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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-09-04, Page 20CiaTTON Ni lVORECORn,meow, Driver hospitalized _ after first race collision CLINTON-An accident in the first race sent driver Ross Battin to hospital and put a Clinton horse out of contention for the rest of the season as a near -capacity crowd looked on at Clinton Raceway on September 1. Battin was rushed by ambulance to Ciin- . ton Public Hospital after the horse he was driving collided with another and went down, catapulting him from the bike just past the starting line. Driver Johnny Muir was also .dumped in the mishap, but came back to win the second race ' with Willa'sRoger in a new record for the Seaforth colt. Battin returned to drive in the eighth with nothing more than some bad scrapes and bruises, but his horse, -Jennifer's Beauty, owned and trained by Case Buffinga of Clin- ton; suffered a foot injury which will likely sideline her for a few months. Apparently Jennifer's Beauty went down after catching a foot in the wheel of Suzie Horner's bike, when the Wayne Horner Stables' filly broke at the wire and bobbled into Battin's path. Buffinga's mare was still down on the track as the field came past at the half, but - guided by announcer .Billy Kell's warnings - were strung out enough to go through single file on the rail, avoiding a potential disaster. It was Clinton's first bad accident of the season. Battin missed trips in four following races sending owners scrambling ' for catch drivers, but came back to show with Shyloh Calypso • in the eighth place fourth with Mitola Hi in the ninth, and second with Han- dy Slipper in the day's feature. Seaforth horses and• horsemen again. dominated 'the Clinton card, setting the trend as John Muir won with Willa'sRoger for owners Ed and Bruce Lamont and Brian Glanville. In the third race, Greyfriar's Faye, owned, trained and driven by Dale Kennedy Paced to a new personal best of 2:05 4/5 for her second win in a row. Greyfriars' Faye paid $13.80 to win and ( along with Call Me Mc and Stonericas Ad - miral) paid $1694.10 on the TriactOP. But even this whopper pales in comparison to the $2926.90 Tri paid out on Black Rebel, Ed- ward E. Frost and Don't Cry in. the $1,500 claimer in the tenth. In it, darkhorse Black Rebel paid $26.80 to win, $9.80 to place. Seaforth archrivals K.M. Bertola and Mitola Hi (driven respectively by Muir and Battin) again did. battle in the ninth, the day's most exciting" cliff-hanger, although both lost to newcomer Got To Be Me, trained and driven by Bill Morrissey. Bill Harburn's Bertola was second, with Dale Kennedy's Mitola Hi placing fourth behind another newcomer, Polly Rum, with Ray McLean in the stirrups. Trainer -driver Randy McLean won the se- cond leg of the Clinton-Goderich Pacing Series with G.G. Limbo for owner Lionel Ar- bour of Goderich. This annual $1,000 added stake series has been plagued with scrat- ches, but hopefully the third leg will get underway at Goderich Raceway's final day of the season on September 5 while the final round will go off at Clinton on September 8 for a purse of $3,050. Another Goderich horse, Carman Kerr's He's Special ledall the way in the eighth to win handily for trainer -driver Allan Shelton; Ray McLean placed third in the sixth with Brett's Nuffy for owner John Wat- son of Blyth, and trainer -driver Randy McLean was third in the seventh with Tar Daw Duchess for Clinton's Larry Daw.' Race fans are reminded that only two days of racing remain in Clinton. September 8 features the Clinton K-40 and K-ettes Clubs' $2,000 preferred pace, as well as the final round of the Clinton-Goderich Pacing Series. The season closes September 15 with Ladies' Day, featuring some of North America's top women drivers, plus free ad- mission for the ladies. Goderich Raceway closes with the Ontario Sires Stakes three- year-old filly pacers for purses of more than $30,000. 