.ALLOWEEN ,UN At your Favorite Bowling Center!
Celebrating our
43rd Anniversary! Established in 1975
This paper has been brought to you each week over the last 43 seasons, courtesy of your local bowling proprietor, pro shop and supportive advertisers. Please extend your thanks, and PATRONIZE these businesses. Volume 43, Number 5 September 27, 2017 Streich & Beckjorden to receive Ka e Larson wins Hall of Fame honors Petersen Classic Dean Streich, St. Paul, Women’s Singles and Dan Beckjorden, Forest Lake, will be en- Katie Larson, Grand shrined into the St. Paul Rapids (formerly of 41 Years Ago (1976-1977) USBC Bowling Hall of the Twin Cities) won u Jim Lindquist, Minneapolis, leaves November Fame. The event will the recently completed 5 to represent the United States in the 1977 FIQ be part of the annual 107th annual Petersen Tournament conducted this year in Panama City, Classic Women’s Sin- Panama. Lindquist qualifi ed for the team through Bowler’s Recognition his ABC All Events crown in 1976. Dinner on Sunday, Oc- gles division at Bruns- tober 29 at the Envision wick Grove River u The Minnesota Men’s State Tournament will Grove in River Grove, hold its 50th anniversary tournament this year in Event Center, Oakdale. Dean Streich Duluth, February 25 through April 23. The entry Dean Streich will be Illinois. The event ran fee is now $10 per event and a top prize of $1000 honored in the Merito- from April 29 through will be awarded in both team event divisions. September 3. rious Service catego- u THERE SHOULD BE A LAW AGAINST ry. His claim to fame Even though the tour- -- pins that wiggle like Jello but don’t fall; late is that he assisted all nament is over and the bowlers; teams that drop out; being given the cold league secretaries, who standings have been Katie Larson at the shoulder for shooting your high game or series or asked, at Flaherty’s Ar- posted, the money won 2017 Petersen Classic. shooting your low at an inopportune time; bowl- den Bowl with stand- was not included in ers taking enough time on the approach to call ing sheets, averages, the listing. The Metro & women: 2. Matt Australia; and, most of all, people that use powder awards and fi nal av- Bowler still wants to McNiel, Minneapolis on their shoes or on the approach. erage since he started give credit to our local 2203; 29. Sam Lantto, 30 Years Ago (1986-1987) H of F - to page 3 Dan Beckjorden bowlers who did ex- Eden Prairie 2008; 33. u A new high-paying mixed league is planned tremely well this year Jason Craigen, Minne- at Wallaby’s Lanes in Northeast Minneapolis. at the famed Petersen apolis 2202. The fi rst place is $5000 and bowls Wednesdays at Classic! 6:30p.m. Teams are composed of 5 bowlers, 170 Bowlers competing minimum average for men, 160 minimum average @Q@MTJI@ Women’s Prize List: in 10 or more Classics: for women plus $300 for a 300 game. 1. Katie Larson, Grand 22. Katie Larson, Grand u Rapids 1516; 11. Julie Top bowlers of the week are: (Park Place can submit scores to Rapids, 1516. Bowl) LeeAnne Miller 222-203/601, Evy Thi- Patnode, Maple Grove Bowlers competing bodeau 232/624, 219/601, Kathy Yurich 236- 1409. in 15 or more Classics: 606/624, Kurt Rolling 711, Bill Smith 287/722; High games per lane: 16. Ed Peterson, Min- (Blainbrook Bowl) Pat Durbin 705, Joan Schro- lanes 5-6, Katie Larson, neapolis; 29. Julie Pat- er 224/597, Gail Bloxham 234; (Mermaid Lanes) Grand Rapids 246. node, Plymouth 1409; Chris Gardner 548, and Wayne Rasmussen 264. Offi cial Hotel divi- 40. Jason Klein, Coon u The ABC certifi ed 8389 centers in 1986-1987. EMAIL - [email protected] sion, Women: 1. Julie Rapids 1354. (There were only 3976 in 2013.) ´ Type the bowler‘s name and scores in an email 20 Years Ago (1996-1997) ´ Patnode, Maple Grove Bowlers competing Form a PDF —Press Release“ from your League u Secretary program and email the file. 1409; 2. Sharon Carl- in 20 or more Classics: Storm Products and Turbo 2-in-1 Grips are presenting the National Team Challenge at the Or- son, Belle Plaint 1361; 12. Scott Pohl, Burns- 10. Dawn Lambrecht, ville 1483; 37. Sharon leans in Las Vegas, Nov. 12-16, 1997. The total FAX - 702-631-2695 prize fund is estimated at $500,000. ´ Belle Plaine 1222. Carlson, Belle Plaine Print or type the bowler‘s name/scores on a sheet u of paper and fax Offi cial Hotel divi- 1361; 44. Mike Halla- The St. Paul Bowling Association was award- ed the ABC Presidential Award of Merit during the ´ Copy your league‘s recap sheets and fax. sion, Sponsors: 10. day, Prior Lake 1295. ´ 1997 ABC Convention. Accepting the award was Form a PDF —Press Release“ from your League Dawn King, New Hope Doubles Major: 1. St. Paul ABC President Dennis Franz. Secretary program - print and fax. 1142. Matt McNiel & Adam u Barta 1353; 15. Scott Pro shops supporting The Metro Bowler in- Singles Major, men clude: Lyn-Del Pro Shop, Bloomington; A to Z The Metro Bowler wants to give you, your bowlers & women: 2. Matt Pohl & Adam Barta and teams recognition for achievements on the lanes! Pro Shop, Mounds View; Strike Zone Pro Shop, McNiel, Minneapolis 1290; 32. Matt McNiel Bloomington; Hi Score North, Brooklyn Park; You can also submit —firsts“ (200, 400, 500, 600, & Vernon Peterson 700, etc.), 100 pins over average game, big split 1645; 80. Katie Larson, Mike’s Pro Shop, St. Paul; Rick’s Bowling, West Grand Rapids 1516; 85. 1264; 35. Katie Larson St. Paul; On Track Pro Shops, St. Paul, Eagan, conversion, triplicate, and anything else noteworthy. & Stephen Peterson Please include the name of the bowling center, Sam Lantto, Eden Prai- St. Louis Park, White Bear Lake and Eden Prai- league and date rolled. rie 1516; 126. Jason 1262; 35. Matt McNiel rie; Dune’s Pro Shop, New Hope; Lowry Central, Craigen, Minneapolis & Rick Thomas 1262; Minneapolis; Sully’s Pro Shop, Brooklyn Center; 1500. 