104 YEAR-OLD BOWLER
ROLLS A 224 GAME TO
"KICKOFF" THE NEW SEASON
Lifelong Sport Keeps Centenarian's Competitive Edge With Younger Teammates
Almost 6 years ago to the day, Rolla Zuck shot a 199 game on his 99th birthday during his league bowling match at Century Bowl in Waterford, Michigan. Like all good athletes, Rolla believes that practice, practice, practice makes you better. Only 1 month shy of his 105th birthday, Rolla rolled a 224 game during the "League Season Kickoff Tournament" at his favorite bowling center, Century Bowl. The tournament included all league bowlers getting ready to start the new season. Rolla had one of the best scores and everyone celebrated. Many of the younger, high average bowlers were inspired by the great score and are ready to bowl another 80 years.
"Rolla is an amazing person as well as bowler," said Century Bowl Manager Sheila Kiefer. "Between turns, Rolla is joking and having fun with his fellow Monday Century Kegglers league members. However, he becomes focused when it is time to bowl. Last year, he even carried a 152 per game season average."
Rolla has been bowling for many years on the Monday afternoon Century Kegglers league at Century and has enjoyed every minute. According to Century Bowl Director of Operations and Guest Happiness, Roger Philipi, "Bowling is the greatest lifelong activity and the key to longevity. Many people in the new 50+ generation want to remain active. Bowling provides an exciting social and recreational atmosphere. For some people, bowling keeps the competitive edge alive."
Friday, September 3, 2010
104 YEAR-OLD BOWLER
ROLLS A 224 GAME TO
"KICKOFF" THE NEW SEASON
Almost 6 years ago to the day, Rolla Zuck shot a 199 game on his 99th birthday during his league bowling match at Century Bowl in Waterford, Michigan. Like all good athletes, Rolla believes that practice, practice, practice makes you better. Only 1 month shy of his 105th birthday, Rolla rolled a 224 game during the "League Season Kickoff Tournament" at his favorite bowling center, Century Bowl. The tournament included all league bowlers getting ready to start the new season. Rolla had one of the best scores and everyone celebrated. Many of the younger, high average bowlers were inspired by the great score and are ready to bowl another 80 years.
"Rolla is an amazing person as well as bowler," said Century Bowl Manager Sheila Kiefer. "Between turns, Rolla is joking and having fun with his fellow Monday Century Kegglers league members. However, he becomes focused when it is time to bowl. Last year, he even carried a 152 per game season average."
Rolla has been bowling for many years on the Monday afternoon Century Kegglers league at Century and has enjoyed every minute. According to Century Bowl Director of Operations and Guest Happiness, Roger Philipi, "Bowling is the greatest lifelong activity and the key to longevity. Many people in the new 50+ generation want to remain active. Bowling provides an exciting social and recreational atmosphere. For some people, bowling keeps the competitive edge alive."
ROLLS A 224 GAME TO
"KICKOFF" THE NEW SEASON
Almost 6 years ago to the day, Rolla Zuck shot a 199 game on his 99th birthday during his league bowling match at Century Bowl in Waterford, Michigan. Like all good athletes, Rolla believes that practice, practice, practice makes you better. Only 1 month shy of his 105th birthday, Rolla rolled a 224 game during the "League Season Kickoff Tournament" at his favorite bowling center, Century Bowl. The tournament included all league bowlers getting ready to start the new season. Rolla had one of the best scores and everyone celebrated. Many of the younger, high average bowlers were inspired by the great score and are ready to bowl another 80 years.
"Rolla is an amazing person as well as bowler," said Century Bowl Manager Sheila Kiefer. "Between turns, Rolla is joking and having fun with his fellow Monday Century Kegglers league members. However, he becomes focused when it is time to bowl. Last year, he even carried a 152 per game season average."
Rolla has been bowling for many years on the Monday afternoon Century Kegglers league at Century and has enjoyed every minute. According to Century Bowl Director of Operations and Guest Happiness, Roger Philipi, "Bowling is the greatest lifelong activity and the key to longevity. Many people in the new 50+ generation want to remain active. Bowling provides an exciting social and recreational atmosphere. For some people, bowling keeps the competitive edge alive."
PBA Accepting Meritorious Service
Nominations for Hall of Fame
The Professional Bowlers Association is accepting nominations for meritorious service candidates for election into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2011.
To be considered for the meritorious service section, individuals must have demonstrated service, devotion, ideas, ideals and contributions above and beyond the ordinary to the sport of professional bowling outside the framework of competitive bowling.
Those submitting nominations for the meritorious service section are asked to include as much documentation and background information as possible.
Deadline for submission of nominees is Sept. 7 and may be sent with supporting documentation to Corey Kistner via e-mail to corey.kistner@pba.com
Nominations for Hall of Fame
The Professional Bowlers Association is accepting nominations for meritorious service candidates for election into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2011.
