May 22, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California 69th BYear In Publicationowling NewsThursday, May 22, 2008 P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Genka Cabatu Captures BWAA’s Connie Marchione Injured Damian Wins Donkee Inland Empire NABI Title During USBC Hall Wrase Fires 300!!! CAL BOWL at Arlington Lanes Ceremonies KANSAS CITY—2005 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood RIVERSIDE—We want to Lawrence Melendrez, her boy- BWAA Rip Van Winkle Award (562) 421-8448 thank Arlington Lanes for host- friend. Genka won $500 & a winner Connie Marchione, a ing our last Sat. tournament. champion shirt. 2006 inductee into the USBC Genka Cabatu, the assistant Our stepladder began with Hall of Fame, has returned Saturday manager at Arlington, always Dale Jones bowling Leticia home after sustaining shoulder so helpful to us, has been a Taylor. Leticia bowled a 171 to and rib injuries from a fall dur- No-Tap NABI member since Oct., 07 & Dale’s 205. Dale then bowled ing the USBC Hall of Fame is now our newest champion. Jaymond Williams. Jaymond ceremonies in Kansas City. Genka was not taking any bowled a 156 to Dale’s 248. Connie, a pioneer in com- June 7th chances on which ball to use Dale went on to bowl Genka munications efforts among for her win. She decided with Cabatu. Dale bowled a 172 deaf bowlers, fell from an 5 PM her Ebonite Shooter, the Ebo- to Genka’s 192 for Genka to elevated stage during the pro- nite Addiction, & her Ebonite climb the top step to bowl high gram when he accidentally Donkee Tournament: (L-R)—Dom Laguardia – 3rd Place, Luis Entry Fee:$40 Wolf, drilled by Jack Cornelson qualifier, Jeff Swanson. Jeff stepped off the stage on his Damian – Champion, Patti Brode – Director presenting Mr. 300 at AMF Riverside Lanes Pro bowled a 164 to Genka’s 195. way to the men’s room. He Roger Wrase – Runner Up, Ralph Maez – 5th Place, Beth Borci Sidepots Shop. She also used her Black Congratulations Genka! was immediately attended to by – Not present for picture – 4th place. Widow Pearl, drilled by Norris Our $50 sidepot winners another BWAA member, Craig ANAHEIM—This weeks For the record this was our Optional Turner, at the Arlington Lanes were: Errin Robinson (2), Ker- Mathews, a 30-plus-year para- winner Luis Damian, a kind highest cut score at Linbrook Pro Shop. ry Lucka, Jerry Fagan, Michael medic and captain with West gentlemen, edges out Roger bowl in recorded times at a +93, 6 Games Genka began bowling at Gray, Jaymond Williams (2), County Emergency Medical Wrase in his first Tournament a thank you to John and his staff the tender age of 6 & has been Thedas Griffin & sharing $50 Services in suburban St. Louis, ever. Luis was throwing a used at Linbrook for the great shot bowling for 17 hears. Her with a tie, Genka Cabatu & until a medical response team $15 ball and throwing it as is. and their hospitality. Karaoke highest game bowled was a Jaymond Williams. arrived. Luis is married to Yvette, and Would like to congratulate 290 scratch. Our next tournament will be Connie sustained a dislo- has one child Emma (8 months Mr Roger Wrase for bowling Genka wants to dedicate held Sat., May 31 at Arrowhead cated shoulder and five broken old). Luis has only been 5 yrs, his 2nd 300 with the club today. Every this win to her parents, Victor Lanes in San Bernadino. See ribs, and was hospitalized in throwing what appeared to be As you know Donkee Tour & Aloha, her biggest support- our ad NEXT WEEK IN The Kansas City for a couple of a palm ball, but threw every awards $100 for any perfecto ers, and not to forget her #1 Western Bowling News. We days before returning home. shot in the same spot. Both in competition. Friday fan & fellow NABI bowler, will see you there!! We have not heard from Con- his scratch highs today of 277 Our Mystery game and nie since he arrived home, game and 767 series both career series were both carried over but another BWAA member highs. Luis would like to thank with no one shooting a 162 and Connie’s close friend-- his lovely wife for her support game or 565 series. Game will and Ed Abakumoff--was going to and also Orlando Venegas for be at $300 and series will be check on him. pushing his game and to his at $450 at Del Rio Lanes May In the meantime, if anyone brother Ricardo for signing 25TH & 26th. Saturday would care to send a card, etc., up. In addition Luis would like Please see the Bowling Connie’s address is: 8071 Cher- to thank Linbrook Bowl and News or check our website rystone Ave., Panorama City, the Donkee Tour for holding WWW.DONKEETOUR.COM 8:30PM CA 91402. the event. continued on page 8 United States to To Host 2009 ABTA Memorial Special at Inland Empire NABI (L-R) Leticia Taylor - 5th place, Jeff Swan- Women’s World West Covina This Weekend 1:30AM son - 2nd place, Guy Clear - Director, Genka Cabatu - Champion, $5,000 Min. 1st & Up to $10,150 1st w/Bonuses Dale Jones - 3rd place, Jaymond Williams - 4th place. Championships WEST COVINA—The May 24 at 12:00-1:00-2:30- FRIDAY Orange County USBC Annual Meeting GREENDALE, Wis.—The ABTA will bowl it’s Annual 4:00-5:30-7:00-8:30 & 10:00 ORANGE COUNTY—This is a reminder of the Orange 2009 World Tenpin Bowling Memorial Event May 22-23- PM and on Sunday May 25 County Annual Meeting....Our meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Association Women’s World 24-25 at popular WEST COV- (last day) at 12:00-1:00-2:30 & NO-TAP June 1st at 10am and is being hosted by Carter Bowl, 1501 S. Championships will be held in INA LANES in West Covina 4:00 PM is last regular qualify- 3 GAMES Lemon in Fullerton. Please mark your calendars for this important one of the most unique venues with a top prize of $5,000 min ing squad. date....your vote is needed for election of board members: Vice in the sport of bowling when 1st Place and up to $10,150 1st RE-Entry Only Squad is at Every Friday At 1PM President and 6 Directors and election of delegates to 2009 annual the United States Bowling with bonuses. 6:00 PM. The first entry in this meetings. A yummy continental breakfast is being served with lots Congress hosts the event next The Special Event (four event is $82 prepaid, and $84 of delicious, hot coffee to appease all... See y’all there!! year in Las Vegas. days) will have 4 separate on site with re-entries at lower $15 ENTRY FEE The event will take place on qualifying days with 1 in 5 1/2 rates of $71, $63 and $55. Includes Singles, 3-6-9 What’s Happening This Weekend? 56 specially constructed lanes making the board daily. Bonuses in this Annual inside Cashman Center follow- There is a Special Thursday Events are big as the Cash A.B.T. Fri-Mon May 23-26 Fountain Bowl ing the conclusion of the 2009 eve Squad. ONE Only at 9:40 -N-Carry will pay $110-$1, Sidepots, Insurance A.B.T.A. Thur-Sun May 22-25 West Covina Lanes USBC Open Championships. PM which will take 1 in 4 1/2 and can net you as much as Donkee Sun-Mon May 25-26 Del Rio Lanes & Scratch Series The WTBA elected the United bowlers to the semis. Friday $3,300 max. Thursday night La Habra Open Sunday May 25 La Habra “300” Bowl States to host the event after the May 23 Qualifying at 7:15 qualifying One Squad only 3-6-9 = $ ????? San Diego NABI Sat-Sun May 24-25 Mira Mesa Lanes continued on page 8 -9:30 & 11:00 PM. Saturday continued on page 8 Forest Lanes 6 Gamer Entry Fee: 12 Noon • Saturday, June 7th $50.00 $300.00 1st Place Guaranteed Optional - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 - Brackets $5 • Call us at (949)770-0055 for more info. 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LAS Still Time To Enter This VEGAS TRAVEL Weekend’s WCST Ebonite Singles LEAGUE By Alice at Harley’s Cammarillo Bowl Meglemre LONG BEACH—Although by Dick Sanders the Vegas Travelers takes a bye for the summer months, this CAMARILLO—This weekend, May 24-25, Harley’s Ca- reporter will be submitting a marillo Bowl in Camarillo, CA will be the tournament site. This column from time to time. We will be a one squad. Qualifying on Saturday, May 24th. 10 still have some loose ends to tie straight games. Roll-Call will be at 9:40AM, Bowling will start at up from the past season and a 10:00AM. $170.00 is the Entry Fee for current WCST Members, couple of current news notes. Guests add $15.00. Finals on Sunday, May 25th, for both seniors We first want to comment and super seniors, start at 8:30AM. If you plan to enter, please on the recent passing of bowl- show for the Roll-Call. Eligibility for this tournament for the ing writer, Frank Kietz, and add Men is ages 45 to 59, & Ladies, 40 to 49 for the Seniors, and that he had some great things ages 60 above for the Men, and 50 and above for the ladies for told about his many, many years the Seniors. as bowler and tup thumper for Get your entries in now for Mission Hills Bowl, in Mission our sport of bowling, Hills, CA, June 21-22, for the WCST Ebonite Singles, as we are I need not repeat them but I limited for entries in this 24 lane center. One squad only, bowling would like to add a few notes 10 straight games, Saturday, June 21st, with Roll-Call: 11:40AM, about my years of association and to start at 12:00 Noon. with him. Unfortunately, Frank $170.00 Entry Fee for Current WCST Members, guests add and I did not agree about a lot $15.00. Finals on Sunday, June 22nd, starts at 8:30AM. Call the of things and though he always WCST Office for reservations at 760-363-8141. You may also showed respect for the distaff make your side, he also voiced opinions Reservations to E-Mail Address: [email protected]. Click about female participation onto www.westcoastseniortour.com Scroll down INFORMATION on and off the lanes. He was PAGE. sincere that male bowlers and leaders should be dominant, which led to a lot of arguements between us, however, we re- mained friends throughout the forty years I knew him and I miss those friendly banters. Frank was a devoted hus- band and Betty was his biggest fan, When she passed away, Frank was devasted and he made a lonely figure on the bowling scene without her at Join us for his side. He remained active in bowling and writing, thanks to his many friends and fans. The last time I saw him, we argued about the upcoming membership merger, and what our all-new it might mean to bowling. and what is could mean to bowling, as usual, we disagreed! I admired Frank's support of the game through the years as he traveled at home and abroad to cover news of events and bowlers. Travel exenses were not always covered and Frank would dig into his pocket to cover costs so he could bring back reports of bowling events wherever they were held. COSMIC He was truly a bowling historian, and he will be missed. There's only a few of us SCBW members left and his passing created a big void. I have no doubt that he and the bowling writers that passed away before him had a grand reunion when he joined them, but oh, how we will miss his columns in the Bowling News! BOWLING For current news, this writer will undergo surgery Tuesday, The Very Best May 20, for right knee replace- ment. I feel like the bionic Light Show! of Laughlin… woman with a replaced left knee, replaced right hip, but EVERY FRIDAY AND Riverside Lanes! maybe now I will be able to • State-of-the-Art Brunswick retire that blasted walker I have been dragging around for more SATURDAY NIGHT AT… Equipment than a year. Hopefully, I'll be recovered and ready to start • Frameworx Automatic Scoring the Vegas league's 51'st season. • Full Service Pro Shop By the way, don't forget the Monday 10 a.m. July 21 league • 34 Lanes • Snack Bar meeting at Cal Bowl. • 1404 Rooms & Suites In closing, I regret to report the sad news that Priscilla and • 6 Plex THX Movie Theatre Frank Mauricio's son, and Kar- en's brother, sucummbed from RIVERSIDE LANES • 7 Restaurants • 3 Lounges cancer, following a long illness. Book Sweepers or Group Reservations • 2 Nightclubs Deepest sympathy is extended • 740 Space RV Park to them in their tragic loss. 1-888-590-2695 (Full-Hook-Up) • Large Arcade • Hall of Fame Bar • Race & Sports Book • Don’s Kid Kastle (supervised children’s play center) • 2 Classic Auto Exhibit www.bowllaughlin.com Showrooms (Free Admission)

