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Cress, John R.

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Student-athlete: Skiing, 1953-1954.

Biography

Named Pioneer of the Month by the Student Union Board of Governors, April 1956.

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Along with Henning Arstal and Peder Pytte, were named by the NCAA to the first All-American Ski Team.

Biography

Nominated as a finalist to be elected King i.e. Dream Man at the Garbage Can Fantasy (1956).

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954

1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00032
Abstract The 1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers national championship men's ski team poses outdoors for a group portrait, holding their skis and wearing ski gear, in Aspen, Colorado. Front row (left to right): Willis Olson, Craig Lussi, Buddie Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred Vincelette, Keith Wegeman. Back row: John Cress, David Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstal, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman. Snowy mountains are...
Dates: between 1954-1955

1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00274
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Row 1: Willis S. Olson, Craig Lussi, Bud Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred L. Vincelette, Assistant Coach Keith Wegeman. Row 2: John Cress, Dave Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstall, Coach Willie Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1955

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 44, 1956 April 17

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Identifier: clarion_v032i44_19560417
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DU Skiers All-American – Pytte, Arstal, Cress, Named to First Team. Will Kyselka Speaks at DU on April 17, 1956. Board Rules on Discrimination. Powell Rider Argued Here.

Dates: 1956 April 17

University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1955-1956

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00785
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members prepare for departure to South America on Braniff Airways. Pictured are (l-r): Will Olson, Dave Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Henning Arstal, John Cress, and Tom Carter. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.

Dates: between 1955-1956