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Youth Bowlers Open 08-09 Tourney Schedule
The Tonawandas USBC Bowling Association held its first youth tournament of the season at Manor Lanes II on November 9.
Results of the 32nd annual Youth Team event:Division A- Scratch 1- Perfect Storm-2291; with handicap-1. Manor/TBC-2830,
2. Da Heizmans-2800, 3. Hannah Mosher plus 3-2706.
Div. B- scr-1- Tim & The Pastries-1776, w/h- 1. Marilla Balls-2948, 2. Pin Crushers-2749, 3. Classic Lanes I-2736.
Div. C- scr-1- Manor II-B-1518, w/h- 1. Manor II-A-2916, 2. Manor II-C-2833, 3. Manor II Mixers-2817. High individual scores: Brandon Mussell-279-682, Sean Mattrey-246-635, Shawn Bender-257-632, Casey Lipps-224-612, Joe Doherty-257, Drew Overholt-214, Bryan Murzynowski-212, Alex Spies-201.
The next youth event will be the Doubles contest at Island Lanes on January 9, 2009.
Tourney Time for TONUSBC Members
Manor Lanes II in Amherst will host the TONUSBC 32nd annual Youth Team Tournament on Sunday, November 9. Squads will be held at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., based on team averages. Four-player teams can be all-girls, all-boys or mixed. Entry fee is $30 per team. Trophy awards will be available for the top scratch team and the top 3 with handicap in each division. Entry forms are available at all local bowling centers and the association office at 692-8668. Bowlers who compete in all 3 youth tournaments during the season will be eligible for special All-Events awards at the end of the season. The doubles event will be held in January and the singles event is scheduled for March.
The annual TONUSBC 50+ Senior Masters Open Tournament will be contested at Manor Lanes in Tonawanda on Sunday, December 14. This competition is open to TONUSBC adult members, men and women age 50 and over, will be held in 2 age groups, 50-64 and 65 and over. The entry fee is $30. Match play will follow a 3-game qualifying round that starts at 1:30 p.m. Handicap is 90% of a 230 average base. Paid reserved entries are due December 13. Cash prizes and special awards are offered. This event is co-sponsored by Bryan T. Smith/CRA World and David A. Smith.
Applications are available at all Tonawanda Association bowling centers, the association office, and on our website (under the tournaments button).
Adult/Youth Tourney Winners Rewarded
Eight doubles teams in the Tonawandas USBC 23rd annual Youth-Adult bowling tournament at Classic Lanes on October 12 earned awards for recording the highest scores.
In Division A the winners were: Scratch-Rob Gatas and Kevin McDonald-1315; with handicap-1) Tommy Kalman/Chris Bahleda-1405, 2) Shawn Bender/Justin Knobloch-1351, 3) Shelby & Scott Barker-1334. Class B- Scratch-Kim and Jim Hojnowski-1006; w/h-1) Christina Sutton/Sue Schottke-1620, 2) Mike Jr and Mike Weber Sr.-1453, 3) Breanna and Margaret Gerner-1433. High individual scores: Adults-Mike Weber Sr.-258-729, Kevin McDonald-233-642, Mark Greenauer-223-649, Brian Stone Sr.-213-623, Chris Bahleda-237-607, Sue Schottke-267-698, Laurie Sutton-222-594. Youth-Rob Gatas-264-673, Shawn Bender-246-672, Tommy Kalman-258-603. Many of the youngest entrants also excelled with scores that exceeded their league averages. Included were: Brian Stone Jr.(age 5)-high game 92, 3-game series 246, Jacob Witkopf(5 yrs)-106-353, Dylan Greenauer(7 yrs)-106-324, Tim Sutton(8 yrs)-110-319, Kevin Sweeney Jr.(6 yrs)-66-115 series, Mike Weber Jr.(6 yrs)-85-223, Christine Sutton(10 yrs)-108-274. The next TONUSBC tournament will be the Youth Team event at Manor Lanes II in Amherst on November 9. Applications are available at all Tonawanda Association bowling centers, the association office, and on our website (under the tournaments button).Utica to Host Senior Bowlers
The 28th annual N.Y. State USBC Senior Bowling Tournament will be contested at AMF Pin-O-Rama Lanes in Utica on the weekends of October 18-19 and 25-26. Squad times are 1 p.m. each day. USBC members age 55 and older, men and women, are eligible to participate. Competition in four age groups will be held in doubles and singles events. Entry forms are available at area bowling centers and the Tonawandas USBC office at 692-8668.
Amy Domiano wins Earl Anthony Award
Amy Domiano, 17, a Manor Lanes bowler, and winner of the Tonawandas USBC Bowling Association 2008 $1,000 Youth Scholarship, is one of five recent high school graduates to be selected by the United States Bowling Congress to receive its 2008 Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship awards. The prestigious $5,000 scholarships, which recognize youth bowlers' community service and academic achievements, were also awarded to youth bowlers in Tennessee, Ohio, Texas and Washington State.
