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Judo Throw

Date: 04 19 1967
Description: Woman judo student taking down a male opponent in practice for judo tournament.
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Madison Turnverein Contestants in State Turnfest

Date: 06 30 1932
Description: Group portrait of Madison Turnverein who took part in the State Turnfest at New Holstein, June 25 and 26.
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Coach Willis Jones and Basketball Player Ray Lenahan

Date: 03 15 1945
Description: West High School basketball coach Willis Jones talking to team player Ray Lenahan, 438 Virginia Terrace, at the state basketball tournament.
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West High School Basketball Team

Date: 03 15 1945
Description: West High School basketball team reserve players sitting on the team bench during a game at the annual state basketball tournament. Left to right are: Har...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsors

Date: 07 25 1948
Description: Group portrait of sponsors of the Madison Soap Box Derby competition who will be cheering for champion Frankie Meyers at the international Soap Box Derby c...
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John Cavanaugh Jr., Contest Winner

Date: 02 03 1949
Description: John Cavanaugh Jr., wearing cub scout uniform, won first place in the "Wisconsin State Journal's" second "Know These Badgers" contest. He won $3.
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University of Wisconsin Indoor Track Meet

Date: 02 26 1949
Description: Jim Urquhart crossing the finish line as he sets the annex record for the two-mile indoor run at the University of Wisconsin Athletic Annex, 702 Langdon St...
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Municipal Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 17 1949
Description: Group portrait of Frankie's Tavern Cagers, winners of the Madison Municipal Basketball tournament. Front row, left to right: Bob Burns, manager Frankie Lo...
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Municipal Basket Tournament

Date: 03 17 1949
Description: Group portrait of the Cuba Club basketball team, runners-up in the Madison Municipal tournament. Left to right: Wally Heilman, "Smiley" Johnson, John Brad...
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Municipal Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 17 1949
Description: Group portrait of the Crawford Custards basketball team, winners of the Municipal Major League Championship. Back row,left to right: Bob Smith, Vito Paris...
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Jackie Allen and Ted Peterson Tennis Match

Date: 07 16 1949
Description: Jackie Allen, left, shakes hands with top-seeded Ted Peterson, Northwestern University, before their tennis match. Jackie, 13, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T...
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Marshall Boys Basketball Champions

Date: 02 14 1950
Description: Marshall high school gained basketball title honors in the Madison Suburban League for the sixth time in the 24-year history of the circuit. Coach Leonard ...
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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 Soap Box Derby Champion

Date: 08 1946
Description: Paul R. Anderson of DeForest, Wisconsin, winner of the 1946 Madison Soap Box Derby, who went on to race at the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. ...
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Transtar Rose with ATA Roadeo Winners

Date: 1973
Description: Transtar Rose (a.k.a. Bonnie Nelson) poses with ATA Roadeo winners. Original caption reads: "Transtar Rose, known to drivers across America through Interna...
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Badger Conference Wrestling Champions

Date: 02 25 1956
Description: Group portrait of the first individual high school wrestling champions of the Badger Conference. First row, left to right: Ray Hamel, Mark Heironimus, Dave...

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