Tuesday, December 27, 2011

This past week's highlights! Tournament Updates!

Congrats!- Matt Daub and Jeff Marcero on your 300's!
Ron Bowman strikes 11 x in a Row for 290.
Frank Krempasky is clean for 740, Brandon Kozusko stays clean for 701 and Al Frazier Jr. shoots a clean 713 series.
Bo Russel in Consolidated C shot his first 700....Welcome to the 700 tournament...and speaking of the
Bowled Solutions Lorain USBC BA 700 Tournament...Saturday squad is nearly filled...that's January 28th so get your entry in ASAP...Sunday squad should be the biggest in recent history...so be sure to get your 700 entry in fast...Every bowler signed up gets a chance to win a new TV, lots of prizes and a bowlers hospitality room after each session.
800 tournament entries out as well for Januray 15th.

Start 2012 off right...Rebmans hosts the New Years Eve no tap tournament on Saturday afternoon and the 8th Annual Baldo Bash is New Years Day Sunday with squads at noon and 3:30...enter now to get your place in all local tournaments.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Recent Bowler Accomplishments Reported

Brent Hochevar shoots 299 and  a 290 over the past week!  Good Shootin Brent!
Keith 'Musky" Muskiewicz goes 299.
Don Greenleaf stays clean for a nice 748 series.

Other clean games reported ( nice spare shooting to all!):  Bill Hall-208,192, Paul Baxter 237, Tony Gonnella 205, Ed Fullerton 206, John Gilles 204, Bob Kerecz 190, Bill Vandergrift 203, Ray Asik 199, Ray Koba 191, Ron Lewis 201 and way to go Bev Zahorec 216 clean!

These bowlers had nice nights with over average series: Jason Hower 159 and 120 over, Matt Ritz +139, Joe Pataky +132, Joe Kozak 127, Mike Durbin 124, Scott Buddie 117, Vern Taylor and Bob Beach each 110 over, Scot Lunn, Mike Haskill and Marc Amos all +103, Jason Lunn and Tom Gleason at 102 over, Ray Koba goes 99 over, Bill Hall +97 and Paul Baxter shoots 95 pins over average.

Virginia Erdy had a great night shooting 141 pins over, Jen King was +112, Teri Burich 111 over and Jenny Bemer was 96 over!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

700 Tournament-Filling UP Fast! -Just in From Tournament Director Don Sagert

Don’s Top 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Bowl the 700 Tournament

                                                                

#10   YOU earned it…NOW bowl it:  Open to any LBA bowler (male or female) who has ever shot a 700 in a sanctioned league or tournament!

#9   You can make it into the Bowling Update Blog!

#8  Every bowler receives a shoe backpack bag to carry your shoes and accessories!

#7  Every bowler entered has a chance to win a new Bowling Ball!

#6.  It’s at Nautical Lanes!  The Spevock brothers our tournament hosts promise a great time, entertainment and music after the Saturday Squad, a great opening ceremony and Rockin National Anthem!  And a Bowlers Hospitality area with snacks after each squad from your LBA 700 Committee.

#5  Hey it’s only $25!

#4  Plenty of door prizes, raffles, side pots, brackets/ handicap and scratch, Strike Jackpot!

#3 Special Side Cash prizes for top 3 Seniors! *see rules

#2 Every bowler is entered for a chance to WIN a New Flat Screen HD Television!
And The NUMBER 1 Reason to Bowl the LBA/Bowled Solutions 700
Tournament:  The Chance to be the 2012-  700 Tournament Champion,  Awards presentation at the Annual LBA Hall of Fame Dinner, A fancy new jacket and Bragging Rights for a year!

All this for Just 25 Bucks!



Pick up your entry form now...Enter Now… Spots are limited, Saturday Night Squad nearly full


Saturday, December 17, 2011

Tis the Season...Holiday Tourneys and Lorain USBC BA Events

Holiday No-Tap open to bowlers 50+ at Lake Erie Lanes the day after Christmas, Monday Dec. 26th.  Call Lake Erie Lanes at 967-5260 or entry forms available at area bowling centers.

