By Bill Ryan Henschen and Friedley top winnersin Bracket event Nate Henschen and Kyle Friedleywere the top two winners in the annual Bracket year-end tournament at Al-MarLanes last Wednesday. Henschen edged Friedley in the payouts despite Friedleyrecording the best score. The annual event put all thebowlers into 20 brackets each randomly matching them against the nearly 40bowlers […]
Continue readingBy Bill Ryan Leagues are beginning to wrap up for the season; Kurt Wood records 300 game. Surviving the Game: The latest results showed those eliminated in the Surviving the Game event in Week 20 (accidentally missed last report) Those eliminated werBrian Close, Eagles League -68 pins; and three members of the Ladies Major League, each at 30 pins under and they were Mary Crumley, Joyce Calderon and Vera Stormer. Those eliminated in Week 22 were Betty Jackson, Ladies Major at 53 pins under average and three members of the Eagles League, Joe Kolczynski, -38; and Ernie Tebeau and Bill Schumacher, both at 12 under. League highlights through April 7 The short-season Farm League ws the first to wtrap up. This week the short-season Fantasy Doubles, also wrapped up with Schumacher-Schumacher winning the second half to face off against Dilsaver-Friedly for the overall title. • The American League is the first full season league to finish up. In the first round of the playoffs, Dunipace Builoders defeated Gerdeman Insurance and Theyer Chevrolet topped Al Smith Chrysler to face off in one division; while ASDI Remodeling I defeated Sundae Station and Al-Mar Pro Shop won over BG’s Handy Man in the other division. High scores the last two weeks: Kurt Wood, 300, 745; Brian Knapp, 288, 779; Chris Peace, 734; Gary Luken, 275; and in Week 31: Jay Samelak, 717; Ron Steinman 288, 714; Brad Simon. 704; Ernie Tebeau. 289; Kurt Wood, 270. • Eagles: Michael […]
Continue readingBy Bill Ryan ‘The World’ Beats USA in PBA World Series of Bowling X Starting to plan for summer leagues and other upcoming events • USA vs. The World Team Challenge ALLEN PARK, Mich. The five leading International scorers from PBA World Series of Bowling X qualifying beat the five highest U.S. scorers to win the USA vs. The World team competition, 2-0, in a best-of-three Baker team format finals to conclude a historic week of PBA competition on FS1 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Suburban Detroit. The World team, made up of Pontus Andersson (Sweden), Andres Gomez (Colombia), Dom Barrett (England) and Australians Sam Cooley and Jason Belmonte defeated the U.S. team of Bill O’Neill, Kyle Sherman, Tom Daugherty, Anthony Simonsen and EJ Tackett, to end the U.S.’s two-year reign as champion of the non-title WSOB “all-star” event. The U.S. team, captained by PBA Hall of Famer Marshall Holman, jumped out to the lead in the first game of the second match 184-176 but The World team, captained by Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli, came back to win the second game 204-156 to force a sudden death one-ball roll-off. Belmonte, who was coming off a historic PBA World Championship win Thursday, won the roll-off against Tackett with a nine-count to seven for Tackett, who left the 2-8-10 split, for the title. In the first match, the U.S. team also took the early lead, winning the first game 234-227 but then lost to The World team in the second game 213-202 to force another one-ball roll-off. Belmonte and Tackett tied with strikes in the first roll-off frame with a strike, forcing a second roll-off where Barrett struck to beat Simonsen’s eight-count (2-10 split) to give The World team a 1-0 lead heading into the second match. The Baker format requires each player to bowl two frames in one game to combine for one score. The leadoff bowler bowls frame one and six, the second bowler frames two and seven and so on until the anchor bowler bowls