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Bowling News USA - April 25, 2012 Lennie Boresch Jr. Wins PBA Senior Sun Bowl in the Villages...

This week will be one not soon forgotten for Professional Bowlers Association Senior Tour rookie Lennie Boresch Jr. of Kenosha, Wis.

In his Senior Tour debut, Boresch defeated 2011 Senior Rookie of the Year Ricky Beck of Box Elder, S.D., 278-266, to win the PBA Senior Sun Bowl In The Villages presented by Storm Tuesday at Spanish Springs Lanes.

Then, it's on to Arlington, Texas, where Boresch will be inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame on Thursday.

"This is a dream week and kind of weird the way it's all playing out," said Boresch, who just turned 50 on April 19 to become eligible for the Senior Tour. "I can't believe it's happening all so fast." 

In the championship match Beck struck on the first nine shots but opened in the 10th frame allowing an opening for Boresch, who was able to string his last eight strikes to clinch the win. 

"If he strikes on the first ball in the 10th it's over but when he didn't, I thought to myself, well, here's my chance," Boresch said. 

Boresch is known for his success in PBA regional competition where he has won 25 PBA regional titles. His top finishes on the PBA national tour are a fifth and two sixth-place finishes. He also owns three USBC Open Championships titles. 

"I was really hoping to just make the cut and get my feet wet out here," Boresch said. "I still feel I can be competitive at a high level but never thought I'd win right out of the box on the Senior Tour." 

The road to the championship match wasn't easy for Boresch, just squeaking out a win in the Round of 8 againstTom Carter of Rockford, Ill., 2-1 in the three-game match. He then faced four-time Senior Player of the Year and PBA Hall of Famer and Roto Grip staffer Tom Baker of King, N.C. in the semifinal winning that single-game match, 238-227. 

Coincidentally, Baker, who was trying for his 10th Senior Tour title, will also be inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame on Thursday. 

"Tom is such a great bowler and I had to remind myself to stay cool," Boresch said. "But I kept telling myself to keep my footwork slow and just enjoy the experience." 

In the other semifinal match Beck squeaked by Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr., 258-257, to advance to the championship match. 

The next stop for the Senior Tour will be the PBA Senior Don Carter Memorial Open presented by Ebonite April 28-May 2 at Carter Family Bowl in Winter Garden, Fla.

(courtesy: pba.com)

 

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