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University Daily Kansan
Page 0409 from reel: L 2755 (1984-08-22 to 1984-12-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/23751

Title: Barkley Signs With Sixers but Must Watch Weight
Summary: Philadelphia 76ers signed Charles Barkley to a four-year contract with financial terms undisclosed. Barkley will receive $150,000 plus a signing bonus and salary increases after first year.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; professional sports; player contracts
Named Entities: Barkley, Charles
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Blazers, Bowie Agree to Pact
Summary: Portland Trail Blazers and first-round draft choice Sam Bowie agreed to terms on a lucrative six-year contract. Bowie was the second overall pick in the NBA draft.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; professional sports; player contracts
Named Entities: Bowie, Sam
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Houk Announces Retirement
Summary: Veteran Boston Red Sox manager Ralph "The Major" Houk announced his retirement from baseball at the end of the season after 20 years as a major league manager.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; professional sports; management
Named Entities: Houk, Ralph "The Major"
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Balboni's Hit in 12th Gives KC 6-5 Victory
Summary: Kansas City Royals defeated California Angels 6-5 in 12 innings as Steve Balboni hit a two-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning. Willie Wilson drew a one-out walk off California reliever Don Aase.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; professional sports; game coverage
Named Entities: Balboni, Steve; Wilson, Willie
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Volleyballers Fall to K-State
Summary: KU volleyball team fell to 0-3 in the Big Eight Conference after being defeated by Kansas State 3-1 in Allen Field House. KU won the second game of the match 15-5, but lost the other three games.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; college sports; competition
Named Entities: Lockwood, Bob
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Gotfried Looks to Positives
Summary: Head football coach Mike Gotfried remains optimistic despite recent losses, focusing on positives and preparing for upcoming games. The Jayhawks are looking to improve their performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; college sports; coaching
Named Entities: Gotfried, Mike
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Junkyard's JYM; KU Bookstores Computer Store; Junkyard's Jym
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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