Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Tulak Prevails in NSBA Action

December 30, 2011 



By: Mark Martin 


NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION 


Dave Tulak of Taylor won the Holiday Classic of the National Senior Bowling Association with a 247-236 victory over Ken Kossick of Commerce at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights. 


Tulak qualified second. In match play he defeated Carl Wilson of Temperance 289-209, Rick Parschen of Strongsville, Ohio 214-205, Gerald Johnson of Riverview 245-213 and John Thomasma of Kalamazoo 256-194 on his way to the championship match. Tulak cashed for $1,200. 


Kossick qualified ninth. In his first match he tied Nick Beelaard of Canada with 206 apiece, but Kossick prevailed in the tie breaker 30-26. His other matches included wins over Steve Scherle of Canada 257-182, Robert Michaux Jr. of Detroit 266-178 and Tony Stipcak of Redford 236-211. Kossick earned $600. 


Larry Walker of Garden City was the top qualifier and also recorded the top game with 300. He ended cashing for $250. 


Oakland County cashers included Mike LaRocca of New Hudson for $350, Bill Haynes of Rochester Hills $250, Kevin Scott of Ferndale $150 and Mike McCleskey of Southfield $150. 


The next NSBA event will be Jan. 14 at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights. 


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


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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community
Dec. 1, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie
Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed
Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils
Dec. 4, Darrell Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers
Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC
Dec. 5, Allan Weinger, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed
Dec. 5, Johnathon Axtell, South Lyon, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed
Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 6, Michael Rearick, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
Dec. 7, Kenneth Meredith, Hartland, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Dec. 7, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Senior Invitational
Dec. 7, Corey Courser, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Dec. 8, Daniel McLalin, Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Detroit Traveling All Stars
Dec. 8, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men
Dec. 8, William Schemers Jr., Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 9, Thomas Szafran, Novi, Mayflower Lanes, Friday Knights
Dec. 9, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed
Dec. 9, Douglas Melton, Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio
Dec. 10, Vincente Sumalde, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 10, Chad McCain, Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 10, Anthony Zelechowski, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers
Dec. 10, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Dec. 12, Thomas Harrison, Keego Harbor, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Dec. 12, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House
Dec. 12, Johnny Adams II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 12, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 12, Domingo Collazo Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 13, Troy Franz, Commerce Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 13, Floyd Speer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 13, Daniel Burkett, Madison Hts., Sunnybrook Lanes, Corpus Christi
Dec. 14, Marc Michaelian, Livonia, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran
Dec. 14, Brian York, Rochester, Van Dyke Bowl, Wednesday Nite Men
Dec. 15, Marc Manganello, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s
Dec. 15, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 15, Jason Malecki, White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 16, Stephen Jamroz Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 17, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Airway Lanes, Lil Rich Tournament
Dec. 17, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., Taylor Lanes, Budweiser Michigan Majors Tournament
Dec. 18, Marcus Smith, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Sunday Holy Rollers
Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr., Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Dec. 19, Jamal-Akil Hughes, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 19, Andre Barnes, Bloomfield Hills, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Dec. 21, Brandon Teddy, Wixom, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational
Dec. 21, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational
Dec. 21, Everett Houston Jr., Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles
Dec. 22, Jonathan Parker, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed
Dec. 22, Carl Lewis Sr., Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Dec. 23, Robert Vervinck Jr., Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 23, Keith Clancy, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s
Dec. 26, Gary Gumtow, Waterford Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Dec. 26, Yvonne Jones, Troy, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed
Dec. 27, Robert Arney, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors



800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie
Dec. 3, Steven Stewart (803), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed
Dec. 4, LeAndre Thomas (806), Southfield, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize
Dec. 9, Jeffrey Maluzhinsky (820), Troy, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Dec. 10, Corey Olsen (804), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Dec. 10, Chad McCain (801), Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 12, Timothy Schomberg (815), Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s
Dec. 12, Marvin Slappy (836), Hazel Park, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s
Dec. 12, Michael Caples (805), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 14, Michael Bialik (811), Hazel Park, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
Dec. 15, Delano Voletti (804), Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 18, Andrew Bennett (815), Royal Oak, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares
Dec. 18, Lawrence Skalsky (800), Royal Oak, Luxury Lanes, Every Other Sunday Mixed
Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr. (847), Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Dec. 20, Corey Miller (801), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 21, Thomas Shively (810), Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Men’s Junior House
Dec. 27, Robert Vervinck Jr. (803), Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio



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, December 21, 2011

Chamberlain Wins MMBA Tournament of Champions

December 23, 2011


By: Mark Martin

BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS

Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly won his second Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 209-167 victory over Dale Hofmeister of Essexville in the Tournament of Champions at Taylor Lanes in Taylor.

Chamberlain qualified second for the stepladder finals with a 10-game total of 2,447 in the high scoring event. He beat Chris Kliczenski of Pinckney 258-227 to advance to the championship match. He took home $1,200 for his efforts.

Hofmeister was the top seed for the stepladder with 2,630, a record-setting average of 263. He earned $600 for his second place finish.

“I just felt good all day. What a thrill.” exclaimed Chamberlain. “This is one tournament that I have won, that my father hasn’t. I can hardly wait to call him.”

Chamberlain Sr. is a member of the MMBA Hall of Fame.

Earlier in the stepladder finals Justin Crosby of Holly defeated Mason Brantley of Detroit 257-233, before falling to Kliczenski 210-197. Kliczenski cashed for $500, Crosby $400 and Brantley $300.

The only other Oakland County casher was Troy Stus of South Lyon for $200.

The next MMBA event will be Jan. 14 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.

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MDUSBC WOMENS SERIES

Erin Williams of Warren won the second Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) Rip 10 Entertainment Women’s Series event, sponsored by Blumark, on Sunday with a 257-194 triumph over Lisa Bishop of Belleville at Van Dyke Bowl in Utica. Williams took home the top prize of $500, while Bishop settled for $250.

Williams qualified ninth in the field of 56 with a four-game total of 862. Her qualifying total included a final game of 256.

Once in match play she dispatched Sara Litteral of Eastpointe 300-227, top qualifier Julie Oczepek of Reese 234-159 and Felicia DeMyers of Lansing 190-153 en route to the championship match.

Bishop qualified seventh with 888. Her victories in match play included wins over Addileen Pointer of Highland 247-167, Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio 227-214 and Christine Wissinger of Clinton Township 227-223.

Oczepek was the top qualifier with 946 and leads the Blumark cup standings with 196 points after winning the inaugural event.

Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments” and Women’s Series page.

The event was sponsored by Ebonite.

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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community
Dec. 1, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie
Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed
Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils
Dec. 4, Darrell Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers
Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC
Dec. 5, Allan Weinger, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed
Dec. 5, Johnathon Axtell, South Lyon, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed
Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 6, Michael Rearick, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks
Dec. 7, Kenneth Meredith, Hartland, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Dec. 7, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Senior Invitational
Dec. 8, Daniel McLalin, Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Detroit Traveling All Stars
Dec. 8, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men
Dec. 8, William Schemers Jr., Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 9, Thomas Szafran, Novi, Mayflower Lanes, Friday Knights
Dec. 9, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed
Dec. 9, Douglas Melton, Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio
Dec. 10, Vincente Sumalde, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 10, Chad McCain, Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 10, Anthony Zelechowski, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers
Dec. 10, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Dec. 12, Thomas Harrison, Keego Harbor, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Dec. 12, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House
Dec. 12, Johnny Adams II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 12, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 12, Domingo Collazo Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 13, Troy Franz, Commerce Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 13, Floyd Speer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 14, Marc Michaelian, Livonia, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran
Dec. 14, Brian York, Rochester, Van Dyke Bowl, Wednesday Nite Men
Dec. 15, Marc Manganello, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s
Dec. 15, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 15, Jason Malecki, White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 16, Stephen Jamroz Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 17, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Airway Lanes, Lil Rich Tournament
Dec. 17, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., Taylor Lanes, Budweiser Michigan Majors Tournament
Dec. 18, Marcus Smith, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Sunday Holy Rollers
Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr., Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic
Dec. 19, Jamal-Akil Hughes, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 19, Andre Barnes, Bloomfield Hills, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars

800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie
Dec. 3, Steven Stewart (803), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed
Dec. 4, LeAndre Thomas (806), Southfield, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize
Dec. 9, Jeffrey Maluzhinsky (820), Troy, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Dec. 10, Corey Olsen (804), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Dec. 10, Chad McCain (801), Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 12, Timothy Schomberg (815), Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s
Dec. 12, Marvin Slappy (836), Hazel Park, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s
Dec. 12, Michael Caples (805), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 14, Michael Bialik (811), Hazel Park, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
Dec. 15, Delano Voletti (804), Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Dec. 18, Andrew Bennett (815), Royal Oak, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares
Dec. 18, Lawrence Skalsky (800), Royal Oak, Luxury Lanes, Every Other Sunday Mixed
Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr. (847), Gibraltar, 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.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Niedermeyer Wins 500 Club Tournament

December 16, 2011


By: Mark Martin

MDUSBC 500 CLUB

Crystal Niedermeyer of Plymouth won the Metro Detroit USBC Association 500 Club Tournament at Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills with a handicap score of 778.

The 186 average Niedermeyer shot games of 235, 194 and 244 for an actual series of 673. Coupled with 105 pins handicap she easily topped second place Jennifer Kitchen of Waterford Township by 25 pins. Niedermeyer took home $200 for her victory, while Kitchen settled for $170.

Other top cashers were defending champion Ronda Gross of Pontiac (733, $140); April Groggins of Ferndale (732, $100); Tanya Hubbard of Bloomfield Hills (727, $90); Papillon Spinks of Sterling Heights (726, $80); Pamela Murdock of Sterling Heights (722, $60); Kristine Sowders of Novi (720, $50); Jessica Skinner of Macomb (719, $40); and Kimberly Landon of Redford (713, $40).

Christine Wissinger of Clinton Township shot the highest game of the event with 258.

Other Oakland County cashers for $30 each were Helen Rush of Pontiac, Vivian Gibson of Pontiac, Richelle Daley of Pontiac, Katherine McGee of Pontiac, Valorie Dunlap of Rochester Hills, Shirley Mingo of Pontiac, Dabrita Darden of Farmington Hills, Martha Stewart of Clawson, Therese Knake of Waterford Township, Nancy Spencer of Keego Harbor, Carolyn Harris of Oak Park, Shawn Makuch of Clarkston and Angie Green of Pontiac.

Complete results are at www.mdusbc.com.

The MDUSBC 500 Club Tournament is operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association which serves 60,000 adult and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit market and is the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress.


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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Nov. 21, Levar Shoulders, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace
Nov. 22, Kevin Stancato, South Lyon, Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men
Nov. 22, Julius Maisano, Redford, Country Lanes, University Men
Nov. 23, Mark Saroli, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Nov. 25, Richard Botrell, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio
Nov. 25, Kory Walker, Rochester Hills, Pampa Lanes, Pampa Junior Classic
Nov. 25, Brian Thomason, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants
Nov. 28, Charles Richardson Jr., Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Nov. 28, Roy Taylor, Flint, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Nov. 29, Dennis O’Neill, Rochester Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational
Nov. 29, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Nov. 30, Donald Stehlin Jr., Royal Oak, Shore Lanes, Detroit Reg Knights of St. John
Nov. 30, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles
Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community
Dec. 1, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie
Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed
Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils
Dec. 4, Darrell Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers
Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC
Dec. 5, Allan Weinger, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed
Dec. 5, Johnathon Axtell, South Lyon, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed
Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 7, Kenneth Meredith, Hartland, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles
Dec. 7, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Senior Invitational
Dec. 8, Daniel McLalin, Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Detroit Traveling All Stars
Dec. 8, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men
Dec. 9, Thomas Szafran, Novi, Mayflower Lanes, Friday Knights
Dec. 9, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed
Dec. 9, Douglas Melton, Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio
Dec. 10, Vincente Sumalde, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 10, Chad McCain, Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 10, Anthony Zelechowski, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers
Dec. 10, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers
Dec. 12, Thomas Harrison, Keego Harbor, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Dec. 12, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House
Dec. 12, Johnny Adams II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Dec. 12, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
Dec. 12, Domingo Collazo Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Nov. 22, Julius Maisano (858), Redford, Country Lanes, University Men
Nov. 23, Ronald Mijal (804), Novi, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational
Nov. 27, Jonathan Faber (815), Shelby Twp., Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Nov. 30, Corey Miller (815), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Nov. 30, Ralph Gates II (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie
Dec. 3, Steven Stewart (803), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed
Dec. 9, Jeffrey Maluzhinsky (820), Troy, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural
Dec. 10, Corey Olsen (804), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers
Dec. 10, Chad McCain (801), Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed
Dec. 12, Timothy Schomberg (815), Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s
Dec. 12, Marvin Slappy (836), Hazel Park, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s
Dec. 12, Michael Caples (805), Waterford Twp., 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.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Churchill Wins MDUSBC Queens

