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Miller Leads High Life Open
Mike Miller Mike Miller dominated the 160-man field to lead the first round of qualifying by 102 pins in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Miller High Life Open at Hawthorn Lanes. Miller, Rio Rancho, N.M., averaged 243.44 and toppled 2,191 pins in the nine-game qualifying round. He set the tone in the first game, scoring 276, followed by a 203, 280, 194, 300, 274, 237, 236 and 191. After missing last season while recuperating from arthroscopic knee surgery, the three-time champion returned to the 2002-2003 PBA Tour knowing he still has a few years left of competition. "I want to bowl right now - while the going is worth getting," the 41-year-old right-hander said. "I have to be an opportunist. Isn't the saying "only one can win" - so I figure why not me?" Miller's nearest competitor is Ryan Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., who averaged 232.11 after knocking down 2,089 pins. Nine-time titlist Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, is in third place (2,088 pins and 232 average). Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., averaged 231.33 and knocked down 2,082 pins to qualify fourth. Rounding out the top five is rookie Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y. (2,071 pins and 230.11 average). For the first time this season, defending PBA Player of the Year and 29-time titlist Parker Bohn III finished 35th to make the cut. Also advancing to the Round of 64 is one of three amateurs in the tournament, Robby Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., who finished 36th.
Wendy Macpherson Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev. averaged 232.69 with a 14-10 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play) and a 10,193 pinfall to earn the No. 1 seed entering Friday's Greater San Diego Open championship round. The ESPN2 stepladder finals will begin at 3 p.m. (PT) and will be broadcast on Monday, November 4 at 10 p.m. (PT). "When the scores are this high it's always tough to land in the No. 1 spot," said Macpherson. "The last few games I started to lose my feel but luckily I recovered and managed to do just enough to stay in front." A 19-time titlest, Macpherson is the only player on the Professional Women's Bowling Association tour to finish in the top 15 in every event this season. Friday's TV finals appearance will be her PWBA-record 100th of her career. A tournament leader in rounds two and three, Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. ended in the two slot with totals of 231.02, 15-9 and 10,153. This season Barrette leads the PWBA in titles (3), earnings ($68,085) and averages (216.37). Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. continued to prove that her talents are ageless. The 40-year old veteran with 22 years of pro bowling experience notched the No. 3 seed with sums of 227.54, 9,977 and 14-10. Often referred to as the "Iron Woman" of the PWBA, Johnson is competing in her 235th consecutive national tournament. Marianne DiRupo, who led the tournament in round one, claimed the No. 4 seed with 225.38, 9,946 and 16-8. DiRupo will be making her fourth appearance this season in the TV finals. In July, DiRupo won her second major title of her career when she took home the Miller High Life National Players Championship. Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY stole the No. 5 seed. The native New Yorker defeated Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. 218-217 in the final match of the day to leap from 7th to 5th. Feldman qualified 21st after 18 games but put herself in position to make a run at the championship round on Wednesday when she climbed 16 places on the standings sheet. The 10-time titlest finished the week with the best match play record (19-5) to accompany her totals of 220.80 and 9,844. "That last game I was more nervous than any time I've ever bowled on TV," said Feldman. "There were four great bowlers all trying to get the last spot. It was very nerve racking." |
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Leanne Barrette After 30 games at the Greater San Diego Open Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. continued to lead the field with a 231.80 average and a 7,224 pinfall. Barrette went 9-3-0 in Wednesday's match play round (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play) to help her hold a five-pin margin over Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev. "I got off to a slow start," said Barrette. "I played the first four games poorly so I changed balls and adjusted my line. From that point my shot got better." A five-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American and a 26-time titlest, Barrette caught fire in the second half of the round averaging 252 for six games. Macpherson, who during her 12-game block posted five games above 240 including a pair of 279s, ended the session 7-5-0, with a 233.63 clip and 7,219. The four-time PWBA Player of the Year has the highest average of the tournament. "I feel fortunate to be in second right now because I barely was over .500 in my matches," said Macpherson. "Thursday will be a long day and there are still several players in the hunt." The tournament leader in round one, Marianne DiRupo, Succasunna, NJ bumped up one spot to third with 225.66 and 7,070. DiRupo collected the best match play record of the session going 10-2. Florida's Marcia Kamrowksi climbed into fourth with 224.63 and 6,949. A native of Boca Raton, Kamrowski went 7-5-0 on the day. The former collegiate All-American from the University of Florida is attempting to break into the championship round for the first time in her professional career. Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY is holding down fifth with 220.43 and 6,883. Feldman went 9-3-0 with five victories over players in the tournament's top 10. The 10-time champion completed her block with a 748 series (248-253-247). With 360 bonus pins still available in round four, 15 players are in position to slide into the top five. Seven players are within 100 pins of Feldman. |
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Leanne Barrette Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. moved onto the top of the standings sheet after 18 games of the Greater San Diego Open. Nicknamed "Boomer" for her potent hook, Barrette is averaging 232.72 with a 4,189 pinfall. She leads Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev. by just two pins. "For the second day in a row I didn't have to make a ball change," said Barrette. "The lanes played a little different than yesterday but for the most part I had great reaction again." The Professional Women's Bowling Association leader in titles (3), earnings ($68,085) and averages (216.37), Barrette notched the top nine-game tally with a 2,081 total and a 231.22 clip. The Bowler of the Decade for the 1990s, Macpherson recorded a 742 series (206-258-278) to start her round. The four-time PWBA Player of the Year ended today's session with 232.61 and 4,871. "I felt good today," said Macpherson. "Anytime you're 578 pins over after qualifying you have to be pleased. But, we're only at the halfway point of the week and anything can still happen." Falling back one spot to third, Maxine Nable, Australia, stayed in the hunt with 231.11 and 4,160. Following a 169 to start the morning, the Aussie averaged 230.25 highlighted by a 267 and a 245. The tournament leader in round one, Marianne DiRupo, Succasunna, NJ dropped to fourth with 227.94 and 4,077. DiRupo, who earlier this year claimed one of the season's major titles at the Miller High Life National Players Championship, bounced back from an opening 159 and 191 to average 223.28 for her remaining seven games. Competing in her PWBA-record 235th consecutive tournament, Tish Johnson, Northridge clawed her way into the top five with a 226.50 and 4,077. Inducted into the Women's International Bowling Congress Hall of Fame earlier this year, Johnson finished her block with a 748 series (214-286-248). Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ made the biggest jump in the standings going from 18th to ninth. Dorin-Lizzi's advancement was aided by a 300 she tossed in the eighth game of the round. For the tournament she has totals of 222.88 and 4,012. Defending champion Cara Honeychurch, Australia, is in 20th with 214.27 and 3,857. Brenda Norman, Indianapolis, Ind. was the final top 24 cut at 212.50 and 3,825. Kelly Kulick, Union, NJ, was the last to cash at 211.94 and 3,815. |
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Marianne DiRupo Marianne DiRupo, Succasunna, NJ blasted thru the first nine games of the Greater San Diego Open with a 243.33 average and a 2,190 pinfall. The 11th year pro leads Australian Maxine Nable by 41-pins. "I had great ball reaction all day," said DiRupo. "Yesterday I drilled a Freak, made by Track, and I used it in every game. The lanes got a little tighter later in the day, but for the most part I didn't have to make too many adjustments." A winner earlier this year at the Miller High Life National Players Championship, DiRupo raised the level of competition early in the round when she notched an opening 745 series (229-216) which included a 300 game. The tournament leader also had scores of 277 and 264. One of three Australians on the Professional Women's Bowling Association tour, Nable completed the day with a 238.77 clip and a 2,149 pinfall. The righty from surfers paradise tallied eight of nine scores above 226 with highs of 276 and 257. Four-time PWBA Player of the Year Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev. ranked third with 237.11 and 2,134. Macpherson, who this season is the only PWBA'er to finish in the top 15 in every event of the 2002 schedule, ended the session with a 730 series (225-258-247). Leanne Barrette sits in fourth with 234.22 and 2,108. The PWBA leader in titles with three, Barrette delighted the crowd on hand at the Admiral Robinson Recreational Center by tossing the tournament's second perfect game. "I was really fortunate to start off very strong on that pair," she said of the 300. "The lanes were pretty generous most of the round." Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY rounded out the top five with 231.55 and 2,084. One of the hottest players on tour in the last four weeks, Johnson is attempting to make the TV finals for the fourth time in the last five weeks. Defending champion Cara Honeychurch, Australia, closed out the round in 19th with 215.11 and 1,936. |
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【PBA】 PBA Memphis Open 【Final】
Voss is Boss
Brian Voss In the final frame of the PBA Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl, Danny Wiseman issued a verbal challenge to his long-time nemesis Brian Voss - "two to win, brotha." Voss, Atlanta, answered the challenge with two solid strikes and defeated Wiseman, Baltimore, 253-247, winning his 22nd career title along with the $40,000 top prize. "It just doesn't get any better when you get a win like that," said the 44-year-old Voss, who tied Marshall Holman for ninth on the all-time win list. "That's exactly what you spend your whole life preparing for. When you're a kid, you dream about throwing two strikes in the 10th to win." Coming into today, Wiseman possessed the ninth-best finals match record in PBA history (39-23, .629). Regardless, Voss has owned Wiseman in the championship round. He improved his record to 4-0 against Wiseman. "He has one of the best percentages of anyone out here," Voss said about Wiseman. "It'd be even better if it wasn't for me." If not for Voss, Wiseman would rank second all-time and trail only Jim Pencak (22-9, .710). Wiseman knew the history, too. So the veteran tried to get into Voss' head. "I knew his shot was deteriorating and he had to throw two big shots to win," said Wiseman. "But, he threw those shots so pure. That's why he's the best shot-maker in the world. He did what he had to do." Both players started the match with a five-bagger followed by two spare conversions. Voss settled for another spare in the eighth while Wiseman extended his slim lead with a strike. Wiseman picked up a 7-pin in the ninth and finished with two strikes in the 10th. Voss set the stage with a foundation strike in the ninth. After two strikes in the 10th, he needed only four pins to seal the win. He got nine. In the semifinals, Voss beat Bryon Smith, 237-213, and Wiseman knocked off Lonnie Waliczek, 257-216. Smith, Roseburg, Ore., and Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., finished tied for third and earned $10,000 each. In the wild card match, Smith pasted reigning rookie of the year Tommy Jones, 278-199. Jones, Greenville, S.C., took home a check for $9,000 in fifth. |
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【JPBA】 札幌プリンスカップ 【ＴＶ決勝】
近藤 文美
【JPBA】 札幌プリンスカップ 【ラウンドロビン】
近藤 文美
【JPBA】 札幌プリンスカップ 【準決勝】
遠藤 千枝
Waliczek to Weber: "How 'Bout That?"