frame five and 10. “It’s another great example of showcasing the international scope of the sport and the talent that exists all over the world,” Belmonte said. “I felt good about this team because we bowl against each other all over the world so I knew we could develop a good chemistry right away. “Like all team competitions, the key is communication between the players,” Belmonte added. “We share what we experience on every shot, then it’s up to each player to execute.” Monacelli, a 20-time PBA Tour and eight-time PBA50 Tour winner, who is also coach for the Dominican Republic national team, echoed Belmonte’s comments as a coach for the highly talented World team. “They know what to do as far as their physical game is concerned,” Monacelli said. “What’s important is putting together a good order (lineup). I try to help with the mental side and give them another pair of eyes to see what is happening with the lanes and their games. What the eyes can’t see, the body feels so I try to get them to connect with that feel so they can trust in the decisions they make.” The players earned berths on their respective teams based on their finishing positions after 30 qualifying games from the 10-game qualifying rounds of the WSOB X Cheetah, Chameleon and Scorpion events. The World def. USA, 2-0 • Reminder: Sunday is the Donnie Backus Memorial Scholarship Scratch Bowling Tournament. It will be held at Al0Mar Lanes starting at 9 a.m. with check-in and bowling to start at 10 a.m. There is a $60 entry fee. The format will be four games of qualifyig and cut to the top 16 for single-elimination match play. Starts with a two-game match, followed by one-game matches the rest of the way, until the chamionship match which will be the best two of three games. Based on 64 entries, the winner will receive $780 with the top 16 all cashing. • One of the first leagues of summer begins Thursdays at 7 p.m. starting May 16. This is a trio format league. More on other summer events in a future column. • Advance planning: PBA Senior tournament Aug. 9-11 with pro-am squads on that first day. Surviving the Game: The latest results showed those eliminated in the Surviving the Game event in Week 21. In those eliminated were Paul Overhulse, American League, -64 amd in the same league Nick Jenne-30/ Also eliminated at -30 were both Jeri Dingman and Vicky Wohn, also both at -30. League highlights through March 24 • Ladies Major: Pancha Melendrez, 254, 685; Betty Jackson, 243, 654; Tricia Green, 237, 622. Previous scores: Tricia Green, 250, 701; Pancha Melendrez, 245, 665; MaryAnn Dimick, 629; Yogi Wammes, 224. Division Leaders, Becketts’ 37-12 and El Zarape, at 27-22. • American: Kyle Waynick, 278, 736; Doug Trumbull, 724; John Ferrera Jr. 290. 695; Jay Samelak, 275. Division leaders Modern Woodmen, 41-22; South River Mechanical 39-24. • Farm League: Brian Knapp, 238, 644; Susan Harris, 602; Pancha Melendrez, 601; Scott Sibbersen, 239; Brian Schaller, 235.. Standings: DingBallers, 57-13; Al-Mar Lanes, 46-24. • Elks: Chris Peace, 2758, 737; Bill Schumacher, 235, 643; Bret Palmer, 595; Al Seifert, 223. Women: Mallory Fritz , 210, 542; Yogi Wammes, 539; Dawn Poirier, 193, 518. Division leaders: Wood County Insurance, 103-59; and Franks Sales, 95.5-66.5. • Eagles: Brian Close, 279, 717; Gary Wachter, 716; Lucas Jenne, 715; Michael Wachter, 288; Sandy Naugle, 268. Division Leaders: Starkey, 41-15; TMS Transport, 31-25. • Randy Miller (four games) Shaun Crusa, 909; Kris Kolk, 257, 891; Kyle Waynick, 267. 883; Lucas Jenne, 254. Standings: Kolk-Wammes, 1117-63; Hebdersib-Van de Velde, 112.5-67.5, • Fantasy Doubles: (Uses scores bowled in other leagues to compete) […]
