Schultz Claims MMBA Title

January 21, 2011

By: Mark Martin

BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS

Rick Schultz of Warren won the Budweiser Michigan Majors over top seed Shane Dufresne of Clio 248-155 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park to claim the top prize of $1,300. Dufresne received $600.

Schultz qualified fourth with a nine-game total of 2,156 and proceeded to beat Joe Manor of Lansing 259-203, Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights 258-227 and Randy Warnken of Clinton Township 255-206 en route to the championship match. This was Schultz’s third MMBA title.

Dufresne was the top qualifier with 2,208 which included a 300 and 299 game.

“This is just amazing,” said Schultz. “It’s been 10 years since my last win. I never thought I would win again at my age.” Schultz is 55 years old.

Warnken earned $600, Wyatt $500 and Manor $400.

Local cashers were Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly for $260 and Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township $110.

The next MMBA tournament will be Feb. 19 at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights.

For more information on the MMBA contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.

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NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Mike Abbey of Jackson won his first National Senior Bowling Association title with a 289-214 triumph over Mike Chapman of Garden City at Oak Lanes in Westland.

Abbey qualified 16th and beat Ross Beers of Saginaw 255-247, Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield 246-234, George Humphry of Grosse Pointe Farms 235-190 and Dennis Korkoske of East Lansing 269-235 on his way to the final match. Abbey took home $1,000.

Chapman qualified 11th. In match play he defeated Mike McCleskey of Southfield 178-171, top seed John Thomasma of Kalamazoo 199-195, Larry Walker of Garden City 212-186 and Tony Stipcak of Redford 248-227 en route to the clash with Abbey. Chapman received $500.

Oakland County senior cashers were Phil Horowitz for $120, Mike McCleskey $110, Mike LaRocca of New Hudson $110 and Kevin Scott of Ferndale $110.

The next NSBA event will be Feb. 5 at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights.

For more information contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail to prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.

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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Jan. 2, Candise Rice, White Lake, Merribowl Lanes, Sunday Trio
Jan. 2, Heather Judge, Milford, Royal Scot Bowl, Michigan Team Tournament
Jan. 3, William Neiman, Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 4, Nicholas Wissinger IV, Clinton Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 6, Frank Slaughter Jr., Rochester Hills, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Jan. 7, Douglas Baldwin, Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Dunord Mixed
Jan. 7, Gregory Maurer, Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 7, Frederick Donaldson, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Renaissance Mixed
Jan. 7, John Tovar, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants
Jan. 8, Mason Brantley, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz
Jan. 8, Robert Jones Jr., Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Jan. 8, Edward Flowers, West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Trifecta Trio
Jan. 9, David Gines, Farmington, Cherry Hill Lanes, Tons of Fun
Jan. 9, Glenn Williams, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Traveleers Mixed
Jan. 10, James Ellison, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Community Mixed
Jan. 10, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Jan. 10, David Nelson, Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s
Jan. 10, Kenneth McMillan, Livonia, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 10, Ronald Logrande, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 11, Gary Garman, Oxford, Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Jan. 11, Shane Wyatt, Livonia, Country Lanes, University Men
Jan. 11, Keith Kingston, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men
Jan. 12, Mitchell Wiszowaty, Troy, Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men
Jan. 12, Robert Wiszowaty, Troy, Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men
Jan. 12, Jennifer Maples, Lathrup Village, Bronco Lanes, Fantastics Inc. Mixed
Jan. 12, Deborah McCoy, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Satellite Mixed
Jan. 14, David Kunkle, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 14, Steven Dinkelman, Livonia, Country Lanes, Friday Mixed Trio
Jan. 16, Lauren Roberts, Hazel Park, Regal Lanes, SNPJ Mixed
Jan. 17, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 17, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 17, Dennis Horwitz, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Brotherhood Eddie-Jacobson
Jan. 18, Forest Dorling, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Jan. 18, Gregory Hysell, Walled Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Jan. 18, Ivie Shelton, Southfield, Cloverlanes, Tuesday Prime Time



800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Jan. 3, Richard Kotovich (804), Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 3, Michael Modreski (805), Wixom, Plaza Lanes, Plaza Men
Jan. 5, Shane Ferris (812), Lake Orion, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 5, James Ray (816), Linden, Century Bowl, Barhoppers
Jan. 6, Brian MacKenzie (831), Eastpointe, Fairlanes, Devlieg Men’s
Jan. 6, David VonKnorring (813), Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 6, Steve Daugherty (801), Hazel Park, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s
Jan. 7, Jeffrey Roche (823), Dearborn, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 10, Tim Brittain (814), Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Jan. 11, Daniel Mytty (810), Livonia, Country Lanes, University Men
Jan. 11, David Parent (808), Madison Hts., Regal Lanes, Powertrain Trio
Jan. 11, David McGeary (808), Metamora, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
Jan. 12, Charles Branch Jr. (824), Southfield, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational
Jan. 14, Steven Dickelman (822), Livonia, Country Lanes, Friday Mixed Trio
Jan. 16, Andrew Bennett (803), Royal Oak, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares
Jan. 17, Michael Atkins (833), Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets


Mark Martin writes a weekly bowling column for The Oakland Press and is the association manager of the Metro Detroit USBC Association. He can be reached at (248) 443-2695, faxed at (248) 443-2690 or e-mailed at mark.martin@mdusbc.com.