Lonnie Waliczek There was an unexpected showdown when Lonnie Waliczek faced Pete Weber Saturday night in the quarterfinals of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl. Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., set the tone of the match when he won the first game 213-197 to take the 1-0 lead. Weber, in his first match play appearance of the season and seeking a return to the ESPN finals on Sunday, would not give in easily to defeat and evened the score at 1-1 after beating Waliczek 258-236. In the third game, the intensity level was rising while the pressure was on Weber, a 28-time PBA champion, and Waliczek, who is seeking his first title, had nothing to lose. Waliczek, who finished second in the 2002 World Championship, met the challenge of facing the Hall-of-Famer, and won game three 209-189. The crowd, riding the Waliczek fiery, chanted for him as game four began. With Weber fighting to get back into the game, Waliczek eliminated his chances of reaching the finals when he came out striking and took total control. As Weber struggled to get back into the game, he fired off a strike in the fourth frame and turned to Waliczek, with a hint of sarcasm and said "How 'bout that?" Waliczek, continuing his strike fest, struck for the fifth consecutive time and returned the sarcasm to Weber, stared him directly in the face and shouted, "How 'bout that?" right back to him. The former Wichita State Shocker followed the outburst with another strike and went on to handily win the game, 259-218 and the match, 3-1. "I am a pretty low-key guy, but there are times in my bowling life that the spirit just moves me and I get kind of intense," Waliczek said after the match. "This was a progression of intensity that just peaked and I responded." Waliczek advances to his first ESPN finals of the season, where he will face nine-time titlist Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, in the first semi-final match. In the wildcard match, reigning Rookie of the Year Tommy Jones, Greenville, S.C. will face Bryon Smith, Roseburg, Ore., who is seeking his first title in his sixth television show appearance. Twenty-one-time titlist and Hall-of-Famer, Brian Voss awaits the winner of wildcard match in the second semi-final match.
ESPN Finals In Sight for Weber
Pete Weber Pete Weber is one step closer to making his first ESPN finals in the 2002-2003 season after eliminating Doug Kent Saturday in the PBA Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl. In a best-of-five series, Weber, St. Ann, Mo. had two strong games, easily winning 265-215 and 267-223. In the third game, Kent, Newark, NY, had a strong finish to win 232-207. But Weber was focused and knew what he needed to do to advance. "I just stayed focused," the 28-time PBA champion said. "The third game was frustrating and the nine pin got me in a few frames but again, I was able to stay focused for the fourth game." In the deciding game, Weber and Kent stayed close until the fourth frame when Weber struck twice to take the lead for the remainder of the game and win 215-182. The Hall-of-Famer faces Lonnie Waliczek in tonight's Round of 8. Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., eliminated 10-time titlist Steve Hoskins in a five-game showdown (203-209, 206-248, 223-219, 249-236 and 246-224). In other matches during the Round of 16, Bryon Smith defeated nine-time titlist Jason Couch. Smith advances to face Hall-of-Famer and 21 time PBA champion Brian Voss. Danny Wiseman eliminated Eugene McCune 3-0 and will go head-to-head with Eric Forkel. Wiseman, who is 7-0 in match play, is a shoe-in for the ESPN finals as he has the best match play record. Even if he is defeated, Wiseman will enter the finals as the wildcard. Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., shut out Lee Vanderhoef, 3-0 to move on to face reigning Rookie of the Year Tommy Jones, Greenville, S.C. Jones eliminated Sean Swanson, Springfield, Mo. in four games (196-214, 279-201, 224-181 and 258-257). |
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Houdini in the House
Patrick Allen Patrick Allen had a message for everyone listening Friday night in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl. "Choke on that, brotha," the Tarrytown, N.Y., resident yelled to an unidentified antagonist after he threw a clutch strike in the 10th frame and beat Chris Barnes in the decisive game of their best-of-seven, round of 32 match (254-217, 215-222, 244-208, 223-236, 227-237, 203-199, 213-211). Allen, who won his first career PBA Tour title last season, needed a strike in the ninth frame to essentially shut Barnes out of the match. He threw the 1-3-5-7 washout. "I probably threw the worst shot of the match," he said. "Then, somebody in the crowd started coughing (mocking Allen's performance in the frame.). So, I let him hear about it when I came through in the 10th." After a 7-pin spare in the 10th, Allen threw a strike to shut out Barnes, Dallas, by at least one pin and won the final game. "Chris is one of the greatest bowlers in the world. He doesn't know how great he is," Allen commented. "I felt fortunate to beat him." In game No. 6, Barnes could have claimed the match with a strike in the ninth frame and a mark in the 10th. He left the 4-10 split in the ninth. "Surprisingly, I thought he would go for one (and settle for count)," Allen said. "But, he went for the spare and missed everything. That put him down in the 10th by three pins instead of just one. That's a huge swing for one frame. Then, I just needed to fill 17 pins to win." Allen struck on his first ball in the frame and shouted "Houdini's in the house." "He basically had me," commented Allen. "I couldn't believe it." Barnes talked after the match. "It was a lot of fun, other than the losing part. "P.A." always bowls great matches, just like last week. He knows how to finish games to win a match." Barnes defeated Allen, 4-2, in the round of 32 last week in Blue Springs, Mo. In other matches, Tour rookie and qualifying leader Michael Fagan was thwacked in his first match play appearance by five-time champion Eric Forkel (4-1). Lonnie Waliczek and Danny Wiseman provided the only sweeps of the night, defeating Tim Criss and Hugh Miller, respectively. PBA stars Jason Couch, Steve Hoskins, Brian Voss, Pete Weber and Walter Ray Williams Jr. all advanced. Saturday's marquee round of 16 match ups include: 2002 World Champion Doug Kent versus Weber, Couch against Bryon Smith and Williams against Voss.
Couch Marching in Memphis
Jason Couch Jason Couch and Pete Weber earned their first match play berths of the season Friday afternoon in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl. Couch, Clermont, Fla., leaped 28 spots after rolling to the round's best nine-game average (240.78). The nine-time PBA Tour champion earned the second qualifying position after recording a 4,149, 18-game pinfall. "It was as frustrating as hell," Couch commented about his play drought this season. "I don't like losing. I struggled on the shorter (distance) oil patterns we used the first two weeks (35 and 39 feet). This week is longer (43 feet, PBA Pattern B). I've been hitting it pretty well." Weber also broke out of his doldrums. The PBA Hall of Famer of St. Ann, Mo., qualified fourth with 4,116 pins. "I've been bowling well," he said. "But, I was doing something wrong. I went to see my brother last weekend (Rich) and he figured out what it was. I had too much forward roll on the ball. Going against all his principles, he told me to come around the side of the ball more with my hand (in the release). It worked. My carry has improved." Weber will bowl against Southern Region star Wes Godwin in tonight's best-of-seven matches beginning at 7 p.m. (CT). Couch will face Bob Learn Jr. Tour rookie Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y., led qualifying with 4,179 pins and a 232.17 average. Fagan will bowl 15-year Tour veteran Eric Forkel in his first career match play appearance. For the second straight week, Patrick Allen and Chris Barnes will face off in the round of 32. Last week, Barnes won four games to two.
Tiffany Stanbrough In one of the closest title matches of the 2002 season, Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. defeated Kelly Kulick, Union, NJ 194-188 to win the Wheelchair Awareness Classic and a first place check for $9,000. The championship was Stanbrough's first-ever as a professional. "This is such a special feeling," stated Stanbrough. "I've finished second four times in the last few years so to finally get a title is a major achievement for me." Seeded No. 3 entering the championship round, Stanbrough had to climb her way in the title bout. The lefthander upended Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas 224-199-189 in the opening shootout, then dispatched the Bowler of the Decade for the 1990s, Wendy Macpherson 231-200. "It's hard not to say to yourself, 'one game to go' after the first two, but that's what I was thinking," she said. "I couldn't have asked for two better wins. Carolyn was player of the year last year, Michelle's one of the best on tour and Wendy is one of the best of all-time." After throwing 16 strikes in her first two matches, Stanbrough looked like she would continue to crash thru the pocket with ease in the finals as she started her tilt with Kulick by registering a pair of strikes and a spare. Seeded No. 1 after the 42 games preliminaries, Kulick was less accurate in the opening three. The former TEAM USA member recorded back-to-back marks before failing to pick up the 4-6-10 in the third frame. Despite a nine count in the third, Kulick bounced back with a double, then a spare and then another strike. While Kulick began to swing the momentum in her corner, Stanbrough opened in the fourth and the seventh after missing a four pin. "When I missed the four in the seventh, I started to think, 'oh no, not again'," said Stanbrough. "I thought the wheels were starting to come off for a second, but then I said 'finish strong. No matter what happens, finish strong.'" Finishing strong is exactly what the lefty did to the delight of the capacity crowd at Country Club Lanes. Following a spare in the eighth, Stanbrough tossed a three-bagger plus a nine to put the pressure on Kulick. With her fate in her own hands, Kulick knew she would need a double in the tenth plus a six count to take the title away from Stanbrough. After tossing a strike on her first shot, she left a seven pin on her second effort. "Kelly is such a talented bowler. With all of her experience with TEAM USA, I knew the pressure wasn't going to get to her," said Stanbrough. "It was very tough sitting there watching her determine what the outcome was going to be." Despite a second place finish, Kulick took home $4,800. Macpherson cashed for $3,000 while Feldman and Dorin-Ballard took home $2,500 and $2,200 respectively. |
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McCune Sets Pace in Three Games
Eugene McCune Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., started the first nine-game qualifying round with a three-game series of 827 and finished in the first qualifying position after one round Thursday in the PBA Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl. After his first three games (280, 268 and 279), McCune left the 4-9 and the 2-8-10 splits to finish with a 198 in his fourth game. He followed with a 266. In the fifth game, he had a low game of 193 but bounced back to finish with a 238, 236 and 225. "It's great to lead qualifying," McCune said. "But it doesn't win the tournament. I still have to bowl the best I can - there's a lot of bowling left in the tournament." Finishing in second was Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y. (233.00). After bowling a 299 in his seventh game, Brian LeCalir, moved into third place to tie with Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y. (232.22). Rounding out the top five is Tony Reyes, Cupertino, Calif. (232.00). The final two positions were determined in a one-game roll off between Tommy Jones, Mike DeVaney and Stoney Pride. Jones and DeVaney advanced with a 233 and 212, respectively. Pride fell short of making the cut (179) and was eliminated. Defending PBA Player of the Year and 29-time PBA champion Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., missed the cut for the third week in a row. Also missing the cut was four-time champion and current money leader Robert Smith. Nine-time titlist Jason Couch, Clermont, FL, made the cut to 64 for the first time in the last three tournaments, finishing in the 30th position.
