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Tournament Schedule Local and national tournament schedule on page 12

Tucson Metro USBC

Nov 18-19: TMUSBC Women's Senior Tournament, Tucson Bowl Dec 2-3, 9-10: TMUSBC Senior Open, Bowlero Tucson Jan 20-21: TMUSBC City Junior Tournament, Tucson Bowl & Cactus Bowl

MPUSBC Tournaments

Dec 9-10: Military & Guest, AMF Union Hills Jan 13-14: MPUSBC Youth Open, AMF Peoria

Strike Force Tour Tournaments

Nov 19: Bowlero Kyrene Dec 3: Bowlero Via Linda Dec 10: Bowlero Kyrene

MMA Tournaments

Dec 2: MMA Super Sr. Masters/Sr Masters/Sr. Queens, AMF Chandler Jan 4-7: MMA Senior Open, Bowlero Kyrene Jan 20-21: MMA Youth Open, AMF McRay Feb 3-4: MMA Women's Tourn, Bowlero Mesa

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Nov 24-26: Mesa East Bowl Jan 12-14: Morongo Open, Cabazon, CA

Glenfair Lanes Tournaments

Nov 22: Turkey Tournament, 9-Pin No-Tap Dec 2-3: Holiday Fill the Board Jan 1: Hangover Tournament Jan 14: Red, White & Blue Tourn.

Bowlero Kyrene Tournaments

DIGITAL ISSUE

Agent Ong Open Triumphs in Debut Year, Teases Thrilling "Strikes Back" Sequel with Record Payouts, Notable Victors, and Expert Leadership The bowling community continues to buzz with excitement following the resounding success of the inaugural Agent Ong Open. Organized by the dynamic duo Carl and Cathy Ong, founders of the Agent Ong Open and leaders of the renowned Agent Ong Team in real estate, the tournament not only surpassed all expectations but also created an enduring legacy in the hearts of participants and fans alike. In an exclusive interview, the Ongs offered insights into the debut edition and revealed tantalizing details for the upcoming "Strikes Back" event. Record-Breaking Turnout and Overwhelming Support The Agent Ong Open witnessed an astounding turnout, with over 300 entries spanning the main event, sweeper, and desperado squads. The organizers, Carl and Cathy Ong, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from bowlers, terming the experience as "truly humbling." Learning from Experience, Planning for Perfection Reflecting on the event's highs and lows, the organizers emphasized their commitment to continuous improvement. With a focus on the bowler's experience, the tournament aims to showcase the sport and its participants. "We will never sit on our success," declared the organizers, highlighting their determination to evolve and deliver an even more exceptional experience in the future. Year Two: Vision and Growth As the Agent Ong Open gears up for its second year, the vision is clear: to redefine tournament

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Strike Force was at AMF Mesa on November 5th for a 2-squad tournament. Congratulations to CJ Valenzuela on his first AHT SFT title for $775.00! Congrats to Joshua Williams on 2nd place for $375.00. Also, congrats to Pat Yarns on 3rd place for $275.00! See page 13 for tournament schedule and information.

Congratulations to Matthew Zweig for winning the Inaugural Agent Ong Open! Presenting the winning check is Carl Ong, tournament founder and creator bowling and establish itself as a premier destination event. Building on positive feedback, the organizers stressed the importance of listening to bowlers' input and strengthening relationships with sponsors. The goal is not just to maintain but to surpass the success of the inaugural event. International Recognition and Expansion The Agent Ong Open drew competitors from across borders, with participants traveling from beyond. The overwhelmingly positive response indicates a growing global interest, setting the stage for an even more significant turnout in the second annual "Strikes Back" event scheduled for October 17th - 20th, 2024. Dates, Venue, and Exciting Additions Addressing logistical queries, the organizers revealed that the

next year's event will be named the "2nd Annual Agent Ong Open 'Strikes Back,'" returning to the Bowlero Kyrene venue from October 17th - 20th, 2024. Anticipation is already building for exciting developments in the coming weeks and months, with hints at expanded opportunities for bowlers and fans alike. BowlStreamTV: A GameChanging Partnership The BowlStreamTV coverage of the Agent Ong Open received widespread acclaim, described as an "overwhelming success." Organizers commended Emil Williams Jr. and Chris "RotoSchlem" Schlemer for delivering an exceptional broadcast that amassed over 30,000 views in the first week alone. The success of BowlStreamTV solidifies its return for the next edition. (continued on page 3)

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Agent Ong Open (continued from page 1)

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6110 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ • 623-937-9225 • jason@glenfairlanes.com Agent Ong final four! From left to right: #4 seed: Anthony Simonsen #3 seed: Cortez Schenck #2 seed: Alec Keplinger #1 seed: Matthew Zweig Record Payouts and Notable Victors Congratulations are in order for Matt Zweig, who emerged as the Inaugural Champion, securing the prestigious 1st Place Prize of $10,000. Applause also goes to Matt Jones, the victor of the Sweep The Rack Sweeper, claiming the 1st Place prize of $1500. These notable victories, combined with over $50,000 in prize money distributed, underscore the Agent Ong Open's commitment to excellence and celebration of outstanding talent. Notable Participants: Anthony Simonsen and Mookie Betts The Agent Ong Open drew attention not only for its thrilling competition but also for its star-studded lineup, featuring renowned PBA Champion Anthony Simonsen and Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Mookie Betts. Their participation added an extra layer of excitement, reinforcing the tournament's status as a must-attend event in the competitive bowling calendar. Expert Leadership for Next Year's Event Adding to the excitement, Complete Bowling Events' Theo Douhit will once again be the Tournament Director for the next year's

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event. His expertise and experience promise to contribute to the seamless execution of the "Strikes Back" edition, further solidifying the Agent Ong Open's status as a premier event in the world of competitive bowling. Vast Reach and Sponsorship Opportunities While the Agent Ong Open attracted participants from all corners, the event’s reach extended far beyond with a vast viewership. As the anticipation for the "Strikes Back" edition builds, the organizers invite potential sponsors to join this exceptional event. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact: Carl & Cathy Ong - Agent Ong Team Website: www.agentong.com Event Website: www.agentongopen.com Phone: 480.447.7333 The inaugural year of the Agent Ong Open has set the stage for a promising future, blending innovation, community engagement, and an unwavering commitment to surpassing expectations. With the countdown to the "Strikes Back" event in 2024 underway, the Agent Ong Open is on track to becoming an iconic fixture in the world of competitive bowling.

