Mike Machuga wins his first career PBA title
11/14/05
Mike Machuga proved that good things come to those who wait, as he won his first career Denny's PBA Tour title by defeating Bill O'Neill in the final match of the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic, 256-245, Sunday at Thunderbowl. Machuga entered the week winless in his first 79 career events and was 0-3 in title matches prior to Sunday's win.
The 29-year-old struck on his first five shots before a failed 4-9 split conversion in the 6th frame. O'Neill, a 24-year-old making his first career televised finals appearance, couldn't take advantage, however, leaving a 9-pin on his next shot. Machuga clinched the match by striking on his first two shots in the 10th frame.
"That's what I've dreamed about, coming through in the clutch," said Machuga (Erie, Pa.), who earned $40,000. "I've been bowling well for quite some time and things are starting to go my way."
Machuga, who bowled at the University of Nebraska from 1994-96, advanced to the title match by defeating David Traber, 225-184, in the semifinals. Machuga struck in frames 4-7 while Traber, searching for his 5th career Tour title, struck just once over the same span.
In the first semifinal, O'Neill overcame opens in the 7th and 9th frames by striking out in the 10th to defeat Wes Malott, who was making his fourth consecutive televised finals appearance of the season, 223-215.
O'Neill earned $20,000 for his second place finish while Malott and Traber earned $10,000 apiece for their 3rd and 4th place finishes.
The Denny's PBA Tour moves to Milwaukee, Wis., for the season's first major, the USBC Masters, Nov. 14-20 at AMF Bowlero Lanes. The nationally televised ESPN finals take place Sunday, Nov. 20 at U.S. Cellular Arena at 1 p.m. ET.
November 9-13, 2005
Championship Round:
1. Mike Machuga, Erie, Pa., 481 (2 games), $40,000
2. Bill O'Neill, Levittown, Pa., 468 (2 games), $20,000
3. Wes Malott, Austin, Texas, 215 (1 game), $10,000
4. David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 184 (1 game), $10,000
Playoff Results:
Semifinal Match 1: O'Neill def. Malott, 223-215
Semifinal Match 2: Machuga def. Traber, 225-184
Championship Match: Machuga def. O'Neill, 256-245.
This was Machuga's first career PBA title. Picture courtesy of PBA LLC/Eagle.
Malott, ranked No. 1 in the 2005-06 PBA World Point Rankings, will look to become the second bowler this season to win back-to-back titles. Tommy Jones won the first two events of the season.
The Austin, Texas native averaged 255.14 in the seven games, including a 298 in game seven to clinch the match. He nearly had a triplicate, winning games 3-5 by scores of 268-259, 268-247 and 269-268. He struck in his last six shots in game five to beat Weber by one pin.
"My concentration has been unbelievable, my ball selection has been excellent and I've been making the right decisions," said Malott, who won his first career title last week in the 2005 Mile High Classic. "Like I've been saying, it's making the shots at the right time and I've been doing that. To do it against one of the best ever is unbelievable."
Malott will take on Bill O'Neill, who will be looking for his first title in his first career televised championship round. O'Neill, who at 24 is the youngest bowler on Tour, defeated Mike DeVaney, 4-2.
Mike Machuga defeated Doug Kent, 4-1, and will face David Traber in the second semifinal. Machuga, who bowled nearby at the University of Nebraska, finished second the last time the Tour came to Council Bluffs in the 2003 Banquet Open. He'll be looking for his first career Tour title in 79 events.
The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final round live from Thunderbowl Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 8
#17 Bill O'Neill def. #24 Mike DeVaney, 4-2
(235-189, 257-186, 279-243, 211-267, 217-228, 269-207)
#7 David Traber def. #18 Rick Lawrence, 4-3
(237-246, 279-186, 228-204, 280-235, 216-279, 217-268, 240-226)
#14 Michael Machuga def. #27 Doug Kent, 4-1
(289-259, 229-215, 268-227, 211-216, 267-238)
#5 Wes Malott def. #29 Pete Weber, 4-3
(247-258, 192-237, 268-259, 268-247, 269-268, 244-247, 298-237)
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 16
#17 Bill O'Neill def. #32 Eugene McCune, 4-3
(236-267, 259-277, 225-209, 256-197, 245-197, 225-229, 276-225)
#18 Rick Lawrence def. #31 Chris Hayden, 4-3
(210-279, 226-211, 159-222, 237-203, 257-229, 211-247, 217-178)
#14 Michael Machuga def. #3 Norm Duke, 4-1
(238-226, 238-257, 233-225, 267-258, 277-221)
#29 Pete Weber def. #13 Christopher Collins, 4-2
(249-187, 146-236, 245-244, 183-164, 201-223, 216-213)
#5 Wes Malott def. #21 Tony Reyes, 4-1
(236-269, 266-257, 246-229, 229-195, 238-215)
#27 Doug Kent def. #11 Parker Bohn III, 4-2
(268-236, 224-225, 249-226, 181-258, 204-203, 255-189)
#7 David Traber def. #10 Mike Edwards, 4-2
(237-236, 279-220, 227-193, 215-238, 193-201, 268-238)
#24 Mike DeVaney def. #25 Joe Ciccone, 4-0
(237-203, 234-215, 227-209, 248-244)
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 32
#32 Eugene McCune def. #1 Jason Couch, 4-0
(259-224, 279-225, 279-246, 238-172)
#31 Chris Hayden def. #2 Michael Haugen Jr., 4-2
(256-249, 212-279, 237-239, 224-190, 300-216, 269-224)
#3 Norm Duke def. #30 Dave D'Entremont, 4-2
(269-203, 215-247, 236-183, 222-247, 233-204, 235-225)
#29 Pete Weber def. #4 Chris Loschetter, 4-3
(205-199, 234-237, 268-226, 212-257, 234-214, 197-226, 206-191)
#5 Wes Malott def. #28 Walter Ray Williams Jr., 4-1
(247-268, 265-257, 269-268, 279-207, 268-244)
#27 Doug Kent def. #6 Mike Scroggins, 4-2
(238-204, 228-269, 226-268, 255-201, 249-241, 247-236)
#7 David Traber def. #26 Brian Voss, 4-1
(237-212, 299-268, 286-209, 223-228, 227-214)
#25 Joe Ciccone def. #8 Ben Laughlin, 4-1
(245-216, 255-213, 247-278, 224-202, 259-236)
#24 Mike DeVaney def. #9 Patrick Allen, 4-2
(234-258, 259-258, 248-228, 212-248, 246-213, 267-265)
#10 Mike Edwards def. #23 Lonnie Waliczek, 4-3
(227-233, 209-222, 267-225, 234-204, 245-172, 226-233, 226-225)
#11 Parker Bohn III def. #22 Randy Weiss, 4-0
