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In training. The Etobicoke Olympium becomes a one-ring circus today and Ralph, a 250-pound performing bear, will be in shape for the three shows. Work(...)
In training. The Etobicoke Olympium becomes a one-ring circus today and Ralph, a 250-pound performing bear, will be in shape for the three shows. Work(...)

In training. The Etobicoke Olympium becomes a one-ring circus today and Ralph, a 250-pound performing bear, will be in shape for the three shows. Work(...)

Date12/27/1980
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  • In training. The Etobicoke Olympium becomes a one-ring circus today and Ralph, a 250-pound performing bear, will be in shape for the three shows. Work(...)
  • In training. The Etobicoke Olympium becomes a one-ring circus today and Ralph; a 250-pound performing bear; will be in shape for the three shows. Working out with him are Arlene Jones and Leslie McIntosh.
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Original Toronto Star caption: In training. The Etobicoke Olympium becomes a one-ring circus today and Ralph; a 250-pound performing bear; will be in shape for the three shows. Working out with him are Arlene Jones and Leslie McIntosh.
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      Stuparyk, Michael
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      Taking a dive. Jacqueline Needham of Etobicoke Diving Club shows her form during practice yesterday at 13th John Dickinson international event at Etobicoke Olympium
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