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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 Bohn Pulls Off Fairy Tale Victory in PBA World Championship PBA Hall of Famer follows unlikely path to claim 33rd career title, second major LAS VEGAS – Parker also became the second-oldest had one guy compute all of the 2012-13 PBA Tour season con- Bohn III of Jackson, N.J., com- player ever to win the PBA strikes I threw in qualifying tinues next Sunday with the fi- pleted one of the most impres- World Championship (Tom and match play – 415 or 420 nals of the Round1 Japan Cup sive, if unlikely, victories in Baker was 49 years, 192 days – and he put up $1 a pin him- from Tokyo, Japan, at 3 p.m. his hall of fame career, defeat- when he won in 2004). self. We had another guy who ET. The all-new PBA League ing four opponents including “Dreams do come true lives in upstate New York near then makes its debut with a top qualifier Jason Belmonte if you wait long enough, I my brother-in-law Doug Kent live two-hour ESPN telecast of Australia, 254-227, to win guess,” Bohn said. “It was a and his wife Chrissie who had from Thunderbowl Lanes in the PBA World Champion- lot of destiny, a lot of things a 25-foot trailer. He saw what Allen Park, Mich., at noon ET ship at South Point Hotel and working in my favor.” we were doing on our web- on Sunday, Jan. 27. Casino. Bohn, who almost can- site, and filled the trailer with The concluding event of celled his plans to attend the clothes and supplies, and de- PBA WORLD the GEICO PBA World Se- World Series after Super Storm livered it to our area.” CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS ries of Bowling IV, and the Sandy devastated his home Information about the South Point Exhibition Hall, first major championship of state, began his miraculous Striking Out Sandy program Las Vegas Final Standings: the 2012-13 PBA Tour season, title quest with seven strikes in can be found of parkerbohn. 1, Parker Bohn, Jackson, N.J., aired Sunday on ESPN. his first nine frames en route to com. “It’ll be there for a long $50,000. Bohn, who had not won a his victory over MacLelland. time to come, because I can’t 2, Jason Belmonte, Australia, title in more than four years, In the second match, he got tell you how much the people $25,000. captured his 33rd PBA Tour help in overcoming a 10-pin PBA World Champion Parker Bohn III & Family back east have gone through,” 3, Sean Rash, Montgomery, title – and second major – deficit when Page missed a 7 Bohn said. “It’s not going to Ill., $15,000. with a stunning performance pin attempt in the eighth events, but still found myself here to tell you, I had my share get corrected by tomorrow.” 4, Rhino Page, Dade City, Fla., that began when he claimed frame and opened again in the fortunate enough to sneak in to of breaks today.” While the hardships friends $12,000. the 24th and final position in ninth. match play in 24th. I just kept Throughout the World Se- and family faced were fresh 5, Dan MacLelland, Canada, match play by only three pins, The veteran left-hander plugging along. ries, Bohn said he was bowl- on his mind, Bohn might have $10,000. followed by qualifying for the started the semifinal match “The only pin I threw away ing for more than himself. been the happiest he has ever Stepladder Results: Match stepladder finals by only nine against Rash with seven strikes all week was on one fill ball, “My wife and I have creat- been after winning a PBA One – Bohn def. MacLelland, pins. and never trailed. In the title when I threw a 7 pin away. ed a Striking Out Sandy fund. title. 226-218. Match Two – Bohn In the championship round, match, he struck on eight of That’s the only pin I can re- We’re trying to raise funds for “I’m as happy as I can be,” def. Page, 200-170. Semifinal he defeated Canada’s Dan his first 10 shots against Bel- member throwing away the kids who unfortunately lost he grinned. “Now I can say Match – Bohn def. Rash, 278- MacLelland, 226-218; Rhi- monte, but didn’t break away entire week. Every pin mat- everything,” Bohn said. “I that I’m the world champion.” 231. Championship – Bohn no Page of Dade City, Fla., until Belmonte left 10 pins in tered. I only made the top 24 know there are families that ESPN’s coverage of the def. Belmonte, 254-227. 200-170, and reigning PBA the seventh and ninth frames. by three pins, and then I made lost everything, but hopefully Player of the Year Sean Rash “When I look at every- the TV show by less than 10 there will be other people who of Montgomery, Ill., 278-231, thing that’s gone on this pins as well.” can take care of them. We had to advance to the title match week,” Bohn said, hesitating. When he got to the ESPN people who were donating SOUTH POINT to Host ABTA where he defeated Belmonte. “I looked at (my wife) Leslie finals, Bohn believes divine money for every during In winning the World the night before I left and said, intervention came into play. qualifying. All of the money Las Vegas Open Jan 17-18-1 9-20 Championship, Bohn became you know, it’s a tossup over “I do believe my old friend we’re raising is going to buy only the third ever to win a whether I even go. The only (the late Tony Reyes) was look- kids backpacks and things $6,500 Min 1st Place up to $12,500 1st with Bonuses major championship after thankful grace at that point ing down on me and letting me they need for school so they qualifying 24th for match play was we had our power back a stand tall. The biggest key was can hopefully put the past be- ONSITE ENTRIES ARE WELCOME (Mike Aulby won the 1989 couple of hours before I left. going through the nose in the hind them. LAS VEGAS — The ABTA Entry Only Squad (1 in 6½ to U.S. Open and Pete Weber “When I got here, I missed seventh frame against (Rash). “My heart always goes Las Vegas Open is Hosted by Semi Finals). won the 1991 U.S. Open after the first practice session, but A pin rolls out of nowhere and out to kids,” he added. “I’ve the Classy South Point this ** Note: The Sunday AM qualifying 24th), and the 15th lo and behold, I kept going takes out the 4-7, and I get a got five children myself and weekend. On-Site Entries are Squads are Open To Every- overall to accomplish that feat. throughout the week. I never strike. Usually whoever wins I want them to be able to live truly welcome. All Days are one! 1st Time OK ** At age 49 years, 122 days he made the top 16 in any of the has one or two breaks and I’m life as normally as they can. I separate qualifying boards. Sunday 11:45 AM Squad NEW Members join up to Re-Entry Only. 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NATIONAL DEAFby Connie BOWLING Marchione NEWS MARK FISSER 967 WINS SCDB CLASSIC AT AMF CARTER LANES FULLERTON — Southern California Deaf Bowlers held its 50th Deaf Bowlers Handicap Sin- gles Classic last Saturday at AM Carter Lanes and the winner is Mark Fisser for his 4th title. The event drew 36 entries and left-hander Fisser who is the first and only deaf bowler honored for the USBC 1987 Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow, made good on the last (4 PM) squad with score of 967. Previously Fisser, Aviso Viejo had won in 1995, 2000 and 2005.

Fissser’s four games were 227-278-233-181 for 919 plus 48 handicap 967 for the first place prize of $320. He was just 13 pins ahead of Francisco Navarro’s 954 which was rolled on the first (12 Noon) squad with games of 279-172-215-204 for 870 plus 84 handicap. Navarro got the 2nd place prize of $160 plus $25 special prize of high handicap score on the first squad. Although Na- varro’s 279 was the high game of the tournament, he did not enter the optional high game prize. So Fisser’s 278 got the $30 prize.

Third place $75 prize went to Simi Valley’s left-hander Bob Jones with his all twos games of 237-225-211-211 for 884 plus 64 handicap for 948 rolled on the last squad. Fourth place $65 prize claimed by left-hander Jeff Stansell, South Gate for his 931 from 264-201-185-161 for 811 plus 120 handicap made on the first squad.

Former champion (2011) Ken DeGroff, Sunland bowling with zero handicap, made a gallant attempt to win again. But he was stymied by his 2nd game 195 after games of 244-255-236 for 930 in his try in the last squad. However DeGroff cashed in 5th place for $55 and also the high scratch series on the last squad special prize of $25.

One of 3 women who cashed in this Classic, Anita Lorenzo, Thousand Oaks scored 699 for her 4 games plus 224 handicap for 923 placed 6th for $40. She also got the women’s special prize of $25 for the high handicap series.

