====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0700 from reel: NP 8426 (1999-08-16 to 1999-10-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/53285 Title: Diabetes Effects Hinder Triathlete's Performance Summary: Kansas graduate student Brian Foster, one of few diabetics competing in national triathlons, discusses how diabetes affects his performance in swimming, biking, and running competitions. Category: sports Subjects: triathlon; diabetes; athletic performance Named Entities: Foster, Brian Confidence: 0.85 Title: Return in Postseason of Martinez Uncertain Summary: Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez's return for the postseason is uncertain due to a shoulder injury that may require surgery. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; pitchers; injuries Named Entities: Martinez, Pedro Confidence: 0.8 Title: Orioles Release Fourth Manager in Six Years Summary: The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Ray Miller, their fourth manager in six years, following a disappointing season. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; management changes; Baltimore Orioles Named Entities: Miller, Ray Confidence: 0.8 Title: Twins to Change Hands if New Stadium Built Summary: Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad has agreed to sell the team to investors if a new stadium is built in Minneapolis. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; ownership changes; Minnesota Twins Named Entities: Pohlad, Carl Confidence: 0.8 Title: Williams' Surgery Is a Success, Doctor Says Summary: Texas Tech tailback Ricky Williams underwent successful surgery to repair damage to his anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; injuries; surgery Named Entities: Williams, Ricky Confidence: 0.8 Title: Guard Returns Early Despite Predictions Summary: Kansas City Chiefs guard Dave Zott has returned to practice earlier than expected following knee surgery. Category: sports Subjects: football; injuries; recovery Named Entities: Zott, Dave Confidence: 0.8 Title: Americans Receive Calm Welcome at Dunhill Cup Summary: American golfers Tom Lehman, Mark O'Meara, and Mark Stewart received a calm welcome at the Dunhill Cup in Scotland. Category: sports Subjects: golf; international competition; Dunhill Cup Named Entities: Lehman, Tom; Stewart, Mark; O'Meara, Mark Confidence: 0.8 Title: Cleveland One Win Closer to AL Title Summary: The Cleveland Indians moved one win closer to the American League championship with a victory over the Boston Red Sox. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; American League; playoffs Named Entities: Cleveland Indians Confidence: 0.85 Title: Pettitte Comes Through in Yankee Victory Summary: New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte pitched effectively in a victory over the Texas Rangers, helping the team advance in the playoffs. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; New York Yankees; pitching Named Entities: Pettitte, Andy; Torre, Joe; Gonzalez, Juan Confidence: 0.85 Title: Horoscopes Summary: Daily horoscope readings for all zodiac signs with brief advice and predictions. Category: informational content Subjects: astrology; entertainment Confidence: 0.9 Title: Sports Calendar Summary: Upcoming sports events including soccer, football, volleyball, and golf games from October 8-12. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: sports events; schedules Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Kansas Soccer; University Athletics Department; Kansas Volleyball 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.