KENTUCKY STATE USBC ASSOCIATION

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

KSBA NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2014

TWO NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED TO KSBA INSIDE THIS ISSUE: KSBA Hall of Fame 1-2 HALL OF FAME DURING ANNUAL Ceremony MEETING Richard Saylor - 2, 5-6 2014 KSBA President (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) has been a director, Vice- Lindon Memorial 3-4 President and President. Youth Challenge Two new members of fill the requirements nec- Welden has been an ac- Kentuckians Compete 5 the Kentucky State essary to be elected. tive member of the Ken- USBC Bowling Associa- in 2014 USBC Senior A brief synopsis of the tucky State USBC Bowl- Championships tion were inducted into bowlers elected to the ing Association for elev- 2014 Kentucky Open the KSBA Hall of Fame Hall of Fame follows: en years, serving on a 6 during the KSBA Annual Tournament Hancel Welden: Hancel, number of committees. Meeting on November 2, 31st Annual KSBA 62 years old, has been In his spare time Weld- 7 2014 held in Paducah, Senior Tournament Kentucky. The new mem- around bowling for about en likes to hunt and fish. bers were: James E. Noe 52 years. He is a lifetime His biggest catfish he has Interesting & Odd 8 Facts About Bowling (Service) and Hancel K. member of the Henderson caught was 42 pounds. That is a lot of fish to Welden (Service). USBC Bowling Associa- Tips To Becoming A 9 tion as well as a member bread and deep fry. When Better Bowler To be elected into the of their Hall of Fame, Welden isn’t fishing he KSBA Hall of Fame one inducted during the 2000 doesn’t mind listening to Special Olympics 9 is either nominated for season. His highest game music. Some of his favor- News From Around their service and/or per- to date is a 280 with a ites are Elvis, Creedence 10 The State formance in the sport of 757 serving as his highest Clearwater Revival bowling. They must also series. A 200 average (CCR) and the Beatles. News From Around 11-12 show, through their com- represents Welden’s best The United States petitive skills, leadership If there were a couple and/or contributions, that of things about bowling KSBA State Jamboree 12 they have enriched the he could change Welden reputation and progress mentioned that “We need Did You Know…. 13 of the game of bowling. more advertising. Our local paper doesn’t do a Upcoming Tourna- 14 Up to two bowlers can be ment & Events elected into either the whole lot for bowling, Performance or Service not even reporting the KSBA Board of Di- 15 categories for a maxi- scores we turn in. The rectors other item would be the mum of four overall. 2014 59th Annual 16 lane conditions where KSBA Handicap Typically, during the they could be made more State Jamboree held on Bowling Tournament (Hancel Welden—picture taken consistent from week to the 2nd full weekend of week.” July, the Hall of Fame by Pete Atkeson) Committee reviews any His wife’s name is Ra- nominations submitted average. In 2011 Welden chel and they have six and then select those that won the Doubles and children—five boys and SPECIAL POINTS OF fulfill the requirements Team titles in the KSBA one girl, ranging in ages INTEREST: necessary to be elected. State Tournament when it from 16 to 45. The Weld- was held in Lexington. en family lives in Hen-  Hancel Welden There are some years in derson, Kentucky. which there are no nomi- While serving with the  James Noe nations submitted, or Henderson Association In closing Welden men- those that are, do not ful- for twenty years Welden (continued on page 2) P AGE 2 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

TWO NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED TO KSBA HALL OF FAME DURING ANNUAL MEETING (continued from page 1) and patient man, who is easy going to grow the numbers of bowlers tions “I’m really excited about be- and gets along well with all the involved. He always worked to ing elected into the KSBA Hall of bowlers. He has always strived for make everyone feel welcome com- Fame, it’s something I have always quality in bowling. He always fortable, whether he was acting as a wanted to happen. Bowling is a makes his teammates and others bowler or business owner.” sport I’ve enjoyed for most of my feel comfortable and still competi- life.” Welden adds that “Bowling is tive. Also, as an alley owner, he did for those who like to get out and much to help the community, host- have some fun. Enjoy the friends ing Special Olympic events, hosting you bowl with. It’s not just some- functions for local church groups thing to do, it’s a sport.” and even hosting the Team event James Noe: James, of Mt. Vernon, for the 2004 State Tournament. Kentucky, has been a fixture in the Noe has bowled in many city, Madison County USBC Bowling local and state tournaments during Association for almost a half centu- his bowling career. His highest av- ry. While active as a league bowler erage in a season was a 199. Noe’s for 46 years Noe was also the owner best game was a 280 and highest Consider possible candidates for inclu- of Madison County’s first bowling series was a 750. sion into next year’s class of Bowling center, Maroon Lanes, for eighteen Jack Noe further mentioned Hall of Fame inductees. Submit your years. “James, in all the years he has been nominations to the KSBA Association Jack Noe, who submitted the bowling, has acted as a ambassador Manager before the KSBA State Jam- nomination, stated “James is a quiet for the sport and worked diligently boree in July 2015.

RICHARD SAYLOR—2014 K.S.B.A. PRESIDENT (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) he realized teaching would not sup- This firm was eventually bought out Richard bowled for the first time port his family the way he would by G& C Multi-Services where he when he was on R & R during a like. It was then that he hired on currently runs a parts counter. A tour in Vietnam May of 1971. He with Bell South, working there for total of 11 years has been spent do- bowled several more times after that ing this kind of work. while in the service. Saylor has been married for 30 When his enlistment was up in years to Nan and has three chil- 1972, Saylor joined an industrial dren—two sons and a daughter bowling league that his father from a previous marriage, ranging (Isaac) was a part of. Saylor is a self in ages from 36 to 39. -taught bowler who picked up some When not bowling, Saylor likes to techniques while watching others spend his time golfing and fishing. bowl. His highest average was a Living near Lake Barkley gives him 198 when he was living in Louis- plenty of opportunities to fish. ville. His best game was a 279 and the best series was a 735. Getting back to bowling, Saylor mentioned a couple of pet peeves: Over the years, while working in (Richard Saylor—picture taken by Pete one deals with the lack of respect different locations, Saylor has Atkeson) bowlers show today. For example a bowled in Winchester, Lexington, bowler may have a string of ten in a Paris, Louisville and Paducah. twenty five years before retiring. row going in the tenth frame and Where Saylor worked had a lot to Still needing to earn income, since bowlers on either side don’t seem to do with his moving around. After he wasn’t eligible for a pension, care and continue to bowl as if graduating from Morehead State Saylor started with another firm that nothing were happening. Back in dealt with hydraulic machinery. University with a degree in history (continued on page 5) KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 3 LINDON MEMORIAL YOUTH CHALLENGE SPRINGS FORTH FROM A TRAGIC FIRE

