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A royal leap. Box Car Willie shows fine form as he and rider Mario Deslaurlers take a jump in yesterday's competiton for the McKee Open Jumper Trophy (...)
A royal leap. Box Car Willie shows fine form as he and rider Mario Deslaurlers take a jump in yesterday's competiton for the McKee Open Jumper Trophy (...)

A royal leap. Box Car Willie shows fine form as he and rider Mario Deslaurlers take a jump in yesterday's competiton for the McKee Open Jumper Trophy (...)

Date11/12/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: A royal leap. Box Car Willie shows fine form as he and rider Mario Deslaurlers take a jump in yesterday's competiton for the McKee Open Jumper Trophy at the Royal Horse Show. Despite his style, Deslauriers finished second. The show is always one of the most popular attractions of the Royal Winter Fair at the CNE.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0043415F
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