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B7502 E Florence Ave,owling Downey, CA 90240 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] N ews• Office: (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 Belmonte Becomes Fourth to Win Three Consecutive Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year Honors Svensson, Blanchard, Godbout also announced as 2015 award winners during live Xtra Frame webcast CHICAGO — Land- of Felton, Calif., who was mark wins in two 2015 selected as winner of the PBA Tour major champi- Tony Reyes PBA Commu- onships helped Australian nity Service Award. two-handed competitor Ja- In a very close vote, son Belmonte of Australia Belmonte edged Ryan earn his third consecutive Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, GEICO Chris Schenkel N.Y., to become the fourth PBA Player of the Year player and first interna- award, PBA CEO and tional player to win the Commissioner Tom Clark award in three consecutive announced Wednesday seasons. PBA Hall of Fam- during a special webcast ers (1981-83 on PBA’s online bowling and 1974-76), Mark Roth channel Xtra Frame. (1977-79) and Walter Ray Also announced as 2015 Williams Jr. (1996-98) also bowling news media while Belmonte from the hospital Roth and Earl Anthony as the event three consecu- award winners were Jes- won the honor three years Ciminelli received 43.22 as he and his wife Kimberly three-time winners. What tive times last February in per Svensson of Sweden in a row. percent of the votes. Parker were awaiting the imminent an unbelievable day!” Green Bay, Wis., defeating as Harry Golden Rookie of Belmonte won the Play- Bohn III was a distant third, arrival of their third child. Early in 2015, Belmonte collegiate bowler AJ John- the Year; Josh Blanchard, er of the Year by receiving receiving 2.99 percent of “Kimberly and I soon will became the first bowler son of Oswego, Illinois, Mesa, Ariz., as Steve Nagy 47.36 percent of votes cast the votes. have our third child and I in the 64-year history of 202-157. The 12-time Tour Sportsmanship Award re- by his fellow PBA members “This will be the greatest have joined the great Wal- the United States Bowling winner then followed that cipient, and Ed Godbout and veteran members of the day of the year for me,” said ter Ray Williams, Mark Congress Masters to win continued on page 9 ABTA Hosted by Action Lanes Saturday January 30 Bohn, Beasley, Allen and Soedarmasto POTS ARE BIG CARRY OVER$ are Winners in PBA Challenge Finals EL MONTE — The always three women will Final event of GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VII showcases diverse aspects of PBA competition ABTA will resume regular be guaranteed to the top 16 action Saturday Jan 30 at plus three Super Seniors. RENO, Nev. - PBA stars Popular Action Lanes in Minimum of 2 men and 1 Parker Bohn III and Patrick El Monte in a ONE DAY women will be added to the Allen, PWBA-PBA Wom- Event! Semi Finals and top Semi Finals. en’s Regional representa- 16 advancing. BIG POTS at ACTION. tive Ingelimar Beasley and Qualify 1:00 - 2:30 - Match Game est $2,000, high school senior Bran- 4:00 & 6:00 with semi fi- Match Series est $1,200, don Soedarmasto were the nals to follow the 3-6-9 Mystery Doubles Game #2 winners in Sunday’s ESPN Roll-off at 8:00PM. est $2,450 and the 3-6-9 is telecast of the PBA Chal- All Semifinalists will $900. lenge Finals presented by cash. TOP 16 will receive First Place will be the International Bowling a Min of $100 upward. As continued on page 6 Museum and Hall of Fame. In a television event that put the spotlight on the di- versity of PBA competi- Bowling News tion, the final telecast from Parker Bohn III, Ingelimar Beasley, Brandon Soedarmasto & Patrick Allen Honor Roll the GEICO PBA World sport. The finalists in the defeated fellow PBA Hall by missing two 10 pins in Name Score Date Center Series of Bowling VII pre- three PBA events emerged of Famer and defending the match. MICHAEL DURAN 300 01-14-16 CANYON LANES BILL DOBNER JR. 300 01-19-16 HARLEYS SIMI BOWL sented by Silver Legacy at from among eight players champion Amleto Monacel- “When you bring in BRIAN BRINGHURST 300 01-21-16 VICTOR BOWL SETH LUNDBERG 300 01-21-16 HARLEYS CAMARILLO the National Bowling Sta- in each division who earned li of Venezuela, 231-183, to eight guys from the PBA50 ANTHONY SANTOS 300 01-21-16 CARTER LANES ROGER STITES 300 01-21-16 LA HABRA “300” BOWL dium featured three differ- a trip to Reno to bowl an win the PBA50 Tour Chal- Tour, it’s nice to know ent levels of PBA competi- eight-game qualifier prior lenge final. Bohn, a three- that the older guys still ATTENTION ALL BOWLERS: tion – seniors, women and to WSOB VII. The top two time PBA50 Tour winner have that opportunity (in BOWL AN HONOR SCORE THIS WEEK & E-MAIL BY MONDAY NOON regional – in addition to a in each qualifier advanced including one title during the World Series),” Bohn YOUR NAME, SCORE, DATE & CENTER & YOU WILL BE ON THE FRONT PAGE Teen Masters Grand Cham- to their respective one- the 2015 season, led the said. “Amleto is one of the E-MAIL TO: [email protected] MEN: 300 - 800 & 7-10’S WOMEN: 298,299,300, 700+ & 7-10’S pionship match showcasing game matches on ESPN. match from the start while toughest guys out there on two emerging stars in the Bohn, of Jackson, N.J., Monacelli was hampered continued on page 4 30 Years ago TODAY: challenger disaster :(

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The training clinic was hosted by the Junior Council Program within the Inland Empire Senate of the National Bowling Association, Inc. (TNBA), and spon- sored by Paula Vidad and Del Rosa Bowl. This collabo- ration allowed the Inland Empire Senate’s junior bowlers to receive world class training tips at an affordable cost. According to Ms. Vidad, “A coaching clinic is always a benefit to youth bowlers, as they develop their individual game and style. Basics are the foundation, but no two bowlers are alike. A Coach is there to see them improve Pictured from left to right: O’Neil, Hornback, Morning, Berrie, Carey and Ms. Vidad and enjoy the game for a lifetime – whether it’s for recre- she gave each…extremely helpful…analyzing all aspects through the Junior Program and Scholarship Program, Inc. ation or competition.” of the game from the correct equipment, to stance, to de- (JP&SP) -- “Paving the Roads to Their Futures!” The junior bowlers worked on “Approach, Lane Play, livery…Paula is very relaxed and teaches in a way the kids TNBA’s Vision Timing, Targeting, Topography and more!” Berrie ex- understand, and provides immediate feedback and praise… Our vision is that youth bowlers would develop a love claimed, “I really enjoyed the coaching clinic with Ms. will definitely attend more coaching clinics like this!” for the sport of bowling through “sportsmanship, fellow- Paula. I learned so many new techniques!” Carey stated, Ms. Vidad enjoyed coaching the junior bowlers, as- ship and friendship” through their TNBA (The National “…the clinic was a good learning experience to become serting, “I was quite impressed with their progress! They Bowling Association, Inc.) certified youth bowling pro- a better bowler!” Morning contended, “Ms. Paula was were quick on their feet and absorbed a lot of information grams and it fuels their desire to continue bowling and great…she showed my good (and bad) bowling habits, and I threw their way. I hope to work with them again in the supporting TNBA into their adulthood. how to fix my bad ones!” near future and track their progress!” She offered this ad- TNBA’s Mission Statement As the youth enter an upcoming busy bowling season, vice to parents’ whose children are being coached: “It’s Our mission is to educate, train and encourage youth to Ms. Vidad’s training was designed to help them improve important that parents not be too stern or strict with their become aware, interested and involved in the operation of their overall bowling knowledge, skills and lane usage – kids’ efforts, be supportive. Let THEM enjoy it!” their local Senate and The National Bowling Association, making a difference in their local bowling league experi- About TNBA and the Inland Empire Senate’s Junior Inc. through active participation and growth. ences and giving them the extra edge, as they have the Council Program For more information about The Junior Council Pro- opportunity to compete in upcoming bowling tournaments TNBA has more than 2,500 junior bowling members, gram within the Inland Empire Senate of the National (The Junior Council Program’s USBC and