2009 NY State Men's Tournament In Jeopardy
The applications blanks have arrived at local bowling establishments but plans for the United States Bowling Congress to hold a Men's (Open) 2009 State Championship Tournament in New York are now in jeopardy as a result of actions taken by members of the former New York State Bowling Association and its board of directors.
The tournament has been scheduled for April 18-May 24 at the AMF Pin-O-Rama in Utica. Checks and entry blanks were to be sent to USBC, Attn: Rules, 621 Six Flags Dr., Arlington, TX 76011 and information is available at 1-800-514-2695, ext. 3155.
Last October, USBC revoked the charter of the NYSBA after it was discovered that the NYSBA board of directors consistently failed to follow procedures designed to protect member interests and safeguard funds. The procedures, including verification of bank accounts, are required by USBC rules and policies. The dereliction of duty by NYSBA board members enabled Stephen Donahue of Weedsport, N.Y., the former manager of the NYSBA, to steal approximately $274,000 entrusted to the NYSBA. Donahue recently pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny.
The stolen funds included prize funds for members who bowled in the 2008 State Championship Tournament. Because the embezzlement resulted in a loss of funds sufficient to pay bowlers, USBC intended to use its own funds to make up the difference. USBC was on the verge of paying all members still owed money from the embezzled prize fund for the 2008 State Championship Tournament.
Several weeks ago, a lawsuit initiated by the former NYSBA and its board of directors was returned to state court in New York after a federal court declined to exercise jurisdiction over the matter. Using the state court lawsuit, the NYSBA has blocked USBC from paying members still owed money for the 2008 State Championship Tournament.
Additionally, USBC planned to step in and operate a 2009 State Championship Tournament for member bowlers in New York. However, the former NYSBA is also using the lawsuit to block the USBC from conducting the tournament.
"The singular goal for USBC is to provide services and benefits to bowlers in New York including the 2009 State Tournament," USBC Chief Operating Officer Kevin Dornberger said. "Sadly, the former NYSBA board of directors wants to hold bowlers hostage to advance their own agenda."
"First the NYSBA board failed in their duties to protect member interests and safeguard funds, now they are being uncooperative in all efforts to get the bowlers back their money," Dornberger explained. "USBC plans to initiate disciplinary procedures against all former NYSBA board members involved in this matter at the appropriate time."
A state court hearing regarding the lawsuit brought by the former NYSBAand its board or directors is scheduled for Feb. 23.
"Our hope is that the court will end this matter and allow USBC to pay members the money they are owed and hold the 2009 State Tournament in Utica as scheduled," Dornberger said.
Most of the over 85,000 people who were members of the former the NYSBAshould see no noticeable effect. Individual New York members will continue to have competition certified while remaining in good standing with USBC with all rights and privileges.
The issues involving NYSBA do not affect members or programs of the NewYork State USBC Women's Bowling Association (NYSWBA) or the New York StateUSBC Youth Association.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
PBA On TV Sunday At 2
Patrick Allen won the Professional Bowlers Association's H&R Block Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes at Las Vegas, Nev., last Sunday afternoon, but he didn't feel very good about it.
The Wesley Chapel, Fla., left-hander slipped past his fellow southpaw, close friend and Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour roommate Rhino Page of Topeka, Kan., 267-263, to win his second career major championship and his second title in three weeks. It meant a $50,000 payday and a two-year PBA Tour exemption in the crowning event of the PBA's 50th Anniversary Gala week.
The victory for Allen, who was the top qualifier making his PBA record-tying fifth consecutive television appearance, continued an amazing turn-around after a dismal start to the season.
"After the first six weeks, I was on the verge of bowling for my job. I was bowling terrible. But I had a practice session with Doug Kent and things began to click after that."
The PBA takes a week off this week but the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship will be seen Sunday on ESPN at 2 p.m. ET
The PBA returns to action next week, Feb. 3-8, with the Denny's Dick Weber Open at Fountain Valley, CA.
Patrick Allen won the Professional Bowlers Association's H&R Block Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes at Las Vegas, Nev., last Sunday afternoon, but he didn't feel very good about it.
The Wesley Chapel, Fla., left-hander slipped past his fellow southpaw, close friend and Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour roommate Rhino Page of Topeka, Kan., 267-263, to win his second career major championship and his second title in three weeks. It meant a $50,000 payday and a two-year PBA Tour exemption in the crowning event of the PBA's 50th Anniversary Gala week.
The victory for Allen, who was the top qualifier making his PBA record-tying fifth consecutive television appearance, continued an amazing turn-around after a dismal start to the season.
"After the first six weeks, I was on the verge of bowling for my job. I was bowling terrible. But I had a practice session with Doug Kent and things began to click after that."
The PBA takes a week off this week but the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship will be seen Sunday on ESPN at 2 p.m. ET
The PBA returns to action next week, Feb. 3-8, with the Denny's Dick Weber Open at Fountain Valley, CA.
Tournament Entries
Close Tomorrow
Tournament entries for the Tri-County NY USBC Association Open (Men's) and Women's Championship Tournament close tomorrow (January 31) post marked 2-1-09 will be accepted.
Both the Open (Men's) Championship tournament and the Women's Championship tournament run on the same dates, Saturday February 28 and March 1, 7 and 8.
Team events are Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 and 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 9:30, 11:30 and 2 p.m.
Doubles and singles are Sunday March 1 at 9 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m. and on Saturday March 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Entry fee for women is $20 per person and for the Men's Open its $25 per bowler.
An Adult Mixed Championship Tournament is scheduled for Saturday February 21 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22 at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per person.
Mail entry with check of money order to Tri-County NY USBC Association, 405 Ave. E, Matamoras, PA. 18366.
