March 7, 2013 NEWS Page 1 California Thursday March 7, 2013

P.O.B Box 4160, Downey,owling CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] N ews• Office: (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 Georgia’s Sterner Rolls 299 to Win First Title in PBA Don Carter Classic 10 pin on final ball prevents bid for place in PBA history ALLEN PARK, Mich. – He also lost a bid to join Jason Sterner of McDonough, Bob Benoit of Topeka, Kan., Ga., who had never finished as only the second player to Fagan, Parkin on top higher than seventh place in win his first PBA Tour title a Professional Bowlers As- with a 300 game. Benoit won sociation Tour event before the 1988 Quaker State Open the 2012-13 season, won his in Grand Prairie, Texas, for his of WBT point lists first PBA Tour title in the Don first title in his first PBA tele- Carter Classic with a nearly- vision appearance. Story courtesy Kevin Dornberger, WTBA perfect 299-235 victory over “The biggest thing I learned ARLINGTON — Team second with 437 points, while top qualifier Wes Malott of from my first show was getting USA members of Finland Pflugerville, Texas, at Thun- rid of the nerves, and to trust and Missy Parkin lead the is third with 428 points. derbowl Lanes. your decisions,” Sterner said. World Tenpin Bowling Asso- of Austra- The Don Carter Classic “It’s a little added pressure to ciation World Bowling Tour lia went undefeated in match and PBA League Carter team bowl on TV, but once you get points list after the recently play to win the Masters and finals aired Sunday on ESPN. comfortable, and trust your de- concluded United States Bowl- earn the maximum 100 points. Sterner, who lost a 199-177 cisions, it’s a lot easier. Don Carter Classic Champion Jason Sterner ing Congress Masters. He now sits in fourth place decision to eventual champion “I felt very confident,” he The World Bowling Tour overall with 411 points. Tom Daugherty in his only added. “I had the right ball, I shot at 300, and the pins just also earned his first opportuni- is made up of various events Parkin was the top finisher previous PBA television ap- knew what moves I needed to kept falling,” Sterner contin- ty to compete in the Barbasol around the world and players among the women at the Mas- pearance in the Bowlers Jour- make and it was just a matter ued. “I don’t think I’ve ever PBA Tournament of Champi- earn points based on how they ters, earning 100 points to nal Scorpion Championship of going through my routine bowled that good of a game ons, March 26-31 at Woodland finish in each event. The cur- boost her total to 506. Kelly during the GEICO PBA World and believing in it. After the under pressure, ever. Bowl in Indianapolis. rent points system is based on Kulick of the United States is Series of Bowling earlier in the first couple of shots, I could “The last shot, I liked. I The Don Carter Classic a continuous two-year cycle, second with 484 points, while season, lost his chance at the see how the lanes were chang- thought it was a great shot, was the third of four PBA so points include some events of the United 23rd nationally-televised 300 ing, and it just came easy. It but at that point I was so ready Tour events held during the from 2011 and all events from States is third with 365 points. game in PBA history when he was definitely a great feeling. to celebrate the win, the 300 PBA Detroit Winter Swing. 2012. The next event on the left a solid 10 pin on his final “When I realized the match game wasn’t even important.” The Earl Anthony PBA Play- Although Fagan did not World Bowling Tour schedule shot. was done, I realized I had a With his first title, Sterner continued on page 2 earn any points at the USBC is the Kuwait Open. The event Masters, which awarded dou- will take place March 13-17 at ble points as a major, he leads Cozmo Bowling Center in Ku- with 444 points. of wait City, Kuwait. the United States picked up 24 The Kuwait Open will be New York City WTT KingPins Go on points at the Masters and is continued on page 3 Binge to Win PBA League Don Carter Round Bowling News Billie Jean King’s team clinches berth in inaugural Elias Cup Finals in Indianapolis ALLEN PARK, Mich. “I have all the confidence Honor Roll – The New York City WTT in the world in all of my play- Name Score Date Center KingPins’ Tommy Jones, Jack ers. We got a few breaks, but Jurek, Pete Weber, Scott Nor- without breaks you don’t win. wesley low jr (15 yrs) 805/300 2-24-13 DEl rosa lanes ton and John Szczerbinski Tomorrow we might not get jamie rovner 781 2-24-13 mission hills bowl vivian bayang 759 2-25-13 FOuntain bowl struck on eight of their first them, but today we did and we johnnie englehart 806 2-25-13 CAnoga park bowl nine shots to run away from took advantage of them.” matt davis 824 2-27-13 buena lanes Jesse Williams’ BROOKLYN In the semifinal match be- harold dubose 300 2-27-13 cal bowl STyLES, 243-199, in the title tween the KingPins, who won jackie earle 705 2-27-13 harleys simi bowl gavin lawrence 300 2-27-13 Chaparral lanes match of the PBA League Don the Salvino round earlier in kevin sarber 300 2-27-13 concourse Carter round at Thunderbowl the PBA League series, and mikey villarreal 825/300 2-27-13 keystone lanes Lanes. the Roth round-winning Mo- ron doll 300 2-28-13 CAnoga park bowl eddie katz 810 2-28-13 westminster lanes The PBA League Carter Woodland Bowl in Indianapo- member and former Wichita town Muscle, neither team put jason king 300 2-28-13 upland lanes round finals, and the -cham lis as part of Barbasol PBA State collegiate star John Szc- together consecutive strikes pam pancoast 763 2-28-13 PAlos verdes bowl pionship match of the Don Tournament of Champions zerbinski in the anchor posi- until the KingPins started a marv sargent 801/300 2-28-13 FOOthill lanes Carter Classic, aired Sunday week. The Elias Cup Finals tion. tim tripp 805 2-28-13 mission hills bowl string of seven strikes in the karl kurtz 814 3-01-13 mission hills bowl on ESPN. will air on ESPN on April 7 at “I know Scott was bowling sixth frame to run away with a gerald baker jr 822 3-03-13 sunset station The KingPins, owned by 1 p.m. ET. well (in the anchor position), 249-192 win. danielle schilling 749 3-03-13 mission hills bowl women’s sports legend Billie “I think I’m liking my team but Szczerbinski averaged 257 In the opening match, nikki samano (17 yrs) 756 3-04-13 vista lanes shannon wilhelm 724 3-04-13 FOrest lanes Jean King, clinched a berth a lot,” KingPins franchise on the Don Carter lane condi- owner Jerome Bettis’ Mo- in the inaugural PBA League player Pete Weber beamed tion in qualifying, so I talked town team got a string of four Elias Cup Finals with their after making a surprise line- it over with the team and they strikes from Tom Smallwood, ATTENTION ALL BOWLERS: win in the Carter round. The up change that worked to his all agreed to make the change Mike Scroggins, Ronnie Rus- top four of eight PBA League team’s advantage. He moved and have John bowl anchor,” sell and Mike Fagan to take bowl an honor score THIS WEEK & E-MAIL by Tuesday Noon teams, based upon points Norton, a left-hander who had Weber said. “It isn’t me; this the lead, and they held on for YOUR NAME, SCORE, DATE & CENTER & you will be on the front page earned in five preliminary been a dominant player in pre- is our whole team agreeing to a 210-199 victory over Chris e-mail to: [email protected] rounds, will compete for the vious PBA League rounds, to what we’re doing. After every Hardwick’s Silver Lake Atom men: 300 - 800 & 7-10’s Women: 298,299,300, 700+ & 7-10’s first PBA League champion- the No. 4 position in the line- shot we communicate and try Splitters when Silver Lake an- ship on Sunday, March 31, at up and he placed Team USA to help each other. continued on page 4 THIS SUNDAY 2AM CLOCKS GO FORWARD EVENT OR CLUB DAY DATE BOWLING CENTER ABT SO CAL CITRUS BELT SATURDAY MARCh 9 action lanes ABT SO CAL orange co. SATURDAY MARCh 9 carter lanes ABT SO CAL orange co. 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Bowling News is proud to bring you.... NATIONAL DEAF BOWLING NEWS Chuck Pezzano by Connie Marchione Dean of Bowling Writers, PBA & USBC Hall of Fame SAN DIEGO’S BRUCE TAN HITS IDLE BOWLING THOUGHTS 296 IN KDGDS CLASSIC ... It is amazing that people find it difficult to understand why the merger that created the United States Bowling AT CHAPARRAL LANES Congress has run into some sharp pebbles in soothing the SAN DIMAS—There was road. You can’t take more than 100 years of habits and ex- an exciting part on the first periences, millions of bowlers, hundreds of paid workers, hundreds of thousands of volunteer workers, a changing squad (9 AM) of the 1st annu- sport and business, and expect all the pieces to fit together al Ken DeGroff’s Deaf Singles as quickly as a first grader’s puzzle. Patience not only is Classic at Chaparral Lanes needed, it is a must from all involved. when San Diego’s Bruce Tan ... Bowling balls are expensive, but they always were. ran 11 strikes in row. The left- Back in 1907 the newest rubber bowling balls sold for $15. For many, that was more than a week’s pay. And those hander missed a , good looking high top bowling shoes set you back any- going high on his 12th ball and where from two to five bucks, but they lasted for years and left a bucket (2-4-5-8) pins for years. a 296. ... An old newspaper clipping, dated Oct. 25, 1897, I regret that this is all the reported that Detroit had four bowling leagues that year. In three of them “palm” balls were used, and in a newly news I can write about because formed six team circuit the new “finger” balls were used. I arrived to bowl on the 2nd And here we are, 110 year later, and the rage in some ar- squad and left before the start eas is two handed palm bowling. of the 3rd (last) squad. The ... Watch the great instructors in actioin. They not only reason is the DMV forbidding teach, they inspire. ... A very little boy told me about the match he had me from driving on freeways against one of his friends. It was close all the way until he because of my poor eyesight knocked down a pin in the seventh frame to win out, 1-0. and that was all my driver ... Good guys never finish last, not if they are good planned to do. enough. Hopefully I will contact ... A true handicap system works only when those given handicaps are handicapped on their true ability, and not Ken for the complete results on their often fictioin averages. There always should be a and his plans for the next tour- minimum unless the bowler is handicapped in some way. nament. If a bowler is not interested enough in the sport to at least attain the average of all league bowlers then they should DEAF TRAVEL accept minimum average requirements or not be allowed to win anything more than praise. Sometimes, in the quest for as many entries as possible, too much consideration in AT JEWEL CITY BOWL the area of free pins is the easy way out. ... Almost every bowler throws away at least one point in SUNDAY AT NOON average each year by not fully concentrating on the fill ball GLENDALE—The scratch in the final frame. So. Calif. Deaf Traveling ... If another bowler does it you call it an error or a mis- League’s 8 teams of trios bowl take. If you do it, it is called practical experimentation that this Sunday March 10 at Noon failed. in Jewel City Bowl. There the ... My nomination for the most articulate person in the world remains the bowling instructor who can give expert 7th place Mid City will have a advice—without taking his or her hands out of the pocket. BIG job trying to stop leader THURSDAY ... The fact that the USBC team tournaments, formerly OC County’s runaway lead of ABC and WIBC, draw more than 10,000 five player teams 20 points. each year, no matter where they are contested, speaks volumes about the sport, because no sport can match the March 14th @ 12:30 PM long history of such dedicated participation. Try them if you Keystone haven’t already, and you’ll discover the lure of the tourna- ment lanes. ... W.C. Fields once said, “Start every day off with a Saturday Juniors smile and get it over with.” Do the same with every game NORWALK — In the you bowl. Bumper Buddies, we have Kristen Carranza who shot a 300 POT STERNERcontinued from page 1 97 with a 78 average, Alyssa Ayala with a 106 game and Handicap - 100% of 200 ers Championship will conclude the Winter Swing on ESPN on Carryover an average of 85, and Angelo Based on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. ET when top qualifier Sean Rash Game #1 $15 Ayala with a 98 game and an 1. 2011-2012 Highest House Average of Montgomery, Ill., meets challenger Scott Norton of Mission average of 79. Keep up the Game #2 $36 2. 2011-2012 Book Average Viejo, Calif. The telecast also will include the PBA League Earl good work Bumpers! ( new average as of April 15, 2012 ) Anthony round, the final qualifying round heading into the Elias Game #3 $52 In our Preps, we have some No Book Current Average/ Please bring league sheet. Cup finals. The Anthony PBA League round qualifiers are Terrell Ties Owens’ Dallas Strikers, Chris Paul’s L.A. X, Jerome Bettis’ Mo- good scoring. First off, Ally- town Muscle and a fourth team that will advance from the Clash sha Howard, with an average eliminator round. of 131, bowled a nice 159 PBA DON CARTER CLASSIC game. Then we have Satara Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park, Mich. Johnson with a 108 average Championship and a 140 game, Matthew Ke- Jason Sterner, McDonough, Ga. ($15,000) def. Wes Malott, riakous with a 57 average and Pflugerville, Texas ($7,500), 299-235. a 102 game, Korey Allen with a 50 average and an 81 game, Devlen with a nice 122 game and a 98 average, and Caitlynn Santiago with a 100 game and an average of 83. Nice bowl- ing Preps! In our Minors, we have Pe- ter Ruiz with a 179 game and a 136 average, Sydney Haynes with a great 174 game and a 129 average, Diego Aguinada with an average of 134 and a 163 game, Sammy Johnson, Jr. with a 126 game and a 96 av- erage, and David Howard with a high 207 game and a 153 av- erage. Good job Minors! Ed Cabs receiving his 300 ring for his perfecto bowled Last but not least, in our 1-29-2013 at Cal Bowl. Picture by B.J. Majors, we have Daniel Con- treras with a 195 game and a 155 average, Rebecca Wil- liams with a 158 game and an average of 127, and John Guaydacan with 183 and 194 games and an average of 156. Our 200 game bowlers include Lee Galvez, a 204 average, 242 and 279 games, and a high scratch series of 712, Alex Mochizuki, a 170 average and a 203 game, Daniel Contreras, a 155 average and a 201 game, David Schneider, a 175 aver- age and a 228 game, and last but not least, Sarah Schneider Sonny Dew being presented his ring for the 300 game bowled with a 184 average and a 215 1-10-2013 at Cal Bowl. Picture by B.J. game. Good bowling Juniors! March 7, 2013 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 JET BOWLING SPONSORS SIDE TOURNAMENT TO USBC OPEN IN RENO! by J.M.

