BOSTON'S BETTS TO RETURN TO PBA'S WSOB

Boston Red Sox Star Mookie Betts to Return to PBA’s World Series of Bowling

Rising star in baseball world hopes to “do a little better” in second WSOB appearance

RENO, Nev. (Oct. 31, 2017) – Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts began thinking about competing in the World Series very early in the year, but as much as he wanted to return to bowling’s version of the classic event in Reno, he would have preferred playing in the Major League Baseball fall classic.

When the Houston Astros ended Boston’s bid for another World Series title, winning their American League Division Series, 3-1, the 25-year-old Betts was free to begin full-scale preparations for his alternative plan, competing in the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling IX, presented by Eldorado Reno Properties, Nov. 7-19 at Reno’s National Bowling Stadium. WSOB IX kicks off the 2017-18 Go Bowling! PBA Tour.

“I hope I can do a little better than I did last time,” Betts said Tuesday. “I think I understand the mental side of what I need to do a little more, but it’s not like I have it down pat. But I can use my experience from last time. We’ll see.”

Betts, who made his debut in Professional Bowlers Association competition during the 2015 WSOB VII in Reno, has been eagerly awaiting the chance to try it again.

“Bowling has been a part of my life forever, so it isn’t going away,” he said. “I like to compete, but I also know I need to get better.”

Since the baseball season ended, Betts said he’s been practicing regularly, in part to get his right hand toughened up a bit for the daily grind of two five-game qualifying blocks. His goal is to finish among the top 150 against the field of 195 on any given day. In his WSOB debut in 2015, Betts averaged 190 for his 36 qualifying games – nine each on four different animal patterns.

His life as a professional athlete has evolved during the past two years. In 2016, when he played a starring role in helping the Red Sox to the American League playoffs, Betts hit for a .318 average with 31 home runs and 113 RBIs., winding up runner-up in the American League MPV voting. He was named MLB’s Defensive Player of the Year, won Silver Slugger and Gold Glove honors, and earned the first of two straight berths in the MLB All-Star Game.

His star continued to rise 2017, when he again played a pivotal role in helping the Red Sox win the American League East Division title and earned another trip to the All-Star game. On Nov. 7 he’ll find out if he will win back-to-back Gold Gloves for his stellar play in right field.

As brilliantly as he has played in the Major League Baseball arena, Betts remains grounded to his bowling roots, started by his mother (Diana Benedict) in his Nashville, Tenn., hometown. And he has proven to be a sponge in soaking up knowledge in whatever sport he plays.

Is there any relationship between bowling and baseball?

“I think the short bursts of focus are a key,” Betts said. “I’ve played baseball in front of thousands of people, so I’ve learned to get over those little moments pretty quickly. It’s the same in bowling. If things aren’t going well, you get your focus back and get back on track.”

Betts will join a sold-out field of world-class bowlers from 27 different countries for five-game qualifying rounds at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific time) in the PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov. 8; the PBA Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame on Thursday, Nov. 9; the PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game on Saturday, Nov. 11 and the Pepsi PBA Scorpion Championship presented by GoBowling.com on Sunday, Nov. 12.

If Betts finishes among the top 25 percent of the field after 40 combined games on the four animal patterns, he’ll advance to PBA World Championship cashers round on Nov. 13 and 14. If he finishes among the top 16 in any of the four individual animal pattern events, he’ll advance to single-elimination match competition on Nov. 15 and 16.

All of the preliminary rounds will be live streamed on PBA’s Xtra Frame online bowling channel. For subscription information, visit xtraframe.tv.

WSOB IX concludes Nov. 17-19 with finals live streamed on ESPN3 (and also recorded for Sunday telecasts on ESPN beginning Dec. 10).

GEICO PBA WORLD SERIES OF BOWLING IX

(a part of the 2017-18 Go Bowling! PBA Tour)

presented by Eldorado Reno Properties

National Bowling Stadium, Reno, Nev., Nov. 7-19 (all times are Pacific)

Tuesday, Nov. 7

10 a.m. – PBA Chameleon 39 and Shark 45 practice session

1 p.m. – PBA Regional and PBA50 Challenge finals, 8 games round robin match play

4:15 p.m. – PBA50 Challenge Finals (Xtra Frame)

5 p.m. – PBA Regional Challenge Finals (Xtra Frame)

Wednesday, Nov. 8

11 a.m. – PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe qualifying, 5 games

5 p.m. – PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe qualifying, 5 games

            Top 16 after 10 games advance to Chameleon Round of 16 match play on Nov. 15

Thursday, Nov. 9

11 a.m. – PBA Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame qualifying, 5 games

5 p.m. – PBA Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame qualifying, 5 games

            Top 16 after 10 games advance to Shark Round of 16 match play on Nov. 15

Friday, Nov. 10

Noon – PBA Cheetah 33 and Scorpion 42 practice session

Saturday, Nov. 11

11 a.m. – PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game qualifying, 5 games

5 p.m. – PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game qualifying, 5 games

            Top 16 after 10 games advance to Cheetah Round of 16 match play on Nov. 16

Sunday, Nov. 12

11 a.m. – Pepsi PBA Scorpion Championship presented by GoBowling.com qualifying, 5 games

5 p.m. – Pepsi PBA Scorpion Championship presented by GoBowling.com qualifying, 5 games

            Top 16 after 10 games advance to Scorpion Round of 16 match play on Nov. 16

            Top 25 percent of field after 40 combined qualifying games on Chameleon, Shark, Cheetah and Scorpion patterns advance to PBA World Championship cashers’ round on Nov. 13

Monday, Nov. 13

1 p.m. – PBA World Championship cashers’ round, five games, Chameleon 39 pattern

5 p.m. – PBA World Championship cashers’ round, five games, Shark 45 pattern

Tuesday, Nov. 14

1 p.m. – PBA World Championship cashers’ round, five games, Cheetah 33 pattern

5 p.m. – PBA World Championship cashers’ round, five games, Scorpion 42 pattern

            Top five after 60 combined qualifying games on Chameleon, Shark, Cheetah and Scorpion patterns advance to PBA World Championship stepladder finals, live on ESPN, Sunday, Sept. 19, noon (3 p.m. EST)

Wednesday, Nov. 15

11 a.m. – PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe qualifying Round of 16, best of five games single-elimination match play

1:30 p.m. – PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe qualifying Round of 8, best of three games single-elimination match play

            Four winners advance to ESPN Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe finals on Nov. 18

