Monday, November 21, 2016
HERE & THERE COLUMN
Why Were Folks Surprised ?
Comments made by so many following the large margin of victory that led to the election of Donald Trump included "surprised" and "I don't think anyone had an accurate feel on the pulse of the American voter."
It is very apparent to this columnist that if folks were surprised with election results then they must have been living in the make-believe world or not facing reality.
The pundits and the pollsters continue to express disbelief that they didn't see Donald Trump's victory coming. Well before Trump declared he was running...to the amusement of the liberal media and Washington establishment, who didn't stop laughing until Nov. 8...and long before Hillary Clinton dismissed half of Trump's supporters as "deplorables"....Trump supporters had gotten use to being looked down upon.
The folks on Nov. 8 said they had enough of the smugness and the general attitude of the left which was saying...disagree with us?... you're probably racist, xenophobic, sexist, bigoted or all of the above
Several weeks prior to election day we made our small telephone poll to folks we know in Florida, Ohio, South and North Carolina and while traveling trough the state of Pennsylvania we noticed Trump signs outnumbering Clinton signs by at least a two to one margin.
What we heard in our small poll told me Trump would be a big winner and I expressed that fact to many prior to the elections....yes some local folks thought I was wrong.
What our telephone poll revealed is that folks didn't like race and Trump's alleged racism being pushed by the Democrats and voters didn't support issues like social injustice, race and the environment.
Those who supported Trump's campaign of hope and making America great again responded.
A political campaign featuring fear mongering tactics was rejected by the folks and voters also rejected corruption and unfair federal policies thus delivering vast power to a maverick political novice who promised to treat working Americans with respect.
Hillary Clinton's incredible record of ethical deficiencies were hard to overcome by those who felt she distorted and mislead at every turn.
Trump's victory can also be credited to voters who saw that the establishment media was woefully out of touch with the folks it's supposed to represent and Trump's election exposed it.
Yes, a lot of people saw it coming ....just not the people who allegedly covered the election. The election was a massive failure for the established media, broadcasters, pollsters, newspapers, consultants and know-nothing TV yakkers who largely live and breathe in New York and Washington.
Simply said, the folks want repeal of ObamaCare, nullification of President Obama's executive orders and memorandum, they support a wall along the border with Mexico, they want deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of crimes, they want cuts in individual and corporate tax rates, they want a better Iran nuclear deal, they want to deregulate energy production and they support negotiations to rewrite trade treaties.
The era of the negative ad died in this election and passion and enthusiasm proved more effective in generating the massive turnout in support of President Elect Trump.
HERE & THERE COLUMN
An Automated Strike Zone?
The 2016 World Series was outstanding and game seven will stand out as one of the best....a questionable pitching change by Chicago's manager has been the hot topic.
The World Series showed baseball fans where the real strike zone is.
Baseball fans got the true picture of the baseball strike zone with television showing the zone and where the ball is pitched.
This entire discussion all comes down to today's baseball standards that balls and strikes are presently all judged by the eyes of the home plate umpire.
The umpire......everyone's favorite punching bag and scapegoat where the deck has always been stacked against umpires and, to be fair, it is built into the very nature of the game of baseball.
With today's baseball's telecasts we all get to see whether the pitched ball is a ball or strike with the little box to the left on your TV screen showing the exact location of the pitch.
Some Independent baseball leagues have been testing using a computer to call balls and strikes thus taking the human element out of baseball.
This is of course the same technology used by Major League Baseball television broadcasts.
There are many in the sport that have been pushing for a computerized strike zone for years....just like instant replay was.
For better or worse, the role of the umpire is slowly diminishing, just look at the method now used by managers who dispute the call of any umpire and the call is reviewed by an umpire crew in New York who then make the call.
The advancement of technology almost demands that, because we can, we should get every call on the field correct.......and that includes balls and strikes.
With Pitch F/X in every ball park now, it's not only evaluating players but it's also evaluating the boys in blue.
We've reached a point where every single pitch called behind the plate can instantly be determined to be right or wrong.
This all is relatively new....it's scary, and it's also unfair. After all, umpires are human and to expect them to call a game perfectly every time is ludicrous but they are now being held to an impossible standard by players and fans alike and something has to give.