RENO — The Second An- nual Jet Mulligan Handi- capped Tournament happens this year at Reno’s Grand Si- erra Bowl (inside the Resort by the same name located at 2500 E. 2nd Street) running until July 6th. Jet Bowling from Roy, UT one of the newer bowling balls manufactures, is building on the momentum of last years tournament in Baton Rouge. The ever growing popular- ity of their equipment such as their latest releases “Turbu- lence” and “Burner”, enables the sponsorship of our “Best three out of four handicap tournament”. For a measly $55 you can continue your bowling vaca- tion in Reno, increase your chances to win prize money back, and have some fun. With this tournament being handi- capped, all bowlers have an equal chance to win. Squad times are every day at 9:30 am, 12 noon, and 2:30 PM. For more information on the tournament, please visit http://www.jetbowling.com/ events/tourney.html or contact Grand Sierra Bowl at 775-789- 2296. Wanna know more about Jet Bowling, or brag about your scores you bowled at the Jet Mulligan tournament, feel free to check them out on Fa- cebook!

WBT Points continued from page 1 Friday immediately followed by the Brunswick Euro Challenge from March 19-24 at Dream MARCH 29, 2013 @ 7:00 pm Bowl Palace in Munich, Ger- many. WTBA has also announced Teams - Mix 5 the addition of the 2013 It’s Daejeon International Open (Must have one of opposite sex) to the World Bowling Tour schedule. The major event will be held in Daejeon, South Ko- 32 Teams rea, from July 7-13. “Competitive bowling is very popular in Korea, and it First Come First Serve is a pleasure to welcome the 2013 It’s Daejeon Interna- tional Open to the schedule,” WTBA President Kevin Dorn- 3 Games - $125.00 per Team berger said. “The World Bowl- ing Tour continues to grow at a steady pace, and we look *****PREPAID EvENT***** forward to continued growth in the future.” Handicap - 90% of 230 The mayor of Daejeon Metropolitan City, Hong-chul Yum, looks forward to wel- (Side Pots Optional) coming the World Bowling Tour. A. 2011-2012 Book “Daejeon Metropolitan City is a world-class city of B. Current Winter 2012-13 (21 games) science and technology, locat- ed in the center of the Repub- C. 175 Blind lic of Korea,” Hong-chul Yum said. “It is the city of festival, D. House has right to re-rate any bowler culture, art and sports, offering rich attractions, entertainments and dining. We gladly invite you to the beautiful Daejeon City. Visit Daejeon this com- ing July, enjoy nice games with world-class bowlers, and return with happy memories.” For further information call: The World Tenpin Bowling Association, which is made up Tom Cristi or Craig Goodman of 115 bowling federations, governs the sport throughout the world. For more informa- tion on WTBA and the World Bowling Tour, visit WorldTen- 21615 W. Soledad Cyn Rd, Saugus, CA 91350 (661) 254-0540 fax (661) 254-7562 pinBowling.com.

