Under Arrest for operating an off-track betting shop are Edward Bishop, 67, (left) and Melvin Robinson, 68, who operated a shop on Gerrard St. E. Thes(...)

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Under Arrest for operating an off-track betting shop are Edward Bishop, 67, (left) and Melvin Robinson, 68, who operated a shop on Gerrard St. E. Thes(...)

Date7/11/1969

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Original Toronto Star caption: Under Arrest for operating an off-track betting shop are Edward Bishop; 67; (left) and Melvin Robinson; 68; who operated a shop on Gerrard St. E. These were the first local arrests made since off-track betting was made illegal.

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