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Scarborough Skateboarder shows his skill on ramp at Markham Rd
Scarborough Skateboarder shows his skill on ramp at Markham Rd

Scarborough Skateboarder shows his skill on ramp at Markham Rd

Date5/21/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Scarborough Skateboarder shows his skill on ramp at Markham Rd. and Lawrence Ave. as the Ontario Sport Organization for the Disabled and Collegiate Sports sponsored a Family Fun Run. More than 150 joggers of all ages joined in. The skateboarders were part of the display.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0097306F
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