John McCarron: Cox prevails in Mahoney’s Wild Dog match

Thursday, May 8, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.

SCOTT COX held on to a four pin to win the Wild Dog Match Play Tournament at Mahoney's Bowling Center Saturday. Cox's 299, 1571 ($400) outscored David Haynes 1567 ($240). Taking third was tough senior player John Cocchi while fourth went to Russ Davies. Steve Born rolled the high game, a perfect 300.

The next Nevada Tournament Bowlers Alliance tournament is scheduled 10 a.m. Sunday at The Orleans. Entry fee is $65. Call manager Mike Monyak at 365-7400 for information.

Trivia time

Name the leading money winner on the 1997 LPBT.

Schwartz stop

Chris Schwartz, 243, ($200) won the winter Gold Coast Shootout Championship, defeating Brian Knew, 218 ($145) and George Kefali, 214 ($80). Other top places: Chris Kaiser ($60), Robert Brady Jr. ($37), Jay Nakaya ($37), Sean McCarffrey ($37), Loni Walton ($37).

The Summer Shootout starts tonight at 11:30 with a $25 entry fee. Call tournament director Jason Gupton at 367-4700 for details.

Senior scratch

The Senior Scratch Bowlers Tour went to veteran John Greco, who scored a 1201 ($260) at Sunset Lanes. Greco also teamed with East Coast veteran Tony Marine to take the doubles event with a 2259 ($110), outlasting the team of Lee Lamont and Wilt Tate 2251 ($70). Other top positions included: Dean Brennan 1179 ($125), Lee Lamont 1156 ($100), John Cocchi 1116 ($85), Wilt Tate 1095 ($70), Bud Horn 1081 ($55), Ron Kolch 1062 ($45) and Tony Marine 1058 ($40). Duane Alberts (1049) and Darwin Purvis (1020) won $40 each in the super senior division.

The next event will be at the Santa Fe, May 18 at 10 a.m. Call tournament director Gary Walters at 646-8466 for information.

Summer leagues

The winter season is ending at most centers, bringing an opportunity to compete in another league or bowl in another center for the summer. Don't get shut out -- join early to get in the league of your choice.

Trivia answer

Wendy Macpherson-Papanos a Henderson resident.

Scores

George Lee 287, 835, Gerri Guerara 523, 622, Jeff Walker 279, Benny Brisino 279, Richard Tarone 278, 767, Bob Deal 278, Bob Temple 275, Jean Kershari 212, Ken Peterson 255, Matt Weinstein 279, Tom Maupin 277, Lyle Jensen 290, Karen Hedler 256, Mike Teahl 765, Sharon Hicks 642, Cassi Haynes 267, 644, Chris Webb 276, Sean Fred 278. SUNSET: Joe Salvemini 299, Bud Lang 279, Rich Rhodes 278, Rich Cale 287, Jennifer Guinn 254, Michelle Butt 242, Rose Smith 234, 658, Billie Yarbrough 228, Kim Sicner 226, Linda Schaefer 624. Juniors: Tim Terri 244, 629, Josh Samp 230, 614, Justin Maxwell 221, Jason Beach 219, 625, Chris Klerk 211.