There were lead changes, there was solid scoring from every squad and there is a very interesting story involving the Tournament Champion! It was great seeing some Members Saturday, that we hadn't seen for a while... Welcome back. The scoring was just a little above normal all day, such as the Cut Line at 972, compared to a more normal 950. We could attribute the higher scores to our bowlers getting better... But, Pat Johns pointed out that HiLine's Oil Machine had just been given an overhaul, which would have improved the shot and given the scores a slight boost. Bob Rouse lead the way with 5 No-Taps to take $100 for the 9-Tap Jackpot Consolation.
Our HiLine Champion is Willie Downing, who wins his 3rd Career Title. Willie was one of the early Members of the Tour, joining in 2002, with membership #58. For his first SIX years on the Tour, he did well, Cashing over 50 times, but never winning a Title. At a Bowlero Lanes Tournament in 2008, he expressed his frustration (whined), about not having won in 6 years. I gave him a hard time and he responded that, "I really don't care about the money... I want the Championship Shirt". Sure enough, he won the Tournament that day... BUT, he had ZERO in the Progressive Pot. Later that year, in the 2008 Year-End Championship, Willie won is 2nd Title and earned a Tour Pennant and another Shirt... BUT again he had ZERO in the Pot, which limited him to a $1200.00 payday. In his entire career on Tour, Willie has NEVER put $20 in the Pot. Saturday, before bowling in the Tournament at Hiline, Willie again made a comment (whined) about how long it's been since he won. I told him, in front of Ray Israel, that the last time he made that kind of comment, he went out and won the Tournament. HE DID IT AGAIN... But this time, he had a "FEELING" and wanted to change his luck, so he put $20 in the Pot for the FIRST TIME. The result, was a $1,929.00 payoff. His plans for the winnings were the usual, pay bills, buy a new ball, plus he'll put $20 aside for the next Progressive Pot. Willie used his Columbia "Scout" drilled by Pat Johns at HiLine, for his BIG win. There's no question that Willie "Sticks with it", which is confirmed by his 41 years working for APM Terminals (Mersk/SeaLand). His "Lucky Charm", girlfriend Carol, who's normally at the Tournaments, was home cooking for a BIG Birthday party for her mom this weekend. Willie said that he's been in that famous "ZONE" before, for 2 or 3 games, but never for ALL FOUR like he was at HiLine. CONGRATULATIONS Willie on win #3!!
HiLine Champ Willie Downing $1,929.00 In 2nd place, Kent Stockton, another long time Tour Member, who started back in 2003, was seeking his first Tour Title. Kent's 1059 was not only good for $871.00 for 2nd, but also an extra $170.00 from the Scratch Pot. Bill Smith took a GREAT run at his first Singles Title with a 1051, good for $466.00 in 3rd Place money.
Next Week: Hooters Bowl - 12:00 - 2:30 - 5:00
RESULTS |
Place |
Semi-Finalist |
HNCP |
Score W/HDCP |
Prize |
1st |
Willie Downing
$20 Progressive Pot |
17 |
1093 |
$1,000.00 + $929.00=
$1,929.00 1st |
2nd |
Kent Stockton
$20 Progressive Pot |
-5 |
1059 |
$500.00 + $371.00 =
$871.00 2nd |
3rd |
Bill Smith
$20 Progressive Pot |
1 |
1051 |
$280.00 + $186.00 =
$466.00 3rd Place |
4th |
Paul Marcello |
-3 |
1035 |
230 |
5th |
Chris Pierce |
2 |
1023 |
200 |
6th |
Duane MacDonald |
10 |
1022 |
170 |
7th |
Mac Brown |
3 |
1019 |
150 |
8th |
Jessica Marcello |
37 |
1012 |
130 |
9th |
Cal Fisher |
-1 |
1007 |
120 |
10th |
Casey Kryzanowski |
27 |
996 |
110 |
11th |
Danny Nudelman |
25 |
995 |
100 |
12th T |
Ronnie Toms |
43 |
994 |
90 |
12th T |
Christina Miller |
21 |
994 |
90 |
14th |
Bob Rouse |
10 |
992 |
80 |
15th |
Kenny Tameno |
10 |
989 |
75 |
16th |
Leon Bemis |
13 |
984 |
70 |
17th |
John Nissen |
-2 |
981 |
68 |
18th |
Malou Aninion |
58 |
975 |
66 |
19th T |
Lee Turner |
9 |
974 |
63 |
19th T |
Earl Kleist |
1 |
974 |
63 |
21st |
John Shaw |
41 |
972 |
60 |
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OTHER
PAYOUTS
Award |
Score (w/hndp) |
Recipient |
Prize |
OPTIONAL SCRATCH HIGH SERIES |
1079 |
Kent Stockton |
$100.00 |
- |
1047 |
Paul Marcello |
$45.00 |
OPTIONAL SCRATCH HIGH GAME |
300 |
Bob Rouse - Paul Marcello ($35 ea) |
$70.00 |
- |
300 |
Rich Eaton - Kent Stockton ($35 ea) |
$70.00 |
NEW PROGRESSIVE POT TOTAL: $1,691.00
NEW 9-TAP JACKPOT TOTAL: $1,616.00
STRIKEPOT CONSOLATION WINNER:
5 No-Taps Bob Rouse ($100.00)
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
106 Entries @ $35.00 each |
$3,710.00 |
Added by 9-Tap |
$5.00 |
TOTAL PRIZE FUND |
$3,715.00 |
Champion Shirt |
$45.00 |
Side Pots |
$914.00 |
High Scratch Game/Series Pot |
$285.00 |
9-Tap Jackpot |
$100.00 |
Progressive Pot |
$1,486.00 |
Total paid out this Tournament |
$6,545.00 |
HIGH GAME POTS
Time |
Each |
1st Game |
2nd Game |
3rd Game |
4th Game |
Saturday 12:00pm |
$12 |
Leon Bemis 276 |
Chris Pierce 266 |
Paul King 242 |
Leon Bemis 289 |
2:30PM |
$20 |
Danny Nudelmen 288 |
Willie Downing 307 |
Rich Eaton 304 |
Bob Rouse 310 |
5:00PM |
$19 |
Bob Rouse 285 |
Jon Schneider 286 |
Kent Stockton 295 |
Paul Marcello 297 |
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