Happy New Year 2012, New Years Eve No Tap at Rebmans Recreation New Years Eve Saturday afternoon at 1:00.  Mens, Womens and Age brackets includes some New Years Cheer and snacks!

Baldo's Bowling Bash New Years Day, celebrate and roll in the New Year with Baldo celebrating his 87th Birthday in the 8th Annual no tap tourney.   Entry forms out now!  Lot's of prizes and fun!

Valentines fun in the B's Car Stereo Couples Scotch Doubles Tournament.  Held at Cedar Lanes Saturday February 12th.  See Joe Dominguez for info.   More info on this one as it gets a bit closer!

Lorain USBC BA 800 Tournament is January 15th at this year's LBA host site Nautical Lanes.  Entry forms are out at all LBA bowling centers.

"The" 700 Tournamnet is Janualry 28 and 29 at Nautical Lanes.  Entry forms are out at all LBA Bowling Centers.  Quickly becomming the talk in the tournament circles, we hear that Saturday squad is filling up quickly, lots of new bowlers getting into the fun...So get your entries in ASAP.  Bowled Solutions is our Tournament title sponsor once again...be sure to take a look at the new griips gloves!  Plenty of sponsors have steppped up to make this fun filled and competitive event the best in history.  Bowler hospitality area after the session, music and entertainment and lots of prizes headline this years 700 Tournament.   Thanks to our many sponsors; First Federal, Intralot/OH Lottery, Ole' Roy's, Dottie Perez realty, Lighthouse Insurance, Robert Mackin, Ondus Auto, Avon Chiropractic, Romco, Delmonico's Barber Shop and Let me take care of your Equipment Adam Mishak!  Plenty of prizes and chances to Win Big this year!

Rosewood Enterprises and Joel 'Smitty' Smith once again support the LBA City Championships Tournament in February.  Entry forms out in the next week...so get your teams together now.


HO HO-GO Bowling today!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Santa's Been Good to these Bowlers, This week's Updates

From Lake Erie Lanes:  Rich Piskur is Hot too!  Shooting 806 last week and a nice 300 as well, Rich will be giving his daughter the ring he earned for this one!  Merry Christmas   Rusty Kazee shoots a nice 815, Jeff Marcero shoots a nice 299.  Mike Temple, George Patchen and Tyler Henson record 11 in a row.
Over average:  Sean Athey 118, JJ Dvorscak 114, Shawn Nachman 108, Robert Konopka 96 and Craig Phillips +93  in Vermilion insurance/Rudys Grill leagues.  Drew Miller goes +105, Shelly May +96, Golden Carpenter 105 over and in Party Mixers Mike Akers 111, John Massaros 110 and Nellie Foisy 98 over average!   Good shooting!

At Rebmans:  Congrats to Rob Wiegand on his first 300!   Also shooting 300's Jason Stiwald and Greg Zeise. James Nunnally and Pete Kallas both go 11 in a row for 290, Mike Pintur stays clean for 735 series.  Jason Leibacher has a big nite 131 over average with a nice 259 game in there.  Ryan Szafran is +115, Walter Zook +112, Fred Beiswenger, Gene Calhoun, Ray Lyons and Gene Andrews all are 90+  over in Senior Fellowship.    I have to point out some great spare shooters here with clean games of 235, 224 Chet Kelling, 211, 192 for Stan Rzaca, 210 and 199 clean for Tony Vazquez, Jim JJ Jakubowski 228, Bob Yarsky 205 and Mel Nieto clean 188.   Good Shooting guys!

Friday, December 9, 2011

More Tournament News: Lake Erie Lanes to Host Holiday No-Tap December 26th

I don't know about you, but I'm gettin a bit old for the annual 'Turkey Bowls' with my son...playing football on Thanksgiving day...So I'll be opting for this years Holiday Tournament held at Lake Erie Lanes the day after Christmas.  Open to bowlers 50 and over, this will be a No-Tap format, with the first roll of the balls starting at 1:00 pm.  Just a $15 entry free, this one pays 1 in 5...so don ye alls new Christmas sweater and join in the fun!   For info call Lake Erie Lanes at 967-5260 for more information or check your local center for entry forms.

