| Espo's Entertainment Center |
Masters Division |
August 17-18, 2002 |
| 124 Entries @ $45.00 Each |
$5,580.00 |
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| 15 First Time Entries from Sunday Special Squad @ $55.00 Each |
$825.00 |
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| Bonus Bucks |
$975.00 |
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| Total Prize Fund Paid Out |
$7,380.00 |
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PLACE |
FINALIST |
GAMES |
SCORE W/HCP |
PRIZE AMOUNT |
| 1 |
Gerry Asby |
2 | 385 |
*$2,250.00 |
| 2 | John Sypniewski | 4 | 831 | $800.00 |
| 3 | Anthony Grochowalski | 3 | 703 | *$562.50 |
| 4 | Curt Aemisegger | 2 | 378 | *$562.50 |
| 5 | Jerome Woodfork | 2 | 483 | $210.00 |
| 6 | Steven Koszola | 2 | 414 | $210.00 |
| 7 | Russ Krueger | 2 | 363 | $210.00 |
| 8 | Bill A. Brown | 1 | 229 | |
| 9 | James Clancy | 1 | 213 | $160.00 |
| 10 | James Fishman | 1 | 202 | $160.00 |
| 11 | Rich Flood | 1 | 176 | $160.00 |
| 12 | Ken Stanek | 1 | 166 | $160.00 |
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*Includes Bonus Bucks |
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| PLACE | CUT | SEMIFINALIST | CITY/STATE | HDCP | SCORE W/HCP | PRIZE AMOUNT |
| 1 | +186 |
Gerry Ashby |
Elgin, IL | 18+2 | 786 |
****** |
| 2 | +129 | Curt Aemisegger | Palatine, IL | 2 | 729 | ****** |
| 3 | +116 | John Sypniewski | Lombard, IL | 10 | 716 | ****** |
| 4 | +111 | James Fishman | Streamwood, IL | 7+1 | 711 | ****** |
| 5 | +62 | James Clancy | Rockford, IL | 9 | 662 | ****** |
| 6 | +58 | Bill A. Brown | Chicago, IL | 18 | 658 | ****** |
| 7 | +54 | Ken Stanek | Wood Dale, IL | 10 | 654 | ****** |
| 8 | +51 | Jerome Woodfork | Rockford, IL | 9+3 | 651 | ****** |
| 9 | +38 | Russ Krueger | Sauk Village, IL | 12+1 | 638 | ****** |
| 10 | +30 | Rich Flood | Crystal Lake, IL | 7 | 630 | ****** |
| 11 | +28 | Anthony Grochowalski | Alto, MI | 8 | 628 | ****** |
| 12 | +19 | Steven Koszola | Yorkville, IL | 4 | 619 | ****** |
| 13 | +16 | Dwight Bergner | Wauwatosa, WI | 12+1 | 616 |
$125.00 |
| 14 | +15 | James Bissias | LaGrange, IL | 20+5 | 615 |
$120.00 |
| T15 | +9 | Steve Taylor | Hanover Park, IL | 5 | 609 | $115.00 |
| T15 | +9 | Rick Hansen | Lisle, IL | 16+4 | 609 | $115.00 |
| 17 | +5 | Alan Pelc | Berwyn, IL | 20 | 605 | $110.00 |
| 18 | -6 | Jeff Zwerenz | Elgin, IL | 16 | 594 | $110.00 |
| 19 | -9 | Charles Chatt | Naperville, IL | 14 | 591 | $105.00 |
| T20 | -10 | Carmelo Rosa | Elgin, IL | 15+1 | 590 | $105.00 |
| T20 | -10 | Dean Mueller | Crystal Lake, IL | 6 | 590 | $105.00 |
| 22 | -14 | Kevin Wells | Elgin, IL | 20+3 | 586 | $100.00 |
| 23 | -21 | Stephen Lewis | Evanston, IL | 12+3 | 579 | $100.00 |
| 24 | -29 | David Palojarvi, Jr. | Streamwood, IL | 4 | 571 | $95.00 |
| 25 | -31 | David Palojarvi, Sr. | Streamwood, IL | 14+1 | 569 | $95.00 |
| 26 | -51 | Tony Mula | Rockford, IL | 14+2 | 549 | $95.00 |
| 27 | -57 | Dan Matasek | Villa Park, IL | 5 | 543 | $90.00 |
| 28 | DNS | Mario Santostefano | Wheeling, IL | 16+2 | DNS | $90.00 |
| MASTERS CUT: +57 sunday special cut: +66 | |||
HIGH PREPAID SERIES |
HIGH PREPAID
GAME |
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| 295 POTS: Games 1-4 @ $500.00 Reserve @ $463.00 | |||
| BONUS BUCKS CARRYOVER: $1,702.00 | |||
| Previous Super Bowl Total | $3,520.00 | Total Prize Fund Paid Out |
$7,380.00 |
| 139 Entries @ $1.00 Each | $ 139.00 |
32 Late Entries @ $2.00 Each |
$64.00 |
| 4 Fines @ $2.00 Each | $ 8.00 |
Optionals |
$4,923.00 |
Champion Shirt / Ring |
$225.00 |
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| New Super Bowl Total | $3,667.00 | Total Paid Out This Event |
$12,592.00 |
Back row, left to right: Tonya Barnett, General
Manager; Gerry Ashby, 1st; John Sypniewski, 2nd
Front row, left to right: Curt Aemisegger, Anthony Grochowalski (T3rd)
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Gerry Ashby won his first ABT Masters title by defeating John Sypniewski 175-167 at Espo's Entertainment Center. Gerry was top seeded for the top 12 finals, earning him byes in the first two rounds of match play. In round three, he defeated Tony Grochowalski 210-207 to advance to the title match. John Sypniewski qualified third and advanced by defeating Jim Fishman 248-202, Jerome Woodfork 214-213, and Curt Aemisegger 202-174. Both bowlers struggled on the championship pair and after eight frames, Sypniewski clung to a slim two-pin lead. John then left a washout in frame nine and a 6-7 rail in frame ten, allowing Gerry to pull out the narrow 175-167 victory. Champion's Profile: Gerry Ashby is 62 years old and retired. He is married to Rosie and they have two children, Tammy and Tina, and three grandchildren. Gerry has been bowling for 15 years and bowls league at Espo's. His high game is 289 and he has a high series of 740. Gerry was using an Ebonite Matrix drilled by Joe Bacagaluppi at Back to Basics Pro Shop. Gerry credits Lou Esposito for some coaching and Joe Bacagaluppi for some ball choices that have helped him to improve his game. Gerry thanked Mike and Joe at Back to Basics, the ABT staff, and the new owners and staff at Espo's for a job well done in hosting their first event. Gerry's winnings will be used for new bowling and fishing equipment. Gerry closed by saying it was really sweet to get his first win in his home center. congratulations gerry!Tournament Notes: Congratulations to Stephen Lewis who won $500 by breaking a 295 Pot. Nice bowling Stephen. This week's ball raffle winner was Andy Heroff.
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