10.18 BOWLERS JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL Volume 105 Number 10 CONTENTS 9 Inside Line

News, Notes and Perspective 12 CHAT ROOM Jordan Richard on her PWBA Rookie of the Year season and four straight TV shows. 16 YESTERYEAR A turn-of-the-century institution in New York; Curtis makes history; more. 18 TOURNAMENTS Chris Barnes bags richest prize in New Mexico Open history amid resurgence. COVER STORY: PAGE 50

27 55 PBA50 DAVE SMALL’S CLASSIC John Marsala is aging like a fine wine (our ProBowling sincere apologies if you saw that coming). 85 Results, Schedules and More 56 PBA50 CUP Business A return to his old PBA Tour stomping 28 PRO BOWLING INSIDER grounds makes Kretzer a winner again. Anthony Simonsen redefines creativity in Industry Updates and Insight dealing with challenging lane conditions. 60 PBA60 DICK WEBER Ron Mohr displays his Hall of Fame mettle 86 BUSINESS NEWS 34 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL in gutting out a ‘super senior’ triumph. Bowling joins Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade; Memorable bowling moments in Madison Storm signs Haugen; Vintage Alleys tour III. Square Garden; Q&A with Larry Laub. 62 REGIONAL ROUNDUP Butturff continues to amass hardware in 40 PBA GENE CARTER’S PRO SHOP tournaments close to home and otherwise. MORE Simonsen makes his fourth PBA triumph Columns, Departments, Etc. memorable with back-up ball strategy. 2 FROM THE EDITOR 42 PBA KENN-FELD GROUP CLASSIC 63 By Gianmarc Manzione Jakob Butturff’s “intimidation factor” grows with his Player of the Year chances. Clinic 6 LEADING OFF By Keith Hamilton 44 BOWLERX PWBA TWIN CITIES OPEN Pro Tips and Ball Reviews 10 THE ONE BOARD National Bowling Day proves to be a By Jef Goodger truly festive occasion for Rocio Restrepo. 64 FOUNDATION FRAME Using interchangeable thumb inserts to 14 GENERATION NEXT 46 NATIONWIDE PWBA COLUMBUS get an identical feel in each of your balls. Liz Johnson again flirts with history as she 22 MARKETPLACE bags the 24th title of her PWBA career. 65 SPECIAL FEATURE A crash course with many of the greatest 27 PRO-POURRI 50 PWBA PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP coaching and technical minds in the sport. Stefanie Johnson answers crushing U.S. 62 AROUND THE REGIONS Open title match with a transcendent win. 73 WOMEN IN COACHING Bowling’s diversity problem: Why a dearth 63 PRACTICE 52 PBA50 SOUTH SHORE of women shop operators and coaches? Eugene McCune returns to PBA action as 76 BALL MOTION POTENTIAL CHART a guest and makes it to the winner’s circle. 77 NO HOLES BARRED It’s no tricks and all treats with seven new 87 PEOPLE/PLACES/THINGS 54 PBA50 SECURITY FEDERAL bowling balls to help fill out your arsenal. A clutch 10th frame performance puts an 88 CLASSIFIED SECTION end to a winless stretch for . 92 STRIKES ME By Bob Johnson

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