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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated June 25, 1956 reads, "Ernie Shelby of Pierce Junior College in Canoga Park, is a prime favorite to make the U.S. Olympic team this week in the broad jump. He's shown in full flight, top to bottom, starting his takeoff and making a two-point landing. Shelby won AAU meet at Bakersfield with jump of 26 feet, 1 1/4 inches." See images 00162425 through 00162427 for all photos in this series.
Shelby, Ernie Los Angeles Pierce College--Students Track and field athletes College students Young men Broad jump Jumping Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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