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See Story Page 3 January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 1 2 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 bowlingworld.com TOURNAMENTS R F Butturff, Brummett Lead After Fourth The United States National Amateur Bowling Champion- S U ships also is being contested during Team USA Trials. The Round At 2017 USBC TEAM USA Trials top three amateur men and top three amateur women after By Aaron Smith Sunday’s final round of qualifying will advance to a steplad-

HENDERSON, – of Tempe, Ari- der finals, which will determine the U.S. Amateur champi- 4thstreetbowl.com zona, and Sydney Brummett of Fort Wayne, Indiana, found ons. The winners will earn spots on Team USA. their way back to the top of the standings after four rounds The top three amateurs on the men’s side are Russo (58 abtbowling.com ranking points), Badovinac (63 points) and AJ Chapman of at the 2017 USBC Team USA Trials. belmateobowl.com Butturff, who held a share of the lead after Round 2, re- Wichita, Kansas (76 points). The top three amateurs for the gained the men’s lead after finishing in 15th place Saturday women are Brummett (26 points), Stephanie Zavala of bowl.com Downey, California (43 points), and Julia Bond of Aurora, for a total of 45 ranking points. Brummett, who led the tour- bowlgoldcountrylanes.com nament’s opening round on the women’s side, paced the Illinois (52 points). field at Sunset Station’s Zone Bowling Center on Sat- To be eligible for the U.S. Amateur, a must not hold calbowlingwriters.com or have held a professional membership (PBA or Profes- urday and leads with 26 points. californiaproshop.com The players earn points based on their finishing positions sional Women’s Bowling Association) in the preceding year. in each qualifying round. The top bowler of the block earns Also, anyone who has won a professional title (regional, calusbc.com national or senior) as a professional is not eligible to com- one ranking point, second place earns two points, etc., with classicbowling.com the lowest total of ranking points after the five six-game pete as an amateur. blocks determining the 2017 USBC Team USA Trials cham- A minimum of 12 men and 12 women will join Team USA cloverleafbowl.com pions. 2017. The top four men and top four women at the 2017 Team USA Trials, based on ranking points, will earn auto- doubledeckerlanes.com Butturff has been steady throughout the first four days of competition, averaging more than 228 across four World matic spots, while two additional men and two additional earlanthonysdublinbowl.com Bowling oil patterns. The left-hander posted a 1,359 total women will be selected by the National Selection Committee from the pool of players that competed during the week at gobowlreno.com Saturday on the 44-foot condition and has continued to make the right decisions on moves throughout the week. Sunset Station. granadabowl.com ―Normally, when lefties encounter the transition from the The National Selection Committee will select a maximum righties moving left on the longer patterns, we move left,‖ of five men and five women for the team based on submitted hammerpins.net resumes from Team USA or Junior Team USA members said Butturff, a two-time Professional Bowlers Association high-roller.com Tour champion. ―This week, I’ve been moving right, increas- within the last 10 years or those in the top 25 in earnings ing the speed and taking some hand out of it, and it has during the 2016 PBA Tour season and top 25 in points dur- mchenrybowl.com ing the 2016 PWBA Tour season. worked. I’ve been able to stay pretty consistent the whole modestousbc.com week. Hopefully, I will be able to do the same tomorrow.‖ For youth competitors, Junior Team USA 2017 will consist Matt Russo of Millstone Township, New Jersey, who led of 12 boys and 12 girls. The top four boys and top four girls morganhillbowl.com at the 2017 Team USA Trials, based on ranking points, will after Friday’s third round, sits in second place overall with 58 nugenerationlanes.com points. Steven Badovinac of Monument, Colorado, is third earn automatic spots, while two additional boys and two with 63 points, AJ Johnson of Oswego, Illinois, is fourth with additional girls from either the 2017 Team USA Trials or offthesheetproshop.com 2016 Junior Gold Championships will be selected by the 73 points and defending Team USA Trials champion Mar- pacificbowl.com shall Kent of Yakima, Washington, is fifth with 75 points. National Selection Committee. Johnson bounced back from a 52nd-place finish during They will join the six boys and six girls who already earned paddockbowl.com Round 3 to lead Saturday’s round with a 1,490 total, a their spots on Junior Team USA 2017 through qualifying at

pba.com 248.33 average. Justin Carl of Albany, New York, finished in the 2016 Junior Gold Championships in . second with 1,427 and William Boston of Evansville, Indi- 2017 USBC Team USA Trials presidiobowl.com ana, was third with 1,423. At Sunset Station’s Strike Zone Bowling Center, renojradult.net Richard Paul III of Winton, California, rolled the only perfect Henderson, Nev. game Saturday, the seventh of the week for the men, on his shirts4bowling.com SATURDAY’S RESULTS way to an 11th-place finish with 1,378. skatebowl.com After starting Saturday’s round with games of 219 and 217, ROUND 4 – TOP 20 (six-game total) MEN Brummett averaged 259 in her final four games with scores 1, AJ Johnson, Oswego, Ill., 1,490. southpointcasino.com of 237, 290, 246 and 263 for a 1,472 total to lead the women 2, Justin Carl, Albany, N.Y., 1,427. stationcasinoslanes.com and move back into the overall lead. 3, William Boston, Evansville, Ind., 1,423. ―I had good ball reaction, and when that happens, it really stevecooksfiresidelanes.com 4, Pete Vergos, Apopka, Fla., 1,419. loosens up your swing,‖ said Brummett, who earned a spot 5, Zach Hattori, Henderson, Nev., 1,412. stormbowling.com on Junior Team USA 2017 through the 2016 Junior Gold 6, Steven Badovinac, Monument, Colo., 1,407. Championships. ―Having good ball motion and a little bit of 7, Brandon Biondo, Carpentersville, Ill., 1,400. thealbanybowl.com 8, Kyle Sherman, O’Fallon, Mo., 1,388. room on the lane is nice, and I felt comfortable. I’ve been 9, Leong, , 1,386. taking it one day at a time and treating each day like an indi- tymetobowl.com 10, Kyle Krol, Tinley Park, Ill., 1,383. vidual tournament, so the last four days are completely over. valleycenterbowl.com 11, Richard Paul III, Winton, Calif., 1,378. I’m going to try and get as many pins as possible tomorrow 12, Kennon McFalls, Gastonia, N.C., 1,375. westlanebowl.com and hope it turns out well.‖ 13, Kyle King, Glendale, Ariz., 1,368. of Union, New Jersey, held onto the second 14, AJ Chapman, Wichita, Kan., 1,360. westvalleybowl.com spot with 27 points. Round 3 leader Missy Parkin of Laguna 15, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz., 1,359. yosemitelanes.com Hills, California, is third with 37 points, and Erin McCarthy of 16, Cortez Schenck, Phoenix, 1,358. Omaha, Nebraska, and Shannon O’Keefe of O’Fallon, Illi- 17, Tyrell Ingalls, Loganville, Ga., 1,356. 18, Bryan Bourget, Woonsocket, R.I., 1,355. nois, are tied for fourth place with 41 points. 19, Dakota Vostry, Chicago, 1,354. O’Keefe finished second in Saturday’s daily standings with T20, , Double Oak, Texas, 1,353. a 1,425 total. Rebecca Gotterbarn of Garden City, New T20, Nick Pate, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 1,353. York, was third with 1,381. (Continued on page 10)

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Kulick Defends Title At improve. I really needed this to reassure who I am and know what I'm doing is right." 2011 CUSBC Star of Tomorrow Anthony Rose is Championships On the men's side Friday in , Denmark's Jesper Awarded Two Big Honors From Expedia By Matt Cannizzaro Agerbo topped Malaysian left-hander Rafiq Ismail, 256- By: Bette Addington - California Bowling Writers 205, to claim the men's title. Agerbo gained momentum throughout the week, Las Vegas, NV—On December 6th, at the annual ARLINGTON, Texas - Team USA's Kelly Kulick has sneaking into the cut to the top 32 by four pins and Expedia Awards Ceremony held at the Bellagio, former been one of the world's most consistent performers eventually earning the top seed for the semifinals, CA youth standout bowler and State Star of Tomorrow, over the last two seasons, but she has struggled to cash in on her championship opportunities. where he downed Joonas Jahi of Finland, 234-168. Anthony Rose received ―2016 Market Associate of the Ismail defeated Hong Kong's Michael Mak in the other Year‖ and ―Market Associate Influencer of the Year for That all changed Friday as she successfully defended her title at the World Bowling Singles Championships, semifinal, 235-224. 2016!‖ Congratulations are in order as both are huge defeating 2016 Professional Women's Bowling Associa- Team USA's , the leading qualifier on the honors for Rose, who has been employed with Expe- tion Rookie of the Year New Hui Fen of Singapore, 214- men's side through 12 games, finished seventh this dia in Las Vegas for three years. Rose began employ- 195, at the Qatar Bowling Center in , Qatar. week, while teammate John Janawicz bowed out after ment with Expedia right after he graduated from UNLV. The final ended in dramatic fashion, with Kulick convert- Step 2, finishing fifth among his group of eight Thurs- Rose still has time to bowl in leagues and competes ing the 4-9 in the ninth frame but chopping the 6-10 day. in the Budweiser Scratch Invitational league, which is combination in the 10th to give New a chance to steal Bryan O'Keefe, who also coached Team USA to a the largest scratch league in Vegas of which his team the victory with two strikes and eight pins. New left a 10 successful run at the 2016 Pan American Bowling Con- placed first last season, pin on the first offering of her final frame. federation Adult Championships in September, was on Tuesday nights at Kulick, a 39-year-old right-hander, earned the gold happy to have helped Kulick bounce back from a slow The Orleans. medal for the win, while New, a 24-year-old right- start this week. hander, took home the silver medal for the runner-up "It's a world-championship event, and to come away with a gold medal, half of the gold medals this week, is (Tony Rose, on right is effort. a great feeling, especially with how the week went for Daniel Wathen (Director "I've had a dry spell the last two years when it came to final matches, and my confidence has been a little Kelly," O'Keefe said. "She struggled, by her standards, of Market Management, the first part of the week trying to get the ball to do the Gaming) on left. shaky," said Kulick, who won the inaugural World Sin- gles Championships in Cyprus in 2012. "I'm over the right things. We came up with a new game plan when

moon with this victory and being able to hold this title she made the cut, and it worked. She was doing some- for another four years. Defending your title is always a thing no other girl in the field was doing. To see her challenge, especially as the competition continues to come through is why she's one of the best in the world get stronger." and probably will go down as one of the best ever." The road to Friday's semifinals included 28 games over The 2016 World Singles Championships included 134 five days, but the unique format kept the players on players from 50 countries, including 81 and 53 women. their toes all week. The event capped a successful year for Team USA and for O'Keefe as a coach. After 12 games of qualifying, the field was cut to the Two awards received top 32 women and top 32 men, who were broken up "It was a blast stepping in and being a part of the into groups of eight within their respective divisions. World Singles Championships," said O'Keefe, a USBC Gold coach. "I think everybody had a good time, Qatar Each group bowled eight more games, and the bowlers was a great host and I think we represented ourselves earned a point for each competitor they beat each well." game. The top two point-earners in each group then advanced to the third step of the tournament, which 2016 WORLD BOWLING SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS used the same point-based format and determined the At Qatar Bowling Center, Doha, Qatar four bowlers in each category for the semifinals. Friday's results Kulick qualified 17th with a 203.83 average for 12 WOMEN games but improved to 224.62 on the way to the semifi- CHAMPIONSHIP nals, where she was joined by teammate Shannon Plu- (Winner earns gold, loser gets silver) howsky and Singapore's duo of New and Shayna Ng. Kulick dispensed of Ng, 216-172, and New earned her Kelly Kulick, United States, def. New Hui Fen, Singapore, 214-195 spot in the title tilt with a 238-237 win over Pluhowsky. Ng and Pluhowsky tied for third and each earned SEMIFINALS bronze medals. (Winners advance, losers tie for bronze) The win capped a successful, but frustrating run for Kulick def. Shayna Ng, Singapore, 216-172 New def. Shannon Pluhowsky, United States, 238-237 Kulick, who has battled a severe ankle injury in 2016 and is winless in a PWBA-best 10 championship-round MEN appearances over the last two seasons. CHAMPIONSHIP (Winner earns gold, loser gets silver) Last year also ended well for Kulick, who claimed two Jesper Agerbo, Denmark, def. Rafiq Ismail, Malaysia, 256-205 gold medals (doubles and team) and one bronze medal (trios) at the 2015 World Bowling Women's Champion- SEMIFINALS ships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Winners advance, losers tie for bronze) Agerbo def. Joonas Jahi, Finland, 234-168 "This is more than satisfying, and, honestly, it's almost Ismail def. Michael Mak, Hong Kong, 235-224 a relief," Kulick said. "I've started to second guess some things, but I continue to work hard and always try to

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Ozio Elected to 2017 USBC Hall Of Japan’s Shota Kawazoe Earns Failed to advance: 6, Jesper Svensson, Sweden, 20-11-1, 8,128, $5,220. Fame Class Top Berth for DHC PBA Japan 7, , Simpsonville, S.C., 16-16, 8,085, By Matt Cannizzaro Invitational Finals $4,885.

