Martinich steals show in Junior city tournament

by Curt Backa

2-16-2010

      

The women, indeed, took over last week.

No more so than Joleen Martinich.

Martinich, bowling in the Great Falls USBC City Bowling Championships at Little's Lanes, opened with games of 269, 244 and 230 for a 743 series in the team event.

The 743 was high series of the week for both the men and women.

Ironically, her series wasn't enough to propel her team to the top of the standings.

Martinich finished out the tourney with a 591 in the doubles and a 510 in the singles for an 1,844 scratch total, good enough to grab the all-events title.

Martinich, who won the 2008 Classic 50s Ladies Classic in her first venture into the adult scratch ranks, can continue to use her youth eligibility until she's 21 to earn scholarship money on the junior level as she pursues a college education. Any money she earns in adult tournaments is deferred to her scholarship fund.

In addition to Martinich's superlatives, the ladies completed the first weekend of the GFUSBC Ladies Championships at Black Eagle and Elks Lanes.

Teresa Solomon, with a 683; Amanda Solomon, Teresa's daughter, with a 701; and 80-year-old Mary Ellen VanHoozen took the leads in the three singles' divisions.

Here are the top three leaders in each event:

Team (Black Eagle)

Division 1— 1. Just Do It (Barb Baumgartner, Sharon Yeager, Jeanette Bartels, Jeri Bartels) 2,444. 2. Bowl For Fun, 2,393. 3. Barb's Aces, 2,375.

Division 2— 1. Saltz & Peppers (Charlene Kommers, Kay Webb, Pat Dross, Louise Saltz), 2,392. 2. DIVAS, 2,287. 3. Dutton State Bank, 2,243.

Division 3— 1. Morning Doves (Emma Pengilly, Barb Bessler, Amanda Counts, Donna Bossard), 2,393. 2. GFUSBC Honor Team, 2,370.

Doubles (Little's Lanes)

Division 1— 1. Jeannette-Jeri Bartels, 1,339. 2. Dawn Vernon-Sheila Brady, 1,302. 3. Sharon Yeager-Barb Baumgartner, 1,299.

Division 2— 1. Diane Richards-Vivian Harrington, 1,272. 2. Charlene Kommers-Louise Saltz, 1,266. 3. Nancy Brus-Veeronia Yakos, 1,261.

Division 3— 1. Pauline Phillips-Barb Dahlman, 1,240. 2. Kay Webb-Pat Dross, 1,177.

Singles (Little's Lanes)

Division 1— 1. Teresa Solomon, 683. 2. Karen Kernaghan, 652. 3. Jeanette Bartels, 648.

Division 2— 1. Amanda Solomon, 701. 2. Charlene Kommers, 691. 3. Mallory Curry, 690.

Division 3— 1. Mary Ellen VanHoozen, 685. 2. Pat Dross, 626. 3. Kay Webb, 622.

All Events

Division 1— Jeanette Bartels, 1,955. Division 2— Sharon Yeager, 1,989. Division 3— Pat Dross, 1,823.

The tournament wraps up this weekend.

Squad times for both the team event and doubles and singles are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for both Saturday and Sunday.

According to tournament director Shirley Durran, Sunday's doubles and singles shift at 2 p.m. is full and the Saturday team squad at 2 p.m. as only one slot left.

Entry forms are available at all lanes, and entries close at midnight Thursday. Phone Durran at 781-2843 for more information.

  • There were no changes — even with the onslaught of the Belt contingent —to the leaders in the Budweiser Handicap Tournament in Lewistown.

    The Snow Monsters, out of Roy, with Kyle and Karen Moseman, Kauri Stulc, Darcy Sturm and James Shirey, lead the team event with a 3,430.

    Zanto Construction is still in second with a 3,342.

    Ival Jackson's 1,517 total continues to top the six-game singles' standings. Bobby Herring, out of Billings, is in second with a 1,442.

    This weekend will be the last in the $2,000-added money event. A few openings remain for Saturday's 7 p.m shift. Phone Rex Coleman at 535-3473 to reserve a spot.

