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Photograph caption date stamped April 9, 1956 reads, "Coach Jim Mercer of Van Nuys High, far right, gives final instruction to sprinter Paul Musacchio in preparation for the important dual meet tomorrow afternoon at Canoga Park. Gary Miller, standing, left, crack 440 man, and Teddy Smith, the all-around star, eagerly watch as they too, may pick up some hints."
Van Nuys High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) 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) Coaches (Athletics) Young men Men Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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