The Van-Port The Northwests Bowling Newspaper Volumn 15, No. 1 March, 2007 JP Muller wins Portland Masters JP Muller defeated Gary Ledford for the 2007 Portland Masters Championship Sunday afternoon, March 4th at Kellogg Bowl in Milwaukie. Muller advanced to the finals, emerging undefeated from the winners bracket to face Ledford who bested Brian LeClair 632 to 619 to advance to the finals. Muller also defeated LeClair 623 to 564, sending LeClair to the losers bracket to face Ledford Muller had this to say after his victory, “I’m getting to old for this, I found myself getting alittle tired in the second game of the final match, and sat down and took some deep breaths to regroup.” He continued saying, “It’s been 8 years since I competed in a major tournament, so this is really gratifying to me.” Muller has two second place finishes and one third in previous Masters competition. Muller finished the conversation by saying, “I really want to thank all the staff at Mt. Hood Lanes and Wilsonville Lanes for their help in my achieving this victory.” Going into the finals Ledford needed to defeat Muller twice to win the title and he got by Muller in the first set 679 to 631 to force the deciding final three game match. For a while it looked like this might be Ledford’s day as he bested Muller in the first game of the final match 208 to 196 for a 12 pin lead. But Muller was not to be denied and came roaring back with games of 216 and 181 for a 593 series, while Ledford encountered problems in the final two games bowling scores of 158 and 145 for 511 and a second place finish. Muller collect $1200 plus a USBC Masters entry and a stunning trophy and Ledford collected $800 plus a USBC Masters entry. Oregon High School Team Champions First Place Boys Division: Oregon City, Jonathon Pearson, Keith Anderson, Jaren Dewald, Abram Merritt, Bryce Kinney, Alex Adams, Brett Day. Coach (not pictured)Tom Humphrys Van-Port Photo BillOetkin (left) shake the hand of Portland Masters winner JP Muller. Muller holds the trophy awarded first place. In addition he received a check for $1200 and an entry into the 2007 USBC Masters tournament. Bob Wells Photo More on the Masters on page 14 Washington Singles Champion Pictured above (left to right) Andy Barnes, WIAA Asst. Executive Director, Rachel Kreigbaum, Battleground High School, and Mitch Walsh Wells Fargo Bank representative,one of the tournament sponsors. Photo by Northwest Sports Photography, Beaverton, OR. Rachel Kreigbaum, a senior at Battleground High School took first place in the recent WIAA High School State Tournament held at Lynnwood Lanes in Lynnwood. Rachel participated in the 4A Division. Rachel shot a 202 in the final game to cement first place . According to proud dad Roger, “It was areally exciting match to watch.” This was Rachel’s second time bowling in the state tournament, but the first for singles. This was the first year that a singles event was held, so Rachel will forever have the First Place Girls Division: Madison, Justine Tipton, Rachel Maskell, Keri Brandt, Missy Schilling, Julie Graham, Michelle Nolan, Carmen Chavez, Kristina Brandt. Coach (not pictured) Dave Tipton Van-Port Photo honor of being the first girl to ever win a WIAA singles bowling tournament. Rachel’s dad got her started bowling when she was 9 yrs old at AMF Timber Lanes in Vancouver. She took an immediate liking to the sport and currently is averaging 180 in two leagues at Baileys Classic Lanes and Allen’s Crosley Lanes. Rachel said, “I had a really great time at state and it was an experience I’ll remember a long time.” Future plans after graduation are enrolling in community college and keeping on bowling. More high school news on page 6 Portland Association News Bob Zoesch, President Greater Portland Looking at the calendar, we are getting closer to the end of our winter leagues and nearer to nice warm outdoor weather so we can divide our time between outdoor sports and the remainder of the bowling season. But, the bowling season doesn’t have to end in March or April since all centers are tempting us with summer league benefits. We can get into a “new ball” league or a “Reno” type league or various other inducements to reward us for not abandoning the bowling ball for the entire summer. Some leagues might be two or three person teams with four games per session. There are variations of some kind that should interest everyone. Check them out. However, before we get much further along, we have the CITY tournaments to challenge our skills. The GPUSBC Women’s City Championship Tournament is all set for Tigard Lanes on March 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25. The tournament committee promises a return to the “traditional type” tournament many ladies indicated they missed last year when both city tournaments were held at the same time in the same center with little difference between them. Although several ladies expressed displeasure, assurances that this year will be different should prompt a positive feeling. Let’s support this tournament and give the tournament committee their opportunity to bring you back in. Additionally, the tournament really has an added plus by being held at Tigard Bowl which is a smaller center and the entire staff there is very dedicated to making this a great tournament. O.K., the challenge is there. Let’s give it a whirl. Entry blanks are in all Bowling Centers. Then, along comes the GPUSBC Open City Championship Tournament being held on April 7-8 and 14-15 at AMF 20th Century Lanes. There is a Scratch division and two handicap divisions with each division planning a $500.00 All Events winner. Considerable promotion is being done by volunteers Lee Mabe and Steve Michaliszyn in seeking sponsors, contacting leagues, making personal contact, etc. They have expressed a desire to get this tournament back to a first class event as it was in the past. They are trying to get entire leagues to enter and I hope they are successful in all they are trying to accomplish. For those of you who know these two gentlemen, give them a word of thanks when you see them. Let’s fill up the 50 lanes at 20th Century. Entry blanks are in all centers. Also on the tournament side is the OREGON STATE USBC 64th Annual Women’s Championship tournament being held at AMF 20th Century Lanes from May 12th through June 17th. Entry blanks are in all bowling centers. Still time to enter but time is running short since entries close on March 15th. A new director was appointed to the board of directors to replace Denielle Otey who resigned to move to California. His name is BOBBY KNIGHT ( no, not the infamous coach with the same name). Bobby bowls in the All Star league and also at Valley and Wilsonville Lanes. Welcome aboard. The USBC National convention is being held the last week of March where several proposed amendments to playing rules and other administrative items are on the agenda. Details to be covered next month. Looking forward to seeing many of you at various centers during my travels. Check the Spring/Summer Leagues in this issue of TheVan-Port Youll find one JUST RIGHT FOR YOU! The Van-Port Bowling News Ed Piel - Editor & Publisher Audrey Piel - Office Ernie Gerald - Longview/Kelso John Solberg - Portland/Vancouver Member: Bowling Writers of America Southern Bowling Writers Association Telephone: 360-636-2896 Fax: 360-636-2896 email:bowlnewsnw@aol.com Mailing Address: 903 S. 4th Ave. Kelso, WA 98626 Permission is granted to reproduce any portion of The Van-Port as long as proper recognition is provided 2-The Van-Port-March, 2007 Congratulations to JP M uller and his great Portland Masters victory. And hats off to Bob Wells, Dave Husted and Bill Oetkin for the great tournament management. Heard nothing but good from participating bowlers. And a special thanks to Bob Wells for the photos. Now a question to myself. How long have I been in the newspaper business? Well ,The Van-Port for over 15 years and prior to The Van-Port some twentyfive years of a nomadic “regular” newspaper career, starting in Los Angeles with the Herald American group. Stops at newspapers in Oregon, owner of a small daily and large weekly in Kansas, director of the student daily newspaper for Texas Tech University in Lubbock and publisher of the small town Stanton, Texas Reporter before heading back to the west coast and finally to the Vancouver Columbian. And in that time I suppose I have