Thursday, March 27, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.
SCOTT COX took home $650 for his victory at Wally's 8 gamer at Sunset Lanes. Cox averaged 221 to outdistance the field. Jack Lenhart (1713, $425) placed second. Ladies pro tour start Kim Adler picked up the third position (1683, $270, high game 278). PBA member Rick Benard (1666, $175) placed fourth while steady Billy Hillers (1631, $106) finished fifth.
The prize fund of $1,886 was a large payout (87%) in relation to the number of entries. It is Wally's policy to accommodate players with these kinds of percentage payouts.
Trivia time
Who is the reigning LPBT rookie of the year?
Tourney update
The Gold Coast Shootout was won by Larry Ike ($110), who beat Sean McCaffrey ($65) 191-170. The Gold Coast Shootout is held every Thursday evening at 11:30 PM with a $25 entry fee. Call Jason Gupton at 367-4700 for details.
The Senior Scratch Bowlers Tour event at Sunset Lanes went to east coast native Anthony Marine. Marine averaged an incredible 244 drubbing an impressive field at the Orleans. The former Connecticut kegler also won the doubles with partner Tom Wellock, combining for a score of 2220. Marine made $427 for the day.
Always tough Gerald Baird (1203, $150) was second. Other top places included third, Dennis Laux (1152, $125); fourth, Dave Deken (1130, $105); fifth, Ron Kolch (1128, $88) and Vaughn Doody (1128, $88); seventh, Larry Rumple (1115, $70); eighth, Roger Johnson (1078, $60); ninth, Lee Lamont (1076, $55); 10th, Marty Boyle (1062, $60); 12th, Bill Kaiser (1057, $40); and Super Senior division, Robert Klein (1022, $40) and Jerry Herren (1014, $40). The next SSBT event is at the Showboat. Call Gary Walters at 646-8466 for reservations.
Up your alley
Wayne Webb, now a Las Vegas resident, won the Peoria PBA Open over Steve Jaros collecting $18,000 with a 258-203 victory. Webb is sponsored on the tour by Ron Woods, the owner of the Dyno/thane bowling ball line out of Las Vegas. ... Terrible Town is hosting an Easter 8-gamer at noon. Call Steve Beckman (564-7118) for details. ... Mahoney's Bowling Center is having a Senior Appreciation Day April 2 from 9 a.m.-noon. Seniors (50 and over) are invited for free bowling during this time slot.
Trivia answer
Liz Johnson.
Scores reported
GOLD COAST: Cassi Haynes 279, 674; Steve Harms 296, 1008; LaVonne Egten 256; Billy Emerson 300; Kris Kiesling 256; Billy Das 300; Dottie Nadeau 265, 718; Nick Sekete 265; Mike Monyak 763; Nile Konick 290. MAHONEY'S: Alan Bain 279; Bonney Cooper 213; Bobby Blyton 225; Dave Pence 256; Mark Frahm 679; Robbi Fenton 216; Brennan Bennett 211. SUNSET: Daryl Marsh 300. SHOWBOAT: Don Bocarek 300. SANTA FE: Gary Bearden, Peter Watson, Dean Brennan, Larry Adams, Ken Gallenes and Dick Jensen all 300 games.
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