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University Daily Kansan
Page 1127 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47099

Title: Oklahoma Football Coach Fired Following Three Losing Seasons
Summary: University of Oklahoma fires football coach John Blake after three consecutive losing seasons, with athletic director Joe Castiglione making the decision based on recommendation.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; coaching changes; Big 12 conference
Named Entities: Blake, John [football coach]; Castiglione, Joe [athletic director]; Dickinson, Joe [offensive coordinator]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Firing Doesn't Shock Other Big 12 Coaches
Summary: Reaction from other Big 12 coaches to John Blake's firing at Oklahoma, with most indicating they weren't surprised by the decision.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; coaching changes; Big 12 conference
Named Entities: Blake, John [football coach]; Simmons, Bob [Oklahoma State coach]; Smith, Larry [Missouri coach]; Dykes, Spike [Texas Tech coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Roberto Alomar to Join Brother on Indians' Lineup
Summary: Cleveland Indians sign free agent Roberto Alomar to join his brother Sandy on the team, completing a four-year contract worth $32 million.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; free agency; Cleveland Indians
Named Entities: Alomar, Roberto [baseball player]; Alomar, Sandy [baseball player]; Hart, John [general manager]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Iowa Coach Retires After 37-Year Career
Summary: University of Iowa football coach Hayden Fry announces retirement after 37-year career that included 17 bowl appearances and a 142-89-6 record.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; coaching careers; Iowa Hawkeyes
Named Entities: Fry, Hayden [football coach]; Bowlsby, Bob [athletic director]; Rhodes, Ann [university vice president]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Sports Reporters/Columnists Wanted
Summary: The University Daily Kansan is seeking sports reporters and columnists. Applications available in 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall, due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Category: announcement
Subjects: student employment; journalism opportunities; campus media
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The University Daily Kansan; Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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