Speaking of Lake Erie for the Holidays, we hear they are hosting a New Year's eve party complete with bowling and lots of fun to ring in the New Year.

And if that's not enough holiday bowling for you...The Eighth Annual Baldo's Bowling Bash is New Years Day at Rebmans with two afternoon squads.  Entry forms are out at your local center.

Lorain USBC Bowling Association 700 and 800 Tournament entry forms are out now!   Pick one up and sign up quick.  The 700 Tournament is garnering a lot of buzz...Lots of prizes and specials at this one!   Saturday Nite squad is said to be the Place to Be on January 28th!

Be sure to visit facebook and become a friend of Lorain Bowling...daily historical updates of bowling in Lorain and more, or visit the LBA home site at www.lorainbowling.com.

Good Bowling!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

McKiel stays Hot, Chris Neiding shoots 299, Dominguez converts 7-10 and other news from around the lanes

Jay McKiel shoots 300 last nite (Delmonicos -Rebmans), Last Week Chris Neiding shoots a nice 299 at Lake Erie Lanes and Joe Dominguez makes the 7-10 split to lead the 'hit parade' over the past week.

Other Highlights reported over the past week:  Michelle Hathaway shoots 109 over  and JJ Dvorscak 100 over at Lake Erie in Party Mixers mixed league.  Tom Springborn also hits the century mark for over average last week.

Each day be sure to check out (and make us a favorite or bookmark us) at www.lorainbowling.com the official Lorain USBC Bowling Assn website, or become a friend of Lorain Bowling on facebook...below you will find LBA postings on historical accomplishments each day.  The website and facebook are great resources for bowler information and highlights!
On This Day In The LBA . . . December 8

1957 Yuhas, William 298
1990 Tidmore, Lo 299
1993 Frazier, Mark A. 300
... 1994 Hardie, Mark J. 299
1996 Cunningham, Brad W. 300
1999 Jacobs, Steve 300
2000 Carpenter, Gordon 805
2003 Miller, Dempsey 299
2007 LaChance, David W, Sr 300
2008 Bowser, Richard D. 300
2009 Hromada, Jerome M. 300
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Monday, December 5, 2011

Tournament Time! Roll in the New Year at Baldo's Bowling Bash, 700 Tournament Entry forms out

This tournament just keeps growing...the 8th annual Baldo's Bowling Bash will be held at Rebmans Recreation on January 1st.  This year Baldo Campana (Lorain USBC Bowling Assn Hall of Famer) will celebrate his 87th birthday with his second favorite passion-bowling (we all know his family is #1) and over 300 bowlers.  This No-Tap format will attract league and recreational bowlers competing for an estimated $2,500+ in prizes.  Raffles, door prizes and lots of fun to be had.   Look for entry forms now at your local bowling center.

Speaking of a growing Tournament...This years' Lorain USBC Bowling Associations 700 tournament is sure to be the biggest in recent memory.  Tournament Director Don Sagert has plenty of surprises up his sleeve to assure this year's tournament is the Best ever!  Every eligible bowler needs to enter this one...A great prize fund, a chance to win a TV, prizes and a hospitality reception await all bowlers.  This years tournament will be held at Nautical Lanes on January 28th and 29th, The Spevock brothers (our hosts at Nautical) will host this fun filled tournament, look for entertainment after Saturday's shift, specials for bowlers and prizes.   This tournament is formatted for both a fun and challenging experience, so enter now, plan on bringing your friends and family too, they'll have lots of fun!  Keep checking Bowling Update for more 'surprise' announcements on this tournament.   Entry forms are out now at all LBA bowling centers.  Get your entries in early to assure your spot!

800 tournament will be held January 22nd and the City Tournament weekends beginning February 11th.   Entry forms will be out soon!

Keep up to date with all your bowling news here at Bowling Update, check back often.
Until then...Good Bowling!

