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And Away he Goes. Jim Orosz of Port Colborne flies through the air, but not with greatest of ease, as he and his motorcycle tumble down hill near the (...)
And Away he Goes. Jim Orosz of Port Colborne flies through the air, but not with greatest of ease, as he and his motorcycle tumble down hill near the (...)

And Away he Goes. Jim Orosz of Port Colborne flies through the air, but not with greatest of ease, as he and his motorcycle tumble down hill near the (...)

Date10/12/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: And Away he Goes. Jim Orosz of Port Colborne flies through the air; but not with greatest of ease; as he and his motorcycle tumble down hill near the summit of the slope at the Canadian championship motorcycle hill climb on Mount Shani; just north of Kitchener. More than 8;000 spectators watched spill. Orosz escaped unhurt; but shaken.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096429F
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