February 25, 2011
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS
Rick Vittone of Tecumseh, Ontario came back in style after losing his first match in the finals to defeat Albert Amella III of Macomb 469-466 in the two-game match, winning the MDUSBC Senior Masters title at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park and taking home the top prize of $3,000.
After qualifying 15th with a six-game total of 1,371, Vittone remained in the winner’s bracket with triumphs over Thomas Byrd of Clinton Township 472-436, Jim Lauricella of Sterling Heights 445-421, Edward Flowers of West Bloomfield 466-393, Ernest Segura Jr. of Taylor 414-389 and Amella the first time 441-416. Once Amella advanced out of the loser’s bracket he beat Vittone 472-456 setting up the championship match.
In the championship match Amella surged out to an 89-pin lead over Vittone after one game 279-190. Vittone began the last game with the first nine strikes, while Amella was going at a 200 pace. When Vittone failed to strike in the tenth frame he finished with 279. This forced Amella to throw two strikes in the tenth frame. Amella got the first strike, but couldn’t get the second making Vittone the winner.
Vittone averaged 226.7 for 20 games of competition.
“I can’t believe it. Being that far down I just kept throwing strikes.” said Vittone. “I didn’t even realize I’d won until I was adding up the scores on the recap sheet.”
Amella qualified 24th with 1,346. In match play he remained undefeated with victories over defending champion Richard Planko of Novi 426-375, Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 514-403, Gary Pawlak of Flat Rock 482-468 and Leonard Cianciolo of Warren 462-445 before falling to Vittone 441-416. In the loser’s bracket he knocked Paul Kwiecien of Lansing out of the competition 477-472 with an exciting finish to set up the rematch with Vittone. He beat Vittone 472-456, but came up short in the final match 469-466. Amella settled for $1,500.
Kwiecien qualified 30th with 1,328. In match play he beat Mike Lee of Dearborn Heights 424-392 and Tony Stipcak of Redford 472-455 before falling to Ernest Segura Jr. 473-443. In the loser’s bracket he rebounded with wins over Harold Sullins 478-449, Edward Flowers 393-370 and Leonard Cianciolo 524-369 before avenging his loss to Segura 444-393 and finally getting knocked out by Amella 477-472. Kwiecien averaged 226.2 and cashed for $1,000.
Segura qualified 27th with 1,339 and remained in the winner’s bracket with victories over David Tulak of Taylor 448-386, Gerald Johnson of Riverview 480-479 and Kwiecien 473-443 before falling into the loser’s bracket with a loss to Vittone 414-389. In the loser’s bracket he beat Richard Wayne of Westland 502-394 before getting knocked out by Kwiecien 444-393. He averaged 223.6 and took home $750.
Cianciolo finished fifth for $500 and averaged 223.9.
Wayne ended up sixth, picking up $500 after averaging 222.7.
Lee finished seventh, averaged 222.8 and cashed for $400.
Flowers took home $400 for his eighth place finish, averaging 207.1.
Roy Sonier of Southgate won the Super Senior competition for non-qualifiers 60 years of age and over. He defeated Edwin Austreng of Waterford Township 239-204 for the title. He won $200 for his efforts and Austreng walked away with a check for $175.
Other Oakland County seniors who cashed were Michael McCleskey of Southfield for $250, Mark Hatchigian of Novi $225, Roderick Bryant of Oak Park $200, Richard Planko of Novi $200, John Bennett of Clarkston $120, Joseph Bilicki of Lake Orion $120, David Eatmon of Ferndale $120, Dale Barger of Holly $120, Lee Snow of Wixom $120 and Jeffrey Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills $120.
Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan, Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants and Eastown Printing.
