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June 2019- www.bowlingworld.com 35 1 ss-Mike Dias Lafayette, Colo. 7500.00 2 Parker Bohn III Jackson, N.J. 4000.00 3 ss-Skip Pavone San Jose, Calif. 3000.00 4 Norm Duke Clermont, Fla. 2500.00 5 Bryan Goebel Shawnee, Kan. 2000.00 6 Michael Haugen Jr. Phoenix 1500.00 7 Walter Ray Williams Jr. Oxford, Fla. 1600.00 8 n-George Aboud San Jose, Calif. 1500.00 9 John Burkett Fort Worth, Texas 1400.00 10 Dennis Horan Jr. Oakley, Calif. 1300.00 11 Todd Kjell Roscoe, Ill. 1300.00 12 Scott Greiner Sunrise Beach, Mo. 1300.00 13 Don Herrington Ballston Lake, N.Y. 1300.00 14 Bob Rosenau Redding, Calif. 1400.00 15 ss-Paul Herrera San Jose, Calif. 1300.00 16 Bob Newman Pacifica, Calif. 1300.00 17 Tony Rodriguez Jr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 1100.00 18 Amleto Monacelli Venezuela 1100.00 19 ss-Ron Mohr Las Vegas 1100.00 20 Gary Faulkner Norfolk, Va. 1100.00 21 ss-Darryl Bower Middletown, Pa. 1100.00 22 Michael Smith Centenniel, Colo. 1100.00 23 ss-Hugh Miller Mercer Island, Wash. 1100.00 24 Wayne Garber Modesto, Calif. 1100.00 25 Ricky Schissler Brighton, Colo. 1150.00 Mike Dias of Lafayette, Colorado, defeated PBA Hall of Famer and fellow left-hander Parker Bohn III of Jackson, New Jersey, 227-217, to win $7,500 and the title in the PBA50 Northern California Classic at Harvest Park Bowl Tuesday, May 28, for his third career PBA50 Tour title. Dias, who was the top qualifier for the stepladder finals, had trouble with pin carry in the first half of the match, leaving four nine counts in the first five frames, but after making what he called a minor adjustment, struck on the next four shots. ―I was getting to the pocket fine, but needed to make a small adjustment with my hand position,‖ said the 62-year-old Dias. ―I started getting a little more aggressive by getting my hand around the ball more at release, and just moved one board to the left to get a better angle, and that helped solve the carry problem.‖ After striking on his first shot of the 10th frame, Bohn — trying for his fifth career PBA50 Tour title — had an opportunity to win the match with another strike on the second shot of the frame, but left a solid 7 pin, giving Dias the victory. Bohn, who qualified second for the finals, beat No. 3 qualifier Skip Pavone of San Jose, 280- 256, in the semifinal to advance to the title match. ―You know you’re going to have your hands full trying to beat a great bowler like Parker,‖ said Dias, who advanced all the way from the cashers round earlier in the day to take the top qualify- ing spot. ―Even though he was coming off a big game, I knew he was going to have to adjust to some transition. I thought it might take something like 220 or 230 to win, and it turned out to be close to that.‖ Dias’ last PBA50 Tour win came in the 2014 PBA50 Grants Pass Open, but he did win the USBC Super Senior Classic for players 60 and over, in 2018, for his first PBA60 title. ―I always thought I could win on the PBA50 Tour again,‖ Dias added. ―You just never know how many opportunities you’ll get, but you try to make the most of every opportunity like I was able to do today.‖ Article reprinted from: The Press, Brentwood, CA Mike Dias Wins PBA50 Northern California Classic At Harvest Park Bowl ALBUQUERQUE – The largest Olympic -style multisport event for people over 50 just got larger. The 2019 National Senior Games pre- sented by Humana, which will be held in Albuquerque June 14 – 25, has the most registered athletes in the 32-year history of the event. Additionally, New Mexico is the number one state for athletes regis- tered. With all 50 states represented, there are 13,712 athletes who will compete in 20 medal sports. This represents a 30% increase than the most recent games in 2017, and 14% higher than the previous high of 12,000 reached in Louisville, KY in 2007. New Mexico is the state with the most athletes participating - 1,516 total. ―Albuquerque is the perfect backdrop to the Games, with our great weather, train- ing altitude, and the diversity that makes our city so unique,‖ stated Mayor Tim Kel- ler at a press conference held on Civic Plaza. ―It’s no surprise that so many athletes are making their way to the Land of Enchantment to compete in the Games—we are grateful to be the host city that broke the record for participation.‖ ―Albuquerque has put out an amazing welcome mat for us,‖ commented National Senior Games Association CEO Marc T. Riker. ―We can’t wait to show off your city to the national audience, while highlighting the amazing athletes that will be compet- ing.‖ 2019 National sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Humana, Zibrio and Five Star Senior Living. People can learn more about the National Senior Games at NSGA.com . To sign up to volunteer, go to NSGA.com/volunteer . Bowling: June 14-21 at Santa Ana Star Casino, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Singles, Non-Ambulatory Dou- bles, Non-Ambulatory Mixed Doubles