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2002/05/23

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Final】

　After back-to-back second place finishes Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. made good on her third consecutive championship appearance by defeating Cara Honeychurch, Melbourne, Australia 226-216 to win the St. Clair Classic and a check for $10,500.

　"It all finally came together," said Adler. "It would have been very anti-climatic to bowl as well as I did all week and not win today."

　Adler entered the televised finals as the tournament's top seed. Her 240.14 average and 15-8-1 match play record helped her tally a 10,551 pinfall. Her week's production consisted of 40-of-42 games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200) as well as four 700-plus series.

　Facing Honeychurch in a championship round for the fifth time in her career, Adler put pressure on the Aussie by starting the first five frames with a spare and four straight strikes while Honeychurch replied with a strike and four spares. The left-hander stayed close with the champion by marking in the final five frames including a three-bagger in the tenth, however Adler's lead was just enough to earn her the title.

　"I didn't have as good a ball reaction tonight as I did during the week but I thought if I continued to make good shots it would keep the pressure on Cara to try to catch up."

　Honeychurch earned her birth into the finals by defeating Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla and Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. 191-189-182 in the opening shootout and Tennelle Grijalva, Yorba Linda, Calif. 279-238 in the semi-finals. Honeychurch just missed a perfect game in the semi-final as the third-year pro left a six-pin on her first ball of the tenth frame. For Grijalva it was the 50th time during the tournament that a player had bowled a 230 or higher and lost.

　Honeychurch earned $5,800 for her second place finish while Grijalva claimed $4,000 for third. Stanbrough took home $3,200 and Gaines $2,800.

　High scores seemed to be a theme all week as the tournament turned out four 800-plus series and four 300 games. The week also saw 49 700-plus series.

2002/05/22

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 6】

　With 42 games in the books Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. racked up a 10,551 pinfall and a 240.14 average to claim the No. 1 qualifier position at the St. Clair Classic at the St. Clair Bowl. Adler finished the match play rounds with a 15-8-1 record and 32 pins ahead of second place Tennelle Grijalva, Yorba Linda, Calif.

　"I feel like the last three weeks have been retribution for last year's results," Adler said. "It's nice to be the top seed but I still have to perform. Without a sport pattern in play anybody can win tomorrow."

　Adler closed out the week with 40-of-42 above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200). The 14-time titlest chalked up four 700-plus series that added to the 48 total for the week.

　Grijalva, who produced a personal best 18-5-1 match play record, finished with 10,229 and 230.33. The third-year pro went 7-0-1 in the final round of match play. She has two titles in her short career with her last championship coming at the 2000 Hammer Players Championships.

　Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. finished third with 10,219 and 233.66. Stanbrough went 13-10-1 in match play and was one of four players to crank out a 300 game during the event.

　Fourth place fell to Cara Honeychurch, Melbourne, Australia. Honeychurch moved up from 11th to 4th during the evening session. The 2001 Player of the Year Runner-Up completed 42-games with 10,137 and 231.

　Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. rounded out the top five with 10,072 and 230.88. Gaines edged out Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ by 36 pins to secure the final spot in the televised finals.

　A 49-foot lane condition helped boost scores throughout the week as Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas. turned in the tournament's fourth 300 score on Wednesday night. The event also produced four 800-plus series.

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 5】

　After five rounds at the St. Clair Classic Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. maintained her lead heading into tonight's final match play round. Adler has posted a 12-3-1 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) to help boost her tournament total to an 8,690 pinfall and a 244.55 average.

　"I think physically I bowled better today than I did last night even though I didn't score as high," Adler said. "St. Clair Bowl has such a nice atmosphere. I wish I could bowl here every week."

　Adler has registered 34-of-34 games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200). During today's round the 14-time titlest chalked up her fourth 700-plus series of the tournament with scores of 236-279-268.

　Adler stated, "The biggest difference for me between this year and last year is I'm not putting too much pressure on myself. Last year I let my performance, good or bad, affect me too much."

　Trailing Adler in the second slot is Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla., who will enter the evening session with 8,217 and 234.61. Earlier in the week Stanbrough produced one of the events three perfect games.

　Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. sits in the third place with 8,153 and 232.73. A former TEAM USA member, Gaines has been red-hot in the last two week's preliminary rounds averaging 221.37.

　Tennelle Grijalva, Yorba Linda, Calif., who rooms with Gaines during the tour season, went 7-1 during the morning to move from 11th to fourth. Grijalva's 8,115 pinfall and 228.97 places her 33-pins ahead of fifth place Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ. (8,082 and 229.76).

　Scores for the week continue to heat up the standings sheet as Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. tallied the tournament's third 300 score while Jennifer Swanson, Shelton, Connecticut turned out the third 800-plus series (279-278-247). With one round to go 42 700-plus series have already been reported.

2002/05/22

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 6】

　With 42 games in the books Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. racked up a 10,551 pinfall and a 240.14 average to claim the No. 1 qualifier position at the St. Clair Classic at the St. Clair Bowl. Adler finished the match play rounds with a 15-8-1 record and 32 pins ahead of second place Tennelle Grijalva, Yorba Linda, Calif.

