====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0271 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/119933 Title: Track Athlete Works Toward Olympic Bid in Javelin Throw Summary: University of Kansas track athlete Scott Russell pursues Olympic qualification in javelin throw, with focus on national championship and potential Olympic appearance. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; Olympic sports; athletic competition Named Entities: Russell, Scott [track athlete]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Rock Stalk Jayhawk Summary: Kansas basketball player Jeff Boschee discusses his popularity with fans, describing how he handles attention and maintains perspective on his stardom. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; athlete popularity; college sports Named Entities: Boschee, Jeff [basketball player] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Home Runs Propel 'Hawks Summary: Kansas baseball team defeats Ottawa University 10-6, with home runs contributing to the victory in their season opener at Hoglund Ballpark. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; college sports; team performance Named Entities: Randall, Bobby [baseball coach]; Holmes, Pat [baseball player] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kansas Looks to End Losing Streak Summary: Kansas women's basketball team seeks to end their losing streak as they prepare for upcoming games, with focus on regaining confidence and improving performance. Category: sports Subjects: women's basketball; college sports; team performance Named Entities: Scott, Jessica [sportswriter]; Marian, Kansas coach Confidence: 0.75 Title: Jayhawks Have Shot at First Conference Win Summary: Kansas women's basketball team aims for their first conference win, with player Keasha Cannon contributing to the team's efforts to improve their record. Category: sports Subjects: women's basketball; college sports; team performance Named Entities: Cannon, Keasha [basketball player] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo: Kansas Guard Jeff Boschee Signs Autographs for Fans After a Game Summary: Kansas basketball player Jeff Boschee signing autographs for fans after a game, with fans lining up for his signature. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: basketball; athlete-fan interaction; college sports Confidence: 0.8 Title: Photo: Designated Hitter Pat Holmes Is Congratulated by Teammates After a Solo Home Run Summary: Kansas baseball player Pat Holmes being congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run during a game against Ottawa University. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: baseball; team celebration; college sports Confidence: 0.8 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.