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March 22, 2006 – Week 26
Brackets and Lanes for Week 26
Team ZZTOD went the distance and is the winner of our first annual 1-Round
Elimination Tournament. Congratulations! For all scoring results,
refer to this NEW page on the site: Week
26 results
Doin' the Splits
Steve got the 2-4-10.
not sure what this means: John picked a 10 pin after 3 splits.
Banquet is March 31
Final update! Our dining room will be available at 7:30. If you
arrive earlier, join us in the bar for Happy Hour!
There will be a short league meeting at some point during the
banquet, to discuss the following: If you have any
suggestions for changes to how the league should operate next year,
please bring your suggestions! Also be prepared to nominate
league officers for next season. Change suggestions and nominations
will only be discussed; final decisions and voting will happen at the
pre-season meeting in September. New Date for our entry in
the Detroit Women's Tournament
Our Pink Ladies team will be bowling
in this event on Saturday April 8, at 1pm. The tournament is being held
all Saturdays and Sundays during April at Taylor Lanes, in Taylor, on
Eureka Road about 1/2 mile west of Telegraph. You are all welcome to be
our cheering gallery!! This year's Pink Ladies are Nancy (aka
"Winnie"), Denise Dunn ("Cha Cha"), Denise Goldie
("Frenchie"), Sue ("Suzy-Q"), and Jill.
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March 15, 2006 – Week 25
POLL: DO YOU WANT MORE WEEKS IN THE SEASON NEXT YEAR?
Only two people replied last week. Please let your voice be
heard!! Repeating the poll this week...
Has the season gone too fast for you? Do you want a few more weeks
to work on your average, or your bowling skills? Plaza Lanes has
already asked us to sign the contract for next year. If we want more
weeks, we need to know ASAP. Input from ALL bowlers (not just the
team captains) is requested. Please reply
Yes or No to your league secretary.
Doubles Results Posted
Game, series, and over-average amounts are
posted here! Congrats to Kevin and Guyla for a combined 80 pins
over average.
Brackets and Lane Assignment for Week 26 Tournament
Final standings after Week 24 were used to determine the team matchups for
next week. Instead of 1st place vs 2nd, 3rd vs 4th, Eddie the tournament
organizer decided it would be a more even distribution of ability to have
1st place vs last place, 2nd place vs 2nd-to-last, etc. The
resulting team pairings and and lane assignments are
posted here for your reference (PDF file). Score sheets for each team
will be available next week.
USBC Achievement Awards
Congrats to Kevin Murphy for finally snagging an award! (Not that
we've never seen your name on the sheet! ha.) His Game 1 score of 279 nets
him the 75 pins over average award.
Doin' The Splits
Santo Lupo got the 4-9.
Dianne Zagor got the 2-10.
Theresa Belser made the 3-7.
Dan Finkelstein made the 5-10.
Jill Conway got the 5-7.
Ed Henderson also got a 5-7.
Banquet is March 31 at Steak and Ale
Just a reminder. See the banquet page
for details.
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March 8, 2006 – Week 24
The Winner of the 2nd half is...
Team ZZTOD!
Congratulations to Dennis, Dianne, and Dennis!! On Week 25,
Team Triple S and Team ZZTOD will square off to see which team is the
season champ.
Final Point Standings
First place overall in points goes to: Team
"Triple S"!
Final standings are determined by adding up your 1st half points with your
2nd half points. To see how your team finished overall
for points, refer to the final point
standings overall page.
Tip: The resulting order is also used for determining lane assignments for the
Week 25 doubles tournament.
Doin' The Splits
Dianne Zagor made the 3-6-7-10.
Guyla Kryka got the 2-7.
POLL: DO YOU WANT MORE WEEKS IN THE SEASON NEXT YEAR?
Has the season gone too fast for you? Do you want a few more weeks
to work on your average, or your bowling skills?
Plaza Lanes has
already asked us us to sign the contract for next year. If we want more
weeks, we need to know ASAP. Input from ALL bowlers (not just the
team captains) is requested. Please reply
Yes or No to your league secretary.
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March 1, 2006 – Week 23
About Weeks 25 and 26
Just a reminder that although the second half the season is over, we've
got two "fun" weeks of bowling remaining. They are
optional. If you cannot make it, your absentee score will be used.
