May 21, 2011
Fla. bowler celebrates 50 years at OC
As a former employee of AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., Sterling Minke Sr. of Englewood, Fla., lent his services to the USBC Open Championships for 10 years.
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May 21, 2011
Record game lifts Wis. team to lead
This summer, Jeff Richgels of Oregon, Wis., will be enshrined in the USBC Hall of Fame, and now he's in position to add one more accolade to his resume after leading his team into the Regular Team lead at the USBC Open Championships on Friday night.
May 21, 2011
Penn. bowler gets redemption in Reno
Richard Graham Jr. of Lancaster, Pa., looked around at the National Bowling Stadium on Saturday morning and realized he was in pretty familiar territory.
May 20, 2011
On the Lanes with Ethan Gordon
In the coming months, we'll talk with some of the best-known bowlers at the USBC Open Championships and get their thoughts on their time at the tournament and what it takes to succeed on the championship lanes.
May 19, 2011
Michigan duo takes Regular Doubles lead
Chad Reiffer of Kentwood, Mich., and Brandon Tarabek of Grand Rapids, Mich., have worked hard to become top-caliber competitors at home and across Michigan, and now they've found their way into the national spotlight as the Regular Doubles leaders at the USBC Open Championships.
May 19, 2011
Captain's Corner: Alan Zabransky
Being a team captain at the USBC Open Championships takes hard work and dedication. Captains must be well-organized and willing to serve as the team's leader, recruiter, accountant, courier and even travel agent.
May 17, 2011
Vet makes Open Championships debut
Derek Gagne of Menominee, Mich., lost most of one leg, half a foot, hearing in one ear and sight in one eye while serving in Iraq, but two things he hasn't lost are hope and determination.
May 16, 2011
Ill. bowler back in spotlight at OC
When Curt Aemisegger of Wauconda, Ill., achieved his childhood dream of winning a championship on bowling's biggest stage, it came at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center when he helped his team to the Regular Team title at the 1990 USBC Open Championships.
May 15, 2011
Fla. bowler joins 50-year club at OC
Carlo Simonelli of Brooksville, Fla., became the 140th bowler in 108 years of USBC Open Championships competition to make 50 tournament appearances when he marched down Center Aisle at the National Bowling Stadium on Friday.
May 14, 2011
Captain's Corner: John C. Spicer
In this "Captain's Corner" segment, we hear from John C. Spicer of Largo, Fla., captain of six teams at the Open Championships.