  • Martinich's 743 blew away both the high men's and women's score a week ago, but there were still some good efforts turned in.

    Bruce Hruska led the men at Little's with a nice 738 set in the 725 Classified. Hruska's set included games of 266, 234 and 238.

    Kristen Dehn's 694, with a 257 game, in the MixMasters was high for the women downtown.

    At the Elks, Rick Cummings broke through for his first 700 of the season with a 718 in the Monday Ag League. Cummings' set included consistent games of 247, 236 and 235.

    • Heather Helmbrecht was high for the women with a 629 series, with a pair of 213 games, in the Friday Mixed.

    At the base, Doc Shampo led the way with a 707 set, on games of 247 and 236, in the Christian Intramurals.

    Here are the rest of last week's honor scores from around the area, including final results from the GFUSBC Youth City Tournament. Also, computer deficiences in Cut Bank did not allow any scores from Glacier Lanes to be transmitted.

    Snowy Lanes / Lewistown

    Women's scores

    Tuesday Skyliners— Kelly Bracha 232-612

    Wednesday Afternoon Ladies— Carol Strander 200, Betty Yaeger 193(+59), Elaine Coulter 166(+53)

    Thursday Seniors— Shirley Degele 204, Phyllis Conard 145(+48)

    Men's scores

    Monday Commercial— Jim Rasmussen 256-657

    Monday Doubles— Dewey Rosman 269-670, Rex Coleman 228-657

    Tuesday Trio— Robert McNary 196(+67), Jason Blazicevich 165(+51)

    Thursday Seniors— Bill Baldwin 204

    Thursday Money— Bill Heath 211(+57), David Wood 190(+53)

    Thursday Merchant— John McBurney 254(+105)-581(+134), Tim Errecart 206(+54)

    Sunday Mixed— Mike Holden 193(+61), Will Van Haur 170(+54)

    Elks Lanes / Great Falls

    Monday AG League— Rick Cummings 247(+54)-236-235-718(+138); Larry Cummings(sr) 236(+51)-203-633; Lee LeVeque(sr) 204; Lynn Freeman 223(+74)554(+107); Richard Ferderer(sr) 218(+59)-602(+125); Jerry Bergstad 210(+80).

    Monday Jack & Jill Mixed— Ron Miller(sr) 247(+60)-204-203-654(+93); Rod Hackett(sr) 222-600; Dave Gifford(sr) 248(+69); Daniel Rayl 226(+62); Dave Doughty 204(+60); Ed Trujillo(sr) 200.Women — Lauretta Gifford 204; Connie Dickman 203.

    Tuesday Nite Men — Al Ridder 257(+70)-242-667(+106); Mike Bowles(sr) 245(+53)-203-627; Ron Miller(sr) 235-229-632; Shane Brown 228; Darwin Reeve(sr) 225-212-614; Jerry Ferderer 225; Kip Seydel 221(+59); Bob Bellaver 217(+58)-585(+108); Bob Rious(sr) 214; Talbert Bryan(sr) 212; Arnold Schlagel(sr) 211(+63); Gary Willits(sr) 206; Bob Standley(sr) 204; Mike Beggs(sr) 203; Gale Swanson(sr) 202; Mac McKay(sr) 201(+57); Rich Rossberg(sr) 200; Russ Luoma(sr) 199(+52); Joe Summers(sr)570(+102); Al DeBortoli(sr) picked up 6-7-10.

    Wednesday Bull Elks — Dave Gifford(sr) 259(+72)-204-662(+101); Ross Rambo 254(+71); Randy Guill(sr) 248(+54)-212-658; Darwin Reeve(sr) 248(+67)-242-213-703(+160); Scott Rodger 237-237-668; Tim Lewandowski 246(+75)-232-655(+142); Andy Atkinson 246(+61); Jim Pickering(sr) 225-220; Norm Miller(sr) 236(+63)-212-608; Paul Threlkeld(sr) 236(+77)-226-635(+158); Kent Cox 232-226-640; Rich Reeve 225; Doc Basta(sr) 205; Dale Sterrett(sr) 243(+74)-216-606; Emil Nygard(sr) 214(+68); Talbert Bryan(sr) 202.