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LAKEWOOD — We hope to see all you bowlers here at 127/413, Willie Creer 167-180-165/512, Ellis Houston FRIDAY NO-TAP Cal Bowl this Saturday, May 24th for our Bragging Rights 172-159-161/492, Joe V. Swift 161-214-233/608, Eva (May 16, 2008) Open. Bowling starts at 1:00 p.m. so check-in early. Any Hammons 88-115-95/298, Jesse Lane 117-135-125/377, Ed FINAL RESULTS questions see our ad on this page. Stoute 198-235-164/597, Lois Curry 84-104-84/272, Rose 1. Precious Davis 875 $50.00 Here’s a look at the wonderful scores turned in for our Belton 204-154-124/482, Wayne Moon 155-177-151/483, 2. Som Seng Sr. 868 17.50 weekly report. June Skulick 110-110-82/302, Gene Hammons 145-156- SIDEPOTS CAL STARS 126/427, Gene Skulick 171-221-176/568, Marci Hansen 1.Roger Wrase, hdcp. 303 15.00 Jerry Whitehurst 237-157-150/544, Betty Phillipe 169- 127-145-193/465, Tua Sula 165-177-147/489, Jim Plante 2. Rick Llaneta, scr. 300 15.00 182-155/500, Mattie Willie 134-163-201/497, Becky Carroll 209-236-236/681. 3. Som Seng Sr., hdcp. 303 15.00 162-187-149/498. LONG BEACH CITY EMPLOYEES 3-6-9 POT FUNSTERS (5-5-08) R.J. 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(5-12-08) Clay Barnett 215-226-226/667, Amo Sula Hansen 524, Fred Meisel 503, Tom Spencer 512, Larry 245-218-177/640, Maurice Hart 201-232-188/621, R.J. Saturday, May 24th - 1:00 PM Martinez 556, John Mathews 202/570. Perkins 190-268-158/616, Matt Mosley 183-226-202/611, SENIOR MENS TRIO Vince Garfias 204-211-187/602, Danny Collins 203-218- Joe V. 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Mega Bowler Package Includes bowling, party room, pizza, soda and $2.00 game play. $20.00 per child May 22, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • FAX: 562-929-2706 • www.abta1.com Cunanan Wins Second ABTA Title at Bowlium Jackson Hits $1,570 Match Series Match game est $3,500 this week Match Series est $700 Big Memorial Event this weekend West Covina Lanes Qualify Thursday (0ne big Squad) Friday Eve all Day Saturday and 4 Squads Sunday $5000 Min 1st $10,150 1st With Bonuses Kmel Cunanan was the best with a big +135. He would Round three heated up with as he won his second ABTA sit out and bowl for the title. Brandon Mc Pherson downing Title in fine style topping a Marty Nakunz was right behind Marty Nakunz 242-182. Jason field of 220 bowlers to take at +126. He would enter in the Yeh got to Ray Grabinski 249- home a nice $2,300 home to second round of the finals. It 219. So Marty and Ray were Apple Valley. took a nice +64 to make the top 4th and 5th and $130 each with Our return to Bowlium was 16 including the 3 guaranteed Jason and Brandon to bowl for just great and 220 entrants women. the right to advance to the title produced high cut scores of Losers in round one were game vs Kmel. +92 for the men, and +60 for Wallace Ho, Alex Mao, Ben This game again went to our fine ladies. Due to the nice Hurtado, Beth Borci, Jennifer Yeh as he struck often in a turnout we had 57 Bowlers Maher, Mike Bousquet and 248-204 win and advanced to Cunanan wins 2nd ABTA Title at Bowlium (L-R) Brandon Mc Pherson 3rd, Kmel Cunanan make the Semi Finals/Finals Erik Perez. They got checks the title game with Brando, a (Champ) $2,300, Jason Yel (Runnerup) $500 and Ray Grabinski 4th. and super seniors added were of $110. likeable young man in 3rd in 3 big strikes in frames 5-6-7 to 176/212 and a tidy $2,300 to lutely $8,000 Min 1st place. Ely Cruz, Tom Dahl, and Bob- Round two saw Jessica his first ABTA Event. and took a nice lead. Jason who boot! Great bowling by a very Rooms are going fast, and to be bie Nakunz. Hilvano, Jason Chiu, Angel The title game was on. Both couldn’t double at all but never nice guy and well deserved. sold 1st come, 1st serve. The bowlers took to the Chau, and Anthony Borci lose bowlers couldn’t carry and had missed a spare could not catch Nice bowling by Jason Yeh who Join us at West Covina. floor in the semis and we saw out. They were 6-9th places and opens in the first 4 frames, but up and title went to the gentle- always bowls well at the Bow- There are separate qualifying Kmel Cunanan top the field $120 each. then Kmel made a title run with man from Anaheim 206/231 lium. He is a two time and back boards each day. Come on to back champion. Brandon down and bowl. $5,000 1st Min (562) 868-7164 www.abta1.com (562)-228-3960 (Cell Mcpherson did well also. and up to$10,150 with bonuses. Tourney Hi Qualifiers were See Our ad for further Info or Don Chung at a big +217 contact us. Give it a go, you (men) and Dana Lacourt led won’t regret it. It’s a good one ABTA Memorial Special Event the gals at +152 and both get and lanes will be on the tougher paid entries. side lower scores but very fair $10,150 1st with Bonuses The doubles were topped to all! by Chung and Michael Wong See our ad and related Story $5,000 Min 1st Place Guaranteed (Absolutely) at a huge 1568 for $160 in 2nd Check In EARLY!! Ely Cruz and “Ace” Cordero at 1495 and $140. We paid a nice Added 0ne Big Squad for Thursday AMERICANABTA BOWLERS TOURNAMENT 18 places and $1,330 in the ASSOCIATION (at Bowlium Lanes) optional doubles. May 17th, 2008 One Big Squad Thurs Eve 9:15 PM $650 Bonus if winning FINAL RESULTS The Match Game was again 1 Kmel Cunanan 735 1,000.00 Cash and Carry 1,200.00 Matched at 223 drawn by the ABTA Shirt 100.00 Thurs Special of 1 in 4 ½ to make the Semis 2 Jason Yeh 685 500.00 Champ and three shared a 3 Brandon McPherson 668 205.00 4 Marty Nakunz 726 130.00 One Big Squad 0nly Check In Early $1,315 and the winners were 5 Ray Grabinski 681 130.00 6 Angel Chau 688 120.00 Eric Perez, Scott Vasquez and 7 Anthony Borci 686 120.00 8 Jason Calderwood 663 120.00 West Covina Lanes 675 So. Glendora West Covina CA (909) 960 3636 Jeff Taino and got $433 each 9 Jessica Hilvano 650 120.00 It will be worth est. $3,500 10 Mike Bousquet 708 110.00 Take 10 Freeway to Vincent and go 1- ½ mile South 11 Alex Mao 708 110.00 this week. 12 Wallace Ho 686 110.00 13 Beth Borci 680 110.00 Match Series worth $1,570 14 Ben Hurtado 675 110.00 May 22-23-24-25 Thursday- Friday- Saturday- Sunday 15 Jennifer Maher 666 110.00 was also Matched at 679 by 16 Erik Perez 664 110.00 New Members join only $10 - up to 209 Average - NO PBA 17 Matt Garcia 659 95.00 the affable J.T. Jackson. We 18 David Caballero 655 92.50 19 Justin Taino 654 88.75 Men/ Women qualify separately. Each Day is a Separate Qualifying Board. estimate $1,000 Match Series 20 Richard Valdez 654 88.75 this week, and for only $2.00 21 Greg Kokanour 653 81.25 st 22 John Phan 653 81.25 to enter. 