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Friday, November 28, 2008
Here & There Column 11-25-08
DeLois "Cookie" House and Wayne Kreuscher in the play "Misery."Great Acting In "Misery"
A high level of professional acting was very evident in the recent Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presentation of Stephen King's original book "Misery."
This play portrays a dark and compelling story of good verses evil by Stephen King. The play was stage-adapted by Simon Moore, followed by a 1990 movie version featuring James Caan and Kathy Bates which resulted in an Oscar-winning performance.
Adapted for the stage by Simon Moore and directed by Sally Gladden this thriller in two acts consisted of only two cast members, DeLois "Cookie" House and Wayne Kreuscher.
The story line is about a popular writer who had an automobile accident and falls into the clutches of a psychotic fan.
The writer suffered a broken leg and was kept prisoner in the psychotic fans back bedroom.
Kreuscher played the part of the author Paul Sheldon and "Cookie" House was the psychotic fan Annie Wilkes.
It took two very outstanding performers to portray the parts they were selected for..... one could feel the pain Sheldon was suffering and could also see how delirious he got as the prisoner of Wilkes.
"Cookie" House took her acting ability to another level by being able to change so quickly from a loving nurse to a half-crazed woman who eventually chopped off Sheldon's leg with an axe.
The play was truly successful and more then succeed in carrying out Stephen King's
bizarre reputation.
Kudos to both Kreuscher and House and the entire "crew" of the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop.
A high level of professional acting was very evident in the recent Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presentation of Stephen King's original book "Misery."
This play portrays a dark and compelling story of good verses evil by Stephen King. The play was stage-adapted by Simon Moore, followed by a 1990 movie version featuring James Caan and Kathy Bates which resulted in an Oscar-winning performance.
Adapted for the stage by Simon Moore and directed by Sally Gladden this thriller in two acts consisted of only two cast members, DeLois "Cookie" House and Wayne Kreuscher.
The story line is about a popular writer who had an automobile accident and falls into the clutches of a psychotic fan.
The writer suffered a broken leg and was kept prisoner in the psychotic fans back bedroom.
Kreuscher played the part of the author Paul Sheldon and "Cookie" House was the psychotic fan Annie Wilkes.
It took two very outstanding performers to portray the parts they were selected for..... one could feel the pain Sheldon was suffering and could also see how delirious he got as the prisoner of Wilkes.
"Cookie" House took her acting ability to another level by being able to change so quickly from a loving nurse to a half-crazed woman who eventually chopped off Sheldon's leg with an axe.
The play was truly successful and more then succeed in carrying out Stephen King's
bizarre reputation.
Kudos to both Kreuscher and House and the entire "crew" of the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Bowling Highlights Column 11-21-08
Wegener 300--Team Scores 2835 Scratch
Kiamesha Lanes Monday night league secretary Mark Wegener, 46, recorded his seventh career perfect game on November 10 on lanes 13 and 14 using an Ebonite Big One bowling ball.
Wegener's 300 came in the third game of the night and he added a 226 and a 246 for a 772 series.
He and his three team mates (4-man team) also recorded a 2835 scratch series and a handicap total of 2934.
Don Durland added a 268, 217, 287 for a 770, Jaryl Scott rolled games of 279, 213, 210, 702 and Paul Durland scored a 234, 234 for a 591.
Other 300 games bowled by Wegener came on January 29, 2007 and November 29, 2006. both in leagues at Kiamesha Lanes.
Bowling for some 34 years, Wegener's previous 300 gamews were scored in 1987, 2000 and 2003. His high series include three 800 series with the highest being an 818.
He currently just bowls in the Monday Men's league for the Monticello Greenhouses team and maintains a 220 average.
The 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 absolutely no.
I have been fortunate to be able to spend some time with technical experts, and although we have suspected for quite some time, we not 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 impart proper rotation, ot if friction on the ball's path down the lanes is not there.....the ball will 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 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
Tri-County Association
Tournaments At Kiamesha
The Tri-County NY USBC Association tournaments will be held next March at Kiamesha Lanes.
Both the Open (Men's) Championship tournament and the Women's Championship tournament run on the same dates, Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, 7 and 8.
Team events are Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 and 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Doubles and singles are Sunday March 1 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and on Saturday March 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Entry fee for women is $20 per person and for the Men's Open its $25 per bowler.
An Adult Mixed Championship Tournament is scheduled for Saturday February 21 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22 at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per person.
Entry forms are available at all local bowling establishments. Information is available from Association Manager Michele Bensley at 845-239-0163.
Winners Of Women's
500 Club Tournament
The Orange-Sullivan Women's 500 Bowling Club held their 22ed annual bowling tournament and meeting at Ellenville Lanes on Sunday, Nov. 2
Some 30 bowlers competed in the event.
First place champion of the Open Division was Jeannette Johnson with a 605. In Division A first place went to Maggie Lynch with a 635, second place Barbara Gorczynski 615 and third place Delores Brandon 607.
First place in Division B went to Norma Concepcion with a 648 and second place to Marion Cruver with a 621. First place in Division C went to Barbara Korycki with a 624 and first place in Division D went to Rose Revella with a 640. High scratch game was a 189 by Maggie Lynch.
