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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 29, 1965 reads "Cleveland High pitcher Joe English slides safely into third with stolen base (above photo) (pictured) during sixth inning of semi-final City playoff game yesterday with Taft at Dorsey High. Toreador third baseman awaiting late throw is Eric Brockett. In top photo, English nudges Taft catcher from home plate to score run on next play that helped Cleveland record 6-0 win, thereby advancing to next week's championship game with Carson High." See image 00157864 for additional photo in this series.
Cleveland High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students William Howard Taft High School (Woodland Hills, Calif.)--Students Dorsey High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Pitchers (Baseball) Baseball players Baseball umpires High school students Young men Men Spectators Baseball Los Angeles (Calif.)
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