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Premier William Davis shakes hands with Martin Thompson, 11, his partner at ping-pong in Regent Park yesterday
Premier William Davis shakes hands with Martin Thompson, 11, his partner at ping-pong in Regent Park yesterday

Premier William Davis shakes hands with Martin Thompson, 11, his partner at ping-pong in Regent Park yesterday

Date5/17/1972
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  • Premier William Davis shakes hands with Martin Thompson, 11, his partner at ping-pong in Regent Park yesterday
  • Premier William Davis shakes hands with Martin Thompson, 11, his partner at ping-pong in Regent Park yesterday. Davis took on all comers for five minutes. He was in Regent Park to see workshop where teenagers repair furniture given to them and sell it at low prices. He declined a chance to play snooker.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Premier William Davis shakes hands with Martin Thompson, 11, his partner at ping-pong in Regent Park yesterday. Davis took on all comers for five minutes. He was in Regent Park to see workshop where teenagers repair furniture given to them and sell it at low prices. He declined a chance to play snooker.
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