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Duke Wins Go Bowling! PBA Jonesboro Open for 40th Career Title Brian Ziesig Hammered 300-846
JONESBORO, Ark. – PBA Hall than the other guy has,” Duke
of Famer Norm Duke, three said. “You just give it all you’ve At Farmingdale Lanes
weeks shy of his 55th birthday, got. I was so scared down there, it FARMINGDALE, NY - Brian Michael Kissel rolled 276, Paul
defeated 22-year-old Anthony was hard to make shots. It gets Ziesig earned top honors in the Bajorski 267, Jason Kubat and
Simonsen of Little Elm, Texas, that way when you’re so close to Epic Edge Trios League blasting Nick DiLauro 257, Joseph Laier
212-164, to win the Go Bowling! winning.” games of 299-247-300 for a high 256, and Evan Myers and Sunil
PBA Jonesboro Open at Hijinx Just as he has done throughout series of 846. Kochar 254.
Family Entertainment Center. his career, Duke accomplished his
With an error-free game includ- mission by eliminating errors and
ing one string of three strikes taking advantage of what the Dan Conlon Collected 300
against the split-prone Simonsen, scoring environment allows, At Maple Lanes RVC
Duke became the third player in rather than trying to overpower
PBA history to win 40 PBA Tour the lanes and pins. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Lawrence Welfare rolled 290, Joe
titles, joining Walter Ray “You never know what’s good Dan Conlon blasted a 300 game in Conigliaro 265-248-264-777, Paul
Williams Jr. (47) and Earl enough until it’s over, but I love the Custom Thumbz Doubles Circaro 265, Frank Romano 258,
Anthony (43). He also became the fact that I didn’t have any League at Maple Lanes RVC. and Nick Mayo 256.
the oldest player to win consecu- PBA photo open frames,” he added. “Spares
tive PBA Tour titles, and the first Champion Norm Duke win titles.” Paul Bajorski Blasted 300
to win two titles during the 2019 Simonsen, a 22-year-old two-
Go Bowling! PBA Tour season following his victory handed player, advanced to the title match against At Farmingdale Lanes
in the Go Bowling! PBA Indianapolis Open a week Duke – who had been bowling on Tour for 25 years FARMINGDALE, NY - Paul Perillo, Chris Postel, William
earlier. by the year Simonsen was born – with a 214-199 vic- Bajorski fired a 300 game in the McCaw, and Terrence Taylor 279,
This win was classic Norm Duke, an accomplished tory over 26-year-old EJ Tackett of Bluffton, Ind. The Epic/Maple Foursome League at Anthony D'Elia, Andrew
veteran who uses less to create more against an semifinal match was a battle between two of the Farmingdale Lanes. Mienkiewicz, and Frank
emerging legion of strong young high-revolution PBA’s most powerful high-revolution players. Kenny Sanders blasted 265-295- Montgoris 278.
power players. 235-795, Sannon Sellens 280, Don
“I don’t really care if I bowl 280 or 180 if it’s more See DUKE page 2
International Field, Live FS1 Telecasts, PBA World Championship Among World Series of Bowling X Storylines
ALLEN PARK, MICH. – Go Bowling! PBA Tour history ifying and match play portions of the WSOB leading up to stepladder finals which will air live on FS1 from
will be made once again when Thunderbowl Lanes hosts the FS1 telecasts March 18-21. In another WSOB first, all Thunderbowl Lanes March 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The World
the 10th anniversary PBA World Series of Bowling March four Go Bowling! PBA Tour title events will award valu- Championship is the third major of the 2019 Go Bowling!
10-21. World Series of Bowling X will be highlighted by able points toward the new PBA Playoffs that will begin on PBA Tour season.
the first-ever prime-time live telecasts of four consecutive April 8 in Portland, Maine. PBA World Championship $1 million title match 300
days of PBA Tour stepladder finals on FS1, plus a special PBA’s live streaming partner, FloBowling, also will pro- game bonus – A $1 million bonus will be paid if a player
USA vs. The World team match in prime time on the fifth vide approximately 50 hours of coverage during the quali- bowls a 300 game in the title match of the PBA World
day. fying and match play rounds. Championship stepladder finals. If any player bowls a
Since the World Series of Bowling was first hosted at Key storylines to watch for are: nationally-televised 300 game during the 2019 Go
Thunderbowl Lanes in 2009, the multi-event series has Four live telecasts on FS1 – The World Series of Bowling! PBA Tour season, Go Bowling.com will award a
become the premier international showcase of professional Bowling X will be highlighted by four live prime-time tele- free game of bowling to anyone who pre-registers on the
bowling competition. casts of the stepladder finals on successive nights March Go Bowling.com website.
