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Midwest Madness
Down home in Indiana, basketball is an athletic hysteria and more, a statewide affliction which drives Hoosiers frantic
April
1
1947
JOHN R. TUNIS
Midwest Madness
JOHN R. TUNIS
April
1
1947
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Midwest Madness
Down home in Indiana, basketball is an athletic hysteria and more, a statewide affliction which drives Hoosiers frantic
April
1
1947
JOHN R. TUNIS
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