Baseball will not be able to withstand the outside pressure of people demanding a perfectly officiated game and could very well see somewhere down the road an automated strike zone.
The 2016 World Series was outstanding and game seven will stand out as one of the best....a questionable pitching change by Chicago's manager has been the hot topic.
The World Series showed baseball fans where the real strike zone is.
Baseball fans got the true picture of the baseball strike zone with television showing the zone and where the ball is pitched.
This entire discussion all comes down to today's baseball standards that balls and strikes are presently all judged by the eyes of the home plate umpire.
The umpire......everyone's favorite punching bag and scapegoat where the deck has always been stacked against umpires and, to be fair, it is built into the very nature of the game of baseball.
With today's baseball's telecasts we all get to see whether the pitched ball is a ball or strike with the little box to the left on your TV screen showing the exact location of the pitch.
Some Independent baseball leagues have been testing using a computer to call balls and strikes thus taking the human element out of baseball.
This is of course the same technology used by Major League Baseball television broadcasts.
There are many in the sport that have been pushing for a computerized strike zone for years....just like instant replay was.
For better or worse, the role of the umpire is slowly diminishing, just look at the method now used by managers who dispute the call of any umpire and the call is reviewed by an umpire crew in New York who then make the call.
The advancement of technology almost demands that, because we can, we should get every call on the field correct.......and that includes balls and strikes.
With Pitch F/X in every ball park now, it's not only evaluating players but it's also evaluating the boys in blue.
We've reached a point where every single pitch called behind the plate can instantly be determined to be right or wrong.
This all is relatively new....it's scary, and it's also unfair. After all, umpires are human and to expect them to call a game perfectly every time is ludicrous but they are now being held to an impossible standard by players and fans alike and something has to give.
Baseball will not be able to withstand the outside pressure of people demanding a perfectly officiated game and could very well see somewhere down the road an automated strike zone.
BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN
Record International Participation In WSOB
The eight annual edition of the GEICO Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Series of Bowling (WSOB) will set another record for international participation, with 22 countries represented among the early entries.
WSOB will be conducted Nov. 27-Dec. 11. The PBA championship finals will air live on ESPN Dec. 11 at 1 p.m.
A first-time entry from South Africa....2015 QubicaAMF World Cup runner-up, Francois Louw, will join players from Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, China, Columbia, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Mexico, The Philippines, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, Venezuela and the United States in the 2016 field.
Boston Red Sox all-star right fielder Mookie Betts underwent successful surgery to remove"floating objects" in his right knee on Nov. 10, meaning he won't be able to return to the World Series of Bowling this year.
Betts' public interest in bowling in this event led the PBA to contact him a year ago, resulting in his "professional bowling debut in WSOB VII last December in Reno.
Another withdrawal from the WSOB is PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke, who advised the PBA he injured his hand doing yard work at his home in Clermont, Fla. and will be unable to compete.
Duke, who was one of the eight PBA50 Tour Challenge qualifiers, will be replaced in the event by Mike Scroggins.
PBA's Xtra Frame coverage of the World Series continues through the qualifying and match play rounds of the four animal pattern championships.
Xtra Frame subscription information can be obtained at pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame link.
Ed's Outlook
The path to the 2017 USA Bowling National Championships is underway with 16 regional events.
The Youth Sports USA Bowling Regional events will be held throughout the country to determine the 32 regional champions.
Sixteen teams in the 15-and-under division and 16 tams in the 12-and-under division....that will advance to the national championships tournament in Cleveland next July.
"The inaugural USA Bowling Championships was a great experience for everyone involved and it was exciting to see youth teams compete for a national title on television," said International Bowling Campus Youth Development Managing Director Gary Brown.
"Youth bowlers from throughout the country were able to see the excitement of this tournament and we encourage teams to take advantage of the opportunity to compete in a regional event and possibly earn a spot in the national championships," Brown noted.
IBC Youth Development started USA Bowling as a team-based youth program to introduce youngsters to the sport. The program follows the structure of other youth sports by placing children on a team, providing a coach, and holding regular practices and weekly competitions.
