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Bowling Headquarters in Las Vegas FOR INFORMATION ON SWEEPERS & TOURNAMENTS AT SUNCOAST, GOLD COAST & THE ORLEANS CONTACT WAYNE DALEY AT 1-888-365-7111 EXT. 6437, FOR SAM’S TOWN CONTACT DONNA WEBER AT 1-800-897-8696 EXT. 1300 California 69th BYear In Publicationowling NewsThursday, April 17, 2008 P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Carter & Wood Finish What They MM GOOD! Started at Yorba Linda WWPB NABI San Diego …. Mira Bohn Cashes In by Lori Yamasaki Mesa was the host center for the NABI tournament this YORBA LINDA—This sonal trainer for over 10 years. past Saturday. George Evans weekend, Tori Carter and Vince Along with her thanks she added celebrated this title exactly one Wood took what they had from the WWPB, Jim Hornung and year after his prior one (also 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood start to finish. Leading after his staff at Yorba Linda Bowl, at Mira Mesa). Not only was Saturday’s nine games of quali- as well as two of her favorite George in the $500 optional up- (562) 421-8448 fying, the duo kept things close clients, Francesca and Melissa. grade, but as a frequent bowler, till the very end of competition “They sat behind us for 5 hours he collected an additional $200 on Sunday to claim the 2008 rooting us on. Thanks you guys bringing his winnings for the Saturday Yorba Linda Open WWPB for coming and supporting me it day to $1200. Congratulations Mixed Doubles Championship really meant a lot”. Lastly, Tori on a great performance! No-Tap crown. After bowling together wanted to say thanks to Nicole The balance of the steplad- in three previous WWPB mixed Ellison for lending her a belt to der consisted of John Tanja, doubles events (and making wear for Sunday’s finals – Tori Ron Tanja, Mike Tangonan & May 3rd finals in each) they claimed will be sure to wear that belt in Bob Ulery. their $2000 top prize. future tournaments! Three bowlers shared the Tori, taking her second Vince wanted to be sure 3-6-9 pot, John Tanja, Rommer

5 PM WWPB title at Yorba Linda to also thank Jim and his staff Lejarde & Anthony Damian, Parker Bohn III was in shock after his Motel 6 Roll to Riches win. Bowl, has a total of five WWPB along with the WWPB and while guaranteed $50 sidepots Entry Fee:$40 titles. Utilizing a gift from Ebonite. He has been on Ebo- were collected by Erik Martin, ORLANDO, Fla.—With his 15 other PBA stars. In his first her sister, Robin Romeo, Tori nite’s Western Regional Staff Rodney Demetrio, Catherine three kids looking on – com- career Motel 6 Roll to Riches Sidepots stated, “I want to thank Robin since 2000. Recalling the Lopez. Jeff Greer, Ben Aficial, pletely unaware of the mag- appearance, he denied Duke for giving me the balls I used, championship Vince stated, “It Ron Tanja, Anita Smith (1/2), nitude of what he was doing his third big-money win in Optional Brunswick’s Fuse and Zone. was surprising to not have a Steve Slezak (1/2), Joe Page – Parker Bohn III secured his six weeks. The only bowler She hand picked them from team distance themselves from (1/2), Ed Lomibao (1/2) & family’s future with six strikes to compete in all four Roll to 6 Games her collection - knowing my the rest of the field on Sunday, Dan Stauf. In other perpetual on Sunday. Riches events, Duke won the game she felt these would be Dave and Wendy and Ben and pot action, Ben Aficial also Bohn defeated Norm Duke, 2008 Denny’s World Champi- the right ones. The Fuse I used Shannon kept it close all day”. received $100 for rolling 9 six-strikes-to-five, in the final onship and the 65th Denny’s most of Saturday and some on Vince also noted the won- strikes in a row. “Race to Six Strikes” to win the U.S. Open for a combined Karaoke Sunday. Tori continued, ” I also derful new changes at Yorba PBA’s Motel 6 Roll to Riches $150,000 in just over a month. want to thank Rusty Bryant of Linda Bowl. The front desk special event, taking home the But he was unable to double The Pro Zone Pro Shop located now faces the lanes and in Oc- $150,000 winner-take-all top that amount and lost in the Race Every inside Mission Hills Bowl for tober of last year new scorers prize. to Six Strikes for the second drilling my equipment not only were installed along with new The PBA Hall of Famer is straight year after falling to for this tournament but all of flat panel screens and 42” tele- fifth all-time with 31 Denny’s Doug Kent in 2007. my equipment for the past 10 vision monitors. Also from the PBA Tour titles and ranks third The match was close Friday years or so. If it wasn’t for him WWPB - many thanks to Jim with nearly $2.7 million in ca- throughout as both bowlers I’m positive I would not have and Betty Hornung for hosting reer earnings. But the $150,000 struck with their first two shots. scored as well as I did. Thanks another wonderful event. paycheck tripled any other top Duke faltered first when he left Rusty for your expertise and The WWPB congratulates prize Bohn had secured in one the 10-pin with his third shot and great imagination”. Tori and Vince on their vic- day in his career. and Bohn took the lead by strik- Lastly, Tori remarked, “This tory and would like to add Bohn earned a berth in the ing with his next. Bohn would is the first time (my husband) congratulations to Vince and six-bowler event by winning never lose the lead, although he Jeff has seen me win. We will his new bride, Kimberly. They an online fan vote, beating out continued on page 8 Saturday be married 10 years this No- are expecting their first child in vember. That was pretty cool early October. Sixth place finisher, Dan having him there”. She also Be sure to check out our Stauf, received a complete ball WCST Ebontie Singles at 8:30PM wanted to be sure to thank website, www.wwpb.com for resurfacing & rejuvenation, Vince Wood for being such a tournament highlights and courtesy of Bowlers Depot, & GREAT partner. details as well as information Ron Tanja was the Ebonite ball Tori has worked as a per- on upcoming events. raffle winner. We’ll be raffling Del Rosa April 19-20 to ball #3, & the winner will join by Dick Sanders Sue Greer & Ron in a one game This coming week-end, the bowlers in advance. Price roll-off before the semi finals April 19-20, the WCST EBO- of the lunch will be told at of our Memorial Day Tourna- NITE Singles will be at Del the Tournament on Saturday. 1:30AM ment. The winner will be The Rosa Bowl in San Bernardino, $170.00 is the Entry Fee for representative from San Diego, CA. Our hosts our Proprietor, WCST Members, guests to add & be seeded directly into the Nicole Ellison, and her General $15.00. Current Members due FRIDAY semi-finals of the Ebonite Chal- Manager Dave Wodka. to re-new your Annual Dues lenge Tournament in Las Ve- The WCST will have two in April, must pay the $60.00 gas during NABI Week 2008. additional co-sponsors to this Annual Fee, which is good for NO-TAP Are you accumulating your 4 tournament. JAN & SUE one year from the time you re- tournaments & 30 games to be NIBLETT OF LUSTER-COTE join, or new bowlers wishing to 3 GAMES eligible for this exciting week INC, and WCST Member, join will do the same or pay the of bowling? There’s still plenty GEORGE ABRAHAMSEN guest fee. Finals for both the Every Friday At 1PM of time! REALOR of Tarbell REAL- seniors and super seniors to be Champions Tori Carter and Vince Wood with Jim The next NABI San Diego TORS, 949-812-9990, each held on Sunday, April 20th, to Hornung of Yorba Linda Bowl. tournament will be at Poway adding $500.00 to the Tourna- start at 8:30AM. $15 ENTRY FEE Bowl on April 26th. This is the ment’s prize fund. Qualifying Call the WCST Office at What’s Happening This Weekend? first tournament we have held will be one squad only, start- 760-363-8141 to check on any Includes Singles, 3-6-9 A.B.T. Saturday April 19 Westminster Lanes there in many years, so we’d ing on Saturday, April 19th openings, or just show up for Sidepots, Insurance A.B.T.A. Saturday April 19 Cal Bowl like a good turnout as an en- at 10:00AM. Roll-Call will Roll-Call on Saturday, April Donkee Sunday April 20 Del Rio Lanes couragement to add this center be at 9:40AM. The bowlers 19th by 9:40AM, if you wish & Scratch Series Inland Empire N.A.B.I. Saturday April 19 Arlington Lanes to our normal rotation. Watch will bowl two 5 game blocks, to enter. Senior No-Tap Saturday April 19 Del Rio Lanes for details in the next Bowling with an hour lunch break after (NOTE) In last week’s Cali- 3-6-9 = $141.00 News, and plan to join us …. the 1st 5 Games. Nicole will fornia Bowling News, our ad W.C.S.T. Sat/Sun April 19/20 Del Rosa Lanes we’ll save a cookie for you! have a nice lunch prepared for continued on page 8 Forest Lanes 6 Gamer Entry Fee: 12 Noon • Saturday, April 19th $50.00 $300.00 1st Place Guaranteed Optional - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 - Brackets $5 • Call us at (949)770-0055 for more info. Page 2 BOWLING NEWS April 17, 2008 In Memory of Frank Kietz… Orange County suffered another great loss recently as Frank Frank Kietz, 91, born in Brooklyn, New York on December Kietz, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing over the last 23, 1916 was the only child to German immigrant parents. They several years, passed away. It is with great sadness that I relive moved to Lynwood, California in 1919. Frank graduated from Hey Joe, wait for me! this memory of a man who devoted his life to bowling. However, Lynwood high school and worked for the Long Beach Indepen- I was lucky enough to see and to converse with him recently at dent as a printer, setting type. He was drafted into the U.S. Army “Joe’s just a kid,” Frank 91, said when referring to his 88-year- the Orange County Bowling Council meeting. during World War II in 1945. He later married Betty in 1951 and old friend, Joe Lyou. Frank was a man who not only covered the world of bowling, acquired a whole family, children Vicki and Michael. He proved Both men have been sports writers and friends, for more years but he was also man who cared about its’ direction. He traveled to be a good father and husband, later a grandfather and even a than most of us have been alive and have covered more bowling to many bowling centers and facilities to keep track of the events great-grandfather. He and Betty almost celebrated their 50th wed- tournaments together than probably any other journalists in the and the stories that needed to be told. He certainly got around for ding anniversary before she passed away. Frank will always be history of bowling. a man of his age. remembered as being a good teacher and having a sharp mind. He It isn’t surprising that when Joe left this earth on March 22, to Searching my memories, I found that Frank always had a story frequently demonstrated his great knowledge of the abstract and cover the biggest and best tournament in the universe, that Frank to tell. He remembered the days when people were eager to add prided himself as being a “know it all”. Frank was always inter- went to join him just