The MDUSBC Senior Masters Tournament is an USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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BOWLING ON TV
The PBA 68th U.S. Open from North Brunswick, New Jersey will be telecast over three days this week. Televised action will be Friday at 6 p.m. on ESPN 2, Saturday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2 and Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Feb. 1, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Darren McInnes, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Thomas Steinbrick, Waterford Twp., Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Feb. 1, Jaymes Garner, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 3, James Waun Jr., Farmington, Country Lanes, American Legion
Feb. 3, Michael Bytner, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, American Legion
Feb. 4, Richard Rathburn Jr., Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 5, Scott Grundner, Warren, Fairlanes, Saturday Night Pinjammers
Feb. 6, Jeffrey Edwards, Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr., Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr., Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh, Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Richard Schaeffer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Scott Arkles, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Teresa Catchpole, Macomb, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational
Feb. 7, Reginald Moreland, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Double Trouble
Feb. 8, Bryan Ferrier, Commerce Twp., Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men
Feb. 8, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
Feb. 8, Joshua Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Feb. 8, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Feb. 9, Kenny Allen, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Feb. 9, Thomas Ferris, Rochester Hills, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Feb. 9, Aaron Gray, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Feb. 10, Terrance Ankton, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Wen-Mixed
Feb. 10, Larry Martinez, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Elks 810 Thursday Night Men
Feb. 10, Bradley Gray, Rochester Hills, Five Star Lanes, 5 5 5 League
Feb. 11, James Debbs, Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Friday Kings & Queens
Feb. 11, Kellen Fry, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Feb. 11, Kenneth Wyatt, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 11, Joseph Bator, Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 11, Howard Langefeld, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers
Feb. 11, Michael Bender, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Friday Nite Out
Feb. 12, Jason McCallum, Madison Hts., Hartfield Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixed
Feb. 13, Joseph Bilicki, Lake Orion, North Hill Lanes, FOE District 10 Travel
Feb. 13, Carl Norman, Harper Woods, Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’
Feb. 15, Stephen Dowhan Jr., Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Elks 1986 Men’s
Feb. 15, Michael Magolan, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers
Feb. 16, Matthew Meabon, White Lake, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagle
Feb. 16, Lawrence Stevens Sr., Oak Park, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi-Seniors Invitational
Feb. 17, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Sunnybrook Lanes, Detroit Traveling All-Stars
Feb. 17, Delano Voletti, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Feb. 17, Steven McGartland, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Feb. 18, Roger Owens, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Friday Morning Mixed Trio
Feb. 19, John Brackett, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers
Feb. 20, Angelo Newby, Waterford Twp., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 20, Edward Grear, Hazel Park, Royal Lanes, Jack Fulco’s Sunday Early Risers
Feb. 22, Allen Bordui Jr., Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 3, Edward Flowers (812), West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio
Feb. 4, Kevin Gave (816), New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr. (814), Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh (816), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Ronald Hamon (804), Fenton, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Feb. 8, Corey Miller (810), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Feb. 8, Lyle Schaefer (804), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
Feb. 8, Robert Seeman (812), Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
Feb. 8, Mark Hansen (812), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Feb. 11, Thomas Landy (804), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 12, Jason McCallum (836), Madison Hts., Hartfield Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixed
Feb. 15, Anthony Simpson Jr. (802), Pontiac, Classic Lanes, Untouchables Mixed
Feb. 17, Robert Mularski Jr. (803), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s
Feb. 18, William Penson (825), Clarkston, Classic Lanes, Friday Nite Hi Liters
Feb. 18, James Sherman (804), Ferndale, Bowl One Lanes, Dunord Mixed
Feb. 18, Michael Chism (802), Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed
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.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Amella, Cianciolo, Vittone and Segura remain undefeated in MDUSBC Senior Masters
February 18, 2011
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS
The Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Masters tournament qualifying and first rounds of match play wrapped up at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park Sunday, Feb. 13.
Albert Amella III of Macomb, Leonard Cianciolo of Warren, Rick Vittone of Tecumseh, Ontario and Ernest Segura Jr. of Taylor remained undefeated in the double elimination format.
Amella qualified 24th with a six-game total of 1,346. In match play he remained undefeated with wins over defending champion Richard Planko of Novi 426-375, Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 514-403 and Gary Pawlak of Flat Rock 482-468 in the two-game matches in the double elimination format.
Cianciolo qualified 21st with 1,355. In match play he beat Steven Hubble of Westland 479-423, Kenneth Wyatt of Sterling Heights 484-424 and Richard Wayne of Westland 451-409.
Vittone stayed alive with victories over Thomas Byrd of Clinton Township 472-436, James Lauricella of Sterling Heights 445-421 and Edward Flowers of West Bloomfield 466-393. He qualified 15th with 1,371.
Segura beat David Tulak of Taylor 448-486, Gerald Johnson of Riverview 480-479 and Paul Kwiecien of Lansing 473-443 after qualifying 27th with 1,339.
Alive in the loser’s bracket are Paul Kwiecien, Edward Flowers, Richard Wayne and George Lee of Dearborn.
Top qualifier Michael McCleskey of Southfield bowled 1,446 on games of 237,262,238,193, 226 and 290.
The 156-player field averaged 206.4, with the top 32 finalists averaging 227.6.
The final rounds of match play begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Thunderbowl Lanes.
For a complete listing of entrants visit www.mdusbc.com under tournaments and MDUSBC Senior Masters. Match play results are updated on the website after each day of competition. The graph of the lane pattern is also available on the website.
Thunderbowl Lanes is located at 4200 Allen Rd. in Allen Park, telephone (313) 928-4688.
Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan, Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants and Eastown Printing.
