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Q. I know you have used Thumb Carpets in the past. Do you still like them and use them? and if
so where can I get them.?
A. Yes, I still use Thumb Carpets I have used them since 1998. Since using them I have won a
High Roller senior tournament in Las Vegas, a High Roller match play tournament. I set the Oregon
State tournament All Events record with 2316 for the 9 games. I won the Senior Festival of bowling
tournament at the Stadium in Reno and seven Southern Oregon Senior titles, and have had many
300 games and 800 series using Thumb Carpets. Here is the how and why of Thumb Carpets They
are made of a carpet like material, they are cut in the same size and shape as bowlers tape. They
are placed in the back of the thumb hole in place of tape. They take up the room of about 3 pieces of
white bowlers tape. There is yarn on one side and adhesive on the other. They give a very snug fit
which helps to keep you from squeezing the ball. Even with the snug fit you will get out of the ball
clean because the yarn of the carpet and the air around it eliminates suction. Because suction is
eliminated you will find that that thumb swelling is greatly reduced. You may not have little or no
thumb fluctuation again. If you do need a little more adjustment you put a piece of bowlers tape in
the front of the hole. You also get a choice of release with Thumb Carpet put the carpet in with the
yarn facing down for a slower release and yarn up for a faster release. They are each marked with a
red spot on the end letting you know which way they are to be place in the hole for which release.
Thumb Carpets can be purchased through me I sell them in lots of 10 for $20.00 you send it to me
with a self addressed/self stamped # 10 envelope 2 stamps please. They come with an instruction
sheet. If you want to make a quantity buy 50 or more write me at my email address below for a spe-
cial quantity price. Send your order to Bob Korth 750 Hemlock Ave. Central Point, Oregon 97502
Q. I am going to get ready for the new upcoming season and I need a new ball. What bowling
balls are the best out there for the average bowler?
A. We are lucky today because you can't go wrong with any of the ball companies today. Having
said that we all have our favorites and I am no different. My favorite is Roto Grip a sister company of
Storm the Bowlers Company. Both Roto Grip and Storm are at the forefront of ball development.
They have a diverse line of bowling balls to fit all games from beginners to Professionals. They also
have Apparel, Bags, and Shoes and Sundry items by Master Products. You can go on line and see
all the products at
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nd while your there be sure and
check out the list of the best Professional and Amateur stars in the county that Roto Grip and Storm
have on staff. If you know any of them in your town ask them about the Bowlers Company they will
tell you what a great bowling company it is.
To ask a question or have a question about Thumb Carpets write
Liz Johnson Beats Wes Malott In U.S.
Open's First-Ever "Battle Of The Sexes"
Special Final Match
Johnson Edges Malott by a Score of 194-188 to Win Historic Match at the
2013 Lipton Bowling's U.S. Open
COLUMBUS, OH - For the first time in the history of any U.S.
Open competition, a "Battle of the Sexes" champion has been
crowned. In a day of championship competitions at the 2013
Lipton Bowling's U.S. Open, Liz Johnson, who took home the
women's title, is also the inaugural winner of the "Battle of the
Sexes" special final match. Johnson defeated men's champion
Wes Malott by a score of 194-188 to lay claim to the ultimate
bragging rights.
Following a week of bowling that included more than 50
games apiece culminating in
two riveting finals matches in
the men's and women's
tournaments, Johnson and
Malott fought past fatigue in
the "Battle of the Sexes,"
broadcast live on ESPN and
played at Columbus Western Bowl and presented by the Bowl-
ing Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA).
The win marked the third
U.S. Women's Open title for Johnson and first major victory for
Malott, who now owns eight Professional Bowlers Association
Tour titles. Johnson and Malott each earned $50,000 for winning
their respective events, and Johnson earned an additional
$10,000 for winning the "Battle of the Sexes."
"It's still going to take some time to process all of this," John-
son said. "Coming into the week, I felt really strong physically
and mentally prepared for sure, and it's nice to have so much
support from my family and friends."
Johnson opened the U.S. Women's Open championship match with six consecutive strikes on the
way to a 257-195 win over defending champion and top seed Kelly Kulick of Union, N.J.
"I am so fortunate to be part of such an elite group now," said Johnson, who also won the U.S.
Women's Open in 1996 and 2007. "I am so proud of this week, and I can't believe this is my third title
here. To win this week, after such a grind in three different centers, is amazing."