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Name: ______AVG______Phone: ______Easter No-Tap Page 4 BOWLING NEWS March 7, 2013 League Bowler Invents First Warm-up Device for Bowlers ABTA at -- and raises his average by 25 pins -- DENVER — Like every other halfway serious bowler out Covina there, Rex Byron wanted to improve his game. “I would have paid a hundred bucks just not to hurt on my first throw,” says Byron, an avid league bowler from Denver, 0ne Day Saturday CO. “Every other sport has a way to warm-up and practice besides actually playing the game. Why not bowling?” Byron Match Game Est $3,500 puzzled over a way to mimic the throwing motion without using New Members welcome 209 and Under a heavy ball, and finally started swinging an old flip flop sandal Qualify 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 with a three-pound weight duct-taped to the bottom. But the shoe Semis 8:00 PM was awkward and, “Let’s face it,” Byron admits. “it didn’t smell COVINA — The ABTA too good either.” will visit Popular Covina Bowl It wasn’t long before Byron, a former landscaper, had the in- Saturday in a One Day Event. spiration that became Eileen’s Bowling Buddy. “I molded some New members are welcome rubber into the shape of a and put finger holes in the up to 209 average Men and top and weights in the bottom. It was heavy enough to swing but Women and only $10 to join. light and flexible enough to be safe.” Senior Men 55+ and Ladies 49 After practicing with the first Bowling Buddy at home, Byron + You will get a Free Mem- noticed his soreness at the lanes went away—and his game im- bership. Also for the Super proved. “I had a 189 average,” he says. “My friends, who were Seniors Men 63+ and Ladies 200+ bowlers, would spot me pins when we bet, but my losses al- 55+ there is at least 3 bowlers ways turned out to be their beer money,” Byron chuckles. “They extra added to the semifinals. thought it was a fluke when I began to beat them with ease. Then Covina Bowl is located at they started wondering what I was doing differently.” 1070 San Bernardino Rd in What had changed was the way Byron practices. He swings Covina. The phone is 626- the Bowling Buddy for five minutes everyday in his living room. 339-1287. “It’s like bowling two or three games,” says Byron. As he repeats The Pots are Great and the motion, his body tones up and becomes more disciplined— with the Carryover the Match and at the lanes, his swing has become more consistent, his accu- Game is estimated at $3,500 as racy has improved, and his scores have gone up. “Now that I can it was hit for $5,000 Max two bring my ‘A’ game to the first frame, I’ve brought my average weeks in succession Match up to 215!” Series est $700 and the 3-6-9 Wanting to give back to the sport and the people that have is $2,800. Side pots are guar- given him so much, Byron started manufacturing Bowling Bud- anteed $100 at 4:00 PM and dies out of a small shop near his home. “We now make them in $200 at 6:00PM and usually four sizes and all kinds of colors. Each one is a small work of art.” go for more than $270 per Byron says the smallest Bowling Buddy can help juniors learn game, and pay 3 places in the proper form. Seniors can use one of the larger sizes to warm-up last squad for a $7 entry total safely, and every bowler can find the right size to help strengthen of the 3 games. A good buy at their bowling muscles, warm-up without pain, and make their $2.33 per game. swing more fluid and consistent. Qualifying squads 12:00- Other bowlers report game-improving results as well. “It’s 1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 3-6-9 amazing what a difference training makes and how much fun it at 7:45 and Semifinals 8:00 is to be loose and ready for the first game,” says a league player PM. See our ad page 5 in this from Prospect, Kentucky. “In two weeks of using the Bowling paper. Next week March 16- Buddy I’ve returned to using a sixteen-pound ball and increased 17 we visit Chaparral Lanes my first game average by 37 pins.” in San Dimas for a Two Day With results like these, don’t be surprised if you see people event. Semi Finals Sunday at swinging Bowling Buddies at your local center soon. You can NOON. For Info call ABTA learn more about Byron and his invention at Byron’s website 562-868-7164 or see the web- www.EileensBowlingBuddy.com. site www.abta1.com. Please Check in early we must start on time. PBA LEAGUE continued from page 1 chor was unable to double in the 10th frame. With their second PBA League stepladder win, the KingPins have earned 44 points to lock up no worse than the No. 2 stepladder position for the Elias Cup finals. The PBA League Anthony round – the final qualifying round heading into the Elias Cup finals - will include Terrell Owens’ Dallas Strikers, Chris Paul’s L.A. X, Jerome Bettis’ Motown Muscle and a fourth team that will advance from the Clash eliminator round. The Anthony round and the championship match of the Earl Anthony PBA Players Championship between top qualifier Sean Rash of Montgomery, Ill., and Norton will air on ESPN on Sunday, March 24, at 1 p.m. ET.

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Final Match (five-player Baker team format) New York City WTT KingPins (Tommy Jones, Jack Jurek, Pete Weber, Scott Norton, John Szc- zerbinski) def. BROOKLYN STyLES (Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ryan Ciminelli, Ryan Shafer, Sean CAL BOWL Rash, Jason Sterner), 243-199. Semifinal Match (Baker team) New York City WTT KingPins def. Motown Muscle (Mike Fagan, Jesse Buss, Tom Smallwood, Mike Scroggins, Ronnie Russell), 249-192.

