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University Daily Kansan
Page 0587 from reel: NP 6848 (1996-08-17 to 1996-10-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/48692

Title: Joyner-Kersee Jumps Into Pro Basketball
Summary: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic gold medalist, announces her move from track and field to professional basketball, signing with the Richmond Rage of the American Basketball League.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional basketball; Olympic athletes; women's sports
Named Entities: Joyner-Kersee, Jackie [athlete]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: New Faces Adorn Kansas Tennis
Summary: The University of Kansas tennis team introduces new players including international recruits and transfers as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Category: sports
Subjects: university sports; tennis; athletic teams
Named Entities: Gallagher, Tommy [sports writer]; Sidrovia, Julia [tennis player]; Snowdon, Matt [tennis player]; Lumpkin, Andrew [tennis player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Tigers' Home Opener Lacks Fans' Support
Summary: Missouri Tigers football team experiences low attendance at their home opener, with only 41,543 fans attending despite previous higher numbers.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; attendance; Missouri Tigers
Named Entities: Smith, Larry [coach]; Olivo, Brock [player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jazz Gets an Assist From Point Guard; Stockton Will Sign for Three More Years
Summary: John Stockton agrees to a three-year contract extension with the Utah Jazz, continuing his role as the team's point guard.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional basketball; NBA; Utah Jazz
Named Entities: Stockton, John [basketball player]; Miller, Larry [team owner]; Malone, Karl [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Track Celebrity Signs With New Women's League
Summary: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic track star, announces her signing with the Richmond Rage of the American Basketball League.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: professional sports; women's leagues; Olympic athletes
Named Entities: Joyner-Kersee, Jackie [athlete]; Kersee, Bob [coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Sunflower Outdoor & Bike; Student Union Activities (SUA Films); A-1 Automotive; KPMG; Johnny's Pub Crawl
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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