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Our 58th Year www.TheBowlingNews.net VOL. 58, NO. 40 Scan with smart phone to visit our website Summers, Busscher, Traylor Garcia takes Matchwin SASBA Trio in San Antonio Play crown Xeno Garcia is on a serious roll right now. He finished second last weekend in the NCTUSBC City Championship, and bettered that by one spot in defeating Joe Lopez to win the Match-Play event at AMF Showplace Lanes Euless. Garcia earned $1600 for the win, with Lopez taking home $1240 for second. Other Cashers: 3rd Jason Bordales, $920 4th Jerimi Thomas, $660 5th-6th Zak Edgerton, Keven Williams, $460 7th-9th Nathan Runs Through, Joey Hafner, Josh Maxson, $160 Inside: Collegiate Ticker In Amarillo, Texas A&M takes the top spots. Page 9 Dallas Youth Recognition Meeting held. Page 6 PBA Spare Shots Page 10 Qualifying for 2015 Pan American Games Open to all USBC members. Page 12 Features Just Paying Attention By Mark London Page 1 Publisher’s Column By Tony Franklin Page 2 PAID ARLINGTON, TX PERMIT NO. 419 PRESORTED STD U.S. POSTAGE Honor Roll Page 3 Looking Back Page 4 Tomorrow’s Stars Page 6 Lane Laughter Page 6 OCTOBER 9, 2014 Randy Summers, Mark Busscher and Eric Traylor, winners of the 67/50/Guest Trio at Astro Bowl in San Antonio In the first 67/50/Guest Trio tourney in SASBA history, Randy Summers, Mark Busscher and Eric Traylor qualified 2nd and waited to bowl the semi-final match. In the first Baker-style match of the stairstep finals, Gene Rivers, Larry Kassner and Chris Watson defeated Jerry Beavers, Robert Lawrence, and Adam Martinez 226-202. They then put down Roger West, Joe Vito and Matt Cabanski 223-213 before falling to Randy and crew 225-189. In the title match, Eric had to strike out to force (Dave Dupont, Paul Houston) Joe Brock to strike out for the win. Eric got the first two and Joe struck in the 10th. In the 11th, needing a strike for the win, Joe threw a great shot, but hung a solid 7 and lost 203-194. It was Randy’s 6th SASBA title and Mark’s 3rd. Thanks to Bob Bruce for hosting. The food at the snack bar is great and bowling on real wood is still different than bowling on synthetics. Continued on Page 7 Just Paying Attention By Mark London Mark@TheBowlingNews.net This truly wasn’t what I had in mind for the 100th JPA in TBN, but as the classic saying goes, life is what happens when you are busy making plans. One of the fondest memories of my mom was when we watched a baseball game. In the era of her Pirates, similar to the last twenty years until last season, they were just awful. Watching Sunday afternoon doubleheaders from the third base bleachers at Forbes Field featured her favorites, slugging left fielder Ralph Kiner and first baseman Wally Westlake. She even remembered the second string catcher often in the lineup late in the second game of those doubleheaders, Joe Garagiola. She spoke of the hard candy she and her older brother Sam would sneak in, not only because it tasted good, but because it lasted longer in the hot sun, due to the heat bouncing off forty-year old concrete. Her younger sister, Bea, went to a couple of doubleheaders, but decided baseball wasn’t for her. My grandfather would bring in a case of beer, as was the custom at that time. The ballpark didn’t sell beer in those days, so it was BYOB. Now back to that Friday afternoon thirty-five years ago. Xeno Garcia Next Match Play tour nament will be in Feb 2015. International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame Announces online auction Monthly Sale to Include Bowling and other Sports Memorabilia ARLINGTON — The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame (IBMHOF) announced the launch of its new online Bowling Museum Store where it will hold monthly auctions of bowling and other sports memorabilia. Proceeds from sales will benefit IBMHOF in its mission to preserve the history of bowling. The IBMHF plans to rotate items up for sale on a monthly basis, giving shoppers a new set of items on which to bid. "It is only through the generous support of our patrons that the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame is Due to a teacher in-service day, the high school was out, but not the middle or elementary schools where my brother and sister attended. Mom had this wild idea about stopping at the store for what she called ‘ballpark food’. As a high school senior, it was one of the greatest food menus I had ever heard. Hot dogs, potato chips, pizza, popcorn, and Cracker Jack. That pretty much hit all the food groups, yeah, at least according to a yinzer teenager. The game was supposed to start at 3:00 local time, but was delayed by rain. My only concern was how close it would cut into the Galesburg-Moline high school football game at 7:30. Being a sports editor of the yearbook, I had to be there, but since there was something special to this Virginia London particular game, I didn’t see a problem arriving a little after kickoff. It wasn’t like I was writing a story for the Saturday morning edition of the local paper. Mom had an extra spring in her step, almost going at double speed in preparing the feast. Even after the rain delay, everything was ready around the first pitch. Food was laid out on the kitchen counter buffet-style, and now it was time to enjoy the game. It was one of those days when everything tasted a little better than usual. Not only for the food, but for the company, the kind you remember, even thirty-five years later. Our Buccos scored quick runs in the first and second innings, making it 2-0. Solo homers by Willie Stargell, Bill Madlock, then a two-run double by Stargell pretty much ended the game at that point in the fourth inning. Despite Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 11 Page 2 | Thursday, October 9, 2014 | THE BOWLING NEWS while Elizabeth Reed of Notre Dame-Ohio finished third with 1,179. In other USBC Collegiate action over the weekend: - At the Southwestern Intercollegiate Bowling Conference #1 in Amarillo, Texas, Texas A&M rolled to the top spot in the men's and women's divisions. - At the Green River Classic in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the Pikeville women and Lindenwood-Belleville came away with victories. - At the Wisconsin Collegiate Bowling Conference #1 in Minneapolis, the WisconsinWhitewater men and Wisconsin-Milwaukee women picked up