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Page 12 | Thursday, June 24, 2010 | THE BOWLING NEWS WEBB TAKES USBC Continued from Page 1 “I knew I had to bowl really good to beat Walter and fortunately for me, when I hit the pocket, I was striking. So that helps.” The win gave Webb his third career Senior PBA Tour major title, having also won the Senior U.S. Open in 2008 and 2009. He also won the PBA Senior Columbus Open in April. “This means everything to me, just like winning the Senior U.S. Open,” said Webb, who also has 20 PBA national titles to his credit. “I hadn’t won the U.S. Open on the national tour, but I’d come in second. I never won the Masters, but I had finished fourth. Now I’ve won all the majors on the Senior Tour, and it feels great.” For Williams, the loss to Webb was the end of a long string of victories. Williams started the double-elimination match-play bracket with a first-round loss to Hugh Miller, but bounced back to win 10 consecutive matches in the losers bracket. Williams reached the championship match by defeating top qualifier Peter Knopp of Bremen, Germany, Do You Remember? 696-539. After leading the tournament in qualifying, Knopp ended up third in the event. He dropped to the losers bracket with a 613-551 loss to Webb after winning five consecutive matches in the winners bracket. Kenny Parks of Hammond, IN, the 2008 Senior Masters champion, finished fourth after losing to Williams, 679-634. The 2010 USBC Senior Masters attracted a field of 298 of the top professional and amateur bowlers ages 50 and older. For more information on the USBC Senior Masters, visit BOWL.com. Championship Match – Williams, $8,000. Round 10 Losers – Knopp, $6,000. Round 9 Losers – Kenny Parks, $4,600. Round 8 Losers – Pete McCordic, Katy, TX, Henry Gonzalez, Colorado Springs, CO, $3,500 each. Round 7 Losers – Marc Lineberry, Camanche, IA, Robert Harvey, Boise, ID, $2,500 each. Round 6 Losers – Mike Eias, Lafayette, CO, Ross Packard, San Jose, CA, Marv Sargent, Temecula, CA, Kent Wagner, Palmetto, FL, $1,900 each. Round 5 Losers – Hugh Miller, Mercer Island, WA, Bo Goergen, Sanford, MI, Dale Traber, Cedarburg, WI, Michael Karch, Edgewood, WA, $1,500 each. Round 4 Losers – Harry Sullins, Chesterfield, MI, Charlie Tapp, Portage, MI, Christopher Keane, New City, NY, Joe Salvemini, Las Vegas, NV, Dave Soutar, Bradenton, FL, Les Shirwindt, Las Vegas, NV, Roger Kossert, Lithia, FL, David Eatmon, Ferndale, MI, $1,300 each. Round 3 Losers – Gary Hiday, Indianapolis, IN, Dick Baker, Las Vegas, NV, Barry Gurney, West Hills, CA, Dave Sill, Rockledge, FL, Mark Williams, Beaumont, TX, Bob Purzycki, Las Vegas, NV, Cliff Connors, Tempe, AZ, Gary Bessette, Summerdale, AL, $1,100 each. Round 2 Losers – Anthony Myers, Pensacola, FL, John Dudak, Orland Park, IL, Samuel Perrotta, Lincoln Park, NJ, Gary Morgan, Marietta, GA, Ron Winger, Las Vegas, Brian Brazeau, Ocala, FL, Robert Faragon, Schenectady, NY, Gary Dickinson, Edmond, OK, Howie Partell, Las Vegas, NV, Marc Scherlis, Littleton, CO, Darryl Bower, Middletown, PA, Keith Kolozsi, Las Vegas, NV, Donald Breihan, Columbia, SC, Tom Baker, King, NC, Rohn Morton, Portland, OR, Paul McCordic, Sugarland, TX, $1,000 each. Round 1 Losers – Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, SD, Bobby Johnson, Chillicothe, OH, Clark Poelzer, Arden Hills, MN, Jim Murtishaw, Menifee, CA, Brad Snell, Mount Prospect, IL, Dean Jones, San Marcos, TX, Warren Blankenship, Ardmore, OK, Bob Handley, Winter Park, FL, Vince Honeycutt, Buford, GA, John Di Santis, Wilmington, DE, Darwin Wilmer, Mesquite, NV, John Chapman, Canada, Greg Shields, Independence, MO, Noel Vazquez, Sacramento, CA, Don Fowler, Overland Park, KSPhillip Karwoski Sr., South Hadley MA, $950 each. MURRELL STEPS DOWN Continued from Page 1 the rest of the AMF team, will certainly miss her and wish her the very best.” Murrell said Donnie told her there would always be a job for her at Hurst. She said she would not rule out a return But her priorities right now include getting her health problems straightened out and getting her home in order. She said husband Lee, who is retired, has been doing a fine job with cooking and other chores but not in cleaning