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Page 10 | Thursday, June 24, 2010 | THE BOWLING NEWS Kickoff the League Season! RENT-A-LANE SPECIALS SUNDAYS 9AM-11AM $18.00 PER HOUR 11AM-1 PM $20.00 PER HOUR TUESDAYS 9AM-5PM $18.00 PER HOUR INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES LEAGUE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE ASK ABOUT OUR KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES Family owned and Independently operated for 37 years 1114 S. Main Duncanville 972-298-7143 fax: 972-709-5677 redbirdlanes@sbcglobal.net Brunswick Westcreek Lanes 3025 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76133 817-294-0501 PIN POINTS TO PONDER By CHUCK PEZZANO For the first time the official Hall of Fame inductions of new United States Bowling Congress hall members were held outdoors at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, TX. Some say the event was held outside to keep the featured honoree, Marshall Holman, cool. One one of the most controversial bowlers on tour, he also was hailed as one of the best, among his 22 titles being two PBA Tournaments of Champions and a pair of U.S. Open crowns as well as one of the top 10 money winners for 11 seasons and Player of the Year recognition. All this came despite suspensions, disagreements with rules that at times kept him out of action and competition that pit him against Earl Anthony and Mark Roth in the prime of their glory days. Holman quickly became known as the Medford Meteor after his home town in Oregon and for his fiery and unpredict- able actions. It is difficult to determine if Holman was as ill mannered as it seemed or whether it was part of a mind set and style guaranteed to gain attention and upset opponents. The PBA Tour of Holman’s era was a far cry from later years. Bowling was the new kid pro sport on the rise with TV ratings in the clouds, and the sport took its role seriously. The night before a live TV final the qualifiers, usually five, went through a rigorous check list. They presented the clothes they were going to wear, slacks, shirts, even shoes and socks. Bowlers had the choice of colors based on their qualifying finish. In addition the PBA coordinator checked to make sure their head, sideburn and chin hair were within the limits formulated by PBA officials and the players tournament committee. Some of the rules seemed so stringent, they seemed silly but the sponsors loved rigid standards. At Brunswick Westcreek Coggins blasts 750, Shelton sizzles with 663 Youth bowler Taylor Coggins pounded out a high-powered 220-263-267 = 750 Adult/Youth series to take top honors on the leader board for the week at Brunswick Westcreek. April Shelton headed the ladies’ honor roll with a robust 245-185-233 = 663 Sunday Mix outing. HONOR ROLL Jonathan Redfield 277-689, Terri Tharp 486, Tony Williams 218-562, Kelli Lucas 118-302, David Neville 139-354, Brett Thomas 251-655, Coty Carter 258-673, Amanda Dominguez 214-613. Cameron Huey 199-394, Bethany Conrad 200-527, Dan Conrad 530, Monty Bowers 244-668, Ginny Martin 189-504, Gene Gaspar 266, Pat Currie 257, Don Thompson 287-695. Luther Mayfield Jr. 144-345, Edgar Allen 200-566, Luther Mayfield III 190-504, Nigra Burnett 186-508, Beverly Butler 192-526, Daniel Burnett 202-531, Mallory Owen 160-432. Jeff Hamlin 229-595, Chuck Cox 223-634, Sheri Searle 96-269, Rob Searle 159-371, Ken Garber 230-572, Nick Garcia 190-487, Robby Owen 155-429, Nick Garcia 190-487. At Red Bird Billman books 694, Martin mints 614 Rob Billman’s rollicking 247- 215-232 = 694 Red Bird Men’s outing headed the honor roll for the week at Red Bird Lanes. Youth bowler Makensie Martin rolled a solid 211-211-192 = 614 High Roller series to lead the ladies. RED BIRD HIGHS Jimmie Parrish 175-488, Lauren Daniel 207-553, Rob Billman 237-610, Deanna Hoffman 205-535, Joseph Boner 267-622, Arthur Stangl 242-678. Len Cline 215-617, Judy Dillabough 