December 26, 2008

 

By: Mark Martin

 

BUDWEISER MICHIGAN MAJORS

 

Terry Syring of Bay City won the Budweiser Michigan Majors Tournament of Champions at Taylor Lanes in Taylor with an overtime victory over Tom Smallwood of Saginaw .

 

Syring took home the top prize of $1,500 after a thrilling 40-39 triumph over Smallwood after the two tied with a 203 in the championship match. Syring defeated Kurt Pilon of Warren 235-193 to advance to the finals.

 

Smallwood settled for $750 after leading qualifying with a 10-game score of 2,418.

 

The stepladder finals began with Nick Wissinger of Utica defeating Rory Kalanquin of Davison 216-200. Wissinger then fell to Pilon 206-156.

 

Pilon cashed for $600, Wissinger $500 and Kalanquin $400.

 

The only local bowler who cashed was Justin Crosby of Holly for $180.

 

The 43rd season of the MMBA, which will feature 12 events, will kick off at Five Star Lanes in Sterling Heights on Jan. 10.

 

For more information contact Ken Charrette at (586) 775-2414.

 

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METRO DETROIT USBC MEETING ON TAP

 

The annual meeting of the Metro Detroit USBC Association will take place Sunday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights .

 

All members of the Metro Detroit USBC Association are eligible to attend the meeting. All adults and youth over the age of 14 are eligible to vote.

 

On the agenda are reports on the progress the MDUSBC has made during the previous year, electing vice-president, electing five adult members of the board, electing the youth committee and electing state delegates to the respective state meetings.

 

Anyone desiring to run for any of the positions should visit www.mdusbc.com to obtain an application to be forwarded to the nominating committee. You can also call the MDUSBC office for an application.

 

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HONOR SCORES

300 Games

Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League

Honor scores will return next week

 

 

 

800 Series

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

Honor scores will return next week

 

 

 

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.