3:30 p.m. – PBA Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame Round of 16, best of five games single-elimination match play

6 p.m. – PBA Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame Round of 8, best of three games single-elimination match play

            Four winners advance to ESPN Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame finals on Nov. 18

Thursday, Nov. 16

11 a.m. – PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game Round of 16, best of five games single-elimination match play

1:30 p.m. – PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game Round of 8, best of three games single-elimination match play

            Four winners advance to ESPN PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game finals on Nov. 18

3:30 p.m. – Pepsi PBA Scorpion Championship presented by GoBowling.com Round of 16, best of five games single-elimination match play

6 p.m. – Pepsi PBA Scorpion Championship presented by GoBowling.com Round of 8, best of three games single-elimination match play

            Four winners advance to ESPN Go Bowling! Scorpion Championship finals on Nov. 18

Friday, Nov. 17

6 p.m. - USA vs. The World team event (live on ESPN3)

7:30 p.m. - National Bowling Stadium pro-am

Saturday, Nov. 18

Noon – PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Reno Tahoe semifinals and finals (live on ESPN3)

2:30 p.m. – PBA Shark Championship presented by Xtra Frame semifinals and finals (live on ESPN3)

4:15 p.m. – PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game semifinals and finals (live on ESPN3)

6 p.m. – Pepsi PBA Scorpion Championship presented by GoBowling.com semifinals and finals (live on ESPN3)

Sunday, Nov. 19

Noon – PBA World Championship stepladder finals (live on ESPN3)

3:30 p.m. – World Bowling Tour Men’s and Women’s WBT Finals presented by PBA (live on ESPN3)

SADAK TO STEP DOWN FROM RAILRIDERS

Sadak to Step Down from RailRiders

Team’s Radio/TV Voice Departing After Five Years

Moosic, Pa. – John Sadak, the lead radio/TV voice and director of broadcasting/media relations for the SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees), is stepping down from his role with the club after five years of service.

“It is time,” said Sadak. “It has been an honor to call games at the highest level of the minors, and to do so for the New York Yankees. Calling Major League Baseball is still a lifelong dream I hope to achieve one day. However, the time has come for me to focus on my national broadcasting opportunities and spend more time with my family.”

Named the top broadcaster in minor league baseball by Ballpark Digest after his first season with the RailRiders in 2013, Sadak served as the organization’s lead announcer during its run to the 2016 Governors’ Cup crown and the overall Triple-A National Championship. That same year, he was named one of MiLB’s top broadcast prospects by Baseball America.

Sadak will continue to work nationally for Westwood One radio and CBS Sports Network television. The Rowan University graduate and New York City native’s career includes time in the New York Yankees front office as the big league club’s assistant director of broadcasting and scoreboard operations. He has also called games nationally for both ESPN and FOX.

Over the years, he has been honored by the National Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association, Delaware Press Association, Philadelphia Press Association, New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Society of Professional Journalists, National Federation of Press Women, Communicator Awards, WGLS-FM Hall of Fame and other organizations.

“We feel the professional on-air experience John provided for our fans and the listeners for the past five seasons was among the best in professional sports,” said RailRiders team president and general manager Josh Olerud. “John was a great member of the front office here with the RailRiders and we wish him and his family nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”

The three-time defending IL North champion RailRiders open their 2018 season at home on Friday, April 6 against the Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals). For more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

OLD AMERICAN GOLF CLUB TO HOST LPGA CLASSIC

Old American Golf Club to host 2018 Volunteers of America LPGA North Dallas Classic

144 of the world’s best female golfers return to Texas April 30- May 6

DALLAS, TX. – LPGA and event officials announced today that Old American Golf Club in The Colony will host the Volunteers of America LPGA North Dallas Classic this April 30 – May 6, 2018. The official LPGA tournament will feature 144 of the world’s top talent in a four-day stroke-play event, vying for a $1.3 million purse.

This will be the first elite professional event hosted at Old American. Designed by Tripp Davis and 12-time PGA Tour winner Justin Leonard, the course has played host to such events as the Texas Women’s Open, the NTPGA Professional Championship, and a U.S. Open qualifier.

“We are looking forward to continuing to enrich the golf tradition here in Dallas at Old American Golf Club,” said Mike King, President and CEO of Volunteers of America.  “This course is unlike any other on the LPGA Tour today, and the golf fans of Dallas are really going to enjoy it here. Volunteers of America is looking forward to the partnership Octagon, whose history of community engagement blends perfectly with our mission of serving the most vulnerable and transforming lives.”

Built in 2010 on the shores of Lake Lewisville, Old American pays homage to the “Golden Age of Golf Architecture” of the early 1900s. The course combines elements from classic American courses like Shinnecock Hills, National Golf Links, Maidstone, Pinehurst, and Prairie Dunes. 

“Everyone at Old American Golf Club can’t wait to host 144 of the world’s best, as we take them back in time to experience classic American Golf,” said Jack Matthews, President of Matthews Southwest, developer of Old American. “We are very excited about the possibilities with our new partnership with Volunteers of America and the LPGA.”

The Classic will look to enhance the overall experience for the local community through a number of new special events during competition week, including local culinary experiences, women’s leadership programs, and live music and events for youth and families.

“Our goal is to create total community engagement,” said Andy Bush, Executive Director at Octagon, the company managing the event. “Octagon has a history of taking tour events and adding special events surrounding the tournament that appeal to all members of the community, not just the golf fan. Look for a lot of exciting additions this year at Old American.”

“There aren’t many better golfing communities in the country than the DFW Metroplex,” said Michael Whan, LPGA Commissioner. “The LPGA and the players always love coming to Texas and we can’t wait to see what the Volunteers of America LPGA North Dallas Classic and Old American Golf Club have in store for 2018.”

NOV. 11 LIBETY AGLOW SERVICE

LIBERTY--Liberty Aglow Ministries will celebrate their November Thanksgiving gathering with guest speaker Pastor Rich Ienuso of the Liberty Lighthouse Ministries Church.
  The Thanksgiving themed gathering will take place on Saturday Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Ministries Church located at 23 Triangle Road, Liberty.

  Light refreshments will be served with a $5 check or cash donation.

  As pastor of Lighthouse Ministries Church Pastor Rich continues to bring a message of Hope and  Endurance and along with his wife, Pastor Kathie, they continue to serve the Lord while giving hope, encouragement and purpose to others.

