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California ow l i n g SINCE 1940 69th Year In Publication B NewsThursday, March 6, 2008 P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 WCST Ebonite All Star Mike Rick and Doubles Set For This Weekend Kevin Gannon by Dick Sanders Winners of SST Sweet Escape SANTA MARIA—A full 1st 5 game block. by Larry Wilson house of 48 teams is set to go Extra Money Action, all the at Rancho Bowl in Santa Ma- high game side pots, for teams, RIVERSIDE—Mike Rick 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood ria, CA this week-end, March the seniors and the All Stars. and Kevin Gannon won the 8-9, for the WCST All Star Bracket action will be in place, Junior and Senior Divisions of (562) 421-8448 Doubles. Finals for the tournament will The Super Senior Tour March This is one of the two be Sunday, March 9th, 10 Tournament held at AMF Riv- Saturday doubles tournaments of this teams to the finals, starting at erside Lanes. After ten games kind, scheduled each year for 8:30AM. of qualifying in the Junior No-Tap the WCST. Buena Lanes in There will be a total of 16 Division (45 to 59 years old) Ventura, is the other doubles team places paid out. Rancho Scott Kraye was the leader tournament scheduled for Sep- Bowl is adding $800.00 to this with a +293 followed by Louie tember 12-13, 2008. tournament. $2000.00 is the Serrano in Second with a +187. April 5th The qualifying kicks off at 1st Place Team Prize. Friday, In Third place was Mike Rick 9:00AM on Saturday, March March 7th, an open 5 game sin- with a +145 in Fourth place 5 PM 8th. The teams will bowl a total gles sweeper to start at 3:00PM. was Ray Black with a +139. of 10 team games, consisting of $60.00 to enter, includes High In Fifth place was John Ber- Entry Fee:$40 two 5 game team blocks with a game Side-Pots. tolina with a +135 followed hour break for lunch after the continued on page 15 by Johnny Hernandez with a Chris Barnes escaped with his 10th title after Ken Simard was Sidepots +120. In Seventh place was Pat unable to strike out in the 10th. Optional Jucket Edges Zavala To Pick Danforth with a + 48 followed COLUMBUS, Ohio—Chris Just a month ago, Barnes by Russ Simons with a +36. Barnes felt all day there was a lost in the title match of the 6 Games In Ninth place was Dean Carr bigger plan for him on Sunday. H&R Block Tournament of Up 1st Donkee Title at Cerritos with a +32 followed by Michael There might just be a bigger Champions which furthered CERRITOS—In one of the Jeff is married to his lovely Hudson with a +13. In Eleventh plan for him at the end of the his reputation as a bowler Leagues will soon closest top 5 finishes ever and bride Marie who is expecting place was Eddie Katz with a road as well. who, for the most part, had in thrilling fashion Jeff Juckett this year. Jeff has 3 grown +12, in Twelfth place was Bill Barnes watched as Ken underachieved in his career. be forming for picks career title #1. The Top children Krystal, Kourtney, continued on page 12 Simard needed three strikes in Instead, he’s responded with 5 were separated by only 8 and Ryan. Jeff owns his own the 10th to win his first career two victories in the last four pins from 1st to 5th. Armando Trucking Company with father USBC Board To title, but instead left the 3-10 events, putting him on the verge the Summer. finished 1 pin out, Oscar 4 pins Gene. All Star Trucking based split with his second shot, giv- of his first career PBA Player of back, with David 6 pins and in Hawthorne CA. Ever need Further Discuss ing Barnes a 209-197 win in the Year award. Som – 8 pins out. a load hauled? Don’t hesitate the 2008 Don Johnson Buckeye Barnes took a big risk in The Summer league Jeff Juckett a gracious gen- to contact his company. By Headquarters State Classic for his 10th career the title match, playing each tleman, was a bit shocked that experience their service is next Denny’s PBA Tour title. lane differently. He played the schedule will be his score held. But the condi- to none. Contact 310-675-6900. Relocation The victory could turn out to deep inside part of the left lane tions were perfect for Jeff to Jeff was throwing MO RICH be one of the biggest in Barnes’ and on the right lane changed throw a rocket up 10 today. continued on page 6 Meeting set for career as it gave him the lead in to playing straight after three out around the the 2007-08 PBA Player of the consecutive spares. Sunday in Atlanta Year race with just three events “The lanes were just plain middle of March. GREENDALE, Wis.— remaining. continued on page 12 The United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors We look forward to has decided to meet Sunday, ABTA Makes First March 9 in Atlanta to continue having you bowl discussions on relocation of its Visit to Midtown Lanes headquarters from Greendale. New Members Welcome Up To 209 Average The decision was made after a here at Cal Bowl board conference call Monday Bring in a New Member and bowl for only $20 evening. LOS ANGELES—The pots of $75 at 2:30 and $100 USBC and the Bowling Pro- ABTA will make its first ever at 4:00 PM. Only $2 per game prietors Association of America visit to popular Midtown Bowl to enter. FRIDAY announced in November that this Saturday March 8th in a Midtown is easily located their boards of directors had one day event with five qualify- from the 10 freeway, just take NO-TAP approved a study of how much ing squads. Beginning Satur- the 10 freeway to Crenshaw, go Donkee Tour (L-R) Armando Zavala - Runner up, Oscar Busta- their operations should be inte- day at 12:00-1:00-2:30 & 4:00 north 1/2 mile to Venice, then 3 GAMES monte - 3rd, Jeff Jucket - Champion, David Godinez - 4th & grated, which included a pos- with the board frozen taking 1 left or west 1/2 mile to the Cen- Som Seng - 5th. sible relocation of the organiza- in 5 bowlers to the Semifinals ter at 4545 Venice Blvd. The Every Friday At 1PM tions’ headquarters. The goal at 5:45 PM. phone there is 323-933-7171. What’s Happening This Weekend? was to use such efficiencies to Men and women qualify on There are lots of options $15 ENTRY FEE help grow the sport of bowling. separate boards and we add 3 available in the ABTA, Handi- A.B.T. Saturday March 8 La Habra “300” Bowl The organizations’ boards of minimum Super Seniors to the cap Brackets, Match Game, Includes Singles, 3-6-9 A.B.T.A. Saturday March 8 AMF Midtown Lanes directors gave approval in Janu- Board each week. Match Series, a 3-6-9 roll off D.T.C. Saturday March 8 Del Rio Lanes ary to start negotiations with all New members allowed up and guaranteed pots at only Sidepots, Insurance Donkee Sunday March 9 Cal Bowl parties involved to relocate the to 209 average join for only $2.00 per game. & Scratch Series Inland Empire N.A.B.I. Saturday March 8 Arlington Lanes organization’s headquarters to $10, Men 55+. Ladies 49+ Bring in a new member who So.Cal Actions Bowlers Saturday March 1 Canoga Park Lanes a site near BPAA in Arlington, join free. bowls and bowl for only $20. 3-6-9 = $180.00 Texas. There will be guaranteed Please see ad on page 5. Forest Lanes 6 Gamer Entry Fee: 12 Noon • Saturday, March 15th $50.00 $300.00 1st Place Guaranteed Optional - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 - Brackets $5 • Call us at (949)770-0055 for more info. Page 2 BOWLING NEWS March 6, 2008
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Name: ______AVG: ______Phone #: ______Name: ______AVG: ______Phone #: ______LAS Name: ______AVG: ______Phone #: ______VEGAS Name: ______AVG: ______Phone #: ______TRAVEL Name: ______AVG: ______Phone #: ______LEAGUE By Alice Meglemre CERRITOS—The return to Cerritos Lanes Monday provid- Join us for ed Cerritos #2 team to advance another game in leadership, sporting 52.2 wins and Bowl- ing News remains runnerup by half a game with 48.2, closely our all-new followed by Westminster #3 and Westminster #1, tied at 48, Keytone#1, 45; Westminster #2, 41; Keystone #2 and Del Rio tie at 42.2. The rest of the league trails from 39 wins to two teams tied for cellar posi- tion at 30 wins. Before reporting the weekly honor roll, a correction please that the end of the league awards COSMIC banquet will be held at CERRI- TOS Home Town Buffet., not Lakewood. More later. Jamie Vallier fired 205- 575, followed by Tracy Bald- win233-569, Cyndie Martin 200-546, Dee Phipps 218-541, Doris Lewis 537, Dottie Lawn 202-533, Betty Phillips 531, BOWLING Alta Duke 512, Joan Lump- ford 508, Teri Hefner 506, The Very Best Patti Givechin 505 and Karen Mauricio 500. Dutch Sullivan Light Show! of Laughlin… scored 145-146-147 games for EVERY FRIDAY AND Riverside Lanes! a USBC award. High scratch inividual • State-of-the-Art Brunswick games and series to beat for SATURDAY NIGHT AT… Equipment season cash awards are Norma • Frameworx Automatic Scoring Payne 233 and Jean Morby, for 155 and under. Doris Lewis • Full Service Pro Shop 257, and Mary Dixon 646 lead • 34 Lanes • Snack Bar the 156 and over division. High • 1404 Rooms & Suites Hdcp team game and series leaders are Westminster #2, 784 • 6 Plex THX Movie Theatre and Keystone #1, 2224. RIVERSIDE LANES • 7 Restaurants • 3 Lounges Phyllis Baldwin and Jarra Book Sweepers or Group Reservations • 2 Nightclubs Galina were available subs Monday. They were not needed • 740 Space RV Park but they did join the Lunch 1-888-590-2695 (Full-Hook-Up) Bunch that gets together every • Large Arcade • Hall of Fame Bar Monday. Jarra will become a regular nex year when Lu • Race & Sports Book Colussi signs her on the Val- • Don’s Kid Kastle (supervised ley View #1 team to replace children’s play center) a retiring member. Also, Jarra signed on for the last seat on • 2 Classic Auto Exhibit the Vegas Sweeps charter bus www.bowllaughlin.com Showrooms (Free Admission) trip on April 20-21-22. NEXT WEEK: 9:30 a.m. Monday March 10 at Westmin- ster Lanes. 6016310A1jet SC-Bowling News 2/28/08 3:19 PM Page 1 March 6, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 Bowl With The World’s Greatest Senior Bowlers
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LAKEWOOD — Thanks to all the bowlers who participated GRANDMAS & GRANDPAS LAUGHLIN SUNSET in Cal Bowl’s monthly 6-Game No-Tap on Saturday, March Donald Jones 573, Ken Seiple Sr. 535, Ron McClain 508, Brandon Mims 237-233-202/672, Carl Allen 233-223/614, 1st. Congratulations to Emmerson Wafer, winner of the Clifford Schad 527, Rico Cayton 562, Walter Gist 521, Boylee Carole Fischer 208-204-201/613, Bill Perkins 237-214/603, tournament and $450 with a score of 1676. Other cashers Inocente 539, William McKinley 523, Steve Jaspar 564, Don James Matthews 236, Ace Price 233, Amodd Christion 224, were: 2nd Vern Adams 1611 $200, 3rd Fabian Johnson 1557 Keith 511, Ed Hansen 537, Wendell Ledbetter 578, Jim Burke John Mathews 217, Dion Morris Sr. 213, John Cordi 212, Lee $105 and 4th Archie Stull 1521 for a free entry. 644, Billy Williams 518, Ray Culp 529, Walter Millsap 537, Williams 211, Som Seng 210, James Talley 202. Here are the weekly high league scores... B.J. Theiss 572, Fala Sula 527, Tua Sula 528, Jim Plante ELKS & FRIENDS WEDNESDAY MIXED FIVE 538, Joe Erwin 561, Chuck Patterson 565, Jamie Vallier 43, Otho Oats 240, Betty McDiarmid 222, Ed Brown 223, Sheila Lawton 190-212-234/636, John Lynch 254-208- Lucy Seiple 556, Gene Skulick 661,Tom Spencer 513, Rinze B.J. 221-236-200/657, Jennifer Van Winkle 245, Ron Mc- 223/685, Matt Mosley 236-207-192/635, Don Ott 247-214- Dykstra 517, Lamart Jenkins 569. Clain 204, David Patterson 216, Greg Kelly 257-255/656, 203/664, Corey Bodnar 208, Jeremy Campbell 212, Alex RECYCLED TEENS Chris Kelly 236, Stacy Kelly 209, Gil Smock 220, Eric Snow Cheesman Sr. 210, Ray Clair 210, Robert Groth 204, Guy Boylee Inocente 547, John Mathews 559, Albert Burnett 212-210-211/633. Hunsinger 211-208, Rich Kelly 204, Steve Lizotte 210, Sr. 502, Wilfred Panton 501, Clark VandenBerg 637, Ning JUNIORS Clyde Lumpford 215, Eddie Mansy 205, Angie Nardo 202, Barcelona 576, Wendell Ledbetter 653, Don Keith 576, Bobcats Shirley Owens 229, Reggie Robins 228, Jay Wilson 232, Marion Spencer 500, Ben Jones Sr. 538, Sidney Moore (2-23-08) Adrian Magallanes 120, Henry Parades 151, Vi Wilson 213. 504, Rose Goodwin 512, Steve Jaspar 599, Alfred Cruz 509, Ryan Binsol 145, Alex Lopez 102, Teilor Ruff-Scot 135-138. SENIOR MENS TRIO Cathy Anderson 517, Ken Seiple Sr. 607, Mattie Wylie 502, (3-1-08) Kevin Labbate 142, Christian Bodnar 95, Justin B.J. 211-273-206/690, Ellis Houston 244-186-180/610, B.J.Theiss 550, Bill Scott 590, Willie Burkhalter 636, Frances Parsons 100, Adrian Magallanes 122-146-144/412, Henry Ralph Wingert 255-211-202/668, Clark VandenBerg Walker 527, Jim Plante 610, Divina Buhay 521, Eduardo Bu- Paredes 144-178, Semaj Lewis 154-169. 