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Steady Freddy Mohler Wins 1953 All-American Soap Box Derby
Freddy Mohler a 14 year old from Muncie Indiana drove No 99 to victory in Akron Ohio on August 9 1953 defeating 150 champions from the United States Canada Alaska and Western Germany He posted a 27 78 second 975 foot run the fastest time of the day and earned a 5000 Chevrolet college scholarship Freddy built his car at Ball State Teachers College and after the race toured New York City appeared on national television while his hometown celebrated his triumph He aims to become a teacher and follow Ball State University Chevrolet scholarship plans
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Freddy" Mohler
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Lakeshore Ymca
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