March 3, 2011 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday March 3, 2011 Bowling News P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Mika Koivuniemi’s Missed 10 Pin Hands Norm Duke Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open Title Stunning final frame gives PBA Hall of Famer his 34th career major, $80,000 top prize

NORTH BRUNSWICK, With his victory, Duke Duke knew exactly how after leaving a solid 8 pin in N.J. (Feb. 27, 2011) – Norm earned $80,000 and moved Koivuniemi felt on his spare the eighth frame. I did what I Duke of Clermont, Fla., won into a tie for fourth place on attempt because in 2008, when needed to do” his 34th Professional Bowlers the Lumber Liquidators PBA Duke won his first U.S. Open Koivuniemi, the No. 3 Tour title and seventh career Tour’s list of all-time title- title to complete the PBA Tri- qualifier for the U.S. Open major in the 68th Lumber Liq- winners with fellow PBA Hall ple Crown and Grand Slam, stepladder finals, eliminated uidators U.S. Open at Bruns- of Famer Mark Roth. he had to convert the 2-4-5-8 Ryan Shafer of Horseheads, wick Zone-Carolier Sunday “You’d like to say to your- “bucket” in the 10th frame to N.Y., 236-222, in Sunday’s with a stunning 225-216 vic- self I just won the U.S. Open, win. first match. The key shot in tory over Mika Koivuniemi of and maybe I’ll grow into that, “I couldn’t feel my legs that match was a pocket 7-10 Hartland, Mich., when Koivu- but right this minute, I feel on the approach on that shot,” split by Shafer in the eighth niemi missed a 10 pin spare in like Mika lost the U.S. Open,” Duke said. “That’s what hap- frame, following a double that the 10th frame. Duke said. “But I’m sitting pens under pressure. That’s ended his hopes for his first U.S.Open Champion Norm Duke Duke, the tournament’s here, holding the trophy. I had why guys miss three-foot major title in a record 12 ap- guess. I was thinking about the Open, but at that moment, top qualifier, closed his game conceded the match. I knew the putts. And it’s fatigue. I’m ex- pearances in major champion- wrong things. This is the first my only thought was Mika with four consecutive strikes, last four strikes were impor- hausted. If I had to make a 10 ship television finals. time in my life I’ve lost a title had lost. I was just like a fan to force Koivuniemi to mark in tant, because you never know pin to win, it would be suspect Koivuniemi, the only like that.” watching in the living room. the 10th, but the Finnish native, what’ll happen. But missing at best. player in PBA history to reach “I sat there stunned, How could you not feel badly one of the best spare-shooters the 10 pin is like having your “It’s not like I didn’t de- the television finals in all four shocked,” Duke said. “I can’t for him? in professional bowling, un- ace pitcher on the mound and serve to win,” Duke added. PBA major championships in a remember ever winning a “Mika will be fine, he’ll characteristically missed the he throws four straight balls, “I was the top qualifier. I did single year, eliminated Tommy PBA title sitting on the bench. bounce back. He’s going to be single-pin spare attempt. and you lose.” throw four strikes in a row, Jones of Simpsonville, S.C., in I knew I had just won the U.S. continued on page 7 the semifinal match, 241-158. Jones left splits and failed to convert in the fourth, sixth and eighth frames. “Duke is one of the greatest Bowling News players ever. I knew it was go- ing to be a tough match,” Koi- vuniemi said. “I took the big- Honor Roll gest shot of my life in the 10th Name Score Date Center frame and left the 10 pin, but unfortunately I didn’t make allan lee 300 2-21-11 cal bowl my spare. It was my nerves, I miguel garcia 812/300 2-22-11 keystone lanes Koivuniemi’s reaction after missing the 10 pin. ramiro garcia 300 2-22-11 keystone lanes kevin gross 300 2-22-11 CAnoga park bowl michelle silver 716 2-22-11 mar vista bowl INDIANAPOLIS WILL HOST USBC ed cabs 814 2-23-11 cal bowl laura lee daniel 700 2-23-11 DEEr creek lanes pat kinard 300 2-23-11 cal bowl SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ABT NEWS JUNIOR GOLD, YOUTH OPEN IN 2012 kenny thorton 300 2-23-11 woodlake lanes troy bradley 801 2-24-11 westminster lanes VISTA/UPLAND-Myron 1:30PM and 3PM on Saturday, ARLINGTON, Texas – The look forward to again working kevin gannon 300 2-24-11 westminster lanes Mitchell, President and CEO March 5. 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Saturday & Sunday March 26th & 27th , 2011 BOB JONES WINS 2ND SN-CDBA ELIMINATION TITLE AT TREVI ZONE LANES Start Time: A Squad - Roll call 7:30 AM & Bowl at 8:00 AM LAKE ELSINORE—It took tenacity and lot of coming from behind by striking out with like 9, B MixedSquad - Roll call 1:30 PMDoubles & Bowl at 2:00 PM 8. 6 and 5 strikes in rows in match games for Bob Jones to win his 2nd SN-CDBA Deaf Elimina- Entry Fee: $350 for team $15 Late fee per person for paying on-site. Cash Ratio: 1 in 4 will cash tions title last Feb. 19-20 weekend. Previously the Simi Valley lefthander had won his first in 2006 Dress Code: CollaredAnnual or mock neck shirt required.Event No hats, t-shirts or jeans. at Las Vegas and he also was the runner-up in 2004 at Las Vegas. Women may wear skirts (Name on back not required). Southern Nevada-California Deaf Bowling Association held its prestigious 27th annual Deaf Format: 9Yorba games of Lindaqualifying; Bowltop 1/4 of- fieldYorba will bowl Linda, round robin CA match Eliminations as part of its regular team, doubles and singles tournament at Trevi Zones Lanes in playSaturday on Sunday. (Max & 12Sunday Teams) Total March pins plus 26th bonus will& determine27th , 2011final Lake Elsinore. The event, which drew 37 male and 11 brave female entrants, started with 4 games standings. Lanes will be stripped and re-oiled for B Squad. qualifying round on Saturday afternoon. Smooth stroking Jones led all bowlers with scratch games SStartidep Timeots &: B Ar aSquadckets: -Team Roll call and 7:30 Individual AM & Bowlpots &at brackets8:00 AM will be offered. of 215, 243, 278 and 216 for 952. But he was beaten by 5 pins for the high handicap qualifier honors All bowlers B Squad will be- Roll required call 1:30 to be PMavailable & Bowl for atPro-Am 2:00 PMevent on Sat night by John Buhay, San Diego who rolled 221-247-258-292 for 915 plus 144 hdcp for 1059 to Jones’ Entry ProprietorFee: $350 will for decide team who bowls. $100.00 $15 Late fine fee to perbowler person who fordoes paying not show on- site. 952 with 102 hdcp 1054. Cash Ratio: 1 in 4 will cash The eventual runner-up James McDonald, Las Vegas with 296 handicap for his 144 entering Dress Code: Collared or mock neck shirt required. No hats, t-shirts or jeans. average rolled 190-214-171-142/ 717 for 1013 total to place 3rd. Valarie Henderson a 139 average Bowler #1: ______Phone #: ______Women may wear skirts (Name on back not required). right-hander who came down from Castro Valley placed 4th for the match plays with 1007 from Address: ______City: ______St: ____ Zip Code: ______Format: 9 games of qualifying; top 1/4 of field will bowl round robin match 155-215-141-195 for 703 plus 304 handicap. The top tied 31/32 cut-off score for 1st round 3 games Email: ______play on Sunday. (Max 12 Teams) Total pins plus bonus will determine final Bowler #2: ______Phone #: ______match play was 849 tied by 1987 champion Gorman Low, Huntington Beach and Kathy Seymour, standings. Lanes will be stripped and re-oiled for B Squad. Whittier, winner of PCDWBA Senior Queens and DSBA Senior Queens trying to make her 3rd SAddress:idepots ______City:& Brackets: Team and Individual ______St: pots & brackets ____ Zip will Code: be offered. ______Email: ______title in a year. All bowlers will be required to be available for Pro-Am event on Sat night On Sunday afternoon after completion of the first round 3 games matches, BIG brawny McDon- We would like to bowl: A Squad____ B Squad____ Proprietor will decide who bowls. $100.00 fine to bowler who does not show ald grabbed lead with 1851 total from his way over his average scratch 556 series (sorry, no games Late fee will apply after March 21st Credit Cards accepted by calling 818-921-5335 scores) plus 192 handicap 748 total winning all his 3 matches for extra 90 bonus pins. Former 2005 Bowler #1: ______Make Checks Payable to DelPhone Rosa #: Lanes ______champion Francisco Navarro, Fontana who qualified 5th with 995 total, also won his 3 matches Address: ______City: ______St: ____ Zip Code: ______scored 1809 total to move 2nd. Navarro had scratch 640 plus 84 handicap 724 plus 90 bonus. Losing one of his matches, Jones fell to third with scratch 606 plus 75 handicap 683 plus 60 Email: Mail entries ______to: All players must be current USBC Bowler Pacific #2:Coast ______Bowlers Phone #: ______members bonus 1797 total. A 1993 runner-up looking for his first title Mark Fisser, Aliso Viejo who qualified Address: ATTN: Nicole ______City: Ellison ______St: ____ Zip Code: ______8th with 917, shot this round’s high scratch 689 plus low 33 handicap for 722 plus 75 bonus 1714 Email: 1499 E______Highland Ave total to jump to 4th. Also losing one of her matches Henderson fell to 5th with 1705 total. We San would Bernardino, like to Ca bowl: 92404 A Squad____ B Squad____ Qualifying leader Buhay bowled poorly with 444 series, winning only one match for 1641 total Late fee will apply after March 21st pins with bonus dropping him down to 10th. The field was cut in half to top 16 bowlers for another Credit Cards accepted by calling 818-921-5335 round of 3 games match play with 2008 champion Rudy A. Martinez, Phoenix in 16th with 1596 Make Checks Payable to Del Rosa Lanes total. At end of this round of 3 games matches, Big lefty McDonald took the top seed for the champi- Mail entries to: All players must be current USBC onship finals. Although losing one of his matches, Big Mac again rolled way over his average 576 Pacific Coast Bowlers members set plus 192 handicap 748 plus 60 bonus 828 for a new record 2679 total. The old 10 games record ATTN: Nicole Ellison was 2633 in 2007 by Carl Malucci. 1499 E Highland Ave Albeit losing two matches, Jones scored well with a 643 set plus handicap and bonus for 2nd San Bernardino, Ca 92404 seed 2545 total. Navarro also lost two but finished with 2478 total for 3rd seeded position. The lady Henderson also lost two but totaled 2440 to move up to 4th seed. Fisser lost two too but his round’s high 656 helped him to 2433 total good for 5th seed. Philip Smith Jr. of Castro Valley took sixth and last seed for the championship match plays with 2403 total. Qualified 7th with 919, Smith Jr. dropped to 8th with 1646 in 1st round and sot 577 with winning two matches helped move him up to 6th. The quarterfinals for the championship had #6 Smith, Jr. against #3 Navarro and #5Fisser against #4 Henderson. Smith, Jr. had 3 splits and two opens for 124 while Navarro won with one split in his 181, final scores with handicap Navarro 209 Smith, Jr. 164. Fisser was hurt with two wide splits and his 7 strikes in between could not catch up with Henderson with her 65 handicap advantage. She tried to stay clean with 7 spares, a strike and two splits too and won with her final score 234 to Fisser’s 216. The semi finals had winner Navarro against #1 McDonald and winner Henderson against #2 Jones. Big Mac with 36 handicap advantage jumped with 3 strikes and a miss while Navarro was hurt with two opens, a spare and tried to catch up with a 4 baggers. But Big Mac kept ahead with spare, strike, spare, strike, open, spare and strike for 183 while the best Navarro could finish was with 3 spares for 183. Big Mac won with 247 - Navarro 211. Like Fisser-Henderson match, Jones-Henderson was a classic with Jones giving Henderson 51 pins advantage and being able to come from behind. After double and a split and miss, Jones ran 5 strikes in row but Henderson was not fazed, she doubled and 9 in tenth, forcing Jones to mark in his tenth. Calmly Jones struck out to win 265 to 245. So the winners McDonald and Jones met in the championship finals with Jones giving McDon- ald 39 pins advantage. Big Mac went ahead with spare, strike, spare and Jones fell behind with spare, miss, a 4 baggers but missed again in 7th. Big Mac went ahead but misses in 5th and 8th hurt him. Jones struck out 5 in row for 224 to shut Big Mac out. McDonald finished with 155 and Jones won with 249 - McDonald 219. Jones will get $600 for his 2nd title and McDonald $300 for his runner-up finish. Henderson and Navarro each gets $230, Fisser $200 for 5th and Smith, Jr. $180 for 6th. At 1-5 prize ratio the prize money goes to 10 places. This writer thanks SN-CDBA Secretary-Treasurer Stan Booth for all the result sheets, which helped, in creating the two SN-CDBA articles. ABAKUMOFF’S 758 TOPS DEAF TRAVEL POOR DAY AT AMF CERRITOS CERRITOS—So. Calif. Deaf Traveling League had a poor day at AMF Cerritos Lanes with Ed Abakumoff leading a small 4 honor roll list of 4 bowlers when he closed with a 225 for 758. Pablo MISSION HILLS BOWL Yoma also ended with a 227 for his 738 and Bob Jones who hit 278/758 in his Wednesday league 2011 summEr lEAguE sChEDulE and another 700 in his Thursday league at Canoga Park, started poorly but finished with a pair of 10430 SEPULVEDA BLVD., MISSION HILLS, CA 91345 (818)361-1221 204s for 708. Gorman Low had a 703. DAy/timE lEAguE lEAguE tEAm mEEting stArt Jones’ S.F. Valley beat Mid City 14-6 to extend its league lead to 8 games over Low’s L A City which tied Yoma’s Lake Elsinore 10-10. Chino beat Abakumoff’s Riverside 13-7 with Abakumoff MONDAYS not getting help from teammates with his 4 of the team’s 7 points. 6:00 Pm mixED ClAssiC mx sCr 5's** 940 6/06 5:30 Pm junE 06 6:00 Pm guys & DOlls mx hDCP 5's 840 5/16 5:30 Pm junE 06 The league thanks AMF Cerritos management for taking in the league on short notice. The league bowls again on March 6 at AMF Bowling Square in Arcadia at 1 PM. TUESDAYS 9:15 Am EArly BirDs lADiEs 4's 625 6/07 9:00 Am junE 07 9:15 Am tuEs. sCrAtCh triOs mix sCr 3's* 520 5/24 9:00 Am mAy 24 12:30 Pm gOlDEn 4 sOmEs sEniOrs 4's 650 5/24 12 noon mAy 24 6:00 Pm PrimE timE mix hCP 5's* OPEn 5/24 5:45 Pm mAy 24 6:30 Pm ADult/juniOr AD/jr hCP 2's* OPEn 5/10 6:00 Pm mAy 10 8:00 Pm nEwCOmErs Any hDCP 2's* OPEn 5/10 7:45 Pm mAy 10 8:00 Pm PADrEs Any hDCP 3's* 570 5/24 7:30 Pm mAy 24 SUMMER MINI-ELIMINATOR

