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67th Year In Publication Thursday, January 19, 2006 11459 E. Imperial Hwy., Norwalk, CA 90650 • P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com Office: 562-807-3600 • Fax: 562-807-2288 ABTA Las Vegas Open This Randy Pedersen Couch Wins Weekend at the Orleans Jan 19-22 Awarded Weber Open Commissioner’s FOUNTIAN VALLEY— Onsite Entries Are Welcomed • New Members Welcome To Join With his back against the wall, All Days Are Separate Qualifying Exemption was clutch all day SEATTLE—PBA Commis- long. LAS VEGAS—The ABTA Saturday we go from 10:30 sioner and CEO Fred Schreyer Couch defeated 30-time 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood will be in Las Vegas this week- AM and each hour and 1/2 until announced today Randy Denny’s PBA Tour title winner end for our second Orleans Las the final squad at 11:45 PM tak- Pedersen has been awarded the and fellow left-hander Parker (562) 421-8448 Vegas Open event at the Orleans ing 1 in 5 1/2 to the semis. Commissioner’s Exemption for Bohn III in the title match of the Jan 19-20-21-22. Sunday there is ONE Big the 2006 Bayer Classic, 2006 Open steplad- This is an Open Event and Regular Squad at 10:00 AM. Feb. 1-5, at Brunswick Zone der finals, 241-214, Sunday at New Members will be welcome This squad is open to everyone. Norcross in Norcross, Ga. The Fountain Bowl. Jason Couch Saturday up to a 208 Average with verifi- First time entrants ok! finals will take place Sunday, The 13-time title winner cation only! 3-6-9 roll off is at Noon with Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. EST with the from Clermont, Fla., almost In the title match, Bohn No-Tap There are Qualifying Squads Semis to follow! taped-delayed broadcast airing never made it to the title match. (Jackson, N.J.) opened in the all four days and Each Day is a Last years event drew 500 on ESPN at 5 p.m. Couch needed a one ball, 2nd frame, failing to convert a separate qualifying board with entrants and huge payoffs for Pedersen (Clermont, Fla.) sudden death roll-off in the 1-3-6-9 spare. Couch took ad- February 4th 1 in 5 bowlers making the board our bowlers. has been a staple on the Denny’s semifinal to defeat 22-time title vantage of the miscue by con- daily. Please see our ad on page 5 PBA Tour since 1981, leaving winner (Clermont, verting the 2-4-7-10 split in the 6 PM First place in this Event is for more information! his mark on the lanes and in the Fla.) after the two tied at 213- 3rd then striking in frames 4-8. Guaranteed at $4,000 minimum For Information contact the announcers’ booth. 213. Duke left a 10-pin in his In the quarterfinal, Duke beat and with Bonuses 1st place can ABTA 562-868-7164, (CELL) A 13-time Tour title winner, second shot in the 10th and Mike Machuga (Erie, Pa.), 212- Entry Fee:$40 be worth up to $8,150. 562-228-3960 or see the Web Pedersen won the 1987 PBA Couch responded by striking out 168, striking seven times while It all begins Thursday eve Site at www.abta1.com National Championship, defeat- to force the tie. Machuga, searching for his sec- Sidepots with a $500 Bonus if qualifying The Orleans is located at ing PBA Hall of Famer Amleto Couch, who used an Ebonite ond win of the season, opened that night and winning the event. 4500 West Tropicana and easy Monacelli in the title match, The One strike ball, opened the three times. Squads that night are 9:00-10:30 to find. Just take Interstate 15 to 233-222, for his lone Major title. roll-off with a strike which Duke Machuga defeated Chris Optional & midnight taking 1 in 5 1/2 to Tropicana and go west 1 mile on He went on to win a career-best couldn’t match, leaving the 10- Loschetter (Olmstead Falls, the semi finals the right. The phone there is three titles in 1989. pin on his shot. Ohio), looking for his first ca- 6 Games Friday Squads begin at 1:00 702-365-7111 The 23-year Denny’s PBA “I said to [Duke], ‘just give reer title, 236-154, in the open- PM and follow at 2:30 & 4:00 On-site enties are welcomed. Tour veteran is currently enjoy- me a chance to strike out and tie ing match. PM. There is a break and we re- If you get the urge to try this Big ing his fifth consecutive season you,’ and he did,” said Couch, The Denny’s PBA Tour sume at 9:00-10:30 and Mid- ABTA Event come on down to as ESPN’s color analyst on Sun- who earned $30,000 for the win. moves to Phoenix, Ariz., for the night taking 1 in 5 1/2 to the the Orleans where the action day Denny’s PBA Tour telecasts. “I got a lucky break on the first 2006 Motel 6 Phoenix Classic Semi finals. will be awesome. “Randy has been a great am- one [in the 10th] and once I got at AMF Christown Lanes. The Check Out bassador for the PBA over the through the second one, I knew nationally televised ESPN finals years, both on the lanes and in I was going to strike on the third take place Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11 Second Annual High School Bowling the announcers’ booth,” said one.” a.m. MT. Our Website PBA Commissioner and CEO Championships At Buena Lanes Fred Schreyer. “We enjoy VENTURA, CA — Mark a.m. and 1:30 p.m. On Sunday, Randy every week as the voice your calendar for February 25th February 26th, one additional of the PBA, but he still has the Ozzie’s Senior Cal-Bowl.com and 26th, as the “Second Annual four-game block will be bowled competitive fire to get back on High School Bowling Champi- at 9:00 a.m. At the completion of Tour full-time and it gives me onships” comes to Buena Lanes 12 qualifying games the field great pleasure to give him this in Ventura, CA. will be cut to the top eight final- opportunity.” Mixed Doubles This year’s event is open to all ists in each division. The top Last season, Pedersen made juniors bowlers who have cur- eight teams in each division will his 31st career televised finals rent 2005-2006 High School stu- bowl the “BAKER STYLE” for- dent body card, or High School mat. Each match in the “BAKER appearance, finishing 3rd in the January 21 FRIDAFRIDAFRIDAYYY Diploma or GED. We will be of- STYLE” format will consist of 2005 Dexter Tournament of fering two separate divisions, the the best three out of five games. Champions at Mohegan Sun ANAHEIM — Linbrook High School Division and the Based on 20 teams in each di- Arena. In 31 career television Bowl, located at 201 South NONONO---TTTAPAPAP Graduate Division. To qualify to vision, the total scholarships to appearances, Pedersen is 32-19 Brookhurst, is the home of bowl in the High School Division be awarded will be $10,000. First with a 219.53 average. Ozzie’s Monthly Senior Event. 3 GAMES you must be a current high place in each division will be “It’s an honor because only Check this one on our calen- school student. To bowl in the $1,500 with eighth place being 16 exemptions are given out ev- dar for January 21st. Arrive at Graduate Division you must awarded $400. If there is less Randy Pedersen Every Friday ery year. I’d like to thank Fred 11:30 a.m., bowl at 12:30 p.m. have a high school diploma or a than 20 teams in each division, Limit? Yup! First 50 couples to At 1:00 PM valid GED certificate. If you are finalists and payoffs will be ad- for giving me the opportunity to ing the 2002-03 season, and his a high school student you must justed accordingly. compete out here again and not total career earnings currently sign in get to bowl. bowl in the High School Divi- For complete details log on to have to bowl the seven games stand at $1,128,175. Here’s your other check list. $15 ENTRY FEE sion. If you are a graduate or www.buenalanesbowling.com. of qualifying,” said Pedersen. This marks the second con- Do I have a partner (mixed GED student you must bowl in You may download a compete “I’m also grateful for the oppor- secutive season Pedersen has doubles)? Do we know how to Includes Singles, 3-6-9 the Graduate Division. A high entry form or call Buena Lanes tunity for my family to come out been awarded a Commissioner’s bowl Scotch Doubles? Do I have school student may not bowl in at 805-656-0666, extension 309 and watch me bowl.” Exemption, joining PBA Hall of my checkbook? If all answers the Graduate Division and a high and we will mail you your entry Sidepots, Insurance The 43-year-old will be look- Famer Marshall Holman as the are yes, you are ready. Pack up school graduate may not bowl in packet. Based on last year’s ex- your equipment and toddle off & Scratch Series the High School Division. citing tournament, we are expect- ing to win his first title since the only two bowlers to hold that All teams will bowl a total of ing a lot of the same as we have 2002 Pepsi Open, where he de- honor. Pedersen was awarded an to Linbrook Saturday morning. 3-6-9 = $363.00 12 qualifying games. Two four had twice as many inquiries this feated , 216-210, in exemption for the 2004 Denver No pros — Only seniors having game blocks will be bowled on year. Be proud to represent your the title match. Pedersen became Open last season, where he fin- a good time. The number there Saturday, February 25th at 9:00 school or college in this event. the PBA’s 24th millionaire dur- ished 41st. is 714-774-2253. Forest Lanes 6 Gamer Entry Fee: 1PM • Saturday, Jan. 21st $50.00 $300.00 1st Place Guaranteed OPTIONAL - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 - Brackets $5 • Call Mario at (949)770-0055 for more info. Page 2 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 collected $1,390. “We’ll have to go over the rocky start, winning only one of Instead of leaving, was asked to stick around for the (tournament) figures and check eight games. In the next round, TV show, where he was featured in several closeups. When ESPN the bottom line. It’ll be a couple however, he split the eight Tenpin Slants played a taped interview, in which Petey talked about his late fa- of months before we can de- games, with two of his wins be- by Joe Lyou ther, he had to remove his trademark sunglasses to wipe away the cide.” ing against Parker Bohn III and tears. It was an emotional moment. Osborn then smiled a little as Jason Couch, the tournament’s FOUNTAIN VALLEY—When I walked into Fountain Bowl * * * * he added, “Personally, I’d like eventual winner. Norton wound for the Denny’s PBA Dick Weber Open. something felt different. The PBA and Dave Osborn, Fountain Bowl’s dynamic propri- to see it (the Dick Weber Open) up in 23rd place and collected There was a feeling of electricity in the air...a feeling of anticipa- etor, went all out in honoring Dick Weber. A mini hall of fame return next year.” That’s good $2,050. He was cheered all the tion. I knew it was going to be an emotional tournament, not just exhibit was set up in an open room next to the snack shop. At the enough for this veteran pin way by a huge rooting section for the bowlers and the spectators, but especially for Dick’s tal- entrance to the exhibit was a large poster featuring Dick Weber. scribe. that included his WIBC Hall of ented offspring, Pete Weber. The heading read: “The International Bowling Museum and Hall Five bowlers from Southern Fame mother, Virginia Norton, Everyone in the 60-lane center admired and respected Dick of Fame Presents...PBA: The Early Years.” California competed in the Dick and his maternal grandfather, Weber. After all, he is recognized as “the sport’s greatest ambassa- Then, in small print: “A special exhibit of bowling’s rich his- Weber Open, but only Vayle Dale Park. dor” by the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. tory highlighting the rise of the Professional Bowlers Association...In Floria of Long Beach and Scott The Dick Weber Open was a Virtually everyone in the crowd was hoping that Petey would memory of the Sport’s Greatest Ambassador: Dick Weber.” Norton of Cypress made the great on-the-lanes pro experi- make a good showing at Fountain Bowl. The fans didn’t expect Inside the temporary hall of fame room were 40 pictures of match play finals. ence for young , a Petey to win; that would have been asking too much of the bowling former champion bowlers, such as and Don Johnson. Floria had to shoot a 268 fi- former U. S. National Amateur gods. But they hoped Petey would make the first cut and, just per- There were many shots of Dick Weber, and several of PBA founder nal game to tie with Amleto champion. haps, go on to earn a spot in the TV finals. Eddie Elias and also Hall of Fame announcer Chris Schenkel. A Monacelli for the last two spots. * * * * What an emotional show that would have been for ESPN if Petey large glass display case contained bowling memorabilia...a wooden The unheralded lefthander then TOURNAMENT NOTES: were on the show. But it was not to be. bowling ball and pins...championship trophies...and one of Don fought all the way up to sixth A frequently asked question dur- According to Hall of Famer John Jowdy, a world-class bowling Carter’s old bowling shirts. place, only to slip back to 11th, ing the Dick Weber Open was, coach, Petey seemed to be trying too hard, stumbling out of the It was a very interesting exhibit and a wonderful tribute to Dick good for $2,800. Floria averaged “Why is first place only $30,000 gate and shooting only 1023 for his first five-game qualifying block. Weber, who would have been flattered...and pleased. a spiffy 227.38 for the 39 games (or $10,000 less than usual)?” (As an example of the forgiving lane conditions, Parker Bohn * * * * (15 qualifying and 24 match According to Dave Osborn, “It III rolled 1301, a sizzling 260.2 average. That was 278 pins more The inaugural Denny’s PBA Dick Weber Open is the only stop play). was because, although Denny’s than Pete Weber managed to shoot.) in California for the touring pros. So, the question is, “Will this Norton, one of 17 amateur is the PBA’s umbrella sponsor, Petey, however, was able to get his emotions under control. For tournament—an instant classic—return to Fountain Bowl, Orange players in the field, was the only this tournament did not have a the next two blocks, he fired 1142 and 1101. He had a shot at mak- County’s busiest bowling center?” one to make the cut. He tied for title sponsor (such as Motel 6, ing the cut, needing a 230 final game, but instead was thwarted by For the answer, Tenpin Slants tracked down Fountain Bowl’s 15th place (with Chris Barnes Ace Hardware, etc.).” Some- 150-something. He missed the cut by 68 pins. For the record, Petey Dave Osborn. He gave me the same answer that he’s been giving and two others). In the match one said, “They (the PBA) finished in 35th place in the 166-man field; however, he cashed and me after each of the four previous PBA events hosted there: play finals, Norton got off to a should’ve made first place $60,000 (for the Dick Weber Open)”... Hall of Famer Carmen Salvino, who competed in the tournament, was asked if made all the PBA stops. “No,” he re- plied, “I usually bowl in only the four major tournaments; how- ever, I entered this one out of Join us for respect for Dick Weber.” His eyes got teary as he said that. Salvino and Weber, of course, were competitors in the PBA’s early years and were close friends... our all-new Speaking about Hall of Famers, others on hand at Foun- tain Bowl were Glenn (Mr. 900) Allison, John Jowdy, Barry Asher and Andy Marzich...Jowdy utilized his coaching skills to conduct a mini clinic between squads. Among those seeking his help were Se- niors stars Dale Eagle and Don Sylvia. Eagle and Sylvia were among the 13 graybeards en- COSMIC tered in the tournament, none of whom survived the first cut... A surprise tournament spec- tator was the appearance of Bill Taylor, the 85-year-old “Guru of Bowling,” who now resides in Switzerland. Taylor, who quipped that he’s “still trying to save bowling,” was en route to Houston, where he’s scheduled BOWLING to conduct a clinic at Bill Lillard’s bowling center. An- other surprise visitor at Fountain Bowl was SoCal Hall of Famer Fred Riccilli, also 85. The former proprietor of Champion Lanes in Garden Grove recently Light Show! suffered a horrific diabetic coma The Very Best and almost died. Now looking chipper, Riccilli said, “I check of Laughlin… my blook sugar twice a day”... Self-described bowling pur- EVERY FRIDAY AND Riverside Lanes! ist Del Ballard Jr. thought there • State-of-the-Art Brunswick were “some good things and some bad things” about the old- SATURDAY NIGHT AT… Equipment style format. He said the good things included the fact that • Frameworx Automatic Scoring players got to bowl more games • Full Service Pro Shop and the spectators were able to see all the pros perform. And the • 34 Lanes • Snack Bar bad? “If you’re stuck in the middle of the (match play) pack, • 1404 Rooms & Suites there’s little chance of moving • 6 Plex THX Movie Theatre up into the top-five spots for the TV show,” Ballard said... 