The last year’s champion Robert Audette, Chino had one bad game of 166 in his 755 plus 164 handicap for 919 to place7th for $35. Dennis Hoffman, Hemet who last October won the Deaf Senior Bowlers of America Match Play Title, rolled 750 plus 160 handicap for 910 to get 8th place $30 prize. Patricia Morford started with the women’s high game 218 in her 664 plus 236 handicap for 900 to place 9th $25. Pablo Yoma, Lake Elsinore rolled his high game 256 in 3rd game of 803 plus 88 handicap 891 for 10th place $25. The last place $25 went to Linda Salcedo, South Gate bowling in this Classic for her first time with 541 plus 340 handicap for 881. Club President Ed Abakumoff got $20 for his 268 optional high game.

Southern California Deaf Bowlers, a non-profit organization which runs the So. Calif. Deaf Traveling League and this 50th Classic with Pres. Abakumoff, Vice President Sharon Caldwell and Secretary-Treasurer Bob Taylor thank the AMF Carter Lanes management for the use of its lanes. DEGROFF TO RUN 1ST ANNUAL $1000 DEAF SINGLES CLASSIC ON MARCH 2 AT CHAPARRAL BOWL SAN DIMAS — At the end of So. Calif. Deaf Bowlers Classic’s prize distributions, Ken DeGroff made a surprise announcement of a new classic for deaf bowlers with guaranteed first place prizes of $1000 for men and $500 for women. Both classics will be on Saturday March 2nd at Chaparral Lanes in Sab Dimas. The entry fees are $50 for men and $45 for women. DeGroff passed out flyers about his tournaments. This writer will get more information from Ken for the next paper. DAVE SNYDER Bowls Rare

Triplicateby Frank Weiler REDLANDS — Dave Snyder bowled a rare 600 (200 - 200 - 200) triplicate series recently in Empire Bowl’s Se- nior Laughlin league, using his favorite . No one Pat Manalo Wins $1000 in I know at Empire Bowl could remember a triplicate with three 200 games. Other then Ultimate Handicap Bowling Tour at a 900 triplicate, Dave’s 600 triplicate seems to me to be the Canoga Park Bowl in Canoga Park coolest. By the way, Dave fol- lowed up his triplicate with a WINNETKA — On Sunday Jan 13th, the UHBT had 30 en- 607 (201 - 203 - 203). tries and yet another new champion by the name of Pat Manalo. Dave used the only bowling The turnouts in the last several UHBT events have been very ball he owns to roll his unique consistent. set. For about twenty years Pat Manalo is a well-respected bowler. He fired a +150 to now he has been using his seize the 1st place prize of $1000. The 2nd place finisher was Brunswick Rhino, serial num- Gerry Manalo with a +140, who took $220. William Ele earned ber DBL0774. Dave keeps $105 for 3rd place with a +108. Mark Andrews won $85 for his green Rhino so shinny at Corbin Bowl 4th place with a +107. “Semper Fi” Luis Boone earned $65 for that it nearly looks new. Dear 5th place with +104. Finally, there was a tie for 6th place. Mike friends, Dave uses this one ball Cohen and Ferdie Alona $55. for strikes and spares and still The sidepot winners were Mike Cohen with 262, Chonthida averages close to 200!!! Athiprayoon with 252, and Chonthida again with 221 for the 1:30 How many scratch bowlers pm squad. The 3:00 pm squad sidepot winners were Pat Manalo do you know who use just one with 270, William Ele with 260, and Veronica Boone with 263. ball? How many use a twenty Thanks a million to everyone who came out and participated. year old ball? I know one, his The UHBT is taking a bye on Jan 20th. Their next event will be name is Dave Snyder. Simply Jan 25th at Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City. Have a great put, Dave is amazing. It is week. amazing that anyone could do what he does with one “weath- ered” ball. AMAZING. By the way, it is amazing what the BOWLING NEWS does every week for SoCal bowlers. We should all tip our hats. WANTED Last Weeks Solution LEAGUE COORDINATOR 5 9 7 8 4 3 2 6 1 8 6 1 2 5 7 3 9 4 PART TIME FLEXIBLE HOURS 3 2 4 9 6 1 7 5 8 2 7 8 5 3 9 1 4 6 CONTACT MIKE 1 4 5 7 2 6 8 3 9 CHAPARRAL 300, 4191 CHINO HILLS PARKWAY 6 3 9 1 8 4 5 2 7 CHINO HILLS,CA 91709 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 1 2 TEL: 909 437 2544 OR [email protected] 9 8 2 6 1 5 4 7 3 7 1 6 4 9 2 6 8 5 January 17, 2013 BOWLING NEWS Page 3

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IDLE BOWLING THOUGHTS “CLEAN SWEEP” ... Larry Doby, the all-time baseball great, the first Afri- can-American to play in the American League, shortly af- by Frank Weiler ter Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National REDLANDS — Keith League, has been accorded one of the world’s unique hon- Forbush rolled a clean series ors, recognition on a postage stamp. recently in Empire Bowl’s As a kid growing up in Paterson, N.J. I admired Doby’s Senior Laughlin League. In skill as an all around athlete who starred in basketball and Citrus Belt circles a clean football as well as baseball. three game series is called a Though Doby never was an avid bowler, he was present “CLEAN SWEEP.” Folks, a at many bowling charity events, and mixed with all the par- clean sweep means you bowl ticipants. Also honored in July on a Forever stamp release three league games with no were fellow Hall of Famers Joe Di Maggio, Willie Stargel open frames! Repeat after me, and Ted Williams. “NO OPEN FRAMES.” Quite ... Jack Mordini, a top executive for many decades at an accomplishment. the American Bowling Congress and United States Bowling Many scratch bowlers bowl Congress pointed out, “There is no other sport that invites clean sweeps because they roll the entire grassroots membership to have an opportunity to 25 or more strikes and make compete for world championships.” ... In many areas of the country, Labor Day week usually few spares. That’s not the signals the start of fall and winter leagues. Nobody seems manly way to do it. That’s not to know exactly why but maybe it’s because for many, the skilled way. Keith For- bowling is a lot of work. bush bowled a clean sweep the ... Carolyn Dorin Ballard has long been rated one of the manly way, the skilled way. best female bowlers in history. “A a youngster Carolyn was Instead of twenty plus strikes, always very competitive and competent, whether it came he had twenty plus spares. to winning a role in a school play or a spot on the bowling Now that’s real bowling, a team”, recalled her mother, Maryann Dorin. “She was proud demonstration of real skill. when she graduated college, but I had second thoughts Keith told me he could not when she told us she was going out on the women’s tour carry two consecutive strikes because she wanted to be the best,” added Mom. It took while bowling thirty clean her some years, but she made it. frames. That means Keith did ... Bowlers praise the good old days, not because the not have a double in his 595 times were better, but because they were better. (201-201-193) clean series. It ... Want to make scoring more difficult? Just allow one is amazing. four pound pin along with the other nine. Great bowling Keith, the ... Through the dedicated work of Peggy Elias over the BOWLING NEWS salutes you past decade, the Eddie Elias Bowling Center at the Uni- versity of Akron stands as a tribue to the founder of the and your fello senior bowlers, Professional Bowlers Association and the remainder that who bowl like real men. Akron was the home of the PBA at it’s beginnings in 1958. My congratulations go out Peggy, widow of Eddie, has spearheaded the Elias Bowling to Citrus Belt President MIKE Scholarship tourney at Akron U. It is unique in that no entry RADDEMAN and his awards fee is charged. committee (RICK HILL and Funds are always needed for the scholarships and to THERESE LLOYD) for devel- present interesting PBA exhibits. This event could serve as oping such a great local award. a model for other colleges. Mail a donation, large or small, The Citrus Belt also awards a THURSDAY to Department of Development. The University of Akron, patch for a 750 series, a Dutch Edward G. Elias Bowling Scholarship, P.O. Box 2203, Ak- 200 game, step ladder series, a ron, Ohio 44398-9649. triplicate series and for leaving ... Many golf tournaments pay more for a top 20 finish the Rotten Orange. Jan. 17th @ 12:30 PM than a pro bowler earns in a season. Golf has the advan- By the way, the Citrus tage of huge crowds that generate hugh amounts of mon- Belt clean sweep award is a ey, but they also have some impressive help from spon- wonderful red, white and blue sors. It’s long past the time when some of these sponsors cloth patch, three inches in support bowling events. Bowlers long have been spenders diameter. The patch contains for the products of sponsors. ... Everyone likes a good loser. You can’t help but like a two crossed brooms on a white 300 POT good loser, unless it’s your doubles partner. field with blue border. Carryover Handicap - 100% of 200 Round 1 Game #1 $22 Based on 1. 2011-2012 Highest House Average presents Game #2 $25 2. 2011-2012 Book Average Game #3 $32 ( new average as of April 15, 2012 ) Ties Split No Book Current Average/ Please bring league sheet.