Match One (Baker team) Motown Muscle def. Silver Lake Atom Splitters (Nathan Bohr, Stuart Williams, Dom Barrett, Josh MARCH 23, 2013 Blanchard, Chris Barnes), 210-199. Check-in from 8:30am-9:30am, Starts at 10:00am Clash Eliminator (in order of players eliminated based on low one-ball total per round; last SCRATCH 10 GAMER surviving player’s team advanced to stepladder finals): Round One – Norm Duke, Dallas Strikers, seven pins. Round Two – Jason Belmonte, L.A. X, seven pins. (6"3"/5&&%1":06545  Round Three – Parker Bohn III, L.A. X; Bryon Smith, Silver Lake Atom Splitters, eight pins. /% 3%t$"4)3"5*0 Round Four – Amleto Monacelli, Dallas Strikers, seven pins. HIGH WOMAN AND HIGH SENIOR (50+) ARE GUARANTEED TO CASH FOR AT LEAST $150 Round Five – none (all strikes). Round Six – Rhino Page, Dallas Strikers, five pins. GAMES 4 & 7 - OPTIONAL $20 Round Seven – none (all strikes). $500 MEGA POTS! Round Eight – Dan MacLelland, Pittsburgh Jack Rabbits, six pins. Round Nine – Mike DeVaney, Philadelphia Hitmen, nine pins. 50&/5&3t4*%&1054*/$-6%&% Round 10 – Wes Malott, L.A. X, six pins. 015*0/"-#3"$,&54$5 brackets games 2-3-4, and 4-5-6, and 6-7-8 Round 11 – none (all strikes). Round 12 – none (all strikes). (6"3"/5&&%1":0654'034*%&10541&3(".& Round 13 - Mike Scroggins, Motown Muscle, eliminated Osku Palermaa, Pittsburgh Jack Rabbits, '03&"$)#-0$, 10-8. PATTERN: BEATEN PATH ELIAS CUP POINTS STANDINGS (after four of five rounds) 1, New York City WTT KingPins, 44. 2 (tie), Motown Muscle and BROOKLYN STyLES, 33. 4, Dallas Strikers, 20. &DUVRQ6W/DNHZRRG&$‡  ‡ZZZFDOERZOFRP 5 (tie), Philadelphia Hitmen and Silver Lake Atom Splitters, 18. 7, L.A. X, 14. 8, Pittsburgh Jack Rabbits, 6. to join our League Bowlers Club & receive upcoming league & tournament information March 7, 2013 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • Cell: 562-228-3960 • www.abta1.com Giang Huynh 3rd ABTA Championship 3-6-9 will be $2,800 and Match Series estimated at $700 Brad Le Count & Christian Dupaya Share $5,000 Match Game Match Game estimated at $3,500+ ABTA at Covina Bowl MONTCLAIR — We re- William Garrett again?? Wow to 180 to the next round. In turned to Bowlium where we and with a +139. Finishing in the other match, it was Don saw another nice turnout of second was Tres Catalasan at a Quitangon the thirteenth seed 222 entries on Saturday for a +108. So he would sit out the versus Mamerto Jablan the fun day of bowling. The cut first round of the single elims. seventh seed. This match was scores were +47 for the men Our top seed had the honor not as close a match as the and +52 for the women, on a of drawing the Match Game other match, as Don was get- tough shot. The house put out worth $5,000. William drew a ting tired and it would not be a a short oil pattern. The Super 235. After a review of all the repeat chance for him to go to Seniors added to the board scores bowled, we had two the title match as he would fall (two men and one Woman) Ve- bowlers who shot that score. to Mamerto by a 234 to 184. Giang Is A Three Time Champion at Bowlium (L-R) Manager Elvira Martinez, William Garrett ronica Boone +50, Ely Cruz+ They would split the pot, with Don and George finished in 34, Sun Sundara+ 34, Roberta Brad LeCount getting $2,500 fourth and fifth getting checks (Runnerup), Giang Huynh Champ $2,800, Bob Smith ABTA Tournament Dir. & Louis Evans 6th. Nakunz -10. Super seniors and Christian Dupaya getting for $132.50 each. are men 63 and over. For the $1,250 as this was his second Our semi-final match was he would miss the 6-10 and ABTA women you just need to be a tournament in the calendar all set, and would pit the sev- a 6-7-10 split to cut the lead Bowlium Lanes - March 2, 2013 young 55. That would give us year. Christian is serving over- enth and eighth seeds from the to 43 pins. An open by Wil- 1 giang Huynh 675 $1,000.00 15 william Garrett / liam in the sixth frame pretty Cash & Carry $1,700.00 vuong Do 1384 $70.00 54 bowlers making it to the seas in the Air Force stationed semis against each other. In the 2 william Garrett 739 $500.00 16 william Garrett / frame pretty much set the fate 3 mamerto Jablan 678 $215.00 semi-finals. in Germany, and was getting weekly “horses”, we would see 4 george Parker 663 $132.50 rey Josafat Jr. 1382 $60.00 as Giang would not let this slip 5 Don Quitangon 651 $132.50 17 Deborah Sanders / The Tournament High ready to head back right after Giang paying $41 and Mamer- 6 tres Catalasan 708 $117.50 kelly J Wynn 1374 $60.00 qualifiers were William - Gar the tournament. We will add to paying $55 if they would by him as he would go on to 7 louis Evans 646 $117.50 18 Chris Kelly / 8 roberta Nakunz ss 636 $117.50 steve Brode 1373 $60.00 rett for the men with a +174. the $1,250 to our back-up pot win their match. This was an- finish it out with a193/241 to 9 Dana LeCount 617 $117.50 19 william Garrett / Williams 157/185 and take 10 Christian Dupaya 697 $107.50 Faye Josafat 1369 $60.00 For the women it was Patrice and carry over $1,990 to Cov- other good match from both 11 Alnur Banaag 690 $107.50 20 kelly J Wynn / home his third championship. 12 Edgardo Talavera 684 $107.50 Smith with a +129. They will ina. We estimate the Pot to be bowlers. Mamerto was able 13 Danny Eguilos 682 $107.50 william Garrett 1367 $50.00 H would take home $1,000 for 14 Cat Dela Victoria 666 $107.50 21 kenny Kwan / get a paid entry into a future $3,500. to start out with three strikes 15 steve Strickland ss 655 $107.50 jerry Chang 1362 $50.00 regular ABTA event. Each This would bring us to our while Giang was able to mark his victory and an additional 16 Chris Marquez 654 $107.50 22 john Phan / 17 Don Chung 644 $101.00 jerry Chang 1360 $50.00 week our top seed draws the top 16 Match Play finals. In the first three frames. An open $1,700 for Cash and Carry to 18 Carlos Umana 638 $98.75 23 Deborah Sanders / 19 Bedell Vasquez 638 $98.75 David Emrich 1358 $50.00 Match Series, and this time the first round, the seven losers by both bowlers in the fourth give him a total of $2,700. Wil- 20 jerry Chang 637 $95.00 liam would take home $500 21 kelly J. Wynn 626 $91.25 24 giang Huynh / it was worth $860. William were Christian Dupaya, Cat game. Another open by Giang 22 ricardo Baca 626 $91.25 jerry Chang 1352 $50.00 for his second place finish. 23 Ely Cruz ss 616 $86.25 25 Emilio Flores / would draw a 424. We had Dela Victoria, Robert Banaag, in the put him down by 17 24 Emilio Flores 616 $86.25 Don Quitangon 1352 $40.00 two bowlers that matched that Steve Strickland, Edgardo Ta- pins. Mamerto would open in Champion Giang Huynh is 25 sun Sundara ss 614 $80.00 26 Du Quach / from Duarte and used a Mo- 26 Deborah Martin 614 $80.00 jerry Chang 1352 $40.00 score. They were Marina Suos lavera, Danny Eguilos, and gthe sixth and seventh frames 27 kent Maruyama 614 $80.00 27 teddy Villaroman / 28 David Emrich 612 $73.75 (again:=) and Du Quach. We Chris Marquez. Each will get while Giang would double and tive drilled by Jimmy Wong. 29 leny Urrutia 612 $73.75 william Garrett 1351 $40.00 He is single and would like to 30 michael Villarreal 611 $68.75 28 Brad LeCount / will estimate the Match Series $107.50. In the second round, it was Giang who would jump 31 teddy Villaroman 611 $68.75 steve Brode 1351 $30.00 thank his family, Bowlmania 32 sierrie Herradura 602 $67.50 29 kelly J Wynn / at $900 at Covina Bowl Satur- the four losers were Dana Le out to a 14 pin lead after the 33 Bob Selner 601 $65.00 george M. Parker 1351 $30.00 day . This week we saw three Count, Roberta Nakunz, Louis eighth frame. Mamerto would League, the Lungs, his co- 34 veronica Boone ss 601 $65.00 30 Deborah Sanders / 35 jack Trongale ss 600 $62.50 Chris Kelly 1351 $30.00 bowlers miss on the final shot Evans, and Tres Catalasan take home $200 for his third workers at AFSC, friends, the 36 Emily Yeung 600 $62.50 37 scott Smith 597 $60.00 31 Dana LeCount / during the 3-6-9 roll-off. they with each getting checks of place finish. For those lucky ABTA, its staff, and Bowlium 38 Arnold J. Trias 591 $60.00 Deborah Sanders 1350 $30.00 where he has won the past two 39 steve Brode 590 $60.00 32 tomas Chavez / were William Garret, Melvin $117.50. “investors” that had giang as a 40 sol Cericos 589 $59.00 Carlos Umana 1348 $30.00 Finner, and Emilio Flores, Now, down to the final five events. His other win was at 41 Chris Kelly 587 $59.00 33 steve Brode / horse, he paid 441. 42 richard Luu 582 $59.00 Bryan Moore 1348 $20.00 They will split the $50 consul- bowlers. The weekly horses The title game was set, and Chaparral. Giang is one of the 43 jennifer Dorn 60% 581 $34.75 34 kenny Kwan / 44 Brad Le Count 579 $58.00 Don Chung 1346 $20.00 tation. We will go for $2,800 are paying a low of $41, Giang would be our top qualifier Wil- Good Guys, always jolly and 45 Deborah Sanders 567 $58.00 46 wendy Soo Hoo 567 $58.00 next week at Covina Bowl. Huynh and George Parker to a liam Garrett going against fan fun to be around and YES!! 47 greg Kokanour 564 $57.00 FINANCIAL REPORT He Loves to bowl at BOW- 48 richard Valdez 60% 562 $34.25 Cut Scores In our optional doubles, high of $104 Don Quitangon. favorite Giang Huyuh. Willian 49 galdino Chavez 60% 559 $33.50 Men: Sat + 47 Women: Sat + 52 finishing in first were William In a one match, the tenth seed would start out with a LIUM:=) 50 Allen Gutierrez 556 $56.00 Super Seniors: 51 kevin Valmonte 551 $56.00 Veronica Boone + 50, Ely Cruz 34, Garrett and Greg Kokanour George Parker versus Giang and a strike and Giang matched William Garrett, Second 52 mike Nakunz 546 $56.00 Sun Sundara 34, Roberta Nakunz - 10 53 Patrice Smith 532 $56.00 Place, is from Tarzana and 54 Bobbie McCollunm ss DNF $56.00 High Qualifer (Free Entry) with a 1490 for $140. Finish- Huynh the eighth seed. This him. But the tide changed. In Men: William Garrett + 174 ing in second was William was another of the good match- the third frame William would used a Mission 2.0 drilled by DOUBLES Women: Patrice Smith + 129 Rusty Bryant. He is married 1 william Garrett / 3 - 6 - 9: William Garrett, Emilio Flores, Garrett and Steve Brode with es on what was a difficult shot. sppare, then Giang came up in greg Kokanour 1490 $140.00 Melvin Finner a 1477 for $120. There was Both George and Giang were the thrd and fourth with two to Glenda and would like to 2 william Garrett / Match Game: 235 steve Brode 1477 $120.00 Brad Le Count, Christian Dupaya a total of $2,160 paid out in finding it hard to get a string strikes to jump out to a 40 pin thank his family, friends, the 3 Deborah Sanders / william Garrett 1455 $110.00 Match Series: 424 doubles and 34 paid spots with of marks together. They would lead. An open by William in ABTA, Bowlium, the ABTA 4 Don Quitangon / Marina Suos, Du Quach mamerto Jablan 1453 $100.00 RAFFLE WINNERS low to cash of 1346. take this all the way down to the fourth frame and a mark and its staff. Another One of 5 william Garrett / global 900 Raffle Ball Louis Evans the GOOD GUYS is he :=) george M. Parker 1432 $100.00 memorial Entry samson Kong After bowling the semi- the tenth frame before Giang in the fifth was followed by 6 Don Chung / regular Entry natalie Perenishko finals, finishing in first was would advance with a 193 door opening from Giang as Mamerto Jablan another jerry Chang 1420 $90.00 regular Entry Carla Sanchez 7 sol Cericos / regular Entry shaun Suase Good Guy! Third Place, is mamerto Jablan 1420 $90.00 8 jerry Chang / Digital Scale mike Nakunz (562) 868-7164 www.abta1.com (562) 228-3960 (Cell) from Alhambra and used a Don Quitangon 1409 $90.00 $10 Brackets robert Ricketts 9 steve Brode / Roto Grip drilled by Memo. Chris Marquez 1405 $80.00 Prize Fund 222 $5,769.00 He is married and would like 10 giang Huynh / Paid Entries 19 @ 56 $1,064.00 jerry Chang 1404 $80.00 Optional Sidepots $1,661.00 ABTA Tournament March 9 to thank his family for all 11 william Garrett / Doubles $2,160.00 marvin Crowder 1401 $80.00 their support, friends , Don Q, 12 Deborah Sanders / 3-6-9 $50.00 greg Kokanour 1397 $70.00 Cash & Carry $1,700.00 George Marquez, the ABTA 13 kelly J Wynn / Match Game $3,750.00 Covina Bowl steve Brode 1396 $70.00 Match Series $860.00 and its staff. 14 Deborah Sanders / Shirt & Trophy $88.00 1060 W San Bernardino Road, Covina (626) 339-1286 The weekly sponsor ball steve Brode 1384 $70.00 Total Payout $25,967.00 Take 10 Freeway to Azusa and go North 2 miles then left on winner was Louis Evans and San Bernardino Rd on left side he took a 900 Global . This week raffle drawing, win- $2,900 1st w/Bonuses $1,000 Min 1st ning $10 in brackets was Rob- ert Ricketts, winning a digi- tal scale was Mike Nakunz, Qualify Saturday 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00-6:00 3-6-9 /Semis 7:45PM winning regular entries were Shaun Suase, Carla Sanchez, Entry Fees $55-$52-$46 Reduced Entry Fees $38-$35 and Natalie Perenishko. Win- Brackets—Match Game—Match Series -- 3-6-9- Doubles--Side Pots—Horses ning a Memorial entry was Match Game est $3,500 Match Series est $900- 3-6-9 est 2.800 Samson Kong. See our ad for addresses Open to new Members up to 209 Avg. No PBA / WPBA and directions. You can check our website (www.abta1.com) Guaranteed Min of 30 Men & 7 Women (min) to cash Plus Super Seniors Marina is at it again:_)) Marina Sous (center), and Andy Du for schedule and directions. If Quach (right) shared a nice $860 Match Series as their 424 se- Men & Women Qualify Separately you have changes in address $3,500 Min Prize Fund (Guaranteed) regardless of Entries top 16 Guaranteed $100 please send your new address ries paid off for them at the Bowlium. Left is ABTA Mainstay 1 in 5 entrants make the Semi Finals all Semifinalists to cash with top 16 Finals) via the comments tab on our “Smooth” James Chambers. MATCH GAME IS EST $3,500 website. Make Plans for our next event at Covina Bowl. MATCH GAME CAP NOW $5,000 It’s history folks as Giang Mar 16-17 Chaparral Lanes/San Dimas Huynh enters the archives as Sunday One Big Squad 10:15 AM (1in5) 3-6-9 11:45 Semis 12 Noon our latest champion at the Bowlium. Thanks to Scott, Mar 23 Action Lanes / El Monte Theresa, the Fine Staff who 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis 8:00PM are professional and very hos- pitable. We will return there Mar 30 West Covina Lanes/ West Covina to Giang’s Pleasure:=) Hope 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis 8:00PM to see you at Covina Bowl! See our ad for the directions, April 6 Bye and Info in this paper. Check- in early please. The following Pretty Sabrina Le Count congratulates Dad Brad on hitting a April 13 BRC Foothill Lanes / Fontana week March 16-17 we are hosted by Chaparral Lanes in 50% share of the $5,000 Match Game at Bowlium Lanes. He 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis 8:00PM gladly took home a tidy $2,500. At the right is Christian Dupay San Dimas in a Special Two Day Event. March 23 at Ac- who also matched the score of 235. Mr. Dupay got a nice $1,250 April 20 Westminster Lanes / Westminster for a 50% share as he had only two events in the year. He is sta- 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis 8:00PM tion Lanes, March 30 West Covina Lanes. tioned in Germany in the Air Force and on the way back. Page 6 BOWLING NEWS March 7, 2013