(Article Written By Pete Atkeson) don Memorial Youth Challenge. It level in 1998 and continue to do Imagine, if you will, living the was a way Jim could reach out to so.” life of a foster child, one filled with others as Linville and Norma Jean The inaugural Lindon Memorial the uncertainties of life, never had reached out to him when he was Youth Challenge was held last year knowing when you might be moved about ten years old. at Eastland Lanes in Lexington, KY from one family to the next, endur- Jim said “Our parents were very and thirty-seven kids (29 boys and 7 ing one challenge right after anoth- loving and generous people, they girls) from Kentucky, Indiana and er. Then, at long last, you are placed had taken in over 100 foster kids to Ohio participated. Over $2000 in with a family that loves you and better their lives. I was a ten year scholarship money was awarded takes care of you, making you feel old boy when I became one of those with $475 going to the first place as though you’re one of them. Pret- kids. I like to say that I was the boy, Zach Schnieder of Cynthiana, ty good feeling—right? You better lucky one because I was blessed to KY and $120 going to the first believe it. be able to spend the rest of my life place girl, Jenna Coldiron of Cin- This is exactly what happened to with them which brings us to why cinnati, OH. Jim Land. He was that foster child. we are here. From the love that my This years tournament was also He eventually was placed with the parents gave for me, to the love I held at Eastland Lanes on Septem- Lindon family, where he began to have for this great sport of bowling. ber 14, 2014. Forty nine kids (31 feel as if they were his own. Lin- This is why we are here, “For the boys and 18 girls) from Kentucky, ville and Norma Jean had the ability love of the kids” all while honoring Ohio and Indiana participated. Al- to reach out to others and make a great family. Youth bowling is most $4300 was awarded in schol- them feel wanted and loved. This is very dear and close to my heart. arship money. Winning first place what endeared them to many as Just to be able to give back and pro- for the boys was Jacob Yazell of they served as foster parents to well vide opportunities to these kids is Lexington, KY earning $625. For over 100 children. such a blessing!” the girls it was Megan Hedgespeth Then one chilly Wednesday Jim mentioned that “He has been of Campbellsville, KY earning morning in December of 2012 Lin- an avid bowler from his teenage $425. Securing Junior Gold spots ville and Norma Jean, plus a son years and throughout most of his for the 2015 Junior Gold National Kenneth Lindon, perished in a adult life. He has met many won- Tournament in Chicago, IL were house fire in Lexington, Kentucky. derful people along the way to in- Jacob Yazell for the boys and Na- Enough to rip ones heart out some clude his lovely wife Danette. They talie McCormick for the girls. might say. Instead of feeling sorry met at Eastland Lanes in Lexington, The participants start out by bowl- for himself Jim Land channeled the KY. They dated, fell in love, got (continued on page 4) married, and then were blessed with emotions of that situation, and with (Participants in the inaugural Lindon a friend Bob Hillerich, formed a a wonderful daughter Crystal.” He added that “Both he and Danette got Memorial Youth Challenge. Photo below bowling tournament to honor his provided by Jim Land—taken by Michael parents and brother named the Lin- involved in coaching at the youth Cook of Cook Designer Portraits) P AGE 4 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 LINDON MEMORIAL YOUTH CHALLENGE SPRINGS FORTH FROM TRAGIC FIRE

(continued from page 3) tal Land, Megan Ruth Hedgespeth, Ric McCormick. Brey faced Hines ing six games and the top eight in Natalie McCormick, Mickayla and Hulette faced Yazell in the semi both the boys and girls divisions Shannon, Rebecca Nienaber and -finals. Yazell edged out Brey in the advance to bowl in a bracket format Ciarra Jarboe. Doyle faced final round with a two game score to determine the eventual champion. Hedgespeth and Land faced of 406-376 pins. For each round of the brackets par- Coldiron in the semi-finals. Receiving Character Awards were ticipants bowl two games with the Hedgespeth edged out Land in the Crystal Land and Nick Rowan. winner advancing based on their finals with a two game score of 363 Each received $50 in scholarship combined two game score. -320 pins. money. For the girls the final eight for this For the boys it was: Johnathan (Participants in the 2014 Lindon Memori- year’s tournament, in order, were: Brey, Jacob Yazell, Kyle Abell, al Youth Challenge. Photo below provided Sarah Doyle, Jenna Coldiron, Crys- Curtis Everman, Montana Hines, by Jim Land—taken by Michael Cook of Jacob Hulette, Corey McDaniel and Cook Designer Potraits)

(From left to right 2014 Girls What is your opinion on the future of bowling—on a local level and/or national level? Champion—Megan Hedgespeth, What can your state association, or local association, do to better serve you as the Girls Runner-Up—Crystal Land, league bowler or in open bowling? Where do you think the USBC will be in five years? Is 2014 Boys Champion—Jacob Ya- it fair for the local association to be handling the awards instead of the USBC? How do zell, Boys Runner-Up—Jonathan you feel about the "once in a lifetime" awards for the 300 game, 800 series? Think about Brey. Photos provided by Jim it and send an email, along with any other ideas, articles, and information related to the Land—taken by Michael Cook of sport of bowling to: Pete Atkeson at [email protected] or midwestban- Cook Designer Potraits) [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your help and consideration!!! Good luck and good bowling!!! KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 5 RICHARD SAYLOR—2014 K.S.B.A. PRESIDENT

(continued from page 2) The USBC is taking it away.” will make money off of the food the 70’s and 80’s bowlers would Saylor comes from the old school and drink in addition to the lineage. have stopped what they were doing train of thought, or attitude, towards More prize money would give and watch a fellow bowler attempt bowling. He mentions that “All something for the bowlers to shoot the 300. Another thing that gets his anyone cares about today is throw- for and this could be done by lower- attention are those who need three ing a high revolution ball, seeing ing the lineage.” to four bowlers on either side of how many boards they can hook it.” Another thing Saylor adds is that them to bowl before they do. This Saylor would like to see it change “A center needs to treat everyone slows the game down considerably. back to the way it use to be where equally. For example, let’s say When asked what some of the spare shooting was a premium— someone comes in and spends $200 problems are in bowling Saylor you make your spares and the -300 one night, they’re allowed to commented that “Bowling is pricing strikes will follow. He adds that do whatever on the lanes and the itself out of business. The cost of “Bowlers today using the equip- bowler who comes in one night a bowling keeps going up and up.” ment we had 30 years ago wouldn’t week to league bowl gets treated Saylor also mentions “That our average 180.” like crap by the house. This needs dues going to the USBC aren’t go- In giving his opinion on what a to change, a center needs to create ing for what they’re intended. The local center could do for the bow- an atmosphere where everyone feels local associations are having to take lers Saylor mentions “It would be equal.” over the responsibilities that the great if the bowlers in a league had Saylor was asked if he could in- national organization use to handle. more money going for the prize vite 5-6 people to dinner, who The bowlers are getting nothing for fund instead of paying for lineage would they be and why? It didn’t the money going to the USBC.” fees. I understand that a house has matter if the person was a sports Saylor further adds that “We need to make money, and there is nothing figure, political figure, or family to have some kind of incentive to wrong with that, but if you have a member, or whether they were still get the bowlers to come out more. league bowling 32 weeks you’re (continued on page 6) going to make money. The center KSBA KEGLER RANDALL MORGAN CAPTURES 2014 USBC SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP 65-69 TITLE (Article Written By Pete Atkeson/James Cantrell) Six bowlers from various parts could not make it to Reno, Nevada. Congratulations to those who of Kentucky traveled to compete in Tim McGinnis competing in the were able to compete in the 2014 the 2014 USBC Senior Champion- 50-54 bracket, finished in 17th USBC Senior Championships!!! ships held in Reno, NV between place. Donnie Taylor, competing in Next year’s tournament will be July 7-9, 2014. Four of the six bow- the 55-59 bracket, just missed cash- held at Ashwaubenon Bowl in lers managed to cash in their respec- ing in the tournament finishing in Green Bay, Wisconsin from August tive classifications. 12th place. Jackie Skipworth, com- 10-12, 2015. Representing Kentucky were peting in the 60-64 bracket, came in Tim McGinnis (Class E 50-54 third place picking up $400 for his Open), Donnie Taylor (Class D 55- effort. Randall Morgan captured the 59 Open), Jackie Skipworth (Class 65-69 bracket edging out David C 60-64 Open), Randall Morgan McAlduff of North Carolina. He (Class B 65-69 Open), Robert John- earned $1150 for coming in first. son (Class A 70-74 Open) and Paul Robert Johnson, competing in the Watts (Super Seniors 75+ Open). 70-74 bracket, finished in 7th place Each of these individuals either won earning a total of $160. Paul Watts, their classification in the State Sen- competing in the 75+ bracket, came ior Tournament (held this past sea- in 11th place garnering a total of son in Richmond, KY) or replaced $120. someone who, for whatever reason, P AGE 6 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

