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Stunts on Horseback by the Zapashny family were just one of the thrills in store for the audience at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when the Great Mosc(...)
Stunts on Horseback by the Zapashny family were just one of the thrills in store for the audience at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when the Great Mosc(...)

Stunts on Horseback by the Zapashny family were just one of the thrills in store for the audience at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when the Great Mosc(...)

Date4/17/1973
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  • Stunts on Horseback by the Zapashny family were just one of the thrills in store for the audience at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when the Great Moscow Circus came to town. Spine chilling strongmen; ethereal trapeze artists; performing bears; equestrian ballets and a salute to astronauts all kept the audience on edge.
  • Stunts on Horseback by the Zapashny family were just one of the thrills in store for the audience at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when the Great Mosc(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Stunts on Horseback by the Zapashny family were just one of the thrills in store for the audience at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when the Great Moscow Circus came to town. Spine chilling strongmen; ethereal trapeze artists; performing bears; equestrian ballets and a salute to astronauts all kept the audience on edge.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004761F
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