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University Daily Kansan
Page 0811 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/90091

Title: Alumni Rally for Swim Team
Summary: Alumni and supporters rally to save the university's swimming and diving program after athletic department budget cuts, with fundraising efforts underway to maintain the team.
Category: sports
Subjects: swimming; athletic fundraising; university sports; alumni relations
Named Entities: Frederick, Bob [athletic director]; Calwell, Mike [alumnus]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Sophomores Leave Disappointed
Summary: Kansas basketball sophomores express disappointment after early NCAA tournament exit, with analysis of their performance and future prospects.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; NCAA tournament; team performance; player profiles
Named Entities: Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]; Collison, Nick [basketball player]; Williams, Roy [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Softball Player's Positivity, Talent Help Keep Team in High Spirits
Summary: Profile of freshman softball pitcher Kara Pierce, highlighting her positive attitude and talent that helps maintain team morale despite challenges.
Category: sports
Subjects: college softball; player profiles; team dynamics; pitching
Named Entities: Pierce, Kara [softball player]; Bunge, Tracy [softball coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Kansas Aims to Bounce Back From Losses
Summary: Kansas baseball team looks to recover from recent losses, with analysis of their performance and strategies for upcoming games.
Category: sports
Subjects: college baseball; team performance; conference play; pitching
Named Entities: Randall, Bobby [baseball coach]; Chiario, Del [baseball player]; Wright, Jake [baseball player]; Gremminger, Josse [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Bowlers Advance
Summary: The Kansas bowling team captures the Intercollegiate Bowling Conference sectional qualifier and will compete in nationals next month.
Category: sports
Subjects: college bowling; athletic achievement; tournament qualification
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Mass Hires Coach
Summary: Steve Lappas was hired as basketball coach at Massachusetts, two days after resigning from Villanova.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; coaching changes; NCAA sports
Confidence: 0.75

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