Information is available by calling Association Manager Michele Bensley at 845-239-0163.
Adult/Jr. Tourney
Winners Announced
Second and third place winners of the Youth Association Adult/Jr. no-tap tournament held at Middletown Lanes last Sunday included Michael and Vinnie Scuderi taking second place in the Jr./Mjr. division and James Durland and Mal Press winning third place in the same division.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's tip is a reminder that although there are so many aggressive, high performance balls available, the main component of the sport is having a sharp game and becoming a shot maker.
Lane conditions have become very soft and that combination with today's bowling balls has led to high scoring conditions making the majority of today's bowlers very complacent about working on their physical game. However, the sport of bowling is making a comeback as can be seen in some of the newer Sport Bowling Leagues so knowing how to adjust to varying lane conditions and understanding how to use today's bowling balls is only part of the equation.
For those bowlers who want to maximize their potential in this sport, I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a qualified and certified bowling instructor. Even more preferable, you should work wit an instructor who uses video technology to completely analyze your game.
For example, we use the Brunswick Pro Trainer system which gives us the ability to replay a student's shots in slow motion, show them what adjustments need to be made and compare them to the highest caliber bowlers in the world....best of all....the student is able to take a video home to study and watch at their convenience.
The knowledge you gain from a Certified Instructor is knowledge that will be useful to you and will stay with you throughout your bowling life.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 314-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 187 by Rebecca Rhodes, Barbara Pingel 225, 517 and Lil Zieres 501.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Mark Hawley scored a 220, Bob Cady 219, 221, 604, Damien Vanluven 214, Mark Herbert 213, 203, 613, Ed Leroy 209, 232, Steve Lagoda 231, Jon Wayne 219, Tad Doscher 202 and Roger Miller 230.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Alan Rutledge scored a 204, Kory Keesler 213, Dave Maus 200, Gavin Saltzberg 202, Roger Widmann 200, Mark Hawley 209, Laresko Niifa 221, 225, 624, Shirley Townsend 184, Tom Russell 225, Paul Minton 213, 225 and Frank Emmens 204.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's Independent league include a 246, 245, 236, 727 by Andrew Bullis, Howie Couse 249, 211, 239, 699, Ed Milk Jr. 204, 236, 246, 686, Shawn Tracy 266, 640, Neil Mosher 04, 231, 204, 639, Charlie Reichenbaugh 202, 233, 633, Lee Stanton 224, 206, 618, Frank Couse 228, 202, 610, Donald Marino 207, 202, 603, Tony Wright 202, 222, 600, Jon Stanton 234, Bill Gleim 224 and David Benedict 222.
In the Deposit Men's National league Al Bullis Sr. scored a 249, 232, 227, 708, Andrew Bullis 226, 220, 628, Howey Couse Jr. 242, Craig Conklin 225 and Rich Lenio 235.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Paul Fritz scored a 246, 236, 676, Daniel Wormuth 205, 205, 238, 648, Carl Davis 217, 234, 638, Bill Gleim 216, 206, 604, Rick Mills 224, Gary Resti 229, Greg Keesler 211, Sandy Winans 192 and Hope Jones 183.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league includes a 204, 237, 622 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 200, Lloyd Bridges 202, Chuck McAllister 231, 277, 674, Keith Smith 206, 224, John Fischer 213, Steve Rivera 202, Jim Patterson 210, Wayne Piernos 221, 200, 611, Kevin Stackhouse 201, 224, Mike Mulligan 213, Roy Sweeney 213, Danny Ricco 234, Mike Weiner 266, 212, 658, Jim VanAken 224, 226, 624, Jason Jones 257, 204, 627, John Hoffmann 235, 607, Rudy Belanchia 247, 214, 200, 661, Peter Mitro 202, Jo Jo Van Keuren 226, 234, 211, 671, Nolan Levine 204, Richard Levine 245, 635, Mike Cardo 211, 203, Tim Bilyeu 258, 604, Joey Smith 204, Robert Hamilton 216, 213, 607, Donald Durland 266, 206, 669, Paul Durland 249, 640, Jaryl Scott 234, Mark Wegener 236, 222, 236, 694, Tim McIntyre 204, 207, Bobby Cooper 201, Al Caycho 200, James Ratner 214, 233, 219, 666, Kort Wheeler 253, 232, 666, Frank Scuderi 202, Mickey Lake 203, Eddie Lake 202, Rick Lake 213, 264, 246, 723, Paul Curry 215, 207, 582 and Allen Jones 259, 216, 673.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Debra Blackford scored a 186, Carol MacAdam 203, 516, Vinnie Collura 245, 214, 638, Rob Keesler 212, Matt Cooper 212, 208, Ed Guthrie 249, 617, Mary Lee Williams 182, 208, 532, Joan Lake 181, Dorian Jennings 208, 191, 571, Jack Rustic 244, 618, George Kelley 257, 214, 213, 684, Russ Keesler 204, 211, 216, 631, Stan Gilmore 208, 201, Andrea Grossman 187, 186, 519, Larry Berens 203, David Graham 216, 204, 235, 655, Tom Cooney 240, Debbie Durland 217, 253, 642, Kevin Stackhouse 200, Roberta Yakin 190, 234, 593, John Fischer 225, 233, 252, 710, John Hoffmann 236, 215, 299, 750, Charles Blackburn 202, Dale Sonnenschein 258, 209, 644, Barbara Yeomans 193 and Barbara Merton 181, 530.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 201, Donald Durland 289, 249, 257, 795, Matthew Fallon 200, 227, 204, 631, Jon Wilhelm 233, 216, 261, 710, Gregory Fallon 226, 279, 200, 705, Tim McIntyre 216, 245, 236, 697, Rick Lara 290, 266, 744, Charles McAllister 235, 216, 632, George Battle Jr. 220, 203, 601, Frank Muller Jr. 205, Larry Berens 211, 225, 632, Dean Shattuck 247, 200, 640, Paul Durland 217, 200, Art Eggleton 244, John Hoffmann 279, 205, 238, 722, Tom Belgiovene 226, Vinnie Collura 248, 612, Richard Hendricks 212, Pedro Agapito 241, Dan Ricco 205, Al Caycho 223, Mike Weiner 212, 212, 619, Eddie Lake 236, 204, 200, 640, Wayne Atkins 243, William Danchak 226 and Frank DiCostanzo 247, 225, 664.
