APRIL 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA 7502B Florence Ave, Downey, CA WLING90240 • Website: CaliforniaBowlingNews.com • Email: [email protected] N • Office:EWS (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 Freak Accident Hinders Jason Belmonte’s Dominant Season A freak accident dur- As soon as I did it, it split ing a youth bowling event open and started bleeding prior to the USBC Masters and the bruising and swell- has played a hand – no pun ing came up pretty quick.” attended – in slowing Ja- The cut, across the PBA50 Competitor son Belmonte’s dominating crease below his fingertip season in 2019, including on his middle finger, and his bid for a 12th major the bruising and swelling David Williams Jr. championship in the Mas- accompanying the injury, ters, an event he had pre- forced Belmonte to bowl viously won a record four using only his ring and Dies In Car Accident times. little fingers to grip the ball by Bill Vint As told to FloBowling – something he said he had bye, and will face Troup – match – in a Round of 16 IOWA CITY, Iowa – year later – on March 10, senior editor Lucas Wise- “never done before.” who eliminated PBA Hall match that will air on Mon- The Professional Bowlers 2019 – he finished third in man, the 35-year-old Aus- The result was a 194.73 of Famer Chris Barnes in day., April 22, at 6 p.m. on Association learned that a Pre-Tournament Qualifier tralian two-handed player average for his 15 qualify- his opening Round of 24 FS1. David Williams Jr., 53, to earn a berth in the PBA’s explained his injury: ing games in the Masters of Omaha, Nebraska, has 10th anniversary World Se- “I had my hand in a ball, and a 169th-place finish – died of injuries sustained ries of Bowling in suburban and I was giving some of well below the cut line. in an automobile accident Detroit. the kids a tip,” Belmonte Belmonte was hoping Thursday while on his way Williams told the story said. “As I swung the ball for rapid healing before his to compete in the opening of his battles and determi- back with one hand, one of next major test – a Round tournament of the PBA50 nation to continue compet- the fellas was holding his of 16 match against fellow Tour season in Clearwater, ing to Bowlers Journal In- ball, and he had moved a two-hander Kyle Troup in Florida. ternational editor Gianmarc little bit. So, when I swung the inaugural PBA Playoffs. Williams, a double lung Manzione just a week be- it back, my finger in the ball Belmonte was the runaway transplant recipient, was fore his fatal accident. got jammed into the ball the top qualifier for the Play- a 27-year member of the Details regarding the young fella was holding. offs, earning a first-round PBA who had won two accident were not imme- PBA Regional tournament diately available although titles and a PBA50 Region- Williams’ wife Sheri had al title in Council Bluffs, announced on her Face- PBA League to Expand to Iowa, in 2016. After being book page Thursday that he diagnosed with sarcoidosis, was hospitalized in a coma 10 Teams for 2020 Season Joseph DeLaTorre (left) receiving TNBA 299 Award an incurable hereditary in Iowa City where he died In news related to the The PBAL made its de- from Terry Lankster (right). form of lung cancer, Wil- later in the day. PBA’s relationship with but in 2013 with eight teams liams continued to bowl – Information regarding Portland, PBA CEO and tied to cities across the U.S. commonly with an oxygen services will be announced Commissioner Tom Clark The initial competition in- Joseph DeLaTorre tank at his side to assist his later. announced during the 2019 cluded preliminary rounds breathing between shots. PBA League Draft held at Thunderbowl Lanes in Receives TNBA 299 Award Williams underwent his Monday at Bayside Bowl suburban Detroit with the by Frank Weiler double lung transplant at in Portland, Maine, that the first Elias Cup finals held REDLANDS – Joseph version of David Ozio, the the University of Iowa hos- PBA League will expand at Woodland Bowl in India- DeLaTorre is currently smoothest PBA bowler pital in Iowa City on March from eight to 10 teams in napolis. The second PBAL the top senior left handed ever to roll a bowling ball. 29, 2018, and less than a 2020. event was held at Thunder- bowler in Redlands. In two Recently, Joseph was bowl and Carolier Lanes senior leagues at EMPIRE awarded a 299 award by in North Brunswick, N.J., BOWL he is currently aver- TERRY LANKSTER on before it made its debut at aging 220 and has averaged behalf of THE NATIONAL