Elected to the Board of Directors for 2008-2009 were Roberta Bull as president, Shirley Morse as vice president, Barbara Korycki as secretary-treasurer and Dolores Weslowski as Sergeant At Arms. Directors are Marilyn Quackenbush, Jan Couto, Merri Lou Loving, Rose Revella, Mari-Jane Conklin and Mary Ellen Rutledge.
The tournament will be held in 2009 on November 1 at Pin Street Lanes in Warwick.
Lady bowlers who have bowled a 500 series and would like to join this Bowling Club can contact Barbara Korycki at 845-651-4834 or by e-mail at bakbowler@hotmail.com
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hottonville Ladies league includes a 205 by Barbara Pingel, Pat Peters 193, Amber Benson 208, Rebecca Rhodes 181, Leslie Knickerbocker 180, Mary Ardizzone 220, 197, 542, Lil Zieres 191, 181, 519 and Debbie Schick 182.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Scott Herbert scored a 212, Mark Schriber 204, 200, Mike Hubbard 226, Josh Mulucky 209, Bob Cady 202 and Jeremy Gulley 201.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Mark Rutledge scored a 212, Alan Rutledge 203, 209, Ed Blume 223 and Ed Townsend 212.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Fall Wednesday Fun league include a 204 by Todd Shuman, Scott Ropke 218, John Daniels 201 and Jerry Kammeier 222.
Kamesha Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Monday Men's league include a 236, 243, 653 by Nate Sanders, Willy Bartley 201, 206, 222, 629, David Graham 224, 247, 637, Chuck McAllister 251, 237, 659, Lloyd Bridges 204, Keith Smith 226, 211, 267, 704, Mike Mulligan 204, Roy Sweeney 203, 244, 626, Mike Weiner 209, Jim VanAken 225, 614, John Hoffmann 228, Rudy Belanchia 245, 223, 660, Peter Mitro 213, 203, 600, Serifin Rodriguez 210, Jo Jo VanKeuren 258, 200, 650, Richard Levine 200, 204, 206, 610, Jim Frost 201, Joey Smith 222, 234, 652, Robert Hamilton 201, 212, Jason Jones 213, Billy Curry Jr. 227, John Fischer 221, Art Stevens 234, Donald Durland 204, 236, 634, Paul Durland 220, 226, 636, Jaryl Scott 268, 227, 229, 724, Mark Wegener 215, 224, 266, 705, Al Caycho 267, 248, 203, 718, Jack Moylan 219, 238, 225, 682, Angel Rodriguez 235, Frank Scuderi 209, 201, Eddie Lake 213, 248, 653 and Rick Lake 210.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Carol MacAdam scored a 195, 544, Pat Mulhern 203, 203, 572, Neil Bell Jr. 201, Matt Cooper 209, Ed Guthrie 213, 257, 648, John Cascone 200, 208, 202, 610, Cecil Walters 214, Mary Lee Williams 196, 535, Dan Allen 195, Jack Rustic 248, 235, 204, 687, Larry Berens 222, Roy Karpp 208, Debbie Durland 183, 202, 554, Roberta Yakin 181, 183, 503, John Hoffmann 268, 215, 674, Robert Yakin Sr. 204, 213, Barbara Yeomans 190 and Linda Schaefer 191.
In the Wednesday Men's league Charles McAllister scored a 212, Dean Shattuck 216, 209, 624, Paul Durland 203, Art Eggleton 213, 219, 235, 667, John Hoffmann 247, 232, 237, 716, Tom Belgiovene 228, 220, 632, Richard Hendricks 205, Al Caycho 202, 235, 205, 642, Mike Weiner 216, 232, 647, Shaun Lyons 210, Wayne Atkins 204, Timothy Minton 218, Eddie Lake 269, 217, 221, 707, Chris Magie 202, William Danchak 203, 211 and Frank DiCostanzo 219, 600.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division R. Schreiber 65 and T. Porter 78. In the Bantams division S. Patel 113 and N. Edwards 90, 96. In the Preps division P. Patel scored a 124, R. Patel 132, M. DeGraw 128 and S. Rustic 115. In the Jr./Mjrs division S. Sinistorie scored a 191, J. Durland 227, Steven Sinistorie 169, J. Friedman 187, 162, 153, K. Gessman 123, 137, T. McCormack 119, M. Brown 100, 129, B. DeGraw 136, 152, K. Fraser 148, S. Comfort 89, 85, M. Scuderi 197, N. Price 192, 190 and S. Deitchman 186, 191.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Bird league includes a 225, 181, 565 by Kathleen Maltese, Tammy Kane 185, 202, 543, Laura Ballard 521, Nikki Andriano 514, Linda Ferris 503, Melinda Feris 193, Anne Couse 188 and Louise Botsford 182.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Paul Ignatovich scored a 254, 300, 749, Don Marino 277, 237, 692, Howie Couse 222, 234, 215, 671, Josh Rice 267, 222, 668, Brian Drumm 219, 268, 667, Tony Wright 236, 227, 651, Richard Price 218, 236, 646, Robert Johnson 258, 636, Ryan Kille 233, 212, 624, Hank Whitmore 228, 212, 620, Jonathon Wayne 227, 200, 618, Joel Keelser 225, 212, 608, Donald Ferris 216, Allen Bullis Sr. 222, Brandon Drumm 227, Pat Kille 226, Richard Layton 234, Neil Mosher 220, Josh Milucky 227, Andrew Bullis 224 and Lee Stanton 220.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Jeff Curtis scored a 230, 257, 673, Robert Johnson 203, 234, 209, 646, Al Bullis Jr. 226, 221, 643, Howard Couse Sr. 208, 226, 202, 636, Howey Couse Jr. 212, 222, 625, Carl Davis 235, 619, Jim Valentine 203, 232, 615, Andrew Bullis 225, Al Bullis Sr. 254, Paul Ignatovich 223, Harold Morgan 223, Harry Triebe Sr. 220, John Lanner 238 and Gino Jones 232.
