marcus
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Mavericks Release Rodman After a Month With the Team
Summary: Dallas Mavericks release Dennis Rodman after less than a month with the team, citing behavior issues.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; professional basketball; player transactions
Named Entities: Rodman, Dennis
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Smoltz Out for the Season, Will Have Elbow Surgery
Summary: Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz will undergo elbow surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; injuries; pitchers
Named Entities: Smoltz, John
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Colorado Wide Receiver Misses Court Date, Arrested
Summary: Colorado wide receiver Javon Green arrested for failing to appear in court on traffic and theft charges.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; legal issues; athletes
Named Entities: Green, Javon
Confidence: 0.9

Title: To Griffey, Money Isn't Everything
Summary: Commentary on Ken Griffey Jr.'s decision to take less money to play for the Cincinnati Reds rather than maximizing his earnings.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; player contracts; professional sports
Named Entities: Griffey, Ken Jr.; Sosa, Sammy; McGwire, Mark
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Sports Calendar
Summary: Upcoming sports events including baseball games, track and field championships, and basketball tournaments for March 10-12.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports schedules; athletic events; tournament information
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: JB Stout's Grille & Bar; La Parrilla; The European Market; Framewoods
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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