206-277-225/708, Jim Burke 218-226-170/614, Fidel Usi hay 507, Ron Leidholdt 615, Jim Burke 589, Doug Johnson Classified 202-221-202/625, Walter Millsap 210-174-223/607, Rick 556, Rudy Munzon 581, Jorge Fernandez 580, Fred Meisel (2-23-08) Ron Lewis 226-202/619, Kevin Prok 168, Logan Llaneta 200-202-215/617, Ed Cabs 185-236-194/615, Al 512, Jerry Cocks 516, Walter Millsap 552. Khy 160-137. (3-1-08) Stephen Le 175, Kevin Prok 179, Ortiz 211-194-195/600, Mauro Pendilla 213-203-220/636, YOUNG AT HEART Logan Khy 187, Thomas Wooten 221-184. Willie Young 195-222-202/619, Vince Cervantes 207-188- Marci Hansen 123-161-173/457, Hilda Forde 128-148- ADULT-JUNIORS 247/642, Boylee Inocente 203-278-180/661, John Dunn 129/405, Ed Hansen 213-146-208/567, Tua Sula 146-162- Juniors 237-202-244/683, Jimmy Hamilton 226-206-254/686, Don 140/448, Wayne Moon 153-187-215/555, Fale Sula 188- (2-23-08) Maybeline Ocampo 170, Sadia Ward 199, Boaz 227-186-203/616, Clarence Turner 192-217-204/613, 225-158/571, Leroy Canaday 89-168-149/416, Art Nelson Kristopher Fabian 132, Josette Atangan 155, Eidel Abutan Bobby Knipple 256-188-203/647, Mel Lebeauf 212-193- 174-141-154/469, Albert Burnett Sr. 176-130-184/486, Ellis 158, Jasmine Alcayde 134-172-147/453, Jean Colian 210, 198/603, Charles Gleason 175-255-280/713, Ray Staten Houston 223-220-223/666, Willlie Creer 153-167-205/525, Daveon Nix 188, Victoria Tetter 113, Makenna Acosta 134, 173-201-248/622, Rick Hunter 183-257-176/616, Wayne Tom Pettway 210-145-180/535, John Brider 114-126- Danny Martinez 200-191/516. (3-1-08) Jean Colian 199, Brown 201-232-175/608, Charles Woods 245-222-221/688, 189/429, Maria Larason 144-137-118/399, James Johnson Marc Atangan 163, Sadia Ward 212, Jasmine Alcayde 161, Fred Faniel 213-256-188/657, Doug Johnson 199-221- 162-186-191/539, Albert Stephens 126-122-122/370, Don Thomas Wooten 202, Eidel Abutan 122-130-135/387. 256/676, Gary Weir 212-209-184/605, Billy Williams 204- Jackson 104-85-54/243, Josh Hudson 211-163-193/567, Jim Adults 204, Richard Sotelo 210, Dion Morris Sr. 224-201, Rudy Plante 213-246-182/641, Rosalind Harris 90-134-101/325, (2-23-08) Matt Mosley 216-222/611, Vern Adams 247, Rita Munzon 205, Dane Harrison 204-211, Eugene Richardson Earl Hullett 142-153-150/445, Audrey Johnson 149-120- Soares 200, Tres Catalasan 214-204/602, Marc Atagan 175, 211, Glenn Merchant 216, Joe V. Swift 200, Al Cowens 204, 194/463, Ed Johnson 135-106-119/360, Willie Young 209- Beth Alcayde 209, Pilbert Colian 222-236/606, Allen Tetter Orvil Price 207, Willie Dorsey 228, Earl Hullett 211, Ed Brown 190-160/559, Eva Hammons 72-115-70/257, Ed Stoute 135- 219, Armondo (Shorty) Ramos 209, Ruthie Jones 192, Eliza 205, Jerry Giron 200, Stan Guzy 221, Bob Stickney 219-200, 149-210/491, Joe V. Swift 181-196-224/601, June Skulick Acosta 151, Gary Kowarsch 238-202/607. (3-1-08) Matt Wendell Ledbetter 235, Rico Cayton 234, Jim Plante 202, 126-119-92/337, Gene Hammons 118-133-150/401, Gene Mosley 213, Victor Fabian 199, Josette Atagan 178, Jacob Chazz Elgin 200, Roosevelt Lewis 214-220, Paul Peete 215, Skulick 166-120-145/431. Culpepper 204, Tres Catalasan 224-233-203/660, Gary Andrew Morton 213, Jerry Hayes 202, Rollie DeGuzman BIG BEAR Kowarsch 203-224-225/652, Allen Tetter 225-203, Joyce 202, Herman Martin 209-215, Don Keith 207, Ed Hansen Dan Baker 227-223-267/717, Fred Faniel 214-247- Allen 181, Emmerson Wafer 238-234-258/730, Lenice Wil- 203, Ed Stoute 234, Archie Stull 226, Herman Woodard 234, 222/683, Benjie Calinawan 180-236-256/672, Emmerson liams 185. Domenic Saraceno 210, Walter Gist 207, Ivory Herd Sr. 221, Wafer 268-222-182/672, Eric Snow 241-194-224/659, Ken FRIDAY NO-TAP Ron McClain Sr. 255, Bob Pearson 223, Paul Hylton 242, Nakagawa 199-214-237/650, Dave Patterson 224-245- February 29, 2008 Ronald Belton 205, Billy Scott 204. 174/643, Jimmy Hamilton 192-256-177/625, John Lynch FINAL RESULTS CAL STARS 202-210-196/608, Jeff Cureton 196-234-176/606, Charles 1. Fabian Johnson 892 $55.00 Kim Eastwood 185-215-180/580, Vi Wilson 198-238- Lee 236-183-183/602, Rey Cruz 195-204-202/601, Michelle 2. Rick Llaneta 885 31.00 163/599, Betty Phillips 189-159-182/530, Lucy Seiple Criswell 185-237-179/601, Joyce Charles 176-221-193/590, 3. Ray Grabinski 877 20.50 149-188-172/509, Barbara Clark 167-187-149/503, Gale Dee Phipps 209-192-170/571, Jennifer Van Winkle 178- 4. Ken Holliday 813 15.00 Cervantes 142-186-157/490, Norma Brands 148-155- 181-181/545, Margo McClain 190-181-167/538, Caroline SIDEPOTS 172/475, Bette Jane Ricardi 145-200-155/498. Head 185-213-137/535, Maota Bahr 198-158-177/533, 1. Rick Llaneta, hdcp. 307 27.00 FUNSTERS Allisen Sutton 158-144-229/531, Barbara Van Winkle 141- 2. Rick Llaneta, scr. 300 13.50 Jamie Vallier 502, Joe Erwin 200/568, Fred Miles 208/511, 224-165/530, Dawn Langer 148-146-231/525, Lillie Darden Fabian Johnson, scr. 300 13.50 Edward Buhay 500, Boylee Inocente 208/588, Steve Halada 164-180-164/508, Lee Theiss 180-144-179/503, Fia Pele 3. Ray Grabinski, hdcp. 304 27.00 238-232/627, Don Kelly 204-201/598, Maurice Chartrand 183-147-171/501. 3-6-9 POT 504, Tom Dennis 510, Chuck Morrissey 529, R.C.Owens CAL BOWLEROS No winners 180.00 201/509, Jorge Fernandez 519, Lee Theiss 529, Wilfred Brenda Durnin 216-214-205/635, Crystal Barker 226- INSURANCE Panton 520, Jim Plante 551, Ed McLead 564, Ed Hansen 219/618, Dee Phipps 234/600, Mary Smyth 211/585, Helen Damone Hale 27.00 200/528, Ken Seiple Sr. 253/628, Doug Johnson 210- Gerard 213/542, Kim Eastwood 201/540, Kathy Phylow SCRATCH SERIES POT 217/609, Hugh Kemp 547, Ron Leidholdt 222/550, Don 213/539, Margo McClain 209/537, Ella Hayes 203/537, Fabian Johnson 877 27.00 Keith 525, Wendell Ledbetter 201/567, Geri Krezan 521, Karen Witt 531, Gladys Funderburk 526, Ora McCormick NEXT TOURNAMENT B.J. Theiss 224-215/621, Harold Runyon 217/552, Art 520, Agnes Blaisdell 516, Leona Belletti 220/513, Lucy March 7th at 1:00 p.m. Diemert 501, Pre Collier 235/551, Gene Skulick 215/531, Seiple 513, Sheryl Culp 509, Jerrydean Whitehurst 203/503, John Matthews 243/598, Ed Brown 519. Cathy Wyatt 200. Spring Forward Bowling Specials This Bowl Till We Close Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday Weekend Time: 9pm - Close Price: $10.00 per hour, per lane ABTA League at Cal Bowl Up to 6 people on a lane, shoes NOT included, MUST bowl until 11pm. Danny Eguilos 703 - Shawn Tokudomi 636 Bobbie McCollum - $84 Match Game Winner $1.75 Bowling Night LAKEWOOD—Danny Eguilos led the men’s scoring 192, Day: Thursday 278, 233/703, Jeff Reyes 257/690, Juan Camarena 266/690, Vince Cervantes 277/676, David Mathisen 245/659, Jon Reyes 235/657 Time: 9pm - 11pm and Danny Guevarra 224/649. Price: $1.75 per game, per person Shawn Tokudomi led the ladies’ scoring 224/636, June Collier 215/604, Patricia Johnson 236/590, Mary Smyth 223/576, Deb- Up to 6 people on a lane, shoes NOT included. bie Sanders 203/569, Pam Jones 224/553 and Shirley Johnson NO REFUNDS FOR UNFINISHED GAMES 200/541. $5 ACROSS SIDEPOT $50 - 1. Vince Cervantes 277. 2. David Mathisen 245. 3. Jeff Reyes 257. Rock ‘n’ Bowl SUPER POT: Tommy Newman 242/$100 and Danny Eguilos Day: Saturday 233/$40. $1 DOUBLES $132 - Danny Eguilos 278 and Danny Guevarra Time: 9:45pm - 12:45am 224/502. Price: $15.00 per PERSON LADIES’ SIDEPOT - June Collier 215/$35 and Shawn Tokudomi 195/$10. MINIMUM 4 people on a lane, shoes included, MATCH GAME $84 - Bobbie McCollum, number called bowl for 3 hours. was 197. The 50/50 winner to any ABTA regular tournament was FREE Jukebox, lights off, Musical Chairs. Doug Salzman. Congratulations to Tres Catalasan winning the Win free games and prizes. tournament at Westminster Lanes and Marvin Crowder coming in second place. ABTA tournament will be at Midtown in Los Angeles. One day tournament this Saturday. Take 10 freeway to Crenshaw, go north Bowling Shoes Are Required and Must Be Worn While Bowling 1/2 to Venice then west 1/2 mile to the Lanes. Match Game est $3,500 at Midtown. March 6, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association Rainbow Properties, Inc. P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • FAX: 562-929-2706 • www.abta1.com 1-800-217-2462 Tres Wins 2nd ABTA Title at Westminster Midtown Bowl is our Host this Saturday • Match Game est $3,500 Qualify Saturday 12:00-1:00-2:30 & 4:00- Semis & 3-6-9 at 5:30 PM
Tres Catalasan has been Swanson, and Ngheim Tran. up light leaving the tough an ABTA Member 14 years They got checks of $100 in 2-10 split and missed. So Tres and now is making up for lost 10-16th places. had the big lead now. After time. Has has two wins, both In round two being elimi- both bowlers marked the 10th coming in the year 2008. He nated were “Pacquio” Suase. Tres won title #2, 201/218- is making up for the first 13 Erick Volk, Sun Sundara and 175/200 and a tidy $2,200 years, as he won his second Jason Calderwood. They top prize, and a title very well Title at Westminster Lanes cashed in 6-9 th places and deserved. Congratulations finally downing upstart Marv $110 each. Tres! It was well deserved! Crowder in the title game to Round three had Chan Great Bowling! take home a nice $2,200 for Hou take out Ray Grabin- Nice bowling by Marvin his fine effort. He won from ski 205-176. Marv Crowder Crowder who almost got his the top seeded postion. edged John Daily 207-204. first title. He is a fine bowler Our return to Westminster So Ray and John were 4th and one of the good guys for Tres Wins ABTA Title #2 at Westminster (L-R) Lynn Waldie 15th, Marv Crowder (runnerup) had 170 entrants and pro- and 5th with fine bowling and sure! Marife Catalsan, Tres Catalsan (Champion) $2,200, Cindy Santoro (Westminster Lanes), Chan duced cut scores of Men +41 $120, each with Marvin and Chan Hou in 3rd bowled Hou 3rd and Ray Grabinski 5th. and the Ladies checking in at Chan to meet for the right to very well and he is one of our grats to one of the good Guys! at Westminster Lanes. He +11 to make the semifinals. bowl Tres for the title. most faithful members. A title With our carryover of $2,720 thanks Hermie,The Dragon, AMERICANABTA BOWLERS TOURNAMENT ASSOCIATION (at Westminster Lanes) We had 48 bowlers ad- In this match Chan seemed is next for him!. the Match game will again be Bheth Alcayde, Ronnie and March 2, 2008 vance to the semifinals. Lead- to lose his shot and Marvin Tourney Hi Qualifiers worth $3,500 this Saturday Rina, Deborah, Marvin and FINAL RESULTS 1 Tres Catalasan 671 1,000.00 ing the Semis was the pride of did not winning in a 229-172 were Ed Abarca for the men at Midtown with the balance the ABTA Staff for support. Cash & Carry 1,200.00 2 Marvin Crowder 616 500.00 CAL Bowl Tres Catalasan at game. So Chan was 3rd with +135, and pretty Faye Josefat going to a reserve pot! Marv Crowder is from Whit- 3 Chan Hou 666 200.00 4 John Daily 617 120.00 a +70 just edging out Roland great bowling with Marvin led the gals with a big +127. Match Series worth $626 tier and used an Icon300 5 Ray Grabinski (60%) 613 72.00 “Pacquio” Suase who had +70 going on to the title game. They both get paid entries. was also Matched at a 616 by drilled by Dick Braasch. 6 Roland Suase 670 110.00 7 Jason Calderwood 643 110.00 so Tres would sit out to bowl The title game was set and “Iron Mike” was last up in none other than our Camera He has two sons, Marvin 8 Erik Volk 638 110.00 9 Sun Sundara 628 110.00 the title game and Pacquio the horses were paid! Marvin the 3-6-9, but missed on the Man Ely Cruz! He also is Jr. and Tim who are ABTA 10 Wendy Soo Hoo 660 100.00 11 Bill Swanson 658 100.00 to receive a first round bye returned $52 in the horse bets first shot. We will go for $600 most deserving. Good Guys members and a future ABTA 12 Ngheim Tran 658 100.00 in the single elims and enter for everyone who had him at this week at Midtown Lanes. strike again! Nympha was so Member grandson Luke! He 13 Sonia Mansfield 60% 626 60.00 14 Minh Dang 621 100.00 in round two. It took a +13 $5.00 entry. and both spared The Match Game was proud and happy :-) We will thanks Westminster for host- 15 Ed Abarca 618 100.00 16 Lynn Waldie 611 100.00 for the men and +11 for the in frames 1-2 Matched at a 216 drawn by estimate a $350 Match Series ing us and the ABTA Staff 17 John Gonzales 613 75.00 18 Tommy Newman 611 72.50 3 guaranteed ladies to make The title game was on and the Champ Tres. We had one this week, for only $2.00 to and dedicates his finish to his 19 Ariel Ocampo 609 70.00 the Sweet 16 Single Elim both spared in frames 1-2. very Lucky and Deserving enter. Mom Jean who celebrated her 20 Nancy Nguyen 607 67.50 21 Lisa Baumgartner 604 67.50 Finals. Marv opened/split frame 3 Winner of $3,500, Oliver Champion Tres Catalasan 19th Birthday as she is born 22 Deborah Sanders 597 64.00 23 Hong Kha 597 64.00 The Bowlers took to the and Tres started his run with Esmejarda who is one of the is from Long Beach, married Feb 29. 24 Romy Cajucom 597 64.00 25 Dodie Sajonas 596 62.50 lanes. In the first round sin- a big three bagger to take a nicest guys you can meet and to one of our fine directors Chan Hou is a from Long 26 Richard Lim 595 60.00 gle elims losing were Sonia nice 17 pin lead. Both bowl- he is so deserving! Everyone Marife. They have 3 kids Beach and also had his Game 27 Jennifer Maher 591 58.25 28 Raul Aldaz 591 58.25 Mansfield Johnson, Lynn ers then were clean til Tres who knows Oliver had a smile Mari, Jomar and Ajie. He Breaker drilled by Ben Mach 29 Ely Cruz 591 58.25 30 Herry Winarto 589 57.50 Waldie, Eddie Abarca, Minh chopped a spare in the 9th. on their face. Oliver has some used a Track Equation drilled at Westminster Lanes. He is 31 Jeje Gabriel 587 56.00 32 Bart Sanchez 584 56.00 Dang, Wendy Soo Hoo, Bill Marv had his chance but came plans for that $3,500. Con- by ABTA member Ben Mach married to Muysim, with two 33 Fred Go 584 56.00 sons Chandler and Chason. 34 Simon Rojas 581 55.00 35 Daniel Smith 572 55.00 He thanks friends Sophia 36 Dale Strader 572 55.00 37 Rico Cayton 566 54.00 (562) 868-7164 www.abta1.com (562)-228-3960 (Cell) and Marc Sy, Som Seng and 38 Jerry Ernst 562 54.00 39 Som Seng (60%) 559 31.75 the ABTA. We had several 40 Jose Borromeo 558 53.00 newcomers at Westminster. 41 Beth Alcayde 557 52.00 42 Julian Conwi 552 52.00 First time cashers were Jason 43 Richard Knuth 549 51.00 ABTA “Tournament” Calderwood, Sonia Mansfield 44 Greg Kokanour 539 51.00 45 Ed Palma 530 50.00 46 Leo Tartamella 508 49.00 (NOW Johnson) married to 47 Faye Josafat (60%) 491 29.50 ABTA member Donnie!. 