2014 KENTUCKY OPEN TOURNAMENT RESULTS

(Article Written By Pete Atkeson) en’s divisions. This is a scratch Men's Division The 2014 Kentucky Open was bowling tournament. 1 Eric Leuthart 6822 $1,800 held in Louisville, Kentucky from This year there were 21 entries in 2 Luke Blauvelt 6740 $1,300 July 25-27. The four centers used in the women’s division and 98 entries 3 Daniel Farish 6710 $900 the tournament starting with the in the men’s division. Bowlers first were: Executive S&S, Kingpin came from nine different states to 4 Brett Shepherd 6697 $700 Lanes, Ken Bowl and the finals participate: Kentucky, Illinois, Indi- 5 Mike Conn 6676 $600 were held at Fern Valley S&S. This ana, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, West 6 Kyle Anderson 6629 $550 years male champion was Eric Virginia, Oklahoma and Maryland. Leuthart and the female champion 7 Mike Wolfe 6574 $500 All of the bowlers started on Fri- was Alyson Pacheco, each earning 8 Matt Fitch 6481 $450 $1800 and $800 respectively. They day night with a six game block on also received entries into their re- one pattern in one center and then 9 Seby Silvestri 6479 $425 spective US Opens. bowled another six game block Sat- 10 Glenn Woods 6421 $400 urday morning on another pattern at The Kentucky Open is a highly a different center. The top 50 men 11 BJ Hines 6297 $375 competitive event held every year in and top 25 women advanced to 12 Brian Walker 6265 $350 the state of Kentucky. It is open to bowl in another six game block at Women's Division any USBC sanctioned bowler and yet another center and pattern Satur- 1 Alyson Pacheco 4853 $800 anyone from any state can enter. day afternoon, where afterwards, There are separate men’s and wom- the top 12 men and top 6 women 2 Danielle Brady 4787 $500 advanced to the finals. On Sunday 3 Stephanie Burkhardt 4769 $400 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF YOUR the finalists went to a fourth center : when getting ready for 4 Emily Lewis 4696 $300 and bowled round robin match play a league or a tournament you need to 5 Beth Roundtree 4661 $250 consider the condition of your bowling on a fourth pattern. The man with ball. If you’re leaving it in the car or gar- the highest 32 game total and the 6 Amanda Conrad 4641 $225 age that could be a mistake as the heat woman with the highest 25 game from either source will cause the ball to total were declared champions. potentially crack. You need to either ASK a neighbor, family member, co- In the list shown are the top fin- store your ball in a locker at one of the worker or friend to go bowling with you centers in your area, or in your home or ishers, followed by their pin count and maybe next year they will consider office. Also, you may need to get new and money won. joining a league either with you or inserts for your ball as well as resurfacing forming a team of their own. Either it. Both of these can be done at minimal way have fun when you bowl, plus expense. If you’re looking to purchase a make it a pleasant experience for new ball, the summer is a good time to those that are around you. You will do so because the rates are generally have a great time too, in addition to lower. making some new friends. RICHARD SAYLOR—2014 K.S.B.A. PRESIDENT

(continued from page 5) cause all of what he went through Vietnam during the summer of living or not. He came up with five from birth to his crucifixion. I want 1968.” people. In no particular order he to visualize what he went through. In winding the interview up Say- mentions: “My father Isaac who had Joe Alexander—an individual I first lor added “The sport of bowling is a passed away fifteen years ago. Pete met when I moved to Paducah and great place to make friends and is a Rose—my idol growing up. He he became one of my best friends. great way to have a release from the played baseball the way it was sup- He passed away seven years ago. daily grind of life.” He also said “If pose to be played and I admired Allen Planck—he was a neighbor you want to get good at bowling Rose as someone that had no natu- who lived four doors down from me you can’t be bowling one night a ral ability but got more from what in the 60’s. In the early 60’s I would week and expect to be a 200+ aver- he had than what most people are go down to his house and listen to age bowler. You need to practice.” willing to do. Jesus Christ—I would UK basketball games on the radio like to know more about him be- with Cawood Ledford. Allen died in KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 7

