• … ... Roster Soccer: News Men's Bowling Men's Bowling: Facebook Men's Bowling: Twitter Men's Bowling: Schedule Men's Bowling: Roster Men's Bowling: ... Rockford IL, 61114 ph: (815) 921-7821 | toll free: (800 973-7821) The USBC Hall of Fame was created in 2005 by merging the former American Bowling Congress and Women’s International Bowling Congress Halls of Fame. But when news broke that Jerome was shot and killed Saturday, it left those friends and competitors in disbelief. She became a competitive bowler in the youth major league under the instructions of coach Lynn Blunt. Through 2019, there are 432 members of the USBC Hall of Fame – 223 in Superior Performance, 120 in Meritorious Service, 51 in Veterans, 22 in Pioneer and 16 in Outstanding USBC Performance. And he has had two top-5 finishes in PBA 50 tournaments. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. |, Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops, Union: 17 Chicago cops resting in burgled office suspended. The Hall of Fame banquet and installation ceremonies were the highlights of an event filled weekend of activities, all of which were hosted by the Rock Island-Milan USBC Bowling Association. They are: Rockford Men: Mike Doyle (Bowler of the Year), Doug Byerley, Dan Winter, Dan Lemiesz and Jerome Woodfork, Rockford Women: Megan Buja (Bowler of the Year), Sue Williams, Kim Metcalf, Jalana Shaw and Ashley Matts. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army via AP) AP Show More Show Less 2 of 4 Rockford police and other law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of a shooting at bowling … “I’m in two halls of fame and I’ve never averaged that,” said Nyitray, who has been inducted into the Florida Bowling Hall of Fame and the Greater Miami Bowling Hall of Fame. A member of the Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Woodfork was a member of the Rockford Travelers bowling team that competed in the National Travelers Bowling League events. ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A U.S. Army special forces sergeant based in Florida has been charged in an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley … Dan won the City Senior Tournament in the 2014-2015 season with Butch Olson. © Gannett Co., Inc. 2021. It was just Jerome," said Dave Stone. Greater Beloit Bowling Council inducts Mike Nemetz and Tammy Petersen to Hall of Fame . ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea and other law enforcement officials are scheduled to hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. today to provide an update on Saturday’s mass shooting at the Don Carter Lanes bowling alley.. Three people were killed and a suspect was taken into custody following a shooting at the bowling alley around 6:55 p.m. on Saturday. Dan won the Singles Championship at the USBC Open Tournament with a series o ... f 825 in 1999. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. She was a member of the All-Star team in 2000. There was no bias and that just grounds itself in love," said Stone. He has averaged over 200 the last decade, and in 2015, he bowled his highest series of 806 at Park Lanes. He has had multiple top-24 finishes in the US Open, topping out in ninth place. Dan was inducted into the Rockford Area Hall of Fame in 2001 and IL State USBC Hall of Fame in 2013. Born and raised in Miami, served in the Army, and worked for Lotspiech for 42 years. He was one name. He was born May 29, 1933, in Rockfo Baker has been a generous sponsor for local tournaments, such as the 9-Pin Tournament at Park Lanes and The City Tournament through Pinnon Meats. Despite this multi-day event, accumulations likely won’t get out of…, WREX Dinner tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from a committee member, all bowling centers or at the door with prior reservations. She started in April of 2019 after moving from Michigan, where she was a morning producer/traffic reporter. Dave Stone is on the Rockford USBC Board of Directors and has known Jerome … The official Hall of Fame for the Rock Valley College Golden Eagles. She has high house average awards at Cherry Bowl in 1990 with a 208, and Fairview Lanes in 1993 with a 202. He was elected to the PBA Hall of Fame in the Veterans category in 1989. Hartsfield has been on the Men’s 1st All-Star Team once and the 2nd All-Star Team twice. "Statistically, he is the greatest bowler in Rockford," said Stone. Born in Brixton, South London, Bowie developed an interest in music as a child, eventually studying art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Statistically, he is the greatest bowler in Rockford," said Stone. Fellow bowlers say his character, leadership, and passion, are what made everyone want to be around him. And he has won the City Team tournament in the scratch and handicap divisions. He achieved his highest league average with a 233. Three Killed, Three Hurt In Rockford Bowling Alley Shooting Jobless Benefits Lapse For Millions As Trump Withholds Signature On Relief Bill All your NPR favorites are back, plus a new Holidays On Highway 309 special. Sherry has participated in many city, state and national tournaments. Blunt and Roach became friends and adult bowling partners. He was the first daily newspaper writer to … Once she turned 18, she couldn’t wait to join the adult leagues. But his forte was bowling. Daniel's passion in life was bowling. He has seven league-high average awards at Fairview Lanes, Cherry Bowl and Don Carter Lanes. ANTHONY J. MULA, 75 ROCKFORD - Anthony J. Mula, 75, of Rockford died at 3:16 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. This year’s inductees are Jim Montgomery (Outstanding Bowler), Claude Hartsfield Jr. (Outstanding Bowler), Daniel Baker (Outstanding Bowler) and Meritorious Service), Lori Altendorf Smith (Outstanding Bowler) and Sherry Roach (Outstanding Bowler). Merriott, Lynn and Gould represented RPS 205 and Rockford in Olympic Games. Peyton Manning, no surprise, leads the group of finalists for the class of 2021. He has been inducted in the Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Illinois Bowling Hall of Fame, and won the ABC tournament in 1999. The banquet will also recognize four All-Star Teams. Lauren Baker is the 13 News weekend evening anchor. Survived by his children, Steven H. (Kristi) Henson or Rockford, IL and Susan (Paul) Hare of Maynard, AR; grandchildren, Joshua & Zachary Henson and Elizabeth, Oliver, & Lexi Hare; and siblings, Nick (Barbara) Winter, Nancy (Tom) Edwards, and Janet … She bowled youth leagues at Park Lanes and the Junior Circuit Traveling League. A member of the Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame, Woodfork was a member of the Rockford Travelers bowling team that competed in the National Travelers Bowling League events. Download HOF Application 2020 Rockford Area USBC25th Annual50 & Over Singles & Doubles Tournament View Singles Standings View Doubles Standings Board of Directors Walt MoraskaPresident3 year term(815) 494-7368Jim Sibigtroth1st Vice President2 year term(815) 399 … 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford IL, 61114 ph: (815) 921-7821 | toll free: (800 973-7821) Dan was Bowler of the Year in 1997, 1998, and 2012 for the Rockford Bowling Association as well as Illinois State Champion in 200 with his teammates Mike Smith, Chuck Huckleberry, Wally Moraska, and Dave Stone. Choose the plan that’s right for you. ROCKFORD — The 38th Greater Rockford Bowling Hall of Fame Banquet will welcome five new inductees on Saturday at the Hoffman House. ROCKFORD (WREX) — Friends say Jerome Woodfork was the greatest bowler they ever knew. He also has a Rockford City Tournament Singles and All-Events title coming in 2005. Lori Altendorf Smith: Altendorf Smith has been bowling since she was 7 years old. 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