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Thirty six Northwestern lettermen lost to graduation
Thirty six athletes who earned letters in one or more varsity sports conclude their Northwestern careers this spring. Eight seniors were football players, six in track, baseball, and wrestling each. Five won letters in two sports: Bert Fox, Harry Kent, Arnold Karsten, Justin Dart, and John Hazen. Several are Big Ten or national champions, including Wally Colbath the diving champion and Olympic team member, with other titleholders in wrestling fencing hammer throw and football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Bert Fox
Harry Kent
Arnold Karsten
Justin Dart
John Hazen
Wally Colbath
Ralph Lupton
Henry Zettleman
Walt Holmer
Moline
Teri Fox
Evanston
Perry Okla
Hinsdale
Ill
Tom Verdell
Chicago
Joe Spadea
Brockton
Mass
Arnold Karstens
St. Joe
Mich