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22500 Town Circle, Suite 2030, Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley Mall, CA92553. Phone: 951-697-0260 January 17, 2013 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 Kurt Valmonte First ABTA Championship Faye Josafat Hits Match Series $1,092 • LeStar Walker Bowls Maxey, Garcia, Athiprayoon Hit Match Game Share $3,500 3-6-9 is $2,200 • Match Series estimated at $1,400 • Match Game $3,500 ABTA at South Point Hotel & Casino for Las Vegas Open ANAHEIM — We returned $1,880 paid out in doubles and vance. Joey and Jonathan fin- to Linbrook where we saw a 34 paid spots with low to cash ished in fourth and fifth getting huge last squad that gave us of 1426. checks for $110 each. 220 entries on Saturday for The semi-finals took the Our semi-final match was a great day of bowling. The floor and, finishing in first was all set now, and would pit the cut scores were High +108 Mark Fisser with a +193 to sit tenth and sixth seeds from for the men and +66 for the out and bowl for the title. A the semis against each other. women, on a medium shot this close second was Jon Baraca In the weekly “horses”, we week. The Super Seniors add- at +156 so he would sit out the would see Kurt paying $47 Kurt Valmonte Was Tops at Linbrook Bowl - Kurt won his first ABTA Title and $2,700 top prize. ed to the board (two men and first round of the Single elim and Vuong paying $35 if they From the Left are Jon Baracca, Kurt’s pretty wife, Kurt Valmonte, Mark Fisser (runnerup) Gerrit one Woman) Bob Selner +100, finals. Fisser, our top seed would win their match. This Fisser a ABTA Supporter and old time ABTA Member Bill Cozand who visited us at Linbbrook. Robert Ricketts + 75, and Patti had the honor of drawing the was again another good match The title game was set. thank the ABTA, its staff and ABTA Brode +33. Super seniors are Match Game worth $3,500. that would go down to the tenth Linbrook Bowl Jan. 12, 2013 men 63 and over, and for the Mark drew a 169. After a re- frame before it was decided. It would be our top quali- Julie for all her support. 1 kurt Valmonte 716 $1,000.00 The weekly sponsor ball Cash & Carry $1,700.00 women you just need to be a view of all the scores bowled, Kurt started out with a spare fier Mark Fisser going against 2 mark Fisser 793 $500.00 Kurt Valmonte. Mark would winner was Greg Kokanour. 3 vuong Do 723 $200.00 young 55. That would give us we had three bowlers who shot and that brought up Vuong 4 jonathan Barraca 756 $110.00 start out with an open. Kurt Winners of the raffle held this 5 joey Nepomuceno 715 $110.00 52 bowlers making it to the that score. The winners were who opened up with a double. 6 Angelito Hilvano 741 $105.00 semi-finals. During the 4 pm Matt Garcia, Shelly Maxey, Kurt would miss the four pin came up and got two strikes. week were Freddy Zamora, 7 rithy Ath 721 $105.00 William Garrett, and William 8 rachel Macias 60% 688 $63.00 squad, we had ABTA Veteran and Chonthida Athiprayoon. in the second frame and then Mark came up and got a dou- 9 Deborah Sanders 660 $105.00 ble. Kurt came up in his 3rd & Ele for regular entries. Win- 10 Thomas Licauco 60% 748 $60.00 Le Star Walker bowl a perfect They each took home $1,166. get a spare in the third. Vuong 11 Anthony Ta 738 $100.00 4th frames with spares, while ning an entry for our Las Ve- 12 kent Maruyama 720 $100.00 game, 300, at Linbrook, Con- We still have two full pots, so came up in his half of the third 13 stan Por 719 $100.00 grats to Le Star. He is One of it will be $3,500 at South Point with another strike to pull Mark would come up in his gas event was Robert Ricketts 14 wai (Roy) Li 715 $100.00 4th & 5th to spare. But still and Samson Kong. Winning a 15 le’Star Walker 710 $100.00 the Good Guys!! Hotel & Casino with a third within seven pins. But an open 16 Beth Borci 666 $100.00 trail by 45 pins. Kurt would $20 bracket entry was Ronald 17 jimmy Wong 701 $90.00 High qualifiers for the tour- pot started that is at $140. in the fourth put Kurt back in 18 jerry Chang 695 $87.50 open in the 5th & 6th frames, Sanchez and Dennis Cisterna. 19 kenny Kwan 693 $85.00 nament were Kurt Valmonte This would bring us to our control. Kurt would come up 20 Chao Lin 692 $85.00 for the men with a +221 and top 16 Match Play finals. In with a couple of strikes in his while Mark came up with See our ad for address and 21 jeff Taino 683 $82.50 strike in the 6th & 7th frames directions. You can check our 22 som Seng 683 $82.50 for the women it was Tess the first round, the seven los- two frames, but Vuong would 23 Derrick Brown 681 $80.00 to pull within 15 pins. Kurt website (www.abta1.com) for 24 Don Quitangon 673 $80.00 Dizon with a +121. They will ers were Beth Borci, Le Star come up and match that. Kurt 25 Chris Kelly 670 $77.50 would match and double to schedule and directions. If you 26 lito Dizon 666 $77.50 get a paid entry into a future Walker, Wai Li, Stan Por, Kent in the sixth got a third strike 27 matt Garcia 662 $75.00 regular ABTA event. Each Maruyama, Anthony Ta, and and then an open in the sev- pull back out to a 22 pin lead have changes in address please 28 Tess Dizon 660 $72.50 and not look back. He would send your new address via the 29 han Seung Shon 659 $72.50 week our top seed draws the Thomas Licauco, each will enth, he led by 26 pins at that 30 hong Kha 657 $70.00 finish out with a 185/243 to comments tab on our website. 31 Ben Bagaoisan 653 $70.00 Match Series, and this time it get $100. In the second round, point. Vuong would come up 32 michael Kong 647 $67.50 Marks 191/215 and take home Make Plans for our next 33 Bob Selner (SS) 647 $67.50 was worth $1,092. Kurt drew the four losers were Deborah with a strike in the seventh and 34 steve Brode 646 $65.00 a 536. We had one bowler that Sanders, Rachel Macias, Rithy a spare in the eighth would pull his first ABTA title. He would event at South Point Hotel & 35 leny Urrutia 640 $65.00 take home $1,000 for the vic- Casino starting on January 36 rita Sparks 60% 639 $37.50 bowled the score and it was Ath, and Angel Hilvano with him within 3 pins. Kurt came 37 Dennis Kelsey 637 $62.50 tory and an additional $1,700 17th where we start our 4 day 38 Ada Wong-Hum 633 $60.00 Faye Josafat, she took home each getting checks of $105. up with a spare and strike his 39 kmel Cunanan 630 $60.00 $1,092. Faye was buying the This would get us down eighth and ninth frames. That for Cash and Carry, to give Las Vegas event. Global 900 40 glen Kim 612 $60.00 will be there. 900 Global will 41 steven Alford 609 $59.00 beer:_))) We will estimate to the final five bowlers. The would bring Vuong up in the him a total of $2,700. Mark 42 ginalynn Velarde 605 $59.00 (One of the Good Guys) would have a ball demo on Saturday 43 Tip Jeensalute 598 $59.00 the Match Series at $1,400 at weekly horses are paying a low ninth and tenth frames. Vuong 44 hyun Oh Park 595 $58.00 take home $500 for his second afternoon 1:00 PM plus you 45 robert Ricketts (SS) 593 $58.00 South Point Hotel & Casino of $35, Vuong Do, to a high started out with strike in the 46 David Owens 589 $58.00 event. David Emrich outlasted of $94, Joey Nepomuceno. In ninth to match Kurt to stay place finish. have the option to get the new 47 juan Sandoval 587 $57.00 Bullet Train with your entry. 48 val Wise 587 $57.00 the field in the 3-6-9 pot. He one match, the tenth seed Kurt within 3 pins. But he left the Champion Kurt Valmonte 49 David Godinez 560 $57.00 is from Westminster and used Join us this weekend for 50 michael Villarreal 540 $56.00 would miss on his first shot. Valmonte versus Joey Ne- 4 pin on his first ball and got 51 Patti Brode (SS) 477 $56.00 a Storm Vivid drilled by David our Big event at the South 52 george Parker DNS F/E He will get a $50 consulation. pomuceno (the eleventh seed) the spare .That would bring DOUBLES We will go for $2,200 next was another of Kurt’s run at Kurt up just needing a mark Yamaguchi. He is married to Point Hotel and Casino Janu- 1 kent Maruyama / ary 17th thru the 20th. Each matt Garcia (LH) 1565 $140.00 week at South Point Hotel & trying to get to the title match. to advance. He would get a a very pretty lady, Leslie. He 2 le Star Walker / would like to say thank you to day is Separate Qualifying. vuong Do 1558 $120.00 Casino. He would take down Joey strike and then a spare to finish 3 steve Brode / his wife for all her support and Onsite entries are warmly wel- le Star Walker 1549 $110.00 In our optional doubles, fin- and advance to the semi-final out with a 200/238 to Vuong’s 4 michael Villarreal (LH) / ishing in first were Kent Mar- match. In the other match, it 223/244 and advance to the countless hours watching him come and it all begins Thurs matt Garcia (LH) 1539 $100.00 eve 9:30 PM Jan 17 w a $600 5 kenny Kwan / uyama and Matt Garcia with was Vuong Do the sixth seed title match. Vuong would take bowl. Thanks to his brother Anthony Ta 1519 $100.00 Kevin for getting him back Bonus. 6 william Garrett / a 1565 for $140. Finishing in versus Jonathan Barraca the home $200 for his third place le Star Walker 1517 $90.00 into bowling, the ABTA, his We will have a bye after 7 Chris Kelly / second was Le Star Walker second seed. This match saw finish. For those lucky “inves- vuong Do 1501 $90.00 and Vuong Do with a 1558 Vuong who was on his game tors” that had Kurt as a horse, bowling team mates Sue Oka- Las Vegas and resume regular 8 matt Garcia (LH) / moto, Ryan Mangahas, the rest ABTA Action Feb. 2 at Ac- Darren Garcia 1493 $80.00 for $120. There was a total of and took down Jonathan to ad- he paid $47. 9 som Seng / of his family, specially mom tion Lanes in El Monte. It is michael Villarreal (LH) 1486 $80.00 10 vuong Do / Elma, dad Lito, the ABTA and SUPER BOWL SPECIAL and steve Brode 1485 $70.00 (562) 868-7164 www.abta1.com (562)-228-3960 (Cell) each entrant will get chance 11 steve Brode / its Staff. vuong Do 1485 $70.00 to pick the score of the Super 12 Deborah Sanders / ABTA “Tournament” Mark Fisser, Second Place, matt Garcia (LH) 1478 $70.00 used Global Hook drilled by Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 3. Each 13 jeff Taino / vuong Do 1474 $60.00 ABTA-Annual LAS VEGAS Open Missy Bellinder. Mark is mar- squad you bowl (Plus the first 14 vuong Do / stan Por 1471 $60.00 ried to Natalie and they have 100 Entrants will get a Free 15 marvin Crowder / five children, Brandon, Ryan, Square for Prizes in a Special matt Garcia (LH) 1471 $60.00 January 17-18-19-20 16 steve Brode / Dylan, Kayla, and Bryanna. Pool) FREE. Each quarter jeff Taino 1465 $50.00 17 Chris Kelly / He would like to say thank you there will be a free prize, David Owens 1463 $50.00 raffles, and Pools for the Super 18 steve Brode / 9777 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV (702) 796-7111 to his parents and his family stan Por 1462 $40.00 for all their support, specially Bowl game on Sunday, Feb. 3. 19 vuong Do / Take I-15 to Silverado Canyon Rd East one block then right to parking areas jonathan Barraca 1460 $40.00 his wife Natalie for all her pa- Whoever picks Closest to the 20 william Garrett / Open to New Members 209 and Under with Average Verification Only vuong Do 1453 $40.00 tience, the ABTA and its Staff. score wins, plus 3 2nd, 3rd 21 michael Kong / Join for Only $10 Men 55+ Ladies 49 + Free Membership giang Huynh 1451 $40.00 Father Gerrit is an ABTA Reg- and 4th place also win. It’s 22 vuong Do / st st ular and a great guy married to Fun and Free. JOIN US at Ac- Bob Selner 1447 $30.00 23 william Garrett / $6,000 min 1 $12,500 1 w/Bonuses Millie. Great People here. tion Lanes. steve Brode 1444 $30.00 24 kent Maruyama / Vuong Do, third Place, is Then Feb. 9 we will visit Darren Garcia 1440 $30.00 Brackets--Match Game--Match Series—3-6-9-- Doubles--Side Pots—Horses 25 David Quon / from Anaheim and used the Mission Hills Bowl in Mis- Anthony Ta 1439 $30.00 Men/Women Qualify Separately / Each Day is a Separate Qualifying Board Storm drilled by Ben Mach. sion Hills. Hope to see YOU 26 Chris Kelly / kmel Cunanan 1436 $30.00 FEES He is single but seeing Julie in Las Vegas. Drive Safely. 27 michael Kong / samson Kong 1436 $30.00 another one of our fine lady On-site entries are welcome 28 lito Dizon / Special: Get Bullet Train 900 Global Ball and entry for $215 jeff Taino 1435 $20.00 bowlers. He would like to see you there. 29 vuong Do / (Normal value of ball is $239+) john Gonzales 1435 $20.00 30 steve Bryant / Regular Entry $100-$93-$83 & $75 ($96 prepaid) vuong Do 1435 $20.00 st 31 vuong Do / Reduced Entry Pays $3,000 1 $69-$59 & $54 Ed Abarca 1431 $20.00 32 jeff Taino / BONUSES Bob Selner 1427 $20.00 33 steve Bryant / $300.00 if Prepaid by Dec 31 • $600.00 if qualifying Thursday squads & winning steve Brode 1426 $20.00 $300.00 qualifying Friday Squads • $150.00 qualifying saturday squads 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 34 kenny Kwan / Andy Yu 1426 $20.00 $600.00 if bowled 29 or more squads since Jan 11, 2012 • $150 with ABTA logo shirt $150 if using 900 Global Ball • Cash-n-Carry pays $115-$1 in this special event up to $4,600 FINANCIAL REPORT Cut Scores SQUADS Men: SAT + 108 Women: SAT + 66 Super Seniors: Thursday Jan 17 $600 Bonus 9:30 PM-11:00 PM & 12:30 AM Bob Selner (100), Robert Ricketts (75), Friday Jan 18 $300 Bonus 12:00 PM-1:00 PM-2:30-4:00-BREAK-9:30 PM-11:00-12:30AM Patti Brode (33) High Qualifer (Free Entry) Saturday Jan 19 12:00 PM-1:00PM-2:30PM-4:00PM-OIL-6:30PM-8:15PM-9:15PM & 11:30 PM Men: Kurt Valmonte + 221 Sunday Jan 20 9:00 AM-10:15AM (takes 1 in 6 ½) Women: Tess Dizon +121 3 - 6 - 9: David Emrich 11:45 AM Re-Entry Only Squad (1 in 6½ to Semi Finals) Match Game: 169 - Matt Garcia, Shelly Maxey, Chonthida Athiprayoon Match Series: 536 - Faye Josafat ** Note: The Sunday AM Squads are Open To Everyone! 1st Time OK ** RAFFLE WINNERS 900 Global Ball - Sponsor Greg Kokanour Sunday 11:45 AM Squad RE Entry Only (You must have already bowled In Event) regular Entry Freddy Zamora regular Entry william Garrett regular Entry william Ele 3-6-9 Roll-off 1:30 PM Sunday Semi Finals at 1:45 PM vegas Entry robert Ricketts vegas Entry Samson Kong $20 Bracket Cert. ronald Sanchez Estimated 110 to Semis/Cash $20 Bracket Cert. 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Top 32 to the single elimination finals Prize Fund 222 $5,324.50 Paid Entries 22 @ 56 $1,232.00 Regardless of Entries Min Guarantee 56 Men 14 Women and 5 Super Seniors (added) Optional Sidepots $1,615.00 Doubles $1,880.00 Faye Nabs the Match Series Pot $1,092- “ Ms Lucky” Faye 3-6-9 $50.00 Cash & Carry $1,700.00 Global 900 Ball Demo on Saturday 1:00PM to 3:45 PM Its Fun and Free Josefat (left) is congratulated by Bob Smith. She hit the Match Match Series $1,092.00 Match Game $3,500.00 Join us Series and $1,092 with her fine 536 series. Faye said “it’s the Shirt & Trophy $88.00 best 536 I have ever had”. Total Payout $26,381.50 Page 6 BOWLING NEWS January 17, 2013 ON-SITE ENTRIES ACCEPTED - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

