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Photograph caption dated August 13, 1964 reads, "Ron Larrieu, left photo, is shown winning the six-mile run last night at Pierce College's All-Comers track meet. Larrieu set a new American record for the event with a time of 27:54, which is six seconds under the old clocking. In middle photo Bob Schul beats out Jim Grelle for the mile victory in 3:58.9. Another one of Uncle Sam's finest track stars, Forrest Beaty, right photo, won a spirited duel in the 440." Pictured is Forrest Beaty.
Los Angeles Pierce College Los Angeles Pierce College--Students Track and field athletes College sports College athletes College students Runners (Sports) Track and field Athletic fields Tracks (Athletics) Spectators Young men Woodland Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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