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Winner of $46.500 in sweeps: Mrs. Jean Parrington of Erskine Ave. is hugged by her daughter, Patricia, after learning she won $46, 500 today on the se(...)
Winner of $46.500 in sweeps: Mrs. Jean Parrington of Erskine Ave. is hugged by her daughter, Patricia, after learning she won $46, 500 today on the se(...)

Winner of $46.500 in sweeps: Mrs. Jean Parrington of Erskine Ave. is hugged by her daughter, Patricia, after learning she won $46, 500 today on the se(...)

Date12/27/1972
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  • Winner of $46.500 in sweeps: Mrs. Jean Parrington of Erskine Ave. is hugged by her daughter, Patricia, after learning she won $46, 500 today on the second-place horse in the Irish Sweepstakes. Patricia sold her mother the ticket.
  • Winner of $46.500 in sweeps: Mrs. Jean Parrington of Erskine Ave. is hugged by her daughter, Patricia, after learning she won $46, 500 today on the se(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Winner of $46.500 in sweeps: Mrs. Jean Parrington of Erskine Ave. is hugged by her daughter, Patricia, after learning she won $46, 500 today on the second-place horse in the Irish Sweepstakes. Patricia sold her mother the ticket.
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