January 28, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday, January 28, 2010 Bowling News P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288
KULICK SLAMSKelly Kulick DOOR Makes Sports History ON as First BARNES Woman to Win a PBA Tour Title by Capturing 45th PBA Tournament of Champions by Jerry Schneider LAS VEGAS—Sports his- feel them. Believe me I was “I feel like I’m on a magic 2007 United States Bowl- tory was made Sunday when nervous and I was just letting carpet ride right now and I ing Congress Queens and the Kelly Kulick of Union, N.J., adrenaline take over.” want to keep riding it higher 2003 U.S. Women’s Open in won the 45th Professional The previous high finish and higher.” addition to winning the PBA Bowlers Association Tourna- for a woman in a PBA Tour In the championship match Women’s World Champion- ment of Champions at Red event was second by Liz John- Kulick started with four con- ship in 2009. Rock Lanes becoming the son of Cheektowaga, N.Y., in secutive strikes, then had an In the semifinal match, Ku- first woman to win a Lumber the 2005 Banquet Open. open frame when she left the lick defeated eight-time Tour Liquidators PBA Tour tourna- In 2006, Kulick became 7-10 split in the fifth frame. champion Mika Koivuniemi ment. the first woman to earn an She then went on to fire the 227-223 to advance to the final She defeated 2007-08 PBA exemption on the PBA Tour next six strikes and a nine- match against Barnes. Player of the Year Chris Barnes by finishing sixth in the PBA count on the final ball to close In the opening match, Koi- 265-195 in the championship Tour Trials. Her best finish the game. vuniemi defeated three-time match to win a $40,000 first in the 2006-07 season was Barnes, who won the Tour- titlist Rhino Page, 255-215. prize in PBA’s signature event, 22nd which she accomplished nament of Champions in 2006, Kulick earned a berth in the plus a two-year exemption on twice. was trying for his second Tour- Tournament of Champions, by the PBA Tour. Kulick recognized the nament of Champions win. winning the PBA Women’s “It’s been a dream of mine potential impact her victory “When it comes down to continued on page 8 to win a PBA Tour event but will have for the future of the one game, a combination of I couldn’t have imagined it sport. factors have to come together would have come in the Tour- “I believe this can only and they just didn’t for me,” Citrus Belt’s nament of Champions,” said mean bigger and better things Barnes said, “but Kelly bowled the 32-year-old right-hander. for the sport,” she said. “If in great and she met every chal- DAVE WODKA “It may have looked easy but any way this can be a boost for lenge.” my legs were like jelly—it women sports and bowling, In women’s professional Finishes 13th in got to a point where I couldn’t I’m willing to do my part. competition, Kulick won the PBA Tournament The Legend of of Champions Bill Fong’s 899 A New by Frank Weiler LAS VEGAS — PBA Kulick Claims Title Photo by Hero Noda Zane Parker by Bill Mossontte Champion Dave Wodka has
MISSION HILLS—Back Texas Record! been bowling in the Citrus in the early 1990s when you by Jim Goodwin Belt for three years, since tak- had to do more than just make PLANO,TX—46-year-old two Storm Reigns in his bag, ing over as General Manager sure you didn’t foul to score Bill Fong made a little bowl- and opted to switch to the one of DEL ROSA LANES under well, I was having all sorts of ing history in his Monday with a weaker layout after the the ownership of NICOLE Bowling News problems with the lane condi- Mixers league session January opening 300 game. “ The back ELLISON. tion at Mission Hills Bowl. 19 at Plano Super Bowl. Fong, ends always hook more in the With an average of 215 for The bowlers didn’t care that owner of his own hair salon first game, so my plan was to forty-eight games, Wodka fin- Honor Roll we had wood lanes, an old lane for the past 20 years, missed compensate with surface and ished in thirteenth place in the machine and that my personal a perfect 900 series by a hair, a stronger layout after the first PBA Tournament of Cham- Name Score Date Center belief was if you hit 9 you rolling 300-300-299 in his game, and it worked pretty pions. Dave posted a 15 - 9 should get 9, they just wanted quest to roll the 16th USBC well,” he said. won/lost record during match sonny dew 816 01-17-10 cal bowl to score. Well, this probably certified 900 series in bowling One might surmise that play, including wins in seven kaitlin silva 753 01-18-10 MISSION HILLS BOWL wasn’t an unreasonable re- history. A stubborn 10-pin on it worked very well. Fong of his last eight games, during sonny dew 300 01-19-10 cal bowl worked in the pro shop busi- crunch time. kelly mott 300 01-19-10 Brn zone-simi valley quest seeing that they were the his 36th delivery made him the devin bidwell 300 01-20-10 HArleys simi bowl customers. My problem was 11th bowler to roll an 899. ness for six years, and now Wodka’s victories dur- MARK MAY 300 01-20-10 MISSION HILLS BOWL that no matter what we did the However, to set a new se- drills his own balls in his ga- ing match play included wins rick soto jr 300 01-20-10 HArleys simi bowl scoring didn’t seem to get bet- ries record in a state that has rage. “I learned a lot when over Pete Weber, Wes Malott, jim beauchemin 300 01-21-10 HArleys simi bowl Gregory goldstein 803 01-21-10 saddleback lanes ter. What do we do now? produced such storied players I worked with Tom Wicker, and Michael Fagan. His only vance sisk 300 01-21-10 Arrowhead lanes I was out on the concourse as Bill Lillard, Mark Williams, and now I am very meticulous loss in the final round was to alyse mcginnes 707 01-22-10 valencia lanes one night taking my beating David Ozio, and Del Ballard about my equipment,” he said. eventual tourney winner Kelly wesley low jr 300 01-25-10 vista lanes from the bowlers like a man Jr. to name a few, is quite an In the final frame, a large Kulick! when I heard the desk an- accomplishment. The previous crowd gathered behind lanes Come on out to DEL ROSA nounce Zane Parker 289-239- record was 890, set in April 27-28 to watch. The center LANES on February 6 and 7 ATTENTION ALL BOWLERS: 279=807. FINALLY!! Maybe 2002 by DeSoto’s Frankie had all 48 lanes going with for the PBA Western Regional bowl an honor score THIS WEEK & E-MAIL by Tuesday Noon Alonzo. league business. Teammates Tournament and congratulate YOUR NAME, SCORE, DATE & CENTER & you will be on the front page. this would get me some relief. After all if Zane could score One of the most remark- and many others took photos Dave on his success. We love e-mail to: [email protected] there had to be a shot. I went able aspects of the story is with cell phones. the Bowling News for recog- men: 300 or 800 Women: 298,299,300 or 700+ to Ron at the desk and asked that Fong made a ball change “It was very exciting and nizing the accomplishments of continued on page 6 after the first game. He had continued on page 6 Citrus Belt bowlers. Scratch 6 Gamer Up Coming Events ! ABT Citrus Belt Sunday January 31 Upland Bowl Sunday Jan. 31 @ Bowlium Lanes ABT Orange Coutny Sat-Sun January 30-31 AMF Carter Lanes Check-in @9:30am Bowl @ 10am JAT Sunday January 31 West Covina Lanes PCB Sunday February 21 Mission Hills Bowl $300.00 First place and $100.00 Second place. Scratch 6 Game Doubles Saturday January 30 Canoga Park Bowl 4666 E. Holt Blvd., Guaranteed Top Two Spots. Entry Fee is $50 Scratch 6 Gamer Sunday January 31 The Bowlium Montclair, CA 91763 Contact Herbert Jones @ 909-626-3528 Scratch 6 Gamer Sunday January 31 Oak Tree Lanes Page 2 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2010
