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University Daily Kansan
Page 0017_2 from reel: L 749 (1970-08-27 to 1970-12-15)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/15418

Title: Turf Brightens Football Scene
Summary: Article about KU's installation of new Tartan Turf in Memorial Stadium, replacing natural grass. Details the $240,000 project, installation process, and benefits of the artificial surface for the upcoming football season.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; athletics; university sports; stadium improvements
Named Entities: Rodgers, Pepper [football coach]; Stinson, Wade [athletic director]; Bullard, Joe H. [sports editor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Jayhawk Sports
Summary: Column by KU Sports Editor Joe H. Bullard discussing the new Tartan Turf installation, upcoming football season preparations, and observations from the recent scrimmage on the artificial surface.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; athletics; university sports
Named Entities: Bullard, Joe H. [sports editor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Summer Kept Thinclads Active
Summary: Article about KU track team's summer activities, including participation in NCAA meets, international trips, and individual training. Highlights team achievements and preparations for upcoming season.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; university sports
Named Entities: Timmons, Bob [track coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Heck Passes Blue Team to Victory
Summary: Report on KU football scrimmage where quarterback Dan Heck led the Blue Team to victory over the White Team. Details Heck's passing performance and other notable players' contributions.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; athletics; university sports
Named Entities: Heck, Dan [quarterback]; Jessie, Ron [receiver]; Conley, Steve [running back]; Riggins, John [running back]; Morris, Donnie Joe [running back]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Photo: KU Switches to Mod Sod ... Tartan Turf Replaces Buffalo Grass
Summary: Photo showing the new Tartan Turf installation in Memorial Stadium, replacing the previous buffalo grass surface.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: football; stadium improvements; athletics
Confidence: 0.8

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