WEDNESDAYS 9:30 Am COFFEE BrEAkErs lADiEs 3's 495 5/25 9:00 Am mAy 25 12:30Pm sEniOr rEBEls sEniOrs 3's OPEn 5/25 12 noon mAy 25 6:00 Pm PinBustErs mx hDCP 5's 875 5/25 5:30 Pm mAy 25 HAS A NEW VEGAS HOME 9:00 Pm n.B.A.C. mx hDCP 4's* 780 5/25 8:00 Pm mAy 25 Las Vegas—Pinacle Events, Inc., owners of the world famous Mini-Eliminators announced it was moving the summer megabuck tournament to the Strike Zone Bowling Center located inside THURSDAYS Sunset Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Dates for the Summer Mini-Eliminator are Sunday, June 26th 9:30 Am thursDAy sCrAtCh mx sCr 3's* 520 6/02 9:00 Am junE 02 6:00 Pm lADs & lAssiEs mx hDCP 5's 865 6/02 5:30 Pm junE 02 through Saturday, July 2nd. 6:30 Pm nO-tAP lEAguE mx hDCP 3’s* OPEn 5/19 6:00 Pm mAy 19 “We are very excited to be bringing the Summer Mini-Eliminator to Strike Zone.” With 72 lanes 9:00 Pm missiOn mAjOrs mx sCr 4's* 845 6/02 8:00 Pm junE 02 we now are able to offer lower entry fees since we can now handle more bowlers. Jim Welch, Di- rector of Bowling at Strike Zone, is thrilled to be hosting the Mini-Eliminator. “We are going to do FRIDAYS everything we can to make all of the participants enjoy their time at Sunset Station.” 9:30 Am FriDAy FOxEs lADiEs 3's 470 6/03 9:00 Am junE 03 12:30 Pm FriDAy sEniOrs sr hDCP 4's 650 5/27 12 noon mAy 27 Strike Zone will be hosting Mini-Eliminator squads day and night including several sweepers. 6:00 Pm t.g.i.F. - lAughlin mx hDCP 5's* OPEn 6/10 5:30 Pm junE 10 In addition, the hotel is going to offer special room rates and the casino will be running special 9:00 Pm s.F.v. nisEi mx hDCP 4's tBA 5/20 8:30Pm mAy 20 events. Even the pro shop is getting involved in the festivities as drilling specials and ball discounts will be offered. SUNDAYS 6:00 Pm wEEkEnDErs mx hDCP 4's 690 6/05 5:30 Pm junE 05 The Summer Mini-Eliminator brochure will be released shortly and will detail a revised format (*Any combo of bowlers is allowed - all men, all ladies or mixed) for the tournament. There will be 4 divisions, including two handicap divisions, and bowlers will (**scratch. league-Each team must have at least 1 lady) (Adult/junior must have 1 child and 1 adult) now be able to cash for big money every day. To receive Mini-Eliminator monthly updates please visit www.minieliminator.com or call 1.877.900.MINI. March 3, 2011 BOWLING NEWS Page 3 WCST EBONITE SENIOR DOUBLES GETTING CHUCK DAWSON READY FOR SOUTHPOINT MARCH 12-13 2011 North L.A. County USBC by Dick Sanders and Son Added to LAS VEGAS—A full squad of 32 very competitive teams will be at Southpoint Bowling Lanes in Las Vegas, Nv next Citrus Belt List weekend, March 12-13, 2011. 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 Page 4 BOWLING NEWS March 3, 2011 Santa Clarita Lanes Cal Bowl Open Results 21615 W. Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita CA 91350 • 616-254-0540 LAKEWOOD—We had a great turnout for the Cal bowl Open Saturday. 76 of the finest scratch bowlers from California, Arizona, Mexico and Nevada showed up. there were some high scores and there were some low scores. The exciting part of the tourna- ment came on game 10. Pino’s Pizza and Tutti Frutti put up an additional $300 in side pot money for this game. Chris Michaels of Cal Bowl and Pino’s Pizza put up a challenge for anyone to shoot a 300 game on game 10 would win an a bonus of $500. We had 4 bowlers with the front 5. Andre Rounds was the only bowler who kept the string going and put all DODGERS BOWLING 12 shots in the pocket to get the perfecto and win $700 just for the last game alone. LEAGUE Prize Fund Payouts Thursdays @ 6:30 pm Prize Fund Payouts Place Winners Winnings STARTS: APRIL 7, 2011 1st 2375 Brett Wolfe $ 2,000.00 ENDS: AUGUST 25, 2011 2nd 2321 Billy Myers Jr 1,100.00 3rd 2290 Jeff Lewen 800.00 AWARDS: SEPT. 1, 2011 4th 2282 Rodo Corona 650.00 5th 2268 Jon Diso 550.00 FEES: $20 WEEKLY per person 6th 2246 Bobby Campagnale 475.00 TEAMS: Any 4 per team 7th 2241 Frank Barefoot 425.00 PRIZE FUND: $ 188 per person 8th 2232 Andre Rounds 375.00 9th 2213 Don Moser 325.00 10th 2197 Vernon Adams 275.00 CHOICE OF: 11th 2196 Larry Stephens 200.00 12th 2177 Paul Appling 150.00 4 DODGER GAMES + Authentic Jersey 13th 2165 Matt Jones Bowling Ball OR 14th 2163 Robin Romeo 150.00 15th 2162 Rod Tramp Bowling Ball 4 DODGER GAMES + Tailgate Package High Woman 2163 Robin Romeo $ 150.00 GAMES: Sidepots April 29/ San Diego Fireworks Game Winner Score Winnings June 26/ Angels Game Winner SidepotsScore Winnings 1st Memo RosalesSidepots289 $ 100.00 July 29/ Arizona Fireworks Game Winner Score Winnings 2nd Jeff Lewen 269 $ 100.00 Aug. 14/ Houston Backpacks 1st Memo Rosales 289 $ 100.00 3rd Billy Myers Jr. 268 $ 100.00 2nd Jeff Lewen 269 $ 100.00 4th Andre Rounds/Jon Diso 268 $ 100.00 TAILGATE PACKAGE includes: 3rd Billy Myers Jr. 268 $ 100.00 5th Rob Young 279 $ 100.00 2 Canvas Chairs w/ Case 4th Andre Rounds/Jon Diso 268 $ 100.00 6th Billy Myers Jr. 284 $ 100.00 5th Rob Young 279 $ 100.00 1 Rolling Cooler 7th Carl Labayan 289 $ 100.00 6th Billy Myers Jr. 284 $ 100.00 1 Trash Can Cooler 8th Ryne Cunningham 279 $ 100.00 7th Carl Labayan 289 $ 100.00 1 12 Pack Cooler 9th Rodo Corona 267 $ 100.00 8th Ryne Cunningham 279 $ 100.00 10th Andre Rounds 300 $ 700.00 Name: ______Phone: ______9th Rodo Corona 267 $ 100.00 10th Rodo Corona 279 $ 150.00 10th Andre Rounds 300 $ 700.00 Name: ______Phone: ______10th Vernon Adams 268 $ 50.00 Name: ______Phone: ______10th Rodo Corona 279 $ 150.00 Name: ______Phone: ______10th Vernon Adams 268 $ 50.00 Mega Pot Game Dodger 2011 Game MegaMega Pot Pot 4th Andre Rounds 268 $ 225.00 21615W. Soledad Cyn Rd., Saugus CA 91350 (661) 254.0540 Game Tie www.santaclaritalanes.com 4th Jon Diso 268 $ 225.00 4th Andre Rounds 268 $ 225.00 4th Tie Rich Scheffer 255 $ 50.00 4th Jon Diso 268 $ 225.00 7th Carl Labayan 289 $ 300.00 4th Rich Scheffer 255 $ 50.00 7th David Ferguson 269 $ 150.00 7th Carl Labayan 289 $ 300.00 7th Bobby Campagnale 255 $ 25.00 7th Tie David Ferguson 269 $ 150.00 BrentBrent ShShernern 255 $ 25.00 7th Bobby Campagnale 255 $ 25.00 Tie BrentBrent ShShernern Blocks255 $ 25.00 Games 1-5 BlocksBlocks 1st Jeff Lewen 1212 $ 200.00 Games 1-5 1st Jeff Lewen 1212 $ 200.00 Games 6-10 1st Rodo Corona 1279 $ 200.00 Games 6-10 1st Rodo Corona 1279 $ 200.00

