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University Daily Kansan
Page 0440 from reel: NP 7854 (1999-01-25 to 1999-07-28)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/108393

Title: Pele Sees U.S. As Rising Soccer Power
Summary: Brazilian soccer legend Pele discusses the growth of soccer in the United States, noting improvements in youth development and coaching, and expressing pride in the sport's progress in America.
Category: sports
Subjects: soccer; international sports; United States sports development
Named Entities: Pele [Brazilian soccer player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Testaverde Signs Three-Year, $19.5 Million Deal With Jets
Summary: Vinny Testaverde, the 1998 AFC passing leader, signs a three-year contract worth $19.5 million with the New York Jets, citing family reasons and desire to stay with coach Bill Parcells.
Category: sports
Subjects: NFL contracts; New York Jets; professional football
Named Entities: Testaverde, Vinny [quarterback]; Parcells, Bill [coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Royals Look for Leadership as Well as Playing Ability in Shortstop Rey Sanchez
Summary: The Kansas City Royals are hoping shortstop Rey Sanchez, who came from Puerto Rico, will provide leadership both on and off the field as the team looks to improve.
Category: sports
Subjects: Kansas City Royals; baseball; shortstop position
Named Entities: Sanchez, Rey [shortstop]; Muser, Tony [manager]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Olympic Official Contests Report in Investigation by Ethics Panel
Summary: A senior IOC official disputes an ethics panel's report that the international committee fostered a culture of improper gift-giving related to the Olympic bid process.
Category: national news
Subjects: International Olympic Committee; ethics investigations; corruption allegations
Named Entities: Mitchell, George [former Senate Majority Leader]; Gosper, Kevan [IOC executive board member]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: A KU Bookstores Event
Summary: KU Bookstores is hosting an event at Kansas Union, Level Two on March 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring graduation announcements, caps and gowns, and other graduation-related items.
Category: announcement
Subjects: university events; bookstore promotions; graduation merchandise
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Grad Fair
Summary: Grad Fair at Kansas Union featuring graduation-related services and merchandise from KU Bookstore.
Category: announcement
Subjects: university events; graduation services; student resources
Confidence: 0.8

Title: "The FAMINE WITHIN" Film on Eating Disorders
Summary: Film screening of "THE FAMINE WITHIN" about eating disorders on March 3, 1999 at 7-8:30 p.m. in the Pine Room of Kansas Union, facilitated by Kathy Jorgensen.
Category: announcement
Subjects: health awareness; eating disorders; film screenings
Named Entities: Jorgensen, Kathy [facilitator]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: KU Bookstores; The Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center; Gumby's Pizza
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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