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State High School Wrestling Tournament

Date: 02 24 1961
Description: Action shot of wrestlers Loren Nordahl of Amery High School (on top) and Phil Robbins, Richland Center High School, during the state tournament at the Fiel...
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University of Wisconsin Varsity Crew Races Wayne (Michigan) State and Junior Varsity Crews

Date: 05 06 1961
Description: The U.W. varsity crew racing against the Wayne State (Michigan) and U.W. junior varsity crews on Lake Mendota.
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Allis Grade School Track Meet

Date: 05 12 1961
Description: Starter Steve Barr, center, going over race assignments with two contestants, Neil Dettwiler, Silver Springs School, left, and Steve Temlin, Allis School, ...
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National Paddleball Tournament

Date: 12 15 1961
Description: Madison's white-shirted Bob Westervelt, left, and Red Wilson have Ted Wahl, center, and Bill Pire of Eau Claire on the run to a victory in the national pad...
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"Hawks" Hockey Players

Date: 03 10 1962
Description: Action shot of a "Hawks" hockey player, Deacon Davis, avoiding a body check by an opposing player in a contest for the puck.
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"Hawks" Hockey Player

Date: 03 10 1962
Description: Action shot of a "Hawks" hockey player Tom Grumke skating through a check at boards to retrieve the puck before scoring.
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Norman Rauch in AAU Weightlifting Meet

Date: 06 07 1962
Description: Norman Rauch, the Truax Field strongman who already holds three state records, working out in preparation for the Wisconsin Amateur Athletic Union senior w...
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Elzie Higginbottom, U.W. Quarter-Miler Runner

Date: 05 04 1963
Description: Elzie Higginbottom, U.W. star quarter-miler, winning his event at an outdoor track meet against Iowa.
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East High School's Hockey Team

Date: 02 12 1963
Description: Action shot of the game where Madison East scored two goals to defeat defending hockey champion Central, 3-2, at the Madison Ice Arena. East had a 4-0 ci...
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Annual City Track Meet

Date: 05 08 1964
Description: Central High School's Steve Kayes (right) nips East High School's Jim DeForest in the 100-yard dash at the Madison City Track Meet at Breese Stevens Field.
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Wisconsin's Spring Football Game

Date: 05 02 1964
Description: U.W. halfback Carl Silverti is shown being tripped up in Wisconsin's spring football game at Camp Randall. Silvestri was the game's leading rusher.
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Annual City Track Meet

Date: 05 08 1964
Description: Madison East High School sprint medley relay team sets a new record at the annual Madison city track meet. Left to right are: Dick Best, Larry Tyler, Jim L...
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University of Wisconsin Track Team Scores 93-47 Track Victory Over Minnesota

Date: 05 09 1964
Description: U.W. track athlete Jim Sternfield throwing the shot put during a dual meet with Minnesota at the U.W. track. Sternfield placed third in the discuss event. ...
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University of Wisconsin Track Team Scores 93-47 Track Victory Over Minnesota

Date: 05 09 1964
Description: U.W. track athlete Gene Dix (third from left) sets a meet and track record in the 120 yard high hurdle event in a dual meet with Minnesota.
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Fort Atkinson Students Stage "Patriotism-Fitness" Show

Date: 05 18 1964
Description: Governor John W. Reynolds lights the "torch of liberty" at the State Capitol for a team of cross-country runners from Fort Atkinson High School, who carrie...
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Bob Gordon Wins 880 Yard Run

Date: 04 20 1965
Description: Bob Gordon, Madison West HIgh School's outstanding miler, won the 880-yard run in a dual meet at Monona Grove. He won with a time of 1:56.7. West High beat...
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Winner of Event at Catholic Track Meet

Date: 05 26 1965
Description: Edgewood High School athlete Stu Heere running the 100-yard dash during the State Catholic track meet. He won the event with a time of 10.5 seconds.
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Hank Olshanski, Head Coach for Mustangs

Date: 08 03 1965
Description: Henry (Hank) Olshanski, wearing a shirt with number 56, leading calisthenics for a group of Madison Mustang football team players. He is their new head coa...
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Wisconsin Absorbs Worst Football Defeat in Nearly 50 Years Losing to Illinois, 51-0

Date: 11 13 1965
Description: Wisconsin sophomore Quarterback John Boyajian recovering a fumble while LaCroix (#67) attempts to block the opposition during Wisconsin's 51-0 loss to Illi...

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