In the Thursday Ladies league Camille Carpinone scored a 200, 510, Rita Burdick 198, Christina Schultz 181, Liz Burgio 185, Liz Stubits 197, 187, 538, Connie McKenley 210, 554, April Aldrich 187, 501, Francine Kaiser 189, Pat Shuart 185, 503, Anna Sawyer 189, 528, Marie Frunzi 195, 181, 518, Joan Lake 202, 524 and Lisa Cartwright 181, 502.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division, George VanAken scored a 87, Emma Jones 78 and Renee Schreiber 81. In the Bantams division, Shivan Patel scored 106 and Nathaniel Edwards 133, 109. In the Preps division Mikayla DeGraw scored 103, 106, Michael Hope 132, 97, 121, Nicole Scudari 70, 68, Sarah Rustic 97, 116, Shaym Patel 111, 88, Parth Patel 118, 126, , Rup Patel 143 and Makenze Shaver 66. In the Jr./Mjrs. division Jared Friedman scored 154, 156, Tyler Foxwell 131, Matt Edwards 121, 135, Bryden Fraser 106, 108, Michael Scuderi 173, 165, 214, Shane Dietchman 151, 181, Shivani Patel 142, Kishan Patel 146, Chase Israel 135, Shawn Sinistorie183, 181, Eddie Walsh 205, Sarah Durland 158, Megan McCormack 105, 125, 130, Matthew Brown 96, 99 and Isiah Rosado 100.
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 e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded edition of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com
Close Tomorrow
Tournament entries for the Tri-County NY USBC Association Open (Men's) and Women's Championship Tournament close tomorrow (January 31) post marked 2-1-09 will be accepted.
Both the Open (Men's) Championship tournament and the Women's Championship tournament run on the same dates, Saturday February 28 and March 1, 7 and 8.
Team events are Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 and 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 9:30, 11:30 and 2 p.m.
Doubles and singles are Sunday March 1 at 9 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m. and on Saturday March 7 at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Entry fee for women is $20 per person and for the Men's Open its $25 per bowler.
An Adult Mixed Championship Tournament is scheduled for Saturday February 21 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22 at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per person.
Mail entry with check of money order to Tri-County NY USBC Association, 405 Ave. E, Matamoras, PA. 18366.
Information is available by calling Association Manager Michele Bensley at 845-239-0163.
Adult/Jr. Tourney
Winners Announced
Second and third place winners of the Youth Association Adult/Jr. no-tap tournament held at Middletown Lanes last Sunday included Michael and Vinnie Scuderi taking second place in the Jr./Mjr. division and James Durland and Mal Press winning third place in the same division.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's tip is a reminder that although there are so many aggressive, high performance balls available, the main component of the sport is having a sharp game and becoming a shot maker.
Lane conditions have become very soft and that combination with today's bowling balls has led to high scoring conditions making the majority of today's bowlers very complacent about working on their physical game. However, the sport of bowling is making a comeback as can be seen in some of the newer Sport Bowling Leagues so knowing how to adjust to varying lane conditions and understanding how to use today's bowling balls is only part of the equation.
For those bowlers who want to maximize their potential in this sport, I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a qualified and certified bowling instructor. Even more preferable, you should work wit an instructor who uses video technology to completely analyze your game.
For example, we use the Brunswick Pro Trainer system which gives us the ability to replay a student's shots in slow motion, show them what adjustments need to be made and compare them to the highest caliber bowlers in the world....best of all....the student is able to take a video home to study and watch at their convenience.
The knowledge you gain from a Certified Instructor is knowledge that will be useful to you and will stay with you throughout your bowling life.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 314-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 187 by Rebecca Rhodes, Barbara Pingel 225, 517 and Lil Zieres 501.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Mark Hawley scored a 220, Bob Cady 219, 221, 604, Damien Vanluven 214, Mark Herbert 213, 203, 613, Ed Leroy 209, 232, Steve Lagoda 231, Jon Wayne 219, Tad Doscher 202 and Roger Miller 230.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Alan Rutledge scored a 204, Kory Keesler 213, Dave Maus 200, Gavin Saltzberg 202, Roger Widmann 200, Mark Hawley 209, Laresko Niifa 221, 225, 624, Shirley Townsend 184, Tom Russell 225, Paul Minton 213, 225 and Frank Emmens 204.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's Independent league include a 246, 245, 236, 727 by Andrew Bullis, Howie Couse 249, 211, 239, 699, Ed Milk Jr. 204, 236, 246, 686, Shawn Tracy 266, 640, Neil Mosher 04, 231, 204, 639, Charlie Reichenbaugh 202, 233, 633, Lee Stanton 224, 206, 618, Frank Couse 228, 202, 610, Donald Marino 207, 202, 603, Tony Wright 202, 222, 600, Jon Stanton 234, Bill Gleim 224 and David Benedict 222.
