Ontario Community Newspapers

Port Perry Star, 20 May 1987, p. 23

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CH rae Or i i al 4 Port Perry Star PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 20, 1987 -- 23 Arm wrestlers lock wrists for cash, trophies Crandell's Restaurant in Port Perry was the scene Saturday after- noon as about 40 competitors put their strength and skill to the test in arm wrestling competitions. In several different weight categories, the arm wrestlers were competing for trophies and cash prizes of $20 for the winners and $10 for second place. Each competitor put up an entry fee of $10. Arm wrestling is a sport rapidly growing in popularity and for most of the afternoon, there was a respec- table crowd on hand to cheer on their favourites. Sih ed aie Goi 'While the competitors strain every muscle to win a match, the referees have a tough job making sure there are no rules violations. Dennis Menard and Mike Kucherik of Oshawa handled the ref's duties on Saturday. Mike Haigh of Scugog Isiand has taken up arm wrestling in a serious way over the past year or so, and he's won several top flight competi- tions in the light-weight class. Mike again came up a winner in this class on Saturday as he defeated Dave: Mike Haigh of Scugog Township takes arm wrestling serious. ly and he's been winning his share of matches in recent months. Bray to take first place. Rick Erwin of Oshawa, who seems to be a perennial winner in area competitions, won the heavyweight class over Kevin Malcolm, and Rick also picked up | top spot in the middle weight category by defeating Garth Karlson Mike Klock of Port Perry won the fly-weight class with a successful pull against John Muise. And in the ladies competition, Darla Tillings of Blackstock defeated Cheryl Doher- ty of Port Perry. There was an open weight com- petition for the southpaws and - David Lynde of Little Britain came away a winner as he defeated Mark McConnel in the finals. Many of these competitors will be taking part in the arm wrestling meet slated for the Festival Days Weekend in Port Perry in mid-July. The action will take place in the Festival Days tent in Palmer Park. If you've never seen a serious arm wrestling competition, this will be a great chance to find out why this sport is catching on. He won another on Saturday in the lightweight class at Crandell's Restaurant. MAGNETIC SIGNS For Trucks, Cars. etc PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 CONTINUOUS FORMS Printed and Blank PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 -- .' Both offer the exclusive no-shift PVT 113134 ~ About 40 competitors took part in an arm | trophies and cash for their efforts. From left: wrestling event Saturday in Port Perry and when Mike Klock, Dave Lynde, Darla Tilling, Rick Er- ell the matches were over the following had won Win and Mike Haigh. (See story for details). Now you can put yourself in the drivers seat of a 1987 Polaris Cyclone or Trail Boss 250 at great savings! '87 DIRT CHEAP! | Save $500 off the manufacturers suggested retail price on Polaris Trail Boss 250, the industry's best all-purpose ATV, or Cyclone. the all new sport performance ATV TRAIL BOSS 250 CYCLONE M.S.R.P. $4149 M.S.R.P. $3999 SALE PRICE SALE PRICE $3649 $3499 transmission and MacPherson strut suspension providing the smoothest, safest ride of all ATV's Come in today. And see how easy it IS to get into the dirt. OFFER ENDS MAY 31. 1987 WILLY & SON ontario + 985-3192 Ee POLARIS -- Safe riders always wear a helmet and protective gear when riding any ATV > r Pnoes do not include fresght or dealer set up i

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