The late Tom Skiff Jr. and his widow Joan Redington
Friday, April 24, 2009
1st Annual Tom Skiff Jr. Memorial Tourney
The 1st Annual Tom Skiff Memorial "Bowl For A Cure" doubles tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday May 9 at Kiamesha Lanes.
The two-person doubles team (any combination) tournament will celebrate the life of Tom Skiff Jr. by bowling for a cure for cancer.
As all bowlers who knew Tom we know that he left us early in life and we are now helping fund cancer research in his memory.
The fee per bowler will be $25 each with $10 going to Kiamesha Lanes, $10 to cancer research and $5 to the prize fund.
There will be a 50/50 during each game and the proceeds goes totally to cancer research.
You can register by May 2 at Kiamesha Lanes 794-5561 or contact Gillian Champagne-Kuchar at 845-674-8107 or email gckuchar@gmail.com and put in the subject line "Bowling For A Cure."
A Great Bowling
Season...See You
In Mid-September
An interesting 2008-09 bowling season is coming to an end. We certainly did not see the onslaught of 300 games as in years past and the economy did have some effect on overall bowling revenue.
Our congratulations to the many high average bowlers this season and to those who crafted those high scores and series.
Once again we find great disappointment in overall participation in the association tournament. The association will have to do a better job in the future by adding more incentive and much more prize money if this tournament expects to attract additional bowlers.
Criticism also to the association tournament committee who should become more familiar with tournament rules and re-rating procedures.
The entry deadline for the 84th Annual New York State USBC Open (Men's) Championship Tournament has been extended until May 24. Entry forms can be obtained by visiting bowl.com/associations.
Bowlers should not forget summer bowling leagues...call your local bowling establishment for details.
It's rap up time bowlers......have a healthy and fun-filled summer......see you in mid-September.
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league include a 201 by Roger Widmann, John Fink 235, 602, Mark Hawley 213, 232, Laresko Niifa 211, 222, Joseph Gager 211, Shirley Townsend 183, 195, 527, Ed Townsend 201, Paul Minton 206, 220, 604, Ricky Cabrera 220 and Dwayne Cabrera 201.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores from two weeks in the Wednesday Fun league include a 214, 224, 627 by Don Weniger, Dave Predmore 211, 214, Scott Robke 235, Joy Johannes 184, Diane Rutledge 189, Bill Rutledge 200, Scott Ropke 217, 235, 216, 668 and Jerry Kammeier 243, 204, 629.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's Independent league include a 245, 217, 212, 674 by Robert Johnson, Paul Ignatovich 249, 236, 652, Scott Ostrander 202, 233, 217, 652, Mitch Persbacker 235, 201, 627, Jack Hazen 202, 246, 618, Brian Tiffany 212, 222, 618Frank Couse Sr. 221, 202, 612, Robert McNaught 204, 209, 608, Paul Siegler 286, 606, James Dibble 215, 604, Daniel Wormuth 217, 600, Brendon Drumm 244, John Moffett 235, Allen Bullis Sr. 236 and Pat Kille 248.
In the Deposit Men's National league Carl Davis scored a 222, 278, 211, 711, Howey Couse Jr. 236, 213, 243, 692, Greg Keesler 201, 247, 232, 680, Paul Ignatovich 214, 233, 222, 669, Jim Valentine 258, 215, 633, Dale Conklin 240, 614, Robert Johnson 222 and Al Bullis Jr. 222.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 203, 255, 639 by Nate Sanders, Willy Bartley 225, 235, 647, David Graham 247, 223, 630, Rich Curry 211, Keith Smith 201, 203, Mike Mulligan 212, 207, Roy Sweeney 222, Danny Ricco 201, John Fischer 228, 246, 216, 690, Bill Helms 201, Art Stevens 204, Steve Rivers 200, Donald Durland 278, 247, 244, 769, Paul Durland 246, 219, 659, Jaryl Scott 214, 217, 600, Mark Wegener 265, 224, 677, George Budd 247, 615, Jason Jones Jr. 215, 235, 636, Alpesh C. Patel 203, 221, 200, 624, Jack Taylor 208, Daniel VanAken 234, Jim VanAken 209, 246, 651, Jason Jones 222, 606, John Hoffmann 227, 257, 278, 762, Peter Mitro 226, Jo Jo VanKeuren 237, 225, 279, 741, Richard Levine 213, 214, 621, Frank Amore 212, Tim Bilyeu 242, 224, 655, Harrison Cherry 204, 235, 621, Robert Hamilton 237, 610, Tim McIntyre 246, 247, 220, 713, Al Caycho 268, 223, 659, Jack Moylan 255, 203, 636, Kort Wheeler 246, 615, Angel Rodriguez 249, Glen Fraser 210, 205, Frank Scuderi 235, 214, 625, Eddie Lake 289, 258, 204, 751, Rick Lake 224, 235, 208, 667, Billy Curry Jr. 204, Paul Curry 254 and Allen Jones 221, 204, 602.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Donald Durland scored a 246, 690, Ed Guthrie 245, 695, Stan Gilmore 220, John Hoffmann 632, Crystal Price 253, 586, Carol McAdam 223, 576, Cara Nicholson 218 and Andrea Grossman 563.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 204, 223, 607, Donald Durland 222, 223, 266, 711, Matthew Fallon 214, Jon Wilhelm 223, 220, 603, Gregory Fallon 207, 245, 225, 677, John Fischer 244, 211, 625, Rick Lake 21, 236, 624, Frank Scuderi 203, 201, Kevin Stackhouse 210, 201, 204, 615, Tim McIntyre 201, 230, 602, George Battle Jr. 205, Dean Shattuck 210, 219, 226, 657, Art Eggleton 236, 613, John Hoffmann 245, 248, 214, 707, Tom Belgiovene 226, 216, 205, 647, Vinnie Collura 257, 625, Steven Rivera 211, Al Caycho 215, 236, 650, Eugene Morton 201, Kenny Atkins 208, 239, 268, 715, Eddie Lake 226, Anthony Atkins 201, 236, David Porter Jr. 227 and Frank DiCostanzo 212, 225, 631.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations including The Bowling Writers Association of America. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by telephone at 439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of this bowling column please visit our Web page at http://bght.blogspot.com
The 1st Annual Tom Skiff Memorial "Bowl For A Cure" doubles tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday May 9 at Kiamesha Lanes.
The two-person doubles team (any combination) tournament will celebrate the life of Tom Skiff Jr. by bowling for a cure for cancer.
As all bowlers who knew Tom we know that he left us early in life and we are now helping fund cancer research in his memory.
The fee per bowler will be $25 each with $10 going to Kiamesha Lanes, $10 to cancer research and $5 to the prize fund.
There will be a 50/50 during each game and the proceeds goes totally to cancer research.
You can register by May 2 at Kiamesha Lanes 794-5561 or contact Gillian Champagne-Kuchar at 845-674-8107 or email gckuchar@gmail.com and put in the subject line "Bowling For A Cure."
A Great Bowling
Season...See You
In Mid-September
An interesting 2008-09 bowling season is coming to an end. We certainly did not see the onslaught of 300 games as in years past and the economy did have some effect on overall bowling revenue.
Our congratulations to the many high average bowlers this season and to those who crafted those high scores and series.
Once again we find great disappointment in overall participation in the association tournament. The association will have to do a better job in the future by adding more incentive and much more prize money if this tournament expects to attract additional bowlers.
Criticism also to the association tournament committee who should become more familiar with tournament rules and re-rating procedures.
The entry deadline for the 84th Annual New York State USBC Open (Men's) Championship Tournament has been extended until May 24. Entry forms can be obtained by visiting bowl.com/associations.
Bowlers should not forget summer bowling leagues...call your local bowling establishment for details.
It's rap up time bowlers......have a healthy and fun-filled summer......see you in mid-September.
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league include a 201 by Roger Widmann, John Fink 235, 602, Mark Hawley 213, 232, Laresko Niifa 211, 222, Joseph Gager 211, Shirley Townsend 183, 195, 527, Ed Townsend 201, Paul Minton 206, 220, 604, Ricky Cabrera 220 and Dwayne Cabrera 201.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores from two weeks in the Wednesday Fun league include a 214, 224, 627 by Don Weniger, Dave Predmore 211, 214, Scott Robke 235, Joy Johannes 184, Diane Rutledge 189, Bill Rutledge 200, Scott Ropke 217, 235, 216, 668 and Jerry Kammeier 243, 204, 629.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's Independent league include a 245, 217, 212, 674 by Robert Johnson, Paul Ignatovich 249, 236, 652, Scott Ostrander 202, 233, 217, 652, Mitch Persbacker 235, 201, 627, Jack Hazen 202, 246, 618, Brian Tiffany 212, 222, 618Frank Couse Sr. 221, 202, 612, Robert McNaught 204, 209, 608, Paul Siegler 286, 606, James Dibble 215, 604, Daniel Wormuth 217, 600, Brendon Drumm 244, John Moffett 235, Allen Bullis Sr. 236 and Pat Kille 248.
In the Deposit Men's National league Carl Davis scored a 222, 278, 211, 711, Howey Couse Jr. 236, 213, 243, 692, Greg Keesler 201, 247, 232, 680, Paul Ignatovich 214, 233, 222, 669, Jim Valentine 258, 215, 633, Dale Conklin 240, 614, Robert Johnson 222 and Al Bullis Jr. 222.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 203, 255, 639 by Nate Sanders, Willy Bartley 225, 235, 647, David Graham 247, 223, 630, Rich Curry 211, Keith Smith 201, 203, Mike Mulligan 212, 207, Roy Sweeney 222, Danny Ricco 201, John Fischer 228, 246, 216, 690, Bill Helms 201, Art Stevens 204, Steve Rivers 200, Donald Durland 278, 247, 244, 769, Paul Durland 246, 219, 659, Jaryl Scott 214, 217, 600, Mark Wegener 265, 224, 677, George Budd 247, 615, Jason Jones Jr. 215, 235, 636, Alpesh C. Patel 203, 221, 200, 624, Jack Taylor 208, Daniel VanAken 234, Jim VanAken 209, 246, 651, Jason Jones 222, 606, John Hoffmann 227, 257, 278, 762, Peter Mitro 226, Jo Jo VanKeuren 237, 225, 279, 741, Richard Levine 213, 214, 621, Frank Amore 212, Tim Bilyeu 242, 224, 655, Harrison Cherry 204, 235, 621, Robert Hamilton 237, 610, Tim McIntyre 246, 247, 220, 713, Al Caycho 268, 223, 659, Jack Moylan 255, 203, 636, Kort Wheeler 246, 615, Angel Rodriguez 249, Glen Fraser 210, 205, Frank Scuderi 235, 214, 625, Eddie Lake 289, 258, 204, 751, Rick Lake 224, 235, 208, 667, Billy Curry Jr. 204, Paul Curry 254 and Allen Jones 221, 204, 602.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Donald Durland scored a 246, 690, Ed Guthrie 245, 695, Stan Gilmore 220, John Hoffmann 632, Crystal Price 253, 586, Carol McAdam 223, 576, Cara Nicholson 218 and Andrea Grossman 563.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 204, 223, 607, Donald Durland 222, 223, 266, 711, Matthew Fallon 214, Jon Wilhelm 223, 220, 603, Gregory Fallon 207, 245, 225, 677, John Fischer 244, 211, 625, Rick Lake 21, 236, 624, Frank Scuderi 203, 201, Kevin Stackhouse 210, 201, 204, 615, Tim McIntyre 201, 230, 602, George Battle Jr. 205, Dean Shattuck 210, 219, 226, 657, Art Eggleton 236, 613, John Hoffmann 245, 248, 214, 707, Tom Belgiovene 226, 216, 205, 647, Vinnie Collura 257, 625, Steven Rivera 211, Al Caycho 215, 236, 650, Eugene Morton 201, Kenny Atkins 208, 239, 268, 715, Eddie Lake 226, Anthony Atkins 201, 236, David Porter Jr. 227 and Frank DiCostanzo 212, 225, 631.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations including The Bowling Writers Association of America. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by telephone at 439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of this bowling column please visit our Web page at http://bght.blogspot.com
Malott Retains Crown as “King of Bowling” Series Begins
Newly-crowned PBA Player of the Year turns back Barnes in first Amp Energy test
Newly-crowned Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, withstood the first challenge to his reign as King of Bowling, defeating Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, Wednesday night in the inaugural King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy telecast at Lake Wales, Fla.