In the Deposit Men's National league Al Bullis Sr. scored a 249, 232, 227, 708, Andrew Bullis 226, 220, 628, Howey Couse Jr. 242, Craig Conklin 225 and Rich Lenio 235.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Paul Fritz scored a 246, 236, 676, Daniel Wormuth 205, 205, 238, 648, Carl Davis 217, 234, 638, Bill Gleim 216, 206, 604, Rick Mills 224, Gary Resti 229, Greg Keesler 211, Sandy Winans 192 and Hope Jones 183.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league includes a 204, 237, 622 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 200, Lloyd Bridges 202, Chuck McAllister 231, 277, 674, Keith Smith 206, 224, John Fischer 213, Steve Rivera 202, Jim Patterson 210, Wayne Piernos 221, 200, 611, Kevin Stackhouse 201, 224, Mike Mulligan 213, Roy Sweeney 213, Danny Ricco 234, Mike Weiner 266, 212, 658, Jim VanAken 224, 226, 624, Jason Jones 257, 204, 627, John Hoffmann 235, 607, Rudy Belanchia 247, 214, 200, 661, Peter Mitro 202, Jo Jo Van Keuren 226, 234, 211, 671, Nolan Levine 204, Richard Levine 245, 635, Mike Cardo 211, 203, Tim Bilyeu 258, 604, Joey Smith 204, Robert Hamilton 216, 213, 607, Donald Durland 266, 206, 669, Paul Durland 249, 640, Jaryl Scott 234, Mark Wegener 236, 222, 236, 694, Tim McIntyre 204, 207, Bobby Cooper 201, Al Caycho 200, James Ratner 214, 233, 219, 666, Kort Wheeler 253, 232, 666, Frank Scuderi 202, Mickey Lake 203, Eddie Lake 202, Rick Lake 213, 264, 246, 723, Paul Curry 215, 207, 582 and Allen Jones 259, 216, 673.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Debra Blackford scored a 186, Carol MacAdam 203, 516, Vinnie Collura 245, 214, 638, Rob Keesler 212, Matt Cooper 212, 208, Ed Guthrie 249, 617, Mary Lee Williams 182, 208, 532, Joan Lake 181, Dorian Jennings 208, 191, 571, Jack Rustic 244, 618, George Kelley 257, 214, 213, 684, Russ Keesler 204, 211, 216, 631, Stan Gilmore 208, 201, Andrea Grossman 187, 186, 519, Larry Berens 203, David Graham 216, 204, 235, 655, Tom Cooney 240, Debbie Durland 217, 253, 642, Kevin Stackhouse 200, Roberta Yakin 190, 234, 593, John Fischer 225, 233, 252, 710, John Hoffmann 236, 215, 299, 750, Charles Blackburn 202, Dale Sonnenschein 258, 209, 644, Barbara Yeomans 193 and Barbara Merton 181, 530.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 201, Donald Durland 289, 249, 257, 795, Matthew Fallon 200, 227, 204, 631, Jon Wilhelm 233, 216, 261, 710, Gregory Fallon 226, 279, 200, 705, Tim McIntyre 216, 245, 236, 697, Rick Lara 290, 266, 744, Charles McAllister 235, 216, 632, George Battle Jr. 220, 203, 601, Frank Muller Jr. 205, Larry Berens 211, 225, 632, Dean Shattuck 247, 200, 640, Paul Durland 217, 200, Art Eggleton 244, John Hoffmann 279, 205, 238, 722, Tom Belgiovene 226, Vinnie Collura 248, 612, Richard Hendricks 212, Pedro Agapito 241, Dan Ricco 205, Al Caycho 223, Mike Weiner 212, 212, 619, Eddie Lake 236, 204, 200, 640, Wayne Atkins 243, William Danchak 226 and Frank DiCostanzo 247, 225, 664.
In the Thursday Ladies league Camille Carpinone scored a 200, 510, Rita Burdick 198, Christina Schultz 181, Liz Burgio 185, Liz Stubits 197, 187, 538, Connie McKenley 210, 554, April Aldrich 187, 501, Francine Kaiser 189, Pat Shuart 185, 503, Anna Sawyer 189, 528, Marie Frunzi 195, 181, 518, Joan Lake 202, 524 and Lisa Cartwright 181, 502.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division, George VanAken scored a 87, Emma Jones 78 and Renee Schreiber 81. In the Bantams division, Shivan Patel scored 106 and Nathaniel Edwards 133, 109. In the Preps division Mikayla DeGraw scored 103, 106, Michael Hope 132, 97, 121, Nicole Scudari 70, 68, Sarah Rustic 97, 116, Shaym Patel 111, 88, Parth Patel 118, 126, , Rup Patel 143 and Makenze Shaver 66. In the Jr./Mjrs. division Jared Friedman scored 154, 156, Tyler Foxwell 131, Matt Edwards 121, 135, Bryden Fraser 106, 108, Michael Scuderi 173, 165, 214, Shane Dietchman 151, 181, Shivani Patel 142, Kishan Patel 146, Chase Israel 135, Shawn Sinistorie183, 181, Eddie Walsh 205, Sarah Durland 158, Megan McCormack 105, 125, 130, Matthew Brown 96, 99 and Isiah Rosado 100.
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 e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded edition of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com
Patrick AllenPage’s Miscue Helps Allen Win H&R Block Tournament of Champions
Errant Shot in the 10th Means Second Major Title for Red-Hot Top Qualifier
Patrick Allen won the Professional Bowlers Association’s H&R Block Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes last Sunday, but he didn’t feel very good about it.
The Wesley Chapel, Fla., left-hander slipped past his fellow southpaw, close friend and Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour roommate Rhino Page of Topeka, Kan., 267-263, to win his second career major championship and his second title in three weeks. It meant a $50,000 payday and a two-year PBA Tour exemption in the crowning event of the PBA’s 50th Anniversary Gala week.
