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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. 5 JANUARY 2020 Timmer and Knowles win Series events Stacey Timmer of Wayland won and Ashley Denard of Southfield 208- finals. Timmer won the “Battle of the Se- the Metro Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) 168 on her way to the finals. Hornes led the field with 968 on ries” by defeating Men’s champion Women’s Series event with a 174- Justin Knowles of Okemos won games of 257, 201, 244 and 266. He Justin Knowles of Okemos 188-183 168 triumph over Robin Orlikowski of the Men’s Series event with a 214- then lost his first match to take home in a spirited match. Grand Rapids at Westland Bowl in 187 triumph over Chris Szczepaniak $75. Westland. Timmer took home the top of Wyandotte. Knowles took home prize of $500, while Orlikowski settled the top prize of $500, while Upcoming events for $250. Szczepaniak settled for $250. Jan. 12 @ Thunderbowl March 8 @ Sterling Timmer was the top qualifier in the Knowles qualified sixth in the field field of 36, with a four-game total of of 50, with a four-game total of 859 893. After a slow start with 182, she on games of 214, 208, 247 and 190. surged back with games of 235, 221 In match play he beat Darren MCKAY TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER and 255. She earned a bye in the first Alexander of Essex, Ontario 239- round, but once match play began 193, Aaron Lorincz of Centerline 213- $11,000 FOR CHARITY she beat Brandie Reamy of Livonia 186 and Anthony Wright of Detroit 202-189 and Toary Taylor of Redford 198-193 to advance to the champi- The 29th Annual Tom McKay Pro- Qualifying second Steve Scherle 39-36 in a two-frame overtime after onship match. Am Invitational (formerly the Steve and Tim McKay with 1,359. They won tying at 219 to advance to the finals. Szczepaniak qualified ninth with Cruchon Memorial Pro-Am) was held their first two matches to advance to Orlikowski was the tenth and final 845, including a high game of 227. in December at Sterling Lanes in the finals. qualifier with 776 on games of 197, In match play he defeated Lenard Sterling Heights and over $11,000 The championship match wasn’t 178, 212 and 189. In match play she Jackson of Sterling Heights 234-205, was raised for two charities. even close with Scherle-McKay pre- beat Pamela Wilson of Woodhaven top qualifier Jordan Hornes of Detroit This event began in 1990 orga- vailing over the Kinsman-Sand team 224-151, last month’s champion 225-206 and Mark Brooks of nized by Tom McKay, the late Ken with a 422-365 victory to take home Sheri Verespej of Newport 198-161 Westland 196-176 on his way to the Charrette and the late Lou Ivancik to the championship. raise money in Steve Cruchon’s On the other end of the spectrum name to fight cancer and honor brothers Phil and Hank Giacona Cruchon with a memorial at the na- ended up in last place, which will put tional Bowling Hall of Fame. While their names on the toilet seat. the causes are the same, the event The top eight teams won a bowl- was re-named several years ago. ing ball. Manufacturers and pro Thirty doubles teams gathered for shops in support of the cause do- some friendly competition and rais- nated the bowling balls. Thanks to all ing money for Karmanos Cancer In- and a great deal of thanks to Kevin stitute and the International Bowling Wojcik for working with the manufac- Hall of Fame and Museum. After turers and pro shops to round up the three games of qualifying, the top balls. eight teams squared off in single- Much thanks to the McKay Com- game single-elimination match play mittee and the MDUSBC Board for to determine who would be the cham- their support of the event. Members pions. of the McKay Committee are Scott Larry Kinsman and Joel Sand Barker, Roy Biggs, George Bresinski, qualified in the eighth and final spot Tom McKay, Scott McLeod, John with 1,301. The Kinsman-Sand duo Vorpagel and Kevin Wojcik. Detroit VA Medical Center veterans accept 3 iMac computers and 20 won their first two matches to ad- Next year’s event is scheduled for iPads for recreational therapy from BVL Grant at Thunderbowl. vance to the finals. early December at Sterling Lanes. In this issue Don’t forget the MDUSBC Annual Meeting From the Editor - page 2 Jeff Richgels - page 8 Personal Perspective - page 3 Honor Scores - page 9 Sunday, Jan. 5 @ 2 