Akron Youth Wins Derby Title in Local Soap Box Classic
Fred Derks, 15, of Akron, wins the 1949 soap box derby championship. Donald Klepseh of Detroit finishes second and Charles Muhl Jr. of Cleveland takes third in the finals reported by AP Wirephotos.
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