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David and Goliath. While helping Rosedale MP David Crombie get into his snowsuit for the 3rd annual Snowarama yesterday, Whipper Billy Watson couldn't(...)
David and Goliath. While helping Rosedale MP David Crombie get into his snowsuit for the 3rd annual Snowarama yesterday, Whipper Billy Watson couldn't(...)

David and Goliath. While helping Rosedale MP David Crombie get into his snowsuit for the 3rd annual Snowarama yesterday, Whipper Billy Watson couldn't(...)

Date2/4/1979
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  • David and Goliath. While helping Rosedale MP David Crombie get into his snowsuit for the 3rd annual Snowarama yesterday, Whipper Billy Watson couldn't(...)
  • David and Goliath. While helping Rosedale MP David Crombie get into his snowsuit for the 3rd annual Snowarama yesterday, Whipper Billy Watson couldn't resist applying a leghold. The 60-mile snowmobile spin raised $250,000 for crippled children.
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Original Toronto Star caption: David and Goliath. While helping Rosedale MP David Crombie get into his snowsuit for the 3rd annual Snowarama yesterday, Whipper Billy Watson couldn't resist applying a leghold. The 60-mile snowmobile spin raised $250,000 for crippled children.
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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_0041059F
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