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GARDEN GROVE — Bo Manalo won the ABT Orange County tournament at AMF Valley View Lanes on Saturday, January 12. Bo is an engineer and is married to Magnolia and they have a daughter, Marissa. This was Bo’s second win. He has been bowling for about six years, three years with ABT (along with his brothers, Gerry, Alex and Pat). Bo bowls league at Matador Bowl and has a 290 game and 710 series to his credit. He was using a Storm Victory Road drilled by Carl at ProZone in Mission Hills for the win. Bo wanted to thank his wife, daughter and brothers for their love and support. He also wanted to thank Gerry, Alex, and Pat for helping him with his game. Bo also wanted to thank Valley View for hosting the tournament and the ABT for running the tourna- ment. He plans on using his winnings for the upcoming ABT Winter Nationals.

FONTANA — Ed Abarca won the ABT Citrus event at Deer Creek Lanes on Sunday, January 13. Ed lives in Imperial Beach, and is a multi-title champion. He has been bowling for about 30 years and has been an ABT member for 27 years. Ed does his league bowling at Sea N Air Bowl and Kearny Mesa in San Diego. Ed was using a Storm Vivid drilled by Ben Mach for the win. Ed wanted to thank God for His blessings. Ed also wanted to thank Leny Urrutia and his children, Krystle, Kay and Marlon for their support and encouragement and Ben for taking care of his equip- ment. Ed wanted to thank Deer Creek Lanes for hosting the tournament and the SoCal staff for running the tournament. Ed plans using part of his winnings for the upcoming Winter Nationals. Ed’s hobbies include bowling and movies.

