Baker denies Semiz a chance to become oldest PBA Senior champion
05/03/06
In a battle of Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Hall of Famers, Tom Baker outlasted Teata Semiz, two-games-to-one, to take home the title in the 2006 Senior Chillicothe Open Tuesday at Shawnee Lanes.
Baker, the 2005 PBA Senior Player and Rookie of the Year, captured his second career PBA Senior Tour title. He denied Semiz a chance to become the oldest champion in PBA Senior Tour history at 72 years old, as well as a chance to become just the fourth bowler in history to win a PBA title in five different decades. Picture courtesy of PBA LLC.
Semiz's (right) run to the title was remarkable considering he suffered a heart attack in January and has only been back bowling for a month. He bowled 40 out of a possible 42 games during the tournament, winning five matches to reach the championship.
"I have mixed emotions. It's hard when you're bowling one of your good friends. My thoughts during the match would fade off and think about (Semiz) instead of making a good shot," said Baker, 51. "I hope I can throw it that good when I'm 72."
In the title match, Semiz jumped out to the early lead with a 222-214 win in game one, doubling in the 10th frame to win. Baker bounced back with a 269-255 win in game two. Semiz could have struck out in the 10th frame which would have forced Baker to strike out to win by one pin, but after doubling, Semiz left a 6-7-10 split. Baker then struck out to send the match to a deciding third game.
In the final game, Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., ran out of steam, opening twice in the first three frames while Baker opened with three strikes. Semiz was never able to get untracked, and Baker cruised to a 226-148 win.
Baker, King, N.C., has now finished first and second in the first two events of the season. He lost to Henry Gonzalez in the finals of last week's 2006 Senior Manassas Open, but exacted some revenge by knocking off Gonzalez in Tuesday's Round of 16.
Baker advanced to the finals with a 2-0 win over Bill Keenan, Orlando, Fla..Semiz advanced to the title match with a 2-0 win over another PBA Hall of Famer, Johnny Petraglia (Manalapan, N.J.).
The PBA Senior Tour takes a month break before picking back up with the 2006 Senior Tucson Open at Golden Pin Lanes, June 10-14. The winner will take home $8,000.
Shawnee Lanes in Chillicothe, OH
April 29 - May. 2, 2006
Championship Round:
1. Tom Baker, King, N.C., $8,000
2. Teata Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., $4,500
3. Bill Keenan, Orlando, Fla., $3,000
(tie) Johnny Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., $3,000
Playoff Results:
Semifinals:
#3 Tom Baker def. #7 Bill Keenan, 2-0
(238-203, 234-226)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #4 Johnny Petraglia, 2-0
(216-215, 210-177)
Championship Match:
#3 Tom Baker def. #24 Teata Semiz, 2-1
(214-222, 269-255, 226-148)
Tom Baker (left), Bill Keenan and Teata Semiz won their best-of-five games matches in the Round of 8 three-games-to-one to advance to the semifinals in the PBA Senior Chillicothe Open at Shawnee Lanes in Chillicothe, OH. Joining those three is Johnny Petraglia (right), who went the distance to defeat Roger LeClair, 3-2. The winner will take home the $8,000 top prize.
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,700
#3 Tom Baker def. #11 Don Sylvia, 3-1
(180-238, 289-201, 258-209, 244-236)
#7 Bill Keenan def. #18 Hugo McGroty, 3-1
(143-246, 278-249, 238-222, 258-171)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #32 Tommy Nevitt, 3-1
(215-227, 278-227, 222-179, 231-205)
#4 Johnny Petraglia def. #21 Roger LeClair, 3-2
(259-225, 172-236, 236-234, 148-225, 211-189)
Round of 24 winners vs. qualifiers 1-8
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,300
#21 Roger LeClair def. #5 Tommy Kress, 3-0
(235-226, 225-165, 234-219)
#3 Tom Baker def. #19 Henry Gonzalez, 3-1
(258-227, 233-208, 246-289, 238-212)
#18 Hugo McGroty def. #2 Dave Patchen, 3-0
(258-236, 225-194, 231-224)
#4 Johnny Petraglia def. #13 John Shreve Sr., 3-1
(259-200, 244-206, 215-258, 237-225)
#32 Tommy Nevitt def. #1 Roger Kossert, 3-1
(238-193, 234-215, 238-247, 268-186)
#7 Bill Keenan def. #26 Guppy Troup, 3-1
(234-193, 224-228, 235-195, 226-203)
#11 Don Sylvia def. #6 Chris Fedden, 3-1
(300-211, 214-193, 225-232, 212-204)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #8 Mike Swackhamer, 3-2
(213-166, 175-206, 216-223, 246-188, 235-188)
300 games - Don Sylvia
Round of 32 winners vs. qualifiers 9-16
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,100
#21 Roger LeClair def. #12 Allie Clarke, 3-0
(258-220, 246-220, 279-182)
#13 John Shreve Sr. def. #20 Gary Hiday, 3-0
(206-203, 248-185, 244-233)
#19 Henry Gonzalez def. #14 Norb Wetzel, 3-0
(259-195, 215-162, 222-221)
#32 Tommy Nevitt def. #16 Tim Kauble, 3-1
(216-225, 207-195, 233-183, 211-197)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #9 Dale Eagle, 3-2
(234-214, 222-205, 196-245, 222-257, 267-156)
#26 Guppy Troup def. #10 Gene Vincent, 3-2
(245-269, 232-205, 223-187, 225-268, 259-184)
#18 Hugo McGroty def. #15 George Miller III, 3-2
(246-171, 226-232, 170-187, 202-198, 238-179)
#11 Don Sylvia def. #22 Karl Wolf, 3-2
(224-204, 262-180, 238-246, 242-247, 239-236)
Roger Kossert earned the top seed for match play for the first time in his Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Senior Tour career, leading qualifying with a 3,628 16-game pinfall in the 2006 Senior Chillicothe Open at Shawnee Lanes.
The left-hander from Lithia, Fla. averaged 223.50 in his eight-game block Monday. He was third after eight games Sunday, but he switched balls during practice Monday and the move paid off.
"I had a good shot both days. I was pretty consistent. You have to win matches though, that's the whole key," said Kossert, who owns one PBA Senior Tour title. "The ball I used this morning just went down the lane a little further for me and it worked well. I didn't even try the other one. I just had a plan and a good reaction and went with it."
Kossert came out on fire Monday, shooting a 257 in his first game, the highest game of his block. He also shot games of 247 and 249, and had just one game under 200.
Another lefty, Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, finished second with 3,619, and a pair of PBA Hall of Famers follow him. Tom Baker, King, N.C., last year's PBA Senior Player and Rookie of the Year, is third with 3,163, while Johnny Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., is fourth with 3,574.
Amateur Mike Swackhamer, Parkersburg, W. Va., bowling in his first career PBA Senior Tour event, finished 8th with 3,545 and earned the final bye into Tuesday's Round of 16. Tommy Nevitt, Jacksonville, Fla., finished 32nd with 3,359 to earn the final berth into match play, beating out Bernie Carlisle, Evansville, Ill., by just one pin.
Qualifiers 17-32 faced off in best-of-five-games match play Monday night. Last week's season-opening Senior Manassas Open champion Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo. advanced with a three-games-to-none win over Hollis McMullen, Rockville, Md.
The winners advance to face qualifiers 9-16 Tuesday morning. Those winners will then face qualifiers 1-8. Match play continues Tuesday until just two bowlers remain. The best-of-three-games title match takes place Tuesday evening with the winner taking home $8,000.
