Bowlers Journal Names Jason Belmonte Player of Decade

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7502B Florence Ave, Downey,owling CA 90240 • Website: CaliforniaBowlingNews.com • Email: [email protected] N • Office:ews (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 This Pro Bowler Rolled a 100 Nine Years Ago and Bowlers Journal Names Showed He’s a Winner Jason Belmonte Player of Decade by Fred Eisenhammer Not too long ago, a bowler in a Los Angeles- Colie Edison Named 2019 Person of Year area league got frustrated Bowlers Journal In- over a shot that he felt de- ternational magazine has served a better result. selected Australia’s Ja- “Frustrated” may be son Belmonte as its Male putting it mildly. Bowler of the Decade for After leaving the dread- the 2010s and new PBA ed 7-10 split, this player CEO Colie Edison as its picked up two bowling 2019 Person of the Year. balls – one in each hand – In what was arguably and slung them one after the most dominant decade another at the two pins as by a bowler in PBA history, his fellow bowlers looked Belmonte set a number of on in astonishment. Tom Daugherty records, including winning His first shot landed League players also 11 major championships safely in the gutter and his have been known to bounce including four USBC Mas- Bowlers Journal Bowler of the Decade Jason Belmonte second shot crashed into their bowling balls off the ters titles (three of those technique that has been PBA’s top executive posi- the sweep bar – fortunately floor when their shots mis- in a row). He won 21 of mimicked by thousands of tion, Edison won the favor bouncing off and causing fire – often triggering a his 22 career titles in the young bowlers in the wake of PBA players and fans by no damage. scary boom reverberating 2010s, earned PBA Player of his success. announcing the 2020 Go This show of disrespect around the bowling center. of the Year honors five Edison rose to promi- Bowling PBA Tour would for the game happens more These disenchanted times and joined the PBA nence in the bowling world receive a nearly $500,000 often than people realize league players could learn “Millionaire’s Club” in a when Bowlero Corp pur- boost in prize money, in- as anger takes hold – espe- a lesson from professional record-shattering 131 tour- chased the PBA in Septem- cluding $100,000 first prize cially during the course of bowler Tom Daugherty af- naments. ber, and the Bowlero Chief checks for winners of the league play when end-of- ter he finished with an eye- But maybe Belmonte’s Customer Officer was 2020 PBA Tournament of the-season payouts serve popping score of 100 dur- most impressive feat was named PBA CEO. Within Champions, PBA World as incentive to bowl consis- ing a big-money event. establishing the two-hand- two months of becoming Championship and PBA tently above one’s average. continued on page 8 ed delivery as a dominant the first woman to hold the Playoffs. Colie Edison Costa Rica’s “Torneo La Raza” by Frank Weiler SAN JOSE, COSTA again except for one big Torneo La Raza has hosted RICA – A New Year usu- event, an event that was the some of the top PBA and ally means new beginnings. highlight of their 2019. An PWBA bowlers. Stars like A New Year usually means event that will probably be Josh Blanchard, Missy Par- new adventures, new chal- the highlight of their 2020. kin, Maria Jose Rodriguez, lenges and new accom- That event is the “Torneo Anthony Simonsen, Paula plishments. A New Year La Raza”. Vidad and Walter Ray Wil- usually means everything The Torneo La Raza liams Jr. have competed is new again. While this is is an annual Internation- and scored in the tourna- true for most, for BridJette al Bowling Tournament ment. All Bowlers, includ- Whaley and Joseph De La which usually plays host to ing the top bowlers in the Torre this New Year will some of the best bowlers in world, like to travel and ex- mean everything is new the world. In the past the perience new people, new cultures and new cuisines while still having the opportunity to score for dol- lars. That’s what the Tor- neo La Raza is all about. Bridjette and Joseph travelled about 20,000 miles in 2019 to compete in Bowling tournaments. Their favorite event was the 41st Annual Torneo La Raza in October. They told me the best part of competing in the Torneo La Raza was the experience. The local Costa Rican people, the country’s history, the sites, and the cuisine are unique and tantalizing. If anyone wants to make memories that last a lifetime and create a Bucket List Moment they should compete in Bridjette Whaley & Joseph De La Torre continued on page 9 Page 2 CaliforniaBowlingNews.com January 9, 2020 PBA PLAYER’S PERSPECTIVE RETURNS WITH KRIS PRATHER INTERVIEW ON JAN. 7 The PBA Player’s Perspective interview series, featuring PBA title winners reflecting on their victories, will return to YouTube in early January when Kris Prather will chat about winning his first PBA Tour title in the 2019 PBA Scorpion Championship during World Series of Bowling X. The Prather perspective will debut on Tuesday, Jan. 7. To view all of the PBA Player’s Perspective episodes, visit the PBA’s YouTube channel and click on the PBA Play- er’s Perspective play list. The weekly