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Coming Soon – The South Coast 64-Lane Bowling Center Page 4 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 Couch Cracks The Fountain Bowl has a brand Walter Ray Williams got the big- new lane dressing machine gest pay check, $120,000 win- Last Call For Whip To Defeat (Brunswick Monarch II). It can ning the 2003 $350,000 Jackson Duke, Bohn For do most any pattern. It has a jet Hewitt presentation. Pete Weber Military Entries 2005 IN REVIEW for each board so the stripes got the $100,000 2004 Open Part III by Carol Mancini Fountain PBA $$ were close, a “dry” board, a while picked up LAS VEGAS—With just a few days away from the Janu- JULY 7: Al Uttecht wins National Scratch Wheelchair Champi- by Frank Kietz “wet” board. The pattern (chart) $100,000 taking the Orange onship. Romiro Thomas Jr. is N.A.B.I. three peat. Leon Dent 300 at FOUNTAIN VALLEY — is posted in the player’s pad- County Classic sponsored by ary 22nd start of the Military Bowling Championships, time is Del Rosa. Ken Del Conte gives “thumbs up” to current movie, The greatest TV bowling show dock—it’s their job to figure the Storm. “Cinderella Man”. A.B.T.A. presents annual awards at Gold Coast. on earth, Fountain Bowl’s shot and what equipment to use. This brings up the question, running out to enter your team. Gold Coast Hotel, Casino & Shorty Ramos Cal Bowl No-Tap best tapper. Steven Hood 300 at $232,000 Denny’s Professional Duke doesn’t have the speed will Fountain Bowl host a 2007 Bowling Center in Las Vegas Cal Bowl. Sun shines on Sundara at DonKee. Irvine Lanes congrats Bowlers Association’s Dick but is accurate and a lot of snap. tour stop—we don’t know? hosts January 22nd to 27th. Joe Campion 299 and Richard Townsend 300. Weber Open was won by Jason He beat Machuga the second To make sure they will be Individuals who are not on a JULY 14: Debbie Leighton crowned C.W.B.A. Queen at Chap- Couch who cracked Norm Duke match, 212-168. back bowlers should support team may bowl singles and/or arral Lanes. Lori Yamasaki enters L.A.W.B.A. Hall of Fame. Dom in a 213-213 tie-breaker with In the third match, Couch had Denny’s by partonizing their doubles. We will make every Romandetta biggest casher at A.B.T. Citrus Belt. Daryl Peake one strike and whipped top seed his trouble, both did, tieing 212- restaurants, ordering their $4.99 attempt to get individuals on a reached his at A.B.T.A. in Vegas. Rolly Cuevo rolls to DonKee win Park Bohn III, 241-214 for the 212. In the tie-breaker, Couch, breakfast specials. Be sure and team. at Cal Bowl. Stacy Rider giving lessons and filling leagues at $30,000 title. 5-10, 195 pounds had an advan- tell the server or manager you Currently there are 150 Linbrook. Debbie Leighton (Queen) was given a free entry into the It was a great Sunday morn- tage to Duke’s 5-11, 128 pounds. are a bowler. teams entered, up 35 % from last Kingpin Million Dollar Challenge in Reno, plus lodging at Circus ing ESPN-TV show, efficient, From the port-side Couch The PBA has more than 3,800 year! Although the tournament Circus. Hope it will be good next year. punctual, exciting, a bit emo- played “crack the whip”. You members representing 12 coun- was filled, we added a squad to JULY 21: Marcus Battiest wins graduation, J.A.T. bids farewell. tional, with a fast exit. could hear the fingers snap pro- tries. accommodate the late entering Orange County B.A. “Lane on a Trailer” big hit at Orange County Sixty-seven Californians got ducing more “carry” into the 1- For more information, call the teams. Fair. Orange County Associations merge to become U.S.B.C. Or- Team Captains - a reminder a chance to show their stuff out 2 pocket while Duke at best PBA, 206-332-9688. ange County. Joe Lyou reports on Vegas big money events. Locals of a 162 player field. Three Flo- snapped the ball, not hard to have your team’s ID cards ready. Photo copies are accept- cash. Jeff Garrison garners A.B.T.A. win with 300 along the way. ridians of the five finalists, enough to get the 6-pin to knock Buena Lanes paid out $14,000 in scholarships in Firecracker Couch, Duke and Chris over the nasty 10. Bowling able. You can present the ID cards during the Monday, Janu- Shootout. Watch for 2006 version. Bud Zagorski bags DonKee Loschette, cashed big while one In the fourth match, Bohn dough. Golden States, Robert Smith, started with an unconverted gar- ary 23 practice session or at the Team Captains meeting which JULY 28: Frank Kietz remembers when open bowling was 20 sixth, came close with an excit- bage spare while Couch cracked World Loses follows practice. If you are get- cents a game. Today’s prices run between $1.50 and $5 depending ing perfecto in the Friday night that pocket successfully, for the ting to town later, you can on time and area. Bryan Datvin digs DonKee dollars. Parkway Bowl qualifying match finals. 241-214 and his second Denny’s Hal Dunbar present them just prior to bowl- salutes Sunset/Clairemont Bowl for 50 years of service and friend- Following Smith in the top 24 victory. ing your 1st event. ship to San Diego bowlers. California State Womens tournament were, Vayle Floria, Dennis They cashed for, Bohn NORWALK — The Bowling Lane assignments will be concludes in San Gabriel Valley. Rolf Gauger explains rotation. Horan, Mike DeVaney and Scott $15,000, Duke $10,000, News was notified today by posted for all events by team Advantage or disadvantage? Du Quach paid his dues in A.B.T.A., Norton, cashed in the $3,000- Machuga $5,000 and Loschette Diane Braasch of Hal Dunbar’s name. reaps dividends. John King and Cora Wais roll 300’s at Del Rosa. $2,000 bracket. The other 62 $4,000. death. Dunbar battled cancer for We will have the Tournament Ron Winger wins W.C.S.T. John Cocchi catches Super Senior Di- hopefuls had a chance to pick- Besides the official prize a long time, but to no avail, he Office open on Sunday in the vision. Troy Kendrick kicks 268-257-290/815 at Irvine. Mark French up a few bucks down to 53rd fund, five bowling concerns of- died on January 13, 2006. bowling center. rockets to J.A.T. victory. West Coast Junior Elims champs? Will- place, $1,000. Distaffers, Missy fered the players incentives for Hal was a great bowler, a There will be a paddock to iam Jackson and Allie Ijams. J.A.T. Farm Club champ? Natalie Bellinder and Tennelle Milligan using their products if they are P.B.A. member and a Brunswick store your equipment for all Jimenez. posted plus-200s getting on-line a finals winner. The amounts Corp. Executive. players, located in the bowling AUGUST 4: Pam Riedberger rewarded for her 812 (244-280- center so you will not need to and on the PBA electronic range from $5,000 to $50. The Asher’s and the Braasch’s 288). Pioneer bowler Lee Skow passes away. Bob Osborne, dies of transport your equipment back scoreboards attention. Popular, long-time mechanic, will be hosting a memorial for heart attack. Bowling News dupped by “Mars Sighting” notice. Michael Machuga, who rolled Matt Miller, nicknamed his lane Mr. Dunbar at Fountain Bowl on and forth from your hotel room. two 300s to win a TV spot and machine, “Pocket Rocket”. Saturday, January 21st at 6:00 Don’t forget the free Storm Continued on page 7 Loschette a first year pro opened The bleachers were filled with p.m. All friends are invited. If Seminar on Monday, January 23 the show. Mike won 236-156 cheering fans while standees and you have any old pictures or following the Sweeper. The seminar will be hosted by ABC rolling on a stripped pattern lane relatives followed their favorites good stories to tell, bring them Hall-of-Famer, retired Marine Donnie Johnson, Jr. Wins to share. condition. lane-to-lane. and Storm staff member Bob If you have questions please The PBA picks the pattern, This was Fountain Bowl’s Hart. Following the seminar is the center does the work, the fourth U.S. Open, fifth PBA feel free to call Asher 714-963- the Mixed Doubles tournament. A.B.T. at Keystone Lanes OC/USBC president Bill Hun- event. Finland’s Mika 7888 or Braasch 714-898-3305. Players who wish to enter the tington and V-P Alan Thompson Koivuniemi won the 2001 go- Please come to celebrate the life optional Sidepots and Sweepers NORWALK—Donnie good for $500) were drawn for did the checking. ing home with about $100,000. of Hal Dunbar. can do so onsite at both centers. Johnson, Jr. of Compton has this week. 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The guarantees that 1 in 8 will win Roger shot a 1022 handicap se- squad times will be Noon, 2PM $1,000 - in 4 separate divisions! ries and got $150 for his efforts. & 4PM. Day two will be Satur- That only the High Roller The winner of our Scratch day, January 28, 2006 at guarantees you can win $1,000 Sweeper was Brentt Arcement. Westminster Lanes in EVERY DAY bowling just 2 Brentt shot 974 four game Westminster. The squad times games each time. That PBA members are not scratch series and won $120 for will be at Noon & 2PM with eligible, regardless of their sta- his efforts. In second place, Semis at 4:30PM and Finals at tus! good for $60 was Roger Wrase 6PM. We will offer a possible That High Roller’s quick 1- with a 918 scratch series. We $2,000 first place with Win, game format ensures that any- have had many positive com- Place, & Show Pot and 150 en- one can advance! ments about our Scratch tries for only a $55 entry fee. We That advancing to the Top 64 Sweeper and will continue to hope to see you this Saturday at has the largest GUARANTEED offer them at our future tourna- Westminster Lanes. For more prize! ments. information visit our website at That only the High Roller has a $10,000 purse for Recruit- The Mystery Score Pot of www.abtorange.com or call ing at no cost! Gold game number and score (714) 898-7874. That only the High Roller were drawn after the final squad. Your ABT Orange County offers you a chance at winning Game #4 and 220 (possibly Branch Staff. $175 re-entries for only $20! That Storm will be awarding 4 different high performance balls for multiple entries! That only the High Roller offers a separate $30,000 Singles tournament! That - and much more is in store for the hundreds of play- ers already entered and for the many others that will enter over the next few weeks. Walk-ins are also welcomed! For more info, call us toll free at 1-800-257-6179 or visit us at www.high-roller.com. Download a brochure and enter online. It’s fast, easy and se- cure! High Roller has paid over $76 MILLION to bowlers since left to right: ABT Director John Daleiden, ABT Champion- 1982! Donnie Johnson, Jr. Thursday, January 19, 2006 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • FAX: 562-929-2706 • www.abta1.com ABTA Cericos is ABTA Champ at Friendly Hills AMERICAN BOWLERS TOURNAMENT ASSOCIATION January 15, 2006 (At AMF Friendly Hills Lanes) OFFICIAL RESULTS Larson Fires a “300” Game 1. Sol Cericos 720 $1,000.00 Cash & Carry 1,200.00 ABTA Shirt 100.00 2. Fernando Alatorre 810 500.00 All Pots Carry Over to Las Vegas Event This Week 3. Michael Kong 695 210.00 4. Greg Velarde 765 130.00 WHITTIER—Sol Cericos is +165 who would receive a first a huge 242/261 142/171 margin 5. Maria Bacos 639 130.00 6. Anthony Borci 726 120.00 an ABTA regular and is one of round bye in the single elims and and happily claimed a nice 7. Javier Avila (SS) 716 120.00 the most liked and well-known enter in round two. It took a +82 $2,300 top prize. Great bowling 8. Daniel Vasquez Jr. 714 120.00 in the ABTA. It was great to see Men, to make the sweet 16 by a fine gentleman! Sol is one 9. Fel Garcia 710 120.00 him finally win his second single elims and a +33 for the of the classiest and nicest per- 10. Roger Viernes 721 105.00 11. David Caballero 702 105.00 ABTA title with a stellar perfor- three guaranteed women. sons that I have ever met on or 12. Roger Wrase 694 105.00 mance, winning five straight The bowlers took to the off the lanes. 13. Mark Lesick 694 105.00 matches in the single elim finals! lanes. In the first round single Great bowling by another 14. Raul Aldaz 682 105.00 15. Esther Tambio (SS) 669 105.00 He topped white-hot Fernando elims, losing their matches were fine bowler Alatorre who did so 16. Tess Cruz 633 105.00 Alatorre in the title game to take Raul Aldaz, Tess Cruz, Esther well til the finale at Friendly 17. Wayne Hohenstein (SS)678 97.50 home a nice $2,300 top prize. Tambio, David Caballero, Roger Hills. Michael Kong did very 18. Bart Sanchez 677 95.00 Mr. Cericos wasn’t the only Viernes, Mark Lesick, and well in third place, and could 19. Hermie Lebaquin 672 92.50 20. Phillip Lebaquin 671 90.00 bowler liking the lanes there. Roger Wrase. They got checks have been the winner. (L-R) Top: Michael Kong 3rd Fernando Alatorre runnerup. 21. Ed Abarca 665 87.50 Mike Larson, the Pride of of $105 in 10-16th places. ABTA Notes: Tourney Hi Bottom: Sol Cericos Champion $2,300 and ABTA Finalist 22. Jimmy Wong 660 85.00 Gardena stroked a In round two, being elimi- Qualifiers were red-hot Freddie 23. Minh Dang 658 82.50 Esther Tambio. 24. Freddie Koehler 657 82.50 in the 7:00 PM squad. He really nated were Fel Garcia, Daniel Kohler +165. Pretty newcomer 25. Gil Romero 652 80.00 threw a perfect shot on that fi- Vasquez, Javier Avila and An- Angela Koga led the gals at 25. Jeje Gabriel 652 80.00 nal ball as the pins were crushed. thony Borci. They cashed in 6- +120. They will get paid entries Their fine 1497 got them $140. Bowl. He is single, but taken by 27. Ryan Richardson 644 77.50 Great going Mike! He will re- 9th places and $120 each. to our next regular event. They edged Bart Sanchez, and a very pretty ABTA member 28. Lito Dizon 643 75.00 Minh Dang at 1438 and $110. Melissa.. He thanks the Crowder 29. Freddie Manansala 637 72.50 ceive the ABTA “300” ring and Round three had Sol Cericos The 3-6-9 consolation pot of 30. Demetrius Cash 634 72.50 awards for his fine feat. Mike is finish strongly to edge Greg $50 was shared by Ernie Juarez, We paid 10 places in the family, James Abilar and Bob 31. Ed Palma 632 70.00 definitely one of the Good Kokanour 224-221. Michael and Javier Avila as they couldn’t doubles. and the ABTA Staff, especially 32. Danny Guevarra 631 67.50 Guys! Congrats! Kong bested Maria Bacos by eliminate one another. The pot The Columbia 300” ball of Melissa for her support and any- 33. Marife Catalasan 626 67.50 one that he forgot to mention. 34. Imee Ahorro (SS) 623 65.00 Sol topped a great turnout of one scant pin 231-230. Maria escalates to $2,400 this Week- the week went to William Ele, 35. Kristy Yahiku 621 62.50 229 bowlers at Friendly Hills in and Greg finished 4th and 5th and end in Las Vegas. who is most deserving. He will Michael Kong is from San 36. Marc Sy 619 60.00 the one day event which had $115 each, with Sol and Michael The Match Series was not receive the ball of the week, an Gabriel, and used a Storm drilled 37. Koo Hwang 610 60.00 AMF-300. He is a most avid by Memo Rosales. He thanks 38. Angelina Nillo (SS) 605 57.50 scores on the higher side with to meet for the chance to bowl matched as Kohler drew a 524 39. Willilam Baskin 601 57.50 the men +99 and the ladies chip- Fernando Alatorre for the title. and will have a $294 Carry over supporter of the ABTA. Patricia, Angel, Jimmy and Billy 40. Tom Ferry 597 55.00 ping in at +51. We returned 52 This game was a good one to Las Vegas this week.We will Champion Sol Cericos is for support. We surely enjoyed 41. Cris Romero 592 55.00 bowlers to the Semifinals in- also but Sol pulled it out in a estimate it at $1,100 which is not from Arcadia and used an Ebo- our return to Friendly Hills and, 42. Lea Viernes 588 52.50 thank Susan and staff for the 43. Dominci Tambio 587 52.50 cluding the added Super Seniors 211-200 win. Micheal was 3rd bad for $2.00. nite drilled by Memo at Action 44. Romy Bautista 586 50.00 Angie Nillo, Javier Avila, and and $210 with Sol off to the title The Match Game was NOT Lanes. He is married to a pretty hospitality. We will return there 45. Mike Larson 578 50.00 Art Lindsey. game vs Fernando Alatorre matched due to a low 137 drawn gal Mary with two kids A.J. and in the future. 46. Bo Bonneau 577 47.50 Hannah. He thanks the ABTA It is history as Sol Cericos 47. Leny Urruttia 561 46.00 Leading the Semis was a The title game was on and by Alatorre. So the Match Game 48. Alan Aguilar 551 45.00 resident of La Habra, Fernando Fernando elected to lead off. He will be estimated at $3,500 in for a great club, “mom” Bobbie, enters the archives as a two time 49. Josh Koch 549 45.00 Alatorre. He bowls every ABTA did, with an open, and doubled Las Vegas with the balance go- Mary, his #1 fan, and his bowl- titleist. 50. MikeAke 548 44.00 event, a huge +210 made him and kept right on going with the ing to a reserve pot. Big ing buds Raul, Brian and Chris LAS VEGAS, here we 51. Art Lindsey 541 44.00 come!! The Orleans in Las Ve- 52. Angela Koga 521 44.00 the top seed to be in the top 16 front six putting Fernando in a Money$$ This week! for the help. DOUBLES Single Elims. He would sit out hole. He tried valiantly but The optional doubles was Fernando Alatorre is from La gas is our host this week and 1. Romy Bautista/ and bowl for the title. He was opened in frame 4 and 6 did him taken by two of our regulars Habra, and used an Ebonite there are four Qualifying Days Lito Dizon 1497 140.00 drilled by Vic Fabris at Carter and Separate qualifying boards 2. Bart Sanchez/ followed by Greg Velarde at in. Sol cruised on to the title in Romeo Bautista and Lito Dizon. Minh Dang 1438 110.00 daily. For information see our 3. Fel Garcia/ AD or the web site abta1.com. Thomas Licauco 1398 100.00 For Information contact the 4. Sol Cericos/ ABTA. 562-228-3960 or see the Irene Kang 1380 90.00 5. Dominic Tambio/ Web Site at www.abta1.com Julian Conwi 1379 80.00 The Orleans is located at 6. Julian Conwi/ 4500 West Tropicana and easy JeJe Gabriel 1374 70.00 7. Ed Abarca/ to find. Just take Interstate 15 Leny Urrutia 1372 60.00 to Tropicana and go west 1 mile 8. Gil Romero/ on the right. The phone there is Ping Romero 1371 50.00 702-365-7111 9. Sol Cericos/ Jeff Taino 1368 40.00 On site entries are welcomed 10. Fel Garcia/ If you get the urge to try this Big Freddie Manansala 1366 30.00 ABTA Event come on down to FINANCIAL REPORT Cut Scores the Orleans and join us! Men: +99, Women: +51 See our ad and separate story Super Seniors: Angie Nillo, Javier for more info. Drive safely! Avila, Art Lindsey HIGH QUALIFIER—FREE ENTRY Men: Freddie Koehler +165 Women: Angela Koga +120 ABTA SPECIAL AWARDS 3-6-9 Ernie Juarez, Javier Avila 50.00 MATCH GAME — 137 Cradle Call No winner Est. 3,500.00 ABTA member Garrett, and MATCH SERIES — 524 Lisa Kakishita, of Orange No winner Est. 1,100.00 County announce that they have VEGAS ROOM had a new addition to their Ray Varela happy family. It is their first AMF 300 BALL WINNER child named Kylie Ann William Ele Prize Fund, 229 5,553.00 Kakishita. She was born Jan. 8th Paid Entries, 23 @ $44 1,012.00 and weighed in at 6lbs 14 oz and Optional Sidepots ` 1,410.00 stands 19.75 inches long. Doubles 770.00 Brackets 11,965.00 She was immediately fitted 3-6-9 50.00 for her ABTA Shirt and the fine Shirt & Trophy 88.00 Track-Arsenal Ball the popular Cash & Carry 1,200.00 Columbia Action Ball. Congrats TOTAL PAID OUT to all!!!!! $22,048.00