39. Matt McNiel & HR’s Pro Shop, Burnsville; Left-Right Pro Shop, The Metro Bowler - [email protected] Maplewood; Bowling Dynamics, Richfi eld; and FAX 702-631-2695 Cell 612-819-2695 Petersen - to page 7 All Events, men Jim’s Pro Shop, Falcon Heights. 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Al Taylor 264 John Moore 622 Jason Elwood 255 Jim Koch 255-693 Jeff Utoft 279-757-255-247 Brian Larson 629 Phillip Prince 247-688-625 Mike Erickson 257-257-724 Joe Leesch 240 )NMNQ 3NKK Paul Porcaro 245-242-667 276-667 Zach Ascheman 253 Scott Bryden 244-625 John Nun 250 Chris Klimek 277 Mark Ewell 244 Randy Gerdes 246-227-656 Garrett Kirwan 278-700 Score Requirements: Steve Marget 244-243-676 Tim Moen 246-640 Dave Tuma 244-258 Steve Marget 241-628 TEXA-TONKA LANES Women: Under 155 avg.: (200/500); 156 -165 avg. Tony Meyer 239 Mike Travis 236 St. Louis Park (215/530), over 165 (240/600). Vinny Scholl 238-630 Larry Kanarski 236 Deb Lantto 679 Paul Walther 648 Jeff Dubuque 231 Kayla Pashina 706 Men: Under 170 avg (2235/615), 171 -185 avg. (235/640); Andrew Karnas 648 Paul Walther 227-638 Ryan Wait 701 Dan Mullaly 638 Dave Lideen 227 Julie Patnode 655 over 185 avg. (275/700). Tony Schaff 637 George Zurbey 248 Nikki Reese 279 Youth: based on the junior bowler‘s average. Tim Spah 637 Jed Drewiske 628 Liz Smith 262 Mike Travis 627 Katie Kersten 232-204 Jon Heath 730 All scores will be audited before printing. Raymond Young 258-680 Ann Patrick 200 Don Theis 703 Larry Johnson 258 Gladys Taylor 217 Tom Mitchell 300-762 PARK TAVERN LANES John Eiss 300-760 Jarod Lowry 255 Troy Howard 257 Seniors David Gollin 716 St. Paul Park Jay Joyner 279-702 Juniors Chad Ottman 257-667 Harold Clark 234-599 Tony Smith 298-713 Andrea Strauch 200-578 Scott Allen 213 Russ Arnold 254-699 Glenn Tyler 201-536 Gil Straumann 279-759 Amanda Duncan 212-563 SUN RAY LANES Matt Hanson 223 Ryan Bridgeman 248-682 Chuck Ames 517 Pat Ruch 29-739 Kathy Strauch 555 St. Paul Ben Johnston 259 Jon Schmidt 238-624 John Fudall 515 Luke Woitalla 749 Kathy Remackel 205-552 Gina Altobelli 613 JT Poolos 202 Evan Staples 236 Linda Jacobson 531 CJ Boyer 280-792 JJ VanPelt 550 201-206-206 Josh LaMotte 194 Zach Picard 235 Bob Schaff 203-520 Alex Blaisdell 279-795 Jeff Berres 257-256-708 Mary Mattson 245-554 Gunther Grinde 223 Jim Gemmell 234 Bud Swart 531 Jim Sewall 290-704 Steve Schall 252-236-702 Rose Lumb 201-544 Sam LeMay 236 Thomas Rodriguez 654 Harold Clark 527 David Pashina 761 Seth Greeder 276-702 Shelly Rudolph 212 Cade Bianchi 605 233-287-627 Glenn Tyler 516 Randy Gerdes 700-752 Shawn Livermore 254-697 Kim Fidler 201 Nolan Bianchi 629 Bruce Bruggenthies 233 Chuck Ames 515 Roger Thompson 745 Mike Devaan 277-696 Crystal Olson 202 Garret Olesen 227 Chris Somers 255-643-656 Doug Burnikel 226-566 Tim Wahner 742 Tim Wahner 238-243-689 Michelle Jansen 201 Sierra Green 199 Matt Karney 236-639-626 Ron Fonken 212-223-570 Brent Neumann 779 John Maudsley 259-677 Paulette Genz 203 Carter Bowman 201 Brooks Sherman 225 Rolf Bergerson 558 Jeff Walther 279-720 Joe Larkey 257-671 Cindy Reische 201 Lincoln Oswood 119 Mark Uchanski 225 Jim Jensen 215-570 Jim Schlink 742 Mike Duncan 256-671 Shane Sipma 793 Landon May 100 Jerome Picard 236-661-638 Bill Lawrence 554 Tom Kasper Jr 718 Travis Scott 237-669 257-236-300 Paige Stone 85 Chris Pillen 225 Tom Wood 208-555 Matt Edwards 700 Rich Warren 247-664 Robbie Lawrence 770 Trayvionne Cain 175 Don Sutliff 247-719 Harold Clark 550 Eric Ables 290 Brian Lindgren 257-662 253-258-259 Keyshawn Lamphear 190-170 Troy Howard 649 Bruce Degen 215-569 Joey Golob 709 Josh Owens 230-656 Lamarr Edwards 268-268-255 Aiden May 192-179 Neil Anderson 621 Bryan Skochenski 590 Justin Fatze 703 Ryan Johnson 233-652 761-268-728-248-258-700 Dorian Card 166 Rod Mysliwiec 256 Don Koskiniemi 227-223-655 Dave Olman 276-739 Kyle Niesen 242-633 Andy Fidler 241-300-758 Jim Berg 255 Butch Boniarczyk 214-624 Jason Craigen 734 Tony Handrahan 257-279-745 ELSIE’S LANES John Pillen 249 Jerry Carlson 588 Matt Bellus 788 TUTTLE’S LANES Joshua Haberman 743 Minneapolis Trent Paine 247-652 Ken Bourdeaux 236-564 Ethan Frank 732 Hopkins 252-278 Terri Fellegy 244-602-515 Jim Picard 247-685 Lane Hoyer 236-573 John Rasset 3009-715 Brian Ruff 245-653 Tony Vruno 269-239-233-741 Laurie Zurbey 236-200-613 Darian Wisecup 246 Mike Pepek 218-254-637 Frank Buntzen 277-758 Shelly Wiles 203-500 Eric Ceaglske 248-280-716 200-560 Cam Sundin 237-619 Steve Fearing 216-574 Tim Hagen 278-737 Jason Frey 279-704 Sarah Kushino 545 Doug Somers 236 David Blood 556 Pat Wood 278 AMF SAXON LANES Logan Anderson 704 Janie Power 514 Jim Berg 631 Kevin Christ 278-718 Little Canada 233-238-233 Roger Simonson 254-637 Jim Gemmell 623 GARDEN CENTER LANES Jesse Post 722 Mark Lackner 253 Al Mangold 256-700 Rich Dickerson 238 Chad Dabrowski 615 Alexandria TJ Murashie 289-715 Shaun Kamesch 226 Rob Rossel 250-246-700 Larry Mallik 234 Jerry Wickman 612 Kitty Colgrove 246-603 Mark Goldman 703 Kathy Nelson 222-525 Robert Swercinski 279-695 Larry Kewatt 249-627 Katie Kersten 232-568 Sheryl Muck 212-593 Tom Russell 278-732 Jean Halverson 200-538 Pat Fournelle 234-259-692 Chad Henderson 226 Ann Patrick 200 Laurie Ticher 542 Paul Walther 703 Erich Tessman 676-682 Greg Buckley 232-268-692 Tom Roberts 225-672 Gladys Taylor 217 Kylie Larson 539 Tom Knight 709 Jim Holmboe 245-617 Dennis Buckley 232-268-692 John Cluever 226 Mike Tripp 257 Betty Lukes 536 Adam Kittelson 