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State High School Track Meet

Date: 05 23 1953
Description: Madison West High school senior Tom Schulz is shown releasing the shot put on his record breaking toss of 56 feet 1 1/2 inches at the state high school tra...
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Football Game

Date: 11 06 1954
Description: Senior law students toss canes over the goal post during the University of Wisconsin homecoming game against Northwestern. Tradition states that those who ...
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Kenosha Alan Ameche Fans

Date: 11 20 1954
Description: Fans of Alan Ameche from his home town of Kenosha hold banners at the last home game for the University of Wisconsin star at Camp Randall stadium.
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Young Badger Football Fan

Date: 10 20 1954
Description: Billy Haase, two-and-a-half-year-old nephew of University of Wisconsin cheerleader Dick Onstead, is decked out in a "W" sweater at the football game betwee...
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"Play Ball" Echoes Through City

Date: 06 20 1955
Description: Baseball players from the Dairy Queen team wait their turn at bat. Shown left to right are: Robert Larson, Neal Darazio, and Peter Mery.
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University of Wisconsin Versus Iowa Basketball Game

Date: 02 06 1956
Description: U.W.'s Curt Mueller eludes Iowans to make a lay-up shot in the U.W. versus Iowa game, but Iowa went on to win 78 to 74.
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Blackhawk Ski Club Jumping Tournament

Date: 02 03 1956
Description: Frank Ticknor makes the long climb to the top of the ski jump during the Blackhawk Ski Club's annual jumping tournament at their Tomahawk Ridge site.
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Blackhawk Ski Club Jumping Tournament

Date: 02 03 1956
Description: Bob Narowetz takes off from the top of the jump scaffold at the annual Blackhawk Ski Club jumping tournament at their Tomahawk Ridge site.
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Blackhawk Ski Club Jumping Tournament

Date: 02 03 1956
Description: Hill captain Werner Schorr smooths snow near the base of the ski jump scaffold during the Blackhawk Ski Club's annual jumping tournament at their Tomahawk ...
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Madison Central - Madison West Football Game

Date: 09 14 1956
Description: Madison Central's Al Smith runs with the ball while Dennis Schmelzkopf blocks in their football game against Madison West at Breese Stevens Field.
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Madison Central-Beloit Football Game

Date: 09 21 1956
Description: Madison Central's Dick Pedracine intercepts a pass intended for Beloit's Fred Price (right) in the Big Eight opener at Breese Stevens Field.
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Madison Central-Beloit Football Game

Date: 09 21 1956
Description: Madison Central's Dick Riddle runs the ball against Beloit as Sam Loniello (#60) prepares to block a Beloit defender in their football game at Breese Steve...
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Madison Central-Madison West Football Game

Date: 10 19 1956
Description: Madison Central's Tony Fiore (#21) catches a pass over two Madison West defenders Lloyd Holswarth (#15) and Ray Denison (#43) in their football game.
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Madison Central Versus Madison West Football Game

Date: 10 19 1956
Description: Madison Central High School's Al Smith (24) scores in a football game against Madison West High School.
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Madison East High School Versus Racine Park Football

Date: 10 26 1956
Description: Racine Park's Harold Nordentoft scores a touchdown against Madison East High School in their football game. Other players in the picture include Jim Pansch...
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Madison East Versus Racine Park Football Game

Date: 10 26 1956
Description: Madison East High School's Dave Hoppmann (14) scores a touchdown against Racine Park. Other players in the picture include Ron Haistings (85), Dave Goff (8...
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Madison West Versus Madison East Football Game

Date: 11 01 1956
Description: Madison West High School's Howard Mazur (41) carries the ball against Madison East during their football game. Madison East High School players include Ron...
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Madison West - Madison East Football Game

Date: 11 01 1956
Description: Madison East High School's Gordy Hart (75) catches a pass from quarterback Ron Staley for a touchdown against Madison West High School. Other East players ...
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Wisconsin Freshman Football Game

Date: 11 19 1956
Description: Eddie Hart of Kenosha scoring a touchdown during the University of Wisconsin freshman football game. Trying for the tackle is Jim Heindke (61) of Wisconsin...

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