Tony Burrell of Pino’s Pizza,(L) and Steve Gurrieri of Tutti Frutti (R) congratulate Andre Rounds for his 300 game worth $700 in game 10 of the 10 gamer at Cal Bowl. March 3, 2011 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • Cell: 562-228-3960 • www.abta1.com Jason Jones 2nd ABTA Victory at Westminster Durham Hits Match Game of $3,500 Match Game estimate of $2,500 • Match Series estimate of $900 next week ABTA Returns to Bowling Square This Weekend 3-6-9 is $1,500 at Bowling Square WESTMINSTER—In our sit out and bowl for the title. finish. In the other match we return to Westminster, we had In second place we saw Jason saw Jason Jones (2nd seed) a decent turnout of 180 entries Jones finish with a +111 to sit bowling Andrew Toro (13th this week. Cut scores were a out the first round and come in seed). In this match, Jason +69 for the men and +57 for during the 2nd round. It took a would get the better of An- the women. The Super Seniors +43 for the men and women to drew with a 224 to 200 finish. Jones is the Champion at Westminster / ABTA (L–R) Mark Gremling Rep/DJ Supreme of West- added to the board (2 men and make the top 16. Jessica and Andrew finished minster Lanes, Joenito Soon 3rd, Faye Josefat ABTA Director, Richard Samson (runner up) Jason 1 woman) were Vic Garcia This week, our top seed in in 4th and 5th getting checks Jones, Champion $1,950, fiancee and a ABTA Member Meaghan Kavanaugh, Brandi Berkowitz, (+67), Howard Smith (+64) semi-finals had the honor of for $110 each. Our semi-final David and Rose Jones, Jasons Brother and wife. and Janine Ditch (+26) for the drawing the match game worth match was set to be bowled women. That would give us 46 $3,500. We already have on 35 and 36. We had our 2nd to 149/189 giving him his 2nd Friendly Hills., March 19. Champion will lose only 4 pins, bowlers making it to the semi- started a back up pot and it is and 15th seeds into the top ABTA title. Jason would take Make plans for the Pins runner up 3 pins, 3rd place 2, finals this week. at $900. Richard drew a 235. 16 bowling each other. In our home $1,000 for the win, and Bonus Special Events. It is and 4-5 places only 0ne pin! For all qualifying squads After a review of all the scores horses this week we would see an additional $850 in Cash and anyone bowling both the It’s history folks as Jason Jones our top qualifier for the Men bowled, Stephen Durham was Jason paying $25 and Joenito Carry, plus an additional $100 Chaparral, and the (to Be an- enters the archives as our latest was Chris Kelly with a +177, the only bowler that Matched paying $126 if they win their for wearing his ABTA shirt. nounced). Mar. 19 Event to champion. Hope to see you at and for the women it was Jes- that score and he happily took match. In this match, both men This would give him a total of be hosted by Friendly Hills Bowling Square! If you have sica Diso with a +119. Each home $3,500. He is well- would start out strong, with Ja- $1,950 for his win. Richard re- Lanes in Whittier will receive any comments or suggestions, will get a paid entry into a fu- deserving! We will estimate son being the first to open in ceived $500 for 2nd place. 2 bonus pins. If You Bowl at use the contact page on our ture regular ABTA event. Each the pot to be $2,500 at Bowl- the 4th frame and that would Champion Jason Jones Friendly hills You will still re- Website to send comments to week our top seed overall ing Square. This week we had give Joenito a lead of 18 pins is from Lakewood and used ceive 0ne bonus Pin. The cri- us. Thank you for being an draws the Match Series, and four new bowlers join us. Let at that time. But Joenito would a Midnite Vibe drilled by teria for Friendly Hills is the ABTA member until then! this week it was worth $582. us welcome these new bowlers open the door by having back Mike Wahl. He is engaged to The top seed drew a 584 and to the club, Richard Beajkovic, to back splits in the 6th and Megan Kavanaugh, also an we had no bowler match that James Iriye, Rhiannon White, 7th frames, while Jason would ABTA member. He would score, so it would be carried and Chris Kataoka. have a turkey during the same like to thank all his cousins over to next week. This would bring us to our period and put Jason in front for being there to support him, ABTA This coming week at Bowl- Match Play finals. In the first by 26 pins. That would be Brandi Berkowitz, Rose and Westminster - Feb 26 ing Square we will estimate round the seven losers were enough as he would finish with his brother ABTA Member, 1 jason Jones 711 $1,000.00 4 greg Kokanour / the Match Series at $890. For Bryan Moore, John Armenia, a 211/254 to 191/231 and send David Jones. He also gives ku- Cash & Carry $850.00 Chris Kelly 1445 $150.00 the 3-6-9 qualifying this week, J. J. Soon, Joshua Navarro, him onto the title match. That dos to Virginia Norton for the ABTA Shirt $100.00 5 Dominador La Guardia / great lessons. Richard Samson 2 richard Samson 746 $500.00 Danny Guevarra 1443 $140.00 we had Som Seng outlast- Julie Nguyen, Kelly Wynn, would give Jason the victory 3 joenito Soon 649 $200.00 6 Chris Kelly / ing the field of qualifiers. He and Ngheim Tran. They would and for those lucky “inves- (2nd Place) is from Camarillo 4 jessica Diso 658 $110.00 Bedell Vasquez (LH) 1439 $130.00 missed on the 4th shot and re- receive checks of $100 each. tors” that had Jason as a horse, and used a Columbia Freeze 5 Andrew Toro 654 $110.00 7 Dominador La Guardia / drilled by Ben Mach. He is 6 greg Reed 710 $105.00 roger Romero 1422 $120.00 ceived a $50 consolation. We In the second round, the losers he paid $25. Joenito finished 7 Faye Josafat 694 $105.00 8 john Feitz / will add another $100 at Bowl- were Greg Reed, David Godi- 3rd, his best to date, and re- married to Marisa with no chil- 8 David Godinez 669 $105.00 Dominador La Guardia 1418 $110.00 ing Square giving us a total of nez, Faye Josafat, and Danny ceived $200. dren. He would like to thank 9 Danny Eguilos 669 $105.00 9 Alvin Francisco / God for his support, his wife, 10 jemerald Soon 707 $100.00 Dominador La Guardia 1416 $100.00 $1,500. Eguilos. Each would get The title game was set and 11 kelly J. Wynn 685 $100.00 10 Chris Kelly / In the optional doubles checks of $105. This would get bowled on lanes 37 and 38 Ben Mach, Fel Garcia, Cezar 12 john Armenia 660 $100.00 minh Dang 1411 $90.00 finishing in 1st was Dom La us down to the final four bowl- this week. Richard being the Marcella, Jeff Taino, and all 13 joshua Navarro 657 $100.00 11 Annaliza Agoncillo / Guardia and Danny Egui- ers. At this point, our horses top seed elected to have Jason his friends for their support. 14 nghiem Tran 655 $100.00 Dominador La Guardia 1408 $80.00 15 julie Nguyen 650 $100.00 12 Chris Kelly / los with a 1492 for $190. In would be paying anywhere begin the match first. Both Special thanks to Cesar for 16 Bryan Moore 643 $100.00 vuong Do 1401 $70.00 second place, was Dom La from a low of $25 (Jason bowlers would start out with driving him to Westminster 17 rina Cordero 642 $77.50 13 leo Silva / Guardia and Jeff Taino with Jones) to a high of $152 (An- opens, and this would not be and the shot of cognac to calm 18 Chris Kelly 641 $75.00 Dominador La Guardia 1396 $60.00 19 Dominador LaGuardia(60%) 637 $43.50 14 jeff Taino / 1466 for $170. We had a total drew Toro) depending on who the only ones. This would be his nerves. 20 tom Mazulla 635 $70.00 Ed Abarca 1395 $50.00 of $1,780 paid out in doubles would win. In this round we a match to see who could get Joenito Soon (3rd Place) 21 Beth Borci 634 $67.50 15 som Seng / with low to cash of 1371. saw Jessica Diso (10th seed) the better count, as each bowl- is from Buena Park and used 22 lonzell Burnett (ss) 632 $65.00 Dominador La Guardia 1395 $50.00 23 william Zarek 630 $65.00 16 jeff Taino / In the semis this week we bowling Joenito Soon (15th er would get only 6 marks. It a Storm Reign of Fire drilled 24 janine Ditch (ss) 629 $62.50 richard Samson 1393 $40.00 saw Richard Samson bowl a seed). In this match, Joenito would prove to be Jason that by Ramon at Carter Lanes. He 25 roger Vasquez 626 $62.50 17 Chris Kelly / big second and third game to got hot, and would get the bet- could get the better counts as is married to Mayla and they 26 giang Huynh 625 $60.00 Ely Cruz 1391 $30.00 have a son Jemerald (who 26 David M. Jones (60%) 625 $36.00 18 Dominador La Guardia / capture the lead with a +146 to ter of Jessica with a 261 to 229 he would finish with a 152/195 28 stephen Durham 623 $59.00 Ariel Ocampo 1383 $20.00 he beat in the first match of 29 Ely Cruz (ss) 621 $59.00 19 vic Garcia / (562) 868-7164 www.abta1.com (562)-228-3960 (Cell) Match Play this week) and 30 Alan Aguilar (lh) (60%) 620 $35.50 Ed Abarca 1371 $20.00 daughter Melissa. He would 31 jack Trongale 614 $58.25 FINANCIAL REPORT 31 David Dittlinger 614 $58.25 Cut Scores: MEN: +72 WOMEN +57 ABTA “Tournament” like to thank his family and 31 shaun Suase 614 $58.25 High Qualifer (Free Entry) especially his lovely wife for 34 jeff Taino 613 $58.00 Men: Chris Kelly +177 their support and prayers, spe- 35 vic Garcia (ss) 611 $57.00 Women: Jessica Diso +119 35 Danny Cordova (60%) 611 $34.25 3 - 6 - 9: Som Seng March 5th Bowling Square cial thank you to God for all S S quare 37 samson Kong 610 $57.00 Match Game: 235 - Stephen Durham His blessings. 38 william Garrett 608 $56.00 Match Series: 584 - No Winner 1020 S. Baldwin Arcadia 626-445-3160 The weekly 900 Global 39 vic Paolucci (ss) (60%) 596 $33.50 Raffle Take 10 Freeway to Santa Anita North 3 miles to Duarte Rd then left/west 1 /2 mile to Baldwin, right 40 Carin Fujitani 589 $55.00 900 Global Ball - Shredder Samson Kong Or take 210 Freeway to Baldwin 2 miles south Ball winner was Samson Kong, 41 glenn Matsumoto 587 $55.00 900 Global Ball John Feitz Join for ONLY $10 at Bowling Square he received the Shredder. 42 mike Bousquet 577 $55.00 F/E Memorial Day jack Trongale * Bring in a New Member who bowls and get $15 rebate* Weekly, each time you bowl, 43 scott Vasquez 563 $55.00 Free Entry Tamara Feitz you get a free ticket for this 44 Ed Abarca 559 $54.00 Free Entry Mike Moore st 45 howard Smith 528 $54.00 ABTA Shirt Miriam Galluzzo $1,000 min $3000 1 w/Bonuses prize given away by our Spon- 46 sarah Magno (60%) DNS $32.50 Prize Fund 180 $4,709.00 sor, 900 Global. This week the Paid Entries 18 @ 54 $972.00 Qualify 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis 7:45PM DOUBLES Optional Sidepots $1,119.00 raffle winners of ABTA shirts 1 Dominador La Guardia / Doubles $1,780.00 Entry Fees $54-$51- $46 Reduced Entry Fees $37-$35 were Miriam Galluzzo and Danny Eguilos 1492 $190.00 3-6-9 $50.00 Match Game est $2,500 Match Series est $900 3-6-9 is $1,500 Steve Brode, regular ABTA 2 Dominador La Guardia / Match Game $3,500.00 Entry was Tamara Feitz, and jeff Taino 1466 $170.00 Cash & Carry $850.00 3 nghiem Tran / Shirt & Trophy $88.00 Mike Moore, 900 Global ball Chris Kelly 1463 $160.00 Total Payout $20,638.00 Brackets--Match Game--Match Series—3-6-9-- Doubles--Side Pots—Horses was John Feitz, and winner of Open to new Members up to 209 Avg. No PBA / WPBA an ABTA Entry for the Memo- Guaranteed Min of 33 Men & 7 Women (min) to cash Plus Super Seniors Men & Women Qualify Separately rial event was Jack Trongale. The rest of the results are in $3,500 Min Prize Fund (Guaranteed) regardless of Entries top 16 Guaranteed $100 Min. 1 in 5 entrants advance to the Semi Finals all Semifinalists to cash with top 16 advancing to the the payoff sheet in this paper. exciting single elim finals format (most events) 3 Women Guaranteed Thanks to “Iron Mike” and staff at Westminster, they are Mar. 12-13 Chaparral Lanes/ San Dimas (2 -day) just great there. And we will Sat/ 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00-5:30 & 7:00 (board frozen for Sunday) 1 in 4 return. Sun/ 1-Big Squad 10:30 AM Semis follow 12:00 Noon This week we will be at Bowling Square, squads at 12 Mar. 19 Friendly Hills Lanes / Whittier pm, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm and **Special Hancicap Bonus** Event (see story) final squad at 6 pm. Remember 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Semis Follow 7:45 PM to be early to avoid the long lines that happen at Bowling Square. See our ad for address April 2 West Covina Lanes/ W. Covina and directions, or check our 12:00-1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00PM Semis Follow 7:45 PM website (www.abta1.com) to

link to address for directions. Durham Wins $3,500 Match Game at Westminster (L–R) April 9-10 Keystone Lanes/ Norwalk (2-days) Deborah Sanders, ABTA Director congratulates Stephen Durham Watch the Bowling news and for hitting the Match Game of 235 at Westminster Lanes. He had Sat/ 12:00-1:30-3:00 & 4:45 Pm 1 in 4 to board our website for special news Sun/ 1-Big Squad 10:15 AM Semis follow 12:00 Noon a bad start in his qualifyng squad but the 235 in game 3 surely about our special handicap at made his day. He is most deserving. Congrats Stephen! Page 6 BOWLING NEWS March 3, 2011