279-736 John Squires 259 Ryan Johnson 247-235-686 Rich Bryden 279-245-706 Joe Bakiewicz 241 Lynn Klein 515 Ryan Campbell 763 John Peterson 236 Joe Schaaf 245-232-683 Greg Olson 276-664 Marcus Jones 227 Jessica Cook 512 Jim Tarett 267-646 Nick Hamilton 266-237-683 Scores - to page 7 Dan Worms 256-635 Kerry Ottoson 232-276-681 Jim Henriksen 237-633 Larry Caduff 254-679 Mike Mattson 237 Rich Pantelis 257-679 Tim Merefi eld 244 Dalton Gaitlin 243-675 Tom Hafner 246-241-696 Brian Mckee 230-247-671 Orv Huebner 235 Keith Turchin 248-671 Youth Bernie Biebighauser 669 Logan Winkel 202-210 267-243 Ray White 213 Jeff Wenzel 239-226-669 Abbie Jansen 211-201-557 Dan Morrison 245-668 Heather Doumani 181 Tony Wegleitner 225-662 Brianna Gontarek 202 Jason Martinez 248-661 Gabe Peterson 211 Seniors Hunter Glasow 214 Gary Ring 220-216-594 Lyle Nelson 210 COUNTRY CLUB LANES Deb Phillipi 202 Excelsior Jerry Corson 220 Lisa Noor 632-664-718-647 Steph David 548-555 CEDARVALE LANES Kathy H.-Wallner 211 Eagan Nicki Bartholomew 505 Margaret Kinney 518 Ryuko Dragovich 518-522 Sue Zeches 521 Debbie Guido 515-531 Amanda Vermilyea 706 Sue Lommel 201-509 235-234-237 Jan Ptacek 545 Vicki Wegner 505 Jennifer Nowocin 202-559 Sue McGinnley 519 Carol Beers 202-562 Lori Stegnik 624 Katy Keohen 219-567 Melissa Hollatz 211-523 Al Day 237 Melissa Martin 508 Doug Johnson 276-692 Scott Weiss 252 257-750-279-277-729 Brandon Hanson 288-727 Jamison Magnison 682 Travis Cordes 247 237-268 Kurt Schwarzbauer 225 Mike LePage 236-237 Dave Koch 241 Rich Pugh 259-720 Ben Dischinger 276 Bruce Johnson 237-242 Greg Seath 256 Jeff Dragovich 290 Craig McDonald 289-747 Mark Duenow 238 Casey Odell 300-765 Aaron Parise 278-702 Matt Wratz 299-723 Richard Wallner 245 Dan Chambers 276 Kyle Bradley 234 Fred Vallarelli 268 Dan Lechelt 225 Guy Benninghouse 245 Carter Palm 715 Glenn Andersen 279-709 Sport Mike Upton 792 Karyn Beckjorden 557 Ryan Nygaard 279 247-625 Russ Sabean 232 Lisa Noor 259-626 Bill Staharsky 288 Erin Novak 268-257-687 Danny Jorgenson 721 Aaron Hammerickhouse 259 Brad Rardin 230 September 27, 2017 The Metro Bowler Page 3 for a 706 series. Lori Stegnik topped a 624 set in Tuttle’s Lanes, Hopkins: Shelly Wiles and her league. Casey Odell was perfect with a 300 Brian Ruff both compete in the Tuesday Nite game, Matt Wratz came close (299) and Mike Mixed league and posted scores of 203/500 and Scoring Upton led the series parade with a 792 total. 245/653. Country Club Lanes, Excelsior: Lisa Noor led her house with a 718 (and 632, 675, 647). Karyn H of F - frrom page 1 2015 USBC Open in El Leaders Beckjorden (2246/625, Sport), Erin Novak (268- working at Flaherty’s Paso, Texas. 257/687, Sport), Katy Keohen (219/567), Carol - and still does today He has many tourna- Bees (202/562) and Jennifer Nowocin (202/559) when needed. ment titles to his credit also did well. John Eiss was competing in the - singles, doubles and Memory Lanes: Barb Renn used a 235 game He is currently the St. Sport league where he struck to a 300 and fi n- team. In S. Paul he won to vault her to a house high 577 series. Toni Paul USBC Association ished with a 760 series. In regular league play, Manager (since 2012). the 1994 actual Singles Veldy (546) and LaDonna Rogge (204) also did Doug Johnson (257/750, 279-277/729) and Jeff Earlier in his career he and was on the 1995 well. Neil Thompson and Mike Ditmore share Dragovich (290) also did well. was a St. Paul USBC All City Team, named the men’s honors with 244 and 610, respectively. as the King of St. Paul Blainbrook Bowl, Blaine: Pins were fl ying Director, St. Paul Ju- Park Grove Bowl, St. Paul Park: Andrea bowlers. He won the high for Marie Nygaard (237-601), Jeni Jones nior secretary/treasurer, Strauch and Amanda Duncan paced the women’s St. Paul USBC Youth 2012 handicap and ac- (600), Baylee May (234), Marie Nygaard (222), highlights with 200-578 and 212-563. Kathy Championship direc- tual team titles. Amy Jacobson (226/562), Kathy Mlejnek (534), Strauch (555), Kathy Remackel (205-552) and tor and attended many Beckjorden currently Jean Johnson (555), Roberta Ellis (517), Mau- JJ VanPelt (550) were next. Jeff Berres used big USBC National Con- is partners with Jason reen Pearson (515), Teresa Jordahl (510), Kim games of 257 and 256 to form a 708 series fol- ventions. Hanson in the pro shop Kaus (510), Heather Preston (564), Mary Larson lowed by Steve Schall (252-235-702) and Seth Streich has worked at that was at Midway (213/507), Darlla Hale (564), Sue McLaugh- Pro Bowl. They will Greeder (276-702). Pinz, Park Grove Bowl, lin (532) and Kathy Johnson (542). The men’s Andover Lanes, Mer- be relocating to Sun River City Extreme, Monticello: Andy Caou- leaders were Chad Thorp (266/747), CJ Boyer maid Lanes and current- Ray Lanes in the near ette authored a perfect 300 game in the Aaron (242/660), Ken Newcombe (251), Tyler Kur- ly at Blainbrook Bowl. future. He has fourteen Conzet Classic on Monday, September 18. kowski (278/750), Bill Schultz (246/714), Keith His highest series is 804 300 games and fi ve Flaherty’s Arden Bowl, Arden Hills: Reg- Coolidge (721) and Kevin Nathe (702). Aaren with four 800 games 800+ series (836 high). gie Morin, a youth bowler in the Youth Scratch Schmid used a 248 game to vault him to a 725 and a 218 high average. The St. Paul Recog- league, paced the women’s bowling with a 235 series and Lauren Schmidt posted 186/522 in Dan Beckjorden will nition Dinner tickets game in a 628 series. their youth league be honored in the Su- (Sunday, October29) perior Performance are available at the St. Elsie’s Lanes, Minneapolis: The Elsie’s Mon- Medina Lanes, Hamel: Amber Gustin, Jaime Paul USBC Association day Classic saw Katie Kersten used a 232 game Yunker and Taryn Smith were the women at the category. He started bowling 30 years ago. offi ce (651-415-2828) to lead her league with a 568 series. In other top of the list with 205/521, 503 and 514, respec- He received his 25-year or be contacting St. action, Terri Fellegy struck her way to a 244- tively. Brent Neumann used two 268 games to consecutive participa- Paul bowling center. 