Weber Wins-Kent Inducted
Weber Wins-Kent
Inducted
Indianapolis hosted two major
sporting events this past weekend with the crowning of Pete Weber as the 2013
Barbasol Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tournament of Champions winner
and the induction into the PBA Hall of Fame of Doug Kent and Danny
Wiseman.
With Weber's 224-179 win over Australian two-handed star Jason
Belmonte, the victory made Weber the first player to complete the PBA Triple
Crown for a second time and tied bowling legend Earl Anthony for most major PBA
titles with 10. The win was worth $50,000.
Pete is well known for his unique high back swing and he won his
first PBA Tournament of Champions (TOC) title in 1978.
Now called "Gramps" by his younger opponents, Weber is 50 and is
the oldest player to win this TOC event.
In winning "PD" as he is often called, noted that he gets up for
the majors, "but there's one eluding me and the Weber family--the USBC Master, I
really want that one, and I'm not done yet, I'm not slowing down and I have no
plans to retire."
His victory last Sunday on ESPN was achieved with three doubles,
four spares and help from Belmonte who left the 4-10 split three times and
failing to convert it twice.
In losing Belmonte called Weber, "the most talented bowler the
world has ever seen and may ever see.
On Saturday night prior to Sunday's TOC event the PBA inducted
Doug Kent of Newark, NY (near Rochester) and Danny Wiseman of Baltimore into the
PNA Hall of Fame.
Bowling fans will always remember Wiseman for the colorful
outfits he wore. He is a 12-time tour winner with one major
title.
Over the years we have had the opportunity to personally get
involved in Doug Kent's outstanding career. At tournament events we have become
friends with Doug, his wife Chrissie and Doug's mom and dad.
We've carried that friendship over into meeting yearly at the
New York State Elks tournament and with communications via email and the
telephone.
Ken's major titles are the 1991 USBC Masters, the 2002 PBA World
Champion ship and the 2006 USBC Masters and Denny's PBA World Championship. The
winning of two majors in 2006 led to the Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year
award. He is one of only nine players ever to win two major titles in the same
season.
Doug joins his brother-in-law, Parker Bohn III, in the PBA Hall
of Fame. Ken's wife is the former Chrissie Beamish--Bohn's wife is the former
Leslie Beamish...and Doug and Parker are the second set of brothers-in-law in
the PBA Hall.
We share the honor of meeting and sharing quality time with
Parker's dad and with Chrissie and Leslie's father and mother in Parker's
travel home at Cheektowaga, NY several years ago.
The PBA Tour's winter season ends this Sunday (April 7) with the
finals of the Elias Cup, the concluding event of the inaugural PBA league
season. The finals can be seen live on ESPN at 1 p.m.
Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you
have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 or 800 series, or even
score your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, by email at
edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at
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Bowling Tip
By
Mike Luongo
Bowlers: One of the previous tips was designed to help you
achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and be able
to repeat it.
This week, we will cover the release, information that will help
bowlers of all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most
misunderstood parts of as bowling shot. Mos bowlers tend to muscle the ball
through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing.
The proper release for all bowlers, (whether you are a six-year-old with a
conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience, can be
executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of the swing through the
release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder
muscles.
If the ball fits properly, the gravity will take it off your
hand at the right time providing your body is in the proper position. Any
rotation on the ball should come from your hand only, not your arm. Using the
proper technique wil allow you to get as much rotation on the ball as
desired.
Note, however, if your ball does not fit properly, it will
require excessive grip pressure to hold on to which will make the release harder
to execute.
