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Tore Torgersen Wins Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. Open Rick Espinosa 300 at Maple Lanes RVC
By Jerry Schneider - PBA Bowler of the Year and a ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Frank Krulish rolled 265, Mike
LAS VEGAS – Tore Torgersen member of the World Rick Espinosa fired a 300 game in Lancaster and Gloria Belmonte
of Norway, a highly-decorated Bowling Writers Hall of the Thursday Mixed League at 254, and Paul Barbuzza and Kyle
bowler on the international Fame. “I was thinking that I Maple Lanes RVC O'Connor 247.
stage, thwarted PBA Hall of hadn’t missed a 10 pin in a
Famer Mika Koivuniemi’s bid while, no problem – and
for a second consecutive what happened? I missed it. Jeremy Milito 300-300-300-900,
Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. I was very fortunate to get James McLean, Jr 300 at Farmingdale
Open presented by Storm title away with winning after
Friday by winning the low- missing that.” FARMINGDALE, NY - Jeremy Don Perillo and Sunil Kochar
scoring title match 184-178 at Torgersen joined 2007 Milito and James McLean, Jr each rolled 279, Nick DiLauro 276-
the Suncoast Bowling Center. Senior U.S. Open winner blasted a 300 in the Epic Edge 264, Louis Getzelman 269, TJ
PBA photo
In a title match where strikes Champion Tore Torgersen with Mike Kaufman Rick Minier as the only non- Trios League at Farmingdale Gregg 268, Darren Barlow, Alfred
were hard to come by, the 50- members to win the major. Lanes. Jeremy blasted 300-300- Spano, and Paul Bajorski 267, Ed
year-old Torgersen, bowling as a non-PBA member, Torgersen, who lists the 1994 Qubica/AMF World 300-900, and James hit 257-300- Stadtlander 266, and Kristina
was able to take an early lead in the match when Cup title and the 1999 World Championships all- 259-816. Porter 264.
Finland native Koivuniemi, who was top qualifier for events gold medal among his many accomplishments
the stepladder finals for the second consecutive year, in international competition, qualified second for the Ty Dawson Won 2019 Super Senior Classic
failed to convert the 1-2-10 washout in the fourth stepladder finals. By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC missing the 3-6-10 in the sixth
frame. Torgersen missed a 10 pin in the seventh In the semifinal match he beat No. 3 qualifier PBA LAS VEGAS - Google might be frame of the title tilt, he rallied
frame, but the 52-year-old Koivuniemi couldn’t take Hall of Famer Norm Duke who was trying for his
working overtime with bowling back with three more strikes to
advantage of the opportunity, giving the win in the second Senior U.S. Open win and sixth career
season’s third and final major for players 50 and over PBA50 Tour title, 196-180, to advance to the title
fans trying to learn pull away from
to the Norwegian. match. more about Ty Miller for good.
“I made the mistake about thinking about the 10 Dawson of Miller, a seven-
pin,” said Torgersen, the 2000 World Amateur
See TORGERSEN page 2 Sunnyvale, time Professional
California, who out- B o w l e r s
Sandra Andersson Wins PWBA Fountain Valley Open lasted nearly 200 of Association Tour
By Aaron Smith - PWBA PWBA Fountain Valley Open. the top United champion and the
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Although both players fought to States Bowling lone left-hander in
Sweden’s Sandra Andersson won her find the best look on this week’s 37- Congress members the championship
first career Professional Women’s foot oil pattern during the title tilt, the age 60 and older at round, collected
Bowling Association Tour title in a match was separated by just three the 2019 Super $7,000 for the run-
stunning title match at the 2019 pins, with Andersson having the Senior Classic. USBC photo ner-up finish.
PWBA Fountain Valley Open. advantage, heading into the ninth The 66-year-old Champion Ty Dawson "I can't believe it,
The back-and-forth finale at frame.
right-hander and first-time partici- but I can, because I threw the ball
Fountain Bowl came down to the final Andersson, a 27-year-old right-han-
pant at the Super Senior Classic really well," Dawson said. "I
shot as Bryanna Coté of Red Rock, der, quickly gave the advantage back,
was the top seed for the star-stud- worked hard to get this far, and I'm
Arizona, was unable to strike on her leaving a 7-10 split she was unable to
fill ball to force a tie, leaving an 8 pin convert. ded stepladder Sunday at the excited about this. The adrenaline
to allow Andersson to claim a 184- PWBA photo
With the open going into the 10th Sam's Town Bowling Center and and emotions were really high. I
Sandra Andersson wasted no time showing his desire shed a few tears. I had a bunch of
183 victory and $10,000 top prize. frame, Andersson finished on the left
“This means so much,” said Andersson, who earned lane, where she had not delivered a strike in her first for the coveted title and $8,500 top my friends come up and congratu-
the top overall seed through 30 games of qualifying this four attempts, and rolled three strikes to force Coté to prize, striking on the first five late me afterwards, so it feels real-
week. “I’ve been working so hard for the past few years strike on her first shot for a chance to win or record a shots of his 227-214 win over ly good knowing your peers
and knew I really, really wanted to win today. I’m just spare and strike for a tie. Hugh Miller of Mercer Island, appreciate all of the hard work."
thrilled that I was able to do it.” See ANDERSSON Page 2
Washington.
