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University Daily Kansan
Page 0158 from reel: L 3131 (1987-08-19 to 1987-12-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/38216

Title: Gardner Fired as KC Manager; Wathan Takes Helm
Summary: The Kansas City Royals fire manager Billy Gardner and replace him with John Wathan, with details about the management change and Wathan's background.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball management; professional sports; kansas city royals
Named Entities: Gardner, Billy [baseball manager]; Wathan, John [baseball manager]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: KC Defeats Texas, 3-2, on Brett HR
Summary: The Kansas City Royals defeat the Texas Rangers 3-2, with George Brett hitting a home run to secure the victory.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball games; kansas city royals; texas rangers
Named Entities: Brett, George [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Ready, Aim, Fire
Summary: KU football players Mike Orth, Lance Flachsbarth, Kelly Donohoe, and Kevin Verdugo practice passing drills as starting quarterback hopefuls.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; kansas university football; quarterback drills
Named Entities: Orth, Mike [quarterback]; Flachsbarth, Lance [quarterback]; Donohoe, Kelly [quarterback]; Verdugo, Kevin [quarterback]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Valesente Wants Auburn Heat
Summary: KU football coach Glen Valesente discusses the team's practice conditions and preparation for upcoming games.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; kansas university football; practice conditions
Named Entities: Valesente, Glen [football coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KU Recruit Touted as NCAA Champ
Summary: John Falbo, a KU tennis recruit, is highlighted as an NCAA singles champion and promising tennis player for the university.
Category: sports
Subjects: college tennis; ku tennis; ncaa championships
Named Entities: Falbo, John [tennis player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Classes Offer Sports Appeal
Summary: Article about various sports-related classes offered at KU, including sports law, literature, and broadcasting courses.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports education; ku academic programs; sports law
Confidence: 0.8

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