In September of 1947, the Tacoma Athletic Commission presented Stadium High School with their first modern electric scoreboard. It was dedicated at the September 19th Grid-Go-Round at the Bowl. Pictured were Dick Sallee, on the ladder and standing, L-R, Carl Caddey, secretary of the School Board; George Weller, South Tacoma Business Men's Club; Gerry Waechter, president of TAC; and Joe Fitzpatrick, South Tacoma Kiwanis. Recognition was given during the ceremony to Henry Sallee for his work in constructing the board, Al Davies for the donation of the steel and South Tacoma Business Men's Club and Kiwanis for their financial contributions. An electric scoreboard was also constructed for Lincoln High School, to be installed on the completion of their bowl. (T.Times, 9/16/1947, p.1)

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Stadium High School and Bellarmine High School were getting ready to battle it out for the 1947 City League Title. Both football teams had done exceptionally well during this first part of the season, a tough game was anticipated. The game would be played at Stadium Bowl in Tacoma, view of high school football players getting ready for their big game.

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Over 16,000 rabid football fans left their turkey dinners on November 28, 1946 to attend the 25th Annual Stadium-Lincoln Thanksgiving Day game. The Stadium Tigers won 21 - 6, giving the Tigers an undefeated season, and winning for them both the Cross-State and City League Championships. (T.Times, 11/29/46, p.1; 11/30/1946, p.2)

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Stadium High School marching band and the Tigerannas, the girls marching club, perform during half-time at the annual football game between Stadium and Lincoln High Schools. They have formed into the shape of a clock.

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The last city midget football championship game was played at the end of November in 1940. Stadium H.S.'s Bengal lightweights defeated the Lincoln Railsplitters 19-0 at the Lincoln Bowl. This photograph was taken in front of the scoreboard at Stadium H. S., not at Lincoln after the game. This team was the last Midget (132 pounds and under) team that Stadium had. Citywide Midget football was terminated in 1940. Players are: first row, left to right, Dick Uhlman, Gerald Bell, Bryce Curtis, Don Hicks, Dwight Howell, Gordon Bell, Louie Hagberg, V.G. Lowman- Coach. Second row: Bart Wood, Stan Stowe, Bob Foster, Bert Kade, John Brudie, Paul Barber, Wally Anderson, Charles Longstreth, Allan Briggs- manager. Third row: Naoto Okada, Jim Kade, Isamu Kawashima, Wiley Mellish, Pete Petersen, Roy Francis, Steve Manos, Lloyd Albice, George Thamos, Tom Eagling. Fourth row: Dick Crabtree, Gordon Gustafson, Bill Gazecki, Dave Richardson, Bob Dalton, Clifford Johnson, Milton Sneddon, Gene Webster, Fielding Wilson. (T. Times 11/30/1940, pg. 6)

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Stadium vs. Lincoln Thanksgiving Day football game in Stadium Bowl, November 25, 1937. Stadium High School marching band and drill team perform. (T. Times 11/26/1937, pg. 1).

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Stadium vs. Lincoln Thanksgiving Day football game in Stadium Bowl, November 25, 1937. Stadium High School marching band and drill team form what appears to be the letters "IN" on the football field. The goal post, Commencement Bay, and Browns Point are visible in the background. (T. Times 11/26/1937, pg. 1)

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Stadium vs. Lincoln annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Stadium Bowl, November 25, 1937. The Stadium High School marching band and "Tigeranna" drill team stand in formation on the field. Their formation appears to represent letters. (T. Times 11/26/1937, pg. 1).

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Stadium vs. Lincoln Thanksgiving Day football game in Stadium Bowl, November 25, 1937. Stadium High School band led by drum majors performs in front of the field goal at the crest of the stadium. (T. Times 11/26/1937, pg. 1).

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Stadium vs. Lincoln annual Thanksgiving Day football game, held on November 25, 1937 in the Stadium Bowl. The Lincoln High School marching band stands in "smoker's pipe" formation on the field; in the "bowl of the pipe" are the glee club and a capella choir blowing bubbles. Automobiles line the stadium and an old wooden building is visible in the background. (T. Times 11/26/1937, pg.1).

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Stadium Bowl's stands are packed with students and adults in this circa 1920 photograph. Lines of young boys and girls occupy the field while the school band plays on the outdoor stage. This is believed to be "Stadium Day," held each year in May. The "Castle," the massive turreted brick structure otherwise known as Stadium High School, overlooks the Bowl. G55.1-093

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Every nook-and-cranny in Stadium Bowl is jam-packed for 1926's 4th of July festivities. 40,000 witnessed the celebration of the 150th anniversary of American independence. Participants in the night's celebration included marines from the battleships in Commencement Bay and the guns of battery B, 10th Field Artillery from Camp Lewis. The program was sponsored by the American Legion and was held on Monday, July 5th. Stadium High School overlooks the Bowl on the left. BU11,616 (TDL 7-6-26, p. 1+) TPL-10131

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4th of July celebration at Stadium Bowl. 35,000 jammed into Stadium Bowl in 1924 to celebrate Independence Day with pageants and fireworks. Mounted horsemen from Troop F, 11th U.S. Calvary, bands, sailors and school children stood in the center of the vast bowl with the imposing Stadium High School to the left. The American Legion sponsored the festivities. G55.1-036; BU-11,612 (TNT 7-5-24, p. 1-article)

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