Friday, December 2, 2011

Lorain USBC Youth Championships Held at Lake Erie Lanes-Congrats to all the Bowlers

GREATER LORIAN YOUTH BOWLING ASSOCIATION
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT – NOVEMBER 2011
                                                                         LAKE ERIE LANES


Note:  15 year old Courtney Thompson rolled a perfect “300” game with a 729 series on October 23, 2011.  Her games were 246-300-183.  She is the first youth female bowler to roll a 300 and 700 series. 
 Jacob Casto who bowled in the Pros of Tomorrow League at Lake Erie Lanes is still the youngest youth male bowler to roll a “300” game on September 25, 2004.  He was 13 years old at the time and rolled games of 160-300-246 for a 706 series. 

Championship Recap Highlights:
Big Winners were Spencer Labis of Lake Erie Lanes winning (5) All Events handicap & scratch, doubles, singles and team – all 1st place.   Alex Kozich (girl) won 1st place in team, and also in her mixed and female doubles events.  Courtney won 1st place in all events handicap & scratch along with her singles 1st place.  Collin Velasquez won 1st place in team, all events scratch, and doubles in his mixed doubles event. 

The Youth Bowlers will celebrate their perforamances at their awards banquet Sunday, December 11, 2011, 1:00 pm at Rosebud on Oberlin Avenue.

Special thanks to Betty Velasquez for her report and leadership with the Youth Program.
Tournament Bracket and Age Breakdowns
GIRLS  DOUBLES A
1 Selena Frazier & Alex Kozich 1408
MIXED DOUBLES A
1 Alex Kozich & Collin Velasquez 1392
2 Kayla Thompson & Gino Delmonico 1287
MIXED DOUBLES B
1 Zoey Lias & Tony Hugo 1313
BOYS DOUBLES A
1 Spencer Labis & David Lewis 1404
2 Solomon Fenn & Zack Pilger 1357
3 Jacob Hromada & Collin Velasquez 1330
BOYS  DOUBLES B
1 Nathan Shafer & Thomas Milam 1385
2 Hunter Cyran & Aiden Adams 1338
GIRLS SINGLES A
1 Courtney Thompson 708
2 Selena Frazier 703
GIRLS SINGLES B
1 Makayla Velasquez 675
BOYS SINGLES A
1 Bryan Martin 755
2 Zack Pilger 741
3-Tie Brandon Velasquez 736
3-Tie David Lewis 736
4 Dylan Mishak 727
5 Xavier Kurpely 714
6 Joshua Fenn 712
BOYS SINGLES B
1 Spencer Labis 760
2 Justin Zakrajsek 702
3 Anthony Zapata 689
4 Gabe Aponte 652
BUMPERS
1 Mia Ksenich 355

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Jerry 'Romy' Hromada shoots 299 and Other Highlights

Jerry Hromada shot a nice 299 last night in the Monday Nite Classic league at Rebmans.

Other nice scores that count towards Bowler of the Month include:
Dave Moore 723 and Jan Malinowski 707 Clean Series in UAW Friday Night league.
Ron Bowman clean 686 series in Z-Graphics Mixed.
Al Bender had a nice 279 in Elks at Slovak Lanes.
Ron Howell made plenty of spares en route to a clean 216 in Golden Agers at Slovak!

Over Average:  John Stafford 108, Dan Beachler 106, Frank Szendry 97,Larry Polonkay 112, Jan Malinowski 107, Dale Haynes Sr. 95, Jim Adkins 92, Bren Phelan +147 way to go!, Mike Salkiewicz 93 and Jan Triska.

Be sure your league secretaries are turning in scores and accomplishments for Bowler of the Month and Year Consideration.  Learn more go to www.lorainbowling.com your home of the Lorain USBC Bowling Association.

Good Bowling!  -Dan

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Jay McKiel Sets New Lorain City Series Mark with 878

First:  Congratulations Jay on back to back 300's in games 1 and 2 and closing out the night with 33 consecutive strikes on route to establishing the New Lorain City High Series Mark of 878.  Jay also is now the holder of the high 'House' series at Rebmans with his total.

