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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. 2, NO. 7 MARCH 2018 Stus prevails in MDUSBC Senior Masters Comes out of the loser’s bracket and beats three-time champion Harold Sullins for title Troy Stus of Defending champion Gray was South Lyon beat seeded ninth per tournament rule with Harold Sullins of 1,168. He stayed in the winner’s Chesterfield 446- bracket with wins over Gerald 438 in the final two- Johnson of Taylor 469-333, William game title match to Froberg of St. Joseph 407-399, top win the MDUSBC qualifier Jeffrey Kendall of Clawson Senior Masters title 434-394 before being knocked into the at Mayflower Lanes loser’s bracket by Sullins 433-374. in Redford and take Once in the loser’s bracket he de- home the top prize of $2,000. Sullins feated Richard Wayne of Westland settled for the runner-up check of 421-402 and Kenneth Wyatt 484-333 $1,000. before Stus ended his day 414-379. Stus qualified 19th with a six-game Gray took home $700 and averaged total of 1,298. He remained in the 206.8. winner’s bracket with triumphs over After qualifying 18th with 1,300, Thomas Fauls of Troy 480-401, Kenneth Wyatt remained in the Ronald Burgess of Plymouth 402-388, winner’s bracket with victories over Edward Mintz of Canton 427-421 and Leonard Kersten of Clarkston 480- MDUSBC President John Vorpagel (c) congratulates MDUSBC Senior Masters champion Troy Stus (l) and runner-up Harold Sullins. Kenneth Wyatt of Sterling Heights 429, Peter Kaczmarczyk of Warren 493-427 before losing to Sullins 416- 426-361, Richard Wayne 443-387 The entire field averaged 199.4 in Red Robin Restaurants of Michigan. 388. He then beat Bradley Gray of before falling to Stus 493-427. In the qualifying with the top 32 averaging The MDUSBC Senior Masters Farmington Hills 414-379 for the op- loser’s bracket he beat Stephen Barry 213. The match play average was championship is an USBC certified portunity to avenge the earlier defeat. of Warren 456-389 before being 208.8. event operated by the Metro Detroit He then beat Sullins 458-433 to set knocked out by Gray 484-333. He took Top games of the tournament were USBC, the largest local association up a final match, which he won. Stus home $700 and averaged 214.7. 300 by Jeffrey Kendall and Robert of the United States Bowling Con- averaged 220.9 for 20 games of com- Wayne finished fifth for $400 and Martin of Allen Park. Both high games gress with over 40,000 members. petition. averaged 226.6. Barry finished sixth were during qualifying. Sullins, the three for $400 and averaged 211.5. Mintz Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior (Complete results on page 9) time MDUSBC Se- ended up seventh for $350, averag- Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and nior Masters cham- ing 223.2 and Messina took home pion, qualified fifth $350 for his eighth place finish, aver- with 1,357. He aging 205.7. stayed in the Top qualifier Kendall led 111 en- winner’s bracket by trants with 1,495. In match play he won defeating Jeffrey his first two matches before losing the Suma Sr. of next two to finish 10th averaging 219.4 Clarkston 445-397, and cashing for $325. Larry Wilson of Detroit 410-353, Larry Walker of Garden City won Steven Messina of Canton 476-326, the Super Senior competition for non- Team Doubles/Singles Bradley Gray of Farmington Hills 433- qualifiers 60 years of age and older. Airway Lanes Century Bowl 374 and Stus the first time 416-388. He defeated Mark Hatchigian of Novi 4825 Highland Rd. 7345 Highland Rd. Stus then beat him 458-433. Sullins 233-195 for the title. Walker won $200 Waterford Waterford averaged 221.8 for 18 games of com- for his efforts and Hatchigian walked petition. away with a check for $175. In this issue Regular Columns Features From the Editor - page 2 Michelle Mullen’s tips - page 4 Personal Perspective - page 3 Jeff Richgels - page 8 Feb. 17 - May 6, 2018 The Youth Angle - page 3 Phil Goodman - page 9 www.michiganwba.com Come out and enjoy (Ann)ouncements - page 5 Bob Johnson - page 11 (616) 635-2032 the fun of bowling!! Honor Scores - page 10 Page 2 Bowling Showcase News March 2018 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Metro Detroit USBC Annual Meeting report 28200 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 443-2695 Delegates to the Michigan State appointed a delegate please contact Web: www.mdusbc.com USBC WBA Annual meeting are the MDUSBC office. From the Editor Mark Martin, Editor Mark A. Martin Debra Dickerson, Vera Johnson, Each year the Metro Detroit USBC Patricia Klix, Martha Marshall, Carol Association selects deserving indi- John Vorpagel, President MDUSBC Roberts and Jessica Tyler. viduals for a number of year- end