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year-olds in the Hillcrest Preps-Juniors League at HillcrestLanes, Dennis had his perfectgame at age 10 years, 2 months,27 days. That breaks the previ-ous record set by San Francisco’sMichael Tang by 20 days.

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Thursday, December 28, 2006 BOWLING NEWS

Up Your Averageby Rolf Gauger

Instruction to Help Raise Your Scores

The Triax Spare System, Part 1In February 1999 I first published the main points of my then

recently developed “Triax” Spare System in Bowling This Monthmagazine. This system became so successful and popular so rap-idly, that the e mail requests for more info soon numbered well overa hundred. I realized I would never be able to answer that manyreaders individually, so this month’s description should satisfy mynewspaper readers, in whatever state they reside.

There has been so much interest generated by the success of thisspare system with those bowlers who use it, including some profes-sionals, that there is a possibility of a book. When and if the bookdoes appear, many aspects of the subject, which can’t be covered ina few pages, will come to light.

SystemsAs to the importance of spare converting, Hall of Fame “Coach

of the pros” John Jowdy’s occasional articles in issues of most USbowling newspapers, list his all time “All Miss” team. It points toa number of outstanding PBA strike shooters who had to leave thetour because they couldn’t win.

Why? Poor spare shooting!As we all know, any system is better than none. But most sys-

tems I’ve seen are complicated enough to discourage the majority ofbowlers. The Triax System is specifically designed to simplify effi-cient spare converting to the utmost possible degree.

Believe it or not, there are 1,023 mathematically possible sparecombinations in a rack of ten pins. Probably at least a third of theseare so unlikely you’ll never see them. But that still leaves enough tomake a simplified, efficient spare system critical.

TriaxThe first rule of spare shooting is universal, “In any spare, the

front pin must be hit!” We’ll refer to this as the “key” pin.This leads us to the first simplification rule of the Triax system.

That is, that the bowler is assigned to stand on a specific starting(anchor) board as shown, for each of the six pins in the front “V” ofthe pin rack, not including the head pin (see illustrations).

In this system the feet may NOT be adjusted to different boardsfrom those assigned! So to convert the 10, 6 or 3 pin right of center,as well as the 7, 4 or 2 pins on the left (the pins inside the triangles),the bowler must stand on the specific anchor board shown in thediagram. This simplifies the system, by reducing the number of footpositions to a bare minimum, while greatly increasing spare conver-sion potential.

Two rules to be published later, will tell us how to hit the keypin somewhere off center to convert other standing pins, splits,avoid cherry picking, etc. But for now, we’ll stick to the basicsystem itself.

So…we will think of all spares in which the key pin is right ofcenter (in the right triangle) as “right side spares”, regardless ofwhere any accompanying pins may be located, and those key pinsleft of center (in the left triangle) as “left side spares”.

Incidentally, the Triax System is designed so that all right handedbowlers use the left foot for anchor board placement and left handersthe right foot! This is to keep from possibly standing against the ballreturn on corner pin shots. (If anyone insists on using the otherfoot, OK, as long as you can stay away from that ball return.)

Now, by regulation, all lane beds are the same width…41 ½inches, plus or minus ½ inch…and all current lane beds are beingmanufactured with 39 boards. Therefore, since the arrows are al-ways 14 to 15 feet from the foul line, current lanes are virtuallystandard throughout the US and most of the bowling countries onearth.

What this means to spare shooting, is that the assigned starting(anchor) board on each side changes by exactly three boards foreach successive pin on that side. That’s nothing new. It’s been thatway for many years. It works because, according to the math, aslong as the same target board is used for shooting at any key pins onthat same side, the three board foot move brings a ball which hits themark to the desired key pin every time.

The Target Board (Mark)Now we have arrived at the point where there’s only one thing

left we don’t yet know…what will be the mark? That informationyou must discover for yourself, by trying it with a few experimentalshots. This is because the mark can, and often does, vary with theindividual bowler. However, whatever board your mark ends upbeing, it must be at the arrows, or the system won’t work!

But usually the marks don’t change by more than three or fourboards from bowler to bowler, so I can provide a reasonably edu-cated guess, as follows:

To find your specific mark (right handers), try for the 10 pinfirst, by standing on the 35 board with your left foot, as shown.Next, throw as straight a ball as possible to approximately the 18board. If the 18 board shot misses the 10 pin, change your mark aboard or two right or left and try again. Keep experimenting withmark changes until you hit that 10 pin. When you do, that becomesyour mark for all the pins on that side!

Left handers, shoot for the 7 pin by doing the same as above onyour side…the exact mirror reverse of the right handers.

Note that in the upper left and right sides of the diagram, theillustration shows a blank space for you to write your target board,

once you’ve determined what it is. If you make copies of this illus-tration with those spaces left blank, you can enter your own boardnumbers and use the copy, without having to mark up this article,which you should keep. Use pencil for that.

Remember, while unlikely, it is possible that your target boardmay change as you adjust your approach over time. Until youmemorize the board numbers, you may want to carry a copy of thediagram with you for reference, while bowling. My students areeach given pre-cut copies to use during play whenever necessary.

The Straight Spare ShotThis is critical. Trust me, ball manufacturers wouldn’t bother to

make spare balls if they weren’t profitable. Oil conditions change atdifferent points on the lane, so hook shots on off center spares aredangerous. The straight shot is the only sure way to take lane con-ditions out of the game.

Obviously, hook shots are necessary for center spares, where astrike shot (or Brooklyn) is called for.

Incidentally, in this Triax system, treat the 8 pin as if it were a 2,and the 9 pin as a 3. A reasonably accurate straight shot will work.It need not be absolutely perfect. You don’t have to be deadlyaccurate in this system (except for splits, of course, which we’llcover later). Normally, a slight miss will still convert that key pin.

ExceptionsThere are always exceptions, of course. But in this system, only

a few:·The 3-6-9-10 (right handers). Instead of the 3 pin straight shot

the system calls for, stand for a 6 pin shot and hook the ball at your6 pin mark. Deadly accuracy needed for this shot, but it is the bestway, statistically.

Left handers, mirror reverse (the 2-4-7-8). Stand for a 4 pin andhook the shot.

·The 2-8 or 2-4-8. Instead of the usual 2 pin straight shot, throwa Brooklyn strike shot. Left handers do the same for the 3-9 or 3-6-9. (Note: if the 5 pin stands with the above spares, such as in abucket, do not use the Brooklyn shot. Instead, use the straight shotat the key pin, which is what the system calls for.)

·The 4-5-7 split. Stand ½ board left of your normal Brooklynposition and throw a normal Brooklyn shot. Left handers, same forthe 5-6-10 split, standing ½ board right of your Brooklyn positionand throwing Brooklyn.

