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Van Wie Doubles History
The Van Wie Doubles is one of Central New York's oldest bowling tournaments: the 2015 men's event was the 65th annual. Divisions are Men's, Women's, Open (any pairing of men and women), Mixed and Senior. The Senior Van Wie was dropped after 2013 because of falling entries. Finals are scored on Peterson points. Recent editions have been at B'Ville Sports Bowl in Baldwinsville. Winners are doubles pairs, and each partner's profile gets the title.
Men's
| Year | Champions (pair) | Runner-up | Final | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | John Kohanski Jr. & Matt Leskoske (65th annual) | Dan Bibbens & Steve Suslik | 147.20-146.37 Peterson points | source |
| 2014 | Jim Zimmerman & Rodger D. Blanchard (64th annual; as Jimmy Zimmerman & RJ Blanchard, and TJ Mento; 5th title together) | Derek Magno & Travis J. Mento | 163-159.39 Peterson points | source |
| 2013 | Jim Zimmerman & Rodger D. Blanchard (as Jim Zimmerman & R.J. Blanchard; 63rd annual; their 4th title together) | Mike Quintero & Tim Becker | 157.17-156.38 Peterson points | source |
| 2012 | Gary Peterson & Mike Guernsey ("defending champions" in Jan. 2013; Guernsey suffix unclear) | not known | — | source |
| 2011 | Jim Zimmerman & Rodger D. Blanchard (as Jim Zimmerman & RJ Blanchard) | not known | — | source |
| 2009 | Dave Brownlee & Don Brush | not known | — | source |
| 2007 | Jim Zimmerman & Rodger D. Blanchard (as Jim Zimmerman & RJ Blanchard) | not known | — | source |
| 2006 | Jim Zimmerman & Rodger D. Blanchard (as Jim Zimmerman & RJ Blanchard) | not known | — | source |
| 2004 | Art Alexander III & Joey Petrowski (Petrowski suffix unclear) | not known | — | source |
Women's
| Year | Champions (pair) | Runner-up | Final | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kelly Newton & Ashley Skinner (44th annual) | Roseann DiFlorio & Nichole Lafaver | 154.18-153.23 Peterson points | source |
| 2014 | Deb Peterson & Annie Peterson | Tina Fabrizio & Sherry McClusky | 154.42-152.24 Peterson points | source |
| 2013 | Sherry McClusky & Tina Fabrizio (first Van Wie title for both) | Kelly Leskoske & Leanne Maxsween | 155.20-145.10 Peterson points | source |
Open
| Year | Champions (pair) | Runner-up | Final | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sherry McClusky & Josh McClusky (Nov. 2013; mother-son team) | not known | — | source |
Senior
| Year | Champions (pair) | Runner-up | Final | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Andy Melnyk & John Scaia (9th annual Senior Van Wie) | Dave Brownlee & Mike Daley | 158.33-158.13 Peterson points | source |
Mixed
No Mixed Van Wie results found yet.
Titles confirmed without years: Don Gates won the Men's Van Wie Doubles twice; Rod Collins won three Men's Van Wie Doubles titles.
Years we're still looking for
Men's: 2005, 2008, 2010, 2016–2026 (and everything before 2004). Women's: 2004–2012, 2016–2026 (and everything before 2004). Open: every year except 2013. Mixed: all years. Senior: 2001–2008 and 2010–2013. Runners-up are mostly unknown. Have a results sheet, flyer or clipping? Send it in.
Sources: syracuse.com / The Post-Standard Van Wie stories (2009–2015); LinkedIn Hall of Fame nomination article (2009 men's); Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame (Don Gates); syracuse.com Hall of Fame preview (Rod Collins). Names appear as published; nicknames are linked to one profile.