Trailing Barnes by nine pins after four frames, Malott when went on a seven-strike binge, racing away to a 268-214 victory after Barnes lost his carry.
Barnes, No. 3 in the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour Player of the Year points race, won a brilliant battle with No. 3 Norm Duke of Clermont, Fla., 257-248, for the right to challenge Malott for the King of Bowling throne. Barnes converted the 6-7-10 split in the sixth frame and then finished his game with six strikes in a row. Needing a strike for a shot at a 259 game of his own, Duke then left a 10 pin on his second shot in his half of the 10th frame.
While the preliminary match was going on, Malott had a chance to observe how the two leading challengers to his Player of the Year title were attacking the lanes.
“The king gets to decide which lane conditioning pattern is used,” Malott noted. “I went with the Scorpion pattern because I’ve had quite a bit of success on that one all year.
“The king has to sit on a throne right next to the action,” he continued, “so I had a bird’s eye view of what was going on. I knew the scores would be high, and I figured I’d just try to out-strike everyone. As it turned out, the lanes broke down just a little bit. I made a couple of slight adjustments that worked, and I threw the ball really well.”
Malott knew he was going to have his hands full, regardless of whom he had to bowl.
“At the end of the season, I did OK, but I wasn’t even a threat to make a TV show the last couple of tournaments,” he said. “I was fighting some timing issues. Being at the Kegel Training Center and knowing the way the lanes were oiled, the condition was fairly snug which allowed me to stay slow. By staying slow, it kinda fixed my timing issues.”
In a way, he was also pleased he got a chance to defend his King of Bowling crown against Barnes because of the way Barnes’ season ended in the Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open.
“(U.S. Open champion Mike) Scroggins knew he was fortunate to win,” Malott said. “Barnes threw one of the best shots of his career in the 10th frame and left an 8 pin. That 8 pin possibly cost him another U.S. Open title and possibly the Player of the Year title. But he was also the first guy to text me after the show and congratulate me. I gained that much more respect for him.”
By defeating Barnes, Malott collected $10,000 and earned the right to return as King of Bowling in week two of the five-week series of one-hour King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy telecasts – all of which air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays through May 20. In the next show, Malott will bowl the winner of a match between Patrick Allen of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Scroggins, the No. 4 and No. 5 players in the 2008-09 Player of the Year points race.
In week two, Malott also will confront ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Mike Wilbon, an enthusiastic casual bowler who accepted to bowl a game against Malott.
The week one King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy show will re-air on ESPN2 on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. Eastern.
Newly-crowned PBA Player of the Year turns back Barnes in first Amp Energy test
Newly-crowned Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, withstood the first challenge to his reign as King of Bowling, defeating Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, Wednesday night in the inaugural King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy telecast at Lake Wales, Fla.
Trailing Barnes by nine pins after four frames, Malott when went on a seven-strike binge, racing away to a 268-214 victory after Barnes lost his carry.
Barnes, No. 3 in the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour Player of the Year points race, won a brilliant battle with No. 3 Norm Duke of Clermont, Fla., 257-248, for the right to challenge Malott for the King of Bowling throne. Barnes converted the 6-7-10 split in the sixth frame and then finished his game with six strikes in a row. Needing a strike for a shot at a 259 game of his own, Duke then left a 10 pin on his second shot in his half of the 10th frame.
While the preliminary match was going on, Malott had a chance to observe how the two leading challengers to his Player of the Year title were attacking the lanes.
“The king gets to decide which lane conditioning pattern is used,” Malott noted. “I went with the Scorpion pattern because I’ve had quite a bit of success on that one all year.
“The king has to sit on a throne right next to the action,” he continued, “so I had a bird’s eye view of what was going on. I knew the scores would be high, and I figured I’d just try to out-strike everyone. As it turned out, the lanes broke down just a little bit. I made a couple of slight adjustments that worked, and I threw the ball really well.”
Malott knew he was going to have his hands full, regardless of whom he had to bowl.
“At the end of the season, I did OK, but I wasn’t even a threat to make a TV show the last couple of tournaments,” he said. “I was fighting some timing issues. Being at the Kegel Training Center and knowing the way the lanes were oiled, the condition was fairly snug which allowed me to stay slow. By staying slow, it kinda fixed my timing issues.”
In a way, he was also pleased he got a chance to defend his King of Bowling crown against Barnes because of the way Barnes’ season ended in the Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open.
“(U.S. Open champion Mike) Scroggins knew he was fortunate to win,” Malott said. “Barnes threw one of the best shots of his career in the 10th frame and left an 8 pin. That 8 pin possibly cost him another U.S. Open title and possibly the Player of the Year title. But he was also the first guy to text me after the show and congratulate me. I gained that much more respect for him.”
By defeating Barnes, Malott collected $10,000 and earned the right to return as King of Bowling in week two of the five-week series of one-hour King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy telecasts – all of which air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays through May 20. In the next show, Malott will bowl the winner of a match between Patrick Allen of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Scroggins, the No. 4 and No. 5 players in the 2008-09 Player of the Year points race.
In week two, Malott also will confront ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Mike Wilbon, an enthusiastic casual bowler who accepted to bowl a game against Malott.
The week one King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy show will re-air on ESPN2 on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. Eastern.
PBA World Series of Bowling
Inaugural event kicks off this August in Detroit area
Scheduling, tournament format, field sizes and prize money for this summer’s new Professional Bowlers Association World Series of Bowling in Detroit has been confirmed.
The inaugural event, which begins Aug. 2 and runs through Sept. 7, 2009, promises to be a revolutionary festival of competitive bowling boasting a $2 million prize fund and seven ESPN telecasts. The schedule is available at a new dedicated website, www.pbaworldseriesofbowling.com. Highlights include:
● Larger exempt Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour fields of 72, including three exemptions for international players and one “golden parachute” exemption to a player who lost his/her exemption in the past.
● Tournament Qualifying rounds, scheduled on weekends, will advance a minimum of 11 players into the main draw of World Series events.
● A revamped format will reward top qualifiers with byes through the first rounds of match play.
● The PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC will have more exempt players (18) and feature TQR rounds for the first time, advancing two players into each Women’s Series field.
● The schedule includes seven Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour events, five PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC events including the inaugural PBA Women’s World Championship, a rejuvenated PBA Senior World Championship and at least nine side-event sweepers or shootouts providing “something for everyone” in competitive bowling.
“The PBA World Series of Bowling will be a tremendous catalyst for both the revitalization of competitive bowling in America and for greater expansion of the PBA brand into international markets,” said PBA Chief Operating Officer Tom Clark. “It will also enable the PBA to capitalize on revolutionary television and online programming strategies and offer unique marketing and sponsorship opportunities.”
The PBA World Series of Bowling (WSOB) begins at Taylor Lanes in Taylor, Mich., with the Motor City Open, an open-entry Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour event utilizing a traditional qualifying, round robin match play and stepladder TV show format.
Following the Motor City Open, the WSOB moves to Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park for the next four weeks of high stakes bowling, including championships on all the PBA Experience lane patterns and the PBA World Championship, the first major championship of the season. The World Series of Bowling will culminate with “ESPN Week,” Sept. 5-7, featuring the taping of seven shows for broadcast on the network during the fall PBA Tour season.
“Every active PBA member – in fact, any competitive scratch bowler and PBA Experience league members – should make the pilgrimage to the Detroit area to compete in the World Series,” said Clark. “And any fan or member of the bowling industry will find these ‘40 days in August’ to be filled with some of the most unique and rewarding opportunities in the history of our sport.”
The PBA’s Web site pba.com will provide frequent live streaming coverage of World Series of Bowling events on Xtra Frame and a daily talk show will emanate from Thunderbowl.
The second half of the 2009-2010 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season will be more traditional, with live television and stops across the country between January and April, including three major championships – the Tournament of Champions, USBC Masters and U.S. Open.
Further updates and details will be posted regularly on pba.com regarding the PBA World Series of Bowling and the rest of the 2009-2010 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season, including entry and special exemption application information.
PBA WORLD SERIES OF BOWLING FACTS & FIGURES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
FIELDS FOR CHEETAH, VIPER, CHAMELEON, SCORPION AND SHARK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Exemptions from 2008-09 Point list/titles: 40.
Exemptions from 2009 Tour Trials (to be contested in Detroit in May): 8
Tournament Qualifying Round entries: 11
2008-09 TQR points leader
Exemptions from Regional Players Invitational: 7
International entries: 3
Medical deferment: 1
Golden parachute: 1
Total field: 72
(PBA Motor City Open and PBA World Championship are open field events)
FIELDS FOR PBA WOMEN’S SERIES PRESENTED BY USBC (FOUR EVENTS)
Exemptions from 2009 PBA Women’s Series Tour Trials (to be contested in Las Vegas in August): 12
Tournament Qualifying Round entries: 2
Exemptions for 2008-09 PBA Women’s Series Champions: 6
Total: 20
(PBA Women’s World Championship is an open field event)
PBA SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
is an open field event.
INTERNATIONAL EXEMPTIONS
Three players will be awarded full exemptions throughout the WSOB events. One spot will be awarded by the European Bowling Tour (EBT) through an agreement with the PBA. The other two spots will be chosen from player applications. Information on how to apply will appear online soon. The three selections will be made in June.
GOLDEN PARACHUTE EXEMPTION
Any former exempt player on the PBA Tour who lost his/her exemption at any point in the past four years may apply for this new exempt position. Following this year, the “golden parachute” exemption will come from the previous year’s crop of players who lose their exemption due to points. The exemption will be announced in May.
ENTRY FEES
Non-member TQR entry: $325 ($350 if paid on day of the TQR)
Non-member open field entry: $600
PBA member TQR Entry: $300 ($325 if paid on day of the TQR)
PBA member open field entry: $500
PRIZE FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
For field of 72 exempt tour events: $192,600 total purse ($25,000 first)
For Women’s Series field of 20 events: $50,800 total purse ($10,000 first)
SIDE EVENTS/SWEEPERS
Prize fund payout ratio: 5:1
All side action entry fees go directly into the prize fund; no lineage or administrative fees will be deducted. Three side tournaments with $250 entry fee are restricted to non-exempt players. Six side sweepers with $100 and $80 entry fees are open to all players, exempt or not.
In order to participate in any side event, a bowler must enter at least one of the main tournaments or any of the TQRs. Sweepers will be named after the lane patterns that will be used for them.
FORMATS
The first Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour event of the World Series is an open-field PBA Motor City Open, with a traditional qualifying rounds followed by 24 games of round robin for the top 24 qualifiers and a 5-man stepladder finals.
The five World Series “animal pattern” championships (and concurrent four Women’s Series championships, will use the following format:
Day 1
Practice Session
Day 2
Two seven-game qualifying rounds for 72 PBA Tour and 20 Women’s Series players (PBA Tour field will be cut to top 28, Women’s Series to top 8)
Day 3 (best 4 out of 7 games single-elimination match play)
PBA Tour Round of 28 (qualifiers #5 thru #28)
PBA Tour Round of 16 (Round of 28 winners plus qualifiers #1 thru #4)
Women’s Series Round of 8
PBA Tour Round of 8 (top four advance to TV finals)
Women’s Series Round of 4 (top two advance to TV finals)
Day 4
ESPN tape-delayed telecast
Inaugural event kicks off this August in Detroit area
Scheduling, tournament format, field sizes and prize money for this summer’s new Professional Bowlers Association World Series of Bowling in Detroit has been confirmed.
The inaugural event, which begins Aug. 2 and runs through Sept. 7, 2009, promises to be a revolutionary festival of competitive bowling boasting a $2 million prize fund and seven ESPN telecasts. The schedule is available at a new dedicated website, www.pbaworldseriesofbowling.com. Highlights include:
● Larger exempt Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour fields of 72, including three exemptions for international players and one “golden parachute” exemption to a player who lost his/her exemption in the past.
● Tournament Qualifying rounds, scheduled on weekends, will advance a minimum of 11 players into the main draw of World Series events.
● A revamped format will reward top qualifiers with byes through the first rounds of match play.
● The PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC will have more exempt players (18) and feature TQR rounds for the first time, advancing two players into each Women’s Series field.
