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Bowling News October 22, 2015 BOWLING NEWS California Page 1 Thursday February 11, 2016 7502 E Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240 • Online: www.californiabowlingnews.com • Email: [email protected] • Office: (562) 807-3600 Fax: (562) 807-2288 Sweden’s Svensson Wins FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions PBA’s 2015 Rookie of the Year becomes youngest player to win TOC at age 20 SHAWNEE, Okla. (Feb. 7, 2016) – Eight days shy of his 21st birthday, Sweden’s Jesper Svensson, the 2015 Professional Bowlers Association Rookie of the Year, became the youngest player to win the FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions Sunday at FireLake Arena. Svensson, a 6-foot-3, 158-pound left-handed two-hander, defeated top qualifier Mitch Beasley of Clarksville, Tenn., 226-177, to win his third career PBA Tour title, his first major and a $50,000 first prize. The previous youngest winner of the TOC was PBA Hall of Famer Marshall Holman who won the event in 1976 at the age of 21 years, 207 days. Another PBA Hall of Famer, Mike Aulby, is the youngest player ever to win a PBA major title, winning the 1979 PBA National Championship at the age of 19 years, 83 days. Svensson won the title convincingly, striking on five of his first six shots to build a 30-pin lead while Beasley, making his first television appearance, struggled to figure out the tricky lane condition on the left lane. “I was pretty comfortable from the start, but then I opened in the second frame (against Daugherty),” Svensson said. “I was a bit nervous. It would be weird if you weren’t when you’re bowling on TV. But I made the right adjustments and I was fine.” Setting the record as the youngest TOC champion was never on his mind. “That’s a bonus,” Svensson said. “I try not to think about how young I am. I just try to compete against the best in the world. Everything has gone pretty quick for me. I just came out here (on Tour in the United States) to get experience. I probably haven’t even realized what I’ve done so far. “Winning a major is one of the biggest achievements you can have in bowling, so I’m pretty much out of words.” Beasley said he knew he was in trouble early because Bowling News Honor Roll Name RYAN HINCHLIFFE RAMIRO GARCIA NICK NEGRETE LEANNA HARADA RICK BOYLE LARRY GRAY JOHN MURTH ANTHONY NUMERY MASON SHERMAN KEVIN JENSON JIM STARKS LARRY GRAY JIM DELLAMAGGIORE JIM STARKS Score 808/300 300 823 300 300 300 824 824/300 823/300 300 300 300 300 857/300 Date Center 01-24-16 PICKWICK BOWL 01-29-16 CAL BOWL 01-29-16 CAL BOWL 02-01-16 HARLEYS SIMI BOWL 02-03-16 MATADOR BOWL 02-03-16 CAL BOWL 02-03-16 HARLEYS SIMI BOWL 02-03-16 HARLEYS CAMARILLO BOWL 02-03-16 HARLEYS SIMI BOWL 02-04-16 LA HABRA “300” BOWL 02-04-16 FOOTHILL LANES 02-06-16 LA HABRA “300” BOWL 02-08-16 HARLEYS SIMI BOWL 02-08-16 FOOTHILL LANES ATTENTION ALL BOWLERS BOWL AN HONOR SCORE THIS WEEK & E-MAIL BY MONDAY NOON YOUR NAME, SCORE, DATE & CENTER & YOU WILL BE ON THE FRONT PAGE E-MAIL TO: [email protected] MEN: 300 - 800 & 7-10’S WOMEN: 298,299,300, 700+ & 7-10’S the power players on the right side of the lane moved the oil to such an extent he couldn’t figure out where to throw the ball. “When you throw your best shot and miss the head pin, that’s not good,” the retired 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran said. “The guys in front of me really destroyed the left lane. You try to figure it out, but if I missed left, the ball went right and if I missed right, the ball hooked too much. And then you’re out of time.” Svensson advanced to the title match by defeating Tom Daugherty of Riverview, Fla., 245-206, breaking open a tie match with a string of seven strikes after leaving and failing to convert a 4-6-7 split in the second frame. In the second match, Daugherty ended three-time reigning PBA Player of the Year Jason Belmonte’s bid for a third consecutive TOC title, 220-169. Belmonte contributed to his own defeat, missing a 10 pin in the first frame, a 2-8 spare attempt in the sixth and then failing to convert a 2-4-810 split in the ninth frame. In the opening match, Daugherty finished with seven consecutive strikes to overcome a pair of missed 3-10 spare conversions earlier in the game and rally from a 35-pin deficit to eliminate EJ Tackett of Huntington, Ind., 231-221. PBA’s “Super February” schedule continues next week with the United States Bowling Congress Masters at Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis. Belmonte, the only player ever to win the USBC Masters three consecutive times, will be trying to extend his streak to four in a row. Qualifying begins Tuesday. The top 63 qualifiers plus Belmonte will compete in three-game double-elimination match play Friday and Saturday leading to the live ESPN stepladder finals on Sunday continued on page 10 ABTA Returns to Oak Tree Saturday FEB 13 James Doolan Wins as Canyon Lanes 8 Gamer is Big Success CABAZON — Canyon Lanes has just hosted one of the most successful local tournaments I have been a part of. The tournament got off to a great start by advertising in the BOWLING NEWS and finished big with sizable payouts to thirteen bowlers. Great turnout, great by Frank Weiler competition and great results equals GREAT TOURNAMENT. Entries maxed out and were closed at 65. Sixty-five of the top scratch bowlers from SoCAL converged on Canyon Lanes last week to compete for a prize fund of $5,200 with the winner taking home $1,200. 9 Gamer - $1,000.00 1st Place SUNDAY, March 13th at Noon check-in 11 a.m. • Entry Fee: $100 OPTIONAL - Sidepots - Blocks $25 • Call Jon at (949)770-0055 for more info. BASED ON 40 ENTRIES • 1 IN 4 CASHING Oil Pattern Used “TBD” Let’s ANALYZE what happened. A close look at the tournament results show that the KEYS TO VICTORY were consistency, big games and strong finishes. NUMBERS DON’T LIE. James Doolan, the tournament winner, triumphed for three reasons. First, he continued on page 4 DIAMOND BAR — The ABTA will be hosted February 13, Saturday at Oak Tree Lanes in Diamond Bar with qualifying squads 1:00 - 2:30 - 4:00 6:00 with 3-6-9 & and a Special Beat the Board Finals at 8:00PM. New Members join only $10 and Men 55+ Ladies 49+ Join Free. There are also Super Senior benefits for Men 63+ and Ladies 55+ in qualifying!! Optional side pots pay a guaranteed $50 a game at 4:00 and $140 at 6:00PM for only $7.00 Entry or $2.33 per game. Last week we paid out $220 per game and the last squad paid 3 continued on page 3 Take your valentine bowling! EVENT OR CLUB ABTA BREAKFAST CLUB MONTE CARLO VALENTINES DOUBLES DAY SATURDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE FEB 13 FEB 12 FEB 12 FEB 13 BOWLING CENTER OAK TREE LANES LA HABRA “300” BOWL BOWLIUM LANES BOWLIUM LANES Page 2 BOWLING NEWS February 11, 2016 Couture, O’Neale and Schreiner Inducted Into PBA Hall of Fame SHAWNEE, Okla. -- PBA50 Tour standout Pete Couture of Cocoa, Fla., former South Region Manager Harry O’Neale of Ravenel, S.C., and former PBA Tour announcer Denny Schreiner of Akron, Ohio, were inducted into the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame Monday during ceremonies at the Grand Casino Hotel Resort. Couture was elected in the PBA50 Performance category based on his exceptional record for a minimum of 10 years as a “senior” competitor. On the heels of a 24-year career as a PBA Tour competitor, when he won five standard PBA titles, Couture began his PBA50 career in 1995 when he earned PBA50 Rookie of the Year honors. He won the first of nine PBA50 Tour titles in Reno in 1996, and captured a pair of USBC Senior Masters titles in 1998 (when he was selected as PBA50 Player of the Year) and 2002. “If it wasn’t for the senior (PBA50) tour I wouldn’t be here,” said Couture. “The senior tour was a second chance and an opportunity to re-invent myself. “Bowling on the senior tour was like being with family,” he added. “Some of my greatest memories came from bowling on the Senior Tour. I think everyone who bowls for a living dreams of getting in the hall of fame because there’s no higher honor.” O’Neale built the PBA South Region tournament program into the organization’s most successful proving ground for aspiring young players over a span of 31 years before his retirement in 2011. A one-time PBA Tour competitor, O’Neale assumed a regional program with fewer than 200 members and built it into a membership of more than 900 members, frequently traveling thousands of miles while conducting more than 40 weekend tournaments a year. WP “In all the years I was with PBA I had so many great people around me to make it work and I couldn’t have done it without them,” O’Neale said. “It’s been a long way but a lot of fun. Over the years I gave a way a lot of awards but didn’t get that many myself, so this is a great honor for me. “I’m very proud of the growth we had in the (PBA’s) south region,” O’Neale added. “I wanted the bowlers in our part of the country to be proud of our region and I knew if they were they would keep coming back and bowl in our tournaments.” Western Pacific Bowling Supply, Inc. Schreiner, who served as the ESPN television voice of the PBA between 1986 and 1995, also was a skilled bowler who joined the PBA media staff as the PBA Tour Broadcast Director shortly after his graduation from the University of Akron. As PBA’s playby-play announcer on ESPN, he quickly became popular for his ability to apply his knowledge as a bowler to the telecasts, working in harmony with fellow PBA Hall of Famer Mike Durbin as his color analyst. “I grabbed the brass ring when I got the PBA (announcing) job and never let go,” Schreiner said. “To be involved with all the great people who built and worked with PBA over the years, you can’t explain in your wildest dreams what it means to be standing up here.” Serving Bowling Centers on the West Coast Since 1994 1216 W. Grove Avenue, Orange, CA 92865 Distributors For: We Specialize in: Happy Holiday • Resurfacing • Qubica / A.M.F. 