August 13, 2009 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday, August 13, 2009 Bowling News P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Not Tuckered Out! Gary Markowitz Wins WCST Field Set For Nation Wins BWAA July SAN DIEGO—The NABI Semi-Finals at U.S. San Diego tournament held at Ebonite Singles Senior Division. Mira Mesa over the weekend Women’s Open Bowler of the Month was a successful one for Sean Vaughn Doody Again Super Tucker, as he won his second LAS VEGAS—Carolyn NABI title. Senior Champion at Linbrook Dorin-Ballard of Keller, Tex- Sean was the #1 qualifier, as, and Missy Bellinder of so only had to win one match by Dick Sanders Fullerton, Calif., secured the for the championship. This A N A H E I M — G a r y lanes. Thanks to our coverage last two spots in the semifi- meant his competition could Markowitz (Northridge), start- sponsor, Ebonite International, nals at the 2009 U.S. Women’s be the ones that were “tuck- ed out in the finals in 4th place, and to all the bowlers who en- Open, a United States Bowling ered out”, as they had to roll 148 pins behind qualifying tered this tournament. Congress event on Sunday af- the extra games before facing leader, Mark Dyer, who had SUPER SENIOR NEWS ternoon. him, rolled 2433 for the 10 games. Vaughn Doody (Las Vegas) Dorin-Ballard defeated He was determined to cap- By the end of game #4, took continues to win Super Senior Lynda Barnes of Double Oak, ture the title, & it showed, as over the lead, and slowly ran Titles. This win was his 4th Texas, 258-225, while Bell- he bowled well on the chal- away from the field, and fin- title this year, and his 3rd in inder knocked off top seed lenging tournament conditions ished the last game with a big a row. Vaughn, now has 31 Shannon O’Keefe of Arling- provided by the center. 297 game, and won the tour- WCST Titles, and is the All ton, Texas, 279-213, as the More & more competitive nament by 174. Pins over 2nd Time Leader in the WCST for winners moved on to Sunday bowlers have come to appreci- place finisher, Mark Dyer. Championships. He started night’s semifinals. They are ate tougher lanes, as they are 2nd, 3rd & 4th, finished only in last place in the finals of joined by Tammy Boomer- Stefanie Nation learning to make the necessary 10 pins apart.. John Conway, 6 bowlers, 160 pins behind shine of North Ogden, Utah, ARLINGTON, TX — Ste- American woman to win the adjustments to succeed. Thank who trailed the leaders for the qualifying leader, Kevin Gan- and Shannon Pluhowsky of fanie Nation of Arlington, gold medal at the WTBA you John & staff! entire finals, finished strong non, and caught Kevin, after Phoenix, who advanced to the Texas has been named the Women’s Championships, Sean won a total of $1125, for 6th with a 299 game. Un- 3 games rolling 741, and win- semifinals on Saturday. July 2009 Kegel Bowler of the following Kelly Kulick in as he was a “frequent bowler” fortunately, 2nd place. Quali- ning all 3 of the matches. Walt After leaving a 10 pin in Month by the Bowling Writers 1999 and Shannon O’Keefe in & earned the extra from that fier Jeff Garrison, who rolled Block, rolled 732 for the 1st 3 the opening frame, Dorin- Association of America. 2007. pot. Congratulations! 2397 in the qualifying, did games, won all 3 of his match- Ballard rattled off six consecu- Nation captured the sin- Other nominees capturing not win a match and finished es and took the lead by 25 tive strikes to pull away from gles gold medal at the World substantial votes were Stephen last. Bowlers qualified, bowl- pins. Walt looked like a sure Barnes. Four 10-pin leaves Tenpin Bowling Association Conn, Crestwood, Ky. and ing the first 5 games on the winner rolling a 279 game in in the first eight frames kept Women’s Championships in Maggie Zakrzewski, Palatine, high side of the center, and the game #4, to take a 117 pin lead Barnes from staying close to Las Vegas. After qualifying Ill., USBC Junior Gold Boys 2nd 5 games on the low side with 2 games to go. Vaughn Dorin-Ballard. as top seed, Nation defeated and Girls Division winners of the center. 