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Observers Welcome Fantasy Lanes Packard Leads For OCBA Lane PBA Western After Day Two Certification LAS VEGAS–He’s one of Sanction GARDEN GROVE — Or- Regional Pro-Am the most successful bowlers in ange County Bowling Associa- INDIO — Fantasy Lanes will the history of the PBA Regional tion/USBC Lane certification be hosting the PBA Regional Tour. Now Ross Packard is try- Allison’s 900? crews will be on the job check- June 24-25-26 with the Pro-Am ing to become one of the stars of by Stephen Lindsey ing lanes starting June 18, 2005 scheduled on Saturday, June 25, the PBA Senior Tour. NORWALK–Allison turned at AMF Carter Lanes, 7:00 a.m. 2005 at 8:00 p.m. Packard, who is tied for 7th Interested ABC/USBC mem- 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood 75 on 5-22-05 and is still going Pro-Ams are a blast. Your all-time with 27 PBA Regional strong, physically and mentally. bers, men or women, are wel- opportunity to bowl with the Tour titles, averaged 251.40 in (562) 421-8448 He remains a competitive come to learn certifying lane best, receive some pointers, win his five-game block Monday to bowler and his bowling accom- trade. a little cash and get the latest ball take the lead after two days of plishments will “shock and OCBA President Bill Hun- on the market, a Backyard Bully. qualifying in the 2005 Senior Saturday tington and V-P Alan Thompson awe” (how’s that for a plug for On page two of this paper are ABC Masters at Suncoast Bowl- Ross Packard a particular bowling bowl?) are in charge of the crews. Bill the complete rules and an entry ing Center. No-Tap those of us who wish we had half said, “We always welcome ob- form. Direct contact by phone The 2005 Senior ABC Mas- game to finish 2nd with 2,406. his bowling ability and knowl- servers, hopefully, they will be- will assure you a reserved spot, ters is the second of two majors Craig Kisro, Granada Hills, Ca- July 2nd edge. A Hall of Famer who is come crew members”. and directions to the Fantasy on the 2005 PBA Senior Tour lif., is 3rd with 2,401, while best known as “Mr. 900”, the Lanes are checked to see if Springs Resort. schedule. Mike Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 6 PM first person who legitimately they are level, not too wide or The Resort includes hotel, Packard, San Jose, Calif., is 4th with 2,396. Takeo Sakai, rolled A 900 series, yet was de- narrow, dressed properly, gutters four star eateries, full casino, was on fire in his five games, Higashi, Osaka, rounds out the Entry Fee:$40 nied ABC official recognition meet specs, sideboards properly golf course, spa and bowling shooting 248s in games one and top five with 2,386. and sanctioning. Glenn has per- installed and maintained, back center. A one-stop quickie vaca- three, sandwiched around a 258. 2004 PBA Senior Tour Sidepots sonally conveyed that evening’s boards and cushions not too ac- tion. He then shot 278 in game four Rookie of the Year David Ozio, event to me numerous times. tive, ready for the new season, Call 800-827-2946, extension and finished the set with a 225, Beaumont, Texas, is 63rd with Optional I’ve seen the documents and I’ve August 1. Forest Lanes was 84686. ending the day with a 2,426 10- 2,206. talked with some of those who checked in January 2005, and game pinfall and the lead head- The 384-bowler field will 6 Games were present. What was ABC AMF Valley View Lanes will ing into the final day of qualify- bowl its final five games on thinking when they denied such have new lanes. Cal Bowl Open ing. “I didn’t do anything differ- Tuesday, starting at 8 a.m. PT. an historical display of talent!! All inspection work will be Tournament June 18 ent today than I did yesterday, The top 63 bowlers after the 15 done on Saturdays and Sundays but my carry was just very good games of qualifying will join Cal Bowl starting at 7:00 a.m. Following LAKEWOOD—CAL today,” said Packard, who was defending champion Gary AMF Carter Lanes, on July 9- BOWL has tournaments for all 25th after Sunday’s first session. Dickinson, Edmond, Okla., in 10 at Fountain Bowl then averages. This month it’s the “Last week (in the 2005 PBA double-elimination match play Linbrook Bowling Center; July BIG CAL OPEN, set for June Senior Tucson Open) I shot 160 starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. Open 18. 