48 Bedell Vasquez DNF 49.00 DOUBLES RESULTS March 8 (1 day) It was just great to finally 1 Bart Sanchez / JeJe Gabriel 1367 140.00 return to Westminster. Thanks 2 Julian Conwi / Bart Sanchez 1367 140.00 to Bob Mgr., Jennifer, and 3 Marvin Crowder / Midtown Bowl 4645 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) 933-7171 the superb, very helpful staff, Bedell Vasquez 1366 120.00 Midtown Bowl 4 Marvin Crowder / (hard worker) ABTA Member Simon Rojas 1361 100.00 Take 10 Freeway to Crenshaw, go north ½ mile to Venice, go left ½ mile or west to The Center 5 Julian Conwi / Herry Winarto and especially Minh Dang 1354 90.00 6 Deborah Sanders / Open to new Members up to 209 Avg. No PBA / WPBA Owner Mike Jacoby for his Marvin Crowder 1334 80.00 hospitality! Thank You! We 7 Chan Hou / Som Seng 1330 60.00 Membership only $10 Men 55+ Women 49+ Join free WILL return there on our next 8 Bart Sanchez / Alan Aguilar 1328 50.00 schedule. 9 Bart Sanchez / Vuong Do 1327 40.00 It is history folks, as Tres 10 Faye Josafat / Catalasan enters the archives Rey Josafat Jr. 1314 20.00 st st FINANCIAL REPORT $1,000 min 1 $2,300 1 w/Bonuses as a two time champion! Cut Scores: Men: +41 Women: +11 Make plans for this weeks Super Seniors: Leo Tartamella, Dodie Sajonas, Qualify---12:00-1:00-2:30 & 4:00 PM 1 in 5 to Semis at 5:45 PM 0ne Day event at Popular Rico Cayton Midtown Lanes. This is our High Qualifer (Free Entry) Men: Ed Abarca +135 FIRST Visit ever to this fine Women: Faye Josafat +127 Special Awards Entry Fees $49-$47-$44 Reduced Entry Fees $35-$33 center which is easily ac- 3 - 6 - 9 : Mike Evans Match Game - 216 - Oliver Esmejarda cessed from the 10 freeway. Match Series - 613 - Ely Cruz Squad times 12:00-1:00- Prize Fund 169 $4,930.00 Side Pots $2.00 per game Guaranteed Paid Entries 20 @ 49 $980.00 $75 2:30 PM $100 4:00 PM 230- &4:00 PM Semis 3-6-9 Optional Sidepots $1,042.00 Doubles $840.00 at 5:45 PM. Join us there 3-6-9 $50.00 Brackets--Match Game--Match Series—3-6-9-- Doubles--Side Pots--Horses Match Series $626.00 for a good time at Midtown. Match Game 3,500.00 See our ad for more info and Cash & Carry $1,200.00 Match game est $3,500 at Midtown Shirt & Trophy $88.00 directions! Total Payout $19,901.00 Men & Women Qualify on Separate Boards 1 in 5 to semis Super Seniors Age Men 63+ Women 55+ Guaranteed Min of 30 Men & 7 Women (min) to cash Plus Super Seniors $3,500 Min Prize Fund (Guaranteed) regardless of Entries Top 16 Guaranteed $100 Min. 3 Women Guaranteed to top 16 1 in 5 entrants advance to the Semi Finals all Semifinalists to cash with top 16 advancing to the exciting single elim finals format (most events)
Mar. 15 West Covina Lanes/ West Covina 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 Semis 7:45 PM Mar. 22 Bowling Square / Arcadia 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 Semis 7:45 PM Mar. 29 La Habra “300” Bowl / 12:45-2:00-3:30 & 5:00 Semis/finals 7:00 PM Oliver Hits Match Game for $3,500. Ely Hits Match Series for April 5 Cerritos Lanes / Cerritos 12:00-1:00-2:30 & 4:00 PM Semis 5:45 PM $626 (L-R) Anna Borromeo ABTA Member and Supporter Con- Special at Midtown gratulates Ely Cruz winner of the Match Series $626. He had a 613 series for his $2.00 entry and a more than happy Oliver Es- mejarda who hit the Big One, the Match Game for a sweet $3,500. Bring in a New Member who bowls and Bowl for only $20.00 At his right is ABTA Member extraordinare Jose Borromeo. All are fine good Fun Loving People, Congratulations! Page 6 BOWLING NEWS March 6, 2008 DONKEE continued from page 1 “UPDATES” OF THE Roth Awarded AWESOOM HOOK drilled by CALIFORNIA USBC ASSOCIATION Jim at El Dorado Bowl. Sorry by Phyl Knoll Commissioner’s Exemption Jim didn’t get the name of your The meeting of the California USBC Association Board of pro shop. Will get this detail Directors was held at the Riverside Marriott Hotel, January 20, and report back. Mr Juckets 2008, with sports personal bests of a 269 President Al Hoffmann presiding. All board members were in attendance with exception of Rosie Parker, who had been game and 682 series. And has excused. President Hoffmann extended appreciation to all for been bowling for 35 years. the hard work at the committee meetings that had been held on Must have started young!! Jeff Friday and Saturday. would like to thank his father Association Manager Larry Peppers reported that the associa- Gene for his support and tuti- tion is financially solvent and current. He noted that our new office lage. Also would like to thank is located at 45 Mitchell Blvd., #7, San Rafael 94903; telephone wife Marie, Daughter Kourtney 415-492-8880 and FAX 415-492-8898. and Son Ryan for their cheers The board approved motions:(1) to hold the Annual Meeting this day. In addition would like the second weekend of June each year, commencing with 2009; Mark Roth captured one of his 34 Denny’s PBA Tour titles at (2) to change the team size of the Open Tournament from 5 mem- Bradley Bowl in nearby Windsor Locks, CT to thank Cerritos Lanes and bers to 4 members, effective 2009; (3) to award the 2009 Open Donkee Tour staffers. Championship Tournament to West Lanes and Pacific Avenue SEATTLE—PBA Commis- “It was a really great week We at the Donkee Tour Bowl in Stockton; (4) the creation of a Prince Tournament to be sioner and CEO Fred Schrey- although it would have been would also like to thank Susan handicapped for male bowlers, 175 and under, in conjunction with er announced today he has better if I’d carried better the and her kind staff at Cerritos our Princess Tournament; (5) that all bowlers who make the “cut” awarded PBA Hall of Famer last block,” Roth said of his Lanes for hosting the event. Don’t forget to move into the finals at the Youth State Scratch Tournament, will receive Mark Roth a Commissioner’s 45th-place finish. “I’m feeling Our Mystery game and a scholarship award and that the 2008 tournament be taken back Exemption to compete in the good though, I went to Michi- series were both a carryover , to Visalia Lanes in Visalia; (6) The new format and rules of the 2008 Go RVing Classic at gan last week to do an exhibi- no one hit the 104 game or 483 Queens/Masters Tournament; (7) a change in the entry fees to your clock’s ahead... the 2008 Women’s Senior Tournament Norwich Bowling and Enter- tion and shot 740 in a league series Game will be at $400 There were 301 entrants to the October 2007 Princess Cham- tainment Center in Norwich, there which was kind of neat. and series will be at $200 at Cal pionship Tournament which was won by Linda Dance of San Jose Conn., March 5-9. I shot 280 the last game and Bowl March 9th.. Or your gunna miss with a score of 1177. Roth, who is tied for third people were going nuts.” Please see the bowling news The BVL Committee reported plans to purchase from the 2007 all-time with 34 Denny’s PBA The 56-year-old Roth, who or check our website WWW. BVL donations, bowling kits to send to our military men and Tour titles, was inducted into owns two PBA Senior Tour DONKEETOUR.COM for the tournament!!! women in Iraq. There will be a “kit” on display at our Product the PBA Hall of Fame in 1987. titles including the 2002 PBA further details. Fair at Foster City in April. Local Associations are urged to use He was named PBA Player of Senior World Championship – Low to Cash – MEN +29 WOMEN +22 as a “fund raiser”.and any donations to the State BVL Committee the Year four times in his career captured one of his 34 Denny’s Sidepots-Sunday 11:00 AM – Bud Zagorski, Victor Jordan, Don are due by March 1, 2008. The board approved the motion from the Star of Tomorrow and led the Tour in average a PBA Tour titles at Bradley Eide ($24 each), 12:30PM – Chuck Brode, Jeff Taino, Mamerto Committee that Samantha J Jimenez, of Rowland Heights and record-tying six times. He still Bowl in nearby Windsor Locks, Jablan ($27 each). 2:00PM Som Seng, Jeff Juckett, David Godinez Douglas G Frisbie of Concord be declared our 2008 “Stars of holds the PBA record for most Conn. His win in the 1978 ($54 each) , 3:30PM Keith Kenworth/Armando Zavala, Mamerto Tomorrow” and each be awarded a $l,000.00 Scholarship at our titles in a single season, captur- Greater Hartford Open came Jablan/Luis Diaz, Jeff Juckett/Armando Zavalas ($60/ $24 each) Annual Meeting in Foster City, April 27th. ing eight in 1978. He followed on his 27th birthday. Tournament Recap The board approved the motion from the Hall of Fame Commit- up that record-setting season “I’d like to get to the top Place (hcp) Name Score Amount tee to induct into our Hall, Sharon Aronson, Turlock for Superior with seven victories in 1979. 32 this week and take it from 1. (34) Jeff Juckett 687 $ 850.00 Performance and George Glavis, Sacramento for Meritorious Roth, who resides in Fulton, there. You always want to get 2. (10) Armando Zavala 686 $ 300.00 Service. Induction ceremonies will take place at our Annual N.Y., was – and still is – one of to the show because once you 3. (39) Oscar Bustemante 683 $ 150.00 Meeting April 27th. The Credentials Committee reported l71 adults and 45 youth the most popular stars in the get there, whatever happens, 4. (6) David Godinez 681 $ 130.00 reps would be seated at the Annual Meeting. Adding the board game due to his unique style. happens,” Roth said. “I hope to 5. (38) Som Seng 679 $ 110.00 members, there would be 244 eligible to vote. “They say I’m the grandfa- find the magic touch again and 6. (23) Mamerto Jablan 672 $ 100.00 President Hoffmann announced the members of the Nominating ther of the modern game. I start- use it this week. I’m looking 7. (25) Jeff Taino 671 $ 95.00 Committee: Joan Feinblum, Stephanie Steiner, Jack Waters, Matt ed cranking the ball and played forward to going out and enjoy- 8. (8) Jeqwan Murphy 670 $ 90.00 Cormack and Donna Dillard. about five boards deeper than ing myself. I’ll just bowl my 9. (43) Bill Milinkovich 659 $ 85.00 The board approved to hold the 2009 Annual Meeting at the most guys,” Roth said. “When best and hope I can carry when 10. (17) Jeffrey Sargeant 643 $ 80.00 Riverside Marriott Hotel in Riverside. you watch the old shows you I need to. Give me the extra hit 11. (64) KK Sr 642 $ 75.00 The next Board of Directors Meeting will be at the Crowne can see the difference. and carry the 10-pin.” 12. (54) Adam Drozdz 639 $ 70.00 Plaza Hotel, Foster City, Friday, April 25, 2008. Our Mission Statement: “The California USBC Association, That gave me what these The Go RVing Classic gets 13. (35) Chuck Brode 638 $ 65.00 as the state governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the guys have now. They learned underway Wednesday, March 14. (9) Matthew Garcia 633 $ 60.00 future of the sport, provides programs and services and enhances to bowl with resin and urethane 5 with the Denny’s PBA Tour 14. (13) Sherman Joseph 633 $ 60.00 the bowling experience. Our Vision Statement: To be the unified and we started bowling with Qualifying Round followed by 16. (46) Ron Farmer 629 $ 50.00 organization of choice focused on the growth of the sport. rubber. The game changes the Round of 64 on Thursday 17. (58) Nina Vidal 622 $ 50.00 every 10 years. It’s just part where Roth will join a field of Paid Out 69 Entries SCRATCH 5-GAMEVICTOR (At Victor Bowl) January BOWL 28, 2008 FINAL RESULTS of life.” 11 qualifiers and 52 Denny’s Tournament $ 3145.00 1. Patrick Geisel 1298 $138.00 2. Ray Cobb 1228 103.50 Roth, who competes regu- PBA Tour exempt bowlers. The Sidepots $ 567.00 3. EvanTolson 1220 69.00 larly on the PBA Senior Tour, top 32 will advance to match 4. Clay Marshall 1188 34.50 Brackets $ 2000,00 FINANCIALREPORT also took part in this season’s play Friday with the final four Free Entries $ 150.00 23 Entries @ $39.50 each $908.50 $14.50 lineage per person -333.50 H&R Block Tournament of competing for the $25,000 top- Champion’s Shirts $ 40.00 Sidepots -230.00 Champions, one of four Majors prize Sunday, March 9 live on Balance to Prize Fund 345.00 Total: $ 5902.00 TOTAL PAYOUT $345.00 on the Denny’s PBA Tour. ESPN at 12:30 p.m. ET. 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Prize Funds based on entries March 6, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 7 Open Invitational Page 8 BOWLING NEWS March 6, 2008 Inland Empire NABI 12655 VENTURA BLVD. Canoga STUDIO CITY Champion Lauren Hazlett 818-769-7600 or 877-2380 Park Bowl BOWL when you have time to spare 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 LAKE ELSINORE—We Mia, her 3 1/2 year old daugh- 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS want to thank Trevi Zone for ter, the love of her life. Lauren by Nice and Sweet www.canogaparkbowl.com hosting our last Sat. tourna- dedicates this win to Adam for E-mail:[email protected] ment. Trevi is a great house to his coaching & encouragement STUDIO CITY — Hi, how are you this week? We are WINNETKA — We have something for everyone to do bowl, plus they have their huge & of course, to her beautiful great. Hope you had a terrific week. The bowlers are great this weekend. It’s time to turn all your clocks forward. Yup, family entertainment center daugher, Mia. Lauren won and so are we. Wow, does this sound like everyone else’s Daylight Saving Time Begins. which everyone enjoys. $620, a champion shirt & an (those next to ours) articles. Well, it shoud because we are Let’s take a look at all those high scores reported from the Lauren Hazlett, our newest entry into the Tournament of great and so are you. league bowlers here at Canoga Park Bowl. champion, is a 5’2” - 120 lb. Champions at the NABI July, PINZ ADULTS Viva Las Vegas: Ryan Roberts 237/683, Mike Johnson petite young lady who throws a 2008 Nationsls at the Orleans, Holy jeez, you are on fire. Wow, stupendous, fantastic, 265/652, Robert Battle 239/650, Vince Koeller 645, Jared mean 16 lb. ball. She won with in Las Vegas swell (fill in your favorite phrase that describes yourself). Goldschen 234/642, Yvon Yonan 224/593, Bill Small 265, her 16 lb. Brunswick Speed Our stepladder began with: Thanks for bowling here, our bowlers are great, what a great Brian Smith 234. Zone, drilled by E.G. Mock, at Mike Pizarro bowling Ma- week they have had. Look: Adult Junior Doubles: SENIOR—Fred Carr 198/527. Trevi Zone. rio Banuelos. Mike bowled Tavern Guild: David Quam 244/647, Jeff Pijko 225/621, ADULT—Jay Chavkin 246/616, Teri Rollin 124/353, Rich- Lauren is in charge of the a 213 to Mario’s 254. Mario Curt Zellers 616, Tina Hackett 226/616, Karen Pleines ard McKenna 236, Jason Kalmanson 218, Chip Minot 203. bowling events & is league then bowled Jeff Welker. Jeff 209/534, Karen Shiu 533, Scott Shives 240, Michael Perez YOUTH—Kevin Gross 226/628, Dustin Chavkin 253/611, co-ordinator at Trevi Zone. bowled a 192 to Mario’s 215. 