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Bulls do enough to reach first national tourney

By ERIC MUSKATEVC
Published March 31, 2006

Crystal Stutler, a 20-year-old Clearwater native, tallied 1,118 pins for 11th at the Chattanooga sectionals.

It wasn't enough for a berth at the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships but enough to lead USF to its first appearance in the Team Championships April 26-29 in Rockford, Ill.

With Courtney Yeakley, 20, of New Port Richey (1,101) and Alison Jomisko (1,099), USF advanced as one of the top four teams and will join Central Florida's women's team, which won its sectional in Allentown, Pa.

Three UCF bowlers qualified for the individual tournament by finishing in the top four: Stephanie Nation, who opened with a 300, Brigette Harrelson, who took first with a 214 average, and Michelle Caracagente.

The Golden Knights' men's team qualified by finishing second.

In Fort Worth, Texas, only Leslie Rapach qualified for Florida State. She finished fourth with 1,157 pins.

The individual tournament is May 22-23 in Milwaukee.

THE YOUNGEST: Michael Tang became the youngest to bowl a 300 on March11 at the Daly City All Stars Scratch Trios League in Pacifica, Calif. Tang was 10 years, three months, 16 days, three months younger than Josey LaRocco of Louisville, Ky., on Feb.14, 1998.

JUNIOR GOLD: The USBC has announced an additional $25,000 will be in the scholarship funds at the Junior Gold Championships July 8-14 in Fort Lauderdale.

A majority of the funds will go to the 200 athletes who advance to the semifinals but don't make match play. Last year, they earned $100 scholarships, half of what they will get this year.

For the second time in the event's history, it will be a sellout, attracting 1,458 participants. It is the largest youth tournament in the country.

ABT: David Piker of Auburndale won $1,000 at the Pinchasers Midtown Tournament last week, defeating Michael Inman of Lakeland by three pins in the final.

Doug and Stacey Sharkey of Safety Harbor finished fourth and sixth, respectively, to earn a combined $285.

The Amateurs Bowling Tour will be at Royal Lanes this week and Dunedin Lanes May 6-7 with $750 guaranteed for first place. For details, go to tsp.abtbowling.com.

NABI: Club 570 will be at Countryside Lanes on Sunday with a jackpot of $300 and a $428 strike pot. Visit centralflorida.bowlnabi.com or call (863) 667-4779.

PBA: The final standard event of the Tour, the Great Lakes Classic, is this week in Wyoming, Mich. This is the final week for bowlers to secure exemptions for the 2006-07 season. The season wraps up next week with the Dexter Tournament of Champions.

With the top 30 in the World Point Rankings locked in for 2006-07, as many as 10 exemptions are up for grabs.

Last week, Walter Ray Williams, in his seventh attempt, tied Earl Anthony's all-time record with 41 wins. Williams, from Ocala, beat Pete Weber 236-213 in the final of the Denny's World Championship. Williams also earned $100,000 and a four-season Tour exemption.

The final of the Great Lakes Classic is at 1 p.m. Sunday with the winner earning $40,000.

COMING UP: Seminole Lanes will host a three-day seminar conducted by certified coach Fred Borden April 7-9. The seminar starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday and is followed by a welcome party Saturday and Sunday. Each student will receive a Legends bowling ball and shirt.

Borden will discuss equipment analysis, grip analysis, mental game and biomechanics. Instruction will include video analysis, and each student will receive a DVD and workbook.

The seminar costs $399. Reservations can be made at Seminole Lanes or Select Pro Shop, and walk-ins will be accepted. For details, call 395-0412.

Eric Muskatevc can be e-mailed at emuskatevc@aol.com

SEMINOLE LANES - Patrick Kearney 764, Kevin Krauss 757, Ron Demillion 750, Frank Bortner 736, Grady McCall 739, Charlie Miceli 279/736, Russell Welsh 735, Doug Wessel 726, Drew Beierlein 278/725, Ziggy Podlas 718, Bob Hathaway 718, Jerry Hood 713, Jon Baker 712, Russell O'Neal 711, Tim Davis 707, David Jones 703, Steve Felsman 701, Mike Pittman 275/701, Ryne Podlas 279/682. 500s in Match Game: Cookie Crumbock 503, Kandy Falvey 507, Sue Crook 519, Kati Hendricks 533, Cindy Gieschen 545. Cokette's: Minnie Eva 537, Kandy Falvey 514, Cincy Gieschen 509, Ave Hickmann 504, Jean Brunelle 489, Sandy Jones 483.

LIBERTY LANES - Greg Mong 710, Bill Hevel 718, Lisa Bereczki 290/727, Rich Sheppard 299/734, Mike LaBranch 715, Bob Smolka 278/769, David Boyd 723, Lance Lonsdale 707, Lenny Schroeder 278/744, Chuck Brush 724, Greg Ickes 707, David Suggs 289/761, Jerry Vann 718, Ken Gardner 279/708, Doug Bailey 728, Mildred Crosby 244, Tom Cole 707, Mike Rooks 714, Dick Bowyer 278, Richard Berwick 278/701, George Swee 267/716, Dick Correa 279/725, Jacqui Best 258/608, Mellisa Hollis 226/665, Gary Halstrom 712, Mariann Russo 268/704, Phil Peters 709, Mike Weatherall 711, Ken Smith 715, Mike Cornelison 735, Greg Sexton 717, Sean Harris 280/700, Doug Pollard 278/700, Gary Freiburger 719, Jason Clark 719, Joe Palmer 257/743, Derek Dzierba 278/780, Bob Hale 278/702, Rick Ickes 289/738, Mike Rotkis Jr. 277.

