Southwest Memories... Stringing Strikes
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April 24, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 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 24, 2008 P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Rumple & Cole Win Titles in WCST at Del Rosa SAN BERNARDINO— the finals, with a 160 game Super Senior, Larry Rumple sandwiched in between those (1000 Oaks), won the Senior games. Ken Diiorio the quali- 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood Division, his 5th Championship fying leader with plus 344 fin- (562) 421-8448 in the WCST Ebonite Singles at ished in 5th, with Greg Neuer, Del Rosa Lanes last week-end, starting in 7th, and a strong 3rd and he did it with a very strong place finish. Saturday finish in the Position Match, A full house of 65 bowlers against the leader at the end of entered with the senior divi- No-Tap game #9, Ray Cobb. Ray was sion 39 bowlers and the super ahead by 78 pins going into this seniors 26 bowlers. The tour- match. Ray got in trouble early nament pay-off was $9,170.00, May 3rd in the match, and Larry was and 24 checks to the cashers, Southwest Memories... stringing strikes. Ray ended up making this year’s totals so far LOS ANGELES — This is get the ladies to come join a Shop... our Juniors striking out from the 8th frame, for 5 tournaments, $51,100,00 5 PM the most difficult thing I have league. Those were thrilling My Deepest Thanks to for a 206 game, but Larry’s 269 paid out, and now only $994.00 Entry Fee:$40 ever done. Our beloved South- times. Everybody. Southwest Bowl and the bonus pins for winning short of $3,000.000.00 paid west Bowl is closing Sunday, But this is a Different Age — celebrated its 50th Year of Ex- the match of 30, won this tour- out with a grand total for 268 Sidepots June 1, 2008. and I’m not sure I like it. One istence, and we bid everyone nament by 15 pins. tournaments, $2,999,096, will There are so many memories. has to live and keep up with who came here for R and R, a The finals field which in- reach that mark in this week- Optional My Uncle Carmen, taking my the times. healthy, positive life to come. cluded WCST Champion, end’s tournament at the Silver two brothers and me to tear So many friends... Claudette, And perhaps, when you look Robin Romeo, was very com- Nugget in N. Las Vegas. The 6 Games down an old farmhouse and Mel, Monica, Del, Mabel, P.J., back on our existence, you can petitive and close as only 67 Top 3: build the outside walls for my Mr. Whitehead, Mr. Hooks, say, “Yeah, that Ken-guy did pins separated 3rd to 7th. The 1 s t , L a r r y R u m p l e , father’s dream: a bowling alley Paul the Artist, Bobby the his best to keep a level playing lane pattern “Viking” was used $1000.00, 2nd, Ray Cobb Karaoke in 1957. Mack, Faye, Dana, James, Doc, field to all”. for both the qualifying and the (Highland) $750.00, and 3rd to I remember the year we ... two Bowling Clubs, our Se- Bless All Our Familes... finals. Greg Neuer (Covina) $750.00 opened: 1958. My mother nior Leagues, our Deaf League, With Heart, Joe Porcelli bowled a The WCST would like to Every would make 50 calls a day to our Pinocle Players, our Coffee Ken Del Conte 300 game and a 280 game in continued on page 6 Friday Everyone’s A Winner At Kulick Ready For Yorba Linda WWPB Event! Tough Task of by Lori Yamasaki Defending USBC and A couple of weeks ago, Jim women - who teamed with Hornung and his wonderful Romy Fallabeck. They were Queens Title staff hosted yet another suc- ready to face then men this GREENDALE, Wis. - Even Saturday cessful Western Women Pre- year! The men’s team hailed without a professional women’s mier Bowlers event - the 2008 the talents of Dave Wodka and bowling tour, defending United States Bowling Congress Queens Yorba Linda WWPB Mixed Joel Ricketts joining forces champion Kelly Kulick of Union, 8:30PM Doubles Championship. with Tom Kozlowski. Rose- N.J., says the fields are getting A quick correction from mary (Romy) Fallabeck is from stronger each year in the few major Tori Carter on the balls she used Yorba Linda Bowl’s Tuesday women’s events that remain. Kulick will take on a tough to towards her victory. The balls Party Down and Thursday Nit- field of more than 300 of the best were Brunswick’s Fury and ers Leagues. She was the top women bowlers in the world when Vapor Zone. Again Tori thanks female qualifier with a high she attempts to defend her Queens WCST Super Seniors Right: Fred Cole Champion Left: Ron her sister, Robin, for the balls score of 766. Tom Kozlowski title starting April 26 at Super Bowl Lanes in the Detroit suburb of Can- Burg 2nd Place. 