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Reno Event Generates by David Gordon Fernandez, who was originally Single Largest Bowl For FULLERTON—Sunday the alternate after qualifying, got morning in Fullerton welcomes in to match play in the 16th The Cure ® Donation back the JAT Farm Club after a spot. He ended match play in Guests at Eldorado Hotel few weeks off. AMF Carter the 6th spot. Yes alternate posi- Casino food and wine Lanes played host to our most tion to alternate position in five tasting donate $250,000 recent tournament that brought games. to fight breast cancer out thirty bowlers to see if the To start off the finals, we had GREENDALE, Wis— 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood conditions met the high expec- 5th seed Curtis (+63) taking on Guests attending the Eldorado tations from previous events. 4th seed Jon Hogan (+99) as Hotel Casino Vine for Life food (562) 421-8448 In the qualifying round Eddie Hogan took the game AND the and wine tasting event in Reno, Sayles led the way behind games mind of Curtis 223-220. So Nev., on Oct. 5 collectively do- Saturday of 231-262-245 and was plus Curtis exits talking to himself as nated $250,000 for United States 106 after the first five games. Hogan advances to meet 3rd seed Bowling Congress Bowl for the Other high scores in qualifying Carrillo (+128). Now being a Cure®, a fund-raising program No-Tap came in from Justin Foster 224- gentlemen, Hogan did not let this benefiting the Susan G. Komen 248, Jon Hogan 242, Kevin Jones match be so close as he posted a Breast Cancer Foundation. 236, Steven Sensabaugh 236, 212-192 victory to say good-bye The funds, generated by Nov. 4th Jonathan Greenhalgh 235, to Carrillo. However, now ticket sales and individual dona- BRUNSWICK COVINA BOWL STROKE VICTIM BOWLERS Michael May 229, James Bael against the veteran Sayles (+134) tions, represent the largest Ed Ippoliti and Barbara Ward are both in wheelchairs, but man- 228, Joey Marino 226-224, the tables were turned. Sayles single-event donation made to age to average in the 140’s, thanks to the ramps. Yes, the leagues 5 PMPM5 Mark Curtis 224, and Thomas advanced into the final pairing Bowl for the Cure® since the are sanctioned! Hogan 224, The cut line for with a 232-197 win. So here program’s inception in 2000. All match play was minus 73. against top seed Jones (+198) proceeds from the event will Entry Fee:$40 Many of the bowlers didn’t Sayles took the first match 236- support efforts of the Susan G. For “Strokers” No wake up until they found them- 227. Then it was Jones’ turn Komen Breast Cancer Founda- Sidepots selves in match play. However, with a 214-212 win. And then tion, with 75 percent remaining early riser Sayles still marched with both bowlers tired, Jones in the local area and benefiting Mountain Is Too High on with the tournament high took the last match, the tourna- the Northern Nevada Affiliate. by Carol Mancini Optional game of 268 and a 220 game. ment and his first title 176-157. “Many thanks to Don and COVINA — Every Tuesday and it is! Most must learn to use Charlie Hair made the papers Congratulations Kevin. Rhonda Carano, owners of the Friday a determined group of their left arm, a new way to with a 266 game, followed by By the way, as for Mark Eldorado Hotel Casino in Reno, bowlers take to the lanes at speak, and get over the fear of 6 Games Albert Fernandez 257-236, J. Curtis. He was last seen with for their wonderful relationship Brunswick Covina Bowl. These going out in public. Hogan 242, A.J. Garcia 236, the men in white from Bellevue, with the United States Bowling 2 unique leagues are made up of Bowling does it for these war- Jones 223-224, Justin Foster still muttering to himself, I Congress,” said Linda Smith, stroke victims, cancer survivors, riors. They do battle in city and Tuesday Night Special 223, Deanna Carrillo 222, Curtis SHOULD’VE WON THAT board president of the Northern friends and relatives. state tournaments. Have ap- 221, and Allie Ijams 221. GAME! Nevada Komen Affiliate. “We In 1994, Anne Clifford, mem- peared on Channel 4 T.V. What A lot of position movement Our next tournament will be are so grateful to the many local ber of the San Gabriel Valley a thrill! 