Pictured In The Center Is Ron Mohr.
HALL OF FAMER RON MOHR OUTLASTS A FULL FIELD IN GLENDALE
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 DDZIOMBA. Story And Photo Courtesy Of PBA.Com
Glendale, Ariz. – Ron Mohr, from Las Vegas, outlasted a full field of 50 senior bowlers to take home his 21st PBA Regional Title and first in four years on Saturday at Bowlero in Glendale, Ariz.
Mohr, who was inducted in the PBA Hall of Fame in 2018, went 7-1 in match play and averaged 213 on the demanding PBA Earl Anthony pattern to come from behind. In the last game of the day, Mohr shot 234 to leapfrog into first place over David Leverage. Mohr earned $2,000 for his first-place finish.
Leverage, from nearby Peoria, Ariz, led the field most of the day but ran into trouble during his last game, which cost him the victory. Right behind Leverage in third place was Steve Smith from San Diego, Calif., who went 5-2-1 in match play.
The PBA50 Glendale Open kicked off the 2021 PBA50 Western Region season with Regional champions and new members. Five Regional champions advanced to match play.
PBA50 Glendale Open
Bowlero Glendale, Glendale, Ariz., Saturday
Final Match Play Standings (after 14 games, including match play bonus pins):
- Ron Mohr, Las Vegas, 7-1, 3,204, $2,000.
- David Leverage, Peoria, Ariz., 6-2, 3,154, $1,200.
- Steve Smith, San Diego, Calif., 5-2-1, 3,122, $1,000.
- Mike Keough, Stockton, Calif., 4-4, 3,030, $850.
- Derek Gregory, Chowchilla, Calif., 4-4, 3,008, $750.
- N-Jim Montgomery, Byron, Ill., 5-3, 2,946, $675.
- Lance Lorfeld, University Place, Wash., 4-4, 2,931, $600.
- Gerald Vertigan, Yorba Linda, Calif., 1-7, 2,845, $550.
- Dave Han, Alabaster, Ala., 3-4-1, 2,812, $500.
- Troy Kendrick, Las Vegas, 3-5, 2,791, $450.
- Craig Newcomb, Pierre, SD., 3-5, 2,776, $425.
- Shawn Hohnstein, Hereford, Ariz., 2-6, 2,773, $400.
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SFT News. Courtesy Of SFT.
Chandler - - - Our event this weekend was at AMF McRay lanes and had a great turnout for a two squad event with 108 entries for the event which is about 54 bowlers per squad. We had 67 qualifying and 41 parlay entries with 29 total cashers, a 1 in 3.7 cash ratio and paid out over $5,100.00 in main and side event prize fund. The players bowled on the very difficult Kegel 40ft Red Square oil pattern. This is Kegel’s version of the original U.S. Open pattern or more commonly known as the PBA Bear oil pattern. It is a very flat oil pattern that leaves practically no room for error and puts precedence on shot making and spare shooting. Since it’s not an extremely long or short oil pattern, many players could play in different areas on the lane.
As always, we would like to welcome our newest members to the SFT AHT family. Welcome Brian Coleman and Tricia Standefer participated in their first ever SFT AHT this Sunday, and we hope to see them all again. Tricia made a run today in her first event, but more on that below. We had a few Parlay Power Players this weekend in Xavier Altamirano, Adam Orlopp and Jennifer Peterson who all made the Quarterfinals with just their $25.00 parlay investment. Adam would go the furthest making it all the way to the Final match with a chance to win $1,000.00! Congrats to Marcus Boner on winning $260 from Momma’s Mystery Pot with a score of 150. Your winner of the free plastic ball raffle, with an option to upgrade to any Track high performance for $85.00, was Ted McKay!!!
Since this was a 2 squad event, there was no re-oil for the quarterfinals which would see some really low scores. There were a couple of bowlers that were able to throw a few big games, but mainly shooting your average would give you a chance to make it to the Semi-final round. In the A Division, we would have Ben Perry (+120) as your #1 seed taking on Shane Smith (+82). The B Division would come down to game 3 to see who would make the semi-finals with your #1 seed being Brian Richardson (+27) and he would face off with Adam Orlopp (+26). The C Division would also be really close as there were 3 bowlers that were all within 3 pins of each other. The #1 seed would be Tricia Standefer (+41) and she would bowl against Dan Marks (+40).