(267-214, 254-246, 217-188, 237-216)
#21 Tony Reyes def. #12 Hugh Miller, 4-3
(213-247, 202-278, 267-267 [30-29], 256-268, 245-207, 267-244, 266-224)
#13 Christopher Collins def. #20 Rick Miller, 4-2
(242-200, 300-259, 235-237, 242-222, 205-259, 205-171)
#14 Michael Machuga def. #19 Chris Johnson, 4-3
(236-259, 217-244, 257-182, 202-204, 242-218, 235-187, 249-248)
#18 Rick Lawrence def. #15 Dale Traber, 4-1
(268-212, 237-205, 207-237, 228-215, 268-200)
#17 Bill O'Neill def. #16 DJ Archer, 4-2
(269-238, 215-214, 209-233, 232-211, 181-268, 228-180)
300-games - Chris Hayden, Christopher Collins
Couch, who last won the 2003 Pepsi Open, averaged 242.43 in his second seven-game set Thursday after he averaged 258.71 in his opening seven-game session earlier in the day. "My timing was really good today," said Couch, who shot 224, 300 and 258 to start his second set. "I've been struggling the past few weeks with timing, but everything came together today."
Couch, a left-hander with 11 Tour titles from Clermont, Fla., enters the best-of-seven-games match play Round of 32 as the top seed. He'll face Eugene McCune, who was 32nd with 3,202. McCune, who finished second in the Denny's PBA Tour Qualifying Round on Wednesday, beat out Rick Steelsmith by three pins for the final match play spot.
Michael Haugen Jr. finished second with 3,424 and will face Chris Hayden, who was 31st with 3,203. Haugen also had two perfect games and will be looking for his first career Tour win in eight full seasons.
PBA Hall of Famer and 40-time title winner Walter Ray Williams Jr. qualified 28th with 3,212. Williams will face last week's title winner Wes Malott, who averaged 242.14 and finished fifth with 3,390.
Friday features all match play with the rounds of 32, 16 and 8 starting at 9 a.m. CST. Match play is single-elimination, best-of-seven games. The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final rounds live on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 64
1. Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 3508, 250,57
2. Michael Haugen Jr, Las Vegas, 3424, 244,57
3. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 3403, 243,07
(tie) Chris Loschetter, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 3403, 243,07
5. Wes Malott, Austin, Texas, 3390, 242,14
6. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 3368, 240,57
7. David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 3355, 239,64
8. Ben Laughlin, Maricopa, Ariz., 3337, 238,36
9. Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., 3330, 237,86
10. Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 3315, 236,79
11. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 3314, 236,71
12. Hugh Miller, Seattle, 3301, 235,79
13. Christopher Collins, Fayetteville, N.C., 3297, 235,50
14. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., 3292, 235,14
(tie) Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 3292, 235,14
16. DJ Archer, Mineral Wells, Texas, 3290, 235,00
17. Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3286, 234,71
18. Bill O'Neill, Levittown, Pa., 3274, 233,86
19. Rick Lawrence, Celina, Texas, 3262, 233,00
20. Chris Johnson, Garland, Texas, 3260, 232,86
21. Rick Miller, Lincoln, Neb., 3255, 232,50
22. Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 3254, 232,43
23. Randy Weiss, Irmo, S.C., 3251, 232,21
24. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 3248, 232,00
25. Mike DeVaney, Temecula, Calif., 3247, 231,93
26. Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3243, 231,64
27. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga., 3240, 231,43
28. Walter Ray Williams Jr, Ocala, Fla., 3212, 229,43
29. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 3210, 229,29
30. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 3207, 229,07
31. Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 3203, 228,79
32. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 3202, 228,71
Missed Cut:
33. Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, Kan., 3199, 228,50
34. Tommy Delutz Jr, Flushing, N.Y., 3197, 228,36
35. Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y., 3186, 227,57
36. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3183, 227,36
37. Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 3180, 227,14
38. Chris Barnes, Flower Mound, Texas, 3178, 227,00
39. Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 3176, 226,86
40. Patrick Healey Jr, Flower Mound, Texas., 3172, 226,57
41. Paul Fleming, Bedford, Texas, 3171, 226,50
42. Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3163, 225,93
(tie) Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 3163, 225,93
44. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 3151, 225,07
45. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati, 3150, 225,00
46. Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 3140, 224,29
47. Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md., 3133, 223,79
48. Blaise Bedolla, Roseburg, Ore., 3126, 223,29
(tie) Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 3126, 223,29
50. Andres Gomez, Bogata, Colombia, 3124, 223,14
51. Robert Smith, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 3122, 223,00
52. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3108, 222,00
53. Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 3102, 221,57
54. Tore Torgersen, Norway, 3097, 221,21
55. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 3086, 220,43
56. Steve Wilson, Lake Worth, Fla., 3060, 218,57
57. Jason Hurd, Titusville, Fla., 3042, 217,29
58. Steve Rogers, Bourbonnais, Ill., 3030, 216,43
59. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3022, 215,86
60. Tom Daugherty, Tampa, Fla., 2998, 214,14
61. Rudy Kasimakis, Tupelo, Miss., 2992, 213,71
62. Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y., 2979, 212,79
63. Tyler Jensen, Wheat Ridge, Colo., 2934, 209,57
64. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 2900, 207,14
300 games - Jason Couch, D.J. Archer, David Traber, Chris Loschetter, Mike DeVaney.
