December 30, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday December 30, 2010 Bowling News P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 JERRY DeYAGER Bowls Finnish Two-Handed Star Palermaa Wins GEICO Shark 807 and 825 at Cal Oaks Championship, Qualifies for Tournament of Champions by Frank Weiler by Bill Vint M U R R I E T A — J e r r y The next thing you know Jerry LAS VEGAS — Finland’s hand around the ball a little DeYager personifies power. is bowling 800s. First an 807, Osku Palermaa, Europe’s pre- too much a couple of times, His strike ball registers 25 and then a week later 825 mier two-handed bowler, sur- but I made my spares. It was MPH on a regular basis, and (289 - 277 - 259), in his “Here vived a 173-149 battle with the Shark. It was expected the sometimes comes close to For Fun League” at Cal Oaks top qualifier Dan MacLelland lanes were going to get ugly. 30 MPH. Why not, when he Bowl. The 825 is Jerry’s per- of Windsor, Ontario, to win his There’s only so much oil and it stands six feet three and tips sonal best. first Lumber Liquidators PBA got burned up.” the scale at a solid 260. I If you are a power player, Tour title in the PBA GEICO Palermaa appeared to ac- mean solid muscle. Jerry op- Jerry recommends you consid- Shark Championship at South cept his milestone victory in erates his own business, and er pulverizing some pins with Point Bowling Center. a stoic Scandinavian manner, does some heavy lifting every a Hammer Grind. The finals of the GEICO but he admitted later he was day. A sixteen pound bowling Jerry wants to thank Jim Shark Championship, which more excited than he appeared ball is nothing compared to Murtishaw for recommending lived up to its name, aired have won a PBA title. said. “There will be plenty to be. the hundred pound seed bags his dream ball and drilling it Sunday on ESPN. “That was the main part more to go, and we’ll see what “I’m an emotional guy, he handles. to perfection. Jerry also wants Widely considered the of my being here,” Palmeraa happens. But I got the first but it’s inside,” he said. “Why Jerry consistently rolls everyone to know that he reads most difficult of the PBA’s said. “Being from Finland, I one.” waste the energy showing the 700s and averages about 225 the BOWLING NEWS every five so-called “animal” lane can’t bowl in the PBA regional Belmonte started the Shark emotions? It’s the Finnish in all his leagues. Nonethe- week, and recommends every conditioning patterns, the tournaments, so (winning a finals with a 248-223 victory way. That’s the way I learned less, he wanted a new look bowler do the same. Shark took a bite out of the title during the World Series over Mike Fagan of Patchogue, to do it. Maybe I should be and bartered with JIM MUR- Thanks Bowling News entire field of power players. of Bowling) was my only way N.Y., and he then eliminated more emotional, but that’s the TISHAW for a new bowling for supporting all Citrus Belt In the end, it was Palermaa’s in. It’s the biggest tournament reigning PBA World Cham- way I’m used to doing it.” ball -- the Hammer Grind. bowlers. ball speed and ability to loft I’ve ever had a chance to bowl pion Tom Smallwood of Sag- The sixth and final World the ball down the lane, using in. I can’t wait. inaw, Mich., 208-192, to set up Series of Bowling telecast his two-handed technique, that “Will I be a favorite?” he his showdown with Palermaa will be a special U.S.A. vs. made the difference as four grinned. “Oh, yah. When I am in the semifinal match. The World team competition splits killed MacLelland’s bid bowling my A game, I’m go- As the high-revolution which will air on ESPN on for his first PBA Tour title. ing to be on top.” power players burned away Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. East- With his victory, Palermaa On his way to his title, the oil in the front part of ern. United States team mem- Happy accomplished his primary Palermaa also won a long- the lanes, both two-handers bers will be Michael Haugen objective in traveling to the awaited showdown against struggled. In the end, it was a Jr. of Carefree, Ariz.; Ronnie United States to bowl in the his Pacific region counterpart, 4-6 split in the 10th frame that Russell of Camby, Ind.; Wes multi-event