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Two more bowlers joined the not-so-exclusive club in January, making it 29 times this has happened, according to the United States Bowling Congress. And the list doesn’t include Glenn Allison, who would have been the first but whose 300-300-300 was nixed because of so-called non-complying lane conditions. That Allison never got USBC sanctioning remains controversial to this day – and his feat happened back in 1982 in Orange County. Speaking of controversy, there is one bowler on the 900 list who reportedly blasted two 300-300-300 series and he did it within four weeks of each other. That player is Robert Mushtare of Carthage, N.Y., and he set his mark when he was a mere 17 years old – both times coming at Pine Plains Bowling Center in Fort Drum, N.Y. Bowlers Journal International recognized Mushtare’s feat in its February issue with one innocuous paragraph under its “10 Years Ago” section. The magazine put it this way: “A 17-year-old New York bowler, Robert Mushtare, reportedly rolls two 900 series within four weeks of each other – both in ‘pre-bowling’ situations.” Bowlers Journal took the high road in leaving out the controversy about Mushtare’s two gems. But the skepticism hasn’t gone away. The question remains: Should there still be any doubt he did it? In a perfect world, it would be nice if Mushtare was honored – twice – for his strikingly unbelievable feat and then the bowling world could move on to other matters. But it’s not so simple. The book appears to be closing on the Mushtare controversy – but there are still questions about whether the final chapter has been written on this story. And this is why: First, Mushtare rolled both his supposed masterpieces not with his regular league but during a “pre-bowling” session. Under this format, there sometimes aren’t many witnesses to a player’s potential record-setting performance. Second, several prominent bowlers have expressed skepticism that the two 900s really took place, which reportedly occurred on Dec. 3, 2005, and Feb. 19, 2006. Interestingly, Allison has been listed as among the skeptical. There is an online poll that is still asking people if they feel Mushtare’s double 900 is legitimate or bogus. I cast my ballot and was frankly surprised at the results of 3,220 votes. SCOTT LaRIVIERE and SCOTT HATMAKER Citrus Belt Senior Doubles Champions by Frank Weiler CABAZON — Scott LaRiviere and Scott Hatmaker have been doubles partners in many tournaments for years. They are long time league partners and periodically compete in PBA Regional Tournaments together. They have won several doubles tournaments together including a WCST (West Coast Senior Tour) doubles title. Now they are CITRUS BELT Senior Doubles Champions. They recently won this season’s senior doubles title at Canyon Lanes. Their winning scores were: Hatmaker 235 - 232 - 214 = 681 LaRiviere 287 - 258 - 203 = 748 ---1429 LaRivière used a Roto Grip Hyper Cell while Hatmaker used a Storm Crux to win. Both balls were drilled by DARRON PETERS of Rollin’ Rock Pro Shop. Our Champions are grateful to Peters for his drilling expertise and inviting them to bowl on his team at the tournament. Hatmaker was happy to have his 86 year old father and wife CARITA present for the tournament. It was especially gratifying to have his loved ones present as he performed like a champion. Hatmaker’s dad was instrumental in getting Scott started as a bowler and has always been there for him. They are very close and this tournament gave them an opportunity to share a championship. It was a great tournament and everyone had praise for our host NORRIS RUNNELS, Canyon Lanes General Manager, for his outstanding job. My thanks go to the BOWLING NEWS for supporting California bowlers. places. The Match Game will go an estimated $900. The Match Series est. at $2,600. The Mystery Match Doubles est $800 and the 3-6-9 is $1,200 at Oak Tree! Please see page 5 in this paper for more information. Oak Tree is located at 990 Diamond Bar Blvd. in Diamond Bar. Take 57 Freeway and get off at Temple. Go East then right on Diamond Bar Blvd. Or 60 Freeway to Diamond Bar Blvd and go ½ mile north on right. The phone there is 909-860-3558. The following week Feb 20 is a Bye and then Feb 27 CAL BOWL and March 5 West Covina Lanes See our ad in Facebook. We are online at www. abta1.com; or call 562868-7164. Facebook is abtabowling. We will add YOU if you are not a member. Good Luck. Ninety-two percent of the voters said they were non-believers. I voted that Mushtare’s efforts were genuine. Am I naive? Last Weeks Solution A Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune story in 2006 cast doubt about the legitimacy of Mushtare’s twin series. 263 794518 187 365429 594 182376 439 657281 652 918743 871 423695 748 531962 316 249857 925 876134 Here are some excerpts from that story by Bill Herald: “Mushtare claims to use Storm bowling balls exclusively, so why hasn’t there been a press release or an ad trumpeting the use of Storm products? . . . . “Dave Symes, vice president of Storm marketing, replied to this writer, saying: “Due to the circumstances surrounding this achievement, we felt it might be best to remain neutral on this story. “Neutral? Or, perhaps, ashamed?” Herald went on: BEER & WINE SOCIAL LEAGUE “When you certify something, it should mean that you have conclusive proof that somebody actually did it. “USBC claims to have found no evidence of cheating or wrongdoing, but on the other hand, there doesn’t appear to be sufficient proof that the 900s actually occurred. Just because USBC found no violations doesn’t constitute proof. “If USBC found no evidence of misconduct, it’s much more likely that they didn’t look extensively or hard enough.” In the same story, a top USBC official was reported to have said that “over 99 percent of the people (at bowling headquarters) don’t believe it. But our hands are tied. We determined that he followed the rules.” Herald added: “I beg to differ. USBC hasn’t produced proof that Robert followed the rules – only that USBC could find no evidence that any rules were broken. And there’s a big difference. “There is no other sport that accepts all-time record scores (or times or distances) into its record book absent total and conclusive proof that the accomplishment took place. “The worst aspect may be a cover-up of sorts. Nearly everything regarding the USBC’s investigation is confidential.” Mushtare, for his part, is insistent that everything was legitimate about his pair of 900s and is indignant that there are disbelievers out there. “I’m just another kid that works hard to try and achieve certain goals,” said Mushtare after bowling his 900s. What is definitely clear is that Mushtare is an elite bowler. He racked up a sanctioned 850 in May 2014 with scores of 288, 295 and 267. Four years earlier, he smoked an 857. With those kind of lofty numbers, one can easily believe the 900s are legit. But not everyone does. AFTER MONDAY MADNESS RELAX & HAVE FUN IN THIS FUN NEW LEAGUE STARTS: FEBRUARY 01, 2016 DAY: MONDAY NIGHTS TIME: 8:00PM ONLY 10 SHORT WEEKS WHERE: PALOS VERDES BOWL COST: $16.00 PER WEEK THIS INCLUDES: JOIN THE FUN 3 GAMES OF BOWLING 1 GLASS OR MUG OF DRAFT BEER OR HOUSE WINE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SUBSTITUTES AVAILABLE (JUST INQUIRE) VARIETY OF WEIGHTS & COLORED BOWLING BALLS TO SELECT FROM FREE SHOE RENTAL BRING YOUR OWN TEAM OR COME AS A SINGLE OR COUPLE HAVE AN AWESOME TIME AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS Great Food, Great Music, Great Atmosphere GREAT FOOD, GREAT MUSIC, GREAT ATMOSPHERE Full Service Grill AND and COCKTAIL LOUNGE PALOS VERDES BOWL CocktailTORRANCE, LoungeCA 90505 FULL SERVICE GRILL 310) 326-5120 Palos Verdes Bowl Torrance, CA 90505 OR CALL NOW!! 310 326-5120 [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] Page 4 BOWLING NEWS February 11, 2016 When It Comes to ‘Toughness,’ This Couple Is Hard to Beat by Fred Eisenhammer DOOLAN continued from page 1 was the most consistent bowler. He was one of only six of our competitors (just 10% of the field) to have no games below 200. Everyone of those six bowlers finished in the Top 10. Our winner was also the bowler with the most games over 240. Seven of his eight games were 243 or higher. His high was a 260 and low a 213. Doolan also showed he could finish with his last five games being 258, 256, 243, 247 and 260. He averaged 246 for the tournament but even higher for the last five games (253). That’s finishing strong. Second place finisher Bobby Campagnale registered four games over 240 and only one below par (200) at 195. He finished with games of 195, 217 and 227. Bobby’s so so finish cost him the title. After five games he had a 54 pin lead over Doolan (1,278 to 1,224) but our Champion outscored Bobby 750 to 639 down the stretch to take the title by 57 pins. The Tourney TOP FIVE were: + Average Cash 1. James Doolan 374 (246) $ 1,200 2. Bobby Campagnale 317 (239) $ 900 3. Steve Smith 304 (238) $ 675 4. Vernon Adams 293 (236) $ 500 5. Dean Townsend 292 (236) $ 400 The field was loaded with SoCAL’s best. In addition to the TOP FIVE finishers the field of sixty-five included such “NAMES” as Deeron Booker (“Mr. Smoothie”), Sean Cochran, Kevin Gagnon, Bobby Hornacek, Jeff Lewen, Alan Mojado, Mason Sherman, Johnny Valentine, Eddie VanDaniker and Justin Ziegler. There were six women in the field and all bowled well. The top female performer was LILY ROBLES with a seventh place finish, good for $250. She beat 58 guys! Lily ended the day at a plus 278 (234 average). She had four games over 240 and only two below par (195 and 194). She started strong with a 286 and finished with 268, 218 and 245. DAMN IMPRESSIVE. I