31st ANNUAL KENTUCKY STATE USBC BOWLING ASSOCIATION SENIOR TOURNAMENT RESULTS (Article Written By Pete Atkeson, James Cantrell) GAME TOTAL CITY/ PRIZE After a great weekend of bowling the 31st An- POSITION NAME W/HANDICAP ASSOCIATION MONEY nual Kentucky State USBC Bowling Association SUPER SENIORS (75 & UP) Senior Tournament came to a close on October 5, 1 Dennis C. McGinity 1468 Wilmore $90 2014. The event was held at Briar Bowl Lanes in 2 Jimmie W. Stewart 1459 Cave City $66 , Kentucky from October 4-5, 2014 and 3 Perry A. Kennady 1368 Princeton $45 was hosted by the Lake Cumberland USBC 4 Jim E. Watson 1353 Columbia $30 Bowling Association. There were a total of 107 5 William Taylor 1320 Brodhead 6 Norm Levine 1318 Eubank bowlers that participated this year’s event spread 7 Gene A. Corder 1307 Monticello out amongst six different age brackets. 8 Eddie R. Galloway 1291 Owensboro The bowlers competing had to bowl a total of CLASS A (70-74) six games and include their handicap, if they had 1 Glen Weddle 1456 Science Hill $85 any. The winners of each category, or classifica- 2 Randall J. Morgan 1427 Burkesville $56 tion, are eligible to represent the State of Ken- 3 Ray L. McClain 1356 Beaver Dam $46 4 Robert E. Vogt 1341 Lexington tucky in the 2015 USBC Senior Championships 5 Judy A. Watson 1328 Columbia being held at Ashwaubenon Bowl in Green Bay, 6 Arthur E. Baird 1323 Princeton Wisconsin. For those that are not able, for what- 7 Bill Hohensee 1278 Lexington ever reason, to compete then the next individual 8 Allen Mason 1244 Owensboro in order of finish can compete if they so choose. CLASS B (65-69) Winners will be contacted by the KSBA Associ- 1 Elwood D. McCann 1482 Lawrenceburg $86 ation Manager. 2 George E. Watkins 1390 $64 3 Arnold T. Ayotte 1380 Cave City $42 The chart to the right showing the 4 Chester A. Capps 1375 Madisonville $26 5 Truman Morgan 1367 Burkesville tournament results was limited to 6 Leland B. Duke, Jr. 1342 White Plains the top eight in each category due 7 Ron G. Roberts 1304 Richmond to space considerations. 8 Shirley J. Bentley 1300 Barbourville CLASS C (60-34) 1 Jackie Skipworth 1471 Burkesville $80 FUN THINGS TO DO WHILE IN PADUCAH: 2 Steven J. Vinson 1371 Lexington $52 1. Visit the National Quilt Museum. 3 Bill Carrithers 1370 Lexington $44 2. Take a self-guided tour of the Floodwall Murals 4 Dave Minnicks 1313 Bowling Green along the riverfront—there are more than 50 life- 5 Robert Rhodes, Jr 1303 Shepherdville sized murals by Robert Dafford and the Dafford 6 Jerry D. Rhinehart 1291 Cave City Murals Team. His work can be found in Belgium, 7 G. Wayne Cain 1285 Owensboro England, and France. 8 Frederick Robertson 1280 Barbourville CLASS D (55-59) 3. Stroll along the Paducah Riverwalk. 1 Michael Fuller 1518 Summer Shade $70 4. Visit the William Clark Market House Museum. 2 William Hoyland 1439 Clarksville $46 5. Take in the River Discovery Center and learn 3 John B. Buckingham 1434 Glasgow $38 about the importance and role rivers play in our 4 Eugene Brown 1345 Somerset lives. 5 John Berry 1330 Glasgow 6 Danny Skimehorn 1318 Nortonville 6. Visit the Lowertown Arts District. 7 Charles Willis 1314 Radcliff 7. Visit the Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War 8 Kevin P.Burnett 1292 Dobre Museum. CLASS E (50-54) 1 Tim McGinnis 1460 Monticello $92 8. Visit the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. 2 Rick Israel 1450 Louisville $69 9. Visit the Yeiser Art Center. 3 Pete Atkeson 1448 Lexington $46 10. Visit the Paducah Railroad Museum. 4 Richard Cook 1443 Monticello $30 5 William Garmon 1397 Burkesville 11. Visit the Kentucky Dam. 6 Mike E. Taylor 1391 Somerset 12. Take in the Wacinton Sculpture. 7 Earnest R. Davis, Jr. 1355 Louisville 8 James E. Garner 1334 Princeton P AGE 8 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

INTERESTING AND ODD FACTS ABOUT BOWLING (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) “” came from. A kegel was a leagues declined 40 percent. In Most people, when they think pin that was carried for protection 2012 the United States had 4,061 about bowling, are likely to be won- and sport. At religious ceremonies bowling centers, down 25% from dering about what ball to use, shoes parishioners placed their kegels at 1998. The latest concept of bowl- to wear, and how much to pay for a the end of a long lane and were told ing, according to Bowlmor AMF, is night of bowling. That’s fine, but to roll a rock at the kegel. If the to make bowling “Upscale, nice and have you ever wondered about the kegel was knocked over their sins fun. It’s the next version of bowl- origins of the sport, historical mile- were forgiven. ing.” Unfortunately, this is getting stones of bowling, and other inter- Bowling was introduced into the away from bowling’s working class esting facts about the sport? United States during the colonial roots. A bowling ball weighs be- Lets look at some of the people in era by Dutch colonists. The Ger- tween 6 and 16 pounds and the the sport. Do you know who the mans had played a outdoor version maximum number of holes allowed first bowler was that landed a mil- of the sport known as skittles. This in a ball is 12. lion dollar endorsement? Don game served as the basis for the Did you know that a ham bone is Carter. Who was the first bowler to more modern version of today’s four strikes in a row? A wild turkey be inducted into the PBA Hall of game. It started as ninepin but due is six strikes in a row? A golden Fame? Bill Allen. Who was the first to its association with gambling, turkey is nine strikes in a row? Just woman to win a tournament on the people skipping work, and crime in time for Thanksgiving….. Professional Bowlers Association the sport was illegalized in many Tour? Kelly Kulick, who won the cities. In 1841 Connecticut banned 2010 PBA Tournament of Champi- ninepin bowling, which some claim ons on January 24, 2010. led to the formation of tenpin bowl- Do you know where the largest ing as we know it today. The first bowling center in the world is? Na- standardized rules for tenpin were goya Grand Bowl in Japan. Nagoya established in New York City in Grand Bowl has 156 lanes where September, 1895. there are three floors with 52 lanes How about some of the innova- on each floor. Where is the head- tions of bowling? The first indoor Remember that lane courtesy is quarters of the Professional Bowlers bowling lanes were built in New very important when you’re Association (PBA)? Seattle, Wash- York City in the 1840’s. The center bowling. It doesn’t matter ington. Can you list the 13 countries was called Knickerbocker Alleys. whether you’re in a league set- with membership in the PBA? They Depending on your sources, some ting or just open bowling. Look are the United States, Australia, say wooden bowling balls gave way to your left and right to see if Bermuda, Canada, China, England, to hard rubber balls in either 1905 someone has started their ap- Finland, France, Japan, Korea, Swe- or 1914. In 1936 bowling speeded proach. Wait until they’re fin- den and Venezuela. up when pinboys started to be re- ished before you begin. How about the origins of bowl- placed with semi-automatic pinset- ters. In 1946 the first fully automat- ing? Some dismiss this information, Things to consider for proper but it is reported that bowling has ic pinsetter was introduced by techniques in bowling: proper existed since about 5200 BC during AMF. The early 1950’s saw even starting posture (keep your the Egyptian times when one of the more decline in the use of pinboys. head up and shoulders in a Egyptian pharaohs was uncovered In the 1970’s things really took off with primitive bowling pins and when automated scorers started straight position according to bowling balls in his tomb. Other becoming the norm in bowling al- the body), focus on your balance historians report that bowling has leys across the country. (very important to maintain prop- existed in some fashion since at Some more interesting facts: In er position while you bowl) and least 300 AD in Germany. 2008 bowling alleys were voted #11 bow your arm after the ball re- lease. A great way to learn Did you know that bowling could in the top 25 things vanishing in the be credited to German monks who United States by Daily Finance. The these techniques would be to introduced the concept as a reli- number of Americans who bowled work with a registered USBC gious ritual to the masses around increased 10 percent from 1980 to Bowling Coach. 300 AD? This is where the name 1993, but those who belonged to KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 9