taken 1,000’s of pictures, pictures of weddings, births, deaths, athletic teams, politicians, people, places and things. So you would think I would be prepared when about to take a picture. Well, at the Portland Masters I wasn’t. Stood up to take a picture of JP and no flash, camera batteries were dead and I did not bring any spares. So again thank you Bob Wells. Hear a lot of rumors about center closures and new ones being built and as we get some official word will pass it on. Trent Zabelle continues to maintain his “King of the Hill” record at Triangle Bowl in Longview. Trent made it three in a row with his February victory. No information on how much the win was worth. Allen’s Crosley Lanes recently held a fund raiser for the Susan Komen Cancer Fund. Christine Sloan, (pictured here) raised over $1500 in pledges. In addition Christine contacted local merchants and brought in gifts to be raffled off and this raised at least another $500. All told the event raised around $5,000 for the fund. Yes, I know, it’s not Centralia and then Centralia. From the south it’s Chehallis and then Centralia. Last month I had both bowling centers located in Centralia. Not so! Fairway Lanes, operated by the Turner Brothers is in Chehallis. Thanks to Northwest Sports Photography in Beaverton for the use of their Washington High school phnoto. Presented by Oregon State Bowling Proprietors Association Qualifying Cost: $12.00 per team plus center lineage 2 Divisions: parent/youth & parent/teen Adult partners can be a parent, grandparent, great grandparent, step parents, or legal guardian bowling with their child or grandchild. 1 in 2 teams advance to State Finals, Last chance qualifying Saturday, April 21 North Bend Lanes State Finals on Sunday, April 22 at North Bend Lanes Winners of the parent/youth and parent/teen division receive an all expense paid trip to the International Finals in Michigan in July. $70,000 in scholarship money at the International Finals, witn a minimum of $500.00 At least $1000 in scholarship money at state finals. Qualify at these Bowling Centers AMF Firebird Lanes 4303 Center St., Salem 503-581-1697 Kellogg Bowl 10306 Main St., Milwaukie 503-659-1757 Madras Bowl 66 NE A St., Madras 541-475-3353 North Bend Lanes 1225 Virginia Av, N. 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Adult & Youth Divisions July 8, 2007 10:00 a.m. PRO-AM TOURNAMENT Bowl with the pros and receive the latest Storm Proline Bowling Ball and/or NBS Logo 2-Ball Bowling Bag TM TM Presented by R For Entry Forms or Information visit our website www.NationalBowlingStadium.org Phone - 775-335-8800 Join US in October - November for the 2 0 07 R National Mixed Tournament Presented by Thursday - Sunday October 4 - November 11, 2007 website: www.NationalMixed.com National Bowling Stadium Reno, Nevada 800-304-2695 fax 775-334-2606 The Van-Port, March, 2007-3 Bowler Profile Know a bowler with a story? by Ernie Gerald A Dedicated Bowler With an Inconvenience Rodney Phillips is a dedicated bowler with both artificial legs from the knee down. He lived in Alaska for 31 years prior to relocating to Longview. Rodney is divorced and single and moved to Longview to be with his family and to help his sister take care of his 82 year old mother. Rodney was a pinsetter at an 8 lane house in 1960 and has bowled since 1959. Rodney lost his legs to frostbite when his snowmobile left him stranded in the bitter cold of Alaska. Phillips lived and worked at a remote fly in fishing lodge in central Alaska by Mt. McKinley right on the Iditarod dog race trail. On February 23, 1988 Rodney said he was on his way to a store 20 miles away when his snowmobile stopped. He walked for 3 days in an -18 degree below during a snow storm until he reached the store. He then was air lifted to the hospital and found he had severe frostbite. On March 17th the frostbite turned into gangrene and the doctors had to amputate both legs. Now picture this, Rodney has bowled since 1959 and did not want to quit. He bowled from a wheelchair until he got his prosthetics and then learned to bowl with his new legs. Rodney is bowling three leagues a week at Triangle Bowl in Longview. His average is 178-180. He is very pleasant to be around and enjoys his bowling and the fellowship. We are all proud to call him one of ours. The Van-Port is looking for bowlers with unique stories to share with our readers. If you know of someone or you have a personal story , contact The Van-Port. Bowlnewsnw@aol.com or telephone 360-636-2896. 2007 Greater Portland USBC Open Championship April 7th-8th & 14th-15th AMF 20th Century Lanes 3550 SE 92nd Av - Portland Three Divisions One Scratch - 2 Handicap $500 First Place All Events - Each Division tch p a r c S dica n a H and ackets Br sponsors: Coors Beer General Distributors Radio Cab B-Bar-K For more information contact: Portland Bowling Association 503-257-9511 TRIANGLE BOWL 2nd Annual TRIANGLE CLASSIC TRIOS May 25th through July 29th $2,000 1st Place based on 150 entries Recently renovated with new Brunswick Vector Scoring with flat panel LCD monitors. Triangle Bowl is located in the new Triangle Center anchored by major retail outlets. Located just minutes away from the Mt. St. Helens Tournament Lanes stripped and Re-Oiled every single Squad with Kustodian Plus Lane Machine optional scratch action available! Triangle Bowl (360) 425-4060 700 Triangle Center Longview Washington 98632 4-The Van-Port-March, 2007 OJC has good turn out at Valley Lanes coach’s corner by Vince Schiro Junior Coaches, Article II Have problems getting your bowlers arm swing into “Time” with their moving feet? It’s really not that hard, at first, to get them close. Stand off to the right, near the foul line, of a right handed bowler. Observe two things as they approach the line. First, the footwork. Watch for the heel to make contact with the lane on the last step before the slide step. That would be the third step in a four step approach, or the 4th step in a five step approach. Get used to watching for that heel to make contact with the surface of the approach. Then, using your visual skills, watch the ball at the top of the back swing as that foot makes contact with the approach. If the ball continues upward after the foot has made contact with the approach, and as your bowler moves forward and downward, that bowler has late timing. In other words, the ball is still going upward as the bowler is going forward and downward into the finish or delivery position. Their body is ready to roll the ball and their arm swing isn’t ready yet because the ball is still going upward when they are trying to go downward into the finish position. That results in the weight of the ball moving upward pulling the ball side shoulder open to their target. A right handed bowler will miss to the right unless they use excessive force by pulling or dragging the ball forward. Then they will probably miss inside their target because when they pull the ball forward, they also move that shoulder forward. Now, where are they facing when they release their bowling ball. Left or right of target. When their bowling ball has reached it’s highest point at the top of the backswing, and the heel of their next to last step has come into contact with the approach, they are in pretty good time. The ball will start to swing downward as they move forward and downward into the finish position. How do we fix late timing? Out of the stance of course. That’s where it all starts. When the bowler breaks from the stance, the ball wants to be about waist high, with the arm only partly unfolded, and heading downward when weight is put onto the first step in a four step delivery, and the same position on the second step of a five step delivery. This is all for a slow to moderate tempo approach. Slightly lower for “quick feet”. Just observe your bowler and get the ball into time with their style of approach. It’s a little more difficult for a five step approach because that bowler is already in motion when they start the ball, so the feet are already moving faster than the starting ball. Make small adjustments out of the stance, then observe them at the line. If they are still late, then move the starting of the ball to a little earlier time. Watch them during their second step of a four step approach. The bowling ball should not be in front of them on that second step or the third step of a five step approach. As