　"I feel like the last three weeks have been retribution for last year's results," Adler said. "It's nice to be the top seed but I still have to perform. Without a sport pattern in play anybody can win tomorrow."

　Adler closed out the week with 40-of-42 above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200). The 14-time titlest chalked up four 700-plus series that added to the 48 total for the week.

　Grijalva, who produced a personal best 18-5-1 match play record, finished with 10,229 and 230.33. The third-year pro went 7-0-1 in the final round of match play. She has two titles in her short career with her last championship coming at the 2000 Hammer Players Championships.

　Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. finished third with 10,219 and 233.66. Stanbrough went 13-10-1 in match play and was one of four players to crank out a 300 game during the event.

　Fourth place fell to Cara Honeychurch, Melbourne, Australia. Honeychurch moved up from 11th to 4th during the evening session. The 2001 Player of the Year Runner-Up completed 42-games with 10,137 and 231.

　Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. rounded out the top five with 10,072 and 230.88. Gaines edged out Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ by 36 pins to secure the final spot in the televised finals.

　A 49-foot lane condition helped boost scores throughout the week as Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas. turned in the tournament's fourth 300 score on Wednesday night. The event also produced four 800-plus series.

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 5】

　After five rounds at the St. Clair Classic Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. maintained her lead heading into tonight's final match play round. Adler has posted a 12-3-1 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) to help boost her tournament total to an 8,690 pinfall and a 244.55 average.

　"I think physically I bowled better today than I did last night even though I didn't score as high," Adler said. "St. Clair Bowl has such a nice atmosphere. I wish I could bowl here every week."

　Adler has registered 34-of-34 games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200). During today's round the 14-time titlest chalked up her fourth 700-plus series of the tournament with scores of 236-279-268.

　Adler stated, "The biggest difference for me between this year and last year is I'm not putting too much pressure on myself. Last year I let my performance, good or bad, affect me too much."

　Trailing Adler in the second slot is Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla., who will enter the evening session with 8,217 and 234.61. Earlier in the week Stanbrough produced one of the events three perfect games.

　Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. sits in the third place with 8,153 and 232.73. A former TEAM USA member, Gaines has been red-hot in the last two week's preliminary rounds averaging 221.37.

　Tennelle Grijalva, Yorba Linda, Calif., who rooms with Gaines during the tour season, went 7-1 during the morning to move from 11th to fourth. Grijalva's 8,115 pinfall and 228.97 places her 33-pins ahead of fifth place Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ. (8,082 and 229.76).

　Scores for the week continue to heat up the standings sheet as Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. tallied the tournament's third 300 score while Jennifer Swanson, Shelton, Connecticut turned out the third 800-plus series (279-278-247). With one round to go 42 700-plus series have already been reported.

2002/05/21

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 4】

　Kim Adler kept up the sizzling scoring pace during the fourth round at the St. Clair Classic at the St. Clair Bowl. The Cocoa, Fla. native went 7-0-1 during the evening's match play block (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) to register a 2,006 pinfall and a 250.75 average. Adler's eight-game block increased her tournament total to 6,566 and 243.88. She has a 258-pin lead over Tiffany Stanbrough, who finished the evening with 6,308 and 236.84.

　"I think tonight's round was a personal best," Adler said. "The lanes were hooking a lot more during the day so tonight my game plan was to throw a straighter ball. That, and making sure I was lined up correctly helped compensate for some of my off-shots."

　Adler's round included back-to-back 700-plus series (258-269-244-224-259-246) with finishing games of 247 and 259. Three of her of her seven victories came versus opponents who are currently in the top six. The 14-time titlest has a tournament streak of 26 games over par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200).

　"I learned a lesson during the WIBC Queens, which is to respect my opponents. It's nice to bowl well but on this tour anybody is capable of beating you."

　Left-hander Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. went 5-3 with a 1,941 pinfall. Her 6,308 total places her 60-pins ahead of Carol Gianotti-Block, Morley, Perth, Australia. During the final qualifying round Stanbrough rolled the one of the two 300-games tossed this week. The perfect score was her 17th of her career.

　Gianotti-Block, who started the night as the tournament leader, also went 5-3 and has totals of 6,248 and 234.53. She leads Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. by 99-pins (6,149, 231.88) and fifth place Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ by 125 (6,123, 229.73).

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 3】

　High scoring seems to be a theme at the St. Clair Classic. Carol Gianotti-Block, Morley, Perth, Australia posted consecutive 700-plus series (279-258-254-235-223-268) this morning on her way to a 1,517 six-game pinfall and a 252.83 average. The Aussie's tournament total leads the field at 4,345 and 214.38.

　"The scores are really shooting up the charts," said Gianotti-Block. "It feels like if you don't shoot 220 or 230 every game you're going to loose ground."

　A 15-year professional, Gianotti-Block is a four-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American and a former Professional Women's Bowling Association Player of the Year. The right-hander leads second place Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. by 10 pins heading into tonight's match play round.

　"Match play is a whole new ballgame. With the potential for 30 bonus pins in every game anything can happen," she said.

