May 7, 2009 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday, May 7, 2009 Bowling News P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Liz Johnson Claims USBC Queens Title RENO, Nev. - At the start feels absolutely amazing.” ing a great career. She just of the week, Liz Johnson of Johnson, the top seed, nev- keeps fighting and seems to Cheektowaga, N.Y., had vir- er thought she would have a overcome everything.” tually written off her chances shot at the title this week after In reaching the title match, of capturing the 2009 United getting off to a rocky start and Kulick took out Michelle Feld- States Bowling Congress landing in 71st place after the man of Auburn, N.Y., 221- Queens, the one title that had opening round of qualifying at 170, in the semifinal. Feldman always eluded her. the National Bowling Stadi- started with an open and Ku- Fast forward a few days um. She slowly moved up the lick never trailed in the match. and Johnson found herself standings and fought through Kulick defeated Lisa Bish- Australian Belmonte Earns 2008-09 standing on the lanes wearing the double-elimination match- op of Belleville, Mich., the the Queens tiara, holding the play bracket undefeated to match before by starting with trophy and savoring a moment claim the title. nine consecutive strikes in a PBA Rookie of the Year Honors she had only dreamed about up “This week I bowled OK 262-224 win. Stepping up in SEATTLE—Australian 219.2 and earned $44,380. His Belmonte and his unique until that point. but my reaction wasn’t that the final frame in her bid for a two-handed bowling sensa- other top finishes during the method of bowling garnered good, and I barely won some televised perfect game, Kulick tion Jason Belmonte has been season were 10th place in the a great deal of media atten- matches,” said Johnson, who threw the ball a tad slow and named the Professional Bowl- season-opening PBA World tion throughout the 2008-09 now has 13 professional wom- it hooked through the head pin ers Association’s 2008-09 Championship, 11th in the season including appearances en’s titles including the 2007 and left the 3-4-6-7 split. Harry Golden Rookie of the Etonic Marathon Open, 12th on ABC’s Good Morning U.S. Women’s Open. “I’m a To open the championship Year. in the GEICO Plastic Ball America, NBC’s Today Show fighter, though. When it comes round, Bishop defeated Bren- Belmonte, whose revolu- championship and 15th in the and The Fox Network’s Fox & to anything, especially bowl- da Edwards of Mansfield, Tex- tionary bowling style will be Denny’s Dick Weber Open. Friends. ing, I’m going to fight my way as, 221-199. After leaving the featured on ESPN’s E:60 pro- “To have won the same He was also featured in the through.” 3-4-6-7-9-10 split in the final gram Tuesday at 7 p.m. East- award as guys who I look up to Wall Street Journal, Los Ange- Johnson and Kulick both frame, Bishop converted the ern, won The Bowling Foun- as bowlers like Chris Barnes, les Times, ESPN The Maga- got off to hot starts in the spare to keep her hopes alive. dation Long Island Classic, Tommy Jones, Ryan Shafer zine, Denver Post, Boston Liz Johnson championship match. After Edwards could have advanced earning him an exemption to and the legend Pete Weber is Globe and ESPN.com among Johnson left a 7 pin on a solid with three consecutive strikes compete on the 2009-10 Lum- extremely cool and reward- many other media outlets. Johnson defeated 2007 pocket shot, she rattled off in the 10th frame, but left the ber Liquidators PBA Tour. ing,” said Belmonte. “I hope The Rookie of the Year Queens champion Kelly four consecutive strikes. 6-10 on her first shot. The 25-year old from Or- that my career as a full-time honor is named after the late Kulick of Union, N.J., 247- Kulick, however, started The Queens champion- ange, Australia made the match player on the Lumber Liquida- hall of fame PBA Tour tourna- 204, to earn the title before a the game with five strikes ship round was conducted on play field six times and cashed tors PBA Tour is just as suc- ment director Harry Golden crowd of nearly 1,500 at the before disaster struck. In the lanes specially constructed in eight of the nine events he cessful as my first season. I and is voted on by the PBA Reno Events Center. The vic- sixth frame, Kulick left the inside the Reno Events Cen- entered during the 2008-09 am excited and very thankful membership and a select group tory earned her $30,000 and a Greek Church, the 4-6-7-9- ter, which will host the USBC Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour to the all of those who voted of bowling writers. place among bowling’s biggest 10 split, and fell into a deficit Convention this weekend. The season. Belmonte averaged for me.” names as Queens champion. from which she would never same lanes will be used to tape “This is the most presti- recover. Bowling’s Clash of Champi- gious women’s event, and to After converting the 2 pin ons, a USBC event, which will be in the company of some in the sixth frame, Johnson air on CBS Sports on May 9 of the women who have won strung together three more from 4-6 p.m. Eastern. “King of Bowling” Wednesdays ESPN2 this is amazing,” said Johnson, strikes to easily claim the The Queens, which is pre- who finished second to Shan- championship. sented by Eldorado, Silver non Pluhowsky at the 2006 “This is the one title that Legacy and Circus Circus, fea- Queens. “I was so close to has eluded her, and she earned tured a field of 251 of the top winning the title in 2006, and it today,” Kulick said. “If there female bowlers in the world it took me a couple of months is any bowler I want to finish competing for a total prize to get over that loss, but this second to, it’s Liz. She’s hav- fund of $200,000. Janine Primrose Wins 2009 USBC Senior Queens RENO—Janine Primrose Despite finding herself shots of the third game, while of Gardnerville, Nev., came down 28 pins against Miller- Miller-Mackie was unable to back from an early deficit to Mackie after the first game, double early in the game. defeat Dana Miller-Mackie Primrose, who competed in “The quick start to the fi- of Albuquerque, N.M., in the her first USBC Senior Queens, nal game put the pressure on championship match of the fought her