PROUDLY PUBLISHED BY NNNewsewsews All the bowling news that’s fit to print in the Bowling Capital of the World VOL. 2, NO. 3 NOVEMBER 2017 Robin Orlikowski claims Queens title Downs Lauren Krywy in the decisive final match Robin Orlikowski of Grand Rapids to Orlikowski. Krywy averaged 217.6 defeated Lauren Krywy of Sterling for 13 games. Heights 256-248 in the final match to Orlikowski took home the top check win the MDUSBC Queens at Classic of $1,000 plus a tiara pendent neck- Lanes in Rochester Hills. lace compliments of Chinn Jewelry. Orlikowski Krywy settled for $500. qualified sec- Maddy finished third for $300 and ond in the field Maples fourth for $250. of 38 with a The entire qualifying field averaged six-game total 194. of 1,382 on Complete results are available at games of 245, www.mdusbc.com under “Tourna- 247, 207, 265, ments”. 226 and 192. The event was sponsored by Turbo In match play 2-N-1 Grips and Chinn Jewelry. she beat Kim- The MDUSBC Queens Tourna- berly Maddy of ment is operated by the Metro Detroit Utica 234-158, Sarah Lokker of New USBC, which serves over 40,000 adult Baltimore 237-181 and Lauren Krywy and youth bowlers in the Metropolitan the first time 208-207. She then had Detroit market and is the largest local to wait for a challenger to emerge from association of the United States Bowl- the loser’s bracket in the double-elimi- ing Congress. Queens champion Robin Orlikowski (r) is congratulated by MDUSBC nation format. When Krywy came out (Complete results on page 5) President John Vorpagel (c) and runner-up Lauren Krywy of the loser’s bracket she defeated Orlikowski 269-259 to force the final match. Orlikowski averaged 234.2 for Jennifer Maples and Ashley Denard capture Women’s Series Baker Doubles 11 games of competition. Krywy quali- Jennifer Maples of Warren and that was designed to introduce fied ninth with Ashley Denard of Southfield won the new players to the Women’s Se- 1,261. She re- Hamtramck Singles Classic Women’s ries, now in its seventh year of mained in the Series Baker Doubles with a 513-424 operations by the Metro Detroit winner’s bracket two-game Baker Style win over Robin USBC. Of the 30 competitors 13 with victories over Orlikowski of Grand Rapids and Sa- had never competed in the se- 2015 Queens rah Pettenger of Kentwood at Hazel ries. champion Shan- Park Bowl in Hazel Park. The Denard- Complete results are avail- non Rowe of De- Maples team took home the top prize able at www.mdusbc.com under troit 193-158, top of $500, while the Orlikowski- “Tournaments” and Women’s qualifier Kathleen Pettenger duo settled for $250. Series page. Bishop of Westland 190-164 and Jen- The Maples-Denard team qualified Hamtramck Singles Classic nifer Maples of Warren 235-194 be- third with an eight-game total of 1,494. is Michigan’s richest bowling fore falling to Orlikowski the first time. In match play they beat Tanisha Burris tournament operating at Hazel Jennifer Maples and Ashley Denard In the loser’s bracket she narrowly of Holt and Elaine Wright of Eaton Park Bowl from January through July beat Kimberly Maddy 226-224 for the Rapids 426-392 and Jessica Zissler Reese 385-360 to advance to the fi- each year. 2018 will be the 68th year opportunity to avenge the earlier loss of Saginaw and Julie Oczepek of nals. of the tournament. In this issue The top seeded duo Orlikowski- Regular Columns Features Pettenger qualified with 1,607. They From the Editor - page 2 Michelle Mullen’s tips - page 4 advanced to the finals with a 469-346 Personal Perspective - page 3 Jeff Richgels - page 8 triumph over Cathleen Maes of The Youth Angle - page 3 Phil Goodman - page 9 Westland and Annette Wilson of Novi. (Ann)ouncements - page 5 Bob Johnson - page 11 A total of 15 teams participated in Honor Scores - page 10 the inaugural Baker Doubles event Page 2 Bowling Showcase News November 2017 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Metro Detroit USBC Metro Detroit USBC From the Editor 28200 Southfield Rd. has something for everyone Lathrup Village, MI 48076 Mark A. Martin (248) 443-2695 MDUSBC including defending champion Robert Metro Detroit USBC is the proud host Web: www.mdusbc.com Association Manager Michaux Jr. for one-game double of this event and it’s dedicated to Libbi Mark Martin, Editor elimination match play. Fletcher, MDUSBC Director and Bowl- John Vorpagel, President The MDUSBC 500 Club tourna- ing Showcase News contributor. George Bresinski, VP ment, which is open to all MDUSBC The cost is $25 per person per Richard Banks female members who have bowled a event and $5 for optional all-events. Ann Block 500 series