TIPS TO BECOMING A BETTER BOWLER (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) Each surface can accomplish dif- ball deals with the weight. The This article will address selection ferent things. For example a resin weight of the ball must work for of a bowling ball for league play or type of ball has sort of a tacky type that particular bowler. The ball open bowling. For more detailed of surface, with a medium to high doesn't have to be the heaviest but information one needs to go to the amount of friction. The ball can “be effective. local pro shop in their area of resi- very aggressive on dry portions of A bowler must also decide what dence or to a bowling equipment lanes with less reaction in oil” (pg. type of grip they want to use: con- supplier where, upon listening to 8-3 USBC Coaching Reference ventional, semi-finger tip and finger what you want to accomplish in Manual). This type of ball is gener- tip are the main choices. Each type your game, they can better deter- ally used by intermediate to ad- of grip will produce a different reac- mine what you need. There are a vanced type of bowlers. The begin- tion from the bowling ball. number of such places a person can ning bowler might consider a plastic go to, or any of your local bowling ball to start with. The ball surface is centers could work as well. very smooth and has a low amount One important aspect in selecting of friction and, when thrown, will a ball is what type of coverstock generally go straight. The more you want to use. Choices are plas- advanced bowler may use this type tic, urethane, resin and particle. of ball for their spare ball. Another part towards selecting a

SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) unified (Special Olympics athlete season normally runs from August The Special Olympics State will be paired with a partner with- through December culminating with Bowling Tournament will take out an intellectual disability). Bow- the State Tournament. place from December 5-7, 2014. lers will bowl two games with total Each year this event is held the The tournament will be held at two pin fall from both games determin- Special Olympics of Kentucky bowling centers: King Pin Lanes ing the winner in each respective (SOKY) are looking for volunteers and Fern Valley Lanes, both of division. to be lane workers, Unified work- which are in Louisville, KY. This To qualify for the State Tourna- ers, awards presenters and official will be the third consecutive year ment a bowler must first compete in scorers. the State Tournament has been held an Area Tournament which are held in Louisville after many years in For more information on the throughout the state. To qualify for SOKY State Bowling Tournament Lexington, KY. There will be an a Area Tournament a bowler (male estimated 1300 athletes competing contact call 1-800-633-7403 or 502- or female) must submit a current 695-8222 or [email protected]. in this year’s tournament. average that includes at least 12 There will be several formats of games. competition: singles, doubles and The Special Olympics bowling

For those that are traveling over the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, please take the time to remember family, loved ones and those who have made a difference in your life. Be thankful for what you have received and help those that are in need. Remember our troops that are overseas and pray for their safe return. Be careful wherever your travels may take you and be safe. P AGE 10 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE………………………... (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) Louisville. Bowl in Frankfort and Fern Bowl in ZONE A: Two members of the Fern Creek, Kentucky. Another Greater Ashland USBC Bowling ZONE D: Garry Blanton has taken center in Lexington, Joyland Bowl, Association (GABA) were inducted over as the local association manag- has added new scoring machines, into their Hall of fame recently. Jim er for the Owensboro USBC Bowl- new seating, plus a new manager in Fankell and Roger Miller were the ing Association replacing Corky Scott Senn. Steinmetz. inductees. A special ceremony was In April the Madison County USBC held for Fankell at his home as he is ZONE E: The Paducah USBC Bowling Association inducted five suffering from terminal cancer. Bowling Association participated in new members into their Hall of The GABA hosted a golf scramble the 20th Annual Barbecue On The Fame: Harvey Poynter, Glenn Mas- in July. Proceeds from this event River selling drinks and food. They ters, Fred Tilsley, Al McKnight and went towards the GABA awards also cooked a hog for the BBQ Michael Weaver. competition. This activity serves as program and a donation was also Galaxy Lanes in Richmond, KY made to C.A.L.E.B.S.—a organiza- the association’s main fundraiser for the year raising money for both hosted the 4th Annual Lemmetta tion that assists families who have Dause 3-6-9 No Tap Tournament low vision or blindness. the men’s and women’s associa- tions. this past March where all the pro- ZONE B: The Greater Lexington ceeds went to the Hospice Care of USBC Bowling Association just The Paducah USBC Bowling Asso- Kentucky. This year’s event raised recently inducted three local bow- ciation is hosting the 59th Annual $3001. lers into their Hall of Fame. Kentucky State Handicap Bowling Melinda Johnson Craig, Bobby Joe Tournament. The tournament will Wilson and Dixie Mattingly were be held at Cardinal Lanes in the inductees. Paducah, KY and the dates are: Oc- tober 31, November 1-2, 8-9 and 15 Pete Atkeson has been named the -16, 2014. new KSBA Association Manager, Contact information for Pete Atkeson, replacing Charles “Corky” ZONE F: Some sad news in that Steinmetz January 1, 2015. Corky Crescent Bowl closed it’s doors KSBA Association Manager: has decided to retire after 41 years after 50 years this year but on a 859-576-7946 (cell) serving as Association Manager. good note, a new center (Barney’s [email protected] or Fun Center) opened up in Colum- Billy Carrithers has attended 36 [email protected] bia, KY. consecutive USBC Open Champi- onships, Bill Hohensee has attended The 60th Annual Kentucky State Be bold and make a difference in the 52 consecutive USBC Open’s, Joe Handicap Bowling Tournament will be hosted by Zone F, likely to be in sport of bowling!!! One way to do so, Huzl has made 30 consecutive ap- instead of complaining, is become a pearances. Bowling Green. Location to be de- part of the local or state bowling asso- termined at the Annual Meeting in ciation. For more information talk to ZONE C: John McCarthy III has Paducah. been named the new Greater Louis- your state director whose names can Bill Throneberry has made 37 con- be found on the back page of this ville USBC Bowling Association newsletter. (GLBA) President. Kenny Riddle secutive appearances in the USBC and Mark McGaha are the Vice- Open Championships. Presidents. Larry Christie will be the new Congratulations to Pete Atkeson, whose newsletter written for the Ken- In a ceremony earlier this year four KSBA President for 2015. tucky State USBC Bowling Association bowlers were inducted into the ZONE G: George Harrod, from last year, was selected for first place in GLBA Hall of Fame: Rodney Vin- Frankfort, KY, has bowled in 17 the newsletter category of the Interna- cent, Bill Wethington, Alicia Kel- consecutive USBC Open Champi- tional Bowling Media Association low (first woman to be elected into onships. Ray Long has appeared in (IBMA) Writing Contest this past the GLBA Hal of Fame) and Larry spring. Eighteen bowling journalists 33 consecutive USBC Open’s. entered the contest, and 13 placed in Childers, Sr. Two bowling centers in Central the top three in five categories: News- Jeremy Coulter shot a 800+ series Kentucky are receiving new SPL II letter, Editorial-Professional, Editorial– three days in a row (week of Sept synthetic lanes with easy slide ap- Non Professional, News/Feature- 21-27) at two different centers in proaches and PBL ball lifts: Capitol Professional, and News/Feature-Non Professional. KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 11