PBA World Series Australia’s Jason Belmonte. doomed Belmonte. A spare/ Malott, Pflugerville, Texas; of Bowling: an opportunity The Shark Championship was strike in the 10th frame gave Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan.; to also bowl in the $1 million the first time the world’s best Palermaa a 182-176 victory Chris Barnes, Double Oak, New Year!! PBA Tournament of Cham- two-handed bowlers had ever and a chance to bowl MacLel- Texas, and Bill O’Neill, South- pions Jan. 15-22 at Red Rock met each other on television. land for the title. ampton, Pa. International play- Lanes in Las Vegas. The PBA “It was our first match on “I’m happy with the way ers will be Finland’s Palermaa, Tournament of Champions TV so I wanted to be the one I bowled,” Palermaa said. Kimmo Lehtonnen and Mika Bowling News is open only to bowlers who to get the first win,” Palermaa “I might have wrapped my continued on page 9 Honor Roll 2011 PBA Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship to Benefit Name Score Date Center elliout easley 300 12-21-10 Classic lanes Bowling’s Charities Sale of Six Different Ball Designs scott lemmen 300 12-21-10 mission hills bowl SEATTLE — The Lum- ternational Bowling Museum PBA Hall of Famer Johnny force Bowling LLC. jason carrillo 300 12-22-10 BEverly lanes ber Liquidators PBA Tour’s and Hall of Fame, the new Petraglia, who will bowl in the To order the special bowl- laura lee daniel 762 12-22-10 DEEr creek lanes third annual Mark Roth Plas- YES youth bowling initiative, Plastic Ball Championship on a ing balls, visit ontheballbowl- jon diso 300 12-22-10 Classic lanes tic Ball Championship March and other charities supported PBA Commissioner’s Exemp- ing.com. brian leseberg 814/300 12-22-10 Buena lanes 2-6 at AMF Thruway Lanes in by The Bowling Foundation. tion, will be the spokesman The tournament itself will milton savage 300 12-22-10 moreno valley get underway on March 2 with Mike trull 803/300 12-22-10 el central Cheektowaga, N.Y., will ben- The official charities of for BVL; PBA Tournament of jerry De yager 825 12-22-10 CAl oakes bowl efit a family of charities sup- bowling will benefit from the Champions winner Kelly Ku- a seven-game Tour Qualify- brian abbee 300 12-23-10 tustin lanes ported by the bowling industry sale of exclusive “plastic” lick will represent Bowl for ing Round where non-exempt phillip whitmire 816 12-23-10 mission hills bowl through the sale of specially bowling balls created by On the Cure; USBC and PBA Hall players will compete for a vayle floria 815 12-26-10 FOuntain bowl logoed bowling balls to the The Ball Bowling. 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12 Weeks of Bowling $1 Hot Dogs – League Bowlers Only Meeting Nov 1st – 6:00PM Bowling Starts at 6:30PM Del Rosa Lanes – (909) 886-4675 December 30, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 NATIONAL DEAF BOWLING NEWS RESPECTS FOR TWO NATIONAL DEAF BOWLING LEADERS WHO PASSED IN 2010 by Connie Marchione NANCY BUCKMASTER, Brookings, South Dakota, one of the founders of National Deaf Women’s Bowling Association passed away last June at 78. Nancy was one of three women who founded the NDWBA in 1974 while running the women’s invitational tournament part of the men’s National Deaf Bowling Association’s World Deaf Bowling Championship at Colorado Springs. She made up all the rules and by-laws for the start of NDWBA in 1975 and got herself elected as its first secretary-treasurer and tournament director. Nancy Buckmaster remained in that office for 11 years during which she helped establish the NDWBA Hall of Fame. After she and four other women were the first persons inducted in this Hall f Fame in 1979, Nancy took over as the Hall of Fame chairlady. She was highly respected for her services as an officer and tournament director so later Nancy Buckmaster got her highest honor be- ing inducted into National Deaf Bowling Hall of Fame as a leader at Reno in 1999. ROGER SELLERS, McGehee, Arkansas, the last secretary-treasurer of National Deaf Bowl- ing Association passed away last September at 72. While living in Fort Worth, TX Roger made his name known as major dynamo of Southwest Deaf Bowling. He formed Fort Worth Deaf Mixed JOIN A JUNIOR LEAGUE JOIN A JUNIOR LEAGUE League