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P.O.B Box 4160, Downey,owling CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] N ews• Office: (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 PBA Hall of Fame Charter Member ESPN’s Super Bowl Sunday Telecast Chuck Pezzano Dies of Chris Paul’s CP3 PBA Celebrity Internationally recognized bowling journalist, historian was one of a kind By Bill Vint InvitationalBy Moves Jerry Schneider to 2 p.m. ET CHICAGO – Chuck Pez- graduating from Rutgers Uni- TORRANCE – ESPN has Paul’s CP3 Foundation. ly) and PBA stars Pete Weber, zano of Clifton, N.J., a charter versity, he started his writ- moved up the time for airing of In addition to Paul, the celeb- PBA Hall of Famer and 37-time member of the Professional ing career with the Paterson Chris Paul’s CP3 PBA Celeb- rities competing in the made- PBA Tour winner; Jason Bel- Bowlers Association Hall of Morning Call in 1952 and rity Invitational presented by for-TV event include comedian/ monte, reigning PBA Player of Fame and widely recognized continued writing for The Re- Bowlmor AMF from 4:30 p.m. radio and television personal- the Year and 10-time PBA Tour as the dean of bowling jour- cord in Bergen County until ET to 2 p.m. ET on Super Bowl ity Nick Cannon, comedian/ winner; Chris Barnes, 2007-08 nalists, died Friday of cardiac his death, more than 60 years Sunday (Feb. 1). The telecast talk-show/podcast personality Player of the Year and 18-time arrest while undergoing a stent later. Over the years, he con- will also be increased from 90 Chris Hardwick, former NFL PBA Tour winner; Sean Rash, procedure St. Mary’s Passaic, tributed to more than 100 pub- minutes to two hours. All-Pro receiver Terrell Owens, 2011-12 Player of the Year and N.J. He turned 86 on Jan. 14. lications round the world and The CP3 fundraiser, which Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Wil- eight-time Tour winner, and Since the formation of he authored or co-authorized will again include a diverse liams and rapper/hip-hop artist Bill O’Neill, a five-time Tour the PBA in 1958, no one has more than a dozen books about group of celebrities and PBA French Montana. winner and 2010 U.S. Open contributed more to the orga- bowling. Tour stars, has become a tra- PBA Tour players competing winner. dition on Super Bowl Sunday will feature the five PBA World nization in so many different Pezzano first became in- The telecast includes the and will air from AMF Bowl- Championship finalists (winner Celebrity Super Clash round ways than Pezzano, a founding volved with the PBA as a top- O-Drome in the Los Angeles Mike Fagan plus, Wes Malott, where all six celebrities com- member of the organization. flight competitor. He was the suburb of Torrance, Calif. Pro- Stuart Williams, Ronnie Russell pete in a one-ball eliminator Born in Paterson, N.J., in first collegiate bowler in the ceeds from the special event and Todd Book, who finished round with the bowler with 1929, Pezzano lived his en- United States to bowl an 800 benefit charities supported by second through fifth respective- the lowest pinfall eliminated. tire life in New Jersey. After series. Continued on Page 8 Jason Belmonte Wins Second Central Valley Masters Event Starts Up 2015 Consecutive PBA Player of the Year Award Bowling Tournament Excitement Kent is Rookie of Year; Spangler wins Nagy Sportsmanship Award, Parkin wins Reyes Award By Bette Addington By Bill Vint MILWAUKEE -- With anoth- ner Brett Spangler of Niles, Thanks to the directors of er outstanding record in 2014 Ohio, and Tony Reyes PBA the Central Valley Masters PBA Tour major champion- Community Service Award for deciding to kick off 2015 ships, Australian two-handed winner Missy Parkin of La- with one of their tournaments! competitor Jason Belmonte guna Hills, Calif., were rec- Back in early December they picked up where he left off ognized during a presentation set the date, picked the loca- in 2012-13 to earn his second webcast live on PBA’s Xtra tion and started their promot- consecutive GEICO Chris Frame online bowling chan- Schenkel PBA Player of the nel Monday in advance of the ing. Being they are a tourna- Year award. PBA Players Championship/ ment club, they decided to Belmonte, along 2014 Mark Roth–Marshall Holman move this event to Visalia this Harry Golden PBA Rookie PBA Doubles Championship time and try a one-day format. of the Year Marshall Kent of preliminary rounds which get CVM Champion Cris Ferreira (center) is presented his trophy and And, much to their delight, it Yakima, Wash.; Steve Nagy underway Tuesday at AMF winnings by CVM Directors, John Curtis (left) and Bryan Reid (right) at was a win-win!! Sportsmanship Award win- Bowlero..Continued On Page 3 AMF Visalia Lanes. 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©2014 Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation. Form #1014-35. January 29, 2015 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 PBA Player of the Year Award Continued From Page 1 Central Valley Masters Event in suburban Milwaukee. “I also want to thank the hat- named after the late PBA Hall Continued From Page 1 An overwhelming winner ers,” Belmonte said of those of Famer and founding mem- pace in game two by coming NV (1930) $500; 4. Dustin in balloting among his fellow who criticize his two-handed bers of the PBA. A colorful This fifth tournament for the oh so close to getting the 300 Mayberry, Hanford (1900) competitors and a panel of vet- style. “It seems like the more and talented performer, Nagy Central Valley Masters Tour- but had to settle for a 299. $400; 5. Tim Barnhill, Visa- eran bowling journalists over you hate, the better I bowl, so made such an impact on his nament Club, drew a total of lia (1710) $300; 6. Robert Mike Fagan of Fort Worth, keep it up.” fellow pros that the award was 145 entries to AMF Visalia The CVM crew also did a Fox, Bakersfield (1691) $275; Texas, and Ronnie Russell of Kent, one of the Tour’s top established shortly after his Marion, Ind., Belmonte won young stars at age 23, won death. Lanes on Sunday, January 18. drawing each squad for other 7. Damon LaBlue, Visalia three PBA Tour titles in 2014 the Saudi Arabia Kingdom Parkin, a three-time PBA A good number of those en- bowling balls that were do- (1668) $250; 8. Larry Gallo- including back-to-back majors International Open in Decem- Regional titlist, earned the tries—20—drove up from Ba- nated to this event. The first way, Fresno (1560) $225; 9. in the Barbasol PBA Tour- ber for first PBA Tour title. second Tony Reyes Award kersfield to show their support. squad winner was Bakers- Darris Ruffner, Exeter (1468) nament of Champions and He defeated Sweden’s Martin which recognizes a PBA This event had 72 bowl in the field’s Thomas Stancil, who $200; 10. Chris Gregory, Ba- United States Bowling Con- Larsen, 257-206, in champion- member for outstanding first squad and 73 compete in won a DV8 bowling ball. kersfield (1450) $162.50; 10. gress Masters. He also won ship match. Prior to joining the community service, charita- the second qualifying squads CVM Director, John Curtis, Roger Rogelio, Fresno (1450) the Oklahoma Open during the PBA in the summer of 2014, ble and/or educational con- and were able to pay 24 spots also from Bakersfield, won a $162.50; 11. Robert Barnhill, Grand Casino Resort Summer Kent won the Brunswick Euro tributions over the course for a total of $5,800. They also Brunswick Melee Jab bowling Cayucos (1449) $140; 12. Ron Swing, and led the PBA Tour Challenge in Munich, Germa- of a PBA Tour season. The in earnings ($163,788), aver- ny, as an amateur. first woman to join the PBA had 120 brackets between the ball that was given away for Andrews, Bakersfield (1439) age (226.71) and competition Kent, a former collegiate star when the opportunity be- 2 squads that paid out $4,070. the second squad. Curtis de- $135; 13. Daniel McWells, points (136,454). at Robert Morris-Illinois Uni- came available in 2004, Par- Also, an optional scratch side cided he is going to donate this Hanford (1433) $130; 14. Kiel He is the only two-handed versity, also finished fourth in kin was recognized largely pot paid 6 spots for a total of ball to our local youth league Jordan, Fresno (1397) $125; player to win the PBA Player the Badger Open, his first tele- for her work in organizing $985. This reflects a total of program. 15. Brandon Avery, Fresno of the Year award. He joined vision appearance as a PBA the Baby Reesa Foundation $10,855 total paid out for the (1382) $120; 16. Dupree Venezuela’s Amleto Monacelli member, losing to Brian Va- fundraiser which supports one-day event! The Central Valley Masters Dickey, Oakland (1223) $110; (1989 and ’90) as the second lenta in the second stepladder families with children born directors would like to thank 17. Robert Mayo, Bakersfield international player to win match, 236-165. He dominat- with Krabbe Disease and has Cris Ferreira of Visalia AMF Visalia Lanes for host- (1221) $105; 18. Justin Lavin- PBA Player of the Year hon- ed PBA rookies for the season, raised more than $20,000. ors in back-to-back years, and earning $32,528 and averaging Parkin is a staunch sup- emerged as the tournament ing this event. They would der, Visalia (1218) $100; 19. he joined Monacelli and Fin- 217.03 in only a half season as porter of the sport, serving champion winning $1,200. also like to thank all of you, Jordan Clements, Lake Isa- land’s Mika Koivuniemi as a professional. as a volunteer USA Bowling Bakersfield’s Rich Jones the bowlers, for your support bella (1217) $95; 20. Adrian the third foreign-born player “(Winning Rookie of the and Junior Gold instructor. placed second good for $735. because without you, where Oceguera, Selma (1210) $90; to win PBA’s highest annual Year) was the main goal when She regularly donates her The day also belonged to sev- would they be? It is always 21. Mike Hefley, Bakersfield honor. Belmonte is the sixth I joined and to be able to ac- time organizing other chari- eral other bowlers who had their hope that you had a good (1205) $85; 22. Greg Thomp- player to win the POY award complish that feels great,” ty bowling tournaments. She their moments. There were time and keep an eye out for son, Jr., Daly City (1203) $80; in consecutive years. Walter Kent said. “It’s an honor and a also provides autographed two 300 games rolled—one their upcoming tournament. 23. Kevin Roberts, Tulare Ray Williams Jr., Earl An- privilege, and to get my first ti- jerseys, bowling balls and by Bakersfield’s Robert Mayo (1195) $75