a few days later. their names to waiting lists just to get into leagues and tourna- esting to talk with and loved writing. His career of writing for the Frank was passionate about bowling, so much so that he still ments. He recalled a time when a bowling center staff relied on a California Bowling News was perfect for him. It combined both bowled four, or more days a week at Forest Lanes, which is about more personal touch to keep its players, and to recruit new ones. of his passions, bowling and writing. Writing for the newspaper two tenths of a mile from his charming mobile home in Forest Despite a few writing errors and factual inaccuracies, those lessons opened Frank’s eyes to traveling and carried him to many different Gardens in Lake Forest. His last recorded game; a day or so before showed in his work. parts of the world, touring new bowling centers. He won many he died was a whopping 245. In casual conversation, I found that Frank constantly had awards for his writing endeavors and was eventually inducted into He covered every tournament he could, especially the ladies thought-provoking ideas on how to better the world of bowling. the Bowling Writers Hall of Fame. tournaments, His uncanny memory for names and scores were a In those times I had the privilege of speaking with him, I came After bowling- a 245 game mind you- Frank became short of source of amazement. away with a more clear understanding of the history of bowling breath and drove himself to the emergency room. He passed away When he and Joe would return from their adventures they and how we could learn from it. I am embarrassed to say that I on the morning of April 2nd due to a heart attack with his family would sit on the phone and discuss their versions of who did was guilty. Too often, I along with a few others smiled amongst at his bedside. He is survived by daughter Vicki and her husband what until their arguments would get so heated that one would ourselves and discounted his words. In retrospect, I will heed his Hank Plaisier, son Michael Kietz and wife Ellen, granddaughter hang up on the other. advice. My future will include recapturing that personal touch, Erin and her husband Scott Neiderhiser, granddaughter Melanie They had an unspoken agreement to agree to disagree but and to find new and improved ways of getting the youth of today Dewald, and great-grandson Carter Neiderhiser. Frank was a no agreement about how loud they could yell at each other. The involved in bowling. good man, filled with honesty and integrity and he will never be yelling matches never stopped them from making their weekly Thank you Mr. Frank Kietz, Saddleback Lanes and I will forgotten. The world of bowling and commissary food will never calls to each other. miss you. be the same again. Frank was indeed an inspiration to the employees at Forest John Chapman Submitted by Granddaughter Erin Lanes. He never let an illness or pain stop him from doing the Saddleback Lanes things he wanted to do. “I treat those things with contempt,” he Dear CBN: would say. I had the pleasure to know Frank since my first days in the “Somehow we just thought that he would always be around,” bowling business working the front desk at Hollywood Star Lanes said Gail, a coffee shop employee. “The first thing he would do back in 1977. when he came in the bowl was ask for a cup of black coffee and Frank loved to talk and share stories about the “good ol’ days”. then he would sit down and start talking. “Frank, we can’t sit here I used to tease him and tell him “he IS the good ol’ days”. When and talk all day,” she would finally say, then he would let her know Frank and Gordon Murrey, Sr. would talk it was like listening to his coffee was cold, so she would heat it up and he would wander bowling lore. off to talk to someone else. People like Gordon and Frank can never be replaced. Their His favorite lanes were 19-20 or 21 so he could look out the stories go with them. We have always stayed in touch over the last front doors and keep an eye on his car. Yep, he still drove. 30 years as I saw him constantly at Bowl Expo and of course the The energetic Frank habitually took brisk walks around his Southern California Bowling Writers Banquets. He was always mobile home park every night, had coffee with the neighbors at the first to greet you with a handshake and ask how you are do- the clubhouse every morning at 9 AM and played bingo every ing. Although he lost his wife Betty some years back Frank kept Thursday night. going and going and going. He will sorely be missed throughout Whenever the number B5 was called, Frank would yell “BEER Southern California and the bowling world globally. FRAM!” In his memory, it is now a tradition that his bingo friends Frank Kietz received his award for 40 years participation in the continue to do. God Bless you Frank. Thanks for your friendship. A.B.C. Tournament, in 1999. He continued to bowl EVERYDAY Bill Snoberger, Capital Equipment Manager Treesa Spencer - until the day of his heart attack. No one ever loved the sport Former CBN “Star Gazer” Columnist Murrey International, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90061 more than Mr. Kietz. 6016310A1jet SC-Bowling News 2/28/08 3:19 PM Page 1 April 17, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 Bowl With The World’s Greatest Senior Bowlers

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FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO & FROM THE AIRPORT & STRIP Page 4 BOWLING NEWS April 17, 2008 CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 LAKEWOOD — Congratulations to Emmerson Wafer, winner of last LAUGLIN SUNSET Billy Foster 255, Matt Mosley 204-224-264/692, Louis Whitlock 267- Saturday’s Bragging Rights Open at Cal Bowl. You will find the results James Matthews 247-225-216/688, Ken Holliday 278-212/682, Som 198-208/673, Jenila Fabian 156-158, Victor Fabian 178-185-202/565, of the tournament at the end of this column. Seng 233-223-221/677, John Cordi 257-207-201/665, Derrick Whitlock Ariel Ocampo 200. 228-214-214/656, Paul Puttkamer 256-204/642, Lee Williams 248/634, For all of our Cal Bowl Adults that read this article and have children WEDNESDAY MIXED FIVE John Mathews 224-219/633, Dion Morris Sr. 232-202/618, Brandon of bowling age that would like to get their child in a junior league for Jeff Cureton 213-228-226/667, Sheila Lawton 234-237-201/672, Mims 213-203-200/616, Angela Hillig 226/615, Bill Perkins 223-216/612, the summer, the summer leagues will be starting on Saturday, May Clyde Lumpford 199-201-213/613, Matt Mosley 214-194-227/635, Don Ace Price 236, Kenny Wright Jr. 225, Louis Whitlock II 214, Ray Jones 17th starting at 9:00 A.M. Sign-up is between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. Ott 199-238-236/673, Brandon Owens 265-213-245/723, Shannon 206, Zernell Hayes 205, Chan Hou 205, Carole Fischer 204, Michael Please come early so we get your child on a team unless you or child Santos 216-182-251/649, Bob Brockman 200, Myrick Burris 212, Benjie White 204, Don Matthews 203-201, Amodd Christion 202. can bring a team of their own. Calinawan 233, Jeremy Campbell 200, Richard Dubuke 214, Robert YOUNG AT HEART We will have four, possibly five, leagues starting, four of which will Groth 208, Guy Hunsinger 207, Rich Kelly 202-216, Steve Lizotte 208- Team #5, “G” 24-7 are the champions for 2007-2008. Jim Plante, start at 9:00 A.M. They are the Mini-Bees which consists of one child 204, John Lynch 222, Tee MaGee 202, Greg Mobley 223, Greg Nardo Rosalind Harris and Earl Hulletti. Good Bowling. Audrey Johnson 141- per team ages seven and under and are new bowlers. The second will 213-206, Albert Viernes 234, David Wall 200, Jay Wilson 203-202. 173-137/451, Ed Johnson 185-148-125/458, Marci Hansen 159-126- be a new league consisting of children 5 thru 9 called the Cadets, also SENIOR MENS TRIO 164/449, Hilda Forde 157-163-158/478, Ed Hansen 202-218-201/621, with one child of a little more experience per team. The third is called The Magnificent Men are the champions for the 2007-2008 Winter Tua Sula 147-151-159/457, Wayne Moon 168-198-199/565, Fale Sula Bobcats with children in the age group ranging from 9 through 12 and Season. Mauro Pendilla, Willie Young and Josh Hudson. Congratula- 164-235-168/567, Curtis Whaley 144-201-195/540, Eva Hammons have a year or two experience of bowling. This is a doubles league tions fellows! Mauro Pendilla 214-183-227/624, Willie Young 217, 89-120-195/540, Jim Plante 196-264-224/684, Rosalind Harris 99-124- of one boy and one girl. Or two boys or two girls. The third all-juniors Josh Hudson 245-192-219/656, Billy Cowens Jr. 247-180-202/629, 117/340, Earl Hullett 207-182-187/576, Tom Pettway 162-116-193/471, league is called Classified, consisting of three children per team, any Paul Saenz 221-203-222/646, Dane Harrison 235-205-209/649, Jerry Willie Creer 113-156-179/448, Ellis Houston 179-246-202/679, June number of boys and girls ages 12 through 22, depending on average Peterson 201-187-214/602, Rick Llaneta 221-193-224/638, Ed Cabs Skulick 106-136-85/327, Gene Hammons 111-166-148/425, Gene and experience. The last league is the Adult-Juniors league with one 198-278-265/741, Doug Johnson 183-245-226/654, Archie Stull 228- Skulick 209-177-150/536, Albert Stephens 123-97-0112/332, Don adult and one junior of any age. This league starts at 10:30 A.M. or 182-206/616, Ron McClain Sr. 210-193-219/622, Jimmy Hamilton 222- Jackson 164-93-85/342, Josh Hudson 197-187-168/552, John Brider immediately following the other leagues. 234-190/646, Wendell Ledbetter 233-212-155/600, Boylee Inocente 153-156-138/447, Maria Larason 113-153-147/413, James Johnson For all leagues please come early for sign-ups so we can start 205-221-181/607, Fred Faniel 219-205-300/724, B.J. 220-236-216/672, 137-201-142/500, Leroy Canaday 128-169-99/497, Art Nelson 148- on time. The Adult-Junior league will have a meeting prior to start up. Paul Reynolds 192-245-221/658, Stan Guzy 181-231-253/670, Don 148-121/417, Albert Burnett Sr. 156-140-181/477. For further information see Paul Mehl Jr. or myself B.J. Theiss at the Boaz 232-223-215/670, Donald Wade 224-226-199/649, Clarence Turn- RECYCLED TEENS bowling center. er 224-191-234/649, Ed Hansen 156-226-222/604, Clark VandenBerg Wendell Ledbetter 507, Ralph Wingert 237-217-213/667, Ben FRIDAY NO-TAP 224-236-206/666, Jim Burke 227-209-195/631, Billy Scott 185-225- Jones Sr. 539, Sidney Moore 520, Jim Plante 227-198-247/672, Edu- FINAL RESULTS 194/604, Richard Sotelo 204-215-183/602, Dion Morris Sr. 203-171- ardo Buhay 521, Luz Cruz 521, Wilfred Panton 549, Frances Walker (April 11, 2008) 232/606, Rich Kelly 201-213-223/637, Lloyd Williams 202,Gene Skulick 202/541, Steve Jaspar 220/544, Mattie Willie 206/531, Mary Spencer 1. Steve Gurrieri 866 $60.00 256, Charles Moore 234, Rudy Munson 235, Jim Howarth 200, Jorge 501, Dominic Antonio 202/591, Boylee Inocente 557, Alfredo Cruz 558, 2. Gregg Childers 837 40.00 Fernandez 232, Herman Martin 236, Ralph Wingert 211, Cecil Knighton Doug Johnson 244-228-244/716, Joan Green 527, JimBurke 203-258- 3. Curt Soares 828 17.00 204, Ed Neal 201, Clarence Matthews 209, Charles Veals 200, Bobby 226/687, Tom Spencer 576, Rico Cayton 569, Katie Oliveira 546, B.J. SIDEPOTS Collins 207, Gary Weir 232, Charles Woods 209, Wayne Brown 246, Theiss 234-202/594, Walter Millsap 210-201/565, Ron Leidholdt 505. 