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Make Your Plans early for this one! Page 6 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2010 BILL FONG continued from page 1 “PAT ON THE BACK” pretty incredible,” said Fong’s teammate Tom Dunn, who has 300 Games been bowling for a half centu- ry, but had never seen back-to- Orange County USBC back 300 games. Tom and his Shawn Nepo, Oct. 6, 2009 — Men’s Nite Out, Saddleback Lanes wife Sandy were thrilled for Carlos Villegas, Oct. 8, 2009 — Vegas Bound, Saddleback Lanes their friend. “It was a privilege Wayne Hokama, Oct. 29, 2009 — Sansei Trios, AMF Carter Lanes to watch,” said Dunn. Seth Leader, Nov. 2, 2009 — NFL Scratch, Forest Lanes Vayle Floria, Nov. 9, 2009 — 830 Scratch, Fountain Bowl For most bowlers it is im- Frank Street, Nov. 9, 2009 — NFL Scratch, Forest Lanes possible to imagine what it Mike Conklin, Nov. 12, 2009 — Vegas Bound, Saddleback Lanes must feel like to roll 35 con- Greg Neuer, Nov. 12, 2009 — Match Point Singles, Yorba Linda Bowl secutive strikes, but Fong Roy Nursement, Nov. 17, 2009 — Go For It Tues., Westminster Lanes Mixed Doubles No-Tap Tournament Darrell Fey, Nov. 18, 2009 — 5-4 Vegas, AMF Carter Lanes appeared cool during the Miguel Rosales, Nov. 20, 2009 — So. Cal. 590 Scr., Linbrook Bowl evening, talking with team- Clyde Berg, Nov. 23, 2009 — Aces or Better, Tustin Lanes Sunday, February 14th @ Noon mates, and playing one shot Butch Hewitt, Nov. 30, 2009 — NFL Scratch, Forest Lanes Check-In is at 11:30am at a time. “I wasn’t nervous til Missy Bellinder, Dec. 2, 2009 — Gamblers Special, Saddleback Lanes Aaron Lahmon, Dec. 3, 2009 — Friends & Lovers, AMF Valley View Lanes I saw the crowd behind us in Tim Hank, Dec. 6, 2009 — Double Daters, Linbrook Bowl Only $10 Per Person the last frame,” he said. And Max Slevcove, Dec. 6, 2009 — JAT, AMF Bowl-A-Drome Lanes Handicap is 90% of 210. Average Used is Highest 2008-2009 Book if None, those nerves caused his first Chris Grulke, Dec. 9, 2009 — Lamplighters, Irvine Lanes delivery in that frame to go a Greg Goldstein, Dec. 10, 2009 — Vegas Bound, Saddleback Lanes Highest 2007-2008 Book if None, Highest Current 21 Game Average, if None Enter at 210. Rich Heid, Dec. 10, 2009 — Frank’s Gold Cup, La Habra “300” Bowl little high, tripping out the 4-9. Janet Oropeza, Dec. 13, 2009 — 4 Aces, Tustin Lanes His second shot was high flush Vuong Do, Dec. 18, 2009 — ABT, Yorba Linda Bowl perfect, and off his hand, the Rob Lancaster, Dec. 18, 2009 — ABT, Yorba Linda Bowl final ball made everyone think E.J. Rogers, Dec. 18, 2009 — So. Cal. 590 Scr., Linbrook Bowl William Young, Dec. 21, 2009 — VIP Laughlin, AMF Carter Lanes 1st Place he had done it, but there stood Mark Warrell, Dec. 29, 2009— Mens Nite Out, Saddleback Lanes the dreaded 10-pin. TRIP FOR TWO TO THE ORLEANS “I thought I had it,” said 800 Series 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS Fong. “I guess it was just a Brian Jones, 802, June 14, 2009 — OC Travel Brunch little too fast. It felt good and Luis San Juan, 300/844, Sept. 17, 2009 — Vegas Bound, Saddleback Lanes the same. But who can be un- Scott Norton, 825, Oct. 21, 2009 — Gamblers Special, Saddleback Lanes Vayle Floria, 803, Nov. 16, 2009 — 830 Scratch, Fountain Bowl 2nd Place happy about an 899? It was a Tony Brunning, 817, Nov. 18, 2009 — Lamplighters, Irvine Lanes great night. I just kept telling Ron Sargent, 800, Nov. 20, 2009 — TGIF, Linbrook Bowl Dinner for two at myself, just roll it like you George Moore, 813, Nov. 25, 2009 — Bowl In One, Yorba Linda Bowl do in practice. I also thought Scott Norton, 802, Nov. 25, 2009 — Gamblers Special, Saddleback Lanes $45 value Mark Baker, 300/824, Dec. 14, 2009 — 830 Scratch, Fountain Bowl about my breathing, making Alan Loundagin, 809, Dec. 18, 2009 — TGIF, Tustin Lanes sure I took deep breaths to stay 3rd Place calm.” Dinner for two at Fong started bowling at his scores in our column in the $40 value age 13, and has had 21 previ- ZANE PARKER Bowling News. We made up ous 300 games, and four series continued from page 1 fliers congratulating him. We Bowl at the center of your choice, prizes awarded at every center. of 800 or better. He actually who Zane Parker was think- would ask different people if stopped bowling for about 10 ing he was a new bowler to they heard what Zane shot years in his twenties to become Mission as I didn’t know him. last night. The bowlers soon a better golfer, like his sister, Ron said there was no Zane calmed down. I love it when a who was a standout player Parker. WHAT? He explained plan comes together. at Baylor University. “I love he was tired of hearing about One night a bowler, let’s golf, but I knew I would never the lane condition so he made call him Mike, after hearing be the best, so I went back to up a name and announced a Zane shot 279 the final game bowling,” he said. score. He said if the bowlers wanted to know what lane he Fong’s average in the Mon- complained he would tell them was on. Ron said 23 and 24 but day Mixers jumped from 228 they should go watch Zane he had just left the building, in to 230 after the big night. He and play there. BRILLIANT! fact he pointed to the rear door bowls in four leagues, and Game on. and said “there he goes”. Mike with practice, rolls about 15- Every night we announced started to walk fast to the rear 20 games a week. scores by Zane Parker. We put door but couldn’t catch Zane. Mike, the next night, came down to watch Zane even BOWLING NEWSUDOKU though it wasn’t his regular league night. He just wanted to pick up some tips. Unfortu- 7 nately Zane didn’t bowl, as he was sick. Mike called the next night and asked Ron if Zane 1 8 9 was bowling. Ron said yes but he had fallen on the approach 9 3 6 and hurt himself and went home. The next time that Mike 3 2 4 asked about Zane we told him his job transferred him to Las Vegas and he wouldn’t be con- 7 8 4 tinuing in his leagues. Over the next several 2 5 8 weeks after Zane’s transfer I would hear bowlers recount- 3 6 1 ing different stories about him. One bowler even commented 2 8 3 that he was the best bowler that ever bowled at Mission FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Hills Bowl, and he would 5 know, he bowled three leagues MEET AT 6PM, BOWL AT 6:30PM with him.