1 • It's free for the .a, mare.inforraation MI hent PA would m QOM+ pater and it is at the annualUun and Outdoor Show, Sept, 6, 7, and at Toronto's international t entre. With the money they've saved by asking wise .4ues- tions,bunters:willbe.able tostock up on all their hunting needs. Soon hunters may even find their answers to dreams by booking that special safari or buying that long-awaited sporting - firearm. If it isa hunting need or a hunting dream, chances are it will be available at the Hunting and Outdoor Show. Mid since the show is encouraging the hunting in- dustry to take full advantage of this "hun- ting supermarket", it's expected there will be bargains there for wise shoppers, especially those who take advantage of "show specials". At this year's Hunting and Outdoor Show, it's almost impossible to go through the alphabet in listing the attractions: for ex- ample, A for Ammunition; B for Bows; C for Cameras; D for Dogs.... Hunters will be able to get dressed from head to toe — from waders or boots to a cap or hooded hunting coat. They can buy all the archery gear or guns and ammunition and all the associated paraphernalia so dear to any hunter's heart, and often so vital to his comfort and safety in the woods. Past shows have revealed that hunters at- tend these events knowing in advance what they want to buy, but seeking specific pro- duct information before they make their choice of product trademark. The Hunting and Outdoor Show gives hunters a chance to get answers about these products from company experts who have the needed technical know-how to answer the sometimes -tricky questions. Baikal, Beretta, BRNO; Browning, CBC, CVA, CZ75, Erma, Franchi, Ithica, Krico, Parker Hale, Remington, Rossi, Sako, SKB, and Winchester are among the brands and firearms manufacturers expected to be seen at this year's Hunting Show. Hunters should bring their Firearms Acquistion Cer- tificates (FACs) to the Show so that they can actually buy the guns they want right there. As well, the show will include an im- pressive array of modern hunting bows. These include crossbows, recurve bows, compound bows, and some with new ideas for show -goers. They'll even be able to try bows at the archery range. And hunters can bring their bows to the Show to be checked for proper set-up and safety at the Por- cupine Creek bow clinic. The aim of the Hunting and Outdoor Show, put on by Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine, in conjunction with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to pro- mote conservation, safe hunting practices, and to allow sportsmen to see, try out, and buy the latest hunting equipment on the market. At the Hunting Show, the proud 'tradition of hunting comes together under one roof. A bit of the Old West also comes to this year's Hunting and Outdoor Show, when modern-day cowboy Joe Bowman arrives in Toronto to show his amazing display of marksmanship and trick -shooting. Among his many feats, Bowman is able to: - fire three shots so rapidly that the ear hears only one shot; - fire a .22 bullet, hit the blade of an axe which splits the bullet in two, each part ex- tinguishing one birthday candle placed on either side of the axe blade; - draw, cock, aim and fire his six-shooters in less than one-tenth of a second, electronically -timed; - hit a sacchrrn tablet with a single .22 bullet. The Houston, Texas sharp -shooter has been devoted to the shooting arts and lore of the Old West since he was six years old. Besides his shooting abilities, Bowman has amassed a vast knowledge of western history and its cultural impact. Bowman carries on the tradition by wear- ing western outfits he designs himself. He even makes his own leather goods and engraves his . guns. His colorful garb is almost as much a must -see situation as his shooting ability. It's Bowman's shooting skills that have earned him his reputation as an entertainer and teacher, however. He has taught his method of "Master -eye -instinct" to S.W.A.T. teams, Texas Rangers, Sheriff's departments, law-enforcement agencies, Hollywood stars, and indivi=round the world. Bowman is able to to a average person to hit a silver dollar in the air in only a few hours, using the technique which he developed. Bowman's shooting exhibit