Continue readingBy Bill Ryan Win a trip to Vegas and a 50-inch television in unique tounament format Area bowlers are being given the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas and a 50 inch television through Al-Mar Lanes and its Hall of Fame Xtravaganza tournament on April 5 at 6 p.m. The trip available is an all expenses (airfare for two, one hotel room for two and tournament entry) paid to Vegas to bowl in the tournament at the Redrock Resort & Casino from May 3 to June 1. You must be at least 21 to enter. Total value of award $1,500 minimum to the state champion. The Xtravaganza tournament features fun games included such as Odd Pin scoring; Black Jack where you try to knock down 21 pins with three tries; Bingo, and craps. Thereare no averages, no experience needed to win and in fact, organizers say you won’t want to throw a strike in this unique format. There is a $25 entry fee if you do not qualify in league. More details available at Al-Mar Lanes. League highlights through March 17 •ASD I Remodeling Tour Trials (featuring professional-style lane conditions) : Jacob Dreman, 268, 675; Jon Myers, 264, 661; Gene Van De Velde, 276, 637 Standings: BGSU II, 109-86; ASD Lawn and Snow Removal, 107-88; Al-Mar Pro Shop, 106-89. • Bobcat 2 a Days: Boys: Clayton Genson, 502; Jerrad Main, 200, 492; Garret Genson, 191, 463; Toby Rayoum, 193 Girls: Sophie Kepling,134, 340. Standings Teams: 5 and 2, both 5-0. • Rally’s Junior All Stars: Boys: Conner Main, 146, 402; Porter Dimick, 151, 345; Seth King, 302 Aj Bucher, 130; Girls: Kyleigh Leu, 130, 336; Kaitlynne Repasz, 98, 261; Adylynn BBabcock, 260; Kaitlyn Repasz, 98. Previous scores: Conner Main, 125, 365; Easton Duncan, 129, 345; Mason Melendrez, 123, 320; Girls: Izzy Grames, 126, 283; Madisyn Duncan, 262; Adylynn Babcock, 106 Standings: Three’s Company, 16-5; Strike Kings, 15-6; Alley Monsters, 12-9. • Fantasy Doubles: (Uses scores bowled in other leagues to compete) Shooter King, 269m 747; Chris Peace, 702; Ryan Spangenberg, 699; Doug Trumbull;. 258; Ron Steinman, 257. Standings: J&D Ott, 87-48; Schumacher-Schumacher.86-49; Overhulse-Parks, 83-52 • Eagles: Chris Peace, 702; Pancha Melendrez, 701; Ryan Spangenberg, 699; Monica Musgrave, 265; Ron Steinman Jr., 257; Ken North, 255. Division Leaders: Starkey, 39-10; Tin Man heating and Cooling, 29-20. • Randy Miller (four games) Joe Kolczynski,253, 867; Kris Kolk, 860; Kyle Waynick, 859; Gene Van de Velde, 257; Todd Buehrer, 257. Standings: Kolk-Wammes, 106-54; Grames-Grames 100.5-59.5, • American: Shooter King, 269, 747; Mike Kurfess, 289, 731; Kyle Waynick, 686; Doug Trumbull, 258. Division leaders Sundae Station, 40-16; South River Mechanical 32-24. • Farm League: Pancha Melendrez, 289, 719; Brian Knapp, 256, 680; Paul Klockowski, 242, 615. Standings: DingBallers, 52-11; Al-Mar Lanes, 44-19; My 3 Sons, 41-22. • Elks: Chris Peace, 278, 769; Bill Riffner, 745; Gary Aring, 682; Bill Wammes, 279; Tony Iler, 279 Women: Mallory Fritz 236, 630; Dawn Poirier, 530; Violet Courtney, 201. Division leaders: Wood County Insurance, 93-42; and Franks Sales, 79.5-55.5. […]
Continue readingBy Bill Ryan Falcon bowlers earn trip to Intercollegiate championships Jordan Franks bowls 300 in Elks League Both the men’s and women’s bowling teams from Bowling Green State University performed well enough again this year to return to the national championship playoffs. Both teams qualified to compete in the sectional qualifiers where the top teams advance to the national championship. The grueling events involve four 16-game blocks so each team bowls 64 Baker-format games to attempt to make the national finals. The men’s team finished in ninth place in the Stratford, New Jersey sectional with 12,098 pins, better than 189 average. The top two teams in the sectional were Webber International at 13,140 and Notre Dame of Ohio at 12,823. The Falcon women finished in 11th place at the same sectional with 11.103 pins, nearly a 173.5 average. The top two teams for the women were Maryland – Eastern Shore at 12,476 and Pikeville