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Photograph edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated March 14, 1959 reads, "San Fernando High's 880 star, George Vejar, crosses the finish line first yesterday as his Tiger teammates upset visiting Birmingham Braves in a Valley League track and field meet. Chasing Vejar are the Braves' Preston Massey and San Fernando's Conrad Willits."
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