Kelly Kulick Kelly Kulick saved her best stuff for the last day of qualifying at the Wheelchair Awareness Classic at the Country Club Lanes. The 25-year old finished the tournament preliminaries as the No. 1 seed entering Friday's ESPN2 Stepladder finals. "I came into this round very optimistic," said Kulick. "I've always felt I was capable of being the No. 1 seed but I never managed to pull it off in the end. The biggest difference today was that I won most of my matches." Kulick closed out the 42-game prelims with a 212 average, a 9,369 pinfall and a 15-8-1 record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds). During the last 12 games the Professional Women's Bowling Association Rookie of the Year went 10-2 while averaging 219.12. Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nevada snatched the two spot with 208.16, 9,223 and 16-8-0. The Player of the Decade for the 1990s, Macpherson went 8-4 for the second consecutive round. The 19-time titlests will be making her PWBA-record 100th career TV appearance. "The goal I had for myself was to get the No. 2 seed and not have to bowl in the first match of the finals," Macpherson said. "With the kind of lane conditions we've had to face the last three days I'm very pleased." Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. landed in the three slot with totals of 208.61, 9,152 and 13-11-0. A runner-up twice this season, Stanbrough will be making her fourth trip to the championship round. Reigning Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas secured the No. 4 seed tallying 204.90, 9,086 and 16-8-0. A recent winner at the Burlington Open, Dorin-Ballard will be attempting to win her third championship of the 2002 campaign. Along with Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY, Dorin-Ballard co-leads the tour in TV finals appearances with nine. One of three players with multiple titles this season, Feldman grabbed the final spot after defeating Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ, 233-185 in the 42nd game of the round. The native New Yorker cashed out with a 202.45 clip, a 8,923 tally and a 14-10 record. Defending champion Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. finished 13th (196.19, 8,585 and 11-12-1) while Arizona State grad Amy Stolz, Westmister, CO, ended up 10th (198.19, 8,744 and 14-10-0). Stolz was also the only amateur to complete all 42 contests. |
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Kelly Kulick She didn't win the majority of her matches but when she neededsome big games Kelly Kulick, Union, NJ took advantage of the situation. The Professional Women's Bowling AssociationRookie of the Year completed the 30th game of the WheelchairAwareness Classic at Country Club Lanes as the tournament leader with a 212.60average, a 6,543 pinfall and a 5-6-1 match play record (Ed. note - players earn30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) "I was very frustrated early in the day because the shot was different from yesterday and I had trouble finding a path to the pocket," saidKulick. After going 2-6-1 in her first nine, Kulick won her nextthree with a 299-243-266. Her 800series was the first of the tournament and first of the 25-year oldscareer. The former TEAM USA'er hasnotched the top three scores of the tournament with a 299, a 279 and a pair of266s. Only a four-pin separated thesecond-year pro from a perfect game. "That last shot felt great off my hand," she said. "I'm not complaining though. A 299 out here with the way the lanes areplaying is like winning three matches." Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. trails Kulick by 64pins with 207.96 and 6,479. The leftywent 8-4 with five victories versus players that are in the tournamentﾕs top10. "Everyone out here is just trying grinding out these games,"said Stanbrough. "This house plays sodifferent from pair to pair. You havetake advantage of it when you get on a good pairﾉwhen you're not, you have totry to bowl a clean game." Four-time Player of the Year Wendy Macpherson, Henderson,Nevada, also went 8-4 with a 203.63 average and a 6,349 tally. Macpherson sits in third, 30-pins ahead offourth place Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY. Johnson, who was leading the event entering Wednesday, went7-5 with a 203.63 clip and 6,319. The11-times titlest is attempting to make the championship round for the fourthstraight national tournament. In herprevious three efforts she has finished second, first and third. Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. moved up one spot to fifth withtotals of 202.66, 6,260 and 6-6. Gaineshas been a part of the televised finals seven times this season. Arizona State grad Amy Stoltz closed out the round in 15thwith 195.13, 6,034 and 6-6. With12-games to go in the prelims and 360 bonus pins still available, Stoltz is oneof 14 players capable of climbing the ladder into the top five. |
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Liz Johnson Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY has been the hottest player on the Professional Women's Bowling Association tour in the last three weeks and during the second round of the Wheelchair Awareness Classic at Country Club Lanes it showed. After 18 games the seventh year pro leads the Classic with a 213 average and a 3,834 pinfall. "I had some bigger games than I did yesterday," stated Johnson. "On the sports condition you have to be accurate otherwise you pay the price. I really didn't make any big adjustments thru most of the round. In fact, I used the same ball for all nine games." Sandwiched between an opening 187 and a 176, the native New Yorker tossed the high game of the day with a 266. During the last three national tournaments Johnson has placed second, first and third. Including the last two rounds of the Classic she has led the field in six of 18 sessions. Kelly Kulick, Union, NJ held her position in second with 206.88 and 3,724. The PWBA's Rookie of the Year is seeking her first career title. She has four top 10s in her last six tournaments and has appeared in the televised finals twice during that stretch. Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla., dropped back two spots to third with 206.27 and 3,713. Despite a 199 average for the nine-game block, the lefthander's productivity was boosted by four games of 220 or better. "The lanes were hooking a little bit more today," said Stanbrough. "When the scoring is low the key is to have clean games and make your spares. With the kind of talent we have out here there is very little room for error." Moving into fourth place and racking up the highest pinfall of the afternoon was Dede Davidson, Las Vegas, Nev. The southpaw leaped from 13th place with the help of a 1,948 tally (216.44). For the tournament the eight-time titlest has totals of 205.16 and 3,693. Four-time PWBA Player of the Year Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev. rounds out the top five with 203.27 and 3,659. Macpherson is the only player this season to finish in the top 15 in every national tournament. Defending champion Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif., charged up the standings sheet from 27th to 12th ending with 195.61 and 3,521. Arizona State alum Amy Stolz, Westminster, CO, who currently is in 15th, was the only amateur to make the top 24 cut with 194.33 and 3,498. Shana Ray, Corpus Christi, Texas was the last cut at 188.27 and 3,389 while Maxine Nable was the last cash at 185.55 and 3,340. |
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Tiffany Stanbrough Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. continued her success at the Country Club Lanes. The lefthander averaged 212.88 with a 1,916 pinfall to lead the first round of the Wheelchair Awareness Classic. "I have felt very comfortable here in the last week," said Stanbrough. "I didn't have a huge day scoring-wise, but I made most of my spares and didn't make too many bad shots." Last week, Stanbrough led the 18-game qualifying period of the Rollers and Pro Bowlers tournament at the Country Club Lanes with a 234.22 average. During Monday's nine-game block, the fourth-year pro had a high game of 244 and finished with a 659 series (234-202-223). "What's kind of funny is I've never bowled that well here in past years," she said. On the heels of Stanbrough and trailing by eight pins was Kelly Kulick, who finished with 212 and 1,908. The 2001 Professional Women's Bowling Association Rookie of the Year recorded the day's individual high of 279. "It was very tough to get to the pocket," said Kulick. "I had better reaction and carry at the low end and middle of the house than the high end." "A nine game round is tough for everyone because it's not easy to make adjustments. You just have to hope your playing the right spots and using the right ball." Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY ranks third with 210.77 and 1,897. Johnson had just one hiccup in her session throwing a 174 in game two. Of her nine games, the Robby Award recipient chalked up seven with a 204 or higher. PWBA Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas sits in the fourth spot with 206.11 and 1,855. One of three players on tour with multiple titles this season, Dorin-Ballard had three scores in the 230s with a high of 237. Kendra Gaines completed the top five with 204.88 and 1,844. The former TEAM USA member notched one of the best tabs of the day with a 257. |
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【JPBA】 千葉オープン 【決勝ラウンドロビン】 Finally!