To be considered for the meritorious service section, individuals must have demonstrated service, devotion, ideas, ideals and contributions above and beyond the ordinary to the sport of professional bowling outside the framework of competitive bowling.
Those submitting nominations for the meritorious service section are asked to include as much documentation and background information as possible.
Deadline for submission of nominees is Sept. 7 and may be sent with supporting documentation to Corey Kistner via e-mail to corey.kistner@pba.com
BOWLING INDUSTRY SETS NEW
WORLD RECORD WITH MORE THAN
923,000 GAMES ROLLED IN A SINGLE DAY
Industry Also Reports Record Year-Upon-Year Growth with Participation Having Climbed by 2.7% to over 71 Million Between April '09 and March '10
Long one of America's most beloved national pastimes, bowling continues to see record levels of participation in what has been a period of tremendous resurgence in popularity for the industry. The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the industry's premier trade organization representing 4,000 bowling centers, released new growth statistics that point to the vitality of bowling, which continues to maintain its status as the nation's number one participatory sport.
The BPAA reported today that on World Record Day (August 7) - the culmination of National Bowling Week (July 31 to August 7), the industry set a new world record of most games played in a single day for the third consecutive year. Within a 24-hour period, 923,948 games were played across the 1,252 centers that reported as of the cut-off date, setting a new benchmark of success for the industry.
Coupled with the World Record Day news, the BPAA also announced record participation levels during the full year of April 2009 to March 2010. Driven by heightened participation from women and younger bowlers, the industry saw a 2.7% increase in consumer participation with more than 71 million having bowled during the twelve month time frame.
"From coast-to-coast, we are seeing a tremendous period of growth and vitality for the bowling industry, as evidenced by the records that are being shattered year after year," said Steve Johnson, executive director of BPAA. "From women and young adults who are just becoming bowling enthusiasts to boomers, who are falling back in love with the game, many are discovering and rediscovering that bowling isn't just the greatest sport, it's a lot of fun too."
Below is a history of World Record Day participation over the past three years:
2010 - 923,948 games across 1,252 centers
2009 - 741,821 games across 1,044 centers
2008 - 548,721 games across 808 centers
The new bowling world record is recognized by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Strike Ten Entertainment, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA).
WORLD RECORD WITH MORE THAN
923,000 GAMES ROLLED IN A SINGLE DAY
Industry Also Reports Record Year-Upon-Year Growth with Participation Having Climbed by 2.7% to over 71 Million Between April '09 and March '10
Long one of America's most beloved national pastimes, bowling continues to see record levels of participation in what has been a period of tremendous resurgence in popularity for the industry. The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the industry's premier trade organization representing 4,000 bowling centers, released new growth statistics that point to the vitality of bowling, which continues to maintain its status as the nation's number one participatory sport.
The BPAA reported today that on World Record Day (August 7) - the culmination of National Bowling Week (July 31 to August 7), the industry set a new world record of most games played in a single day for the third consecutive year. Within a 24-hour period, 923,948 games were played across the 1,252 centers that reported as of the cut-off date, setting a new benchmark of success for the industry.
Coupled with the World Record Day news, the BPAA also announced record participation levels during the full year of April 2009 to March 2010. Driven by heightened participation from women and younger bowlers, the industry saw a 2.7% increase in consumer participation with more than 71 million having bowled during the twelve month time frame.
"From coast-to-coast, we are seeing a tremendous period of growth and vitality for the bowling industry, as evidenced by the records that are being shattered year after year," said Steve Johnson, executive director of BPAA. "From women and young adults who are just becoming bowling enthusiasts to boomers, who are falling back in love with the game, many are discovering and rediscovering that bowling isn't just the greatest sport, it's a lot of fun too."
Below is a history of World Record Day participation over the past three years:
2010 - 923,948 games across 1,252 centers
2009 - 741,821 games across 1,044 centers
2008 - 548,721 games across 808 centers
The new bowling world record is recognized by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Strike Ten Entertainment, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA).
PBA Spare Shots
PBA REGIONAL ROUNDUP powered by XTRA FRAME:
ADAM BAER WINS IN EAST, EARNS RIGHT TO BOWL IN 2011 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Adam Baer of Gettysburg, Pa., became the latest PBA member to qualify for the $1 million PBA Tournament of Champions when he won his first PBA Regional title Aug. 29 in the PBA East Region’s Mil-Ray Foods Open at Brunswick Zone Turnersville in Turnersville, N.J.
Baer defeated Terry Decker Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., 238-210, to win $2,500 and an invitation to enter the Champions field at the Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas, Jan. 15-22. Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour exempt player Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y., finished third and 12-time PBA national champion Danny Wiseman of Baltimore finished eighth.