1. Curt Soares, hdcp. 307 26.00 Fale Sula 204, Jim Plante 227, Pre Collier 201, Ken Wright 212, Earl ELKS & FRIENDS 2. Matt Mosley, Steve Gurrieri, Hullett 216, Mel Lebeauf 202, John Dunn 233, Gene Hammons 200, Ed Brown 205-221, Greg Robles 200, Don Louis 235-211, Kevin Emmerson Wafer,scr. (tie) 300 8.66 Andrew Morton 210, Fidel Usi 211, Domenic Saraceno 226-203, Bob Nuehring 205, Ernie Barrios 224, Barbara Crawford 200, John Lynch 3. Ninh Pham, hdcp. 305 26.00 Pearson 200, Phil Hylton 233, Butch Hernando212, Mariano Barcelona 218-236/648, Greg Kelly 222-205, Chris Kelly 222, Gil Smock 211. 3-6-9 POT 206, Charles Gleason 238, Rusty Campbell 212, Gerald Lunceford 214- JUNIORS Steven Hood 26.00 212, Les Smullen 209, Al Cowens 207-222, Terry Darling 209, Rudy Bobcats INSURANCE Carlos 202, Sonny Dew 211, Willie Burkhalter 203-200, Ray Staten (4-5-08) Graham Gatwood 133, Henry Paredes 159-149/434, Darian Archie Stull, Curt Soares 13.00 203, Ken Seiple Sr. 213, Vince Cervantes 202. Jackson 142, Brandon Walton 143, Christopher Johnson 134, Teilor SCRATCH SERIES POT CAL STARS Ruff-Scott 140-138/388, Justin Parsons 103. (4-12-08) Ryan Binsol Steve Gurrieri 866 26.00 Pat Orr 158-182-178/518, Ora McCormick 236-141-179/556, Barbara 142-137, Christopher Johnson 172-137, Semaj Lewis 164, Adrian NEXT TOURNAMENT Bishop 166-191-157/514, Dottie Lawn 178-166-199/543, Donna List Magallanes 159-143-174/477, Henry Paredes 123-165-205/531. Con- April 18th at 1:00 P.M. 161-183-180/524, Betty Phillips 245-167-173/585, Vi Wilson 190-157- gratulations to Henry for his 205 game and 531 series. BRAGGING RIGHTS 207/554, Darlene Hom 177-166-179/522. Classified FINAL RESULTS FUNSTERS (4-5-08) Julian Hidalgo 156, Marcus Quiller 200, Rebecca Grandstaff (April 12, 2008) Boylee Inocente 549, Eduardo Buhay 528, Jim Burke 246-217/639, 187, Stephen Le 203, Albert Crockett 176, Tylia Bourdreaux 149-207- 1. Emmerson Wafer 989 $600.00 Wendell Ledbetter 214/561, Pat Erwin 519, Joe Erwin 233/557, Tom 132/488, Ashley Foster 251-202, Kaitlynn Soto 143, Charleen Binson 2. Steven Hood 969 300.00 Dennis 514, Steve Halada 508, Jane Simmons 503, Josh Hudson 149, Logan Khy 151-174. (4-12-08) Jade London 208, Ashley Foster 3. David Ferguson 988 140.00 203/574, Doug Johnson 222-250-204/626, Ken Seiple Sr. 201-215/563, 204, Charleen Binsol 199, Logan Khy 154, Raymon Carter 214-234- 4. Burdell Hooks 983 80.00 Art Diemert 212/570, Dominc Antonio 213/533, Jorge Fernandez 248/696. With an 114 average, we would like to congratulate Charleen 5. Leonard Ruiz Jr. 981 FE 215/548, John Martinez 254-246/672, Ed McLean 579, Larry Martinez for her 199 game and also to Raymon Carter for his 696 series. Nice SIDEPOTS 202/526, Jerry Stotts 213/567, Willie Young 203-219/585, Josh Hud- series Raymon. Game 1: 1st Leonard Ruiz 289 $80, 2nd Andre Rounds 279 $50, 3rd son 203/574, Ken Seiple Sr. 201-215/563, B.J. Theiss 213/606, Geri ADULT JUNIORS Curt Soares 268 $20. Game 2: 1st Frank Rossello 279 $80, 2nd David Krezan 507, Fred Meisel 542, Harold Runyon 246/615, Curtis Whaley Juniors Ferguson 266 $35, 3rd Steven Hood 268 $35. Game 5: 1st Wil Kilbow 238-211-212/661, Jim Plante 300-206/665, Luz Cruz 509, Ed Brown (4-5-08) Jade London 186, Ashley Foster 210, Daveon Nix 254, 279 $80, 2nd Ken DiIorio 278 $50, Burdell Hooks 277 $20. Game 6: 214/532, Ed Hansen 224/577. Matthew Tetter 99, Alec Aldapa 208-190-200/598, Makenna Acosta 1st David Ferguson 278 $80, 2nd Burdell Hooks 267 $35, Donnie GRANDMAS & GRANDPAS 132, Raymon Carter 219, Victoria Tetter 132, Semaj Lewis 179, Sadia Johnson 267 $35. Walter Gist 530, Boylee Inocente 500, Ken Seiple Sr. 548, Ron Ward 214, Kristopher Fabian 155, Jasmine Alcayde 151, Ronald Lewis McClain 508, Wendell Ledbetter 613, Jim Burke 644, Wayne Moon 199-243. (4-12-08) Raymon Carter 241-236/656, Travis Soares 205, 573, Lee Theiss 518, Tom Spencer 540, Clifford Schad 543, Walter Makenna Acosta 123, Chris Johnson 123, Marc Atangan 188-162/499, Millsap 603, Al Ortiz 695, John Mathews 596, Bob Stickney 505, Gene Danny Martinez 183, Ronald Lewis 206, Tylia Boudreaux 150, Alec Skulick 510, Vancie Keith 521, Ed Hansen 619, Ralph Wingert 554, Aldapa 232-178-201/611, Marc Lasa 198, Jean Colian 212-209, Semaj ABTA at Cal Bowl Lucy Seiple 508, Ray Culp 615, Stanley Murren 533, John Welty 601, Lewis 160, Daveon Nix 214, Ashley Foster 211, Eidel Abtan 179, Kris- Frank Quiambao 506, Al Williams 609, Bill Charles 500, Rico Cayton topher Fabian 135. Nice bowling Raymon for your 656 series, Marc Brandan Owens 300/788 - Belinda Crowder 684 606, Billy Williams 545, Joe Erwin 553. Atangan for your 499 series, also Alec Aldapa for your 611 series. CAL BOWLEROS Adults Match Game - $504 Carry Over Dee Phipps 244-213/645, Carole Fischer 247/614, Brenda Durnin (4-5-08) Billy Foster 224-201/601, Mario Lasa 188, Eliza Acosta 205-202-200/607, Karen Witt 235/601, Mary Smyth 218/586, Sheryl 171, Norma Tetter 168, Matt Mosley 238-227-213/678, Josette Atangan LAKEWOOD—Team #5 had a very strong outing last Thurs- Culp 581, Kim Eastwood 253/580, Gladys Funderburk 566, Mattie Wylie 153-167, Paul Mehl Jr. 226, Lenice Williams 177, Curt Soares 223-236- day with their 2770 series with Brandan leading the men’s scor- 540, Betty Phillips 534, Charlene Peterson 211/533, Millie Buckles 203/662. (4-12-08) Armond Ramos 252, Curt Soares 223-248/666, 527, Leona Belletti 526, Margo McClain 523, Agnes Blaisdell 521, Joyce Allen 162, Josette Atangan 186-173/505, Gary Kowarsch 252- ing 255, 300, 233/788, Louis Castillo 269, 265, 248/782, David Kathy Phylow 516, Almeta Cobbs 512, Betty Moss 200/504, Jerrydean 212-279/743, Beth Alcayde 201, Paul Mehl Jr. 259-267/689, Mario Lasa Mathisen 243, 245, 229/717, Vince Cervantes 201, 265, 247/713, Whitehurst 502, Nene Camanag 502. 182-180-194/556, Pilbert Colian 204, James Lewis 200-216-206/622, Ely Cruz 233, 245, 224/702, Armando Zavala 250/689 and Tres Catalasan 236/685. Belinda Crowder led the women’s scoring 237/684, Shawn Tokudomi 229/637, Rita Wahl 234/614, Mary Smyth 237/609, June Collier 201/583, Mary Dixon 224/579 and Diann Donaldson 193/567. $5 ACROSS SIDEPOT $60 - 1. Louis Castillo 269. 2. Bran- dan Owens 300. 2. Louis Castillo 248. SUPER POT- Louis Castillo 248/$100 and Vince Cervantes 247/$50. $1 DOUBLES - 1. Brandan Owens 300/Louis Castillo 265/565 Birthday Party Packages ($150). 2.Vince Cervantes 265 & Tres Catalasan 236/501 ($40). LADIES’ SIDEPOT - Belinda Crowder/Mary Smyth 237/$30 and Shawn Tokudomi 214/$15. Reserved Party Times The 50/50 winner to any ABTA regular tournament was Ely Cruz. The match game number drawn was 260 and $504 will be carried over. Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The league’s final position round will be in two weeks and roll offs for the championship will be Saturday April 26th starting at Every party will have a party host and include one hour of bowling, rental shoes and one hour in the party room 8:00 A.M. We’re very saddened to hear of ABTA Director Simon Rojas’ passing away last Thursday. He’s been with ABTA tounament for Basic Package / Bowling and room $11.00 per child 23-24 years. A #1 fixture, liked by absolutely all! We will miss seeing his smiling face every week! Simon, you were the best, Includes bowling, Party Host and use of Party Room one of a kind! God Bless!

Super Bowler Package Includes Basic Package plus Soft Drinks and Party Decorations $15.00 per Child Add Regency Entertainment game play. You specify the dollar amount per child.

Mega Bowler Package Includes bowling, party room, pizza, soda and $2.00 game play. The winner of the Bragging Rights for 4/12/2008 is Emmerson $20.00 per child Wafer. Coming in Second Place is Steven Hood. Check out the Bowling News for next Bragging Rights tournamant date. April 17, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association Rainbow Properties, Inc. P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • FAX: 562-929-2706 • www.abta1.com 1-800-217-2462 Lady Champion Heather at Cerritos ALL POTS CARRY OVER This Week MATCH GAME est $3,500 / Match Series est $750 CAL Bowl is our Host this Saturday (Early Squad times) Qualify Saturday 12:30-2:00 & 3:30 PM Semis 5:00 PM ABTA Director Simon Rojas Passes away! He will be missed! CERRITOS—Heather Hoang strike ball in a 236-174 game and and used a 9# Hammer for the has returned to ABTA action the Talia was 3rd for the second week win. She is married to Ted (ABTA past month and she topped the in a row with fine bowling and a Member) with two sons (her fans) field, winning her second title in 12 $200 Paycheck with Vic off to the Justin, and Carter. She thanks years at Super Cerritos Lanes win- title game vs Heather. Cerritos for hosting the ABTA and ning from the top seeded position Well, it is now time to pay the thanksthe ABTA Staff and Husband finally downing upstart Vic Hilvano horse winners and Victor returned Tedey, for support. in the title match to take home a $44 in the horse bets for everyone Victor Hilvano is from High- nice $1,100 top prize in our long who had him at $5.00 entry. land Park. He used a Crisis drilled awaited return to Cerritos.. The title game was now on and at Jewel City. He is married to The event had a nice 195 en- both bowlers were clean through Mansueta, with kids Victor Jr. and Lady Champion Heather Hoang at Cerritos (L-R) Victor Hilvano (runnerup) $500 Champion’s trants and 11 new members. Every- four frames and Heather opened. Virgil.. proud son Justin, Heather Hoang (Champion) her son younger son, proud Carter, and Talia St. one had a good time there. Vic had a slight edge and then dou- He thanks Cerritos Lanes, the Angelo 3rd. The bowlers produced cut bles to take a nice lead. But he had ABTA Staff and his Jewel City scores of Men +59 and the ladies some problems as in frame 7 left the friends, all friends and family pres- came in at a decent +14. 