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,000
#18 Hugo McGroty def. #31 Jim Carter, 3-0
(193-186, 213-174, 237-231)
#22 Karl Wolf def. #27 Jerral Pickford, 3-0
(247-206, 224-173, 256-218)
#19 Henry Gonzalez def. #30 Hollis McMullen, 3-0
(225-223, 279-203, 267-182)
#21 Roger LeClair def. #28 Fred McClain, 3-1
(232-225, 223-223 [9-0], 193-247, 254-227)
#20 Gary Hiday def. #29 Larry Galloway, 3-1
(193-151, 210-167, 181-225, 260-177)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #25 Chuck Pierce, 3-2
(215-210, 186-173, 275-276, 185-238, 226-223)
#32 Tommy Nevitt def. #17 Don Blatchford, 3-2
(286-191, 278-204, 197-233, 233-243, 213-190)
#26 Guppy Troup def. #23 Stephen Bruck, 3-2
(246-187, 209-218, 246-237, 222-225, 203-201)
Players with position, hometown, 16-game pinfall and average
Places 1-32 advance to match play. Places 33-53 cash.
1. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 3628, 226,75
2. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 3619, 226,19
3. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3613, 225,81
4. John Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., 3574, 223,38
5. Tommy Kress, Rochester, N.Y., 3573, 223,31
6. Chris Fedden, Albany, N.Y., 3568, 223,00
7. William Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 3546, 221,63
8. Mike Swackhamer, Parkersburg, W.V., 3545, 221,56
9. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 3540, 221,25
10. Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 3527, 220,44
11. Don Sylvia, Discovery Bay, Calif., 3514, 219,63
12. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 3513, 219,56
13. John Shreve Sr. Elyria, Ohio, 3490, 218,13
14. Norb Wetzel, Fond du Lac, Wis., 3484, 217,75
15. George Miller III, Grand Rapids, Mich., 3481, 217,56
16. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 3475, 217,19
17. Don Blatchford, Santa Monica, Calif., 3452, 215,75
18. Hugo McGroty, Schenectady, N.Y., 3444, 215,25
19. Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo., 3432, 214,50
20. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, 3431, 214,44
21. Roger LeClair, Clackamas, Ore., 3429, 214,31
22. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 3423, 213,94
23. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, 3415, 213,44
24. Teata Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., 3409, 213,06
25. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, 3402, 212,63
26. Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 3393, 212,06
27. Jerral Pickford, Charlotte, N.C., 3381, 211,31
28. Fred McClain, Lincoln Park, Mich., 3372, 210,75
29. Larry Galloway, Lakewood, Calif., 3371, 210,69
30. Hollis McMullen, Rockville, Md, 3360, 210,00
(tie) Jim Carter, Orlando, Fla., 3360, 210,00
32. Tommy Nevitt, Jacksonville, Fla., 3359, 209,94
Missed Cut:
33. Bernie Carlisle, Evansville, Ind., 3358, 209,88
34. James Brenner, LeClaire, Iowa, 3357, 209,81
(tie) Steve Bova, Massapequa, N.Y., 3357, 209,81
36. Roger Workman, Kenova, W.Va., 3356, 209,75
37. Perry Keplinger, Amherst, Ohio, 3354, 209,63
38. Don Patterson, Knoxville, Tenn., 3352, 209,50
39. Gary Smith, E.Peoria, Ill., 3350, 209,38
40. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 3342, 208,88
41. Bill Argenbright, Fisherville, Va., 3341, 208,81
42. Pete Bryan, Laurel, Del., 3338, 208,63
43. Bill McCorkle, Westerville, Ohio, 3328, 208,00
44. Henry Blough, Elizabethtown, Pa., 3316, 207,25
45. Robert Blaney, Zanesville, Ohio, 3315, 207,19
46. Roy Buckley, New Albany, Ohio, 3310, 206,88
47. Patsy DellaPenna, Palm Harbor, Fla., 3306, 206,63
48. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 3305, 206,56
49. Douglas Weese, Carson City, Mich., 3301, 206,31
50. Dave Bernhardt, Shelby Twp. Mich., 3298, 206,13
51. Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich, 3285, 205,31
(tie) George Lord, Lakeland, Fla., 3285, 205,31
53. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla, 3284, 205,25
(tie) Gary Skidmore, Albuquerque, NM, 3284, 205,25
55. James Stanley, Cincinnati, Ohio, 3283, 205,19
(tie) Ray Johnson, Battle Creek, Mich., 3283, 205,19
57. Steve Lickliter, Beckley, W Va., 3277, 204,81
58. Dave Olm, Tampa, Fla., 3275, 204,69
59. Bobby Johnson, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3271, 204,44
60. Keith Sharp, Maitland, Fla., 3269, 204,31
61. Jerry Hamilton, Springfield, Ohio, 3266, 204,13
62. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 3264, 204,00
63. Chuck Haus, Linden, Mich., 3258, 203,63
64. Mickey Higham, Bowling Green, Ohio, 3255, 203,44
65. John Bennett, Clarkston, Mich., 3252, 203,25
66. Edward Buco, Berlin, Md., 3251, 203,19
67. Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., 3250, 203,13
68. Mitchell Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 3248, 203,00
69. Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 3247, 202,94
70. Arnie Goldman, Inkster, Mich., 3242, 202,63
71. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 3238, 202,38
(tie) Steve Etzel, Coal Valley, Ill., 3238, 202,38
73. George McAfee, Fremont, Ohio, 3236, 202,25
74. Emilio Mora Sr. Defiance, Ohio, 3230, 201,88
(tie) Bill Henson, Westerville, Ohio, 3230, 201,88
76. Dennis Amato, Pine Brook, N.J., 3228, 201,75
77. John Milletics, Sandusky, Mich, 3225, 201,56
(tie) Karl Bosman, Trenton, Mich., 3225, 201,56
79. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 3224, 201,50
80. Ken Waters, Kingsport, Tenn., 3219, 201,19
81. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 3218, 201,13
82. Jan Kravcheno Sr. Kalida, Ohio, 3212, 200,75
83. Kenneth Gibson, Greenville, S.C., 3210, 200,63
84. Frank Gallo Jr. Newport News, VA., 3209, 200,56
85. Michael Llaneza, Columbus, Ohio, 3208, 200,50
86. Will Friedrich, Green Bay, Wis., 3207, 200,44
87. Dan Dicus, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3202, 200,13
88. Frank Fiscello, Bloomfield, N.J., 3196, 199,75
89. Harv Pallas, Stevensville, Mich., 3192, 199,50
90. Dannie Hettinger, Circleville, Ohio, 3189, 199,31
(tie) John Dudak, Orland Park, Ill., 3189, 199,31
92. Mark Weller, Jonesville, Mich., 3184, 199,00
93. Bob Chamberlain, The Villages, Fla, 3175, 198,44
(tie) Terry Franz, Mt.Vernon, Ohio, 3175, 198,44
95. Leo Plaia, New Orleans, 3163, 197,69
96. James Johnson, Marysville, Ohio, 3161, 197,56
(tie) Ron Garr, Ridgedale, Mo., 3161, 197,56
98. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn, 3155, 197,19
(tie) James Helmecy Sr. Portage, Ind., 3155, 197,19
100. John Berker, New Holland, Ohio, 3154, 197,13
(tie) Robert McDonald, Addison, Ill., 3154, 197,13
102. Ron Amore, Wash.Court House, Ohio, 3153, 197,06
103. Marc Lineberry, Camanche, Iowa, 3145, 196,56
104. Phillip Moros, Lombard, Ill., 3142, 196,38
105. Kim Buell, Speedway, Ind, 3141, 196,31
106. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 3136, 196,00
107. George Toth, Sturgis, S.D., 3134, 195,88
108. Len Gray, Cincinnati, 3128, 195,50
109. Steven Jansson, Blaine, Minn., 3126, 195,38
110. Jim Novak, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3125, 195,31
(tie) Dan Clausse, Sacramento, Calif, 3125, 195,31
(tie) Matt Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 3125, 195,31
