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Mike Wolfe won his second career Denny’s PBA Tour title, defeating Chris Collins in the title match of the 2005 Empire State Classic, 268-214, Sunday at Spare Time – Clifton Park.
The 29-year-old and five-year Tour veteran began the title match with two strikes and took advantage of Collins’ open 2nd frame, when he failed to convert a 3-9-10 split.
“[Collins’] open early in the game gave me momentum and I was able to relax a bit,” said Wolfe, who marked in all but one frame on the day. “There’s still room for improvement and I need to take it as it goes. This is a good feeling going into the break.”
Wolfe, who earned the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Tour season, struck in frames 4-10 and never let Collins, making his first career telecast, into the match.
Wolfe, who used a Brunswick Zone Classic and Ebonite The One, defeated Mike Scroggins, 236-187, to advance to the title match. Scroggins, the 2005-06 PBA World Point Rankings leader, left two splits over the final four frames.
Collins defeated Jack Jurek, looking to win his first Tour title in over 10 years, in their semifinal match, 243-234. Collins capitalized on a Jurek open in the 7th by striking three times in the 9th and 10th frames.
Collins (Fayetteville, N.C.) earned $20,000 for 2nd while Scroggins (Amarillo, Texas) and Jurek (Lackawanna, N.Y.) earned $10,000 apiece for their respective 3rd and 4th place finishes.
The Denny’s PBA Tour takes a two week break before heading to Meford, Ore., for the 2005 Earl Anthony Medford Classic, Jan. 4-8 at Lava Lanes. The live ESPN televised finals take place Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. PST, with the winner taking home the $40,000 top prize.
Denny’s PBA Tour
2005 Empire State Classic
Spare Time – Clifton Park
Clifton Park, N.Y.
Sunday, Dec. 18
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Pos. Name, Hometown Total/Games Money
1. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind. 504 (2 games) $40,000
2. Chris Collins, Fayetteville, N.C. 457 (2 games) $20,000
3. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas 187 (1 game) $10,000
4. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y. 234 (1 game) $10,000
SCORES – In the semifinals, Collins def. Jurek, 243-234, and Wolfe def. Scroggins, 236-187; and in the final, Wolfe def. Collins, 268-214.
This is Wolfe’s second career Denny’s PBA Tour title.
The 29-year-old and five-year Tour veteran began the title match with two strikes and took advantage of Collins’ open 2nd frame, when he failed to convert a 3-9-10 split.
“[Collins’] open early in the game gave me momentum and I was able to relax a bit,” said Wolfe, who marked in all but one frame on the day. “There’s still room for improvement and I need to take it as it goes. This is a good feeling going into the break.”
Wolfe, who earned the $40,000 top prize and an exemption for the 2006-07 Tour season, struck in frames 4-10 and never let Collins, making his first career telecast, into the match.
Wolfe, who used a Brunswick Zone Classic and Ebonite The One, defeated Mike Scroggins, 236-187, to advance to the title match. Scroggins, the 2005-06 PBA World Point Rankings leader, left two splits over the final four frames.
Collins defeated Jack Jurek, looking to win his first Tour title in over 10 years, in their semifinal match, 243-234. Collins capitalized on a Jurek open in the 7th by striking three times in the 9th and 10th frames.
Collins (Fayetteville, N.C.) earned $20,000 for 2nd while Scroggins (Amarillo, Texas) and Jurek (Lackawanna, N.Y.) earned $10,000 apiece for their respective 3rd and 4th place finishes.
The Denny’s PBA Tour takes a two week break before heading to Meford, Ore., for the 2005 Earl Anthony Medford Classic, Jan. 4-8 at Lava Lanes. The live ESPN televised finals take place Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. PST, with the winner taking home the $40,000 top prize.
Denny’s PBA Tour
2005 Empire State Classic
Spare Time – Clifton Park
Clifton Park, N.Y.
Sunday, Dec. 18
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Pos. Name, Hometown Total/Games Money
1. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind. 504 (2 games) $40,000
2. Chris Collins, Fayetteville, N.C. 457 (2 games) $20,000
3. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas 187 (1 game) $10,000
4. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y. 234 (1 game) $10,000
SCORES – In the semifinals, Collins def. Jurek, 243-234, and Wolfe def. Scroggins, 236-187; and in the final, Wolfe def. Collins, 268-214.
This is Wolfe’s second career Denny’s PBA Tour title.