Aside from bowling, for those of you that have played golf,you
can strike the ball much better and with more accuracy if you do not pull the
club down from the top of the swing with your shoulder muscles. Gravity can be
your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Maser
Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with
the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at
435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com
Local
Scores
(compiled by Ed
Townsend)
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Monday
Hortonville Ladies
Sue Naughton 183, 161, Lillian Zieres 176, 163, 199, 538, Mary
Fitzgerald 171, 163, Opal Hocker 160, Pat Peters 173, 169, Maureen Schlott 172,
Betty Baker 156, Eleanor Glassel 152, Debbie Loughrey 177, 152, Deedee Schrader
157, Barbara Pingel 173, 181, 160, 514, Judy Mohn 166, Kim Doty 173, Mardette
Wilcox 190, 206, 196, 591, Kim Niemann 163, 185, Phyllis Grillo 165, Ingred Ott
154, Cindy Ott 151, Katie Bernhardt 153, Nicole Rossomando 153, Sandy Cassevah
169, Charlene Meola 154.
Tues.
Del. Valley Men's
Ryan Kelly 204, 180, Bob Cady 232, 235, 634, Dean Shattuck 204,
188, 202, Bob Head 185, Russell Lyons 192, 192, 234, 618, Rick Weigelt 180, Joe
Gager 193, 186, Damien Vanleuven 191, 191, Mark Hawley 184, 193, Samii Markoa
182, Alan Rutledge 184, Kory Keesler 185, Bruce Rutledge 189, 202, Jamie Greir
218, Kris Rasmussen 214, 181, Brian Marino196, 193, Mark Scriber 190, 192, Gary
Maas 184, Jeff Nober 182, 182, 193, Brian Starr 233, Eugene Fulton 182, Matt
Fulton 211, Jim Kautz 188, Mike Gieger 210, Wally Warren 196, Tom Bisig 192,
Eric Kubenik 208, Dan Brown 183, Cricket Hubert 197.
Fox Bowling Center
Tues.
Ladies Early Birds
Jessica Bush 184, 180, 186, 550, Linda Ferris 180, 212,
559.
Wed.
Men's Independent
Tom Anderson 227, 604, Zach Benson 248, 609, Andy Boice 256,
639, Al Bullis Sr. 226, Andrew Bullis 257, 235, 695, Bucky Bullis 287, 602,
Frank Couse Sr, 619, Jim Dibble 234, 247, 692, Norm Ellis 228, 226, 248, 702,
Bill Gleim 257, 258, 717, Jeremy Gulley 245, 660, Marty Haeussler 244, 619, Jack
Hazen 243, 254, 708, Paul Ignatovich 248, 601, Rob Johnson 254, 244, 671, B. J.
Johnson 609, Jerry Kulakosky 626, Robert McNaught 628, Donnie Marino 227, 641,
Ed Milk Jr. 234, Dick Price 241, 244, 675, Tony Russo 234, Tim Smith 227, 641,
Jonathon Wayne 228, Zuke Wormuth 628, Jeremy Wormuth 255, 664, Jay Wormuth 233,
623.
Thurs. Men's Deposit
Ntl.
Duane Bolster 233, 653, Dale Conklin 248, 646, Ray Cornwell 255,
620, Paul Ignatovich 227, Scott Jenson 602, Matt Johnson 640, Robert Johnson
233, 660, Greg Keesler 243, 623, Rick Mills 225, 659, Dick Price 233, Jim
Valentine 228, Scott Wahl 226.