ABTA Director Bob Smith congratulates Mike Larson on his perfect game in the Friendly Hills Event. Mike will receive Special Awards and an ABTA personalized 300 ring for the fine feat. Page 6 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 The Proper Correction Most of the reason for losing the balance sideways (fall- ing off the ball), is that when the last step is taken straight forward, Up Your Average the foot ends up under that hip, its normal position. This is OK Congratulations by Rolf Gauger when just walking, but not when the added gravity of a bowling ball pulls downward on the opposite side. That extra weight is what Instruction to Help Raise Your Scores yanks the body off balance sideways, because the ball is too far away from the finish foot. This pulls the entire body off balance Butch Hewitt sideways. What Can Be Learned By The cure? Simply put your last step in front of the other foot! That step then ends up closer to the ball at the bottom of the swing, thus avoiding that sideways loss of balance. It takes a bit of prac- “ 300 ” Attending a PBA Tournament tice, but better balance always helps scoring. An error is not a mistake until you refuse to correct it. First and Last Wise old saying The first motion in the normal 4 step approach is actually two motions, done simultaneously. These are the first step and the NFL Scratch Trios The PBA GEICO OPEN, held in February 2005 in Phoenix, pushaway. was one of the few I have had the privilege (and time) to be able to The last motion is the follow through. January 15th 2006 personally attend during its entirety. All the way from the mid week Whatever else may be important in good bowling, without a rabbit squad, through the Saturday pro am and the finals, any inter- proper pushaway and follow through, all the others, even if done ested bowler could have picked up a wealth of information. This is perfectly, won’t prevent a bad shot. Forest Lanes true of any PBA tournament, of course, including the regionals. If you should happen to see a PBA pro throw a successful shot The information I refer to, while it deals partly with things the without the pushaway, you can chalk it up to all those hundreds of pros do from which we can learn, more importantly involves errors practice games per month. But even hall of famer Pete Weber once they often make. Errors which could be easily corrected and could failed to make the finals for months. What brought him back? Hall Trophies very well spell the difference between winning and being an also of fame coach John Jowdy merely reminded Weber he wasn’t do- State-of-the-art Computerized ran. ing the pushaway. He started winning again almost immediately. Engraving (Roland Camm-2) A Few Specifics • Steering the ball So, practicing that pushaway is critical! Pointing, aiming or steering the ball toward the target during The follow through, on the other hand, is seldom done incor- the release is a common problem among huge numbers of bowlers, rectly by successful professionals. Watching any PBA tournament professional as well as amateur. Actually, we’ve discussed this re- will prove that. The fact is that in such tournaments, any wrong current error some time ago, but to see so many better profession- arm/hand finish will usually lower the player’s score enough to als still fall prey to it, puts it more into the category of a disease. eliminate any chance of winning. So, while you may see a PBA Curing this disease is especially important for virtually all bowlers, tournament winner occasionally get away with an incorrect regardless of average, mainly because bowling even in the nor- pushaway, a wrong follow through will virtually always destroy 310-533-9595 mally easier house conditions doesn’t necessarily help. any chance of making the finals. Some Causes Again, The PBA GEICO Open proved the truth of this. There are actually three common causes for this problem, which That is another point we’ve previously discussed. The reason I I’ll list. But first it’s important to understand the single common mention it here, is because that tournament again proved the point owned and operated by error, which forces the body to point/steer the shot in an effort to hit beyond any shadow of a doubt. The fact is, virtually all players Tim and Diana Albin the target. This is the simple but disastrous problem of not having who made the finals did it with a correct follow through. Not only the bowling shoulder face the target at the release point. Following that, the vast majority of those who followed through incorrectly, Located Inside Rossmoor Bowl are three reasons why this happens. didn’t even make the first cut! Located Inside AMF Bowl-O-Drome 1. In order to drift to the inside to open up the lane, as many big An Unfortunate and Disastrous Proof 21915 S. Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 hookers do, the bowling shoulder must turn away from the target The finals of one of the PBA World Championship Tournaments during the approach. This would be OK if that shoulder were turned paid a $120,000. first prize, plus a four year exemption. Wow! Why back to face toward the target for the release. The problem is, after do I mention that? Well, it just so happens that this tournament such an inside drift, many bowlers hit the line with that shoulder displayed the disasters that can befall anyone…even an outstand- still facing away from the target. So the only way to have any hope ing PBA super champion such as Brian Voss…when the follow Donkee Takes A Bye! of hitting that target, is to steer the ball. As most better bowlers and through fails. virtually all professionals know, steering (pointing) the ball toward After beating some of the best PBA players on the planet to the target, creates a real problem. Why? Because it forces the fol- make the final cut for 4th place in the finals, Voss began with sev- Next Tournament: low through out of the correct target alignment. Professionals some- eral strikes, only to pull one shot through the nose in the next frame times get away with this because of all that practice, but not al- for a 4-6-7-10 split…the big four. Ugh! January 28th & 29th ways. Even the best amateurs seldom do. (Actually, drifting too Now, this was hardly the first time that ever happened to Voss, much in either direction causes the same problem.) who has been one of my heroes for years. But in this instance, his 2. Some men bowlers and most women, turn the shoulder to opponent had strung several strikes, creating a pretty fair lead for 2 Day Event at Cal Bowl gain a bigger backswing, because it helps create more ball speed, himself. without muscling the ball. The problem is that often the bowling I never make judgements…and this instance is no different. shoulder doesn’t get back to facing the target in time for the re- Showing frustration after such a shot can certainly be expected, 562-421-8448 lease. Once more, the deadly act of ball steering is the result. and is normal for any player. So, I do not know whether Voss’s 3. This last one is a real killer. The number of players, even reaction to that split was the reason for what followed or not…maybe many top professionals, who end up at the line with the sliding foot yes, maybe no. I’m not a mind reader. Two Exciting WCST Ebonite Singles pointed toe in, is ridiculous. What is pertinent to this article, is that Voss’s next few shots We’ve discussed this before, but the vast majority of bowlers included more disastrous splits, all of which followed pulled follow Tournaments Set For The Month of February are still guilty. The human hip joint is built in such a way that it throughs…steering the ball. One of these follow throughs actually by Dick Sanders forces the entire body to turn inward when the foot is turned in- finished in front of Voss’s left shoulder, which for him is unheard LA HABRA—The WCST is scheduled for La Habra “300” Bowl ward (toe in). Result? The bowling shoulder cannot possibly stay of. Such follow through errors usually cost dearly. Voss lost the in La Habra, CA. on the week-end of February 18-19, 2006, and is in line with the intended target. The obvious problem, is that the game. nearing it’s full capacity of 4 bowlers to each pair of lanes for this bowler absolutely must steer the ball in an effort to hit the intended The Bottom line 32 lane center, which is 64 bowlers. If and when we reach that target. Over time, I continue to be contacted by readers, asking ques- number a decision to be made to add a 5th bowler to each pair of That same hip joint, however, does not force the body to turn tions concerning how to improve their bowling. Among other items, lanes making a maximum entry field of 80 bowlers. Squad Time when that foot is turned toe out! So the only possible correction for many of these are about becoming more accurate and consistent. for the qualifying round will start Saturday, February 18th at this problem is obvious, isn’t it? Practice turning the finish foot toe Well, the items covered above happen to be among the most 12:30PM, bowling 10 games straight. If 16 or more super seniors out (or heel in, if you prefer) on the last step. This allows the bowl- critical of the necessary fundamentals for such improvement. This enter this tournament, then we’ll have a finals for that division on ing shoulder to correctly face toward the mark, assuring far better is because without achieving these fundamentals, it’s virtually im- Sunday. Less then 16 will be a step-ladder roll-off following the accuracy. possible to accomplish the correct accuracy creating body position qualifying on Saturday evening. Falling Off the Ball at the release point. The regular division finals will also bowl on Sunday, February This next item, (along with #3 above) is called “falling Sure, there are other requirements for correct execution. But as 19th, starting at 8:30AM. Tournament Entry Fee for Current WCST off the ball”, an all too common problem which kills accuracy and mentioned above, without these fundamentals, whatever else you members is $165.00, and for guests add on $15.00. New bowlers pin action. It is the loss of balance sideways during the release. do correctly won’t help much. The most powerful shot won’t get wishing to join as well as members due to re-new their annual dues Statistically, about 75 percent of all bowlers do this and aren’t even results without going where intended…consistently! will pay $60.00. That fee is good for one year from the time you aware of it! sign up. Age eligibility for bowlers to enter. Men, Regular Divi- sion, Ages 45 to 59, ladies 40 to 49, Super Seniors, Men, ages 60 and up, ladies 50 and up. Side-Pots and Brackets will be the extra money action on Saturday. WIN-PLACE-SHOW Dean Cleaning of Bakersfield, owned and operated by WCST Member Jim Zimmerman will be the co-sponsor along with our all year around coverage sponsor Ebonite International. Jim will be SCRATCH adding $1,000.00 to $1500.00, instead of the original plan which FOREST LANES was $2,500.00. That will still make a great prize fund pay-off based 5-GAMER on 72 entries, the maximum field. This tournament to be held at EVERY FRIDAY NO-TAP AMF-Westchester Lanes, in Bakersfield CA. on the week-end of February 25-26, 2006. Sanctioned Tournament This bowling center is known for the best Fish and Chips in $20.00 ENTRY FEE California. The tournament is set to have 54 regular division bowlers For Correct and 18 super seniors. At the time of this article, there were 25 regular division bowlers signed up and 17 super seniors. This will (INCLUDES SIDEPOTS) be one squad only to start at 10:00AM, Saturday, February 25th, Dates, Time & and will bowl two 5 game blocks. SIGN-UP AT 2:30 PM The tournament pays one cash place for every 3 places for each Information, division. The Entry Fee for current WCST Members is $170.00. BOWL THREE GAMES AT 3PM Guests to add $15.00 to that fee. Finals on Sunday, February 26th, starts at 8:30AM for both divisions. There will be a 5 game op- 3-6-9 POTS SITTING AT $100 Please Contact tional singles sweeper of Friday, February 24th to start at 3:00PM. Call the WCST Office for details. 760-363-8141. To enter any of the above call the WCST Office now at 760-363-8141, or E-Mail: SIT OUT THE TRAFFIC VICTOR BOWL [email protected]. 12277 Mariposa Rd. There are only 15 team openings for the WCST Ebonite All Star FOREST LANES Doubles, scheduled for Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria, CA on the Victorville week-end of March 25-26, 2006. You may also inquire about the 22771 CENTRE DRIVE, LAKE FOREST open 5 game sweeper on Friday March 24, and the Bar BQ Tri-Tip CALL 714-770-0055 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT (760) 241-7396 Steak Dinner, also on Friday evening, February 24th. Keep in mind. Only 48 teams for this tournament. 1st place $2000.00. Thursday, January 19, 2006 BOWLING NEWS Page 7 Orange County Annual All proceeds (after low lin- 298 Awarded to eage, thanks to Yorba Linda For Our Troops A Second BVL Tournament Bowl), are donated to our hos- pitalized veterans. So you see — Dottie Taylor by Joy McGregor not only can one have fun, win In Iraq YORBA LINDA—The turn- by Sue Mellott Win For Jim money and prizes but you can by Sue Mellott out for this “FUN”tournament also feel good all over knowing TUSTIN—I’ll bet you don’t SAN BERNARDINO—Fri- NABI San Diego …. Park- held this past weekend, January st you are helping our know who received “Bowlers to day December 23rd, 2005 in the way Bowl hosted the 1 official 14th and 15th at Yorba Linda veterans...and as Martha says, Veterans Link Center” and” “Friday Niters — 2731” league. NABI tournament of 2006 & Bowl was very weak. We hope “It’s a Good Thing”! BVL Volunteer of the Month”. Dottie Taylor was presented Jim Hall kicked off the year by the second weekend, January A reminder: OC-USBC This is the first time a center and her 298 award by CWBA Dis- winning his second champion- 28th and 29th, will improve WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT trict Director, Sue Mellott. ship. Jim was seeded #2 & greatly. Please note that even if ENTRY DEADLINE IS volunteer have been selected to- you did not receive the tradi- gether in the same center. I Dottie bowled her 298 game bowled two terrific matches for JANUARY 24TH, 2006. The tional orange card, you STILL tournament starts February 18th would like to share this unique in September of this year and has the win. Even more impressive may bowl, just show up at Yorba been very patiently waiting for is the rapid advancement Jim has and runs through January 26th. story with you. Jean Farr Linda Bowl at the posted squad Team event is being held at For- A few months back literature her award. Thank you for wait- made in bowling with his “other times of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. You est Lanes and The Concourse on a BVL project was advertised ways, our bowlers are generous ing, Dottie. Hope next time you hand”. Some of us can only may bowl as many times as you hosts Doubles and Singles. in a magazine. This project was and in some cases go beyond. roll a 300. marvel (& be a bit envious) at wish: the first entry is $15.00 Please call the Association Of- for our troops in Iraq to give Kudos go to, two bowlers who how much he has improved! Top with optional prize fund of $5.00 fice at 714/554-0111 for more and all re-entries cost only them a chance, out of their busy wrote checks amounting to the seed Jared Evans also bowled details. well, but Jim prevailed for the $10.00; the prize fund remains schedule, to enjoy some good cost of a whole kit ($350.00 this at $5.00 but you may cash only fellowship time. BVL was offer- doesn’t include the eagle bowl- title. Jim’s first match was once. Citrus Belt’s Hollinger ing kits of bowling parapherna- ing ball) Thanks to, Diane against a consistent, but fading, The women have 5 divisions lia. Each kit contains a lane, Deutsch and Elnore Martino. Peter Nash, who admitted he and the men, 4. You compete in Does Well in PBA’s pins, bowling ball, and score Also, a thanks to Libby Buckley, was tired after bowling an un- a division according to your sheets. Also, a bowling ball with Orange County WBA, past accustomed 12 games. The other Orange County book average Dick Weber Open a face of an Eagle, in color,~ it’s President, who belongs to finalists were Jeff Greer, Gil and if you place 1st in your di- by Frank Weiler beautiful! A promo kit could be “Tustin Area Women’s Club” Gissendaner, Tony Nunez & vision, you are entitled to com- FOUNTAIN VALLEY— pete in the State BVL Finals held obtained for $499.00. she presented this project to the Stan Martin. Longtime Citrus Belt scratch Collecting guaranteed $50 this year in Sacramento. You bowler Bill Hollinger did well All of this comes in a bag, ladies club, they graciously con- also receive a plaque and a re- free shipping. The BVL people tributed enough money for a kit. sidepots were Bob Ulery (2), ally neat blue shirt embroidered competing against the world’s would like to have these kits pur- By the end of two weeks Luisa Lim, Bert Chadwick, with the participation year and, best bowlers in the PBA’s Dick chased by bowlers contributing enough contributions, by the Evans, Greer, Hall, Gissendaner best of all — the prestige of the Weber Open last week at money to buy a number of kits bowlers, summed up enough to Dottie has been bowling for & Nash. actual win! Fountain Bowl in Fountain to send to our troops. purchase TEN kits. However six or seven years. Her son and Three bowlers shared the 3- The unofficial standings as Valley, California. Upon reading the article Jean this isn’t how our story ends. his wife were the two people that 6-9 perpetual pot, Mike of January 15th as follows: In fact, he actually led the Fan, league co-ordinator, at Jean and Jack had discussed or got Dottie interested in our great Castleton, Evans & Chadwick. Women — Classic Div. Cheryl Carmo - 679; A Div. Cecelia tournament after the first game Tustin Lanes, decided this was challenged Jack on, if so many sport. She enjoys the people and NABI Week 2006 has been of competition, firing a 261 out has a fun time with the bowlers announced, & will be July 14- Dick - 559; B Div. Kathryn worth looking into. She brought kits were purchased, by the Wong - 564; C Div. Irene Loder of the gate. Assigned to the in her Friday Niters League at 21at The Orleans in Las Vegas. this to the attention of her boss, bowlers, what would he come up - 515; D Div. Michelle Valdez - tourneys opening squad Jack Mann, who agreed, and with to match? So, Jack wrote a Foothill Lanes. Forms & information will be 493; E Div. Cindy Bender - 325. Several people, in the league, available soon both at our local (Squad “A”), he started off Jean, being great at promoting, check for 2 more kits, making a Men: Classic Div. Merrill with seven strikes. Shooting began by announcing to each have given her pointers in her tournaments, or you can go on Nunally - 679; A Div. Richard total of twelve kits altogether. 