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Flying Tigers Freight Line is refreshingly honest. He Scott was able to become doesn’t pull any punches. proficient at flying large jet He tells it like it is and A “Bowling” Mystery aircraft on flight simulators. forces you to focus. Mike Solved by Carol Mancini His favorite aircraft are the forces you to become goal Editor’s note: THIS VENERABLE NEWSPAPER IS Douglas DC-8 and Boeing oriented and driven to meet DEDICATED TO ALL THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH 747. established goals. MIKE BOWLING! Scott got started in the SHOWS YOU HOW, bowling industry as a pin MIKE MAKES YOU Steve: All things associated with bowling? chaser at March AFB in BELIEVE AND MIKE the 1970s. From this “ap- HELPS YOU ACHIEVE. Carol: Yeah! Why? proach” he “taxied” down The result has been phe- Steve: Does that mean you’re going to cover football the runway as a “B” Me- nomenal. Scott’s average is too? chanic for Brunswick Rec- up nearly fifteen pins lately. Carol: No!!! reation Centers. His career The last few months has Steve: But...... “took off” when he became seen him averaging about Carol: NO!!!!! General Manager of Con- 240, up from his usual 225. Steve: Think about it, Carol. Right now everyone’s course Lanes in San Diego He now has sixteen perfect attention is on this weekend’s game. If you want to County, taking that center games and four 800s. Two increase readership, cover it! to new heights in every of those 800s were bowled We cover BOWLING!!!! aspect of operations dur- in the last few weeks. His Carol: ing his time in charge from 846 is his high. Steve: I know. 1989 until 1997. Mr. Hatmaker is now Carol: So...... It was at the Concourse retired. After leaving Con- Steve: This weekend’s game is about bowling....SUPER that Scott met his wonder- course Lanes in 1997 he BOWLING!!! SCOTT HATMAKER ful wife CARITA. became a founding partner Carol: That’s a stretch, Steve. Have you been drinking? Carita worked and bowled of Revshare Inc. He used Steve: No...... (Hic). Flies High but Bowls Higher - at the Concourse and it his computer science skills Carol: Okay, wise guy. What’s the angle? didn’t take long for her to to set up the companies Steve: As you know, there’s a big controversy surround- catch his eye. They have hard and soft ware. His ing this game. Right? Rolling 846 been an inseparable couple knowledge, experience and by Frank Weiler ever since. Whenever Scott hard work have been key to Carol: Sure! Everybody knows that. It’s a lot of hot air if MURRIETA - Pilot and Scott enjoyed his time at is competing, Carita is there Revshare’s success. you ask me. lifetime bowler Scott Hat- Andrews because his dad cheering him on. Hatmaker is one of the Steve: Oh...... my...... gosh. That’s it!!!!! maker had a career night was assigned to the Presi- Scott has competed for nicest guys you will ever Carol: Of course it is...... ! Uh, what’s.... it. recently when he rolled dent’s Flight Squadron. years attacking pins with a meet. He is soft spoken, Steve: You’ve solved the mystery! Carol, you’re bril- an 846 (278-279-289) in This group is responsible conventional style and old humble and courteous. liant!!!! Cal Oaks 640 Scratch Trio for flying high ranking dig- school methods. While his He sports a big smile and Carol: Yeah, well, that’s what I do. Um, which mystery League. He just missed nitaries around the world. methods were effective he a friendly greeting for ev- topping JUSTIN BOR- His dad had the privilege of did I solve? knew he had to make chang- eryone. Bowling is better How “The Patriots” deflated the footballs without LAND’S house record flying Vice Presidents Ag- es to get to the next level. because of men like Scott Steve: 858. new and Mondale to name He was determined to get Hatmaker. The world is breaking any rules! Scott was just four sin- a few. better by adding some gus- better because of men like Carol: Well, of course! It was so simple I’m sure every- gle pins shy of 900! Just Throughout those Air to to his game. He wanted Scott Hatmaker. body figured it out. three ten pins and a seven Force years Scott continued his game to “take off.” En- Scott wishes to thank ev- Steve: Nobody has figured it out!!!...... till now! pin separated him from the bowling and was always ter JIM MURTISHAW and eryone who has supported Carol: It was nothing. Let’s move on. We need a real USBC record book and encouraged and supported MIKE DEVANEY. him through the years. story for the paper. bowling immortality. by Mom (Mary) and Dad. To take the next step Scott Thanks to the aforemen- Steve: That is the story, Carol. Boyle’s Law! I’m sur- Scott started bowling Whenever Dad wasn’t fly- decided to go to the experts tioned coaches, wife Carita 46 years ago at the age of ing he was taking Scott prised nobody but you figured that out. for help. and his parents. Thanks Absolutely! It’s all about Boil’s Law. I learned six while living in Guam. bowling. When dad was MURT (Jim Murtishaw) to his bowling partner and Carol: During one of his off duty flying Mom was there in his and MIKE (Mike Devaney) friend SCOTT LARIV- about it when I dated a lawyer. Do you happen to re- breaks Scott’s dad Edward place. Looking back, Scott are both PBA champions IERE. Hatmaker is grate- member exactly what it says? decided to go bowling on recalls those days with with years of experience ful for all of their support Steve: Of course! PV=nrT. base and Scott was invited. wonder. Dad is now 85 and making scratch bowlers during his long and dif- Carol: Huh! That was the beginning of still follows Scott’s bowl- better. Murt and Mike have ficult journey. Thanks for Steve: You know, the pressure a gas exerts on its con- Scott’s lifetime bowling ing exploits. Mom passed bowled with and against allowing him to be himself tainer is proportional to its temperature. odyssey. After Guam, Scott away in 2014 but Scott is the world’s best. Murt and and expend the time and ef- Carol: Absolutely! Sooooo...... would spend the rest of sure she is still rooting for Mike have seen the best fort necessary to pursue his his formative years bowl- him from above. Steve: All they had to do was inflate the balls to the and are uniquely qualified dream. prescribed pressure using hot air. They met specs when ing at Andrews and March Scott inherited his dad’s to help good bowlers be- Congratulations Scott. Air Force Bases. While a love of flying as well as come better. That was two You have earned and de- checked, but by the time they were needed in the game, twelve year old at Andrews bowling. He has been a pi- years ago. serve your successes. the gas had cooled. The lower the temp, the lower the AFB Hatmaker rolled the lot for nearly as long as he According to Scott, Murt Thank you BOWLING pressure...... PV=nrT. You.....are....brilliant! highest game (257) bowled has been a bowler. He ob- and Mike are great coaches. NEWS for supporting Cit- Carol: I know. there by a junior bowler. tained his pilots license at Murt has an eye for detail rus Belt bowlers. That game bowled in 1974 17 and is a Cessna 172 pro. and is good at pinpointing Comments or questions? Email them to us at: news@ is still a base record. While his dad flew for the needed adjustments. Mike californiabowlingnews.com
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LOTS!! OF SPECIALS!! January 29, 2015 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • Cell: 562-228-3960 • www.abta1.com Nakano wins First ABTA Title in Early Event at Chaparral -300 LeCount Bags the $3,000 3-6-9 POT • All Pots Carry over to Covina Super Bowl Special Event Saturday at Covina • Free Contest for all • Free Pool to the First 100 Entrants CHINO -- We returned to were placed to figure out who with a + 194 for $350, and in Chaparral 300 for a Special would come out on top this 3rd place was Stan “Broncos” Early Event. It was quite ex- week. After the first game the Por for $175 at +162. Finish- citing there for sure. During lows were + 20 for the women ing in 4th place was Gerritt qualifying the top scores were and + 36 for the men with the Fisser with fine bowling. bowled by Deborah Sanders 2nd seed Lord Ferguson and with a +106 Ladies. Cory Na- Sierrie Herradura sitting at a Thanks to Chaparral 300 for kano led the Men +168. Cory +60 while the top seed Danny being Great Hosts especially would draw both the Match Reece Jr was sitting at a +92. Proprietor Mike Patel, who Series and the Mystery Dou- He was the first game side pot was on hand and the fine staff bles scores. The Match Series winner. In Game 2 there would there This was the first ever was worth $415. Cory drew be some changes where the Early Event and finished much a 386 and there was no win- lows to the top 16 were now earlier than the norm. ner this week. For the Mystery at +35 for the women and + Doubles the pot was worth 55 for the men. The number JOIN US AT COVINA BOWL $1295 and Cory drew a 484. 2 seed Traci Gioia was at a Saturday for the Super Bowl Again no winner. However +132 after she had a big 265 Special event. Lots of Fun there was one big winner. In scratch having the front 8 and Free Contests for all, and a the 3-6-9 this week the last finishing with a +122 for the pool for the first 100 Entrants. person standing was Brad Le side pot in her highest game “Pick the Score” closest to ac- Count and he would go for the ever. Top seed was still Danny tual Super Bowl Score with the $3,000. On the second shot a Reece Jr with a +134, with the winning team and Four People late 4 pin would fall to allow 3rd seed now Stan Por with a will cash in that Free! Also him to continue on his 5th shot +124. other pools will be available again there was a late messen- In the 3rd game there would For info: Facebook at ger that would trip one of the be changes again, as coming abtabowling. If not a friend, pins to give him a 9 count and all the way from 8th place af- apply and you will be added. take home the $3,000. Con- ter 2 games was Cory Nakano Le Count nabs a BIG $3,000 3-6-9 Pot at Chaparral 300 -- For some time the 3-6-9 pot was gratulations to a good man. with a huge game 3 of 288 Thank YOU all, and Hope to maxed at $3,000 with no lucky winners and at Chaparral 300--Brad Le Count did the trick getting There is still a carry over Pot scratch for a 312 to finish with see You Saturday for a Good five 9 Counts or better to take home a tidy 3 Grand. The Pot is again $3,000 this week at Covina of $3,000 this Saturday at a +208 and take home the top One. Feb 8 we are hosted by Bowl due to our reserve Pot in store. Congrats to one of the Good Guys. He and lovely wife Dana Covina Bowl. spot for $700 and $800 in Cash popular Westminster Lanes in are ABTA Supporters for several years and Yes, Brad was buying the beer at Chaparral 300. From That would bring us to the FI- and Carry for a total of $1,500. Westminster Thanks for being the left are ABTA Director Deborah Sanders, Mr 3 Grand Le Count and Chap-300 employee Ex- NALS where all the horse bets Runnerup was Danny Reece Jr an ABTA Member. traordinaire Amanda Derrick.