The left-hander from Clermont, Fla., is looking to get back in the winner's circle this season after not winning a title last season for the first time since 1997. The 11-time Denny's PBA Tour titlist used a bigger hook than normal to stay on pace with the high scores.
"The lanes are hooking more than they have the first two weeks. When I can open up and hook it a little more, it's to my advantage," said Couch, who will look to enter Friday's round of 32 match play as the top seed. "I haven't done very well in my matches the last two weeks. Any week you go in as the top seed, you feel a lot more comfortable."
Couch came out of the gate fast with a 269. He averaged 240.50 over his next four games before finishing the session with 20 consecutive strikes. He fired a 280 in game six before his 300.
Two bowlers looking for their first career Tour titles trail Couch. Chris Collins is second with 1,767, while Michael Haugen Jr. is third with 1,737. Haugen fired two of the four 300-games in the first session.
Commissioner's Exemption Hugh Miller is fifth with 1,722. The 23-year Tour veteran and seven-time titlist is looking to regain an exemption after finishing 40th in the 2004-05 PBA World Point Rankings, one spot shy of an exemption.
All 64 bowlers will return for another seven games tonight at 6 p.m. CST, with the top 32 advancing to Friday's play. The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final round live from Thunderbowl Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - First Session
1. Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 1811, 258,71
2. Christopher Collins, Fayetteville, N.C., 1767, 252,43
3. Michael Haugen Jr, Las Vegas, Nev, 1737, 248,14
4. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 1733, 247,57
5. Hugh Miller, Seattle, 1722, 246,00
6. Chris Loschetter, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 1719, 245,57
(tie) Wes Malott, Austin, Texas, 1719, 245,57
8. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 1696, 242,29
9. Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., 1694, 242,00
10. David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 1690, 241,43
11. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., 1689, 241,29
12. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 1677, 239,57
13. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 1664, 237,71
14. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 1663, 237,57
15. Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 1658, 236,86
16. Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 1657, 236,71
17. Chris Johnson, Garland, Texas, 1649, 235,57
18. Rick Lawrence, Celina, Texas, 1640, 234,29
19. Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 1632, 233,14
20. Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 1631, 233,00
(tie) Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 1631, 233,00
22. Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, Kan., 1630, 232,86
23. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga., 1628, 232,57
24. Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 1626, 232,29
25. Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 1623, 231,86
(tie) Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y., 1623, 231,86
27. Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 1620, 231,43
28. Bill O'Neill, Levittown, 1619, 231,29
29. Tommy Delutz Jr, Flushing, N.Y., 1617, 231,00
30. Ben Laughlin, Maricopa, Ariz., 1604, 229,14
(tie) Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 1604, 229,14
32. Andres Gomez, Bogata, Colombia, 1596, 228,00
33. Paul Fleming, Bedford, Texas, 1593, 227,57
34. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 1591, 227,29
(tie) Chris Barnes, Flower Mound, Texas, 1591, 227,29
36. Walter Ray Williams Jr, Ocala, Fla., 1589, 227,00
37. Randy Weiss, Irmo, S.C., 1587, 226,71
38. Mike DeVaney, Escondido, CA, 1581, 225,86
39. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 1576, 225,14
40. DJ Archer, Mineral Wells, Texas, 1574, 224,86
(tie) Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 1574, 224,86
42. Rick Miller, Lincoln, Neb., 1571, 224,43
43. Steve Wilson, Lake Worth, Fla., 1560, 222,86
44. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 1552, 221,71
45. Steve Rogers, Bourbonnais, Ill., 1545, 220,71
46. Tom Daugherty, Tampa, Fla., 1541, 220,14
(tie) Tore Torgersen, Norway, 1541, 220,14
48. Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md., 1536, 219,43
49. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 1534, 219,14
50. Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 1521, 217,29
51. Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y., 1517, 216,71
52. Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 1512, 216,00
53. Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 1497, 213,86
54. Blaise Bedolla, Roseburg, Ore., 1491, 213,00
55. Robert Smith, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 1485, 212,14
56. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 1475, 210,71
57. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati, 1472, 210,29
58. Rudy Kasimakis, Tupelo, Miss., 1460, 208,57
59. Jason Hurd, Titusville, Fla., 1454, 207,71
60. Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 1452, 207,43
61. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 1441, 205,86
62. Patrick Healey Jr, Flower Mound, Texas., 1428, 204,00
63. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 1422, 203,14
64. Tyler Jensen, Wheat Ridge, Colo., 1348, 192,57
300 games - Michael Haugen Jr. (2), Ryan Shafer, and Jason Couch.
Miller, a 36-year-old kitchen manager from Lincoln, Neb., led the round with a 1,760 seven-game pinfall Wednesday at Thunderbowl after averaging a torrid 262.40 over his final five games.
"I'm looking forward to [Thursday's round of 64]," said Miller, a left-hander who bowled a handful of Tour events in 1993 before dropping his PBA membership. "I have some confidence after today. I think I'll do fairly well and try to relax a little bit."
Eugene McCune was second with 1,744 after shooting 258 in games one, four and six. McCune finished 47th in the 2004-05 PBA World Point Rankings, missing out an exemption by eight spots.
