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Newspaper
Chronicle Journal
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 2024
Page
9
At the 1947 Canadian Lake Head Exhibition in Thunder Bay Aug 4–9 Ruth Black's brave act became a key moment amid high risk thrills. The Death Dodgers led by Jimmy Lynch wowed crowds with Dive Bombers and criss cross stunts while the Cameos of 1947 offered a grandstand extravaganza including the Great Romero atop a sway- decked act.
Ruth Black, an equestrian athlete, stopped runaway horses at the 1947 Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, preventing disaster. Port Arthur officer James Hutcheon praised her bravery. Her actions highlighted Thunder Bay’s history, later honored in 2022 during Women’s History Month.
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