Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Rick Shawver 700 Tournament Scratch Champion, Rich Schefft takes Handicap title

Rick Shawver posted a tournament high 299 en route to an 823 series to take top honors in this years LBA -Bowled Solutions 700 Tournament.  Rich Schefft found the mark to capture the handicap 700 title.

165 bowlers particiapted in this years tournament featuring many of the top bowlers in the LBA.  Nautical Lanes played host to the tournament and bowlers were greeted with the new state of the art Brunswick automatic scoring system and 40" high def monitors.  Lorain's own 'Brooke Bowling' was on hand greeting bowlers Saturday nite selling 50/50 chances, Nautical Lanes partnered with  our friends from Miller Lite/Coors so plenty of specials and prizes also were part of the festivities.  The 700 Tourny committee headed by Don Sagert provided post bowling pizza and pop and plenty of door prizes and surprises made this 700 tournament memorable for all the bowlers and fans on hand.

Other tourny highlights included Billy Mannillo firing a high game leading 280; only to be surpassed by Rick's 299 the last game of his set.
 The class of 2012 LBA Hall of Famers were announced in a pre-warm up announcement ceremony, with Dempsey Miller greeted and presented his recogntion letter by his son Sean, Hall member Al Frazier Jr. presented his brother Mark with the news and Pete Shullick was welcomed by his father Al.  Ed Hromada rounds out this years class.
 Thanks go out to all the bowlers and fans for their support of the 50/50 raffle, all proceeds will support Lorain Youth bowling through the  LBA Scholarship fund.
Bowled Solutions presented their sponsor award to Rick after the session as tourny champion and Griips glove supporter.

Focus now turns to the LBA City Tournament coming up in two weeks.   Get your entries in now!
Good bowling and check back in the next day or so for last weeks highlights from around the LBA



 

Monday, January 23, 2012

Bowled Solutions 700 Tournament This Weekend and weekly highlights

Expect a full squad of over 100 bowlers Saturday Night for the Bowled Solutions LBA 700 Tournament.  Openings are still available for Sunday's afternoon squad.
This years tournament features scratch and handicap brackets, a doubles option, Jackpot and everybowler is entered to win a new HD Television.  Lots of prizes will be given away throughout the tournament.

Get to the tournament early and plan to stay late as a Strike Jackpot will be held at the conslusion of each squad both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.  Each squad will be guarateed at least 2 jackpot winners and maybe more depending on number of entries sold.  They will be $1 each or 6 for $5.  We'll keep drawing names till we have jackpot strikes.

Bowlers in each session will be able to enjoy a little hospitality in the lounge area -compliments of  your 700 committee after the session and during the strike jackpot rounds.

Dick Bowser shot 300 last week and Jerry McKllip went spare 11 in a row for a nice 290.
Dick Bowser with his 300 stayed clean thoughout the 3 game set as did Rob Weigand and Gary Chopcinski rolling clean series last week.

Just in:  Doug Skladan left 2-sour apples in one game last Monday Nite, put some fingers in that ball Doug!

Good Bowling to all, and we'll see you at Nautical Lanes this weekend for the 700!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Joe Gummo Crowned LBA 800 Tournament Champion

Joe Gummo out paced 25 of the LBA's Top Shots capturing the 2012 Lorain USBC Bowling Association 800 Tournament held today at Nautical Lanes.  Shooting 246, 257 and 244 over three pairs en route to his series high 747, Joe mastered tough conditions laid out for the title.

Al Frazier Jr. place 2nd with a 699, followed by Rick Parschen's 687 for third and the Sagert 'boys' Don and Duane rounded out the top 5 shooting 666 and 656 respectively.

Many of our friends and followers also were updated frequently throughout the afternoon as Lorain Bowling posted continuous updates on facebook, be sure to become of friend of Lorain bowling for more news and information.

Nautical Lanes was buzzing with a nice crowd on hand and pre-700 Tournament hype coupled with the Journals' feature story on Nautical Lanes and the Spevock brothers in today's paper.  Just 2 weeks till the 700 tourney; so if you're not in yet...the tournament is close to being full, get your entries in soon.

