California Thursday February 23, 2017 7502Bo Florence Ave, Downey, CAww 90240 • Website: lingCaliforniaBowlingNews.com • Email: [email protected] news • Office: (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 EJ Tackett Wins FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions Tommy Jones’ 10th frame error helps PBA’s 2016 Player of the Year collect second major title SHAWNEE, Okla. – EJ “I knew if I doubled in and forcing Weber to do in February, on Tuesday at Tackett of Huntington, Ind., the 10th, I’d force Tommy the same to tie and force a The Orleans Bowling Cen- had four chances to throw to strike on the right lane,” roll-off. But the 54-year- ter in Las Vegas. The Mas- doubles to take the lead, Tackett said. “But I never old Weber, from St. Ann, ters qualifying rounds will but in the end, he won his in a million years expected Mo., left the 1-2-4-10 on be held Tuesday, Wednes- second Professional Bowl- that. Tommy has been so his opening shot of the 10th day and Thursday to deter- ers Association major title good in situations like that frame to end the match. mine the 63 players who in the 52nd FireLake PBA his entire career, I didn’t England’s Dom Bar- will join defending cham- Tournament of Champions think I had a chance. I was rett then eliminated Small- pion Anthony Simonsen of Sunday at FireLake Arena in total shock.” wood, 235-202, striking on Austin, Texas, in the three- thanks to an unexpected er- After winning the DHC seven of his first eight shots game, double-elimination ror by his opponent. PBA Japan Invitational to to build an insurmountable match play rounds Friday Tackett, at age 24, de- start the year, the TOC vic- lead after Smallwood left and Saturday. The steplad- feated 18-time PBA Tour tory gives Tackett a very splits he couldn’t covert in der finals will air live on champion Tommy Jones early edge in defending his the first and fourth frames. ESPN on Sunday, Feb. 26, of Simpsonville, S.C., 208- 2016 PBA Player of the Jones advanced to the at 10 p.m. 203, when Jones left and Year title. But, he said, “it’s title match, defeating Bar- All qualifying and match failed to convert the 1-2- not even something to think rett in the semifinal match, play rounds of the Mas- 4-10 “washout” in the 10th about. It’s way too early 248-216, rolling a late ters will be live streamed frame. and we have way too many string of six strikes to over- on PBA’s Xtra Frame on- Tackett, who won the tournaments to go. going to do it, and you’re naw, Mich., ended Pete come Barrett’s early eight- line bowling channel. Visit 2016 PBA World Champi- But Tackett has demon- going to have to beat me. Weber’s bid for a PBA-re- pin lead. xtraframe.tv for subscrip- onship in December for his strated he has the skill and It’s not arrogance, it’s just cord 11th major champion- PBA players begin com- tion information. Sunday’s first major, was certain he the confidence to stay at the a level of confidence I’ve ship, 223-203. Tied at 163 petition in the United States finals also will be live had lost the TOC title after top of the PBA’s elite. never had.” after eight frames, Small- Bowling Congress Mas- streamed on ESPN3 and he failed to double in the “I do belong out here,” In the opening match, wood finished the match ters, PBA’s third consecu- the WatchESPN app. 10th frame. he said. “I feel like I’m Tom Smallwood of Sagi- first, throwing four strikes tive major championship continued on page 4 Mark Gerberich, Bryan Goebal, SCOTT LARIVIERE - Southern Steve Hoskins & Mike Scroggins Tier Bowler of the Month by Frank Weiler MURRIETA — Scott in January. Enter PBA Hall of Fame LaRiviere is my Southern League secretaries Scott SHAWNEE, Okla. – Also recognized during PBA Hall of Famer and Tier Bowler of the Month and Sheri Filipi provide me The Professional Bowl- the dinner were 2016 GEI- long-time ABC-TV color for January. with their scratch league ers Association’s Fire- CO Chris Schenkel PBA analyst Nelson Burton Jr., Scores this season have sheets and confirmed that Lake PBA Tournament of Player of the Year EJ Tack- who emceed the event, been down in this area. Scott LaRiviere rolled two Champions week got off ett of Huntington, Ind.; noted millions of people Just about everyone is av- high seven’s above 750 in to a memorable when a Harry Golden PBA Rookie have bowled, trying to be eraging ten or more pins January and the only 300 ballroom filled with play- of the Year Francois Lavoie good enough just to qualify below last season. of the month. No scratch ers and special guests wel- of Quebec City, Quebec; for PBA competition, and Not Scott LaRiviere. bowler has rolled an 800 Scott Lariviere comed former PBA Com- Steve Nagy Sportsmanship among the thousands who He is still maintaining his this season and Scott’s per- cause he rolled our high missioner Mark Gerberich Award winner Tom Small- have joined the PBA, only normal 225 - 230 average. fect game was only the sec- scores of the month and our and standout players Bryan wood of Saginaw, Mich., a handful have ever bowled In addition to being able ond this season. only perfect game. Thanks Goebel, Steve Hoskins and & Tony Reyes Community well enough to earn admis- to handle the more difficult Scott LaRiviere is my to the BOWLING NEWS Mike Scroggins into the Service Award winner Rhi- sion to the hall of fame. lane conditions, Scott had Southern Tier Bowler of for supporting our scratch PBA Hall of Fame. no Page of Orlando, Fla. continued on page 4 several high scratch scores the Month for January be- bowlers. MOVING TO LAS VEGAS ? 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Bean PBA League Elias Cup, sponsored by one Maine’s best-known brands, and the MaineQuarterly.com Mark Roth/Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship in April. “Bayside Bowl is excited to welcome L.L. Bean as the title sponsor of this year’s PBA League Elias Cup. L.L Bean is Maine’s iconic brand,” said Justin Alfond, co-owner of Bayside Bowl. “We are also thrilled to continue our partnership with the Maine Office of Tourism. We couldn’t have picked better partners to showcase the best of Maine to the country.” “Bayside Bowl and the Portland community can’t wait for the Professional Bowl- ers Association to come back to town,” said Charlie Mitchell, Bayside Bowl’s manag- ing partner. “The Elias Cup and the Roth/Holman Doubles Championship showcase the world’s best bowlers, most passionate fans and incredible sponsors that realize what a big deal this event is for our state.” “We’re super excited to be partnering with two great organizations, the PBA and Bay- side Bowl, on this fun, unique event,” said Chuck Gannon, L.L. Bean’s corporate adver- tising manager. “This is a rare opportunity right in our own backyard, so we’re really happy to be involved. Plus, bowling is a great activity for folks of all ages, especially LOS ANGELES – In a championship match that was decided in the 10th frame, the families.” doubles team of nine-time Los Angeles Clippers All-Star guard Chris Paul and 18-time An expansion of Bayside Bowl from its original 12 lanes to 20 lanes, plus the instal- PBA Tour champion Chris Barnes won the State Farm CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational at lation of a mezzanine and bar overlooking the new construction that is currently nearing Lucky Strike LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. completion provide the PBA and Bayside Bowl with an opportunity to also bring the Barnes and Paul beat the team of Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts Mark Roth/Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship to Maine as part of the 2017 and 18-time Tour winner Tommy Jones, 187-179, in the eighth edition of the event which program, which will give more PBA players a chance to bowl in Maine. benefits the Chris Paul Family Foundation. The pro/celebrity competition aired Friday “The PBA is fired up to bring the Elias Cup back and to showcase for the first time the night on ESPN. Roth/Holman Doubles Championship as part of our program at Bayside Bowl,” said PBA In a back and forth alternate-frame match, Barnes converted a crucial 2-4-10 split in CEO and Commissioner Tom Clark.