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Perry Connolly taking drink from Canada's Cup during celebration at Royal Canadian Yacht Club, with Gord Fisher and Dave Osler
Perry Connolly taking drink from Canada's Cup during celebration at Royal Canadian Yacht Club, with Gord Fisher and Dave Osler

Perry Connolly taking drink from Canada's Cup during celebration at Royal Canadian Yacht Club, with Gord Fisher and Dave Osler

Date9/11/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: The sweet taste of success? Perry Connolly (right) has trouble with mouthful of champagne after taking drink from Canada's Cup during celebration at Royal Canadian Yacht Club yesterday. Connelly skippered yacht Manitou to victory over United States challenger; aided by Gord Fisher (left) and Dave Osler (centre); two of crew and fellow owners.
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Object NumberTSPA_0097197F
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