League Officers Dominate Madison BOD's

League officers redeemed themselves in the 2009-10 League Officer Sweeper at Bowling Green on November 15. Last year, the top cash positions were dominated by MBA Directors. MBA Director and Hall of Fame member Mark Habich was the 2008-09 winner and looked forward to defending his title. Alas, directors were practically nowhere to be found in the upper standings this year.

Topping the field of 37 entries was Mike Lien, President of the Big Eight League at Bowling Green. The 183 average Lien fired a 682 scratch series on 235, 214, and 233 to win the first place check of $50.00.

The cash standings tighten up significantly, with only 12 pins separating second from seventh. A pair of Vice-Presidents tied for second place at 699; Clark Radatz of the Civic League at Badger Bowl and Barb Kruchten of the Waunakee Triplers at Waun-A-Bowl. Each earned $37.50

In third the highest placing league secretary was Sean Short of the Town Gypsies league at Schwoegler Entertainment Center. Sean rolled a nice 667 series for a 691 total and earned $30.00.

League President Char Hellenbrand, the second officer from the Waunakee Triplers league to cash, placed fifth with a 688 total, and won $20.00.

Rounding out the top six was mighty Lou Westgard Jr., secretary of the OM Night Workers League at Dream Lanes. Lou won $10.00 for his 687 set.

The highest MBA or MWBA representative in the tournament was MBA Hall of Fame member and Director Dick Kalnicky who shot 680 scratch and placed ninth, just missing the cash by seven pins. Past MWBA Director Gladys McConnell and MBA Past-President Jerry Wilson tied for 12th at 650. Otherwise, keep scrolling down.

A special shout out to MBA President Z. Charles Reithmeyer who placed 37th.

Congratulations to all the cashers and thank you for participating. Thanks also to the MWBA for organizing and running the event, and to Bowling Green for hosting. Checks will be out this week.

 BowlerNetHdcpTotalPrize
1. Lien, Michael A 682 105 787 $50.00
2. Radatz, Clark 588 111 699 $37.50
2. Kruchten, Barb A 537 162 699 $37.50
4. Short, Sean E 667 25 692 $30.00
5. Hellenbrand, Charlene C 552 136 688 $20.00
6. Westgard, Loudon A, Jr 420 267 687 $10.00
7. Imhoff, Emy R 463 219 682  
8. Brown, Gary 528 153 681  
9. Kalnicky, Richard 680 0 680  
10. Gehri, Larry 534 131 665  
11. Otto, Bruce 574 88 662  
12. McConnell, Gladys A 460 190 650  
12. Wilson, Jerry 497 153 650  
14. Breuch, William 450 193 643  
15. Clemens-Latona, Lisa A 490 151 641  
16. Smith, Irma J 435 205 640  
16. Reithmeyer, Tim 632 8 640  
18. Hamilton, Robert 630 5 635  
19. Davidson, Donna M 458 176 634  
20. Saba, Mary J 419 213 632  
21. Lenhardt, Karin W 415 213 628  
22. Henes, Mike 597 28 625  
23. Hall, Beverly J 376 242 618  
24. Clementi, Charleen A 504 102 606  
24. Moran, Donna M 433 173 606  
26. Leikness, Douglas G 605 0 605  
27. Frymiller, Kevin J 558 37 595  
28. Lecy, Ron 470 119 589  
29. Tollefson, Dolores M 380 208 588  
30. Davidson, John W 376 199 575  
31. Reimer, Delmar A 438 136 574  
31. Eveland, Bob 543 31 574  
33. Habich, Mark 541 28 569  
34. Aslakson, Don 501 65 566  
35. Bisco, John 553 8 561  
36. Hjortland, John G 554 0 554  
37. Reithmeyer, Charles Z 470 65 535  

Madison USBC League Officers Sweeper

The 13th Annual Madison USBC League Officers Sweeper will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Bowling Green in Middleton.

Entry Form

Come and bowl for fun and prize money, meet other league officers, Madison USBC Officers, Directors, Association Managers and past MBA/MWBA Presidents. Bring your league questions - association representatives will be available to assist you. Complimentary snacks will be available. Bowling Green is a great place to watch the Green Bay Packers play at 3:15 p.m. Make your reservations early, walk-ins will be allowed only as space permits.

  1. This is a USBC certified tournament.
  2. This event is open to currently certified league officers of the Madison USBC BA, Madison USBC WBA, Madison USBC officers, directors, association managers, and past MBA and MWBA presidents.
  3. Each bowler may compete only once.
  4. Handicap will be 95% of 220.
  5. Use your highest 2008-09 book average. If none, use your highest current average as of November 14, 2009.
  6. Bowlers without an average as stated must bowl scratch.
  7. Entries close November 15, 2009, 30 minutes prior to the shift.
  8. Prize money returned 100%.
  9. Prize ratio is 1:5.
  10. Check in 30 minutes prior to squad time.
  11. Entry Fee: $16.00 (Bowling $7.50, Prize Money $5.00, Expenses $3.50)