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Matt Zweig Alec Keplinger Anthony Simonsen Cortez Cortez Schenck Schenck Keith Keith Dommer Dommer Robert Robert Smith Smith Josh Josh Anthony Anthony Briley Haugh Briley Haugh Andrew Cain Andrew Cain Kyle Abbas Kyle Abbas Chris Mayes Chris Mayes Adrienne Hare Adrienne Matt JonesHare Matt Jones Aileen Linares AileenHahlen Linares Bryan BryanWaugh Hahlen Brian Eddie VanDaniker Brian Waugh Dylan Taylor Eddie VanDaniker Bryanna Cote Dylan Taylor Eric Hatchett Bryanna Cote Justin Sims Eric Hatchett Michael Fitzgerald Justin Sims Ben Perry Michael Fitzgerald Dave Cirigliano Ben Perry Gabriel Alvarez Dave Cirigliano Michael Sagadin Gabriel Alvarez DeeRonn Booker Michael Sagadin Ari Wilson DeeRonn Booker Greg Thompson Ari Wilson Kyle Duster Greg Thompson Aaron Karabel Tyler Betz Kyle Duster Brian AaronHare Karabel Tim TylerSimonis Betz Wesley Low Brian Hare Garret Strehl Tim Simonis Michael Haugen Wesley Low Brett Wolfe Garret Strehl Kyle King Michael Haugen Brian Richardson Brett Wolfe Kevin Jenkins Kyle King Aaron Yamamoto Brian Richardson Bobby Campagnale

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HONOR SCORES

Robert Fernandez

Ed Lee

300 game; Mesa East Bowl; TGIF league; October 13, 2023; Ball used: Columbia 300 High Speed; Drilled by: Virtue Bowling Supply

300 game; Mesa East Bowl; TGIF league; October 6, 2023; Ball used: Phaze II; Drilled by: Virtue Bowling Supply

Kyle Abbas; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue Classic league; October 10, 2023; Ball used: Radical Rattler Curt Aemisegger; 300 game & 849 [300-280-269]; Bell Lanes; Senior Scratch Trio league; October 11, 2023 Brian Allen; 300 game; AMF McRay; Monday NFL league; October 23, 2023; Ball used: Hammer Obsession Chris Allen; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue Classic league; October 10, 2023; Ball used: Storm Phaze 3 Carlton Aspin; 300 game; AMF McRay; NFL league; October 23, 203; Ball used: Brunswick Zenith Dann Barrette; 300 game; Johnson Lanes; Pioneer league; October 12, 2023 Regis Blane; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Friday Vegas Funtime league; November 3, 2023 Conrad Brasgalla; 300 game; Bowlero Glendale; July 25, 2023 Kasey Burns; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Maricopa's Most Wanted league; October 4, 2023; Ball used: Hammer Envy Jay Ciccanti; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue Classic league; October 17, 2023; Ball used: Hammer Extreme Envy Paul Conteras; 804 series [247279-278]; AMF Union Hills; Virtue Bowling Supply Midweek Men's league; October 11, 2023 Daniel Cunningham; 300 game; AMF Chandler; Virtue Fun Fall league; October 4, 2023; Ball used: Hammer Bad Ass

Ethan Dilcox; 300 game; AMF Union Hills; Kopper Kup league; September 25, 2023 Mike Dirmyer; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; October 19, 2023 Robert Fernandez; 300 game; Mesa East Bowl; TGIF league; October 13, 2023; Ball used: Columbia 300 High Speed Bruce Franks, Jr; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Maricopa's Most Wanted league; October 11, 2023; Ball used: Storm Revenant William Graham; 815 series [279-278-258]; Bell Lanes; Senior Scratch Trio league; October 25, 2023 Alexander Hall; 300 game; Bowlero Christown; Laughlin Express league; September 8, 2023 Brandon Hammerstad; 300 game; Plaza Bowl; Pioneer Men's league; November 1, 2023 Roger Haynes; 300 game; Plaza Bowl; Vegas High Rollers league; October 30, 2023 Mark Hoerner; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Thursday Mixers league; October 5, 2023; Ball used: Storm Super Nova David Hurley; 812 series [299235-278]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; October 12, 2023 Dustin Hutchinson; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Friday Fun Times league; September 7, 2023

Eddie Lee McDaniel

passed away on October 9th, 2023. An avid bowler, he bowled 3-4 times a week at Bell Lanes in Sun City up until his death at age 92. 'Eat, Sleep, Bowl' was his motto. In the hospital, his only wishes were for his beloved wife of 70 years, Shirley, to be taken care of and return to bowling. He loved the sport, all of his bowling friends, animals, and his devoted family.

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Erica Bierly

300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Ball Busters league; March 15, 2023; Ball used: Storm Crux Prime; "Thank you Paul Bierly for giving me so many great tips over the years. I finally put them all to use and succeeded." Kevin Jenkins; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; September 14, 2023 Travis Johnson; 814 series [279257-278]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; September 14, 2023 Ron Lubinski; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; September 14, 2023 Walter Lundgran; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Kyrene Senior Classic league; October 10, 2023; Ball used: Roto Grip Duo David Leverage; 808 series [274244-290]; Bell Lanes; Senior Scratch Trio league; September 13, 2023 Zack McAtee; 300 game; Bowlero Glendale; Vegas Live AM league; September 24, 2023 Carter O'Neil; 300 game; AMF Peoria; Nite Timers league; September 11, 2023 Chris Sagasta; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; October 26, 2023 Ron Schloss; 300 game; Bell Lanes; Senior Scratch Trio league; October 25, 2023 Zachary Schroeder; 300 game; AMF Chandler; Virtue Fun league; November 8, 2023; Ball used: Ebonite Maxim Zachery Schroeder; 300 game; AMF Chandler; Virtue Fun Fall league; October 18, 2023; Ball used: Motiv Primal Shock Larry Spitali; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; October 12, 2023 Christopher Stewart; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Sunday Vegas Funtime league; October 22, 2023; Ball used: Roto Grip Exotic Gem Dwight Thurman; 300 game; Bowlero Glendale; Thursday Mixers league; October 12, 2023 Brian Van Gordon; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; October 19, 2023

Ericka Berg

300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Ball Busters league; October 9, 2023; Ball used: Hammer Black Widow Hybrid 2.0; Drilled by: Mike Calderon at B3 Performance. "I waited a long time for this. Thank you to my dad who has always been my biggest fan and best coach!"

Jeremy

Troutman; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; October 25, 203; Ball used: Storm Phaze II; Drilled by: Mike Calderon at B3 Performance. "Too long of a dry spell, 15 years!" Chris Yukubousky;

300 game and 818 series [300-249269]; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; Ball used: Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid; Drilled by: Rich at Virtue Bowling Supply.

Joshua

DiGangi;

300 game; Mesa East Bowl; Mesa East All Stars league; September 30, 2023; Ball used: Storm Pitch Black; Drilled by: Chris Tucker at Virtue Bowling Supply. "I would like to thank my Dad and all my family for their wonderful support."

James Miller; 300 game;

Mesa East Bowl; Virtue Girlwatchers league; September 11, 2023; Ball used: Storm IQ Nano Pearl; Drilled by: Virtue Bowling Supply. "I would like to thank my team for their continued support. My family & girlfriend Maddy who helps me strive to be better."

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JBT Results; Bowlero Kyrene; October 8, 2023

JUNIOR BOWLERS TOUR SCHEDULE December 9-10, 2023 Bowlero Mesa; Memorial Doubles & Team Shootout December 16-17, 2023 Sam's Town, Las Vegas

champs and finalists Cesar Padilla was exceptional in scratch, while Jacob Vasquez pulled off some come from behind brilliance, capturing titles in tremendous JBT Arizona Conference action at Chandler's Bowlero Kyrene. In our exciting 'super survivor' format, the low game and the lowest overall totals are eliminated game by game until only one survivor stands. The scratch division was all about defending Bowler of the Year Padilla, who led qualifying, a big advantage in this format, and expanded it round by round. It almost fell apart for him in the penultimate round though, as his 206 tied for low game with Nathan Tidball, with Cesar only surviving on the total pinfall tiebreaker. That round also saw Ryan Zent, Brandon Rother, Quinten Bell, and Tidball eliminated in that order in pinfall, leaving Aliyas Sargento to take on Padilla for the title. Aliyas had his breakthrough win at Desert Open in August, but Cesar left no chance for Sargento to win his second, starting with the front seven en route to a 268 final score and 7th career JBT title. Handicap was a totally opposite story, with first (Terrell Coates) and sixth (Jacob Vasquez) separated by a paltry 42 pins after five rounds. In that frantic next round, season points leader Pablo Ypina had the low game, while Vasquez' 247 was just enough to leap all the way to second best pinfall behind Coates, advancing them to the title game, and leaving Brayden Sibilla, Jaida-Marie De La Cruz, Xavier Provencher, and Ypina in third through sixth. In that game, Vasquez came through with another big score, enough to get past Coates and win a long-awaited first career JBT title. Kendall Bollea wrapped up a solid weekend with the Girls Scratch win over Kendall Bollea, while Brandon Rother defeated Carlos Belnap for the U17 crown. Big thanks as always to the team at Kyrene for hosting a big weekend that again awarded over $5,000 to bowlers of all ages and skill levels. Want in on all this unique fun? Just check out our schedule and come on down! Bowlero Kyrene; October 8, 2023 Final results and Scholarship Winners Scratch Division 1 Cesar Padilla 2 Aliyas Sargento