16-17 La Habra “300” Bowl and in the last game of qualifying to The only undefeated player Brunswick Rossmoor Bowl; The $105 entry fee is mostly just miss the cut. I’m in a good to come out of the winner’s June 18 @ 1:00 PM July 23-24, Saddleback Lanes prize fund in this 6 Gamer. spot now but I’d still like to bracket will face the winner of and Tustin Lanes; July 30-31, Sidepots and brackets are op- qualify as high as I can.” the loser’s bracket Thursday at Yorba Linda Bowl and tional. Junichi Yajima, Tokyo, who 4 p.m. to determine the winner Entry Fee: $105.00 plus Westminster Lanes final week- The finals is a “Top 8 Elim has won a record 41 Japan Pro- of the $20,000 top prize and a end, August 6-7 Concourse and Roll-off.” Always exciting.Cal fessional Bowlers Association berth in next season’s PBA Dex- Sidepots and Brackets Irvine Lanes. Bowl is located at Paramount titles, fired a 279 in his final ter Tournament of Champions. Call 714-554-1880 for more and Carson in Lakewood. Easy information. Be prepared for to find west of the 605 freeway. than 40,000 participants annu- 6-Game ally from every U.S. state and hard dirty work. That $1,000 First Place prize Host Centers Glenn Allison is based on 30 entries, so bring several foreign countries who Scratch Qualifying a couple of friends.Check-in at compete in team, doubles and Since the 80’s our game has Selected For 2007 singles events for prize funds of suffered greatly. Often it is not Ozzie’s Senior 12:30 Saturday, June 18. nearly $2 million. Top 8 Elim Rolloff referred to a “sport”, but rather USBC Women’s Open to women who hold as a “game” and does not carry Scotch Doubles OCWBA USBC adult membership, the 1st Place - $1,000.00 the same weight or respect be- Championships Women’s Championships con- (based on 30 entries) stowed other professional events BOARD MEETING sists of five divisions: Classic for June 18 — Linbrook GARDEN GROVE — The GREENDALE, Wis. - The bowlers with averages of 190 (referring to the PBA). In fact, United States Bowling Congress and above; Division 1 for aver- many think the television pre- ANAHEIM— For years Orange County Women’s Bowl- ing Association will hold its has announced that two state-of- ages of 170-189; Division 2 for FRIDAY sentation of the PBA Tour is a Linbrook Bowl in Anaheim has the-art bowling centers will host averages of 150-169; Division 3 joke, a “circus”, and cannot be been proud to host the Ozzie’s Board Meeting on Monday, June the 2007 USBC Women’s for averages of 131-149; and NO-TAP taken seriously when compared Scotch Doubles. This month’s 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Championships (formerly the Division 4 for averages of 130 to World Championship Poker version will roll on Satuday, association’s office in Garden WIBC Championship Tourna- and below. 3 GAMES or The Little League World Se- June 18. Grove. For more info, call 714- ment) in Charlotte, N.C. The 2006 USBC Women’s Every Friday ries! How sad is that? Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. 554-0111. Making its first visit to the Championships in Reno, Nev., People have lost interest in Charlotte area, the USBC will accept phone reservations at Bowling starts at 12:30 p.m. Hanging In There Women’s Championship team (414) 423-9006 beginning Sept. At 1:00 PM the game even though the (right after lunch). TULSA, OKLAHOMA — competition will be conducted at 19. Reservations for the change in equipment and lane Since this event is limited to Barry Asher’s Custom Embroidery the 40-lane Northcross Lanes at Women’s Championships also $15 ENTRY FEE conditions have increased aver- the first 50 MIXED couples, we Team is still in third place, in Clas- the Lake (16317 Statesville Rd., may be accepted through online ages and caused honor scores to suggest you sign in early. Ozzie sic Divsion, in WIBC Tournament. Huntersville, N.C.) and the host requests, fax or mail beginning Includes Singles, 3-6-9 go through the roof.