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Kansan
Page 0498_2 from reel: L 646 (1904-09-17 to 1909-05-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/2274

Title: WON CLOSE GAME JAYHAWKERS DEFEATED NEWTON 26 to 25
Summary: Jayhawkers basketball team narrowly defeated Newton YMCA with a final score of 26-25 in a closely contested game. The article details the game's progression, key players' performances, and upcoming matches.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; university athletics; sports competition
Named Entities: McCune [captain]; Bergen [player]; Pearl [player]; Unrich [player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Concert Was Big Success
Summary: The University Orchestra's sixth annual concert was a success, featuring works by Berlioz, Schubert, and Wagner. The article describes the program and audience reception.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university orchestra; musical performances; campus events
Named Entities: Skilton, C. S. [professor]; Dalton [violinist]; Phipps [violinist]; Reynolds [vocalist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: May Play Iowa Lans Don Practically Sure of Scheduling Hawkeyes
Summary: The University of Kansas football team may play Iowa in the upcoming season. The article discusses potential matchups and scheduling considerations for the athletic board.
Category: sports
Subjects: football scheduling; university athletics; sports competition
Named Entities: Lansdon [athletic manager]; Iowa [university]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: HIGH WATER ENROLLMENT Is Sure to Pass 2000 Mark Soon
Summary: University enrollment is expected to exceed 2,000 students for the first time, with current numbers at 1,995 including summer session. The article notes this represents significant growth from previous years.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university enrollment; academic administration; student population
Confidence: 0.8

Title: TWENTY-SIX TO TRY OUT Largest Number Ever Entered in Debating Contest
Summary: A record 26 students have entered the debating contest tryouts. The article lists participants and notes Governor Johnson may deliver the commencement address.
Category: announcement
Subjects: debating competition; student activities; academic events
Named Entities: Johnson, John [governor]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: NO DANGER OF AN EPIDEMIC University Medical Authorities Say There Is Nothing Alarming in Diphtheria Situation
Summary: University medical authorities report two new diphtheria cases but emphasize there is no danger of an epidemic. The article details treatment measures and reassurances for the student body.
Category: campus news
Subjects: public health; university medical services; disease prevention
Named Entities: Emley, Charles [university physician]; Adams, Val [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: TAFT CANNOT SPEAK HERE Was Unable to Fill Date for February 9, at Lawrence
Summary: Former President Taft has declined an invitation to speak at the University of Kansas on February 9 due to scheduling conflicts. The article notes attempts to reschedule for spring.
Category: announcement
Subjects: lecture scheduling; university events; political figures
Named Entities: Taft, William Howard [political figure]; Stubbs, W. R. [university representative]
Confidence: 0.75

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