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YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Lily May Hester/Pete Tountas Star of Tomorrow Award Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

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Congratulations to Nicholas Harnit, Nathan Bravo, Christian Ortega, and Cameron Sager who punched their ticket to the Junior Gold finals to be held in Detroit, July 2024. The Junior Gold Qualifier was held November 10th at Cactus Bowl in Tucson.

TUCSON HONOR SCORES Rich Barcelo; 300 game; Fiesta Lanes; PAJ/Miller Lite league; November 1, 2023 Rene Canez; Jr; 300 game; Cactus Bowl; IHOP league; November 2, 2023 Delano Coveris; 300 game; Bowlero Tucson; Ready to Strike/Knights of Pythias league; November 1, 2023 Josh Davis; 300 game and 817 series Cactus Sept 23, 2023[300-251-266]; – Cactus Bowl Bowl; November 7, 2023 Justin Espinoza; 300 game; FiSept 24, 2023 – Cactus Bowl esta Lanes; Ed Faulk Classic league; November 10, 2023

Walter Eaddy; 300 game; Fiesta Lanes; Junior/Adult tournament; November 12, 2023 Timothy Jacob; 300 game; Fiesta Lanes; Ed Faulk Classic league; November 10, 2023 Will Phillips; 802 series [265278-259]; Lucky Strike Bowl; Awesome 4 league; October 17, 2023 Sitthikorn M Woods; 300 game; Bowlero Tucson; Kings Tucson Senior/Not Senior Sports Shot Sweeperand Queens league; October 29, 2023

2024 Tucson Metro USBC Tournament Calendar

Tucson Super-Senior (65+) Masters Tournament

Sept 30, Oct 1, 2023 – Cactus Bowl

Tucson Senior Masters

Oct 15, 2023 – Cactus Bowl

Bowl for the Cure – Tucson

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Tucson Senior/Not Senior Sports Shot Sweeper

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Tucson Metro USBC Update By Mark R. Kerr Tucson Metro USBC President Tucson Metro USBC wants to thank all current and retired veterans for their service and commitment to our nation. In addition, thank you to all the families of current and retired service members for their support of veterans in their families and for the sacrifices made and commitment as well. The second annual Tucson Metro USBC Bowlers for Veterans Link In League is taking place (November 4-17). Tucson Metro USBC wants to thank the bowlers who've taken part so far and the centers for their support for this fun fundraiser to Brighten Veterans Lives. Tucson Metro USBC is putting up a guaranteed prize fund of $2,000, for which bowlers can cash twice and enter as many times they bowl in a league on that respective league night. The 44th Annual Tucson Metro USBC Senior Women’s Open Championships is the next tournament to take place in the 202324 Tucson Metro USBC season. Women bowlers, 50 and older, will take to the lanes at Tucson Bowl, November 18-19, for the Singles, Doubles, Team and All Events (9 games total). For more information, email: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or go online to tucsonmetrousbc.com. The 70th Annual Tucson Metro USBC Senior Open Championship follows on the schedule, December 2-3 and December 9-10 at Bowlero Tucson. Men and women bowlers, 50 and older, have the opportunity to bowl in the Singles, Doubles, Team and All Events (9 games total), For more information, email: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or go online to

tucsonmetrousbc.com. Applications for the Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be in Tucson’s bowling centers shortly. Your Tucson Metro USBC Board is looking forward to the suggestions for bowlers for Superior Performance or for Meritorious Service. For more information, email: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com. A Tucson Thanksgiving bowling tradition will take place again with the 2023 Turkey Gobbler Invitation Bowling Tournament at Tucson Bowl. It will be again, a five game scratch sweeper with two divisions: 389 and below and 390 and above. Entry fee is $70 per team, with additional $25 doubles entries being offered. For more information, call Tucson Bowl (520) 747-1363. Congratulations: Congratulations to Danny Latham who bowled a 759 series in the Vegas Here We Come League at Lucky Strike October 26. Great bowling Danny! A big congratulations to Sitthikorn M Woods, who bowled his first ever, sanctioned 300 game on October 29, in the Kings and Queens League at Bowlero Tucson. We are proud of you Korn! Congratulations to Delano Coveris who bowled a 300 game in the Ready to Strike/Knights of Pythias league at Bowlero Tucson on Wednesday, November 1. Also on November 1 at Fiesta Lanes, congratulations to Rich Barcelo who bowled a 300 tonight in the PAJ/Miller Lite League! On Thursday, November 2, congratulations to Rene Canez Jr. who bowled a 300 game on lanes 3-4 in the IHOP Vegas League at Cactus Bowl! Great bowling Sapi! On Tuesday, November 7, Josh

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the Ed Faulk League Friday, November 10, bowling a 300 game on lanes 37-38. Nice job Justin! On Sunday, November 12, Walter Eaddy bowled his first ever 300 game in the Junior Adult Tournament bowled at Fiesta Lanes on lanes 25-26. Great bowling Walter! Thank you bowlers for taking part in leagues across Tucson and your support of Tucson Metro USBC. We really appreciate it.

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Davis shot 300, 251, 266 in the Flo’s Pro league for a big 817 series at Cactus Bowl. Congratulations Josh! Timothy Jacob is on fire! On lanes 21-22, Tim bowled a 300 game in the Ed Faulk Classic League, Friday November 10. Tim bowled it with the new Hammer NU. This is Tim's fourth 300 so far this season! Congratulations Tim! Justin Espinosa followed suit in

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The King of the Hill tournament was held October 28th at Bowlero Tucson. A very nice turnout was had. The five finalist were Bryanna Caldwell Coté, Dylan Taylor, Felipe E, Shawn Whitelaw and Tim Jacob’s. Bryanna came away as the winner so she was the Queen of the Hill. Dwight Burns had the highest game with a very nice 287. With so many tournaments coming up the next KoH is TBD.

8 DESERT BOWLER November 15, 2023 Testimonials: Why do our members enjoy being a part of the Arizona Bowlerettes? When asked, this is what they said: The camaraderie and enjoyment of seeing the different Bowlerettes each month brings me pleasure. I love to see the different types of tournaments and bowling centers each month.

by: Kathy A. Look

Bowlerettes has been a big part of my life for more than 25 years. There is so much more to being a member of the Arizona Bowlerettes than just the love of bowling. I look forward each month to meeting new members, and seeing and talking with current Bowlerettes that I have met over the years. It’s fun and challenging to experience the different tournaments & lanes conditions at bowling centers other than my home house. I have only been a Bowlerette for a few years but I have bowled at so many centers I never would have had an opportunity to bowl in if not for AZ Bowlerettes. My average has improved due to bowling on a wide range of conditions. It’s low maintenance too, I only go to tournaments I’m able to, and I only pay for the tournaments I bowl in. The best thing is all the new friends I’ve made through AZ Bowlerettes.

