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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated March 20, 1958 reads, "Two of the top high school pole vaulters in the city, Ken Olson, left, of Van Nuys High, and Mike Chandler, North Hollywood High, renew their friendly feud tomorrow in a Valley League track meet at Van Nuys. Olson is shown clearing 12 ft. 10 1/2 in. in the recent Canoga Park Relays while the camera catches Chandler missing the same height." Pictured is Ken Olson. See image 00160523 for additional photo in this series.
Van Nuys High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Track and field athletes Track and field High school athletes High school students Spectators Jumping Young men Vaulting Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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