way back in the sec- my opponent early,” Primrose 2009 United States Bowling ond game to square the series said. “Dana is such an awe- Congress Senior Queens at the up at 397 after two games. some bowler that it actually National Bowling Stadium on “I think it was nerves go- makes me nervous, so I knew I Wednesday. ing in,” Primrose said. “I dug couldn’t let down.” Primrose, who was the only myself a hole in every match In accepting her tiara, tro- undefeated bowler leading of this tournament, but fortu- phy and prize check, Primrose What’s Happening This Weekend? up to the final match, bowled nately made my way out of dedicated her performance to ABT Orange County Saturday May 9 BYE games of 164, 233 and 231 on each one. her mother, who had recently ABTA Saturday May 9 BYE her way to a 628-598 victory in After evening up the series, passed away. the three-game, double-elimi- I felt I had the momentum go- “This was for her,” Prim- Donkee Sunday May 10 Friendly Hills Lanes nation match play finals. She ing into the final game, and it rose said. “I expected her to be JST Sunday May 10 Empire Bowl received $3,000 and a tiara for came at the right time.” with me this week, but I know NABI San Diego Saturday May 9 Sea N’ Air Lanes the win, while Miller-Mackie That momentum helped she was looking down on me WCST Saturday / Sunday May 9 & 10 Pahrump Nugget Lanes took home $1,700. Primrose strike on her first five today.” 6 Gamer - $300.00 1st Place NEW DAY AND START TIME!! check-in SUNDAY, May 17th at 5PM 4:30 • Entry Fee: $50 Optional - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 • Call Alan at (949)770-0055 for more info. U.S.B.C. Challenge Shot Oil Pattern Used (562) 421-8448 BOWL FOR FUN! Page 2 BOWLING NEWS May 7, 2009 LAS Special Cash Prizes Out of Higher VEGAS WEST COAST SENIOR TOUR TRAVEL Cash Places For Super Seniors Ages LEAGUE 70 & Up For WCST Ebonite Singles PRESENTS By Alice D.A. WRIGHT DICK SANDERS Meglemre by Dick Sanders PRESIDENT-WCST TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR LONG BEACH—Al- LAS VEGAS —Beginning with the Santa Fe Lanes, Las Ve- though the Travel league is gas, NV, WCST Ebonite Singles Tournament on the week-end of WCST EBONITE SINGLES TOURNAMENTS FOR taking a bye for the summer, June 13-14, and for all future singles tournaments left in 2009, we will be submitting col- Bowlers entering in the Super Senior Division, ages 70 & up, MAY, JUNE, 2009 umns of interest to our bowl- will have a chance to cash, for extra prizes out of higher cash ers about what’s happening places, this will be on a one for four entry basis. All bowlers in MAY 9-10 LIMITED OPENINGS! MAY 30-31 on the USBC bowling scene. the Super Senior Division are eligible to cash for the Finals, or We are delighted to report PAHRUMP NUGGET LANES HARLEY’S CAMARILLO LANES places out of the finals, only the ages of 70 & older will be eli- the proposed USBC dues gible for out of the higher cash places. PAHRUMP, NV. $1000.00 Added CAMARILLO, CA increases, submitted at the At the time of this article, this tournament in Las Vegas, al- 2 Squads. Saturday, May 9, 2009. 2 squads, Saturday, May 30, 2009. recent Reno USBC Annual ready one half filled as 80 entries will be the maximum entry Each squad bowls 10 games straight Each squad bowls, 10 games straight Meeting, did not meet the field. Santa Fe Lanes, has given us the use of 40 lanes, with Super Seniors: Start at 8:30AM. Seniors: Start at 8:30AM required 2/3 vote necessary Qualifying, beginning on Saturday, June 13th at 10:00AM. Lanes to be stripped & Re-Oiled Lanes to be stripped & Re-Oiled to pass by the 1,165 attend- Check In Time: 9:15AM. Seniors: Start at 2:00PM Super Seniors: Start at 1:30PM ing delegates. Also, many Bowlers will be bowling 10 games straight on the “House changes were made in USBC Shot” of the center. Entry Fee: $170.00 for current WCST Mem- $170.00 Entry Fee for current $170.00 Entry Fee for current rules for the upcomming sea- bers. Guests to add $15.00 to that fee. Non Members wishing to WCST Members, Guests add $15.00 WCST Members, Guests add $15.00 son so be sure to read your enter, may join the WCST, and save the Guest Fee: Membership st Finals: Sunday, May 10th, for both Finals: Sunday, May 31 for both rules book when they are fee is $60.00, and good for one year from the time you sign up. Divisions start at 8:30AM. Divisions, start at 8:30AM. made available. For residents of Nevada and surrounding areas, there are still 6 5 game optional singles sweeper A couple of league rules WCST Ebonite Singles Tournaments in Nevada, upon which you Friday, May 8th, starts at 3:00PM. changes are worth noting only need to have bowled in three of them to be eligible for the now. A league may adopt finals singles tournament of the year for current WCST Members rules to proclaim co-league only, for the week-end of December 12-13, 2009 at the Riverside JUNE 13-14 JUNE 20-21 champs now, instead of the Casino Lanes in Laughlin, NV. SANTA FE LANES MISSION HILLS BOWL former roll-off rule. Also, a $2000.00 will be the added money, to be pro-rated between LAS VEGAS, NV MISSION HILLS, CA league may decide a mini- the Senior & Super Senior Divisions. Nevada Tournaments left One Squad: Saturday, June 13, 2009 One Squad: Saturday, June 20, 2009 mum number of members for for 2009. May 9-10, Pahrump Nugget Lanes, Pahrump, NV, a legal game and that can be $1000.00 added. June 13-14, Santa Fe Lanes, Las Vegas, NV. Bowl 10 straight games, starting at Bowl 10 straight games, starting at of interest to 4 and 5 member August 15-16, Orleans Casino Lanes, Las Vegas, NV, $500.00 10:00AM. Check In Time: 9:15AM 12:00 Noon. Check In Time: 11:30AM teams. added. September 26-27, Sunset Station (Strike Zone), Hender- $170.00 Entry Fee: Current WCST $170.00 Entry Fee: Current WCST Of special interest is the son, NV. November 7-8, Southpoint Bowling Lanes, Las Ve- Members. Guests add $15.00 Members, Guests add $15.00. BVL announcement that gas, NV, $500.00 added. Check the WCST Website at www. Finals,: Both Divisions, Sunday, June Finals: Both Divisions, Sunday, June Virgina was top BVL State westcoastseniortour.com, the Tournament Schedule page for all 14th, start at 8:30AM. 21st, start at 8:30AM contributor of the year with tournaments left for the balance of 2009. 