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University Daily Kansan
Page 0973 from reel: L 2756 (1985-01-16 to 1985-07-24)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/122282

Title: Doctor Tells Decathlete to Quit Relays
Summary: KU decathlete Craig Branstrom is advised by his doctor to stop competing in relays due to a severe back injury that could lead to permanent paralysis.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletics; sports injuries; track and field
Named Entities: Branstrom, Craig [athlete]; Wertzberger, Kenneth [physician]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Heptathletes in Good Shape After First Day
Summary: KU women's heptathletes perform well in the first day of competition at the Kansas Relays, with Kathy Romsa holding the lead and Rosie Wadman showing strong performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletics; track and field; heptathlon
Named Entities: Romsa, Kathy [athlete]; Wadman, Rosie [athlete]; Leininger, Jaci [athlete]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Softball Takes 2 From Washburn
Summary: The KU softball team defeats Washburn in a doubleheader, with Laura Klamm pitching a no-hitter in the first game and Kim Tisdale contributing to the victory in the second game.
Category: sports
Subjects: softball; college sports; KU athletics
Named Entities: Stancliff, Bob [coach]; Klamm, Laura [pitcher]; Williams, Cherie [player]; Tisdale, Kim [pitcher]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Students' Work Pays Off for Relays
Summary: Student volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the Kansas Relays, with approximately 200 students working on various committees to organize and manage the event.
Category: sports
Subjects: student volunteers; event management; KU athletics
Named Entities: McShane, Peggy [volunteer]; Driscoll, Shawn [volunteer]; Johnson, DeAnn [volunteer]; Nelson, Driscoll [volunteer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Baseball Team Beats Emporia
Summary: The KU baseball team defeats Emporia State in a doubleheader, improving their record to 15-17-1 and continuing their Big Eight action.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; KU athletics; college sports
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Iowa Standout Signs With KU
Summary: Linda Bauehle, an Iowa standout golfer, has signed a national letter-of-intent to play for the KU women's golf team.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletics; recruiting; KU women's golf
Named Entities: Bauehle, Linda [athlete]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Autopsy Performed on Runner
Summary: An autopsy is performed on Gary Cromer, a high school track athlete who died after competing in a 400-meter dash at a meet in Wichita.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports deaths; track and field; athletic safety
Named Entities: Cromer, Gary [athlete]; De Jong, David [medical examiner]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Union Leaders Suspend Talks
Summary: Major League Baseball Players Association and owners suspend contract negotiations, with no significant progress made in talks.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports labor; baseball; collective bargaining
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Forfeits Could Break Record
Summary: Seminole Junior College baseball team forfeits games due to using ineligible players, which could affect their record and ranking.
Category: sports
Subjects: college baseball; records; NCAA violations
Confidence: 0.65

Title: Baseball Almanac
Summary: National and American League baseball standings and statistics for various teams.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball statistics; league standings
Confidence: 0.6

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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