No one was more surprised than Jason Couch that he had made the final four of the CLR Carmen
Salvino Scorpion Championship, the sixth stop of the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
Couch of Clermont, Fla. was sitting in fifth place and doubled in the 10th frame to move past
Steve Jaros to make the Sunday’s live televised finals on ESPN, his first TV appearance of the season.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
CLR Carmen Salvino Championship Finals Set
Saturday, November 29, 2008
CLR Carmen Salvino Scorpion Championship
Roto Grip Staff Member Wes Malott claimed the top seed for the CLR Carmen Salvino Scorpion Championship. After the qualifying rounds Wes sat in 2nd place and then climbed into first during match play. This will be Malott's third television appearance of the year.
The #4 seed is Jason Couch and he will face #3 seed Brad Angelo who won his first title earlier in the year. The winner of that match will move on to face #2 seed Ken Simard. The winner of that match will earn the chance to bowl against Malott for the right to be crowned the Scorpion pattern Champion! You can watch the television final's on ESPN on Sunday at 1 pm EST.
Friday, November 28, 2008
CLR Carmine Salvino Scorpion Championship
Men’s Round of 64 Qualifying Blocks 1 and 2 combined; Top 32 advance
1, Ken Simard, Greenville, S.C., 3,500, $100
2, Wes Malott, Argyle, Texas, 3,378
3, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3,370, $100
3, Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3,370
5, Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., 3,366, $100
6, Chad Kloss, Greenfield, Wis, 3,348
7, Mike DeVaney, San Diego, 3,347
8, Robert Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 3,329
9, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 3,326
10, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3,324
11, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 3,320, $100
12, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 3,312
13, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 3,296
14, Ken Abner, Cincinnati, 3,295
15, Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 3,289
16, Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa., 3,287
17, Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 3,280
18, Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y., 3,273
19, Jason Poli, West Des Moines, Iowa, 3,270
20, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 3,268
21, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 3,267
22, Edward VanDaniker Jr, Essex, Md, 3,254
23, Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3,244
24, Jason Belmonte, Orange, NSW,Australia, 3,241
25, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3,235
26, Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 3,233
27, Chester Rogers Jr, Milwaukie, Ore, 3,228
28, Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 3,225
29, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 3,220
30, Terrance Reeves, Valrico, Fla, 3,203
31, Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 3,200
32, Mitch Beasley, Puyallup, Wash., 3,197
1, Ken Simard, Greenville, S.C., 3,500, $100
2, Wes Malott, Argyle, Texas, 3,378
3, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3,370, $100
3, Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3,370
5, Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., 3,366, $100
6, Chad Kloss, Greenfield, Wis, 3,348
7, Mike DeVaney, San Diego, 3,347
8, Robert Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 3,329
9, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 3,326
10, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3,324
11, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 3,320, $100
12, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 3,312
13, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 3,296
14, Ken Abner, Cincinnati, 3,295
15, Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 3,289
16, Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa., 3,287
17, Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 3,280
18, Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y., 3,273
19, Jason Poli, West Des Moines, Iowa, 3,270
20, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 3,268
21, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 3,267
22, Edward VanDaniker Jr, Essex, Md, 3,254
23, Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3,244
24, Jason Belmonte, Orange, NSW,Australia, 3,241
25, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3,235
26, Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 3,233
27, Chester Rogers Jr, Milwaukie, Ore, 3,228
28, Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 3,225
29, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 3,220
30, Terrance Reeves, Valrico, Fla, 3,203
31, Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 3,200
32, Mitch Beasley, Puyallup, Wash., 3,197
Thursday, November 27, 2008
CLR Carmine Salvino Scorpion Championship
Jason Poli decided it was time for “out with the old and in with the new.” Going into this week he got rid of all his previous equipment and started anew and that proved a to be smart game plan as he led Wednesday’s Tournament Qualifying Round of the CLR Carmen Salvino Scorpion Championship at Brunswick Zone Hawthorn.
Poli finished with 1,761 pins over the seven game block, averaging 251.57 and
bested the field by at least 84 pins.
1, Jason Poli, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1,761
2, Tim Mack, Indianapolis, 1,677
3, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 1,669
4, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y., 1,662
5, Robert Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 1,659
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6, Ed Carter, Akron, Ohio, 1,659, $1,000
7, Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 1,638, $800
8, Evan Rachbuch, E Windsor, N.J., 1,637, $600
9, Jason Wojnar, Chicago, 1,634, $500
10, Kenny Parks, Hammond, Ind., 1,625, $450
*11, Peter Spreadbury, Oak Forest, Ill., 1,619 – advanced as top amateur
12, Brian Kjergaard, Fulton, Ill, 1,618, $500
13, Gregg Zicha, Glen Ellyn, Ill., 1,614, $350
14, John Nolen, Waterford, Mich., 1,612, $340
15, Lennie Boresch Jr., Kenosha, Wis., 1,605, $330
16, Tom Hess, Urbandale, Iowa, 1,592, $315
16, Curtis Aemisegger, Wauconda, Ill., 1,592, $315
18, Craig LeMond, Jasper, Ind., 1,590, $300
19, Mark London, Palatine, Ill., 1,587, $400
20, Ryan Abel, Bel Aire, Kan., 1,579, $300
21, Jeffrey Snuffer, Valparaiso, Ind., 1,577, $300
21, Mark Raymond, Vernon Hills, Ill, 1,577, $300
23, Rudy Kasimakis, Baldwyn, Miss., 1,570, $300
24, Andrew Loose, Chicago, 1,564, $300
25, Marc Heninger, Tonganoxie, Kans, 1,563, $300
26, Jesse Buss, Wichita, Kans, 1,557
27, Tom Sorce, Blasdell, N.Y., 1,555
28, Timothy Behrendt, St Louis, 1,552
29, Matthew Weatherly, Chicago, 1,551
30, Michael Sopper, Schaumburg, Ill., 1,550
31, Humberto Vazquez, San Pedro, Mexico, 1,548
32, Brandon Gibson, Kalamazoo, Mich, 1,547
33, Keith Kroll, Round Lake, Ill., 1,544
34, Michael Markis, Hawley, Pa, 1,543
35, Ronnie Russell, Indianapolis, 1,541
36, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa., 1,538
37, Matt Freiberg, Somerset, N.J., 1,533
38, PJ Haggerty, Clovis, Calif, 1,530
39, Brian Gunn, Chicago, 1,527
40, Raymond Fairfield Jr., Bourbonnais, Ill., 1,526
41, Jeremy Hunt, Sikeston, Mo., 1,524
42, Kenny Benoit, Topeka, Kan., 1,521
43, George Lambert IV, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1,509
44, Aaron Buss, Freeport, Ill, 1,491
45, Jimmy Levendosky, Hudsonville, Mich., 1,488
46, John Slavich IV, Schaumburg, Ill., 1,487
47, Jason Dooley, Paw Paw, Mich., 1,484
48, Johnathan Bower, Middletown, Pa., 1,480
48, Scott Newell, Deland, Fla, 1,480
50, Mike Dirmyer, Itasca, Ill., 1,478
51, David Beres, Waukesha, Wis., 1,477
52, Brad Snell, Mount Prospect, Ill., 1,474
53, William Guszczo, Orland Park, Il., 1,468
54, Steven Dinelli, Skokie, Ill., 1,467
54, Donald Barry Jr, Omaha, Neb, 1,467
56, Michael Zicha, Streamwood, Ill., 1,464
57, Dan Marazzo, Glendale Hts, Ill, 1,456
58, Scott Radtke, Milwaukee,, 1,453
59, Matthew O'Grady, South Amboy, N.J., 1,451
60, Michael Svilar, Munster, Ind., 1,447
61, Paul Bober, Morton Grove, Ill., 1,445
62, Shaun Quinn, Cedar Lake, Tenn, 1,443
63, Frankie Ciannella, Greentown, Pa., 1,438
64, Rich Ferraro, Webster, N.Y., 1,431
65, Nick Kokenos, St Clair Shores, Mich, 1,426
66, James Gochis, Ivanhoe, Ill., 1,419
67, Chris O'Neil, Hoffman Estates, Ill., 1,417
68, Chris Simonson, Howell, Mich, 1,416
69, Bill Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 1,415
70, Gregory Kuehnl, Saginaw, Mich., 1,409
71, Gary Zwiezinski, Elyria, Ohio, 1,405
72, Larry Bigger, Shorewood, Ill., 1,402
73, Brian Valenta, Lockport, Ill, 1,400
74, Michael Camerano, Brookfield, Ill., 1,398
74, Chris Wade, O'Fallon, Mo., 1,398
76, Eric Fritton, Waukesha, wis, 1,395
77, Eric Martin, Cedar Lake, Ind., 1,392
78, Brandon Balsis, Tinley Park, Ill, 1,387
79, Ron Nelson Jr., Bridgeview, Ill., 1,384
80, Chris Clark, Owensville, Ohio, 1,374
81, Anthony Kaskadden, Lakemoor, Ill, 1,373
82, Kevin Murphy, Carol Stream, Ill., 1,362
83, Jim Pennino, Westmont, Ill., 1,360
84, Tyler Vostry, Plainfield, Ill., 1,359
85, David Siokos, Lansing, Ill., 1,356
86, Bryan Sebastian, South Elgin, Ill., 1,355
86, Gilbert Sanchez, Milvane, Kan., 1,355
88, Thomas Elborne, Round Rock, Texas, 1,347
89, Ken Minter, Elgin, Ill., 1,337
90, Brian Banks, McHenry, Ill., 1,308
91, Ronnie Montgomery Sr, Bedford Hts, Ohio, 1,302
92, Ike Brownfield, Lowell, Ind., 1,284
93, Pete Stamiris, Hammond, Ind, 1,282
94, Robert Kennedy, Lindenhurst, Ill., 1,280
95, Brian DiCicco, Agawam, Mass, 1,275
96, Kris Wojewoda, Chicago, 1,227
97, Jack Nealon, Bowie, Md, 1,213
98, Robert Kicmal, LaGrange, Ill., 1,212
99, Matthew Fell, Woodstock, Ill., 1,175
100, Michael Fagan, Roselle, Ill., 1,127
The field of 64 players will bowl two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games today, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 in which the top 32 players advance to match play.