The Arizona Bowlerettes started the 2023-2024 with an out of town tournament at Shake, Rattle and Bowl in Camp Verde on September 9th. Thank you to the staff of Shake, Rattle and Bowl for a smooth tournament, it was a great start to the season. The top bowler in the 9 Pin No Tap Tournament with 48 bowlers in Division I was Holly Bennett with a 691 series. Division II had 51 Arizona Bowlerettes, the top bowler with a 761 series was Ann Poole. The Mystery Doubles winners were Division I Holly Bennett and Donna Travaglio, Division II Cynthia Coor and Ann Poole. The season continued on October 14th in Casa Grande at the Cotton Bowl. The Arizona Bowlerettes received a warm welcome from the staff. The format was again a 9 Pin

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No Tap. Dee Dee Garrett won Division I with a 777 series out of 54 in her division. Ann Poole led Division II with a 785 series with 57 Arizona Bowlerettes in her division. The Mystery Doubles was won by Dee Dee Garrett and Sabra Grover in Division I and Ann Poole and Judy Caron Division II. The November 11th tournament was held at Kyrene Lanes in Chandler. The results are not yet available. Upcoming Events: December 9th the Annual Holiday tournament will be held at Bowlero Via Linda in Scottsdale. There will be a gift ex-

change if you wish to participate. Bring a NEW gift valued at $10. It will be placed on the gift table, once the bowler rolls a strike they can choose a gift from the table if they brought one to exchange. The special events committee is planning other holiday events during tournament, looking forward to seeing you there. The Queens Tournament for this season will be held on January 13 and 14, 2024 at Bowlero Mesa. Save the date of March 23rd for the March Madness tournament. This is our Annual fun tournament that you can invite any adult guest to bowl the Scotch Doubles tournament with you. The only requirement is 1 member of the team must be an Arizona Bowlerette. Watch for more details after the first of the year. The Arizona Bowlerettes is continuing their partnership with Virtue Bowling Supply. As a member of the Arizona Bowlerette you can take advantage of the partnership when you present your Arizona

MESA METROPOLITAN USBC ASSOCIATION MESA METROPOLITAN TOURNAMENTS USBC ASSOCIATION 3rd Annual Turkey Trot TOURNAMENTS November 12, 2023 at Rim Country Bowl (Payson)

Annual Turkey Trot Queens Super Sr.3rd Masters/Sr. Masters/Sr. November 12, 2023 at Rim Country Bowl (Payson) Dec. 2, 2023 at AMF Chandler

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Bowlerettes membership card. The membership card is given to each member at the first tournament when they bowl for the current season. Discounts for Members: 5% off bowling balls (they price a la carte, the same as e-tailers); 10% off other products; 25% off services (i.e. Plugging/drilling etc.); Discounts will be available in store or online. Buy online and choose pick up in store or ship to you. Incentives for Members: $25 gift card for any win at an Arizona Bowlerette event with: A Virtue drilled bowling ball; while wearing Virtue on their apparel; we need a photo for their social media to qualify. Donated to Each Event: $25 Gift card that can be raffled off; 1 ball of choice (drilling not included) to be raffled at the Queens tournament If you would like to be a part of this amazing organization visit our website for more information and an application www.arizonabowlerettes.com See you at the lanes!

USBC Acquires the Forty Frame Game ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress has acquired The Forty Frame Game through a purchase agreement with owner Jim Walter. USBC now owns all trademarks, intellectual property and licensing rights for The Forty Frame Game. Known as the world’s most unique singles bowling tournament, the event, which started in 1989, has been regularly held in the same host city as the USBC Open Championships since 1992. By purchasing The Forty Frame Game, USBC plans to make the tournament a long-term side event for the Open Championships. “The Forty Frame Game provides an exciting and fun side event that appeals to bowlers of all skill levels,” USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy said. “Traveling to bowl a national tournament is a big trip for our members, and we want to provide a variety of side events bowlers may not have back home.” The Forty Frame Game is a handicap singles tournament of 40 continuous frames that includes notap frames, mulligans, bonus pins and other fun challenges. There also is a variety of side events and doubles for bowlers to earn additional prize money. “The Forty Frame Game has a rich history and has welcomed hundreds of thousands of bowlers in its 34 years of competition. Thank you to everyone who has bowled the event with us,” said Jim Walter of The Forty Frame Game. “We are thrilled The Forty Frame Game will live on as part of the USBC Open Championships for bowlers to enjoy for many years to come.” The event will not be offered in 2024. USBC plans to invest in technology to make the scoring experience better for the bowlers and relaunch The Forty Frame Game in the future.

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NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes by Karen Blomgren, NAZB VP Yabba Dabba Doo! It was time for our second tournament of the 2023-2024 season! We all zoomed down to Sun City where we bowled 3 regular games at Johnson Pavilion! Despite the never ending road construction, the trip went quickly and smoothly! The folks at Johnson Pavilion were more than ready for the 50+ ladies who made the trip. You couldn’t miss our colorful shirts, including newer members who just received theirs! We all looked so sharp! Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole was super ready to check the ladies in and get them to their lanes. VP Karen Blomgren was busy selling both 50/50 & raffle tickets (Directors Gracie Dominick and Ann & Kay Monagle, we missed you!). VP Karen watched the ladies try to decide which raffle prize they wanted to win; Prez Linda Tilley had some beautiful Fall arrangements for them to pick from along with a prize donation from Toni Sherrill. Loved those Fall colors! Prez Linda was busy taking shirt orders from our brand new Bowlerettes! Our membership is 103 strong! Welcome ladies! Prez Linda also bowled with all of the new Bowlerettes at their first tournament; making them feel even more welcome! VP Karen had a sign listing the ladies’ birthdays for the month of

October, and we made sure to wish them a happy birthday! October birthdays included Melanie Estrella (10/1), Sande Bobango (10/3), Louise Lilly (10/9), Donna Wilson (10/10), Joan Comfort (10/11), Pam Dellinger (10/15), Susan Thompson (10/16), Sheevaun Goff (10/19), Jan Bonifay (10/20), Patty Fest (10/29), and Mysti Huston (10/30). Hope your day was/is a grand one! We also wanted to wish Linda Evans a very happy 50th wedding anniversary! What a special milestone! It’s winner time! In Division #1 (ladies with averages up to and including 145), brand new Bowlerette Sheevaun Goff (664) was the top bowler! Nice bowling Sheevaun! She was followed by Carol Belanger (661), Michelle Broxmeyer (639), Vicky Jacquez (638), Shirley Wiseman (627), Kathy Houchin (620), Kristie LaShier (620), Linda Evans (620), Judy Robosson (615), Mary Robinson (607), Naomi Bronson (601), Claire Mulliner (599), Rosanna Singleton (596), Toni Sherrill (585), Patty Willis (577), Terri Whitfield (571), and Lorrie Goeke (571). Seventeen ladies out of thirty-four placed in Division #1! Looking good ladies! On to Division #2! In Division #2 (ladies with averages of 146 and above), Dawn Howle (631) came out on top! Super bowling Dawn! She was followed by Lean Looi

Cullen (604), Karla Gibbons (594), Margaret Albright (584), and Carla Little (581). Five ladies out of ten placed in Division #2! Awesome blossom ladies! Coming right up with more winners! At our October tournament, we had our annual Spookiest Earring Contest! Prez Linda had created 3 great prizes for the 3 winners! Last year’s winners Toni Sherrill & Teri McKay were the judges, and they picked three great sets of ears! This years winner’s were Kathy Houchin, Kathy Lening, & Pam Frendian! Love those lobes! And yet we have more winners! Teri McKay was delighted to have her ticket drawn for a free entry to our November tournament! The following ladies dashed up as their numbers were drawn for 50/50 & raffle prizes: Cherri Holleman, Shirley Wiseman, Linda Tilley, Belinda Patrizi, Judy Salyers, & Lean Looi Cullen! Congrats ladies!

