Lang Posts NSBA Triumph

February 10, 2012


By: Mark Martin

NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Ken Lang of Eastpointe won his second National Senior Bowling Association title with a 225-197 victory over Leo Scantamburlo of Riverview at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights. Lang cashed for $1,000 and Scantamburlo took home $500.

Lang qualified eighth and proceeded to beat Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township 183-177, Ed DeBlock of Canada 205-169 and Ron Burgess of Plymouth 203-195 to advance to the title match.

After qualifying seventh, Scantamburlo triumphed over Joe Buffa of Macomb 257-216, Dave Forfitt of Canada 259-179 and Steve Sears of Michigan Center 222-154 en route to the final match.

Local cashers were Mark Hatchigian of Novi for $90 and Mike LaRocca of New Hudson $90.

Ed DeBlock was the top qualifier and Rick Vittone of Canada had the top game with 269.

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

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MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS

The Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Masters Tournament qualifying is slated to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Rosebowl Lanes in Roseville.

Qualifying will be conducted in two squads on Feb. 11. After the six games of qualifying is completed the top 31 players plus defending champion Rick Vittone of Tecumseh, Ontario will return for double elimination match play on Sunday, Feb. 12. The top eight players after the first day of match play will come back on Saturday, Feb. 18 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), Rick Capaldi of Canton (Masters 2012), Anthony Dadeppo of Troy (Masters 1995), Doug Evans of Gibraltar (Masters 1998 and Senior Masters 1999 and 2000), Ken Kossick of Commerce (Masters 1997 & 2002), Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township (Masters 1999), Fred McClain of Allen Park (Masters 1978 and Senior Masters 2003), Richard Planko of Novi (Senior Masters 2010), Lee Snow of Wixom (Senior Masters 2007), Harley Trumbull Jr. of New Boston (Senior Masters 1996 and 2002), David Tulak of Taylor (Masters 1988) and Larry Walker of Garden City (Senior Masters 2009).

For a complete listing of entrants visit www.mdusbc.com under tournaments and 2012 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.

Rosebowl Lanes is located at 28001 Groesbeck Highway in Roseville, telephone (586) 771-4140.

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
Jan. 16, Roderick Bryant, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Monday Morning Mixed Foursome
Jan. 16, Richard Hotz, Oxford, Universal Lanes, Monday Night Men’s
Jan. 17, Lyle Schaefer, Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Jan. 17, Shawn Maxwell, Milford, Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men
Jan. 18, Jeffrey Smith, Pontiac, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational
Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Jan. 18, Donald Schlamb Jr., Canton, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran
Jan. 18, Michael Stephens, Fraser, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
Jan. 19, Andrew Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
Jan. 19, Kenneth Kossick, Commerce, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Traveling All Stars
Jan. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Jan. 19, Michael Burton, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed
Jan. 21, Bryan Murphree, Rochester Hills, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Special
Jan. 21, Gary Wodowski, Harrison Twp., Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 22, Jake Monto, Walbridge Ohio, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 23, David Baker, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed
Jan. 23, Gregory Brown, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Jan. 24, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants
Jan. 24, Nelson Greaves, Waterford Twp., Ford Lanes, Ford Research 2011-12
Jan. 24, Scott McClue, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors
Jan. 24, Timothy Gallero, Pontiac, North Hill Lanes, Tuesday Nite Men
Jan. 24, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s
Jan. 25, Thomas Delmotte Jr., Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
Jan. 25, Winston Coles, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles
Jan. 26, James Kulha, Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Jan. 26, George Barnes, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed
Jan. 26, Anthony Maurice, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Thursday T-Bird Men
Jan. 26, Kenneth Meyer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio
Jan. 27, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic
Jan. 28, John Buffa, Macomb, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 28, Mason Brantley, Detroit, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 29, Phillip Hanna, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Any Combo Doubles
Jan. 29, Rick Capaldi, Canton, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 30, Robert Lhamon, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Plaza Men
Jan. 30, Brian Waltz, Oxford, Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles
Jan. 31, Thomas Woolcock, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Tuesday Nite 5 Star Men
Jan. 31, Jason Hess, Warren, Thunderbird Lanes, Tuesday Night Mixed Trio + 1
Feb. 1, David Straughen, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Feb. 1, Sherri Shore, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Wednesday Night Special
Feb. 2, Paul Szumny, Commerce Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational
Feb. 2, Lane Lauer, Ortonville, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s
Feb. 2, Collin Jump, Farmington Hills, Luxury Lanes, Farmington Harrison
Feb. 4, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Saturday Merry Mixers
Feb. 4, Renard Hall, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, Royal Guys & Dolls
Feb. 4, Christopher Kempkens, Warren, Astro Lanes, Every Other Saturday Nite Pin Busters
Feb. 5, Kenneth Voodre, Troy, Royal Lanes, Jack Fulco Sunday Early Risers
Feb. 6, Kenneth Jordan, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars
Feb. 7, Mark D’Angelo, Troy, Fairlanes, Tuesday Early Elks


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
Jan. 17, Robert Learn (804), Macomb, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr. (825), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz (816), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats
Jan. 23, Donald Haefner (823), Troy, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s
Jan. 23, David Baker (846), Oak Park, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed
Jan. 23, Gregory Brown (814), Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Jan. 23, Jennifer Maples (802), Lathrup Village, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed
Jan. 24, Pierre Jackson (800), Detroit, Hartfield Lanes, Inner City Fellowship
Jan. 26, George Barnes (806), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed
Jan. 27, Alan Reich (802), Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Pin Slammers
Jan. 28, John Grego (835), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Scratch Doubles Tournament
Jan. 28, Mason Brantley (802), Detroit, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 29, Phillip Hanna (804), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Any Combo Doubles
Jan. 29, Rick Capaldi (815), Canton, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters
Jan. 31, Jeffrey Austreng (807), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Jan. 31, Alan Pittman (802), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
Feb. 4, James Rice IV (822), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed
Feb. 6, Lawrence Cooper (801), Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars


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.