The MDUSBC Senior Masters Tournament is an USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Feb. 1, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Darren McInnes, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Thomas Steinbrick, Waterford Twp., Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Feb. 1, Jaymes Garner, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 3, James Waun Jr., Farmington, Country Lanes, American Legion
Feb. 3, Michael Bytner, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, American Legion
Feb. 4, Richard Rathburn Jr., Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 5, Scott Grundner, Warren, Fairlanes, Saturday Night Pinjammers
Feb. 6, Jeffrey Edwards, Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr., Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr., Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh, Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Richard Schaeffer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Scott Arkles, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Teresa Catchpole, Macomb, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational
Feb. 7, Reginald Moreland, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Double Trouble
Feb. 8, Bryan Ferrier, Commerce Twp., Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men
Feb. 8, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
Feb. 8, Joshua Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Feb. 9, Kenny Allen, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Feb. 10, Terrance Ankton, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Wen-Mixed
Feb. 11, Kellen Fry, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Feb. 11, Kenneth Wyatt, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 11, Joseph Bator, Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 11, Howard Langefeld, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers
800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 3, Edward Flowers (812), West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio
Feb. 4, Kevin Gave (816), New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr. (814), Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh (816), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Ronald Hamon (804), Fenton, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Feb. 8, Corey Miller (810), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Feb. 8, Lyle Schaefer (804), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
Feb. 8, Robert Seeman (812), Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
Feb. 11, Thomas Landy (804), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
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.
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS
The Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Masters tournament qualifying and first rounds of match play wrapped up at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park Sunday, Feb. 13.
Albert Amella III of Macomb, Leonard Cianciolo of Warren, Rick Vittone of Tecumseh, Ontario and Ernest Segura Jr. of Taylor remained undefeated in the double elimination format.
Amella qualified 24th with a six-game total of 1,346. In match play he remained undefeated with wins over defending champion Richard Planko of Novi 426-375, Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 514-403 and Gary Pawlak of Flat Rock 482-468 in the two-game matches in the double elimination format.
Cianciolo qualified 21st with 1,355. In match play he beat Steven Hubble of Westland 479-423, Kenneth Wyatt of Sterling Heights 484-424 and Richard Wayne of Westland 451-409.
Vittone stayed alive with victories over Thomas Byrd of Clinton Township 472-436, James Lauricella of Sterling Heights 445-421 and Edward Flowers of West Bloomfield 466-393. He qualified 15th with 1,371.
Segura beat David Tulak of Taylor 448-486, Gerald Johnson of Riverview 480-479 and Paul Kwiecien of Lansing 473-443 after qualifying 27th with 1,339.
Alive in the loser’s bracket are Paul Kwiecien, Edward Flowers, Richard Wayne and George Lee of Dearborn.
Top qualifier Michael McCleskey of Southfield bowled 1,446 on games of 237,262,238,193, 226 and 290.
The 156-player field averaged 206.4, with the top 32 finalists averaging 227.6.
The final rounds of match play begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Thunderbowl Lanes.
For a complete listing of entrants visit www.mdusbc.com under tournaments and MDUSBC Senior Masters. Match play results are updated on the website after each day of competition. The graph of the lane pattern is also available on the website.
Thunderbowl Lanes is located at 4200 Allen Rd. in Allen Park, telephone (313) 928-4688.
Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan, Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants and Eastown Printing.
The MDUSBC Senior Masters Tournament is an USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Feb. 1, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Darren McInnes, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Thomas Steinbrick, Waterford Twp., Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Feb. 1, Jaymes Garner, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 3, James Waun Jr., Farmington, Country Lanes, American Legion
Feb. 3, Michael Bytner, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, American Legion
Feb. 4, Richard Rathburn Jr., Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 5, Scott Grundner, Warren, Fairlanes, Saturday Night Pinjammers
Feb. 6, Jeffrey Edwards, Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr., Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr., Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh, Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Richard Schaeffer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Scott Arkles, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Teresa Catchpole, Macomb, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational
Feb. 7, Reginald Moreland, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Double Trouble
Feb. 8, Bryan Ferrier, Commerce Twp., Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men
Feb. 8, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
Feb. 8, Joshua Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Feb. 9, Kenny Allen, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Feb. 10, Terrance Ankton, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Wen-Mixed
Feb. 11, Kellen Fry, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Feb. 11, Kenneth Wyatt, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 11, Joseph Bator, Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 11, Howard Langefeld, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers
800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 3, Edward Flowers (812), West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio
Feb. 4, Kevin Gave (816), New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 6, Kenneth Rogers Jr. (814), Detroit, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Open
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh (816), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Ronald Hamon (804), Fenton, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Feb. 8, Corey Miller (810), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Feb. 8, Lyle Schaefer (804), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
Feb. 8, Robert Seeman (812), Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
Feb. 11, Thomas Landy (804), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
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.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Novi's Planko to Defend Title in MDUSBC Senior Masters
February 11, 2011
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS PREVIEW
The Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Masters Tournament qualifying is slated to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park.