series includes a new perspective released every Tuesday on the PBA’s YouTube channel. The following players will provide personal play-by-play reflections in the weeks ahead: Jan. 14 – Bill O’Neill talks about his victory in the 2019 PBA Hall of Fame Classic, a win that made him title- eligible• for PBA Hall of Fame consideration in the future. • Jan. 21 – Jakob Butturff made the PBA Oklahoma Open a part of his “career year.” He’ll share insights about his ADULT/SENIOR 2019 win in Shawnee, Okla. VIP DOUBLES BOWLING • Jan. 28 – Sean Rash will take a look into his past, revealing what he experienced in winning the 2012 PBA Tour- TOURNAMENT nament of Champions in Las Vegas. Locals & Walk–Ons Are Welcome! Player’s Perspectives currently in the archives on YouTube include: SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 • Norm Duke’s stunning 2011 U.S. Open win (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ0cGzRfnBk). FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: JESSE DOTSON, JR. 909–628–3966 • Kris Prather’s historic PBA Playoffs victory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hISjw3KmGCk). 11th LAUGHLIN BLAST! • Anthony Simonsen’s win in the 2019 Bear Open (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt2k25WKNzQ). SENIOR NO–TAP DOUBLES HANDICAP EVENT • Sean Rash’s 2019 Wolf Open title (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GNxO2WdaZo). Locals & Walk–Ons Are Welcome! • EJ Tackett’s Barbasol PBA Tour Finals victory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVuLOuU8btQ). SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Bill O’Neill’s 2019 Harry O’Neale Chesapeake Open win (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwE3YYFjso). FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: JOYCE DALTON-JENSEN 619-251-9660 • www. Laughlinblast.com or RIVERSIDE LANES AT 1-888-590-2695 Jason Belmonte’s historic 11th major title victory in the 2019 PBA World Championship • (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4QqbkRPirM). AMERICAN LEGION POST #60 Jakob Butturff’s 2019 USBC Masters win (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cuYcXxfXXs). BOWL FOR THE KIDS AND FAMILY • 3 Games No–Tap Bowling Fund Raiser! • EJ Tackett’s 2017 DHC PBA Japan Invitational victory (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91yoFd7nd8g). SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 Fans can follow all of the latest video clips and more by enrolling as a subscriber to PBA’s YouTube channel. It’s FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: ART HEDLUND 702-520-0733 [email protected] OR RIVERSIDE LANES AT 1-888-590-2695 easy and it’s free. Visit YouTube.com/PBABowling and click on the “subscribe” button. S.A.I.N.T. BOWLING Improving the Lives of Animals 3 Games No–Tap Bowling Fund Raiser! PBA REGIONAL UPDATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: WWW.BHCSAINT.ORG OR RIVERSIDE LANES AT 1-888-590-2695 2020 SEASON BEGINS WITH TWO EVENTS JAN. 17-19 LOUSY BOWLER TOURNAMENT The 2020 PBA Regional season gets underway over the Jan. 17-19 weekend with tournaments in North Carolina and $20 Per Bowler/ Lousy Bowler T-shirt included! California for PBA50 competitors. Westview Lanes in Wilson, N.C., will host the PBA50 Richie’s Automotive South SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Open and Tracy Bowl in Tracy, Calif., will host the PBA50 Patton Amusement West Regional. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RIVERSIDE LANES AT 1-888-590-2695 Scheduled for Jan. 29-30 .is the PBA Japan Region’s Ikyo Cup Wolf Open at Ikyo Bowl Inzai in Inzai, Japan. • The PBA Central Region kicks off its 2020 schedule over the Jan. 31-Feb. 2 weekend with the PBA/PBA50 Don Vay• Memorial Doubles Classic at Legend Lanes in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. For complete PBA Regional schedules including rules and entry information, visit pba.com, open the “schedules” tab •and click on PBA Regional Tours to find the event(s) in your area. 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A Christmasby DaveMazey Williams Miracle Over the past 35 years I’ve always looked forward to the Christmas holiday, not only to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but also to reflect upon the joy and blessings that this unique holiday brings to just about everyone in the USA. It’s also a time to carry on with my custom of creating a unique one of a kind Christmas cards, in the tradition that began with an AMF marketing genius named John Mazey. Every year Mr. Mazey would come up with a distinctive holiday card, sometimes quirky or pecu- liar, but always completely different from previous years and in a class by it- self. I have carried on this unwritten passage of Mr. Mazey’s for the past 35 years, often resorting to just a color variation or type- face change. In other years I succumbed to time and monetary constraints and sent out extras (of which I have many!) from previous years. MAZEY MEMORIALIZED - 35 years of memories are displayed in this cornucopia of homemade Christmas Cards. When I arrived on the scene at AMF Headquarters in Like most of my “Mazey adventures,” I had virtually “Here’s all that you have to do,” the