in 1977, served as its secretary- treasurer till 1983 and as its president from 1984 to 2002 Roger Sellers’ interest in Southwest Deaf Bowling Association began in 1977 and in 1983 he got Cal Bowl USBC Youth Bowling Leagues Cal Bowl USBC Youth Bowling Leagues elected as Vice-President. Then in 1990 when SWDBA secretary-Treasurer misused the SWDBA funds, Roger took over as SWDBA secretary-treasurer position and served until 2002. In 1998 Sell- Every Saturday Starting January 8, 2011 at 9am Every Saturday Starting January 8, 2011 at 9am ers’ interests moved to National Deaf Bowling Association and when NDBA’s long time secretary- treasurer decided to retire in 2002, Sellers was elected as NDBA’s 3rd secretary-treasurer. But due to small entries, NDBA’s funds were shelved in 2008 until better times come. Roger Sellers was inducted in Southwest Deaf Bowling Hall of Fame in 1992. also in same year Leagues Available Leagues Available in his alma mater Mississippi School for Deaf Hall of Fame for his bowling and finally in National Deaf Bowling Hall of Fame as leader in 2002. Mini-Bees (beginners) Adult/Jr (certified) Mini-Bees (beginners) Adult/Jr (certified) Comments? If we missed mentioning the passing of other national deaf bowling leaders in 2010, we regret not knowing about them. So please let me know by [email protected] and I will Ages 3 thru 7 yrs old Any Age Ages 3 thru 7 yrs old Any Age appreciate it. Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards NEWS: LAURA LEE DANIEL KEPT HITTING BIG NUMBERS RANCHO CUCAMONGA—This writer can not help reading former hearing-impaired Profes- Weekly Fees: $6 Weekly Fees: $10 Weekly Fees: $6 Weekly Fees: $10 sional Women Bowling Association member Laura Lee Daniel’s name in this paper’s front page section of weekly high scores. Daniel’s name kept popping up on the past lists with high 700s. Last week showed 774 and she had 780 before and also 758 before that, all of them at Brunswick Deer Bobcats (certified) Classified (certified) Bobcats (certified) Classified (certified) Creek Bowl. Daniel on the west coast, is one of the big 3 high average hearing-impaired woman bowlers. Ages 8 thru 14 yrs old Ages 14 thru 20 yrs old Ages 8 thru 14 yrs old Ages 14 thru 20 yrs old Others are Lindsay Coulles in Ohio and Lindy Decker in Pennsylvania. This writer hopes to see all of them bowl in deaf tournaments someday. Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards Trophies & Awards Weekly Fees: $10 Weekly Fees: $10 Weekly Fees: $10 Weekly Fees: $10 Bowling After Dark! Monday-Friday sunday-thursday nights NATIONAL, STATE, LOCAL, CAL BOWL & COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP NATIONAL, STATE, LOCAL, CAL BOWL & COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP $ 95 8pm-MIDNIGHT BowlingBowling GamesGames 10am-5pm AND AWARDS. CERTIFIED COACHES AVAILABLE IN LEAGUE PLAY. AND AWARDS. CERTIFIED COACHES AVAILABLE IN LEAGUE PLAY. 1 $1 BOWLING $1 HOT DOG $1 SOFT DRINK 2500 Carson St. Lakewood, CA 90712 2500 Carson St. Lakewood, CA 90712 "GDLDN<c'GFL;D9AJ  $1 FRENCH FRIES $2 DRAFT BEER  cOOO :GODAME ;GE 


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New Year’s Eve Social, Friday, December 31 at noon. Cost for reservations. Cal Bowleros: Brenda Durnin 594, Mary Smyth 213/584, is $17.00, includes 3 games of no-tap, cash prizes, door Funsters: Rey Santos 243/664, Dodie Sajonas 212/563, Di- Pat Erwin 231/531, Karen Witt 227/580, Dee Phipps prizes and lunch served by George from the Village Cafe. anne VanHorn 221/518, Dorothy Ruggiero 519, Tom Spencer 229/573, Margo McClain 207/551. Call to reserve your spot. 255, Fala Sula 235-232/645, Bob VanHorn 251/644, Glenn Our Junior League will be starting January 8 at 9:00 New leagues are forming now. Try our Have A Ball Doubles Merchant 602, Ed McLean 601. a.m. Be early! Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., starting January 4 and get a new ball Wednesday Mixed Five: Tommy Stockberger 299-276/770, Have a great weekend and we’ll see you in 2011! at the end of the season. Shirley Owens 224/632, Jessica Antes 225/584, Cassandra Also, our Team USA Experience Singles League starts Walker 591, Ramiro Garcia 256-253/717, Daryl Brandt 678, LAS Saturday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. Open to adults and Jay Wilson 279/670, Joe Contreras 267/667, Joe Contreas VEGAS juniors. 