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The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)
The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)

The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)

Date6/11/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is Linda Vaughn (Miss Hurst Shifter), who presented him with a diamond-studded belt buckle. Ongais said he was worried throughout 76-lap race, which he won in same car he smashed up Saturday during qualifying. All-night repairs put racer in shape.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0071778F
    On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport
    On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport
    Mahler, John
    6/11/1978
    A winner's wave: A. J. Foyt accepts the cheers of the throng at Mosport Park yesterday after he captured the Molson Indy race and the $26,400 prize that goes with it
    A winner's wave: A. J. Foyt accepts the cheers of the throng at Mosport Park yesterday after he captured the Molson Indy race and the $26,400 prize that goes with it
    Foyt, Anthony Joseph "A. J.", Jr., 1935-
    7/3/1977
    Salute to fans, Billy Olson acknowledges the cheers of the crowd following his word record pole vault Friday night at The Toronto Star Maple Leaf Indo(...)
    Salute to fans, Billy Olson acknowledges the cheers of the crowd following his word record pole vault Friday night at The Toronto Star Maple Leaf Indo(...)
    Olsen, Billy
    2/4/1983
    First star: Maple Leaf defenceman Dave Ellett acknowledges the cheers from the crowd after being named the first star for scoring game winner
    First star: Maple Leaf defenceman Dave Ellett acknowledges the cheers from the crowd after being named the first star for scoring game winner
    Ellett, Dave, 1964-
    1/7/1992
    Nolan Ryan: Texas fireballer acknowledges the cheers yesterday
    Nolan Ryan: Texas fireballer acknowledges the cheers yesterday
    Ryan, Nolan, 1947-
    7/12/1991
    Tom Candiotti: New Jay hurier acknowledges cheers of fans
    Tom Candiotti: New Jay hurier acknowledges cheers of fans
    Candiotti, Tom, 1957-
    6/28/1991
    Anthony Davis, Toronto's latest football hero, breaks through for a touchdown and then acknowledges cheers of the record crowd. Davis (28) hits the li(...)
    Anthony Davis, Toronto's latest football hero, breaks through for a touchdown and then acknowledges cheers of the record crowd. Davis (28) hits the li(...)
    Canadian Football League
    8/11/1976
    Miss Grey Cup, Nancy Durrell, who came to Toronto as Miss Montreal Alouette, acknowledges the cheers of the crowds as the parade winds its way from Va(...)
    Miss Grey Cup, Nancy Durrell, who came to Toronto as Miss Montreal Alouette, acknowledges the cheers of the crowds as the parade winds its way from Va(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    11/28/1970
    Anthony Davis, Toronto's latest football hero, breaks through for a touchdown and then acknowledges cheers of the record crowd. Davis (28) hits the li(...)
    Anthony Davis, Toronto's latest football hero, breaks through for a touchdown and then acknowledges cheers of the record crowd. Davis (28) hits the li(...)
    Canadian Football League
    8/1/1976
    Henry Rono gets a standing ovation (left) and waves to acknowledge the cheers on victory lap after 5,000-meter win yesterday
    Henry Rono gets a standing ovation (left) and waves to acknowledge the cheers on victory lap after 5,000-meter win yesterday
    Bezant, Graham
    8/10/1978
    Henry Rono gets a standing ovation (left) and waves to acknowledge the cheers on victory lap after 5,000-meter win yesterday
    Henry Rono gets a standing ovation (left) and waves to acknowledge the cheers on victory lap after 5,000-meter win yesterday
    Bezant, Graham
    8/10/1978
    First hurdle accomplished: William Kent, 34, his wife Inge and their daughter acknowledge cheers at Glenforest Secondary School where Kent, chairman of Peel Board of Education is nominated to contest Peel South for Liberals
    First hurdle accomplished: William Kent, 34, his wife Inge and their daughter acknowledge cheers at Glenforest Secondary School where Kent, chairman of Peel Board of Education is nominated to contest Peel South for Liberals
    Calleja, Frank
    9/17/1972