Now the rest of the story('s):  During the Monday nite Classic League (held on the east side) Jay finished the night with a nice 297.  now fast forward to Wednesday night in the Delmonicos Barbershop league (west side)...lanes 9 and 10 proved to be just that for Jay as he saw nothing but 9's and 10's-33 strikes in a row followed by a ringing ten in the 10th/spare...9 count (pesky 10 again) on his fill ball.  After game two the buzz really started as he just went 300/300...take into consideration his last game bowled Monday was 297...that's 897 for his last 3 games...the buzz continues...

After the first game most bowlers were aware of another 300 being shot...after the second game and the announcement...Game 2 Jackpot...'Jay McKiel' 300...calls began happening, tweets were going out and posts to Lorain Bowling's facebook page began to tell a story that we were on the verge of bowling history.   Check out Facebook -Lorain Bowling and re-live the excitement...posted...front 26, front 27....front 30, 31, 32, front 33 for Jay...needs 3 more for 900.  Each time Jay approached the lanes the crowds grew from both sides of the house, front row views from the bar were at a premium...keeping in stride Jay's first ball in the 10 was flush but leaving the dreaded 10...History was made as new high marks were established last night, exciting for Jay for sure, but equally exciting for all those that witnessed a great run and a Record shattering night in Lorain Bowling History.

Jay surpassed Andrew Plowman who shot 875 in 2005 to establish the new Lorain City record, he bested Bill Keegans 859 to establish the new Rebmans House mark.  Chaz Valasquez was on hand witnessing and cheering on Jay as he nearly shot total perfection and took aim at Chaz's 888 Lorain County series record.

More:  On facebook best wishes were being posted:  one poster noted-I'm glad I didn't get him in brackets...another asked, what kinda ball was he using...posted response-'Round'   Actually he was using a Roto Grip Cell Pearl.

Congrats Jay from Lorain's Bowling community..
and Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 21, 2011

High Series and Big Nights last week for Lorain Bowlers

As reported to the Morning Journal by league secretaries this past week
:
Jesse Hernandez shoots 823.

32 -700 series reported:  Top 5 700's this past reporting week: Norm Shinsky 777, Pat Ancog 772, Brad Saegert 770, Matt Daub 746, Charles Hood Jr. 748.
Speaking of 700's, the 39th Annual 700 Tournament will be held January 28 and 29th at Spevocks Nautical Lanes, entry forms should be out this week, check your local bowling center for entry.

Enjoying Big Nights:  JJ Dvosrcak at 221 over average, Dave Noonan Sr. and Larry Cunningham +137, Norm Shinsky +135, John Messaros +129, Jeff Carpenter +123, Joe Raccio and John Sheetz at +121, Dale Haynes +118, Bill Greenless +114, Roger Marks +110, Amanda Dodge +109, Marck StClarie +108, Gene Hubbard +103, Matt Daub and John Santos +101, Larry Brownell +100, Chuck Nolan +99, George Beecher +97 and Don Meiser +91.

Friday, November 18, 2011

MOTIV inks Lorain's Rick Zakrajsek

Rick Zakrajsek was recently signed to an equipment and apparel sponsorship deal with Motiv Bowling Products.  A division of Tech-line products- Motiv bowling balls use state of the art technology in their cores and covers.  We hear a Motiv demo day is being planned soon providing local bowlers a chance to try out some of the new balls like the Sigma Tour and Raptor...stay tuned for more details.   Rick currently ranked in the Top 30 of the PBA's Central Region points standings is competing in the LA-Z Boy Monroe Sports Center Central Region Championships this weekend.  Good Luck Rick! 

Also around town, Local PBA exempt Player, Chris Loschetter is member of the Brunswick staff, this past spring Chris captured two titles across the world in Asia.  In PBA off weeks, you can often find Chris bowling in Lorain at one of your LBA approved centers.

In many of our local houses some of the areas top bowlers can be seen sporting Griips Gloves jerseys, a product of Bowled Solutions a locally owned and USBC approved accessories company.  thanks Marshall for your support of the 700 Tournament.