267/667. Billie “Betty” TRAVEL Now for the high scores reported from our leagues here at Cal Stars: Lucy Seiple 231/544, Hedy Schoner 514, Dodie LEAGUE Canoga Park Bowl. Sajonas 209/508, Espie Batucal 215, Nene Camanag 506. By Alice Viva Las Vegas: Mikhael Malta 257/755, Kathy Litzenberger Sidepots: 1st game: Nene Camanag 203, 2nd game: Aida Alvarez Meglemre 181/493, Mike Wilson 701, Daniel Clebanoff 247/680, Robert Macabuhay 235, 3rd game: Lucy Seiple 250. Galbraith 655, Vince Koeller 652, Jude Niles 256, James Sierra Bugs: Luvinia Taylor 209/515, Elinor Baratelle LAKE ISABELLA—Billie ANAHEIM — The Ve- Smith Jr. 256, Steve Clebanoff 248, Daniel Clebanoff 247. 179/489, Sandy Wright 195, Kelle Falbo 482, JoAnn MacK- “Betty’ Alvarez, age 82, a gas league made it’s final River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 268/752, Monise Kelly night 476. Sidepots: 1st game Pam Johnson 202, 2nd scr. 28-year resident of Bullhead trip to Linbrook Bowl for 219/585, Frank Martinez Jr. 277, Ruben Sarkissian 728, Luvinia Taylor 209, 3rd game Liz Maddy 222. City, Ariz., passed away 2010 and opened the day Victor Johnson 268/719, Scott Englehart 266716, Kevin Kings and Queens: Eric Snow 279-279/761, Denisha Monday, November 29, 2010 with 25 awards being given Gross 269/714, Sharon Weger 213/562, Lucy Tralla 216/530, Williams 266/706, Kenny Wright 266/722, June Collier in Lake Isabella, Calif. for high games and series. Dave Cook 266. 259/675, Brent Shern 279, Charles Woods 279, Ed Cabs Billie was born in Orange President Roberta has kept Monday NIte Madness: Jerome Hampton 233/625, Helene 277, Jerry Cant Jr. 268/720, Dawn Stephens 661, Deb County, Calif., raised in Los a weekly record of those Wilcox 187/486, Rick Godin 258/625, Sonja Cave 452, Carol White 237/623. Angeles County, Calif. and earning USBC magnets Enochs 182/452, Travis Coffman 243. Captain & Crew: Shirley Dohrman 180/501, Mel Leach then moved to Whittier, Calif. through November and will Comedians: Ruben Sarkissian 277/769, Patti McVicker 180, Joyce Robertson 180, Georgia Vail 171/483, Sandy While living in Whittier, she continue doing it throughout 207/546, Aaron Steinberg 248/695, Mike Fonseca 256/685, Cotcher 179/468. managed numerous bowling the rest of the season so Ron Eisenberg 265/679, Ray Stoy 258/668, Judy Valazza Marcu$ Lemon$ Vega$ Outlaw$: Emmerson Wafer 236- centers for 17 years, became there will be more. 205/531, Sharon Weger 520, Susan Hahlbeck 203/504, 235-235/706, Teya Burks 234/589, DeDe Yancy 265/583, a professional bowler during Theresa Jackson led the Susie Rothenberg 207. Paul Staff 268/670, Jello Gray 658, Orlando Scandric 237, 8 of those years, and was on honor roll Monday with 210- Copper Bucket: Chas Wiggan 226/622, Becky Ruiz LaJeana Harris 586, Russell Fowler 647. the San Gabriel Women’s 572, followed by Linda Kin- 171/470, Steve Borosich 239/606, Rusty Yeager Jr. 602, Mega Vegas: Chris Porter 246/635, Vince Garfias 256/621, Bowling Board. ney 563, Roberta McNaught Kathy Manzano 431, Randy Johnston 232, Tom Tucker Anna Bautista 184/504, Cathryn Butler 198/478, Robert Aside from bowling, Bil- 213-537, Dee Phipps 204- 230. Cloyd 241/629, Mike Von Muegge 235/617. lie kept busy as a mem- 536, Kathy Parrish 524, 500 Classic: Connie Wannomae 236/566, Petra Kaun 544, Ramona Ladies: Becky Carroll 187-189/534, Joyce Rob- ber of the Whittier Hispanic Cyndie Martin 224-521, Mary Lauer 215/532, Perri Toledo 530, Patti McVicker 528, ertson 465, Shirley Davis 464, Julie Grabinski 182, Eulalia Business Board where she Nancy Soto 204-512 and Farol Brifman 203. Salcdio 171. received a Congressional Doris Lewis 508. Short & Sweet #2: Chris Anguiano 233/650, Cathy Pia First Timers: Romas Sapin 221/574, Melissa Schumacher award for her work with His- Fountain Bowl continues 180/472, Bob Scherzberg 226/602, Lucia Williams 171/449, 185/438, Grace Reyes 135/353, Ceff Cabanban 196/543. panic youths in the area. to lead the league with 36 Kein Gross 211/578, David Athans 204, Travis Williams Big Bear: Jim Morales 268-259-254/781, Joyce Charles In 1982, Billie moved to wins, followed by Cal Bowl 200. 