was told (unverified) she has bowled for the Mexican National Team. Congratulations MICHAEL DURAN (Tournament Director) and NORRIS RUNNELS (General Manager) for a great tournament and great venue. By guaranteeing big checks, fair lane conditions and an impartial lane rotation schedule they succeeded in conducting a great tournament. I can’t wait for their next tournament, in a few months. ORANGE COUNTY USBC ANNUAL WOMEN’S, OPEN & YOUTH TOURNAMENT by Joy McGregor LAKE FOREST — This extremely popular annual tournament is just around the corner: FEBRUARY 20 & 21 AND FEBRUARY 27 & 28. Our host center this year is FOREST LANES, 22771 Centre Drive in Lake Forest. All venues will be contested at Forest Lanes with 3 squads per day: 9AM, 12PM and 3Pm. Walk-ins are welcome subject to lane availability at each event. Tournament handicap for the Women’s is 90% of 210 with entry fee of $65, the Open is 90% of 230 with entry fee of $65 and the Youth is 90% of 200 with entry fee of $45. All rules are printed on the reverse of the entry flyers and will be strictly adhered to so PLEASE read carefully, we certainly do not want to disqualify anyone. These tournaments are all sanctioned and open to ALL Orange County bowlers; please have your card ready to show at check-in. Orange County now accepts credit cards for your convenience. Please fill out the entry flyer and mail to the office with your squad time and date circled or walk it in at the tournament. The check in time is 1 hour BEFORE each squad! You may also call Andrea at the office: 714/554-0111 to schedule your team and reserve your spot. We hope to see all your smiling faces at FOREST LANES on the scheduled dates listed above...get your teams formed and remember, you may bowl multiple times in TEAM event as long as not more than two players compete together more than once. Those entering doubles must also enter singles and vice-versa - you may only bowl doubles and singles ONE TIME. See y’all at FOREST LANES..... Jamie Beeler has developed a reputation as the “toughest bowler around” and there’s a reason he has earned that distinction. Two years ago, Jamie survived three games of league bowling at AMF Woodlake Lanes in Woodland Hills amid excruciating pain from his pulsating kidney stones. Jamie kept popping Advil to help him continue bowling before his wife Karen whisked him to VA West Los Angeles Medical Center for treatment on the stones. “It was no fun watching him throw up and being white as a ghost,” said Karen, who’s been married to Jamie for 35 years. And she added: “Nothing keeps him from his bowling. Nothing.” The fact is there are other Jamie Beeler-like bowlers who refuse to allow injuries to keep them from stepping out on the lanes. Despite being beset by Here’s another player with over-the-top dedication to numerous injuries, Karen the game: Karen Beeler. Beeler cranked up a 191 Yes, that’s Jamie’s wife, who possesses the same can’t- game this season. be-deterred-from-the-game principles as her husband. Photo by Fred E. They currently bowl on the same team in the “Guys and Dolls” fall league Tuesday nights at Winnetka Bowl. “We’re like a disabled couple,” says Jamie with a laugh. “Last week in our first game, I tried to pull her out because she could barely get out of her chair.” No luck. Karen wasn’t going anywhere – other than to the foul line. “Nothing is going to keep me from bowling,” Karen says. “I love it.” It should be mentioned that Karen suffers from a variety of injuries that cause considerable pain. The most pronounced injuries are a torn meniscus in her left knee and a sciatica condition that forces her into an unorthodox delivery. Karen positions herself at the line, takes aim and then heaves the ball down the lane. She is uncannily accurate Jamie Beeler survived 3 with that approach. “I think sliding is overrated,” Karen says. “This way, it games of league play despite bowling with a severe keeps me focused.” Also helpful is Tramadol, a pain medication that Karen case of kidney stones. Photo by Fred E. takes during her bowling and keeps her going for the 2½ hours of her league. Said Jamie: “Let’s put it this way. That woman is more stubborn than I am.” There’s no doubt that the team of Jamie and Karen has plenty of chemistry and magic. The Rollin’ Thunder foursome of Jamie, Karen, Robert Uzan and Jean Uzan won the first portion of its three-stanza league in a runaway. The team also is the loudest and most enthusiastic of all the “Guys and Dolls” teams. Karen, averaging 136, popped a 191 in one of her games. Jamie, the anchor on the team who averages 174, has smoked a 245. Karen says bowling with Jamie motivates her and makes her aim for higher scores. “When I bowl a 191, I want to do better. I want to keep up with him,’ says Karen, gesturing toward her husband. “He’s my inspiration.” No doubt, the feeling is mutual. NATIONAL DEAF BOWLING NEWS PACIFIC COAST DEAF BOWLING GROUP SETS ITS 75TH YEAR IN LAS VEGAS THIS JUNE 27-30 by Connie Marchione LAS VEGAS — In long past years Pacific Coast Deaf Bowling Association (PCDBA) held its annual bowling tournament jointly with Pacific Coast Deaf Women Bowling Association (PCDWBA) during the Memorial Day week-end. As this year being PCDBA’s 75th anniversary and PCDWBA’s 69th tournaments, both organizations had granted the host sponsor Hawaii Silent Bowlers’ request for one time only change of tournament date to June 27-30, 2016. For this change the host sponsor plans to present added guaranteed money for both groups to split in added bowling prizes. With that done both PCDBA and PCDWBA secretary-treasurers Ed Bazan and Wendy Spanton respectively mailed out entry forms, newsletters and hotel information to all PCDBA and PCDWBA members. If you did not get yours or want to attend to bowl or celebrate the 75th anniversary, contact Bazan by email [email protected] or Spanton with [email protected] . For fans, contact www.pcdba-pcdwba.org for information. The deadline is April 10, 2016. The hotel headquarters is Sunset Station Hotel & Casino in nearby Henderson. The hotel has its Strrike Zone Bowling Center The one time move to June 27-.30 tentative schedule set for optional No Tap tournament on Monday June 27, Doubles and Singles events at 9 AM – 4 PM on Tuesday June 28, Team (4 players) event and optional Masters Qualifying Rounds at 9 AM – 5 PM on Wednesday June 29 and Masters & Senior Masters Match Plays at 8 AM to finish on Thursday June 30 and Thursday evening for 75th Anniversary Dinner and Awards. The costs per bowler to bowl and celebrate the 75th Anniversary tournament are $25.00 each for Singles, Doubles and Team events, $5.00 for All events. The optional prestigious Masters which is a scratch event, costs $68.00 and optional Senior Masters (for 60 years and older) fee is $40.00. All entrants are required to pay $12.00 for respective PCDBA and PCDWBA dues and $75.00 Combo fee which includes the dinner. Except for the Masters, the Doubles and Singles, team, all-events, and Senior Masters use handicap. Plan to have a vacation in Las Vegas and celebrate bowling in this 75th anniversary tournament. February 11, 2016 BOWLING NEWS Page 5 American Bowlers Tournament Association P.O. Box 3721, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 • 562-868-7164 • Cell: 562-228-3960 • www.abta1.com Wong Wins First ABTA Title $2,400 at Chaparral Wong Also Hits Match Game $2,555 John Samson & Giang Huynh Hit Mystery Double’s $ 2,700 Match Series est $2,800 • Match Game est $900 • Mystery Doubles est $800 • 3-6-9 is $1,200 Oak Tree Lanes Saturday Feb 13 New Members Welcome Qualify 1:00-2:30-4:00 & 6:00 PM Finals 8:00 PM SAN DIMAS — The ABTA enjoyed its return to Chaparral, 6 new members and two returnees joined us, enjoying the ABTA event which featured a Beat the Board finals format, Superb Bowling Fun. On an easier medium scoring condition the scores to make the finals were: Men +88 and Ladies +76. In the qualifying Anthony Jilek fired a +166 to lead the men and pretty Claire Avila led the ladies at +142. They will receive paid entries to their next regular event. The Super Seniors added to the board were unbelievably at +87. 3 men Vic Paolucci, Romeo Bautista and Newcomer Eldous Chan. This is a first ever, all 3 man plus Sue Leland ladies +32 were added to the Beat Board Finals which is where you finish in this one is where you cash. Anthony drew the Match Series $1,770 and a 666 saw no Matches/Winners so we estimate the Match Series at $2,850 Saturday at Oak Tree Lanes. The Mystery Match Doubles were drawn by Claire Avila and the 359 doubles score worth $2,700 was matched by John Samson and Giang Huynh who happily accepted their half of the pot and $1,350 each. The Doubles will be estimated at $800 at Oak Tree Saturday. The 3-6-9 Pot worth $1,100 had Cyndi Kelley and Patrick Rodriguez miss on shot 3 so they shared the $100 consolation. The Beat the Board Finals took the floor with 36 bowlers. It was a real good one with higher scoring again. After the first game Sandy Rosenblum had the lead +71 also winning the side pot, closely followed by Michael Zhang +66, Sun Sundara +51, Danny Egiilos +52 and Danny Reece Jr +42. Game Two had Michael Zhang +115 take the lead with his nice 249 game and Steven Wong is surging with a big 268 to win the 2nd side pot and after two games Zhang +115 led!! Sandy Rosenblum 2nd +104 and Wong jumped to +93 3rd, Eguilos still 4th +89 and Alfred Satorre 5th. Several others were in reach going into game 3 for the title. Game 3 saw Steven Wong stay tough and finish with a nice +150 firing a 257 game and by the way, all scores include handicap. Mr. Wong we will call him on this eve, wins his first ever ABTA Title and a tidy $2,400 payday and the 3rd sidepot and he is not done (562) 868-7164 www.abta1.com yet folks!! Alfred Satorre jumped to 2nd place his highest ever for the likeable Super Senior with great bowling taking the runner up position +113 and Michael Zhang in 3rd +111 $200. 