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Taking a dive is Tippy, one of the entrants in the dog swimming race being held at the CNE tomorrow
Taking a dive is Tippy, one of the entrants in the dog swimming race being held at the CNE tomorrow

Taking a dive is Tippy, one of the entrants in the dog swimming race being held at the CNE tomorrow

Date8/17/1973
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  • Taking a dive is Tippy, one of the entrants in the dog swimming race being held at the CNE tomorrow
  • Taking a dive is Tippy; one of the entrants in the dog swimming race being held at the CNE tomorrow. The first Ex dog derby; dreamed up by The Star's sports department; was first held in 1933. Tippy does a little practising in the pool of his owner's home. Mrs. Ross Melhuish says; We might retire him after this year. But then we said that last year. Tippy has won in his class nine years in a row.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Taking a dive is Tippy; one of the entrants in the dog swimming race being held at the CNE tomorrow. The first Ex dog derby; dreamed up by The Star's sports department; was first held in 1933. Tippy does a little practising in the pool of his owner's home. Mrs. Ross Melhuish says; We might retire him after this year. But then we said that last year. Tippy has won in his class nine years in a row.
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119487F
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