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(Article Written By Pete Atkeson) tournament league rule and three Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Fin- USBC bylaws) were passed and land, Bahrain, Kuwait and Germa- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STU three proposals (USBC bylaws) ny. For more information regarding UPSON RESIGNS FROM THE were rejected. USBC bylaws pro- the 2015 PBA Tour schedule visit USBC: Stu Upson, Executive Di- posals require a two-thirds vote to www.bowlingdigital.com. rector of the USBC, resigned Febru- pass while tournament rules and ary 4, 2014 with his resignation FORMER TEAM USA MEMBER league rules require a majority vote TIES WOMEN’S USBC SERIES effective immediately. Reasons for to pass. his resignation are unknown but RECORD: Bryanna Caldwell Of those who worked with Stu ex- Among the proposals that passed Tucson, Arizona rolled a 879 series pressed their support in his deci- were: League Rules ~ allowance of on September 17, 2014 tying Katie sion. Chad Murphy has been named notice and copy of complaint to be Verbil of Wichita, Kansas. This Interim Executive Director of the sent via email; Tournament Rules ~ score is pending upon approval USBC by President Andrew Cain allowance of option for tournament from the USBC. on February 5, 2014. Murphy cur- managers to change the amount of FORM 990 WITH THE INTER- rently is the IBC Manager Director prize money when offering reduced NAL REVENUE SERVICE: Tax- of Youth Development and will entries; USBC National Bylaws ~ exempt organizations are required maintain that role while serving as removes the maximum restriction to file some form of 990 with IRS the Interim Executive Director. on local dues and allows for the annually. This form is now availa- local Board of Directors to deter- Murphy now has been named Exec- ble for local and state associations mine the dues plus requiring the and must be filed by December 15. utive Director of the USBC in a local membership to approve the news release dated June 23, 2014. change in dues; USBC National All organizations whose gross re- Reporting to the USBC Board of Bylaws ~ changes state dues maxi- ceipts are less than $50,000 can file Directors, the Executive Director mum from $1 to $5; USBC Nation- the 990N (e-postcard) online. Note serves as an officer of the corpora- al Bylaws ~ reduces the number of that USBC local organizations fall tion and has overall responsibility delegate directors to nine. into the category of “agents” as for staff, programs, finance and defined by the IRS and any dues execution of the strategic plan. 2014 PABCON WOMEN’S money collected on behalf of the CHAMPIONSHIPS: Team USA 2015 USBC CONVENTION TO national and state organizations dominated the 2014 Pan American should not be included in the asso- BE HELD IN OMAHA, NEBRAS- Bowling Confederation Women’s KA: The 2015 United States bowl- ciation’s gross receipts. Any organi- Championships (PABCON). Dan- zation that doesn’t file a form 990 ing Congress Convention and An- ielle McEwan capped off a great- nual Meeting will beheld in Omaha, and loses its tax exemption will be week for Team USA as she won the required to pay fines to the IRS as Nebraska from April 27-30, 2015. Masters gold medal Wednesday to The original location was to be in well as fill out a 24 page document give the U.S. five of the six gold to regain its exemption. Failure to Indianapolis, Indiana but with con- medals. McEwan defeated team- cerns over meeting space require- do so could lead to the association’s mate Missy Parkin, 2-1, in the best- charter to being revoked. ments it was shifted to Omaha. of-three championship match at the 2014 USBC CONVENTION/ Cali Bowling Coliseum. Parkin The e-postcard can be found on ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS: earned the silver medal while team IRS.gov. Associations will need The 2014 USBC Convention and mate earned a bronze eight basic pieces of information Annual Meeting saw four new medal as did of Co- about the organization: Employer board members elected for three lombia. identification number, legal name and mailing address, any other year terms: Karl Kielich of El Paso, 2015 PBA TOURNAMENTS: Texas; Marci Williams of Wichita, names the organization uses, name There will be three major champi- and address of a principal officer, Kansas; Jo Dimond of Columbus, onships, six Xtra Frame tourna- Ohio and Robert Spigner of Chica- website address if the organization ments, three doubles events and has one, confirmation that the or- go, Illinois. Kelly Kulick of Union, nine PBA International World New Jersey and Rhino Page of ganization’s annual gross receipts Bowling Tour tournaments included are normally $50,000 or less, if ap- Dade City, Florida were also placed among 29 PBA Tour title events. on the board by the Athletes Advi- plicable—a statement that the or- The international events will take ganization has terminated or is ter- sory Council. place in Japan, Qatar, Korea, Saudi Five proposals (one league rule, one (continued on page 12) P AGE 12 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

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(continued from page 11) or [email protected]). local associations starting with the minating (going out of business). NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTION— 2014-15 season. High Score awards ADULT BASIC: The USBC has will become once-in-a-lifetime LOCAL ASSOCIATION PER- awards starting August 1, 2014. For FORMANCE STANDARDS: This created a new membership option that is lower cost and is perfect for more information concerning either is a new program that started this one of these types of awards go to 2014-15 season. USBC National short-season league bowlers. This is designed for those who may not www.bowl.com/201415programcha will be working with the local asso- -nges/. ciations on a feedback system based have the time to commit to a full on performance standards. The goal league schedule but who want the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S is to create a better way for associa- tournament access a USBC-certified BOWLING ASSOCIATION: The tions on how to best serve it’s mem- average provides. Professional Women’s Bowling bers and where to focus its efforts. A short-league season must consist Association (PWBA) will start back The standards are designed to en- of 16 or fewer sessions to offer the up in 2015. Plans call for a nine- sure a basic level of service across USBC Adult Basic Membership. It event tour starting during the sum- all associations. costs $10 and provides bowlers with mer and running through the early a USBC-certified average so they fall. The PWBA has received fund- Each association will receive feed- ing from the United States Bowling back based on objective measurable can compete in local, state and na- tional tournaments throughout the Congress and the Bowling Proprie- goals in six categories. The USBC tors' Association of America for a has developed a guide for local as- bowling season. $7 goes to National and $3 to the local association. State three year period. More information sociations that has a detailed expla- about the PWBA will be posted as nation on each of the six standards associations may charge their cur- rent dues, which could add another it becomes available on along with a grading system, meas- BOWL.com. urable goals and a how-to/best prac- $1 to the cost. The membership is tices for each standard. One can only good for that league. Bowlers find this guide by searching who already have a USBC Adult www.bowl.com/Associations/ Standard membership do not need Association Home/Local Associa- to purchase a USBC Adult Basic tion Performance Standards/. If membership. there are any further questions you USBC SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT can contact your Regional Manager AWARDS: The Special Achieve- (George Lambert at 817-385-8253 ment Awards will be determined by STATE JAMBOREE HELD IN CYNTHIANA, KENTUCKY (Article Written By Pete Atkeson) could have time to meet and discuss Sunday saw the discussion, and The Kentucky State USBC Bowl- whatever issues there were at hand. review, of what the committees ing Association held their annual The Hall of Fame committee select- went over on Saturday. Among the State Jamboree this year in Cynthi- ed two bowlers to be inducted into items discussed was the formal ac- ana, Kentucky. The event was held the KSBA USBC Bowling Hall of ceptance of Corky’s replacement at Galactic Alley the weekend of Fame during the Annual Meeting to from Pete Atkeson (to be voted on July 12-13, 2014. be held in Paducah, KY the first at the Annual Meeting), the Hall of Several items were brought up in weekend of November. The two Fame recommendations and further general discussion: the thought of inductees selected were Hancel discussion of details concerning the having regional tournaments lead- Welden and James Noe, both in the State Tournament being held in ing up to the State Tournament, the service category. Padacuh, KY. From this point it declining number of bowlers in the Following the committee meet- was determined whether the items state, adding funds to the KSBA ings there was a Singles Bowling discussed at the Jamboree would be bank account, and a replacement for Tournament (no doubles or team). brought up at the Annual Meeting Corky Steinmetz when he retires. A number of the directors partici- to be voted on by the delegates and After the general discussion the pated as well as some guests of the directors. meeting broke up so the committees KSBA. KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 13