23 Alan Basto 653 81.25 $10,150 1 Place with Full Bonu$e$ and Cash-n-Carry 24 John Gonzales 653 81.25 Ted Nguyen was last up in 25 Robert Mercado 650 75.00 st 26 Steven Smith 648 70.00 nd the 3-6-9 roll off but missed, 27 Kevin Valmonte 648 70.00 $5,000 1 Guaranteed Min 2 -$2,500 3rd-$1,250 28 Sophia Kim-Sy 648 70.00 so it will go for $900 at West 29 Danny Guevarra 647 65.00 BONUSES $350 if Entry prepaid by May 17. $500 if qualifying Friday Squads & winning event. 30 Jeff Taino 647 65.00 Covina Lanes. 31 Donovan Chung 638 62.50 $650 Special Thurs squad. $400.00 qualifying Saturday Squads12:00-1:00-2:00-1:00-2:30-4:00-5:30 32 Jerry Fagan 637 62.50 Kmel Cunanan is from Ana- 33 Rodney Rojas 636 61.25 $600.00 if bowled 29 or more squads since May 25. 2007 - $150.00 if wearing ABTA Logo Shirt 34 William Au 636 61.25 heim and well liked in the club. 35 Kelley Johnson 635 60.00 Cash n Carry pays $110--$1 in this special event up to $3,300 He used a Power Machine 36 Erik Volk 631 59.00 37 Ronnie Cordero 630 59.00 90 Semifinalist Minimum 75 men and 15 women min plus added Super Seniors drilled by Mike Wahl at Cerri- 38 Thomas Williamson 623 58.00 39 Rick Hornback 618 58.00 1 in 5½ entrants to Semi Finals tos Lanes. He is married to Mia 40 David Emerich 614 57.00 EACH DAY is Separate Qualifying Board 41 Dana LeCount 613 57.00 with kids Adrian and A.C. He 42 Michael Wong 605 57.00 43 Robert Rickets 604 56.00 QUALIFYING SQUADS ADDED Thursday May 22 9:15 PM $650 Bonus thanks them for support along 44 Josette Atangan 604 56.00 45 JT Jackson 603 56.00 with Beth and Anthony Borci, 46 Chan Hou 602 55.00 47 Lynn Waldie 592 55.00 Friday May 23 $500 Bonus 7:15PM 9:20 -11:00 PM 1 in 5 1/2 to Semis Friday The Dragon, Ronnie and Rina, 48 Julian Conwi 590 55.00 Tres and Alan Basto, Bowlium 49 Oliver Esmejarda 589 54.00 50 Nick Munoz 587 54.00 Saturday May. 24 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00-5:30-7:00-8:30 &10:00 PM 1 in 5 ½ to Semis Lanes and the ABTA Staff. 51 Roberta Nakunz ss 576 53.50 52 Sean Johnson 576 53.50 Jason Yeh is from Walnut,a 53 Jeremy Pearson 572 53.00 Sunday May. 25 12:00-1:00- 2:30 & 4:00 PM is last Regular Squad 1 in 5 ½ Semis 54 Tom Dahl ss 572 53.00 two time champion and married 55 Ely Cruz ss 569 53.00 56 Victor Copeland III 565 53.00 May 25 RE Entry Only Squad at 6:00 PM (this squad takes 1 in 5 ½ to Semis) to Sophia with kids Michael 57 Wendy Soo-Hoo 551 53.00 DOUBLES RESULTS and Eric. He used a Radical 1 Don Chung / Michael Wong 1568 160.00 3-6-9 Roll-off is at 7:45 PM Semi Finals Follow 8:00 PM drilled by Memo at Bowlers 2 Ronnie Cordero / Image. Thanks good friend Ely Cruz 1496 140.00 Then the top 32 to the Single Elim Finals--- 7 women Min to top 32 3 Ronnie Cordero / and ABTA member Alex Mao Robert Mercado 1495 130.00 Entry Fees Reduced Entry Fees 4 Ely Cruz / st st for support. Danny Guevarra 1490 120.00 1 Entry Prepaid is $82 $83 (onsite) $47 pays $2,500 1 Place 5 Ronnie Cordero / st nd/ Brandon Mc Pherson used Jeff Taino 1487 110.00 1 Re entry is $71/ 2 $63 all others $55 Re Entries are $44/$42 6 Ronnie Cordero / a Black Widow drilled by Danny Guevarra 1486 100.00 7 Ronnie Cordero / ABTA Member Paul Fenner Julian Conwi 1481 90.00 Future Schedule 8 Ronald Sanchez / at Chaparral Lanes. He thanks Kevin Valmonte 1467 90.00 May 31 Midtown Lanes L. A. 12:00-1:00-2:30 & 400 PM Semis 7:45 PM brother Aaron, Bowlium Mgr 9 Som Seng / Angel Chau 1452 80.00 June 7 Rocket Bowl Chatsworth . 12:00-1:00-2:30-400 & 6:00 PM Semis 7:45 PM Adam, Ace Chelsea, Moses, 10 Ronnie Cordero / Greg Kokanour 1449 70.00 June 14 Bowl O Drome Lanes Torrance 12:00-1:00-2:30-400 & 6:00 PM Semis 7:45 PM Quentin, Justin, and Bob Smith 11 Justin Taino / Jeff Taino 1447 70.00 for support. 12 Beth Borci / Anthony Borci 1443 60.00 Thanks to Tom Pippinger, 13 Kelley Johnson / Make Plans NOW for the Las Vegas Open Sean Johnson 1443 60.00 GM and Adam and The whole 14 Ronnie Cordero / staff who are so nice and helpful Jamescart Alarcio 1437 50.00 July 3-4-5-6 at The Classy South Point Lanes 15 Alex Mao / there. We hate to see him leave. Jason Yeh 1431 50.00 16 Alan Basto / st st Tom will now be advanced to David Jones 1422 30.00 $8,000 1 Min---$12,150 1 with Bonu$e$ 17 Ronnie Cordero / the GM position at AMF Eagle JeJe Gabriel 1422 30.00 FINANCIAL REPORT Reserve Your Room Early through the ABTA We will Sell Out Lanes in San Marcos. We will Cut Scores: Men: +92 Women: +60 hope to have an event there Super Seniors: None Rooms MUST Be Paid In Full By June 21` High Qualifer (Free Entry) someday. We will miss him at Men: Donovan Chung +217 the Bowlium. He did a great job Women: Dana LeCount +152 Special Awards Vegas Room Raffle Winners there. Good Luck, Tom. Kmel 3 - 6 - 9 : Teddy Nguyen Match Game - 223 Cunanan enters the archives as Eric Perez, Jeff Taino, Scott Vasquez Elerry Barrett , Don Quitangon, Anthony Borci, David Mathisen Match Series - 679 - J.T. Jackson our latest Champion. Prize Fund 220 $5,845.50 Paid Entries 16 @ 49 $784.00 Make Plans for our Big Optional Sidepots $1,320.00 Doubles $1,440.00 LAS VEGAS Event July 3-4- 3-6-9 $50.00 5-6 at the South Point. $12,150 Match Game $1,315.00 Make Plans for the Las Vegas Event. Reserve YOUR ROOM Early Match Series $1,570.00 1st with Bonuses and abso- Shirt & Trophy $88.00 Total Payout $23,497.50 Page 6 BOWLING NEWS May 22, 2008 Rich Yanagita Wins ABT Championship at LaHabra 300 Rich Yanagita won his fourth Amateur Bowlers Tour (ABT) championship at LaHabra 300 on Saturday, May 17, 2008 during our one-day 4-game Beat-the-Board tournament. Rich bowled in our 2PM squad and shot games of 253, 253, 285 and 217 with handicap for a series total of 1008 and the $650 1st place prize plus $900 from the Progressive Pot. Tim Tran of Santa Ana came in second shooting a 960 handicap series for $375. Kelly Hennager from Yorba Linda came in third shooting a 959 handicap series and received $160.

