USBC PARTNERS WITH PBA TO CONTINUE WOMEN'S SERIES
The Professional Bowlers Association Women's Series presented by the United States Bowling Congress will return for the third consecutive season in 2009-10 with more competitors and eight events showcasing women's bowling on ESPN.
The PBA Women's Series will feature five standard events, the open-field PBA Women's World Championship, the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship and the season-ending PBA Women's Series Showdown. Each standard event will have a 20-player field, up from the 16-player field used this season.
In all, women will be competing for nearly $500,000 in prize money.
"USBC is committed to continuing to support opportunities for elite women bowlers and this is another step in that direction," USBC Vice President of Media Pete Tredwell said. "Partnering with the PBA offers us a great opportunity to promote the best women bowlers in the world."
Four of the five standard Women's Series events along with the newly created open-field PBA Women's World Championship will be contested and taped for broadcast in suburban Detroit during the PBA World Series of Bowling starting Aug. 13 and concluding Sept. 7. The fifth standard event will follow the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championships in the spring.
Players will have the opportunity to qualify for PBA Women's Series exemptions at the U.S. Women's Open in Las Vegas from Aug. 3-9. Players who opt to pay a separate entry fee will be eligible to use their qualifying scores toward the PBA Women's Tour Trials to earn exemptions for the PBA Women's Series.
"It is a positive sign for everyone that each year there has been an expansion of the PBA Women's Series, whether it be increasing the number of events and now the number of exempt players," PBA Chief Operating Officer Tom Clark said. "The creation of the third women's major, the PBA Women's World Championship, and having the women prominent during the new PBA World Series of Bowling will also add more excitement to the Women's Series."
Here are some highlights of the 2009-10 PBA Women's Series:
* A total of 18 players will be exempt for the five standard events. The top 12 at the PBA Women's Tour Trials will earn spots while the six champions during the 2008-09 season will be granted exemptions (Stefanie Nation, Michelle Feldman, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, Jodi Woessner, Liz Johnson and Wendy Macpherson). The prize money available at each standard event is just over $50,000.
* For each of the standard events, two spots will be up for grabs during the PBA Tour Qualifying Round, allowing those who do not earn exemptions another opportunity to bowl their way into each event. If any of the exempt players elect not to compete in an event, the number of players advancing through the Tour Qualifying Round would increase.
* The PBA Women's World Championship will be open to any female bowler and will be conducted Aug. 31-Sept. 5. It marks the first time an open-field women's event has been conducted in the three-year history of the PBA Women's Series and creates a third major women's event alongside the U.S. Women's Open and USBC Queens. The PBA Women's World Championships will feature an estimated prize fund of $85,000.
* The Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship will return during the second half of the PBA Tour season at a location and date to be determined. The 18 regular exempt players will be joined by the next 14 players from the PBA Women's Tour Trials to create a field of 32 women battling for more than $100,000 in prize money.
* The PBA Women's Series Showdown, which debuts this April, will return in April 2010 and feature the winners of each Women's Series event during the 2009-10 season with $50,000 in prizes up for grabs. The event will take place at the new USBC International Training and Research Center in Arlington, Texas.
The PBA Women's Series debuted in 2007 and has been conducted alongside the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour as a way to showcase women's bowling. It marks the only professional women's bowling tour in the United States after the Professional Women's Bowling Association ceased operations in 2003.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Here & There Column 3-10-09
Pageant Director Christina BucklerAnother Great Pageant For Sullivan County
Sullivan County is putting itself on the map as "Pageant Country" with the recent announcement that a new non-profit pageant group has emerged calling itself The Miss Sullivan County & Miss Southeast NY Organization.
Neversink resident Christina Buckler is the director.
The new pageant will be a local preliminary for the Miss New York and Miss America Pageants and will be the first time that such an event will be held in Sullivan County.
Sullivan County is also the home of the existing Miss Sullivan County Teenager, Pre-Teen and Young Miss Pageant directed by Maurice Gerry. This pageant has been held annually since 1975 and will continue to be held later this fall.
The new Miss Sullivan County & Miss Southeast NY Pageant will become an additional opportunity for Sullivan County girls and young ladies throughout New York State to compete with the winners going on to compete in the Miss New York Pageant later this year with the winner going on to compete in the Miss America Pageant in 2010.
The Miss America Pageant is the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and as a result, this local pageant offers the opportunity for girls to win up to $40,000 in scholarships.
The Miss America Organization is also a large supporter of the Children's Miracle Network and for every Miss contestant that competes, a minimum of $100 is donated to this worthy cause.
On March 28 four young ladies will be crowned as Miss Sullivan County's Outstanding Teen, Miss Sullivan County, Miss Southeast NY's Outstanding Teen and Miss Southeast NY.
Giving great support to the event is the Villa Roma where this Pageant will be held, the Sullivan County Visitors Association and The Mary Ellen Dowdell Foundation and her family.
Another great attraction for Sullivan County.
Sullivan County is putting itself on the map as "Pageant Country" with the recent announcement that a new non-profit pageant group has emerged calling itself The Miss Sullivan County & Miss Southeast NY Organization.
Neversink resident Christina Buckler is the director.
