August 6, 2009 BOWLING NEWS Page 1 California Thursday, August 6, 2009 Bowling news P.O. Box 4160, Downey, CA 90241 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] Office: 562-807-3600 Fax: 562-807-2288 New Looks For 300, John Grieco Sr. Wins 800, 11 Straight Bowling’s Best Kept Secret Strikes Part of USBC by Jim Goodwin for the Bowling News Network ABT Championship Recognition Program ARLINGTON, TX—It has been a few years since this for 2009-2010 writer has had the privilege ARLINGTON—Rede- of attending the BPAA Inter- at Linbrook Bowl signed 300 and 800 rings and national Family Tournament ANAHEIM — The Lin- George Galindo was the a new 11-strikes-in-a-row finals, but everything we re- brook Bowl stop of the Ama- winner of the optional Senior trophy are among the many member from previous trips teur Bowlers Tour on July Sweeper with a 770. John changes being made to the is still true. It is, without ques- 26-26 saw the bowlers take to Grieco, Sr. was the winner of United States Bowling Con- tion, an event all of bowling the lanes and after the dust had the 2-Game Sweeper with a gress recognition program for can be proud of. settled, our newest champion, 480. the 2009-10 season that begins Sponsored by QubicaAMF John Grieco, Sr. emerged with The Mystery Game Pot Aug. 1. and presented by Pepsi, Nes- a six pin victory. game and score were drawn The rings have been rede- tle, and Frito Lay, this unique Our newest champion, John during our finals meeting. signed to take on a completely sporting event promotes fam- Grieco, Sr. is a lifetime ABT Game #3 was the game drawn. new and modern look. The ily togetherness, emphasizes member and has been bowl- The first chance score of 175 design change has put the ac- that bowling is a lifetime sport, ing for over 45 years. John is (good for $400) was drawn. complishment front and center and draws attention to all cor- a Manufacturing Planner for Our second chance score on the top of the ring while ners of the game. Integrated Defense Systems. (good for $200) was 289. The also showing off the season This year, 67 doubles teams Left to Right - Norm Duke, Bill Lorton, Trent Everhart, Sarah John has a 299 game to his third chance score (good for in which the feat was accom- advanced from State Finals to Everhart and Mike Machuga credit and a high series of 725 $100) was 226 and 265 was plished. compete in the National Finals Social activities are also a ing is in bringing families to- and does his league bowling the fourth chance (good for A new 11-in-a-row USBC- at the Main Event Entertain- big part of the event. In addi- gether.” at Bowl-O-Drome. John was a free entry). There were no branded resin trophy replaces ment Center in Grapevine, tion to having several meals “Bowling is all about pass- using an Ebonite Gamebreaker winners. The Mystery Pot is the old plaque. This eye-catch- Texas, near the New Inter- together in a first class hotel ing it on from one generation drilled by Jim Bach at Bach available to all members and ing piece can be displayed national Bowling Campus in and at the center, the families to the next,” said Machuga. Bowling Supply for the win only costs $5. proudly with a personalized Arlington. were treated to a night at a “This is grass roots bowling at this weekend. John wanted The ABT staff and mem- name plate that shows off the What makes this event so Major League baseball game, its best, and it is fantastic to be to thank his wife, Sharon, bership would like to thank bowler’s name, score and date special is that it gives families and they got to spend quality a part of it.” and sons, John, Jr., Michael the management and staff at bowled. a bowling trip together that time with three of the best pro- A great example of what and Brian for their love and Linbrook Bowl for hosting our “Our recognition program they will remember their whole fessional bowlers in the sport Duke saw was the team from support. John also wanted to tournament. Our next sched- now rewards our members for lives. Parents, Grandparents, – Bob Learn, Mike Machuga, Missouri – 11-year-old Trent thank Jim Bach for drilling his uled event will be August 8 their performances based on and Great Grandparents being and Norm Duke. Everhart, and his 70-year-old equipment. John wanted to at Cal Bowl. Squad times are an average that now matches with and bowling with their The pros put on an exhibi- great grandfather Bill Lorton. dedicate