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[email protected] *** ABT SoCal [email protected] *** ABT SoCal [email protected] *** ABT So Cal March 7, 2013 BOWLING NEWS Page 7 JAN FISHBURN & SPUD BROWN Ultimate Handicap Bowling Tour WIN ABT CHAMPIONSHIPS (UHBT) Sunday, March 10 FIVE TOURNEYS THIS WEEKEND!! ORANGE COUNTY — Jan Fishburn won the ABT SoCal event at Fountain Bowl on Sunday, March 3. Jan is a lifetime member of ABT and is a multi-time champion. Jan sports a high series of 832 and has six 300s to his credit. He has been bowling for 51 years and does his league bowling at Yorba Linda Bowl. Jan was using a Storm Victory Road drilled by Dick Braash for the win. He wanted to thank is wife, Cathy, for her love and support. He also wanted to thank Mike Malinick, Rick Stadnick, Joe Tonetti and Jim Hutchinson for helping him with his game. Jan also wanted to Cerritos Lanes thank Dick Braash for taking care of his equipment. He also wanted to thank Fountain Bowl for hosting the tournament and the ABT for running the event. 18811 Carmenita Rd., Cerritos CA 90706 • (562) 924-9363 CITRUS – Spud Brown won the ABT SoCal event at Deer Creek Lanes on Sunday, March 3. Spud works the pow wow circuit and is a lifetime ABT member with multiple wins to his credit. He has a high game of 300 and 848 series to his credit. Spud has been bowling about 39 years years, and ‘forever’ with the ABT. He is currently bowling leagues at Canyon Lanes and Parkway $1000 GUARANTEED 1st Place Bowl. Spud was using a Hammer First Blood drilled by DJ Carter for the win. Spud wanted to thank his mom, GoGo, wife, Leah, and kids, Nick, Mia and Keaven, for all their support. He also wanted to thank his mom for keeping him in a positive frame of mind and DJ for taking care of his Squads: Noon, 1:30pm & 3:00pm • Beat the Board equipment. Spud also wanted to thank Deer Creek Lanes for hosting the tournament and the ABT for running the event. $45 1st Entry • $42 2nd Entry • $40 Each Re-Entry After

ORANGE COUNTY - SoCal Orange County will be at AMF Carter Lanes on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Squads are at 12N, 1:30 with the Diablo (one game) at 3PM with single game elimination Handicap 100% of 210 • 1 of 5 cash • Optional Doubles Pays 1 of 4 finals to follow. The address for Carter Lanes is 1501 S. Lemon, Fullerton. The phone number is 714-526-7725. First place is guaranteed at $1000 with the Mega Pot. FREE MEMBERSHIP IF Bonus Pot Optional Up To $10 • Side Pots Optional $5 YOU JOIN AND BOWL THIS WEEKEND! ­------CITRUS – SoCal Citrus will be at Action Lanes on Saturday, March 9. Squad times are at 12, 1:30 with the Diablo (one game) at 3PM followed by match play finals. The address is 10534 Low- When A Women Wins THIS Event, IN ADDITION TO THE PRIZE MONEY er Azusa Road, El Monte. The phone number is 626-350-8831. First place is guaranteed at $1000 with the Mega Pot. FREE MEMBERSHIP IF YOU JOIN AND BOWL THIS WEEKEND! SHE WILL Win A Free Entry Into A Future Tournament

VALLEY – On Sunday, March 10, ABT SoCal Valley will be at Sands Bowl in Lancaster. The 60 Pins Max Per Game Handicap • No Sport league averages accepted address is 43233 Sierra Highway, Lancaster. The phone number is 661-948-2651. This will be No PBA Card Holders & No Regional Champions nor Tour Champions Allowed a BEAT THE BOARD (no finals) tournament with squads at 12N, 1:30 and 3PM. First place is guaranteed at $1000 with the Mega Pot. FREE MEMBERSHIP IF YOU JOIN AND BOWL THIS 210 average and below accepted based on last 3 years book value only WEEKEND!

CITRUS – Sunday March 10, ABT SoCal Citrus will be at Oak Tree Lanes. This will be a For more details, contact PJ RiversideLanes3.25X8.BowlngNewsor Rico at 818 389 2449 [email protected] 8/28/12 2:52 PM Page 1 BEAT THE BOARD (no finals) tournament with squads at 11, 12:30, 2 and 3:30PM. The address for Oak Tree Lanes is 990 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, in the city of Diamond Bar. Their phone number is 909-860-3558. First place is guaranteed at $1000 with the Mega Pot. . FREE MEMBER- Last Weeks Solution SHIP IF YOU JOIN AND BOWL THIS WEEKEND! 5 6 8 2 4 7 3 1 9 2 9 4 8 3 1 7 6 5 SAN DIEGO - SoCal San Diego will be at Kearny Lanes on Sunday, March 10. Squad times are 7 3 1 5 9 6 4 8 2 at 12, 1:30 with the Diablo (one game) at the Diablo (one game) squad at 3PM followed by match 1 5 7 9 2 8 6 3 4 play finals. The address is 7585 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego. Phone is 858-279-1501. 4 2 6 7 5 3 1 9 8 First place is guaranteed at $1000 with the Mega Pot. . FREE MEMBERSHIP IF YOU JOIN AND 3 8 9 1 6 4 2 5 7 BOWL THIS WEEKEND! 9 4 5 6 1 2 8 7 3 6 7 3 4 8 5 9 2 1 AS A REMINDER, TIME CHANGES ON SATURDAY NIGHT. DON’T FORGET TO SET 8 1 2 3 7 9 5 4 6 YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR. SoCal Payout and Final Sandings for the week ending 3/3/2013

90 Entries $3,095 Side Pots $720 Championship Shirts $200 Other Prizes $0 Total Paid Out to ALL Members $4,015 Name City Winnings BringYour Group Here for a Spud Brown Lakeside $1,000 Jan Fishburn Yorba Linda $500 New Experience ••• Pedro Cintron R.Cucamonga $175 James Doolen Rialto $150 Ray Varela Wilmington $150 Dir.Dale Jones, Champion Spud Brown,2nd Pedro Go Go Brown Lakeside $125 Cintron, 3rd James Doolen Joshua Potter Anaheim $125 Frank Menchaca l.A $100 Vic Paolucci Orange $100 Bill Van Vleet Chino $90 Dino Dennis Beaumont $80 WITH COSMIC BOWLING LIGHT SHOW! Mario Banuelos Claremont $75 Tip Jeensalute Campbell $75 WINTER HOURS: John Lam San Gabriel $70 SUN–THURS 7:30AM TO 11:00PM FRI–SAT 7:30AM TO 1:00AM Bill Ipsen Moreno valley $65 R.J.Garcia R.Cucamonga $60 Jimmy Wong San Gabriel $60 Efrain Mercado Riverside $60 Dir V.Paolucci,Champion Jan Fishburn,2nd Ray Pedro Cintron R.Cucamonga $35 Varela,3rd Joshua Potter GM/Owner Mike Jacobi, Champion Greg Neuer, RIVERSIDE LANES Book Sweepers•Group Reservations Go to www.californiabowlingnews.com Birthdays •Corporate Parties 1•888•590•2695 To View Past and Current Issues www.bowllaughlin.com

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SO CALIFORNIA TRI-SENATES OF TNBA PRESENTS 2nd ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT LOS ANGELES, CA. BOWLING CENTER 1ST PLACE ONE WEEKEND CAL BOWL SATURDAY— 2500 CARSON STREET SUNDAY LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 APRIL 13 – 14, 2013 (562) 421-8448 $15,000 (GUARANTEED) BASED 0N 165 TEAMS Optional Team Eliminator roll off ENTRY FEE: $65.00 PER PERSON PER EVENT @ $10 per team and SINGLES BONUS PRIZE PAID TO HIGHEST Event @ $5 per bowler ALL SENIOR TEAM AND LOW AVERAGE TEAM 2012 1st PLACE PAID $10,000

ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN OPTIONAL CERTIFIED COMPETITION BY TNBA AND USBC BRACKETS PRIZE FUND $ 45.00 BOWLING 9.00 OPEN TO ALL TNBA & USBC MEMBERS SIDEPOTS COMPUTER FEES 3.00 EXPENSES 8.00 ————————————— - AND TOTAL $ 65.00 MAIL ENTRIES IN EARLY FOR BETTER SCHEDULING SWEEPERS