In the Friday Couples league Daniel Wormuth scored a 289, 237, 697, Bill Gleim 237, 208, 206, 651, Howard Couse 205, 226, 218, 649, Greg Keesler 206, 205, James Dibble 201, Scott Ellis 243, Anne Couse 203, 540, Janet Ellis 182, 520, Tammy Stanton 202 and Susan Clark 188.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Don Marino scored a 253, 215, 663, Fred Shakelton 226, Julie Cornwell 228, Marty Haeussler 220 and Norm Ellis 223.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, who is a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) where he serves as Publicity Director. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Kiamesha Lanes Monday night league secretary Mark Wegener, 46, recorded his seventh career perfect game on November 10 on lanes 13 and 14 using an Ebonite Big One bowling ball.
Wegener's 300 came in the third game of the night and he added a 226 and a 246 for a 772 series.
He and his three team mates (4-man team) also recorded a 2835 scratch series and a handicap total of 2934.
Don Durland added a 268, 217, 287 for a 770, Jaryl Scott rolled games of 279, 213, 210, 702 and Paul Durland scored a 234, 234 for a 591.
Other 300 games bowled by Wegener came on January 29, 2007 and November 29, 2006. both in leagues at Kiamesha Lanes.
Bowling for some 34 years, Wegener's previous 300 gamews were scored in 1987, 2000 and 2003. His high series include three 800 series with the highest being an 818.
He currently just bowls in the Monday Men's league for the Monticello Greenhouses team and maintains a 220 average.
The 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 absolutely no.
I have been fortunate to be able to spend some time with technical experts, and although we have suspected for quite some time, we not 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 impart proper rotation, ot if friction on the ball's path down the lanes is not there.....the ball will 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 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
Tri-County Association
Tournaments At Kiamesha
The Tri-County NY USBC Association tournaments will be held next March at Kiamesha Lanes.
Both the Open (Men's) Championship tournament and the Women's Championship tournament run on the same dates, Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, 7 and 8.
Team events are Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 and 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Doubles and singles are Sunday March 1 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. and on Saturday March 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Entry fee for women is $20 per person and for the Men's Open its $25 per bowler.
An Adult Mixed Championship Tournament is scheduled for Saturday February 21 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22 at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per person.
Entry forms are available at all local bowling establishments. Information is available from Association Manager Michele Bensley at 845-239-0163.
Winners Of Women's
500 Club Tournament
The Orange-Sullivan Women's 500 Bowling Club held their 22ed annual bowling tournament and meeting at Ellenville Lanes on Sunday, Nov. 2
Some 30 bowlers competed in the event.
First place champion of the Open Division was Jeannette Johnson with a 605. In Division A first place went to Maggie Lynch with a 635, second place Barbara Gorczynski 615 and third place Delores Brandon 607.
First place in Division B went to Norma Concepcion with a 648 and second place to Marion Cruver with a 621. First place in Division C went to Barbara Korycki with a 624 and first place in Division D went to Rose Revella with a 640. High scratch game was a 189 by Maggie Lynch.
Elected to the Board of Directors for 2008-2009 were Roberta Bull as president, Shirley Morse as vice president, Barbara Korycki as secretary-treasurer and Dolores Weslowski as Sergeant At Arms. Directors are Marilyn Quackenbush, Jan Couto, Merri Lou Loving, Rose Revella, Mari-Jane Conklin and Mary Ellen Rutledge.
The tournament will be held in 2009 on November 1 at Pin Street Lanes in Warwick.
Lady bowlers who have bowled a 500 series and would like to join this Bowling Club can contact Barbara Korycki at 845-651-4834 or by e-mail at bakbowler@hotmail.com
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hottonville Ladies league includes a 205 by Barbara Pingel, Pat Peters 193, Amber Benson 208, Rebecca Rhodes 181, Leslie Knickerbocker 180, Mary Ardizzone 220, 197, 542, Lil Zieres 191, 181, 519 and Debbie Schick 182.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Scott Herbert scored a 212, Mark Schriber 204, 200, Mike Hubbard 226, Josh Mulucky 209, Bob Cady 202 and Jeremy Gulley 201.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Mark Rutledge scored a 212, Alan Rutledge 203, 209, Ed Blume 223 and Ed Townsend 212.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Fall Wednesday Fun league include a 204 by Todd Shuman, Scott Ropke 218, John Daniels 201 and Jerry Kammeier 222.
