Feldman wins early and hopes to win often this season - PWBA: St. Clair Shores Classic - Michelle Feldman wins Professional Women's Bowling Association St. Clair Shores Classic - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

Michelle Feldman won her first title of the young PWBA season when she claimed the St. Clair Shores Classic at the Shore Lanes. Feldman, who was the event's top seed, defeated Kim Adler, 211-206, to win her ninth career title and $10,000. "I've never won so early" Feldman said of her win in the season's second event.

Feldman got off to a less-than-auspicious start when she left open frames in the 2nd and 4th. Adler tossed three spares and a strike in her first four frames. A five-bagger from the 5th to the 9th brought Feldman back into the match and positioned her to win. "After I opened in the 4th, I changed my angle," she said. "I moved a little left and threw right. That adjustment seemed to make a world of difference"

In the 5th, Adler failed to pick up a 3-9 split. The open frame would later haunt the 14-time titlist, as she needed a double in the 10th to have a chance at the title. Adler threw a first-ball strike, but her second toss left a 3-6 split and gave Feldman the victory.

St. Clair Shores Classic

May 16, 2002
Shore Lanes, St. Clair Shores, Mich.

Name                       Avg./Games   Winnings

1. Michelle Feldman           211/1      $10,000
2. Kim Adler                  202/2        5,500
3. Wendy Macpherson         216.5/2        3,800
4. Carolyn Dorin-Ballard      181/1        3,000
5. Kim Terrell                170/1        2,500

Championship Finals

Match 1   Macpherson def, Dorin-Ballard   237-181
          Macpherson def. Terrell         237-170
Match 2   Adler def. Macpherson           200-196

Final     Feldman def. Adler              211-204