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University Daily Kansan
Page 0706 from reel: NP 14267 (2007-08-13 to 2007-10-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/57510

Title: Overlooked KU Olympian Dies Monday
Summary: Article about the death of Al Oerter, a former University of Kansas track and field athlete who won four consecutive Olympic gold medals in the discus throw.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletics; olympics; university of kansas; athletes
Named Entities: Oerter, Al [athlete]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Holding Nothing Back
Summary: Profile of KU volleyball player Katie Martinich, highlighting her dedication and how she inspires her teammates with her effort and work ethic.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; athletes; university of kansas; team dynamics
Named Entities: Martinich, Katie [volleyball player]; Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Boot Camp Challenges Players, Unifies Team
Summary: Article about the rigorous conditioning drills and team-building exercises during KU men's basketball boot camp, focusing on how these challenges help unify the team.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; training; team building; university of kansas
Named Entities: Buford, Chase [basketball player]; Self, Bill [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Pieces Fall Into Place for New High-Scoring, Pass-First Offense
Summary: Analysis of KU football's new offensive strategy for the 2007 season, focusing on a high-scoring, pass-first approach and how the pieces are coming together for this new system.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; offense; university of kansas; coaching
Named Entities: Warinner, Ed [offensive coordinator]; Mangino, Mark [football coach]
Confidence: 0.8

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