Chaparral 300 - January 24th 1 cory Nakano 808 $700.00 5 Louis Evans / Cash & Carry $850.00 AB TStan Por A1433 $50.00 ABTA Shirt Global 900 Ball 6 William Garrett / 2 Danny Reece Jr. 794 $350.00 Louis Evans 1431 $40.00 3 Stan Por 762 $175.00 7 Jo Jo Barcelona / 4 Gerrit P. Fisser (SS)(60%) 754 $64.50 5 Sierrie Herradura (SS) 745 $107.50 Galdino Chavez 1429 $30.00 6 Traci Gioia 718 $102.50 8 Jeff Taino / 7 Dennis Kelsey 712 $102.50 William Garrett 1428 $30.00 Nakano wins his first ABTA Title at Chaparral 300 -- Cory Nakano was on his game at Chaparral 300, edging upstart Danny 8 Dominador La Guardia 709 $102.50 9 Jeff Taino / 9 Ely Cruz (SS) 706 $102.50 Reece Jr. in the third game as he won his first ABTA title to the tune of $1,500 in the special Early Event at the classy center. Pictured 10 Henry Narciso 701 $100.00 Thomas Licauco 1425 $20.00 11 Arnold Agoncillo (60%) 697 $60.00 10 Louis Evans / left to right are Chaparral 300 Proprietor Mike Patel, Cesar Marcella ABTA Member, runner up Danny Reece Jr Cory Nakano 12 Jeff Taino 697 $100.00 Tri Vo 1425 $20.00 13 Kmel Cunanan 696 $100.00 Champion $1,500, Bob Smith ABTA Director and Brad Lecount $3,000 3-6-9 winner. 14 John Armenia 692 $100.00 15 Lordan Ferguson 692 $100.00 FINANCIAL REPORT 16 Chonthida Athiprayoon 681 $100.00 Cut Scores: 17 Thomas Licauco 676 $82.50 Men: Sat +89 Women: Sat +55 18 Tri Vo 674 $80.00 Super Seniors: 19 William Samson (SS) 670 $75.00 20 Freddie Manansala 667 $72.50 Christine Gonzalez +23, 21 Mamerto Jablan (SS) 666 $70.00 Ed Palma +88, Ely Cruz +86 22 Ping Espineli 663 $67.50 High Qualifer (Free Entry) 23 John Gonzales 661 $65.00 Men: Cory Nakano +168 24 Mark Fisser 654 $65.00 25 William Garrett 651 $64.00 Women: Deborah Sanders +106 26 Kerry Lucka 649 $62.25 3-6-9: Brad LeCount $3,000 27 Ed Palma (SS) 649 $62.25 Mystery Doubles: 484 - No Winner 28 Jo Jo Barcelona 649 $62.25 Match Game: 151 - No Winner 29 Christine Gonzalez (SS) 647 $61.00 30 Louis Evans 641 $61.00 Match Series: 386 - No Winner 31 Brad Lecount 634 $61.00 RAFFLE WINNERS 32 Gary Wong 626 $60.00 Sponsor Ball Tom Dahl 33 Deborah Sanders 611 $60.00 34 Shirley Smith (SS) 577 $60.00 35 Glenn Matsumoto (SS) 572 $60.00 36 Galdino Chavez 570 $60.00 Prize Fund 128 $3,778.25 37 James Samson DNF FE Paid Entries 19 @ 59 $1,121.00 Optional Sidepots $790.00 DOUBLES 1 Cezar Marcella / Doubles $500.00 cory Nakano 1449 $100.00 3-6-9 $3,000.00 2 Jeff Taino / Match Game $600.00 Jo Jo Barcelona 1448 $80.00 Cash & Carry $850.00 3 Louis Evans / William Garrett 1445 $70.00 Shirt & Trophy $88.00 4 Freddie Manansala / Total Payout $ 15,057.25 Ping Espineli 1443 $60.00 SUPER BOWL FUN SATURDAY Free Chance To Pick Your Favorite Team! Page 6 BOWLING NEWS January 29, 2015
Southern LA County USBC 9th Annual Open Tournament
Team Dates: Doubles / Singles: st Hosted By st Please circle 1 choice Cal Bowl Please circle 1 choice 1. Sat. Feb. 07, 2015 @ 1:00pm 2500 Carson Ave 1. Sun. Feb. 08, 2015 @ 11:00am www.TheNewDelRosaLanes.com Lakewood, CA 90712 SAN BERNARDINO — Here are some of our top (562) 421-8448 2. Sun. Feb. 22, 2015 @ 1:00pm 2. Sat. Feb. 21, 2015 @ 11:00am scores for the week of 1-19-15. Super Bowl Party on February 1st. Valentine’s No Tap Doubles Tourna- 3. Sat. Feb. 28, 2015 @ 1:00pm FOUR PLAYER TEAM 3. Sun. Mar. 01, 2015 @ 11:00am ment is on February 15th at 12:30 p.m. Look for our ads in this weeks paper. ($85.00 PER BOWLER) Handicap Doubles: Jerson Mendoza-255/612 ENTRY FEES Jerry Burhop-254 Jerry Streich-237/680 Jim Shep- Team Name______pard-237/646 Richard McMichael-235/686 Alvin TEAM ($25.00/Bowler) SINGLES/DOUBLES ($50.00/Bowler) BOWLING...... $9.75 BOWLING...... $19.50 Denmon-226 Dave Clemens-222 Becky Streich- EXPENSES...... $3.00 EXPENSES...... $6.00 210 Sue Vollor-205 Joan McMichael-203/536 Gina Bowling Center______PRIZE FUND...... $12.25 PRIZE FUND...... $24.50 Dickerson-193 TOTAL $25.00 TOTAL $50.00 Judson Baptist: Jerry Burhop-200/542 Steve Phelps-163 Jon Neander-160 Justin Sudol-138 ALL EVENTS………..$10.00 Chris Kevari-131 Ardith Jackson-169 Vicki Nean- der-149 Sharon Prentiss-139 Kit Cosand-138 LIST PLAYERS IN ORDER THEY WILL BOWL (Type or print legibly) Capri: Naomia Farris-197 Fran Diaz-180 Jean TEAM EVENT Newton-178 Maline Harper-173 Kathy Harris-171 Young At Heart: Bowler’s Name (FIRST LAST) USBC# Average Team Tnt: Ron Reaves-211/598 Thor Terry-211 Daniel See Rule #2 $25.00 Solkowitz-209 Matt Tanner-203 Marge Boyce-179 1. $ Lupe Cadiz-176 Wendy Cobern-168 2. $ Tuesday Mixed 4: Al Collins-299/718 Neal McPherson-255 Darrin Brown-246/633 Bob Cor- 3. $ rigan-237/648 Adrian Hernandez-237/624 Ryan McPherson-232/664 Brandon Tripp-232 Precilla 4. $ Richards-189 Viola Angebrandt-170 Ann Arrellano- 168 DOUBLES / SINGLES Park & Rec: Wed Vegas: Thor Terry-265/649 Scott Balman- Bowler’s Name (FIRST NAME FIRST) USBC# Average Dbls/Sngls All Events 255/663 Larry Avery-245/622 DeWayne Blevins-243 $50.00 $10.00 Chris Wilcox-235/602 Tim Eshelman-234/631 Joe 1. $ $ Vasquez-232/621 Shawn Noon-229 Glenda Fergu- son-222/560 Daisy LaFountain-198 Dori Hunt-183 2. $ $ S.B. County: Ron Smith-258/734 Lonnie Mastell- 1. $ $ er-249/624 Lonnie Futch-236/617 Steve Dolphin- 236 Greg Peters-234/660 Matt Smith-234/607 Tim 2. $ $ Eshelman-225/628 Toni Futch-193 Mendy Smith- 192 Caitlin Kammeyer-179 Happy Gamblers: Ryan McPherson-279/652 Total $ Russell Ruiz-269/726 Eric Hefftner-268/658 Je- rome Forch-258 John Singleton-248/699 Jerry Team Captain’s Name ______Telephone ______Lopez-245/643 Josh Ball-244/657 Adrian Hernan- dez-242/624 John Hutchings-238 Tommy Hague- Captain’s Address ______233/633 Nedra