  All are welcome and additional information is available by emailing rosselli2@aol.com

DUKE ROLLS TO LEAD IN U.S. OPEN

DUKE ELECTRIFYING ON WAY TO LEAD AT 2017 U.S. OPEN

LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – Two-time U.S. Open champion Norm Duke of Clermont, Florida, put on a show for players and spectators Sunday at Flamingo Bowl, averaging more than 243 in his final qualifying block to surge to the top of the standings at the 2017 U.S. Open.

The United States Bowling Congress and Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Famer posted a 1,949 eight-game total Sunday to jump from 12th to first on the leaderboard with a 24-game total of 5,339.

Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, New York, the 2015 U.S. Open champion, is second with 5,256, and second-round leader Jakob Butturff of Tempe, Arizona, is third with 5,247.

Defending champion Francois Lavoie of Canada is in 22nd place with 5,013.

The top 36 players in the field after 24 games of qualifying advanced to Monday’s cashers’ round, and Tom Daugherty of Riverview, Florida, earned the final spot with a 4,915 total, a 204.7 average. The cashers’ round will start Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern and consist of an additional eight games to determine the 24 players for round-robin match play.

Duke has had his share of memorable runs at the U.S. Open, and the 53-year-old right-hander stayed in the moment as he put together games of 223, 257, 241, 209, 268, 258, 236 and 257 on the burn.

Each competitor at the 2017 event had one qualifying block on each of the three phases of the 43-foot lane condition being used this week at the U.S. Open – fresh, burn and double-burn.

“That came out of nowhere,” said Duke, who won the U.S. Open in 2008 and 2011. “I don’t think anybody thought 340 over was out there. It’s hard to keep your mental attitude really focused for that long, but that’s what it’s about. I recognized I had something special going, and I kept at it.”

With the big block in the books, Duke has no plans to rest on his laurels. The 38-time PBA Tour titlist will refocus and get back to basics as he looks for another deep run at the U.S. Open. In addition to his two wins, Duke also has three additional top-five finishes, including a fourth-place finish at the 2015 event in Garland, Texas.

“I won’t let this affect my confidence going forward,” Duke said. “As a matter of fact, it may even work against your confidence because you get used to the flow of shooting 230, 240, 250, and the flow here is not that way. Now, I have to go back and get things back to where they were, which is the U.S. Open frame of mind. They’re tough out here, it’s a grind and it’s only the third day. If I can do that, I think I’m all right. But, as soon as you start looking back at what you’ve done, either today, yesterday or 25 years ago, it will punish you. The main thing for me right now is to be able to forget this, and maybe remember it years from now, but not today.”

Match play will begin Monday at 6 p.m. Eastern with the first of three eight-game rounds and resume Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eastern, concluding with a position round. The five finalists for the stepladder finals will be determined by total pinfall, including bonus pins, for 56 games.

The stepladder finals will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. The champion will earn the $30,000 top prize and coveted green jacket.

The U.S. Open is the fourth of five major championships on the 2017 PBA Tour schedule and is conducted jointly by the USBC and Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America.

Each round of the 2017 U.S. Open leading up to the stepladder finals will be broadcast live on Xtra Frame, the exclusive online bowling channel for the PBA.

For more information on the U.S. Open, visit BOWL.com/USOpen.

About International Bowling Campus
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2017 U.S. OPEN
At Flamingo Bowl, Liverpool, N.Y.
Sunday’s results

ROUND 3 QUALIFYING
(24 games)

      1, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 5,339. 2, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., 5,256. 3, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz., 5,247. 4, Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C., 5,187. 5, Dominic Barrett, United Kingdom, 5,129. 6, Chris Loschetter, Avon, Ohio, 5,111.
      7, JR Raymond, Saginaw, Mich., 5,106. 8, Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas, 5,099. 9, John Szczerbinski, North Tonawanda, N.Y., 5,082. 10(tie), AJ Johnson, Oswego, Ill., and Jason Sterner, Rockledge, Fla., 5,081. 12, Martin Larsen, Sweden, 5,073.
      13, Rhino Page, Orlando, Fla., 5,072. 14, Ronnie Russell, Marion, Ind., 5,052. 15, Chris Warren, Grants Pass, Ore., 5,040. 16, Stuart Williams, Phoenix, 5,038. 17, Dino Castillo, Highland Village, Texas, 5,036. 18, Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 5,029.
      19, Andrew Cain, Phoenix, 5,022. 20, Graham Fach, Canada, 5,020. 21, Dan MacLelland (a), Canada, 5,019. 22, Francois Lavoie, Wichita, Kan., 5,013. 23, Sean Rash, Montgomery, Ill., 5,012. 24, Marshall Kent, Yakima, Wash., 5,008.
      25, Richard Teece, England, 5,005. 26, Osku Palermaa, Finland, 5,001. 27, Kristopher Prather, Milton, Fla., 4,989. 28, Matt O'Grady, South Amboy, N.J., 4,986. 29, Kyle Sherman, O'Fallon, Mo., 4,983. 30, Kenneth Ryan (a), Farmingdale, N.J., 4,974.
      31, Joe Paluszek, Bensalem, Pa., 4,962. 32, Brian LeClair, Delmar, N.Y., 4,951. 33, Jason Belmonte, Australia, 4,941. 34, Michael Tang, San Francisco, 4,940. 35, Greg Ostrander, Freehold, N.J., 4,920. 36, Tom Daugherty, Riverview, Fla., 4,915.