Good bowling to all!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

High Score Highlights this past Week

Jason Stiwald shot his first 300 at Rebmans!  Congrats!
Brad Cunningham, Richard Schoolcraft and Pete Shullick all shoot 300!
Rich Piskur lights up Lake Erie lanes with 300!
Larae Head and Robert Mihalko go 11 in a row for 290's at Nautical Lanes.

Jesse Hernandez shoots a 300 on his way to a solid 823 at Rebmans this week!

Great Shooting!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Tournament Schedules Released

Spevocks Nautical Lanes will be the Lorain USBC's Host Center for this years 800, 700 and City Tournaments. 
*Tournament sites and hosts are determined on a revolving basis between Sanctioned Lorain USBC bowling centers.

800 Tournament will be January 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM

700 Tournament will be January 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM and January 29th at 1:00 PM

City Tournament Schedule is as follows:
February 11th at 3:00 and 7:00 PM
February 12th at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
February 18th at 3:00  and 7:00 PM
February 19th at 10:00 AM

Watch for entry forms and additional details at your local bowling center soon.

State and National Tournament entries are due in ASAP. 

Monday, November 14, 2011

One for the Ages

Congrats to LBA Hall of Famer Pete Kallas for rolling his 9th 300 game and at age 76! and Way to go to Courtney Thompson (age 15!) on her 300 during the Lorain City Youth tournament.  Now thats a generation gap but it was no gap that they did it within the same week in October. We think thats a new LBA record for youngest and oldest shooting a perfect game!

We have heard about other 300's this season, here's what we have:  Brad Cunningham, Dick Bowser, Jim Jurasin and last week Chuck Hood Jr. all at Rebmans.  Joe Sheets shot 300 at Lake Erie and Rusty Kazee a nice 815 over there as well!  Great shooting!

Just a bad break away or maybe a ringing 10...Robert Wiegand, Larry Cunningham, Brian Demyan and Rick Shawver all shot 299's and a shout out to Rufas Scott for a nice 297!

Good Rolling and High Scores to all!  Let us know what you think and any great news happening in your leagues!   Also visit us on facebook-Lorain Bowling for more Lorain USBC Bowling Assn. news and information.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Welcome to Bowling Update

Today we posted our first blog update on the Lorain Bowling scene.  Please check back for more updates and information.  Keep Sending in your scores and highlights to the Journal, we will be providing support to get the scores in asap.
The Lorain USBC Bowling Associaiton is proud to have sought out opportunties to bring bowling scores and news to you.  Continuing challenges and changes within the print media and the move to electronic mediums is why we have started this blog.  Your Lorain USBC Bowling Assoication is listening to our members and will work to keep you posted on what's happening in the bowling community.  On this blog you can find updates and information as we receive it.  Please feel free to add comments (good comments please and accomplishments of our local bowlers) and updates on what's happening in your leagues.
Check LBA out on facebook at- Lorain Bowling for scores and highlights too!  Go to lorainbowling.com the official website of the Lorain USBC Bowling Association for league, tournament and bowler information and accomplishments as well.

Watch for more exciting things from the LBA in the near future!

Good Rolling and High Scores to ya, till next time...

Week ending Nov 12 Highlights

Tim Adkins 111 over in Park Lanes Giovanni's League
Lake Erie Lanes Crazy Party Mixers report:  Missy Sheets 135 over, Sara Hugo 127 over, John Messaros 102 over and Anthony Workman 100 over...nice shooting!
Don Meiser 200 over last week in Vermilion deli and Grocery.
In Rudy's Bar and Grill:  Mark Jakubec 174+, John Szklar +127, Vern Taylor at 101 over, Matt Ritz and nice 100 over and Dan Zurcher with 90 over average.
Big shout out to Matt Janosek with his first 600 series and 118 over average, way to go!
Carol Zimmerman +111, Fran Perry and Liz Kitzler both at 101 over.
Arlene Thomas cleans up the update; with a 214 clean game.

Each week we will try to bring you some highlights and features to keep you up to speed on whats happening around town and in the bowling community.   And did I mention this past week; Pinky Polito left the Sour Apple-welcome to the club!

So Check in weekly at the least to catch up what's happening with Bowling In Lorain!