December 9, 2011


By: Mark Martin

MDUSBC QUEENS

Jennifer Churchill of Windsor won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Queens title on Sunday with a 245-171 triumph over Jennifer Bator of Warren at Mayflower Lanes in Redford.

Churchill qualified 11th with a six-game total of 1,272 on games of 223-205-187-229-239-189. In match play she defeated Erica Ewald of Sterling Heights 220-207, Michelle Ewald of Clinton Township 204-202 and Melissa Klug of Macomb in a two-frame rolloff 39-28 after tying with 202 en route to the championship match. She averaged 214.3 for 10 games of tournament competition.

Bator qualified ninth with 1,287 on games of 158-236-186-203-237-267. She beat 2007 champion Novella Daniels of Detroit 211-200, top qualifier Sara Litteral of Eastpointe 244-225 and 2010 runner-up Nicole Edwards of Sterling Heights 205-203 on her way to the final match. She averaged 211.8.

Top qualifier Sara Litteral shot 1,462 including games of 279-229-257-247-238-212. She finished fifth for $100.

Churchill took home the top check of $900 plus a tiara pendent necklace compliments of Chinn Jewelry. Bator settled for $450.

Defending champion Aleksandra Hudak of Taylor finished just out of the money in 18th place.

Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments”.

The event was sponsored by Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and Chinn Jewelry.

The MDUSBC Queens Tournament is operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association, which serves over 60,000 adult and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit market and is the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress.

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HONOR SCORES
300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
Nov. 16, Ronald Robertson, Wayne, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles
Nov. 17, Edwin Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Nov. 17, Jeffrey Kendall, Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men
Nov. 18, Gregory Lewis Sr., Hazel Park, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Nov. 18, Jason Mercado, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed League
Nov. 20, Edward Byczek, Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’
Nov. 21, Levar Shoulders, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace
Nov. 23, Mark Saroli, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Nov. 25, Richard Botrell, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio
Nov. 25, Kory Walker, Rochester Hills, Pampa Lanes, Pampa Junior Classic
Nov. 25, Brian Thomason, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants
Nov. 28, Charles Richardson Jr., Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome
Nov. 29, Dennis O’Neill, Rochester Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational
Nov. 29, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Nov. 30, Donald Stehlin Jr., Royal Oak, Shore Lanes, Detroit Reg Knights of St. John
Nov. 30, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles
Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community
Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie
Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed
Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils
Dec. 4, Darrell, Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers
Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC
Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Nov. 16, Dennis Deaver (804), Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office
Nov. 16, Justin Kozikowski (813), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles
Nov. 17, Edwin Austreng (804), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Nov. 18, Gregory Lewis Sr. (810), Hazel Park, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Nov. 18, Joseph Najor (833), Madison Hts., Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s
Nov. 19, Jay Lang (805), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers
Nov. 22, Julius Maisano (858), Redford, Country Lanes, University Men
Nov. 23, Ronald Mijal (804), Novi, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational
Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie

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.