Tyler Jensen was third with 1,715 while lefty Chris Hayden was fourth with 1,713 and Steve Rogers fifth with 1,711. 10-time Tour titlist Bryan Goebel was sixth with 1,686. Lonnie Waliczek used the sole 300-game to finish seventh with 1,676 and beat out 13-time titlist Randy Pedersen for the final non-exempt PBA member spot in this week's event.
Normally, the top four non-exempt PBA members advance, but with exempt bowlers Amleto Monacelli and Tommy Jones skipping the event, six PBA members and the top amateur advanced into tomorrow's Round of 64.
The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final rounds live on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Qualifying Round
1. Rick Miller, Lincoln, Neb., 1760, 251,43, (advanced)
2. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 1744, 249,14, (advanced)
3. Tyler Jensen, Wheat Ridge, Colo., 1715, 245,00, (advanced)
4. Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 1713, 244,71, (advanced)
5. Steve Rogers, Bourbonnais, Ill., 1711, 244,43, (advanced)
6. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 1686, 240,86, (advanced)
7. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 1676, 239,43, (advanced)
8. Randy Pedersen, Clermont, Fla., 1675, 239,29, $1,000
9. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 1663, 237,57, $800
10. Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa., 1637, 233,86, $700
11. Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan, 1620, 231,43, $600
12. Ted Baer, Omaha, Neb., 1606, 229,43, $550
13. Mark Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 1604, 229,14, $500
14. Jay Watts, Omaha, Neb., 1601, 228,71, $450
15. Shannon Pluhowsky, Omaha, Neb., 1595, 227,86, $400
16. Dave Axon, Bellevue, Neb., 1589, 227,00
17. Don Breeden, Clive, Iowa, 1586, 226,57
18. Chris Wimpey, North Glenn, Colo., 1581, 225,86
19. Tom Kelley JR., Omaha, Neb., 1572, 224,57
20. David Williams JR., Omaha, Neb., 1569, 224,14
21. David Newcomer, Pearcy, Ark., 1565, 223,57
22. Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa., 1564, 223,43
23. Jason Poli, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1556, 222,29
24. Troy Wollenbecker, Toldeo, Ohio, 1555, 222,14
25. Mike Mineman, Belleville, Ill., 1554, 222,00
26. Lee Vanderhoef, Greenville, S.C., 1541, 220,14
(tie) Chad Goodwin, Omaha, Neb., 1541, 220,14
28. Walter Schaub II, Schaumburg, Ill., 1535, 219,29
29. George Lambert IV, Wichita, Kan., 1528, 218,29
30. Joshua Edenburn, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1522, 217,43
31. Jim Pratt, Glendale, Ariz., 1508, 215,43
32. Manuel Otalora, Lincoln, Neb., 1502, 214,57
33. Royce Rusher, Tulsa, 1501, 214,43
34. Del Ballard Jr., N. Richland Hills, Texas, 1498, 214,00
35. Joel Carlson, Omaha, Neb., 1485, 212,14
36. John Slavich IV, Schaumburg, Ill., 1463, 209,00
37. Justin Kostick, Lincoln, Neb., 1459, 208,43
38. Rainer Evans, Atlanta, 1456, 208,00
39. Thadius Oldridge, Papillion, Neb., 1453, 207,57
40. Larry Casteel, Omaha, Neb, 1449, 207,00
41. Kevin Hanssen, Bellvue, Neb., 1448, 206,86
42. Robert Gotchall, Lincoln, Neb., 1435, 205,00
43. J.C. Cramer, Omaha, Neb., 1434, 204,86
44. Jason Guest, Wankee, Iowa, 1425, 203,57
45. David Hall, Omaha, Neb., 1422, 203,14
46. Nick Yocum, 1413, 201,86
47. Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 1412, 201,71
48. Jarrod Reece, Bellevue, Neb., 1393, 199,00
49. Dave Dentlinger, Carroll, Iowa, 1382, 197,43
50. Matthew Tomsu, 1371, 195,86
51. Larry Kaiser, Omaha, Neb., 1364, 194,86
52. Thomas Hess, Urbandale, Iowa, 1357, 193,86
53. Steve Bohn, Norwood, Minn., 1350, 192,86
54. Rob Johnson, Elkhorn, Neb., 1345, 192,14
55. J.J. Mastny, Fremont, Neb., 1310, 187,14
56. Tony Richardson, Lenexa, Kan., 1289, 184,14
57. Isaac Hernandez, Commerce City, Colo., 1285, 183,57
58. Mike Leonard, Omaha, Neb., 1274, 182,00
59. Joseph Clausen, Atlantic, Iowa, 1224, 174,86
60. Tim Schimerowski, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1209, 172,71
61. George Murphy, Omaha, Neb., 1188, 169,71
300 games - Lonnie Waliczek.
PBA National Tour #3
Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs, Iowa (Nov. 9-13, 2005)
Mike Machuga proved that good things come to those who wait, as he won his first career Denny's PBA Tour title by defeating Bill O'Neill in the final match of the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic, 256-245, Sunday at Thunderbowl. Machuga entered the week winless in his first 79 career events and was 0-3 in title matches prior to Sunday's win. The 29-year-old struck on his first five shots before a failed 4-9 split conversion in the 6th frame. O'Neill, a 24-year-old making his first career televised finals appearance, couldn't take advantage, however, leaving a 9-pin on his next shot. Machuga clinched the match by striking on his first two shots in the 10th frame.
"That's what I've dreamed about, coming through in the clutch," said Machuga (Erie, Pa.), who earned $40,000. "I've been bowling well for quite some time and things are starting to go my way."
Machuga, who bowled at the University of Nebraska from 1994-96, advanced to the title match by defeating David Traber, 225-184, in the semifinals. Machuga struck in frames 4-7 while Traber, searching for his 5th career Tour title, struck just once over the same span.