602 and Laurie Zurbey led the women’s bowl- help him to a 729 house high series. tion award from the ing with 236-200-613. Ray Young blasted out a 280 game in a 733 series. Don Sutliff and Rich Bryden also did well with 247-719 and 279-706, Bowl 4 Life Scholarship Founda on respectively. Juniors from all over for scoring, coupled Sun Ray Lanes, St. Paul: Gina Altobelli the bowling world will with education and a put together games of 201, 206 and 206 into a have the opportunity strong focus on integ- house high 631 series. Mary Mattson (245/554) to receive scholarship rity. Professionalism and Rose Lumb (201/544) also did well. Pac- monies through the and respect will create a ing the men’s scoring were Shane Sipma (257- Chuck Gardner Bowl4 healthy competitive en- Life Scholarship Foun- vironment that will be 236-300/793), Robbie Lawrence (770), Lamarr dation. fun for the entire fami- Edwards (268-268/761, 268/728, 248-258/700), The Bowl4Life mis- ly. Andy Fidler (300/758) and Tony Handrahan sion is to promote Applications must be youth bowling; plans to w Individual determi- (300/758). the sport of bowling postmarked by May enroll full time with an nation to succeed; Texa-Tonka Lanes, St. Louis Park: Kayla through quality coach- 1. All applicants are accredited higher edu- w Future goals and cation institution in the Pashina and Ryan Wait topped the 700 marker ing at all levels and to required to be in the plans to achieve them; provide scholarship as- grades 9-12; minimum fall, immediately fol- with series of 706 and 701, respectively. Nikki lowing graduation from w Ability to communi- Reese struck her way to a 279 game. Tom Mitch- sistance to youth bowl- of a 3.0 GPA; member cate the hardships you ers. of a USBC Youth Pro- high school. ell (762) and John Rasset (715) each chased a gram; a demonstrated Applications will be 300 game and won! Other top rollers were Alex Bowl4Life believes Life - cont. to page 8 physical improvement and visible passion for evaluated on: Blaisdell (279/795) and CJ Boyer (280/792). Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria: Kitty Colgrove used a 246 game to vault her to a 603 series followed by Sheryl Much (212/593) and Laurie Tischer (542). Garrett Kirwan hit the 700 marker with a 278 high single game. AMF Saxon Lanes, Little Canada: Jean Halverson tallied a 538 series and Kathy Nelson posted 222/525. Abbie Janse, a youth bowler, rolled 211-201-557. Tom Hafner came close to the 700 marker with 246-241/696. New Hope Bowl, New Hope: The week’s high rollers included Holly Anderson (509, Tuesday Strikers), Tina Erickson (528, Misfi ts), John Imholte (255, Thurs Twilight), Tom Ondich (243/621, Thurs Twilight) and Nathan Erickson (643, Misfi ts). Cedarvale Lanes, Eagan: After a long ab- sence from bowling, Amanda Vermilyea added together consistent games of 235, 234 and 237 Page 4 The Metro Bowler September 27, 2017 Cacas - 763-971-0800. ary 13-28 at AMF Saxon Lanes, Little Canada. Minnesota State Seniors: October 21 to No- Call Dean Streich - 651-415-2828. vember 12 at Chucker’s Bar & Bowl, Rush City. St. Paul City Mixed: January 13-28 at Trea- Call Tom Groh - 651-484-0978. sure Island Lanes, Welch. Call Tim Peterson - Bowl for the Cure Fundraiser: at Medina 28th Annual Minneapolis Youth Open: Oc- 651-415-2828. Lanes, Hamel. September 30, shifts at Noon and tober 28 to November 5 at New Hope Bowl, Minneapolis USBC Youth Awards Banquet: 2:30p.m. $30 per person. Contact Brent Neu- New Hope. Singles and doubles. Call Val Man- Monday, January 22 at Medina Lanes, Hamel. mann, 763-478-6661 to register. All proceeds go ning - 763-537-4513. Awards presented to Youth All City Team; Lead- to Susan G Koman for cancer research. St. Paul Women’s City Tournament: No- er, Coach, Propreitor, Volunteer of the Year; Su- Junior League Fundraiser: November 12 at vember 4-19 at AMF Saxon Lanes, Little Cana- san Peterson Sportsmanship, Earl Bladine/Rosy Sun Ray Lanes, St. Paul. Noon to 2p.m., $15 per da. Call Dean Streich - 651-415-2828. Vigness Scholarships. Call Val Manning - 763- person, includes bowling, shoes, pizza and pop. 83rd Minneapolis Women’s City Tourna- 537-4513. Raffl e drawings. Call 651-7323-3222 for infom- ment: November 4-12 at Sundance Bowl, Ma- 69th Annual Minnesota Women’s State ration. ple Grove. Call Diana Cacas - 952-971-0800. Tournament: January 26 to May 6 at Country Youth Sport Shot Sweeper: at Cedarvale Minneapolis Masters: more details to follow. Lanes North (team) and Skyline Lanes (doubles, Lanes, Eagan. Every Sunday evening. Some are Call Diana Cacas - 952-971-0800. singles) in Duluth. Call Sherri Hoheisel - 320- Junior Gold Qualifi ers, too. Contact Pam Harms St. Paul Masters: November 5 at a site to be 468-2991. - [email protected]. determined. Call Dave Hoglund. Minnesota USBC State Open: February 3 September 24 results: 1. Cody Larson; 2. St. Paul Junior Match Games: November 12 to May 16 at Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. Mitchell Hook (Jr Gold); 3. Ryan Swiderski; 4. at Cedarvale Lanes, Eagan. Call Tom Kieger - Call Tom Groh - 651-484-0978. William Jones; 5. Cooper Tate; 6. Tyler Klinepi- 651-483-4015. 