225. Matthew Rollin 191/488, Eric Czubiak 136/404, AJ Minot She has only been bowling Mario, then went on to bowl Twilighters: Jim Moore 24/677, Phil Cody 230/658, Rob- 145/383, Jennifer Pyka 187/467, Ashlee Rollin 115/334. for 5 months & attributes her Bryan Datuin. Mario bowled a ert Lerman 645, Kelly Perdue 621, Dan Coffelt 606, Lorill First Lutheran Church: Jerome Hampton 2247/678, Rick playing softball in high school 181 to Bryan’s 259. Clement 197/569, Carol Gerard 211/558, Marley Sims 524, Godin 246/627, Carol Enochs 180/486, Bob Pfleger 220, (pitcher & catcher) to her bowl- Bryan, then met high quali- Laurie Faso 244, Tony Viacava 237. Mike Hahn 213, Zach Granat 204, Jason Butts 204. ing skills. fier, Lauren Hazlett. Bryan Kings and Queens: Jon Schell 253/645, Luke Avery River Maniac: Ruben Sarkissian 279/733, Johnnie It also does not hurt to have bowled a 172 to Lauren’s 234, 220/628, Brett Himmel 225/603, Norman Horton Jr. 212, Englehart 279/717, Eric Hernandez 258/712, Barry Simon your boyfriend & bowling for Lauren to win. Our $50 Donald Osborne 209. 258/712, Bob Scherzberg 279/693, Monise Kelly 225/603, partner, Adam Williams, for sidepot winners were: Funseekers: Jeff Dowling 237/643, Jim Sahakian Vicky Colburn 204/531, Bridgette Swearningin 515, Jeannie your bowling coach. Victor Cruz, Jeff Welker, 234/636, Dane Price 237/626, Lisa Frobisher 205/529, Joe Cummings 502, Dawson Swearningin 266. Lauren bowls in one league Todd Wolsten (2), Lauren Ha- Delgado 234. Monday Nite Live: Frank Villaorlad 225/644, Dave at Trevi Zone, Thursday Pro- zlett, Pat Perinich (2), Adam S.C.B.L.: Stephen Santay 267/675, Tony Laanan 247/657, Cook 225/631, John DiPietro 235/622, Bob Heyd 226/606, Practice, & her highest game Williams & Rob Kasprzyk. Our Keane Murakami 635, Matthew Grimes 227/628, Bob Hatch Candida Johnson 194/529, Lucy Tralla 504, Dick Schryver bowled was a 277 scratch. next tournament is at Arlington 612, Jim Foltyn 231, Neil Inman 227. 246, Dennis Llamas 226. Although Lauren keeps very Lanes on Sat., March 8. See our PINZ JUNIORS Comedians: Mark May 278/728, Ruben Sarkissian busy with her work at Trevi ad below in this week’s Bowl- The junior bowlers are bowling great. They are great and 259/716, Daniel Stipkovich 268/713, Gary Gladstone Zone she also is a mother to ing News. See ya there! so are we (Pinz). See, this is what you get when we get 269/706, Justin Archer 667, Amanda Gross 223/589, Mary generic. But our juniors are anything but generic. They are Becker 203/553, Jan Sandman 534, Ellen Eckard 223/515, unique (unlike this article). They bowled GREAT at their Sheryl Kline 200. tournaments, take a look at their scores: Tuesday Pick-A-Ball Doubles (4-games): SENIOR— Adult Junior Doubles: ADULT—Brad Lander 212, Josh Allan Nathan 222/811. ADULT—Bill Williams 258/895, Bebot Fisher 531, Tina Hackett 256/648. YOUTH—Ethan Bens- Holbrook 207/726, Warren Meyers 229, Jun Tumacay 225, inger 267/676, Jamie Spector 217/542. James Smith Jr. 212. YOUTH—Daniel Williams 249/896, Senior Scratch: Nikolai Berk 253/793, Ethan Bensinger Matthew Rollin 176/650, Samantha Meyers 210/749. 233/788, Treven Goldsmith 772, Brittlan Halpern 215/767, Pinbusters: Susan Barnhart 196/505, Monise Kelly Natalie Kato 232/761, Molly Gruber 215. 501. Senior Galaxies: Jonathan Berk 190/431, Matt Parker Copper Bucket: Richard Alajarin 268/677, Paul Anderson 159/415, Brian Ingoldsby 156/412, Billy Lander 151/396, 247/664, Pete Ramirez 235/640, Rusty Yeager Jr. 220/603, Noah Lander 344, Stirling McCulloch 150. Becky Ruiz 202/494, Steve Borosich 216. Junior Stars: Nicole Martinez 117/296, Nicholas Martinez 500 Classic: Georgia Garey 223/597, Leslie Jackson 82/212. 213/577, Mary Lauer 215/577, Robyn Willis 565, Marie Pee Wees: Jeffery Lim 87/166, Andrew Parker 99/164. Brown 563, Patricia A. Peskin 212, Marianna Cardilin 212. PINZ SENIORS/LADIES The Classics: Sharon Enriquez 232/636, Michael Witt Inland Empire NABI (L-R) Bryan Datuin - 2nd, Mario Have you ever “dumped” down anything? Well, look at 236/624, Scott Loudon 268/620, Pam Blake 577, Pam Findl Banuelos - 3rd, Adam Williams - Lauren’s boyfriend, your GREAT scores, because they are awesome and sweet 228/575, Leah Hoffman 205/570, Tina Enriquez 210/569, Lauren Hazlett - Champion & Victor Cruz - 8th. and whatever they are. We think that you are super, but Michael Gilbreath 217, Tim Stake 205, Jerry Lovell 201, the regular, tedious dictum Jeanette Tonnies 204. means that we need to use Bnai Brith Classic: George Lippert 267/756, Tom Leigh these synonyms. Here’s the 278/736, Jay Davies 257/696, Thomas Flynn 257/694, Ro- INLAND EMPIRE Message Phone scores: man Agiert 258/685. 951-685-3403 Happy Timers: Gary Ol- Thursday Pick-A-Ball Doubles (4-games): Breno De- Nationally Sponsored By: NATIONAL sen 223/565, Sol Karno- martino 226/861, Patricia Gross 176/619, Louis Gross 256, or vitz 542, Cynthia Burken- Peter Thibodeaux 227, Kyle Kinney 223, Richard Martinez AMATEUR heim 181/445, Sylvia Good 217. BOWLERS INC. Quin or Dave Monical 138/376, Lily Ching 376, Art CC Nikkei: Bing Lau 279/713, Art Wake 244/659, Stephen 909-731-3025 Abell 203. Sasaki 247/649, Russ Yamaguchi 238/634, Frank Nakama Breakfast Club: Charlene 603, Noriko Fukunaga 206/555, Masami Miyoshi 234/552, Gaffney 208/507, Donna Pei Eto 221/541, Katsuko Fujita 523, Miki Lau 504, Yoshi Klein 199/504, Myrna Schiff- Kawamura 230. man 180/501, Nancy Sher- Vegas For Fun: Joel Seguin 241/677, Robert Spengeman SATURDAY MARCH 8TH wood 184/483, Elayne Klein 240/637, Vaughn Fountain 236/620, Jun Tumacay 235/612, 481, Terri Jowdy 180. Pam Fountain 177/504, Forrest Fountain 211. Coffee & Donuts: Arleen Wiener 515, Marilyn Berry Canoga Park Srs. Quon 267/650, Richard ARLINGTON LANES 198. WINNETKA — The se- Greenzweight 632, Lucy 7100 ARLINGTON AVE., RIVERSIDE Pin Pals: Karen Collier niors here at Canoga Park Tralla 203/555, Carolyn 230/597, Sharon Brooks Bowl continue to bowl Scherzberg 202/547, Karen 951-688-2695 185/448, Marcia Shourt outstanding scores that McDonald 203/513, Sylvia 162/448, Shelly Djercian we enjoy reporting. Kesilis 217/503, Helen Lay- 163/424, Diana Bassi 360, 49’Ers Senior Trio: Dale field 496, Al Reiswig 228, Ellen Engel 134. Rubin 234/667, Richard Mary Lauer 183. $1400 Greenzweight 235/647, Good bowling, seniors. Joslyn Seniors: John Dobson 207/592, Art Abell Geroge Schneider 572, Remember to move your $55 Dave Yahn 246/568, Bob clocks forward as Daylight ENTRY FEE 1st Prize 518, Teri Bonato 172/454, With 80 paid entries in tournament $50 Mary Bobnes 166/433, Ernie Adams 545, Mary Lau- Saving Time begins this Guaranteed (and with all other extras) Gluck 211. er 193/504, Nancy Cot- weekend. 1/2 Price Sidepots trell 178/494, Mazie Little RE-ENTRY FEE Win Extra $400 with 80 entries all squads Senior Social: Gary Ol- Win $400 with optional upgrade sen 202/557, Art Michener 138/394, Lucy McCoy Canoga Park Jrs. with 10 or more WINNETKA — Let’s see Optional Upgrade 169/465, Charlene Gaff- 113/321, Don McCoy 213, (with 20 entries) bowlers how the juniors bowled ney 165/465, Teri Bon- Bill Robb 205. Win wearing NABI shirt during this week at Canoga Park ato 178/450, Allan Lotta Funtimers: Steven Hern- $20 qualifying & finals: Win extra $100 Bowl. 152/440. don 265/729, Al Reiswig Bumper Thumpers: Aiden Bowler of the Week: Boy, 255/712, Richard Green- Marks 88/171, Analynne $500 oh boy, did we miss last zweght 236/658, Hung- Wallace 60/115. 1st Prize Guaranteed week’s bowler. Christine Lay Quon 247/627, Murl Junior Royals: Kevin with 50 entries Stark has now been deemed De Zotell 219/582, Karen Gross 300/696, David Sheer- out bowler of the month for McDonald 178/522, Caro- an 187/511, Keith Nelson Upcoming August 2009. It may be in lyn Greenwood 187/486, Handicap 154/437, Sevaun Thompson the future, but I still don’t Bobbie Walker 192/459, Tournaments 174/355, Owen Anderson March 15 - Arrowhead Lanes 90% of 205 think anyone can touch her Bertha Willard 166/459, 133/323, Julia Frias 143/373, March 22 - Arlington Lanes great scores. She bowled a Ellie Alliston 167/456, Bill USBC Alina Medina 142/368, Ber- March 29 - Riverside Lanes 258 during Breakfast Club. Volkert 219. tha Rose 95/258, Ashley SANCTIONED What a great game! Keep 39’Ers Senior Tour: Brett 91/229. truckin’. Dave Yahn 257/716, Ed- Junior PBA Experience: ALL PRIZES BASED ON ENTRIES Sweetness quote of the win Cornish 277/702, Bill Drew Stern 177/465, Sa- week: Once you change Robb 248/702, Hung-Lay mantha Meyers 175/465. “Games Count Now” your philosophy, you NABI Bowler Qualifying Times: Take care and have fun. change your thought pat- your attitude, it changes membership is now For July $40,000 tern. Once you change your behavior pattern and 1/2 price: $12.50 12:30 - 2:00 - 3:30 your thought pattern, you then you go into some NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS NABI Nationals change your — your at- action.- Malcolm X aka Semi & Finals: 5:00 “Orleans” Las Vegas titude. Once you change Malcom Little. 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1. Open to Amateurs only. 2. Bowl with 3 different Lady Professionals. 3. This is a 9 pin No-Tap Tournament (9 pins on your 1st ball is a strike) 4. May cash more than once, but only once in the top 5 in each division. 5. All entries must be received by March 29th, 2008. Payment must accompany entry. 6. Entering Averages; Current 21 games or more (must bring league sheet) If none use 2006-2007 Book average. If none bowl scratch. 7. No refunds after March 29th, 2008. 8. After March 29, 2008 if space permits Bowling Package Options only will be available. 9. Tournament Director reserves the right to re-rate or reject any entries. No Checks Please. Money Order or cash only. Entry Deadline is March 29th, 2008 • Please call Roger Heap at 714-777-3818 for more information Send entries to Yorba Linda Bowl, 18171 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda, CA 92886 Page 10 BOWLING NEWS March 6, 2008 early, maximum torque is lost. Why is torque important? Because when the pocket is hit with a maximum torqued ball, maximum pin Ready or Not, Here We Come! action is achieved. More strikes, less splits, a bigger pocket etc. Up Your Average are the result. But there are tricks to achieving this…tricks which by Jackie Wyckoff by Rolf Gauger usually require help from a high level coach. So my suggestion is, ALBUQUERQUE, NM—For the average league bowler, even get some help if you want to really improve your strike potential those high average scratch players, the USBC Open Champion- Instruction to Help Raise Your Scores by developing a “power torque” release. ships Tournament is the most exciting and prestigious tournament RG means radius of gyration. Simply compare this to a fly- they will ever bowl. Our group of 20 regular players have been Just One of The Smith Brothers Some Winning Tips wheel. Put most of the weight near the wheel’s surface and it is participating for an average of fifteen years and we never get tired harder to turn, but keeps turning longer. More weight near the of marching out, reporting to our lanes, and greeting teams and Ask yourself, “What do I really know about Leverage; Torque; center and it becomes easier to turn, but it stops turning sooner. players from other states that we see once a year. Since bowling balls are like flywheels, you have a choice of high Over the past dozen years we have bowled the second week RG (Radius of gyration); Matching revs to ball speed?” or low RG equipment depending on how early or late you want of the tournament because it fell on President’s weekend and our it to rev up, how long you want it to keep revving and how early players didn’t have to take too much time off work to participate. I bring these up because in light of each Sunday’s PBA tourna- or late you want it to hook. Your ball driller is the one to help In 2007 the USBC decided to eliminate the first week of the ment TV finals, it occurred to me just how much the importance of with that. event, so for the past two years we have bowled on the opening these principles of physics has increased as the sport of bowling Matching…something many bowlers have never even heard weekend. has modernized. Week after week, the TV finalists are