Foray
Into Nampa As Expected
Only
48 entries marked our return to Nampa Bowling Center, the lowest of this
season. But the bowling scores were great!
Jerry Meyers of
Pocatello, Idaho, lead the field throughout the tournament by starting with a
five-game qualifying score of 1157. He went on to roll a 446 in the two-game
match then 257 in the one-game match. Rolling a 190 game against Bob Morris of
Hailey, Idaho (also making his first visit to the step-ladder finals), clinched
the championship.
Meyers also tapped
into the STORM 300 Game Pot by knocking the pins down in the first game of
qualifying for a great 279 game. However, he shared the pot money with Dave
John, also of Pocatello, as he also rolled a 279 game. See
Nampa tournament results.
There were several
new members to join SISBA during the Nampa tournament: Welcome to Bill Miller
of Pocatello, Idaho, Randy Millspaugh of Kuna, Idaho and Jack
Owsley and Les Wallace, both of Boise, Idaho.
We have been
working diligently with Rich Merrill of Desert Paradise Lanes in Elko, Nevada -
site of our late March tournament (March 30-31, 2003). So far he has drummed up
$2500 in added money to the prize fund from United Coin, Coca Cola, Rocky
Mountain Air, Elko Marine, and Nevada State Bank. Desert Paradise Lanes is also
adding a substantial amount to the pot.
The Stockman's
Hotel and Casino has also promised to pay the first place winner of the
tournament an additional $500 if they are staying at the Stockman's Hotel during
the tournament. The number to make reservations is 1-800-648-2345. The rates are
very good, and we urge you to make your reservations early. Please be sure to
mention you are with the SISBA tournament!
Because we
anticipate a big turnout, there will be no doubles on Saturday, and instead
there will be three qualifying squads on Saturday and one on Sunday. The Sunday
squad will be at 9 a.m. with the roll-offs following immediately. This is to
facilitate those who are driving a long way to get an earlier start. Entry
into the Sunday squad will require pre-payment to hold the spot.
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We
would like to thank the staff and management (especially Steve Young and John
Chatterton) of the Nampa Bowling Center for being great hosts!!!
SO!! Who's Winning the Pots?