Bowlers making the cut return on Friday morning, Nov. 28 for the first nine games of an 18 game round robin match play schedule. The field will then be cut to the top 16 players who will return on Friday evening for the second round of match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top four finalists will advance to stepladder competition, i.e. No. 5 vs. No. 4, winner vs. No. 3, winner vs. No. 2, en route to championship match, aired live on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 30 at Noon CT/1 p.m. ET.
Poli finished with 1,761 pins over the seven game block, averaging 251.57 and
bested the field by at least 84 pins.
1, Jason Poli, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1,761
2, Tim Mack, Indianapolis, 1,677
3, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 1,669
4, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y., 1,662
5, Robert Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 1,659
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6, Ed Carter, Akron, Ohio, 1,659, $1,000
7, Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 1,638, $800
8, Evan Rachbuch, E Windsor, N.J., 1,637, $600
9, Jason Wojnar, Chicago, 1,634, $500
10, Kenny Parks, Hammond, Ind., 1,625, $450
*11, Peter Spreadbury, Oak Forest, Ill., 1,619 – advanced as top amateur
12, Brian Kjergaard, Fulton, Ill, 1,618, $500
13, Gregg Zicha, Glen Ellyn, Ill., 1,614, $350
14, John Nolen, Waterford, Mich., 1,612, $340
15, Lennie Boresch Jr., Kenosha, Wis., 1,605, $330
16, Tom Hess, Urbandale, Iowa, 1,592, $315
16, Curtis Aemisegger, Wauconda, Ill., 1,592, $315
18, Craig LeMond, Jasper, Ind., 1,590, $300
19, Mark London, Palatine, Ill., 1,587, $400
20, Ryan Abel, Bel Aire, Kan., 1,579, $300
21, Jeffrey Snuffer, Valparaiso, Ind., 1,577, $300
21, Mark Raymond, Vernon Hills, Ill, 1,577, $300
23, Rudy Kasimakis, Baldwyn, Miss., 1,570, $300
24, Andrew Loose, Chicago, 1,564, $300
25, Marc Heninger, Tonganoxie, Kans, 1,563, $300
26, Jesse Buss, Wichita, Kans, 1,557
27, Tom Sorce, Blasdell, N.Y., 1,555
28, Timothy Behrendt, St Louis, 1,552
29, Matthew Weatherly, Chicago, 1,551
30, Michael Sopper, Schaumburg, Ill., 1,550
31, Humberto Vazquez, San Pedro, Mexico, 1,548
32, Brandon Gibson, Kalamazoo, Mich, 1,547
33, Keith Kroll, Round Lake, Ill., 1,544
34, Michael Markis, Hawley, Pa, 1,543
35, Ronnie Russell, Indianapolis, 1,541
36, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa., 1,538
37, Matt Freiberg, Somerset, N.J., 1,533
38, PJ Haggerty, Clovis, Calif, 1,530
39, Brian Gunn, Chicago, 1,527
40, Raymond Fairfield Jr., Bourbonnais, Ill., 1,526
41, Jeremy Hunt, Sikeston, Mo., 1,524
42, Kenny Benoit, Topeka, Kan., 1,521
43, George Lambert IV, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1,509
44, Aaron Buss, Freeport, Ill, 1,491
45, Jimmy Levendosky, Hudsonville, Mich., 1,488
46, John Slavich IV, Schaumburg, Ill., 1,487
47, Jason Dooley, Paw Paw, Mich., 1,484
48, Johnathan Bower, Middletown, Pa., 1,480
48, Scott Newell, Deland, Fla, 1,480
50, Mike Dirmyer, Itasca, Ill., 1,478
51, David Beres, Waukesha, Wis., 1,477
52, Brad Snell, Mount Prospect, Ill., 1,474
53, William Guszczo, Orland Park, Il., 1,468
54, Steven Dinelli, Skokie, Ill., 1,467
54, Donald Barry Jr, Omaha, Neb, 1,467
56, Michael Zicha, Streamwood, Ill., 1,464
57, Dan Marazzo, Glendale Hts, Ill, 1,456
58, Scott Radtke, Milwaukee,, 1,453
59, Matthew O'Grady, South Amboy, N.J., 1,451
60, Michael Svilar, Munster, Ind., 1,447
61, Paul Bober, Morton Grove, Ill., 1,445
62, Shaun Quinn, Cedar Lake, Tenn, 1,443
63, Frankie Ciannella, Greentown, Pa., 1,438
64, Rich Ferraro, Webster, N.Y., 1,431
65, Nick Kokenos, St Clair Shores, Mich, 1,426
66, James Gochis, Ivanhoe, Ill., 1,419
67, Chris O'Neil, Hoffman Estates, Ill., 1,417
68, Chris Simonson, Howell, Mich, 1,416
69, Bill Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 1,415
70, Gregory Kuehnl, Saginaw, Mich., 1,409
71, Gary Zwiezinski, Elyria, Ohio, 1,405
72, Larry Bigger, Shorewood, Ill., 1,402
73, Brian Valenta, Lockport, Ill, 1,400
74, Michael Camerano, Brookfield, Ill., 1,398
74, Chris Wade, O'Fallon, Mo., 1,398
76, Eric Fritton, Waukesha, wis, 1,395
77, Eric Martin, Cedar Lake, Ind., 1,392
78, Brandon Balsis, Tinley Park, Ill, 1,387
79, Ron Nelson Jr., Bridgeview, Ill., 1,384
80, Chris Clark, Owensville, Ohio, 1,374
81, Anthony Kaskadden, Lakemoor, Ill, 1,373
82, Kevin Murphy, Carol Stream, Ill., 1,362
83, Jim Pennino, Westmont, Ill., 1,360
84, Tyler Vostry, Plainfield, Ill., 1,359
85, David Siokos, Lansing, Ill., 1,356
86, Bryan Sebastian, South Elgin, Ill., 1,355
86, Gilbert Sanchez, Milvane, Kan., 1,355
88, Thomas Elborne, Round Rock, Texas, 1,347
89, Ken Minter, Elgin, Ill., 1,337
90, Brian Banks, McHenry, Ill., 1,308
91, Ronnie Montgomery Sr, Bedford Hts, Ohio, 1,302
92, Ike Brownfield, Lowell, Ind., 1,284
93, Pete Stamiris, Hammond, Ind, 1,282
94, Robert Kennedy, Lindenhurst, Ill., 1,280
95, Brian DiCicco, Agawam, Mass, 1,275
96, Kris Wojewoda, Chicago, 1,227
97, Jack Nealon, Bowie, Md, 1,213
98, Robert Kicmal, LaGrange, Ill., 1,212
99, Matthew Fell, Woodstock, Ill., 1,175
100, Michael Fagan, Roselle, Ill., 1,127
The field of 64 players will bowl two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games today, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 in which the top 32 players advance to match play.
Bowlers making the cut return on Friday morning, Nov. 28 for the first nine games of an 18 game round robin match play schedule. The field will then be cut to the top 16 players who will return on Friday evening for the second round of match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top four finalists will advance to stepladder competition, i.e. No. 5 vs. No. 4, winner vs. No. 3, winner vs. No. 2, en route to championship match, aired live on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 30 at Noon CT/1 p.m. ET.
PBA Hall of Fame
Norm Duke, Del Ballard Jr. and John Handegard join bowling’s elite as each player will be inducted into the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame during the PBA 50th Anniversary Gala at Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. on January 24, 2009. The induction marks the first time since 2000 that the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour will add new inductees into the Performance Category of the PBA Hall of Fame.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Bowling on ESPN Classic
On Sunday, all five shows from the 2008 Women’s US Open will air in order during a five hour marathon on ESPN Classic beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern. Each of the first four shows features four players battling for a spot on the finals telecast.