Bougere-223 Bridgett Young-221 MAIL ENTRIES TO: (MAKE CHECKS OUT TO SLACBA) Melissa Chastain-205 Lorri Scott-204 Nancy Ball- 201 SLACUSBC, 17057 BellflowerTOURNAMENT Blvd Suite 210,RULES Bellflower, CA 90706 Golden Goodies: John Ballman-215 Charley Phone (562) 925-0417 Website: www.SouthernLACountyUSBC.Com Featherstone-215/566 Don Thomas-211/591 Bruce 1. ELIGIBILITY: Only members of the Southern Los Angeles County USBC are eligible to participate in this tournament. All bowlers Wells-204/549 Verlane Mosley-178 Jean Newton- must hold current National and Local membership prior to the start of competition. USBC memberships are available for purchase 177 Maria Hudkins-173 Teresa Vest-158 onsite for $25.00, transfer cards are $10.00. Good Times: Del Karper-280/688 Josh Ball- 2. AVERAGES: The entering average for this tournament shall be: 278/760 Greg Sugden-277/686 Kenny Johnson- A. Highest published average of 21 games or more for the 2013-14 season, winter or summer. 267/654 Dave Clarke-266/732 Chris Skufca-257/731 B. Highest published average of 21 games or more for the 2012-13 season, winter or summer. Mark Calvin-255 Marcos DeLeon-247 Lonnie Futch- C. If no A or B, current certified league average of 21 games or more as of 12/31/14. 245 Jim Getman-245 Toni Futch-225 Rolann Karp- D. If none of the above, bowler shall be assigned the average of 220 and will bowl scratch. er-217 Lydia Calloway-213 Saturday Vegas: Ken DeMaio-276/738 Doug This tournament follows standard USBC rules for averages, so please be familiar with rules 319a, b & c, as failure to comply with Owens-254/617 Joe Cassidy-247/614 Mike Mo- these rules may result in disqualification. rales-214 Jerit Smith-214 David Garvin-208 Patty Cook-185 Lisa Jenks-178 Anissa Castaneda-162 While we make our best efforts to verify averages prior to the start of competition, TEAM CAPTAINS and BOWLERS are ultimately Weekend Rollers: Nathan Urrutia-299/784 Rog- responsible for providing the correct average. Any attempt to misrepresent the correct average will result in disqualification. er De Los Reyes-268/669 Steve Simpson-266/645 ALL SUBMITTED AVERAGES WILL BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE CHECKS. WE WILL John Singleton-266 Derek Taylor-258 Eric Carris- VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE SUBMITTED AVERAGES USING ALL RESOURCES AT OUR DISPOSAL, 257 Marty Coyazo-257/645 Tony De La Torre- INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOWL.COM AND OTHER LOCAL ASSOCIATION AVERAGE BOOKS. 254/664 Tom Teeter-252 Likapeka Ibarra-256/633 Christina Hernandez-237/644 Toni Futch-217 Ro- 3. HANDICAP: Basis for handicap shall be 100% of the difference between Entering Average and 220. lann Karper-215 Bumper Buddies: Eric Murga-94/187 Devin 4. ENTRY FEES: Fees shall be $25.00 per bowler per event. Optional All Events can be entered for $10.00/person. All fees must Ibarra-70/137 Dior Murga-68/135 Jonnie Palomino- accompany this form to guarantee squad dates/times. Make checks or money orders payable to: Southern LA County USBC. One 55/100 Scarlett-102/203 Madison Heinrich-64/128 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 RJ Jeffrey-214/509 Austin Vete- scheduled, unless SLACUSBC is notified within 5 days of the scheduled squad date/time. Refund requests received after the Del Rosa Youth: scheduled squad will be reviewed by tournament management. Prize fund will be returned one (1) place for every six (6) entries. to-213/572 Tre Mitchell-182/506 Sawyer Koenig- 176 Jolene King-191/562 Hanna Smith-160/404 5. PARTICIPATION: Bowlers may enter Team event as many times as they wish, provided at least 2 team members are changed. Jynel Morrow-114 Bowlers may only compete ONCE in Singles and Doubles. Bowlers entering Singles must also enter and pay for Doubles. For bowlers entering All-Events, the first team series bowled will count for your All-Events total. An entry form must be completed for 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 competition. The official Parental Consent form can be obtained through the Southern LA County USBC by calling (562) 925-0417. Consent forms must be filed with the tournament office one week prior to the scheduled squad time. If the bowler is accompanied by a parent, the form can be completed onsite prior to the start of the squad.
7. LINEUP & REPLACEMENTS: Team and Doubles lineups listed on the entry form will determine the order the participants will 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 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 the replacement bowler unless prior arrangements are made.
8. TARDY BOWLER: Late bowlers will start in the frame currently being bowled. Bowlers shall receive a ZERO (0) for each frame missed. No frames may be made up and no blind score will be used.
9. PROTESTS: An appeal or protest of a decision involving eligibility or playing rules must be filed in writing with the tournament director and the association before tournament prizes are paid. Any violation of tournament rules is cause for disqualification, loss of entry fee, forfeit of all prize monies and possible suspension from USBC membership. Protests must be made in writing within 72 hours of the time of bowling to Tournament Manager. USBC Rule 329 will apply.
10. DRESS CODE: All bowlers must wear suitable attire. No tank tops, halter tops, or clothing bearing obscene or offensive logos. No sleeveless shirts or blouses can be worn. Additionally, no short shorts, skirts or skorts will be permitted. Tournament management will make final decision on adherence to the dress code.
