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Singles
Canada vs US Singles Final It was a battle of two neighbouring countries at the World Candlepin Championships in Halifax yesterday. Two time winner Chris Hollett of Canada and Dick Duncan of the US went toe to toe for the coventent singles title. Only four pins seperated the two bowlers as Dick Duncan bowled a 130 to defeat Chris Hollett's 126. First place received total prize money of $2500, with Hollett picking up $1500 for second. A record 132 bowlers started out the day, having first to go through the qualifiy round, with the top 32 moving on to the knockout round. By the end of a long day, only the Canadian and American remained. The team competition gets underway today. In a tribute to the year of the Vets, four local war hero's will throw out the first ball. Round robin plays goes through until Friday, with the playoffs starting that afternoon. The championship game will be on Saturday afternoon. MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer of Halifax are the current and three time defending champs.
Round 1
Park Place Lanes 2 had the high single (725) and triple (1961). One team had a "scoring" problem - they signed the sheet, with a 1 pin difference in the total, and it cost them a point (then found 1 pin). Doug Blackler had a triple strike in the 7/8/9, for a 154. And, my site can now be updated after each round :)
Round 2
McLaughlin's is the only 16/0 team (Chris Hollett didn't start the first 2 games, so he threw a 177 in the 3rd). Maria's sub had the team single at 681, while Park Place 2 had the high triple again (1957).
Round 3
Three time defending champs, MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer, averaging 638, are definately in top form after going 8 and 1 on the first day of competition. They find themselves tied for first in the Coca-Cola division with Maine Heat, averaging 649. The only points that MacLaughlin's lost, were to Charlie Slaunwhite and Town Delivery - which also happened to be the only game they've won. However, they are the lucky team - they've already won 2 50/50 draws! Park Place from New Hampshire is leading the Ramanda Hotel section, and is averaging 647. High average for the day was Nate Healy from Maine Heat with a 145 average for 9 strings. John Zappi of Massachusetts and Halifax's own Chris Hollett both had the high single of the day with a 177. Chris is yesterday's singles runner up. Round robin play continues today at Halifax Fairlanes. The best team triple of the day was a huge 767 by Maine Heat, helping them to the tournament's high triple of 2048. Competition continues tomorrow morning at 9:30 at Halifax Fairlanes Shopping Center.
Round 4
In one of the tightest matches, MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer was defeated in 2 of 3 games by Maria's Sub of Scituate, MA. In the first series on Wednesday morning, the Moncton Storm's threw an impressive triple of 2049 (630-721-698). MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer (631-618-654=1903,2pts) Chris Hollett 389, Davey Somerton 409, Pat Birchell 229, Rob Henderson 394, Sean O'Flaherty 212, Tim Carrigan 141, Tony MacLaughlin 129 VS Maria's Sub (614-629-669=1913,6pts) Billy Travers 403, Bob Whitcomb 113, Craig Holbrook 386, John Lang 282, John Zappi 365, Rich Bognanno 364 Fun Time Lanes (1832,0) Devin Laramie 355, Brian Mayer 246, Jim Miner 99, Richie Myrick 371, Jim Tinker 363, Keith White 398 VS Moncton Storm's (630-721-698=2049,8) Charlie Melanson 394, Chris McGrady 406, Tony LeBlanc 407, Mike Hall 436, Matt Cormier 406 189 - Gary Carrington, Park Place Lanes II 172 - Denis LeBlanc, Salisbury Big Stop 167 - Walt Bowden, U.S.A. East
Round 5
MacLaughlin's took the high single (696) and triple (2009) for the round, but they only got 6 points against Fatboy's Pizza of NS (Fatboy's had 655 vs 644 for MacLauglin's in the 2nd game). Maine Heat leads the Coca-Cola division by 4 points over a cluster of 3 teams (including the defending champion MacLaughlin's). Park Place Lanes leads the Ramada division by 2 points over the Moncton Storm's. 162 - Rob Henderson, MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer 160 - Brian Bernatchez, Moncton Storm's 160 - Tony LeBlanc, Moncton Storm's
