March 11, 2010 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday, March 11, 2010 Bowling news P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 Scroggins Wins Eighth Title in Etonic Don Johnson Eliminator COLUMBUS, Ohio — first strike in the 10th, but then the final three events of the Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, he left the 2-4-5-8 on his sec- season. Texas, won his eighth career ond shot to end his hopes for “I’m just trying to follow title and second of the 2009- his first title. in Walter Ray Williams Jr.’s “I didn’t miss a 7 pin all footsteps,” he grinned. “He’s ABT at Linbrook Bowl (L-R) — Linbrook representative, 10 season in the Professional week,” Scroggins said later. “I been setting an example for us Shannon Bloom and ABT Champion Don Boaz. Bowlers Association’s Etonic Don Johnson Eliminator finals just got the ball a little left. I older guys.” at Sequoia Pro Bowl Sunday, knew I missed it as soon as I Williams, at age 50, also is Don Boaz Wins ABT surviving a 10th-frame error to let it go, and then I sat down a two-time winner this season. edge home-state favorite Brian and starting thinking about a Bill O’Neill, Williams and Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, 206- roll-off. Scroggins are one-two-three 195, in the championship “After finishing second in the PBA Player of the Year Championship at Linbrook match. in the U.S. Open last week, I point standings. Mike Scroggins ANAHEIM — The Lin- tors for running an outstanding Scroggins, 45, put together wasn’t expecting much,” the Scroggins and Kretzer brook Bowl stop of the Ama- tournament. three strikes in the middle of 45-year-old Scroggins said. eliminated Finland’s Osku Pal- Columbus and the Juvenile teur Bowlers Tour on March Bob Odom was the winner the final game to pull away “But I got lined up after the ermaa, who had the high score Diabetes Research Foundation 6-7, 2010 saw the bowlers of the optional Senior Sweep- from Kretzer, but when he first seven games and went in the first round, to reach for $40,826. The 2010 contri- take to the lanes and after the er. Winners of the 2-Game left and missed a 7 pin in the from nowhere to somewhere.” the title match. In the second bution brings the total raised finals, our newest champion, Sweepers were Ian Markstrum 10th frame, he gave Kretzer a With his second win of the game, Palermaa lost his pocket during the tournament for Na- Don Boaz emerged with a two and Bob Odom. chance to strike out for a tie. year, Scroggins has become a just long enough for Scroggins tionwide Children’s Hospital pin victory. The Mystery Game Pot Kretzer got a break when he candidate for PBA Player of and Kretzer to sail past him. to more than $100,000 over Our newest champion, Don game and score were drawn kicked out the 6 pin for his the Year honors heading into Scroggins had a string of sev- the past three years. Boaz, lives in Lakewood. Don during our finals meeting. The en strikes on his way to a 254 The Lumber Liquidators is married to Pat and has two Mystery Game (game 2) was game, Kretzer almost matched PBA Tour will take a week off children, Kevin and Jennifer 250. The Mystery Series was Lee Patterson-Carlie Medina him with a six-bagger for a during NCAA conference bas- and two grandchildren, Alex 666. There were no winners. 245 and Palermaa put together ketball playoffs week before and Garrett. Don sports a high The Mystery Pots are avail- a late string of four strikes for returning to action in its own game of 300 and a high series able to all members and only Win WCST Ebonite a 211. version of “March Madness,” of 792. Don bowls in the Panda costs $5. Reigning PBA Player of the the Go RVing Match Play Express 830 Scratch League at The ABT staff and mem- All Star Doubles at Rancho Year Wes Malott of Pfluger- Championship March 17-21 at Fountain Bowl, Men’s Com- bership would like to thank by Dick Sanders ville, Texas, was the first play- Norwich Bowling and Enter- mercial at Westminster Lanes the management and staff at SANTA