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Photograph caption date stamped May 7, 1955 reads, "Cliff Weisman shown clearing barrier enroute to victory yesterday in the 180 low hurdles in the all-Valley League finals at Van Nuys High. George Hartley of San Fernando, partially blocked, is trying valiantly to overhaul Weisman but couldn't catch him to finish second. Far left is North Hollywood's Dick Newsom. Weisman scored double hurdle win to aid champion Hunters."
Van Nuys High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Canoga Park High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students San Fernando High School (San Fernando, Calif.)--Students North Hollywood High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students High school athletes High school students Track and field athletes Track and field Tracks (Athletics) Hurdling (Track and field) Hurdles (Fences) Spectators Bleachers Young men Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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