Twenty countries will be represented in the 2019 event 18-21, all beginning at 8 p.m. ET on FS1. A fifth event, the WSOB is an international showcase – The preliminary
which will culminate with the PBA World Championship, USA vs. The World, will be taped by FS1 for airing March list of the 20 countries represented includes: Argentina,
the third major of the 2019 Go Bowling! PBA Tour season. 22 at 8 p.m. ET. The PBA Cheetah, Chameleon, Scorpion Australia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, England,
The PBA World Championship will also feature a $1 mil- Championships and PBA World Championship finals will Finland, Germany, Ireland, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia,
lion bonus if a bowler can bowl a 300 game in the title air on March 18, 19, 20 and 21, respectively. Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand,
match of the stepladder finals. PBA World Championship – The crown jewel of the Venezuela and the United States.
A field of 135 players is expected to compete in the qual- World Series of Bowling is the PBA World Championship
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Jason Belmonte to defend World Championship title and equipment adjustments to be successful. The ability to Friday, March 15
and try to set record for most PBA major titles – Four- excel on all three lane conditioning challenges will ulti- (Contested on 43-foot Earl Anthony lane oiling pattern. Coverage by
FloBowling)
time PBA Player of the Year Jason Belmonte of Australia mately determine the finalists who will compete for the 12:30 p.m. – PBA World Championship Cashers Round 1, 5 games
will try for a record 11th PBA major if he can make it to the PBA World Championship which will be conducted on the 6:30 p.m. - PBA World Championship Cashers Round 2, 5 games
stepladder finals of the PBA World Championship. The 35- Earl Anthony lane condition. Top 16 qualifiers after 40 games advance to round robin match play
year-old Belmonte won the recent PBA Tournament of USA vs. The World – The USA vs. The World team event
Saturday, March 16
Champions for his 10th major title to tie Hall of Famers will feature the top five U.S. performers against a team of (Contested on 43-foot Earl Anthony lane oiling pattern. Coverage by
Pete Weber and Earl Anthony for first on the all-time list. the top five international players. Teams will be determined FloBowling)
Belmonte, who uses the unique two-handed delivery, won through players’ pinfall in WSOB qualifying rounds. PBA 9 a.m. – PBA World Championship Round Robin Match Play, 8 games
the PBA World Championship when it was last held in Hall of Famer Marshall Holman will manage the U.S. Team 3 p.m. - PBA World Championship Round Robin Match Play, 8 games
Top 5 qualifiers after 56 games advance to FS1 stepladder finals,
November of 2017. and fellow Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli will manage Thursday, March 21, 8 p.m.
Norm Duke still making history at almost 55: At near- the international team.
ly 55 years of age and in his 36th full season, PBA Hall of Qualifying and match play round coverage on Sunday, March 17
Famer Norm Duke proved he is still a force to be reckoned FloBowling: Fans can catch all the preliminary round 4 p.m. – WSOB X Pro-Am
with on the Go Bowling! PBA Tour after winning the recent action (approximately 50 hours) via PBA’s online streaming Monday, March 18
Jonesboro Open for his 40th career tour title and his second partner FloBowling. For subscription and schedule infor- (Contested on 33-foot Cheetah lane oiling pattern. Match play rounds
consecutive win of the season. mation visit www.flobowling.com. PBA’s international fans covered by FloBowling)
The WSOB field also includes five other PBA Hall of will be able to watch the FS1 finals as they happen on Noon – Cheetah Championship Round of 16 (best of five games, single-
elimination match play)
Famers – Chris Barnes, Parker Bohn III, Amleto Monacelli, FloBowling. 3 p.m. – Cheetah Championship Round of 8 (best of five games, single-
Pete Weber and Walter Ray Williams Jr. elimination match play)
Michigan’s Andrew Anderson is reigning PBA Player 2019 PBA WORLD SERIES OF BOWLING X 8 p.m. - Cheetah Championship Finals (live on FS1)
of the Year: Andrew Anderson of nearby Holly, Mich., Match 1 – Four finalists, one game, lowest score eliminated
SCHEDULE Semifinal Match – Three finalists, one game, lowest score
earned 2018 PBA Player of the Year honors winning two Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park, Mich., March 10-22 eliminated