up.” As far as her health is concerned, Joy said the doctors are doing some nuclear testing on her. Murrell has had some other health woes. She broke a hip four years ago and injured her hand two months ago. She is not bowling well, but is still STEFANIE NATION Continued from Page 1 competing full time on the PBA Women’s Series, as well as, multiple other women’s and even men’s events throughout the year. This new position will require even more of her time with travel to ensure the success of many BPAA and USBC run events. “My long term goal is to increase awareness and participation of these events, along with the potential of developing more in the future,” said Nation. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to be involved within the industry and be able to be in touch with our members one on one.” Stefanie got her start into the sport at age six when her parents signed her and her brother Keith up for Saturday morning youth leagues. It was more of a hobby for her as she grew up as she was more involved with sports like volleyball, basketball and cross country. It wasn’t until her high school years when she began to get much more serious into bowling when at age 15, she made Junior Team USA for her first time. “When I went to Junior Gold in 1999 and made Junior Team USA at 15, it was at that moment I was hooked,” Nation said of her first big moment. “I had a taste of what elite junior bowling was all about and from that point I never looked back.” Like so many young bowlers, she worked at a local bowling center as she grew up, and spent countless hours after work practicing game after game on different things, working to get better. She knew it would take a lot of time and hard work to get to the top of the sport amongst the best where she wanted to be and was willing and motivated to do all it took. “I started seeing results after I started winning events at the local and state levels and trying. “I will bowl as long as I can stand up,” she said. She said she had always tried to make Hurst a familyoriented center. She knows her bowlers by first names. She also knows the shoe sizes for many of them who are always impressed with her warmth. On June 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. friends, family, employees, former employees and past and present bowlers are invited to attend an open house to wish Joy well and reminisce about the past. that kept me hungry for more,” said Nation. As a member of the bowling team at the University of Central Florida, Nation was a four-year standout, capping those years off as a 2006 All- American. She used her time at UCF to fully prepare her for where she is at today, both as a successful professional bowler as well as with the USBC and BPAA. “I’ve been fortunate to have gone to school and obtain a bachelors and masters degree and have made a decision that at this point in my life, I can give back to bowling in a different way aside from actually competing, hence my excitement for this new position,” said Nation about her time at Central Florida. It was all those times growing up that prepared Nation for her years competing amongst the best women bowlers in the world on the PBA Women’s Series. She wasted no time proving that she belonged out there when she won her first title at the 2008 Pepsi Viper Championship over Michelle Feldman. Being her first experience on live TV, she was understandably very nervous, but composed herself quite well to capture the title. “My mom and brother were in the audience so that was very comforting to know,” she said of being on TV. “Before I knew it I blinked and we were in the 10th frame and I knew I had won title. I was overwhelmed with emotion and I couldn’t hold back the tears. It was very special that my Grandma got to see me win before she passed,” she added. “She was always so proud of me and I know even now she’s still watching.” After adding a second title at the 2010 Early Anthony Memorial Classic, which also earned her a spot on the season ending PBA Women’s Series Showdown, where she finished third, it was announced that the PBA would not continue the Women’s Series as part of the many changes, leaving the future as a professional for Nation and