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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the condensed consolidated balance
sheet of Celadon Group, Inc. at June 30, 1997 and the
condensed consolidated statement of operations of
Celadon Group, Inc. for the year then ended and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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