at 11,915. These tournaments are held using demanding lane conditions, so the averages reflect the condition more than the bowlers’ abilitieis. Only the best teams in the nation qualify to compete at the sectional events. Surviving the Game: The latest results showed those eliminated in the Surviving the Game event in Weeks 1819. In Week 18 three American League bowlers were knocked out of the event — Jim Darby with 68 pins under average, Kyle Waynick, 66 under and Adam Dilsaver, 47 pins under along with Mike Farr from the Eagles League, 62 pins under. Then in Week 19, two more American League members exited including Gene Van De Velde, 90 pins under and Cindy McCarthy, 45 under, along with two more Eagles members Bob Boltz, 71 under and Richard Murray, 45 pins down. League highlights through March 10 • Elks: Jordan Franks, 300, 747; Brent Norris, 298, 758; Gary Wachter, 660; Gary Briggs, 257; Women: Mallory Fritz, 201, 580; Marcia […]
Continue reading11th Frame 03.04.19 By Bill Ryan Old guys rule as does Mark Gruhlke who shoots 300 Recent national news featured two of the older bowlers who made history with their recent accomplishments. In the PBA 54-year-old PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke became the oldest player to win back-to-back titles three weeks shy of his 55th birthday. He defeated 22-year-old Anthony […]
Continue reading11th Frame 02.26.19 (Note from author: Apologies to regular readers for the delay in getting this out. The health bug took this writer off the books for a short time and still trying to get my strength back. Will try to catch up on the news, but until then please be patient.) By Bill Ryan […]
Continue reading11th Frame 02.09.19 By Bill Ryan Mills Jewelry sets team high for season Not a good day for the Rams Super Bowl Sunday was not a good day for teams called Rams. Most people know in the NFL, the Patriots beat the Rams; however far, far fewer people know the Bills beat the Rams in the annual Super Bowling event at Al-Mar Lanes. The winning Bills team consisted of Dave Dohanos, Dylan Dohanos and Brian Dimick. The Bills went undefeated, besting the Colts, the Lions and the Patirots to advance unblemished through the round to eventually beat the Rams for the second time/ The final score was 29-3. The Rans emerged through the double-elimination bracket after losing to the Bills previously. After being sent to the loser’s bracket the Rams beat the Texans to advance to the finals. Dylan Dohanos struggled his first game inh the finals but rebounded with a 278; Dimick shot 242 and Dimick also shot 300-266 against the Lions earlier. The runners up consisted of Bill Whitman, Chuck Close and Doug Trumbull. The third place Texans team consisted of John Gallagher, Marcos Zamudio and Paul Overhulse. Surviving the Game: The latest results showed those eliminated in the Surviving the Game event in Week 13. They included two members of the Ladies Major league, Teresa Hiler who was 55 pins under average and Janet Yarger, -47. Also eliminated was Richard Koontz of the American League at -35 and Chris Peace of the Eagles League at 34 under. Reminders; Sweetheart Doubles Tourney […]
Continue readingBy Bill Ryan A look at BG High School bowers As the Bowling Green Bobcat bowlers progress through their 2018-19 season let’s take a look at the teams. Ladies first. The girls are currently in second place in the Northern Lakes League with a 6-2 record, two games behind the league […]
Continue reading11th Frame 01.24.19 By Bill Ryan Red Sox star Mookie Betts to receive BPAA media award; Mallory Fritz bowls 704 in Elks; Josh Crawford hits 770 in mixed league Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts, after an American League Most Valuable Player season that included earning his first World Series championship […]
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