2-4-5 and fouled on the spare. In the ent for the support.. Condolences Simon Rojas We had 45 bowlers advance 8th flagged a 10 pin, left a 1-2-6-10 Talia St. Angelso hails from to the semifinals, including the and opened. Heather on her way Temple City. She used a Buzz- WHITTIER—We have lost a Good Man, and Wonderful added Super Seniors Lou Lewis, with a huge double in frames 8-9 saw drilled by Tom Vasquez. She Friend, as Simon Rojas, a man well know in Southland Bowling Manny Loria and Anita Smith of going away due toVic’s misfortune is single with a boyfriend Eric. was laid to rest April 15 in Whittier California. San Diego in a 195/230-160/185 game. Great Thanks to father Rich, Chet, Sandy, Those who knew Simon were blessed as he was one of a kind. Leading the Semis was old time Bowling Heather. Your win which Dale and Melba for support and He was the nicest person that you could ever hope to meet. member Heather Hoang (Nguyen) was so well deserved with her 9 lb Mom Laura (ABTA member) and I met Simon in the early 70’s and back then realized that this Floyd Burgess who returned at er to boot (Heart warming). stepfather Tom, and the ABTA for is one nice man, and a friendship formed. Midtown at a sweet +102, so she Nice bowling by Vic who could a fine tournament. Simon was born Jan. 13, 1936 and resided in the San Gabriel would sit out and be able to bowl have won it at Cerritos . He bowled Thanks to Susan and her superb area his whole life. He served in the U.S. Army for four years. the title game. Behind her was very well til the final frames. He is staff. It was just great to finally He worked for Mc Mans Furniture Corp. and retired there after Gerald Sanchez at +97. Heather very competitive! return there. We may have a big 25 yrs. will now sit out and bowl for the Talia St Angelso is on a roll and Special Event there in the future! . He had four children Rodney Rojas, David Rojas, Conic King, title. Gerald to receive a first round really bowled well in back to back Thank You! We WILL return there and Susie Garcia along with eight grand children and 4 greatgrand bye in the single elims and enter weeks! This is a very competitive on our next schedule. children. He used to brag about his kids and grand kids. He was in round two. It took a +28 for the improving lady! Great Bowling! It is history folks, as Heather so proud! men and for the ladies to make the Tourney Hi Qualifiers were Hoang Floyd Burgess enters the Simon loved bowling and was a Director in three of the bowl- Sweet 16 Single Elim Finals. Frank Robenhiol for the men +159, archives as our latest Champion The Bowlers took to the lanes. and Arenita Griffith led the gals at ing clubs that were springing up in the late 70’s and early 80’s.. I Make plans for this weeks 0ne remember the day he came to bowl in the ABTA and told me that In the first round single elims los- +124. They both get paid entries. Day Early event at CAL Bowl. The Simon Rojas ing were Jenny Le, Jon Reyes, Mark Huertas was last up in the squad times are 12:30-2:00 & 3:30 the club he was with had shut down. I thought it over, as he was Jan 13, 1936- April 10, 2008 Gibin Kim, Lynn Waldie, Jeff 3-6-9, but missed on shot 3 (ouch). PM. With the Semis at 5:00 PM bowling that day, and knew he would be a good man to join us Reyes, Frank Roninol and James So we will go for $900 this week and Check in EARLY there. (ABTA). A Director of the Club should be nice to the Members and Abilar. They got checks of $100 in at Cal Bowl. Next week we will visit at Lin- Honest and Guess what? He topped them all in those categories!! ABTA I told him that I wanted to make the ABTA Go, Build it up, and AMERICAN BOWLERS TOURNAMENT 10-16th places. The Match Game was Matched brook Bowl in Anaheim. A one day ASSOCIATION (at Cerritos Lanes) In round two being eliminated by two of our finest supporters Bart event. For further Information See made him the offer. He found his comfort with the ABTA and was April 7, 2008 our Director for 23 + years until his passing. Hence he stayed FINAL RESULTS were newcomer, Patrick Snyder, Sanchez,and Lynn Waldie. Their our ad in the Bowling News or the 1 Heather Hoang 702 1,000.00 Ronnie “Ace” Cordero, Oliver 156 games paid off to split the Website at www.abta1.com. with us until his untimely death. Well, in fact it did build up, and ABTA Shirt 100.00 Esmejarda and Leo Tartemella. $3,500, $1,750 each. The Match grow and he used to say ‘Boss’ things are going good. You are 2 Victor Hilvano 651 500.00 On a Very Sad note, We are 3 Talia St. Angelo 628 200.00 They cashed in 6-9 th places and Game should be worth close to saddened to report the untimely punching the right buttons! But in retrospect, it was Simon who 4 Gerald Sanchez 697 120.00 $110 each. $3,500 this Saturday with the passing(death) of our Fine Director really helped make it go! Without him the ABTA would not be 5 Chris Marquez 635 120.00 6 Patrick Snyder 657 110.00 Round three had Gerald San- $2,040 carryover pot.! and Finer Friend Simon Rojas. He what it is today. He was a Jewel! 7 Ronnie Cordero 629 110.00 chez and Chris Marquez fallout Match Series worth $324 was was one of the nicest most enjoy- In these many years I have never seen such a people oriented 8 Oliver Esmejarda 628 110.00 9 Leo Tartamella 624 110.00 and receive checks of $120. Now Un-Matched at 671 and will carry able people that You could hope person. He was nice, and honest to a fault, a very caring, and 10 Jon Reyes 695 100.00 down to three. Talia St.Angelo, and over we will estimate a $750 to meet. honest worker who gave the bowlers his all. In fact he was THE 11 Jenny Le 690 100.00 Victor Hilvano meet for the right to Match Series this week, for only 12 Gibin Kim 665 100.00 He will be missed by all who BEST Worker that You could ever ask for! He did a wonderful 13 Frank Robeniol Jr. 661 100.00 bowl for the title against Heather. $2.00 to enter. knew him. God Bless! Please see a job. He never complained, although at times he could have as 14 Jeff Reyes 654 100.00 In this match Vic prevailed over Champion Heather Hoang related story in the Bowling News 15 James Abilar 643 100.00 nothing is perfect, but not him! 16 Lynn Waldie 629 100.00 the pretty young lady as he had his (Nguyen) is from Baldwin Park, on this fine man! He mingled and was nice to all from the bowlers, spectators, 17 Kmel Cunanan 616 85.00 18 Victor Fabian 615 82.50 Kids, Proprietors and more. Always in a good mood! He talked 19 Bart Sanchez 610 81.25 (562) 868-7164 www.a bta1.com (562)-228-3960 (Cell) to everyone! 20 Alejandro Antazo 610 81.25 21 Robert Oakes 607 77.50 I was in Wyoming when I was notified of his passing on 22 Michael Kong 606 75.00 Thursday. I couldn’t even put the phone down. It was unreal that 23 Lorenzo Justice 603 71.25 ABTA “Tournament” 24 Dericio Atkins 603 71.25 he would no longer be with us. 25 Jose Borromeo 600 67.50 We have a staff of 10 and they will miss him more than you 26 Rick Hunter ss 596 65.00 27 Marvin Crowder sr 594 62.50 April 19 (0ne Day ) Early Event can imagine, as will the thousands of bowlers who have crossed 28 Arenita Griffith 586 57.50 his path and of course the many ABTA members 29 Ely Cruz ss 586 57.50 30 Marife Catalasan 586 57.50 It will be strange not to have him with us, or even stranger never 31 Don Quitangon 586 57.50 Cal Bowl 2500 Carson Lakewood CA (562) 421-8448 to see him again! To arrive at the tournament with Simon greeting 32 Mike Evans 585 55.00 33 Anthony Cabading 580 54.00 Take 605 Freeway to Carson, 3 Miles west, or 91 freeway to Paramount go south 2 miles to Carson, right us and helping set up, making our coffee, working diligently and 34 Jun Cadenas 580 54.00 making everyone feel good, and so much more. 34 Susan Ebilane 573 53.50 36 Aaron Ernst 573 53.50 st st We will miss his ready smile and diligent work, his friendly 36 Billy Chao 572 53.00 $1,000 min 1 $2,300 1 w/Bonuses demeanor, happy nature and so many other things that I cannot 38 Dennis Cordero 570 52.00 38 Glenn Matsumoto 567 52.00 Early Event / check in early write as it will take too much space! 40 Donovan Chung 566 51.00 He was an ABTA Champion in 1992 at Oak Tress Lanes and 41 Vic Garcia 560 51.00 42 Janine Ditch 559 50.00 Qualify 12:30-2:00 &-3:30 PM Semis Follow 5:00 PM recently as runner up at Westminster Lanes in November. But more 43 Bobbie McCollum ss 552 50.00 important is the fact that he was a Champion of a Man. 44 Steven Smith 548 50.00 Open to new Members up to 209 Avg. No PBA / WPBA 45 Ryan Okamoto 542 49.00 Its a misfortune that we will not see him again on this earth. 46 Mikko Miller 540 49.00 Entry Fees $49-$47- $44 Reduced Entry Fees $35-$33 He is now above in that better place preparing for a more important 47 Jason Chiu 525 49.00 48 Demetrius Cash 480 49.00 Side Pots $2.00 per game Guaranteed $100 4:00pm $125 6:00PM tournament! Simon You Were One of a Kind! God Bless. We will DOUBLES RESULTS miss you immensely. We will never ever forget YOU! 1 Frank Robehiol Jr. / Kmel Cunanan 1479 150.00 Brackets--Match Game--Match Series—3-6-9--Doubles--Side Pots-Horses With deepest Sympathy and Sincerity, Bob Smith 2 Jun Cadenas / Ronnie Cordero 1477 130.00 3 Jon Reyes / Match game est $3,500 at CAL Jeff Reyes 1436 120.00 4 Jon Reyes / Ryan Okamoto 1433 110.00 Men & Women Qualify on Separate Boards 1 in 5 to semis 5 Jun Cadenas / Bart Sanchez 1431 100.00 Super Seniors Age Men 63 + Women 55+ 6 Jun Cadenas / Don Quitangon 1427 90.00 Guaranteed Min of 30 Men & 7 Women (min) to cash Plus Super Seniors 7 Jon Reyes / Randy Alejandro 1419 80.00 $3,500 Min Prize Fund (Guaranteed) 8 Ronnie Cordero / regardless of Entries Bart Sanchez 1416 70.00 Top 16 Guaranteed $100 Min. 3 Women Guaranteed to top 16 9 Ronnie Cordero / Don Quitangon 1412 60.00 1 in 5 entrants advance to the Semi Finals all Semifinalists to cash 10 Ronnie Cordero / with top 16 advancing to the exciting single elim finals format (most events) Chris Marquez 1411 50.00 11 Michael Kong / April 26 Linbrook Bowl / Anaheim 12:00-1:--2:30 &4:00PM Semis 6:00PM Jason Chiu 1409 40.00 12 Gerald Sanchez / May 3 Premiere Lanes / Santa Fe Springs 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis 7:45 Dennis Cordero 1406 30.00 May 17 Bowlium / Montclair HANDICAP FROZEN 12-1:002:30-4:00 & 6:00PM Semis 7:45 PM 13 Gerald Sanchez / Bart Sanchez 1398 30.00 FINANCIAL REPORT Cut Scores: Men: +59 Women: +14 MemoriaL Special WEST COVINA Lanes May 23-24-25 Super Seniors: Leo Tartamella, Ely Cruz st ST High Qualifer (Free Entry) $5,000 Min 1 UP TO $10,000 1 Place with Bonuses Men: Frank Robehiol Jr. +159 Women: Arenta Griffith +124 Special Awards 3 - 6 - 9 : Mark Huertas Match Game - 156 - Las Vegas Open is July 3-4-5-6 The South Point Lynn Waldie, Bart Sanchez Match Series - 652 - No Winner st st ABTA Regulars share $3,500 Match Game at Cerritos. Lynn Prize Fund 195 $5,005.00 $8,000 min 1 up to $12,500 1 with Bonuses. Paid Entries 15 @ 49 $735.00 Waldie and Bart Sanchez happily split the match game of $3,500 Optional Sidepots $1,324.00 Room raffles at the Tournament Doubles $1,060.00 in last week’s event at Cerritos Lanes. Lynn and Bart are very 3-6-9 $50.00 Make Your plans /Reservations Early Reserve through ABTA for Special Rates deserving and bowl most every week with us. They have many Match Game 3,500.00 Shirt & Trophy $88.00 friends in the club. Total Payout $21,412.00 Page 6 BOWLING NEWS April 17, 2008

