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University Daily Kansan
Page 0659 from reel: NP 10603 (2004-04-01 to 2004-07-28)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/66834

Title: First Baseman Skips Draft, Signs Major League Contract
Summary: University of Kansas first baseman Ryan Baty signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after deciding not to enter the Major League Baseball draft.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; professional sports; college athletics
Named Entities: Baty, Ryan
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Golfers Late to Title Tee Time, Birdies Make Up for Penalty
Summary: University of Kansas golfers Kevin Ward and Gary Woodland won the Kansas Golf Association Fourball Championship despite arriving late to the tee, overcoming a penalty with birdies.
Category: sports
Subjects: golf; college athletics; sports competitions
Named Entities: Ward, Kevin; Woodland, Gary
Confidence: 0.9

Title: New Men's Basketball Coach Has Top Program Experience
Summary: University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self announced the hiring of new assistant coach Kurtis Townsend, who comes to Lawrence after assisting Perry Clark for one year.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; coaching
Named Entities: Self, Bill [coach]; Townsend, Kurtis [assistant coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Talent Abundant at Soccer Championship in Portugal
Summary: The European soccer championship in Portugal features top talent including David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry, and Luis Figo, with 16 teams competing in the three-week showcase.
Category: sports
Subjects: soccer; international sports; European championships
Named Entities: Beckham, David; Zidane, Zinedine; Henry, Thierry; Figo, Luis
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Leanna Mar; Oread Books; Z Cosmetology Academy
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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