Go to...
Post-Season Summer News
|
March 24, 2004 -- Week 25 Results
Splitsville
None reported.
Final Standings For the Season
There was a bit of confusion about this but, YES, last night's games
counted for points (as it has in previous years) and therefore set
the final overall standings for the year. Check out the new final
standings page to see the point totals for both season halves and the
overall season.
Doubles Results
Jill Conway and Vince Hoh got the highest overage scores. See the doubles
tournament page for detailed results for all doubles pairs.
Banquet is Friday April 2 at 6:00 pm at Montana's
The room will be open at 6pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30.
Also in the course of the evening, we will be soliciting nominations for
next year's league officers and asking if there should be any changes made
to the league bylaws. Note that
these are just nominations, and that voting on these issues will take
place at the next pre-season meeting in September.
Thanks to our "fun and games" hosts!
Thank you Sue Bushway for handling Mystery jackpot duties, and thank you
John Oliverio for overseeing the Lucky Strike games.
April Birthdays
 Birthday
wishes go out to Norvin Cronk (Apr 7), Kathie O'Brien (Apr 11), Guyla
Kryka (Apr 26), and June Cannon (Apr 30).
Summer Birthdays
Many more of our leaguemates are celebrating their birthdays outside of
bowling season. I could list them all here, but I think I'll wait till the
appropriate month....!
A Final Word on Teams, Captains, and Next Season
-
Team captains, you hold your team
franchise (team spot) with the league (see ABC/WIBC rule 104b). The
league secretary will be contacting you before the start of next
season to find out if you intend to bring your team back or not, and
what your roster will be. Look for this sometime in August.
-
Next season starts either September 8
or 15.
-
A pre-season meeting will be held the
week prior to Week 1. At the meeting we will confirm league
bylaws, vote on any changes to the bylaws, vote on officers
for the new season (who are to be nominated at this year's banquet), and hand out sanction applications for 2004-05. So
mark your calendars, watch your email (or voice mail) in August, and
we'll see you then!
Thank you for bowling, and
see you next season!
|
March 21, 2004 -- Tie-Breaker Results
The win goes to.... KDN.com.
Scores from this playoff game do not affect averages of the bowlers
(per ABC/WIBC rule 113a) and therefore the results do not get entered into
our bowling software. The results are listed here for your
reference.
| |
Team #2 - Here For The
Beer |
Team #3 - KDN.com |
| |
Denise Dunn |
149 |
Kathie O'Brien |
161 |
| |
Jeff Shoemaker |
140 |
Denise Durkin |
156 |
| |
Kathy Wyrwas |
120 |
Norvin Cronk |
136 |
| Scratch total |
|
409 |
|
453 |
| Team handicap |
|
192 |
|
162 |
| Handicap total |
|
601 |
|
615 |
|
March 17, 2004 -- Week 24 Results
And the Second Half Winner Is...:
Sorry but we don't know yet!!!!!
As you can see on Page 1 of the standings sheet, teams Here for the
Beer and KDN.com are tied in points for first place. Rule 26 of our
league bylaws (supported by ABC/WIBC
rule 113a) states that we need a one-game roll-off to determine the
actual winner of the second half. This game has been arranged to take
place Sunday March 21 at 2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come
out and watch this game.
Reminder: Everyone Bowls On Week 25 for our
Doubles Tournament
Splitsville
Denise Dunn got the 4-5-7!!
ABC/WIBC Honor Scores
John Oliverio's Game 1 score of 267 earns a recognition of "75 pins
over average". ABC has already conferred this award to him once this
season, so all we can do this time is say
"Congratulations!".
Banquet Reminder
Have you turned in your entree preference to Eddie? If not, give
him a call ASAP.