The USA Bowling Regional events were introduced three years ago to give teams additional opportunities for competition. The regional events led to the first USA Bowling National event in 2016 with the finals televised on CBS Sports Network.
Teams do not have to be members of a USA Bowling League to participate in the regional events.
Regional events for local youth to consider are Dec. 17-18, Atlantic East, Smyrna, Tenn. and March 18-19 New England, Westgate Lanes, Brockton, Mass.
Go to Bowl.com/USABowling (/USABowling) for more information about the USA Bowling program and the USA Bowling Regional events.
By Mike Luongo
Let's talk this week about making hard spares.
Not every spare on the lanes will be easy as knocking over a single corner pin or going after the five pin.
You'll want to use some strategy when going after hard spares to increase the odds of making them.
The 1-2-4-10 known as the "wash out" can easily be left by missing the 1-3 pocket to the right. To convert this spare you'll want to knock the head pin (1 pin) over into the 10 pin while the ball takes out the 2 and the 4. Shoot this spare from the left side of the lane and aim for the center of the 2 pin.
The 3-10 "baby split" is usually left standing because the ball misses the 1-3 pocket. This split is make-able, move to the left side of the approach and aim for a pin that's missing (6 pin). Aiming for the center of the 6 pin will put the ball between the 3 and 10.
With the 6-7-10 split you've got your work cut out for you. The goal here is to slide the 6 pin (the one closest to the foul line) over into the 7 pin while the ball takes out the 10.
Keep the ball on the lane and practice your aim, these spares look like no fun, until you've learned to make one. Keep up the practice and soon you'll have a game plan to make hard spares look easy.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, email at mikel@stormbowling.com
Local Scores
Beechwood Lanes
Mon. Villa Roma Ladies
Diane Staves 164, 162, Lois Erdman 164, Lindsey Bauer 156, Julie YewChuck 150, 159, 173, Pam Wayne 157, 152, Tracy Puerschner 153, 179.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Maureen Schlott 187, Marty Bogdanowitz 152, Darlene Mantzourate 155, Kirsten Sherwood 179, Charlene Meola 178, Opal Hocker 165, Sue Naughton 158, 158, Kelly Gombita 156, Lillian Zieres 158, 205, 169, 532, Debbie Loughrey 202, Robin Luckey 166, Sill Boldiis 190, 163, Pat Peters 151, 151, Rebecca Rhodes 157, Judy Mohn 155, 169, Heidi Bauer 155, Dawn Roemer 165, Mardette Wilcox 180, 178, 506, Kristin Emmett 152.
Wednesday Fun
Brian Kitson 180, Rich Thony 193, 207, Tim Sykes 203, Mardette Wilcox 173, 179, 152, 504, Randy Fisher 195, Tom Gain 197, 214, Jack Diehl 181, Alby Thony 191, Craig Stewart 185, Bill Meyer 184, Troy Parucki 197, 192, Ed Leroy 202, 182, Mark Schriber 183, Mike Geiger 199.
Kiamesha Lanes
Monday Men's
Jim Piontak 230, Josh Strang 626, Pedro Agapito III a 226, 258, 674, Rob Sze 237, 647, Dan Ricco 228, 225, 649, Charles Tuttle 234, 259, 673, Juan Lopez 231, 225, 677, Jon Wilhelm 236, 670, Larry Whipple 232, 246, 661, James VanAken 247, 644, Kyle Matthews 244, 612, Jaryl Scott 256, 638, Vinny Collura 231, 605, Donny Durland 235, 280, 258, 773, Kevin Stackhouse 248, 674, Ronald Totten 247, 630, Keith Smith 247, 630, Eddie Lake 235, 279, 709, Rick Lake 225, 225, 655, Michael Scuderi 227, 631, Frank Scuderi 265, 614, John Hoffmann 237, 247, 689, Pete Meachum 232.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Pedro Agapito III crashed into the perfect game category continuing his outstanding bowling with a 300 game followed by a 224, 231 for a 755 series, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 235, 656, John Hoffmann 602, Trasey Barres 201, 180, 550, Larry Whipple hit a 206 triplicate for a 618 series, Carena Collura 181, 235, 584, Charles Tuttle 254, 226, 670, Karen Martin 204, 509, Kat Cronk 194, Liz Stubits 215, Keith Smith 269, 225, 715, Kyle Giordano 626, Jon Wilhelm 257, 225, 670, Dave Graham 247, 669.
