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OPP constables Silvano Napolitano and Darrell Stanley remove sign from short-lived off-track betting shop in Welland after operator Robert Gruhl was a(...)
OPP constables Silvano Napolitano and Darrell Stanley remove sign from short-lived off-track betting shop in Welland after operator Robert Gruhl was a(...)

OPP constables Silvano Napolitano and Darrell Stanley remove sign from short-lived off-track betting shop in Welland after operator Robert Gruhl was a(...)

Date7/20/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: OPP constables Silvano Napolitano and Darrell Stanley remove sign from short-lived off-track betting shop in Welland after operator Robert Gruhl was arrested. Gruhl said he was a legitimate businessman being put out of business.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0052167F
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