Milwaukee Lake Park Lawn Bowling Club
Milwaukee Lawn Bowling
The Central Division Open Fours tournament was held over the weekend at the Milwaukee Lake Park Bowling Association. Congratulations to the winning Milwaukee foursome (pictured left-to right) Leif Andresen, Jim Gryzbowski, Bob Schneider, Rob Behncke. Other teams who placed were 2nd- Sue Dropp, Pat Mueller, Pat Wimmer, Anna Witt (Milwaukee); 3rd- John Adamski, Bill Harrington, Buzz Wickman, John Kirkwood (Milwaukee); 4th- Kathy Bohanon, Tom Michael, Lorrie Michael, Ken Koenig (Chicago).The first Club Event of the season at Lake Park Lawn Bowling Club will be held on Memorial Day weekend May 26-27. Novice and experienced bowlers are encouraged to participate. We plan a fun-filled weekend, limbering up our arms and legs while figuring out what the “grass” is. There will be two 14 end games…
14 bowlers competed in the annual Chili Bowl at the Milwaukee Lake Park Lawn Bowls Club on Saturday October 1st. The Chili Bowl is traditionally the last tournament of the season. This year’s tournament took place under partly sunny skies and cool temps and per tradition, the long awaited hot chili was an exceptional compliment…
MLPLBA hosted the Central Division Open Singles tournament on August 8-9, 2015. Eleven bowlers participated. Max Cavender edged out three time national champion Bob Schneider to capture the 2015 Central Division Singles title. Bob had a 10 to 5 point advantage in the 18 shot final, but Max played some dynamic bowls to even up…
The Central Division Fort Wayne Team Classic debut has been re-scheduled for Sat & Sun Oct 3 & 4 in a two day event, targeting newer bowlers and current curling members and anyone can participate, ideally forming a 4-5 person team to visit Fort Wayne. In addition to playing various lawn bowling disciplines, this debut…
MLPLBA hosted the 2014 Central Division Playdowns tournament on August 9/10 (Pairs) and 16/17 (Singles). Men’s Pairs winners were Bob Schneider and Rob Behncke. Women’s Pairs winners were Anna Witt and Glorianne Mather. Men’s Singles winner was Max Cavender. Women’s Singles winner was Pat Wimmer. These players will represent the Central Division at the National…
Milwaukee bowlers competed in the club’s 2012 triples tournament Saturday June 23rd. Triples teams of men and women who bowled together during morning and afternoon games also enjoyed a barbecue lunch on the clubhouse terrace and cocktails afterwards. Thanks to tournament coordinator Jim Grzybowski for a successful event. Congratulations to the top four winning…