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John L Sullivan

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Description: Cigarette Advertising Card produced by Allen and Ginters. John L Sullivan, boxer was considered to be the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting. Co...
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NCAA National Boxing Tournament

Date: 03 29 1947
Description: The eight NCAA National Boxing Champions with their trophies. The tournament was held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. Back row, left to...
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University of Wisconsin Boxing Team Championship Dinner

Date: 04 14 1948
Description: Group portrait of the Wisconsin boxing team that won the national championship this year. Shown back row, left to right: Vito Parisi, Madison, heavy-weight...
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University of Wisconsin Boxing Trophies

Date: 02 24 1949
Description: Jerry Erdahl, left, night manager of the Memorial Union, and Fern Anderson, chairman of the Union Trophy Room, discuss the placement of the last trophy in ...
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"Fightin'est Fighter" Charlie Magestro

Date: 01 16 1952
Description: Charlie Magestro, a South Milwaukee boxer, receiving the "Fightin'est Fighter" award at the University of Wisconsin Boxing Tournament.
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University of Wisconsin Boxers and Coaches with NCAA Trophy

Date: 04 08 1952
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison coaches and the eight Badger boxers who were entered in the 15th annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) box...
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UW Boxing Coach

Date: 01 07 1952
Description: A man, probably boxing coach John Walsh, shaking hands with another man. A man is standing with his back to the camera in the right foreground.
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All UW Boxing Tournament

Date: 02 13 1953
Description: Everett Chambers, a freshman from Tomah, receives the "Fightin'est Figher" award at the 34th annual All-University boxing tournament.
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John Gilbert and Jim Tully

Date: 1930
Description: Actor John Gilbert and boxer/author Jim Tully shake hands. Each is smiling and wearing a boxing glove on one hand. This publicity still may be a reference ...
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University of Wisconsin Boxing Banquet

Date: 04 08 1959
Description: Group portrait of special honors recipients at the annual University of Wisconsin boxing banquet. Seated, left to right, are: Bill Sensiba, Howard McCaffre...
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UW Boxers Present Eddie Gensch with W Blanket

Date: 06 04 1959
Description: Members of the 1959 University of Wisconsin boxing team present Eddie Gensch with a W blanket in recognition of his contributions to the boxing team. Gensc...
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University of Wisconsin Boxer Charlie Mohr Wins Fight

Date: 03 21 1960
Description: Boxer Charlie Mohr blocks a punch with his right arm while winding up to deliver a left jab to his opponent. Both boxers wear leather helmets. The original...
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Gridiron Club Menu

Date: 12 14 1946
Description: Menu, mounted on board, for a dinner of the Gridiron Club. Features a background menu image (by Clifford Berryman?) of a victorious elephant in boxing shor...

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