Qualifying will be conducted in two squads on Feb. 12. After the six games of qualifying is completed the top 31 players plus defending champion Richard Planko of Novi will return for double elimination match play on Sunday, Feb. 13. The top eight players after the first day of match play will come back on Saturday, Feb. 19 to complete the competition. Matches consist of two games total pins.
First place will pay $3,000 with $1,500 for runner-up.
The star studded field includes Ed Austreng of Waterford Township (Senior Masters champion 2005), John Bennett of Clarkston (Masters 1977 & Senior Masters 2004), Roy Biggs of Canton (Senior Masters 2006), Anthony Dadeppo of Troy (Masters 1995), Doug Evans of Gibraltar (Masters 1998 and Senior Masters 1999 and 2000), Quintin Green of Dearborn Heights (Masters 1992), Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township (Masters 1999), Kenneth Lang of Eastpointe (Masters 1987), Fred McClain of Allen Park (Masters 1978 and Senior Masters 2003), Lee Snow of Wixom (Senior Masters 2007), Harley Trumbull Jr. of New Boston (Senior Masters 1996 and 2002) and David Tulak of Taylor (Masters 1988).
For a complete listing of entrants visit www.mdusbc.com under tournaments and 2011 Senior Masters. Qualifying results will be updated on the website after each day of competition. The graph of the lane pattern is also available on the website.
There are still openings for the event. The cost is $120. Contact the MDUSBC office at (248) 443-2695 ext. 105 to enter.
Thunderbowl Lanes is located at 4200 Allen Rd. in Allen Park, telephone (313) 928-4688.
Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan, Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants and Eastown Printing.
The MDUSBC Senior Masters Tournament is an USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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MDUSBC MASTERS
Mason Brantley of Detroit won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Masters Tournament at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights Sunday when he defeated David Ewald of Macomb 699-681 to win the $4,000 first prize and the title. Ewald settled for the second place check of $2,000.
Brantley qualified 17th with a 10-game total of 2,152. He averaged 224.2 for the entire tournament and 229.3 in match play. He remained undefeated with triumphs over Michael Norris Jr. of Melvindale 680-519; Ewald, the first time, 667-594; Mark Moore of Macomb 748-662; Brian Lake of Warren 672-626; and Richard Wayne of Westland 661-655 en route to the final match.
“This is absolutely number one in my career,” said the 29-year-old Brantley. “I’m very happy where my game is going.”
Brantley fell behind in the match against Wayne by 68 pins after two games and roared back in the last game to win the three-game match by five pins.
“I never panicked in any match. A couple of years ago I would have given up in the match against Rick (Wayne), but I’ve grown.”
2006 champion Ewald was the top qualifier with 2,354. He averaged 233.6. After winning his first match over Ronald Rospierski of Warren 687-589 he lost to Brantley 667-594 to fall into the loser’s bracket. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Michael Calhoun of Wyandotte 739-732, Craig Nidiffer of Monroe 690-630, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 683-667, Kurt Pilon of Warren 697-552, Brian Lake of Warren 733-595, Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township 674-663 and Wayne 811-660 on his way to the final match.
Wayne qualified sixth with 2,220. In match play he beat Kurt Pilon of Warren 681-677, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 645-542, Nick Wissinger of Clinton Township 678-650, Austreng 633-614 before falling to Brantley 661-655. In the loser’s bracket he got knocked out by Ewald 811-660. Wayne cashed for $1,500.
Two-time champion Austreng qualified 26th with 2,116. In match play he defeated Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 654-584, Stephen Barry of Warren 676-552, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 807-589 before losing to Wayne 633-614. In the loser’s bracket he beat Corey Miller of Grand Blanc 698-678 before falling to Ewald 674-663 to get knocked out of the competition. He settled for $1,000.
Defending champion Eddie Grace of Howell finished 23rd for $275. Former champions Mark Moore of Macomb finished 11th for $400, Joseph Krajenke of Clinton Township finished 14th for $325, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 16th for $325 and Kerry Kreft of Warren 20th for $275.
Top games of the competition were recorded by Ewald and Calhoun with 299.
Other local cashers were Troy Stus of South Lyon for $500, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township $325, John Robertson of Waterford Township $225 and Paul Szumny of Commerce Township $150.
Next year’s event will be held at Century Bowl in Waterford Township with qualifying on Jan. 21-22 and match play on Jan. 28-29, 2012.
Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan and Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants are co-sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters.
