William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1986-07-01 / 4. szám

William Penn Life, July-August 1986, Page 7

Close Competition Enlivens ‘86 Tournament

The 43rd Annual Bowling Tournament may long be remembered as the tournament that produced more than its share of winners.

The number of events in this year’s tournament was the same as in previous tournaments. But, when it was all over, and the scores counted and recounted, tournament officials had to order five additional trophies.

For perhaps the first time, the tournament produced a first place tie. Both Illinois Branch 15 and the Comets of Branch 18, Detroit achieved a total score of 2962 in the men’s team event.

“This is amazing,” said National Fraternal Director John Tusai. “I can’t recall this ever happening before.”

No one else could, either. Yet, to many, the tie symbolized the high-quality,

friendly competition generated by one of the Association’s most successful tournaments ever.

The tournament opened on the morning of May 24 at the McKnight Lanes in Pittsburgh, as National President Gay B. Banes welcomed 56 teams from across the United States.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem, President Banes rolled the ceremonial first ball, officially opening play for the 43rd tournament.

There were the usual slight delays due to an insufficient number of scorers immediately available. But lane officials soon recruited enough scorers and play commenced.

The first day of the twoday tournament was devoted to team competition for both

men and women. Because the number of participating teams was greater than the number of lanes available, play was divided into two shifts.

The tie for the men’s team championship was indictive of the competitive spirit of the bowlers. Only 17 pins separated the first and fourth place teams.

Illinois Branch 15 of Chicago outscored the Comets in actual pins, 2605 to 2476, but when each team’s handicap was added, they had to share the winner’s prize.

Another Branch 18 team, the Down River All Stars, scored the highest actual pin count, 2687, but in the handicapped event placed twelfth.

The women’s team event also had its share of close competition, with a number of teams scoring near or just more than 2400 pins.

However, there was no doubt who the winning team was.

M,M,M,M&G of Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio, racked up the highest number of actual pins (2368) and total score (2608) to take the women’s championship.

The second day of the tournament opened with a complimentary breakfast for the participants. The rest of the day offered exciting play in singles and doubles competition.

At the end ot the day, the following teams and individuals had joined the list of event winners:

Men’s Doubles — J. Pisolish and L. Labian of Yatesboro, Pa., 1286;

Women’s Doubles — L. Trumpeter and D. Trumpeter of Alliance, Ohio, 1063;

Men’s Singles — W. Matthews of Harrisburg, Pa.. 742;

Women’s Singles — D. Varga of New York, 632;

Men’s All Events — J. Petraska of Johnstown, Ohio, 1950; and

Women’s All Events — L. Trumpeter, 1711.

The men’s team event was not the only event to produce a tie for a top money prize. In perhaps an even more rare occurence, two doubles teams with the same handicap finished in a tie for second place in the women’s doubles event.

Both the team of M. Huthansel and G. Hunthansel of New York and the team of V. Rusak and R. Greenwald of Springdale, Pa. had handicaps of 153 and actual pin counts of 904.

There were also ties for fourth place in the men’s doubles event and for fourth place in the women’s all events competition.

National Director Albert G. Kertesz (far left) presents the men’s team championship trophies to the bowlers of Illinois Branch 15, one of two teams to share the title. Team members are (from left) Arpad Laczina (captain), Leslie Corba, Alex Zsambok, Frank Patak and Mike Horvath.

National Director William C. Kohut (far left) awards the men’s team championship trophies to the second of two teams to share this year’s title, the Comets of Branch 18, Detroit. Team members are (from left) Les Pasko (captain), Jack Charbonean, Steve Somodi, Zsigmond Faragó and Frank Kender.

National Fraternal Director John A. Tusai (far right) and bowling tournament administrator George Mirkowicz present the women’s team championship trophies to M,M,M,M&G of Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio. Team members are (from left) Marilyn Good, Lillian Merker, Patricia Murphy, Mary Medley and Debra Miller.

National President Gay B. Banes rolls the ceremonial first ball to open play at the 43rd Annual Bowling Tournament (Photo by Louis Fodor)

The national officers and board of directors greet bowlers to McKnight Lanes in Pittsburgh for the 43rd Annual Bowling Tournament.

Notice to All Association Members and Branches

The Centennial Committee of our Society is seeking old records of branch activities or Minute Books of branches which you may have in your possession. These may be stored in attics or garages.

We also want artifacts, uniforms, badges, ribbons or pictures of your branches and Hungarian activities held in your community. We want not only William Penn, Verhovay, Rákóczi, Knights of St. George artifacts, but any of the societies which have merged with us in the last fifty years. These are most important for our Centennial, historical records and proposed museum.

The William Penn Association will pay the shipping cost.

Please write or call Mr. Gay Banes at the Home Office if you have any questions.

Mr. Gay B. Banes, National President William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 1 5233 (412) 231-2979