Friday
Mixed Couples
Andy Bullis 232, 614, Howard Couse Sr. 279, 231, 676, Frank
Couse Sr. 247, 636, Carl Davis 235, 651, Judy Ellis 181, Linda Ferris 187, 504,
Fiona Lovely 187, Rick Mills 64, Sheri Oralls 228, 554, Walt Oralls 229, Jen
Smith 216, a real nice series of 803 by Tim Smith off a perfect 300 game
followed by a 256, 247, Jonney Stanton 244, 616, Dan Wormuth 245, 255, 716, Jay
Wormuth 244, 617, Jeremy Wormuth 233, 233, 614, Mitzi Wright
519.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday
Men's
Ryan Lepke 244, 659, Jim Piontex 256, 618, Kyle Stevens 237,
279, 246, 762, Willie Bartley 256, 675, Nate Sanders 244, 603, Dave Graham 225,
258, 687, Francisco Martinez 235, 613, Jody Farquhar 257, 227, 707, Al Caycho
249, 625, Jim VanAken 228, 609, Tim McIntyre 234, 225, 646, Josh Strang 630, Ed
Lake 232, 257, 262, 751, Rick Lake 259, 248, 278, 785, Mike Mulligan 603, Shane
Conner 266, 225, 226, 717, Michael Weiner 233, 660, Jaryl Scott 256, 661, Paul
Durland 232, 627, Vinnie Collura 248, 257, 721, Donald Durland 269, 279, 269,
817, Lloyd Bridges 614, Larry Berens 247, 251, 720, Tom Belgiovene 227, 624,
Rudy Belanchia 232, 278, 692, Frank Eichenlaub III a 257, 675, Laresko Niifa
225, Cecil Walters 248, 629, Ronnie Totten 226, 611, Kevin Stackhouse 238, 679,
Charlie Tuttle 259, 228, 679, Vinnie Scuderi 611, Corey VanKeuren 236, 235, 655,
Michael Scuderi 246, 622, Juan Lopez 243, 622, Keith Smith 244, 654, Craig
Wilhelm 243, Kenny Atkins 249, Pedro Agapito 258, 269, 710, Eddie Walsh 239,
236, 641.
Tues. Mixed
Firefighters
Mary Lee Williams 216, 216, 610, Vera Bernhardt 198, 182, 549,
Carena Collura 200, 546, Joan Lake 194, 183, 543, Trasey Barres 208, 192, 533,
Karen Martin 196, 519, Leanne Mangabang 184, 516, Andrea Grossman 191, 510,
Eddie Blume 256, 689, Ed Guthrie 225, 660, Eddie Walsh 236, 234, 656, Walt
Edwards Jr. 253, 654, Shane Cunningham 641, Russ Keesler 244, 635, Laresko Niifa
225, 632, Paul Minton 227, 632, Chet Smith 228.
Wed. Men's
Kyle Stevens 289, 248, 742, Vinnie Collura 280, 247, 708, Rudy
Belanchia 246, James VanAken 243, 648, Tim McIntyre 290, 724, Josh Strang 246,
653, Chris Gibson 226, 616, Keith Smith 235, 278, 733, Pedro Agapito 244, 236,
258, 738, Jon Wilhelm 267, 692, Chris Parken 233, 641, Dennis Matthews 227, 603,
Kyle Matthews 230, 629, Kevin Stackhouse 247, 630, Ronnie Totten 235, 668, Shane
Cunningham 233, 603, Frank Muller Jr. 236, 627, David Sawall 254, 670, Mikey
Travis 241, Robert Beach 242, 628, Serafin Rodriguez III a 236, 605, Tim Bilyeu
600, Donald Durland 256, 225, 247, 728, Al Frangipone 267, 235, 694, Frank
DiCostanzo 236, 620, Eddie Walsh 225, 605, Pete Meachum 245, 631, Larry Hicks
232, Paul Minton 260, 667, Eddie Blume 227, 600, Jason Jones 225, 226, 653,
Dwayne Cabrera 226, 258, 237, 721, Merrill Conner 249, 258, 720, David
Garlinghouse 608.
Friday
Mixed
Larry Berens 238, 245, 696, Paul Berens 269, 290, 716, Glenn
Fraser 232, 605, David Graham 245, 267, 258, 770, Eddie Lake 269, 233, 716,
Robert Linzer 258, Frank Scuderi 256, 236, 227, 719, Kevin Stackhouse 278, 226,
720, Lawrence Whipple 224, 613, Jon Wilhelm 234, 265, 705, Leroy Williams 246,
Trasey Barres 187, Sillporah Boldiis 190, Cathy Carpenter 193, 506, Meagan
Courtney 191, 233, 555, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 206, 189, 553, Sara Durland 188,
519, Nancy Greene 192, Ann Kaplan 502, Joan Lake 187, 500, Laura Palmer 183,
196, 526, Antionette Rau 211, 184, 570, Christa Sweeney 223, 207, 601, Tammy Sze
184, 235, 227, 646, Mary Wilhelm 207.
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