5 Game Optional Singles Sweeper, more than $19,000.00 dona- The Finals for the Santa Fe Lanes Tournament for both divi- th tion Remember when Cali- sions will be held on Sunday, June 14th, starting at 8:30AM. Friday, June 12 to start at 2:00PM fornia had a lock on that title There will be a 5 game optional singles sweeper on Friday, ************************************************************************ year after year? June 12th to start at 2:00PM. Check In Time, 1:15PM. $60.00 NOTE: For All WCST Ebonite Singles Tournaments left in 2009, there will be No news about the new to enter. For all entries, pays one cash place for every 4 entries, special cash prizes out of higher money for Super Seniors of the ages of 70 & above. center being added to the with a $500.00 1st place prize, if 40 or more bowlers are en- They will be paid on a one for 4 basis. Vegas travel league schedule tered. Special cash prizes for super seniors out of higher cash ************************************************************************ yet, and it’s still up in the air places one for 5 bowlers entered. Call the WCST Office now at regarding the league being 760-363-8141 or my cell phone at 760-792-4596, or E-Mail your *CALL THE WCST OFFICE FOR RESERVTIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE 14 or 16 teams. No inquries reservations to [email protected]. NOW AT 760-363-8141 OR THE CELL PHONE 760-792-4596. yet, to request a franchise WCST WEBSITE: INDEX & INFORMATION PAGES. in the 4-member Classified www.westcoastseniortour.com. E-mail: [email protected] league, but we have had a ************************************************************************ couple of individuals submit- ting names to join a team, or be a sub. Any one interested in the above may call me at (562) 423-1567. 6019997A1jet CC-Bowling News 4/27/09 10:26 AM Page 1 May 7, 2009 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 Bowl With The World’s Greatest Senior Bowlers

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Valley in the final position round. $1500 First Place After matching Yoma with strikes, Abakumoff hit a bump in 7th frame and Yoma continued with (based on 16 teams) 10 in a row only to be tapped with 10-pin standing on his 11th ball. Yoma spared for his season best 289 while Big Ed in 8th and 9th spared in 10th for a 255. Bob Jones has the league’s season -Bowl 17 weeks high game, 298. In 2nd game, Yoma lost his carry and finished with a 171 while Big Ed kept on striking until an -$20/bowler/week open in 8th frame and spare in 9th and struck out for another 255. In the 3rd game, it was all Big -League bowled on USBC/PBA-approved patterns Ed with strike, spare and 10 in a row for a neat 280 for the league’s season high 790 series, 10 pins short of a much pursued 800. Then Big Ed struggled to finish with a 202 for the league’s season -Five different patterns used high 992 series replacing Darrell Stogryn’s 896. Meanwhile, Yoma continued his struggle with 186 and 176 for a 822. -No cap on team strength Stogryn, himself did well that afternoon with games of 222-211-219 and finished with a much -Bonus points for games 210 and higher needed 258 for a remarkable 910, his 6th 900 in this league raising his average to league leading 217. Abakumoff’s 992 raised his average to 205. Bob Jones had a miserable start with 135 and closed with 226-198-234 for a 792, eight pins short of an 800 and dropping his average to 204. Yoma finished with 198 average. Also on the honor roll were Paul Taffolla with 204/723, Gardy Rodgers 721, Andy Lorenzo 702 Brunswick Classic Lanes and Don Millwee 203-216. Millwee had a miserable start but finished strong for a 694 series. Jim 1800 Hamner Ave. Norco, CA 92860 Mohr and Robert Taylor both had 692, 8 pins short of being placed on the Roll. Abakumoff’s 280 with Taffolla’s 204 helped their Riverside to a 609 3rd game, Stogryn’s 258 and (951) 734-8410 Millwee’s 216 gave their El Camino Village a 606 game and Jones’ 234 pushed his Los Angeles to a Contact Jon Diso for more information 612 game. Riverside had a prior 628 as the league’s high team game but it’s 2363 season high team series takes precedence and S.F. Valley’s 623 takes the season high team game. Riverside wrapped up the league title with the 5th point from Taffolla’s 204 in 3rd game on way to a 13-7 victory over S.F. Valley. Valley took 3 points in first game but could not continue the same course in other games and placed 2nd. 4th place Los Angeles over took Glendale and moved up to The Oldest Bowling Tournament in third with 13-7 win over Glendale. While Glendale dropped to 4th, El Camino Village stayed in 5th with a 12.5-7.5 win over 6th Southern California is to be held at place Tri-Cities. The league thanks Del Rio’s Keystone Lanes in Norwalk BullDog Coffee Club G.M. Mike Cammarata and 90% of 220 his staff for being good host. Every Sunday at The league will hold its season You must be 70 years + to qualify! Handicap ending sweepstakes at Bryan Alpert’s Pickwick Bowl. All Entries MUST be pre-paid Westminster Lanes at 10:30 AM DECLINING ENTRIES IN LADIES & ALL AVERAGES WELCOME DEAF TOURNAMENTS This economic situation may Sign ups start at 9:30 AM • Entry Fee: $21 be the cause of declining entries May 23, 2009 in some deaf tournaments na- tionwide. 