Bob Ross
Memorial Tournament
In
the first annual Bob Ross Memorial tournament, recognizing Charter Member Bob
Ross who passed away in 2004, it was Glenn Hauptman who left his mark on
the SISBA tournament.
Glenn, who is our
Eastern Geezer, came all the way from Cheektowaga, New York (just outside of
Buffalo) to dominate the tournament held at Pine Bowling Center in Pocatello,
Idaho. He qualified with an 1162 score - the only score in the 1100s - and held
the lead position throughout the tournament to win the top prize. Rod and
Rick Ross, the sons of Bob Ross were on hand to present the first prize
check. See Tournament Results.
Rick is from
Pocatello, but Rod, is the Junior Team USA head coach and owns a pro shop in
Pacifica, California. Both participated in the tournament with Rod ending up in
the cashier's circle. Rod also was a sponsor of the tournament as Bowlers
Connection along with Best Western Cotton Tree
Inn in Pocatello.
Our next tournament
is the big draw - Desert Paradise Lanes in Elko, Nevada. Again, Stockman's
Hotel and Casino is sponsoring and offering attractive room rates. They have
remodeled and are offering the rooms for $25 to $32 per night. The toll-free
number for the Stockman's is 800-648-2345. Be sure to tell them you are
with the SISBA tournament to get the rate.
This year's
sponsors for the tournament include the Stockman's Hotel and Casino as
well as Wright Motor Company, Eagle Eye Embroidery, and Swire
Coca-Cola. So be sure the make your way to Elko to win your portion of the
prize money. Go to Entry Form
And speaking of
tournaments, it's getting to be that time of year again. We are down to the last
two tournaments of the season: seven squads. If you are planning on bowling in
the Grand Finals tournament, which will be held at Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello,
Idaho, and you don't know how many squads you need, then here is the list.
Those needing three
squads: Jamie Bischoff, Walt Bohna, Ken Brown, George Denton, Bob Despain,
Ric Flores, Bill Funk, Dean Hagler, Collis Hoalst, Randy Landon, Ken Larson,
Chris Leary, Richard Loya, Gil Martinez, Spike McCormick, Willie McGee, Harley
Rish, Craig Rolph, Rod Ross, Ron Ruiz, Brian Runz, Phil Santillanes, Jeff Schow,
Jim Spoklie, Garry Thomas, Chris Tisher, Greg Waldon, Robert Wood.
Those needing two
squads: Leighton Benjamin, John Bertolina, Jerry Caple, Mike Fries, Dan
Hagestad, Marvin Harrell, Tom Henry, Hal Hinsz, Larry Landers, Jim McBee, Mike
McCarthy, Jim McIlhargey, Dwayne Mitani, Jim Ouellette, Jack Owsley, Rick Ross,
Debbie Seniw, Darrell Shay, Mike Storrier, Terry Strong, Mary Waite, Mark
Ziegler.
Those needing one squad:
Bob Batts, John Brodersen, Carl Bond, Don Bruch, Bob Bywater, Les Comer, Mike
Connelly, Jeff Foster, Ben Fulton, Mike Galloway, Bob Garrison, Roger Hankel,
Lynn Larsen, Dave John, Kerry Johnson, Mike Jones, Jim Leonard, Don McKay, Randy
Milspaugh, Allen Nelson, Pat Pethtel, Bruce Randall, Rich Smith, Dan Rorris,
Nick Seniw, Dennis Shaw, Pat Terry, Gloria Unger, Larry Wasson.
Remember, there are four
squads in Elko (three on Saturday and one Sunday morning) and three squads in
Burley at the Snake River Bowl (one on Saturday night and two on Sunday).
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