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Photograph caption date stamped August 17, 1959 reads, "Duke Smith, of 7016 Park Manor, North Hollywood, president of Valley Quarter Midget Association, gives son, Mike, 10, push to get hay-baler rolling down track at Van Alden and Parthenia streets in Northridge. Mike holds perpetual trophy for winning three consecutive main events."
Midget cars (Automobiles) Racers (Persons) Midget car racing Award winners Helmets Fathers and sons Boys Men Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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