● The schedule includes seven Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour events, five PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC events including the inaugural PBA Women’s World Championship, a rejuvenated PBA Senior World Championship and at least nine side-event sweepers or shootouts providing “something for everyone” in competitive bowling.
“The PBA World Series of Bowling will be a tremendous catalyst for both the revitalization of competitive bowling in America and for greater expansion of the PBA brand into international markets,” said PBA Chief Operating Officer Tom Clark. “It will also enable the PBA to capitalize on revolutionary television and online programming strategies and offer unique marketing and sponsorship opportunities.”
The PBA World Series of Bowling (WSOB) begins at Taylor Lanes in Taylor, Mich., with the Motor City Open, an open-entry Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour event utilizing a traditional qualifying, round robin match play and stepladder TV show format.
Following the Motor City Open, the WSOB moves to Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park for the next four weeks of high stakes bowling, including championships on all the PBA Experience lane patterns and the PBA World Championship, the first major championship of the season. The World Series of Bowling will culminate with “ESPN Week,” Sept. 5-7, featuring the taping of seven shows for broadcast on the network during the fall PBA Tour season.
“Every active PBA member – in fact, any competitive scratch bowler and PBA Experience league members – should make the pilgrimage to the Detroit area to compete in the World Series,” said Clark. “And any fan or member of the bowling industry will find these ‘40 days in August’ to be filled with some of the most unique and rewarding opportunities in the history of our sport.”
The PBA’s Web site pba.com will provide frequent live streaming coverage of World Series of Bowling events on Xtra Frame and a daily talk show will emanate from Thunderbowl.
The second half of the 2009-2010 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season will be more traditional, with live television and stops across the country between January and April, including three major championships – the Tournament of Champions, USBC Masters and U.S. Open.
Further updates and details will be posted regularly on pba.com regarding the PBA World Series of Bowling and the rest of the 2009-2010 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season, including entry and special exemption application information.
PBA WORLD SERIES OF BOWLING FACTS & FIGURES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
FIELDS FOR CHEETAH, VIPER, CHAMELEON, SCORPION AND SHARK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Exemptions from 2008-09 Point list/titles: 40.
Exemptions from 2009 Tour Trials (to be contested in Detroit in May): 8
Tournament Qualifying Round entries: 11
2008-09 TQR points leader
Exemptions from Regional Players Invitational: 7
International entries: 3
Medical deferment: 1
Golden parachute: 1
Total field: 72
(PBA Motor City Open and PBA World Championship are open field events)
FIELDS FOR PBA WOMEN’S SERIES PRESENTED BY USBC (FOUR EVENTS)
Exemptions from 2009 PBA Women’s Series Tour Trials (to be contested in Las Vegas in August): 12
Tournament Qualifying Round entries: 2
Exemptions for 2008-09 PBA Women’s Series Champions: 6
Total: 20
(PBA Women’s World Championship is an open field event)
PBA SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
is an open field event.
INTERNATIONAL EXEMPTIONS
Three players will be awarded full exemptions throughout the WSOB events. One spot will be awarded by the European Bowling Tour (EBT) through an agreement with the PBA. The other two spots will be chosen from player applications. Information on how to apply will appear online soon. The three selections will be made in June.
GOLDEN PARACHUTE EXEMPTION
Any former exempt player on the PBA Tour who lost his/her exemption at any point in the past four years may apply for this new exempt position. Following this year, the “golden parachute” exemption will come from the previous year’s crop of players who lose their exemption due to points. The exemption will be announced in May.
ENTRY FEES
Non-member TQR entry: $325 ($350 if paid on day of the TQR)
Non-member open field entry: $600
PBA member TQR Entry: $300 ($325 if paid on day of the TQR)
PBA member open field entry: $500
PRIZE FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
For field of 72 exempt tour events: $192,600 total purse ($25,000 first)
For Women’s Series field of 20 events: $50,800 total purse ($10,000 first)
SIDE EVENTS/SWEEPERS
Prize fund payout ratio: 5:1
All side action entry fees go directly into the prize fund; no lineage or administrative fees will be deducted. Three side tournaments with $250 entry fee are restricted to non-exempt players. Six side sweepers with $100 and $80 entry fees are open to all players, exempt or not.
In order to participate in any side event, a bowler must enter at least one of the main tournaments or any of the TQRs. Sweepers will be named after the lane patterns that will be used for them.
FORMATS
The first Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour event of the World Series is an open-field PBA Motor City Open, with a traditional qualifying rounds followed by 24 games of round robin for the top 24 qualifiers and a 5-man stepladder finals.
The five World Series “animal pattern” championships (and concurrent four Women’s Series championships, will use the following format:
Day 1
Practice Session
Day 2
Two seven-game qualifying rounds for 72 PBA Tour and 20 Women’s Series players (PBA Tour field will be cut to top 28, Women’s Series to top 8)
Day 3 (best 4 out of 7 games single-elimination match play)
PBA Tour Round of 28 (qualifiers #5 thru #28)
PBA Tour Round of 16 (Round of 28 winners plus qualifiers #1 thru #4)
Women’s Series Round of 8
PBA Tour Round of 8 (top four advance to TV finals)
Women’s Series Round of 4 (top two advance to TV finals)
Day 4
ESPN tape-delayed telecast
The Professional Bowlers Association returns to prime-time
A five-week series of one-hour King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy telecasts will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays April 22 through May 20.Each show will open with two of the top players from the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season bowling a one-game match for the right to bowl the reigning "King" for a $10,000 prize.The winner of the "King of Bowling" match will return the following week where two new challengers will try to knock him off his throne.A highlight of the opening telecast will be a special appearance by ESPN's"Pardon the Interruption" co-host Michael Wilbon. Don't miss any of the excitement!Starting Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2!
A five-week series of one-hour King of Bowling Powered by Amp Energy telecasts will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays April 22 through May 20.Each show will open with two of the top players from the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season bowling a one-game match for the right to bowl the reigning "King" for a $10,000 prize.The winner of the "King of Bowling" match will return the following week where two new challengers will try to knock him off his throne.A highlight of the opening telecast will be a special appearance by ESPN's"Pardon the Interruption" co-host Michael Wilbon. Don't miss any of the excitement!Starting Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Here & There Column 4-21-09
Where Is The Truth In Politics ?
Can we trust our politicians and do they know how to tell the truth?
This is truly a sincere question we have following a recent scenario involving local politicians and we have heavy concerns from these individuals when it comes to giving statements that are questionable.
On a county level recently near the end of March District 1 Legislator David Sager sent an email (copy of which was sent to this columnist) whereby he challenged and questioned County Manager David Fanslau and Legislature Chairman Jonathan Rouis about statements in which they claimed no knowledge of county jobs offered to Minority Leader Leni Binder.
Sager's email said, "you know damn well that you and some of your subversive cohorts have been offering Leni a job for many months," and "having seen you both in operation, I clearly understand your methods....get faced with the facts in public and deny, deny, deny."
The District 1 legislator's email said " I have a novel idea...instead of finding sneaky ways to manipulate your voting power and support your 'agenda', just do the right thing and be honest public servants that really give a damn about Sullivan County."
Sager went on to state, "to say that we need this reform in this county is the understatement of the century....too bad the AG's office doesn't seem to know that the county exists.....boy would they have a field day."
The District 1 legislator concluded by saying, "the fact that you would essentially attempt to bribe an elected official to remove her from office is unconscionable."
Legislady Binder shortly after that acknowledged that "I've had an offer from the county," with Chairman Rouis and Manager Fanslau saying they were not aware of any offers made to Binder.
The truth should be known here but will most likely never come to the surface.
Truth in politics.....the general public would like to see more of it.
Can we trust our politicians and do they know how to tell the truth?
This is truly a sincere question we have following a recent scenario involving local politicians and we have heavy concerns from these individuals when it comes to giving statements that are questionable.
On a county level recently near the end of March District 1 Legislator David Sager sent an email (copy of which was sent to this columnist) whereby he challenged and questioned County Manager David Fanslau and Legislature Chairman Jonathan Rouis about statements in which they claimed no knowledge of county jobs offered to Minority Leader Leni Binder.
Sager's email said, "you know damn well that you and some of your subversive cohorts have been offering Leni a job for many months," and "having seen you both in operation, I clearly understand your methods....get faced with the facts in public and deny, deny, deny."
The District 1 legislator's email said " I have a novel idea...instead of finding sneaky ways to manipulate your voting power and support your 'agenda', just do the right thing and be honest public servants that really give a damn about Sullivan County."
Sager went on to state, "to say that we need this reform in this county is the understatement of the century....too bad the AG's office doesn't seem to know that the county exists.....boy would they have a field day."
The District 1 legislator concluded by saying, "the fact that you would essentially attempt to bribe an elected official to remove her from office is unconscionable."
Legislady Binder shortly after that acknowledged that "I've had an offer from the county," with Chairman Rouis and Manager Fanslau saying they were not aware of any offers made to Binder.
The truth should be known here but will most likely never come to the surface.
Truth in politics.....the general public would like to see more of it.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Bowling Highlights Column 4-17-09
PBA PR/Media Relations Manager Mike Jakubowski
Jeff Mark, left, Production Coordinator for the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Mike Jakubowski, PBA PR/Media Relations Manager prepare to go on the air with the PBA Xtra Frame Internet show.Xtra Frame & Mike Jakubowski
Fans of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) are indeed missing a lot of the action if they are not subscribers to the PBA Xtra Frame.
If you are an ardent fans of the sport of bowling and in particular the PBA then Xtra Frame is a must.
The subscription video and multimedia service was recently visited by Bowling Highlights News when the tour stop made its way to Norwich, CT during the week of March 16-22 at the Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center.
At the Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center we also had the opportunity to meet and talk to the new PBA PR/Media Relations Manager Mike Jukubowski, a very talented rich professional.
Mike pointed out that the Xtra Frame features live each week the round of 8 finals, new features for live scoring, including pin tracker technology, exclusive player interviews, special "behind the scenes" features on topics such as ball lay-out, live on the road, setting up for a PBA event, weekly oil pattern review, interview with each week's winner, special matches made for only Xtra Frame viewers and fans choice videos.
With the PBA's plans for the first half of the 2009-10 Tour consisting of mostly taped telecasts derived from a five-week stay in the metro Detroit area a lot of what's going on in the PBA will be available because of more planned Xtra Frame coverage.
PBA bowlers will bowl in Detroit from August 1 through September 6 in what they are calling the "World Series of Bowling." The taped telecasts be aired during the months of October through December but live coverage of some parts of this competition will be available on Xtra Frame.
The only live show in December will be the PBA World Championship on December 13. Starting in January 10 tournament with live TV coverage will run from January through April.
Cutting down on the live TV show coverage during October through December and the setting up of the in house television arena will cut TV production costs about $100,000 per live show.
PBA officials are saying that when the tour was big on Saturday afternoons on ABC it was January through April when everybody watched and they feel they will be able to make that half of the years tour bigger and better.
Enter Xtra Frame which is growing in leaps and bounds and this Internet based media will surely become more popular with the announced changes for the 2009-10 PBA Tour season.
Jakubowski pointed out that PBA fans viewing Xtra Frame get to see great matches like the Wes Malott vs Chris Barnes battle and they were also treated to the PBA 50th anniversary gala video and the Walter Ray Williams Jr. Peter Weber exhibition webcast match.
The PBA's online source for exclusive video programming is becoming more and more popular and the addition of PR/Media Relations Manager Mike Jakibowski make the shows appearance much more professional.
As a professional consultant Mike is also presently the managing partner at MJ Worldwide, LLC. He previously has been manager of Sponsorship Acquisitions at the United States Bowling Congress, formerly director of electronic media operations at the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and he has been the Video Production Manager at the Wisconsin Center District.
Seeing Mike in action at several of the Pro tour stops this year we have seen a very dedicated professional with experience in integrated marketing/communications and shows that he has an excellent track record which demonstrates consistent achievement and advancement by means of motivational leadership, creative asset management and constructive team building.
One of Mike's many specialties which is very evident as he works the mike at the PBA tour stops is how he handles the live special event production of Extra Frame and the preliminary events prior to the start of the live TV show Sunday afternoons.
Congratulations to the PBA for the great addition of Mike Jakubowski to this venue.
For Xtra Frame subscription information, log on to pba.com/xtraframe
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's tip is for bowlers using performance bowling balls. These balls are made of urethane, urethane with reactive additives, with or without particles.
