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University Daily Kansan
Page 0346_1 from reel: L 2349 (1953-11-17 to 1954-10-14)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/143905

Title: Gavarretta Is Fired, Hack Is Club's Manager
Summary: Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley announces firing of manager Phil Gavarretta and replacement with Stan Hack for the 1954 season.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; chicago cubs; management changes
Named Entities: Gavarretta, Phil [baseball manager]; Hack, Stan [baseball manager]; Wrigley, Phil [baseball owner]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Morgan Goes to Phillies
Summary: Philadelphia Phillies acquire infielder Bobby Morgan from the Brooklyn Dodgers in a transaction involving cash and players.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; philadelphia phillies; player transactions
Named Entities: Morgan, Bobby [baseball player]; Carpenter, Bob [baseball owner]; O'Neill, Steve [baseball manager]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Easton Referee of Drake Relays
Summary: Kansas University track coach Bill Easton named referee for the 45th Drake Relays to be held in Des Moines, Iowa.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; drake relays; university athletics
Named Entities: Easton, Bill [track coach]; Drake University
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 4-Minute Mile 'Will Be Run'
Summary: Oklahoma runner Glenn Cunningham predicts the four-minute mile barrier will be broken, discussing the psychological aspects of the challenge.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; mile run; athletic records
Named Entities: Cunningham, Glenn [runner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Mays to Spark Giants Bid for Pennant
Summary: Willie Mays expected to help New York Giants in their pennant bid, with manager Leo Durocher planning to use him strategically.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; new york giants; willie mays
Named Entities: Mays, Willie [baseball player]; Durocher, Leo [baseball manager]; Giants, New York
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Blair Wins by TKO Bout Halted in 8th
Summary: Jackie Blair defeats opponent by technical knockout in eighth round of boxing match in Providence, Rhode Island.
Category: sports
Subjects: boxing; professional boxing; boxing results
Named Entities: Blair, Jackie [boxer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 15 Major League Managers Name Opening Day Pitchers
Summary: Fifteen major league managers announce their opening day starting pitchers for the upcoming baseball season.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; major league baseball; pitching rotations
Named Entities: Tebbetts, Birdie [baseball manager]; Lopat, Ed [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The Jay Shoppe; Ashaway Braided Racket String; Wolfson's
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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