tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69009766105614194512023-11-16T09:01:14.636-08:00Metro Detroit Bowling SceneMark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-50910431900924176592012-09-19T08:32:00.001-07:002012-09-19T08:32:21.404-07:00Larry Walker Wins Two Titles<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September 21, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Larry Walker of Garden City won his 10th Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 246-180 triumph over Jason Rasinske of Diamondale at Royal Scot Lanes in Lansing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walker took home the top prize of $1,100 after qualifying second for the stepladder finals. He beat Dale Hofmeister of Essexville 238-208 to advance to the championship match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This was my goal to win double digit titles.” Walker said. “I was just telling my wife, I may have to quit. I have been bowling bad and hadn’t won in eight months. Then I win a senior title last week and now my 10th today.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rasinske was the top qualifier with a nine-game total of 2,144, an average of 238.2. He took home the second place check of $700.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier in the stepladder finals Hofmeister defeated Nick Kokenos of St. Clair Shores 247-179 and George Juszczyk of Dearborn Heights 235-174.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hofmeister cashed for $600, Juszczyk $500 and Kokenos $400.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oakland County cashers were Josh Chaney of Hazel Park for $130, Andrew Anderson of Holly $115 and Glenn Pilon of Farmington Hills $110.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dale Hofmeister won the August Budweiser Michigan Majors event at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc with a 239-221 victory over Ed Burbo of South Rockwood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hofmeister was the top seed and took home $1,100, while Burbo settled for $600.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local cashers included Justin Crosby of Holly for $240 and Matt Anderson of Holly $220.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be October 20 at Bay Lanes in Bay City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Larry Walker of Garden City won the National Senior Bowling Association event at Woodhaven Lanes in Woodhaven with a 199-168 win over Mike Abbey of Jackson.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walker was the top qualifier and beat Dan Mayer of Waterford Township 238-200, Dave Tulak of Taylor 214-171 and Rick Parschen of Strongsville, Ohio 199-165 to advance to the title match. Walker took home the top prize check of $1,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Abbey cashed for $500 after qualifying second and beating Ron Burgess of Plymouth 234-224, Mike LaRocca of New Hudson 194-188 and Doug Spicer of Canton 210-152.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local cashers included LaRocca for $130, Mayer $90 and Dave Eatmon of Ferndale $90.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the August event, Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township beat Doug Spicer 222-220 at Superbowl Lanes in Canton to take home $1,000, while Spicer cashed for $500. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local bowlers cashing were Jim McPhail of South Lyon for $240, Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield $240, Mark Hatchigian of Novi $140, and Edwin Peart of Southfield $100.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights qualified 16th and won the July event at Bowl One Lanes in Troy with a 213-179 win over Dick Selgo of Archbold, Ohio. Wyatt took home $1,000 and Selgo $500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phil Horowitz cashed for $100 and Mike McCleskey of Southfield $100 as the local contingent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next NSBA tournament will be Oct. 13 at Century Bowl in Waterford Township. For more information contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 626-0300, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 16, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 18, Nick Beelaard, Windsor, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles Drop In</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 25, Jerome Chiselom, Pontiac, Cloverlanes, Monday Dynamic Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 2, Cornelius Edwards Jr., Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Summer Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 3, Gregory Smith Jr., Southfield, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 7, Ronnie Sparks Jr., Ecorse, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 10, Andrew Bennett, Royal Oak, Sunnybrook Lanes, Sunnybrook Tuesday Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 11, Keahston Fair, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Wednesday Night Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 11, Richard Burke, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, JJ’s Summer Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 12, Rodney Meadows, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Jammin’ Partners</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 12, Vincent Imbier, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday Morning Shooters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 18, Richard Moceri, Troy, Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 20, Cody Shoemaker, Bay City, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 21, Rick Brown, Oak Park, Plum Hollow Lanes, July Fireworks Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 28, Aaron West, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 29, Ronnie Sparks Jr., Ecorse, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 2, James McPhail Jr., South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Battle of the Sexes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 8, Edward Kaer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Wednesday Night Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 12, Edward Flowers, West Bloomfield, Bronco Lanes, Bronco Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 18, Justin Crosby, Holly, Galaxy Lanes, Budweiser Michigan Majors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 22, Theo Corcoran, Waterford Twp., Five Star Lanes, St. Jane Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 28, Terry Scheuher, Livonia, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 29, Eric Tulley, Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 29, Edward Wright, Farmington Hills, Mayflower Lanes, Senior Men’s Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 30, Lawrence Mathies III, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 1, James Rice IV, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 4, Roger Turk, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 4, Jeffrey Smith, Pontiac, Classic Lanes, Untouchables Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 4, Terrance Broughton, Commerce Twp., Cloverlanes, Tuesday Prime Time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 5, James Uelmen, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 6, Lloyd Lewis, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 8, Pamela Murdock, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 9, William Freeman, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Mixed-4-Fun</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 10, Michael Lotito, Eastpointe, Astro Lanes, GM Men’s Monday Night</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 10, Shane Henry, Royal Oak, Detroit Athletic Club, Monday 6:00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 11, Christopher Cordle, Royal Oak, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 11, Roland Franklin, Pontiac, Cloverlanes, Tuesday Prime Time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 12, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 13, David Potter, Highland, Century Bowl, Thursday Men’s House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 14, Brian Cokley, Wyandotte, Plum Hollow Lanes, Friday Nite Out</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 18, Matthew Coleman (805), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, 300 Summer Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 25, David Davis Sr. (803), Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Monday Men’s Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 9, Nick Beelaard (804), Windsor, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles Drop In</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 15, Cody Shoemaker (814), Bay City, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 17, Paul McMurry (802), Farmington Hills, Woodland Lanes, Woodland Invitational Summer Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 17, Steven Fishel (801), Oak Park, Woodland Lanes, Woodland Invitational Summer Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 18, Richard Moceri (804), Troy, Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July 24, Stephen Teart (804), Novi, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 8, Edward Kaer (821), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Wednesday Night Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 16, Rick Tensley (814), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aug. 30, Lawrence Mathies III (850), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 1, James Rice IV (827), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 5, James Uelmen (805), Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-2883420993479786112012-06-25T09:40:00.001-07:002012-06-25T09:40:01.893-07:00Nidiffer Wins Number 7 In MMBA Competition<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 29, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Craig Nidiffer of Trenton won his seventh Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 227-200 triumph over Carleton Chambers of Detroit at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nidiffer was the top qualifier after six games with 1,474, but fell to the fourth seed for the stepladder finals during the semi-final round. In the stepladder finals he beat Mike Norris Jr. of Melvindale 211-204, Abed Daher of Dearborn 225-211 and Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly 216-206 to advance. Nidiffer took home $1,000 for the win.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chambers moved to the top seed to the stepladder finals in the semi-final round but couldn’t solver Nidiffer. Chambers received $600.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chamberlain cashed for $500, Daher $400 and Norris Jr. $300. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be August 18 at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dick Selgo of Archbold, Ohio picked up his fourth National Senior Bowling Association title with a 233-215 win over Doug Spicer of Canton at Merri Bowl Lanes in Livonia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Selgo took home the top prize of $1,000 after advancing to the championship match with victories over Steve Mulka of Macomb Township 212-197, Marc Fagenson of Huntington Woods 225-205 and Nick Beelaard of Canada 265-171.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spicer settled for $500. He beat Greg Cohen of Livonia 228-215, John Thomasma of Kalamazoo 247-232 and Steve Sears of Michigan Center 230-203 on his way to the final match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oakland County seniors who cashed were Mike McCleskey of Southfield for $120, Marc Fagenson of Huntington Woods $120, Jim McPhail $100 and Bill Haynes of Rochester Hills $70.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next NSBA tournament will be July 14 at Bowl One Lanes in Troy. For more information contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 5, Gregory Smith, Southfield, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 5, Gregory Smith, Southfield, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 7, Timothy Hooks, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Thursday Morning Shooters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 10, Consuelo Cleveland, Ferndale, Wayne Bowl, Annie’s Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 11, Richard Arpke, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Monday Men’s Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 14, Edward Harris III, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Jammin’ Partners</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 16, Dana Bray, Warren, Plum Hollow Lanes, CBC Honors Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 17, Daniel Wagner, Troy, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 5, Gregory Smith (813), Southfield, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 6, Josh Coklow (821), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 14, Edward Harris III (812), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Jammin’ Partners</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-30446696072274849032012-06-07T07:53:00.001-07:002012-06-07T07:54:04.947-07:00Hofmeister Extends His Record With MMBA Doubles Win<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 8, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dale Hofmeister of Essexville and Justin O’Hara of Westland prevailed over the top seeded team of Jerry Jaracz of Clinton Township and Randy Warnken of Clinton Township 245-203 to win the Budweiser Michigan Majors Doubles at Lodge Lanes in Belleville.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hofmeister-O’Hara team cashed for $1,400 after being seeded second and earlier defeating Jeff Hicks of Lincoln Park and George Juszczyk of Dearborn Heights 228-196 to advance to the championship match. The title extended Hofmeister’s MMBA title record to 18, while this was O’Hara’s first title.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Jaracz-Warnken team took home $900.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stepladder finals began with Jeremy Dixson of Bay City and Brian McMahan of Saginaw beating Brian Newcomb of Romulus and Matt Richard of Milan 245-225 before falling to the Hicks-Juszczyk team 207-160.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hicks-Juszczyk team cashed for $800, Dixson-McMahan $700 and Newcomb-Richard $600.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be June 23 at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 22, Felicia Dickerson, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Ladies Nite Out</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 23, Christopher Green, Clawson, Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 24, John Robertson, Waterford Twp. 300 Bowl, Thursday Morning Shooters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 25, Robert Jackson Sr., Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, 35 & Over Mixed Doubles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 30, Shane Ferris (824), Lake Orion, Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 2, John Lee (809), Southfield, Mayflower Lanes, MSK Team Mixed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-37079918016208545892012-05-22T12:12:00.000-07:002012-05-22T12:12:02.515-07:00Nidiffer Wins MMBA Title over Roche<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 25, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Craig Nidiffer of Trenton won his sixth Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 236-233 triumph over Jeff Roche of Dearborn at Nortel Lanes in Monroe. Nidiffer cashed for $1,000, while Roche settled for $500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nidiffer earlier defeated Tim Bishop of Livonia 211-202 to advance to the championship match after being seeded second for the stepladder finals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stepladder finals began with Ed Burbo of South Rockwood beating rookie Frank Snodgrass of Roseville 205-193. Burbo then fell to Bishop 205-193.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bishop took home $450, Burbo $350 and Snodgrass $300. Snodgrass also cashed for an additional $100 as high qualifier with a six game total of 1,420.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month Mike Lucente of Warren captured his first MMBA title in the Match Game Championship over Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights at Wayne Bowl in Wayne. Lucente took home $1,500 and Wyatt $750. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local cashers were Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly for $500 and Troy Stus of South Lyon $375.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be the annual doubles tournament on June 2 at Lodge Lanes in Belleville.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doug Spicer of Canton qualified first and came out on top in match play with a 237-225 win over John Thomasma of Kalamazoo in the National Senior Bowling Association at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights. Spicer earned $1,000 for his efforts, while Thomasma settled for $500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spicer beat Dick Selgo of Archbold, Ohio 248-194, Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township 256-245 and Rick Vittone of Canada 203-198 en route to the championship match. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thomasma qualified third and beat Bobby Gross Jr. of Springfield, Ohio 254-214, Bob Michaux Jr. of Detroit 227-211 and Ed DeBlock of Canada 248-231.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local cashers were Rod Harling of Oak Park for $120, Mike McCleskey of Southfield $100, Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield $35 and Bill Haynes of Rochester Hills $35.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month Dave Tulak of Taylor won his fifth NSBA event with a 254-203 triumph over Larry Franz of Redford at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor. Tulak took home $1,000 and Franz $500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Locals who fared well were Edwin Peart of Southfield $90 and Horowitz $70.