Patrick Healey Jr. Patrick Healey Jr. found himself in familiar territory Sunday in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Greater Kansas City Classic at Lunar Bowl - only this time he followed through with his first career victory. Healey, Mexico City, defeated Michael Gaither, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the final match, 243-227, and picked up the $40,000 top prize and entry into the PBA Tournament of Champions (Dec. 12-15). "I know now that I have the goods," said Healey, who improved his match play record to a Tour-best, 23-9. "I have what it takes. I always believed that inside. But, believing and doing are two different things." The 34-year-old's four previous career appearances in the final match - including three last season - delivered nothing but heartbreak and bad breaks. But, Healey, a five-year pro, finally caught the break he'd been waiting for when he tripped the 2-pin for victory in the 10th frame against Gaither. "Any time you trip the 2-pin forward it's a good break," he said. "But, to do it in a situation like that was the break of my life." Healey filled nine pins on his next ball to shut out Gaither and seal the win. The former All-American at Wichita State University began the match with five consecutive strikes followed by a spare and his only err of the match, the 3-6-7 split in the seventh. He followed with foundation strikes in the eighth and ninth. In his first finals appearance, Gaither picked up the largest check of his four-year career with a second-place finish - $20,000. He picked up single-pin spares in the second, sixth, ninth and 10th frames and struck in every other frame. "This was great," the 27-year-old commented. "This being my first time in the finals and getting to bowl for the title - I gained a lot of experience and more importantly, lots of confidence. I only hope that carries over through the next few weeks." In the semifinals, Gaither calmly excused Paul Fleming, 236-183, and Healey beat Tommy Delutz Jr., 226-185. Delutz, Flusing, N.Y., and Fleming, Bedford, Texas, tied for third and garnered $10,000 each. Healey, who qualified with the most losses of the semifinalists, was forced to bowl Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela in the wild card match. Healey defeated the PBA Hall of Famer, 237-233, after he was forced to mark twice in the 10th to win. |
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【JPBA】 千葉オープン 【予選】
岡部 直治
Gaither Advances to First Finals
Michael Gaither Facing elimination in the PBA Greater Kansas City Classic, Michael Gaither held on to beat Hall of Famer and 18-time PBA champion Amleto Monacelli in the best-of-five games Saturday at Lunar Bowl. Having been on tour full-time for three years, Gaither will make his first appearance in the finals after beating one of the bowlers he remembers rooting for and learning from while molding his game. "Amleto has always been an idol of mine," Gaither said. "After I won, I walked over to him and told him that it was an honor to beat him to get to the finals." Entering the round of 32 as the 30th placed qualifier, Gaither beat Bob Caputo Jr. in the first round and eliminated five-time titlist Tim Criss in the Round of 16 before facing Monacelli in the quarterfinals. It took all five games for Gaither to work his way past Monacelli and get to the finals. In the second and most pivotal game of the match, Gaither opened in the ninth frame but recovered after rolling a double, followed by eight pins in the final frame to hang on and win 199-193. "I thought I was almost dead in the second game but I knew I could not give up," Gaither said. "It's hard when you are down 2-0 and I knew I couldnﾕt let that happen." After winning the third and fifth games of the match, Gaither advances to make his debut on the ESPN finals live from 1-2:30 p.m. ET Sunday. Even with his loss in the quarterfinals, Monacelli qualifies for the five-man finals as the wildcard. Gaither will face Paul Fleming in the first semi-final match of the day. Fleming upset four-time PBA champion and powerhouse Robert Smith in a 3-0 match. Both Fleming and Gaither are seeking their first PBA title and the $40,000 prize. Monacelli, Venezuala, will face Patrick Healey Jr., Mexico City. Healey will appear in the first match of the finals for the second week in a row. Last week at the PBA Wichita Open, Healey was eliminated by the week's wildcard, Dave D'Entremont. D'Entremont went on to win his sixth title. Healey advanced to the finals after beating fellow former collegiate bowler and Wichita State Shocker, Chris Barnes. The Barnes vs. Healey match was a five-game battle that went down to the last frame of the match. Barnes needed to get two strikes plus count on his fill ball to advance to his third consecutive finals. After striking on the first ball, Barnes left the 6-10 with the second ball and eliminated himself from the finals. The winner of the Healey/Monacelli wildcard match will advance to face two-time titlist Tommy Delutz Jr. in the second semifinal match. To advance to the Delutz, Flushing, N.Y., met rookie Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., in the quarterfinal match. Although Delutz won in three games, there was added excitement at the end when both were tied at 236. With a one ball, sudden death roll-off, Delutz rolled a strike to advance as Angelo could only pick up six pins.
Barnes and Healey Face-Off in Quarterfinals
Chris Barnes When Lee Vanderhoef left the eight pin in the ninth frame, Chris Barnes was secured a position in the Round of 8 Saturday in the PBA Greater Kansas City Classic at Lunar Bowl. Barnes, Dallas, moves on to face Patrick Healey Jr., Mexico City as they vie for one of five positions in the ESPN finals Sunday, Oct. 20 After two games of the best-of-five series, Vanderhoef led Barnes 2-0, winning each game by more than thirty pins. In the third game, Barnes inched his way back to win by a narrow margin, 221-219. In the fourth game, Barnes found a more comfortable lead early and ended with four strikes to win 249-171. Vanderhoef couldn't find a good ball reaction and Barnes won the deciding game 227-182. "I didn't think I was going to win until the last game in the eighth frame when Lee missed the eight pin and couldn't pick it up," the three-time titlist said. "Lee's ball reaction started to change a lot in the second game. I was actually surprised that he was able to hang on until the fifth game." Barnes advances to the quarterfinals and a chance at his second consecutive appearance in the finals. Last week in the PBA Wichita Open, Barnes lost to Dave D'Entremont, who moved from the wildcard position to claim the championship. First, he must eliminate fellow Wichita State Shocker Patrick Healey Jr. in the best-of-five series Saturday evening. Healey is also seeking his second consecutive appearance in the finals. He placed fifth in the ESPN finals last week. In other matches during the Round of 16, Robert Smith eliminated Bryon Smith 3-1 to move on to face Paul Fleming, who eliminated Stoney Pride in five games. Hall-of-Famer and 18-time PBA champion Amleto Monacelli moved past rookie Wes Malott in three games. Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, NY, ended Brian Himmler's quest for a second title when he beat him 3-2. Delutz advances to the Round of 8 to face rookie Brad Angelo, Lockport, NY. Angelo eliminated three-time titlist Steve Jaros, Bolingbrook, Ill., in three games in only his fourth PBA tournament. |
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"Maximum Bob" Playing Straight as an Arrow in Kansas City
Robert Smith If Robert Smith was to beat Steve Hoskins on Saturday night, he was going to have to go straight at it. There was no other option. Smith, Simi Valley, Calif., found himself in an auspicious spot late in the round of 32 duel in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Greater Kansas City Classic at Lunar Bowl. He was in surprising position to win the best-of-seven match after trailing three games to one and losing control of his trademark power game early on. "Honestly, I didn't think I had a chance the longer it went," Smith commented. "But, Steve lost his carry angle and couldn't put me away. Finally, I just caught up to him." Smith, who abandoned his power strategy mid-way through game No. 6, won the set (209-180) and forced a decisive game. "Up to that point, I changed balls four or five times. I tried to spin it, hook it, whatever. I was just trying to get the ball to read the lanes like Steve's from the left side of the lane (deep inside angle). "Finally, I decided the only thing that was going to work for me was pucking the ball right up the 5 board." Turns out that Smith, who owns four PBA Tour titles, made the correct adjustment as he walloped Hoskins in the final game 267-224. "That was my highest game of the night," Smith marveled. "I mean by 57 pins!" Smith commented how he has retooled his game over the past three years - geared just for that type of situation. "I've been working on toning down and becoming a better overall player. I'd be willing to bet that those fans out there tonight had no idea I could throw the ball like that." The No. 32 qualifier, Chris Barnes, toppled No. 1 Patrick Allen, 4-2 (226-225, 196-184, 181-198, 228-209, 196-236, 230-206). The Dallas resident, who needed three strikes in the 10th frame of game No. 1 to win by one, noted how well he's performed under pressure during the last few tournaments. "It seems like big-shot-making ability comes and goes in streaks. Right now, I'm making the kind of shots I need to win." The three-time champion has finished second in the last two consecutive tournaments. Barnes will face Lee Vanderhoef in the round of 16 Saturday while Smith will bowl against Bryon Smith.
"P.A." Faces Barnes from Top Spot
Patrick Allen Patrick Allen moved 29 places Friday afternoon and grabbed the top match play seed in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Greater Kansas City Classic at Lunar Bowl. Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., posted the best average of the day (229.33) and earned his first-ever top seed. The 32-year-old recorded a 3,971, 18-game pinfall total, good for a field-best 220.61 average. He also rolled the first 300 of the tournament in game No. 4. "It's a little more pressure than I really need," said Allen about earning the top spot in match play. "I'd rather not be No. 1. In fact, I'd prefer to be No. 32 every week. Everybody notices when the top guy loses. Nobody notices if you're (No. 27) and lose." Allen will bowl against one of the hottest bowlers on Tour, No. 32 qualifier Chris Barnes. The pair will face off in tonight's best-of-seven, round of 32 matches. Barnes, Dallas, bested Pete Weber by two pins for the final spot (3,757 to 3,755). Weber, St. Ann, Mo., felled eight more pins than Barnes during the round but Barnes out-performed Weber by 10 yesterday. Barnes, a three-time Tour champion, has finished second in the last two events (Tokyo; Wichita, Kan.). No. 2 qualifier Steve Hoskins will face No. 31 Robert Smith in a battle between two of the most powerful bowlers on Tour. The sixth qualifier, Ritchie Allen, began the day in 57th but managed to climb into the top 10 on the strength of a 227.11 average. Allen, Tulsa, Okla., will bowl PBA Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli. Allen won his first PBA title last season in Dallas.
