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Manitoba Miracle is what they are calling this 353 pound squash, that could be the world heavyweight champion of all time. An early visitor to the Roy(...)
Manitoba Miracle is what they are calling this 353 pound squash, that could be the world heavyweight champion of all time. An early visitor to the Roy(...)

Manitoba Miracle is what they are calling this 353 pound squash, that could be the world heavyweight champion of all time. An early visitor to the Roy(...)

Date11/12/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Manitoba Miracle is what they are calling this 353 pound squash; that could be the world heavyweight champion of all time. An early visitor to the Royal; Russell Carruthers couldn't even budge it. The squash was grown by Edgar Van Wyek; Roland; Man. The fair will run through Nov. 20. Ontario produce will be shown in the Carousel.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112179F
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