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pepper 216/561, Janet Love 213/530, Joann Culpepper 520, Marcel Vandross 241/587. Laughlin Bowler Bears: Jonathan Gale 269/736, Byron Canoga Buirdine 241/634, Danny Alcayde 224/621, James Talley 572, Julie Grabinski 183/516, Elaine Harmon 501. Park Bowl BOWL CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT Fil-Am Bowlers: Jojo Jasmin 257/696, Vic Hidalgo 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 260/696, Som Seng 238/659, Freddie Catamisan 259/655, 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS www.canogaparkbowl.com 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 Tres Catalasan 259/655, Rey Santos 651, Chris Abing E-mail:[email protected] 250/649, James Borillo 626, Stephen Gaucin 626, Jean LAKEWOOD — It looks like all the leagues are back in Colian 236/607, Faye Josafat 211/562, Veronica Lagmay WINNETKA — The weather in the Valley has been ex- action here at Cal Bowl. We are eager to report all those 213/552, Beth Colian 545. tremely cold. In fact, it’s been freezing in some areas. But high scores, so here we go... Happy Bowlers Forever: (scratch series) Mark Algiers that didn’t affect some of the bowlers here at Canoga Park Marcus Lemons Vegas Outlaws: Vernon Adams 459, John Pekarcik 382, Ruben Luna 314, Jimmy Wood Bowl. Kelly Gold in the 470 Scratch Travel League was 289/811, Ramiro Garcia 684, Curtis McCann 665, Darrion 294, Harold Koop 252, Joel Schmidt 236, Wanda Jubard PERFECT, PERFECT with a 761 Series on Tuesday, Janu- Tipton 258/663, Alonzo Lemons 268/660, Patrick Merola 434, Diane Mallett 312, Marianne Tochluk 270, Janet Cul- ary 8th! Congratulations on your back to back “300’s”!!! 269/651, Mark Fowler 647, Deb White 245/653, Liza Ag- bertson 244. (scratch games) Steve Kowalski 175, Travis On that same date, only this time it was in the evening, oncillo 242/647, Crystal Barker 248/635, Dana Dadaian Jenkin 145, David Abel 128, Mark Desmond 114, Tom Vince Koeller bowled another “300” game in the Comedi- 614, Darylynn Davis 588, Cynthia Maloles 574, Stephanie Whitlock 92, Cheryl Demaree 118, Emily Spivey 118, Na- ans league. Jones 566. dine Anderson 98, Phyllis Hearn 60. January 8th will be a date remembered here at Canoga Grandma’s/Grandpa’s: Robert Kordich 213/605, Don Cal Stars: Lucy Sieple 211/589, Bheth Alcayde 190/548, Park Bowl. Congratulations to both Kelly and Rick on their Keith 205/580, Billy Williams 202/578, Ike Sanders 253/576, Darlene Hom 211/545. Side-pots—Game One: Lucy Seiple perfect games! Donna May 191/558, Dennis Galgana 201, Ken Seiple Sr. 233; Game Two: Bheth Alcayde 179; Game Three: Betty Let’s take a look at the other high scores now that the 566, Walter Gist 546, Paul Morrison Jr. 521, Rinze Dykstra 197. leagues are back from all those “byes”. 520. Big Bear: T.Q. Sulton “Sour Apple”. Jimmy Hamilton Eagles: Rick Gamboa 259/735, Gladys Stevenson 536, C.A.U.L.: Welcome Back! Jonathan Gale 248/716, Gary 263/697, Vince Cervantes 256/685, Benjie Calinawan 677, Cindy Macklin 203/520, Joe Myers 257/678, Ed Jones Treadaway 234/673, RJ Guimond 255/663, Donald Peder- Sonny Dew 241/670, Leon Bradford 236/656, Emmerson 211/614, Ron Craig 214/564, Mike Brackin 222/554. sen 232/636, Kevin Walker 232/608, Reggie Hart 587, Dan Wafer 255/643, Jeff Cureton 639, Harold Dubose 246/627, River Maniacs: Jude Niles 289/733, Monise Kelly Franceschi 535, Andy Clark 233/534, Chris Chinnici 533, Ken Seiple Jr. 234/620, David Patterson 619, John Dunn 226/629, David Athans 723, Robert Joseph 275/702, Jer- Skye Zbur 532, Lori Gilmore 188/512, Wendy Goetz 484. 264/615, Carol Egenias 574, Betty OQuinn 222/571, Beth emy Pearson 268/695, Vince Koeller 689, Sharon Weger Cal Bowleros: Jessica Antes 224/604, Brenda Durnin Alcayde 201/557, Lillie Darden 224/556. 203/586, Renae Englehart 210/535, Lucy Tralla 531, Alex- 211/590, Charlene Peterson 213/575, Carole Fischer 535, V.A.: John Doval 667, Steve Bertaux 534, Raymond Carter andra Athans 528, Rick Godin 288, Scott Crawford 269. Mary Smyth 221/532, Pat Erwin 511, Karen Witt 508. Side- 471, Joe Morse 465, Dan Martinez 406, Maggie Ashby Monday Nite Madness: Jerome Hampton 265/726, pots—Game One: Mary Smyth 242; Game Two: Jessica 504, Phyllis Belton 484, Leon Rudolph 242, Armand Ivory Dayve Spencer 447, Joan Yacovone 164, Steven Schulkin Antes 224; Game Three: Charlene Peterson 214. 194, Michelle McGarry 198, Sue Somes 166, Sean Ashby 224/606, MIke Hahn 215/571, Martin Torres 531, Bob Kings and Queens: Leon Bradford 268/709, Curtis Mc- 184, Chris Duff 184, Dennis Duff 150. Pfleger 512. Cann 686, Leonard Ruis Jr. 685, Hank Baber Jr. 246/683, JUNIORS 470 Scratch Travel: Kelly Gold “300-300/761”, Nancy Sonny Dew 257/669, Gerald Williams Jr. 267/654, Mike The Juniors are back in action and here are their scores Kato 235/635, Connie Wannomae 597, Cindy Dominguez Haynes 249/654, Nathaniel Hampton 652, Necole Johnson from week 14. 580, Farol Brifman 242/574, Darlene Hudson 235, Georgia 225/650, Donna Owen 228/622, Michelle Criswell 590, Yen Classifieds: (scratch series) Semaj Lewis 469, Davon Garey 215. Lach 230/590. Love 429, Aaron Wong 418, Bryan Wong 405, Shavon Comedians: Vince Koeller “300”, Michael Pollack Ramona Ladies: Julie Grabinski 597, Becky Carroll 429, Love 370. 269/733, Sharon Weger 555, Asia Powell 207, Ruben Doreen Savolskis 214. Side-pots—Game One: Julie Gra- Mini-Bees: (scratch series) Nathan Bergevin 129, David Sarkissian 264/724, Scott Crawford 705, Larry Feinberg binski/Doreen Savolskis 234; Game Two: Julie Grabinski Sahagun 93, Maggie Mariani 114. 266/701, Russ Gothrick 699, Carol Asher 203/529, Rachel 274; Game Three: June Murty 214. Bobcats: (scratch series) Kameron Agulto 400, Michael Steinberg 504, Ron Riffert 258. Sierra Bugs: Anna VonMuegge 514, Kelle Falbo 507, Penuliar 395, Edward Benavidez 386, Brennan Wingfield Copper Bucket: Joe Myers 268/705, Becky Ruiz Pamela Johnson 200/504, Stephanie Graves 497. Side- 363, Andy Arsenault 343, Marc Penuliar 326, Nolan Fox 185/505, Randy Johnston 229/637, Gary Diesso 243/630, pots—Game One: Mattie Wylie 202; Game Two: Liz Maddy 320, Guy Gainer 223, Le’Ana Perez 311. Aaron Story 248/629, Bob Tonyan 245/589. 194; Game Three: Pam Johnson 221. Adult/Youth: Latasha Love “Sour Apple.” (scratch se- 500 Classic: Connie Wannomae 218/592, Leah Smith Captain & Crew: Candy Wyatt 188/504, Mel Leach ries) Adults—Edward Buckreis 654, Allen Teller 502, Ja- 228/576, Jan Sandman 247/575, Mary Lauer 234/568, Pe- 192/502, Shirley Dohrman 495, Sandy Cotcher 202. net Love 508, Maria Kennedy 505. Youth—Matthew Tet- tra Kaun 547, Arlene Bonino 213. Senior Men’s Trio: Kyle Patterson “Sour Apple”. Rick ter 468, Morgan Kennedy 323, Latasha Love 315, Brianna The Classics: Louis Enriquez 203/542, Bo Fogel Llaneta 254/696, Tony Morones 688, Jimmy Hamilton 684, Buckreis 237. 217/554, Stella Martinez 256/508, Mark Lenhoff 202/538, Mauro Pendilla 257/675, Anthony Smith 287/670, Jacob Rean Luttrell 214/524, Pam Findl 522, Stella Martinez 508, Culpeppeer 258/667, Josh Hudson 247/666, Ed Brown Gayle Kirby 507, Pam Blake 204. 