178-488, Chris Lopez 225-657, Erica Ramsey 201-546, Robert Saunders 224-623, Lois Gibson 169-472, Larry Martin 258-657. Monica Diaz 134-385, Bradley Robinson 245-690, Monica Diaz 176-479, Frank Bell 255-681, Annette Bell 197-546, Florence Bates 138-383, Lois Gibson 187-514, Jennifer Farrell 204-555. So did TV producers and directors who were amazed when the biggest names in the game agreed to almost any request for special interviews or instruction pieces. But as time went on Guppy Troup wore his tailor-made pants, each leg a different color and Ernie Schlegel came up with his tux outfits, his custom buttons and the hair grew longer and from everywhere. And Holman? Well, Holman was Holman. He yelled. He grimaced. He snarled. He kicked at bowling devils only he seemed to see and he bewildered opponents and audiences with bodily gestures that defied definition but defined a new style. These days, Holman looks back in amusement, creating more discussion as to whether he was the bad boy he seemed. “I didn’t know what I was doing until after I did it,” recalls Holman. He hit bowling center walls with his bowling hand more than once or twice. His hand lost every time. But he always gave the fans a show beyond the athletic talents displayed by so many. In the ballot to determine the 50 greatest pro bowlers of all-time, he finished ninth. His actions gave his game and the pro game the little extra to take some of the robot like image to the human level. At 55 he made the USBC Hall, 20 years after he made the PBA Hall the first year he was eligible. Where is Holman now? He still lives in his home area, does an outstanding job as color man when TV bowling shows give him a second look. But his main enterprises are the income tax preparation franchises he and his wife operate. Holman is the expert at promotion and public relations in an area where he is a sports legend. And who can argue his expertise at numbers and skill in gaining people’s attention. 2010 PBA SENIOR SCHEDULE Aug. 9-12 PBA Senior Lake County Indiana Open Olympia Lanes, Hammond, IN Aug. 14-17 PBA Senior Decatur Open Spare Time Lanes, Decatur, IL Aug. 21-24 PBA Senior Jackson Open Airport Lanes, Jackson, MI
10 YEARS AGO Butch Soper captured his first PBA senior title in Seattle… Tommy Crouch of Sweeney won the SASBA in Port Arthur…Rick Lawrence won the PBA regional in Shawnee…John Tillotson took his fourth NABI win at Jupiter…Tam Wasson cruised to a 794 at Plano…Sammye Ragland ripped Showplace Garland with a 782…Michelle Feldman won the LBPT stop in Omaha…Jr. bowler Michael Mayo led at Red Bird with a 729. 20 YEARS AGO Dana Miller-Mackie won her second US Open in Michigan… Butch Calvert dropped a 695 at Triangle Lewisville…Kari Weems was the NTTB winner at Heart…Bo Bowden and Gregg Cathey won the Memorial Doubles at Triangle Irving…Kris Doyle had a 701 at Blazer…Roger Fikes led at Ridglea with a 663…Janet Wright was tops at Spare Time with a 566…Sandra Jo Shiery won the LPBT Ebonite Open…Larry Bilbrey was named DBA president. 30 YEARS AGO David Albright was out front at Preston Forest with a 606…Bobby Long chilled Big Town with a 707…John Martin came in with a 683 at Bronco…Archie Tepfer registered a 642 at Forum…Tommy Hudson and Pete Couture won the National Doubles…Holly Ginn burned FW All Star with a 673…Johnny Main socked Hart Bowl with a 762…Floyd Green was the TTBA winner at Cotton Palace. 