21st Annual Minneapolis Team Challenge: er; 7. Gunther grinde; 8. Rachel Dahlin; Brooke St. Paul Open Team Challenge: December 3 February 11 at a site to be set. Call Diana Cacas Salzman (Jr Gold). at Drkula’s 32 Bowl, Inver Grove Heights. Call - 763-971-0800. St. Paul Senior Masters: October 1 at Sun Wells Wescott - 952-892-6750. St. Paul 600 Club Tournament: February 11 Ray Lanes, St. Paul. Call St. Paul USBC for in- St. Paul Limited Average Team Challenge: at Mermaid Lanes, Mounds View. Call Karyn formation - 651-415-2828. December 10 at Concord Lanes, South St. Paul. Beckjorden. Mama Vitale’s Youth Scholarship Tourna- Call Wells Wescott - 952-892-6750. Minneapolis 600 Club Tournament: Febru- ment: Oct 7-29 at AMF Saxon Lanes, Little 53rd Annual Minneapolis Youth Singles: ary 3 at a site to be set. Call Carol Zeder - 763- Canada. Call Duane Perrizo. December 16-17 at New Hope Bowl, New Hope. 425-7662. St. Paul Most Improved Average Tourna- Call Lynn Anderson - 612-508-8440. Minneapolis USBC Open Tournament: ment: October 7 at Concord Lanes, South St. Minnesota High School Bowling Teen/Adult more details to follow. Call Diana Cacas - 763- Paul. Call the St. Paul USBC for information - Baker Challenge: Saturday, December 30 at 971-0800. 651-415-2828. Drkula’s 32 Bowl. For information call 651- 25th Annual President Day Youth Tourna- Youth No-Tap Fundraiser: October 7 at Clas- 451-1717. ment: February 17-19 at Elsie’s Lanes, Minne- sic Bowl. Call 763-421-4402 for information. New Year’s Day Adult Youth Scotch Dou- apolis. 3 divisions, scholarships. Call Lynn An- 29th Minneapolis Masters: October 8 at New bles: January 1 at New Hope Bowl, New Hope. derson - 612-508-8440. Hope Bowl. Call Diana Cacas - 763-971-0800. Call Val Manning - 763-537-4513. St. Paul USBC Open Tournament: February Minneapolis Most Improved Average Tour- Minneapolis Senior Masters: January 7 at 17 to March 31 at Stillwater Bowl, Stillwater. nament: October 7 at New Hope Bowl, New Andover Lanes, Andover. Call Diana Cacas - Call Dean Streich - 651-415-2828. Hope. Call Diana Cacas - 763-971-0800. 952-971-0800. USA Bowling Youth Regional Team: Febru- Minnesota USBC 600 Club Tournament: 105th Minneapolis City Open Tournament: ary 25 at Concord Lanes, South St. Paul. Baker October 14-22 at Super Bowl, Ramsey. Call Su- January 13 to February 11 at Brunswick Brook- tournament for U12 and U15 teams. Call 651- san Brede - 320-763-6565. lyn Park. Call Diana Cacas - 763-971-0800. 455-3220 for information. Minneapolis Senior Singles: October 14-29 St. Paul Youth USBC Championships: Janu- Minnesota Queens Tournament: Febuary 25 at Apple Place Bowl, Apple Valley. Call Diana Pakal l`]k] Jjg^]kkagfYd On Track Eagan Wizard’s Pro Shop (Cedarvale Lanes) (Texa -Tonka Lanes) 3883 Cedar Grove Pkwy. 8200 Minnetonka Blvd Eagan St. Louis Park 651 -452 -5157 507 -420 -3271 A to Z Pro Shop Bergie’s Pro Shop (Mermaid Lanes) (Garden Center Lanes) 2200 NE Highway 10 115 30th Avenue East Mounds View Alexandria 763 -786 -5092 320 -763 -6565 On Track South St Paul Mike’s Pro Shop (Concord Lanes) (Flaherty‘s Arden Bowl) 355 N Concord 273 West County Road E South St. Paul Arden Hills 651 -455 -3220 651 -488 -6785 Medina Lanes Pro Shop On Track Southtown 500 Highway 55, Hamel (AMF Southtown Lanes) [email protected] 7941 Southtown Center 763 -478 -6661 Bloomington 952 -946 -1557 September 27, 2017 The Metro Bowler Page 5 at a site to be determined. Call Dean Streich - 651-415-2828. St. Paul Senior Mixed: March 3-11 at Fla- herty’s Arden Bowl, Arden Hills. Call Chris Hammerschmidt. CBA 2017-2018 Schedule: September 24, site Minneapolis City Mixed Tournament: to be determined; October 21-22 Treasure Is- March 3-11 at Sundance Bowl, Maple Grove. land Lanes, Welch (Baker Doubles); November 2nd annual Midwest Youth Championship: Call Diana Cacas - 763-971-0800. 19, Apple Place Bowl, Apple Valley; December at Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria, Aug. 11-13. Minneapolis Senior Mixed: more details to 9-10, Concord Lanes, South St. Paul (CBA Mas- Over 162 youth bowlers competed with a total follow. Call Diana Cacas - 763-971-0800. ters); December 31, Minnesota Masters; Janu- prize fund of $30,000 in scholarships. For more in- Metro 600 Club Tournament: March 3 at a ary 14, Minnesota Senior Masters; January 28, formation on the next event, August 10-12, 2018, site to be determined. Call Karyn Beckjorden. Farmington Lanes, Farmington; February 18, call Nevin Brede at Garden Center Lanes - 320- Minneapolis 500 Club Tournament: March AMF Saxon Lanes, Little Canada. www.centr- 763-6565. 17 at a site to be determined. Call Diana Cacas - albowlersalliance.com 763-971-0800. CBA Prize List: August 20 at Cedarvale Minnesota State Youth Tournament: April Lanes: 1. Dave Oulman, Medford $1105; 2. 7-29 at AMF Saxon Lanes, Little Canada. Call Brady Stearns, St Augusta $603; 3. Brent Neu- Joe Doocy. mann, Medina $325; 4. John Hommes, Crystal Minnesota State Mixed Tournament: April $275; 5. AJ Chapman, St Paul $225; 6. Dan 7 to May 6 at Apple Place Bowl, Apple Valley. Bock, Albert Lea $190; 7. Brandon Brown, Call Diana Cacas - 952-971-0800. Ham Lake $160; 8. Matt Paine, Richfi eld $215; St. Paul 700 Club Tournament: April 30 to 9. Kaite Ann Sopp Schroeder, Arden Hills $165; May 10 at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl, Arden Hills. Boys Handicap (l to r):Cooper Tate, Caleb 10. Matt McNiel, Minneapolis $165; 11. Nick Baker, Walter Ray Williams Jr., champion Call Tom O’Ryan. Plouff, Tomahawk WI $1110; 12. Jacob Green, Brent Boho and Korey Balbach. Minneapolis 700 Club Tournament: May Houlton, WI $105; 13. Ethan Frank, Minnetonka 8-12 at Memory Lanes, Minneapolis Call Phill $100. Optional: 1. Brady Stearns $100; 2.. Matt Saturday Youth Championships: Boy’s Open - Hoiosen - 612-824-8008. 