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Canoga 12655 VENTURA BLVD. Congratulations STUDIO CITY Park Bowl BOWL 818-769-7600 or 877-2380 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 when you have time to spare 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS www.canogaparkbowl.com by Nice and Sweet E-mail:[email protected] Brittlan Halpern STUDIO CITY — Retirement is a touchy issue; especially in this WINNETKA — Well, how did you enjoy the sampling of day and age. We all want to sit back and watch the ocean splash what summer temperatures will be like last weekend? It’s in front of us, but some of us just can’t do that yet. When you talk of going to be an interesting week for temperatures here in the 300 Game finally leaving the job force and watching those waves you always have a perfect way to do it. But our “Brett Favre” may just keep San Fernando Valley as we will have peak’s and valley’s waiting. Barbara Lee has run our junior program for 26 plus years which means keep those long sleeve and tank tops available Bowled in the Pinz Junior Program and has never lost her compassion; yet she always says if someone as who knows what the temperatures will be. bowls a 300 “I’m outta here”. Congratulations to Robert Spengeman on this “300” We are all proud of you PINZ ADULTS bowled in the Vegas For Fun league here at Canoga Park You keep bowling and keep trying to get that game with 12 strikes packed together, but did you ever think that a 17 year old kid would Bowl. Great Bowling do it? Well,he did and at the same bowling center that you bowl at. Viva Las Vegas: Ryan Roberts 248/716, Robert Battle So, try and top him, before that look at these scores: 258/683, Vince Koeller 624, Stephen Mendez 621, James Pinz Bowling Center Tavern Guild: Doc McCoy 235/674, Bob Thomas 257/634, Jeff Smith Jr. 234/611, Tiffany Morita 233/648, Kathy Litzenberg Pifko 238/629, Naida Angarita 209/591. 211/577, Yvon Yonan 536, Bernard Lebel 235, Bernie Lebel Twilighters: Phil Cody 248/688, George Cruz 629, Kelly Perdue 278/627, Dane Price 236/625, Al Weinstein 613, Marley Sims 484, 227. 266/683, Jay Davies 248/672, Roman Agiert 269/667, Brent Pam Vaughan 202, Laurie Faso 246, Michael Holt 235. Adult Junior Doubles: SENIOR—Fred Carr 214/560. Anderson 622, Stu Teichner 237, Alan Rothstein 240. Kings and Queens: Kevin Collins 266/718, Brian Restivo 255, ADULT—Chip Minot 237/658, Jason Kalmanson 227/643, Thursday Pick-A-Ball Doubles (4-games): Breno De- Robin Beacham 232, Donald Osborne 226, Jeff Diner 222, Jon Teri Rollin 109/232, Jay Chavkin 207, Richard McKenna Martino 214/814, Greg Welch 246/814, Patricia Gross 576, Schell 222. Shavondra Miller 517, Denise Miller 159, Paul Barkley Jr. Funseekers: Tom Wigmore 257/751, Damond Taylor 267/733, 201. YOUTH—Dustin Chavkin 254/640, A.J. Minot 183/515, Jim Moore 255/701, Isis Ruiz 214/564, Ronata Longmire 550, Lisa Kevin Gross 178/515, Matthew Rollin 158/453, Eric Czubiak 220, James Hudgins 217, Peter Thibodeaux 210. Frobisher 525, Mark Mason 255. 136/387, Jennifer Pyka 181/475, Ashlee Rollin 119/315. The Classics: Michael Witt 245/655, Tim Stake 247/640, S.C.B.L.: Neil Inman 243/662, Mike Malone 655, Stephen Santay MondayNite Live: Terry Winger 225/673, Dave Cook Bo Fogel 224/591, Pam Findl 210/584, Sharon Enriquez 250/650, Jim Foltyn 237/641, Bob Thomas 613, Tony Laanan 235, 234/613, Bob Heyd 246/607, Lucy Tralla 543, Candy Adams 202/553, Donna Scholtes 545, Pam Blake 541, Jim Howell Danny Gonzales 234. 208. 44 Blue: Gary Hubb 458, Jeff Lewis 182. 192/528, Carol Casuga 522, Candida Johnson 508, Danny PINZ JUNIORS Martinez 237, Marc Loshin 226. Vegas For Fun: Robert Spengeman “300/844”, Jun “Congratulations, Brittlan Halpern bowling a 300. Good Job! You First Lutheran Church: Jerome Hampton 223/643, Rick Tumacay 245/643, Joel Seguin 221/631, Joe Demarco 622, are my first junior bowler to accomplish that, and I have been around Godin 225/635, Bob Pfleger 246/608, Bonnie Hane 464, Pam Fountain 219/603, Ivan Lewis 223, Al Thoburn 223. a long time. You are a great bowler and a great person. I wish you Lourdes J. D. 177, Jason Butts 217, Zach Granat 212. CC Nikkei: Bing Lau 245/670, Russ Yamaguchi 242/660, all the luck in the world with school and your future. You have been a great example to all our bowlers here at Pinz. Now retirement River Maniacs: Mike Olson 299/754, Bob Englehart Art Wake 631, Mas Suruki 627, Stan Date 624, Noriko Fu- looks even closer.” - Barbara Lee, Junior Director. 289/748, Johnnie Englehart 252/724, Barry Simon 688, Ray kunaga 537, Yuko Suruki 522, Miki Lau 506, Tak Kokubo Adult Junior Doubles: ADULT—Brad Spector 227/619, Karie Stoy 661, Monise Kelly 214/583, Marsha Williams 507, Dan 277, Frank Nakama 243, Sho Kadonaga 238, Tami Shiotani Fisher 197/563. YOUTH—Treven Goldsmith 247/644, Jamie Spec- Kline 247, Ted Weinsziehr 242, Andre Hebert 242. 200. See you next week. tor 206/513. Senior Scratch: Brittlan Halpern “300/979”, Treven Goldsmith Comedians: Ruben Sarkissian 248/678, Robert Battle 268/847, Nikolai Berk 255/840, Teddy Galvan 225/755, Adam 244/666, Justin Archer 239/662, Rich Colella 658, Vince Lander 226/747. Koeller 656, Jessica Huling 222/604, Peggy DeGrasse 562, Canoga Park Jrs. Canoga Park Srs. Senior Galaxies: Noah Lander 173/453, Brian Ingoldsby WINNETKA — It’s Junior Report WINNETKA — Let’s see how 176/428, Mario Vargas 167/391, Rachel Acacio 144/375, Jonathan Amanda Gross 540, Patti McVicker 536, Daniel Stipkovich time here at Canoga Park Bowl. the Canoga Park Bowl seniors 247. Berk 339, Ty Paiali 129. Sutter Gold Miners: Andrew Col- did last week. Junior Stars: Nicole Martinez 145/352, JJ Lim 90/253, Nicholas Tuesday Pick-A-Ball Doubles (4-games): SENIOR— lens 123/340, Allan Aguilar 114/320, 49’Ers Senior Trio: Richard Martinez 81/188. Maddy Nathan 132/468, Allan Nathan 192/725. ADULT—Jun Zachery Koons 117/290, Steven Greenzweight 259/730, Dave Pee Wees: Jeffery Lim 83/150. Tumacay 227/835, James Smith Jr. 234/835, Bill Williams Rodriguez 127/289, Brian Herrera Yahn 241/642, Mel Neiditch PINZ SENIORS/LADIES 818, Marsha Williams 674, Kim Tannous 203, Jonathan 105/284, Melanie Catton 123/324, 225/621, Dale Rubin 225/589, Do you have kids or grandkids that bowl? Or maybe want to bowl? Lonna Cavette 106/298, Michelle Bill Robb 565, Nancy Cottrell Well, sign them up, obviously we do a great job of coaching and Borillo 227. YOUTH—Matthew Rollin 213/678, Samantha making bowler’s out of anybody. We want everybody to acknowledge Meyers 160/623. Carreon 93/216, Dominique Santillo 191/486, Mary Lauer 181/484, 67/185. Mazie Little 137/397, Lucy the achievement that Brittlan has garnered with his 300. You guys Pinbusters: Monise Kelly 517, Judi Rivers 503, Jean Junior PBA Experience: Noel Sosa bowled good too, here’s the scores: Bomar 192. McCoy 104/306, Don McCoy Happy Timers: Ken Burkenheim 208/538, Sol Karnovitz 199515, 200/562, Jennifer Pyka 192/556, 232. Copper Bucket: Tom Tucker 235/668, Rusty Yeager Jr. Ruth Swick 170/437, Sylvia Good 154/415, Cynthia Burkenheim Brandon Bradley 192/475. Funtimers: Al Reiswig 415. 236/637, Randy Barden 225/616, Richard Alajarin 235/617, Junior Royals: Kevin Gross 237/666, Dave Yahn 237/640, Breakfast Club: Pam Vaughn 191/514, Elayne Klein 181/496, Alec Hunter 614, Judy Yeager 200/534, Josh Raymer 228. 242/618, David Sheeran 209/565, Steven Herndon 235/629, Alba Donohue 171/492, Charlene Gaffney 460, Roz Levitt 180/457, PBA Experience Singles: Doane Cole 279/860, Mike Jose Gallardo 167/452, Owen Ander- Hung-Lay Quon 582, Mike Mar- Bernie Filosa 176. Pollack 225/843, Chris Williams 232/834, Scott Crawford son 157/403, Keith Nelson 145/400, tich 580, Ellie Alliston 214/557, Coffee & Donuts: Arleen Wiener 520, Bernie Filosa 196. 266/825, Tiffany Morita 188/700, Dave Schaffer 237, T. Fox Alina Medina 122/355, Julia Frias Karen McDonald 196/517, Pin Pals: Judy Kautz 153/443, Karen Collier 147/434, Shelly 141/342, Bertha Rose 116/288, Candy Adams 193/504, Bertha Djercian 157/429, Ellen Engel 147/368, Barbara Weissman 343, 213, Fred Sloss 208, Larry Steinberg 203. BOYS—Scott J C Moore 129. Ashley Brett 86/232. Willard 191/465, Donna Mae Englehart 211/734. Bumper Thumpers: Analynne Joslyn Seniors: Sol Stein 523, Bob Garrick 193/512, Teri 500 Classic: Petra Kaun 245/611, Carol Asher 557, Perri Brown 449, Marcia Votava Bonato 184/525, Betty Dushkin 173/469, Sol Karnovitz 214, Sam Wallace 80/148, Jezzabel Chavez 180, Richard Greenzweight L. Toledo 528, Candy Adams 517, Robyn Willis 514. 55/105. Marion 193. See you on the lanes. 247, Marv Baker 221. Senior Social: Teri Bonato 161/471, Christine Stark 163/444, Bnai Brith Classic: Tom Leigh 693, George Lippert 39’Ers Senior Tour: Rich- Allan Lotta 153/429, Gas Sunampong 159/425, Art Michener ard Greenzweight 259/721, 146/418. Bill Robb 245/686, Hung-Lay Bowler of the Week: Well, we should be upset that you are making Quon 236/663, Dave Yahn Barbara consider retirement with your perfect game, but we can’t 256/660, Al Reiswig 654, Caro- stop smiling about your 300 game. Brittlan Halpern, you are the junior bowler that finally bowled a 300. You are the bar for which lyn Scherzberg 551, Patri- each of us has to look up at. Just remember; it only gets better cia Carpenter 212/543, Mary with age, youngun. Lauer 531, Karen McDonald Sweetness Quote of the Week: Perfectionism is simply putting a 516, Arlene Bonino 214/508, limit on your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, Donald Macek 254, Lil Baker you open the door to constantly comparing what you have now with 215, Annie Block 213, Helen what you want. That type of self criticism is significantly deterring. Senior No-Tap Layfield 210. John Eliot Ph.D, Reverse Psycholgist. Tournament April 19th @ 1 p.m. – Check-In @ 12:30 p.m. Adult No-Tap $17 Per Person (Includes Sidepots, Red Pin Pot, Yellow Pin Pot, coffee and Food) Upcoming Tournaments: Tournament(Check-In at 12:30 p.m.) Saturday April 26th @ 1p.m. May 3rd @ Keystone Lanes May 17th @ Del Rio Lanes June 7th @ Keystone Lanes Entry Fee is $20 Prize Fund Returned 100% Handicap is 90% of 200 Use April 15th, 2007 Book Average. For More Info or If None, Use Current Average of 12 Games or More To Sign-Up Bowl 3 Games – Handicap is 90% of 190, With No Max. Call Mary Lou Teller Contact rob for more info KEYSTONE LANES 7502 Florence Ave • Downey • (562) 927-3351 11459 Imperial Hwy • Norwalk • (562) 868-3261 www.delriolanes.com www.keystonelanes.com Page 8 BOWLING NEWS April 17, 2008 J.T. ‘Action’ Jackson Wins ABT PBA continued from page 1 Championship at AMF Valley View was threatened more than once by Duke. GARDEN GROVE—J.T. Jackson won his Amateur Bowlers Bohn had his first chance Tour (ABT) championship at AMF Valley View on Saturday, to take a two-strike advantage March 29, 2008 during our one-day 4-game Beat-the-Board tour- when Duke left another 10-pin nament. J.T. bowled in our 6PM squad and shot games of 271, in the fourth frame but Bohn 270, 234 and 232 with handicap for a series total of 1007 and the also left a 10-pin and the score $750 1st place prize plus $800 from the Progressive Pot. John remained 3-2. Grieco, Sr. of Harbor City came in second shooting a 977 four After both bowlers struck in the fifth frame, Duke left game handicap series for $375. In third place was Stevie Hou of the four-pin in the sixth giving Long Beach shooting a 971 handicap series and won $200. Bohn a second chance to put Our newest champion, J.T. Jackson is an entertainer. You have him on the ropes, but despite probably seen J.T. in various commercials on TV and he will be