Having said all this, I will acknowledge that some right handersmay want to throw a hook at the 3-9 (lefties at the 2-8) but Idiscourage that, due to oil variations. Statistics indicate that thestraight shot converts more of these than a hook.

The Bottom LineThe success of Triax is pretty far flung. A former Student, Bill

Sutera, won the Arizona State Strike Force Championship with itonly a week after having learned it. Lane conditions were difficultfor that tournament and nobody was able to strike consistently.Sutera won it by missing only one spare in 12 games (not countingthree splits)

Another example is a Super School student of mine with anaverage in the 170s, who won a local tournament the very night hehad learned the system, with a 246 average. If I hadn’t seen thereadouts I wouldn’t have believed it.

As I said, no system, even as simple and successful as this one,

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can be completely understoodwith just three or four pages in acouple of articles. Nothing canbeat one on one instruction onthe lanes. But if the possibilityof a book comes to fruition, I’llbe able to not only cover all as-pects of the system thoroughly,but also get into subjects suchas making spare shooting easierby increasing pin fall with a bet-ter strike shot, avoiding splits,and so on.

Remember John Jowdy’scomment, “Strike for show andspare for dough!”

PS – Next month there willbe room for me to cover rules 2and 3 of this system…splitshooting and chopavoidance…two importantparts of successful spare con-verting.Rolf’s Winning Bowlers of

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AMF Ball $ 100.002 Jun Tumacay 742 $ 500.003 Calvin Thai 643 $ 225.004 Michael Kong 658 $ 140.005 Gibin Kim 656 $ 140.006 Tri Vo 695 $ 120.007 Anthony Nunnery 684 $ 120.008 Bedell Vasquez 659 $ 120.009 Natalie Perenishko 624 $ 120.00

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Ronnie Cordero 25.00Tri Vo 25.00

MATCH GAME — 295No winner

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LAS VEGAS ROOM$ DUE This Saturday 12/30Du Quach, Christopher Lee,David Caballero, Angie Nillo,and Christina Cheung. They gotchecks of $110 in 10-16th place.

In round two being eliminatedwere Tri Vo, Anthony Nunnery,Bedell Vasquez, and Ronnie“Ace” Cordero. They got checksof $120 in 6-9th place.

Round three had Gilbert Liudown buddy Michael Kong 192-132. Calvin Thai got toGibinKim in a close one 227-221. SoGibin and Michael were 4th and5th and $140 each with finebowling.

Now Calvin Thai and GilbertLiu would meet with the winnerto advance to bowl for the title.Liu was on his game in a 227-204 win. Mr. Thai was thirdwith great bowling, and $225.Gilbert, off to the title game vs.Jun Tumacay.

The title game was set, andthe horses were paid! Liu re-turned $58 for everyone who hadhim in the horse bets.

We would now have a newchampion. Tumacay decided tohave Jun lead off. The match wason as Jun spared and Gilbertspared twice then split. Jun had

opens in the 2nd and 5th frames.Gilbert led til he opened in frame8 but Jun also opened and splitin frames 8-9. Gilbert held thelead and iced the win with a bigdouble in the 9-10 frames, thencoasted to the finish line in a 172/207-150-/178 win and the$1,000 1st place. Great bowlingby a fine young man who is anABTA Supporter and has manyfriends in the club. Gilbert is oneof the good guys, and very de-serving to be sure!

Great bowling by JunTumacay, an ABTA regular, alsowith many friends in the club.He surely could have won on thisnight! Great bowling Jun!. Thesame to Calvin Thai third, GibinKim and Michael Kong in 4thand 5th places.

Tourney Hi Qualifiers wereVic Arteaga at +143 for the menand Natalie PerenishkoLemonsled the ladies at +83. They willget paid entries.

Ronnie Cordero, and Tri Vowere unable to eliminate one an-other in the 3-6-9 roll off. So wewill go for $1,500 this week atWest Covina . They shared a $50consolation for beer money:-).

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Match Series worth $368,was drawn by Vic Arteaga andUn Matched at a 637. We willestimate a $700 Match Seriesthis week at West Covina.

The weekly winner of theAMF “300” Ball, was JasonPatten who opts for the RadarLock Ball. He thanks the ABTA,and sponsor Columbia 300 forthe fine ball.

Champion Gilbert Liu hailsfrom El Monte, and used a In-ferno drilled by Memo Rosalesat Action Lanes. He is single la-dies! He thanks God, Mou Liu,and Friends Frank, Billy, Edwin,Sammi Leung, Ryan, Christina,Michgael Kong, Mike Siu, AlieyPatricia Jummy, and Ada , DaveQuon and Bu Bu, and all whowere there cheering him on forthe win.

JunTumacay, a completegentleman, is from Glendale andused a Fusion drilled by ABTAMember Steve Cruze. He is mar-ried to a pretty lady Cindy whowas on hand at the event. Hethanks Steve for the fine drill-ing, and his wife and friends forsupport.

Calvin Thai is fromRosemead and used a Track Ruledrilled also by Memo at ActionLanes. He thanks his brother,

Mom and Dad, Jimmy Chau, D.J. Dan Cobbs, Valessa, Alex andHeather for support

It was great returning toBowling Square. We will returnthere soon on the next schedule.Thanks to Cheryl, Tony andStaff.

West Covina Lanes is our hostthis Saturday in a One DayEvent. There are Qualifyingsquads at 12:00-1:00-2:30- 4:00& 6:00PM. SemiFinals 7:45PM.This week is the final day to payfor your Las Vegas Rooms.

Next Saturday, Jan. 6, we arehosted by Arrowhead Lanes inSan Bernardino with the Handi-cap Frozen for our Las VegasOpen Event the following week-end Jan. 11-12-13-14 at TheOrleans.

It’s history folks, as GilbertLiu enters the archives as ourlatest Champion!

There were many Christmasgifts and prizes at BowlingSquare and it is too bad that ev-eryone couldn’t be a winner. Wethank you for your wonderfulsupport. This is our way of giv-ing back to our members as wealso do in July in Las Vegas.Thank you ABTA Members,and hopefully 2007 will be awonderful year for all.

Special thanks to my greatStaff who work so hard and arethe most dedicated anywhere.They try and do the best jobpossible for our members also.And thanks to my Staff for myChristmas gifts which were sothoughtful! In fact too much! :-)

See You all at West Covina

Liu Wins ABTA Christmas Event (L—R) bottom Calvin Thai 3rd, Gilbert Liu Champion$1,000, Jun Tumacay (runnerup) Top Danny Cobbs ABTA Finalist, Gibin Kim 4th and CindyTumacay Jun’s wife and #1 supporter.

for a Good One and let’s getthose Las Vegas Rooms in. Theyare due by Dec. 30. We bowl Jan.11-12-13-14 at the Orleans with$4,000 min. and up to$8,100 1stwith the bonuses there! A goodOne to be sure!