1. Brent Boho $5000; 2. Korey Balbach $3500; Paine $75; 3. Matt McNiel $50. Bonus Senior: 3. Cooper Tate $2500; 4. Caleb Baker $1500; 5. Clark Poelzer $90; Tom Korth $90. Ethan Tepley $1000; 6. Briley Haugh $6500; 7. í { Jordan Rodriguez $425; 8. Brennan Haugh $365; . Ç 9. Tristan Leyen $309; 10. Max Roers $260; 11. Kodie Lovejoy $200; 12. Ryan Kyllonen $150; 13. Josh Kragh $125; 14. Scott Gilbertson $100. Women’s Scratch Bowling Tournaments: Schedule - October 8, Country Club Lanes, Ex- Girl’s Open - 1. Rebecca Broerman $4000; celsior: November 26, AMF Southtown Lanes, 2. Destiny Truly $2500; 3. Hailey Triske $500; 4. Cassidy Courey $300; 5. Ashley Lang $225; Bloomington: December 17, Park Grove Bowl, 6.Styve Smedshammer $156; 7. Hana Roers $125; St. Paul Park; January 21, Mermaid Lanes, Mounds View: February 1, Farmington Lanes, Farmington; March 18, AMF Saxon Lanes, Lit- Cont on page 7 tle Canada: April 15, Cedarvale Lanes, Eagan. CBA Stepladder (l to r): AJ Chapman, For information call Trista Kimmes - 651-399- Brent Neumann, John Hommes, Champion 9339. Dave Oulman, Brady Stearns. MJBT 2017-2018 Schedule: October 29, MJBT/CBA Doubles, Concord Lanes, South St. Paul; November 19, Memory Lanes, Minne- apolis; December 17, AMF Southtown, Lanes, Bloomington; January 7, Treasure Island Lanes, Welch; February 25, Mermaid Lanes, Mounds Emily Peterson won the inaugural Women’s View; March 25, Concord Lanes, South St. Paul; Fans invited to experience Scratch Bowling Tournament event on Septem- April 22, River City Extreme, Monticello, May ber 17 at Apple Place Bowl over Janell Niles. 6, Texa Tonka Lanes, St. Louis Park; June 3, bowling at its best Prize list will be published when received. Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. www.mjbt. For bowling fans, it with lodging, transpor- org. doesn’t get any better tation to-and-from the Prize List: September 17, Holiday Lanes, 46 than attending the ulti- airport, and VIP seating entries. Women: 1. Rachel Dahlin, Andover $160; mate bowling event – for all of the TV fi nals. 2. Styve Smedshammer, Farmington $130; 3. Des- the GEICO PBA World Options include a two- tiny Truly, Brookln Park $100; 4. Hailey Triske, Series of Bowling IX in night “Strike” package MSC 2017-2018 Schedule: October 29, Drku- Minnetonka $75; 5. Hannah Triske, Minnetonka Reno, Nevada. Thanks and a three-night “300 $60; 6. Lynn Piekarski, Inver Grove Heights $50. to PBA’s presenting Game” package. Prices la’s 32 Bowl, Inver Grove Heights; November Men: 1. William Jones, Anoka $200; 2. Cooper sponsor, Eldorado Reno depend on the accom- 26, Andover Lanes, Andover; December 17, Tate, Hugo $170; 3. Max Roers, Maple Grove Properties, two Ulti- modations each fan pre- Louisville Lanes, Shakopee; January 21, Apple $140; 4. Riley Anfi nson, LeCueur $115; 5. Nick- mate WSOB Fan Ex- fers, but the basics of Place Bowl, Apple Valley; February 25, Riv- olas Munson, Cottage Grove $95; 6. Henry Borg- perience Packages will each package include er City Extreme, Monticello; March 25, Mer- strom, Yanktonn $85; 7. Garrett LaPlount, Owa- make the adventure the following: maid Lanes, Mounds View; April 15, Southway tonna $75; 8. Jordan Monnens, Ham Lake $70. easy and affordable. Strike Package Bowl, St. Cloud; May 20, Cedarvale Lanes. For those who would (starting at $200) www.midwestseniorclassic.com like to watch the ● Two (2) nights’ ac- MSC Prize List, September 10, Hudson world’s greatest bowl- commodation at Silver Lanes (26 entries): 1. Ed Peterson $290; 2. Rob ers compete for na- Legacy Resort & Casi- Downer $210; 3. Brian Floen $185; 4. Dave tionally-televised titles no. in the sport’s premier Whitman $170; 5. Gary Green $155; 6. Sam ● Two VIP tickets showcase Nov. 17-19 Lantto $145; 7. Larry Birkendahl $130; 8. Ran- to all ESPN shows in- at the National Bowl- dy Gerdes $115; 9. Paul Mielens $105; 10. Scott cluding the PBA World ing Stadium in Reno, Sodergren $95; 11. Steve Mewhorter $91; 12. Championship. Mike Schmid $91; 13. Jay Joyner $90; 14. Bob the Ultimate Fan Ex- perience packages will Micek $50. September MJBT Champions William Jones & Rachel Dahlin provide participants Package - to page 6 Page 6 The Metro Bowler September 27, 2017 Package - from page 6 Championship. of Bowling Ultimate ● Behind the scenes Experience Fan pro- gram, visit: www.pba. ● Round trip local tour of PBA Player Ser- com/tickets. transportation to and vices Trucks and ESPN from the Reno-Tahoe Production Truck. International Airport ● Offi cial autographed and Silver Legacy. PBA Tour bowling pin. City Masters league on strikes for a perfect 300 August 8. A Brunswick game. It was rolled on 300 Game Package ● Offi cial WSOB Edge Solid was her Tuesday, September (starting at $340) t-shirt. weapon of choice. The 5 in the Tuesday 4:45 ● Three (3) nights’ ac- ● Round trip trans- Minneapolis USBC Trio league. He was us- commodation at Silver portation to and from Hall of Fame member ing a Storm Timeless to Legacy Resort & Casi- the Reno-Tahoe Inter- has nine 300 games and top a previous high of no. national Airport and an 806 high series. 