PBA Players Invitational Blog
Bowling fans will be able to follow next month’s PBA Regional Players Invitational as it happens via live blogging by 29-time PBA regional champion Jeff Richgels.
In “real life,” Richgels is a reporter for The Capital Times, the former afternoon daily in Madison, Wis., which now is an Internet-focused publication. Beginning this bowling season, he also has been writing a bowling blog called the 11th Frame that has been generating a hefty number of “clicks” from readers.
The PBA has agreed to post a link to Richgels’ blog on pba.com, so bowling fans can access live coverage of the RPI/Tour Trials.
“I’m going to write this for bowling fans, even if that means some of it may go over the heads of our regular readers,” Richgels said. “That means I’ll be reporting where the players are playing the lanes, what types of players are scoring best — the sort of information I’d want to know if I were tuning into a live blog of a PBA event. I’ll also be talking to players during the week and including information from the interviews.”
In “real life,” Richgels is a reporter for The Capital Times, the former afternoon daily in Madison, Wis., which now is an Internet-focused publication. Beginning this bowling season, he also has been writing a bowling blog called the 11th Frame that has been generating a hefty number of “clicks” from readers.
The PBA has agreed to post a link to Richgels’ blog on pba.com, so bowling fans can access live coverage of the RPI/Tour Trials.
“I’m going to write this for bowling fans, even if that means some of it may go over the heads of our regular readers,” Richgels said. “That means I’ll be reporting where the players are playing the lanes, what types of players are scoring best — the sort of information I’d want to know if I were tuning into a live blog of a PBA event. I’ll also be talking to players during the week and including information from the interviews.”
900 Global to Sponsor NABI
900 Global and the National Amateur Bowlers Inc. (NABI) have reached an agreement whereby 900 Global, effective immediately, becomes NABI’s
national sponsor.
Along with 900 Global, the 3G and AMF brands are included in the sponsorship.
“We are every excited about our sponsorship of the NABI,” said Phil Cardinale, who heads up sales and marketing for 900 Global. “It presents us with the opportunity to reach our end user, the league and tournament bowler.
“NABI members are very passionate about the game, and this is a great showcase for us,” Cardinale added. “If the members show half the passion
for our brands that they do for NABI, this will be a winning situation for all.”
Jack Cook, Vice President of Marketing for NABI, was equally excited about the agreement.
“National Amateur Bowlers Inc. is very proud to announce that the 900 Global, 3G (a line of performance bowing shoes), and the AMF brands (including balls, bags and accessories) will be the national sponsor for all of our tournament clubs and our national event,” Cook said.
The next NABI national tournament will be held in Las Vegas next July 17-24. 900 Global is a Texas-based manufacturer of performance bowling balls.
national sponsor.
Along with 900 Global, the 3G and AMF brands are included in the sponsorship.
“We are every excited about our sponsorship of the NABI,” said Phil Cardinale, who heads up sales and marketing for 900 Global. “It presents us with the opportunity to reach our end user, the league and tournament bowler.
“NABI members are very passionate about the game, and this is a great showcase for us,” Cardinale added. “If the members show half the passion
for our brands that they do for NABI, this will be a winning situation for all.”
Jack Cook, Vice President of Marketing for NABI, was equally excited about the agreement.
“National Amateur Bowlers Inc. is very proud to announce that the 900 Global, 3G (a line of performance bowing shoes), and the AMF brands (including balls, bags and accessories) will be the national sponsor for all of our tournament clubs and our national event,” Cook said.
The next NABI national tournament will be held in Las Vegas next July 17-24. 900 Global is a Texas-based manufacturer of performance bowling balls.
USBC Nationals to Reno in 2011
The United States Bowling Congress has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to bring the 2011 USBC Open Championships to the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.
The 2011 tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Osceola County, Fla., at a new 100-lane bowling facility in the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex on land made available by Walt Disney World.
With the Open Championships now set to be held at the National Bowling Stadium in 2010 and 2011, USBC and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority are teaming up to provide unprecedented incentives for bowlers who attend both tournaments. At the 2011 Open Championships: Every day, one bowler will win a high-performance bowling ball. Every five weeks, one team captain will win a new car or truck. Team captains bringing four or more teams will receive a VIP stay, complete with limo service and luxury hotel accommodations.
To be eligible for the incentive program, participation in both the 2010 and 2011 Open Championships is required.
“This agreement ensures the Open Championships has a first-rate venue for 2011, and our partners in Reno stepped up to make it happen,” said USBC Vice President of Tournaments and Events Jack Mordini. “The numbers show that the bowlers enjoy going to Reno, and our relationship has been a great one over the years. With these new incentives, USBC bowlers will have a better chance at winning big in Reno than ever before.”
The 2011 tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Osceola County, Fla., at a new 100-lane bowling facility in the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex on land made available by Walt Disney World.
With the Open Championships now set to be held at the National Bowling Stadium in 2010 and 2011, USBC and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority are teaming up to provide unprecedented incentives for bowlers who attend both tournaments. At the 2011 Open Championships: Every day, one bowler will win a high-performance bowling ball. Every five weeks, one team captain will win a new car or truck. Team captains bringing four or more teams will receive a VIP stay, complete with limo service and luxury hotel accommodations.
To be eligible for the incentive program, participation in both the 2010 and 2011 Open Championships is required.
“This agreement ensures the Open Championships has a first-rate venue for 2011, and our partners in Reno stepped up to make it happen,” said USBC Vice President of Tournaments and Events Jack Mordini. “The numbers show that the bowlers enjoy going to Reno, and our relationship has been a great one over the years. With these new incentives, USBC bowlers will have a better chance at winning big in Reno than ever before.”
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Raw Hammer Acid
New from Hammer, the Raw Hammer Acid. Coverstock, of “Max Hook Reactive” with a factory finish at 4000 Grit Abralon® is Burnt Red / Silver wrapping a “Raw Hammer Assault Core.” 15# Radius of Gyration (RG) 2.48, Differential RG .050
Visionary Introduces Two
Visionary introduces two new balls; their New Breed line. 
The new “Serpentine” cores are wrapped in “Drakonian” coverstocks. The New Breed line includes a Solid in Red/Green/White finished at 1000 Abralon® and 
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Professional Bowling Association News
Wes Malott and Brian Kretzer, two Roto Grip Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Staff members worked their way through qualifying and match play to make the television finals on Sunday. Kretzer qualified for the finals in the third position and Malott qualified second. They will perform live on ESPN on Sunday at 1 pm Eastern Standard Time.
This is Malott's second telecast of the season and Kretzer's first. Along with Malott and Kretzer, Bill O'Neill qualified first, Sean Rash qualified fourth, and Mike Machuga qualified in the fifth position. O'Neill and Machuga have both been using Storm equipment all week so four out of the five in the finals are using products made in Utah!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
PBA Winners
Michael Machuga and Michelle Feldman captured the Chameleon Championship at Taylor Lanes, the fourth stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Bowling In The Media
The Disney Channel features a bowling episode on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” And, look for bowling in their “Getcha Head In The Game” sports featurettes.
The national BET TV segment filmed at 300 New York with the Women's U.S. Open finalists Kim Terrell-Kearney and Trisha Reid is scheduled to air on Nov. 26th at either 7:30 or 10:30 PM.
Good column in Wednesday's USA Today on page D-1 with a nice bowling logo, and another good article in last Sunday's NY Times highlighting NY Jets linebacker David Bowens and his love of bowling. Bowens is from Michigan and got his love of bowling from his stepfather, Frank Williams, a former pro bowler.
The national BET TV segment filmed at 300 New York with the Women's U.S. Open finalists Kim Terrell-Kearney and Trisha Reid is scheduled to air on Nov. 26th at either 7:30 or 10:30 PM.
Good column in Wednesday's USA Today on page D-1 with a nice bowling logo, and another good article in last Sunday's NY Times highlighting NY Jets linebacker David Bowens and his love of bowling. Bowens is from Michigan and got his love of bowling from his stepfather, Frank Williams, a former pro bowler.
PBA's Women's Series
Liz Johnson of Cheektowaga, N.Y., who led block one, continued dominance in Thursday’s qualifying of the Women's Series during the Chameleon Championship at Taylor Lanes, the fourth stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
“I had a really good morning and made a lot of good shots but I was struggling tonight,” Johnson said. “I just tried to grind out my shot. Luckily the scores were low, I was grinding some out in the 190s, so I think that was the biggest factor.”
“Tomorrow I hope to bowl like I did this morning,” she added. “I know the breakdown (of the lanes) will be different bowling with the women, the shot won’t be all over the place like it was today. I just want to play smart out there and not make too many mistakes.”
Johnson is an alternate to the Women’s Series exempt field and was given the opportunity to compete in this event, as was Olivia Sandham, due to Shannon Pluhowsky’s and Shannon O’Keefe’s absence in this event. Johnson competed regularly in the 2007 Women’s Series.
