As the Tour heads to our annual Summer Break before returning on July 15th, we visited Narrows Plaza Bowlfor our 'Best 3 of 4' format and what a day as our winner wasn't decided until pretty much the last shot!  

The 9-Tap Jackpot has had a pretty good run in building back up as we were at $2,877.00 entering the day, but with a bit of history of the Jackpot being hit at Narrows, we thought that maybe Saturday would be a big pay day for someone...First Bob Berryman made a run, then it was Donnie Roberts doing the same and later on Chuck Hufford joined the party with five taps. While these three were unable to take it beyond five,David Kim didn't stop there as he hit the front six, earning himself that 'Golden Shot' at the Jackpot which was for $2,302.00!  Take a look at the video by clicking either picture below to see how David fared.

Congrats to Mr. Kim for earning $500.00 for hitting the front six 9-taps! 

After the 1st Squad it was apparent that scores were going to be a little on the lower side as initally Dale Coleman had the lead with a 733.  After two squads,Will Cotton took the lead with his impressive 761which included a 300 game!  After three, James Blackpushed the lead up to a 799 (also with a 300 game) and was looking good to take home the Title...In steppedSamson Ibale who shot 802 with a 300 of his own, edging out his buddy, Mr. Black to take the Top Spot away while about ten lanes over there was a commotion along with a seemingly 'on edge' Patrick Dennis.  Patrick is very used to tournament bowling and has plenty of his own past Titles to speak of, but this time it was his girlfriend, Amy Salmo in the mix!  Dennis has coached Amy, who is new to the game, for the last couple of years and she has shown steady improvement over that time.  Rob mentioned to me (Steve) that it is refreshing to see a lower average bowler enter the final frame of the day needing two strikes to take the title and then to calmly convert was special!  Amy earned her first Tour Title and $1,429.00 by shooting 808 and we're not sure if she was aware how important those last two strikes were???  Whatever the case, she was pretty excited and "nervous", she said and thanked her "Baby" (Patrick) along with friend, Willie Manning, Jr., as she put it "Even though he wasn't here". Amy also thanked Pearl & Ray Sedeno.  She mentioned that she didn't have any plans for the winnings other than to bowl with us more, but we suspect that she'll buy herself something nice! Congratulations Amy, What a great win!