4th-5th were Romeo Borillo and Danny Eguilos $110, 6-9th $105 were Happy Birthday Gal Analiza Agoncillo, William Garrett, Danny Reece Jr, and Sandy Rosenblum. 10-16th $100 were Claire Avila Sun Sundara, JeJe Gabriel, Freddy Zamora, Jo Jo Barcelona, Vic Paolucci, and Reny Alkonga at $100. We paid out 36 Places and a $4,100 prize fund plus pots and optionals at Chaparral, it is nice to return there! Our Champion Mr. Wong had the honor of drawing the Match Game worth $2,555 and he drew a 225 and UNBELIEVABLY he was the winner. That is a first in the ABTA! Well, good things happen to good people as they say!!! That totals $4955 not including brackets and sidepots and horses. What a great evening!! Champion Steven Wong hails from from La Mirada. He is single ladies and used a Hammer drilled by Frank Bellinder. He is One of the Good Guys for sure, and Cell: (562) 228-3960 ABTA TOURNAMENT Saturday Feb. 13th Oak Tree Lanes 900 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar CA 91765 • 909-860-3558 Take 10 57 South Exit Temple go Left, Right on Diamond Bar Blvd, Alley on Left Win $2,600 1 with Bonuses • $1,000 Min Handicap Reduction 4-3-2-1-1 st Qualifying Squads: 1:00 - 2:30 - 4:00 & 6:00 PM 3-6-9/Semi Finals 7:45 PM • Top 16 Single Elims to Follow Entry Fees:$61-$58-$52 • Reduced Entry Fees $41-$37 Brackets • Match Game • Match Series • 3-6-9 • Mystery Doubles • Side Pots • Horses Open to New Members up to 209 Avg. (WITH VERIFICATION) • No PBA/PWBA Guaranteed Min of 25 Men & 5 Women (min) to Cash • Plus Super Seniors Men & Women Qualify Separately • 1 in 5 1/2 advance to semis at 8:00 PM Side Pots Guaranteed at $50 4pm squad, $160 6pm squad $3,300 Min. Prize Fund GUARANTEED Regardless of Entries Top 16 Guaranteed $100 Min All Semifinalists to cash with top 16 advancing to the exciting single elim finals format (most events) 3 Women Guaranteed Up Coming Events: February 20th February 27th March 5th - BYE NO BOWLING Cal Bowl 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm West Covina 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 6pm Wong Wins First ABTA Title Plus Match Game Title and has a Very Exciting EveningSteven Wong stepped up at Chaparral Lanes and won his first ABTA title taking home a Sweet $2,400.00 top prize Plus as Hi Qualifier he had the honor of drawing for the Match Game worth $2,555.00 and BINGO he drew 225 Game #3 score, and guess what? That is the game he bowled for $2,555. He also won the sidepot plus he was the horse winner of $96.00. It was a great night for one of the finest young men in the ABTA whom I have known since he was a youngster watching his Mom Danielle, a very good bowler at the time in the ABTA. Great bowling and a little luck by one of the Good Guys. Congrats. (L-R) Eddie Satorre 3rd $200, Steven’s father Bill, Steven Wong Champion $2,400, Mom Danielle, Bob ABTA Director and also ABTA Director and birthday girl Analiza Agoncillo who had some fun at Chaparral. very nice to see him win his first title. He has been around the ABTA over 20 + year including watching his mom as a youngster. His proud parents Bill and Danielle were on hand to see the win!! Great people here!! Congrats to the Wong Family!! Eddie Satorre really bowled well in his second runner up finish! He is from Ontario and usually bowls with the Will Samson Gang of bowlers from the inland Empire. Eddie is a great guy always smiling and happy. Nice bowling Eddie a title is next!! Michael Zhang hails from Monterey Park and is single. He used a IQ tour drilled by Memo at Chaparral Lanes. Michael is another fine young man!! Nice bowling Mr. Zhang. This Saturday we return to Oak Tree Lanes one day Beat the Board same as Chaparral. Top 16 $100 Min with and 1st place $1,000 Min to $2,400. Squads will be at 1 PM, 2:30 PM, 4 PM, and final squad at 6 PM. Finals at 8:00 PM. We will be again done early. This is another nice center that hosts the ABTA. Feb 20 is a bye and then we visit popular CAL BOWL on Feb 27 and on to West Covina Lanes March 5. It was nice to return to Chaparral! Thanks to Mandy and Mike for hosting us and the great staff. Specially the efficient desk gals there. We hope to return there soon. This week Oak Tree Lanes 990 Diamond Bar Blvd in Diamond Bar easily accessed by the 60 or 57 freeways located right at the intersection of the freeways. Phone there is 909860-3558. Check in early folks. See YOU there! ABTA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Chaparral - Feb 6, 2016 Steve Wong from La Mirada 750 Cash & Carry Alfredo Satorre (SS) (60%) from Ontario 713 Michael Zhang from Monterey Park 711 Danny Eguilos (SS) from Norwalk 709 Romeo Jr Borillo from Sun Valley 705 William Garrett from Tarzana 691 Annaliza Agoncillo from Long Beach 690 Danny Reece Jr. from Alta Loma 681 Sandy Rosenblum from Irvine 678 Sun Sundara (SS) from Diamond Bar 678 Jeje Gabriel from Pomona 676 Freddy Zamora from Torrance 668 Jo Jo Barcelona from Lemoore 668 Victor Paolucci (SS) from Orange 655 Reny Alkonga from Beaumont 654 Claire Avila from North Hollywood 652 Jaimee Pamintuan from Cerritos 646 Kerry Lucka (SS) from Perris 644 Marvin Crowder from Whittier 643 Mike J. Moore (SS) from Norwalk 636 Kristian Bueno from Pasadena 636 Romy Bautista (SS) from Duarte 635 Robert Contreras from La Puente 633 Daniel Vasquez Jr from Upland 632 Jonathan Barraca from Anaheim 628 Anthony Jilek from Burbank 619 Joseph Lung from Monterey Park 618 Bob Selner (SS) from Ladera Ranch 615 Darren Pascual from Torrance 614 Sue Leland (SS) from Westminster 612 Louis Evans from Corona 612 Alex Castillo from Glendora 601 George M. Parker from Lakewood 587 Romalie Borillo from Los Angeles 586 Freddie Catamisan from Lawndale 577 Eldous Chan (SS) (60%) from Diamond Bar DNF FINANCIAL REPORT CUT SCORES: Saturday Men: +88 Women: +76 SUPER SENIORS: Sue Leland +32 , Victor Paolucci +87 Romy Bautista +87 , Eldous Chan +87 High Qualifer (Free Entry) Men: Anthony Jilek +166 Women: Claire Avila +142 3-6-9 Patrick Rodriguez, Cyndi Kelley Match Game: 225 Steve Wong Mystery Doubles: 359 John Samson / Giang Huynh Match Series: 666 NO WINNER $1,000.00 $1,400.00 $300.00 $200.00 $110.00 $110.00 $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 $102.50 $102.50 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $75.00 $72.50 $70.00 $66.25 $66.25 $65.00 $65.00 $64.00 $64.00 $63.00 $62.00 $62.00 $62.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 $61.00 $36.50 RAFFLE WINNERS Sponsor Ball Neil Staff Prize Fund 124 $4,099.50 Paid Entries 17 @ 61 $1,037.00 Optional Sidepots $803.00 3-6-9 $100.00 Mystery Doubles $2,700.00 Match Game $2,555.00 Shirt & Trophy $88.00 Cash & Carry $1,400.00 Total Payout $18,497.50 Samson and Huynh win the Mystery Doubles $2,700 at Chaparral (L-R) ABTA Director Debbie Sanders congratulates John Samson (L) and Giang Huynh (R) matching the Mystery Doubles at Chaparral . They are most deserving and are two of the Good Guys. Truly ABTA regulars who got $1,350 each. Page 6 BOWLING NEWS February 11, 2016 February 11, 2016 BOWLING NEWS Page 7 – Keeping the Memory of Tony Reyes Alive – The 3rd Tony Reyes Memorial Adult-Youth Tournament is a Mega Watt Smiling Success! by Bette Addington, California Bowling Writers SAN JOSE — In a 32-lane bowling center, located in San Jose, just three years ago, the Tony Reyes Memorial event was born. Ed Godbout, the center’s youth director, wanted to pay tribute to the man who encouraged him to start a youth program at 4th Street Bowl—Tony Reyes. Each year this tournament has grown and improved thanks to the commitment of Godbout to make this a event bowlers will come and bowl with a youth bowler and share in the memory of a person whose memory still lives on in so many bowlers’ lives to this day. Some enter with a youth friend or relative; others enter and are placed with a youth partner. Some enter to bowl in the scratch division while others come to bowl the handicap division. Some bowl just one squad; others bowl several. It’s all for fun and it’s all to help raise funds to support the Tony Reyes Memorial Scholarship. The 2016 tournament took place the weekend of January 9-10. This year’s event was expanded by adding more squads to accommodate the large amount of entries. “After having to turn away bowlers last year, I wanted to make sure I had enough spots for everyone to bowl, so I added more squads, and, again this year, it got so big I had reentries and I had to stop taking people in. I guess this is a good problem to have!” said Godbout. Godbout said he also talked with as many entrants this year to get feedback as he could and already is planning on adding another squad for 2017! This year’s event grew by about 100 more entrants. Over the weekend there were 101 handicapped teams and 35 scratch teams competing which brought his total number of entrants to 272! The tournament drew PBA members PJ Haggerty, Marty Deh, Max Epps, Chris Preble, Joe Goldstein Sr., and Joe Goldstein, Jr. Sean Mamlock even dropped by to check it out! Godbout even enlisted some of his PAB buddies to come out and help with the event. And, as always, Tony Reyes’ family were there the entire weekend to take in the festivities—Jessica (Tony’s Mom), Norma (Tony’s sister), Albert (Tony’s brother), Mike (Tony’s nephew) and Gianna (Tony’s daughter). Godbout added, “I can always depend on all of them to show up anytime I do anything with Tony’s name. They even show up in Reno for the NorCal All Stars event where I give out scholarships!” Something new this year, Godbout went out and ordered one-of-a-kind trophies for the champions for this year and from here on out. Although money is used to purchase the champion trophies and plaques, most of the money raised goes back in to the Tony Reyes Memorial Scholarship fund as everyone who helps put this tournament