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Jimmy Demetral Demonstrating Ju-Jitsu Hold
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Jimmy Demetral, Madison wrestler, teaching Officer Robert O'Brien to do an "airplane spin" toss on Officer Keith Ackley. Fifty-five Madison Police Department officers were enrolled in a five week Judo course.
February 2, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Jimmy Demetral Demonstrating Judo Hold
February 2, 1944
Jimmy Demetral, Madison wrestler, throwing Officer Keith Ackley as part of a five-week course in ju-jitsu for 55 officers of the Madison Police Department.
Jimmy Demetral Gets Award
April 30, 1952
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Local wrestler "Jimmy" Demetral poses flexing his muscles in front of a painting of himself.
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Madison Police Officer, Rufus Haralson, and his son, Duane C. Haralson, a recently appointed police officer. They are the second father-son combination to serve as Madison police officers.
M. Pearl Guynes
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Miss M. Pearl Guynes, member of the Business and Professional Women's Club and recently appointed sergeant of the Madison Police Department, sitting at her desk.
Jack Dempsey at Park Hotel
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