The new pageant will be a local preliminary for the Miss New York and Miss America Pageants and will be the first time that such an event will be held in Sullivan County.
Sullivan County is also the home of the existing Miss Sullivan County Teenager, Pre-Teen and Young Miss Pageant directed by Maurice Gerry. This pageant has been held annually since 1975 and will continue to be held later this fall.
The new Miss Sullivan County & Miss Southeast NY Pageant will become an additional opportunity for Sullivan County girls and young ladies throughout New York State to compete with the winners going on to compete in the Miss New York Pageant later this year with the winner going on to compete in the Miss America Pageant in 2010.
The Miss America Pageant is the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and as a result, this local pageant offers the opportunity for girls to win up to $40,000 in scholarships.
The Miss America Organization is also a large supporter of the Children's Miracle Network and for every Miss contestant that competes, a minimum of $100 is donated to this worthy cause.
On March 28 four young ladies will be crowned as Miss Sullivan County's Outstanding Teen, Miss Sullivan County, Miss Southeast NY's Outstanding Teen and Miss Southeast NY.
Giving great support to the event is the Villa Roma where this Pageant will be held, the Sullivan County Visitors Association and The Mary Ellen Dowdell Foundation and her family.
Another great attraction for Sullivan County.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Bowling Highlights Column 3-6-09
USBC Reaches Legal Agreement With NY State Association
The United States Bowling Congress and the New York State USBC Bowling Association (NYSBA) have reached an agreement to end a lawsuit filed by the NYSBA.
The agreement sets forth a process for the creation of a new open stateassociation in New York and ensures the 2009 N.Y. State ChampionshipTournament will be held, as scheduled, in April. The agreement also willallow members still owed money from the 2008 tournament prize fund to beissued checks immediately.
Last October, USBC revoked the charter of the NYSBA after it wasdiscovered that Stephen Donahue of Weedsport, N.Y., the former manager ofthe NYSBA, embezzled approximately $274,000 from the NYSBA including aportion of the 2008 tournament prize fund. In response, NYSBA filed suit inNovember arguing that its charter had been unlawfully revoked by the USBC.Donahue recently pled guilty to felony grand larceny.
As a result of the lawsuit, the New York State Supreme Court issued atemporary restraining order preventing either side from, among otherthings, running the 2009 State Championship Tournament or paying out the2008 tournament prize fund.
Citing a mutual desire to promote the best interests of bowlers, bothparties now agree that the charter of the former NYSBA will remain revokedand its board of directors relieved of its duties and responsibilities.USBC will begin the process of forming a new open state association,allowing members in New York to elect a new board of directors within 90days.
Dennis Light, a practicing attorney from Westchester County who was namedpresident of the NYSBA after the discovery of Donahue's theft, has agreedto be Tournament Director for the 2009 State Championship Tournament inUtica, N.Y., which will be operated by USBC.
"Our goals are to protect the interests of bowlers in New York and makesure the State Tournament takes place," USBC Chief Operating Officer KevinDornberger said. "We believe this agreement with the former NYSBAaccomplishes that goal. Dennis Light was forthcoming with the mattersinvolving Mr. Donahue and I am optimistic Dennis will be a willing partnerto help bowlers in New York during this transition."
The agreement also clarifies that USBC will ensure any NYSBA youthscholarship awards that remain outstanding are paid.
"The underlying theft by Mr. Donahue was an irreconcilable event or, inother words, too large an obstacle for the NYSBA to overcome," Light said."The reformation and reorganization of a new open state association willgive the bowlers in New York a fresh start."
"This agreement recognizes the commitment both organizations have had topromoting the best interests of all bowlers in this state," Light said. "Itis my impression the parties are now satisfied and pleased that theresolution of this matter has preserved and further assures the process, bywhich, the USBC membership in New York will decide the future of USBCcertified bowling in their state."
Information and entries for the 2009 State Championship Tournament can befound on bowl.com.
The issues involving the USBC and NYSBA do not affect members or programsof the New York State USBC Women's Bowling Association (NYSWBA) or the NewYork State USBC Youth Association.
