Columnist John McCarron: Salvemini strikes it rich in Terrible Town tourney

John McCarron

Thursday, July 24, 1997 | 9:15 a.m.

FORMER PBA champion Joe Salvemini conquered a stellar field under tough but fair lane conditions in winning the Terrible Town 8-gamer last Sunday. Salvemini's 1,867 ($740) held off the charge of second-place finisher David Haynes (1,778).

Other top players included Tim Schwerdtfeger (1,712), PBA rookie Pat Nolan (1,698), Ron DeGrost (1,637), Pat Pastroia (1,627), High Roller champion Paul Renteria (1,625), Kevin Lewis (1,614), Rick Peter (1,601) and Tony Middleton (1,594).

The tournament was the 29th of 62 Nevada Tournament Bowlers Alliance (NTBA) events.

The NTBA has accrued $2,300 toward its end-of-year championship to be held in December. The NTBA Championship is open to any player who has competed in 10 NTBA sanctioned events.

The next NTBA event is the Wild Dog Match Point Tournament at The Orleans on Saturday. There is a $65 entry fee for the 11 a.m. tourney.

For details, call tournament director Bart DiBartolo (435-7474).

Claude hoppin'

Claude Allen took home the first-place prize ($106) at the weekly Gold Coast Shootout. Allen overtook upcoming star Chris Kaiser ($65) in a high-scoring final match, 247-232. Former champ Bryce Wilson took third, while newcomer Mike Currey gained the fourth spot.

The Gold Coast Shootout is held every Thursday evening at 11:30 p.m. with a $25 entry fee. Call tournament director Jason Gupton (367-4700) for details.

Burning Bridges

Action Pro Shop star Troy Bridges (1,226, $300) beat out Hall of Famer Bob Barnowsky (1,212, $200) at the Mahoney's Monday Summer Challenge.

The outstanding field included Renteria (1,175, $150), who captured third place, with fourth going to Haynes (1,155, $100). Former Mahoney's champ Ken Wolcott (1,149, $80) took fifth.

The Monday Night Mahoney's Summer Challenge is held weekly at 9 p.m. with a $40 entry fee. Call tournament director Garry Griffin (657-2750) for details.

Coming up

The Senior Scratch Bowlers Tour takes the floor at 10 a.m. Sunday at The Orleans. Bill Kaiser is the defending champ. Entry fee is $47. For information or reservations, call tournament director Gary Walters at 656-8466.

A 6-gamer will be held at Mountain View Lanes in Pahrump Sunday at 4:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Entry fee is $45. Call tournament director Rick Fessler (1-800-789-7007) for information.

All pros

Michelle Feldman became the first woman in the history of the Ladies Pro Bowlers Tour to roll a 300 on TV. She won the title of the $65,000 Sam's Town Southern Virginia Open in Danville, Va., by defeating Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, 300-183. Reigning player of the year and local favorite Wendy Macpherson-Pappanos of Henderson took fifth.

Earl Anthony continues to be a force, even in his senior years. Anthony ($8,000) won the PBA Tri-Cities Senior Classic in Richmond, Wash., with a 235-223 victory over former PBA champion Gary Mage ($4,800).

It's almost winter

The winter bowling season is fast approaching. Most winter season leagues start in late August or early September. If you're planning to join a winter league or rejoin your previous league, contact your bowling center.

Too many times the best leagues are filled very quickly and your spot may be taken.