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Page 2 | Thursday, July 12, 2012 | THE BOWLING NEWS Random Thoughts USBC Open Championships: Sean Swanson shot the 19 th perfect game of the tournament last week en route to a 782 series in Doubles. He bowled with former Dallasite, Sean Quinn now of Guntwon, Miss to shot 1457 and take over fourth place. Swanson finished with 2100 in All-events and moved into ninth place. He’s been battling some health issues of late, so it’s great to see him have a good time on the lanes. 3-3-3-3-3-3 Speaking of health issues, I would like for all of you out there to say some prayers for our good friend Mark “Prime Time” Grimes. Mark has battled kidney disease for most of his adult life and has already had one kidney transplant courtesy of his mother, Lana. PT had a bad reaction to some medication and was rushed to the hospital. Luckily his parents were at his house that day so that they could respond quickly and get him the care he needs. PT is back home now it appears back to normal, but he is always battling. Please keep George, Lana, Steve, and his wife Arlene in your thoughts so that Mark can make a full recovery. 3-3-3-3-3-3 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 Tony Franklin, Publisher So what did you think of the BPAA Women’s US Open finals on ESPN2 last week? I loved it, thought it was a great show, and visually stunning. From a bowling standpoint, I’m still a supporter of the challenging condition. It was just really interesting to watch a bowling match with a lot at stake, and I don’t know who is going to win each match because they all went down to the wire. The ladies had to employ some real strategy, not just trying to figure out which ball is going to get them 250. Kelly Kulick’s strategy was trying to get her hand right up the back of the ball so that she could control the roll. It worked well, and she was the only one that made a drastic change, but she also had the benefit of watching the other finalists in the prior games. It was good to be the top-seed, it actually DID give an advantage this time, like it should. Bottom line, the ladies showed themselves to be great competitors, and they did bowling proud. Now the question is how we’re going to get the challenge in the game full-time. And I mean really challenging, like the finals of the Women’s US Open. 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 Offi ce: 817-267-8686 • Fax: 817-267-1813 • Cell: 817-368-7960 Website: www.thebowlingnews.net • Email: bowlingnews@sbcglobal.net JOE GENNARO (972-978-8687) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDITOR EMERITUS TONY FRANKLIN (Tony@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWNER/PUBLISHER GENIE FRANKLIN (Genie@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . .OWNER/PUBLISHER BILL HAZLETT (Bill@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MANAGING EDITOR JIM WOODRUFF (jim@discountplasticbags.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEATURE EDITOR EMIL WILLIAMS JR. (emil@thebowlingnews.net ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STAFF WRITER TYSON BRANAGAN (t.branagan@yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STAFF WRITER BREANNE EOFF (breanne@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STAFF WRITER CLINT DACY (Clint@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLUMNIST SUSIE MINSHEW (strikeability@gmail.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLUMNIST LEISHA MURR (leisha@TheBowlingNews.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLUMNIST BUBBA FLINT (fl intsworld@aol.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARTOONIST CONTRIBUTING FEATURE WRITERS John Jowdy • Chuck Pezzano • Don Wright Note: Opinions expressed by our independent columnists and feature writers are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the views of The Bowling News. Subscription rates: $65 a year in advance. Check or money orders should be addressed to THE BOWLING NEWS. © 2012 Th e Bowling News FOUNDED AND PUBLISHED BY JOE GENNARO FROM 1956-2009 In response to the “Dust Bowl” article and the comment about the US Open being held in the most “Un-manageable” area, one of our readers had this to say: The AMF Bowling World Cup was held in 1997, in Cairo, in the desert, overlooking the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza. See attached photo. We experienced similar problems with wind and sand, but cleaned and oiled the lanes after EVERY game, as well as dusted the approaches whenever possible (TV breaks). Obviously the equipment back then may not have been as aggressive as it is today. Here are the Women’s final scores, not bad considering the elements: Semi-Final Match: Ji Soon Lee – Korea - 203 Shalin Zulfkifi – Malaysia - 190 Final Match JUNIOR TEAM USA