663, Larry Gray 663, Charles Gleason 662, Art Jackson Short N Sweet: Dale Rubin 232/650, Shana Joseph 259. Pickwick Bowl 223/567, Elmer Bernal 238, Dave Templeton 225/613, Long Beach School Employees: Al Fagafa 639, Fred 921 Riverside Dr. Kevin Gross 600, Gary Gladstone 596, Anthony Pavlowsky Faniel 552, Eugene Carter 478, Maota Bahr 558, Becky 578, John Gavert 226, Ricky Valenzuela 220. Carroll 478, Kim Agulto 400, Billy Williams 214, J.J. Scott Burbank, CA 91506 SFVCC Nikkei: Sho Kadonaga 245/654, Noriko Fu- 196, Dan Ewaskey 170, Shirley Ammon 225, J. Robinson by Janie (818) 842-7188 kunaga 211/589, Pei Eto 213, Mas Suruki 225/616, Yoshi 172, Marilyn Robinson 136. Kawamura 223/615, Kevin Eto 224/610, Art Wake 577, Cal Stars: Kim Eastwood 218/559, Aida Macabuhay Can you believe this weather we’re having? It’s awe- Tami Shiotani 577, Hisako Kokubo 545, Katsuko Fujita 511, 212/548, Yvonne Clarke 538, Darlene Hom 503, Betty some! Yeah, I know it’s cold and windy a bit, but wow...it’s Don Kobayashi 226. Moss 201. Side-pots—Game One: Becky Carroll/Patsy refreshing for a change. The best thing to do with weather 201; Game Two: Kim Eastwood 218; Game Three: Betty like this is to go to Pickwick and work up a sweat rolling a JUNIORS Moss 233. few games. We have specials during the week you really 8 For 8: Justin Dean 125/231, Rory Winter 101/187, Funsters: Rick Seneris “Sour Apple”. Chris Abing should check out. They’re enough to warm the soul. James Gouo 101/185. 279/738, Glenn Merchant 268/715, Josh Hudson 265/674, Starting January 22nd, Tuesday, at 3:30 in the afternoon Junior Royals: Justin Pluchino 235/680, Keith Nelson Willie Panton 238/645, JoJo Jasmin 248/645, Willie Young is an after school youth league for ages 6 to 17 years old. 202/583, Justin Nguyen 198/539, Erik Godin 519, Julia 226/619, Ben Jones 233/592, Eduardo Buhay 583, Steve The kids will get basic instruction by our Certified Junior Frias 482, Moe Fienberg 181, Kayla Bernstein 205. Roepke 259/581, Art Diemert 578, Boylee Inocente 224/576, Coach, Tish Plotkin, learn scoring and lane components Rick Seneris 572, Pat Erwin 210/551, Divina Buhay 536, and more if they request it. A price you can’t pass up at 2 SENIORS Danne VanHorn 528, Julie Grabinski 506, Juanita Mitchel games per week for 10 weeks and only $6.00 per week per It’s time for our SENIOR ALIBI NO-TAP TOURNA- 200. Side-pots—Game One: Ben Jones 273; Game Two: bowler. Come on down and take a peek or call Janie @ ext MENT on Tuesday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m. Coffee and Chris Abing 279; Game Three: Josh Hudson 244. 349 and let her know you want in. Donuts will be served. Invite your friends and we’ll see Mega Vegas: Ken Di Iorio 266/714, Jonathan Gale 278/665, Standing sheets are slim this time, I guess due to the you on the lanes. Eric Motschwiller 236/651, Bob Johnson 258/646, Billy holidays and all but here are the scores: 49’Ers Senior Trio: Howard Rovner 252/702, Carolyn Foster 611, Andy Torres 607, Janet Love 212/554, Edward Sunday Vegas: (scr) Setu Molia 244, Cynthia Estrada Scherzberg 224/549, Richard Greenzweight 235/627, John Newby 236. 181, John DiPietro Sr. 639, Christine Mochinaga 515. Kelley 224/620, Gary Faught 211/594, John Lanni 213/565, L.B. Go Getters: Welcome Back To Another Short Season (hdcp) Val Hoag 277, Aileen CamCam 261, Dayn Esquivel Mary Lauer 201/534, Eloise Valencia 202/504, Bev Zietz League. Steve Anderson 517, Patrick Afan 457, Boogie 765, Loma Afifi 756. 178/465, Barbara Vaccarello 193/454. Ambrey 403, Kelly Barnes 488, Josie Munson 369, Larry Senior Swingers: (scr) John Kanda 216, Seiki Tluczek Funtimers: Richard Greenzweight 237/666, Carolyn Martinez 181, Danny Collins 181, Peewee Munson 161, 179, Ace Williams 536, Kay Samuelson 433. (hdcp) Larry Scherzberg 257/663, John Kelley 254/632, Al Reiswig Tracey Thorpe 156, Debbie Thorpe 122. More bowlers McDonald 228, Mary Sorenson 211, Dick Bay 626, Mary 225/620, Ron Doll 224/607, Keith Hazard 234/600, Kar- promised to show up this week! Sorenson 616. en McDonald 193/545, Lucy Tralla 192/536, Carol Berry Recycled Teens: Dominic Antonio 214/597, B.J. 217/591, Wed. Nite Hdcp: (scr) Manny Olivar 266, Kristine Con- 195/525, Carole Peire 524, Robert Adams 224, Ron Doll Jerry Cocks 232/560, Rob Kordich 197/558, Frank Grand- tangco 224, Alec Reid 708, Helen Lao 582. (hdcp) Erik 224, Bev Zietz 210. staff 203/548, Jim Burke 546, Ben Jones Sr. Sr. 545, Olango 286, Michelle Dunn 234, Mahesh Vanasia 724, 39’Ers Senior Trio: Jose Blanco 236/679, Mary Lauer Ken Seiple Sr. 213/544, Ron Leidholdt 526, Donna May Margie Silverman 683. 222/616, Mel Neiditch 244/639, Howard Rovner 247/634, 234/595, Rose Goodwin 190/520, Vancie Keith 190/500. Thurs. 890: (scr)Daniel Garcia 262, Cortney Lyon 202, Robert Adams 223/632, Richard Greenzweight 626, Caro- Young At Heart: Rey Santos 258/703, Glenn Merchant Anthony Martinez 682, Patsy Cochran 577. (hdcp) Carl lyn Scherzberg 203/575, Lucy Tralla 233/573, Patricia Car- 244/678, Carl Steel 246/670, Fale Sula 664, Walter Milsap Fenton 277, Carol Austin 264, Murray Nadell 735, Terry penter 204/562, Carole Peire 196/523, Jim Halliday 223, 245/657, Ike Sanders 244/647, B.J. 234/646, Ray Stan- Lynn Zihlavski 709. Rick Kopper 223. ton 247/643, Al Fagafa 627, Ellis Houston 623, Jim Plante That does it for now. So until next time...keep the ball The weather is supposed to “warm up” so will that 235/622, Tua Sula 213/563, Myra Kremen 491, Barb Wil- rollin’! mean more perfect games to report? liams 218/490. Corona Ladies: Caroline Stewart 193/543, Anita Anglin 492, Georgia Vail 479, Audrey Louis 205. Side-pots— Game One: Dianne Gardner 216; Game Two: Caroline Southern Los Angeles County USBC Hosts B.V.L. Tourney Sun. Feb.10 Stewart 193; Game Three: Audrey Louis 232. BELLFLOWER — Palos Verdes Bowl in Torrance will host the local qualifying B.V.L. Tournament in February. On the Pin Heads: Greg Kelly 264/672, Don Louis 214/603, 10th, the one squad tourney will floor at 10:00 a.m. James Kennard 203/556, Anthony White 540, Chuck Ap- The divisions (Classic 181 and Over) down to (E. 120 and Under) are the same used at the state level. pleberry 220/515, Gary Kelly 492, Suzi Kelly 201/553, Bar- Associations all over California will be holding their qualifying tournaments, and sending their division winners to the bara Crarford 495, Karen Roubinov 213. STATE finals later this year. Laughlin Sunset: Ellis Spikes Jr. 259/689, James Mat- Entry forms are available in your centers or call your association. thews 253/654, David Porter 232/647, Ray Minter 641, The state B.V.L. Committee each year purchases recreational items for our hospitalized veterans, plus contributes to Clarence Wynne 236/598, Leo Rachal 587, Frederick the national B.V.L. Fund. The State has purchased everything from Vans to T.V.’s, bowling equipment, and card games. Crowe 582, Angela Hillig 202/544, Rhonda Wright 508, The hospitals actually can request wanted items. Donna Smith 507. These bowler powered tournaments (and fund raisers) have resulted in MILLIONS OF DOLLARS being available for Vegas Crackpots: Gerald Williams Jr. 266/642, Ronald much needed items the V.A. does not provide. Check for “YOUR” ASSOCIATION’S B.V.L. TOURNAMENT!!! Lewis 239/636, Ecarum Sumpter 233/613, Alwyn Woods The Southern Los Angeles County U.S.B.C. B.V.L. will roll Sunday, February 10. Sr. 220/612, Carl Stokes 234/593, Dawaun Lucas 591, If you are a VET, know a VET, and are proud to be an American, BOWL FOR THE HOSPITALIZED VETS!!! 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WEST COVINA – Here we are once again, ready to update • EXPERT PLUGGING AND DRILLING you on all the action of the JAT Farm Club. Eighteen bowl- • BALLS, BAGS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES ers took part of our last tournament at Brunswick West Covina Lanes. The wind was blowing and pins were flying as we ad- vanced the top 10 bowlers into the second round. The oil held up for the entire tournament and scores got better as the day went on. We thank the staff and management for the grand accom- (818) 224-3590 23130 VENTURA BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 modations on the day.