In the first semifinal, O'Neill overcame opens in the 7th and 9th frames by striking out in the 10th to defeat Wes Malott, who was making his fourth consecutive televised finals appearance of the season, 223-215.
O'Neill earned $20,000 for his second place finish while Malott and Traber earned $10,000 apiece for their 3rd and 4th place finishes.
The Denny's PBA Tour moves to Milwaukee, Wis., for the season's first major, the USBC Masters, Nov. 14-20 at AMF Bowlero Lanes. The nationally televised ESPN finals take place Sunday, Nov. 20 at U.S. Cellular Arena at 1 p.m. ET.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic
Thunderbowl in Council Bluffs, IANovember 9-13, 2005
Championship Round:
1. Mike Machuga, Erie, Pa., 481 (2 games), $40,000
2. Bill O'Neill, Levittown, Pa., 468 (2 games), $20,000
3. Wes Malott, Austin, Texas, 215 (1 game), $10,000
4. David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 184 (1 game), $10,000
Playoff Results:
Semifinal Match 1: O'Neill def. Malott, 223-215
Semifinal Match 2: Machuga def. Traber, 225-184
Championship Match: Machuga def. O'Neill, 256-245.
This was Machuga's first career PBA title. Picture courtesy of PBA LLC/Eagle.
Wes Malott makes his 4th consecutive television appearance
Wes Malott ushered in a new era on the Denny's PBA Tour, and he did it by beating one of the Tour's legends. Malott became the first bowler since Walter Ray Williams Jr. in 2001 to make four consecutive television appearances by defeating 31-time Tour titlist and PBA Hall of Famer, Pete Weber, 4-3, Friday in the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic at Thunderbowl.Malott, ranked No. 1 in the 2005-06 PBA World Point Rankings, will look to become the second bowler this season to win back-to-back titles. Tommy Jones won the first two events of the season.
The Austin, Texas native averaged 255.14 in the seven games, including a 298 in game seven to clinch the match. He nearly had a triplicate, winning games 3-5 by scores of 268-259, 268-247 and 269-268. He struck in his last six shots in game five to beat Weber by one pin.
"My concentration has been unbelievable, my ball selection has been excellent and I've been making the right decisions," said Malott, who won his first career title last week in the 2005 Mile High Classic. "Like I've been saying, it's making the shots at the right time and I've been doing that. To do it against one of the best ever is unbelievable."
Malott will take on Bill O'Neill, who will be looking for his first title in his first career televised championship round. O'Neill, who at 24 is the youngest bowler on Tour, defeated Mike DeVaney, 4-2.
Mike Machuga defeated Doug Kent, 4-1, and will face David Traber in the second semifinal. Machuga, who bowled nearby at the University of Nebraska, finished second the last time the Tour came to Council Bluffs in the 2003 Banquet Open. He'll be looking for his first career Tour title in 79 events.
The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final round live from Thunderbowl Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 8
Best-of-seven, losers earn 5,000
#17 Bill O'Neill def. #24 Mike DeVaney, 4-2(235-189, 257-186, 279-243, 211-267, 217-228, 269-207)
#7 David Traber def. #18 Rick Lawrence, 4-3
(237-246, 279-186, 228-204, 280-235, 216-279, 217-268, 240-226)
#14 Michael Machuga def. #27 Doug Kent, 4-1
(289-259, 229-215, 268-227, 211-216, 267-238)
#5 Wes Malott def. #29 Pete Weber, 4-3
(247-258, 192-237, 268-259, 268-247, 269-268, 244-247, 298-237)
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 16
Best-of-seven, losers earn $3,500
#17 Bill O'Neill def. #32 Eugene McCune, 4-3(236-267, 259-277, 225-209, 256-197, 245-197, 225-229, 276-225)
#18 Rick Lawrence def. #31 Chris Hayden, 4-3
(210-279, 226-211, 159-222, 237-203, 257-229, 211-247, 217-178)
#14 Michael Machuga def. #3 Norm Duke, 4-1
(238-226, 238-257, 233-225, 267-258, 277-221)
#29 Pete Weber def. #13 Christopher Collins, 4-2
(249-187, 146-236, 245-244, 183-164, 201-223, 216-213)
#5 Wes Malott def. #21 Tony Reyes, 4-1
(236-269, 266-257, 246-229, 229-195, 238-215)
#27 Doug Kent def. #11 Parker Bohn III, 4-2
(268-236, 224-225, 249-226, 181-258, 204-203, 255-189)
#7 David Traber def. #10 Mike Edwards, 4-2
(237-236, 279-220, 227-193, 215-238, 193-201, 268-238)
#24 Mike DeVaney def. #25 Joe Ciccone, 4-0
(237-203, 234-215, 227-209, 248-244)
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 32
Best-of-seven, losers earn $2,500
#32 Eugene McCune def. #1 Jason Couch, 4-0(259-224, 279-225, 279-246, 238-172)
#31 Chris Hayden def. #2 Michael Haugen Jr., 4-2
(256-249, 212-279, 237-239, 224-190, 300-216, 269-224)
#3 Norm Duke def. #30 Dave D'Entremont, 4-2
(269-203, 215-247, 236-183, 222-247, 233-204, 235-225)
#29 Pete Weber def. #4 Chris Loschetter, 4-3
(205-199, 234-237, 268-226, 212-257, 234-214, 197-226, 206-191)
#5 Wes Malott def. #28 Walter Ray Williams Jr., 4-1
(247-268, 265-257, 269-268, 279-207, 268-244)
#27 Doug Kent def. #6 Mike Scroggins, 4-2
(238-204, 228-269, 226-268, 255-201, 249-241, 247-236)
#7 David Traber def. #26 Brian Voss, 4-1
(237-212, 299-268, 286-209, 223-228, 227-214)
#25 Joe Ciccone def. #8 Ben Laughlin, 4-1
(245-216, 255-213, 247-278, 224-202, 259-236)
#24 Mike DeVaney def. #9 Patrick Allen, 4-2
(234-258, 259-258, 248-228, 212-248, 246-213, 267-265)
#10 Mike Edwards def. #23 Lonnie Waliczek, 4-3
(227-233, 209-222, 267-225, 234-204, 245-172, 226-233, 226-225)
#11 Parker Bohn III def. #22 Randy Weiss, 4-0
(267-214, 254-246, 217-188, 237-216)
#21 Tony Reyes def. #12 Hugh Miller, 4-3
(213-247, 202-278, 267-267 [30-29], 256-268, 245-207, 267-244, 266-224)
#13 Christopher Collins def. #20 Rick Miller, 4-2
(242-200, 300-259, 235-237, 242-222, 205-259, 205-171)
#14 Michael Machuga def. #19 Chris Johnson, 4-3
(236-259, 217-244, 257-182, 202-204, 242-218, 235-187, 249-248)
#18 Rick Lawrence def. #15 Dale Traber, 4-1
(268-212, 237-205, 207-237, 228-215, 268-200)
