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University Daily Kansan
Page 0523 from reel: NP 5973 (1996-03-01 to 1996-07-24)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/67879

Title: Heptathlete Sets New Record
Summary: Kansas heptathlete Candy Mason sets new school record at Columbia Relays, breaking previous mark of 5,319 points with a score of 5,329.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; NCAA championships; school records
Named Entities: Mason, Candy [athlete]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Long Beach Job Not Right for Doherty
Summary: Kansas assistant basketball coach Matt Doherty declines Long Beach State position, indicating he may pursue Manhattan College opportunity instead.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball coaching; college athletics; job opportunities
Named Entities: Doherty, Matt [assistant coach]; Morgan, Wayne [assistant coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Big Eight Baseball Race Is Up for Grabs
Summary: With one week left in the Big Eight Conference baseball season, all seven teams remain in contention for the championship.
Category: sports
Subjects: college baseball; Big Eight Conference; sports standings
Named Entities: Gelston, Dan [sportswriter]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Batty Personality Makes Softball Jester a Gem to Her Team
Summary: Kansas softball player Katie Morgan's humorous personality and hitting ability make her a valuable team member.
Category: sports
Subjects: college softball; team dynamics; player profiles
Named Entities: Morgan, Katie [softball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Bests and Worsts Can Help Train Those Who Don't Know Sports
Summary: Sports editor column ranking best and worst in various sports categories including basketball, baseball, and football players.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports analysis; athletic performance; sports knowledge
Confidence: 0.75

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