Thursday Ladies
Sherri Laird 190, 199, 560, Lisa Cartwright 189, Trasey Barres 180, 184, 543, Loretta VanAken 183, 505, Pat Shuart 182, Shirley Bowens 187, 199, 555, Dottie Cox 200, Audrey Woolard 214, 538.
Friday Mixed
Vic Decker 225, John Hoffmann 225, 606, Ryan Lepke 279, 256, 737, Pete Nastasi 608, Tito Santiago 235, 654, Bill Schubert 262, 656, Keith Smith 233, 671, Kevin Stackhouse 277, 667, James VanAken 237, 234, 680, Larry Whipple 642, Trasey Barres 512, Lauren Blume 203, 533, Doris Castro 236, 507, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 183, 181, 191, 555, Anne Kaplan 218, 530, Jennie Worden 195.
Ed Townsend is a Public Relations Consultant to the sport of bowling and brings over 60-years of sports journalism experience in writing and compiling the information for this column. If you have league or tournament information, bowl a 300 game or 800 series or even bowl your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
BOWLING HIGHLIGIHTS COLUMN
Ed Guthrie Scores 9th 300
Seventy-nine year-old Narrowsburg bowler Ed Guthrie recorded his ninth perfect 300 game November 8 in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league at Kiamesha Lanes.
"It's been about 10 years since I scored my eighth 300 and I wasn't sure if I'd see another," Guthrie said.
"All strikes were in the pocket with one hitting light and another a little heavy but they all carried," Ed added.
Guthrie bowled the 300 game on lanes 7-8 using a Trimax Vortex bowling ball.
Guthrie bowls for the Van Keuren's Lawn Care team with team mates Sandy Lazarowics, Larekso Niifa and John Hoffmann.
He has two 800 series and presently maintains a 197 average in the Tuesday Mixed league which is the only league he bowls in.
An active bowler for some 55 years he was inducted into the Mid-Hudson Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1997 and previously served as a director for the Tri-County NY USBC.
An active competitive golfer Ed is a long time member of the Community Traveling League in Sullivan County.
Ed is divorced, has five children, four girls and one son and is a retired telephone company supervisor.
Seventy-nine year-old Narrowsburg bowler Ed Guthrie recorded his ninth perfect 300 game November 8 in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league at Kiamesha Lanes.
"It's been about 10 years since I scored my eighth 300 and I wasn't sure if I'd see another," Guthrie said.
"All strikes were in the pocket with one hitting light and another a little heavy but they all carried," Ed added.
Guthrie bowled the 300 game on lanes 7-8 using a Trimax Vortex bowling ball.
Guthrie bowls for the Van Keuren's Lawn Care team with team mates Sandy Lazarowics, Larekso Niifa and John Hoffmann.
He has two 800 series and presently maintains a 197 average in the Tuesday Mixed league which is the only league he bowls in.
An active bowler for some 55 years he was inducted into the Mid-Hudson Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1997 and previously served as a director for the Tri-County NY USBC.
An active competitive golfer Ed is a long time member of the Community Traveling League in Sullivan County.
Ed is divorced, has five children, four girls and one son and is a retired telephone company supervisor.
Friday, November 18, 2016
LIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ESPN
Live World Championship ESPN Telecast, Record International Field, POY and ROY Races Among GEICO PBA WSOB VIII Storylines
RENO, Nev. (Nov. 18, 2016) –
For the second consecutive year, Reno’s National Bowling Stadium will
be home to the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VIII presented by the
Silver Legacy Resort and Casino, the premier professional international
showcase for the sport.
Based
on early entries, a record of at least 22 countries will be represented
in the multi-event extravaganza that will be highlighted by a live ESPN
telecast of the PBA World Championship, the fifth and final major of
the 2016 PBA Tour season, along with five other ESPN telecasts.
The
qualifying and match play portions of the WSOB leading up to the ESPN
finals, plus the PBA Challenge Finals, will be streamed live on PBA’s
online bowling channel Xtra Frame.
