Robert Mushtare is a 20 year-old bowler from Carthage, NY who has bowled two perfect 900 series.[1] He bowled them on December 3rd, 2005, and February 19, 2006, all at Pine Plains Bowling Center. The last two 900 series were officially certified by the USBC. His first 900 series was rejected by the USBC because the league he was bowling in was not certified on the date his 900 series was rolled.[2] Due to the order of USBC sanctioning procedures, it will never be known if it would have been approved even if his league had been sanctioned at the time. His 900 series came under great scrutiny because they were pre-bowled, meaning he bowled days before his regular league competition, and was sometimes bowling alone. ESPN's 'Outside the Lines' did an investigative report on the controversy. Some other bowlers that have bowled a 900 series are skeptical of Robert's achievements, including Glenn Allison. [3] [4]
Robert is the first youth bowler to shoot a sanctioned 900 series, the first bowler to bowl more than one, and the first bowler from New York state to achieve the feat.
Male Youth 900 Robert Mushtare, Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2005 Robert Mushtare, Fort Drum, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2006 889 Shane Tetterton, Sinking Springs, Pa., Sept. 24, 2006 888 Brentt Arcement, Kenner, La., Jan. 20, 1990 879 Jacob Peters, Decatur, Ill., April 27, 2005 Gary Faulkner Jr., Memphis, June 22, 2008 - these scores are from the USBC (United States Bowling Congress) Records and stats page.[[5]]
Junior Gold Tournament In 2006 bowler Robert Mushtare did not advance into the semi-finals at the United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold championships. Throughout the tournament, Mushtare managed to have met sever PBA player and even some higher level coaches[[6]] in the sport of bowling. Junior team USA coach Rod Ross had stated, "I was very impressed with his physical game." "He throws a phenomenal ball and has a nice loose arm swing. He has a lot of raw talent. He can definitely strike and strike a lot, and there's no doubt in my mind that he shot those 900s." And even though the 900 bowler did not make the first cut, Mushtare said the experience was memorable and that it was a great learning experience for him.
Interviews In June of 2006, Mushtare[[7]] had a personal interview with Jim King once King was able to contact the 17-year old bowler. During his interview Mushtare states that he has bowled 3 900 series during his league time and he has bowled 2 900 series during practice. Now after 4 months of determining and investigating, Mushtare's 900 series all of came out with 2 series with approvals. Mushtare states that the reasons for his pre-bowls were for school functions and a few bowling tournaments that Mushtare was sanctioned to participate in. Mushtare also states that his 3rd 900 series bowled was witnessed by personal friend Jamie Grimm. During this time Mr. Grimm himself bowled his first 300 game and got a 741 series. Jim King also mentions that there were rumors going around that Mushtare's father is the owner of the bowling alley. Mushtare's response said "no, my father does not own it, it is owned by the government and located on a Military base."
Leagues/Averages
| League | Type | Average | Games | Center/Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2009-2010 | ||||
| Friday Night mixed | Winter | 247 | 83 | Pine Plains Bowling Center (Watertown USBC) |
| County League | Winter | 227 | 90 | Pla Mor Lanes (Watertown USBC) |
| Seaway Scratch Challenge | Summer | 216 | 44 | Seaway Lanes (Watertown USBC) |
| Fort Drum Adult/Jr. | Summer | 208 | 30 | Pine Plains Bowling Center (Watertown USBC) |
| Standard Composite Average | 229 | 247 | ||
| Year 2008-2009 | ||||
| Senior Co-Ed | Winter | 0 | 0 | Seaway Lanes (Watertown USBC) |
| Saturday Morning youth Senior | Winter | 0 | 0 | Lakeview Bowling Center (Syracuse USBC youth) |
| Year 2007-2008 | ||||
| Jr. King of the hill | Winter | 0 | 0 | Flamingo Bowl (Syracuse USBC youth) |
| Junior/Senior | Winter | 230 (R) | 81 | Pine Plains bowling center (Watertown USBC youth) |
| Standard Composite Average | 230 (R) | 81 | ||
| Year 2006-2007 | ||||
| Jr. King of the Hill | Winter | 223 | 40 | Flamingo Bowl (Syracuse USBC youth) |
| Junior/Senior | Winter | 220 | 75 | Pine Plains bowling center (Watertown USBC youth) |
| Lakeview Sport Shot league | Summer | 196 | 39 | Lakeview Bowling Center (Syracuse USBC youth) |
| Standard Composite Average | 221 | 115 | ||
| Sport Composite Average | 196 | 39 | ||
| Year 2005-2006 | ||||
| Jr. King of the Hill | Winter | 0 | 0 | Lakeview Bowling Center (Syracuse USBC youth) |
| Pine Plains Jr./Sr. | Winter | 242 (R) | 78 | Pine Plains Bowling Center (Watertown USBC youth) |
| Standard Composite Average | 242 (R) | 78 |
References
- Youth bowler's two perfect series approved
- Is 17-year-old Mushtare a bowling phenom or a phony?
- [http://google.com/search?
q=cache:OOiVblaLK3MJ:www.bowlersjournal.com/current_issue/display_article%3Fid%3D82+sonnenfeld+mushtare+900&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a/ Three 900s In Four Months]