Allen had a hard time shaking off the fact that his buddy basically handed him the glory by making an errant shot on his second shot in the 10th frame. Needing only a nine-count spare after striking on his first shot in the final frame, Page – the PBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year – called for a re-rack to calm himself. Not realizing he had already used the two re-racks he was allowed, he glanced at the 25-second shot clock before re-composing himself.
“Rhino got the ball a little too far left. It came off his hand with nothing on it,” Allen said. “I could see it was a bad shot.”
Page missed the headpin, knocking down four pins and his dream of winning his first major title disappeared.
“I knew the shot was in trouble when it came off my hand,” Page said. “I got distracted with the time clock, but sometimes you have to learn the hard way. I still had a great week. I’ll take second after not making the cut the previous three weeks.”
“He out-bowled me until that shot,” Allen said. “I really feel for him. You don’t win out here if you don’t get some breaks, but that’s not the way you want to win. I got a huge break two weeks ago against Walter Ray Williams Jr., but to be honest, I didn’t feel as bad for Walter Ray. He’s got 45 titles. You have to get breaks to beat him."
“Over the past few weeks, everything has been going my way,” Allen added. “It was an honor to be here the whole week. Winning the Tournament of Champions, especially this week, is something I’ll never forget. It was an honor just to be here this week.”
The victory for Allen, who was the top qualifier making his PBA record-tying fifth consecutive television appearance, continued an amazing turn-around after a dismal start to the season.
“After the first six weeks, I was on the verge of bowling for my job. I was bowling terrible. But I had a practice session with Doug Kent and things began to click after that.”
Right-hander Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, defeated lefty Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, 276-203, in the opening stepladder match, but back-to-back 4-6-7-10 splits in the semifinal match against Page ended Malott’s bid for a third title in six weeks. Page won, 243-200.
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS PBA TOUR
H&R BLOCK TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Red Rock Lanes, Las Vegas, Nev.
January 25, 2009
Final Standings
1, Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 267 (one game) $50,000
2, Rhino Page, Topeka, Kan. 506 (two games) $25,000
3, Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas 476 (two games) $10,000
4, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas 203 (one game) $6,000
Stepladder Results
Match One – Malott def. Scroggins, 276-203.
Semifinal Match – Page def. Malott, 243-200
Championship – Allen def. Page, 267-263
Errant Shot in the 10th Means Second Major Title for Red-Hot Top Qualifier
Patrick Allen won the Professional Bowlers Association’s H&R Block Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes last Sunday, but he didn’t feel very good about it.
The Wesley Chapel, Fla., left-hander slipped past his fellow southpaw, close friend and Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour roommate Rhino Page of Topeka, Kan., 267-263, to win his second career major championship and his second title in three weeks. It meant a $50,000 payday and a two-year PBA Tour exemption in the crowning event of the PBA’s 50th Anniversary Gala week.
Allen had a hard time shaking off the fact that his buddy basically handed him the glory by making an errant shot on his second shot in the 10th frame. Needing only a nine-count spare after striking on his first shot in the final frame, Page – the PBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year – called for a re-rack to calm himself. Not realizing he had already used the two re-racks he was allowed, he glanced at the 25-second shot clock before re-composing himself.
“Rhino got the ball a little too far left. It came off his hand with nothing on it,” Allen said. “I could see it was a bad shot.”
Page missed the headpin, knocking down four pins and his dream of winning his first major title disappeared.
“I knew the shot was in trouble when it came off my hand,” Page said. “I got distracted with the time clock, but sometimes you have to learn the hard way. I still had a great week. I’ll take second after not making the cut the previous three weeks.”
“He out-bowled me until that shot,” Allen said. “I really feel for him. You don’t win out here if you don’t get some breaks, but that’s not the way you want to win. I got a huge break two weeks ago against Walter Ray Williams Jr., but to be honest, I didn’t feel as bad for Walter Ray. He’s got 45 titles. You have to get breaks to beat him."
“Over the past few weeks, everything has been going my way,” Allen added. “It was an honor to be here the whole week. Winning the Tournament of Champions, especially this week, is something I’ll never forget. It was an honor just to be here this week.”
The victory for Allen, who was the top qualifier making his PBA record-tying fifth consecutive television appearance, continued an amazing turn-around after a dismal start to the season.
“After the first six weeks, I was on the verge of bowling for my job. I was bowling terrible. But I had a practice session with Doug Kent and things began to click after that.”
Right-hander Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, defeated lefty Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, 276-203, in the opening stepladder match, but back-to-back 4-6-7-10 splits in the semifinal match against Page ended Malott’s bid for a third title in six weeks. Page won, 243-200.
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS PBA TOUR
H&R BLOCK TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Red Rock Lanes, Las Vegas, Nev.
January 25, 2009
Final Standings
1, Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 267 (one game) $50,000
2, Rhino Page, Topeka, Kan. 506 (two games) $25,000
3, Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas 476 (two games) $10,000
4, Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas 203 (one game) $6,000
Stepladder Results
Match One – Malott def. Scroggins, 276-203.
Semifinal Match – Page def. Malott, 243-200
Championship – Allen def. Page, 267-263
Experts Select Earl Anthony as Greatest Player in PBA History
Walter Ray Williams Jr. Finishes Second in PBA’s 50th Anniversary Voting
The late Earl Anthony, who left an indelible legacy on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour as its first career millionaire, was announced as the greatest player in the PBA’s first 50 years Sunday, capping the tour’s weeklong 50th anniversary celebration at Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa.
Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., the man who finally eclipsed Anthony’s total of 43 career PBA titles, finished second in voting conducted by a national panel of bowling experts.
Earl “would have been thrilled, very honored,” said Susie Anthony, the late Earl Anthony’s wife. “If Earl were here, he would probably say he wasn’t deserving. He wouldn’t turn it down, but he’d be very humble.”