Continued from Page 1 the silver in all-events, which was decided Saturday. "We are going to remember this our entire lives, especially climbing from fourth." The Junior Team USA girls, who won the team gold for the first time since 2004 in Guam, were led in the gold-medal match by Jessica Earnest of Vandalia, Ill., with 217. Amanda Greene of Romney, W.Va., shot 215, Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, N.Y., had 212 and Kelsey Muther of Topeka, Kan., fired 206. "I think even just being picked to represent Junior Team USA here was a big accomplishment," Earnest said. "We went out and we won team gold and that was our goal from the beginning of the week. And we came out and did it together." In the semifinals, both U.S. teams had to take down the top seeds in their opening matches. The Junior Team USA girls defeated two-time defending champions Korea, 924-846, while the boys took down Sweden, 860-822 The action at the World Youth Championships now shifts to the Masters match play, which features the top 24 boys and top 24 girls in the all-events standings. All four Junior Team USA girls made the cut, while Kent and Via advanced on the boys side. For more information on the 2012 World Youth Championships, visit WorldYouth2012. com. Su-Fen Tseng – Chinese Taipei – 236 Ji Soon Lee - 225 Note: Su-fen Tseng from Taipei was a “helicopter” bowler; the Korean bowler and Malaysian bowler were “power” hook At AMF DeSoto Lewis levels 715, Washington wraps up 602 Les Lewis racked up a rousing 228-239-248 = 715 Pushovers series to take top honors for the week at AMF DeSoto Lanes. Arlette Washington, Lewis’ league mate, led the ladies with a smooth 198-189-215 = 602 set HONOR ROLL Videll Kelly 183-461, Mary Brathwaite 189-485, Marilyn Briscoe 164-431, James Bridges 238-625, Jan Dixon 205-506, Steven Jackson, Jr. COME OUT FOR ANOTHER Production UFO EIGHT GAME SCRATCH SINGLES MARATHON SPORT SHOT Entry Fee : $80 per person PAY OUTS BASED ON 40 ENTRIES 1st Place $780 2nd Place $600 3rd Place $400 4th Place $200 5th Place $150 6th Place $100 Side Pot Action available At $5 per Bracket And $10 per person for Scratch High Pot players. All right handed. Cliff Adair, Sr. Product Manager for QuibicaAMF (At the time Cliff was the Technical Director and Co- Tournament Director for the World Cup) 240-579, Betty Cacciapaglia 175-494, Collin Battles 267-682. Stacey Williams 211-588, Chuck Mooney 257-679, Cynthia Fagan 202-561, Bud Price 232-651, Lori Knox 200-518, Terry Middlebrooks 204-551, Katherine Sunday 171-463. SENIORS Robert Shelton 226-652, Kathy Lee 199-488, Don Moore 213-563, Billie Bradley 189-479. Saturday July 14 Bowling Starts at 12:30 PM Check-In is 11:30 AM Come Check It Out: Contact: Jeff Tucker, Tournament Director (214) 577-5548 or jltuck@swbell.net AMF DeSoto Lanes 121 Northgate Dr., Desoto, TX 75115 972-780-8090
Men Larry Hatton, AMF Lewisville Lanes ..................... 826 Robert Jones, AMF Showplace Euless Lanes ..... 814 Craig Boyle, AMF Showplace Garland Lanes ...... 796 Robert Eidenier, Plano Super Bowl....................... 771 Michael Burrell, USA Bowl ................................... 759 Kevin Roberts, Cityview Lanes.............................. 753 Ricky Roberts, Cowtown Bowling Palace ............. 752 Ted Pritts, Strikz ..................................................... 745 Les Drake, AMF Richardson Lanes ...................... 741 John Mock, Sr., Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama .................. 739 Willie Jackson, Jr., Brunswick Westcreek Lanes . 739 Roy Jackson, Sr., AMF Spare Time Lanes ........... 728 Kevin Boykin, Red Bird Lanes ............................... 720 Les Lewis, AMF DeSoto Lanes .............................. 715 Travis Lansdowne, Brunswick Zone Watauga ...... 710 Derek Ray, AMF Irving Lanes ................................ 667 Women Miki Jo Parish, Cowtown Bowling Palace ............ 726 Tonjah Castro, AMF Showplace Garland Lanes ... 684 Patty Ellington, Plano Super Bowl ........................ 670 Gloria Llagas, Brunswick Westcreek Lanes ......... 667 Heather Robb, AMF Lewisville Lanes ................... 665 Jacki Archer, Cityview Lanes ................................ 661 Belinda Chambers, AMF Showplace Euless ........ 652 Jennifer Hayes, AMF Richardson Lanes .............. 647 Susan Charlton, USA Bowl .................................... 626 Sandra Goodrum, AMF Spare Time Lanes ........... 618 Tina Wright, Brunswick Zone Watauga ................. 614 Arlette Washington, AMF DeSoto Lanes .............. 602 Lisa Wasson, Strikz ................................................ 597 Rita Becker, Red Bird Lanes ................................. 561 Judy Dillabough, Red Bird Lanes ......................... 561 Susan Lee, Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama ......................... 