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University Daily Kansan
Page 0441 from reel: NP 7854 (1999-01-25 to 1999-07-28)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/108392

Title: Big East Teams Struggle for NCAA Berth
Summary: Coverage of Big East conference tournament struggles affecting NCAA tournament seeding for multiple schools including Syracuse, Providence, and Georgetown.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; NCAA tournament; conference tournaments
Named Entities: Bannon, Kevin [Rutgers coach]; Thompson, John [Georgetown coach]; Welsh, Tim [Syracuse coach]; Esherick, Craig [Georgetown coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: NCAA Rulings Settle Eligibility of Two 'Huskers
Summary: NCAA rulings on eligibility cases for Nebraska football players Jeff Perino and Shevin Wiggins, including medical exemptions and academic requirements.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; NCAA eligibility; Nebraska Cornhuskers
Named Entities: Perino, Jeff [quarterback]; Wiggins, Shevin [wingback]; Papik, Al [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Pete Rose Gets Son a Tryout
Summary: Pete Rose arranges a tryout for his son Pete Jr. with the Los Angeles Dodgers, detailing the younger Rose's baseball career and aspirations.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; minor leagues; family sports
Named Entities: Rose, Pete [former MLB player]; Rose, Pete Jr. [son]; Johnson, Dave [Dodgers manager]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Cardinals to Start Mercker in Opener
Summary: St. Louis Cardinals plan to start left-hander Kent Mercker in their season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with details on pitching rotation.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; starting pitchers; St. Louis Cardinals
Named Entities: Mercker, Kent [pitcher]; La Russa, Tony [Cardinals manager]; Valdez, Ismael [pitcher]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Fewer a-10 Teams to Play in Postseason
Summary: Atlantic 10 Conference expects fewer teams in the NCAA tournament, with analysis of team performances and coaching perspectives.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; Atlantic 10 Conference; NCAA tournament
Named Entities: Penders, John [George Washington coach]; Chaney, John [Temple coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Watkins Health Center; KU Ambassador Program
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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