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Akron Soap Box Derby
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Thirteen year-old James Borden (standing in the middle) of Madison, Wisconsin, the 1940 Madison, Wisconsin soap box derby champion, waiting for his turn to compete at the All-American Soap Box Derby, Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio. He is standing next to his Wisconsin State Journal-sponsored car. James did not win his heat.
August 11, 1940
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