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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Subtitle: Special Session of General Assembly of 1920 and General Assembly of 1921. a Supplement to the School Laws of IndianaPublisher: Fort Wayne Printing CompanyPublication date: 1921Subjects: Educational law and legislationNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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The years 1950–1959 marked the time when basketball truly became the sport of Indiana. High school basketball bound together communities across the state and interest in the sport rose to a new level. The period saw the Milan/Muncie Central game, given new fame through the movie Hoosiers. It also saw the first televised game, the start of the career of Oscar Robertson (who played for Crispus Attucks), and friendly town rivalries to build the state’s biggest gymnasium. It was a time before the massive consolidations of the 1960s and ’70s, with more than 700 teams involved in basketball tournaments. (There are some 300 now.)

Greg Guffey captures the flavor of the period and showcases many of the best teams, players, and coaches. This is a book for all fans of Indiana basketball. ... Read more

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A must for the hoops historian
This is a splendid book reviewing the Indiana basketball high school years in a time span from 1944 to 1960. It includes stories of such great stars, among others, as Oscar Robertson. Plenty of photos and useful information. Not to be missed by the basketball historian. ... Read more

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This is the most comprehensive book on Indiana's high school basketball history ever written with 1,200 school included. It moves from the beginnings of basketball in the Hoosier state to recent nationally recognized class basketball winners. Town histories, origins of team names, outstanding years and coaches, tournament performances, and Basketball Hall of Famers are in these 500-plus pages. This is a trip into the heart of the Hoosier basketball experience from Action (the Redbirds) to Zenas (the Warriors) and from Wildcats (about 30 schools) to Hot Dogs (Frankfort). ... Read more

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A Fun Read and GREAT Photos!
Emerson Houck wrote a delightful book which, for any basketball enthusiast, is a real up-close and personal look at the early days of basketball in Indiana, to the present.The photos are remarkable and really help tell the story.It is a real treasure for anyone who has been involved in basketball over the years with all of his remarkable stories and anecdotes.HOOSIERS ALL is a great gift for anyone who loves basketball, Indiana history, or just a great story!
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Originally published in 1898.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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More than any perhaps other state, Indiana has a deep andabiding devotion to every level of the game of basketball, from highschool through collegiate games, and on to the pros. It's a passionthat spills over into everyday life generation after generation, andhas made its way into countless films and stories as an almostmandatory Hoosier trait.

Each November through February, that passion brings to life residents'competitive spirit with the advent of Hoosier Hysteria -- theunparalleled tradition of Indiana high school basketball. Gyms acrossthe state host matches that raise the roof, showcase the talents andtenacity of young athletes -- both boys and girls -- and give fans andplayers something to talk about while they wait impatiently for thenext season.

Here, for the first time, curious onlookers and fans of Indiana highschool hoops have a book which guides them to and through the HoosierHysteria experience.Drawing on years of research and roadtrip miles,author Dale Lawrence visited nearly 400 high school gymnasiums andattended games at over 100 sites to bring you this one-of-a-kind guideto rivalries, school nicknames, little-known traditions, directions toboth gyms and traditional pre-and-post game eateries, and more.

Hoosier Hysteria Road Book is history. It's travelog. It'ssports.And above all, it's your ticket to the enjoying theexcitement and storied tradition that is Indiana high schoolbasketball. Discover for yourself the hottest rivalries, coolest gyms,biggest crowds, and greasiest burger joints -- and join the hysteria! ... Read more

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Love the Passion of Indiana High School Basketball...
I bought and loved this book a couple of years ago and it disappeared when a well meaning friend "borrowed" it for a school project. Mr. Lawrence, I've seen a million Indiana high school ball games and I grew up in the culture. I love your descriptions of the gyms and the pomp and ceremony surrounding Indiana H.S. basketball.I've seen pennies thrown at coaches and players in Loogootee, I've seen fights in the parking lot at Southport versus Tech in the 70's , I've seen future NBA players get the crud kicked out of them by future insurance agents (no embarrassing ID's,OK?), and I have seen my cousins battle my childhood friends in games that made my skin crawl with sheer emotion. I,like you, despise class basketball in Indiana .....may its' reign be short (Agh...years and counting) and boring.

For lovers of basketball, Indiana, and life in general.
Indiana holds a well-earned reputation as a basketball-loving state. And not surprisingly, many a book has been penned about "Hoosier Hysteria," the state's longtime love affair with its high school cage teams.

One might assume that this 343-page title would fit neatly into that genre. Indeed, there is much here to please the diehard Indiana sports fan. Virtually every school in the state is referenced by its enrollment, its team name, the age of its gymnasium, its noted alumni, and its crosstown arch-nemeses.

Yet the Hoosier Hysteria Road Book covers far more ground -- succeeding not only as a sports publication, but as an Indiana travel guide, a history book, and a humorously incisive work of sociology.

For some years, author Dale Lawrence has been the chief singer and songwriter of the Vulgar Boatmen, a critically-acclaimed rock band. As something of a sports outsider, he brings a unique perspective to the world he explores. He also offers prose that is observant, intelligent, and often borders on the lyrical.

On the dimmed lighting and atmosphere of a recently retired gym in Zionsville: "The game was played in a smoky haze, how I've always imagined watching a prizefight used to be. It was like having a dream about a basketball game."

On the horn in Columbus North's gym: "It's in stereo: two simultaneous but separate noises emanating from opposite corners. One is a sputtering BZZZ, like a novelty hand buzzer or an alarm clock on its last legs. The other sound is a sustained TOOOT, like a cartoon tugboat whistle. You can hardly believe it hasn't been replaced ages ago, and no doubt some misguided soul will someday do just that."

