Bowling: Adrian drops chokers tag in Bangkok alley Aug 29, 2008
Bowling: Adrian drops chokers tag in Bangkok alley. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Around the schools May 26, 2008
Rogers bowls under the tutelage of LeRoy Spadine, owner of Maplewood Lanes in Montrose, and says his dream is to become the next Walter Ray Williams Jr.. Mountain View. (Scranton Times, PA)
Denny's PBA-U.S. Open Standings Mar 29, 2008
39, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla. 5,535, $1,420. (International Herald Tribune)
Bowling transcript Mar 27, 2008
With one event left on the schedule -- the U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J. -- Chris Barnes holds a slim 2-point advantage over all-time titles leader Walter Ray Williams Jr.. Should Barnes and Williams both make the Open finals, the Player of the Year Award will be determined during Sunday's championship round, which can be seen live on ESPN at 2 p.m. ET.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Malaysian bowler the only amateur in the Super 16 Finals Feb 23, 2008
Your browser does not support script. Saturday February 23, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Denny's PBA Tour-Bayer Classic Results Feb 9, 2008
Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla. def. (International Herald Tribune)
Bowling: all the drama of a tense Super Bowl Dec 24, 2007
Is Walter Ray Williams Jr. the greatest bowler ever. He looks like an actuary and bowls like an assassin. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Denny's PBA-Lumber Liquidators Standings Dec 8, 2007
2, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla ... 5, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bowled over: Rash rolls to USBC Masters win Oct 29, 2007
went into the finals seeded fourth but beat third-seeded Walter Ray Williams Jr., 279-254, and then knocked off second-seeded Patrick Allen 290-233. Williams, of Ocala, Fla. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Finals Sunday for 58th United States Bowling Congress Masters Oct 27, 2007
Patrick Allen, Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Steve Jaros also advanced to the stepladder finals. Jaros and Williams will bowl the first match; the winner takes on Allen and the winner of that match faces Rash. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bowling: First-game perfection propels Boresch at USBC Masters Oct 25, 2007
4 over his five games and was just four pins behind PBA Hall of Fame member Walter Ray Williams Jr.. Derek Eoff of Greenfield, the USBC s Sport Bowling Cordinator, led the first round of qualifying with a total of 1,252. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Sports in brief: PBA stars on Team USA; dirt track racer killed Oct 24, 2007
Walter Ray Williams Jr., Parker Bohn III, and Patrick Allen have been stars on the Pro Bowlers Association tour for years, but they never had a chance to bowl for their country. Now they'll be able to go for the gold. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
On bowling: Tommy McClammy Sep 11, 2007
Example, Walter Ray Williams Jr. wins the 92nd PBA Masters. Only in the past couple of years have you ever heard bowling mentioned as much as it is now. (Pensacola News Journal)
Horse-saving Cowboy makes extra big news Jul 30, 2007
Number of PBA National Tour career titles by Walter Ray Williams Jr., a record. Strength coach Joe Juraszek is awed by the way Davis runs, saying his strides are as fluent as any skill-position player. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This kid is on a roll Jul 23, 2007
"'Just a kid'If Bolton appears to be a little advanced for her age, it's no mystery.Her coaches include Satellite Beach's Tom Blasco, who for the third straight year was named one of the top 100 coaches in the world by Bowlers Journal magazine; Cocoa's Kim Adler, a former glamour girl and bowling star on the Ladies Professional Bowlers Tour; and Del Warren, a former PBA star who now teaches at the Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales. She's also received plenty of inspiration from PBA legends... (Florida Today)
Golf Digest's athlete-golfer rankings May 4, 2007
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Jones rolls over Reyes, earns 10th title Apr 2, 2007
The Major winners from this season (Doug Kent, Jones and Pete Weber), PBA World Point Rankings leader (Wes Malott) and two bowlers from an on-line fan vote (Duke, Walter Ray Williams Jr.) will compete for the $150,000 top prize. Advertisement. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Kent earns second major of season Mar 26, 2007
He is the first bowler since Walter Ray Williams Jr. in 2002-03 to win two majors in a season and the eighth bowler all-time to win multiple World Championships. "This one really feels great, to win two in a season is very rare and just to be in this position is a great feeling," Kent said. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Duke lands third PBA title of the season Mar 19, 2007
Duke fired a 300 game in the semifinals of the 2003 GEICO Earl Anthony Classic against Walter Ray Williams Jr. only to lose to Mike DeVaney in the title match, who was also in this week's championship round. Shafer could never get on track in the title match. (Mail Tribune, OR)