All performance balls come out of the box with either some degree of matte finish, a compounded finish or polished finish,
When a manufacturer chooses a box finish for a bowling ball, many times it is for shelf appeal. All companies want you to choose their products. What you need to know as a customer is that the cover on your performance ball can be adjusted to best fit your needs.
What does this mean for a customer? To maximize your scoring ability on a given lane condition, the cover stock of your bowling ball must match the lane condition. If your ball is grabbing too early, you will need some polish. If the ball is already polished, use a higher degree of polish, preferably something with a slip agent. This will help you get the ball down the lane with less effort. The tell tale sign of a ball grabbing the lane too soon is when you see the ball start to hook and then it stops hooking.
On the other hand, if you ball is skidding too far down the lane, you will need surface friction on the ball. How much friction you need will depend on your ball speed, rev rate and the amount of oil on the lane. The degree of matte finish could be as little as 4000 or as much as 320.
Reminder....these are adjustments to fine tune your ball reaction. It is up to your Pro Shop professional to help you purchase the ball or balls with the proper core and cover to match both your game and the lane surface on which you bowl. Depending on how serious you are about your bowling, and how many centers you bowl in, you may need more than one ball to help you match the conditions.
And always remember.....your equipment should be cleaned each time it is used.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-341-1694 or via email at mikespro@warwick.net
Tri-County Assn.
Announces This
Years Champions
The Tri-County NY USBC has announced the champions of this years tournaments held at Kiamesha Lanes.
In the Women's Tournament the first place team champion is Pin Busters. Members of that team include Karen Yahnke, Cathy Mioduscewski, Antonia Loyer and Soly Zimmerman. Their winning score was 2646. They were awarded championship shirts and $500.
Second place and $300 went to Dean Construction with a 2625 score. Third place was Accord Speedway and $200 went to this squad with a 2603 score. Fourth place was Nisbitts Tae Kwon Do who won $100 with a 2573 score. Fifth place was Mullers Auto Body who won $84 with a 2571 score.
Doubles event champions were Maria Golfsmith and Donna Bilyeu with a 1368 score. Shirts and $250 were award to this team.
Singles event champion was Lois DuBois with a 713 score. She won a championship shirt and $125.
All Events champion is Soly Zimmerman with a 2182 winning score good for a championship shirt and $42.
Men's team champion in the Open Tournament division is Boy's Nite Out with team members Paul Minton, Edwin Blume, Frank Emmens and Dwayne Cabrera. Their winning score was 3100. Championship shirts and $600 went to the winning squad.
The See Ya team comprised of Soly Zimmerman, Antonia Loyer, Dale Loyer and Eric Zimmerman took second place with a 2925 total goof for $336.
Doubles champions are Soly Zimmerman and Eric Zimmerman with a 1607 total. $300 and championship shirts were awarded to this team.
Singles event champion is Dwayne Cabrera with a 923 total good for $200 and a shirt.
All Events champion is Dwayne Cabrera with a 2617 total good for $100 and a shirt.
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 215, 500 by Dee Dee Schrader, Sharon Cunningham 197, Judy Mohn 195, 188, 188, 571, Maureen Schlott 205, 513, Becky Williams 188, Ingrid Ott 213, 540, Jane Benson 202, 532, Susan Heinicle 227, 515, Rebecca Rhodes 216, 233, 607, Sue Naughton 194, 188, 197, 579, Lillian Zieres 228, 251, 619, Christina Burr 201, Eleanor Glassel 182, Debra Loughrey 201, 200, 218, 619, Lillian Lahm 184, 180, Debbie Schick 223, 238, 632, Phyllis Grillo 202, Jackie Lynn Bro;ckner 198, Joann Brockner 252, 201, 584 and Desiree Rossomoto 198, 188, 555.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Mark Hawley scored a 243, Joseph Gager 220, Mike Beseth 215, Kory Keesler 239, 601, Bob Cady 212, John Fink 206, Frank Emmens 208 and Dwayne Cabrera 216.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's Independent league include a 200, 235, 234, 669 by Jack Hazen, Mitch Persbacker 252, 209, 646, Richard Layton 212, 246, 643, Shawn Tracy 210, 224, 201, 635, Daniel Wormuth 203, 237, 632, James Dibble 216, 201, 204, 621, Andrew Bullis 237, 617, Robert Johnson 229, 203, 614, Frank Couse 209, 203, 200, 612, Bill Gleim 244, 610, Lee Stanton 206, 241, 606, Robert John son 204, 236, 604, Robert McNaught 244, Richard Price 244, Cody Conway 226, Josh Rice 237, Pat Kille 233, Glenn Bowker 238 and Neil Mosher 235.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Paul Ignatovich scored a 259, 213, 670, Andrew Bullis 204, 226, 235, 665, Matt Johnson 242, 212, 642, Jeff Curtis 211, 221, 203, 635, Norm Ellis 229, 615, Norm Ellis Sr. 220, Bill Gleim 207, 212, Len Terrell 206, Neil Mosher 214, 206, John Gurnick 208, 205, Don Ferris 208, Al Bullis Jr. 255, Jim Van Luvender 220, Howard Couse Sr. 243, Carl Davis 205, Jim Valentine 210, Harry Triebe Sr. 215 and Fran Wormuth 219.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Thursday Ladies league include a 181 by Joyce Haring, Liz Burgio 190, 507, Barb Merton 188, 519, Connie McKenley 192, 196, 535, Valerie Fersch 198, 501, Debbie Heins 180, Joan Lake 180, 505, Lisa Cartwright 210, 515 and Cathy Carpenter 221, 550.
In the final week this season for the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division George VanAken scored a 125. In the Bantams division Shivan Patel scored 104 and Nathaniel Edwards 111, 130. In the Preps division Mikayla DeGraw scored 107, Michael Hope 101, 120, Nicole Scudari 75, Sarah Rustic 128, Shaym Patel 112, 95, Rup Patel 125, 136 and Nathaniel Goldsmith 115, 147, 136. In the Jr/Mjrs division Jared Friedman scored a 154, 186, Kristy Gessman 135, 126, Michael Edwards 158, 123, Bryden Fraser 127, 136, Amber Bock 120, Shivani Patel 165, 147, Kishan Patel 164, Michael Scuderi 196, Pedro Agapito III a 225, 187, 200, 612, Shane Dietchman 232, 163, Sarah Durland 110, Michael Brown 123, Jason Moss 205, 219, Steven Sinistorie 185, 155 and Eddie Walsh 205, 191, 185, 581.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations including The Bowling Writers Association of America. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores and turnament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of this bowling column visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Carolyn Dorin-BallardDorin-Ballard Almost a “10” in PBA Women’s Series Showdown Win
Hall of Famer breaks TV record with 20 consecutive strikes in women’s special event
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard was almost a “10” in recording one of the most unusual victories in her hall of fame bowling career at the Kagal Training Center.
Dorin-Ballard, one of the most successful women bowlers in history, rolled a television record 20 consecutive strikes, including 11 in a row in the title match, to win the inaugural PBA Women’s Series Showdown presented by the United States Bowling Congress which aired on ESPN last Sunday.
In an event that employed the Johnny Petraglia Scoring System for the first time on national television, the Keller, Texas, resident posted a near-perfect score of 11 in the Championship Round Title match to nip Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio, by a single point and rising star Stefanie Nation of Arlington, Texas, by two points.
Under the Petraglia system, players receive one point for each ball thrown in each frame – and the lowest score wins. A perfect game – 10 strikes – is a “10.” And that’s what Dorin-Ballard almost had, except for the 10 pin she left (and converted) in her 10th frame. Woessner nearly matched her, rolling eight strikes along with a pair of spares in the third and fourth frames for a score of 12. Nation threw seven strikes and converted three spares for her score of 13.
“I’m still in shock,” Dorin-Ballard said. “I was lucky to get into the championship round.”
Dorin-Ballard, who collected a $25,000 first prize, also threw nine strikes in the Championship Round Wild Card match, but she wound up in a 12-12 tie with Wendy Macpherson of Henderson, Nev., because she missed a single pin spare conversion attempt in the second frame. Needing a third shot to make the six pin in that frame, Dorin-Ballard’s score of three for that frame kept Macpherson in the match. Dorin-Ballard then had to throw another three strikes in a row to nip Macpherson by a single pin to win a three-ball roll-off to get into the championship round.
“Any time you bowl Wendy Macpherson, you have to bowl your best game,” Dorin-Ballard said. “All of these ladies know how to strike. I knew I had to keep striking to have a chance.”
It was a unique event for the six top performers in the PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC champions during the 2008-09 season, and it gave the women an opportunity to showcase their bowling skills in an usual bowling environment.
“I am glad the women are back on television,” Dorlin-Ballard added. “This series of events is a step in the right direction for the future of women’s professional bowling. With the help of the PBA, USBC, Brunswick, Dexter, Turbo and Kegel, it’s just a matter of time before other sponsors come forward and see the value of the women’s tour.”
PBA WOMEN’S SERIES SHOWDOWN
PRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS
Kegel Training Center, Lake Wales, Fla.
Final Standings
1, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, Keller, Texas, $25,000
2, Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, $12,000
3, Stefanie Nation, Arlington, Texas, $5,000
4, Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev., $3,000
5, Missy Bellinder, Fullerton, Calif., $3,000
6, Michele Feldman, Auburn, N.Y., $2,000
Championship (Petraglia Scoring System based on one point for each ball thrown in each of 10 frames; low score wins)
Dorin-Ballard 11, Woessner 12, Nation 13
Wild Card Round (lowest score advanced to Championship Round)
Dorin-Ballard 12, Macpherson 12, Bellinder 17 (Dorin-Ballard won a three-ball roll-off with Macpherson, 30-29)
Elimination Round (winners advanced to championship round; next three lowest scores advanced to Wild Card Round)
Match One – Woessner 12, Macpherson 15, Dorin-Ballard 17
Match Two – Nation 12, Bellinder 15, Feldman 18 (Feldman eliminated)
Hall of Famer breaks TV record with 20 consecutive strikes in women’s special event
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard was almost a “10” in recording one of the most unusual victories in her hall of fame bowling career at the Kagal Training Center.
Dorin-Ballard, one of the most successful women bowlers in history, rolled a television record 20 consecutive strikes, including 11 in a row in the title match, to win the inaugural PBA Women’s Series Showdown presented by the United States Bowling Congress which aired on ESPN last Sunday.
In an event that employed the Johnny Petraglia Scoring System for the first time on national television, the Keller, Texas, resident posted a near-perfect score of 11 in the Championship Round Title match to nip Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio, by a single point and rising star Stefanie Nation of Arlington, Texas, by two points.
Under the Petraglia system, players receive one point for each ball thrown in each frame – and the lowest score wins. A perfect game – 10 strikes – is a “10.” And that’s what Dorin-Ballard almost had, except for the 10 pin she left (and converted) in her 10th frame. Woessner nearly matched her, rolling eight strikes along with a pair of spares in the third and fourth frames for a score of 12. Nation threw seven strikes and converted three spares for her score of 13.
“I’m still in shock,” Dorin-Ballard said. “I was lucky to get into the championship round.”
Dorin-Ballard, who collected a $25,000 first prize, also threw nine strikes in the Championship Round Wild Card match, but she wound up in a 12-12 tie with Wendy Macpherson of Henderson, Nev., because she missed a single pin spare conversion attempt in the second frame. Needing a third shot to make the six pin in that frame, Dorin-Ballard’s score of three for that frame kept Macpherson in the match. Dorin-Ballard then had to throw another three strikes in a row to nip Macpherson by a single pin to win a three-ball roll-off to get into the championship round.
“Any time you bowl Wendy Macpherson, you have to bowl your best game,” Dorin-Ballard said. “All of these ladies know how to strike. I knew I had to keep striking to have a chance.”
It was a unique event for the six top performers in the PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC champions during the 2008-09 season, and it gave the women an opportunity to showcase their bowling skills in an usual bowling environment.
“I am glad the women are back on television,” Dorlin-Ballard added. “This series of events is a step in the right direction for the future of women’s professional bowling. With the help of the PBA, USBC, Brunswick, Dexter, Turbo and Kegel, it’s just a matter of time before other sponsors come forward and see the value of the women’s tour.”
