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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 3, 1956 reads "Reseda High's sensational high and low hurdler, Al Baker, will be seen in action in tomorrow's Valley League track and field preliminaries at Birmingham High. Baker's time of 15.2 in the 120 highs is second best in the loop this year and his 20s flat in the 180 lows is the top time in the circuit."
Reseda High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Runners (Sports) Track and field athletes High school students Young men Hurdling (Track and field) Hurdles (Fences) Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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