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PRIZE FUND BASED ON ENTRIES May 7, 2009 BOWLING NEWS Page 7 “Ahhhhh, The Sweet Smell JAT Farm Club of Blueberries”, said by David Gordon WINNETKA – I’m back to give you loyal readers an update on the JAT Farm Club. I’ve got some catching up to do, so we’ll Gary Armstrong After start with our 14th tournament back on April 19th. The site was Canoga Park Bowl, where we had a good turnout of 34 bowlers. Bowling a Perfect 300 Unfortunately, family matters preventing me from attending this tournament which may have been a good thing, because I surely by Treesa Spencer would have tracked down the culprits of the oil pattern laid out. LAKE FOREST—Picture it: The Tuesday night Business Low scoring for the Farm Club with a tournament average Network League was in the first game of the night, everyone of only 162. However, some of the highlights did include Frank was bowling along as usual, cheering, laughing, and sipping their Pacheco with the tournament high game of 267 in qualifying. drinks. Other highs throughout the entire tournament (in order of finish) Suddenly everyone noticed that Gary Armstrong had the first were posted by Stevn Roderick 221-222, Godfrey Galsim 238, seven strikes in a row. The laughter and loud talk seemed to low- Colton Chandler 223, Christian Hernandez 226-224, Gabriella JATFC Canoga Park Bowl - 04/19/2009 (l-r): Godfrey Galsim er by about seventy five percent and all eyes rotated to the lane Mayfield 223, Ryan Melton 243, Randall De Leon 234, Tristan – 2nd; Stevn Roderick – 1st; Gary Smith – 3rd. where Gary was about to throw another perfect pocket strike for Beaner 234, and Steven Alford 222. De Leon led the group after a total of eight straight. five at minus 17 and the last spot to advance dropped all the way The noise settled down another notch or two as everyone down to minus 126. Junior Elims is Back! watched when Gary proceeded to bury the ninth ball in the pock- A lot of shuffling took place during match play with Galsim by David Gordon et for another perfect strike. jumping 8 positions to take of the top spot at plus 69 going into Then came the tenth frame: There was dead silence all through the finals. In the first match of those finals we had Victor Hil- NORWALK – Summer is almost here and that means Junior the house, not a ball was rolling except Gary’s new “Storm Hy- vano (-74) take out the 4th seed Brandon Pekins (-41) 213-157. Elims time. Yes, we are back at Keystone Lanes, for this popu- road” blueberry ball. Victor was then removed by the 3rd seed Gary Smith (-12) 204- lar summer long event, showcasing some the best junior bowl- Gary paused, wiped his ball and took a deep breath. It was 147, and then he exited by the hands of 2nd seed Roderick (+22) ers in Southern California. Junior Elims features a nine-session obvious he wasn’t going to blow this chance by rushing. He then 192-145. In the final match of the day Roderick and Galsim went qualifying round of four games with a top half cut advancing into focused on his mark and proceeded to throw the next three balls head to head. From what I hear, a couple of errant shots from match play. The scratch event is held at Keystone Lanes at 2:00 right in the pocket. both bowlers gave the slim victory to Roderick 194-192 and his on Saturdays, giving the bowlers plenty of time to get there fol- There before his very eyes the telescore read 300. Everyone first big Farm Club Title. Congratulations Stevn, even though lowing their morning center leagues (if any). including Gary threw their arms in the air and yelled as loud as you would never know it from the photo of the top three. Man The Junior Elims is a great way to keep up or develop your they could. what a sad picture. skills in preparation for the numerous summer tournaments and/ Gary flopped in his chair, probably trying to take it all in: His This past Sunday, the group took to the wood at Brunswick or the start of winter leagues. Recommended for averages 150 or lifetime dream had come true. West Covina Lanes. However, to do justice to the bowlers who higher in a 2-person team format for qualifying. Before he could really catch his breath the crowd was all over turned around in scoring and to post a much better photo, I’ll Come test yourself against some of the best or put yourself in him with hugs, handshakes, back pats, congratulations and ques- write the update for tournament 15 next week. Also past the the “best” category. Only $15 per session for the nine qualifying tions. “Is this your first 300 Gary?” “Yes,” he replied, “my high- word around to look at next week’s article for the invitees (top 24 sessions. Awards and scholarship to those deserving at the end of est game until now was a 268.” bowlers in points) to our Invitational tournament on May 17th at both qualifying and final rounds. The dates of the qualifying ses- “How long have you been bowling?” people wanted to know. Jewel City Bowl. Bowlers, stay close to the phone and email as sions are: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 (double session), 6/6, 6/20, 6/27, “My mother, Anatalie Armstrong, introduced me to bowling in I will be confirming your attendance this week. and 7/11, which works around some of the bigger tournaments. 1974 at Kona Lanes, that’s about 35 years ago,” he recalled. Therefore until next week, be safe and bowl good. Then match play will be on 8/1 and 8/8. 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17110 May 7, 2009 BOWLING NEWS Page 9 CLASSIFIED Glen Young 175, Daniel Brown 224, Myles Rascon-Lahr 243-230-211/684, Alec Aldapa 200, Thomas Wooten 186, CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT Nolan Smith 254. ADULTS-JUNIORS 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 JUNIORS Jade London 204, Ronald Lewis 209, Eric Brown Jr. 219, LAKEWOOD — Good News! Our weekly Senior No-Tap Marcus Quiller 200, Albert Crockett Jr. 235-223-278/736, by David Yamauchi is starting this Friday, May 8th and will run every Friday at Kristopher Fabian 192, Tylia Boudreaux 158. Devin Bidwell Is EPXceptional 2:00 p.m. here at Cal Bowl. There will be two divisions: 155 ADULTS The JAT headed east to Brunswick West Covina Lanes last & Below and 156 & Above. See our ad on the front page for Billy Foster 224, Culpepper 203, Louis Whitlock II 216- Sunday for the final regular tournament of the 2008-2009 season. full details or call the bowl at 562-421-8448. Looking forward 230/615, Paul Mehl Jr. 217, Albert Crockett 243, Victor The season-long Bracket Challenge Championship and Match to seeing all you seniors here on Fridays. Fabian 214-212-212/638, Daveon Nix 223, Matt Mosley Twenty-Five carryover were “must-go”. James Hefley cashed Everyone is reminding each other to sign-up for the Sum- 210, Ronald Russom 192-197/542. in on games of 228-256-213 to take the Bracket pot of $100 and mer League. Get your teams together, or invite an individual SUMMER LEAGUES ARE STARTING SOON! Devin Bidwell struck his way through the first 8 matched strikes to join the fun here at Cal Bowl. to claim the $300 Match Twenty-Five pool. As for the tourna- Remember to extend Happy Mother’s Day greetings to all ment, James