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Date6/25/1980

Names

Gomez, Avelino, 1928-1980 (subject)

Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Top right: Cherry Berry and jockey John LeBlanc tumble over Swisskin near Clark and his downed filly. Alice the Cat gets clear of the pile-up along the rail.

Subject

Horse racing accidents

Jockeys

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0050710F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Rexdale

Province or state:Ontario

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