Four American PBA stars round out Saturday’s 8, Dom Barrett, England, 17-14-1, 8,021, $4,350. ARLINGTON, Texas - David Ozio of Beaumont, Texas, has stepladder finals field 9, , Orlando, Fla., 21-11, 8,012, $3,915. been elected to the United States Bowling Congress Hall of 10, , Australia, 19-12-1, 7,979, $3,655. Fame in the Superior Performance category. 11, , Tampa, Fla., 14-15-3, 7,954, $3,305. The 62-year-old right-hander was among eight bowlers (six OSAKA, Japan (Jan. 13, 2017) – Shota Kawa- 12, Josh Blanchard, Gilbert, Ariz., 18-14, 7,890, $3,130. men and two women) on the national ballot and was elected to zoe, a 28-year-old Japan Professional Bowlers 13, Takahiro Sato, Japan, 20-11-1, 7,865, $2,960. the 2017 USBC Hall of Fame class by a USBC panel of veteran Association veteran, maintained his blistering 247 14, w-Hiromi Matsunaga, Japan, 17-15, 7,845, $2,785. bowling writers, hall of famers and board members. scoring average while winning 24 of his 32 15, Choi Won Young, Korea, 18-13-1, 7,833, $2,710. "When you spend your whole life practicing, bowling 200 matches to claim the top berth in the DHC PBA 16, , Venezuela, 15-17, 7,800, $2,435. 17, , Pflugerville, Texas, 16-14-2, 7,780, games a week and living in bowling centers, recognition like this Japan Invitational stepladder finals Friday $2,390. means a lot," said Ozio, a 1995 inductee into the PBA Hall of at Bentencho Grandbowl in Osaka. 18, Makoto Endo, Japan, 16-15-1, 7,776, $2,350. Fame. "After all these years, I wondered if it was going to hap- Kawazoe finished fifth in the 2016 DHC event for 19, Kristopher Prather, Milton, Fla., 19-12-1, 7,751, pen, and if it did, it would be great. It was a welcomed phone his best finish in PBA competition. He will bowl for $2,305. call and a sigh of relief." the $40,000 first prize and a PBA Tour title against 20, Isao Yamamoto, Japan, 15-17, 7,746, $2,260. The 2017 USBC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take the survivor of three preliminary matches involving 21, Masaki Noda, Japan, 16-15-1, 7,642, $2,220. place April 26 at the 2017 USBC Convention in Las Vegas. American PBA Tour champions – Jason Sterner of 22, w-Urara Himeji, Japan, 17-14-1, 7,552, $2,175. Ozio joins Mike Shady of Fairview, Pennsylvania, who was Cocoa, Fla.; of Montgomery, Ill.; Chris 23, Shuichi Heki, Japan, 12-19-1, 7,505, $2,130. elected in the Outstanding USBC Performance category in No- Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, and E.J. Tackett of 24, w-Hiroko Shimizu, Japan, 14-18, 7,458, $2,090. vember by the USBC Hall of Fame Committee, in this year's Huntington, Ind. The PBA will provide live stream- 25, Yuki Mizumoto, Japan, 12-18-2, 7,448, $2,045. USBC Hall of Fame class. ing coverage of the DHC finals on Xtra Frame 26, w-Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 12-20, 7,429, Ozio is an 11-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour starting at roughly 10:20 p.m. EST (9:20 p.m. CST, $2,000. titlist, including the 1991 PBA Tournament of Champions, part 7:20 p.m. PST) on Friday. 27, w-Yuki Akiyoshi, Japan, 12-20, 7,387, $1,960. of a four-win year that ended with PBA Player of the Year hon- Kawazoe has dominated the PBA Tour’s first 28, Ryogo Tsurumi, Japan, 14-18, 7,257, $1,915. ors. tournament of 2017, winning the top berth in the 29, w-Mari Kimura, Japan, 12-20, 7,223, $1,870. He went on to find success on stepladder finals by 401 pins over Sterner. Rash 30, Masato Sakakibara, Japan, 8-24, 6,933, $1,830. the PBA50 Tour, earning two and Barnes – the 2015 DHC PBA Japan Invita- 31, w-Manae Kameshima, Japan, 5-27, 6,459, $1,785. victories, the first of which was tional winner - made big moves in the final round to 32, Junichi Uesaka, Japan, 4-28, 6,333, $1,740. the 2004 Senior U.S. Open on claim the third and fourth spots in the finals. Barnes the way to being named PBA50 will meet Tackett, who rolled his third 300 game of 300 Games: E.J. Tackett 3, Choi Won Young, Jason Rookie of the Year. the tournament Friday to claim the fifth spot in the Sterner. Ranked 34th on the PBA's list finals by 10 pins over Sweden’s Jesper Svensson. of the 50 Greatest Players in Xtra Frame subscriptions are available in a vari- PBA History (2009), Ozio was ety of packages: three-day ($3.99), 30-day ($7.99) slowed by wrist surgery in 2008. and Xtra Frame Season Ticket (a full-year’s cover- Two years later, he walked away age at an average cost of $1.25 per week). Sub- from the game when he decided scriptions are available by visiting ―xtraframe.tv‖ he could not be as competitive on the lanes as he wanted to be. and clicking on the ―subscribe now‖ link. The decision simply was a change of direction for Ozio, also a For fans who prefer a more convenient time to competitive fisherman throughout his time on the PBA Tour. watch, each XF segment from Japan will be avail- While on tour competing in more than 30 PBA events a year, he able on demand in Xtra Frame’s ―What’s New‖ also fished in more than two dozen tournaments annually. section within approximately an hour of the live Ozio now spends more than 300 days each year on the water at stream, and in the XF archives shortly thereafter. Texas' Lake Fork, where he offers guided fishing tours and in- struction. DHC PBA JAPAN INVITATIONAL Also on the Superior Performance ballot were Dave Ferraro of Bentencho Grandbowl, Osaka, Japan, Friday Kingston, New York; Mark Williams of Beaumont, Texas; of Clermont, Florida; of Amarillo, Final Match Play Standings (after 32 games, Texas; and Danny Wiseman of Baltimore. including match play bonus pins. Top five after The two competitors on the women's ballot were Marianne 32 games advance to stepladder finals): DiRupo of Succasunna, New Jersey, and Tammy Turner of 1, Shota Kawazoe, Japan, 24-8, 8,642. West Palm Beach, Florida. 2, Jason Sterner, Cocoa, Fla., 22-10, 8,241, $100. Through 2016, there are 417 members of the USBC Hall of 3, Sean Rash, Montgomery, Ill., 22-10, 8,234. Fame - 217 in Superior Performance, 117 in Meritorious Ser- 4, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 18-12-2, vice, 50 in Veterans, 20 in Pioneers and 13 in Outstanding 8,155. USBC Performance. 5, E.J. Tackett, Huntington, Ind., 17-14-1, 8,138, The USBC Hall of Fame was created in 2005 by merging the $300. former American Bowling Congress and Women's International Bowling Congress Halls of Fame. January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 7

Idle Bowling Thoughts Helen Duval’s Bowling Tips By Chuck Pezzano (reprinted in honor of his dedication to bowling)

Spot Bowling

Suppose you took a rifle and tried to hit a two-inch target 75 feet away. Think you could do it? Did you ever stop to realize that one of the most incredible inanimate objects of all time is a ? Rolling a bowling ball at a spot that size can be nearly as difficult. Yet Many millions, probably more than a hundred million bowling balls have been people who look at the target pin during their approach wonder why they manufactured since the early groping days of the sport nigh a century ago. never improve, while their friends who use the spot-bowling system con- Where are they now? It seems to be part of an unwritten code not to throw bowling tinue to improve. balls away. Seldom do you see bowling balls offered for sale at flea markets or ga- Spot bowling means aiming at a target only 15 feet down the lane. You’ll rage sales. Often bowling balls are handed down from generation to generation. remember that I told you in an earlier lesson about the importance of start- Every bowling ball has been loved, hated, patted, booted, praised, scorned, prayed ing at the same spot on the approach each time, walking straight to the to in heavenly manner and sworn to hell. Some bowlers talk more to their bowling foul line and delivering the ball so it rolls over the second arrow. balls than they do to their families. Long before pet rocks there were pet bowling Spot bowling is an extension of that system. It involves using an area balls. between the second and third arrows during each delivery for strikes and A bowling ball almost always has and continues to be one of history’s great bar- spares. (Remember that left-handers count spots and arrows from their gains. Most have good guarantees and survive two or three human lifetimes. side of the channel.) If the cost of a bowling ball is rated over its useful years, there never has and Suggestion: Let you arms and hands relax at your side. Now, swing probably never will be a piece of sporting equipment to match it. them alternately up to your face. See how they come up into the hand- No matter how many bowling balls you may have, and most bowlers are moving shake position? See how your thumb is at 11:00? into the two and three each category, including junior, it’s oh so hard to part with You can get out your electric iron and practice the bowling swing. Your them, as a general rule. I’ve seen bowling balls heaved into rivers and oceans and hand naturally falls into nearly the same position on the iron’s handle as it garbage dumps, but that’s the exception. does in the bowling ball. This practice swinging is especially good if you Pros are almost fanatic when it comes to bowling balls. Some have had more than turn your hand over too far in bowling. If the sharp point of the iron isn’t 200 in his garage, practically every one he ever owned. I don’t know of a pro bowler pointed straight ahead at the follow-through, you’ll know you have failed to who doesn’t have a solid store dozen balls scattered around the home or stashed keep you hand in the shake-hands position with your wrist locked. away with relatives, friends or neighbors. Now for the big questions, what do you do with old bowling balls, and what uses If your foot work and arm swing are now consistent and you release the have been made of them in the past? First of all there is no such thing as an old ball the same way each time, you will understand which direction to move bowling ball just mature specimens' of a too often overlooked art. for spare-shooting. I recommend using the five-board area between the I’ve seen bowling balls used a fill in construction work and also seen them tossed second and third arrows, even for converting spares on the opposite side into a concrete wall, mixed with the soft cement in the form. of the lane. Bowling balls have been used as decorative and useful objects between fence If you bowling ball has dots or emblem marks, you can use them to im- posts or on lawns. Bowling ball have been attach to chains and used as battering prove the ball’s effectiveness against the pins. Near the end of the trip rams or dropped down through chimneys to help clean them or force objects down. down the lane, the dots or emblem should revolve steadily in the same Bowling balls have used as weapons, man against man or man against machine. position until the ball hits the pins. If your thumb comes out of the ball at Criminals have used them to knock down doors and also to break some sturdy 10:00 or 11:00 (1:00 or 2:00 for left-handers), the dots or emblem should showcase windows. Bowling balls have been made into lamps, fish , door- revolve steadily at that position. Turning over the wrist at delivery causes stops, plant holders, center piece decoration for tables and in many ways as the thumb to come out of the ball at 6:00. weights to hold down everything from paper to boats to cars. An effective ball should do three things: Skid, roll and . And it must Bowling balls are used in other sports in addition to bowling as imaginative minds go past the arrow 15 feet down the lane and into the area between the sighting bowling balls come up with all kinds of new games. Bowling balls are re- arrows and the head-pin about half-way before it begins to hook. Naturally, vived periodically by bowlers since every bowler figures that every ball always has if the ball is hooking at the arrow area, you probably will pick off the 7-pin some life left, and most of the time they’re right. Many so called old, discarded balls instead of hitting the pocket. have won major championships with the help of a bowler. Now be honest with yourself in answering these questions: Did I look at One of the most beautiful uses of bowling balls came when they were used to form the second arrow before I started my delivery? Did I really roll the ball over the largest set of rosary beads ever on the the second arrow? Did I see what the ball did after it left the second arrow lawn of a religious building. area? Where did the ball strike the pins? Did I stay at the foul line at least Of course the silliest I’ve heard about is until the ball hit the pins? using a bowling ball as the focal point of a roll on deodorant—-for elephants. Be sure your body leans forward over the foul line and your head is over Life is short, for people and things, but your sliding foot. This will also help you keep your balance. Therefore, you bowling balls seem to roll on and live on in will have better control of the ball, making it so much easier to hit the spot. one form or another for close to forever. Did the ball take the 5-pin when you hit the 1-3 strike pocket? The 5-pin

is the key pin. If you leave it consistently on the strike ball, your angle is wrong. Check two things? First, the thumb after delivery; then, whether the ball went over the arrow.

8 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 Big Bowling - Bad For same time the quantity of food is less. I haven't I have also noticed that it seems that less empha- counted the number of french fries in my latest sis is being placed on our YOUTH PRO- Bowling combo but they sure cover a smaller area on my GRAMS. One of my centers has no youth program plate than they once did. The hot dogs look smaller whatsoever and the other has a very small by Frank Weiler as do the hamburger patties. At the same time It one. The center with a program never uses the appears that bigger buns are COVERING UP the youth products available from USBC. Alarmingly, "In the beginning God created the heavens and smaller meat products. they do not participate in the USBC Volunteer Certi- the earth...the earth was without form and Get ready folks, the seven dollar hot dog is around fication Program. void...then there was light and it was good...then the corner! Corporate knows there is no problem When it comes to COMMUNITY OUTREACH and there were the fishes in the sea and the animals on with that, bowlers are willing to pay for quality. The MARKETING I see very little at my BIG BOWLING the land...then there were men and women..." Then gourmet pickles and real French Dijon mustard are centers. These centers seem to operate in a world the men and women began to bowl! worth it. of their own. Any events they host which do involve Then the bowlers got together and organ- What about the price of bowling? Open bowling is the outside community are a product of their league ized. First there was the American Bowling Con- up to six dollars a game with a ten dollar price tag bowlers initiatives and not generated by center gress (ABC) then the Women's International Bowl- rumored and maybe just around the corner. If the management. ing Congress (WIBC) and then The National Bowl- number of recreational bowlers begin to outnumber Finally, I see little effort by BIG BOWLING when it ing Association (TNBA). Then the the ABC and the league bowlers look for league lineage to go comes to BUILDING THE SPORT. They never host WIBC merged and became the United States Bowl- up. This season we only experienced a modest local USBC tournaments and they do not allow the ing Congress (USBC). increase in league lineage while the independent local USBC Association to advertise their local tour- Bowling Alleys sprung up throughout America and center I bowl in had no price increase in league line- naments, which are being conducted in independ- before long they organized as the Bowling Proprie- age. ent centers in the area. Cooperation with the local tors Association of America (BPAA). Corporations One of the big reductions in league benefits this USBC Association minimal. got involved and came to own hundreds of year was the reduction in practice benefits for While BIG BOWLING may be good for business, "Alleys". More and more Americans took to the league bowlers. A few years ago all league bowlers IS BIG BOWLING BAD FOR BOWLING? Yes, it is lanes and before long there were millions of sanc- received three free practice games of bowling eve- beginning to look that way to this tioned league bowlers. ryday. Now that BIG BOWLING has taken over we league bowler. Then Bowling Alleys became Bowling Cen- get two free practice games a week per As I wrote above, I believe these BIG BOWLING ters. These centers added game rooms, hosted league. That's a big downgrade in our league bene- executives are taking bowlers for granted. I also birthday parties and began to look away from fits. believe that because bowlers love to bowl so much league bowlers as their main revenue BIG BOWLING is cutting back on employee hours and are so dedicated to our sport these corporate source. League memberships dropped and the and the number of employees. Hence, SERVICE is executives will get away with fleecing us. new USBC reduced it's benefits as it raised it's down. At one of my centers there is no mechanic dues. More league bowlers dropped out and bowl- on duty during the day, until four in the after- ing centers closed their doors in droves. Then the noon. That means if there is a mechanical BIG BOWLING Corporation bought up hundreds of problem during the daytime it won't be fixed bowling centers in America and in other countries. until later. Bowlers either have to move to an- Now BIG BOWLING has a near monopoly on other pair of lanes or bowl a make-up. Also, bowling in many parts of America, including where I our rest rooms don't seem to be serviced as live and bowl. As a result, things are changing for often as in the past. league bowlers like myself and my team- Personnel turnover seems to be greater now mates. Unfortunately these changes seem to be for with new desk personnel seeming to appear on the worse. a regular basis. While most of the new people BIG BOWLING appears to me to be BAD FOR are cordial the feeling isn't the same as the old BOWLING. Everything that is happening and being days when desk personnel were around for done in the two BIG BOWLING centers that I bowl years and knew your name. The personal in appear to be against the best interests of league touch is being lost. bowlers. Changes which affect pricing, services, In addition to many of the problems I men- quality, youth, community, marketing and building tioned above, the second BIG BOWLING center the sport all are affecting league bowlers negatively. I bowl at has drastically cut back it's operating BIG BOWLING or corporate controlled bowling is hours. Daytime hours are pretty much a thing all about profits and the bottom line. Corporate of the past. Also, their operating hours some- leaders see bowlers as sheep who love to bowl so times change without notice. One day they will much that they, myself included, will show up and open at eleven in the morning but then change put up with most anything to get their fix of bowl- to one o'clock in the afternoon, without notice. ing. They are not worried about losing league bowl- The QUALITY of our lane conditions is way ers. Like the old Kevin Costner movie about base- down this season. Ninety percent of our ball, these corporate leaders feel WE WILL COME bowler's averages are down this year. In my no matter what. leagues half of the bowlers are averaging ten to The result is what we are experiencing now in my over twenty pins lower than last year. This in- area: increased pricing, reduced services, less qual- cludes my scratch league that boasts nearly a ity, less for our youth programs, less community dozen PBA bowlers and PBA Champions. It outreach and involvement, less marketing and less appears that the centers I am bowling in are efforts to build the sport by supporting USBC. Let's cutting back on lane maintenance by oiling the take a closer look at each of these areas. lanes less and not cleaning the lanes. Also, At the BIG BOWLING centers I bowl in PRICING there are rumors that the houses are using is going through the roof. The price of food and lower grade oil. drinks are up twenty-five to fifty percent. At the January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 9 USBC TEAM USA Trials Champions Determined At 2017 USBC Joining Butturff with automatic spots on Team USA 2017 are Russo, of Yakima, Washington, (From page 3) Team USA Trials Steven Badovinac of Monument, Colorado, and An-