easy wins. - At the Ball State Cardinal Classic in Munice, Indiana, the Wright State men and women pulled off the sweep to take the titles. Random Thoughts Tony Franklin, Publisher I want to make a quick clarifying point about a line I put in last week’s column. Last week I wrote about the USBC, with the following: “The real kicker is that the vast majority of the people that work at USBC are so incredibly passionate about bowling. They live it, breathe it, and work it, or at least they used to.” What I meant to imply was that they used to work there, not that they used to care. That was in response to recent staff reductions. I may be in the minority here, but I don’t feel there is any denying that those that work at the USBC or BPAA are incredibly passionate about bowling. They are at the forefront in the positive promotion of bowling, and I applaud them for that. Passionate employees are a strength of theirs, and will hopefully remain so. That is my greater concern for the organization…losing those employees that have the greatest enthusiasm for the long-term health of bowling. x-x-x-x-x-x Our thoughts and prayers have been with Mark London and his family this week as his mother Virginia, 75, passed away unexpectedly. Mark traveled home to the Pittsburgh to be with the family and share their final respects. Make sure to read his column this week as he pays a wonderful tribute to his mom. x-x-x-x-x-x My favorite weekend of the year has now come and gone… The annual Wichita Swiss tournament. We had a minor team change this year as we subbed in Frisco Doug Rice for Chris Greene who is coming off of back surgery. Derek Hartnell was our anchor as always. It was our best performance to date as we finished in 4th, just a couple of points behind the winners. The tournament for us is focused on fun and not really about the performance; even though we are giving it everything we have, it’s really about the camaraderie and not the strikes and spares. Bowling is so much more fun, when I focus on the fun. The Swiss tournament remains one of the most social, big action tournaments around, and I hope it never changes. The Urbana men and Wright State women led qualifying and went on to win the titles at the UNOC Racers Kickoff Classic at Westgate Lanes in Lima, Ohio, from Sept. 20-21 as the United States Bowling Congress Collegiate season kicked off. Urbana defeated Saginaw Valley State, 392-275, in the championship match to take the men's title after leading qualifying with a total of 9,366. Host UNOH finished second in qualifying with 9,225 but lost in the opening match of the finals to Saginaw Valley State in a roll-off, 10-5, after tying at 407. Wright State's Brandon Weiker earned top individual honors with a six-game total of 1,369. Urbana's Kyle Cook (1,329) and Graham Fach (1,325) finished second and third, respectively. On the women's side, Wright State took down Notre Dame-Ohio, 354-350, in the championship match. Wright State led qualifying with 8,655, while Notre Dame was second with 8,444. Notre Dame-Ohio took down host UNOH, 426309, in the opening match of the finals. Shannon Dewitt of Wright State fired a six-game total of 1,265 to earn the top spot in the women's individual standings. Wright State's Sarah Endres was second with 1,209, $100,000 BUY - SELL AMF - BRUNSWICK EQUIPMENT - COMPLETE PACKAGES WORLD’S LARGEST NEW - USED SPARE PARTS INVENTORY ALL AMF BUMPER PARTS: XS QBUMP, DURABOWL AND GEN II IN STOCK Tucker Bowling Equipment Co. 609 N.E. 3rd St. Tulia, Texas 79088 Call (806) 995-4018 Fax (806) 995-4767 USBC Media Photo Bowling Parts, Inc. P.O. Box 801 Tulia, Texas 79088 Call (806) 995-3635 email: daryl@tuckerbowling.com www.tuckerbowling.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1642, Colleyville, TX 76034-1642 Delivery Address: 4133 Heartstone Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051 Office: 817-267-8686 • Fax: 817-267-1813 • Cell: 817-368-7960 Website: www.thebowlingnews.net • Email: bill@TheBowlingNews.net TONY FRANKLIN (tony@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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London Men Donald Juetten, Brunswick Zone Watauga .................... 859 Rick Irvine, Plano Super Bowl......................................... 824 Paul Fleming, Forum Bowl............................................... 814 Ryan Boroff, Cityview Lanes ........................................... 789 Greg Seidel, AMF Showplace Euless Lanes .................. 782 Jermey Thomas, Cowtown Bowling Palace ................... 777 Shawn Surveyor, Brunswick Westcreek Lanes .............. 770 Rudy Garcia, AMF Spare Time Lanes ............................. 769 Geoff Martin, Rowlett Bowl-A-Rama ............................... 753 Robert Grigsby, Red Bird Lanes ..................................... 751 Ron Hampton, AMF DeSoto Lanes ................................. 736 Jerry Ankenbrandt, USA Bowl ......................................... 726 Doug Rice, Strikz ............................................................. 710 Rick Lawrence, Ennis All Star Bowl ................................ 687 Women Teresa Carter, AMF Showplace Euless Lanes ................ 759 Wanda Parker, Plano Super Bowl ................................... 730 Genie Franklin, Forum Bowl ............................................ 721 Stefanie Johnson, Cowtown Bowling Palace ................. 716 Judith Guillory, USA Bowl ............................................... 713 Alecia Henderson, Brunswick Zone Watauga ................ 708 Amy Langham, Cityview Lanes ....................................... 675 Elizabeth Sienicki, Brunswick Westcreek Lanes ........... 668 Cat Ambrose, Rowlett Bowl-A-Rama .............................. 643 Cathy Eberly, Strikz .......................................................... 630 Barbara Shaw, Ennis All Star Bowl ................................. 628 Lauren Cathey, Red Bird Lanes ...................................... 606 Tracye Chovanec, AMF Spare Time Lanes ..................... 603 JoLynn Baird, AMF DeSoto Lanes .................................. 