CAL BOWL BOWLING REPORT2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712 • (562) 421-8448

Warner 210-299/289/789 Leads ScoresTeam 10-Track has League Leading 1039 Game

Happy Holidays To All from ABTA LeagueFinal Position Round this Week

LAKEWOOD—Week 15 - Richard Warner started outslowly last week but finished strongly with his games of 201,299, 289/789. His teammates rose to help Richard Game -3 topost a Great League Leading 1039 Scratch Game as FredCatamisan led off 236, Raquel Vergara had her highest ever265 , Bob Smith had a nice 249 and Warner 289 for the 1039Game which leads the League to this point at 1039.

Other Great scores were Eric Morris 245, 269, 214/728, Wil-liam Baskin 237, 253, 237/727, Steven Hower 224, 226, 256/706and Ken Seiple, Jr. 244/696.

Gina Velarde led the ladies, 233/629, Deborah Sanders 230/605, Pam Jones 201/590, Mary Dixon 199/581, Kristy Yahiku215/562 and Maggie Hylton 201/562.

SIDEPOT $50 - Game 1. Chauney Merritt 279. 2. RichardWarner 299. 3. Richard Warner 289 plus super pot $140, sec-ond place Vince Cervantes 269/$60.

LADIES’ SIDEPOT $23. Game 1. Emma Johnson 268. 2.Gina Velarde 227. 3. Tracy Cueto 238.

The MATCH GAME number drawn was 269 and two luckyguys, Eric Morris and Brian Reyes split the pot worth $876.Congratulations and happy Christmas shopping! The Strike-Out pot was carried over.

DOLLAR DOUBLES: 1. Richard Warner 299/Alan Aguilar247/546. $200 2. Eric Morris 269/ Steven Hood 268/537- $60.

The weekly ABTA tournament Entry was won by RogerWrase!

ABTA will be at West Covina Lanes on December 30th,First squad is at 12:00 - 1:00 - 2:30 - 4:00 and 6:00 P.M.

This week, December 28th is the league’s second positionround. Sub/s must have 18 games bowled in order to bowl.Two top teams will be seeded into the roll offs the end of theseason. In case of a tie for first or second, teams must breakthe tie that night.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

LAKEWOOD — Hi. We hope everyone had a wonder-ful holiday. Thanks to all the bowlers who participated inGil’s Annual Holiday Scratch Doubles Tournament onDecember 26, 2006 here at Cal Bowl.

Make plans now to bowl in our Monthly 6-Game Sat-urday No-Tap. The date is January 6, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.Cost is only $40 per person. Call your friends and comeon over to Cal Bowl.

Time to report those fabulous league scores.FUNSTERS

Maurice Chartrand 504, Ken Seiple Sr. 214-213/604,Doug Johnson 258-257-226/741, Boylee Inocente 542,Ron Leidholdt 545, Lanore Knudsen 500, Tom Dennis503, Chuck Morrissey 203-200/593, Fred Meisel 210/569, Frank Krezan 201/522, Jorge Fernandez 200/566,Lee Theiss 514, Pre Collier 232/581, Jimmie Vallier 201/545, Ed McLean 210/513, Larry Martinez 229-226/615,Bertie Martinez 508, Hal Mallon 202/528, Travis Hicks210/556, Arnie Faria 521, Jerry Stotts 501, Thomas Spen-cer 540, R.C. Owens 546, John Matthews 232-211/622,Terry Binuya 200/558, Wilfred Panton 212/539, WillieYoung 202/568, Wendell Ledbetter 553, Harold Runyon553, B.J. Theiss 204-212/588, Fred Contreras 201/541,Joyce Robertson 513, Joe Erwin 224/557, Bob Webb203/540.

GRANDMAS & GRANDPASJamie Vallier 618, Stanley Murren 509, Dominic Anto-

nio 580, B.J. Theiss 653, Boylee Inocente 632, ChuckPatterson 593, Joe Erwin 597, JIm Young 502, CliffordSchad 526, Wayne Moon 562, Ray Culp 546, WendellLedbetter 581, Pat Erwin 502, Jim Burke 613, VancieKeith 517, Don Keith 208, Ed Hansen 604, Wilfred Panton510, Rose Goodwin 535, John Welty 560, John Mathews524, Lee Theiss 502, Bob Stickney 563,Tony Morones652, Robert Thomas 651, Frank Quiambao 538. The

RECYCLED TEENS and GRANDMAS AND GRAND-PAS donated a total of $250 to Project Shephard inLakewood. Thank you for your generosity and Christ-mas spirit.

LAUGHLIN SUNSETJames Matthews 235-226-221/682, Brandon Mims 246-

213/649, Ray Minter 234-224/631, Michael Buck 221-200/620, Kevin Smith 244, Carlos Urzua 234, EugeneCarter 226, Carole Fischera 223-214, James High III 217,Ken Holliday 213, Dave Minter 203.

CAL BOWLEROSCarole Fischer 214/577, Dee Phipps 554, Betty Phillips

223/544, Mary Smyth 543, Glenda Harvey 216/536, ViWilson 529, Lani Ipjian 200/528, Agnes Blaisdell 216/522, Margo McClain 517, Leona Belletti 213/504.

SENIOR MENS TRIOFidel Usi 207-200-208/615, Donald Wade 210-233-216/

659, Sonny Dew 278-235-255/768, Walt Gist 194-200-246/640, Joe Swift 235-205-164/600, Walter Millsap 194-124-192/610, Paul Peete 223-234-253/710, Ed Cabs 226-241-195/662, Sherman Joseph 224-268-195/687, RudyMunson 162-229-243/634, Bob Pearson 224-170-222/616, Jim Plante 204-194-202/600, Jorge Fernandez 198-208-203/609, Ed Stoute 235-226-183/644, Rick Hunter211-237-269/717, Wendell Ledbetter 204-214-247/665,Jimmy Hamilton 236-212-200/648, Lee Holmes 259-179-188/626, Lon Richardson 236-247-216/699, Robert Tho-mas 170-242-210/622, James Burke 213-207-194/614,B.J. 185-235-228/648, Rich Kelly 246-234-197/677,Archie Stull 225-189-203/617, Charles Moore 217, LesterFelien 221, Paul Reynolds 234, Clark VandenBerg 244,Rollie DeGuzman 224-203, Bob Stickney 201, CharlesWoods 235, Herman Martin 206, Josh Hudson 208-224,Sam Huckleby 200, Pat Kinard 202, Ron Leidholdt 233,Doug Johnson 200, Wayne Moon 216-204, Boylee

Inocente 204-212, Dominic Antonio 212-200, Fale Sula216, Billy Scott 220, Ellis Houston 200-203, Al Ortiz 200,Curtis Whaley 215, Al Cowens 204, Chazz Elgin 208,Vince Cervantes 210, Jerry Hayes 214-220, Earl Hullett203, Ivory Herd Jr. 203-207, Cecil Knighton 209, TonyMorones 209-204, Rick Llaneta 222, Pre Collier 203, DonKelly 212.