Our newest champion, Rich Yanagita is a General Manager at California Uni, Inc. Rich has been bowling for over 30 years and has a 300 game and high series of 785 to his credit. Rich bowls in leagues at Action Lanes in El Monte. Rich was using a Storm Thunderstruck drilled by Memo Morales at Bowler’s Image for the win this weekend. Rich wanted to thank his mom, his daughter, Rachel, and his fiancé, Catherine and her son, Tommy, for their love and support. Rich also wanted to thank all of his many bowling friends for their support and encouragement at the tournaments. Rich also wanted to thank LaHabra 300 for hosting the tournament and ABT Orange County staff and directors for running an outstanding tournament. Rich plans on using his winnings for more ABT tournaments.

Jim Hall won the scratch sweeper shooting a 937 scratch series for the $170 first place prize. Burdell Hooks came in second shooting an 889 scratch series and will receive a check for $100. New- comer, Jeff Nhieu came in third shooting an 865 series and will receive $70.

Mark Zirges was the winner of the optional Senior Sweeper with an 874 handicap series, receiving a check for $50. John Daily came in second with a 854 series and will receive $50.

The Mystery Game Pot game and score were drawn after our final squad. Game #3 was the game drawn. The first chance score of 117 (possibly good for $300) was drawn. Our second chance score (possibly good for $150) was 185. The third chance score (possibly good for $75) was 189. Orpah Toliver and Veronica Boone each shot a 189 in the third game and will split the $75 prize. The Mystery Pot is available to all members (Classic and Masters) and only costs $5.

The ABT staff and membership would like to thank the management and staff at LaHabra 300 for hosting our tournament. Our next scheduled event will be our Memorial Day Thriller, May 23-26, 2008 at Fountain Bowl. The address for Fountain Bowl is 17110 Brookhurst in the city of Fountain Valley. Their phone number is 714.963.7888. There will be one squad Friday night at 9PM with $150 guaranteed sidepots. One in four bowlers will advance to the semi-finals from the Friday night squad. Saturday squads are at 1, 3, 5 and 7PM with one in five bowlers advancing to the semi-finals. Sunday squads are at 11AM, 1, 3 and 8:30PM. $150 handicap sidepots will be guaranteed on the 8:30PM squad. Monday there will be one squad at 11AM. Please plan to arrive early as lanes will fill up quickly. The tournament will also feature a separate Scratch tournament as well as a Senior’s tournament. You must be 50 or older for the senior division. First place in each of these events is $1,000 with just 50 entries. The entry fee for the main tournament is $80 plus $20 for the Mega-progressive pot. Entry fee for the seniors and scratch tournament will be $75 for each. If bowled as a cross-over with the main tournament, entry fee is $50. Semi-finals will be Monday at 1:30. All semi-finalists must check in by 12:30. The Mystery Pot will be drawn each day with first chance being $500, second chance, $250 and third chance $125 for the $5 entry fee.

Thanks to our host, Fountain Bowl, all new bowlers to the ABT will receive a special membership discount on their first year’s membership. New members are ask to bring their latest league sheet with them, and please show up at least 1 hour prior to the squad they would like to bowl to complete and process the tournament application.

Representatives from Storm & Roto Grip Bowling Products and Dexter Bowling Shoe Products will be on site at the tournament on Saturday and have donated products to the tournament for raffle prizes. South Point Hotel Casino and Bowling Center, one of the top destinations in Las Vegas, is adding four certificates for three days and two night’s accommodations at their five-star hotel.

We hope to see you at Fountain Bowl during the Memorial Day Tournament!

ABT (L-R) Champion, Rich Yanagita and ABT Director, Rick Niedermayer.

A Rebuttal to Jim Goodwin’s “The Clash Was Interesting But...” Column in the 5-15-08 Bowling News

While not perfect, we did get to see a lot of bowlers and any bowling on TV is a good thing. Ed Smith Hawthorne CA

Mr. Smith,

Thanks for reading my ‘tribute to Steff.’ Is “any” bowling on TV really a “good thing?”

I seem to recall a silly college tv show that Randy Petersen did that resulted in several injuries to players - and the kids did more dancing than bowling. Is turkey bowling on the TV news, or pumpkin bowling good for the image of the sport? It sounds like you subscribe to the belief that “as long as they spell my name right, it’s all good.” . . .But I contend that there is such a thing as negative publicity. Did you know that USBC paid CBS $400,000 to buy the time for these two shows, and that more than a million dollars was spent in total? Is this how USBC should be spending membership money? A million would be a pretty good down payment on a new women’s tour, among other things. Actually, I enjoyed the shows too, but I’m disappointed that the format was not thought out. You can put all the window dress- ing you want on it, but it won’t change a flawed format which resulted in unessessarily embarrassing two of the sport’s greatest players. Again, thanks for reading Ed - and for supporting bowling.

JG May 22, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 7 MISSION HILLS BOWL 10430 SEPULVEDA BLVD., MISSION HILLS, CA 91345 • 818-361-1221

