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Toronto swimmer wears down buffalo entry-takes race easily
Toronto swimmer wears down buffalo entry-takes race easily

Toronto swimmer wears down buffalo entry-takes race easily

Date9/2/1931
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto swimmer wears down buffalo entry-takes race easily. In the three-mile C.N.E. swim; held yesterday; George Young proved himself a leader in short distance trials by outclassing some 28 other entrants; and winning the first prize of $300. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098336F
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