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Photograph caption dated January 10, 1957 reads "Champion motorcycle racer Bill Todd is shown with Gerald Block, Van Nuys March of Dimes chairman, as they rehearse 'starts for the forthcoming mo- [sic] 'Race Against Polio' at 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at Midgetapolis speedway at Agoura. All proceeds from race will go to Van Nuys March of Dimes drive. Many famous motorcyclists will compete. Tickets may be purchased at Builders Emporium in Van Nuys."
Agoura Speedway March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Racers (Persons) Motorcyclists Fund raisers (Persons) Men Motorcycles Associations, institutions, etc Flags Posters Agoura Hills (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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