113. Aron Lipshy, Roseville, Mich., 3119, 194,94
114. Jimmy Plessinger, York, Pa., 3116, 194,75
115. James Middaugh, Junction City, Ohio, 3115, 194,69
116. Ralph Pachmayer, Kettering, Ohio, 3110, 194,38
117. Fred Sanford, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3103, 193,94
118. Rich Holden, Chinchilla, Pa, 3099, 193,69
(tie) Robert Heisler, Waterford, Pa, 3099, 193,69
120. Steve Stein, Staten Island, N.Y., 3097, 193,56
121. Allen Meskan, Wood Dale, Ill., 3092, 193,25
122. Bob Kovach, Independence, Ohio, 3084, 192,75
123. Sam Perrotta, Lincoln Park, N.J., 3081, 192,56
124. Stan Smith, Lynn, Ontario, 3075, 192,19
125. Dave Kangas, Gwinn, Mich., 3074, 192,13
126. Timothy Bates, Orlando, Fla., 3061, 191,31
127. Michael Lessar, Naples, N.Y., 3053, 190,81
128. Michael Truitt, Orland Park, Ill., 3042, 190,13
129. Philip Karl, Jackson, Ohio, 3038, 189,88
130. Rich Ashe, Conneaut Lake, Pa., 3036, 189,75
131. John Graham, Las Vegas, 3035, 189,69
132. Richard Nardozza, Clearfield, Pa., 3029, 189,31
133. Walter Sova Sr. South Daytona, Fla, 3028, 189,25
(tie) Terence Freeman, Union City, Mich., 3028, 189,25
135. Richard Felten, Rockville, Md., 3026, 189,13
136. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 3024, 189,00
137. Gregory Smith, Baltimore, 3000, 187,50
138. Chuck Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 2998, 187,38
139. Frank Kobli Jr. Highland, Ind., 2995, 187,19
140. Norm Cave, Portsmouth, Ohio, 2989, 186,81
(tie) Charles Sitko, Jackson, Mich., 2989, 186,81
142. Donald Kilgore, Las Vegas, 2988, 186,75
143. Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 2975, 185,94
144. Joseph LaBellarte, Chicago, 2955, 184,69
145. Johnie Peak Sr. Hyattesville, Md, 2947, 184,19
(tie) Chuck Fairchild Jr. Boardman, Ohio, 2947, 184,19
147. Steve Kinty, Akron, Ohio, 2937, 183,56
148. John Zubor, Allen Park, Mich., 2935, 183,44
149. Bryan Hill, Taylorville, Ill, 2932, 183,25
150. Gary Friedman, Farmingdale, N.Y., 2884, 180,25
151. Charlie Juliano, Batavia, N.Y., 2882, 180,13
152. Ross McDonald, Clarksville, Md., 2849, 178,06
153. Alan Pylar, Flushing, Mich., 2845, 177,81
154. Frank Verni, Brewerton, N.Y., 2838, 177,38
155. Ray Randall, Dearborn, Mich., 2825, 176,56
156. Ernie Bourque, Acushnet, Mass., 2786, 174,13
157. Roger Sarazin, Ottawa, Ontario, 2775, 173,44
158. John Gagliardo, Austintown, Ohio, 2753, 172,06
159. Donald Breihan, Columbia, S.C., 2699, 168,69
160. Fred Baldwin, Sturgis, Mich, 2682, 167,63
161. Donald Case, Washington C.H. Ohio, 2637, 164,81
162. Andy Ippolito, Forest Hills, N.Y., 2575 (WD)
163. T C Hilderbrand, Clearwater, Fla., 1476 (WD)
300-games: none.
Mike Swackhamer looked at this week's Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Senior Tour event simply as a break from his job. Now, he's leading the tournament. Swackhamer, who is an amateur, averaged 241.50 over his eight-game block Sunday to lead the first day of qualifying in the 2006 Senior Chillicothe Open at Shawnee Lanes. Picture courtesy of PBA.
The recently-turned 58-year-old, Parkersburg, W. Va., who works as a railroad engineer is bowling in his first career PBA Senior Tour event. He finished with a 1,932 eight-game pinfall, leading the field by 72 pins.
"One of my close friends called and said there was an event here and I had worked 32 days in a row on the railroad and figured this was a good way to take a break," said Swackhamer. "My goal was to just stay clean and be competitive. I just hope I don't fall on my face tomorrow."
Swackhamer started his block with a 236, then missed a perfect game by just three pins with a 297 in game two. His lowest score of the block was a 222, which came in his final game. PBA Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia (left), Manalapan, N.J., finished second with 1,860 after leading the first of two squads. Petraglia is looking for his sixth career PBA Senior Tour title, but his first since 2001.
Roger Kossert (left), Lithia, Fla, is third with 1,840, while Steve Bova, Massapequa, N.Y., is fourth with 1,822. Tommy Kress, Rochester, N.Y., rounds out the top five with 1,816. PBA Hall of Famer Tom Baker (right), who last year captured PBA Senior Player and Rookie of the Year honors, is tied for 9th with 1,806. Baker lost in the title match of last week's season-opening Senior Manassas Open to Henry Gonzalez. Gonzalez is 23rd with 1,724.
All bowlers will return Monday for another eight games of qualifying before the field is cut to the top 32 who will begin match play Monday night. Match play continues Tuesday until just two bowlers remain. The best-of-three-games title match takes place Tuesday evening with the winner taking home $8,000.
Players with position, hometown, 8-game pinfall and average
1. Mike Swackhamer, Parkersburg, W.V., 1932, 241,50
2. John Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., 1860, 232,50
3. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 1840, 230,00
4. Steve Bova, Massapequa, N.Y., 1822, 227,75
5. Tommy Kress, Rochester, N.Y., 1816, 227,00
6. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 1815, 226,88
7. George Miller III, Grand Rapids, Mich, 1813, 226,63
(tie) Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 1813, 226,63
9. Tom Baker, King, N.C, 1806, 225,75
(tie) Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 1806, 225,75
11. Chris Fedden, Albany, N.Y., 1797, 224,63
12. Norb Wetzel, Fond du Lac, Wis., 1793, 224,13
13. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, 1791, 223,88
14. John Shreve Sr. Elyria, Ohio, 1788, 223,50
15. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 1781, 222,63
16. Don Blatchford, Santa Monica, Calif., 1773, 221,63
17. William Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 1770, 221,25
18. Henry Blough, Elizabethtown, Pa., 1754, 219,25
19. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 1752, 219,00
20. Roy Buckley, New Albany, Ohio, 1739, 217,38
21. Teata Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., 1738, 217,25
22. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, 1735, 216,88
23. Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo., 1724, 215,50
24. Perry Keplinger, Amherst, Ohio, 1723, 215,38
25. Bill Argenbright, Fisherville, Va, 1719, 214,88
(tie) Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 1719, 214,88
27. Roger LeClair, Clackamas, Ore., 1718, 214,75
28. Jim Carter, Orlando, Fla., 1717, 214,63
29. Pete Bryan, Laurel, Del., 1715, 214,38
30. Bernie Carlisle, Evansville, Ind., 1709, 213,63
31. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 1704, 213,00
32. Gary Smith, E.Peoria, Ill., 1699, 212,38
33. Don Sylvia, Discovery Bay, Calif., 1698, 212,25
34. Don Patterson, Knoxville, Tenn., 1697, 212,13
35. Will Friedrich, Green Bay, Wis., 1695, 211,88
36. John Graham, Las Vegas, 1693, 211,63
37. Hollis McMullen, Rockville, Md., 1685, 210,63
38. Fred McClain, Lincoln Park, Mich., 1684, 210,50
39. Hugo McGroty, Schenectady, N.Y., 1682, 210,25
40. George McAfee, Fremont, Ohio, 1681, 210,13
41. Arnie Goldman, Inkster, Mich., 1675, 209,38
42. Robert Blaney, Zanesville, Ohio, 1674, 209,25
(tie) Steve Etzel, Coal Valley, Ill., 1674, 209,25