“He would have been humble in public, thrilled in private,” Anthony’s son Mike added.
Finishing second wasn’t much of a disappointment to Williams, who now has 45 PBA titles, more than $4 million in career earnings and is still one of the PBA Tour’s most feared competitors.
“I feel Earl’s record is better than mine because it was more condensed,” Williams said. “Earl bowled 14 years and 400 or so events. I’ve bowled well over 600 by now, maybe 700. Some people will argue Earl’s era was tougher, but others will argue my era was tougher. The reality is, people threw the ball differently in each era. That’s the way the game is played.”
“I’m very pleased to be No. 2,” Williams continued. “If Dick Weber would have had 45 titles at the time Earl was still bowling, he probably would have kept on bowling because he would have wanted someone to chase. As it was, he retired because no one had close to the number of titles he had. He didn’t have anything to shoot for.”
“Some people don’t remember that Earl was Player of the Year in 1983, the year he retired,” said Williams, who is one of the PBA’s best historians. “And he didn’t even bowl a full season that year.”
PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION
50 GREATEST PLAYERS IN PBA HISTORY
1. Earl Anthony
2. Walter Ray Williams Jr.
3. Dick Weber
4. Pete Weber
5. Mark Roth
6. Mike Aulby
7. Norm Duke
8. Don Johnson
9. Marshall Holman
10. Parker Bohn III
11. Don Carter
12. Billy Hardwick
13. Brian Voss
14. Dick Ritger
15. Nelson Burton Jr.
16. John Petraglia
17. Carmen Salvino
18. Wayne Webb
19. Dave Davis
20. Dave Soutar
21. Amleto Monacelli
22. Mike Durbin
23. Dave Husted
24. Jason Couch
25. Steve Cook
26. Chris Barnes
27. Jim Stefanich
28. Harry Smith
29. Del Ballard Jr.
30. Tommy Jones
31. Wayne Zahn
32. Jim Godman
33. George Pappas
34. David Ozio
35. Randy Pedersen
36. Dave Ferraro
37. Bill Allen
38. Larry Laub
39. Mike McGrath
40. Tom Baker
41. Joe Berardi
42. Danny Wiseman
43. Doug Kent
44. Patrick Allen
45. John Guenther
46. Gary Dickinson
47. Barry Asher
48. Tommy Hudson
49. Mika Koivuniemi
50. Bob Strampe
Walter Ray Williams Jr. Finishes Second in PBA’s 50th Anniversary Voting
The late Earl Anthony, who left an indelible legacy on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour as its first career millionaire, was announced as the greatest player in the PBA’s first 50 years Sunday, capping the tour’s weeklong 50th anniversary celebration at Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa.
Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., the man who finally eclipsed Anthony’s total of 43 career PBA titles, finished second in voting conducted by a national panel of bowling experts.
Earl “would have been thrilled, very honored,” said Susie Anthony, the late Earl Anthony’s wife. “If Earl were here, he would probably say he wasn’t deserving. He wouldn’t turn it down, but he’d be very humble.”
“He would have been humble in public, thrilled in private,” Anthony’s son Mike added.
Finishing second wasn’t much of a disappointment to Williams, who now has 45 PBA titles, more than $4 million in career earnings and is still one of the PBA Tour’s most feared competitors.
“I feel Earl’s record is better than mine because it was more condensed,” Williams said. “Earl bowled 14 years and 400 or so events. I’ve bowled well over 600 by now, maybe 700. Some people will argue Earl’s era was tougher, but others will argue my era was tougher. The reality is, people threw the ball differently in each era. That’s the way the game is played.”
“I’m very pleased to be No. 2,” Williams continued. “If Dick Weber would have had 45 titles at the time Earl was still bowling, he probably would have kept on bowling because he would have wanted someone to chase. As it was, he retired because no one had close to the number of titles he had. He didn’t have anything to shoot for.”
“Some people don’t remember that Earl was Player of the Year in 1983, the year he retired,” said Williams, who is one of the PBA’s best historians. “And he didn’t even bowl a full season that year.”
PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION
50 GREATEST PLAYERS IN PBA HISTORY
1. Earl Anthony
2. Walter Ray Williams Jr.
3. Dick Weber
4. Pete Weber
5. Mark Roth
6. Mike Aulby
7. Norm Duke
8. Don Johnson
9. Marshall Holman
10. Parker Bohn III
11. Don Carter
12. Billy Hardwick
13. Brian Voss
14. Dick Ritger
15. Nelson Burton Jr.
16. John Petraglia
17. Carmen Salvino
18. Wayne Webb
19. Dave Davis
20. Dave Soutar
21. Amleto Monacelli
22. Mike Durbin
23. Dave Husted
24. Jason Couch
25. Steve Cook
26. Chris Barnes
27. Jim Stefanich
28. Harry Smith
29. Del Ballard Jr.
30. Tommy Jones
31. Wayne Zahn
32. Jim Godman
33. George Pappas
34. David Ozio
35. Randy Pedersen
36. Dave Ferraro
37. Bill Allen
38. Larry Laub
39. Mike McGrath
40. Tom Baker
41. Joe Berardi
42. Danny Wiseman
43. Doug Kent
44. Patrick Allen
45. John Guenther
46. Gary Dickinson
47. Barry Asher
48. Tommy Hudson
49. Mika Koivuniemi
50. Bob Strampe
TEAM USA'S BARNES, NATION TO COMPETE IN WORLD GAMES
ARLINGTON, Texas - Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, and Stefanie Nation of Arlington, Texas, will represent Team USA at the 2009 World Games this summer in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei.
Bowling is one of more than 30 sports not currently included in the Olympics that will be showcased in the World Games for 11 days beginning July 16. Eight countries from each of the three zones (American, Asian and European) of the World Tenpin Bowling Association will represent bowling by sending one male and one female athlete.