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APPLE: Bowling ball, a bowler yard to hang clothes to dry on. a route like the Pacific Coastal who fails to come through in a DARTS: The arrows located be- Highway or Blue Ridge Parkway. clutch situation, or can be picked tween 12 and 16 feet beyond the SCRATCH: (1) Actual scores not off an apple tree. foul line, used for targeting by a including handicap, (2) bowling ARROWS: Aiming points embed- bowler. Also a game some play at with out the benefit of a handicap, ded in the lane, not to be confused beer establishments. (3) something you do for an itch. with what the Indians shot in the FIELD GOAL: A ball rolled be- SHADOW BALL: A ball rolled in 1700’s and 1800’s. tween to pins of a wide split, similar practice without the pins being set. BACK ENDS: The last 5-6 feet of action found in the sport of football SIX PACK: Six strikes in a row, or the lane, including the pin deck. except that the ball is kicked be- for some, something one would The far end portion of the lane tween goalposts instead of thrown. pick up at a liquor store. where the most hook can occur— GOLDEN GATE: The 4-6-7-10 depending on the lane condition. SLOT GRIP: A grip on the bowling split. Also known as the Big Ears, ball where the area between the Not to be confused with one’s but- Big Four, or Double Pinochle. Also tocks. third and fourth fingers is drilled something found in San Francisco. away, resulting in one large finger BALK: An incomplete approach in GRASSHOPPER: An effective ball, hole. which the bowler does not complete particularly in light pocket hits. SNOW PLOW: A ball that clears the delivery of a ball, similar action Also an insect. found with a pitcher in baseball. all the pins for a strike. HONEY: A good ball. Also could STEPLADDER: A competition in BEER FRAME: In team play, when be your spouse, or significant other. all but one of the players on a team which lower qualifiers bowl for the strikes, the one who doesn’t treats HOUSE: A bowling center. right to go against the next highest (usually beer or sodas). Could also MESSENGER: When a pin comes qualifier. Also an item found in be the low scorer in a designated across the deck, whether it be right most garages. frame. to left, or left to right, off the side WASHOUT: The 1-2-10 or 1-2-4- BENCH WORK: Any type of con- boards. Not the same as one deliver- 10 for right handers and the 1-3-7 or versation or actions intended to up- ing a message. 1-3-6-7 for left handers. Could also set an opponent (not to be confused MOAT: Also known as the gutter. be what happens when a stream with weight lifting). Some castles have this feature out- overflows it’s banks near a bridge or road. BROOKLYN: A ball thrown to the side their walls. left of the headpin for right-handers, NOSE HIT: A first ball thrown full WRIST MASTER: One of the to the right for left-handers. Also on the head pin, hitting the pins many devices, or contraptions, used known as a borough in New York dead center. by bowlers designed to help keep a City. wrist firm during the backswing. POISON IVY: The 3-6-10 split, not CHICKEN WING: The movement the stuff that leaves boils on your of the elbow as it moves away from skin and makes you itch for weeks. the body while bowling, or a food PUCNH OUT: To end the game item found in a bucket from KFC. from any point with all strikes, or CHRISTMAS TREE: A condition- something done when a person is ing (oil) pattern. The oil is tapered really pissed off. from right to left and long ways Thank you to those who had con- RUNWAY: Starting area that ends down the lane, tapering to a point. tributed to this year’s KSBA at the foul line and where the lane The pattern, if viewed from above, Newsletter: Richard Saylor, Han- begins. Also found at most airports would resemble a Christmas tree cel Welden, Harvey Poynter, Jim for planes to land on. with the base beginning at the foul Shope, Corky Steinmetz, James line. Also an item some individuals SANCTIONED: Competition in Cantrell, Larry Christie, Jim Land, will be putting up in about a month. accordance with United Sates John McCarthy III, Harold Bowling Congress (USBC) rules. CLOTHESLINE: The 1-2-4-7 or 1- Shields, George Harrod, Shaun 3-6-10. Could also be something SCENIC ROUTE: Path taken by a Harrod, Ed Westpahl, William individuals string out in their back- big curve ball or by traveling along Throneberry, Michael Cook. P AGE 14 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS………………