See DAWSON Page 4
BowlTV.com provided live coverage of the 2019 Though Dawson faltered briefly,
2 SPORTS REPORTER July 3 - 9, 2019
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George Stephens Sr rolled 267, Willie Fessler 254, and Gregory Frank 253.
In the Rockvilles League Kathy Andrews rolled 247, Vicky Lockwood 233, and Patty
Werbeck 213.
Randy Catania 277
BOWL ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Randy Catania fired a high game of 277 in the Thursday
Mixed League.
Kyle O'Connor rolled 269, Ed Boremski 267, Frank Cimino and Charlie Torres 265, Al
Fabiano 262, Dave Williams 258, Teddy Avgerinos 257, and Thomas Hannigan and Ray
Berrios 256.
Michael Fisch, Lawrence Welfare 269
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Michael Fisch and Lawrence Welfare each rolled a high
game of 269 in the Custom Thumbz Doubles League.
Paul Circharo rolled 267-257, Justin Royal 264, Michael McMahon 257-252, Rich
Rosenthal and Nick Mayo 255, and Billy Rappel 253.
In the Thursday El Cheapo Mixed League Robert Walkowiak rolled 234, Barry Litucy
225, and John Moran 224
Only $20.00 Per Month! Peter O'Donogue 266
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Peter O'Donoghue rolled a high game of 266 in the
G#/'5'4#;WT 8'4;&#;^ Wednesday Night Mixed League.
Michael Travers rolled 265, and Robert Benenati 256.
John Lutter 266
Offer Valid June, July, & August ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Wednesday AM Doubles League John Lutter rolled
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Marc Walton 259
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Marc Walton rolled 259, Rick Cohen 225, and Mike Ferrette
222 in the Bowl N Cruise II League.
8 SPORTS REPORTER July 3 - 9, 2019
THREE-UNIT LANE DRESSING RULE IS SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY BY USBC
ARLINGTON, Texas – After reviewing recent research on tinue to monitor leagues and competitions as the equipment major short-duration events. USBC also will maintain the
lane dressing and examining the current rules about how we use, and the lanes on which we compete, continue to Standard, Challenge and Sport lane conditions average con-
lane oil is applied, the United States Bowling Congress evolve,” USBC Equipment Specifications chair Andrew version charts, for those who wish to compete in leagues
Equipment Specifications Committee determined the three- Cain said. “A review of the current lane-dressing regulation and tournaments on challenging lane conditions.
unit rule, required at the time oil is applied to a lane, no was simply the next logical phase of research and one with- The Equipment Specifications Committee also set the
longer is applicable and will be suspended. in which the applicability of the three-unit rule itself was specification for any hole drilled in a bowling ball.
The USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications called into question. This process of constant inquiry and Effective Aug. 1, 2020, drilled holes cannot exceed a
team’s research has shown advancements in technology, ensuing research is central to maintaining the integrity of diameter of 1-9/16 inches and a hole cannot have a depth of
including how today’s bowling balls drastically alter any oil our sport.” more than 4-1/2 inches. The specification includes holes in
pattern applied to a lane surface, have made the rule obso- With the suspension of the three-unit rule, local associa- which removable devices are used, though the holes size
lete. tions no longer will be required to submit an annual Lane specifically was set to allow all existing removeable devis-
Instituted by the American Bowling Congress in 1992, the Dressing Inspection Report (LDIR) for its centers. es to remain.
three-unit rule states lane dressing could be applied in any The research performed at the International Training and Also, because any gripping hole that does not have the
amount and any distance, as long as there was a minimum Research Center in Arlington showed lane patterns are dras- thumb or fingers inserted into it throughout the approach
of three units, and it became the only standard oil pattern tically altered by the use of today’s bowling balls, and most would be classified as a balance hole, which is not allowed
regulation. patterns likely do not comply with the three-unit rule by the as of Aug. 1, 2020, any secondary hole drilled inside of a
The review of the three-unit rule is a continuation of the end of a league session. gripping hole that is not intended for gripping purpose is
USBC’s commitment to continually explore all facets in USBC will continue to run Sport-compliant patterns for considered a void and not allowed, except for vent holes.
bowling while thinking about the future of the sport. its national events, such as the USBC Open and Women’s Go to BOWL.com/EquipAndSpecs for the report on the
“At this time, it makes sense to suspend the rule but con- Championships, the Junior Gold Championships and its three-unit rule.