Thursday, March 6, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.
HOLDEN FONG (978) dominated the field at the Nevada Tournament Bowling Alliance's (NTBA) Wild Dog Match Play held at Mahoney's Bowling Center. Fong averaged an incredible 245 to take home $425.
Second place went to Gary Trosen (922), who also won two skins pots totaling $310. Steve Born (955) took the third spot and a skin for $240. Fourth place went to Troy Bridges (897, $90) while Steve Tollefson (920, $90) placed fifth. High games went to Born, 279; Fong, 258; Steve Tollefson, 255; and Rick Benard, 245.
The next NTBA event is Saturday at The Orleans. Call 451-7474 for reservations or information.
Trivia time
Who was the first bowler to roll two perfect games in succession?
Coming up
The PBA is back at the Showboat starting Sunday for a week of competition featuring the best bowlers in the world. Walter Ray Williams is the defending champion. One of the most popular events connected with the pro tour is the pro-am event, starting Sunday. This side tournament features an amateur teamed with a pro in doubles format. Their combined scores determines where the amateur places, with $1000 going to the winner. Also, all entrants will take home a new bowling ball. For more information, call the Showboat at 385-9150.
The fourth Mahoney's Bowling Center match play tournament takes place Saturday at 1 p.m. The format is a 3-game qualifier with handicap, with more than a third of the field advancing to match play. Dave Gibbs is the defending champion. Entry fee is only $25 with a new ball to be randomly raffled. Call Trish Marshall at 657-2750 for details.
The next stop of the Senior Scratch Bowlers Tour is Sunday at Sam's Town, starting at 10 am. Call Gary Walters at 464-8466 for reservations.
Trivia answer
Frank Carauna of Buffalo, N.Y., rolled two perfect games in a row in 1924.
Scores of scores
SAM'S TOWN: Wib Emirick 279, Paul Puttock 300, David Van Name 300, Zeke Torok 300, Steve Paulus 300, Chuck Spangler 299, Rick Benard 299, Bob Barnowski 837. SUNSET LANES: Lourdes Williams 231, Bernadette Cannon 243/614, Mick Brammann 227, Linda Parraz 234, Eddie Duenas 278/746, Sue Johnson 251, Kris Liesling 231/625, Karen Hedler 641, Jess Sellers 289, Kim Sickner 234, Ronda Vogel, 226. SHOWBOAT: Jim Moran 279/816, Rose Schakon 221/646, Mickie Lauber 246/633, Carolyn Jackson 224/611, Kellie Benschneider 235/645, Betty Ferussi 232/635. MAHONEY'S BOWLING CENTER: Brennan Bennett 236/618, James Evans 243/681, Gary Trosen 258/689, Fred Vierra 266, Davis Wilson 233/621, Sanford Bennett 269/672, Willie Nomaae 243, Maureen Helm 203, Trish Marshall 225/608, Carole Baker 203, Shirley Bain 202, Bessie Mitchell 203, Laverne McCrary 200.
The YABA Junior City Tournament held at Sunset Lanes reported these highlights: Sean Capri (129 avg.) 251, Chris Leahy 244/615, Justin Alfrez 234/631, Jason Roques 236, Ryan Manro 205, Rich Crawford 222/630, Robert Breistienstien 224/530, Bobby Sherman (78 avg.) 208, Krystal Coats 210/586, Jay Goldstein 300.
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