TNBA Certified nationally (ages 4-20). The Inland Empire Senate’s Junior Bowling Association, Inc. (TNBA), visit http://Facebook. - SMART Scholarship Tournaments, USBC Citrus Belt, Council Program supports our diverse youth members com/TNBAIESJuniorCouncilProgram or call (951) 532- USBC Pepsi, USBC California State, the Junior Bowlers with fun, competitive and personal activities. We encour- 4177. Tour (JBT), the Junior Amateur Tour (JAT), USBC-Junior age them to set goals and achieve success on and off the For more information about TNBA, visit http://www. Gold and others). lanes, including the development of leadership, academic tnbainc.org | To inquire about the coaching services of The bowlers’ parents were inquisitive observers while and bowling skills. Equally important is participating in Paula Vidad, email [email protected] or call (909) Ms. Vidad led the youth to improve their skills. When community service. The TNBA organization engages in 717-4736. | To request an interview with the youth fea- asked how they felt about what was observed, they col- fundraising activities at the local, regional and national tured within this release, please, contact Jonnetta at (951) lectively commented with, “Enjoyed seeing the attention levels each year, to support students in higher education 532-4177, to connect you with their parents. NOTHIN’ THEORETICAL ABOUT IT! 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©2015 Brunswick Bowling Products, LLC. Form #0615-30. January 28, 2016 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 The Magic of Bowling Is a Potent Force SUPER by Fred Eisenhammer “Do You Believe in Magic” That’s the title of the hit song first recorded by The Lovin’ Spoonful” in 1965. BOWLING The magic to which the lyrics refer is the power of music to provide happiness and freedom to those who make it and TOURNAMENT those who listen to it. SAT/FEB 6/11AM Then there’s the Magic of Bowling. CHECK IN AT 9AM (NV TIME) Do you believe in the Magic of Bowling? H ENTRY FEE $16 PER BOWLER H Perhaps you do, perhaps you don’t. Plus $4 optional sidepots! Two 9 pin no–tap For those who have experienced it, the Magic of Bowling and two regular games of bowling. is a powerful force and it shows up in many forms. Grand Prize: Recliner Averages based off 2014–15 Book, Current 21 games or more. Don’t believe it? If no AVG all bowlers come in at 136 Well, the NBA’s Indiana Pacers do. For more information contact: Jaclyn Emmons / Riverside Lanes 928-763-7070 / 702-298-2535 Team members paid tribute to the Magic of Bowling after the pixie dust had worked for them. Here’s what happened: The Pacers had been in a frustrating three-game losing LOUSY streak earlier this month and they were at their wits’ end trying to figure out how to return to winning basketball. BOWLER So what did they do? TOURNAMENT Naturally, they got their mojo back after taking a trip to the Lucky Strike bowling center across the street from the SUN/MAR 13/12 PM downtown Phoenix arena. CHECK IN AT 11AM (NEVADA TIME) The team-bonding bowling jaunt resulted in a 97-94 victory over the Phoenix Suns the following night. The game ac- tually wasn’t as close as the score suggests because the Pacers grabbed a 20-point lead in the third quarter and coasted THREE (3) DIVISIONS from there. 176 AND ABOVE 175 TO 136 Quickly, the Pacers became believers in the Magic of Bowling. 135 AND BELOW Pacers forward Paul George described how the team shrugged off its lethargy from its previous games after a couple H ONLY $15 PER BOWLER H of fun hours at the bowling center: “You want to get all the guys together away from basketball and just [have] a time [when] everyone can just be themselves, have fun and enjoy each other’s company, and that’s what we did. “We had a nice little bowling game. We ate. It was good for everyone to be around each other when we’re going through this moment of change right now.” Pacer center Ian Mahinmi also became a believer in the Magic of Bowling. “It brings us together. You can’t really overlook that,” Mahinmi said. “The fact that we want to get together off the court, it’s a good sign. That means that we like to spend time with each other. It’s good for chemistry and it’s good for togetherness.” That’s not to say that the Pacers are the first NBA team to recognize the rejuvenating Magic of Bowling. Suns Coach Jeff Hornacek turned to the bowling lanes one day this month after his team faded into a nine-game losing

BOOK SWEEPERS/GROUP RESERVATIONS streak. He shut down practice and took his team across the street to Lucky Strike. Poof: Losing streak no more. BIRTHDAYS/CORPORATE PARTIES The Cleveland Cavaliers are another team that knows the feeling of the Magic of Bowling. Their brush with magic made 1.888.590.2695 headlines. BowlLaughlin.com/RiversideResort.com Last year at this time, Cleveland was a shockingly mediocre team in the NBA, falling one game below .500. That’s when Coach David Blatt ripped up his playbook before his team was to meet the Lakcrs and Clippers on back-to-back nights in L.A. SuperBowl.LousyBowler.B&W.BNews.indd 1 1/11/16 3:27 PM Instead of working out his team, he took his players to Lucky Strike Hollywood for a practice session – of bowling. Here’s how Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com reported the story: “The Cleveland Cavaliers were of the understanding that they were on their way to prac- tice on the campus of UCLA on Wednesday afternoon. “The team was reeling, coming off of losing its sixth straight game and a grueling practice was the anticipation. But what should have been a six-minute bus ride from their Beverly Hills hotel to the campus turned into 10, then 15, then a 20-minute ride. . . “Head coach David Blatt had something up his sleeve. When the bus finally stopped, it was in front of a bowling establishment in Hollywood. To their shock, they learned practice was never in the plans. It was about getting away from basketball and bonding as a team. . . “I think it was a surprise for most guys,” Kevin Love said. “It just helped so much. We all needed a break from it all.” The Cavaliers then scored back-to-back victories over the L.A. teams, defeating the Lak- ers, 109-102, and beating the Clippers, 126-121. Before you knew it, the Cavaliers rode the momentum from those two victories all the way to the NBA finals. And just think: People thought LeBron James was responsible for the Cavaliers’ resur- gence. They apparently weren’t acquainted with the Magic of Bowling.

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PBA CHALLENGE continued from page 1 the PBA50 Tour so it’s never easy when you bowl against him. I was fortunate he just wasn’t able to get anything Revolutions Barstow Bowl Honored going in that match.” In the women’s regional match, Beasley, a resident of Clarksville, Tenn., and a three-time woman bowler of the year in her native Venezuela, defeated collegiate and Team by Chamber of Commerce USA standout Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, N.Y., by Fred Eisenhammer 246-177. Beasley, the wife of veteran PBA competitor Mitch Beasley, got out of the gate fast with the first four BARSTOW – Revolutions Barstow Bowl has been strikes while McEwan couldn’t recover from three opens honored by the Barstow Chamber of Commerce for being in the match. a “finalist in the first annual top chamber business award “It was so emotional just for me to be here,” Beasley for the 33rd Assembly District.” said. “I had to make sure to keep my emotions calm be- Paula Vidad accepted the award on behalf of the bowl- cause Danielle is a great bowler and I knew I would have ing center. Vidad, one of the foremost women bowlers in to bowl my best to win. Starting with the first four strikes the country, is the general managing partner of Revolu- gave me a lot of confidence and calmed me down.” tions Barstow Bowl. In the PBA Regional final, Allen, a 13-time Tour win- Barstow Community Hospital was named the top busi- ner from Mount Kisco, N.Y., defeated two-time Tour ti- ness in the district. tlist and defending PBA Regional Challenge winner Josh “Just an honor to be in the same breath as the winner, Blanchard of Mesa, Ariz., 289-227. Barstow Community Hospital,” said Vidad on her Face- Allen’s bid for a 300 game was thwarted when he left a book page. “Thanks goes to my great staff.” 