on are all volunteers. This year, Godbout said, “I will be giving away over $4,000.00 in scholarships and adding more next year.” And, for the first time this year’s event had not one but two 300 games shot! The first one was on Saturday’s Handicap squad and was rolled by adult Scott Cramer; the second was bowled by another adult, Mark Archuleta, on Sunday’s Handicap squad. For this event, the Handicap squads are bowled on a house shot and the Scratch squads were bowled on the Tony Reyes pattern that Cathie Judy, the manager at 4th Street Bowl, and Godbout came up with. Teaming up again Jackie Wykoff-Campbell & Abbi Hickman-Tracy Asked a couple participants for their take on bowling this tournament—first-time youth entrant, Zack Long of Taft, CA, said, “It was a very fun tournament, the directors did a great job on the tournament, and a great way to honor Tony Reyes!” Zack’s partner, Chris Preble/ Coach for Fresno State Men’s & Women’s Bulldog Bowling Teams, added, “I really enjoyed participating in the Tony Reyes Memorial. Tony was a good friend and his loss has left a great void in the bowling community. The turnout of talented youth bowlers was impressive and honored his memory. The mood during the tournament was light and fun but very competitive—the way Tony would have wanted it. I look forward to supporting the event in the future.” And, PBA regular to bowl in this event, PJ Haggerty of Roseville, CA, added, “Bowling a Jr/Adult tournament in Tony’s name is a no-brainer for me. Tony was a mentor of mine through junior bowling and college. He inspired and encouraged so many kids to practice, go to college, and give the tour a shot. It only makes sense that his buddies bowl his tournament. It’s what he would expect from us.” Congratulations to the 2016 Tony Reyes Memorial Adult-Youth Tournament winners: Scratch Champions Will Sharnow & Andrei Tacorda from Stockton, CA Scratch Division Youth/Adult 1st – Andrei Tacorda/Will Scharnow (1745) +/145 2nd – Baradas/Meikle (1706) +106 3rd – Anderson/Alalay (1645) +45 4th – Postag/Tajiri (1625) +25 5th – Favaloro/Favaloro (1607) +7 6th – Montinola/Hiraoka (1570) -30 7th – Tom/Deh (1565) -35 7th – Sager/Floyd (1565) -35 Handicap Division Youth/Adult 1st - #3 Jasmine Matsumoto/Richard Matsumoto (1924) 2nd – Cramer/Cramer (1922) 3rd – Dumpit/Johnson (1820) 4th – Williams/Goldstein, Sr. (1806) 5th – Katen/Retuta (1801) 6th – Alexander/Geck (1784) 7th – Loredo/Santos (1779) 7th – Maeda/Jones (1779) 8th – Tom/Olsen (1769) 9th – Nathanson/Ferris (1764) 10th – Shene/Dawson (1749) 10th – Sager/Odell (1749) 11th – Burton/VanHam (1746) 12th – Archuleta/Archuleta (1734) 13th – Emjker/Muraoka (1729) 14th – Adams/Smith (1718) 15th – Santos/Loredo (1715) 16th – Golder/Pierce (1711) 17th – Ichikawa/Ichikawa (1705) 18th – Nguyen/Deh (1704) 19th - #2 Ichikawa/Ichikawa (1696) First-time participants Zack Long, Taft & Chris Preble, Fresno Life in the fast lane—Tony is smiling down on Ed Godbout this month as he just found out he was chosen as the 2015 PBA Tony Reyes Memorial Service Award recipient! And rightfully so, as he is already working on the 2017 event saying it will be held again in January, “right after the holidays” as that time seems to work out because there are no other tournaments going on at this time. In addition, he currently has a youth program of 40 bowlers. If you missed this year’s event and would still like to contribute to the Tony Reyes Memorial Scholarship fund, donations are accepted all year long. You can follow on Facebook by liking the “Tony Reyes Memorial Scholarship” page, or you can reach Godbout at (408) 314-0248. 2016 Tony Reyes Memorial Tournament Sponsors: 4th Street Bowl, Off the Sheet Pro Shop, On Track Pro Shop, Frankie’s Pin Up Pro Shop, Skip Pavone Pro Shop, Storm Bowling & Leanne Hulsenberg, Brunswick Bowling, Motiv Bowling, Rocklin Juniors, Yellow Cab of Silicon Valley, Quality Respite and Home Care, Cutsey Cup Cakes, Dave Seiler, Jeff Luebbers, Rick Olsen, Fresno State Bowling Team, and The Reyes Family. Pictures taken by Bruce Shoji/event photographer IT’S A GIRL FOR JASON BELMONTE Jason Belmonte missed his historic moment on Jan. 20 when he was named GEICO Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year for the third consecutive year, tying a record held by bowling legends Walter Ray Williams Jr., Earl Anthony (twice) and Mark Roth. As the announcement was being made live on PBA’s Xtra Frame online video-streaming service by PBA Commissioner Tom Clark, Belmonte was in a hospital in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, with wife Kimberly, awaiting the birth of his third child. “I wasn’t watching; I was with Kimberly when I heard my phone blow up with a lot of messages,” Belmonte said. “I knew it was either really good news, or really bad. I saw it was great news, and immediately thought it would be the second-best news of the day.” Daughter Sylvie Joan Belmonte arrived minutes later (weighing in at just over 7 pounds and measured 18.8 inches). “I’m in no way close to the realm of talent of those three gentlemen (Williams, Anthony and Roth),” Belmonte added, “but they are the benchmark I strive for. The ones who walk before show us what greatness looks like. I want to be great, and those guys inspire me to maybe one day get there.” RUSTY BRYANT Lessons by Appointment THE PRO ZONE “The Ultimate Pro Shop” 818 365-2050 Hours: 20122 Vanowen St., Mon. Thru Fri. Winnetka CA 91306 11a.m. to 8 p.m. Inside Winnetka Bowl 818 340-5190 Sat. 10 a.m to 5 p.m. BOWLING NEWS Page 8 February 11, 2016 Randy Gulley Cameraman Extraordinaire Southern LA County USBC 10 Annual Open Tournament th Team Dates: Please circle 1st choice Doubles / Singles: Please circle 1st choice Hosted By Palos Verde Bowl 24600 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 326-5120 1. Sat. Feb. 06, 2016 @ 12:00pm 2. Sun. Feb. 21, 2016 @ 12:00pm 1. Sun. Feb. 07, 2016 @ 12:00pm FOUR PLAYER TEAM 3. Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 @ 12:00pm 2. Sat. Feb. 20, 2016 @ 12:00pm 3. Sun. Feb. 28, 2016 @ 12:00pm ($100.00 PER BOWLER) Team Name________________________________ Bowling Center_____________________________ ENTRY FEES TEAM ($30.00/Bowler) BOWLING..............................$9.00 EXPENSES.............................$5.00 BVL………………………….$1.00 PRIZE FUND........................$15.00 TOTAL $30.00 SINGLES/DOUBLES ($60.00/Bowler) BOWLING............................$18.00 EXPENSES............................$10.00 BVL…………………………$2.00 PRIZE FUND........................$30.00 TOTAL $60.00 ALL EVENTS………..$10.00 LIST PLAYERS IN ORDER THEY WILL BOWL (Type or print legibly) TEAM EVENT Bowler’s Name (FIRST LAST) USBC# 1. Average See Rule #2 $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ Team $30.00ea DOUBLES / SINGLES Bowler’s Name (FIRST NAME FIRST) USBC# Average 1. Dbls/Sngls All Events $60.00ea $10.00 $ $ 2. $ $ 1. $ $ 2. $ $ Total $ Team Captain’s Name _____________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________ Captain’s Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAIL ENTRIES TO: (MAKE CHECKS OUT TO SLACBA) SLACUSBC, 17057 Bellflower Blvd Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 Phone (562) 925-0417 Website: www.SouthernLACountyUSBC.Com TOURNAMENT RULES 1. ELIGIBILITY: Only members of the Southern Los Angeles County USBC are eligible to participate in this tournament. All bowlers must hold current National and Local membership prior to the start of competition. USBC memberships are available for purchase onsite for $25.00, transfer cards are $10.00. 2. AVERAGES: The entering average for this tournament shall be: A. Highest published average of 21 games or more for the 2014-15 season, winter or summer. B. Highest published average of 21 games or more for the 2013-14 season, winter or summer. C. If no A or B, current certified league average of 21 games or more as of 12/31/15. D. If none of the above, bowler shall be assigned the average of 220 and will bowl scratch. This tournament follows standard USBC rules for averages, so please be familiar with rules 319a, b & c, as failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification. While we make our best efforts to verify averages prior to the start of competition, TEAM CAPTAINS and BOWLERS are ultimately responsible for providing the correct average. Any attempt to misrepresent the correct average will result in disqualification. ALL SUBMITTED AVERAGES WILL BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE CHECKS. WE WILL VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE SUBMITTED AVERAGES USING ALL RESOURCES AT OUR DISPOSAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOWL.COM AND OTHER LOCAL ASSOCIATION AVERAGE BOOKS. 3. HANDICAP: Basis for handicap shall be 100% of the difference between Entering Average and 220. 4. ENTRY FEES: Fees shall be $30.00 per bowler per event. Optional All Events can be entered for $10.00/person. All fees must accompany this form to guarantee squad dates/times. Make checks or money orders payable to: Southern LA County USBC. One check per entry is preferred. There will be a $37.00 fee for any returned checks. There will be no refunds once your entry has been scheduled, unless SLACUSBC is notified within 5 days of the scheduled squad date/time. Refund requests received after the scheduled squad will be reviewed by tournament management. Prize fund will be returned one (1) place for every six (6) entries. 5. PARTICIPATION: Bowlers may enter Team event as many times as they wish, provided at least 2 team members are changed. Bowlers may only compete ONCE in Singles and Doubles. Bowlers entering Singles must also enter and pay for Doubles. For bowlers entering All-Events, the first team series bowled will count for your All-Events total. An entry form must be completed for each additional team being submitted. 