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May 26, 1927
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Jefferson D. Burrus of Louisville, Ky., receives conference medal from University of Wisconsin for excelling in scholarship and athletics. Lloyd Larson of Milwaukee gets special trophy. Burrus, a Phi Beta Kappa member and varsity shell captain, heads to Oxford as Rhodes scholar.
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BURRUS HONORED AS SCHOLAR AND ATHLETE
MADISON, Wis.—Jefferson D. Burrus, Louisville, Ky., has been awarded the conference medal for scholarship and athletic ability by the athletic council of the University of Wisconsin.
Lloyd Larson, Milwaukee, pushed Burrus so closely for this honor that a special trophy was given him.
Burrus has won seven letters in football, crew, and other sports. He is captain of the varsity shell this year; a member of Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic fraternity, and will go to Oxford next fall as Rhodes scholar from Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis.—Jefferson D. Burrus, Louisville, Ky., has been awarded the conference medal for scholarship and athletic ability by the athletic council of the University of Wisconsin.
Lloyd Larson, Milwaukee, pushed Burrus so closely for this honor that a special trophy was given him.
Burrus has won seven letters in football, crew, and other sports. He is captain of the varsity shell this year; a member of Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic fraternity, and will go to Oxford next fall as Rhodes scholar from Wisconsin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Rhodes Scholar
Athletic Honor
Scholarship Award
University Of Wisconsin
Phi Beta Kappa
What entities or persons were involved?
Jefferson D. Burrus
Lloyd Larson
Where did it happen?
Madison, Wis., University Of Wisconsin
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Key Persons
Jefferson D. Burrus
Lloyd Larson
Location
Madison, Wis., University Of Wisconsin
Story Details
Jefferson D. Burrus awarded conference medal for scholarship and athletic ability; Lloyd Larson given special trophy; Burrus wins seven letters in sports, captains varsity shell, member of Phi Beta Kappa, Rhodes scholar to Oxford.