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Inaugural Erickson tournament raises funds for youth bowling

By RICHARD JENKINS

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IRONWOOD - The inaugural David Erickson Memorial 9-Pin Tournament was held at Larry's Lucky Strikes bowling alley Saturday, raising funds to develop youth bowling in the region.

"What we're doing is building a new middle school and high school bowling program here in the region that will involve all the high schools in the area," said Joel Bach, one of tournament's organizers.

Bach said the proceeds from Saturday's event will go to provide scholarships to students participating in the program, although the details are still being worked out.

Bach...