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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. 4 DECEMBER 2019 Krajenke wins MDUSBC Super Senior Masters Joseph Ohio 204-172 before losing to Peart Krajenke of Clinton 235-191 to fall into the loser’s Township won the bracket. In the loser’s bracket he beat MDUSBC Super 2016 champion Robert Michaux Jr. Senior Masters title of Detroit 209-176, Peter Minaudo of and the top prize of Chesterfield 256-168 and Bierkamp $1,200 at Harbor 192-145 before avenging the earlier Lanes in St. Clair defeat to Peart 197-180. He then lost Shores with a 220-193 win over Larry to Walker 228-175 to end his day. He Walker of Garden City. Walker settled averaged 202.3 for 12 games. for $600. Peart qualified eighth with 1,025. Krajenke qualified fourth with a In match play he won his first two five-game total of 1,079. He re- matches beating Arnie Goldman of mained in the winner’s bracket with Warren 228-200 and Eatmon 235- victories over Roderick Grimes of 191 before falling into the loser’s MDUSBC President George Bresinski (c) congratulates MDUSBC Super Senior Clinton Township 269-221, Charles bracket with the loss to Krajenke 217- Masters Champion Joseph Krajenke (r) and runner-up Larry Walker Richardson Jr. of Southfield 192-161, 192. In the loser’s bracket he beat Edwin Peart of Southfield 217-192 Michael Lucente of Warren 191-177 and Walker the first time 227-195. He before falling to Eatmon 197-180. He Dylin Hunter and Sheri Verespej then had to wait for Walker to emerge averaged 205.1 for 10 games. win Men’s and Women’s Series Events from the loser’s bracket. Krajenke Ted Hannahs was the top quali- averaged 220.4 for 10 games of com- fier with 1,137, but lost his first two Dylin Hunter of Windsor won the Sheri Verespej of Newport won the petition. matches getting knocked out of the Metro Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) Metro Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) Walker qualified competition. He cashed for $200. Men’s Series event Sunday with a Women’s Series event Sunday with 15th with 1,007. He Edwin Austreng of Waterford won 237-232 triumph over Gerald a 224-206 triumph over Julie stayed in the the special competition for non-quali- Johnson of Taylor at Mayflower Oczepek of Vassar at Mayflower winner’s bracket fiers over the age of 70 with a 203- Lanes in Redford. Hunter took home Lanes in Redford. Verespej took with wins over Jef- 198 win over Robert Szachta of the top prize of $500, while Johnson home the top prize of $500, while frey Suma Sr. of Macomb. Austreng took home $200 settled for $250. Oczepek settled for $250. Clarkston 190-127, and Szachta $175 for their efforts. Hunter qualified sixth in the field Verespej qualified second in the Fred McClain of Sponsors of the MDUSBC Senior of 47, with a four-game total of 907 field of 36, with a four-game total of Allen Park 199-155, Julius Bierkamp Masters are Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and on games of 288, 182, 179 and 258. 911. She was consistent with games of Ferndale 245-189 before falling to Turbo Tech. In match play he beat Justin Knowles of 218, 223, 235 and 235. She earned Krajenke 227-195. Once in the The MDUSBC Super Senior Mas- of Okemos 254-222, Joshua Ison of a bye in the first round, but once loser’s bracket he beat David Eatmon ters Tournament is an USBC certi- Southfield 239-219 and Leandre Tho- match play began she beat Robin of Ferndale 228-175 for the opportu- fied event operated by the Metro mas of Dearborn Heights 204-163 to Orlikowski of Grand Rapids 224-193 nity to avenge the earlier loss to Detroit USBC, the largest local as- advance to the championship match. and Trisha Reid of Romulus 234-232 Krajenke. Walker averaged 205.2 for sociation of the United States Bowl- Last year’s Cup champion to advance to the finals. 