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, providesprograms and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members andenhances the bowling experience.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your breakpoint).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Maser 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 email at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 223, 187, 556 by Sue Naughton, Jane Benson 193, Rebecca Rhodes 181 and Judy Mohn 183.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Roger Miller scored a 202, Bob Cady 224, Russell Yerkes 201, Karl Adams 225, Damien Vanluven 230, Ken Darling 221, Scott Herbert 204, Ed Leroy 200, 252, 615 and Steve Lagoda 235.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Dave Maus scored a 200, Phil Jacoby 203, 220, 614, Roger Widmann 225, 209, 614, Paul Minton 224, Dwayne Cabrera 214, Mark Hawley 224, Joseph Gager 207, Kory Keesler 235, 203, 627 and Tom Russell 217.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Mixed Fun league include a 187 by Alma Brill, Diane Somma 180, Lyle Hocker 203, Bill Rutledge 202 and Scott Ropke 214.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 213, 225, 606, Andrew Douglass 211, Willy Bartley 235, 213, 629, David Graham 205, Lloyd Bridges 227, Chuck McAllister 236, 221, 617, Francisco Martinez 202, John Fischer 246, 210, 205, 661, Bill Helms 213, Kelly Collins 214, 233, 627, Jason Jones Jr. 200, 201, John Lopez 213, 223, 627, Brian Marino 232, Wayne Pirnos 225, Roy Sweeney 205, Danny Ricco 235, 206, 237, 678, Mike Weiner 213, Jim VanAken 210, Jason Jones 240, 214, 226, 680, Tom Belgiovene 212, John Hoffmann 225, 259, 666, Rudy Belanchia 221, 603, Peter Mitro 239, 620, Serifin Rodriguez 205, 208, Jo Jo VanKeuren 206, 223, 621, Frank Amore 200, Harrison Cherry 222, 216, 635, Robert Hamilton 203, 212, 612, Donald Durland 242, 237, 211, 690, Paul Durland 247, 203, 623, Jaryl Scott 205, 218, Mark Wegener 278, 232, 700, Tim McIntyre 204, 226, 606, Tom Caycho 202, Bobby Cooper 200, Al Caycho 227, 245, 202, 674, Jack Moylan 245, 205, 235, 685, Rob Sze 215, James Ratner 210, Kort Wheeler 248, 232, 259, 737, Angel Rodriguez 201, 203, Vince Scuderi 201, Frank Scuderi225, 201, 611, Eddie Lake 226, 209, 203, 638, Rick Lake 267, 279, 204, 750, Paul Curry 223, 238, 202, 683 and Allan Jones 249, 247, 665.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Pat Mulhern 209, 534, Charles Stackhouse 202, John Cascone 238, 602, Mary Lee Williams 187, 516, Joan Lake 514, Dorian Jennings 188, 209, 558, Peter Scannell 203, Tom Hickman 202, Lisa Catwright 210, 199, 562, Andrea Grossman 185, 215, 579, Larry Berens 235, 225, 658, Debbie Durland 222, 223, 212, 657, Kevin Stackhouse 205, Roberta Yakin 229, 211, 608, John Fischer 227, 236, 215, 678, John Hoffmann 278, 203, 674, Chet Smith 209 and Linda Schaefer 198, 508.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 216, Donald Durland 247, 244, 245, 736, Rich Bradford 212, 206, 201, 619, Jon Wilhelm 244, 206, 616, Jason Jones Jr. 212, Jason Jones 210, Rick Lake 233, Steven Rivera 209, Kevin Stackhouse 262, 214, 672, Rick Lara 202, 228, 213, 643, Tim McIntyre 215, 234, 206, 655, Charles McAllister 205, George Battle Jr. 256, 248, 232, 736, Allan Jones 222, Larry Berens 201, Dean Shattuck 203, 205, 600, Art Eggleton 220, 258, 645, Tom Belgiovene 211, John Hoffmann 269, 203, 203, 675, Pedro Agapito 224, Al Caycho 212, Mike Weiner 216, 201, 610, Anthony Atkins 203, Chris Magie 232 and Frank DiCostanzo 212, 201.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league include a 192, 547 by Linda Ferris Anne Couse 233, 538, Nikki Andriano 197, 535, Jill Gorton 180, 532 and Kathleen Maltese 186, 530.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Bill Gleim scored a 299, 267, 749, Jack Hazen 255, 235, 689, Don Marino 239, 224, 224, 687, Glen Bowker 298, 675, Ryan Kille 207, 300, 668, James Dibble 223, 258, 662, Allan Bullis Sr. 225, 226, 202, 653, Brian Drumm 225, 225, 201, 651, Arthur Gately 225, 224, 648, Pat Kille 256, 219, 645, Robert McNaught 256, 639, Shawn Tracy 202, 244, 639, Tony Wright 246, 201, 618, Robert Johnson 208, 214, 610, Andrew Bullis 253, 609, Craig Gehrig 209, 236, 607, Cody Conway 236, 605, Richard Price 212, 602 and Frank Couse Sr. 247, 601.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Howey Couse Jr. scored a 225, 231, 241, 697, Paul Fritz 218, 235, 231, 684, Matt Johnson 233, 257, 684, Al Bullis Jr. 205, 278, 672, Bill Gleim 235, 231, 664, Jeff Curtis 257, 222, 655, Jim Valentine 213, 259, 655, Robert Johnson 222, 226, 638, Ray Cornwell 241, 632, Al Bullis Sr. 224, 203, 618, Mitch Persbacker 242, 616 and Andrew Bullis 211, 235, 600.
In the Friday Mixed Doubles Couples league James Dibble scored a 233, 247, 257, 737, Greg Keesler 245, 240, 210, 695, Dan Wormuth 222, 239, 202, 663, Howard Couse 206, 246, 650, Bill Gleim 257, 220, 645, Jonney Stanton 255, 205, 640, Paul Fritz 200, 245, 639, Gary Resti 202, 232, 620, Scott Ellis 237, 604, Carl Davis 200, Rick Mills 237, Anne Couse 227, 203, 588, Mark McGraw 225, Janet Ellis 202, 193, 565, Hope Jones 214, 543, Kristina Couse 187, Julie Martin 187 and Tracy Resti 182.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Ray Cornwell scored a 244, 217, 214, 675, Marty Haeussler 225, Don Marino 217, Dave Mills 244, 618 and Rick Mills 205, 203.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Tri-
County NY USBC where he serves as Chairman of the Publicity Committee. 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 email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com
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The United States Bowling Congress and the New York State USBC Bowling Association (NYSBA) have reached an agreement to end a lawsuit filed by the NYSBA.