44. Bobby Johnson, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1671, 208,88
45. Douglas Weese, Carson City, Mich., 1668, 208,50
46. Kenneth Gibson, Greenville, S.C., 1665, 208,13
47. James Brenner, LeClaire, Iowa, 1659, 207,38
48. Mitchell Jabczenski, Novi, Mich, 1656, 207,00
(tie) Jerral Pickford, Charlotte, N.C., 1656, 207,00
50. Dave Bernhardt, Shelby Twp. Mich., 1655, 206,88
51. James Middaugh, Junction City, Ohio, 1654, 206,75
(tie) Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., 1654, 206,75
53. Michael Llaneza, Columbus, Ohio, 1649, 206,13
54. Larry Galloway, Lakewood, Calif., 1647, 205,88
55. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 1644, 205,50
56. Gary Skidmore, Albuquerque, NM, 1643, 205,38
57. Dennis Amato, Pine Brook, N.J., 1642, 205,25
58. Patsy DellaPenna, Palm Harbor, Fla, 1640, 205,00
(tie) Terry Franz, Mt.Vernon, Ohio, 1640, 205,00
(tie) Ray Johnson, Battle Creek, Mich., 1640, 205,00
61. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 1638, 204,75
(tie) Ron Amore, Wash.Court House, Ohio, 1638, 204,75
63. Bill McCorkle, Westerville, Ohio, 1635, 204,38
64. Bob Chamberlain, The Villages, Fla., 1634, 204,25
65. Roger Workman, Kenova, W.Va., 1632, 204,00
66. George Lord, Lakeland, Fla., 1630, 203,75
67. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla, 1629, 203,63
(tie) Robert McDonald, Addison, Ill., 1629, 203,63
69. Mickey Higham, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1627, 203,38
(tie) Chuck Pierce, Dallas, 1627, 203,38
71. Jan Kravcheno Sr. Kalida, Ohio, 1626, 203,25
72. Ronald Garr, Ridgedale, Mo., 1624, 203,00
73. Steve Lickliter, Beckley, W Va., 1622, 202,75
74. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 1620, 202,50
75. Mark Weller, Jonesville, Mich., 1619, 202,38
76. Karl Bosman, Trenton, Mich, 1617, 202,13
(tie) James Stanley, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1617, 202,13
78. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 1615, 201,88
79. Kim Buell, Speedway, Ind, 1614, 201,75
(tie) Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 1614, 201,75
81. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 1612, 201,50
82. Chuck Haus, Linden, Mich., 1611, 201,38
83. Ken Waters, Kingsport, Tenn., 1610, 201,25
84. Harv Pallas, Stevensville, Mich., 1607, 200,88
85. Dan Dicus, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1604, 200,50
86. Tommy Nevitt, Jacksonville, Fla., 1599, 199,88
87. Bill Henson, Westerville, Ohio, 1598, 199,75
88. Matt Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 1597, 199,63
89. Bob Kovach, Independence, Ohio, 1594, 199,25
90. Jerry Hamilton, Springfield, Ohio, 1593, 199,13
91. Andy Ippolito, Forest Hills, N.Y., 1590, 198,75
92. Steve Stein, Staten Island, N.Y., 1587, 198,38
93. Allen Meskan, Wood Dale, Ill., 1586, 198,25
94. Dave Olm, Tampa, Fla., 1584, 198,00
95. Terence Freeman, Union City, Mich., 1582, 197,75
96. Philip Karl, Jackson, Ohio, 1579, 197,38
97. John Berker, New Holland, Ohio, 1578, 197,25
98. Gary Friedman, Farmingdale, N.Y., 1573, 196,63
99. Frank Gallo Jr. Newport News, VA., 1572, 196,50
100. Stan Smith, Lynn, Ontario, 1570, 196,25
(tie) Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich., 1570, 196,25
102. John Bennett, Clarkston, Mich., 1564, 195,50
103. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich, 1558, 194,75
(tie) Chuck Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 1558, 194,75
105. Dan Clausse, Sacramento, Calif., 1553, 194,13
106. John Dudak, Orland Park, Ill., 1551, 193,88
107. Sam Perrotta, Lincoln Park, N.J., 1550, 193,75
108. James Johnson, Marysville, Ohio, 1549, 193,63
109. Keith Sharp, Maitland, Fla., 1546, 193,25
110. Frank Fiscello, Bloomfield, N.J., 1543, 192,88
111. Charles Sitko, Jackson, Mich., 1539, 192,38
112. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 1537, 192,13
113. James Helmecy Sr. Portage, Ind., 1536, 192,00
114. Fred Sanford, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1535, 191,88
115. Robert Heisler, Waterford, Pa, 1533, 191,63
116. Emilio Mora Sr. Defiance, Ohio, 1532, 191,50
117. John Milletics, Sandusky, Mich., 1531, 191,38
118. Steve Kinty, Akron, Ohio, 1530, 191,25
119. Dannie Hettinger, Circleville, Ohio, 1529, 191,13
120. Marc Lineberry, Camanche, Iowa, 1528, 191,00
121. Richard Nardozza, Clearfield, Pa., 1527, 190,88
122. Rich Holden, Chinchilla, Pa, 1526, 190,75
(tie) Edward Buco, Berlin, Md., 1526, 190,75
124. Timothy Bates, Orlando, Fla., 1525, 190,63
125. Dave Kangas, Gwinn, Mich., 1521, 190,13
126. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn., 1519, 189,88
127. Donald Kilgore, Las Vegas, 1515, 189,38
128. Len Gray, Cincinnati, 1511, 188,88
129. Michael Truitt, Orland Park, Ill, 1509, 188,63
(tie) George Toth, Sturgis, S.D, 1509, 188,63
(tie) Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 1509, 188,63
132. Frank Verni, Brewerton, N.Y, 1507, 188,38
(tie) Walter Sova Sr. South Daytona, Fla., 1507, 188,38
134. Bryan Hill, Taylorville, Ill, 1505, 188,13
135. Leo Plaia, New Orleans, 1502, 187,75
136. Michael Lessar, Naples, N.Y, 1496, 187,00
(tie) Norm Cave, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1496, 187,00
138. Richard Felten, Rockville, Md., 1495, 186,88
139. Phillip Moros, Lombard, Ill., 1492, 186,50
140. Aron Lipshy, Roseville, Mich., 1491, 186,38
141. Steven Jansson, Blaine, Minn., 1488, 186,00
142. Ralph Pachmayer, Kettering, Ohio, 1487, 185,88
143. Alan Pylar, Flushing, Mich., 1478, 184,75
144. Chuck Fairchild Jr. Boardman, Ohio, 1477, 184,63
145. Jimmy Plessinger, York, Pa., 1470, 183,75
146. Joseph LaBellarte, Chicago, 1464, 183,00
147. Ray Randall, Dearborn, Mich., 1463, 182,88
148. Charlie Juliano, Batavia, N.Y., 1460, 182,50
149. Rich Ashe, Conneaut Lake, Pa., 1457, 182,13
150. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 1455, 181,88
151. Roger Sarazin, Ottawa, Ontario, 1451, 181,38
152. Frank Kobli Jr. Highland, Ind., 1441, 180,13
153. Jim Novak, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1437, 179,63
154. Gregory Smith, Baltimore, 1413, 176,63
155. Ross McDonald, Clarksville, Md., 1410, 176,25
156. Johnie Peak Sr. Hyattesville, Md., 1403, 175,38
157. Fred Baldwin, Sturgis, Mich, 1399, 174,88
158. John Zubor, Allen Park, Mich., 1398, 174,75
159. Ernie Bourque, Acushnet, Mass., 1360, 170,00
160. John Gagliardo, Austintown, Ohio, 1327, 165,88
161. Donald Breihan, Columbia, S.C., 1305, 163,13
162. Donald Case, Washington C.H. Ohio, 1268, 158,50
(tie) T C Hilderbrand, Clearwater, Fla., 1476 (WD)
2006 PBA Senior Tour #2
Shawnee Lanes in Chillicothe, OH
In a battle of Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Hall of Famers, Tom Baker outlasted Teata Semiz, two-games-to-one, to take home the title in the 2006 Senior Chillicothe Open Tuesday at Shawnee Lanes. Baker, the 2005 PBA Senior Player and Rookie of the Year, captured his second career PBA Senior Tour title. He denied Semiz a chance to become the oldest champion in PBA Senior Tour history at 72 years old, as well as a chance to become just the fourth bowler in history to win a PBA title in five different decades. Picture courtesy of PBA LLC.