6 pin on his 11th shot. Vidad typically works 70-hour workweeks at her bowl- “This was encouraging to win because I haven’t bowled ing center, which doesn’t leave much time to concentrate well the last few years,” said Allen, who won five region- on her bowling. als in 2015. “I’ve been plagued with some back and hip Still, Vidad is preparing to defend her title in the Na- injuries. It’s tough when you get to your 40s. All of those tional Golden Ladies Classic in Las Vegas. Vidad created games and all of the travel starts taking its toll on you.” history with her Golden Ladies title last year because it In the Teen Masters Grand Championship between a allowed her to become the first player to claim the Triple pair of 17-year-old high school seniors, Soedarmasto, of Crown in senior women’s bowling. Paula Vidad has been knocking off bowling opponents on a regu- Levittown, N.Y., defeated Brigitte Jacobs of Freeport, Ill., Vidad also earned championships in the 2011 United lar basis en route to four national senior titles. She’s now taking 244-178, in a contest that required the teenagers to bowl on States Bowling Congress Senior Queens and the 2013 and a different lane condition on each lane using their choice 2014 Senior U.S. Open. a class. “It’s a new challenge and a lot of fun” she said. of two bowling balls specially designed for the Teen Mas- Vidad’s Golden Ladies title at the Orleans Hotel and said that winning the Golden Ladies tournament and the ters competition. Casino was accomplished when she came back from Triple Crown was the highlight of her career. Both players earned their berths in the final by win- a 30-pin deficit to beat USBC Hall-of-Famer and Despite her grueling schedule, Vidad has embraced a ning boy’s and girl’s Teen Masters titles in Las Vegas last top-seeded Tish Johnson, 237-225, in the championship new activity with a Friday night class in boxing. Asked if summer. Each earned $7,500 scholarships but Soedarmas- match. it’s helpful to her bowling, Vidad answered, “Absolutely.” to earned an additional $2,500 for winning his match in Vidad made it a personal goal to become the first per- She will be competing in this year’s Golden Ladies tourna- Reno. son to win the senior women’s Triple Crown. She later ment starting Feb. 28. “Bowling on two different lane conditions adds to the challenge and the fun,” Soedarmasto said. “I learned a lot BEER & WINE SOCIAL LEAGUE competing in the Teen this year. At the end of the day after bowling on this it reassures you AFTER MONDAY MADNESS RELAX & HAVE FUN how well you can actually bowl and define yourself as a IN THIS FUN NEW LEAGUE bowler.” Both Teen Masters champions indicated their dream is to one day bowl on their respective professional tours. STARTS: FEBRUARY 01, 2016 DAY: MONDAY NIGHTS Concluding the telecast, Beasley won the one-ball, TIME: 8:00PM ONLY 10 SHORT WEEKS low-score-out PBA Challenge Clash involving the four WHERE: PALOS VERDES BOWL winners. Allen was the first to bow out, followed by Bohn COST: $16.00 PER WEEK and Soedarmasto. While the winner received a trophy and bragging rights, it was the second year in a row that the THIS INCLUDES: female contestant emerged as the winner. Missy Parkin of  3 GAMES OF BOWLING Laguna Hills, Calif., won the inaugural Challenge Finals  1 GLASS OR MUG OF DRAFT BEER OR HOUSE WINE Clash in 2014 at South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas.  NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SUBSTITUTES AVAILABLE (JUST INQUIRE) PBA Tour action continues on ESPN2 Sunday, Jan. 31  VARIETY OF WEIGHTS & COLORED BOWLING BALLS TO SELECT FROM with the DHC Japan Invitational at 11 a.m.  FREE SHOE RENTAL PBA CHALLENGE FINALS BRING YOUR OWN TEAM OR COME AS A SINGLE OR COUPLE WP Presented by International Bowling Museum and Hall HAVE AN AWESOME TIME AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS of Fame National Bowling Stadium, Reno, Nev. PBA50 Tour Final: Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J. ($8,000) Western Pacific Bowlingdef. Amleto Supply, Monacelli, Venezuela Inc. ($4,000), 231-183. GREAT FOOD, GREAT MUSIC, GREAT ATMOSPHERE PBA Women’s Regional Final: Ingelimar Beasley, FULL SERVICE GRILL Clarksville, Tenn. ($8,000) def. Danielle McEwan, Stony AND Point, N.Y., ($4,000), 246-177. COCKTAIL LOUNGE PBA Regional Final: Patrick Allen, Mount Kisco, N.Y. PALOS VERDES BOWL TORRANCE, CA 90505 ($8,000) def. Josh Blanchard, Mesa, Ariz. ($4,000), 289- 310) 326-5120 227. OR Teen Masters Grand Championship: Brandon Soedar- [email protected] [email protected] masto, Levittown, N.Y. ($10,000 scholarship) def. Brigitte Jacobs, Freeport, Ill. ($7,500 scholarship), 244-178.

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He is married to a with both hands won this one from the port-side (left) and a tidy $2,500 for his superb left-hander finally down- Josh Ness with the win- supportive, pretty lady Ven- effort. These are Two of the Good Guys. Great bowling & exciting as they tied in the title ing upstart Louis Evans in ner to advance to the title tura who was not on hand game and had to re-bowl the game in which Lord won out in game 2! Left to Right are a double title game finals match. Mr. Evans prevailed for this one. Tess Dizon 11th, Louis Evans Runner-up $500, Lord Ferguson Champion $2,400, Ramon as they tied in Game #1 to in a good game. Josh was Louis Evans is from Co- Alliman 4th holding his avid fan (son ) Andre and Annaliza Agoncillo ABTA director. take home a tidy $2,500 top 3rd $200 and Evans off to rona, married to Angela, prize. the title game vs Ferguson. ABTA member also not on 8831. Address: 10534 Join us Saturday!! See our ad and related story and The cut scores were Ness bowled very well, his hand here! He used a Black Lower Azusa Road El thanks to you for being loyal ABTA Members. ON THE LOW SIDE this highest finish to date and Widow drilled by Arvo Dy- Monte. time. Men +55 and Ladies he bowls most every week gert at the Arvo Dygert Pro Tourney Hi Qualifiers +21 making the Semis and with us. Shop. were MEN : Lord Fergu- Super Seniors added were The title game was on Joshua Ness hails form son +132 and a pretty new- Bobbie McCollum -13 and and was a CLOSE game San Dimas. He used a DX-8 comer cashed in her 2nd Jesse Boqio +51 and Sun throughout. They tied with drilled by Memo Rosales at event, Yvette Alvarez for ABTA Sundara +38. Bowlers ad- handicap as Evans got a Chaparral Lanes. Josh is the ladies at +87. They get Bowlium - Jan 23, 2016 vanced to the semis in hopes bad break on a in the single!! paid entries to any regular 1 Lordan Ferguson (LH) 715 $1,000.00 Cash & Carry $1,400.00 of making the top 16 single 10th, 224. Now another It is great to bowl at the ABTA event and they are ABTA Shirt $100.00 2 Louis Evans from Corona 668 $500.00 elims and Ralph Montgom- game for the title and Louis Bowlium and we will re- the ones who drew for the 3 Joshua Ness from San Dimas 683 $200.00 4 Joevin Bolanos from Placentia 680 $115.00 ery had left, not realizing seemed to have lost the shot turn there soon. The staff is pots at Bowlium. 5 Ramon Alliman from Long Beach 668 $115.00 6 Bill Warren (60%) from Long Beach 686 $66.00 that he was the CUT at +55. with opens in frames 3-4-5 top notch there! The Match Series 565 7 Henry Narciso from Covina 673 $110.00 Bowling well and making giving Lord the edge that This week we return to No Matches!! 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1. Ryan Ciminelli 2 (X1.0) 1 (x1.5) 3.5 2. Jason Belmonte 0 2 3.0 3. Parker Bohn III 1 1 2.5 4. Bill O’Neill 2 0 2.0