WEDNESDAY MIXED FIVEDaryl Brandt 201-175-227/603, Doug Johnson 258-204-

216/678, John Lynch 222-249-201/672, Doug Sanders225-214-171/610, Shannon Santos 217-222-244/683,Tommy Stockberger 218-202-279/699, Mike Dieterich203, Richard Dubuke 254, Guy Hunsinger 203-203, SteveLizotte 204, Clyde Lumpford 222, Joan Lumpford 203,John Lynch 201, Tee Magee 206, Greg Mobley 215, MattMosley 220, Greg Nardo 200-210, Gary Nelson 210, TonyOrtiz 202, Jacoby Rudolph 209-209, Kevin Underwood207, Jerry Williams 225.

CAL STARSShonna Hernandez 198-159-183/540, Mattie Wyllie

188-166-149/503, Audrey Green 166-172-177/515, BetteJane Ricardi 145-135-238/518, Mary Martin 123-189-191/503, Alice Tavarez 165-181-158/504, Dottie Lawn 167-185-203/555, Darlene Hom 173-179-170/522, BettePhillips 157-143-215/515, Vi Wilson 181-162-158/501,Shantee Pittman 182-173-168/523.

FRIDAY NO-TAPDecember 22, 2006FINAL STANDINGS

1. Kyle VandenBerg 885 $63.002. Mike Pizarro 876 45.003. Eric Morris 864 30.004. Jim Plante 842 15.00

SIDEPOTS1. Mike Pizarro, hdcp. 324 34.002. David Ferguson, scr. 300 17.00 Sherman Joseph, scr. 300 17.003. Klye VandenBerg, hdcp. 317 34.00

3-6-9 POTNo winners, 96.00

INSURANCEArmando Ramos 34.00

SCRATCH SERIES POTEric Morris 837 34.00

NEXT TOURNAMENTDecember 29 at 1:00 p.m.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE BOWLERS HERE AT CAL BOWL!

Coming in 2007February 4th, 2007

Paramount Elks are sponsoring a Scotch Doubles Tournament

February 17th, 2007Valentine “No-Tap”

Hosted by Barbara Bishop

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JOWDY’S JOURNALby John Jowdy

In one of his recent articles, Dick Evans took a beating fromreaders when he expressed his belief that the surface of any ball, INANY SPORT, should not be altered under any circumstance, in-cluding SANDING.

Dick Evans is one of, if not, the most prolific bowling writers inthe history of the game. He has garnered more writing awards thananyone ever and continues to cover the sport on a greater scale thanany single individual in the game.

Unlike many bowling “know it alls”, Evans goes on to say thathis detractors were right when they said he didn’t know much aboutthe cover stocks on bowling balls and other criticisms directed hisway. However, since Evans and I are the best of friends, I feelcompelled to come to his defense in responding to some of hiscritics.

First of all, we must realize that some bowlers, who advocatethe use of sandpaper, defend this practice because it affords theman edge or aids them in overcoming slicker lane conditions. Pleasenote that I used the term “some bowlers”, which references bowlerswho lack the talent or capability of making hand/release adjust-ments to overcome changing lane conditions.

While I can not physically demonstrate my point due to anarthritic hand problem, I have acquired the reputation of beingsuccessful in coaching pros and amateurs for over 30 years, whichincludes the art of skillfully changing hand positions and speed toachieve a desired ball reaction.

I am well aware of different cover stocks, core configurations,and drilling patterns that are all designed to simplify scoring in thegame. This is called progress. Bowlers who apply these methodscorrectly become successful. However, I totally object to tamper-ing with the surface of ANY ball to increase friction on the lanes.I’ve lost tract of the years when the practice of “toying” with thesurface of bowling balls passed ABC regulations. Prior to that time,this was an absolute NO, NO. Also, previously prohibited, was thedrilling of an additional hole to balance the outside weight of theball.

It’s been too long to recall the exact year or dates that ABC lostcontrol of regulations governing outlandish scores. It has becomeincreasingly apparent that any rules or regulations that were ineffect prior to the present assault on scoring records have beenabandoned and ignored; including SANDING the surface of a ball.

Consequently, I’d like to respond to two of the letters sent toDick Evans, wherein, he is chastised for his lack of knowledgeregarding bowling balls. Naturally, both of these gentlemen are seri-ous bowlers; one, a German bowler, the other, an American. Eachhas a different take on today’s game; the German suggesting a defen-sive measure for match play, the American apparently protectinghis turf by displaying greater defense of sanding balls than he is inthe preservation of PURITY AND INTEGRITY in the game.

First, I’d like to address an avid bowler from Germany whowrote, “ it is illegal to alter the surface of a ball during competition”.He further states, “but who cares? Just get another ball with an-other surface! Use an EPX-T1 and change the pattern on the lane injust three shots. I think this possibility makes this game more inter-esting! The more challenging it is, the more fun. I hope more peopleapply the knowledge of changing the pattern to stop his rival. If therival is better than me, he will change his shot too.”

With all due respect to this gentleman, when did bowling be-come a defensive game? I was always under the impression that inbowling, just as it is in golf, there is NO defense in bowling; thedefense is the lane, not your opponent. Whoever scores the highestis the victor; that is, unless you deliberately attempt to overcomeyour rival by tampering with the approach or through physicalforce.

The American player is obviously a very good bowler who hascompeted with some of the best players in the PBA Midwest re-gion. He is very knowledgeable bowler in the intricate phases of thegame. However, he chastises Mr. Evans regarding his objections tosanding balls with the following statement…”Your comparisons toother sports belay your lack of technical expertise in the sport.When was the last time they applied so much oil to a basketballcourt that it wouldn’t bounce? When was the last time they appliedso much oil to a golf course that the ball would simply slide on theground and not roll? This happens at bowling events, as lane condi-tions change throughout the event.”

With all due respect to this gentleman, I fail to see his compari-son of oil application on bowling lanes to oil on a basketball court.However, the game of golf is a fairer equation. Fairways can benarrowed, with high grass increasing the difficulty of salvaging anerrant shot. Trees, sand traps and water can be placed in perilouspositions. Cups are set in undulating positions and placed in differ-ent areas from day to day in professional events. These obstaclesare akin to the various invisible oil patterns in PBA tournamentsand present a more appropriate comparison.

This gentleman goes on to state,” When competing in an event,it is of ultimate importance for a bowler to match up his ball reac-tion with the lane condition applied by the tournament staff, similarto a golfer changing the angle of a golf club. (9 to 3 iron). This can beaccomplished by using a different ball or changing the surface of thebowling ball. Changing the surface of a bowling ball allows for morevariety in a bowlers arsenal without spending exorbitant amountsof money on equipment. In the future, I would suggest you researchyour topics before writing. You have made a declaration of a verytechnical nature regarding a sport that it is obvious you have limitedto no technical knowledge.”

