August 1, 2008

By: Mark Martin

NSBA RESULTS

Terry Bialkowski of Windsor won his first National Senior Bowling Association title with a thrilling 257-245 triumph over Jim Rock of Kalamazoo at Troy Lanes in Troy .

Bialkowski took home the top prize of $1,000 and the championship trophy after qualifying fifth and beating Tom Fauls of Troy 289-222, Dave Eatmon of Ferndale 236-204 and John Ross Jr. of Vassar 217-204 on his way to the final match.

Rock qualified 10^th. In match play he defeated Dan Mytty of Livonia 204-166, Jim Lauricella of Sterling Heights 49-47 in a two-frame rolloff after tying 204-204 and Larry Foote of West Bloomfield 249-224. Rock took home $500.

William Manley Jr. of Detroit was the top qualifier and also recorded the top game with 300.

Local senior keglers who cashed were Foote for $200, Mark Hatchigian of Novi $130, Eatmon $130, Fauls $90, Jim Burton of Novi $90 and Joe Fitzsimmons of Waterford Township $90.

The next NSBA event will be Aug. 9 at Superbowl Lanes in Canton .

For more information on the NSBA contact Phil Horowitz at (248) 489-1333, e-mail at prh300@aol.com or visit www.nationalseniorbowling.com.

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HONOR SCORES

300 Games

Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League

July 17, Edward Holsey, Ferndale , Taylor Lanes, Thursday Super Trio

July 22, Harold Hughes, Clarkston, Airway Lanes, Airway Summer Sweeper

July 25, David Ewald, Macomb , Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic Tournament

July 26, Duane Henderson, Detroit , Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic Tournament

July 27, Tim Radtke, Troy , Hazel Park Bowl, Hamtramck Singles Classic Tournament

July 27, Frederick Dunlap, Rochester Hills, Thunderbowl Lanes, Detroit Travelers 19^th Annual Tournament

800 Series

Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League

Mark Martin writes a weekly bowling column for The Daily Oakland Press and is the association manager of the Metro Detroit USBC Association. He can be reached at (248) 443-2695, faxed at (248) 443-2690 or e-mailed at mark.martin@mdusbc.com.