SYRACUSE -- New York is making bowling history, but for all the wrong reasons.
The association that represents the nation's bowlers kicked out the New York chapter and its 85,000 bowlers over an embezzlement scandal. United States Bowling Congress chief operating officer Kevin Dornberger says it's the first time the group has rescinded a state charter.
Stephen Donahue of Weedsport faces felony charges in connection with the alleged theft of $274,000. In May, the national bowling congress removed the 54-year-old as New York's manager and as its state tournament director.
Dornberger says with New York's ouster the state chapter's money is frozen and no state tournament sanctioned by the national bowling congress can be held. The New York chapter is challenging the move in court.
Stephen Donahue of Weedsport faces felony charges in connection with the alleged theft of $274,000. In May, the national bowling congress removed the 54-year-old as New York's manager and as its state tournament director.
Dornberger says with New York's ouster the state chapter's money is frozen and no state tournament sanctioned by the national bowling congress can be held. The New York chapter is challenging the move in court.