　Entering the day as the tournament leader, Adler fell back one spot after registering a 1,477 pinfall. The Florida native finished the morning session with a 774-series (279-216-279) and increased her 18-game total to 4,335 and 240.83. In the last two weeks the 14-time titlest has finished second at the WIBC Queens and the St. Clair Shores Classic in Detroit.

　WIBC Hall of Famer Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. stayed in the third position just eight pins behind Adler. Johnson, who is competing in her 220th consecutive PWBA event, ended her round with a 723 series (227-257-239). Her series was just one of 14 in round three that exceeded 700.

　Former TEAM USA member Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. sits in fourth place with 4,223 and 234.61. In the last three weeks Gaines has been among the top five in six-of-nine qualifying rounds averaging an impressive 221.37.

　Fifth place belongs to Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. Stanbrough tossed the tournament's second 300-game today. It was the 17th of her career. The left-hander trails Gaines by 16-pins with 4,207 and 233.72.

　Sixth place Maxine Nable (4,186, 232.55) posted the event's first perfect game during round two. Nable nearly accomplished the feat a second time today when she bowled a 299.

2002/05/20

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 2】

　Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. took over the tournament lead after the second round of the St. Clair Classic at St. Clair Bowl. The 14-time titlest added a 1,462 pinfall to her first round tally of 1,396 to total 2,858 after 12 games. Adler's 238.16 average helped give her to a 15-pin margin over Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla.

　A second place finisher the last two weeks on tour, Adler continued the high scoring pace from round one in her first three games when she chalked up a 762 series (268-278-216). The three-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American completed the day with 12 consecutive games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200).

　"Right now the most important thing for me is to not be complacent," said Adler. "I've been in this position before when the third round has become my nemesis. Sometimes high scoring conditions can be an equalizer so I need to come into tomorrow's round with guns blazing."

　Gaines, who stayed among the top four in both rounds, closed out the evening session with a 2,843 tournament total and a 236.91 average. The former TEAM USA member leads Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. by 10 pins.

　A 2001 WIBC Hall of Fame inductee, Johnson posted the second best six-game series of the night with a 1,455. The lefthander moved up from 13th to third with 2,833 and 236.08. Often called the PWBA "Iron Woman", Johnson is competing in her 220th consecutive tournament.

　Trailing in fourth is first-round leader Carol Gianotti-Block, Morley, Perth, Australia. Gianotti-Block finished day one with 2,828 and 235.66. She leads fifth place Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. by seven pins (2,821 and 235.08).

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Classic　【Round 1】

　It was a morning of high scoring and Carol Gianotti-Block, Morley, Perth, Australia ascended to the highest point of the leaderboard after one round at the St. Clair Classic at the St. Clair Bowl. Gianotti-Block blew thru her six-game block to tally a 1,491 pinfall and a 248.50 average. The 15-year pro leads second place Amy Dillon, Miami, Fla. by 46 pins.

　"We went with a longer oil pattern this week and it seems to have benefited the scores," said Gianotti-Block. "I didn't have too much trouble keeping my shots on line and as long as you had the right speed, you didn't have to try to worry about playing all over the lanes."

　The 1998 Professional Women's Bowling Association Player of the Year, Gianotti-Block posted six consecutive games above par (Ed. note- "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200) including a closing series of 813 (298-269-246). The four-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American just missed a 300-game but a 4-9 split on her final toss of the 10th frame prevented perfection.

　Dillon, who opened her round with an 803 series (254-259-290), chalked up 1,491 and 240.83. The former Wichita State University star she was an all-tournament selection at the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships as a senior and a Bowling Writers of America Association Bowler of the Year finalist.

　Although Gianotti-Block and Dillon were the only two players post 800-plus series, 15 other PWBA'ers registered 700-plus series in the opening round. Included among them was Maxine Nable, Australia, who delighted the capacity crowd on hand with the tournament's first 300 game. Nable's perfect score was the eighth of her career.

　Positioned in the third slot is Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. who fashioned a 1,437 and 239.50. Trailing Stanbrough by 10-pins is Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. with 1,427 and 239.50. Anne Marie Duggan, Oklahoma City, Okla. rounds out the top five with 1,405 and 234.16.

2002/05/19

　　【JPBA】　KIRIN CUP OPEN　【ＴＶ決勝】

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　　【JPBA】　KIRIN CUP OPEN　【ラウンドロビン】

黒部　賢一

2002/05/18

　　【JPBA】　KIRIN CUP OPEN　【準決勝】

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　　【JPBA】　KIRIN CUP OPEN　【予選】

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2002/05/16

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Final】

Michelle Feldman

　Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY won her first title of the young Professional Women's Bowling Association season when she claimed the St. Clair Shores Classic at the Shore Lanes. Feldman, who was the event's top seed, defeated Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. 211-206 to win her ninth career title and a first place check worth $10,000.

　"I've never won so early in the season," said Feldman. "You would think I should have an advantage to win as the No.1 seed but tonight I really needed some luck."

　Feldman got off to a less than auspicious start when she left open frames in the second and fourth while Adler tossed three spares and a strike. A five-bagger from the fifth to the ninth brought the New Yorker back into the match and positioned her to win.

