Summary
When the World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions trot back into Bloomington this weekend (2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum), we can all pause and give thanks to an area man for their continued existence.
That's because, once upon a time, their existence was threatened by extinction.See the full content of this document
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Lipizzaners Saved in War
So thank you Capt. Ferdinand Sperl of Peoria, whose sharp eye and quick thinking motivated Gen. George S. Patton to give the orders 61 years ago to "Save the Stallions!"
Capt. Sperl, who just passed away in early M...See the full content of this document
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