DID NOT ADVANCE
 
      37, Andres Gomez, Hollywood, Fla., 4,912. 38, Sam Cooley, Australia, 4,911. 39, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Oxford, Fla., 4,910. 40(tie), Anthony Pepe, East Elmhurst, N.Y., and Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 4,901. 42, Jake Peters, Henderson, Nev., 4,898.
      43, Jesper Svensson, Sweden, 4,893. 44, Bill O'Neill, Langhorne, Pa., 4,891. 45, Michael Haugen Jr., Phoenix, 4,890. 46, AJ Chapman, Wichita, Kan., 4,889. 47, Shota Kawazoe, Japan, 4,883. 48, Dick Allen, Columbia, S.C., 4,869.
      49, Myles Duty, Modesto, Calif., 4,860. 50, Pontus Andersson, Sweden, 4,854. 51, Daniel Vick (a), Pittsford, N.Y., 4,846. 52, Cortez Schenk (a), Phoenix, 4,844. 53(tie), Arturo Quintero, Mexico, and Matthew Sanders, Evansville, Ind., 4,841.
      55, Yousif Falah, Bahrain, 4,839. 56, Matt Ogle, Louisville, Ky., 4,837. 57, Chris Via, Springfield, Ohio, 4,830. 58(tie), Patrick Dombrowski, Parma, Ohio, and Nathan Bohr, Austin, Texas, 4,829. 60, Joe Bailey, Doylestown, Ohio, 4,812.
      61, Devin Bidwell, Wichita, Kan., 4,802. 62, Brad Miller, Raytown, Mo., 4,795. 63, Kevin Donovan, Painted Post, N.Y., 4,779. 64, Zachary Doty (a), Nassau, N.Y., 4,773. 65, Kyle Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 4,764. 66, Jeffery Evans, Supply, N.C., 4,763.
      67, Matt Russo, Millstone Township, N.J., 4,760. 68, Brett Cunningham, Clay, N.Y., 4,756. 69, Liz Johnson, Palatine, Ill., 4,755. 70, Mike Wolfe, Floyd Knobs, Ind., 4,754. 71(tie), Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., and Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 4,751.
      73, Francois Louw, South Africa, 4,749. 74(tie), Mike Rose Jr. (a), Fairport, N.Y., and Nicholas Pate (a), Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 4,748. 76, DJ Archer, Houston, 4,745. 77, Jonathan Van Hees, Charlestown, R.I., 4,744. 78, Andrew Anderson, Holly, Mich., 4,743.
      79, Darren Tang, San Francisco, 4,736. 80, Zach Wilkins (a), Canada, 4,735. 81, Brandon Runk (a), Enola, Pa., 4,729. 82, Tom Hess, Urbandale, Iowa, 4,725. 83, Timothy Gillick, Ansonia, Conn., 4,723. 84, Chad Roberts (a), Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 4,721.
      85(tie), Tom Sorce, Richmond, Va., and Josh Blanchard, Mesa, Ariz., 4,717. 87, Jacob Yazell (a), Lexington, Ky., 4,712. 88, Thomas Larsen, Denmark, 4,705. 89, John Furey, East Windsor, N.J., 4,694. 90, Cheuk Yin Michael Mak (a), Japan, 4,671.
      91, Brandon Novak, Chillicothe, Ohio, 4,668. 92, Timothy Foy Jr., Seaford, Del., 4,666. 93, Shawn Maldonado, Houston, 4,648. 94, Gary Faulkner Jr., Sanford, Fla., 4,643. 95(tie), EJ Tackett, Huntington, Ind., and David Haynes, Las Vegas, 4,641.
      97, Nick Kruml (a), Downers Grove, Ill., 4,640. 98, Collin Smith (a), Huron, S.D., 4,638. 99, Michael Markis, Tafton, Pa., 4,634. 100, BJ Moore, Greensburg, Pa., 4,627. 101, Matt Dzikiewicz (a), Rocky Hill, Conn., 4,625. 102, Mik Stampe, Denmark, 4,624.
      103, Chris Arcaro, Carolina Beach, N.C., 4,614. 104, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 4,612. 105, Jesper Agerbo (a), Denmark, 4,605. 106, Alex Aguiar (a), Dartmouth, Mass., 4,591. 107, Dave Wodka, Beavercreek, Ohio, 4,588. 108(tie), Cameron Weier, Tacoma, Wash., and Kamron Doyle, Brentwood, Tenn., 4,580.
      110, Alex Cavagnaro, North Massapequa, N.Y., 4,578. 111, Rocio Restrepo, Louisville, Ohio, 4,576. 112, James Rutledge (a), Lincoln, Neb., 4,574. 113, Dallas Leong (a), Las Vegas, 4,562. 114, Markus Jansson, Sweden, 4,555.
      115(tie), Anthony Lavery-Spahr, Little Elm, Texas, and Michael Kissel (a), East Islip, N.Y., 4,551. 117, Brandon Boyer (a), Hudson Falls, N.Y., 4,544. 118(tie), Trevor Roberts, Tampa, Fla., and Kyle Bigelow, Troy, Ohio, 4,537. 120, Brandon Biondo (a), Carpentersville, Ill., 4,534.
      121, Justin Crumley (a), Wichita, Kan., 4,531. 122, Robert Bures (a), Painesville, Ohio, 4,517. 123, Andrew Graff, Las Vegas, 4,508. 124, Aaron Lorincz, Belleville, Mich., 4,503. 125, David Cirigliano, Phoenix, 4,495. 126, Connor Pickford, Charlotte, N.C., 4,486.
      127, Anthony Simonsen, Princeton, Texas, 4,474. 128, Daniel Hanson (a), Tacoma, Wash., 4,468. 129, Ashton Maxwell (a), Babson Park, Fla., 4,461. 130, Patrick Allen, South Salem, N.Y., 4,458. 131, Casey Creutz (a), Carteret, N.J., 4,454. 132, Brian Robinson, Morgantown, W.Va., 4,421.
      133, Darren Andretta, New Hyde Park, N.Y., 4,409. 134, Ryan Galli, Binghamton, N.Y., 4,398. 135, William Hasiotis (a), Rochester, N.Y., 4,386. 136, Joshua Anderson (a), Muscatine, Iowa, 4,359. 137, John Petraglia, Jackson, N.J., 4,357. 138, Joe Massey (a), Flora, Ind., 4,097.

FAIR STAR FAMILIES DAY

Star Families Day at the Dutchess County Fair

Rhinebeck NY…….This 2017 Dutchess County Fair was the inaugural year for the Star Families Day program.  Powers Great American Midway, the Dutchess County Fair and 24 food concessionaires teamed up to treat Gold Star and Blue Star families to a day of free admission, rides and food, along with all the traditional Fair activities.   The idea was the brainchild of Rich Wright of Sugar Shakers Concessions and the GreenZone Hero, a non-profit which recognizes businesses that honor our veterans and military and help those businesses succeed.

The Fairgrounds worked closely with local military agencies to identify and invite the families who have lost a loved one in combat or currently have a loved one deployed.    By coordinating invitations through agencies who already work with the target population, Fair staff did not have to do the footwork to qualify requests. 

 The Fair created an electronic invitation for immediate Star family members from our county and sent it to the military agency for dispersal to their client base.  Interested parties called the Fairgrounds then staff emailed the family a form for name, address and number of family members attending.  Since our Fair runs the end of August, there was an August 1 deadline for responding. 

