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Marquette University—Athletics

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Month/Day/Year: October 18, 1950
Segment Number: 16
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University football team, coached by Lisle Blackbourn, got off the bus ant boarded an airplane to travel to Detroit for a game.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #1.


Month/Day/Year: December 6, 1950
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University President Father Edward O'Donnell meets with retiring football captain Art Felker, new captain Art Lastofka, coach Lisle Blackbourn, and Milwaukee Journal sports editor Russ Lynch.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #2.


Month/Day/Year: January 17, 1951
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of the Marquette University intra-mural boxing show.  Ray Palmer fought Phil Melk in one bout while Elmer Waldschmidt took Bud Lewandowski in another.  Fred Saddy was the referee.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #24. 


Month/Day/Year: March 7, 1951
Segment Number: 10
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University football coach Lisle Blackbourn sponsored the first Boy Scouts awards night of the year.  One scout was awarded the Ranger Scout Award and several were given Eagle Scout Awards.  See script for names of scouts and scout officials.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #4.


Month/Day/Year: March 7, 1951
Segment Number: 11
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University football coach Lisle Blackbourn gave Art Felker his certificate for being named to the National All-American Catholic football team.  Bill Maloney presented Notre Dame basketball coach Moose Hrause with a retirement gift.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #4.


Month/Day/Year: April 11, 1951
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University Golden Avalanche football team begins spring practice.  Coach Lisle Blackbourn, athletic board member Victor McCormick, and athletic director Conrad Jennings observe the practice.  See script for names of players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #4.


Month/Day/Year: May 9, 1951
Segment Number: 4
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University basketball players Eric Silverling, Glenn Sievers, Don Marek, Pete Basarich, and Grant Wittenburg meet their new coach Tex Winter.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #5.


Month/Day/Year: June 13, 1951
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Central Collegiate Track Meet was held at Marquette Stadium.  The meet was held at night.  Footage of the opening parade and several competitions including the pole-vault.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.  The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #17. 


Month/Day/Year: September 26, 1951
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University football team held its annual kick-off dinner at the Eagles Club.  Among the guests were William McCauley, Lt. Gov. George Smith and Judge Robert Cannon.  See script for more names.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.  The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #19. 


Month/Day/Year: October 3, 1951
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University football team and their fans board the train to Madison.  Marquette played the Wisconsin Badgers football team at Camp Randall.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.  The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #19. 


Month/Day/Year: December 12, 1951
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University football team held its annual banquet.  Michigan State's coach "Biggie" Munn was the guest of honor and is seen with Marquette coach Lisle Blackbourn, tackle Joe Masnaghetti and quarterback Don Leahy.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.  The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #21.


Month/Day/Year: December 26, 1951
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University men's basketball team plays the University of Wisconsin for the second time in a matter of a couple of weeks.  Marquette won this contest by a score of 51-47.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.  The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #21.


Month/Day/Year: March 19, 1952
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University men's basketball team met at the Ambassador Hotel to select honorary captains for next year.  John Powers was chosen for the JV squad and Don Marek and Gene Schramka for the varsity.  Coach Tex Winter and Father Max Barnett were also present.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #6.


Month/Day/Year: May 21, 1952
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. A football team comprised of Marquette University alumni take on the varsity team during spring practice.  5,000 people watched as the varsity beat the "Old Timers" 35 to 7.  See script for names.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #7.


Month/Day/Year: June 11, 1952
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The 27th Annual Central Collegiate Conference Track and Field Meet was held at Marquette Stadium.  Footage of several races of athletes.  See script for names.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #7.


Month/Day/Year: September 3, 1952
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University varsity football team practice.  The workout includes calisthetics and drills.  Coach Lisle Blackbourn watches Dick Rabel, Dick Kronin, Dick Varish, Don Molenda, and other players practice and do push-ups.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #8.


Month/Day/Year: October 8, 1952
Segment Number: 2
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of the football game between Marquette University and Boston University.  Marquette won the game by a score of 21 to 0.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #8.


Month/Day/Year: October 22, 1952
Segment Number: 9
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University football team beat Arizona 37 to 7.  Footage of the game including plays by Tony Winkler, Jim Cronin, and Frank Pazera.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #8.


Month/Day/Year: December 10, 1952
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University varsity football team holds its annual dinner.  39 lettermen were honored including new captains, Ed Frank, Dick Raebel, Jim Tobias, and outgoing captains Lyle Klein and Jim Pozza.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #9.