580 Scan with smart phone to visit the SASBA website. www.sasba.com Harry, of Pittsburgh; her two sons, Mark D. London and his wife, Michelle, of Texas, and Scott M. London and his wife, Hidie, of Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Joshua and Elizabeth; her daughter, Cindy London Farrell and her husband, Todd, of South Dakota; her grandchildren, Lindsay and Samantha, and many nieces and nephews. Burial is in Independence Cemetery, Washington County. FALL bowling specials! $2.00 Games Call for times NEW HOURLY RATES Virginia A. London, 75, of Cranberry Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning at her home. Born in Pittsburgh on June 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah Smith Nalepa. She graduated from Oliver High School in Pittsburgh in 1957. She married Paul E. London on May 6, 1961. She spent many of her adult years as a health care worker at Sherwood Oaks. She enjoyed singing in church choirs for much of her life. Surviving are her brother, Samuel Nalepa of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; her sister, Bea Sheffler and her husband, Call for rates and all specials! The “New” 817-346-0444 Cityviewlanes.net • Fax: 817-346-7208 At USA Bowl Ankenbrandt rocks 726, Guillory cards 713 Jerry Ankenbrandt’s hardhitting 222-279-225 = 726 OLBA outing dominated scoring for the week at USA Bowl. Judith Guillory posted a rousing 242-203-268 = 713 DFW Mixed set to lead the ladies. HONOR ROLL Jody Muskett 237-654, Randall Buda 244-699, Kathleen Witt 170-470, Georgia Thomas 169-439, Michelle Van Glider 177-502, Dondi Rhone 175-447, Cathy Sposito 172-498, Sung Lee 247-707. Mary Hazuda 192-531, Wayne Hardey 261-706, Linda Perez 179-523, Mickey Girard, Jr. 256-615, Jan Laden 194-511, John Aplin 201-586, Vicky Alcorn 179-506, George Keen 258-714. Milli Peterson 223-570, Jeff Barrera 246-666, Houston Granger 215-565, Frank Bell 272-677, Brad Ellis 267-664, Kay Mathis 224-606, Chris Kyser 265716, Houston Granger 237-644. Jim Brown, Jr. 245-711, Milli Peterson 217-614, Ken Blackerby 223606, Katrena Blackerby 139-394, Steve Odell 208-518, Nancy Workman 92-243, Richard Reger 255-696, Michelle Carr 248-600. Les Burnham 259-687, Connie Holmes 235-573, Joseph Puckett 232-683, Lisa Girton 218-581, Chris Hawkins 256-664, Dana Short 182-530, Brian Fredd 157-441, Linda Foote 128- 360, Bill Shirley 158-416. Robin Gray 125-345, Javier Rangel 223-534, Susan Ellis 181-508, John Ruhly 158-452, Beth White 143-401, Mike Becker 213-613, Rita Becker 197-537, Perry Gilbert 226-559, Kathy Foote 190-506. SENIORS Loyall Lindman 248-639, Andrea Calloway 214-548, Burdette Graham 212-625, Maria Gonzales 182-499, John Ruhly 179-478, Carolyn Rush 169-452, James Taylor 157-453, Cecile Reichel 128-333. Bob Allen 204-551, Carolyn Rush 142-393, Chuck Jolly 181-529. DEC Teen Bowlers Circuit 26 7PM High Five Sweeper SMART FUND GUARANTEED Certification Number: 04778 GUARANTEED $400 (BASED ON 40 ENTRIES) DEC USA Bowl 27 & 28 Dallas Youth Open U20 1st place Guaranteed $2000 At Cityview Lanes SMART FUND GUARANTEED Certification Number: 04778 Boroff blisters 789, Langham hammers 675 U15 1st place Guaranteed $1000 ENTRY FEE:$45 ($50 CREDIT CARD) MARATHON ENTRY: $150 Host Hotel 2421 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas 972.247.8530 DYO Rates $65.00 w/ Breakfast ** Mention the tournament by December 14th to get this rate HONOR ROLL Sonny Howard 259-699, J J Martin 237-659, Jamie Hines 190-526, Jackie Glover 199-517, Scott Dull 279-733, Cherie DeLeon 212-586, Greg Brown 269-681, Donetta Fleming 200-545, Herbye Mitchell 247-694, Karen Steele 216-526. SENIORS Neil Bronstein 252-668, Pat Sharp 202-558, Ed DeMars 243-704, Judy Baumgardner 197-524. Saturday: 9am, 11:00am** (Re-Oil), 3:00pm**, 5:00pm. Fleming, Ibrahim and Neace 300’s Ryan Boroff, from the Billie & Les High Pot group, fired chart topping 265-278-246 = 789 numbers en route to earning high-set honors for the week at Cityview Lanes. Amy Langham’s hefty 246/675 Mo’s Matchpoint showing led the ladies’ contest. Cary Fleming, Ra-Tem Ibrahim and Richard Neace garnered high-game accolades with award-winning 12-baggers. SQUAD TIMES Sunday: 9am ** TOP Qualifier in squad will receive entry back Presenting Sponsors 214-358-1382 Fax: 214-358-4056 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas, TX 75220 Page 4 | Thursday, October 9, 2014 | THE BOWLING NEWS At Plano Super Bowl Irvine masters 824, Parker blisters 730 10 YEARS AGO Jeff Campbell led the honor roll with 828 at Western…Rick Lawrence shot 820 at DC West… Geoffrey Young rolled 820 at Plano…Dana Miller Mackie led the ladies with 821 at Tenpins & More…Tina Stickney shot 784 at Western…Kiyoko McDonald with 734 at Killeen Bowlerama… Teri Haefke, Youngstown, OH, completed the 2003-2004 season with a high average of 238 to earn the WIBC National High Average Award… PBA debuts streamlined StrikePass subscription service for $5.95/month…Old Farts Club (OFC) met every Tuesday afternoon at DC West for some friendly action. 20 YEARS AGO Len Zielens led the honor roll with 790 at Showplace Garland…Paul Malone with 776 at Grove Country… Mike Bard shot 772 at Showplace Garland…Sheri Reeves led the ladies with 721 at Ridglea…Susie Minshew with 700 at Westcreek…Peanut White shot 700 at Plano Super Bowl… Gary Dickinson rallies for senior crown at St. Petersburg/Clearwater PBA Senior Championship to earn the $15,000 first place prize…Luci Bonneau was elected to the Texas Women’s Bowling Association’s Hall of Fame in the superior performance category. 30 YEARS AGO Richard Ellington led the honor roll with 760 at Buckner…Jeff Freeman shot 744 at Jupiter… John Moore with 743 at Star…Carol Jones led the ladies with 674 at Bronco…Lana LeCroy shot 671 at DC FW…Lyn Ables with 652 at Town North… Del Ballard Jr. wins PBA Southwestern Resident Pro Title at Astro Bowl for $1,500 and an all expense paid trip to the National Resident Pro Championship that was held in Orlando, FL… Lisa Wagner takes $25,000 LPBT Alpha Bowl Classic in Webster, TX with 249-185 victory over top-seeded Cheryl Daniels and collected $5,000… Mary Warren in winner’s circle again at All Star West SWABA Championship and collected $1,500. Gambrell and Lipinski add 300’s Rick Irvine fired a thundering 289-257-278 = 824 Monday Classic Trio series to end at the top of the honor roll for the week at Plano Super Bowl. Wanda Parker, Irvine’s league mate, led the ladies with a blue ribbon 278-247-205 = 730 set. Tyrone Gambrell and Darryl Lipinski shared high-game honors as each registered award-winning 12-baggers. HONOR ROLL Reggie Murray 235-692, Dawn Klapper 