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University Daily Kansan
Page 0216 from reel: L 3131 (1987-08-19 to 1987-12-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/38158

Title: Mentor Program Receives High Marks
Summary: Article about the success of KU's football mentor program, which pairs athletes with academic advisers to improve academic performance and retention.
Category: sports
Subjects: student support programs; academic mentoring; athletics
Named Entities: Anderson, Craig [staff writer]; Valesente, Bob [coach]; Snell, Arnold [junior running back]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Students Attempt to Start Lacrosse Club
Summary: Students working to establish a lacrosse club at KU, gathering signatures and preparing for official recognition as a student organization.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; club sports; recreational activities
Named Entities: Whitman, Robert [staff writer]; Glassman, Mark [student organizer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Valesente May Redshirt as Many as 20 Freshman
Summary: Coach Bob Valesente considering redshirting up to 20 freshman football players to develop their skills before competitive play.
Category: sports
Subjects: football recruiting; player development; team strategy
Named Entities: Anderson, Craig [staff writer]; Valesente, Bob [coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Corked Bat Could Undo Astros
Summary: Report on Houston Astros player Billy Hatcher potentially facing suspension for using a corked bat during games.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; cheating scandals; sports controversies
Named Entities: Associated Press
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Hits Lacking for Royals in 3-2 Loss
Summary: Coverage of the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 loss, focusing on their offensive struggles and pitching performances.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; Kansas City Royals; MLB
Named Entities: Associated Press
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Half-Baked Potato Ploy Mashes Player's Career
Summary: Story about a baseball player whose career was damaged after attempting to use a potato in a game, violating sports regulations.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; player misconduct; sports scandals
Named Entities: Associated Press
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Coach Works to Instill Toughness in Swimming Teams
Summary: Coach Gary Kempf working with KU swimming teams to build mental and physical toughness through rigorous training programs.
Category: sports
Subjects: swimming; team coaching; athletic development
Named Entities: Whitman, Robert [staff writer]; Kempf, Gary [coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Parting Shot
Summary: Photo of Brian Taylor, a freshman track athlete, practicing his shot put technique near Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: track and field; athletics photography
Named Entities: Jones, Lisa [photographer]
Confidence: 0.9

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