552 Hilary Spencer, AMF Irving Lanes ......................... 509 At USA Bowl Burrell pockets 759, Charlton logs 626 Michael Burrell racked up rousing 247-255-257 = 759 West Stars league session to earn the top spot on the honor roll last week at USA Bowl. Susan Charlton booked a banner 213-223-190 = 626 TNL Ladies set to earn fem scoring laurels. HONOR ROLL Steve Osterman 176-497, Kaye Cameron 133-367, Randall Buda 248- 714, Vanessa Brown 204-555, Steve Kerr 258-700, Maggie Jo Hipskind 173-424, Randall Buda (4 games) 254-887. Debby Oulicky (4 games) 180-657, Mike Meier 174-464, Lisa Do 140-401, Zaneta Jones 230-623, Chris Namkoong 275-677, Ronnie Willets 224-601, Dondi Rhone 169-456, Lisa Rubin 163-469. Mark Knize (2 games) 177-340, Ines Mersch (2 games) 154-307, Brad Ellis 234-647, Tiffany Simmons 181-469, Greg Charlton 223-628, Pat Sheetz 194-535, Rich Soundress 221-626. Joeleen Brown 206-524, Rob Webb 239-656, Dana Short 189-539, Gilbert Rogers 241-652, Aricia Grant 153-432, Matt Boyd 289-712. At Cityview Lanes Roberts levels 753, Archer nails 661 Kevin Roberts’ first-rate 278- 206-269 = 753 Mo’s Matchpoint session ended as the number-one set of the week at Cityview Lanes. Jacki Archer led the ladies honor roll with a masterful 246- 203-212 = 661 Billie & Les High Pot outing. HONOR ROLL John Heiliger 246-682, Deidra Vannocker 171-493, Alan Cole 288-689, Cherie Deleon 247-610, Dane Ellinger 244-658, Dennis Vineyard 215-622, Linda Madewell 179-486, Christ Blakeman 266-616. Audra Wallace 165-430, Ron Boroff 258-720, Denise Jones 220-615, Nick Mahon 220-627, Pat Sharp 203-526, Tim Miller 257-605, Isela Frazee 157-409, Jack Simpson 244-646. Chris Hummel (4 games) 235-859, Audrey Wallace (4 games) 234-734. SENIORS John Stewart 247-683, Cathy McSwain 172-490, Monty Bowers 279- 750, Billie Thomas 184-503. Larry Hatton This week’s high male is Larry Hatton with 279-269-279 for an 826 series in the Monday Men’s league at AMF Lewisville. Larry is an Applications Engineer that builds the test systems for semi-conductors and has been in that field for 30 years. What is your high series? That’s it! This is my first 800 How many 300’s have you bowled? One which I shot last year. Thoughts on your big night? It was awesome, every time I hit the pocket it struck. I didn’t realize I had the 800 until a friend told me in the tenth that I didn’t even need a strike. I’ve made a small change over the summer that has really helped my accuracy. I’m getting more spin on the ball, and it has also helped my spare shooting. I don’t think I have missed a ten-pin all summer. What ball did you throw? A Storm 2 Fast Who drills your balls? The Bowling Shop at Lewisville. What is your all-time favorite bowling ball? Well I guess it has to be this one. What is your all-time high average? 212 last year, but I am averaging about 240 in the summer league. How long have you been bowling? I started when I was kid bowling in youth leagues. I took a long layoff, but then started bowling with my wife, Cathy, about 15 years ago. I have been on the Denton USBC association Board and was the chairman for lane inspections. So I have been pretty involved with the sport. Who is your favorite pro bowler? Chris Barnes, we always participate in their JDRF event. Most memorable bowling moment? That would be the 300 I had last year. On the last shot I pulled it and it went Brooklyn, but it’s a great feeling to have every one watching. My son, Travis almost had a 300 before me, but shot 297 and I didn’t want him to beat me to it. My daughter Stacie is also an avid bowler. What lessons has the game taught you? I like bowling for the camaraderie, we always take it seriously, but we have a great time doing it. THE BOWLING NEWS | Thursday, July 12, 2012 | Page 3 P.O. Box 1642, Colleyville, TX 76034 Phone 817-267-8686 Fax 817-267-1813 JULY & AUGUST SPECIAL! Senior Bowlers Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 11 AM to 3 PM $1.00 per person per game Must be 50 years or older. 214-358-1382 Fax: 214-358-4056 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas, TX 75220 Visit us on the Web at www.USABowlInDallas.com Team Entry Fee: $250.00 2 nd Annual DFW First Place Team Based on 40 teams This is a non-sanctioned handicap tournament open to all bowlers except PBA exempt bowlers. Teams bowl 3 games Saturday and 3 games Sunday. Team Average Cap: 1000 For more information, full rules and entry forms, contact the front desk or the Tournament Director: Charlie Natal www.itabowling.com 512-738-7287 Email: cnatal@centurytel.net The “New” 817-346-0444 We are always looking for human interest story ideas—let us know Cityviewlanes.net Fax: 817-346-7208 Squad Times: Saturday: 1 PM Sunday: 11 AM
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