Enriquez upsets Paeng in World Cup elims

MANILA, Philippines - Veteran Jong Enriquez rolled 2755 pinfalls in 12 games to outshine six-time world champion Paeng Nepomuceno and last year’s national World Cup titlist Krizziah Tabora and lead the first batch of finalists in the 2013 Bowling World Cup held recently in 13 centers.

Nepomuceno, the only winner of four World Cup titles so far, carded 2413 but was edged out by Sammy Say Sy (2455) in the men’s competition.

Annie Gan and little-known Mades Arles recorded the top two 10-game totals of 1972 and 1960, respectively, in the ladies’ division.

Tabora, who finished 14th in last year’s international finals where she represented the Philippines with RJ Bautista, scored only 1730.

The second qualifying round is underway in 13 centers – Paeng’s Eastwood, Astrobowl, Commonwealth, Paeng’s Freedom Imus, Coronado Lanes Starmall, Superbowl, Puyat Sports Baguio, Q Plaza, SM Valenzuela, SM North EDSA, SM MOA, SM Fairview and Paeng’s Midtown.

The second batch of national finalists will join Enriquez and company in the national finals set on Sept. 14-15 at Coronado Lanes, Sept. 17-18 at Paeng’s Midtown and Sept. 20 at SM MOA.

The national champions will carry the Philippine colors in the international finals scheduled Nov.  15-24 at the Sibiryak Bowling Center in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

Also making it to the national finals are:

Men – Nicco Olaivar, Emilio Pacheco, James Tarrobal, Dennis Jalandoon, Ronald Tolentino, Ruel Rallos, Rod Salamat, Jay-R Tan, Francis Nipal, Donald Garcia, Lito Fabros, Larry Tinio, Rodel Tungala, Louie Biamzon, Ernesto Jacinto, Rene Senope, Boy Roman, Bernard Baluda, Don Evangelista, Raf Manalo, Barrie Manalo, Allan Allerama, Raffy Severino, Nikko Go, John Paul Go, Ronald Cruz, Alex Duque, Lito Eusebio, Jong Enriquez, Francis Manalaysay, Robert Plucena, Sammy Say Sy, Scott Uy, Ramon Camba, RJ Magana, Rolly Magana, Paeng Nepomuceno, Wilson Sua, Doy Celeste and Lawrence Ang.

Ladies – Rochelle Munsayac, Pure Anselmo, Leah Naorbe, Delilah Marquez, Camille Agos, Mades Arles, Krizziah Tabora, Gie Garcia, Baby Diosana, Myrna Bautista, Lilian Teano, Celeste Sia, Abbie Gan, Marian delos Santos, Jingle dela Rosa, Malou Bacar, April Ann Roxas, Joy Luces, Tess Eusebio, Luz Lagmay, Nancy Frianeza, Sharlyn Avena, Lovella Catalan, Ayed Luzon, Mary Ann Agustin and Mary Guerrero.