27 bowlers en- closed in after Game #5, with “First of all, I was bowl- Krista Pollanen of Finland, and USBC Youth Open All- tered the Senior Division, for a 257 game, and the lead was ing against Lynda Barnes and 220-195. Nation then downed Events Boys and Girls Divi- total of 9 checks paid out for cut to 44 pins to start the posi- continued on page 8 Mexico’s Sandra Gongora in sion winners Andrew Koff, a total of $3,485.00. Top 3: tion round. Vaughn won that the final match, 167-131. Miami, Fla. and Katie Thorn- 1st. Markowitz, $750.00, 2nd, match 235-202. The bonus California Women’s Nation became the third ton, Chesapeake,Va. Mark Dyer (Moreno Valley), points of 30, gave Vaughn $525, and 3rd to Scott Kraye the victory by 19 pins. Kevin Tournament (La Habra), $405.00. For 10 Gannon ended up in 5th place. tournaments so far this year, a Stan Caswell also bowled very Comes to a Close CA State Queens to be total of $84,880.00 paid out, well to finish in 3rd place. Top LAKE FOREST—As the and for 291 tournaments, a to- 2: 1st, Doody, $700.00, 2nd, women’s tournament came to held at Yorba Linda Bowl tal of $3,404,748.00 has been Walt Block (San Clemente), a close for the 2009 year we The other finalists were paid out. The WCST would $515.00. 22 Bowlers entered look back on some outstand- YORBA LINDA—The And, if you already qualified Tony Nunez, Jim Nunnally, like to thank Linbrook Bowl, for 7 checks and a total pay-off ing bowling. California State Queens con- from the Championships but George Evans, & Phil Horn. and their GM, Mr. John Ha- of $2,880.00. At Forest Lanes, the second cluded their qualifier through want to “practice” that day at $50 guaranteed sidepots were vales and the workers of the 300 game of the tournament the Women’s State Champion- Yorba Linda, the cost is only collected by George Evans, was shot by Kim Dibenedetto, ships that was held at Forest $45 to bowl as a pacer. Homer Bautista, Joe Ico, during her second game of Lanes. Qualifiers used their You can download the entry Chuck Gross, Jared Evans, doubles. After a bit of a rocky scratch Doubles and Singles form online at www.CalUSBC. Tony Nunez (2), Phil Horn start during the first game she scores. The last weekend of com. Pass on the information (2); James Horst (2), David found the strike zone. She the tournament added one last of this tournament to other high Danielly (2), Paul Willey & hit the 12 in a row and had qualifier to the 14 seeded posi- averaged women that you think Arlene Bautista, while Brian another 8 strikes in the third tions that will compete in the may be interested. We would Watkins was the only bowler game to finish with a 277 and finals this weekend at Yorba like to see this event grow. Also to hit the 3-6-9 & pocketed the a 780 series. She was 162 pins Linda Bowl in Orange County. remember that scratch youth full $100. over series average. Her part- Paula Vidad from Moreno females can also participate as The next NABI tourna- ner Michelle Van Wyhe had a Valley was top qualifier through long they sign a youth scholar- ment is August 22nd at Sea ‘N 670 series, so unofficially they the Championships with a score ship waiver prior to entering Air Lanes on the North Island took over first place Doubles, of 1,359 