Malott, who lost to Australian two-hander Jason Belmonte in the championship match of the 2013
United States Bowling Congress Masters, got redemption and the coveted U.S. Open green jacket
by defeating Belmonte, 214-156, on Saturday.
"The biggest thing I wanted to put on my resume was a major title," said Malott, who struck on 22
of 34 shots in three matches. "This is the most prestigious tournament in our sport, I think, because
of the demanding lane conditions and all of the pressure, and I don't even know that it's all sunk in
yet."
The 2013 Lipton Bowling's U.S. Open included the best men and women bowlers in the world
competing side by side (in separate events) at three Columbus-area bowling centers - Wayne
Webb's Columbus Bowl, Columbus Western Bowl and Holiday Lanes. The combined U.S. Open
events featured a prize fund of more than $400,000.
"Liz and Wes both made the sport of bowling proud this week. The grit, perseverance and tenacity
that both demonstrated is a great credit to our sport. Simply put, Liz and Wes both personify what it
means to be a champion," said Steve Johnson, executive director of the BPAA.
Added Johnson, "Today was also a special moment in the history of the U.S. Open. By winning
the first-ever 'Battle of the Sexes,' Liz has carved her own place in sports history, a great milestone
for bowling and professional sports."
The 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open was supported by title sponsor 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea, and
presenting sponsors The Brands of Ebonite & Columbia 300, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Jani-
King, Storm Bowling Products and Roto Grip.
For more information about the Bowling's U.S. Open, including a full list of the winners and their
respective matches, fans can log on to
ASK BOB
By: Bob Korth
USA, Sweden Win World Senior Singles
Gold Medals
LAS VEGAS -
Senior Team
USA's Lucy San-
delin and Christer
Danielsson
of
Sweden started
t h e
i n a u g u -
ral World Senior
C h a m p i o n -
ships with victory
in the singles
competition Mon-
day evening at
Red Rock Lanes in
Las Vegas.
10-time Team USA member Sandelin defeated Danielsson's fellow countrywoman, former Swed-
ish national team member Christel Carlsson in the women's title match, 235-192, to claim the first
gold medal in a World Championship in her career.
"This is huge," said Sandelin, who struck on eight of her last nine shots to seal the victory.
"Especially after the runner-up finish in the Senior Women's Open last month. Winning never gets
old, that's for sure."
The men's title match between Danielsson and Sandelin's fellow countryman Ron Mohr, a two-
time PBA50 Player of the Year, was decided in the last frame. Finishing first, Mohr had a chance to
shut out the Swede with a strike, but he left a 10-pin on the first ball in the 10th frame.
Danielsson, who never bowled in a World Championship for Sweden before, needed a doubles
and a six-count to claim the title. He delivered two clutch strikes and sealed the 214-210 win with a
nine-count on the fill ball.
"This is the biggest title in my career," Danielsson said. "I was surprised when I heard about the
World Senior Championships. I hoped that Sweden would send a team and that I could make it on
the team."
In fact, Danielsson was the top men's qualifier to qualify directly for the championships.
The top four men and the top four women after six games of qualifying advanced to the playoffs
to determine the champion. The men's final was in sharp contrast to the semifinals, which were a
split fest.
Danielsson, seeded second, easily topped Australia's Robert Chinner despite three open frames,
186-113. Chinner, who finished Squad B with the first 300 game in the history of World Senior
Championships en route to earn the No. 3 seed, suffered seven open frames, including five splits.
In the other semifinal, Mohr survived a low-scoring encounter against Danielsson's compatriot,
Christer Pettersson, 164-156, in a match that featured seven splits.
Mohr received the silver medal while Pettersson and Chinner received bronze.
On the women's side, Sandelin, who led Squad A but made the cut in fourth place, threw seven
strikes to eliminate her teammate, top-seeded Robin Romeo, 225-197. In the other match, Carlsson,
seeded second, flew past Riitta Nikupeteri of Finland, 210-166.
Carlsson got the silver medal while Romeo and Nikupeteri shared bronze.
The 1st World Senior Championships runs from Aug. 10 thru 16, 2013. Men and women will
compete in separate divisions for medals in five events - singles, doubles, team, all-events and
Masters. All participants must be 50 years of age or above in the year of the championships.
The 213 players from 33 countries return Tuesday for the doubles event on the 40-feet Athens
lane conditioning pattern.
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