258-665, Matt Murphy 234684, Janet Murphy 193-552, Patrick Harris 256-764, Leona Luttrell 182-544, Mark Peet (4 games) 224-840. Cathey Pittsinger (4 games) 190691, Karl Hinman 198-576, Heather Hudson 237-654, Vern Farrar 234-628, Brenda Helm 176-426, Tyrone Gambrell 758, Sybil Williams 240-617, Jennifer Hayes 279-712. Gar y Suder 256-683, Diane Wallentine 199-563, Jim Monroe 213618, Susan Breedlove 196-513, Fred Menifee 256-722, Eva Rhodes 202-565, Mike Hathway 279-788, Shemeddra Clark 214-640. Lance Atchison 255-644, Karen Clevenger 217-597, Brian Childress 270-754, Lisa Garza 234-643, Cathy Sposito 278-665, Tammy Crawford 195-565, Chris Rador 265-731, Ron Barton 279-722. Andy Lepine 246-570, Carolyn Robson 177-437, Joe Keylon 277-717, Maritza Matteo 249-684, Jomar Tumara 253-658, Brandy Smith 207-595, Tim Campbell 277-662, Lauren Topper 175-470. Cathy Sposito 268-694, Susan Lee 265-629, Randy Hiam 269-703, Frieda Castaldo 199-588, Vern Farrar 255-689, Flo Arista 183-503, Darryl Lipinski 769, Karleen Reynolds 247-679, Alan Gohike 280-729. Diane Wallentine 235-578, Bob Goldade 279-717, Debby Oulicky 258657, Nick Lankford (4 games) 278-1033, Kiyoko McDonald (4 games) 255-882, Darius Colvin 279-745, Patty Ellington 247-644. Terry Maynard 258-696, Pam Garcia 225-631, Frank Avilia 256-668, Betty Kiefert 202-518, Rick Mann 265-730, Tammy Crawford 202-542. THE BOWLING NEWS | Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Page 5 AMF DeSoto Lanes • 121 Northgate Drive, DeSoto, TX 75115 • Ph: 972-780-8090 AMF Showplace Lanes Euless • 1901 W. Airport Frwy., Euless, TX 76040 • Ph: 817-540-0303 AMF Lewisville Lanes • 1398 West Main St., Lewisville, TX 75067 • Ph: 972-436-6575 AMF Showplace Lanes Garland • 1950 Marketplace Dr., Garland, TX 75041 • Ph: 972-613-8100 AMF Richardson Lanes • 2101 N. Central Expwy., Richardson, TX 75080 • Ph: 972-231-2695 AMF Spare Time Lanes • 3149 S. Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76015 • Ph: 817-465-4997 Page 6 | Thursday, October 9, 2014 | THE BOWLING NEWS Dallas USBC Youth Association news: Boys Reed Ashley, Brunswick Zone Watauga ............... 676 Austin Ellis, USA Bowl ........................................... 670 Travis Welnack, Plano Super Bowl ....................... 617 Cameron Royes, Forum Bowl ............................... 592 James Kern, Strikz ................................................. 581 Benni Ulibarri, Red Bird Lanes.............................. 578 Anthony Partido, Cowtown Bowling Palace ......... 530 Jared Nichols, Brunswick Westcreek Lanes ........ 516 Michael Signo, AMF Showplace Euless Lanes .... 516 Girls Rosie Baxley, Brunswick Zone Watauga .............. 652 Hope Gramly, Plano Super Bowl ........................... 651 Katelynn Correll, Forum Bowl ............................... 626 Nadia Stone, Cowtown Bowling Palace................ 605 Lauren Bate, Strikz ................................................. 533 Bailey Speaks, Red Bird Lanes ............................. 525 Nicquelle Orr, AMF Showplace Euless Lanes ...... 508 Trisha Rich, USA Bowl ........................................... 440 Katie Hamlin, Brunswick Westcreek Lanes .......... 425 Fort Worth USBC Youth Results Reed Ashley led the Fort Worth-area USBC youth bowling last week with a booming 676 Peterson Point series at Brunswick Zone Watauga. Rosie Baxley, Ashley’s league mate, paced the girls with a skyhigh 228/652 set. At AMF Showplace Euless Lanes – Michael Signo 184-516, Adan Ruiz 181-502, Aaron Monzano 86-209, Derek Money 85-127, Camdyn Burns 62-111, Nicquelle Orr 195-508, Mady Rogers 173-472, Aaliyah Brown 87-167. At Brunswick Westcreek Lanes – Jared Nichols 197-516, Katie Hamlin 159-425, Devin Moore 155, Rachel Garber 134-385, Landon Smith 146, Daphine Vasquez 105, Dylan Morris 192-537, Josalyn Robles 65, Colton Probert 156-432, Kyra Tatum 102, Andre Kelly 171, Kevin Williams, Jr. 139, Cabe Tatum 136, Brendan Gentry 167. At Brunswick Zone Watauga – William Jewell 384, Isabella Colbert 303, Hayden Norman 498 , Morgan Davis 511, Austin Grigson 564, Christian Miller 220, William Jewell 373, Isabella Colbert 303, Hayden Norman 571, Morgan Davis 507, Brooke Woodard 572, Marshall Fischer 309, Christian Miller 256, Jordan Norman 244. At Cowtown Bowling Palace – Anthony Partido 188-530, Nadia Stone 219-605, Max Brown 184-501. At Forum Bowl – Braylan Canales 108-199, Bella Dunn 100-196, Hamilton Joseph 92-159, Santana Joseph 105-186, Patrick Neville 125-330, Cheyenne Owings 117-292, Aydan King 91-222, Jenna Charlton 109-268, Codey Dong 242-568, Alyssa Davila 134-359, Justice Marmara 181-459, Allison Williams 133-355, Cameron Royes 200-592, Katelynn Correll 257-626, Jayson Honegger 238-588, Amaya Boles 217-577. The Dallas USBC Youth Association recently held its annual “City High Recognition” meeting with President, Joyce Claus presiding. The purpose of this meeting was to honor the boys and girls, who in their respective age divisions bowled the highest series or game during the 2013-14 bowling season. These scores were bowled in Dallas USBC Certified leagues or Tournament. The following youth bowlers were honored: Senior Boys Drew Claus – 679 series (bowled on “sport” conditions) Senior Girls Melanie Crawford – 679 series (bowled on “sport” conditions) Kelly Cozza – 202 game (bowled on “sport” conditions) Major Boys Bailey Mays – 771 series Matt Orchard – 300 game D’Ontae Rhone – 300 game Jackson Burke – 300 game Major Girls Shana Geerdes – 767 series (290 game) Jada Davis – 287 game Junior Boys Reece Klapper – 714 series Bryce Stephenson – 279 game Junior Girls Hope Gramly – 740 series (300 game) Taylore Ryan – 288 game Prep Boys Brandon Ingram – 585 series Kevin Woodfill – 225 game Prep Girls Kendalyn Reding – 443 series Kristin Wood – 167 Bantam Boys Riley Farrell – 527 series (205 game) Noah Raleigh-Turner – 179 game Bantam Girls Hannah Holliday – 319 series Sierra Jones – 125 Game Also honored at this meet- Dallas USBC Youth Scores Austin Ellis topped the Dallasarea USBC youth bowling for the week with a powerful 209-228233 = 670 Youth Doubles series USA Bowl. Hope Gramly paced the girls with an impressive 249-221-181 = 651 Saturday Gold set at Plano Super Bowl. At Plano Super Bowl – Wesley Brodeur 113-266, Marisa Munguia 90-189, Landon Jones 183-445, Mya Murray 110-285, Cameron Wing 197523, Katie Elliston 200-499, Travis Welnack 