Excuse me….This is pretty harsh on one of the most venerableand knowledgeable writers in the history of bowling. My answer tothis critic/bowler, “ if you were as proficient as a bowler as DickEvans is a writer, you would be the leading player on the PBA tour.”First of all, you want to equate bowling ball reaction to a golferchanging the angle of a golf club (9 to 3). Golfers are allowed 14clubs; all designed for various distances and loft. All are legal. BUT,they cannot add extra notches in the club heads nor can golfers useballs with extra dimples that are not sanctioned by the PGA.

Now, going back to bowling ball reaction, have you been watch-ing the PBA tour lately?” Several weeks ago, Norm Duke, bowlingin the title match, suddenly lost his carry playing an outside line forfive frames. He fell behind over 30 pins to one of the great match

play bowlers on tour, MikaKoivuniemi. Did Duke panic?Did he rush to the paddock foranother ball? No way, Jose.Duke did what all great bowlersdo. He merely moved inside,changed speeds, hand position,and struck out all the way to winthe tournament. This is called“adjustment”, which is acquiredthrough experience and knowl-edge.

Two weeks later, Duke an-nexed his 25th PBA title by pol-ishing off four opponents, allwhom played an inside line.Norm persevered by stickingwith his outside end-over-endshot and took advantage of whatthe lane gave him This is whatsets apart players like Duke,Barnes, Tommy Jones, WalterRay, and other accomplishedPBA members from playerswho forsake hand and speedpositions in favor of sandpaperand a boatload of bowling balls.

Personally, I’d like to see thePBA ban the practice of sandingbowling balls. Does this seemlike a harsh or rigid rule? If so,bowling fans may recall objec-tions to the use of sandpaper byone of the of the most funda-mentally sound bowlers in thehistory of the game, Brian Voss.

Long live great Hall of Famebowling writers like Dick Evans.

Long live bowlers who havemastered the art of hand andspeed control to place them-selves among the immortals ofthe game.


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Southwest Bowlby Ken Del Conte

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WINNETKA — Wow! The calendar says it’s Decemberbut what beautiful weather we’ve been having here in South-ern California. It feels like summer. Don’t bring out yourshorts yet. I don’t want to spoil things for you, the forecastcalls for some of that wet stuff ...rain. It’s been so dry we cancertainly use it. Good for the plants and clean the air.

The scores were reported from the bowlers here atCanoga Park Bowl so let’s see how they are doing.

Phil-Am: Philip Gayatin 211/569, Hocson Chua 212/553,Donald Lavares 213/539, Helen Ventenilla 200/534.

Viva Las Vegas: Rick Greenzweight 214-237-278/729,Curtis Litzenberger 222-246-249/717, James Smith Jr. 200-203-215/618, Dan Kline 212-223/616, Kathy Litzenberger193/524.

Monday Nite Live: R. Greenzweight 210-258-223/691,Dale Johnson 222-226-226/674, Tom Miller 234-243/644,Dan Onestinghel 234-200/626, Lucy Tralla 206/568, CarolCasuga 523.

First Lutheran: Rick Godin 266-236/695, Carol Enochs227/576, Steven Schulkin 223.

River Maniacs: Trevor Stoy 218-224-279/721, JohnnieEnglehart 268-214-236/718, Jason Kalmanson 214-237-237/698, Ray Stoy 230-226-228/684, Chris Robinson 225-231-213/669, Tyler Stoy 235-257/656, Andre Hebert 203-212-234/649, Scott Shiraiwa 224-214-206/644, Hank Patten258/640, Dan Dixon 224-232/624, Monise Kelly 223-211/614.

Comedians: Robert Battle 234-268-231/733, RickHoffman 233-258-227/718, David Guilmette 228-243-236/707, Chris Robinson 234-223-231/688, Dan Stipkovich 209-257/665, Mark May 237-234/662, Dan Kline 209-224-221/654, David Baquero 205-209-236/650, Gary Anderson 211-254/639, Carol Asher 233-201/613, Jan Sandman 571, JudyValazza 201/564, Pat Campbell 507.

Tuesday Pick A Ball: (4-games) Sweeper scores — BillWilliams 249/899, Allan Nathan 245/838, Marsha Williams192/735, Sharon Weger 214/719, Lori Bans 704, LenHaydock 206/738. Youth: Aaron Steinberg 257/2005, KevinGross 227, Daniel Williams 220, Gus Reveles 213. Thenext league starts on January 9 at 7:00 p.m. See you there.

Pinbusters: Jean Bomar 192/523, Sharon Dancygier 201/522, Susan Barnhart 200.

Copper Bucket: Gary Reed 245-207-220/672, SmokeAckart 222-265/664, Mike Johnson 203-215-214/632, SteveKatz 214/606, Rusty Yeager Jr. 226, Casey Ford 228, JustinRosa 221.

Newcomers: Warren Plouffe 275-208/666, VonnaMiscovich 140/341.

500 Classic: Teresa Lauer 214-215/622, Georgia Garey225-222/609, Marsha Williams 564, Joan Bremberg 554,Mary Lauer 213/546, Gean Hubbard 220/538, MarianMcWilliams 534, Carol Casuga 529, Lisa Sheeran 202/522,Candy Adams 508.

B’nai Brith: Jay Rosen 246-267-278/791, Joel Tetreault265-248/687, Doug Baillie 266-223/657, Mark Fienberg 258-207/654, Jay Davies 226-236/649, Steve Horenstein 248-212/642, Ernie Johnston 212-233/629, Tom Flynn 213-226/612, Roman Agiert 259/606, Joey Agiert 214.

Pizza & Bowl: Daniel Giegoldt 204-266/654, Nick Gemora225-204/622, Sherry Jensen 134/365.

The Classics: Ream Luttrell 222-245/638, Tim Stake 204-238/630, Louie Enriquez 219-254/628, Mike Witt 203-203-213/619, Jerry Lovell 227-213/612, Mike Enriquez 219-202/607, Scott Loudon 214/583, Sami Scott 200/576, Pam Blake203/549, Tina Enriquez 210-202/548, Sharon Enriquez 201/537, Pam Findl 536.

That’s all for this week. Here’s wishing all of you highbowling scores in 2007 along with good health and happi-ness.

Canoga Park Srs.WINNETKA — Hi. Hope ev-

eryone enjoyed their holidaycelebrations. Let’s sit backand relax while we see whomade the Senior LeagueStars of the Week list hereat Canoga Park Bowl.