film director said, 1982, John was one of the first executives that took a shine no idea what the topic of the commercial was to be until as I held in my tummy and took small sips of air. “Each to me and my knowledge of bowling, which was lacking we arrived on the set. In this particular instance, I was to time that you see the light flash and hear a click, move among the brain trust inside the ivy-covered hallowed replicate the approach of a bowler releasing a ball towards slightly forward with your approach.” Now it became ap- halls along the Jericho Turnpike in Westbury, New York. the pins. But aside from a wooden floor, my bowling shoes parent why Mr. Mazey had the foresight to have me drill a Not long after I secured an efficiency apartment inside a and the red bowling ball, there was no other resemblance 10-pound bowling ball! home in North Massapequa, John put me to work on nights to a bowling center! Now it is well documented that I have and weekends, whenever I was not traveling as part of the had my share of run-ins with film producers, and this day Thankfully the producer didn’t ask me to swing the ball AMF Bowling Centers management team. was no different. My attire consisted of a red Angle Win- higher in my approach, and instead was more interested in ning-Wear Shirt with blue trousers to match the contrast- the circular motion created by the ball in the first couple of Our adventures took us to an old converted factory in ing blue inner collar of the shirt. The producer decided that steps. Until this day, I never understood what walking past Queens, or to a film designer’s basement in Bethpage, or this was not the desired look, so he began asking for gray the ball in your approach meant, but in slow motion if made even to the residence of a famous New York City advertis- trousers to complete my ensemble. One of the stagehands perfect sense.'The series was never used until AMF moved ing agency executive in the heart of Manhattan. I learned came forward with his own trousers, a 32-inch waist, by to Richmond, Virginia, and a new advertising agency dug from these sessions that just about any effect could be 30-inch length. it out of the mothballs and utilized the unique strobe light realized by utilizing a solid colored background or green approach to introduce HPL 9000 Lanes by AMF. If you screen. For as long as I can remember, dating back to about age look closely at my face after releasing the ball, you will 13, my waist had always been 34, with a 32-inch length. see that I’m actually grimacing in pain! But looking back One of my favorite examples of this took place at an old But to appease the director, I somehow managed to fasten on it almost thirty-five years later, it’s one of my fondest pencil factory in Brooklyn that had been abandoned since the waist band and we were ready for the filming to begin. memories of the association that I developed with one of the 1960’s. John and I arranged to meet with the filming That’s when things really got interesting! Rather than us- the brightest minds in advertising at AMF. crew on the fifth floor of the factory, and came only with a ing a standard filming procedure, the producer wanted to red 10 pound AMF Strikeline Bowling Ball that had been provide a stroboscopic effect that would create a series of Here’s to you, John! Another year, and another Christ- drilled for me with a conventional grip. short samples for a magazine layout. mas card, in the Mazey Miracle Tradition! (John Mazey died in 1997, at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife Diane, age 97, of Syosset, New York)

DAVE WILLIAMS GOES STROBE-BOWLING! This unique advertisement for HPL 9000 Lanes made use of stroboscopic lighting, for a stop-action effect of the approach and ball release. Page 4 CaliforniaBowlingNews.com January 9, 2020

TOMMY JONES WINS BOWLERO ELITE SERIES FOR $100,000 PAYDAY Nineteen-time PBA Tour champion Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, S.C., who will be inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 18, defeated Bowlero league bowler Garrett Shovan of Denver, Colo., 266-200, to win the $100,000 first prize in the final Bowlero Elite Series tournament of 2019 at Bowlero Jupiter in Florida to conclude the season. Jones, 41, defeated 2019 PBA Player of the Year Ja- son Belmonte, 279-216, to win the professional side of the pro-am bracket and advance to the championship match where he equaled the largest payday of his career, match- ing the $100,000 he collected for winning the 2006 U.S. Open. Shovan, a pro shop operator and former Saginaw Val- ley State collegiate bowler, won the right to bowl against Jones by winning the league bowler side of the 16-player invitational field. He defeated Chicago’s Luis Gonzalez, 236-202, in the amateur bracket final match. Shovan won $25,000 as runner-up. The third event in the Bowlero Elite Series aired Sunday on NBC. Other PBA stars who were invited to participate in the special event were Marshall Kent of Yakima, Wash.; Anthony Simonsen of Little Elm, Texas; Kyle Troup of Taylorsville, N.C.; and Kyle Sherman of O’Fallon, Mo. You can watch the competition on PBA’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/1OV3B0-nij0.

