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Cassius Clay at the Pan-American Games

Date: 04 30 1959
Description: Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali, (white trunks) fighting Amos Johnson in the 178 pound final of the Pan-American Gam...
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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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Platteville Coon Dog Event

Date: 07 02 1944
Description: Coon dogs treeing a raccoon with handler and spectators observing. Sign on spectators' fence says: "Elect Taylor G. Brown, Republican Candidate for Lieuten...
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All-Star Baseball Game

Date: 07 12 1944
Description: In 1934 and 1935 the most famous battery in baseball was owned by the Detroit Tigers, Lynwood "Schoolboy" Rowe pitching and Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochran...
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All-Star Baseball Game

Date: 07 12 1944
Description: Crowd of Navy men and women in the stands watching the Madison-area amateur baseball all-stars in a game against the Navy's Great Lakes Bluejackets at Bree...
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Fairgrounds Harness Race

Date: 07 14 1944
Description: One horse and racer on the track in front of the judges stand during a harness race at a fairgrounds. Signs visible promote county fairs in Darlington and ...
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Parents of Lena High School Basketball Team

Date: 03 15 1945
Description: Parent of four of the players of the Lena High School basketball team seated in the stands during the annual state basketball tournament. Front row left t...
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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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UW vs. Marquette Football Game

Date: 09 21 1946
Description: Action photograph of Fullback Earl Maves (No. 35) running for a touchdown during the University of Wisconsin-Madison vs. Marquette football game.
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UW vs. Ohio State Football Game

Date: 10 12 1946
Description: Fullback Earl Maves (35) running off tackle for eight yards to the Ohio State one yard line accompanied by University of Wisconsin-Madison end Dale Bowers ...
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WIAA State High School Basketball Tournament

Date: 1947
Description: Coaches and players on the bench during a game at the WIAA State High School Basketball Tournament.
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Hurley Fans at State Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 14 1947
Description: Fans from Hurley cheering for the Hurley Midgets high school basketball team as they defeated Stevens Point in the semi-finals of the WIAA State High Schoo...
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Tomah High School Cheerleaders

Date: 03 13 1947
Description: Five Tomah High School Cheerleaders at the WIAA State High School Basketball Tournament. Left to right: Mary Ellen Kenny, Roxy Buxton, Donna Jo Stoll, Kar...
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Two East High School Basketball Players

Date: 03 13 1947
Description: Two East High School basketball players sitting on the bench in front of the crowd at the WIAA State Boys Basketball Tournament.
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Crowds at High School Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 15 1947
Description: Cheerleaders in front of the crowds at the WIAA State Boys High School Basketball Tournament.
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University of Wisconsin Basketball Center Don Rehfeldt and Fans

Date: 03 13 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin Basketball reserve center Don Rehfeldt is mobbed by fans at the State High School Basketball Tournament.
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NCAA Boxing Bout

Date: 03 27 1947
Description: Herb Carlson (left) of Idaho and Stan Wheatley of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, boxing at the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournam...
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NCAA National Boxing Tournament

Date: 03 28 1947
Description: Four members of the NCAA committee checking score cards from the referee and two judges following a bout at the NCAA National Boxing Tournament at the Univ...
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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 Football Game

Date: 11 01 1947
Description: UW football player Clarence Self, #18, scoring a touchdown in University of Wisconsin vs. Northwestern game.

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