Funtimers: Rick Greenz-weight 218-237/646, Al Reis-wig 202-218/598, Dave Folck206-224/593, Carolyn Scherz-berg 223-212/590, Hung-LayQuon 199/584, Vern Schmidt204/565, Murl Dezotell 212/528, Bertha Willard 181/505,Eleanor Weaver 197/489,Candy Adams 175/478, Jack-ie Becker 169/475, DonnaMae Brown 183/460, MarilynBigman 162/458, Marge He-bard 191/437.

39’Ers Senior Trio: MelNeiditch 258-234-226/718,Dave Folck 237-288/715, RickGreenzweight 255-237/685,Scotty Alavazo 236-238/653,Hung-Lay Quon 229-206-200/635, Don Segien 218-224/635,Roger Chartrand 214-223/626, Mel Mohr 254/625, AlReiswig 209-224/615, JerryAmbrosini 216-210/595, Lar-ry George 209/595, Bob King214-210/587, Bob Adams 214/583, Mary Lauer 201-200/583,Cal Vogt 234/581, HomerHammond 233/580, CarolynScherzberg 202/563, CarolWareberg 177/479, Kay Leovy187/469, Vicke Blaiwes 191/468, Lee Murray 171/462,

Del Rosa Srs.SAN BERNARDINO — We

couldn’t have asked for amore beautiful Christmasday weatherwise. Hope youhad a good day.

The senior scores keeppouring in here at Del RosaLanes so let’s check themout.

Golden Goodies: FrankLong 512, John Ballman 512,Les Gray 192, Betty Zoz 486,Marianne Heidecke 192.

Young At Heart: SteveBoyer 244/572, Bob Lee 204,Richard Snow 203, FrankDeLuca 200, DorothyWelcher 179/473.

Park & Rec.: Joe Strinati211/555, Adolph Burkhalter212, Cari Burris 205/550.

Afternooners: RichardGomez 218/600, Robert Rob-les 221, Frank Long 217, CariBurris 212-212/614.

That’s all for this year.Here’s wishing all you se-niors a new year full ofstrikes and good friend-ships.

Sylvia Kesilis 183/457, FredaLeibson 156/450, Beryl Perry181/449, Lil Baker 155/448,Bernice Nixon 164/445, EdieGoldberg 171/443, CharlotteMarcoe 163/432, Doris Sim-mons 163/428, Pat Mohr 162/428.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy Holidays!It’s me again, your boy Wil, with all the news that’s fit to print!

While some of the leagues are off for the holidays, there are stillsome shooters around, and putting up scores, as u will soon see.

555 SCRATCH: Del Ingram 245-210-254/709, Tariq Shamsid-Deen 289-212/681, Bill Cowens, Jr 235-221-215/671, Curmit Fos-ter 205-263/663, Robert (RMF)McFadden 211-235/645. For theladies, Angela Williams led the way with 210-254/635, and KimCato flirted with perfection with a 297.

D.P.S.S: Aaron Beckett 234-268-231/723, Willie Montgomery249-251/675, Gary Duncan 234-220/650. Ladies: Ruby Blake 200-219-221/640, Pam King 205-249/640, and Deborah Sanders 212-237.

SENIORS AND FRIENDS: Ed Hurst 229-268-223/720, EdMatthews 223-215-217/655, Horace Jackson 215-252/642.

TAX MAN ON WHEELS: It was ladies night as Pam King wasthe high shooter for the night with 278-236-205 for a nice 719series, overshadowing the other “PK” in the league, PrewittKinnermon, who was no slouch himself that night, posting scoresof 290-225/690. Others putting up numbers that night were John(Mr. B) Brenson 279-225/692, VJ Flores 259-265/689, and Ivan(Da Franchise) Moore 268-206-200/674. Others scoring well thatnight were Ken Thompson 278, Ardis Jackson 267, Rodney Beverly251, and Roberta Dunn represented for the ladies with a nice 243.

Here’s wishing all readers a safe, happy, and prosperous NewYear. See u in 2007

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National Deaf Bowling NewsKietz Helped Secure 1974 P/C DeafInvitational Classic Held in Downey

by Connie MarchionieDOWNEY—Recently a fellow friend and columnist Frank Kietz

faxed me the score sheet of his games he bowled at his 90th birthdayparty held in his honor at Forest Lanes. In his third game he startedwith 6 strikes in row and finished with a 265 game. WOW! for a 90years old white haired kid. I wish I would do the same when I get to90.

I recalled back in 1973, I found out that a deaf man who movedto California from New York had a screw machine company inSouth Gate. The man, Bruce Clary an ardent bowler himself waslooking for someone to run a big money tournament for deaf bowlers.We did not know each other.

So since Frank Kietz lived in South Gate, worked as sportswriter for Huntington Park Signal and was a director for SoutheastDistrict B.A. and knew me as an experienced deaf tournamentdirector, I asked him to talk to Clary and recommend me to run it.Kietz succeeded and Clary accepted, then Kietz introduced me toClary.

Clary wished for a $5,000 first place step ladder finals like thePBA used but I explained it would not work unless we charged$100.00 entry fee which the deaf could not afford. It was settled onan $8,000 added with $2,000 1st place, with an affordable $25.00entry fee, 3 days 1974 Labor-Day weekend tournament. One con-cern was sandbaggers, so entrants were to get their 4 years averagesverified and use the highest one.

Then the rest is history, NDBA-P/C Deaf Invitational Classichad the largest entry with 603 and prize money close to $21,000.00paid to 223 places. The memorable tournament was held at thedefunct 60 lanes Wonderbowl Downey. Bowling balls were weighedbefore bowling. Kietz as Southeast District BA director got a crewto do the weighing.

The tournament $2,000 winner was Ralph Osborne, Knoxville,Tenn. who beat the late Clyde Ketchum, Seattle, WA ($1,500).Bruce Clary, himself placed 3rd for $1,250 and Ronald Johnson,Minneapolis, MN 4th $1,000.

After the tournament Clary’s company treated the bowlers to abanquet and show of magicians at Biltmore Hotel in downtown LosAngeles where the champion was presented his trophy, jacket andcheck. Kietz feted (celebrated) with us as part of this successfultournament.

Several months after the tournament Clary closed his company.He had retired and is now living in Las Vegas.

DEGROFF HITS 280/750 AT MISSION HILLS BOWLMISSION HILLS—I got a fax telling me that last Thursday Ken

DeGroff shot games of 224-246-280 for 750 in his 6 PM league atMission Mills Bowl.

Well 2K bug passed us over again! Hooray, with this we hopeyou are all reading this in the New Year with a new zest about life.NFL playoffs are in full force and the year is 2007. There is onething that is not certain; league winners. We are only at the half waypoint in many leagues, therefore many of you can still make it to thetop.