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(*Any combo of bowlers is allowed - all men, all ladies or mixed) (**Scratch League - Each team must have at least 1 lady) Page 8 BOWLING NEWS May 22, 2008 DONKEE continued from page 1 Canoga 12655 VENTURA BLVD. STUDIO CITY for further details. Park Bowl BOWL 818-769-7600 or 877-2380 Low to Cash – +93 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 when you have time to spare Sidepots:10:00AM – Fred Ringor, Patti Brode, Chuck Brode 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS ($15 each) 11:30AM – Beth Borci 1 & 2, Roger Wrase ($15 each), www.canogaparkbowl.com by Nice and Sweet E-mail:[email protected] 1:00PM - Jeff Juckett 1 & 3, Luis Diaz ($18 each) , 2:30PM - Luis Damian, Dom Laguardia 2 & 3 ($36 each) WINNETKA — If you’re a person who likes the summer STUDIO CITY — After last week’s travels took us to view Tournament Recap heat, the San Fernando Valley was the place to be. Reaching a couple of bowling centers around the country, we found Place (hcp) Name Score Amount over 100+ degrees it felt more like summer than spring. we weren’t satisfied. So back on the tour bus we went to 1.(10) Luis Damian 797 $ 400.00 We’ve been busy here at Canoga Park Bowl with leagues discover what the Pacific North West, the Pan Handle and 2 (12) Roger Wrase 790 $ 200.00 ending and some beginning their summer fun. To all the the Big Apple had to offer in the way of bowling. We came - 3.(28) Dom Laguardia 781 $ 110.00 winter leagues who just completed their season, we say we saw and needless to say, we conquered. Nice & Sweet 4.(32) Beth Borci 757 $ 100.00 “Congratulations” to all the winning teams. Now let’s get are happy to report that we still stand behind our claims that 5 (48) Ralph Maez 738 $ 90.00 ready for summer. PINZ is without a doubt the best in the nation for bowling 6 (36) Chuck Brode 716 $ 80.00 Here’s our weekly report... and league bowling that respects you. 7 (66) KK Sr 709 $ 70.00 Phil-Am: Sweeper Scores—Raul Ventenilla 245/671, Bert PINZ ADULTS 8 (19) Fred Ringor 693 $ 60.00 Araneta 247/611, Helen Ventenilla 222/582, Phillip Gayatin Our first stop was Seattle, Washington, where many locals Paid Out 33 Entries 218, Del Rigonan 203. were confused with our talks about league bowling. They Tournament $ 1410.00 Viva Las Vegas: Mike Olson 286/762, Stephen Mendez were amazed and a bit shocked at the size of our balls till Sidepots $ 252.00 247/682, Ryan Roberts 279/628, Vince Koeller 237/602, they realized that the true sport of bowling is not duckpin Brackets $ 400.00 Yvon Yonan 211/508, Richard Greenzweight 233. bowling. Their idea of fun was lighter sized balls, smaller Free Entries $ 250.00 Adult Junior Doubles: Our league champs, Team 1 are pins that brought back memories of the plastic bowling sets 300 Game $ 100.00 Richard McKenna and Kevin Gross. Scores from week 18: our parents bought us when we were kids. The only true fun Champion’s Shirts $ 40.00 ADULT—Jason Kalmanson 245/620, Richard McKenna 256, in bowling can be found here at PINZ and on any of our Total: $ 2452.00 Chip Minot 222. YOUTH—Kevin Gross 236/656, A.J. Minot Adult leagues. As these scores show, they ‘aint’ playing no 190/487, Eric Czubiak 167/459, Jennifer Pyka 149/386. kids game here: River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 278/788, Bob Engle- Tavern Guild: Tom Whitaker 222/644, Rick Kondo Dick Ritger Selected as First hart 279/759, Robert Battle 739, Barry Simon 289/710, Ted 209/600, Don McCoy 215, James Theodoulou 208, Curt Weinsziehr 278/710, Marsha Williams 229/627, Sheryl Kline Zellers 208. Bowling Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee 212/502, Scott Crawford 299, Pedro Silva 280, Hung-Lay Twilighters: Kelly Perdue 248/683, Shin Takei 662, Laurie Quon 278. Faso 244/652, Dan Coffelt 236/645, Jeff Haber 242/637, Group of Coaching Trailblazers also recognized Monday Nite Live: League champs, Team #8, “Who Are Bonnie Schwab 200/484, Lorill Clement 200, Kevin King We?”, are Frank Villaorlad, Florence Wroblewski, Richard 236. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - Renowned bowling coach Dick Jeffery and Terry Winger. Scores from week 34: Michael Kings and Queens: Kevin Collins 246/627, Brett Himmel Ritger has been selected as the first-ever inductee of the new Ricca 236/652, Tom Miller 234/625, Terry Winger 276/623, 621, Donald Osborne 606, Mitch Levitt 237/601, Jeff Diner Bowling Coaches Hall of Fame, recognizing superior coaching Dennis Llamas 233/614, Ken Doolittle 605, Carol Casuga 255, Dwayne Ralston 255, Robin Beachman 234. contributions to the sport. After days of application reviews and 573, Lucy Tralla 234/564, Karen Norman 205/554, Richard Funseekers: Bart Mills 280/700, Brian Bell 267/694, Jeff hours of discussion and voting, the Bowling Coaches Hall of Jeffery 220, Tess Llamas 215. Pifko 688, Isabelle Vincent 203/549, Lisa Frobisher 529, Fame committee, comprised of chairman Jimmy Sturm, BPAA Comedians: Sweeper Scores—Ruben Sarkissian Keane Murakami 267. president-elect, Dave Garber - USBC co-director of coaching; 300/752, Dan Kline 701, Justin Archer 697, Mark May S.C.B.L.: Jeff Dowling 279/771, Jim Foltyn 250/708, Susie Minshew - IBPSIA past-president; Bob Rea - bowling coach/ 255/694, David Guilmette 253/688, Peggy DeGrasse Dwayne Miller 266/706, Brian Patterson 659, Jimmy Doonan consultant (Bob Rea & Associates); Kelly Bednar - director of 225/607, Jessica Huling 216/594, Patti McVicker 222/539, 646, Matthew Grimes 247, Tom Sardo 244. the STE Skills Center; and bowling writers Dick Evans and Jim Jan Sandman 530, Lori Cole 236/522, Mike Pavlowsky 257, PINZ JUNIORS Goodwin, the committee settled on Mr. Russ Gothrick 256, Karen Norman 203, Ellen Eckard 203. H-O-W-D-Y folks! Reporting here in the Pan Handle Ritger. The formal induction will take place Wednesday morn- Summer league starts May 27th. See you then. of Texas. We find most bowling centers here are big hat, ing, June 25th during International Bowl Expo’s General Session Pinbusters: Team #4, “Fab Four”, Anna Adelson, Ginny not cattle. After we boasted to the locals on how great our at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. Neiditch,Judi Rivers and Doris Kassap are the league junior league is at PINZ, we found we were as welcome as Dick is acclaimed as one of the outstanding teachers of bowl- champs. Scores from week 34: Judi Rivers 516, Monise a skunk at a lawn party. Now this ain’t our first rodeo, so ing, one who can help the pro and amateur alike. Kelly 201/511, Melissa Johnston 503. we know what to look for: Great kids, Amazing talent and The PBA and ABC Hall of Famer graduated from the Uni- Dodger Bowling Club: Kevin Baum 202/578, Richard great sportsmanship not to mention the talents of a league versity of Wisconsin, with a double major in Physical Education Dahlson 535, Carol Clair 187/497. coordinator like Barbara Lee! So sorry Texas, “You can put and Recreation. Copper Bucket: Alec Hunter 258/673, Richard Alajarin your boots in the oven, but you don’t make them biscuit”!. Dick’s Physical Education background is the basis for the 214/619, Becky Ruiz 454, Judy Yeager 165, Mark Woslum Just give me good ole Californ - eye - aye and the Junior Ritger System to better bowling, entitled “The Feelings of Bowl- 241, Don Ruiz 239, Randy Barden 224. League at PINX any day of the week. Another surprise in ing”™ 500 Classic: League champs, Joan Bremberg, Cindy the scores will be shown in next week’s scores. His worldwide teaching has covered 24 countries on five Dominguez and Robyn Willis. Sweeper Scores—Petra Kaun PINZ SENIORS AND LADIES continents including, Asia, Europe, Australia, South and North 267/718, Teresa Lauer 243/617, Robyn Willis 201/555, Carol Takin da L.I.E. tah go bowlin in New York; we were America, with many countries using the Dick Ritger structured, Casuga 540, Eloise Valencia 201/535. shocked to find that in da past year, 14 bowling centers have systematic progressive teaching program as their base. Dick’s Thursday Pick A Ball Doubles (4-games): Aaron closed in NYC. As we write; a bowling house in Queens open methodical, businesslike, consistent style is the secret to his Steinberg 279/971, Tiffany Morita 246/928, Louis Gross more than 50 years has closed its doors this past weekend. success as a pro and as a renowned teacher. Dick is the first Pro 267/818, Scott Friedman 228, Larry Friedman 221, Paul Unfortunately, they lost their lease to a retail store. No fear Bowler/Instructor to be elected to the University Hall of Fame, Barkley Jr. 218. on the fate of PINZ, we are still going strong like da seniors for his alma mater, La Crosse University. In July 1995, Dick was Vegas For Fun: Joel Seguin 251/695, Robert Spengeman on our leagues! The only comparison one can make between awarded the World Bowling Writers Distinguished Service Award, 279/680, Roger Budlong 245/672, Jun Tumacay 246/653, PINZ Seniors and New York is that their scores are as high the John Martino award in 1998 for “Outstanding Contribution Vaughn Fountain 266/609, Carol Figueria 561, Pam Foun- a NYC’s sky scrapers: to the Sport of Bowling”, and the BPAA/Dick Weber Bowling tain 201/539. Pin Pals: Judy Kautz 180/430, Barbara Weissman Ambassador award in 2006. CC Nikkei: Kirk Sasaki 233/636, Noriko Fukunaga 177/412, Diana Bassi 148/405, Shelly Djercian 385, Ellen Prior to Mr. Ritger’s induction, a group of nine Trailblazers, 191/547, Kenny Fukumoto 237, Gary Endow 226, Tony Engel 138/370, Karen Collier 138. also selected by the Hall of Fame committee, will be recognized as Shiotani 221, Ken Shinbashi 211. Breakfast Club: Myrna Schiffman 197/527, Charlene coaching visionaries who laid the foundation for all who followed. Friday Vegas: Tiffany Morita 232/611, Greg Welch Gaffney 188/510, Nancy Sherwood 160/441, Elaine Vanoff The list of Bowling Coach Trailblazers include: 206/583, Jeremy Paulsen 205. 436, Victoria Rastocky 171/433, Roz Levitt 160. Lou Bellissimo, first reknowned college bowling coach. This weekend is a three-day holiday for many people Happy Timers: Sol Karnovitz 266/711, Ken Burkenheim Buddy Bomar, one of bowling’s earliest prominent instructors so have fun and keep it safe. Lots of gatherings of family 677, Cynthia Burkenheim 227/575, Ruth Swick 199/533, conducting clinics nationwide. and friends for picnics and parties. Be sure to display your Sam Marion 263. Bill Bunetta, known for teaching coaches how to coach. American flag. Coffee & Donuts: Arleen Wiener 505, Harriette Braude Frank Clause, bowling coach author and instructional film We’ll see you next week right here on the pages of the 198. creator for AMF. Bowling News with more exciting scores from the bowlers Senior Social: Charlene Gaffney 191/502, Art Michener Ned Day, one of the first to make extensive exhibition tours, here at Canoga Park Bowl. 159/440, Christine Stark 159/428, Allan Lotta 161/415, Mi- among the game’s great stylists, excelling in instructing, and chael Gralla 120/300. performing in popular Hollywood film shorts. Canoga Park Srs. Bowler of the Week: This week it’s team of the week: Chief Halftown, known as the “father of in-school bowling” WINNETKA — The league sheets are in and from the looks of things it’s going to be a summer of hot scores for our seniors Dirtyballs. Congrats to Blu, Jeff, Brian, Kevin and Jonathan “Doc” Hattstrum, first to analyze some of the sport’s core here at Canoga Park Bowl. who bowl in Kings and Queens. This is the second year in principals. Funtimers: Richard Greenzweight 268/728, Dave Folck a row when a brand new team has won the league. Great Floretta McCutcheon, “first known” woman bowling coach 224/636, Al Reiswig 225/633, Dave Yahn 234/630, Hung-Lay job boys and we hope to see all of you over the summer. Andy Varipapa, known for being the first to make bowling Quon 210/578, Karen McDonald 202/531, Ellie Alliston 207/514, Quote of the Week: It’s nice to go away, but it’s always movies used for instruction. Eleanor Weaver 458, Bobbie Walker 183/448, Carolyn Green- wood 444, Maria Volkert 174, Carol De Zotell 172. nice to come back home — Sonya Sweet (Sweet’s Grand- All applications received for consideration will be kept on file 39’Ers Senior Tour: Al Reiswig 279/711, Edwin Cornish 268, mother). so that those applicants do not need to resubmit each year unless Scotty Alavazo 641, Bill Robb 233/616, Richard Greenzweight they want to simply update their application. 237/616, Carolyn Scherzberg 227/678, Patricia Carpenter 208/521, Freda Leibson 181/507, Lil Baker 494, Bev Zietz 486, Eleanor Weaver 204, Arlene Bonino 181. ABTA Other bonuses are $400 for Keep up the good bowling. continued from page 1 qualifying Saturday from Noon is a $650 Bonus winning the through 5:30 PM. There is a help open the National Bowl- event. There is a Friday night bonus of $150 for wearing your 2009 ing Stadium in Reno, Nev. qualifying bonus of $500 if you ABTA logo shirt. There is a continued from page 1 The United States, which will win the event. participation bonus of $600 if previous selection, Australia, become the first three-time host you have bowled 29 quads withdrew. of the World Championships, To accommodate the Wom- since May 25, 2007. “We are pleased to step in also hosted the 1971 event in en’s World Championships, the New members are allowed and showcase the world’s best Milwaukee. 2009 Open Championships, up to 209 Average and can join bowlers in this unique setting,” The Women’s World Cham- which is expected to feature a for only $10 and Ladies 49 + USBC Chief Operating Officer pionships, which tentatively prize fund of more than $7 mil- and Men 55+ as always receive and WTBA President Kevin will be held July 25-Aug. 2, lion, will be extended until July a free membership. Dornberger said. “It will have 2009, is expected to feature 24, bringing the final capacity It is a Must to check in been nearly 14 years since we more than 225 athletes from 43 for the event to 16,300 teams. EARLY!~ last hosted the World Champi- countries competing in doubles, More than 11,500 teams are The shot will be a tougher onships and USBC is up to the singles, trios, team, all-events already signed up to compete. with lower scores, but fair challenge.” and Masters. The events will Additional information on to all! The United States last host- be conducted in a stadium set- the 2009 WTBA Women’s See our ad, and info in this ed the World Championships, ting, which will enhance the World Championships will paper for more info or Call the which until 2003 featured both event for spectators as well as be posted on bowl.com as it ABTA at 562-868-7164 or web men and women, in 1995 to competitors. becomes available. site www.abta1.com. May 22, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 9

