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Arizona's Mike Friedrichs Hits 50 Years At OC

Pictured Is: Jean And Mike Friedrichs.

ARIZONA BOWLER COMPETES IN 50TH CONSECUTIVE USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl. Com

Aaron Smith

March 04, 2024

LAS VEGAS – For Michael Friedrichs, his annual trip to the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships is more than just a tournament.

Picking Up The Spares March 5, 2023

Pictured Is: Mike Friedrichs, Right, At His Ceremony.

Mike Friedrichs Of Glendale, Celebrates His 50th Consecutive Appearance At The Open Championships. From The Desert Bowler.

Las Vegas - - - Congratulations to Mike Friedrichs of Glendale, Arizona. On March 2nd he celebrated his 50th consecutive appearance at the Open Championships during the opening ceremony at the South Point Plaza in Las Vegas.

Mr. 900 Breaks Appearance Record

Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl.Com.

LAS VEGAS – Numbers help to define great athletes and phenomenal achievements.

It’s easy for Major League Baseball fans to associate 56 with Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak in 1941. A simple 100 written on a piece of paper reminds generations young and old of Wilt Chamberlain’s prolific performance in 1962 as a National Basketball Association star.

ITC Assignments Announced

Pictured Is: Wichita State Men's Bowling Team.

Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl.com.  

ARLINGTON, Texas – The nation’s best collegiate bowling programs have their sights set on postseason play now that sectional assignments have been announced for the 2024 Intercollegiate Team Championships, which will mark the 50th edition of the event’s history.

Picking Up The Spares February 20, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictured Is: Michelle McNew, left, and Rebecca Boyko, right. Photo Courtesy Of Mark Kerr.

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HISTORY MADE AT 74TH TUCSON WOMEN’S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Mark Kerr

TUCSON - History was made at the 74th Annual Tucson Metro USBC Women’s Open Championships, held at Lucky Strike Bowl.

Picking Up The Spares February 13, 2024

Pictured Are: AZ State USBC Queens Champion Shirley Braverman. And AZ State USBC President Jacqueline Smith.

Long-Time Mesa Metro Member Of Bowling Community Passes Away - From Gary Roff. 

Update 2/4/2024 - I just received a text that Bobbi passed away last night around 11pm. My thoughts are with the family during this time.

Good morning all,