The event will mark the second Team USA appearance in as many years for Barnes, the Player of the Year in the Professional Bowlers Association for the 2007-08 season, who returned to the team last year after a 10-year hiatus. Professionals were granted the ability to compete in international competition in August 2007.
"The World Games is one of the events I never got to participate in during my first go around with Team USA," said Barnes, who won a team gold medal and trios bronze medal at the 2008 World Tenpin Bowling Association World Men's Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, last August. "I'm very much looking forward to representing Team USA again, and this is one of the events I've been waiting a long time to compete in."
Nation, a five-time Team USA member, recently competed in the PBA Women's Series. In seven events, she won once and finished second twice and hopes that success will help guide her at the World Games.
"Bowling well in the Women's Series definitely boosted my confidence, and I hope that carries me forward the rest of the year," said Nation, who helped the United States to the team silver medal at the 2007 WTBA World Women's Championships in her last international appearance. "It's an honor to be chosen from a team of such elite athletes to compete in the World Games."
Classified as one of four precision sports, bowling competition in the World Games is broken up into two events - singles and mixed doubles. The other precision sports are archery, billiards and bocce.
In addition to the United States, the American Zone will be represented by Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and El Salvador. The Asian Zone will send Chinese Taipei, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, China and Hong Kong, while the European Zone countries will be Austria, England, Finland, Germany, Belgium, France, Norway and South Africa.
For more information on the World Games, visit the official Web site of the event at www.worldgames2009.tw.
United States Bowling CongressThe 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.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, and Stefanie Nation of Arlington, Texas, will represent Team USA at the 2009 World Games this summer in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei.
Bowling is one of more than 30 sports not currently included in the Olympics that will be showcased in the World Games for 11 days beginning July 16. Eight countries from each of the three zones (American, Asian and European) of the World Tenpin Bowling Association will represent bowling by sending one male and one female athlete.
The event will mark the second Team USA appearance in as many years for Barnes, the Player of the Year in the Professional Bowlers Association for the 2007-08 season, who returned to the team last year after a 10-year hiatus. Professionals were granted the ability to compete in international competition in August 2007.
"The World Games is one of the events I never got to participate in during my first go around with Team USA," said Barnes, who won a team gold medal and trios bronze medal at the 2008 World Tenpin Bowling Association World Men's Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, last August. "I'm very much looking forward to representing Team USA again, and this is one of the events I've been waiting a long time to compete in."
Nation, a five-time Team USA member, recently competed in the PBA Women's Series. In seven events, she won once and finished second twice and hopes that success will help guide her at the World Games.
"Bowling well in the Women's Series definitely boosted my confidence, and I hope that carries me forward the rest of the year," said Nation, who helped the United States to the team silver medal at the 2007 WTBA World Women's Championships in her last international appearance. "It's an honor to be chosen from a team of such elite athletes to compete in the World Games."
Classified as one of four precision sports, bowling competition in the World Games is broken up into two events - singles and mixed doubles. The other precision sports are archery, billiards and bocce.
In addition to the United States, the American Zone will be represented by Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and El Salvador. The Asian Zone will send Chinese Taipei, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, China and Hong Kong, while the European Zone countries will be Austria, England, Finland, Germany, Belgium, France, Norway and South Africa.
For more information on the World Games, visit the official Web site of the event at www.worldgames2009.tw.
United States Bowling CongressThe 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.
Stars of PBA Come Out to Welcome Newest Hall of Famers
Top Players in PBA History Share Stage at Stunning PBA 50th Anniversary Gala
LAS VEGAS, Nev. In the words of virtually everyone who was a part of the PBA’s 50th Anniversary Gala in Las Vegas, it was an event they will never forget. Many said the Gala at Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa on Jan. 25 was the greatest night in the history of the Professional Bowlers Association.
The Charleston Ballroom at Red Rock was a “Who’s Who in Bowling,” packed with superstars past-and-present, industry leaders, long-time PBA support staff members and awe-struck fans of the sport. The crowd witnessed an event-closing parade of 38 of the players named to the list of the PBA’s 50 Greatest Players and welcomed three new members of the PBA Hall of Fame.
John Handegard, a one-time plywood mill worker who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, became the first inductee into the PBA Senior Tour Hall of Fame. Handegard, who now lives in retirement in Spring, Texas, emerged from a failed career as a young PBA Tour would-be into the most successful Senior Tour player in history with 14 Senior titles. And to cap that feat, he finally won the PBA Tour title he coveted his entire life at age 57 – the oldest ever PBA Tour winner – in the 1995 Northwest Classic.
“This is really some kind of night,” Handegard beamed.
In recapping his career, Handegard told the story of his lengthy quest to become a 200 average bowler. One day he asked friend and proprietor Bill Starnes why he couldn’t break the 200 average barrier. “He told me it was because I never shot 200 games,” Handegard smiled.
“I wasn’t very good, but I wanted to follow the star. I was an absolute genius in figuring out ways to lose,” he added. “I’m absolutely astounded I’m in this room tonight.”
Del Ballard Jr., who has four major titles among his 12 PBA Tour victories, drew laughter and applause from the gathering when he said, “I want to thank the hall of fame voters for finally getting it right.”
The native Texan related a story about how he developed his unique bowling style. A bowling addict at a young age, he said he broke his right arm at age 13, but his fingers were free enough in his cast that he could “bowl” a golf ball down the hallway at home, trying to hit a hole he had cut into a shoebox.
When he proclaimed to his family that he was ready to take on the world’s best bowlers, “my dad gave me a credit card with a $5,000 balance in 1983, and he told me, ‘When that’s done, you’re done.’ That’s why I never quit.”