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to grind when conditions are don’t know what my score tough. I keep myself close by would have been. Maybe I throwing spares. would have been up by 30 Koivuniemi, Kulick Win World Bowling “I don’t mind (the format), pins or so going into the 10th but I’d like to see it on a tough- frame, but frame-for-frame, er pattern to see how it goes. it comes down to execution. Tour Finals Titles Right now, nobody throws Maybe a little luck, but mostly spares, but this (format) is execution.” Experimental match play scoring system unveiled made for more non-bowlers. Johnson said, “It was definite- If they like and it helps save ly exciting. I honestly wasn’t during GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VI bowling, I have nothing against all for it because I didn’t know By Bill Vint it. But I personally don’t think much about it, but in the first In the men’s semifinal match, scoring is the problem (with match, it worked in my favor Rash eliminated Australia’s the sport).” because I had a 4-9 and a 5-7 Jason Belmonte, 3 & 2, taking Rash said, “I liked and en- (splits that only counted as one a 3-point lead after six frames joyed how every frame had lost point). Once I got to the and throwing another string pressure which kept me fo- end of the first match, I liked of four strikes to shut out the cused. I don’t have a conclu- it a little better. reigning PBA Player of the sion because this was a test “It kept things exciting for Year with two frames to go. run and I’m sure there will be the fans. I don’t know if I’m a Kulick’s string of three a few tweaks to help make it fan of it for every week, per- strikes early in the women’s even better going forward. The sonally, but it definitely adds a final match gave her a 1-up change I hope that is made little excitement to the mix. If lead after six frames, and she is to add the spare shooting that’s what it takes to (get put gained a 2-up edge with a 9-8 somehow. into the Olympic Games pro- win in frame eight followed by “Overall, I look forward to gram), if that’s what it takes a strike-7 win to go 3-up after the changes and look forward to get more fans for bowling, nine frames. Both players went to being a part of a future then, yeah, I’m for it.” nine/spare in frame 10 to give show. If this will help bring Andersson said, “It was dif- Kulick a 3 & 2 victory. more sponsors, more fans, ferent. I haven’t made up my The women’s semifinal match more TV and publicity to our mind about how I feel about it. LAS VEGAS – Experimental nals aired Sunday on ESPN. match, 7 & 5. might have been the most dra- sport, I am all for it.” But my mindset was still the scoring system or not, vet- Koivuniemi, a Finnish native The “best frame” system is matic contest under the new Belmonte said, “My strategy, same. It was one shot at a time. eran professional champions and 14-time PBA Tour cham- being tested by World Bowling system. Andersson struck on no matter what the scoring for- I tried to repeat my shots. As Mika Koivuniemi of Hart- pion, won his second WBT as an alternative for interna- six of her first seven shots to mat is, is to strike. So from that long as I throw it good, there’s land, Mich., and Kelly Kulick Men’s title in a tightly-con- tional match play competition, take a 3-up lead over Johnson, standpoint, I don’t think it had nothing more I can do. of Union, N.J., proved great tested 1-up, 12-frame battle to make scoring in bowling but Johnson answered with any impact. I was very open- “It was hard for me to keep bowling prevails as winners of against Sean Rash of Mont- more easily understood by the her own string of five strikes minded to this scoring system. up with the scoring system. I the fourth annual World Bowl- gomery, Ill., while Kulick won non-bowling public and, hope- to pull the contest to all-square I didn’t have any preconceived really didn’t know what was ing Tour Men’s and Women’s her second consecutive WBT fully, more attractive to the after 12 frames, and then won thoughts. I wanted to give it going on while I was bowling. Finals, presented by the Pro- Women’s Finals title with a 3 International Olympic Com- the match, 1-up in the 13th every possible chance to in- It’s new, but it’s missing out on fessional Bowlers Association, & 2 decision over Liz Johnson mittee. frame, with a strike while An- fluence my thoughts without one important thing, and that’s at the new South Point Bowl- of Cheektowaga, N.Y. In the Koivuniemi-Rash dersson left a 4 pin. bias. making spare shots. For me, ing Plaza. The scores, reminiscent of match, both players struck in The six players involved in “My personal feeling is that if you can’t make your spare The World Bowling Tour Fi- Ryder Cup golf competition, six of their first seven shots the WBT Finals had varying I don’t believe the scoring sys- shots, you’re not going to win. nals, presented by the Profes- were based on a “best frame” to stand “all-square” with viewpoints about the scoring tem has anything to do with That’s bowling in my eyes.” sional Bowlers Association, scoring system where the pri- five frames to go. Koivuni- system. the decline in popularity of The PBA Tour returns to ac- was the concluding event of mary goal was to win each emi struck in the eighth and Koivuniemi said, “It was bowling. It fell a little flat for tion Jan. 19-25 with qualifying the GEICO PBA World Se- frame, and then win more ninth while Rash got eight pretty easy to strike on this me, because I didn’t think the and match play rounds in the ries of Bowling VI. It featured frames than your opponent and nine pins, respectively, (lane conditioning) pattern, fans were into a regular-scored PBA Players Championship three men and three women can possibly win in a 12-frame to take a 2-up lead. Rash got but you probably have a little match. What I loved about it and Mark Roth/Marshall Hol- who earned their berths in contest. For example, a strike back to within one point when more pressure on every shot was that the World Bowling man PBA Doubles Champi- the finals through a two-year by Player A would win the he won the 10th frame, 9-7. in this format than normal isn’t afraid to try new things. I onship at AMF Bowlero in global competition points race frame of an opponent who got Both struck in frame 11. Koi- because every shot means a admire and respect the leaders Wauwatosa, Wis. Preliminary conducted jointly by World nine pins on his/her first ball, vuniemi, protecting his fragile little more. It’s still bowling of World Bowling and I will rounds will be covered live by Bowling, the international and if Player A wins seven lead, matched Rash’s strike and I like to throw more spares always support the organiza- PBA’s online bowling channel, governing body for tenpin frames with only five remain- in the 12th frame for the 1-up because I usually find a way tion, even if my personal opin- Xtra Frame. bowling, and the PBA. The fi- ing, he/she would win the victory. ions are different than theirs.” The ESPN-televised cham- Kulick said, “Kulick – You pionship rounds in both events still have to show up, you will be contested Feb. 14-15 REVOLUTIONS BARSTOW BOWL still have to make shots. Ev- as part of the 50th anniversary ery shot is precious. Usually, Barbasol PBA Tournament under conventional scoring, of Champions celebration at if you get a three-bagger and Woodland Bowl in Indianapo- get a little ahead, your swing lis. The Players Championship gets loosened up a bit, but will air on ESPN on Sunday, frame-for-frame, every shot is Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. ET and the crucial. Doubles Championship will “As a player, my adrenalin air on March 1 at 1 p.m. ET. VS was higher than if we were JOIN US FOR THE BIG GAME! keeping score normally. I
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say that I never met someone in bowling that I didn’t like something about. “Through bowling I have Chuck Pezzano traveled more than three mil- Continued From Page 1 lion miles, visited every state, One of his proudest accom- others. He worked as a con- and places such as Las Vegas plishments as a bowler was sultant on television, movie and Reno more than 150 times, joining his four sons – Charles and instructional videos, and delved into the history of the Jr., Craig, Curt and Clay – as traveled the country serving sport, learning about the roles the first father and four sons to as an emcee and guest speaker of women, minorities, bowling bowl 300 games. at hundreds of bowling func- communications and halls of But his legacy off the lanes tions. fame. Writing, broadcasting, far surpassed his credentials as Pezzano also was heavily speaking, serving on special a player as he evolved into the involved in PBA business af- committees (18 hall of fame most prolific bowling writer in fairs, running the PBA East committees) being involved in history. Region for 20 years. He was major innovations to and for In the 1960s, Pezzano secretary of the PBA Hall of the sport that provide endless and fellow New Jersey entre- Fame for nearly 20 years, and fodder for all bowling involve- preneur/PBA Hall of Famer served as the organization’s ments. The goal always is to Frank Esposito created the official historian for longer just do everything a little bet- PBA Regional program, cre- than that. He helped open the ter than it has been done.” ating a