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University Daily Kansan
Page 0343 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97735

Title: Kansas' Go-to Man
Summary: Kansas forward Paul Pierce steps up his performance, scoring 17 points in a game against Cincinnati and leading the Jayhawks to victory.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; player performance
Named Entities: Pierce, Paul [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Iowa State's Running Back Merits Trophy
Summary: Columnist argues that Iowa State running back Troy Davis deserves the Heisman Trophy for his outstanding performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; Heisman Trophy; running backs
Named Entities: Davis, Troy [running back]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Senior Excels With Team
Summary: Kansas women's basketball player Tamecka Dixon leads the team in scoring and assists, earning Big Eight Conference Player of the Year honors.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; college athletics; player performance
Named Entities: Dixon, Tamecka [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Tennis Coach Stresses Academics
Summary: Kansas men's tennis coach Mark Riley emphasizes academic success for his players, discussing his coaching philosophy and priorities.
Category: sports
Subjects: tennis; college athletics; academic priorities
Named Entities: Riley, Mark [tennis coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: All-Big 12 Named
Summary: Seven Associated Press Big 12 All-Conference football team members announced, including five Jayhawks players.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; awards; honors
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Labor Agreement Accepted
Summary: Baseball players unanimously approve a labor agreement ensuring uninterrupted play for the next four seasons.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; labor relations; sports industry
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Leyritz Traded
Summary: The California Angels acquire catcher Jim Leyritz from the New York Yankees in exchange for a minor league player.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; trades; player transactions
Named Entities: Leyritz, Jim [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Outfielder, Pitcher Sign With Kansas Baseball Team
Summary: Kansas baseball team signs two players: outfielder Cliff Bryson from Yavapai College and pitcher Chad Schuster from Glendale Community College.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; recruiting; college athletics
Named Entities: Bryson, Cliff [baseball player]; Schuster, Chad [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Wichita North High School to Keep 'Redskins' Mascot
Summary: Wichita North High School decides to keep its 'Redskins' nickname and mascot despite objections from Native American groups.
Category: sports
Subjects: high school sports; mascots; cultural issues
Named Entities: Teran, Ralph [school principal]
Confidence: 0.8

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