SPOTLIGHT: PBA TOUR: Couch rises to challenge Jan 29, 2007
Oatman, who had eliminated Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Chris Barnes to make the semifinals, struck on his first shot in the 10th before rolling a 9 on his second shot, leaving just the 10 pin standing. That brought an end to the Cinderella story for Oatman, who was trying to become the second black bowler to win a PBA Tour title. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
LOCAL BOWLER HOPES TO STRIKE IT RICH AT PBA'S U.S. OPEN Jan 25, 2007
The event carries a total purse of 375,000, and all of the top pros will be there including bowling legends such as Walter Ray Williams Jr., Pete Weber, and Parker Bohn III.. Southgate said he's been bowling for 28 years, but his tournament experience has been limited to local events such as the Super Bud Bowl and the state Elks Tournament. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
SPOTLIGHT: PBA TOUR: Bowlers back in town Jan 24, 2007
Parker Bohn III, right, falls onto his back in disbelief after beating Walter Ray Williams Jr. to win the PBA Tour Showboat Invitational on March 15, 1997 ... After completing his game, Bohn watched helplessly as Walter Ray Williams Jr. bowled his 10th frame. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Around & About Jan 23, 2007
Walter Ray Williams Jr. lost to Allen in the semifinals, 249-245. Compiled from News and wire service reports. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
He ended a Rash of wins by qualifiers Jan 14, 2007
After sweeping Tim Criss and Michael Fagan in match play, all that stood between him and his first TV show was Walter Ray Williams Jr., who now has more titles than anyone in history. In the first game, Rash opened with eight straight strikes, but Williams went spare, spare, then struck out for a 270. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Roseburg's Smith makes it to match play Jan 12, 2007
Among those who weren't so fortunate to continue were hometown favorite Marshall Holman, Central Point amateur Matt Eilenberger and Grants Pass' Chris Warren; two former winners here in Pete Weber and Mike Wolfe; and superstars Walter Ray Williams Jr., Parker Bohn III and Brian Voss ... 3,021; 48, Tommy Delutz Jr., Flushing, N.Y., 3,012; 49, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Qualifiers try to earn way into PBA field Jan 10, 2007
WHEN LAST WE saw Walter Ray Williams Jr., he left town one win shy of Earl Anthony's all-time record of 41. The record had been a topic of conversation almost from the time Medford had a PBA stop, and it only intensified as he drew closer to the mark. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Out to make a name for himself Jan 8, 2007
" However, when Allen stepped aside, the door was opened for Oatman. He admits to being awestruck when the season began. Crossing the lanes with the likes of Norm Duke, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Parker Bohn III, etc., was both a thrill and "very intimidating," says Oatman. And he realized if he remained in awe, he probably wouldn't be back next year. It's difficult enough to adjust to the lane conditions and oil changes without spotting a talented field a mental advantage. Oatman spent the... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Allen returns to form with win Jan 8, 2007
Allen captured his eighth career Denny's Professional Bowlers Association Tour title his last three of which have come on the Chameleon, one of five tour oil patterns defeating all-time titles leader Walter Ray Williams Jr., 255-247, to win the H&R Block Classic at Sunday the National Bowling Stadium. Allen has won three of the last four events held on the pattern, including the last two last season. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Allen sweeps to PBA title Jan 8, 2007
Allen beat Walter Ray Williams Jr., 255-247, in the championship match. In his semifinal match, Allen defeated Pete Weber, 233-204. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Bowling: Grasty rolls perfect game en route to 799 series Jan 7, 2007
6 percent); Walter Ray Williams Jr. winning record-breaking 42nd PBA Tour title (26. 8 percent); Wandy Macpherson becoming the first woman to win a title at the USBC Open; Tony Reyes bowling a perfect game during a PBA telecast; Bill Hoffman leading Team USA to a world championship; and Diandra Asbaty winning the Qubica/AMF World Cup. (Stamford Advocate)
Allen in round of 8 Jan 7, 2007
In other round of 8 matchups, Ryan Shafer takes on Hall of Famer Pete Weber, and Walter Ray Williams Jr., also Hall of Famer, takes on an amateur from the qualifying round, Patrick Flynn III.. The top four advance to Sunday's live ESPN televised finals at 10 a.m. PST.. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Let's get ready to rum-bowl Jan 7, 2007
The old guard more than held its own in the first half of the 2006-07 season, with the likes of Norm Duke, Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Pete Weber Hall of Famers all among those to win tournaments. The pattern may not change when the tour comes to the Rogue Valley for the sixth consecutive season this week for the Earl Anthony Medford Classic at Lava Lanes. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Star-studded field set for Reno finals Jan 7, 2007
