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George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games
George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games

George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games

Date12/19/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: George Armstrong, named by Harold Ballard, right, as new Leaf coach yesterday, was behind the bench last night as Leafs beat St. Louis 4-3. It was their first win in 10 games.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0030520F
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      Ballard, Harold, 1903-1990
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      Clark, Wendel, 1966-
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