214/607, Billy Foster 277/768, Allisen Sutton 215-215/601, Bullhead City and formed #1, 32; Bowling News 30; SENIORS Emmerson Wafer 258/735, Al Winston 247, Fred Faniel the Colorado River Women’s Keystone #1, 29; Keystone 49’Ers: RIck Dobris 269/764, Helen Layfield 190/529, Rich- 257/662, Grover Dye 729, Evette Franklin 594. Bowling Association, where #2, 28.2; Cal Bowl #2, 25, ard Greenzweight 255/676, Maxwell Cooper 213/550, Wil- V.A.: John Doval 237/601, Renay Allen 202-187/558, Joe she served as President Cerritos Lanes 22 and the liam Tidemanson 534, Tom Tucker 531, Mary Lauer 209/527, Morse 223/562, Art Diemert 203/554, Dayna Doval 470. for several years. She was rest the rest of the league Carolyn Scherzberg 193/510, Arlene Bonino 485, Delia Lowe Bowl For Health: Billy Foster 279, Tauinaola Fetui 541, also a founding member of stands at 18.2, two tied at 482, Marian McWilliams 178, Sylvia Kesilis 178. Charles Gleason 716, Boylee Inocente 618, Jorge Fernan- the Chamber of Commerce 18, 17 and 14. With two Funtimers: Richard Greenzweight 256/726, Carolyn Scher- dez 211, Joan Griebe 193, Dominic Antonio 550. and served on the Pebble Position Rounds still due, zberg 266/605, Bob Jones 267/693, Rick Dobris 232/686, Grandma’s & Grandpa’s: Boylee Inocente 254-251/732, Lake Properties Owners one is later this month, the Mel Neiditch 253/637, Rick Kopper 225/619, Karen Mc- Lee Theiss 223/568, Mattie Wylie 528, Ralph Buckles Association as President for bottom teams will have a Donald 211/518, Freda Leibson 159/437, Marilyn Bigman 255/644, Stan Murren 242-235/679, Chuck Patterson 650, many years. chance to improve their 158/431, Bertha Willard 429, Marlene Kigerl 168. Bong Cayton 254, Fale Sula 629, Art Diemert 625. She was preceded in standing. 39’Ers: Mel Neiditch 279/683, Carolyn Scherzberg 224/582, Bacoorian Family & Friends: Victor Santos 265-258/728, death by her husband of over NEXT WEEK: Monday Joser Blanco 2235/654, Ron Doll 633, Bob Jones 233/631, Valerie Colian 195/545, Freddie Catamisan 248/725, Rick 50 years, Oscar; son, David; 10 a.m. January 3 at Valley John Rosen 594, Scotty Alavazo 227/594, Carole Peire Llaneta 279/643, Lawrence Austria 258-256/702, Susan and daughter, Sonia. View, and we hope it will be 204/562, Bev Zietz 200/542, Lucy Tralla 199/540, Darlene Ebilane 223/510, James Borillo 268, Victor Santos 258. She leaves two sons, the start of a healthy, happy Redman 201/519, Bill Robb 245. Laughlin Bowler Bears: Victor Jackson 681, Mandy Richard and Louie; 16 New Year to all. Also, lots of The next time we see you reading the Bowling News will Dominguez 179-177/511, Ferdie Directo 264/650, Jonathan grandchildren; and many good bowling scores for this be in 2011. Here’s wishing all of you a healthy, happy and Gale 613, Sharon Abar 216, Angie Rich 190, Byron Burdine great-grandchildren. writer to report! prosperous New Year. But most of all a year full of high 258, Michael Savolskis 245. scores and lasting friendships. Laughlin Sunset: Jonathan Gale 248/709, Ladrena Boyd 193-182-181/556, Dadin Honny 248/660, Ben Harper HOME OF THE BACH THUMB RUSTY BRYANT 244/645, Kim Allen 191-189/538, Janet Love 191/520, Lessons by Appointment James Talley 634. Vega$ Crackpot$: Bobby Prince 234/662, Kim Taylor 265/616, Ecarum Sumpler 254, Nathaniel Williams 245, Gary Nelson 236/628, Ondra Lucas Jr. 241, Sandra Sanchez THE PRO ZONE 215-205/661, E J Myers 223/596. • EXPERT PLUGGING AND DRILLING “The Ultimate Pro Shop” • BALLS, BAGS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES Corona Ladies: Betty Green 217-203/589, Audrey Louis 512, Mary Martinez 503, Cheryl Pesci 500. 818-365-2050 Long Beach City Employees: Miguel Lopez 247/710, Rose Hours: Solis 208/513, Armondo Ramos 279/696, Danny Collins 10430 Sepulveda Blvd. Mon. Thru Fri. 248/63, Steve Anderson 651, Vince Garfias 268, Melvin (818) 224-3590 Mission Hills, CA 91345 11a.m. to 9 p.m. Jones 256. 23130 VENTURA BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 Inside Mission Hills Bowl 818-361-1221 Sat. 11 a.m to 5 p.m. December 30, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 7

Congratulations Sysco Round 2 Winners Danielle Schilling Leads Ebonite by Aimee Gomez