The C Division semi-final match would go back and forth between Dan and Tricia. A few open frames by Dan would give Tricia a lead that she wouldn’t give up as she was able to stay clean to win the match, 223 to 183. The B Division match would be a grind fest as both Brian and Adam would struggle to find a line to the pocket. Brian would open in the fifth and sixth frames giving Adam the advantage and Adam would fill out the match to win, 217 to 179. While the other two divisions would see the bowlers struggle, the A Division semi-final would be a high scoring match. Both Shane and Ben would go back and forth crushing the pocket and it would all come down to the tenth frame. Shane would finish the match first going nine-spare and a strike to finish at 255. Ben would need a double and any mark on the fill to win. Ben would get up and throw his first shot, but it would go high in the pocket leaving the 4-8, which he would chop on the spare attempt, to finish at 232.
Going into the Finals, we would see both Adam and Tricia making their finals debut and looking for their first title. Tricia has been attending the events for the past couple of months to watch her son William Standefer bowl. So it was nice to see her decide that she was going to give it a shot to bowl our events and now her she was making the Finals in her first event. Shane was looking for his 2nd AHT SFT title in the past two months and had been bowling well for most of the day.
The final match would see Shane start off red hot, throwing the first 6 strikes to make up any handicap difference that he was facing. Adam and Tricia would start off a bit slow, but by the middle of the match they had both got themselves back on track. Shane would split in the seventh frame and give Adam and Tricia a little bit of hope, but would then finish out the match with a couple of strikes to finish at 266. Adam and Tricia would battle each other for 2nd place and the $300.00 difference between 2nd and 3rd. Going into the tenth Tricia was 5 pins ahead of Adam. Adam would finish first going 8-spare and nine to finish at 228. Tricia would get up and go a bit high on her shot leaving the 6-10, which she would spare and then strike on the fill to finish at 234 for 2nd place. Congrats to Shane Smith for winning his 2nd AHT SFT title and the $1,050.00 first place prize. Also, congrats to Tricia Standefer on 2nd and Adam Orlopp on 3rd place.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event a successful one! We are going to take next weekend off as our tournament partner, True Amateur Tournament (TAT), is hosting their event in Las Vegas next weekend. Good luck to those that are heading up to bowl the event! We hope to see you all in two weeks at Bowlero Via Linda on Saturday, February 13th for our 2 squad event!
FINALS - Shane Smith vs. Adam Orlopp vs. Tricia Standefer.
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Tucson Metro Annual Open Tournament. Courtesy Of Tucson Metro USBC.
Tucson - - - The Tucson Metro Annual Open Tournament is scheduled at Bowlero Bowl for two weekends this year instead of the usual 3 weekends. This tournament is certified and sanctioned through USBC and Tucson Metro USBC. The tournament will be held on February 20th and 21st and 27th and 28th. There will still be two squads on each day. The squad times will be 9:00am and 2:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The tournament fees are $25.00 per person for each event. If you bowl Team Event and Singles & Doubles Events it will be $75.00. Handicap All Events will be an additional $5.00 fee and Scratch All Events will be an additional $10.00 fee. If you bowl Singles Event you must also bowl Doubles Event. There will be two divisions for each Event with Singles divisions being 179 and below and 180 and above. The tournament is open to all bowlers and all average levels. Tournament entries can be found at Bowlero Bowl or on our website at: www.tucsonmetrousbc.com. Tournament rules can be found on our website only.
This year's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on February 20th at 1:00pm. This ceremony will be held in between the first and second squads. We have two new members this year. Ray Ganske will be inducted for Superior Performance and Terry Snyder will be inducted for Meritorious service. Congratulations to Ray and Terry!
Your Tournament Directors are Ron Cooper, Kari Snyder and Dave Ortegon. If you have any questions concerning this tournament please contact a Tournament Director or our Association Manager, Steve Harris at: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or 520-591-0622.
Masks will be required as mandated by City and State guidelines. All rules in place at Bowlero Bowl concerning Covid-19 will be enforced. Please do your share by following the rules in order to keep yourself and everyone else safe. If you are sick please stay home.
We will continue to monitor the current situation as the tournament gets closer and will make any necessary changes or updates that will be in the best interest and safety of everyone concerned.
NOTICE: It has been requested that bowlers refrain from bringing guests with you when you bowl since there is already limited seating for the bowlers due to the pandemic. The requirements from the state, county and Pima County Health Dept will be enforced.
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TUCSON METRO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Courtesy Of Tucson Metro USBC.
Tucson - - - We may be in a pandemic with bowling centers closed but the Tucson Metro Youth Scholarship program still has money to help our deserving youth bowlers with their college expenses. We just need our youth bowlers to apply for it.
The deadline to mail applications for the Tucson Metro Eichman/McConnell/Pelphrey Youth Scholarship Fund will be on February 1st for this year. There is no age requirement but the applicant must be a current student in grades 9 thru 12. They must be a member in good standing in Tucson Metro USBC or Tucson Metro Youth Booster Club for the last two years.
