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University Daily Kansan
Page 0384_1 from reel: L 2336 (1940-10-09 to 1941-10-03)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/159694

Title: Tracksters to Kansas City Compete With Stars in AAU Carnival
Summary: University track team prepares to compete in AAU Carnival in Kansas City with several world record holders participating in various events including sprints, hurdles, and relays.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; university sports
Named Entities: Houghton, Alan [sports writer]; Wolecott, Fred [athlete]; Brican, John [athlete]; Mehl, Walter [athlete]; Munski, John [athlete]; Harvey, Ray [athlete]; Gordon, Rayburn [athlete]; Rice, Gregory [athlete]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Netmen Report to Coach Howey
Summary: Tennis team reports to new coach R.S. Howey with 18 players practicing in preparation for upcoming matches against Big Six competitors.
Category: sports
Subjects: tennis; university sports; athletics
Named Entities: Howey, R. S. [tennis coach]; Voelker, Conrad [player]; Engleman, Howard [player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Large Squad Trys Out for Baseball
Summary: 46 candidates try out for baseball team under coach Phog Allen, with tryouts continuing as the team rebuilds after last year's performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; university sports; athletics
Named Entities: Allen, Phog [baseball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Swimming Meet Entries Due Tomorrow
Summary: Entries for men's spring intramural swimming meet due tomorrow, with Dr. E.R. Elbel announcing meet details and requirements.
Category: sports
Subjects: swimming; university sports; athletics
Named Entities: Elbel, Dr. E. R. [intramural director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Relays Committee Invites Kansas High Schools
Summary: Kansas Relays Committee sends invitations to nearly 300 Kansas high schools for the upcoming relays event scheduled for April 18.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; high school sports; athletics
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sports-Gab by Gabe Parks
Summary: Column discussing various spring sports including track, baseball, tennis, and golf, with updates on team preparations and upcoming events.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports commentary; university athletics
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Surprise Fencers Arrive
Summary: Kansas City University fencing team arrives on campus, surprising Coach James H. Raport who had not received advance notice of their visit.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fencing; university sports; athletics
Named Entities: Raport, James H. [fencing coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Dean Lawson to Speak at Milwaukee; Visit Chicago
Summary: Dean Paul B. Lawson will speak at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and visit Chicago for meetings of the North Central Association.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic events; university administration
Named Entities: Lawson, Paul B. [Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Carl's Good Clothes; Schulz the Tailor
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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