In the PBA Midwest Region, 2007 USBC Masters champion Sean Rash of Wichita, Kan., earned his third career PBA Regional title and $2,500 Sunday in the PBA Midwest Region Premier Bowling & Entertainment Center Open in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Rash won the 20-game, total pinfall event by 68 pins over Mike Steil of Wheeling, Ill. Former exempt player Derek Sapp of Keokuk, Iowa, finished third. PBA Hall of Famer Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., and fellow exempt player Steve Jaros of Yorkville, Ill., finished fifth and sixth, respectively.
In the Central Region, Chris Loschetter Avon, Ohio, won his seventh career PBA Regional title and $2,700 in the 25th Annual Bud Light Fort Wayne Open at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind. Loschetter defeated Nick Kokenos of St. Clair Shores, Mich., 182-180, for the winner. Reigning PBA Rookie of the Year Anthony LaCaze of Melrose Park, Ill., finished third, and exempt players Ronnie Russell of Marion, Ind.; Mika Koivuniemi of Hartland, Mich., and Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, finished fourth, fifth and ninth, respectively.
Bobby Johnson of Chillicothe, Ohio, won the joint PBA Central/Midwest BowlingGift.com Senior Open at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind., when he defeated John Deloney of Troy, Ill., 200-179, for his first Senior Regional title of the year and the second of his career. He also earned $1,700.
In the South Region Spartanburg, S.C., Open covered by “The Bowling Doctor” Jeff Mark on PBA.com’s Xtra Frame, Chris Collins of Savannah, Ga., won his second career PBA Regional title and $2,300 on Aug. 29 at Paradise Lanes. Collins topped Scott Newell of Deland, Fla., by 77 pins in the 21-game, total pinfall event. Former exempt player Jason Sterner of McDonough, Ga., finished third. PBA Tour title holders Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., and Ritchie Allen of Columbia, S.C., finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Kevin Mitchell of Tulsa, Okla., successfully defended his Southwest Region Greenville Open title at DB’s Entertainment & Sports Grill in Greenville, Texas, on Aug. 21, defeating David Newcomer of Pearcy, Ark., 277-234, for $2,300 and his sixth career Regional title. Two-time PBA Tour champion Rick Lawrence of Waxahachie, Texas – now a Senior Tour-eligible player - finished 10th.
In the West Region, Marv Sargent of Temecula, Calif., earned his eighth career Regional title and $2,400 in the Pain Center Arizona Open at Johnson Lanes in Sun City West. Sargent beat former exempt player Ben Laughlin of Phoenix, 235-185, in the championship match. Former exempt player P.J. Haggerty of Clovis, Calif., finished fifth.
On the Labor Day Monday, Sept. 6, edition of Xtra Frame, final-day coverage of the PBA South Region Mooresville Open will be video streamed from George Pappas Victory Lanes in Mooresville, N.C. Xtra Frame coverage continues on Oct. 3 with final-day webcasting from the PBA South Region Camp LeJeune Open from Bonneyman Recreation Center in Camp LeJeune, N.C.
All PBA title holders (National, Senior, Regional, Senior Regional, Women's Series champions) who are PBA members in good standing as of Sept. 1 are eligible for the 2011 PBA Tournament of Champions.
SENIOR JACKSON OPEN RAISES $300,000 IN 18 YEARS FOR HOSPICE
Thanks to the support of tournament sponsors, Airport Lanes, tournament organizer and fundraiser Mel Wolf and many others, the Senior Jackson Open - the final stop of the 2010 PBA Senior Tour season – has now raised more than $300,000 for charity partner Allegiance Hospice in Jackson over the 18 years the event has been conducted at Airport Lanes.
PBA REGIONAL ROUNDUP powered by XTRA FRAME:
ADAM BAER WINS IN EAST, EARNS RIGHT TO BOWL IN 2011 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Adam Baer of Gettysburg, Pa., became the latest PBA member to qualify for the $1 million PBA Tournament of Champions when he won his first PBA Regional title Aug. 29 in the PBA East Region’s Mil-Ray Foods Open at Brunswick Zone Turnersville in Turnersville, N.J.
Baer defeated Terry Decker Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., 238-210, to win $2,500 and an invitation to enter the Champions field at the Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas, Jan. 15-22. Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour exempt player Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y., finished third and 12-time PBA national champion Danny Wiseman of Baltimore finished eighth.
In the PBA Midwest Region, 2007 USBC Masters champion Sean Rash of Wichita, Kan., earned his third career PBA Regional title and $2,500 Sunday in the PBA Midwest Region Premier Bowling & Entertainment Center Open in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Rash won the 20-game, total pinfall event by 68 pins over Mike Steil of Wheeling, Ill. Former exempt player Derek Sapp of Keokuk, Iowa, finished third. PBA Hall of Famer Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., and fellow exempt player Steve Jaros of Yorkville, Ill., finished fifth and sixth, respectively.