We would like to welcome the following lovely ladies to our fold: Sheevaun Goff, Terri Whitfield, Diana Carlson, and Pam Dellinger! We hope you have a grand time with our group! Our third tournament of the 2023-2024 season keeps us local. We will bowl at Antelope Lanes in Prescott Valley on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. We will be bowling 3 No-tap games. If you happen to be up north enjoying our fabulous weather, please drop in and watch the fun. The NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes are an awesome group of ladies of all ages from all over Northern, Central, & Western Arizona! Ladies do NOT have to be sanctioned to bowl with this group. If this interests you, please contact Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole (928-227-1258). New members are always joyfully welcomed!

Baker Team Event November 4th at Bowlero Mesa

by: Kristi Thompson We had our first 5 person bakers team event November 4th. Congratulations to our winners! We max'd out with 40 teams, filling Bowlero Mesa. We had 15 in the 925 & 25 in the 1075 cap. We raised $417 for the Mesa Strikers youth bowlers with our brackets, 50/50 & donations. 10 teams made stepladder rounds. We paid out $8000 in prize money, and $4800 in side pots. One team shot a 300 winning the $640 pot. Joe Thompson, Josh Thompson, Justin Thompson, Carlton Aspin & Kyle Abbas 925 Division: Stepladder finals had 5 teams: first round was Michael Pospeshil vs Pam York with Pospeshil's team advancing to the next round. Next was Pospeshil vs Renee Haney with Haney's team taking the win in a sudden death roll off. 3rd round was Haney vs Gabe Allison with Haney's team advancing in the sudden death roll off Final match was Haney vs Buddy Darnell's team. Team Haney took the win High Games paid out $80 to each team: Armenta 193, Allison 202, 229 & 236, Stewart 232 & 202, Darnell 202, 190 & 205 and

Haney 210 High Series paid $240: Buddy Darnell's team with their 1871 1075 Division: Stepladder finals had 5 teams: first round was Tyler Andersen's team vs Joe Thompson's with Andersen's taking the win in a sudden death roll off Next was Andersen vs Traveshamockery. Team Andersen again advanced to the 3rd round 3rd was Andersen vs Just House Bowlers, with Just House Bowlers taking the 2 games Final match up was Just House Bowlers vs Bowl Better. Each team won a game sending it to sudden death, with Just House Bowlers taking the victory High Games paid out $240 each team: Bender 257, Weyrauch 266, Bender & Weyrauch split a pot with a 254, Garrow & Norton split with a 243, On Strike 265 & 257, Norton 256, Thompson 300, Garrow 278 Bowl Better 269 High Series paid $720: On Strike 2277 This was such a fun event. We will definitely be adding another. Thank you all who came out and supported us and helped raise money for our youth bowlers. Also a shout out to Gary Roff for running out brackets!

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Another Bowling Company Going Public

by Dave Williams It all started with American International Bowling Corporation (AIBC), the first bowling center chain to go public on October 28th, 1958, with 770,000 shares being offered at less than $1 per share. Yes, that’s right — before there was Bowlero, or AMF Bowling Centers, or even Brunswick Recreation Centers, the first really large bowling conglomerate to operate bowling centers on a worldwide basis was AIBC, as we reported in an article debuting in July of 2021 (The Bowling Chain That Started Them All). In that article, it was reported that the offering would benefit the original eight locations being constructed in New Jersey (Ramsey, New Brunswick and Levittown), New York (Yonkers), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Bethlehem and Lancaster), and Michigan (Flint). Likewise, the Pinstripes (stock symbol PNST) news release states that the public offering will assist in their expansion at six locations already underway: Aventura, Fla., Orlando, Fla., Coral Gables, Fla., Paramus, N.J., Walnut Creek, Calif., and Bellevue, Washington. Pinstripes is not a new name for many of you, as they already operate bowling entertainment centers in 14 different locations: North Bethesda, Md., Norwalk, Conn., Chicago, Ill., Oak Brook, Ill., Northbrook, Ill., South Barrington, Ill., Cleveland, Ohio, Fort Worth, Tx., Houston, Tx., Edina, Minn., Overland Park, Kansas, San Mateo, Calif., Canoga Park, Calif., and Georgetown, in the nations capitol. Is it just me, or have any of you also noticed how the locations of Pinstripes mirror many of the closings of famous bowling locations from the past? The Pinstripes prospectus defines the company as a best-inclass experiential dining and entertainment brand combining bistro, bowling, bocce and private event space. If they’re looking to capture former “leaguers” from those famous closed locations, this is not the “home away from home” atmosphere to lure them back. Instead, Pinstripes seems more content to offer the same type of allure as Bowlero, Round1 USA, and all the rest… exotic food, drinks, private rooms and event spaces. One can only assume that opportunities for “leaguers” will be available — but only at times which cannot be filled with the higher priced events. Looking over the list of current and future locations of Pinstripes locations provides a look into the past of bowling center nobility, where only the best that bowling

Pinstripes North Bethesda (2017) had to offer were built and allowed to flourish. Even Pinstripes headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., is just a stone’s throw from the shuttered AMF Strike ’n Spare Lanes, perhaps most famous for the very first Jerry Lewis Bowl-A-Thon in 1959. It was also host to the last BPAA All Star tournament in 1970, won by Bobby Cooper of Houston ($8,000) for the men, and Mary Baker of Central Islip, N.Y. ($4,000) for the women. Then there’s Pinstripes in the Westfield Topanga Mall, less than 3 miles from the former location of AMF Rocket Bowl in Chatsworth, California. Perhaps most notable about the Rocket Bowl location, named in honor of the Atlas rockets constructed in the Aerojet Rocketdyne plant next door, were the weekly visits by league member Roy Rogers, who lived just a few blocks away on Trigger Street (named after his famous horse). Another well known bowling location was King Louie West in Overland Park, Kansas, which was a combination of bowling lanes, billiards and an indoor ice-skating rink. Vic and Morris Lerner, two Polish immigrant brothers, shared in the American Dream when they wagered that families relocating to the suburbs of Kansas City would see bowling as fun for the whole family, as reported in the Shawnee Mission Post in 2022. The bet paid off, and King Louie West became a draw for local families, and also millions of TV fans that enjoyed the PBA Tour stop in Overland Park for many years. (The former King Louie West facility is about a 15 minute drive from Pinstripes Overland Park location). King Louie West eventually closed in 2009, after a 50 year run. The mammoth building remained idle for a couple of years until the Johnson County Commission purchased the facility from AMF with the vision of creating a county Heritage Center. Today, visitors can drop by the Heritage Center, which is anchored by the Johnson County Museum. The Shawnee Mission Post article goes on to say that features of the King Louie West Bowling Center and Ice Chateau can still be seen today, with subtle but clever nods to the building’s history. The Pinstripes news release states that they are visualizing a