Semiz's (right) run to the title was remarkable considering he suffered a heart attack in January and has only been back bowling for a month. He bowled 40 out of a possible 42 games during the tournament, winning five matches to reach the championship. "I have mixed emotions. It's hard when you're bowling one of your good friends. My thoughts during the match would fade off and think about (Semiz) instead of making a good shot," said Baker, 51. "I hope I can throw it that good when I'm 72."
In the title match, Semiz jumped out to the early lead with a 222-214 win in game one, doubling in the 10th frame to win. Baker bounced back with a 269-255 win in game two. Semiz could have struck out in the 10th frame which would have forced Baker to strike out to win by one pin, but after doubling, Semiz left a 6-7-10 split. Baker then struck out to send the match to a deciding third game.
In the final game, Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., ran out of steam, opening twice in the first three frames while Baker opened with three strikes. Semiz was never able to get untracked, and Baker cruised to a 226-148 win.
Baker, King, N.C., has now finished first and second in the first two events of the season. He lost to Henry Gonzalez in the finals of last week's 2006 Senior Manassas Open, but exacted some revenge by knocking off Gonzalez in Tuesday's Round of 16.
Baker advanced to the finals with a 2-0 win over Bill Keenan, Orlando, Fla..Semiz advanced to the title match with a 2-0 win over another PBA Hall of Famer, Johnny Petraglia (Manalapan, N.J.).
The PBA Senior Tour takes a month break before picking back up with the 2006 Senior Tucson Open at Golden Pin Lanes, June 10-14. The winner will take home $8,000.
PBA Senior Chillicothe Open
Shawnee Lanes in Chillicothe, OH
April 29 - May. 2, 2006
Championship Round:
1. Tom Baker, King, N.C., $8,000
2. Teata Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., $4,500
3. Bill Keenan, Orlando, Fla., $3,000
(tie) Johnny Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., $3,000
Playoff Results:
Semifinals:
#3 Tom Baker def. #7 Bill Keenan, 2-0
(238-203, 234-226)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #4 Johnny Petraglia, 2-0
(216-215, 210-177)
Championship Match:
#3 Tom Baker def. #24 Teata Semiz, 2-1
(214-222, 269-255, 226-148)
Baker, Keenan, Semiz, Petraglia to bowl for the title in Chillicothe
Tom Baker (left), Bill Keenan and Teata Semiz won their best-of-five games matches in the Round of 8 three-games-to-one to advance to the semifinals in the PBA Senior Chillicothe Open at Shawnee Lanes in Chillicothe, OH. Joining those three is Johnny Petraglia (right), who went the distance to defeat Roger LeClair, 3-2. The winner will take home the $8,000 top prize. PBA Senior Chillicothe Open - Round of 8
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,700
#3 Tom Baker def. #11 Don Sylvia, 3-1
(180-238, 289-201, 258-209, 244-236)
#7 Bill Keenan def. #18 Hugo McGroty, 3-1
(143-246, 278-249, 238-222, 258-171)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #32 Tommy Nevitt, 3-1
(215-227, 278-227, 222-179, 231-205)
#4 Johnny Petraglia def. #21 Roger LeClair, 3-2
(259-225, 172-236, 236-234, 148-225, 211-189)
PBA Senior Chillicothe Open - Round of 16
Round of 24 winners vs. qualifiers 1-8
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,300
#21 Roger LeClair def. #5 Tommy Kress, 3-0
(235-226, 225-165, 234-219)
#3 Tom Baker def. #19 Henry Gonzalez, 3-1
(258-227, 233-208, 246-289, 238-212)
#18 Hugo McGroty def. #2 Dave Patchen, 3-0
(258-236, 225-194, 231-224)
#4 Johnny Petraglia def. #13 John Shreve Sr., 3-1
(259-200, 244-206, 215-258, 237-225)
#32 Tommy Nevitt def. #1 Roger Kossert, 3-1
(238-193, 234-215, 238-247, 268-186)
#7 Bill Keenan def. #26 Guppy Troup, 3-1
(234-193, 224-228, 235-195, 226-203)
#11 Don Sylvia def. #6 Chris Fedden, 3-1
(300-211, 214-193, 225-232, 212-204)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #8 Mike Swackhamer, 3-2
(213-166, 175-206, 216-223, 246-188, 235-188)
300 games - Don Sylvia
PBA Senior Chillicothe Open - Round of 24
Round of 32 winners vs. qualifiers 9-16
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,100
#21 Roger LeClair def. #12 Allie Clarke, 3-0
(258-220, 246-220, 279-182)
#13 John Shreve Sr. def. #20 Gary Hiday, 3-0
(206-203, 248-185, 244-233)
#19 Henry Gonzalez def. #14 Norb Wetzel, 3-0
(259-195, 215-162, 222-221)
#32 Tommy Nevitt def. #16 Tim Kauble, 3-1
(216-225, 207-195, 233-183, 211-197)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #9 Dale Eagle, 3-2
(234-214, 222-205, 196-245, 222-257, 267-156)
#26 Guppy Troup def. #10 Gene Vincent, 3-2
(245-269, 232-205, 223-187, 225-268, 259-184)
#18 Hugo McGroty def. #15 George Miller III, 3-2
(246-171, 226-232, 170-187, 202-198, 238-179)
#11 Don Sylvia def. #22 Karl Wolf, 3-2
(224-204, 262-180, 238-246, 242-247, 239-236)
Roger Kossert wins qualifying to earn first career top seed
Roger Kossert earned the top seed for match play for the first time in his Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Senior Tour career, leading qualifying with a 3,628 16-game pinfall in the 2006 Senior Chillicothe Open at Shawnee Lanes. The left-hander from Lithia, Fla. averaged 223.50 in his eight-game block Monday. He was third after eight games Sunday, but he switched balls during practice Monday and the move paid off.
"I had a good shot both days. I was pretty consistent. You have to win matches though, that's the whole key," said Kossert, who owns one PBA Senior Tour title. "The ball I used this morning just went down the lane a little further for me and it worked well. I didn't even try the other one. I just had a plan and a good reaction and went with it."
Kossert came out on fire Monday, shooting a 257 in his first game, the highest game of his block. He also shot games of 247 and 249, and had just one game under 200.
Another lefty, Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, finished second with 3,619, and a pair of PBA Hall of Famers follow him. Tom Baker, King, N.C., last year's PBA Senior Player and Rookie of the Year, is third with 3,163, while Johnny Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., is fourth with 3,574.
Amateur Mike Swackhamer, Parkersburg, W. Va., bowling in his first career PBA Senior Tour event, finished 8th with 3,545 and earned the final bye into Tuesday's Round of 16. Tommy Nevitt, Jacksonville, Fla., finished 32nd with 3,359 to earn the final berth into match play, beating out Bernie Carlisle, Evansville, Ill., by just one pin.
Qualifiers 17-32 faced off in best-of-five-games match play Monday night. Last week's season-opening Senior Manassas Open champion Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo. advanced with a three-games-to-none win over Hollis McMullen, Rockville, Md.
The winners advance to face qualifiers 9-16 Tuesday morning. Those winners will then face qualifiers 1-8. Match play continues Tuesday until just two bowlers remain. The best-of-three-games title match takes place Tuesday evening with the winner taking home $8,000.
