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n record numbers, mushers arrived in Marmora for what may have been the most exciting year yet. Forty-eight teams showed up to race the Shur-Gain 60 mile classic, that year won by new-corner, Andre Leduc of Quebec. His competitors included Anneliese and Manfred Witschel from Germany, past winners Bruce Langmaid (who missed second place by only one secondl), Keith Peppler and Larry Brunzlick, and no less than nine local racers: Tony Martin, Ron Lott, Ron Woods, Angus Lake, Doug Simpson, Lloyd Blackburn, Kevin Baker, Stephen White, and Dave Hardie. The rest came from Ontario, Quebec, New York, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maine, and Pennsylvania, ranging in age from 18 to 59. Sixteen of the racers were here for the first time. Twelve long distance racers arrived to try to get past Tim McEwen, once and for all, but the Eldorado native defended his title for the fourth straight year, keeping a firm grip on the cup. With 15 years experience, he proved to be the finest musher in the end, leaving last from the chute and returning first. Paul Boudreau of Majella Quebec, who was seventh last year, surprised everyone and came second, with Andre Nadeau of Ste. Melanie, Quebec only 12 minutes behind him. Tim knew, and still does, that he has stiff competition. For the next three years, Tim, Paul and Andre would be neck in neck, vying for the cup. In the open sprint class, the 7 mile race was won by Ken Worden from Scarborough, who had been racing in Marmora since 1987. From here on, Ken would become a great help in organizing sprint races, especially the Oval race of 1997. PURSE: $12,000.00
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