“I’ve been part of a lot of bowling history,” Ballard said in concluding his remarks, “but this has to be the No. 1 night of my life.”
The final inductee was Norm Duke, who had seen his record three-consecutive-major titles streak ended three days earlier. He came to the Gala with 31 titles on his resume, including titles in the PBA Triple Crown and Grand Slam events, and he’s still at the peak of his game.
Fellow PBA Hall of Famer Brian Voss, Duke’s closest friend for more than 20 years on tour, introduced Duke by saying, “He showed up with a gunslinger attitude, an ‘I can beat anyone’ presence. There are dreamers who can make those things happen, and Norm did.”
Duke first raved about the autograph session earlier in the day when all 38 of the “50 Greatest” lined up on the approach at Red Rock Lanes to sign autographs for fans for two hours.
Then he recalled the reality of his career, of being the youngest player in PBA history to win a title (age 18 in Cleveland in 1983), and the void of failing to win again for the next eight years.
“I really wanted to quit after eight years out here,” he said. “When I met my wife (Karen) in 1990, I had one title. Today I have 31, so to say she wasn’t a big influence in my life…” He left the rest unsaid.
Of his young son Brandon, Duke related a story about packing up to leave to bowl in the Tournament of Champions, and telling his son he’d be gone for a week. “Brandon asked if Pete (Weber) and Walter Ray (Williams Jr.) would be there. I told him they would. Brandon looked at me and said, ‘Dad, you have no chance.’”
For a solid week, the future stars of the PBA mingled with the players and behind-the-scenes workers who built the organization. Chris Peters, Rob Glaser and Mike Slade – the former Microsoft executives who rescued the PBA from certain bankruptcy in 2000 – got a chance to experience what their investment has meant to the sport.
Top Players in PBA History Share Stage at Stunning PBA 50th Anniversary Gala
LAS VEGAS, Nev. In the words of virtually everyone who was a part of the PBA’s 50th Anniversary Gala in Las Vegas, it was an event they will never forget. Many said the Gala at Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa on Jan. 25 was the greatest night in the history of the Professional Bowlers Association.
The Charleston Ballroom at Red Rock was a “Who’s Who in Bowling,” packed with superstars past-and-present, industry leaders, long-time PBA support staff members and awe-struck fans of the sport. The crowd witnessed an event-closing parade of 38 of the players named to the list of the PBA’s 50 Greatest Players and welcomed three new members of the PBA Hall of Fame.
John Handegard, a one-time plywood mill worker who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, became the first inductee into the PBA Senior Tour Hall of Fame. Handegard, who now lives in retirement in Spring, Texas, emerged from a failed career as a young PBA Tour would-be into the most successful Senior Tour player in history with 14 Senior titles. And to cap that feat, he finally won the PBA Tour title he coveted his entire life at age 57 – the oldest ever PBA Tour winner – in the 1995 Northwest Classic.
“This is really some kind of night,” Handegard beamed.
In recapping his career, Handegard told the story of his lengthy quest to become a 200 average bowler. One day he asked friend and proprietor Bill Starnes why he couldn’t break the 200 average barrier. “He told me it was because I never shot 200 games,” Handegard smiled.
“I wasn’t very good, but I wanted to follow the star. I was an absolute genius in figuring out ways to lose,” he added. “I’m absolutely astounded I’m in this room tonight.”
Del Ballard Jr., who has four major titles among his 12 PBA Tour victories, drew laughter and applause from the gathering when he said, “I want to thank the hall of fame voters for finally getting it right.”
The native Texan related a story about how he developed his unique bowling style. A bowling addict at a young age, he said he broke his right arm at age 13, but his fingers were free enough in his cast that he could “bowl” a golf ball down the hallway at home, trying to hit a hole he had cut into a shoebox.
When he proclaimed to his family that he was ready to take on the world’s best bowlers, “my dad gave me a credit card with a $5,000 balance in 1983, and he told me, ‘When that’s done, you’re done.’ That’s why I never quit.”
“I’ve been part of a lot of bowling history,” Ballard said in concluding his remarks, “but this has to be the No. 1 night of my life.”
The final inductee was Norm Duke, who had seen his record three-consecutive-major titles streak ended three days earlier. He came to the Gala with 31 titles on his resume, including titles in the PBA Triple Crown and Grand Slam events, and he’s still at the peak of his game.
Fellow PBA Hall of Famer Brian Voss, Duke’s closest friend for more than 20 years on tour, introduced Duke by saying, “He showed up with a gunslinger attitude, an ‘I can beat anyone’ presence. There are dreamers who can make those things happen, and Norm did.”
Duke first raved about the autograph session earlier in the day when all 38 of the “50 Greatest” lined up on the approach at Red Rock Lanes to sign autographs for fans for two hours.
Then he recalled the reality of his career, of being the youngest player in PBA history to win a title (age 18 in Cleveland in 1983), and the void of failing to win again for the next eight years.
“I really wanted to quit after eight years out here,” he said. “When I met my wife (Karen) in 1990, I had one title. Today I have 31, so to say she wasn’t a big influence in my life…” He left the rest unsaid.
Of his young son Brandon, Duke related a story about packing up to leave to bowl in the Tournament of Champions, and telling his son he’d be gone for a week. “Brandon asked if Pete (Weber) and Walter Ray (Williams Jr.) would be there. I told him they would. Brandon looked at me and said, ‘Dad, you have no chance.’”
For a solid week, the future stars of the PBA mingled with the players and behind-the-scenes workers who built the organization. Chris Peters, Rob Glaser and Mike Slade – the former Microsoft executives who rescued the PBA from certain bankruptcy in 2000 – got a chance to experience what their investment has meant to the sport.
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