in a a pocket hit he left the 7-pin to reality show this summer. J.T. has been bowling for about 5 years. keep Duke in the match. J.T. currently bowls at Santa Clarita Lanes and has a 300 game and Duke pulled even with his 816 series to his credit. J.T. was using a Lane 1 Liberator drilled by fourth strike in the seventh but Rusty, Brandon and Karl and wanted to thank them for drilling and Bohn responded to put himself fitting his equipment. J.T. wanted to thank his family and friends one strike away from victory. After Duke struck for the fifth for their support. J.T. plans on using his winnings to pay bills and time, Bohn needed one strike bowl in more tournaments. J.T. also wanted to thank AMF Valley for victory. With $150,000 on View for hosting the tournament and ABT Orange County staff the line, Bohn threw a perfect and directors for running an outstanding tournament shot to win in his Roll to Riches Joshua James was the winner of the optional 4-game Scratch debut. Sweeper and $150 with an 842 scratch series. Stevie Hou came “What an unbelievable day,” in second shooting an 839 series for $100. John Daily came in Bohn (Jackson, N.J.) said. “I third with an 836 series for $50. never dreamed this could come John Grieco, Sr. was the winner of the optional Senior Sweeper true. Thank God it did, because I need the money for a college with a 977 handicap series, taking home a check for $75. Daryl fund. I’ve got a couple kids on Brandt of Signal Hill came in second for $55 with a series of 933 their way there. and Jim Ellis of Huntington Beach came in third shooting a 918 “You dream of getting up series and received a check for $30. in the 10th - or sixth frame as The Mystery Game Pot game and score were drawn after our it was today – and throwing the final squad. Game #2 was the game drawn. The first chance score great shot you want to win a of 148 (possibly good for $300) was drawn. Our second chance great title or money. You dream score (possibly good for $150) was 248. The third chance score it many times and for it to come (possibly good for $75) was 163. There were no winners. The true is a great feeling.” Bohn advanced to the title Mystery Pot is available to all members (Classic and Masters) match with a 160-106 win over and only costs $5. his brother-in-law, Kent (New- The ABT staff and membership would like to thank the manage- ark, N.Y.). Bohn recovered ment and staff at AMF Valley View for hosting our tournament. from a spare in the second to Our next scheduled event will be April 19, 2008 at Westminster strike with his final six shots for Lanes. The address for Westminster Lanes is 6471 Westmin- the win. All Elimination Round ster Avenue in the city of Westminster. Their phone number is and Semifinal Round contests 714.893.5005. This will be a 4-game beat the board tournament featured six-frame matches with squads at 2, 4 and 6PM. All members (Classic and Masters) with a max score of 180. Duke (Clermont, Fla.) ad- are eligible. Handicap will be 80% of 225 for this tournament. vanced to the final match for We will offer $100 sidepots on each squad with just 20 entrants, the second consecutive season as well as optional brackets for each squad. The entry fee for this with a 146-124 win over two- tournament is $55. First place will be $1000 with 100 entries. time Motel 6 Roll to Riches First place with full Progressive will offer an estimated 1st place winner Chris Barnes (Double prize of $1800 with 100 entries. Oak, Texas). Duke trailed early We hope to see you at Westminster Lanes April 19! but rallied after Barnes had back-to-back nine spares in the fourth and fifth frames and Duke capitalized by striking with his final five shots. That ABT (L-R): Jeff Juckett (4th place), John Grieco, Sr. (2nd), Chan forced Barnes to double and get Go Angels!!! Inland Empire NABI Stevie Hou (3rd) w/son Chandler, & Champion, J.T. Jackson. nine pins for the win but Barnes left the 2-10 with his first shot in the 10th to give Duke the Message Phone Champion Wendell Rainwater come-from-behind win. INLAND EMPIRE Barnes had advanced with Nationally Sponsored By: 951-685-3403 LAKE ELSINORE—We want to thank Trevi Zone, our host, a 137-117 win over Sean Rash NATIONAL or for our 2 week tournament, especially to Jeff Welker & Adam Wil- (Wichita, Kan.), who was mak- AMATEUR liams for their support. Our new champion is Wendell Rainwater, ing his Roll to Riches debut, Quin or Dave Monical who won with his Storm Assassin, drilled by Mike at AMF Firebird while Kent defeated Michael BOWLERS INC. Lanes in Salem, Oregon. Wendell has been bowling for about 8 Haugen Jr. (Cave Creek, Ariz.), who also making his first Roll 909-731-3025 years & worked at Deercreek Lanes in 2005. to Riches appearance. He enjoys basketball & likes to work on muscle cars. Wendell The event started with the enjoys new experiences, living in Florida for a time as well as in Challenge Round, where bowl- Oregon: now back in California, working for his friend, Mario ers participated in one-ball roll Banuelos, a NABI bowlier, in Mario’s pesticide business Wendell offs with the lowest score after SATURDAY APRIL 19TH won $700 & a champion shirt. Congratulations Wendell! each frame moving into the The first week of our 2 week tournament got off to a great Elimination Round and the two start at Trevi. We had 4 squads, with 8 making it to the semi-finals surviving bowlers earning byes for April 12. They were : Antonio Vega, Adam Williams, Dale into the Semifinal Round. In the first roll-off, Rash had a six- Jones, Mike Yellen, Kathleen Doolen, Guy Clear, Jeff Welker & count to drop into the Elimina- ARLINGTON LANES Jeff Swanson. We gave a $25.Shell gas card to the high qualifier tion Round while Haugen was of each squad. They went to Mike Yellen, who won 2 gas cards the next bowler knocked out 7100 Arlington Ave., Riverside (since he was high qualifier in the 1st & the 4th squads), Adam with an eight count. Williams & Antonio Vega. In the third round, Barnes The high qualifier of the day, bowling a fantastic 737 series and Kent managed nine counts 951-688-2695 was Antonio Vega, who won the Ebonite NVS. Our $50 sidepot while Duke and Bohn both winners were: Don Eide, Mike Yellen, Guy Clear, Adam Williams struck to earn the two byes into (2), Jeff Welker, Jeff Swanson, Kathleen Doolen & Rachel Brach the Semifinal Round. Bohn’s victory meant that all four For our 2nd week, we had 3 squads, with a separate qualifing Motel 6 Roll to Riches events $55 from the 1st week. have been won by a bowler who ENTRY FEE $50 We had 11 to advance to the semi-finals to join the 8 from last earned a bye into the Semifinal Guaranteed week. The 11 who made it were: Robert Cervantes, Jamescart Alar- Round through the Challenge $10 off $1300 Sidepots cio, Wendell Rainwater, Tom Jones, Matt Weimar, Wally White, Round. 1st Squad all squads with 10 or more Jay Shackelford, Kerry Lucka, Donald Pulliam, Michael Gray, & 1st Prize Russell Valentine he winner of the Ebonite Raid for high qualifier Optional Upgrade bowlers to advance to the semi-finals, was Matt Weimar for bowling an With 80 paid entries in tournament awesome 769 high series $20 (and with all extras) Our $50 sidepot winners for the 2nd week were: Kerry Lucka Win Extra $400 with 80 entries (2), Dale Jones, Tom Jones, Russell Valentine, Wally White, Brian Win $400 with optional upgrade Watkins, Jamescart Alarcio & Adam Williams. The $20 2nd place (with 20 entries) sidepot winners were: Kerry Lucka, Matt Weimar (2). Our semi- final 50 sidepot winners were: Jay Shackelford, Adam Williams Upcoming $500 Handicap & Robert Cervantes. 90% of 205 In the semi-finals, after 3 games, the final 5 advanced to the Tournaments 1st Prize Guaranteed stepladder. We began with Antonio Vega bowling Wendell Rainwa- April 26 - Riverside Lanes with 50 paid entries USBC ter. Antonio bowled a 196 to Wendell’s 226. Wendell then bowled May 3 - Trevi Zone SANCTIONED Robert Cervantes. Robert bowled a great 282, however, Wendell PBA was determined & bowled a 295. continued from page 1 ALL PRIZES BASED ON ENTRIES Wendell went on to bowl Adam Williams. Adam bowled a 211 showed the Mission Hills Bowl to Wendell’s 241. Wendell, then climbed to the top to bowl Tom Tournament, June 21-22, Roll- “Games Count Now” Jones, the high qualifier in the semi-finals. Tom bowled a 204 to Call on Saturday, June 21st at NABI Bowler 8:40AM, and bowl at 9:00AM. Qualifying Times: Wendell’s 261 for Wendell to win. membership is now For July $40,000 That was wrong, it should 12:30 - 2:00 - 3:30 Congratulations to all who participated in a great time at Trevi. Have said, Roll-Call: 1/2 price: $12.50 NABI Nationals On Sat., April 19, we are looking forward to Arlington Lanes, 11:30AM, Bowl at 12:00 Noon. NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS Semi & Finals: 5:00 “Orleans” Las Vegas another great house to bowl. See our ad in the Bowling News this Please make a note of this cor- week! See ya there! rection. April 17, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 9 MOTOWN WELCOMES National Deaf Bowling News MISSION HILLS BOWL 2008 USBC WOMEN’S 10430 SEPULVEDA BLVD., MISSION HILLS, CA 91345 • 818-361-1221 CHAMPIONSHIPS Stogryn Back with 856 in GET IN ON THE BEST SCRATCH CANTON, Mich.—Motown Deaf Travel at AMF Cerritos Just For Seniors! LEAGUE IN THE VALLEY! tempted female bowlers from by Connie Marchione across the United States with the CERRITOS—After failing to hit a 800 in previous So. Calif. Look... It’s Free dulcet tones of a Temptations style Deaf Traveling League’s stop, Darrell Stogryn is back leading singer at the opening ceremonies Coffee, Tea or...... !! for the 2008 United States Bowling the league’s honor roll with 856 at AMF Cerritos Bowl. Darrell MISSION MAJORS Congress Women’s Championships started fairly with 182 but finished strongly with 210-226-238 to at Super Bowl Lanes in suburban lead two others with 800’s. Make New Friends!! Get Some Exercise!! $1800 Detroit. Francisco Navarro and Bob Jones were the two. Navarro had Veteran entertainer Larry John- the day’s high game with 245 after a poor start of 157 and ended Join A Senior Bowling League CHAMPIONSHIP ROLL OFF son, who tours as part of a Tempta- “Golden 4-Somes” - Tuesdays at 12:30 “Two Rounds” $1200 for Champs* tions review, brought the crowd to with 218 and 196 for 817. Jones had steady games of 204-190- $600 for 2nd Plus Point Money its feet with Stevie Wonder, the 212-196 for 802. Foursomes - 650 Max - Starting May 27th Temptations and Smokey Robinson Andy Lorenzo and Gardy Rodgers made it with 728 and 710 “Sr. Rebels” - Wednesdays at 12:30 classics, getting the event off to a Team Point Money $40 per point! while other bowlers struggled on the tough Cerritos lanes. (based on 14 Teams) rousing start. Trios - Starting May 14th Navarro and Rodgers along with their entire Los Angeles team HI SERIES $100 Thursday at 9pm Johnson was preceded by “Friday Seniors” - Fridays at 12:30 HI GAME $100 Starting May 29th ganged up on Darrell’s El Camino Village for a 20-5 shellacking USBC