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Madison Soap Box Derby
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Paul Johnson (left) and James Borden (right) racing down Gorham Street at Madison's (Wisconsin) 1940 soap box derby. They have just left the starting ramp. Thirteen year-old James beat twelve year-old Paul. James went on to compete at the national race, the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, the next month.
July 28, 1940
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