6. PARENTAL CONSENT: Any unmarried participant under the age 18 must have parental consent on file prior to the start of competition. The official Parental Consent form can be obtained through the Southern LA County USBC by calling (562) 925-0417. Consent forms must be filed with the tournament office one week prior to the scheduled squad time. If the bowler is accompanied by a parent, the form can be completed onsite prior to the start of the squad. 7. LINEUP & REPLACEMENTS: Team and Doubles lineups listed on the entry form will determine the order the participants will bowl and no changes to lineup will be allowed at the tournament site. All replacements must be made by the team captain at least one hour prior to the start of the squad, and replacements will bowl in the position of the bowler he/she is replacing. Prizes will be paid to the replacement bowler unless prior arrangements are made. 8. TARDY BOWLER: Late bowlers will start in the frame currently being bowled. Bowlers shall receive a ZERO (0) for each frame missed. No frames may be made up and no blind score will be used. 9. PROTESTS: An appeal or protest of a decision involving eligibility or playing rules must be filed in writing with the tournament director and the association before tournament prizes are paid. Any violation of tournament rules is cause for disqualification, loss of entry fee, forfeit of all prize monies and possible suspension from USBC membership. Protests must be made in writing within 72 hours of the time of bowling to Tournament Manager. USBC Rule 329 will apply. 10. DRESS CODE: All bowlers must wear suitable attire. No tank tops, halter tops, or clothing bearing obscene or offensive logos. No sleeveless shirts or blouses can be worn. Additionally, no short shorts, skirts or skorts will be permitted. Tournament management will make final decision on adherence to the dress code. by Mary Lynly Randy Gulley sold Christmas trees to make money to buy his first camera – a Brownie. He says he always liked taking pictures and he happens to have the rare gift of knowing how to use a camera to its fullest, a gift that he has honed to a highly skilled talent. He believes that anyone can take pictures but not everyone can take good pictures and that is apparent in his many pictures. If you have ever had pictures taken at a special event or been the photographer yourself and found you didn’t have the camera set properly. I’m sure that was a painful experience many people can share with you. The same is true in the case of today’s cameras that pretty much do it all, but if you really don’t have a feel for proper compilation or lighting you were probably disappointed in the results. Photography has always been a love of Randy’s. You rarely find him these days without his camera. What is better, Randy loves bowling and he combines these loves into taking pictures of bowlers and bowling events. Many of his fine accomplishments have graced the covers of local and national bowling publications. But, there is more that makes up Randy Gulley. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and eventually came to Azusa, California where he graduated from the local high school. At age 19 he went directly into the Army and served three years on active duty. Soon after his discharge, he went to work for the U.S. Department of Defense as Administrator for Military bases where he served for 29 years. His work took him to bases in Colorado Springs, South Korea, Okinawa, and California and he spent his last two years with the Army in Germany. Randy never stopped bowling and in Colorado Springs he immersed himself in the Pikes Peak Bowling Association. He was active in promoting the State Association merger among many other accomplishments. Randy was the first President of the Colorado High School Bowling Federation and served as the Colorado State BA President for two years. He credits bowling for his extensive travel in the U.S. including attendance at 15 National Conventions. All this travel left him with five states he has not yet visited. Randy was selected as the torchbearer for the 32nd Rocky Mountain Senior Games, held in Greeley, CO – the only bowler to have ever been selected for this distinct honor. Always interested in charitable events, for nine years he chaired the Annual Fulfill a Youth Wish – Team USA, Colorado Springs All Stars Pro-Am tournament to benefit Make a Wish. During that time they raised $117,158 and sponsored 21 kids. He said it takes from $5,000 to $7,000 to fulfil each wish. His pictures are also a memorable record of his family: Children – Jennifer, Randy Jr. and stepchildren Marlene, Summer and Scott plus 14 grandchildren! Randy pictures are testament to the many birthday parties and other family events he endeavors to attend across the country. Those events just wouldn’t be the same without dad/grandpa and his camera. Randy now resides in Las Vegas and says for a single guy it is reasonable and convenient and there are so many of superior bowling events these days to keep him busy. He once bowled five leagues a week but having fallen off of a roof in years back he is limited to one league and a No-Tap. When he can he joins with his brothers, Dave of Canyon Lake, CA and Kenny from Menifee, CA for tournaments. Both brothers are 200+ average bowlers and Dave is a member of the Citrus Belt Hall of Fame. Randy is a member of the Colorado State USBC Hall of Fame and the Pikes Peak USBC Hall of Fame. A 200 average bowler for many years himself, he is proud of having been selected to the Colorado Springs All-Star Team for 13 years. At one time he bowled in five leagues at five different centers and averaged 231 at one center and 220 combined in the other four for the season! Randy Gulley is still deeply involved with all aspects of bowling in one way or another. He recently spent almost a whole day looking for a “sub” for the Military Bowling Championships being held in Las Vegas so the team wouldn’t have to take a zero. Look for him at a tournament or bowling event of some sort with his Canon camera – he believes Canon is the most user friendly and does the best job! One of the greatest assets to any organization is a good cameraperson and Randy Gulley is one of the best. FULL ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY FORM FOR GUARANTEED SQUAD TIME ENTRIES CLOSE February 17, 2016 ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2/17/16 Southern LA County USBC 17057 Bellflower Blvd Suite 210, Bellflower, CA 90706 Phone (562) 925-0417 - Website: www.SouthernLACountyUSBC.Com Young Randy – age 17. February 11, 2016 WINNING ON TV: IT’S A LOT HARDER THAN IT LOOKS PBA history proves over and over how difficult it is to advance to a national television final, but what’s even more difficult is maintaining a winning record once you get there. Compared against all PBA players throughout the Tour’s more than 50 years of television shows, only four active players rank among the top 20 in winning percentage for a minimum of 10 matches bowled on television. Fifteen years after the fact, Ohio native Jim Pencak – who ran off a PBA-record streak of 16 consecutive match wins on television – remains the all-time leader in winning percentage with a record of 22 wins and 8 losses, a 73.33 percent success rate, in his 12 career TV finals. A fairly distant second place is PBA Hall of Famer Dick Ritger who won 40 matches and lost 18 times in 33 appearances, a 68.96 success rate. Among active players, Australia’s Jason Belmonte ranks sixth (37 wins, 19 losses, 66.07%) in 32 appearances and South Carolina’s Tommy Jones ranks seventh (43 wins, 23 losses, 65.15%) in 37 appearances. Semi-retired Mika Koivuniemi has won 61.03% of his matches to rank 16th and Patrick Allen has won 60.31% of his matches for rank 19th. The 20 most successful PBA players on television, based on at least 10 TV finals, are: 1, Jim Pencak, 22-8, 73.33%)in 12 appearances. 2, Dick Ritger, 40-18, 68.96% in 33 appearances. 3, Gary Skidmore, 23-12, 67.64% in 17 appearances. 4 (tie), Paul Colwell, 16-8, 66.66% in 12 appearances, and Steve Neff, 14-7, 66.66% in 10 appearances. 6, Jason Belmonte, 37-19, 66.07% in 32 appearances. 7, Tommy Jones, 43-23, 65.15% in 37 appearances. 8, Steve Martin, 26-14, 65% in 20 appearances. 9, Tom Crites, 12-7, 63.15% in 12 appearances. 10, Randy Pedersen, 32-19, 62.74% in 31 appearances. 11, Steve Hoskins, 37-22, 61.71% in 30 appearances. 12, Johnny Guenther, 23-14, 61.16% in 20 appearances. 13, Roger Bowker, 18-11, 62.06% in 16 appearances. 14 (tie), Mike McGrath and George Branham III, 1912, 61.29%, McGrath in 18 appearances; Branham in 17 appearances. 16, Mika Koivuniemi, 47-30, 61.03% in 41 appearances. 17 (tie), Pete Couture and Don McCune, 20-13, 60.60%, both in 17 appearances. 19, Patrick Allen, 38-25, 60.31% in 38 appearances. 