Costa Rica's Alejandro Reyna became the first leader of the American Zone Central rankings. With only the Punta Cana Open and some National Championships remaining to cash ranking points to qualify for the final American Zone ranking Tournament, Reyna holds a comfortable lead over his compatriot, Alberto Lizano.

"We are proud of Alex, and are proud that Hammer balls have helped Reyna bowl to the best of his ability," says Mike Quitter, VP Sales, Ebonite International. "Reyna has been a Hammer International Staff member for nearly six months."

Rankings are as follows:

• 1. Alejandro Reyna, CRC, 143
• 2. Alberto Lizano, CRC, 116
• 3. Carlo Sing, PAN, 113
• 4. Willie Javier, DOM, 105
• 5. Luis Rodreguez, PRC, 94
• 6. Alexis Moreno, PAN, 81
• 7. Alvaro Castro, CRC, 80
• 8. Rolando A. Sebelen, DOM, 69
• 9. Diego Rojas, CRC, 61
• 10. Edmanuel Ramerez, PRC, 36
• 11. Rolando Vargas, CRC, 35
• 12. Rolando Sebelen, DOM, 24
• (tie) Edgardo Ruiz, PRC, 24
• (tie) Willian Navas, PRC, 24
• 15. Miguel Pastor, PAN, 18
• (tie) Miguel Gonzolez, PRC, 18
• (tie) Carlos Olmos, PAN, 18
• 18. Rolly Sebelen, DOM, 12
• (tie) Angel Ortiz, ESA, 12
• 20. Jose Leon, PRC, 9
• (tie) Omar Bibi, PAN, 9
• (tie) Minuer Dawhara, PRC, 9
• 23. Rafael Stanziola, PAN, 8