Hefley led qualifying at +228 (238.0 avg.) while the Mothers you know on Sunday, May 10th. Matt Jones finished qualifying with a 278 to trail by just 12 pins. CAL STARS Trophies Low-to-qualify was Travis Zehntner at +82 who backed his way Betty Phillips 194-166-168/528, Gale Cervantes 161- State-of-the-art Computerized into the 12th spot when another bowler fell from 9th to 13th in the 168-182/511, Shonna Hernandez 130-146-231/507, Dottie Engraving (Roland Camm-2) last game. In the bracket, the top-4 qualifiers earned a first round Lawn 160-155-192/507. NEEDED: 1 LADY BOWLER, ANY bye then joined in as top-seed and 2nd –seeded two-handers Matt AVERAGE for our new league. Jones and James Hefley advance to the semis, but recently hot WEDNESDAY MIXED FIVE Personalized Charlie Hair (4) and two-hander James Hawkins (3) lost to even- Daryl Brandt 205-217-224/646, Paul Lacas 231-237- Heel Plates 310-533-9595 tual finalists Cameron Smith (5) and Devin Bidwell (6). In the 144/612, Will Nichols 199-190-221/610, Tony Ortiz 205- finals, Devin Bidwell and his new-life Columbia EPX (yeah, that 234-165/604, Don Ott 215-234-200/649, Shannon Santos owned and operated by EPX) were too much for Cameron Smith and his blistered, bleed- 199-224-213/636, Albert Viernes 211-214-188/613, Jay ing hand 227-188 and 244-212. Congratulations to Devin for Wilson 268-205-198/671, Emery Bontrager 204, Ray Clair Tim and Diana Albin taking over the points race with a nice win this Sunday. 211, Robert Groth 204, Steve Lizotte 212-224, Matt Mosley 245, Larry Movera 201, Greg Nardo 209, Reggie Oglesby Just Three Events Left This Season 212, Reggie Robins 211, Sonny Santos 206, Tommy Stock- Yes there are just three events left this season before our sum- berger 209, Jerry Williams 201. mer break. The JAT Invitational, Tournament of Non-Champi- YOUNG AT HEART ons and Tournament of Champions. Good luck to those bowlers Tua Sula 158-186-192/536, Marci Hansen 132-123- who will be aging-out at the end of this season (those over 19 108/363, Fale Sula 175-161-136/522, Gene Hansen as of August 1st) and we’ll see you in the Senior Division next 143-189-160/497, Albert Stephens 122-149-177/448, Eva Located Inside Rossmoor Bowl season! Hammons 74-107-82/263, Jessie Lane 135-142-164/441, Located Inside AMF Bowl-O-Drome James Kennard 155-192-186/533, Tom Pettway 175-168- 21915 S. Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 JAT Invitational Field Is Set 180/523, Willie Creer 177-127-118/422, Ellis Houston 158- The Top-12 bowlers in the points race are ready to go at this 203-237/598, Fred Contreras 167-148-158/473, Cathy An- year’s JAT Invitational at Jewel City Bowl in Glendale. Here derson 124-136-165/425, Pre Collier 181-215-168/564, Art are the eligible bowlers: Devin Bidwell, Charlie Hair, Brandon Nelson 105-188-143/436, Leroy Canaday 125-147-156/428, Kraye, Travis Zehntner, James Hefley, Jeremy Glover, DeeRonn Albert Burnett Sr. 172-184-177/533, Mary Spencer 127-154- Booker, Brent Shern, Matt Jones, Joey Chuo, Patrick Smith and 138/419, John Brider 136-135-133/404, Earl Hullett 152- Preston Fukumizu. If any of the top-12 cannot make the tour- 156-202/510, Walter Millsap 189-149-162/500, Ron McClain nament we will take alternates into the field in order of points. Sr. 172-187-135/494, Ben Jones Sr. 159-225-194/528, Ed Alternates (in order) are Max Slevcove, Aaron Wilson, Andrew Hansen 194-148-178/520, Don Jackson 100-134-169/403, Stewart and Natalie Jimenez. The Invitational will feature a spe- Josh Hudson 164-222-190/576, Almyra Perrizo 152-115- cial extended format and double points. Entry fee for the Open 112/379, Glenn Wright 106-135-159/400, Vern Willey 138- Division will be $50. See you at Jewel City! 121-186/445, Delores Harris 118-148-114/380, J.J. Scott 212-202-212/626, Margo McClain 180-134-150/464, Loretta JAT 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Awards Banquet Ringor 140-140-167/447, Rosalind Harris 90-105-112/307, First- my apologies to last year’s winners as one thing in- Joe Brown 179-121-126/426. terfered with another and we were unable to find a date for our RECYCLED TEENS annual awards banquet. We have tentatively set the date to award Congratulations to our league champs, Team #3, Rinze last season and this season’s award winners for Saturday, August Dykstra, Tom Spencer and Gladys Karson. Ben Jones Sr. 15th. We will announce the venue and finalize the plans in the 211-179-210/600, Norma Myers 509, Tom Spencer 511, upcoming weeks. Conflict on that date? Please let me know at Jorge Fernandez 221/548, Chuck Ashton 233/597, Divina [email protected]. Buhay 268/622, Bong Cayton 210/556, Jim Burke 248-254- 221/723, Georgiana Schad 537, Joe Nolan 244/573, Jerry Keep In Touch With Us Cocks 218/548, Vancie Keith 503, Wendell Ledbetter 501, Sign up for e-mail updates about special events at our web- Ron Leidholdt 200/576, Fred Meisel 534, Ning Barcelona site www.bowljat.org. While online you can join our Facebook 500, Hector Torres 517, Ken Seiple Sr. 521, John Mathews group “Junior Amateur Tour” or take a look at online JAT tour- 224/549, Joe Erwin 209/523. nament highlights by searching “Junior Amateur Tour” or “JAT” JUNIORS on YouTube.com. Check out the latest schedule updates, scores, BOBCATS highlights, photos and more at www.bowljat.org. Our next event Eddie Roundtree 210, Kevin Labbate 150, Carlos Ochoa is this Sunday, May 3rd at Brunswick West Covina Bowl (that’s 135, Alyssa Guerrero 109, Teilor Ruff-Scott 163, Semaj WEST Covina). See you this Sunday! 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Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92374 USBC ASSOCIATIONS (562) 868-3261 (909) 793-2525 • www.empirebowl.com www.keystonelanes.com MISSION HILLS BOWL (24) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 10430 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345 Association Manager - Linda Johnson (818) 361-1221 San Diego County 1061 West Badillo, Covina 91722 (626) 859-6216 mhbowling.com CITRUS BELT Association Manager - Elise M. Hamner OAK TREE LANES (36) KEARNY MESA BOWL (40) 711 “B” West 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 381-4599 990 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 7585 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111 (909) 860-3558 (858) 279-1501 ORANGE COUNTY Association Manager - Cheryl Huntington PINZ BOWLING CENTER (32) MIRA MESA BOWL (44) 13896 Harbor Blvd., #5A Garden Grove, CA 92843 (714) 554-0111 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92126 (818) 769-7600 (858) 578-0500 NORTH L.A. 