20 (tie), Doug Kent, 39-26, 60% in 35 appearances, and Bryan Goebel, 30-20, 60% in 29 appearances. BOWLING NEWS JAT Sport Juniors Recap Kylie Shishima Rolls Her First 300 by David Schiada CABAZON — With several of the JAT Sport Juniors competing at the JBT tournament and Morongo Casino Lanes, it was a lighter than usual turn out last Saturday at Keystone Lanes. However, for one of those JAT Sport Juniors, the trip to the desert was well worth it. Kylie Shishima bowled her first 300 game on Saturday during the JBT tournament. Given the left-hander’s smooth style, this will likely be the first of many. Great job Kylie! Saturday marked the end of the second round for the JAT Sport Juniors, with Julian Zavala shooting the high series of the week, a 784 for four games on the Sydney pattern. David Schneider rolled a 223 on his way to a 715 series. Congratulations to Solomon Salama, Nick Caner, and Jackie Azvedo who earned Junior Gold Championship spots for this round. They join first round advancers Julian, David, and Austin Sugarman. Upcoming Tournaments: February 15 – JAT “Yamo Challenge” at Del Rio Lanes, Downey; February 28 Brunswick Invitational Challenge at Keystone Lanes, Norwalk; March 5-6 – JBT BRC at West Covina Lanes; March 13 – Pespi Sectional Qualifying at Bowlium, Montclair JAT Sport is a league for advanced juniors who are serious about competitive bowling. The league runs every Saturday starting at noon at bowlers have an opportunity to earn scholarship awards and compete in tournaments, including the 2016 Junior Gold Championships to be held July 16-22 in Indianapolis, Indiana If you are interested in joining, please contact Armando Zavala at (562) 896-4467 or join us Keystone Lanes on Saturday at noon. On Saturday February 6th, 17 year old Kylie Shishima, bowled her first 300 at Canyon Lanes at Morongo Casino. This was the first 300 bowled in a JBT women’s match! Page 9 ORANGE COUNTY USBC BVL TOURNAMENT RESULTS by Joy McGregor Orange County USBC held yet another, very successful BVL Tournament this year. The BVL tournament is always one of most rewarding events and our bowlers are very generous when it comes to donating to the California hospitalized veterans. The top division winners are: WOMEN: Classic Div. Genka Cabatu - 700 A Div. - Melissa Stewart-Cummins - 642, B Div. - Renee Martin - 524, C Div. - Pam Ratkosky - 589, D Div. - Pamela Essen - 377, E Div. - Fidelia Solorio - 333. MEN: Classic Div. David McKay - 741, A Div. Carlos Hamilton - 663, B Div. Todd Heidner - 593, C Div. Percy Presswalla - 508, D Div. Michael Calderon - 350. YOUTH: Girls A Div. Amanda Buttner - 678, B Div. Abigail Pena - 454, No C Div. D Div. Amanda Henderson - 284, E Div. Leanna Vargas - 327. YOUTH: Boys Classic Div. Kasey Uyesugi - 598, A Div. Joseph Reed 630, B Div. Tyler Rawlings - 545, C Div. Brooks Bloggs - 499, D Div. Shane Howard - 564, E Div. - Lawrence Buhain - 416. These top division winners have the honor of representing Orange County in the state rolloffs .. time and place to be announced! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK COMPETING AT STATE!! Thank you to all who contributed prizes for our opportunity drawing baskets; we had plenty of smiling faces when their names were drawn in the last squad on Sunday. Good job by chairman Ladine Jones and her committee. Thank you’s also go out to all the Orange County board members and non board members who volunteered their time. Without YOU this tournament would not have been successful. Kudos also to LINBROOK BOWL and their friendly, courteous staff for hosting. Your loyalty and support of Orange County is much appreciated! A list of all participants, including the optional prize fund winners will be posted on our website shortly: ocusbc.org. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR CALIFORNIA VETERANS! ’ N I H T NO ETICAL R O E H T ! T I T U O B A HBRUN T I W L W O B DETAI / S L L A B / M SWICK.CO ©2015 Brunswick Bowling Products, LLC. Form #0615-30. IND-EI M R E T S A L /M NS T E I N Page 10 CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448 LAKEWOOD — What’s the best gift for a bowler? A gift card! Improve their game, exercise and a nice thank you. Buy them at the control desk. Two new “Mega Vegas Leagues” are ready to roll. You’ve heard about ‘em, it’s time to bowl one! Sweep here AND in Vegas. V.A.: Dan Martnez 615, Joe Morse 585, Robert Lee 551, Bill Baumann 551, Jennifer Anwar 542, Rhett Kennedy 254, Marcel V.????? 231. Big Bear: Harold Dubose 259/758, Chris Abing 268/737, Sonny Dew 702, Ken Seiple Jr. 259/689, James Borillo 269/689, Joe Acosta 253/683, Sid Nakagawa 674, Jimmy Hamilton 656, Paul Staff 652, Ed Cabs 652, Robert Cloyd 652, C.T. Tucker 641, Emmerson Wafer 637, Debra Gipson 208/584, Lee Theiss 210/570, Denisha Williams 217/569, Rita Soares 562. Fil-Am Bowlers: Emmerson Wafer 267/781, Jing Sablan 268/763, Ranuel Tee 269/757, Chris Abing 248/728, Carl Labayan 258/706, Freddie Catamisan 690, Oscar Pabico 254/688, Rudy Tumaneng 684, Leon Bradford 668, Vic Santos 652, Frank Balajadia 652, Ed Ebuenga 279/642, Sam Rizzardo 254/642, Emily Burchman 215/600, Jean Colian 222/577, Jessica Garcia 224/562, Tess Santos 204/546. Senior Men’s Trio: Two “300’s” this week. Larry Gray has had 300’s back to back weeks. Welcome back, Glenn Allison. Archie Stull 760, Jim Plante 279/751, Larry Gray “300”/737, Victor Santos 278/730, Scott Poddig 729, Phil Gipson 279, Wayne Brown “300”. Mini Couples: Rudy Tomaneng 746, Ron Ipjian 617, Boylee Inocente 617, Orrelle Dennis 527, Emily Burchman 527, Daniel Amos 254, Bill Dennis 224, Danny Peramaki 224. Grandma’s/Grandpa’s: Walter Milsap 235/576, Marc Kashinsky 576, Ray Culp 559, Rinze Dykstra 545, Stan Murren 514, Mattie Wylie 200/530, Betty Green 511. Laughlin Bowler Bears: Ray Grabinski 223/620, Brandon Mims 577, Kyle Patterson 539, Katwuan Sauldsberry 536, Ryan McEvilly 528, Julie Grabinski 510. Recycled Teens: Boylee Inocente 248/631, Jojo Jasmin 609, Fred Guray 602, Elvira DelRosario 209/543, Joanne Burke 214/536. Young At Heart: Art Diemart 269/721, Fale Sula 258/690, Rich Heid 684, Sonny Dew 680, Joe Matthews 678, Cleveland Johnson 279/667, Jim Plante 663, Ike Sanders 640, Rick Vieville 640, Frank Graves 638, Ellis Houston 636, Dee Phipps 238/564, Frances Walker 224/546, Tua Sula 222/516. Pin Heads: Dominic Saraceno 256/617, Bruce Brown 520, Chuck Appleberry 514, Shirley Dohrman 210/562, Ashley Brown 541, Pamela Johnson 520, Suzi Kelly 503. Cal Bowleros: Bheth Alcayde 289/635, Carole Fischer 213/556, Darlene Hom 203/543, Renee Johnson/Scott 526, Susan Garcia 506. Side-pot winners—Game One: Joan Griebe 219; Game Two: Darlene Hom 203; Game Three: Bheth Alcayde 314. C.A.U.L.: John Surface started off the night with a 186 allspare game. Chris Chinicci picked up the 7-10 split. Frank Rossello 257/761, Andy Clark 641, Alan Nyberg 628, David Regul 611, Jessica Seastead 214/504. Alley Oops: Mike Slagley 528, Julie Grabinski 525, Merrie Slagley 465. Side-pot winners—Game One: Suzi Hoffman 228; Game Two: Julie Grabinski 218; Game Three: Becky Carroll 217. Captain & Crew: Tua Sula 504, Shirley Dohrman 502, Sue Spencer 205, Mel Leach 202. Sierra Bugs: Sandra Wright 500, Annie Maae 495. Sidepot winners—Game One: Mary Spencer 214; Game Two: Annie Maae 192; game Three: Cathy Wyatt 219. Bowling Buddies: Dan Ewaskey 570, Mike Slagley 441, Becky Carroll 505. Marcus Lemons Vegas: Thorlon Gregg 278/745, Emmerson Wafer 277/673, Eric Bell 258/665, Desi Nixon 646, Andre Pitchford 632, Vernon Adams 258/619, Raymond Jenkins 254/613, Felecia Tripp 235/611, Diann Donaldson 241/591, Stephanie Jones 568, Darylynn Davis 567, LaJeana Harris 560, Crystal Barker 233/558. Cal-Mega Vegas-Tues.: William Taylor 253/661, Kenny McCartney 616, Le’Star Walker 598, Anthony Bourges 578, Rob Lee 574, Bob Joihnson Jr. 573, Tom Hillig 261/572, Aaron Law 567, Steven Turner 557, Nickey Burruss 543, Janet Love 518. Funsters: James Lewis 266/700, Jeff Edwards 239/670, Benny Martinez 642, Jim Plante 640, Boylee Inocente 243/636, Tim Lafarga 633, Vince Haneda 617, Fred Guray 616, Phil Hylton 605, Rick Seneris 604, Julie Grabinski 543, Flora Martin 542, Elvie Del Rosario 540, Janet Kastor 518, Jan Reeser 518. JUNIORS MiniBees: Mason Dropin 94, Diedgo Mejia 75, Nicholas Johnson 64, Chalsea Chisom 66, Kenny Chisol 52. Bobcats: Luke Griffin 164, Nolan Fox 145, Greg Westmoreland 138, Kendra Wilson 140, Maggie Jenkins 133, Ashanti Gaither127. Classified: Chris Borillo 235, Alan Hicks 196, Kameron Agulio 195, Emily Jenkins 86, Airrell Gaither 170. Final Call for our Sweetheart Mixed Doubles No-Tap Tournament on Saturday, February 13, at 12 p.m. Check-in at 11:30 a.m. Only $10 per persson. Handicap is 100% of 200. Hope to see you there. BOWLING NEWS Winnetka Bowl February 11, 2016 Pickwick Bowl BOWL “formerly Canoga Park Bowl” 20122 Vanowen St. • Winnetka, CA 91306 818-340-5190 • FAX: 818-340-5105 www.winnetkabowl.net • E-mail:[email protected] WINNETKA — It’s the second week of February and it feels more like summer. What happened to all that nice cool weather and rain that was such a pleasure to have since we need it. The scores... Ellen’s Comedians: Erica Pollack 213/606, Jesse Chastain 288/745, Dan Kline 717, Jeremy Davis 278/671, Justin Archer 650, Vincent Hall 262/645, Martha Evans 507, Karen Norman 503. Guys & Dolls: Chris Ivey 257/697, Buenafe Holbrook 213/539, James Heylek 258/654, Tracy Stine 214/533, Rick Stine 224/665, Joe Curry 624, Mario McKenzie 245/616, Dylan Spencer 234, Heather Hoover 204. Men’s Classic Handicap: Rusty Bryant 269/773, Thomas Everitt 289/717, Russell Booth 718, Ed Chow 714, George Gentile 268/703, Charles Kenny 279. Monday Nite Madness: Jerome Hampton 259/673, Travis Coffman 237/647, Steven Schulkin 235/616, Paul Dean 225/613, Wayne McClean 222/598. River Maniacs: Johnnie Englehart 289/795, Monise Kelly 235/636, Anthony Pavlowsky 267/766, Scott Englehart 730, Mark May 267/706, Vince Koeller 277/684, Rosie Bates 529, Marsha Martinez 213/525, Shavondra Miller 224/507, Dan Kline 268, Matthew Svolos 267. Wednesday Night Rollers: Stan Salter 277/645, Jill Williamson 210/540, Richie Gardner 249/630, Matthew Svolos 626, Jack Roquemore 236/619, Chris Ivey 241/608, Rhonda Martinek 526, George Soto 232, Roger Paskell 232. Copper Bucket: Chas Wiggan 290/728, J.T. Porras 244/704, Aaron Story 242/628, Tom Borrelli 223/605, Ed Jones 223/597, Corinne Lista 463, Rusty Yeager Jr. 229. 500 Classic: Carol Ellis 234/681, Stacey Tarantino 519, Farol Brifman 512, Teresita Avila 509. 