Entry passes for the family were mailed, along with the Fair brochure, the list of food vendors’ offers as well as the instructions for their arrival at the Fair.   Families could choose any day to attend the Fair and checked in at the Administration Building when they arrived for their check-in packet.  The packets contained special wristbands to identify family members to the Midway and the food concessions, a medal of thanks, lanyards, and a map of Fair food vendors.

While there were less than a dozen Star Families who attended this year, there was much positive reaction to the program.   We heard enthusiastic feedback from families, vendors, Powers Midway and the members of the coordinating agencies.   In reviewing the program, we anticipate higher participation both in number of Star families and number of concessions offers next year.  

JONATHAN WILBURN "GOD BLESS THE USA"

Bringing The House Down


  Jonathan Wilburn's version of "God Bless The USA" at Gospel Music's Largest National Quartet Convention (NQC) at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. brought the house down and had 10,000 folks standing as they sang along with him.

  The 60th anniversary of the NQC took place September 24-30 at the huge LeConte Center and we shared three great days of our Tennessee vacation there.
  The convention site also gave us a spectacular view of Mount LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  And wow....what a rendition this great gospel singer gave...one that sends shivers up and down your spine.
  We caught up with Jonathan the following day and asked him about his feelings and what this song meant to him.
  Asked why he sang this song at this time, he said, "this song has always meant a lot to me and I've been singing it since I was a teenager," Wilburn noted. 

  "I felt like it was an appropriate time with the questions about the American flag and the National Anthem and our patriotism in America."
  "I'm searching for real heroes and those real heroes aren't football players or basketball heroes as real heroes put on our uniform and carry weapons and stand for our freedom day in and day out," Wilburn added.

  Jonathan strongly stressed, "those are the real heroes and the reaction to the audience when I sang the song last night was tremendous because I believe everyone is saying ...you know what.... there's a lot we can do without but we cannot do without our military, our police and our public servants and  it's time for American's to come together, Democrats, Republicans, Independents or whatever you are and to boil it down to the simple fact we are all one under one flag and that flag is not political."

  "That flag symbols that we are united to the Republic for which it stands one Nation under God and when that honor is not shown to that flag it upsets me because the flag doesn't have political attached to it....its American," Wilburn added.

  He pointed out "that the flag does not make a political statement.....the flag say's I'm an American and it's time to separate political views and say we'll stand for our political views but we're still all united under one flag and I think the audience last night was ready to hear something that encouraged them to be patriotic."
  Wilburn has continued the tradition for three generations in his Gospel Music career and was inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame in 2017. He tours solo booking concerts, revivals and church services and can be booked at the Beckie Simmons Agency at 615-595-7500.
  It was an honor to share time with Jonathan....a true American.

                                                 

Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame Singer Jonathan Wilburn shares time with Sullivan County Democrat Columnist Ed Townsend.

JIN YOUNG KO WINNERS CIRCLE

IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE with JIN YOUNG KO

SKY72 Golf & Resort, Ocean Course

Incheon, Republic of Korea

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

Resides: Suwon, South Korea

Birthdate: July 7, 1995 – currently 22 years, three months and eight days

Turned Professional: 2013; member of the KLPGA

VICTORIES

• LPGA: 1st career victory

• KLPGA: Nine career victories

RACE TO CME GLOBE

With her win, Jin Young has the option to join the LPGA Tour with Priority List Category 7 membership status for the rest of this season and also for next season; OR she may remain as a non-member for the remainder of 2017, and then obtain Priority List Category 7 membership status next season.

MONEY

With her maiden LPGA Tour victory, Ko earns official money of $300,000

2017 IN A NUTSHELL ON THE LPGA TOUR

Three events played, two cuts made, one victory

2017 IN A NUTSHELL ON THE KLPGA TOUR

18 events, 16 cuts made, ‎₩706,358,090 (Korean won), two victories, nine additional top-10 finishes

OF NOTE

• Ko came close to claiming a first LPGA Tour victory at the 2015 Ricoh Women’s British Open at Turnberry, where she lost a three-stroke lead on the back nine during the final round before finishing runner-up to Inbee Park
• Ko plays regularly on the KLPGA but has competed in six major championships on the LPGA Tour, recording just the one top-10 at the 2015 Women’s British Open

• This was Ko's fourth appearance in the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship

DURLAND'S TRANSFERS TO SOUTH CAROLINA

   Durland Takes Bowling Talents To South Carolina



  

                                              

  Twenty-nine year-old former Wurtsboro bowler Donald Durland has taken his talented bowling career to Spartanburg, South Carolina.

  Donald moved at the end of September "for a better opportunity with the United States Postal Service." He will be working in the Greenville, SC postal district.

  While living in Sullivan County he bowled for the Monticello Greenhouse Team and the Going Postal Team in Walden. Bowled in tournaments in Newburgh and Kingston and subbed for a team in one of the Kingston leagues. 

  He worked six years for the Monticello Greenhouse and the past three and a half years with the Monticello Post Office.

  Donald noted he intends to get into bowling leagues in the South Carolina area.

  Within the past several years Durland flirted  with scoring three 300 games in a row for a 900 series....... the ultimate dream of every kegler who steps out on the lanes. 
  Donald by many bowling experts has been considered as one of the premier men bowlers in the Tri-State area.

   Over the past several years  at Pat Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh he scored  games of 270, 299, 280 for a 849.
   At Kiamesha Lanes he recorded an 845 series, missing that perfect 900 series by 55 pins.
   Durland leaves Sullivan County with a  233 plus average in the Monday Men's league  242 in  the Kiamesha Lanes  Wednesday Men's league and a 227 average as a sub Tuesday in a Kingston league.
   He recorded his first-ever 300 game during the 2005-06 season as a youth bowler in the Saturday Morning Youth leagues at Kiamesha Lanes.
  His steady growth over the past several years has given him interest in competing in Professional Bowling Association regional tournaments and he did  bowl in one Major PBA event.

 On facebook with the past six months Donald noted on July 5 at Walden Lanes "my most consistent night ever and finally got an 800 in this house (279, 279, 280, 838)." On September 20 just before leaving for
South Carolina he was at an out of county house just to "hangout and ended up subbing on September 20" where we recorded a 257, 278 and a perfect 300 game for a 835 series.
  Donald is part of the famed Durland bowling family as his mother Debbie was  one of the premier women bowlers in the Tri-County area and his father Paul and younger brother James maintained the high Durland family bowling standards. 

  Debbie, now married to Pastor Jack Polin also now lives in Spartanburg, SC. She hopes to return to bowling soon. 

