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University Daily Kansan
Page 0593_2 from reel: L 2351 (1955-09-15 to 1956-05-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/140982

Title: Nieder Cracks 60 Feet! KU Stops A&M 86-45
Summary: KU athlete Bill Nieder sets new collegiate record in shot put with 60 feet 3 inches in dual meet against Oklahoma A&M, contributing to KU's 86-45 victory.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; university sports; competition
Named Entities: Nieder, Bill [athlete]; Blair, Dick [athlete]; A&M [Oklahoma A&M University]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Baseball Team Extends Streak
Summary: KU Jayhawk baseball team extends winning streak to six games with victories over Wichita and Rockhurst, highlighted by Nieder's shot put record and team performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; university sports; athletics; competition
Named Entities: Shirley, Bob [pitcher]; Conn, Bob [captain]; Robertson, Barry [shortstop]; Wiley, Ron [pitcher]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Nieder's Goal: 62 by Olympics
Summary: Bill Nieder discusses his goal to reach 62 feet in shot put by the Olympics, reflecting on his career and recent record-setting performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; Olympics; goals
Named Entities: Nieder, Bill [athlete]; O'Brien, Parry [Olympic champion]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The Kansas Power and Light Company; Ufg; Lawrence Optical Co.
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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