278, 2nd Mary Martinez 234. by Treesa Spencer Laughlin Bowler Bears: Michael Savolskis left the 5-7-10 Sour Apple. Victor Jackson 268/638, Jonathan Gale 632, Joe Lipsey Jr. 627, Dee Turner 516, Angie Rich 513. First Timers: Nemesio Tagalag 583, Charlie Evans 566, CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT Chris Coronado 222, Nerene Tagalag 447. BRAGGING TIME Laughlin Sunset: Joe Lipsey 265-247/739, Ben Harper 22771 Centre Drive, Lake Forest CA 92630 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 259/699, Donnie Johnson 678, Dadin Honny 660, Kim Allen (949) 770-0055 • www.forestlanes.com 200/548, Michelle Allen 211/503. LAKEWOOD — We have some interesting news to share Vegas Crackpots: Gary Nelson 674, Ondra Lucas Jr. LAKE FOREST—If the bowlers in the FRIDAY VEGAS with our bowlers here at Cal Bowl. Steve Clark, subbing in 279/669, Carl Stokes 661, E.J. Myers 569, Jackie Hoard LEAGUE get as lucky in Las Vegas as they are at Forest the Gobs & Gals League was a “wizard” on the lanes a 562, Teka Williams 204/540, Sandra Sanchez 538. Lanes, Vegas may have to close up. Well, a little laugh couple of weeks ago. He picked up the 7-10 split on the left Bacoorian Family & Friends: Dan Monzon 289/689, Benji never hurt anyone. lane and the next time up, he performed the miracle again. Calinawan 279/674, Jr. DeGuzman 648, Rick Llaneta 648, Imagine, two 7-10 splits picked up in a row! Faye Josafat 236/635, Valerie Colian 605. Ray Rubio laughed all night this week when he shot a If the bowlers do something special to share, let us know Bowl For Health: Dominic Antonio 643, Willie Burkhalter 277 game and a whopping 759 Series. Then Robert Villa about it so we can put in print. 621, Andre Gibson 616, Charles Gleason 594, Angel Ward did a lot of snickering himself, when he shot a 259 game Young At Heart: Walter Milsap 639, Tua Sula 220/558, Ron 611, Joan Griebe 509. and a terrific 721 series. Then along came Rick Lange McClain Sr. 239, Andrew Morton 630, Fale Sula 238. Pick A Bowl: Mike VonMuegge 694, Mike Longbenn 649, close to the 700 mark with 692 and Jim Barnes, 258/ 658 Funsters: Glenn Merchant 714, Danne VanHorn 229/604, Nolan Smith II 649, Nolan Smith Jr. 574. series. Other bowlers “feeling lucky” were Edward Dante Betty Klemin 223/540, Jim Plante 268/708, Boylee Inocente V.A.: It’s the end of the league. Congrats to “Two Pair”, the with a respectable 648, and Jim Smith rolled the dice for 258/685, Don Keith 266/657. league champs, consisting of Gerald Shephard, Dayna a 246 game. Two of the ladies who showed off a bit, were Senior Men’s Trio: Who said seniors are “over the hill”?? Doval, Valerie Morse, Joe Morse. Renay Allen 221/539, Joe Anita Kleiman with 535 and Sheri Glass shot 503. Weekly If you don’t shoot 300 you can’t win a side pot. Ed Cabs Morse 246/662, Bobby Shaw 656, John Doval 581. high games in the LOS AMIGOS were 226 shot by Per 299/”814”, Pat Kinard “300”/773, Rey Santos 750, Sher- Long Beach City Employees: Great series by Steve An- Montensen, 225 by Larry Johnson and for the gals it was man Joseph 744, Rick Hunter 288, Charles Woods 279, derson this week, 278-246-239/763. Miguel Lopez 269/738, Helen Whelan with a 206. High weekly series was Tom J.R. DeGuzman 279. Shawdee Wilson 703, Anglia Lusk 220/555, Darlene Waken Imler for the guys with 609 and for the gals it was Carol Long Beach School District Employees: Al Fagafa 223- 517, Maota Bahr 502, Jaclyn Padgett 500. Cooley with 500. Congratulations to Dan Moreno for a big 221/625, Maota Bahr 182-178-174/534, Fred Faniel 563. Big Bear: Jim Morales (RH) 727, Emmerson Wafer 708, 268 game for a 716 series in the SVUSD 2011 LEAGUE, Marcu$ Lemon$ Vega$ Outlaw$: Emmerson Wafer 238- Todd Cary 679, David Patterson 673, Dawn Langer 640, Howard Stephens 269 game and a 643 series followed by 238/701, Phylissia Smith 233-227/608, Paul Staff 277/696, Teya Burks 639, Angie Nardo 597, Sherly Culp 559. Stephen Robitailie with a nice 625 series. Anthony Maxwell 253/697, William Hill 268, Crystal Barker JUNIORS 247/571. Adult/Youth: Louis Whitlock II 257/708, Ruthie Jones 499, Our DUTCH WELLS SENIOR SCRATCH LEAGUE, Wednesday Mixed Five: Gerald Williams Jr. 257-254/686, Chris Bartlett 233/563, Ashley Zastrow 435, Matt Mesa 614, Saw Don Capobianco scoring a nice 623 series, followed David Patterson 684, Shirley Owens 572, Beth Watts 210, Ed Newby 575, Eric Brown Jr. 525. by Chuck Conrad’s 604. The only lady over 500 this week Steve Lizotte 248. Bobcats: Tyler Newton 398, Spencer Pozgay 372, Bryan was Eloise Boortz with 507. In the SUNDAY PRACTICE C.A.U.L.: Shaun Wggoner 244-238-234/716, Bianca Stoelt- Wong 361, Aaron Wong 330, Emily Jenkins 339, Kathy teen ager, Tylar Patchen shot a nice 224 game and Matt ing 181/479, Jamie Estrada 236/677. Lopez 184. Martinez shot the league high series with a 246 game and Cal Stars: Darlene Hom 212/557, Adela Santos 519. Side Classifieds: Alec Aldapa 214-212/628, Danny Martinez 615 series. Pots: Game 1: Hedy Schoner 210, game 2: Darlene Hom 211/601, Myles Rascon-Lahr 212/581, Henry Parades 564, 212, game 3: Patsy 216. Kaitlynn Soto 167-156/468, Ashley Zastrow 433. THE BUSINESS NETWORK LEAGUE ENDED THIS Kings and Queens: Eric Snow 741, Denisha Williams Mini-Bees: Franasco Gonzales 72-65/137, Miles Merchant WEEK AND WILL START AGAIN NEXT TUESDAY. 257/698, Mark Hebert 706, Mark Fowler 278, Gerald Wil- 85-48/133, Maggie Jenkins 77-72/149, Destiny Fraysure liams Jr. 268, Allisen Sutton 279/653, June Collier 24/629, 78-82/140. Congratulations to MV TRANSPORTATION for taking Jennifer Van Winkle 646. Long Beach City Employees League first place, team members are Chris Tiboni, Carol Mieszer- Mega Vegas: John Rey 243/624, Kelly Wynn 279/622, Marie Anderson strikes the gavel many times on President’s ski, Fred Fouts and Sam Cummings. Fred Fouts is the new- Collier 511, John Marino 230/615, Pre Collier 245. Day with a second high league series of 763! Approved by est member of the team and was quite an asset when he Ramona Ladies: Julie Grabinski 531, Sharon Barnett 193, Matt Mosley. On Monday 2/21/11, 63 yr. old Steve Ander- shot a 279 game and a 736 scratch series. Second Place, Annie Palmer 185. Side Pots—1st game: Shirley Ammon son, who bowls once a week and carries a 201 average, YOUR NETWORKING GROUP, ended up only one game 232, 2nd game: Marci Hansen 231, 3rd game: Rosie Harks started out with an “oh so close” 278 game with 10 strikes, out of first, and BEST COM COMUNICATIONS was only 239. then the 2nd game he missed a ten pin in the 1st frame, one game behind them. Two members “shot season highs” Cal Bowleros: Charlene Peterson 246-243/679, Carole his only open for the night, then strung 7 strikes, then had with Gary Armstrong’s 280 game and 758 series along with Fischer 224/613, Nene Camanag 232. Side Pots—1st game two spares and ended up with a 246. He finished the 3rd Chuck Le Vasseur’s 251 and 704. (tie): Lee Theiss and Jerrydean Whitehurst 233, 2nd game: game with a spare, strike, spare, strike, spare, spare and Charlene Peterson 243, 3rd game: Carole Fischer 236. then six strikes in a row for a 239 game and 763 series, For the ladies Erin Aaberg scored ladies high scratch Sierra Bugs:JoAnn MacKnight 486, Peggy Zidek which was his 2nd highest sanctioned series in his bowl- series by shooting 592 and Kathryn Martin held second 212/482. ing life. Needless to say, his team Reno’s Five, won all 4 high scratch game of 189 with team mate Lauran McClure Captain & Crew: Sandy Cotcher 511, Sue Shultz 193. games that night. shooting 188. Other great sponsors are SERVPRO, LIT- Grandma’s & Granpa’s: B.J. 709, Ray Culp 676, Stan He was rolling an Ebonite Total NV, a 4 yr. old ball, that TLE EXPRESSIONS AND CLAMPITTS CARPENTARY Murren 675, Boylee Inocente 643, Billy Williams 617, Fale Frank Bellinder had drilled for him out of his former Pro This is a great league if you are in business; want more Sula 605, Dorothy Ruggiero 543, Pat Erwin 536, Lee Theiss Shop inside Saddleback Lanes, Mission Viejo. He wishes advertising and a net work that works for you. 526, Donna May 508. his new son-in-law, Drew Parkin and his daughter, Missy, Recycled Teens: Boylee Inocente 718, Clark VandenBerg well in taking over his pro shop business there. HOME OF THE BACH THUMB 690, Edwin Brown 630, James Kinard 590, Ken Sieple He owes his interest in bowling to his dad, Norm, also Sr. 575, Ben Jones Sr. 575, Jorge Fernandez 571, Chuck known as the “Silver Fox”, who first taught him to bowl, who Aston 570, Pat Erwin 559, Adela Santos 552, Divina Buhay is now 91 yrs. old and still bowls with him in league. He has 544, Norma Myers 538, Dorothy Ruggiero 518, Pat Nichols fun bowling with other family members in the league such 505. as his brother, Gary & his wife Kathy, his niece Jaclyn, his C-17 Sunset: Lee Vest 287/745, Paulette Delgado 202/547, 2nd cousin Tim and his nephew Rick. His other nephew, • EXPERT PLUGGING AND DRILLING Tina Cheung 533, Rand Carter 642, Jeff Link 641. Rob, had to drop out of bowling since his wife had twin • BALLS, BAGS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES Corona Ladies: Betty Green 521, Cheryl Pesci 242/518, baby boys on 2/3/11. His oldest son Brian wasn’t able to Mary Martinez 513, Lorie Rienstra 508, Annette Hamill bowl this year due to buying and fixing up a home in Long 504. Beach. Steve would like to dedicate his good scoring to his Side Pots—1st game, hdcp.: 1st Caroline Stewart 227, 2nd fellow bowling enthusiast, Mike Toledo, who lost his job last (818) 224-3590 Lorie Reinstra 226; 2nd game, scr.: 1st Betty Greem 190, year due to budget cuts and also to Rick Medina, who lost 23130 VENTURA BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 2nd Dianne Gardner 173; 3rd game, hdcp.: 1st Cheryl Pesci his wife to cancer last year.

