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Canada's top pitcher in women's softball until she retired in 1973, Marion Fox, 43, of Willowdale, has been nominated for induction into the Sports Ha(...)
Canada's top pitcher in women's softball until she retired in 1973, Marion Fox, 43, of Willowdale, has been nominated for induction into the Sports Ha(...)

Canada's top pitcher in women's softball until she retired in 1973, Marion Fox, 43, of Willowdale, has been nominated for induction into the Sports Ha(...)

Date9/19/1977
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  • Canada's top pitcher in women's softball until she retired in 1973, Marion Fox, 43, of Willowdale, has been nominated for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame at the Canadian National Exhibition. Here she's surrounded by trophies she's won over the years while compiling records in national and world competition.
  • Canada's top pitcher in women's softball until she retired in 1973, Marion Fox, 43, of Willowdale, has been nominated for induction into the Sports Ha(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada's top pitcher in women's softball until she retired in 1973, Marion Fox, 43, of Willowdale, has been nominated for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame at the Canadian National Exhibition. Here she's surrounded by trophies she's won over the years while compiling records in national and world competition.
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      Pair of heavyweights: Hockey great Frank Mahovlich, left, and longtime heavyweight boxing contender George Chuvalo put up their dukes before last night's induction ceremonies at the Canadian Sports of Fame
      Eglinton, Rick
      10/11/1990
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      Foster, Harry E., 1905-
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      Loek, Dick
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
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      Lucas, Helen
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      Russell, Jim
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      Eglinton, Rick
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