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Just because Scarborough's George Peterson,63, was the only competitor yesterday in the 2,000-metre steeplechase at the Masters Games, that didn,' mea(...)
Just because Scarborough's George Peterson,63, was the only competitor yesterday in the 2,000-metre steeplechase at the Masters Games, that didn,' mea(...)

Just because Scarborough's George Peterson,63, was the only competitor yesterday in the 2,000-metre steeplechase at the Masters Games, that didn,' mea(...)

Date8/21/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Just because Scarborough's George Peterson;63; was the only competitor yesterday in the 2;000-metre steeplechase at the Masters Games; that didn;' mean he wouldn't put forth his best effort. Above; he jumps off hurdle into knee-deep pool of water. Top right; he creates a little white water and right; he shows off winner's medal. He finished the race in 11:53.71.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098726F
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