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Sysco Back on Top Downey—Sysco started in a familiar way, sweeping fellow round winner Zavala’s Taque- rias. Vernon Adams 248-225/646, Charlie Kinstler 266-201/646 and Harry Wong 205-225/621 led the way for Sysco as Zavala’s missed their regular man, and could not bowl without him. Katie Jakes made a huge comeback against Bowlers Depot but fell a stick short of making it a 4-1 night, tying totals. Jon Brandon 202-226-247/675, Kevin Yamauchi 222-230-211/663 and Linnette Ling 212/602 led Katie Jakes while Raul Rosales 278-234/697, Steve Gurrieri 224-249- 209/682 and Jeff Carr 237-226/662 tried to win for the Depot. Storm Products took four from Brylaw Accounting using Paul Varela 226-264/654, Leonard Ruiz 23-220-227/650 and Chris Porter 225-223/601. Charles Zelaya 225-220/633 led Brylaw to The BRY-LAW SuperSweeper Sidepot a second game victory. $10 weekly entry fee per bowler, with half of the money being paid out each week, and Clyde’s Video Games swept Bowlium thanks to Greg Jackson 269-259-213/741, Dave Bar- the other half going towards the huge payouts on sweeper night at the end of the sea- tlett 266-201/656 and Ramiro Garcia 204-213-221/638. Mark Fisser 228-215-205/648 and Arnold son. Cheesman 201-227/627 led Bowlium, but not to any wins. Larry Stephens, the sponsor of the BRY-LAW Super Sweeper Sidepot, will once again be adding $1,000 to the total collected. Threadworks took four from Linder Insurance because of some great bowling by Eric Snow Win 2 Super Pots all season & be even… the rest is profit, and that is before you even get 277-248-204/729, Ryan Okamoto 244-267/679, Jon Reyes 212-218/605 and Gary Wright 231/600. to sweeps. 100% of all money collected will be paid out for the season. Keith Klagge 226-243/664 and Shane Soper 244/623 helped win the third game and avoid the broom. 4th ROUND STANDINGS

Junior Amateur Tour is thankful to have had Jared Lawrence 234-223-247/704 and Larry 1. Sysco ** 5 Campbell 235-212-214/661 lead the way to four wins, one pin away from a sweep, over Herzog TOP 10 LAST WEEK 2. Clydes Video Games 5(On The USBC Open Championship Shot) Insurance’s Danielle Schilling, who led her team yet again, 220-231/650. 3. Storm Products 4 Pro Approach got four from ABTA after a great set by Sherman Joseph, 235-258-208/701. Ar- 4. Junior Amateur Tour 4 741 Greg Jackson mando Zavala 204-202-222/628 was the only one over six for ABTA. 5. Threadworks 4 729 Eric Snow Tifco won four from Key Container. Super sub Jeff Seesholtz 219-236-234/688 and Devron 6. Tifco 4 704 Jared Lawrence Lindsey 247-209/645 led Tifco as Key Container had another tough night. 7. Pro Approach 4 Take care and see you all soon. 8. Katie Jakes Bar & Grill *** 3 701 Sherman Joseph 9. Bowlers Depot 2 697 Raul Rosales 10. Brylaw Accounting 1689 Jeff Seesholtz 11. Linder Insurance 1 682 Steve Gurrieri 12. Herzog Insurance 1 13. Key Container 1 679 Ryan Okamoto 14. A.B.T.A. 1 675 Jon Brandon 15. Zavala’s Taquerias * 0 664 Keith Klagge Downey, CA • 562-927-3351 16. Bowlium 0

SFVCC Nikkei: Art Wake 288/769, Noriko Fukunaga 224/594, Katsuko Fujita 230/591, Stephen Sasaki 259/715, Matsumoto Masters 673 Canoga Shoji Takeshima 245/652, Kirk Sasaki 630, Stan Date 620, Tami Shiotani 224/566, Russ Yamaguchi 237, Mamo In Saturday Linbrook Juniors by Stacy Rider Park Bowl BOWL Tashima 231, 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 Vegas 4 Fun: Jun Tumacay 268/733, Pam Fountain 446, In the Thursday Linbrook Juniors, Andrew Stewart 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS Hazel Lewis 174, Robert Spengeman 728, Forrest Fountain shredded the pins for 215-248/649. Bailey Oliver blasted www.canogaparkbowl.com 132-109. E-mail:[email protected] 236/660, Ed Kiresich 252/658, Ivan Lewis 233/633. SENIORS In the Junior Adult Doubles, Janine Ditch downed 238- WINNETKA — The question every week here at Canoga 39’Ers: Bob Jones 269/726, Carolyn Scherzberg 203/562, 228/660, Andrew Stewart slammed 224-211/630 and Mike Park Bowl is, “Who will be the next bowler to bowl that “per- Mary Lauer 209/553, Richard Greenzweight 236/701, Dave Robbins rolled 232-221/625. Josh Cruz crushed 220, Joe fect game” or “800” series?” This week it’s Kevin Gross Folck 243/642, Ron Doll 626, Jerry Ambrosini 619, Carole Cruz clobbered 208 and Joe Bacani scored 204. with his “300” in the Comedians league. Other high scores Peire 531, Doris Simmons 517, Lucy Tralla 515, William In the Bumper Busters, Brayden Singleton sliced 67-99- were reported so let’s see who they are. Tidemanson 248, Jose Blanco 247. 136, Khamron Gardner grinded 121-87, Esais Peru dupli- Viva Las Vegas: Tad Schweitzer 267/728, Kathy Litzenberg Funtimers: Bob Jones 268/758, Carolyn Scherzberg cated 114-114, Breanna Ramos rolled 104-102, Brittany 504, Todd Becker 278/667, Beverly Covington 185, Robert 200/575, Karen McDonald 216/569, Rick Dobris 255/668, Fisheli found 78-97, Izel Cruz hit 82-93, Aiden Ramos rallied Galbraith 259/721, Daniel Clebanoff 693, Mikhael Malta Richard Greenzweight 259/668, Ron Doll 248/659, Curtis to 74-93 and Shai Gardner socked 72-79. 267/678, Steve Clebanoff 267. Litzenberger 612, Freida Leibson 522, Len Haydock 268. In the Saturday Linbrook Juniors, we had some fantastic River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 751, Sharon Weger 49’Ers: Rick Dobris 278/696, Carolyn Scherzberg 206/584, scores to report. Let’s start with the gals. Valerie Matsumoto 215/615, Bob Adams 287/699, Lucy Tralla 223/583, Dan Richard Greenzweight 248/633, Bob Jones 209/597, Dave started out slow with 162 but came back awesome with 255- Dixon 704, Dale Rubin 696, Tad Schweitzer 691, Marsha Folck 256/568, Keith Hazard 551, Marian McWilliams 537, 256 for a super 673 series. Jessica Quental started out with 2 Graham-Martinez 204/545, Kim Rieth 520, Carol Casuga Arlene Bonino 503, Helen Layfield 502, Bev Zietz 501, Wil- clean games for fantastic scores of 228-216 for an incredible 518, Russ Gothrick 267, David Colburn 265, Larry George liam Tidemanson 206. 613 series. The guys had some great scores of their own to 263, Danny Martinez 258. JUNIORS report. Josh Cruz crushed 211-227-183/621, Chris Gushue Monday Nite Madness: Jerome Hampton 246/649, Diana Bumper Thumpers: Deanna Frias 94/164. capped 217, Chris Conway clipped 208, Nicholas Gallant Rollins 201/523, Rick Godin 279/646, Travis Coffman 225. Junior Royals: Justin Pluchino 206/596, Julia Frias nailed 204-202 and Andrew Stewart scored 200-201. Other Ladies Travel League: Nancy Kato 257/649, Robyn Willis 180/483, Andy Cruz 176/471, Tyler Smith 204/445, Bertha terrific scores were turned in by Joshua Villegas 184, Nicole 219/598, Helen Layfield 585, Connie Wannomae 564, Cindy Rose 176/453. Tan 192, Michelle Matsumoto 198, Ventresca Randall 136, Dominguez 210/537, Marian McWilliams 217/520, Rosie Have a great week of bowling! Jordan Eichenlaub 119, Andrew Hull 149, Natalie Vara130, Duran 209, Eloise Valencia 206. Domynyc Gardner 160-162, Chris M. Rinner 134, Rebecca Have A Ball (4-games): Chris Plueger 267/943, Katherine U.S. Open continued from page 1 Peyatt 151 and Jeff Hunt 188. Hannah 211/741, James Hannah 279/856, Ricardo Rosete our Player of the Year,” Duke said. “But he’ll never forget that one.” 257/894. Over the past five years, PBA Tour players have a 95.9% success rate Date & Location Comedians: Kevin Gross “300”/708, Dane Kline 265/749, in converting the 10 pin on 710 attempts on national television. March 6, 2011 Erica Pollack 256/595, Arnie Kazdoy 278/736, Michael The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour’s next event is the Mark Roth Fonvergne 269/703, Mike Pavlowsky 702, Sharon Weger Plastic Ball Championship which begins Wednesday at AMF Thruway AMF Valley View Lanes 205/586, Mary Becker 212/571, Lori Fish 557, Jan Sandman Lanes in Cheektowaga, N.Y. The four-player stepladder finals will air 12141 Valley View 520, Lou Cherpin 297, Susie Rothenberg 209. live on ESPN Sunday, March 6, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Brian Ziesig of Levit- Garden Grove, CA. 92845 town, N.Y., is the defending champion. Live coverage of qualifying and Copper Bucket: Sean Tucker 232/607, Judy Yeager Of America 189/492, Gary Reed 234/590, Steve Borosich 233, Casey match play will be webcast on Xtra Frame, pba.com’s exclusive video 1-714-898-2507 Ford 223, Bob Tonyan 223. streaming service. For subscription information, visit pba.com. 30 LANES Available 500 Classic: Georgia Garey 237/662, Connie Wannomae 68TH LUMBER LIQUIDATORS U.S. OPEN 227/612, Cindy Dominguez 553, Farol Brifman 546, Barbara Brunswick Zone-Carolier, North Brunswick, N.J., Sunday Check-In 08:00am to 9:00 am Vaccare 202/545, Patti McVicker 214, Gean Hubbard 205. FINAL STANDINGS: 1, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., one game, 225 pins, 3 DIVISIONS The Classics: Jaime Perez 246/690, Tina Enriquez 227/598, $80,000. Doug Moreno 278/679, Michael Witt 222/610, Jim Howell Double Points 2, Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich., three games, 693 pins, $40,000. 268/601, Leah Hoffman 208/587, Pam Findl 223/567, Bo Hdcp Advance, Open. 3, Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C., one game, 158 pins, $20,000. ” Fogel 225/550, Sharon Enriquez 532, Jaime Perez 246, 4, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., two games, 415 pins.$13,000. “Optional Gold Qualifier Rean Luttrell 220. 5, Bill O’Neill, Southampton, Pa., two games, 387 pins, $11,000. Pick A Ball Doubles (4-games): Vu Lam 247/891, Veronica 6, Dan MacLelland, Saginaw, Mich., one game, 150 pins, $10,000. To Pre-Enter Call Boone 229/818, Anthony Paris 257, Luis Boone 806, Rey PLAYOFF RESULTS: JST @ 951-684-7941 or Trujillo 238, Pat Manalo 222. Match One (Saturday night): O’Neill def. MacLelland, 204-150. Short ‘N Sweet: Bob Scherzberg 247/691, Lucia Williams Match Two (Saturday night): Shafer def. O’Neill, 193-183. E-mail [email protected] 165/477, Travis Williams 236/659, Kevin Gross 239/652, Match Three: Koivuneimi def. Shafer, 236-222. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS all Div Gary Gladstone 629, Victor Weaver 618, Chris Anguiano Semifinal Match: Koivuniemi def. Jones, 241-158. Check out the Web site www.jstbowl.com 228. Championship: Duke def. Koivuniemi, 225-216. Page 8 BOWLING NEWS March 3, 2011