No other player has a point total of more than 1.0. ARLINGTON, TX — Few terms get tossed around the sport of bowling more than A close look at what I consider the most important factor in selecting a POY shows timing. that Ryan Ciminelli is the clear cut winner when it comes to winning Titles and Major During the approach, the slightest hitch in the pushaway or quickness of the feet may Titles in 2015. disrupt a bowler’s timing, which often affects the results 60 feet away. However, the I feel that a player’s ability to”FINISH STRONG” is a sign of his/her talent for per- perfect timing throughout the approach can lead to consistency, better results, and, most forming under pressure. Those who finish strong are winners. I feel those who are best importantly, more wins. at finishing strong should be recognized and given credit for doing so. From an early age, Missy Parkin of Laguna Hills, California, exhibited the latter, roll- When it comes to finishing the 2015 season the strongest, Ryan Ciminelli is the clear ing her first at age 14 and winning the first Junior Gold Championships two cut winner. During the last half of the season Ryan won three titles, including the U.S. years later in 1998. OPEN. He also finished third in the last Major of the year (PBA World Championship). Even before those successes on the lanes, she knew bowling was going to be a part of During the same period, Jason Belmonte, the other top contender for POY, has not won a her life. title and appears to be struggling on the lanes. “I can remember in kindergarten when the teacher asked everybody what they wanted I was at the World Series of Bowling in Reno last December and closely observed to be when they grew up,” Parkin said. “Most kids would say they wanted to be a police every action by the top performing players. What I saw when it came to the appearance officer or doctor, but my answer has always been a professional bowler. I can imagine the of “DOMINANCE” was Ryan Ciminelli being the most determined and most confident look on my teacher’s face when I said that, but it has always been what I wanted to do.” player there. He had the look of a predator on the prowl. Of the other three of the four se- Timing in life, however, does not always work out the way things are planned. rious candidates for POY only Parker Bohn III came close to displaying the determination After spending four years on Junior Team USA and beginning her collegiate career and confidence exhibited by Ciminelli. Day after day I only saw confusion, uncertainty at California State-Fullerton, Parkin was faced with an unplanned, but welcomed, chal- and disappointment on the faces of Belmonte and O’Neill. lenge. California State-Fullerton was unable to field a women’s team after her second In my opinion Ryan Ciminelli not only gives the appearance of dominance on the PBA year, but she was given the option to join the men’s team and compete against the guys. Tour at the present time, he is the dominant player right now. He is my choice for 2015 She not only accepted the chance, she thrived, helping California State-Fullerton ad- PBA Player of the Year. vance to the 2003 Intercollegiate Team Championships, where she earned the tourna- ment’s most valuable player award in a field that included the likes of Sean Rash and NOTE: This opinion piece is being written just days before the PBA announces it’s David O’Sullivan. official POY. I hope the voting players agree with my assessments. “During my first two years, the women’s team only had five bowlers total, so we didn’t ASSISTANT EDITORS NOTE: Dean takes Belmo :) even have a sub,” said Parkin, a two-time National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Associa- tion first-team All-American and the 2002-03 NCBCA Most Valuable Player. “I was sad when the women weren’t able to field a team, but I was ecstatic to bowl with the men. I NATIONAL DEAF BOWLING NEWS already had a lot of experience of bowling with the guys from junior bowling, so I was by Connie Marchione ready for the challenge.” Another new challenge awaited Parkin as she prepared to graduate. BOB JONES LED WITH 245/758 IN DEAF TRAVEL’S BAD SCORING AT KEYSTONE During her final semester, the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour closed NORWALK — When will this stop? So-Cal Deaf Traveling League had another bad its doors, unraveling a plan Parkin had set in place for as long as she could remember. scoring day in its stop at Keystone Lanes. In this trios league not one bowler hit a 800 (4 “My goal was to go to college, get my degree and then go out on tour,” Parkin said. games) series and no team hit a 2000 (4 games) as the league averaged 152 per bowler “That had been the plan forever, and I was one semester away from being able to bowl. I for the 2nd straight time. was absolutely devastated. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do, since the plan I had for Bob Jones led the day’s honor roll list of four bowlers with games of 158, 245, 208 and my whole life was thrown out the window.” 147 for 758. Darrell Stogryn followed with 203-180-143-204 for 730 and two bowlers In 2004, Parkin once again adjusted to the curveball and proved her resilience by be- rolled a 200 each, Gorman Low with 205 and Paul Taffolla, Jr with 204. Paul Jr’s father coming the first woman to join the Professional Bowlers Association. Paul Taffolla, Sr almost made father and son on list with his 199. She attempted to earn her spot on the PBA’s exempt Tour at the inaugural PBA Tour There is a surprise shakeup in team standings as Low’s third place Anaheim rallied to Trials later that year but was unable to gain an exemption. Once again having to adjust to win final 7 points to upset league leader Eagle Rock 15-5. In doing, Anaheim leaped over life without a tour, Parkin took a job at a public relations firm. Six months later, her father Jones’ 2nd place S F Valley, which beat Stogryn’s Chino Hills 13-7 to stay in 2nd place and bowling-industry professional, Frank Bellinder, encouraged her to continue her quest only half point behind new leader Anaheim. Eagle Rock fell in third place 4 points be- to live out her lifelong dream. hind Anaheim. Another change is 5th place Riverside beat 4th place Mid City 12-8 and “My dad convinced me to quit my job, come and work with him at his pro shop and they exchanged places, with Riverside 6 points and Mid City 7 points behind Anaheim bowl anything and everything,” Parkin said. “And that’s what I did. I was about 23, quit respectively. This 53 year old traveling league thanks Keystone Lanes management and my job and started bowling full-time. I started to travel overseas a lot to bowl at that time, staff for hosting with challenging lane conditioning that was a learning experience. The too. It was very awesome and a very cool time, but the ultimate goal was always to have bowlers will take a long sojourn for a tournament and Super Bowl and resume bowling at a full-time tour.” noon on February 21 at Bowling Square in Arcadia. Parkin quickly became a household name as one of the top female players in the world. She captured her first major title at the 2011 United States Bowling Congress Queens, qualified for the PBA Women’s Series each year of its existence and brought home a ABTA continued from page 1 handful of medals in international competition as a Team USA member. $1,000 Min and up to $2,600 will be possible with Bonuses and Cash N Carry Options. In October 2014, USBC and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America an- Bonuses include $100 wearing ABTA Logo Shirt in the event and also $100 using our nounced the re-launch of the PWBA Tour starting in 2015, finally giving Parkin the sponsors 900 Global Ball in the Final Game and winning the event. chance to realize her dream. New members are welcome at up to 209 average Men and Women and only $10 to “I was bowling a practice session at a PBA regional when the news came out,” said join. If Senior Men 55+ and Ladies 49 + you will get a Free Membership. 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It was reported last week that the right-handed Sharp- steen turned in an amazing performance at Mission Hills Bowl on Jan. 25, 2011 when he set a north Los Angeles County United States Bowling Congress record for a se- ries with games of 289, 299 and 300. It was undoubtedly the highest series ever recorded in the Los Angeles County area. According to the California Bowling News, “a packed 9 pin and two solid 7 pins kept Anthony from the elusive DINO DENNIS Is Perfect...... Again 900 series.” But there was more to it than that. What is His Secret? First, Sharpsteen competed as a substitute for his team. by Frank Weiler And what a sub he was. REDLANDS — Dino Dennis has a PH.D. in education Second, his five-man team lost all three games by a to- and has been a teacher, administrator and supervisor. He tal of a mere five pins. Each game was decided by a pin has affected the life’s of hundreds of students in a positive or two. What eventually cost Sharpsteen’s team was the way over decades of service. He is a bowling hero. fact that the opposing team’s No. 4 man (Scott Lemmen) This Doctor is a bowler. In his spare time Dr. Dino and anchor (Rusty Bryant) struck out in the 10th frame of Dennis is a bowler. He has been a bowler for decades each game. and his success on the lanes rival his accomplishments in Bryant, who works in the Pro Shop at Winnetka Bowl, education. looked back at that crazy night and put it all in perspective Over the years Dino Dennis has rolled sixteen perfect in his typically understated manner: Rusty Bryant was one of the bowlers on the opposing team games and four eight hundreds, with a high of 847. He “[Sharpsteen’s] team bowled well and our team bowled when Anthony Sharpsteen crushed his 888 series. Photo regularly averages 220 and currently is on a 221 pace. well too,” Bryant said. by Fred Eisenhammer Recently Dino did it again. He rolled his sixteenth per- fecto at Empire Bowl. It is amazing that a man of seven RUSTY BRYANT decades plus is still so good. What is his secret? I think it Lessons by Appointment must be his wife Pat. Behind every successful man there is a great woman. Dino is grateful to Jay at Round One Lanes for drilling the Elite Traitor bowling ball that was THE PRO ZONE used to roll his perfect game. I am grateful to the BOWL- “The Ultimate Pro Shop” ING NEWS for supporting Citrus Belt bowlers. I wonder if Dr. Dennis is the only PH.D. in California 818 365-2050 Hours: to have rolled a perfect game and an eight hundred series? 