Brazeau wins his first GPBT title in Indiana
03/13/07
Brian Brazeau turned 50 years old on January 17, and on March 12 he won his first Generations Pro Bowling Tour title in the GPBT Indiana Open.
Brazeau (left), a pro shop operator and sales rep for Morich Bowling Products, defeated PBA Hall of Famer Gary Dickinson (right), 234-214, at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind., Monday evening. Brazeau earned $8,000 and Dickinson claimed $4,500 as the runner-up.
In the championship match, Brazeau was in control the whole way. He started with a four-bagger, left a 4 pin, then reeled off three more strikes to seal the victory. Dickinson started with a spare, then got three strikes, but left the 2-4-10 in the fifth. He made the split, but never could catch up without a double in the second half of the game.
"This whole day is a blur," said Brazeau. "Good fortune was with me all week. I'm kind of speechless. I had to beat two Hall of Famers to do this, and it's just a fantastic feeling. I just called my wife, and she's crying - everybody's happy! This is just great, really great!"
"I had a decent start," said Dickinson, "but I didn't throw it very good after that split in the fifth. I made it, but never got it going again. Even if I did, Brian had a really good look and he bowled so good he would have been hard to beat."
In the matches to determine the Senior division winners, Brazeau defeated David Ozio, 216-193, to win the Senior division and Dickinson beat Ron Winger, 216-179, in the Classic division.
The GBT Indiana Open was the 13th of 17 events in the Generations Pro Bowling Tour's inaugural season, and it drew a full field of 80 top senior bowlers. Event #14 will roll March 16-19 at HP Lanes in Columbus, Ohio.
Championship Match:
Brian Brazeau def. Gary Dickinson, 234-214
Brazeau earned $8,000. Dickinson took home $4,500
First Match: David Ozio def. Mitch Jabczenski, 214-188 Second Match: David Ozio def. Gary A. Smith, 233-216
Third Match: Brian Brazeau def. David Ozio, 216-193
1. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 5979, 229.96, $8,000
2. David Ozio, Beaumont, Texas, 6154, 227.93, $3,000
3. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill., 5774, 230.96, $2,000
4. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 5581, 223.24, $1,500
5. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 5418, 225.75, $1,300
6. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Texas, 5330, 222.08, $1,250
7. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., 5271, 219.63, $1,200
8. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind., 5414, 225.58, $1,150
9. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y., 5349, 222.88, $1,100
10. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 5226, 217.75, $1,050
11. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 5212, 217.17, $1,000
12. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 5194, 216.42, $975
13. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 4980, 207.50, $950
14. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 4956, 206.50, $925
First Match: Ben Hoefs def. Dale Eagle, 227-174
Second Match: Gary Dickinson def. Ben Hoefs, 232-212
Third Match: Gary Dickinson def. Ron Winger, 216-179
1. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., 6142, 227.48, $4,500
2. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 5676, 227.04, $3,000
3. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis., 5943, 228.58, $2,000
4. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 5514, 220.56, $1,500
5. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 5252, 218.83, $1,250
6. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 5197, 216.54, $1,150
7. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 5312, 221.33, $1,100
8. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Texas, 5045, 210.21, $1,050
9. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 5069, 211.21, $1,000
10. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., 5064, 211.00, $950
11. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 4956, 206.50, $925
12. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 4814, 200.58, $900
Winning matches will get a good player to the top in a hurry, and that was the case for Brian Brazeau and Gary Dickinson Monday morning at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Both won all six of their matches to take the lead after the first round of match play (third round overall) in the Generations Pro Bowling Tour Indiana Open. Brazeau leads the Senior division with a 4379 total and an average of 233.28 over 18 games.
"For me, they were a little oilier today, and everything just fell into place," said Brazeau. "I've been working on my timing and it paid off today. I made all my spares today, and that helped me to some good scores. The key was that all the pairs played the same, so I got lined up very quickly."
Dickinson took the lead in the Classic division with 4290 pinfall total and an average of 228.33. "I had a lot of confidence coming here because I've only bowled here once before and won a regional," he said. "The lanes are playing outside and I like to play there, so I have a lot of confidence."
Going into the final round, Gary Smith is in second in the Senior division, and Ron Winger hold second in the Classic group. Qualifying leaders Greg Smith and Ben Hoefs dropped to fourth and third with the final round of match play to go at 3pm. The top four in each division will advance to the stepladder finals at 6:00pm.
1. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla. 4379, 233.28
2. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill. 4271, 232.28
3. David Ozio, Beaumont, Tex. 4223, 226.28
4. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind. 4209, 230.50
5. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Tex. 4169, 224.94
6. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla. 4166, 226.44
7. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich. 4129, 221.06
8. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y. 4117, 223.72
9. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 4097, 220.94
10. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich. 4035, 217.50
11. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 3907, 215.39
12. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 3814, 211.89
13. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 3798, 209.33
14. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 3760, 207.22
1. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla. 4290, 228.33
2. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev. 4233, 226.83
3. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis. 4146, 227.00
4. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla. 4121, 222.28
5. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky. 4001, 213.94
6. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 3996, 217.00
7. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 3958, 214.89
8. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 3943, 219.06
9. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Tex., 3881, 210.61
10. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 3795, 205.83
11. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 3779, 208.28
12. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 3712, 204.56
Greg Smith and Ben Hoefs are the leaders after the qualifying rounds of the Generations Pro Bowling Tour Indiana Open. Smith leads the Senior division with a 2858 total, a 238.17 average for the 12 qualifying games.
Hoefs, bowling in his first GPBT event, rolled a big 289 game the last game to anchor his round two 1400 total. He is averaging 231.50 for the first two rounds.
"I drilled a new ball on the GPBT truck last night, and it worked out just perfect," said Smith. "Every week it looks like it gets longer each day, so I drilled something that hooked a little earlier."
"Yesterday, I ended with a 178. Today, I shot 289, so I feel much better. I misread some lanes yesterday, and today, I made better shots," said Hoefs.
Match play begins Monday at 9:00 am. The final Round of match play will be at 3:00 pm, after which the top four players from each division will bowl in a stepladder finals to determine the division champions. The two division winners will bowl a one game match for the event title.
1. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2858 (1462-1396), 238.17
2. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill., 2799 (1279-1520), 233.25
3. David Ozio, Beaumont, Tex., 2749 (1381-1368), 229.08
4. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 2679 (1336-1343), 223.25
5. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 2664 (1303-1361), 222.00
6. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Tex., 2650 (1274-1376), 220.83
7. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 2646 (1266-1380), 220.50
8. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 2639 (1327-1312), 219.92
9. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y., 2621 (1312-1309), 218.42
10. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2605 (1330-1275), 217.08
11. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 2603 (1324-1279), 216.92
12. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 2592 (1252-1340), 216.00
13. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 2569 (1270-1299), 214.08
14. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 2567 (1358-1209), 213.92
Missed Cut:
15. Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 2557 (1285-1272), 213.08, $900
16. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 2556 (1307-1249), 213.00, $250
17. Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 2551 (1284-1267), 212.58, $250
18. Lee Brosius, Centreville, Va., 2534 (1349-1185), 211.17, $250
19. Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich., 2511 (1316-1195), 209.25, $250
20. Terry Hockstad, Shelby Township, Mich., 2508 (1259-1249), 209.00, $250
21. Dennis Lane, Kingsport, Tenn., 2507 (1293-1214), 208.92, $250
22. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 2491 (1248-1243), 207.58, $250
23. Vic Sockrider, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2456 (1199-1257), 204.67
24. Jim Knoblauch, Waukesha, Wis., 2448 (1203-1245), 204.00
25. Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 2409 (1164-1245), 200.75
26. Ron Taylor, Lafayette, Ind., 2400 (1181-1219), 200.00
27. William Craig, Johnston, R.I., 2396 (1129-1267), 199.67
28. Joe Deisler, Carp Lake, Mich., 2392 (1232-1160), 199.33
29. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 2384 (1236-1148), 198.67