Here’s a look at some of the major storylines for WSOB VIII which will be conducted Nov. 27-Dec. 11:
Live PBA World Championship Finals on ESPN – The crown jewel of the WSOB is the PBA
World Championship finals which will air live on ESPN Dec. 11 at 1 p.m.
ET (10 a.m. PT). The World Championship is the fifth and final major of
the 2016 PBA Tour season.
In
addition to the World Championship, ESPN will tape the finals of five
other PBA Tour events on Dec. 10 and 11. For taping times and ticket
information at the National Bowling Stadium click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pba-geico-wsob-viii-tv-tickets-tickets-28534712092
For a complete listing of ESPN air dates for all WSOB events click on http://www.pba.com/Television
Xtra Frame provides world-wide exposure for PBA
– Xtra Frame, the PBA’s online channel, will provide approximately 100
hours of live coverage of qualifying and match play rounds during the
World Series, leading up to the ESPN finals. The subscription-based
webcasting service continues to show steady growth in Europe, Asia,
Australia and other regions as one element of the PBA Network, which
also includes international audiences on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
In addition to daily reports provided by the PBA, many of the
competitors in the World Series will provide their personal fans with
daily insights into the event. Beginning with PBA World Championship
competition on Dec. 4, PBA Hall of Famer Marshall Holman will join the
Xtra Frame announce team. For subscription and schedule information
click on http://www.xtraframe.tv/#!home
An international showcase – The
preliminary list of the record 22 countries represented includes:
Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada,
Colombia, China, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Mexico,
Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand,
Venezuela and the United States.
Canadians break through with PBA Tour titles after going winless for more than half century:
For the first 57 years of PBA’s existence, no Canadian had won a PBA
Tour title. Now, in the span of nine months in the 2016 season, Canada can not only boast of two PBA Tour champions, but also both are major winners and both are rookies.
Left-hander
Graham Fach of Guelph, Ont., 24, became the first Canadian to win a PBA
Tour title when he won the PBA Players Championship in February in only
the third PBA tournament he had ever entered. In November, Quebec City
native Francois Lavoie, 23, a former Wichita State University standout,
became the first Canadian to win the U.S. Open and he became the first
player to bowl a 300 game in a U.S. Open televised final.
Gary Faulkner Jr. to defend World Championship title: In
2015, 25-year-old Gary Faulkner Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., made history
winning the PBA World Championship for his first Tour title by defeating
EJ Tackett of Huntington, Ind., 216-178, in the title match and becoming only the second African American to win a PBA Tour title.
Other young players making their mark in PBA Tour history: In February, Jesper
Svensson of Sweden became the youngest player to win PBA’s signature
major, the FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions, eight days before his
21st birthday. Now with five career titles, he also is the first player
to win five Tour titles by the age 21.
A week after
Svensson’s historic win, Anthony Simonsen of Princeton, Texas, became
the youngest player to win a major when he captured the United States
Bowling Congress Masters title at the age of 19. Both young stars are
two-handed players. Svensson bowls from the left side, Simonsen from the
right.
Beginning with
Faulkner’s win in the 2015 PBA World Championship, the last five majors
have been won by players age 25 or younger and each of those players had
never won a major previously.
Premier two-handed player, three-time reigning Player of the Year Jason Belmonte hopes to reach winners circle: After
several top-10 finishes in 2016, Australia’s Jason Belmonte hopes to
visit the winner’s circle for the first time this season. The 12-time
PBA Tour winner is recognized as the premier player who uses the unique
two-hand delivery. His highly-successful technique led to three
dominating seasons in PBA competition and if he can put together a
strong WSOB performance he could return to the Player of the Year
conversation. Two other two-handed players to watch, in addition to the
aforementioned Svensson and Simonsen, are Shawn Maldonado of Houston and
Finland’s Osku Palermaa.
World Series may also play deciding role in Player, Rookie of the Year races – With
five Tour titles up for grabs, the WSOB has the potential to play a
significant role in determining Rookie of the Year as well has Player of
the Year.