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LAS VEGAS TRAVEL LEAGUE PRIZE FUND PAY OUT * CITRUS BELT * By Alice Meglemre POWAY FUN BOWL COMBO RESULTS 12941 POWAY RD. POWAY CA. 858-748-9110 86 @ $20.00 $1,720.00 DOWNEY — High scor- 25 ENTRIES @ $18.00 $ 450.00 ing Del Rio Lanes produced Mega Pot $ 700.00 SIDE POTS $ 990.00 another season high game, for CHAMPION SHIRT $ 100.00 156 and over average bowl- TOTAL PRIZE FUND $3,960.00 FINALISTS: ers, Monday when Dee Phipps Place Name City Score Winnings fired 244 in a 606 series. Mar- 1st Riz Lejard San Diego 775 $1,200.00 go McClain broke the previ- 2tie John Zanie Ramona 769 $ 225.00 2tie Mike Crom Santee 769 $ 225.00 ous 234 high game the week 4tie Oscar Araiza Lemon Grove 751 $ 125.00 SWEEPER RESULTS 5th John Gross Poway 744 $ 100.00 before with Myrt Owns but 6th Nick Inganna San digo 731 $ 95.00 66 Entries @ $8.00 $ 528.00 now she tied again with Dee. 7th Otto Hoffnan Poway 725 $ 90.00 Added By ABT $ 3.00 8th Becky A Hill Lakeside 721 $ 85.00 Total Prize Fund $ 531.00 With Position Round, and the 9th Ryan C Reyes Chula Vista 714 $ 80.00 1st John Zanie 530 $ 125.00 final week before sweeps, all 10th N. Johnston R.S.Mar 712 $ 75.00 2nd Riz Lejarde 527 $ 80.00 11th Ryan C Reyes Chula Vista 711 $ 75.00 3rd Becky A Hill 520 $ 60.00 individual games, series and 12th Jesus Garcia San Diego 709 $ 70.00 4th Mike Crom 516 $ 50.00 team high game and series, are 13th Mel Rodriguez San Diego 708 $ 70.00 5th Victor rodriguez 508 $ 45.00 14th Jonny Long San Diego 705 $ 65.00 6th Mike Deliberto 507 $ 40.00 still up for grabs. 15th Jon Singson San Diego 703 $ 65.00 7tie Ryan C Reyes 504 $ 35.00 Fountain Bowl # 2 has 52 16th Thuong Le San Diego 702 $ 60.00 8th Mickey Oconnor 495 $ 25.00 th wins going into Position week 16tie Vic Rodriguez San Diego 702 $ 60.00 9 Mel Rodriguez 494 $ 25.00 18th Jim McGough Chula Vista 692 $ 55.00 10th Randy Diato 492 $ 20.00 and runner-up team and Cal 19th James Smith San Diego 689 $ 50.00 11th Jon Singson 491 $ 20.00 Bowl #1 at 49 wins, must win **************************************************** SIDE POT WINNERS OUT NEXT TOURNAMENT IS all three to force a tie an im- Chris & Brittany Hillman – brother-sister duo bowl 300 – same game. **************************************************************** th 12:00 GM.1=$65 R.L. Allen 241, GM. 2=$65 Becky Hill 308, SATURDAY MARCH 5 VISTA LANES mediate roll-off. Unless Betty GM.3=$65 Harold Hill Sr 252. 435 WEST VISTA WAY, VISTA. 760-941-1032 Squad Times: Sunday Only: 12:00AM, 1:30PM & 3:00PM finds an error in doing the 1:30PM GM.1=$90 Randy Diato 285, 2ND =$50 John Gross$ 277, rd sheets this week, the following 3 =$20. Vincent Marino 267. REMEMBER YOU CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T BOWL!! GM.2=$90 Ryan Reyes 285, 2ND=$50 Jon Singson 251, will be paired: Bowling News rd 3 =$20 Mike Deliberto 247. ALL ABT TOURNAMENTS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: and Keystone #2; Keystone Just Rush In and Bowl

GM.3=$90 Steven Zimmerman 263, 2nd=$50 John Gross 257 #1 and Cerritos; Cal #2 and 3rd=$20 Oscar Araiza 253 Fountain Bowl #2; Linbrook 3:00PM GM.1=$65 John Zanie 270, 2nd=$ 40 Mike Crom 263, and Del Rio; Valley View #11 GM.2= $65 Mike Deliberto 278, 2nd=$40 Riz Lejarde 267, and Set a State Record GM.3=$65 Mel Roderiguez 276, 2rd=$40 V.Roderigues 263 and Valley View #1.

Dee Phipps topped the weekly honor roll with 244- P R I Z E F U N D P A Y - O U T 606, followed by Hedy Schon- at Cloverleaf Bowl er 217-593, Bernice Bennett 223-587, Kathy Parrish 206- by Mary Lynly, California Bowling Writers 556, Terry Jackson 543, Vi Wilson 533 and Vi included FREEMONT—Brittany Hillman didn’t plan to bowl this the necessary strike (after a night – she plays softball for top ranked Ohlone College and had PRIZE FUND PAY OUT * CITRUS BELT * dozen names were called) to just finished practice. BUT – the urge to bowl took over and win the $100 and over strike the 19-year old rushed to the bowl in her uniform including black Foothill Hill Lanes COMBO RESULTS pot. smears under her eyes. Her 22-year old brother Chris bowls 17238 Foothill, Fontana. Ca. 909-822-9900 Also, Roberta McNaught on the same team as well as their brother Brandon and cousin 78 @ $20.00 $1,560.00 33 ENTRIES @ $18.00 $ 594.00 had 524, Aresia McGee 224- Mandy. SIDE POTS $ 865.00 523, Tracy Koolmees 523, It was the last game and both Chris and Brittany began to CHAMPION SHIRT $ 100.00 Marilyn Robinson 521, Nan- TOTAL PRIZE FUND $3,119.00 strike at will. After five strikes Brittany said, “I really began to FINALISTS: cy Soto 516, Cil Moons 514, get nervous and I wanted to avoid eye contact with anyone so I Place Name City Score Winnings st Jerry Whitehurst 512, Barbara 1 Sheldon Simpson Fontana 815 $ 400.00 started to sing – the song – “Go Girl.” 2tie Veroncia Boone Mission Hills 781 $ 225.00 Robarge 507, Linda Kinney Strikes continued for both and Chris said, “It was just one 2tie Kendall Nc Iver Chino 772 $ 175.00 505 and Karen Mauricio 503. of those nights when everything was going great, I was loose 4tie Thersea Fiore Victorville 769 $ 150.00 SWEEPER RESULTS 5th Michael Dang Garden Grove 765 $ 125.00 NEXT WEEK: Monday and the pins continued to fall.” He was not unaware of the fact 6th Lisa Mc Givern Perris 759 $ 100.00 47 Entries @ $8.00 $ 376.00 10 a.m. March 7 at Fountain that he was pacing Brittany strike for strike and he said he was 7TH Pengsean Chea Fontana 747 $ 95.00 Added By ABT $ 4.00 8th Jovin Bolanos Placenta 737 $ 90.00 Bowl. thinking more about her than himself. Brittany said she just kept Total Prize Fund $ 380.00 9th Lordan Ferguson Cucamonga 736 $ 85.00 1st Michael Dang 560 $ 100.00 moving around and tried to keep her head in the game. She also 10th Renan Cruz Cucamonga 726 $ 80.00 2nd Veroncia Boone 537 $ 70.00 11th Luis Boone Mission Hills 718 $ 75.00 kept singing “Go Girl.” 3rd Kathy Doolen 528 $ 50.00 12th Larry Daniel Corona 717 $ 75.00 4th Kendall Mc Iver 525 $ 45.00 Brittany etched her name in the record books first and the 13th Kathy Doolen Rialto 709 $ 70.00 5th Lisa McGivern 513 $ 40.00 13tie Dale Jones Banning 709 $ 70.00 league went ballistic congratulating her on her first ever 300. 6th Dom Laguardia 510 $ 30.00 15th Otha Johnson Pomo na 707 $ 65.00 7tie Lordan Ferguson 500 $ 25.00 Chris was thrilled for her and now, he needed to strike out to 16th Rey Trujillo Panoram a 704 $ 60.00 8th Larry Daniel 497 $ 20.00 16tie Dom Lag uardia Long Be ach 704 $ 60.00 match the fete. He said, “I thought wow, I had better strike out

17tie Dom Quit angon La Puen te 702 $ 55.00 OUT NEXT TOURNAMENT IS or I’ll never hear the end of it!” This would be his 17th perfect 17tie Mario Leal La Puente 702 $ 55.00 th **************************************************** SUNDAY MARCH 6 UPLAND BOWL game. The first ball didn’t come off of his hand too well but he SIDE POT WINNERS 451 W FOOTHILL, UPLAND. 909-946-7006 struck and two more followed. The league erupted again con- **************************************************************** Squad Times: Sunday. 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 2:00PM 11:AM GM.1=$60 Noli Valdeleon 262, 2ND=$30 Dom Quitangon 257 gratulating the two. Brother Brandon and cousin Mandy were GM.2=$60 Reb Smith 253, 2ND=$30 Ferdie Alona 242 REMEMBER YOU CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T BOWL!! no slouches either, rolling 268 and 233 respectively giving the

nd ALL ABT TOURNAMENTS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: team an 1101 game. GM.3=$60 Anthony Paris 291, 2 =$30 Dan Stauf 284 The thing they were not aware of was Chris and Brittany Hill-

2PM GM.1=$55 Lordan Ferguson 254, 2=$20 Thersea Fiore 252, man having tied a National Record of a brother and sister shoot- ing 300 on the same team in the same game. Darren and Nicole GM.2=$55 Dom Laguardia 287, 2ND=$20 Thersea Fiore 271 Downey, Springfield, Ill., were the first ones to accomplish the ND GM.3=$55 Pengsean Chea 255, 2 =$20 Ed Abara 252. fete on March 18, 2005. The high game nationally for a two women – two men foursome is 1110 and Chris and Brittany’s team is second with 1101. Both of these accomplishments are records for the state of California. VICTORP R I ZJORDAN E F U N D P A WINSY - O U T ABT

