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University Daily Kansan
Page 0009_2 from reel: L 2348 (1953-01-14 to 1953-11-16)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/145783

Title: Nebraska Nips Kansas, 50-43, in Swim Meet
Summary: Nebraska's Cornhuskers defeated Kansas in a dual swimming meet with a score of 50-43, capturing five events to outpace Kansas in the Robinson gym pool.
Category: sports
Subjects: college swimming; athletic competition; university sports
Named Entities: Smith, Dean [swimmer]; Nebraska Cornhuskers; Kansas Jayhawks
Confidence: 0.9

Title: 2 Platoon System Banned by NCAA
Summary: The NCAA football rules committee banned the controversial two-platoon system, implementing several rule changes including fair catch requirements and substitution rules.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; NCAA regulations; athletic rules
Named Entities: Crisler, Fritz [athletic director]; Sikes, Jules V. [football coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Spring Practice May Be Longer
Summary: Football coach Jules V. Sikes suggests extending spring practice from 20 to 30 days, commenting on the impact of NCAA rule changes on player development.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; athletic training; NCAA rules
Named Entities: Sikes, Jules V. [football coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: First Cage Rally Slated for Tomorrow
Summary: The first home basketball rally of the season will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in Strong Hall, featuring talks by basketball coach Phog Allen and players including Dean Kelley.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; university athletics; sports events
Named Entities: Allen, Phog [basketball coach]; Kelley, Dean [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: K-State Slacks Off After Polishing Plays
Summary: Kansas State's basketball team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, tapered off in their game against Kansas after intense preparation, with coach Jack Gardner noting they needed to polish their plays.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; athletic competition; team performance
Named Entities: Gardner, Jack [basketball coach]; Kansas State Wildcats
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Cavaretta Claims Cubs Ready for Big Year
Summary: Chicago Cubs manager Phil Cavaretta declares the team is ready for a successful season, noting their surprising fifth-place finish in 1952 and confidence in their current roster.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: baseball; professional sports; team management
Named Entities: Cavaretta, Phil [baseball manager]; Chicago Cubs
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Charles Wins 5th Straight
Summary: Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles won his fifth consecutive fight, defeating Bascom in a technical knockout in the ninth round.
Category: sports
Subjects: boxing; athletic competition; sports
Named Entities: Charles, Ezzard [boxer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: KANSAS HUSTLER—Dean Smith, Senior Guard From Topeka
Summary: Photo of Dean Smith, senior guard from Topeka, who stands 5 feet 11 inches and is an invaluable reserve player for the Jayhawker squad.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: college basketball; athletes; university sports
Named Entities: Smith, Dean [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: MAHLON BALL
Summary: Photo of Mahlon Ball, who won the 120-yard individual medley and swam on the winning 440-yard relay team for Nebraska.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: college swimming; athletes; university sports
Named Entities: Ball, Mahlon [swimmer]
Confidence: 0.9

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

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