Pink Ladies Scores from 78th Annual DWBA City Tournament (March
13)
| |
Game 1 |
Game 2 |
Game 3 |
Pins |
| Nancy (Winnie) |
147 |
142 |
124 |
413 |
| Denise G (Frenchie) |
155 |
143 |
142 |
440 |
| Denise D (Cha Cha) |
133 |
134 |
152 |
419 |
| Kathy (Rizzo) |
133 |
104 |
154 |
391 |
| Sue H (Suzy-Q) |
200 |
144 |
142 |
486 |
| Total Pins (Scratch Series) |
2149 |
| Handicap (90% to 230) |
1239 |
| Handicap Series |
3388 |
As of March 14, the lowest score (in our division) to earn a cash award
was a handicap series score of 3467. (For the top spots in each
award category, go to www.detroitwba.com
and click on "Tourney Results".)
We were very honored to witness one lady (with an average in the
mid-160's) bowl a 299! Whispers started spreading in her 8th or 9th
frame, and the crowd of onlookers grew and grew. Out of respect when Nena
was up, no one else bowled. Then came the 11th strike. On her 12th and
final ball, Nena knocked down 9 pins. Applause, hugs, and tears for a lot
of women watching. What an accomplishment!
|
March 10, 2004 -- Week 23 Results
Splitsville
Kathy Wyrwas made the 1-2-10 washout!! (Game 2, Frame 6)
Reminders About the Final Two Position Round Weeks
-
Week 24 is once again a position round. Subs are welcome to participate
(which helps their own stats) but remember they are pacers only for
position round games.
-
The team who ends up in first place
after Week 24 is the winner of the second half of the season.
-
On Week 25,
the first and second half winners go head to head to determine the overall
season champ, and all bowlers will be taking place in a doubles
tournament. Doubles pairs are determined by final averages: the highest
and lowest average will be paired up, the second highest and second lowest
will be paired up, etc. You bowl with your regular team of course; these
pairings are "on paper" only. If you are absent on Week 25, your
absentee score will be used (i.e. your average minus 10 pins).
-
Sorry subs, but the doubles tournament
pairs up only permanent bowlers. It is also considered the final
position round. You are welcome to bowl as a pacer only.
|
March 3, 2004 -- Week 22 Results
Splitsville
Dan Finkelstein picked up the 5-10!!
Jeff Shoemaker made the 5-7!!
Banquet Update: Bring Music!
Guyla Kryka will be bringing a CD boombox to the banquet, so please bring
music CD's to play during and after dinner! Tip: Use
removeable labels with your name on them to label your CDs and their
cases, to help your music get back to you at the end of the night.
Please see the banquet page for time,
place, maps, etc.
March Birthdays
The
only birthday honoree this month is Adrienne Ray (March 26).
Bowl With The Pros on March 13 and 14, 2004!
Ever wonder what it would be like to bowl with professional bowlers? Well, here is your chance!!
The PBA World Championship Pro-Am
Tournament is coming to Taylor Lanes (Eureka Rd just west of Telegraph)
this month. You can enjoy a brunch with the pros, and also sign up
to bowl 3 tournament games with 3 different professionals as your
partner! Youths can also register if they are participating in a
YABA sanctioned league. Youths compete in one of several divisions based
on their average.
-
Brunch is served buffet-style during
practice sessions 8am-10:30am both days. Just $15 covers both
brunch and the cost of bowling in the practice sessions.
-
To bowl, four squad times are available
each day. Entry fee is $79 for adults or $45 for youths. Or buy a new
ball and pay $155 or $175 (based on model) for both the ball and entry
fee combined. ($175 is for either a Brunswick Inferno or Raging
Inferno, and $155 is for either a Brunswick Monster Bruiser or Monster
SlayR. Save $10 if you are age 62 or over!)
-
The brochure/entry form for this event
is available at Plaza Lanes.
-
Additional information is available at http://www.taylorlanesbowling.com/
and http://www.pba.com/ (includes TV
schedule).
Additional Tournament Opportunities
See our tournament page for additional
details about these events.
-
Going to the Kentucky Derby this year?
