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Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsors

Date: 06 27 1950
Description: Michael Welch is being sponsored by his dad's filling station, Welch's Service Station, 2030 University Avenue, and Jordan Brothers' grocery, 1863 Monroe S...
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Win A Dog Contest

Date: 07 02 1950
Description: The Badger Kennel Club sponsored an essay contest on "Why I Should Own A Dog" and awarded purebred Cocker Spaniel puppies to winner Janice Emanuel and runn...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Prizes

Date: 07 07 1950
Description: Madison Soap Box Derby racer John Bock of 19 Paget Road, right, is shown prizes to be awarded to the top racers by Jean Behling, staff writer for the "Wisc...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 07 1950
Description: LeRoy Young, 1204 Lakeview Avenue, a Madison Soap Box contender, at the Hub Clothing Store, his sponsor for the race. Jim Schmitz, a store clerk, is showin...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Organizers

Date: 07 12 1950
Description: Organizers of the 1950 Madison Soap Box Derby gather around a table while examining papers. Pictured left to right, front row, are: Glenn "Pat" Holmes, Joh...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Winner

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Larry Laverty of Mineral Point accepts a sports jacket as the prize for being the runner-up in Class B of the Madison Soap Box Derby. Presenting the jacket...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Winner

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Jerry Wagner of Mineral Point accepts a check from Harlan C. Nicholls, a cashier at the First National Bank of Madison, for the sportsmanship award of the ...
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Inland Lakes Regatta on Lake Mendota

Date: 07 05 1950
Description: Members of the social committee for the Inland Lakes Regatta prepare the decorations at the Maple Bluff Country Club for some of the parties to be held dur...
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Tractor Sales Team Captain in Barber's Chair

Date: 06 18 1937
Description: C.E. Jacquier, branch manager and defeated team captain of a tractor sales contest, is held by C.P. Wells, assistant branch manager, while a barber shaves ...
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Loft Tournament Winners

Date: 01 24 1951
Description: Three trophy winners in various tournaments and contests held at the Loft during its annual anniversary celebration sit around a table with their prizes. T...
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University of Wisconsin-Gonzaga University Boxing Match

Date: 02 16 1951
Description: Two boxers, Gonzaga University's Gordon Simanton (left) and University of Wisconsin's Gene Diamond, both miss punches in the first bout of the Gonzaga-Wisc...
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Wisconsin-Iowa Basketball Game

Date: 02 17 1951
Description: A University of Wisconsin player (#41) attempts a basket during the basketball game against the University of Iowa. Wisconsin lost to Iowa 73-60.
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WIAA State Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 15 1951
Description: Action shot of the game between Rib Lake and Baraboo during the WIAA state high school basketball tournament.
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WIAA State Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 16 1951
Description: Action shot of a Friday afternoon game between unidentified teams participating in the WIAA state high school basketball tournament.
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WIAA State Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 16 1951
Description: Four Madison West players consult with their coach during a Friday evening game at the WIAA state high school basketball tournament.
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Madison Newspaper Carriers

Date: 03 27 1951
Description: Group portrait of the Wisconsin State Journal newspaper carrier boys, participants in the journal's annual subscription contest. Taken in Felly's re...
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JCC Safety Contest

Date: 04 29 1951
Description: Top prize winners in the JCC safety slogan contest posing with a new bicycle and contest officials. Left to right: Harry Tobias, chairman of the contest; S...
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United Givers' Campaign Winners

Date: 11 06 1951
Description: Group portrait of the winners of the United Givers Fund campaign. Shown are, left to right: Mrs. Oscar (Inez) Toebaas, chair of the women's division; Stanl...
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Speaking for Democracy Speech Contest

Date: 11 14 1951
Description: Portrait of two of the winners in the "Speaking for Democracy" speech contest for high school students. At the left is Norman Barton, West High School, fou...
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Speaking for Democracy Speech Contest

Date: 11 14 1951
Description: Portrait of three of the winners in the "Speaking for Democracy" high school speech contest. From left are: Sandra Johnson, Cambridge High School, fifth pl...

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