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University Daily Kansan
Page 0435_1 from reel: L 727 (1958-09-11 to 1959-07-30)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/194433

Title: Shelby to Compete in National AAU
Summary: Ernie Shelby will compete in the National Indoor AAU championships in New York, with details about his recent performances and upcoming competitions.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; national championships
Named Entities: Shelby, Ernie [athlete]; Easton, Bill [coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Pettit Named Top Athlete
Summary: Bob Pettit was named winner of the January prize in the S. Rae Hickok pro athlete of the year poll for 1959.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; athletic awards; professional sports
Named Entities: Pettit, Bob [athlete]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Freshman Leads Pittsburg
Summary: Freshman center John Gipson came off the bench in the second half to spark a 62-60 victory for Pittsburg State Gorillas over Washburn.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college sports; freshman athletes
Named Entities: Gipson, John [athlete]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Fordham Rams Chosen for NIT
Summary: Fordham's Rams have been chosen for the 12-team National Invitation Tournament to be held March 12-21.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college tournaments; national invitation tournament
Named Entities: Fordham Rams [team]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: RECORD BREAKER—Bob Okerstrom, KU Hurdler
Summary: Bob Okerstrom, KU hurdler, set a new Allen Field House record in the 60-yard high hurdles with a time of 07.4.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; hurdling; university athletics
Named Entities: Okerstrom, Bob [athlete]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Jack Norman; American Motors Sales Corporation; Arrow
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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