714 for the first three games league of how these kits would GOOD JOB TO ALL! What a bowling and she is grateful for the web to www.NABI.org & do Caldwell - 685; B Div. Pete (238 average), Bill was still in be a great gift to send to our wonderful group of people we their help. Dottie rolls a fourteen a direct download. This is an Stewart - 529; C Div. Tom troops for Christmas. have in the Tustin Lane Center! pound Hammer and does a lot exciting week of amateur bowl- Ferrini - 495 and D Div. Robert the top five. However, as the Working together Jack and of practicing during her spare ing with many events to choose. Lewis - 364. lanes dried out his and most of You have made a great Christ- Now if you just KNOW you Jean came up with the idea of mas for our troops in Iraq. time. The next NABI San Diego the bowler’s scores came th can beat any of these scores, you down. He finished the three holding a “special” tournament, CONGRATULATIONS to She bowls in Parks & Rec- event is Saturday, January 28 know what to do: show up at no charge for lineage, and con- Jean Farr, Jack Mann and reation League and Del Rosa at Mira Mesa. Check our ad in Yorba Linda Bowl on Saturday, qualifying rounds in the tributions would be collected for EVERONE who made this BVL Lanes. She carries an average of the next issue of Bowling News Jan. 28th or Sunday, Jan. 29th, middle of the pack, averaging kits to be sent to our troops in project happen for our troops 170. She also bowled in “The for complete tournament details. or both, at squad times of 10 a.m. just over 200. Iraq. The tournament raised serving in Iraq. Jean, it is my National Bowling Association” See you at Mira Mesa . . . and 1 p.m. and be ready to show Bill’s most memorable mo- enough money for several kits. privilege to know of all the work at Arizona, in November of this We’ll save a cookie for you! off!! ment participating in the tour- No, this isn’t the end of our you do for our bowlers and for year. The BVL Tournament is not ney was signing autographs only fun and very relaxing; you story. Each evening the follow- our great sport. Thanks for your Dottie it was my pleasure to for youngsters. It gave him the meet you and give you your could win a 50/50 drawing and ing week Jean walked the lanes dedication. You may go on the buy opportunity tickets (6 for opportunity to remind these asking league bowlers if they BVL website for information. award. I wish you lots of luck in $5.00) for a chance to not only young bowling fans to obey would like to contribute. As al- www.bowlforveterans.org. your bowling endeavors. win three crisp $100 dollar bills their parents and to do well in but also a bevy of other great school. He wanted the kids to gifts. The 50/50 drawings occur hear such admonitions from a each squad while the opportu- nity tickets will be drawn dur- bowling role model as well as ing the final squad on Sunday. from their parents. You do not have to be present to These moments as a role Junior-adult claim a prize as your name and model were important to Mr. telephone number is on the back Hollinger because he is a fam- of the ticket, but if you are ily man, with a son. In fact, there... why then you can cart your prize home with you. What the Hollingers are a bowling a deal! family, with Bill meeting his SCRAMBler wife Dorothy at Arrowhead REVIEW Lanes in San Bernardino Continued from page 4 nearly thirty years ago. The whole family bowls in Citrus Tournament Richard Warner wins A.B.T.A. at Premiere Lanes. Dan Eide has Belt leagues. ideal day with N.A.B.I. Action Lanes gives accolades to Danny As the son of an Air Force Cordova for his 300. Frank Bellinder rolls his 13th 300. Daughter father, Bill didn’t have the op- Missy only has 12. What’s the score now? Frank Kietz remembers portunity to start bowling un- Saturday,Saturday, January August 27th 28th when women had to wear skirts to bowl W.I.B.C. tournament. Noth- til he was twenty-eight. None- ing above the knees. They actually had skirt checkers! Guess that theless, with one of the Check-In at 12:30 p.m. – Bowl at 1:00 p.m. was before women “got their rights”. smoothest bowling styles in AUGUST 11: Corky Demaio wins S.S.T. by one pin. Bowling the Citrus Belt, he was aver- Legend Bobbe North dies in her sleep. Ken Maxey maxed out For- aging over 200 within five 1 adult/1 junior per team - $25 entry fee per team est Lanes 6-Gamer. Troy Kendrick does it again at Irvine. Norm years. Over the years Rauch rips N.A.B.I. Dennis Barrett bags A.B.T.A. J.T. Jackson rides Hollinger has rolled nine per- Handicap is 80% of 200 to DonKee win. Larry Gray shoots 300, number 50 at Palos Verdes. fect games and two 800 series. Bill Huntington and Glenn Lewis enter Orange County Hall of Fame. His high book average is Pinz bowlers Josh and Karie Fisher met and married. Junior bowler Each Game is a Different Format 219, but this season he is cur- Adriana Jaime received 300 ring. Del Rosa’s Mark Learned 255- 234-300/789. rently bowling at a 223 clip at 1st Game 2nd Game 3rd Game AUGUST 18: John Whisler whacks W.C.S.T. Super Senior Empire Bowl in Redlands. Bill loves tournament No-Tap 3-6-9 Regular Vaughn does Super Senior Division. Funny man Mark May makes final curtain call. A.B.T.A. Bowlium title goes to David Caballero. bowling and has competed on Jeff Garrison shoots his 2nd A.B.T.A. 300. Lefty Dave Sedmak the Super Senior Tour, West pockets DonKee bucks. Joe Lyou still believes the Kingpin Chal- Coast Senior Tour, Pacific 1st Place Team receives lenge will be a winner. Everyone in the biz is rooting for a miracle. Coast Bowlers Tour, the Ama- Sponsors galore. Great promoters. T.V. contracts. Hotels. Airlines. teur Bowlers Tour, as well as NEW Bowling Balls One million dollars to the winner. (See what happens in Septem- in PBA events. 2nd Place Team receives ber.) Canoga Park congrats Roman Agiert 300. Danielle Schilling Parker Bohn III and Earl shocks J.A.T. Sadia Ward wins Farm Club. Matt Jones receives 300 Anthony are Bill’s favorite awards. “Chuck Williams” killed in auto accident. Johnny Hernandez professional bowlers because Trophies 300 at Del Rosa. Lloyd Thierry best lumberjack at Linbrook. Big of their stylish and smooth de- 300. 630 Scratch Trios at Del Rio has more stars than the Milky liveries. He is one of many For More Information or Way. It’s a strike fest every week. Competition is fierce. Scores right handers who admire left proud to report. handed bowlers. Locally, he To Sign-Up Call AUGUST 25: Kenny Bayer loses battle to Leukemia. Sunset admires the styles of Corky De Bowl (Clairemont) in San Diego closes doors after 50 years. Now, Maio and Kirby Warner. San Diego area of over a million people has only four centers, Park- Bill would like to thank Mary Lou Teller way Bowl, Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa and Brunswick Classic Lanes. Dave Martin, Corky De Maio, 11459 E. Imperial Hwy. Norwalk (562) 868-3261 Mark Baker books highest average in Orange County, 239. Brandi Wolfe, 222 highest for women. Kevin Gregan grabs N.A.B.I. green. and Marv Sargent for being Dennis Barrett comes from behind, leads DonKee to bank. Joe great friends and helping him with his game and equipment Continued on page 10 over the years. Page 8 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT 2500 E. 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LAKEWOOD — It’s time for our weekly honor score report Bob Webb 244/545, Pat Erwin 502, Geri Krezan 507, Ed CAL BOWL FRIDAY NO-TAP from Cal Bowl. If you need help with your bowling equipment Brown 202-245/634, Pre Collier 212/527, Robert Thomas 210/ January 13, 2006 go to the pro shop, they’ll be happy to help you. Your league 531, Andy Ferraro 212/540, Frank Granstaff 537, Dick Fleming FINAL RESULTS scores aren’t reported on this page? Talk to your secretary, 208/566, Willie Young 224/561, Dorothy Ruggerio 506, Jim 1. Tommy Newman 853 $40.00 he/she knows what to do. Burke 254-202-224/680, Elsie McLean 533, Bertie Martinez 2. Dominic Antonio 851 30.00 ELKS & FRIENDS 500, Ed McLean 534. 3. Peris Meeks 826 25.00 Chris Kelly 255-212-191/658, Bill Kaelin 206-248-200/654, CAL STARS 4. Eddie Katz (tied) 809 8.75 Ed Brown 213-216/628, Ralph Buckles 213-226/620, Stacy Barbara Bishop 160-245-234/639, Leona Bellelli 192-163- Rick Llaneta (tied) 809 8.75 Kelly 206, Don Louis 200, Gary Kelly 225. Craig Hendrickson 202/557, Gail Olson 180-184-194/558, Vi Wilson 191-181- SIDEPOTS converted the “Big 4” — 4-6-7-10 split. 163/535, Betty Phillips 180-170-164/514, Betty Moss 174-188- 1. Dominic Antonio, hdcp. 344 25.00 LONG BEACH CITY EMPLOYEES 144/506. 2. Rick Llaneta, scr. 300 25.00 RJ Perkins 223/586, Rick Sharp 206/574, Roy Hess 209/ SENIOR MENS TRIO 3. Tommy Newman, hdcp. 315 25.00 562, JJ Scott 238, Michael Campbell 228, Mike Kane 225, Jimmy Hamilton 251-236/670, Bob Stickney 217, Pat Kinard 3-6-9 POT — $363.00 Ed Kuder 222, Tom McNaughton 220, Patrick Afan 214, Ace 214-248/654, Doug Johnson 231, Ellis Houston 248/636, Tariq No winners Price 213, Danny Collins 212, Ron Glover 211, Dion Morris Shamsiodeen 225-226/602, Ed Brown 223, Ron McClain 224, INSURANCE Sr. 203, Joe Contreras 201, Robbi Sparks 200, Cesar Usi Walter Millsap 253-234/651, Joe Swift 254/637, Chuck Aurelio Gil 25.00 192, Jerry Waken, Eural Wilson and Abet Tayong 191 each, Patterson 267-210/686, Joe Irwin 225-226/616, Rudy Munson SCRATCH SERIES POT Barbara Sims 190. 213-211/614, Audrey Gibson 223, Tom McNaughton 222, Jerry Tommy Newman 808 25.00 RECYCLED TEENS Gibson 231, Richard Munch 215-247-233/692, Billy Cowens NEXT TOURNAMENT Harold Runyon 500, Rinze Dykstra 512, Gene Nichols 506, 202-205/606, Archie Stull 236-221/630, Paul Reynolds 225- January 20 at 1:00 p.m. Rico Cayton 537, Chuck Ashton 203/550, Dominic Antonio 221/641, Clarence Turner 233, Mel LeBeauf 259-230/683, 530, Terry Binuya 206/594, Eduardo Buhay 512, Frank Jim Burke 241-232-225/698, Ralph Wingert 235/624, Rick Grandstaff 520, Dick Fleming 504, Wendell Ledbetter 523, Llaneta 221/631. Art Garcia 511, Tom Spencer 203/538, Fred Snow 501, Al WEDNESDAY MIXED FIVE Dingo 508, Vern Wiley 526, Ed Brown 202/588, Dominic Guy Hunsinger 212-245-195/652, Steve Lizotte 212-196- Honor Scores 2005 Saraceno 225/612, Ning Barcelona 214-234/608, Emil Th- 212/620, Kiben Love 222-198-193/613, Shannon Santos 235- ompson 206/517, BJ Theiss 289-231/715, Walter Millsap 200- 201-210/646, Bob Brockman 200, Millie Buckles 201, Ray 216/558, Ernest Jackson 203/560, Jim Burke 236-209/642, Clair 206, Mike Dieterich 204, Lila Dodson 235-206, Richard 300 Games Don Kelly 246/584, Ed McLean 215-208-231/654, Boylee Dubuke 214, Clyde Lumpford 211, John Lynch 217, Dawn Date Lanes Name Award Inocente 205/514, John Mathews 246. Medina 200, Matt Mosley 200, Don Ott 210, Doug Sanders 1 1/20/2005 17/18 Fero Williams $300 YOUNG AT HEART 205, Cindy Santos 211, David Wall 208, Jay Wilson 215-211. 2 2/3/2005 39/40 Daryl McCloud $300 Art Nelson 177-146-169/492, Gene Hammons 214-186- CAL BOWLEROS 3 3/1/2005 25/26 Victor Hidalgo $300 189/589, James Johnson 164-163-160/487, Eva Hammons Betty Phillips 233/617, Mary Smyth 234/591, Carole Fischer 4 3/8/2005 21/22 Butch White $300 5 3/20/2005 21/22 Al Williams $300 89-80-80/249, Josh Hudson 155-206-222/583, John Brider 236/582, Barbara Bishop 202/554, Bonnie Everitt 212/554, 6 4/5/2005 39/40 Chauney Merritt $300 125-179-213/517, Mac McNealy 195-143-155/493, Mel Glenda Harvey 550, Joyce Weinmann 200/520, Millie Buck- 7 4/6/2005 25/26 Sonny Dew $300 LeBeauf 191-157-206/554, Jacque Donaldson 97-104-124/ les 519, Lani Ipjian 507. 8 4/11/2005 17/18 Emmerson Wafer $300 325, Leroy Canaday 140-142-145/427, Maria Larason 152- SUNSET MIXED FOUR 9 4/12/2005 11/12 Jerry Cant $300 123-157/432, Ellis Houston 160-212-181/553, Tom Pettway Michael Buck 216-213-203/632, Brandon Mims 215-205/ 10 4/20/2005 37/38 Steven Hood $300 179-168-189/536, Willie Creer 168-159-163/490, Rachel 614, Don Matthews 223, Scott Clydesdale 222, Donnie 11 5/24/2005 31/32 Alvin Adams $300 12 6/7/2005 27/28 Bruce Foster $300 Bright 141-110-107/358, Connie Lopez 119-114-104/337, Johnson Jr. 215, Carlos Urzua 215, James Matthews 213, 13 6/20/2005 65/66 Jerry Cant $300 Rosalind Harris 71-112-105/288, Dottie Castillo 139-155-144/ Bill Perkins 212, James High III 205, Dan Fischer 203, Rob- 14 6/28/2005 7/8 Steven Hood $300 438, Gene Skulick 158-171-201/530, Curtis Whaley 225-163- ert Doneske 202, Joe Coco 201, Carole Fischer 201. 15 8/9/2005 37/38 Anthony Smith $300 177/565, Audrey Johnson 147-134-128/409, Ed Johnson 135- JUNIORS 16 8/10/2005 19/20 Prewitt Kinermon $300 141-180/456, Willie Young 214-201-214/629. Bobcats 17 8/10/2005 19/20 Willie Washington $300 18 8/19/2005 15/18 Al Williams $300 GRANDMAS & GRANDPAS Stefan Cadero 170-174, Brandon Lebeau 211-200, Tyree 19 9/4/2005 25/26 Mark Dyer $100 Ray Culp 543, Wayne Moon 524, Al Brchan 576, Robert Lebeau 125, Haley Rader 120-145, Julian Hildalgo 141. 20 9/21/2005 19/20 Archie Stull $300 Thomas 620, Ron McClain Sr. 586, Clifford Schad 513, Don Classified 21 10/13/2005 51/52 Clyde Lumpford $300 Keith 517, Stanley Murren 554, Chuck Patterson 605, Etta Ronald Lewis 177, Kayla Rayburn 200, Latrale Freeman 22 10/20/2005 3/4 Harold DuBose $300 Fox 543, Joe Erwin 718, Wendell Ledbetter 719, Pat Erwin 134, Patrick Michel 148, Chrisgen Whitfield 228-200, Tyrone 23 10/22/2005 9/10 Eric Forkel $100 24 10/22/2005 15/16 Bobby Knipple $100 526, Jim Burke 743, Clay Evans 518, Donna May 548, Chuck Pulley 204, Tommy Bowler 171-179, Jason Sekulic 190, John 25 10/23/2005 25/26 Kevin Gannon $100 Ashton 569, Paul Morrison 552, Ed Hansen 590, John Rey 169-168-174/511, Sadia Ward 246-256/683, Chris Por- 26 11/20/2005 25/26 Michael Morgan $100 Sherman 529, Ben Alferos 537, Curtis Whaley 579, Wilfred ter 199. 27 12/2/2005 29/30 Emmerson Wafer $300 Panton 537, Gene Skulick 569, John Welty 642, BJ Theiss ADULT-JUNIOR 28 12/8/2005 33/34 Lee Walker $300 614, John Dunn 526, Tee Magee 530, Steve Jaspar 589, Juniors 29 12/12/2005 19/20 Jamar Hayles $300 30 12/19/2005 13/14 Wendell Ledbetter $300 Boylee Inocente 517, Frank Quiambao 539, Lee Theiss 552, Raymon Carter 210-249/619, Mary Grabinski 140, Dione 31 12/28/2005 17/18 Vernon Adams $300 Bob Stickney 509, Tony Morones 618, Willie Burkhalter 561, Woodley-Jones 222, Chrisgen Whitfield 266, Danny Martinez $8,300 Sam Huckleby 583, Al Williams 570, Rico Cayton 594. 159, Gabriel Martinez 206, Chris Blankenship 206, Spencer FUNSTERS Van Rijsberg 119. 800 Series Rusty Campbell 200/549, Tom Spencer 537, Terry Binuya Adults 1 3/16/2005 31/32 Vernon Adams 825 200/559, Maurice Chartrand 203/536, Vancie Keith 205/509, BJ Theiss 228, Paul Mehl Jr. 220, Gary Kowarsch 211- 2 3/23/2005 39/40 Fero Williams 847 Don Keith 203/538, Wendell Ledbetter 225-212/620, Art 235-255/701, Armondo Ramos 212, Donna Wright 215-214/ 3 4/3/2005 27/28 Butch White 815 Garcia 510, Gene Skulick 205-213/590, Dollie Castillo 502, 606, Gary Van Rijsberg 201, Rudy Munzon 268. 4 12/28/2005 17/18 Vernon Adams 847