Well, the 55th Annual Kentucky Derby Tournament is in town too for
April, May, and June. Both men and women bowlers are welcome.
-
Another popular event is the 59th
Annual Shammy Burt Tournament, which is held in Toledo, OH. Squad
dates started in November and continue through June. Traditionally all
men, recent years have seen an increase in all-women squads. Entries are still
open.
-
A bit closer to home is the 54th Annual
Hamtramck Classic, another mixed tournament. Squad times are Saturdays
and Sundays now through July 25.
|
February 25, 2004 -- Week 21 Results
Splitsville
Tony Kryka made the 5-6-7!!
ABC/WIBC Honor Scores
Kevin's Game 2 score of 274 put him oh-so-close to an award. Men need 100
pins over average in a game (or 150 pins in a series) to earn this
recognition, and Kevin's score was 86 pins over. While ABC doesn't care,
we do! And winning mystery for this game made it even sweeter. Nice
game, Kevin!! J
Reminder: Doubles Tournament Coming Up
On Week 24, the winner of the second half will be determined. On Week 25,
the first and second half winners go head to head to determine the overall
season champ, and all bowlers will be taking place in a doubles
tournament. Doubles pairs are determined by final averages: the highest
and lowest average will be paired up, the second highest and second lowest
will be paired up, etc. You bowl with your regular team of course; these
pairings are "on paper" only. If you are absent on Week 25, your
absentee score will be used (i.e. your average minus 10 pins).
Announcement: Banquet Date and Location Are Decided
-
This year's banquet will take place on
Friday April 2 at Montana's (same place as last year.) The banquet
room will open at 6pm, with dinner being served at 6:30. If you need a
map, please see the banquet page.
-
In addition to distributing awards ($),
also taking place at the banquet will be nominations for next year's
league officers and confirming our league bylaws and suggesting any
changes to them. Voting on these things will take place at a
pre-season meeting in September, so you'll have all summer to think
about them.
-
Dinner menu: There will be 3-4
entrees from which to choose. You must make your choice ahead of time
to help the kitchen serve us efficiently. Ed Henderson will be
distributing an entree sign-up sheet at bowling in the next couple of
weeks.
-
Banquet costs: Regular
league members pay nothing; this comes out of our fees. You may invite
substitute bowlers, spouses, former league members, etc as guests. The
banquet cost for guests is $17.
IF YOU ARE BRINGING A GUEST: Please add their name to the entree
sign-up sheet so that they are included in the headcount.
|
February 18, 2004 -- Week 20 Results
Splitsville
Kathie O'Brien got the 7-8-9!!
Denise Dunn got the 3-7!! (Game 2, Frame 3)
Ed Henderson got the 3-7-10!!
Guyla Kryka made the 5-10!!
Bowl for the Cure® Newsworthy Results
-
A heartfelt "Thank you!"
goes to Linda Marler for her efforts at securing pledge sponsors for
this event. The donations she raised totaled $470.70.
-
If you missed out on getting pledges,
your donation to Bowl for the Cure® is still welcome and
appreciated. Please contact Kathy Wyrwas for details.
Mark Your Calendars: March 13 for DWBA City Tournament
-
Our very own Pink Ladies are returning
to this tournament for an afternoon of fun - and even a bit of
bowling. Please stop by Sterling Lanes on Saturday March 13 at 1:30 to
cheer on your league-mates in this event, and go for dinner afterwards
too. Sterling Lanes is located at 33200 Schoenherr Road (just north of
14 Mile Rd) in Sterling
Heights.
-
PS: The Pink Ladies are Rizzo (Kathy
W), Cha Cha (Denise Dunn), Frenchie (Denise G), Winnie (Nancy), and
Suzy-Q (Sue Hodor). Suzy-Q is our newest Pink Lady, replacing Stella
(Becky) whose work commitments this year kept her from bowling.
|
February 11, 2004 -- Week 19 Results
Splitsville
No reported (successful) split conversions.
