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Photograph caption dated October 16, 1957 reads "Eddie Boening, 12, of Encino, clutches trophy and victory flag after winning 20-lap main event in quarter midget racing at San Fernando track. Teri Terbush, 9, of Canoga Park, gives victor traditional kiss after race. Winners of midget racers drive once around track alone waving checkered flag when they are victorious in race." See images 00154485 through 00154487 for all photos in this series.
Automobile racing drivers Award winners Boys Girls Midget car racing--Awards Midget cars (Automobiles) Flags Kissing San Fernando (Calif.) Night photographs
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