PBA Senior Chillicothe Open - Round of 32 (Qualifiers 17-32)
Best-of-five, losers earn $1,000
#18 Hugo McGroty def. #31 Jim Carter, 3-0
(193-186, 213-174, 237-231)
#22 Karl Wolf def. #27 Jerral Pickford, 3-0
(247-206, 224-173, 256-218)
#19 Henry Gonzalez def. #30 Hollis McMullen, 3-0
(225-223, 279-203, 267-182)
#21 Roger LeClair def. #28 Fred McClain, 3-1
(232-225, 223-223 [9-0], 193-247, 254-227)
#20 Gary Hiday def. #29 Larry Galloway, 3-1
(193-151, 210-167, 181-225, 260-177)
#24 Teata Semiz def. #25 Chuck Pierce, 3-2
(215-210, 186-173, 275-276, 185-238, 226-223)
#32 Tommy Nevitt def. #17 Don Blatchford, 3-2
(286-191, 278-204, 197-233, 233-243, 213-190)
#26 Guppy Troup def. #23 Stephen Bruck, 3-2
(246-187, 209-218, 246-237, 222-225, 203-201)
2006 PBA Senior Chillicothe Open - Day Two Qualifying
Players with position, hometown, 16-game pinfall and average
Places 1-32 advance to match play. Places 33-53 cash.
1. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 3628, 226,75
2. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 3619, 226,19
3. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3613, 225,81
4. John Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., 3574, 223,38
5. Tommy Kress, Rochester, N.Y., 3573, 223,31
6. Chris Fedden, Albany, N.Y., 3568, 223,00
7. William Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 3546, 221,63
8. Mike Swackhamer, Parkersburg, W.V., 3545, 221,56
9. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 3540, 221,25
10. Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 3527, 220,44
11. Don Sylvia, Discovery Bay, Calif., 3514, 219,63
12. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 3513, 219,56
13. John Shreve Sr. Elyria, Ohio, 3490, 218,13
14. Norb Wetzel, Fond du Lac, Wis., 3484, 217,75
15. George Miller III, Grand Rapids, Mich., 3481, 217,56
16. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 3475, 217,19
17. Don Blatchford, Santa Monica, Calif., 3452, 215,75
18. Hugo McGroty, Schenectady, N.Y., 3444, 215,25
19. Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo., 3432, 214,50
20. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, 3431, 214,44
21. Roger LeClair, Clackamas, Ore., 3429, 214,31
22. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 3423, 213,94
23. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, 3415, 213,44
24. Teata Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., 3409, 213,06
25. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, 3402, 212,63
26. Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 3393, 212,06
27. Jerral Pickford, Charlotte, N.C., 3381, 211,31
28. Fred McClain, Lincoln Park, Mich., 3372, 210,75
29. Larry Galloway, Lakewood, Calif., 3371, 210,69
30. Hollis McMullen, Rockville, Md, 3360, 210,00
(tie) Jim Carter, Orlando, Fla., 3360, 210,00
32. Tommy Nevitt, Jacksonville, Fla., 3359, 209,94
Missed Cut:
33. Bernie Carlisle, Evansville, Ind., 3358, 209,88
34. James Brenner, LeClaire, Iowa, 3357, 209,81
(tie) Steve Bova, Massapequa, N.Y., 3357, 209,81
36. Roger Workman, Kenova, W.Va., 3356, 209,75
37. Perry Keplinger, Amherst, Ohio, 3354, 209,63
38. Don Patterson, Knoxville, Tenn., 3352, 209,50
39. Gary Smith, E.Peoria, Ill., 3350, 209,38
40. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 3342, 208,88
41. Bill Argenbright, Fisherville, Va., 3341, 208,81
42. Pete Bryan, Laurel, Del., 3338, 208,63
43. Bill McCorkle, Westerville, Ohio, 3328, 208,00
44. Henry Blough, Elizabethtown, Pa., 3316, 207,25
45. Robert Blaney, Zanesville, Ohio, 3315, 207,19
46. Roy Buckley, New Albany, Ohio, 3310, 206,88
47. Patsy DellaPenna, Palm Harbor, Fla., 3306, 206,63
48. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 3305, 206,56
49. Douglas Weese, Carson City, Mich., 3301, 206,31
50. Dave Bernhardt, Shelby Twp. Mich., 3298, 206,13
51. Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich, 3285, 205,31
(tie) George Lord, Lakeland, Fla., 3285, 205,31
53. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla, 3284, 205,25
(tie) Gary Skidmore, Albuquerque, NM, 3284, 205,25
55. James Stanley, Cincinnati, Ohio, 3283, 205,19
(tie) Ray Johnson, Battle Creek, Mich., 3283, 205,19
57. Steve Lickliter, Beckley, W Va., 3277, 204,81
58. Dave Olm, Tampa, Fla., 3275, 204,69
59. Bobby Johnson, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3271, 204,44
60. Keith Sharp, Maitland, Fla., 3269, 204,31
61. Jerry Hamilton, Springfield, Ohio, 3266, 204,13
62. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 3264, 204,00
63. Chuck Haus, Linden, Mich., 3258, 203,63
64. Mickey Higham, Bowling Green, Ohio, 3255, 203,44
65. John Bennett, Clarkston, Mich., 3252, 203,25
66. Edward Buco, Berlin, Md., 3251, 203,19
67. Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., 3250, 203,13
68. Mitchell Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 3248, 203,00
69. Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 3247, 202,94
70. Arnie Goldman, Inkster, Mich., 3242, 202,63
71. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 3238, 202,38
(tie) Steve Etzel, Coal Valley, Ill., 3238, 202,38
73. George McAfee, Fremont, Ohio, 3236, 202,25
74. Emilio Mora Sr. Defiance, Ohio, 3230, 201,88
(tie) Bill Henson, Westerville, Ohio, 3230, 201,88
76. Dennis Amato, Pine Brook, N.J., 3228, 201,75
77. John Milletics, Sandusky, Mich, 3225, 201,56
(tie) Karl Bosman, Trenton, Mich., 3225, 201,56
79. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 3224, 201,50
80. Ken Waters, Kingsport, Tenn., 3219, 201,19
81. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 3218, 201,13
82. Jan Kravcheno Sr. Kalida, Ohio, 3212, 200,75
83. Kenneth Gibson, Greenville, S.C., 3210, 200,63
84. Frank Gallo Jr. Newport News, VA., 3209, 200,56
85. Michael Llaneza, Columbus, Ohio, 3208, 200,50
86. Will Friedrich, Green Bay, Wis., 3207, 200,44
87. Dan Dicus, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3202, 200,13
88. Frank Fiscello, Bloomfield, N.J., 3196, 199,75
89. Harv Pallas, Stevensville, Mich., 3192, 199,50
90. Dannie Hettinger, Circleville, Ohio, 3189, 199,31
(tie) John Dudak, Orland Park, Ill., 3189, 199,31
92. Mark Weller, Jonesville, Mich., 3184, 199,00
93. Bob Chamberlain, The Villages, Fla, 3175, 198,44
(tie) Terry Franz, Mt.Vernon, Ohio, 3175, 198,44
95. Leo Plaia, New Orleans, 3163, 197,69
96. James Johnson, Marysville, Ohio, 3161, 197,56
(tie) Ron Garr, Ridgedale, Mo., 3161, 197,56
98. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn, 3155, 197,19
(tie) James Helmecy Sr. Portage, Ind., 3155, 197,19
100. John Berker, New Holland, Ohio, 3154, 197,13
(tie) Robert McDonald, Addison, Ill., 3154, 197,13
102. Ron Amore, Wash.Court House, Ohio, 3153, 197,06
103. Marc Lineberry, Camanche, Iowa, 3145, 196,56
104. Phillip Moros, Lombard, Ill., 3142, 196,38
105. Kim Buell, Speedway, Ind, 3141, 196,31
106. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 3136, 196,00
107. George Toth, Sturgis, S.D., 3134, 195,88
108. Len Gray, Cincinnati, 3128, 195,50