2015 USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS: dates from scratch divisions bowling six game blocks. After block 2 March 7 to July 11, 2015 unless extended. Singles, dou- the top 50 Men and 24 Women advance to bowl block 3. bles, team and all-events categories are offered. The The top 12 Men and 6 women advance to the Finals. Both tournament location is at the El Paso Convention Center Champions receive a paid entry to the 2016 Men’s or in El Paso, Texas. Open to every USBC sanctioned Women’s US Open. Field is limited to the first 150 paid bowler. Future sites will be Reno, Nevada (2016), Las entries. For more information call 502-558-2241 or email Vegas, Nevada (2017), Syracuse, New York (2018), Las at [email protected]. Vegas, Nevada (2019), Reno, Nevada (2020), Las Vegas, 105th ANNUAL PETERSON CLASSIC BOWLING Nevada (2021), Reno, Nevada (2022), Las Vegas, Neva- TOURNAMENT: dates from late April to early Septem- da (2023), Reno, Nevada (2024) and Baton Rouge, Loui- ber, 2015. Tournament location at AMF Hoffman Lanes siana (2025). For more information please visit in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. One of the more challenging www.USBCOpen.com or www.bowl.com. tournaments you will ever see and you will definitely be 78th ANNUAL SOUTHERN BOWLING CONGRESS humbled. Singles, doubles, team and all-events categories HANDICAP TOURNAMENT: dates from February 14- are available. For more information call 847-885-9944. 15, 21-22, 28, March 1, 6-8, 2015. Singles and doubles 36th ANNUAL BRADLEY OPEN: dates from January 9 will be held at Vestavia Bowl in Vestavia, Alabama and -11, 2015. This is a sanctioned scratch singles tourna- the team event will be held at Oak Mountain Lanes in ment. Entries are limited to the first 264 bowlers that sign Pelham, Alabama. Handicap and scratch all-events cate- up. First place is guaranteed $10,000 plus a paid entry to gories will be offered, as well as Seniors single handicap the 2016 USBC Masters Tournament. For more infor- and Seniors handicap all-event categories. Scoring is mation call 859-252-3429 or toll free at 866-252-BOWL 90% handicap based on 220. The 2015 tournament will or visit the website at www.collinsbowling.com. be hosted by the Greater Birmingham USBC Associa- tion. For more information contact Jack Huffstutler via 60th ANNUAL KENTUCKY STATE HANDICAP email: [email protected]. BOWLING TOURNAMENT: dates from November 6-8, 14-15 and 21-22, 2015. The event location has yet to be 47th ANNUAL LILAC CITY TOURNAMENT: dates determined but will be hosted by the Bowling Green from early April to the end of June, 2015. Singles, dou- USBC Bowling Association. Scoring is 90% handicap bles, team, six game combine, senior singles and bonus based on 220. More information as to the location and singles events will be offered. There will be men’s wom- times will be provided at a later date. Entry forms will be en’s, mixed and senior’s divisions. The team events will out by the middle of July 2015. be held at AMF Gates Lanes in Rochester, NY and the singles and doubles events will be held at AMF Terrace 51st ANNUAL KENTUCKY STATE JAMBOREE: Garden Lanes also in Rochester, NY. For more infor- dates are July 11-12, 2015. Dates will be confirmed at the mation visit the website at www.lilactour.com/ 2014 Annual Meeting in Paducah, KY. A singles tourna- lilactournament or email at [email protected]. ment (handicap only) will be offered the same weekend. You can also call toll free at 1-800-365-4522. The Jamboree and it’s location will be determined at the Annual Meeting. 57th ANNUAL GREATER OZARKS OPEN BOWL- ING TOURNAMENT: dates from February 7-8, 14-15, USBC SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Tournament to be 21-22, 28, March 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, April 11- held from July 27-August 1, 2015 at Ashwaubenon Bowl 12, 18-19, 25-26, May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Senior Championships is a and June 6-7, 2015. Singles and doubles will be held at national event for bowlers who have qualified through Enterprise Park Lanes in Springfield, Missouri and the their state’s Senior Tournament. To compete in the 2015 team event will be held at Sunshine Lanes also in Spring- national event one needs to have qualified from the 2014 field, Missouri. There will be a all-events category of- Kentucky State USBC Bowling Association Seniors fered in both the handicap and scratch disciplines as well Tournament that was held at the beginning of October in as a 6 game combined event. For more information con- Somerset, KY. The 2016 USBC Senior Championships tact Chaz Brewer by calling 417-833-2054 or via email date and location is unknown at this time. at [email protected]. 2015 HOINKE CLASSIC: dates range from mid Febru- 2015 KENTUCKY OPEN: tournament to be tentatively ary to November, 2015. Tournament location is at S & S held July 24-26, 2015 in Louisville, KY. Locations to be Western Bowl in Cincinnati, Ohio, Singles, doubles, team determined early in January, 2015. Tournament is open and all-events categories are offered in men’s, women’s, to all USBC sanctioned bowlers from any state or coun- mixed and seniors. For more detailed information call try. No walk-ins allowed. Separate Men’s and Women’s 800-543-4010 or visit the website at www.hoinke.com. KSBA NEWSLETTER P AGE 15 2014-2015 KENTUCKY STATE USBC BOWLING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS Richard Saylor (President) Harry Elmer (3rd Vice President-Zone A) Corky Steinmetz (Association Manager) Henry Ryan (4th Vice President-Zone B) Larry Christie (1st Vice President-Zone F) Dennis Timberlake (5th Vice President– Zone C) Teddy Gregg (2nd Vice President-Zone G) Ray McClain (6th Vice President-Zone D) Larry Holland (7th Vice President—Zone E)

* denotes Committee Chairman COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE TOURNAMENT HALL OF FAME POLICY & PUBLIC Larry Christie* (1st VP) STRUCTURE Teddy Gregg* (2nd VP) PROCEDURES RELATIONS William Meredith Teddy Gregg* (2nd VP) Harry Elmer Harry Elmer* (3rd VP) Henry Ryan* (4th VP) Pete Atkeson Jim Day Roger Farmer Jim Day Pete Atkeson Edwin Westphal Charles Tackette Charles Tackette David McClements Hancel Welden Harvey Poynter Jim Shope David Chapman William Jackson William Jackson

SENIORS AUDIT FINANCE & NOMINATING YOUTH Dennis Timberlake* (5th VP) Ray McClain (6th VP)* BUDGET Garry Blanton* (past President) Garry Blanton* Jim Day Clarence Price Ray McClain* (6th VP) Larry Holland Pete Atkeson Hancel Welden William Meredith Larry Christie Ray Long David McClements James Cantrell Paul Jennings Roger Farmer Bruce Zimmerman John Wilson

ADVISORY Richard Saylor (President) Corky Steinmetz (Assoc. Mgr.) All Committee Chairmen

LIFE MEMBERS

James Bennett Jim Day Billy T. Haynes Gary Kron Jim Shope Garry Blanton William T. Durham Joseph Huzl Ray Long Charles Tackette Doug Bradley Roger Farmer William A. Jackson Carter Martin Max Weinstein David Brown Jim Fliers Robert Jenks, Sr. Leonard Riddle Bruce Zimmerman Nick Coovert Bobby Ford Roger Jones Carl Riggle

The Kentucky State USBC Bowling Association is an organization dedicated to the growth, encouragement , promotion of the sport of bowling throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Kentucky State USBC Bowling Association will provide through its tournaments, newsletter, and its directors, a competitive, challenging, and informative environment for those individuals who desire to bowl, regardless of their skill level. Our overall objective will always be to promote the sport of bowling and camaraderie amongst its members. KENTUCKY STATE BOWLING ASSOCIATION

59th ANNUAL KENTUCKY STATE HANDICAP BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Conducted By The: Sanctioned By Added Prize The United States PADUCAH USBC BOWLING Money—$5000 Bowling Congress ASSOCIATION Plus TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AT:

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SINGLES—DOUBLES TEAM Saturday, November 1st Friday, October 31st 8:30 AM—1:00 PM—5:30 PM 6:30 PM Saturday’s November 8th, 15th Sundays, November 2nd, 9th, 16th 11:00 AM—3:30 PM 11:00 AM—3:00 PM