30. Kevin Westerfield, Paducah, Ky., 2380 (1159-1221), 198.33
31. David Zappitelli, Garland, Tex., 2366 (1165-1201), 197.17
32. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 2349 (1181-1168), 195.75
33. John W. Hunt, Grayling, Mich., 2346 (1166-1180), 195.50
34. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2342 (1177-1165), 195.17
35. Dick Selgo, Archbold, Ohio, 2336 (1164-1172), 194.67
36. James Tolson, Toledo, Ohio, 2324 (1208-1116), 193.67
37. Bob Lewis, Warren, Mich., 2310 (1206-1104), 192.50
38. Randy Simon, Lansing, Mich., 2278 (1064-1214), 189.83
39. Lenny Guccione, Bloomfield, Colo., 2271 (1131-1140), 189.25
40. Rick Vittone, Tecumseh, Canada, 2268 (1205-1063), 189.00
41. Richard Hunt, Vakoarausi, Ind., 2262 (1206-1056), 188.50
42. Victor Reale, Stow, Ohio, 2246 (1116-1130), 187.17
43. Charles Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 2222 (1149-1073), 185.17
44. Ron Reitzel, Terrysburg, Ohio, 2208 (1100-1108), 184.00
45. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 513 (513-0), wd
1. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis., 2778 (1378-1400), 231.50
2. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., 2712 (1326-1386), 226.00
3. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 2652 (1257-1395), 221.00
4. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 2651 (1429-1222), 220.92
5. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 2650 (1366-1284), 220.83
6. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 2636 (1242-1394), 219.67
7. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 2590 (1256-1334), 215.83
8. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 2580 (1306-1274), 215.00
9. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Tex., 2532 (1276-1256), 211.00
10. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 2522 (1309-1213), 210.17
11. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 2520 (1298-1222), 210.00
12. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., 2489 (1243-1246), 207.42
Missed Cut:
13. Pat Alexander, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2483 (1250-1233), 206.92, $250
14. Robert Andersen, Forest City, N.C., 2478 (1314-1164), 206.50, $250
15. William E. Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 2474 (1205-1269), 206.17, $250
16. Otis Dixon, Forest Park, Ill., 2463 (1298-1165), 205.25, $250
17. Don Boyed, Columbus Grove, Ohio, 2412 (1174-1238), 201.00, $250
18. Dave Davis, Frostproof, Fla., 2405 (1260-1145), 200.42
19. Derek Smith, Hicksville, Ohio, 2396 (1202-1194), 199.67
20. Rick Winther, Fairbanks, Alaska, 2392 (1118-1274), 199.33
21. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 2381 (1198-1183), 198.42
22. David Bernhardt, Romeo, Mich., 2369 (1161-1208), 197.42
23. George Herbert, Akron, Ohio, 2363 (1217-1146), 196.92
24. Edward E. Buco, Berlin, Md., 2355 (1175-1180), 196.25
25. Lou Byers, Perrysville, Ohio, 2329 (1169-1160), 194.08
26. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn., 2325 (1132-1193), 193.75
27. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 2322 (1190-1132), 193.50
28. Allen Meskan, Wood Dale, Ill., 2307 (1035-1272), 192.25
29. Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 2306 (1220-1086), 192.17
30. Robert Shank, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2298 (1206-1092), 191.50
31. Matt C. Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 2250 (1120-1130), 187.50
32. Robert Teeters, Anderson, Ind., 2247 (1205-1042), 187.25
33. Odell Hughes, Oak Park, Ill., 2193 (1051-1142), 182.75
34. Bus Oswalt, Muncie, Ind., 2189 (1048-1141), 182.42
35. Jerry Hamilton, Springfield, Ohio, 498 (498-0), wd
Local pro Greg Smith took full advantage of his home house knowledge to emerge as the first round leader in the Generations Pro Bowling Tour's Indiana Open at Georgetown Lanes Lanes in Fort Wayne, Ind. Saturday. Smith was steady as a rock all day, tossing a pair of 268's to anchor his 1462 total. He is averaging 243.67 for the first six games.
Dale Eagle, who won last week's event in Lansing, Michigan, leads the Classic division after round one. Eagle turned it on in games four, five, and six to grab the early lead with a 1429, a 238.17 average.
"I've got a little home court advantage on these wood lanes," said Smith, "but primarily I just bowled well and made the right adjustments and some pretty good decisions. It helps to have that knowledge, but you have to be ready for it not to work. Fortunately, it did work today. I missed three spares, but other than that, I bowled well."
"I just threw it as hard as I could today, and lofted it a little today," said Eagle. "That's a little trick I learned from Walter Ray. I tried to stay behind the ball as much as I could, and it worked."
Smith, a new GPBT member, won the $100,000 top prize in the 2002 High Roller tournament.
Round two gets underway Sunday at 9:00 am. After 12 games of qualifying, the 80-player field will be cut to the top 14 players in the Senior division, and 12 in the Classic division for match play, which begins at 9:00 am Monday.
1. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1462, 243.67
2. David Ozio, Beaumont, Tex., 1381, 230.17
3. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 1358, 226.33
4. Lee Brosius, Centreville, Va., 1349, 224.83
5. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 1336, 222.67
6. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1330, 221.67
7. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 1327, 221.17
8. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 1324, 220.67
9. Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich., 1316, 219.33
10. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y., 1312, 218.67
11. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 1307, 217.83
12. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 1303, 217.17
13. Dennis Lane, Kingsport, Tenn., 1293, 215.50
14. Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 1285, 214.17
15. Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 1284, 214.00
16. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill., 1279, 213.17
17. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Tex., 1274, 212.33
18. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 1270, 211.67
19. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 1266, 211.00
20. Terry Hockstad, Shelby Township, Mich., 1259, 209.83
21. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 1252, 208.67
22. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 1248, 208.00
23. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 1236, 206.00
24. Joe Deisler, Carp Lake, Mich., 1232, 205.33
25. James Tolson, Toledo, Ohio, 1208, 201.33
26. Bob Lewis, Warren, Mich., 1206, 201.00
(tie) Richard Hunt, Vakoarausi, Ind., 1206, 201.00
28. Rick Vittone, Tecumseh, Canada, 1205, 200.83
29. Jim Knoblauch, Waukesha, Wis., 1203, 200.50
30. Vic Sockrider, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1199, 199.83
31. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 1181, 196.83
(tie) Ron Taylor, Lafayette, Ind., 1181, 196.83
33. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1177, 196.17
34. John W. Hunt, Grayling, Mich., 1166, 194.33
35. David Zappitelli, Garland, Tex., 1165, 194.17
36. Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 1164, 194.00
(tie) Dick Selgo, Archbold, Ohio, 1164, 194.00
38. Kevin Westerfield, Paducah, Ky., 1159, 193.17
39. Charles Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 1149, 191.50
40. Lenny Guccione, Bloomfield, Colo., 1131, 188.50
41. William Craig, Johnston, R.I., 1129, 188.17
42. Victor Reale, Stow, Ohio, 1116, 186.00
43. Ron Reitzel, Terrysburg, Ohio, 1100, 183.33
44. Randy Simon, Lansing, Mich., 1064, 177.33
45. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 513, 171.00
1. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 1429, 238.17
2. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis., 1378, 229.67
3. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 1366, 227.67
4. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., 1326, 221.00
5. Robert Andersen, Forest City, N.C., 1314, 219.00
6. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 1309, 218.17
7. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 1306, 217.67
8. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 1298, 216.33
(tie) Otis Dixon, Forest Park, Ill., 1298, 216.33
10. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Tex., 1276, 212.67
11. Dave Davis, Frostproof, Fla., 1260, 210.00
12. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 1257, 209.50
13. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 1256, 209.33
14. Pat Alexander, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1250, 208.33
15. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., 1243, 207.17
16. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 1242, 207.00
17. Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 1220, 203.33
18. George Herbert, Akron, Ohio, 1217, 202.83
19. Robert Shank, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1206, 201.00
20. William E. Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 1205, 200.83
(tie) Robert Teeters, Anderson, Ind., 1205, 200.83
22. Derek Smith, Hicksville, Ohio, 1202, 200.33
23. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 1198, 199.67
24. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 1190, 198.33
25. Edward E. Buco, Berlin, Md., 1175, 195.83
26. Don Boyed, Columbus Grove, Ohio, 1174, 195.67
27. Lou Byers, Perrysville, Ohio, 1169, 194.83
28. David Bernhardt, Romeo, Mich., 1161, 193.50
29. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn., 1132, 188.67
30. Matt C. Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 1120, 186.67
31. Rick Winther, Fairbanks, Alaska, 1118, 186.33
Generations Pro Bowling Tour #12
Georgetown Lanes in Fort Wayne, Ind. (March 10-12, 2007)
Brian Brazeau turned 50 years old on January 17, and on March 12 he won his first Generations Pro Bowling Tour title in the GPBT Indiana Open. Brazeau (left), a pro shop operator and sales rep for Morich Bowling Products, defeated PBA Hall of Famer Gary Dickinson (right), 234-214, at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind., Monday evening. Brazeau earned $8,000 and Dickinson claimed $4,500 as the runner-up.
In the championship match, Brazeau was in control the whole way. He started with a four-bagger, left a 4 pin, then reeled off three more strikes to seal the victory. Dickinson started with a spare, then got three strikes, but left the 2-4-10 in the fifth. He made the split, but never could catch up without a double in the second half of the game.
"This whole day is a blur," said Brazeau. "Good fortune was with me all week. I'm kind of speechless. I had to beat two Hall of Famers to do this, and it's just a fantastic feeling. I just called my wife, and she's crying - everybody's happy! This is just great, really great!"
"I had a decent start," said Dickinson, "but I didn't throw it very good after that split in the fifth. I made it, but never got it going again. Even if I did, Brian had a really good look and he bowled so good he would have been hard to beat."