p.m. (Ann)ouncements - page 4 Bowl One Lanes 1639 E. 14 Mile Rd., Troy Page 2 Bowling Showcase News January 2020 Bowling Showcase News Published monthly by: Mid-Season Update Metro Detroit USBC 28200 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, MI 48076 From the Editor Many times, they only come in with All events, team, doubles and (248) 443-2695 Mark A. Martin a first initial and last name. Do you singles, for both tournaments will be MDUSBC know how many J. Smith’s there are contested at the same site. Handi- Web: www.mdusbc.com Association Manager in the MDUSBC? Unbelievably there cap is based on 100 percent from Mark Martin, Editor are 288 of them. 230. Squad organizers of 10 or more League secretaries when you get teams are eligible for $10 per team George Bresinski, President this letter about the bowlers get the organized. Spots can be paid for by Libbi Fletcher, VP information requested and mail or fax check made out to MDUSBC, VISA Richard Banks it back to us. We want to make sure or MasterCard. The prize ratio will be Scott Barker everyone is accounted for. at least 1 in 10 entries. Ann Block For the Women’s Championship Michael DeRousie --------------------------------------- there are two average divisions (165 James Horton and under and 166 average and up). Mark Hurttgam MDUSBC TOURNAMENTS The cost is $25 per person per event Patricia Klix and a $5 all-events fee. The Ashley Krywy Now that the calendar has turned Women’s Championship is open to Stephen Krywy to 2020, it’s tournament time!!! Here’s all female members of the MDUSBC Martha Marshall a few to consider. who bowled at least 21 games in the Kurt Suokas The Masters will be held at Astro 2018-19 season in the Metro Detroit Randy Tambourine Lanes in Madison Heights. The date USBC or have 21 games or more in John Vorpagel for qualifying is Jan. 18 with match the current season in MDUSBC as play on Jan. 19. of the time of bowling. It is critical that league secretar- The entry fee is $150 with a first For the Open Championship the ies return the December 31st aver- prize of $2,500, second place $1,250 cost is $25 per person per event and bowl other times a team can com- age sheets for adult and youth and final match play spot pays $300 a $10 all-events fee. There is an op- pete by changing two bowlers. In leagues to the MDUSBC office. This based on 120 entries. Justin Knowles tional scratch feature in all of the doubles, the same two players can information is used when verifying the of Okemos is the defending cham- events at a cost of $10 per person bowl together twice, but only cash results of the various MDUSBC tour- pion. per event. The Open Championship one. In singles, a bowler can only naments. If you haven’t sent it in yet The field will be limited to the first is open to all members of the cash once. simply mail or fax the form to us. The 160 entries so it is critical for return- MDUSBC who bowled at least 21 For more information on the fax number is (248) 443-2690. ing entrants to send their entry fee games in the 2018-19 season in the MDUSBC tournaments call the Along with the December sheets and blank in as soon as it is received. Metro Detroit USBC or have 21 MDUSBC office at (248) 443-2695 a list of bowlers registered in their The Senior Masters will be held at games or more in the current sea- ext. 105. league who had not paid their mem- Mayflower Lanes in Redford. The son in MDUSBC as of the time of bership fees in any league accord- date for qualifying is Feb. 8 with bowling. ing to our records. match play on Feb. 9. In the Open Championship While many of these have been Bill Kazmierski of Pinconning is the bowlers can bowl as many times as resolved, some are still lingering. defending champion. The entry fee they wish in the team, doubles and There are many reasons why this is $120 with a first prize of $2,000, singles events. They can even bowl situation may have occurred. second place $1,000 and the final with the same exact lineup twice, but One reason could be a lack of link- match play spot $250 based on 120 only cash once with that lineup. To ing two bowlers with similar names entries. together. One card may have been Both events are sponsored by received with a first name of Charles, Turbo 2-N-1 Grips and Turbo Tech. while the other may be Chuck or The Metro Detroit USBC will con- Bowling TV Schedule some other name the bowler goes by.