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DOWNEY—Billy Myers Jr. started the night with swept Clyde’s Video Games who were led by Jay a perfect 300 game and led his team to a sweep of Wilson with 697. Using a solid team effort, TEAM STANDINGS J.C. Spas. Billy ended the night with his 2nd straight Tangeo.com were doing some sweeping of their own A Division B Division 746 set and was helped by George Parker who shot as they defeated Pro Approach – Downey 5-0. Steve 1. Ebonite $ ...... 14 1. Freek Racing ...... 13 259/711. Norm Black Sr. was tops for the Spas with “Great White” Gurrieri fired 665 to supply the 2. J.C. Spas ...... 10 2. Tri-Star Vending...... 12 3. Columbia 300 ...... 10 3. Pro Approach-Lakewood .... 10 670. David Marinez fired 650 to lead Columbia 300 “Draino” to Reback’s Plumbing in flushing them 5 4. Al’s Bar Supply ...... 9 4. Overboost.com ...... 9 to a 4-1 win over Al’s Bar Supply. Jason “Chosen to zip. And in the final match, Forest Lanes man- 5. Prudential Real Estate ...... 9 5. Erickson’s Food ...... 9 One” Fowler 657 and Memo Rosales 653 were high aged a 3-2 split behind the solid bowling of Mike 6. Linder Insurance $ ...... 8 6. Tangeo.com $$ ...... 8 for Al’s and the pair. With Danny Ontiveros leading Belair 682 and Ed Regehr 657. 7. Boulevard Brakes ...... 7 7. Western Pacific ...... 8 8. Family Amusement ...... 7 8. G.H.C...... 7 the way with 669, Prudential Real Estate managed In side-pot action, Norm Black Sr. and Greg Neuer 9. Moneynet Res. Loans ...... 6 9. Bowlers Depot-West Covina 6 to win four of five points from MoneyNet Residen- caught a break with Billy not in the pot, and split 10. Threadworks $$ ...... 5 10. Clyde’s Video Games ...... 4 tial Loans, despite Vernon Adams who stroked 654. first place with 238. Scott Norton took in 2nd place 11. Team Storm ...... 3 11. Pro Approach-Downey ...... 4 Frank “I could bowl” Barefoot Jr. powered his way money with 235. Emerson “Chocolate” Wafer shot 12. Roto Grip ...... 2 12.Reback’s Plumbing ...... 3 to a very consistent 679 and led Linder Insurance to 257 to win Game 2 while Vernon Adams garnered 13. Forest Lanes ...... 3 Week 3 of 8 in Round 3 14. Team 2 ...... 0 four points. Anthony Carlton Jr. with 664 helped sew 2nd with 247. Game 3 had 3 winners as George up the lone win for Threadworks. Boulevard Brakes Parker’s 259 grabbed the Super Pot with 259, Dean used a huge first game win, and then held on to win Sanderson the regular 3rd game pot with 257 and the next two nail biters and swept past Team Storm. Scott Norton was again a bridesmaid with 247. Dean THIS WEEKS With Dean Sanderson leading the way with 257/719, Sanderson finished with 719 to take home the Se- Family Amusement swept past Roto Grip 5-0. ries Pot. Congratulations to all the winners! TOP TEN BOWLERS In the “B” Division, it was Freek Racing speed- Well thanks to Billy for rolling 300 and fulfilling 1. 746 Billy Myers Jr. ing off to take the Division lead by sweeping past my prediction of some honor scores being bowled, 2. 719 Dean Sanderson Erickson’s Food. Freek Racing used a balanced at- but we’re still waiting for the league’s first 800 set. 3. 711 George Parker tack as all four members rolled between 621-634. With five more weeks left in this round, don’t be 4. 697 Jay Wilson Larry Campbell kept his team within 1 point of the surprised if it doesn’t happen soon. It could be next 5. 696 Emerson Wafer leaders by shooting 686 and paced Tri Star Vending week, so be sure to come down to Del Rio Lanes in in defeating Western Pacific 4 to 1. Overboost.com Downey and watch the action live. Both divisions 6. 688 Scott Norton got a supercharged effort from Scott Norton, who have six teams within five points of the leaders, so 7. 686 Larry Campbell shot 688 to defeat G.H.C. 4-1. With Emerson the next few weeks will make or break us. Thanks 8. 682 Mike Belair “Chocolate” Wafer 257/696 and Mr. Miami Vice, again for checking in and reading up on this great 9. 679 Frank Barefoot Don Johnson 677 on fire, Pro Approach – Lakewood league! 10. 677 Don Johnson 7502 E. Florence Ave. (562) 927-3351 Downey, CA 90240 Page 10 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 PICKWICK BOWL 921 W. Riverside Dr. GABLE HOUSE BOWL Burbank – 818-842-7188 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance • 310-378-2265 TORRANCE — Are you ready for some high scores? Check By TISH out these scored by our league bowlers here at Gable House Bowl. We hope you see your name every week in this column. BURBANK—I hope everyone is back in the swing of things STUDIO CITY — Hi. It looks like all the leagues here at Anchors Winter Bill Schreiner ...... 245 PINZ Bowling Center are back on schedule now that all the Jim Parker ...... 211/504 Bob Finnell ...... 241/667 and bowling well. The scores at Pickwick show off a good start and Timothy Donnellan ...... 191/505 Laughlin HI Rollers Winter here they are… byes are done. Lots of scores to report and we’re eager to Cathy McCurdy ...... 180/486 (wk #11) The Senior Swingers have no complaints with great scratch present them to you. Carol Tanner ...... 167 Walt Snow ...... 217/589 scores from Jim Emery 242/656, Larry Mc Donald 222/602, Julie Adult-Jr.: Pat Jilek 203-202/536, Brad Lander 188/502. Agnes Gelish...... 480 Dave Dettman ...... 209 Dickason 189/511, Ruth Myren 175 and Jean Vogt 467. Handicap S.C.B.L.: Fred Coleman 223-224-236/683, Tony Laanan Tim Dettman ...... 570 Aviation Strikers Winter highs went to Ted Muller 242, John Carmody 668, Florence Milligan 212-245/651, Keane Murakami 269-204/ 639, Tim Stake 225 Lee Kovach ...... 185 Eileen Dettman ...... 198/495 game, Chris Hooten 204, Neil inman 206, Tracy Wien 204, Carol Beck ...... 184 Kristy Romero ...... 174 240/632 and Audrey Bales 632. Maria Crisafulli ...... 466 Laura DeCasas ...... 174 Monday 860 reported scratch games from Dennis Brown 278/ Dennis Farine 216, Bob Hatch 200, Tom Sardo 208, Chris Betty Blotzke ...... 452 Diane Romero ...... 472 664, Mo Molia 258/702, Pearl Nale 223, Anita Storey 208, Glenda Land 210. Ball & Chains Summer (wk #12) Nale & Chari Jarvis both 547. Handicap honors go to Ann Robinson Funseekers: Matt Risch 252-223/669, Steve Santay 237- (wk #2) Roger New ...... 216/627 282/751 and Clarice Strickland 276/759. 222/655, Yoshiaki Oka 225-204/603, Claudio Vecchi 229, Mike Christopher Porter ...... 279/710 Rudy DeCasas...... 215 Lee 246, Daniel Garcia 200-214, Greg Reid 226, Ryan Barbato Freddie Samson ...... 252/602 Daryn Harkins ...... 564 Ladies Orbits reported handicap highs from Cathy Stevens 244/ Connie Bosserdet ...... 181/471 Linda Dettman ...... 200/473 650, Marylee Chipman 237/674, Cindy Raposa 233 and Diana 234, Damond Taylor 202, T.J. Krantz 222, Loren Larson 217, Deanna Porter ...... 167/479 Diane Romero ...... 165/434 Trowbridge 647. Keane Murakami 200, Christy Kane 209/554, Ray Chavez Diane Gaines...... 167 Mira Costa Winter I.C. F. stays top notch with scratch scores from Duane Hardin 203, Chuck Alexander 200, Bernie Abbruzze 179/475. (wk #3) Ann Knight ...... 218/492 201/558, Tony Lazzara 192, Dave Fenton 509, Bernie Poulsen 182/ Breakfast Club: Elayne Klein 174/508, Nancy Sherwood Keith Rochester ...... 255 Mary Kilby ...... 193 453 and Kay Samuelsen 169/482. Handicap highs went to Tino 187/497. Eric Lau ...... 246/617 Betty Newton ...... 479 Twilighters: Jim Moore 221-224/644, Ories Ellies 232/ Thomas Podzimek ...... 646 Mixers Winter (wk #12) Lombardo 224, Chuck Liberto 567 and Frances Matarazzo 216/ Bayou Bowlers Winter San San Paolo ...... 246 578. 615, Robert Adelman 225-219/591, Radi Cohanim 239, Mike Harold Hamner ...... 278 John Bonus ...... 238/617 In the fast lane, the Guys & Dolls reported scratch scores by Lee 219, George Cruz 210, Sarah Alexander 180/506, Tina Ervin Adams ...... 254/686 David Owens ...... 655 Dennis Littleford 268/682, Scott Wheeler 258, Don Lollar 258/693, Rukstalis 501. Richie Driver ...... 671 Vera Hutton ...... 184 Anita Storey 231/580 and Janet Casey 203/579. Handicap high Tavern Guild: Sam Consos 237-221-203/661, Ed Kathe Stewart ...... 180 Joyce Gates ...... 231/590 fives go to Gary Edemann 288, Brad Wilson 765, Michelle Dusseau 201-223-202/626, Jim Foltyn 237-211, Alan Ida McKeel ...... 225/550 Leta Harris ...... 474 Campbell 221, Jeff Pifko 219, Steve Santay 221, Brian Bowl’em-Hold’em Fall Margaret McAnelly...... 442 Mauerhan 253, Helen Owens 253 and Cindy Loaney 718. Jason Wilmot ...... 265/488 (wk #13) Wed. Nite Handicap rocked the house with scratch scores from Spiaggia 202, David Quam 204, Kevin Burchfield 201, Tina Brandon Rojo ...... 220 Art Kopatz ...... 226/597 Steve Di Bartolomeo 268/660, Edmond Howar 259/660, Dave Rukstalis 204/512, Greg Carson 211. Gordon Grable ...... 408 David Owens ...... 213 Brouse 709, Cara Cooper 235/661, Gina Brouse 223 and Jean Laurel Hall: Karen Collier 187/515, Barbara Weissman Christa Doop ...... 137/273 Rich Meagher ...... 213 Ubiadas 546. Handicap honors go to Kyle Pascucci 303/772 and 203/437. Pamela Chavez ...... 118/221 San San Paolo ...... 599 Coffee & Donuts: Lu Juan Lietzke 202/513, Shirley Goodtimers Winter Vera Hutton ...... 181/466 Loida Adriano 263. Johnny Rollin ...... 231/590 Rosemary Walters ...... 176 Thursday Senior Foursome reported awesome scratch scores Abramson 184/487. Chuck Johnson ...... 225/655 Joyce LaBelle ...... 473 from Jim Emery 255/675, Al Fama 183, John Kanda 483, Barbara Kings & Queens: Dana Lytle 209/591, Russ Wolkoff 200/ Joanne Haber ...... 190 Monday Mixed Trio Winter Teitel 177/445, Marcy Keables 177 and Barbara Rownd 432. Handi- 532. Brian Vosco had a 123-123-123 triplicate. Elly Portegies ...... 188 Randy Fiel...... 267 cap highs went to Al Barba 229/618. Well, that’s all for this report. Take care. Lydia Winner ...... 478 Otis Bryant ...... 256 Thursday 885 was pushing the limit with scratch scores from Polly Smith ...... 466 Aaron Abulon ...... 674 Dorothy Hardin ...... 466 Allan Will ...... 668 David Schendlinger 257, Demetrius Cash 245/667, Al Dimaggio PINZ Jrs. PINZ Srs. On To Vegas Winter (wk #22) Marina Yacoubian ...... 180 245, Darrow Tiongco 661, Socorro King 256/630, Moira Harris STUDIO CITY — Hi. It’s time to STUDIO CITY — Hello and Mark Lesick ...... 265/717 Wendy Walker ...... 180 208 and Naomi Norihiro 539. Handicap honors go to Paul Costa report the scores from the junior how is everyone today? Are Chuck Blais...... 257/676 Victoria Salazar ...... 173 269, Russ Rust 268 and Jim Viskocil 700. leagues at PINZ Bowling Center. It’s you ready to check out the high week 16 so here we go. Erin Behare ...... 212 Jean Mattingly ...... 492 Sunday Vegas took the chip lead with scratch scores from Steve senior scorers from PINZ Nenita San Pedro ...... 198 Marlene Pontius ...... 479 Senior Galaxies: Molly Gruber 200/ Bowling Center? Crystal McInerney ...... 517 River Rats Winter Di Bartolomeo 279/730, Patrick Kleisch 278, Roger Desgrosseilliers 518, Joanna Walker 178/495, Natalie Happy Timers: Gary Olsen Stacy Behare ...... 501 David Meade ...... 278/719 737, Julieta Ward 212/559, Jorva Di Rossa 208 and Mercy Hanson Kato 176/495, Ethan Bensinger 214/ 189/491, Sol Karnovitz 171/477, Andy Cunningham ...... 277/744 543. Handicap high fives go to Rickey Jeffery 744, Dee Lamore 471, Treven Goldsmith 188/471, Ken Burkernheim 171/458, (wk #23) Teddy Galvan 191/426. Charles Lee ...... 267 Charlotte Holdman ...... 243 266, Vickie Jovicic 701 and Roni Jeffery 697. Cynthia Burkenheim 157/453, Pee Wee Bumpers: Nicholas Jack Burkenheim 159/413, Dave DeFranco ...... 248 Patricia McAnally ...... 240/647 Here’s hoping we all have an even better week next week. Un- Martinez 92/169, Nicole Martinez 84/ Chris Graves ...... 664 Roxanne Meade ...... 656 Toni Stepka 154/410, Yolanda til then, I’ll see you on the lanes. 148, Luismi Camacho 74/147, An- Dragotta 140/405, Ruth Swick Ji Kim ...... 650 Scatterpins drew Parker 70/140. Sue Pinkston ...... 198/513 140/392. Crystal McInerney ...... 212/606 Senior Scratch: Nicole Kato 201/ Joslyn Seniors: Tony Erin Behare ...... 201/571 Kim Roberts ...... 170 734, Brittlan Halpern 201-210/716, Piscuskas 214/527, Sol Stein Pistols & Petticoats Winter Pam Crotty ...... 461 Gable House Jr’s Pickwick Jr’s Griffin Roth 190/708, Nathan Honda 188/492, Dick Bay 166/479, Larry Campbell ...... 270/712 SEA Pioneer I Winter 215/68, Erik Shaw 170/593, Nikolai John Dobson 175/457, Bojan Bob Doty ...... 258 Larry Rigsby ...... 256/707 by Chris Graves by Tish Plotkin Berk 147/499. Sofroniev 180/431, Toni Stepka Joe McKinzie ...... 655 Richard Costello ...... 247 TORRANCE—We’re going BURBANK—The Pepsi Junior Stars: Matthew Parker 144/ 163/430, Lee Waldorf 167/429, Brianna Forsyth ...... 214/600 Robert George ...... 679 403, Rachel Acacio 141/374, Max to go ahead and trade in our Tournament is just around the Freda Leibson 147/420, Betty Arrow Morgan ...... 191 Brenda Wolfinger ...... 211 Korn 117/347, Kimberly Walker 127/ Dushkin 147/418, Barbara 327, Gina Gabriel 111/303, Jillian JoAnn Courtney ...... 543 Lois Colwell ...... 200 usual marathon for a quick sprint corner and those who haven’t Abell 149/394, Mary Sorensen Rainbowettes Winter Sandy Randall ...... 200 Davidson 121/239. this week. Let’s get to the first yet are scrambling to qualify. Adult-Jr.: Baron Steinbrecher 232- 138/394, Vicky Milceff 144/377. Elaine Gambel ...... 182 Lidia Somers ...... 532 results for 2006 from the Gable The scores show the dedica- That concludes the report Lynn Senior ...... 517 205/623, Joshua Fisher 182/484, Peggy North ...... 181 Adam Lander 164/476, Ethan from week 17 of both leagues. Kathy Weber ...... 521 SEA Viking 1 Winter House youth program. tion of these young bowlers. See you next week. Family Feud: Juniors—Tyler The Bumpers are rolling Bensinger 162/443, Treven Gold- Christine Lillibridge ...... 489 Rod Nicas ...... 245/692 smith 163/436, Jamie Spector 154. Ramblin Gamblers Winter Brian Labor ...... 237/663 Cooke 223-577, Andrew high with scores from Stephen (wk #7) Jane Acosta ...... 207 Fontenot 186-533, Michael Holt Orozco 110/206, Matthew Cheryl Schleicher...... 266/654 Betty Brooks ...... 202/543 REVIEW Marge Hinzo ...... 233 Susan Fitzsimons ...... 516 191-505, Talia Asato 166-469, Graniel 91/168 and Danielle Maureen Behare ...... 576 Slots of Fun Winter and Amanda McInerney 150- Jackson 90/173. Continued from page 7 (wk #8) Kevin Huntelman ...... 268/723 433. Adults—Ron Range 215- The Preps offer it up with Merrill wins his first W.C.S.T. Hal Wilber Super Senior Division Roxanne Meade ...... 257/685 Mark Rametta ...... 267 224/636, Crystal McInerney scratch scores from Brandon king. Parkway Bowl hosts luncheon for Sunset bowlers, offers them Ginger Larmon...... 223 Barry Couch Jr ...... 726 245-593, Mike Holt 200-564, Ochoa 139/363, Andrew a new home. Deaf Bowlers Travel League starts 40th year. Lenny Charlotte Holdman ...... 595 Nenita San Pedro ...... 233/563 Redondo Elks Winter Janice Taylor ...... 224/573 Randy Beigle 204-564, and Samuel 128, Bryan Caldwell Riley taps out No-Tap win at Cal Bowl. Marc Montelongo travels (wk #17) St Margaret Mary Winter Doug Ayers 204-544. 317, Danette Peppler 146/339 to win at Victor Bowl. Dick Stoeffler, Bowling News Rabble Rouser, Steve Simpkins ...... 258/699 Janeen Marinkovich ...... 190 Pee Wees: Joshua Inouye 97- and Andrea Young 135/351. has a birthday. He lies about his age, but not about his opinions. Bruce Williams ...... 236/664 Bobbie Martinez ...... 186 183 Handicap honors go to Alic Ralph Wingert gives the pins the air. Blasts 300. Joy McGregor Mary Simpkins ...... 177/499 Traci Traina ...... 525 Junior Jammers: Douglas Albor 171, Peyton Reisch 444, reports scores from her league at Linbrook. Tell her thank you. It Jan Smart ...... 173/472 Andie Garcia ...... 509 wasn’t easy. Tom Cristi makes bowling fun. His Team Tournaments (wk #18) Torrance Faculty Winter Meyer 158-460, Sebastian Tori Adams 192 and Cynthia are the best. (And only team action around). Try one, you’ll live it. Steve Smart ...... 256/626 Kevin Cook ...... 177 Coronel 152-435, Ryan Salazar 492. SEPTEMBER 1: Carolyn-Dorin Ballard throws back to back Bruce Williams ...... 246/655 Brian Fladeland ...... 170/436 Gabaldon 160-434, Daniel The Juniors strut their stuff Jim DeRosa ...... 473 300s in a P.B.A. event, finishing fifth. Jeff Spiesman and Jamie Sandra Spicer ...... 190 with scratch scors from Arron Mary Simpkins ...... 189/511 Jaimie Calhoun ...... 201 Montoya 125-341, Brandon Rovner win J.A.T. Adult/Junior title. Filbert Tjakra fires up Forest Jan Smart ...... 525 Beckie Kendrick ...... 199 Huntelman 113-313, and John Bates 206, Chris Shaffer 198/ for A.B.T.A. win. Robert Ball hits match game for $3,500, not a Vegas Bound Winter (wk #23) Wendy Atkinson ...... 493 Yoon 109-304. 521, Tony Barriere 183/524, bad payoff for a 130 game. Joe Merrill declared W.C.S.T. champ at Brandon Gatling...... 268/653 Julie Scovel ...... 192 Classic Highs: Kevin Chow Kevin Don 477, Everly LaQuan Clay ...... 256 VIP’s Winter (wk #2) The Orleans. Hal Wilber Super Senior stopper. Jason Altman an- Keith Rochester ...... 647 David Owens ...... 258/656 202-513, Matthew Simon 191- Sahagun 185/491, Jillian nounces his retirement from Bowling Proprietors group. Mariana Lisa Licon ...... 234 Rich Meagher ...... 223/589 504, Talia Asato 189-492, Bran- Eklund 174/418, Megan Rodgers and Russell Brown win “L.A. Senate of T.N.B.A.” Mixed Christina Winn ...... 202/525 Shirley Brennan ...... 173/435 don Mullikin 162-469, Kayleigh Hazzard 145 and Lauren Doubles. Temperatures in the 100’s all week. Wheew!Roy Stoy Liz Campos ...... 502 Maria Almanza ...... 163 Gates 178-465, Sean Martin Arthur 400. sizzled at Canoga, 279-278-256/813. Time to sign up for fall leagues (wk #24) Luella Simko ...... 411 154-453, Michael Nomicos 181- Handicap high fives go to Ben Cudjoe ...... 247 Angela Cook ...... 411 in all centers. Gable House 300 list includes Mark Kawaguchi, David Michael Bondy ...... 