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University of Wisconsin vs. San Jose State Boxing Match

Date: 02 22 1958
Description: Rollie Nesbit (left), University of Wisconsin boxer, swings right at Dave Nelson of San Jose State in the first round of the 132-pound fight.
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University of Wisconsin vs. San Jose State Boxing Match

Date: 02 22 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin boxer Bob Christopherson throws a left hook to the jaw of Ken Christensen of San Jose State in the third round of the 165-pound fig...
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"Sic 'Em, Sam" Promotional Still

Date: 1918
Description: Democracy (played by Douglas Fairbanks) punches Prussianism (Bull Montana) on the jaw in a promotional still from "Sic 'Em, Sam" a short silent film made f...
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Final Appearance of UW Boxing Coach John J. Walsh

Date: 03 15 1958
Description: John J. Walsh, University of Wisconsin boxing coach, poses with Ivan Williamson, University of Wisconsin athletic director. It is Walsh's final day coachin...
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Final Appearance of U.W. Boxing Coach John J. Walsh

Date: 03 15 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin heavyweight boxer Ron Freeman is resting in his corner while John J. Walsh is leaning over the ropes with close-up coaching instruc...
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Final Appearance of UW Boxing Coach John J. Walsh

Date: 03 15 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin heavyweight boxer Ron Freeman (right) lands a punch on the helmet padded cheek of Michigan State's Tom McNeeley. Freeman won his bo...
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Billy Sullivan Boxing

Date: 1923
Description: Billy Sullivan (right) boxes a larger man in "Fighting Mad," perhaps one of "Leather Pushers" series of Universal films made in 1923 and 1924. Billy Sulliv...
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Billy Sullivan and Spectators

Date: 1923
Description: Billy Sullivan (right) has knocked his opponent to the mat in "Fighting Mad," perhaps one of the "Leather Pushers" series of Universal films made in 1923 ...
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Scene Still of Frank Mayo

Date: 1922
Description: The boxer Tom Harper (played by Frank Mayo) is in his corner between rounds with his corner men. Behind them is lively crowd of male spectators in a scene ...
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"Afraid to Fight" Scene Still

Date: 1922
Description: The boxer Tom Harper (played by Frank Mayo at left) has a tense meeting with his opponent Slick Morrisey (Al Kaufman) before their fight. They are flanked ...
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Little Badgers

Date: 11 30 1957
Description: Glenn Nording (left), Middleton High School basketball coach and former U.W. Wisconsin boxer, corrects the boxing postures of three boys who are holding up...
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John Walsh Testimonial Dinner

Date: 04 01 1958
Description: Presentation of a 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible to John Walsh in appreciation for his 25 years service to Wisconsin boxing. Shown with the car, from le...
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Wisconsin-Idaho State Boxing

Date: 03 23 1959
Description: University of Wisconsin boxer Ron Marshall (right) and Norm Ygnatowicz of Idaho State in their 147-pound match at the UW fieldhouse.
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Wisconsin-Idaho State Boxing

Date: 03 23 1959
Description: University of Wisconsin boxer Bill Sensiba lands a left hook on Idaho State's Cliff McFarland during their 156-pound match at the University of Wisconsin f...
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Wisconsin-Idaho State Boxing

Date: 03 23 1959
Description: University of Wisconsin boxer Bill Urban (left) and Idaho State's Jerry Beebe slug it out chin-to-chin in their 178-pound match at the University of Wiscon...
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University of Wisconsin Boxing Banquet

Date: 04 08 1959
Description: Group portrait of special honors recipients at the annual University of Wisconsin boxing banquet. Seated, left to right, are: Bill Sensiba, Howard McCaffre...
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Pan American Games Boxing Tournament

Date: 04 30 1959
Description: Cassius Clay (left), and Amos Johnson of the Marines spar during their match during the Pan American Games finals tournament at the University of Wisconsin...
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UW Boxers Present Eddie Gensch with W Blanket

Date: 06 04 1959
Description: Members of the 1959 University of Wisconsin boxing team present Eddie Gensch with a W blanket in recognition of his contributions to the boxing team. Gensc...
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Robert Ryan in "Behind the Rising Sun"

Date: 1943
Description: Robert Ryan, as Lefty O'Doyle, is seen boxing against a man in a white martial arts uniform. Ryan has hit the man who is falling backwards. Japanese men in...
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Gerald Kowing

Date: 12 05 1949
Description: Portrait of Gordon Kowing, one of two University of Wisconsin boxers who met for the heavyweight championship of the sixteenth annual Tournament of Contend...

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