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next NSBA tournament will be June 9 at Merri Bowl in Livonia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 30, John Lingenfelter, Center Line, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 5, Kristopher Farley, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Five Star Stingers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 6, Ryan VanHecke, Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 16, Mitchell Jabczenski Sr., Novi, Plaza Lanes, JJ’s Summer Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 19, James Kinnerman, Southfield, Beaver Vu Lanes, Postal Federal Employees</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 16, Mitchell Jabczenski Sr. (853), Novi, Plaza Lanes, JJ’s Summer Classic Trio</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-34404327055519093322012-05-16T08:27:00.002-07:002012-05-16T08:27:20.685-07:00Women's Series Deemed Successful<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 18, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WOMEN’S SERIES DEEMED SUCCESSFUL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first season concluded successfully with an invitation only event at the Detroit Athletic Club for the Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) Rip 10 Entertainment Women’s Series, presented by Blumark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The series began after extensive surveying of prospective participants to find the right mix for competitive women’s bowling in Michigan. Surveys showed that a one-day event on Sundays that would conclude in less than five hours, for a reasonable price was the benchmark. With this information the MDUSBC/Rip 10 Women’s Series was created.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The events would include an entry fee of $35, four games of qualifying, single-game single-elimination match play to determine a winner, an advancement ratio of one in three and points awarded to each participant based on event finish for a season long “Cup” prize list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the inaugural season each event paid a first place prize of $500 and a minimum prize of $50 for those bowlers who advanced to match play.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to the support of the sponsors more money was paid out in each event than was collected in entry fees. The sponsors were Blumark, Rip 10 Entertainment, Metro Detroit USBC Association, Brunswick, Columbia 300, Track, Ebonite, Storm, Roto-Grip and Innes & Lotito.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A season ending invitation only event was held at the Detroit Athletic Club for the bowlers who placed in the top 16 in the points list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shelby Lanes in Utica and Van Dyke Bowl in Sterling Heights, part of the Rip 10 Entertainment company, hosted the events and will continue their hosting in the 2012-13 season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the seven events, including the Invitational, there were six different champions and the winner of the season-long “Cup” race didn’t win an event. The race was tight all year with the final spots coming down to the final regular event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Champions in the first season were Julie Oczepek of Reese, two-time winner Erin Williams of Warren, Elaine Wright of Eaton Rapids, Robin Orlikowski of Grand Rapids, Michelle Ewald of Clinton Township and Michelle Keirns of Holt in the Invitational. The “Cup” champion was Lisa Bishop of Belleville, which was worth $1,000 thanks to the sponsors. Fourteen others shared in the total of $3,000 “Cup” prize list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2012-13 season schedule has been released with the following dates: Oct. 14, 2012; Nov. 11, 2012; Jan. 13, 2013; March 10, 2013; April 7, 2013 and May 5, 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Metro Detroit USBC Association 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rip 10 Entertainment is headquartered in Utica, Mich. and operates Shelby Lanes in Utica and Van Dyke Bowl in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blumark is a financial services company headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Thomas Hoelzle, Troy, Five Star Lanes, Job Shop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Gregory Gumtow, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Michael Lieberman, West Bloomfield, Country Lanes, Brotherhood E-Jacobson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Claudio Lopez, Berkley, Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 24, Kenneth White, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 25, Kiel Cartwright, Farmington, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 25, Eric Tulley, Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 26, Kaine Parden, West Bloomfield, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 27, Rodney Morrow, Southfield, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 28, Dana Bray, Warren, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 28, Veronica Tubbs, Ferndale, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 30, John Lingenfelter, Center Line, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 5, Kristopher Farley, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Five Star Stingers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 6, Ryan VanHecke, Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Eric Light (801), Livonia, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Claudio Lopez (805), Berkley, Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 24, John Robertson (805), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-87890321880318977112012-05-09T07:50:00.001-07:002012-05-09T07:50:23.603-07:00Michelle Ewald Wins Women's Series Finale<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 11, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WOMEN’S SERIES</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Michelle Ewald of Clinton Township won the sixth Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) Rip 10 Entertainment Women’s Series event, sponsored by Blumark, on Sunday with a 236-225 triumph over Kathleen Bishop of Westland at Shelby Lanes in Utica. Ewald took home the top prize of $500, while Bishop settled for $250.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ewald qualified second in the field of 36 with a four-game total of 954. Her qualifying total included a high game of 256. Once in match play she beat Kimberly Maddy of Utica 235-232 and Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio 248-246 en route to the championship match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bishop qualified fourth with 921. Her victories in match play included wins over Aleksandra Hudak of Taylor 268-212 and Sandra Schultz of Macomb 240-216 on her way to the final match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julie Oczepek of Reese was the top qualifier with 975, which included a high game of 266.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisa Bishop of Belleville won the Blumark cup with 655 points for $1,000 for the six event series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments” and Women’s Series page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next event is a 16-player invitational at the Detroit Athletic Club on Saturday, May 12.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event was sponsored by Roto Grip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Metro Detroit USBC Association 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rip 10 Entertainment is headquartered in Utica, Mich. and operates Shelby Lanes in Utica and Van Dyke Bowl in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blumark is a financial services company headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 2, Stephen Frenak, Rochester, Imperial Lanes, Knights & Guards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, William Borsh, New Hudson, Ford Lanes, Ford Research</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, Nathan Groth, Warren, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, Julius Maisano, Redford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 4, Beth Dannenberg, Walled Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Excello Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 4, Patrick Jones, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 5, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 5, Paul Watkins, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 5, Steve Flora, Highland, Country Lanes, American Legion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 6, Mario Allen, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 6, Lindsey Smith, Southfield, Cloverlanes, Friday Nite Live</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 7, Alec Reich, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 7, Anthony Smith, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 10, Thomas Woolcock, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Tuesday Nite 5 Star Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 10, Rick Wood, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 10, Andrew Featherstone, White Lake, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 11, Paul White, Lake Orion, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 11, Mark Burmeister, Westland, Country Lanes, Country Keglers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Pamela Murdock, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Anthony Weems, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Daniel Salk, Farmington Hills, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Matthew Fowler, White Lake, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 13, Jerry Howington, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 13, Joshua Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 13, Gregory Smith Jr., Southfield, Renaissance Family Bowling Center, Parker Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 14, Richard Coe, Redford, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 14, Mason Brantley, Detroit, 300 Bowl, Michigan State USBC BA Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 15, Robert Tomiak Sr., Southfield, Woodland Lanes, Painter’s West Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 16, Scott Wolford, Auburn Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 16, Lawrence Rowe, Royal Oak, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 17, Corey Miller, Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 17, Joseph Marvin, Clawson, Thunderbird Lanes, Tuesday Nite Mixed Trio + 1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 18, Matthew Desnoyer, Royal Oak, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 18, Derek Wright, Warren, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 18, Brad Shoults, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 19, John Nemes, Berkley, Hartfield Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 19, William Petsch, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 19, Steve Phillips, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Saturday Night Strikers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, Andrew Featherstone, White Lake, 300 Bowl, Saturday Night Strikers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, Darren Hood, Southfield, Country Lanes, Remnant Christian Saturday Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, Peter Kaer, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, WCA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, James Meshefski, Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Saturday Niters Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, James Thompson, Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Moonliters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, Kenneth Moons, Warren, Fairlanes, Saturday Night Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 22, Gregory Johnson Sr., Rochester Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Thomas Hoelzle, Troy, Five Star Lanes, Job Shop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Gregory Gumtow, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Michael Lieberman, West Bloomfield, Country Lanes, Brotherhood E-Jacobson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Claudio Lopez, Berkley, Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 24, Kenneth White, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 25, Kiel Cartwright, Farmington, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 25, Eric Tulley, Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 26, Klaine Parden, West Bloomfield, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 27, Rodney Morrow, Southfield, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 28, Dana Bray, Warren, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 28, Veronica Tubbs, Ferndale, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 30, John Lingenfelter, Center Line, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 5, Kristopher Farley, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Five Star Stingers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 9, David Baker (811), Oak Park, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 11, Paul White (834), Lake Orion, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 13, Jerry Howington (844), Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 14, Carl Wagner (804), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Saturday Night Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 17, Corey Miller (845), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 17, Eric Tulley (804), Southfield, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 17, Edwin Goosby (832), Flint, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 20, Joseph O’Connell (837), Wixom, Cherry Hill Lanes, The Classic At Cherry Hill</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 21, Kenneth Wyatt (800), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 22, Gregory Johnson Sr. (802), Rochester Hill, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Eric Light (801), Livonia, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 23, Claudio Lopez (805), Berkley, Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 24, John Robertson (805), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-47209739674097646322012-04-18T08:09:00.000-07:002012-04-18T08:09:47.571-07:00Brian Waliczek Captures Michigan State Masters<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 20, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MICHIGAN STATE MASTERS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brian Waliczek of Birch Run won the Michigan State Masters at 300 Bowl in Waterford Township Sunday when he defeated Jeff Edwards of Sterling Heights 356-343 in the two-game match to win the $3,600 first prize. Edwards settled for the second place check of $1,800.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waliczek qualified 29th in the field of 160 with a six-game total of 1,218. He remained in the winner’s bracket with victories over Mason Brantley of Detroit 382-320, Jason Stephenson of Davison 438-406, Brian Thompson of Flat Rock 400-398, J.R. Raymond of Saginaw 453-406 and Edwards the first time 461-429. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He also won a paid entry into the 2013 United States Bowling Congress Masters tournament. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“What can I say; tough lanes; great turnout; I’ll take it.” said Waliczek. “I was fortunate to sneak in, then overnight I developed a new lane play strategy and it worked.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waliczek averaged 206 for 18 games of competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Edwards qualified seventh with 1,283. He also remained in the winner’s bracket with triumphs over Angelo Newby of Waterford Township 364-350, Jeremy Dixson of Saginaw 481-399, Bo Goergen of Sanford 371-353, Jeff Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills 437-409 before getting knocked into the loser’s bracket by Waliczek 461-429. In the loser’s bracket he beat LeRoy Anderson of Saginaw 458-370 to try and avenge the earlier loss to Waliczek to no avail 356-343. Edwards averaged 208 for 20 games of competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anderson had to win a one-game rolloff defeating James Koss of Brighton 214-194 to secure the 32nd and final spot. His qualifying score was 1,207. In match play he beat top qualifier Nathan Hause of Charlotte 372-370 before falling into the loser’s bracket with a loss Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly. In the match against Chamberlain they tied at 390, and then tied in a 9th & 10th frame rolloff at 26 before winning 48-39. Anderson then lost the next match to J.R. Raymond of Saginaw 365-355. Once in the loser’s bracket he knocked out Andrew Burke of St. Clair Shores 477-467, Brian Thompson 403-364 and Jeffrey Suma Sr. 402-346 before avenging his earlier loss to J.R. Raymond 404-392 and finally falling to Jeff Edwards 458-370 to end his day. Anderson averaged 199 and took home $1,500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Raymond qualified eighth with 1,283. In match play he remained undefeated with wins over Joey Saccucci of Eastpointe 415-403, defending champion Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township 416-391, LeRoy Anderson of Saginaw 365-355 before losing to champion Waliczek 453-406. In the loser’s bracket he knocked Austreng out of the competition 444-438 before getting knocked out by Anderson 404-392. He averaged 203 while cashing for $1,250.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top qualifier Nathan Hause led qualifying by 79 pins with 1,450. He lost his first two matches to LeRoy Anderson 372-370 and Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw 472-332. He settled for $300 plus $100 as the high qualifier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Defending champion Jeffrey Austreng finished fifth cashing for $1,000 while averaging 212.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other local bowlers who cashed were Jeffrey Suma Sr. for $1,000, Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly $350, Ryan Celeskey of Commerce Township $350, and Angelo Newby of Waterford Township $300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The field of 160 bowlers averaged 184.5 during the six games of qualifying. The top game in qualifying was recorded by Mason Brantley of Detroit with 300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The top 32 qualifiers averaged 208.6 during qualifying and 198.9 in match play.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Michigan State USBC Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Michigan State USBC Association.