The agreement sets forth a process for the creation of a new open stateassociation in New York and ensures the 2009 N.Y. State ChampionshipTournament will be held, as scheduled, in April. The agreement also willallow members still owed money from the 2008 tournament prize fund to beissued checks immediately.
Last October, USBC revoked the charter of the NYSBA after it wasdiscovered that Stephen Donahue of Weedsport, N.Y., the former manager ofthe NYSBA, embezzled approximately $274,000 from the NYSBA including aportion of the 2008 tournament prize fund. In response, NYSBA filed suit inNovember arguing that its charter had been unlawfully revoked by the USBC.Donahue recently pled guilty to felony grand larceny.
As a result of the lawsuit, the New York State Supreme Court issued atemporary restraining order preventing either side from, among otherthings, running the 2009 State Championship Tournament or paying out the2008 tournament prize fund.
Citing a mutual desire to promote the best interests of bowlers, bothparties now agree that the charter of the former NYSBA will remain revokedand its board of directors relieved of its duties and responsibilities.USBC will begin the process of forming a new open state association,allowing members in New York to elect a new board of directors within 90days.
Dennis Light, a practicing attorney from Westchester County who was namedpresident of the NYSBA after the discovery of Donahue's theft, has agreedto be Tournament Director for the 2009 State Championship Tournament inUtica, N.Y., which will be operated by USBC.
"Our goals are to protect the interests of bowlers in New York and makesure the State Tournament takes place," USBC Chief Operating Officer KevinDornberger said. "We believe this agreement with the former NYSBAaccomplishes that goal. Dennis Light was forthcoming with the mattersinvolving Mr. Donahue and I am optimistic Dennis will be a willing partnerto help bowlers in New York during this transition."
The agreement also clarifies that USBC will ensure any NYSBA youthscholarship awards that remain outstanding are paid.
"The underlying theft by Mr. Donahue was an irreconcilable event or, inother words, too large an obstacle for the NYSBA to overcome," Light said."The reformation and reorganization of a new open state association willgive the bowlers in New York a fresh start."
"This agreement recognizes the commitment both organizations have had topromoting the best interests of all bowlers in this state," Light said. "Itis my impression the parties are now satisfied and pleased that theresolution of this matter has preserved and further assures the process, bywhich, the USBC membership in New York will decide the future of USBCcertified bowling in their state."
Information and entries for the 2009 State Championship Tournament can befound on bowl.com.
The issues involving the USBC and NYSBA do not affect members or programsof the New York State USBC Women's Bowling Association (NYSWBA) or the NewYork State USBC Youth Association.
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, providesprograms and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members andenhances the bowling experience.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your breakpoint).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Maser 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 email at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 223, 187, 556 by Sue Naughton, Jane Benson 193, Rebecca Rhodes 181 and Judy Mohn 183.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Roger Miller scored a 202, Bob Cady 224, Russell Yerkes 201, Karl Adams 225, Damien Vanluven 230, Ken Darling 221, Scott Herbert 204, Ed Leroy 200, 252, 615 and Steve Lagoda 235.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Dave Maus scored a 200, Phil Jacoby 203, 220, 614, Roger Widmann 225, 209, 614, Paul Minton 224, Dwayne Cabrera 214, Mark Hawley 224, Joseph Gager 207, Kory Keesler 235, 203, 627 and Tom Russell 217.
Gravity Alley
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Mixed Fun league include a 187 by Alma Brill, Diane Somma 180, Lyle Hocker 203, Bill Rutledge 202 and Scott Ropke 214.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 213, 225, 606, Andrew Douglass 211, Willy Bartley 235, 213, 629, David Graham 205, Lloyd Bridges 227, Chuck McAllister 236, 221, 617, Francisco Martinez 202, John Fischer 246, 210, 205, 661, Bill Helms 213, Kelly Collins 214, 233, 627, Jason Jones Jr. 200, 201, John Lopez 213, 223, 627, Brian Marino 232, Wayne Pirnos 225, Roy Sweeney 205, Danny Ricco 235, 206, 237, 678, Mike Weiner 213, Jim VanAken 210, Jason Jones 240, 214, 226, 680, Tom Belgiovene 212, John Hoffmann 225, 259, 666, Rudy Belanchia 221, 603, Peter Mitro 239, 620, Serifin Rodriguez 205, 208, Jo Jo VanKeuren 206, 223, 621, Frank Amore 200, Harrison Cherry 222, 216, 635, Robert Hamilton 203, 212, 612, Donald Durland 242, 237, 211, 690, Paul Durland 247, 203, 623, Jaryl Scott 205, 218, Mark Wegener 278, 232, 700, Tim McIntyre 204, 226, 606, Tom Caycho 202, Bobby Cooper 200, Al Caycho 227, 245, 202, 674, Jack Moylan 245, 205, 235, 685, Rob Sze 215, James Ratner 210, Kort Wheeler 248, 232, 259, 737, Angel Rodriguez 201, 203, Vince Scuderi 201, Frank Scuderi225, 201, 611, Eddie Lake 226, 209, 203, 638, Rick Lake 267, 279, 204, 750, Paul Curry 223, 238, 202, 683 and Allan Jones 249, 247, 665.