290. He ended the se- ● Two VIP tickets Silver Legacy. ries with a 752, topping to all ESPN shows in- To enroll in the GEI- a 721 series. cluding the PBA World CO PBA World Series Jesse Lopez - 300/800 Sun Ray Lanes May 10, 2017 Jesse Lopez, Inver Grove Heights, sur- rounded a 300 game with 247 and 253 for his second career 800 series at Sun Ray Robbie Lawrence - Lanes. He was bowling 300-300, 300 in the spring Have-a- Sun Ray Lanes Ball league on August September 5, 2017 10 with a Storm IQ Robbie Lawrence, St. Tour, drilled at Strike Paul, achieved his 60th Zone Pro Shop. This and 61st 300 games on marks his ninth 300 September 5 at Sun Ray game while holding a Lanes. He was compet- 231 high season ending ing in the Sundowners average. league with a Storm Joy Ride. He also posted a 300 game (his 62nd) on Monday, September 25th! :GOD >GJ L@= ;MJ= Kris Geister - 747 { { Texa-Tonka Lanes I a 9 / b August 18, 2017 Kris Geister, Bloom- Jason Fish - 300 ington, started the Apple Place Bowl {L[9bÇ !Ü/ÇLhb 2016-2017 season in September 5, 2017 fi ne style with games w!CC[9 of 222, 267 and 258 for For the fi rst time in . his bowling career, Ap- a 747 series. She was / bowling at Texa-Ton- ple Valley’s Jason Fish ka Lanes in the Twin put together a dozen ! " ! w9DL{Ç9w 9!w[ò C $ $ % . b ! " " # t# % & { D Y ! CLb5 ! /Üw91 September 27, 2017 The Metro Bowler Page 7 Scores - from page 2 Emily Raschick 109-224 From page 5 Youth Handicap - 1. Evan Caskey $2500; 2. Ca- Eva Starkey 89-242 laeb Sapa $1500; 3. Dylan Nelson $500; 4. Syd- Zac Vashaw 751 Connor Barton 226-528 8. Keeli Lawson $100. Bryan Thelen 736 Tory Royals 213-530 nie Angus $350; 5. Keith Bergh $275; 6. Saman- Sandy Eory 7609 Ethan Sutliff 197-498 tha Hoffmann $216; 7. Alex Pike $200; 8. Lucas Scott Olson 738 Aaron Barton 197 Hersrud $160; 9. Blake Martin $140; 10. Rachel Dale Ames 727 Jaxson Belt 492 Dahlin $125; 11. Kalli Triske $100; 12. Kaitlin Chuck Vashaw 708 Emmett Sutliff 211-583 Jeremy Steffan 711 Ashton Winkler 202 Hofmeister $100. Stan Milbath 724 Taitt Lill 202 Saturday night was an exciting night with Wal- Adam Wagner 201-498 ter Ray Williams Jr in attendance. He signed au- RIVER CITY EXTREME Matthew Olson 192-560 Monticello Eli Esch 192 tographs, met many of the bowlers - and bowled Andy Caouette 300 Brett Gulyash 550 the pro-am along with about 10 Minnesota pros. Davion Royals 508 Scholarships to youth, money to adults. He was MEMORY LANES Michael Pearson 95-188 Girls Open (l to r): Cassidy Courey, champi- also a commentator on the live fi nals broadcast on Minneapolis Khristopher S-Howard 75-133 on Rebecca Broerman, Walter Ray Williams Jr, Sunday, ndbowling.com Barb Renn 235-577 Jalen Belt 68-131 Hailey Triske & Destiny Truly. LaDonna Rogge 204 Xavier Weese 113-297 Pro-Am: Youth - 1. Caleb Baker $750; 2. Antho- Toni Veldey 546 Andrew Cusick 106-230 ny Hotakainen $500; 3. Caleb Sapa $200; 4. Dylan Mike Ditmore 610 Henry Mizinski 92-253 Nelson $150; 5. Nick Christianson $110; 6. Re- Neil Thompson 244 Grant Smith 91 gina Morin $80; 7. Evan Caskey $70; 8. Jordan Kody Beckjorden 235 Monnens $56. Adult - 1. Brandon Brown $750; 2. Scores - cont. on page 7 Wilson Johnson 165-407 Scores - from page 2 Evan Fuller 159-370 Mike Almer $500; 3. Ken Vonderlieth $210; 4. Joe Matheu Mizinski 152-342 Caskey $132. FLAHERTY’S BOWL Nicholas Torres 136-330 The entries for the Midwest Youth event dou- Arden Hills Braden James 95-266 Diana O’Connor 211-508 bled from 2016. There were participants from sev- Linda Williams 205-518 MEDINA LANES en states. This tournament was made possible by Kristi Detloff 207 Hamel Handicap (l to r): champion Evan Caskey, Ca- the generous donations from the Alexandria Area Gerri Peterson 201-200-541 Jaime Yunker 503 leb Sapa, Dylan Nelson and Synie Angus with Bowling Association, SunOpta, Bremer Bank, and Deb Ostlund 505 Amber Gustin 202-521 Walter Ray Williams Jr. Viking Coca Cola. Mel Moses 523 Taryn Smith 514 Paulette Genz 208-225-625 John Gimmestad 237-607 Jane Shea 519 Randy Busse 226-654 Lane Albrecht 534 Tom Campbell 235-635 Lana Onsted 538 Keith Hurley 559 Viola Hawkins 211-523 Petersen - to page 7 Nancy Appenzeller 201-540 Andy Unglesbee 557 Mary Larson 216 Youth Greg Chelberg 276-655 Scott Pohl 1259; 49. Daphne Rothe 172 Keith Epperson 216-632 Melissa Goeser 544 Scott Erickson 299-225-701 Janet Robidoux 520 Calli Gove 166-434 Derek Klatt 258-636 Heather Drkula 504 Steve Biegel 242 Pat Schoonover 219 Scott Pohl & Adam Kyleigh Morin 156 Larry Barthel 278-237-697 Amy Berres 502 Jeff Kiffmeyer 223-227-620 Joann Baldwin 213 Ishman 1249; 52. Matt Keyaira Scott 156-419 Brent Neumann 268-268-729 Mona Mitchell 506 Tim Drkula 279-666 Chris Guse 226 Heather Drkula 504 Tyler Huntington 245 Nick Prater 690 McNiel & Liz Johnson Serena Hill 408 Jake Schultz231-248-658-660 1246; 54. Matt McNiel Trinity McFee 400 Shawn Funfar 233-245-673 Amy Berres 502 Scott Erickson 225 Matt Dodge 712 Reggie Morin 235-628 Dave Kelly 223 Mimi Krey 223-635 Dave Spychalla 245-661 Chris Rice 672 & Gary Green 1242. Ashley Thoennes 205-584 Jodie L’Allier 222-589 Pete Wagner 223-610 Mike Russell 695 Seniors: 10 Gary Rem Edwards 267-619 Brad Ciupik 583 Tyler Kurkowski 686 Megan Flaherty 189-445 DRKULA’S 32 BOWL Green, Houlton, WI Abigail Wood 162-471 Inver Grove Heights Tim Moore 264-689 Kevin Fruetel 572 Jeff Andersen 782 Emily Maile 143-398 Sue Gravem 511 Doug Winkler 244-662 Jim Lesher 589 Scott Sodergren 718 1492; 13. Stephen Pe- Violet Torres 95-187 Crystal Clardy 206-542 Ken Heuring 240 Dan Sauro 572 Matt Johnson 683 terson, Hutchinson Izabella Weese 86-158 Annie Cotton 505 Derek Bergquist 238-629 Kurt Anderson 569 Daniel Vaplan 264 1487; 15. John Eiss, Sophia Mitsch 82-153 Karen Campbell 201-516 Ken Jensen 234-671 Alec Thurmes 564 Tom Brooks 247 Orono 1481. Stella Basara 65-100 Jessica Boser 511 Craig Dale 232-626 Scott Brynjulfson 560 Lane Hayes 665 Alexis Starkey 104-267 Tiffany Forester 223-529 Kevin Gillespie 