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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated April 4, 1964 reads "Birmingham's Dave Dexter (left) turned on the speed in the final strides Friday to edge Jim Lathrop of Taft (right) in the 100-yard dash. The Braves went on to record a close 53-51 West Valley League track win over Toreadors on the Taft oval." Taft High School is in Woodland Hills.
Birmingham High School (Van Nuys, Calif.)--Students William Howard Taft High School (Woodland Hills, Calif.)--Students Runners (Sports) Track and field athletes High school students Young men Woodland Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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