By Aaron Smith drew Cain of Phoenix. WOMEN AJ Johnson of Oswego, Illinois, Nick Pate of Inver HENDERSON, Nev. – Erin McCarthy of Omaha, Ne- 1, Sydney Brummett, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1,472. Grove Heights, Minnesota, Kyle King of Glendale, Ari- braska, and Jakob Butturff of Tempe, Arizona, captured 2, Shannon O’Keefe, O’Fallon, Ill., 1,425. zona, and Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, were 3, Rebecca Gotterbarn, Garden City, N.Y., 1,381. the 2017 United States Bowling Congress Team USA selected by the National Selection Committee based on 4, Julia Bond, Aurora, Ill., 1,371. Trials titles Sunday, while Julia Bond of Aurora, Illinois, their performances at the Team USA Trials this week. 5, Stephanie Schwartz, Racine, Wis., 1,357. and Matt Russo of Millstone Township, New Jersey, Via, AJ Chapman of Wichita, Kansas, Ronnie Russell 6, Lauren Hoffman, Monroe Township, N.J., 1,356. closed the weekend with wins at the United States Na- of Marion, Indiana, Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, 7, Erin McCarthy, Omaha, Neb., 1,353. tional Amateur Bowling Championships. South Carolina, and Sean Rash of Montgomery, Illinois, 8, Josie Earnest, Nashville, Tenn., 1,350. McCarthy finished the event at Sunset Station’s Strike were selected by the National Selection Committee 9, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 1,347. Zone Bowling Center with a 241 game, giving her a fifth based on submitted resumes. 10, Megan Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 1,340. -place finish in the final round and moving her into the Making Team USA and winning the U.S. Amateur 11, Laura Branch, Victor, N.Y., 1,334. top spot in the women’s standings with 46 total ranking marked the next big steps for Bond, a Junior Team 12, Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., 1,333. points. Butturff had built a lead during the week’s first USA member and collegiate standout at Nebraska. 13, Correen Lieber, Tolleson, Ariz., 1,325. four rounds and used a 14th-place finish Sunday on the She put together a clean game in the women’s U.S. 14, Kayla Crawford, Silvis, Ill., 1,322. 39-foot Seoul oil pattern to collect the win with 59 rank- Amateur final, but left an opening for Zavala to double 15, Katherine Sutphin, Maitland, Fla., 1,321. ing points. 16, Sarah Lokker, New Baltimore, Mich., 1,320. in the 10th frame and capture the title. Zavala left the 2- The players earned points based on their finishing 17, Gazmine Mason, Cranston, R.I., 1,317. 4-10 split on her first offering as Bond collected the win, positions in each qualifying round. The top bowler of T18, Bryanna Coté, Red Rock, Ariz., 1,312. 229-204. ―It’s hard to put into words what all of this the block earned one ranking point, second place T18, Jacqueline Evans, Acton, Mass., 1,312. means,‖ said Bond, who also joined Junior Team USA earned two points, etc., with the lowest total of ranking T20, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 1,305. for the fourth consecutive year. ―It’s an honor to be a points after the five six-game blocks determining the T20, Missy Parkin, Laguna Hills, Calif., 1,305. part of both teams, and winning the U.S. Amateur 2017 USBC Team USA Trials champions. T20, Kaitlyn Reth, Baltimore, 1,305. makes it even better. It was an amazing week.‖ Shannon Pluhowsky of Dayton, Ohio, led Sunday’s Zavala earned her spot in the title match by defeating final round, firing a 1,465 six-game block. Chris Via of OVERALL – TOP 20 Brummett in the opening match, 220-210. Springfield, Ohio, paced the men’s field in the final (Position, name, hometown, total points. Points based on Russo grabbed an early lead in the men’s U.S. Ama- round with a 1,478 total. finishing position in each round.) teur final against Badovinac with strikes in five of the The women’s title came down to the final frame as MEN first seven frames. Badovinac was unable to strike on 1, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz., 45. McCarthy delivered a strike to move ahead of Shannon the left lane until the 10th frame, and Russo delivered 2, Matt Russo, Millstone Township, N.J., 58. O’Keefe of O’Fallon, Illinois, and hold off a late run by an eight count on the first ball of his final frame to se- 3, Steven Badovinac, Monument, Colo., 63. Kelly Kulick of Union, New Jersey. cure the victory, 212-197. 4, AJ Johnson, Oswego, Ill., 73. ―I tried my best to not look at the scoreboard all week, ―All of the hard work really paid off this week, and I’m 5, Marshall Kent, Yakima, Wash., 75. so I didn’t know how close it was, which probably going home as a member of Team USA, Junior Team 6, AJ Chapman, Wichita, Kan., 76. helped take the nerves away,‖ said McCarthy, who 7, Andrew Cain, Phoenix, 83. USA and as the U.S. Amateur champion,‖ said Russo, made Team USA for the third consecutive year. ―I went 8, Nick Kruml, Downers Grove, Ill., 85. who earned a spot on Junior Team USA for the second into that game focused on making good shots and the 9, Cortez Schenck, Phoenix, 96. consecutive year. ―It hasn’t fully sunken in yet, but I team. I’ve been battling some things with my swing 10, Nick Pate, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 107. know it will when I wake up tomorrow morning. I can’t since the U.S. Women’s Open and really worked hard T11, Kyle Sherman, O’Fallon, Mo., 108. even describe the feeling now.‖ the past two or three months trying to get it fixed. It T11, Kyle King, Glendale, Ariz., 108. Badovinac advanced to the championship match after 13, , Holly, Mich., 112. really paid off this week, and I’m on cloud nine. Making defeating Cortez Schenck of Phoenix in the semifinal, 14, Thomas McNeal, Seattle, 114. the team again is a dream in itself, but I don’t know if 266-190. 15, Perry Crowell IV, Hoquiam, Wash., 118. this win will sink in for a couple of weeks.‖ 16, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 127. The victories also earned McCarthy and Butturff the Many of the nation’s top young bowlers also found 17, Brandon Biondo, Carpentersville, Ill., 136. opportunity to represent the United States at the 2017 success at Sunset Station this week, earning spots on 18, Steve Smith, San Diego, 137. QubicaAMF World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico. Junior Team USA 2017. 19, Chris Via, Springfield, Ohio, 141. Also earning automatic spots on Team USA 2017 Automatic spots for the girls went to Zavala, Schwartz, 20, John Janawicz, Winter Haven, Fla., 144. based on their overall performances at the Team USA Breanna Clemmer of Clover, South Carolina, and Re-

Trials were O’Keefe, Kulick, Bond and Stephanie Za- becca Gotterbarn of Garden City, New York. WOMEN vala of Downey, California. Lauren Pate of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and 1, Sydney Brummett, Fort Wayne, Ind., 26. Jessica Mellott of Lauderhill, Florida, were selected by 2, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 27. Missy Parkin of Laguna Hill, California, Sydney Brum- the National Selection Committee based on perform- 3, Missy Parkin, Laguna Hills, Calif., 37. mett of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kayla Johnson of Wash- T4, Erin McCarthy, Omaha, Neb., 41. ington, Illinois, and Stephanie Schwartz of Racine, Wis- ance. T4, Shannon O’Keefe, O’Fallon, Ill., 41. consin, were selected by the National Selection Com- Bond, Brummett, Heather Penatzer of Tucson, Ari- 6, Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., 43. mittee based on their performances this week. zona, Sierra Kanemoto of Riverside, Ohio, Adrianna 7, Bryanna Coté, Red Rock, Ariz., 49. Pluhowsky, Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, New Stacy of Sebring, Florida, and Haley Cummings of 8, Julia Bond, Aurora, Ill., 52. York, Bryanna Coté of Red Rock, Arizona, Josie Ear- Huber Heights, Ohio, already earned their spots on 9, Stephanie Schwartz, Racine, Wis., 56. nest of Nashville, Tennessee, and Stefanie Johnson of Junior Team USA 2017 based on their performances at T10, Josie Earnest, Nashville, Tenn., 67. Grand Prairie, Texas, were selected by the National the 2016 Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis. T10, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 67. Selection Committee based on submitted resumes. Earning automatic spots on the boys’ side was Russo, 12, Lauren Hoffman, Monroe Township, N.J., 77. The red hot Butturff, who won two Professional Bowl- Schenck, Brandon Biondo of Carpentersville, Illinois, 13, Kayla Johnson, Washington, Ill., 79. ers Association Tour titles and a record nine PBA re- and Bryan Hahlen of Greenwood, South Carolina. 14, Giselle Poss, Montgomery, Ill., 83. Richard Paul III of Winton, California, and Briley 15, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio, 84. gional titles in 2016, carried that momentum into the Haugh of Faribault, Minnesota, were selected by the 16, Megan Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 87. new year. 17, Breanna Clemmer, Clover, S.C., 95. ―Knowing you can handle the grind and deal with the National Selection Committee based on performance. 18, Sarah Lokker, New Baltimore, Mich., 98. pressure of winning this event against a very talented Jared Armstrong of Louisville, Kentucky, Pete Vergos 19, Laura Branch, Victor, N.Y., 99. field of bowlers is a great feeling,‖ said Butturff, who is of Apopka, Florida, Thomas McNeal of Seattle, Jeffery 20, Paige Kraushaar, Crown Point, Ind., 112. making his first appearance on Team USA. ―It’s amaz- Mann of West Lafayette, Indiana, Dustin Zehner of ing to be one of the few who gets the chance to repre- South Bend, Indiana, and Kennon McFalls of Gastonia, sent this country and the sport of bowling.‖ (Continued on page 16)

10 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 didn’t make it to $20 because chances of making the 'Cash List'. Jumping out to an ―what are the odds of winning early lead with an 842 with 3 strong hdcp games back-to-back‖? Well Robert, the was Crystal Fulton. Crystal was last seen on the Tour odds were in your favor and if way back in February of 2016. Content with her score Robert is a bit superstitious, he and a wedding to attend, Crystal said she would come might delay shaving off his beard back after the nuptials to see if her score held up. Don- for a few more weeks. A couple ald Jones made a charge for the lead at 2:30pm but Almost A notes to everyone: Remember that every pin counts, came up 23 pins shy of the top with his 825 series. As and to believe in yourself. Great bowling Robert and the last squad came to an end, a few Members had a 3 Way Tie!! congratulations. shot in the their closing frames to steal the Title from $2,979.00 Now who’s next? Will it be you? Crystal. And the Winner is Robert Rawling. Robert Loading up the 9-Tap Tour Van early Saturday morn- finished off his set with a huge game to shoot an 870 to Total Paid Out ing to head to Wildfire was extremely difficult as it was win the first Tour Title of 2017 for $690.00 including his 52 Entries 1/14/2017 fiercely snowing in Las Vegas. $10 progressive pot entry. Crystal, opting out of the Progressive Pot held on to 2nd place for $250.00 and Ok...... maybe not fiercely but there was It was a crazy day at The Orleans starting off with snow....alright....tiny tiny flakes, but it was snow. Many Donald Jones completed the Top 3 and received a Crazy 8s. There were 10 contestants totaling 17 entries thanks to our Members who braved the cold grey day check for $236.00. This puts the Progressive Pot back including re-buys. It took 6 rounds of competition to get to help contribute to 38 entries and a payout over a grand at $1003.00. Congratulations to all of you! to our final 2. Just bowling in her 2nd event, Barbara of $2,316.00. Robert Rawling of Las Vegas joined the 9-Tap Barnett squared up against Richard Wash for a show- Competition started out strong with 13 entries into Tour back on April 2, 2016 at Sam's Town. The new down that went 3 rounds between the two. In the end, the Crazy 8s competition! And for the first time champ is a 5 year veteran of the sport, and has Richard came through to win his way into the first since Crazy 8s started, everyone became a Finalist a previous best finish of 4th place. To earn his title, he squad, while Barbara, the lone lady in the group, set- and moved into the Last Man Standing round. When it stood behind his Pitch Black by Storm, drilled up tled for a partial entry. Even the spectators enjoyed the was all said and done and a few rounds of 9 or better to by Kyle at K&K-Sam's Town where he bowls in back and forth competition. determine a winner, Sammy Goss won his entry for the Monday NFL and Wednesday Foxes & Hounds The Orleans is building a reputation as a strong scor- the day and Terry Sherman earned a partial entry of league. With his win, he has earned 10 points for his ing house. So when competitive scores get put up, our $35! As always it was great fun to watch! Wildfire is ball driller in the 2017 Pro Shop Contest. Robert has Members don’t give up. With a total of52 entries, 10 building a reputation for the Jackpot to hit as Rebecca no special plans with his winnings, but with his wife members made the ―Cash List‖, with a 4 game cut Danielson tapped it for a COOL $250.00 with her 5 Benji watching, we're sure she can figure out some- score of982. Going into squad 3, we had a 4 way tie for Taps in game 4. Two others had 7 taps and even 8 thing to do with the $$$. Robert mentioned that he was the Jackpot with 3 Taps. That was soon to be broken taps in the middle of their games! Rebecca also wins very nervous in the last game, but he definitely kept the up by Leham Reed, who quietly slid his way in front, a 2017 Member Rewards Book worth over $3500 from composure of a champion finishing strong, giving him breaking the 4 way split with his 4 taps earning our sponsor LasVegasAdisor.com. The balance re- the lead in the end. He would like to thank the 9-Tap him $100.00 from the 9-Tap Jackpot. But that wasn’t maining for next week is still an AWESOME Tour staff as well as Kenneth Fowler for inviting him to the end of the craziness. Leading the first squad $3,073.00! join. Now retired and aside from bowling, Robert enjoys playing softball and is involved in stock car racing. Con- was Rebecca Danielson with a strong 1027 series, With this being a 'Best 3 out of 4' weekend, every- which would have been fine until Sharon Bal- body got to drop that pesky low game to improve their grats on being the Tour's newest champion. boa and John Catiller stormed into the 2nd squad with a 1027 to match. Could there be a 3 Way Tie for the Title? One bowler went the distance to make sure it did not happen. However, by breaking the tie, our newest Champion also becomes our FIRST back-to-back LV Tour Cham- pion! Robert Rawling, coming fresh off of his first tour win, rings in the new year with two Titles! His 4 game total of 1049was enough to secure a second payday of $771.00. The 3 Way tie for second proved to challenging dividing up the Pro Pot as two were in for $10 and the other in for $20. Rebecca Danielson and Sharon Balboa would cash for $213.00 each and John Catiller put $263.00 in his pocket! The rest of the 'Cash List Leham Reed, Al Garcia, Leon Pitcher, Derrick Chan, Brian Blackman and Christine Fowler. Congrats to all! Who’s Next? That was the question asked at the conclusion of last week's newsletter. Well after reading his own bio, Robert Rawling responded withan ―I AM‖ backing up his performance in the previous week. Not much has changed from 7 days ago, besides earning another 10 points for the K&K Pro Shop inside Sam’s Town where he bowls league. Robert showed up to win, but didn’t really expect it, mentioning that is $10 contribution to the Progressive pot