247/647 (wk #3) 445, Cameron Huntelman 175- Mike Baisa 260/668, Justin Meade and Tim Thompson. Herbert Jones 300 in Brunswick. Craig Coates ...... 225/608 David Owens ...... 223/586 441, Jennifer Daniel 165-423, Ochoa 257/672, Robert SEPTEMBER 8: Bowlers all across the country donate mil- Helena Conley ...... 235/601 Earl Johnson ...... 212 Amanda McInerney 143-385, Nakanishi 657 and Casey lions of dollars to the Katrina Relief Fund. Santa Clarita raises $5,000 Christina Winn ...... 235/542 Royce Leeper ...... 582 and Cassy Eicher 154-363. Moran 224/620. in one week. Jason Carillo named San Gabriel Valley Bowler of the Erin Behare ...... 188 Angela Cook ...... 170/430 Year. Peter Montgomery 300 at Gable House. A.B.T.A. Labor Day Vegas Gold Winter Mary Leedy ...... 162 That will do it for this time That does it for now. Keep Gerald White ...... 245 Irene Anticouni ...... 421/236 around. Take care of yourselves the ball rolling and I’ll see you event at Brunswick West Covina produces two 300s. The two happy Bob Aguilera ...... 245/672 Anita Bowler ...... 292 and have a great week! out there. Continued on page 12 Amateur Bowlers Tour (ABT) - Orange County Branch $2,000.00 1st www.abtorange.com (714) 898-7874 Squad times: Two-Day Combination with Semis & Finals Sat. Jan. 21 with Win, Place & Show Sat. Jan. 21, 2006 & Sat. Jan. 28, 2006 Noon, 2PM & 4PM Pot and 150 entries Sat. 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NORWALK—Keystone Lanes hosted the Vegas league Monday and scoring was much improved. Doris Lewis led the Brunswick Zone Upland honor roll for the 6th consecu- tive week with 209-561, fol- Contact Bill at (909) 946-7006 lowed by Jamie Vallier 552, Katrena Whitmore 533, Wanda Worrall 203-527, Carol Brown Brunswick Zone Simi Valley 520, Dean Snow 517, Vi Wilson Contact Brad at (805) 584-2695 509, Jean Morby 212-505, Dutch Sullivan 500, Bernice Williams 222 and Norma Payne Brunswick Covina Lanes 205. There was a new high sea- son team game registered last Contact Javier at (626) 339-1286 week at Cal Bowl, which we failed to report, and it was 794 for Keystone A team. Brunswick Matador Bowl With only 24 games remain- Contact Joe at (818) 892-8677 ing this season, three teams are neck and neck for the 2005 title. Cal B still leads with 49.2 but Brunswick Classic Lanes Rossmoor B team closed in this week and post 48 wins. Cerritos Contact Jon at (951) 734-8410 Lanes has 43. The rest of the league still battles for better po- sition in the lucrative position prize fund. Del Rio B, 38.2; Keystone A, 37.2; Keystone B, 37; Cal E and Cal A tie at 35 wins, Westminster B, 34.2; Del Rio A, 33.2; Premiere 33 and the Email: [email protected] last five team positions are spread from 29.2 down to 17. Joan Roper was a visitor Call for Hours Monday, following recent knee replacement and hopes to return to bowling next month. Tracy Koolmees had BOTH knees re- placed last week and is doing well but in a lot of pain. Pat Willmore is slated for a knee replacement this week. REMINDER: If you failed to bowl BVL tournamewnt last weekend, you have a second chance on the weekend of Janu- ary 28-29. Check the BVL cards, that were distributed Monday, for squad times, site and other information. Also, plan to bowl the annual tourna- ment. More about that later. Bowling Shoes Sale NEXT WEEK: Del Rio Ladies & Mens $10 / pair (retail $29) Lanes, Monday 10 a.m. Jan. 23. Ladies Linds Classic $70 / pair (retail $125) DONKEE Used Ball Drilling Equipment For Sale ROLL’N DONKEE TOUR January 15, 2006 (At Action Lanes) FINAL RESULTS JSI Bowling Supply 1. Greg Reed 752 $800.00 2. Danny Cordova 726 400.00 3. Robert Page 719 120.00 619-697-3358 or 619-251-1099 4. Veronica Boone 718 110.00 5. Casey Singer 713 100.00 6. Nee Choo 712 80.00 6734 Boulder Lake Avenue • San Diego, CA 92119 7. Curtis Treece 712 80.00 8. Raul Rosales 697 70.00 Hours = Friday and Saturday • 12 noon - 4:00 pm or call for appointment 9. Keith Kenworthy Sr. 694 60.00 10. Roger Wrase 682 58.00 11. Rick Yanagita 682 58.00 12. George Parker 60% 681 34.00 13. Don C. Johnson 681 56.00 14. Lee Lui 676 55.00 15. Alex Castillo 675 54.00 16. Dave Miller 674 53.00 17. Brandon Golden 672 52.00 18. Barbara Burgess 671 51.00 SIDEPOTS WANTED 11:30 p.m. $21—1st game: Curtis Treece 249, Robert Page 266, Joe Swift A.M.F. “B” Mechanic 259. 1:00 p.m. $39—1st game: Robert Page 257, Greg Reed 292, Casey Singer 252. 2:30 p.m. $48—1st game: Danny Now Hiring Cordova 288, Don C. Johnson 255, Rob- ert Page 256. 4:00 p.m. $75—Roger Wrase 244, Jo Bagdadlain 261, Veronica Boone 282. Call Dave at 714-343-8907 MYSTERY GAME — 135 Kevin Nguyen 200.00 PREPAID GAME — 292 Greg Reed Prize Fund, 84 Entries 1,450.00 Sidepots, Brackets 280.00 Added 280.00 Mystery Game 200.00 High Game/Paid Entry 45.00 Paid Entries 360.00 TOTAL PAID OUT $4,626.00

WANTED BRUNSWICK A MECHANIC LUCKY STRIKE LANES HOLLYWOOD FAX RESUME: ( 323) 337-1325 PHONE (323) 467-7776 Page 12 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 Did You Know With Jason Couch’s win last Canoga REVIEW week over the top seed Parker Continued from page 10 Bohn III in the 2006 Dick We- Park Bowl PBA BOWL ber Open, the No. 1 seed is now 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 guys are Jello Gray and Freddie Catamisan. Lee Wallace taps to 0-3 in title matches this season. 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-883-1202 • OPEN 24 HOURS win at Cal Bowl for $525. Brunswick trio winning threesome— If the top seed fails to win the www.canogaparkbowl.com James Cox, David VanGaston and Norm Smith. A.M.F. Bowlium E-mail:[email protected] 63rd U.S. Open stepladder fi- announces “Texas Hold’em Gamblers” league. Winner to receive a Spare nals, it will mark the first time WINNETKA — Hello and welcome back to Canoga Park “World Series of Poker” entry. Who won? Jason Fowler jumps on the top seed has gone winless an Bowl’s weekly column of high scores and special events. We DonKee for ride to the bank. S.S.T. trumpets the winners, Vaughn entire season since the format have a great Sunday Morning Practice Special, 7:00 a.m. to Doody and Sonny Dew. West Coast Junior Elims crowns winners. was introduced in 1968. 12:00 noon at $2 a game. Great deal so bring your family and Girl’s champ, Samantha Hernandez; boy’s, Matt Jones at state fi- Shots Earlier this season, Norm friends over for a morning full of bowling fun. nals. SEATTLE, WA—ThisWeek Duke held the top seed in the Are you looking for a league to join where you get a new SEPTEMBER 15: P.B.A. and A.B.C. Sports Announcer for 36 The Denny’s PBA Tour lands at Dydo Japan Cup 2005, but was bowling ball at the end of the league? It’s the Pick-A-Ball years, Chris Schenkel dies at age 82. Marv Sargent wins Bakers- AMF Christown Lanes in Phoe- beaten by No. 5 Tommy Jones Doubles on Monday 7:00 p.m. or Thursday 9:00 p.m. Get a field P.B.A. Regional. (This writer remembers Marv and Alvin Lou nix, Ariz., for the 2006 Motel 6 (Simpsonville, S.C.) in the title partner or we’ll help you find one. Now for those terrific league as juniors bowlers at Parkway Bowl in the late 60’s.) What a Phoenix Classic. This marks the match, 222-215. Duke was again scores that we like to report. memory! Pete Weber’s shoulder injury on the mend. Wants to win Tour’s first time in Phoenix the top seed in the 2005 United Pick-A-Ball Doubles: Veronica Boone 214-255-204/848, “Bowler of Year” title. Record A.B.T.A. Labor Day event won by since the 2000 U.S. Open, when States Bowling Congress Bill Williams 211-212/802, Allan Hathan 227/791, Doug Michael Seglar, $2,800 payday. Paul Passarino posseses N.A.B.I. Robert Smith (Thousand Oaks, (USBC) Masters, but fell in the Gibson 201 game, Georgia Garey 204, Aurora Hamic 220. reward. El Palma makes DonKee champions circle. Brunswick high Calif.) defeated Norm Duke in title match to No. 2 Mike First Lutheran: Rick Godin 204-245-261/710, Jim dollar league at Del Rio sanctions its 20th year of competition. “River the title match, 202-201. Scroggins, 245-238. Majewski 220-224-201/645, Mike Hahn 215, Jean White 162/ Rats” league at Gable House landed 300’s for Richard Mora and Duke (Clermont, Fla.) enters Pressure Packed Roll-Offs 468. Marc Wasserman. All AMF centers in So. California are offering this week as the leader in the Last week’s roll-off between River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 202-256-248/706, 16 week “Dick Weber Scholarship Leagues”. Who won? Did they 2005-06 PBA World Point Jason Couch and Norm Duke Sobeck Banuelos 243-224/661, Gabriel Villa 224-238/658, have a rolloff? Did leagues go on the floor? Canoga Park Bowl Rankings, with an 8,000-point was the third televised roll-off Ted Weinsziehr 277/608, Mike McMahon 201-223/602, offers “Hawaii/Australia Trip” league for juniors. Harding, Glusman, lead over the former leader, since the PBA switched formats Monise Kelly 205/523, Yvon Yoman 523. Guerrero and Fell, all champs in J.S.T. season opener. (Amarillo, with the 2001-02 Tour season. Comedians: Rick Hoffman 247-258-244/749, Chris Husby SEPTEMBER 22: Missy Bellinder bowls over W.W.P.B. com- Texas). Wes Malott (Austin, The first televised roll-off in- 235-235-237/707, Rich Colella 246-262/694, Dan Stipkovich petition at Forest. Janine Ditch digs Senior Division. W.C.S.T. hosts Texas) sits 3rd in the points list volved Duke and David Traber 220-203-249/672, Dan Kline 203-242/644, Justin Archer 237- full field of doubles at Buena Lanes—Don Blanchard and Mike and last week’s winner Jason in the 2002 Cambridge Credit 226/643, Hung-Lay Quon 208-235/641, Danny Faretta 223- Rick best duo. Jim Myers rolls 279-299-247/825 at Parkway Bowl, Couch (Clermont, Fla.) is in 4th. Classic in Syosset, N.Y. Traber 236/638, Peggy DeGrasse 216/557, Sharon Rhatigan 203/ El Cajon. By George! It was George Hebert that won N.A.B.I. Long This week marks the ninth struck out in the 10th to tie the 550, Carol Asher 531, Mary Becker 526, Lori Cole 525, Jan time Java Lanes manager Milt Stanford dies. Eddie Williams (242 Denny’s PBA Tour event ever match at 245-245 and force the Sandman 518. average/857 series) honored by Los Angeles Bowling Association. held in the Phoenix area. The roll-off. In the extra frames, Pinbusters: Sharon Dancygier 186/527, Candy Adams Carlos Vejar, Cal Bowl A.B.T.A. champ. Citrus Belt Association first-ever event to take place in Traber left a ringing 10-pin and 185/504, Judi Rivers 189/500, Monise Kelly 211, Jacque looking for manager of merged U.S.B.C. association. Jeff Spiesman Phoenix was the 1963 Phoenix Duke failed to win when he left Torres 190, Sue Barnhart 199. wins J.A.T. back to back. StanleyPor not poor after DonKee win. Open won by Billy Hardwick. the 7-pin. Both players threw Copper Bucket: Rusty Yeager 210-215/623, Alec Hunter Cheryl Huntington selected association manager for first Orange Besides Smith, the only other strikes on the second roll-off. 236/621, Ed Dominguez 229, John Curtis 209, Norma Ritner County U.S.B.C. organization. Glusman, Vreeland and Aguilar win- current exempt bowler to win in Traber left the 4-pin standing on 189/442. ners in J.S.T. action. Joe Lyou still convinced “Kingpin Million Phoenix is Parker Bohn III the third attempt and Duke threw 500 Classic: Patricia Peskin 234/598, Marsha Williams Dollar Challenge” gets underway October 22. Just one month from (Jackson, N.J.), who won the a strike. 220/568, Marie Romain 566, Carol Casuga 562, Carol Asher today. Names six bowlers he knows for sure who are entered. Bill 1993 Phoenix Open at Fair The second roll-off took 205/530, Pauline Aldrich 529, Petra Kaun 526, Joan Bremberg Mossontte running Win-A-Spots. (Bob Edwards! Call me and let Lanes-Squaw Peak. place in last season’s 62nd U.S. 525, Mary Lauer 524, Marian McWilliams 520. me know how it turned out—Bowling News 562-807-3600 any Last Week Open when Patrick Allen and The Classics: Louie Enriquez 224-212/608, Jerry Lovell Tuesday evening. I would be interested to know if all prepaids were Jason Couch earned his sec- went to sud- 203-210/577, Gayle Kirby 201/573, Pam Blake 204/566, Pam refunded. Carol Mancini) ond title of the season, winning den death in the semifinal match. Findl 229/565, Mike Witt 208, Shawnee Warrick 204/558, SEPTEMBER 29: P.B.A.’s Tommy Jones wins Japan Cup. Rod the stepladder finals of the 2006 After converting the 10-pin Cynthia Kirk 212/557, Terri Justin 201/547, Linda Lowande McLean goes wire to wire for W.C.S.T. win in Laughlin. U.S.B.C. Dick Weber Open. The 13-time to start the 10th frame, 535, Bo Fogel 203/531. in Greendale donates $40,000 worth of new clothing to Katrina title winner entered the finals as Koivuniemi needed eight pins to B’nai Brith Classic: Shelly Kapitz 217-266-224/707, victims in the name of bowlers. “High Roller” matches their mem- the No. 2 seed and defeated No. win. He left three standing, how- George Lippert 257-233/687, Roman Agiert 228-236-212/676, bers donations. Denise Williams inducted into San Gabriel Valley 1 Parker Bohn III, 241-214, in ever, to leave the match tied at Jay Davies 246-242/660, Doug Baille 215-247/648, Tony W.B.A.Hall of Fame. Connie Marchione honored with California the title match. Couch took ad- 194-194 and force a roll-off. Rubin 243/639, Steve Horenstein 224, Bill Bendat 215. W.B.A. Distinguished Service Award. John Gonzales wins first vantage of a Bohn open 2nd Both Allen and Koivuniemi had Thurs. Pick-A-Ball Dbls.: Louis Gross 174/646, Patricia A.B.T.A. Nick Rodriguez rolls highest series in A.B.T.A. league frame by striking in frames 4-8 nine-counts with their first shots. Gross 180/645, Cathy Mundo 201/637, Leah Bharier 552. history, 259-278-300/837. Beverly, Oak Tree and Canoga looking and putting the match out of In the second roll-off, Allen left Adult/Junior: Dave Folck 248-203-237/688, Michael for mechanics. Sounds like a “need to be filled”. How about a me- reach. the 3-pin standing, giving Djajich 214-203-204/621, Michael Ricca 213. chanics school in California? Couch almost missed out on Koivuniemi the opportunity to That’s all for this week. Remember to take advantage of Next week will be the final quarter for 2005. the title match, enduring a pres- win the game with a strike. our Sunday Morning Practice Special. sure-packed semifinal against Koivuniemi left two pins, giv- Norm Duke. Duke, a 22-time ing Allen the match. title winner, struck on his first Good Weekend for Veteran Canoga Park Jrs. Canoga Park Srs. Asbaty, Patterson Win shot in the 10th frame, but a left Last week’s 2006 Dick We- WINNETKA — Hi. The juniors are WINNETKA — Hello. Tues- a 10-pin on his second shot. That ber Open televised finals marked having their Pepsi Qualifying which day, January 24 is Canoga Park Bowl’s Senior Alibi No-Tap U.S. Amateur Titles opened the door for Couch, who a good weekend for some Tour began last weekend, January 14-15 and end this weekend, January 21- Tournament. The time is 12:30 struck out in the 10th to tie the veterans. For Jason Couch, his RENO, NV — Diandra 22. Bowl well, and good luck to all of p.m. so call some friends and Asbaty of Chicago and Dan match at 213-213. As the higher win gave him multiple titles in a come over for some no-tap fun. you. Patterson of West Seneca, N.Y., seed, Couch decided to roll first season for the first time since It’s also time to sign-up for your City Rick Greenzweight was the on the right lane and struck on 1999 and his $96,700 in season Tournament. Need help or more in- high man in both senior were crowned U.S. Amateur his shot. Duke left another 10- earnings is his highest since he formation, see Ron. leagues so let’s see how the champions Friday at the United pin on his roll-off shot, giving earned $149,470 during the Now for the weekly high scores from other bowlers did. States Bowling Congress Team Funtimers: Rick Greenz- FOREST Couch the match. 2002-03 season. the juniors here at Canoga Park Bowl. USA Championships. FOREST LANES FRIDAY NO-TAP The finals started with No. 4 Parker Bohn III reached a Adult/Junior: Matthew Rollin 189/ weight 225-237-204/666, Al Asbaty, the 1999 U.S. Ama- January 13, 2006 Reiswig 214-245/646, Dave (At Forest Lanes) Mike Machuga (Erie, Pa.) de- special milestone last week, be- 520, Victor Ramirez 189/505, Jenni- teur champion, earned a spot on fer Pyka 172/457, Sharon Weger 155/ Folck 205-237/621, Hung-Lay FINAL RESULTS feating No. 5 Chris Loschetter coming just the fifth bowler to Team USA for the eighth time 1. Wayne Holstein 834 $46.00 419. Quon 210-246/614, Bill Robb 2. Steve Zimmerman 812 20.00 (Olmstead Falls, Ohio), 236- appear in 100 career PBA tele- Sutter Gold Miners: Duncan Clarke 201/577, Robert Adams 210/ in her career by posting a total SIDEPOTS 154, in the first match before casts (including doubles appear- 178/412, Jess Carmona 118/339, 576, Jackie Becker 194/526, of 10,811, including match play 1. Kevin Wilson, hdcp. 304 11.00 Donna Mae Brown 170/498, 2. Steve Zimmerman, scr. 300 11.00 Machuga fell to Duke, 212-167, ances). He’s enjoying a solid Jacob Domine 122/315, Jose bonus pins, for 48 games. She 3. Steve Spencer, hdcp. 290 11.00 in the quarterfinal. Loschetter season and with three finals ap- Rodriguez 126/308, Kyle Arouchian Eleanor Weaver 180/479, Dave went 15-8-1 in matches. 