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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption date stamped September 29, 1960 reads "San Fernando's Jack O'Brien is a top contender for tonight's motorcycle championship race at Ascot Stadium. All of California's top riders, including several national champions, will be in action in the 20-lap feature of the weekly 14-event card at the 183rd and Vermont avenue half-mile dirt oval."
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