the win to Santiago 1PM, 2:30, 4 and 5:30PM. their accomplishment,” said kids . priceless memories tion, did trick shots, talked to Trent’s mom Sarah came along Guimary, Jr. John wanted to The squad at 7PM has been USBC Membership Develop- are made in this event. the kids one-on-one, signed for support, and it was hard to thank Bob Hyduke, Mike Lar- cancelled. The address for Cal ment Director Steve Wunder- The BPAA staff goes the posters, photos and souvenir tell which of them was having son and Terry Hlebasko for Bowl is 2500 E. Carson in the lich. “We’re confident that the extra mile in this event to pins. “This is the most fun the most fun. helping him with his game. city of Lakewood. Their phone program upholds the credibil- make sure every contestant is event I do the entire year,” “This was our fourth Fam- John also wanted to thank number is 562.421.8448. First ity of the USBC while enhanc- included in all the activities, said Duke. “When I was a ily Tournament,” said Lorton. Linbrook Bowl for hosting the place will be $2000 with 100 ing the league and tournament and every youth bowler goes kid, we had a family league “We made the state finals tournament and the ABT Di- entries and 100 Mega Pot en- experiences for the member.” home with a scholarship prize. where I bowled with my mom twice, but this is our first na- rectors and Staff for running tries. Entry fee is $55. See you There’s also a completely The winners of the two divi- one year, and my dad for two tional finals. I wish we could an outstanding tournament. at Cal Bowl on August 8! contined on page 9 sions, Parent/Teen and Parent/ or three, but we didn’t have do this every year. This is won- Youth each win a $5000 schol- anything like this. This really derful, and we will never for- arship award. shows how important bowl- continued on page 11 SABA = Success For Boutell by Lori Yamasaki SABA (Scratch Amateur Bowling Association), the brain child of Butch Nitahara and James Kainoa, Sr., spelled success for everyone last Sun- day at Gardena Bowl. SABA held its inaugural event Sunday morning for a full field of 48 bowlers. Play- ers participated in this first of its kind 5 game scratch event across Gardena Bowl’s 16 lanes. With a top prize of $1,100 guaranteed and a ABT at Linbrook Bowl - Front L-R : Runner up, Shari Cross, Champion John Grieco, Sr., 3rd place Brad Graeff with daughters Raven and Lily. Back L-R : George Galindo, Evan payout ratio of 1:6, bowlers Mostawa, Jesse Lopez and Dennis Potter. from all over Southern Cali- fornia came together for this truly successful and fun filled What’s Rollin’ This Weekend? event. (Our apologies to those ABT Orange County Saturday August 8 Cal Bowl that came but were unable to ABTA Fri/Sat August 7/8 West Covina Lanes compete due to an already full Donkee Sunday August 9 Keystone Lanes field of 48 players). NABI San Diego Saturday August 8 Mira Mesa Lanes Zarcoff Boutell put to- gether games of 236, 197, SABA Champion Zarcoff Boutell with SABA girls, Brooke W.C.S.T. Sat/Sun August 8/9 Linbrook Bowl continued on page 4 Nicole, left and Elizabeth Loomis, right. 6 Gamer - $300.00 1st Place Every Friday at 2pm NEW DAY AND START TIME!! check-in SUNDAY, Aug. 16th at 5PM 4:30 • Entry Fee: $50 OPTIONAL - Sidepots $6 - Blocks $4 • Call Alan at (949)770-0055 for more info. “Viper Pattern” Oil Pattern Used (562) 421-8448 BOWL FOR FUN! Page 2 BOWLING NEWS August 6, 2009 California, Spread The Word as the Orange County USBC Association 2009 Slangin’ Rocks Women’s Doubles Results Senior Singles Tournament Results Precious Davis / Nafeesah Abdul-Malik Takes WCST Ebonite Tournaments Increase by Joy McGregor Top Prize Over 29 Entrants at Cal Bowl ORANGE COUNTY—The 2009 Senior Singles Tournament to Eleven Scheduled for 2010 was a huge success with 98 women and 85 men for a total of 183 Saturday August 1 - Slanging Rocks had their first women’s by Dick Sanders entries participating in this popular annual event. This year’s doubles tournament that turn out to be a great success. In the past two years, many of the WCST, Ebonite Tourna- tournament was held at Saddleback Lanes on July 25 and 26. All It started with a 10am early bird squad that led to 12 entries, ments have been scheduled in Nevada, and that will still remain entrants were classified by gender and age as of July 25, 2009. all of them battling for the first place $100 guarantee for Team on the schedule.