obviously of, yet very important…and here we’re specifically referring to While the USBC Tournament is one of the best run tournaments able to display dominance in the above areas matching revs to ball speed or vice versa. So…failure to control in the world, from our experience, it is a horse of a different color This evolution of our beloved sport hasn’t been as gradual hook is often caused by too many revs with slow ball speed, making when you bowl the opening weekend. What is the problem? The as you may think, however. It has come in jumps (or lurches, it hard to keep the ball from constantly over-hooking. Conversely, fact is the USBC Tournament staff and facilities are just not ready. as some would say). In the old days of shellacked lanes, better the high speed cannonball with too few revs never gets a chance Sounds strange, doesn’t it? I mean it’s not like we just decided bowlers often created sort of a “tunnel” toward the pocket in that to complete its hook and can’t create pinfall, even at the pocket. to show up and didn’t tell anyone. We made our reservations a soft shellac. Releasing the ball into that tunnel just right improved Here we have a guide of sorts, which says that from release to year in advance. pocket chances dramatically. High revs and hook made the ball pins, approximately 14 to 18 active revs are optimum. Note, I said We arrived early to bowl the satellite tournaments, the Bowl- jump out of that tunnel, so that didn’t work. That’s why body approximately…this is not a hard and fast rule, but it’s reasonable. ers Journal tournament and the new RotoGrip Sport tournament. extension (torso tilting and back leg stretching) was so successful A strip of white tape, 1 inch wide and 4 or 5 inches long, placed These events were scheduled to start on Saturday, the 16th. A back then. It helped release the ball into the tunnel. above the ring finger hole and pointing toward your positive axis perfect fit for our Sunday/Monday USBC Open Tournament However, after fire departments and insurance companies point (pap) makes it easy to count revs…to check your efficiency squads. said, “No more flammable lane finishes!” those shellac, (as well on such matching. But remember…if the ball “rolls out” before As it turns out, our advanced planning didn’t work out and we as lacquer finishes), disappeared. So finding a line became more impact, those “roll out” revs don’t count. were not able to bowl in either tournament. For the second year in difficult, which is why so few 300 games were shot. Oiling was Why did I choose these particular points to cover this month? a row the Bowlers Journal tournament was not open and the new done either by drag mop or with a hand pump spray. To say it was Read on. RotoGrip Sport Bowling event, held at the stadium, was not ready. inconsistent would be a compliment. Anyway, eventually the cur- The Smith Phenomenon Neither of these tournaments held squads until Sunday, February rent synthetic lane beds, modern reactive and particle balls, plus Several years ago, in Phoenix Arizona, the US Open men’s 17th, even though they advertised that they would be up and run- the highly sophisticated oiling machines came in. division winner was Robert Smith, then age 24. Since then, de- ning squads by 10:00am on Saturday, February 16th. Result? No more tunnels! spite recent hip problems Smith has become one of the PBA’s top Several of our players use the USBC Bowling Ball Express. Un-Tilt players. My point today is what happened back then. Smith won This service is great for those players who want to ship more balls In the current smooth, oiled lane surfaces, modern reactive by defeating Norm Duke by only 1 pin in the final match, 202 to than the airlines allow for baggage and for players like me who and particle balls grab the lane surface better, but make the lanes 201. Today’s subject matter deals with some of the things he did need an extra suitcase just for my shoes. We have been using this break down faster. So the old torso bending, “extension” body to prevail during that week and in the finals, over many of the service since it’s inception in Knoxville in 2003 with great suc- position no longer works. That’s also a reason why the old “lift” country’s (and the world’s) greatest bowlers. cess. Unfortunately, it was not open on Friday when we arrived. release no longer works as well, either. Creating lift by hitting up I knew Robert Smith was 1993 U S amateur champion and a On Saturday morning the staff was still wandering around the on the ball causes a tendency for the already revving ball to jump 1994 Team USA member before joining the PBA, but I had never convention center trying to find our equipment. slightly sideways as it hits the lane. Many of you already know met him. Con Wednesday, coach John Jowdy and I were watching this. So extension has been replaced with a more torso upright Smith throwing a ton of ball, stringing strikes. “Look at Smith!” (un-tilted) body position. I said. “Consistent form, good leverage, high revs and matching Part 1 - Leverage speed. Wow!” Jowdy answered, “Notice that follow through to- Therefore, a “feed the ball into the lane” type of release, ex- ward his break point? I taught him that when he was in college.” ecuted at the bottom of the swing is better than lift. This is more When coach Jowdy introduced me to Smith I said, “Keep this up effectively accomplished with that “sitting” body position which and I’ll write about you in the newspapers.” Smith just gave me allows the release to more easily come at swing’s bottom, where a smile and kept bowling. it belongs. Why? Because leverage is improved by releasing the Switching To A Different RG Ball…And Matching ball into the lane like a landing airplane…at a slightly downward In the very next game, quick lane break down caused Smith to angle…which can only be done without over-tilting the torso. start hitting high. In spite of his adjustments, he split, due to early Some refer to this so called sitting position as body “under” hook and too many revs for his ball speed. First, he switched to a ball…meaning rather than “over” the ball, as in the old extension “longer” ball (different RG). That worked, but only for a while. method of yesteryear. So visualize this: As important as it is to So here’s how he solved the problem…and where a great lesson get lower with knee bend to stay under the ball, once you tilt your comes in for all high revving bowlers. Coach Jowdy suggested torso forward, your body is suddenly over the ball instead of under to Smith that he immediately have a “Sarge Easter” ball drilled. it! And leverage is lost! That’s a ball drilled fingertip for the middle finger, but conventional A Helpful Technique for the ring finger. That slowed down Robert’s rev rate enough to To develop the correct sitting position, try the following: match his ball speed. As you take your last step, simply tell yourself, “Bring my left Presto! Problem solved. No wonder coach Jowdy is in the hip forward and downward.” (Left handers, right hip) It helps to PBA Hall of Fame! visualize a bit. You’ll notice that as the hip moves slightly for- After that, Smith left less splits, converting enough of them to ward at the line, your body automatically unbends just enough to wind up top seed for the TV finals. By then I knew him well enough Since we bowl very early in the tournament we almost always eliminate over-tilting during the release! for a congratulatory hug. “I picked you to win yesterday,” I said, get our names on the leaderboard. Our tradition is to take a picture So now you are lower at the line and “under” the ball at the “and I still do. Now I won’t be the only one writing about you, of the team, doubles pair or individual, pointing to their name on same time! With this technique you never attempt to unbend your that’s for sure!” Smith just chuckled in his friendly manner. the leaderboard. Not this year. There was no leaderboard in the back…it does it all by itself (see illustration). In the final match, Smith and Norm Duke were virtually tied, center and the staff didn’t even provide a printout of the scores. We Note that the chest is directly above the front knee. It never when each left a difficult split. Smith’s was the dreaded 3-4-6-7. had no idea how anyone placed until I returned home and received moves from that position. Duke missed his, but Smith converted…for the 1 pin win! a press release, which lists the top 10 scores in each event. We had But he wouldn’t have gotten that final chance without having teams in 3rd & 5th place, two doubles teams in the top ten, a 3rd first mastered those four techniques we’ve discussed here. So you place in singles, a 2nd place in all-events in regular division and can see why they’re so important! 6th place in all-events in the classified division. I took a picture of Rolf’s Winning Students Of The Month the hole in the wall where the leaderboard was placed the day after Larry Rumple of Simi Valley, California, 1st place, SST we left. I guess this will have to suffice for the scrapbooks. Tournament Senior Division, Arrowhead Lanes, San Bernardino, Another nice feature we have enjoyed over the years is getting California, February 2nd. your printed scores almost immediately following your squad. Beca Reguero, 1st place, JBT Tournament, Sunset Lanes, Our teams depend on these sheets to determine who will buy the Henderson Nevada, February 3rd CONGRATULATIONS! beers each year. We were told that “it’s not working” and we never received scoresheets from our team event. Real Men Don’t I had an opportunity to speak to Brian Lewis, the tournament director. To his credit he didn’t offer excuses as to why things Shun Pink! weren’t ready, just an apology. The new leaderboard, purchased NABI SAN DIEGO—Sea just last year for Reno, was damaged in transit. Things like this & Air Lanes was the site of the happen, but why couldn’t they print out a sheet of paper and post tournament over the weekend, it in the center? Sometimes “big picture” guys don’t see simple & Robert “Ando” Anderson solutions. I have to compliment him on how well he runs the earned his second champi- tournament overall. His staff is always cheerful and helpful, even onship using his Roto Grip in those early days of learning the ropes. We appreciate that the No Lift. Mystic/Pink Tzone ball. Chal- squads run closer to on-time since he took over and the brackets lenging conditions kept scores were a fantastic addition. He made the best tournament even better Chest Above Front Knee low, as –6 was the cut for the from a players’ perspective. semifinals. Even the finals Our teams will be bowling later in the tournament next year. Release At Front Ankle reflected the lower scoring, as We are not alone. At least a half-dozen teams who bowled our Yellen, Bryan Klein, James squad will be moving as well. It seems to me that it would be You can try this right now, with no ball, just to prove to your- it took –27 to make the top five. Smith, Anita Smith, James more productive to fix the problems that occur during the first self that it works! This move has never failed with any student Ando was the second seed, & Horst (2), Duncan & Pas- days of the tournament rather than eliminate the first week of the to whom I’ve taught it! Sure, it takes practice…but the results in Paul Passarino was the number sarino. tournament, due to lack of participation. Eliminating the first week extra pin fall should convince you. Also, it feels more comfortable one, so the title match was a Once again we want to just moved the problems to what use to be the second week of the once you get used to it. Many bowlers report less back and knee battle of lefties. The two bowl- thank the base personnel who tournament and is now the first. Hopefully this new first week of the pain during the release! ers battled frame by frame, but made access smooth, & made tournament will not suffer from a lack of participation, but that is Parts 2, 3 and 4 - Torque, RG and Rev/Speed Matching a couple of timely strikes gave us feel welcome on the base. doubtful. We went back over to the convention center on Monday Torque. A simple definition of torque, is “twisting force”. In Ando the title. Congratulations Our next tournament is also after our singles and doubles squads, to do our obligatory tee-shirt bowling, the word “torque” means not just revs, but exactly how to both bowlers. The other on a military base, Admiral shopping. The entire convention center was closed, locked up the hand release creates the revs. A simple understanding of apply- finalists were Ron Tanja, Anita Robinson, on he 32nd St. Naval tight, no shopping and no bowling. What a shame. ing torque is this: During the downswing, the hand must absolutely Smith & Scott Duncan. Station, March 15th. Check the After being treated like Kings and Queens for the past dozen be kept behind the ball, without any turning whatsoever, all the In perpetual pot action, Bowling News ad next week years it’s hard to accept that the players who bowl early don’t way to the release point. Then, at the same instant that the fingers the 3-6-9 was shared by Paul for complete details. See you merit the same level of service as those who bowl the rest of the “trigger” the finger holes, the hand is turned a tiny ¼ of a turn, Willey & Scott Duncan, for the 15th at Admiral Robinson tournament. USBC knows when the tournament will start more just enough to finish the follow through with the thumb facing $50 each. …..