long-term opportunity of approximately 150 locations in the USA, with substantial international potential. The value of the company is estimated at $520 million, or $10.00 per share, according to the combination prospectus and news release. The Board of Directors of Pinstripes, and partner Banyan Acquisition Corporation (stock symbol BYN) have all approved the transaction, subject to approval by the SEC and Banyan stockholders. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023. Dale Schwartz, Founder and CEO of Pinstripes, stated in the release: “We founded Pinstripes to create the fun interactions and celebrations that people crave, by uniquely combining made-fromscratch dining with the timeless

games of bowling and bocce. We’re at a strategic inflection point of substantial growth. Innovative restaurant and recreational brands are filling the void as key traffic creators in shopping centers, as legacy anchor tenants close stores.” Everyone knows that history repeats itself, and what goes around, comes around… again. Mr. Schwartz, and others, feel that bowling presents a unique opportunity to replace areas in shopping malls, so called white spaces, caused by numerous closings of anchor stores. But can you imagine what the game will be like when league bowling returns to the prominence once enjoyed — only now at your local shopping mall? Of course, Pinstripes and others will need to get back to the “home away from home” atmosphere, at least for most of the day. ____________________ • Artists concept of Pinstripes North Bethesda (2017). pinstripes. com • Conceptual drawing for King Louie West (1959). The Ice Chateau was added in 1964. JCPRD. com Dave's Corner artwork created by Lynn Matsubara of Cal USBC Newsletter To contact Dave Williams: herb@desertbowler.com

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ARIZONA TOURNAMENTS November 17-19, 2023 Cotton Bowl CGVUSBC 2023 Men's Tourn. November 18-19, 2023 Tucson Bowl TMUSBC Women's Senior Tourn. November 18, 2023 Bowlero Kyrene 9-Pin No-Tap November 18, 2023 Antelope Lanes Northern Arizona Bowlerettes November 18, 2023 Havasu Lanes Molzahn Family Bowling Charity Tournament November 18, 2023 AMF McRay Thanksgiving Shootout November 19, 2023 Bowlero Kyrene Strike Force Tour November 19, 2023 MPUSBC Senior Masters & Senior Queens Location TBD November 19, 2023 Glenfair Lanes Barbara L. Warren COPD Charity Tournament, Baker Team Event November 19, 2023 Let It Roll Bowl 7-8-9 No-Tap November 22, 2023 AMF Chandler Pre-Tryptophan 9-Pin No-Tap

November 22, 2023 Glenfair Lanes 9-Pin No-Tap, 4 Game, Drop Low November 22, 2023 Tucson Bowl Gobble Gobble Doubles Tourn. November 24-26, 2023 Mesa East Bowl TAT Holiday Classic November 24, 2023 Bowlero Kyrene CBE Open Doubles November 25, 2023 Johnson Lanes CBE Team November 26, 2023 Cotton Bowl Scotch Doubles Fundraiser December 2, 2023 AMF Chandler MMA Sr & Super Sr Masters, Sr Queens December 2 & 3, 2023 Glenfair Lanes Holiday Fill the Board December 2-3, 9-10, 2023 Bowlero Tucson TMUSBC Senior Open December 3, 2023 Bowlero Via Linda Strike Force Tour December 9, 2023 Bowlero Via Linda Arizona Bowlerettes December 9-10, 2023 AMF Union Hills MPUSBC Military & Guest

December 9-10, 2023 Bowlero Mesa JBT December 10, 2023 Bowlero Kyrene Strike Force Tour December 16, 2023 Plaza Bowl Northern Arizona Bowlerettes January 1, 2024 Glenfair Lanes Hangover Tournament January 4-7, 2024 Bowlero Kyrene MMA Senior Open January 13-14, 2024 AMF Peoria MPUSBC Youth Open January 20-21, 2024 AMF McRay MMA Youth Open January 13-14, 2024 Bowlero Mesa Arizona Bowlerettes January 14, 2024 Glenfair Lanes Red, White & Blue January 20-21, 2024 Tucson Bowl/Cactus Bowl TMUSBC Junior Tournament January 27-28, 2024 Lucky Strike Bowl TMUSBC Women's Tournament

January 27-28, 2024 Shake, Rattle & Bowl (Amp Verde) CAUSBC Women's Tournament February 3-4, 2024 Bowlero Mesa MMA Women's Championships February 17-18, 24-25, 2024 Bowlero Mesa MMA Open Championships February 17-18, 24-25, March 2-3, 2024 Cactus Bowl & Fiesta Lanes TMUSBC Open Tournament February 25, 2024 MPUSBC Youth Royalty Location TBD March 2-3, 2024 MPUSBC Women's Championships Location TBD March 2-3, 2024 Cotton Bowl Lanes CGVUSBC 2024 Women's Tourn. March 9-10, 2024 AMF Mesa MMA Masters & Queens March 15-17, 2024 Bowlero Mesa TAT Spring Shootout March 16-17, 23-24, 2024 Let It Roll Bowl MPUSBC Open Championships

LAS VEGAS & NEVADA TOURNAMENTS November 18, 2023 Strike Zone (Sunset Station) Balls & Babes Turkey Time Trios November 19, 2023 South Point ABT December 2-3, 2023 Gold Coast BTC

December 9-10, 2023 Riverside Lanes Balls & Babes TOC December 16-17, 2023 Sam's Town (Las Vegas) JBT December 26-30, 2023 South Point JBT Las Vegas Main Event

January 7-10, 2024 The Orleans Senior Funtime January 13, 2024 South Point Hammer Pins Shootout

NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS January 12-14, 2024 Canyon Lanes (Cabazon, CA) TAT Morongo Open

March 2-July 22, 2024 2024 USBC Open Championships Las Vegas, NV - South Point Plaza

April 27-June 29, 2024 2024 USBC Women's Championships Reno, NV - National Bowling Stadium

January 14-19, 2023 South Point Military Bowling Championships January 27-28, 2024 Riverside Lanes (Laughlin, NV) JBT

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Η Η ŝǀŝƐŝŽŶ ZĞƐƵůƚƐ

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Η Η ŝǀŝƐŝŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ YƵĂůŝĨǇŝŶŐ

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Η Η ŝǀŝƐŝŽŶ ĐŽŶŽŵǇ WĂƌůĂǇ

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'ĂƌƌĞƚ ^ƚƌĞŚů

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&ƌĞĞ WĂƌůĂǇ

14 DESERT BOWLER November 15, 2023

GCU Bowling brings home GCU-ASU Grudge Match trophy for 3rd time

The Grand Canyon University Bowling team took the drive across town for the 8th Annual Grudge Match against Arizona State University and returned with the trophy following a 19.5-10.5 victory Saturday. This marks the third time in the event's history that the Lopes have won, and the first time since 2018. The Lopes' squad got off to a good start, winning 2-1 in each of the first four matches of the day, putting them in a comfortable 8-4 lead. "Our performance was a complete team effort," said GCU Head Coach Ben Canfield. "Members from all levels of our travel team were earning points, and that put us in a good spot. It really speaks to our depth." The GCU JV2 team also secured enough points to close out

the event in the first set of best-offive Baker matches, marking the earliest that the Grudge Match result has ever been decided. "The other coaches and I were definitely impressed by the chemistry of those guys," said Canfield about his second team. "They played a big role in us sealing the win." Now, the Lopes squad has just over two weeks until they depart to Diamond Bar, California, for their season-opening tournaments: The Oak Tree Lanes Open and Floria Financial Services Open on November 18 and 19. "We still haven't bowled a real event quite yet, but it was still good to get some positive momentum," said Canfield. "We're very excited to see how far the team can go this year."