　"After I opened in the fourth I changed my angle," she said. "I moved a little left and threw right. That adjustment seemed to make a world of difference."

　Perhaps the difference in the bout came in the fifth frame when Adler failed to pick up a 3-9 split. The open frame would later haunt the 14-time titlest as she needed a double in the tenth to have a chance at the title. Although she threw a first-ball strike, her second toss left a 3-6 split giving Feldman the victory.

　In the semi-final match Adler outlasted Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, NV 200-196. Macpherson, who won the opening shootout against Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas and Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. 237-181-170, had marked in 16 consecutive frames until missing a 10-pin in the seventh against Adler.

　The runner-up finish for Adler was her second in two weeks. The three-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American placed second in the WIBC Queens last week in Milwaukee. For her efforts at the Classic, Adler took home $5,500. Macpherson earned $3,800 while Dorin-Ballard made $3,000 and Terrell $2,500.

2002/05/15

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Round 6】

Michelle Feldman

　Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY jumped from the seventh position to the No. 1 seed in the last round of match play Wednesday night at the St. Clair Shores Classic at Shore Lanes. Feldman went 7-1 (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) in the final block to improve her 42-game preliminary total to a 9,552 pinfall and a 217.07 average.

　"In final round of match play a lot can happen," Feldman said. "I knew I was going to have to bowl well to make the TV finals because the top 12 were all in position to make a run at it."

　A 2001 Bowlers Journal International All-American, Feldman averaged 216 Wednesday night in her rise to the top. She completed match play 14-9-1 and posted victories over two other TV finalist in Carolyn Dorin Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas (226-217) and Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. (235-193 and 215-172).

　Sliding into the No. 2 position was Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. Adler equaled Dorin-Ballard with the best match play record of the field (16-8) while chalking up 9,473 and 214.11. Last week Adler placed second at the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament.

　Dorin-Ballard, who is the reigning Professional Women's Bowling Association Player of the Year, tallied a 9,422 and 212.90. The 17-time titlest qualified for a PWBA record 18 telecasts in 23 events last season.

　Terrell claimed the fourth seeded with 9,398 and 215.19. The northern Calif. native won the first tournament of the 2002 season when she was crowned at the WIBC Queens last week in Milwaukee. The three-time Robby Award recipient is bidding for her third straight title in a row, which would tie a PWBA record for the most consecutive titles won.

　Rounding out the top five is Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, NV. Macpherson went 12-12 in match play and registered 9,369 and 213.07. Macpherson will be making her PWBA record 95th televised appearance.

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Round 5】

　Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif., regained control of the leaderboard after the fifth round at the St. Clair Shores Classic at Shore Lanes. Terrell has posted a 9-7 match play record thus far (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) and has boosted her tournament total to 7,694. The nine-time titlest holds a 55-pin lead over Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nevada.

　"I've managed to stay lined up almost every round," said Terrell. "I think not having to make a lot of ball changes has helped this week. The lanes haven't played so differently that equipment adjustments have been an issue."

　Terrell helped kick off the Professional Women's Bowling Association season last week by winning the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament. The victory, coupled with her win at the 2001 U.S. Open, was her second consecutive title. A win at the Classic would tie Terrell with four other PWBA'ers for the most consecutive pro titles won.

　Macpherson, who on Tuesday chalked up an 8-0 record, went 4-4 in the today's fifth round. The four-time PWBA Player of the Year has averaged 214.08 this week and has amassed a 7,639 pinfall. Macpherson leads reigning PWBA Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas by 20 pins.

　Following a season where she won a record-tying seven titles, Dorin-Ballard is in the hunt for her first championship of the 2002 season. Although she went 4-4 during today's match play, the five-time WIBC All-American defeated three players among the tournament's top 10 including Macpherson (226-213), Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. (184-178) and Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. (213-188). Dorin-Ballard's 7,619 mark and 214.38 clip place her 47-pins ahead of Adler.

　Adler earned the best match play record of the morning session going 6-2. Her efforts helped the Floridian move from seventh to fourth. Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. rounds out the top five with 7,570 and 213.82.

2002/05/14

　　【PBA】　News

　From a field of talented and promising rookies, Tommy Jones emerged to capture the 2002 Harry Golden Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Rookie of the Year Award. Jones, Greenville, S.C., received 72% of the votes, followed by Brian Kretzer, with 17%.

　By receiving the honor, Jones, 23, accomplished the goal he set at the beginning of the 2001-02 season.

　"It is a great honor to win the rookie of the year award in this class of rookies," said the right-hander. "This is one of the biggest accomplishments of my bowling career. It's an individual title and something that was earned during 27 tournaments - not just during a one week tournament."

　His top finishes included third place at the PBA Orleans Casino Open (Las Vegas) and a tie for ninth place at the PBA Johnny Petraglia Open (North Brunswick, N.J.). In a rookie class that yielded six top-five finishes, Jones ranked first in earnings ($45,440), points (198,330), tournaments bowled (27, tied with Michael Eaton Jr.) and cashes (20). He was second in both match play appearances (11) and average (213.09).