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January 2010! Hawaiian Theme! The 17th Ralph Morton classic got off to a “ hula of a start” with a Sunday night no tap doubles blind draw that was highlighted by fancy Hawaiian dresses and shirts worn by many of the bowlers. Awards were given out to the best in category. Rumor has it that Elvis was in the building. There were winners, as well, when the bowling actually took place. Top finishers were: Jerry Lawless & Ron Prodigalidad, followed by Andy Gagliano & Marylou Morrison, Dorothy Lucas & Mark Reinhart and Carl Hansen & Rose McDonald. Alex Bosze shot 300 and Jack Grace 290. Pictured: OCUSBC President Troy Sucatre “Grandpa”, Youngest USBC Member Jakob Miller As was the case in July 2009 local contingents shot very well again when the tournament got Sucatre, Jakob’s Mother Valorie Sucatre. under way on Monday afternoon. Three squads bowled each day creating separate daily tourna- ments. Handicaps were configured at 100% from 220 and each daily tournament was split in two divisions. Prize funds were distributed to 240 bowlers with over 1000 bowlers taking their skills to the lanes in those three days. All bowlers could bowl in as many squads as they wished outside USBC’s Youngest Member Supports the Orange their respective entry partners. Looking at some of the top finishers on Monday in Division 1. Tied for first place were the County USBC Annual BVL Tournament. teams of Gino Larreta & Lisa Jackson and Raymond Diaz & Alex Hand, just one pin behind were Venned & Wayne Bailey with Lynn & Pearl Baker following in fourth. Division 2 saw Alex Bosze ORANGE COUNTY—During the OC-USBC BVL Tournament held on 1/23 and 1/24 at Lin- team with Chuck Meek for first and Diane Burton for third. Tom Rubio & Ernie Sabater snuck in brook Bowl the youngest member of USBC showed his support for disabled vets by participating for second with Ed Iverson & Lee Brunette one pin out of third. The Bosze/Meek team established with a donation entry into the event. Jakob Miller Sucatre was born on 11/13/2009 at 10:58pm. the all tournament high team total of 1761. By 11:30pm his USBC membership application card was completed and paid for by OC-USBC Tuesday’s Division 1 saw some low average bowlers get their just reward. Sunny Lee Kotchever President Troy Sucatre “Grandpa”. When asked how he liked his 1st BVL event his mother, Valorie & Howard Oquest finished a strong first with Bea Grajeda & Dennis Suntum taking second place Sucatre, loosely interpreted what was believed to be his response, “I couldn’t find a ball that was over two teams Billy & Ruth Lang and Oscar & Peggy Leschhorn who tied for third. Division 2 was not heavier than me but I will be back next year”. completely controlled by the local contingency. Jim Evanchak & Kent Traphagen finished just ahead Future OCUSBC Tournaments coming next month are the annual OC-USBC Open/Women/ of Lee Wester & Pat Taranto, Alex Bosze & Diane Burton, Karen & Bob Bernauer in that order. Youth -Team, Singles, Doubles Events on February 20th,21st,27th,28th held at Irvine Lanes and Getaway day Wednesday Division 1 and Division 2 both had three teams score over 1700. In AMF Valley View Bowl. Come join the fun. Sign up forms are posted at all centers. Division 1 Jeff & Carol Lewis edged Margie & Gilbert Barnett by three pins with Essie Jackson & Sandra McGee scoring well but in third place. Arleen Hess & Bill Moore finished fourth with Ed Kreiger & Lee Brunette fifth. Jim Evanchak had bragging rights teaming with Bill Moore for first San Gabriel Valley USBC and Kent Traphagen for third in Division 2. Chuck & Lynn Butler managed a second place finish with Alex Hand & Russ Valentine in fourth and Chuck Meek & Pat Taranto fifth. MEN’S CITY TOURNAMENT There was a no tap singles tournament, for those who couldn’t get enough, on Tuesday. Using Supporting Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Research a divisional split the top five in Division 1 were separated by only 8 pins. Louie Martin 836, Bob Browne 834, Mike Heassler 833, Wayne Bailey 832 and Diane Burton 828 headed the field.Division TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AT 2 was lead by Archie DeWaal 839, followed in order by Nita Palmer 806, Bill Taylor 791, Kathy TEAM EVENTS: BRC WEST COVINA LANES Beard 781 and Roy McNeely 767. Congrats to all. SATURDAY: 675 S GLENDORA AVE Looking at some of the high scores recorded over the three days showed 38 no tap 300 games WEST COVINA, CA 91790 bowled. Leading that group was Pat Taranto with 9, Chuck Meek 4, Alex Bosze, George Kleinstuber & 626-960-3636 Frank Mazeikas 3 each, Robert McClean, Lee Wester & Gary Anderson 2 each. Those with solo 300’s DOUBLES & SINGLES: BRC COVINA BOWL SUNDAY: 1060 W SAN BERNARDINO RD were: Chuck Palmer, Robert Urban, Richard Berna, Jeff Sanders, Bill Moore, Chuck Butler, Dennis COVINA, CA 91722 Suntum, Jim Evanchak, Ed Iverson. Lee Brunette was the sole 300 shooter on the distaff side. 626-339-1286 Notable scores: High scratch series went to Robert McClean (888) and Lee Brunette (766). Ladies please: Linda Walker (298), Rene Howe (290), Peggy Leschhorn 290 (910), Joyce Dalton- tournament Dates Jensen (280), Karen Venzor (254), Jean Shaw (264), Karen Bernauer (274), Ruth Lang (258), Pam tEAM EvEnts FEBruAry 27th & MArCH 6th Foster (278), Kathy Beard (254), Sandra McGee (276,265), Margie Barnett (278), Savali Heassler DOuBlEs & sinGlEs – FEBruAry 28th & MArCH 7th (253), & Carol Lewis (262). Men: Terry Myers (298), Bob Wester (290, 276), Ed Burke (297), Joe Simmons (286), George Morrison (286), Bill Bundy (280), Gene Hedge (273), Russ Valentine, Jerry squad times Wood, Don Vesey, Bill Taylor, Howard Oquest (278’s), George Kelley (276), Luther Goad (265) team Events saturday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm & Joseph Barnes (267). Doubles & singles sunday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm KUDOS: Riverside Lanes staff, headed by Brian Markowitz, with Charlie Emmons, Mollie Bradley, Dustin Markowitz, Delora Morris and the entire staff keeping problems to a minimum.. Thanks go to Ralph & Nancy Morton with directors Judee & Jerry Wood, Brad & Lucy Domes, FOur MEn tEAM EvEnt Billy & Ruth Lang, Marge & Ernie Rymer, Dick Hounsley, Frieda Pyles, Kathy & John McCabe, twO (2) DivisiOns Les & Fran Williams. HANDICAPPED 100% OF 220 JULY 12-14, 2010 is the next scheduled tournament. There will be three (3) daily squads with rotating starting times. Squads are being limited to 136 (4 to a lane max) bowlers. No exceptions. Get your entry in early for a preferred squad. Singles welcome! ENTRIES CLOSE HOTEL: Tropicana Laughlin Resort & Casinol. Enjoy their recently renovated rooms. Special February 5, 2010 rates. INFO: 50+ bowlers join us at Laughlin Nevada’s Riverside Lanes. Chances to win a free Bruns- wick ball, bag, shoes & cash door prizes. Compete for multiple daily prize funds with brackets, side pots and special 50/50 drawings available. EARLY BIRDS! Optional blind draw no tap doubles on Sunday evening. 50’s & 60’s theme.
