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University Daily Kansan
Page 1187 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/89715

Title: Series Could Pit Perennial Losers
Summary: Analysis of potential playoff matchups featuring teams with poor records, including Minnesota Twins facing Cubs, and discussion of offensive decline in baseball attributed to new strike zone.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; sports analysis; MLB; professional sports
Named Entities: Koskie, Corey [Twins third baseman]; Howe, Art [A's manager]; Griffey Jr., Ken [Mariners player]; Rodriguez, Alex [Mariners player]; Valentin, Jose [White Sox player]; Schilling, Curt [Diamondbacks pitcher]; Justice, David [Yankees player]; Dierker, Larry [Astros manager]; Valentine, Bobby [Mets manager]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: New Strike Zone Blamed for Offensive Decline
Summary: Examination of how expanded strike zone is affecting offensive production in baseball, with statistics showing decreased batting averages, home runs, and walks.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; sports statistics; MLB; professional sports
Named Entities: Selig, Bud [commissioner]; Justice, David [Yankees player]; Dierker, Larry [Astros manager]; Valentine, Bobby [Mets manager]; Schilling, Curt [Diamondbacks pitcher]; Julio, Julio [Houston shortstop]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Journalists Applauding Crystal Film
Summary: Review of Billy Crystal's film about Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, with journalists praising the portrayal of the baseball legends.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: film criticism; movie reviews; sports journalism; biographical films
Named Entities: Crystal, Billy [actor]; Maris, Roger [baseball player]; Mantle, Mickey [baseball player]; Pepe, Phil [journalist]; Young, Dick [journalist]; Gross, Milton [journalist]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Jayhawk Bookstore; KU Athletic Department; Play It Again Sports; kansan.com; Student Union Activities Department (SUAD)
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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