PBA Women’s Series Format
The field of 16 players bowled two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games on Thursday, Nov. 13 in which the top 10 players advance to match play. Bowlers making the cut will return on Friday evening, Nov. 14 for nine games of round robin match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top two finalists will compete in the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16, aired live on ESPN at 1 p.m. All times ET.
Women’s Round of 16 - Blocks 1 and 2 combined; Top 10 players advance
1, Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 2,906
2, Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, 2,858
3, Stefanie Nation, Arlington, Texas, 2,835
4, Trisha Reid, Columbus, Ohio, 2,794
5, Diandra Asbaty, Chicago, 2,782
6, Jennifer Petrick, Canton, Ohio, 2,767
7, Michelle Feldman, Auburn, N.Y., 2,760
8, Clara Guerrero, Colombia, 2,736
9, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, 2,690
10, Tennelle Milligan, Costa Mesa, Calif., 2,678
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11, Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 2,672, $1,890
12, Missy Bellinder, Fullerton, Calif., 2,645, $1,800
13, Joy Esterson, Annapolis, Md., 2,597, $1,800
14, Olivia Sandham, Wichita, Kan., 2,565, $1,800
15, Brenda Mack, Indianapolis, 2,534, $1,800
16, Adrienne Miller, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 2,533, $1,800
“I had a really good morning and made a lot of good shots but I was struggling tonight,” Johnson said. “I just tried to grind out my shot. Luckily the scores were low, I was grinding some out in the 190s, so I think that was the biggest factor.”
“Tomorrow I hope to bowl like I did this morning,” she added. “I know the breakdown (of the lanes) will be different bowling with the women, the shot won’t be all over the place like it was today. I just want to play smart out there and not make too many mistakes.”
Johnson is an alternate to the Women’s Series exempt field and was given the opportunity to compete in this event, as was Olivia Sandham, due to Shannon Pluhowsky’s and Shannon O’Keefe’s absence in this event. Johnson competed regularly in the 2007 Women’s Series.
PBA Women’s Series Format
The field of 16 players bowled two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games on Thursday, Nov. 13 in which the top 10 players advance to match play. Bowlers making the cut will return on Friday evening, Nov. 14 for nine games of round robin match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top two finalists will compete in the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16, aired live on ESPN at 1 p.m. All times ET.
Women’s Round of 16 - Blocks 1 and 2 combined; Top 10 players advance
1, Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 2,906
2, Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, 2,858
3, Stefanie Nation, Arlington, Texas, 2,835
4, Trisha Reid, Columbus, Ohio, 2,794
5, Diandra Asbaty, Chicago, 2,782
6, Jennifer Petrick, Canton, Ohio, 2,767
7, Michelle Feldman, Auburn, N.Y., 2,760
8, Clara Guerrero, Colombia, 2,736
9, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, 2,690
10, Tennelle Milligan, Costa Mesa, Calif., 2,678
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11, Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 2,672, $1,890
12, Missy Bellinder, Fullerton, Calif., 2,645, $1,800
13, Joy Esterson, Annapolis, Md., 2,597, $1,800
14, Olivia Sandham, Wichita, Kan., 2,565, $1,800
15, Brenda Mack, Indianapolis, 2,534, $1,800
16, Adrienne Miller, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 2,533, $1,800
Chameleon Chamionship
Bill O’ Neill of Southampton, Pa. leads, in Thursday’s qualifying of the Chameleon Championship at Taylor Lanes, the fourth stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
Men’s Round of 64 Qualifying Blocks 1 and 2 combined; Top 32 advance
1, Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa., 3,290
2, Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 3,256
3, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3,218
4, Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan, 3,184
5, Rhino Page, Topeka, Kan, 3,183
6, Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3,169
7, Wes Malott, Argyle, Texas, 3,146
8, PJ Haggerty, Clovis, Calif, 3,128
9, Mike DeVaney, San Diego, 3,110
10, Edward VanDaniker Jr, Essex, Md, 3,079
11, Jason Sterner, McDonough, Ga., 3,067
12, Dan MacLelland, Windsor, Ont., Canada, 3,055
13, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 3,052
14, Troy Wollenbecker, Miami, 3,043
15, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3,037
15, Steve Harman, Indianapolis, 3,037
17, Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., 3,035
18, Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 3,031
19, Randy Weiss, Columbia, S.C., 3,026
20, Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3,016
21, Chris Loschetter, Avon, Ohio, 3,014
22, Jason Lundquist, Delaware Water Gap, Pa, 3,007
23, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa., 2,995
24, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 2,990
25, Jesse Buss, Wichita, Kans, 2,988
26, Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 2,987
27, Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C., 2,982
28, Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 2,974, $100
29, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 2,968
30, Chad Kloss, Greenfield, Wis, 2,958
31, Ken Simard, Greenville, S.C., 2,948
32, Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 2,942
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33, Todd Book, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 2,932, $1,890
34, Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 2,930, $1,800
35, Jeff Lizzi, Sandusky, Ohio, 2,927, $1,800
36, Joe Bailey, Pittsburgh, 2,925, $1,800
37, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y., 2,919, $1,800
38, Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y., 2,905, $1,800
39, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 2,892, $1,800
40, Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 2,891, $1,800
41, Craig Tuholski, Washougal, Wash., 2,885, $1,800
42, Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 2,879, $1,800
43, Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 2,866, $1,800
44, Chester Rogers Jr, Milwaukie, Ore, 2,865, $1,800
45, Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 2,860, $1,800
46, Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 2,855, $1,800
47, Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 2,851, $1,800
48, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 2,848, $1,800
49, Mitch Beasley, Puyallup, Wash., 2,831, $1,800
50, Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 2,825, $1,800
51, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 2,823, $1,800
52, Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 2,816, $1,800
53, Andrew Cain, Scottsdale, Ariz., 2,777, $1,800
54, Ken Abner, Cincinnati, 2,769, $1,800
55, Tom Baker, King, N.C., 2,767, $1,800
56, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 2,759, $1,800
57, Billy Oatman, Chicago, 2,756, $1,800
58, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 2,730, $1,800
58, David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 2,730, $1,800
60, Terrance Reeves, Valrico, Fla, 2,729, $1,800
61, Chris Warren, Grants Pass, Ore, 2,718, $1,800
62, Jeremy Hunt, Sikeston, Mo., 2,687, $1,800
63, Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 2,278, $1,800
64, Robert Smith, Columbus, 770, $1,800
Men’s Round of 64 Qualifying Blocks 1 and 2 combined; Top 32 advance
1, Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa., 3,290
2, Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 3,256
3, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3,218
4, Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan, 3,184
5, Rhino Page, Topeka, Kan, 3,183
6, Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3,169
7, Wes Malott, Argyle, Texas, 3,146
8, PJ Haggerty, Clovis, Calif, 3,128
9, Mike DeVaney, San Diego, 3,110
10, Edward VanDaniker Jr, Essex, Md, 3,079
11, Jason Sterner, McDonough, Ga., 3,067
12, Dan MacLelland, Windsor, Ont., Canada, 3,055
13, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 3,052
14, Troy Wollenbecker, Miami, 3,043
15, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3,037
15, Steve Harman, Indianapolis, 3,037
17, Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., 3,035
18, Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 3,031
19, Randy Weiss, Columbia, S.C., 3,026
20, Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3,016
21, Chris Loschetter, Avon, Ohio, 3,014
22, Jason Lundquist, Delaware Water Gap, Pa, 3,007
23, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa., 2,995
24, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 2,990
25, Jesse Buss, Wichita, Kans, 2,988
26, Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 2,987
27, Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C., 2,982
28, Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 2,974, $100
29, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 2,968
30, Chad Kloss, Greenfield, Wis, 2,958
31, Ken Simard, Greenville, S.C., 2,948
32, Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 2,942
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33, Todd Book, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 2,932, $1,890
34, Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 2,930, $1,800
35, Jeff Lizzi, Sandusky, Ohio, 2,927, $1,800
36, Joe Bailey, Pittsburgh, 2,925, $1,800
37, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y., 2,919, $1,800
38, Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y., 2,905, $1,800
39, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 2,892, $1,800
40, Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 2,891, $1,800
41, Craig Tuholski, Washougal, Wash., 2,885, $1,800
42, Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 2,879, $1,800
43, Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 2,866, $1,800
44, Chester Rogers Jr, Milwaukie, Ore, 2,865, $1,800
45, Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 2,860, $1,800
46, Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 2,855, $1,800
47, Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 2,851, $1,800
48, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 2,848, $1,800
49, Mitch Beasley, Puyallup, Wash., 2,831, $1,800
50, Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 2,825, $1,800
51, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 2,823, $1,800
52, Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 2,816, $1,800
53, Andrew Cain, Scottsdale, Ariz., 2,777, $1,800
54, Ken Abner, Cincinnati, 2,769, $1,800
55, Tom Baker, King, N.C., 2,767, $1,800
56, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 2,759, $1,800
57, Billy Oatman, Chicago, 2,756, $1,800
58, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 2,730, $1,800
58, David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 2,730, $1,800
60, Terrance Reeves, Valrico, Fla, 2,729, $1,800
61, Chris Warren, Grants Pass, Ore, 2,718, $1,800
62, Jeremy Hunt, Sikeston, Mo., 2,687, $1,800
63, Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 2,278, $1,800
64, Robert Smith, Columbus, 770, $1,800
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The PBA's Ultimate Scoring Championship
Robert Smith of Pataskala, Ohio managed to overcome his emotions and his back pain to prove he is one of the most powerful bowlers on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
Smith was one of four players to advance to Sunday’s televised finals in the high-scoring Ultimate Scoring Championship. Bill O’ Neill, Mike Wolfe and Mike Scroggins will also be joining him in the finals, which will be taped on Sunday and will air on ESPN on Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. EST.