Kim Terrell The conclusion of the Rollers and Pro Bowlers tournament at Brunswick Mesa Lanes offered the kind of drama that would make Hollywood proud. After nearly four hours of bowling, the team of Tom Hein, John Handegard and Kim Terrell won the Rollers and Pro Bowlers championship with a 668-617 win over Ziggy Traczenko, Hobo Boothe and Wendy Macpherson. "This was a come-from-behind win for us," said Handegard. "When we started the morning I was hoping that we would win a match or two. I never thought we'd get to the finals, but after we got the first win under our belt, we kept gaining momentum all the way through the brackets." Made up of teams that included members of the Professional Women's Bowling Association, the American Wheelchair Bowling Association and the Professional Bowlers Association's Senior Tour, the winning trio was one of 24 teams that started the elimination round at 9 a.m. and needed to win six games to claim the title. "Tom was awesome today," said Terrell. "Everybody had to contribute for us to win but he pushed us into the later rounds because he bowled so high above his average." (Ed. Note - pinfall for AWBA included a handicap). Unlike the winning threesome, Traczenko, Boothe and Macpherson came into Friday's action as a No. 1 seed and needed just two victories to earn a berth into the title game. Both teams offered repeat champions as Booth was part of last year's winner while Terrell won in 1999. When the title bout began Traczenko won over the crowd early as the newcomer to the AWBA marked in his first five frames. Handegard anchored his team with four strikes in the opening six. As the trios entered the eighth frame, one pin separated them. Following five strikes combined by Handegard and Terrell to finish the match, Macpherson did her best to lead a rally as the four-time PWBA Player of the Year ended with a four-bagger. "This was the first time I got to compete in the entire tournament," said Hein. "I feel very fortunate to have been able to bowl with two great partners. We are extremely grateful to the PWBA for adding this event to their television schedule." |
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Hoskins on Top in KC Classic
Steve Hoskins Steve Hoskins led the 128-man field Thursday after the first qualifying round was completed at the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Greater Kansas City Classic at Lunar Bowl. Hoskins, Tarpon Springs, Fla., averaged 231.11 and knocked down 2,080 pins to claim the top spot after nine games. "I made smart moves and threw good shots today," the 10-time titlist said. "I stayed consistent and bowled very well." Using a Dyno-Thane Element, Hoskins stayed consistent throughout the round finishing with a 236, 257, 220, 238, 247, 203, 229, 215 and a 235. Although Hoskins' last title was in 2000 when he won the Lone Star Open in Pasadena, Texas, he has been one of the most consistent players on Tour. In the 2001-2002 season, he made seven round of eight cuts. "Patience becomes of the utmost importance when you struggle," Hoskins said. "The way I bowled today reflects the way I think (about the game) all the time. "Today's finish allowed me to go into tomorrow with a few pins to waste. I made smart moves, threw good shots and just stayed consistent." Two-time champion Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, Kan., maintained second place after the first squad (2,043). Tom Baker, Buffalo, N.Y., finished first in the second squad and third overall (2,014). Sixty-four players advance to the second round and return to bowl an additional nine games of qualifying on Friday. Baker, a nine-time titlist, knows there is still a lot of bowling left to make it to match play. "I've been bowling out here for 27 years and know that anything can happen tomorrow," Baker, who maintained a 223.78 average, said. "But the key is to make it enough times and good things will happen." In fourth place is Wes Malott, Austin, Texas (2,007 pins and a 223 average). Rounding out the top five is Patrick Healey Jr., who finished fifth at the PBA Wichita Open last week. He finished with a 222.44 average and toppled 2,002 pins.
Wendy Macpherson After 16 games of competition at the Rollers and Pro Bowlers tournament at Brunswick Mesa Lanes, the team of Ziggy Traczenko, Hobo Boothe and Wendy Macpherson finished divisional play with the top overall pinfall of 11,758. (Ed. Note - pinfall includes handicaps for AWBA participants and all players receive bonus pins for each head-to-head win). Made up of teams that include members of the Professional Women's Bowling Association, the American Wheelchair Bowling Association and the Professional Bowling Association's Senior Tour, the team of Traczenko, Boothe and Macpherson earned the No. 1 seed in the Air Force Division with the help of a 13-3 match play record and a 200.08 average. Entering Friday's single elimination bracket, the threesome will be one of four division winners that will be placed into the round of eight as a No. 1 seed. One third of the team that won last year's event, Boothe stated, "I didn't have the best morning session but luckily Wendy and Ziggy kept us in every match. I feel fortunate to be in a good position to make a run at another title." Leading the Marine Division, Clarence Steele, Vaughn Doody and Tammy Turner went 7-1 for the second consecutive day. The trio amassed the second highest total of the field with an 11,718 and averaged 196.75. "We won a lot of matches and picked up a ton of pins," said Turner. "Clarence bowled way above his average which gave us the boost we needed." Moving up from third to first in the Army Division, Jeanne Wharton, Pete Couture and Karen Stroud racked up totals of 11,474, 14-2 and 190.25. Stroud anchored the triad with a 6-2 individual record and a closing 701 series (232-222-247). Securing the Navy Division's top spot, Earle Annis Jr., Chuck Pierce and Tiffany Stanbrough had sums of 11,343, 11-5 and 197.81. Dave Soutar notched the best score of the session with a 290. PWBA'er Tish Johnson posted the highest overall average with a 232. |
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Wendy Macpherson Team competition at the Rollers and Pro Bowlers tournament at Brunswick Mesa Lanes got underway on Wednesday with the trio of Ziggy Traczenko, Hobo Boothe and Wendy Macpherson chalking up the top pinfall of the day with a 6,080 mark (Ed. Note - pinfall includes handicaps for some AWBA participants and all players receive bonus pins for each win). The threesome posted a 7-1 record in head-to-head matches and registered the third highest average of the field with a 207.52. "This is a fantastic event," said Macpherson. "It offers a completely different perspective to bowling. Last year was the first time I had a chance to participate and I couldn't wait to do it again this year." Divided into four divisions of eight teams, Traczenko, Boothe and Macpherson hold the top spot in the Air Force Division. Leading the Navy Division and tallying the second highest total was Earle Annis Jr., Chuck Pierce and Tiffany Stanbrough with sums of 5,927, 7-1 and 205.14. Stanbrough, who ranks 15th in competition points on the Professional Women's Bowling Association tour, led the PWBA qualifying period over the last two days with a 234.22 average. A 20-year veteran of the American Wheelchair Bowling Association, Annis stated, "I had some great partners today. I love watching these ladies on TV every week. It's terrific to be out here with them. They are very friendly and helpful." Mike Deloach, Dick Baker and Dede Davidson led the charge in the Army Division. The triad notched a 6-2 record and a 203.33 balance en route to a 5,789 tally. "This is the ultimate in bowling," said Baker, who competes on the Professional Bowling Association Senior Tour. "You have three different facets of the game out here with the PWBA, AWBA and the PBA Seniors. Everyone really has to contribute because the scores are all going to be close." Ranking fourth best on the day and on top of the Marine Division was John Suardini, Mel Wolfe and Cara Honeychurch with 7-1, 192.81 and 5,777. The top individual score belonged to Bob Chamberlain when he tossed a 300 in his second to last effort of the round. Davidson led all PWBA'ers with a 286 while Martin Frost led the AWBA with a 253. |
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Tiffany Stanbrough Tiffany Stanbrough left the Country Club Lanes today with bragging rights. The lefthander from Oklahoma City, Okla. completed the 18-game qualifying period of the Rollers and Pro Bowlers tournament with a 234.22 average and a 4,216 pinfall. Stanbrough and 31 others will be paired with a member of the PBA Senior Tour and American Wheelchair Bowling Association tonight so that the thee-member teams can begin head to head competition on Wednesday at the Brunswick Mesa Lanes. "I wanted to be consistent today and go into the matches tomorrow with a little momentum," said Stanbrough. "Hopefully tonight I'll get paired up with some high scoring partners and we can start off strong tomorrow. This is a fun event for us. It breaks up the PWBA schedule a little and gives us a week to enjoy ourselves and get to know some fantastic athletes." Getting off to a strong start seems to be part of Stanbrough's repertoire this week. The former PWBA Rookie of the Year kicked off Tuesday's round with a 716 series (248-258-210). Monday she started competition with a 786 (234-262-290). Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. notched the second highest tally with 231.94 and 4,175. Barrette, who earlier this year became the fourth-ever PWBA'er to surpass a million dollars in earnings, was steady all day averaging 223.33 for the nine-game block. PWBA "Iron Woman" Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. recorded the third best total with 230.83 and 4,155. Competing in her 233rd consecutive event, Johnson is fresh of her victory last week at the Greater Pasadena Open. The 22-year tour veteran posted a pair of 268s en route to a 222.11 second round average. Dede Davidson, Las Vegas, Nev. stayed among the top 5 again as the lefty closed out qualifying with 229.66 and 4,134. Australian Cara Honeychurch, who is returning to tournament action after a 4-week hiatus, was fifth with 227.61 and 4,097. Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard tossed the top game with a 289. Brenda Norman, Indianapolis, Ind. was the last cut at 195.94 and 3,527. Area competitors including Linda Wallace (Tucson, 19th- 212.38, 3,823) and amateur Vickie Rae (Phoenix, 31st - 198.88, 3,580) also advanced. |
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Tiffany Stanbrough Tiffany Stanbrough, Oklahoma City, Okla. cruised thru the first nine games of qualifying at the Rollers and Pro bowlers tournament at Country Club Lanes. The lefthander averaged 242.66 with a 2,184 pinfall to lead the 35-woman field. "The carry today was great," said the fourth-year pro. "Not bowling on the Sports Pattern this week, I think all of the national touring members expected the scores to be high. I had a little trouble on the end pair but other than that, it was nice." Stanbrough opened up her morning with a 786 series (234-262) including the day's best individual score of 290. The lefty had one tally below 227 after registering a 184 in game four. Stanbrough was one of three southpaws to rank in the top five. Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. finished 19 pins behind Stanbrough. The Professional Women's Bowling Association leader in earnings ($67,035), competition points (9,839) and averages (216.67), Barrette notched a pair of 289s during the morning session to help produce a 240.55 clip and 2,165 total. The five-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American has three PWBA titles this season and has made the championship round in eight of her last 10 events. "I think almost everyone had great ball reaction today," said Barrette. "Today I was just working on getting a good feel for the lanes." Coming off a victory last week at the Greater Pasadena Open, Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. trails Barrette by nine pins with 239.55 and 2,156. Sometimes referred to as the "Iron Woman" of the PWBA tour, Johnson is competing in her PWBA-record 233rd consecutive event. The last time the 22-year tour veteran competed at the Country Club Lanes she won the Wheelchair Awareness Classic. This year's Classic will be held next week and will be the PWBA's 16th national tournament of the 2002 campaign. Four-time PWBA Player of the Year and Bowler of the Decade for the 1990s Wendy Macpherson, Henderson, Nev. ranked fourth with 234.88 and 2,114. Macpherson was the only player to notch three games of 274 or higher (275, 278, 280). Dede Davidson, Las Vegas, Nev. rounded out the top five with 234.88 and 2,106. Area competitors including Linda Wallace (Tucson, 21st - 209.88, 1,889), Vickie Rae (Phoenix, 30th - 198.55, 1,787) and Melody Rane (Tucson, 33rd - 191.44, 1,723) all completed the day in position to make the top 32 cut. |
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【PBA】 PBA Wichita Open 【Final】 "Double-D" Makes Comeback Official
Dave D'Entremont Twenty-one-year veteran Dave D'Entremont had one word to describe his win Sunday in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Wichita Open - "vindication." D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, defeated Chris Barnes, Dallas, in the championship match, 202-179, and earned his sixth PBA Tour title along with the $40,000 top prize. "Now I know the last five years haven't been wasted," D'Entremont commented about struggling on Tour since winning his last title in 1996. "There were a lot of doubts and some depression during that time." "I always felt like I was good enough to win again out here. But today, I feel like I got lucky. Chris (Barnes) caught a bad break when he left the 7-10 split in the eighth frame." Working on two strikes and trailing by 32 pins after an open frame by D'Entremont, Barnes left a "solid" 7-10 split in the eighth. "I don't think I've ever 7-10ed in a big situation like that," said Barnes. "But, with the way Dave was bowling, I was just fortunate to still be in the match at that point. It would have been a lot of fun to have struck there." He trailed by 43 pins after D'Entremont struck in the eighth. D'Entremont opened with a four-bagger followed by two straight single-pin spares. He then missed the 3-6-10 spare attempt in the seventh frame, giving Barnes a glimmer of hope. Barnes, who earned $20,000 in second, filled only three of the first five frames. He left the 8-10 split in the second and the 2-10 in the fourth. In the semifinals, D'Entremont powered past PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. (270-258) and Barnes beat defending champion Ryan Shafer (265-260). Williams, Ocala, Fla., and Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., finished tied for third with $10,000 each. D'Entremont knocked off Patrick Healey Jr. in the wild card match (232-206). D'Entremont, who lost to Walter Ray Williams Jr. in the round of eight on Saturday night, is the third wild card qualifier to claim a title since the format was implemented in September 2001. |
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【JPBA】 栃木オープン 【準決勝】
栴檀 稔
Duo Makes "Shocker" Return
Chris Barnes It will be a collegiate homecoming for Chris Barnes and Patrick Healey Jr. as the former Wichita State Shockers will be showcased Sunday in the ESPN finals of the PBA Wichita Open at Northrock Lanes. This is the first appearance in Wichita in the finals for both Barnes and Healey, or any other former Shocker. "This is something you dream about as a kid," Barnes said. "To play in front of a hometown crowd and in the TV finals - it's going to be great. It is just great to be back in Wichita - once you are from Wichita, you are always from Wichita." Barnes, Dallas, a member of the Shocker team from 1994-97, defeated Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 3-0 (236-204, 237-198, and 228-217) to advance to one of two semi-final matches. Barnes will face the 2000 PBA Wichita Open champion Ryan Shafer of Elmira, N.Y. In the first match of the day, Healey, Mexico City, will face five-time PBA champion Dave D'Entremont. Healey eliminated Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, in three matches to earn one of the five spots on Sunday's live television show. Healey will need to win the wildcard match and then move past Walter Ray Williams Jr. in the semifinal match to be in the finals and bowl for his first PBA title. If Barnes eliminates Shafer and Healey makes it past D'Entremont and Williams, they will meet in the finals. "This is very, very special," Healey said. "To be the first two Shockers on the show at the same time is historical enough and if we have the chance to face each other in the final game, we would put on a great show." Barnes and Healey last faced each other in the semi-finals in the 1999 Flagship Open, when Barnes defeated Healey 266-245 and went on to win his first PBA title.