    Elk Seniors— John Ferda 242-(+81)607(+124); Dave Shadrick 238(+68)-626(+116); Harlan Lartch 214(+62); Rod Hackett 213; Ron Miller 213; Dave Woolsey 212; Roger Deitz 204; Bob Bellaver 202. Women Della Johnson 205; Gloria Pueschel 201(+64).

    Thursday Ladies— Lauretta Gifford 216; Sheila Brady 210(+54)-209-608(+140); Tracy Rigor 200; Judy Stubbs 186(+70)-470(+122); Heather Janikula 105(+68)-527(+116); Dawn Vernon 200; Norma Miller 200(+56); Sue Shaulis 172(+66)-432(+114).

    Friday Mixed— Steve Vernon 226-225; Robert Smith(sr) 202; Bill Carpenter 222(+61); Doug Casity(sr) 221(+57); Dale Sirucek(sr) 218-206-201-625(+115); Rex Tanberg(sr) 212; Chuck Rogers(sr) 200(+50). Women — Heather Helmbrecht 213-213-203-629(+101); Barb Baumgartner 213.

    Saturday Van's IGA Mixed — Boomer Bruner(sr) 245(+70)-222-655(+130); Bill Sybrant(sr) 228-222-210-660; Lance Darby 224(+52); Gary Zimmerman(sr) 213(+73); Dan Woodcock(sr) 204.Women — Cristy Snider 205; Shelly Siron 469(+106).

    Sunday Early Birds —Gary Willits(sr) 246(+68)-221-217-684(+150); Chuck Martin(sr) 222; Steve Vernon 245(+61); Lee LeVeque(sr) 213-206-206-625; Ray Keatts 234(+69); Greg Romanchuk 234(+63); Bob Chesko(sr) 212; Ken Beck(sr) 200; Fid Fitterer(sr) 227(+61)-208-203-638(+140); Don White(sr) 209; Josh Zuidema 177(+53). Women — Kay Kinzinger 202.

    Little's Lanes / Great Falls

    Women's scores

    Senior Citizens— Della Johnson 212.

    Teacher's Mixed— Karen Arps 206, 215-612, Nadine Symons 181 +53.

    Monday Ladies Classic— Barb Stevens 204, Lori Hopp 255, Ruby Willey 204, Betty Mee 174 +51, Laurie Ueland 211, Janet Huston 196 +54, Cristy Snider 220, Linda Michel 218, Pam Bentley 202.

    A to Z— Grace Gregori 168 +64, Kay Kinzinger 203.

    Mix Masters— Kristen Dehn 236, 257, 201 - 694, Sally Callery 202, Karin Osborn 239, 209, 226-674, Barb Lankford 212, 212- 17, Doris Kimmerle 223, 206, Guyla Streit 205, 211, 219-635.

    M.F.C.U.— Lindy Crocker 203-600, Terri Nall 238, Brenda Maheux 202, Heather Helmbrecht 209, 226, Hillary Vukasin 224, 202, Allie Hilbig picked up the 6-7-10 split.

    725 Classified— Kristen Dehn 212, 255-638, Coleen Balzarini 215, Doris Kimmerle 200.

    Short Short Season Trio— Teresa Solomon 204, Charli White 216.

    Classic Trio— Joan Tierney 192 +53, Renee Leveque picked up the 5-7 split, Ruby Willey picked up the 2-4-10 split, Jessica Mavencamp 181 +54.

    Straight-A-Way (PBA Experience)— Doris Kimmerle 211, 244.

    Alibi Mixed— Guyla Streit 203, Dottie Golightly 207.

    Satellite Mixed— Ethel Sayler 190 +60, Leann Larson 184 +54, Jackie Graham 210, Debbie Skinner 200.