titles including the USBC Masters for his first major win. (all times are Eastern) Championship – Two survivors, best of three games (game three
WSOB X begins stretch drive for PBA Tour Playoffs: is 9th and 10th frame if needed)
The four title events of the WSOB will be critical for tour Sunday, March 10
10 a.m. – Unofficial practice session Tuesday, March 19
players as they try to make the top 24 in points at the con- 1 p.m. – Pre-Tournament Qualifier (Contested on 39-foot Chameleon lane oiling pattern. Match play rounds
clusion of the USBC Masters on April 1 to qualify for the 6 p.m. – WSOB X Pro-Am covered by FloBowling)
PBA Playoffs which begins in April in Portland, Maine. The Noon – Chameleon Championship Round of 16 (best of five games,
winner of the Playoffs will take home a $100,000 first prize. Monday, March 11 single-elimination match play)
10 a.m. – Cheetah 33 and Chameleon 39 practice session 3 p.m. – Chameleon Championship Round of 8 (best of five games, sin-
The Cheetah, Chameleon, and Scorpion Championships are 2:30 p.m. – Scorpion 42 and Earl Anthony 43 practice session gle-elimination match play)
Tier 3 points events while the World Championship is a Tier 8 p.m. - Chameleon Championship Finals (live on FS1)
1 points event. Details about the PBA Playoffs and how Tuesday, March 12 Match 1 – Four finalists, one game, lowest score eliminated
(Contested on 33-foot Cheetah lane oiling pattern. Coverage by Semifinal Match – Three finalists, one game, lowest score
points are awarded can be found on pba.com FloBowling) eliminated
(https://www.pba.com/SeasonStats/PointsLists/132). 12:30 p.m. – Cheetah Championship Qualifying Round 1, 5 games Championship – Two survivors, best of three games (game three
Past World Championship winners entered: Jason 6:30 p.m. - Cheetah Championship Qualifying Round 2, 5 games is 9th and 10th frame if needed)
Belmonte (2017), EJ Tackett (2016), Gary Faulkner Jr. Top 16 qualifiers after 10 games advance to single-elimination
match play, March 18; 10-game qualifying totals carry over to PBA World Wednesday, March 20
(2015), Dom Barrett (Dec. 2013), Parker Bohn III (Jan. Championship (Contested on 42-foot Scorpion lane oiling pattern. Match play rounds
2013), Osku Palermaa (2012), Chris Barnes (2011), Tom covered by FloBowling)
Smallwood (2009), Walter Ray Williams Jr. (2001, ’03, ’06) Wednesday, March 13 Noon – Scorpion Championship Round of 16 (best of five games,
and Pete Weber (1989, ’98), are all past winners of the PBA (Contested on 39-foot Chameleon lane oiling pattern. Coverage by single-elimination match play)
FloBowling) 3 p.m. – Scorpion Championship Round of 8 (best of five games, single-
World Championship. 12:30 p.m. – Chameleon Championship Qualifying Round 1, 5 games elimination match play)
Woman standout Liz Johnson tries for another PBA 6:30 p.m. – Chameleon Championship Qualifying Round 2, 5 games 8 p.m. - Scorpion Championship Finals (live on FS1)
Tour title: USBC Hall of Famer and three-time and reign- Top 16 qualifiers after 10 games advance to single-elimination Match 1 – Four finalists, one game, lowest score eliminated
ing PWBA Player of the Year Liz Johnson will be trying for match play, March 19; 10-game qualifying totals carry over to PBA World Semifinal Match – Three finalists, one game, lowest score
Championship eliminated
a second PBA Tour title. Johnson won the PBA Chameleon
Championship – Two survivors, best of three games (game three
Championship in WSOB IX to join 2010 PBA Tournament Thursday, March 14 is 9th and 10th frame if needed)
of Champions winner Kelly Kulick as the only women to (Contested on 42-foot Scorpion lane oiling pattern. Coverage by
win a PBA Tour title. FloBowling) Thursday, March 21
12:30 p.m. – Scorpion Championship Qualifying Round 1, 5 games (Contested on 43-foot Earl Anthony lane oiling pattern)
PBA Tour events include diverse lane conditions – 6:30 p.m. – Scorpion Championship Qualifying Round 2, 5 games 4 p.m. – USA vs. The World team match (top five U.S. qualifiers for
Three of the World Series events – the Cheetah Top 16 qualifiers after 10 games advance to single-elimination PBA World Championship vs. top five international qualifiers, best of
Championship, Chameleon Championship, and Scorpion match play, March 20; 10-game qualifying totals carry over to PBA World three Baker scoring team matches (taped to air on FS1 on Friday, March
Championship – are named after specific PBA lane condi- Championship; top 40 qualifiers based on composite 30-game totals from 22, at 8 p.m.)