The MDUSBC Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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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. 8, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 13, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 13, Corey Miller, Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 14, David Kunkle, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 14, Steven Dinkelman, Livonia, Country Lanes, Friday Mixed Trio
Jan. 14, Casimir Obuchowski, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Friday Night Trio
Jan. 15, John Merritt, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
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. 17, Pete Laade, St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
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
Jan. 19, Alan Rudzewicz, Rochester Hills, Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men
Jan. 19, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 20, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 21, Thomas Landy, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Jeffrey Roche, Dearborn, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Lloyd Lewis, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants
Jan. 22, Christopher Kelly, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Jan. 24, James Coleman, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 24, Timothy Soldan, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 24, Jason Mercado, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Wayne County DSS
Jan. 24, D.J. Birchett, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 25, Kenneth White, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers
Jan. 26, Matthew Feldpausch, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Jan. 27, Daniel Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams
Jan. 28, James Debbs, Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Friday Kings & Queens
Jan. 28, Verlin Terry, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed
Jan. 29, Steven Mitchell, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz
Jan. 29, Terance Ballard, Harrison Twp., Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Jan. 29, David Merz, White Lake, Airway Lanes, Saturday Nite Live Mixed
Feb. 1, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Darren McInnes, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Thomas Steinbrick, Waterford Twp., Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Feb. 1, Jaymes Garner, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 4, Richard Rathburn Jr., Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 5, Scott Grundner, Warren, Fairlanes, Saturday Night Pinjammers
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh, Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Richard Schaeffer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Scott Arkles, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Teresa Catchpole, Macomb, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational
Feb. 7, Reginald Moreland, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Double Trouble
Feb. 8, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
Feb. 9, Kenny Allen, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
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. 8, Alan Pittman (813), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 12, Alan Pittman (811), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 13, Howard Gerenraich (846), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
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
Jan. 17, Pete Laade (807), St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Edwin Goosby (801), Flint, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng (806), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Mark Hansen (801), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 21, Clint Miller (812), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Justin Neiman (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 22, Thomas Klingensmith (802), Madison Hts., Rosebowl Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixed
Jan. 24, Brian Manganello (801), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Monday Men’s
Jan. 25, Charles Richardson Jr. (819), Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Jan. 26, David Faber (805), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General
Jan. 27, David Frost (810), Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 28, Chad Hetchler (834), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Jan. 29, Jeffrey Austreng (807), Waterford Twp., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 29, Thomas Miner (803), Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Jan. 30, David Ewald (811), Macomb, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 31, Mike Raleigh (826), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 4, Kevin Gave (816), New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh (816), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Ronald Hamon (804), Fenton, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Feb. 8, Lyle Schaefer (804), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
Feb. 8, Robert Seeman (812), Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
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.
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS PREVIEW
The Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Masters Tournament qualifying is slated to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park.
Qualifying will be conducted in two squads on Feb. 12. After the six games of qualifying is completed the top 31 players plus defending champion Richard Planko of Novi will return for double elimination match play on Sunday, Feb. 13. The top eight players after the first day of match play will come back on Saturday, Feb. 19 to complete the competition. Matches consist of two games total pins.
First place will pay $3,000 with $1,500 for runner-up.
The star studded field includes Ed Austreng of Waterford Township (Senior Masters champion 2005), John Bennett of Clarkston (Masters 1977 & Senior Masters 2004), Roy Biggs of Canton (Senior Masters 2006), Anthony Dadeppo of Troy (Masters 1995), Doug Evans of Gibraltar (Masters 1998 and Senior Masters 1999 and 2000), Quintin Green of Dearborn Heights (Masters 1992), Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township (Masters 1999), Kenneth Lang of Eastpointe (Masters 1987), Fred McClain of Allen Park (Masters 1978 and Senior Masters 2003), Lee Snow of Wixom (Senior Masters 2007), Harley Trumbull Jr. of New Boston (Senior Masters 1996 and 2002) and David Tulak of Taylor (Masters 1988).
For a complete listing of entrants visit www.mdusbc.com under tournaments and 2011 Senior Masters. Qualifying results will be updated on the website after each day of competition. The graph of the lane pattern is also available on the website.
There are still openings for the event. The cost is $120. Contact the MDUSBC office at (248) 443-2695 ext. 105 to enter.
Thunderbowl Lanes is located at 4200 Allen Rd. in Allen Park, telephone (313) 928-4688.
Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan, Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants and Eastown Printing.
The MDUSBC Senior Masters Tournament is an USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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MDUSBC MASTERS
Mason Brantley of Detroit won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Masters Tournament at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights Sunday when he defeated David Ewald of Macomb 699-681 to win the $4,000 first prize and the title. Ewald settled for the second place check of $2,000.
Brantley qualified 17th with a 10-game total of 2,152. He averaged 224.2 for the entire tournament and 229.3 in match play. He remained undefeated with triumphs over Michael Norris Jr. of Melvindale 680-519; Ewald, the first time, 667-594; Mark Moore of Macomb 748-662; Brian Lake of Warren 672-626; and Richard Wayne of Westland 661-655 en route to the final match.
