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So long. Christ Evert slams a forehand during her last Toronto appearance a 6-4, 7-5 loss to Anne Minter last night in Player's Challenge tennis action
So long. Christ Evert slams a forehand during her last Toronto appearance a 6-4, 7-5 loss to Anne Minter last night in Player's Challenge tennis action

So long. Christ Evert slams a forehand during her last Toronto appearance a 6-4, 7-5 loss to Anne Minter last night in Player's Challenge tennis action

Date8/23/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: So long. Christ Evert slams a forehand during her last Toronto appearance a 6-4; 7-5 loss to Anne Minter last night in Player's Challenge tennis action.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0046098F
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