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University Daily Kansan
Page 0820 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/90082

Title: Supporters Fighting Uphill Battle
Summary: Swim team alumni and supporters are raising funds to save the men's swimming and diving program, which faces potential elimination without $750,000 by June 30.
Category: sports
Subjects: university sports; fundraising; athletic programs
Named Entities: Calwell, Mike [swimming coach]; Frederick, Bob [athletics director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: 'Hawk Walk-Ons Savor Tourney Spotlight
Summary: Kansas basketball walk-on players reflect on their experiences during NCAA tournament games, describing the excitement and significance of participating in March Madness.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NCAA tournament; team dynamics
Named Entities: Kappelmann, Todd [walk-on player]; Ballard, Brett [walk-on player]; Harrison, Lewis [walk-on player]; Zerbe, Chris [walk-on player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jayhawk Pitchers Shut Down Kangaroos in Doubleheader
Summary: The Kansas softball team defeats University of Missouri-Kansas City in a doubleheader, with strong pitching performances leading to two victories.
Category: sports
Subjects: softball; college athletics; team performance
Named Entities: Milhoan, Kirsten [pitcher]; Campbell, Kelly [pitcher]; Bunge, Tracy [coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Loss of Seniors Is Devastating to Outdoor Track Season Success
Summary: The loss of key senior athletes will significantly impact the Kansas outdoor track team's success, as they were crucial contributors to previous season achievements.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletic performance; team composition
Named Entities: Russell, Ryan [athlete]; Morris, Andy [athlete]; Gruber, Charlie [athlete]; Wamble, Scott [athlete]; Redwine, Jabari [athlete]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Inside: Where Are They Now? Catch Up With Former Kansas Pitcher Jamie Splittorff
Summary: A feature on former Kansas pitcher Jamie Splittorff, looking at his career and current activities.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; athlete profiles; alumni
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Inside: Kansas Basketball Signee Wayne Simien Will Not Play in Tonight's McDonald's All-America Game
Summary: Kansas basketball recruit Wayne Simien will not participate in the McDonald's All-America game as previously expected.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; recruiting; athlete updates
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Photo: Kansas Walk-Ons, From Left, Brett Ballard, Lewis Harrison, Chris Zerbe, Scholarship Player Jeff Carey and Walk-On...
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Junior Third Baseman Megan Urquhart Is Thrown Out as UMKC First Baseman Lindsey Ramsey Stretches for the Throw In...
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Kirsten Milhoan Pitches in the Nightcap
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Jamie Splittorff
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Sports Columnist Sarah Warren
Category: sports
Subjects: sports commentary; columnist profiles
Confidence: 0.6

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