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George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games
George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games

George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games

Date12/19/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games.
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Province or state:Ontario
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