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Herman Willemse, favorite in today's CNE marathon swim, relaxes in bathtub prior to, race with book mysterious Strength in Sport
Herman Willemse, favorite in today's CNE marathon swim, relaxes in bathtub prior to, race with book mysterious Strength in Sport

Herman Willemse, favorite in today's CNE marathon swim, relaxes in bathtub prior to, race with book mysterious Strength in Sport

Date8/16/1963
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Original Toronto Star caption: Herman Willemse, favorite in today's CNE marathon swim, relaxes in bathtub prior to, race with book mysterious Strength in Sport
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0089351F
Fit for big swim. Seeking his third straight victory, Herman Willemse of Holland is examined by Dr. Hugh Smythe and declared fit for the CNE's 15 mile swim at the waterfront Friday
Fit for big swim. Seeking his third straight victory, Herman Willemse of Holland is examined by Dr. Hugh Smythe and declared fit for the CNE's 15 mile swim at the waterfront Friday
8/13/1963
Mayor Lastman's Watery Plunge, North York Mayor Mel Lastman took an unexpected swim yesterday while taking part in CNE waterfront bathtub race.
Mayor Lastman's Watery Plunge, North York Mayor Mel Lastman took an unexpected swim yesterday while taking part in CNE waterfront bathtub race.
8/29/1973
Lastman's watery plunge, North York Mayor Mel Lastman took an unscheduled swim yesterday in the CNE bathtub race.
Lastman's watery plunge, North York Mayor Mel Lastman took an unscheduled swim yesterday in the CNE bathtub race.
8/29/1973
Man in a Tub: Alan Skeoch relaxes in one of his latest acquisitions, a tin bathtub picked up an an auction inMannonite country.
Man in a Tub: Alan Skeoch relaxes in one of his latest acquisitions, a tin bathtub picked up an an auction inMannonite country.
4/18/1990
Mimico Mayor Griggs relaxes in stocking feet as Marathon Metro session droned on, After 11 1/2 hours, council passed it 1962 operating budget of $94,000,000
Mimico Mayor Griggs relaxes in stocking feet as Marathon Metro session droned on, After 11 1/2 hours, council passed it 1962 operating budget of $94,000,000
3/21/1962
Two top favorites to win CNE Lake Ontario swim today are greased down against expected cold water at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Seven others hit water first(...)
Two top favorites to win CNE Lake Ontario swim today are greased down against expected cold water at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Seven others hit water first(...)
8/15/1978
A new life: Soviet historian Valentyn Moroz, who now lives on Toronto's Armadale Ave, relaxes in his favorite spot in High Park, in front of the statue of Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka
A new life: Soviet historian Valentyn Moroz, who now lives on Toronto's Armadale Ave, relaxes in his favorite spot in High Park, in front of the statue of Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka
6/3/1983
Quebec novelist Roch Carrier relaxes in a restaurant owned by a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs - not exactly a favorite symbol for any red-blooded (...)
Quebec novelist Roch Carrier relaxes in a restaurant owned by a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs - not exactly a favorite symbol for any red-blooded (...)
3/28/1978
Room of idols, Well-known maitre of Louis Jannetta relaxes watching television in his favorite room, under his private gallery of the numerous persona(...)
Room of idols, Well-known maitre of Louis Jannetta relaxes watching television in his favorite room, under his private gallery of the numerous persona(...)
7/23/1985
World champion driver Graham Hill relaxes before race: Lisa Penske, on right, and Angeline Rodriguez, also relax
World champion driver Graham Hill relaxes before race: Lisa Penske, on right, and Angeline Rodriguez, also relax
6/1/1963
Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE, like the marathon swim for men and women(...)
Old Dufferin St. Entrance is seen as it appeared in 1907. Many world famous events were initiated at the CNE, like the marathon swim for men and women(...)
8/16/1952
Exhaustion and agony are evident on face of Egypt's Abdel Latif Abou Heif as he is helped from Lake Ontario in CNE marathon swim
Exhaustion and agony are evident on face of Egypt's Abdel Latif Abou Heif as he is helped from Lake Ontario in CNE marathon swim
8/21/1964