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Front page picture was CAL BOWL’s GM Jon Shoutla presenting Paul Varela with an After the earthquake, Tom Cristi at SPORTS CENTER ran a full-page “Shake, Rattle • entry into the AC Delco Classic. CAL BOWL was a favorite spot for the Seniors on • and Bowl” ad. Always a thinker (his desk was always clean). I took the hint! tour. Page after page was filled with pictures of earthquake damage. Most was fallen ceil- Always a surprise to see the headline “It’s time for a Kwikie!” The 1993 Doubles ver- • ings. A heartbreaker. Thank goodness no one was in the centers at 4:30 a.m. • sionw as held at BUENA LANES in Ventura. The movie “Greedy” with Michael J. Fox was released in March. There were 18 ads for Christmas Club leagues (started in January, and paid off the • New manager at MISSILE BOWL, Henry Murdock. MISSION’s new leader Tracy Mur- • first week of December, just in time for Christmas shopping!) was in the first issue of • phy. the year. It was a great way to save up the bucks for 11 months and be handed cash Valentine greeting was popular. For only $20, your favorite person could see special in December. • greetings in the Bowling News. “Girl Watcher” sent greetings to all the gals who wore Results of the FRESNO Championships took up two whole pages in very small type. the new short skirts. • There were 133 places in men’s singles, 114 in women’s singles plus team events, BOWLERLAND headline “Got Time for a Nooner?” The “nooner” was a three-game doubles and all events. All compiled without computers. • no-tap tournament. Coffee and cookies included. A safe, fun, indoor sport to be en- The San Gabriel W.B.A. ad for the 42nd Championship Tournament listed the 13 cen- joyed by all. • ters that had entry forms. As of 2019 there were only five of those centers left. At one FOREST LANES’ current (2020) manager Jon Diso rolled a 300 in the J.A.T. time they had 23! • April Stogryn was the first woman to rack up a 300 at PALOS VERDES BOWL. Dan Mueller was the “head master” at BUENA LANES. He ran a tight ship, but, you • SANTA FE LANES manager Bud Horn welcomed the PWSBT. His many friends from • always felt welcome when he greeted you. His center was clean, employees helpful • Southern California signed up early. and he always had something new cooking. Thanks Dan for your years! Must mention — big night for Kurt Osterheldt at CORBIN BOWL. Heart attack time! I’m not listing all the 300s! There wouldn’t be room for anything else. You know you did • How about 299, 245, 299 for an 843! • it! The Macho Mule ball carrier had spaces for 12 — TWELVE — 12 balls! 1993 Player of the Year: Walter Ray Williams, Jr. • Junior leagues at KEYSTONE LANES received tickets to Disneyland in lieu of tro- • Senior Player of the Year: Gary Dickinson. • phies. • A total of 696 members voted. Bob Knipple “checked” his check for winning the WCST at KEYSTONE LANES. He • Mark Baker won his 12th PCB title at MENIFEE BOWL. Other cashers? Remember • had plans to join the PBA Senior Tour. He won the 1973 PBA Kansas City Open, a • — Mike DeVaney, Larry Stephens, Lee Taylor, Doug Kempt, Gip Lentine, Dan Cho- $17,000 check. van, Eric Forkel. The best on the lanes. Lots of stories to remember. High Roller win-a-spots were the hot item to shoe up for. Seven centers had one in Remember when CANOGA PARK BOWL was renamed WINNETKA BOWL? Ask • Feb. ‘94. Ask anyone who ever bowled a High Roller about it. Ain’t easy! • Mike what a job that was! Dennis Bowan won the GRANT CLASSIC and cashed in for $10,000. Corey Groth New slogan: “A ball for every condition.” Strange thing. The more 300 games and • won the Scratch Division for $1,600.There were 1,709 entries. • easier conditions, the fewer sanctioned bowlers. Go figure! Harry’s report took up four pages! President Clinton was given a ball, bag, shoes and an ABC Lifetime membership by • Men’s State Tournament at OAK TREE LANES hosted 12,000 bowlers for team • the ABC in Milwaukee. • event. CHAPARRAL LANES hosted Doubles and Singles. Norm Duke was crowned King at CAL BOWL. His AC Delco win produced a nice pay The SHOWBOAT had hosted the PBA for 35 years. Chris Schenkel was the host. • day. First place: $44,000 for defeating Robert Smith. $10,000 from Columbia 300, and • Reed Freeman resigned as manager of CONEJO VILLAGE BOWL to become a $5,000 for wearing a Columbia 300 shirt. Both Duke and Smith were using