close-to-home, afford- door for women bowling writ- Failing health had limited able competition arena for ers to join the previously all- his travel in recent years, but thousands of would-be profes- male Bowling Writers Associ- Pezzano never stopped want- sional bowlers to develop their ation of America (which later ing to help. skills. named its scholarship program “Chuck called me a week He was the first Meritorious in his honor) and he was a life- ago, still trying to help the Service inductee in the inau- long advocate for high school PBA,” PBA Commissioner gural PBA Hall of Fame class and collegiate bowling. He Tom Clark said Friday. “He’s in 1975, and later inducted was actively involved in chari- an icon, prolific and multi-tal- into the United States Bowling table fundraisers, and worked ented. There will never be an- Congress and Bowling Writers closely with curator Bruce other like him. He’ll be greatly Association of America Halls Pluckhahn in planning exhib- missed.” of Fame, among his 12 halls its for the “new” International Pezzano is survived by of fames. Bowling Museum and Hall of his four sons, grandchildren In addition to his prolific Fame in St. Louis. Amanda Rose Pezzano and writing contributions, Pez- When the PBA dedicated Jarod Charles Pezzano, and zano was a television pioneer, its pressroom in his honor in brothers Russell and Arnold working with hall of fame 2011, Pezzano said, “It was Pezzano. He was preceded CHUCK PEZZANO REMEMBERED broadcasters Mel Allen, Chris Will Rogers who noted that he in death by his wife Lila (nee NORWALK — About and wisdom”! Fame” — Chuck was Schenkel, Jack Buck, Brent never met a man he didn’t like. Grosser) in 1983, brother Wil- Musberger, Al Trautwig and I won’t go that far but I will liam and sister Joan. four years ago I called Whenever I called a builder, a dreamer, Mr. P. to see about him, I made sure a a recorder and a man running his words of pencil was close and who made us “think”! wisdom. the clock was out of Three weeks ago Being one of the “old sight. we discussed his ce- timers” still around, he 90% of our memo- ramic “bowler” collec- was delighted to have ries were ABC/WIBC tion. I hope it finds a someone to talk to that oriented. The stars of good home. understood his bowl- yesteryear (and some Save a seat for me ing world. of their “stunts”) was Chuck, I ain’t heard Of course I could our favorite subject! ALL your stories yet! run his words of “wit Forget “Hall of By Carol Mancini January 29, 2015 BOWLING NEWS Page 9
PBA SpareBy Bill Vint Shots PBA HEADQUARTERS -- 12 p.m. PT on Sunday, Feb. 1. Reigning PBA World Cham- The CP3 PBA Celebrity Invi- pion Mike Fagan is second LUCKY FAN COULD WIN A tational will air on ESPN on with 582 points, Sean Rash KI CHANCE TO BOWL WITH NBA Super Bowl Sunday at 2 p.m. third with 560, Australia’s Ja- CK O STAR CHRIS PAUL IN 2016 ET. son Belmonte fourth at 532 FF @ 3:3 NBA star Chris Paul, host of and Koivuniemi is fifth with SUNDAY 0 p. the CP3 PBA Celebrity Invita- BARRETT, KULICK TOP 531 in the race for the top m. tional, is offering a lucky fan WORLD BOWLING TOUR three positions for the 2015 an opportunity to bowl with POINTS LISTS AT END OF WBT Men’s Finals which will FEBRUARY 1st, 2015 the Los Angeles Clippers’ 2014 be held as part of PBA World all-star guard during the 2016 At the conclusion of the 2014 Series of Bowling VII in Las AT THE “NEW” DEL ROSA LANES celebrity fundraiser in Los An- season – including the finals Vegas in the fall. Rounding out geles. The winning fan and a of the PBA World Champion- the men’s top 10 with a full friend will win an expenses- ship – England’s Dom Barrett schedule of PBA International- INSIDE THE KING PIN LOUNGE paid trip to Los Angeles, free is the World Bowling Tour World Bowling Tour events yet hotel accommodations, and a men’s points leader, and for to come in 2015 are Tommy COST: $12 paid by 1-31-15 chance to meet Paul and his the first time since the coop- Jones (467), Finland’s Osku celebrity friends. erative PBA-World Bowling Palermaa (444), Sweden’s $15 day of game international competition be- Martin Larsen (394), Chris Price includes: To enter, you need to pick gan four years ago, Finnish na- Barnes (378) and England’s the finalists and winner in the tive Mika Koivuniemi is not Stuart Williams (338). ALL YOU CAN EAT TACO BAR 2015 CP3 PBA Celebrity Invi- among the top three men. tational. You need to visit this Two-time defending WBT From 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. link: https://www.crowdrise. Koivuniemi is the defending Women’s champion Kelly com/cp3foundation and click WBT Men’s champion and Kulick has a big lead on the on the “Donate and Play for the only male to win that title women’s points list (698), a chance to win” link where twice. 149 points head of Liz John- you will you be asked to select son (559). Sweden’s Sandra the two celebrity finalists and Barrett made his move to Andersson is third (421) fol- the winner. A “Player Bios” the top of the two-year, roll- lowed by Singapore’s Jazreel link also will give you some ing points list with a 10th- Tan (394) and Shayna Ng insight into the celebrity bowl- place finish in the PBA World (348), Missy Parkin (318), ers’ backgrounds. Championship, a successful Colombia’s Clara Guerrero DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAYS defense of his Qatar Open title (286), Singapore’s Cheri Tan 2 NFL JERSEYS Receive 1 ticket with paid entry For each $10 contribution you and a fifth-place finish in the (283), Danielle McEwan (253) make to Paul’s CP3 Founda- Kingdom International Open and Sweden’s Joline Persson 1 ticket for every Drink purchased tion, you get one entry into in Saudi Arabia to close the Planefors (251). 2 tickets for every Pitcher purchased the contest. Entries close at year with 588 WBT points. The “New” Del Rosa Lanes~1499 E Highland Ave~San Bernardino 300 “A Fun Week-End” 909-886-4675~www.thenewdelrosalanes.com NORWALK — I call the crete as far as you can see. ESPN’s Super Bowl Sunday Telecast In El Centro following a bowlers fun Real trees, cows, horses, EL CENTRO — Da- week-end! Take Friday off deer, squirrels, rabbits and Continued From Page 1 vid Granados had an from work! Pack the car — even a tractor can be seen. The PBA players will bowl the port programs for children in action through the PBA Net- early Christmas gift on with A favorite person and I”ll bet there are smells you PBA Super Clash...Continued under-served communities. work which includes wall-to- head north to the Jackson can’t identify. On Page 9 which will Celebrity bowlers who have wall coverage of an expanded December 18. A BIG determine the top four PBA/ participated in previous events schedule of live events on Xtra BOX OF STRIKES! Rancheria Casino Resort. The sound of strikes is The resort is attached to optional, but being a bowl- Celebrity doubles pairings that include fellow NBA stars Le- Frame, player interactions Brunswick Zone XL Gold Country Lanes in Sut- er, we have to peek. And a will compete for the title. Bron James, Dwyane Wade, through Facebook and Twitter, in El Centro was very ter Creek, Calif. --- home quarter in a slot machine? Paul, an accomplished bowl- Blake Griffin, Rudy Gay and mobile gaming, original pro- generous this past of a P.B.A. Regional --- a Break open the piggy bank er, founded his CP3 Foundation Kevin Durant; National Football gramming, archived events and month, offering up 3 favorite among the pros. A and take a chance. in 2005 as a tribute to his late League stars Michael Strahan, immediate news updates 24/7 grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, Hines Ward, LaMarr Woodley, on varying communications perfectos. great ride, beautiful country, Never heard of Sutter and the Winston-Salem, N.C., Jack Del Rio and Reggie Bush; devices anywhere in the world. Congrats — David, Pro Stars, on site hotel, and Creek? Check your map! community where he grew up. hip-hop stars Chris “Ludacris” For additional PBA Network Ryan and Alex. (The casino --- (Not in Reno or Fill up the car. Pick up your The foundation has provided Bridges, Lil Wayne and Nelly, information visit http://www. last two made the front Vegas)! friend and head north. You funding for activities ranging and comedian/motion picture pba.com/PBANetwork. page this week.) I like the Sutter Creek can thank me later. from a scholarship program to star Kevin Hart. area because it’s not con- Carol Mancini food drives to recreational sup- Fans can follow all PBA SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 2015 CHAMPIONSHIPS Entries Close February 20th/21st
