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Official starter

Official starter

Date5/26/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Official starter: Former governor-general Roland Michener will fire the starter's pistol May 8 for the 10-km speedy-Baycrest run. Proceeds go to the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0068295F
Ace Starter in action. Tom (Nipper) Rowe first Canadian to be official starter at a Canadian race track is shown here in action at Woodbine's starting(...)
Ace Starter in action. Tom (Nipper) Rowe first Canadian to be official starter at a Canadian race track is shown here in action at Woodbine's starting(...)
5/14/1936
Ernie Brown Race starter
Ernie Brown Race starter
5/5/1970
Starter Jim Simpson gets the action going
Starter Jim Simpson gets the action going
2/13/1981
Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam, 8, plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborou(...)
Relay racer determined to win. Andrea Lam, 8, plugs her ears to soften the blast of the starter's pistol at the start of a relay race at the Scarborou(...)
5/28/1987
Mike Foster: York Yeomen QB is one of 16 starters returning this season and Frank Cosentino's team is hoping to match last year's surprising 4-3 showing
Mike Foster: York Yeomen QB is one of 16 starters returning this season and Frank Cosentino's team is hoping to match last year's surprising 4-3 showing
9/4/1979
Chris Wiggins. Added Theatre Toronto starter
Chris Wiggins. Added Theatre Toronto starter
12/8/1967
Setting his sights: Jays starter Jack Morris aims and prepares to unleash one of his offerings last night
Setting his sights: Jays starter Jack Morris aims and prepares to unleash one of his offerings last night
8/12/1992
Leafs leading sniper Rick Vaive is a doubtful starter for tonight, but expects to play
Leafs leading sniper Rick Vaive is a doubtful starter for tonight, but expects to play
12/9/1985
Duck! Lt.-Gov. Pauline McGibbon winced as she cracked the starter's pistol at the Colgate Ladies' track meet at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium yesterday(...)
Duck! Lt.-Gov. Pauline McGibbon winced as she cracked the starter's pistol at the Colgate Ladies' track meet at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium yesterday(...)
6/21/1980
Shell shock: Sarah far left, at Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled at North York Stadium, is taken aback after firing her starter pistol and, above, dons ear protectors when Andrew fires his
Shell shock: Sarah far left, at Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled at North York Stadium, is taken aback after firing her starter pistol and, above, dons ear protectors when Andrew fires his
7/17/1987
Shell shock: Sarah far left, at Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled at North York Stadium, is taken aback after firing her starter pistol and, above, dons ear protectors when Andrew fires his
Shell shock: Sarah far left, at Ontario Games for the Physically Disabled at North York Stadium, is taken aback after firing her starter pistol and, above, dons ear protectors when Andrew fires his
7/17/1987
Prince Andrew shows good form yesterday as he cocks a starter's pistol for a cross-country run at Lakefield College's homecoming, which he attended to launch a $6 million fundraising drive
Prince Andrew shows good form yesterday as he cocks a starter's pistol for a cross-country run at Lakefield College's homecoming, which he attended to launch a $6 million fundraising drive
9/26/1992