bowlers increase their skills, modification of their approaches need to be added. These young bowlers not only grow, but their approaches change tempo. Keeping these growing, young athletes in good time will keep your hands full. It’s a constant challenge that only you, as their coach, can address. It has to happen on a constant, continuing basis if you want them to reach their full potential. Until next month, have fun bowling, and coaching! We had 112 bowlers at the Valley Lanes Classic and awarded, including brackets, $690 in scholarships. A little trivia: All bowlers winning the title at Valley Lanes moved up from the #2 qualifying spot, and Silver Creek Lanes in Silverton brought 8 bowlers, 4 of them made match play, with 2 of them winning titles. That junior program is in it’s very first season! “Classic” Division (200 & up): Dean Richards of Tacoma qualified 2nd, then won 3 of his 6 matches to hold off his opposition and win his 3rd title of the season with a total of 2879, collecting a $100 scholarship and adding a star to his already highly decorated banner. Curtis Dicken of Tigard finished 2nd with 2782, Austin Marshall of Newport 3rd with 2771, Bret Baldwin of Toledo 4th with 2681, Matt Walsh of Tigard 5th with 2662, and Nathan Gubele of Portland 6th with 2554. The cut was high at 1292. “AA” Division (180 - 199): This was a barn burner! Kevin Brown of Portland, in only his second Classic qualified 2nd, then won 3 of his 6 matches to move up and win his first title, earn his banner, and collect a $95 scholarship with a one pin win and total of 2491. Stephen Miller of Springfield rolled 218 at Brown, won the final match, but finished 2nd with a total pin count of 2490. Sha Harvey of Beaverton is back after a long layoff, and finished 3rd with 2463, Taylor Reineke of Eugene 4th with 2412, Jarrod Hicks of Salem 5th with 2335, and Cristina Martinotti of Gresham 6th with 2303. The cut was 1152. “A”Division (156 - 179): Andrew Zwicker of Salem qualified 2nd, was still trailing by over 100 pins, rolled a monster 257 in his final match to squeak out the win, and win his second title in as many tries with a 2528 total, collecting a $100 scholarship and adding a star to his banner. Everett Gallaway of Salem finished 2nd with 2508, Jeremi Moore of Silverton 3rd with 2150, Dylan Browning of Portland 4th with 2129, Nate Reineke of Eugene 5th with 2098, and Dallas Trower of Dallas 6th with 2014. The cut was 1060. “B”Division (155 & under): Jennifer Springer of Silverton qualified 2nd, then won 4 of her 6 matches in her debut at the classics to win the title, earn her banner, and collect a $100 scholarship with a 2103 total. Makayla Douglas of Gresham finished 2nd with 2074, Chelsea Lein of Creswell 3rd with 2054, Kristin Raz of Tualatin 4th with 2010, Derek Johnson of Silverton 5th with 1974, and Katy Laureano of Portland 6th with 1967. The cut was 979. Thank you Valley Lanes and staff for a great tournament. It’s always great to be at Valley! We are at Cascade Lanes in Portland on March 18th. It’s singles. If you need more information about these great tournaments, contact us at OJCTA@aol.com or 503-282-5043. ValleyLanes email your youth news to bowlnewsnw@aol.com Call or come in 9300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway Beaverton, Or 97005 503-292-3523 www.valleylanes.com The Van-PortMarch, 2007-5 Oregon State High School Results Second Place: Grant, Kevin Brown, Bobby Driggs, Nathan Skogland, Brian Donovan, Devin Pulls, Chris Kopel. Coach (notpictured) David Dimoff Van-Port photo Third Place: Centennial: Robert Sattergren, Trevor Legg, Cory Beatty, Luke Arronson, Levi Johnson, Cody Manley. Coach (notpictured) Bob Sattergren Van-Port photo Second Place: Rex Putnam, Kristin Hollingsworth, Tracy S. Barker, Ellen Clifford, Christy Scherschel, Courtney Nikolas, Karen Edwards. Coach (not pictured) Dianna Hollingsworth Van-Port photo Twenty-six high school teams from Semi Final results: Girls; Madison across Oregon showed up at AMF 1730, Gresham 1615, Rex Putnam Cascade Lanes on Feb. 11 for the 1605, Milwaukie 1 1551, Oregon City 2007 Oregon High School Tourna- 1429 and Franklin A 1313. For the ment. When the long day had ended boys: Oregon City 1 1838, Centenial Madison had captured the girls’ 1828, Grant A 1820, Franklin A 1780, championship and Oregon City 1 the Rex Putnam 1780 and Clackamas boys title. 1730. After 10 games of qualifying the Boys Division Finals teams were cut to the top 6 boys and the top six girls teams who ad- The top three met in head to head competition second place qualifier vanced to the semi finals. Girls qualifying scores: Madison Centennial taking on third place 3336, Milwaukie 1 3269, Rex Grant A in two game matches. Grant Putnam 3186, Gresham 3056, Or- A defeated Centennial 331 to 312 egon City 2831, Franklin A 2766, with games of 148 & 183 while CenMilwaukie 2 2531, Grant 2426, tennial managed 173 & 139. Parkrose 2239 and Franklin B 2208. Grant A then advance to the fiBoys top six qualifying scores: nals to meet Oregon City !, first Rex Putnam 3958, Oregon City 1 place finisher in the semi’s. Both 3832, Grant A 3491, Centennial 3459, teams bowled well with Oregon City Franklin A 3368, and Clackamas coming out on top, defeating Grant 3347. Third Place: Gresham, Tracy Barker, Michelle Vebber, Megan Green, Chrystal Laney, Crystal Durland, Monica Stanly, Katey Brightwell, Stacey Dennis.Coach (not pictured) Justin Laney not all players are pictured Van-Port photo A 375 to 348 on games of 186 & 189. Grant A bowled 171 & 177. Girls Division Finals Top three in the girls finals were Madison, Rex Putnam and Gresham. In the first match Rex Putnam defeated Gresham on games of 141 & 205/346 to Gresham’s 116 & 158/274. Rex Putnam went on to face number one Madison and Madison rolled big games of 189 & 195/384 to defeat Rex Putnam 177 & 150/327. Boys All Stars strikes 1 Jake Klemson, Rex Putnam 27 2 Bryce Kinney, Oregon City 1 24 3 Luke Arronson, Centennial 15 4 Seth Dowleer, Rex Putnam 23 5 Johathon Pearson, Oregon City1 16 6 Bobby Driggs, Grant A 19 Girls All Stars 1 Lori Hanken, Oregon City 20 2 Justine Tipton, Madison 14 3 Rachel Maskell, Madison 18 4 Kristin Hollingsworth, Rex. Putnam 17 5 Connie Zassssste, Milwaukie 1 12 6 Katie Cook, Milwuakie 1 7 Wilson wins 4A Washington High School Team tournament - Kelso second in 3A/2A 6-The Van-Port, March, 2007 14 22 15 14 10 19 pts earned frames bowled 103 40 94 40 87 40 87 40 78 36 85 40 88 86 84 79 56 59 40 40 40 40 30 32 all star points 2.5750 2.3500 2.1750 2.1750 2.1667 2.1250 2.2000 2.1500 2.1000 1.9750 1.8667 1.8438 Washington Indivdual final standings Wilson High School won it’s second Washington State High school championship at Lynnwood Lanes. Trailing South Kitsap after the first day Wilson came back to capture the title with 7,408 pins. Cascade was second and South Kitsap third. In 2A/3A Kelso finished second behind champion Shelton. Shelton had a total pin fall of 5225 and Kelso 4885. 4A Division Final Standings 1 Wilson 7408 2 Cascade 7337 3 South Kitsap 7235 4 Moses Lake 7080 5 Battleground 6957 6 Prairie 6814 7 Stadium 6616 8 Graham-Kapowsin 6405 2A/3A Division Final Standings 1 Shelton 5225 2 Kelso 4885 3 West Valley, Yakima 4882 4 Everett 4703 5 Olympic, Bremerton 4650 6 Hudson Bay, Vancouver 4488 7 Black Hills, Olympia 4324 spares 11 11 21 9 15 14 Chantella Hoagman - 2nd Place Riann Bogner - 4th Place 4A Indvidual 1 Rachel Kreigbaum, Battleground 2 Breanna Mattson, Cascade 3 Kelsey Gaulkner, Wenatchee 4 Alyssa Roncevich, Stadium 5 Sadie Flerx, South Kitsap 6 Staci Ducette, Evergreen 7 Sandra Smith, Moses Lake 8 Amanda Richards, Wilson 9 Danielle Mansanarez, Bellermine Prep 10 Megan Neel, Prairie 1169 1150 1136 1132 1127 1082 1075 1058 1057 1046 2A/3A Indviidual 1 Kayla Thomas, Bremerton 2 Chantella Hoagman, RA Long 3 Alisha Wade, Shelton 4 Riann Bogner, Mark Morris 5 Heather Ludahl, Hudson Bay 6 Carlista Phipps, Shelton 7 Kristan Hayward, West Valley 8 Ashlsey Ackerman, Ferndale Daniella Baye, Shelton 10 Andrea Hurley, Everett Katherine Hoff, West Valley Pauline Williams, Kelso 1172 1087 1066 1062 1032 1026 1021 1016 1016 997 997 997 Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic (TBC) Sets Record Attendance at Big Al’s Pat Nolan Claims $2,500 First Prize in Vancouver VANCOUVER, WA – The Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic (TBC) set a new record for number of bowlers when 88 