Local wins at Indy NO SOONER had he started the car, Garry Doney was gelling the Vancouver Molson Indy check- ered flag. ~. And that was without even put- ting the vehicle in gear. ~ But then the Terracite was a spectator rather than 4 raccr. ~All the excitement was about a contest run by the Province news- paper, Molsons Brewries and CFMI 101 radio. “< Dorney sent in an entry from “from the paper and was one of 20 -~drawa“to altend ~the province’s As a bonus, all 20 were given an ignition key and invited to try and start the Indy pace car, grand prize in the contest. Doncy tumed, the engine fired and the celebration was on But he didn’t keep the car, deciding ‘instead to take the $20,500 cash alternative. And be won't have any trouble finding a good usc to which to putthe money. . The day he was informed he was one of the lucky 20 was also the day be leamed his offer on a- The Terrace Standard, Wadnesday, September 28, 1994- C3 All Seasons Source For Sports Presents . . ree: Life in the minor leagues It's often said the difference between minor and major league baseball is the pitching but clearly the contrast is much greater than that. The Vancouver Canadians and Albuquerque Dukes have just completed the Pacific Coast The Voice of Ea | Ne Canucks = by Jim Hughson ; premicr racing event, new house had been accepted. Garry Doney GETTING the checkered flag at the Vancouver Molson Indy was. Terrace resident Garry Doney " (above). He drew the key that won him the bright white, pace car. No wonder he was cheering, Ee s and feeling hungry. discussed meal options and: narrowed them down. to sub |: League championship and, on the field, the players seemed close to the majors. Off it they might as well have been on the moon. Minor league playoffs are f usually rushed because the big. leagues beckon the best players | but even with the majors on strike it seemed they wanted to play all the games on one day so there would be no more bills to pay. When the Canadians won the § rain-delayed semi-final over Salt Lake, there was little time to B savor the victory. After extra f innings, they were up extra early, flying sconamy class to New Mexico so the championship series could begin the next night. f When rain postponed the opener, it forced a doubleheader if the a rain didn'tlet up. It did, and the teams split the twinbill, slept fast, then boarded separate commercial flights to Vancouver, The Dukes. arrived first while the host team was | delayed in San Francisco as | perplexed airline officials tried to get oxygen to a cargo hale fuil of live turkeys. No kidding! With a crowd of 6,000 anticipating the third game, a TV § crew waited to capture the arrival of the team bus. Unfortunately, there wasn't one. The Canadians arrived about 3 p.m. for a 7 o'clock game and made their own f way to the park. The players straggled in for their “World Series” looking tired They sandwiches or chicken. The fast food was close by. and wouldn't use up their $18 a day, meal money. Have you recently tried to eat ona restaurant meal for $1 a, let alone three? In the Dukes' clubhouse, players artived with burgers, fries and plans for getting home. The TERRACE ARM WRESTLING ‘ASSOCIATION anp THE TERRACE INN present “TERRACE weather was threatening and so was the team owner. A rainout meant more nights in a cheap hotel and the playoffs had already cost him tea much money. He'd have fait better if his team has lost out on the last day of the regular season, The Dukes and .Canadians battled through three more great games, in worn and tattered uniforms, for the PCL trophy. When Albuquerque won the fifth and deciding game 3-2, the players mobbed each other mid- field, then scrambled to the airport (at least they got to fly). There was no championship money, no victory parade, barely a slap § on the back and a super saver home. Some players were planning § a 24-hour drive to Arkansas or §f Florida. Others were off to Puerto Rico or Venezuela for more ball in the winter leagues. They carried their own bags and paid for their own cabs as they strived to make that last little step to the big leaques. Yel they couldn't have seemed farther § away, | 4555 Lakelse Ave. Get Set For The Ski Season Come In And See.Our Great 7 Selection Of Skiwear By: * Columbia * Mobius a Sierra Designs & West Beach | % Quick Silver: | % North Face ) All Seasons amp 635-2982 ASSOCIATION “aT “THE GRAPPLER" 7 Mechanical Arm Wrestling Machine in COMING Rerceee MAN VS MACHINE GIGIS PUB $5 entry. Different weight classes for men and A women, Lots of fun, MONEY AND PRIZES r oe 0: NOMINATION FORM Deadline for entries 5 pm, Thursday, Nov. 10 Note: Coach must reside in area served by this newspaper Name of Coach: . — Sport: What do Over 71,000,000 Fun, Friendly League: -and Active Canadians Have in Common? -Nominated by: CURLING Telephone: ( | Make it part of your active lifestyle this winter. Coach's profile. Please provide a brief history on the nominee, outlining such elements as years of coaching, successes, meaningful coaching achievements, etc. Note: Individual must have coached at least two years. LEAGUE TIME SKILL LEVEL Monday Mixed 7 pm Casual, fun criented -Monday Super League 9 pm- Competitive, apen to _ all mens, ladies, jrs. etc. m Tuesday AM League 10am Casual & drop in os _-All welcome a “Tuesday Mens 7&9pm oe ” Wednesday Juniors “4pm. Junior training league . Da oe, . with instruction. eo Wednesday Ladies : 7&9pm Thursday Mens 7 &9pm Fridayttined: -7&9pm LEAGUE FULL Saturday Commercial: 10am ~ Social, fun, business 5 me "... taam oriented - all welcome conduct beyond the playing field. © Sunday Mixed Tpm Family, fun orlented * Mens & Ladies leagues are grouped according to skill level. These leagues are designed to accommodate either the seasoned curlers or new curlers, Everyone is welcome to join. ‘Leagues. will start approximately October 11, Alegistration or Inquirles atthe Terrace Curling rink or phone 635- 5583. ot ANY INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO - mo ‘id CURL WILL BE PLACED ON A TEAM, IK * Presenting, through example, a positive image of coaching. a * Demonstrating the ability to improve the athletic performance of a.team or individual. . Applying 1 relevant training theory and coaching techniques, eg. National Coaching Certifeation Progr: DROP OFF FORM AT THE TERRACE | STANDARD - OR MAIL TO 4647 LAZELLE AVENUE, TERRACE, B.C, veo 188° = "h Winners of the Terrace Standard /3M Coaches of the Year will'be judged on the following values and standards. Please give an example of how the coach you are nominating exemplifies these values. and standards. ; ‘ Demonstrating respect for. officials, opponents and parents, and espousing a philosophy « of fair play.. + Demonstrating concern for. all-round development of the athlete and instilling guidelines. reflecting responsible «.