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Pat Mulhern 209, 534, Charles Stackhouse 202, John Cascone 238, 602, Mary Lee Williams 187, 516, Joan Lake 514, Dorian Jennings 188, 209, 558, Peter Scannell 203, Tom Hickman 202, Lisa Catwright 210, 199, 562, Andrea Grossman 185, 215, 579, Larry Berens 235, 225, 658, Debbie Durland 222, 223, 212, 657, Kevin Stackhouse 205, Roberta Yakin 229, 211, 608, John Fischer 227, 236, 215, 678, John Hoffmann 278, 203, 674, Chet Smith 209 and Linda Schaefer 198, 508.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 216, Donald Durland 247, 244, 245, 736, Rich Bradford 212, 206, 201, 619, Jon Wilhelm 244, 206, 616, Jason Jones Jr. 212, Jason Jones 210, Rick Lake 233, Steven Rivera 209, Kevin Stackhouse 262, 214, 672, Rick Lara 202, 228, 213, 643, Tim McIntyre 215, 234, 206, 655, Charles McAllister 205, George Battle Jr. 256, 248, 232, 736, Allan Jones 222, Larry Berens 201, Dean Shattuck 203, 205, 600, Art Eggleton 220, 258, 645, Tom Belgiovene 211, John Hoffmann 269, 203, 203, 675, Pedro Agapito 224, Al Caycho 212, Mike Weiner 216, 201, 610, Anthony Atkins 203, Chris Magie 232 and Frank DiCostanzo 212, 201.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league include a 192, 547 by Linda Ferris Anne Couse 233, 538, Nikki Andriano 197, 535, Jill Gorton 180, 532 and Kathleen Maltese 186, 530.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Bill Gleim scored a 299, 267, 749, Jack Hazen 255, 235, 689, Don Marino 239, 224, 224, 687, Glen Bowker 298, 675, Ryan Kille 207, 300, 668, James Dibble 223, 258, 662, Allan Bullis Sr. 225, 226, 202, 653, Brian Drumm 225, 225, 201, 651, Arthur Gately 225, 224, 648, Pat Kille 256, 219, 645, Robert McNaught 256, 639, Shawn Tracy 202, 244, 639, Tony Wright 246, 201, 618, Robert Johnson 208, 214, 610, Andrew Bullis 253, 609, Craig Gehrig 209, 236, 607, Cody Conway 236, 605, Richard Price 212, 602 and Frank Couse Sr. 247, 601.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Howey Couse Jr. scored a 225, 231, 241, 697, Paul Fritz 218, 235, 231, 684, Matt Johnson 233, 257, 684, Al Bullis Jr. 205, 278, 672, Bill Gleim 235, 231, 664, Jeff Curtis 257, 222, 655, Jim Valentine 213, 259, 655, Robert Johnson 222, 226, 638, Ray Cornwell 241, 632, Al Bullis Sr. 224, 203, 618, Mitch Persbacker 242, 616 and Andrew Bullis 211, 235, 600.
In the Friday Mixed Doubles Couples league James Dibble scored a 233, 247, 257, 737, Greg Keesler 245, 240, 210, 695, Dan Wormuth 222, 239, 202, 663, Howard Couse 206, 246, 650, Bill Gleim 257, 220, 645, Jonney Stanton 255, 205, 640, Paul Fritz 200, 245, 639, Gary Resti 202, 232, 620, Scott Ellis 237, 604, Carl Davis 200, Rick Mills 237, Anne Couse 227, 203, 588, Mark McGraw 225, Janet Ellis 202, 193, 565, Hope Jones 214, 543, Kristina Couse 187, Julie Martin 187 and Tracy Resti 182.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Ray Cornwell scored a 244, 217, 214, 675, Marty Haeussler 225, Don Marino 217, Dave Mills 244, 618 and Rick Mills 205, 203.
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Tri-
County NY USBC where he serves as Chairman of the Publicity Committee. 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 email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com
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PBA TOUR SHOW AT 1 P.M. SUNDAY
After conquering one of the most challenging tournament formats in Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour history, Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, earned his sixth career title by winning the PBA Etonic Marathon Open last Sunday at Woodland Bowl at Indianapolis, Ind.
Malott defeated hometown favorite Ronnie Russell of Indianapolis, 248-195, in the championship match to win his third title of the year and take a commanding lead in the race for Player of the Year honors. He won a $35,000 first prize.
"That's the goal right now," Malott said of his run for Player of the Year. "This puts me in good position but I can't slack off, there's Norm Duke, Patrick Allen and some others behind me so I've got to stay sharp."
The unique tournament format consisted of 54 games' total pinfall with no match play, over four days contested on six different PBA Tour lane condition patterns leading up to the stepladder finals. The long format and the use of PBA's Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion, Earl Anthony and Shark oil patterns was designed to test the competitors' stamina and versatility.
As the tournament leader, Malott earned the privilege of choosing the Scorpion oil pattern for the ESPN telecast. The Scorpion pattern incorporates a larger volume of oil on the lanes applied to a distance of 42 feet which often demands a more direct line.