…. we’ll save a cookie (& that a year in advance, and there are no excuses for not being ready approximately 12 o’clock. If the hand is turned too much or too Guaranteed $50 sidepots went to Nick Inganna, Mike some Easter goodies) for you! to go when advertised. March 6, 2008 BOWLING NEWS Page 11 Bowling Writers Of America Tom Baker Selected As BWAA Saturday Linbrook Juniors Cup Runneth Senior Athlete Of The Year Over With A Plethora Of Season Highs The BWAA Senior Bowler of the Year Committee has selected by Stacy Pick Bowlers Of the Year ANAHEIM — It was a banner day for many of Saturdays Juniors. Team 11, Allen, Johnson Earn BWAA Tom Baker, King, NC, as our 2007 Male Senior Bowler of the Ghost Bowlers showed how it’s done. Teammates Erika McFeggan (172/431), Year (no female was selected due to a lack of quality events for Nicole Tan (149/370), and Ventressca Randall (127/330) all set season highs Bowler Of the Year Honors senior women). Baker, a three-time titlist in 2007, won against for game and series. Edrick Tayag mowed ‘em down scoring 206 with a 577 To be named Bowler of the Year is the highest and most sought- runner-up David Ozio of Beaumont, TX. season high series. Next in line was Destini Gardner 128-133-179/440 with after annual award offered to the sport’s top athletes. To win it twice a new ball and three new high games and 100 pins over her previous series. in a three-year span is an exceptionally more remarkable accom- Jessica Quental blasted 138-141-155/433 for a consistent series. Shawn McFeggan 139/351 and Domynyc Gardner 156/331 took a page from Team plishment. Duplicating their efforts of 2005, Patrick Allen and Liz Orange County Bowling Leader 11, both bowled their high game and series. Other milestones worth mention Johnson have been voted the nation’s top male and female bowlers are the season hgh games bowled by Matt Clark154, Owen Hemming 131 and of 2007 by the Bowling Writers Association of America. Bill Huntington Remembered Aamin Kudri 105. Congratulations! Other high scores in the Saturday Juniors Allen of Wesley Chapel, FL began 2007 by breaking out of a were Aaron Wilson leading the way slinging a 243-202 adding up to a 627. by Frank Kietz Bobby Hornacek strolled in right behind earning 215-217 and a 611 series. serious slump, winning the H & R Block Classic in Reno, NV, the Robert Albrecht and Andrew Stewart bowled twin 605 series and Valerie first week of January. Further victories in Council Bluffs, IA, and GARDEN GROVE — Orange County’s bowling legend OC/ Matsumoto showed them how it was done ripping a 243 game. Baltimore made the 37-year-old lefthander the most titled player USBC/Ass’n. President Bill Huntington, 65, died of natural causes Boys take the lead in the Saturday Bumper Busters. Taylor Paczkowski on the Denny’s PBA Tour during the calendar year. Johnson of in his sleep Monday morning, February 25. No matter what that rolled 28 pins over his average with a strong 122 and followed it up with a ever-smiling portly gentleman was doing, it was something for 116. Jennifer Lewis kept up with a 120, 17 pins over her average. Cheektowaga, NY, prevailed in the 2007 USBC Women’s U.S. It was a tough day on the lanes for the Junior High 2008 crew, but Robert Open as well as the PBA’s Ladies & Legends tournament. She fin- tenpins. Albrecht rolled a 193. Julio Delcid chimed in with a 123 and Jesse Ledesma ished no lower than fifth during the four-event Women’s Series on Sunday, February 24, he was monitoring the last squad of the rang the bell with a 121. the PBA Tour and rolled an 843 three-game set during match play Orange County’s 2008 Women’s Tournament, even selling raffle Thursday Juniors were led by the female contingernt as Nicole Curtis tickets and handmade craft items. bowled a cool 201. Jeff Hunt weighed in with a 179 and Jessica Quental was of the Masters tournament. Johnson’s 14th place finish represented right behind him with a solid 175. Matthew Vigeant scored 165 and Ashley the highest finish by a woman in the history of the Masters. Masonic Services, attended by 250 people, were held Saturday, Bambrick finished up with a nifty 127-125-/359 series. Allen received 43 first place votes, 19 seconds and 16 thirds for March 1, 2008 at Fairhaven Memorial Park. He was buried in This week in the Junior Adult scratch league, Mark McLeod outscored junior 269 points. Walter Ray Williams Jr. was runner-up with 24 first Miami, Arizona, where he was born and got interested in bowling. and adult alike, with 215-244-212 for a splendid 671 series. Andrew Stewart He set pins, a foul line judge, dust the alleys, replaced fractured had a 192-247-191 for 630 series, which helped gain his team four wins for place votes and 208 points. Others receiving votes were Sean Rash the day. Alexis Adinofi strutted her stuff with a 250 high game, a 609 high (12-134); Chris Barnes (15-114) and Pete Weber (6-60). Johnson boards, made his eating/bowling money working in the copper series and a four-win sweep. Another high game man was Jimmy Vasquez earned 46 first place votes along with 26 seconds and 10 thirds for mines shoveling ore, feed the crushers, smelt the ore as he told with 232 and Aaron Wilson earned mention rolling a 227. The adults took a 292 points. Diandra Asbaty was next with 20 firsts and 173 points. it, even made pennies. back seat this week, but Stacy Rider outscored the rest with a 249-244 and He was smart enough to qualify as an electrician. He learned a 660 series helping her partner win four. Bob Mathias put up a respectable Others receiving votes were Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (17-156); 212 and a 605 series, while Tony Park came through scoring a 213. Kelly Kulick (13-132) and Wendy MacPherson (3-28). his way being IBEW officer, even organizing teams and doing Good Luck to all who are bowling Pepsi Tournament this weekend! charity work for his union. He worked his way up the OCBA chairs, committeeman, line- Asbaty, Page Named 2007 officer, a serious delegate doing his share of local, county, state 9 BWAA Amateurs Of The Year and national chores. 1 Team USA members Diandra Asbaty and Rhino Page have been During his tenure, OCBA, men and women, were in their glory 6 Psychic selected as the 2007 Amateur Bowlers of the Year by the Bowling days receiving honors for the best bowlers, big money-winning Writers Association of America. pros, a few controversial people, yes, just like any normal com- 5 Past Present Future Asbaty, a Dyer, IN, native residing in Chicago, was a unanimous munity. 0 selection while Page, a San Diego native living in Topeka, KS, Perhaps Bill got recognized when the Orange County Bowling 1 Tarot Card Reading came one vote short of unanimous in the balloting of the BWAA Council got their bowling trailer. Yup, a working AMF lane fitted Want to know about your love ones Amateur Bowler of the Year committee. Another Team USA on a special trailer to be pulled around our 40-center jurisdiction 7 or mabye about your career? member, Bill Hoffman of Columbus, OH, earned the other male promoting tenpins. 7 Well, I have all the answers you’ll ever need. first-place vote. It was the envy of the bowling world. Lots of interest, used as 3 Asbaty started her 2007 in January with a fourth-place finish in a fundraiser, promotion getter, as he would brag how many free Guaranteed to help on all problems of life. the USBC Team USA Trials in Reno, NV. She earned her first major game coupons were given out. We developed many bowlers out 5 Specializing in love and relationships. 2007 victory in May with the World Ranking Masters women’s of the Orange County 28-day annual Faire. title in Lake Wales, FL. That came just five days after finishing He kept the trailer moving. Knew how to get/use proprietor/ second in the USBC Queens in Charlotte, NC. In July, Asbaty association volunteers. He was a leader, he showed how to keep collected the women’s doubles gold medal at the Pan American those kids interested rewarding them with free bowling at their RESUMES Games in Brazil. Then in late August and early September, she favorite Orange County center. earned a gold medal in Masters and silver in the team event in the Besides the trailer, he had monthly/annual meetings to run, get World Tenpin Bowling Association Women’s World Champion- crews to run tournaments, check lanes, audit books, hold hearings, INVEST IN YOURSELF! ships in Monterey, Mexico. She capped the year in December build membership, really remarkable, he did it with a smile. • Enjoy Success by winning the final event in Professional Bowlers Association He was visable. He didn’t do all the work, his wife Cheryl and Women’s Series at Wyoming, MI. Page’s year also began well many before her ran the OCWBA. Bill and those before him, • Get Started Today with a runner-up finish at the USBC Team USA Trials. He earned volunteers and paid employees, and center owners/managers/staffs • Free CD of Finished Work gold medals in singles and doubles at the Pan American Games co-operated. Bill will be missed. This writer learned a great deal GET NOTICED WITH and gold medals in team and Masters and bronze in all-events at from him, enjoyed his stories, his friendship, reliability, we knew AN IMPRESSIVE RESUME the WTBA Men’s American Zone Championships in late June and the job would get done. AFFORDABLE RATES! early July. For his efforts, Page was named United States Olympic Now it’s time for all good bowlers, or yes, Bill was an avid Committee Athlete of The Year for Bowling and Bowlers Journal kegler, in the 150s, early days 180, to volunteer, keep the trailer SmartChoice RESUME International Amateur of the Year. rolling. Cheryl is getting ready for the next March 12 Associaiton Hoffman and Derek Eoff, Greenfield, WI, tied for second place Board meeting and the next Bowling Council Noon Thursday, 310-347-6761 in the Men’s Amateur of the Year voting. Shannon O’Keefe, Brook- March 13 meeting at Fountain Bowl. For more information, call [email protected] field, WI, was runner-up behind Asbaty for the women. 714-554-0111.
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Marcus is married special plans for his winnings, day, I just grinded it out and week for the 2008 Go RVing 256/918 at Bowling Square Lemons won his first Amateur to Tomiekia and has two chil- Marcus said he was giving the made enough good shots and Classic, March 5-9 at Norwich by Connie Marchione Bowlers Tour (ABT) champi- dren D’Marco, 12, and Nevaeh, check to Tomiekia. made the other guy show up.” Bowling and Entertainment onship at Cal Bowl on Sunday, 9 months. Marcus has been We held our first monthly Simard, who showed the Center. The live ESPN-tele- ARCADIA—Just a day March 2, 2008 during our two bowling for about 23 years. SBT this weekend. There were poise of a veteran in his first vised finals take place Sunday, before, Bob Jones rolled 10 day with finals tournament. He does his league bowling at 7 entries, with Chris DeBoer career TV appearance, stepped March 9 at 12:30 p.m. ET. strikes in row to end up with a After the semi-finals, we cut Cal Bowl and has a high game from Huntington Beach shoot- up in the 10th needing all three 277 in the North Los Angeles to the top five. The top five of 300 and 816 series to his ing a fine 985 scratch series and to win. Standing in front of the County USBC Association’s finalists included John Daily, credit. Marcus waned to thank taking home a check for $500. ball return on the right lane, he City Tournament at AMF Mid- Sherman Joseph, Chris DeBoer Tomiekia and his children for Daryl Brandt was the win- struck with his first shot before town Bowl, Bob was at his sea- and Marcus Lemons. their love and support and to ner of the optional Senior splitting on his second. SST son best in the So. Calif. Deaf The finalists then drew for his mom for watching the kids Sweeper with a 989 series, “There’s definitely help- continued from page 1 Travel with a 918 series at AMF lanes. At the end of the first on the weekend and a special taking home a check for $80. lessness in watching him try Simonsen and in thirteenth was Bowling Square. Bob rolled matches, Marcus Lemons and thank you to his son, D’Marco John Daily of Anaheim came to strike out to win. The other Chuck Worshaw. games of 224-207-236-256 to John Daily remained. They for his support at the tourna- in second for $40 with a series times that’s happened to me, the In the Finals for the Juniors, lead the honor roll. His 256 tied then bowled for the champi- ment. Marcus wanted to thank of 968 and Terry Hlebasko of guys have bowled like profes- Mike Rick won all 4 of his Francisco Navarro’s earlier one onship. John was not able Tony Figueroa and Alonzo Torrance came in third shoot- sionals and gone bang, bang, match games to take the finals. for the day’s high game. to get lined up and struggled Lemons for helping him with ing a 937 series and received a bang and see you later,” Barnes Scott Kraye was Second With Darrell Stogryn who led the throughout the game while his game. Marcus also wanted check for $30. said. “I’ve also been in that spot Ray Black taking Third, This honor roll the previous 3 times Marcus rolled a clean game. to thank Cal Bowl for hosting The ABT staff and member- he’s in needing three in a row. was the first time Ray has made placed second with 890 from Final score of the match was the tournament and the ABT ship would like to thank the If he gets up and throws three the finals in the SST. In Fourth games of 247-236-194-213. 