January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 11 with team 9-Fill My Beer! Warriors: Caladen Dunn-163. Congratulations to Eric Fritz Wednesday 5 Star: Linda Williams-189. Sr, Dre Griffin, Dan Sina- Wednesday Trio: Dave-706, Billy-289, Bruce Mura- cori. oka-628, Chris Gonzales-199/566, Marky Harmon-215, Thursday Mixed 5’s: Tony and Johnny Kemp-278/660. Zimmer-245, Ray Gonzales Thursday Mixed 5’s: Tommy Mullen-194-188/561, -171, Billy Breen-201, Kenny Norris-690, Ben Cruz-209/556, Jerome Martinez Winter Bowling Specials Kenny Norris-257, Debra $2.75 Special -669, Charlie Poston-736, Dave Harrison-297, Chris Becken-224, Craig Ray- “Red Head Pin Day” Facer-252, Jack Bledsoe-212, David Fournier-267, Every Wednesday mond-257, Dominic Tadi- Tom Morrow-246, Kip Hartnett-279 and 276, John Noon to 6:00pm ello: 259-294/753, Dave Santa Catalina-237, Steve Jarratt-245, Debbie Oxley- Win FREE games of Bowling Fournier-259, Jeff Knight- 246, Tommy Mullen-259, Joe Sanchez-223/591, Adam 268, Chris Facer-246/711, Katz-217, Brian Hammond-257, Brent Hammond-287. Celestial Thunder Tommy Muller-199-186/565, Paddock Seniors: Peggy Frances-184, Sue Galloway Fridays 10pm - 1am James Oxley-287-242/756, -183, and Roy Jarratt-210. Saturdays 10:00pm - 1:00am Tito Alvarez-241 and 216, Gail’s Jr Adult 8 Pin No-Tap Cost: $15 per person Friday Night Early 5’s: Bryan March-267/727, Mike John Diaz-211, Cameron Kyle-200/561, Chris Larsen-278/749, Paul Rabe-233, Scotch Doubles & (includes bowling shoes) Monebbi-191, Andrew Miller Black Lights * Live DJ * and Bob Romero-254/679. Gail’s 8 Pin No Tap Scotch -232, and Tom Muller-225- Booming Sound 233/629. Doubles - January 28, 2017 Monte Carlo Paddock Seniors: Larkin $17.00 Bowling Fee Buckalew-206, Debbie Ox-

Bowling For Dollars ley-223/603, Ben Cruz-207, 5915 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco, CA Second Saturday Night at 7PM John Dorsett-300/767, Don 94553 (925) 685-7812 Johns-189, Bill Bothe- 279/700, Jan Sanders-200, Jon Carr-226, Ron Cook- Paddock Bowl 234, Larry Sander-223, and Bill Barr-216.

December 16th to December 31st Congratulations to Vic Henricksen for a 214 triplicate bowled on 12/30. Bill Bothe 279/700 Charlie Poston 739 Friday Night Early 5’s: EJ Gibson-157, Mike Kyle- Dre Griffin 703 202, Erik Cizmich-277/801, Paul Rabe-232-226/654, Oliver Thomas 745 Gina Moura 706 Jeff Nelson-245, and Bryan March-256. Dave Harrison 719,748 Drew Alexander 710 Saturday Juniors: Congratulations Team #4 (Nolan Dominic Fournier 294/753 st Chris Facer 711 Rose, Logan Keyte) winners of the 1 half. Alan Pellegrini 755 st Mike Persons 714 Jr Match Play: Ron Atz-255, Roll Off-Ron Atz 1 place James Oxley 287/756 nd Chris Larsen -159 and Noah Willard 2 place-135. John Dorsett 730,300/740 707,716,727 (12/1-12/15) st Joe DeMatteo 279/728 January 1 to 15th 723,300/767 John DeMatteo 717,730 Darold McCardle 279 Dan Linzmeier 769 Dan Duffield 716 Eric Fritz Sr 736 Brent Hammond 287 Erik Cizmich 741,801 Dan Sinacori 722 Billy 289 Dan Mosley 726 Dave Harrison 297 Joe DeMatteo 710,738 Games 50 or More and Series 100 or Raul Cienfuegos 299 More Pins Over Average Charlie Poston Dan Willard 701 736,747,748 Junior/Adult League: Ronald Atz-263, Tanyia Hovis- Dave 706 Chris Larsen 704,749 245/615, Greg Canepa-221/625, and Dan Santos-210. John Dorsett 708 Kip Hartnett 279/754 Happy Timers: Justin Coleman-221, Dan Eastman- Bryant Leong 714 Gail's No Tap Scotch Doubles 572, Jim Barr-226, George Brown-233, Robert Roberts- Tournament Nov 19, 2016 247, Jacky Luke-256, Ron Hammond-237, Paul Clark- Games 50 or More and Series 100 or 1st Place Champions 255, and Dan Mosley-249. More Pins Over Average Dave Wullenweber & Ron Atz Mixed Nuts: Rob Branch-233, Chelsie Mesa-208, and See standings next page. Patrick Brooks-225. Happy Timers: James Thorpe-218, Cecil Lake-238, Darold McCardle-279, Larry Sander-226, Judy Tri-City Scratch: George Petrich-258, Dan Willard- Hammond-228, Margaret Scott-212, Joseph Miranda- 249/685, Steve Tycer-270, Brian Frank-245, Dan 206, James Jenkins-245/658, Claudine Thomas-213, Mosley-263, Dre Griffin-246, Dan Sinacori-266 and Tim Patterson-233, Stephen Hill-235, and Donald 268, Charlie Poston-278-278/739 and 268, Joe DeMat- Johns-217. teo-279, Drew Alexander-263 and 278/710, Dave Harri- son-748, Jessica Ennis-204, Dan Linzmeier-258/769, Mixed Nuts: Nick Andrews-199/556. Steve Halverson-254, and Fred Ford-246. Tri-City Scratch: Charlie Poston-269/748 and 268, Adam Carlson-646, Gary Koch-252/685, Linda Mosley- Pin Spinners: Jim Eversole-228/613 and Gail Smith- 225, Dan Mosley-726, Bryant Leong-264, Dan Willard- 266-243/690. 266/701, Raul Cienfuegos-299, Heron Torres-266, Bowlers A-Go-Go: Laurie Koch-219, Larry Farrell- Rocky Narag-245, Brian Frank-267, Larry Cooper-231, 177, Alan Pellegrini-267/755, Gary Truex-247/644, Dan Sinacori-257, and Tanyia Hovis-267/623. Papa Pitts-208, and Joan Bean-541. Pin Spinners: Lynn O’Callaghan-193, Debi Alladio-227, Wednesday 5 Star: Joel Falgout-211, Josh Swanson- and Richard McCown-212. 269, and Jon Carr-236. Bowlers A-Go-Go: Kelvin Barney-236, Denise Elsken Wednesday Trio: Herb Viray-231 and Dre Griffin-241. -222, Denise Farrell-247, Dan Sinacori-269,Carl Vad- Team 14: Beautiful Balls took first place in the roll-off nais-248, Bill Schmalle-199, and Earl Pitts-256.

12 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 Bel Mateo Bowl Jane Bernzweig

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January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 13 Winners Selected In Bowl For The Cure Fabulous Four Essay Contest By Terry Bigham

Santa Clara Valley USBC

ARLINGTON, Texas – The four women who will experience an outstanding bowling adventure through the Bowl for the Cure® Fabulous Four essay contest have been determined. Donna Angstead of Longmont, Colorado, Jackie Cluxton of Manchester, Ohio, Regina Owens of Jacksonville, Florida, and Dawn Paolillo of Staten Island, New Check-in: 10:00 am and Bowl at 11:00 am York, were selected as the Fabulous Four winners based on their submitted es- says. This is a 90% of 220 handicap tournament, based on the The Fabulous Four essay contest is part of Bowl for the Cure®, a year-round following divisions by age: fundraising initiative sponsored by the United States Bowling Congress in partner- ship with Susan G. Komen®. The contest was started three years ago to raise Senior Women and Men Divisions: awareness about breast cancer and to honor four women who either have gone Div A: 50 yrs to 69 yrs young / Div B: 70 yrs and up through a breast cancer diagnosis or have been instrumental in helping support

Entry Fee: $30.00 the cause and finding a cure. * Pre-register by Monday January 23, 2017 to guarantee and reserve “We are thrilled to honor these four women who not only have had to face har- your space . rowing battles against breast cancer, but have gone above and beyond to give * Maximum entries: 150. back to others who have been affected by the disease,” said Christina Alford, * Walk-in entries will be first come, first served, based on Lane avail- senior vice president of development at Komen. “Our longstanding partnership ability and cash only at tournament site. with Bowl for the Cure has enabled us to reach survivors and supporters across

This is one of our more popular tournaments, so sign up early to ensure the country, and we are so thankful for their dedication to our cause over the past you have a lane reserved! 16 years.” Winners of the fourth installment of the Fabulous Four essay contest were deter- mined by a special selection panel that included previous Fabulous Four winners, along with Susan G. Komen® and USBC staff. The Fabulous Four winners receive a five- day trip that will start in the Dallas area with a special day at Komen headquarters. The group then will head to the International Bowl- ing Campus in Arlington, Texas, to tour the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame before receiving lessons from the Team USA coaching staff and PWBA stars at the International Training and Research Center. The Fabulous Four will complete their trip in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they will help kick off and compete in the 2017 USBC Women’s Championships.

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January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 15 position in each round.)

MEN 1, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz., 59. 2, Marshall Kent, Yakima, Wash., 78. 3, Matt Russo, Millstone Township, N.J., 84. 4, Steven Badovinac, Monument, Colo., 91. 5, Andrew Cain, Phoenix, 102. 6, Cortez Schenck, Phoenix, 105. T7, AJ Johnson, Oswego, Ill., 112. T7, Nick Pate, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 112. 9, Kyle King, Glendale, Ariz., 121. 10, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 131. 11, AJ Chapman, Wichita, Kan., 134. 12, Nick Kruml, Downers Grove, Ill., 137. 13, Chris Via, Springfield, Ohio, 142. 14, Kyle Sherman, O’Fallon, Mo., 143. 15, John Janawicz, Winter Haven, Fla., 151. T16, Andrew Anderson, Holly, Mich., 153. USBC Team USA Trials 9, Cortez Schenck, Phoenix, 1,369. T16, Steve Smith, San Diego, 153. 10, Alex George, Wichita, Kan., 1,361. 18, Thomas McNeal, Seattle, 169. (From page 10) 11, Tyger Miller, Klamath Falls, Ore., 1,354. 19, Brandon Biondo, Carpentersville, Ill., 175. 12, Zach Hattori, Henderson, Nev., 1,353. 20, Bryan Hahlen, Greenwood, S.C., 178.

North Carolina, already earned their spots on Junior 13, Kyle King, Glendale, Ariz., 1,351. 14, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz., 1,341. WOMEN Team USA 2017 based on their performances at the 15, Mike Wolfe, Floyd Knobs, Ind., 1,339. 1, Erin McCarthy, Omaha, Neb., 46. 2016 Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis. 16, Steve Smith, San Diego, 1,338. 2, Shannon O’Keefe, O’Fallon, Ill., 48. 3, Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J., 51. To be eligible for the U.S. Amateur, a bowler must 17, Darren Tang, San Francisco, 1,337. 4, Julia Bond, Aurora, Ill., 54. not hold or have held a professional membership (PBA 18, Matthew Diamond, Centerville, Ohio, 1,326. 19, Andrew Cain, Phoenix, 1,324. 5, Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., 58. or Professional Women’s Bowling Association) in the 20, Aaron Yuratovich, Babson Park, Fla., 1,319. 6, Sydney Brummett, Fort Wayne, Ind., 70. preceding year. Also, anyone who has won a profes- 7, Missy Parkin, Laguna Hills, Calif., 71. 8, Bryanna Coté, Red Rock, Ariz., 80. sional title (regional, national or senior) as a profes- WOMEN 9, Josie Earnest, Nashville, Tenn., 81. sional is not eligible to compete as an amateur. 1, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio, 1,465. 2, Julia Bond, Aurora, Ill., 1,392. 10, Kayla Johnson, Washington, Ill., 82. Bowlers age 20 or younger as of Jan. 1, 2017 were 3, Kayla Johnson, Washington, Ill., 1,369. 11, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 84. eligible for spots on Junior Team USA this week. 4, Giselle Poss, Montgomery, Ill., 1,365. 12, Shannon Pluhowsky, Dayton, Ohio, 85. 13, Giselle Poss, Montgomery, Ill., 87. For more information on the USBC Team USA Trials 5, Erin McCarthy, Omaha, Neb., 1,362. 14, Lauren Hoffman, Monroe Township, N.J., 88. and U.S. Amateur, visit BOWL.com/TeamUSATrials. 6, Joely O’Grady, South Amboy, N.J., 1,361. 7, Shannon O’Keefe, O’Fallon, Ill., 1,346. 15, Stephanie Schwartz, Racine, Wis., 90. 8, Rebecca Gotterbarn, Garden City, N.Y., 1,336. 16, Megan Kelly, Dayton, Ohio, 115. 2017 USBC Team USA Trials 9, Kaitlyn Reth, Baltimore, 1,326. 17, Breanna Clemmer, Clover, S.C., 117. At Sunset Station’s Strike Zone Bowling Center, 10, Kelly Belzeski, Schererville, Ind., 1,319. 18, Haley Richard, Tipton, Mich., 131. Henderson, Nev. 11, Lauren Hoffman, Monroe Township, N.J., 1,312. 19, Rebecca Gotterbarn, Garden City, N.Y., 133. T12, Correen Lieber, Tolleson, Ariz., 1,309. 20, Correen Lieber, Tolleson, Ariz., 137. SUNDAY’S RESULTS T12, Haley Richard, Tipton, Mich., 1,309. ROUND 5 – TOP 20 14, Josie Earnest, Nashville, Tenn., 1,308. U.S. AMATEUR STEPLADDER FINALS (Position, name, hometown, six-game total) 15, Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., 1,306. MEN Semifinal MEN 16, Sierra Kanemoto, Riverside, Ohio, 1,294. Steven Badovinac, Monument, Colo., def. Cortez Schenck, Phoenix, 1, Chris Via, Springfield, Ohio, 1,478. 17, Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y., 1,292. 266-190 2, Matthew O’Grady, Rahway, N.J., 1,473. 18, Lauren Pate, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 1,281. 3, Marshall Kent, Yakima, Wash., 1,439. 19, Maranda Pattison, Redwood Valley, Calif., 1,279. Championship 4, Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas, 1,430. T20, Kalynn Carl, Albany, N.Y., 1,278. Matt Russo, Millstone Township, N.J., def. Badovinac, 5, Nick Pate, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., 1,405. T20, Kasey Eaton, Wyoming, Mich., 1,278. 212-197 6, Bryan Hahlen, Greenwood, S.C., 1,392. 7, John Janawicz, Winter Haven, Fla., 1,390. OVERALL – TOP 20 WOMEN Semifinal 8, Richard Paul III, Winton, Calif., 1,380. (Position, name, hometown, total points. Points based on finishing Stephanie Zavala, Downey, Calif., def. Sydney Brummett, Fort

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6 GAMER, SUNDAY - Jan 29th WITH: 52 Lanes 11:00 am check-in / bowl @ 12:00 pm ● COLOR AUTOMATIC SCORING ● “THE ZONE” GAME ROOM ● CHAMPIONS LOUNGE ● PRO SHOP ● CLASSIC AWARDS & TROPHIES ● LA PIZZA CAFÉ ● LANE 53 RESTAURANT

Yosemite Lanes, 6 Gamer TOC Match #2 ● PEACH CLASSIC SINGLES #3 seed Craig Miller of Tracy In a grueling Tournament of Champions where the 24 chooses lanes 29/30 on the qualifiers bowled 6 games on 6 different lane conditions Kegel Taj Mahal Pattern (38 Glow Bowling Bumper Bowling Chis Pitts of Fresno came out on top for the $450.00 feet) first place prize. This turned out to be just a Rock-N-Bowl Hosted Birthday Parties grueling match between 2 Qualifying went like this: great players. Criag Miller 1. Chris Pitts +265 opened in the 10th for a 159 . Lanndyn still had to mark 2nd place Craig Miller $360.00 2. Nick Kelley +166 in the 10th to beat Craig. Lanndyn left a 6-10 in the 1st place Chris Pitts $450.00 3. Craig Miller +90 tenth, then picked off only the 10 pin to lose 159 to 153.