Kamesha Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Monday Men's league include a 236, 243, 653 by Nate Sanders, Willy Bartley 201, 206, 222, 629, David Graham 224, 247, 637, Chuck McAllister 251, 237, 659, Lloyd Bridges 204, Keith Smith 226, 211, 267, 704, Mike Mulligan 204, Roy Sweeney 203, 244, 626, Mike Weiner 209, Jim VanAken 225, 614, John Hoffmann 228, Rudy Belanchia 245, 223, 660, Peter Mitro 213, 203, 600, Serifin Rodriguez 210, Jo Jo VanKeuren 258, 200, 650, Richard Levine 200, 204, 206, 610, Jim Frost 201, Joey Smith 222, 234, 652, Robert Hamilton 201, 212, Jason Jones 213, Billy Curry Jr. 227, John Fischer 221, Art Stevens 234, Donald Durland 204, 236, 634, Paul Durland 220, 226, 636, Jaryl Scott 268, 227, 229, 724, Mark Wegener 215, 224, 266, 705, Al Caycho 267, 248, 203, 718, Jack Moylan 219, 238, 225, 682, Angel Rodriguez 235, Frank Scuderi 209, 201, Eddie Lake 213, 248, 653 and Rick Lake 210.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Carol MacAdam scored a 195, 544, Pat Mulhern 203, 203, 572, Neil Bell Jr. 201, Matt Cooper 209, Ed Guthrie 213, 257, 648, John Cascone 200, 208, 202, 610, Cecil Walters 214, Mary Lee Williams 196, 535, Dan Allen 195, Jack Rustic 248, 235, 204, 687, Larry Berens 222, Roy Karpp 208, Debbie Durland 183, 202, 554, Roberta Yakin 181, 183, 503, John Hoffmann 268, 215, 674, Robert Yakin Sr. 204, 213, Barbara Yeomans 190 and Linda Schaefer 191.
In the Wednesday Men's league Charles McAllister scored a 212, Dean Shattuck 216, 209, 624, Paul Durland 203, Art Eggleton 213, 219, 235, 667, John Hoffmann 247, 232, 237, 716, Tom Belgiovene 228, 220, 632, Richard Hendricks 205, Al Caycho 202, 235, 205, 642, Mike Weiner 216, 232, 647, Shaun Lyons 210, Wayne Atkins 204, Timothy Minton 218, Eddie Lake 269, 217, 221, 707, Chris Magie 202, William Danchak 203, 211 and Frank DiCostanzo 219, 600.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division R. Schreiber 65 and T. Porter 78. In the Bantams division S. Patel 113 and N. Edwards 90, 96. In the Preps division P. Patel scored a 124, R. Patel 132, M. DeGraw 128 and S. Rustic 115. In the Jr./Mjrs division S. Sinistorie scored a 191, J. Durland 227, Steven Sinistorie 169, J. Friedman 187, 162, 153, K. Gessman 123, 137, T. McCormack 119, M. Brown 100, 129, B. DeGraw 136, 152, K. Fraser 148, S. Comfort 89, 85, M. Scuderi 197, N. Price 192, 190 and S. Deitchman 186, 191.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Bird league includes a 225, 181, 565 by Kathleen Maltese, Tammy Kane 185, 202, 543, Laura Ballard 521, Nikki Andriano 514, Linda Ferris 503, Melinda Feris 193, Anne Couse 188 and Louise Botsford 182.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Paul Ignatovich scored a 254, 300, 749, Don Marino 277, 237, 692, Howie Couse 222, 234, 215, 671, Josh Rice 267, 222, 668, Brian Drumm 219, 268, 667, Tony Wright 236, 227, 651, Richard Price 218, 236, 646, Robert Johnson 258, 636, Ryan Kille 233, 212, 624, Hank Whitmore 228, 212, 620, Jonathon Wayne 227, 200, 618, Joel Keelser 225, 212, 608, Donald Ferris 216, Allen Bullis Sr. 222, Brandon Drumm 227, Pat Kille 226, Richard Layton 234, Neil Mosher 220, Josh Milucky 227, Andrew Bullis 224 and Lee Stanton 220.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Jeff Curtis scored a 230, 257, 673, Robert Johnson 203, 234, 209, 646, Al Bullis Jr. 226, 221, 643, Howard Couse Sr. 208, 226, 202, 636, Howey Couse Jr. 212, 222, 625, Carl Davis 235, 619, Jim Valentine 203, 232, 615, Andrew Bullis 225, Al Bullis Sr. 254, Paul Ignatovich 223, Harold Morgan 223, Harry Triebe Sr. 220, John Lanner 238 and Gino Jones 232.
In the Friday Couples league Daniel Wormuth scored a 289, 237, 697, Bill Gleim 237, 208, 206, 651, Howard Couse 205, 226, 218, 649, Greg Keesler 206, 205, James Dibble 201, Scott Ellis 243, Anne Couse 203, 540, Janet Ellis 182, 520, Tammy Stanton 202 and Susan Clark 188.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Don Marino scored a 253, 215, 663, Fred Shakelton 226, Julie Cornwell 228, Marty Haeussler 220 and Norm Ellis 223.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, who is a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) where he serves as Publicity Director. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Michael Machuga and Michelle Feldman Crowned Chameleon Champions
No. 5 seed Machuga works his way up stepladder to win; Feldman wins first PBA Women’s Series title
Michael Machuga and Michelle Feldman captured the Chameleon Championship at Taylor Lanes, the fourth stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour last Sunday at Taylor, MI.
