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1,000-Mile Jaunt is next. Eric Clark, 72, cycles 10 miles daily to get in shape for his 1,000-mile vacation trip through northern United States, starting May 15. He does such a trip every 2 years
1,000-Mile Jaunt is next. Eric Clark, 72, cycles 10 miles daily to get in shape for his 1,000-mile vacation trip through northern United States, starting May 15. He does such a trip every 2 years

1,000-Mile Jaunt is next. Eric Clark, 72, cycles 10 miles daily to get in shape for his 1,000-mile vacation trip through northern United States, starting May 15. He does such a trip every 2 years

Date4/22/1975
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  • 1,000-Mile Jaunt is next. Eric Clark, 72, cycles 10 miles daily to get in shape for his 1,000-mile vacation trip through northern United States, starting May 15. He does such a trip every 2 years.
  • 1,000-Mile Jaunt is next. Eric Clark, 72, cycles 10 miles daily to get in shape for his 1,000-mile vacation trip through northern United States, starting May 15. He does such a trip every 2 years
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Original Toronto Star caption: 1,000-Mile Jaunt is next. Eric Clark, 72, cycles 10 miles daily to get in shape for his 1,000-mile vacation trip through northern United States, starting May 15. He does such a trip every 2 years.
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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_0038399F
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      For 15 Cree Indian youngsters from Muskrat Dam, 200 miles, north of Sioux Lookout, their first trip to Toronto gave them their first awed encounter wi(...)
      Beaty, Keith
      6/2/1978
      1970 - The year Eric Clark cycled through Ireland - 1,003 miles
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      Clark, Eric
      n.d.
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      Bryant, George
      5/14/1971
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      Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1,000, take commuter 100 miles for $1.50
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      11/1/1948
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      Anton Kuerti relaxes at home near a grand piano like the one he has dismantled and moved by truck to concerts within 1,000 miles of home
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      12/9/1975
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      Sketches of America. A narrative of a journey of five thousand miles through the eastern and western states of America, contained in eight reports add(...)
      Birkbeck, Morris
      1818
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      Fearon, Henry Bradshaw,‏ ‎approximately 1770-‏
      1819
      Bill Lindo, who turns 70 next month, keeps in shape by running 60 miles a week and sweating it out on a stationary bike
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      Gower, Patti
      3/4/1991
      An endless cheer 24 miles long and over four hours ceaseless duration constitutes the most remarkable sound in canada's history. So does Gregory Clark(...)
      An endless cheer 24 miles long and over four hours ceaseless duration constitutes the most remarkable sound in canada's history. So does Gregory Clark(...)
      Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
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      4000 miles through Canada : excursion 1898 , what the members of the Minnesota Editorial Association can say in twenty words [great words of great men and women who shape public opinion
      4000 miles through Canada : excursion 1898 , what the members of the Minnesota Editorial Association can say in twenty words [great words of great men and women who shape public opinion
      Minnesota Editorial Association
      1898
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      Calleja, Frank
      2/21/1974
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      5/31/1973