    Men's scores

    Senior Citizens— Bill Oswald 202, Gary Humble 188 +50, Steve Lyczewski 207, 245-644, Bill Claassen 201, Dennis Smrdel 235, Jim Pickering 215, 243, 206-664, Bill Yetter 202, Mearl Christianson 202, Pat Terry 204, 202, Dale Sirucek 212, Julius Jodlowski 188 + 56.

    Casino League— Rod Schwantes 234, Steve Vernon 261.

    Tuesday Night Mixed— Bernie K. Dickman 269.

    Little's City— Scott Shanahan 235, Galen Flanagan 225, Roscoe Sanborn (sr) 209, Duane Sanborn 226, Mike Friman (sr) 218, Mike Picking (sr) 239, Rob Christensen 223 + 90, Reid Michel 246-661.

    Mix Masters— Jody Bastas 233, Mike Bowles (sr) 231 - 612, Chuck Lull (sr) 235 - 617, Joe Levesey Jr. 244, 243-702, Marlin Cross (sr) 216, 224 - 624, Brian Christianson 230 - 674, Terry Pearsall 279, 232 - 691, Bruce Hruska 242, 247 - 676, Mel Willey (sr) 200, Brian Brown 257, Sean Howard 245, 225 - 672, Mike Brown 243, Roger Deitz (sr) 207, Charlie Pepos 254 - 650, Kenny Volk 246, Jesse West 257 - 690, Bob Orham (sr) 222 - 603, Trevor Cummngs 251, 237 - 695, Darren Rowe 248, Don White (sr) 202, Jim Aklestad (sr) 232, 212, 202 - 646, Pat Terry (sr) 204, Scott Hirschi 241 - 683, Steve Volk - 247.

    M.F.C.U.— Dony Sevice 231, Boomer Bruner (sr) 202, Dan Woodcock 232, Mick Brown (sr) 222, Mike Whiteford 240.

    725 Classified— Ron Meyers (sr) 210, Pat Terry (sr) 200, Al Pearsall (sr) 210, 207, 214-631, Bruce Hruska 266, 234, 238 - 738, Mel Willey (sr) 204, 223-621, Jim Kernaghan (sr) 213, 201-606, Mike Carrethers (sr) 278, 200-661, Ron Corkin 233, 225-673, Bill Christianson 233, Brian Christianson 233-652, Glenn Jeffrey III 229, Duane Zeier 226, 256, 221-703.

    Thursday Night Mixed— Ron Nelson (sr) 220, Joe Paranteau 244-661.

    Short Short Season Trio— Don White 234, Brian Christianson 258.

    Straight-A-Way (PBA Experience)— Jim Pickering (sr) 235, 219-653, Eric Crawford 226, Bruce Steffani 243, Mike Carrette 225, 243, Wayne Quinby (sr) 200, 203, Bruce Hruska 231, Willie McGee (sr) 217, 247, 212, 222 - 635 - 1069 (5), Bob Orham (sr) 207, 211, 214-615.

    Alibi Mixed— Del Erickson (sr) 200, 253-624, Spencer Williams 211 +52, Brandon Storrusten 225.

    Satellite Mixed— Abe Zigan 246, Bernie K. Dickman 246, 257-695, Kenny Volk 246, Ron Blaquiere (sr) 203, 244-626, Leonard Peterson (sr) 222, 216-606, Hank Rimkus (sr) 203, 201, 223-627, Matt Driessen 203 +73, Joe Paranteau 226.

    Jack's Lanes / Fort Benton

    Tues Nite Mixed— Tom Willson 232; Guyla Streit 214-607; Amanda Jensen 213

    Thurs. Nite Men's— Tom Willson 244, 226, 225- 695; Robert Olson 246.

    Aces High / Malmstrom A.F.B.

    Christian Intramural— Charlie Pepos 236, Doc Shampo 247-236-707, Del Erickson 210-235 (sr.), Fred Sadler 214-233-615 (sr.), Rich Crawford 232-203-607 (sr.), Eric Crawford 234-244-671, Bruce Steffani 268-279-736, Steve Quinby 233

    Wednesday Intramurals— Rick Prater 235, Eric Eggelston 214 (sr.)