One Day Bowling Tournament at Keystone lanes CHAMPIONSHIP AT CAL BOWL 11459 imperial Hwy, norwalk Ca. st LAKEWOOD—Victor Jordan won the Amateur Bowlers Tour (ABT) championship at Cal SUnDaY May 1 2011 Bowl on Sunday, February 27, 2011 during our 3-game Beat-the-Board tournament. Victor bowled HDCp is 90% for all 3 events ______in the 11AM squad and shot games of 266, 229 and 271 with handicap for a series total of 766 and TEaM EVEnT: 10:00 a.M. the $275 1st place prize. Fred Ringor came in second shooting a 753 with handicap. Low to cash was +81. (Check-in 9:30) Our newest championship, Victor Jordan, is married to Joan and they live in Huntington Beach. (4 members per team any combination nO Cap) Victor was using Storm equipment drilled by Ben Mach for the win this weekend. Victor sports $25.00 per person pre-pay or $30 on site a high game of 290 and a high series of 670. Victor wanted to thank Joan for her love and sup- ______port. Victor also wanted to thank Ben Mach for taking care of his equipment. Victor also wanted DOUBlES: 12:30 p.M. to thank Cal Bowl for hosting the tournament and the ABT directors for running an outstanding tournament. (2 Divisions Men and Mix) The winner of the Senior Sweeper was Fred Ringor. The winner of the 2-Game Sweeper was $ 25.00 per person pre-pay or 30.00 on site Daryl Brandt. ______The ABT Directors and membership would like to thank the management and staff at Cal Bowl SinGlES: 2:30 p.M. One division for hosting our tournament. Our next scheduled event is Sunday, March 6 at Linbrook Bowl. The $ 25.00 ea pre-pay or $ 30.00 on site address is 201 S. Brookhurst Street in the city of Anaheim. Squads are at 10AM, 11:30 & 1PM. ______Their phone number is 714 774-2253. First place will be $1000 with 60 tournament entries and OpEn TO all USBC BOWlERS progressive entries. The entry fee for this event is $45. Gold members and all re-entries are $40. USBC CERTiFiED The deadline is fast approaching for sending in your National entries. The tournament is being held at Sam’s Town in Las Vegas March 29-April 2. The deadline is March 15. Applications are Entries will be closed on april 29th available at all tournaments. First place in the Classic Division is $41,000 and $25,000 in the Mas- For inf. Call Armando zavala at 562-562-760-9481 ters. To be eligible for the full pot, you must have bowled in ten squads in your local branch since Email:[email protected] mail entry @ P.O. Box # 2344 Downey Ca, 90242 mid October 2010. For more information, or any questions, please contact us at 714.600.8059. To download entry form go to: mexamebowlers.com We hope to see you at on Sunday at Linbrook! 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The nation’s leading bowling newspaper, ORANGE COUNTY PINZ BOWLING CENTER (32) published Thursdays 52 weeks per year. Association Manager - Cheryl Huntington 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 EDITORIAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS 13896 Harbor Blvd., #5A Garden Grove, CA 92843 (714) 554-0111 11459 E. Imperial Hwy. (818) 769-7600 P.O. Box 4160 [email protected] Norwalk, CA 90650 Downey, CA 90240 website: www.pinzbowlingcenter.com OFFICE NUMBER: 562-807-3600 24-HOUR FAX NUMBER: 562-807-2288 NORTH L.A. COUNTY SANTA CLARITA LANES (32) e-mail: [email protected] Association Manager - Tom Leigh 21615 W. Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91350 website: www.californiabowlingnews.com 15600 Devonshire St., Suite 212, Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 810-6263 (661) 254-0540 Fax (661) 254-7562 CHARLES KINSTLER...... Publisher email: [email protected] website: nlacbowling.com www.santaclaritalanes.com CAROL MANCINI...... Editor/Publisher DEAN LOPEZ...... Assistant Editor/Typesetter SOUTH L.A. COUNTY VALENCIA LANES (24) LILLIAN OAK �������������������������Advertising Manager Association Manager - Judy Nielsen 23700 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321 HERBERT JONES...... Transportation/Distribution 17057 Bellflower Blvd. Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 (562)925-0417 (661) 222-9080 DOUG HOSKINS...... Computer Consultant [email protected] March 3, 2011 BOWLING NEWS Page 11 Women’s Bowling Exhibit A Visit With PBA Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship Focuses on Player Skill Rather Than Bowling Ball Technology PBA Tour Players will be put to Scheduled to Open June 2011 Old Friends the test March 2-6 at AMF Thruway Lanes in Cheektowaga ARLINGTON—Plans are underway for 50 years of Wom- en’s Pro Bowling Exhibit scheduled to open in June 2011 during CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (Feb. 28, 2011) – With all the options that today’s high-tech bowling Bowl Expo. balls offer professional bowlers, choosing the right equipment to complement the player’s ability This exhibit is long overdue. Women professional bowlers Is Always Fun is often the key to success. have played a major role in promoting the game and richly de- by Carol Mancini But when the Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour returns to Cheek- serve an exhibit that features their accomplishments. towaga, N.Y., for the third annual Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship at AMF Thruway Lanes The 50 years of Women’s Pro Bowling Exhibit will display NORWALK — Last Sunday I March 2-6, any advantage that can be gained by choosing the right equipment will be thrown out trekked to Oak Tree Lanes to root the window because all of the competitors will be required to use the same type of bowling ball. rare photographs and artifacts from the greatest bowlers of all for a few former teammates. (We time, including moments that made a difference and the impact bowled at least 10 local, state and The Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship, which requires players to use identical “throwback” on television. national tournaments together.) polyester ball technology, is named in honor of the PBA Hall of Famer who dominated the so-called It will remember the pioneers that made all that followed Charlene Gamble, Jo O’Dell and plastic ball era, winning a PBA-record eight titles in 1978 followed by another seven-title season in Linda Johnson (all San Gabriel 1979. Roth’s total of 34 PBA Tour titles ranks fourth on the all-time list of PBA champions behind possible and will celebrate the tremendous contributions of the officers at one time) still have the key people who created the organized tours. spirit. Linda Johnson is once again Walter Ray Williams Jr. (47), Earl Anthony (43) and Pete Weber (35). The exhibit will honor the female legends by showcasing the our California State President, so I The inaugural Plastic Ball Championship, held in Wheat Ridge, Colo., in 2009 was won by Jeff top bowlers from each decade including Hall of Fame members, don’t get to see her often. Carter of Springfield, Ill. Last year’s event, the first held in Roth’s honor, was held in West Babylon, Linda and her current officers N.Y., and was won by Brian Ziesig of Levittown, N.Y., who became the first amateur ever to win Bowlers of the Year, Bowlers of the Decade, and significant re- were hosting the San Gabriel Val- cord holders. ley Ass’n tournament, with men, a standard PBA Tour event. The individuals most responsible for over-seeing this great women and Juniors all bowling at The concept behind the plastic ball tournament is to put a premium on knowledge of chang- project are Chairman of the committee, Jim Goodwin, Fran De- one time. What a sight! The sad ing lane conditions, subtle adjustments in hand positions and delivery techniques, and other skills situation was the amount of par- rather than relying on advanced bowling ball technology. ken, John Sommer and none other than Joan Romeo, who, in my ticipants. Four weekends for each opinion is the most successful, most energetic, and certainly the association (men, women, youth) “It’s definitely a totally different mindset because you can’t rely on technology,” said Carter, most UNDERPAID promoter of events in all of bowling. Ro- has shrunk to 6 squads total. who won the 2009 Plastic Ball Championship by defeating Hall of Famer Pete Weber in the cham- meo leaves no stones unturned in her relentless effort to further Speaking of old friends: I sat pionship match, 235-213, for his first and only PBA Tour title. “The emphasis moves from a reli- next to Keith Kenworthy (Rollin ance on technology to mechanics and being able to repeat the shots the way you want to. The the growth of bowling, both in America, as well as other foreign Donkee daddy) who was there countries. Nonetheless, the aforementioned work closely with supporting his lady Bert Strain adjustments you make are more subtle and have to come from your physical game. Pat Cinello, Chairman of the Executive Board, Keith Hamilton (Donkee Tour mama). The three of “I started bowling in the plastic ball era and have experienced the evolution of technology and Vice Chair, and Kelli Briscoe, the new curator of the museum. us met at Alhambra Valley Lanes I’m one of those who have been a proponent of new technology in the sport,” Carter continued. “So in 1973! winning that tournament was kind of a surprise for me because I really didn’t think I was going to All are involved to some degree and all provide input. That was before the Donkee Joan Romeo spearheaded the fundraising and promotion. She Ball Carrier was a dream or the do that well. I actually thought about taking the week off.” is never shy in her presentations to any casino, bowling manufac- Donkee Tour had a concept. Mr. Ziesig, a sales representative for a bowling equipment distributor who bowls only occasional turer, major corporation, or any bowling related business. More Kenworthy gave away so many Tour stops, feels that a tournament such as the Plastic Ball Championship levels the playing field Rollin Donkees that a number of for players like himself who don’t compete regularly on Tour. often than not, she succeeds in selling her product. struggling Bowling Associations Romeo is no neophyte in public relations or promotional un- were able to survive by raffling “If you want to be successful on Tour you really have to know your equipment and what it can dertakings. From 1985 to 1987, she was Director of Client Ser- the bags! do for you under different conditions you’ll experience week-in and week-out,” Ziesig said. “With vices for Pearlman Wohl Inc in Century City, a suburb of Los The Donkee Tour was the two or three weeks practice using a plastic ball similar to what we’ll be using in the Plastic Ball warmest, friendliest tournament Championship, I can be as ready as the guys who bowl every week on Tour. Angeles. Pearlman Wohl’s clients included Air New Zealand , around — lit by the smile of Bert Lamps Plus, and Buick Motor Division. Strain. “If they’re going to beat me, it’s because they bowled better than me – not because they have From 1988 to 1995, Joan became Vice President of The Pearl- During our 3 hour “rooting for better equipment or better knowledge of all the equipment choices that are available.” man Group, Incorporated, a company that represented Chevrolet the ladies” Keith relayed the fol- The Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship also is giving the PBA an opportunity to support the lowing story to me. sport’s official charities. A series of plastic balls have been produced as a special fund-raising event, Motor Division, Permanent Charities Committee of the Enter- “Back in December of 2010 I tainment Industry, Sterling Vineyards, and Ticketmaster. spent 12 days in the hospital and support Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL), Bowl for the Cure (benefitting Komen for the Cure’s In 1995,she started her own company, concentrating prin- when they sent me home I still battle against breast cancer), the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, the new YES cipally in bowling related projects. Her clients include Master needed to be checked on. So the Fund youth bowling initiative, and other charities supported by The Bowling Foundation. All of “doctor” came to our home and the individual balls are available to the public through OnTheBallBowling.com or by visiting pba. Industries, Twelve Strike, CWBA, Corbin Bowl, USA Bowling, gave me the once over. When he and FIQ. She is currently President of the California Bowling started to leave, he said, ‘I can com. The official tournament ball – which also is available – features logos of all of the participat- Writers, is a member of the Bowling Writers Association of see you are in good hands, it’s so ing charities. America Board of Directors, a member of BPAA International nice to have your daughter here to The tournament itself will get underway on March 2 with a seven-game Tour Qualifying Round take care of you!’ “I said Doc, this where non-exempt players will compete for a minimum of 10 spots in the 64-player field. The 64- Committee, and, as previously stated, a member of the Interna- is my friend of 40 years and she’s tional Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame committee for the new 85 years old.” player field will bowl 14 qualifying games on March 3 with the top 32 advancing to round-robin exhibit, 50 Years of Women’s Pro Bowling. Bert, you are the greatest! match play on March 4. After a nine-game morning round, the top 16 will bowl another nine games Perhaps there is added incentive to Joan Romeo’s passion for There were other stories shared in the evening to determine the top four for the live ESPN stepladder finals at 1 p.m. Eastern on — but those will wait for another Sunday, March 6. the aforementioned exhibit. She is the mother of Robin Romeo, issue. one of the greatest female bowlers in the history of the game. Robin is an absolute cinch for a spot in the exhibit. Robin’s re- A&J PRESENTS cord includes17 National Professional titles, (including two ma- jors) four WIBC titles, (two All-Events, one doubles, one team) seven California State titles, two New York State titles and one USBC All-Events. Additionally, Robin is in seven bowling Halls of Fame, including the USBC Hall of Fame. Robin’s resume’ hardly requires her mother’s influence. Bowling Tournament Donations to the exhibit are certainly in order. For further in- formation regarding 50 Years of Women’s Professional Bowling, PBA PATTERN: VIPER contact : International Museum and Hall of Fame web site or 50 at Del Rio lanes Years of Women’s Professional Bowling face-book page. 7502 E. Florence ave Downey Ca Saturday april 2nd 2011 (Check-in 12:30p.M.) Bowling Time: 1:00 p.M. sEE tABlE BElOw FOr PrizE FunD Entry Fee $ 75.00 Format: Bowl 5 games across Date Change For Summer top 5 will advance to step ladder elimination. One out of 5 will cash TAT & High Roller All prizes will be pay same day LAS VEGAS—FOR YOUR BOWLING CALENDAR ------Please note the slight date changes for both the summer TAT and Optional side pots $5.00 across High Roller. Make your plans now as we are anticipating higher flying expenses over the next 6 months. Both Orleans and Sam’s Block 1 game 1-2-3 $ 10.00 Town are cooperating to the fullest by offering bowlers the best Block 2 game 3-4-5 $ 10.00 possible hotel room rates. Call Orleans at 1-800-675-3267 and call Sam’s Town at 1-877-593-5993. Prize fund The Finals of each event are on separate days so you can bowl both! Each tournament will provide entry fee packages # of Places that bowlers can take advantage of for multi-squads plus take Entries Pay off 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th home high performance bowling equipment. 5 1 320 30th annual July High Roller - Wednesday, June 29th through 10 2 400 240 Monday, July 4th 15 3 750 100 50 11th annual TAT- Tuesday, June 28th through Sunday, July 20 4 750 200 100 50 3rd 25 5 750 300 125 75 60 Also - the Senior Easter Classic brochures were mailed out 30 6 800 300 150 125 100 80 later than anticipated so the early entry date for extra Tune-Up 35 7 850 400 200 125 100 90 80 squads and lower prices has been extended to postmarked March 40 8 900 450 200 150 130 110 90 75 15th. So come out for the 4th of July Fireworks and participate in 2 45 9 950 400 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 great events, the TAT and High Roller. 50 10 1000 500 250 200 175 150 125 110 100 75 For info and brochures, contact us at [email protected] or tournament directors call us toll free at 1-800-257-6179. Visit us often at trueamateur- james tipton Cell: 424-219-4191 tournaments.com and www.high-roller.com. Hope to see you in Armando zavala Cell: 562-760-9481 Las Vegas this summer where you can bowl two great tourna- no PBA bowlers allowed ments in the same week with over $500,000 in cash & prizes. Page 12 BOWLING NEWS March 3, 2011