#17 Bill O'Neill def. #16 DJ Archer, 4-2
(269-238, 215-214, 209-233, 232-211, 181-268, 228-180)
300-games - Chris Hayden, Christopher Collins
Jason Couch shoots two 300-games to lead Round of 64
Jason Couch, looking to snap a 40-event winless streak in Denny's PBA Tour events, fired two perfect games and led qualifying in the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic Thursday at Thunderbowl with a 3,508 14-game pinfall.Couch, who last won the 2003 Pepsi Open, averaged 242.43 in his second seven-game set Thursday after he averaged 258.71 in his opening seven-game session earlier in the day. "My timing was really good today," said Couch, who shot 224, 300 and 258 to start his second set. "I've been struggling the past few weeks with timing, but everything came together today."
Couch, a left-hander with 11 Tour titles from Clermont, Fla., enters the best-of-seven-games match play Round of 32 as the top seed. He'll face Eugene McCune, who was 32nd with 3,202. McCune, who finished second in the Denny's PBA Tour Qualifying Round on Wednesday, beat out Rick Steelsmith by three pins for the final match play spot.
Michael Haugen Jr. finished second with 3,424 and will face Chris Hayden, who was 31st with 3,203. Haugen also had two perfect games and will be looking for his first career Tour win in eight full seasons.
PBA Hall of Famer and 40-time title winner Walter Ray Williams Jr. qualified 28th with 3,212. Williams will face last week's title winner Wes Malott, who averaged 242.14 and finished fifth with 3,390.
Friday features all match play with the rounds of 32, 16 and 8 starting at 9 a.m. CST. Match play is single-elimination, best-of-seven games. The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final rounds live on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Round of 64
Players with position, hometown, 14-game pinfall and average. Places 33-64 earn $2,000.
1. Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 3508, 250,572. Michael Haugen Jr, Las Vegas, 3424, 244,57
3. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 3403, 243,07
(tie) Chris Loschetter, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 3403, 243,07
5. Wes Malott, Austin, Texas, 3390, 242,14
6. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 3368, 240,57
7. David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 3355, 239,64
8. Ben Laughlin, Maricopa, Ariz., 3337, 238,36
9. Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., 3330, 237,86
10. Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 3315, 236,79
11. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 3314, 236,71
12. Hugh Miller, Seattle, 3301, 235,79
13. Christopher Collins, Fayetteville, N.C., 3297, 235,50
14. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., 3292, 235,14
(tie) Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 3292, 235,14
16. DJ Archer, Mineral Wells, Texas, 3290, 235,00
17. Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 3286, 234,71
18. Bill O'Neill, Levittown, Pa., 3274, 233,86
19. Rick Lawrence, Celina, Texas, 3262, 233,00
20. Chris Johnson, Garland, Texas, 3260, 232,86
21. Rick Miller, Lincoln, Neb., 3255, 232,50
22. Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 3254, 232,43
23. Randy Weiss, Irmo, S.C., 3251, 232,21
24. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 3248, 232,00
25. Mike DeVaney, Temecula, Calif., 3247, 231,93
26. Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 3243, 231,64
27. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga., 3240, 231,43
28. Walter Ray Williams Jr, Ocala, Fla., 3212, 229,43
29. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 3210, 229,29
30. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 3207, 229,07
31. Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 3203, 228,79
32. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 3202, 228,71
Missed Cut:
33. Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, Kan., 3199, 228,50
34. Tommy Delutz Jr, Flushing, N.Y., 3197, 228,36
35. Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y., 3186, 227,57
36. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 3183, 227,36
37. Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 3180, 227,14
38. Chris Barnes, Flower Mound, Texas, 3178, 227,00
39. Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 3176, 226,86
40. Patrick Healey Jr, Flower Mound, Texas., 3172, 226,57
41. Paul Fleming, Bedford, Texas, 3171, 226,50
42. Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 3163, 225,93
(tie) Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 3163, 225,93
44. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 3151, 225,07
45. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati, 3150, 225,00
46. Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 3140, 224,29
47. Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md., 3133, 223,79
48. Blaise Bedolla, Roseburg, Ore., 3126, 223,29
(tie) Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 3126, 223,29
50. Andres Gomez, Bogata, Colombia, 3124, 223,14
51. Robert Smith, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 3122, 223,00
52. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 3108, 222,00
53. Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 3102, 221,57
54. Tore Torgersen, Norway, 3097, 221,21
55. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 3086, 220,43
56. Steve Wilson, Lake Worth, Fla., 3060, 218,57
57. Jason Hurd, Titusville, Fla., 3042, 217,29
58. Steve Rogers, Bourbonnais, Ill., 3030, 216,43
59. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3022, 215,86
60. Tom Daugherty, Tampa, Fla., 2998, 214,14
61. Rudy Kasimakis, Tupelo, Miss., 2992, 213,71
62. Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y., 2979, 212,79
63. Tyler Jensen, Wheat Ridge, Colo., 2934, 209,57
64. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 2900, 207,14
300 games - Jason Couch, D.J. Archer, David Traber, Chris Loschetter, Mike DeVaney.