in their career, will take Also available is the optional scratch Penny Breen place on Sunday, Dec. 3 at Airway division, which is $5 per person per Michael DeRousie Lanes in Waterford at 12:30 p.m. event. Debra Dickerson The entry fee is $22. For more information on reserved Libbi Fletcher The MDUSBC Women’s Series, dates and times contact Michigan Mark Hurttgam presented by Hamtramck Singles Women’s Association Manager Patricia Klix Classic, is returning for the seventh Sharon Schildroth at (616) 635-2032. Ashley Krywy season. The series will be a scratch The Michigan State USBC Open Martha Marshall event for women only. Championship will begin Jan. 13 at Tammy Quinn Qualifying will be four games and Fairlanes Family Entertainment Cen- Kurt Suokas match play will be single-game single ter in Grandville and Westgate Bowl Randy Tambourine elimination to determine a winner. The in Comstock Park. Metro Detroit USBC presents Bowl- competition is expected to last less The cost is $25 per person per ing Showcase, a half-hour television than four hours. event and a cost of $10 for all-events. show, airing on WADL-Detroit every The entry fee is $45 ($50 if paid on The optional actual division prize list Proceeds from the event will be Saturday at 10 a.m. and on site) and first place will pay $500 is $10 per person per event. donated to the International Bowling mdusbc.com and YouTube. based on 24 entries. Reserved entries are due by Nov. Hall of Fame and Museum and the Each month is a magazine show The first event will be Sunday, Nov. 25. While the bowling season seems Karmanos Cancer Institute. Over featuring bowling events around the 19 at 10 a.m. at Mayflower Lanes in to have just begun these deadlines are $270,000 has been raised since 1990. Bowling Capital of the World. On the Redford. fast approaching so act today. We are looking for interested indi- other weeks there is fierce competi- In conjunction with the five events For information on reserved dates viduals who may be interested in com- tion through the Challenge series. will be a season long “cup” competi- and times call MSBAAssociation Man- peting in the invitational event. The The next magazine show will air on tion, where all competitors will receive ager Richard Loughlin at (517) 788- cost is $20 and entrants are expected Nov. 11, followed by three consecu- points for each event they participate 9135 or cell (517) 914-5437. to raise at least $100 for the causes tive weeks of the Bowling Showcase in. The top player in points will receive Entry blanks for both tournaments by either soliciting donations for $100 Youth Challenge. There are four $500 and the top 15 will cash. are available in your local bowling cen- or selling $200 of 50/50 tickets or a teams competing for the title. The Other events are scheduled for ter and also at the MDUSBC office. combination. teams are from the Merri-Bowl, Cherry Dec. 10; January 14; March 11; and The Metro Detroit USBC will once The event is always a good time Hill Lanes North, Mayflower Lanes April 8. again conduct the annual Tom McKay where the top eight teams qualify for and Oak Lanes. The format is a one- These events will be held regard- Invitational Tournament (formerly the match play. game Baker style scratch event with less of the number of entries as we Steve Cruchon Memorial Tournament) If you are interested please contact the losing team being knocked out of try to establish competitive women’s on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Sterling Lanes the MDUSBC office at (248) 443- the competition. bowling in the Bowling Capital of the in Sterling Heights. 2695. This show is made possible by the World. generosity of our sponsors. Please For more information on all patronize them as they make it pos- MDUSBC tournaments call the sible to produce and air the show. Tell MDUSBC office at (248) 443-2695 Bowling TV Schedule them that you appreciate their support ext. 105. of the promotion of our sport. The Metro Detroit USBC needs Saturday, Nov.4-10a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase The MDUSBC Super Senior Mas- your help in increasing the entry into 2016-17 Challenge Edition - Championship Match ters is fast approaching Nov. 4-5 at the state tournaments. Saturday, Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Hazel Park Bowl in Hazel Park. The Michigan State USBC Magazine Edition Entrants must be 60 years of age Women’s Championship deadline is Saturday, Nov. 18 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase as of Nov. 4 for the scratch tourna- Jan. 10, 2018. Youth Challenge Edition - Round 1 ment.