4. Jim Gordin +58 4th place Lanndyn Carnate of Modesto :) $235.00 Congratulations to Chris and all the cashers. 5. Lanndyn Carnate +55 Our next Yosemite Lanes 6 Gamer will be on January 6. Ron Case +42 $150.00 Match #3 29th. 7. Travis Hewitt +41 $130.00 #2 seed Nick Kelley of Modesto chooses lanes 29/30 8. Gregory Thompson Jr. +31 $120.00 on the Kegel Taj Mahal Pattern (38 feet) 9. Joe Petrovich +9 $115.00 Nick after seeing two150 games choose to put Craig Modesto USBC 10. Rich Custer -18 $110.00 back on 29/30. Nick proceeded to shoot a 164 game. Current Standings 11. Wayne Garber -21 $105.00 Unfortunately for Nick, Craig Miller made some correct adjustment and defeated Nick 216 to 164. BVL Friendship Doubles 12. Chris Preble -22 $100.00 3rd place Nick Kelley $290.00 13. Noel Vasquez -26 1. Varvel, Curtis M / Braham, Jennifer D, Modesto 14. Rick Francis -38 Championship Match 2. Bonaccinie, Claudelle / Couch, Debbie, Modesto 15. Myles Duty -46 #1 seed Chris Pitts chooses lanes 31/32 on the Kegel 16. Rick Watts -49 3. Baker, Rose M / Baker, Ralph D, SR, Riverbank Tower of Pisa Pattern (41 feet) 17. Mark McCreary -55 4. Prater, Carol E / Sparks, Lydia, Hilmar In a crazy match Chris led by 12 pins going into the 8th 18. Christopher Davidson -66 frame. In frame 8 with strikes working on lane 31 Craig 5. Sappenfield, Royce W /Harber, Larry, Ceres 19. Will Garber -98 Miller went the nose leaving the 3-6-10, only to see a 6. Schilperoort, Kathy A / French, Karen, Modesto 20. Don Mathey -114 late messenger go between the 6 and 10 pins taking 7. Hackett, Wil C/ Hackett, Donald (Bill) W Modesto 21. Freddy Irvin -171 them out and knocking the 6pin into the 3 for a strike. 8. Sappenfield, Royce W / Showalter, Erik J, Ceres 22. Robert Nelson -174 Chris gets up in the 8th frame on lane 32 and leaves a 23. David Street -189 4-6-7. Then proceeds to get only the 7 pin to lose 2 9. Norris, Tricia A / Norris, Max L, Modesto 24. Robert Wrachford Jr. -200 pins in count. Chris spares in the 9th. Craig then has 10. DeMello, Ginger A / Rosenburg, Arthur, Patterson chances to lock Chris out but spares in the 9th frame 11. Egleston Julie M / Egleston, Dave B, Ceres After qualifying the top 5 moved on to the step ladder on lane 32. In the 10th frame on lane 31 Craig gets the 12. Wilson, Jacqueline A / Bonaccinie, Claudelle, finals where the higher seed chooses the pair for his first strike and can shut out Chris with a 2nd strike but match to be on. make a bad shot leaving the 1-2-4. Craig picks it up 13. Rhodes, David /Mora, John F, Modesto and shoots 213. Chris Pitts max score is 213. Chris 14. Christenson, cody / Higie Virginia, Ceres then proceeds to stuff 3 strikes in the 10th on lane 32 Match #1 and finish with a 213. 15. Sparks, Lydia / Kirkland, Sean E, Modesto #4 seed. Jim Gordin chooses lanes 25/26 the Kegel Our first tie in the step-ladder in a long time. Chris Chichen Itza Pattern (40 feet) Pitts being the higher seed chooses lane and order for #5 seed Lanndyn Carnate defeats the best ball roll-off. He chooses Craig first on lane 31. #4 seed Jim Gordin 207 to 172 in a match that wasn't As of January 18th Craig then goes high leaving a 4-6-10 for a 7 count. that close. Chris then needing 8 or better comes in very light leav- 5th place Jim Gordin $190.00 ing only the 2 pin for a 9 to 7 roll off win. Crazy stuff!!!

18 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 Monterey Bay

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Pro Shop Coffee Shop Large Arcade Valley Center Bowl (831) 373-1553 ● Fax (831) 373-2080 By Darwin Wandersee 2161 N. Fremont, Monterey, CA 93940 We are finally getting some of that very needed water and it hasn't stopped the

great scores from our bowlers here. Monterey Lanes FilAm Seniors - (week 18) (Men) Rueben Flores 266, Randy Fisher 257, Paul

By Darwin Wandersee Lamboley 217. (Women) Gloria Romero 173, Evelyn Escolano 168, Joyce Friscia

It sure feels great having a few days of sunshine and a small break from the rain 165. although we need it very much. Excellent scores coming your way from the great Salinas Tahoe - (week 16) (Men) Ray Lemaire 234, Daryl Elder 204, Danny Al- Monterey Peninsula. varado 201. (Women) Renee Green 187, Valarie Coffey 185, Michelle Gutierrez Chi's Monday Mixers - (week 13) (Men) Tim Huska 277, Josh Boatwright 204, 158. Randy Henson 192, Mike Bennett 183, Joe Dunn 173. (Women) Rana Inouye 173, Wednesday Reno Mixed - (week 18) (Men) Rod Cahoon 248, David Lockhart Sherryl Panek 172, Victoria Moncivais 166, Pamie Sue Dunn 134. (wek 16) (Men) 247, Rod Daquioag 220, Ron Carll 220. (Women) Jennifer Cox 201, Racquel Mike Ignacio 235, Bill Kearns 222, Tim Huska 206, John Ruiz 183, Josh Boatwright Suarez 160, Lena Francisco 160. 179. (Women) Sherryl Panek 188, Yvonne Kirkland 158, Linda Payne 146.

Fiesta Club Seniors - (week 13) (Men) Nolan Ferreira 258, Craig Isakson 227, John Ruiz 192, Roger Martin 192. (Women) Erika Johnson 191, Anna Nash 152, Barbara Jepsen 149. (week 15) (Men) Stephen Leslie 221, John Ruiz 219, Peter Rosen 189. Save the Date! (Women) Song Luna 193, Melba White 165, Tami Farber 154. (week 17) (Men) Nolan Ferreira 234, Steve Geertsen 228, Mike Ignacio 219. (Women) Song Luna City Tournament

190, Melba White 175, Sandi Miller 156. Monterey City League - (week 14) (Men) Barry Panes Jr 277, Bill Reckas 256, Keith Saturday, March 18 Garner 243, Duane Yow 237, Steve Geertsen 190. (Women) Melissa Garner 214, Sunday, March 19 Kathy Oliver 169. (week 16) (Men) Dave Larue 246, Bill Reckas 242, Barry Panes Jr Saturday, March 25 221, Jon Gerdes 196, Larry Hamilton 189. (week 18) (Men) Barry Panes Jr 248, Sunday, March 26 Brian Stangel 227, Albert Manabe 226, Bill Reckas 212, Dave Larue 193 (Women) Kathy Oliver 219. More details available soon! Friday Nite Family Affair - (week 14) (Men) Richard Gilliam 194, Jerry Zack 185, Bob Britton 114. (Women) Sandra Gilliam 168, Jeri Partida 148. (week 16) (Men) Richard Gilliam 186, Thomas Howard 178, Will Struthers 142. (Women) Dottie De- fede 183. (week 17) (Men) Michael Silver 192, Gary Allen 179, Mark Nelson 139. Monterey 500 Club (Women) Sandra Gilliam 172. (week 18) (Men) Josh Silva 228, Tim Friederichs 175, Doubles Tournament Jerry Zack 169. (Women) Jeri Partida 153, Kandi Caldwell 139.

Shirts and Skirts - (week 13) (Men) Terry Hall 279, Steven Kasper 238, Robert Barb @ Monterey Lanes 223, Charlie Pease 221, Steve Carroll 217. (Women) Nancy Hyett 221, Stacey Lee 190, Sharon Gill 179, Erika Johnson 173, Michele Hensley 162.(week 15) (Men) Sunday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. Nolan Ferreira 278, Beeb Carvalho 247, Larry Hamilton 227, Steven Kasper 214, Ken Kullberg 206. (Women) Carrie Barb 234, Morgan Luna 190, Melissa Garner $30 entry fee 186, Kathi Patton 168, Evelyn Rosales 164. (week 16) (Men) Ken Kullberg 268, (One team member must be a David Frazier 254, Nolan Ferreira 237, Phuc Huynh 215, Mike Ignacio 214. Monterey 500 Club member) (Women) Stephani Marcos 213, Melissa Garner 188, Yan Chau 182, Sonja Isakson 176, Edie Ferreira 163. (week 17) (Men) George Sayre 255, Steve Carroll 253, Barry Panes Jr 230, Tho Huynh 230, Ronald Hooks 229. (Women) Stephani Marcos 221, MIchele Hensley 189, Yvonne Kirkland 188, Carrie Barb 171, Erika Johnson 169. Staff Wives - (week 15) Jeannette Cardinale 183, Carlaine Willis 167, Mary Cushing 156, Colleen Fife 153, Linda Elsberry 147

January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 19 $1.3 Million Ticket Sold in Solano County Claimed!

On Saturday, September 10 one Powerball® ticket sold in California matched five of the six winning numbers to win $1,301,956 (before federal taxes). Ron Hilton wasted no time staking his claim to that prize. Hilton walked into the California Lottery’s Sacra- mento District Office the following Monday morning holding the win- ning Powerball ticket. Hilton told us he was still in bed Sunday morning (Sept. 10) when he decided to grab his phone and check the winning Powerball numbers. “I had the screen up on my phone that showed the winning amount. I think I looked at it at least 30-40 times. Then I called my friend Mike,” Hilton said. “I had to jump out of the shower and drive an hour to verify it,” Mike said laughing. The two friends were all laughs as they relived that day. The only downside according to Hilton was that he JUST missed winning the whopping $205 million jackpot. Hilton’s ticket matched the numbers 3-17-49-55-68; but the winning redPowerball number was 8 and Hilton had the number 6. So close! Hilton told us that before this, he had never won anything big playing the lottery – but he had won enough little prizes to keep him interested. Now that he hit it big, Hilton said he’s going to keep playing and “ride that wave!” Hil- ton purchased the winning ticket at Join Us - Call for openings Vaca Valley Travel Center, which is located at 151 Crocker Drive in Vaca- ville (Solano County).

Bowling Industry Taps Link Strategy Group As Strategic Partnership Agency

By Mike Alday

ARLINGTON, Texas – Bowling’s major entities – the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) and Strike Ten Entertainment (STE) – have contracted with Link Strategy Group to develop sponsorship partners for the industry. Combined, the USBC, BPAA and STE provide access to the more than 67 million con- sumers who bowl each year and more than 5,000 bowling centers across the U.S. Link Strategy Group will serve as the strategic partnership agency to introduce the bowling plat- form to potential non-endemic corporations interested in access to the sport of bowling. “After an in-depth search for a partner in this area, the consensus was that Link Strategy Group was a great fit for bowling,” said John Harbuck, President of Strike Ten Entertain- ment, the marketing arm of the bowling industry. “They immediately grasped the significant power that our organizations collectively offer and have the contacts to get bowling front- and-center with potential sponsors. “Bowling is the number one participatory sport in the U.S. and, to date, is really untapped when it comes to non-endemic partnerships,” he added. In addition to providing companies with access to consumers through bowling centers, Link Strategy Group will be able to offer exclusive naming rights for the recently relaunched Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour and tour events. Current PWBA sponsors include Pepsi, Nationwide, Smithfield and Go Bowling. Link Strategy Group will also be able to provide partners with unparalleled access to the USBC membership, which is larger than the combined memberships of similar organiza- tions in golf and tennis. Opportunities also exist around the USBC’s national events, which draw participation from thousands of bowlers around the country. These include the Open Championships, Women’s Championships, USBC Masters, USBC Queens, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, Junior Gold Championships, Team USA and others. Congratulations Dave Kirtley “Bowling is the original social network. It’s a game that’s been enjoyed by people of all 257-267-279 = 800 ages and skill levels for literally centuries,” said Jeff Benton, CEO of Link Strategy Group. Bowled at Double Decker “We are excited that for the first time a company can own the sport of bowling through the collective assets of the major bowling organizations. We can deliver this platform, truly unique in the world of sports, to companies who want to reach a very loyal, expansive CONGRATULATIONS TO CRAIG SCHOEPPNER! Rolling his audience. And, with the PWBA, we have a new platform and women’s sports property that first 300 game few months ago...only to follow it up with his sec- is perfectly suited for companies wanting to connect with the female consumer.” ond 300 game in the Tuesday Doubles league today and win- For more information on how to partner with the bowling industry, contact Stephen ning the league championship as well..... Great Feat!!!! Grecsek at [email protected].