　Jones, a three-time PBA regional titleholder, was a member of TEAM USA in 1996, won the 1999 American Bowling Congress (ABC) All Events Title and as an amateur was the first to bowl a 300 game in the Junior World Youth Games in Hong Kong.

　Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, finished second. The 35-year-old led all rookies with 13 match play appearances in 19 tournaments. He cashed 16 times and was third in earnings with $41,150. His high finish was fifth place at the Johnny Petraglia Open.

　Others receiving votes were Blaise Bedolla, Jeff Carter, Eaton, Jack Laffey, Michael Machuga, Jason Queen, Christopher Sand, Jim Tomek Jr., Nick Vogelgesang and Mike Wolfe.

　The award is named after PBA Hall of Famer Harry Golden. Golden, who retired in 1990, served as the PBA Tour's Tournament Director for 30 years.

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Round 4】

　Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, took control of the leaderboard after the fourth round of the St. Clair Shores Classic. Dorin-Ballard went 7-1 in match play (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) helping increase her tournament total to a 5,893 pinfall and a 218.57 average.

　"Tonight I paid more attention to my ball speed and I think that really helped me read the lanes better," Dorin-Ballard said.

　Seeking her first title of the 2002 season, Dorin-Ballard holds a 64-pin lead over Kim Terrell, Pleasanton, Calif. Dorin-Ballard closed out the 2001 Professional Women's Bowling Association season as the Player of the Year after winning a record-tying seven titles.

　"Last year was a fantastic season for me but I can't live off of last year. I am still approaching each week the same way and that's trying to bowl the best I can."

　Terrell, who led the tournament after the first two rounds, went 5-3 while managing 5,829 and 218.42. The northern Calif. native entered the Classic coming off a victory at the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament.

　Anne Marie Duggan, Edmond, Okla. moved up from fifth to third after going 6-2. She trails Terrell by 22-pins (5,807, 216.42). Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nevada jumped 11 places in the standings after registering an 8-0 mark including victories over Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. (6th - 5,713, 211.65), Cara Honeychurch, Melbourne, Australia (8th - 5,686, 212.92) and Marianne DiRupo, Succasunna, NJ (10th - 5,641, 213.50).

　Area PWBA'ers Lisa Bishop, Belleville, Mich. (17th - 5,418, 203.76) and Michelle Mullen, Dearborn, Mich. (22nd - 5,334, 200.53) completed the day in contention to make the cut for the championship round.

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Round 3】

Leanne Barrette

　Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. used a third round pinfall of 1,418 and an average of 236.3 to put her on top of the leaderboard at the St. Clair Shores Classic at Shore Lanes. Her 18-game sum of 4,045 and 224.72 average gave her a 67-pin lead over Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif.

　"I had great reaction today," Barrette said. "My carry was much better than yesterday and I had a very good feel for the lanes."

　A 23-time titlest, Barrette started today's round with a 711 series. Following a 197 in the third game of the first round, the five-time WIBC All-American has strung together 16 consecutive games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200).

　Terrell, who led the tournament after the first two rounds, fell back from her 228 12-game average to 221. Her 18-game total of 3,978 gives her an 85-pin lead over reigning PWBA Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas. Terrell entered the Classic coming off a victory at the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament. Over her last 37 games of tournament competition the 2001 U.S. Open champion has averaged a blistering 231.

　Defending champion Cara Honeychurch, Australia is in fourth place, 21-pins behind Dorin-Ballard. Anne Marie Duggan, Edmond, Okla., rounds out the top five with 3,857 and 214.27.

　Perhaps the greatest jump in the standings came from Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ. Entering the third round the 10-year pro sat 38th place with a 187.33 average. However, in the final qualifying block Dorin-Lizzi cranked out a 1,381 pinfall (230 avg.) propelling her into 22nd with 3,629 and 201.61.

　Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. established the top 24 cut at 3,600 and 200 while local favorite Cheryl Daniels, West Bloomfield, Mich. was the last bowler to cash at 32nd with 3,503 and 194.61.

　Other local products that qualified into match play included Lisa Bishop, Belleville, Mich. (3,641, 202.27 - 21st) and Michelle Mullen, Dearborn, Mich. (3,604, 200.22- 23rd).

2002/05/13

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Round 2】

Kim Terrell

　Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. closed out day one of the St. Clair Shores Classic as the tournament leader. Terrell's 12-game pinfall of 2,736 and a 228 average was good enough for a 109-pin margin over second place Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif.

　"I'm in a zone right now," Terrell said. "Winning last week gave me a huge confidence boost to start this tournament and all I want to do right now is to continue to perform at a high level."

　Terrell kicked off the Professional Women's Bowling Association schedule last week by winning the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament. In addition to winning back-to-back major championships the nine-time titlest is averaging a blistering 235.7 over her last 31 games.

　"I think because I've had so much success over the last two tournaments it's helped take some of the pressure off. I'm bowling more relaxed and at the same time I'm very focused on what I have to do."