Month/Day/Year: May 20, 1953
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Out-of-season football match tests Marquette players after spring training.  A blue squad plays a gold squad, and players attempt to secure psotions for next fall.  See script for names of players.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.


Month/Day/Year: June 10, 1953
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette competes in the 28th Annual Central Collegiate Track Meet.  Ohio State's Jerry Welbourn jumps 13'6" in the pole-vault and Iowa's Jerry Wheeler places first in the 880 yard run.  Marquette's John Bennett places first in the broad-jump.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #12.


Month/Day/Year: September 2, 1953
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of the Marquette University football team practicing in the hot weather.  Players cool down with cold wet towels and water.  See script for names.  At the Washington Park Zoo, polar bears jump into their pool to cool down.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #13.


Month/Day/Year: September 23, 1953
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University football team beat South Dakota 46 to 13 in a game at the Stadium.  Players featured are Dick Shockey, Tom Braatz and Ron Drzewiecki to name a few.  See script for names of more players.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.


Month/Day/Year: October 28, 1953
Segment Number: 8
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Marquette University fraternities decorate their houses for homecoming.  Senator Joseph McCarthy and his new wife attend the game.  The football team tied with the College of the Pacific for the second year in a row.  See script for names of players.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.


Month/Day/Year: November 11, 1953
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Almost 14,000 people watch the Marquette University football team play their last home game against the Detroit Titans.  Footage of the game in which Marquette wins.  See script for names of players.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.


Month/Day/Year: December 9, 1953
Segment Number: 7
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. Footage of the 53rd game between the Wisconsin and Marquette University basketball teams at the Auditorium.  Wisconsin wins the game by a score of 64 to 56.  See script for names of players.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #14.


Month/Day/Year: December 16, 1953
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The annual Marquette University football banquet was held at the Schroeder Hotel.  Retiring captains Dick Raebel and Ed Frank shared a laugh with Coach Lisle Blackbourn.  Tom Braatz and George Brehm were named co-captains for the upcoming year.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #15.


Month/Day/Year: June 9, 1954
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The 29th Annual Central Collegiate Conference Track & Field Meet was held at Marquette Stadium.  Frank Dalferes of Tulane is shown throwing the javelin and Jim Dillon of Auburn is shown throwing the shot-put.  
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound; there is a script.  The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #22. 


Month/Day/Year: January 19, 1955
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: The Milwaukee Newsreel Program. The Marquette University basketball team is greeted by fans at the train station after they beat Louisville. Then, footage of the game against Loyola. Marquette currently has the nation's longest winning streak. See script for names.
Notes: The film is black and white (negative) and does not have sound; there is a script.


Month/Day/Year: Year Ender 1960
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: 1960 Year Ender.  Marquette University students protest the discontinuation of football.  C.A.S.E. employees strike over contract.  No script. 
Notes: The film is black and white and does have sound; there is not a script. 


Month/Day/Year: November 5, 1965
Segment Number: 6
Segment Description: Daily Footage. 2,000 Marquette University students stage a pep rally complete with cheerleaders. The students want the University to reinstate the football program.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound. The film has been transferred to videotape; see videotape #26.


Month/Day/Year: December 4, 1965
Segment Number: 3
Segment Description: Daily Footage. People line Wisconsin Avenue to watch the Marquette parade go by. There are a few marching bands, floats, and people riding in cars. The parade is part of the Tip-Off Weekend celebration marking the beginning of the basketball season.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.


Month/Day/Year: February 21, 1966
Segment Number: 1
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Footage of the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee versus Marquette men's basketball game. Footage includes game action. Marquette won the game by a score of 82-64.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.


Month/Day/Year: March 15, 1967
Segment Number: 5
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Marquette University students celebrate the men's basketball team victory over Providence in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). Marquette won 81-80. The game was played in New York City.
Notes: The film is color and does not have sound.


Month/Day/Year: March 18, 1967
Segment Number: 7, 8 & 9
Segment Description: Daily Footage. Marquette University students sit in the Brooks Memorial Union and watch the men's basketball team on television. The team is playing in the finals of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) in New York City. Marquette loses 71-56 to Southern Illinois University. After watching the game on a portable television, students file out of the Brooks Memorial Union.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.


Month/Day/Year: March 19, 1967
Segment Number: 2 & 4
Segment Description: Daily Footage. The Marquette University men's basketball team arrives home after playing in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The team lost to Southern Illinois University in the finals. People clap and hold banners welcoming the team home at the airport.
Notes: The film is black and white and does not have sound.

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