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Photograph caption dated March 21, 1956 reads, "Van Nuys High School's shotputter Gordon Martin getting some expert advice from big brother Ray in preparation for his Valley League debut tomorrow at Birmingham High. Ray is a former Van Nuys High star and now cavorts for the mighty USC Trojans. Gordon will be meeting Birmingham's fine athlete Greg Mathers in one of the feature duals at Birmingham."
Van Nuys High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Brothers Shot-putters Track and field athletes College students High school students Young men Shot putting Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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