PINZ ADULTS:With the new 2 double O plus 2 pennies and a nickel upon us we

can all take advantage of the fact that we are still happy and healthy.So get those games to optimum and let’s finish this season strong.Here are last year’s final scores:

Tavern Guild: Ed Dusseau 203 211 233-647, Jeff Pifko 205200-604, Jay Johnson 221-595, Richard Meza 209-590, MichaelPerez 224-576, David Quam 243-557

Twilighters: Phil Cody 232 242-652, Laurie Faso 266 200-651,Larry Schneider 204 213 203-620, Arnel Adordioncio 242-613, JimMoore 243 200-612, George Cruz 222-604

Kings and Queens: Kevin Collins 220 212 243-675, QuincyBurgers 201 213-612, John Harnois 215-577, Russ Wolkoff 196-571, Steven Newton 225-568

Funseekers: Damond Taylor 253-651, Ed Dusseau 259-640,Mike Gaimaro Jr 216 234-635, Frankie Lozivina 252-628, DavidDittlinger 232-620, Mitch Rosen 225 209-612

S.C.B.L.: Have a great holiday.PINZ JRS.:

Juniors your back and we are waiting to see what you can do. By“we” I mean the adult bowlers that have been bowling while youwere away. Show us what you got.

PINZ SENIORS:The holidays couldn’t bring your scores down. You guys have

only one thing on your mind: bowling great. Good job and have agreat new year, it’s another year and another chance to show us youare still her and kicking. Here’s the scores:

Happy Timers: Gary Olsen 231-595, Jack Burkenheim 210203-561, Sol Karnovitz 195-531, Charlene 195-531, Fausto Rondan184-522

Breakfast Club: Myrna Schiffman 189-538, Vicky Rastocky171-500, Elayne Klein 181-484, Donna Klein 182-482, Marion Weis193-481

Coffee & Donuts: Pauline Lipin 212-536, Arleen Wiener 212-509, Hildegard Miller 177-463, Dorothy West 163-446, ShirleyAbramson 166-443

Pin Pals: Karen Collier 176-466, Diana Bassi 147-408Joslyn Seniors: Sol Stein 223-576, Gary Olsen 215-529, Lee

Waldorf 182-490Senior Social: Gary Olsen 206 207-558, George Linsacum

176-507, Charlene 173-427Bowler of the Week: This week we want to acknowledge a

special bowler. This gentleman has been bowling here for over tenyears and has been through our junior program and now bowls in theadult leagues. Nathan Burger has been our star of the week. Duringhis great week Dan Sweet, night manager extraordinaire, has beenquoted “I can’t believe a bowler of this stature has been untappedby the PBA”. Well we echo his thoughts.

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Thomas Licauco was veryexcited to win his first NABItournament. He is from the SanFernando Valley area (driving 70miles to bowl), so this win wasespecially “sweet”. Thomas hasbeen a NABI member, startingout in San Diego NABI since1999. He bowls in a league atMission Hills Bowl. Besidesbowling, he likes to shoot pool,play basketball, and play TexasHold’em. Thomas wants tothank his good friends whocheered him on, Noli Valdeleon,Louie Baello and DonatoQuintangon.

Besides winning $1,000 withoptional upgrade of $400 and$100 extra for wearing a NABIshirt, Thomas will receive a newchampion shirt and entry intothe Tournament of Championsat the NABI Nationals held atThe Orleans in Las Vegas, July2007.

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SIDEPOTS — $50.00 EachJay Shackelford, Brent Evans, ThomasSmith, Donato Quintangon, Guy Clear, EdWorthley and Noli Valdeleon (threesidepots).

CALIFORNIA STATE BOWLINGCONGRESS IS FORMED

by Robert L. BrownOn April 14, 2006, California’s Secretary of State Bruce

McPherson affixed his signature to Articles of Incorporation for theCalifornia State BowlingCongress. The name of the Corporationshall be referred to in their literature as CSBC.

CSBC’s website, www.cabowling.com has a comprehensive sum-mary of purpose and objectives. Included on the website is a letterfrom the CSBC President, Mr. Robert Allender. He lists benefits ofand reasons why California bowlers would enjoy and consider CSBCmembership. Mentioned is an Awards Program for bowlers of vary-ing skills — youth, adult and senior bowlers. Sanction fees are set at$12.00 a year. Competition is strictly within the boundaries ofCalifornia. Envisioned is Local CSBC Associations and leaguesplus mamy CSBC local, regional and State Tournaments.

No affiliation with United States Bowling Congress (USBC) orCalifornia USBC Association and California State Bowling Con-gress (CSBC) will be established. The CSBC is an entity unto itselfwith no affiliation with any other organization.

Information regarding the new organization plus Applicationsfor Membership are available on the CSBC website.

NOTE: I, Robert L. Brown, am a Contributing Writer for BOWL-ING WORLD. I am not a member nor do I endorse CSBC. I submitthe article strictly as a news item and with approval from CSBC’sPresident.

We want to congratulate JayShackelford for an awesome 277game with 11-in-a-row. Jay willreceive a 11-in-a-row plaquefrom USBC. Nice going, Jay!

We also want to express oursympathy to Guy Clear on theloss of his father. His dad lovedto come to the tournaments towatch his son bowl, and tell thedirectors his jokes. He will bemissed!

Our stepladder started outwith Brent Evans bowling ErickLam. Brent bowled a 210 toErick’s 241. Erick then bowled

Ed Worthley. Ed bowled a 234to Erick’s 250. Erick kept onrolling when he beat Guy Clear’s207 to his 220. Erick then had tobowl our top qualifier, ThomasLicauco. Erick bowled a 197 tothe 239 that Thomas bowled towin the tournament.

We want to thank all of ourbowlers for participating in ourtournament amidst all theirChristmas activities. We appre-ciate every one of you!

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Here’s our 2006 final report of high league scores.Handicap Doubles: Sam Frisby 268-256-247/771, Corky

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Slots Of Fun: Rick Maclaren 221-201/609, AngelaHancock 187/520.

Weekend Rollers: Mike Nakunz 231-234-289/754, NachoHernandez 225-221/641, Tom Neal 232-215/640, JasonLaguna 217-237/637, Joe Contreras 214-238/634, JackHamner 236-217/632, Marty Nakunz 224-225/630, AlanRubio 223-207/622, Roger Delos Reyes 218-238/615, MikeContreras 202-219/612, Jennifer Nakunz 242/623, TeresaVest 202.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! To those of you who like tobowl scratch tournaments, we’ll see you on New Year’s Dayfor our Scratch 5-Gamer at 10:30 a.m. check-in time.

ANAHEIM — We hope you’ve all made your reservationsfor our New Year’s Eve Moonlight Color Of Money here atLinbrook Bowling Center. Spots are filling fast. For only $25you’ll be here to ring in the New Year with bowling, prizes,finger foods, party favors, fun and more. It all starts with acheck-in at 8:00 p.m., bowling at 8:30 p.m. Come join thecelebration!

