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University Daily Kansan
Page 0129 from reel: NP 6848 (1996-08-17 to 1996-10-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/49150

Title: Schwartz Eager for Start of Big 12
Summary: Kansas coach Gary Schwartz discusses the university's transition to the Big 12 conference, noting key athletes lost to graduation while highlighting new recruits and returning talent for cross country and track programs.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; conference realignment; track and field; cross country
Named Entities: Schwartz, Gary [coach]; Kloster, Kristi [athlete]; Heeb, Sarah [athlete]; Swartz, Melissa [athlete]; Steele-Slavens, Dawn [athlete]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Jayhawks Enter Fledgling League Without Kloster, Heeb, Swartz
Summary: Article details how Kansas track and field program will compete in the new Big 12 conference without several standout athletes who graduated, while introducing new recruits and returning talent.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; conference realignment; track and field; cross country
Named Entities: Kloster, Kristi [athlete]; Heeb, Sarah [athlete]; Swartz, Melissa [athlete]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Women's Track
Summary: Section covering women's track program as it enters the Big 12 conference, discussing athletes lost to graduation and new recruits joining the team.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; track and field; recruiting
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Henry T's Bar & Grill; Juicers Showgirls
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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