individual participants took part in this past weekend’s event at Big Al’s in Vancouver, Washington. The tournament drew 176 total entries, only three (3) shy of the record set in Baltimore this past December. Vancouver’s own Pat Nolan took home the $2,500 first place check after defeating a talented field. Nolan defeated Evan Olson of Tukwila, WA, Curtis Messer Sr. of Aberdeen, WA, and Tim Pierce of Portland. In the closest and most competitive championship match in TBC history, all four (4) bowlers had a shot to win in the tenth frame. Nolan squeezed out the victory by bowling a 196 to best Olson (194), Messer (190), and Pierce (184). The tournament paid out over $8,600.00 in prize money demonstrating the Columbia 300 commitment to competitive tournament bowling. In addition, almost one-third (1/3) of the entrants collected at least $100.00 in prize money in the event on a $49.00 entry fee (29 out of 87 bowlers). DT: TO: FR: RE: February 9, 2007 Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic (TBC) Participants Nicholas J. Hoagland Director, Tournament Marketing Cancellation of Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic (TBC) TBC Participants: I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for your continued support of the Columbia 300 Traditions Bowling Classic (TBC) over the past eight (8) months. As you probably know, Ebonite International purchased Columbia 300 and Track in an agreement with the ownership group on Tuesday. To that end, the Columbia 300 TBC series has been terminated. All entries paid for future TBC events will have their monies refunded in full. If you have any questions regarding the TBC series, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at nickh@columbia300.com or at 206-406-1030. Best Regards, Nicholas J. Hoagland Director of Tournament Marketing Columbia 300 Greater Portland City Womens Championship Tournament March 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 Tigard Bowl 11660 SW Pacific Hwy - Tigard 503-639-2001 Entries close on March 3, 2007 Entries available at area centers Ridinger shatters the pins for a huge 877 series in Bud Light at Valley Josh Ridinger had what he called “It was a once in alifetime, everything went just right.” Josh was talking about his huge 877 series shot in the Bud Light league at Vallely Lanes in Beaverton. Josh shot games of 300-279 and 298. In his last game (298) he left the 3-9 on the last ball and in the middle game (279) left the 10 pin in the 6th frame. The former junior bowler had a previous high of 858 shot while in the juniors. He now bowls just one league a week and is currently averaging 225. “I used to bowl a lot but have cut down to just one league with an occasional swiss tournament.” Columbia Classic Sstandings 2. Evan Olson Tukwila, WA $1,000.00 3. Curtis Messer Sr. * Aberdeen, WA $ 500.00 4. Tim Pierce Portland, OR $ 350.00 5. David Grooms Vancouver, WA $ 200.00 6. Scot Archabal Boise, ID $ 200.00 7. Rob Morley Portland, OR $ 200.00 8. Jeff Kahmark Roy, WA $ 200.00 9. Will Smith Albany, OR $ 150.00 10. Mike Danielson Portland, OR $ 150.00 11. Pat Johns Seatac, WA $ 150.00 12. Jeff Conradi Centralia, WA $ 150.00 13. Andrew Solberg Vancouver, WA $ 150.00 14. Jason Williams Seattle, WA $ 150.00 15. Mike Kasper Portland, OR $ 150.00 16. Ernie Guerrero Yakima, WA $ 150.00 17. Jason Hoffman Vancouver, WA $ 100.00 18. Jay Melton Washougal, WA $ 100.00 19. Scott Little Longview, WA $ 100.00 20. Ed Bliquez Jr. * Vancouver, WA $ 100.00 21. Curtis Messer Jr. Aberdeen, WA $ 100.00 22. Darrell Heath * Lake Stevens, WA $ 100.00 23. Todd Sipes Seattle, WA $ 100.00 24. Jason Hollingsworth Milwaukie, OR $ 100.00 25. Brian Schmit Battle Ground, WA $ 100.00 26. Scott Halvarson Seattle, WA $ 100.00 27. Jeff Nagle Tigard, OR $ 100.00 28. Michael Yoder * Vancouver, WA $ 100.00 29. Susan Kent Yakima, WA $ 100.00 *Denotes qualifiers from the 45+ / Women’s Division *Denotes events guaranteeing the top 4 prizes ($1,500, $1,000, $750, and $500) WILSONVILLE LANES 14TH ANNUAL SWISS Mixed Teams of 5 3-Men 1-Woman 1-Senior +Limited to 22 Teams April 28th & 29th, 2007 Bowl Scratch - 1040 max. entering ave. Use high average as of: 12/31/06 Entry Fee: $500.00 per team *All Teams will be entered in the TEAM MONSTER BRACKETS As part of the entry fee. 6 Games Saturday- Start 9:00am 6 Games Sunday - Start 9:00am (Practice 1/2 hr. prior to start of each day) Wilsonville Lanes 29040 SW Town Center Loop Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-682-2346 Fax: 503-682-1216 1/2 Mile eat of I-5 at Wilsonville Road Exit For more information contact: Portland Bowling Association 503-257-9511 $100.00 Deposit to hold team spot Side Pots & Brackets -Men-Women-Senior Double pots (Men-Women) (Men-Senior) (Women-Senior) The Van-Port, March, 2007-7 Dan Wittman wins 50+ at Cascade by Lauren Fries Don Wittman won all four final games by averaging 227 as the 190 average bowler won the 50+ at AMF Cascade. Our newest bowler Kelly Hanson, had only one game under 200, but could only win 2 games to finish 2nd, as the 185 bowler, came all the way from Idaho to bowl the tournament. Sign Up Now for Fall 2007/08 Leagues Choose Your League Now Champion Dan Wittman (left) and runner-up Kelly Hanson. 1 Dan Wittman, Portland 2 Kelly Hanson, Sagle, Idaho 3 RodStanford, Camas 4 Al Heim, Portland plus $25 HQ 5 Norm Parmeter, Warren 6 Maurico Abuan, Portland 7 carol Ivey, Woodburn 8 George Smith, Portland 9 Roy Galvin, Portland 10 Judy Parmeter, Warren 11 Robert Stanford, Portland 12 Ruthella Baurer, Molalla 13 Fred Baurer, Molalla 14 Rene Leidelmeyer, Aloha Next tournament @ Rose Bowl March 1101 4-0 270.00 996 2-2 135.00 959 2-2 100.00 936 3-1 95.00 930 2-2 90.00 916 2-2 85.00 905 3-1 80.00 881 1-3 75.00 876 2-2 70.00 858 1-3 65.00 810 2-2 60.00 749 0-4 55.00 243 PPHGO$ 25.00 218 PPHCGO$ 15.00 10 at 1:00pm Triangle Bowl remodel done Work has been completed on a major overhaul at Triangle Bowl in Longview. The center teamed up with Brunswick and has installed new Brunswick Vector Scoring Systems with flat screen LCD screens measuring 32”. Along with new scoring, new masking units were installed, new Inline ball returns and more tables and seating in the settee area. Automatic bumpers for family bowling were also put in, sure to be a hit with the youngsters. The remodel was accomplished without interruption of league bowling. This August (2007) Triangle will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary as a bowling center in Longview. Original owners were Jack James, Jack Demers and Ernie Erickson. Bob Adams was the mechanic in 1957 and Bob is still working the machines today. The center opened with 16 lanes and added more with subsequent expansion and remodels to the present 32 lanes. To reach Triangle call 360425-4060. 8-The Van-Port, March, 2007 Tuesday AM .......................... Ladies Bowling Belles Tuesday PM .................................... 5 Person Mixed Wednesday AM .......................... Ladies Bowlerettes Wednesday PM ............................... 5 Person Mixed Thursday PM .................................. 5 Person Mixed Thursday PM ................................................. 5 Man Friday Noon ....................................... Senior League Friday PM ....................................... 