the new • Field Consultant — still in the bowling field. He claimed every center was different and Piranha ball by Columbia 300. should offer a variety of leagues, tournaments, food, etc. Wheelchair bowler Al Uttecht won the “chair” competition at CAL BOWL Pro Tour. Due to the earthquake, Rusty was forced to move his Pro Shop from MATADOR • Bill Taylor wrote a book title “SSC is Bowling’s Cancer.” SSC equals “Super Soft Con- • BOWL to MISSION HILLS BOWL. • ditions.” And, the problems created. He was lucky not to get lynched. His later vindica- The first two months of 1994 was all about shake, rattle and bowl. tion was sweet. • The San Fernando W.B.A. cancelled their city tournament due to damage in the cen- If you have a good story, call me any Monday. I love a good story (whether it’s true • ters. or not)! Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours

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100 continued from page 1 Showing grace and good humor during his semifinal match of the Professional Bowlers Assn. Tournament of Champions exactly nine years ago, Daugherty had the crowd eating out of his hand at the end. Splits on frames one, three, five, six, eight, nine and 10 would have had lesser people kicking the ball return. Instead, the right-handed Daugherty kept chucking his ball down the lanes the best he could, hoping his string of mis- ery would end – at some point. It never did. But the unshakeable Daugherty celebrated when he knocked down two pins of his 4-6-7-10 split on his last shot to allow him to reach an even 100. And the fans celebrated with him, as he traded high-fives with much of the gathering with a big smile on his face. And speaking of money, the Tournament of Champions winner that year earned a $250,000 bonanza, so Daugherty missed out on a spectacular payoff. Mika Koivuniemi defeated Daugherty, 299-100, in that semifinal match. Koivuniemi went on to win the Tourna- ment of Champions title. (Daugherty still won $50,000 for finishing third.) It’s worth watching the video of the Koivuniemi-Daugherty match online to see how someone can handle big-time adversity – without testily dribbling his bowling ball off the floor. After watching the match, one can conclude that Koi- vuniemi was not the only winner in that tournament. Postscript: In 2019, Daugherty finished second in Gene Carter’s Pro Shop Open, losing to Dom Barrett, 217-209, in the title match. In 2016, he won the PBA Wolf Open for his second career PBA Tour title by defeating rookie Fran- cois Lavoie, 212-192, in the championship match. WANTED Looking for Energetic, Committed and Responsible Employees in Southern California

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Torneo La Raza continued from page 1 the Torneo La Raza. The country is home to crocodiles, parrots and rare reptiles. There are ocean beaches, rain forests, mountains and lakes. It is an exotic land which of- fers every visitor something unique. The Torneo La Raza provides bowlers with an opportunity to experience this unique country while competing for cash and accomplish- ment. With regards to their bowling results at the Torneo La Raza, both BridJette and Joseph did well. While en- joying their surroundings and immersing themselves in their Costa Rican surroundings they scored high enough to place in the TOP TEN in several events. In the Women’s Senior Division BridJette finished fourth in All-Events, Doubles and Team. In the Men’s Senior Division Joseph placed second in All-Events and third in Doubles, Singles and Team. He also finished second in the Super Senior Division Singles event. Darn good bowling. Hail, Hail Rock and Roll. Hail Hail Bowling! Bowling can be adventurous, Bowling can be exciting, Bowling can be educational, Bowling can be challenging, and bowling can be fun. Bowling provides bowlers with opportunities not otherwise available to them. Bowling can create life- long memories. That’s why “BOWLING MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING”. That’s why Bowling makes life so stimulating and delightful for BridJette and Joseph. For them Bowling and life is all about adventure, excitement, learning, competing and enjoyment. Bowling provides the opportunity for them and all of us to experience all of these. Good luck and safe travels in 2020 to all bowlers and especially to one of Bowling’s most interesting couples, BridJette Whaley and Joseph De La Torre.