3-6-9 was looking for his first career pearances this season, Bohn has 114/300, Ismael Avila 109/295, Adrian Griffith 171/476, Bertha Willard Patterson, who was a first- No winner Martinez 109/283, Marlon Rodriguez 165/464, Lois See 171/462. Carryover 122.00 Tour title and Machuga, who appeared in multiple finals in 17 time Team USA member in NEXT TOURNAMENT 39’Ers Senior Trio: Rick won his first career title in this straight seasons, dating back to 120/279, Andrew Gudino 111/272, Friday, January 20, 2006 Greenzweight 212-249-256/ 2005, won the title with 12,540, season’s 2005 Greater Omaha 1989. Daniel Hauser 100/255, Maroof Haque 112/247, Stuart Castro 89/241, 717, Don McCoy 2332-230/653, including match play bonus Classic, was looking for his sec- After finding himself 70th Sara Hannagezef 108/235, Adrian HUng-Lay Quon 255/615, Tom pins, for 56 games. He went 22- ond win of the season. after the first qualifying round, Moreno 106/233, Brian Arcinega 92/ O’Haire 201-218/608, Al 10-0 in matches. This Week’s Schedule Norm Duke leaped to 3rd over- 233, Amruta Sardar 82/223, Nayeli Reiswig 218-204/604, Steve The top five men and women WIN-PLACE-SHOW The Denny’s PBA Tour returns all after the second round and Perez 72/201, Brihanna Pyanowski Machingo 213/603, Gordon earned automatic spots on Team to a standard event format with landed a place in the televised 74/195. Keiser 240/585, Homer USA 2006. Patterson is joined Kingpins: Scott Rosenstein 156/ Hammond 211/585, Robert SCRATCH the 2006 Motel 6 Phoenix Clas- finals. It was his fourth telecast on the men’s side by Fero Wil- 297, Spyros Sousoures 160/294, Little 192/570, Scotty Alavazo sic. The action begins with the of the season, and he earned his liams of Gardena, Calif., Scott PBA Practice Session, Denny’s first televised win of the season, Ethan Dean 150/293, Barbara 247/564, Doris Simmons 212/ 556, Larry Mora 226/554, Pohl of Eagan, Minn., Martin PBA Tour Qualifier and official beating Mike Machuga in the McDaniel 149/260, Argie Sousoures 5-GAMER 141/255, Ashley Martin 187/248, Harold Swerdlow 212/547, Bill Bedford of Lockport, N.Y., and PBA Pro-Ams taking place on quarterfinal. The performance George Murray 129/235, Beth Robb 202/547, Hap Hazard 191/ Ronnie Sparks Jr. of Wayne, Wednesday, Jan. 18. On Thurs- also put Duke back on top in the Sanctioned Tournament Lazaroff 118/216, Ida Bariling 96/187, 547, Dave Folck 219/545, Bob Mich. day, Jan. 19, the 64-bowler field 2005-06 PBA World Point Alison Dickson 75/145. Adams 183/544, Edwin Cor- Asbaty is joined by Shannon will bowl two seven-game quali- Rankings, and he’s currently nish 201/542, Lil Baker 204/ Leichman Alley Cats: Ed Nolan 117, Pluhowsky of Phoenix, Olivia For Correct fying sessions, after which the second in overall average Elvia Carrillo 60, Amanda Jarvis 40, 531, Kay Leovy 185/472, Shirl top 32 will advance to match (225.78). Karina Gutierrez 34. Radamaker 162/471, Nora Sandham of Wichita, Kan., play. Logging the Miles Have a great week of bowling. Alkire 197/458, Emma Luce Lynda Barnes of Flower Mound, Dates, Time & Friday, Jan. 20 features the After the 2006 Motel 6 Phoenix 177/455. Texas, and Samantha Linder of best-of-seven games match play Classic, Denny’s PBA Tour ex- Winter Haven, Fla. Information, rounds of 32, 16 and 8. Satur- empt bowlers will hit the road six different states – Arizona, I know it’s going to take three The National Selection Com- day, Jan. 21 is a day for the fans to log one of their longest trips New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, solid days of driving,” said mittee also selected three men with official PBA Pro-Ams tak- of the season, heading from Mississippi and Alabama. Lawrence of the drive to and women from the players Please Contact ing place at AMF Christown Phoenix to Trussville, Ala. (out- For Rick Lawrence, who Trussville, Ala. “I’ll probably who made match play to join the Lanes in Phoenix, Ariz. side Birmingham), for the 2006 drives his family from event-to- drive at least 12 hours a day. You team. David Haynes of Las Ve- The live televised finals on Jackson Hewitt Tax Service event in a motor home, this will make fuel stops and have to stop gas, Bill Hoffman of Columbus, VICTOR BOWL ESPN will take place Sunday, Classic. be his second long trip in a every once in a while to stretch Ohio, Rhino Page of San Di- 12277 Mariposa Rd. Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. MST, with one While some of the bowlers month. After the 2005 Empire your legs a bit. Traveling in a ego, Stefanie Nation of Orlando, of four bowlers taking home the will fly to the event, others will State Classic finished on Dec. motor home, my wife and kids Fla., Shannon O’Keefe of Roch- Victorville $40,000 top prize and an exemp- drive from stop to stop, so they 18, he drove his rig from Albany, have no problem but as the ester, N.Y., and Amanda tion for the 2006-07 Denny’s can expect to drive over 1,700 N.Y., back home to the Dallas driver, I need to stop and take Burgoyne of Newport, Minn., (760) 241-7396 PBA Tour season. miles in just a few days and hit area. break.” were all picked. Thursday, January 19, 2006 BOWLING NEWS Page 13 Page 14 BOWLING NEWS Thursday, January 19, 2006 FIND A BOWLING CENTER NEAR YOU

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JAT Farm Club CHECK-IN IS AT 7:15 in the CANOGA PARK morning so that we can start LADIES 9-PIN NO-TAP TOURNAMENT by David Gordon Girls Jr. All-Stars January 11, 2006 about 8:00. (At Canoga Park Bowl) MONTCLAIR—AMF Bowlers, parents and friends, OFFICIAL RESULTS Bowlium Lanes was the most by David Gordon 1. Jo Diego 702 $16.00 come on out as it’s expected to MONTCLAIR - Welcome to 2. Mary Lauer 660 FE recent site for the JAT Farm SIDEPOTS be a very good tournament. another round of the Girls Jr. Club last Sunday. A pretty good I’ll see you then. Game 1 All-Stars, coming to you from Flo Bruno, hdcp. 204 4.00 turnout of 29 bowlers, consid- Game 2 ering the distance - the Pro/Am AMF Bowlium Lanes. The girls Teresa Lauer, scr. 234 4.00 - and the California Singles took the floor following the JAT Game 3 Farm Club tournament, with the Mary Lauer, hdcp. 274 4.00 Classic tournament. The day SED Jr. Travel 300 POT was very much a struggle, but by David Gordon rare occasion of freshly oiled No winner lanes. Let’s see how they did. Carryover for March 185.00 the bowlers were ready when it WEST COVINA - Welcome 3-6-9 was their turn, we made of some to another update of SED Jr. The leader of the day was Teresa Lauer 12.00 time on the delays and the group Travel. This past Saturday the Jilian Zlateff with a very good Carryover for March 40.00 still had a highly competitive troop was scheduled at AMF 232/761. Not far behind was tournament. Thank you bowlers. Bowlium Lanes in Montclair. Annabel Osberg 205/759 and teammate Mariel Benitez 205/ SENIOR NO-TAP TOURNAMENT In qualifying and out to a However, after being notified of January 10, 2006 quick start was Chris Waddle an error, quick arrangements 725. Following was Jillian OFFICIAL RESULTS Gaddison 220/718, Lindsay MEN’S DIVISION with 265-245 (213/723 for 1st were obtained from Brunswick 1. Jose Blanco 786 $11.00 three) and led the field at plus West Covina Lanes and I want Hannasch 223/705 and Tabetha 2. Bob Adams 776 10.00 Reynolds 200/700. 3. Jim Broome 756 9.00 90 after five games. Other no- to thank MaryHelen Carrillo and 4. Hung-Lay Quon 736 8.00 tables came in from Joey Marino the staff and management of Edison Sports Club 5. Larry Wolfe 733 FE 254, Kevin Jones 245-226, Ri- West Covina for the coordina- (Gaddison/Melissa Pena) is out WOMEN’S DIVISION in front with 193.5 points. 1. Cynthia Burkenheim 793 9.00 chard Brown 243, Susy tion and accommodations on 2. Maria Tellio 727 FE Tom Leigh (left) Secretary of the SFVYBA presents a 298 Monteith 236, Eddie Sayles 235, such short notice. Bruns. SIDEPOTS West Covina Lanes (Zlateff/ MEN’S DIVISION ring to junior Matthew Pallady. Matthew shot 298 on 12-2- A.J. Garcia 232, Felicia Mara After the quick drive over, Game 1 223, and Chris Porter 221. The the bowlers got down to busi- Deanna Carrillo) is second with Bernie Schatz 279 13.00 2005 in the Sr. Starlites League at Santa Clarita Lanes. 179.5 and then Bowling News Doyle Miller 272 9.00 fourteenth spot to advance into ness. Saving the day with an Jose Blanco 268 5.00 match play came in at minus 94. 800 plus was Eddie Sayles put- and Keystone Lanes round out Game 2 In the second round Deanna ting up 210-208-212/827. Way the league. Glenn Krider 296 13.00 Powanda, Monteith Claim Our next session this Sunday Don McCoy 286 9.00 Carrillo made a seven position to go Eddie. Bob Adams 256 5.00 jump behind the tournament The others that followed will be at Del Rio Lanes in Game 3 with reportable scores were J.D. Downey. The start time will be Jim Broome 304 13.00 JBT SW Victories at Eagle high game of 268. Deanna also Jose Blanco 283 9.00 around 2:00 as we are follow- added a 223 and ended 1-pin Pelow 207-222/797, Javier Bob Stiles 270 5.00 On a day where our handicap division took the spotlight, JR ing the JST tournament. WOMEN’S DIVISION short of a 5th spot roll-off for Hernandez 232-212/767, Eric Monteith and Nick Powanda claimed their first titles in exciting Ladies, we’ve been to Del Game 1 the finals. More scores during Milne 202/749, Brian Gonzales Cynthia Burkenheim 305 4.00 JBT SW action at AMF Eagle Lanes. Rio before and you should know Game 2 match play were posted by 231/717 and Ryan Aguilar 211/ The scratch division, which as a whole struck an awful lot but the lanes. Get in your practice Mary Lauer 263 4.00 Darren Pascual 256, Sayles 243, 717. Game 3 produced no honor scores, opened its stepladder finals with BJ Baker accordingly and get your rest. Cynthia Burkenheim 263 4.00 Jones 232-223, and Dean A quick look at the team striking on his fill ball to shut out Theo Douthit, leading to a 248- Last chance for Pepsi qualify- 300 POT Nishijima 224. standings gives us Git-R-Done Game 3 only, no winner 235 final score. Baker remained red-hot in round two, upending ing and I’ll see you on Sunday. We had an exciting finals as (Pelow/Bryan Osborne) just out Carryover for January 24 52.00 current points leader Brian Carmichael 257-181, but the 14-time three of the five were making in front with 205.5 points. Right title winner suddenly got cold in the semifinals, and Cameron Smith their finals debut. We started off on their heels is Young Guns took advantage, defeating BJ 212-170 and advancing to the title with 5th seed Sayles (+46) tak- (Sayles/James Hawkins) at 202 Panaligan, Kamiyama, Schilling Cap- match. ing on 4th seed Marino (+52) in points and Ringers (Aguilar/ Top qualifier JR Monteith had a breakout performance at the a tight match that saw Sayles on Gonzales) with 198 points. ture 2005 Storm Main Event Titles; Main Event, and continued the momentum by easily qualifying in the winning side 189-167. Next “Chicken Pot Pie” (whatever the top spot. However, an early open had him way behind Smith up was 3rd seed Waddle (+65) that means) and MexiClan through six frames. JR responded beautifully though by striking as Sayles jump out quickly to round out the top half of the $38,000 + in Scholarships Awarded out from there, forcing Cameron to double in his tenth for the win. hold off the veteran 212-172. league. LAS VEGAS—After three exhausting days of competition, jun- Smith’s first shot struck, but unfortunately for him his next shot left Now against 2nd seed Jones Our session this Saturday ior bowlers from Nevada, Hawaii, and California were crowned as a stubborn 4-pin, giving a stunned Monteith a 226-223 win and his (+84) the two battle to the end will be in Torrance at AMF champions of the 2005 Storm Las Vegas Main Event, hosted by first JBT SW victory. with Jones advancing 221-190. Bowl-O-Drome. Our start time Texas Station Bowling Center and presented by the Junior Bowlers The handicap division had already two of its most exciting mo- Now the newcomer (to finals) is 2:00 and please be on time. Tour Southwest. Over $38,000 in scholarships were awarded to a ments in JBT SW history before the stepladder even started. In Jones faced off with the super- With luck from the center, we 700+ bowler field from 21 states and Canada. game two of the tournament, 14-year old Foster Phandanouvong vet Nishijima who had quietly make be able to include another Bowlers in all divisions rolled eight qualifying games, followed electrified the crowd by stringing 12 strikes in a row for a perfect taken over the top spot at (+169). mini-tournament of some type by a grueling six-game matchplay portion, after which eight final- 300 game, an extreme rarity in the handicap division. Scores re- Jones put up a good fight and or a training session. ists bowled a modified stepladder finals to decide the crown. Of the mained high all day, and defending handicap division Bowler of kept the score close however, it Therefore bowlers, get in approximately 5,000 games bowled, only five honor scores were the Year Kaitlin Mayall had only done just enough to make the first was Nishijima capturing his 4th your practice and rest and men- shot on the demanding lane conditions: 298 games from BJ Baker, cut, and found herself well out of the finals cut after game one of title 188-168. Congratulations tally prepare yourself for a great Tempe AZ, and Kevin Valmonte, La Verne, CA, a 299 from An- the semis. That all changed in twelve amazing frames, as she sent Dean. day of bowling. Remember that drew Koff, Miami FL, and perfect 300s from Matt O’Grady, South herself into tears and the entire bowling center into a frenzy with a JAT members (both Open this Saturday will also be the last Amboy NJ, and Brandon McGinnes, La Crescenta CA. perfect 300 game of her own, at barely 13 years old becoming the and Farm Club), our next tour- opportunity to qualify for the In the scratch division, youth was truly served, with Koff, all of youngest bowler (and only the fifth female) in JBT SW history to nament in two weeks (1/29/ Pepsi tournament. Have a good 14 years old, and “old man” 17 year-old Nathan Panaligan squar- roll a 300 game. We know fully well that 300 games aren’t the 2006) has been moved to week and I’ll see you there. ing off in the final match. After missing an easy spare in the eighth, rarity they used to be, but sometimes they can still be very special, Nathan struck out from there, and the 190-180 win was good for and that was indeed the case for Foster and Kaitlin today. the $3,500 top scholarship prize. The North Las Vegas native topped Even with all that Kaitlin only qualified 4th for the finals, and the $7,500 mark in JBT SW scholarship winnings with the huge had her day come to a sudden end at the hands of Christina Fraijo, payday. who opened round one of the finals with a 252-217 win over Kaitlin. The handicap division featured the highest scoring match of the Fraijo then got red hot and rolled a huge 246 scratch game (283 finals oddly enough, as both Hawaiian Micah Kamiyama and Ve- with handicap)... and got blown out, because Foster was at it again. gas’ Logan Kennedy responded brilliantly to the extreme pressure. This time, under the pressure of the finals, he ran the front eleven Logan filled 19 pins in the tenth frame, forcing Micah to double. strikes before a light-hit 7-pin denied him double perfection, but of Kamiyaya stepped calmly up and did just that, flushing two hits in course advanced him to the semifinal match. In the semifinal, the 1-2 pocket for a 241-238 win and a $2,200 scholarship wind- Brenden Lou rolled a fine 223 game, but could only watch as fall. Phandanouvong needed just a mark to advance... and shockingly The girls scratch division produced a heartstopping finish for whiffed a 6-10 spare to the right, giving a disbelieving Lou the the very vocal crowd. Top seed Bryanna Caldwell and #2 seed 223-221 win. Danielle Schilling had been battling all day for the lead, and their The whole crowd was desperate to take a breath at this point, battle came down to a tense tenth frame in the title match. Schilling but couldn’t as top qualifier Nick Powanda engaged in a terrific left a 4-pin on the first ball, and unfortunately just skidded by the match with Lou. Brenden, clearly struggling with some hand prob- pin on the spare attempt, apparently handing the match to Caldwell. lems, still fought bravely, but Powanda was too much. The always- (l-r):Kevin Jones - 2nd; Dean Nishijima - 1st; Eddie Sayles - 3rd Bryanna, the JBT SW’s most decorated female star all-time, then smiling Nick finished off Lou 241-220, and really had something threw what appeared to be a good shot until the very last second, to smile about as he claimed his first JBT SW victory. leaving a 4-6 split which she could not convert, giving a 183-180 Everyone who finished in the top 5 qualifies for the 2006 JBT Date & Location win back to the stunned Schilling, who claimed a $1,500 scholar- SW So Cal Invitational Tournament, the regular season’s year end Jan. 22, 2006 ship for the triumph. event, featuring a guaranteed minimum $1,000 first place scholar- Del Rio Lanes Huge thanks goes out to everyone who participated, our title ship in each division. Top season-long point scorers also qualify 7502 E. Florence sponsor Storm, blanket sponsors Etonic, BowlersDream.com, and for the 2006 JBT SW Touring Players’ Championship, featuring a Of America Cody’s Sportswear, Jerry Francomano and everyone at Texas Sta- guaranteed minimum $2,000 first place scholarship per division! Downey, Ca. 90240 tion, and all the Main Event staff and volunteers. The Junior Bowlers Big thanks to everyone at AMF Eagle for a terrific job hosting 1-562-927-3351 Tour SW runs approximately 70 events annually in six states, award- our event, which awarded over $1,600 in scholarships! ing over $200,000 in scholarships this season alone. The Main Event will return to Texas Station in December 2006, with entry blanks available in June.