4 Person Mixed Saturday AM ................................................. Juniors Sunday PM ............................. Mixed every other week Sunday PM .................................................... Mixed Have league spots open For more information on Leagues Call 503-659-1757 Kellogg Bowl 10306 Main Milwaukie Rose Bowl Spring Leagues We have a League for Everyone! Senior Casino - Starts May 7th, 2007 10:00am - Don’t Miss the Fun!! ry ve ght E i o sin ay N a C rd tu Sa “MONDAY $1.25 DAY” 12:00pm to 10:00pm $1.25 games, $1.25 shoes, $1.25 lg. pop, $1.25 hot dogs & $1.25 Fries...Don’t Miss the Fun wl Bo s y t ki rda to c Ro atu pm m S :00 0p 3 10 12: Tuesday - Senior Trios League 12:30pm - Starts April 24, 2007 - Sanctioned League Tuesday - Steve Metcalfe’s Match Point Trios Starts May 15th, 2007 - 6:30pm Tuesday - Junior All Stars Open to All Juniors - 1:00pm Starts June 19th, 2007 - Only $5.00 Wednesday - Price is Right League 6:30pm - Price is Right League - Only $7.50 per person Men, Women, or Mixed - Starts May 9th, 2007 Thursday - Family Ties League 7:00pm - Family Ties League - Our Most Popular $5.00 per Jr/$7.00 per adult - Begins May 17th, 2007 Sanctioned League Friday - $1.50 Red Head Pin Day 9am to 5pm Rock’it Bowl - Early Session Starts May 6th 9:00pm to 11:30pm - $10.00 Rose Bowl - 3800 SE 164th Portland - 603-665-2134 Lewis wins NWBT at Valley Lanes $2,000 ADDED MONEY The NWBT held it’s second event of the 2007 season at Valley Lanes. When the smoke cleared and the event was complete, Brad Lewis was crowned the Tournament Champion. With the win, Lewis defended his title from last year at Valley Lanes. Great job Brad! After 4 games of qualifying, the field was narrowed down to the three top competitors of the day. Brad Lewis lead all scorers with a 945, James Frisbie followed with a 928, and Ryan Youngberg rounded our the trio with a 925. There were many bowlers who kept the pressure on and fell just short of making the cut. Steve Rocha, Patrick Lagrimas and Chris Fritz were all in contention going into the 4th game of qualifying. Ryan Yo u n g b e r g gathered some momentum before going into the match play during the ”Second Chance Bonus Pot” , a new progressive side pot held right after qualifying. Youngberg rolled 4 strikes on 4 different lanes trading up a half entry on the second strike and full entry on the third strike to win 60% of the pot to pocket a nice $132. What a nice payout to pocket before entering the Match Play portion of the tournament. The Second Chance Bonus is truly a fun side-pot to watch and to bowl. It is quickly becoming a favorite among the bowlers. Youngberg carried that momentum through match play taking the 1st place seed away from Brad Lewis going into the stair step finals. Lewis showed his fight during the first game of the finals by besting James Frisbie (3rd Place) 230-195. The Final game of the stair finals brought Lewis to face Youngberg. Lewis had only a 9 pin advantage going into the game. It came down the last two frames during this tight match DAY and ended with Lewis beating Youngberg by eight pins Monday - 209-201. Monday Along with winning the tournament, Lewis was fully Monday vested in the Progressive Winners Pot and won 60% of the total giving him an extra $205 to add to his Tuesday Tournament Winnings of $215, for a total of $415! Tuesday Overall, the NWBT paid out a whopping $870.00 Wednesday to bowlers for this single event. All three places paid more than $100 dollars. These payouts were with Wednesday only 13 bowlers and no added money! Compare to Wednesday results from other events and you can see that these Thursday numbers speak for themselves! Thursday Next event is scheduled for March 25, 2007 at Thursday Rose Bowl in Portland. Check-in time begins at 9:15, bowling begins promptly at 10:00. We look forward Friday to seeing you there! Allen’s Crosley Lanes Sweetheart Doubles 9 pin results Division A 1 Melissa Stone, Randy Perry 1739 $108 2 Jennifer Stim, C. Berghein 1725 80 3 Anna Plumb, Bobby Cook 1562 60 4 Janie Wills, Mike Wills 1550 44 5 Judy Fryer, Malc Shorter 1485 34 6 Leslie Head, Joe Ross 1479 26 Division B 1 Anna Plumb, Dale Combs 1514 $120 2 Jan Long, Steve Long 1444 90 3 Debi Schrader, Lyndon Fischer 1433 70 4 Amy Larsen, Don Marti 1427 51 Ruth, Brian Whitlack 1427 51 6 Amy, Chris Larsen 1409 38 7 Sharon, Len McCracken 1403 30 Connie, Dennis Hall 1403 30 9 Julie, CLiff Taylor 1401 26 Pepsi/Diet Pepsi and Wilsonville Lanes Presents I-5 14th Annual I-5 Doubles 100% Handicap Doubles Tournament Three (3) Divisions:AA 400-449 Team Average BB:340-399 Team Average CC: 240-339 Team Average 9 Big Weekends! May 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 June 2-3,9-10,16-17,23-24 and June 30 and July 1 Optional Singles Call 503-682-2346 Wilsonville Lanes 29040 SW Town Center Loop Wilsonville, OR 97070 NAME OF LEAGUE # PER TEAM TYPE START TIME APPROX. COST START DATE Mt. Hood Summer Seniors Co-Ed Trios 3 Senior 3 Any Mix 1:00 pm $6.00 May 21st 6:30 pm $13.00 May 21st Wrenegades Bar and Grill League 3 Any Mix 9:00 pm $10.00 March 5th Super Bowl League 5 Any Mix 6:30 pm $15.00 May 8th Mt. Hood Gold Card League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $13.00 May 29th Scratch and WIN? League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $14.00 April 25th Shrek 3 Ball League 4 Adult/JR 6:30 pm $14.00 May 9th Mt. Hood No-Tap Casino League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $13.00 May 16th Ladies Brunch 3 Ladies 11:00 am $10.00 May 17th Lottery Pool League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $15.00 May 3rd King of the Hill Tournament Open Any Mix 8:00 pm $25.00 May 10th Senior Color Pin Bowling Open Senior 12:30 pm $8.00 May 4th Saturday Shrek 3 Ball League 4 JR. 10:00 am $14.00 May 26th Saturday Ultimate Choice Jr. League 4 JR. 10:00 am $12.00 May 26th Sunday Ultimate Choice League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $16.00 May 20th Sunday Employee & Friends League 3 Any Mix 7:00 pm $11.00 May 20th Any Day Mt. Hood Flex League 1 Any Any $13.00 May 21st League of Choice: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: The Van-Port, March, 2007 - 9 New Look for Portland City Championships Portland All Star League 269 Triplicate Bowlers in the 2007 edition of the Greater Portland USBC Open Championship will notice a big difference from previous years. “We have re-designed this championship in the image of the USBC national event as Johnny More shot a much as possible”, says Steve triplicate of Michaliszyn of the tournament 269-269-269 for 807. committee. “For example, all team squads are the first squad Round 1 Winners shown above: every day which ensures a fresh Kellogg Bowl (left to right) Jim oil pattern for every team. Ferretti, Brian Schmit and Everyone who enters will enjoy Michael Bishop the format, atmosphere and the competition that a major tournament should have.” Round 2 Winners shown on The tournament dates are right Hollywood Bowl (left to April 7-8, 14-15 at this year’s right) Dan McElligott, John host center AMF 20th Century Huggett and Jon Drake. Lanes in Portland. There are three divisions – one scratch Photos by Bob Wells and two handicap – that will allow all bowlers to be competitive. All members of the GPUSBC are eligible to bowl - men and women. “The prize fund is really exciting,” adds tournament committee member Lee Mabe. “First place All Events for all three divisions will be at least $500. If only 120 teams enter we will still be able to add several thousand dollars to the total prize fund. That kind of participation and prize money will return the prestige to winning this championship.” Most tournaments in this modern era include bracket play as an option and brackets will be offered here as well. “Because we have both scratch and handicap divisions, we will provide both scratch and handicapped Probably the best known and most lucrative league in the Northbrackets”, says Mabe. west, the Summer Super Bowl, paid out more than $39,400.00 in Sponsorship is crucial to the success of 2006. The money was distributed to half of the teams that comany major championship. Coors – General peted in this in-house summer league program. Every team that Distributors, Inc. returns as a major sponsor. bowls a league is eligible for the Grand Finals or the Consolations “This tournament is a great opportunity to strengthen the popular Coors brands with our to be held in late summer of 2007. And there is no cost to the bowling friends”, says Charles Fick III, Vice teams that compete in these events for this Super Prize Fund! President of General Distributors. Charles Ask your desk person for a copy of the 2006 prize list. You will also knows a little about bowling. He was a agree that it is one of, if not the highest, paying opportunities for member of the 2006 Scratch Division team the league bowler in the Northwest. And it is likely to be even champions. better. A new sponsor for 2007 is Radio Cab. USBC Sanctioned.Handicap 90% from 1000 team average. They see this event as a perfect avenue to promote their charitable Radio Cab Foundation. Some onsite promotion of the charity is planned for the tournament. All GPUSBC members can pick up an entry form now at their home bowling center. 