Smith, who is known for his striking power, was able to dominate on the Ultimate Scoring oil pattern, which paralleled a “house shot” lane condition typically found in most league bowling today. Smith, averaging 251.27 in match-play, defeated Sean Rash of Wichita, Kansas in the Round of 8, 4-1 (246-279, 249-244, 279-215, 246-215 and 215-207). Smith shot a 300 in the Round of 32, one of 18 perfect games shot during the tournament.
“With my style (higher rev rate), I usually strike a lot, so I knew I just had to make good shots,” he said. “I never got too excited or too mad, which is unusual for me. I never really had any expectations (about competing on this pattern). I am a notoriously bad bowler when lanes are easy but I got some breaks and I was real happy with what I did today.”
I’m just hoping that my back continues to hold out,” added Smith, who has been plagued with back problems for several years. “Without my legs it’s hard, because they give me my power and direction.”
Smith will face Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas who defeated Mike Edwards of Tulsa, Okla. 4-2 (247-300, 221-213, 228-268, 236-207, 248-225 and 247-239) to advance past the Round of 8.“
I just tried to make really good shots,” Scroggins said. “The first match, Mike (Edwards) shoots 300 at me and there’s nothing you can do about that. Fortunately my shot got pretty good and he started to move around a bit.”
Bill O’Neill of Levittown, Pa. also capitalized on the high-scoring condition, shooting 300 and 835 for the first three games in the Round of 32 and shooting 300 in the Round of 8 en route to a 4-0 (236-181, 236-215, 300-226 and 264-215) match play sweep over Parker Bohn III of Jackson, N.J. O’Neill averaged 254.88 in match play. Both Scroggins and O’Neill advanced to the televised finals of last Sunday’s Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship in Hammond, Ind.
O’Neill will face Mike Wolfe of New Albany, Ind. who advanced by defeating Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo. 4-1 (224-237, 256-241, 248-216, 216-173 and 205-202). Wolfe averaged 252.94 in match play.
“It’s hard not to feel good because the scoring pace is so high,” Wolfe said. “It’s a carry contest and hopefully you catch the breaks along the way. Hopefully we can put up some big numbers on Sunday for the fans.”
The Ultimate Scoring Championship, a new event introduced as part of the 50th anniversary celebration, spotlights the incredible scoring potential of the world’s greatest bowlers on a “house shot” lane condition that is found in most league bowling today. It is also the first event of the “Extreme Swing” which includes five “creative” format championships during the season. The four other events this season include the GEICO Plastic Ball Championship (Feb. 18-22), Etonic Marathon Championship (Feb. 23-March 1), Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator (March 2-8) and Go RVing Match Play Championship (March 18-22).
Ultimate Scoring Championship Format:The field bowled two 7-game qualifying blocks for a total of 14 games on Monday, Nov. 10 in which the top 32 players advanced. Bowlers making the cut returned on Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, competing in a single-elimination best 4-out-of-seven match play format in the Round of 32, Round of 16 and Round of 8. The final four advance to Sunday’s finals which will be taped and air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Round of 32
#32 Mike Edwards $4,200, Tulsa, Okla., def. #1 Patrick Allen $2,400, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 4-3 (217-288, 202-300, 215-246, 246-181, 248-191, 204-201, 257-231).
#2 Parker Bohn III $4,400, Jackson, N.J., def. #31 Michael Haugen Jr. $2,200, Carefree, Ariz., 4-2 (245-277, 268-267, 289-279, 246-210, 232-279, 300-256).
#3 Mike Wolfe $200, New Albany, Ind., def. #30 Steve Harman $2,200, Indianapolis, 4-0 (277-189, 245-210, 268-245, 300-206).
#4 Wes Malott $2,700, Argyle, Texas, def. #29 Dave D'Entremont $2,200, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 4-3 (257-244, 257-189, 215-299, 141-218, 231-246, 253-213, 239-205).
#28 Nathan Bohr $2,700, Wichita, Kan., def. #5 Steve Jaros $2,300, Yorkville, Ill., 4-3 (243-216, 225-216, 206-204, 211-225, 219-259, 194-233, 248-247).
#6 Gregg Zicha $2,700, Glen Ellyn, Ill., def. #27 Andrew Cain $2,200, Scottsdale, Ariz., 4-3 (213-202, 216-193, 227-279, 208-237, 238-227, 205-232, 248-235).
#26 Bill O'Neill $200, Southampton, Pa., def. #7 Craig Tuholski $2,200, Washougal, Wash., 4-2 (268-216, 267-257, 300-225, 211-227, 235-244, 267-237).
#8 Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, def. #25 Ken Simard $2,200, Greenville, S.C., 4-2 (218-214, 209-258, 233-257, 256-222, 236-211, 214-174).
#14 Billy Oatman $2,700, Chicago, def. #19 Chester Rogers Jr $2,200, Milwaukie, Ore, 4-2 (238-212, 220-228, 266-223, 247-237, 247-266, 190-165).
#23 Bill Rowe $2,700, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, def. #10 Todd Book $2,200, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 4-3 (212-181, 218-183, 199-206, 224-231, 200-234, 202-199, 278-182).
#11 Pete Weber $4,200, St. Ann, Mo., def. #22 Ken Abner $2,200, Cincinnati, 4-2 (216-208, 206-199, 233-192, 222-230, 231-236, 257-190).
#24 Joe Ciccone $2,700, Buffalo, N.Y., def. #9 Jason Sterner $2,200, McDonough, Ga., 4-3 (215-227, 224-202, 228-234, 200-227, 224-193, 226-221, 269-205).
#20 Sean Rash $4,200, Wichita, Kan, def. #13 Walter Ray Williams Jr. $2,200, Ocala, Fla., 4-1 (256-204, 258-247, 256-196, 221-227, 225-184).
#21 Robert Smith $100, Columbus, def. #12 Michael Fagan $2,200, Patchogue, N.Y., 4-2 (300-268, 204-232, 289-244, 248-205, 257-269, 280-238).
#15 Ritchie Allen $2,800, Columbia, S.C., def. #18 Jason Couch $2,200, Clermont, Fla., 4-3 (213-213, 247-183, 246-248, 268-247, 279-244, 235-290, 278-223).
#17 Jason Lundquist $2,700, Delaware Water Gap, Pa, def. #16 Danny Wiseman $2,200, Baltimore, 4-3 (216-289, 237-244, 279-226, 258-210, 190-223, 245-244, 277-216).
Round of 16
#21 Robert Smith ($100), Columbus, def. #28 Nathan Bohr ($2,700), Wichita, Kan., 4-0 (216-214, 203-202, 258-179, 279-234).
#2 Parker Bohn III ($4,400), Jackson, N.J., def. #15 Ritchie Allen ($2,800), Columbia, S.C., 4-1 (242-220, 237-225, 248-178, 193-227, 265-243).
#3 Mike Wolfe ($200), New Albany, Ind., def. #14 Billy Oatman ($2,700), Chicago, 4-3 (268-247, 257-247, 265-279, 238-289, 267-237, 234-258, 279-253).
#20 Sean Rash ($4,200), Wichita, Kan, def. #4 Wes Malott ($2,700), Argyle, Texas, 4-3 (223-202, 255-247, 188-241, 215-257, 244-235, 217-278, 222-205).
#32 Mike Edwards ($4,200), Tulsa, Okla., def. #17 Jason Lundquist ($2,700), Delaware Water Gap, Pa, 4-2 (226-217, 194-237, 244-236, 204-258, 242-227, 238-204).
#11 Pete Weber ($4,200), St. Ann, Mo., def. #6 Gregg Zicha ($2,700), Glen Ellyn, Ill., 4-2 (214-223, 219-259, 222-204, 214-197, 287-155, 277-258).
#26 Bill O'Neill ($200), Southampton, Pa., def. #23 Bill Rowe ($2,700), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 4-2 (211-212, 255-178, 269-227, 226-265, 257-206, 276-245).
#8 Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, def. #24 Joe Ciccone ($2,700), Buffalo, N.Y., 4-3 (193-213, 178-254, 245-223, 232-243, 236-231, 267-205, 246-227).