"I have learned that being a successful individual is not about how much money you make or how well you perform a certain task. It is about how well you can accomplish something even when it seems impossible," said Amy, who was salutatorian of her graduating class at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and captain of her bowling team. She plans to attend Niagara University this fall to major in Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism and minor in Dance.Terry Zarcone and Ed Lavery Win TONUSBC Kick-Off Titles
Terry Zarcone defeated Sue Schottke, 224-203 and Ed Lavery beat Dan Hoadley, 246-161 to win the championships of the 27th annual Tonawandas USBC Association Invitational Kick-Off Tournament at the Tonawanda Bowling Center on August 22.
In early matches leading to the deciding encounters, Jocelyn Scholl eliminated Carrie Racsumberger, 211-168 and Zarcone tripped Scholl, 215-197, while Mike Hanes outscored John Leszczyk, 266-237 and Hoadley edged Hanes, 223-214. In the 4-game qualifying round, Schottke hit 267,257-926, Zarcone, 248- 906, Racsumberger, 279-889 and Scholl, 233-846, and Lavery had 249- 933, Hoadley, 240-901, Leszczak, 239-896 and Hanes, 244-889. TONUSBC Association President Karen Baryza presented awards to the four finalists. Terry's husband, Mike, won the men's title in 2007.Tonawandas USBC Announces 2008 Inductees & Hall of Fame Dinner Gala
The Tonawandas USBC Association announces its Inductees for the 2008 Hall of Fame Dinner Gala. The first to be honored include Ben Stack - Ability, Bill Gerfin - Ability, Doris Hanes - Ability, and Rita Pollinger - Service. The Hall of Fame dinner will be held on Saturday September 6th at Classics V in Amherst.
Ben Stack has been an active bowler since 1930. His career highs are 289, 756 and a 208 average. Ben has been a Tonawandas' City Champion and served as his league's office. He is also a member of the Buffalo Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Bill Gerfin has been a member of the Tonawandas Bowling Association/Tonawandas USBC since 1968. Bill has bowled several 300s and 800s and had a career high average of 233. He is a two time winner of the Herbert E. Burns Match Game Tournament and several Tonawanda City Tournament titles. Bill has also been a past member of the Tonawandas Board of Directors, League President, and League and Team sponsor. Doris Hanes has been a member of the Twin City WBA/Tonawandas USBC for more than 20 years. Doris has career highs of several 300s, 786 and 210 average. Doris has bowled in 5 leagues for many years winning high average, series or game several times. She has also held many league officer positions. Doris has won several City Championships, Kick-Off tournaments, participated in all NYS tournaments since 1979, and won the WIBC Open Doubles Title with Sue Schottke. Doris also held at one time the National record for a 4 man team of 2866 with Sue Schottke, Mike Hanes and Mike Firzak. Rita Pollinger has been a member of the Twin City WBA for more than 20 years. Rita has a career high game of 300 and several 700 series. Rita has been a TCWBA Queens Champion and placed high in NYSWBA Tournaments. Rita has also been an active supporter of the sport of bowling with her participation with the Buffalo 600 Club (Secretary/Treasurer), Junior Bowling Coach, Twin City WBA Vice President, Tonawanda Bowling Council Vice President, WNY Queens Committee, and TCWBA Hall of Fame Committee. Please come and celebrate this special night honoring these individuals. The Inductions will be held on Sunday September 6, 2008 at Classics V Terrace Room, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst. Tickets are now available. Contact the Tonawandas USBC Office at 692-8668 for detailsJimmy Schroeder reaches 60 years at Open Championships!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - When USBC Hall of Famer Jimmy Schroeder of Tonawanda, N.Y., competed in his first USBC Open Championships, Harry S. Truman was president, cable television made its own debut, the New York Yankees won the first of five consecutive championships and a first-class postage stamp was only 3 cents.
