Coldwater's Linus Hartings celebrates 50th USBC Open Championships appearance
Linus Hartings of Coldwater celebrated his 50th appearance at the USBC Open Championships, marking a half-century of participation in the tournament. The 84-year-old bowler, who first competed in 1974, was honored in Reno with his family present. Hartings, a former and current proprietor of Pla-Mor Lanes, continues to bowl in four leagues weekly and credits the sport for his longevity.
- ▪Linus Hartings made his 50th appearance at the USBC Open Championships in Reno.
- ▪He has tallied 79,351 pins over 50 appearances with a 177.5 career average.
- ▪Hartings first competed in the Open Championships in 1974 and has participated every year since 1987.
- ▪His son Rick, who now runs Pla-Mor Lanes, is approaching his 40th Open Championships appearance.
- ▪Linus Hartings still bowls in four leagues each week and remains active at the bowling center.
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