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Group Honoring Walter Meanwell

Date: 05 16 1953
Description: Walter Meanwell is sitting in the middle of the first row holding a trophy surrounded by many former Wisconsin basketball players who gathered at the Madis...
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U.W. Football Banquet at Memorial Union

Date: 11 24 1953
Description: Some of the principals at the annual football banquet. Seated left to right: Gary Messner, 1954 captain-elect; Coach Ivan Williamson; Alan (the Horse) Amec...
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Father-Son Banquet at University Methodist Church

Date: 12 02 1953
Description: David Piper Sr. and David Piper Jr. were among dozens, who heard Badger coaches and players talk at the annual father-son banquet at University Methodist C...
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Father-Son Banquet at University Methodist Church

Date: 12 02 1953
Description: Bob Mikulak (in a bow tie) and his father, Peter, gazing at autographs of Wisconsin football players he collected, while at the annual father-son banquet a...
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Madison Curling Club

Date: 12 16 1953
Description: Two members of the Madison Curling Club during an intra-club competition. Norm Sonju (left) and Gil Bach survey shots made by members of their rinks. Bach,...
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Madison Curling Club

Date: 12 16 1953
Description: A member of the Madison Curling Club during an intra-club competition. Gloved curler, Jim Cottrell, is standing on the outer circle, pointing with his broo...
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Madison Curling Club

Date: 12 16 1953
Description: Two members of the Madison Curling Club during an intra-club competition. Gloved curlers, L.W. Ketchum (left) and Rollie Black (right), show a "sweeping" t...
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Madison Curling Club

Date: 12 20 1953
Description: One member of the Madison Curling Club during an intra-club competition. Skip Bill Reese, broom in gloved left hand and right hand poised as if having just...
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Rounders Club Christmas Party

Date: 12 17 1953
Description: Three members of the Rounders Club meeting at the annual Christmas party held in the Heidelberg Hofbrau. In the dining room sitting at a table, Lew Burdett...
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Catching a Football

Date: 1953
Description: Football player catching a football, as the referee is officiating and defensive players are running up alongside the one handling the ball.
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U.W. Fencing Team

Date: 01 05 1954
Description: View from below of Jack Heiden and Bruce Backmann of the University of Wisconsin fencing team crossing foils in the time-honored salute at the beginning of...
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Wisconsin Women's State Golf Finals

Date: 07 22 1954
Description: Joyce Ziske, 1952 women's golf champion, lifts a short iron shot onto the green during the 42nd annual state tournament of the Wisconsin Women's Golf Assoc...
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Wisconsin Women's State Golf Finals

Date: 07 22 1954
Description: Joyce Ziske, 1952 women's golf champion, shading her eyes while strolling toward the green at the Blackhawk Country Club. She is competing in the 42nd annu...
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Wisconsin Women's State Golf Finals

Date: 07 22 1954
Description: oyce Ziske, 1952 women's golf champion, celebrating sinking a putt at the Blackhawk Country Club. She is competing in the 42nd annual state tournament of t...
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Edgewood Football Players

Date: 08 25 1954
Description: A group of Edgewood High School football players getting dressed for practice in the locker room. Standing left to right are: Dick Ellis, Doug O'Neill, Ron...
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Annual University of Wisconsin Football Banquet

Date: 11 24 1954
Description: Special guests at the annual U.W. football banquet were five former Badger fullbacks. From left to right are: Jim Hammond, George Paykvan, Howie Weiss, Pat...
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Annual University of Wisconsin Football Banquet

Date: 11 24 1954
Description: Four honorees at the annual U.W. football banquet. Standing are Gary Messner (left), 1954 captain; and Wells Gray, captain-elect of the 1955 team. Seated a...
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Paying Tribute to Fred Miller

Date: 04 12 1955
Description: Pitcher Warren Spahn bows his head as the fans in Milwaukee County Stadium pause during the pre-game ceremonies for a minute of silent tribute to the late ...
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West High School Football Physicals

Date: 08 1955
Description: Madison West High School football player, Dave Koepcke (seated), is getting his blood pressure checked by Dr. William Walter, who is using a stethoscope du...
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East High School Football Medical Examinations

Date: 08 25 1955
Description: Dr. Donald Simley examines the teeth and tongue of Jon Rockstad as three other returning lettermen look on. In the back row are John Davidson, John Hill an...

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