Although he had shot an 800 series earlier in the season, Jackson Township left-hander just felt like something wasn’t right. “I was comfortable with the balls I was throwing,” the 52-year-old Jackson Fire Department firefighter and paramedic said. “I was averaging 226 to 233. But my carry has been up and down this year. ItContinue reading “Block brings out ‘old’ ball, improves carry for 800”
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Tackett, Kent win PBA Roth-Holman Doubles
By NOLAN HUGHES PBA Communications MILWAUKEE — The emotions poured out of Marshall Kent and EJ Tackett as they capped off a moment six years in the making. Making their fifth appearance in six years on the PBA Mark Roth/Marshall Holman Doubles stepladder, the teammates completed their ascent to emerge with the title. “Winning withContinue reading “Tackett, Kent win PBA Roth-Holman Doubles “
PBA50 regional: Lint’s ball change pays off with Strike Zone Classic win
CANTON — When Troy Lint made a ball change during Sunday’s match-play round at Strike Zone Lanes, he wanted it to do one thing — go weaker. Instead, he got the opposite result which, as it turned out, was the best one possible. Lint caught fire after Game 6, switching from one Roto Grip RubiconContinue reading “PBA50 regional: Lint’s ball change pays off with Strike Zone Classic win”
Maldonado, Archer lead five teams into PBA Roth/Holman Doubles finals
By NOLAN HUGHES PBA Communications MILWAUKEE — Shawn Maldonado carried over his stellar performance at the Kia PBA Tournament of Champions to the Guaranteed Rate PBA World Series of Bowling. Maldonado and teammate Tom Smallwood secured the top seed for the PBA Mark Roth/Marshall Holman Doubles Championship stepladder finals on Sunday. The duo averaged more thanContinue reading “Maldonado, Archer lead five teams into PBA Roth/Holman Doubles finals”