The City Tournament is slated for the 2nd and 3rd weekends in February, entry forms are available at all local centers, so get your teams and entries together.

good bowling to all-
dan

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Lorain USBC Bowling Association and LWBA Team up to set New Mark in support of BVL


BVL provides recreational and therapeutic programs and services to brighten the days of America's active duty and veteran service men and women

Lorain Bowlers rose to the challenge this year by dontating $2,635 to the BVL fund establishing a new contribution record in support of local veterans recreational services and products.  Once again this year the LBA and LWBA teamed up to raise money for this most worthy cause.  A special thanks from LBA committee chairman Don Sagert goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bowman for their special effort.  Over the past decade under the direction of immediate  past committee chair Bill Bremke and company; local bowlers have donated over $20,000 in support of BVL. 
The BVL is one of the USBC's supported charitable assocations and the LBA/LWBA is proud of our members and member bowling centers for your continued support.   Bowlers from all 5 certified centers; Rebmans Rec, Park Lanes, Nautical Lanes, Slovak Lanes and Lake Erie Lanes all participated in support of this record setting performance!
Your LBA actively supports worthy causes and we could not do it without the support of our local bowlers.   Thank you!




Monday, January 9, 2012

800 Tournament This Sunday! Highlights from last week...

The 16th Annual Lorain USBC Bowling Association 800 tournament will be held this Sunday January 15th at 3:00.   Nautical Lanes in Avon Lake is the Lorain USBC BA host center for this years tournament schedule.  The Top Guns of bowling in the LBA will square off vying for the 800 Tournament Championship.   Entry forms are available at all LBA bowling centers so get them in fast...time is running out.

Wayne Westerfeild stayed clean for a nice 693 series, Tom Hale shot 644 clean and John Gilleland had a 630 clean series reported.  Glen Browning had 244/225 and Chet Kelling 237/231 clean multiple games reported last week.

Having hot nights last week were:  Wayne Dixon +163, Bob Hiser 159, Marcello Torres 156, Bob Hollins 148, Jack Hall 147, Dave Ivey 140, Tim Upton 133, Dennis Wadsworth 122, Glen Browning 122, Scott Roule 121, Mike Callahan 116 and Tom Saltis 110 over average.

These ladies also showed up to bowl last week led by Mellissa Dvorscak's 127 over, Bev McCray 119, Shannon Lippert 101, Bonnie Zampieri 100, Mandy Gummo +99, Joyce St. Aubin 99 and Mary Lou Urban 90 pins over average.   Nice Shooting to all!

Rick Zakrajsek hosted the MOTIV test drive ball demo this past weekend at Rebmans.  Joined by fellow PBA member and Motiv staffer Brent Spangler and Lorains' own 'equipment guru' Adam Mishak- over 30 bowlers got the chance to test out and roll Motiv Bowling's recent releases.  Best of luck at the reginal and tour events to both Rick and Brent!   Thanks to Motiv Bowling for their support of bowling in Lorain!

Monday, January 2, 2012

Henson fires 1st 300! Tournament Updates and more!

Tyler Henson rolled his first 300 at Lake Erie Lanes last week en route to a nice 789 series!
Other league high scores from Delmonico's:  William 'Billy Hoe' Mannillo 733, Shinsky Builders; Dempsey Miller 716, Brian Hensley goes 710 (clean) in Consolidated C, Richard Danevich a nice 704 in Senior Friendship, Josh Robles 704 in Slovak Robles Properties, and Mike Salkiewicz 699 in Z-Graphics including a nice 299 game.

Tournament Round Up:  Lake Erie Lanes hosted the Holiday No Tap and congrats to Bruce Martin for taking top honors, Bob Richardson was runner up and Floyd Work finished 3rd.

Rebmans New Years Eve Tournament drew a nice crowd this past weekend, results will be forthcoming.

Baldo's Bash continues to be a big hit to 'Roll into the New Year'   Tourney host Baldo Campana was on hand greeting bowlers in celebration of his 87th Birtday!  Lot's of great prizes in this one, check back with bowling update for results.

Entries came out this week for The Dom Rebman Innagural Bowl slated for February! Another great tournament honoring one of Lorains Bowling Legends.
Also in February B's Car Stereo Scotch Doubles tourney, see Joe Dominguez for more details.

The Top Guns of the Lorain USBC will get toghether to fight it out for the 800 Tournament Championship on January 15th.  Featuring the areas top bowlers this tourament is a must see for bowling enthusiasts, so stop out to Nautical lanes to support your LBA and get your entry in soon if you've shot an 800.

The Bowled Solutions Lorain USBC BA 700 tournament is filling up fast.  Lots of fun and a large field of bowlers are sure to make this years tournament memorable, challenging and rewarding.  Plus  a chance for each entrant to win a TV, bowling ball or other great prizes.  Entertainment Saturday night after the tournament and a bowlers hospitality area after each squad guarantee the best value for your tournament entry.

City Tournament entries are out at all LBA bowling centers for the February championships.  Get your teams together now!

Check back this week for more bowling news from around the LBA!