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| --- 24 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 19, 1988 Three firsts for Gary Goodridge during Festival Days Cream of the crop at Arm Wrestling event The Third Annual Festival Days Arm wrestling competition attracted some of the best in the business, including several current world champs. The event attracted 85 compet- itors in six weight categories and a womens open division. Through the long afternoon, more than a few gallons of sweat were lost from the oppressive heat in the Festival Days tent and from the strain of competing in this gruelling test of strength and skill. As expected, 22-year old Gary Goodridge of Barrie, Ontario went home with three championship trophies including the mens heav- yweight, mens left hand open and the overall competitor. Goodridge, a giant of a man is the current world champion, and he went through all his matches without a loss. From Rick Baarbe, ranked second in the world in the heavyweight class, gave it all he had against Goodridge in the championship, but still could not defeat him. Goodridge picked up $300 for his three first place finishes, not too bad for any afternoon's work. There was a total purse of $2000 (cash and trophies) with $100 first, $50 for second and $25 for third. The event was organized and hosted by the Port Perry Arm Wrestling Team, and Mike Haigh told the Star afterward he was de- lighted at the calibre of arm wres- tlers who attended this year. The event has come a long way in three short years when it attracted just about 30 ecompeti- tors. Saturday's event ran well past the scheduled time and caused some anxious moments for Festi- Sr Indvidual champlons from the Festival Days Arm Wrestling c left Willy Conrad, Murray val Days organizers trying to set up for the Beatlemania concert that was to follow that evening. Mike told the Star that next year, there will be two tables for the arm wrestlers to speed things along. 5 urday's matches attracted a large .crowd of spectators who cheered on their favourites. The matches were under the direction, of referees Eric Smyth of Richmond Hill and Mark Gardner, both high ranked world class com- petitors. 'Andy McNab, president of CKLY Radio in Lindsay handled = the MC duties, and Vonne Haigh had the tough job of scorekeep- ing. 8 The Most Sportsmanlike award, selected by members of the Port Perry team, went to London's Murray Park. He took home a beautiful trophy for his friendly, ompetition. Park, Gary Goodridge, heavyweight champ, Paul Patriquin and Mike Klock of Port Perry. At front is Ladles open champ Darla Tiling of Blackstock. She's also the current Ontarlo champion. (see story for complete details and results) And by the way, when Gary Goodridge flexes his muscles, who's to argue? Murray Park at left won the Most Sportsmanlike trophy presented by mem- bers of the Port Perry Arm Wrestling team Mike Haigh, Garth Carlson, Ter- ry Barton and Pat Mastrangelo. good natured attitude, and for be- ing a tough competitor. He won the middleweight class as well. The following are the results: BANTAM, up to 135 pounds, sponsored by Stedmans: Paul Pa- triquin, current Ont. champ; Mike Smith of London; Terry Barton, Port Perry. FLYWEIGHT, 135 to 150 pounds: Mike Klock, Port Perry, Dean Kuenzig, Bob Crumb. This category sponsored by Irwin Smith Music. LIGHTWEIGHT, 151 to 175 pounds, sponsored by Schildt Ma- chining. Willy Conrad of Trout Creek, former Can. champ, Kevin Kelly, current world champ; Pat Mastrangelo, Port Perry AW team. Mike Haigh finished fourth in this category. MIDDLEWEIGHT, 176 to 200 pounds, sponsored by Authentic Lock and Key. Murray Park, Lon- don, Rick Erwin, Oshawa, Ed McKenny, current world champ. Garth Carlson of the Port Perry AW team finished fourth. HEAVYWEIGHT, over 200 pounds, sponsored by Port Perry Carpet and Tile. Gary Goodridge, current world champ; Rick B » 2nd in the world; Todd Steele of Port Perry. OPEN LEFT HAND, sponsored by Brutons Drug Store, Gary Goodridge, Rick Baarbe, Willy Conrad. WOMENS OPEN, sponsored by Images Fashion, Darla Tilling of Blackstock, current Ontario champ; Polly Cox, Annette Mun- roe of Nestleton. OVERALL CHAMP, sponsored by Emmerson Insurance. Gary Goodridge. This is a competiton involving the champs from all the weight categories. - Mike Haigh told the Star he is grateful for the support from the Sponsors in putting up prize mon- ey and trophies, and to all those who helped organize this popular event. He said video tapes of the matches are available from the Port Perry Arm Wrestling Team. Soccer action SQUIRT DIVISION In the Squirt Division last week Van Camp Construction was up against Port Perry Star, with Royal Canadian Legion taking on Classic Photo. Jonathan Reed had a great game for Van Camp scor- ing all four goals in their 4-0 win over Port Perry Star. The game between the Legion and Classic Photo ended in a 0-0 tie. ATOM DIVISION In Atom play Taylor Ford Mer- cury was up against Gord Lewis Motors with Rent and Save in ac- tion against Prestige Hair. In the first game Taylor Ford and Gord Lewis put on a fine display of soc- Bras Garth Carlson (rig ht) of Port Perry In a good middie- cer. The action was end to end, with both teams showing some nice touches. - : Scoring for Taylor Ford in their 4-3 win was Matt Baxter, Tommy Chambers, Matt Brown and Kevin Gray. .Gord Lewis goals were scored by Robbie Murphy, Aaron Lafon- taine and Kevin Hobbs. In the other game Prestige Hair led by Matt Phillips, who scored three goals, overcame Rent and Save by a score of 7-1. Other scorers for Prestige Hair were Shaun Walsh with two and singles by Todd Parry and Jeff McConkey. 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