  Donald's father, Paul, now lives in Tennessee.

  Bowling since the age of five, Donald has been bowling for 24 years. He is single and is employed by the United States Postal Service.

Ed's Outlook

  For bowling fans it doesn't get any better than attending the ultimate bowling event....the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling IX.

  Two Ultimate Fan Experience Packages will now make the adventure easy and affordable.

  For those who want to attend the sport's premier showcase Nov. 17-19 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev., the Ultimatge Fan Experience package will provide lodging, trnsporatioon to and from the airport, VIP seating for all of the TV Finals.

  The Strike Package starts at $200 and the 300 Game Package starts at $340.

  For tickets visit www.pba.com/tickets
   
  Bowling Tip
  By Mike Luongo

  Do you find yourself unable to finish your delivery in a strong balanced position?
  We offer this week's tip for any bowler who ends up out of balance  at the foul line while delivering your bowling ball.
  Out of balance may be a result of your follow through.
  It is very important that when you follow through on your delivery you do not reach out with your arm but reach up with your follow through.
  Bowlers who reach out find that the weight of the ball will pull their upper body forward and may cause them to lose their balance.
  If you reach up you stay planted in a strong solid position and are able to deliver your bowling ball with accuracy and leverage.
  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, email at mike.luongo@stormbowling.com

Local Scores

Kiamesha Lanes    

Monday Men's

Keith Smith took league scoring honors this week with a 290, 247, 265 for an 802 series, Chris Stewart 264, Lloyd Bridges 237, 226, 668, Charles Tuttle, 234, 235, 674, Dave Graham 256, 630, Pedro Agapito III a 243, 663, Tim Totten 235, 646, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 235, 225, 706, Ronald Totten 237, 640, Chris Parken 257, 226, 249, 732, Dennis Matthews 600, James VanAken 256, 238, 665, Kyle Matthews a nice 300 game followed by a 244 for a 748 series,  Larry Whipple 225, 608, Eddie Lake 239, 667, Walt Edwards 226, Michael Scuderi 227, Paul Minton, a name from the past returns to league competition for the first time in a number of years posted scores of 259 and a nice 705 series,  Vincent DeGraw 257, 233, 696, Vinnie Collura 279, 258, 226, 763, Rob Sze 245, 623, William Schubert 237, Gene Smith 225, Damien Van Leuven 226, 606, Tom Belgiovene 601, Jaryl Scott 264, 627, Jon Wilhelm 225, 613, Dwayne Cabrera, another name from the past had a 246, 650, Kyle Giordino 245,  669.

Tues. Mixed Firefighter

Kevin Stackhouse 246, 616, Pedro Agapito III a 258, 243, 675, Charlie Tuttle 279, 225, 668, Kyle Vanwolde 225, 640, Christie Graham 192, 192, 551, Dustin Graham 245, Carena Collura 265, 182, 616, Laresko Niifa 231, 642, John Hoffmann 233, 635, Steve Belgiovene 246, 601, Kyle Giordano 263, 684, James VanAken 256, 234, 688, Trasey Barres 202, 517, Bhavin Patel 235, 667, Karen Martin 192, 500, Mary Lee Williams 187, 202, 247, 636, Linda Schaefer 209, 540, Eddie Lake 248, 665.

Thursday Ladies

Mardette Wilcox 191, 212, 213, 616, Carrie Germany 247, 191, 617, Sam Whipple 184, Liz Stubits 181, 190, 528, Theresa Balzano 182, Lisa Cartwright 197, Trasey Barres 198, 538, Tabatha Smith 200, 515, Dottie Cox 194, Pat Shuart 212, 527, Joan Lake 504.

Friday Mixed

Esther Barber 186, Trasey Barres 214, 521, Cathy Carpenter 222, 535, Julie Chen 185, Angie Desmond 189, 503, Natasha Rogers 195, Loretta VanAken 190, 214, 575, James VanAken 229, 633, Larry Whipple 232, 225, 680, Jordan Balzano 603, Billy Curry Jr. 631, Vic Decker 612, Glenn Fraser 225, Dave Graham 258, 226, 690, Eddie Lake 278, 260, 743, Ryan Lepke 235, 239, 619, Jason Rogers 233, 629, Bill Schubert 255, 634, Tom Skiff III a 228, 257, 707, Keith Smith 258, 692, Kevin Stackhouse 640, Charlie Tuttle 234, 607.

Beechwood Lanes

Villa Roma Monday Ladies

Lillian Zieres 160, Pam Wayne 195, 157, 152, 504, Lindsey Bauer 167, Beth Schumacher 167, Tracy Puerschner 159, Rebecca Rhodes 165, Robin Luckey 150, Diane Staves 160, Lois Erdman 180, 181, Jaclyn Kimmes 163.

  Ed Townsend is a Public Relations Consultant to the sport of bowling and brings over 60-years of sports journalism experience in writing and compiling the information for this column. If you have league or tournament information, bowl a 300 game or 800 series, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email to edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

MORE GRAHAMSVILLE PUMPKIN PARADE PHOTOS

                                                            

Neversink resident Bob Drown"s 1940 Plymouth was a popular attraction in the Pumpkin Party parade.

                                                                

16 months old Shay Hartman participated in the 1-2 years old costume march.

                                                                

Cindy Trojahn, left, and Brooke Trojahn march behind Cody, the dalmatian owned by Grahamsvile attorney Bill Brenner.

                                                          

Twelve year-old Casey Dibble enjoys the face painting performed by Regina Hartman.

      

GRAHAMSVILLE PUMPKIN FESTIVITIES

 


  GRAHAMSVILLE--A huge 1,082 pound Atlantic Giant pumpkin grown by Ned Samdercock of Honesdale. Pa. won the top prize of $250 in the Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest that was part of the  32nd Annual Daniel Pierce Library's Giant Pumpkin Party and Children's Parade held last Saturday at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds.
  Samdercock noted that he grew the giant pumpkin in his back yard garden and that it took up 500 square feet of ground.

  The fun filled day got started at 9 a.m. with the parade consisting of floats, boy and cub scout troops, horses, the Tri-Valley School Board of Education, the Daniel Pierce Library float consisting of community members and patrons of the library, antique cars, the Tri-Valley High School band conducted by Matt Weyant, the Neversink Fire Department, the Claryville Fire Department, Tri-Valley PTO marchers, DPL Marchers, many Antique Tractors and the Catskill Martial Arts group headed up by their leader Don Balsito.
  Large crowds throughout the day enjoyed the Country Bake Contest, Scarecrow Contest, the Obstacle Course, children's games and activities, pony and horse drawn hay rides, craft fair, book sales, the haunted house, petting zoo, carnival games, miniature golf, food and drink along with live music and entertainment.