20122 Vanowen St., Mon. Thru Fri. Maybe the only such bowler in the USA? Dino wishes to Winnetka CA 91306 11a.m. to 8 p.m. thank his wife Pat for her love and support. Inside Winnetka Bowl 818 340-5190 Sat. 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Page 8 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2016 JAT Sport Juniors Recap bowling. The league runs every Saturday starting at noon at bowlers have an opportunity to earn scholarship awards Solomon and Julian and compete in tournaments, including the 2016 Junior Off-Track Betting Turns Into Smart Gold Championships to be held July 16-22 in Indianapo- Back on Top lis, Indiana If you are interested in joining, please contact Wager for Santa Clarita Lanes by David Schiada Armando Zavala at (562) 896-4467 or join us Keystone by Fred Eisenhammer NORWALK — Order Lanes on Saturday at noon. SAUGUS – There are the usual reasons for visiting the local bowling center. has been restored. After be- You’re there to bowl, you’re there to socialize while you’re bowling and you’re there ing absent two weeks ago, to exercise while you’re bowling. But not so fast. More and more bowling centers have Solomon Salama and Julian turned to other activities within their premises to lure customers. Zavala brought their “A” Now there’s karaoke, there’s dancing, there’s live bands, there’s speed-dating. There’s games to last Saturday’s even off-track horse-racing betting – at least there is at Santa Clarita Lanes in Saugus. JAT Sport Juniors action at The brainchild of part-owner Tom Cristi, the betting parlor has been around at the Keystone Lanes. Solomon bowling center for about three-and-a-half years. rolled a 242, his high game It’s typically open during the day on Wednesdays and Thursdays and day and night on of the season, on his way to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The weekends attract the biggest turnouts with about the high series of the week, 200 people packing the room on both Saturday and Sunday. a 760 for four games. Ju- “I’m considered a mini-satellite,” said Cristi about his off-track site. “The big satel- lian was next, with a 229 in lites are in Palmdale and Ventura and they have seating for 500. I have seating for 140.” route to a 735 series. Kylie Teammates in the Roaring 90’s Scratch Doubles League, Richard Cristi said some bowlers at his center may not even be aware there’s a gambling area Shishima led the girls with Lee and Allan Brunmier were for a couple of months,” knocking on on site. Likewise, he said some horse-racing players may not be aware there’s a bowling a 652 series. Congratula- the door” of the first place spot in our Roaring 90’s Scratch Doubles center around the corner. League. But,It finally materialied, when the two captured the league tions to Marquan Rivers Championship during our Final Position Week competition January The big thing the horse-racing site provides is “something to do,” especially for retired who recorded his high se- 21st. seniors who may seek other activities besides watching movies or golfing, Cristi said. ries of the season, a 665. As usual I chat with the winners and while Richard is a very quiet “What’s good about it is that it’s free admission and parking,” said Cristi, a self-de- and reserved bowler, he always wears a beautiful smile. He could Upcoming Tournaments: only say, IT WAS GREAT”! On the other hand, Allan did share with scribed horse-racing enthusiast who used to own racehorses. “And people can bet as January 31 – JAT Regular me that it wasn’t until he retired from his work place in 2002, he little as a dollar.” Event at Harley’s Valley decided, after some 45 years, to start bowling again. “ He said he Cristi, a regular bowler with an average of more than 200, said his gambling site had set 3 goals for himself: (1) achieve a 200 average for a season; Bowl (Simi Valley) (2) bowl a perfect (300) game; and (3) bowl an (800) series”. His generates a lot of action; he estimates that his patrons “bet at least one million dollars a JAT Sport is a league for achievement of the first two are on record. He added, “It was so month.” And many of those wagers have proved to be huge winners. Cristi said there advanced juniors who are gratifying to finally win this year, especially when it went right down “have been a lot of guys who have won six, seven, 14 thousand dollars. Our biggest was to the last frame of the final 3-game series and ONLY by a margin of serious about competitive 5 pins”. Phyl Knoll, Secretary-Treasurer $52,000 on one ticket.” That monster winner hailed from the Santa Clarita Valley area and he won the Pick Six, which requires that the bettor select the winning horse in six consecutive races. One of Cristi’s biggest racing highlights came June 9 when American Pharoah com- pleted the Triple Crown with a victory in the . American Pharoah became the 12th horse to capture the Triple Crown and the first in 37 years to win it. The race was shown at the Santa Clarita Lanes off-track site, like all the big races. “It was really exciting to hear the roar of approval when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown,” Cristi said. “People just wanted to see history.” Robert Edwards, a former bowling center manager, has visited the off-track site and has come away impressed. “It puts a tremendous amount of traffic in the center,” said Edwards, who works as a manager at Mountasia Family Fun Center, across the street from Santa Clarita Lanes. “They pack the place. The parking lot is always full. I think [Cristi] was the first to think of the idea – at least in L.A.” Johnnie Englehart, an elite bowler, also has passed by the off-track site and was equal- ly complimentary. “What a creative idea it is – to think outside the box,” said Englehart, adding that it’s a great place for race-track gamblers who prefer not to travel to Palmdale or Hollywood Park. “It was creative on Tom’s part. As you can tell, people like to bet or gam- ble.” There are 14 voucher machines for self-serve bettors at the site. Addi- tionally, there are a couple of tellers who can handle the wagers. Cristi said one of the key reasons he put in the off-track gambling site was the fact that from noon to 5 p.m. it was “quiet” at the bowling center. The off-track horse-racing betting site at Santa Clarita But not anymore. Lanes is typically open Wednesday through Sunday.

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BELMONTE continued from page 1 Southern LA County USBC up by successfully defending his Tournament of Champi- 10th Annual Open Tournament ons title in the 50th anniversary Barbasol TOC in India- napolis, posting a 232-214 victory over top qualifier Rhino Team Dates: Doubles / Singles: st Hosted By st Page of Orlando, Fla. Please circle 1 choice Palos Verde Bowl Please circle 1 choice Belmonte will try to become the second player to win 1. Sat. Feb. 06, 2016 @ 12:00pm 24600 Crenshaw Blvd 1. Sun. Feb. 07, 2016 @ 12:00pm the FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions three con- Torrance, CA 90503 secutive times when the 51st classic begins Feb. 1 at Fire- 2. Sun. Feb. 21, 2016 @ 12:00pm (310) 326-5120 2. Sat. Feb. 20, 2016 @ 12:00pm Lake Bowling Center in Shawnee, Okla. Hall of Famer Ja- son Couch accomplished the feat in 1999, 2000 and 2002. 3. Sat. Feb . 2 7, 2016 @ 1 2 :00p m FOUR PLAYER TEAM 3. Sun. Feb. 28, 2016 @ 12:00pm In addition to his wins in the Masters and Tournament ($100.00 PER BOWLER) of Champions, Belmonte had nine other top-five finishes including runner-up finishes in the PBA Grand Oklahoma ENTRY FEES Open and PBA Maine Xtra Frame Shootout. He led the Team Name______TEAM ($30.00/Bowler) SINGLES/DOUBLES ($60.00/Bowler) PBA Tour in earnings with $178,542 and ranked fourth in BOWLING...... $9.00 BOWLING...... $18.00 average with 225.40. EXPENSES...... $5.00 EXPENSES...... $10.00 Bowling Center______Svensson, a 20-year-old two-handed player, won his BVL………………………….$1.00 BVL…………………………$2.00 PRIZE FUND...... $15.00 PRIZE FUND...... $30.00 second PBA Tour title, and first on American soil, when TOTAL $30.00 TOTAL $60.00 he defeated Germany’s Pascal Winternheimer, 267-193, to ALL EVENTS………..$10.00 win the PBA Chameleon Championship presented by Ho- telPlanner.com at the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowl- LIST PLAYERS IN ORDER THEY WILL BOWL (Type or print legibly) ing VII presented by Silver Legacy at the National Bowl- TEAM EVENT ing Stadium. Earlier in the year he won the 13th Kingdom Bowler’s Name (FIRST LAST) USBC# Average Team of Bahrain Open. See Rule #2 $30.00ea Svensson was a runaway winner in the Rookie of the 1. $ Year race, voted upon by PBA members. He was the 2. $ choice on 68.5 percent of the ballots cast, topping Texas teenager ’s 14.11 percent and Washing- 3. $ ton’s Cameron Weier’s 10.33 percent. 4. $ Svensson was the leader among rookies in average