Miracleby Carolor Mancini Menace? Checking the calendar, it is December 26th, 2019. I’m sitting at my desk in a 68 lane center. There are 4 phone lines for incoming calls...and thats exactly whats been going on since 10 a.m. The calls are constant and the questions are all the same. How much for a game? Shoes? Can I reserve a lane for tonight? Can I bring food? Do you have little shoes and balls for little kids? The year is 365 days long, why would anyone decide to go bowling...especially if you’ve never bowled before? Too expensive to go to Dis- neyland? Too far to the snow? Saw bowling on T.V? This is definitely NOT a complaint! What an opportunity to welcome new customers to the center, to taste the food, play the arcade games, feel SAFE and enjoy a game that ANYONE can play. Managers have a great chance to show off their best “stuff” and maybe add to the mailing list. Will they remember a good esperience? Will they book an event? Bowl big! Make it fun, make it tasty, make it an adventure. (They’ll be back.) Maybe before next December 26. Page 10 CaliforniaBowlingNews.com January 9, 2020

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Milsap: 195/190. Jim Plante: 540. Walter Milsap: 534. Jim Young: 501. Betty Green: 198, Joanne Burke: La Habra “300” Bowl CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT 190/179. Eleme VamDeven: 171. Joanne Burke: 370 E. Whittier by Jonathan Garza 523, Betty Green: 505, Elena VanDeven: 476. La Habra, CA 90631 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 Senior Men’s Trios: League average: 185. Congrat- (562) 691-6721 ulations to Jerry Cant on his 300 game! Stories of by Ed Saleh the “good ole days” will be these days, one of these LAKEWOOD – We’re going to start off 2020 days. Great scores make great stories. Once upon a LA HABRA – Weekly High Scores. Check out our with league averages, weekly high scores, league time — ... Jerry Cant: 300, Curtis McCann: 279, Joe weekly Sr. No-Tap, Friday mornings at 10:00 am. champs, etc. Sit back and soak it all in. Acosta: 277. Jerry Cant: 758, Curtis McCann: 749, Congratulations to Richard Tucker on his 300 game Fil-Am: League average: 175. Topping the sheet Emmerson Wafer: 731. and 823 series during the Frank’s Gold Cup league. this week. ... Chris Abing: 744, Matt Mosley: 685, Mega Vegas (Tuesday): League average: 153. SUNDAY – Vegas Rollers: Richard Delgado 269/714, Emmerson Wafer: 683. Carlos Crisostemo: 267, Eu- What, another Mega Vegas league?? Yup, it’s the Derek Lee 264/685, Gilbert Gissendaner 245, Steven gene Angel: 265, Rey Santos: 254. Liza Agoncillo: Tuesday edition! This league is 22 teams strong. Brogdon 613, Mariela Mondragon 210, Yolie Ascencio 639, Beth Austria: 579, Valerie Colian: 551. Emma They will be heavy challengers in Vegas, just like 207, Suzanne Allison 200. Trinidad: 222, Beth Colian: 212, Avelina Cumbis/Tess these rollers last week. ... Curtis Claude: 730, Chris MONDAY – Lake Parkers: Brian Parker 255/648, Ron Santos: 193. Abing: 720, John Woods: 630. David Anthony: 267, Coke Sr. 200, Becky Simon 213. Golden Awards: Vegas in May: League average: 163. Showin’ off?? Marcel V: 239, Brian Ward: 233. Laura Bietman: 538, 12/23: Rick Moffat 255/685, Jerry Rudd 254, Larry ... Kevin McCall: 769, Jerry Blackshire: 697, Lorenzo Donna May: 512, Joyce Walling: 476. Michelle Mc- Green 253/642, Bob Esler 651. 