Bowling results on Weeks 25 and 26 do not count and will not be reflected
in your averages.
Team pairings and results for Doubles Tournament on Week 25 will be
posted on this page (also available
from this site's home page).
Banquet Date Confirmed
The banquet has been confirmed for Friday March 31. Check the
banquet page for more information.
Doin' The Splits
Nancy made the 6-7 (or was that the 9 pin? we weren't sure).
Tony made a 5-10 and a 2-7.
This Week in Bowling History
Just some trivia I found on www.bowl.com...
Check out the details yourself if you are interested.
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On March 7, 1902, the
first perfect game in league play was recorded.
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On March 12, 1918,
the first annual meeting of what would become the WIBC was held in
Cincinnati.
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February 22, 2006 – Week 22
Season is Winding Down
Only two more weeks of bowling are left in the second half, followed by a
roll-off for first place and optional doubles tournament on Week 25 and a
new fun event on Week 26, also optional, a 1-round elimination Tournament
of Champions.
A Former League Member Visits
Paul Zimmerman dropped by to visit and reminisce about seasons past. And
he's got some great bowling technique tips too!
Doin' The Splits
Jill Conway made the 5-6-10 split.
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February 15, 2006 – Week 21
Lucky Strike Jackpot hits $100 mark for Week 22!
Practice your strike balls this week! No one has gotten the strike
lately, and the jackpot has reached $103.
Doin' The Splits
Tony Kryka made the 5-7.
Sue Hodor made the 5-10.
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February 8, 2006 – Week 20
Update: Tournament of Champions on Week 26
Ed Henderson will ensure that each team caption is apprised of the rules
for this fun night of bowling. In summary, here is how the tournament will
work:
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There is NO
additional cost to us to bowl this night.
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Bowling this night
will be optional. If you are absent, your absentee score will be
used.
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Scores do not
count for individual statistics or for team standings.
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It is a
single-elimination challenge. Plan to play three games. The first game
will match up all teams including the Blind team. The four winning
teams move on to Game 2. Those two winners will move to Game 3. The
winner of Game 3 gets the prize money.
USBC Achievement Awards
Three bowlers had scores in the award range,
but all three have already received those awards from USBC this season. The
repeat achievements go to:
Doin' the Splits!
Kevin Murphy was one pin away from earning "The Big 4" - he made
the 4-7-6-10 plus the 9 pin.
Denise Dunn made the 3-10.
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February 1, 2006 – Week 19
GDBA and DWBA Merger Accepted
The final voting was completed at the DWBA annual meeting last month. An
overwhelming majority of members in attendance from both Associations
voted to approve the merger. The new organization is known as the Metro
Detroit USBC (MDUSBC) and began operating under the new name on
January 15. Read
the press release here on the DWBA web site.
Roster Change: Here For The Beer
Without clearance yet to resume normal activity on her previously broken
ankle, Kathy Wyrwas decided to step down from her team, and Steve Brookins
is now an official team member. Kathy remains the league secretary, and
will still be attending. (I would miss you all, otherwise!!)
Pink Ladies to Participate Again in Women's City Tournament
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Once again, our own Pink Ladies will compete in the
Detroit Women's City Tournament. Jill Conway joins in the fun this
year to fill in for Kathy's spot on the roster, who will not have
the minimum number of games required to play. Squad dates are
weekends in April. This year's event takes place at Taylor Lanes, on
Eureka Road just west of Telegraph. Everyone is welcome to come out
and cheer the Ladies on! Last year we placed in the top 15 in
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USBC Achievement Awards
Greg Skotzke has earned his first USBC award, a 200 Game award (key chain)
for his Game 1 score of 200. Dianne Zagor also rolled a 200 game,
but has already received this award this season.
Doin' The Splits
Guyla Kryka made the 1-3-8-10 washout.
Denise Dunn got the 1-7-8 washout.
 February
Birthday
Guess who's birthday is next week... maybe someone ELSE should bring the
cookies instead this time! ;)
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January 25, 2006 – Week 18
It's (Almost) Banquet Time!
