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Three time champion Chester Graham, left, receives a trophy defeating another three-time winner, Jeff emblematic of the Midland Golf and Bales. Graham recorded 229 for the three- Country Club men's championship. day event compared to Bales's 232. Graham won the title for the third time, Kings hit the ice in first practice The Penetanguishene S. Charlebois Junior C Kings held their first practice of the 1988-89 season last night at the Penetanguishene Arena. The camp continues Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights with an ex- hibition game scheduled for Saturday against Brad- ford of the Central Ontario League. The practices and the game begin at 8:30 p.m. with the exception of Fri- day's practice, which starts at 8:15 p.m. The Kings will stage another exhibition tilt Sept. 20 against the Stayner Siskins at 8:45 p.m. and will host Orillia Laidlaws Junior B Sept. 22 at the same time. League to hold draft The fall draft of the Penetanguishene Recrea- tional Hockey League will take place Sept. 18 at the Penetanguishene Arena. The draft is open to any hockey player over 18 years of age and starts at 1 p.m. For further information on the league and the draft contact Randy Robbins (549-8718), Bob Gravel (549-8244) or Terry King (549-8378). Terry Carruthers will be the coach this season, assisted by Trent Maracle. The trainer is Doug Waugh and Bert Mayer is the Equipment Manager. Other team officials are Dave Brunelle, general manager, Rob Scheniman, assistant general manager, Pete King, team manager, Andrew Zurawski, train- ing coach, Dennis Brunelle, Pierre Genier and Hubert Robitaille, directors. The Kings have come to an agreement with the Orillia Junior B Laidlaws, formerly known as the Travelways. The agree- ment is not really a new idea. In the past, Orillia players who were not originally part of the team found spots in Penetang. Schmidt's success plagued with problems during race Midland race car driver Gunter Schmidt drove his Volkswagen Fox to its fastest qualifying time of the season, earning him first in class and sixth place overall at the Sport Car of America Labour Day National Races held at Mosport. But a spectacular car crash in corner two and a fiery start-up in the pits may have kept Midland race car driver Gunter Schmidt from the winner's circle. The fire started after gas spilled when Schmidt's car was being refueled. When he turned on the ignition, there was an explosion and the burning gas engulfed the car. "It's just the odds," Schmidt said. "'You expect that someday it might be your turn." Schmidt's first problem was a flat tire on his motor home on the way to Mosport, located 30 km east of Toronto. Unable to find someone to fix it, he kept pumping it up until he could make it to the track. During Friday's practice in the Forumula Ford, the engine blew, but not before Schmidt had qualified in eighth spot. Saturday was spent As those players progress- ed and openings occured in Orillia, those players would transfer back. The agreement now becomes official. Orillia has brought in several members of the Shediac, New Brunswick AAA midget team and one of those players has already been slated to suit up for Penetang. JOIN US AT one club. WORLD "THE CLUB"' this winter THE PENETANGUISHENE CURLING CLUB welcomes new and returning members for another fun-filled season at the world's number REGISTRATION: Thurs. Sept. 15, 1988 (Complimentary Wine & Cheese) 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Club NEW MEMBERS: Free shoes, broom and instruction from 1987 World Curling Champion Russ Howard. PS ol MANAGER: BILL HOWARD i * THEME NIGHTS *x PARTIES * GREAT CURLING 549-8981 (Res) 526-5394 rebuilding the Formula Ford's engine complete with some parts borrowed from fellow competitors. Qualifying practices were still ongoing, but Schmidt's eighth-place finish held. A rainy Sunday greeted the racers. Schmidt's Ford was making some knock- ing noises so he didn't practice in an attempt to save wear on the engine. He had a good start but he spun out during the second lap, crashing backwards into the wall. The impact crumpled the gear box, and put the engine through the radiator. Schmidt had little time to assess his injuries as he prepared for the five-hour endurance run in his Volkswagen. This time, there would be three drivers. Ivan Graham would start, Schmidt would drive the middle and Brian Graham would finish. Because of the wet con- ditions, they started the race with rain tires, but right from the first lap they were plagued with tire pressure problems. Even with frequent stops, they were still second in class and 12th overall. The car began to stutter after Schmidt's first lap at the wheel. They worked the car over during the 20-minute pit stop and Schmidt returned to the track to run the fastest lap of the race. Now third in class, 14th overall, Schmidt began to challenge the leader, Lloyd Service. To the spectator's delight, the two drivers demonstrated superb ability until they bumped fenders. Schmidt checked for front wheel damage. After the gas-generated explosion, Schmidt resum- ed the race. But 15 minutes later, the car stopped in corner eight. The crew worked on the fuel pump, short wired it and Graham was able to complete the race. Schmidt is confident his Volkswagen will be ready to compete in the Indian Summer Endurance Series Race at Mosport on Sept. 17 and 18 and his Formula Fox will be ready for the Rothmans Trans Am Sept. 23 to 25. "I'll be ready," he said. Ae come alive Love Margaret at 65 Dear!" Tom Smith Chev. Olds. says... Meet you SEE YOU There 526-0193 i= Midland Fall Fair Sept. 16-17-18 Wednesday, September 14, 1988, Page 1 Tom Smith Chev Olds Ltd. 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