All-time tour titles leader Walter Ray Williams Jr., who won his record-breaking 42nd career title in the season-opening Dydo Japan Cup, defeated amateur Patrick Flynn III, four-games-to-one, Saturday to advance to his third championship round of the season. Flynn was looking to become the first amateur to advance to a championship round in a standard tour event. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Norman Chad: Couch Slouch Dec 25, 2006
Walter Ray Williams Jr. is now bowlings all-time leader in titles. Williams, with his 42nd PBA title, eclipsed Earl Anthony. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Scroggins leads Beltway Classic Dec 8, 2006
Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla. 3,360. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Wiseman eyes happy PBA homecoming Dec 6, 2006
Two other Hall of Fame members, Pete Weber and Walter Ray Williams Jr., have also captured local events, in addition to Wiseman. An 11-time winner on the tour, Wiseman bowled exquisitely during the 2004-05 season, taking his first career major tournament and finishing third in the PBA world point rankings. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Jones beats Malott for his ninth career PBA title Dec 4, 2006
Jones also topped third-place Walter Ray Williams Jr., 226-216 in the semifinals and Ryan Shafer settled for fourth-place. Advertisement Copyright. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Not a weekend bowler Nov 15, 2006
Cheektowaga -- Professional bowling has a long, distinguished history, grabbing big audiences in television's formative years and making celebrities of such players as Dick Weber, Don Carter, Earl Anthony and, more recently, Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Pete Weber. But until last month, no bowler ever had been connected with George Stephanopoulos. (Albany Times Union)
Johnson earns spot in PBA field Nov 9, 2006
The Etonic boasts a star-studded field that includes all-time PBA Tour winner Walter Ray Williams Jr., who has 43 titles to his credit, and Hall of Famer Pete Weber, with 32. Tommy Jones, the Player of the Year in 2005-06, Tournament of Champions winner Chris Barnes and 2004-05 Player of the Year Patrick Allen of Tarrytown are some other big names on the tournament roster. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Tavares downs Leesburg on the lanes Oct 24, 2006
And quite the opening it was, with Walter Ray Williams Jr. claiming his record 42nd tournament win in almost perfect fashion with a 289-236 victory over fellow Hall of Famer Pete Weber. The 47-year old Ocala resident officially moved past the late Earl Anthony as the Tour's most prolific champion, and did it in style by starting with the first 10 strikes. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Williams in class by himself Oct 1, 2006
Walter Ray Williams Jr. finally reigns as the PBA Tour's all-time winningest bowler. Last Sunday's victory in the Dydo Japan Cup was his 42nd, breaking a tie with the late Earl Anthony, and the $50,000 first prize moved Williams closer to becoming the sport's first $4 million earner. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
ESPY Awards Go to Pujols, White Jul 14, 2006
Houston Comets; Best NHL Player, Jaromir Jagr, New York Rangers; Best Angler, Tammy Richardson; Best Bowler, Walter Ray Williams Jr.; Best Boxer, Oscar De La Hoya; Best Driver, Tony Stewart; Best Jockey, Edgar Prado; Best MLS Player, Landon Donovan; Best Footballer (Soccer Player) Ronaldinho, Brazil; Best Male Tennis Player, Roger Federer; Best Female Tennis Player, Venus Williams; Best Female Trach Athlete, Allyson Felix; Best Male Track Athlete, Justin Gatlin. . (MediaWeek.com)
Williams ties Anthony Mar 28, 2006
Walter Ray Williams Jr. tied the late Earl Anthony for the PBA Tour victory record Sunday, beating Pete Weber, 236-213, in the final round of the Denny's World Championship in Indianapolis for his 41st win in a major PBA tournament. The 46-year-old Williams earned $100,000 and a four-year exemption. (Buffalo News)
Williams wins record 41st PBA title Mar 27, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Walter Ray Williams Jr. broke a tie with the late Earl Anthony for the PBA Tour victory record Sunday, beating Pete Weber 236-213 in the final round of the Denny's World Championship for his 41st win a major PBA tournament. The 46-year-old Williams earned $100,000 and a four-year exemption. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ciminelli rolls over the pros Feb 24, 2006
In addition, all of the Denny's PBA Tour current big names will be here, including Walter Ray Williams Jr., Pete Weber and Tommy Jones, one of the "Young Guns" who are becoming the Tour's bright new faces. Jones won the U.S. Open last week in North Brunswick, N.J., for his first career major. (Buffalo News)
Rash makes pro bowling history Feb 14, 2006
But he defeated legendary bowler Walter Ray Williams Jr. and many others on his way to the title. Now, besides pocketing $40,000 for the win, he also earned a PBA exemption for the 2006-07 season. (Anchorage Daily News)
