November 8, 2006 - Middletown, OH

MIDDLETOWN, OH – Toledo’s Robert Flunder IV captured the title at the Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic held at Eastern Lanes in Middletown, Ohio on November 4-5, 2006.

Flunder IV defeated Philip Duncan of Dayton, OH, Jim Bryant of Hubbard, OH, and Tim Hoke of Cambridge, MN in the tournament championship match to claim the Columbia 300 TBC top prize of $2,500.

In the championship match, Duncan gave Flunder IV a run for his money until a missed 9-pin in the 7th frame derailed his chances. Flunder IV took full advantage striking out to shut out all other opponents to claim the title. Flunder IV finished with 258 to best Duncan (226), Bryant (189), and Hoke (173).

The tournament paid out $4,800 in prize money, an amount greater than collected entry fees, demonstrating the Columbia 300 commitment to competitive tournament bowling.

The Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic moves to Sterling Heights, MI (Detroit) for its next tournament to be conducted at Sunnybrook Lanes on November 18-19, 2006. The Detroit event will GUARANTEE a record 1st place prize of $5,000! The Columbia 300 TBC circuit then heads for a December 2-3 tournament at AMF Country Club Lanes in Baltimore followed by a December 16-17 event at Milwaukee’s Olympic Lanes.

For more information regarding the Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic series, visit www.columbia300.com or contact Nick Hoagland at 206-406-1030.

FINAL RESULTS
COLUMBIA 300 TRADITIONS BOWLING CLASSIC – MIDDLETOWN
EASTERN LANES
NOVEMBER 4-5, 2006

1. Robert Flunder IV Toldeo, OH
2. Philip Duncan Dayton, OH
3. Jim Bryant Hubbard, OH
4. Tim Hoke Cambridge, MN
5. Butch Stacy Monroe, OH
6. John Touhey Moraine, OH
7. Mark Schoch Indianapolis, IN
8. Ted Hannahs* Zanesville, OH
9. Michael Langham* Miamisburg, OH
10. Matt Hancock Monroe, OH
11. Bob Sheehan* Cincinnati, OH
12. Larry Perks* Johnstown, PA

*Denotes qualifiers from the 45+ / Women’s Division

COLUMBIA 300 TRADITIONS BOWLING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2006

November 18-29, 2006 Sunnybrook Lanes Sterling Heights, MI
December 2-3, 2006 AMF Country Club Lanes Baltimore, MD
December 16-17, 2006 Olympic Lanes Milwaukee, WI
February 3-4, 2007 Big Al’s Vancouver, WA
February 10-11, 2007 Sproul Lanes Springfield, PA
March 3-4, 2007 Transit Lanes Williamsville, NY
March 24-25, 2007 AMF Marietta Lanes Marietta, GA
April 28-29, 2007 Freeway Lanes of Parma Parma, OH
May 26-28, 2007 Ten Pins & More Rio Rancho, NM