Awards for the best outfit for those bowling in the blind draw. Meet new people and enjoy the fun. www.sAnGABriElvAllEyusBC.COM Low hotel rates apply for Sunday as well. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY JUNE 30, 2010. Call Ralph Morton 619 647-0541 for more info. Sign up soon for squad preference. Entry forms and information online: http://funtimebowling.synthasite.com San Gabriel Valley USBC WOMEN’S CITY TOURNAMENT Supporting Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Research SAN GABRIEL VALLEY USBC ASSOCIATION SECOND ANNUAL SENIORS SINGLES INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AT TEAM EVENTS: BRC WEST COVINA LANES USBC CERTIFIED – HANDICAp TOURNAMENT SATURDAY: 675 S GLENDORA AVE WEST COVINA, CA 91790 SUNDAY – JANUARY 31, 2010 – 1:00 pM 626-960-3636 DOUBLES & SINGLES: BRC COVINA BOWL SUNDAY: 1060 W SAN BERNARDINO RD AMF Bowling Square - 1020 S Baldwin Ave COVINA, CA 91722 tournament will run two626 weekends-339-1286 depending on entries Arcadia, CA 91006 - (626) 445-3160 tournament Dates Entries Close Sunday – January 31, 2010 tEAM EvEnts FEBruAry 27th & MArCH 6th Bowlers Must Have Reached Their 55th Birthday by Jan 31, 2010 DOuBlEs & sinGlEs – FEBruAry 28th & MArCH 7th Must Be a Certified Member of USBC squad times SINGLES ONLY: WOMEN 2 Divisions 155 & Over - 154 & Under team Events saturday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm MEN 2 Divisions 175 & Over – 174 & Under Doubles & singles sunday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
SQUAD TIMES: SUNDAY: January 31, 2010 FOur wOMEn tEAM EvEnt Check in At 12:00 – Bowl at 1:00 PM twO (2) DivisiOns HANDICAPPED 100% OF 220 ENTRY FEE: $20.00 Prize Fund $10.00 Lineage 8.25 Expenses 1.75 Total $20.00 ENTRIES CLOSE February 5, 2010 Bowl 3 Games - Handicap will be 100% of 200 100% Prize Fund Return – Based on a Minimum Ratio of 1 for each 5 entries.
Send entry applications to: SGVUSBC – 1061 W BADILLO STREET – COVINA 91722 Make checks payable to: San Gabriel Valley USBC in the amount of $20.00 www.sangabrielvalleyusbc.com Page 8 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2010 Kulick Is First Woman to Win PBA Tour Title-- And It’s Major by B.A. Campbell LAS VEGAS – The entire live crowd watching the Tourna- didn’t work out.” With Kulick having such strong momentum ment of Champions final at Red Rock Lanes stood and cheered throughout the game, Barnes said later, “There’s one combina- Kelly Kulick as she tossed her tenth frame rockets to win the title tion that works with every pair. The fact that she could push the match against Chris Barnes, 265 to 195, and with good reason ball through the front and keep the ball speed slow enough to -- she had become the first woman to win a National Professional beat it back to the pins was it...I just got caught.” Bowlers Tour title, and one of the Majors at that! From a field of Earlier, in the first match, Rhino Page fired off against the 63 PBA Champion bowlers who shot 48 games over three days plaid-clad Mika Koivuniemi, wearing the colorful pants that he (24 of those in round-robin match play), Kulick demonstrated and tour-mate Chris Barnes had “bet” with last year. (Mika lost both power and finesse as she charged through the rankings and the bet, hence the pants.) After five frames, the scores were near- into the PBA Fans’ appreciative hearts and minds. The crowd- ly parallel, but the sixth frame unwound for Page when the 3-4-7 -which included her mother--stayed and cheered when Kulick appeared and his spare attempt chopped the 3-4. “Major Mika” received the tournament trophy, a check for $40,000, and a two- then marched past Page with seven strikes, finishing with Koi- year exemption on the PBA Tour. vuniemi 255, Page 215. “I really couldn’t get over that hump,” First-seed Barnes struggled to find the line on the right lane, Page admitted. “Mika bowled a great game, and there’s nothing I book-ending a strike on the left lane with two spares on the right. could really do about that.” Page finished fourth with $7,000. Kulick started with three strikes. The left lane gave Barnes a 4th In the second match, Koivuniemi came up against Kelly frame 4-6-10 headache, yielding his first open. Kulick stepped up Kulick. Mika marked in the first frame, Kulick then struck and in the 5th and got her own headache, a 7-10 split, and Barnes be- spared. But Major Mika chopped a 3-10 split in the second to get gan to dial-in the necessary adjustments. But Kulick was already his first open, which gave Kulick the ammunition to pull ahead locked-in-the-zone, and fired off so many strikes that the stand- slightly. ing-room-only crowd knew she had won by the eighth frame. But her lead wasn’t set in cement, even after Koivuniemi’s Final result: Kulick 265, Barnes 195. “I wish I had more prepara- 4-6 split gave him his second open of the match. In fact, the pres- tion before I went on deck,” Kulick said. Later, she credited her sure was on her through to the tenth, when Kulick went off the mother for being “the strength behind my career,” emphasizing sheet and advanced, 237 to 223. positive thinking and positive reinforcement. “Her faith and be- Next, the PBA comes to Southern California for the “One- lief in me is amazing.” A-Day” Dick Weber Open at Fountain Bowl in Fountain Valley, Kulick Rocks Red Rock Photo by Hero Noda On the TV pair, Barnes hoped the lane conditions would play where Barnes, Page, Koivuniemi and many others will compete out like they did during the week, “but the part of the lane that (Kulick is not scheduled), televised live on ESPN2 on Sunday PBA continued from page 1 [Mika and Kelly] hit it from, I never really hit from there...It just January 31 at 10 am Pacific. World Championship last September, the first PBA women’s ma- SMITH, UEITENHEIMER, jor tournament. and WEILER Win at PBA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Military Championships Red Rock Lanes, Las Vegas, Nev. Jan. 24, 2010 Final Standings by Therese Lloyd and Frank Weiler 1, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J. 492 (two games) $40,000 LAS VEGAS — Citrus Belt’s 2, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas 195 (one game) $20,000 ZEKE UEITENHEIMER and 3, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich. 478 (two games) $10,000 FRANK WEILER rolled an 1830 4, Rhino Page, Dade City, Fla. 215 (one game) $7,000 scratch total for four games to Stepladder Results place second in the senior Doubles Event of this years All Military Match One – Koivuniemi def. Page, 255-215 Championships. Weiler bowled Semifinal Match – Kulick def. Koivuniemi, 227-223 games of 258 - 238 - 177 - 278 for Championship – Kulick def. Barnes, 265-195 a 951 series, while Ueitenheimer rolled 202 - 234 - 226 - 217 for 879. Second place was worth $1,050.00. The senior Singles Event saw Citrus Belt’s TOM SMITH place fourth, with games of 247 - 257 - 225 - 225 for a 954 pin fall and Scratch 6 Gamer $350.00. Smith placed 16th in senior Open Doubles January 30th All-Events with a pin fall of 2657 for 12 games and a 221 average. Saturday 1:00 PM - Canoga Park Bowl Weiler placed 24th, with a pin fall of 2609 for twelve games and a 20122 Vanowen St., Winnetka 218 average. Both men used their new Brunswick Jigsaw bowling $140 Entry Fee Per Team • $6 Optional Blocks balls. Smith’s ball was drilled by MARV SARGENT, owner of BOWLERS DEPOT Pro Shop $15 Optional Individual Sidepots within Fontana Foothill Lanes. Weiler’s ball was drilled by JIM MURTISHAW, owner of FAST 18 teams will pay a 1st place prize of $1,000 LANES Pro Shop within Cal Oaks Bowl in Murrieta. In Team All Events our Geri- & 1 out of every 4 teams will cash tol Gang finished thirteenth. This Refreshments will be served was the 53rd annual All Military For more details contact Championship Tournament. 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169-239-225/633, Joe Knapp 214-193-223/630, Billy Ander- son 225-204-191/620, Ken Holliday 198-226-189/613, Ken Shearen 202-212-187/601, Curt Soares 214-206-180/600, Canoga Michelle Criswell 183-235-204/622, Naimah Williams 188- CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT 170-200/558, Betty McDiarmid 220-168-168/556, Dawn Park Bowl BOWL Langer 169-227-150/546, Carol Egenias 176-167-196/539, 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 Rita Soares 158-180-194/532, Connie Ferrer 165-192- 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS www.canogaparkbowl.com 166/523, Allisen Sutton 172-162-185/519, Lee Theiss E-mail:[email protected] LAKEWOOD — It’s never too early to make plans for 134-158-223/515. (1-21-10) Eric Morris 243-254-247/744, bowling tournaments, especially if you plan to invite some Sonny Dew 255-257-226/738, B.J. Theiss 247-248-243/738, WINNETKA — Attention Scratch Bowlers. This is the of your friends for some good competition. Cal Bowl is pre- Jeff Cureton 199-267-212/678, Curt Soares 218-238- weekend for Canoga Park Bowl’s Scratch 6-Gamer Open senting a Scratch10-Gamer on Saturday, February 20 with 213/669, John Dunn 248-209-211/668, Lenard Garrett Doubles. The date is Saturday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m. $140 a check-in from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., bowl at 10:00 a.m. 199-202-248/649, Donald Franklin 234-227-170/631, Jimmy entry fee per team. 18 teams will pay a 1st place prize of You’ll see our ad for this tournament in the Bowling News Hamilton 201-220-207/628, Joe Knapp 206-222-193/621, $1,000 and 1 out of every 4 teams will cash. Please check for more information. John Cliby 223-197-201/621, Tommy Thompson 196-196- our ad in this issue of the Bowling News for all the informa- It looks like we have some outstanding high scores for 228/620, Carlos Salcedo 205-208-204/617, Ron Johnson tion or call Patrick at 818-389-2449. our Cal Bowl Bowling Report so here goes... 248-195-172/615, Sid Nakagawa 174-218-218/605, Don Here are the high scores for our weekly report: LONG BEACH CITY EMPLOYEES Louis 257-178-167/602, Allisen Sutton 222-218-226/666, Viva Las Vegas: James Smith Jr. 261/671, Kathy (1-11-10) Matt Mosley 226-201-245/672, Jonathan Gale Naimah Williams 219-186-154/559, Evette Franklin 211- Litzenberger 204/565, Vince Koeller 279/630, Mikhael 213-226-229/668, Ron Lee 226-233-195/654, Brian Ander- 151-174/536, Dawn Langer 171-173-186/530, Michelle Malta 233/668, Larry Friedman 654, Jude Niles 646, Tad son 166-236-233/635, Rick Anderson 227-221-184/632, Criswell 143-190-180/513, Lillie Darden 127-199-183/509, Schweitzer 246, Steve Clebanoff 231. Maota Bahr 199-236-189/624, Danny Collins 201-207- Becky Simpson 161-153-191/505, Carol Egenias 163-158- Phil-Am: Levi Navarrete 276/692, Socorro King 549, 214/622, Steve Anderson 201-201-213/615, Armondo Ra- 183/504, Millie Buckles 154-182-166/502, Paula Weissman Helen Ventenilla 192/508, Phillip Gayatin 235/667, Bert mos 209-183-213/605. Tavinaola Fetui 221-201-170/592, 179-158-165/502. Araneta 235/647, Raul Ventenilla 612. Thomas Cathey 221-203-160/584, Jephthan Willis 180- YOUNG AT HEART River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 279/770, Lucy 186-206/572, Jim Angelo 210-164-195/569. Benjamin Culp Tua Sula 173-160-180/513, Wayne Moon 208-139- Tralla 264/624, Dan Onestinghel 279/728, Robert Galbraith 188-149-210/547, Tim Perz 244, James Talley 226, Gerry 203/550, Fale Sula 200-200-175/575, Tom Pettway 180- 267/709, Sobeck Banuelos 268/709, Ryan Simomian 702, Seymore 224, Jaclyn Padgett 223, Rob Anderson 218, Bill 154-169/503, Willie Creer 166-194-148/508, Ellis Houston Sharon Weger 240/604, Monise Kelly 536, Vicky Colburn Ledoux 214, Antonio Smith 212, Taia Sula 210, Art Diemert 273-193-195/660, Almyra Perrizo 116-116-141/373, Glenn 208/531, Candy Adams 523, Daniel Scott 279. 203, Gary Anderson 202, Connie Wood and Fale Sula 201 Wright 124-128-115/367, Vern Willey 125-150-156/431, Monday Nite Madness: Travis Coffman 237/655, Sonja each. (1-18-10) Steve Young 258-247-210/715, Rick An- Gene Hammons 188-148-170/506, Albert Stephen 97- Cave 460, Steven Schulkin 264/630, Diana Rollins 191, derson 246-248-207/701, Matt Mosley 177-258-265/700, 103-114/314, Gene Skulick 136-144-165/445, Ed Han- Jerome Hampton 245/649, Bob Pfleger 256/627, Robert Joe Contreras 235-236-210/681, Jonathan Gale 194-223- sen 227-202-201/630, Eva Hammons 91-76-77/244, Josh Iblings 231. 