20 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 Livermore Valley Tournament Women’s Doubles Leaders

Optional Scratch Team: Unofficial Results Unofficial Results 1. Alberto/Relucio, San Jose 1. JMW Consulting #1, San Jose 2. Lofton/Dellinger, Cupertino 2. Murphy's Law, Dublin 3. Mecham/Shene, San Jose 3. Bowlers Choice Pro Shop #2, 4. Parsons/Trujillo, Brentwood Brentwood 5. Asplin/Halog, Brentwood 4. Joe Alalay Team, Fremont Mixed Doubles Leaders Mixed Team Leaders, Unofficial Results Unofficial Results 1. Josh Shelton Team, Alameda 1. Caylao/Choi, San Jose 2. Darryl Wells, Dublin 2. Azevedo/Tehee, Hanford 3. Charnee Gold, Alameda 3. Parry/Ortiz, Cupertino 4. JMW Consulting #1 4. Lupo/Paulos, Vacaville 5. Pat's Pals, Albany 5. Nolasco/Miller, Daly City 6. Elk Grove Invaders, Elk Grove 6. Laiwa/Evenson, San Jose

Men’s Doubles Leaders Optional Scratch Men’s Doubles Unofficial Results Unofficial Results 1. Dickerson/Broussard, Antioch 1. West/Piccione, San Jose 2. West/Piccione, San Jose 2. Bermudez/Tehee, Hanford 3. Deponty/Mecham, San Jose 3. Kajihara/Kwok, San Jose 4. Roybal/Manalansan, Fremont 4. Floco/Graf, Fremont 5. Arquillo/Peralta, Fremont 5. Salazar/Luebbers, San Jose 6. Blake/Nelson, Fremont 6. Kirtley/Mastro, Concord Optional Scrach Mixed Doubles 7. Criste/Roberts, Livermore Unofficial Results Men’s Singles / Unofficial Results Women’s Singles, Unofficial Results 1. Azevedo/Tehee, Hanford 1. Miguel Dickerson, Benicia 1. Maria Parry, Santa Clara Men’s All Events Unofficial Results 2. Lupo/Paulos, Vacaville 2. Mark Mazzulla, Brentwood 2. Janai Sims, Elk Grove 1. Scott Curtis, Dublin 3. Mastro/Weamer, Concord 3. Kevin Samreuang, Need City 3. Brandy Mastro, San Ramon 2. Nick Simons, San Jose 4. Sims/Pridgeon, Alameda 4. Kristopher Nelson, San Jose 4. Sondra Mecham, Vacaville 3. Kevin Kwok, Clovis 5. Renslow/Pawloski, Brentwood 5. Rick Miller, Fairfield 5. Alexis Caylao, Daly City 4. Mark Mazzulla, Brentwood 6. Asplin/Halog, Brentwood

January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 21 E.A. Dublin Bowl game +71, Ally Salinas 223-575/ +107, Mike Allphin 256-600/ By Chuck Holland +103, Melanie Kern a 177 game +51, Dan Dill 254-606/+132, Sue Bowlers of the Month: (Dublin Cruisers) Jeff Mason Dill 577/+76, Dawne Doane a had games of 238-238-268 and a 774 set, 168 pins 183 game +55, (Wednesday over average. (Wednesday Wonders) Danny Wilson Wonders) Vicki Rivera 493/+97, had a perfect 300 game. (Leprechauns) Todd Koons Mike Sundstrom 254-683/+134, had a 278 game and a 741 set, 159 pins over average. Bob Massola 265-730/+80, (Melting Pot) Fernando Salinas had a 226 game and a Stephan Klitz 254-714, June Sa- 591 set, 159 pins over average. (Dublin Majors) Ryan blan a 246 game +82, Ron Crac- Pardini had a perfect 300 and a 748 set. (Friday Fling- raft Jr. 265-717, Jon Mattos a ers) Bob Massola had a perfect 300 game and a 734 202 game +54, John Lewis a 254 set. They must be our Bowlers of the Month game +56, (Lotto Fun Good- K5 Signs & Graphics Monday Madness Match Play timers) Stan Branda 223-639/ (4games): Here are some of our best scores for the +111, Sean Lavey 256-600/+93, month: George Ackerson 269-879/+207, Andy Dorsett Jackie Blidy 185-506/+101,Kevin 246-866, Bill Thomas 899, Kimlang Lewis 850, James Singer 708, (Men’s Club) Mitch Bowling 864, Dave Tomassini 868, Dan Guerin 896, Marini a 210 game +52, Peter and Ben Sabha 888. Hagin 289-733 (3R’s) Randy Black Oak Casino/Pacific Coast Termite Scratch Lomas 623/+101, Dave Bolin Trios: High for the month was Paul Wolf 289-793. 522/+87, Jana Halle a 178 game Other good scores were posted by; Will +48, (Dublin Dollies) Jeannie Scharnow 751, Mark Del Cerro 727, Rich Hiner 730, Kohles a 189 game +49, Colleen Payton Giambrone 709, Tyler Scharnow 718, Don Banks 198-477/+83, Susan Sutherland 279-780, Eric Adolphson 747, Matt Hart Thornton 495/+75, (Dublin Ma- 710, Robert Newton 702, Kevin Perriera 728, Tom jors) Alex Stuber 279-785, Brad Roberts 708, Tom Watson 701, Jim Curtis 751, Scott Koelling 290-749, Wendy Ar- Luba 744, John Graf 704, Kenneth Dibattista 704, Scott buckle 630, Dianna Marion Curtis 725, Joe Alalay 703, Mark McCreary 740, Ray- 603,Will Scharnow 279-778, mond Ng 728, and Anthony Braga 299-732. (Trailriders) Jack Yarbrough 258 League Scores: -658/+115, Roberto Espitia 208- (Dublin Cruisers) Steve Hawk 246-677/+80, Bridgette 546/+115, Tina Ingram 257-629/ Emanuel a 163 game +57, Troy Gomez a 215 game +80, Sue Bird 386/+81, (570 +49, Ron Landis 266-667/+139, Greg Johnson 216- Scratch Trios) Bob Young 279- Shaffer 569, Debbie Chang a 175 game +63, and 517/+91,Chandler Shetron 214-546/90, Joe Brown a 772, Bill Cooley 732, Lisa Jordan 246-652, Greg Doyle Lorraine Lee 492/+73. 225 game +60, Marijeanne Rende a 204 game +60, 693,Rich Humphrey 715, Reggie Fullmore 705, John Youth Bowlers: (Christian Fellowship) Mike McHugh a 234 game Bussey 698, Pamela Sterling a 245 game +60, (Ellie +64, Jeff Richter a 228 game +61, Brian Schroeder 155 Mae Strikers) Joe Watters a 213 game +52, Girish Stealth (3 games): Chris Ellis 267-599, D J Barton -393/+99, Jim Stone 541/+73, (Monday Night Trip) Hullatti 192-514/+112, Gowri Janak a 175 game +71, 617, Gavin Deutsch 197-526/+85, Alexis Collet 467, Tyler Scharnow 718, Darin Smith 269-718/+94, John Rosie Huckaby 401/+80, (PBA Experience) Dennis Khloe Heusler 410, Meredith Kelly 360, Jason Gee Reynolds 279-733/+103, Robert Betz 211-600/+105, Acma 252-654/+111, Casey McClintock 254-647/+89, 478, Max Wolf a 190 game +63, Ashley Adams 432, Michelle Massey515/+89, Stacey Bates 605, Jerry Uhl Mark Perry 558/+75, Garret Rhett a 233 game +57, Jared Darling 245-639, Logan Kirby 563/+80, a 245 game +50, Christine Sanford 232-638/+101, Randall Edmonds596/+86, Matthew Graham a 232 Big Dogs Gold Pin (4 games): Jared Darling 897, Charlotte Uhl 234-610/+76, John Snyder Jr. 246-614/ game +60, John Perry a 225 game +63, (Friday Fling- Anthony Scharton 892, James Garrison 815, D J Bar- +98, Mark Gress a 229 game +525, Dalene Harrison ers) Jim Bell 267-691/+94, Eric Valley a 213 game +50, ton 813, Brandon Muraoka 865, Ryder Halliday 828, 192-560/+104, (Coffee Lasses) Nicki Deutsch a 230 Jen Divita 157-417/+96, Steve Ryan 245-702/+123, Jacob Butler 244, Matthew Collet III 836, Michael Par- game +59, Sandy Brown a 165 game +63, Chris Maehr Linda Calaway 187-497/+123, Debbie Gilfillan 560/+77, tridge 791. a 188 game +48, Jan Lee 431/+77, Lynette Carone a Sam Mohamad 217-638/+131, Jen Seely a 168 game Little Dogs (4 games): Logan Kirby 770, Neil 244 game +70, (P.T.A.) Judie Gluck 211-508/+91, +54, Rasheed Abdullah 279-720/+105, Annette Kendall Weinstein 720, Alexis Collet 557, and Chris Ellis 717. Anita Taylor 486/+72, (Lucky Strikers) Jon Ferrel 269- 518/+80, Marisol Collet a 182/+51. Junior Strikers (3 games): Nicholas Green 506, Neil 708/+109, Scott Neveu a 224 game +77, Joann Neveu Senior Scores: Weinstein 574, Greg Warque 453, Mason Sidran 512. a 205 game +54, Sandy Ghilarducci 485/+77, Darwin Earl’s Pearls: Bob Kleffman 278-662/+901, Mike Bar- Generation Gap (3 games): Matt Barroero 613, Dee Friend 298-777/+123, Rod McFadden 277-718/127, nes 257-661, Warren Harrison 224-610/+88, Gary Lev- Ann Krom 518, Matthew Collet III 267-660, Mason Sid- Amarissa Koelling 556/+85, John Ferrel 256-676/+91, ering a 218 game +66, George Tso a 236 game +64, ran 223-574/+175, Khloe Heusler 395, Lisa Hansen (Chevron) Joe Swain 216-582/+117, Don Seilhymer a Judy Pitts 176-474/+111, Linda Shaffer 633, Jan Bar- 440, Anthony Silva 674, and Robert Hansen 171-418. 224 game +61, Kim Rivas 511/+82, Brian Finley a 222 nes 534, Dave Altschuler 258-683, Hal Lewis 663, Jack Gold Pin Tournament: Our next Gold Pin Tournament game +56, Othell Robinson a 243 game +53, Alfred Busch216-553/+93, 216-553/+93, Dave Halberstadt a is scheduled for January 21stat 1:00pm, the pattern will Carrasco a 266 game +81, Nicole Baker 193-521/+92, 253 game +74, Rose Dautrieve 508, Betty Edelman a be SharkEntry is $65 and there are optional side pots, (Leprechauns) Russ Engstrom 289-744/+111, Curtis 165/+55, Bob Young 267-655, Kathy Morgan 207-555/ a 300 pot, and brackets! Call to enter the field is limited Elmore 218-597/+93, Sandy Baumgardner a 224 game +119, Mike Barnes 236-661, Rich Hiner 641, Kevin to 36 bowlers. This is a USBC certified tournament. +71, Scott Kodama 244-690/+120, Wendy Arbuckle Chan 158-353/+87, Ann Liu 235-555, Sandy Dibiase Pot ―O‖ Gold, Color Pin Bowling for $$$: Bowls at 256-677, Joe Kern a 246 game +69, Geri Cooney a 207-534/+123, Belva Carroll a 207/+61. 6:30pm each Saturday night, if you get color pins in the 181 game +54, Linda Spengler a 232 game +58, Doug Seniors &VIP’s: Larry Cook 639, Bob Kleffman 635, right positions you get to shoot for a strike money shot. Kreiss 571/+91, Starr Harding 623/+83, Lurie Orosz a Ann Liu 230-603/+102, Gloria Agdeppa a 175 game There are accumulating jack pots for games 1, 2, and 192 game +52, (California Girls) Amy Garrison a +49, Ray Hintz 563, Belva Carroll 503, Melody Minto 3, and there are optional side pots. The cost is $20, 200game +50, Terry Vaillancourt a 176 game +51, 234-594, Chong Plummer 458/+92, Karen Bernard a and it is advisable that you call for reservations. (925) Cathy Volponi a 196 game +61, Rebecca Provost a 193 game +55, John Monahan 613/+103, Gene Choy a 828-7550 201 game +54, (Melting Pot) Chris Chakires a 266 242 game +81, Ron Dietrich a 237 game +60, Linda Web-site: earlanthonysdublinbowl.com 22 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 PBA Spare Shots PBA/PBA50 Don Vay Memorial Central Doubles Classic at Legend Lanes in Cuya- hoga Falls, Ohio. By Bill Vint

The Jan. 27-29 weekend includes the PBA and PBA50 Sands Regency West/ Player of the Year candidates who finished among the top 10 in 2016 earnings, in Northwest Winter Classic doubleheader presented by Storm at the National Bowling alphabetical order, are: Dom Barrett, England; Mitch Beasley, Clarksville, Stadium in Reno, Nev. The weekend also will include a Sands Regency West/ Tenn.; Jason Belmonte, Australia; Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C.; Marshall Northwest Winter Challenge event for non-champions. Kent, Yakima, Wash.; Francois Lavoie, Quebec City, Quebec; Sean

Rash, Montgomery, Ill.; , Austin, Texas; Jesper Svensson, Sweden’s Martin Larsen and Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, N.Y., are the top Sweden, and EJ Tackett, Huntington, Ind.. qualifiers for the Men’s and Women’s Finals, presented by the

PBA, which will air live as part of an ESPN doubleheader on Sunday, Feb. 26, from The top five players in the rookie class, also listed alphabetically, are: Graham The Orleans Bowling Center in Las Vegas. The WBT Finals will immediately follow Fach, Guelph, Ontario; Francois Lavoie, Quebec City, Quebec; Danielle McE- the ESPN telecast of the USBC Masters finals. wan, Stony Point, N.Y.; Anggie Ramirez. Austin, Texas, and Darren Tang, San

Francisco. Larsen was the points leader in PBA International-World Bowling Tour men’s quali-

fying in 2016, earning 146 points to nip Anthony Simonsen of Austin, Texas (142), The winners of the 2016 Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year Award, Harry and Marshall Kent of Yakima, Wash. (133). Sweden’s Jesper Svensson finished Golden PBA Rookie of the Year, Steve Nagy Sportsmanship Award (selected by fourth with 128 points and Australia’s Jason Belmonte was fifth with 125 points. PBA players) and the Tony Reyes Community Service Award (selected by a special McEwan led the women’s points race with 230, comfortably ahead of Colom- PBA panel) will be announced during PBA’s live Main Event PBA Super Classic on bia’s Anggie Ramirez (158) and of Cheektowaga, N.Y. Sunday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m ET. Winners will receive their awards during a live Xtra (100). Summer Jasmin of Beckley, W.Va., was fourth with 80 points and Vene- Frame videocast as part of the PBA Hall of Fame induction ceremonies at the Grand zuela’s Ingelimar Beasley, now living in Clarksville, Tenn., was fifth with 70 points. Casino Resort & Hotel in Shawnee, Okla., on Monday, Feb. 13. Hall of Fame cover- The WBT Finals will pay the winners $20,000. Second place is $10,000 and third age will begin at 8 p.m. ET. pays $5,000.