Round of 8
#3 Mike Wolfe ($200), New Albany, Ind., def. #11 Pete Weber ($4,200), St. Ann, Mo., 4-1 (224-237, 256-241, 248-216, 216-173, 205-202).
#8 Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, def. #32 Mike Edwards ($4,200), Tulsa, Okla., 4-2 (247-300, 221-213, 228-268, 236-207, 248-225, 247-239).
#26 Bill O'Neill ($200), Southampton, Pa., def. #2 Parker Bohn III ($4,400), Jackson, N.J., 4-0 (236-181, 236-215, 300-226, 264-215).
#21 Robert Smith ($100), Columbus, def. #20 Sean Rash ($4,200), Wichita, Kan, 4-1 (246-279, 249-244, 279-215, 246-215, 215-207).
Smith was one of four players to advance to Sunday’s televised finals in the high-scoring Ultimate Scoring Championship. Bill O’ Neill, Mike Wolfe and Mike Scroggins will also be joining him in the finals, which will be taped on Sunday and will air on ESPN on Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. EST.
Smith, who is known for his striking power, was able to dominate on the Ultimate Scoring oil pattern, which paralleled a “house shot” lane condition typically found in most league bowling today. Smith, averaging 251.27 in match-play, defeated Sean Rash of Wichita, Kansas in the Round of 8, 4-1 (246-279, 249-244, 279-215, 246-215 and 215-207). Smith shot a 300 in the Round of 32, one of 18 perfect games shot during the tournament.
“With my style (higher rev rate), I usually strike a lot, so I knew I just had to make good shots,” he said. “I never got too excited or too mad, which is unusual for me. I never really had any expectations (about competing on this pattern). I am a notoriously bad bowler when lanes are easy but I got some breaks and I was real happy with what I did today.”
I’m just hoping that my back continues to hold out,” added Smith, who has been plagued with back problems for several years. “Without my legs it’s hard, because they give me my power and direction.”
Smith will face Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas who defeated Mike Edwards of Tulsa, Okla. 4-2 (247-300, 221-213, 228-268, 236-207, 248-225 and 247-239) to advance past the Round of 8.“
I just tried to make really good shots,” Scroggins said. “The first match, Mike (Edwards) shoots 300 at me and there’s nothing you can do about that. Fortunately my shot got pretty good and he started to move around a bit.”
Bill O’Neill of Levittown, Pa. also capitalized on the high-scoring condition, shooting 300 and 835 for the first three games in the Round of 32 and shooting 300 in the Round of 8 en route to a 4-0 (236-181, 236-215, 300-226 and 264-215) match play sweep over Parker Bohn III of Jackson, N.J. O’Neill averaged 254.88 in match play. Both Scroggins and O’Neill advanced to the televised finals of last Sunday’s Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship in Hammond, Ind.
O’Neill will face Mike Wolfe of New Albany, Ind. who advanced by defeating Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo. 4-1 (224-237, 256-241, 248-216, 216-173 and 205-202). Wolfe averaged 252.94 in match play.
“It’s hard not to feel good because the scoring pace is so high,” Wolfe said. “It’s a carry contest and hopefully you catch the breaks along the way. Hopefully we can put up some big numbers on Sunday for the fans.”
The Ultimate Scoring Championship, a new event introduced as part of the 50th anniversary celebration, spotlights the incredible scoring potential of the world’s greatest bowlers on a “house shot” lane condition that is found in most league bowling today. It is also the first event of the “Extreme Swing” which includes five “creative” format championships during the season. The four other events this season include the GEICO Plastic Ball Championship (Feb. 18-22), Etonic Marathon Championship (Feb. 23-March 1), Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator (March 2-8) and Go RVing Match Play Championship (March 18-22).
Ultimate Scoring Championship Format:The field bowled two 7-game qualifying blocks for a total of 14 games on Monday, Nov. 10 in which the top 32 players advanced. Bowlers making the cut returned on Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, competing in a single-elimination best 4-out-of-seven match play format in the Round of 32, Round of 16 and Round of 8. The final four advance to Sunday’s finals which will be taped and air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Round of 32
#32 Mike Edwards $4,200, Tulsa, Okla., def. #1 Patrick Allen $2,400, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 4-3 (217-288, 202-300, 215-246, 246-181, 248-191, 204-201, 257-231).
#2 Parker Bohn III $4,400, Jackson, N.J., def. #31 Michael Haugen Jr. $2,200, Carefree, Ariz., 4-2 (245-277, 268-267, 289-279, 246-210, 232-279, 300-256).
#3 Mike Wolfe $200, New Albany, Ind., def. #30 Steve Harman $2,200, Indianapolis, 4-0 (277-189, 245-210, 268-245, 300-206).
#4 Wes Malott $2,700, Argyle, Texas, def. #29 Dave D'Entremont $2,200, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 4-3 (257-244, 257-189, 215-299, 141-218, 231-246, 253-213, 239-205).
#28 Nathan Bohr $2,700, Wichita, Kan., def. #5 Steve Jaros $2,300, Yorkville, Ill., 4-3 (243-216, 225-216, 206-204, 211-225, 219-259, 194-233, 248-247).
#6 Gregg Zicha $2,700, Glen Ellyn, Ill., def. #27 Andrew Cain $2,200, Scottsdale, Ariz., 4-3 (213-202, 216-193, 227-279, 208-237, 238-227, 205-232, 248-235).
#26 Bill O'Neill $200, Southampton, Pa., def. #7 Craig Tuholski $2,200, Washougal, Wash., 4-2 (268-216, 267-257, 300-225, 211-227, 235-244, 267-237).
#8 Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, def. #25 Ken Simard $2,200, Greenville, S.C., 4-2 (218-214, 209-258, 233-257, 256-222, 236-211, 214-174).
#14 Billy Oatman $2,700, Chicago, def. #19 Chester Rogers Jr $2,200, Milwaukie, Ore, 4-2 (238-212, 220-228, 266-223, 247-237, 247-266, 190-165).
#23 Bill Rowe $2,700, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, def. #10 Todd Book $2,200, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 4-3 (212-181, 218-183, 199-206, 224-231, 200-234, 202-199, 278-182).
#11 Pete Weber $4,200, St. Ann, Mo., def. #22 Ken Abner $2,200, Cincinnati, 4-2 (216-208, 206-199, 233-192, 222-230, 231-236, 257-190).
#24 Joe Ciccone $2,700, Buffalo, N.Y., def. #9 Jason Sterner $2,200, McDonough, Ga., 4-3 (215-227, 224-202, 228-234, 200-227, 224-193, 226-221, 269-205).
#20 Sean Rash $4,200, Wichita, Kan, def. #13 Walter Ray Williams Jr. $2,200, Ocala, Fla., 4-1 (256-204, 258-247, 256-196, 221-227, 225-184).
#21 Robert Smith $100, Columbus, def. #12 Michael Fagan $2,200, Patchogue, N.Y., 4-2 (300-268, 204-232, 289-244, 248-205, 257-269, 280-238).
#15 Ritchie Allen $2,800, Columbia, S.C., def. #18 Jason Couch $2,200, Clermont, Fla., 4-3 (213-213, 247-183, 246-248, 268-247, 279-244, 235-290, 278-223).
#17 Jason Lundquist $2,700, Delaware Water Gap, Pa, def. #16 Danny Wiseman $2,200, Baltimore, 4-3 (216-289, 237-244, 279-226, 258-210, 190-223, 245-244, 277-216).
Round of 16
#21 Robert Smith ($100), Columbus, def. #28 Nathan Bohr ($2,700), Wichita, Kan., 4-0 (216-214, 203-202, 258-179, 279-234).
#2 Parker Bohn III ($4,400), Jackson, N.J., def. #15 Ritchie Allen ($2,800), Columbia, S.C., 4-1 (242-220, 237-225, 248-178, 193-227, 265-243).
#3 Mike Wolfe ($200), New Albany, Ind., def. #14 Billy Oatman ($2,700), Chicago, 4-3 (268-247, 257-247, 265-279, 238-289, 267-237, 234-258, 279-253).
#20 Sean Rash ($4,200), Wichita, Kan, def. #4 Wes Malott ($2,700), Argyle, Texas, 4-3 (223-202, 255-247, 188-241, 215-257, 244-235, 217-278, 222-205).
#32 Mike Edwards ($4,200), Tulsa, Okla., def. #17 Jason Lundquist ($2,700), Delaware Water Gap, Pa, 4-2 (226-217, 194-237, 244-236, 204-258, 242-227, 238-204).
#11 Pete Weber ($4,200), St. Ann, Mo., def. #6 Gregg Zicha ($2,700), Glen Ellyn, Ill., 4-2 (214-223, 219-259, 222-204, 214-197, 287-155, 277-258).
#26 Bill O'Neill ($200), Southampton, Pa., def. #23 Bill Rowe ($2,700), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 4-2 (211-212, 255-178, 269-227, 226-265, 257-206, 276-245).
#8 Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, def. #24 Joe Ciccone ($2,700), Buffalo, N.Y., 4-3 (193-213, 178-254, 245-223, 232-243, 236-231, 267-205, 246-227).
