Wrestlers T.D. Robinson of England and Sandar of Pakistan compete during the British Commonwealth Games. – Vintage Photograph

Description

On July 24, 1970, T.D. Robinson of England and Sandar of Pakistan faced off during the light heavyweight wrestling event of the British Commonwealth Games at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.On July 24, 1970, T.D. Robinson of England and Sandar of Pakistan faced off during the light heavyweight wrestling event of the British Commonwealth Games at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dimensions: 17.8 x 17.8 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04737474

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OCR computer generated text:

Edinburgh 24 July 1970 British Commonwealth Games Wrestling in the Meadowbank Sports Centre – light heavyweight. An action shot during the contest between T.D. Robinson (England), in dark vest facing camera, and Sandar (Pakistan) P.A. Photos PAP 147000/268 Ba/ep

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P. A. 24 JUL 1970 2 4 JUL 1970