Columnist John McCarron: Haynes captures 8th title of year

John McCarron

Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997 | 9:04 a.m.

NOT ONLY did David Haynes (Showboat pro shop) win his second straight WildDOG sweepstakes at Terrible Town, he added NTBA title number eight to his already impressive year. On a demanding lane condition, Haynes lapped the field by 145 pins. His closest competitor was Jim Moran.

Haynes took six of the seven sweeper pots, with Jay Nakaya earning the other. Other top places: Max Hartman, Troy Bridges, Bob Barnowsky, Scooter Woolums and Joe Salvemini.

The NTBA has seven more events to fulfill the required 10 for entry into the grand championship starting in December. For information call NTBA founder Bart di Bartlolo at 435-7474.

Senior scratch

Ron Kolch won his second Senior Scratch Bowlers Tour title at the Showboat. His 1184 pint total ($340) topped a huge field that included several Senior PBA players. Steady Lee Lamont placed second with a fine 1160 ($165) total.

Other top finishers: Pat Pastoria (1149, $130), Darrell Storkson (1125 $115), Virg Engeer (1101, $90), Roy Ryan (1101, $90), Jim Frazier (1101, $90), Gerald Baird (1094, $70), Dick Baker (1087, $65), Derek Smith (1083, $60), Anthony Marine (1079, $55), Roy Meadows (1062, $50) and Paul Koeppel (1061, $45).

Super Senior Division winners Robert Klein, Bar Tulanian and Dave Meder each received $40. Pat Pastoria came within a 9 pin of breaking the 300 pot, scoring a tournament high game of 299.

For senior scratch information, call Gary Walters at 646-8466.

Coming up

Mahoney's Fall Survival Shootout is set for 9 p.m. Sunday. Call Garry Griffin at 657-2750 for details.

The Orleans has a National Team Tournament today-Sunday with a TV event slated for Sunday. Teams from all over the U.S. are competing for a top prize of $30,000.

The lady pros invade Sam's Town starting this Saturday (through next Saturday). Pro-ams start this weekend with the qualifying Monday-Friday. The ESPN finals are set for next Saturday. Local favorites Wendy Macpherson and Kim Adler are entered in the event. For information call Sam's Town at 454-8022.

Coach's corner

From reader Dan Gutierrez:

I'm a 168 average bowler. Friends have told me that if I pick up my spares my game will improve and I could gain 10 to 15 pins on my average. Is this the case?

Dan, spares are one of the most important parts of the game. Making just one more spare per game could add 10 to 15 or even more pins on your average.

Learning to make good first shots will help leave easier spare shots. Learning or enhancing your spot bowling will improve your accuracy. Using the third arrow as a target for spares might be a good starting point. For the 7 pin move right. For the 10 pin move left. Try rolling your spare ball hard and straight. This will give you less chance for error and more room to pick up the spare.

The best way to improve spare shooting is to practice them. Each person has a different release. Trying to give exact information is difficult because of the different lane conditions, ball type and release points. But a a professional bowling instructor can help.

Call a bowling center or pro shop to find a teaching pro. That will be your best investment for learning the proper and easiest way for spare shooting. You will also improve other areas of the game which will give your average a big boost.