| Brunswick Lakehurst | Masters Division |
Feb. 5-7, 1999 |
| 175 Entries @ $37.00 Each | $6,475.00 |
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| Progressive Pot | $3,000.00 |
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| Total Prize Fund Paid Out | $9,475.00 |
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PLACE |
FINALISTS |
GAMES |
SCORE W/HCP |
PRIZE AMOUNT |
| 1 | Stephen Morrissey | 2 | 465 | *$4500.00 |
| *(Includes $3,000.00 from Progressive Pot) | ||||
| 2 | Richard Ponce | 1 | 221 | $750.00 |
| 3 | David Moore | 2 | 407 | $400.00 |
| 4 | James Dillon | 2 | 408 | $300.00 |
| 5 | Manros Nickens | 1 | 164 | $200.00 |
PLACE |
CUT | SEMIFINALIST | CITY/STATE | HDCP | SCORE W/HDCP | PRIZE AMOUNT |
| 1 | +215 | Richard Ponce | Lake Villa, IL | 11+6 | 815 |
* * * * * * |
| 2 | +144 | Stephen Morrissey | Lake Zurich, IL | 12+5 | 744 | * * * * * * |
| 3 | +140 | David Moore | McHenry, IL | 18 | 740 | * * * * * * |
| 4 | +109 | Manros Nickens | North Chicago, IL | 11 | 709 | * * * * * * |
| 5 | +86 | James Dillon | Tinley Park, IL | 2+2 | 686 | * * * * * * |
| 6 | +85 | John Davis | North Chicago, IL | 20 | 685 | $155.00 |
| 7 | +84 | Scott Radtke | Berwyn, IL | 3+1 | 684 | $150.00 |
| 8 | +80 | Joseph Mankowski, Jr. | North Chicago, IL | 16+1 | 680 | $145.00 |
| 9 | +79 | Ed Seliga | Kenosha, WI | 3+2 | 679 | $140.00 |
| 10 | +73 | Ahard Byrd | Milwaukee, WI | 9+3 | 673 | $135.00 |
| 11 | +70 | Brian Menini | Aurora, IL | 4 | 670 | $130.00 |
| 12 | +69 | Brian Fischer | Westchester, IL | 4 | 669 | $125.00 |
| 13 | +65 | Jason Wojnar | Chicago, IL | 3 | 665 | $120.00 |
| 14 | +62 | Eugene Bryant | Waukegan, IL | 15+4 | 662 | $115.00 |
| 15 | +52 | Adolfo Murillo | Waukegan, IL | 18+4 | 652 | $115.00 |
| T 16 | +44 | John Scaletta | Franklin Park, IL | 4 | 644 | $110.00 |
| T 16 | +44 | Richard Nolte | Aurora, IL | 21 | 644 | $110.00 |
| T 18 | +42 | Ray Bartman | Milwaukee, WI | 18+1 | 642 | $105.00 |
| T 18 | +42 | Tony Mula | Rockford, IL | 5 | 642 | $105.00 |
| T 20 | +40 | Tom Variola | Clarendon Hills, IL | 8 | 640 | $102.50 |
| T 20 | +40 | Bill Wrenn | Arlington Heights, IL | 16 | 640 | $102.50 |
| 22 | +38 | Michael Martenson | Hanover Park, IL | 5 | 638 | $100.00 |
| 23 | +36 | Enrique Chavez | Waukegan, IL | 11+3 | 636 | $100.00 |
| 24 | +35 | Gary Krohmer | Rockford, IL | 13+2 | 635 | $95.00 |
| 25 | +33 | Lori Grisanti | Greenfield, WI | 9+4 | 633 | $95.00 |
| 26 | +32 | Scott Russell | Zion, IL | 14+2 | 632 | $95.00 |
| 27 | +20 | Alfred Brackey | Waukegan, IL | 9+4 | 620 | $90.00 |
| 28 | +15 | John Obluck | West Allis, WI | 8 | 615 | $90.00 |
| 29 | -15 | Kurt Scherr | Racine, WI | 16+7 | 585 | $90.00 |
| 30 | -21 | Thomas Grzyb | Racine, WI | 17 | 579 | $85.00 |
| 31 | -23 | Rob Cunningham | Grayslake, IL | 5 | 577 | $85.00 |
| 32 | -34 | Steven Mende | Chicago, IL | 4+2 | 566 | $85.00 |
| 33 | -50 | Orlando Reyes | Chicago, IL | 10 | 550 | $85.00 |
| 34 | -54 | Alan Higueros | Chicago, IL | 13 | 546 | $80.00 |
| 35 | -59 | Florencio Serain | Hanover Park, IL | 20 | 541 | $80.00 |
| MASTERS CUT: +76 | |||
| HIGH PRE-PAID SERIES: 989 Enrique Chavez $103.00 | HIGH PRE-PAID GAME: 278 Kurt Scherr $103.00 |
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| STRIKE POTS: Games 1-4 @ $500.00 Reserve @ $266.00 | |||
| PROGRESSIVE POT CARRYOVER: $2375.00 | |||
| Previous Super Bowl Total | $2,977.00 |
Total Prize Fund Paid Out | $9,475.00 |
| 175 Entries @ $1.00 Each | $ 175.00 | 53 Late Entries @ $2.00 Each | $106.00 |
| 14 Fines @ $2.00 Each | $ 28.00 | Optionals | $5,935.00 |
| 1 Fine @ $5.00 | $ 5.00 | Champion Shirt/Trophy | $115.00 |
| New Super Bowl Total | $3,185.00 | Total Paid Out This Event | $15,631.00 |
Back row, left to right: Darren Needham, Gen. Manager, Steve
Morrissey (1st), Rich Ponce (2nd)
Front row, left to right: David Moore (3rd), James Dillon (4th), Manros
Nickens (5th)
*** MORRISSEY ON TOP AT LAKEHURST***
Steve Morrissey won his first ABT Masters title by defeating top seed Rich Ponce 251-221 at Brunswick Lakehurst Bowl. The win was worth $4,500, which included $3,000 from the Progressive Pot.
James Dillon opened the stepladder finals by defeating Manros Nickens 214-164 before falling to David Moore 210-194. Morrissey then ousted Moore 214-197 to challenge the top seed. Morrissey strung a six-bagger in frames 3-8 to open a huge lead in this one. Ponce answered with 6 of a possible 7 strikes in the second half of the match, but it was too little, too late as Morrissey cruised to the final 251-221 score.
Champion's Profile: Steve Morrissey is 42 years old and employed as a Pressman at the 3X Copy Center in Libertyville. He is married to Rose and has been bowling for about 20 years. He currently bowls leagues at Elk Grove Bowl and Thunderbird. Steve has a high game of 297 and a high series of 767 to his credit. He was rolling a Columbia TI Boss drilled by Brian Chilcutt at Bill Spigner's Pro's Corner. Steve said that many bowlers have given him tips that have helped his game. He thanked the ABT staff, Brunswick Lakehurst Bowl, and his wife for all her support. Steve plans to use his winnings for the ABT Nationals in March. Steve said he enjoys the people and the competition in the ABT and he loves the Progressive Pot!
CONGRATULATIONS STEVE!