  Neversink resident Alan Buckler did an outstanding job as Master of Ceremonies. Parade judges included Abbe Klotz, Lane and Renee Kortright, Caleb Kortright and Alex and Abby Leudemann.

  Director of the Library Jessica Dymond was busy throughout the day coordinating activities.



                                                         

Ned Samdercock of Honesdale, Pa. stands next to his Atlantic Giant 1,082 pound pumpkin, winner of the Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest.
                                                           

 
Grahamsville resident Barry Lewis guards the Pumpkin Patch



                                            

The parade judges included, front row left to right, Cadence Buckler (daughter of MC Alan Buckler), Caleb Kortright, Alex Leudemann, Abby Leudemann.  Back row left to right, Master of Ceremonies Alan Buckler, Abbe Klotz, Lane Kortright and Renee Kortright.

                                                        

Tami Shaver of Grahamsville rides her horse Bella in the Giant Pumpkin Party parade.

JACK-O-LANTERN CONTEST

Rumble Ponies Announce Jack-o-Lantern Contest

BINGHAMTON, NY – With Halloween right around the corner, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies are pleased to announce the launch of their first-ever Jack-O-Lantern Carving Contest. Starting October 16, fans can submit a photo of their pumpkin creation to Eddie Saunders at eddie@bingrp.com. Fans can also tweet their photo to @RumblePoniesBB using the #RowdyOLantern hashtag. The deadline to submit all entries is Thursday, October 26 at 10:00 AM.
The top three designs selected by the RumbleTown Front Office will be presented to the fans for a final decision on the team’s official Facebook page. Fans can cast a vote from Friday, October 27 at 9:00 AM through Monday, October 30 at Noon. The submission with the most “likes” will be crowned the winner.
All three jack-o-lantern designers will receive a prize with the winner taking home the grand prize of a Rumble Ponies prize pack and the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch during the 2018 season.
While original designs are encouraged, fans may also use one of the four Ponies logo stencils available online at www.BINGRP.com.
The Rumble Ponies open the 2018 season at home on Thursday, April 5 against the Portland Sea Dogs. Download the entire Rumble Ponies schedule at www.BINGRP.com today.

PBA SPARE SHOTS

PBA Spare Shots

EVER WONDER WHY WINNING A PBA TITLE IS SUCH A PRECIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENT?

As the Professional Bowlers Association prepares for its 60th anniversary season in 2018, it would be interesting to know exactly how many bowlers have held PBA membership since its formation in 1958. But keeping track of information like that in the pre-computer era of the ‘50s was rather difficult, so accurate membership data from the early years isn’t available.

An educated guess is more than 10,000 bowlers have been PBA members at one time or another. But what the PBA did track was many of its more important statistics, like who won a title…or two…or 47, which gives perspective to that 10,000-plus estimate.

A quick trip through some of the PBA title stats reveals some interesting trivia, such as:

● As of September 1, 345 different players had won at least one PBA Tour title.

● Exactly 51 players have won 10 or more titles.

● Of the 345 individuals who have won PBA Tour titles, 124 (35.9%) have won one title.

● 54 players (15.6%) are in the group of two-time title winners who invariably said the second title proved the first one wasn’t just luck.

● We didn’t ask them, but the 36 players who have won three PBA Tour titles would likely agree with the two-time winners.

● So that begs the question, how precious do you think PBA titles are to the 132 players who have won four or more titles?

● A lot of bowling experts thought Earl Anthony’s record of 41 PBA Tour titles (later upgraded to 43 when his two USBC Masters titles were recognized) was untouchable. So do you think Walter Ray Williams Jr.’s record 47 titles will ever be broken?

● 100% of all PBA title winners will tell you that you can’t win a title simply “by luck,” regardless of how many players were in the field or how many games you had to bowl.

● Beyond the PBA Tour, thousands of PBA members also have participated in the PBA Regional program since the inaugural National Resident Pro Championship in 1969. Over the years 573 different players have won at least one PBA Regional title…and as of September 25, the PBA has awarded a grand total of 6,318 titles in regional competition. Scientifically speaking, that’s a lot of regional titles.

PBA history is filled with enlightening “firsts” and unusual feats. For example, did you know Roy Lown of Baltimore was not only the first left-hander to win a PBA Tour title (his only Tour title), but he won it in the first televised PBA Tour finals, the 1961 PBA National Invitational in Paramus, N.J. It wasn’t national television, but it WAS televised.

And that’s how legends and legacies begin – with stats and figures and notes about unique accomplishments.

As the PBA prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, it remains true that every PBA Tour title has been precious, the ultimate prize in a bowler’s life, and every title has a story behind it. In 2018, the PBA is going to re-live a lot of those precious memories through a special “60 Most Memorable Moments in PBA History” review. Watch for it.

PLAYERS FROM FRANCE, MONGOLIA HELP WSOB IX SET INTERNATIONAL RECORD

The GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling IX, presented by Eldorado Reno Properties, will have the most international representation in the program’s history when it gets underway Nov. 7 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno.

The first event under the Go Bowling! PBA Tour umbrella sponsorship package will have at least 27 countries in the sold-out field, thanks to first-time entries from France and Mongolia. South Korea also is a new addition to the field, which now includes players from Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and Venezuela as well as the United States. The previous record for international representation in the WSOB was 23 countries in 2016.

XTRA FRAME’S PBA PLAYER’S PERSPECTIVE VISITS WITH CANADA’S GRAHAM FACH

Bowling in only his second professional tournament, 24-year-old rookie Graham Fach of Guelph, Ontario, defeated PBA veteran Ryan Ciminelli to win the 2016 Barbasol PBA Players Championship at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl in Columbus, Ohio. Fach discusses becoming the first Canadian to win a PBA Tour title in the newest edition of PBA Player’s Perspective, a special feature on PBA’s Xtra Frame.

Two more Player’s Perspective features are set to debut on Xtra Frame in the month of October. On October 6, Sean Rash will share his thoughts on his win over Jason Belmonte in the 2016 PBA Detroit Open. Then, on October 14, Francois Lavoie will take viewers through his 300 game in the 2016 U.S. Open. Xtra Frame subscription packages are offered for seven days, a full month or a 12-month Xtra Frame Season Ticket. Visit xtraframe.com for details on how to enroll.

