Michigan Majors and National Senior Bowling Association Action

April 6, 2012


By: Mark Martin

BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS

Corey Miller of Grand Blanc won his first Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 227-204 triumph over Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw at Plaza Lanes in Plymouth.

Miller breezed to the number one seed for the stepladder finals with a six-game qualifying round of 1,533 and stayed on top through the three-game semi-final round. Miller took home the top check of $1,100.

“This is great. I finally got the monkey off my back.” said Miller. “My friends have been razzing me about winning a title.”

Lorincz settled for $600 after moving to the championship match with a convincing 290-225 win over Eric Tulley of Southfield.

Tulley earlier had dispatched Chris Nielson of Livonia 260-223 and Troy Stus of South Lyon 256-199 while climbing the ladder.

Tulley cashed for $500, Stus $400 and Nielson $300.

The only other local casher was Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township for $200.

Previously in February, Matt Randall of Allen Park won his fifth MMBA title with a 266-197 victory over John Kelley of Sterling Heights at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights.

Randall captured the top prize of $1,300 and Kelley settled for $700.

Local cashers were Justin Crosby of Holly for $275, Rob Lancioni of New Hudson $230, Troy Stus of South Lyon $170 and Josh Chaney of Rochester Hills $105.

The next MMBA event will be the Match Game Championship at Wayne Bowl in Wayne on April 21-22.

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

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NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Fred McClain of Allen Park won his first National Senior Bowling Association title with a near perfect 299-219 win over George Phillips of Centreville at Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township.

McClain cashed for $1,000. He qualified third and reeled off wins over Mike McCleskey of Southfield 245-174, Dan Mayer of Waterford Township 234-175 and Dick Selgo of Archbold, Ohio 215-203 on his way to the final match.

Phillips took home $500 after qualifying first and beating Steve Smith of Toledo 227-182, Joe Buffa of Macomb 233-226 and John Thomasma of Kalamazoo 206-183.

Locals cashing were Mayer for $140, McCleskey $100 and Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield $70.

In February Jack Dalie of Springfield, Ohio also became a first time winner by defeating Fred McClain of Allen Park 206-194 and taking home the first prize of $1,000.

Dalie qualified third and beat Steve Scherle of Canada 232-212, Tim Magyar of Redford 212-197 and Joe Buffa of Macomb 256-232 en route to the championship match.

McClain received the runner-up check of $500 after qualifying fourth and beating Steve Sears of Michigan Center 237-176, George Phillips of Centreville 226-196 and Bill Stewart of Plainwell 225-175.

The only local casher was Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield for $70.

The next NSBA event will be April 14 at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor. 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
March 19, Richard Dee, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace
March 21, Donald Townsend, Redford, Country Lanes, Country Keglers
March 21, Phillip Hanna, Westland, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed
March 24, Jennifer Maples, Lathrup Village, Bronco Lanes, New Grace Friends of Fun
March 25, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 25, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 25, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 25, Mark O’Connell, South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die
March 27, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
March 27, Randy Merrill, Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants
March 27, Scott Reiterman, Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
March 28, William Hanley, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles
March 28, Rick Martin, Rochester, Rosebowl Lanes, Guardian Angels
March 29, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s
March 29, Michele Ewald, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic
April 1, Laron Stevens, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Sports Center Sunday


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
March 17, John Anderson (826), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed
March 20, Lyle Schaefer (803), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men
March 25, Mark O’Connell (804), South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die
March 25, Scot Woodward (815), Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament
March 26, Lloyd Lewis (823), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets
March 27, Brien Duerden (812), Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants
March 27, Allen Bordui Jr. (818), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio
March 27, Scott Reiterman (811), Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad
March 27, Raymond Klimas (804), Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men
March 27, Scot Woodward (822), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout
March 28, Alan Baranski (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic
March 28, Alan Raphael (813), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats


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.