USBC Completes Certified String Pinsetter Scoring Research; Determines No Significant Difference from Free-Fall Machines ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress has released its most recent scoring research report related to string pinsetters. The report concludes there is no statistically significant difference between the scoring pace of USBC-certified string pinsetters and traditional free-fall machines. Therefore, an average conversion between the pinsetter types will not be necessary and, effective immediately, USBC will update its playing rules to allow for the averages between pinsetter types to be interchangeable provided the string pinsetter has been certified by USBC. USBC conducted additional scoring research on the scoring pace of string pinsetters that meet USBC specifications. The study consisted of gathering volunteers to travel to the International Training and Research Center in Arlington, Texas, to bowl two sessions of four games – two games on certified string pinsetters and two games on free-fall pinsetters. More than 500 bowlers participated in the study, including more than 300 bowlers who participated in at least two sessions. The study featured more than 3,500 games bowled. The data from the research shows: There is no statistically significant difference between the scoring pace of the pinsetter types when controlled in the same environment. The differences in scoring do not relate to bowlers’ averages, ages or genders. The test had sufficient statistical power to identify a difference of four pins or larger had it existed. An average conversion between

the pinsetter types will not be necessary. The rule change only applies to USBC-certified string pinsetters. Older string pinsetters that have not been converted for certification remain uncertified for USBC competition. “This study and USBC rules change is the culmination of years of work in collaboration with the industry’s manufacturers,” USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy said. “Working together, we created a USBC certification standard for string pin machines with scoring in line with traditional machines. This gives proprietors more options and bowlers expanded opportunities for certified competition.” As a means of further investigating previous string pinsetter scoring research that featured the use of the USBC’s automated Bowlscore ramp, the team wanted to design a test that would provide enough data to definitively tell if the two machines (string and free-fall pinsetters) score differently. The full report, which can be found at bowl.com, details the results of the participant testing and explains the differences in the current findings versus previous scoring research that utilized the USBC’s automated Bowlscore ramp. USBC will continue to monitor averages of bowlers around the country as some transition into leagues featuring certified string pinsetters in order to gather additional data.

On November 1, 2023 the Phoenix and Arizona State bowling communities lost a special friend. 96 year old Eli Johnson was struck by a car early that morning while crossing Thunderbird Rd and 28th Ave. Eli has been involved with the bowling community, for years even coaching youth bowlers at Bowlero Glendale. He would always call you young man or young lady and ask how are you doing! He will be missed greatly! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. The photo above was taken in 2015 with then Bowlero Glendale General Manager Mike Horsley (left) and Eli Johnson

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Southern Ave (Mesa) 26 MAVRIX 6 AMF TEMPE VILLAGE 16 BOWLERO PHOENIX 480-813-2695 (44 lanes) 480-498-3325 (20 lanes) 480-984-1158 (32 lanes) 480-926-0051 (32 lanes) Way (Scottsdale) 4407 S. Rural Rd (Tempe)12 BOWLERO GLENDALE 21 FAT 28Stick STATE 48 BREWERY 4 AMF McRAY 7241 W. Indian School RdCATS - MESA 9139 E. Talking 17210 N. 59th Ave (Glendale) 5846 E. Longbow Pkwy (Mesa) FUNK HOUSE 3825 W. Ray Rd (Chandler)(32 lanes) 480-291-7500 (22 lanes) 480-831-5322 623-846-2090 (40 lanes) 602-978-1777 17 (40 lanes) 480-498-3323 (20 lanes) 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd , G-100 (Glendale) 480-899-2171 lanes) HILLS 27 MESA EAST BOWL 7 AMF(32 UNION BOWLERO VIA LINDA 1 Ijams, AlexisJanuary 22, 2012;636 751 Brunswick 1 Newton, 1 Standlee, Cheyanne 7503 MIKE1FRIEDRICHS Croutch, Catelyn 729 3 GLENFAIR RON709 SCHLOSSLANES $130.00 $377.00 Town league; Ball used: 1 Walker, Shyler ary13 24,A.BOWLERO 2012; Ball used: Nexx Samantha KYRENE 22 623-877-4448 (12 lanes) 5 AMF PEORIA 9260 E. Broadway Rd (Mesa) 4324 W.593Union Hills DrAutumn 9027 E. Via Linda (Scottsdale) 2 Lamb, Stacey 667 2 Bolton,Taboo. Tera 2 Perry, 747 2 Creer, Janessa 684 2 Rivas, Vianca 715 4 DREW TOWNS $100.00 4 Hammer CHUCK MOGAVERO $188.00 us. W. Chandler Blvd3 (Chandler) 6110593 N. 59th Ave 29 PINS DOWN 8475 W. Olive (Peoria) 3 Stark, Serena 508 3 Nason, Kimberly6225 F 708 Pedi, Rochelle (40 lanes) 3 (Glendale) Scott, 480-984-1158 Lyric 701TEN 3 Davis, Tiffany 632 (32 lanes) 623-581-1595 (32 lanes) 480-860-1363 5 BEN LAUGHLIN $220.00 Bill Riggs; 299; AMF McRay; TGIF 5 ARIC NAGEL $204.00 Chester Sharpe; 290; Lakeview Lanes; 480-961-3388 (40 lanes) 623-937-9225 (36 lanes) 16000 Maricopa Rd (Maricopa) 623-486-1496 (32LANES lanes) 3 Douglas, Lauren 446 28 STATE 48 BREWERY FUNK HOUSE 8 BELL 18 BOWLMOR SCOTTSDALE 14 BOWLERO MESA 23 JOHNSON LANES 520-568-3456 (24 lanes) 6 AMF TEMPE VILLAGE 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, (Glendale) 16810 N. 99th Ave (Sun City) 7300 E. Thomas Rd. 19803 RH Johnson Blvd (Sun 1754 W. Southern Ave (Mesa) City West) 30 UPTOWN ALLEY 4407 S. Rural Rd (Tempe) 623-876-3050 (16 lanes) 480-946-5308 (24 lanes) 480-834-0588 (40 lanes) 623-544-6140 (30 lanes)(623) 877-4448 13525 N. Litchfield Rd (Surprise) 480-831-5322 (32 lanes) 9 BOWLERO AVONDALE 29 SKY TEN PINS DOWN 19 DAVE & BUSTERS 22. GLENFAIR LANES BOWLERO 24 623-975-7529 (40 lanes) 7 AMF UNION HILLS 15.LAKEVIEW BRUNSWICKLANES DESERT 1. AMF CHANDLER 8. 15 AMF PEORIANORTH SCOTTSDALE N. 59th Ave (Glendale) 1425 N. Central Ave (Avondale) N. Maricopa Rd6110 (Maricopa) 7241W. W.Thunderbird Indian School Rd 19003424 N. Arizona Ave.Hills (Chandler) 8475 7000W. E.Olive Mayo(Peoria) Blvd,21001 Bldg 19N. Tatum Blvd.10502 Rd16000 (Sun City) W. Union Dr 623-937-9225 (36 lanes) 623-846-2090 (40 lanes) 480-963-0150 623-932-3388 (32 lanes) lanes) 480-538-8956 (12 lanes) 480-909-3600(32 (36lanes) lanes) 623-876-3055 (24 lanes)520-494-7827 (2423. 623-581-1595 (32 lanes) (40 lanes)9. 623-486-1496 DAVE & BUSTERS 16. BRUNSWICK KYRENE LANES 2. AMF CHRISTOWN AMF SCOTTSDALE 10LANES BOWLERO CHRISTOWN17 7300 BOWLERO LINDA 8 BELL 20 FAT CATS - GILBERT 6225 W. Chandler30 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. BlvdUPTOWN (Chandler) ALLEY 1919 W. Bethany Home Rd E. ThomasVIA Rd (Scottsdale) 9027 E. Via Linda (Scottsdale) 480-961-3388 (40 lanes) 602-249-1715 (48 16810 N. 1919 99thlanes) Ave City) Home Rd 480-946-5308 (24 lanes) W.(Sun Bethany 13525 N. Litchfield Rd480-538-8956 (Surprise) (12 lanes) 4321 E. Baseline Rd (Gilbert) 24. JOHNSON LANES 17. BRUNSWICK TRI CITY BOWL 3. AMF623-876-3050 DEER VALLEY 10. AMF SHEA VILLAGE 480-860-1363 (40 lanes) (16 lanes) (32 lanes) 602-866-1700 623-975-7529 (40 lanes) 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd (Sun City West) 1425 N. Central Ave. (Avondale) 2902 W. Thunderbird Rd 10870 N. 32nd St. 480-493-3325 (20 lanes)

