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University Daily Kansan
Page 0349 from reel: NP 7213 (1997-04-01 to 1997-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/63955

Title: Slip Slidin' Away
Summary: Kansas baseball team's post-season hopes dashed after weekend losses to Kansas State, ending their final conference series and postseason chances.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; post-season; college sports; Jayhawks; K-State
Named Entities: Ratliff, Harley V. [sports writer]; Kansas; Kansas State
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Bruins Coach
Summary: Mike Keenan fired as Boston Bruins coach discusses potential management role with team officials.
Category: sports
Subjects: NHL; hockey coaching; Boston Bruins; Mike Keenan
Named Entities: Keenan, Mike [hockey coach]; O'Connell, Mike [assistant coach]; Sinden, Harry [general manager]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Basketball Seniors Play Tonight
Summary: KU basketball seniors play in All-Star game featuring former players including Bud Stallworth.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; senior night; KU athletics
Named Entities: Vaughn, Jacque [basketball player]; Poland, Scot [basketball player]; Haase, Jerod [basketball player]; Ransom, Steve [basketball player]; Branstrom, Joel [basketball player]; Stallworth, Bud [former player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fast Breaks
Summary: Kansas State continues quarterback search with performances from Bishop, Beasley and Helm.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; quarterback search; Kansas State
Named Entities: Snyder, Bill [football coach]; Bishop, Michael [quarterback]; Beasley, Jonathan [quarterback]; Helm, Adam [quarterback]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Tigers Pitcher Hit in Head, Taken to Hospital for X-Rays
Summary: Detroit Tigers pitcher Willie Blair hit in head by Julio Franco, taken to hospital for X-rays.
Category: sports
Subjects: MLB; baseball injuries; Detroit Tigers
Named Entities: Blair, Willie [pitcher]; Franco, Julio [player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: First Timer Runs Away With Pittsburgh Marathon
Summary: Dave Scudamore wins Pittsburgh Marathon in first attempt, qualifying for World Championships.
Category: sports
Subjects: marathons; running; Pittsburgh Marathon
Named Entities: Scudamore, Dave [runner]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: All It Takes Is a Little Practice
Summary: Sports Editor Spencer Duncan announces his eligibility for NBA draft, reflecting on basketball journey.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NBA draft; player development
Named Entities: Duncan, Spencer [sports editor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Ballpark Upgrade Planned
Summary: Kansas Jayhawk baseball receives $1.5 million donation for stadium upgrades at Hoglund-Maupin.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball facilities; Jayhawk baseball; stadium renovations
Named Entities: Ratliff, Harley V. [sports writer]; Frederick, Bob [Athletics Director]; Hoglund, Forrest [donor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Most Improved
Summary: Isaac Austin of Miami Heat voted NBA's most improved player after returning from Turkey.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; basketball players; Miami Heat
Named Entities: Austin, Isaac [basketball player]; Mourning, Alonzo [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

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