PBA WOMEN’S SERIES SHOWDOWN
PRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS
Kegel Training Center, Lake Wales, Fla.
Final Standings
1, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, Keller, Texas, $25,000
2, Jodi Woessner, Oregon, Ohio, $12,000
3, Stefanie Nation, Arlington, Texas, $5,000
4, Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev., $3,000
5, Missy Bellinder, Fullerton, Calif., $3,000
6, Michele Feldman, Auburn, N.Y., $2,000
Championship (Petraglia Scoring System based on one point for each ball thrown in each of 10 frames; low score wins)
Dorin-Ballard 11, Woessner 12, Nation 13
Wild Card Round (lowest score advanced to Championship Round)
Dorin-Ballard 12, Macpherson 12, Bellinder 17 (Dorin-Ballard won a three-ball roll-off with Macpherson, 30-29)
Elimination Round (winners advanced to championship round; next three lowest scores advanced to Wild Card Round)
Match One – Woessner 12, Macpherson 15, Dorin-Ballard 17
Match Two – Nation 12, Bellinder 15, Feldman 18 (Feldman eliminated)
Here & There Column 4-14-09
Clergy Speak About Economic Discipline
We spent several hours for lunch recently with two members of the tri-county clergy who spoke about the loss of economic discipline and how America today is the largest debtor in the world.
The two prominent members of the clergy said they would speak openly to me but asked that they not be identified because they feared repercussions from some members of their congregations and possibly from the government.
They openly confessed being somewhat conservative fundamentalist pastors with fairly large congregations.
Some history was brought into our conversation with one pastor pointing out that ancient Rome fell because of massive spending and financial difficulty and lessons of history indicate that the loss of economic discipline can lead to the destruction of a nation.
"America is spending itself into national bankruptcy.....we have gone from being the greatest creditor nation to now being the largest debtor in the world," one pastor concluded.
The two pastors were both very adamant that they fear our country has gotten into the mood of free spending and fiscal irresponsibility.
I asked the bold question, could America fall and go the way of powerful nations and both pastors said this nations shocking financial status does not look good and they boldly from a religious standpoint indicated that God gave America its status, its territory and its resources and wealth to make us a powerful nation and that God has that power to remove these things from us.
Both pastors voiced strong opinion regarding Bible prophecy and said that America was founded on Godly principles but that the United States is sliding toward a national debacle and there are many warnings within the Bible that urge us to live our lives according to Godly principles.
These members of the clergy strongly urged our nation to return to economic discipline or face dire consequences.
We spent several hours for lunch recently with two members of the tri-county clergy who spoke about the loss of economic discipline and how America today is the largest debtor in the world.
The two prominent members of the clergy said they would speak openly to me but asked that they not be identified because they feared repercussions from some members of their congregations and possibly from the government.
They openly confessed being somewhat conservative fundamentalist pastors with fairly large congregations.
Some history was brought into our conversation with one pastor pointing out that ancient Rome fell because of massive spending and financial difficulty and lessons of history indicate that the loss of economic discipline can lead to the destruction of a nation.
"America is spending itself into national bankruptcy.....we have gone from being the greatest creditor nation to now being the largest debtor in the world," one pastor concluded.
The two pastors were both very adamant that they fear our country has gotten into the mood of free spending and fiscal irresponsibility.
I asked the bold question, could America fall and go the way of powerful nations and both pastors said this nations shocking financial status does not look good and they boldly from a religious standpoint indicated that God gave America its status, its territory and its resources and wealth to make us a powerful nation and that God has that power to remove these things from us.
Both pastors voiced strong opinion regarding Bible prophecy and said that America was founded on Godly principles but that the United States is sliding toward a national debacle and there are many warnings within the Bible that urge us to live our lives according to Godly principles.
These members of the clergy strongly urged our nation to return to economic discipline or face dire consequences.
Bowling Highlights Column 4-10-09
"Little Lefty" Is On A Roll-Notches 24th
Sixty-eight year-old Monticello bowler John Hoffman is on a late season roll at Kiamesha Lanes.
After wondering if and when he would bowl another 300 game, the "Little Lefty" now has recorded two 300 games within a three week time span.
On March 30, in the Monday Men's league Hoffmann recorded his 24th career 300 game on lanes 15 and 16 using a Roto Grip Quest bowling ball.
His total for the night included a 300, 254, 243, 797 with a 6-7-10 split in the last frame of the third game costing him an 800 series. In the 300 game all 12 strikes were in the 1-2 pocket.
Three weeks ago on March 10 in the Tuesday Mixed Firemen's league at Kiamesha Lanes Hoffmann recorded his 23ed career 300.
Previous to that his last 300 game came on March 16, 2008 in the doubles event of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Association tournament at Pin Street Lanes in Warwick.
His Monday night team is Coldwell Bankers with team mates Jim VanAken, Jason Jones and Tom Belgiovene.
Hoffmann recorded his first 300 game on July 23, 1991 in the Essex County New Jersey Association in the 420 DBLS. SMT league at Eagle Rock Lanes.
Hoffmann is a well-known technical bowler and when Mike Luongo, now the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Storm and Roto Grip, drilled out the Roto Grip Quest ball for Hoffmann, Luongo noted to this columnist that "John has a real nice game."
John won the high average bowler honors with a 229 in the Tri-County NY USBC Association for the 2006-2007 season. He bowled professionally from 1990 to 1993 in the Northeast Regional Bowlers Professional Bowlers Association where he got his "Little Lefty" nickname from PBA Tour Bowler Tommy Delutz Jr.
Hoffmann was also the 2007 Tri-County NY USBC Senior's Champion and a New Jersey State Senior champion.
USBC and former ABC records have Hoffmann with eight 11-strikes in a row games, one 298 game, two 299 games and nine 800 plus series.
He presently maintains a 222 average in the Monday Men's league, a 224 in the Tuesday Mixed Fireman's league and a 219 in the Wednesday Men's league, all at Kiamesha Lanes. He also bowled in the Sunday Thunder 102 Mixed Fun league.
Three years ago he became a certified USBC coach and is considered an excellent teacher of the game.
Hoffmann has been bowling for some 52 years, is single and retired and lives in the South Woods Road area of the Town of Thompson.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's column will answer a question many bowlers ask about side weight....will it make my ball hook?
The answer is no is will not make your bowling ball hook.
I have been fortunate to be able to spend some time with technical experts, and although we have suspected for quite some time, we now have the proof.
Two factors are needed to make a bowling ball hook.....friction and rotation. (Gravity is also needed but I think that we all understand that or we would all be floating around).
You could take a bowling ball with the strongest weight block on the market, the most aggressive cover, drill it maximum leverage, add all the weight you want, and use a big balance hole, but, if the bowler does not impact proper rotation, or if friction on the ball's path down the lanes is not there......the ball will just go straight.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip bowling Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-341-1694 or via email at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 511 by Lillian Zieres, Judy Mohn 186, 188, 537, Jackie Lynn Brockner 189 and Ruth Brustman 199.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businesmen league Tom Kehrley scored a 200, Bob Cady 205, Shirley Townsend 186, Paul Minton 215, 228, 611, Ed Townsend 203, Kory Keesler 228, Bruce Rutledge 235, Mark Hawley 200, Laresko Niifa 211 and Joseph Gager 223.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Friday Couples league which compled league plan last week included a 233, 247, 248, 728 by Daniel Wormuth, Robert Ellis 222, 209, 254, 685, Howard Couse 213, 223, 218, 654, James Dibble 257, 633, Carl Davis 200, 258, 618, Scott Ellis 223, 232, 617, Brian Robinson 244, 205, 615, Mike Horton 214, Rick Mills 214, 203, Mark McGraw 244, Cecil Spencer 206, 213, Jonney Stanton 211, Bill Gleim 214, Anne Couse 204, 529, Julie Martin 190, Janet Ellis 188, Susan Clark 187 and Sandy Winans 180.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Fun league include a 210 by Scott Ropke, Charlie Krull 244 and Mark Willmot 210, 212, 600.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 219, 237, 648 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 215, Lloyd Bridges 206, Chuck McAllister 225, 219, 633, Keith Smith 201, John Fischer 279, 246, 719, Bill Helms 213, Art Stevens 204, Brian Marino 239, Wayne Pirnos 201, 211, Kevin Stackhouse 205, 204, Gil Suarez 244, 213, 648, Mike Mulligan 203, Danny Ricco 223, 226, 600, Jim VanAken 232, 202, 617, Jason Jones 212, 202, Tom Belgiovene 209, 208, 604, John Hoffmann 236, 279, 256, 771, Rudy Belanchia 257, 208, 213, 678, Peter Mitro 218, 211, Serifin Rodriguez 200, Jo Jo VanKeuren 255, 224, 680, Mike Cardo 236, Jim Frost 209, Frank Amore 221, Tom Bilyeu 207, 246, 646, Harrison Cherry 209, 204, 215, 628, Robert Hamilton 220, 203, 214, 637, Donald Durland 200, 206, Paul Durland 216, Jaryl Scott 215, Mark Wegener 223, 258, 239, 720, Tim McIntyre 264, 248, 215, 727, Bobby Cooper 233, 614, Al Caycho 213, 235, 605, Jack Moylan 235, 204, 215, 654, Rob Sze 226, 605, James Ratner 233, 205, 620, Kort Wheeler 217, 223, 218, 658, Angel Rodriguez 203, 223, 618, Frank Scuderi 214, Eddie Lake 237, 236, 634, Rick Lake 206, 203, 214, 623, Billy Curry Jr. 256, 618 and Allan Jones 267, 217, 662.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Debra Blackford scored a 204, 538, Carol McAdam 185, Pat Mulhern 181, 204, Ed Guthrie 218, 217, 233, 668, John Cascone 246, 621, Mary Lee Williams 191, 528, Joan Lake 224, 560, Dorian Jennings 199, 217, 574, Peter Scannell 258, 201, 238, 697, Jack Rustic 233, 259, 204, 687, George Kelley 229, 205, 628, Jim Gerrard 213, Shane Cunningham 203, 211, Rich Blackford 211, Tom Hickman 223, Lisa Cartwright 196, 183, 206, 585, Andrea Grossman 184, 191, 512, Larry Berens 235, 616, Debbie Durland 182, 189, 545, Donald Durland 232, 212, 619, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 602, Roberta Yakin 214, 212, 192, 618, John Hoffmann 227, 279, 238, 744, Robert Yakin Sr. 207, 214, 620, Kris Gwiozdoski 216, Charles Blackburn 234, 213, 252, 699, Barbara Yeomans 193, Linda Schaefer 197, 561, Barbara Merton 188, Fran Kaiser 204, 181, 524.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 206, 216, Matthew Fallon 238, 228, 661, Richard Bradford 227, 614, Donald Durland 226, 228, 217, 671, Gregory Fallon 258, 248, 227, 733, Jason Jones Jr. 203, Jerry DiGioia 201, Alpesh C. Patel 212, Rick Lara 238, Tim McIntyre 231, 231, 259, 721, Frank Muller Jr. 205, 211, 603, Allan Jones 243, Larry Berens 202, 209, 610, Dean Shattuck 207, 239, 205, 651, Paul Durland 214, , 608, Art Eggleton 214, John Hoffmann 248, 225, 226, 699, Tom Belgiovene 201, Vinnie Collura 224, 206, 235, 665, Richard Hendricks 223, 268, 683, Pedro Agapito 204, 205, 608, Al Caycho 213, 209, Eugene Morton 200, Kenny Atkins 264, 249, 661, Eddie Lake 246, 213, 256, 715, Shaun Lyons 207, Anthony Atkins 205, Wayne Atkins 245, 202, 638, Chris Magie 252 and Frank DiCostanzo 225, 201.
Sixty-eight year-old Monticello bowler John Hoffman is on a late season roll at Kiamesha Lanes.
After wondering if and when he would bowl another 300 game, the "Little Lefty" now has recorded two 300 games within a three week time span.
On March 30, in the Monday Men's league Hoffmann recorded his 24th career 300 game on lanes 15 and 16 using a Roto Grip Quest bowling ball.
His total for the night included a 300, 254, 243, 797 with a 6-7-10 split in the last frame of the third game costing him an 800 series. In the 300 game all 12 strikes were in the 1-2 pocket.
Three weeks ago on March 10 in the Tuesday Mixed Firemen's league at Kiamesha Lanes Hoffmann recorded his 23ed career 300.