Round of 8
#3 Mike Wolfe ($200), New Albany, Ind., def. #11 Pete Weber ($4,200), St. Ann, Mo., 4-1 (224-237, 256-241, 248-216, 216-173, 205-202).
#8 Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, def. #32 Mike Edwards ($4,200), Tulsa, Okla., 4-2 (247-300, 221-213, 228-268, 236-207, 248-225, 247-239).
#26 Bill O'Neill ($200), Southampton, Pa., def. #2 Parker Bohn III ($4,400), Jackson, N.J., 4-0 (236-181, 236-215, 300-226, 264-215).
#21 Robert Smith ($100), Columbus, def. #20 Sean Rash ($4,200), Wichita, Kan, 4-1 (246-279, 249-244, 279-215, 246-215, 215-207).
Professional Bowlers Association
In celebration of the organization’s 50-year anniversary, the Professional Bowlers Association is turning back the clock on membership prices. You can join the PBA between now and Dec. 31, 2008, for just $50, the same price the founding members paid back in 1958.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Ultimate Scoring Championship
The Ultimate Scoring Championship certainly lived up to its name as Patrick Allen of Wesley Chapel, Fla. shot a record-tying 3,647 (+847) total, averaging 260.50 for the 14-game block in Monday’s Round of 64 qualifying at Taylor Lanes, in Taylor, Michigan.
“My game plan for tomorrow is to strike more than the other guy,” Allen said. “You’re not remembered for leading qualifying, it’s whether you make the show on Sunday.”
Eleven players shot 300 during Monday’s Round of 64. Ritchie Allen and Parker Bohn III saw perfection in the first seven-game block. Whereas nine more perfect games were registered during block two (Mitch Beasley, Edward Van Daniker Jr., Bohn III, Pete Weber, Patrick Allen, Mike Wolfe, Tony Reyes and Steve Jaros).
Bohn III of Jackson, N.J. was the only player to shoot two 300 games during Monday’s qualifying, bringing his PBA career total to 82.
“Pete (Weber) and I had a good doubles score, shooting 600 (in one game) on the same lane,” Bohn III said. Bohn III and Weber were two of five bowlers who shot 300 in game nine of qualifying.
The Ultimate Scoring Championship, a new event introduced as part of the 50th anniversary celebration, spotlights the incredible scoring potential of the world’s greatest bowlers on a wide-open “house shot” lane condition that is found in most league bowling today. It is also the first event of the “Extreme Swing” which includes five “creative” format championships during the season. The four other events this season include the GEICO Plastic Ball Championship (Feb. 18-22), Etonic Marathon Championship (Feb. 23-March 1), Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator (March 2-8) and Go RVing Match Play Championship (March 18-22).
The Ultimate Scoring Championship has not disappointed, with the field averaging 226.18 in qualifying, compared to 211.39 in the Pepsi Viper Championship and 214.88 in the Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship.
Joe Bailey of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Mike Edwards of Tulsa, Okla. tied at 3,157 (+357) for the final 32nd spot into match play, averaging 225.50, forcing a one game roll-off. Edwards advanced over Bailey, 196-193.
Three of the players who shot 300 unpredictably missed the cut.
Tuesday’s competition continues with single-elimination best 4-of-7 match play, until four players remain.
Ultimate Scoring Championship Format:
The field bowled two 7-game qualifying blocks for a total of 14 games on Monday, Nov. 10 in which the top 32 players advanced. Bowlers making the cut return on Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, competing in a single-elimination best 4-out-of-seven match play format in the Round of 32, Round of 16 and Round of 8. The final four will advance to Sunday’s finals which will be taped and air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23.
“My game plan for tomorrow is to strike more than the other guy,” Allen said. “You’re not remembered for leading qualifying, it’s whether you make the show on Sunday.”
Eleven players shot 300 during Monday’s Round of 64. Ritchie Allen and Parker Bohn III saw perfection in the first seven-game block. Whereas nine more perfect games were registered during block two (Mitch Beasley, Edward Van Daniker Jr., Bohn III, Pete Weber, Patrick Allen, Mike Wolfe, Tony Reyes and Steve Jaros).
Bohn III of Jackson, N.J. was the only player to shoot two 300 games during Monday’s qualifying, bringing his PBA career total to 82.
“Pete (Weber) and I had a good doubles score, shooting 600 (in one game) on the same lane,” Bohn III said. Bohn III and Weber were two of five bowlers who shot 300 in game nine of qualifying.
The Ultimate Scoring Championship, a new event introduced as part of the 50th anniversary celebration, spotlights the incredible scoring potential of the world’s greatest bowlers on a wide-open “house shot” lane condition that is found in most league bowling today. It is also the first event of the “Extreme Swing” which includes five “creative” format championships during the season. The four other events this season include the GEICO Plastic Ball Championship (Feb. 18-22), Etonic Marathon Championship (Feb. 23-March 1), Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator (March 2-8) and Go RVing Match Play Championship (March 18-22).
The Ultimate Scoring Championship has not disappointed, with the field averaging 226.18 in qualifying, compared to 211.39 in the Pepsi Viper Championship and 214.88 in the Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship.
Joe Bailey of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Mike Edwards of Tulsa, Okla. tied at 3,157 (+357) for the final 32nd spot into match play, averaging 225.50, forcing a one game roll-off. Edwards advanced over Bailey, 196-193.
Three of the players who shot 300 unpredictably missed the cut.
Tuesday’s competition continues with single-elimination best 4-of-7 match play, until four players remain.
Ultimate Scoring Championship Format:
The field bowled two 7-game qualifying blocks for a total of 14 games on Monday, Nov. 10 in which the top 32 players advanced. Bowlers making the cut return on Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, competing in a single-elimination best 4-out-of-seven match play format in the Round of 32, Round of 16 and Round of 8. The final four will advance to Sunday’s finals which will be taped and air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Round of 64 - Block 1 and 2 combined
1, Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 3,647, $100
2, Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 3,623, $200
3, Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 3,357, $100
4, Wes Malott, Argyle, Texas, 3,345
5, Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 3,332, $100
6, Gregg Zicha, Glen Ellyn, Ill., 3,329
7, Craig Tuholski, Washougal, Wash., 3,326
8, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 3,304
9, Jason Sterner, McDonough, Ga., 3,283
10, Todd Book, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 3,259
11, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 3,258, $100
11, Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y., 3,258
13, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 3,255
14, Billy Oatman, Chicago, 3,253
15, Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 3,252, $100
16, Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 3,246
17, Jason Lundquist, Delaware Water Gap, Pa, 3,245
18, Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 3,241
19, Chester Rogers Jr, Milwaukie, Ore, 3,222
20, Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan, 3,219, $100
20, Robert Smith, Columbus, 3,219
22, Ken Abner, Cincinnati, 3,216
23, Bill Rowe, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 3,197
23, Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3,197
25, Ken Simard, Greenville, S.C., 3,193
26, Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa., 3,192
27, Andrew Cain, Scottsdale, Ariz., 3,190
28, Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 3,188
29, Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 3,175
30, Steve Harman, Indianapolis, 3,166
31, Michael Haugen Jr., Carefree, Ariz., 3,165
32, Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 3,157___________________________
33, Joe Bailey, Pittsburgh, 3,157, $1,800
34, Randy Weiss, Columbia, S.C., 3,155, $1,800
35, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 3,154, $1,800
36, Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., 3,150, $1,800
37, Edward VanDaniker Jr, Essex, Md, 3,149, $1,900
38, Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 3,140, $1,800
39, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 3,139, $1,800
40, Mitch Beasley, Puyallup, Wash., 3,124, $1,900
41, Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3,115, $1,800
42, Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 3,112, $1,900
43, Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3,110, $1,800
44, Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 3,105, $1,800
45, Mike DeVaney, San Diego, 3,099, $1,800
46, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 3,083, $1,800
47, Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C., 3,082, $1,800
48, Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3,075, $1,800
49, PJ Haggerty, Clovis, Calif, 3,073, $1,800
50, David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 3,066, $1,800
51, Rhino Page, Topeka, Kan, 3,065, $1,800
52, Corey Young, Steeleville, Ill, 3,057, $1,800
53, Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3,050, $1,800
54, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3,036, $1,800
55, Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 3,032, $1,800
56, Chris Loschetter, Avon, Ohio, 3,020, $1,800
57, Johnathan Bower, Middletown, Pa., 2,990, $1,800
58, Chad Kloss, Greenfield, Wis, 2,984, $1,800
59, Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 2,964, $1,800
60, Gilbert Sanchez, Milvane, Kan., 2,946, $1,800
61, Chris Warren, Grants Pass, Ore, 2,877, $1,800
62, Terrance Reeves, Valrico, Fla, 2,873, $1,800
63, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 2,865, $1,800
64, John Slavich IV, Schaumburg, Ill., 2,858, $1,800
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Special Edition New at Track
The Track Rising S.E. (Special Edition) a ball with their strongest core to date, described as “a single density monster (Mega Tron Core) with a cranked up intermediate differential of 0.035, an all-new high.” Rising S.E. is wrapped in “GEN 2” red reactive pearl unpolished coverstock (4000) with a performance pearl additive to increase length while storing energy. #15 RG- 2.47, Differential - 0.057.