Next Week: Position Round AND Bowl For the Cure® Night
-
Come ready to bowl your best next week,
as it is once again a position round. Subs are welcome to participate
(which helps their own stats) but remember they are pacers only for
position round games.
-
Is anyone participating in Bowl for the
Cure®? Please contact
your secretary for pledge sheets and information on turning in
your pledged donation.
Did You Know....?
The "most improved average" listed on each week's score
sheet is not a week-by-week recognition. Instead, it looks at the
change in bowlers' averages between Week 1 and the current week, and
reports the one with the largest increase.
|
February 4, 2004 -- Week 18 Results
Splitsville
Jeff Shoemaker made the 4-7! (Game 1, Frame 10)
Vince Hoh made the 4-7-9-10!!!
Norvin Cronk picked up the 5-7!!
ABC/WIBC Honor Scores
Back on Week 14, John Oliverio had earned over average
awards. His award goodies from ABC arrived this week. John received a
patch for his 125 over average series, a pen for his 75 over average
game, and a bonus pen and pencil set.
February Birthdays
Birthday honorees this month
include: Ed Henderson (Feb 7) and Ron Nastal (Feb 21).
Mark Your Calendars: The Banquet Date Will Be...
Friday, April 2, 2004. Unless we absolutely can't get a reservation
on that date. The location is still TBD. The scouting team is hard at work
sampling and talking to banquet managers. (What a rough
assignment!)
Montana's (where we were last year) is on the list. Also to be scouted
(i.e. taste tested) are Archie's (Plymouth Rd between Merriman and
Middlebelt) and Mama Mia's (Plymouth Rd just west of Inkster Rd). If you
have another place in mind, please contact Eddie. See
the banquet page for more information.
|
January 28, 2004 -- Week 17 Results
Splitsville
Denise Durkin got the 5-10!
Tony Kryka got the 3-7!
Scott Collier got the 4-6-10!
Reminder: Bowl for the Cure® Night coming up on Week 20
(February 18)
Please
consider joining with WIBC, the Komen Foundation, and thousands of bowlers
in the fight to strike out breast cancer. If you are participating, start
thinking about what your per-pin pledge will be and start asking friends
and family to sponsor you for additional per-pin amounts. See
details below.
Pledging "a penny per pin" (an amount suggested by WIBC) is
hardly expensive. For example, if your scores were 160-158-149, your
series would be 467, which means your total pledge amount would be $4.67.
That's less than five dollars! Need a Substitute Bowler?
Don't forget to check out the sub list here.
Includes contact numbers.
|
January 21, 2004 -- Week 16 Results
Splitsville
John Oliverio got the 6-7-10!
Ron Nastal got the 1-2-4-10 washout!
Denise Goldie got the 5-10! (Game 1, Frame 7)
Steve Marler made the 2-4-5-10 and a 5-10!
Reminder: DWBA 78th Annual City Championship Tournament
Ladies... entries close for this tournament February 14. Tournament dates
are February 21, 22, 28, 29, and March 6, 7, 13, 14. It will be held at
Sterling Lanes at 17 Mile/Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. If you
would like to field a team and include bowlers who are not in our league,
note that their league must be sanctioned through DWBA to be eligible for
this tournament. For additional questions or a copy of the entry form,
please contact Kathy Wyrwas.
Interested in traveling to Wichita, KS, in April, May or June for the 85th Women's International Bowling Congress
(WIBC) Championship
Tournament? Entries are closing for this event on January 30. See www.wibctournament.com
for details.
|
January 14, 2004 -- Week 15 Results
First Big Snow of the Year
Thanks to everyone who braved the snowy road conditions last night to come
out and bowl. If this happens again this season and you feel you don't
want to be on the roads or rush to get to Plaza, that's fine - your safety
concerns come first! Just remember to call one of your teammates or
the league secretary to let them know you won't be present. Your absentee
score will be used.
Splitsville
Ed Henderson got the 3-10!
Amber McMillen got the 2-7!