In the matches to determine the Senior division winners, Brazeau defeated David Ozio, 216-193, to win the Senior division and Dickinson beat Ron Winger, 216-179, in the Classic division.
The GBT Indiana Open was the 13th of 17 events in the Generations Pro Bowling Tour's inaugural season, and it drew a full field of 80 top senior bowlers. Event #14 will roll March 16-19 at HP Lanes in Columbus, Ohio.
GPBT Indiana Open
Georgetown Lanes in Fort Wayne, Ind. (March 10-12, 2007)Championship Match:
Brian Brazeau def. Gary Dickinson, 234-214
Brazeau earned $8,000. Dickinson took home $4,500
Senior Division (50-59)
Playoff Results:First Match: David Ozio def. Mitch Jabczenski, 214-188 Second Match: David Ozio def. Gary A. Smith, 233-216
Third Match: Brian Brazeau def. David Ozio, 216-193
Senior Division - Final Standings after Match Play Round 2 and Stepladder
Players with position, hometown, total, average and earnings1. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 5979, 229.96, $8,000
2. David Ozio, Beaumont, Texas, 6154, 227.93, $3,000
3. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill., 5774, 230.96, $2,000
4. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 5581, 223.24, $1,500
5. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 5418, 225.75, $1,300
6. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Texas, 5330, 222.08, $1,250
7. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., 5271, 219.63, $1,200
8. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind., 5414, 225.58, $1,150
9. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y., 5349, 222.88, $1,100
10. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 5226, 217.75, $1,050
11. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 5212, 217.17, $1,000
12. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 5194, 216.42, $975
13. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 4980, 207.50, $950
14. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 4956, 206.50, $925
Classic Division (60+)
Playoff Results:First Match: Ben Hoefs def. Dale Eagle, 227-174
Second Match: Gary Dickinson def. Ben Hoefs, 232-212
Third Match: Gary Dickinson def. Ron Winger, 216-179
Classic Division - Final Standings after Match Play Round 2 and Stepladder
Players with position, hometown, total, average and earnings1. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., 6142, 227.48, $4,500
2. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 5676, 227.04, $3,000
3. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis., 5943, 228.58, $2,000
4. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 5514, 220.56, $1,500
5. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 5252, 218.83, $1,250
6. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 5197, 216.54, $1,150
7. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 5312, 221.33, $1,100
8. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Texas, 5045, 210.21, $1,050
9. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 5069, 211.21, $1,000
10. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., 5064, 211.00, $950
11. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 4956, 206.50, $925
12. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 4814, 200.58, $900
Brazeau and Dickinson go 6-0 to take the lead in GPBT Indiana Open
Winning matches will get a good player to the top in a hurry, and that was the case for Brian Brazeau and Gary Dickinson Monday morning at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne, Ind. Both won all six of their matches to take the lead after the first round of match play (third round overall) in the Generations Pro Bowling Tour Indiana Open. Brazeau leads the Senior division with a 4379 total and an average of 233.28 over 18 games.
"For me, they were a little oilier today, and everything just fell into place," said Brazeau. "I've been working on my timing and it paid off today. I made all my spares today, and that helped me to some good scores. The key was that all the pairs played the same, so I got lined up very quickly."
Dickinson took the lead in the Classic division with 4290 pinfall total and an average of 228.33. "I had a lot of confidence coming here because I've only bowled here once before and won a regional," he said. "The lanes are playing outside and I like to play there, so I have a lot of confidence."
Going into the final round, Gary Smith is in second in the Senior division, and Ron Winger hold second in the Classic group. Qualifying leaders Greg Smith and Ben Hoefs dropped to fourth and third with the final round of match play to go at 3pm. The top four in each division will advance to the stepladder finals at 6:00pm.
Senior Division - Match Play Round 1
Players with position, hometown, 18-game total including bonus and average.
1. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla. 4379, 233.28
2. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill. 4271, 232.28
3. David Ozio, Beaumont, Tex. 4223, 226.28
4. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind. 4209, 230.50
5. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Tex. 4169, 224.94
6. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla. 4166, 226.44
7. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich. 4129, 221.06
8. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y. 4117, 223.72
9. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 4097, 220.94
10. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich. 4035, 217.50
11. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 3907, 215.39
12. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 3814, 211.89
13. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 3798, 209.33
14. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 3760, 207.22
Classic Division - Qualifying Round 2
Players with position, hometown, 12-game total (Block 1-2) and average.1. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla. 4290, 228.33
2. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev. 4233, 226.83
3. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis. 4146, 227.00
4. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla. 4121, 222.28
5. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky. 4001, 213.94
6. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 3996, 217.00
7. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 3958, 214.89
8. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 3943, 219.06
9. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Tex., 3881, 210.61
10. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 3795, 205.83
11. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 3779, 208.28
12. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 3712, 204.56
Smith and Hoefs lead GPBT Indiana Open into match play portion
Greg Smith and Ben Hoefs are the leaders after the qualifying rounds of the Generations Pro Bowling Tour Indiana Open. Smith leads the Senior division with a 2858 total, a 238.17 average for the 12 qualifying games.Hoefs, bowling in his first GPBT event, rolled a big 289 game the last game to anchor his round two 1400 total. He is averaging 231.50 for the first two rounds.
"I drilled a new ball on the GPBT truck last night, and it worked out just perfect," said Smith. "Every week it looks like it gets longer each day, so I drilled something that hooked a little earlier."
"Yesterday, I ended with a 178. Today, I shot 289, so I feel much better. I misread some lanes yesterday, and today, I made better shots," said Hoefs.
Match play begins Monday at 9:00 am. The final Round of match play will be at 3:00 pm, after which the top four players from each division will bowl in a stepladder finals to determine the division champions. The two division winners will bowl a one game match for the event title.
Senior Division - Qualifying Round 2
Players with position, hometown, 12-game total (Block 1-2) and average.1. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2858 (1462-1396), 238.17
2. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill., 2799 (1279-1520), 233.25
3. David Ozio, Beaumont, Tex., 2749 (1381-1368), 229.08
4. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 2679 (1336-1343), 223.25
5. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 2664 (1303-1361), 222.00
6. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Tex., 2650 (1274-1376), 220.83
7. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 2646 (1266-1380), 220.50
8. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 2639 (1327-1312), 219.92
9. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y., 2621 (1312-1309), 218.42
10. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2605 (1330-1275), 217.08
11. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 2603 (1324-1279), 216.92
12. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 2592 (1252-1340), 216.00
13. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 2569 (1270-1299), 214.08
14. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 2567 (1358-1209), 213.92
Missed Cut:
15. Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 2557 (1285-1272), 213.08, $900
16. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 2556 (1307-1249), 213.00, $250
17. Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 2551 (1284-1267), 212.58, $250
18. Lee Brosius, Centreville, Va., 2534 (1349-1185), 211.17, $250
19. Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich., 2511 (1316-1195), 209.25, $250
20. Terry Hockstad, Shelby Township, Mich., 2508 (1259-1249), 209.00, $250
21. Dennis Lane, Kingsport, Tenn., 2507 (1293-1214), 208.92, $250
22. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 2491 (1248-1243), 207.58, $250
23. Vic Sockrider, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2456 (1199-1257), 204.67
24. Jim Knoblauch, Waukesha, Wis., 2448 (1203-1245), 204.00
25. Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 2409 (1164-1245), 200.75
26. Ron Taylor, Lafayette, Ind., 2400 (1181-1219), 200.00
27. William Craig, Johnston, R.I., 2396 (1129-1267), 199.67
28. Joe Deisler, Carp Lake, Mich., 2392 (1232-1160), 199.33
29. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 2384 (1236-1148), 198.67
30. Kevin Westerfield, Paducah, Ky., 2380 (1159-1221), 198.33
31. David Zappitelli, Garland, Tex., 2366 (1165-1201), 197.17
32. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 2349 (1181-1168), 195.75
33. John W. Hunt, Grayling, Mich., 2346 (1166-1180), 195.50
34. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2342 (1177-1165), 195.17
35. Dick Selgo, Archbold, Ohio, 2336 (1164-1172), 194.67
36. James Tolson, Toledo, Ohio, 2324 (1208-1116), 193.67
37. Bob Lewis, Warren, Mich., 2310 (1206-1104), 192.50
38. Randy Simon, Lansing, Mich., 2278 (1064-1214), 189.83
39. Lenny Guccione, Bloomfield, Colo., 2271 (1131-1140), 189.25
40. Rick Vittone, Tecumseh, Canada, 2268 (1205-1063), 189.00
41. Richard Hunt, Vakoarausi, Ind., 2262 (1206-1056), 188.50
42. Victor Reale, Stow, Ohio, 2246 (1116-1130), 187.17
43. Charles Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 2222 (1149-1073), 185.17
44. Ron Reitzel, Terrysburg, Ohio, 2208 (1100-1108), 184.00
45. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 513 (513-0), wd
Classic Division - Qualifying Round 2
Players with position, hometown, 12-game total (Block 1-2) and average.1. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis., 2778 (1378-1400), 231.50
2. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., 2712 (1326-1386), 226.00
3. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 2652 (1257-1395), 221.00
4. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 2651 (1429-1222), 220.92
5. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 2650 (1366-1284), 220.83
6. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 2636 (1242-1394), 219.67
7. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 2590 (1256-1334), 215.83
8. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 2580 (1306-1274), 215.00
9. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Tex., 2532 (1276-1256), 211.00
10. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 2522 (1309-1213), 210.17
11. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 2520 (1298-1222), 210.00
12. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., 2489 (1243-1246), 207.42
Missed Cut:
13. Pat Alexander, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2483 (1250-1233), 206.92, $250
14. Robert Andersen, Forest City, N.C., 2478 (1314-1164), 206.50, $250
15. William E. Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 2474 (1205-1269), 206.17, $250
16. Otis Dixon, Forest Park, Ill., 2463 (1298-1165), 205.25, $250
17. Don Boyed, Columbus Grove, Ohio, 2412 (1174-1238), 201.00, $250
18. Dave Davis, Frostproof, Fla., 2405 (1260-1145), 200.42
19. Derek Smith, Hicksville, Ohio, 2396 (1202-1194), 199.67
20. Rick Winther, Fairbanks, Alaska, 2392 (1118-1274), 199.33
21. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 2381 (1198-1183), 198.42
22. David Bernhardt, Romeo, Mich., 2369 (1161-1208), 197.42
23. George Herbert, Akron, Ohio, 2363 (1217-1146), 196.92
24. Edward E. Buco, Berlin, Md., 2355 (1175-1180), 196.25
25. Lou Byers, Perrysville, Ohio, 2329 (1169-1160), 194.08
26. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn., 2325 (1132-1193), 193.75
27. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 2322 (1190-1132), 193.50
28. Allen Meskan, Wood Dale, Ill., 2307 (1035-1272), 192.25
29. Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 2306 (1220-1086), 192.17
30. Robert Shank, Fort Wayne, Ind., 2298 (1206-1092), 191.50
31. Matt C. Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 2250 (1120-1130), 187.50
32. Robert Teeters, Anderson, Ind., 2247 (1205-1042), 187.25
33. Odell Hughes, Oak Park, Ill., 2193 (1051-1142), 182.75
34. Bus Oswalt, Muncie, Ind., 2189 (1048-1141), 182.42
35. Jerry Hamilton, Springfield, Ohio, 498 (498-0), wd
Smith and Eagle set the pace in GPBT Indiana Open
Local pro Greg Smith took full advantage of his home house knowledge to emerge as the first round leader in the Generations Pro Bowling Tour's Indiana Open at Georgetown Lanes Lanes in Fort Wayne, Ind. Saturday. Smith was steady as a rock all day, tossing a pair of 268's to anchor his 1462 total. He is averaging 243.67 for the first six games. Dale Eagle, who won last week's event in Lansing, Michigan, leads the Classic division after round one. Eagle turned it on in games four, five, and six to grab the early lead with a 1429, a 238.17 average.
"I've got a little home court advantage on these wood lanes," said Smith, "but primarily I just bowled well and made the right adjustments and some pretty good decisions. It helps to have that knowledge, but you have to be ready for it not to work. Fortunately, it did work today. I missed three spares, but other than that, I bowled well."
"I just threw it as hard as I could today, and lofted it a little today," said Eagle. "That's a little trick I learned from Walter Ray. I tried to stay behind the ball as much as I could, and it worked."
Smith, a new GPBT member, won the $100,000 top prize in the 2002 High Roller tournament.
Round two gets underway Sunday at 9:00 am. After 12 games of qualifying, the 80-player field will be cut to the top 14 players in the Senior division, and 12 in the Classic division for match play, which begins at 9:00 am Monday.