12/30: Larry Green Spencer: 635. Garryl Bohanon: 266, Kenneth John- Garry: 203, Brenda Doss: 182, Liane Neri: 176. 258/624, Bernard Dean 253, John Saltmeris 237, son/David Bryant: 254. Sierra Nelson: 624, Krischna Cal Bowleros: League average: 143. These lassies Carl Brooks 641, Nancy Parker 211, Starla Battiest Howard: 573, Patrice Smith: 496. Jennifer Morrow: lasso the pins and send them to the pit. ... Janet Love- 205/601. Gamblers Fun: Andy Jeske 278/755, Jamie 215, Leigh Hall: 214, Linda McCall: 180. Reece: 593, Betty Moss: 481, Patti Steenhoven: 477. Lozano 247/702, Gary Wingett 235/674. Laughlin Bowler Bears: League average: 156. Carolyn Rousseau: 244, Cecilia DeJesus: 183, Don- THURSDAY – Frank’s Gold Cup: 12/26: Richard Prowling in the woods. ... James Som: 257, Jonathan na Gillespie: 170. Tucker 300/823, Rick Vanderhaar 270/695, Nathan Gale: 235/226, Ernie Fisher: 223. Jonathan Gale: Practice League: League average: 142. Twenty-two Hornung 268/705, Tee Delgado 212. 1/2: Joe Wilhite 664, Ernie Fisher: 629, James Som: 596. Ashlee teams take to the boards every Tuesday, PLUS they 267/718, Kevin Jensen 266, Scott Kraye 259, Mike Ravaglia: 195/181, Gina Radcliffe: 182/175, Doreen get six FREE practice games during the week. Get Mellick 259, Joe Abbate 259, Brandon Kraye 702, Savolskis: 171. Ashlee Ravaglia: 524, Gina Radcliffe: better or do it over again. Ask QUESTIONS!! Learn Richard Tucker 668, Suzanne Allison 235, Stacie 505, Robyn Rameib: 466. the rules!! Practice spare shooting!! Jesse Ignacio: Davis 210. Vegas Crackpots: League average: 171. Round 623, Dan Martinez: 597, Doug Gaethke: 586. Ray- FRIDAY – Vegas Gamblers: 12/27: Steve Koontz 279, and round they go — straight for the pocket! ... An- mond Perez: 234, Chris Martinez: 231, David Gritch- Jerry Rudd 266, Alvin Camba 259/670, Ed Jamison thony Leavell: 296, Ernie Perryman: 269, Ray Jen- en: 210. Del Stewart: 479, Kristine Kelliher: 417, Rise 672, Keven Jensen 667, Jackie Lotspeich 245, Carie kins: 265/264. Anthony Leavell: 755, Ray Jenkins: Stenico: 386. Dede Rains: 174, Lilian Johnson: 152, Morgan 223/619, Stacie Davis 220. 1/3: Brandon 743, Ernie Perryman: 684. Sophia Owens: 215, Sha- Cheyenne C: 147. Kraye 278/726, Marlow Dinger 277, Steven Maida onna Battle: 204, Debbie Bitonio: 194. Sophia Ow- C.A.U.L.: League average: 153. Winners of the fall 277/727, Mark Wages 730, Jordan Kraye 279/691, ens: 579, Shaonna Battle: 555, Debbie Bitonio: 534. session by one point was “Two Plus Two.” Congratu- Sharon Westerhold 262/660, Tee Delgado 245, Carie Mega Vegas (Sunday): League average: 172. Sam’s lations to Joe Chu, Brandon Watson, Kurt Haidl and Morgan 602. Town Lanes will host all Mega Vegas sweeps Jan. Nori Ito. David Regul shot the lone 300 of the sea- HAPPY NEW YEAR! Until next week, GOOD LUCK 25. ... David Louis: 257, Bob Johnson, Jr./Terrance son. Congratulations again to him. The high average and HIGH SCORING! Allen: 245, Elgie Monge/Carl Burruss: 235. James in the league was Eli Vega with a 207. Season high Matthews: 716, Mel Brown: 670, Jamie Carrington: scores ... Rich Dahmen: 738, Andy Clark: 718, Frank 655. Jocelyn Higa: 204, Michelle Allen: 179. Nickey Rossello: 710. David Regul: 300, Blayke Miller: 278. Burruss: 504, Lani Morris: 452. Nori Ito/Eli Vega: 269. Jessica