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Library TV this week: March Madness

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Barbara

Hey you hoop fans! The Library’s big screen TV will show March Madness games this week. I’d never suggest skipping class, but when you’re free come on over and follow the bouncing ball! A complete bracket of the teams playing … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 2

Posted on March 2, 2010 by kyle

Playbooks and Checkbooks: An Introduction to the Economics of Modern Sports by Stefan Szymanski GV717 .S993 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor With the Olympics closing this past weekend, the NBA and NHL in the middle of their seasons and … Continue reading →

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Baseball: Read All About It

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Susan

Baseball season is in full swing. If you’re a fan and watching your favorite team (go Brewers!) isn’t enough to satisfy your craving for baseball, check out one of the many baseball books in the library. Here are just a few of … Continue reading →

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Olympic fever?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Barbara

Yes, it’s time for the summer Olympics, being held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on August 8-24, starting with the opening ceremony (on television Friday evening). Visit the International Olympic Committee’s official web site, which lists the summer events … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 27

Posted on May 27, 2008 by kyle

Major: A Black Athlete, A White Era, and the Fight To Be the World’s Fastest Human Being by Todd Balf GV1051 .T3 B35 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Ahh, the first day of classes for the summer. Some of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 4

Posted on December 4, 2007 by kyle

Brand NFL: Making & Selling America’s Favorite Sport by Michael Oriard GV954.3 .O75 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor With football season in full swing, the Packers still doing well, and the BCS bound to make a lot of people … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2

Posted on October 2, 2007 by kyle

Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season By Jonathan Eig GV865 .R6 E35 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Now I understand that baseball may be a sore subject (at least the Packers are doing well, right?), but … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Magazine of History

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Kate

With the endless hot days of summer come the excited calls of fans cheering on their favorite baseball teams. Barry Bonds recently broke the home run record held by Hank Aaron. But did you know Hank Aaron once played for … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 17

Posted on July 17, 2007 by kyle

Juicing the Game Drugs, Power and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball MCN Bry (Non-Fiction) McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor We’ll keep the baseball theme for New Stuff Tuesdays going this week with a selection from the McNaughton … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 10

Posted on July 10, 2007 by hafermak

Attention Brewers Fans! Harvey’s Wallbangers: The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers Center GV 863 .W62 M5 2007 DVD New Book Island, 2nd floor With the All-Star break upon us, and Wednesday night void of games, how are you going to cure your … Continue reading →

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