Again, Bruce Mason was our champion, remaining cool and defeating Dave Obringer even with a majority audience of heckling Obringers.  However, as the picture at right demonstrates, many believe Mr. Mason paced himself throughout the day, giving him a distinct sobriety advantage by the time the Championship Match was contested.  A separate ``Defending Champion's" cooler, to be monitored by Hord Hardin, is expected to alleviate any such problem in 1998.