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PALOS VERDES BOWL - 40 CANYON LANES - 24 TEXAS STATION - 60 24600 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 49750 Seminole Dr., Gambling Hall, Hotel, & Bowling Center (310) 326-5120 Fax: (310) 539-8021 Cabazon, CA 92230 2101 Texas Star Lane, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032 [email protected] or [email protected] (951) 572-6120 Fax: (951) 922-2385 (702) 288-7728 • (702) 631-1055 www.pvbowl.com Facebook.com/pv.bowl Located next to Morongo Casino email: [email protected] CITRUS BELT PICKWICK BOWL - 24 “THE NEW”DEL ROSA LANES - 32 1499 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404 Association Manager - Elise M. Hamner LOCAL U SBC ASSOC I A 921 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506 667 West 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (818) 845-5300 Ext. 350 or Ext. 351 (909) 886-4675 • Fax: (909) 883-4665 [email protected] Pickwick Gardens Bowl and Ice Center www.thenewdelrosalanes.com (909) 381-4599 “Where The Fun Never Stops” We Specialize In Service + Fun For Bowlers NORTH L.A. COUNTY Association Manager - Tom Leigh SANDS BOWL - 32 REVOLUTIONS BARSTOW BOWL - 24 15600 Devonshire St., Suite 212, Granada Hills, CA 91344 43233 Sierra Hwy., 750 E. Main St., Barstow, CA 92311 email: [email protected] website: nlacbowling.com Lancaster, CA 93534 (760) 256-8676 • Fax: (866) 297-1172 (818) 810-6263 (661) 948-2651 • Fax (661) 942-3853 www.BarstowBowl.com www.bowlbrunswick.com E-Mail: [email protected] ORANGE COUNTY Association Manager - Cheryl Huntington 13896 Harbor Blvd., #5A Garden Grove, CA 92843 SANTA CLARITA LANES - 32 BUENA LANES - 42 [email protected] 21615 W. Soledad Canyon Rd.,Saugus, CA 91351 1788 S. Mesa Verde, Ventura, CA 93003 (714) 554-0111 (661) 254-0540 • Fax (661) 254-7562 (805) 656-0666 www.santaclaritalanes.com VenturaWebsite: buenalanes.com County SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Association Manager - Linda Johnson-Pilios Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
4020 Shadydale Ave., Covina, CA 91722 TI ONS E-Mail: [email protected] WINNETKA BOWL - 32 BUENA LANES - 42 (626) 337-6270 Fax: (626) 960-9260 20122 Vanowen St., Winnetka, CA 91306 1788 S. Mesa Verde, Ventura, CA 93003 (818) 340-5190 • Fax (818) 340-5105 (805) 656-0666 SOUTH L.A. COUNTY Association Manager - Judy Nielsen www.winnetkabowl.net buenalanes.com 17057 Bellflower Blvd. Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] (562)925-0417 Fax: (562) 925-7478 SAN DIEGO U.S.B.C. Read The Bowling News On-Line Tuesday Noon at Association Manager - Lynn Graves 4400 Palm Ave. Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91941-2695 www californiabowlingnews.com [email protected] www.sandiegobowling.com Send us your E-Mail to [email protected] to have the latest PDF sent to you (619)697-3334 January 29, 2015 BOWLING NEWS Page 11 CALIFORNIA USBC Pickwick Bowl HELEN DUVAL CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT 921 Riverside Dr. VETERANS TOURNAMENT Burbank, CA 91506 WILL BE HOSTED BY THE MODESTO USBC 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 by Tish (818) 842-7188 Saturday, March 21, 2015 LAKEWOOD — We’re back again this week with more BURBANK — Recently, I was out of town on a glorious High Scratch Series from the junior leagues here at Cal road trip to New Orleans. It seems my addictive obsession McHenry Bowl Bowl. is with me no matter where I may go. Having the luxury of 3700 McHenry Ave Classifieds: Semaj Lewis 533, Aaron Wond 445, Ken- not driving, I was scoping all the towns we passed through, nedy Mosley 356, Bryan Wong 347, Shavon Love 445, Air- whether large or small. While many would be looking for Modesto, CA 95356 rell Gaither 345. points of interest, great shopping or places to eat, I was Mini-Bees: Mason Dropkin 154, Noah Whitlock 107, looking for...wait for it...bowling centers! (I still have this IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Delanney Calhoun 105. crazy desire to travel and take pics of all the bowling cen- March 1, 2015 Local Roll-Off Finalist Names are due. Please fill Bobcats: Isaiah Whitlock 471, Kameron Agulto 443, ter’s signs along the way. Artfully, of course.) out the information form completely and mail. (Unless you have Deon Davis 384, Anthony DeLucca 372, Emily Jenkins From California to Louisiana you pass through a lot of requested an extension) 423, Ashanti Gaither 349, Keilani Alejandro 349, Larissa states and all the while, I was mentally cataloging bowl- March 15, 2015 Donations are due to be eligible for California Gosey 283, Nick DeLucca 370, Kevin Tate 351, Jaylen ing centers. My fellow passengers were hardly surprised USBC Achievement Awards. Hornback 349, Greg Westmoreland 312, Lydia Izabal 208, when I would excitedly pipe up with “There’s a bowling al- Karinne Catamisan 188. ley!” Granted, the micro view you get of a town from a car CALIFORNIA BVL CHAIRMAN Adult Youth Match Point: Adults—Royce Angeles window on the interstate is not truly representative of the Donations and Tournament 608, Matt Mosley 604, Don Kennedy 573, Janet Love 420. city or even the state but I was a bit surprised of my mental Eugene McCown, Donations Mabel Sheasley, Tournament Youth—Semaj Lewis 520, Alan Hicks 513, Grant Angeles results. 17114 Passage Ave 103 2069 East Orwood Street 510, Shavon Love 510, Lindsey Dyczewski 371, Morgan Texas seemed to be the winner, while Arizona and New Bellflower, CA 90706--5560 Stockton, CA 95205-3223 Kennedy 346. Mexico were limited in the number of lanes available. New 562-243-0279 209-948-3546 See you on the lanes. Orleans, LA was the one place I saw nary a one. I’m still [email protected] [email protected] wondering why. Is the swampy landscape responsible? PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO “CUSBC” Was solid ground far too precious to waste on a non Olym- Winnetka pic sport? Or was it simply a matter of Louisiana being very Welcome to the 2014 – 2015 Bowling Season busy at other sports? The Bowlers of California have proved yet again that New Orleans is a fabulous city. Great food, great peo- Bowl BOWL “WE ARE THE BEST” when it comes to “formerly Canoga Park Bowl” ple, great latte but NO bowling centers! They do have a 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 huge and grand domed stadium to which a football team supporting our Veterans. From 1950 thru 2012-13, 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-340-5105 the California BVL Fund has donated a total of www.winnetkabowl.net • E-mail:[email protected] known as the Saints call home. That, my friends, says it all. Everywhere in the city were altars of adoration to these $8,940,328.55 to our veterans. The 2013-2014 year’s WINNETKA — Get your partner and join us for our Adult “Saints”. Even the Mardi Gras beads sported their name efforts, totaling $125,564.00 brings that total Junior No-Tap Tournament Saturday, January 31st at 1:00 and some guy named Drew Brees. to $9,065,892.55. The committee Thanks all of you Okay, you all know I’m joking. At least about Drew and p.m. Always a good time with friends and family, competi- on behalf of the Veterans of California. tion and scholarship prizes for the winners. the Saints but not the lack of lanes. I can honestly say it Here are the top scores from our league bowlers for this was not only great to get back to my own bed but also to week’s report. my own bowling center and bowling itself. After all, it is the As you know, these funds are used to purchase recre- SFVCC Nikkei: Yuki Matsuba 244/694, Noriko Fukuna- ‘center’ of my universe. ational equipment, field trips, coffee, and office ga 213/568, Gary Yamamoto 257/682, Kirk Sasaki 237/609, equipment for use by the veterans, and to help with (scr) Nick Gren 258, Ashley Hig- Art Wake 235/581, Kevin Eto 577, Sandra Yamamoto 558, Sunday Night League: social events and special outings. The Tami Shiotani 101/555, Bob Yamashita 213. gins 165, Sylvester Foster 711. (hdcp) Chas Wiggan 285, Van Nuys Eagles: Joe Myers 247/680, Dionna Hall Ann Jones 234, Chris Suazo 754, Kelli Samarjian 695. California BVL Fund was recognized by the National 491, Andrea Bent 188/479, Rick Gamboa 233/584, J.T. Senior Swingers: (scr) John DeSantis 199, Ruth Myren BVL Organization for making the largest Porras 551. 186, Larry McDonald 476, Ester Bugayong 488. (hdcp) donation by a State Association at the USBC Con- Van Nuys Eagles: Joe Myers 243/619, Georgina Lopez Ray Garcia 217, Kay Samuelsen 243, Art Michener 589, vention in Reno, Nevada this year. We know none Mary Lander 625. 188/483, Matt Hall 255, Ed Jones 212/579, Ron Craig 538, of this would be possible without your continued Chris Menendez 537, Margo Sundy 480. Monday 690: (scr) Tim Tritch 223, Ashley Higgins 203, River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 751, Elizabeth Fon- Steven Jones 603, Glenda Nale 537. (hdcp) Roy Stans- dedication, resourcefulness, hard work and again, vergne 239/693, Anthony Pavlowsky 279/707, Aaron Stein- bery 252, Helen Owens 246, Dave Higgins 676, Marlene We Thank You. berg 267/741, Tony Brooks 690, Kevin Gross 267/584, Mendola 669. Terea Lauer 207/602, Rachel Steinberg 556, Rosie Bates LA Metro Telco: (scr) Dave Hansen 237, Joyce Hill Unfortunately, our Military is currently in conflict 195, Jimmy Jebejian 682, Kathy Temple 446. (hdcp) Les 539, Diana Anderson 208/533, T.J. Stamm 276, Jeremy and we are again asking for your continued Pearson 265. Hill 266, Kim Dove 256, Richard Brown 763, Kathy Lilliqu- Monday Nite Madness: Rick Godin 243/685, Diana ist 652. support and assistance in helping our veterans return Rollins 163/458, Jerome Hampton 247/653, Bob Pfleger Orbits: hdcp scores only. Janie Desgroseilliers 218, to the way of life they left. We urge you to 210/563, Wayne Coffman 553, Steve Schulkin 527, Paul Nancy Sherwood 214, Sheyanne Palmer, Yolanda Cum- remember the BVL Creed, as follows: Dean 206. mings, Diane Tait and Helen Vincent 199. Catherine Noo- nan 637, Joan Jones 587, Carol Thrasher 574. 