235-617, April Kitch 147-409, Aidan Hudson 205-580, Mya Murray 97-274, Jaxon Baron 210-571, Hailey Keister 215-592, Talisen Baron 212-592, Sabrina Inman 153-412, Kaleb Ball 94267, Sierra Jones 106-296, Trey Bevels 169-466, Clay Adams 223-578, Taryn Gray 95-538, Caden Witt 159-446, RJ Grantham 190-508, Katie Taylor 177-479, Talisen Baron 265-604, Kat Klein 200-500, Bentley Sicks (2 games) 98-188, Alexis Leavell (2 games) 83-165. At Red Bird Lanes – Benni Ulibarri 224-578, Bailey Speaks 194-525, Seneca Watkins 84-157, Kaelynn Phillips 75148, Zackary McGlothin 123-346, Elexia Reed 99-273, Benni Ulibarri 144-278, Rachel Fender 125-238. At Strikz – Shane Link 190-509, Lauren Bate 200-533, James Kern 215-581 At USA Bowl – Josia 103-263, Matthew Reed 160-429, Lanice Holmes 91-247, Lataysia Holmes 124-281, Ninian Snelgrove 210-574, D’Ontae Rhone 197-521, Trisha Rich 170-440, Conner Mixson 188-474, Justin Viernes 189-455. ing was Penny Powell who received the “Meritorious Service” Award. This award is presented annually to an adult who has gone above and beyond for the youth bowlers of Dallas. Penny started volunteering for the youth bowlers long before she became a board member. She is a visible sight at every DUSBC Youth tournament, working in any position as needed. She has also prepared numerous delicious treats for our association bake sales to help raise fund for our kids. Though she doesn’t yet have a child old enough to bowl, she is very generous with her time and energy for our Youth Bowlers. The association is grateful to have Penny serving our board. Lane Laughter THE BOWLING NEWS | Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Page 7 At Forum Bowl SUMMERS, BUSSCHER Fleming crushes 814, Franklin tosses 721 Continued from Page 1 Painter 300 Paul Fleming held the hot hand last week at Forum Bowl with a power-packed 257-279-278 = 814 Masters series. Genie Franklin, also from the Masters group, lit up the lanes for the ladies with a chart-topping 238-246-237 = 721 set. Gary Painter garnered highgame honors with an awardwinning 12-bagger. HONOR ROLL Mary Edgett 192-539, Nicki Brose 234-563, Vicky Dunn 213-554, Frank Mills (9 pin) 300-818, Dani Kwaczala (9 pin) 265-693, Rick Burkhead 237-657, Marissa Musselman 220-623, Gabe Martinez 258-743. Alesia Pickett 235569, David Jakstas 266-721, Lisa Brock 246-668, Marvin Sitts, Jr. 244-655, Dana Short 210-566, Gary Painter 758, Joyce Johnson 176-484, Lewis Gray (4 games) 279-982. Melody Richie-Foster (4 games) 239-878, Charles Burton 235-653, Annie Akanni 207-586, Steve Elich 227-649, Jodie Rogers 238-581, Johnny Gutierrez 199-564, Julie Ramirez 196-478. Lindsley Davis 267-732, Dorothea Wilson 265-699, Taylor Ridgeway 254-685, Kim Castro 226-624, Robert Aceves 234-649, Brittany Perez 159459, Eric Cedillo 237-658, Regina Taddy 202-578. John Huey, Jr. 201-525, Angie Fisher 159-441, Joey Brown 233-573, Luann Mills 146-401. SENIORS Jerry Moore 215-595, Hazel Bunyea 190-549, Homer Dudley (9 pin) 287-746, Pam Stewart (9 pin) 227-598. We had 26 teams in San Antonio and 3 first time members. It was a strong field and almost everyone had a good time. Cordell Wilder had the only 300. Next we have the Member/ Ladies Doubles to benefit JDRF at Plano Super Bowl. The last weekend in October, we have our Annual Championship at Cityview in Fort Worth, TX. There is a new format this year. Qualifying on Saturday will feature each player bowling two matches every game. Half the field will make the cut and return Sunday for twogame matches…single elimination. The other half will bowl a free sweeper with $2000 added. We are always looking for human interest story ideas—let us know P.O. Box 1642, Colleyville, TX 76034 Phone 817-267-8686 Fax 817-267-1813 Check-in at 6:30 PM Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM $20 Entry Fee Entry includes: King/Queen Ticket, 1st Game Strike Pot, High Scratch & Handicap Man & Woman, Mystery Score, Colored Pins and Split Shots 1st/2nd/3rd Game Strike Pot Tickets King of the Hill Strike Pot 160 & under average bowlers need 9 pins or better. 161 & over average bowlers must strike. We draw 10 tickets, you throw 2 balls, and last person standing wins! Pays out 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Brackets: $5.00 (handicap, scratch, ladies, 50 years or over, 185 and under) Cross Over Doubles: $1.00 - High Pot: $5.00 NEW BOWL ERS WELC OME Crazy 8’s After sweeper - $5 entry fee - Pays 3 Spots. You have to get 8 or better across 8 lanes. 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HONOR ROLL Charles Covert 259-696, Gwen Haggerty 186-462, Paul Lucas 212, Teen Bowlers Circuit New Exciting Scratch Tournament For Youth Bowlers A New Bowling Center Each Month/Scholarships And Awards Qualifying And Match Play Finals On Sunday Separate Boys & Girls Divisions • Bowl 3 games across 3 pairs Entry Fee: $35 per bowler per squad ($15.00 lineage & expenses, $20.00 Awards) Sunday, October 12 Pattern: 41’ Montreal TOURNAMENT AMF Lewisville Lanes 1398 West Main Lewisville, TX 75067 Sunday Qualifying Squad times: 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Top 8 Match Play to follow Both Boys & Girls Divisions Top 4 Stair Step finals to follow Jackie Payne 490, Larry Sutton 542, Michele Reynolds 181, David Johnson 211, Paula Davis 484, Billy Bural 530, Paul Lucas 530. Kimer Laster 256-691, Marlisa Vicars 162-410, George Helfrich 241-636, Teresa Tibbs 158-432, Jared Gaudet 228, Chuck Wilcox 222, Ranndee Drake 144, Randy Seward 207, Laughton Smith 242-642. Robin Ferguson 192, James Williams 238-623, Alisa Granger 172-467, Anthony Campbell 635, Kathy Henderson 174-445, Cathy Lode 196-519, Bertha Conley 178, Ron Mills 246-635. Gloria Llagas 189-532, Richard Crossland, Sr. 224, Perla Searcy 167, Chance Moore 172, Sonja Nichols 174-461, Ken Garber 228-617, Cassie Williams 164, Lloyd Morris 231-560, Tanaya Luna 92. Jeff Hamlin 246-688, Steve Boyle 289-688, Jesse Vasquez, Jr. 214-634, Jesse Vasquez, Sr. 163, Mike Gentry 165, Wes Tatum 176, Shawn Tatum 179, Laughton Smith 256-673, Nita Stein 225-596. Steven Baker 235-658, Vella Edwards 211, James Franklin 226-630, Fae Hogan 194-528, Robert Raley 232618, Lesa Turnbo 134-368, William Hill 221-578, Paula Armstrong 132-381. Shirley Sowers 192-563, Cathy Ganer 122-340. SENIORS Dick Ensminger (9 pin, no tap) 248-635, Pat Cox (9 pin, no tap) 222, Ron Waller 99 pin, no tap) 669, Kathy Redfield (9 pin, no tap) 555, Ken Leach (9 pin, no tap) 244-632, Audry Parham (9 pin, no tap) 212-545. 