“This is absolutely number one in my career,” said the 29-year-old Brantley. “I’m very happy where my game is going.”
Brantley fell behind in the match against Wayne by 68 pins after two games and roared back in the last game to win the three-game match by five pins.
“I never panicked in any match. A couple of years ago I would have given up in the match against Rick (Wayne), but I’ve grown.”
2006 champion Ewald was the top qualifier with 2,354. He averaged 233.6. After winning his first match over Ronald Rospierski of Warren 687-589 he lost to Brantley 667-594 to fall into the loser’s bracket. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Michael Calhoun of Wyandotte 739-732, Craig Nidiffer of Monroe 690-630, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 683-667, Kurt Pilon of Warren 697-552, Brian Lake of Warren 733-595, Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township 674-663 and Wayne 811-660 on his way to the final match.
Wayne qualified sixth with 2,220. In match play he beat Kurt Pilon of Warren 681-677, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 645-542, Nick Wissinger of Clinton Township 678-650, Austreng 633-614 before falling to Brantley 661-655. In the loser’s bracket he got knocked out by Ewald 811-660. Wayne cashed for $1,500.
Two-time champion Austreng qualified 26th with 2,116. In match play he defeated Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 654-584, Stephen Barry of Warren 676-552, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 807-589 before losing to Wayne 633-614. In the loser’s bracket he beat Corey Miller of Grand Blanc 698-678 before falling to Ewald 674-663 to get knocked out of the competition. He settled for $1,000.
Defending champion Eddie Grace of Howell finished 23rd for $275. Former champions Mark Moore of Macomb finished 11th for $400, Joseph Krajenke of Clinton Township finished 14th for $325, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 16th for $325 and Kerry Kreft of Warren 20th for $275.
Top games of the competition were recorded by Ewald and Calhoun with 299.
Other local cashers were Troy Stus of South Lyon for $500, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township $325, John Robertson of Waterford Township $225 and Paul Szumny of Commerce Township $150.
Next year’s event will be held at Century Bowl in Waterford Township with qualifying on Jan. 21-22 and match play on Jan. 28-29, 2012.
Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan and Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants are co-sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters.
The MDUSBC Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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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. 8, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 13, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 13, Corey Miller, Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 14, David Kunkle, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 14, Steven Dinkelman, Livonia, Country Lanes, Friday Mixed Trio
Jan. 14, Casimir Obuchowski, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Friday Night Trio
Jan. 15, John Merritt, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
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. 17, Pete Laade, St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
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
Jan. 19, Alan Rudzewicz, Rochester Hills, Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men
Jan. 19, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 20, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 21, Thomas Landy, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Jeffrey Roche, Dearborn, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Lloyd Lewis, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants
Jan. 22, Christopher Kelly, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Jan. 24, James Coleman, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 24, Timothy Soldan, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 24, Jason Mercado, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Wayne County DSS
Jan. 24, D.J. Birchett, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 25, Kenneth White, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers
Jan. 26, Matthew Feldpausch, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Jan. 27, Daniel Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams
Jan. 28, James Debbs, Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Friday Kings & Queens
Jan. 28, Verlin Terry, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed
Jan. 29, Steven Mitchell, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz
Jan. 29, Terance Ballard, Harrison Twp., Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Jan. 29, David Merz, White Lake, Airway Lanes, Saturday Nite Live Mixed
Feb. 1, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Darren McInnes, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Feb. 1, Thomas Steinbrick, Waterford Twp., Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering
Feb. 1, Jaymes Garner, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 4, Richard Rathburn Jr., Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 5, Scott Grundner, Warren, Fairlanes, Saturday Night Pinjammers
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh, Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Richard Schaeffer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Scott Arkles, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Feb. 7, Teresa Catchpole, Macomb, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational
Feb. 7, Reginald Moreland, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Double Trouble
Feb. 8, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
Feb. 9, Kenny Allen, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
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. 8, Alan Pittman (813), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 12, Alan Pittman (811), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 13, Howard Gerenraich (846), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
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
Jan. 17, Pete Laade (807), St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Edwin Goosby (801), Flint, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng (806), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Mark Hansen (801), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 21, Clint Miller (812), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Justin Neiman (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 22, Thomas Klingensmith (802), Madison Hts., Rosebowl Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixed
Jan. 24, Brian Manganello (801), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Monday Men’s
Jan. 25, Charles Richardson Jr. (819), Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Jan. 26, David Faber (805), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General
Jan. 27, David Frost (810), Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 28, Chad Hetchler (834), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Jan. 29, Jeffrey Austreng (807), Waterford Twp., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 29, Thomas Miner (803), Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Jan. 30, David Ewald (811), Macomb, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 31, Mike Raleigh (826), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 3, Howard Gerenraich (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Feb. 4, Kevin Gave (816), New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Feb. 7, Mike Raleigh (816), Clyde, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Feb. 7, Ronald Hamon (804), Fenton, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Feb. 8, Lyle Schaefer (804), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
Feb. 8, Robert Seeman (812), Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
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.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mason Brantley Wins MDUSBC Masters
February 4, 2011
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC MASTERS
Mason Brantley of Detroit won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Masters Tournament at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights Sunday when he defeated David Ewald of Macomb 699-681 to win the $4,000 first prize and the title. Ewald settled for the second place check of $2,000.