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Randy Merrill, Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scott Reiterman, Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, William Hanley, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Rick Martin, Rochester, Rosebowl Lanes, Guardian Angels</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 29, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 29, Michele Ewald, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 31, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Monroe Sport Center, Michigan State USBC BA Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 1, Laron Stevens, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Sports Center Sunday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 2, Stephen Frenak, Rochester, Imperial Lanes, Knights & Guards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, William Borsh, New Hudson, Ford Lanes, Ford Research</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, Nathan Groth, Warren, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, Julius Maisano, Redford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 3, Matthew Heichel, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 4, Beth Dannenberg, Walled Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Excello Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 5, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 5, Paul Watkins, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 6, Mario Allen, Roseville, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 6, Lindsey Smith, Southfield, Cloverlanes, Friday Nite Live</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 7, Alec Reich, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 10, Rick Wood, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 11, Paul White, Lake Orion, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 11, Mark Burmeister, Westland, Country Lanes, Country Keglers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Pamela Murdock, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Anthony Weems, Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 12, Daniel Salk, Farmington Hills, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 13, Jerry Howington, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 14, Mason Brantley, Detroit, 300 Bowl, Michigan State USBC BA Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 15, Robert Tomiak Sr., Southfield, Woodland Lanes, Painter’s West Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 16, Scott Wolford, Auburn Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 16, Lawrence Rowe, Royal Oak, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 26, Gregory Brown (800), Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 26, Lloyd Lewis (823), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Brien Duerden (812), Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Allen Bordui Jr. (818), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scott Reiterman (811), Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Raymond Klimas (804), Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scot Woodward (822), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Alan Baranski (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Alan Raphael (813), Leonard, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 11, Paul White (834), Lake Orion, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 13, Jerry Howington (844), Clarkston, Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 14, Carl Wagner (804), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Saturday Night Mixed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-1156335896432681742012-04-03T14:41:00.000-07:002012-04-03T14:41:28.298-07:00Michigan Majors and National Senior Bowling Association Action<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 6, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This is great. I finally got the monkey off my back.” said Miller. “My friends have been razzing me about winning a title.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lorincz settled for $600 after moving to the championship match with a convincing 290-225 win over Eric Tulley of Southfield.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulley earlier had dispatched Chris Nielson of Livonia 260-223 and Troy Stus of South Lyon 256-199 while climbing the ladder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulley cashed for $500, Stus $400 and Nielson $300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only other local casher was Jeff Austreng of Waterford Township for $200.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Randall captured the top prize of $1,300 and Kelley settled for $700. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be the Match Game Championship at Wayne Bowl in Wayne on April 21-22.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Locals cashing were Mayer for $140, McCleskey $100 and Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield $70.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only local casher was Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield for $70.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 19, Richard Dee, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 21, Donald Townsend, Redford, Country Lanes, Country Keglers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 21, Phillip Hanna, Westland, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 24, Jennifer Maples, Lathrup Village, Bronco Lanes, New Grace Friends of Fun</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Mark O’Connell, South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Randy Merrill, Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scott Reiterman, Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, William Hanley, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Rick Martin, Rochester, Rosebowl Lanes, Guardian Angels</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 29, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 29, Michele Ewald, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April 1, Laron Stevens, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Sports Center Sunday</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 17, John Anderson (826), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 20, Lyle Schaefer (803), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Mark O’Connell (804), South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Scot Woodward (815), Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 26, Lloyd Lewis (823), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Brien Duerden (812), Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Allen Bordui Jr. (818), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scott Reiterman (811), Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Raymond Klimas (804), Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scot Woodward (822), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Alan Baranski (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Alan Raphael (813), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-89801919977505791932012-03-29T11:21:00.000-07:002012-03-29T11:21:56.342-07:00Charlie Tapp Wins Michigan Senior Masters<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 30, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MICHIGAN STATE USBC BA SENIOR MASTERS TOURNAMENT</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charlie Tapp of Portage won the fourth annual Michigan State Senior Masters at 300 Bowl in Waterford Township Sunday when he defeated John Bennett of Clarkston 401-392 in the final two-game total pins match to win the $2,500 first prize and the title. Bennett settled for the second place check of $1,500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tapp qualified fifth with a six-game total of 1,264 on games of 218, 248, 173, 186, 235 and 204. His run in the winner’s bracket included wins over Daniel Harris of Redford 466-336, John Milletics of Sandusky 418-350, Albert Amella III of Macomb 487-374, George Phillips of Centreville 441-391 and Bennett the first time 484-379. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tapp averaged 220 for the entire tournament. He also wins a paid entry into the 2012 USBC Senior Masters tournament.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I would like to thank 300 Bowl, the association, my sponsor Roto Grip and especially my wife for encouraging me to bowl in the event.” said Tapp. “I’m glad the conditions were tougher.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bennett qualified third with 1,272. He stayed in the winner’s bracket with triumphs over Gary Zarick of Macomb 408-328, Dan Mayer of Waterford Township 404-366, Pete Minaudo of Chesterfield 419-395, Joe Krajenke of Clinton Township 465-435 before falling to Tapp the first time 484-379. In the loser’s bracket he defeated 2009 Senior Masters champion Mitch Jabczenski of Novi 456-417 to advance to the title match. He averaged 209.8.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jabczenski had to survive a one-game tiebreaker match to get into match play after shooting 1,191. In the tiebreaker game he beat Gene Tidey of Coloma 235-197. Once in match play he lost his first match to top qualifier Harold Sullins of Chesterfield 422-377 before reeling off seven straight victories before losing to Bennett. In his winning streak he defeated Eric Helgemo of Detroit 471-325, Robert Hutchings of Marshall 461-377, Dan Mayer 424-338, Albert Amella III 448-427, Joseph Krajenke 476-411 and George Phillips 425-386 before losing to Bennett 456-417. He cashed for $1,000 after bowling 19 games in match play. Jabczenski took home $1,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phillips qualified eighth with 1,254. In match play he remained in the winner’s bracket with victories over Richard Schultz of Warren 406-371, defending champion Rick Vittone of Canada 438-401, Larry Walker of Garden City 413-290 before falling to Tapp 441-391. In the loser’s bracket he beat Rick Capaldi of Canton 430-415 before losing to Jabczenski 425-386. He settled for $600.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top qualifier Harold Sullins led qualifying by 89 pins with 1,395. He won his first match over Jabczenski 422-377 before getting knocked into the loser’s bracket by Larry Walker 443-430. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat David Silverman of Farmington Hills 395-381 and Sam Girgenti of St. Clair Shores 403-337 before ending his day with a loss to Rick Capaldi 425-372. Sullins took home $400 and an additional $100 as high qualifier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Defending champion Rick Vittone was seeded ninth per tournament rule and shot 1,133 in qualifying. He won his first match over Ken Lang of Eastpointe 397-350 before falling to George Phillips 438-401. In the loser’s bracket he beat Rick Eiermann of Garden City 445-397, Jeff Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills 510-389, Pete Minaudo 492-449 before getting knocked out by Rick Capaldi 463-361. Vittone took home $450.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doug Spicer of Canton recorded the top game during qualifying with a 268 in qualifying sixth with 1,260.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other local cashers included Jeffrey Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills for $300, Daniel Mayer Jr. of Waterford Township $300 and David Silverman of Farmington Hills $200. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The field of 142 bowlers averaged 185.3 during the six games of qualifying. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The top 32 qualifiers averaged 204.8 during qualifying and 198.9 in match play.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Michigan State USBC Senior Masters Tournament is a USBC certified event operated by the Michigan State USBC Association.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 9, Michael Adams, Commerce Twp., Woodland Lanes, Grandale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 19, Richard Dee, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 21, Donald Townsend, Redford, Country Lanes, Country Keglers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 21, Phillip Hanna, Westland, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 24, Jennifer Maples, Lathrup Village, Bronco Lanes, New Grace Friends of Fun</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Scot Woodward, Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Mark O’Connell, South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Randy Merrill, Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 7, Bill Mueller (813), Plymouth, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 15, Claudio Lopez (801), Berkley, 300 Bowl, Friday Morning Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 17, John Anderson (26), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 20, Lyle Schaefer (803), Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Mark O’Connell (804), South Lyon, Mercury Lanes, Ford Tool & Die</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 25, Scot Woodward (815), Auburn Hills, Wonderland Lanes, Sprint Kick Off Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Brien Duerden (812), Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Allen Bordui Jr. (818), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 27, Scott Reiterman (811), Fraser, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 28, Alan Baranski (801), Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-76566388285223018582012-03-22T14:09:00.000-07:002012-03-22T14:09:21.095-07:00Wright Prevails in MDUSBC Women's Series Event<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 23, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC WOMENS SERIES</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elaine Wright of Eaton Rapids won the fourth Metro Detroit USBC Association (MDUSBC) Rip 10 Entertainment Women’s Series event, sponsored by Blumark, on Sunday with a 248-216 triumph over Robin Orlikowski of Grand Rapids at Shelby Lanes in Utica. Wright took home the top prize of $500, while Orlikowski settled for $250.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wright qualified seventh in the field of 44 with a four-game total of 845. Her qualifying total included a high game of 230. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once in match play she dispatched Julie Oczepek of Reese 2229-206, Michelle Keirns of Holt 170-164 and Sara Litteral of Eastpointe in overtime after they tied at 235 en route to the championship match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Orlikowski qualified fourth with 891. Her victories in match play included wins over Heather Kline of Macomb 188-159, Nicole Edwards of Sterling Heights 202-182 and top qualifier Lisa Bishop of Belleville 214-212.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bishop was the top qualifier with 975 and leads the Blumark cup standings with 391 points through four of the six events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments” and Women’s Series page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next Women’s Series event will be April 22 at Van Dyke Bowl in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event was sponsored by Columbia 300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Metro Detroit USBC Association 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rip 10 Entertainment is headquartered in Utica, Mich. and operates Shelby Lanes in Utica and Van Dyke Bowl in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blumark is a financial services company headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 1, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 1, Robert Peurach, Madison Hts., Five Star Lanes, 5 5 5 League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 1, Richard Sabra, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 1, Nicholas Dallas, Keego Harbor, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Brian Waliczek, Birch Run, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Michael Gaddy, West Bloomfield, Cherry Hill Lanes, MDUSBC Open Championship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Donn Richardson Jr., Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Renard Hall, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, Royal Guys & Dolls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 4, Michael Gaddy, West Bloomfield, Cherry Hill Lanes, MDUSBC Open Championship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 4, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes, MDUSBC Open Championship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 5, Thomas Smith, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 5, Robert Ozlanski, White Lake, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, Arthur Degroot, Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, David Shanbaum, Windsor, Drakeshire Lanes, Downtown Fox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 7, Brock Heichel, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 7, Thomas Shively, Novi, Drakeshire Lanes, Men’s Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 8, Edwin Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 8, Paul O’Donnell, Fenton, Hartfield Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 9, Roger Prevo, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 9, James Sherman, Ferndale, Bowl One Lanes, Dunord Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 10, Brian Thompson, Flat Rock, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 12, Brandon Teddy, New Hudson, Merri Bowl Lanes, Detroit Firefighters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 13, Nicholas Madak Jr., Troy, Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 13, Christopher Craft, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, F Troop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 13, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 14, Scott Jones, Livonia, Drakeshire Lanes, Men’s Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 15, Arica Jackson, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hannas Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 16, Michael Weed, Wixom, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 17, Giovanni Messina, Royal Oak, Sterling Lanes, Sterling Socialites</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Brian Waliczek (824), Birch Run, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 5, Ravone Bentley (803), Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 5, Lauren Roberts (803), Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, John Taylor (802), Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, John Robertson (826), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, David Shanbaum (831), Windsor, Drakeshire Lanes, Downtown Fox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, Mark Hansen (817), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 13, Jeffrey Austreng (826), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 14, Jon Heikkinen (812), Plymouth, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-14209482941002743102012-03-14T08:29:00.000-07:002012-03-14T08:29:39.259-07:00Bryans Triumphs in MDUSBC Senior Queens<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 16, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC SENIOR QUEENS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Patti Bryans of Warren won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Queens on Saturday with a 200-169 triumph over Melinda Hylton of Taylor at Cherry Hill Lanes in Dearborn Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bryans was the second qualifier for the stepladder finals with a four-game total of 799 on games of 202-231-170-196. Bryans took home the top prize of $150.