Karl Ramer 237-221-211/669, Dan Duarte 233-227-201/661, Connie Putnam 214, Pam Weiland 211-206. T.G.I.F.: Casey Jones 227-204-203/634, BIll Swanson 245-213, Marcus Blackstone 224, Bo Bowen 223, Al Epps 12655 VENTURA BLVD. Linbrook Bowling Center 207. STUDIO CITY Kamaaina Bowling Club: Rick Bargayo 235-201/628, 818-769-7600 or 877-2380 201 S. Brookhurst • Anaheim • (714) 774-2253 Gregory Sato 235-216/626, Frank Jones 213-201/612, Sam when you have time to spare Tanaka 236/603, Kevin Fujinami 222, Genka Cabatu 266- by NICE and SWEET ANAHEIM — The month of the color green is here and that 257-224/747, Pam Jones 212, Serena Miyahira 212, Linda means that St. Patrick’s Day will be here soon. The Color Of Ichiyama 204, Sandy Higa 204. Money is taking a bye on March 12 but will be back on March 4-4 Vegas: Mike Peterson 226-213/610, Dino Chavez STUDIO CITY — By this time next week, we will have 19. Meanwhile, keep checking Linbrook Bowling Center’s ad 216, Roy Smithhisler 209, Norm Walker 205, Sandy Batalon crowned a Mardi Gras Tournament champion, will it be on this page for all upcoming tournaments and events. 202-237/607. you? You still have time to sign-up so don’t forget to get in Let’s report the high scores for February 22 thru 28. Family & Friends: Jess Meno 230-216-628, Chris Meno your entry form. We are looking forward to a great turn-out Santa Guys & Gals: Art Gutierrez 226, Jesse Contreras 232, Dave Kelly 206. and a lot of fun. 221, Mike Hardy 214, Mike Robbins 205, Bruce Gober 201, Double Daters: Bob Legro 264-213/640, Ed Bish 223- Alice Snyder 219-200. 213/608, Brett Law 248, Ron Zettelmier 231, Shawn Oslund ADULTS: Did you know that Mardi Gras is translated as LunchBunch: Norm McLeod 222, Jim Grove 217, Gerald 223-201. Fast Tuesday? Well, none of our Tuesday bowlers are fat Lichtenheld 209.7 Twenty Lane Challenge: Bowls one a month on Sundays. but their huge scores are over bloated this week. Hopefully Cypress College: Bryan Osborne 216-277-245/738, Mike 29 entries. Top Strikers: 1st place: Nick Wilson 19 strikes they continue the trend at this Sunday’s tournament. Until Hicks 212-204/605, Steven Peltier 266, Lucas Parckys $140. 2nd place: Lenny Huber 15 strikes $75. 3rd place: then, here’s the weekly scores: 201-221. Mike Sargent 14 strikes $50. 4th place: Victor Johnson and Tavern Guild: Tom Whitaker 257/690, Ed Dusseau 278/682, Anaheim Secondary Teachers: Terry Currier 216. Ron Sargent 13 strikes and $15 each. David Quam 247/652, Keane Murakami 646, Darrell Tucci Ten Pins: Brian Peterson 220-228-219/667, Don Moore February 26 Scratch 5-Gamer Tournament: 54 entries. 227/623, James Beightler 257, Tony Annibale 227. 203-233-227/663, Jack McQuown 237-236/655, Josh Boi- 1st place: Zarcoff Boutell 1232 $500, 2nd: Steve Gurreiri Twilighters: Tony Viacava 259/668, Dan Coffelt 237/649, soneau 257/649, Ken Gwyn 217-225-205/647, Shannon 1224 $330, 3rd: Nick Wilson 1170 $280, 4th: Lenny Huber Radi Cohanim 245/632, Ron Koblin 626, Barry Cohanim Scott 235/600, Priscilla Hudson 208. 1153 $240, 5th: Keith Yamakawa 1132 $180, 6th: Ron Sar- 233/621, Bob Riffle 233. Vegas Nonsense: Calvin Duckworth 230-237-201/668, gent 1127 $140, 7th: Lowell Huber 1120 $120, 8th: Roger Kings and Queens: Wayne Roberts 245/651, Jeff Coggins Travis Hancock 254/650, Chris Duckworth 224-203/609, Tim Vasquez 1117 $100. Side Pots: 1st place: $60, 2nd place: 241/633, Jon Schell 242/625, Luke Avery 608, Mane Andrew Butler Sr. 233, Tim Butler Jr. 224, Christina Byrd 234. $27. Game 1: Nick Wilson 289, Steve Gurreiri 279; game 243, David Gotto 234. O.C. Korean: Hyun Wook Jang 203-224/601, Young Chul 2: Zarcoff Boutell 278, Ramiro Garcia 269; game 3: Josh SCBL: Michael Gurrieri 268/752, Tom Wigmore 289/752, Choi 202-205. Boisoneau 267, Victor Cabatu 257; game 4: Genka Cabatu Dwayne Miller 706, Rocco Fasone 701, Tony Laanan 3’s Company: Max Holzinger 230, Melinda Manahan 279, Jeff Garrison 269; game 5: Steve Gurreiri 300, Ron 251/699, RIck Mallory 266, Marvin Nance 248. 205. Sargent 268. Funseekers: Jeff Pifko 265/722, Gary Bailer 290/663, R.C.R.C.: Lou Cruz 201, Kay Ladbury 219. Senior N0-Tap: Results of February 22. 40 entries @ Stephen Durham 680, Tony Annibale 262/677, Nancy Kato Executive Doubles: Mike Keogh 201-224-213/638, Stan $10=$400. 40 lineage @ $5.25=$210. 40 prize fund @ 656, Jim Moore 263, Zoran Jacimovic 258. Evans 222-226/617, Ike Eisenacher 203-233/617, Bill Powell $4.75=$190. 37 3--6-9 @ $1=$37. Place Money—1st Mid Week Breakers: Brandon Dziengielewski 201/551, 222-220/601, Ed Bish 267, Sophia Owens 221-200. Bob Zentner 857 $35, 2nd Gary Oslund 824 $27, 3rd Ray Dave Scott 200. Just Desserts: Ken Reser 224-231/646, Ed Olivas 222, Dan Francisco 822 $21, 4th Norm Walker 790 $16, 5th Jim Ellis Perreira 222, Joe Salinaz 220, Greg Garcia 211, Shannon 786 $12, 6th Sam Shumard 784 $9. Side Pots—Game 1, JUNIORS: You might not be able to participate in our Adult Brown 202. hdcp: 1st Cliff LaPointe 314 $9, 2nd Gary Oslund 311 $7, tournaments, but we have one that’s right up your alley (pun B.S.M.: Alex Han 234/608, Jae Eon Yoo 225, Sang C. Won 3rd Manny Magno 287 $5. Game 2, scr.: 1st Janine Ditch intended). March 18th you will have a chance to win your 223, Daniel Cha 216, Jimmy Kim 202-215. 300 $12, 2nd Rod Cantrell 286 $9, 3rd (tie) Tom Stearn and very own ball, bag and shoes at the St. Patty’s Day Pot of Golden Nuggets: Roland Mutzenberger 212. Norm Walker each with 280 and $3.50. Game 3, hdcp: 1st Gold Junior Tournament. Make sure to sign up at the desk. Go For Nine (No- Tap): Gene Nichols 255-207-235/697, Ray Francisco 306 $9, 2nd Elaine Dooley 308 $7, 3rd Bo Erin go braugh and such, here’s the scores: Norm McLeod 234-232-218/684, Hoagy Wong 241-226- Zentner 295 $5. 3-6-9 Carryover: $169. Added: $37. New Senior Scratch: James Knapp 915, Jessica Taylor 499, 213/680, Gino Vassallo 255-222/673, Ben Abrahamson 231- total: $206. Max Korn 758, Daniel Cohen 633, Matt Parker 221, Treven 218-218/667, Fran Stern 218-234/640, Margot Church 222, Goldsmith 182. Pat Nichols 213, Minnie Ortiz 212, Sandy Durkin 208. Adult/Junior: Max Korn 203/571, Treven Goldsmith 500, Party Timers: Pat Sangenito 263-208-257/728, Danny Martin Korn 168/460, Ian Hamrick 165/427, Brad Spector Janssens 257-248/698, David McKay 210-235-214/659, 165/423. Don Moore 243-201-215/659, Tim Blough 237/621, Nicole WILLY WAS A-MAYS-ING Junior Stars: Nicole Martinez 157/418, Ian Hamrick 381, Evans 211, Kelly Woolpert 210. Nicholas Martinez 146/359. Anaheim Nisei: Vince Okada 224-257/650, Bob Mendoza by Roberta McNaught Pee Wee Bumpers: Andrew Parker 69/136. 246, Tim Hide 221, Sadao Kuwahara 216, James Michiuye ANAHEIM—Willy Bordenave wasn’t out in center field 211. last week, he was batting right on target. Hitting the only DAY TIME ADULTS: Don’t be shy about beating up on all Nikkei: Tony Marasco 268-211/647, Leo Asuncion 201- 900 in the 590 Classic at Linbrook, he scored a 903 on participants at this year’s Mardi Gras tourney. But what you 223/615, Rick Bargayo 224-200, Sam Tanaka 223-222, games of 222, 226, 241, and 214. should be doing is signing up. Come on you know you want Dave Lautherboren 223, Sally Jakah 201. Others hitting the mark were: Martin Angulo 248/895, a free Vegas trip and some gambling money, so make sure Santa Super Savers: Joe Molina 201-243/631, Fred Fouts Juan Sandoval 245/884, Jim Moore 258/872, E.J. Rogers to sign-up at the desk. Here’s the high-rolling scores: 205, Dean Evola 204, Nick Lam 204, Bob Stellar 202, Dawn 231/859, Rose Williams 246/847, Shawn StAndre 211/845, Coffee & Donuts: Roz Levitt 170/478, Karen Wolkoff Gober 200. Shig Shozi 218/831, John Conway 245/827, Terry Brent 193/471, Elayne Klein 478, Sharon Lawrence 170/456, Sue 525 Ladies Classsic: Karen Bagnall 252, Nicole Evans 217/824, Tom Stearn 210/823, Al Lara 238/821, David Goldstein 446, Pauline Lipin 174. 223, Latricia Carroll 210. Wright 229/819, Alan Bloom 238/818, Josh Boisoneau Senior Social: Gary Olsen 177/515, Russ Romo 203/503, Thursday Mixed Seniors: Norm McLeod 201. 228/818, Janine Ditch 247, Don Gardner 247, Norm Walker Arthur Harris 457, Ruth Gralla 154, Christine Stark 424, Magnolia Teachers (No-Tap): Carolyn Anderson 219- 245, Drew Parkin 244, Larry Green 243, Kantral Williams Allan Lotta 151. 235/646, Debi Andreff 231, Brenda Hill 219, Pam Odiorne 235, Miguel Rosales 232, Jong Lee 230, Melissa Fan 228, Joslyn Seniors: Gary Olsen 252/644, Kathy George 209. Nancy M. Smith 226, Frank DiCrisi 224, Karen Bagnall 221, 177/470, Lillian Kleinman 187/464, Sol Stein 206/548. St. Pius: Paul Uyanga 209. James Blythe 220, Janet Anderson 217, Bob Gosnell 214, 7-11 Vegas: Matt Goodloe 259-”300”/742, Robert Ragans Rey Ortiz 214, Jack Wilson 214, Marie Barbush 213, An- Bowler of the Week: “If I had one more strike” was heard 219-277-229/725, Luis Damian 228-245-236/709, Dave derson Alcaraz 211, Bo Vrabel 211, Chris Allen 210, Fred when the President himself, Gary Bailer, rolled 11 stikes in Wright 224-235-238/697, Orlando Vanegas 207-226- Voysey 209, Rich Heid 206, John Phillips 206, Dick McK- a for for a 290 game during Funseekers. Great bowling 231/664, Cheryl Munson 202-2206. enzie 205, Roberta McNaught 205, and Stacy Rider 204. Gary, you’ll get that elusive 300 very soon. We all have our U.P.S.: Chris Song 202. It’s always nice to have former league members come fingers crossed. Grey Panthers: Jerry Dymora 224, John Vojtko 200. by to say hello, last week we had Orlando Vanegas, Helen Vegas Party: Robert Thompson 279-255-236/770, Rick Petrowski and her daughter Wanda and Christy Asher. Sweetness Quote of the Week: “Really, the soul of the city Weiland 266-245-205/716, Stan Evans 257-215-203/675, Come on by and say hi, we’d love to see you. is what people are trying to get back. It’s not a structure, it’s not a street name, it’s what we know as New Orleans. And what we can feel when we get together.”

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