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University Daily Kansan
Page 0942 from reel: NP 6848 (1996-08-17 to 1996-10-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/48337

Title: Quarterback Position Unclear
Summary: Article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the starting quarterback position for Kansas University football, with Matt Johnner and Ben Rutz competing for the role.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; quarterback competition; KU football; team strategy
Named Entities: Johnner, Matt [quarterback]; Rutz, Ben [quarterback]; Mason, Glen [coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Prized Recruit Selects Duke
Summary: Shane Battier, a top basketball recruit, chooses Duke University over Kansas and other schools, explaining his decision-making process.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball recruiting; college decisions; KU basketball
Named Entities: Battier, Shane [basketball recruit]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Maddux Thrusts Braves to 2-0 World Series Lead
Summary: Greg Maddux pitches effectively to help the Atlanta Braves take a 2-0 lead in the World Series against the New York Yankees.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; World Series; pitching performance
Named Entities: Maddux, Greg [pitcher]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: McGrath's Knee Surgery Adds Him to Swelling List of Injured Jayhawks
Summary: KU basketball player C.B. McGrath undergoes knee surgery, adding to the team's injury list as they prepare for the season.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball injuries; KU basketball; player health
Named Entities: McGrath, C.B. [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: National Hockey League Report
Summary: Report on NHL highlights including Joe Sakic's performance and other league news.
Category: sports
Subjects: hockey; NHL; player performance
Named Entities: Sakic, Joe [hockey player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Players of the Week
Summary: Troy Davis and Jon Hesse recognized as Big 12 Conference Players of the Week for their football performances.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; player recognition; Big 12 Conference
Named Entities: Davis, Troy [running back]; Hesse, Jon [linebacker]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Fast Breaks
Summary: Brief sports updates including women's basketball tryouts, Saints' coach Mora's departure, Bengals coaching changes, and UCLA's Harrick cleared in car sale investigation.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; tryouts; coaching changes
Confidence: 0.75

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