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Keep your skills up and prepare for the winter season Del Rosa Lanes Spring Team No-Tap Results May 3, 2009 EVERYBODY IS WELCOME!! 1st Place – Mary Cassin/Kevin Kratochvil/Jeanene Kratochvil 3864 $400 Cynda Ross/Andi Mattice For More Information: [email protected], 310-665-9536 (w), 626-292-2554 (h) 2nd Place – Rick Maiale Jr/Rachel DiGiamarino/Fran Maiale 3841 $300 Joey DiGiamarino/Rick Maiale Sr. 3rd Place – Daniel Melton/David Henry/Michelle Mielak 3777 $200 Rob Mielak/Steve Pellegrine Ed Knapp, Avid Bowler Dies Of Cancer 4th Place – Ed Hanson/Mindy Hanson/Dave Hanson 3707 $150 by Carol Mancini Billie Bauer/Walt Stull NORWALK — In 1973 when I me about the many bowling Cucamonga and continued his 5th Place – Daryel Schnell/Lesia Herider/Caycee Landers 3705 $100 took over the helm of Alhambra balls that lined the back yard. bowling at Deer Creek Lanes. Nicole Ellison/Dave Wodka Valley Bowl, I met the Knapp Plus the hours that Ed Sr. spent Ed was stricken with cancer Sidepots: family; Ed, wife Loretta, and watching old bowling shows. BUT nothing would stop him. Women’s Handicap : kids Vicki, Cheryl and Ed- Ed was quick to share bowl- His last league day was only Game 1 – 1st Karen Nagy 315 ($30) 2nd Andi Mattice 313 ($20) die Jr. ing stories and advise. Wife 2 weeks before his death on Game 2 – 1st Toni Futch 304 ($30) 2nd Cynda Ross 294 ($20) My son Brian and Eddie Jr. Loretta was actually one of the Thursday, April 30. Game 3 – 1st Alice Winchester 348 ($30) 2nd Lisa Culbertson 318 ($20) being the same age and attend- ladies that sewed Robby’s Wrist Thanks Ed and family for Women’s Scratch: ing the same schools for the Positioners and shared a spot on sharing your time, food, advise Game 1 – TIE Lesia Herider & Billie Bauer 278 ($10 each) next six years became great many teams with Ed. and friendship with my son Game 2 – Toni Futch 267 ($20) friends. Brian “lived” at their When Ed retired they moved Brian and bowling knowledge Game 3 – Rolann Karper 278 ($20) house most of the time. He told from Alhambra to Rancho with me. Men’s Handicap: Game 1 – 1st Joey DiGiamarino 321 ($30) 2nd Rick Maiale Jr. 305 ($20) Game 2 – 1st Kevin Kratochvil 310 ($30) 2nd Joey DiGiamarino 288 ($20) Game 3 – 1st Tim Eshelman 317 ($30) 2nd Rick Maiale Jr. 308 ($20) MEXICAN-AMERICAN TOURNAMENT RESULTS Men’s Scratch: Game 1 – 1st Joey DiGiamarino 300 ($30) 2nd Scott Cole 276 ($20) Sunday 03, 2009 Del Rio Lanes Game 2 – 1st Dave Hanson 300 ($30) 2nd Ed Hanson 290 ($20) Game 3 – 1st TIE David Ivarson & Mike DeVaney 298 ($25 each) DOWNEY—The third Mexican American Tournament was held on Sunday May 3, 2009 at Del Rio Lanes and we would like to thank all the bowlers who came out to support our event. We would Strike Jackpot Winners: also like to congratulate all of the winners and a special congratulations to Mr. Herman Ferguson for David Rybak $100.00 his outstanding performance team event 791, doubles 798, and singles 725 with a total series of 2314 Daryel Schnell $50.00 averaging 257. Thank you again below you will find the official results of our tournament. 50/50 Winners: TEAM EVENT ( 13 Entries) Maelinda Gehrke $100.00 Place Score Amount Bowlers Name Matt Brigman $64.00 1st 2805 $ 500.00 Deven Walls, La Drena Boyd, Necole Johnson, Herman Ferguson Lotto Hat Winner – Mary Cassin 2nd 2687 $ 300.00 Tony Casillas, Joe Casillas, Armando Zavala Jr., Keith Costanza 3rd 2667 $ 100.00 Carlos Castillo, Octavio Calvillo, Garry Peterson, Armando Zavala Sr. 6-Gamer Results May 3, 2009 Doubles Event ( 23 Entries) Place Score Amount Bowlers Name Standings: 1st 1479 $ 250.00 La Drena Boyd / Herman Ferguson 2nd 1406 $ 175.00 Brandon Arant / Donnie Johnson 1. Will Wilson +133 $400.00 3rd 1370 $ 125.00 Octavio Calvillo / Carlos Castillo 2. Don Moser +124 $270.00 4th 1358 $ 100.00 John Perez / Fabricio Fregoso 3. Mike DeVaney +117 $160.00 4. Bobby Campagnale +54 $115.00 Singles Event (22 Entries) Place Score Amount Bowlers Name Sidepots: 1st 757 $ 150.00 John Perez Game 1 – 1st Will Wilson 257 $25.00 2nd 752 $ 100.00 Herman Ferguson 2nd Bobby Campagnale 241 $10.00 3rd 711 $ 60.00 Octavio Calvillo 4th 700 $ 40.00 Nick Munoz Game 2 – 1st Greg Neuer 278 $25.00 2nd Bobby Campagnale 258 $10.00 Side Pot Winners TEAM EVENT Game 1 Handicap Tie, Score 267 Ace Chelsa and Gary Peterson $ 55.00 Game 3 – 1st Ziggy Czaja 267 $25.00 Game 1 Scratch Tie Score 258 Robert Hernandez and Joe Torre Sr. $ 15.00 2nd Don Moser 263 $10.00 Game 2 Handicap Score 275 Herman Ferguson $ 55.00 Game 2 Scratch Score 284 Herman Ferguson $ 15.00 Game 4 – 1st Willl Wilson 246 $25.00 Game 3 Handicap Score 287 Herman Ferguson $ 55.00 2nd Mike DeVaney 245 $10.00 Game 3 Scratch Score 268 Herman Ferguson $ 15.00 Game 5 – 1st Will Wilson 225 $25.00 Side Pot Winners DOUBLES EVENT 2nd Jeff Hickenbottom 223 $10.00 Game 1 Handicap Score 286 Ray Snyder $ 55.00 Game 1 Scratch Score 278 Ray Snyder $ 15.00 Game 6 – 1st Don Moser 257 $25.00 Game 2 Handicap Score 268 Robert Hernandez 55.00 2nd Mike DeVaney 247 $10.00 Game 2 Scratch Score 268 Robert Hernandez 15.00 Game 3 Handicap Score 287 Herman Ferguson $ 55.00 1st Block (Games 1-3) Game 3 Scratch Score 278 Herman Ferguson $ 15.00 1st – Bobby Campagnale 697 $25.00 2nd – Will Wilson 681 $10.00 Side Pot Winners SINGLES EVENT Game 1 Handicap Score 276 Octavio Calvillo $ 35.00 2nd Block (Games 4-6) Game 1 Scratch Score 238 Carlos Castillo $ 15.00 Game 2 Handicap, Score 302 John Perez $ 35.00 1st – Mike DeVaney 700 $25.00 Game 2 Scratch, Score 247 Herman Ferguson $ 15.00 2nd – Don Moser 673 $10.00 Game 3 Handicap Score 268 Herman Ferguson $ 35.00 Game 3 Scratch Score 259 Herman Ferguson $ 15.00 Total of 22 Entries. PBA Dick Weber lane pattern was used. Page 12 BOWLING NEWS May 7, 2009 213, Pat McGinn 202. Double Daters: Lenny Huber 204-259-234/697, David Wright 225-222-215/662, John Conway 226-222/647, Lowell 12655 VENTURA BLVD. Linbrook Bowling Center Huber 245-210/642, Lorenzo Martinez 220-205/617, Cathy STUDIO CITY Lopez 209-210, Pam Hemphill 210, Lynn Soliman 204, 818-769-7600 or 877-2380 201 S. Brookhurst • Anaheim • (714) 774-2253 Debbie Baker 202. when you have time to spare Gamblers Anonymous: Calvin Macaraeg 228, Alan by NICE AND SWEET Bloom 209, John Sarti Jr. 202, Steve Brockway 201, Tony ANAHEIM — We were all saddened by the passing of Christensen 200. Phyllis Evans on May 2. She was the wife of the late Ted Senior No-Tap: Results of April 28, 2009. 