Straining faces

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Straining faces

Date7/10/1982

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Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Straining faces: Mike Murphy (left) and Angelo Anastasio show the strain of competing at the Canadian armwrestling championships yesterday at Sherway Gardens. Murphy finally endured for the victory in the longest match of the day, lasting two minutes and four seconds. Most were over in a matter of seconds and some went as long as 30 seconds.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0090793F

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