other women’s professionals very uncertain. “The future of women’s bowling is definitely uncertain, but we can always be hopeful,” she said on future women’s professional bowling. In the mean time she will keep herself busy with her new position with BPAA, as well as other things not related to bowling. She’s currently training to compete in a triathlon this July with fellow Women’s Series competitor Shannon O’Keefe, as well as playing in a volleyball league, and just spending some much deserved time relaxing with friends at home in Texas. If and when women’s pro bowling gets going again, look for Nation to be right there competing again as one of the very best.
Murray captures 8-Game Scratch Tournament at Cowtown Bowling Palace Aaron Murray won the 8- Game Scratch Tournament held June 13 at Cowtown Bowling Palace. Murray averaged 238.6 for the eight games and claimed $700 for his victory. Rick Lawrence finished just seven pins behind Murray for second-place and cashed for $400. Other cashers were: 3. Amanda Beck, $320; 4. Bam Pride, $240; 5. Rudy Garcia Jr. $160; 6. Blaine Adkins, $100. Joe LeCroy was the high senior non-cash bowler and received $100. The June tournament showed 32 entries. The next tournament is scheduled for Sunday, July 18. 78th Texas State USBC Open Tournament As of June 13 TEAM EVENT Division 1 — 1. Bowl El Paso #1, El Paso, 3445; 2. Strize Zone Pro Shop, Fort Worth, 3382; 3. Red White Blue I, Fort Worth, 3380. Division 2 — 1. Tuff-E-Nuff, South Brazoria County, 3274; 2. Rampage, Houston, 3150; 3. Alley Cats, Dallas, 3123. Division 3 — 1. Boerne Kegel Meisters, San Antonio, 3155; 2. Deez Fluffy Nutz, Houston, 3040; 3. Express, Dallas, 3020. Division 4 — 1. The Odd Balls, Mainland USBC, 3068; 2. Strike Force, Kingsville, 2906; 3. Mixed Up, Killeen-Ft. Hood, 2876. Division 5 — 1. Old and Young, Abilene, 2751; 2. Here and There, Abilene, 2685; 3. SUDOCO, Inc., Scurry County, 2656. DOUBLES Division 1 — 1. Patrick Adams/ Steve Graeve, Fort Worth, 1565; 2. Michael Walters/Marcus Williams, Fort Worth, 1504; 3. Lewis Apperson/Steve Burns, Denton County, 1503. Division 2 — 1. Gerald Dewberry/William Allen, Dallas, 1503; 2. Gary Brenner/Geoffrey Bond, Houston, 1408; 3. Terence Arceneaux/John Arceneaux, Houston, 1388. Division 3 — 1. Kevin Barnes/ Jerry House, Dallas, 1,338; 2. James Johnson/Brett Hale, Brazos Valley, 1320; 3. Gerald Brooks/Lindy Conner, Kingsville, 1312. Division 4 — 1. Rodney Malin/ John Zapalac, Kingsville, 1369; 2. Nanette Fox/Michael Richardson, Cameron County, 1295; 3. Rudy Jimenez/Rolando Jimenez, Cameron County, 1285. Division 5 — 1. Jason Page/ David Evans, Polk County, 1196; 2. Rocky Strange/Michael Kelley, Baytown, 1166; 3. William Smith Jr./Ed Cantrell, Bowie County, 1159. SINGLES Division 1 — 1. Dino Castillo, Dallas, 845; 2. William Haverland, Dallas, 806; 3. Tyson Branangan, Dallas, 803. Division 2 — 1. Leo Stanley, Fort Worth, 770; 2. Johnny Morton, Montgomery County, 759; 3. Lindy Conner, Kingsville, 731. Division 3 — 1. Harry Griffi n, Dallas, 770; 2. Larry Jones, Houston, 749; 3. Joseph Solida, Bowie County, 736. Division 4 — 1. Reginald Chevalier, Houston, 724; 2. Vincent Newton, Brownwood, 723; 3. Charles Laird, Abilene, 712. Division 5 — 1. (tie) Monty Bryant, Kingsville, Tara Light, San Antonio, 678; 3. Russell Carr, San Angelo, 665. ALL EVENTS Division 1 — 1. Chris Johnson, Fort Worth, 2260; 2. Jeff Pahl, Austin, 2248; 3. Merv Parrish, Houston, 2221. Division 2 — 1. Lindy Conner, Kingsville, 2079; 2. Roger Schoiber, Houston, 2075; 3. Leo Stanley, Fort Worth, 2068. Division 3 — 1. Kris Dosser, Abilene, 2089; 2. Randy Moran, Waco, 2088; 3. Kevin Turner, Houston, 2083. Division 4 — 1. John Zapalac, Kingsville, 1956; 2. Alex Hermosillo, Abilene, 1882; 3. Rudy Jimenez, Cameron County, 1877. Division 5 — 1. Brett Hale, Brazos Valley, 1828; 2. (tie) Jimmy Jenkins, Dallas, 1784, Jeremy Dawson, Houston, 1784. (New scores in bold) It’s time to be thinking about Summer Leagues Call or check with your local center now to sign up At Cowtown Spotanski produces 783, Tallant polishes off 672 Wallace aces 300 game Jason Spotanski wrapped up the top score last week at Cowtown Bowling Palace by firing a power-packed 