242 to 180. Directors and Staff for running management and staff at Cal in a row on his first show on place was Louie Serrano, Ray Navarro who was matched Champion, Marcus Lemons an outstanding tournament. Bowl for hosting our tourna- that lane, then I just have to tip bet Louie by 22 pins for Third against Stogryn was pressed on is a barber employed by Plati- When asked if he had any ment. Our next scheduled my cap. But I didn’t like his place. to do his season’s best 887 in event will be March 9, 2008 at chances based on what had hap- Mike would like to thank his duel with Stogryn. Navarro LaHabra 300. This will be a pened over there before.” Corky DeMaio for drilling his won only one game with his 4-game beat-the- board Clas- The win gives Barnes two equipment and also the awe- 256 as he lost the first game sic and Masters Combination titles in a season for the second some job his Doctor has done with his 236 and in third game tournament with squads at 12, 2 time in his career but the first on his arm. He would also like by one with his 193 and last and 4PM. Bowl on the 12 noon time since the 1999 season. to thank the House for an excel- game with 201. squad and win the tournament, It was also meaningful to the lent tournament. Also Stogryn’s El Camino you will receive an additional Columbia 300 staffer, who In the Senior Division Kevin Village with Robert Audette $150. Bowl on the 2pm squad won the event named after the Gannon led the qualifying with assisting with steady games 755 and win the tournament, you late PBA Hall of Famer Don a +300 with Ralph Wingert in beat Navarro’s league leading will received an extra $100. Johnson, a famed Columbia Second with a + 181 followed Los Angeles 17 to 8. The entry fee for this tourna- staffer himself. by Vaughn Doody in Third with Gardy Rodgers had 721 as ment is $55. First place with “It’s a really good feeling. a +168. In Fourth place was Jim their Los Angeles dropped out 100 entries will be $1000. First I just feel like someone else Starks with a + 166, in Fifth of first place. place with 100 entries and full had a plan,” Barnes said. “As place was Corky DeMaio with Riverside with its dynamic progressive will be $2600. many times as I’ve left a 10- a +164 followed by Sixth place duo of Ed Abakumoff and Andy Runner up John Daily, ABT Director Richard Niedermayer, Jr., We look forward to seeing pin or 4-pin or 7-pin and guys Don Jackson with a + 156. In Lorenzo doing good with 820 Champion, Marcus Lemons, front, Marcus’ son, D’Marco. you at LaHabra 300! have stepped up and won, today Seventh place was Larry Nor- and 818 respectively regained guys didn’t. Historically on dstrom with a + 134 followed first place by edging Jones’ S the one-game thing it hasn’t by Dan Cerio with a +108. In F Valley 13.5 to 11.5. worked my way. I do think Ninth place was Norm Black Ed had 246-203-191-180 maybe ‘Koko Butter’ was up with a +74, in Tenth place while Andy tossed 204-235- there looking out for another was Stan Winters with a +65. 194-185 and Jim Mohr tossed Columbia staffer.” Norm and Stan both cashed in a 212. The win gives Barnes a for their position in the stand- The league thanks AMF four-point lead over Walter Ray ings. Rounding out the rest of Bowlng Square Manager Sher- Williams Jr. in the PBA Player the field in Eleventh was Jim yl Martin and her staff for host- of the Year race with three Gilchrist, Twelfth was Gerry ing with good scoring condition events remaining, including the Chinn, in Thirteenth was Leon which resulted in 176 plus season-ending 65th Denny’s Dent , Fourteenth was Darrell average per bowler. U.S. Open, the fourth Major of Storkson, Fifteenth was Stan Next Sunday’s travel takes the season which awards more Caswell. In Sixteenth was Joe them hopefully to another high Player of the Year points than Colley, Seventeenth was Jim scoring house, Del Rio Bowl. standard events. Coats, Eighteenth was Jerry “It’s by no means over,” Calvin, Nineteenth was Dave Winner of Scratch Division, Chris DeBoer and ABT Director Barnes said. “Walter Ray aver- Gulley, and Twentieth was BOWLING BACK Anita Dobbins. ages about one show every four Frank Weiler. In Twenty-first events so odds are he’s going was Larry Rumple, Twenty- ON LOCAL CHANNEL to make another show which second was Jim Koenings, means I have to make another Twenty-third was Dennis Fitz- show, too. He does have to simonds, Twenty-fourth was TV FOR ONE make one now, though, and it’s Bill Stempke and Twenty-fifth not easy out here. At the U.S. was Ron Burg. Twenty-sixth TIME THIS MAY Open you still have to beat 480 was John Fitzgerald, Twen- guys to get there. We all know ty-seventh was Pat Kinard, (Hey Bowlers and Fans, he’s been the best out here year Twenty-eighth was Everett Remember the old times, we in and year out. They’ve tried Nishikawa, Twenty-ninth was watched Pro bowling on our to write him off four or five Dusty Johnson and Thirtieth local ABC and CBS channels times, but I don’t ever write was Mike Larson. on TV instead of using cable him off.” In the Finals Kevin Gan- or dish stations. Read this.) It almost wasn’t to be for non came away with the win Barnes, who nearly cost him- followed by Corky DeMaio in GREENDALE, Wis. - The self again in the 10th frame of Second. In Third was Vaughn United States Bowling Con- a title match. Needing a mark Doody followed by Jim Starks gress recently announced it will and nine pins to shut Simard in Fourth place. In Fifth place conduct a special, made-for out, Barnes left the 2-8-10 with was Don Jackson followed by television event - Bowling’s his fill ball to give Simard the Dan Cerio in Sixth, in Seventh Clash of Champions - at this opportunity to win. place was Larry Nordstrom and year’s USBC Convention in But the 28-year-old couldn’t in Eighth was Ralph Wingert. Kansas City, Mo. come through in the clutch, giv- Kevin Would like to thank Tony The Clash, presented by ing Barnes the victory. Figueroa at Gardena Bowl for USBC and Strike Ten Enter- Barnes advanced to the drilling his 2 new balls and the tainment, will bring together title match with a 222-213 win house for hosting the tourna- 16 champions of USBC events over his Tour roommate Mika ment and the great job they did and the U.S. Open ranging in Koivuniemi, the second times throughout the tournament. age from teenagers to seniors Barnes has knocked off the On behalf of the SST I competing for $100,000 in “Big Finn” in the semifinals would like to thank Tony Acco- prize money on national tele- this season en route to a title. mando General Manager, Terri vision. The event will take After Barnes left a 4-6-7 and King Manager and Kristin shift place May 7-8 and taped for opened in the ninth frame after manager for all their support broadcast on CBS Sports May five consecutive strikes, Koivu- during the tournament. I would 10 from 5-6 p.m. niemi had a chance to win with also like to thank all the bowler Watch bowling like never a mark and eight pins. He left who participated in this tourna- before the 3-10, however, and needing ment and look forward to see- Bowling’s Clash of Cham- a mark to still have a chance to ing you at the next SST event at pions on CBS Sports http:// win, Koivuniemi chopped the Admiral Robinson Lanes in San www.bowl.com/tournaments/ spare to give Barnes the win. Diego April 5 & 6. Please let us USBC/clash/main.aspx Simard advanced to the title know by March 17th if you are Saturday, May 10th - 5 PM match with a 237-226 win over going to this event as it is on ET (Check your CBS station for Wes Malott. the Naval Station so you must your time) Sunday, May 11th Barnes earned $25,000 with be on the list to get access to - 4 PM ET (Check your CBS his win while Simard (Simp- the Base. 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Next Tournament This Sunday Trophies Keystone Lanes State-of-the-art Computerized Plus Two Special Events Coming Up Engraving (Roland Camm-2) by David Yamauchi Get Your Bowling Partners Ready!! Jordan Scott Joins The Ranks of Champion Personalized The JAT made its way to Fullerton and the very tough condi- Sunday, March 9 - Check in at 8:30 a.m. tion at AMF Carter Lanes. Seems the house hadn’t oiled since Heel Plates 310-533-9595 Saturday morning making the Sunday morning condition brutal. Added Prize Fund Money This Event There was definite left-side bonus on the lanes as three of the top-4 Keystone Lanes - Norwalk owned and operated by finalists were southpaws. Jeff Spiesman lit up qualifying at +461 Tim and Diana Albin for 5 games in the Classic format where scoring highlights were 11549 E. Imperial Hwy, Norwalk (562) 868-3261 few and far between. 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In addition, get your partners ready as our next two following events will be April 13- Open/Farm Doubles- any combination of one Open Division and one Farm Club bowler and April 27- Adult/ JST at BullDog Coffee 90%Club of 220 Junior Doubles- again we will have two divisions- 390+ scratch Handicap Every Sunday at and under handicap. Two great events for our April schedule! Check out www.bowljat.org for up to the date information and La Habra 300 Bowl Westminster Lanes at 10:30 AM tournament highlights! LA HABRA—JST tour 8 Bidwell, Jeff Spiesman held LADIES & ALL AVERAGES WELCOME was held this weekend at La on to #2 and J.R. to the #1 spot. Habra 300 bowl. I would like No high game or series point Sign-ups start at 9:30 AM • Entry Fee: $21 to thank Alvin Camba and his issued because they were taken staff for hosting the tournament by non members. In the roll off HigH Game baNK at $980.00 and being so gracious enough to Jeff Spiesman rolled a 224 to Game 1 = $285.00 Game 2 = $98.00 put out a sport oil pattern. The Devin’s 169. Jeff then up to oil pattern used was the “Chee- meet J.R. for the title and again Game 3 = $282.00 Game 4 = $315.00 tah” and it proved to be a good Jeff rolled a solid 244 to def. 3-Peat Bank = $790 Clean Game Bank = $290 challenge for the bowlers. All J.R.’s 196, nice bowling Jeff. divisions bowled on the same All the bowlers did very 6771 Westminster Ave., Westminster CA • 714-893-5005 oil pattern. I must thank all our well and I am proud of you sponsors for their continued all for more professional way “Bach’s Builds Better Bowlers!” SINCE generous support, Roto Grip, you dealt with the more dif- SINCE 1959 Pins & Needles, Sports Innova- ficult shot. But I have to say 1959 BACH’S BOWLING tors Thank You. 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Half of at 6:00PM< the cost of $14/00 went to Javier Zavala with a I would like to thank Debbie, the league was missing due to per person. There will also be other commitments, but those 209, High series points went to Joe Jimenez and Mark Myers that did show were greeted the new latest line of Ebonite Stephanie with the 842. Match for all their help yesterday. Our by fresh oil and good scoring. Bowling Balls, that will be on play saw some movement with next tournament is March 16th Thank you Carter Lanes. sale at a discounted cost to you. Javier moving past his sister at Del Rosa Lanes hope to see The high bowler for the I have the Complete NV’s, all into the #1 seat, Johnathan Hull you there. day was Jimmy Schmitzer 15lb plus. moving into the #2 seat and posting up 202-259-218/863. The following week-end, Stephanie holding the #3 spot. So Cal Actions Association Kevin Jones also put in a 234- March 15-16, 2008, the WCST, Johnathan was able to hold off 240/839 showing for our two will be in Pahrump, NV for the Stephanie with a 153 to her Round Up 800 club members. Very, very WCST Ebonite 139, allowing him to move to good. Other highs on the day meet Javier for the title. In a Singles. Full details of the came from Chris Blankenship very close match Johnathan got Canoga Park Bowl tournament, click onto www. 206-223/776, Kim Ferdnance by Javier with a 127 to 120 to 1st place Charles Willison +167 $1200 200-204/775; Mark (upset at westcoastseniortour.com to take the win. me) Curtis 208-221/753, Jas- the INFORMATION PAGE, or Intermediate division the 2nd place Jeff Garrison +1313 $ 500 mine Morales 703, and Eric call the WCST Office at 760- cut Vincent Nolan with 703 or Milne 202. 363-8141. Ebonite Bowling – 297, leading was Wesley Low 3rd place Jt Jackson +109 $ 250 We also had a chance to Balls will also be on sale at this with a 870/-130. Wesley se- get in some more make-ups tournament site. cured the double point for series 4th place Will Kolbow +65 $ 175 and with the season winding while Lesliann Katsura took down, every pin counts. With them for high game. Match play 5th place Vernon Adams +59 $140 only three sessions left and only saw very little movement, with one more possible make-up Nick Guggisberg up to meet 6th place Robin Romeo +45 $130 session available, things are 5-GAME Lesliann for the first match pretty tight. Pablo & Juan (J.D. 7th place Carl Malucci +17 $120 Pelow/Max Slevcove) lead the Nick rolled a 151 defeating Lesliann’s 125. Nick now was twelve teams at 356 points, only HANDICAP 8th place Steve Smith +12 $110 4 points more than second place up against Wesley who had just Opposites Rules (Bryan Os- won the last two events and borne/Schmitzer). Third place look to be on the march for a is Silent – But Deadly (Jones/ TOURNAMENT 3 peat. But 3 pins made the Sidepots BOWLING NEWSUDOKU Curtis) with 345.5 points and For 189 & Under difference with Nick Rolling fourth is Still Hungry – Yet a solid 196 to Wesley’s 193. Full! (Milne/Michael Gaylor) Book Averages Great bowling by both. 1st Gary Gurney 284, Jt Jackson 236 with 303 points. Each session Advance division the cut 7 5 is worth 21 points and a lot of Wishtoyo at -262/738, leading 2nd Zarcoff Boutell 300, Vernon Adams 267 damage can be done in three Santioned Tournament David Phillips with +6/1006. sessions. Also remember that Great job David. The double 3rd Will Kolbow 276, Zarcoff Boutell 247 6 3 7 9 our last two sessions are both points went to David for series position rounds. Could be For Correct and to Cody Mendoza for high 4th Robin Romeo 252, Joe Porcelli 238 3 5 1 interesting. gamer 212. After match play We also have our season Dates, Time & Cody last ground and dropped 5th Jeff Garrison 247, Vernon adams 245 highs still up for grabs. Team Information, to 4th with Ryan Brown mov- 9 5 series (1775), team game (512), ing into #3 spot, Scott Alvarez boy’s series (1005) and game Please Contact into the #2 and David holding 6th Jt Jackson 259,Carl Malucci 257 (279), and girls (984) and (246). on to #1. Scott stayed strong 9 1 6 4 Also remember that some of you need to make sure you with a 200 vs Ryan’s 178. Scott 2 1 9 6 8 4 3 7 5 have that two-thirds (66 games) was then up to meet David for 4 8 6 3 5 7 1 2 9 4 5 the title and again Scott stayed of the season to be eligible for VICTOR 3 5 7 9 1 2 4 6 8 those season high awards. strong with a 203 to David’s This week we are taking a 195. 