Previous to that his last 300 game came on March 16, 2008 in the doubles event of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Association tournament at Pin Street Lanes in Warwick.
His Monday night team is Coldwell Bankers with team mates Jim VanAken, Jason Jones and Tom Belgiovene.
Hoffmann recorded his first 300 game on July 23, 1991 in the Essex County New Jersey Association in the 420 DBLS. SMT league at Eagle Rock Lanes.
Hoffmann is a well-known technical bowler and when Mike Luongo, now the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Storm and Roto Grip, drilled out the Roto Grip Quest ball for Hoffmann, Luongo noted to this columnist that "John has a real nice game."
John won the high average bowler honors with a 229 in the Tri-County NY USBC Association for the 2006-2007 season. He bowled professionally from 1990 to 1993 in the Northeast Regional Bowlers Professional Bowlers Association where he got his "Little Lefty" nickname from PBA Tour Bowler Tommy Delutz Jr.
Hoffmann was also the 2007 Tri-County NY USBC Senior's Champion and a New Jersey State Senior champion.
USBC and former ABC records have Hoffmann with eight 11-strikes in a row games, one 298 game, two 299 games and nine 800 plus series.
He presently maintains a 222 average in the Monday Men's league, a 224 in the Tuesday Mixed Fireman's league and a 219 in the Wednesday Men's league, all at Kiamesha Lanes. He also bowled in the Sunday Thunder 102 Mixed Fun league.
Three years ago he became a certified USBC coach and is considered an excellent teacher of the game.
Hoffmann has been bowling for some 52 years, is single and retired and lives in the South Woods Road area of the Town of Thompson.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's column will answer a question many bowlers ask about side weight....will it make my ball hook?
The answer is no is will not make your bowling ball hook.
I have been fortunate to be able to spend some time with technical experts, and although we have suspected for quite some time, we now have the proof.
Two factors are needed to make a bowling ball hook.....friction and rotation. (Gravity is also needed but I think that we all understand that or we would all be floating around).
You could take a bowling ball with the strongest weight block on the market, the most aggressive cover, drill it maximum leverage, add all the weight you want, and use a big balance hole, but, if the bowler does not impact proper rotation, or if friction on the ball's path down the lanes is not there......the ball will just go straight.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip bowling Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-341-1694 or via email at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 511 by Lillian Zieres, Judy Mohn 186, 188, 537, Jackie Lynn Brockner 189 and Ruth Brustman 199.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businesmen league Tom Kehrley scored a 200, Bob Cady 205, Shirley Townsend 186, Paul Minton 215, 228, 611, Ed Townsend 203, Kory Keesler 228, Bruce Rutledge 235, Mark Hawley 200, Laresko Niifa 211 and Joseph Gager 223.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Friday Couples league which compled league plan last week included a 233, 247, 248, 728 by Daniel Wormuth, Robert Ellis 222, 209, 254, 685, Howard Couse 213, 223, 218, 654, James Dibble 257, 633, Carl Davis 200, 258, 618, Scott Ellis 223, 232, 617, Brian Robinson 244, 205, 615, Mike Horton 214, Rick Mills 214, 203, Mark McGraw 244, Cecil Spencer 206, 213, Jonney Stanton 211, Bill Gleim 214, Anne Couse 204, 529, Julie Martin 190, Janet Ellis 188, Susan Clark 187 and Sandy Winans 180.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Fun league include a 210 by Scott Ropke, Charlie Krull 244 and Mark Willmot 210, 212, 600.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 219, 237, 648 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 215, Lloyd Bridges 206, Chuck McAllister 225, 219, 633, Keith Smith 201, John Fischer 279, 246, 719, Bill Helms 213, Art Stevens 204, Brian Marino 239, Wayne Pirnos 201, 211, Kevin Stackhouse 205, 204, Gil Suarez 244, 213, 648, Mike Mulligan 203, Danny Ricco 223, 226, 600, Jim VanAken 232, 202, 617, Jason Jones 212, 202, Tom Belgiovene 209, 208, 604, John Hoffmann 236, 279, 256, 771, Rudy Belanchia 257, 208, 213, 678, Peter Mitro 218, 211, Serifin Rodriguez 200, Jo Jo VanKeuren 255, 224, 680, Mike Cardo 236, Jim Frost 209, Frank Amore 221, Tom Bilyeu 207, 246, 646, Harrison Cherry 209, 204, 215, 628, Robert Hamilton 220, 203, 214, 637, Donald Durland 200, 206, Paul Durland 216, Jaryl Scott 215, Mark Wegener 223, 258, 239, 720, Tim McIntyre 264, 248, 215, 727, Bobby Cooper 233, 614, Al Caycho 213, 235, 605, Jack Moylan 235, 204, 215, 654, Rob Sze 226, 605, James Ratner 233, 205, 620, Kort Wheeler 217, 223, 218, 658, Angel Rodriguez 203, 223, 618, Frank Scuderi 214, Eddie Lake 237, 236, 634, Rick Lake 206, 203, 214, 623, Billy Curry Jr. 256, 618 and Allan Jones 267, 217, 662.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Debra Blackford scored a 204, 538, Carol McAdam 185, Pat Mulhern 181, 204, Ed Guthrie 218, 217, 233, 668, John Cascone 246, 621, Mary Lee Williams 191, 528, Joan Lake 224, 560, Dorian Jennings 199, 217, 574, Peter Scannell 258, 201, 238, 697, Jack Rustic 233, 259, 204, 687, George Kelley 229, 205, 628, Jim Gerrard 213, Shane Cunningham 203, 211, Rich Blackford 211, Tom Hickman 223, Lisa Cartwright 196, 183, 206, 585, Andrea Grossman 184, 191, 512, Larry Berens 235, 616, Debbie Durland 182, 189, 545, Donald Durland 232, 212, 619, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 602, Roberta Yakin 214, 212, 192, 618, John Hoffmann 227, 279, 238, 744, Robert Yakin Sr. 207, 214, 620, Kris Gwiozdoski 216, Charles Blackburn 234, 213, 252, 699, Barbara Yeomans 193, Linda Schaefer 197, 561, Barbara Merton 188, Fran Kaiser 204, 181, 524.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 206, 216, Matthew Fallon 238, 228, 661, Richard Bradford 227, 614, Donald Durland 226, 228, 217, 671, Gregory Fallon 258, 248, 227, 733, Jason Jones Jr. 203, Jerry DiGioia 201, Alpesh C. Patel 212, Rick Lara 238, Tim McIntyre 231, 231, 259, 721, Frank Muller Jr. 205, 211, 603, Allan Jones 243, Larry Berens 202, 209, 610, Dean Shattuck 207, 239, 205, 651, Paul Durland 214, , 608, Art Eggleton 214, John Hoffmann 248, 225, 226, 699, Tom Belgiovene 201, Vinnie Collura 224, 206, 235, 665, Richard Hendricks 223, 268, 683, Pedro Agapito 204, 205, 608, Al Caycho 213, 209, Eugene Morton 200, Kenny Atkins 264, 249, 661, Eddie Lake 246, 213, 256, 715, Shaun Lyons 207, Anthony Atkins 205, Wayne Atkins 245, 202, 638, Chris Magie 252 and Frank DiCostanzo 225, 201.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations including the Bowling Writers Association of America. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/
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Wes Malott
Mike ScrogginsMike Scroggins Win U.S. Open
Wes Malott Is Player Of The Year
Wes Malott backed into the title of 2008-09 PBA Player Of The Year last Sunday afternoon when defending Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year contenders Norm Duke and Chris Barnes lost in the stepladder finals to Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas. The win for Scroggins won him his second career major and the 66th Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open championship at Brunswick Zone Carolier in North Brunswick, NJ.
It was Scroggin's sixth career PBA Tour title; he won the 2005 United States Bowling Congress Masters for his first major victory also defeating Duke.
Scroggins defeated PBA Hall of Famer Duke 191-173 in the championship match to win the $100,000 first prize and three-year Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour exemption.
The 66th Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open marks the end of the regular season on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
Wes Malott backed into the title of 2008-09 PBA Player Of The Year last Sunday afternoon when defending Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year contenders Norm Duke and Chris Barnes lost in the stepladder finals to Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas. The win for Scroggins won him his second career major and the 66th Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open championship at Brunswick Zone Carolier in North Brunswick, NJ.
It was Scroggin's sixth career PBA Tour title; he won the 2005 United States Bowling Congress Masters for his first major victory also defeating Duke.
Scroggins defeated PBA Hall of Famer Duke 191-173 in the championship match to win the $100,000 first prize and three-year Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour exemption.
The 66th Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open marks the end of the regular season on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Here & There Column 4-7-09
Klatch Takes On The State Budget
With the economy as sad as it is our local Sullivan County coffee klatsch decided to bake up some extra home made donuts and brew our special brand of java as we attempted to examine the proposed New York State budget and why Governor David Paterson's rating continues to go from bad to worse.
It became very clear as we discussed and debated the state budget that there is no easy solution in the state's attempt to close what they are saying is a $17.7 billion dollar budget gap.
Several members of the klatsch were very vocal in their opposition to Gov. Patterson's ordering 8,900 state workers be laid off because unions refused concessions. After discussion on this subject we unanimously agreed that unions and everyone has to bite the bullet during these tough times and concessions are in order.
After pouring our second cup of coffee we unanimously agreed that the reason for Governor Patterson's rating going down hill is because the citizens of our state continue to believe the state is not going in the right direction and the governor is not doing a good job.
And what can we look for in the new state budget.......aid to public schools would increase about $1.1 billion....but several of our klatch members fear increases in local property taxes, taxes and fee increases including vehicle registration charges and increases in college tuition's, no more tax rebate checks to residents, but, the STAR and NYC Star credit will continue, we'll see a bigger bottle bill including a nickel deposit on bottled water.
Our klatch didn't support very much of the proposed state budget and agreed that the State of New York has gone through years of overspending and now more then ever must consider downsizing and consolidation.
With the economy as sad as it is our local Sullivan County coffee klatsch decided to bake up some extra home made donuts and brew our special brand of java as we attempted to examine the proposed New York State budget and why Governor David Paterson's rating continues to go from bad to worse.
It became very clear as we discussed and debated the state budget that there is no easy solution in the state's attempt to close what they are saying is a $17.7 billion dollar budget gap.
Several members of the klatsch were very vocal in their opposition to Gov. Patterson's ordering 8,900 state workers be laid off because unions refused concessions. After discussion on this subject we unanimously agreed that unions and everyone has to bite the bullet during these tough times and concessions are in order.
After pouring our second cup of coffee we unanimously agreed that the reason for Governor Patterson's rating going down hill is because the citizens of our state continue to believe the state is not going in the right direction and the governor is not doing a good job.
And what can we look for in the new state budget.......aid to public schools would increase about $1.1 billion....but several of our klatch members fear increases in local property taxes, taxes and fee increases including vehicle registration charges and increases in college tuition's, no more tax rebate checks to residents, but, the STAR and NYC Star credit will continue, we'll see a bigger bottle bill including a nickel deposit on bottled water.
Our klatch didn't support very much of the proposed state budget and agreed that the State of New York has gone through years of overspending and now more then ever must consider downsizing and consolidation.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Bowling Highlights Column 4-03-09
Dean Shattuck Scores 813 Series
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck was nursing a sore elbow when he went bowling March 25 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha and so he slowed down his approach and changed to a less aggressive bowling ball........all of which resulted in him scoring his first ever 800 plus series.
Bowling on lanes 11 & 12 and using an AMF Ultra-C bowling ball Dean banged out scores of 269, 278, 266, 813. His team mates on his Lawn Doctors team include George Battle Jr., Frank Muller Jr., Allan Jones and Larry Berens.
Dean several years ago was a strong proponent of a shot change for the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes and the change did result in some bowlers seeing their averages drop because of a more difficult lane pattern. Those advocating the change in the oil pattern (or lane shot) said the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real.
The lane pattern change also resulted in Shattuck changing balls and his style of bowling which on Janaury 30 , 2008 resulted in his third career 300 game.
Dean noted at the time that there was a need to change the oil pattern (or lane shot) because of the fact that the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real. "We needed a truer shot pattern", Shattuck noted, and this now has resulted in fewer 200 plus averages.
