MARCH 2020 Robert Sloma Captures MDUSBC Senior Masters at Mayflower Comes out of the Loser’S Bracket to Beat Kaczmarczyk Twice for Title
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PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 4, NO. 7 MARCH 2020 Robert Sloma captures MDUSBC Senior Masters at Mayflower Comes out of the loser’s bracket to beat Kaczmarczyk twice for title Robert Sloma of Jenison beat 479-469 and Wilson 458-387 as he Peter Kaczmarczyk of Warren in the waited for a challenger to emerge final two-game from the loser’s match 555-465 to bracket. Once win the Metro De- Sloma emerged troit USBC from loser’s (MDUSBC) Se- bracket he lost to nior Masters title Sloma 517-435 at Mayflower and 555-465 to Lanes in Redford finish the day. and take home Kaczmarczyk av- the top prize of eraged 234.1 for $2,000. 18 games Kaczmarczyk Wilson qualified 14th with total of settled for the run- 1,380 including a high game of 298. ner-up check of $1,000. He remained in the winner’s bracket President George Bresinski (c) and runner-up Peter Kaczmarczyk (l) congratulate champion Robert Sloma Sloma qualified fourth with 1,474 with wins over Glenn Pilon of Tren- including a high game of 279. In ton 473-445, Troy Stus of South Lyon took home $350 for his eighth-place Top games of the tournament match play he won his first match 578-394, which included a 300 game, finish, averaging 225.1. were 300 by Schluchter in qualifying against James “Bo” Goergen of Joseph Krajenke of Clinton Township Harold Sullins of Chesterfield won and Wilson in match play. Sanford 435-385 before falling to 460-422, Snow 514-460 before los- the Super Senior competition for non- Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior Kaczmarczyk 425-404. In the loser’s ing to Kaczmarczyk 458-487 and qualifiers 60 years of age and older. Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and bracket he beat William Froberg of Sloma 500-485. He took home $750 He defeated Edward Mintz of Can- Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan. St. Joseph 471-439, defending for his third place finish and averaged ton 216-194 for the title. Sullins won The MDUSBC Senior Masters champion William Kazmierski of 237.6. $200 for his efforts and Mintz walked championship is an USBC certified Pinconning 495-424, Michael Snow Goergen finished fourth for $600 away with a check for $175. event operated by the Metro Detroit of Windsor 465-421, Goergen the after qualifying 20th with 1,355. In The entire field averaged 209.8 in USBC, the largest local association second time 443-412 and Larry Wil- match play he won his first match qualifying with the top 24 averaging of the United States Bowling Con- son of Detroit 500-485 to move into against Froberg 472-327 before fall- 233.4. The match play average was gress with nearly 40,000 members. the championship match. Once in the ing to the loser’s bracket with a loss 224.6. championship match he avenged the to Sloma 443-412. Once in the loser’s earlier defeat to Kaczmarczyk 517- bracket he beat Pilon 489-418, Harte 2020 USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN RENO 435 to set up the final match. He av- 419-393, Krajenke 414-358, top EXTENDED BY A WEEK eraged 240 for 24 games of compe- qualifier Robert Michaux Jr. of Detroit ARLINGTON, Texas - As the United States Bowling Congress Open tition. 535-476 and Kenyon 460-453 before Championships prepares for its return to Reno, Nevada, in 2020, competi- This is the highlight of my career.” losing to Sloma the second time 443- tors have shown their passion for The Biggest Little City in the World by said first-time participant Sloma. “I’ve 412. He averaged 224.6 for 22 filling nearly 92 percent of the originally scheduled competition days. been bowling real well this year.” games. More than 9,400 teams already have registered for the event, and with Kaczmarczyk qualified fifth with Kenyon finished fifth for $400 and nearly all squads sold out from May through the end of the tournament, 1,459 with a high game of 298. He averaged 238.2. Michael Snow of USBC has added another week of squads in July. stayed in the winner’s bracket with Windsor finished sixth for $400 and The 2020 USBC Open Championships has been extended to July 12 victories over Michael Harte of averaged 227.4. Michaux ended up (last team date July 11), making room for teams still interested in competing Farmington Hills 493-439, Sloma seventh for $350, averaging 236.3 and seeing what the newly renovated National Bowling Stadium has to offer. 