In the Central Region, Chris Loschetter Avon, Ohio, won his seventh career PBA Regional title and $2,700 in the 25th Annual Bud Light Fort Wayne Open at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind. Loschetter defeated Nick Kokenos of St. Clair Shores, Mich., 182-180, for the winner. Reigning PBA Rookie of the Year Anthony LaCaze of Melrose Park, Ill., finished third, and exempt players Ronnie Russell of Marion, Ind.; Mika Koivuniemi of Hartland, Mich., and Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, finished fourth, fifth and ninth, respectively.
Bobby Johnson of Chillicothe, Ohio, won the joint PBA Central/Midwest BowlingGift.com Senior Open at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind., when he defeated John Deloney of Troy, Ill., 200-179, for his first Senior Regional title of the year and the second of his career. He also earned $1,700.
In the South Region Spartanburg, S.C., Open covered by “The Bowling Doctor” Jeff Mark on PBA.com’s Xtra Frame, Chris Collins of Savannah, Ga., won his second career PBA Regional title and $2,300 on Aug. 29 at Paradise Lanes. Collins topped Scott Newell of Deland, Fla., by 77 pins in the 21-game, total pinfall event. Former exempt player Jason Sterner of McDonough, Ga., finished third. PBA Tour title holders Michael Machuga of Erie, Pa., and Ritchie Allen of Columbia, S.C., finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Kevin Mitchell of Tulsa, Okla., successfully defended his Southwest Region Greenville Open title at DB’s Entertainment & Sports Grill in Greenville, Texas, on Aug. 21, defeating David Newcomer of Pearcy, Ark., 277-234, for $2,300 and his sixth career Regional title. Two-time PBA Tour champion Rick Lawrence of Waxahachie, Texas – now a Senior Tour-eligible player - finished 10th.
In the West Region, Marv Sargent of Temecula, Calif., earned his eighth career Regional title and $2,400 in the Pain Center Arizona Open at Johnson Lanes in Sun City West. Sargent beat former exempt player Ben Laughlin of Phoenix, 235-185, in the championship match. Former exempt player P.J. Haggerty of Clovis, Calif., finished fifth.
On the Labor Day Monday, Sept. 6, edition of Xtra Frame, final-day coverage of the PBA South Region Mooresville Open will be video streamed from George Pappas Victory Lanes in Mooresville, N.C. Xtra Frame coverage continues on Oct. 3 with final-day webcasting from the PBA South Region Camp LeJeune Open from Bonneyman Recreation Center in Camp LeJeune, N.C.
All PBA title holders (National, Senior, Regional, Senior Regional, Women's Series champions) who are PBA members in good standing as of Sept. 1 are eligible for the 2011 PBA Tournament of Champions.
SENIOR JACKSON OPEN RAISES $300,000 IN 18 YEARS FOR HOSPICE
Thanks to the support of tournament sponsors, Airport Lanes, tournament organizer and fundraiser Mel Wolf and many others, the Senior Jackson Open - the final stop of the 2010 PBA Senior Tour season – has now raised more than $300,000 for charity partner Allegiance Hospice in Jackson over the 18 years the event has been conducted at Airport Lanes.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
TVGC MONDAY MEN'S CHAMPIONS
Champions of the Monday Night Men's league at the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club are, from the left, 1st place Dennis Bennett and Ron Schulte Sr., 2ed place Ken Mooney and Tom Trask and 3ed place Randy Smith. Missing at the time of this photo was Fred Tucker, Randy Smith's partner.Alzheimer's Association Benefit Game
Charlie's Angels short stop Shannon Dietrich gets set to slam an inside the park home run which contributed to the Angels defeating the Thunder 102 Country All Stars 29-15 Monday night August 30 at the Edward M. Collins Memorial Park in Mongaup Valley.
The championship Charlie's Angels Women's softball team defeated the Thunder 102 Country All Stars Monday night August 30 by a score of 29-15. The game was a benefit for the Alzheimer's Association.
Emily Zier takes her turn at making sure the famous Charlie's Angels bell is heard. 
Paul Ciliberto from the Thunder 102 Country All Stars gets set to swing at pitch.
Charlie's Angels pitcher player-coach Jo Walls shows good form with her slow-pitch style. 
There were some competitive juices flowing Monday night August 30 at the Edward M. Collins Memorial Park in Mongaup Valley but the final score between the Thunder 102 Country All Stars and the 2010 Sullivan County Women's Softball League and Playoff Champions Charlie's Angels was overshadowed by this important benefit game that raised over $1,255 for the Alzheimer's Association. The Angels team themselves raised $1,005.50 for this event. In the top photo, from the left, Thunder 102 New York Regional Manager Paul Ciliberto who also served as the All Stars captain, Alzheimer's Association representative and fund raiser Marcia Fink and Angels player-coach Jo Walls.
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