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If you’re looking to join another 238/698, Frank McCoy 235, Tim Perry 227, Scott Talmage league or know of someone who is interested in joining a 221. league, we have spots available in the Santa Strikers league Kamaaina Club of O.C.: Tash Castillo 225, Guy Matsubara SAN BERNARDINO — Hi. Hold on to your hat, the winds are on Mondays at 9:00 p.m. here at Linbrook Bowl. 211-224-204/639, Shane Stanfill 222-202-222/646, Mano Aiau back and ready to blow everything down. From that we get clear Would you like to receive $400 Christmas savings at the blue skies to enjoy along with cool temperatures. Living in South- 222, Arnold Ughoc 211, Teri Inn 213. ern California forecasting the weather is a challenge...never know end of the Christmas Club league? We need three individu- Philippine Bowling League: Ben Philalack 257-223/659, if it’s going to be correct. But we do have correct scores to report als in this league so call Stacy and she’ll give you all the infor- Willie Mallare 216-229, Jun Constantino 229, Louie Tayag from the league bowlers here at Del Rosa Lanes. mation. 227, Jel Tayag 221. Judson Baptist: Bob Corrigan 226/587, Marty Perry 529, Judy Here are our weekly high scores... Bumper Busters: Marco Vasquez 115-99, Patricia Hunt Terry 191. Swinging Trios: Gus Glissman 222, John Vojtko 214, Stan 80-97, Courtney Albrecht 77-59, Jeremy Miller 66-74, Daniel Beach Party: Jason Holleman 224-246-217/687, Steve Lucas 209, John Munson 200. Welch 70-72. Pellegrine 230-224/614, Leighton Beach 235, Mary Jo Jones 495, Lunch Bunch: Rich Heid 203, Pat Madonna 200. Saturday Linbrook Juniors: Garrett Weiss 213, Andrew Diane Kline 204. Ten Pins: John Magill 233-267-223/723, Jason Fowler 257, Newburn 212-209-200/621, Adam Cooper 212, Aaron Blodgett Mt. Commercial: Rolando Bravo 204/574, Bill Assini 216, Dan Hurst 245-202-216/663, Ron Williams 234-222/645, Todd Terisa Bonito 183/495. 208, Valerie Matsumoto 245-219. Capri: Terry Mahlstedt 193/505. Russell 234-209. Saturday Vegas Special: Lua Tulau 211-202, Joe Molina Tues. S.B.T.A.: Jim Tanner 216/590, Lory Durkiewicz 180/463, NoKnottCents: Phil Strickler 255, Rudy Cedeno 217, Al 200, Brandi Faatoalia 208. Diana Fletcher 180. Floria 215, Joaguin Gonzales 204-202, Chris Vandyke 201, 4-4 Vegas: Dino Chavez 234, Richard Valadez 223, Jeff Elks Invitational: Robert Scanu 243-245-257/745, Greg Mike Piepkorn 201, Erika Gonzales 202. Hilbert 211-201, David Haskell 210, Norm Walker 201, Dehlin Stringham 227-216-208/651, Tom Poole Sr. 247-200/634, Mark Santa Strikers: David Brogdon 245/610, Lucky Atkinson Greenwood 201, Jennifer Wayne 225-229-247/701, Marcy Grant 239, Julie Summers 279-247-202/728. 227-235/642, Brian Bendt 202-222/610, Wes Atkinson 207. Girontaa 202. Dirty County: PJ Buckner 231-211-212/654, Larry Richards R.C.R.C.: Don Tanner 224, Jim Miller 217, J. Kami 211. Family and Friends: Jesse Castro 202-246/601, Jess 209-243/645, Robert Miner 227-218/632, Steve Pellegrine 225-237/ 3’s Company: Melissa Adams 233, Mary Lou Platte 216, Meno 205-244/623, Chris Meno 216, Ron Aguon 214, Felix 622, Randy Hoffman 224-217/617, Susan Reeder 198/542. Cathy Niederman 211, Vicki Watcher 202. Willows: Terry Chittenden 248/576, Rose Rudh 204. Blas 213-203. Wed. Vegas: Bud Kolar 243-233-236/712, Lodas Griffin 203- Executive Doubles: Stan Evans 206-258-226/690, Bran- Double Daters: Willy Bordenave 202-269, John Conway 233/629, Howard Vasquez 215-225/627, James Kruck 233-220/625, don Owens 236-218/610, Marty Evans 208-235/623, Charles 234-249, Jerry Boehmer 236, Don Wilson 235, Ed Angeles Del Karper 225-205/611, Harold Harmon Sr. 227-216/603, John Rogers 233-210-204/647, Orlando Vanegas 226, Chaun 224, Cortnei Gardner 214, Debbie Baker 202. Kolb 225, Brenda Bianchi 244/562, Rolann Karper 562. Shepard 212. Senior No-Tap (1-10-06): 41 entries @ $9=$369. 3-6-9 Wed. Wild Bunch: Michael Huddleston 228-222/614, Charlie Jacks and Jills: Jerry Lao 231-225, Jamie Satre 226, Chaz New total: $459. Place money—1st Rachel Chaco 824 $36, Rabico 213-207/607, John Duncan 238, Betty Allgower 537, Schaefer 224, Don Brantley 214, Voltaire Cuello 214. 2nd Elaine Dooley 807 $28, 3rd Tony Chaco 798 $20, 4th Ely Courtney Florez 195. Just Desserts: John Ramm 246-276/707, Joe Molina 248, Cruz 791 $14, 5th Danny Rojero 780 $10, 6th Dick McKenzie Del Rosa 820 Classic: Clifford Gilliard 207-235-249/691, Mike Gilbert 246-213, Jack Pedre 241-213/624, Amir Fahmy 775 $7. Sidepots—1st game, hdcp.: 1st Danny Rojero 317 Michael Hudson 234-252-204/690, Russ Ruiz 270-237/689, John 227. Davis Jr. 224-258-202/684, Adam Sokoloski 279-215/680, Roy $10, 2nd Gino Vassallo 315 $7, 3rd Rachel Chaco 313 $5. Robinson 220-202-256/678, James Gales 216-234-224/674, Al Golden Nuggets: Ed Signorino 213/600, Frank McCoy 2nd game, scr.: 1st Zeke Burgess 265 $13, 2nd Jerry Roddam Collins 258-204-202/664, Joel Palumbo 278-201/662, Marv Sargent 202, Toni Lopez 204. 257 $10, 3rd Rachel Chaco 248 $7. 3rd game, hdcp.: 1st 228-225-207/660, Kenny DeMaio 221-246/656. Go For 9 (no-tap): Carl Adinolfi 280-252/703, Joe Zeuli Tony Chaco 300 $10, 2nd Rose Carter 287 $7, Joe McGee Santa Fe Mixed: Rick Hocutt 223-269/646, Steve Pellegrine 211-262/661, Walt Hooper 208-229-258/695, Tony Angulo and Dick McKenzie 285 each, $5. See you all next week. 246/628, Rick Hudson 266/620, David Guillen 222-221/613, Harvey 228-256-217/701, Lloyd Carter 213-255/658, Joyce Schuster Tobias 257/606, Ken Doughton 245, Dale Conway 237, Alice Win- 225-266/678, Elberta Canfield 253/644, Diane Johnson 202- chester 202/555, Maria Guillen 235. 232/613, Margot Church 224/615, Shirley Erickson 222. Lancaster Takes Top Billing S.B. County: David Rybak 201-214-256/671, Mike Mormann 270/655, Larry Richards 254/620, Robert Richards 235/610, Cory Party Timers: EJ Rogers 268/614, Young Shin 238/607, by Roberta McNaught Pat Sangenito 235-215/622, Garrett Hefner 232/626, Frank Alloway 257, Richard Sparkman 255. BURBANK—The 590 Classic at Linbrook had a new Super Happy Gamblers: Adam Sokoloski 223-224/628, Mary Cassini Pearlman 231-224/625, Christina Garcia 230, Nicole Albrecht Sub last week. The very likeable, and Star of the show, was Rob 216-226/613, Andi Mattice 214, Fran Maiale 206. 225. Lancaster. His leading roll of 924 was shot on games of 232, 277, Good Times: Raymond Pitchford 217-241-215/673, Josh Ball Rowdies: Steve Pulsifer 224, Steven Warsaw 223, 216 and 199. Great shooting Rob, and thanks for subbing. 234-277/660, Tom Ramos 214-237/640, John Boyer 227/607, John Clarence Butler 220, Mike Crumley Sr. 204, Phil Glumm 203. Our own Alan Bloom was a member of the 900 Club with 234/ Roberson 235/600, John Hutchings 257, Jon Pritchard 239, Del Anaheim Nisei: Don Ellsworth 236, Sandy Viloria 225, 904. Jeanine Ditch was the star for the ladies with 236/891. Karper 236, Rolann Karper 224/573, SueLee Santero 202-214, Kay Other headliners were: Willy Bordenave 266/895, Lloyd Thierry Johnson 210, Rose Rudh 205. Tommy Watanabe 210-221/626, Fred Sasaki 214, Dave 245/889, Don Gardner 265/888, Frank Bellinder 246/866, Orlando Lautherboren 202. Friday Vegas: Larry Ollson 225-224-278/727, Donald Nelson Vanegas 232/861, Jerry Knight 244/861, Gino Vassallo 279/853, 203-289/682, Jeff Wolferd 223-205-212/640, Randy Hoffman 235- Nikkei: Bob Endow 259, Wilson Hashimoto 247, Sandy Tom Stearn 224/844, Juan Sandoval 2334/835, Ron Douglass 224/ Viloria 233-235-200/668, Vern Lastimado 230-203, Herb 202/634, George Learned 243-211/616, Joe Martinez Jr. 220-214/ 834, Karen Bagnall 218/831, John Conway 234/830, Ed Hermance 610, Goldie Goldman 233, Sam Chong 231, Joseph Curran 202- Mihara 223-228. 221/828, Ed Stoute 278, Rey Ortiz 263, Larry Green 244, Jim Upton 226, Michelle Chong 197/543. Santa’s Super Savers: Joe Molina 215-222-236/673, Tony 242, Pete Kizziah 247, Ed Harris 233/ Kantral Williams 224, John Slots Of Fun: Bud Sittniewski 247/617, Ray Johnston 225, Chaco 214-203/603, Carl McAlister 206, Mel Wogoman 204, Phillips 223, John Velasquez 221, Joy McGregor 219, Shirley Ander- Denise Burns 145/378. Shirley Keifer 202. son 216, David Wright 214, E.J.Rogers 213, Sandy Lund 211, Libby Weekend Rollers: Gary Pomfret 238-230-225/693, Mike 525 Ladies Classic (4 games): Sandy Magana 223-247/ Buckley 211, Amber Harris 211, Tony Angulo 211, Sandy Magana Nakunz 278-229/686, Nacho Hernandez 244-201/638, Jim 208, Rose Williams 202, Lisa Somma 201, Eva Munson 201, Adrian Willenborg 200-237/618, Steve Castano 242, Mike Contreras 229, 834, Eva Munson 233-205/823, Patt Gatt 223, Betty Saienni Bradley 200 and Marie Barbush 200. 220, Barbara Acciacca 218. Angela Mobley 242-245/645, Betty Allgower 205. Thursday Mixed Seniors: Carl Stutzman 209, Joyce Short We had some very nice 700 scores so let’s keep up the good 209, Carol Hooper 201, Marie Zeller 200. bowling. See you on the lanes. Thursday Linbrook Juniors: Aaron Wilson 217, Marty Del Rosa Srs. Moore 208. SAN BERNARDINO — Hi. It’s good to have all the senior leagues Magnolia Teachers (no-tap): Tony Cole 215, Joe Andreff back in action so we can report their high scores from Del Rosa Lanes. Jr. 215, Eileen DiBenedetto 226-219, Claire O’Shea 226, Young At Heart: Gary Ochs 212/571, J.W. Jones 223, Everett Melissa Valentine 206. Haydis 213, Maria Shields 499, Ann Heap 205. 7-11 Vegas: Gabe Guzman 246-235, David Wright 201- Email: [email protected] Parks & Rec.: John Mikowski 202-233/606, Ev-erett Haydis 245-224/670, George Dunterman 234, Orlando Vanegas 210- 235, Jim James 212, Emma Palmore 200/527. Afternooners: Bob Lee 193/551, Terry Mahlstedt 187/484. 224/624, Tom Condon 223-200, Eva Munson 223. Call for Hours Golden Goodies: Charlie Short 213/595, Duane Mosley 203, Korean League: Bong Hwang 279-212, Myung Ja Lee Frank DeLuca 203, Chuck Wilson 200, Marianne Heidecke 221/ 246, Glen Kim 235-207-236/678, Henry Kim 233-227, Tae Pil 521, Dorothy Joyner 202. Yoo 211. Mon. Sr. No-Tap: 1. Chuck Taylor 793, 2. 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