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PBA Video Game to be Unveiled SEATTLE—Concrete Software®, Inc., a leader in innovative mobile content, announced today that it has signed a worldwide agreement with the PBA to produce and distribute a mobile bowling game under the PBA brand. PBA Bowling™ will be released in June 2008 worldwide just in time for the PBA Team Shootout Hosted by Six Flags Great America which will be aired on ESPN.

PBA Bowling will be built with cutting edge technology in- cluding 3D graphics and mobile motion technology (the option to use real motion with the mobile handset to roll the bowling ball). Motion technology utilizes your mobile device’s camera to detect movements and emulates a real throw, similar to the Wii remote. The game will also include 11 of the top PBA bowl- ers including today’s top stars like Norm Duke, Pete Weber and Tommy Jones.

“We are very pleased to be teaming up with Concrete Software to produce the first PBA video game of its kind,” PBA Commis- sioner and CEO Fred Schreyer said. “This is a great opportunity to showcase not only the game of bowling and the PBA but to also have some of the superstars of the PBA featured so that fans across the world can put themselves on the lanes with Pete Weber, Sean Rash and others.”

“Bowling games have always done well in the mobile market which makes it very exciting to be working with the premier brand in bowling” said Keith Pichelman, CEO of Concrete Software. “It’s exciting to be able to combine our knowledge of building games and the PBA’s long history of bowling.”

The PBA Team Shootout Hosted by Six Flags Great America takes place June 5-8 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Ill., and will air on ESPN throughout the summer. The event features 18 PBA Tour stars competing in a team event for a top prize of $100,000. Del Rosa Lanes 1499 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA Accepting Applications Experienced Desk Clerk Experience Bartender Contact Nicole 909-886-4675 • Fax 909-883-4665 Page 10 BOWLING NEWS May 22, 2008 Find A Bowling Center Near You

