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University Daily Kansan
Page 0248_2 from reel: L 726 (1957-09-12 to 1958-08-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/199076

Title: Cage Season Opens Dec. 2
Summary: Preview of KU basketball season opening December 2, featuring coach Dick Harp's team preparation, player profiles, and analysis of the upcoming season following last year's NCAA runner-up finish.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college sports; athletics; team rosters; coaching
Named Entities: Harp, Dick [basketball coach]; Chamberlain, Wilt [basketball player]; Loneski, Ron [basketball player]; Thompson, Gary [basketball player]; Carney, Orin [basketball player]; Donahue, Alan [basketball player]; Hoffman, Jim [basketball player]; Johnson, Monte [basketball player]; Keith, Dick [basketball player]; Mowry, Gary [basketball player]; Billings, Bob [basketball player]; Cleland, John [basketball player]; Hickman, Bob [basketball player]; Kelley, Larry [basketball player]; Kindred, Lynn [basketball player]; Raisor, Phil [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Dick Harp Had His Chance, Made Good as Head Coach
Summary: Profile of KU basketball coach Dick Harp's successful first year, discussing his transition to head coach, team achievements, and his approach to leadership following the previous season's NCAA runner-up finish.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball coaching; college athletics; sports leadership; team management
Named Entities: Harp, Dick [basketball coach]; Macy, Bob [writer]; Chamberlain, Wilt [basketball player]; King, Maurice [basketball player]; Elston, Gene [basketball player]; Johnson, Lew [basketball player]; Parker, John [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Waugh's Frosh Squad Depth Laden
Summary: Analysis of KU freshman basketball squad depth, featuring player profiles and coach Jerry Waugh's assessment of the incoming class and their potential contributions to the team.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball recruiting; freshman athletes; team depth; college sports
Named Entities: Waugh, Jerry [assistant coach]; Kelley, Larry [basketball player]; Kindred, Lynn [basketball player]; Raisor, Phil [basketball player]; Berkeley, Kent [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

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