Position Round Next Week!
Week 16 is yet another position round. (First place plays second place,
third place plays fourth place, etc.) Subs are welcome to participate
(which helps their own stats) but remember they are pacers only for
position round games. Banquet Planning Time
It's time to start thinking about this year's end-of-season
banquet. Ed Henderson (as our Vice Pres) is looking for ideas and
suggestions. For example, should we return to Montana's? Go back to
Buddy's? Try somewhere new? If you'd like to help Eddie with pulling
this event together, please email or call him. (His contact information is
on the banquet page.)
|
January 7, 2004 -- Week 14 Results
Splitsville
Dan Finkelstein got the 5-10! (only once!)
Tom Perry got the 3-7 (Game 1, Frame 8) and the 3-10 (Game 3, Frame
2)!
June Cannon also got a 3-10 (Game 3, Frame 6)!
ABC/WIBC Honor Scores
John Oliverio earned two ABC special achievement awards tonight. His Game
1 score of 257 earned a "75 pins over average (game)" award, and
his 672 scratch series score of 672 earned a "125 pins over average
(series)" award. John will receive a patch from ABC from each of
these awards. Congratulations on these high scores, John!
January Birthday Recognition
Birthday honorees this month
include: Theresa Belser (Jan 1), Dan Finkelstein (Jan 10), Nancy
Waskiewicz (Jan 18), and Tony Kryka (Jan 21). Cheers!
GDBA Annual Meeting: January 11
A flyer was left on each team's table tonight announcing this year's GDBA
(Greater Detroit Bowling Association) Annual Meeting on Sunday January 11
at 1:00 pm, to be held at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights. All
male bowlers in our league belong to the GDBA, and may attend this
meeting. League officers and team captains are also welcome to attend.
GDBA is encouraging each league to be represented at this meeting. If you
are interested and would like a reminder of the agenda, please contact
your secretary.
Bowl For the Cure® Night: February 18 (Week 20)
February is Bowl for the Cure® month. Bowl for the Cure®
is a breast cancer awareness and fundraising initiative in partnership
with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This is the most common
type of cancer among women. This year, over 211,000 women will be
diagnosed, and more than 39,000 women will die of this disease. Please
consider joining with WIBC, the Komen Foundation, and thousands of bowlers
in the fight to strike out breast cancer.
In honor of this initiative, February 18 will be our league's Bowl for
the Cure® night. Here's how it will work:
-
Pledge a "penny per pin" (or
other amount) for your scratch series score on Week 20. Invite friends
and family to sponsor you and also pledge a "penny per pin"
(or other amount). Pledge sheets are available at www.bowlforthecure.com.
(Note that Week 20 is also a Position Round, so we all will be bowling our best
anyway, right?!)
-
Participation is optional. Pacers are eligible to participate.
Donations are tax-deductible, and receipts will be provided.
-
All proceeds raised will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation as follows: Turn in your pledge money to the league, then
our league turns over the proceeds to WIBC, and then WIBC will pass on
the donation to the Komen Foundation in our league's name.
For receipts or questions on participating, contact your league
secretary. For general information about Bowl for the Cure®, visit
www.bowlforthecure.com,
www.breastcancerinfo.com,
and www.komen.org. Thank
you!
|
December 17, 2003 -- Week 13 Results
Accomplishments
Sue Bushway made a 6-7-10 split!
Amber McMillen made the 5-7 in Game 2, Frame 2.
Linda Marler also picked up a 5-7 split!
Congratulations on 200 games to Scott Collier (211, Game 1) and Tom
Perry (200, Game 2). There has been a lot of high scoring lately, but no
ABC/WIBC honor scores since Week 5.
NO BOWLING DECEMBER 24, 31.
Wishing you happy and safe holidays! See you again on January
7.
|
Announcements From Weeks 1-12 Have Been Archived
To review announcements and news from our season's first half (Weeks 1
thru 12), click here.
|