259/676, Danny Collins 226-201-245/672, Emmerson Wafer Hudson 197-247-248/694, Art Nelson 122-101-140/363, Comedians: Mark May 277/783, Mary Becker 547, Sha- 218-234-203/655, Jim Angello 195-224-191/610, Ron Ander- Leroy Canaday 104-128-140/373, Albert Burnett Sr. 181- ron Weger 201/541, Julian Archer 268/749, Scott Crawford son 224-183-182/589, B.J. Theiss 213-170-199/582, Jamar 178-148/507, Earl Hullett 161-146-198/505, Loretta Ringor 256/684, Vince Koeller 259/675, Larry Feinberg 672, Carol Phillips 200-212-167/579, Rudy Munzon 223-230-182/635, 158-126-135/419, Rick Hunter 193-198-209/600, Ike Sand- Asher 536, Edward Birt 246, Kevin Baum 246. Ron Lee 162-225-191/578, Jerry Waken 172-220-183/575, ers 191-190-152/523, Rosalind Harris 129-105-114/348, Al Tuesday Pick-A-Ball Doubles (4-games): Jude Niles Horace Kinney 204-186-180/570, Myra Kremen 253, Shel- Winston 128-139/174/441, Mary 227/836, Katherine Hannah 254/798, Sonny Castillo don Mensch 236, Gary Anderson 234, Tom Komadina 232, Spencer 141-147-137/425, J.J. Scott 163-140-171/474, 247/835, James Smith Jr. 237/832, Greg Husby 805, Connie Tim Perz 226, Anglia Lusk 225, James Talley 218, Eural Lavon Matthews 101-154-121/376, Fred Contreras 152- Rosete 711, Stu Teichner 223. Wilson 218, Taia Sula 212, Maota Bahr and Melvin Jones 157-147/456, Cathy Anderson 151-160-134/445, Ellla Wil- Early Birds: Mike Johnson 257/663, Lori Fish 226/585, 211 each, Max Cabra 209, Al Fagata and Brandon Torgerson son 244-176-148/568, Ron McClain Sr. 173-188-156/517, Carlos Leon 244/610, Richard Harrison 607, Patti McVicker each with 205, Dave Leslie 203, Jephthan Willis and Pamela Walter Millsap 156-230-200/586, Ben Jones Sr. 155-225- 204/561, Ray Fish 221. Johnson 201 each, Edwin Brown 200. 196/576, Audrey Johnson 129-144-108/381, Ed Johnson Copper Bucket: Congratulations to our league champs, CAL BOWLEROS 115-159-170/444, Willie Young 215-145-202/562, Theresa Team #4 “Tucked Silly”, Billy Cummings, Mark Rogister, Brenda Durnin 239/614, Betty Phillips 217/554, Mattie Harrison 117-117-105/339, Larry Neri 242-202-225/669, Sean Tucker and Tom Tucker. High scores: Rusty Yeager Wylie 540, Carole Fischer 202/539, Gladys Funderburk 529, Jessie Lane 135-113-136/384, Joe Brown 136-190-175/501, Jr. 249/705, Katherine Manzano 153/430, Gary Reed Margo McClain 515, Charron McKnight 511, Nene Camanag Andrew Morton 140-214-169/523, Joe Matthews 190-179- 256/683. 507, Jerrydean Whitehurst 506, Millie Buckles 502, Myrna 166/535, Danne Van Horn 154-166-105/425, Bob Van Horn Wednesday PBA Experience Singles (4-games): Con- Munzon 502, Karen Witt 210/501. 158-129-160/447, Delores Harris 145-98-159/402, Milton gratulations to Mike Wilson, Round 3 winner! Dave Schaffer RAMONA LADIES Donerson 169-168-214/551, Art Diemert 207-209-254/670, 230-232-237/913, Soctt Friedman 762, Dave Weisman Rosie Harks 144, Julie Grabinski 151, Merrie Slagley Curtis Whaley 225-161-199/585, James Kennard 152-194- 232/761, Mike WIlson 728, Matt Jones 235/718, Jeremy 159, Dollie Bristow 168, Joyce Robertson 150, June Murty 169/515, Pre Collier 173-159-205/531, John Brider 144-115- Paulsen 711. 150-146, Dodie Sajonas 159-161-171/491, Annie Palmer 138/397, Marci Hansen 101-139-166/406, James Johnson 500 Classic: Patti Ehart 241/651, Mary Lauer 220/619, 143, Eulalia Salcidio 153. 155-184-151/490. Perri Toledo 222/579, Georgia Garey 538, Jeanne Ehlers SENIOR MENS TRIO GRANDMAS & GRANDPAS 538, Marsha Williams 205, Ursula Bronner 201. Archie Stull 246-268-195/709, Dominic Antonio 201- Wendell Ledbetter 616, Chuck Patterson 605, John Classics: Richard Greenzweight 235/672, Tina Enriquez 243-178/623, Herman Martin 227-236-202/665, Kenny Mathews 620, B.J. Theiss 564, Jim Burke 563, Joe Erwin 581, Bo Fogel 215/576, Louis Enriquez 619, Pam Findl Wright 191-211-231/633, B.J. 184-199-255/638, Steve 595, Tony Morones 557, Larry Cosgrove 567, Stan Murren 207/571, Sharon Enriquez 211/553, Nancy Cottrell 539, Ritchie 148-217-257/622, Earl Hullett 212-232-200/644, 627, Ray Culp 569, Boylee Inocente 604, Margo McClain Gayle Kirby 210, Deanie Kepner 206. Jim Plante 223-211-258/692, Domenic Saraceno 235-190- 542, Ron McClain Sr. 597, Walter Gist 572, Joe Mathews B’nai Brith Classic: Mark Fienberg 258/662, Roman Agi- 207/632, Cecil Knighton 226-221-179/626, Rick Hunter 554, Yvonne Clarke 552, Ed Brown 570, Cathy Anderson ert 258, Joey Agiert 254/653, Jay Rosen 226/635, Michael 232-254-214/700, Ed Cabs 191-244-225/660, Tony White 512, Art Diemert 530, Don Keith 559, John Welty 500, Do- Halem 234/623, John McComb 613. 202-162-266/630, Bobby Knipple 181-235-215/631, Phil menic Antonio 568. Thursday Pick-A-Ball (4-games): Chip Minot 236/865, Gipson 265-236-225/736, John Dunn 258-222-217/692, RECYCLED TEENS Marja Lopees 157/572, Jeff Johnson 235. Jimmy Hamilton 204-245-226/675, Clark Vandan Berg Pat Erwin 530, Joe Erwin 534, Ed Brown 638, Katie Party Animals: Kurt Osterheldt 279/743, Sharon Weger 214-206-189/609, Jim Burke 203-207-204/614, Al Cowens Oliveira 507, Ning Barcelona 587, Wil Panton 507, B.J. 235/675, Michael Fonvergne 256/699, Michael Pollack 193-225-212/630, Paul Peete 246-207-246/699, Curmit Theiss 594, Al Dimas 501, Art Diemert 662, Divina Buhay 277/693, Michael Ricca 680, Mark Vaughan 265/672, Foster 213-247-192/652, Sonny Dew 193-204-227/624, 543, Eddie Buhay 542, Chuck Ashton 522, Mattie Wylie 540, Elizabeth Fonvergne 223/616, Erica Pollack 204/539, Frank Ed Brown 202-203-203/608, Pat Kinard 245-183-207/635, Tom Spencer 563, Rinze Dykstra 575, Jim Burke 640, Bong Martinez Jr. 247, Allison Thompson 224. Robert Wright 214-224-216/654, Mauro Pendilla 221-190- Cayton 556, Don Keith 569, Wendell Ledbetter 587, Adela Vegas 4 Fun: Jun Tumacay 246/668, Cindy Tumacay 192/603, Ellis Houston 181-244-235/660, Phil Hylton 193- Santos 557, Jorge Fernandez 546, Harold Runyon 562, Paul 209/480, Joel Seguin 226/626, Forrest Fountain 237/621, 244-185/622, Rey Santos 160-240-268/668, Rudy Munzon Morrison 590, Dominic Antonio 619, John Mathews 516, Bill Matt Neiswanger 608, Roger Budlong 242. 