Jason Couch leads Round of 64 after first session
Jason Couch finished the first of two-seven game qualifying blocks in style by firing a 300 in game seven Thursday to take the lead in the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic at Thunderbowl. Couch leads a high-scoring field, averaging 258.71 with a 1,811 seven-game pinfall.The left-hander from Clermont, Fla., is looking to get back in the winner's circle this season after not winning a title last season for the first time since 1997. The 11-time Denny's PBA Tour titlist used a bigger hook than normal to stay on pace with the high scores.
"The lanes are hooking more than they have the first two weeks. When I can open up and hook it a little more, it's to my advantage," said Couch, who will look to enter Friday's round of 32 match play as the top seed. "I haven't done very well in my matches the last two weeks. Any week you go in as the top seed, you feel a lot more comfortable."
Couch came out of the gate fast with a 269. He averaged 240.50 over his next four games before finishing the session with 20 consecutive strikes. He fired a 280 in game six before his 300.
Two bowlers looking for their first career Tour titles trail Couch. Chris Collins is second with 1,767, while Michael Haugen Jr. is third with 1,737. Haugen fired two of the four 300-games in the first session.
Commissioner's Exemption Hugh Miller is fifth with 1,722. The 23-year Tour veteran and seven-time titlist is looking to regain an exemption after finishing 40th in the 2004-05 PBA World Point Rankings, one spot shy of an exemption.
All 64 bowlers will return for another seven games tonight at 6 p.m. CST, with the top 32 advancing to Friday's play. The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final round live from Thunderbowl Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - First Session
Players with position, hometown, 7-game pinfall and average
1. Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla., 1811, 258,712. Christopher Collins, Fayetteville, N.C., 1767, 252,43
3. Michael Haugen Jr, Las Vegas, Nev, 1737, 248,14
4. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 1733, 247,57
5. Hugh Miller, Seattle, 1722, 246,00
6. Chris Loschetter, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 1719, 245,57
(tie) Wes Malott, Austin, Texas, 1719, 245,57
8. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 1696, 242,29
9. Patrick Allen, Tarrytown, N.Y., 1694, 242,00
10. David Traber, Hebron, Ill., 1690, 241,43
11. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., 1689, 241,29
12. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 1677, 239,57
13. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y., 1664, 237,71
14. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 1663, 237,57
15. Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa., 1658, 236,86
16. Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 1657, 236,71
17. Chris Johnson, Garland, Texas, 1649, 235,57
18. Rick Lawrence, Celina, Texas, 1640, 234,29
19. Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C., 1632, 233,14
20. Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif., 1631, 233,00
(tie) Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y., 1631, 233,00
22. Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, Kan., 1630, 232,86
23. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga., 1628, 232,57
24. Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., 1626, 232,29
25. Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla., 1623, 231,86
(tie) Michael Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y., 1623, 231,86
27. Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y., 1620, 231,43
28. Bill O'Neill, Levittown, 1619, 231,29
29. Tommy Delutz Jr, Flushing, N.Y., 1617, 231,00
30. Ben Laughlin, Maricopa, Ariz., 1604, 229,14
(tie) Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind., 1604, 229,14
32. Andres Gomez, Bogata, Colombia, 1596, 228,00
33. Paul Fleming, Bedford, Texas, 1593, 227,57
34. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 1591, 227,29
(tie) Chris Barnes, Flower Mound, Texas, 1591, 227,29
36. Walter Ray Williams Jr, Ocala, Fla., 1589, 227,00
37. Randy Weiss, Irmo, S.C., 1587, 226,71
38. Mike DeVaney, Escondido, CA, 1581, 225,86
39. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., 1576, 225,14
40. DJ Archer, Mineral Wells, Texas, 1574, 224,86
(tie) Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 1574, 224,86
42. Rick Miller, Lincoln, Neb., 1571, 224,43
43. Steve Wilson, Lake Worth, Fla., 1560, 222,86
44. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J., 1552, 221,71
45. Steve Rogers, Bourbonnais, Ill., 1545, 220,71
46. Tom Daugherty, Tampa, Fla., 1541, 220,14
(tie) Tore Torgersen, Norway, 1541, 220,14
48. Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md., 1536, 219,43
49. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 1534, 219,14
50. Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill., 1521, 217,29
51. Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y., 1517, 216,71
52. Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, 1512, 216,00
53. Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., 1497, 213,86
54. Blaise Bedolla, Roseburg, Ore., 1491, 213,00
55. Robert Smith, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 1485, 212,14
56. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 1475, 210,71
57. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati, 1472, 210,29
58. Rudy Kasimakis, Tupelo, Miss., 1460, 208,57
59. Jason Hurd, Titusville, Fla., 1454, 207,71
60. Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 1452, 207,43
61. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 1441, 205,86
62. Patrick Healey Jr, Flower Mound, Texas., 1428, 204,00
63. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y., 1422, 203,14
64. Tyler Jensen, Wheat Ridge, Colo., 1348, 192,57
300 games - Michael Haugen Jr. (2), Ryan Shafer, and Jason Couch.