Downey—Congratulations to Sysco “Cheetah Masters” on sweeping Brylaw Accounting and winning the second round. Vernon Adams 225-235-212/672, Charlie Kinstler 215-247/634 and Paul Barraco 256/617 led Sysco to the sweep while Larry Stephens 266-244/700 and Billy Myers Jr. 206-232-235/673 tried to keep Brylaw in the match, but could not. Bowlers Depot swept Storm Products with Jeff Carr 245-207-265/717, Steve Gurrieri 226- 226/644 and Raul Rosales 225-228/603 carrying the team to victory over Leonard Ruiz 204-207- 211/622 and Paul Varela 230/605. In the battle of the brothers, Kevin Yamauchi of Katie Jakes Bar and Grill 202-279-213/694 had a big night, winning the second game Brylaw, as well taking down the strike out pot for $1380. Kevin led Katie Jakes to a second game and totals three wins, with help from Jon Bran- The BRY-LAW SuperSweeper Sidepot don 268/658 and Kevin Valmonte 200-232-201/633. Larry Campbell led JAT with his 214-226- $10 weekly entry fee per bowler, with half of the money being paid out each week, and 206/646 set, while David Yamauchi 234-228/637 contributed. the other half going towards the huge payouts on sweeper night at the end of the sea- Zavalas Taquerias swept Threadworks thanks to Paul Danforth 234-214-278/726, Mike Cam- son. marata 268-215/670 and Jeff Garrison 215-227/633. Eric Snow led Threadworks with his 210- Larry Stephens, the sponsor of the BRY-LAW Super Sweeper Sidepot, will once again be 221/605 set. adding $1,000 to the total collected. Pro Approach and Clyde’s Video Games bowled one another in the corner and failed to write Win 2 Super Pots all season & be even… the rest is profit, and that is before you even get their scores on the recap. to sweeps. 100% of all money collected will be paid out for the season. Bowlium swept Linder Insurance, led by Mark Fisser 232-223-234/689 and Juan Camarena 211-245/620. Gary Duran 210-210-247/667, Steve Key 215-242/614 and Keith Klagge 237- 2nd ROUND STANDINGS

201/613 could not overcome the deficit of having to take the 150 blind. Herzog Insurance was able to use the 150 blind and still get four wins, thanks to the top bowler 1. Sysco ** 31 TOP 10 LAST WEEK of the evening, Danielle Schilling 277-225-249/751. Tom Jackson of Tifco almost kept up with 2. Bowlers Depot 27 (On The 2nd Round Cheetah Shot) Danielle, 279-243-226/748, but did not get much help from his teammates. 3. Brylaw Accounting 24 Key Container won three over ABTA thanks to Brandon Grant 255-204/627, who had the only 4. Zavala’s Taqueria * 24 751 Danielle Schilling sixer on the pair. Be prepared for oil next week. Happy New Year! 5. Pro Approach 23 748 Tom Jackson USBC Nationals Pattern not finalized by next week... Round 3 will bowl on 6. Katie Jakes Bar & Grill 22 717 Jeff Carr SHARK pattern instead. Nationals pattern bumped to round 4. 7. Junior Amateur Tour 22 700 Larry Stephens 8. Storm Products 21.5 9. Bowlium 21 695 Sherman Joseph CONGRATULATIONS 10. Threadworks 18 694 Kevin Yamauchi 11. Clydes Video Games 17.5 689 Mark Fisser DANIELLE SCHILLING 12. Herzog Insurance 16.5 684 Jon Stone 13. Linder Insurance 15.5 681 Alex Garcia 751 14. Tifco 15.5 15. A.B.T.A. 13 673 Billy Myers Jr. Downey, CA • 562-927-3351 16. Key Container 8.5 Page 8 BOWLING NEWS December 30, 2010

Next Sunday January 9th at Foothill Lanes in Fontana December 30, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 9 ADAM DROZDZ WINS FIRST ABT CHAMPIONSHIP AT AMF CARTER BOWL NEW YEARS NIGHT FULLERTON—The AMF Carter Bowl stop of the Amateur Bowlers Tour on December 18-19, 2010 saw the bowlers take to the lanes and after the beat the board finals, our newest champion, Adam Drozdz emerged with 21 pin victory. Our newest champion, Adam Drozdz, is married to Kyung and has two children. Adam was us- ing a Storm Invasion drilled by Rusty Bryant at Mission Hills for the win this weekend. Adam has Mixed Doubles been bowling for about 11 years and practices regularly at Mission Hills. Adam wanted to thank his wife and children for their love and support. Adam wanted to thank Rusty for taking care of his equipment. Adam also wanted to thank AMF Carter Bowl for hosting the tournament and the ABT 9-Pin No-Tap directors for running an outstanding tournament. The winner of the Senior Beat-the-Board was Daryl Brandt. The winner of the 2-Game sweeper was John Vanderham. The ABT staff and membership would like to thank the management and staff at Carter Bowl for hosting our tournament. Our next scheduled event will be a one-day beat-the-board January 1st Saturday at Linbrook Bowl. The address for Linbrook Bowl is 201 S. Brookhurst, in the city of Anaheim. Their phone number is 714-774-2253. Squad times are at 11, 12:30, 2 and 3:30PM. The entry fee January 1, 2011 @ 7:00 pm on the 11AM squad will be $40 and $50 on the three remaining squads. First place will be $1500 with 60 tournament and bonus pot entries. 