2007 summer super bowl leagues $39,400.00 Bowlers across the country are getting a good idea of what it’s like to bowl PBA conditions As an increasing number of PBA Experience leagues get rolling since USBC introduced the program on Sport Bowling members are tasting the excitement and challenge of competing on the exact lane oil patternof the PBA Tour. PBA Experience leagues offer bowlers the unique chance to compete on the PBA”s five different lane con patterns - Chameleon, Cheetah, Scorpion, Shark and Viper. These patterns, which have varying oil distance characteristics, all comply with USBC Sport Bowling rules for lane oil application with at least a 3:1 ratio inside boards versus the outside boards. The PBA Experience is part of the USBC Sport Bowling program To help attack the oil patterns, PBA Experience league bowlers are watching and learning from Denny’s telecasts on Sunday afternoons on ESPN. Locally several centers are having PBA leagues. Check leagues schedules in this issue to find a center near you. 10-The Van-Port, March, 2007 paid out in 2006 ALL LEAGUE TEAMS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE ONE FOR TWO PAYOUT - FINALS OR CONSOLATION 5 ON A TEAM* ANY COMBINATION MEN AND/OR WOMEN NO COST TO TEAMS FOR FINALS OR CONSOLATION QUALIFY ONCE IN EACH LEAGUE BOWL FOR THE GOLD! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR FAVORITE CENTER FINALS AT Walnut City Lanes McMinnville, OR CONSOLATION AT Wilsonville Lanes Wilsonville, OR Just ask Vahn Vahn who? (Editors note)Vahn Stone has been working in the bowling industry since 1969. He now lives in Tigard, Oregon and travels many states working on pinsetters. With over 30 years in this business, he has a lot of knowledge to pass along to make your job easier. In 1993, Vahn went to Seoul, South Korea to help design and engineer the new Dacos pinsetter. In July of 2006 he was flown to the private resort of Anthony Robbins in Fiji to work on his center. He returned there in January of 2007 to finish the work, just after Survivor Fiji was filmed there. He now takes care of over 300 machines in 5 states with the help of his sons who are also very proficient in the business. Mr. Stone trains mechanics at centers, sells parts, teaches preventative maintenance, and is a trouble-shooting expert. He also rebuilds gearboxes, sub-assemblies, detectors, and delivers and installs them. He has a wide variety of built up sub-assemblies on hand for emergencies for many types of Brunswick pinsetters. Often in his travels an owner will relay a story from his mechanic who will say “just ask Vahn” so that is why he’s calling his column by the same name. You can contact Vahn at 503-816-3980 or at jvahnstone@verizon.net. Quick checks to spot problems before they do some damage: Rake Shock for A-2 style pinsetters: You can easily spot a bad rake shock if the pinsetter has not been used for a couple of hours. When the first ball is thrown, the rake drops very fast the first time, and then it will run normal. This means the shocks insides are starting to give out. Check to see if you have a spare as this condition can sometimes last a long time before it gives out. Also, you might see brake fluid in the flat gutter underneath the shock. Please make sure that the top of the rake shock pivot point bolt is tight. Test this by putting the rake down, and then lift the rake board up and down an inch or so either way while looking at the rake shock bolt. It should not move. Then cycle the pinsetter to 45 degrees, shut the setter off and make sure your trip shaft gap is 1/ 64th of an inch or the thickness of a match. After you have done this, feel free to check them all. If you have A style pinsetters this article is not for you. But, if you have 90 degree over-travel on you’re a style pinsetters, get rid of it as soon as possible! It should have been removed years ago as it can really tear your pinsetter up long before its’ time. Len Mawson wins first NWST singles title at AMF Albany Lanes Len Mawson, Albany, Oregon won his 1st NWST Singles Title by winning all five matches in the finals. He rolled games of 223, 203, 267, 246 and 245. Dale Whittington, Eugene, Oregon finished 2nd winning 4 of 5 matches. Dave Kamerer, Corvallis finished 3rd as he started out winning his first 3 games of the finals rolling games of 278, 259, and 257. Terry Johnson, Portland finished 4th as he lost two tough matches despite rolling games of 252 and 227 against Mawson. Roger LeClair, Clackamas, Oregon finished 5th and was the High Qualifier with 1206 for the five games. The victory is Len Mawson’s 2nd NWST Title. Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Name Len Mawson Dale Whittington Dave Kamerer Terry Johnson Roger LeClair Jay Spellman Frank Dietz Jr. Curtis Dornath Carl Schroll Charlie Moore Frank Schnebly Mike Bouwens Experience P.B.A. Lane Conditions Lan eC Qualify Finals Bonus 1085 1183 150 1111 1158 120 1098 1151 90 1048 1185 90 1206 1026 60 1129 1021 90 1074 1088 60 1097 1014 60 1051 1046 60 1177 939 30 1083 956 90 1034 873 Total 2418 2389 2339 2323 2292 2240 2222 2171 2157 2146 2129 1907 Prize $ 600 $ 400 $ 300 $ 250 $ 200 $ 180 $ 160 $ 150 $ 140 $ 130 $ 120 $ 110 AMF Timber Lanes St. Pattys 9-Pin mixed doubles No-Tap Tournament P.B ond .A. itio ns Saturday, March 17 Squads: 1:00 and 3:00pm $30.00 per team 7 Pins per open frame handicap May bowl both squads-cash both times by changing partners 435 Doubles Bowl Tuesdays at 9 PM • Begins May 15th Includes: 3 Games 2 (7) week rounds Sweeper / Roll Off $3,000 in prize fund based on 10 teams $800 1st • $600 2nd • $500 3rd • $100 last place • Cost is $20 per week SPORT BOWLING • Sign up as a team or individual Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________ Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________ • Lanes will be cleaned and oiled before each week with our new Phoenix S Lanes machine for true sport condition. • Average based on 2005-2006 Book Average, if none use current 20062007 average, if none use 210. SUNSET LANES • 12770 SW Walker Rd. • Beaverton, Oregon • 503-646-1116 Fax: 503-646-6813 • www.sunsetlanes.com Pick Your Spring League NOW! League Mon. Seniors Adult Juniors Day Mon. Mon. Home School Tuesday Jr’s Tues. Terrors Mike’s Boyzs Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue. Super Bowl Parks & Rec Parks & Rec. Spare Takers Time type # 12:30pm Mixed 3 7:00pm Mixed 4 2 3 4 1 4/10/07 4/10/07 5/8/07 5/8/07 Wed. Wed. Wed. 7:00pm Mixed 5 11:00am 4:00pm 5/9/07 Thur. 7:00pm Mixed 4 5/10/07 7:00pm Mixed 2 1:00pm Mixed 3 7:00pm Mixed 4 5/11/07 5/11/07 5/11/07 Awful Bowlers Fri. Red Pin League Fri. I’m Here for the Beer Fri. 2:00pm 4:15pm 7:00pm 8:00pm Jr Jr. Mixed Mixed Start 5/21/07 5/7/07 Adult/Junior Tiny Mites Preps Juniors Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. 1:00pm 10:00am 10:00am 10”00am Ad/Jr Jr Jr Jr 4 2 3 4 4/`4/07 4/14/07 4/14/07 4/14/07 Family & Friends NASCAR Shrek Sun. Sun. Sun. 7:00pm Ad/Jr 4 5:00pm Mixed 3 3:30pm Ad/Jr 4 4/15/07 2/25/07 6/3/07 Call: 360-694-8404 AMF Timber Lanes 2400 Andresen Road - Vancouver The Van-Port, March, 2007-11 Tournament Directory The best tournament action is listed on this page. For information on any of the tournaments listed, contact the center or torunament sponsor. Date Event Center Contact Location March 10-11 March 10-11 17-18 & 2425 March 11 Mar 17-April 1 March 17 March 18 March 25 April 6-Apr 29 April 7-8, 14-15 April 15 Thru April 22 April 28-29 April 29 May 5-6 May 18=July 29 May 5-July 1 May 28-July 29 June-July wkends July 8 4game 9 Pin Mixed Dbls Greater Portland Womens Greater Portland Womens ScotchDoubles Clark County Womens St. Pats No Tap Doubles Oregon Jr. Classic(SIngles) Northwest Bowlers Tour Clark County Open Portland USBC Open Oregon Jr. Classic(Singles) OSBPA Family Tournament Wilsonville Swiss Northwest Bowlers Tour Clark Coutny USBC Trios Mt. St. Helens Tournament I-5 Doubles Weekends Triangle Classic Trios Molalla Buckeroo Doubles Sr. Masters Pro-AM AMF Timber Lanes Tigard Bowl Tigard Bowl Allen’s Crosley Lanes Allen’s Crosley Lanes AMF Timber Lanes Cascade Lanes Rose Bowl Baileys Classic Lanes AMF 20th Century Lanes Interstate Lanes At OSBPA participating centers Wilsonville Lanes Kellogg Bowl AMF Timber Lanes HIilander Bowl Wilsonville Lanes Triangle Bowl Molalla Bowl National Bowling Stadium (360) 694-8404 (503) 639-2001 (503)639-2001 (360) 693-4789 (360) 694-6348 (360) 694-8404 (503) 282-5043 (503) 507-0582 (360) 694-6348 (503) 257-9511 (503) 282-5040 (541) 567-6374 for information (503) 682-2346 (503) 507-0582 (360) 69406348 (360) 423-1500 (503) 682-2346 (360) 425-4060 (503) 829-2264 (800) 304-2695 Vancouver Tigard Tigard Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Portland Portland Vancouver Portland Portland Wilsonville Milwaukie Vancouver Kelso Wilsonville Longview Molalla Reno Shouldn’t Your Tournament Be Listed Here? Call or e-mail to include your event! 