202-216-191/609, Jorge Fernandez 199-186-225/610, Dion Charles 566, Ben Jones Sr. 612, Walter Millsap 538, Ella SFVCC Nikkei: Kirk Sasaki 256/686, Noriko Fukunaga Morris Sr. 208-224-200/632, Rick Llaneta 231-218-162/611, Wilson 568, Ron Leidholdt 544. 524, Laurel Nakamoto 190, Russ Yamaguchi 236/683, Art Billy Williams 222, Terry Binuya 204, Ed Hansen 212-202, JUNIORS Wake 247/647, Lois Muraoka 510, Mamo Tashima 248, Ron McClain Sr. 216, Ivory Herd 203, Walter Gist 212, Bob Bobcats Kevin Eto 243. Pearson 226, Billy Scott 203, Tom Pettway 201-200, J.J. Bryan Wong 109-86, Nicholas Newby 102-104, Alex Gon- Saturday PBA Experience: Drew Stern 163/447, Sa- Scott 216, Fale Sula 200-200, Willie Young 214, Josh Hud- zales 82, Chris Borillo 81-128, Emily Jenkins 85-71-106/262, mantha Meyers 170/460. son 204, Rich Kelly 212, Doug Johnson 211, Bobby Collins Larell Woods 147, Chris Bartlett 134, Nataly Iniquez 134. Pin Pals: Karen Collier 458, Ellen Engel 183. 225, Geno Shaw 211, Joe V. Swift 243, Roosevelt Lewis Classified SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS... 215-201, Hugh Kemp 203, Billy Cowens Jr. 232, Ray Givens Darian Jackson 151, Semaj Lewis 175, Daniel Martinez 49’Ers Senior Trio: Richard Greenzweight 257/717, 204-207, Ray Culp 204, Walter Millsap 226, John Mathews 212, Chris Johnson 167-163, Alec Aldapa 214. Carolyn Scherzberg 224/644, Dave Folck 228/681, Bill Robb 225, Wayne Brown 237, Ben Jones Sr. 201, Ron Johnson ADULT-JUNIORS 245/667, Rick Dobris 223/609, Dale Simpson 585, Nancy 200, Wayne Moon 225, Andrey Gibson 222, Clarence Mat- juniors Cottrell 197/506, Carole Peire 200/483, Mary Lauer 176/473, thews 246, Ken Holliday 239, Art Diemert 243. Marc Atangan 216, Maybeline Ocampo 179, Eric Brown Doris Simmons 178/449, Tom Tucker 224. CAL STARS Jr. 185-182, Ronald Lewis 201, Chris Johnson 156-154, Carl Funtimers: Mel Neiditch 266/770, Carolyn Scherzberg Darlene Hom 171-209-150/530, Yvonne Clarke 183-188- Borillo 2112-117, Kaitlynn Soto 163, Nolan Smith II 289/655, 246/648, Hung-Lay Quon 275/651, Rick Dobris 266/696, 140/511, Becky Carroll 164-167-176/507, Nene Camana Lorenzo Viala 152, Alec Aldapa 245. Richard Greenzweight 242/691, Al Reiswig 256/622, Ellie 190-167-141/498, Mattie Wyllie 150-172-174/496, Barbara Adults Alliston 207/570, Arlene Bonino 197/528, Karen McDonald Crawford 140-200-170/510. Willie Ocampo 213, Michael Savols 202, Louis Whitlock 196/518, Marcia Votava 190/494. FUNSTERS II 218-228/628, Shateka Williams 201, Victor Fabian 233, 39’Ers Senior Trio: Steven Herndon 259/709, Carolyn Will Panton 206-202-206/614, Ed McLean 202/567, Ed Paul Mehl Jr. 213-205, Nolan Smith Jr. 214, Ariel Ocampo Scherzberg 222/620, Jose Blanco 245/678, Larry George Hansen 245-246-222/713, Dominic Antonio 236/550, Don 238-251/660, Gabriel Martinez 211-230/639, Matt Mesa 267, 660, Ron Doll 652, Mel Neiditch 237/650, Lucy Tralla Keith 515, Don Kelly 233/549, Jane Simmons 509, Bob Gregg Aldapa 232-218/641. 203/567, Mary Lauer 561, Darlene Redman 207/556, Car- Webb 225/590, Verne Willey 222/524, Art Diemert 214-206- ole Peire 221/513, Tom Roberts 243, Al Reiswig 236, Ellen 220/640, Ron Leidholdt 223/578, Willie Young 235/586, Josh Hogan 191. Hudson 212-226/627, Pat Erwin 203-226/611, Janet Faria JUNIORS...JUNIORS...JUNIORS... 236/603, Joe Erwin 518 Jorge Fernandez 205/590, Boylee Bowling Instructor Sutter Goldminers: Allan Aguilar 102/287, Daniel Contre- Inocente 208/578, Flora Martin 509, Steve Ralph 535, Tom ras 106, Zackery Koons 106/273, Hector Rodriguez 99/271, Spencer 219-213/613, Lee Theiss 213/591, Danne Vann SHERMAN JOSEPH Jonathan Gutierrez 95/250, Salvador Contreras 249. Horn 527, Bob Van Horn 509, B.J. Theiss 265-244-246/755, Bumper Thumpers: Stevan Martinez 106/208, Sasha Fred Meisel 531, Jim Burton 542, Milton Donerson 567, 15 Years Experience Frazier 87/167, Phillip Kaufman 124/196, Aiden Levy-Marks Adela Santos 506, Tua Sula 519, Jim Plante 224-217/606, Available Weekdays or Weekends (no nights) 89/173, Isaac Martel 66/129, Peter Martinez 68/123, Alexis Jim Burke 239/622. Burnett 93/164, Alexis Dominguez 75/144. BIG BEAR $30 - Beginners • $50 - Advanced Junior Royals: Keith Nelson 221/562, Julia Frias (1-14-10) Eric Morris 248-258-215/721, Sid Nakagawa 170/437, Allen Minot 181/479, Justin Pluchino 191/452, 207-259-238/704, Ron Johnson 256-237-203/696, John Call for appointment 626-320-9939 Sevaun Thompson 384, Mark Gagnier 150/381, Bertha Rose Dunn 228-224-232/684, Emmerson Wafer 245-237-199/681, Bowl at Cal Bowl or Keystone Lanes or Del Rio Lanes 140/404, Ashley Brett114/337, Analynne Wallace 110/293, Roscoe Evans 233-225-213/671, John Cliby 194-289- John Nelson 156. 202/685, Ed Cabs 227-243-198/668, Sonny Dew 249-202- Bring a copy of this coupon for a First Lesson Discount We’ll see all you scratch bowlers on Saturday, January 30 216/667, Elmer Cali 243-195-214/652, David Patterson at 1:00 p.m. for our Scratch 6-Gamer Open Doubles. January 28, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 11