64 DoublesTeams Max! - First Come First Serve The ABT wishes everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year! We hope to see you Saturday at Linbrook! PAID ENTRYS ONLY! 3 Games - $50.00 per Team Handicap - 90% of 230 (Side Pots Optional)

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Brent Shern receiving his 300 ring bowled 11-2-2010 at Cal Bowl by U S B C representitive B. J. Theiss

Boylee Inocente receiving his 300 ring bowled 11-5-10 from U. S. B. C. Director B. J. Theiss at Cal Bowl

Sherman Joseph Being presented his 300 ring that he bowled Sept. 22, Emmerson Wafer showing his 2010 at Cal Bowl by B. J. Theiss. First 300 ring this season bowled 10-27-10 at Cal Bowl. 9AM to NOON

Vern Adams being presented his 800 ring by B. J. Theiss that he bowled Gerald Williams Jr. showing his Sept 21, 2010 at Cal Bowl. 300 ring that he bowled at Cal Bowl on Oct 5-2010

Jim Plante receiving his 800 ring that he bowled on 9-9-10 at Cal Bowl from U S B C director B. J. Theiss Page 12 BOWLING NEWS December 30, 2010

$6, 3rd Tom Stearn 284 $5. 3-6-9 Carryover: $97, added $34. Winner: Tony Chaco $65. New Total: $66. NEW YEARS DAY 8 GAME EVENT Day After Christmas Scratch 5-Gamer Payout: 62 entries. January 1st, 2011 10:30am(check in begins at 9:30) Linbrook Bowling Center 1st place $500 Zarcoff Boutell 1185, 2nd $350 Russell Booth 1169, 3rd $275 Ron Sargent 1158, 4th $250 Raymiro Garcia Brunswick Classic Lanes: 201 S. Brookhurst • Anaheim • (714) 774-2253 1156, 5th $225 Mark Ellel 1146, 6th $200 Lowell Huber 1137, 1800 Hamner Avenue 7th $190 John Conway 1132, 8th $180 Steven Black 1128. Norco, CA 92860 (951) 734-8410 ANAHEIM — We had a nice turnout for our Day After Christ- Sidepots—1st place $75 each game, 2nd place $30 each mas Scratch 5-Gamer here at Linbrook Bowling Center. Now game. Game 1: 1st Ron Sargent 289, 2nd Jim Wood 268. • $150 entry fee. we’re ready to ring in the New Year with our New Year’s Eve Game 2: 1st Russell Booth 259, 2nd Robert Thompson 246. • $1,200 GUARANTEED 1st place, regardless of entries. Moonlight Color Of Money. We hope you reserved your spot Game 3: 1st Eddie Katz 300, 2nd Russell Booth 277. Game • $100 High game award for each pair, GUARANTEED. High with the advanced entry. Tickets may be available at the door, 4: 1st Frank Pillrella 267, 2nd Tim Blough 253. Game 5: 1st game award is included in entry fee. if lanes are available. It’s going to be a great celebration with Michael Sargent 276, 2nd John Conway 264. • 1 in 5 entries will cash. prizes, finger foods, party favors and more. Look at our ad • $5 optional brackets HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! • Casey's play, optional $25 entry, if you win the event you on this page for more information or call the bowling center earn an additional $500!! at 714-774-2253. • Sport Compliant oil pattern. Several leagues had byes during the week of December 21 USBC CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION thru December 27 so the high scores list is a little short this Prize fund based on 40 entries- week. But have no fear we’re proud of every bowler who by Phyl KNOLL made the list for this week’s issue. So here goes... 1st- $1,200(guaranteed) 5th- $300 Swinging Trios: Norm McLeod 203. 2nd- $800 6th- $275 3rd- $650 7th- $225 Ten Pins: Dick McKenzie 217-213/625, Tony Toliver 226- H U R R Y!...H U R R Y!