Brantley qualified 17th with a 10-game total of 2,152. He averaged 224.2 for the entire tournament and 229.3 in match play. He remained undefeated with triumphs over Michael Norris Jr. of Melvindale 680-519; Ewald, the first time, 667-594; Mark Moore of Macomb 748-662; Brian Lake of Warren 672-626; and Richard Wayne of Westland 661-655 en route to the final match.
“This is absolutely number one in my career,” said the 29-year-old Brantley. “I’m very happy where my game is going.”
Brantley fell behind in the match against Wayne by 68 pins after two games and roared back in the last game to win the three-game match by five pins.
“I never panicked in any match. A couple of years ago I would have given up in the match against Rick (Wayne), but I’ve grown.”
2006 champion Ewald was the top qualifier with 2,354. He averaged 233.6. After winning his first match over Ronald Rospierski of Warren 687-589 he lost to Brantley 667-594 to fall into the loser’s bracket. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Michael Calhoun of Wyandotte 739-732, Craig Nidiffer of Monroe 690-630, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 683-667, Kurt Pilon of Warren 697-552, Brian Lake of Warren 733-595, Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township 674-663 and Wayne 811-660 on his way to the final match.
Wayne qualified sixth with 2,220. In match play he beat Kurt Pilon of Warren 681-677, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 645-542, Nick Wissinger of Clinton Township 678-650, Austreng 633-614 before falling to Brantley 661-655. In the loser’s bracket he got knocked out by Ewald 811-660. Wayne cashed for $1,500.
Two-time champion Austreng qualified 26th with 2,116. In match play he defeated Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 654-584, Stephen Barry of Warren 676-552, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 807-589 before losing to Wayne 633-614. In the loser’s bracket he beat Corey Miller of Grand Blanc 698-678 before falling to Ewald 674-663 to get knocked out of the competition. He settled for $1,000.
Defending champion Eddie Grace of Howell finished 23rd for $275. Former champions Mark Moore of Macomb finished 11th for $400, Joseph Krajenke of Clinton Township finished 14th for $325, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 16th for $325 and Kerry Kreft of Warren 20th for $275.
Top games of the competition were recorded by Ewald and Calhoun with 299.
Other local cashers were Troy Stus of South Lyon for $500, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township $325, John Robertson of Waterford Township $225 and Paul Szumny of Commerce Township $150.
Next year’s event will be held at Century Bowl in Waterford Township with qualifying on Jan. 21-22 and match play on Jan. 28-29, 2012.
Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan and Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants are co-sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters.
The MDUSBC Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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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. 8, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 13, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 13, Corey Miller, Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 14, David Kunkle, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 14, Steven Dinkelman, Livonia, Country Lanes, Friday Mixed Trio
Jan. 14, Casimir Obuchowski, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Friday Night Trio
Jan. 15, John Merritt, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
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. 17, Pete Laade, St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
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
Jan. 19, Alan Rudzewicz, Rochester Hills, Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men
Jan. 20, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 22, Christopher Kelly, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Jan. 24, James Coleman, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 24, Timothy Soldan, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 25, Kenneth White, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers
Jan. 26, Matthew Feldpausch, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Jan. 27, Daniel Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams
Jan. 28, James Debbs, Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Friday Kings & Queens
Jan. 29, Steven Mitchell, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz
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. 8, Alan Pittman (813), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 12, Alan Pittman (811), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 13, Howard Gerenraich (846), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
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
Jan. 17, Pete Laade (807), St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Edwin Goosby (801), Flint, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng (806), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Mark Hansen (801), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 21, Clint Miller (812), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Justin Neiman (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 22, Thomas Klingensmith (802), Madison Hts., Rosebowl Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixed
Jan. 24, Brian Manganello (801), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Monday Men’s
Jan. 25, Charles Richardson Jr. (819), Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Jan. 26, David Faber (805), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General
Jan. 27, David Frost (810), Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 28, Chad Hetchler (834), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Jan. 29, Jeffrey Austreng (807), Waterford Twp., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 29, Thomas Miner (803), Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Jan. 30, David Ewald (811), Macomb, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 31, Mike Raleigh (826), North Street, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
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.