Shafer Moves to Round of Eight
Ryan Shafer Ryan Shafer defeated Jim Pratt in the best-of-five series to advance to the quarterfinals Saturday in the PBA Wichita Open at Northrock Lanes. Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., eliminated Pratt, Glendale, Ariz., 3-1 (222-221, 196-237, 213-186 and 255-214). "Jim got some really bad breaks and I just benefited from them," Shafer said. "It was a war of attrition out there. It wasn't the best bowling for either of us." In the first game, Shafer made a ball switch after having difficulty getting a good reaction with the Storm Shock Trauma. "I wasn't getting a good reaction with the Shock Trauma - so I made the change to the Trauma and started getting a better ball reaction," Shafer said. "I carried a little better with the Trauma but still kept leaving 10-pins - which hadn't been happening all week." The three-time PBA champion struggled throughout the match-up, losing game No. 2, but the equipment adjustment was enough help to move past Pratt and remain in defense of his 2000 title. Shafer will face five-time titlist Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md., in the second set of matches Saturday evening. In July, the two faced each other in a regional final, where Criss rolled a perfect game for the win and defeated Shafer 300-249. Shafer will look to settle the score as they face-off in tonightﾕs quarterfinal. Criss easily eliminated Mike Edwards in three matches (257-181, 215-160 and 248-190) to advance to the quarterfinals Saturday evening. "Tim is bowling really well right now," Shafer said. "I will have to do better than I did today to win tonight. I am more or less trying to shoot a certain score out there and of course, score better than my opponent to make it to the finals." In other matches, Chris Barnes, Dallas, swept Brian Himmler, Cincinnati, (248-180, 268-256, and 245-204) and moved to the round of 8. Barnes will face Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., who defeated Jason Hurd, Titusville, Fla., 3-0. Patrick Healey, Jr. remains in the hunt for his first title after eliminating David Traber, 3-2. Healey will face Danny Wiseman, who advanced after shooting a 278 in the final game to defeat Del Ballard Jr. Thirty-four time titlist Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., easily moved past Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, to advance. He will face five-time PBA champion Dave D'Entremont. D'Entremont enters the quarterfinals with the only undefeated match play record of the tournament (7-0). D'Entremont eliminated Paul Fleming, Bedford, Texas, in the Round of 16. His undefeated record guarantees D'Entremont a spot in the ESPN finals on Sunday. If Williams wins their match, D'Entremont will qualify as the wild card. If D'Entremont beats Williams, the wildcard depends on the match play records of the other quarterfinalists. |
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【JPBA】 栃木オープン 【予選後半】
栴檀 稔
Barnes Grabs "Wichita Karma"
Chris Barnes Chris Barnes and Steve Hoskins battled down to the wire in the round of 32 Friday night in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Wichita Open at Northrock Lanes. Barnes, Dallas, prevailed in the best-of-seven match, four games to three, after Hoskins left a ringing 10-pin in the final frame of game seven. Barnes won the deciding game, 229-224. "It's not often you average 250 and need a break from the other guy to win," said Barnes. "In the seventh frame (on the right lane), I went through the face and left the 3-10. So, in the ninth I made an adjustment, moving three boards left. I probably only needed to move about two and one-half boards, because I left a flat-10." In the 10th, Barnes threw a strike with his first ball, but left a ringing 10-pin on his second attempt. "At that point I pretty much got lucky," he said. Hoskins, Tarpon Springs, Fla., stepped up and needed only a strike on his first ball for victory. However, he too left the ring-10 on what Barnes called a "perfect" shot. Barnes, a collegiate bowler at Wichita State from 1989-92, had the crowd behind him all the way. "It was really cool," Barnes said of the support. "It reminded me of when I played high school basketball in Topeka for the top-ranked team in Kansas. It's cool to be up there and know everyone is on your side. But, that's one of the things so great about this format. It's do-or-die. You're not just bowling for 30 bonus pins. This was my first time bowling here in front of family and friends in a really important match. I guess it was a little Wichita Karma." In other matches, defending champion Ryan Shafer knocked off Norm Duke (4-2). Five-time PBA Player of the Year Walter Ray Williams Jr. squeaked past Mika Koivuniemi (4-2). Del Ballard Jr. swept PBA Hall of Famer Brian Voss (4-0).
Shafer Awaits Duke in Elimination Showdown
Ryan Shafer Ryan Shafer earned the No. 1 match play seed after the second round of qualifying Friday afternoon in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Wichita Open at Northrock Lanes. Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., rolled the fourth best average of the round (239) and climbed from the sixth position. The 16-year veteran, who won all three of his PBA Tour titles since 2000, is defending his 2000 Wichita Open title. Last year's tournament was cancelled due to the September 11 tragedy. Shafer has posted a tournament-best 4,314, 18-game pinfall total and a 239.67 average. He will face No. 32 qualifier Norm Duke in tonight's best-of-seven elimination matches. "I just want to keep bowling like I have been and hopefully I can win my matches," the 36-year-old said. "I've bowled consistently across the house. So, I hope to keep that going. But, a big part of winning in this match play format is the lane draw." Shafer will face Duke on lane 29-30. Neither bowler has bowled on the pair. Duke, Clermont, Fla., earned the final spot with 4,080 pins and a 226.67 average. Duke is ranked second in PBA Tour points this season after two events (30,800). He finished sixth at Japan Cup in Tokyo last month. First-round leader Brian Kretzer earned the second spot (4,278). Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, will take on No. 31 Steve Wilson. The 36-year-old is targeting his first PBA Tour title in his second season. Chris Hayden, Greenville, S.C., garnered the third position as the top-qualifying left-hander (4,273). Hugh Miller, Seattle, qualified sixth (4,238). Miller won the season's first tournament last month, Dream Bowl 2002 at New Yokohama, Japan. He is ranked first in points with 34,200. Japan Cup winner Robert Smith made the cut in 23rd (4,126). |
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Kretzer Takes First Round Lead
Brian Kretzer Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, averaged 248.67 and knocked down 2,238 pins Thursday to lead the first round of qualifying in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Wichita Open at Northrock Lanes. In the fifth game of the nine-game qualifying round, Kretzer rolled one of four perfect games of the tournament. The 300 game added to his other scores of 247, 241, 231, 235, 257, 226, 268, and 233. "Going into tomorrow with the lead allows me to be more relaxed," Kretzer said. "It also creates a buffer zone so that I can take a little of the pressure off of making it to match play." Kretzer's first place finish for the day sets the right tone for a year filled with high goals and personal expectations. "I want to make it to the Japan Cup and of course, win a title," Kretzer said. "I am out here to win, not just bowl." Kretzer enters his sophomore season on the heels of a successful rookie season, where he was voted runner-up Rookie of the Year and took home $47,120. During the summer, he spent time working on his game, particularly his approach. "There are always things to work on to improve your game," Kretzer said. "This summer I spent a lot of time just working on my approach. I had a real bad stutter problem and now I've gone back to my old approach and I think it's made a difference." Although he has improved parts of his game, Kretzer knows there is always room for additional changes and realizes areas where he needs to focus to advance and make a run for the title. "I need to bowl better in head-to-head match play," Kretzer said. "Last year I just didn't bowl well when I got to that point. If I can make a run at the title in this tournament, I can gain confidence and a whole new perspective and outlook for the season." Five-time titlist Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md., finished the day in second place after averaging 245.89 and knocking down 2,213 pins. Also a five-time titlist, Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio (242.11 and 2,179) finished in third place. Seeking his first tile and filling the fourth place position is reigning Rookie of the Year, Tommy Jones, Greenville, S.C. (2,174 and 241.56). Finishing in fifth place with a 240.44 average and toppling 2,164 pins is Chris Hayden. Hayden, Greenville, S.C., rolled two perfect games. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., rolled the fourth perfect game of the day.