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hylton was the top qualifier for the stepladder finals with 863. Hylton settled for $125.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">En route to the finals Bryans beat Denise Gunter of Ferndale 234-215. Previously Gunter had defeated Debra Dickerson of Detroit 182-170. Gunter took home $100 and Dickerson $75 for their efforts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the fifth year of the MDUSBC Senior Queens. Initial qualifying was done by senior women 50 years of age and older with their actual all-events of the recently completed MDUSBC Women’s Championship. The top bowlers advanced to the qualifying finals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other cashers were Sue Hyvonen of St. Clair Shores, Gwendolyn Finley of Detroit, Kim Baldwin of Redford and Nancy Dietrich of Clinton Township. Each cashed for $50 each.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The MDUSBC Senior Queens Tournament is operated by the Metro Detroit USBC Association which serves nearly 60,000 adult and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan Detroit market and is the largest local association of the United States Bowling Congress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, Pete Vannini Jr., Rochester Hills, Classic Lanes, Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, James Ezell Jr., New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, George Persinger II, Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, Thomas Shibuta, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Erica Ewald, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Kenneth Halstead, Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Michael Busch, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, John Cameron, Rochester Hills, Hartfield Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Yvonne Jones, Troy, Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, David Smolinski, Warren, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, David Vaughn, Shelby Twp., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Dale Wood, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Robert McKelton Jr., Southfield, Hartfield Lanes, Greater Grace Temple Friday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 18, Alvin Fick Jr., Commerce Twp., Mayflower Lanes, Mayflower / Ron Lancaster Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, Roger Turk, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, FOE District 10 Travel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, John Tovar, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, FOE District 10 Travel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, Adam Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 20, John Flores, Novi, Plaza Lanes, Plaza Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 21, John Tovar, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 21, Scott Robbins, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Downtown Fox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 22, Bernard Wright, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 22, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 22, Ron Kortright, Royal Oak, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 22, Jeffrey Gerlando, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 22, James Trosin, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 23, Dale Barger, Holly, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 23, John Nemes, Berkley, Hartfield Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 23, Daniel Mayer Jr., Waterford Twp., Sunnybrook Lanes, Playdium Senior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 24, Anthony Pate, Farmington Hills, Taylor Lanes, Budweiser Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 25, Brian DiLorenzo, Wixom, Drakeshire Lanes, Spare Time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 25, Timothy Cusatis, Grand Blanc, Wonderland Lanes, Saturday Night Crawlers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 25, Roderick Chandler-Cole, Westland, Plum Hollow Lanes, MSK Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 25, Tommie Gray, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 27, Fred McClain, Allen Park, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 27, Richard Palarchio, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Monday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 28, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 28, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 28, Daniel Vandenhem, Troy, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 29, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 29, Melissa Hearth, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies House League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 1, Guy Dufresne, Wixom, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 1, Robert Peurach, Madison Hts., Five Star Lanes, 5 5 5 League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Michael Gaddy, West Bloomfield, Cherry Hill Lanes, MDUSBC Open Championship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Donn Richardson Jr., Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 3, Renard Hall, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, Royal Guys & Dolls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 4, Michael Gaddy, West Bloomfield, Cherry Hill Lanes, MDUSBC Open Championship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 4, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes, MDUSBC Open Championship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 5, Thomas Smith, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, Arthur Degroot, Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 7, Brock Heichel, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 8, Edwin Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March, 9, James Sherman, Ferndale, Bowl One Lanes, Dunord Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 10, Brian Thompson, Flat Rock, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Erica Ewald (825), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Yvonne Jones (802), Troy, Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, David Ewald (835), Macomb, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, John Tovar (812), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, James Debbs (804), Rochester Hills, Shelby Lanes, Kings & Queens</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 18, David Silverman (807), Farmington Hills, Royal Lanes, Mixed Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, Keontae Adams (813), Pontiac, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 21, John Tovar (822), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 21, Corey Miller (820), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 22, Chris McLarty (809), Oxford, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 23, Dale Barger (815), Holly, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 23, David Martin (801), Oxford, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 24, Thomas Weiberg (806), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 27, Mario McCree (800), Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 27, Charles Graddick Jr. (814), Detroit, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 27, Tim Brittain (802), Lake Orion, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 5, Lauren Roberts (803), Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Luxury Ladies Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, John Taylor (802), Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, John Robertson (826), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, David Shanbaum (831), Windsor, Drakeshire Lanes, Downtown Fox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 6, Mark Hansen (817), Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-72590592637513525742012-02-23T08:48:00.000-08:002012-02-23T08:48:09.595-08:00Sullins Wins MDUSBC Senior Masters<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 24, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Harold Sullins of Chesterfield beat 2005 MDUSBC Senior Masters champion Ed Austreng of Waterford Township 470-360 in the two-game title match to win the MDUSBC Senior Masters title at Rosebowl Lanes in Roseville and took home the top prize of $3,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After qualifying second with a six-game total of 1,439, Sullins remained undefeated with wins over Rick Capaldi of Canton 483-446, Martin Janeski of Wyandotte 418-382, William Haynes of Rochester Hills 458-327, Sam Girgenti of Clinton Township 420-400 and Austreng the first time 440-391.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sullins averaged 229.3 for 18 games of competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This was a satisfying win considering I learned to bowl in this center as a youth.” said Sullins. “The first match against Capaldi was one of the toughest I faced during the tournament even though all of the opponents were tough.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Austreng was the top qualifier with 1,444. In match play he defeated Mike Lee of Dearborn Heights 449-436, John Milletics of Sandusky 472-380, Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights 419-414 and Anthony Dadeppo of Troy 440-383 before losing to Sullins 440-391 the first time. In the loser’s bracket he beat Albert Amella III of Macomb 414-392 to advance to the championship match. He averaged 219.4 and took home $1,500 as the runner-up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amella qualified 25th with 1,307. He beat LaBlance Winder of Madison Heights 410-341 before getting knocked into the loser’s bracket by Ken Wyatt 460-459. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Richard Schultz of Warren 479-390, Edward Mintz of Canton 444-443, Douglas Spicer of Canton 452-378, John Milletics 400-368, Anthony Dadeppo 491-470 and Sam Girgenti of Clinton Township 487-457 before getting knocked out by Austreng 414-392. Amella averaged 221.9 and cashed for $1,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Girgenti qualified 22nd with 1,317 and beat James Coleman of Clinton Township 373-371, Anthony Stipcak Jr. of Redford 454-374 and Douglas Spicer 431-416 before falling into the loser’s bracket with a loss to Sullins 420-400. In the loser’s bracket he beat Michael Lucente of Warren 391-390 before falling to Amella 487-457. He averaged 212.4 and took home $750.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lucente finished fifth for $500 and averaged 221.7.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dadeppo ended up sixth, picking up $500 after averaging 217.8.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wyatt finished seventh, averaged 224.8 and cashed for $400.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Milletics took home $400 for his eighth place finish, averaging 214.9.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other Oakland County seniors who cashed were Bill Haynes of Rochester Hills for $300, LaBlance Winder of Madison Heights $225, Thomas Strobl of Bloomfield $200, Rod Bryant of Oak Park $200, Ken Kossick of Commerce $150, Philip Horowitz of West Bloomfield $125, David Silverman of Farmington Hills $120 and Mitch Jabczenski Sr. of Novi $120.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leonard Cianciolo of Warren won the Super Senior competition for non-qualifiers 60 years of age and over. He defeated Thomas Murphy of St. Clair Shores 224-173 for the title. He won $200 for his efforts and Murphy walked away with a check for $175.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Kenneth Jordan, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Mark D’Angelo, Troy, Fairlanes, Tuesday Early Elks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Robert Seeman, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 8, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Jeffrey Kendall, Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Keontae Adams, Pontiac, Cloverlanes, Thursday Elite 4 Some</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, David VonKnorring, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 10, Jason Maples, Livonia, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 11, Emmanuel Madden, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Robert VanSickle, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Scott Schwerin, Madison Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Holy Cross</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Kevin Edwards, Washington, Fairlanes, BTI Sunday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Joshua Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 13, Mark Strzalkowski, Dearborn Hts., Country Lanes, Monday Nite Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 13, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 14, Christine Bator, Warren, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 14, Floyd Speer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 14, Steve Lezotte Jr., Troy, Cherry Hill Lanes, Tuesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, Pete Vannini Jr., Rochester Hills, Classic Lanes, Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, James Ezell Jr., New Baltimore, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, George Persinger II, Lake Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 15, Thomas Shibuta, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Erica Ewald, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Kenneth Halstead, Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Yvonne Jones, Troy, Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, David Smolinski, Warren, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, David Vaughn, Shelby Twp., Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Dale Wood, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Robert McKelton Jr., Southfield, Hartfield Lanes, Greater Grace Temple Friday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, Roger Turk, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, FOE District 10 Travel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, John Tovar, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, FOE District 10 Travel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 19, Adam Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 20, John Flores, Novi, Plaza Lanes, Plaza Men</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Lawrence Cooper (801), Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Robert Seeman (802), Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Scot Woodward (809), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Jeffrey Kendall (826), Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Glen Pilon (805), Farmington Hills, Five Star Lanes, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 10, Jason Maples (817), Livonia, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 11, Emmanuel Madden (825), Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 14, Joseph Bator (802), Warren, Astro Lanes, Tuesday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 14, Jason Maples (800), Livonia, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 16, Erica Ewald (825), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, S&B Ladies Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, Yvonne Jones (802), Troy, Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 17, David Ewald (835), Macomb, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-25171639357274411012012-02-15T08:26:00.000-08:002012-02-15T08:27:37.086-08:00Austreng, Dadeppo, Girgenti and Sullins Still Alive in MDUSBC Senior Masters<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 17, 2012 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Metro Detroit USBC Association Senior Masters tournament qualifying and first rounds of match play wrapped up at Rosebowl Lanes in Roseville Sunday, Feb. 12. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ed Austreng of Waterford Township, Tony Dadeppo of Troy, Sam Girgenti of St. Clair Shores and Harold Sullins of Chesterfield Township remained undefeated in the double elimination format. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Austreng was the top qualifier with a six-game total of 1,444. In match play he remained undefeated with wins over Mike Lee of Dearborn Heights 449-436, John Milletics of Sandusky 472-380 and Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights in the two-game matches in the double elimination format. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dadeppo qualified 21st with 1,317. In match play he beat Tim Baker of Shelby Township 402-387, defending champion Rick Vittone of Tecumseh, Ontario 453-432 and Enrico Odorico of Macomb 460-429. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Girgenti stayed alive with victories over James Coleman of Clinton Township 373-371, Tony Stipcak of Redford 454-374 and Doug Spicer of Canton 431-416. He qualified 22nd with 1,317. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sullins beat Rick Capaldi of Canton 483-446, Martin Janeski of Wyandotte 418-382 and Bill Haynes of Rochester Hills 458-327, after qualifying second with 1,439. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alive in the loser’s bracket are Albert Amella III of Macomb, John Milletics, Mike Lucente of Warren and Ken Wyatt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top qualifier Austreng bowled 1,444 on games of 215, 280, 225, 265, 236 and 223. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 154-player field averaged 203.6, with the top 32 finalists averaging 223.2. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The final rounds of match play begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Rosebowl Lanes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rosebowl Lanes is located at 28001 Groesbeck Highway in Roseville, telephone (586) 771-4140. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 1, David Straughen, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 1, Sherri Shore, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Wednesday Night Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 1, Shaun Kreft, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Paul Szumny, Commerce Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Lane Lauer, Ortonville, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Collin Jump, Farmington Hills, Luxury Lanes, Farmington Harrison</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Saturday Merry Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, Renard Hall, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, Royal Guys & Dolls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, Christopher Kempkens, Warren, Astro Lanes, Every Other Saturday Nite Pin Busters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 5, Kenneth Voodre, Troy, Royal Lanes, Jack Fulco Sunday Early Risers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Kenneth Jordan, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Dennis Gardner, Detroit, Rosebowl Lanes, Men’s Industrial Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Andre Davis, Detroit, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Mark D’Angelo, Troy, Fairlanes, Tuesday Early Elks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 8, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Jeffrey Kendall, Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Keontae Adams, Pontiac, Cloverlanes, Thursday Elite 4 Some</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, David VonKnorring, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 10, Jason Maples, Livonia, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 11, Emmanuel Madden, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Robert VanSickle, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Scott Schwerin, Madison Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Holy Cross</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 12, Joshua Jablonski, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 13, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Paul Szumny (813), Commerce Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, James Rice IV (822), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Lawrence Cooper (801), Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Scot Woodward (809), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Jeffrey Kendall (826), Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 9, Glen Pilon (805), Farmington Hills, Five Star Lanes, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 10, Jason Maples (817), Livonia, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 11, Emmanuel Madden (825), Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-73319509334476512692012-02-09T08:50:00.000-08:002012-02-09T08:50:52.587-08:00Lang Posts NSBA Triumph<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 10, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local cashers were Mark Hatchigian of Novi for $90 and Mike LaRocca of New Hudson $90.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ed DeBlock was the top qualifier and Rick Vittone of Canada had the top game with 269.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the NSBA contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC SENIOR MASTERS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First place will pay $3,000 with $1,500 for runner-up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are still openings for the event. The cost is $120. Contact the MDUSBC office at (248) 443-2695 ext. 105 to enter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rosebowl Lanes is located at 28001 Groesbeck Highway in Roseville, telephone (586) 771-4140.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Roderick Bryant, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Monday Morning Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Richard Hotz, Oxford, Universal Lanes, Monday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Lyle Schaefer, Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Shawn Maxwell, Milford, Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Jeffrey Smith, Pontiac, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Donald Schlamb Jr., Canton, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Michael Stephens, Fraser, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Andrew Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Kenneth Kossick, Commerce, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Michael Burton, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 21, Bryan Murphree, Rochester Hills, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 21, Gary Wodowski, Harrison Twp., Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 22, Jake Monto, Walbridge Ohio, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, David Baker, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Gregory Brown, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Nelson Greaves, Waterford Twp., Ford Lanes, Ford Research 2011-12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Scott McClue, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Timothy Gallero, Pontiac, North Hill Lanes, Tuesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 25, Thomas Delmotte Jr., Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 25, Winston Coles, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, James Kulha, Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, George Barnes, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, Anthony Maurice, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Thursday T-Bird Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, Kenneth Meyer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 27, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, John Buffa, Macomb, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, Mason Brantley, Detroit, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Phillip Hanna, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Rick Capaldi, Canton, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 30, Robert Lhamon, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Plaza Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 30, Brian Waltz, Oxford, Airway Lanes, Monday Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 31, Thomas Woolcock, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Tuesday Nite 5 Star Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 31, Jason Hess, Warren, Thunderbird Lanes, Tuesday Night Mixed Trio + 1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 1, David Straughen, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 1, Sherri Shore, Pontiac, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Wednesday Night Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Paul Szumny, Commerce Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Lane Lauer, Ortonville, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, Collin Jump, Farmington Hills, Luxury Lanes, Farmington Harrison</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Saturday Merry Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, Renard Hall, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, Royal Guys & Dolls</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, Christopher Kempkens, Warren, Astro Lanes, Every Other Saturday Nite Pin Busters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 5, Kenneth Voodre, Troy, Royal Lanes, Jack Fulco Sunday Early Risers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Kenneth Jordan, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 7, Mark D’Angelo, Troy, Fairlanes, Tuesday Early Elks</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Robert Learn (804), Macomb, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr. (825), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz (816), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Donald Haefner (823), Troy, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, David Baker (846), Oak Park, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Gregory Brown (814), Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Jennifer Maples (802), Lathrup Village, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Pierre Jackson (800), Detroit, Hartfield Lanes, Inner City Fellowship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, George Barnes (806), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 27, Alan Reich (802), Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Pin Slammers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, John Grego (835), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Scratch Doubles Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, Mason Brantley (802), Detroit, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Phillip Hanna (804), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Rick Capaldi (815), Canton, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 31, Jeffrey Austreng (807), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 31, Alan Pittman (802), Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 4, James Rice IV (822), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feb. 6, Lawrence Cooper (801), Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-55278106744429680682012-02-02T07:03:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:03:48.503-08:00Capaldi Wins MDUSBC Masters<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 3, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC MASTERS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rick Capaldi of Canton won the Metro Detroit USBC Association Masters Tournament at Century Bowl in Waterford Township Sunday when he defeated Corey Miller of Grand Blanc 734-691 to win the $4,000 first prize and the title. Miller settled for the second place check of $2,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capaldi was the 20th qualifier with a 10-game total of 2,255. He averaged 231.1 for the entire tournament and 233.7 in match play. He remained in the winner’s bracket by defeating Andrew Featherstone of White Lake 696-688, Ronnie Sparks Jr. of Ecorse 665-595, Craig Nidiffer of Trenton 590-560, Joseph Krajenke of Clinton Township 815-684 and Miller 773-759 en route to the final match. In the final match he lost to Miller 659-635 to force a final set, where he prevailed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“It may take a while, but dreams do come true,” said the 62-year-old Capaldi. Capaldi also won the MDUSBC Super Senior competition in 2010 and was runner-up in 2011.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miller qualified sixth with 2,321. He averaged 228.2 for 34 games of tournament competition. In match play he remained in the winner’s bracket with victories over Patrick Cusick of Sterling Heights 640-545, George Juszczyk Jr. of Dearborn Heights 652-640, Scott Bowersock of Dearborn Heights 713-639 and Brian Thompson of Flat Rock 594-592 before falling to Capaldi the first time 773-759. In the loser’s bracket he defeated Nidiffer 730-705 before beating Capaldi 659-635 to force the final match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nidiffer qualified 12th with 2,299 and cashed for $1,500 for third place. He won his first two matches against Jeffrey Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills 664-577 and Alan Pittman of Clarkston 683-661 before being knocked into the loser’s bracket by Capaldi 590-560. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Michael Chism of Redford 709-644, Juszczyk 687-641, Thompson 782-518, defending champion Mason Brantley of Detroit 719-687 before ending his day with a loss to Miller 730-705.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2011 champion Brantley was seeded ninth by tournament rule with 2,282 and took home $1,000 for fourth place. He won his first match over Kevin Trumbull of Romulus 705-698 before being knocked into the loser’s bracket by Krajenke 686-659. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Jeffrey Austreng of Waterford Township 744-633, Sparks 721-613, Bowersock 802-651, Jake Monto of Walbridge, Ohio 778-591, Krajenke 697-645 before being knocked out of the tournament by Nidiffer 719-687.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Krajenke and Thompson each earned $750 for their efforts. Monto and Juszczyk Jr. took home $500 each for seventh and eighth respectively.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Former champions Jeffrey Austreng of Waterford Township finished 19th for $275, David Tulak of Taylor finished 21st for $275 and Kerry Kreft of Warren 27th for $225.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top qualifier 2006 champion David Ewald of Macomb won his first two matches, then lost his next two to get knocked out of the competition and cashed for $400. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other local bowlers who cashed were Alan Pittman for $325, John Robertson of Waterford Township $275, Andy Featherstone of White Lake $225, Jeff Suma Sr. of Auburn Hills $225 and Glen Pilon of Farmington Hills $150.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan and Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants are co-sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Roderick Bryant, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Monday Morning Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Richard Hotz, Oxford, Universal Lanes, Monday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Lyle Schaefer, Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Shawn Maxwell, Milford, Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Jeffrey Smith, Pontiac, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Donald Schlamb Jr., Canton, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Michael Stephens, Fraser, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Andrew Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Kenneth Kossick, Commerce, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Michael Burton, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 21, Bryan Murphree, Rochester Hills, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 21, Gary Wodowski, Harrison Twp., Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 22, Jake Monto, Walbridge Ohio, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Gregory Brown, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, James Battishill, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Nelson Greaves, Waterford Twp., Ford Lanes, Ford Research 2011-12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Scott McClue, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Timothy Gallero, Pontiac, North Hill Lanes, Tuesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Alan Reich, Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 25, Thomas Delmotte Jr., Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 25, Winston Coles, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, James Kulha, Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, George Barnes, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 27, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, John Buffa, Macomb, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, Mason Brantley, Detroit, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Phillip Hanna, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Rick Capaldi, Canton, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 30, Robert Lhamon, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Plaza Men</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Robert Learn (804), Macomb, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr. (825), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz (816), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Donald Haefner (823), Troy, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Gregory Brown (814), Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Jennifer Maples (802), Lathrup Village, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 24, Pierre Jackson (800), Detroit, Hartfield Lanes, Inner City Fellowship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 26, George Barnes (806), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 27, Alan Reich (802), Farmington, Wonderland Lanes, Pin Slammers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, John Grego (835), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Scratch Doubles Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 28, Mason Brantley (802), Detroit, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Phillip Hanna (804), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Any Combo Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 29, Rick Capaldi (815), Canton, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-50878337841644861622012-01-25T07:57:00.000-08:002012-01-25T07:57:22.925-08:00David Ewald Paces MDUSBC Masters Qualifying<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 27, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC MASTERS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Metro Detroit USBC Association Masters tournament qualifying wrapped up at Century Bowl in Waterford Township Sunday, Jan. 22 with David Ewald of Macomb leading the 10-game qualifying round with 2,497.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2006 MDUSBC Masters champion Ewald averaged 249.7 for the two days of qualifying rounds. Five-game rounds of 1,273 and 1,224 propelled him to the lead. Ewald shot a high game of 280 and led qualifying by 19 pins over Larry Walker of Garden City. Ewald had games of 266-258-248-233-268-242-280-222-263-217. Ewald will face Jeff Edwards of Sterling Heights in first round match play action on Saturday, Jan. 28.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walker had five-game qualifying blocks of 1,180 and 1,298 on Sunday to be seeded second. He faces Christopher Daubenspeck of St. Clair Shores.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Defending champion Mason Brantley of Detroit is seeded ninth and will face Kevin Trumbull of Romulus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The maximum field of 160 averaged 205.9, with the top 32 finalists averaging 228.5. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walker had the top qualifying block with 1,298. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top game honors went to Jake Monto of Walbridge, Ohio and Gary Wodowski of Harrison Township with 300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Match play begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Century Bowl in the double elimination three-game match play format. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a complete listing of entrants visit www.mdusbc.com under tournament results and 2012 MDUSBC Masters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turbo 2-N-1 Grips, Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan and Ansara's Big Boy Restaurants are co-sponsors of the MDUSBC Masters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 2, Edward Flowers, West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Monday Men’s Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 2, Richard Rodriguez, White Lake, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 3, Andrew Bennett, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 3, Keith Kingston, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, James Wojcik, Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, Edward Gignac, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, David Gignac, White Lake, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, Robert Makowiec, Brighton, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 7, Robert Hamann Jr., Warren, Astro Lanes, Survivors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Robert Vervinck Jr., Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Robert Learn, Macomb, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 11, Kenneth Burdick, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Yvon Banks, White Lake, Wonderland, Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Anthony Weems, West Bloomfield, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Robert Suszek, Hazel Park, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Pierre Belanger Jr., Royal Oak, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 13, Anthony Dadeppo, Troy, Five Star Lanes, Five Star Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 13, Steven Stewart, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, Donald Cromie, Royal Oak, 300 Bowl, Saturday Night Strikers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, David Ewald, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, David Ewald, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 15, Karl Duhart, Detroit, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Roderick Bryant, Oak Park, Cloverlanes, Monday Morning Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Richard Hotz, Oxford, Universal Lanes, Monday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Lyle Schaefer, Southfield, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Shawn Maxwell, Milford, Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Jeffrey Smith, Pontiac, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Seniors Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz, Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Michael Stephens, Fraser, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Andrew Featherstone, White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 19, Kenneth Kossick, Commerce, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 21, Bryan Murphree, Rochester Hills, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 21, Gary Wodowski, Harrison Twp., Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 22, Jake Monto, Walbridge Ohio, Century Bowl, MDUSBC Masters</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 4, Bill Mueller (806), Plymouth, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 9, Barry Fishman (815), Bloomfield Hills, Country Lanes, Brotherhood E-Jacobson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Thomas Tubbs Sr. (825), White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, Gregory Brown (806), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Battle Of The Sexes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, David Ewald (879), Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Robert Learn (804), Macomb, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 17, Allen Bordui Jr. (825), Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 18, Lawrence Mertz (816), Orion, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, Jennifer Maples (802), Lathrup Village, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-55081566316917021112012-01-17T12:50:00.000-08:002012-01-17T12:50:33.626-08:00Henderson Wins First MMBA Crown<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 20, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duane Henderson of Detroit won his first Budweiser Michigan Majors title with a 267-199 victory over Dale Hofmeister of Essexville at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Henderson, a 14-year member, qualified first for the stepladder with a nine-game total of 2,290, an average of 254. He took home the top prize of $1,400.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hofmeister qualified second and beat Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly 234-178 to move to the championship match. Hofmeister earned $700.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier in the stepladder finals Chamberlain dispatched Ryan Mitter of St. Clair Shores 222-218 and Carleton Chambers of Detroit 223-206. Chamberlain received $600, Chambers $500 and Mitter $400.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perfect 300 games were bowled by Henderson, Hofmeister and Doug Evans of Gibraltar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be Feb. 18 at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Gary Gumtow, Waterford Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Yvonne Jones, Troy, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Robert Arney, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Douglas Brandon, Commerce Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes, Tuesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, John Robertson, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Dewan Gary, Oak Park, Bonanza Lanes, Wednesday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Kirk Reinert, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Country Keglers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Richard Kruk, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Elvin Davis Jr., West Bloomfield, Cloverlanes, Sinai Grace</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Byron Robinson, Farmington Hills, Renaissance Family Bowling Center, Monday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Eric Tulley, Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 29, Alesha Cook, Redford, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 29, Robert Makowiec, Brighton, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 29, Raymond Lackey, Novi, Cloverlanes, Thursday Elite 4 Some</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 30, Joseph Najor, Madison Hts., Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 30, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 30, Larry Cook, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Friday 300 Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 2, Edward Flowers, West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Monday Men’s Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 2, Richard Rodriguez, White Lake, Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 3, Andrew Bennett, Royal Oak, Five Star Lanes, Chrysler Central Engineering</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 3, Keith Kingston, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, James Wojcik, Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, Edward Gignac, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, David Gignac, White Lake, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 5, Robert Makowiec, Brighton, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 7, Robert Hamann Jr., Warren, Astro Lanes, Survivors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Robert Vervinck Jr., Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Thomas Tubbs Sr., White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Robert Learn, Macomb, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 11, Kenneth Burdick, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Yvon Banks, White Lake, Wonderland, Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Anthony Weems, West Bloomfield, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Robert Suszek, Hazel Park, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 12, Pierre Belanger Jr., Royal Oak, Astro Lanes, Thursday Night Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 13, Steven Stewart, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, David Ewald, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, David Ewald, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 15, Karl Duhart, Detroit, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 16, Richard Hotz, Oxford, Universal Lanes, Monday Night Men’s</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Michael McCleskey (801), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Monday Morning Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Mark Thompson (806), White Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Monday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, John Robertson (825), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Robert Vervinck Jr. (803), Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Matthew Coleman (805), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 4, Bill Mueller (806), Plymouth, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 9, Barry Fishman (815), Bloomfield Hills, Country Lanes, Brotherhood E-Jacobson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 10, Thomas Tubbs Sr. (825), White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, Gregory Brown (806), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Battle Of The Sexes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 14, David Ewald (879), Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-40551013785483698762012-01-05T06:47:00.000-08:002012-01-05T06:47:34.384-08:00USBC President Resigns<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 6, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jim Sturm has stepped down as United States Bowling Congress President and from the USBC Board of Directors after accepting the newly created position of Executive Director of Bowling Operations for the Tri-Properties Hotel and Casino group in Reno, Nev.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I am excited to have the opportunity to join a team dedicated to renovating the National Bowling Stadium in Reno for future generations,” Sturm said. “I felt stepping aside was necessary to avoid any appearance of a potential conflict and for the protection of USBC.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier, as reported in the January issue of BJI, Sturm said he saw no conflict and intended to stay on as USBC President. His new role will be to bring corporate groups and conventions that have an affinity toward bowling to Reno and the Tri-Properties. He also will run a training academy in Reno, using USBC coaching and development programs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The USBC Board of Directors will meet on Jan. 28, and will take action to select a president for the remainder of the term that ends on July 31. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 16, Stephen Jamroz Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 17, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Airway Lanes, Lil Rich Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 17, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., Taylor Lanes, Budweiser Michigan Majors Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Marcus Smith, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Sunday Holy Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, William Wortinger, Belleville, Country Lanes, Sunday Goodtimers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr., Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Jamal-Akil Hughes, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Andre Barnes, Bloomfield Hills, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Kim Meadows, Southfield, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Brandon Teddy, Wixom, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Everett Houston Jr., Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 22, Jonathan Parker, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 22, Carl Lewis Sr., Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 23, Robert Vervinck Jr., Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 23, Keith Clancy, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Gary Gumtow, Waterford Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Yvonne Jones, Troy, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Robert Arney, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, John Robertson, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Alan Pittman, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Dewan Gary, Oak Park, Bonanza Lanes, Wednesday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Richard Kruk, Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Elvin Davis Jr., West Bloomfield, Cloverlanes, Sinai Grace</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Byron Robinson, Farmington Hills, Renaissance Family Bowling Center, Monday Morning Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 28, Eric Tulley, Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 29, Robert Makowiec, Brighton, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 30, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 2, Edward Flowers, West Bloomfield, Mayflower Lanes, Monday Men’s Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan. 3, Keith Kingston, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Andrew Bennett (815), Royal Oak, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Lawrence Skalsky (800), Royal Oak, Luxury Lanes, Every Other Sunday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr. (847), Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Kim Meadows (800), Southfield, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 20, Corey Miller (801), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Thomas Shively (810), Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Men’s Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 22, Thomas Spada Jr. (816), Troy, Imperial Lanes, Business & Industrial</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 22, Christopher Steward (802), Clawson, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Michael McCleskey (801), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Monday Morning Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, John Robertson (825), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Robert Vervinck Jr. (803), Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-22079487710190346202011-12-28T11:26:00.000-08:002011-12-28T11:26:20.110-08:00Tulak Prevails in NSBA Action<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 30, 2011 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Larry Walker of Garden City was the top qualifier and also recorded the top game with 300. He ended cashing for $250. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next NSBA event will be Jan. 14 at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Darrell Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, Allan Weinger, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, Johnathon Axtell, South Lyon, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Michael Rearick, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Kenneth Meredith, Hartland, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Senior Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Corey Courser, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, Daniel McLalin, Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, William Schemers Jr., Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Thomas Szafran, Novi, Mayflower Lanes, Friday Knights</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Douglas Melton, Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Vincente Sumalde, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Chad McCain, Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Anthony Zelechowski, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Thomas Harrison, Keego Harbor, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Johnny Adams II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Domingo Collazo Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 13, Troy Franz, Commerce Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 13, Floyd Speer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 13, Daniel Burkett, Madison Hts., Sunnybrook Lanes, Corpus Christi</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 14, Marc Michaelian, Livonia, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 14, Brian York, Rochester, Van Dyke Bowl, Wednesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Marc Manganello, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Jason Malecki, White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 16, Stephen Jamroz Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 17, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Airway Lanes, Lil Rich Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 17, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., Taylor Lanes, Budweiser Michigan Majors Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Marcus Smith, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Sunday Holy Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr., Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Jamal-Akil Hughes, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Andre Barnes, Bloomfield Hills, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Brandon Teddy, Wixom, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Everett Houston Jr., Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 22, Jonathan Parker, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 22, Carl Lewis Sr., Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 23, Robert Vervinck Jr., Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 23, Keith Clancy, Macomb, Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Gary Gumtow, Waterford Twp., Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 26, Yvonne Jones, Troy, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Robert Arney, Berkley, Taylor Lanes, Downriver Contractors</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Steven Stewart (803), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, LeAndre Thomas (806), Southfield, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Jeffrey Maluzhinsky (820), Troy, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Corey Olsen (804), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Chad McCain (801), Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Timothy Schomberg (815), Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Marvin Slappy (836), Hazel Park, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Michael Caples (805), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 14, Michael Bialik (811), Hazel Park, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Delano Voletti (804), Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Andrew Bennett (815), Royal Oak, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Lawrence Skalsky (800), Royal Oak, Luxury Lanes, Every Other Sunday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr. (847), Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 20, Corey Miller (801), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 21, Thomas Shively (810), Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Men’s Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 27, Robert Vervinck Jr. (803), Rochester Hills, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-46964199152326403312011-12-21T08:51:00.000-08:002011-12-21T08:51:26.497-08:00Chamberlain Wins MMBA Tournament of Champions<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 23, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chamberlain Sr. is a member of the MMBA Hall of Fame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only other Oakland County casher was Troy Stus of South Lyon for $200.