Seastead: 568, Yo- Young at Heart: League average: 161. Thump, semite Hamilton: 515, Teri Friend: 507. Lori Gilmore: thump, thump. Is that a heartbeat or a ball rolling over 234. Susan Dorwin: 188. Beth Watts: 183. the thumb hole? This week’s thumpers were loud Sierra Bugs: League average: 135. Termites munch and clear! ... Anthony Leavell: 236, Andrew Morton: on the wood; bowlers bang ‘em and bowl some more. 235, Fale Sula/Chris Abing: 234. Jimmy Hamilton: Again, again and again. Just like — ... Connie Wood: 218, Victor Santos: 216, Rey Santos: 213. Lanore 197, Janet Simmons: 196, Darlene Waken: 190. Knudson: 213, Carla Dean: 194, WIlma Johnson: Connie Wood: 538, Ann Weiss: 497, Janet Simmons: 183. Jane Lebaron: 179, Dorothy Ruggiero: 177, Dee 491. Phipps: 174. V.A. League: League average: 144. We salute you! Pin Heads: League average: 149. No Monday ... Joe Morse: 522, Brian Bacsafra: 437. Donn Cusio: blues. All fun and very few frowns. And, here’s why: 202, Steve Sinas: 141. Rebecca Kopczak: 390, Terry ... Tom Kornadina: 212, Bill Marseilles: 189, Bruce Girlie: 352. Melissa Steffens: 144. Brown: 183. Bruce Brown: 175, Chuck Appleberry: Big Bear: League average: 181. Baddest bear in the 174/171, Damon Flewelen: 174. Ashley Brown: 220, house was Sonny Dew: 278-278/768. Bonny bear? Stacy Kelly: 216, Diane Robles: 210. Diane Robles: Shirley Owens: 199-191/570. Top pin prowlers: ... 196/192, Pamela Johnson, Stacy Kelly: 192. Jonathan Gale: 267, Emmerson Wafer: 257/245. Mega Vegas Lite: League average: 153. Teams 12 Jonathan Gale: 704, Emmerson Wafer: 672. Naimah and 13 only have two weeks to secure the No. 1 spot! Williams: 225, Michelle Criswell: 212. Carol Egenias: ... Edward Caldwell: 678, James Matthews: 618, 566, Naimah Williams: 565. Andy Torres: 551. Don Matthews: 257, Joe Stranges: Funsters: League average: 161. Great start for 220, Darrell Fey: 197. Shonna Hernandez: 557, Lulu 2020. Only two days in and got scores galore. A sign Torres: 406. Sandra Cortez: 150, Sarah Zuelke: 127. of things to come? Already here — ... Roland San- Marcus Lemons’ Vegas Outlaws: League average: chez: 705, Vic Santos: 662, Chris Abing: 619. Allen 176. One of the higher averaging league, and here’s Swickard: 247, Randy Antazo: 245, Elmer WPCali: 244. why: ... Greg Thomas: 279, Jello Gray: 258, Austin Jane Lebaron: 561, Danne VanHorn: 518, Odette Karns: 255. Greg Thomas: 746, Jello Gray: 680, Dalton: 516. Beth Austria/Julie Grabinski:Western 210, Elvie Pacific Bowling Supply, Inc. Austin Karns: 655. Stacie Watson: 265, Stephanie Del Rosario/May Toledo: 180. Jones: 246, Anita Dobbins: 226. Stacie Watson: 658, Check your league sheet online at Calbowl. Stephanie Jones: 564, Anita Dobbins: 543. com At the top of the screen hit “down” and a list Gobs & Gals: League average: 191. Probably one of leagues is available for your choice. That’s all of the highest averaging mixed leagues in Southern for this week! California! Here’s the score-fest from last Friday. ... Scot Maxwell: 737, Juan Camarena: 731, Leo Silva: 699. Vince Duarte: 276, Tres Catalasan: 267, Pres- ton Epps: 259. Stephanie Zavala: 707, Tianna Tipton: 658, Michelle Criswell: 620. Marife Catalasan: 248, Liza Agoncillo: 235, Kelsey Williams: 213. Mini Couples: League average: 157. 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