1:30AM and Vince Wood for being such is also of the Party Down and ton, Mich. The finals of the event a terrific partner! Congratula- Thursday Niters with a top will be televised live from Skore tions to Tori and Vince on their score of 779. Each bowler Lanes in Taylor, Mich., by ESPN2 tournament victory. had to have the highest score on April 30 at 7 p.m. Eastern. FRIDAY “I believe the fields today are Every year, Jim along with of all the participants of their stronger than they used to be with Yorba Linda Bowl Manager, respective sexes during Febru- international bowlers coming over NO-TAP Roger Heap, host not only a ary and March at Yorba Linda and the incredible number of tough collegiate bowlers,” said Kulick, a 3 GAMES spectacular pro-am, but also Bowl. This year the rolloff was current Team USA member. “There a Battle of The Stars (Sexes). won by the Ladies! Each lady are so many talented players that Every Friday At 1PM Featured this year in the Battle received $100.00. Both Tom there are no easy matches in the were Shannon Pluhowsky and and Rosemary were rewarded Queens anymore. It’s a tough road to the top, and hopefully I’ll be Wendy Macpheson for the continued on page 7 prepared enough.” $15 ENTRY FEE Heading into last year’s What’s Happening This Weekend? Queens, Kulick was by far the Includes Singles, 3-6-9 A.B.T. Saturday April 26 The Concourse most tested and practiced player in A.B.T.A. Saturday April 26 Linbrook Bowl the field. She had just come off an Sidepots, Insurance historic season in which she was Adult No-Tap Tourny Saturday April 26 Keystone Lanes the first woman to earn an exemp- & Scratch Series Donkee Sunday April 27 Valley View Lanes tion on the Denny’s Professional Inland Empire N.A.B.I. Saturday April 26 Riverside Lanes Bowlers Association Tour and was 3-6-9 = $ ????? as sharp as she had ever been in her WCST Senior Division Left: Larry Rumple Champion Right: San Diego N.A.B.I. Saturday April 26 Poway Bowl continued on page 7 Ray Cobb 2nd Place. Forest Lanes 6 Gamer Entry Fee: 12 Noon • Saturday, May 10th $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 24, 2008 Tim Tran Wins First ABT Championship at Westminster Lanes WESTMINSTER—Tim using a Roto Grip Cell drilled for $35 with a series of 918 Tran won his first Amateur by Ben Mach. Tim wanted to and Terry Hlebasko came in Bowlers Tour (ABT) champi- thank Ben for taking care of third shooting an 898 series and onship at Westminster Lanes his equipment. Tim wanted received a check for $25. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 to thank his girlfriend, Tina, The Mystery Game Pot during our one-day 4-game for her support and encourage- game and score were drawn Beat-the-Board tournament. ment. Tim plans on using his after our final squad. Game #2 Tim bowled in our 6PM squad winnings to pay bills and bowl was the game drawn. The first and shot games of 259, 254, in more tournaments. Tim also chance score of 242 (possibly 223 and 236 with handicap for wanted to thank Westminster good for $300) was drawn. Our a series total of 972 and the Lanes for hosting the tourna- second chance score (possibly $650 1st place prize plus $800 ment and ABT Orange County good for $150) was 222. The from the Progressive Pot. Brian staff and directors for running third chance score (possibly Yamanoha of Torrance came an outstanding tournament good for $75) was 167. Phil in second shooting a 947 four Vernon Adams was the Holland was the winner of the game handicap series for $325. winner of the optional 4-game first chance and will receive a In third place was Joan Jordan Scratch Sweeper and $120 with check for $300. The Mystery of Huntington Beach shoot- an 803 scratch series.