Our vice-president Denise Dunn is going to be arranging the banquet plans
and reservations. The date is usually the Friday of the week after the
last week of bowling. This year, that makes it March 24 (or March 31, if
you account for Week 26.... see next subject!) We will most likely
be returning to Steak-n-Ale. If you can help with anything, please contact
Denise. (Also, note the new link to the banquet
info page on this site's home page.)
A new idea for entertainment at this year's banquet, suggested by Ed
Henderson, is to display a slide show of candid photos of YOU
bowling! Kathy will be taking photos at the next couple of weeks of
bowling (maybe some when you are not even paying attention!), and we will
use those images in the slide show. (If you don't want to be in any
photos, just let me know.)
"Tournament of Champions" on Week 26 (March 22)
Yes, I did say week 26!! Eddie is putting together a new fun
night to be held after our usual 25 weeks have completed. He has arranged
a special discount with Plaza Lanes for this night. Basically it will be a
1-game elimination tournament, with the last team standing winning $60
($20 per bowler). I am asking Ed to "reply all" to this week's
mailing so he can give everyone complete details how this tournament will
be played.
Doin' The Splits
Dennis Todic made the 5-7.
Ray Card made the 1-2-4-10 washout.
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January 18, 2006 – Week 17
Position Round Next Week!
Yes, Week 18 (January 25) is a position round, marking the second half as
half over. Subs are welcome to bowl but will be pacers only.
USBC Achievement Awards
Quite an impressive week, award-wise! We've got 5 award winners, but most
of these have already been awarded this season. Here is this week's
list:
| Bowler |
Award |
New or already awarded? |
| Kurt Bowers |
200-249 Game (for Game 3 208) |
Already awarded |
| Denise Dunn |
180-199 Game (for Game 2 184) |
Already awarded |
| Denise Goldie |
500-599 Series (for 507) |
NEW! |
| Suzan Hodor |
75 Pins over average game
(for Game 2 243) |
NEW! |
| 200-249 Game (for Game 2 243) |
Already awarded |
| Dianne Zagor |
500-599 Series (for 541) |
Already awarded |
| 200-249 Game (for Game 2 203) |
Already awarded |
Speaking of awards...! Award goodies for achievements
earned during the first half have arrived! They were shipped to Plaza
Lanes. I will be distributing these next week.
Tournament Info
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Entries to the 2006
USBC Championships (also known as the 103rd ABC Championships) closed
on January 15. If you still want to go (Corpus Christi, TX), the only
way to enter now is to buy out someone else's closed registration. See
www.abctournament.com
for details.
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For women, entries to
the WIBC Championship are still open until January 27, but dates are
limited to only weekdays in May. June and July are completely sold
out. If you want to go (Reno, NV) see www.wibctournament.com
for details.
Would You Like to Become a House Representative? (Bulletin
from Plaza Lanes)
(Reposting from a handout bulletin I found at Plaza Lanes, in the
tournament entry form display.)
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Do you think you know the rules of the game?
Would you like to know them better?
How about meeting some new friends?
GDBA needs some good qualified people who love the game of
bowling to become House Representatives for the Greater Detroit
Bowling Association (name changing to Metro Detroit USBC).
Responsibilities include:
- You would be making awards presentations.
- Promote bowling and the certification of our members.
- Promote the bowling center's activities.
- And of course, when called upon, resolve rules
questions.
- We will provide the training that you will need.
If you are interested in working for the betterment of the game
we could use your help. Send the following information to the GDBA
office or email to mmartin@gdba.com.
We could use a few good people like you to make our game better
for all.
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| Address: |
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Doin' the Splits
Greg Skotzke make the 5-8-10.
Santo Lupo made the 2-10 and also got the 3-4-6-7-10. (a rare 5-pin
split?!?!)
PS:
Still more birthdays! Go find
out who!
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January 11, 2006 – Week 16
Local Association Merger Meeting: Sunday January 15
Last year ABC and WIBC merged at the national level to form the USBC. This
year, the merger affects the local associations. Do you want GDBA (men's)
and DWBA (women's) to merge? Well, this meeting is where you vote on that
issue. All members of both GDBA and DWBA are welcome to attend.
- Sunday January 15, 4pm
Shriner's Auditorium, 24350 Southfield Rd, Southfield MI, 48075
This meeting will approve the bylaws of the new local organization (to
be called "Metro Detroit USBC") and approve the proposed budget.
