August 1, 2013 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday August 1, 2013 P.O.B Box 4160, Downey,owling CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] n ews• Office: (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 Malott, Johnson Capture Lipton Bowling’s U.S. Open Titles by Jerry Schneider & Matt Cannizzaro, USBC Communications COLUMBUS — Liz John- son of Cheektowaga, N.Y., and Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, each claimed titles at the 2013 Lipton Bowling’s U.S. Open on Saturday at Co- lumbus Western Bowl. The win marked the third U.S. Women’s Open title for Johnson and first major victo- ry for Malott, who now owns eight PBA Tour titles. Johnson and Malott each earned $50,000 for winning their respective events and set up a special Battle of the Sexes match to crown the ultimate U.S. Open champion. Johnson earned an additional $10,000 by defeating Malott, 194-188. “It’s still going to take some time to process all of this,” Johnson said. “Com- ing into the week, I felt really strong physically and mentally prepared for sure, and it’s nice to have so much support from my family and friends.” Johnson, a 39-year-old right-hander, opened the U.S. Women’s Open champion- 2013 U.S. Open Champion’s Liz Johnson & Wes Malott ship match with six consecu- tive strikes on the way to a Masters, got redemption and cially close at the Masters af- leader. event from the first game of 257-195 win over defending the coveted U.S. Open green ter bowling really, really well “This is the most presti- the week and by as many as champion and top seed Kelly jacket by defeating Belmonte, there all week.” gious tournament in our sport, 449 pins. He has reached the Kulick of Union, N.J. The two 214-156, on Saturday. Surgery on his left knee I think, because of the de- championship round at seven now are tied for second on the “The biggest thing I want- kept Malott from the recent manding lane conditions and of the last eight PBA Tour ma- event’s all-time win list with ed to put on my resume was PBA GEICO Summer Swing all of the pressure, and I don’t jors and also had runner-up fin- three victories apiece. a major title,” said Malott, in the Milwaukee area, and even know that it’s all sunk in ishes at this year’s PBA World “I am so fortunate to be who struck on 22 of 34 shots the grueling U.S. Open format yet,” said Malott, a 36-year-old Championship and Barbasol part of such an elite group,” in three matches. “I’ve been was a true physical test for right-hander. “It’s awesome.” Tournament of Champions. said Johnson, who also won close so many times, and espe- this year’s PBA Tour average Belmonte led the 54-game continued on page 3 the U.S. Women’s Open in 1996 and 2007. “I am so proud of this week, and I can’t be- Liz Johnshon Beats Wes Malott lieve this is my third title here. ABTA at CAL BOWL Saturday To win this week, after such a grind in three different centers, Match Game $5,000 • Match Series $5,000 • 3-6-9 $2,400 in U.S. Open’s First-Ever is amazing.” LAKEWOOD — New and is easily accessed by the Malott, who lost to Aus- Members are welcome up to 605. Or 91 Freeway at Para- “Battle of the Sexes” Final Match tralian two-hander Jason Bel- a 209 average, and may join mount, 2 miles south to Carson Johnson Edges Malott by a Score of 194-188 to Win monte in the championship onsite for only $10. Men and then right or 405 Freeway. The Historic Match at the 2013 Lipton Bowling’s U.S. Open match of the 2013 United Women qualify separately. Phone there is 562-421-8448. COLUMBUS, OH, July fought past fatigue in the States Bowling Congress The ABTA Guarantees a The Following week, Aug 27, 2013 - For the first time in “Battle of the Sexes,” broad- minimum of 34 semifinalists, 10 Chaparral Lanes/San Di- the history of any U.S. Open cast live on ESPN and played 27 men and 7 women with one mas, Aug 17 Frozen Handi- competition, a “Battle of the at Columbus Western Bowl in 5 also being added the to the cap Event Westminster Lanes Sexes” champion has been and presented by the Bowl- semifinals. Super Seniors, the in Westminster. Bye Aug 24 crowned. In a day of cham- ing Proprietors’ Association of Bowling news three highest who do not make and then the Big One Labor pionship competitions at the America (BPAA). the cut (2 men and 1 lady) will Day Special at CAL BOWL 2013 Lipton Bowling’s U.S. The win marked the third Honor Roll also be added to the semifi- $12,000 1st with Bonuses. 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