41 entries STUDIO CITY — Did anyone even look at the article last Evans, who was the operations manager for many years @ $10=$410.00. 41 lineage @ $5.25=$215.25. 41 prize week? We didn’t see any editorials about how good or BAD here at Linbrook Bowl. We had a tremendous turnout for the fund @ $4.75=$194.75. 39 3-6-9 @ $1=$39.00. Place it was. What’s the deal? Well, we leave it up to you. If you Memorial Service here at Linbrook Bowl on Monday. Phyllis Money—1st Willie Keith 901 $36, 2nd Barney Carroll 857 think you can provide a better description of league bowling will be dearly missed as she was a loving mother, grandma $27, 3rd John Freeman 856 $22, 4th Tom Stearn 839 $17, here the contest is in full effect. Write us something. and friend to all. It’s that time to report the High Scores of 5th Danny Rojero 798 $12, 6th John Hendricks 784 $9. 1st PINZ ADULTS April 28 to May 4. game, hdcp.: 1st Willie Keith 350 $9, 2nd John Freeman All of you haters better realize that we are the illest alley Santa’s Gals and Guys: Carl Adinolfi 243-202-233/678, 326 $7, 3rd (tie) Leo Asuncion and John Magill both with in all of LA, baby baybee. Don’t try to come close to our Rodger Morris 212-232/643, Chris Atkinson 238/621, Joe 305 and $2.50. 2nd game, scr.: 1st Orlando Vanegas 300 pimpsters that keep putting up big numbers. We the best, Molina 202-222/608, Trevor Clemmens 262. $12, 2nd Tom Stearn 278 $10, 3rd Mike Pizarro 264 $7.75. know what I’m saying, if not look here: Swinging Trios: Gerald Lichtenheld 204-215, George 3rd game, hdcp.: 1st Ed Hermance 300 $9, 2nd Tom Stearn 44 Blue: Sam Park 183/470, Chris Rowe 448. Kinney 211, Will Watanabe 209, Joe Zeuli 200. 280 $7, 3rd (tie) Willie Keith and Danny Rojero, both with Twilighters: Jim Moore 252/663, Dan Coffelt 657, Ron Lunch Bunch: John Occhipinti 212, Ozzie Randolph 275 and $2.50. 3-6-9 Carryover Amount: $69. Added: $39. Koblin 653, Mark Spiwak 247/619, Eddie Barnes 246/604, 208. Winner: Leo Asuncion $108. George Seide 245, Denise Maiman 242. Monday Cypress College: E.J. Rogers 223-258-265/746, To all our Mother’s here at Linbrook Bowling Center, we Kings and Queens: Jon Schell 225/627, Kevin Collins Mark McLeod 213-237/644, Robert Vion 227, NIck Frisari say, “Happy Mother’s Day”! 237/624, Will Pisnieski 227/616, Russ Wolkoff 225, Felix 225, Jerry Lao 216, Shannon Christensen 278/617. Smith 215. Anaheim Secondary: Ron Corona Jr. 214-218-231/663, Stewart Slams 623 As Juniors Roll Music and Lyrics: Reo Mitchell 230/556, Scott Lifschitz Nick Castro 213, Scott Percifield 207, Alex Mask 201, Linda 227, Jordan Omley 212. Blain 206. Into Season End At Linbrook Bowl Funseekers: Zoran Jacimovic 276/695, Dave Dittlinger Ten Pins: E.J. Rogers 257-266-245/768, Lloyd Carter by Stacy Rider ANAHEIM — In the THURSDAY LINBROOK JUNIORS, Andrew Stewart scored 268/687, Jim Moore 641, Chuck Alexander 246/631, Jun 227-202-210/639, Dan Hust 223/608, Tony Toliver 244/604, outstanding games of 209-199-215 for a nice 623 series. Matt Clark crushed the pins for Guinto 248, Tony Deraud 235. Rickey Pineda 234, Joanie Lenz 225, Shannon Scott 204. 246 and Jesse Gwyn scored a grandiose 221 game. Thomas Iriye, 147 average, toppled S.C.B.L.: Michael Gurrieri 269/729, Jim Foltyn 255/703, No KnottCents: Chris Vandyke 207-247-212/666, Ste- the pins for a super 210. Matt Nickeson maintained his 185 average scoring 207-203. Stephen Santay 674, Tony Laanan 248/663, Keane Mu- ven Branch 266-226/663, Michael Byrd 211-214/615, Jim Other terrific scores were rolled by Morgan Gober, 110 average, 142-137-161; Courtney Wines, 81 average, 138; Christopher Rinner, 108 average, 125-139-132; Devyn Olsen, rakami 247/662, Mike Malone 257. Johnstone 222/601, Bobby Johansen 236, Erika Gonzales 71 average, 88; Deanna Gomez, 118 average, 140; April Ortiz, 97 average, 128-133 and PINZ JUNIORS 221. Daniel Robbins, 136 average, 189. Yeah, yeah welcome back playas. We missed you runts O.C. Korean Bowling League: Kwang Yeol Lee 207-201, In the JUNIOR ADULT SCRATCH DOUBLES, E.J. Rogers and John Conway both while we were out dropping loads all over the competition. Hyun Tae Kim 206, Cheol Kim 205. scored in the 680’s. E.J. Rogers, coming off his ABTA win, rolled to sweet games of 207- 246-236/689 and John Conway crushed the pins for 242-237-205/684. Aaron Wilson Wait, hold up son, this week you should all bowl like the R.C.R.C.: Lou Cruz 252-234/679, Ralph Tanner 201- whistled to 211-200, Matt Clark clobbered 209 and Jesse Gwyn dazzled 202. macks that you are. Maybe next week we feature you in 204. In the BUMPER BUSTERS, we had a nice turnout with Andrea Chaquila on top of the this article: Jacks and Jills: Mike Blodgett 231-233-215/679, Jeff scoreboard. Andrea rolled 92-131-104. Alan Gonzalez was next in line with super games Adult Junior: Damond Taylor 248/643, Max Korn 242/605, Skovgard 233-208/623, Jerry Lao 232/604, Ken Reser 105-107. Taylor Pac toppled the pins for 86-107-79. Cameron Jonas collected 96-100. Nicholas Hank hammered 99-97. Khamron Gardner gathered 96-93. R.J. Davis totaled Jamie Spector 212/567, Treven Goldsmith 204/556, Brad 225, Eddie Soliman 211-213, Heather Skovgard 212-202- 82-96. Judi Hank hit 78-91 and Rimoni Soisoi sliced 84-90. Jennifer Lewis scored 89-87, Spector 183/475. 211/625, Sophia Kim 217, Susan deGraaff 201. Amber Sanderson slammed 86-64 and Daniel Gutierrez downed 60-79. Senior Scratch: Natalie Honda 242/795, Natalie Kato Angels/Dodger (No-Tap): E.J. Rogers 300-277-230/807, In the SATURDAY LINBROOK JUNIORS, Andrew Stewart scored the high game of the 190/723, Jamie Spector 190/714, Max Korn 198/709, Treven Randy Seifman 242-242-251/735, Wesley Shoemaker 241- day slamming 234. Aaron Wilson wheeled 201. Other great scores were rolled by Dafne Guardado, 97 average, 132-120; Destini Gardner, 111 average, 159; Gabriel Lauro, 86 Goldsmith 181/642. 