【PWBA】 Greater Pasadena Open 【Final】
Tish Johnson It was a magic night for Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. Inducted into the Women's International Hall of Fame earlier this year after 22 years of service on the Professional Women's Bowling Association tour, Johnson won her 25th career title Thursday night after defeating Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY 246-187 at the Greater Pasadena Open at Diamond Lanes. The champion took home a first place check worth $9,000. "I've been talking about retiring with some of my friends at home," said Johnson. "I've always said I wanted to stay out here as long as I could make cuts and challenge for a championship." "I started to think about coaching, but my friends have encouraged me to stay with it. They kept telling me 'it's going to come, be patient'. I guess they were right." A two-time PWBA Player of the Year, the lefthander got off to a red-hot start in the opening shootout striking in seven consecutive frames en route to a 254-188-181 victory over Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. and Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas. "The way the scores have been all week I anticipated high scoring matches," she said. "Both Leanne and Rachel are capable of big games so I knew getting out of the gate quickly was a must." In the semis, Johnson's hot streak appeared to cool off in the first three frames as she struck just once and left an open frame while her opponent Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. managed a pair of spares. Following two opens in the third and fourth by Adler, Johnson found her rhythm again as she tossed a four-bagger to pull away by 40-pins heading into the eighth. Although Adler started to find the pocket, striking three more times from that point, she could not make up the deficit as Johnson registered a 213-184 win. Seeded No. 1 coming into the championships, Liz looked tough to beat throughout the week averaging 231.85 during the 42-game preliminaries with a 14-10-0 match play record. The former TEAM USA member began her clash with the PWBA's Iron Woman by striking in three of her first five tries. However, the night belonged to the lefty, who including the Open was competing in her PWBA-record 232nd consecutive national tournament. After watching Liz strike first, Tish went on to place an X in the first seven frames putting the match away before it could end. "I felt very relaxed out there," stated the champ. "I had a game plan to try to get the ball threw the heads a little cleaner and tonight it paid off." In spite of her second place finish, Johnson claimed $4,800. Adler took home $3,000 for third while Perez and Barrette cashed for $2,500 and $2,200 respectively. |
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【PWBA】 Greater Pasadena Open 【Round 6】
Liz Johnson Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY stole the show in the final round of the Greater Pasadena Open. The 11-time titlest completed the 42-game preliminaries as the No. 1 seed heading into Thursday night's ESPN stepladder finals. Johnson finished the week with a 231.85 average, a 14-10-0 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) and a 10,158 pinfall. "I've had problems before in the night rounds in the past but tonight I played the in the same spot and didn't run into too much trouble," said Johnson. "I had great carry most of the night and I never played on a bad pair." Coming into the final stanza Johnson had won just seven matches, but during the most important eight games of the tournament the former TEAM USA'er went 7-1-0 and averaged 227.25. The tournament leader in three of six rounds, Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. closed out the night as the No. 2 seed. Adler chalked up a 4-4-0 mark and finished with a 229.88 clip, a 14-9-1 record and a 10,090 total. A top 10 finisher in three of the last five tournaments, Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas held onto the No. 3 spot. The Texan managed a 5-3-0 record for the night adding to her tournament totals of 229.09, 14-10-0 and 10,042. Competing in her PWBA record 232nd consecutive tournament, Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. came up with a 258-247 win over Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. to secure the No. 4 position. Entering her final game, Johnson was 36-pins out of the last TV finals spot. "I've been out her 22 years and I don't think I've ever gone a full season without making at least one championship round," said Johnson. "Even now I still believe I'm capable of competing with the best we've got, but with the kind of talent we have on this tour, I was starting to wonder if this year was going to be the year I got shutout." The PWBA Iron-Woman went 7-1-0 in the sixth, ending with 226.47, 14-10-0 and 9,932. The two-time Player of the Year tossed the best eight-game block of tournament averaging 235.62 with a 1,885 pinfall. Thursday's TV appearance will be Johnson's 95th of her career. Barrette, who has made the TV finals in eight of the last 10 tournaments will be making her 97th career appearance. In spite of her loss to Johnson in game 42, Barrette edged out Marcia Kamrowski, Boca Raton, Fla. by six pins. Barrette's week's totals were 227.83, 12-12-0 and 9,929.
【PWBA】 Greater Pasadena Open 【Round 5】
Kim Adler Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. was all business during the fifth round of the Greater Pasadena Open at Diamond Lanes. The tournament leader went 5-2-1 during the morning stanza (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) to help compile a 232.14 average and 8,208 pinfall. "Heading into today I didn't want to look past this round because the scores are so high and anyone can get hot and push me back a few spots," said Adler. Adler has a 10-5-1 overall record, second to only Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas and Dede Davidson, Las Vegas, Nev. who are each 11-5-0. Heading into tonight's action she leads Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas by 95 pins. A top 10 finisher in three of the last five tournaments, Perez was steady throughout the day with a low score of 200 and a high of 268. The Texan went 5-3-0 and for the tournament is 9-7-0 with a 230.67 average and a 8,113 pinfall. "I tried to stay calm all morning. I had some ups and downs with a few 200s and a few 230s," said Perez. "Mostly I was paying attention to what the lanes were telling me what to do, whether it was move in or change balls." Following a difficult start where she went 3-5-0 in round four, Dorin-Ballard climbed back on the horse and tried again with an 8-0-0 record. The Player of the Year bested four players in the tournament's top 10 including Adler (241-226), Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY (235-170), Kim Terrell, Antioch, Calif. (193-192) and Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY (269-204). Dorin-Ballard's 227.52 and 8,066 leads Johnson by 12 pins. Despite a 7-9-0 overall record including 4-4-0 today, Johnson managed to hold a position among the top five for the fifth straight round. She has totals of 230.70 and 8,054. Charging from ninth to fifth, Marcia Kamrowski, Boca Raton, Fla., posted the second highest eight-game block of the session averaging 232.75 and 1,862. The former All-American from the University of Florida closed out the round with a 299 and a 776 series (247-230). For the tournament she is 8-8-0 with a 227.67 clip and 7,981. With eight games and 240 bonus pins available, nine players trail Kamrowski by 166 pins or less for the final spot in the championship round. |
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【PWBA】 Greater Pasadena Open 【Round 4】
Kim Adler She didn't have her "A" game for parts the night but Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. did just enough to regain the tournament lead at the Greater Pasadena Open at Diamond Lanes. Adler ended the evening session with a 5-3-0 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds), a 231.92 average and a 6,180 pinfall. "The key for me is I got off to a strong start with three straight wins," said Adler. "Getting pins early really helped my total because the rest of the night I just kind of hung in there." "If you look at my score sheet I had a lot of 190s and 200s thrown at me. Fortunately when I didn't put up a high score most of the other leaders didn't have big games either." Adler opened up the six-game block with a 743 series (258-259-226). Of her five victories, three came against players among the tournament's top 10. Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas stayed in second place despite a 4-4-0 effort. Following a 278 in her fifth game, the Texas native had produced her third game of the tournament with a score of 270 or higher. Perez completed the round with totals of 232.57 and 6,167. "I had two really bad games because I was stubborn and didn't move in or make a ball change," she said. "I was proud of myself because I recovered pretty well after those games but those scores cost me a little tonight." Trailing Perez and in third place is Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY. Feldman equaled the best record of the night with a 7-1-0 mark. After 26 games the 10-time titlest is averaging 227.84 and 6,134. She was the only player during the round to notch three games with a 270 or higher including the evening's top score of 280. "The lanes all played very similar for me," said Feldman. "I had great ball reaction and didn't run into any pairs that I had to worry about making an adjustment." Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY fell back one spot to fourth with 3-5-0, 231.76 and 6,116. Johnson has been among the top five throughout the tournament. The former TEAM USA member is seeking her second consecutive title after winning last week at the Lady Ebonite Classic. Marianne DiRupo rounded out the top five with 3-5-0, 230.23 and 6,076. High scoring has been a theme most of the week especially during the fourth round. Thirty-seven times a player tossed a score of 230 or higher and still lost the match.