The Metro Detroit USBC will begin operations on May 1, 2006. The meeting
will also include an election for President and Vice-President, youth
committee members, board members, and state delegates.
USBC Achievement Awards
Kurt Bowers has earned the 200-249 Game award (a key chain) for his Game 2
score of 206.
Dianne Zagor has earned THREE awards! She has won the 75 Pins Over Average
patch, the 200-249 Game key chain, and the 500 Series pin (her series was
524), all thanks to her outstanding Game 3 score of 233.
Did You Know...?
All-spare games qualify for a USBC Achievement Award (a patch). An
all-spare game is defined as containing 10 consecutive spares in a single
game, and the game score cannot exceed 191. If you qualify, please inform
the secretary. You or the secretary will then obtain a printout of the
game scoring from the counter as documentation of your achievement, to
send in to USBC for your award.
Doin' the Splits
Sue Hodor made the 3-10.
PS: More birthdays! Go find
out who!
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January 4, 2006 – Week 15
Week 14 Score Correction / Resolution to the "bowling out"
situation on Week 14
It was decided at our pre-game meeting to let Santo's actual Game 3
score stand last week. There was no rule violation, even though no one
knew of an actual rule to refer to. The situation was called "bowling
out" and is addressed by USBC Rule #106e, which says "A bowler
may finish any one game of a series before teammates or opponents".
The rule does not say how this should be carried out in practice (i.e. if
everyone sits and waits, or the bowling-out bowler alternates with
everyone else). The "note" under the rule is considered only a
suggestion (confirmed by USBC Rules staff) and helps to keep the game
moving. It is not a rule violation if bowling out is not done in that
manner.
The standing sheet for Week 14 has been recalculated and posted on the standings
sheet page. It is marked "recalculated". If you do not see
two sets of score sheets for Week 14, please click the Refresh button on
your browser.
Note: Additional rule books are being ordered. Anyone can
have a copy, especially if you don't or can't check the rules online. At
minimum, every team captain and every league officer should have a copy
(and read it!), and bring it to bowling each week. Please never hesitate
to look something up, as it is most likely covered. If you would like your
own copy of this season's USBC rule book, please give me a call (ext 4625)
or email me.
USBC Achievement Awards
Tony Kryka has earned a 200-249 Game Award for his Game 2 score of
202.
Nancy Waskiewicz has earned a 180-199 Game award for her Game 3 score of
184.
Ray Card's 613 series is eligible for a 600-699 Series award, but he has
already received that this season.
Splitsville
Dennis Todic made a 3-10.
PS: There is a birthday to celebrate on Week 16!
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January 1, 2006 – Happy New Year!
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December 21, 2005 – Week 14
USBC Acheivement Awards
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Santo Lupo earned the
75 pins over average award for his 266 score in Game 1. The award
prize is a patch from USBC.
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Other award-worthy
scores were Steve Brookins' 630 series and Dennis Todic's Game 1 score
of 210; however, they have earned these achievements earlier in the
season, and official prizes can only be awarded by USBC once per
season for these awards.
Splitsville
Denise Goldie made the 5-7!
Greg Skotzke got the 3-7-10. January
Birthdays
We've got quite a few birthday celebrations coming this month, including a
New Year's birthday. Best wishes, everyone.
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December 14, 2005 – Week 13
Prize Fund Posted
The 2005-06 league prize fund is now available. Go back to the main page,
and find the link in the right-most column.
USBC Acheivement Awards
Congratulations to our three award-winners this week!
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John Oliverio gets the 600-699 Series award for his 620
series.
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Dennis Todic earned the 200-249 Game award for his Game 1 score of
211.
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Dianne Zagor earned the 180-199 Game award for her Game 3 score of
192.
To view the prize goodies, go to the bowl.com site here and expand the
Special Achievement Awards list: http://www.bowl.com/awards/USBCawards.aspx
Splitsville
Tony Kryka made the 3-10 and 2-7.
John Oliverio got the 3-10.
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Weeks 1-12 Announcements have been archived
To review announcements and news from our season's first half (Weeks 1 thru 12),
click here.
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