Hall of Famer and Detroit Foursomes - 650 Max - Starting May 16th TEAM HI SERIES $200 Any 4 Bowlers area native Cheryl Daniels, who and moved closer to first place. Darrell did not get enough help TEAM HI GAME $200 835 Max performed the national anthem, from his team as he himself had 4 of his team’s 5 points. Call Mario at 361-1221 Call Mario 361-1221 Only $30 per week and the presentation of the colors The leader Riverside clung to first, now just 1 and half point by Detroit’s Southwestern High FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY School Prospectors Junior ROTC. lead with a narrow 13-12 win over Jones’ S F Valley. Riverside’s BOWLING AND Detroit hosted the event in 1928 Lorenzo carried the burden with 5 points as Ed Abakumoff was AN EARLY SCRATCH LEAGUE and 1953 and set the stage for a absent with illness and the team took the series. DODGER BASEBALL!!! warm third statewide welcome. The league thanks AMF Cerritos management and staff for the FOR ALL AVERAGES!! Luminaries ranging from local to *-140-150-160-170-180-190+* national appeared in person or sent hosting courtesy and challenging lane conditions. The next travel DODGER video messages to the first wave of date will be April 27 at Brunswick Covina Bowl. MIXED CLASSIC about 36,000 bowlers as the 88 days BOWLING CLUB of competition officially began. Mondays at 6:00 pm Super Bowl underwent consid- WRITERS MOURNS LOSS OF TWO LONG TIME FRIENDS DOUBLES LEAGUE erable sprucing up and structural Being deaf, I am always the last one to know about tragic **TEAM MAX ONLY 915** Open to Adults & Juniors change to accommodate the event happenings. I did not get the news until one or two weeks after it MIXED 5 - SCRATCH Thursdays at 6:30pm - Starts June 5th under one roof, and the commu- happened. News did not spread fast to me. STARTING JUNE 16th EVERY BOWLER WILL RECEIVE nity welcomed bowlers along Ford Long time writer and friend, Joe Lyou passed away and I Road with large, colorful hand- Every team needs a “lower” bowler Two Tickets to Five Dodger Games playing the painted bowling pins throughout first knew about his death when I read the Bowling News. I was Every team needs a “higher” bowler Diamondbacks (2), Marlins, Nationals, Giants that main travel route. shocked in disbelief because I knew he was in Las Vegas for the Each team must have at lease one female & one male Plus a limited edition retro “We’ve been trying since 1999 Golden Ladies Tournament, one of his favorite. My condolences Los Angeles Dodgers Bowling Shirt to have this in Detroit,” said Mark go to his family. Only $24 per week Authentic Mini Wood Dodger Bowling Pin Voight of Farmington Hills, Mich., Lyou was first to welcome me to the Southern California Bow- the Community Bowling Centers proprietor. After losing out to Fort ing Writers as a new member thirty-something years ago. I have Lauderdale and Tulsa to hold the great respect for him because everytime he got a letter or story PRIME TIME tournament several years ago, about the deaf in bowling he turned it over to me to take care of. they formulated a plan of attack: T.G.I.F. Once a teacher of a mainstream school with deaf students inquired CLASSIC HANDICAP “We hugged all 5,000 delegates Lyou about holding a deaf tournament for deaf students of several Any 5 bowlers make your team! in 2002.” LAUGHLIN LEAGUE “The first time, we weren’t mainstream schools, Joe referred me to her and I helped her get Team Difference Handicap prepared for why people wouldn’t it started. It was a success with 4 schools but sadly it lasted one Makes Every Match Even!! want to come,” said Libbi Fletcher year. FRIDAYS 6:00PM of Warren, Mich., President of the Last week a fellow writer member friend, Ray Rosenbaum Metro Detroit USBC and a member Every Bowler Receives of the USBC Board of Directors. surprised me when he faxed me asking me, did our long time 3 Days/2 Nites in Laughlin $36.00 Per Point “So we went back and changed our friend writer Frank Kietz die. I faxed back that I knew nothing (or cash instead) • Plus Gambling Money! (based on 8 teams) focus on really wanting them here, about it and told him to call Carol at the Bowling News to find and it worked.” out. Carol told him that Kietz passed away in his sleep after a Any 5 friends make a team *3 Point League* The ceremonial team mass stroke. It was very sad for us to know. My condolences though ball shot followed the opening ball No Max • Starts May 23rd Only $25.00 per week thrown by U.S. Air Force Brigadier late go to Kietz family. General Carol Ann Fausone, As- Kietz, like Lyou also passed on to me the news of deaf bowl- Only $23 per week Tuesdays at 6:00 pm sistant Adjunct for Veterans Affairs ing. Once I asked Frank to persuade a president of a company Call Mario at (818) 361-1221 in Michigan. with deaf employees to let me handle the big deaf tournament he Starts June 3rd The USBC Women’s Champi- onships are sponsored by Eldorado, was planning. Silver Legacy and Circus Circus The tournament was the largest and most lavish the deaf BOWLING SPECIALS SCRATCH THIS! Hotel/Casinos in Reno, Nev., as bowlers ever had. Then it was never repeated as the company QUARTERMANIA well as Kegel, the official lane folded up. Sunday & Monday Nights DAYTIME maintenance provider. Many of the writers, who had been good to me, like Alan Post, Starting at 9 PM For more information on the Tuesday Mixed Scratch Trios Mel Buether, Paul Henniger and Bob Weaver had passed and I got Admission $6.00 per person USBC Women’s Championships, Bowling - $.50 a game visit www.usbcwomenschampion- the news a week or more late. The only funeral I attended was the Shoe Rental - $.50 • Sodas - $.50 520 Entering - Starts May 27th ships.com. one of my good friends, Don Snyder of Los Angeles Times. 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Scratch Trios Mixed Scratch 3’s* 520 5/27 9:00 AM May 27 12:30 PM Golden 4 Somes Seniors 4’s 650 5/27 12 Noon May 27 SUN SQUAD TIMES: 11:00AM-12:30PM-2:00PM-3:30PM 6:30 PM Adult/Junior Ball/Bag Any Handicap 2’s*** OPEN 5/20 6:15 PM May 20 ***Teams must have 1 adult and 1 junior*** FINALS TO FOLLOW 6:00 PM Prime Time Classic Mixed Handicap 5’s* OPEN 6/03 5:30 PM June 03 9:00 PM Padres Mixed Handicap 4’s* 775 5/27 8:30 PM May 27 1st PL $1,000. 2nd PL $ 500. 9:00 PM Newcomers Any Handicap 3’s OPEN 5/27 8:45 PM May 27 POSSIBLE $1700.00 WITH DONKEE SHIRT AND JACK ACE BASED ON 125 ENTRIES WEDNESDAYS ______9:30 AM Coffee Breakers Ladies 3’s 495 5/21 9:00 AM May 21 HIGH QUALIFIER EACH SQUAD GOES TO FINAL 12:30 AM Senior Rebels Seniors 3’s OPEN 5/14 12 Noon May 14 MYSTERY GAME - $600.00 6:00 PM Pinbusters Mixed Handicap 5’s 875 5/14 5:30 PM May 14 -MYSTERY SERIES- $300.00 6:00 PM Missionaires Mixed Handicap 5’s 865 4/30 5:30 PM May 14 9:00 PM N.B.A.C. Mixed Handicap 4’s* 770 5/21 8:00 PM May 21 SIDE POTS – BRACKETS – DOUBLES THURSDAYS______9:30 AM Thursday Scratch Ladies Scratch 3’s 520 5/29 9:00 AM May 29 April 27, 2008 - Valley View Lanes 12141 Valley View St. Garden Grove. (714)898-2507 6:00 PM Lads & Lassies Mixed Handicap 5’s 860 5/22 5:30 PM May 22 6:30 PM LA Dodgers Club Adult/Junior Hcp 2’s*** OPEN 6/05 6:00 PM June 05 Sun Squad Times – 10:00 a.m – 11:30 p.m – 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m Beat the Board ***Teams can be 2 adults, 2 juniors or mixed*** 9:00 PM Mission Majors Mixed Scratch 4’s* 835 5/29 8:00 PM May 29 FRIDAYS______9:15 AM Friday Foxes Ladies 3’s 470 5/16 9:00 AM May 16 12:30 PM Friday Seniors Senior Handicap 4’s 650 5/16 12 Noon May 16 Prize Funds based on entries 6:00 PM T.G.I.F. - Laughlin Mixed Handicap 5’s* OPEN 5/23 5:30 PM May 23 9:00 PM S.F.V. Nisei Mixed Handicap 4’s TBA 5/02 8:30PM May 02 SUNDAYS ______6:00 PM Weekenders Mixed Handicap 4’s 685 6/01 5:30 PM June 01

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Brookhurst • Anaheim • (714) 774-2253 Kamaaina: Kevin Fujinami 223-236-235/694, Loren Tomono 220-224-220/664, Robert Curtis 277-213/663, Shane Stanfill 231- 909-886-4675 ANAHEIM — We hope everyone had a good week as we get 213/654, Ed Matsuda 231-213/643, TEri Sato 279-201/650, Louise ready to report the high scores from the league bowlers here at Viloria 226, Linda Ichiyama 210 Ronnie Skolnik 210. SAN BERNARDINO — The San Bernardino area is in full color Linbrook Bowling Center. Saturday Vegas Special: Fiel Aranda 235-205/608,Julio Molina with flowers in bloom, trees and lawns green again. That’s a great To our senior bowlers, get ready for Ozzie’s Senior Scratch 219,Ralph Garcia 219, Brendan Haro 217, Darryl Still 200, Lisa picture day. Doubles this Saturday, April 19 with a check-in at 11:30 a.m. and Molina 208, Christina Garcia 204. Here are the scores for the bowlers here at Del Rosa Lanes. bowl at 12:30 p.m. It’s limited to the first 50 paid couples so get 4-4 Vegas: Terry Painter 266-237/683, Roy Smithhissler Sr. 247- Judson Baptist: Bob Walter 214-220/624, Donna Green 222- your spot reserved and paid. 210/635, Neil Butschke 243, Brian W. Parker 234, Ben Philalack 213/579, Marty Perry 201. Beach Party: Leighton Beach 223-258-257/738, Charles Garcia Santa Gals and Guys: Jairo Chiriboga 276/652, Rodger Morris 233. Double Daters: Lowell Huber 204-277-256/739, Tim Hank 235- 222-206-244/672, Ron Smith 226-204-210/640, Will Mattox 213- 212-257/640, Ted Juse 219-222/623, Carl Adiolfi 237/607, Terry 227, Diane Kline 531, Rashelle Miksik 223. Blankenship 201, Carol La Corte 215. 252/679, Bill Powell 248-227/674, Mike Barcenas 206-214-202/622, Luis Melendez 208-204-203/615, Deanna Compton 204. Mt. Commercial: Jesse Chandler 208/567, Joe Reed 211, Ro- Swinging Trios: Mike Warr 223, John Hillion 212, Rey Ortiz 210, lando Bravo 211, Bettie Richardson 480, Barbara Bobroff 179. Family and Friends: RonAguon 246-217-264/727, David Kelly John Vojtko 203. Capri: Toni Futh 225/596, Monica James 212, Esther Byrd Anaheim Secondary Teachers: Bill Swanson 243-206/633, Rick 244-214/633, Jess Castro 236-204/608, Daniel Burnquist 213- 201. Weiland 237-214/ 630, Digger Larkin 257-205/605, Nick Castro 200/600, Dave Meno 246, Debi Jones 214. T.N.T.: Harry Horde 528, Dennis Wilson 214, Lory Durkiewicz 243, Marc Guzman 242. Senior No-Tap: (results of 4-8-08) 40 entries @ $9=$360. 40 522, Betty Wynn 201. Ten Pins: John Magill 212-230-258/700, Dan Hust 259-257/696, lineage @ $4.50=$180. 40 prize fund @ $4.50=$180. 40 3-6-9 @ Dirty County: Vince Vasquez 278-227/684, John Hutchings Howard Feinstein 231-213-234/678, Don Moore 247-224/649, Craig $1=$40. Place Money—1st Ninh Pahm 825$34, 2nd Tom Stearn 224-259/654, Tom Andres Sr. 202-234/632, Randy Hoffman 224- Keffer 256-200/646, Joanie Lenz 220, Jan Vodden 204, Danielle 791 $25, 3rd-4th (tie) Elaine Dooley and Wayne Fulton 773 each 216/624, Bob Corrigan 233-202/615, Rob Miner 246/612, Larry and $16.50 each, 5th Cliff LaPointe 772 $11,6th Victor Delacruz Richards 209-236/606, Jermarri Smith 246/602, Robert Cravens Toliver 201. 225, Debbie Andres 205-210/606, Debra Neff 221-223/604, Susan No Knottcents: William Mikkelson 210-211/606, Chris Vandyke 770 $7. Sidepots—1st game hdcp.: 1st Ninh Pham 303 $9, 2nd Cliff LaPointe 302 $7, 3rd Ro Mutzenberger 289 $5. 