PBA History
Anthony LaCaze of Glen Ellyn, Ill., made PBA history today at the Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championships at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind., as he became the first amateur to reach a PBA telecast since the tour switched to an all-exempt field for the 2004-2005 season. LaCaze, who was the No. 21 seed going into Friday’s Round of 8, defeated No. 29 seed Brad Angelo, last week’s champion at the Pepsi Viper Championship in Omaha, Neb., 4-2 to advance to the semifinals on Sunday.
The Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship is taking place from Nov. 4-9 at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind. Saturday is a day for the fans, with PBA Pro-Ams and Fan Day taking place at Olympia Lanes. The championship round takes place Sunday, live on ESPN at 1 p.m. EST.
The Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship is taking place from Nov. 4-9 at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind. Saturday is a day for the fans, with PBA Pro-Ams and Fan Day taking place at Olympia Lanes. The championship round takes place Sunday, live on ESPN at 1 p.m. EST.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship
Two bowlers who have had a lot of success in Indiana found more luck in Lake County Thursday as Todd Book finished atop the field of exempt bowlers and Mark Williams finished in first place in the senior division at the Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind. Book finished the day at +510, averaging 237.46 over two seven-game blocks. Williams wrapped up with +188, averaging 213.92 over two seven-game blocks.
From Thursday (taken from the Storm Website)
1. Todd Book Wapakoneta, Ohio 14 1620 3310 +510 236.43
2. Brian Kretzer Dayton, Ohio 14 1526 3222 +422 230.14 (ROTO GRIP)
3. Tommy Delutz Jr. Flushing, N.Y. 14 1609 3191 +391 227.93
4. Pete Weber St. Ann, Mo. 14 1692 3185 +385 227.50 (STORM)
5. Norm Duke Clermont, Fla. 14 1547 3177 +377 226.93 (STORM)
6. Wes Malott Argyle, Texas 14 1550 3175 +375 226.79 (ROTO GRIP)
7. Ken Abner Cincinnati 14 1559 3170 +370 226.43
8. Randy Weiss Columbia, S.C. 14 1578 3168 +368 226.29
9. Bill O'Neill Southampton, Pa. 14 1564 3159 +359 225.64
10. Doug Kent Newark, N.Y. 14 1572 3151 +351 225.07
From Thursday (taken from the Storm Website)
1. Todd Book Wapakoneta, Ohio 14 1620 3310 +510 236.43
2. Brian Kretzer Dayton, Ohio 14 1526 3222 +422 230.14 (ROTO GRIP)
3. Tommy Delutz Jr. Flushing, N.Y. 14 1609 3191 +391 227.93
4. Pete Weber St. Ann, Mo. 14 1692 3185 +385 227.50 (STORM)
5. Norm Duke Clermont, Fla. 14 1547 3177 +377 226.93 (STORM)
6. Wes Malott Argyle, Texas 14 1550 3175 +375 226.79 (ROTO GRIP)
7. Ken Abner Cincinnati 14 1559 3170 +370 226.43
8. Randy Weiss Columbia, S.C. 14 1578 3168 +368 226.29
9. Bill O'Neill Southampton, Pa. 14 1564 3159 +359 225.64
10. Doug Kent Newark, N.Y. 14 1572 3151 +351 225.07
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship
George Lambert IV of Wichita, Kan., finished atop the field of 99 bowlers to advance to Thursday’s Round of 64 at the Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind. Lambert finished the round with a total pinfall of 1592, averaging 227.43 for the seven-game block. He finished 29 pins ahead of second-place qualifier Lee Vanderhoef of Greenville, S.C.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Miller Leads Senior PBA Event
Hugh Miller of
The Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship is taking place from Nov. 4-9 at Olympia Lanes in
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
All-Time Greatest Bowlers
Numbers 39-50 on the Professional Bowling Association's All-Time Greatest Bowlers list.
- 39: Mike McGrath Career Titles: 10
Career Major Titles: 3
Career Earnings: $238,306 - Highlights: Won the very first tournament he entered in the 1965 Portland Open at the age of 19 and is the third-youngest player to win a PBA Tour title… Went on to win back-to-back National Championships in 1969 and ’70…. Was the Tour’s money leader in 1970 with $52,049… Won three titles in 1973 including the BPAA U.S. Open where he defeated Earl Anthony for the title… Inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1988.
- T-40: Joe Berardi Career Titles: 11
Career Major Titles: 3
Career Earnings: $825,185 - Highlights: Won multiple titles in three different seasons… Owns three Majors including the 1979 BPAA U.S. Open at age 24… Also won the 1982 Masters and 1983 Tournament of Champions… Inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1990.
- T-40: Tom Baker Career Titles: 10
Career Major Titles: 1
Career Senior Tour Titles: 8
Career Earnings: $1,734,699 - Highlights: Had a career-year in 1981, winning three titles… Won his ninth title in 1997 then waited until 2004 to win his next title which was also his first Major title… Won the 2004 PBA World Championship at the age of 49 to become the third-oldest bowler to win a Major… Has been a dominant force on the PBA Senior Tour, winning eight titles, including four Majors, in just three seasons… Named the PBA Senior Player of the Year an unprecedented three consecutive years… Inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1999.
- 42: Danny Wiseman Career Titles: 12
Career Major Titles: 1
Career Earnings: $1,427,554 - Highlights: Won his first title in his hometown of Baltimore in 1990 and went on to win a second title that season… Won twice again in 1991… Also won multiple titles in 1995… Won a title in three consecutive seasons from 2000 to 2002-03… After not winning a title in 2003-04, Wiseman bounced back to win his first career Major in 2004-05 when he captured the 2004 USBC Masters… Collected a career-high $186,050 in earnings that season… Teamed with Michael Fagan in 2007-08 to win his 12th title in the PBA Exempt Doubles Classic, helping Fagan win his first.
- 43: Doug Kent Career Titles: 10
Career Major Titles: 4
Career Earnings: $1,428,678 - Highlights: Won one title apiece in eight different seasons until capturing two in a career season in 2006-07 when he was named the PBA Player of the Year… Both titles were Majors as he won the USBC Masters and World Championship… Also won the USBC Masters in 1991 and the World Championship in 2002… Led the Tour in earnings in 2006-07, pocketing a career-high $200,530.
- 44: Patrick Allen Career Titles: 10
Career Major Titles: 1
Career Earnings: $1,112,151
Highlights: After winning his first title in 2001-02 and his second in 2003-04, had a breakout season in 2004-05 when he won three titles including the World Championship to earn PBA Player of the Year honors… Two of his titles that season came in back-to-back weeks… His $350,740 in earnings in 2004-05 stands as the second-highest single season total all time… Went on to win two more titles in 2005-06 and 2006-07 and won his 10th title in 2007-08… Became the PBA’s 36th millionaire in 2007.
- 45: John Guenther Career Titles: 11
Career Major Titles: 1
Career Earnings: $281,188 - 46: Gary Dickinson Career Titles: 8
Career Major Titles: 1
Career Senior Tour Titles: 12
Career Earnings: $1,360,386 - 47: Barry Asher Career Titles: 10
Career Earnings: $300,918 - 48: Tommy Hudson Career Titles: 10
Career Major Titles: 1
Career Earnings: $454,543 - 49: Mika Koivuniemi Career Titles: 8
Career Major Titles: 2
Career Earnings: $1,098,923 - 50: Bob Strampe Career Titles: 7
Career Major Titles: 3
Career Earnings: $248,180
Monday, November 3, 2008
PBA Tour
It was a day of firsts as Brad Angelo and Stefanie Nation each captured their first career ProfessionalBowlers Association (PBA) title at the Pepsi Viper Championship at Thunder Alley in
Angelo, a seven-year veteran of the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour, defeated No. 1 seed ChrisLoschetter of Avon, Ohio, 256-215 in the championship match. With both bowlers vying for their first title, the game was tied at 107 in the fifth frame and Angelo proceeded to strike in the sixth through 11th frames to run away with the victory. Prior to today, Angelo had appeared in 13 PBA televised finals without garnering a title.
“This is what everybody on the Tour always dreams of, it’s what we all do it for,” Angelo said. “I’ve been knocking on the door for several years, and it finally happened for me.”
Angelo, of Lockport, N.Y., who entered Sunday’s live televised finals as the No. 3 seed, defeated No. 4 seed Wes Malott of Argyle, Texas, 222-195, and No. 2 seed Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., 221-214, in order to advance through the stepladder format. Williams Jr., who is the all-time PBA titles leader with 44, became the first to surpass the $4 million mark with his third-place finish.
Stefanie Nation, of
The PBA Tour travels next to
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Today is the deadline.
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