University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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This summer the fire department was called to the University campus to put out a second chemistry fire. The fire was slight and little damage was done, hut it was enough to disprove the adage, lightning never strikes the same place twice. To firemen, the chemistry building was becoming familiar ground. Most of the damage was from smoke rather than flames. Chemistry Fire Again, Quiz Bowl Stars on TV Four bright University students had the national spotlight turned on them for four weeks as they trounced three college-teams in Quiz Bowl competition. The Minnesota team of Jerry Dion, Harry Weber, Jim Thompson and Don Spicer was finally stopped by the girls team from Goucher.Thc $5,000 won during competition was made available to students for scholarships. 28

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Murray Warmalh had a hectic season marred with unfortunate losses which produced pressure and criticism from the M Club. Criticism reached the point where the President, Dr. Morrill, arid the Hoard of Regents were forced to lake action on the athletic situation. They backed Athletic Director Ike Armstrong and Coach Warmalh shown here with back Sandy Stevens. Stanislaw Skrowaczcwski was named to succeed Antal Dorati as conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. This season climaxed Doratis 11 years as Symphony head. New Appointments, Honors In October, Governor Orville Freeman presented conductor Antal Dorati with a citation for cultural contribution to Minnesota. The citation stated that through his tours, recordings and concerts lie has brought the state international prominence. Dorati is shown here with Governor Freeman and Mrs. Dorati. 27

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The University of Minnesota Showboat was unable to make its way downriver this year. An inspection of the boat showed it wasn’t equipped with the facilities making river travel safe. The showboat was anchored near campus during the summer theatrical season. Billy the Kid was the season opener. Officials Plague Showboat, Crew Not only did the showboat have difficulties, but the University rowing team had trouble with officials as well. Although the Minneapolis rowing course has been called one of the best in the country and although the Minnesota crew has some of the finest athletes at school, the team was not recognized as an official sport. They will continue practicing and hoping.