109. Steven Jansson, Blaine, Minn., 3126, 195,38
110. Jim Novak, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3125, 195,31
(tie) Dan Clausse, Sacramento, Calif, 3125, 195,31
(tie) Matt Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 3125, 195,31
113. Aron Lipshy, Roseville, Mich., 3119, 194,94
114. Jimmy Plessinger, York, Pa., 3116, 194,75
115. James Middaugh, Junction City, Ohio, 3115, 194,69
116. Ralph Pachmayer, Kettering, Ohio, 3110, 194,38
117. Fred Sanford, Chillicothe, Ohio, 3103, 193,94
118. Rich Holden, Chinchilla, Pa, 3099, 193,69
(tie) Robert Heisler, Waterford, Pa, 3099, 193,69
120. Steve Stein, Staten Island, N.Y., 3097, 193,56
121. Allen Meskan, Wood Dale, Ill., 3092, 193,25
122. Bob Kovach, Independence, Ohio, 3084, 192,75
123. Sam Perrotta, Lincoln Park, N.J., 3081, 192,56
124. Stan Smith, Lynn, Ontario, 3075, 192,19
125. Dave Kangas, Gwinn, Mich., 3074, 192,13
126. Timothy Bates, Orlando, Fla., 3061, 191,31
127. Michael Lessar, Naples, N.Y., 3053, 190,81
128. Michael Truitt, Orland Park, Ill., 3042, 190,13
129. Philip Karl, Jackson, Ohio, 3038, 189,88
130. Rich Ashe, Conneaut Lake, Pa., 3036, 189,75
131. John Graham, Las Vegas, 3035, 189,69
132. Richard Nardozza, Clearfield, Pa., 3029, 189,31
133. Walter Sova Sr. South Daytona, Fla, 3028, 189,25
(tie) Terence Freeman, Union City, Mich., 3028, 189,25
135. Richard Felten, Rockville, Md., 3026, 189,13
136. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 3024, 189,00
137. Gregory Smith, Baltimore, 3000, 187,50
138. Chuck Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 2998, 187,38
139. Frank Kobli Jr. Highland, Ind., 2995, 187,19
140. Norm Cave, Portsmouth, Ohio, 2989, 186,81
(tie) Charles Sitko, Jackson, Mich., 2989, 186,81
142. Donald Kilgore, Las Vegas, 2988, 186,75
143. Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 2975, 185,94
144. Joseph LaBellarte, Chicago, 2955, 184,69
145. Johnie Peak Sr. Hyattesville, Md, 2947, 184,19
(tie) Chuck Fairchild Jr. Boardman, Ohio, 2947, 184,19
147. Steve Kinty, Akron, Ohio, 2937, 183,56
148. John Zubor, Allen Park, Mich., 2935, 183,44
149. Bryan Hill, Taylorville, Ill, 2932, 183,25
150. Gary Friedman, Farmingdale, N.Y., 2884, 180,25
151. Charlie Juliano, Batavia, N.Y., 2882, 180,13
152. Ross McDonald, Clarksville, Md., 2849, 178,06
153. Alan Pylar, Flushing, Mich., 2845, 177,81
154. Frank Verni, Brewerton, N.Y., 2838, 177,38
155. Ray Randall, Dearborn, Mich., 2825, 176,56
156. Ernie Bourque, Acushnet, Mass., 2786, 174,13
157. Roger Sarazin, Ottawa, Ontario, 2775, 173,44
158. John Gagliardo, Austintown, Ohio, 2753, 172,06
159. Donald Breihan, Columbia, S.C., 2699, 168,69
160. Fred Baldwin, Sturgis, Mich, 2682, 167,63
161. Donald Case, Washington C.H. Ohio, 2637, 164,81
162. Andy Ippolito, Forest Hills, N.Y., 2575 (WD)
163. T C Hilderbrand, Clearwater, Fla., 1476 (WD)
300-games: none.
Amateur leads PBA Senior Chillicothe Open after Day One Qualifying
Mike Swackhamer looked at this week's Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Senior Tour event simply as a break from his job. Now, he's leading the tournament. Swackhamer, who is an amateur, averaged 241.50 over his eight-game block Sunday to lead the first day of qualifying in the 2006 Senior Chillicothe Open at Shawnee Lanes. Picture courtesy of PBA.The recently-turned 58-year-old, Parkersburg, W. Va., who works as a railroad engineer is bowling in his first career PBA Senior Tour event. He finished with a 1,932 eight-game pinfall, leading the field by 72 pins.
"One of my close friends called and said there was an event here and I had worked 32 days in a row on the railroad and figured this was a good way to take a break," said Swackhamer. "My goal was to just stay clean and be competitive. I just hope I don't fall on my face tomorrow."
Swackhamer started his block with a 236, then missed a perfect game by just three pins with a 297 in game two. His lowest score of the block was a 222, which came in his final game. PBA Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia (left), Manalapan, N.J., finished second with 1,860 after leading the first of two squads. Petraglia is looking for his sixth career PBA Senior Tour title, but his first since 2001. Roger Kossert (left), Lithia, Fla, is third with 1,840, while Steve Bova, Massapequa, N.Y., is fourth with 1,822. Tommy Kress, Rochester, N.Y., rounds out the top five with 1,816. PBA Hall of Famer Tom Baker (right), who last year captured PBA Senior Player and Rookie of the Year honors, is tied for 9th with 1,806. Baker lost in the title match of last week's season-opening Senior Manassas Open to Henry Gonzalez. Gonzalez is 23rd with 1,724. All bowlers will return Monday for another eight games of qualifying before the field is cut to the top 32 who will begin match play Monday night. Match play continues Tuesday until just two bowlers remain. The best-of-three-games title match takes place Tuesday evening with the winner taking home $8,000.
2006 PBA Senior Chillicothe Open - Day One Qualifying
Players with position, hometown, 8-game pinfall and average
1. Mike Swackhamer, Parkersburg, W.V., 1932, 241,50
2. John Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J., 1860, 232,50
3. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 1840, 230,00
4. Steve Bova, Massapequa, N.Y., 1822, 227,75
5. Tommy Kress, Rochester, N.Y., 1816, 227,00
6. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 1815, 226,88
7. George Miller III, Grand Rapids, Mich, 1813, 226,63
(tie) Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 1813, 226,63
9. Tom Baker, King, N.C, 1806, 225,75
(tie) Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 1806, 225,75
11. Chris Fedden, Albany, N.Y., 1797, 224,63
12. Norb Wetzel, Fond du Lac, Wis., 1793, 224,13
13. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, 1791, 223,88
14. John Shreve Sr. Elyria, Ohio, 1788, 223,50
15. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 1781, 222,63
16. Don Blatchford, Santa Monica, Calif., 1773, 221,63
17. William Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 1770, 221,25
18. Henry Blough, Elizabethtown, Pa., 1754, 219,25
19. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 1752, 219,00
20. Roy Buckley, New Albany, Ohio, 1739, 217,38
21. Teata Semiz, North Brunswick, N.J., 1738, 217,25
22. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, 1735, 216,88
23. Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, Colo., 1724, 215,50
24. Perry Keplinger, Amherst, Ohio, 1723, 215,38
25. Bill Argenbright, Fisherville, Va, 1719, 214,88
(tie) Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 1719, 214,88
27. Roger LeClair, Clackamas, Ore., 1718, 214,75
28. Jim Carter, Orlando, Fla., 1717, 214,63
29. Pete Bryan, Laurel, Del., 1715, 214,38
30. Bernie Carlisle, Evansville, Ind., 1709, 213,63
31. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 1704, 213,00
32. Gary Smith, E.Peoria, Ill., 1699, 212,38
33. Don Sylvia, Discovery Bay, Calif., 1698, 212,25