To apply go to the Tucson Metro USBC website at www.tucsonmetrousbc.com and click the "Download Page" link to find the application. Fill it out completely and include all necessary information and requirements. Send the application plus all necessary documentation and paperwork to the Tucson Metro Youth Scholarship Chairperson, Stephanie Becker on or before February 1, 2021. The mailing address will be on the application.
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Youth Fundraiser!! Courtesy Of Mesa Strikers.
Mesa - - - Mesa Strikers and Kyrene Hot Shots have teamed up together to do a ball raffle, with the proceeds going to support both of the youth programs.
6 tickets will be drawn!!
Ticket are $5 each, if you purchase 4 you'll get a 5th free
Any ball of your choice (up to $225)
Drilling is not included
Drawing will be held February 14th after the final MMA Open & Women's squad has begun.
You do not need to be present to win.
We will be selling at the MMA tournament, during leagues, and online. If you'd like to purchase online, DM me I'm able to take Venmo or Paypal
Again, you do not need to be present to win. We will draw the tickets and contact the winners. All proceed go to the youth programs.
Thank you in advance for supporting our youth!!
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30th Annual Mesa Sr. Open, @ Mesa East Bowl. January 9 + 10, 2021. Official Results.
Pictured Is: Mesa East Bowl.
Team Div A, 760 + Higher. Hdcp.
1. Luke All-Stars, El Mirage. 2,755.
2. Old And Slow, Gilbert. 2,741.
3. Nagy's Pro Shop, Mesa. 2,717.
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1. Sidoti And Pawlowski Insurance, Phoenix. 2,589.
2. Uncle Bucks Pork Chops, Tucson. 2,548
3. Your Strike Shop #2, Buckeye. 2,541.
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Team Div B. 759 + Lower. Hdcp.
1. Pitts Crew - Rollin Rebels #2, Phoenix. 2,730.
2. Wheeler, Mesa. 2,684.
3. In Striking Distance, Phoenix. 2,679.
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Team Div B. 759 + Lower. Scratch.
1. Nefarious - Four, Mesa. 2,245.
2. Oh - Oh, Sun Lakes. 2,238.
3. In Striking Distance, Phoenix. 2,220.
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Doubles Div A. 380 + Higher. Hdcp.
1. Richard Coon/ Mark Wojtusiak, Gilbert. 1,376.
2. John Cross/Jacqueline Smith, Avondale. 1,376.
3. Marty Bender/Levy Stuart, Gilbert. 1,363.
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Doubles Div A. 380 + Higher. Scratch.
1. Kurt Neish/Kyle Howard, Queen Creek. 1,313.
2. David Hyatt/Brian Reed, Oro Valley. 1,295.
3. Frank Sidoti/Ronald Schloss, Phoenix. 1,292.
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Doubles Div B. 379 + Lower. Hdcp.
1. Christina Sullivan/Brian Cail, Scottsdale. 1,435.
2. Rick Watters/Scott Watters. Mesa. 1,389.
3. Bob Boggs/Larry Seger, Mesa. 1,384.
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Doubles Div B. 379 + Lower. Scratch.
1. Christina Sullivan/Brian Cail, Scottsdale. 1,217.
2. Bob Boggs/Larry Seger, Mesa. 1,204.
3. Ron Wall/William Luker, Appache Junction. 1,159.
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Singles A. 190 + Higher Hdcp.
1. Rick W. Jackson, Tempe. 773.
2. Martin Powell, El Mirage. 741.
3. Bob W. Gazis, Gilbert. 728.
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Singles A 190 + Higher Scratch.
1. Rick W. Jackson, Tempe. 730.
2. Bob Gazis, Gilbert. 728.
3. Eduardo Vegas, Tucson. 702.
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Singles B 189 + Lower Hdcp.
1. Gregory D. Wilt, Phoenix. 749.
2. George Cornett, San Tan Valley. 745.
3. Jean Reeder, Phoenix. 744.
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Singles B 189 + Lower Scratch.
1. George Cornett, San Tan Valley. 646.
2. Gregory D. Witt, Phoenix. 636.
3. Jean Reeder, Phoenix. 623.
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All Events A 190 + Higher Hdcp.
1. Kevin Nickelson, Mesa. 2,117.
2. Brian Richardson, El Mirage. 2,110.
3. Martin Purnell, El Mirage. 2,090.
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All Events A 190 + Higher Scratch.