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HONOR ROLL Denise Chambon 201-555, Lauren Cathey 201-581, Robert Richardson 258680, Markle Landon 262-660, Shannon Vogel (9 pin, no tap) 300-1147, Lauren Cathey (9 pin, no tap) 266-1048. Martha Trees 224-531, Marilyn Masterson 206-532, Donald Crawford, Jr. 254-643, Deanna Hoffman 193568, Brian Riddle 266-623, Michael Vanegas 227-617, Len Cline 213-585, Angela Davis-White 204-533. Tristan Bridgewater 236-678, Angela DavisWhite 222-541, James McGahan 219-616, Caroline Humphrys 192-508, Johnny Hopkins 254-748, Jeanette M 228-572, Pedro Silva 248-685, Carol Horton 182-513. Breon Odie 201-507, Sandra Hawkins 167-486, Isaac Lewis, Jr. 235-650, Carolyn Shaffer 158-415. Rick Lawrence’s rousing 204257-226 = 687 Tuesday Men’s Commercial league session took top honors on the honor roll for the week at Ennis All Star Bowl. Barbara Shaw led the ladies with a robust 171-265-192 = 628 Pairs & Spares set. HONOR ROLL Todd Butler 254-658, Rick Lawrence 238-681, Wendy Jones 225-571, Billy Adams 255-602. PBA Spare Shots: BATTLES FOR PBA REGIONAL, WOMEN’S REGIONAL FINALS BERTHS ALMOST OVER The battles for eight PBA Regional, eight PBA Women’s Regional and eight PBA50 Tour berths in the PBA World Series of Bowling VI is almost over with the Sunday, Oct. 12, qualifying deadline rapidly approaching. In each case, eight players will earn paid entries into the World Series and they will compete in eight-game round-robin match play events on Friday, Oct. 24, at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas to determine the top two individuals who will advance to the new PBA Challenge Finals which will be contested on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. PT for delayed telecast on ESPN. All three match play qualifying events will be covered simultaneously live on PBA’s Xtra Frame online bowling channel, starting at 2:30 p.m. PT (5:30 p.m. ET). The fourth PBA Challenge Finals match will pit 2014 Teen Masters boys’ champion Michael Coffey of Melbourne, Fla., against girls’ champion Kelly Skalacki of Coram, N.Y., for the Teen Masters Grand THE BOWLER’S BLOG All I can say is WOW! I enjoyed myself so much when we went to Red Bird & to Ennis the other day that I took my husband and kids again yesterday! Oh yeah, & what did they think about it? They thought is was a lot smaller. But when we were there I think the whole Cathey family must have been there working! I met Lois, Jeff, Billy & Lauren, Jennifer and TJ. Plus when we started to leave, they all called me by name and said they looked forward to seeing us again! Then by the time we got to Ennis, Billy & Lauren were there too! It was homey... Really? Thats impressive! We have been bowling over here for 5 years and the bartender is the only one that halfway remembers my name…The counter guy looks at me clueless every time I walk in! My kids really liked the Ennis Alley! They stayed in the gameroom the whole time we were there. We practically had to drag them out when we started to leave! I though that the pinsetters were way cool! Being able to shoot only at the pins that I have trouble with was really helpful! Championship. The PBA Challenge telecast will conclude with a special Knockout Bonus Round in which the four winners will each bowl one shot, with the lowest score per round eliminated until a champion remains. In the season-long PBA Regional Finals points races, seven of eight berths are already decided. Regional points winners are: Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y. (East Region); Connor Pickford, Charlotte, N.C. (South); Tom Hess, Urbandale, Iowa (Midwest Region); Shawn Maldonado, Houston, Texas (Southwest); David Haynes, Las Vegas (West); Josh Blanchard, Gilbert, Ariz. (Northwest), and Pat Nolan (Japan). The Central Region berth will be decided this weekend in the PBA Fishing & Hunting USA Central Open at Northway Lanes in Muskegon, Mich. E.J. Tackett of Huntington, Ind., will take a 3,600-point lead over Eugene McCune of Munster, Ind., into the region’s final qualifying event. In the new PBA Women’s Regional competition, points winners already confirmed are: Kristina Wendell, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (East); Christina Hardee, Mt. Dora, Fla. (South); Clara Guerrero, Pflugerville, Texas/Colombia (Southwest); and Yuka Tsuchiya (Japan). Unresolved heading into their final Central Region qual- ifying event in Muskegon this weekend, Shannon Pluhowsky of Kettering, Ohio, holds a 6,300-point lead over Jessica Stephens of Greenwood, Ind., and a 6,500-point lead over Liz Johnson of Cheektowaga, N.Y. In the Midwest Region, Amanda Greene of Romney, W.Va., will take a modest 300-point edge over Kayla Stram of Grand Rapids, Minn., into this weekend’s Calvert’s Express Auto Midwest/Southwest Open at Aaron’s Family Fun Center in Belton, Mo. The women’s field will be finalized on Oct. 12 in the PBA Battle at Black Oak Casino West Open in Tuolumne, Calif. Missy Parkin, Laguna Hills, Calif. (West), and Lindsay Boomershine, Brigham City, Utah (Northwest) have big leads, but haven’t clinched their berths. The PBA50 Tour field of eight was settled at the conclusion of the senior tour’s 2014 season. The top eight in competition points who will bowl in Las Vegas are: Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla.; Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo.; Tom Baker, King, N.C.; Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla.; Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J.; Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela; Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twp., Mich., and Ron Mohr, Las Vegas. MOTIV TO GIVE AWAY FREE BOWLING BALLS IN PBA XTRA FRAME, WSOB PROMOTIONS MOTIV, PBA Product Continued on Page 10 Through our doors walk the greatest customers in bowling. We’ll see you soon! Fall in Love With League Bowling Again Red Bird Lanes Let us help you rekindle the Fire We open at 9 AM EVERY Day 1114 S. 