　Barrette, who last season was one of five PWBA'ers to win multiple titles, chalked up a 1,352 pinfall while increasing her tournament total to 2,627 and 218.9. The five-time WIBC All-American has a string of 10 consecutive games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200) and finished the evening session with a 686-series.

　Trailing Barrette in third position is reigning PWBA Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas. Dorin-Ballard climbed 11 places in the standings in round two largely due to a 711-series to cap off the night. Her tally of 1,383 helped boost her tournament sum to 2,617 and 218. PWBA Rookie of the Year Kelly Kulick, Union, NJ sits in fourth place with 2,584 and 215.33 while Cara Honeychurch of Australia is in fifth with 2,578 and 214.83.

　High game of the day belonged to Terrell who rung up a pair of 268s. Local products among the top 40 include Lisa Bishop, Belleville, Mich. (2,493, 207.75 - T14th), Michelle Mullen, Dearborn, Mich. (2,419, 201.58- 25th), Cheryl Daniels, Bloomfield, Mich. (2,372, 197.75 - 28th), Tracey Wade, Lansing, Mich. (2,317, 193.08), Darlene Dysart, Westland, Mich. (2,303, 191.91), Aleta Sill, Dearborn, Mich. (2,235, 186.25 - 39th) and Missy Klug, Macomb, Mich. (2,233, 186.08).

　　【PWBA】　St. Clair Shores Classic　【Round 1】

　Coming off her victory at the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament, Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. picked up where she left off on Monday morning at the Shore Lanes by leading the St. Clair Shores Classic after the first round. Terrell notched a 1,456 pin fall and a 242.66 average to lead Cara Honeychurch, Melbourne, Australia by 98 pins (1,358, 226.33).

　"I was trying to get out to a quick start and stay aggressive throughout the round," Terrell said. "Obviously the lanes weren't playing the same way as they did last week but my carry percentage was just as good as it was at the Queens."

　Last week the three-time Robby Award recipient broke the Queens match play round average record with a 240.7 clip including a 300-game. Today, Terrell opened up her six-game block striking in the first eight frames. Her 268 finish helped sum up a 707-series. She completed the morning with three scores of 260 or above and registered six games above par (Ed. note - "par" in PWBA competition is a score of 200).

　Honeychurch, who last week was also a part of the Queens championship round finishing fourth, followed up an opening game-197 with a 277. In 2001 the left-hander won the Sport Bowling challenge, which was hosted at the Shore Lanes. Honeychurch leads Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY by 23-pins (1,335, 222.50) and Anne Marie Duggan by 26-pins (222)

　High game of the morning belonged to Terrell who rung up a pair of 268s. Local products among the top 40 include Lisa Bishop, Belleville, Mich. (1,313, 218.83 - 7th), Michelle Mullen, Dearborn, Mich. (1,206, 201- 20th), Aleta Sill, Dearborn, Mich. (1,166, 194.33 - T27th), Karen Martin, New Boston, Mich. (1,099, 183.16- 38th) and Tracey Wade, Lansing, Mich. (1,080, 180 - 40th).

2002/05/10

　　【PWBA】　WIBC Queens　【Final】

　Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. is en fuego. In her first tournament since winning the 2001 U.S. Open Bowling Championship the 14-year Professional Women's Bowling Association veteran won the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament Friday after defeating Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. 227-214, at AMF Bowlero Lanes.

　"To be grouped with the amazing champions who have won this tournament is rewarding," Terrell said. "It was a very memorable day."

　"Coming into this tournament I felt like I was a better bowler than I was last season. I'm more confident and I think my new coach has helped me bring more athleticism to my game," she said. Terrell also started working with a sports psychologist. "In the past on TV, I always got really nervous. I bowled with fear and I made mistakes. I don't have that anymore."

　Terrell entered the championship round as the tournament's No. 1 qualifier. During the event's match play rounds the three-time Robby Award recipient set the WIBC Queens match play average record with a 240.7 clip.

　Riding the momentum of five consecutive 700-plus match play series Terrell managed to mark in every frame registering seven strikes and four spares. Adler, who earned her way into the televised finals by defeating Kirsten Penny, England, and Cara Honeychurch, Melbourne, Australia, 278-201-190 in the opening shootout and Kari Schwager 225-205 in the semi-finals, started her tilt with Terrell with back-to-back strikes.

　Following an open frame in the third, Adler responded with a turkey to keep the bout close. Terrell matched Adler's three-straight with consecutive strikes from the fifth to seventh. Following Terrell's 227 finish, Adler needed a double plus four pins to extend the finals to a second game but a spare in the 10th foiled her bid to upend the champion.

　For her efforts Terrell will take home a first place check worth $18,000 while Adler earned $12,000. Schwager, a junior star on the University of Nebraska bowling squad, waived her right to the $7,550 third place prize in order to comply with her college eligibility.ﾊ Penny claimed $6,560 for fourth place andﾊ Honeychurch took home $4,440 for fifth.

2002/05/09

　　【PWBA】　WIBC Queens　【Round 4】

Kim Terrell

　Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. topped off four days of steady shot making to secure the No. 1 seed entering the finals of the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament. Terrell put together five consecutive 700-plus series during the match play rounds before defeating Kari Schwager, Montgomery, Ill. 638-582 in the final tilt of the winners bracket.