PBA REGIONAL UPDATE: BOHR EXTENDS REGIONAL TITLE STREAK TO 11 YEARS

PBA Southwest Region Hall of Famer Nathan Bohr from Austin, Texas, won six of his eight matches to overtake qualifying leader Anthony Lavery-Spahr of Pasadena, Texas, and claim his 23rd PBA Regional title in the inaugural PBA Liberal Kansas Southwest Open Sunday at Ayre Lanes.

Bohr not only earned $4,000, but also stretched his personal record for winning at least one PBA Regional title to 11 consecutive years.

Bohr trailed Lavery-Spahr until the sixth game of the eight-game modified round-robin match play finals when he defeated Brad Miller of Maryland Heights, Mo., 269-216, while Lavery-Spahr suffered a disastrous 256-146 loss to Canada’s Francois Lavoie. Taking a 42-pin lead going into position round against Lavery-Spahr, Bohr won the decisive match, 254-200, to claim the title, while collegiate bowler Cortez Schenck from Phoenix defeated Mark Scroggins of Canyon, Texas, 203-160, to move into second place. Bohr finished the event with a 21-game total of 5,018 pins, including match play bonus pins, for a 93-pin margin of victory over Schenck.

● PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Oxford, Fla., defeated Lee Brosius of Ashburn, Va., 240-138, 239-245, 246-244, in the best-of-three-game title match to win his 104th PBA title in the PBA50 PlyGems Windows Rocky Mount South Open at Rocky Mount Bowling Center in Rocky Mount, Va., Sunday.

Williams, the PBA’s all-time leading champion, won a $1,800 prize. His composite PBA titles total includes PBA Tour, PBA Regional, PBA50 Tour and PBA50 Regional victories.

In the best-of-three semifinal round, Williams defeated top qualifier Chuck Walker of Blaine, Tenn., 226-222, 255-267, 258-216 while Brosius rallied to edged Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, 200-207, 244-176, 199-182.

● Chris Loschetter of Avon, Ohio defeated Matt Ogle of Louisville, Ky. by 62 pins Sunday to win the PBA Florence Bowling Center Central Open in Florence, Ky.

Loschetter finished with a 7-3 match play record and a total of 4,200 pins for 18 games, including match play bonus pins, to win the $2,000 first prize and his 15th career regional title.

● John Conroy of Mahopac, N.Y. and partner Alex Cavagnaro of Massapequa, N.Y., defeated Ray Edwards of Middle Island, N.Y. and Matt O’Grady of Rahway, N.J., 447-432, 402-471, 436-427, in the best-of-three-game title match to win the PBA/PBA50 Millsboro Lanes Doubles title Sunday at Millsboro Lanes in Millsboro, Del.

Cavagnaro, bowling anchor, needed a double in the final frame for the title. After struggling earlier on the right lane, he made a ball change in the eighth frame which allowed him to throw the clinching double in the 10th. The title was the second for each bowler, who also earned $2,000 each.

In the best-of-three semifinal round, Conroy and Cavagnaro defeated Tony Reynaud of Harwinton, Conn. and Anthony Pepe of Elmhurst, N.Y., 2-0, while Edwards and O’Grady defeated the father/son team of Steve Pavlinko Sr. and Jr. of Sewell, N.J., 2-0.

● Tom Hess of Urbandale, Iowa, defeated amateur Rick Miller of Lincoln, Neb., by 93 pins over a span of 13 games to win the PBA Mockingbird Lanes Midwest Open in Omaha, Neb., Sunday.

In picking up his 10th career title, Hess won five of his six matches and posted a 3,044 pinfall total to top Miller’s 2,951 total to earn $1,800.

Scott Merritt of Iowa City, Iowa, defeated Jim Knoblauch of Waukesha, Wis., 2,990-2,981, to win the companion PBA50 Mockingbird Lanes Midwest Open. Merritt, a PBA50 rookie, earned his second title of the year plus the $1,500 first prize.

● Jakob Butturff of Tempe, Ariz., posted a 5-5 match play record and knocked down 4,749 pins Sunday to win his 12th career regional title and second in a row in the PBA Northwest/West TSI Inc. Open at Paradise Lanes in Tacoma, Wash.

Butturff, who earned $2,000, defeated David Haynes of Las Vegas, by 73 pins for the title. Haynes had a 7-2-1 match play record and 4,676 total pins for his 18 games including match play bonus pins.

In the companion PBA50 Open, Hugh Miller of Mercer Island, Wash., went 7-1 and knocked down 3,861 total pins for 16 games to top Kevin Croucher of Grants Pass, Ore., by 44 pins for his eighth PBA50 West Region title. Croucher had a 5-3 match play record and a total of 3,817 pins.

● Steve Arehart won his second PBA title near his hometown on Sunday, Sept. 17, defeating PBA Tour titlist Dick Allen of Columbia, S.C., 246-140, to win the $2,300 first prize in the second annual PBA Century Lanes Hampton South Open in Hampton, Va.

Arehart, from nearby Chesapeake, was the top qualifier for the stepladder finals in leading the event from wire to wire. In the first stepladder match Allen defeated Chris Arcaro of Carolina Beach, N.C. 210-205. Allen then eliminated Kyle Troup of Taylorsville, N.C., 230-185, in the semifinal match.

● The PBA Regional schedule for the Sept. 29-Oct. 1 weekend includes the PBA50 Mel Westrich Memorial Central/Midwest Open at Delphos Recreation in Delphos, Ohio; the PBA50 Spartanburg South Open at Paradise Lanes in Spartanburg, S.C., and the Killeen Southwest Open at Hallmark Lanes in Killeen, Texas.

● For complete PBA Regional schedules, rules and entry information, visit pba.com, open the “schedules” tab and click on PBA Regional Tours to find the event(s) in your area…and remember, you can follow “live scoring” for all PBA Regional events on pba. com (easily accessible for Apple device users using the new PBA app).

QUICK NOTES

● PBA star Chris Barnes and his PWBA champion wife Lynda will host their 13th annual Barnes Thanksgiving Classic youth scholarship tournament Nov. 24-26 at Plano Super Bowl in Plano, Texas. There will be scratch and handicap divisions, and a 13 & Under Division. For more information, visit the Barnes Thanksgiving Classic Facebook page.