11 games of competition. ing Congress with nearly 40,000 adult Johnson qualified fourth with 922, Oczepek was the top qualifier with Eatmon finished third for $500 and and youth members. including a high game of 257. In 919 on games of 239, 247, 232 and Peart fourth for $400. match play he defeated Brian Odom 201. She earned a bye and then de- Eatmon qualified 16th with 1,004. of Romulus 238-216 and Trey feated Shannon Rowe of Westland He won his first match over top quali- (Complete prize list on page 3) Raynes of Westland 226-213 on his 266-234 and Amanda Barry of fier Ted Hannahs of Reynoldsburg, way to the finals. Clinton Township 224-182 on her way Mason Brantley of Detroit led the to the finals. In this issue field with 1,024 on games of 247, 274, Last year’s Cup Champion 225 and 278. He then lost his first Brandie Reamy of Livonia failed to From the Editor - page 2 Jeff Richgels - page 8 match to Raynes 251-226 and took qualify for match play. Personal Perspective - page 3 Honor Scores - page 9 home $75. (Ann)ouncements - page 3 Mythbusters - page 10 Upcoming events Bob Johnson - page 11 Dec.8@Westland Bowl Jan. 12 @ Thunderbowl Page 2 Bowling Showcase News December Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Next up: the Annual Meeting Metro Detroit USBC 28200 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, MI 48076 From the Editor to all of you. This is the time of year For the Women’s Championship (248) 443-2695 Mark A. Martin when we all enjoy family related ac- there are two average divisions (165 MDUSBC tivities, while celebrating the holidays and under and 166 average and up). Web: www.mdusbc.com Association Manager in our own way. I hope that this holi- The cost is $25 per person per event Mark Martin, Editor day season is a joyful one for you and and a $5 all-events fee. The your family. Women’s Championship is open to George Bresinski, President MDUSBC TOURNAMENTS all female members of the MDUSBC Libbi Fletcher, VP The Masters will be held at Astro who bowled at least 21 games in the Richard Banks Lanes in Madison Heights, located at 2018-19 season in the Metro Detroit Scott Barker 32388 John R Rd. The date for quali- USBC Association or have 21 games Ann Block fying is Jan. 18 with match play on or more in the current season in Michael DeRousie Jan. 18 & 19. MDUSBC as of the time of bowling. James Horton The entry fee is $150 with a first For the Open Championship the Mark Hurttgam prize of $2,500, second place $1,250 cost is $25 per person per event and Patricia Klix and final match play spot pays $300 a $10 all-events fee. There is an op- Ashley Krywy based on 120 entries. Justin Knowles tional scratch feature in all of the Stephen Krywy of Okemos is the defending cham- events at a cost of $10 per person Martha Marshall pion. per event. The Open Championship Kurt Suokas The field will be limited to the first is open to all members of the Randy Tambourine 160 entries so it is critical for return- MDUSBC who bowled at least 21 John Vorpagel ing entrants to send their entry fee games in the 2018-19 season in the The annual meeting of the Metro and blank in as soon as it is received. Metro Detroit USBC Association or Detroit USBC will be held on Sunday, The Senior Masters will be held at have 21 games or more in the cur- Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. at Bowl One Lanes Mayflower Lanes in Redford, located rent season in MDUSBC as of the in Troy. at 26600 Plymouth Rd. The date for timeof bowling. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS All members of the Metro Detroit qualifying is Feb. 8 with match play In the Open Championship FOR 2020 STATE TOURNAMENT USBC Association are eligible to at- on Feb. 9. bowlers can bowl as many times as tend the meeting. All adults and youth William Kazmierski of Pinconning they wish in the team, doubles and The Metro Detroit USBC will host over the age of 14 are eligible to vote. is the defending champion. The en- singles events. They can even bowl the 2020 Michigan State USBC Open On the agenda are reports on the try fee is $120 with a first prize of with the same exact lineup twice, but Championships at Merri-Bowl in Livo- progress the MDUSBC has made $2,000, second place $1,000 and the only cash once with that lineup. To nia and Westland Bowl in Westland. during the previous year, electing six final match play spot $250 based on bowl other times a team can com- MDUSBC will be responsible for adult members of the board, elect- 120 entries. pete by changing two bowlers. In conducting the 50/50, merchandise, ing three youth representatives to the The Metro Detroit USBC will con- doubles the same two players can brackets and jackpots for the run of board of directors, electing state del- duct Annual Women’s & Open bowl together twice, but only cash the tournament. The tournament egates and electing delegates to the Championship Tournaments with one. In singles a bowler can only cash starts in January and ends in May.