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Thank Congratulations to Jeremy Glover on his win at Cal Bowl rising The format provides an elimination of some sort each and every you Empire bowl, bowling needs more centers to step up with up from the 6th seed and coming up big in the final taking James week, a score – a session – and eventually bowler(s). However, technology and beauty. Before I get going I would like to thank Hawkins in two games 186-167 241-180. Jeremy averaged 235 the program still stays within the state guidelines of the WCJE, if Sherri for having the JST and we will be back that is a promise for his 14 games and took over the season points lead with the by chance that program ever arises again. if you will have us. win. Also, congrats to Charlie Hair who wowed the crowd with a great 299 game. Nice bowling! This summer long tournament format is simple for the indi- Flowers for the mothers and competitive bowling for the youth vidual bowler. Bowl 5 games each session and eliminate the lowest make for a great day for a tournament. High score abound Devin JAT Invitational – Top 12 Bowlers – June 1st game. Bowl 10 sessions of qualifying and eliminate the worst Bidwell rolls another 300, Jay DeLaTorre rolls a bone crunching The JAT Invitational for the Open Division will feature the session. Half of each division (boys and girls) will be eliminated 296, Kevin Lutz 264, Jeremy Glover 280, Kevin Jones (2) 278, top-12 bowlers in a special format. 12 games of match play- bowl after the qualifying round. The top half of each division advances Kenny Beaver, 267, Brandon Kraye 266, Vincent Nolan & Jacob everyone once and a position round- and a top-3 rolloff for the title. to match play. The first week of match play is standard format – Moore 247. Nice bowling juniors. Double tournament points and added prize money. $50 entry fee equal number of games for each bowler, with 30 bonus points to for this event (entry coupons can be used + $15). At 8:55 a.m. we the winner of a match. The field is then cut in half again for the In the Hdcp Novice; C.J Jackson lead the way to match play will begin to fill the field with alternates so BE ON TIME. If you second week of match play. Here the format will be Bracket Elimi- with a 969 after 5 gms, Kacey Whitsett was the cut at 826. No are not checked in by 8:55 you will LOSE YOUR SPOT. nation, best of 3 games to determine the champion(s). Therefore, high game points or series were awarded because the bowlers that The following bowlers are eligible for the Invitational field: the bottom line is 9 sessions, 36 games, match play. set them were not members. After match play the top two were Jeremy Glover Brandon Kraye Jeff Spiesman C.J. Jackson up to bowl Eric Torrence for the title. Eric bowled a Preston Fukumizu Charlie Hair Cory Koyanagi To add some fun to the summer, we’ve included a doubles-team nice 186 to defeat CJ’s 157. Devin Bidwell AJ Garcia Travis Zehntner format to the mix. The team event will be based on the five games Samantha Jimenez Kevin Jones Aaron Wilson per session and 10 sessions, with no elimination. This will keep Intermediate Div. was in the plus area leading was Vincent The following bowlers are the alternates (taken in order): the bowlers honest in trying their best each game, each session. Nolan at plus 99, the cut was plus 15 Greg Martin, High series JD Pelow JR Monteith Caycee Landers The team event will be through the qualifying round only. Awards double points went to Vincent Nolan, Michael Unger and Jacob Brent Shern DeeRonn Booker Natalie Jimenez after the qualifying round will be for individual and team but, no Moore taking the high game points. After Match play it was Jacob Alternates are encouraged to show up however there is no scholarship will be issued. up against Vincent, Jacob rolled a solid 217 to defeat Vincent’s guarantee that you will get a spot in the field. Instead, all scholarship funds are being saved for the champion 156. and second place finishers in both the boy and girls division, after Tournament of Non-Champs and Champions the end of the match play rounds. Advance div, Kevin Lutz lead the way to match play with a A unique format for this year’s ToNC as we will be bowling plus 89, the cut was – 41 Denita Miller. Jay De L Torre grabbed Saturday, June 7th at Canoga Park Bowl but the final two rounds of The scholarship has been calculated to be a minimum of the high game points with his 296, Kevin Lutz got the series points the bracket will be Sunday morning- and the winner of the ToNC $1000 based on a mere 20 bowlers during qualifying. The more with 1089, match play things changed. Jay moved to the #1 sead, will walk straight into qualifying at the Tournament of Champi- bowlers we have, the higher the total scholarship purse will be. Tyler Trathen got #2, Kevin dropped to # 3 and Richard Martin ons! Hope to see everyone out at Canoga for Non-Champs and The cost for this program is just $20 per session or $200 for the held on to #4. In the first match Kevin began to come back to life Champions to wrap up our season! summer qualifying. New bowlers will be accepted through the with a 236 to defeat Richards 191, Kevin moved up to bowl Tyler forth session, June 14th. There is an allocation of only 4 make-up and again rolled 213 vs 175, Kevin had now made it back to roll Our Next Event or pre-bowl sessions, any combination. Contact David Gordon at for the top against Jay, and in a close match Kevin took back the Our next event is the JAT Invitational, Sunday, June 1st at 310-665-9536 or [email protected] for more informa- #1 with a 203 to 191. Palos Verdes Bowl. I alone will be running both divisions so tion or tournament schedule. again bowlers, IF YOU ARE NOT CHECKED IN BY 8:55 YOU Open was rolling plus 238 Kevin Jones leading the way to WILL LOSE YOUR SPOT AND AN ALTERNATE WILL BE Now for the opening week. We had a very small turnout as we match play the cut at plus 87 Brent Shern. The top 12 moving TAKEN! Don’t miss your chance just because you didn’t make competed against a long layoff and high school proms. However, into match play. Double high points game went to none other then it on time! Alternates must be registered by 8:55 to have a chance there is still high optimism for reaching our 20 bowler goal. The Devin Bidwell 300, high series point went to Kevin Jones..Match to get into the special field! high bowler of the day was Max Slevcove with a four-game set play shook up the tree, Charlie Hair moved to #1, Jeremy Glover of 204-278-267-201/950. Now that’s nice bowling in any format. to #2, Kevin dropped to #3, and Daniel Updegraff took over #4. Check out the latest schedule updates, scores, highlights, photos Next we have Brent Shern with a near 900 series set that included Daniel rolled 258 to get by Kevin’s 191, then Daniel rolled 225 to and more at www.bowljat.org. 278-226 for an 894. Others highs for the day came in from Mark move past Jeremy’s 210, Daniel was now up against Charlie who Curtis 246-218/805, Andy Betancourt 254/797, Jasmine Morales was not going to have nothing to do with Daniels 213, Charlie 225-221/768, and Jon Morales 200/707. rolled a solid 279 for the win. Bowlers it was fun, Empire bowl & Sherri thank you. To our These bowlers are off to a very good start. And with our next GREAT sponsors a big thank you Roto Grip, Sports Innovators, session not until May 31st, there is plenty of time for all other Pins and Needles. In our sponsor raffle it was Adam Dubia that bowlers to plan and schedule this tournament for their summer. won the Bowling bag. Scholarship of $1000 is up for grabs. Are you going to be elimi- nated from that? 4 1 7 5 9 8 2 3 6 Brunswick West Covina Lanes 5 2 8 3 6 1 7 4 9 675 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina 91792 • 626 960-3636 3 6 9 4 2 7 5 1 8 7 9 4 8 1 5 3 6 2 Second Annual 6 8 2 7 3 9 4 5 1 JAT Champion Jeremy Glover and 2nd James Hawkins 1 5 3 2 4 6 8 9 7 Memorial Madness 8 4 1 9 7 3 6 2 5 JAT Farm Club 9 3 5 6 8 2 1 7 4 by David Gordon 2 7 6 1 5 4 9 8 3 Junior 20 Game Tournament ROSEMEAD – JAT Farm Will be bowled on a Sport Shot Club members please check-in for the upcoming Invitational Cost $65.00 per bowler Tournament on June 1st at Palos Verdes Bowl. The top Qualifying and Finals: twenty bowlers need to confirm North Los Angeles Co. - USBC their spot (if haven’t already) May 25, 2008 by Tuesday, May 27th. You can confirm your spot by either Check-in @ 5pm • Bowl @ 6pm calling me at 310-665-9536 or 9175 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 • 818-718-0193 • 818-718-0195 - Fax via email at David_Gordon@ Divisions: sonyusa.com. Presents USBC Certified 175 & over male and female • 174 & under male and female These 20 bowlers are: Max Contact Nancy Watkins @ (626) 960-3636 Slevcove – Jerome Jordan – Patrick Smith – Virgil Hilvano Annual Adult/Youth Doubles Tournament – Keyon Lemus – Mark Myers BOWLING NEWSUDOKU – Andrew Hilvano – Brandon Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM Check-in 9:00 AM Pekins – John McCullin – Vic- tor Hilvano – Teddie Carter 4 7 2 – Justin Foster – James Bael – Melissa Pena – Frank Pacheco Pickwick Bowl – Darren Pascual – Christian 5 2 9 Hernandez – Justin McCul- lin – Josh Gartrell – Godfrey 4 8 Galsim. 