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There is no admission charge to attend the ESPN finals, but spectators must obtain a ticket either on-site at South Point Bowling Center, or by visiting pba.com (http:// www.pba.com/Tickets/). A limited number of tickets will be available for each event on a first-come basis. • Following the World Series, MOTIV will give away one free bowling ball each month to a new Xtra Frame subscriber. The November winner will receive a new MOTIV Jackal ball. PBA REGIONAL SUMMARY: BAILEY SPOILS JENSEN’S BACK-TO-BACK BID Mike Bailey from Allen, Texas, de-railed Tyler Jensen’s bid for back-to-back titles, 257-162, and won $2,500 along with his third PBA Regional title Sunday in the inaugural PBA Tomball Southwest Open at Tomball Bowl in Tomball, Texas. Jensen, who won the previous week in Odessa, Texas, advanced to the finals by defeating Colombia native Clara Guerrero, who resides in Pflugerville, Texas, 2-0, in the Round of 12; Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, in the Round of 8, 2-0, and Anthony Simonsen of Mesquite, Texas, At Rowlett Bowl-A-Rama Martin rockets to 300/753, Ambrose lands 643 Cregg 299 Geoff Martin rocketed to the top of the honor roll last week at Rowlett Bowl-A-Rama with a high-flying 238-215-300 = 753 Wednesday Mixers league production. Cat Ambrose, Martin’s league mate, led the ladies scoring race with a free-wheeling 220-245-178 = 643 set. Matt Cregg took runner-up honors with a near-perfect 299 solo. HONOR ROLL Tony Reed 275-688, Sherry Patrick 231-622, John Mock, Sr. 207-398, Sylvia Cherry 187-330, Art Fletcher 259-731, Jennifer Hughen 236-627, Terral Roberson 227-608, Janda Hefner 165-438. Katina Tassop 147-440, Keith Dunbar 270-720, Laura Caneal 223-599, Tammy Klomps 227-589, Ray Bunyard 258-657, Danielle Rivas 171-472, Matt Cregg 702, Jennifer Studebaker 212-566. Randy Patrick 255-695, Lynda Allison 180-480. SENIORS Tommy Miller 233-640, Sandra Hornquist 172-456, Buddy May 224640, June Armon 207-575, Billie Stevens (9 pin, no tap) 279-686, Laura Peterson (9 pin, no tap) 246-606. At Cowtown Bowling Palace Thomas wraps up 777, Johnson snags 716 Jermey Thomas fired a powerladen 278-255-244 = 777 Ft. Worth Classic Trio series to take top honors last week at Cowtown Bowling Palace. Stefanie Johnson, Thomas’ league mate, registered a sizzling 257-237-212 = 716 set to front distaff scoring. HONOR ROLL Jesse Negrete 258-703, Marcelino Negrete 279-714, Matt Allen 256-671, Stella Evans 218, Steven Sanchez 256, Miki Jo Parish 600, Kevin Plumlee 711, Charles Pickett 268, Rudy Garcia 265-683. Jamie Stone 258-688, Adam Loviscek 236-639, Rosemary Brown 203-486, Mark Moon 230-559, Diana Davis 182-447, Kris Dennis 223, Brian Sitton 246-695, Amy Hart 221-643, Coy Hart 239-641. Michelle Teel 212-573, Adam Vingze 236, Gary Brown 290-732, Tennelle Milligan 257-698, Rudy Garcia 290, Vernon Smith 290, Jesse Negrete 279751, Katie Tallant 236-622, Andrew Tesar 258-662. Dawn Gann 207-570, Grady Adams 242-665, Gloria Llagas 187-514, Michael Cranfill 231-637, Ryan Degraw 234-620, Randy Cross, Sr. 268-758, Katie Tallant 202-555, Cody Franks 249-696. SENIORS Larry Thun 256-657, Larrie Boyette 198, Johnny Zaskoda 236-675, Diane Fleck 192-549, Jimmy Davis 234-601, Neva House 190-507, Sandra Carter 190, Sal Grieco 269-731, Karen Holder 212-599. John Stewart 238-640, Theresa Ropers 179-525, James Pugh 224-594, David Pruitt 232-620, Carrie Reed 175-463, Bob Brewer 215-518, Butch Beck 203. 277-191, in the semifinal round. With her 12th-place finish, earning $625 in the final PBA Women’s Southwest Regional qualifying event, Guerrero locked up a berth in the PBA Women’s Regional finals along with a paid entry into the PBA World Series of Bowling VI at South Point in Las Vegas, Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Kimi Davidson of Azle, Texas, also cashed, finishing 17th for $460. • Mike Moore of Oviedo, Fla., and non-member partner Shawn Naumann of Orlando won seven of their 10 matches and finished with an 18-game total of 8,292 pins to win the $4,000 first prize in the PBA South Region Member/ Non-Member Doubles at Break Point Alley Bowling Center in Tavares, Fla., Sunday. Moore and Naumann defeated Jason Couch and Doug Becker, both of Clermont, Fla., by 163 pins to claim the title. QUICK NOTES • News for the PBA60 set. PBA Hall of Famer Tom Baker of King, N.C., joined the club on Sept. 12, and inactive as a competitor or not, PBA Hall of Famer Marshall Holman of Medford, Ore., reached PBA60 eligibility on Monday, Sept. 29. • Xtra Frame’s next live event will be the PBA Kokomo Central Shootout presented by Security Federal Savings Bank on Sunday, Oct. 19, starting at 9 a.m. ET and continuing until conclusion. The one-day, reduced entry fee event will be hosted by Heritage Lanes in Kokomo, Ind. ANNOUNCES ONLINE Continued from Page 1 able to offer these items for sale," said Bob Gudorf, IBMHF president. "We are very grateful for their willingness to donate their collectables to benefit the Museum. It just shows what a great bowling family we all belong to." The auction will take place in The Bowling Museum Store on eBay, where bidders will find descriptions of each item along with information on how to participate in the auction. Items to be offered in the inaugural auction include: ** Two Tony Reyes posters signed by Hall of Famers Tom Baker, Del Ballard, Norm Duke, Carmen Salvino and Walter Ray Williams Jr. ** Photo autographed by Dick Weber and Joe Norris ** Autographed photo of Earl Anthony ** Autograph basketball jersey of NBA All-Star Chris Paul ** Decorative plate from XXXI Copa Mundial de Boliche, Sao Paulo, Brasil 95 ** A set of Vise golf irons, available in senior, regular and stiff shafts For more information, or to inquire about donating items, contact Museum Curator Jessica Bell at 817-385-8212, 800343-1329, ext. 8212 or email, jessica@bowlingmuseum.com. THE BOWLING NEWS | Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Page 11 At AMF Showplace Euless Lanes JUST PAYING ATTENTION Seidel fires 782, Carter claims 759 Continued from Page 1 Greg Seidel led the scoring barrage last week at AMF Showplace Euless Lanes with a high-flying 278-247-257 = 782 Full House showing. Teresa Carter, Seidel’s league mate, took top honors for the ladies with a tip-top 246-225-288 = 759 set. HONOR ROLL Rick Johnston 269-751, Bruce Stone 267-745, Kevin Washer 279-734, Danny Breckenridge 290-734, Cornelius Coleman 279-713, Russell Harry 278- 713, Matt Lauer 243-699, Sylvester Howard 279-698. John Downing 275-652, Lee Cooper 223-595, Stephen Melnyk 233-573, Major Whisenton, Sr. 