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Sharon and Shirley Firth, Canada's cross-country twins, have their sights set on the World Nordic Championships in Sweden next month. This week, Sharo(...)
Sharon and Shirley Firth, Canada's cross-country twins, have their sights set on the World Nordic Championships in Sweden next month. This week, Sharo(...)

Sharon and Shirley Firth, Canada's cross-country twins, have their sights set on the World Nordic Championships in Sweden next month. This week, Sharo(...)

Date1/21/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sharon and Shirley Firth; Canada's cross-country twins; have their sights set on the World Nordic Championships in Sweden next month. This week; Sharon; left; and Shirley; right; are racing in Canadian Championships.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0097560F
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