No. 5 seed Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa. struck out in the 10th frame to narrowly defeat No. 1 seed Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., 209-204, to win his first title in seven years.
Machuga climbed the ladder as the No. 5 seed, defeating No. 4 Sean Rash of Wichita, Kansas, 196-190, No. 3 Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, 245-188, No. 2 Wes Malott of Argyle, Texas, 221-210 to advance to the championship match.
Machuga advanced to Sunday’s televised finals as the No. 5 seed. The original telecast was originally scheduled to be a four-man stepladder finals, but due to a scoring malfunction during Friday’s Round of 16 match play, the PBA decided to change the televised format to a five-man stepladder finals.
“I haven’t felt this good in seven years,” said Machuga. “I actually got nervous the first few frames today and I haven’t felt like that in a long time.”
Machuga’s last title, 2005 Greater Omaha Classic in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was also on the Chameleon lane pattern.
Chameleon resembles a “retro” approach to oil pattern design and measures 40 feet in length. Oil is applied in strips and requires bowlers to play in a specific zone on the lane as compared to a “multiple angle” condition.
When asked about this coincidence, Machuga said, “My bank account likes Chameleon apparently. “I really don’t pay attention to the patterns that much. I focus more on lane topography and house characteristics.”
In the PBA Women’s Series, sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Michelle Feldman of Auburn, N.Y. handily defeated Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio, 199-173 in the championship match.
“I was good through the entire week, then I threw my second ball tonight and my thumb ripped open,” Feldman said. “My goal was to not finish twice in two weeks,” added Feldman who lost in the championship match of the Pepsi Viper Championship in Omaha, Neb. on Nov. 2, the first PBA Women’s Series event of the season.
The PBA will next air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. ET with the Ultimate Scoring Championship from Taylor, Mich.
Chameleon Championship Format:
The field of 64 players bowled two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games on Thursday, Nov. 13 in which the top 32 players advanced to match play. Bowlers making the cut returned on Friday morning, Nov. 14 for the first nine games of an 18 game round robin match play schedule. The field was cut to the top 16 players returned on Friday evening for the second round of match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top five finalists advanced to stepladder competition en route to the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16.
PBA Women’s Series Format
The field of 16 players bowled two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games on Thursday, Nov. 13 in which the top 10 players advance to match play. Bowlers making the cut returned on Friday evening, Nov. 14 for nine games of round robin match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top two finalists competed in the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Stepladder Game 1
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Sean Rash of Wichita, Kan., ($5,000), 196-190.
Stepladder Game 2
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, ($5,500), 245-188.
Semifinals
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Wes Malott of Argyle, Texas, ($6,500), 221-210.
Finals
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Bill O'Neill of Southampton, Pa., ($13,000), 209-204.
Women’s Series Championship Match
Michelle Feldman of Auburn, N.Y. ($10,000) defeated Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio ($6,000), 199-173.
Michael Machuga and Michelle Feldman captured the Chameleon Championship at Taylor Lanes, the fourth stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour last Sunday at Taylor, MI.
No. 5 seed Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa. struck out in the 10th frame to narrowly defeat No. 1 seed Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., 209-204, to win his first title in seven years.
Machuga climbed the ladder as the No. 5 seed, defeating No. 4 Sean Rash of Wichita, Kansas, 196-190, No. 3 Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, 245-188, No. 2 Wes Malott of Argyle, Texas, 221-210 to advance to the championship match.
Machuga advanced to Sunday’s televised finals as the No. 5 seed. The original telecast was originally scheduled to be a four-man stepladder finals, but due to a scoring malfunction during Friday’s Round of 16 match play, the PBA decided to change the televised format to a five-man stepladder finals.
“I haven’t felt this good in seven years,” said Machuga. “I actually got nervous the first few frames today and I haven’t felt like that in a long time.”
Machuga’s last title, 2005 Greater Omaha Classic in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was also on the Chameleon lane pattern.
Chameleon resembles a “retro” approach to oil pattern design and measures 40 feet in length. Oil is applied in strips and requires bowlers to play in a specific zone on the lane as compared to a “multiple angle” condition.
When asked about this coincidence, Machuga said, “My bank account likes Chameleon apparently. “I really don’t pay attention to the patterns that much. I focus more on lane topography and house characteristics.”
In the PBA Women’s Series, sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Michelle Feldman of Auburn, N.Y. handily defeated Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio, 199-173 in the championship match.
“I was good through the entire week, then I threw my second ball tonight and my thumb ripped open,” Feldman said. “My goal was to not finish twice in two weeks,” added Feldman who lost in the championship match of the Pepsi Viper Championship in Omaha, Neb. on Nov. 2, the first PBA Women’s Series event of the season.
The PBA will next air on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. ET with the Ultimate Scoring Championship from Taylor, Mich.
Chameleon Championship Format:
The field of 64 players bowled two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games on Thursday, Nov. 13 in which the top 32 players advanced to match play. Bowlers making the cut returned on Friday morning, Nov. 14 for the first nine games of an 18 game round robin match play schedule. The field was cut to the top 16 players returned on Friday evening for the second round of match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top five finalists advanced to stepladder competition en route to the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16.
