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O’NEILL TAKES THE PLAGUE TO THE WORLDS

Budding superstar Bill O’Neill is taking over the planet.

After an impressive campaign during last season’s PBA Tour, O’Neill has spent his off-season doing what he does best, winning tournaments.

Just this past week O’Neill found himself in Munich, Germany, competing for Team USA at the World Men’s Championships (WMC), and walking away with an amazing three gold medals and one bronze medal, in very impressive fashion.

O’Neill began the week by winning the Singles gold, then went on to cruise to the All-Events gold while also contributing to Team USA’s unprecedented third consecutive Team gold medal at the WMC.  O’Neill also earned a bronze medal in the Trios division.

Quite the trip for the young man who is quickly becoming one of the most feared bowlers in the world.

“It is a totally different experience bowling for Team USA rather than bowling on tour,” O’Neill said.  “If I miss, I have to turn around and look at my teammates and know they are counting on me to do my part. On tour I only have myself to worry about.”

Fortunately O’Neill did not “miss” much, so that was a feeling he did not have to worry about frequently.

“It feels pretty cool to win gold at my first ever event at the World Championships,” said O’Neill, who relied mainly on the new Hammer Plague bowling ball during the trip. “It’s even better to be up there knowing you are representing your country.”

“With the PBA Tour about to get underway again soon, we are thrilled with the possibilities of what O’Neill can accomplish this season,” said Jeff Ussery, Hammer Brand Manager. “Above and beyond that, we are also very proud of what he has already achieved.” 

— Hammer Bowling Balls & Bowling Equipment -Based in Hopkinsville, Kent., Ebonite International is a privately-owned company that currently services bowling centers, distributors and retail outlets both domestically and internationally. In addition to Hammer, the company’s consumer product brands include Track, Robby’s, Columbia 300, Ebonite and Powerhouse™; its commercial product brand is Ebonite Bowling Center Direct.

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• 08/26/2010
  O’NEILL TAKES THE PLAGUE TO THE WORLDS

  Budding superstar Bill O’Neill is taking over the planet.

  After an impressive campaign during