SUNRISE LANES - Special Delivery: Tom Benyo 232, Sean Wolford 253. Jolly Srs.: Joe St. Pierre 254. Meadowlawn Srs.: Malcom Kroll 203, Gus Weise 236. Matchplay: David Selleck 256/669. Village Green: Steve Cook 226-201, Dick Gardner 211, Paul Herbert 221. Mainlands Unit 6: Lou Ruggiero 215. Winston Park: Sam Migliorisi 201-212, Bob Tanis 206. Strike N Spare: Kenny Brown 696, Justin Veitch 655, Jim Dipple 652, Jerry Tippett 258/658, Jay Jamieson 663. Happy Seniors: John Thornton 214, Lindy Lindermuth 206-208/610, John Herron 200-224. Merry Mixers: Earl Jacob 212. Commercial: Walt Lenox 268/718, Vito Genua 672, Rusty Genevle 658, Bill Hicks 257/675, Jim Dipple 256/655, Gary Brunner 278/669, Mike Byrd 686, Chris Hinckley 274/696, Mike Cornelison 692, Ben Johnston 257/681, Henry Perez 255/688, Lee Warnock 267/670, Andy Gauthier 659, Clay Hatfield 265/703, Tim Dunbar 718, Lance Moyer 257/682, Justin Veitch 277-279/804, Walter Fredenberg 652, Eric Setterlind 650. Springwood: Joe Costanzo 202. Jolly Seniors: Warren Chase 207, Bill Lanham 202, Joe St. Pierre 256/613. Mr. & Mrs.: Steve Cook 257. Funtime Mixed: John Block 288/671, Scott King 255, Bruce Bjorklund 650, Clay Hatfield 665, Scott Curran 256/696. FMSS: Frank Durilla 222, Ed Battson 222, Jim Weidner 223-221, Lyman Sosbey 224, Jack Hewer 258, Jerry Krauss 226-236, John Hahmann 231/267, Bruce Nicholls 233, Al Stauffer 244, Stan Dzierba 249-256, Bill Powell 256-225, Karl Kraengel 266-220, Louie Ramsey 224, Ray Hickox 226, Bob Blake 235-248, Bob Sager 231, Dave Miles 246, Don Douglas 245, Walt Davis 248, Jim Higdon 255, Ralph Ormes 264. TGIF: Frank Manenti 267/672, Jeff Campbell 255, Justin Veitch 267/726, Veronica Kessler 224/664. Sat Nite Live: Sandra Moore 205/617, David Gabory 251/684, Jeff Gabory 651, Joe Le 290/734, Ben Johnston 683, Cindy Head 267-219/730, Justin Veitch 673. Youth/Adult: Jeremy Mortenson 258 (youth), Joey Wollner 662.

TARPON LANES - Tahitian Gardens: Ken Rivard 197/562. Highland Lakes: Don Shattock 211/522, Bob Rodgers 221/521, Delores Pawlowski 192/505. Monday Mixers: Hugh Ward 256-247/726, Tom Lange 258-214/672, Ray Peloquin 300/656, Jillian Kennedy 250/616. Lake Tarpon: Don Bly 204/531, Tom Mistretta 180/526. Senior Men: Frank Bull 234/629, Don Shattock 237/590. Sun Valley: Rhodes Carr 224/604, Bob Bellomo 217-200/597. Breakfast Beat: Luann Johanning 214/521. Key West: Chris Hinchey 237-222/671.Thursday Coffee: Donna Boschelli 179/532. Stonehedge: Gary Campbell 196/580, Gail Belbot 198/503. Senior Birds: Gary Hunter 218/562, Ernie Betts 222/530, Mary Lou Noorts 191/512, Lorraine Rittenhouse 192/506. Highland Lakes Sr.: Don Shattock 213/573. Industrial: Joe Riendeau 300/671, Mike Theodore 258/661. Tarpon Shores: John Torgerson 232/556, John Scheuch 188/535.

TWEDT'S LANES - Men: Art Woodruff 734, Dave Lawson 727, Chris Schofield 717, Guy Blazier Sr. 704, Joe Alore 703, Chris Springstead 690, Loy Pryor 688, P.J. Fernow 669, Ton Scroppo 666, Kevin Wissing Jr. 653, Jeff Bennett 645, Jim Polsey 642, Bill Farren 630, Jack Sorrentino 628, Rich Barnes 620, Tom Torres 613, Bill McAleer 605. Women: Michelle Huff 601, Karen Burke 588, Jennifer Snyder 565, Dottie Blazier 558, Melissa Lawson 553, Kim Linkewitz 534, Lynn Weaver 533, Christine Srock 527, Donna Gunther 522, Mary McAteer 520, Christine Murphy 517, Maureen Mercer 515.

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