QUBICA AMF PBA REGIONAL UPDATE: COMPETITION RESUMES JAN. 20-22 QubicaAMF PBA Regional competition in 2017 gets underway over the Jan. 20-22 weekend at South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas with the South Point West Challenge for non-champions, and the South Point member/non-member doubles, both presented by Track. The PBA Central Region also returns to action with the

January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 23 Dennis Faselli 265; Anthony Sneed 263/711; Scott Hansel 259/709; Megan Tomei 257; Rick Dawson 250; Kevin Wu 249/740. The Unbowlievables John McLaughlin 245; Ron Lecap 232; Jesse Morales 225; Michael Morales 224. Tavern League: Steve Smith 279; Twyman Burdette 230; Andrew Verduzco 211; CuritsMcInturff 201. Wed.SinglesHdcp. Keith Freeman 279;Criag Miller 278/719/955; Wil Nicolas 277/724/959; John Carroll 276/769/984; David Fonseca 268/749; Bryan Kendall 266; Elwood Humphries 264; Matt Grahan 258; Bill Likens 257; Warfred Roberts 256; Richard Coleman 247; David Brandt 247; Anthony Myles 246; Mike Murray 246; Victor Kay 238; Bob Allen 236; Will Allmon 225; Patti Swope 215. Seniors Come Lately: Randy Fenley 241; John Peterson 218; Barbara Thomen 210. SIRS: Sam Loftus 236; Gil Quinones 235/648; Dave Scotten 200. Kelly’s Car Wash Matt Jackson 298/771; Kioni Sodaria 279/751; Kawika Sodaria 276/755; Jay Rob- erts 269/690; Chris Bahrenfuss 269; Michael Bahrenfuss 268/761; Gary Lee 268/752; Rob Mayfield 268; Mike Smith 267; Mike Murphy 267; Roger Sable 266; Ryan Piper 259; Laurie Faselli 256; TH Hall 256; Charlene Slaybaugh 254; Sam Hoffman 253; Roger Sable 249/711; Mark Bahrenfuss 248; Lynn Holland 244; Jani Seifert 244; Wardell Black 236; Willy Garrett 234/663; Al Reft 228; Nate Callaway 218; Joyce Johnson 213; Roberta Tirapelle 212. Mexican American Rick Ochoa 289/743; Don Winget 279 & ; Richard Acosta 280; Robert Ramage 279; Sergio Ortiz Jr. 269; Andrew Carteret 269; Jon Hungerford 266; Dave Reyes II 258; Melinda Hernandez 257; Jonathan Tanner III 257; Jim Fernandez 254; Rich Esquibel 247; Kevin Church 246; Jim Molina 246; Val Emmons 242; Pacific Avenue Bowl Robert Garcia 241/641; Mike Ornelas 234; Robert Flores Jr 227; Armando Lopez By Gerry Wellbaum 225; Duane Harley Jr. 223. Footbowl League Thurs. Morning Slowpokes Julio Ceccheti 280/773; Thomas Hutchinson 278/726; Tim Macht 277; Jeremy Patrice Gran 202; Lani McDonald 200; Linda Dillon 195; Alice Huey 185; Kathy Wiltse 265; KioniSodaria 262/722; Kevin Bedford 259; Fernando Miramontes 258; Sparks 179; Penny Knapp 169. Eric Gravelle 257; Tony Castillo 257; Dave Garcia 255; Jacob Rugnao 252; Sam Kings & Queens Hoffman 248; Pat Bugarin 236; Sammy Hoffman 234; Jay Roberts 232; Zack Al- Larry Dolan 267; Brad Stenger 258; Aaron Reed 254/680; Gary Pierson 244; Ro- cover 232; Glenn Ladiao Jr. 221; Troy Harris 216; Bethany Ladiao 211. meo Gapasin 235; Bob Rogan 233; Eric Molgaard 233; Melvin Matthews 226; John Family Fun: Janet Rose 221/587. Lasiter 223; Bill Rogan Sr. 223; Romeo Gapasin 220; Barbara Portal 214; Dory Stags & Nags Nicolas 201. Fred Campbell 268; Bryan Davenport 247; Bob Allen 238; Elwood Humphries 235; Delta Men’s Hdcp. Rutha Silva 233/592; Bob Allen 223/637; Carl Hussina 223; Gil Quinones 222; Vic- Dalton Swicegood 262; Mike Zulueta Jr. 253; Justin Zulueta 249; Jeff Senecal 247; tor Kay 213; Ron Korock 213; Frances Feicht 203; Del Underwood 202; Diana George Lumbre 245; Hap DeLettre 237; Alex Prato 236; Percy Maragos 233; Joe Chaudoin 201; Ray Franzone 200; Jerry Cline 200. Bernstein 224; Lance Gormley 223; Dallas Berry 214; Frank Rebultan II 213. Monday Mixed 5 1055 Scratch Mike Massari 283/774; Alonzo Ward Sr. 269; Kenneth Knight 258; Rick Le Chuga Harold Sohrweide 279/702; Sean Early 278/728; Andre Bylsma 278; Bill Likens 248; Juanita French 247/626; Alonzo Ward Jr. 246/703; Steve Schuetz 236; An- 269;Wil Rafanan 269; Chris Rose 268/724; Nick Groom 267; Ralph Pizzi 267; Den- thony Robinson 235/625; Kara Costello 258; Ray Angeli 235; Kathy La Masters 222; nis Faselli 265/751; Kyle Moutray 259; Ken Hill 258; John Carroll 257/729; Rich Jose Ramirez 222; Nadine McDaniel 212; John Jessup 211/607. Martegani 257/716; Bryan Katt 257/714; Amy Hepperle 257; Bill Likens 257; Jay City Mens Devera 257; Candelario Elizondo 257; JD Friend 257; Shaun Reft 256/738; Ron Paul Lewicki 278/727; Midrid Brown 277/775; Sovannara Chao 275; Broderick Burch 256; Paul Zumstein 255; Charlene Slaybaugh 253. Johnson 268/743; Martin King 266/76;Justin Gee 266; Travis Morris 260; Lucky Stockton Party Mixers Heung 258; Wayne Lopes 258; Candelario Elizondo 258; Frank Smart 257; Galen KioniSodaria 279; Joey Metcalf 278/724; Jason Somers 277; Oliver Carcido 267; Gentry 257; Jeremy Bowe 257; Wayne Lopes 256;Ken Hill 254; Skip Bowe 254; Wilmer Rafanan 267; Manuel Maxey 260/707; Gary Gier 257; Elliott Sinor 257; Jay George Watson 239/639; Ron Scott 223. Devera 256; Tim Cue 253; Steve Cox 247; Tracy Newton 246; Chris Cendana 243; Nisei Mixed: Ron Quinones 267/702; Cori Sakoda 233. Riley Martin 242; Mike Walker 235; Wayne Sanders 231; Clinton Moles 227; An- Tuesday Mixed 5 thony Crawford 226. Tyler Leeworthy 275/720; Julio Cecchett 268/700; Gary Neugebauer 268; Jack

Kendall 267/760; Jason Coleman 254; Ralph Pizzi 251; Benny Altares 248; Vincent Did you know you can read Ogg 247; Joe Almendarez 245; Ron Kiser 245/666; Jacob Knight 238/706; Jun Ar- garin 237; Luis Bugay 237; Brandon Ente 236; Bethany Ladiao 232; Connie Kendall Bowling World as a flip book 226; Shane Buckley 225; Julie Garcia 203. with your cell phone? Tony Martin Classic bowlingworld.com Jason Lindholm 300/765; Kioni Sodaria 300/744; Harold Sohrweide 299/729; Bryan Katt 299; Matt Martinez 298/760; Jacob Setchell 290/743; Dave Bolles 279/761; Ryan Piper 279/737; Antoine Allmon 279/716; Jasmine Coleman 279; Chuck Quir- It’s easy, no app needed and ing 279; Danny Lew 278/738; Doug Leeworthy 277/737; Johnny Padilla 277/736; Travis Morris 275; Jacob Setchell 269; Tony Castillo 269; Kevin Amodo 269; Steven it is FREE! Davis Sr. 268/703; Robert Sartain 268; Chris Rose 267/743; Brian Tomei 265/746; 24 www.bowlingworld.com - January 2017 West Lane Bowl LIL Swiss

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Congratulations to Travis Morris rolling games of 268, 244, and 300 for an 812 series in the T.N.B.A. League.

The Ladies on the Rolling Stogies bowling Team: Denise, Leslie, Kari & Shirley (not pictured) are looking good sporting their Team shirts! And thank you to their biggest fans (Kari's parents the Malls) for cheering them on every week. Come out to West Lane Bowl and cheer them on every Tues- day night.

David MILLER bowling at West Lane Bowl. He just bowled a 300. . 267-300-269=836 total.

Pacific Avenue Bowl 3rd Place: N-Trouble Too Brooklin Mathews 6th Place: Flyin' Roxx Winners of Little Swiss Emily Rose Onyxx Nofuente Johnny Rose Tyler Betz 1st Place: Chuck's Hamburgers Andrew Granite Tyler Wheatcraft 4th Place: Wesley Crushers Skyler Wheatcraft Wesley Hepperle 7th Place: Coleman Scott Hansel Wyatt Hepperle Harley Shene Amy Hepperle Sara Nassberg 2nd Place: Joking Hazard Jasmin Coleman Patrick Maragos 5th Place: Martegani Matthew Maragos Kevin Willingham Johnathan Maragos Julia Martegani Rich Martegani

January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 25 ASK BOB by Bob Korth

Q. I have been watching the PBA on Sunday morning and I am amazed at how easy the pro's make bowling look. I know they bowl 40 or 50 games a week and yet when they get on the show they look like it's their first game of the week. When I go practice and bowl 6 or 7 games I am worn out. How do they manage to bowl all of those games week after week?

A. Professional bowlers of today are in great physical condition. They are as much an athlete as any person in any other sport. They have an everyday training schedule just as successful players in other sports. They work very hard especially on the legs. Bowlers must have a very good foundation in or- der to be at the top of their game. The legs more than anything else gives bowlers balance, ball speed, and helps with their overall accuracy. So get out there and work on your leg strength to improve your game.

Q. When you leave a split or get a washout should you always try to make the spare, or should you go for the count?

A. There are several variables that come into the decision to go for the spare or not. It also depends on how difficult a split you have left. If you have a baby split the 3-10 or 2-7 for instance I would always go for it. If it is a 4-7-10 or a 6- 7-10 something like that then it depends on the situation. Early in the game I would suggest always going for the count. If it is the end of a game and you need it to win then of course you go for it. If the game is won and it makes no difference if you count or not then it is up to you. Also another part of the equation is if you are in a frame after a strike. This make a big difference in that a big miss causes you a double loss of count. On a strike if you leave 6 pins and get two of them you have an 8 count and an 8 count for 12 Brunswick Lanes with Quibica Scoring the open. But if you miss them all you get 6 and 6. This is a 4 pin difference. 12 Bumper lanes / Birthday Parties The washout is subject to the same rules as a split because it is a split that Deli & Grill Serving Assorted Beers & Wines Completely Remodeled happens to include the head pin.

Sunday thru Thursday • 9am till 12am Q. When I am at league I hear the better bowlers in our league saying I need Friday and Saturday • 9am till 2am to make a move. I am going to 2 and 1 or maybe 5 and 3. What are they talk- ing about? Tel: (415) 561-2695 Fax: (415) 561-2698

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board of the approach. The 2 board move is easy by using that method. Now it doesn't have to be done that way you could use the center of your left foot or the right side so long as you always use the same place on your foot as a marker.

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January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 27 Indiana Bowler Becomes alone playing where I was on (the fifth board)." Walter Ray Williams Jr. First to Reach As the strikes continued to add up and Buchanan Oldest To Roll approached the final frame, his first goal was to re- 100 PBA Titles with Win in PBA/PBA50/ claim the Greater Evansville USBC series record, PBA60 Baker Trios Event By Aaron Smith which he previously held after rolling an 858 series By Bill Vint ARLINGTON, Texas - Less than three weeks from during a tournament at Franklin Lanes in May 2003. his 71st birthday, John Buchanan III of Evansville, "Stepping up in the 10th, I was thinking about the city HARRISONBURG, Va. – Professional Bowlers Associa- Indiana, gave himself an early gift as he connected on record," Buchanan said. "I had held the record before tion Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr., with the help 36 consecutive strikes to become at 858, but it has been broken four or of partners Dennis Lane and Dick Allen, became the first the oldest bowler in United States five times since then, and I was hop- player in PBA history to win a combined total of 100 PBA Bowling Congress history to record a ing to get it back. After that, I just titles Sunday when the trio won the PBA/PBA50/PBA60 900 series. tried to stay as calm as possible and Decker Appraisal Services Baker Trios title, presented by The right-hander fired three con- make good shots, which I was able to Hammer, at Valley Lanes. secutive 300 games Wednesday do. Williams, as the PBA50 player in the group, won his during the Woodward Commercial "Holding the record is pretty spe- 10th PBA50 Regional title to go along with his 47 PBA Seniors league at Evansville's cial," Buchanan said. "A 900 series is Tour titles, 32 PBA Regional titles and 11 PBA50 Tour Franklin Lanes to become the 30th an achievement all bowlers strive for, titles. With his win, Williams broke a tie with fellow hall of bowler to achieve the feat, surpass- but only a few are able to attain. I feel famer in their race to become the first 100- ing Dale Gerhard of Mill Hall, Penn- privileged to be in that group." title winner in PBA history. sylvania, as the oldest to reach the Buchanan's achievement is pending “It was quite amazing watching Walter Ray strike in the score. Gerhard was 59 years old approval from USBC and would be 10th to win his 100th title,” said , the PBA when he rolled his 900 series last the 31st USBC-approved 900. member on the runner-up team. January. The first USBC-approved 900 oc- Buchanan became the second curred Feb. 2, 1997 when Jeremy bowler from Indiana to accomplish Sonnenfeld rolled three consecutive the score, joining Bob Kammer Jr. of Crown Point, perfect games in Lincoln, Nebraska. Indiana, who recorded his perfect set in January 2011. Buchanan laced up on his favorite pair of lanes at the Virtual comment: 20-lane facility Wednesday, but he did not find the ball That's awesome! & to see everyone commenting say- reaction he was looking for early in practice. ing it's because it's an easy shot and not as hard any- "We were on 17 and 18, which is my favorite pair in more as it once was. Y'all trippin. I'll wait for you to the house," Buchanan said. "The ball I usually use show me what other 70 year old had 36 strikes in a row regardless of the shot. & where's your 900? wasn't reacting quite as well as I wanted it to, so I I'll take it 'easy' or not! 36 strikes in a row is something switched to a stronger ball and played a completely to be proud of, add in the fact that he's 70! And still got different line. I hardly had to change throughout the set it! - maybe a board through all three games - since I was