360-636-2896 - Bowlnewsnw@aol.com YOUR Pro Shop Stars & Strikes Pro Shop 2306 NE Andresen Road Vancouver, Wa 98661 Professional Fitting & Drilling Mike Yoder 360-750-4658 Open 6 Days a Week Located inside AMF Timber Lanes Larrys Pro Shop Inside AMF 20th Century Lanes 3550 SE 92nd Av Portland, OR 97266 503-772-2142 email:cbowling1@qwest.net Visit our web site: www.LarrysProShop.com March 25 - Rose Bowl - Portland 10am Squad - Single Day Event April 29 - Kellogg Bowl - Milwaukie 10am Squad - Single Day NW Bowler Tour 503-507-0582 www.nwbowlertour.com 12-The Van-Port,March, 2007 Balls*Bags*Shoes Rick Jackson (503)585-0061 4303 Center St NE - Salem, OR Located Inside AMF Firebird Lanes Bailey’s Classic Lanes and Pro Shop Bowling Directions Pro Shop & Learning Center “We’ll help you find your way” Dennis Bailey 1160 SE McGiilvray Blvd Vancouver, WA 98663 360-882-6921 Internet Balls Welcome $50 +Tax all inserts included >Expert Fitting/Drilling >Quality Service >Certified Instruction at Hollywood Bowl 4030 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR 97232 Rohn Morton PBA Champion USABC Coach (503) 282-6632 rohnmorton@aol.com Longview Kelso Bowling by Ernie Gerald Ernie Gerald is a resident of Longview, a longtime bowler and reader of The Van-Port Bowling News. Prior to moving to Longview several years ago Ernie had seen copies of The Van-Port and emailed us and we began a friendship that continued when he moved up here. Ernie fits The Van-Port perfectly, he has a love of bowling and for the bowlers. So watch for Ernies Longview/Kelso news as a monthly feature of The Van-Port. Stories on this page are by Ernie as well as a bowler profile elsewhere in this issue.ep Triangle Bowl Scores by Ernie Gerald (Triangle Classic): Randy Perry 300, Beau Little 299, Bob Malone 298, Series: Shane Bopp 826, Tom White 795, Travis Malakowski 792. Sandi Lovgren 279, Mary Witt 233, Series: Melissa Stone 764, Crista Vicars 623, Missy Betz 514. A Young Boys Love of Bowling Talon Schlauch of Longview is one of the most intent junior prep bowlers I have ever seen. Talon has a huge heart and desire to bowl well. No problem with keeping an eye on the ball until it hits the pins! He reminds me of a crawfish backing up as he returns to his starting point while watching his ball travel down the lane. When he gets a mark, your hands will sting from his high-five. Talon has a high game of 144 so far this season. Look for Talons bowling talent in future years. Is this the future of bowling? I certainly hope so! Rick VanDusen 486, Corey Meyer 451, Max Leach 443, Sadez West 453, Brittney Greer 406, Erika Gustin 373, (Junior Majors): Jordan Yoke 300, Larry Nugent 300, Zack Stone 300, Shay Thompson 289, Joe Dunn 279, Riann Bogner 266, Paulene Williams 225, Shelby Peterson 225, Dawnna Swanson 225, Series: Zack Stone 824, Shay Thompson 748, Matthew Bartness 726, Brittney Yoke 622, Desi Whitman 578, Ashleigh Brackney 555, Hilander Bowl Scores by Art Rusk WAKE UPLEAGUE: Evelyn Rendon 230 game, Joann Stacey 507 series. Sunday Swingers: Scott Little 289, Joe Bernard 266, Jim Chonezeona 4 O’CLOCK SCHOLARS: Laurie 258, Annette Aheren 236, Candy Richie 224, Shirleen Fuqua 224, Series: Scott Little 770, Norm Erickson 692, Lonnie Brown 680, Annette Aheren 630, Shirleen Fuqua 598, Pat Shaw 574, (Queens & Knights): Jason Lindell 280, Rob Keane 270, Bill James 259, Kristin Galovin 227, Mona James 226, Vicki Hilton 214, Series: Steve Roseman 771, Dale Molt 727, Dan Strehle 713, Debbie Ely 575, Charlotte Coulter 570, Donna Molt 563, (Jackpot Classic): Greg Despain 300, Zac Holter 300, Larry Mobbs 268, Mike Despain 268, Sandi Lovgren 287, Kim Tennant 256, Chris Centers 233, Series: Kurt Bogner 774, Don Centers 744, Dave Tennant 738, Stacey Rubin 761, Paula Mobbs 631, Mariah Holter 613, Tia McGreevy (Funtimes): Wayne 613, Lindeman 300, Frank Elke 279, Don Centers 277, Donna Tompkins 245, Jo Delmar 236, Bobbie Wilson 223, Series: Paul Belden 783, Brian Wilson 739, Jerry Grauman 720, Sandi Lovgren 653, Bev Stacey 611, Kay Schlauch 571, (Sportsmans League): Andy Marshall 300, Allen White 300, Bob Nugent 300, Series: Beau Little 851, Tom White 773, Travis Malakowsky 768, (Swinging Seniors): Bill Scheffler 276, Ray Hepler 266, Pat Krozel 258, Arlene Holland 227, Jo Delmar 226, Pat Westrick 222, Mary Parker 222, Series: Ray Hepler 725, Dean Smith 653, Chuck Froslie 642, Arlene Holland 593, Noreen Van Nurden 590, Jo Delmar 579, Triangle Youth Leagues PeeWees: Wesley West 217, Kayla Warner 219, Morgan Ebert 185, (Bantams): Nikki Sullivan 237, Jennifer Miller 108.(Preps): Jake Carpenter 201, Bryan Hua 177, Gabe Bogner 167, Keana Stout 179, Shyanne Schlauch 160, Kirsten Brackney 139, Series: Metzger 207 game & 399 series, Justin Fugleberg 279 game & 505 series GOOD FRIENDS: Charalee Rohwedder 213 game, Donna Tompkins 611 series, SPORT ZONE: Ramie Goehner 279 game & 719 series, Carol Wines 224 game & 581 series, BOWLERETTES: Dyanne White 223 game , Darlene Brown 557 series, WEYCO MIXED: Terry Steed 279 game, Bob Nugent 707 series, Lii Nugent 257 game & 642 series, TEN GRAND: Jeff Schulz 300 game & 783 series, Paula Moobs 246 game & 662 series, BOWLING BAGS: Cheryl Frazier 213 game & 523 series, LAS VEGAS: Larry Eagle 256 game & 674 series, Chelsa McCarrick 177 game, Mary Mathers 434series,HILANDER SENIORS: Ray Hepler 246 game & 687series, Lois Prynne 215 game & 573 series, DINNER HOUR: Carl Storms 280 game &784 series, FRIENDSHIP FOUR: Bill James 257 game Jerry Schlarb 668 series, SandraSchlarb 233 game, Mona James 570 series, BOWLERS ANONYMOUS: Robert Donovan 231 game & 608 series, Donna Tompkins 227 game, LaVern Huff 573 series. HILANDER YOUTH LEAGUES: PEE WEES: Kyle Burke 71 game & 184 series, Madison Davis 103 game, Sammie Strehie 177 series, BANTAMS: Cody Galloway 117 game & 208 series, Savanna Peterson 82 game & 156 series, PREPS: Kyle Taylor 144 game & 369 series, Tylor Flick 147 game, Megan Schulz 376 series, JUNIORS & SENIORS: Ross Lavendar 234 game & 646 series, Kaylen Springer 213 game & 540 series. Talon Schhuch Father and son Bowlers Allen and his Father Tom White are two of our top average bowlers in this area. Tom’s current two league average is 234, 233. Allen’s is 232, 227. Tom is one of the best left handed bowlers in the northwest. His son Allen is also one of the best, although he did not inherit Dads trait of being left handed. We need many Father/Son bowlers to help insure the future of bowling! Bowling is the most rewarding indoor year r ound sport a Father and Son can do together. Allen’s Crosley Lanes spring leagues now forming - sign up today! Day Monday League Sr. Monte Carlo Classic Doubles Tuesday Newcomers Wednesday Sr. Monte Carlo Format Meet date/time Moneyshots/colored pins yr/rd 12:30pm men and/or women May 14-7:00pm 4-any mix May 15 6:30pm money shots/colored pins May/Aug. 12:30pm May 9 6:00pm 3-any mix May 16 6:30pm Reactive Ball League any 4-receive reactive ball Match Play Trio Thursday Ladies Doubles Adult/Jr League Superbowl Friday Sr. Monte Carlo money shots/colored pins Shorty’s Summer Twilighters 4 adults Saturday Adult/Jr Doubles No Tap any mix April 21 11:00am Monte Carlo money shots/colored pins yr/rd 6:30pm 2 ladies 2 adults/2 juniors 5 mixed May 24 10:00am May 24 6:00pm May 24 7:00pm yr/rd 12:30pm May 4 6:30pm Sunday Dollar Days May 20th to Sept. 2 Bowling-shoe rental-pizza slices-french frieshot dog-corn dog- 12 oz. beer - $1.00 each Bowl a summer league & receive open play for $1.25 per game Bowl 2 summer leagues & receive open play for $.75 per game May 15th thru August 15th Cosmic Bowling Saturday: 1 to 4 pm Fri. & Sat. 10:39pm to 1:30pm Cosmic Kids Day Every Thursday 12pm to 4pm starting June 21st Allen’s Crosley Lanes 2400 E. Evergreen Blvd. - Vancouver 360-693-4789 The Van-Port, March, 2007-13 Mixed Team Challenge held at AMF Cascade Lanes First Place OSIMA, Portland(not in order) Bill Beatty, Mike Zoesch, Jaimee Lorey, Mick McMurtrie. Van-Port Photo Second Place, NW Warehousing Logistics, Portland, (not in order) Tom Mason, Stacey Gomen, David Oliver, Nick Gomen. Van-Port Photo Thirda Place, Ball Issues, Portland (not in order) Curt Rackham, Sue Unger, Jeff