(225.81) and earnings ($57,870). “I am very proud and honored to get this award,” said DOUBLES / SINGLES Svensson. “Just a lot of happiness going through my body Bowler’s Name (FIRST NAME FIRST) USBC# Average Dbls/Sngls All Events right now. I have always dreamed about competing and $60.00ea $10.00 winning on U.S. soil and that dream came true. I think that 1. $ $ is a big thing that helped to get this award.” 2. $ $ Belmonte and Svensson became the first players from outside the U.S. to earn Player of the Year and Rookie of 1. $ $ the Year in the same season. They were also the first play- 2. $ $ ers who use the unique two-handed delivery to earn those honors in the same season. Total $ Blanchard, who won both of his PBA Tour titles in 2015, was selected as the Nagy Sportsmanship Award by his fellow competitors. Established in 1966, the Steve Team Captain’s Name ______Telephone ______Nagy Sportsmanship Award is named after the late PBA Captain’s Address ______Hall of Famer and founding members of the PBA. A color- MAIL ENTRIES TO: (MAKE CHECKS OUT TO SLACBA) ful and talented performer, Nagy made such an impact on his fellow pros that the award was established shortly af- SLACUSBC, 17057 Bellflower Blvd Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 ter his death. Other players receiving strong support were Phone (562) 925-0417 Website: www.SouthernLACountyUSBC.Com Ronnie Russell and Dom Barrett who were next in line in Steve Nagy Award voting by PBA Tour players. “I’m very honored, of course, that my peers would TOURNAMENT RULES vote me this honor especially this early in my career,” said 1. ELIGIBILITY: Only members of the Southern Los Angeles County USBC are eligible to participate in this tournament. All bowlers Blanchard. “No matter who you are out there on Tour I do must hold current National and Local membership prior to the start of competition. USBC memberships are available for purchase my best to treat each player with respect and I’m happy to onsite for $25.00, transfer cards are $10.00. say that I get that same respect in return. For me, compet- 2. AVERAGES: The entering average for this tournament shall be: ing with that attitude helps me be a better bowler.” A. Highest published average of 21 games or more for the 2014-15 season, winter or summer. Godbout, a PBA West Region competitor, was selected B. Highest published average of 21 games or more for the 2013-14 season, winter or summer. by a special PBA committee as the recipient of the 2015 C. If no A or B, current certified league average of 21 games or more as of 12/31/15. Tony Reyes Community Service Award which is named D. If none of the above, bowler shall be assigned the average of 220 and will bowl scratch. after the PBA champion who died in 2012 as the result of This tournament follows standard USBC rules for averages, so please be familiar with rules 319a, b & c, as failure to comply with a traffic accident. these rules may result in disqualification. Godbout, who is a youth director and a USBC bronze level coach 4th Street Bowl in San Jose, established sev- While we make our best efforts to verify averages prior to the start of competition, TEAM CAPTAINS and BOWLERS are ultimately responsible for providing the correct average. Any attempt to misrepresent the correct average will result in disqualification. eral charitable initiatives in Reyes’ name including the Tony Reyes Memorial Scholarship and the Tony Reyes ALL SUBMITTED AVERAGES WILL BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE CHECKS. WE WILL Memorial Youth/Adult Doubles Tournament. He is also VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE SUBMITTED AVERAGES USING ALL RESOURCES AT OUR DISPOSAL, co-founder of the 4th Street Bowl Junior bowling program INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOWL.COM AND OTHER LOCAL ASSOCIATION AVERAGE BOOKS. and is a past recipient of the NorCal Tony Reyes Memorial 3. HANDICAP: Basis for handicap shall be 100% of the difference between Entering Average and 220. Award. “This is a huge honor and I’m a little overwhelmed,” 4. ENTRY FEES: Fees shall be $30.00 per bowler per event. Optional All Events can be entered for $10.00/person. All fees must accompany this form to guarantee squad dates/times. Make checks or money orders payable to: Southern LA County USBC. One Godbout said. “I had just started to work with Tony to or- check per entry is preferred. There will be a $37.00 fee for any returned checks. There will be no refunds once your entry has been ganize a youth program at 4th St. Bowl and it was only a scheduled, unless SLACUSBC is notified within 5 days of the scheduled squad date/time. Refund requests received after the month after I met him that he passed away. I’ll never forget scheduled squad will be reviewed by tournament management. Prize fund will be returned one (1) place for every six (6) entries. how much help he was to me and how enjoyable it was to 5. PARTICIPATION: Bowlers may enter Team event as many times as they wish, provided at least 2 team members are changed. work with him, so that was really my inspiration to get in- Bowlers may only compete ONCE in Singles and Doubles. Bowlers entering Singles must also enter and pay for Doubles. For volved in putting the tournament and scholarship together bowlers entering All-Events, the first team series bowled will count for your All-Events total. An entry form must be completed for in his honor.” each additional team being submitted.

6. PARENTAL CONSENT: Any unmarried participant under the age 18 must have parental consent on file prior to the start of CHRIS SCHENKEL PBA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS competition. The official Parental Consent form can be obtained through the Southern LA County USBC by calling (562) 925-0417. 2015 – Jason Belmonte 1988 - Brian Voss Consent forms must be filed with the tournament office one week prior to the scheduled squad time. If the bowler is accompanied by 2014 – Jason Belmonte 1987 - a parent, the form can be completed onsite prior to the start of the squad. 2012-13 – Jason Belmonte 1986 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 2011-12 – Sean Rash 1985 - Mike Aulby 7. LINEUP & REPLACEMENTS: Team and Doubles lineups listed on the entry form will determine the order the participants will 2010-11 - Mika Koivuniemi 1984 - Mark Roth bowl and no changes to lineup will be allowed at the tournament site. All replacements must be made by the team captain at least one 2009-10 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1983 - Earl Anthony hour prior to the start of the squad, and replacements will bowl in the position of the bowler he/she is replacing. Prizes will be paid to 2008-09 - 1982 - Earl Anthony the replacement bowler unless prior arrangements are made. 2007-08 - 1981 - Earl Anthony 2006-07 - Doug Kent 1980 - 8. TARDY BOWLER: Late bowlers will start in the frame currently being bowled. Bowlers shall receive a ZERO (0) for each frame 2005-06 - 1979 - Mark Roth missed. No frames may be made up and no blind score will be used. 2004-05 - Patrick Allen 1978 - Mark Roth 2003-04 - Mika Koivuniemi 1977 - Mark Roth 9. PROTESTS: An appeal or protest of a decision involving eligibility or playing rules must be filed in writing with the tournament 2002-03 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1976 - Earl Anthony director and the association before tournament prizes are paid. Any violation of tournament rules is cause for disqualification, loss of 2001-02 - Parker Bohn III 1975 - Earl Anthony entry fee, forfeit of all prize monies and possible suspension from USBC membership. Protests must be made in writing within 72 2000 - 1974 - Earl Anthony hours of the time of bowling to Tournament Manager. USBC Rule 329 will apply. 