The qualifying round of five games found Daniel Martinez on top at plus 33, helped by his 248 game. Matthew Green put up RUSTY BRYANT a 236 game, followed by Patrick Rodriguez 234, Javier Zavala Lessons by Appointment 232-224, Ryan Weitzel 232, Blake McBride 224-231, and Julian Zavala 228. The low to advance came in at minus 123. The match play round kept the scoring high as Bert Domin- THE PRO ZONE ick posted up the tournament high game with his 285. Some “The Ultimate Pro Shop” big moves were also made as Ju Zavala mixed in 254-247-232, Stephanie Zavala 224-229-249, Martinez another 248, Green 818-365-2050 243, Ja Zavala 241 and Mc Bride 236. S Zavala jump six posi- Hours: tions to join her two brothers in the finals. 10430 Sepulveda Blvd. Mon. Thru Fri. Mission Hills, CA 91345 11a.m. to 9 p.m. In those finals we started off with the 5th seed Green (+28) Inside Mission Hills Bowl 818-361-1221 Sat. 11 a.m to 5 p.m. making his final round debut against the 4th seed Ju Zavala Grey’s Anatomy Star Jesse Williams (+39). Unfortunately for Matthew, his debut was short lived as Julian put up a 252-174 win. Now Julian faced off with the 3rd Becomes Eighth PBA League Owner seed (his older brother Javier) (+49) and promptly showed him how the lanes worked with a 229-213 win. The 2nd seed now 310-533-9595 to meet Julian is big sister Stephanie (+79) and she was out to “BROOKLYN STyLES” team features make a point for the family. She disbursed of younger brother owned and operated by 232-194 to move back into the final pairing for the third straight franchise player Sean Rash, PBA Hall Tim and Diana Albin tournament. Here though she now faced the top seed Martinez (+179) in the best of three games. Martinez jumped out quickly as Zavala struggled to fine her line, taking the first game 190- of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. 142. Zavala came back to let him know “game on” and took the SEATTLE – Jesse Williams, who stars as Dr. Jackson Avery second game 194-177. The third and deceiding game was very on the hit ABC series Grey’s Anatomy, will be the eighth and tight all the way to the last couple of frames. And when it was final owner of a Professional Bowlers Association League team done, Martinez had captured his second title 216-190. Congratu- in its inaugural 2013 season. LocatedLocated Inside Inside AMF Rossmoor Bowl-O-Drome Bowl lations Danny. PBA Commissioner Tom Clark announced that Williams, 21915 S. Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 who is also a model and has appeared in a number of movies and Bowlers, our next event is this Sunday at AMF Valley View television shows, will be the owner of the BROOKLYN STyLES Lanes. Normal tournament and normal check-in time. The only in the PBA League. His team includes franchise player and reign- exception – GET ALL OF THOSE OTHER BOWLERS OUT ing PBA Player of the Year Sean Rash, PBA Hall of Famer Wal- HERE!!! Ten tournaments down and ten to go. So far a very ter Ray Williams Jr., four-time Tour winner Ryan Shafer, Tour Seeking General Manager exciting season. Hope to see you all on Sunday. titlist Ryan Ciminelli, Jason Sterner and supplemental pick Tom Hess, the 2011 USBC Masters champion. “I couldn’t be more excited to be welcomed into the PBA Position in the West Coast Area family with such a great, collaborative opportunity,” Williams Over 40 years experience in the bowling said. “Here, inside the BROOKLYN STyLES organization, we’re eager to further promote the sport, and with the help of industry – familiar with all aspects of our tremendous athletes, bring a championship title to the great bowling center – marketing-promotions –­ Borough of Brooklyn.” ESPN will televise five weeks of PBA League competition controlling costs – managing employees beginning with the first round of the PBA League live on ESPN Contact Rudy Hinojosa at 317-590-5499 Sunday, Jan. 27 at noon ET. Additional PBA League rounds will be telecast Feb. 10, 17, March 3 and March 24 culminating with the PBA League Elias Cup finals on April 7. An avid bowler, Williams has competed in NBA star Chris Paul’s PBA League Celebrity All-Stars tournament the last two Las Vegas Travel League years and in 2012 won the event’s ‘Celebrity Shootout’ competi- by Darlene Hom tion. FOUNTAIN VALLEY — Orange County is where we headed JAT Farm Club at Brunswick West Covina Lanes – January “We’ve really enjoyed getting to know Jesse at the last two for week 19. We would like to thank Fountain Bowl for the great 06, 2013 (l-r): Stephanie Zavala – 2nd; Daniel Martinez – 1st; Chris Paul PBA events,” said Clark. “He has a lot of fun bowling hot coffee that was waiting for us when we started our league. Julian Zavala – 3rd. and has a winning entrepreneurial spirit that makes him perfect Maxx Paul was untouchable with a score of 233,259,230/722 as an owner in the PBA League. Jesse is a TV heartthrob. He series. Cyndie Martin rolled a nice 213/548, Vi Wilson 515, An- brings a touch of Hollywood to the PBA and a fan base we look nie Maae 212/513. Dee Phipps 512, Doris Lewis 510, Pearlie forward to introducing to the best in bowling.” Watts 507, Darlene Hom 505. Williams completes the list of owners that includes Los Ange- High Series was short be Westminster 2 with a 2195. High les Clippers star guard Chris Paul, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Game was by Del Rio with a 688. running back Jerome Bettis, former NFL all-pro receiver Terrell Next week we bowl at Valley View at 10A.M. For more info For check online: Owens, sports icon Billie Jean King, actor/comedian Kevin Hart, www.bowljat.org

