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University Daily Kansan
Page 0232_1 from reel: L 2348 (1953-01-14 to 1953-11-16)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/145338

Title: Jayhawker Hustle Lauded at '53 Basketball Banquet
Summary: Coverage of the 1953 Jayhawker basketball team banquet where coach Stalcup praised the team's hustle and spirit, with details about awards and attendance at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce event.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; athletics; university sports; team recognition
Named Entities: Stalcup, Wilbur F. [basketball coach]; McDonald, Frank [athletic director]; Murphy, Edward F. [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Wildcats to Open Grid Drills; Coach Sees Winning Season
Summary: Article about Kansas State football team's spring training preparations under Coach Bill Meek, who expresses optimism for a winning season with details about player personnel and practice plans.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; athletics; coaching; team preparation
Named Entities: Meek, Bill [football coach]; Allen, Forrest C. [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Sprint Medley Record Questioned by Two Coaches
Summary: Report on controversy surrounding KU's sprint medley relay team's world record time at the Texas Relays, with coaches questioning the validity of the mark due to track conditions.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; records; competition
Named Entities: Anderson, Frank [coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Golfers Thump Washburn Team
Summary: Coverage of KU golf team's victory over Washburn, highlighting individual performances including Harlan Hise's 76 and Bill Barter's strong play in the match.
Category: sports
Subjects: golf; athletics; competition; team sports
Named Entities: Hise, Harlan [golfer]; Barter, Bill [golfer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Dick Knostman Fuels All-Star Win
Summary: Story about Dick Knostman's performance in leading the College All-Stars to victory over the Harlem Globetrotters, scoring 12 points in the exhibition game.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; athletics; all-star games
Named Entities: Knostman, Dick [basketball player]; Peck, Ernie [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Relays Parade Needs Trucks
Summary: Notice requesting additional trucks for the Kansas Relays parade, detailing the number of floats and the need for transportation support for the April 18 event.
Category: announcement
Subjects: university events; parades; community involvement
Confidence: 0.75

Title: K.C. League Gets Charter
Summary: Report on the Kansas City league receiving its charter from the National Baseball Congress, with former President Truman mentioned as involved in the proceedings.
Category: informational content
Subjects: sports leagues; baseball; organizational news
Named Entities: Truman, Harry S. [former president]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Motor In; Wolfson's
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [comic strips]
Category: comic strips
Confidence: 0.9

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