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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph article date stamped December 14, 1963 partially reads, "Allen Heath, Northridge's one-armed wonder, goes after his second straight California Racing Assn. big car win Sunday afternoon in an eight-race, 30-lap program on Western Speedway's new high-banked track. First race is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., preceded by qualifying spins at 1 p.m. More than 40 cars have been entered, according to racing director Johnnie Parsons, 1952 Indianapolis champion." Photograph caption reads, "Allen Heath (97) takes over the lead - One-armed veteran passes young Jimmie Oskie."
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