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University Daily Kansan
Page 0945 from reel: L 2626 (1984-01-11 to 1984-07-27)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/137608

Title: British Man Captures Boston Marathon Title
Summary: British runner Geoff Smith wins the 88th Boston Marathon with a time of 2:10:34, becoming the first Englishman to win the race since 1970.
Category: sports
Subjects: marathon racing; athletics; Olympic sports
Named Entities: Smith, Geoff [marathon winner]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Men's Team Finishes 11th in Golf Meet
Summary: The Kansas men's golf team finishes 11th at the Orange Lake Invitational in Orlando, with coach Ross Randall noting the team's performance despite challenges.
Category: sports
Subjects: golf; college sports; team competitions
Named Entities: Randall, Ross [KU golf coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Kings Facing Long Shot in Playoffs Against Lakers
Summary: The Kansas City Kings face long odds in their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, with the Lakers holding home court advantage and the Kings having lost 24 consecutive games to the Lakers.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NBA playoffs; team sports
Named Entities: Riley, Pat [Lakers coach]; Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem [Lakers player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: All-Star Ballot Announced; 5 KC Players Are Included
Summary: The 1984 All-Star ballot is announced with five Kansas City Royals players included: Frank White, U.L. Washington, George Brett, Reggie Jackson, and Pete Rose.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; All-Star Game; professional sports
Named Entities: Bowie Kuhn [Baseball Commissioner]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Assistant Released From KUMC
Summary: KU assistant football coach Bob Valentene is released from the University of Kansas Medical Center after undergoing emergency coronary bypass surgery.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; coaching; university athletics
Named Entities: Valentene, Bob [KU assistant football coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jayhawks Sign 3 Volleyball Recruits
Summary: KU volleyball coach Bob Lockwood signs three new recruits: Melissa Pool, Judy Desch, and Tammy Hill, expanding the Jayhawks' roster.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; recruiting; college athletics
Named Entities: Lockwood, Bob [KU volleyball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Soviets Say They May Not Compete in Olympics
Summary: The Soviet Union may not compete in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles due to concerns about athlete housing, security, and visa issues.
Category: sports
Subjects: Olympics; international sports; Cold War
Named Entities: Gramov, Marat [Soviet Olympic Committee chairman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Services Today for Founder of Cramer Athletic Products
Summary: Services are held for Charles Cramer, founder of Cramer athletic products, a company known for manufacturing first aid supplies and athletic products.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletic products; memorials; sports industry
Named Entities: Cramer, Charles [founder of Cramer athletic products]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Sports Almanac
Summary: A sports almanac section featuring upcoming basketball playoff schedules and golf tournament results.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports schedules; basketball; golf
Confidence: 0.7

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