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602-866-1700 (32 lanes) AMF DESERT HILLS 2939 E. Bell Rd 602-971-1105 (32 lanes) AMF GLENDALE 8840 N. 43rd Ave (Glendale) 22 23 623-931-3785 (32 lanes) AMF MESA 2115 E. Southern Ave (Mesa) 480-926-0051 (32 lanes) Waddell AMF McRAY 3825 W. Ray Rd (Chandler)30 27 480-899-2171 (32 lanes)

602-971-0160 (32 lanes) AMF SQUAW PEAK 3049 E. Indian School Rd. 602-956-2400 (48 lanes) AMF TEMPE VILLAGE 4407 S. Rural Rd (Tempe) 480-831-5322 (32 lanes) AMF UNION HILLS7 9 3424 W. 17Union Hills Rd 12 623-581-1595 (32 lanes) BELL LANES 3 City) 16810 N. 99th Ave (Sun 623-876-3050 (16 lanes)

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BOWLING CENTERS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA ANTELOPE LANES 6301 E. 2nd St (Prescott Valley) 928-772-7331 (24 lanes) THE BOWL 24 N. Lake Powell Blvd (Page) 928-645-2682 (10 lanes) CACTUS BOWL Bldg 673 MCAS Yuma 928-269-5585 (12 lanes) AJO BOWLING LANES LANES AJO BOWLING 1800 CERBAT N. Ajo GBLANES Hwy (Ajo) 1800 N. Ajo GB Hwy (Ajo)Hill Rd (Kingman) 3631 Stockton 520-387-7511 (8 lanes) 520-387-7511 (8 lanes) AMF INCA LANES 928-692-1818 (24 lanes) AMF LANES 1250INCA W. 16th St (Yuma) COTTON BOWL LANES 1250 W. 16th St(40 (Yuma) 928-782-1814 lanes) 928-782-1814 lanes)(Casa Grande) 1740LANES N.(40Pinal ANTELOPE ANTELOPE 6301 520-836-7304 E. 2ndLANES St (Prescott Valley)

COYOTE LANES Yuma Proving Grounds 928-328-2308 (8 lanes) DESERT LANES Blvd 52010 (Fort Huachuca) 520-533-2849 (24 lanes) HAVASU LANES 2128 McCullouch (Lake Havasu City) CACTUS BOWL CACTUS 928-855-2695 (32 lanes) Bldg 673BOWL MCAS Yuma Bldg 673 MCAS Yuma INCA LANES 928-269-5585 (12 lanes) 928-269-5585 (12 lanes) CERBAT LANES 1250LANES W. 16th St. (Yuma) CERBAT 3631 Stockton Hill Rd (Kingman) 928-782-4622 (40 lanes) 3631 Stockton Hill Rd (Kingman) 928-692-1818 (24 lanes)

MORENCI LANES Morenci Plaza (Morenci) 928-865-4343 (10 lanes) PLAZA BOWL 127 Plaza Dr (Prescott) 928-445-8300 (16 lanes) RIM COUNTRY BOWL 1109 N. Beeline Hwy (Payson) 928-474-9589 (16 lanes) HAVASU LANES HAVASU LANES SAFFORD BOWL 2128 McCullouch (Lake Havasu City) 2128 (Lake 928-855-2695 lanes)Havasu City) 410 E.McCullouch 4th St (24 (Safford) 928-855-2695 (32 lanes) MORENCI LANES 928-428-0999 MORENCI LANES(16 lanes)

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6301 E. 2nd St (Prescott 928-772-7331 (16 lanes)Valley) 928-772-7331 ARIZONA BOL(24 lanes) ARIZONA BOL Ave - B (Nogales) 784 N. Morley 784 N. Morley Ave B (Nogales) 520-287-7715 (16 -lanes) 520-287-7715 THE BOWL (16 lanes) THE BOWL 24 N. Lake Powell Blvd (Page) 24 N. Lake Powell (Page) 928-645-2682 (10Blvd lanes) 928-645-2682 (10 lanes)

928-692-1818 (24LANES lanes) COTTON BOWL COTTON BOWL LANES 1740 N. Pinal (Casa Grande) 1740 N. Pinal (Casa Grande) 520-836-7304 520-836-7304 COYOTE LANES COYOTE LANESGrounds Yuma Proving Yuma Proving Grounds 928-328-2308 (8 lanes) 928-328-2308 DESERT LANES(8 lanes) DESERT LANES Blvd 52010 (Fort Huachuca) Blvd 52010 (Fort 520-533-2849 (24Huachuca) lanes) 520-533-2849 (24 lanes)

Morenci Plaza (Morenci) Morenci Plaza (Morenci) 928-865-4343 (10 lanes) 928-865-4343 PLAZA BOWL (10 lanes) PLAZA BOWL 127 Plaza Dr (Prescott) 127 Plaza Dr (Prescott) 928-445-8300 (16 lanes) 928-445-8300 (16 lanes) PONDEROSA BOWL PONDEROSA 5249 S. StateBOWL Hwy 260 (Lakeside) 5249 S. State Hwy 260 (Lakeside) 928-537-9828 928-537-9828 RIM COUNTRY LANES RIM COUNTRY LANES 1109 N. Beeline Hwy (Payson) 1109 N. Beeline(12 Hwy (Payson) 928-474-9592 lanes) 928-474-9589 (16 lanes)

RIVERSIDE LANES Riverside Resort /Casino (Laughlin, NV) 888-590-2695 (36 lanes) SHAKE, RATTLE & BOWL Cliff Castle Casino (Camp Verde) 928-567-7950 (20 lanes) STARLITE LANES 3406 E. Route 66 (Flagstaff) SAFFORD BOWL SAFFORD 928-526-1138 lanes) 410 E. 4thBOWL St(16 (Safford) 410 E. 4th St (Safford) WILD RIVER FAMILY 928-428-0999 (16 lanes) 928-428-0999 (16 lanes) RIVERSIDE LANES ENTERTAINMENT RIVERSIDE LANES/Casino (Laughlin, NV) Riverside Resort 15136 Avenue B(36 (Somerton) Riverside Resort /Casino 888-590-2695 lanes) (Laughlin, NV) 888-590-2695 (36&lanes) lanes) 928-627-0890 (24 SHAKE, RATTLE BOWL SHAKE, RATTLE & BOWL Cliff Castle Casino (Camp Verde) Cliff Castle Casino 928-567-7950 (20 (Camp lanes) Verde) 928-567-7950 (20 lanes) WILD RIVER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WILD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 15136RIVER Avenue B (Somerton) 15136 Avenue B(24 (Somerton) 928-627-0890 lanes) 928-627-0890 (24 lanes)