PBA Women’s Series Format
The field of 16 players bowled two, 7-game qualifying rounds for a total of 14 games on Thursday, Nov. 13 in which the top 10 players advance to match play. Bowlers making the cut returned on Friday evening, Nov. 14 for nine games of round robin match play competition. At the conclusion of match play, the top two finalists competed in the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Stepladder Game 1
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Sean Rash of Wichita, Kan., ($5,000), 196-190.
Stepladder Game 2
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, ($5,500), 245-188.
Semifinals
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Wes Malott of Argyle, Texas, ($6,500), 221-210.
Finals
Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., ($25,000) defeated Bill O'Neill of Southampton, Pa., ($13,000), 209-204.
Women’s Series Championship Match
Michelle Feldman of Auburn, N.Y. ($10,000) defeated Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio ($6,000), 199-173.
TEAM USA'S DEREK EOFF WINS WORLD CUP
HERMOSILLO, Mexico - Team USA's Derek Eoff of Greenfield, Wis., struck his way into the record books at the 2008 QubicaAMF World Cup on Friday and will bring the coveted cup home to the United States for the second consecutive year.
On the way to a 2-1 win over Sweden's Martin Larsen at Bol 300, Eoff rolled games of 221, 279 and 278 for a 778 series, the highest three-game set in a World Cup championship round.
After dropping the opening game 229-221, Eoff rode the momentum of an emotional ninth and 10th frame roll-off (59-37) that decided Game 2 after a 279 tie and then struck 10 times to put the final game out of reach 278-196.
"After the third frame of the first game, I changed to a ball that I hadn't thrown all week, and it turned out to be a pretty good guess," said Eoff, a two-time Team USA member and first-time World Cup participant. "I knew I had a really good reaction going into the second game, so it was just a matter of carry. When he kept striking, I knew I had to keep striking, too. When I won the second game the way I did, I knew I had the momentum going into the last game."
Eoff started the day slowly with three spares and a split in the first four frames, but quickly got lined up after a ball change. He struck seven times in the final eight frames of the first game and never looked back.
Larsen matched him strike for strike through nine frames in Game 2, including a Brooklyn strike along the way, and when Eoff left a 2 pin in the 10th frame, Larsen could've locked up the title with another strike. Instead, he left a 10 pin and struck on his fill ball to force the roll-off.
"When I first got involved in youth bowling, I never would've believed that one day I would be bowling for the World Cup," said Eoff, a Sport Bowling Coordinator for the United States Bowling Congress. "This is a dream come true and feels absolutely amazing."
Last year, nine-time Team USA member Bill Hoffman of Columbus, Ohio, became the first American man to win the World Cup since 1995. Eoff's title marks the ninth win for the American men and the 17th overall title for the United States.
On the way to the championship match Friday, Larsen posted a 2-1 win against No. 3 Zulmazran Zulkifli of Malaysia. Larsen won the opening game 203-187, split twice and lost the second game 237-180 and bounced back to win the final game, 249-187.
On the women's side, Jasmine Yeong-Nathan of Singapore struck 20 times on the way to a 2-0 win over defending champion, Ann-Maree Putney of Australia, and will bring the World Cup back to Singapore for the first time.
Yeong-Nathan, who rolled one of five perfect games at Bol 300 this week, started the first game of the championship match with nine consecutive strikes before a 4-6-10 ended her run at perfection, but a 263-222 win gave her the momentum in the match.
The second game looked a lot like the first as Yeong-Nathan opened with 11 strikes on the way to a 298-215 victory. The 20-year-old right-hander left the 2-5 on her final shot. The previous high game rolled in the women's stepladder finals was 280, shot by Putney in 2007.
"I just came here to bowl my game and do my best, and winning is a great bonus," said Yeong-Nathan, a two-time member of Team Singapore. "I took it one shot at a time, but it was great because everyone loves strikes. I feel really happy right now."
With a win, Putney would've been the first woman to win back-to-back titles since Jeanette Baker Finch, also from Australia, did it in 1982 and 1983, and would've become the fourth woman to win two World Cups (Finch, Shannon Pluhowsky of the United States and Pauline Smith (Buck) of Great Britain).
Putney advanced to the final with a 2-0 win over England's Zara Glover, 246-219 and 248-202.
Pluhowsky, who won the event in 2002 and 2004 and was looking to become the first woman to win the coveted World Cup three times, rolled a 299 game during match play Thursday and finished sixth overall.
This year's World Cup featured 82 men and 63 women representing 85 countries. It was the event's second trip to Hermosillo, which also played host in 1994.
Friday's championship round was shown live on Mexican television and also aired live on Eurosport, the largest European sports satellite and cable network.
HERMOSILLO, Mexico - Team USA's Derek Eoff of Greenfield, Wis., struck his way into the record books at the 2008 QubicaAMF World Cup on Friday and will bring the coveted cup home to the United States for the second consecutive year.
On the way to a 2-1 win over Sweden's Martin Larsen at Bol 300, Eoff rolled games of 221, 279 and 278 for a 778 series, the highest three-game set in a World Cup championship round.
After dropping the opening game 229-221, Eoff rode the momentum of an emotional ninth and 10th frame roll-off (59-37) that decided Game 2 after a 279 tie and then struck 10 times to put the final game out of reach 278-196.