Cheetah, Chameleon and Scorpion Championships advance to PBA World 8 p.m. – PBA World Championship Stepladder Finals (live on FS1)
tioning patterns. Each different lane condition requires Championship cashers round.
players to be on top of their games in making the right lane
March 13 - 19, 2019 SPORTS REPORTER 5
Junior Team USA Representatives Selected for 2019 World Bowling Junior Championships
ARLINGTON, Texas - The 2024 "It's going to be an honor com- me to be able to represent the USA, feet and are divided into two six- this event, I want them not to only
Summer Olympics still is a few peting in this event and getting to and it's an honor to bowl with some pattern banks - Bank 30 and Bank see my drive and competitiveness,
years away, but sports fans in wear that Team USA jersey," said of the best in the country," said 40. but also to see that I carry myself
France soon will get their fix of Neuer, a two-time member of Peters, a 16-year-old right-hander. It has been determined the 2019 with grace and cordiality."
top-level competition when the Junior Team USA. "Being that it's "Being chosen to bowl at the World World Bowling Junior But, as much as the World
inaugural World Bowling Junior the first time the tournament has Championships in my first year on Championships will feature a pat- Bowling events are about competi-
Championships heads their way in been held will make it even more the team was shocking, yet excit- tern from Bank 40, and the final tion, they also offer what may be a
March. special, though I'm sure it won't ing, news from (Junior Team USA selection will be revealed during once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for
The tournament will take place at really hit me until I'm sitting on the head coach) Bryan (O'Keefe)." the on-site managers' meeting. competitors to experience an unfa-
the 28-lane Plaza Bowling Saint plane." Despite their ages, the members Before O'Keefe can plan to help miliar location and culture. They
Maximin in Saint-Maximin, Each country will send two girls of Junior Team USA have compet- the young team get acclimated to get to meet bowlers from different
France, about 40 miles outside of and two boys to compete in five ed, and found continued success, competing nearly 5,000 miles from backgrounds and see how different
Paris, from March 17-23. disciplines - singles, doubles, across the United States and on a home, he'll assist with selecting the and alike they are at the same time.
More than 150 of the world's best mixed team, all-events and variety of challenging lane condi- proper equipment for what they'll In 2018, the Team USA program
young bowlers, age 18 and under, Masters. tions. be facing at the event. Each bowler was represented at international
are expected to take part in the first The first three events each will Though they won't know exactly is allowed just six bowling balls. events in Brazil, Canada,
edition of the event. feature six games, with the top four what to expect when they hit the "The Junior Team USA players Dominican Republic, Hong Kong
Among them will be a quartet of in each division advancing to their lanes in France, their invisible may live all over the country, but and at home in the United States.
Junior Team USA members who respective semifinals. Gold, silver opponent, the oil pattern, has been they're always communicating and This year will bring the team
will compete overseas for the first and bronze all-events medals will narrowed to six possibilities. simultaneously working on the members to the Dominican
time - Mabel Cummins of Elburn, be awarded in each division based Each year, World Bowling pub- things that will make them better Republic (Pan American Bowling
Illinois; Kamerin Peters of Toms on 18-game pinfall totals, and the lishes a collection of oil patterns, so and make sure they're prepared for Confederation Youth
River, New Jersey; Anthony Neuer top 24 girls and top 24 boys will all bowlers can be familiar and pre- whatever competition we have Championships), France (World
of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; and advance to the Masters portion of pared with what they might see at a coming up," O'Keefe said. Junior Championships), Peru
Solomon Salama of Beverly Hills, the event. World Bowling event. This year, "Technology allows us to keep in (PABCON Men's Championships
California. "It honestly means the world to the 12 patterns range from 36 to 44 touch and even look in on their and Pan American Games), a to-be-
drills and practices. We also spend determined location for the
time talking about equipment and QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup
surface prep, so they'll have the and back to Las Vegas for the 2019
right arsenal in their bags anytime World Bowling Women's
they compete." Championships and World
Progressing through the Team Bowling Senior Championships.
USA program, in all four cases For Cummins, a team gold
through success at the Junior Gold medalist at the 2018 World
Championships presented by the Bowling Youth Championships in
Brands of Ebonite, the four Junior the Detroit area, traveling to France
Team USA representatives already will offer an opportunity to test her
are very comfortable together on skills in two areas - as a bowler and
the lanes. as a student who has spent two
For Neuer and Salama, both 16- years learning French. She's look-
year-old left-handers and two-time ing forward to competing and serv-
Junior Gold champions, being ing as the team's spokesperson or
friends and being familiar with translator, as needed.
each other's games should help "I know this event will provide
enhance their experience and their great opportunities to meet new
performances at the World Junior friends and be an ambassador for
Championships. the sport of bowling, but I also plan
Also motivating them will be the to help my teammates earn recog-
pride of competing in such a signif- nition as the best youth bowlers in
icant event. the world," said Cummins, a 16-
"I am aware that this event is year-old right-hander and two-time
important to the future of bowling member of Junior Team USA. "I
as a worldwide sport, and I hope it am very thankful for the USBC's
shows people that bowling is a support of youth bowling and
strenuous sport that requires Junior Team USA. The chance to
endurance, mental prowess, disci- compete in tournaments like the
pline and imagination," Salama WJC is what motivates me to be
said. "When people watch me bowl the best I can be."
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