and teammate Laurie the Last Chance Squad. For Naval Base. Base access lists Classic. Great Bowling! Soto was not far behind in sec- more information regarding are with the guards to facilitate We had several, “first time” ond with 1,320. The last person this event, please email us at entry. adult bowlers. Kelly Haman to make the cut was Chevonne [email protected]. See you at North Island from Antelope Valley USBC, Christian from Ontario with NOTE: The California bowled in juniors for 11 years. a 1,199. State Masters is an open event on the 22nd, we’ll be saving a W.C.S.T. at Linbrook (L-R)2nd, Mark Dyer, 1st, Gary Markowitz Stephanie Udell, from San Di- For those that did not qual- that will be held September cookie for you! Results on page 11 ego USBC recently aged out ify, we urge you to compete in 11-13 at Pacific Avenue Bowl of juniors. Alyse McGinnes, the Last Chance Squad to be in Stockton. You can download competing since she was 8 held this Saturday, August 15 the entry form for that event at What’s Rollin’ This Weekend? years old and her doubles part- at 1pm (Check-in at 12pm). We www.CalUSBC.com if you ABTA Sat/Sun August 15/16 Chaparral Lanes will be filling 16 seeded spots are interested in participating. W.C.S.T. Sat/Sun August 15/16 The Orleans, LV ner Caycee Landers, bowled in the juniors for 14 years. Both from that qualifier to complete The estimated prize fund for Mark Roth Benefit Saturday August 15 AMF Woodlake Lanes the field of 30. the Masters is $12,000 (based Ozzies Senior Scotch Doubles Saturday August 15 Linbrook Bowl are from North Los Angeles USBC. They had a nice 1405 The cost is $125, but if you on 200 entries). 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In the Parent/ at Cal Bowl (with 12 teams) Teen division, 15 year-old Mark Williams and mother Melissa **TEAM MAX ONLY 915** Last Place is Guaranteed To Win Please come early if needing (Ind.) took home the big trophy, while 12 year-old Erica Durbin to check averages. MIXED 5 - SCRATCH at Least $200.00 Per Person and mother Donna (N.C.) won the Parent/Youth division capping STARTING SEPTEMBER 14TH two days of competition. Position & Point Money!! 7 Points In the Parent/Teen Division, the Williams’ posted a 212-200 Citrus Belt’s Every team needs a “lower” bowler score to beat 14 year-old Mariah Maugham and dad, Joe (Texas), while 17 Every team needs a “higher” bowler Get Home Early - Foursomes!! 750 Max With Team Handicp year-old Joshua Phillabaum and his father Robert (Md.) finished Jacob Camacho Each team must have at least one female & one male third. In the Parent/Youth Division, the Durbin doubles team bested 10 year-old Melecia Martho and mom, Tandreya Jackson A Junior Bowler (Calif.), 247-201. Third place went to 11 year-old Conner and WE’RE LOOKING Just For Seniors! Melissa Mumm (Neb.). Both champions each earned scholarship checks worth $5000 on The Rise Look... It’s Free toward their college education according to the Bowling Propri- FOR A FEW GOOD MEN.... etors’ Association of America. Second place was worth a $3000 by Frank Weiler Coffee, Tea or...... !! scholarship and third place, $2500 in each division. MURRIETA—Thirteen year MEN’S CLASSIC Additional scholarships of $500 each for boys and girls in old JACOB CAMACHO recently Join A Senior Bowling League each division were awarded to Youth and Teen Division bowlers won the 2009 Junior Southern HANDICAP LEAGUE for bowling the highest six-game scratch total during the qualify- California Tour of Champions “Golden 4-Somes” - Tuesdays at 12:30 ing round. The overall scholarship purse was worth $70,000. representing Brunswick Cal Oaks TUESDAYS AT 6:00 P.M. Bowl. Foursomes - 650 Max - Starting Sept 8 67 teams representing 27 states as well as Canada won their Jacob bowls on the Junior The league starts on Tuesday, September 8th state finals to make it to North Texas. After competing all day Bowlers Tour and has bowled in Friday, the top 8 teams in each division advanced to a ‘Baker- the USBC Pepsi Challenge and Each team consists of any 5 men so you can “Sr. Rebels” - Wednesdays at 12:30 format’ match play round on Saturday morning. The afternoon Citrus Belt Junior Tournament. bring in your own team or join one. session saw the top three teams in each division play in a Baker He is currently averaging 200, Trios - Starting Sept 9 stepladder final match to decide the winners. with a high game of 289 and high *Three Rounds* series of 709. Position money paid for each Round on Sweepers The crowd was treated to a little added excitement on Friday Currently bowling in two “Friday Seniors” - Fridays at 12:30 when 17 year-old Nathan Fore (N.C.) nearly pulled off a perfect leagues, Camacho has been a Team Difference Handicap - No Max game, leaving only the 4 pin in the 10th frame to post a scratch kegler for eight years. His favor- Call Mario at 818-361-1221 For More Info. Foursomes - 650 Max - Starting Sept 11 299. ite bowling ball is the Playmaker As part of competition weekend, contestants and their families because it’s lane reaction matches his ball speed and ball rotation. Never bowled a league before? attended a welcome reception Thursday evening at the Sheraton Jacob started bowling when Haven’t bowled in a long time? Arlington Hotel (host hotel) that featured a strolling magician, he accompanied his Mom when face painter and a tattoo artist who offered temporary body art. she bowled in her league. What Want to meet some new friends? On Friday night families attended a Texas Rangers baseball game does Jacob like best about bowl- Are you new at this? TGIF (vs. the Seattle Mariners) where they enjoyed the game in the all- ing? The thrill of getting a strike! Las Vegas League you-can-eat section of the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. His favorite professional bowler Fridays @ 6PM is Chris Barnes, because of the READY TO GET YOUR FEET WET? On Saturday PBA pros Norm Duke, Mike Machuga and revolutions he puts on the ball, and Every Bowler Receives Bob Learn Jr. put on a trick shot demonstration during the lunch how he stays calm under pressure. 3 Days / 2 Nites in break. The trio of tricksters showed off their skills for nearly an Jacob’s bowling goals include THE NEWCOMERS LAS VEGAS hour then stayed a while afterwards to sign autographs. bowling a 300, a 800 and even At the awards banquet Saturday evening, Duke, Machuga and a 900 series. In the process, he Practice League IS FOR YOU!! (or Cash Instead) Learn fielded questions from the group and stayed late to sign would like to win a bowling schol- Plus Gambling Money arship to college and become a Make your own team or we’ll make one for you... more autographs. In addition to all the awards, tournament chair- professional bowler. If bowling Any 5 Friends make a team man Jack Moran presented Nathan Fore with a special crystal doesn’t work out as a career, he Any combo 3-somes NO TEAM MAX pin, acknowledging his near-perfect game. would like to become an engineer. Only $14 Per Week Contestants from across North America won their state com- Our young bowler would like Starts September 11th to thank his parents, Gerardo and Receive Free Games • Tuesdays at 9PM petitions qualifying them for an all-expense paid trip to Dallas- Only $23 per week Fort Worth to compete for the scholarships. The IFT is the only Cecilia for