With
three wins this season, Jesper Svensson is the early favorite for POY
honors heading into the World Series, but two-time winners Anthony
Simonsen, Ryan Ciminelli, EJ Tackett, Sean Rash and Jakob Butturff are
ready to challenge. The Rookie of the Year race heading into the World
Series is led by Canadians Fach and Lavoie. Both have won major titles
in 2016. A Canadian has never won Rookie or Player of the Year honors.
2015 champions return: In
addition to 2015 World Championship winner Gary Faulkner Jr., other
2015 WSOB titlists ready to defend their titles are PBA Hall of Famer
Parker Bohn III (PBA Cheetah Championship presented by PBA Bowling
Challenge Mobile Game), Jesper Svensson (PBA Chameleon Championship
presented by Hotelplanner.com) and Jon Van Hees (PBA Scorpion
Championship presented by Reno-Tahoe USA). Ryan Ciminelli won the 2015
Viper Championship but that event will be replaced by the Shark
Championship for 2016.
PBA Hall of Famers entered:
While young players have made their mark this season on the PBA Tour,
several of PBA’s all-time greats will be ready to mount challenges. The
field includes four PBA Hall of Famers – Parker Bohn III, Amleto
Monacelli, Pete Weber and Walter Ray Williams Jr.
Weber is coming
off a 2016 PBA50 (Senior) Tour season in which he won a record six
PBA50 Tour titles, including four in a row, which helped him earn his
second consecutive PBA50 Player of the Year honor.
Another player
who has gained fame on both the PBA Tour and PBA50 Tour, Amleto
Monacelli of Venezuela, won the DHC PBA Japan Cup in January for his
20th PBA Tour title at age 54.
Race to 100 PBA titles: In
their more than three decade careers in PBA competition, legends Walter
Ray Williams Jr. and Pete Weber have both won a combined total of 99
titles in PBA Tour, PBA50 Tour and PBA Regional competition. Unless one
of them is successful in a PBA Regional tournament prior to the World
Series, that landmark also may be up for grabs.
Past World Championship winners entered: Gary Faulkner Jr. (2015), Dom
Barrett (Dec. 2013), Parker Bohn III (Jan. 2013), Osku Palermaa (2012),
Chris Barnes (2011), Tom Smallwood (2009), Walter Ray Williams Jr.
(2001, ’03, ’06), and Pete Weber (1989, ’98) are all past winners of the
PBA World Championship.
Dave LaMont makes ESPN debut during WSOB VIII – Veteran
announcer Dave LaMont will make his debut as the play-by-play announcer
for PBA-ESPN telecasts during WSOB VIII. LaMont, who has covered a wide
range of bowling competition during his career, will be joined in the
announcing booth by PBA Hall of Famer and veteran ESPN color analyst
Randy Pedersen, sideline reporter former Miss USA Kimberly Pressler,
and, for the live PBA World Championship telecast, PBA Hall of Famer
Marshall Holman.
PBA Challenge Finals highlight other aspects of PBA: The
PBA created the “PBA Challenge Finals” three years ago to provide a
national showcase for other divisions of PBA competition – PBA
Regionals, PBA-PWBA Women’s Regionals, and the PBA50 Tour. The PBA
Regional and renamed PBA-PWBA Women’s Regional program invites the top
player based on season-long competition points from each of the PBA’s
eight regions to bowl a qualifying event for two berths in the live Xtra
Frame finals. The PBA50 Tour’s top eight players based on 2016
competition points also will bowl the same head-to-head round robin
match play qualifier to determine the top two players for their Xtra
Frame finals. The Challenge events will kick off at the National Bowling
Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 27 and the entire competition, including the
finals of each division, will be streamed live exclusively on Xtra
Frame.
USA vs. The World Special Team Event: The
top five U.S. players and the top five international players based on
their combined qualifying pinfall totals for the four WSOB animal
pattern events will compete in a special USA vs. The World team showdown
that will be conducted after the World Championship finals on Dec. 11
and will also be aired on ESPN.
Each lane condition used during the World Series will be highly visible to ESPN viewers because the PBA will add blue dye to the lane conditioner for the telecasts, giving fans a unique visual reference of what players must navigate when competing in the finals. Fans will be able to watch how the so-called “blue oil” moves around under the traffic of bowling balls rolled during the competition.