215-570, Teresa Ross 267-703, Mindy Wynn 244-665, Terri Homme 240-649, Ludia Blazek 235-600. Lisa Irby 215-577, Shelley Fugitt 196-558, Valerie Williams 234-548, Karen Montalbo 188-525, Kim Yanai 199-517, Christina Patterson 201-467, Denise Wheeler 164-438, Crystal Holmes 128-366. At Strikz Rice delivers 710, Eberly banks 630 FRISCO – Doug Rice chalked up estimable 238-269-193 = 710 numbers in Lousy Bowlerz league play to head the honor roll for the week at Strikz. Cathy Eberly, Rice’s league mate, led the lady bowlers with a strong 255-216-159 = 630 set. HONOR ROLL Billie Bennett 213-629, Teresa Johnson 142-426, Steve White 235643, Kelly Holland 178-487, Richard Nielsson 233-627, Cathy Eberly 183-526, Bruce Southerland 237-663, Jacki Myrice 225-581. Steve Southerland 236-662, Loren Tenczar 203-585, Kevin Higar 209-605, Candy Torrey 216-603, Tommy Davis 213-617, Debbie Colby 189-542, Jordan Duyck 222-607, Don Levy 254-619. Mark Timm 216-616, Jamie Sensat 253-607, Mark Donnelly 245-653, John Schloffman 212-602, Clayton Colby 247-701, Lee Gramly 256-685, Rick Irvine 265-652, Scott Orofino 268-637. David Edwards 245-635, Tony Franklin 268-651, Don Levy 233-625. At Brunswick Zone Watauga Juetten smothers 300/859, Henderson polishes off 299/708 Carter 300/803, Lansdowne 300, Wilton, Sr. 299 Donald Juetten was the top gun for the week at Brunswick Zone Watauga after pocketing prime 300/859 numbers in Denim & Duds action. Jim Carter, also from the Denim & Duds group, finished close behind Juetten with an award-winning 300/803 series. Alecia Henderson, Juetten’s league mate, held the top spot on the honor roll for the ladies with a 299/708 set. Travis Lansdowne shared high-game accolades with an award-w inning 12-bagger. Charles Wilton, Sr. shared runner-up honors with a nearperfect 299 solo. HONOR ROLL Billy Scott 773, Wendy Vannoy 565, Charlie Bean 714, Miki Jo Parish 638, Derrick Lott 757, Barbara Arceneaux 686, Tammy Kent 534, Susan Witt 501, Chris Grindstaff 705, Pam Feager 550. Shelley Fugitt 599, Jonathan Bolejack 747, Debbie Ensminger 607, Jason Compton 603, Amanda Miller 486, Jonathan Redfield 696, Julie McHugh 626, Doug Estes 762, Danielle Sharpe 247-658. A lex Neg rete 781, Barba ra Arceneaux 644, Alecia Henderson 665, Daniel Lane 436, Dean Pearson 625, Debbie Belew 439, Max Codgill 752, Gena Everett 566, Don Atwell (4 games) 916, Ricky Carr 735. Debbie White 562, Cathy Deering 478, Monnie Cozby 559, Chris Grindstaff 771, Kerry Rusk 529, Susan Moody 506, Derrick Lott 737, Debbie Ensminger 599, Matt Stovall 656, Ashley Drechsler 472. SENIORS Joe Laehr 625, Terrie Wheat 562, Andy White 668, Linda Allgood 550, Fred Walter 683, Rose Jacobson 491, Jimmy Hill 692, Lucky Hansen 575, Thomas Sharp 719, Audrey Martin 548, Fred Walter 662, Judy Leuty 536. a solo Johnny Bench homer, Bert Blyleven scattered eight hits enroute to a 7-1, Game 3 win, finally beating Cincinnati after three tries in the NLCS in a three game-sweep. For the second time in my life and third in Mom’s, the Pirates were going back to the World Series. Shortly after Blyleven’s final curve ball froze Cesar Geronimo for the game-ending called strike three, I glowed in the moment, wondering out loud how many more times I would see this. I had first seen it just eight years before. Mom saw her first pennant-clinching eleven years before that. Although I had seen numerous trips to the post-season in my youth, it was her response that really caught me off guard. “You just never know, it could be next year or it could be thirty years from now before they win again. You can’t take it for granted.” The woman who took me to little league baseball games, two-a-day pee-wee football practices, as well as Saturday morning junior leagues drops this on me. A life moment during a life moment, courtesy of the woman who brought me into this world. About all I could muster was some mumbling about enjoying the moment for what it was, then moving on to the next thing. For that moment, the next thing was that high school football game. The moment after that was the following morning at junior league, followed by working my pinchasing shift at the center across town (as explained in a JPA several weeks ago). Over the following days, I began to process what that statement really meant. Could it disappear tomorrow if you’re not careful? Do you need to keep plugging away to keep it going? Isn’t uber-focused hard work enough? That was my true extra credit assignment this year, to solve the riddle. So don’t take it for granted, eat your veggies, kiss your mom, smell the roses, do at least one random act of kindness every day, and don’t take it for granted. Having played Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ enough times as a disc jockey, I wondered more about the legend of Buddy Holly before the day the music died. While in Lubbock for the annual PBA Southwest Regional two years ago, I drove to the cemetery after practice to find the distinctive headstone. Although there were several people nearby, it was extremely quiet and quite tranquil as I saw the headstone I had only heard about at this point. At the top of a hill in another cemetery last Monday, life is what happened one more time. I felt that kind of quiet once again, but this time, it was a much different reason, as my mother was laid to rest. 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Two men and two women will represent Team USA at the Pan American Games, which is considered the most important event in the four-year cycle of the Team USA bowling program. In order to represent the United States at the Pan American Games, athletes must be U.S. citizens and members of Team USA in 2015. The Pan American Games are an Americas version of the Olympic Games which includes the sports of the Olympic program plus additional sports that currently are not part of At AMF DeSoto Hampton racks up 736 Ron Hampton compiled a top flight 224-267-245 = 736 Tuesday Nighters league series to gain the top spot on the honor roll last week at AMF DeSoto Lanes. JoLynn Baird led the ladies with a sterling 234-198-148 = 580 Pushovers set. HONOR ROLL Lee Clark 247-648, Bridgett Hubbard 200-552, Frank Bolton 215-632, Gigi Brown 175-516, Tony Brown 279-709, Maurine Yancy 207-556, Wes Milliorn, Jr. 244-695, Wendy Kent 195-546. 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