1. Bob Gazis, Gilbert. 2,051.
2. Eduardo Vegas, Tucson. 2,039.
3. Ronald Schloss, Phoenix. 2,010.
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All Events B 189 + Lower.
1. George Cornett, San Tan Valley. 2,128.
2. Gregory D. Witt, Phoenix. 2,124.
3. Tammy A. Nitta, Avondale. 2,105.
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King Of The Hill At Desert Lanes In Sierra Vista. Courtesy Of Svet Vukomanovich.
Sierra Vista - - - Date: February 13, 2021.
Time: 12:00 PM Saturday.
Where: Desert Lanes Ft. Huachuca. Sierra Vista.
What: Open to all USBC Members.
Cost: $55
Pattern: Viper.
Yes: Mask must be worn in bowling center.
Contact: Svet Vukomanovich.
Phone: 520-249-8448.
$200 will be added to the prize fund, from sponsor Texas Roadhouse. High game entry of $30, will only be available during qualifying round. Bowlers will bowl six games across 12 lanes during the qualifying round. 50% of the field, will then bowl two more games, to cut to the top five.
Since the bowling center is located on an active Army base, please allow yourselves time to get your pass at the gate.
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Virtue Bowling Supply Upcoming Ball Demos. Courtesy Of Virtue Bowling Supply.
February 19 - Antelope Lanes 4pm to 5:30pm.
February 20 - Glenfair Lanes 9:30am to 1:30pm.
(Before Red, White, & Blue Tournament).
February 21 - AMF Union Hills 12pm to 1:30pm.
(Before E&BC World Tournament).
February 27 - Bowlero Mesa 11am to 12:30pm.
(Before Baker Doubles Tournament).
February 28 - Mesa East Bowl 12pm to 1:30pm.
$10 Entry Fee.
Sport & House Patterns Available!
Random Entrant Will Win A Free Ball!
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64th Annual MMA Open. At Bowlero Mesa. Unofficial Results. First Weekend January 30-31.
Tournament Continues February 6-7, And February 13-14.
For Women's 65th Annual Open Results. Please See BowlMesa.com.
TEAM, A (840 & Above), Handicapped 1 Alendoza 7 2,850 Maricopa, AZ 2 Tower of Power 8 2,809 Gilbert, AZ 3 Dow Realty 63 2,690 Gilbert, AZ
TEAM, B (740-839), Handicapped 1 Cool Arrows 53 2,855 Chandler, AZ 2 Entry 35 (Phillip Hanna) 35 2,803 Maricopa, AZ 3 Jo Wanna Mann 2 2,794 Gilbert, AZ
TEAM, C (739 & Below), Handicapped 1 S.H.I.T. 45 2,884 Mesa, AZ 2 Mistair 32 2,749 Tempe, AZ 3 Better With Age 69 2,696 Flagstaff, AZ
TEAM, C (739 & Below), Scratch 1 S.H.I.T. 45 2,458 Mesa, AZ 2 Better With Age 69 2,256 Flagstaff, AZ 3 Mistair 32 2,182 Tempe, AZ.
TEAM SCRATCH W/PRIZE FUND, Prize Fund, Scratch 1 Alendoza 7 2,850 Maricopa, AZ 2 Tower of Power 8 2,809 Gilbert, AZ 3 Revolution Pro Shop 6 2,638 Gilbert, AZ.
DOUBLES, A (420 & Above), Handicapped 1 Wolfe Brett W. \ Rodman Hugh V. 8 1,468 Gilbert, AZ 2 Hanna Phillip D. \ Kasting Richard 34 1,363 Maricopa, AZ 3 Schmidt Brandon E. \ Bailey Michael P. 63 1,346 Gilbert, AZ.
DOUBLES, A (420 & Above), Scratch 1 Wolfe Brett W. \ Rodman Hugh V. 8 1,455 Gilbert, AZ 2 Hanna Phillip D. \ Kasting Richard 34 1,347 Maricopa, AZ 3 Schmidt Brandon E. \ Bailey Michael P. 63 1,346 Gilbert, AZ.
DOUBLES, B (370-419), Handicapped 1 Wojtusiak Mark J. \ Niles Christina M. 22 1,460 Gilbert, AZ 2 McDonald Ron D. \ McDonald Tawna J. 30 1,424 Casa Grande, AZ 3 Rosensteel John T. \ Scott Thomas R. 16 1,422 San Tan Valley, AZ.
DOUBLES, B (370-419), Scratch 1 Rosensteel John T. \ Scott Thomas R. 16 1,358 San Tan Valley, AZ 2 Wojtusiak Mark J. \ Niles Christina M. 22 1,352 Gilbert, AZ 3 McDonald Ron D. \ McDonald Tawna J. 30 1,244 Casa Grande, AZ.