The tour continues this week with the Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator Championship from Columbus, OH. ESPN TV fianals at Sunday at 1 p.m.
After conquering one of the most challenging tournament formats in Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour history, Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, earned his sixth career title by winning the PBA Etonic Marathon Open last Sunday at Woodland Bowl at Indianapolis, Ind.
Malott defeated hometown favorite Ronnie Russell of Indianapolis, 248-195, in the championship match to win his third title of the year and take a commanding lead in the race for Player of the Year honors. He won a $35,000 first prize.
"That's the goal right now," Malott said of his run for Player of the Year. "This puts me in good position but I can't slack off, there's Norm Duke, Patrick Allen and some others behind me so I've got to stay sharp."
The unique tournament format consisted of 54 games' total pinfall with no match play, over four days contested on six different PBA Tour lane condition patterns leading up to the stepladder finals. The long format and the use of PBA's Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion, Earl Anthony and Shark oil patterns was designed to test the competitors' stamina and versatility.
As the tournament leader, Malott earned the privilege of choosing the Scorpion oil pattern for the ESPN telecast. The Scorpion pattern incorporates a larger volume of oil on the lanes applied to a distance of 42 feet which often demands a more direct line.
The tour continues this week with the Don Johnson Buckeye State Eliminator Championship from Columbus, OH. ESPN TV fianals at Sunday at 1 p.m.
Wes Malott Wins PBA Etonic Marathon Open
“The Big Nasty” has Inside Track for PBA Player of the Year Honors
After conquering one of the most challenging tournament formats in Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour history, Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, earned his sixth career title by winning the PBA Etonic Marathon Open last Sunday at Woodland Bowl.
Malott defeated hometown favorite Ronnie Russell of Indianapolis, 248-195, in the championship match to win his third title of the year and take a commanding lead in the race for Player of the Year honors. He won a $35,000 first prize.
“That’s the goal right now,” Malott said of his run for Player of the Year. “This puts me in good position but I can’t slack off—there’s Norm Duke, Patrick Allen and some others behind me so I’ve got to stay sharp.”
The unique tournament format consisted of 54 games—total pinfall with no match play—over four days contested on six different PBA Tour lane condition patterns leading up to the stepladder finals. The long format and the use of PBA’s Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion, Earl Anthony and Shark oil patterns was designed to test the competitors’ stamina and versatility.
As the tournament leader, Malott earned the privilege of choosing the Scorpion oil pattern for the ESPN telecast. The Scorpion pattern incorporates a larger volume of oil on the lanes applied to a distance of 42 feet which often demands a more direct line.
“I consider myself to be one of the most versatile players out here and I don’t want to be a one hit wonder,” said the 32-year-old Malott. “I picked the Scorpion pattern because I’ve bowled well on it and I felt it would hold up the best during the course of the finals.”
Earlier this season Malott won the Tour’s Versatility Swing, which consisted of six championships on the different PBA lane conditioning patterns.
For the 29-year-old Russell it was his first television appearance and best finish in an individual Tour event. He also finished second in last season’s PBA Exempt Doubles Classic with Joe Ciccone.
Prior to losing to Malott, Russell defeated Bill O’Neill, 27, of Southampton, Pa., 245-190, and in the semi-final match beat Hall of Famer Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., 248-216. Weber, who finished third and has yet to win this season, was making his second consecutive television appearance and third in the last four weeks. O’Neill, finishing fourth and still looking for his first Tour victory, was bowling on his sixth telecast of the season.
“For all three matches I felt exactly the same, but I probably needed to go to another ball, I’m not sure,” Russell said. “I can’t complain, I had a great week bowling in front of my family and all the hometown fans.”
In the opening match, O’Neill defeated reigning PBA Player of the Year and 10-time Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour titlist Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, 239-220. Barnes was also making his second consecutive television appearance and fifth overall this season, but also has yet to win this season.
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS PBA TOUR
ETONIC MARATHON OPEN
Woodland Bowl, Indianapolis, Ind.
Match One – Bill O’Neill, Levittown, Pa. def. Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas ($5,000) 239-220
Match Two – Ronnie Russell, Indianapolis, Ind. def. O’Neill ($7,000) 245-190
Match Three – Russell def. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo. ($9,000) 248-216
Championship
Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas ($35,000) def. Ronnie Russell, Indianapolis, Ind. ($17,500) 248-195
About the PBA
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) features the best bowlers in the world competing in National, Regional and Senior Tour events and will award over $4.3 million in prize money during the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA National Tour. The organization has more than 4,000 members spanning 13 countries, and nearly one million viewers tune-in to watch the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour every Sunday on ESPN throughout the season. PBA sponsors include Bayer, Brunswick, CLR, Denny's, Etonic, Flomax, GEICO, Go RVing, H&R Block, Lumber Liquidators, Motel 6, Pepsi-Cola and the USBC, among others. For more information on the PBA, log on to www.pba.com. This season marks the 50th Anniversary of the PBA To
“The Big Nasty” has Inside Track for PBA Player of the Year Honors
After conquering one of the most challenging tournament formats in Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour history, Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, earned his sixth career title by winning the PBA Etonic Marathon Open last Sunday at Woodland Bowl.