has been praised for its safety. And he tailors each performance to the different audiences. Joe maintains the viewhat "a. gun was made to shoot.... the man behind the gun is the governing factor in its wise and safe use. Shooting is the same as any other sporting event. There is a power force, a projectile, and a target. The gun cannot think... the man using the gun must!" Bowman will be performing up to six times per day during the Hunting Show. Hockey, backgammon season here Equipment Sale Used hockey and figure skating equip- ment will . be sold - in Clutton Arena auditorium on September 7 between 1:30 and 4:30. Anyone wanting more information is asked to phone Kevin Duguay or Bill Hog- garth.. Fall Program Ideas Anyone having ideas or suggestions for the Fall Recreation Program are asked to contact the. Recreation Director at 482-3398.. Central Huron Hockey School Clinton is hosting the seventh Annual Cen- tral Huron Hockey School September 16-28. Maximum 30 boys per class, so register ear- ly! Hockey school registration forms are available at the Recreation Office or at the Arena: Only four spots in the six and seven years of age category are available. Register today! ! Fall Programs The Clinton Recreation Department will be offering the following' Recreation Pro- grams during the months of September to YOUTH BOWLING COUNCIL BOWLING & REGISTRATION AGES 12 - 18 WEDNESDAY SEPT. 4 WEDNESDAY SEPT. 11 6:30 - 6:00 pm AGES 4 - 12 SATURDAY SEPT. 7 SATURDAY SEPT. 14 10:00 am - 11:30 am CLINTON CROWN LANES Victoria Strout 'BAC* TO SCHOOL' SAVINGS CORDS 9 December: Youth Gyrnnastics, Calligraphy, Backgammon Club, and much more. For more information, please contact the Clinton Recreation Office at 482-3398. Lulu's Trip. Great News! ! The Clinton Recreation Committee is sponsoring a Lulu's Bus Trip on Saturday, September 14. See next week's ad for more information. Toronto Oldtimers Hockey Game Attention Hockey • Fans! ! The Clinton Recreation Committee in conjunction with the. Junior "D" Mustangs Hockey Club are. staging a fund-raising hockey game featur- ing the "Toronto Oldtimers Hockey Team" on Saturday, October 5 at the Clinton Arena. Plan to be part of this exciting event. More details will soon be announced. Minor Hockey Coaches Attention! Minor 'Hockey" coaches are urgently needed for the 1985 '86 hockey season: If you are interested please contact Bob Livermore at 482-3358. Please note on your calendar that there will be an impor- tant Minor Hockey meeting September 11, 7 p.m. at the Clinton Public School. Turn to page 22 SCHOOL OF CHAMPIONS ADULTS: Monday 8 Wednesday 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. BEGINNERS (ages 9 a up) Monday 8 Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Instruetor Ron Tyndall 1st Dan LADIES Tired of Aerobics GET MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUT TIME REGISTRAT(DN MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 1985 at 6:00 p.m. Goderich Township Nall (HOLMESVILLE) For Information CaII 482-3634 EXCELLENT FITNESS & DEFENSE TRAINING FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN CHILDREN Improve Co -Ordination DISCIPUNE AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH KARATE TRAINING 1985 TRUCK BLAST 1985 FORD F-150 NNW 1 smanammasmommk tk'txcie#,e,rtt CLINTON RACEWAY TOMORROW COME & SEE ONTARIO'S BEST AT GODERICH Cato Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and entertainment... 1 JEANS $24." Co-ordinate o smart SPORT COAT, SLACKS, SHIRTS and TIE See our new... SWEATERS SM Comet' out to honour the people who started it all - the Clinton Kinsmen! OVER $30,000 IN PURSES FEATURING...ONTARIO'S BEST 3 -YEAR-OLD FILLY PACERS GODERICH RACEWAY McDONALD ST., GODERICH POST TIME 7:30 P.M. THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Clinton Kinsmen, !Unites, K-40, K-ettes KIN DAY nti► acll's FLEE ADMISSION to all Clinton Kinsmen, Kinettes, K-40 and K-ettes Featuring K-40/K.ETTE $2,000 PREFERRED PACE FINAL LEG OF THE CLINTONCGODERIGH PACE! POST TIME 1:30 MAIN NtR CLINTON 462473 i., CLINTON RACEWAY Ontario Sires Stakes "We're so exciting!"