1999 - Parker Bohn III 1973 - Don McCune 1998 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1972 - Don Johnson 10. DRESS CODE: All bowlers must wear suitable attire. No tank tops, halter tops, or clothing bearing obscene or offensive 1997 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1971 - Don Johnson logos. No sleeveless shirts or blouses can be worn. Additionally, no short shorts, skirts or skorts will be permitted. 1996 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1970 - Nelson Burton Jr. Tournament management will make final decision on adherence to the dress code. 1995 - Mike Aulby 1969 - 1994 - Norm Duke 1968 - Jim Stefanich FULL ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY FORM FOR GUARANTEED SQUAD TIME 1993 - Walter Ray Williams Jr. 1967 - ENTRIES CLOSE February 04th, 2015 1992 - Dave Ferraro 1966 - Wayne Zahn 1991 - 1965 - Southern LA County USBC 17057 Bellflower Blvd Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 1990 - 1964 - Bob Strampe Phone (562) 925-0417 - Website: www.SouthernLACountyUSBC.Com 1989 - Amleto Monacelli 1963 - Billy Hardwick Page 10 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2016

Winnetka Pickwick Bowl

Bowl BOWL 921 Riverside Dr. CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT “formerly Canoga Park Bowl” 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 Burbank, CA 91506 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-340-5105 by Tish (818) 842-7188 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 www.winnetkabowl.net • E-mail:[email protected]

LAKEWOOD — Hi! Have you made your plans for Valen- WINNETKA – Hi! It’s great to be back with the high BURBANK — As league bowlers, we usually put little tine’s Day? Not yet. Well, here’s a great way to spend this scores from our league bowlers here at Winnetka Bowl. thought into our league secretary or our relationship with special day with that special person. Come on over to Cal And here they are... the local bowling association (NLAC). It’s time we did. Bowl on Saturday, February 13th at 11:30 a.m. to check- Van Nuys Eagles: Tom Leigh 279/701, Margo Sun- League secretaries spend time doing your awards, making in for our Sweetheart Mixed Doubles No-Tap Tournament. dy 207/525, Chris Pickens 686, Vincent Hall 247/662, sure you’re sanctioned/certified and managing your league Bowl at 12:00 p.m. It’s only $10.00 per person. Handicap Rick Gamboa 626, Joe Macklin 608, Nikki Phapornchai and it’s monies. They should be your go-to person with is 100% of 220. First place: 3 days and 2 nights at The Or- 203/519. any concerns you have. You may think of your league as a leans in Las Vegas; 2nd place: 3 days and 2 nights at The River Maniacs: Kevin Gross 256/739, Monise Kelly fun thing you do on a given night but it truly is a business Riverside Resort in Laughlin, featuring a Mini-Executive 213/578, Johnnie Englehart 268/709, Joe Macklin 683, proposition in which you are involved. Secretaries are your Room; 3rd place: $50 gift certificate to Chili’s. This tourna- Mike Olson 265/663, Raul Rono 245/647, Rosie Bates liaison to the bowling association (NLAC) who handles the ment is also available at Del Rio Lanes, Forest Lanes, Cal 232/501, Joshua Frazier 244. business from your league to the national level (USBC). A Bowl and Saddleback Lanes; you must be a current league Monday Nite Madness: Travis Coffman 222/619, Paul word of advice, know your secretary. They might be your bowler at one of the five centers. Bowl at the center of your Dean 255/613, Lourdes Dela Cuesta 440, Wayne McClean close friend or just an acquaintance, but they are your busi- choice, prizes awarded at every center. See you there. 609, Jerome Hampton 581. ness partner in bowling. “SUPER BALL” pools are the hot ticket right now. Winners Wednesday Night Rollers: Jack Roquemore 267/692, Jill Having said all that, you might want to get to know your receive the Brunswick ball of your choice in the Pro Shop. Williamson 211/547, Jeremy Forkner 245/690, Brian Czer- local association as well. It is comprised mostly of volun- Sign up with Leonard, Eric or a desk person, Make your niak 242/630, Herb Hemenover 618, Hogan Shrum 615, teers who care about the sport passionately. Very few re- Super Bowl Sunday more fun. Monise Kelly 200/527, Lynn Snyder 503, Shannon Sim- ceive compensation for the hours and effort they put into The scores are in for this week’s report.... mond 203. making your league business functional and legal. Not to C.A.U.L.: Frank Rossello 2240/665, Scott Scarborough Ellen’s Comedians: Ted Nagy 298/748, Deanna Peters mention the tournaments the association provides. Do not 238/632, RJ Guimond 612, David Regul 610, Lori Gilmore 224/600, Jesse Chastain 258/720, Daniel Husby 704, Da- fear contacting your association with any concerns you 477. vid Blackman 689, David Feinberg 669, Ray Kwong 258, may have. It can, and will, get answers and the help you Cal-Mega Vegas Tues.: Team 4 is league champs, Rob Justin Archer 258, Ray Stoy 254. need. Lee, Janet Love, Mark Fowler and Le’Star Walker. The Men’s Classic Handicap: Rusty Bryant 278/771, Ran- One more thing, Mitch N. you were the best secretary league is off to Vegas to bowl in the “6 Center Mega League dy Page 268/7465, Joe Fonvergne 730, Dean Sarrocco ever! I miss you. Sweeper,” January 30th. High scores from week 26: John 268/724, Sam Amaral 715, Tom Leigh 290, Rosco Frazier Sunday Night Hdcp: (scr) Ron Alvarez 260, Ann Jones Woods 245/646, Tom Hillig 633, J.P. Jones 254/622, 286, Charles Kenny 268. 161, Will Pisnieski 714, Sharon Brown 471. (hdcp) Mike Wayne Brown 589, Kenny McCartney 576, Stacey Erick- 500 Classic: Farol Brifman 589, Jill Williamson 576, Sta- McMahon 274, Raylin Rivera 281, Chris Gayer 744, Cyn- son 510, Nickey Burruse 505. cey Tarantino 203/553, Connie Wannomae 205/524, Carol thia Estrada 680. Mega Vegs Sun: Congrats to our League Champs, “ 2nd Ellis 224/518, Mary Lauer 209. Senior Swingers: (scr) Ed Bugayong 170, Armonda Gar- To None”, Mary Griffin, Marilyn King, Wesley King and Guys & Dolls: Marc Jay 234/669, Buenafe Holbrook 529, cia 121, Art Michener 533, Ester Bugayong 414. (hdcp) Aaron Grant. High scores from week 25: James Matthews Chris Ivey 245/638, Gregory Kolski 244/657, Marc McKen- Marvin Robbins 225, Cres Cruz 214, Rick Langer 665, 255/724, Bob Johnson 644, Carlos Mejia 635, Anthony zie 252/539, Joe Curry 248/610, Tracy Stine 523, Timika Seiki Tluczek 585. Stoute 578, Victor Lewis 558, John Seedborg 557, Joe Walton 517. Monday 690: (scr) Nick Kukta 242, Joyce Hill 189, Dave Derrick 434. Thirsty Nite Out: Chris Frank 263/711, Amy Lew 213/565, Brubaker 669, Glenda Nale 537. (hdcp) Bob Hazzard 282, V.A.: Chris Martinez 634, Robert Lee 611, Joe Morse 219, Chris Ivey 254/658, Adam Lew 257/656, Daniel Barkin 616, Patty Shaffer 232, Dylan Jimenez 728, Mattie Wiggins Lino Agatep 206, Anna Farrugia 456. Carl Comrie 613, Stella Mount 201/544, LIz Rogers 503, 671. Big Bear: Jimmy Hamilton 266/734, Ken Seiple Jr. 258/717, Susan Cortez 493, Andy Lew 257/656, Andy Munro 257, ICF: Marvin Poretta 231, Doris Owings 242, Kelly Mc- Leon Bradford 279/700, Chris Abing 268/693, John Daily Gregory Kolski 244, Ida Farber 208. Donough 662, Lucille Horejsi 635. 680, Jerry Cant 257/679, Emmerson Wafer 656, Mike Vil- The Classics: Ryan Finney 287/669, Rhonda Cleveland Guys & Dolls: (scr) Tim Hackett 225, Peggy Eklund 188, larreal 654, Travis Morris 653, Vernon Adams 645, Travis 530, Gil Geer 230/660, Orlando Gonzalez 182/514, Nick Mike McMahon 625, Colleen Simpson 565. (hdcp) Harry Morris 653, Butch White 634, Steve Clark 633, Todd Cary Hendrickson 479, Michelle Bryant 200/503, Rean Luttrell Gordon 279, Kristine Bamattre 253, Stan Bushinsky 687, 631, Cathy Anderson 256/649, Shirley Owens 598, Deb 500. Tracy Chow 742. White 574, Sheri Coleman 570, Annie Yonemura 549, Lee The Achievers: Matt Whittlesey 434, Marites Tesoro Wed. Night Hdcp: (scr) Bing Tuazon Jr 244, Alexis Arnold Theiss 246/543, Joyce Charles 543. 