    Thursday Mixed— George Garber 200 (sr.), Tanner Tilton 221 (+53), Ryan Moody 247, Rock Rayl 269-237-699, Jerry Rangitsch 214 (sr.) Women — Amy S. Adams 176 (+61), Rachel Woody 204, Merle Tilton 170 (+75), Marilynn Taylor 205, Victoria Hull 209, Brenda Maheux 207, Mandy Haumschild 190 (+72)

    K-Lines / Rudyard

    Women's scores— Barb Snyder 5-10 split; Laurel Walker 9-10 and 3-10 splits; Marjie Spinler 5-10 and 6-8-10 split; Shirley Kline 3-6-7-10 split

    Men's scores— Darby Ditmar 245-636, Chris Pappas 258, Fred Nelson 225

    Black Eagle Lanes / Great Falls

    Golden Seniors— Teri Knott 175 (+61), Robert Poppleton 185 (+51)

    Black Eagle Bums— Ken Huston 221 (+62)-220 (+61)-592 (+115), Steve Vukasin 232, Bill Thomas 225-643 (+112)

    Wicked Wednesday— Tamara Galbraith 188 (+57), Katie Abrahamson 184 (+69), Amanda Marko 159 (+58)

    Friday Mixed— Linda Konesky 183 (+53)

    Pro Alley Bowl / Belt

    Belt Valley Mixed— John Wood 235, Jacqui Harmela 180 +50, Polly Pimperton 178 +50, Mike Christensen 6-7-10 split

    GFUSBC Youth Tournament

    Team

    Division 1— 1. Team 17 (John Bede, Jeff Nation, Robbie Schwenck, Sean Murray), 2,797.

    Division 2— 1. Team 15 (Shelby Vernon, Sean Lyle, Tristan Almon, Josh Vernon), 2,559.

    Division 3— 1. K-E-B-S (Katilyn Laird, Emily Maheux, Brooke Gowins, Samantha Laird), 2,643.

    Division 4— 1. Super Stars (Derek Bruner, Trew Rittel, Tracer Nitz, Brett Lawson), 2,797.

    Doubles

    Division 1— 1. Kyle Broughton-Michael Sharp, 1,405. 2. Sean Murray-Robbie Schwenck, 1,400.

    Division 2— 1. Cody-Josh Haagenson, 1,359. 2. Drew Brennan-Richy Marten, 1,346.

    Division 3— 1. Hannah Cubbage-Sam Dunn, 1,397. 2. Michael Enochs-Bubba Rimkus, 1,382.

    Division 4— 1. Justin Bruner-Payton Bass, 1,367. 2. Amelia-Tosca Fasting, 1,345.

    Singles

    Division 1— 1. Robbie Schwenck, 760. 2. Michael Sharp, 630

    Division 2— 1. Sean Murray, 763. 2. Josh Haagenson, 742.

    Division 3— 1. Derek Bruner, 728. 2. Richy Marten, 695.

    Division 4— 1. Trew Rittel, 744. 2. Tracer Nitz, 674

    Division 6— 1. Shelby Vernon, 666. 2. Joleen Martinich, 564

    Division 7— 1. Ali Coster, 678. 2. Samantha Laird, 668

    Division 8— 1. Amelia Fasting, 735. 2. Hannah Cubbage, 731.

    Division 9— 1. Haley Nitz, 714. 2. Emily Pospisil, 659.

    All Events

    Boys' Scratch— Robbie Schwenck 565-575-616-1,756

    Handicap— Sean Murray, 1,715.

    Girls' scratch— Joleen Martinich, 743-591-510-1,844

    Handicap — Hannah Cubbage, 2,149.

    Curt Backa, the original Fat Tuesday, is a sports writer, sports copy desk editor and bowling apologist at the Great Falls Tribune. Backa, when not failing his Olympic drug test, can be reached at 791-6569, 800 438-6600 or e-mailed at cbacka@greatfallstribune.com