2009-10 PBA REGIONAL SCHEDULE July 16-18 PBA Southwest/Midwest Region Jonesboro Super Regional, Jonesboro, Arkansas August 20-22 PBA Southwest Region Killeen Open, Killeen, TX August 27-29 PBA Southwest Region Greenville Open, Greenville, TX September 4-6 PBA Southwest Region Carol ‘Stormin’ Norman Pro Shop U Can Bowl 2 Del Mar Lanes Open, Houston, TX September 17-19 PBA Southwest Region Young & Pratt Austin Open, Austin, TX September 24-26 PBA Southwest Region Fort Smith Open, Fort Smith, AR September 24-26 PBA Southwest Region Fort Smith Senior Open, Fort Smith, AR At AMF Showplace Euless Marchello rounds up 778, Parish plasters 746 Mittag, Sapp 300 games Vince Marchello racked up a rousing 279-224-275 = 778 Full House league session to earn the top spot on the honor roll last week at AMF Showplace Euless. Ryan Mittag and Dan Sapp shared high-game honors as each recorded award-winning perfectos. Miki Jo Parish, compiled a thundering 223-245-278 = 746 Tuesday Trios session to lead the ladies’ high-set race. HONOR ROLL Dan Sapp 300-756, Josh Mittl 268-717, Don Pontecorvo 266-716, THE BOWLING NEWS | Thursday, June 24, 2010 | Page 11 Dan Sprinkle 268-688, Carl Spencer 278-680, Mike Cranfill 268-675, Jordan Vanover 226-637. John Sholar Sr. 234-628, Dale Gann 214-622, Clint Barton 228-609, Yolanda Garrett 236-658, Demetrya Wilson 224-617, Melissa Lewis 223-614. Terri Homme 216-595, Anna Jutson 215-591, Chelsea Herrera 193-551, Karen Reeves 201-549, Rica Velasquez 198-542, Carla Kilgore 224-534, Jo Russell 206-532, Barbara Seely 194-492. SENIORS Hoss Morgan 216-604, Al Mayfield 214-581, Shala Allen 179-494, Mary Poorman 171-474. At Brunswick Zone Watauga Bolejack lights up 770, Patzer pockets 672 Haydel aces 300 game Jonathan Bolejack’s chart-topping 770 Thursday Mixed series took top billing on the honor roll for the week at Brunswick Zone Watauga. Kris Haydel claimed highgame honors with an award-winning 12-bagger. Ginnette Patzer headed the ladies’ leader board with an outstanding 672 Mix It Up series. OTHER HIGH SCORES Ginnette Patzer 257, Derrick Lott 767, Christina Tucker 606, Mike Cepeda 703, Reanne Kaesberger 619, Tommy Winchester 614, Lisa Groschup 445. Derrick Lott 711, Sherry Holloway 527, Brandy Boylan 527, Wayne Holt 609, Jerry Kelly 712, Laura McIntosh 580, Lisa Head 547, Fred Gonzales 736, Debbie Fridley 532. Chris Hibbitts (PBA Experience, SAVOIE TAKES OVER Continued from Page 1 season, but did not seek the presidency this year The executive board ran the tournament last season. Most of the work for the year had been taken care of prior to Cramer’s death. Director Charles Tanner and Savoie ran the tournaments last season. Tanner said the new season will start July 8. 4 games) 934, Sarah Hibbitts (PBA Experience, 4 games) 709, Randy Demuth 658, Margaret Hull 542, Ross Dicapo 730, Julie McHugh 589. SENIORS Eddy Smith 604, Dot Rotruck 489, Chuck Rotruck 648, Ginnette Patzer 600. SPOTLIGHT Continued from Page 3 High Pot with a Twist league? It is 198. What is your all-time high average? 211. How long have you been bowling? I started bowling when I was nine in Torrance, CA. I stopped for about seven years, got married, needed something to do so I started bowling again. My two girls also bowled but found that it took up their Saturdays, so now they just bowl for fun. Most memorable bowling moment? When I shot my high game of 298 in 2008, I had the first 11 strikes but didn’t get the 300. How many leagues do you bowl? I bowl in two leagues and then sub in another on occasion. I really like to bowl, it can be more work than fun, but I enjoy it. Other thoughts on the big night? I had to change balls due to the ball I normally use had a flat spot in it, so I ended up having to throw the HP. Since then, everything has been going good. Terri’s tip of the week: Don’t get frustrated, it’s just a game! Have fun while you’re doing it, it’s easy to get frustrated when things aren’t going right, but just have fun. Mike Scalf This week’s high man was Mike Scalf. Mike posted a 239-247-300 = 786 Sportsman’s Trio series at Plano Super Bowl. We were unable to get a phone number for Mike to interview him for the Spotlight. Bowl Your Head Off Sunday through Thursday 9 PM to Close $2.29 + tax per Game per Person $1.00 Each Shoe Rental, Small Popcorn, Hot Dog and Small Soda plus Draft Beer Specials! Watauga 7301 Rufe Snow Drive, Watauga, TX 76148 817-485-2695
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