…H U R R Y! 4th- $400 8th- $175 205/615, Don Moore 222-203/613, Jesse Agustin 205- 224/609, Josh Boisoneau 223, Judy DiCrisi 215, Shannon “STARS OF TOMORROW” For more info please contact: [email protected] or call/text Scott 203. Mike DeVaney (760) 809-6349 Vegas Nonsense: Steven Branch 233-201/613, Gio Bernal $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP 230, Lowell Thompson 212, Ray Acosta 209, Kris Ozaki 204, Darlene Acosta 207. ENTRIES CLOSE JANUARY 15, 2011 Monday Night Football: Bo Vrabel 224-209/622, Alan Bloom 202-209/602. Applications on our website 3’s Company: Karen Bagnall 244-214/636, Patti Gatt 201. at calusbc.com or R.C.R.C.: Keith Taylor 231-213/638. Executive Doubles: Stan Evans 209-225-242/676, Bill telephone/fax me at 310-675-6034 Powell 223-227/630, Jim Moore 211-215/613, Ken Gwyn 225/607, Steve Domon 233-200/603, Martha Owens 208. WANTED Just Desserts: Mike Blodgett 222-238/640, Keith Williams 200-256/632, Bob Awalt 245/609, Rick Sproul 267, Marc Blackstone 242. Golden Nuggets: Rey Ortiz 244. Go For Nine (No-Tap): Ron Corona Sr. 231-218-262/711, Bowling Tournament Norm McLeod 233-230-200/663, Lloyd Carter 230-244/658, Brunswick Mechanic Walt Hooper 258/641, Gus Glissman 264-221/641, Pat Nich- At Keystone Lanes ols 230-232-214/676, Margot Church 226-237/637, Carol Johnson 232, Diane Johnson 220, Shirley Putnam 219. 11459 E. Imperial Hwy, Norwalk 90650 Party Timers: Robert Thompson 245-205-234/684, Josh or Pinchaser Rahm 244-258/671, David McKay 258-225/663, Matt Smith Saturday January 15, 2011 273-233/652, Andy Wazay 224-213/632, Nicole Evans 215, Julie Ramirez 201. (Check-In 12:30p.M.) Nikkei: Tony Marasco 200-222-204/626, Yosh Hasegawa Weekends - Day Shift 230, Alan Kohara 221, Henry Urada 214, Ken Kawado 212, Bowling Time: 1:00 p.M. June Hasegawa 203. Experience Preferred Thursday Mix Seniors: Gino Vassallo 247, Jim Grove st 208. 1 Place $ 750.00 guaranteed 7-11 Vegas: Paul Horoszko 222-268-231/721, Luis Damian 235-236-246/717, Dave Wright 228-236-235/699, Evan Entry Fee $ 75.00 Mostowa 254-245/678, Robert Ragans 244-213-217/674, Contact Rich Cambell Cheryl Munson 208. Format: Bowl 5 games across Family & Friends: Dave Kelly 211-237-223/671, Bill Cole 210-222-216/648, Dave Meno 245-221/643, Ron Aguon top 5 will advance to step ladder Canoga Park Bowl 213, Pete Quinata 212. Double Daters: Gary Oslund 223-224/636, Dan Drysol elimination. 818-340-5190 215-212/609, Eddie Lopez 232, Dan Duarte 224, Jerry Lao 214. One out of 5 will cash Senior No-Tap: Results of December 21, 2010. 35 entries @ $10=$350. 35 lineage @ $5.25=$183.75. 35 prize fund @ All prizes will be pay same day $4.75=$166.25. 34 3-6-9 @ $1=34. Place Money—1st Tom Stearn 861 $31, 2nd Janine Ditch 831 $23, 3rd Gino Vassallo tournament directors Bowling 806 $18, 4th Johnny Munson 803 $15, 5th John Hendricks james tipton Cell: 424-219-4191 PWBA Hall 784 $11, 6th John Phillips 783 $7. Side Pots—game 1, hdcp.: 1st Johnny Munson 321 $8, 2nd Tom Stearn 306 $6, 3rd Armando zavala Cell: 562-760-9481 Rachel Chaco 291 $5. Game 2, scr.: 1st Tom Stearn 265 $9, news 2nd Johnny Munson 264 $8, 3rd Gino Vassallo 256 $6.25. no PBA bowlers allowed of Famer Game 3 hdcp.: 1st Janine Ditch 300 $8, 2nd Joe McKee 295 Passes sudoku LINBROOK BOWLING CENTER THOUSAND PALMS— Donna Zimmerman, well Last Weeks Solution 201 S. BROOKHURST • ANAHEIM • (714) 774-2253 known PWBA & WWPB 5 8 4 9 3 1 6 7 2 bowler, proprietor, Hall of 9 6 7 2 5 4 3 8 1 WE NEVER CLOSE • OPEN 24 HOURS Famer passed away suddenly 1 2 3 6 8 7 9 4 5 December 23, 2010. 7 9 1 3 4 6 5 2 8 Excluding Donna had been in retire- 3 5 6 1 2 8 4 9 7 Monday & Friday 9am - 5pm Special ment many years. She shared 2 4 8 7 9 5 1 3 6 Holidays her home in Thousand Palms 8 1 5 4 7 3 2 6 9 Monday & Tuesday 8pm - 1am } $2.25 per game with her friend Shirley Ja- mison. No other details at this 4 7 2 5 6 9 8 1 3 time. \ 6 3 9 8 1 2 7 5 4 Ozzie’s Senior Scotch Doubles Sat. January 15th at 12:30PM Check in at 11:30am - Bowl at 12:30pm Limited to the first 50 paid couples 9 8 7 New Year’s Eve Moonlight Color of Money - Come Ring in the New Year! 6 3 5 Check in at 8:30pm - Bowl at 9:30pm Advance Entry: $25 At Door: $30 (If Lanes Available) 9 5 Win Cash • Vegas Trip Prize • Chips & Salsa • Finger Foods • Party Favor • Champagne or Soft Drink 5 3 4 TEDDY’S COLOR OF MONEY Saturdays • Check-in 8:30pm • Bowl at 9:00pm • $15 Per Person 1 4 6 3 7 BREAKFAST BOWL Sundays at 7:30-11 AM • 3 Games & Breakfast • $10 Per Person 7 3 2 SENIOR NO-TAP Tuesday & Fridays at 1 PM • Entry Fee: $10 8 1 “WE’RE A PARTY 24 SEVEN” 3 7 6 Now Accepting Visa and Mastercard 1 8 5