Malott defeated hometown favorite Ronnie Russell of Indianapolis, 248-195, in the championship match to win his third title of the year and take a commanding lead in the race for Player of the Year honors. He won a $35,000 first prize.
“That’s the goal right now,” Malott said of his run for Player of the Year. “This puts me in good position but I can’t slack off—there’s Norm Duke, Patrick Allen and some others behind me so I’ve got to stay sharp.”
The unique tournament format consisted of 54 games—total pinfall with no match play—over four days contested on six different PBA Tour lane condition patterns leading up to the stepladder finals. The long format and the use of PBA’s Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion, Earl Anthony and Shark oil patterns was designed to test the competitors’ stamina and versatility.
As the tournament leader, Malott earned the privilege of choosing the Scorpion oil pattern for the ESPN telecast. The Scorpion pattern incorporates a larger volume of oil on the lanes applied to a distance of 42 feet which often demands a more direct line.
“I consider myself to be one of the most versatile players out here and I don’t want to be a one hit wonder,” said the 32-year-old Malott. “I picked the Scorpion pattern because I’ve bowled well on it and I felt it would hold up the best during the course of the finals.”
Earlier this season Malott won the Tour’s Versatility Swing, which consisted of six championships on the different PBA lane conditioning patterns.
For the 29-year-old Russell it was his first television appearance and best finish in an individual Tour event. He also finished second in last season’s PBA Exempt Doubles Classic with Joe Ciccone.
Prior to losing to Malott, Russell defeated Bill O’Neill, 27, of Southampton, Pa., 245-190, and in the semi-final match beat Hall of Famer Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., 248-216. Weber, who finished third and has yet to win this season, was making his second consecutive television appearance and third in the last four weeks. O’Neill, finishing fourth and still looking for his first Tour victory, was bowling on his sixth telecast of the season.
“For all three matches I felt exactly the same, but I probably needed to go to another ball, I’m not sure,” Russell said. “I can’t complain, I had a great week bowling in front of my family and all the hometown fans.”
In the opening match, O’Neill defeated reigning PBA Player of the Year and 10-time Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour titlist Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, 239-220. Barnes was also making his second consecutive television appearance and fifth overall this season, but also has yet to win this season.
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS PBA TOUR
ETONIC MARATHON OPEN
Woodland Bowl, Indianapolis, Ind.
Match One – Bill O’Neill, Levittown, Pa. def. Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas ($5,000) 239-220
Match Two – Ronnie Russell, Indianapolis, Ind. def. O’Neill ($7,000) 245-190
Match Three – Russell def. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo. ($9,000) 248-216
Championship
Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas ($35,000) def. Ronnie Russell, Indianapolis, Ind. ($17,500) 248-195
About the PBA
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) features the best bowlers in the world competing in National, Regional and Senior Tour events and will award over $4.3 million in prize money during the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA National Tour. The organization has more than 4,000 members spanning 13 countries, and nearly one million viewers tune-in to watch the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour every Sunday on ESPN throughout the season. PBA sponsors include Bayer, Brunswick, CLR, Denny's, Etonic, Flomax, GEICO, Go RVing, H&R Block, Lumber Liquidators, Motel 6, Pepsi-Cola and the USBC, among others. For more information on the PBA, log on to www.pba.com. This season marks the 50th Anniversary of the PBA To
CBS COLLEGE SPORTS TO AIR 2009
USBC INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 2-3
CBS College Sports Network has announced plans to broadcast the tape-delayed finals of the 2009 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships. The women's final will air June 2 at 8 p.m. ET, and the men's final will follow June 3 at 8 p.m. ET.
The 2009 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships will be contested April 15-18 at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Ill. The event will feature 16 men's and 16 women's teams from across the country. Those teams will have qualified by virtue of finishing in the top four at their assigned sectional competitions, which will be held in Allentown, Pa., Chattanooga, Tenn., Fairview Heights, Ill., and Las Vegas, March 14-15.
This marks the second consecutive year that CBS College Sports Network will tape and broadcast the Intercollegiate Team Championships. This year's broadcast will feature veteran announcer Mike Jakubowski, who will handle play-by-play, and USBC Team USA member and PBA Women's Series champion Diandra Asbaty, who will offer color commentary.
"The Intercollegiate Team Championships is one of the most exciting events in the sport of bowling, bringing together some of the best bowlers and teams a bowling fan could hope to see," USBC Collegiate Manager Gary Brown said. "We are very pleased that CBS College Sports Network will once again be giving bowling fans the opportunity to watch this outstanding event; it's something they're sure to enjoy."
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.
USBC INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 2-3
CBS College Sports Network has announced plans to broadcast the tape-delayed finals of the 2009 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships. The women's final will air June 2 at 8 p.m. ET, and the men's final will follow June 3 at 8 p.m. ET.
The 2009 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships will be contested April 15-18 at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Ill. The event will feature 16 men's and 16 women's teams from across the country. Those teams will have qualified by virtue of finishing in the top four at their assigned sectional competitions, which will be held in Allentown, Pa., Chattanooga, Tenn., Fairview Heights, Ill., and Las Vegas, March 14-15.