Seven players advance to Round of 64 in Iowa
Rick Miller imagined his week in the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic would consist of just seven games. Little did he know that he'd lead the Denny's Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour Qualifying Round and advance to Thursday's Round of 64.Miller, a 36-year-old kitchen manager from Lincoln, Neb., led the round with a 1,760 seven-game pinfall Wednesday at Thunderbowl after averaging a torrid 262.40 over his final five games.
"I'm looking forward to [Thursday's round of 64]," said Miller, a left-hander who bowled a handful of Tour events in 1993 before dropping his PBA membership. "I have some confidence after today. I think I'll do fairly well and try to relax a little bit."
Eugene McCune was second with 1,744 after shooting 258 in games one, four and six. McCune finished 47th in the 2004-05 PBA World Point Rankings, missing out an exemption by eight spots.
Tyler Jensen was third with 1,715 while lefty Chris Hayden was fourth with 1,713 and Steve Rogers fifth with 1,711. 10-time Tour titlist Bryan Goebel was sixth with 1,686. Lonnie Waliczek used the sole 300-game to finish seventh with 1,676 and beat out 13-time titlist Randy Pedersen for the final non-exempt PBA member spot in this week's event.
Normally, the top four non-exempt PBA members advance, but with exempt bowlers Amleto Monacelli and Tommy Jones skipping the event, six PBA members and the top amateur advanced into tomorrow's Round of 64.
The final four will bowl for the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Denny's PBA Tour season on Sunday. ESPN will air the final rounds live on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Noon CST.
PBA Greater Omaha Classic - Qualifying Round
Players with position, hometown, 7-game pinfall and average. Places 1-7 advance to the Round of 64; places 8-15 cash.
1. Rick Miller, Lincoln, Neb., 1760, 251,43, (advanced)2. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 1744, 249,14, (advanced)
3. Tyler Jensen, Wheat Ridge, Colo., 1715, 245,00, (advanced)
4. Chris Hayden, Orlando, Fla., 1713, 244,71, (advanced)
5. Steve Rogers, Bourbonnais, Ill., 1711, 244,43, (advanced)
6. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 1686, 240,86, (advanced)
7. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan., 1676, 239,43, (advanced)
8. Randy Pedersen, Clermont, Fla., 1675, 239,29, $1,000
9. Dale Eagle, Tavares, Fla., 1663, 237,57, $800
10. Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa., 1637, 233,86, $700
11. Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan, 1620, 231,43, $600
12. Ted Baer, Omaha, Neb., 1606, 229,43, $550
13. Mark Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas, 1604, 229,14, $500
14. Jay Watts, Omaha, Neb., 1601, 228,71, $450
15. Shannon Pluhowsky, Omaha, Neb., 1595, 227,86, $400
16. Dave Axon, Bellevue, Neb., 1589, 227,00
17. Don Breeden, Clive, Iowa, 1586, 226,57
18. Chris Wimpey, North Glenn, Colo., 1581, 225,86
19. Tom Kelley JR., Omaha, Neb., 1572, 224,57
20. David Williams JR., Omaha, Neb., 1569, 224,14
21. David Newcomer, Pearcy, Ark., 1565, 223,57
22. Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa., 1564, 223,43
23. Jason Poli, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1556, 222,29
24. Troy Wollenbecker, Toldeo, Ohio, 1555, 222,14
25. Mike Mineman, Belleville, Ill., 1554, 222,00
26. Lee Vanderhoef, Greenville, S.C., 1541, 220,14
(tie) Chad Goodwin, Omaha, Neb., 1541, 220,14
28. Walter Schaub II, Schaumburg, Ill., 1535, 219,29
29. George Lambert IV, Wichita, Kan., 1528, 218,29
30. Joshua Edenburn, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1522, 217,43
31. Jim Pratt, Glendale, Ariz., 1508, 215,43
32. Manuel Otalora, Lincoln, Neb., 1502, 214,57
33. Royce Rusher, Tulsa, 1501, 214,43
34. Del Ballard Jr., N. Richland Hills, Texas, 1498, 214,00
35. Joel Carlson, Omaha, Neb., 1485, 212,14
36. John Slavich IV, Schaumburg, Ill., 1463, 209,00
37. Justin Kostick, Lincoln, Neb., 1459, 208,43
38. Rainer Evans, Atlanta, 1456, 208,00
39. Thadius Oldridge, Papillion, Neb., 1453, 207,57
40. Larry Casteel, Omaha, Neb, 1449, 207,00
41. Kevin Hanssen, Bellvue, Neb., 1448, 206,86
42. Robert Gotchall, Lincoln, Neb., 1435, 205,00
43. J.C. Cramer, Omaha, Neb., 1434, 204,86
44. Jason Guest, Wankee, Iowa, 1425, 203,57
45. David Hall, Omaha, Neb., 1422, 203,14
46. Nick Yocum, 1413, 201,86
47. Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill., 1412, 201,71
48. Jarrod Reece, Bellevue, Neb., 1393, 199,00
49. Dave Dentlinger, Carroll, Iowa, 1382, 197,43
50. Matthew Tomsu, 1371, 195,86
51. Larry Kaiser, Omaha, Neb., 1364, 194,86
52. Thomas Hess, Urbandale, Iowa, 1357, 193,86
53. Steve Bohn, Norwood, Minn., 1350, 192,86
54. Rob Johnson, Elkhorn, Neb., 1345, 192,14
55. J.J. Mastny, Fremont, Neb., 1310, 187,14
56. Tony Richardson, Lenexa, Kan., 1289, 184,14
57. Isaac Hernandez, Commerce City, Colo., 1285, 183,57
58. Mike Leonard, Omaha, Neb., 1274, 182,00
59. Joseph Clausen, Atlantic, Iowa, 1224, 174,86
60. Tim Schimerowski, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1209, 172,71
61. George Murphy, Omaha, Neb., 1188, 169,71
300 games - Lonnie Waliczek.