225 Eric Viere 559 Larry Harvanko 651 Tatu Belmares 87-240 Danyell Lundell 215-546 Bob Keller 224-655 Jason Aeilts 244-597 Brian Hall 246 Samantha McGraw 56-155 Alicia Hartley 204-564 John Toomey 224 Steve Roers 556 Rachael Eder 46-111 Kelly Riggins 541 Mario Sierra SR 223 AMF SOUTHTOWN Deanna Rothe 145-375 Colleen Hartley 512 Eric Viere 230 CLASSIC BOWL Bloomington Kayele Grealish 140-386 Jeanne Morrow 200-561 Matt Difronso 231 Coon Rapids Jennifer Wallace 204-524 Katelynn Frevel 118-281 Anita Clausen 535 Justin Rice 234-630 Jackie Bunkin 510 Tom Angelus 298 Mark Kleidon 246-570 Tina Pashina 516 Warren Weck 247 Bob Hoekman 288-592 Peggy Dusenka 524 Doug Shellum 277 Eric Schacht 247-634 Jaie Ausmus 266 Vaughn Wallace 266 Scott Moe 222-578 Mary White 237-562 Pete Waganer 235-656 @Q@MTJI@ Frank Ritter 229-580 Karen Ruckard 235 Richie Knafl a 258-638 Mike Litz 222-600 Jan White 505 Bryan Nelson 256-726 Kevin Gillespie 574 Cindy Oien 201 Andy Podmolik 267 can submit scores to Terry Ostrom 237 Deb Vogt 503 Mike Hatten 268-714 Bill Kolstad 223-618 Tracey Freeman 534 Ted Feig 230 Located at Flaherty‘s Arden Bowl EMAIL - [email protected] 1273 West County Road E 651-488-6785 ´ Type the bowler‘s name and scores in an email Arden Hills ´ Form a PDF —Press Release“ from your League Secretary program and email the file. 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Made to order on site Page 8 The Metro Bowler September 27, 2017 US Open Direct Qualifi ers; Life - from page 3 The Bowl4Life Buddy a household with Bowl4Life to help Eileen’s Bowling Buddy name. promote both the Foun- 2 within easy driving distance have overcome or cur- Scholarship - $500 dation and the sport he rently face; Rex has coached This scholarship was bowlers of all ages with loves. ARLINGTON, Tex- Miss. w Outstanding charac- named in honor of Rex his inventions and truly Immediately upon re- as - The United States * Sparetime Lanes, ter, integrity and leader- Byron, the inventor of believed the juniors are ceiving his scholarship, Bowling Congress and Decatur, Ill. ship; the Bowling Propri- Eileen’s Bowling Bud- our future. he held a fundraiser at * May City Bowl, Ce- w Self-motivation in dy, a skill trainer toolset his local bowling cen- etors' Association of The Bowl4Life Jacob dar Rapids, Iowa completing challenging for both bowlers and ter, raising $600 for the America will introduce Boris Scholarship - * International Train- coursework; coaches. His patented foundation. a special direct-qualifi - $500 er program for the 2018 ing and Research Cen- w Demonstrated and products are hand-made For more informa- U.S. Open, which will ter, Arlington, Texas visible passion for in their Florida manu- This scholarship was tion, go to the Bowl- be held at Northrock * Golden Pin Lanes, youth bowling. facturing shops and he created by Jacob Boris. 4Life website, email Lanes in Wichita, Kan- Tucson, Ariz. has donated hundreds He was the fi rst recipient bowl4lifefoundation@ of the $1000 Bowl4Life sas, the organizations Please contact the of thousands of dollars gmail.com or write to Foundation Scholarship announced Thursday. centers directly for ad- Frank Wilkinson. "As into his dream of mak- 15835 Feeny Court, this year. He now works The operation of the ditional information. we build on the tradi- ing Eileen’s Bowling Charlotte, NC 28278. U.S. Women's Open Two additional centers tion of the U.S. Open, we're thankful to have and U.S. Open is a will be announced at a collaborative effort by later date. Northrock Lanes and the Wichita community USBC and BPAA and "We're looking for- Share bowling pictures jointly funded by the continue to play a vital ward to getting some role." two organizations. The of our centers involved with 2018 U.S. Open will in the U.S. Open and The 2017 U.S. Open, take place Oct. 24-31, the new format," which introduces the 2018. BPAA President Nancy new invitation-only for- The Metro Bowler! The direct-entry pro- Schenk said. "Bowlers mat, is set for Oct. 25- gram for the 2018 tour- at the grassroots level Nov. 1 Flamingo Bowl nament will give 10 from coast to coast will in Liverpool, New BPAA bowling centers have a chance to join York. across the country the the select fi eld." The U.S. Open is re- opportunity to host a The U.S. Open is a vered for its challenging qualifying event, from premier event for 144 of lane conditions and long which one bowler can the best bowlers in the format that includes 24 earn a spot in the U.S. world, and Northrock games of qualifying, Open fi eld. Lanes already has been an eight-game cashers' The format includes the backdrop for many round and 24 games of at least nine games and great moments in recent round-robin match play, is contested on a Sport bowling history. before the fi eld is cut to Bowling-compliant the top fi ve for the tradi- The center has been tional stepladder fi nals. lane condition. Direct home to the Intercol- qualifi ers for the 2018 legiate Team and In- The invitation-only U.S. Open must be held tercollegiate Singles fi eld brings together the between Nov. 1, 2017 Championships and money leaders from the and May 1, 2018. welcomed the Profes- PBA Tour and the top The host centers for sional Women's Bowl- performers at a variety the direct qualifi ers for ing Association Tour. of USBC and interna- the 2018 event will be: It also is scheduled to tional events * Lucky Strike Lanes, host the USBC Wom- Additional spots are Malone, N.Y. en's Championships in awarded to the Team 2019. USA men and Junior 9 * Thunderbowl Lanes, Team USA boys, past Allen Park, Mich. 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