Unger, Scott Quartin. Van-Port Photo 37 teams entered the USBC Mixed Team Challenge held at AMF Cascade Lanes in Portland on Saturday, March 3rd. Top ten teams: Portland Masters final standings 1 2 3 4 5 OSIMA, Portland 5073 NW Warehousing, Prtlnd 5019 Ball Issues, Portland 4974 Warren’s Gang, Portland 4916 Striking Results, Vancouver 4941 6 7 8 9 10 Big Als Pro Shop, Vancvr Aches & Pains, Portland How Long, Milwaukie Animals, Yakima Back Again, Portland 4939 4932 4914 4932 4879 Team payouts not availableat press time 1 JP Muller $1200 Plus USBC Masters entry and trophy 2 Grry Ledford +USBC entry 800 3 Roger LeClair 600 4 Robert Donovan 500 5 Pat Nolan 480 6 Thomas Ault Jr 470 7 Gary Yamasaki 460 8 Bob Porter 450 9 Jason Lower 430 10 Trent Zabelle 420 11 Kevin Humphreys 410 12 Mike Kasper 400 13 Jarrett Raz 390 14 Dennis Bailey 380 15 Mike Polinski 370 16 Sean Daniels 360 17 Jason Hollingsworth 350 18 Bill Michaels, Jr 340 19 James Hylton 330 20 Steve Pechar 320 21 Steve Kiss 310 22 Dan Orazio 300 23 Matt Wilmarth 290 24 Alex Hamilton 280 25 Lee Mabe 270 26 BrianSchmit 260 27 Mike Danielson 250 28 SteveCoats 235 29 Sean Warner 225 Pictured above (left to right) Dave Husted, Garry Ledford, JP Muller, Bob Wells and Bill Oetkin. Bob Wells photo Qualifying Squad Leaders Pat Nolan Jason Hollingsworth Pat Nolan, leading qualifier, Jason Lower and Jason Hollingsworth. All won bowling balls donated by Rohn Morton, Bowling Directions at Hollywood Bowl, Curtiss Bergheim at Big Al’s and Dave Husted at Milwaukie Bowl. Jason Lower Bob Wells Photos 14-The Van-Port, March, 2007 DAY NAME OF LEAGUE # PER TEAM TYPE START TIME APPROX. COST START DATE Monday 9-Pin No-Tap Part 2 3 Any Mix 6:30 pm $12.00 May 7th Monday Superbowl 5 Any Mix 6:30 pm $15.00 May 14th Tuesday Wilsonville Summer Seniors 4 Seniors 11:00 am $8.00 May 15th Tuesday Lottery Pool League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $15.00 May 22nd Tuesday Wilsonville Gold Card League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $13.00 May 22nd Wednesday Kool Kids Bowling Club Open JR. Noon $6.00 June 20th Wednesday Scratch and WIN? League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $14.00 May 9th Wednesday Wilsonville No-Tap Casino League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $15.00 May 9th Open Senior 1:00 pm $6.00 May 17th Thursday Senior Color Pin Bowling Thursday Shrek 3 Ball League 4 Adult/JR 6:30 pm $14.00 May 3rd Thursday PBA Challenge 3 Any Mix 7:00 pm $12.00 May 3rd Friday Mom’s Day Out 3 Ladies 12:30 pm $10.00 May 4th Saturday Shrek 3 Ball League 4 JR. 11:00 am $14.00 May 26th Saturday Ultimate Choice Jr. League 4 JR. 11:00 am $12.00 May 26th Sunday Ultimate Choice League 4 Any Mix 6:30 pm $16.00 May 20th Any Day Wilsonville Flex League 1 Any Any $13.00 May 21st League of Choice: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: St. Helens tournament set to Blow May 18th Have you ever gone to a tournament and shot your best series in the team event? Or maybe you shot your best series in doubles and your partner didn’t come through . . . .or vice versa? Well now there’s a tournament that will reward you for those scores no matter what your partners or team mates did. With the May 18th advent of it’s 27th edition, the Mt. St. Helens Tournament will now be offering optional singles in team and singles in doubles events. Hilander Bowl proprietor Jim Springer picked up on the idea while networking with East Coast proprietors who have been offering separate singles in team and doubles events in their tournaments for decades. “I thought it sounded like a great incentive and motivator when I first heard about it,” Springer said. “For an extra $10.00 bowlers can enter these separate singles events by using their team or doubles scores. What’s really great is that these are totally separate singles events, so anyone might actually cash in 3 separate singles events in one tournament,” Springer went on to say. “Tournament bowlers are always looking for something else to buy into when they’re bowling,” Springer added. Since the Mt. St. Helens Tournament offers a variety of events and mixed categories, bowlers could cash in up to 6 different singles competitions. Entry forms are now available at most Washington and Oregon centers. As he has for nearly 3 decades, Springer makes a 1400 mile trek personally visiting over 100 centers distributing posters and entry forms. “The personal touch is what has really made our tournament the big success that it is,” Springer proudly states. “We’ve had over 200 teams and 1,000 singles and doubles entries since our 3rd year.” In addition to the new singles in team and doubles feature which will be available in all divisions, the tournament includes separate division of Men’s Teams (all men), Women’s Teams (all women), Mixed Teams (2 men+2 Women), Men’s Doubles and Singles, Women’s Doubles and Singles, Mixed Doubles and Singles and associated all events. All events are handicap but there are optional scratch single and scratch doubles available for an additional prize entry fee of $10.00. The tournament also runs an abundance of both scratch and handicap brackets on most squads. The Mt. St. Helens Tournaments runs weekends from May 18th through July 29th at Hilander bowl in Kelso, WA. While the tournament is a walk-in event, reservations are recommended as many squads fill rapidly with perennial players. Phone reservations are available at 360-423-1500. Northwest PBA Regional Results Lava Lanes-Roseburg Feb. 23-24, 2007 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Bryon Smith, Roseburg Blaise Bedolla, Roseburg Corey Husted, Clackamas Chester Roger, Milwaukie Ernie Schlegel (S), Vancouver Hugh Miller (S), Seattle Kevin Henderson, Albany Adam Ahmad, seattle Jacob Dreier, Roseburg 5-2 $2000 4-1 1200 3-2 850 3-1 850 2-3 600 1-3 600 0-3 600 0-3 600 450 40 & Over Tournament Assoc. 74 entrys AMF Pro 300 Portland, OR Roy Galvin Wayne Henson Bob Anderson Floyd Kerslake Jack King Nick Dubravac Jaime Vasquez Ruthella Baurer Larry Schrieter Larry Janson Rich Taylor Oscar Gore Vivian Harvey Chuck Raz * Mike Dowrey Bob Ruff Rick Kennedy Mike Hagen Ed Holland Dan Winfree Larry Engelbrecht Carol Ann Ivey Paul Entler Albert Heim Don Macomber 4-Feb-07 QUALIFY 971 863 895 925 953 1002 885 869 1009 933 966 1001 988 952 961 988 928 893 926 1054 815 785 881 989 HDCP 50+5 180 225 120+30 65+10 45+10 145 185+5 45 90+10 70+5 60 130 180+15 55+10 55 100+5 140 140+5 n15+5 195+25 225+25 135+25 65+15 TOTAL 1026 1043 1120 1075 1028 1057 1030 1059 1054 1033 1041 1061 1118 1147 1026 1035 1033 1033 1071 1044 1035 1035 1041 1069 FINALS 927 724 654 756 722 799 675 630 759 716 698 763 697 622 707 702 659 727 604 749 579 538 559 620 HDCP W-L-T 40 4-0-0144 3-1-1180 3-1-096 2-2-052 4-0-036 2-2-0116 3-1-0148 3-1-036 2-2-072 2-2-056 3-1-048 1-3-0104 1-3-0144 2-2-044 2-2-044 2-2-080 2-2-0112 2-2-0112 2-2-0n12 1-3-0156 1-3-0180 0-4-0108 1-3-052 0-4-0hgom TOTAL 1087 958 924 912 900 895 881 868 855 848 844 841 831 826 811 806 799 799 776 767 765 718 697 672 EARNINGS $350 $175 $125 $110 $100 $93 $88 $83 $78 $75 $73 $71 $70 $69 $68 $67 $66 $65 $64 $63 $62 $61 $60 $59 $25 o o r e k c u B a l t u Molal o t o o h S s e l Doub USBC SANCTIONED NEW AR E Y S I H T $300 US BON CASH 1ST FOR AME 300 G 4 DIVISIONS Men’s, Women, Mixed and Scratch $400 1st PLACE based on 30 teams per division entry fee $40.00 Bowl all weekends in June and first weekend in July For more information contact Molalla Bowl 503-829-2264 Bowl a Summer League at Molalla Bowl and receive FREE A NEW BRUNSWICK POWER GROOVE BOWLING BALL Molalla Bowl 150 Grange Ave Molalla, OR 503-829-2264 www.molallabowl.com The Van-Port, March, 2007-15 May 18th thru July 29th GUARANTEED 1ST PLACE PRIZES* MENS TEAM ....................... $1500.00 MIXED TEAM ....................... 1000.00 MENS DOUBLES ................. 700.00 WOMENS TEAM ................. 500.00 MIXED DOUBLES ................. 500.00 MENS SINGLES................... 350.00 WOMENS DOUBLES ........... 250.00 MIXED WOMENS SINGLES ... 250.00 MIXED MENS SINGLES......... 250.00 WOMENS SINGLES ............. 150.00 Men’s singles and doubles, Women’s singles and doubles and Mixed doubles offered in A & B Division OPTIONAL SCRATCH SINGLES AND DOUBLES EVENTS HANDICAP AND SCRATCH BRACKETS FOR 2007 OPTIONAL NEW NEW SINGLES IN TEAM AND/OR SINGLES IN DOUBLES HILANDER BOWL 200 KELSO DRIVE KELSO, WA 98626 PHONE 360-423-1500