266-217/724, Izzy Garcia 232-278-210/720, Ralph Tanner average, doubled his average with a terrific 169; Dallas Huff, 108 average, 170; Ronn Senior Galaxies: Jessica Taylor 149/393, Stirling Mc- 241-263/701, Kimberly Allman 254, Pam Gardner 225, dana Eagleton, 72 average, 94, Nicole Rodriguez, 96 average, 123; Dominick Rodriguez, 114 Culloch 136/353, Wendy Rowlett 125/349, Mario Vargas Zwicky 213, Dolly Nielsen 205. average, 137-132-133; Kris McLellan, 113 average, 134; Brandon Hoggart, 142 average, 123/344, Daniel Cohen 115/329. B.S.M.: Henry Kim 266-224-232/722, Charles Ha 220- 168-181; Chris Conway, 154 average, 185; Joseph Fenstermaker, 109 average, 147-135; Christopher Rinner, 106 average, 139; Drew Hopkinson, 164 average, 189; Cheyenne Junior Stars: Nicole Martinez 137/375, Nicholas Martinez 238-237/695, Jimmy Kim 235-201-225/661, Donghoon Choi Werle, 120 average, scored her high game 185; Nicole Tan, 118 average, 149-155-169; 77/200. 224-201-213/638, SangChul Won 209-210/602. Jessica Quental, 160 average, 196; Garret Weiss, 155 average, 190-180 and Andrew Pee Wee Bumpers: Samantha Vargas 116/213, Oran Golden Nuggets: Lydia Farley 207. Gutierrez, 75 average, 110. Peretz 91/169, Kayla Arriaga 86/154, Steven Santiago Party Timers: E.J. Rogers 279-216-204/699, Skip Prisco This week is position round in our Junior Leagues. Good luck to all the teams. Next season will start up after the Memorial weekend. Anyone interested in joining our terrific 60/120. 245-236-211/692, Don Gut-omen 200-296/673, Sergio Ro- youth program, please call Stacy at 714-774-2253. I would also like to thank Coach Darrell PINZ SENIORS/LADIES driguez 212-254-200/666, Robert Thompson 247-241/666, and Coach Kim for donating their time to help make our program so wonderful. Also,thank Groovy cats, we can’t dig on the scores this week (said Denise Bayne 209-211/606, Carol Lopez 263, Janet Oro- you to Coach Jerry for coming down and helping during the Junior Clinic. It is awesome in Sammy Davis Jr. voice). Well, make us dig deeper when peza 226, Kerry Woolpert 208. to watch the continued improvement of all the bowlers! we investigate you this week, you crazy cats. Meow, here’s Santa Super Savers: Mike Duarte 258-258/684, Rory the scores: Manus 203-242/641, Tony Chaco 231/607, Carl Adinolfi Happy Timers: Allan Lotta 570, Nelson Hicks 566, Ruth 204-211/605, Joe Molina 214. HO HUM!!! Swick 212/533, Cynthia Burkenheim 161/428, Ken Burken- Magnolia Teachers & Friends (No-Tap): Bill McFeggan by Roberta McNaught heim 254, Sol Karnovitz 231. 219-245/658, Gary Shields 212, Sam Webster 201. Breakfast Club: Nancy Kato 204/562, Myrna Schiffman Thursday Cypress College: Bill Swanson 201, Bryan ANAHEIM—The lanes were very challenging in the 590 182/505, Charlene Gaffney 189/485, Bernie Filosa 183/467, Osborne 200. Classic last week and only three 900 series were posted. Mr. Marion Weiss 164/454. Looney In Laughlin: J.J. Hall 216, Faustino Rios 211, “Guess Who”, Tim Blough had no trouble mastering the lanes Pin Pals: Karen Collier 184/472, Shelly Djercian 143/419, Denise Bond 204. again, and led the league, ho hum, with 248, 276, 224, and 219 Diana Bassi 147/412, Judy Kautz 146/373, Barbara 7-11 Vegas: Jeremy Derkeley 241-235-256/732, Lenny for a 967 series. Schwartz 130/347. Huber 232-254-244/730, John Conway 279-214-216/709, Ron Corona Jr. had a 263/927 and our own Mrs. O’Grady, Senior Social: Bob Garrick 214/576, Charlene Gaffney David Wright 209-231-235/675, Trevor Linan 223-215- Rose Williams, led the ladies and most of the rest of the league 430, Christine Stark 421, Allan Lotta 414, Gary Olsen 222/660, Eva Munson 234-220/653, Cathy Lopez 202. with 266/904. 162/412, Gas Sumampong 158, Michael Gralla 151, Ruth Friday Cypress Colleg: Rick Le 212, Jakob Imbrogno More scores were: Martin Angulo 242/885, Ron Doug- Gralla 149. 211, Jonas Kabiling 200. lass 235/878, E.J. Rogers 259/872, Juan Sandoval 250/871, Bowler of the Week: This week we look past bowling Grey Panthers: Norm McLeod 231, Stan Lucas 206. Don Lorentzen 233/840, Christy Asher 259/833, David Wright skill and select the person who best defines the rap life- T.G.I.F.: Jason Watts 226-222/623, Edward Czarnick 208- 246/820, Stacy Rider 222/813, Hong Kha 224/808, Rob Rob- style. A playa that boosts a big stable and Bob Garrick 214/602, John Sanderson 233. erts 246/800, Frank Bellinder 255, Carl Adinolfi 247, Bob Gos- is that gangsta. He bowled a 214 during Senior Social Vegas Party: David Boroff 230-266-202/698, Hong Kha nell 244, Gino Vassallo 236, Eva Munson 235, Rod Cantrell for a 576 series. He is totally pimpin’ the bingo games. 228/626, Brandon Curtis 202-268/618, Andy Moran 237/613, 233, Jack Wilson 224, Ed Hermance 222, Stan Guzy 218, Tom No crying towel needed. Ron Corona Jr. 267/611, Val Ellis 209, Debi Boroff 202. Keehn 218, Shig Shozi 217, Al Lara 216, Alan Bloom 213, Joy Sweetness Quote of the Week: Bulletin: All articles Saturday Vegas Special: Chris Molina 202-246/637, McGregor 211, Marie Barbush 210, Fred Voysey 209, Ron Mahl- were submitted by the Wu Tang Clan (there is still 8 Mark O’Donnell 251-206/627, Dean Sharples 214-227/620, er 208, Jenelle Jellsey 207, Larry Green 207, Johnny Munson members). Maybe it’s time for y’all to do the same, Cash Julio Molina 215-222, Mike Barcenas 222, Shirley Paaga 206, Orlando Vanegas 205, John Velasquez 204, Willy Borde- Rules Everything Around Me, CREAM. 222, Laura May 212, Karen Daniels 204. nave 202, Janet Anderson 202, Nancy M. Smith 200, and John 4-4 Vegas: Richard Garcia 243, Neil Butschke 225-214, Phillips 200. Jimmy Herrera 220, Jeff Hilbert 218, Trish Donahue 220, The Rocky Marsh Doubles will be having their meeting Fri- Melissa Adams 210, Arleen Acker-Jones 202. day May 8th at 12:30. I will also be handing out sign up sheets Family and Friends: Josh Potter 207-210/608, Jess for next season’s 590 Classic. Castro 224-213, Jess Meno 224, Aaron Sanchez 205-214, For this popular daytime scratch league, you need to get your Chris Meno 214-203, Debi Jones 231/617, Patty Pangelinan team or individual requests in early. LINBROOK BOWLING CENTER 201 S. 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