As a result of the new Wednesday Men's "truer" shot pattern this forced Dean to change balls and his style of bowling. Previously he was a down and in shot maker and now he uses an out and in pattern.
His previous high series was a 792. He scored his second career 300 game on February 21, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC and this is the only league he bowls in.
Dean is married to Kelly and they have one daughter, Karla.
Employed as an electrician in Rockland County Dean also owns and operates his own electrical contracting business.
The Bowling Tip ; By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce TENSION.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break-point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Note: Watch the PBA and note the body positions but keep in mind that your exact body position may vary to accommodate different physiology's. Also, if your Ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck was nursing a sore elbow when he went bowling March 25 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha and so he slowed down his approach and changed to a less aggressive bowling ball........all of which resulted in him scoring his first ever 800 plus series.
Bowling on lanes 11 & 12 and using an AMF Ultra-C bowling ball Dean banged out scores of 269, 278, 266, 813. His team mates on his Lawn Doctors team include George Battle Jr., Frank Muller Jr., Allan Jones and Larry Berens.
Dean several years ago was a strong proponent of a shot change for the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes and the change did result in some bowlers seeing their averages drop because of a more difficult lane pattern. Those advocating the change in the oil pattern (or lane shot) said the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real.
The lane pattern change also resulted in Shattuck changing balls and his style of bowling which on Janaury 30 , 2008 resulted in his third career 300 game.
Dean noted at the time that there was a need to change the oil pattern (or lane shot) because of the fact that the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real. "We needed a truer shot pattern", Shattuck noted, and this now has resulted in fewer 200 plus averages.
As a result of the new Wednesday Men's "truer" shot pattern this forced Dean to change balls and his style of bowling. Previously he was a down and in shot maker and now he uses an out and in pattern.
His previous high series was a 792. He scored his second career 300 game on February 21, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC and this is the only league he bowls in.
Dean is married to Kelly and they have one daughter, Karla.
Employed as an electrician in Rockland County Dean also owns and operates his own electrical contracting business.
The Bowling Tip ; By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce TENSION.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break-point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Note: Watch the PBA and note the body positions but keep in mind that your exact body position may vary to accommodate different physiology's. Also, if your Ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Jason Belmonte Wins His
First PBA Title In NY
Australia's Jason Belmonte became the first two-handed player in Professional Bowlers Association history to win a PBA Tour title when he upset top qualifier Michael Fagan of Patchoque, N.Y., 215-201, to win The Bowling Foundation Long Island Classic at AMF Babylon Lanes last Sunday afternoon.
Belmonte, 25, making his PBA Tour singles television debut, won $25,000 and an exemption to bowl on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour during the 2009-10 season.
Belmonte developed his unusual style as a toddler growing up in his parents' bowling center in New South Wales, Australia, bowling with bowling balls that were too heavy to throw with one hand. By inserting the middle two fingers of his right hand into the ball, and using his left hand to guide and spin the ball, he is able to generate hooking power very few one-handed players can match.
The PBA Tour concludes its 50th anniversary season this week with the 66th Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open which gets underway Tuesday at Brunswick Zone Carolier in North Brunswick, N.J. Norm Duke of Clermont, Fla., is defending champion. ESPN will televise the 2-hour live finals on Sunday, April 5 at 1 p.m. ET
Australia's Jason Belmonte became the first two-handed player in Professional Bowlers Association history to win a PBA Tour title when he upset top qualifier Michael Fagan of Patchoque, N.Y., 215-201, to win The Bowling Foundation Long Island Classic at AMF Babylon Lanes last Sunday afternoon.
Belmonte, 25, making his PBA Tour singles television debut, won $25,000 and an exemption to bowl on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour during the 2009-10 season.
Belmonte developed his unusual style as a toddler growing up in his parents' bowling center in New South Wales, Australia, bowling with bowling balls that were too heavy to throw with one hand. By inserting the middle two fingers of his right hand into the ball, and using his left hand to guide and spin the ball, he is able to generate hooking power very few one-handed players can match.
The PBA Tour concludes its 50th anniversary season this week with the 66th Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open which gets underway Tuesday at Brunswick Zone Carolier in North Brunswick, N.J. Norm Duke of Clermont, Fla., is defending champion. ESPN will televise the 2-hour live finals on Sunday, April 5 at 1 p.m. ET
Local Scores
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league includes a 183, 213 by Nikki Andriano, Cheryle Ostrander 184, Louise Botsford 183, Sally Ballard 181 and Angle Farris 181.
In the Men's Wednesday Independent league James Dibble scored a 234, 214, 245, 693, Andrew Bullis 255, 206, 222, 683, Bill Gleim 245, 227, 664, John Moffett 247, 225, 664, Cody Conway 233, 247, 662, Tony Wright 202, 223, 226, 651, Neil Mosher 257, 200, 645, Mitch Persbacker 214, 233, 645, Paul Ignatovich 226, 237, 640, Daniel Wormuth 226, 228, 627, Brandon Drumm 246, 625, Howie Couse 222, 252, 620, Shawn Tracy 235, 614, Cody Charles 202, 225, 609, Jack Hazen 218, 605 and David Thomason 225, 600.
In the Men's Thursday Deposit National league Jeff Curtis scored a 231, 207, 229, 667, Frank Couse Sr. 243, 636, Paul Ignatovich 226, 225, 636, Carl Davis 200, 234, 633, Matt Johnson 244, 201, 629, Al Bullis Sr. 235, 229, 613, Steve Hopkins 211, 200, 609 and John Gurnick 209, 246, 606.
In the Friday Mixed Doubles Couples league Howard Couse scored a 257, 247, 686, Greg Keesler 254, 636, Scott Ellis 245, 619, James Dibble 217, 205, 614, Gary Resti 257, 608, Mark McGraw 230, 601, Michelle Wormuth 225, 502, Anne Couse 207, 564, Julie Martin 196, 512, Janet Ellis 181 and Hope Jones 181.
In the Sunday Mixed Fun league Don Marino scored a 236, 278, 255, 769, Ray Cornwell 213, 204, 216, 633, Dave Mills 226, 201, 615, Marty Haeussler 213, 225, 601 and Julie Cornwell 184.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Fun league include a 202 by Don Weniger, Scott Ropke 213, 206, Jerry Kammeler 210, 207 and Kevin Breidenstein 211.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 257, 673 by Nate Sanders, Andrew Douglass 221, David Graham 235, 642, Lloyd Bridges 235, Bill Helms 224, 618, Jason Jones Jr. 226, 633, Danny Ricco 230, 628, Mike Weiner 227, 245, 667, Jim VanAken 238, Jason Jones 225, 241, 659, John Hoffmann 237, 247, 677, rudy Belanchia 224, Peter Mitro 235, 245, 678, Jo Jo VaaKeuren 258, 268, 724, Robert Hamilton 237, 220, 644, Donald Durland 234, 287, 726, Paul Durland 236, Jaryl Scott 278, 650, Mark Wegener 289, 267, 769, Jack Moylan 279, 719, Angel Rodriguez 225, 611, Rick Lake 226, Billy Curry Jr. 222 and Allan Jones 255, 654.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Matt Cooper bowled a 231, Bryan Babcock 237, 607, Mary Lee Williams 192, 210, 547, Joan Lake 215, 200, 590, Ryan Lepke 223, 234, 661, Peter Scannell 237, 663, Shane Cunningham 220, 614, Stan Gilmore 244, 609, Andrea Grossman 188, 534, Pat Cooney 206, 184, Tom Cooney 256, 614, Debbie Durland 235, 236, 650, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 221, 621, Roberta Yakin 180, 525, John Fischer 228, 647, John Hoffmann 233, 625, Barbara Yeomans 182, Linda Schaefer 202, 536, Fran Kaiser 187, 502 and A.C. Patel 225.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored 228, 227, 648, Donald Durland 257, 226, 220, 703, Matthew Fallon 643, Richard Bradford 245, 663, Jon Wilhelm 247, 656, Jason Jones 224, 620, Steven Rivera 222, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 606, Rick Lara 226, 609, Tim McIntyre 234, 225, 637, Charles McAllister 225, 289, 660, Allan Jones 226, 647, Larry Berens 225, 655, Paul Durland 247, 608, John Hoffmann 238, 623, Tom Belgiovene 257, 664, Vinnie Collura 244, 266, 701, Richard Hendricks 237, 648, Mike Weiner 225, 611, Eugene Morton 225, Kenny Atkins 276, 225, 671, Eddie Lake 232, 258, 696, Shaun Lyons 244, 604, Chris Magie 243, 633 and Frank DiCostanzo 609.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling. He is also a director and Publicity Chairman of the Tri-County NY USBC. If you have information, league scores, tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com
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Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league includes a 183, 213 by Nikki Andriano, Cheryle Ostrander 184, Louise Botsford 183, Sally Ballard 181 and Angle Farris 181.
In the Men's Wednesday Independent league James Dibble scored a 234, 214, 245, 693, Andrew Bullis 255, 206, 222, 683, Bill Gleim 245, 227, 664, John Moffett 247, 225, 664, Cody Conway 233, 247, 662, Tony Wright 202, 223, 226, 651, Neil Mosher 257, 200, 645, Mitch Persbacker 214, 233, 645, Paul Ignatovich 226, 237, 640, Daniel Wormuth 226, 228, 627, Brandon Drumm 246, 625, Howie Couse 222, 252, 620, Shawn Tracy 235, 614, Cody Charles 202, 225, 609, Jack Hazen 218, 605 and David Thomason 225, 600.
In the Men's Thursday Deposit National league Jeff Curtis scored a 231, 207, 229, 667, Frank Couse Sr. 243, 636, Paul Ignatovich 226, 225, 636, Carl Davis 200, 234, 633, Matt Johnson 244, 201, 629, Al Bullis Sr. 235, 229, 613, Steve Hopkins 211, 200, 609 and John Gurnick 209, 246, 606.
In the Friday Mixed Doubles Couples league Howard Couse scored a 257, 247, 686, Greg Keesler 254, 636, Scott Ellis 245, 619, James Dibble 217, 205, 614, Gary Resti 257, 608, Mark McGraw 230, 601, Michelle Wormuth 225, 502, Anne Couse 207, 564, Julie Martin 196, 512, Janet Ellis 181 and Hope Jones 181.
In the Sunday Mixed Fun league Don Marino scored a 236, 278, 255, 769, Ray Cornwell 213, 204, 216, 633, Dave Mills 226, 201, 615, Marty Haeussler 213, 225, 601 and Julie Cornwell 184.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Fun league include a 202 by Don Weniger, Scott Ropke 213, 206, Jerry Kammeler 210, 207 and Kevin Breidenstein 211.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 257, 673 by Nate Sanders, Andrew Douglass 221, David Graham 235, 642, Lloyd Bridges 235, Bill Helms 224, 618, Jason Jones Jr. 226, 633, Danny Ricco 230, 628, Mike Weiner 227, 245, 667, Jim VanAken 238, Jason Jones 225, 241, 659, John Hoffmann 237, 247, 677, rudy Belanchia 224, Peter Mitro 235, 245, 678, Jo Jo VaaKeuren 258, 268, 724, Robert Hamilton 237, 220, 644, Donald Durland 234, 287, 726, Paul Durland 236, Jaryl Scott 278, 650, Mark Wegener 289, 267, 769, Jack Moylan 279, 719, Angel Rodriguez 225, 611, Rick Lake 226, Billy Curry Jr. 222 and Allan Jones 255, 654.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Matt Cooper bowled a 231, Bryan Babcock 237, 607, Mary Lee Williams 192, 210, 547, Joan Lake 215, 200, 590, Ryan Lepke 223, 234, 661, Peter Scannell 237, 663, Shane Cunningham 220, 614, Stan Gilmore 244, 609, Andrea Grossman 188, 534, Pat Cooney 206, 184, Tom Cooney 256, 614, Debbie Durland 235, 236, 650, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 221, 621, Roberta Yakin 180, 525, John Fischer 228, 647, John Hoffmann 233, 625, Barbara Yeomans 182, Linda Schaefer 202, 536, Fran Kaiser 187, 502 and A.C. Patel 225.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored 228, 227, 648, Donald Durland 257, 226, 220, 703, Matthew Fallon 643, Richard Bradford 245, 663, Jon Wilhelm 247, 656, Jason Jones 224, 620, Steven Rivera 222, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 606, Rick Lara 226, 609, Tim McIntyre 234, 225, 637, Charles McAllister 225, 289, 660, Allan Jones 226, 647, Larry Berens 225, 655, Paul Durland 247, 608, John Hoffmann 238, 623, Tom Belgiovene 257, 664, Vinnie Collura 244, 266, 701, Richard Hendricks 237, 648, Mike Weiner 225, 611, Eugene Morton 225, Kenny Atkins 276, 225, 671, Eddie Lake 232, 258, 696, Shaun Lyons 244, 604, Chris Magie 243, 633 and Frank DiCostanzo 609.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling. He is also a director and Publicity Chairman of the Tri-County NY USBC. If you have information, league scores, tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com
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PBA Tour Introduces
PBA World Series of
Bowling Debuts in August
A new era in the Professional Bowlers Association will begin next season with the creation of the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour World Series of Bowling.