comedian and Internet innovator Chris Hardwick, and Pittsburgh Entry: $45 Open/$40 Farm Now accepting credit/debit Now Check in 8:30 Bowl 9:00 Check in 8:30 Bowl This Sunday - Jan. 20 February 10th - PBA#2 Garden Grove AMF Valley View Farm Club/Open 12141 Valley View St. (714) 898-2507 for all tournament fees Keystone Lanes Steelers all-pro linebacker LaMarr Woodley. The ESPN-televised Keystone Lanes for all tournament fees (714) 898-2507

12141 Valley View St. Valley 12141 PBA League will debut as part of the PBA Detroit Winter Swing Farm Club/Open Farm AMF Valley View Valley AMF Garden Grove February 10th - PBA#2 February This Sunday - Jan. 20 This Sunday - Jan. Check in 8:30 Bowl 9:00 Now accepting credit/debit

Entry: $45 Open/$40 Farm Entry: Jan. 19-27 at Thunderbowl Lanes in the Detroit suburb of Allen Park, Mich. www.bowljat.org check online: For more info “We have a beautifully diverse group of owners for the eight VOLUME 74, NO. 3 teams in the PBA League,” said Clark. “While all eight owners California are obviously extremely talented, above all, they are incredibly admirable people. They have an amazing work ethic, are involved in charitable causes, are among the most fan-friendly celebrities and to top it off have some of the best smiles on the planet. The Bowling News PBA is proud to be affiliated with this group and inspired by their The nation’s leading bowling newspaper, passionate interest in the PBA.” published Thursdays 52 weeks per year. A native of Chicago and graduate of Temple University, Wil- liams began his professional career teaching American, African EDITORIAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS and African-American History in low income Philadelphia public 9 2 6 7 P.O. Box 4160 11459 E. Imperial Hwy. charter schools. From there Williams moved to New York City Norwalk, CA 90650 Downey, CA 90240 and, after working at a law firm, began his professional acting 3 1 9 OFFICE NUMBER: 562-807-3600 career, performing off-Broadway at The Cherry Lane Theatre, 24-HOUR FAX NUMBER: 562-807-2288 under the direction of award-winning playwright Edward Al- 7 5 e-mail: [email protected] bee in “The Sandbox.” In addition to his starring role on Grey’s website: www.californiabowlingnews.com Anatomy, Williams has also appeared in other series such as Law 4 3 6 & Order and Greek. His feature film roles include The Cabin in CHARLES KINSTLER...... Publisher the Woods, Brooklyn’s Finest, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 5 9 8 CAROL MANCINI...... Editor/Publisher 2, and the highly anticipated The Butler. Williams splits his time between Brooklyn and Los Angeles. DEAN LOPEZ...... Typesetter / Assistant Editor During the first four days of the Detroit Winter Swing, the 8 6 3 LILLIAN OAK �������������������������Advertising Manager PBA will conduct a series of open-field tournaments (the Car- HERBERT JONES...... Transportation/Distribution men Salvino Classic, Mark Roth Classic, Don Carter Classic and 3 8 Earl Anthony PBA Players Championship). Those four events DOUG HOSKINS...... Computer Consultant will award individual PBA Tour titles and the qualifying scores 1 6 5 The California Bowling News is NOT responsible for ADS, posted by each PBAL team member will be combined to produce EDITORIALS, STORIES, FACTS, PICTURE CAPTIONS or the team qualifying scores for the ESPN telecasts. All PBAL SPELLING emailed for publication. matches on ESPN will be Baker Format matches, where each 8 4 6 7 team member will bowl two frames in each game. Page 12 BOWLING NEWS January 17, 2013

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