Just 19 years old, Schroeder made the trip to Atlantic City, N.J., for the 1949 Open Championships and bowled as a substitute for an injured bowler, but had no idea if it was something he'd get to experience again. Nearly six decades later, that first trip has turned into a lifetime journey, and Schroeder added his name to another page in the tournament record books when he made his 60th consecutive Open Championships appearance Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center. "You think 60, and that's a lot of years," said Schroeder, a 78-year-old right-hander. "I've been fortunate to have a great family, and my wife, Joyce, and daughter, Cynthia, have always been there to support me. They've been with me during the good and comforted me in my times of defeat and when things weren't going well, and there were many." Schroeder became the 10th bowler to reach the celebrated milestone and is the first of three bowlers reaching 60 this year in Albuquerque. Three other members of the 60-year club, Les Berry (64), Sylvester Thiel (62) and eight-time titlist Bill Lillard (60) are scheduled to compete in 2008 as they continue their pursuits of late tournament legends Joe Norris and Bill Doehrman, who each competed in 71 Open Championships. "Certainly the Open Championships has been very important to me," said Schroeder, who has served as an instructor, promoter and pro shop operator. "I started in '49 not knowing what would become of that. But, as the years rolled on, I got more and more involved and became more imbedded in bowling and just continued on every year. Through it all, I have met so many wonderful people from so many different cities." Another highlight of Schroeder's long and distinguished career at the Open Championships came in 1976 when he rolled a 750 series to claim the Classic Singles crown. In his 60-year career, he has knocked down 107,850 pins and is one of 10 bowlers in the elite 100,000-pin club. Norris tops the list with 123,770. This year, Schroeder posted 545 in team, 533 in singles and 520 in doubles. Bowling has taken Schroeder all over the United States and to many foreign countries, where he has conducted clinics and participated in exhibitions. It has opened many doors and given him opportunities for which he is grateful. Whenever possible, he tries to give back to the sport he loves and has served as the International Bowling Director for the Special Olympics since the early 1990s. He also was instrumental in getting the Special Olympics National Unified Bowling Tournament on the opening-week schedule at the Open Championships starting in 1991. "I guess one of the biggest things I'm proud of is the Special Olympics," Schroeder said. "It's been a wonderful experience. I do a lot of work with them and it makes you feel like you're giving something back. Each year, we have hundreds of Special Olympians compete, and I'm quite proud of the USBC for allowing us to come and use the tournament lanes." Competing has not been without challenges for Schroeder, who in recent years has had to overcome some major operations, including hip replacement surgery. However, as much as the 60-year milestone means to him, he continues to set new goals for himself. "I'm not a young guy anymore," Schroeder said. "But I still work out and still practice to try to keep my game up. One of my goals in life is to live long enough to break Joe Norris' record. It would be a wonderful thing to do just for the fun of it. For me, I've got to be doing something in life to keep myself happy. Success in life, no matter what you do, is about doing the best you can. That's what I think I have accomplished by being a pretty good bowler."2008 WNY Queen's Champions
The 10th Annual Western New York Queen's Tournament, hosted by The NFUSBCWBA, was held Sunday, Jan.27, 2008 at Bowl-O-Drome Lanes in Niagara Falls. The event, which draws the top female bowlers from all areas of Western New York was sponsored by Empire Auto Outlet and Zajac Funeral Home.
A total of 71 bowlers competed in 3 divisions for the prestigious title. Three separate Queens were crowned at the completion of the all - day event. After a four game format, the top 5 finishers in each division, rolled a step ladder final.
The results in Div. I ( 200 and over average) were Niagara Falls native and top qualifier, Liz Johnson defeating Buffalo bowler, Tammy Schmidt 237-205. Also qualifying were Niagara Falls native, Michelle Sterner who finished 3rd, Sue Nawojski of Buffalo, 4th and Terry Zarcone also of Buffalo, 5th. Low to cash was 880.
In Div. II (180-199), a battle of Buffalo bowlers resulted in Debra Ervin ,who was also the top qualifier, defeating Roz Giardina 280-223. Other qualifiers were Buffalo bowler, Becky Walczyk, 3rd, Lockport bowler, Jennifer Fritton finished 4th followed by Grand Island's Kelly Mallwitz, 5th. Low to cash was 814.
The Div. III ( 179 and under average) winner was Tonawanda bowler and defending 2007 champion, Chrissy Ray defeating Niagara Falls bowler Patty Gabriele, who was the top qualifier and participating in her first Queen's Tournament, 236- 163. Other qualifiers were Buffalo bowler, Carmen Evans, 3rd, Judy Langworthy from Dunkirk, 4th and Alice Lawrence of Buffalo, 5th. Low to cash was 739.
Mallwitz gets quick read on Frontier
Mike Mallwitz is 28, the same number of years his family has owned Island Lanes on Grand Island. In all that time, Mallwitz never had set foot in or even laid eyes on Frontier Lanes in Lewiston, which is a mere 15-minute drive away.
Two weeks ago, Mallwitz walked into Frontier for the first time and blew away the field in the qualifying for the Tri-City Masters Tournament. He returned last week to win the title in match play.
I went in and got lined up that first week and it was all over from there, said Mallwitz, who defeated Jim Wolf, 516-388, in the two-game title match last Sunday.
Winning the Tri-City is a big deal in the competition among the Tonawandas, Niagara Falls and Lockport USBC associations, which take turns hosting it. Mallwitz was excited about winning his first Tri-City.
That was awesome, so much fun, said Mallwitz, who runs the pro shop and takes care of the lanes at Island.
Mallwitz bowled a 298 game in the qualifying. In the final he had to come from behind, breaking open a tight match with a 289 game against Wolf. Mallwitz defeated Rob Samborek of Niagara Falls, 513-405, in his semifinal while Wolf was throwing a 300 game in his victory over Pete Maduri of the Tonawandas. Wolf, 57, became the oldest to bowl a 300 in the 17-year history of the tournament.
Mallwitz won $1,000 for his victory and $50 as the high qualifier. Wolf earned $580. Twenty-six of the 79 entrances shared in the $5,700 prize fund.
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