07/01/08
BWAA News
Evans new BWAA President; James to retire Dec. 31
Dick Evans (pictured with Tom Clark, right) of Daytona Beach, Fla. was elected president of the Bowling Writers Association of America by the board of directors following the 2008 annual meeting at the International Plaza Hotel in conjunction with Bowl Expo. Evans previously served as president in 1986 and 1987. The new term of office begins Aug. 1 and runs through July 31.
06/13/08
BWAA News
Lynda Barnes repeats as BWAA Kegel Bowler of May
Lynda Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, has been named the Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the Month for May. Barnes won the inaugural Clash of Champions by defeating four-time Denny's PBA Tour titlist Sean Rash of Wichita, Kan. 258-237, to win the USBC event in front of more than 1,500 fans at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. Barnes received $50,000 for the victory. Barnes also was named Kegel Bowler of the Month for April.
05/13/08
BWAA News
Lynda Barnes BWAA Kegel Bowler of Month for April
Lynda Barnes, Double Oak, Texas , has been named the Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the Month for April. Barnes won her second USBC Queens title 10 years after winning her first by defeating Amy Stolz of Castle Rock, Colo., 215-195 at Skore Lanes in Taylor, Mich. on April 30. The USBC Queens featured a field 337 of the top female bowlers in the world. Lynda added to her resume May 9 by winning the USBC Clash, which was not considered for her April honor.
04/17/08
BWAA News
Norm Duke repeats as BWAA Kegel Bowler of the Month
Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., has been named the Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the Month for March. Duke also was named last month for the same honor. In a nearly-unanimous decision, Duke was selected on the basis of his victory at the 65th U.S. Open at Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick, N.J. March 30. This was Duke's second Major victory in five weeks. He won the Denny's World Championship in February for his third Major title.
04/13/08
United States
BWAA Past President Frank Kietz dies at age 91
Bowling Writers Association of America lost another of its oldest friends and most dedicated members when
Frank Kietz died April 2 in Lake Forest, Calif. Kietz, the 2005 Mort Luby Sr. Hall of Fame Award winner and 1984 president, was 91. He was a key contributor to the California Bowling News for years. He suffered a heart attack April 2 and died from a blood clot April 3, according to old friend Ray Rosenbaum. "Frank was one of the nicest and most dedicated bowling people BWAA has ever had," said BWAA executive director Steve James.
03/21/08
United States
World-class bowling writer Joe Lyou "Tenpin Slants" dies at 88
Big Joe's Obit
Veteran bowling writer
Joe Lyou Santa Paula, Calif., a.k.a. "Tenpin Slants" died Thursday, March 20, at the age of 88. Joe was one of the last generation of daily newspaper reporters who covered bowling as one of their regular beats like one of his best friends, Dick Evans. Several years ago Joe and Dick decided to write their own obits about their lives. They sent them to each other and promised that they would send it out on the Internet when the other died. Dick and Joe's numerous friends were praying that by some miracle Joe would recover, but the prayers weren't answered. It is with a heavy heart that Dick has sent us Joe Lyou's obit.
03/19/08
BWAA Column
Learjet's Marci Williams is seeking a berth on USBC Board of Directors By Marci Williams, BWAA Writing Candidate
Hopes for successful landing in Kansas City
Although I have been an avid bowler for more than 35 years, I never had time to enter the political ring of bowling until 2005 when I retired from Learjet. It seems almost poetic that I worked for a company that built jets because my career as an association official certainly has taken off in a short span of time from local president to a potential member of the United States Bowling Congress' Board of Directors. And I have to tell you honestly that trying to throw a 12th strike ball for a 300 game pales in comparison to running for a position on the USBC's Board of Directors.
03/19/08
BWAA Awards
Zikes, Romeo to be honored at BWAA June Convention
Lyle Zikes and
Joan Romeo will be honored June 24 at the Columbia/BPAA writers' dinner in Orlando, Fla. Zikes earned a place in the Bowling Writers Association of America Hall of Fame while Romeo received her accolades as the winner of the prestigious BWAA Meritorious Service Award. That will make Les and his Hall of Fame father Lyle the second father-son USBC/BWAA Hall of Fame combination, the first as a bowler (Les) and second (Lyle) as a writer.
03/12/08
BWAA News
Duke named BWAA Kegel Bowler of the Month for February
Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., has been named Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the Month for February. Duke defeated Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 202-165 in the championship match to win the Denny's World Championship, a major tournament in the Denny's PBA Pro Tour. Not only did Duke receive $50,000, but also a much-needed two-season Tour exemption.
02/28/08
BWAA Awards
Asbaty, Page named 2007 BWAA Amateurs of the Year
Team USA members
Diandra Asbaty and
Rhino Page have been selected as the 2007 Amateur Bowlers of the Year by the Bowling Writers Association of America. Asbaty, a Dyer, Ind., native residing in Chicago, was a unanimous selection while Page, a San Diego native living in Topeka, Kan., came one vote short of unanimous in the balloting of the BWAA Amateur Bowler of the Year committee.
02/19/08
BWAA Awards
Baker voted BWAA Top Senior
Tom Baker of King, N.C. continued his domination of the Bowling Writers Association of America Senior Bowler of the Year for 2007. Baker (pictured kleft) earned his previous honors in 2006 and 2005. Bob Glass, Lawrence, Kansas, owns the record with five senior honors starting in 2000. Runner-up was another strong senior,
David Ozio (right) of Beaumont, Texas. For the second straight year there was
no senior woman bowler of the year selected.
02/14/08
BWAA News
Michael Haugen Jr. named BWAA Kegel Bowler of Month
Michael Haugen, Jr., Cave Creek, Ariz., was the overwhelming choice for the Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the month for January. In dramatic fashion, Haugen won his first career Major and second career title at the H&R Block Tournament of Champions at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas. Battling back from a sore throat and swollen tonsils just two days earlier, Haugen overcame a 50-pin deficit to defeat Chris Barnes, 215-214 in the title match.
02/01/08
BWAA Awards
Allen, Johnson earn second BWAA Bowler of Year Honors
To be named Bowler of the Year is the highest and most sought-after annual award offered to the sport's top athletes. To win it twice in a three-year span is an exceptionally more remarkable accomplishment. Duplicating their efforts of 2005,
Patrick Allen and
Liz Johnson have been voted the nation’s top male and female bowlers of 2007 by the Bowling Writers Association of America. The BWAA has named the country’s top male bowler on a calendar year basis since 1941 and the leading female bowler every year beginning in 1948.
01/10/08
BWAA News
Parker Bohn III named December BWAA Kegel Bowler of Month
Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., has been named the Bowling Writers Association of America (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the Month for December. Bohn, 44, captured his 31st pro title in the Spartanburg Classic Dec. 16 by defeating Rhino Page 267-257. There were 61 events between his 30th and 31st titles. He also finished third in the Great Lakes Classic Dec. 2. Other bowlers receiving votes were: Walter Ray Williams, Jr., Patrick Allen, Rhino Page, and Diandra Asbaty.
12/08/07
BWAA News
Williams named BWAA Kegel Bowler for November
In a closely-contested poll,
Walter Ray Williams Jr. (pictured) has been named the Bowling Writers Association (BWAA) Kegel Bowler of the Month for November by a committee of bowling scribes from around the country. Williams, Ocala, Fla., earned his 43rd Denny's PBA title Nov. 4 at the 2007 Motor City Classic tournament in Taylor, Mich. by defeating Eugene McCune in the title match, 214-194.