39’Ers: Al Reiswig 237/651, Carole Peire 538, Curtis Litzenberger 278/650, Tom Roberts 590, Larry George 578, Duane Erickson 225/578, Mary Lauer 524, Bev Zietz 202/513, Carolyn Scherzberg 506, Leonard Yu 224. The Achievers: JImmy Jurgenson 362, Marites Tesoro 337, Matt Whittlesey 357, Brian Martin 352, Jeff Grude 314. The Classics: Gil Geer 255/724, Leah Hoffman 246/647, Nick Hendrickson 265/553, Louis Enriquez 222/594, Chris Bryant 555, Orlando Gonzalez 528, Pam Findl 567, Laurie Gilmore 215/552, Rean Luttrell 546, Bo Bogel 226/531. Thirsty Nite Out: Adam Lew 242/694, Amy Lew 235/579, Albert DiMaggio 269/678, Chris Ivey 256/660, Mario McKenzie 245/626, Josh Ellis 609, Judy Valazza 552, Tayler Ellison 204/532, Ida Farber 502, Patrick Reed 253, Bill Drowatzky 242. St. Cyril’s: Philip Dimenno 552, Carol Asher 533, Bil Shearer 364, Bruce Erazim 359, Bob Frazier 357, Nancy Ross 210/508. Party Animals: Jimmie Pease Jr. 236/688, Marsha Martinez 254/613, Jimmy Uthai 258, Raul Rono 667, Frank Martinez Jr. 236/667, Nick Schwimmer 239/661, Steve Dibartolomeo 661, Elizabeth Fonvergne 214/696, Gina Brouse 224/565, San Mitchell 203/540, Robert Lopez 240, David Brouse 237. SFVCC Nikkei: Randy Page 257/657, Sandra Yamamoto 605, Tami Shiotani 213/577, Shoji Takeshima 244/635, Tak Kokubo 220/617, Sho Kadonaga 230/609, Ken Shinbashi 225/596, Noriko Fukunaga 562. 49’Ers: Jim Land 233/696, Carolyn Scherzberg 217/594, Les Charbonneau 255/577, Al Reiswig 246/682, Mel Neiditch 597, Curtis Litzenberger 561, Mary Lauer 202/536, Eloise Valencia 524, Richard Greenzweight 224, William Tidemanson. Funtimers: Ron Doll 236/686, Carolyn Scherzberg 237/599, Bill Volkert 224/596, Hung-Lay Quon 224/586, Al Reiswig 235/586, BIll LInd 586, Karen McDonald 223/545, Carole Peire 532, Mel Neiditch 235, Sherwin Silver 226. JUNIORS Junior All Stars: Iris Alvarez 103/196, Michael Campos 712/134, Jason Suprun 54/106, Elizabeth Lajnef 98/188, Mackenzie Arand 91/170, 8 For 8: Jeffry Krasnasky 125/234, Tyler Wong 128/228, Onaje Longmire Jr. 98/188, Dylan Perren 177, Melanie Rodriguez 93/164, Emma Perren 77/133. Junior Royals: Justin Pluchino 245/617, Julia Frias 243/651, William Wales 568, Jericho Olegario 205/558, Kai Burris 472, Jacey Opiana 634, Deanna Frias 413. Happy Valentine’s Day to all! 98357 4568 56 9 165 842 234 4623 38127 by Tish 921 Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 842-7188 BURBANK — Calling all Pickwick league bowlers! The first two weekends in March are waiting for you. The City Championships will be held at Winnetka Bowl and Valencia Lanes. This is the time you can shine among your fellow local bowlers and have fun participating in a serious competition. Remember, you don’t have to sign up for all the events, you can choose to do team only or doubles/singles only. Get a team together, fill out the application, get the fees together and mail or hand deliver it to the NLAC-USBC Association office. I will be there and I hope to see you on the lanes. Senior Swingers: (scr) Raymond Garcia 169, Mary Langer 158, Winston Gorriceta 493, Kim Rasmussen 440. (hdcp) Rick Langer 245, Seiki Tluczek 226, Art Michener 645, Barbara Teitel 657. Monday 690: (scr) Dave Brubaler 238, Ashley Higgins 204, Dennis Brown 610, Patty Shaffer 563. (hdcp) Tim Tritch 269, Glenda Nale 268, Travis Mikels 699, Mattie Wiggins 718. LA Metro Telco: (scr) Robert Zappaterreno 205, Kathy Lilliquist 183, Setu Molia 607, Joyce Hill 496. (hdcp) Tim Stearns 249, Marlene Feliciano 248, Richard Andersen 691, Judy Kearney 680. Orbits: (scr) Rilla Raad 174, Megan Hazzard 167, Joyce Hill 492, Vicki Olivia 464. (hdcp) Diane Sorem 215, Gini McLoud 208, Patricia Taylor 636, Cindy Raposa 572. ICF: Marvin Poretta 230, Doris Owings 231, Kelly McDonough 627, Lucille Horejsi 640. Guys & Dolls: (scr) Roger Desgroseilliers 216, Melissa Procanik 185, Mike McMahon 601, Cortney Lyon 518. (hdcp) Jeff Ellis 254, Colleen Simpson 260, Haitham Jammal 721, Danica McMahon 678. Wed. Night Hdcp: (scr) Rick Trinh 240, Alexis Arnold 194, Tommy Kientzy 632, Sheilah Faller 456. (hdcp) Setu Molia 281, Kristine Cotangco 242, Ron Alvarez 754, Sandy Hubbard 687. Senior Foursome: (scr) Dwight Temple 190, Seiki Tluczek 147, Bob Rosenblum 524, Marilee Bishop 412. (hdcp) Dan Carone 233, Cres Cruz 223, Doug McMillen 647, Lydia Gantt 629. Thursday 890: (scr) Chris Martinez 269, Rosse White 196, Anthony Martinez 674, Patty Shaffer 607. (hdcp) Don Gibbons 279, Lorette Kelsey 254, Brad Wilson 780, Michelle Davis 686. TOC continued from page 1 at 1 p.m. EST. All qualifying and match play rounds of the Masters will be covered live on PBA’s Xtra Frame online videostreaming service. Live scoring also will be available throughout the event on pba.com. FIRELAKE PBA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FireLake Bowling Center, Shawnee, Okla., Sunday Final Standings 1, Jesper Svensson, Sweden, $50,000. 2, Mitch Beasley, Clarksville, Tenn., $25,000. 3, Tom Daugherty, Riverview, Fla., $13,000. 4, Jason Belmonte, Australia, $11,000. 5, E.J. Tackett, Huntington, Ind., $10,000. VOLUME 77, NO. 6 CALIFORNIA Bowling News EDITORIAL OFFICE 11459 E. Imperial Hwy. Norwalk, CA 90650 MAILING ADDRESS 7502 E Florence Ave. Downey, CA 90240 OFFICE NUMBER: 562-807-3600 24-HOUR FAX NUMBER: 562-807-2288 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.californiabowlingnews.com CHARLES KINSTLER................................Publisher CAROL MANCINI........................... Editor/Publisher DEAN LOPEZ............ 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Pino’s against Triple-R Relax-Release-Repeat team, both teams DV8 out striking theoff firstAlhambra game byCoin nearly 100 ning 3the points as Juan Zavala topped his squad with 511. Pizzacame prevailed 3-2 as taking they held Center looking to rebound round. but Ketel OneTotals stormed back to teams take games 2,well, 3 andfinishing totals. Sidepot winnersafter werelast Game 1 – Team Sam Triple-R Hitchcockswept 242 to win Team by 13. Both bowled right through the BBQ boys with Vern Adams leading the pair Sol Cericos lit them up for 638 to lead Ketel One while AshGame 2 –Jason Buenviaje 226 however the Financial Advias #1 and #2 scoring teams for the night, and their pair was with a 659 set while Greg Neuer put up 572 to lead Wowo’s. kan Tahvildaran led DV8 with a nice 623 set. sor’s pot was by Buddy LucasInsurance 225 for $240 Leon250 pins higher than any Don otherJulio two teams scoring Sysco, GJCwon Janitorial, Herzog and with Cremation Second-round winners Tequilacombined met up with 6th ard Ruiz placeout with $100. Gameup 3 Super for a pair. Leading the way for Pino’s was Ramon Torres Centers of Jr. CA2nd rounded the223 20 for teams matching in the overall Keystone Lanes in the 5-6 match. Don Julio took the Pottwo went to Mikey Villarreal 255,Janitorial quite theswept contrast 627 & Leonard Ruiz while Alhambra was led bywrung Doug last matches of the night. GJC pastfrom Sybookends and totals for600, 4 points. Bobby Campagnale lastledweek whereJennings you needed 11 strikes or more to win. took The Kempt & Steve 608.while Herzog Insurance by Mike 573 set and Herzog Insurance his way 660 to 627 to leadGaucin Don Julio Herbert Jonestook wasa sco ANCHOR award goes to a new597 winner, BarryBarraco Couch 4-1 win thesetPJ-less Altos Trophies from CCCA led by Kevin Gagnon’s set. Paul back withover a 606 to helpLos Keystone to their 1team win.as Mikey 4 TRUE as the usual to lead Sysco with aset 573 while Andre Los Altos Trophy andthe Forest Laneswhile put their Jr. strong collected honors with a 3 game of set 361. Villarreal shot 625 for winners, Top 59.5 Dog and for 59 the was Pitchford’s 512 week set was for Creamation win records onLos theAltos’ line inBuddy the 7-8 match. was 670. low One more on high the dreaded US OpenCenter shot toand trytheir and night went to Lucas withScoring a very fine one point. but Los Altos 4 in matches, a tight matchgame 1 move into the Round Lead, improve your standing, or move In the roll took off team it wassqueeked Erickson out Foods once went to Roll Sam Off Hitchcock-258 Adby 5 sticks, took 2 bygames, 42, but only dropped the last game by upSidepots the ladder in the seedings. I’mand sureVernon most can’t again losing thegame first two to come back strong $66 Third game super-pot went with to Doug 6.in Joe Jimenez high win for Los Altos with a 650Totals. set while wait forfor May to each. get here, since we will be finished this Game 3 and was not only the game, but Team Er- ams-244 for $198. Financial Advisor’s super-pot went to Robert could only put up of 554holding to leadthe Forest. pattern. Hope to see you all down at Del Rio next Monday icksonRenko pulls within 2.5 games #1 seed with Kempt-225 Vernon Adams-244 for $220 with 2nd to Sol Cericos-238 for Alhambra Coin Center jumped up to 9th overall after a in Downey. Have a blessed week everyone! the 3-2 win, as nobody managed to shoot 600 series, Herbert $100. Come on down on Monday nights at 8:30 to see the strong 3rd round matching up with Pino’s Pizza at 54 points. best scratch league in Southern California in action! The Pizza guys were all over it taking all 5 points with a Invitational Invitational TOP 10 POINT LEADERS TOP 10$ TEAMS ROUND 5 Pro Approach 75 Los Altos Trophy 63.5 \ Threadworks Linder’s Insurance Power Video Games KetelHouse One Vodka The Pro Approach DV8 $$$ Sysco $$ Don Julio Tequila Erickson Foods $$$$$ 19 73 18 67 18 65 17 64 16 DV8 Keystone Lanes Pino’s ForestPizza Lanes Herzog Insurance Pino’s Pizza American Harvest Vodka Alhambra Blizz YogurtCoin Center 16 60.5 6014 5914 13 58.5 13 Sam Hitchcock Bobby Campagnale Charlie AshkanKinstler Tahvildaran Paul Varela Michelle King Leonard Ruiz Jr. Herbert Josh TajiriJones 623 627 614 623 604 607 600 606 596 TOP 10 THIS WEEK TOP 10 LAST WEEK 637 668 Sam Hitchcock Sol Cericos Buddy LucasRuiz Jr. Leonard Doug Kempt Vernon Adams Matt Mosley DeeRonn Booker Ramon Torres JoeVillarreal Jimenez Mikey 670 665 660 659 638 650 627 650 625 Super Sweeper Pot Sponsored by Dean Sanderson of Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc. - 244 VernonLucas Adams2nd 2nd - 238 Sol Cericos 1st1st - 225 - Buddy - 223 Leonard Ruiz Jr. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. 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