George Bresinski, VP Association Manager Delegates to the Michigan State awards. Those awards include the Richard Banks USBC BA are Richard Banks, Michael Secretary of the Year, Coach of the Ann Block DeRousie, Mark Hurttgam, Kurt Year and Volunteer of the Year. Se- Penny Breen Suokas and John Vorpagel. lections are made from the nomina- Michael DeRousie Delegates to the Michigan State tions received from anyone who sees Debra Dickerson USBC Youth are Mark Hurttgam, a deserving person from within the as- Shane Ferris Ashley Krywy, Kurt Suokas, Jessica sociation. All applications are due to Libbi Fletcher Tyler and John Vorpagel. April 1, 2018. Mark Hurttgam The United States Bowling Con- To be eligible for Secretary of the Patricia Klix gress annual convention will be held Year a person must be a current Ashley Krywy from April 23-26 in Reno. league secretary in the MDUSBC. To Martha Marshall During this time delegates elected be Coach of the Year the coach must Tammy Quinn from their respective local and state be a current youth coach in the Kurt Suokas associations will vote on legislation MDUSBC. Randy Tambourine affecting leagues, tournaments and To be considered for Volunteer of bylaws in addition to electing three the Year a person must be a MDUSBC new members of the board of direc- Board Member or Officer; or Associa- The Metro Detroit USBC held its tors. Additionally there will be several tion Representative Coordinator or Annual Meeting last month at workshops to inform the delegates Association Representative. purpose. DeCarlo’s. Elections were held for di- about happenings at USBC. The MDUSBC will award four Applicants must write a minimum rectors and delegates to represent the Representing the MDUSBC at the $1,000 scholarships this year to two 100 word essay about their future edu- association at various upcoming state annual convention will be Richard male and two female bowlers. Appli- cational plans and submit a completed and national conventions. Banks, Ann Block, George Bresinski, cants must be at least 14 years of age application signed by their coach. Elected to new two-year terms on Michael DeRousie, Shane Ferris, and can only win once. Applications must be submitted to the MDUSBC Board are Ann Block Libbi Fletcher, Mark Hurttgam, Vera The scholarships are a result of the the MDUSBC office by April 1, 2018. George Bresinski, Michael DeRousie, Johnson, Patricia Klix, Michael Lewis, Greater Detroit Bowling Association, Applications can be obtained by Shane Ferris, Libbi Fletcher, Mark Martha Marshall, Jessica Tyler, John Detroit Women’s Bowling Association calling the MDUSBC office or visiting Hurttgam, Ashley Krywy, Kurt Suokas Vorpagel and Doug Williams. and Pontiac Women’s Bowling Asso- www.mdusbc.com and clicking on and Randy Tambourine. Anyone else that would like to be ciation restricting funds for this forms. Top Reasons to be a member of the Metro Detroit USBC 1. Average Recognition Bowling TV Schedule 2. Bonding of league funds 3. Rules of the game Saturday, March3-10a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase 4. Assistance in resolving league issues Super Bowl region finals 5. Equipment standards of the game Saturday, March 10 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase Merri-Bowl region - Round 1 6. Bowling Showcase Saturday, March 17 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase 7. Tournaments Merri-Bowl region - Round 1 8. Coaching Saturday, Marsh 24 - 10 a.m. WADL-Detroit Bowling Showcase 9. Charities Magazine Edition 10. Bowling Showcase News Sunday, March 25 - 2 p.m. ESPN Mark Roth / Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship 11. Awards 12. Member Rewards Every Watch On Saturday at 10 a.m. March 2018 Bowling Showcase News Page 3 Success: How do you Thanks for the honor! measure it? Personal done because when it is truly a pas- The Youth sion, you don’t really keep score! It hard time defining success for them- Perspectives was an honor to have Sharon present Angle selves, and just want to base their per- Libbi Fletcher me since she has been a mentor and Ashley Krywy formances based upon on everyone role model of mine since I first served else did around them. While this is fine MDUSBC Director on the Detroit WBA Board of Direc- MDUSBC Youth Director to some extent, it should not be the tors in 1985. only matter in which they determine I had a little practice on a lane prior their success. Some ways that suc- to being asked to throw out the first cess can be looked at is in terms of ball. I was fine…until the photogra- how well you have improved from the pher went out on the lanes to get pic- last tournament or league setting that tures! It was all I could do to keep you participated in.