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merson Wafer 717, Joyce Charles 645, Michelle Criswell 623, Sandra Johnson 566, Deb White 257, Liza Agoncillo Canoga 256, Norma Gaddison 224, Sonny Dew 290, Harold Du- bose 279, Adam McKenzie 277. Park Bowl BOWL Senior Men’s Trio: Leopold Martus 268/768, Anthony 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT Smith 300/726, Curt Soares 719, Pat Kinard 718, Conrad 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS Vanasse 718, Rudy Munzon 267/795, Larry Gray 265/699, www.canogaparkbowl.com E-mail:[email protected] 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 Roger Wrase 691, Don Gardner 267, Charles Woods 265. L.B.S. Employees: Fred Faniel 585, Jose Valdez 538, WINNETKA — It’s Daylight Saving Time this weekend LAKEWOOD — This past week was a fun week at Cal Billy Williams 495, Norma Davis 569, Maota Bahr 484, so remember to move your clocks forward. Yes, it’s time to Bowl. We had four birthday parties for league bowlers. Lots Merrie Slagley 384, Arnie Schroeder 212, Al Fagafa 183, “spring forward” and enjoy the longer daylight hours. How of cake and off-tune singing. Eugene Carter 169, Marilyn Robinson 196, Betty Major many clocks do you have to change? And don’t forget to We also had 3 “sour apples”, a 300 game, a step- 161, B.J. Robinson 148. correct the clock in the car if it doesn’t do it automatically. ladder series and 2 all-spare games. That’s Bowling!!! Captain & Crew: Shirley Dohrman 223/576, Candy Wy- This is also a good time to change your batteries in your Big Bear: Congrats to Harold Dubose on his “300” att 214/565, Vancie Keith 203/552, Seanne Oliver 549, Tua home smoke alarms. game and 719 series. Mark Fowler 288/734, Paul Staff Sula 528, Sue Spencer 209. The adults here at Canoga Park Bowl are ready to take 267/734, Emmerson Wafer 277/723, Georell Culp 258/723, Sierra Bugs: Anna VonMuegge 201/576, Elinor Bara- a look at the high scores reported from their leagues. Ken Seiple Jr. 707, Curt Soares 265/686, John Dunn 661. telle 210/547, Mattie Wylie 514, Truddy Howarth 214. Side- Eagles: Rick Gamboa 225/662, Margo Sundy 507, Al Michelle Criswell 247/670, Joyce Charles 243/670, Betty pots—Game One: Truddy Howarth 256; Game Two: Anna Tarrant 246/598, Gladys Stevenson 190/505, Joe Myers OQuinn 611. VonMuegge 195; Game Three: Anna VonMuegge 225. 224/656, Ed Jones 214/606, Matt Hall 595, Audrey Jack- Funsters: Glenn Merchant 278/718, Vince Haneda C.A.U.L.: David Regul 280/779, Dan Franceschi son 500, Anthony Molett 234. 255/697, Edwin Brown 234/681, Tom Pettway 664, Josh 249/705, R.J. Guimond 245/697, Jeanine Edgington Monday Nite Madness: Bob Pfleger 203/586, Diana Hudson 653, Rick Seneris 637, Jim Plante 238/636, Tua 221/607, Sheri Coleman 235/596. Rollins 205/498, Jerome Hampton 243, Wayne Coffman Sula 223/565, Dorothy Ruggiero 213/555, Divina Buhay Cal Stars: Beth Alcayde 221/549, Darlene Hom 212/538, 547, Steven Schulkin 204/541. 546, Odette Dalton 540. Side-pots—Game One: Rick Se- Anna VonMuegge 200/532, Aida Macabuhay 212/518. River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart did it again with neris 254; Game Two: Glenn Merchant 236; Game Three: Side-pots—Game One: Darlene Hom 224; Game Two: another 800 series, a “806” and a 278 game. Congrats! Glenn Merchant 280. Bheth Alcayde 221; Game Three: Aida Macabuhay 231. Sharon Weger 204/593, Scott Crawford 278/735, Alexan- V.A.: Congrats to Team 8, league champs—Tom Hen- JUNIORS dra Athans 212/536, Rick Godin 268/721, Mark May 700, don, Dan Martinez, Jennifer Anwar, Alex . Art Die- (High Series) Scott Friedman 686, Lucy Tralla 206/536, Jeff Garza 268, mert 566, Joe Morse 550, Jennifer Anwar 507, John Doval Mini-Bees: Chayse Erkelens 184, Devin Fuller 132, El- Michael Fonvergne 265. 214, Armand Ivory 201, Penny Doval 181. liott Harrington 127, Nathan Bergevin 118, David Sahagun Comedians: Ruben Sarkissian 297/708, Sharon Happy Rollers Too: Nico Kirchiro 137/356, Sheryl Mur- 114, Maggie Jenkins 204, Katia Maldonado 153, Maggie Weger 235/611, Michael Fonvergne 279/705, Don Eisman ray 137/356, Pamela Okamoto 114/292, Mary Piaschick Mariani 137. 246/701, Jesse Chastain 694, Scott Crawford 258/685, 242. Classifieds: Henry Parades 600, Semaj Lewis 522, Becky Harrold 211/524, Susie Rothenberg 519, Irma Giles Happy Rollers Forever: Billy Lockett 164/456, Mark Al- Ashlyn Buckreis 462, Davon Love 438, Aaron Wong 407, 518, Patricia Steele 516, Gary Fish 258. giers 176/443, Travis Jenkin 410, Yvonne Wescott 132/375, Bryan Wong 357, Shavon Love 355. Copper Bucket: Joe Myers 259/742, Judy Yeager 475, Wanda Kinard 153/369, Marianne Tochluk 358. Bobcats: Michael Penuliar 423, Marc Penuliar 409, J.T. Porras 279/663, Katherine Manzano 192, Randy John- Grandma’s/Grandpa’s: Don Keith 252/593, Ray Culp Edward Benavidez 360, Kameron Agulto 357, Guy Gainer ston 631, Rusty Yeager Jr. 245/629, Chas Wiggan 624, Ed 580, Billy Williams 579, Larry Cosgrove 229/679, Stan 349, Nolan Fox 338, Kyle Huber 315, Brennan Wingfield Dominguez 242, Steve Borosich 236. Murren 221/568, Pat Erwin 192/552, Vancie Keith 512. 214, Le’Ana Perez 320, Emily Jenkins 291, Taylor Buck 500 Classic: Petra Kaun 227/567, Carol Asher 223/555, Loose Change: Ray Minter 734, Juan Ellison 658, 264, Latasha Love 248, Chloe Spiegel 243. Candy Adams 549, Connie Wannomae 541, Cindy Domin- James Talley 630, Damian Sorbo 581, Shorty Ramos 578, Adult/Youth: Adults—Matt Mosley 601, Allen Tetter guez 203/529. Joe Lipsey 546, Shane Fangonilo 504, Mike Phillips 538, 590, Chris Porter 508, Edward Buckreis 489, Paul Davis Short N Sweet: Dale Rubin 268/759, Alexandra Athans Janet Love 503, Patrick Merola 255, John Woods Sr. 255, 311, Maria Kennedy 448, Rebecca Huber 352. Youth— 549, Elaine Bishop 192/505, Anthony Pavlowsky 246/706, Derrick Whitlock 232, Jo Anne Mount 192. Matthew Tetter 502, Kyle Huber 357, Marcus Mosley 353, Travis Coffman 680, David Athans 247/678, Kevin Gross Laughlin Bowler Bears: Jonathan Gale 267/748, An- Miles Davis 333, Brandon Demasters 166, Brianna Buck- 664, Patricia Gross 472, Elmer Bernal 244, Dave Temple- dre McNeal 226/618, Daunte Turner 225/611, James Tal- reis 291, Latasha Love 288, Morgan Kennedy 283. ton 243. ley 238/606, Annette Choi 529, Julie Grabinski 200/526, This weekend is Daylight Saving Time so move your The Classics: Mark Lenhoff 257/690, Rean Luttrell Sharon Abar 219/524. clocks an hour forward! 219/638, Pam Findl 247/604, Louis Enriquez 246/615, Bob Fil-Am Bowlers: Vic Hildago 279, Chris Eguilos Ballard 503, Pam Blake 213/590, Gayle Kirby 578, Bo Fo- 254/701, Rick Llaneta 249/699, Rey Santos 259/683, Dan gel 220/577, Sami Scott 211. Monzon 682, Tres Catalasan 263/667, Royce Angeles SFVCC Nikkei: Art Wake 265/684, Noriko Fukunaga 267/655, Stephen Gaucin 655, Veronica Lagmay 239/630, Get your entries in for 255/627, Harvey Nakamoto 247/648, Kirk Sasaki 647, Kev- Shirley Owens 256/618, Christy Estimo 220/615, Jean Co- in Eto 259/634, Mark Watanabe 225/623, Pei Eto 226/591, lin 604. Tami Shiotani 202/534, Hisako Kokubo 233/532, Yuko Su- Vegas Crackpots: Ronald Lewis 300/713, Gerald Wil- Tri-Senates Championship ruki 506, Ken Shinbashi 237. lilams Jr. 247/671, Gerald Brown 275/669, Carl Stokes Phil-Am: Paul Layosa 257/666, Helen Ventenilla 238/657, Alwyn Woods Sr. 254/651, Ecarum Sumpter 639, 204/504, Ely Palarca 212/600, Raul Ventenilla 254/598, Ellen Myers 236/662, Teka Williams 247/627, Kim Taylor Jhunn Alejandro 569, Cameren Guidry 227/563, Socorro 574, Greg Mobley 268. $15,000 Tourney King 500, Gilbert Molina 212. Laughlin Sunset: Jonathan Gale 299/798, Mike Dees by Dewann Clark JUNIORS 300/686, Ray Minter 246/682, Travis Morris 269/656, LAKEWOOD — Don’t wait until the last minute to secure Save The Date! Our Second Annual Junior Alumni James Matthews 245/655, Severiana Spiegel 202/556, your squads’ day and time in the 2nd annual Tri-Senates Cham- Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th. This Shirley Owens 214/551, Tami Wiley 506. pionship Tournament. The word is spreading fast throughout the will be a trio team tournament open to all current and for- Recycled Teens: B.J. 258/681, Rob Kordich 234/615, bowling world for this pinnacle tournament being held at Cal mer members of the Canoga Park Bowl youth program. Jim Burke 607, Ning Barcelona 227/568, Divina Buhay Bowl, in Lakewood, California. The deadline for entries is March Get your team together and catch up with all of your bowl- 515, Donna May 201/515. 