921 Riverside Dr., Burbank - 818-842-7188 The first 5 alternates are ready and anxious to step up, so Entry Fees: $12.50 Per Bowler Prepaid 8 6 please confirm as soon as pos- sible. These alternates in order $15.00 Per Bowler On-site ($2.50 late fee) 8 7 3 9 5 are: Gary Smith – Steven Maida – Wesley Low – Gabriella May- ALL PREPAID ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 21 field – Cody Mendoza. 5 6 The Invitational Tourna- ment format will be 5 games — GUARANTEED — qualifying, 5 games standard 8 3 match play, top 4 TV style 1st Place $100 Scholarship Per Division with a minimum roll-off. Cost is the normal $30 9 7 4 and dress code will be strictly of 20 entries per division. For More Information, enforced. Seven bowlers have Call NLAC-USBC office at 818-718-0193 or email at [email protected] already checked in. The rest of 6 9 3 you, please do so soon. Page 12 BOWLING NEWS May 22, 2008 Santa Super Savers: Tony Chaco 226-213-203/642, Jerry Roddam 222/609, Neal Olsen 213, Frank Dicrisi 212, Carl McAlister 205, Alic Snyder 202. Linbrook Bowling Center 1499 E. Highland Ave. Thursday Mixed Seniors: Ray Conner 212, Ike San Bernardino, CA 92404 201 S. Brookhurst • Anaheim • (714) 774-2253 Eisenacher 200. 909-886-4675 Thursday Linbrook Juniors: Abbott Hatch 210- ANAHEIM — Thanks to all the seniors who bowled 223/616. SAN BERNARDINO — We’re doing it again. Adding in Ozzie’s Senior Scotch Doubles last Saturday here Looney In Laughlin: Andy Crain 213, Faustino the senior leagues to our regular house column until at Linbrook Bowling Center. It was a new format and Rios 207, Stas Andrzejewski 202. their leagues hit the floor here at Del Rosa Lanes. everyone seemed to have a good time. Check our ad 7-11 Vegas: Joe Dantas 226-222-235/683, David Angels/Dodgers: Tim Eshelman 249/571, Tammy on this page for the new June date. Wright 202-216-246/664, Eric Angeles 217-222- Wilcox 188/479. Santa Gals and Guys: Guy Adinolfi 279-203- 224/663, Ben Philalack 216-245/645,Bill Green Mary’s Invitational: Corky De Maio 213-217- 202/684, Tony Chaco 225-227-213/665, Armando 238/634, Eva Munson 246. 268/698, Jerry Forch 257-217/668, Mike Rigano Galindo 222-224/613, Mike Blankenship 227, George Grey Panthers: Stan Lucas 222, Bob Baughman 245-224/665, Adam Sokoloski 205-255/659, Leigh- Reams 218. 220, John Vojtko 204. ton Beach 248-222/645, Randy Hoffman 213-201- Swinging Trios: Rey Ortiz 214, Bob Baughman T.G.I.F.: Tony Banks 214-216-210/640, Casey Jones 215/629, Marv Sargent 221-213/625, Steve Simpson 203, Joe Malone 202. 222-249/632, John Sanderson 214-226/627, Mike 202-240/619, Jerry Mullenix 232/618, PJ Buckner Lunch Bunch: Gus Glissman 211. Wagner 213-225/627, Trent Seltzer 212-215/621. 222/615, James Harris II 257/612, Dave Wodka 202- 3’s Company: Karen Bagnall 212. 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Happy Gamblers: Corky De Maio 203-225-227/655, Lopez 231-211/629, Jerry Lao 213-236/624, Ron Vogel Sunday Brunch Bunch: Kyle Jacobowitz 209- Jerry Forch 227-225/647, Joshua Ball 216-213/616, 221-212/622, Rudy Tomaneng 226-214/620, Susan 224/620, Pat Sangenito 223/611. Kevin Kratochvil 225-211/602, Georgia Forch 216- deGraaff 214. Family and Friends: Tim Moore 204-290/671, Chris 213/623. Angels/Dodgers (No-Tap): Bill Powell 268-288- Meno 207-222-207/636, David Kelly 212-205/612, R.C.H.: Daniel Baldwin 510, Michael Torchia 188, 287/843, E.J. Rogers 286-248-300/834, Randy Seif- Casey Otteson Donna Falcon 181/480. man 265-243-300/808, Ben Philalack 277-300/769, 244/604, Bill Cole 249, Lydia Farley 215. Good Times: Leighton Beach 243-216/655, Jerome Izzy Garcia 216-278-244/738, Lisa Somma 263-233- Nascar Race League: Hong Kha 257-225-201/683, Forch 247/630, Vince Vasquez 235-202/617, David 212/708, Denise Duarte 222-232-243/697, Kim Gard- Tony Christensen 235/603, Alan Bloom 224, Susan Jones 213-215/603, Michael Gray 237, Dottie Taylor ner 230-211-233/674, Cortnei Gardner 278-234/641, de Graaff 244, Dolly Nielsen 223. 225/580, Georgia Forch 231. Jo Luzania 232-201. Senior No-Tap: (5-13-08) 43 entries @ $9=$387. Weekend Rollers: Mike Contreras 279-217/681, Bowl Sa Mo: Marc Sy 231-223/645, Duke Lee 231- 43 lineage @ $4.50=$193.50. 43 prize fund @ Joe Contreras 244-203-217/604, Tom Neal 230- 214/628, Chung Kim 235-200/626, Hyun Park 236, $4.50=$193.50. 40 3-6-9 @ $1=$40. Place Money—1- 225/648, Jeff Hout 212-220-215/646, Nacho Hernan- Jimmy Kim 232-216. st Terry Brent 876 $35, 2nd Zeke Burgess 853 $27, dez 227-214/638, Marty Nakunz 236-205/625, Jeff Golden Nuggets: Ro Mutzenberger 205, Lydia 3rd Rod Cantrell 846 $$21, 4th Ben Philalack 842 Raynor 223-213/611, Jeff Tripp 210-221/610, Ernie Farley 203. $15, 5th Bob Okamura 827 $12, 6thTom Horton 821 Juarez 215-221/604, Mike Nakunz 237, Toni Futch Go For 9 (No-Tap): Jerry Knight 232-277-278/787, $8. Sidepots—1st game hdcp: 1st Jim Ellis 313 $10, 209-258/625, Bobbie Nakunz 230, Jackie Farris 215, Ike Eisenacher 235-276-221/732, Jack Short 243-230- 2nd Terry Brent 298 $8, 3rd Elaine Dooley 295 $5.50. Betty Allgower 210, Pacita Baker 203. 210/683, Gino Vassallo 221-256-201/678, Joe Zeuli 2nd game scr.: 1st Terry Brent 300 $13, 2nd Rod Park & Rec.: John Hutchings 211/587, Bob Cor- 253-222/659, Carol Johnson 200-234/602, Patty Ricks Cantrell 288 $8, 3rd Ed Hermance 287 $6.50. 3rd rigan 222, Larry Stormes 211, Alice Winchester 481, 214-217/601, Margot Church 221, LaVerne Turnham game hdcp.: 1st John Hendricks 307 $10, 2nd-3rd Esther Boyd 203. 218, Shirley Erickson 215. Score from previous week: (tie) Ben Philalack and Rod Cantrell 300 each and Afternooners: Bob Corrigan 521, Frank Long 190, Margot Church 275. $7.75 each. 3-6-9 Carryover Amount: $71. Added: Velma Bone 469, Teresa Vest 177. Party Timers: E.J. Rogers 299-229-237/765, $40. New Total: $111. Golden Goodies: Bob Corrigan 213/579, Rose Frank Pearlman 201-214-290/705, Daniel Batter Rudh 194/504. 269-207/669, Tom Gonzalez 234-213-218/665, Tony DEL ROSA SENIORS Christensen 212-207-242/661, Karyn Lorentzen 209- The seniors join our regular house column for Mon. Sr. No-Tap: 1.Chuck Taylor 786, 2. Joseph 206/604, Lynn Soliman 222, Yvonne Dowland 205, another week while we wait for the winter league to Fletcher 780, 3. Maria Hudkins753, 4. Randy Hoffman Denise Bayne 205. start. 738, Booby, Phosie Lotze 587. Anaheim Nisei: Fred Sasaki 202-222/618, Bob 8-Pin No-Tap: 1. Rosie Fabela 827, 2. Jo Medrano Have a nice Memorial Day holiday. Mendoza 222-201/612, Yuki Tomono 202-234/610, 812, 3. Dean Bechtold 806,4. Patti Bechtold 703. James Michiuye 207-214, Jim Nishiwaki 212, Nancy Wed. Sr. No-Tap: 1. Cari Burris 823, 2. Chuck Taylor A Perfecto In Sweeps For Willie Harris Katayama 202. 796, 3. Sam Frisby 794, 4. Dee Gibson 752, 5. Barney by Roberta McNaught Nikkei: Ken Kawado 215-256-220/691, Fred Nakata Barnett 747, 6. Ardie Barnett 735, 7. Vito Vaccaro 731, When it comes time for sweeps, everyone’s hope is to bowl 245-202/618, Ken Queypo 226/618, Bob Okamura well. Willie Harris, in the 590 Classic at Linbrook last week, Booby, Bob Corrigan 582. 212-217/601, Gil Barcoma 200-216/601. bowled a 300 in his first game. You can’t get any better than that. Needless to say, with a 955 series, he walked away with most of the dough. Diane Salinas was high for the Ladies. Shooting a 268, 235, & 218, she had her first ever 721 series. Adding a 187 game brought her total to 908 (a personal best) and lots of cash. Good LINBROOK BOWLING CENTER place to do it guys. 201 S. BROOKHURST • ANAHEIM • (714) 774-2253 This off-season will find some of our bowlers recouping from illnesses or surgeries. Orlando Vanegas, still out with a work related WE NEVER CLOSE • OPEN 24 HOURS accident and surgery. 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