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Men in Log Rolling Contest

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Description: Two men competing in a log rolling contest.
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The Grand Regatta at Devil's Lake

Date: 1877
Description: "The Grand Regatta, at Devil's Lake, Sauk County, June 21st & 22nd, 1877", with spectators watching rowing shells race.
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Spectators at Grand Regatta

Date: 1877
Description: "The Grand Regatta, at Devil's Lake, June 21st & 22nd, 1877." A stereograph showing spectators gathered behind the starter's cannon on Devil's Lake.
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Menasha High School Cheerleaders

Date: 03 20 1953
Description: Seven female cheerleaders from Menasha High School watching a basketball game at the WIAA State Basketball Tournament.
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City Municipal Swimming Meet

Date: 08 06 1944
Description: Annual city municipal swimming meet at B.B. Clarke Beach, with swimmers in the water, and observers along the shore, with cars, and houses in the neighborh...
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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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Tomah High School Cheerleaders

Date: 03 15 1945
Description: Joyce Burroughs, standing, and Lucille Baker, kneeling, cheerleaders for the Tomah High School team competing in the annual state basketball tournament.
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State Cow Chip Throw

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Description: A man participates in the state cow chip throw. A crowd is gathered behind him.
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Swimming Meet

Date: 07 03 1946
Description: View from B.B. Clarke beach of swimmers on a raft in Lake Monona ready to start a swimming race with people in the foreground watching from the shore. Race...
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Men's Bowling Tournament:

Date: 02 07 1948
Description: Officials at the Wisconsin State Bowling Association meet are: left to right, Charles Allen, president of the city association; Leonard G. Howell, Madison ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Winner

Date: 07 26 1948
Description: The 1948 runner-up of the Soap Box Derby is Tommy Smrekar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smrekar, Ft. Atkinson. He is shown sitting in his racer, "The Prospe...
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Nakoma Golf Club Exhibition Game

Date: 08 02 1949
Description: Four principals in the "best ball" golf exhibition game at Nakoma Golf Club are, left to right: Dr. Cary Middlecoff, one of the nation's top golfers; Georg...
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Madison Suburban Track and Field Meet Winners

Date: 05 06 1950
Description: Ronny Halter of Cambridge High School spurts across the finish line ahead of Sun Prairie's Eugene Feuling in the 550-yard dash event of the Madison Suburb...
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Jackie Mansfield, West High Winner of 100 Yard Dash

Date: 05 12 1950
Description: Jackie Mansfield of West High School crosses the finish line in the 100 yard dash to tie the city record in the annual East and West High School track meet...
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Fire Company Competition

Date: 06 1908
Description: Members of the Lake Mills fire company pull the hose cart during a firemen's competition.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion

Date: 07 28 1957
Description: The car and driver that won the Madison Soap Box Derby in 1957 at the starting line. The car is called "Phillipson Garage" and the driver is Van Steiner of...
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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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