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Photograph article dated October 13, 1962 partially reads, "Nine youths were arrested early today for gambling in a Sherman Oaks fraternity house. Van Nuys officers said about 20 persons were milling around the yard at 15477 Ventura Blvd. about 1:45 a.m. when they arrived. Some of the youths were sitting atop cars. Inside, officers said, a card game was in process with money on the table." Photograph caption reads, "Officers Ronald Grosso, left, and Carl Butala inspect gambling equipment - Devices were taken from gambling party at Sherman Oaks fraternity house."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Police--California--Los Angeles Arrest--California--Los Angeles Blackjack (Game) Gambling--California--Los Angeles Gamblers--California--Los Angeles Fraternal organizations--United States Greek letter societies--United States Dwellings--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Interiors--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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