Breaking News: Return of the Gold Crown?
Posted by BowlerCluke Saturday, January 17, 2009 3:38 PM

Now before anyone goes screaming out into the streets at this point, you should all know that everything I am about to say is only in its very earliest formative stages, and is therefore far from a done deed. That said however, let it be known that I have it on some very reliable sources that the Gold Crown Open may once again return to Saint Johnsbury, Vermont for the 2009-10 bowling season!

Rumor has it that while previous tournament director Robert Bigelow has not had a change of heart regarding running the tournament, other prominent members of Gold Crown Lanes who are missing the holiday tournament comradery and festivities have decided that enough is enough, and that if previous tournament management is not interested in resurrecting the tournament, they themselves are… and will. Adding still more momentum to the Gold Crown movement is the rumor that a resurrection of the tournament would be fully supported by Gold Crown staff… meaning that as it stands right now, there is very little standing in the way of a return to Saint Johnsbury, Vermont next December, provided those who appear interested and willing to step into Bob Bigelow’s huge tournament shoes are able to follow through with that commitment.

Tom Clukay wasted no time going on record to say that should the Gold Crown Open be reincarnated in 2009-10, his team would among the first to officially sign on board:

“Brattleboro this year was nice and Burl [Penton] was great to us, but as I said before, the New England Classic just lacked something when compared to the Gold Crown. For me and my team, the Gold Crown is the definitive ‘New England Classic‘ tournament, and with no disrespect to Burl and his staff intended, if the Gold Crown is back next year, it’s bye-bye Bratt, hello Saint ‘J’.”