DOUBLES, C (368 & Below), Handicapped 1 Wall Ron G. \ White Esther 32 1,469 Tempe, AZ 2 Ridley Shirley A. \ Flitsch Candice A. 41 1,376 Casa Grande, AZ 3 Ferguson Bruce T. Jr \ Corcino David 58 1,312 Gilbert, AZ
DOUBLES, C (368 & Below), Scratch 1 Marasigan Adrian L. \ Banno Joseph J. 6 1,263 Gilbert, AZ 2 Wall Ron G. \ White Esther 32 1,154 Tempe, AZ 3 Roethle James (Jimmy) E. Jr \ Colegrove Craig 44 1,121 Casa Grande, AZ.
DOUBLES SCRATCH W/PRIZE FUND, Prize Fund, Scratch 1 Wolfe Brett W. \ Rodman Hugh V. 8 1,455 Gilbert, AZ 2 Hanna Phillip D. \ Kasting Richard 34 1,347 Maricopa, AZ 3 Mendoza Ernie Jr \ Quilt Dan W. 7 1,340 Maricopa, AZ.
SINGLES, A (210 & Above), Handicapped 1 Wolfe Brett W. 8 730 Gilbert, AZ 2 Kasting Richard 34 728 Maricopa, AZ 3 Bell Cedrick D. 38 713 Tempe, AZ Mesa.
SINGLES, A (210 & Above), Scratch 1 Wolfe Brett W. 8 717 Gilbert, AZ 2 Kasting Richard 34 715 Maricopa, AZ 3 McElliott Jeremy L. 7 710 Maricopa, AZ..
SINGLES, B (185-209), Handicapped 1 Scott Daniel J. 58 818 Gilbert, AZ 2 Kepler Timothy J. 2 765 Gilbert, AZ 3 Seger Larry 45 749 Mesa, AZ.
SINGLES, B (185-209), Scratch 1 Scott Daniel J. 58 727 Gilbert, AZ 2 Grant Shawn D. 2 696 Gilbert, AZ 3 Kepler Timothy J. 2 682 Gilbert, AZ.
SINGLES, C (184 & Below), Handicapped 1 Dow Jacob A. 63 777 Gilbert, AZ 2 Durben Betty 54 731 Sun Lakes, AZ 3 Douthat Mary J. 69 703 Flagstaff, AZ.
SINGLES, C (184 & Below), Scratch 1 Dow Jacob A. 63 659 Gilbert, AZ 2 Lloyd Dave A. 44 590 Casa Grande, AZ 2 Douthat Mary J. 69 590 Flagstaff, AZ.
SINGLES SCRATCH W/PRIZE FUND, Prize Fund, Scratch 1 Wolfe Brett W. 8 717 Gilbert, AZ 2 Kasting Richard 34 715 Maricopa, AZ 3 McElliott Jeremy L. 7 710 Maricopa, AZ.
ALL EVENTS, A (210 & Above), Handicapped 1 Wolfe Brett W. 8 2,191 Gilbert, AZ 2 Oswald Richard M. 51 2,141 Chandler, AZ 3 Brunick Chris T. 8 2,105 Gilbert, AZ 4.
ALL EVENTS, A (210 & Above), Scratch 1 Wolfe Brett W. 8 2,152 Gilbert, AZ 2 Oswald Richard M. 51 2,141 Chandler, AZ 3 Brunick Chris T. 8 2,105 Gilbert, AZ.
ALL EVENTS, B (185 - 209), Handicapped 1 Seger Larry 45 2,200 Mesa, AZ 2 Marks Dan J. 50 2,183 Chandler, AZ 3 Kepler Timothy J. 2 2,129 Gilbert, AZ.
ALL EVENTS, B (185 - 209), Scratch 1 Niles Christina M. 22 2,019 Gilbert, AZ 2 Newell James E. Jr 2 1,981 Gilbert, AZ 3 Marks Dan J. 50 1,967 Chandler, AZ 3 Roethle James (Jimmy).
ALL EVENTS, C (184 & Below), Handicapped 1 Dow Jacob A. 63 2,114 Gilbert, AZ 2 Douthat Mary J. 69 2,105 Flagstaff, AZ 3 Darbonne Brian A. 69 2,095 Flagstaff, AZ.
ALL EVENTS, C (184 & Below), Scratch 1 Darbonne Brian A. 69 1,771 Flagstaff, AZ 2 Douthat Mary J. 69 1,766 Flagstaff, AZ 3 Hernreich Sammi 30 1,749 Casa Grande, AZ.