Morning Doubles Fun at Empire Bowl! Bayside Bowl in 2015. The near 230 at times. BOWLING ASSOCIA- REDLANDS – Few first Elias Cup competition Joseph is involved in ev- TION (TNBA). Joseph’s Southern California Bowl- held in Portland was the ery aspect of bowling. He near perfect game was ing Centers offer the early first PBA event ever held in is a bowling inventor, with rolled in the Noonlighters morning Monday hospi- Maine. a United States Patent on League at Empire Bowl, a tality of Empire Bowl in No further details re- a new automated channel TNBA sanctioned league. quaint Redlands! The Em- garding the PBAL’s expan- pin sweep. His invention I recommend bowl- pire Doubles League starts sion plans were revealed, has caught the attention of ers check out the TNBA. promptly at 9AM. Coffee but Clark made a point to several investors includ- Membership is open to all and water is set out for the note that adding two more ing some from China and a bowlers for about $25 a bowlers. teams will provide PBA PBA star. season and league sanc- The current Spring edi- members will additional Joseph is also a bowl- tion fees are just five dol- tion of the Doubles League opportunities to experience ing coach. He coaches lars. TNBA is recognized is comprised of 16 teams- Henry Murdock & PJ Buckner what has become one of the youth bowlers at Empire by the United States Bowl- mixed, all female or all a 210 average bowler with in June with the Summer PBA Tour’s most coveted Bowl and gives private les- ing Congress (US BC) and male. The roster of bowl- a smooth thinking man’s session to commence June events. sons on a regular basis. As TNBA members are re- ers includes Gentleman Jim game. He is complemented 10! Worth mentioning is a PBA member Joseph’s quired to be USBC mem- Sheppard, Tom Andres Sr, by PJ who has averaged that in about an hour forty- knowledge of the sport is bers. Wayne Phelps and Derrick 225 FOR EVER! They five minutes your bowling extensive. Congratulations to Jo- Jones - all 210 to 220 keg- have smiles that are conta- is over and you go about Most of all Joseph is seph for his outstanding lers! Russ Taylor is high gious and are always will- your business for the rest of known for his bowling. He bowling and thank you to average at 231. ing to share their wealth the day! If it is fast paced is a smoothie, the smooth- the BOWLING NEWS for Let’s profile the talented of knowledge with fellow fun you are after, this is the est left-hander I have ever recognizing the accom- team of Henry Murdock bowlers! place for you! Until next seen on the lanes in this plishments of our CALI- and PJ Buckner. Henry is This Spring League ends time, keep that ball rolling! area. He is the left-handed FORNIA senior bowlers. PAGE 2 CALIFORNIABOWLINGNEWS.COM APRIL 18, 2019 Fast and Furious – That’s Craig Allmon by Fred Eisenhammer WINNETKA – Craig Allmon is your typical bowler. He doesn’t practice. Or as he puts it, he practices three games every week – the night he bowls in his River Maniacs League on Mon- day nights at Winnetka Bowl. THE 32 “I’ve been bowling once a week for 18 years,” says the Sponsored by 928 PowerSports 53-year-old Allmon, APRIL 14 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Practice or no practice, Allmon enjoyed a special night Johnnie Englehart, left, said Craig Allmon put on an RIVERSIDE LANES 702-298-2535 EXT. 5160/5159 OR 888-590-2695 March 18 – smashing a 265 in his first game, a whopping “awesome” display during his 609 series, which included 107 pins above his book average. That translated into a an opening-game 265. Photo by Fred Eisenhammer THE BABY SWISS stratospheric 320 with handicap. Furthermore, Allmon tallied his first 600 series (265-156-188), finishing with a 609. The 1st Bowling Tournament Allmon called the 265 the biggest highlight of his bowling career, but a 600 series had been a longtime goal. “It took APRIL 27 a long time,” Allmon said. “Took 18 years to do it.” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: RIVERSIDE LANES 702-298-2535 EXT. 5160/5159 OR 888-590-2695 His dual highlights were celebrated by his teammates, which included area superstar and teammate Johnnie Engle- ADULT/SENIOR VIP DOUBLES hart. “Awesome,” was the way Englehart described his teammate’s performance, particularly Allmon’s first game. BOWLING TOURNAMENT! Allmon also got a great reception when he returned to his Winnetka house. “I came home and told my wife [Leslee] Locals and Walk-Ons Are Welcome! and she smiled and said, ‘Good for you. Take a shower and go to bed.