　"In many ways this tournament is about survival," said Terrell. "You have bowl well all week but the most important aspect of the event is to keep winning matches. Scoring high during the qualifying gave me a lot of confidence heading into match play."

　"I'm thrilled to be seeded No. 1 but I don't want to take it for granted. There are four very talented bowlers that also want to win this tournament and the last thing I need to do right now is to get over confident."

　Terrell ended the 2001 Professional Women's Bowling Association season in grand fashion by winning the Women's U.S. Open Bowling Championship. Her victory earned her a first place check worth $55,000 - the largest ever in a professional women's bowling tournament. Last season she competed in 22 events with 11 top 10 finishes. She ranked second in earnings ($95,500), seventh in competition points (11,955) and 10th in averages (208).

　Schwager, who is a current University of Nebraska bowler and TEAM USA member, defeated three PWBA players on her road to the televised finals - including Pauliina Aalto, Finland (718-684), Brenda Norman, Indianapolis, Ind. (659-581) and Cara Honeychurch, Australia (719-634). The No. 2 seed finished the 2002 college season as a National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association first-team All-American selection.

　In spite of her loss to Schwager, Honeychurch also made the championship round after averaging 229 through five games. The 2001 Player of the Year Runner Up competed in 23 PWBA events last season appearing in 13 televised finals. She claimed four championships and placing fourth in earnings ($92,500), second in competition points (15,150) and third in averages (212.41).

　Seeded fourth is 14-time titlest Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. In 2001 Adler had an eight-year streak snapped when for the first time she did not win at least one national title.ﾊ The former PWBA Rookie of the Year and two-time WIBC All-American was one of three players last season to cash in (22-of-22) in every tournament in which she competed. Adler ranks ninth all-time in PWBA earnings with $748,322 and with a victory Friday she can complete the Triple Crown of womenﾕs bowling.

　Kirsten Penny, England, emerged from the contenders bracket to obtain the No. 5 seeded position. Following a loss to Schwager 615-525 in the winners bracket, the right-hander bounced back to win three straight with the most important bout coming in the last game of the contenders bracket where she upended PWBA'ers Cathy Dorin-Lizzi 749-676 to earn the finals spot in Friday's finals. Penny, who is the least know among the final five has a wealth of international experience. The 25-year old earned four gold and one bronze medal in the 2001 European Championships in Denmark and the gold medal in Mixed Doubles with Steve Thornton in the 2001 World Games in Akita. Her last tournament win came in April of 2002 when she won the women's division in the Sinai International Open in Cairo.

2002/05/08

　　【PWBA】　WIBC Queens　【Round 3】

　Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. did just enough during the final five games of qualifying Wednesday morning to take the No. 1 seed heading into the match play rounds at the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament. Barrette's 1,139 pin fall propelled her final qualifying tally to 3,458 and her average to 230.3.

　"The most important thing in this tournament is to advance to match play, however finishing the qualifying rounds with a little momentum is a nice confidence booster," said Barrette.

　A WIBC Queens champion in 1999, Barrette's pin fall total was 153 pins better than Shana Ray, Corpus Christi, Texas who finished with 3,305 and 220.3.

　Ray completed the 2001 Professional Women's Bowling Association season as the 20th ranked player. She finished the year 24th in earnings ($21,217) and averages (201.11) and 20th in competition points (7,498).

　The third place qualifier Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. finished eight pins behind Ray. The top 63 players following the morning competition advanced to double-elimination match play Wednesday afternoon along with defending Queens champion Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, who was seeded No. 32 into the tournament bracket.

　Area bowlers who finished in the top 64 include Robin Crawford, West Allis, Wis., Paula Mikkelson, Neenah, Wis., Lisa Vint, East Troy, Wis. and Gina Daroszewski, Milwaukee.

2002/05/07

　　【PWBA】　WIBC Queens　【Round 2】

　Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. maintained her lead at the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens tournament following the completion of the second block of five qualifying games Tuesday.

　Gaines, a four-time pro title holder seeking her first Queens championship, added a 1,093 series to the 1,250 tally she posted Monday to total 2,343 pins for her first 10 games. The 1996 Bowling Writers Association of America Amateur Bowler of the Year is averaging 234.3 and holds a 24-pin lead over Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif., who finished the day with 2,319 and 231.9.

　"I bowled with a lot of confidence today," Gaines said. "After leading the tournament yesterday, I knew I could come into today's round with a little bit of a buffer. It's a lot easier to make adjustments on the lanes when you're not worrying about making the cut. It's nice to be in the lead of any tournament but after tomorrow everybody is starting over with match play."

　A WIBC Queens champion in 1999, Barrette started the 2001 Professional Women's Bowling Association with six consecutive top 10 finishes. The 23-time titlest ranks fourth all-time in earnings with $937,383 and has made the televised finals 89 times.

　"It's important to me to start the PWBA season with a strong showing in the first few events," Barrette said. "Getting off to a good start at the Queens only will help my confidence in the coming weeks."

