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The big chill
The big chill

The big chill

Date4/24/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: The big chill: Cold winds forced 16;654 hardy race fans indoors on Woodbine racetrack's opening day. Bettors; trying to ignore the elements; wagered a whopping $3;058;989
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0095973F
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