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be Jan. 14 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC WOMENS SERIES</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Williams qualified ninth in the field of 56 with a four-game total of 862. Her qualifying total included a final game of 256. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oczepek was the top qualifier with 946 and leads the Blumark cup standings with 196 points after winning the inaugural event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments” and Women’s Series page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event was sponsored by Ebonite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Darrell Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, Allan Weinger, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, Johnathon Axtell, South Lyon, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Michael Rearick, Madison Hts., Thunderbird Lanes, Chrysler Elks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Kenneth Meredith, Hartland, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Senior Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, Daniel McLalin, Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, William Schemers Jr., Highland, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Thomas Szafran, Novi, Mayflower Lanes, Friday Knights</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Douglas Melton, Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Vincente Sumalde, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Chad McCain, Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Anthony Zelechowski, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Thomas Harrison, Keego Harbor, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Johnny Adams II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Domingo Collazo Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 13, Troy Franz, Commerce Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 13, Floyd Speer, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 14, Marc Michaelian, Livonia, Novi Bowl, Men’s Lutheran</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 14, Brian York, Rochester, Van Dyke Bowl, Wednesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Marc Manganello, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Tim Brittain, Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Jason Malecki, White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 16, Stephen Jamroz Jr., Sterling Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 17, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, Airway Lanes, Lil Rich Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 17, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., Taylor Lanes, Budweiser Michigan Majors Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Marcus Smith, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Sunday Holy Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr., Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Jamal-Akil Hughes, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Andre Barnes, Bloomfield Hills, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Steven Stewart (803), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, LeAndre Thomas (806), Southfield, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Jeffrey Maluzhinsky (820), Troy, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Corey Olsen (804), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Chad McCain (801), Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Timothy Schomberg (815), Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Marvin Slappy (836), Hazel Park, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Michael Caples (805), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 14, Michael Bialik (811), Hazel Park, Bowl One Lanes, Ford General Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 15, Delano Voletti (804), Lake Orion, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Andrew Bennett (815), Royal Oak, Fairlanes, Strikes & Spares</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 18, Lawrence Skalsky (800), Royal Oak, Luxury Lanes, Every Other Sunday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 19, Douglas Evans Sr. (847), Gibraltar, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-91414561303733795822011-12-15T11:38:00.000-08:002011-12-15T11:38:01.077-08:00Niedermeyer Wins 500 Club Tournament<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 16, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC 500 CLUB</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christine Wissinger of Clinton Township shot the highest game of the event with 258.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete results are at www.mdusbc.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 21, Levar Shoulders, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 22, Kevin Stancato, South Lyon, Woodland Lanes, Tuesday Night Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 22, Julius Maisano, Redford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 23, Mark Saroli, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 25, Richard Botrell, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 25, Kory Walker, Rochester Hills, Pampa Lanes, Pampa Junior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 25, Brian Thomason, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 28, Charles Richardson Jr., Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 28, Roy Taylor, Flint, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 29, Dennis O’Neill, Rochester Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 29, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 30, Donald Stehlin Jr., Royal Oak, Shore Lanes, Detroit Reg Knights of St. John</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 30, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Leonard Kersten, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Darrell Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, Allan Weinger, Farmington Hills, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, Johnathon Axtell, South Lyon, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Kenneth Meredith, Hartland, Airway Lanes, Airway Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 7, Alan Moore, Farmington Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Semi Senior Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, Daniel McLalin, Dearborn Hts., Hazel Park Bowl, Detroit Traveling All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 8, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Thomas Szafran, Novi, Mayflower Lanes, Friday Knights</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, Greenfield Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Douglas Melton, Hazel Park, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Vincente Sumalde, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Chad McCain, Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Anthony Zelechowski, Hazel Park, Bonanza Lanes, Saturday Night Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Willie Wilson, Pontiac, Airway Lanes, Thunder Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Thomas Harrison, Keego Harbor, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Todd Ullrich, South Lyon, Novi Bowl, Monday Junior House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Johnny Adams II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, TCAC Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Michael Caples, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Domingo Collazo Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 22, Julius Maisano (858), Redford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 23, Ronald Mijal (804), Novi, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 27, Jonathan Faber (815), Shelby Twp., Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 30, Corey Miller (815), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 30, Ralph Gates II (817), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Steven Stewart (803), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Hartford Memorial Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 9, Jeffrey Maluzhinsky (820), Troy, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Corey Olsen (804), Waterford Twp., Wonderland Lanes, High Rollers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 10, Chad McCain (801), Canton, Plum Hollow Lanes, Saturday Nite Elite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Timothy Schomberg (815), Waterford Twp., Lakewood Lanes, Lakewood Monday Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Marvin Slappy (836), Hazel Park, Fairlanes, Our Lady Of Fatima Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 12, Michael Caples (805), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Pop’s Comets</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-40994028881894504942011-12-08T06:22:00.000-08:002011-12-08T06:22:17.869-08:00Churchill Wins MDUSBC Queens<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">December 9, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC QUEENS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top qualifier Sara Litteral shot 1,462 including games of 279-229-257-247-238-212. She finished fifth for $100.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Churchill took home the top check of $900 plus a tiara pendent necklace compliments of Chinn Jewelry. Bator settled for $450.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Defending champion Aleksandra Hudak of Taylor finished just out of the money in 18th place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete results are available at www.mdusbc.com under “Tournaments”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event was sponsored by Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and Chinn Jewelry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 16, Ronald Robertson, Wayne, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 17, Edwin Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 17, Jeffrey Kendall, Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Gregory Lewis Sr., Hazel Park, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Jason Mercado, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 20, Edward Byczek, Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 21, Levar Shoulders, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 23, Mark Saroli, Oxford, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 25, Richard Botrell, Ferndale, Luxury Lanes, Friday Night Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 25, Kory Walker, Rochester Hills, Pampa Lanes, Pampa Junior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 25, Brian Thomason, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Westside Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 28, Charles Richardson Jr., Belleville, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 29, Dennis O’Neill, Rochester Hills, Cherry Hill Lanes, Thursday Nite Men’s Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 29, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 30, Donald Stehlin Jr., Royal Oak, Shore Lanes, Detroit Reg Knights of St. John</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 30, Julius Bierkamp, Ferndale, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, David Hughes, Hazel Park, Universal Lanes, Thursday Community</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 1, Robert Makowiec, Huntington Woods, Wonderland Lanes, Thursday 5:30 Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, Erik Stanley, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 2, John Bennett, Clarkston, Sterling Lanes, Friday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends Of Charlie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Justin Neiman, Warren, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Anthony Wright, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Toni Goodwin, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, LTB & Frenz Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Mary Jackson, Novi, Bronco Lanes, Red Devils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, Darrell, Stephens, 300 Bowl, Sunday Trippers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 5, LaVern George, Waterford Twp., Cloverlanes, TCAC</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Gregory Hall, Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Tuesday Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Edward Grace III, Howell, 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 6, Mark Hansen, Shelby Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 16, Dennis Deaver (804), Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 16, Justin Kozikowski (813), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 17, Edwin Austreng (804), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Gregory Lewis Sr. (810), Hazel Park, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Joseph Najor (833), Madison Hts., Bowl One Lanes, St. Cletus Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 19, Jay Lang (805), Sterling Hts., Bowl One Lanes, Saturday Nite Mixers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 22, Julius Maisano (858), Redford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 23, Ronald Mijal (804), Novi, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dec. 3, Edward Manning Jr. (817), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Friends of Charlie</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-85851084897590414642011-11-23T12:46:00.000-08:002011-11-23T12:46:32.171-08:00Walker Wins MMBA Championship<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 25, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Larry Walker of Garden City won the 44th Budweiser Michigan Majors Championship at Cherry Hill Lanes in Dearborn Heights with a 225-210 victory over defending champion Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walker took home the top prize of $1,500 after qualifying second and defeating Ken Wyatt of Sterling Heights 300-258 to advance to the final match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lorincz was the top qualifier to the stepladder finals with a six-game record of 1,560, an average of 260 on games of 267, 213, 277, 255, 300 and 248. He received $750 for his efforts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This was huge, the most rewarding win I have had.” said Walker. “I will be 55 next week and I never thought I was going to win again against these talented young kids.” This was Walker’s ninth MMBA title and the third time he’d won the Championship Tournament.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“This was exciting to almost win back-to-back Championship Tournaments.” said Lorincz. “I want a rematch.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stepladder finals began with Anthony Hargar of Flint beating Dan Folkes of Belleville 243-207 and Wyatt narrowly defeating Hargar 227-226.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wyatt cashed for $650, Hargar $550 and Folkes $450.