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SAN DIEGO—Admiral Heading Into Challenge Finals “When I was younger I used Robinson Center hosted the to watch these women on TV NABI tournament last weekend, GREENDALE, Wis.—Co- and looked up to them,” said USBC Masters lombian bowling star Clara & (converted to left hand) Bob Guerrero, who topped Team Selner won for the first time in MILWAUKEE—Now that 2500 E. Carson St. • Lakewood Guerrero may not have years of USA member and 2005-06 Col- Kelly Kulick has made bowling professional experience behind over two years. Bob has been a legiate Player of the Year Ste- history as the first woman to (562) 421-8448 her, but she proved she has what fanie Nation of Orlando, Fla., regular NABI bowler for many it takes to compete against the years, first as a strong right qualify for a full-season exemp- 188-154 in her first match of the tion on the Denny’s PBA Tour, sport’s best by earning a spot in night. “To be able to bowl against hander & now as an amazingly the United States Bowling Con- the real work begins. them is an amazing opportunity, talented left hander. Finding the Since Kulick qualified for the Kelly Kulick Saturday gress Women’s Challenge finals. especially since there are so few conditions exceptionally good (it Guerrero defeated nine-time tour after finishing sixth at the “I wanted to come out and tournaments for us to compete took +113 to qualify!), Bob & bowl no matter what, whether it Professional Women’s Bowling in these days.” Denny’s PBA Tour Trials in No-Tap Association titlist Kim Terrell of eleven other semifinalists June, she has been the focus of was against men, women, even In Monday’s first match, battled for the five slots in the Antioch, Calif., 216-203 Mon- Terrell disposed of fellow Jun- widespread media attention. She internationally,” Kulick said. day night on ESPN2 and grabbed ior Team USA assistant coach finals. Bob was the top quali- has made appearances on ABC’s “When the PBA opened its Oct. 7th the last of four spots for next Kendra Gaines of Orlando, Fla., fier, & ironically bowled another “Good Morning America,” doors it was an opportunity to week’s final show. Both players 235-188. The two are good converted (& equally talented) CNN, ABC’s “World News To- bowl against the greatest bowlers opened the match with three friends, but also have a history left hander, Fred Johnson, in the night” and has been featured The in the world. I can learn more consecutive strikes, but two on the lanes. Gaines beat Terrell title match. Both bowlers were New York Times, Chicago Tri- being out here.” 5 PMPM5 open frames by Terrell proved for the first of her two PWBA steady & consistent, and the bune and USA Today among Other women have been able to be the difference. titles. outcome was a victory for Bob many others. to find limited success on the The five-part, made-for-TV “It was a lot easier to focus by a slim seven pins. Congratu- The initial media blitz sub- PBA Tour. Most notably Liz Entry Fee:$40 event was filmed over two days sided but will no doubt pick up Johnson of Cheektowaga, N.Y., than I thought it would be, and lations to both of you! in a single-lane arena in the it turned out to be a really fun again at each tour stop beginning who was a standout on the middle of the Fashion Show environment to compete in,” said with the first major of the sea- PWBA Tour, made history by Sidepots Mall in Las Vegas and has been Terrell, who also is the USBC son — the 2006 United States becoming the first woman to win airing on ESPN2 every Monday Collegiate spokesperson. “Of Bowling Congress Masters, a PBA regional and finished sec- night since Sept. 11. Although it course I’m disappointed and I scheduled for Oct. 24-29 in sub- ond in a PBA national event in Optional began with 16 women bowlers think I threw it a lot better than urban Milwaukee. 2005. vying for the title and $25,000 the scores show, but you can’t “After all the media attention, Kulick had an outstanding first prize, only four remain. win if you miss spares. Clara I’m looking forward to the start collegiate and amateur career be- 6 Games Guerrero, the 2005 World bowled very well, and all of the of the season,” Kulick said. “The fore turning pro. A three-time col- Ranking Masters champion and younger players have an under- time since the tour trials has gone legiate player of the year, Kulick a member of the Colombian na- standing of the game I don’t by pretty quickly, but I feel I’m was also a three-time Team USA tional team, will be joined in the think I had at their age. But in going to be well prepared.” member and the 2000 Women’s Cal Bowl’s the end, I think we all came out To stay sharp, the 29-year- U.S. Amateur champion. In here hoping this could spark an old Union, N.J., resident works 1999, she was a gold medalist in Two WWPB interest in women’s bowling. We out to keep in shape, practices the Pan Am Games and also won ABTA League all embraced the opportunity four days a week and has com- a gold and two silver medals in One-Day Events and did our best to put on a good peted in a few PBA regional tour- the FIQ World Championships. show. Win or lose, it was an naments. In August, Kulick The USBC Masters is the amazing experience.” joined Liz Johnson as the only sport’s most prestigious event Just Started Next Monday on ESPN2 at This Weekend woman to win a PBA regional and will feature an expected field by Lori Yamasaki 9:30 p.m. Eastern, Barrette and Honeychurch will square off, Also included in the steplad- when she defeated tour regular of more than 450 of the world’s NORWALK/DOWNEY— der finals were Jeff Greer, James Tommy Delutz Jr., 20-19, in a top amateur and professional Thursday’s This weekend, the Western while Guerrero takes on Dorin- Ballard. The winners then will Smith & first time finalist Herb two-ball roll-off after the two bowlers. A major on the Denny’s Women Professional Bowlers Stansberry, one of our faithful tied at 221 in the championship PBA Tour, bowlers will be com- will return to Keystone Lanes meet to determine the Women’s Challenge champion. Riverside area supporters. match. peting for a top prize of 6:45 PM and Del Rio Lanes for two sepa- “Bowling the regionals gives $100,000 and an overall prize rate one-day events. Each day, Sharing the 3-6-9 pot this tournament were Zirie Benton, me the experience I need to go fund of $350,000. the ladies will bowl five games The Masters is open to all Cal Bowl No-Tap Tony Nunez, Robert Gilg, Norm up against the top players,” FRIDAFRIDAFRIDAYYY of qualifying and return for round Kulick said. “The more experi- USBC members with a 190 or robin match play finals. Rauch, Carol Lee, Gene Walker, ence I can get bowling against higher average. For entry infor- Saturday’s action will be at Sat. Oct. 7th Paul Passarino & Johnson. Mike higher-caliber players, the more mation, visit bowl.com or con- Keystone Lanes beginning at 12 Tangonan was rewarded for roll- comfortable I’ll feel bowling tact Tom Boedecker at (800) noon. Sunday the ladies will take NONONO---TTTAPAPAP LAKEWOOD — Cal Bowl in ing 9 in a row. week-in and week-out on tour.” 514-2695, ext. 3415 or by e- the floor at Del Rio Lanes at Lakewood is the “home of no Guaranteed $50 sidepots 10am. Kulick’s dream has always mail. 3 GAMES tap” this season. A great house went to Jorge Alvarez, Gil been to earn a living as a profes- The televised finals of the As always, our events are to bowl in. Good Cajun food. Every Friday open to all women scratch Good ball driller. Employees Gissendaner. Jim Nunnally, Phil sional bowler, but the dream USBC Masters will be held on bowlers. Anyone interested in with smiles. A place where you Horn (1 1/3), Arlene Bautista seemed to crumble when the Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. EST at the At 1:00 PM competing may contact Laurie feel welcome and just know you (1/3), Sue Greer, Max Caguioa, Professional Women’s Bowling Wisconsin Exposition Center, Soto at 661-713-4945 or Lori will bowl well.