Here are the weekly high scores...3’s Company: Karen Bagnall 203-216, Dell Wellner 201,

Dee Spargur 200.R.C.R.C.: Tito Lasalle 216.Executive Doubles: David Haskell 202-243-222/667,

Mike Keogh 237-220-204/661, Lloyd Thierry 235-205, MikeWhite 234, Tony Banks 216, Lisa Somma 202-200.

Jacks & Jills: Hurley Dee 209, Eddie Soliman 206, RudyTomaneng 204, Jovet Soon 203, Romy Villalobos 202, FredFouts 202.

Just Desserts: David Soifer 220-204/607, Jack Pedre211, Jose Gonzalez 204, Ralph Tanner 203, Frank Mundi Jr.202, Mary Mundi 204.

Golden Nuggets: Bob McGraw 215, Mike Hardy 210.Go For Nine (no-tap): Joe Zeuli 278-233-232/743, Tony

Angulo 211-241-243/695, Gus Glissman 222-278/674, CarlAdinolfi 201-211-221/633, Ike Eisenacher 251, Fran Stern234-214/636.

Party Timers: Garrett Heffner 269-204-264/737, TimBlough 234-254-215/703, Ben Philalack 257-235-200/692,EJ Rogers 215-226-214/655, David Haskell 236-215/647,Patti Brode 225-213/616, Denise Bayne 236-204, LadineJones 207, Theresa Spink 200.

Rowdies: Kelly Woolpert 206, Mike Crumley Sr. 201.Anaheim Nisei: Al Ogata 225-211/601, Terry Vonachen

213, Sandy Viloria 211, James Michiuye 204, DaveLautherboren 203.

525 Ladies Classic: Cora Bussey 214, Betty Saienni 201.Nikkei: Gil Barcoma 200-213-203/616, Bill Yamaguchi

202-236, Leo Asuncion 221-203, Sandy Viloria 209-216,Yosh Hasegawa 202-211, June Hasegawa 204.

Thursday Mixed Seniors: Rudy Espinosa 223, Vic Divito220-204, Bill Swanson (sub) 202-205.

Magnolia Teachers (no-tap): Florencio Batalon 253,Brendan Shields 229, Chrys Shields 204.

7-11 Vegas: Chris Davey 258-223-268/749, Ben Philalack266-290/749, Luis Damian 212-205-211/628, Joe Dantas205-224/621, Dave Wright 247/616, Josie Angeles 212.

Grey Panthers: Mike Warr 215, Vic Davito 202, RobertShank 202.

Junior Scratch Singles: Valerie Matsumoto 201-246-229/869, Aaron Wilson 216-205-256/846, Robert Albrecht 266-211, Mark McLeod 206-200.

Vegas Party: Stan Evans 235-248-249/732, Mike Keogh214-232-246/692, Marty Evans 247-243/665, Dan Duarte217-214-227/658, Bill Powell 214-235/628, Melody Ritchie201-214, Janet Olarte 212.

T.G.I.F.: Mike Wagner 246/611, Casey Jones 215-244/610,Jason Watt 232, Pat Jones 225, David Hutchinson 215.

Saturday Vegas Special: Chris Molina 233-242/653,Ralph Garcia 267, David Molina 208-201.

4-4 Vegas: Brian W. Parker 217-223/609, Joe Lawrence225, Norm Walker 214, Michael Barcenas 210, BillMcFeggan 207, Sandy Batalon 214.

Senior No-Tap results: (12-19-06) 34 entries @ $9=$306.34 linage @ $4.50=$153. 34 prize fund @ $4.50=$153. 333-6-9 @ $1=$33. Place money—1st Ed Hermance 826 $33,2nd Terry Brent 808 $24, 3rd Ely Cruz 790 $18, 4th JohnPhillips 786 $12, 5th Tony Chaco 785 $6.50. Sidepots—1stgame, hdcp.: 1st Ed Hermance 292 $8, 2nd Tony Chaco288 $6, 3rd Terry Brent 278 $4.50. 2nd game, scr.: 1st CarlAdinolfi 286 $10, 2nd Terry Brent 278 $7, 3rd John Phillips263 $5.50. 3rd game, hdcp.: 1st Henry Urada 291 $8, 2ndEd Hermance 289 $6, 3rd Dick McKenzie 287 $4.50. 3-6-9Carryover $340+$33 added. Tony Chaco won $150. NewTotal: $223.

Happy New Year bowlers. Stay healthy and bowl well.

You Can Call Him “Mr. Rogers”by Roberta McNaught

ANAHEIM—In this writer’s opinion, E.J. Rogers is not onlyone of the nicest young men in bowling, he is also an outstandingbowler. Last week in the 590 Classic, he showcased his abilities byleading the league with a 992 series on games of 279, 213, 221 &finishing up with another 279. E.J. also reached his goal of LeagueHigh Average with 211. Keep up the good job “Sweet Boy.”

More weekly highs were: Ron Marcus 246/892, Gino Vassallo255/887, Frank Bellinder 243/876, Jim Upton 246/854, Janine Ditch227/853, Rose Williams 236/852, Jerry Knight 237/847, John Phillips215/823, Rod Cantrell 224/818, Lloyd Thierry 255/811, Ron Co-rona Jr. 236/811, Shig Shozi 226/804, Tony Chaco 220/804, EvaMunson 219/804, Larry Green 255/801, Carl Adinolfi 243, ReyOrtiz 234, Tom Stearn 229, Orlando Vanegas 225, Ron Douglass224, Nancy M. Smith 224/ Johnny Munson 222, Ed Harris 221, EdHermance 220, Janet Anderson 217, Joy McGregor 216, BobMcGraw 216, Ronny Thompson 215, Ron Mahler 213, JohnVelasquez 213, Gene Plotnick 212, Kerry Wright 212, David Wright211, Marie Barbush 208, Bob Gosnell 208, Diane Salinas 204, FredVoysey 202, & Carolynne Schley 200.

Happy New Year fellow bowlers. May it be a healthy and happyone for us all?

Phyl KnollBarbara McFadden

Frank WeilerDick Evans

Missy BellinderSue Mellott

Nickie PembertonJaime Ferry

Dennis StephensonLewis WisemanDiane Leseberg

Brad DomesTom Ferry

Jim GoodwinSheri Dyer

Linda JohnsonElaine Van Otten

Agnes DuffyBob AllenderLee Higgins

Joe LyouJim DressellJohn Jowdy

Bette AddingtonMary Lynly

Alice MeglemreKen Del Conte

Carrie WolfeMary CassinSteve Brode

John DaleidenBig Mike

Dick SandersLen Mal

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Brian CarmichaelJohn Elston

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Roberta McNaughtGary Kelly

Tish PlotkinChris PilosStacy RiderBob SmithBert Stain

Quinn MonicalNorris TurnerJim KoeningsRandy MyersDavid Gordon

Connie MarchioneOtha Stubblefield

Matt JonesLori Yamasaki

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