　Trailing Barrette by 76 pins is Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif., who registered 2,243 and 224.3. Terrell finished the 2001 PWBA season as the U.S. Open champion and was recently introduced as the spokesperson for College Bowling USA.

　Melody Savage, Winnipeg, Manitoba defeated her roommate and best friend Deborah Maytchak, Winnipeg, Manitoba in a one-game roll off 185-155, for the 84th and final place among the top 25% who made the cut to tomorrow's action. The duo finished the first 10 games with identical totals of 1,954. Savage and the other 83 survivors return to AMF Bowlero Lanes Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. for five more games of qualifying. The top 63 players following Wednesday morningﾕs competition advance to double-elimination match play Wednesday afternoon along with defending Queens champion Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, who is seeded into the tournament as match play begins.

2002/05/06

　　【PWBA】　WIBC Queens　【Round 1】

　After 336 bowlers completed day one of the Women's International Bowling Congress Queens Tournament, Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. emerged as the first round leader. The fifth-year pro scorched the lanes for a 1,250 pin fall and 250 average. Gaines holds a 70-pin lead over Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. who rung up 1,180 and 236.

　"I think missing four tournaments toward the end of last year really motivated me coming into this year," said Gaines. "I felt like one of my best years on tour was cut short." It was very important to me to come to the WIBC Queens and get off to a good start."

　Gaines completed the 2001 Professional Women's Bowling Association season as one of the tour's top 15 players. The former Team USA member had one of her best year's cut short due to a hairline fracture in her left foot. The 1996 Amateur Bowler of the Year was the one of two players from todayﾕs competition to post five consecutive games with a score of 200 or better.

　Barrette, who won the WIBC Queens in 1999, has been one of the PWBA's premiere performers for over 16 years. The 23-time titlest finished 2001 ranked sixth in earnings ($86,655), fifth in averages (210.42) and fourth in competition points.

　Trailing Barrette by 35 pins and currently in third place is 2001 U.S. Open champion Kim Terrell, Daly City, Calif. Terrell closed out round one with a 1,145 pin fall and a 229 average. A three-time Robby Award recipient, Terrell had 11 top ten finishes last season and ranks 14th all-time on the PWBA earnings list ($629,974).

　The top score after three squads belonged to Deborah Warner, Memphis, TN, who chalked up a 290 in her fourth game during squad three. Area bowlers who rank in the top 50 after four squads include: Cynthia Nord, Milwaukee, WI, Robin Crawford, West Allis, WI and Paula Mikkelson.

　　【PBA】　News

　For the second time in his career, Parker Bohn III was selected by his peers and named 2002 Chris Schenkel Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Player of the Year. Bohn, Jackson, N.J., received 83% of the votes, followed by Pete Weber with 10%.

　The 38-year-old, who also won the award in 1999, becomes the ninth bowler to win the honor more than once. He led the Tour with five wins during 2001-02, matching a personal, single-season record set in '99. He also had one second place finish and three thirds.

　"Winning for a second time is more special because it proves the first wasn't a fluke," said Bohn. "There are players of the year every season, but very few have won it more than once. That puts me in more of an elite category. I'm honored that the membership at large voted me as their player of the year again."

　Bohn finished the season with 29 career titles, ranking him fourth all-time. In the process he became the second-most winning left-hander in PBA history, passing Mike Aulby and trailing only Earl Anthony's 41 titles.

　The highlight of Bohn's five wins was the first major victory of his 17-year career, the 2001 American Bowling Congress (ABC) Masters in Reno, Nev. He also earned victories in the National Bowling Stadium National/Senior Doubles with partner Rohn Morton (Reno, Nev.), his tournament namesake PBA Empire State Open (Latham, N.Y.), the inaugural PBA Earl Anthony Memorial Classic (Kirkland, Wash.), and the season-ending PBA Battle At Little Creek (Virginia Beach, Va.).

　Bohn led the Tour in earnings ($245,200), championship round appearances (nine), match play appearances (25), cashes (27), games bowled (829) and was one of only nine players to bowl all 30 tournaments.

　The award carries the name of long-time television play-by-play announcer Chris Schenkel. Schenkel provided commentary for the PBA Tour for 36 years and was elected to the PBA Hall of Fame in 1976.

　Also receiving votes were Chris Barnes, Jason Couch, Michael Haugen Jr., Patrick Healey Jr., Doug Kent, Ryan Shafer, Robert Smith, Brian Voss and Walter Ray Williams Jr.

　Bohn, too, walked away with the 2002 George Young High Average Award at 221.54, topping Jason Couch's 220.93. The award is named in memory of PBA Charter Member George Young. Young, who enjoyed much of his bowling success in the Detroit area, fell victim to cancer at the height of his career in 1960.

　Bohn also won the 2002 Harry Smith Point Leader Award with 380,659 points. Walter Ray Williams Jr. was second with 336,374. The point leader award is named after Harry "The Tiger" Smith. Smith was the Tour's first point leader in 1963. Bohn also claimed the point and average awards in '99.