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Photograph caption dated September 3, 1956 reads "Two of the most promising young swimmers in the Valley are these age group artists, Johnny Rackin, left, and Molly Botkin, some of whose accomplishments are recounted in today's column by Claude Newman. Both are considered top Olympic Games prospects for 1960."
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