Reno’s role in professional bowling history – Reno
has hosted many topflight bowling competitions since 1977 when the
Reno-Sparks Convention Center hosted the American Bowling Congress
(USBC) Championships Tournament for the first time. Since then, Reno has
hosted many PBA and USBC events which have been some of the biggest
bowling events in history. The National Bowling Stadium is marking its
21st year of hosting topflight competition after opening its doors in
1995.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
NYSEG STADIUM UPGRADES
Major NYSEG Stadium Upgrades in Store for 2017
Senator Fred
Akshar, Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David, and Binghamton Rumble Ponies
owner John Hughes today announced a $2.5 million NYSEG Stadium
improvement project — the largest capital investment in the ballpark’s
history.The upgrades are designed to enhance fan experiences, upgrade critical stadium infrastructure, modernize operations and provide a first-class environment for top New York Mets prospects to grow their skills for the Major Leagues.
Sen. Akshar and New York State Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan secured $2 million in grant funds through the State and Municipal Facilities Program of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). Evans St. Baseball, owner of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, is contributing $500,000 for the project. Construction will begin immediately and is scheduled to be complete before Opening Day, April 13, 2017.
The $2.5 million plan includes:
New Stadium Lighting — All 180 stadium lamps will be replaced with reflective and energy-efficient bulbs on eight existing support poles to meet Minor League Baseball standards.
New Bullpen and Batting Cage — 3,600 square-foot dual lane batting cage facility and relocated bullpen beyond right field. New batting cage facility replaces an antiquated underground setup which was prone to flooding.
New Right Field Entrance Gate — Current chain link fences will be transformed to an open-air entrance, featuring new ticket kiosks, signage, lighting and decorative pavers and fencing. Attractions will include a performance stage area for live music, new spiedie BBQ stand and a playground fun zone.
New Team Deck — 144 person picnic party deck built on the right field line that will provide fans with the ultimate viewing perspective for the best talent in Minor League Baseball. Hightop tables will litter the deck and covered seating will also be available. A new handicapped lift will provide better access to the deck and entire concourse.
New Third Base Terrace — Picnic tables and terrace family seating on the third base line, replacing existing seating in Sec. 15 and Sec. 17 allowing families and smaller groups to enjoy a comfortable and conversational setting at the ballpark.
In addition, the plan includes improvements to groundskeeping, clubhouse, office and skybox facilities, and concourse lighting upgrades.
“Since 1992, NYSEG Stadium has been an integral part of the entertainment landscape enjoyed by our community's residents,” said Senator Fred Akshar. "Senate Majority Leader Flanagan and Mayor Rich David have been incredible partners and I thank them for their support in helping keep baseball in Binghamton thriving. This project will build on our efforts to revitalize downtown Binghamton as a destination bursting with activity and fun for the whole family.”
“Our City, our entire community, reflects on the memories of this ballpark while writing a new chapter of Binghamton baseball history,” said Mayor Richard C. David. “Our project represents the most significant commitment to fans and this franchise since the stadium’s construction more than 25 years ago. Sen. Akshar has again delivered, bringing significant state resources to this City-owned facility. John Hughes and his staff, as well as the New York Mets organization, deserve high praise for their vision to improve NYSEG stadium and their dedication to this community.”
“With Senator Akshar leading the way, my Senate colleagues and I are proud to continue supporting new investments to help benefit Binghamton’s team, its supporters, and the region’s economy,” said Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan. “The improvements announced today will help further enhance Binghamton’s sporting experiences and create more lasting memories for fans of all ages.”
“Thanks to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senator Fred Akshar and Mayor David for their support in getting this project moving forward,” said Jeff Wilpon, New York Mets COO. “We are thrilled with the modernization of the Binghamton facility that will benefit fans, players and keep the team as part of the community for many years.”
"It’s an amazing honor to have this kind of community support as we grow NYSEG Stadium into a regional sports and entertainment destination,” said John Hughes, Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner. “Because of support from Mayor David, Sen. Akshar and Leader Flanagan, we are building an environment for fans to enjoy the best experience Minor League Baseball has to offer. Our investments in player development facilities will ensure the New York Mets have a stadium built to host their Double-A franchise for decades to come. This is the latest step on our journey to bring fun and excitement to the Rumble Ponies franchise. I look forward to seeing everyone next season in Rumble Town."