By: Mark Martin
MDUSBC MASTERS
Mason Brantley of Detroit won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Masters Tournament at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights Sunday when he defeated David Ewald of Macomb 699-681 to win the $4,000 first prize and the title. Ewald settled for the second place check of $2,000.
Brantley qualified 17th with a 10-game total of 2,152. He averaged 224.2 for the entire tournament and 229.3 in match play. He remained undefeated with triumphs over Michael Norris Jr. of Melvindale 680-519; Ewald, the first time, 667-594; Mark Moore of Macomb 748-662; Brian Lake of Warren 672-626; and Richard Wayne of Westland 661-655 en route to the final match.
“This is absolutely number one in my career,” said the 29-year-old Brantley. “I’m very happy where my game is going.”
Brantley fell behind in the match against Wayne by 68 pins after two games and roared back in the last game to win the three-game match by five pins.
“I never panicked in any match. A couple of years ago I would have given up in the match against Rick (Wayne), but I’ve grown.”
2006 champion Ewald was the top qualifier with 2,354. He averaged 233.6. After winning his first match over Ronald Rospierski of Warren 687-589 he lost to Brantley 667-594 to fall into the loser’s bracket. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Michael Calhoun of Wyandotte 739-732, Craig Nidiffer of Monroe 690-630, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 683-667, Kurt Pilon of Warren 697-552, Brian Lake of Warren 733-595, Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township 674-663 and Wayne 811-660 on his way to the final match.
Wayne qualified sixth with 2,220. In match play he beat Kurt Pilon of Warren 681-677, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 645-542, Nick Wissinger of Clinton Township 678-650, Austreng 633-614 before falling to Brantley 661-655. In the loser’s bracket he got knocked out by Ewald 811-660. Wayne cashed for $1,500.
Two-time champion Austreng qualified 26th with 2,116. In match play he defeated Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 654-584, Stephen Barry of Warren 676-552, Ryan VanHecke of Sterling Heights 807-589 before losing to Wayne 633-614. In the loser’s bracket he beat Corey Miller of Grand Blanc 698-678 before falling to Ewald 674-663 to get knocked out of the competition. He settled for $1,000.
Defending champion Eddie Grace of Howell finished 23rd for $275. Former champions Mark Moore of Macomb finished 11th for $400, Joseph Krajenke of Clinton Township finished 14th for $325, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township 16th for $325 and Kerry Kreft of Warren 20th for $275.
Top games of the competition were recorded by Ewald and Calhoun with 299.
Other local cashers were Troy Stus of South Lyon for $500, Kenneth Kossick of Commerce Township $325, John Robertson of Waterford Township $225 and Paul Szumny of Commerce Township $150.
Next year’s event will be held at Century Bowl in Waterford Township with qualifying on Jan. 21-22 and match play on Jan. 28-29, 2012.
Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan and Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants are co-sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters.
The MDUSBC Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress with more than 60,000 members.
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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. 8, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 13, Howard Gerenraich, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 13, Corey Miller, Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
Jan. 14, David Kunkle, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 14, Steven Dinkelman, Livonia, Country Lanes, Friday Mixed Trio
Jan. 14, Casimir Obuchowski, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Friday Night Trio
Jan. 15, John Merritt, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
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. 17, Pete Laade, St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
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
Jan. 19, Alan Rudzewicz, Rochester Hills, Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men
Jan. 20, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 22, Christopher Kelly, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Jan. 24, James Coleman, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 24, Timothy Soldan, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Jan. 25, Kenneth White, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers
Jan. 26, Matthew Feldpausch, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Jan. 27, Daniel Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams
Jan. 28, James Debbs, Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Friday Kings & Queens
Jan. 29, Steven Mitchell, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz
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. 8, Alan Pittman (813), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Offnighters
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. 12, Alan Pittman (811), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Jan. 13, Howard Gerenraich (846), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major
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
Jan. 17, Pete Laade (807), St. Clair Shores, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Jan. 18, Edwin Goosby (801), Flint, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Austreng (806), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 18, Mark Hansen (801), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 21, Clint Miller (812), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 21, Justin Neiman (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Bowl One Classic Mixed
Jan. 22, Thomas Klingensmith (802), Madison Hts., Rosebowl Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixed
Jan. 24, Brian Manganello (801), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Monday Men’s
Jan. 25, Charles Richardson Jr. (819), Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Jan. 26, David Faber (805), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General
Jan. 27, David Frost (810), Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 28, Chad Hetchler (834), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Jan. 29, Jeffrey Austreng (807), Waterford Twp., Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 29, Thomas Miner (803), Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Jan. 30, David Ewald (811), Macomb, Astro Lanes, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 31, Mike Raleigh (826), North Street, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
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.
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