470 Travel: Teresa Lauer 245/638, Connie Wannomae “For the good things of life at hand for millions of 229/620, Pam Lind 236/597, Cindy Dominguez 203/556, ICF Trios: Hdcp scores only. Eddie Fulgoni 228, Bar- Jayme Willis 505. bara Teitel 253, Lou LeBlanc 613, Seiki Tluczek 646. us, thousands gave their lives. In our Comedians: Jesse Chastain 279/710, Erica Pollack Guys & Dolls: (scr) Daniel Glendenning 235, Colleen service and Veterans Administration Hospitals are 269/633, Ray Fish 246/657, Chuck Glasser 251/655, Simpson 182, Sean Allen 639, Peggy Eklund 462. (hdcp) other thousands who escaped death Anthony Khoury 650, Dan Kline 258/644, Ellen Eckard Kelly McDonough 246, Angela Stansbery 234,Zach Hall fighting with the same spirit for the same cause. 679, Kristine Bamattre 645. 222/559, Jan Sandman 214/529, Martha Evans 210/506, Our debt to them is profound. The least they Chris Vandagriff 265. Wed. Night Hdcp: (scr) Ariel Rodriguez 236, Sheilah Wednesday Night Rollers: Bob Englehart 647, Steph- Faller 188, Tommy Kientzy 667, Bella Ordona 529. (hdcp) might expect is that all of us accomplish everything anie Geitgey 213/592, Joel Rosenberg 251, Laura Justman Bryan Calungcagin 265, Nikki Angstadt 233, Larry Potter within our means to restore them to 233, Troy Gibson 245/646, Mary Ellis 245/631, Matthew 717, Gigit Reyes 682. normal existences.” Svolos 622, Jeff Stitz 245/600, Jim McDonald 600, Monise Senior Foursome: (scr) Roger Desgroseilliers 212, Ma- rie Menez 166, Jim DeAngelo 546, Cres Cruz 453. (hdcp) Kelly 207/585, Michelle Resnik 528, Lynn Snyder 208/517, The bowlers of California have kept the promise Matt Rovner 243. Bobby Jackson 253, Seiki Tluczek 243, Bill Rowland 715, Copper Bucket: Tony Pensanti 289/724, Karen Vance Barbara Teitel 649. made to our Veterans in 1950, “We won’t 171/501, Tom Borrelli 252/693, Mark Yamashita 213/622, forget you”. Kevin Aguilera 278/612, Sean Tucker 587, Chas Wiggan That’s all the scores for now. So until next time... 227. keep the ball rollin’! Awards will be presented to the local associations 500 Classic: Karen McDonald 232/604, Teresa Lauer that donate the three highest amounts. Awards 233/596, Farol Brifman 206/575, Connie Wannomae 568, Petra Kaun 205/580, Arlene Bonino 204. will also be presented to the associations who have Thirsty Nite Out: Dave Andrus 245/661, Stella Mount donated $2.00 or more per member. All of the 510, John Kiledjian 262/598, Sean White 240/616, Vincent Awards will be presented during the California USBC Gilbert 603, Don Constable 585, Jeremy Forkner 245/585, Annual Meeting in Ontario, June 14, 2015. Ida Farber 486, Andy Munro 235. The Classic: Christopher George 213/605, Rean Lut- trell 211/576, Kim Simon 224/494, Chris Bryant 448, Chris- Association Managers, please make a copy of the sy Williams 201/504. packet for BVL Chairman and President. Party Animals: Kevin Gross 278/724, Elizabeth Fon- vergne 246/633, Frank Martinez Jr. 714, Brandon Hart 680, 1. Youth bowlers in California will continue to be a Frank Torres 667, Sean Tonyan 267/665, Marsha Martinez part of the Fundraising as well as participating in the 542, T.J. Stamm 259, Mark Meade 254, Henry Harris 252. SENIORS Championship Tournament event. All the informa- Funtimers: Philip Lanni 268/688, Carolyn Scherzberg SAN tion needed to include the Youth is in your packet. 267/659, Ron Doll 237/641, Stan Staten 216/607, Richard Greenzweight 215/588, Dave Folck 569, Bev Zietz 493, FERNANDO 2. The California USBC Helen Duval Veterans Tour- Don Sprenger 211. nament will be held on: Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 49’Ers: Curtis Litzenberger 222/618, Mary Lauer 526, VALLEY Rick Kopper 244/578, Carolyn Scherzberg 193/520, Les McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA Charbonneau 224/606, Richard Greenzweight 217/580, 600 CLUB 95356. Rick Kopper 578, Phiip Lani 560. 39’Ers: Ron Doll 234/645, Patti Ehart 236/622, Larry COMING TOURNAMENTS George 245, Al Reiswig 616, Jose Blanco 234/626, Philip Lanni 609, Les Charbonneau 236/605, Carolyn Scher- April 26th, July 26th, and zberg 235/593, Al Reiswig 616, Jose Blanco 2324/626, Phiip Lanni 609, Les Charbonneau 236/605, Jerry Kanow- October 25th itz 229, Leonard Yu 229. Call Deanna Peters (818) 648-2037 for See you at the Adult Junior No-Tap tournament this Sat- Entry Form or Membership urday at 1:00 p.m. Have fun. H
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Invitational Erickson Foods Claims Round 3 & Playoff Spot by Randy Myers TOP 10 TEAMS ROUND 3 Casamigos Tequila 21 DOWNEY — Inspired by the continued absence of yours aged to break 200 for a single game…. UGH. The Professional Erickson Foods $$$ 27 truly, Erickson Foods battled for 3 games with Pino’s Pizza on Approach used the better late than never slogan to a tee, as all Pino’s Pizza 24 J.A.T. 21 a tough pair, managing to win Game 3 by 14 and totals by 42 to four members shot over 600 and they finished with the high team Linder Insurance 24 Tifco Industries 20 lock up the Round. It wasn’t easy, being matched against 7 time series for the whole round I believe, with 2579. Billy Myers Jr. Sysco $$ 23 Power House Video Games 19 League Champion Leonard Ruiz Jr. it all came down to the 10th. 247/681, Frank Barefoot 250/675, Jessica Diso 249/618, and even Forest Lanes 22 Alhambra Coin Center 18 After a clutch double from Spanky Rosales, Leonard got the first Jared “I hate oil” Lawrence finished with 243/605. They swept strike, forcing the highest paid anchor in the league to strike, Herzog Insurance who were paced by their sub, Mikey Villareal which he did, all three times as Bobby Campagnale again proved 245/636. American Harvest Vodka used the one-two punch of TOP 10 LAST WEEK he is more than just a house shot bowler. This is Bobby’s third Kevin “Too Tall” Jones 243/650 and Miguel Garcia 242/647 to Brent Ilagan 690 Kevin Jones 650 season in the league and his team has won a round each time, the sweep over Cook’s Bowling Supply who Matt Schermerhorn led Billy Myers Jr. 681 Miguel Garcia 647 first two seasons being on the House Shot first round. It was a bit with 630. GJC Services managed to get 1 win tonight as Juan fitting as well, as Bobby struggled in the roll-offs his first season, Zavala bombed them with 265/654. And finally, in a match up of Frank Barefoot 675 Bobby Campagnale 642 bowling poorly on this same 3rd round shot, and yes, against Round Winners, it was SYSCO beating Keystone Lanes 4-1 to Jon Diso 669 Zack Jellsey 638 Leonard’s team as well. Bobby finished with 642 to help the win- cut into the lead for the #1 seeding in the rolloffs. Gabriel Mar- Juan Zavala 654 Mikey Villarreal 636 ners go 4-1, while Joshua Tajiri 609 & Leonard Ruiz Jr. 613 were tinez continued to lead SYSCO with 636, and Arnold Cheesman tops for Pino’s Pizza. Kevin Valmonte shot 613 to lead his Linder 279/631 was high for Keystone. Insurance team to a 4-1 win over his former team, Yamo’s J.A.T. Sidepot winners were Game 1- Billy Myers Jr. 247, Game 2 Super Sweeper Pot squad, who were paced by DeeRonn Booker’s 579. Forest Lanes Arnold Cheesman 279, good enough for the Financial Advisor’s got strong efforts from 3 of their 4, as they shot the night’s 2nd pot as well, and the $240 that comes with it knocking Mr. Badass Sponsored by Dean Sanderson of Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc. high Team Series on their way to a 4-1 win over BOWLIUM. Frank Barefoot to 2nd with 250 and ($100). Game 3 Super Pot Jon Diso 279/669, Zack Jellsey 244/638, and Mason Sherman went to Mr. MetaPhysical Zack Jellsey with 244. Three bowlers 1st - 279 Arnold Cheesman 2nd - 250 Frank Barefoot 626 were all plus, while Dave Kovach led BOWLIUM with 608. tied for the Clean 30 pot, as they all managed to stay clean for 28 CASAMIGO’s Tequila swept past Threadworks 5-0 as Vernon of the 30 frames. They were Justin Ziegler, Larry Campbell, and Adams 628 & Brian Gonzales 610 teamed up to lead the sweep. Matt Mosley. And the True Anchor goes to Ricardo Baca and his 1265 Corona Pointe Court Paul Varela shot 583 in a losing effort. TIFCO Industries also 443, he’s now a two time winner. Suite 115-9 managed to sweep Los Altos Trophies despite the solid 612 from Erickson Foods wins the round, secures a much coveted spot Corona, CA 92879 Buddy Lucas, but Kevin Gagnon did him a bit better with 628 in the end of year roll offs and can now work on moving up the FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. Transamerica Financial Group Division for Tifco. Nicole VanDaniker led all the ladies with 626 and also Step Ladder towards #1 Overall. Next week we will be bowling Office: 951.530.9343 spearheaded her Power House Video Games team to a 5-0 sweep on the U.S. Open pattern, which is always a challenge. So if you Mobile: 714.875.0450 of Team DV8, who got blanked despite having Brent Ilagan lead all thought this was tough, better brace yourselves for the next 7 Dean Sanderson Fax: 951.389.3755 the league with 248/690. weeks of bowling hell! Registered Representative [email protected] Not to be outdone by Nicole, another lovely lady led her team Have a blessed week everyone, and remember to come down License: 0F92487 www.tfaconnect.com to a 5-0 sweep as Debbie Abahazy bested all the boys on her pair to Del Rio in Downey next Monday and see who can shoot with 595. Blizz Yogurt had a night to forget, as nobody man- 300…. For series!! Del Rio Lanes 7502 E. Florence Ave., Downey CA 90240 • (562) 927-3351 LOOKIN’ FOR TROUBLE. BOWLWITHBRUNSWICK.COM/BALLS/DETAIL/MELEE-JAB
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