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| August 2, 2009 |
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2009 MBA Hall of Fame
Four MBA members will be enshrined into the MBA Hall of Fame on August 13, 2009 at the annual MBA Hall of Fame and Bowler Recognition Dinner. The event will be held at Quality Inn, 2969 Cahill Main, Madison, WI 53711. 'Dick' Kuchar will be inducted for Meritorious Service. The late Kuchar was a youth bowling coach at Rude's Lanes in DeForest for many years. He also served the Windsor / DeForest community as a youth baseball leader, youth football coach and volunteer firefighter. Dave Rasmussen will enter in the Veterans category. Rasmussen has been a top MBA competitor for nearly four decades - bowling a perfect game in each. Rasmussen holds the distinction of being one of the first 10 bowlers to record an 800 series in the MBA, earning his first of three in 1975. Two bowlers will be inducted in the Distinguished Performance category. Jeff Prein has already thrown 42 perfect games and 31 800 series. He threw eight of each in his best season so far, 2004-05, and earned the Jim Grady Memorial Bowler of the Year honor. He is also in the top 50 lifetime average leaders at the USBC national tournament. Joining him is long time teammate Kevin Thompson. Thompson has a stellar MBA city tournament track record, breaking MBA records three times in his 11 top scratch finishes. He has a first place finish in all four city tournament events - singles, doubles, team, and all events. He also has a Sport Bowling 300 game to his credit. The Legion of Honor will receive one more member this year. The late Larry Kivlin, an MBA member for over 50 years will be recognized. Local recognitions will be presented for MBA High Average (Rick Thomas), High Composite Average (Bob Richardson), High Series (Dan Swenson), Bowler of the Year (Rick Thomas), and Senior Bowler of the Year (Jim Fosdick). A cash bar opens at 5:00. The program will begin at 6:00, with dinner served at 6:30. Call association manager Bill Dennis at 770.4328 for ticket information and reservations. Reservations must be received by Friday, August 7. Ticket Request Form
2009 MBA Hall of Fame Tournament
Once again, Mark Henry will be conducting the annual MBA Hall of Fame Tournament on Friday, August 14. This "Pro-Am" style tournament features Hall of Fame bowlers from the MBA and MWBA, local celebrities, and area All Star adult and youth bowlers. The tournament benefits local food pantries. Download the entry form below for entry and contact information. Entry Form 
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Tournament Flyer The Mark Roth Support Fund Legendary Pro bowler Mark Roth recently suffered a severe stroke and is just beginning the long journey of rehabilitation. The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer changed the sport of bowling forever during the 70’s and 80’s with his unique style, powerful approach and frequent domination on the PBA tour. The massive stroke caused major complications to Mark’s health, and the costs involved with the hospitalization, care and now rehabilitation are enormous. The Bowling Foundation, as the central charitable arm of bowling, is coordinating efforts to rally the industry, bowlers and fans of the sport and Roth in particular, to provide some relief to the Roth family duringthis difficult time. The transition from the tour to retirement has been a struggle for Mark. The Roth family needs your help. The sport/industry is coming together to take care of one of its own. Your tax deductible donation to the Mark Roth Support Fund will go directly to the family to help defray costs involved with this tragedy. |