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USBC Hall of Famer Don Ellis reaches 60 years at Open Championships

USBC Hall of Famer Don Ellis reaches 60 years at Open Championships

When USBC Hall of Famer Don Ellis of Sugar Land, Texas, made his 60th appearance at the Open Championships on Sunday, he was surrounded by friends, family and hundreds of fellow bowlers.

Two bowlers celebrate 50 years at USBC Open Championships

Two bowlers celebrate 50 years at USBC Open Championships

When Reno's Norm Cummings thought about his 50th appearance at the USBC Open Championships, he wanted to make it unlike any 50-year celebration he's seen as a bowler or tournament employee.

First-timer takes Classified Singles lead at USBC Open Championships

First-timer takes Classified Singles lead at USBC Open Championships

Four years ago, David Garcez of Merced, Calif., traveled to Reno for a wedding and immediately knew that he wanted to compete at the National Bowling Stadium one day.

Illinois bowler adds to success in Reno, ties for lead at USBC Open Championships

Illinois bowler adds to success in Reno, ties for lead at USBC Open Championships

For more than 30 years, Reno has been a special destination for George Kontos of Joliet, Ill., and the 56-year-old right-hander celebrated his birthday with another memorable performance at the USBC Open Championships.

Idaho duo takes Classified Doubles lead at USBC Open Championships

Idaho duo takes Classified Doubles lead at USBC Open Championships

Scott Wilcox of Georgetown, Idaho, and his nephew Tyson Sims spend a lot of time together enjoying various activities, and that now includes competing at the USBC Open Championships.

Illinois team soars into lead at USBC Open Championships

Illinois team soars into lead at USBC Open Championships

Ray Struck of Orland Park, Ill., and his teammates spend months each year preparing for the USBC Open Championships, and neither illness nor injury could keep them from finding success on the tournament lanes this week.

On the Lanes with Norm Cummings

On the Lanes with Norm Cummings

In the coming months, we'll talk with some of the best-known bowlers at the USBC Open Championships and get their thoughts on their time at the tournament and what it takes to succeed on the championship lanes.

Former champions help Wisconsin team into lead at USBC Open Championships

Former champions help Wisconsin team into lead at USBC Open Championships

Six years ago, Joseph Crocco Jr. and Mike Vasey of Racine, Wis., took home the Regular Doubles title at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, and now they hope to share that winning feeling with their teammates.

Matt Cannizzaro blog: And away we go

Matt Cannizzaro blog: And away we go

This year, some slower days allowed us to ease into the 2010 USBC Open Championships. We had time to re-familiarize ourselves with the intricacies of the tournament and teach the new folks the ins and outs. But now, the days are getting longer and the scores are starting to climb.

North Dakota bowler rolls first perfect game of 2010 USBC Open Championships

North Dakota bowler rolls first perfect game of 2010 USBC Open Championships

Barry Zimmerman of Grand Forks, N.D., has been on the verge of perfection at the USBC Open Championships before, and when he got a second chance to add his name to the record books, he took full advantage and rolled the first 300 game of the 2010 event.