Mesa Bowling Community Comes Out To Celebrate The Life Of Ron Huemiller Sr. Pictured is: Ron Huemiller Sr.
Mesa - - - The Mesa Metro bowling community came out in force on Monday December 16, 2019, to celebrate the life of Ron Huemiller Sr. Ron's recent passing has effected all of us who knew him, in one way or another.
Ron was inducted into the Mesa Metro Hall of Fame, for bowling ability in 2016. When it came to the game of bowling, it was always about us and never about him. He was always interested in how our individual game was going, and always willing to give us a lesson to help us figure things out. He also worked with the kids in the Mesa Strikers Youth Bowling League.
We were part of a Wednesday afternoon practice group at Bowlero Mesa that included us. Gary Syzmanski, his son-in-law Nathan Gentry, and Clarence Young. If Ron saw that we were doing something great in our practice sessions, he would say 'good job, keep it up'. In my case it was my footwork to the foul-line. That was one thing I never had to worry about.
One of the things we did during our practice sessions was bowl for quarters. It was because of those quarters and because of Ron's persistence that brought out the best in all of us, when we practiced together. If I lost a quarter, I didn't mind at all losing it to Ron or Gary.
Ron would not want us to dwell on his passing either. He would want us to keep the ball rolling, and keep getting better in this game.
Wednesday afternoons won't be the same anymore without Ron and Gary, being present. But, they both would be happy in knowing that we are keeping the ball rolling for them and trying to get better in bowling for them.
The service was at Bowlero Mesa. And delivered by Marcus Body, Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Chandler.
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Pony League Hoping To Expand In The Second-Half Of The Season
Glendale - - - The Pony League now has 35 teams. We would like to add a 36th team at the beginning of the 3rd quarter (January 6, 2020) or sooner. We're looking for a five bowler team (any mix of male and/or female bowlers to compete and enjoy the last two quarters, 18 weeks, playoffs and individual handicap sweeper of our 2019-2020 season. We are also able to add bowlers to our optional singles league-within-the-league competition at the beginning of the third quarter. Our prize fund payouts in both team and singles competition are based on place each quarter. There is negligible negative impact on a new team of bowlers' opportunities for the upcoming second half of our season.
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Schenck Wins King Of The Hill At Tucson Bowl.
Tucson - - - Congratulations to Cortez Schenck for winning the King of the Hill Tournament at Tucson Bowl, 7020 E 21st Street on December 15th, 2019. This was the final event of the 6 event Summer/Fall 2019 Points Race Season. Congratulations to Rich Miller for winning the Summer/Fall 2019 Points Race Championship. The next King of the Hill Tournament, (which will be event # 1 of the 6 event Winter/Spring 2020 Points Race Season), will be on Sunday, January 12th, 2020. For additional information call Tucson Bowl at 520-747-1363.
Junior Strikers Bowling News At Tucson Bowl.
Tucson - - - The Junior Strikers at Tucson Bowl, 7020 E 21st Street, will be starting up again for the Winter/Spring 2020 Season on January 4th, 2020. Practice will start each week at 9:50 AM, with league bowling starting at 10:00 AM. The Winter/Spring Season offers quite a few Junior Tournaments to bowl in, so come on in and get signed up and get started on January 4th, 2020. For additional information contact Tucson Bowl at 520-747-1363.
New Years Eve Celebration At Tucson Bowl.
Tucson - - - Tucson Bowl, 7020 E 21st Street, is taking reservations for the New Years Eve Cyber Parties. We will run a Family Cyber Bowl from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, $69.00 per lane. We will also run a Late Night Cyber Bowl from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, $79.00 per lane. Included in the price for each of the Cyber Bowl events is unlimited bowling during the specified time period, shoes, pizza specials, party favors and more. For additional information call Tucson Bowl 520-747-1363.
9 Game Sweeper At Tucson Bowl.
Tucson - - - Tucson Bowl, 7020 E 21st Street, will be hosting a 9 Game Sweeper on January 1st, 2020. Check-in will start at 10:30 AM, bowling will begin at 11:00 AM. The pattern will be the Kegel Mercury, the entry fee will be $90.00. Scoring for this event will be scratch. For additional information call Tucson Bowl at 520-747-1363.
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Pony League News - Courtesy Of The Pony League Bowlero Glendale.
Glendale - - - Pony League Singles Week 15 of 34 (Second Quarter Week 7 of 9), 12/16/2019: Two weeks remain in the second quarter: One scheduled week (12/23) and one position round (12/30). Steve Roberts (41-15) leads the 215 and over division with Randy Blunck (38-18) and Shawn Kozak (34-22) close by. Steve Roberts takes on Larry Spitali (28-28) this week while Randy Blunck and Shawn Kozak face off against each other in what amounts to another position round for Randy and Shawn. The 209 to 214 division is led by Ryan Riley (46-10) followed by Sean Beck (42-14) and Mike Pyeatt (38-18). Ryan is matched up against Carey Lee Hofmann (22-34) this week. Sean Beck takes on Johnny Chi (22-34). Mike Pyeatt is pitted against Shirley Avvenire Braverman (34-22). The 199 to 208 division is essentially a two bowler race this quarter with Dylan Taylor (50-6) leading Scott Michael Orenstein (42-14). This week, Dylan Taylor is matched up against Leon W. Sabelka (20-36) while Scott Orenstein is matched up against Tony Cabrales (32-24). Chuck Stration Sr. (39-17) leads the 195 to 198 division, followed by Keith Matter (38-18), Randy Norton (32-24) and James Bungard (32-24). Chuck Stration bowls Les Freeman (10-46) this week. Keith Matter takes on Jason Smith (28-28). Randy Norton is matched up against Jeff Zook (24-32). Jim Bungard matches up with Chucky Ducky Stration Jr. (28-28). The 187 to 194 division is the most closely contested race this quarter with John Lesner (36-20) leading, followed by Joe Hart (35-21), Cliff Adams (34-22), Gary Kresse (32-24), Marve Burrell (32-24) and Jacqueline Smith (28-28). John Lesner matches up with Rich Strowman (18-38). Joe Hart and Cliff Adams meet in what is essentially another position round. Gary Kresse meets Michael Zagerman (23-33). Marve Burrell and Jacque Smith meet in another "early position round." In the 175 to 186 division, Wes Marema has the second quarter all but locked up with a 48-8 record followed by Alison Super-Kozak at 36-20. Wes takes on Terry Piercy (32-24) while Alison is matched up against Josh Grow (32-24). Chuck Morgan (52-4) is dominating the 174 and under division while Stuart Porter is second at 40-16. Chuck rolls against Ryan Fletcher (26-30) while Stuart takes on John Spinck (32-24).
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Schloss Wins 2019 Phoenix Senior Masters
Phoenix - - - Congratulations to Ron Schloss on winning the 2019 Senior Masters.
2nd Mike Matosich, 3rd Craig Newcomb, 4th Joseph Jiminez from Southern California.
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