"After the third frame of the first game, I changed to a ball that I hadn't thrown all week, and it turned out to be a pretty good guess," said Eoff, a two-time Team USA member and first-time World Cup participant. "I knew I had a really good reaction going into the second game, so it was just a matter of carry. When he kept striking, I knew I had to keep striking, too. When I won the second game the way I did, I knew I had the momentum going into the last game."
Eoff started the day slowly with three spares and a split in the first four frames, but quickly got lined up after a ball change. He struck seven times in the final eight frames of the first game and never looked back.
Larsen matched him strike for strike through nine frames in Game 2, including a Brooklyn strike along the way, and when Eoff left a 2 pin in the 10th frame, Larsen could've locked up the title with another strike. Instead, he left a 10 pin and struck on his fill ball to force the roll-off.
"When I first got involved in youth bowling, I never would've believed that one day I would be bowling for the World Cup," said Eoff, a Sport Bowling Coordinator for the United States Bowling Congress. "This is a dream come true and feels absolutely amazing."
Last year, nine-time Team USA member Bill Hoffman of Columbus, Ohio, became the first American man to win the World Cup since 1995. Eoff's title marks the ninth win for the American men and the 17th overall title for the United States.
On the way to the championship match Friday, Larsen posted a 2-1 win against No. 3 Zulmazran Zulkifli of Malaysia. Larsen won the opening game 203-187, split twice and lost the second game 237-180 and bounced back to win the final game, 249-187.
On the women's side, Jasmine Yeong-Nathan of Singapore struck 20 times on the way to a 2-0 win over defending champion, Ann-Maree Putney of Australia, and will bring the World Cup back to Singapore for the first time.
Yeong-Nathan, who rolled one of five perfect games at Bol 300 this week, started the first game of the championship match with nine consecutive strikes before a 4-6-10 ended her run at perfection, but a 263-222 win gave her the momentum in the match.
The second game looked a lot like the first as Yeong-Nathan opened with 11 strikes on the way to a 298-215 victory. The 20-year-old right-hander left the 2-5 on her final shot. The previous high game rolled in the women's stepladder finals was 280, shot by Putney in 2007.
"I just came here to bowl my game and do my best, and winning is a great bonus," said Yeong-Nathan, a two-time member of Team Singapore. "I took it one shot at a time, but it was great because everyone loves strikes. I feel really happy right now."
With a win, Putney would've been the first woman to win back-to-back titles since Jeanette Baker Finch, also from Australia, did it in 1982 and 1983, and would've become the fourth woman to win two World Cups (Finch, Shannon Pluhowsky of the United States and Pauline Smith (Buck) of Great Britain).
Putney advanced to the final with a 2-0 win over England's Zara Glover, 246-219 and 248-202.
Pluhowsky, who won the event in 2002 and 2004 and was looking to become the first woman to win the coveted World Cup three times, rolled a 299 game during match play Thursday and finished sixth overall.
This year's World Cup featured 82 men and 63 women representing 85 countries. It was the event's second trip to Hermosillo, which also played host in 1994.
Friday's championship round was shown live on Mexican television and also aired live on Eurosport, the largest European sports satellite and cable network.
BOWLING LEGEND, USBC HALL OF FAMER BRUCE PLUCKHAN DIES AT 84
ARLINGTON, Texas - Bowling lost another giant Nov. 18 with the passing
of Bruce Pluckhahn.
John Bruce Pluckhahn, 84, died after a long stay at the Catholic Home
in Milwaukee. He had been in a coma since Nov. 14.
The Wauwatosa, Wis., native was a giant in the public relations field
of bowling and was honored for his efforts with election to the ABC Hall
in 1989 for his work with the American Bowling Congress and as the first
curator of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame.
Pluckhahn joined the ABC public relations staff in 1953 after working
in the newspaper field at Wausau (Wis.) and Dayton (Ohio). The
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate became ABC Public Relations
director in 1957 following the death of Eli Whitney, who hired him.
He served as executive director of the ABC Hall of Fame board from
1957-76 when he stepped out of the ABC position to become museum
curator. He moved to St. Louis to help create the bowling museum. He
traveled the world seeking bowling memorabilia, and much of what appears
in the shrine was collected by his doggedness to convince people that
their treasures should be put on display.
"He was not only the best PR person I knew, but he was the nicest,"
said his long-time friend, successor at ABC and fellow USBC Hall of
Famer Steve James. "Bruce hired me, taught me a lot about bowling, the
ABC and how to deal with the variety of personalities that make up the
bowling family. And he was a great writer and creative thinker. When he
went into the nursing home, the sport lost a great contributor. Today
really is a sad day."
Pluckhahn worked for Frank Baker during ABC’s golden years and was
given free reign to help expand the sport’s attraction to the public.
He was a strong supporter of the Professional Bowlers Association during
its creation in 1959 and was close friends with many of the game’s
greats including Dick Weber and Don Carter.
Pluckhahn is survived by his wife Rosemary, daughter Susan and sons
John, Bill, Bob and Charlie. Memorial arrangements are pending.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Bowling lost another giant Nov. 18 with the passing
of Bruce Pluckhahn.
John Bruce Pluckhahn, 84, died after a long stay at the Catholic Home
in Milwaukee. He had been in a coma since Nov. 14.