This marks the second consecutive year that CBS College Sports Network will tape and broadcast the Intercollegiate Team Championships. This year's broadcast will feature veteran announcer Mike Jakubowski, who will handle play-by-play, and USBC Team USA member and PBA Women's Series champion Diandra Asbaty, who will offer color commentary.
"The Intercollegiate Team Championships is one of the most exciting events in the sport of bowling, bringing together some of the best bowlers and teams a bowling fan could hope to see," USBC Collegiate Manager Gary Brown said. "We are very pleased that CBS College Sports Network will once again be giving bowling fans the opportunity to watch this outstanding event; it's something they're sure to enjoy."
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.
ATHLETES ELECT MACPHERSON, MANNA TO USBC BOARD
Wendy Macpherson and Tony Manna Jr. have been
selected by the United States Bowling Congress Athlete Advisory
Committee to serve on the USBC Board of Directors. They replace Bill
Hoffman and Del Ballard Jr. who resigned when they took positions on the
USBC staff late in 2008.
Macpherson, Henderson, Nev., a newcomer to the Board, will serve
Hoffmanв's one-year term. Manna, Omaha, Neb., an athlete Board member
from 2004-08, will take over Ballard''s two-year term.
Macpherson began 2009 in stellar fashion by being elected to the USBC
Hall of Fame. She will be inducted May 1 at the USBC Convention in Reno,
Nev.
The 20-time Professional Women's Bowling Association champion made her
presence known on the women's scene as an 18-year-old amateur when she
won the Women's U.S. Open for her first title. Since then she became the
youngest woman to win the tour's Triple Crown, captured three USBC
Queens titles, was selected Woman Bowler of the Year four times and
became the all-time earnings leader in women's professional bowling with
$1.2 million in 2003 when the PWBA ceased operations.
Macpherson also is the only woman to win a USBC Open Championships
title, firing an 812 series to win the 2006 Regular Singles crown in
Corpus Christi, Texas. She is a 2009 Team USA member, her second
consecutive year on the team.
Manna has served six times on Team USA (1998-2002, 2004). He earned
three gold and two silver medals in 2002 Tournament of the Americas,
three gold medals and one bronze in the 2001 Federation Internationale
des Quilleurs American Zone Championships, a gold medal in the 1999 Pan
American Games, a silver medal in the 1999 FIQ World Championships and a
silver medal in the 1998 FIQ World Tenpin Team Cup.
A member of the Nebraska State and Omaha Bowling Hall of Fames, he was
the 1994 Collegiate Bowler of the Year runner-up at the University of
Nebraska and Intercollegiate Bowling Championships Most Valuable Player.
Manna is a Senior Administrator at West Corporation in Omaha.
Manna is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he also was a
member of the bowling club and served as president from 1992-94. Also a
member of the Omaha Bowling Hall of Fame, he was the 1994 Collegiate
Bowler of the Year runner-up and Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
Most Valuable Player.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,
ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides
programs and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members and
enhances the bowling experience.
Wendy Macpherson and Tony Manna Jr. have been
selected by the United States Bowling Congress Athlete Advisory
Committee to serve on the USBC Board of Directors. They replace Bill
Hoffman and Del Ballard Jr. who resigned when they took positions on the
USBC staff late in 2008.
Macpherson, Henderson, Nev., a newcomer to the Board, will serve
Hoffmanв's one-year term. Manna, Omaha, Neb., an athlete Board member
from 2004-08, will take over Ballard''s two-year term.
Macpherson began 2009 in stellar fashion by being elected to the USBC
Hall of Fame. She will be inducted May 1 at the USBC Convention in Reno,
Nev.
The 20-time Professional Women's Bowling Association champion made her
presence known on the women's scene as an 18-year-old amateur when she
won the Women's U.S. Open for her first title. Since then she became the
youngest woman to win the tour's Triple Crown, captured three USBC
Queens titles, was selected Woman Bowler of the Year four times and
became the all-time earnings leader in women's professional bowling with
$1.2 million in 2003 when the PWBA ceased operations.
Macpherson also is the only woman to win a USBC Open Championships
title, firing an 812 series to win the 2006 Regular Singles crown in
Corpus Christi, Texas. She is a 2009 Team USA member, her second
consecutive year on the team.
Manna has served six times on Team USA (1998-2002, 2004). He earned
three gold and two silver medals in 2002 Tournament of the Americas,
three gold medals and one bronze in the 2001 Federation Internationale
des Quilleurs American Zone Championships, a gold medal in the 1999 Pan
American Games, a silver medal in the 1999 FIQ World Championships and a
silver medal in the 1998 FIQ World Tenpin Team Cup.
A member of the Nebraska State and Omaha Bowling Hall of Fames, he was
the 1994 Collegiate Bowler of the Year runner-up at the University of
Nebraska and Intercollegiate Bowling Championships Most Valuable Player.
Manna is a Senior Administrator at West Corporation in Omaha.
Manna is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he also was a
member of the bowling club and served as president from 1992-94. Also a
member of the Omaha Bowling Hall of Fame, he was the 1994 Collegiate
Bowler of the Year runner-up and Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
Most Valuable Player.
United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,
ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides
programs and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members and
enhances the bowling experience.
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