7 6 2 4 3 8 9 5 1 2 4 7 bye for the Pepsi District finals. BOWL Open division J.R. Monteith 9 3 1 2 7 5 6 8 4 We will return on March 15th 12777 Mariposa Rd. and Jeff Spiesman lead the way 8 4 5 1 6 9 7 3 2 at AMF Valley View Lanes. with +127/1127 and Samantha 5 8 3 2 Therefore enjoy your week(s); Victorville Jimenez the cut at -4/996. In 1 9 3 5 2 6 8 4 7 I’ll see some of you in Bakers- match play Samantha bowled 5 7 4 8 9 3 2 1 6 6 2 field and all of you at AMF (760)241-7396 well but just wasn’t able to get 6 2 8 7 4 1 5 9 3 Valley View. to the #3 spot held by Devin Page 16 BOWLING NEWS March 6, 2008 St. Pius: Calvin Macareg 215-267/675, Timmy Heatherton 222, Bob McGraw 211, Leandro Baltazer 206. Looney In Laughlin: Jeff Castellano 225, J.J.Hall 215, Linbrook Bowling Center Valdeman Nicanor 201, Darcy Garcia 206. Korean Bowling League: Taek K. Choi 222. 1499 E. Highland Ave. Friday Cypress College: Anthony Salvador 253, John San Bernardino, CA 92404 201 S. Brookhurst • Anaheim • (714) 774-2253 Visitisomboon 220, Rick Le 210, Chris Charnock 201. Previ- ous week scores—Rob Casola 208, Rick Le 201-204, D.J. 909-886-4675 ANAHEIM — Congratulations to John Conway on his Cabading 201-200. SAN BERNARDINO — Hi. It’s time for our weekly high outstanding bowling this week in the Sunday Double Dat- Grey Panthers: John Vojtko 214, Bob Baughman 206, Joe scores report from the league bowlers here at Del Rosa ers league here at Linbrook Bowling Center. John bowled Malone 201, Elberta Canfield 235, Janine Hanigan 201. Lanes. Did you make the news? 298 strikes in a row for ”300”-”300”-222/”822”! Great T.G.I.F.: Martin Alcala 243-212-221/676, Bo Bowen 226, Judson Baptist: Jacob Davidson 241-215/627, Violet bowling, John!! Brian Blake 224, Mike Wagner 221, Casey Jones 218- Preszler 201/565, Lynn Thompsen 212, Teresa Preszler This was the week of several ”300” games. Congratula- 204. 202. tions also to Rick Gruenzer and Josh Rahm. Vegas Party: Ed Angeles 224-245-244/713, Ed Evans Beach Party: Will Mattox 203/592, Darren Robinson 216, Santa Gals and Guys: Fiel Aranda 246/612, Tony Chaco 214-237-247/698, Steve Brogdon 228-279/669, E.J. Rog- Diane Kline 186/487. 217-211/610, Rodger Morris 237, Lou Martino 211, Ted Juse ers 234-235/656, Len Huber 218-221/633, Wendy Dickason Mt. Commercial: Rick Quinbar 200/560, Rolando Bravo 202, Eileen DiBendetto 213, Cindy Kiefer 202. 218. 211, Pris Krasney 459, Vanessa Simo 165. Lunch Bunch: Stan Perryman 212. Kamaaina: Kalani Akui 222-279/689, Tash Castillo Capri: Toni Futch 195/557. Swinging Trios: Mike Warr 218, Bob Baughman 216, Joe 203-216-268/687, Lorin Tomono 200-265-218/683, David T.N.T.: Matt Tanner 182/486, Jan Ebey 198/543. Zeuli 205, John Vojtjo 200, Bill Stephens 200. Lautherboren 226-235-213/674, Ronnie Uneda 203-232- Dirty County: PJ Buckner 226-300/720, Vince Vasquez Anaheim Secondary Teachers: Rick Weiland 222- 238/673. 201-267-225/693, John Hutchings 241-222/631, Rob Miner 222/614, George Moreno 224, Marc Guzman 214, Mike Double Down: Gregg Sietsema 235-224-204/663, Bob 223-206/625, Robert Cravens 203-221-201/625, Susan Crumbley 212, Digger Larkin 210, Karen Weiland 219, Pam Iwasczyszyn 232/623, Casey Otteson 230-214/610, Tom Reeder 205/515. Weiland 202. Shores 202-227/607, Travis Scudellari 202/600. Elks Invitational: Tom Poole Jr. 232/596, James Harris No Knottcents: Ben Philalack 209-232-222/663, Chris Saturday Vegas Special: Davis Molina 214-267/659, II 258, Lorie Click 214/542. Van Dyke 247-225/641, Michael Byrd 226/605, Tim Butler Julio Molina 212-247/638, JR Paaga 247-207/624, Chris Willows: Patti Bechtold 199/535. 231, Ray Acosta 218, Darlene Acosta 210, Melissa Maus Molina 200-224/617, Kyle Walker 232/606, Diane Butters Wednesday Vegas: Del Karper 222-280-233/735, Jeff 200. 201. Hout 256-201/651, Joe Martinez 241-210/639, James Dixon Ten Pins: Dale Mitchell 242-247/681, Rodger Morris 4-4 Vegas: Ben Philalack 220-267-216/703, David Pe- 210-203-210/623, Bud Kolar 226-212/618, Steve Pellegrine 226-267/680, Tony Toliver 204-247-225/676, Pete Vodden terson 262/652, Norm Walker 220-234/652, Terry Painter 248-200/608, Rolann Karper 194/553. 255-212/666, Josh Salas 202-225-239/666, Shannon Toliver 226-204/613, Brian W. Parker 212, Cheri Butschke 234. Wed. Wild Bunch: Jack Hamner 211-210-212/633, Char- 207-204, Jan Vodden 203. Family & Friends: Davis Kelly 214-223/627, Chris Meno lie Rabico 222-213, Linda King 506, Betty Allgower 191. R.C.R.C.: Lou Cruz 243-266-248/757, Paul Budnovich 202-225/612, Chris Milligan 213-206/607, Pete Quintana Del Rosa 830 Classic: Adam Sokoloski 278-249-204/731, 223, J.H. Lowery 213, Gerald Kennedy 205, Ralph Tanner 224, Jess Meno 217-201, Patty Pangelinan 226. Mark Dyer 273-246-207/726, Darren De Maio 275-258/724, 204, Kay Ladbury 221, Barbara Cortez 200. Double Daters: John Conway ”300”-”300”-222/822, Ben Ray Cobb 207-278-214/699, Dave Wodka 268-233/699, 3’S Company: Melinda Manahaan 220-245/652, Mary- Philalack 266-219-239/724, Gary Oslund 278-221/698, Bill Johnny Hernandez 254-220-213/687, Tom Velasquez Jr. lou Platte 212, Vicki Wachter 211, Melissa Adams 209, Pat Swanson 248-234/643, Chris Signorino 212-213-216/641, 258-235/685, Jerome Forch 248-267/676, Jamie Castillo Barton 204. Allison Baligad 205, Yanet Hank 200. 241-226-205/672, Ed Salazar 235-279/611, Barry Graham Executive Doubles: Stan Evans 236-265/697, Ben Nascar Indsiders League: E.J. Rogers 209-217-236/662, 224-237-209/670, Leon Dent 233-238/669. Philalack 226-258/656, Ralph Tanner 217-235/645, Mike Robert Bloom 246-234/661, Kyle Osterman 255-218/643, S.B. County: Jim Forbes 202-227-242/671, Lonnie Mas- Keogh 232-211/638, Rey Ortiz 204-207/610, Chaun Shep- Shawn Oslund 237, Ken Williams 200-223, Susan de Graaff teller 227-213-207/647, Lonnie Futch 225-223/619, Randy herd 243. 210, Dolly Nielson 201. Perrine 229. Jacks and Jills: Mike Blodgett 202-258/647, Jerry Lao Senior No-Tap: (2-26-08 results) 39 entries @ $9=$351. 39 Happy Gamblers: Jerry Forch 216-216-278/710, Adam 201-238-201/640, Ron Vogel 202-208/601, Tony Wallick lineage @ $4.50=$175.50. 39 prize fund @ $4.50=$175.50. Sokoloski 213-248-246/707, Larry Stormes 243/637, Corky 234, Rudy Tomaneng 226. 38 3-6-9=$38. Place Money—1st Gino Vassallo 802 $33, De Maio 223/601, Ed Neighbors 233, Andi Mattice 200/564, Just Desserts: Rick Gruenzer ”300”-278-204/782, Dan 2nd Johnny Munson 798 $25, 3rd Rich Heid 792 $19,4th Jeanine Colvin 210, Georgia Forch 200. Baker 223-245/655, Nolan Baker 217-224/639, Wesley Hayden Jones 775 $14, 5th Hank Yates 769 $10, 6th Nadja Good Times: Adam Sokoloski 255-265-235/755, Del Shoemanker 269/637, Marty Neff 211-219/619. Jones 768 $6. Sidepots—1st game, hdcp.: 1st Ed Hermance Karper 246-217-222/685, John Boyer 227-239-215/681, Ducks: Izzy Garcia 214-204-229/647, Byron Reich 203- 300 $9, 2nd Gino Vassallo 289 $7, 3rd (tie) Rich Heid and Mike Mobley 208-277/669, Chuck Gray 246-225/657, 214/601, James Blythe 233, Mike Duarte 208, Jack Reich Ed Signorino 284 and $5. 2nd game, scr.: 1st Gino Vassallo Tom Ramos 226-213-209/648, James Harris II 286/637, 202. 300 $11, 2nd Hayden Jones 297 $9, 3rd Johnny Munson 266 Terry Hodgson 210-226/615, Tom Smith 231/611, Josh Ball Golden Nuggets: Fiel Aranda 208-257/657, Don Turner $6.50. 3rd game, hdcp.: 1st Bob Fulton 304 $9, 2nd Johnny 222/611, Willie Chang Wo 236, Michael Gray 227, Lydia 212, Pat McGinn 202. Munson 297 $7, 3rd Alice Pellegrino 282 $5. 3-6-9 Carryover Calloway 213-225/615, Suelee Santero 225-227/601, Gail Go For Nine (no-tap): Tony Angulo 264-242-201/707, Amount: $20.50. Added: $38, Winner: Tom Stearn $58.50. Morris 212-202/601, Marge Hill 230, Rolann Karper 212, Ike Eisenacher 228-200-270/698, Ed Bish 300-201/658, That’s it for now. Angela Mobley 202. Lloyd Carter 223-243/651, Jack Short 251-208/637, Margot Friday Vegas: Scott Bayless 265/599, Michelle Chong Church 223-232/645, Flo Vignola 252, Abby Henriquez 247, No Malfunctions For This Janet 222/540, Terri Nelson 212. Angie Beccia 238, Shirley Erickson 236. by Roberta McNaught Weekend Rollers: Mike Nakunz 234-236-256/726, Party Timers: Josh Rahm 206-257-”300”/763, John Con- ANAHEIM—There were no equipment, lane, or apparel Charles Rabico 246-256/679, Ernie Juarez 268-216/674, way 234-258-210/702, Joe Sangenito 214-222-257/693, E.J. malfunctions last week when the lovely Janet Anderson stepped Jeff Tripp 215-203-205/623, Jack Hamner 242, Maurice Rogers 222-234-215/671, Jack Mattson 203-234-234/671, up on the lanes to present her show. Her opening number was a Chavez 234, Rusty Weigel 233, Catherine Rabico 227/564, Karyn Lorentzen 223, Vicki Tkach 204, Yvonne Dowland 238, adding a 278, 195, and 246, she concluded a smashing 957 Betty Allgower 222, Toni Futch 202. 201, Carolyn Hathaway 200. series. PBA Experience: Ray Cobb 235-255/871, Zack Jellsey Anaheim Nisei: Shig Nakata 219/600, Sadao Kuwahara Another lovely lady in the 590 Classic, Karen Bagnall, also 242/866, Nathan Urrutia 279.864, David Snell 236/860, Bill 233, Joe Yamez 214, Ray Sanders 212. hit the 900 mark with 257/916. Hollinger 235/860, Vince Wood 844, Paul Marmolejo 821, 525 Ladies Classic (4-games): Betty Saienni 224, Patti Our super sub, John Conway, led the league with a fabulous Michael Gray 236/814, Randy Myers 254, Derek Taylor 247, Gatt 223, Karen Bagnall 214, Dell Wellner 200. 277/1002. Juan Sandoval’s 276/927, and Bob Gosnell’s 244/912 Steve Pellegrine 239. Nikkei: Sam Tanaka 227-213-299/739, Tak Mukai 230- rounded out the 900 Club. It’s time to spring ahead on all your clocks as Daylight 234/643, Bob Okamura 257/640, Sandy Viloria 213-235/637, Other stars were: Jack Wilson 256/887, Lloyd Thierry 244/876, Saving Time begins this weekend. Bye... Gary Sato 236-225/635. Dan Baker 256/866, Frank Bellinder 224/858, E.J. Rogers 237/854, Santa Super Savers: Fiel Aranda 221, Jerry Roddam 214, 766, 4. Jay Hudkins 756, 5. Ronny Thompson 226/851, Ed Harris 237/845, Rod Cantrell Del Rosa Srs. Joseph Fletcher 757, Booby, Lou Martino 206, John Hendricks 203, Roger Morris 202. 245/842, Rob Roberts 235/834, Ron Douglass 236/829, Terry SAN BERNARDINO — The Larry Stormes 638. Thursday Mixed Seniors: Rudy Espinosa 234/609, Ike Brent 214/820, Tony Chaco 227/817, Al Lara 232/814, Janine senior scores from Del Rosa Wed. Sr. No-Tap: 1. Dee Eisenacher 213, Joe Zeuli 204, Bin Masaki 202. Ditch 236/804, Don Hart 265, Steve Key 247, Rose Williams 235, Lanes were reported and we Gibson 786, 2. Geri Higgins Thursday Cypress College: Byron Osborne 222- David Wright 225, John Velasquez 224, Willie Harris 224, Ed have them for you. 748, 3. George Learned 709, 259/665, Rob Befort 259, Bill Swanson 206-217, Richard Stoute 224, Nicole Evans 223, Stan Guzy 221, Willy Bordenave Young At Heart: Tom Smith 4. Sam Frisby 703, 5. Donna Clendening 202. 217, Tony Angulo 215, Fred Voysey 215, Eva Munson 215, John 274-202/649, Bob Corrigan Hunter 697, Booby, Barney Magnolia Teachers (no-tap): Joe Andreff 258-208/643, Phillips 214, Alan Bloom 213, Ron Mahler 212, Shig Shozi 211, 238, Gary Ochs 221, Goldie Barnett 631. Bob Huff 202-277/636, Tony Stroma Jr. 219, Anthony Stroma Nancy M. Smith 210, Gino Vassallo 210, Joy McGregor 207, Rey Goldman 216, Frank Long Have a good week. III 205, Dave Odiorne 202, Debi Andreff 204-243/626, Chrys 201-207, Bob Lee 207, George Ortiz 204, Marie Barbush 204, Gloria Ferrulli 202 and Kantral Learned 203, Cari Burris Shields 241, Melissa Valentine 210. Williams 202. Del Rosa Jrs. 235/602, Betty Snow 210. SAN BERNARDINO — The Del Park & Rec.: Bob Corrigan Rosa Lanes juniors are back with 212/542, Larry Stormes 201, scores to report so here they are. Frank Greaves 200, Delores Little Rascals: Anthony Bryant LINBROOK BOWLING CENTER Tanner 192/497. 97/177, Robyn Coley 59/101. Afternooners: Frank De- Bantam Buddies: Kenneth Roberts 201 S. BROOKHURST • ANAHEIM • (714) 774-2253 luca 502, Frank Martinez 201, 129/289, Taylor Rash 116/320. Velma Bone 184/500. Pincrackers: Terrence Robinson Golden Goodies: Frank 465, Danyl Quinbar 189, Sara Cook WE NEVER CLOSE • OPEN 24 HOURS Delucaa 202/520, Frank Long 137/363. 206, Velma Bone 187/450. Strike Force: Shane Peck 257- Mon. Sr. No-Tap: 1. Roy 215-254/726, Jon Huckabee 217, Cowan 784, 2. Bob Corrigan Brent Smith 216, Lanea Cunningham 780, 3. Michael Huddleston 190/522. Good bowling, juniors.
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