279/783 Ladies and Gents session. Brian Wallace nailed down high-game honors with an awardwinning 12-bagger. Youth bowler Katie Tallant lit up the ladies’ high-set board with a sky-high 236/672 Generation Gap set. THE BOWLING NEWS | Thursday, June 24, 2010 | Page 13 COWTOWN HIGHS Bill Ritsch 232-628, Marchell Cross 190-540, Randy Cross Sr. 233-618, Tony Schronce 262-715, Rachel Cantu 191-496, Ryan burns 237-656, Ryan Keplant 236-562, Jamie Brooks 671, Sal Grieco 268-699. Jim Safey 258-664, Amy Hart 257- 622, Gustavo Leon 278-676, Earline Cobb 209, Darrell Hart 269-696, Luann Satchell 544, Ramiro Botello Jr. 248-715, Melissa Tice 233-631, Onil At AMF Hurst Sheppard delivers 687 Juetten nails 300 game Cody Sheppard’s rollicking 246-183-258 = 687 Crazy Doubles series earned the top spot BUTCH LIVES FOR Continued from Page 1 now.” Why the love of bowling? “It’s been my life,” he said. “I just like it. “It’s something I am good at and it’s nice to get the respect of the guys I bowl with.” Fifteen or so years ago, Calvert gave the PBA a short whirl. He, Bob Benoit, Ken Johnson, Robert Lawrence and Jimmy Thompson traveled together. Calvert cashed a little but not for much. As an amateur, he did win a regional in Roswell. “I think I was the first amateur to win one,” he said. He has finished well in some other big-money events. He won $15,000 in the Texas State Scratch event in San Antonio, and also won $10,000 in the Memorial Classic at Showplace Euless. Calvert said he thought he would clean up after becoming eligible for SASBA. “I found out that those guys are good,” he said. “They can really bowl. He has won only once, but hopes to do better soon. He has had five seconds. He has been bowling in SASBA, his favorite competition, for 11 years. He and Mike Lynch make many of the trips together. Calvert doesn’t like the way bowling is going. He feels it is getting too easy with the new balls and conditions. “It used to be something when you bowled a 300,” he said. “Now everybody is throwing them, It is no big deal.” “Bowlers who used to average 195 are now carrying 215.” on the honor roll for the week at AMF Hurst. Don Juetten nailed down high-game honors with an awardwinning perfecto. Sandy Robertson rolled a nice 204/521 Livewires Jr.’s set to pace the ladies. OTHER SCORES Martin Schellinger 213-563, Linda Neal 170-465, Charles Newton 245-648, Nancy Story 495, Tricia Juetten 189- 368, Joe Laehr 256-670, Kris Dennis 243-641, Diana Davis 168-473. NO TAP DOUBLES T O U R N A M E N T July 3rd & 4th Squads at 12, 2 & 4 Each Day Entry Fee: $20 per person Pay-off 1:5 Handicap 90% of 210 For more information contact Tony Schronce or Jamie Brooks 817-624-2151 Llagas 235. Pam Candler 228-612, Ben Griffin Sr. 638, Joe LeCroy 278-782, Blane Adkin 276-716, Frank Stone Sr. 264-726, Clayton Morris 233-586, Jessica Cantu 203, Ronnie Medearis 212-598. Brian Wallace 279-771, Jamie Hines 255-663, Darrell Hart 670, Amy Hart 224-640, Kelly Hooper 247, Donna Barnes 215-579, Brian Wallace 300-711, Amy Hart 224-618, Darrell Hart 247-715. Tammy Sitton 193-500, Bobby Shaw 223, David Pruitt 248-616, Nina Marcum 195-527, Harry Myers 245-643, John Gallant 237-630, Michael Johnson 235-621, Keith Grassmuck 235-620. SENIORS William Odom 217-591, Johnnie Palmeiro 200-576, Rusty Carter 211- 560, Wanda Eads 534, Tony Schronce 267-645, Alice Phillips 222-565, John Hunt 237-646, Larrie Boyett 514, John Willis 212, Millie Griggs 214. 73RD TSUSBC WOMEN’S Continued from Page 8 — 1. Lori Thompson, Houston, 2197; 2. Bethany Dupree, San Antonio, 2189; 3. Christine Daniels, Fort Worth, 2188. Division 2 — 1. Misty Kaiser, Tyler, 2238; 2. Carri Lee, Victoria, 2134; 3. Tracye Chovanec, Fort Worth, 2128. Division 3 — 1. Sally Weatherly, Killeen-Ft. Hood, 2217; 2. Jessica Gutierrez, Mainland USBC, 2200; 3. Judi Wardrup, Mainland USBC, 2182. Division 4 — 1. Kim Clements, Lubbock, 2159; 2. Linda Noe, Killeen-Ft. Hood, 2150; 3. Stephanie Garcia, Highland Lakes, 2137. Division 5 — 1. Mycha Combs, Waco, 2320; 2. Carolyn Wight, Alvin-Pearland, 2217; 3. Janice Horton, Odessa, 2210. (New scores in bold) 4333 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76114
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