【PWBA】 Greater Pasadena Open 【Round 3】
Kendra Gaines After 18 games at the Greater Pasadena Open at Diamond Lanes, Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. is the tournament leader with a 239.16 average and a 4,305 pinfall. Gaines leads Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas by six pins. "The high scoring tournaments are actually tougher for most of us," said Gaines. "You feel like you have to strike on every shot. That's the hard part, because if you're not striking you have to figure out why and how to adjust quickly." Gaines has been one of the PWBA's top performers this season. The fifth year pro has made appeared in the championship round in two of the last three tournaments and seven times this year. During the morning session she recorded the best six-game pinfall with a 251.83 average and a 1,511 pinfall. Starting off the round with a 757 series (232-289-236), Perez bumped up one spot to the second position and finished with 238.83 and 4,299. Of the Texans' 18 games, six scores have been 250 or higher. "I made a few adjustments from yesterday to today, but for the most part I have had a good look for the last two days," she said. Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY is a close third with 234.77 and 4.226. Johnson led the tournament after round one and has not been out of the top three throughout the event. The 11-time titlest is coming off a victory last week at the Lady Ebonite Classic. Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. dropped back three spots to fourth with 234.77 and 4,223 while Kim Terrell, Antioch, Calif, stayed in fifth with 232.05 and 4,177. High game of the day belonged to Carol Gianotti-Block, Australia, who tossed a 300 in her fourth game of the round. It was her 19th perfect game of her career. Anne Marie Duggan, Edmond Okla. made the biggest move on the standings sheet going from 13th to 8th with 227.66 and 4,098. Karen Stroud, Victoria, Texas was the last top 24 cut with 204.11 and 3,674. Michelle Silver was the last to cash with 197.50 and 3,555. |
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【PWBA】 Greater Pasadena Open 【Round 2】
Kim Adler Kim Adler, Cocoa, Fla. bowled her way to the top of the standings sheet after two rounds at the Greater Pasadena Open at Diamond Lanes. Adler is averaging 236.66 with a 2,840 pinfall after 12 games. She leads Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. and Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY by 46-pins. "After splitting hairs to get a strike for the last three weeks it was nice to take advantage of some good ball reaction," said Adler. "I used two balls all day and hopefully the lanes won't change much tomorrow so I can stay with the same kind of ball." Adler registered five of six games with a score of 213 or better. She ended the evening with a 715 series (190-279-246). Aided by a 243.66 second round average, Gaines moved up from eighth into a tie for second. The Florida resident notched the highest six-game block of the day with a 1,462 pinfall. For the tournament she is averaging 232.83 and 2,794. "I didn't think I bowled well this morning. It felt like everything was out of whack," said Gaines. "Tonight I went back to some of the basics." Although she fell back one spot Johnson put out another strong performance averaging 225.5 in round two and starting off with a 720 series (237-221-262). Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas jumped one place to fourth with 232.66 and 2,792. Perez posted the highest individual score of round one with a 289. Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. bested Perez in her first game of the night with a 297. Barrette's tally was one of seven scores on the evening that were above 270 including a 290 and a 289 by Shana Ray, Corpus, Christi, Texas. Local prospects Barbara Bias, Houston, Texas and Mary Jo Cox, Houston ended the stanza in 25th (200.75 and 2,409) and 29th (183.50 and 2,202) respectively. |
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【JPBA】 関西オープン 【ＴＶ決勝】 |
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【JPBA】 関西オープン 【準決勝】 |
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【JPBA】 関西オープン 【予選前半】
愛甲 恵子
【PWBA】 Lady Ebonite Classic 【Final】
Liz Johnson For Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY all that stood in her way from winning the Lady Ebonite Classic was a 2-8 in the tenth frame. After picking up the less than routine spare, Johnson knocked down seven more pins on her final toss to defeat Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. 205-198 and clinch her first championship of the 2002 Professional Women's Bowling Association season. Johnson's victory earned her a first place check for $12,000. "I was more nervous on that shot than any I've had all year," said Johnson. "Luckily the way the pins moved on my first shot the eight pin was a little to the right making it a little easier to pick up." Barrette, who with her $7,000 second place check eclipsed a million dollars in career earnings ($1,002,218), appeared to be the lady of the night in the first two matches. The 26-time titlest defeated Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ and Kim Terrell, Antioch, Calif. 231-205-168 in the opening shootout and then dispatched reigning Player of the Year Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas 236-187 in the semis. However, in spite of her milestone performance and seemingly steady ball reaction, Barrette's attempt to win her fourth title of the season was in doubt from the start of the tilt. The former TEAM USA'er came out firing recording five consecutive strikes while Barrette marked in the in four of five but left the fourth frame open after failing to pick up the 2-8-10. "I could tell Liz had a great shot and it was going to be very tough to beat her," said Barrette. "I wasn't counting myself out after the fifth but I knew it was not going to be easy to catch her unless I got a few breaks." After looking unbeatable for five frames Johnson fell into a slump opening in the sixth and ninth. Barrette countered Johnson's miscues with a spare and three strikes. Entering the tenth frame Johnson trailed by two pins. But, just as the match was swinging back into Barrette's corner, the five-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American left the 2-8-10 in the tenth setting up Johnson's clutch finish. For her efforts, Dorin-Ballard earned $5,000 while Dorin-Lizzi and Terrell took home $4,000 and $3,000 respectively. |
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【PWBA】 Lady Ebonite Classic 【Round 6】
Liz Johnson Seven different leaders stood on top of the standings sheet during the 42-game preliminaries of the Lady Ebonite Classic at the Ebonite Galaxy Lanes. Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY was the final name to be listed after she closed out the prelims with a 15-9-0 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds), a 218.02 average and a 9,607 pinfall. Johnson will be seeded No. 1 for Thursday night's ESPN2 stepladder finals at 7 p.m. "Unbelievable. Tonight I was fortunate because I scored well on the good pairs and on the tougher pairs I grinded out some decent scores," said Johnson. Making her second consecutive TV appearance after finishing third last week at the Burlington Open, Johnson moved to the top of the field after going 5-3-0 during the evening session while averaging 229.50. "The last few weeks I've been gaining confidence and tonight it showed. I made quality shots when it counted and my spare shooting was very solid." Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, fell back one spot to second with totals of 216.40, 16-7-1 and 9,584. Dorin-Ballard won the Burlington Open last week. The reigning Player of the Year is making her eighth TV appearance this season. Defending champion Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. finished in the third slot with 214.28, 18-8-0 and 9,540. Barrette will be attempting to become the fourth PWBA'er ever to exceed one million dollars in earnings. Her current total is $995,218. Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ, who stayed among the top five the entire week, is fourth with 212.97,15-9-0 and 9,395. Kim Terrell slipped into fifth with 211.42, 16-8-0 and 9,360. Terrell needed a 227-179 victory over Tish Johnson, Northridge in the final game of the night to pass the 22-year pro.
【PWBA】 Lady Ebonite Classic 【Round 5】
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard In a round that saw the tournament lead change hands four times in eight matches, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas, re-emerged as the tournament leader after 34 games at the Lady Ebonite Classic at the Ebonite Galaxy Lanes. Dorin-Ballard is averaging 216.79 with an 11-5-0 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) and a 7,701 pinfall. "I didn't have that good a shot today. I wanted to play out but by the second game I was already moving into the track," said Dorin-Ballard. "Tonight I just want to hang in there and hopefully be able to play the gutter a little more. Some pairs are playing better than others, but ultimately to make the show I'm going to have to keep winning matches because the field is very tight." Defending champion Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif. pushed her way into second place with the help of a 12-4-0 record. Entering the week Barrette had the best overall match play record of the season with a 159-101-4 mark (.602 win pct.). Her 214.35 average and 7,648 pinfall gives the five-time Women's International Bowling Congress All-American a 21-pin lead over Liz Johnson, Cheektowaga, NY. "I don't know what it is about match play," said Barrette. "I think I just start to get into the rhythm of the tournament once it starts." Making a move from eighth to third, Johnson went 6-2-0 in the fifth. She started the morning off with a 726 series (247-269-210). For the tournament she has totals of 215.50, 10-6-0 and 7,627. Rallying from 12th to fourth, 22-year veteran Tish Johnson, Northridge, Calif. also got off to a hot start with a 709 series (257-218-234). Johnson's 6-2-0 session helped her to an 11-5-0 record. Her 211.91 average and 7,535 pinfall puts her 27-pins ahead of Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ., who for the fifth straight round is in the top five with 10-6-0, 212 and 7,508. With 240 bonus pins available in the final stanza, 10 players trail Dorin-Lizzi for the last championship round spot. |
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【PWBA】 Lady Ebonite Classic 【Round 4】
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, N. Richland Hills, Texas made the most of a 6-2-0 match play record (Ed. note - players earn 30 bonus pins for each match won during match play rounds) during the fourth round of the Lady Ebonite Classic to take control of the leaderboard after 26 games. Dorin-Ballard is averaging 217.34 with a 5,831 pinfall. The Player of the Year leads Kelly Kulick, Union, NJ by three pins. "During the morning I didn't like my ball reaction so I came in with a game plan to find a ball that I could play on the 1-2-3- boards and stay within the pocket," said Dorin-Ballard. "I started at the low end, which plays better outﾉby the fifth game I couldn't play 1-2-3 so I moved in a little." Dorin-Ballard got off to a blistering start as she tallied a 733 series (236-240-257). Of her six victories, four came against players that are currently in the tournament's top 10. The 2001 Rookie of the Year, Kulick fell back one spot to second partially due to a 3-5-0 effort. The former Morehead University star bowler ended the night with a 220.69 and a 5,829. "It was a tough day at the office," said Kulick. "I didn't have as much carry as I did earlier in the day. Most people were playing out but I was stubborn and played a part of the lane most people weren't. I lost a lot of ground but tomorrow there are 16 games and a lot can happen." Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas stayed in third with a 4-4-0 session, a 217.23 clip and a 5,768 total. Perez's best game of the night came when she defeated Dorin-Ballard 267-209. Carol Gianotti-Block, Australia, continued to climb the ladder moving from seventh to fourth. The Aussie went 6-2-0 with 214.03 and 5,761. She holds a 46-pin margin over Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Linden, NJ, who for the fourth straight round is in the top five with 5-3-0, 214.03 and 5,715.
【PWBA】 Lady Ebonite Classic 【Round 3】
Kelly Kulick "Yesterday the lanes had more hold than they did todayﾉthe middle was much dryer and you had to attack differently," said Kulick. "With the middle out of play, I tried moving a little right and playing a little firmer." The tournament leader by 125 pins over Maxine Nable, Australia, Kulick's production was steady with her first five games registering scores of 201 or better. Her best output was a 235 to start the round. After moving 12 spots on the standings sheet in round two, Nable held her position in second with a 219.22 and 3,946. The Aussie finished the day with a 649 series (234-204-211). Rachel Perez, San Marcos, Texas jumped three spots to third with 218.05 and 3,925. One of the hotter players on tour in the last three weeks, Perez blasted off a 712 series (224-268-220) to open the morning. Attempting to make her third consecutive TV finals appearance and eighth this season, Kendra Gaines, Sebring, Fla. maneuvered into fourth with 217.27 and 3,911. Last week Gaines finished second at the Burlington Open. The former TEAM USA member is eight pins ahead of Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, who stayed in the top five for the third straight session with 216.03 and 3,903. Kim Terrell provided the highlight film of the stanza by racking up the tournament's first 300 game. For Terrell it was her third perfect performance this season and 23rd of her career. Carol Gianotti-Block, Australia, notched the top six-game total with a 1,399 and a 233.16 average. Gianotti-Block went from 20th to seventh and now has tournament totals of 214.44 and 3,860. Marianne DiRupo, Succasunna, NJ was the last to cash with 200.83 and 3,615. Brenda Norman, Indianapolis, Ind. was the final top 24 cut at 201.22 and 3,622. |
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