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bob Chamberlain Jr. of Holly was the only local casher for $300 for his sixth place finish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next MMBA event will be the Tournament of Champions on Dec. 17 at Taylor Lanes in Taylor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the MMBA contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Thomas Mascaro, Milford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Mark McGinnis, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Scott Jones, Livonia, Drakeshire Lanes, Merchant Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Terry McComb, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Andrew Rini, Ortonville, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Carl McCarty, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Michael Burgess, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, John Dannenberg II, Walled Lake, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Alvin Fick Jr., Commerce Twp., Mayflower Lanes, Friday Seniors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Steve Ewald, Wixom, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, James Halanski, Warren, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Noah Bigelow, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 5, Clifford Outley, Westland, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 6, Tyler Kitchen, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Sunday Majors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 7, Richard Kotovich, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 7, David Westfall, Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 9, Edward Andrews, Southfield, Royal Lanes, Local 1264</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 9, Robert Riley III, Warren, Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Daniel Markland, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Tommie Gray, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Brandon Bingham, Taylor, Plum Hollow Lanes, TNT Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 12, Craig Nidiffer, Trenton, Hazel Park Bowl, Quad Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 13, Art Brown, Lansing, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 14, James Evans II, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Fellowship Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 14, Phillip Coyle, Highland, Century Bowl, Century Skirts & Shirts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 14, Keith Oswald, Farmington Hills, Luxury Lanes, Detroit Rotary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 15, Anthony Livingston Jr., Southfield, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 15, Herschel Clemmons, Lathrup Village, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 16, Ronald Robertson, Wayne, Plum Hollow Lanes, Wednesday Senior Mixed Doubles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 17, Edwin Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 17, Jeffrey Kendall, Clawson, Bowl One Lanes, CTE Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Gregory Lewis Sr., Hazel Park, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Jason Mercado, Madison Hts., Royal Lanes, Royal DPL Mixed League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 20, Edward Byczek, Roseville, Bowl One Lanes, Sunday Moanin’</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 21, Levar Shoulders, Hazel Park, Rosebowl Lanes, Our Lady Queen of Peace</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Charles Taylor (803), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Tuesday Prime Time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Fredric Rossman (802), West Bloomfield, Drakeshire Lanes, Merchant Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Derrick Cummings (802), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Corey Miller (823), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Thomas Tubbs Sr. (813), White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Gregory Brown (808), Southfield, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Duane Henderson (805), Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 9, Eric Tulley (806), Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Lloyd Lewis (804), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Daniel Markland (825), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 13, Duane Henderson (833), Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 16, Justin Kozikowski (813), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 17, Edwin Austreng (804), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 18, Gregory Lewis Sr. (810), Hazel Park, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 22, Julius Maisano (858), Redford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-38392015185510243732011-11-17T09:06:00.000-08:002011-11-17T09:06:25.552-08:00Capaldi Captures NSBA Title<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 18, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NATIONAL SENIOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rick Capaldi of Canton won the National Senior Bowling Association event at Plaza Lanes in Plymouth with a 214-204 triumph over Dennis Korkoske of East Lansing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capaldi took home the top check of $1,000. He qualified third and proceeded to beat Dick Selgo of Archbold, Ohio 247-235, Larry Walker of Garden City 245-222 and Larry Franz of Redford 195-192 en route to the championship match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Korkoske qualified 12th. In match play he defeated Steve Sears of Michigan Center 225-220, Greg Cohen of Livonia 247-236 and Dave Forfitt of Canada 269-209. Korkoske cashed for $500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The top game in the competition was recorded by John Thomasma of Kalamazoo with 300. Mike McCleskey of Southfield was the top qualifier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local seniors who fared well were Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield for $150, McCleskey $100 and Ken Kossick of Commerce Township $100.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next NSBA event will be the “Holiday Tournament” on Dec. 10 at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the NSBA contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Thomas Mascaro, Milford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Mark McGinnis, Clarkston, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Scott Jones, Livonia, Drakeshire Lanes, Merchant Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Terry McComb, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Andrew Rini, Ortonville, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Carl McCarty, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Michael Burgess, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, John Dannenberg II, Walled Lake, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Alvin Fick Jr., Commerce Twp., Mayflower Lanes, Friday Seniors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Steve Ewald, Wixom, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, James Halanski, Warren, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Noah Bigelow, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 5, Clifford Outley, Westland, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 6, Tyler Kitchen, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Sunday Majors</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 7, Richard Kotovich, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 7, David Westfall, Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Daniel Markland, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Tommie Gray, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Senior Classic Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 12, Craig Nidiffer, Trenton, Hazel Park Bowl, Quad Tournament</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 13, Art Brown, Lansing, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 14, James Evans II, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Fellowship Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 14, Phillip Coyle, Highland, Century Bowl, Century Skirts & Shirts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 14, Keith Oswald, Farmington Hills, Luxury Lanes, Detroit Rotary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 15, Anthony Livingston Jr., Southfield, Bronco Lanes, Chrysler Tuesday Morning Mixed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Charles Taylor (803), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Tuesday Prime Time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Fredric Rossman (802), West Bloomfield, Drakeshire Lanes, Merchant Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Derrick Cummings (802), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Corey Miller (823), Grand Blanc, 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Thomas Tubbs Sr. (813), White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Gregory Brown (808), Southfield, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Duane Henderson (805), Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 9, Eric Tulley (806), Southfield, Plaza Lanes, Great 8 Invitational</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Lloyd Lewis (804), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 10, Daniel Markland (825), Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, Thursday Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 13, Duane Henderson (833), Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 16, Justin Kozikowski (813), Sterling Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900976610561419451.post-18299667384079046812011-11-09T08:13:00.000-08:002011-11-09T08:13:47.792-08:00Fryer Wins MDUSBC Super Senior Masters Event<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November 11, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By: Mark Martin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC SUPER SENIOR MASTERS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">John Fryer of Washington won the MDUSBC Super Senior Masters title and the top prize of $1,000 at Van Dyke Bowl in Sterling Heights a 204-198 triumph over Rick Capaldi of Canton. Capaldi settled for $500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fryer qualified 11th with 1,060 and beat Nick Beelaard of Windsor 204-198, Phil Horowitz of West Bloomfield 202-195 and Jim Lauricella of Sterling Heights 215-209 before getting knocked to the loser’s bracket by Capaldi 215-191. In the loser’s bracket he beat Scantamburlo 215-203 to avenge the earlier defeat. He then beat Capaldi 237-168 to force the overtime match. He averaged 210.7 for 12 games of competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capaldi qualified fifth with a five-game total of 1,120. He remained in the winner’s bracket with victories over Richard Walczak of Flat Rock 193-176, David Bernhardt Sr. of Romeo 213-206, Leo Scantamburlo of Riverview 206-196 and Fryer 215-191 before falling to Fryer 237-168 to force the overtime match. He averaged 210.3 for the competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scantamburlo finished third for $400 and Lauricella fourth for $300.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scantamburlo qualified ninth with 1,072 and averaged 221.5 for 11 games of competition. In match play he remained in the winner’s bracket by defeating John Faleris of South Lyon 229-155, top qualifier Dan Mytty of Livonia 246-211 before falling into the loser’s bracket with a loss to Capaldi 206-196. Once in the loser’s bracket he beat Terry Bialkowski of Windsor 290-137 and Jim Lauricella of Sterling Heights 201-194 before falling to Fryer 215-203 to end his run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lauricella qualified seventh with 1,096 and averaged 219.7 for 10 tournament games. In match play he beat Nick Cipiti of Clinton Township 224-156 and Larry Franz of Redford 239-214 before falling to Fryer 215-209. In the loser’s bracket he defeated Dan Mayer of Waterford Township 235-201 before ending his day with the loss to Scantamburlo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mytty led the field of 67 with a five-game total of 1,156. John Lingenfelter of Center Line had the top game during qualifying with 298 and Mytty and Scantamburlo the top game in match play with 290.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other local seniors cashing included Mayer for $250, Horowitz for $175 and Faleris $150.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">William Haynes of Rochester Hills won the special competition to non-qualifiers over the age of 70 with a 245-198 win over John Staricha of Highland. Haynes took home $175 and Staricha $150 for their efforts. Dennis O’Neill of Rochester Hills also cashed for $100.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sponsors of the MDUSBC Super Senior Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and Turbo Tech.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The MDUSBC Super 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 adult and youth members.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MDUSBC JUNIOR MASTERS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joshua Chaney of Rochester Hills prevailed in the boy’s division and Nicole Mikaelian of Macomb won the girl’s division of the Metro Detroit USBC Association Junior Masters at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chaney defeated Shawn Bibee of Fair Haven 245-182 to win the boy’s division. Both earned spots in the national finals of the USBC Junior Gold Championships in July 2012 in Indianapolis</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mikaelian beat Stephanie Penxa of Romeo 186-122 to capture the girl’s division. Mikaelian also earned a spot in the Junior Gold Championships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bibee was the top qualifier among the boys with a six-game total of 1,174. Chaney qualified second with 1,151.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mikaelian was the top girl’s qualifier with 1,059, while Penxa qualified second with 1,042.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The boy’s stepladder finals began with Charles Zelechowski of Warren beating Andrew Anderson of Holly 233-171. Zelechowski then defeated Kevin Craft of Shelby Township 158-143. Chaney beat Zelechowski 197-148 to advance to the championship match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The girl’s stepladder finals kicked off with Ashley Brancato of St. Clair Shores beating Sara Uelman of Ferndale 202-140. Penxa then beat Brancato 160-153 en route to the finals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HONOR SCORES</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 Games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 18, Glenn Pilon, Farmington Hills, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 18, Edward Johnson, Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Tuesday Mixed Foursome</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 18, Mark Johns, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, F Troop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 20, Edward Manning Jr., Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Thursday 3 Man Major</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 20, Darren McInnes, Commerce Twp., Wonderland Lanes, St. Williams</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 20, John Robertson, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Elks 810 Thursday Night Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 20, Robert Essick, West Bloomfield, Country Lanes, American Legion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 21, Emmanuel Madden, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Friday Morning Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 21, William Cryderman Jr., Highland, Regal Lanes, Father Kramer K of C</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 22, Michael Durkee, Clarkston, Sunnybrook Lanes, Lexington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 23, Jamal-Akil Hughes, Southfield, Thunderbowl Lanes, Free Enterprize</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 23, Jeffrey Brown, Southfield, Woodland Lanes, Painter’s West Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 24, David Baker, Oak Park, Royal Lanes, WCDSS Monday Nite Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 24, Christopher Gray, Walled Lake, Drakeshire Lanes, Farmington Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 24, Benjamin Shapiro, West Bloomfield, Country Lanes, Brotherhood Eddie Jacobson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 25, Glen Hardaway, Highland Park, Hartfield Lanes, Inner City Fellowship</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 26, Donald Stehlin Jr., Royal Oak, Shore Lanes, Detroit Reg Knights of St. John</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 26, James Sockow, Farmington Hills. Mayflower Lanes, Senior Men’s Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 26, Don Wood, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 26, Richard Bolotta, Rochester Hills, Van Dyke Bowl, Wednesday Nite Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 26, Deryl Pace, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Pontiac Motor Inter Office</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Harold Sullins, Chesterfield, 300 Bowl, Detroit Traveling All-Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Jeffery Hicks, Allen Park, 300 Bowl, Detroit Traveling All-Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Scott Spiewak, Berkley, Five Star Lanes, 5 5 5 League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, William Gramza, Oak Park, Thunderbird Lanes, Thursday T-Bird Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 30, Timothy Lovell, Southgate, Fairlanes, BTI Sunday Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Thomas Mascaro, Milford, Country Lanes, University Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Jeffrey Austreng, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Scott Jones, Livonia, Drakeshire Lanes, Merchant Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Terry McComb, Lapeer, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Andrew Rini, Ortonville, Collier Lanes, Oxford Wildcats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Carl McCarty, Madison Hts., Astro Lanes, Hazel Park Eagles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Michael Burgess, Clarkston, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Merchants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, John Dannenberg II, Walled Lake, Mayflower Lanes, Detroit Diesel Trio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Steve Ewald, Wixom, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, James Halanski, Warren, Astro Lanes, Detroit Architectural</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Noah Bigelow, Waterford Twp., Airway Lanes, SixPackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 5, Clifford Outley, Westland, Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Quad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 7, Richard Kotovich, Chesterfield, Bowl One Lanes, Gus Ponder’s Senior Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 7, David Westfall, Holly, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Dixie All Stars</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">800 Series</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 25, Terrance Bell (800), Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, Tuesday Invitational Shootout</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Harold Sullins (803), Chesterfield, 300 Bowl, Detroit Traveling All-Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Abed Daher (815), Allen Park, 300 Bowl, Detroit Traveling All-Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Mika Koivuniemi (803), Howell, 300 Bowl, Detroit Traveling All-Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Nathan Anthony (805), Newport, Thunderbird Lanes, Thursday T-Bird Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oct. 27, Timothy Soldan (808), Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Elks 810 Thursday Night Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 1, Charles Taylor (803), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Tuesday Prime Time</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Fredric Rossman (802), West Bloomfield, Drakeshire Lanes, Merchant Men</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 2, Derrick Cummings (802), Detroit, Plum Hollow Lanes, Plum Crazy Mixed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 3, Thomas Tubbs Sr. (813), White Lake, Cherry Hill Lanes North, Waterford Men’s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Gregory Brown (808), Southfield, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nov. 4, Duane Henderson (805), Detroit, Hazel Park Bowl, Pepsi Classic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="mailto:mark.martin@mdusbc.com">mark.martin@mdusbc.com</a>.</span>Mark Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10698984757754220057noreply@blogger.com0