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University Daily Kansan
Page 0982 from reel: NP 1627 (1993-01-12 to 1993-09-15)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/127956

Title: Cancer Steals Jim Valvano From Basketball at Age 47
Summary: Obituary of Jim Valvano, former NC State basketball coach who died at age 47 after battling cancer, detailing his coaching career and impact on the sport.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; coaching; cancer awareness; NCAA
Named Entities: Valvano, Jim [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Ex-'Hawk Seeks NBA Shot
Summary: Former Kansas University basketball player Scooter Barry works to improve his shooting skills in pursuit of an NBA career, with quotes about his determination to play professionally.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NBA; player development; KU athletics
Named Entities: Barry, Scooter [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Zambian Soccer Team Members Killed in Crash
Summary: Report on the tragic death of members of the Zambian national soccer team in an airplane crash while traveling to a World Cup qualifying match in Senegal.
Category: sports
Subjects: soccer; aviation accidents; international sports
Named Entities: Zambian national soccer team
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather Washes Out Kansas Home Baseball Game
Summary: Heavy rains force cancellation of Kansas University baseball game against Kansas State, with details about the weather conditions and impact on the Big Eight Conference schedule.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; weather; college sports; KU athletics
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Pyramid Pizza; Taco Bell; Sunflower; Comprehensive Health for Women; Professional Hair Development (PHD); Banner Day Camp
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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