34. Don Patterson, Knoxville, Tenn., 1697, 212,13
35. Will Friedrich, Green Bay, Wis., 1695, 211,88
36. John Graham, Las Vegas, 1693, 211,63
37. Hollis McMullen, Rockville, Md., 1685, 210,63
38. Fred McClain, Lincoln Park, Mich., 1684, 210,50
39. Hugo McGroty, Schenectady, N.Y., 1682, 210,25
40. George McAfee, Fremont, Ohio, 1681, 210,13
41. Arnie Goldman, Inkster, Mich., 1675, 209,38
42. Robert Blaney, Zanesville, Ohio, 1674, 209,25
(tie) Steve Etzel, Coal Valley, Ill., 1674, 209,25
44. Bobby Johnson, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1671, 208,88
45. Douglas Weese, Carson City, Mich., 1668, 208,50
46. Kenneth Gibson, Greenville, S.C., 1665, 208,13
47. James Brenner, LeClaire, Iowa, 1659, 207,38
48. Mitchell Jabczenski, Novi, Mich, 1656, 207,00
(tie) Jerral Pickford, Charlotte, N.C., 1656, 207,00
50. Dave Bernhardt, Shelby Twp. Mich., 1655, 206,88
51. James Middaugh, Junction City, Ohio, 1654, 206,75
(tie) Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., 1654, 206,75
53. Michael Llaneza, Columbus, Ohio, 1649, 206,13
54. Larry Galloway, Lakewood, Calif., 1647, 205,88
55. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 1644, 205,50
56. Gary Skidmore, Albuquerque, NM, 1643, 205,38
57. Dennis Amato, Pine Brook, N.J., 1642, 205,25
58. Patsy DellaPenna, Palm Harbor, Fla, 1640, 205,00
(tie) Terry Franz, Mt.Vernon, Ohio, 1640, 205,00
(tie) Ray Johnson, Battle Creek, Mich., 1640, 205,00
61. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 1638, 204,75
(tie) Ron Amore, Wash.Court House, Ohio, 1638, 204,75
63. Bill McCorkle, Westerville, Ohio, 1635, 204,38
64. Bob Chamberlain, The Villages, Fla., 1634, 204,25
65. Roger Workman, Kenova, W.Va., 1632, 204,00
66. George Lord, Lakeland, Fla., 1630, 203,75
67. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla, 1629, 203,63
(tie) Robert McDonald, Addison, Ill., 1629, 203,63
69. Mickey Higham, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1627, 203,38
(tie) Chuck Pierce, Dallas, 1627, 203,38
71. Jan Kravcheno Sr. Kalida, Ohio, 1626, 203,25
72. Ronald Garr, Ridgedale, Mo., 1624, 203,00
73. Steve Lickliter, Beckley, W Va., 1622, 202,75
74. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 1620, 202,50
75. Mark Weller, Jonesville, Mich., 1619, 202,38
76. Karl Bosman, Trenton, Mich, 1617, 202,13
(tie) James Stanley, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1617, 202,13
78. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 1615, 201,88
79. Kim Buell, Speedway, Ind, 1614, 201,75
(tie) Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 1614, 201,75
81. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 1612, 201,50
82. Chuck Haus, Linden, Mich., 1611, 201,38
83. Ken Waters, Kingsport, Tenn., 1610, 201,25
84. Harv Pallas, Stevensville, Mich., 1607, 200,88
85. Dan Dicus, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1604, 200,50
86. Tommy Nevitt, Jacksonville, Fla., 1599, 199,88
87. Bill Henson, Westerville, Ohio, 1598, 199,75
88. Matt Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 1597, 199,63
89. Bob Kovach, Independence, Ohio, 1594, 199,25
90. Jerry Hamilton, Springfield, Ohio, 1593, 199,13
91. Andy Ippolito, Forest Hills, N.Y., 1590, 198,75
92. Steve Stein, Staten Island, N.Y., 1587, 198,38
93. Allen Meskan, Wood Dale, Ill., 1586, 198,25
94. Dave Olm, Tampa, Fla., 1584, 198,00
95. Terence Freeman, Union City, Mich., 1582, 197,75
96. Philip Karl, Jackson, Ohio, 1579, 197,38
97. John Berker, New Holland, Ohio, 1578, 197,25
98. Gary Friedman, Farmingdale, N.Y., 1573, 196,63
99. Frank Gallo Jr. Newport News, VA., 1572, 196,50
100. Stan Smith, Lynn, Ontario, 1570, 196,25
(tie) Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich., 1570, 196,25
102. John Bennett, Clarkston, Mich., 1564, 195,50
103. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich, 1558, 194,75
(tie) Chuck Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 1558, 194,75
105. Dan Clausse, Sacramento, Calif., 1553, 194,13
106. John Dudak, Orland Park, Ill., 1551, 193,88
107. Sam Perrotta, Lincoln Park, N.J., 1550, 193,75
108. James Johnson, Marysville, Ohio, 1549, 193,63
109. Keith Sharp, Maitland, Fla., 1546, 193,25
110. Frank Fiscello, Bloomfield, N.J., 1543, 192,88
111. Charles Sitko, Jackson, Mich., 1539, 192,38
112. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 1537, 192,13
113. James Helmecy Sr. Portage, Ind., 1536, 192,00
114. Fred Sanford, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1535, 191,88
115. Robert Heisler, Waterford, Pa, 1533, 191,63
116. Emilio Mora Sr. Defiance, Ohio, 1532, 191,50
117. John Milletics, Sandusky, Mich., 1531, 191,38
118. Steve Kinty, Akron, Ohio, 1530, 191,25
119. Dannie Hettinger, Circleville, Ohio, 1529, 191,13
120. Marc Lineberry, Camanche, Iowa, 1528, 191,00
121. Richard Nardozza, Clearfield, Pa., 1527, 190,88
122. Rich Holden, Chinchilla, Pa, 1526, 190,75
(tie) Edward Buco, Berlin, Md., 1526, 190,75
124. Timothy Bates, Orlando, Fla., 1525, 190,63
125. Dave Kangas, Gwinn, Mich., 1521, 190,13
126. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn., 1519, 189,88
127. Donald Kilgore, Las Vegas, 1515, 189,38
128. Len Gray, Cincinnati, 1511, 188,88
129. Michael Truitt, Orland Park, Ill, 1509, 188,63
(tie) George Toth, Sturgis, S.D, 1509, 188,63
(tie) Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 1509, 188,63
132. Frank Verni, Brewerton, N.Y, 1507, 188,38
(tie) Walter Sova Sr. South Daytona, Fla., 1507, 188,38
134. Bryan Hill, Taylorville, Ill, 1505, 188,13
135. Leo Plaia, New Orleans, 1502, 187,75
136. Michael Lessar, Naples, N.Y, 1496, 187,00
(tie) Norm Cave, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1496, 187,00
138. Richard Felten, Rockville, Md., 1495, 186,88
139. Phillip Moros, Lombard, Ill., 1492, 186,50
140. Aron Lipshy, Roseville, Mich., 1491, 186,38
141. Steven Jansson, Blaine, Minn., 1488, 186,00
142. Ralph Pachmayer, Kettering, Ohio, 1487, 185,88
143. Alan Pylar, Flushing, Mich., 1478, 184,75
144. Chuck Fairchild Jr. Boardman, Ohio, 1477, 184,63
145. Jimmy Plessinger, York, Pa., 1470, 183,75
146. Joseph LaBellarte, Chicago, 1464, 183,00
147. Ray Randall, Dearborn, Mich., 1463, 182,88
148. Charlie Juliano, Batavia, N.Y., 1460, 182,50
149. Rich Ashe, Conneaut Lake, Pa., 1457, 182,13
150. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 1455, 181,88
151. Roger Sarazin, Ottawa, Ontario, 1451, 181,38
152. Frank Kobli Jr. Highland, Ind., 1441, 180,13
153. Jim Novak, Chillicothe, Ohio, 1437, 179,63
154. Gregory Smith, Baltimore, 1413, 176,63
155. Ross McDonald, Clarksville, Md., 1410, 176,25
156. Johnie Peak Sr. Hyattesville, Md., 1403, 175,38
157. Fred Baldwin, Sturgis, Mich, 1399, 174,88
158. John Zubor, Allen Park, Mich., 1398, 174,75
159. Ernie Bourque, Acushnet, Mass., 1360, 170,00
160. John Gagliardo, Austintown, Ohio, 1327, 165,88
161. Donald Breihan, Columbia, S.C., 1305, 163,13
162. Donald Case, Washington C.H. Ohio, 1268, 158,50
(tie) T C Hilderbrand, Clearwater, Fla., 1476 (WD)