Round 6
Day 2 of the team qualifying rounds is finished at the Halifax Fairlanes Bowling Center. Park Place Lanes 2 of New Hampshire remains at the top of the Ramada Hotel division, at 40/8 points won (40 points won and 8 points lost) by averaging 649. The Moncton Storm's of New Brunswick went 20/4 to move into 2nd place, averaging 646. In the Coca-Cola division Maine Heat of Bangor is now alone at the top, at 42/6 (averaging 645), and MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer of Halifax (avg 645) is tied with Pelham Electric (avg 619) for 2nd. Overall, scoring is up for the tournament, with 5 team triples over 2000. Rob Henderson leads the averages at 137.36, Gary Carrington is 2nd at 136.36, and Mike Morgan is 3rd at 136.29. The top 5 teams in each division will make the playoffs, with each divisional champ receiving a bye through the first 2 rounds. The first playoff round will begin at approximately 3:00pm Friday, and the remaining rounds will be on Saturday, starting at 9:30am, 12:00, and 3:00pm. Singles: 189 - Gary Carrington, Park Place Lanes II 172 - Denis LeBlanc, Salisbury Big Stop 171 - Rob Henderson, MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer Triples: 466 - Chris Sargent, Maine Heat 463 - Tony LeBlanc, Moncton Storm's 457 - Rob Henderson, MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer
Round 7
In the Coca-Cola division, the 3rd place team before today ran into MacLauglin's, and lost all 8. Maine Heat continued to roll along, taking 8 from Park Place 1. 178 - Nathan LeBlanc, Beazley's 174 - Paul Chase, Saint John Molson Vipers 173 - Keith White, Fun Time Lanes 170 - Jerry DeGraaf, Fatboy's Pizza 460 - Keith White, Fun Time Lanes 442 - Dick O'Connell, Maine Heat 433 - Jon Winchell, Total Chaos
Round 8
Tim Carrigan gave some comic relief - while going down for a pin, he slipped and whacked his face. A little blood, but he was OK. What wasn't OK was when MacLaughlin's won the first 2 from Park Place 1, but lost the last one....and they lost pinfall on the strength of a mark in the 10th. Those 4 points were costly because Maine Heat took 6. However, all eyes are on lanes 27/28...Maine Heat takes on MacLaughlin's T&T. 180 - Walt Bowden, U.S.A. East 169 - Matt LeBlanc, Beazley's 168 - Tim Goodwin, Park Place Lanes I / Fenway Painting 442 - Trevor Smith, Handi's 430 - Matt LeBlanc, Beazley's 426 - Denis LeBlanc, Salisbury Big Stop
Round 9
The 2nd last day of qualifying is complete at the Halifax Fairlanes bowling Center. The final two rounds of qualifying will finish at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon, and will be immediately followed by the first round of the playoffs. The remaining 3 rounds will occur on Saturday - when the new champion will receive $10,000. The Moncton Storm's have taken over the lead of the Ramada Hotel Division at 56/16, while the Park Place Lanes 2 are just 2 points back at 54/18. Salisbury Big Stop of Moncton New Brunswick is closing in at 50/22 - they took all 8 points from Park Place 2 in the first round of the day. The Coca-Cola division is still lead by Maine Heat at 64/8, with Maria's Sub of Scituate, Massachussetts 2nd at 56/16. MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer of Halifax fell to 3rd at 50/22 due to the final round of the day. In a truly amazing match, Maine Heat defeated MacLaughlins 731 to 683, then 623 to 599, then 704 to 680, taking all 8 points, 2058 (tournament high) vs 1955. The top Averages are Mike Morgan 137.65 (Park Place Lanes 2 of New Hampshire), Tony LeBlanc 136.35 (Moncton Storm's of Moncton, New Brunswick), and Rob Henderson 134.6 (MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer, Halifax). Today's high individual scores were: 187 - Matt Cormier, Moncton Storm's, Moncton, NB 178 - Nathan LeBlanc, Beazley's, Halifax NS 174 - Paul Chase, Saint John Molson Vipers, Saint John, NB 460 - Keith White, Fun Time Lanes, Holyoke MA 447 - Tim Matero, Maine Heat, Bangor, ME 442 - Dick O'Connell, Maine Heat, Bangor, ME 442 - Shawn Morrison, Maine Heat, Bangor, ME 442 - Trevor Smith, Handi's, Moncton, NB MacLaughlin's / Maine Heat Scores: Maine Heat (2058,8) Chris Sargent 390, Dick O'Connell 411, Nate Nealey 368, Shawn Morrison 442, Tim Matero 447 MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer (1955,0) Chris Hollett 435, Davey Somerton 408, Pat Birchell 222, Rob Henderson 379, Sean O'Flaherty 369, Tim Carrigan 142
