====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0086 from reel: NP 7214 (1997-08-18 to 1997-12-09) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/44680 Title: Thrower Tries Hand at Receiver Summary: Backup quarterback Akili Roberson experiments with wide receiver position to add depth to the team, with coach Terry Allen's support. Category: sports Subjects: football; position changes; athletes Named Entities: Roberson, Akili [quarterback]; Allen, Terry [football coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Lights Stolen From Memorial Stadium Summary: Light fixtures and bulbs stolen from Memorial Stadium, delaying installation of new lighting for the $24 million renovation project. Category: sports Subjects: stadium vandalism; theft; athletic facilities Named Entities: Memorial Stadium Confidence: 0.8 Title: Earl's Eligibility Decision Expected by End of Week Summary: Kansas basketball player Lester Earl's eligibility to play will be decided by the end of the week after transferring from Louisiana State. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; eligibility; transfers Named Entities: Earl, Lester [basketball player]; Martin, Janelle [assistant athletic director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Men's Basketball Schedule Out Summary: The 1997-98 Kansas men's basketball schedule is released, featuring 13 games on ESPN and matchups against teams like Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Category: sports Subjects: basketball schedule; NCAA; Big 12 Conference Confidence: 0.75 Title: New Design Improves Sport Section for Readers Summary: The University Daily Kansan sports section introduces a redesigned layout with new features including a website, sports calendar, and interactive forum. Category: sports Subjects: newspaper design; online content; sports coverage Confidence: 0.7 Title: Photo: Terry Allen Smiles During a Speech at Tuesday's Beach and Boulevard on Wescoe Beach Category: photos/graphics Subjects: football coach; public appearance Named Entities: Allen, Terry [football coach] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Today in UDKi Summary: Information about the redesigned sports section available in the online version of the Kansan at www.kansan.com. Category: informational content Subjects: website; online features; sports section Confidence: 0.7 Title: Contact the Kansan Summary: Contact details for the Sports Desk including phone, fax, email, and forum information. Category: informational content Subjects: sports desk; contact information; newspaper staff Confidence: 0.9 Title: Pro Football Summary: Washington Redskins receiver Michael Westbrook will not be allowed to play against the Dolphins. Category: informational content Subjects: NFL; Washington Redskins; player news Confidence: 0.8 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: University of Kansas Athletics Department Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.