MARIA—What looked like a complete route of er eliminated after bowling a tainment Center in Norwich, and the Orange Empire Travel Linbrook Bowl for hosting the finals for the winners, Lee Patterson (Antioch), and Carlie 195 in the opening Elimina- Conn. League. Don was using equip- our tournament. Our next Medina (Bakersfield, held as big a lead of 324 pins over lead tor game. Palermaa led the This year, for the first ment drilled by Wil Wilson at event will be March 13, 2010 over the team of Dick Baker, and Eric Forkel after Game #4, and first round with a 233, Kretzer time, the PBA will offer fans Champion Bowling Supply at at Westminster Lanes. This as high as 588 pin lead over the team of Wendy Macpherson & posted a 211 and Scroggins a a chance to play along with Fountain Valley. Don wanted will be a one day with finals Dave Wodka, after game #6. While Dick & Eric were making 203 game. the Match Play Champion- to thank his wife, Pat, for her tournament. Squad times are their move, enough to pass Lee & Carlie, going into the position During Sunday’s finals, ship. An online “PBA Bracket love and support and for tol- at 12:30, 2, 3:30 and 5PM. round, Wendy & Dave, made bigger moves in games 8 thru 10 Jimmy Johnson, son of the Battle,” giving fans a chance erating his obsession. Don Finals will begin at approxi- to finish a fast 3rd place. Then the position round, Lee and Carlie late PBA Hall of Famer af- to pick winners of all matches wanted to thank Wil for tak- mately 6:30. The address for pounded out a 513 team gane while Eric & Dick bowled 442. ter whom the tournament is from start to finish, will be an- ing care of his equipment. He Westminster Lanes is 6471 Lee & Carlie, ended up winning the tournament by 115 pins. named, and his wife Minda nounced Wednesday on the also wanted to thank Barry Westminster Avenue in the city Carlie, rolled 2513 for the 10 game, which included a 300 game. presented a check to Nation- PBA’s official website, pba. Asher and Mark Baker for of Westminster. Their phone The team won only 4 of the 10 team matches., but they were the wide Children’s Hospital of com. their encouragement and sup- number is 714.893.5005. En- leading team qualifier on Saturday with 2681 for the 10 games, port. Don wanted to send a try fee for this tournament is and rolled the highest scratch team score of 4763 in the 10 team special thanks to Virginia Nor- $43 (credit card), $40 (cash or finals. Kevin Gannon & Ross Packard, after the 1st 5 game block ton and Wil Wilson. He stated check), or $37 for Gold Mem- had ended, with no match wins, and was headed toward the bot- owling ews that he could not have done it bers. First place will be $800 tom, but rallied in the 2nd block, won all of their team matches B n without their help. Other than based on 40 entries in tourna- to finish 4th. The two ladies that bowled, Wendy Macpherson bowling, Don enjoys auto rac- ment and bonus pot. & Darris Ruffner, made their teams proud of them with a great Honor Roll ing. Don also wanted to thank We hope to see you at West- bowling on their parts. Dave Wodka also a 300 game on Satur- Linbrook Bowl for hosting the minster Lanes on Saturday! day in the qualifying. Name Score Date Center tournament and the ABT direc- Top 3 Tams: 1st Place, Patterson & Medina, $2000.00, 2nd DAniEl wilsOn 300 03-01-10 fountAin BOwl Place, Baker & Forkel, $1400.00 & 3rd to Wendy Macpherson niCk wilsOn 300 03-03-10 kEystOnE lAnEs & Dave Wodka, $1100.00. Entry field down this year, as 37 AngiE BECkEr 300 03-03-10 hArlEys simi BOwl teams bowled for atotal pay-off of $10,940.00. The bowling cen- lEAnnA hArada 803/300 03-03-10 hArlEys simi BOwl Southern Los Angeles County EDDiE EnlOw jr. 300 03-04-10 kEystOnE lAnEs ter added $800.00 to the prize fund. 24 Checks paid out. Total rAmirO gArCia 300 03-04-10 del riO lAnEs Pay-offs for 2010, 3 Tournaments, $28,730.00. For 301 Tourna- vAl mArCElO 300 03-05-10 CAl BOwl USBC Ad Error Last Week ments, a total of $3504,811.00 paid out. 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