SENIOR CLASSIC 12/13. Gary Moore 275/942 was high senior and next was Dennis Estes secretary/treasurer Ron Johnson 268/904. OK!! In the 800 range were Mike Nichols 239/830, Larry Hilburn by Don Phillips 246/893, George Senn 217/810, Clyde Nakaishi 242/898, Steve Curless 257/878, Kelly Wright 277/837, Ray Stonebreaker 247/859, Mal Helmuth Nov. 29. Even though it is COLD outside, Doug Regelin 257/933 had the HOT 246/894, Mike Hale 238/815, Monty Lyons 239/865, Ron Pearson 258/879, hand. Great Doug. Lonnie Hare 257/900 beat up the pins! Par rollers were Mike Frank Acuna 240/876, Doug Regelin 224/835, Jim Russell 268/843, Ray Sear- Harris 246/890, Bruce Cantrell 237/846, Mike Andreozzi 235/832, Stan Seeley les 216/800, Don Phillips 217/807 and Mike Mayer 257/845. 241/886, Don Phillips 225/856, Dale Collette 245/809, Clyde Nakaishi 222/815, Nice games over 220 were by Joe Holesapple 233, Mo Snyder 246, Lonnie Ron Pearson 234/806, Frank Acuna 236/859, John Tremblay 257/876, Gordon Hare 235, Phillip Moses 233, Bob McElman 246 and Bob Bonifacini 237. Moore 268/850, Mike Schwartz 264/829, Kelly Wright 223/845, Gary Moore 12/20. End of the Quarter and team BAD RACK (Cal Suan, Art Tourtillott, Ron 234/857, Cal Suan 213/827, Tim Nessler 224/818, Ray Searles 243/804 and Johnson) won by a slim margin--the last game determined the winner. Steve Curless 238/853. Congratulations!! Stud of the week was Frank Acuna 248/932. Others were Nice singles were by Dick Martegani 242, Mo Snyder 249, Dennis Estes 245, Ron Johnson 300 PERECTO/904 and Mike Hale 268/901. John Miner 231 and Mike Hale 279. Seniors in the 800 range were Monty Lyons 279/889, Jim Tanaka 247/809, 12/6. High senior was Steve Curless 268/954. Next was Don Phillips 247/945. Ray Searles 236/839, Jim Russell 260/896, Mike Andreozzi 231/816, Lonnie Nice rolling guys! 800+ shooters were Art Tourtillott 245/828, John Tremblay Hare 214/807, Steve Curless 247/822, Bud Oman 224/823, Mal Helmuth 221/861, Lonnie Hare 259/865, Jim Russell 280/842, Ray Searles 248/857, 233/814, Ron Pearson 232/835, Kelly Wright 230/821, Stan Seeley 235/811, Bruce Cantrell 216/829, Bob Sloan 227/816, Bob Bonifacini 234/862, Mike Har- Brent Korff 225/853, Steve Adams 277/877 and Doug Regelin 239/867. ris 230/893, Brent Korff 245/833, Monty Lyons 246/849, Kelly Wright 224/816, Dennis Estes 246/838, Gary Moore 220/826, Steve Adams 243/833, Doug Re- Good Singles were by Mike Harris 247, Cal Suan 237, Gary Moore 234, Clyde gelin 213/829, Anthony Ripchick 234/844, Ron Pearson Nakaishi 246 and John Tremblay 236. 247/853 and Joe Holesapple 225/821. Top 5 singles were by Bryant Hicks 248, Jim Tanaka 248, Chuck Russell 245, Stan Seeley 255 and Gordon Moore 237.

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Bryan O’Keefe Named Junior cluding more than 20 gold medals. Team USA Head Coach He served as facility manager of the Interna- By Terry Bigham tional Training and Re- ARLINGTON, Texas – Bryan O’Keefe, the director of bowling for McKendree Uni- search Center in Arling- versity and a former assistant coach with the Team USA program operated by the ton, where he taught United States Bowling Congress, has been named head coach of the Junior Team bowlers and oversaw the USA program. pro shop, in addition to O’Keefe, who will continue in his current role with McKendree, will oversee the working with Team USA selection of athletes and the training camps for the boys’ and girls’ teams, in addi- and Junior Team USA tion to serving as coach for the teams at international competitions. players. His first assignment will be to attend the USBC Team USA Trials and United O’Keefe earned Gold States Amateur Bowling Championships, starting Jan. 4 in Henderson, Nevada, coach status from USBC where several spots on 2017 Junior Team USA will be determined. Coaching Certification and Development in “Having worked with the Team USA and Junior Team programs, I understand what 2014. USBC Gold is the a tremendous opportunity and responsibility it is to oversee teams that represent the highest certification level United States,” O’Keefe, 42, said. “It’s hard to express what a great feeling it is to be a bowling coach can able work with Junior Team USA while continuing my work at McKendree.” achieve. O’Keefe and his wife, Shannon, joined McKendree in the summer of 2014, with As a collegiate bowler, Bryan taking over as director of bowling and Shannon being selected head coach of O’Keefe earned first-team All-America honors while helping Nebraska to a national the women’s team. The Bearcats’ men’s team, coached by Dennis Knepper, cap- title in 1996. tured the Intercollegiate Team Championships title in 2016, while the women’s team reached the semifinals. The 2017 USBC Team USA Trials will determine the final 12 spots on 2017 Junior Team USA, which will consist of 12 boys and 12 girls. The top four boys and top “Bryan O’Keefe is recognized as one of the top coaches in the country, and we’re four girls at the 2017 Team USA Trials, based on ranking points, will earn automatic excited to have him back with the Junior Team USA program,” USBC Executive spots, while two additional boys and two additional girls from either the 2017 Team Director Chad Murphy said. “He’s a great teacher and understands how to get the USA Trials or 2016 Junior Gold Championships, will be selected by the National best performances out of talented athletes.” Selection Committee. O’Keefe became a Team USA assistant coach in 2010. His first opportunity to Six boys and six girls earned spots on 2017 Junior Team USA through qualifying coach Junior Team USA in a world event came in 2012 at the 12th World Bowling at the 2016 Junior Gold Championships, which were held in July in Indianapolis. Youth Championships in , where he led girls’ squad to the team title. During his time with the Team USA program, athletes earned more than 100 medals, in-

only makes sense that we align the Storm Youth Cham- Dexter All-American Team pionships with a worthy charity. This year’s charity of Download Application choice is Ballard vs. The Big “C”, known as BVBC. Deadline: March 24 BVBC was created out of love for PBA Hall-of-Famer, Five male and five female USBC High School Del Ballard, Jr., who has survived his battle with tonsil seniors or college students who competes in the All cancer. Since forming, BVBC has raised over $200,000 -American Team and a $1,000 scholarship. As a to help support the battle against cancer. This year at the SYC we will all get to help raise more funds through high school bowler, your selection to the Dexter/ special events at the Storm Youth Championships. USBC High School All-American Team is based on We hope you will join us March 24-26, 2017 at the Na- your bowling accomplishments, academic achieve- tional Bowling Stadium in Reno for all of the fun, friend- ment, letters of recommendation, extra-curricular ships, and competition. and community involvement, submitted essays and Storm Youth Championships BREAKING NEWS: Coach Mike Jasnau will be at the resumes. MARCH 24-26, 2017 @ Storm Youth Championships to coach bowlers. Make an Reno National Bowling Stadium appointment to see Mike Thursday or Friday at the National Bowling Stadium. You can send him a mes- The Storm Youth Championships was created to cele- sage on Facebook or email him at bowlbet- brate all of the great things about youth bowling. Our [email protected] to schedule your appointment today! goal is to bring players and their families from around Mike, who is a USBC Silver certified coach as well as a the country together in the spirit of competition and ca- PBA Champion and Bowlers Journal Top 100 Coach, maraderie. has done over 10,000 video analysis lessons. Jasnau 2017 marks the Inaugural Annual Event. Scholarships, has spent the last 18 years coaching at the National trophies, and medals will all be awarded during a special Bowling Stadium in Reno. During that time he has closing ceremony. In addition, the top 2 from each divi- helped thousands of bowlers of all calibers to improve sion will be named to the Storm All-American Team of their game, including many PBA touring pros and Storm 2017. Pro staff members. Charitable giving has long been a focus at Storm so it January 2017 - www.bowlingworld.com 29

Congratulations Winners of YBT Tony Reyes Memorial USA Bowling National Championships Spots Still Up For Grabs

By Emil Williams Jr

ARLINGTON, Texas – Half the field for the 2017 USA Bowl- ing National Championships presented by the Sixlets® Brand are set, but the final 16 spots for the July event in Cleveland will be decided over the next three months. USA Bowling Regional events determine the field for the USA Bowling National Championships. At each regional, there are two divisions – Under 12 (born Aug. 1, 2004 or later) and Under 15 (born between Aug. 1, 2001 to July 31, 2004) – and each regional champion advances to the national event. The regional events kicked off last October with the South- east Regional held at Buffaloe Lanes North in Raleigh, N.C. Since then, regional events have taken place in Ohio, Ne- braska, Kansas, Indiana, New York, Tennessee and Texas. Eight USA Bowling Regional events remain, so there still is time to register a team for competition. The dates, region and (L/R): Harley Shene Bronze Division Champion, Max Dumpit Silver Division Champion sites for the remaining eight USA Bowling regional events Melanie Katen Girls Scratch Champion, Welby Spanton Gold Division Champion are:  Jan. 14-15 Coastal South, Boardwalk Bowl, Orlando, FL Congratulations to the winners of the YBT Tony Reyes Memorial that took place December 11.  Jan. 21-22 – Pacific Southwest, Cloverleaf Family All winners received $300 in scholarship, a new Storm/Roto Grip bowling ball of their choice and a Logo Bowl, Fremont, CA Infusion Champions jersey. More than $4500 in scholarships were awarded.  Jan. 28-29 – Southwest, Cactus Bowl, Tucson, Ariz.  Feb. 12 – Upper Great Lakes, Concord Lanes, South St. Paul, Minn.  Feb. 19 – Mountain, Brunswick Zone Circle, Colorado Springs, Colo.  March 4-5 – South, Vestavia Bowl, Birmingham, Ala.  March 18-19 – New England, Westgate Lanes, Brockton, Mass.  March 25-26 – Heartland, St. Clair Bowl, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Among the teams that already have qualified for the 2017 USA Bowling National Championships is 3 Rights Make a Left, which defended its U15 Midwest Regional title at the Midwest Regional in Wichita, Kansas. The team was aided by an eight-game qualifying pinfall total of 1,833, a 229.1 aver- age. The runner-up team, Northrock Teal, rolled a 300 game during match play at the same event. Bill and Ellen Johnson, who last season coached The Strik- ers to the inaugural U15 USA Bowling National Champion- ship title, will seek another title-match appearance on CBS Sports Network after leading the U12 Georgia All Stars to the Atlantic East U12 title in December. For USA Bowling Regional events, rosters can have up to six bowlers, though only four will compete at a time. Each member of the team must be USBC certified to participate. The two-day regional's start with eight round-robin Baker matches to determine seeding for tiered brackets. On the second day of competition, teams compete in a double- elimination match play bracket, also using the Baker format in which team members alternate frames. Each match is best-of -three games and competition continues until each tiered bracket has a winner. The cost for teams to compete in the event is $110 and all participants receive an event gift with trophies awarded to the top teams. Hard work pays off! Sam Northam from Rocklin Juniors at AMF Rocklin Lanes has only The USA Bowling Regional events were introduced in 2013 to give teams additional opportunities for competition. The been bowling for one year but he's been determined to improve! He bowled 225, 289, and regional events led to the first USA Bowling National Champi- 299 for an 813 series during the Doubles Event at the 2016 's Junior Fall Clas- onships in 2016 in Indianapolis with the finals televised on sic at Dublin Bowl using the Pitch Blue. CBS Sports Network. The Indiana U12 All-Stars claimed the U12 title, while The Strikers took home the U15 crown.

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IBC Youth Partners With Party terials, will focus on providing better ways to help cen- ters turn birthday party customers into participants in Direct On Bowlopolis Partners learn-to-bowl classes and youth leagues. Party Direct is an original Smart Buy partner of the By Terry Bigham Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, and offers a wide variety of products. Bowlopolis will be another ARLINGTON, Texas – Party Direct Inc. will oversee great addition to Party Direct’s large portfolio of quality wholesale distribution of Bowlopolis products to bowl- Sixlets® Brand Chocolatey products. ing centers, United States Bowling Congress associa- “Party Direct, Inc. is very excited to be partnering with Candies To Sponsor 2017 USA tions, and other interested parties through a new part- IBC Youth Development through the Bowlopolis pro- Bowling National Champion- nership with International Bowling Campus Youth De- gram,” said Michael Kuepper, President of Party Direct. velopment. “Party Direct has been meeting our customers’ party ships Party Direct immediately assumes control of distribu- needs for many years, and we look forward to continu- tion. By Terry Bigham ing to do so by offering the Bowlopolis brand to our “The partnership will allow us to focus on the recruit- product line. We, at Party Direct, are happy to help ment aspects of Bowlopolis while Party Direct, an in- support IBC Youth in their effort to reach out to young ARLINGTON, Texas – Sixlets® Brand Chocolatey dustry expert on birthday party supplies, will take people and develop interest in a fun and family- Candies is proud to become the presenting sponsor charge of distribution of the Bowlopolis products,” said oriented sport.” of the 2017 USA Bowling National Championships, Gary Brown, Managing Director of IBC Youth Develop- Party Direct now is accepting orders for Bowlopolis the youth event conducted by International Bowling ment. products. Customers can go to the PartyDirect.com Campus Youth Development. By moving the distribution to Party Direct, IBC Youth website or call Party Direct at 800-548-7868, Monday The USA Bowling National Championships pre- Development shifts its focus to servicing centers who through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern. Bow- sented by the Sixlets® Brand is the premier event of wish to utilize the Bowlopolis recruitment tools and ser- lopolis products no longer will be available through the the USA Bowling program. The 2017 national event vices. IBC Youth, which offers free graphic design ser- BPAA access store. will take place July 19-22 in Cleveland, and the title vices for its youth flyers and other print and digital ma- matches will be televised on CBS Sports Network. “Sixlets is excited to be part of the USA Bowling National Championships and for the opportunity to support youth bowling,” Sixlets® Senior Brand Man- ager Joe Annunziato said. “USA Bowling is all about teamwork, and the Sixlets® Brand looks forward to being a great teammate of IBC Youth in presenting 4TH Street Bowl Jr League this outstanding event.”

The Sixlets® Brand partnership extends to regional Congratulations to our junior bowler events that determine the 32 teams for the USA Brandon Ngo, he placed 3rd at the YBT Bowling National Championships. Participants at re- tournament under the bronze division. gional events will receive some of the new products offered by Sixlets®, Fruity Sixlets® and Sixlets® Jaw- Also Tyson Nathanson placed 6th in breakers, as well as Original Sixlets®. bronze division too. Great job!!! Sixlets® also will provide teams reaching the na- tional championships field with Logo Infusion jerseys featuring the Sixlets® logo, and will provide Sixlets® candy for participants’ gift bags at the Junior Gold Championships presented by The Brands of Ebonite. The USA Bowling National Championships and Jun- ior Gold Championships will run concurrently in Cleveland. “We appreciate having Sixlets® join us as present- ing sponsor of the USA Bowling National Champion- ships,” said IBC Youth Managing Director Gary Brown. “The support of a nationally recognized brand such as Sixlets® can only help to broaden the expo- sure of our event and showcase the great opportuni- ties provided by youth bowling.” In addition to its support of the USA Bowling Na- tional Championships, Sixlets® will continue to utilize News Flash! the larger bowling platform to reach consumers. Its partnership with bowling through Strike Ten Enter- Randy R. Spengler‎ tainment, the marketing arm for the sport, extends to I am now the Youth Director at E.A. Dublin in-store and in-center promotions, which include free Bowl. I look forward to working with my Juniors and building the program. bowling offers and prize promotions throughout the year. I am open to any help and comments, and of course any juniors in the area that want to bowl at E.A. Dublin Bowl.

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