On Logansport's school mascot, ostensibly Felix the Cat: "The current live mascot is a rather paunchy incarnation of the famous cartoon character, which you probably wouldn't immediately recognize as Felix (or even a cat). With its mouth permanently screwed open to one side, it most closely resembles a bear doing an imitation of Buddy Hackett."

Reasoning that no game is complete without dinner afterwards at a local restaurant, Lawrence also devotes a fair portion of his book to recommending funky local eateries across the state. In fact, he seems willing and eager to review virtually any tidbit that wanders across his path. An ancient Presbyterian church in Williamsport. School pep bands. The lyrics of school fight songs. The crowds. The gyms. The popcorn at the gyms' snack bars. Public address systems. Game announcers. Call-in radio shows heard on the way to and from particularly distant destinations. All are dutifully considered with a mix of reverence and affectionate amusement -- a tone that steers thankfully clear of condescension and irony.

Lawrence has an evident and heartfelt love of Indiana basketball, and a passion for all things unique. In a world where the individual is being overtaken by the corporate, where chain stores are homogenizing the national landscape, where distinctions between peoples and places are fast disappearing, the Hoosier Hysteria Road Book is an homage to the singular and eccentric -- an invaluable celebration of those small, oft-overlooked differences that make our lives worth living. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: The Herrin News in 1914 in 90 pages; Subjects: Children with mental disabilities; Slow learning children; Education / Special Education / General; Education / Special Education / Learning Disabled; Education / Special Education / Mentally Handicapped; Family ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Captured here is the total essence of the game where the Basketball Hall of Fame is located just a stone's throw from New Castle High School's magnificent gymnasium, the largest in the world with over 9000 seats. The book opens up a whole new ball game for those either baffled or intrigued by America's love of basketball. ... Read more

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"I have always felt that the Indiana University School of Music was one of the finest schools in the world. This most informative and fascinating book confirms this in a most interesting way. It's a very good read, and I enjoyed it enormously." --Beverly Sills

" . . . I am pleased to recommend this history of one of the world's finest schools of music to all readers interested in the development of music in the United States. The author captures the spirit of an institution which I know first-hand from having conducted their Philharmonic Orchestra on several occasions. All who read this fascinating chronicle will discover how a world-class school of music could develop in the corn fields of southern Indiana." --Kurt Masur

"George Logan's compulsively readable History--scrupulous, scholarly, elegantly written by one who loves music--tells how wonderful Bloomington (shorthand for the Indiana University School of Music) came into being and flourished: how a music school in a small town grew, under two charismatic leaders, to be a prime force in not just America's but the whole world's musical life."--Andrew Porter

"How did the foremost American school of music, a major world cultural institution, come to be at a state university in a provincial town, amid the cornfields of southern Indiana?" Professor George Logan has not been alone in posing this question, but his reply is unique: this magnificent volume. This institutional biography, enlivened with anecdotes and photographs, reveals modest beginnings indeed,when the orchestra for the 1833 Commencement "was composed of two flutes, one of them cracked." The major shift came in 1919 with the arrival of Winfred Merrill, a dean who was also a violinist, conductor, and composer--as well as a seasoned administrator and teacher. He advertised for students, and soon not even seven pianos could meet the demand for practice instruments. Other visionary improvements and expansions were implemented, and not without a fight.The world's greatest performers were engaged to perform in tremendously popular concert series beginning in the 1920s. Under Deans Sanders, Bain, and Webb, the push to recruit the very best intensified--and succeeded.With scholarly scruples, George Logan has resisted any temptation to give a wine-and roses rendition of history, and tales of thorns and vinegar get ample play as well. What emerges is the epic of a glorious institution, a source of tremendous pride, brought into being and sustained through genius, hard work, and some strokes of incredibly good luck. ... Read more

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An Improbable Story - but True
This book describes and analyzes one of the most improbable stories in American education- how did it come to pass that the preeminent music school in the United States, probably in the world, came to be situated in southern Indiana - Bloomington to be exact, at Indiana University. George M. Logan, Head of the English Department at Queen's University, Canada became intrigued by this question and wrote a brilliant book to answer it.As an American living in Europe I am often surprised that musically aware people here not only have heard of Bloomington and Indiana, but react so favorably to it.Its performing faculty (like Janos Starker or Menahem Pressler, or students from Indiana like Joshua Bell) are well known here and heard in concerts or on the radio.Here is one American success story well and interestingly told.Not only is the cast of musical charaters in this history fascinating, but Logan has weaved into the narrative the issues and analyses that confronted the Indiana administration and faculty and the outcomes of their decisions.This a colorful book describing high culture, but it is also a kind of ongoing management manual on successful cultural organization, although Logan is well balanced, recording not only successes but failures as well.I loved reading this book, learned a great deal about cultural management and just plain management, and warmly recommend it. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1922.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York, The Macmillan companyPublication date: 1922Subjects: Educational surveysHigh schoolsIntelligence testsEducationNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Academic radiology at Indiana University had its beginnings nearly a century ago with one radiographer and one X-ray machine. But, thanks to exceptional leadership, dramatic growth and change has taken place over the decades that followed. Today, the Indiana University Department of Radiology is composed of a large, dedicated group of physicians, residents, fellows, technologists and support staff. Using the most technologically advanced equipment available the department provides the highest level of radiologic training, imaging services and patient care.This is the story of those people who have worked tirelessly to shape the department over the past 98 years. It is because of their ingenuity, dedication to their craft, and love of teaching that the Indiana University Department of Radiology has thrived. ... Read more