Senior Division - Qualifying Round 1
Players with position, hometown, 6-game total and average.1. Greg Smith, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1462, 243.67
2. David Ozio, Beaumont, Tex., 1381, 230.17
3. Bob Edwards, Lima, Ohio, 1358, 226.33
4. Lee Brosius, Centreville, Va., 1349, 224.83
5. Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 1336, 222.67
6. George Miller, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1330, 221.67
7. Mitch Jabczenski, Novi, Mich., 1327, 221.17
8. Bob Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 1324, 220.67
9. Leo Scantamburlo, Riverview, Mich., 1316, 219.33
10. Mark Roth, Fulton, N.Y., 1312, 218.67
11. Timothy Kauble, Marion, Ohio, 1307, 217.83
12. Karl Wolf, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 1303, 217.17
13. Dennis Lane, Kingsport, Tenn., 1293, 215.50
14. Guppy Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., 1285, 214.17
15. Gene Vincent, Decatur, Ill., 1284, 214.00
16. Gary A. Smith, E. Peoria, Ill., 1279, 213.17
17. Mark Estes, Grapevine, Tex., 1274, 212.33
18. Dave Patchen, Oregon, Ohio, 1270, 211.67
19. Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, Ind., 1266, 211.00
20. Terry Hockstad, Shelby Township, Mich., 1259, 209.83
21. Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 1252, 208.67
22. Randy Niehaus, Rockford, Ill., 1248, 208.00
23. Michael Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 1236, 206.00
24. Joe Deisler, Carp Lake, Mich., 1232, 205.33
25. James Tolson, Toledo, Ohio, 1208, 201.33
26. Bob Lewis, Warren, Mich., 1206, 201.00
(tie) Richard Hunt, Vakoarausi, Ind., 1206, 201.00
28. Rick Vittone, Tecumseh, Canada, 1205, 200.83
29. Jim Knoblauch, Waukesha, Wis., 1203, 200.50
30. Vic Sockrider, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1199, 199.83
31. Victor Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., 1181, 196.83
(tie) Ron Taylor, Lafayette, Ind., 1181, 196.83
33. Stephen Bruck, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1177, 196.17
34. John W. Hunt, Grayling, Mich., 1166, 194.33
35. David Zappitelli, Garland, Tex., 1165, 194.17
36. Michael Chrzanowski, Shepherd, Mich., 1164, 194.00
(tie) Dick Selgo, Archbold, Ohio, 1164, 194.00
38. Kevin Westerfield, Paducah, Ky., 1159, 193.17
39. Charles Huckelberry, Rockford, Ill., 1149, 191.50
40. Lenny Guccione, Bloomfield, Colo., 1131, 188.50
41. William Craig, Johnston, R.I., 1129, 188.17
42. Victor Reale, Stow, Ohio, 1116, 186.00
43. Ron Reitzel, Terrysburg, Ohio, 1100, 183.33
44. Randy Simon, Lansing, Mich., 1064, 177.33
45. Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, 513, 171.00
Classic Division - Qualifying Round 1
Players with position, hometown, 6-game total and average.1. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 1429, 238.17
2. Ben Hoefs, West Bend, Wis., 1378, 229.67
3. Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Nev., 1366, 227.67
4. Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., 1326, 221.00
5. Robert Andersen, Forest City, N.C., 1314, 219.00
6. Mel Wolf, Jackson, Mich., 1309, 218.17
7. Teata Semiz, N Brunswick, N.J., 1306, 217.67
8. John Hricsina, Franklin, Pa., 1298, 216.33
(tie) Otis Dixon, Forest Park, Ill., 1298, 216.33
10. Chuck Pierce, Dallas, Tex., 1276, 212.67
11. Dave Davis, Frostproof, Fla., 1260, 210.00
12. Roy E. Buckley, Westerville, Ohio, 1257, 209.50
13. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla., 1256, 209.33
14. Pat Alexander, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1250, 208.33
15. Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., 1243, 207.17
16. James Brenner, Le Claire, Iowa, 1242, 207.00
17. Bob Brissette, Toledo, Ohio, 1220, 203.33
18. George Herbert, Akron, Ohio, 1217, 202.83
19. Robert Shank, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1206, 201.00
20. William E. Keenan Jr. Orlando, Fla., 1205, 200.83
(tie) Robert Teeters, Anderson, Ind., 1205, 200.83
22. Derek Smith, Hicksville, Ohio, 1202, 200.33
23. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 1198, 199.67
24. Allie Clarke, Zanesville, Ohio, 1190, 198.33
25. Edward E. Buco, Berlin, Md., 1175, 195.83
26. Don Boyed, Columbus Grove, Ohio, 1174, 195.67
27. Lou Byers, Perrysville, Ohio, 1169, 194.83
28. David Bernhardt, Romeo, Mich., 1161, 193.50
29. Larry Graybeal, Elizabethton, Tenn., 1132, 188.67
30. Matt C. Buxton, Jefferson City, Mo., 1120, 186.67
31. Rick Winther, Fairbanks, Alaska, 1118, 186.33