425-404, Steve Kenyon of Grosse Ile and defending champion Kazmierski The event is returning to Reno for the first time since 2016 and was sched- In this issue uled to run for 108 consecutive days from March 21 until July 6. The extra week will allow an additional 600 teams to experience the world’s largest From the Editor - page 2 Honor Scores - page 9 participatory sporting event and iconic 78-lane NBS. Personal Perspective - page 3 Mythbusters - page 10 The entry deadline for the event has been extended until May 15 to allow (Ann)ouncements - page 4 Bob Johnson - page 11 bowlers and captains to form teams and take advantage of added inventory. Jeff Richgels - page 8 Captains can enter and pay online at BOWL.com/OpenChamp or call the tournament office at 888-910-2695. Page 2 Bowling Showcase News March 2020 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Deadlines approaching! Metro Detroit USBC 28200 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 443-2695 From the Editor association. All applications are due Applications must be submitted to April 1, 2020. the MDUSBC office by April 1, 2020. Mark A. Martin Web: www.mdusbc.com To be eligible for Secretary of the Applications can be obtained by Mark Martin, Editor MDUSBC Year a person must be a current calling the MDUSBC office or visit- Association Manager league secretary in the MDUSBC. To ing www.mdusbc.com and clicking on George Bresinski, President be Coach of the Year the coach must forms. Libbi Fletcher, VP be a current youth coach in the Richard Banks MDUSBC. Scott Barker To be considered for Volunteer of Ann Block the Year a person must be a Michael DeRousie MDUSBC Board Member or Officer; James Horton or Association Representative Coor- Mark Hurttgam dinator or Association Representa- Patricia Klix tive. Ashley Krywy Stephen Krywy SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Martha Marshall The MDUSBC will award up to Kurt Suokas eight $1,000 scholarships this year Randy Tambourine to male and female youth bowlers. John Vorpagel Applicants must be at least 14 years of age and can only win once. AWARDS DEADLINE The scholarships are a result of APPROACHING the Greater Detroit Bowling Associa- Bowling TV Schedule Each year the Metro Detroit USBC tion, Detroit Women’s Bowling Asso- Association selects deserving indi- ciation and Pontiac Women’s Bowl- viduals for a number of year- end ing Association restricting funds for awards. Those awards include the this purpose. Saturday, March 7 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Secretary of the Year, Coach of the Applicants must write a minimum Adult Challenge - FInal round from Merri-Bowl Year and Volunteer of the Year. Se- 100 word essay about their future Merri-Bowl vs Woodland lections are made from the nomina- educational plans and submit a com- Sunday, March 8 - 12 p.m. FS1 PBA tions received from anyone who sees pleted application signed by their Roth-Holman PBA Doubles Championship a deserving person from within the coach. Saturday, March 14 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Top Reasons to be a member of the Adult Challenge - First round from Super Bowl Metro Detroit USBC Super Bowl vs Perfect Game Sunday, March 15 - 1:30 p.m. FS1 PBA PBA WSOB XI - Cheetah Championship 1. Average Recognition Monday, March 16 - 8 p.m. FS1 PBA PBA WSOB XI - Chameleon Championship 2. Bonding of league funds Tuesday, March 17 - 8 p.m. FS1 PBA 3. Rules of the game PBA WSOB XI - Scorpion Championship 4. Assistance in resolving league issues Wednesday, March 18 - 8 p.m. FS1 PBA PBA WSOB XI - PBA World Championship 5. Equipment standards of the game Thursday, March 19 - 8 p.m. FS1 PBA 6. Bowling Showcase PBA WSOB XI - USA vs The World Saturday, March 21 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase 7. Tournaments Magazine show 8. Coaching Saturday, March 28 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase 9. Charities Adult Challenge - First round from Super Bowl Astro vs Ansara-Shank 10. Bowling Showcase News Sunday, March 29 - 2:30 p.m. FOX PBA 11. Awards USBC Masters 12. Member Rewards Every Watch On Saturday at 10 a.m. March 2020 Bowling Showcase News Page 3 Best Squad Ever!! MDUSBC Bowl For The Cure 153 103 for a 375!!!! Then for event a smashing success Personal doubles and singles she had 112- Perspectives 114-128 for 354 and 121-112-101 for The MDUSBC Bowl For The Cure event was sold out on Saturday, Feb. 334!!! All games over average and 29 at Bowl One Lanes. Thanks to all of the participants supporters and spon- Libbi Fletcher nearly all games are over her new sors. It was a great event. MDUSBC Director average!!! She won a few squad jackpots and some brackets even!!!! SPECIAL THANKS!!! We are all so very proud of her, and I Bowl One Staff know her daughter Nicole, who is a great bowler in her own right, is proud Michele Chaney also! Melanie Falk Other notables in my squad was Libbi Fletcher Deb Murrell throwing front 9 for a 276, Leslie Hlifka only to be bested by former MDUSBC Cindy Kainz Queen Shannon Rowe with a 278 in the same game.