The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour, currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary, announced the creation of the series today which will offer more than $2 million in prize money and will take place from Aug. 1-Sept. 7, 2009 in Detroit.
The kickoff PBA Motor City Open will take place at longtime PBA host center Taylor Lanes in Taylor, Mich., from Aug. 1-6. The remainder of the World Series of Bowling, including six exempt PBA Tour events, the return of the PBA Womens Series presented by USBC and a revamped PBA Senior Tour World Championship will be held at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Mich., just outside Detroit. The World Series of Bowling will culminate with the PBA World Championship open field event, the first major championship of the 2009-2010 season.
The PBA World Series of Bowling will mark the first time the PBA Tour will spend an extended period of time in one city. The event figures to be a financial boon for Detroit with hundreds of competitive bowlers from around the world, including the exempt PBA Tour stars such as Walter Ray Williams Jr., Pete Weber and reigning player of the year Chris Barnes expected to participate. Seven PBA Tour bowling telecasts emanating from the World Series will air on ESPN, bringing further exposure to the city of Detroit.
"The World Series builds on the proud tradition of the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour being the standard in professional bowling worldwide,". said PBA Tour CEO and Commissioner Fred Schreyer. "Detroit will be host to the greatest festival of competitive bowling in history."
Detroit boasts more USBC certified bowlers than any other city in the U.S. Main host Thunderbowl Lanes is a 90-lane bowling center featuring a unique arena setup for the taping of the ESPN telecasts and continuous online coverage on the PBA Tour's live streaming video service Xtra Frame on pba.com.
"We are thrilled to host this revolutionary month in PBA Tour history," said Thunderbowl Lanes owner Tom Strobl. "Detroit's passionate bowling fans are in for a treat."
The seven PBA championship events with dedicated telecasts will be taped at the conclusion of the World Series and air out over what has traditionally been the first half of the PBA Tour season from mid-October to early December 2009, Sunday afternoons on ESPN. The first half of the season on ESPN will conclude with the live finals of the PBA World Championship on Dec. 13, featuring the four finalists decided in early September at the World Series.
The January-April second half of the PBA Tour season will be similar to the current Tour makeup, featuring live Sunday telecasts. The Tour will travel to at least 10 cities across the country for events, including three major championships (USBC Masters, PBA Tournament of Champions and concluding the regular season with the U.S. Open).
Tournament fields for the PBA Tour World Series will be increased from 64 to 72 players. Along with the 58 exempt players, international exemptions will be introduced and at least 10 tournament qualifying round positions will be available to win per event in Detroit.
The PBA Women's Series presented by USBC returns with seven events for the 2009-2010 PBA Tour season. Six will take place at the World Series, including all the PBA "animal pattern" championships and a newly created open-field PBA Women's Series World Championship. The field size for the Women's Series events will improve from 16 to 20 bowlers for each exempt event, and for the first time two TQR spots will be up for grabs for each women's event at the World Series.
The PBA Senior World Championship makes its return to the PBA schedule during the World Series. The championship match of the Senior World Championship will be televised, once again bringing senior tour bowling to ESPN.
While the PBA World Series of Bowling includes the greatest bowlers in the world and the ESPN shows are the centerpiece events, there will also be something for every competitive bowler in the form of side events with diverse formats. Some of the side events and sweepers, which will all be conducted by the PBA, will not include exempt PBA Tour pros.
"The message for now to all PBA members and competitive bowlers from the Midwestern U.S. to Malaysia is this," Schreyer said. "Save August 2009 on your calendar and start practicing."
Further details will be released on the PBA World Series of Bowling and the 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season regularly. Stay tuned to pba.com.
PBA World Series of
Bowling Debuts in August
A new era in the Professional Bowlers Association will begin next season with the creation of the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour World Series of Bowling.
The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour, currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary, announced the creation of the series today which will offer more than $2 million in prize money and will take place from Aug. 1-Sept. 7, 2009 in Detroit.
The kickoff PBA Motor City Open will take place at longtime PBA host center Taylor Lanes in Taylor, Mich., from Aug. 1-6. The remainder of the World Series of Bowling, including six exempt PBA Tour events, the return of the PBA Womens Series presented by USBC and a revamped PBA Senior Tour World Championship will be held at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Mich., just outside Detroit. The World Series of Bowling will culminate with the PBA World Championship open field event, the first major championship of the 2009-2010 season.
The PBA World Series of Bowling will mark the first time the PBA Tour will spend an extended period of time in one city. The event figures to be a financial boon for Detroit with hundreds of competitive bowlers from around the world, including the exempt PBA Tour stars such as Walter Ray Williams Jr., Pete Weber and reigning player of the year Chris Barnes expected to participate. Seven PBA Tour bowling telecasts emanating from the World Series will air on ESPN, bringing further exposure to the city of Detroit.
"The World Series builds on the proud tradition of the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour being the standard in professional bowling worldwide,". said PBA Tour CEO and Commissioner Fred Schreyer. "Detroit will be host to the greatest festival of competitive bowling in history."
Detroit boasts more USBC certified bowlers than any other city in the U.S. Main host Thunderbowl Lanes is a 90-lane bowling center featuring a unique arena setup for the taping of the ESPN telecasts and continuous online coverage on the PBA Tour's live streaming video service Xtra Frame on pba.com.
"We are thrilled to host this revolutionary month in PBA Tour history," said Thunderbowl Lanes owner Tom Strobl. "Detroit's passionate bowling fans are in for a treat."
The seven PBA championship events with dedicated telecasts will be taped at the conclusion of the World Series and air out over what has traditionally been the first half of the PBA Tour season from mid-October to early December 2009, Sunday afternoons on ESPN. The first half of the season on ESPN will conclude with the live finals of the PBA World Championship on Dec. 13, featuring the four finalists decided in early September at the World Series.
The January-April second half of the PBA Tour season will be similar to the current Tour makeup, featuring live Sunday telecasts. The Tour will travel to at least 10 cities across the country for events, including three major championships (USBC Masters, PBA Tournament of Champions and concluding the regular season with the U.S. Open).
Tournament fields for the PBA Tour World Series will be increased from 64 to 72 players. Along with the 58 exempt players, international exemptions will be introduced and at least 10 tournament qualifying round positions will be available to win per event in Detroit.
The PBA Women's Series presented by USBC returns with seven events for the 2009-2010 PBA Tour season. Six will take place at the World Series, including all the PBA "animal pattern" championships and a newly created open-field PBA Women's Series World Championship. The field size for the Women's Series events will improve from 16 to 20 bowlers for each exempt event, and for the first time two TQR spots will be up for grabs for each women's event at the World Series.
The PBA Senior World Championship makes its return to the PBA schedule during the World Series. The championship match of the Senior World Championship will be televised, once again bringing senior tour bowling to ESPN.
While the PBA World Series of Bowling includes the greatest bowlers in the world and the ESPN shows are the centerpiece events, there will also be something for every competitive bowler in the form of side events with diverse formats. Some of the side events and sweepers, which will all be conducted by the PBA, will not include exempt PBA Tour pros.
"The message for now to all PBA members and competitive bowlers from the Midwestern U.S. to Malaysia is this," Schreyer said. "Save August 2009 on your calendar and start practicing."
Further details will be released on the PBA World Series of Bowling and the 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season regularly. Stay tuned to pba.com.
Here & There Column 3-31-09
"World Of Work" Let's Us Know Our Neighbors
The publisher, editor and staff of the Sullivan County Democrat are to be applauded for their dedication to informative journalism and in bringing us not only local news but features like the Business & Professional Women's edition and most recently the Men @ Work 09 edition.
There really isn't too much opportunity available for local residents to get to know who's who in our business world but each year this newspaper receives from its readers candidates to consider for its annual Men at Work issue.
A nomination committee picks the candidates who will be featured and staff members then go out and gather the background information and take pictures so that we all can get professionally and properly introduced to our local "World At Work."
I find it extremely interesting to read and learn about what a local bank accounting specialist does, the type of job the director of facilities does at Crystal Run Healthcare, what a local upscale painter does and how the director of special education at BOCES approaches his job.
Where else could I have learned the fascinating life story about Harold Russell and how he closed the deal to buy the former Max Yasgur farm. A highlight feature on Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff and Undersheriff Eric Chaboty showed the importance of teamwork and the dedicated police work they are providing for the people of Sullivan County.
The story about Sergio Saravia and why he choose to be an immigration attorney touched my heart because he seeks to offer services to people who would otherwise be ignored or trampled upon.
David Seigerman at SCCC and George Sarvis in the Town of Fallsburg showed the importance of having responsible and dedicated professionals doing important work.
Richard Sush has always been an outstanding professional wherever he worked and it was good to read about him again.
The Men at Work issue introduced us to Fil Nieves and his strong belief in community banking and on our next trip to Honesdale I definitely want to stop and eat at the Trackside Gill owned and operated by Jeff Hiller and his wife Sue.
A great story about Joe Marinaro, house/facilities manager at Daytop Village of Swan Lake showed he knows what drug addiction is all about and he knows exactly where drug addicts are coming from which proves that those who have been there can really help others to recovery.
The back cover of the Men at Work edition truly showed the real life story of Jeffersonville chiropractor David Sager, how he became a chiropractor, took a chance in life and bought the former practice of Dr. Barry Bodenstein and how to treats his patients the same way he treats his wife and children and enjoys the time he spends with his patients.
We say thanks to this fine publication for bringing Men @ Work into our lives.
The publisher, editor and staff of the Sullivan County Democrat are to be applauded for their dedication to informative journalism and in bringing us not only local news but features like the Business & Professional Women's edition and most recently the Men @ Work 09 edition.
There really isn't too much opportunity available for local residents to get to know who's who in our business world but each year this newspaper receives from its readers candidates to consider for its annual Men at Work issue.
A nomination committee picks the candidates who will be featured and staff members then go out and gather the background information and take pictures so that we all can get professionally and properly introduced to our local "World At Work."
I find it extremely interesting to read and learn about what a local bank accounting specialist does, the type of job the director of facilities does at Crystal Run Healthcare, what a local upscale painter does and how the director of special education at BOCES approaches his job.
Where else could I have learned the fascinating life story about Harold Russell and how he closed the deal to buy the former Max Yasgur farm. A highlight feature on Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff and Undersheriff Eric Chaboty showed the importance of teamwork and the dedicated police work they are providing for the people of Sullivan County.
The story about Sergio Saravia and why he choose to be an immigration attorney touched my heart because he seeks to offer services to people who would otherwise be ignored or trampled upon.
David Seigerman at SCCC and George Sarvis in the Town of Fallsburg showed the importance of having responsible and dedicated professionals doing important work.
Richard Sush has always been an outstanding professional wherever he worked and it was good to read about him again.
The Men at Work issue introduced us to Fil Nieves and his strong belief in community banking and on our next trip to Honesdale I definitely want to stop and eat at the Trackside Gill owned and operated by Jeff Hiller and his wife Sue.
A great story about Joe Marinaro, house/facilities manager at Daytop Village of Swan Lake showed he knows what drug addiction is all about and he knows exactly where drug addicts are coming from which proves that those who have been there can really help others to recovery.
The back cover of the Men at Work edition truly showed the real life story of Jeffersonville chiropractor David Sager, how he became a chiropractor, took a chance in life and bought the former practice of Dr. Barry Bodenstein and how to treats his patients the same way he treats his wife and children and enjoys the time he spends with his patients.
We say thanks to this fine publication for bringing Men @ Work into our lives.
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