2nd game Markovic 213, Susan Reeder 212. 234/600, Devin Herbert 222, Ben Philalack 217, Gene Shaw 215, Elks Invitational: James Harris II 220-202/616, Joe Mapalo 221, Carmen Murillo 233, Jennifer Herbert 203. scr.: 1st Bob Zentner 279 $12, 2nd John Magill 278 $9, 3rd Leo Asuncion 277 $7. 3rd game hdcp: 1st Frank Jed 278 $9, 2nd Helen Marty Perry 512, Lorie Click 194. R.C.R.C.: Lou Cruz 215-204/601, Paul Budnovich 232, Shiggi Patti Bechtold 188/502. Petrowski 272$7, 3rd Bob Zentner 263 $5. 3-6-9 Carryover: $78, Willows: Sing 213. Wednesday Vegas: Vince Vasquez 242-205/637, John Hutch- 3’S Company: Mary Lou Platte 207-201. added $40. New total: $118. ings 247/607, Likapeka Enriquez 202-200-209/611, Rosa Hudson Executive Doubles: Mike Keogh 214-243/633, Rey Ortiz 222, 206, Rolann Karper 206, Debra Neff 202. Charles Rogers 203-220, Ryan Robison 214, Ralph Tanner 212, Stewart Sweeps 655 And 629 Wed.Wild Bunch: Michael Berry 209/587, Alan Rubio 200-243, Lisa Somma 247/602. Diane Spence 505, Elise Hamner 190. Jacks and Jills: Tony Wallick 223-242/668, Ken Reser 227-215- In Juniors At Linbrook Bowl Del Rosa 830 Classic: Dave Wodka 248-279-256/783, Mike by Stacy 213/655, Jerry Lao 248-201/646, Ed Soliman 220-213/625, Jessie Mobley 234-289/721, Ron Strange 269-236-212/717, Mark Dyer ANAHEIM — Andrew Stewart started off his bowling week with fantastic 257-200-249/706, Barry Graham 211-256-238/705, Marv Sargent Lopez 229, Susan Degraaff 224-202. scores of 208-210-211 for a great 629 series in the Thursday Linbrook Juniors. 244-228-227/699, Corky De Maio 247-223-227/697, Russell Ruiz Just Desserts: Dan Baker 217-238/638, Randy Seifman 247- Right behind Andrew was Mark McLeod with awesome games of 221-196-190 226-206-263/695, Kelvin Gross 225-265-201/691, Chris Rocha 211/636, Wesley Shoemaker 257/606, Nolan Baker 265, Don Gut- for a 607 series. Jessica Quental, 139 average, started game three with a hambone for a terrific 204 game. Matthew Vigeant, 143 average, rolled 180, 254-256/687, Brian Benson 226-225-222/673, Robert Sickles Omen 231, Mary Mundi 208. Christopher DeFazio, 115 average, bowled his high game with 161, Christoper 204-249-212/665, Walt Stull 225-202-234/661, Willy Alexander Bowl Sa Mo: JimmyKim 228, Tom Kwon 222, Duke Lee 206, Rinner, 113 average, clipped 149, Ashley Bambrick, 112 average, aced 148 256-204-200/660. Steve Hong 202. and Daniel Nixon, 111 average, nailed 146. Happy Gamblers: Jerry Forch 214-269-248/731, Adam Sokolo- Golden Nuggets: Ro Mutzenberger 214, John Hunt 213, Wilbur In the Junior Adult Scratch Doubles, teams of Andrew Stewart/Stacy Rider ski 256-206-268/730, Corky De Maio 245-247/665, Claudell Curry and Matt Nickeson/EJ Rogers continued striking. Andrew Stewart socked 213-201-226/640, John Brown 202-231/626, George Thunstrom Buck 204, Pat McGinn 203. games of 202-219-234 for a sizzling 655 series and Stacy Rider rocked 226- Go For Nine (4-games): Gene Nichols 230-224-240/694, Carl 235-240 for a 701 series. Matt Nickeson bowled great scores of 203-202-234 211-213/622, Ed Neighbors 227, Mary Cassin 203/526. Adinolfi 265-218/657, Tony Angulo 209-229-205/643, Lloyd Carter for a 639 series and EJ Rogers rolled 243-219-205 for a 667 series. Other S.B. County: John Roberson 246-208-210/664, Jim Forbes 241-226/640, Joe Zeuli 208-222/629, Margot Church 204-224/605, great scores were rolled by Andrew Newburn 222-215-217/654, Carl Adinolfi 236-201-202/639, Frank Salgado 227-208/624, L.T. Togafau 246, Robert Cravens Jr. 227. Fran Stern 201-232, Joyce Short 231, Flo Vignola 200-226, Carol 223-225/628, Valerie Matsumoto 232, Phil Heffernan 228, Mark McLeod 222-205, Aaron Wilson 214 and Bob Mathias 209-207. Good Times: Eric Robinson 221-212-289/722, James Harris II Johnson 209. In the Bumper Busters, Alison Hong hammered 94-121-70, Yasmine Kadri 236-203-244/683, Chuck Gray 247-227/666, Steve Simpson 247- Party Timers: Geoff Henderson 202-226-259/687, Pat Sangenito 80-99-70, Jennifer Lewis 97-86, Taylor Pac 91-86 and Khamron Gardner 218/657, Adam Sokoloski 214-254/657, Dale Conway 209-244/634, 204-225-248/680, Isaac Gaulden 275-222/655, Brent Joel 256- 80-69. In the Saturday Linbrook Juniors, Aaron Wilson whipped 222-211-188 for David Jones 216-233/629, Terry Hodgson 234-214/627, Mike Mob- 202/648, Matthews Ellis 215-236/642. 621. Matt Nickeson nailed 230,Nick Murillo mixed 228, Mark McLeod bowled ley 201-224/617, Michael Gray 246/610, Del Karper 213/602, Bob Nikkei: Sam Tanaka 223-245-203/671, Leo Ascuncion 276- 205, Andrew Stewart scored 204 and Garrett Weiss grabbed 201 and Edrick Lee 247, Rolann Karper 226-223/619, Likapeka Enriquez 224, Gail 215/650, Ken Kawado 233-201/602, Tony Bargayo 231, Joe Hasting Tayag toppled 201. Morris 212, Rhonda James 211, Bridgett Young 204-201. 227, Sumi Yakura 214, Linda Barcoma 213. Other highlights included Aamir Kadri, 83 average, 124-130-110, Kristopher Friday Vegas: Don Nelson 215-253/660, Reggie Smith 243, Terri 525 Ladies Classic: Karen Bagnall 235/804, Dee Spargur 222, McLellan, 74 average, 122 game, Ian White, 111 average, 136-137-146, Owen Nelson 204-203/591, Michelle Chong 220, Anne Alvarado 209. Hemming, 94 average, 143 game, Chris Conway,106 average, 152-167, Weekend Rollers: Jeff Hout 248-223/665, Gary Stebbins 228- Diane Salinas 220-208, Ann Lester 219. Cheyenne Werle, 117 average, 156 game, Deanna Gomez, 112 average, Santa Super Savers: Tony Chaco 214-235/632, Rodger Morris 148 game and Paige Hopkinson, 118 average, 150-152. 232-204/664, Tim Farris 214-217-211/642, Roger Delos Reyes 201- 219-243, Nick Lam 207, Jerry Roddam 204, John Hendricks 202- 235-202/638, Ernie Juarez 258/631, Jeff Raynor 216-234/631, Rusty Weigel 232/628, Chad Miller 253/616, Phil Ramey 211-213/610, 200, Rachel Chaco 233. Darren De Maio 226/609, Mason Jones 210/600, Jeff Tripp 233/600, Thursday Mixed Seniors: Ike Eisenacher 203-221/623, Joe Tony Hale, Still The Chief Lonnie Futch 246/600, Max Obra 241, Ryan Stebbins 234, Nacho Zeuli 213-211/615. by Roberta McNaught Hernandez 234, Christina Hernandez 208-204/604, Jackie Farris Thursday Cypress College: Don Gut-Omen 272-212/664, Brad ANAHEIM—For the second week in a row, in the 590 Classic, Tony 209, Catherine Rabico 205. Pickler 229, Richard Clendineng 223, Bryan Osborne 214, Trevor Hale tops the leader board. With a 998 series, Too Tuff rolled games of Linan 202-203, Ryan Raynor 203. 259, 225, 266, and 248. Magnolia Teachers (No-Tap): Florencio Batalon 255-222/643, Other 900 Clubbers were: Willy Bordenave 277/985, Tim Blough Anthony Stroma III 233/617, Debi Andreff 244/610, Chrys Shields 257/957, E.J. Rogers 277/936, Christy Asher 243/906, John Conway Del Rosa Srs. 212, Denise Freund 209. 246/903, and Ronny Thompson 259/902. FYI, our bowlers have rolled SAN BERNARDINO — Let’s take a quick look at the senior 122 900 series already this season and 6 1000 series. St. Pius: Leo Debarra 203-223-246/672, Tommy Heatherton 235, scores reported from Del Rosa Lanes. More weekly highs were: Frank Bellinder 257/897, Terry Barns Young At Heart: Bob Corrigan 203-223/617, Tom Smith 248, Mack Macareg 234, Timmy Heatherton 217-210. 248/887, Karen Bagnall 244/862, Eva Munson 279/859, Carl Adinolfi AJ Archuleta 203. George Learned 215-214, Cari Burris 202/546. Looney In Laughlin: 247/854, Stan Guzy 259/850, Shig Shozi 231/845, Lloyd Thierry 279/842, Park & Rec. Sam Frisby 236-202/627, Bob Corrigan 233- 7-11 Vegas: David Wright 224-244-224/692, Ed Angeles 235- Tony Angulo 236/840, Ron Mahler 252/838, Alan Bloom 249/830, Ed 229/627, Larry Stormes 226, Frank Long 206, Cari Burris 233/665, Izzy Garcia 225-215-213/653, James Blythe 212-240- Stoute 266/829, Rod Cantrell 245/829, Juan Sandoval 228/828, Willie 204/557, Bea Pitts 208. 201/653, Anthony VanKirk 236-208/639, Lawana Clark 206-245- Harris 236/814, Janine Ditch 267/807, David Wright 219/807, Rose Wil- Afternooners: Frank Deluca 208/552, Velma Bone 185/492. 200/651, Eva Munson 245, Missy Derosa 203, Lisa Somma 202. liams 236/805, John Velasquez 211/805, Ed Harris 247, Ron Douglass Golden Goodies: Frank Long 205/539, Marianne Heidecke Korean Bowling League: Taek K. Choi 208. 236, Dora Miller 232, Al Lara 232, Marie Barbush 227, April Anderson 481, Velma Bone 196. Friday Cypress College 9:00 Squad: Rick Le 211. 11:00 225, Gino Vassallo 223, Tony Chaco 220, Don Hart 217, Larry Green Mon. Sr. No-Tap: 1. Frank Long 842, 2. Jackie Knight 772, Squad: Chris Charnock 252/642, Jayson Palacios 231-215/629, 216, Rey Ortiz 215, John Phillips 214, Bob Gosnell 213, Johnny Munson 3. Joe Fletcher 763, 4. Roy Cowan 750, 5. Chuck Wilson 741, Anthony Salvador 203-235/622, Anthony Cabading 226, DJ Ca- 204, Helen Petrowski 202, Kantral Williams 202, Jerry Knight 201 and Booby, Bob Corrigan 605. bading 214. Adrian Bradley 200. Wed. Sr. No-Tap: 1. (tie) Bob Corrigan and Vito Vaccaro 820 CHANGE OF DATE for the Rocky Marsh Doubles league meeting. Grey Panthers: Stan Lucas 230, Jerry Dymora 222, Marty De each, 3. Geri Higgins 733, 4. Ardie Barnett 730, 5. Ron Barnett New date is May 2nd at noon. Still room for 1 doubles team and l single 720, Booby, Chuck Wilson 591. Angelo 211. bowler. Have a great week.

Del Rosa Jrs. LINBROOK BOWLING CENTER SAN BERNARDINO — The junior strikers here at Del Rosa Lanes are keeping the lanes hot so let’s check out their scores. 201 S. BROOKHURST • ANAHEIM • (714) 774-2253 Little Rascals: Robyn Coley 91/155. Bantam Buddies: Austin Murphy 311, Kenneth Roberts 118, Taylor Rash WE NEVER CLOSE • OPEN 24 HOURS 131/367. Pincrackers: Terrence Robinson 169/456, Samantha Richards 320, Eliza- beth Miner 131. Excluding Strike Force: Matt Miller 204/552, Brent Smith 216, Dylan Newton 213, Holidays Henry Chang Wo 204, Chris Clingman 202, Shelly Scheffler 191/508. Monday & Friday 9am - 5pm } Special Great bowling, juniors. 69th Year In Publication Monday & Tuesday 9pm - 1am $2.00 per game VOLUME 69, NO.16 Ozzie’s Senior Scratch Doubles - Saturday April 19th Caifornia The nation’s leading bowling newspaper, Check in at 11:30AM - Bowl at 12:30PM Limited to the first 50 paid couples published Thursdays 52 weeks per year. EDITORIAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS 11459 E. Imperial Hwy. P.O. Box 4160 Summer Leagues Now Forming! Call Shannon Bloom or Stacy Rider Norwalk, CA 90650 Downey, CA 90240 OFFICE NUMBER: 562-807-3600 at 714-774-2253 To Reserve Your Spot Today! 24-HOUR FAX NUMBER: 562-807-2288 e-mail: [email protected] Weekly Events . . NEW START TIME!! website: www.californiabowlingnews.com CHARLES KINSTLER...... Publisher TEDDY’S COLOR OF MONEY CAROL MANCINI...... Editor/Publisher Saturdays • Check-in 8:00pm • Bowl at 9:00pm • $15 Per Person DEAN LOPEZ...... Assistant Editor/Typesetter LILLIAN OAK...... Advertising Manager BREAKFAST BOWL HERBERT JONES...... Transportation/Distribution Sundays at 7:30-11 AM • 3 Games & Breakfast • $10 Per Person FRANK KIETZ (R.I.P.)...... Historian/Field Rep. DOUG HOSKINS...... Computer Consultant

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