A sneak peak at one of the exhibits in the new Museum, Hall of Fame, Training and Research Center in Arlington Texas Page 12 BOWLING NEWS January 28, 2010 Juniors On A Roll At Linbrook Bowl / Newburn Nails 280 In Junior Adult Scratch Doubles by Stacy Rider ANAHEIM — In the THURSDAY LINBROOK JUNIORS, Jessica Quental strolled to the high game of the day with a fabulous 216 game. Andrew Stewart smashed 204. Other highlights of the day included Chris M. Rinner rolled a turkey for 61 piins over average with 177/405, Alex Krebs with 50 pins over average bowling 151, Daniel Robbins 157, Andy Perez 101, Thomas Iriye 193, Kelsey Myers 149, Matt Nickeson 196 and Holly Hoon 156-147-154/457 with a 113 average. Andrew Newburn put together a string of strikes for a super 280 game in the JUNIOR ADULT SCRATCH DOUBLES. He finished the day with 203 for a 671 series. For the juniors, Aaron Wilson started off show but came back strong with high games of 235-215 for a terrific 637 series and Valerie Matsumoto smacked 212-236/605. E.J. Rogers rolled 208-229/618. Other games over 200 were rolled by Andrew Stewart 203, Darrell Wilson 207, Steve Matsumoto 216, J.D. Greenhalgh 206 and Xavier Grunbaum 217. In the BUMPER BUSTERS, Khamron Gardner crushed the pins for 82-114, Chance Batalon scored 101-83, An- thony Pinkerton blasted 68-74, Brittany Fisheli finished with 71-73, Amber Sanderson mixed 70-66, Emily Batalon bowled 68-29 and Aiden Baysa added 53-52. Great bowling, Bumpers! In the SATURDAY LINBROOK JUNIORS, Valerie Matsumoto rolled the high game of the day with a fabulous 235 game. Teammate Garrett Weiss grabbed a great game with 214. Dafne Guardado, 143 average, scored a BIG 202 game and Nicole Tan, 125 average, bowled a TERRIFIC 204 game. Temmates Bobby Hornacek and Thomas Iriye both aced 200 games with 212 and 209, respectively. Chris Gushue crushed 220 and sub Andrew Stewart slammed 213. Other great games were turned in by Dylan Saybrook 104, Nick Gallant with a pair of 190 games for a 532 series, Ryan Gallant 132-115, Patrick Sherry 106, Ronn Eagleton 92, Chris M. Rinner 129, Nick Sanderson 130-113, Nick Hank 75, Christian Cruze 79-71, Natalie Vara 109-112, Matt Vigeant 178-174, Malerie Pattugalan 142, Chris 10 Conway 163 and Janine Uyanga 153. Remember to sign up early for the JUNIOR ADULT VALENTINE’S TOUNAMENT scheduled for Saturday, February 13 at 1:00 p.m. This is only open to prepaid entries and it is only $14 per team. Sign up today! Brian Yamanoha Wins Fifth ABT Championship at AMF Valley View GARDEN GROVE—Brian running the tournament. 12N, 1:30, 3 and 4:30PM. Yamanoha won his fifth ABT The winner of the Senior There will be one special en- championship at AMF Valley sweeper was Cliff Higgins try squad Sunday morning at SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH View on January 16, 2010. with a 711. 10AM with finals to follow. Brian bowled in our 5:30PM The ABT staff and mem- The address for Carter Lanes CHECK-IN 8AM-9:30AM, BOWL AT 10AM squad and shot games of 260, bership would like to thank is 1501 S. Lemon in the city of 294 and 214 for a real fine 768 the management and staff at Fullerton. Their phone num- series with handicap and the AMF Valley View Lanes for ber is 714.526-7725. First GUARANTEED PAYOUT: 1ST $2,000 $300 first place prize. hosting our tournament. Our place with 40 entries and full Our newest champion, Bri- next scheduled event will be bonus pot will be $1100. The /% 3%t1:6 CASH RATIO an Yamanoha, has been bowl- Saturday/Sunday, January 30- entry fee for this tournament is ing for about five years and 31, 2010 at AMF Carter Lanes. $40. We hope to see you Satur- HIGH WOMAN AND HIGH SENIOR (55+) ARE GUARANTEED TO CASH FOR AT LEAST $150 about three years as an ABT Saturday squad times are at day at AMF Carter Lanes! member. Brian was using a Goliath bowling ball drilled at GAMES 4 & 7 - OPTIONAL $20 Bach Bowling Supply for the win this weekend. Brian is a GUARANTEED $500 self taught bowler and has read several books on bowling, and 50&/5&3t4*%&1054*/$-6%&%t#3"$,&54015*0/"- especially a book written by Earl Anthony. Brian also want- GUARANTEED: $100 PAYOUTS FOR SIDE POTS PER GAME ed to thank Randy Beigle for a recent bowling lesson. Brian $200 FOR EACH BLOCK wanted to thank Palos Verde PATTERN: BEATEN PATH (KEGEL) Bowl for letting him practice on Sundays. Brian also want- 2500 Carson St. Lakewood, CA 90712 ed to thank AMF Valley View for hosting the tournament and ABT at Valleyview — Champion, Brian Yamanoha and ABT tXXXDBMCPXMDPN the ABT staff and directors for Director, Rick Niedermayer. January 28, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 13
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National Deaf Bowling News by Connie Marchione Stogryn 273/918, DeGroff 260/887 In So. Calif. Deaf Travel At AMF Carter Lanes Don Glover FULLERTON — The last time the 50th Anniversary So. Calif. Masters Scratch Deaf Traveling League bowled at AMF Carter Lanes, it was Ken DeGroff leading with 278/961 with Darrell Stogryn, just back from Tournament the Deaflympics in Taiwan following with 255/944. Last Sunday in the league’s 2nd round stop at AMF Carter Lanes, the roles were reversed with Stogryn leading and DeGroff 2nd in the league’s honor roll with 11 bowlers including one woman. Both bowlers had a strikefest in their 4th game as Stogryn closed with a 273 after games of 222-191-232 for 9128 to edge out De- Groff’s 260 after games of 231-213-186 for 887. Ed Abakumoff, after games of 169-182, closed with 229-222 for 802 the only Sat. Jan. 30 Sat. Feb. 27 other 800 of the day. In distant 4th was Robert Scott Jr. subbing for Arnold Freedman with 163-200-214-190 for 768 and Leroy Sat. Mar. 27 Sat. Apr. 24 MacMonagle 5th with 159-197-189-219 for 761. The rest were: Bob Jones with 209-202 for 765, Randy Salazar with 213-205 for 746. Jeff Stansell 730, Lonnie Jones Jr. 203/725, AMF Southwest Lanes 7IBLE 2OAD "AKERSFIELD Sharon Caldwell being the 3rd woman to make the list with 201 and taking over the women’s season high series with 720 and Andy 3IX GAMES ACROSS TWELVE LANES Lorenzo Jr. 219/710. But there was a difference as the first trip to AMF Carter Lanes had a list of 14 bowlers with 5 making over 800 (Cash only) (4-games series) and two teams hitting 2900 series for an average $30.00 of 170 per bowler in this 32 bowlers league. This second trip had /PTIONAL 3IDEPOTS AVAILABLE no 2800 series and lower 162 average per bowler. Anyway the league leader Beach Cities again dominated with Bowl at 2pm #HECK IN STARTING AT PM a 16-9 win over 5th place Mid Cities and 2nd place Riverside set phantomradioshow.com back 3rd place El Camino Village into 3rd place by near sweeping hapless Orange County with 22-3win. Sixth place Sunland fought s &OR