The Wauwatosa, Wis., native was a giant in the public relations field
of bowling and was honored for his efforts with election to the ABC Hall
in 1989 for his work with the American Bowling Congress and as the first
curator of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame.
Pluckhahn joined the ABC public relations staff in 1953 after working
in the newspaper field at Wausau (Wis.) and Dayton (Ohio). The
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate became ABC Public Relations
director in 1957 following the death of Eli Whitney, who hired him.
He served as executive director of the ABC Hall of Fame board from
1957-76 when he stepped out of the ABC position to become museum
curator. He moved to St. Louis to help create the bowling museum. He
traveled the world seeking bowling memorabilia, and much of what appears
in the shrine was collected by his doggedness to convince people that
their treasures should be put on display.
"He was not only the best PR person I knew, but he was the nicest,"
said his long-time friend, successor at ABC and fellow USBC Hall of
Famer Steve James. "Bruce hired me, taught me a lot about bowling, the
ABC and how to deal with the variety of personalities that make up the
bowling family. And he was a great writer and creative thinker. When he
went into the nursing home, the sport lost a great contributor. Today
really is a sad day."
Pluckhahn worked for Frank Baker during ABC’s golden years and was
given free reign to help expand the sport’s attraction to the public.
He was a strong supporter of the Professional Bowlers Association during
its creation in 1959 and was close friends with many of the game’s
greats including Dick Weber and Don Carter.
Pluckhahn is survived by his wife Rosemary, daughter Susan and sons
John, Bill, Bob and Charlie. Memorial arrangements are pending.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Here & There Column 11-18-08
Henrietta Phelps, left, and Carrie Eldridge prepare to bag food items in the IFCL Liberty Food Pantry located in the Liberty Lutheran Church.Food Pantry Serving More Of The Needy
Tough economic times along with an increase in unemployment in Sullivan County is bringing more of the needy to area food pantries.
Henrietta Phelps, director of the Interfaith Food Council Food Pantry in Liberty (IFCL)last week noted that she is seeing a steady increase of at least 10 additional people each time the food pantry opens their doors.
And each time the pantry opens they distribute 40 to 50 bags of food with each bag containing tuna fish, 2 cans of soup, 2 cans of vegetables, 1 can of fruit, 1 can of pasta sauce, 1 box of spaghetti pasta, 1 box of macaroni and cheese, 1 box or bag of rice, 1 can of beans, 1 box of tea bags and 1 container of hot chocolate.
There is also pastries and bread donated by local supermarkets.
"I can't thank the many people who donate the food," Ms. Phelps said. "God bless them all," she added.
Ms. Phelps is an active Christian who serves on the Board of Trustees of the Liberty United Methodist Church and when asked how she got involved in the Interfaith Food Pantry located in the Liberty Lutheran Church on Chestnut Street next door to the Liberty Post Office, she said, "God called me to do his work here."
The various food drives prove to be very successful in Liberty and Ms Phelps again thanked the area Bob Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Liberty Post Office employees and Liberty Elementary School students and staff and many individuals who not only give food but make financial contributions.
Food is also sent to the local food pantry from a co-op in Kingston and financial contributions help purchase food at various locations.
Ms. Phelps also says she receives special requests to help the needy from the Sullivan County Social Services office and from the Liberty CACHE office. "We try to help where we can," she said.
The ICFL Liberty Food Pantry is open the second, third and fourth Friday of every month and the needy are only allowed to come once a month and Ms. Phelps notes she keeps accurate records on who gets food.
Food donations and financial help is always welcome and this is every ones opportunity to pitch in and help those in need.
Tough economic times along with an increase in unemployment in Sullivan County is bringing more of the needy to area food pantries.
Henrietta Phelps, director of the Interfaith Food Council Food Pantry in Liberty (IFCL)last week noted that she is seeing a steady increase of at least 10 additional people each time the food pantry opens their doors.
And each time the pantry opens they distribute 40 to 50 bags of food with each bag containing tuna fish, 2 cans of soup, 2 cans of vegetables, 1 can of fruit, 1 can of pasta sauce, 1 box of spaghetti pasta, 1 box of macaroni and cheese, 1 box or bag of rice, 1 can of beans, 1 box of tea bags and 1 container of hot chocolate.
There is also pastries and bread donated by local supermarkets.
"I can't thank the many people who donate the food," Ms. Phelps said. "God bless them all," she added.
Ms. Phelps is an active Christian who serves on the Board of Trustees of the Liberty United Methodist Church and when asked how she got involved in the Interfaith Food Pantry located in the Liberty Lutheran Church on Chestnut Street next door to the Liberty Post Office, she said, "God called me to do his work here."
The various food drives prove to be very successful in Liberty and Ms Phelps again thanked the area Bob Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Liberty Post Office employees and Liberty Elementary School students and staff and many individuals who not only give food but make financial contributions.
Food is also sent to the local food pantry from a co-op in Kingston and financial contributions help purchase food at various locations.
Ms. Phelps also says she receives special requests to help the needy from the Sullivan County Social Services office and from the Liberty CACHE office. "We try to help where we can," she said.
The ICFL Liberty Food Pantry is open the second, third and fourth Friday of every month and the needy are only allowed to come once a month and Ms. Phelps notes she keeps accurate records on who gets food.
Food donations and financial help is always welcome and this is every ones opportunity to pitch in and help those in need.
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