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HKTBC releases revised schedule for 20th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships

Sat, 10 May 2008 20:05:18 +0200

The Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress (HKTBC) has released Bulltin No. 1 and a revised schedule for the 20th edition of the Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships to be held from July 4th through 12th in Hong Kong, China.

Nepomuceno uses home advantage to take the qualifying lead in the 6th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:24:30 +0200

Paeng Nepomuceno (left), Philippines, powered his way into the lead on day three qualifying in the 6th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge at Paeng's Midtown Bowl in Manila, Philippines. The 4-time World Cup champion, who has won 118 international titles in his illustrious career, has registered high 3-game series of 760 and 756 to lead the field with 1516 pinfall total and an average of 252.67.

WTM champion Caminsky forced to postpone the upcoming Durban Cup

Sat, 10 May 2008 14:58:00 +0200

The Durban Cup has built up a wonderful tradition over the years for South African bowlers. Therefore, it was a difficult decision for bowling center proprietor and South Africa No. 1 bowler, Guy Caminsky (pictured), to announce that the Durban Cup 2008, due for the May 17-18, is postponed.

Colorado team fourth in Team All-Events

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:11:28 +0200

For the second consecutive year, Jerry Casebolt of Pritchett, Colo., laced up his shoes for doubles and singles competition knowing exactly what he needed to shoot to help his team into the top spot in Team All-Events at the USBC Open Championships.

Change of attitude required to help grow the sport of bowling

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:41:29 +0200

Change of attitude required to help grow the sport of bowling USBC delegates urged to join organization to support sport, work closer with proprietors After years of asking people to join the United States Bowling Congress because of the things they will receive, it's time to ask them to belong because they believe in what the organization does for the sport.

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Sat, 10 May 2008 07:15:00 +0200

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THE ISSUE AT HAND: St. Patrick's gospel By Scott Frager
THE INSIDE TRACK: A gorilla in our midst By Sandy Hansell
SALES PLANNER: Boring no one By Ray Tuttle
PROFILE: So old, it's new - In more than a half-century in the business, five old-fashioned standards always worked for Jim Lombardo. By Lisa Bakewell
MODERNIZATION: A site that's right - Moving or relocating? Choosing a good location is going to be crucial. By Bill Kratzenberg
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE: 'Super-size it, please' - Your profit, that is, by optimizing your menu prices. By Dave Pavesic
COVER STORY: Curtain up - Bowling box office, big bucks, and why industry newcomer Hamid Hashemi put them all together. By Fred Groh
NEWS FEATURE: USBC has 'monumental' day. Packing for Arlington begins.
HUMAN RESOURCES: The best investment - It's your employees. Here's how some top employers invest in theirs. By David Volz
FINANCE: Cleaning out the shoebox, part 1 - Maintaining records for tax purposes is a pain, but that's nothing compared to the trouble you can get into if you don't. Want to simplify the process? By Doug Thorburn, EA, CFB
INDUSTRY ISSUES: When the big picture is small - Maybe local proprietor groups are a waning breed. Or maybe everybody else is missing something. By Lydia Rypcinski
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Al Dubyan beats El Awamy to claim men's title in 10th Sinai International Open

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:43:52 +0200

Khaled Al Dubyan (left), Kuwait, defeated tournament leader Mansoor El Awamy (right), Qatar, in the men's title match in the 10th Sinai International Open Tenpin Bowling Tournament at International Bowling Center in Cairo, Egypt, 222-186, to claim the title and the $7,000 top prize.

Two firsts for Paeng Nepomuceno

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:51:52 +0200

4-time World Cup Champion and USBC International Ambassador for Bowling Paeng Nepomuceno (on the right) just concluded the first USBC Silver Coaching Accreditation Seminar in Manila, Philippines, the first time a silver coaching seminar has been conducted outside the United States.

Crowd enjoys Bowling's Clash of Champions

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:08:06 +0200

Bowling fans from every corner of the country were treated to one of the most unique bowling events in history as Bowling's Clash of Champions, a United States Bowling Congress event, was taped for television Thursday night at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium.

Sport of bowling takes center stage in Kansas City

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:57:56 +0200

After seeing 16 of the top tournament champions of 2007 and hearing their president outline a successful past and bright future, United States Bowling Congress Convention delegates should definitely know they are part of a sport.

North Carolina team produces two new leaders at USBC Women's Championships

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:42:05 +0200

When members of Cathy's Hair Shapers made the long journey to Detroit from North Carolina for the 2008 United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships, they knew it would take a team effort and good scores to rise to the top.

PBA announces Summer Series details

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:00:26 +0200

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Six Flags announced today details of the PBA Team Shootout Hosted by Six Flags Great America, the second consecutive summer the two have teamed up for a special event featuring some of the top stars of the Denny's PBA Tour.

Clash of Champions ready to rock

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:37:49 +0200

The seeds have been determined, the set has been built and Bowling's Clash of Champions, one of the most unique events the sport has ever seen, is ready to roll.

The Clash, a United States Bowling Congress event, will be taped Thursday night at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium and will air as two separate shows on CBS Sports on Saturday at 5 p.m. Eastern and Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern.

Illinois couple takes Classified Doubles lead at USBC Open Championships

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:40:46 +0200

Jacqueline Snyder and Bill Calhoon, a married couple from Cooksville, Ill., spend their days helping bowlers find success at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, but the pair took a major step closer to their own tournament dreams when they moved into the lead in Classified Doubles on Wednesday.

Defying doctors' orders pays off for Wendy by Ajitpal Singh

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:40:14 +0200

Wendy Chai, for the last five years, has been defying doctors' advice to quit bowling but her defiance not to do so paid off when she won the World Ranking Masters in Jakarta on Monday to be the new women's World No 1.