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"Mr. Soccer" Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 7/24/2017
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Congratulations to mke5000 for the FTF!!!



This cache is not located at the posted coordinates.

This is a two stage multi-cache.

Stage one is a virtual stage. You will need to use the information found at the posted coordinates to answer the questions below and figure out the coordinates for the second stage.

Stage two is the final location. You will be looking for a micro container.


Stage one (virtual) is located in Yankton Trail Park where you will find an historical plaque containing information regarding Manfred Georg Sigismund Szameit who was born in Madusee, Pomerania. After immigrating to the US, he promoted the sport of soccer in the Sioux Falls area, and became known as "Mr. Soccer".

Please use the following formula to obtain coordinates for the second and final stage:

N 43º 30.ABC
W 096º 44.DEF

A. What year was Manfred born? Divide the last number by 2.
B. What year did Manfred die? Use the last number.
C. How many years did Manfred serve in the US Army Reserves?
D. How old was Manfred when he experienced freedom for the first time? Subtract 7.
E. How many years after the family's arrival in West Germany did they obtain approval to come to the US? Subtract 8.
F. How many days did the family sail on military transport to get to the US? Subtract 8.

 


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