132/335, Kim Smith 257, Brian Martin 397, Jimmy Jurgen- 196, Don Smallwood 639, Gigit Reyes 542. (hdcp) Mark Vegas Crackpots: Brent Shern 245/706, Nathaniel Hamp- son 387, Jeff Grude 356. Cohen 277, Danielle Reid 255, Chris Scott 738, Sheilah ton 276/682, Daryl McCloud 661, Anthony Bourges 654, St. Cyril’s: Carol Asher 492, Philip Dimenno 456. Faller 706. Mike Williams 654, John Doval 245/638, Brandon Wilburn Party Animals: Jimmy Uthai 257/707, San Mitchell Senior Foursome: (scr) Doug McMillen 209, Seiki Tluczek 636, Mike Dees 632, Carolyn Jones 554, Taneisha Fathing 235/631, Mark Meade 261, Henry Harris 258/670, Steve 158, Bob Rosenblum 548, Marie Menez 470. (hdcp) Rich- 548, Ellen Myers 544, Penny Doval 538, Tippy Thornton Dibartolomeo 236/641, Mark May 641, Robert Lopez ard Andersen 247, Milli Strayhorn 250, Richard Brown 701, 535. 235/629, Elizabeth Fonvergne 225/628, Gina Rouse Lydia Gandtt 650. Fil-am Bowlers: Jing Sablan 259/763, Emmerson Wa- 200/581, Gary Gladstone 235, Dan Onestinghel 235. Thursday 890: (scr) Sean Allen 256, Dan Ziegler 728, Su- fer 279/749, Royce Angeles 257/698, Carl Labayan 692, SFVCC Nikkei: Randy Page 244/662, Tami Shiotani zanna Martinez 723. Boylee Inocente 685, Joe Acosta 267/681, Leo Maningas 234/564, Tak Kokubo 249/636, Yuki Matsuba 233/637, Until next time...keep the ball rollin’! 257/680, Mark Williams 256/673, Jon Reyes 672, James Shoji Takeshima 233/607, Mas Suruki 593, Noriko Fuku- Borillo 266/666, naga 541, Pei Eto 212/525, Sandra Yamamoto 517, Eiji Tres Catalasan 254/663, James Kennard 653, Ranuel Tee Fukumoto 233. 645, Annie Yonemura 204/587, Liza Agoncillo 219/581, 49’Ers: Al Reiswig 257/640, Carolyn Scherzberg 207/597, Emily Burchman 570. Rick Dobris 607, Richard Greenzweight 566, Bruce Zi- 8 GAME SCRATCH TOURNAMENT SUNDAY JAN 31ST Senir Men’s Trio: Scott Podding 268/744, Rich Kelly etz 229/563, Duane Erickson 556, Kathy Litzenberger CHECK IN @ 10:30AM & BOWLING STARTS @ 11:30AM 268/715, Herman Ferguson 266/709, Larry Gray 708, Son- 209/501. TOP 6 GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES Richard Greenzweight 290/639, Carolyn ny Dew 268/703, Curt Soares 279. Funtimers: 1/5 CASH Mini Couples: Boylee Inocente 646, Mike Onusic 584, Scherzberg 223/621, Rick Dobris 246/617, Ron Doll 1. $1000.00 Daniel Amos 557, Emily Burchman 581. 221/607, Mel Neiditch 584, Michael Chaney 576, Carole 2. $700.00 Grandma’s/Grandpa’s: Marc Kashinsky 279/758, Billy Peire 536, Sherwin Silver 232. 3. $400.00 Williams 597, Walter Milsap 574, Fale Sula 558, Betty 39’Ers: Larry George 227/651, Kathy Litzenberger 4. $300.00 Green 540, Tua Sula 214/529, Anna VonMuegge 527. 213/540, Ron Doll 254/640, Dale Johnson 233/626, Mel 5. $200.00 Gobs and Gals: Steve Bryant 745, Rick Barbaria 729, Neiditch 598, Carolyn Scherzberg 212/507, Jerry Kanowitz 6. $100.00 Jerry Cant Jr. 723, April Griese 684, Rachel Macias 604, 588, Tom Tucker 221/588. 47’ PATTERN Michelle Criswell 603. JUNIORS 60 BOWLERS MAXIMUM FIELD Laughlin Bowler Bears: Brandon Mims 231/644, Joe 8 For 8: Jerry Krasnasky 127/226, Melani Rodriguez $100.00 ENTRY FEE Monroe 527, Jeremy Harmon 523, Kyle Patterson 516, 92/176, Tyler Wong 115/195, Davis Hur 103/183, Liam BOWL 8 GAMES ACROSS 16 LANES Yvonne Abboud 499, Elaine Harmon 201. Mulvihill 90/178, Emma Perren 87/171. OPTIONAL SIDE POTS AND BRACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE Recycled Teens: Rob Kordich 256/657, Jim Plante Junior AllStars: Michael Campos 122/220, Evan O’Neill 257/628, Boylee Inocente 605, Victor Santos 601, Walter 94/166, Kimberly Gonzalez 86/164, Elizabeth Lajnef FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Michael Duran 951-330-1769 49750 Seminole Drive Or Cabazon, CA 92230 Millsap 589, Frank Graves 573, Fred Guray 573, Divina 85/156, Iris Alvarez 93/153. Norris Runnels 951-572-6120 Buhay 521, Adela Santos 503. Junior Royals: Justin Pluchino 260/738, Julia Frias 951-572-6120 Young At Heart: Jimmy Hamilton 714, Joe Swift 264/644, 219/640, Jacey Opiana 230/636, Kyle Ycaza 173/483, Jus- Sonny Dew 632, Rick Vieville 629, Walter Milsap 256/611, tin Erickson 187/466, Deanna Frias 163/413, Sara Miric VOLUME 77, NO. 4 Fale Sula 598, Oritta Steel 562, Frances Walker 536, Mar- 105/280. CALIFORNIA go McClain 201 210. Have a great week and enjoy the wonderful weather. Pin Heads: Dominic Saraceno 247/676, Jerry Waken 546, Merle Anderson 525, Ashley Brown 215/601, Pamela Bowling News Johnson 536. Sierra Bugs: Kelle Falbo 534, Sandra Wright 487, Cathy EDITORIAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS Cal Bowleros: Bheth Alcayde 234/630, Karen Robbins Wyatt 467. Side-pot winners—Game One: Mattie Wylie 11459 E. Imperial Hwy. 7502 E Florence Ave. 566, Carole Fischer 528, Mary Smyth 528, Darlene Hom 221; Game Two: Kelle Falbo 181; Game Three: Ann Plam- Norwalk, CA 90650 Downey, CA 90240 514. Side-pot winners—Game One: Bheth Alcayde 261; er 204. Game Two: Karen Robbins 210; Game Three: Susan Gar- Funsters: Cecilia De Jesus “Sour Apple”. Victor Santos OFFICE NUMBER: 562-807-3600 cia 230. 258/693, Jeff Edwards 666, Benny Martinez 659, Jim Plan- 24-HOUR FAX NUMBER: 562-807-2288 Alley Oops: Becky Carroll shot 588 last week. For that, she te 645, B.J. 630, James Kennard 248/602, Jojo Jasmin e-mail: [email protected] will receive from U.S.B.C. the following awards: 1. 500 se- 601, May Toledo 212/556, Joanne Burke 201/554, Janet website: www.californiabowlingnews.com ries; 2. 140 pins over average series; 3. 75 pins over game; Kastor 520, Elvie Del Rosario 519. 4. 200 game. She rolled 220, 213, 155 and has a current JUNIORS CHARLES KINSTLER...... Publisher average of 144. Tim Cable 488, Becky Carroll 588. Side- (High Scratch Series) CAROL MANCINI...... Editor/Publisher pot winners—Game One: Becky Carroll 270; Game Two: MiniBees: Mason Dropkin 149, Diego Mejia 121, Alyssa DEAN LOPEZ...... Typesetter / Assistant Editor Becky Carroll 263; Game Three: Merrie Slagley 215. Valdez 136. Marcus Lemons Vegas: Emmerson Wafer 279/748, Da- Bobcats: Andrew Valdez 424, Matthew Valdez 400, Kris- LILLIAN OAK ������������������������ Advertising Manager vid Ferguson 668, Vernon Adams 665, Russell Fowler topher Catamisan 393, Maggie Jenkins 372, Larissa Gos- HERBERT JONES...... Transportation/Distribution 632, Desi Nixon 624, Ronnie Lemons 608, Crystal Barker ey 356, Karinne Catamisan 302. DOUG HOSKINS...... Computer Consultant 586, Robin Burns 571. Felecia Tripp 566, Alicia Ferguson Classified: Shavon Love 568, Emily Jenkins 451, Airrell 223/562, Naimah Williams 551. Gaither 433, Carl Borillo 634, Reymar Santos 494, Chris California Bowling News is NOT responsible for ADS, Bowling Buddies: Rich Ewaskey 507, Carol Eggers 502. Borillo 486. EDITORIALS, STORIES, FACTS, PICTURE CAPTIONS or Captain & Crew: Tua Sula 511, Sue Spencer 219/493. That was a fun week. See you on the lanes... SPELLING emailed for publication. Published 52 weeks. January 28, 2016 BOWLING NEWS Page 11

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CITRUS BELT LOCAL USBC ASSOCIATIONS BRUNSWICK SANDS BOWL - 32 REVOLUTIONS BARSTOW BOWL - 24 Association Manager - Elise M. Hamner 667 West 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 43233 Sierra Hwy., 750 E. Main St., Barstow, CA 92311 [email protected] Lancaster, CA 93534 (760) 256-8676 • Fax: (866) 297-1172 (909) 381-4599 (661) 948-2651 • Fax (661) 942-3853 www.BarstowBowl.com E-Mail: [email protected] NORTH L.A. COUNTY www.bowlbrunswick.com Association Manager - Tom Leigh 15600 Devonshire St., Suite 212, Granada Hills, CA 91344 email: [email protected] website: nlacbowling.com SANTA CLARITA LANES - 32 (818) 810-6263 21615 W. Soledad Canyon Rd.,Saugus, CA 91351 ORANGE COUNTY (661) 254-0540 • Fax (661) 254-7562 Association Manager - Andrea Fredericks Ventura County 13896 Harbor Blvd., #5A Garden Grove, CA 92843 www.santaclaritalanes.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] (714) 554-0111 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WINNETKA BOWL - 32 BUENA LANES - 42 Association Manager - Linda Johnson-Pilios 4020 Shadydale Ave., Covina, CA 91722 20122 Vanowen St., Winnetka, CA 91306 1788 S. Mesa Verde, Ventura, CA 93003 E-Mail: [email protected] (818) 340-5190 • Fax (818) 340-5105 (805) 677-7770 (626) 337-6270 Fax: (626) 960-9260 www.winnetkabowl.net buenalanes.com SOUTH L.A. COUNTY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Association Manager - Judy Nielsen 17057 Bellflower Blvd. Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 [email protected] (562)925-0417 Fax: (562) 925-7478 SAN DIEGO U.S.B.C. Association Manager - Lynn Graves 4400 Palm Ave. Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91941-2695 [email protected] www.sandiegobowling.com (619)697-3334 Page 12 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2016 i

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