Round 10
Round 11
Qualifying is finished, with Park Place Lanes 2 of New Hampshire winning the Ramada Hotel Division by 4 points over Moncton Storm's. Maine Heat won the Coca-Cola division by a huge 16 points over Mari's Sub of Scituate, Massachusetts. The top 5 teams in each division advanced to the playoffs. Tournament Highs: 189 - Gary Carrington, Park Place 2, New Hampshire 187 - Matt Cormier, Moncton Storm's 479 - Davey Somerton, MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer, Halifax, NS 466 - Chris Sargeant, Maine Heat, Bangor, Maine 137.44 - Tony LeBlanc, Moncton Storm's, New Brunswick 135.00 - Mike Morgan, Park Place Lanes 2, New Hampshire
Playoffs - Round 1
The first round of the playoffs are complete, with MacLaughlin's, Moncton Storm's, Pelham Electric, and Maria's Sub advancing. The playoffs begin tomorrow morning at 9:30am. MacLaughlin's will try to achieve a 4th consecutive championship in a match against Maria's Sub - 1 of only 2 teams to beat them for more than 4 points in any round - the other being the divisional champ, Maine Heat. 1833 Moncton Storm's, Moncton, NB (WIN) vs. 1816 NH All-Stars, Manchester, NH 1886 Pelham Electric, Halifax, NS (WIN) vs. 1818 Salisbury Big Stop, Moncton, NB 1989 Maria's Sub, Scituate, MA (WIN) vs. 1885 Total Chaos, MA/NH 1955 MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer, Halifax, NS (WIN) vs. 1798 Handi's, Moncton, NB
Playoffs - Round 2
In a rematch, MacLaughlin's came out on top, after having been beaten by Maria's Sub in the qualifying section. 1942 Moncton Storm's, Moncton, NB vs. 1775 Pelham Electric, Halifax, NS 1945 MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer, Halifax, NS vs. 1806 Maria's Sub, Scituate, MA
Playoffs - Round 3
Both the Moncton Storm's, and MacLaughlin's built 100 pin leads after the first 2 strings, and both made it to the championship match. MacLaughlin's defeated Maine Heat - the only team to sweep the 3-time defending champion during the qualifying rounds. MacLaughlin's had a balanced attack, including: 417 Sean O'Flaherty, 414 Davey Somerton, and 401 by Rob Henderson. Chris Hollett, the runner-up in the singles competition from Monday (and 3-time singles champion) had a 382. Chris Sargeant had a strong 425 in support of Maine Heat. The Moncton Storm's were consistent the first two matches, at 621 and 660 but had a 567 the 3rd, but still won by 46 pins. Moncton was lead by Mike Hall's 391, Brian Bernatchez's 388, and Tony Leblanc (the high average during qualifying) 378. Shawn Baker had 408, and Gary Carrington had 403 for Park Place Lanes 2 of New Hampshire. Moncton Storm's defeated Park Place Lanes 2 of New Hampshire - a rematch of the first round of the tournament, when the two teams split the 8 points available in the first round. 1848 Moncton Storm's, Moncton, NB vs. 1802 Park Place Lanes II, NH 1973 MacLaughlin's Truck & Trailer, Halifax, NS vs. 1844 Maine Heat, Bangor, ME
Playoffs - Round 4 CHAMPIONSHIP
MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer Bowling Dynasty - a Four-Peet For the second straight year, in an all-Canadian final, the Halifax's MacLaughlin's Truck and Trailer defeated the Moncton Storm's in dominating fashion at the 2005 Men's Candlepin Championship. The active roster consists of Chris Hollett, Davey Somerton, Pat Birchell, Rob Henderson, Sean O'Flaherty, Tim Carrigan, and Tony MacLaughlin. The team was lead to victory by Pat Birchill's 431, Chris Hollett's 422, and Rob Henderson's 402. MacLaughlin's jumped out to an early start and never looked back, having 664-671-635 for a 1970 total pinfall. Brian Bernatchez threw a 408 in a losing effort for the Moncton Storm's who had a 605-620-645 for an 1870. Tony LeBlanc, the high average for the tournament, had a 369 the last round for the Storm's. For the win, MacLaughlin's received $10,000, while the Moncton Storm's had to settle for $5,000. Next year the event will rotate back to Brewer Maine for the 2006 championship, to be held November 15-19.