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Photograph caption dated April 9, 1957 reads, "Nancy Ramey, Washington Athletic Club star, Seattle, will attempt to wrest the butterfly crown from Olympic and national champion Shelly Mann in the AAU seniors women's national indoor swimming championships April 16-18 at Beverly Hills High. The big meet is sponsored by the Southern California Swimming Association."
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