15th. . The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 13th and ing friends from the junior days! Pin Heads: James Kennard 225/594, Jerry Waken Sunday, April 14th The $15,000 first prize is guaranteed based on 8 For 8: Melanie Ventura 79/140, James Guo 115/223, 202/524, Chuck Appleberry 203/523, Robert Roubinov 168 entries. Last year’s tournament paid out $10,000 to the win- Rory Winter 91/170. 521, Stacy Kelly 194/507. ning team with 128 entries and this year we are expecting twice Junior Royals: Keith Nelson 214/617, Moe Fienberg C-17 Sunset: Chuck Lew 636, Rand Carter 592, Baven that many! This tournament has become the talk of the town and 227/615, Justin Pluchino 205/538, Tyler Smith 190/536, Sung 488, Tina Cheung 518, Mike Eisenzopf 242, Richard has sparked the interest of bowlers from all over the country. We Julia Frias 510, Erik Godin 192. Llamas 206, Mario Cordova 174. Linda Williams 166. are expecting new bowlers to make their way out here to the West SENIORS L.B. Go Getters: Larry Martinez 574, Danny Collins Coast to bowl. The tournament requires participants to be mem- Seniors! Our next tournament will be the Three-Game 549, Steven Padgett 475, Jaclyn Padgett 522, Jim Thorpe bers of both USBC and TNBA. However, if you are a current No-Tap on March 12th at 12:30 p.m. Our 300 Jackpot is at 202, Steve Anderson 202, Tim Perez 165, Kelly Barnes USBC member but not a TNBA member, you may still bowl in $76 for this event. Come give it your best shot. As always 182. this premier event by simply purchasing TNBA’s annual $20.00 coffee and donuts will be served. Corona Ladies: Mel Leach 562, Audrey Louis 208/517. membership card. EVERYONE is welcome to bowl! 39’Ers Senior Trio: Congratulations to Ron Doll on Side-pots—Game One: Elaine Harmon 202; Game Two: This tournament is designed to attract bowlers of all types; his “300” game and 739 series. Carolyn Scherzberg Audrey Louis 208, Game Three: Betty Green 216. from recreational bowler and the senior bowler (over age 55) to 246/6332, Rick Dobris 268/732, Richard Greenzweight Young At Heart: Glenn Merchant 257/712, Charles the high average competitive bowler! This is a handicap tourna- 643, Rick Kopper 627, Scotty Alavazo 243/624, Lucy Tralla Gleason 257/700, Jim Plante 246/676, Ellis Houston ment based on 100% of the difference between the team entering 213/548, Mary Lauer 532, Carole Peire 503, Patricia Car- 247/642, Earl Hullett 237/640, James Johnston 232/627, average and 1050. The maximum team entering average is 1050 penter 481, Mel Neiditch 252, Mel Mathews 245, Shirl Ra- Frances Walker 217/549, Oritta Steel 217/535, Myra Kre- which is designed to make sure all teams get an equal opportu- damaker 209. men 508, Tauinaola Fetui 255. nity to win. Teams whose total entering average is 900 or less, 49’Ers Senior Trio: Carolyn Scherzberg 238/685, Mega Vegas: Juan Ellison 299/734, Greg Mobley will be in the running for bonus prize money. Also, bonus prize Richard Greenzweight 222/651, Rick Dobris 249/625, Dale 236/707, Eric Motschwiller 256/685, Kelly Wynn 641, Roi- money will be awarded to the highest scoring all senior teams. Simpson 214/609, Mel Neiditch 597, Keith Hazard 224/583, bert Cloyd 639, Juan Marin 239/637, Shorty Ramos 617, The bonus team prize pay offs will be based on the total number Eloise Valencia 507, Bev Zietz 502, Mary Lauer 487, Mar- Ruthie Jones 226/637, Tony Bramlett 509. of entries. ian McWilliams 470, Dick Lowe 216. Ramona Ladies: Julie Grabinski 545, Mattie Wylie 504, The tournament offers many other incentives specifically for Funtimers: Ron Doll 246/720, Carolyn Scherzberg Merrie Slagley 199, Doreen Savolskis 178. Side-pots— the bowlers within that squad. For every squad there will be an 209/565, Bill Robb 254/695, Bernice Nixon 212/523, Dan- Game One: Becky Carroll 237; Game Two: Merrie Slagley optional flat fee round robin “sweepstakes” doubles event, allow- ny Martinez 662, Rick Dobris 247/639, Robert Adams 629, 244; Game Three: Julie Grabinski 248. ing bowlers to compete as doubles partner with all others select- Lucy Tralla 546, Candida Johnson 535, Candy Adams 505, Bowling Stones: Daniel Albino 569, Victor Lorenzo ing that option for that squad. Most squads usually generate a Rick Kopper 250, Mel Neiditch 236. 382, Paula Sammons 334, Elvia Malvido 266, David Al- large number and variety of brackets and various side pots. In Everyone have a great week and don’t forget it’s bino 174, Jeff Fujimoto 115. addition, our very popular “team eliminator” will be the kick off Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Cal Bowleros: Angela Hillig 226/607, Carolyn Rousseau event for each squad. All of these “squad incentives” will be paid 218/605, Brenda Durnin 214/589, Mary Smyth 212/563, off right after the squad is over (with the exception of the round Millie Buckles 211/540. Side-pots—Game One: Carolyn robin sweepstakes.) Rousseau/Millie Buckles/Brenda Durnin 219; Game Two: Bowlers are allowed to participate multiple squads as long 310-533-9595 Carolyn Rousseau 218; Game Three: Angela Hillig 244. as they change the team roster with at least two different bowl- Kings and Queens: Daryl McCloud 300/803, Anthony ers each time. All teams must be mixed teams of five members owned and operated by Smith 774, Kevin Peterson 290/768, Emmerson Wafer and must have at least two women and two men. There are five Tim and Diana Albin 277/765, Alton Arnold 758, Vern Adams 747, Curtis McCa- squads available to choose from, Saturday, April 13 at 9am, 1pm nn 287/738, Euria Schufford 729, Felecia Tripp 235/648, and 5:30pm or Sunday, April 14 at 9am and 1pm. For your con- Maria Bacos 237/641, Deb White 235/635, Sue Cant 632, venience an advertisement with the entry form is available in this Mike Haynes 289. issue of the Bowling News or you may download, fill out or pay Marcus Lemons Vegas Outlaws: Demetrius Reed for your entry form on-line at: http://tri-senatesofsoca.tnbainc. 279/795, David Ferguson 266/760, Ramiro Garcia 268/742, org Chuck Weeks Jr. 286/726, Thorton Gregg 277/722, Leon For more questions or more information you may call the Tri- LocatedLocated Inside Inside AMF Rossmoor Bowl-O-Drome Bowl Bradford 264/716, Phylissia Smith 224/647, Teya Wood- Senate office at 310-846-4596 and contact tournament director, 21915 S. Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 man 226/630, Rochelle Banks 593. Eugene Richardson ext. 450, assistant tournament director, Karl Gobs and Gals: Gary Wright 780, Juan Ellison 725, Em- Downs ext. 493. See ad page 8. 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by David Yamauchi Van Rijsbergen Captures First Open Title Wesley Low Jr. Blasts 300/805 San Bernardino — The JAT headed east to the Inland Empire and a trip to Del Rosa Lanes. The lanes started pretty ENTRYS CLOSE open as Wesley Low Jr. shot out of the gate with a 249-300- 256-805 series including the perfecto. That propelled him to the 5-game qualifying lead at +190. Close on his heels was Mark MARCH 15TH Curtis Jr. at +139, Treven Goldsmith at +99 and Spencer Van Rijsbergen at +80. Low-to-qualify was Bobby Hornacek at +13; every bowler who was plus made the cut.