supporting his bowl- Starting September15th ing pursuits, and his coaches GUY Call Mario at 818-361-1221 sporting event in the United States in which parents participate JOHNSON and NEAL WRIGHT with children and youth for an International Championship and for their help. The best tip he has scholarship funds. received from his coaches is to 2009-10 WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE The 2009 IFT was made possible by the generous contribu- stay focused and not to become tions of title sponsor QubicaAMF Worldwide and presenting angry when he has a bad break. DAY/TIME LEAGUE NAME LEAGUE TYPE # TEAM MEETING START Also, he wishes to thank Bruns- sponsors Pepsi-Cola, the official soft drink of bowling along with MONDAYS wick Cal Oaks Bowl general man- Frito Lay and Nestle. Full final standings will be available on ager DAVE TENNY for support- 6:00 PM Mixed Classic Mixed Scratch 5’s** 915 9/14 5.30 PM Sept 14 www.BPAA.com as will a link to pictures from the event. ing youth bowling. 6:00 PM Guys & Dolls Mixed Handicap 5’s 840 8/24 5:30 PM Sept 14 TUESDAYS 9:15 AM Early Birds Ladies 4’s 625 9/15 9:00 AM Sept 15 9:15 AM Tues. Scratch Trios Scratch 3’s* 520 9/8 9:00 AM Sept 8 12:30 PM Golden 4 Somes Seniors 4’s 650 9/8 12 Noon Sept 8 6:30 PM Adult/Junior Ball/Bag Any Handicap 2’s* OPEN 9/15 6:15 PM Sept 15 6:00 PM Men’s Classic Men’s Handicap 5’s* OPEN 9/8 5:30 PM Sept 8 BOWLING TOURNAMENT 9:00 PM Padres Mixed Handicap 4’s* 750 9/8 8:30 PM Sept 8 At Del Rio Lanes 9:00 PM Newcomers Any Handicap 3’s OPEN 9/15 8:45 PM Sept 15 7502 E. Florence Ave Downey Ca, 90240 Tel: 562-927-3351 WEDNESDAYS Sunday Sep 20th, 2009 9:30 AM Coffee Breakers Ladies 3’s 495 9/9 9:00 AM Sept 9 12:30 PM Senior Rebels Seniors 3’s OPEN 9/9 12 Noon Sept 9 Team Event: 4 Bowlers per team, any combo, (No cap) $ 25.00 per bowler 6:00 PM Pinbusters Mixed Handicap 5’s 875 9/9 5:30 PM Sept 9 Doubles: Men/Women (No cap) $ 25.00 per bowler 6:30 PM Practice League Any Handicap 3’s OPEN 9/16 6:00 PM Sept 16 To download entry form go 9:00 PM N.B.A.C. Mixed Handicap 4’s* 770 9/9 8:00 PM Sept 9 Singles: $25.00 per ea. to WWW.mabowlers.com THURSDAYS Format: Bowl 3 games on the same pair of lanes. 9:30 AM Thursday Scratch Mixed Scratch 3’s 520 9/10 9:00 AM Sept 10 Handicap: 90% of 210 6:00 PM Lads & Lassies Mixed Handicap 5’s 860 9/10 5:30 PM Sept 10 Entering Ave: 1st 2008/2009, 2nd 2007/2008, 3rd 21 games or more from current league sheet. 9:00 PM Mission Majors Mixed Scratch 4’s* 835 9/10 8:00 PM Sept 10 Squad Times: FRIDAYS Team Event: 10:00A.M. Room for only 26 Side pots & 9:15 AM Friday Foxes Ladies 3’s 470 9/11 9:00 AM Sept 11 Doubles: 12:30P.M. 12:30 PM Friday Seniors Senior Handicap 4’s 650 9/11 12 Noon Sept 11 teams Brackets Singles: 2:30 P.M. 6:00 PM T.G.I.F. - Vegas Mixed Handicap 5’s* OPEN 9/11 5:30 PM Sept 11
9:00 PM S.F.V. Nisei Mixed Handicap 4’s TBA 9/11 8:30PM Sept 11 Deadline is Sep 14, 2009 Only First 26 Teams paid entries guaranteed! SATURDAYS JUNIOR BOWLING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF ANY AGE Sept 12 Make checks, money order, or cashier’s checks payable to: MBA SUNDAYS 6:00 PM Weekenders Mixed Handicap 4’s 690 9/13 5:30 PM Sept 13 Mail entries @ P.O. Box # 2344 Downey Ca, 90242-2344 6:00 PM Authentic Jersey Mixed Handicap 2’s OPEN 9/13 5:45 PM Sept 13 For more information contact: (*Any combo of bowlers is allowed - all men, all ladies or mixed) (**Scratch League - Each team must have at least 1 lady) (Practice League & Authentic Sport Jersey League are open to any combination of men, ladies, or juniors.) Armando Zavala: 562-760-9481 Email:[email protected]
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