9 PM - 11 PM during match play while two of on November 4th at Brunswick sponsors who supported the W.B.A., made a trip to the na- Their mascot is the Bumble the top five had to jump five Covina Lanes. Check-in begins Vine for Life gala evening of fine tional W.I.B.C. tournament and Bee. The bee, aerodynamically $ 20.00 per lane positions to get there and sur- at 7:15 and will close at 7:50. wines and fabulous foods.” convention. On her return, Anne is unable to fly. (Body too big, prises among the other three. JAT members, please be on time. Vine for Life was held in decided to share her experience wings too small.) But HE doesn’t However, Fernandez made the Until then, see ya. honor of Breast Cancer Aware- with the patients at the Covina know it, so he flies! includes shoes ness Month in support of Bowl Stroke Center. Stroke Motto, “You Are for the Cure®. Attendees Some of the patients were Never Fully Dressed Until You Thursday Night Special sampled Ferrari Carano wines former bowlers and had a desire Put On Your Smile”. and food prepared by Eldorado to give it a try again. Many of these bowlers have chefs. Anne obtained a ramp, some received awards for 200 games 9 PM - 11 PM The Bowl for the Cure® lane time, transportation, light and average in the 140’s. The program has raised nearly $5 weight balls and a couple of national average for women is 1.75 / game -3.00 shoes million since the 2000-01 bowl- coaches. Namely Paula Harris only 138, so maybe we should ing season. USBC members na- and Marie Fisher. practice more. tionwide hold local events and Most stroke victims loose the One of the problems confront- collect pledges throughout the use of at least one arm, legs and ing the Strokers, is the constant FRIDAFRIDAFRIDAYYY season with proceeds benefiting speech. Imagine getting dressed, upkeep of the ramps. Help is Bowl for the Cure® and local groomed, into the wheelchair, needed in the form of money for Komen Affiliates. Last year out of wheelchair and into the new ramps, or material and man- NONONO---TTTAPAPAP AMF Carter Lanes - October 22, 2006 (l-r): Eddie Sayles alone, USBC members raised car. power to repair the old ones. - 2nd; Kevin Jones - 1st; Jon Hogan - 3rd. more than $656,000. Once you reach the bowling Any help or small donation is 3 GAMES “We’re grateful to the center — out of the car, into the welcome. Better yet, visit the Eldorado and the Carano family wheelchair and into the bowl. Strokers League at Brunswick Every Friday for their unprecedented support Now, get down to the lanes, find Covina Bowl. You will be in- Forest Lanes Six Gamer Oct. 28 of our program,” said USBC a ball, or drag your ball along. spired to help. Say Hello to At 1:00 PM LAKE FOREST — Saturday, October 28th Forest Lanes will be Chief Officer of Tournaments Is bowling really worth that Anne Clifford, “SHE’LL GET running their monthly Scratch Six Gamer. Check-in starts at 12:30 and Events Roseann Kuhn. kind of effort? For these bowlers YA!” $15 ENTRY FEE and pins come down for practice at 1:00 P.M. sharp. Anyone can contribute to The $50 entry fee pays for lineage and prize fund. Optionals Bowl for the Cure® by contact- Walter Ray Williams Nabs $50,000 Open Includes Singles, 3-6-9 include sidepots, blocks, and brackets. Multiple ways to win. ing his or her local USBC asso- TOKYO — The first 2006 PBA/ESPN-TV show featured Walter If you have seen the list of past participants, you know you had ciation or donating via USBC’s Ray Williams winning the Japan Open $50,000 title Sunday, Octo- Sidepots, Insurance better bring your best game! bowl.com Web site. Bowlers can ber 22. & Scratch Series Mario will be on hand to sign-in or answer questions, 949-770- hold events at any time during It was a thriller, W.R.W. got 10 strikes tapped a seven for a 289 0055. the season and are encouraged against Pete Weber’s 223. 3-6-9 = $500.00 Forest Lanes is easy access off the 5 freeway (where it meets the to celebrate February as Bowl The next show, USBC Masters, October 29.