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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 7, 1955 reads, "It finally happened! Fred Mondragon, right, Van Nuys' classy 'B' sprinter, was beaten for the first time in Valley League competition in a sprint race. But it didn't 'hurt' because Paul Musacchio, left, did it and he's from Van Nuys too. This is finish of 220."
Van Nuys High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students High school athletes High school students Track and field athletes Track and field Tracks (Athletics) Runners (Sports) Spectators Young men Men Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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