New role for wrestler. Whipper Billy Watsn played father of the bride Saturday when he gave his daughter, Georgina Alexis, in marriage to John Gilbart(...)

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New role for wrestler. Whipper Billy Watsn played father of the bride Saturday when he gave his daughter, Georgina Alexis, in marriage to John Gilbart(...)

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Watson, William, 1915-1990 (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: New role for wrestler. Whipper Billy Watsn played father of the bride Saturday when he gave his daughter, Georgina Alexis, in marriage to John Gilbart in St. Columba's Anglican church. Bridgeroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Gilbart of Toronto.

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