First built as Binghamton Municipal Stadium, NYSEG Stadium has been home to the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets since 1992. It has a seating capacity of 6,012. The stadium is owned by the City of Binghamton which leases to Evans Street Baseball Inc. to operate a baseball franchise.
$2.5 MILLION NYSEG STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS
The upgrades are designed to enhance fan experiences, upgrade critical stadium infrastructure, modernize operations and provide a first-class environment for top New York Mets prospects to grow their skills for the Major Leagues.
Sen. Akshar and New York State Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan secured $2 million in grant funds through the State and Municipal Facilities Program of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). Evans St. Baseball, owner of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, is contributing $500,000 for the project. Construction will begin immediately and is scheduled to be complete before Opening Day, April 13, 2017.
The $2.5 million plan includes:
New Stadium Lighting - All 180 stadium lamps will be replaced with reflective and energy-efficient bulbs on eight existing support poles to meet Minor League Baseball standards.
New Bullpen and Batting Cage - 3,600 square-foot dual lane batting cage facility and relocated bullpen beyond right field. New batting cage facility replaces an antiquated underground setup which was prone to flooding.
New Right Field Entrance Gate - Current chain link fences will be transformed to an open-air entrance, featuring new ticket kiosks, signage, lighting and decorative pavers and fencing. Attractions will include a performance stage area for live music, new spiedie BBQ stand and a playground fun zone.
New Team Deck - 144 person picnic party deck built on the right field line that will provide fans with the ultimate viewing perspective for the best talent in Minor League Baseball. Hightop tables will litter the deck and covered seating will also be available. A new handicapped lift will provide better access to the deck and entire concourse.
New Third Base Terrace - Picnic tables and terrace family seating on the third base line, replacing existing seating in Sec. 15 and Sec. 17 allowing families and smaller groups to enjoy a comfortable and conversational setting at the ballpark.
In addition, the plan includes improvements to groundskeeping, clubhouse, office and skybox facilities, and concourse lighting upgrades.
"Since 1992, NYSEG Stadium has been an integral part of the entertainment landscape enjoyed by our community's residents," said Senator Fred Akshar. "Senate Majority Leader Flanagan and Mayor Rich David have been incredible partners and I thank them for their support in helping keep baseball in Binghamton thriving. This project will build on our efforts to revitalize downtown Binghamton as a destination bursting with activity and fun for the whole family."
"Our City, our entire community, reflects on the memories of this ballpark while writing a new chapter of Binghamton baseball history," said Mayor Richard C. David. "Our project represents the most significant commitment to fans and this franchise since the stadium's construction more than 25 years ago. Sen. Akshar has again delivered, bringing significant state resources to this City-owned facility. John Hughes and his staff, as well as the New York Mets organization, deserve high praise for their vision to improve NYSEG stadium and their dedication to this community."
"With Senator Akshar leading the way, my Senate colleagues and I are proud to continue supporting new investments to help benefit Binghamton's team, its supporters, and the region's economy," said Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan. "The improvements announced today will help further enhance Binghamton's sporting experiences and create more lasting memories for fans of all ages."
"Thanks to Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senator Fred Akshar and Mayor David for their support in getting this project moving forward," said Jeff Wilpon, New York Mets COO. "We are thrilled with the modernization of the Binghamton facility that will benefit fans, players and keep the team as part of the community for many years."
"It's an amazing honor to have this kind of community support as we grow NYSEG Stadium into a regional sports and entertainment destination," said John Hughes, Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner. "Because of support from Mayor David, Sen. Akshar and Leader Flanagan, we are building an environment for fans to enjoy the best experience Minor League Baseball has to offer. Our investments in player development facilities will ensure the New York Mets have a stadium built to host their Double-A franchise for decades to come. This is the latest step on our journey to bring fun and excitement to the Rumble Ponies franchise. I look forward to seeing everyone next season in Rumble Town."
First built as Binghamton Municipal Stadium, NYSEG Stadium has been home to the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets since 1992. It has a seating capacity of 6,012. The stadium is owned b
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