Bowling the classic format, the top-10 made their way to Match Play. Scores remained high and after 5 more games tour- nament leader Wesley Low Jr. was lapping the field at +439 in- cluding closing games of 223-258-227 to take the top spot in the top-4 roll-off. Spencer Van Rijsbergen locked up the second- seed with strong 233 and 256 games to finish at +285. Tyler Salverda climbed to the three-seed with 223-237-265 games to get to +217 and Treven Goldsmith rounded out the championship finals at +159.

In the stepladder finals the first match paired up (4) Treven Goldsmith against (3) Tyler Salverda. The match was close but Pickwick Bowl Did HOWARD CORBETT in the end it was Salverda advancing 233-198. Salverda then 921 Riverside Dr. faced (2) Spencer Van Rijsbergen. Van Rijsbergen was locked in playing the lanes perfectly and striking his way to a 259-228 Burbank, CA 91506 win. That put Van Rijsbergen up against top-seed Wesley Low Jr. by Tish Plotkin (818) 842-7188 Bowl 301? who had a great look all day. In that match, Van Rijsbergen was by Frank Weiler wearing out the track area, pounding out the front-8 and leaving BURBANK — Here we are in March already. Time sure does LAS VEGAS — Empire Bowl’s own Howard Corbett went Low Jr. in the dust 261-228 to win his first Open Division title. fly by when you’re having fun bowling! Here are the high scores to the South Point Hotel and Casino a couple of weeks ago for Nice bowling Spencer! for last week. the annual ELK’S (Fraternal Order of Elks) Championships and Sunday Night League: (scr) Jesus Cardenas 235, Vickie came home a winner. When home rumor spread that Howard Our next event is the second Adult/Member tournament of the Jovicic 189, Dan Linzmeier 716, Julieta Ward 521. (hdcp) Brian bowled a 301 game! I had to find out what happened and caught year at AMF Carter Lanes this Sunday. Remember, there are two Drown 298, Gloria Scheer 239, Chris Gayer 763, Aileen Cam- up with Howard last Thursday at the Colton Avenue lanes. divisions- 409 and under handicap and 410+ scratch. We hope cam 649. Howard told me that 301 was accurate. However, he didn’t everyone will come out and participate- this is the only handicap Senior Swingers: (scr) Gil Carriaga 203, Barbara Teitel bowl 301 but instead won $3.01 for his doubles score. I wished event we have all season so parents, brothers, sisters, friends, 209, Larry McDonald 536, Ruth Myren 531. (hdcp) Ace Wil- he had bowled 301 because I would have had something to write etc. can all put in a team and have a great time! Entry fee is $80 liams & Fred Rapp 219, Kay Samuelsen 251, Fred Rapp 616, about that would have been national news. Maybe international per team ($40 per bowler) and there will be scholarships for the Ruth Myren 690. news! youth finalists and gift cards for the adult finalists too. Hope to Monday 690: (scr) Ryan Hinchliffe 258, Baerbara Jimenez For all the experts out their, I want to know if a scratch 301 see you all on the lanes at AMF Carter this Sunday! 187, Dave Higgins 621, Glenda Nale 526. (hdcp) Bob Hazzard game is possible? What do you think? A few years ago I wrote 274, Erika Custer 221, Bobby Elliot 633, Betty Lou Loveless about PBA Regional Champion GUY CLEAR rolling a 309 For more information, log on to www.bowljat.org. 652. scratch game! Guy bowled his 309 game in a sanctioned league Practice League: (scr) Jay 239, Lesley Hansen 193, Tom- about thirty years ago. He did it by knocking down NINETEEN my Kientzy 597, Krystale Blue 425. (hdcp) Jacky Velour 275, PINS with the twelfth shot of his second game. You ask: how Amanda McCann 238, Tony Cusumano 735, Kim Burns 651. can anyone knock down nineteen pins with one shot? Guy did it Tuesday All Stars: Youth, non sanctioned. (scr) Coo- when his twelfth ball sent a pin flying from his lane onto an adja- per Hansen 124/227, Daniel Cristea 110/201. (hdcp) Cameron cent lane, knocking down nine pins on that lane. Those nine pins Sinkoski 139/263, Robbin Gladney 163/ 271, Katie Grosstephan were in addition to the ten he knocked down on his lane. So did 122/237. Guy bowl 309? Could Howard have bowled 301? Read below LA Metro Telco: (scr) Julio Garcia 246, Melanie Gam- for the ruling issued by the AMERICAN BOWLING CON- gene 165, Roger Desgroseilliers 630, Kathy Temple 444. (hdcp) GRESS. Jsck Roquemore 268, Joyce Hill 269, Bill Couch 692, Rita Gon- Anyway, Howard has competed in the ELK’S Tournament zales 637. since 1973. He has eight decades of life experience under his Orbits: Handicap only. Cathy Stevens 245, Terri Jowdy 239, belt and looks forward to many more years of Elk’s competition. Helen Vincent 236/652. Vicki Olivia 641, Diane Tait 621. Who knows, maybe a decade from now he will be bowling in his ICF Mixed Trios: Handicap only. Lou LeBlanc 276/721, 50 Elk’s tourney. Heck, he would only be 90 years old. Mary Zarycka 245, Kelly McDonough 267/683, Barbara Teitel Howard used “OLD RELIABLE” to earn his check. His ma- 236/687, Marvin Poretta 234/678, Rita LeBlanc 238/666, Doro- roon Columbia 300 Titanium Messenger has been accompanying JAT at Del Rosa — 3rd Tyler Salverda, Champ Spencer Van Rijs- thy Schmitz 638. him to Vegas for more years than he can remember. It is a ball bergen and 2nd Wesley Low Jr. Guys & Dolls: (scr) Julio Garcia 258, Karolyn Goss 171, that has earned Howard’s trust and confidence. Mitch Caldwell 663, Jill Gorney 488. (hdcp) Giacomo Veltri Howard knows how this ball will react under all circumstanc- 279, Debbie Martenson 240, Alvin McKinley 693, Peggy Ek- es. Wet or dry “old reliable” moves smoothly and predictably lund 718. in a concentric arc from the corner into the pocket. You would Wed. Night Hdcp: (scr) Andy Wong 262, Ellen Kwon 204, think Howard was a resurrected right handed EARL ANTHONY, Tristan Beaner 701, Rosa Tribble 563. (hdcp) Andrew Choy 292, if you saw him roll “old reliable.” Michelle Dunn 251, Bear McCans 724, Alison Sieh 675. Mr. Corbett would like to thank the BOWLING NEWS for Senior Foursome: (scr) Ron Durkee 213, Cres Cruz 184, recognizing his achievement and doubles partner PATTY TRAST Jim DeAngelo 519, Julie Peters 454. (hdcp) Fred Rapp 235, Mar- for bowling with him. JUNIOR AMATEUR TOUR cy Keables 227, Jesse Menez 652. Now back to the American Bowling Congress (ABC) and Thursday 890: (scr) Phil Nunez 266, Cortney Lyon 203, Paul Guy’s 309 game.   LeBlanc 725, Ramona Gardner 539. (hdcp) Dana Rouse 283, Guess what, the ABC ruled that while Guy may have knocked Patsy Cochran 251, Ace Robson 785, Beth Jensen 673. down 309 pins he only scored 300! WHAT? ABC officials ex-   plained that the nine pins knocked down on the adjacent lane VOLUME 74, NO. 10 were out side the “field of play” and did not count towards Guy’s  California score. 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New Sponsor ‘FINANCIAL ADVISORS’ is Adding Money to Super Pots and Sweepers The Financial Advisors Super Sweeper Sidepot $10 weekly entry fee per bowler, with half of the money being paid out each week, and the other half going to- wards the huge payouts on sweeper night at the end of the season. With 47 entries on Monday, the Financial Advisors sidepot is looking at $235 in the weekly sidepot and $9000 estimated for sweeper night. The top three series will get paid, as well as the top 16 games bowled that night. Bowlers are eligible to cash in each game. Financial Advisors Super Sweeper Sidepot, will be adding $1,000 to the total collected. If you win 2 Super Pots all season you’ll be ahead before we even get to sweepers with the $9000 payout. 100% of all money collected will be paid out for the season. TOP 10 LAST WEEK STANDINGS ROUND 4 GJC SERVICES LEAPS INTO (On the “U.S. Open Shot” Round) ( Week 3 of 7 ) * Non Sport / PBA League 636 Paul Varela GJC Services 13 FIRST — 5/0 WIN OVER SYSCO 613 Billy Myers Jr. Threadworks 12 DOWNEY — GJC had only the fifth highest series of the night, but they out 612 Miguel Garcia A.B.T.A. 11 shot SYSCO $$ by 200 sticks. The GJC foursome posted consistent 500’s; 610 Ramiro Garcia Jamie Rovner 528, Greg Neuer 542, Kevin Valmonte 584 and Sol Cericos Junior Amateur Tour 10 553. On the SYSCO side, Charlie Kinstler was the high scorer at 520. Re- 610 Ramon Torres Pro Approach 9 ally?? Must be all that practicing you get to do! 607 Jon Diso Sysco $$ 8 THREADWORKS dropped into 2nd with 12 points followed by A.B.T.A. at 11 points. So next week GJC will be matched against THREADWORKS. 606 Herbert Jones Herzog Insurance 8 Oh boy Eric, here’s your chance. Huddle up with Paul, Ryan and Mikey— 604 Arnold Cheesman Linder Insurance 8 plan your strategy — and come out striking. Another 2300 series may not be enough —they ain’t goin’ down easy! 603 Deon Griffin Tifco Industries 7 JUNIOR AMATEUR TOUR has a clamp on the fourth spot. So many great 595 David Cogswell Clydes Video Games 6 bowlers came out of the J.A.T., they would make awesome teams. Some are on tour, some are Hall of Famers and some are Ebonite stars. Thanks J.A.T. Bowlium $$$ 6 for caring about Junior Bowlers! TOP 2 TEAMS ROUND 4 Western Pacific Bowling Supply 6 Miguel Garcia’s league high game of 267 was the Financial Advisors num- GJC Services THREADWORKS A Different Look Cabinets 6 ber of the night. Nice trip to the bank! Jamie Rovner Paul Varela Side-pots went cheap. #One ..... Eric Snow captured with a 219. (Were you Mike Cammarata Ryan Cunningham Ultimate Hdcp. Bowling Tour 5 the only one in the Pot???) Oh, Oh, no free soda for me this week!!! Greg Neuer Eric Snow $ 3 Arnold Cheesman’s 226 was worth $72 for game two. Keith Laing’s 226 Kevin Valmonte Mikey Villarreal was worth $216 for the game three pot. ‘Tis a new game called, “Pick-A-Pot”! Power House Video Games 2 I’m interested in stats. So here goes. Vic Fabris Before Monday night the league was averaging 196. They averaged a sea- son low of 177 making the new league average 194. Can’t remember this league EVER this low. What’s the answer? Lanes? Oil? Balls? Bowlers? De- sire? Talent? Knowledge? All of the above???

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