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Walter R. McKnight Jr. Claims Monmouth County Masters Title
By Joanne Ramsey MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Walter McKnight Jr., of Brick claimed the title at the 51st Monmouth County USBC Masters Tournament at Harmony Bowl in Middletown, NJ, on January 27th, 2013. McKnight Jr, after qualifying tenth with a six-game score of 1266 (Michael J. Smith of Howell, was the leading qualifier with a 1381) then compiled a 5-0 match play record with a tourney high average of 213.250. In the two-game match play finals McKnight Jr defeated Michael Stone of Hazlet (the 2008 Masters Champion) 376368. He then defeated Michael J Smith of Howell 455-430, then defeated Dale Barshewski Jr of Keansburg 401-375, then defeated Gregory Ostrander of Freehold Ramsey photo 469-404, and then met Ray Smarsh of Joanne Ramsey presents Masters Champion Trophy to Walter R. Matawan (the runner-up in 2009) for the McKnight Jr. final match. Ray Smarsh qualified thirteenth after six 504-471, Robert S Hoffman of Freehold 464-462 and games with a score of 1237. Smarsh first defeated Ostrander 477-382, before meeting McKnight Jr Casey Creutz of Jackson 441-390. He then defeated again for the championship match. Emil Dudas of Toms River (runner-up in 2003) 456In the championship match, McKnight Jr claimed 365. In the third match, Gregory Ostrander of the title over Smarsh with a 445-397. Freehold put Smarsh into the Losers bracket for the 200 participated in the tournament, which is the first time with scores of 447-436. Smarsh came back largest Masters tournament in New Jersey. to win the next three matches against Michael J Smith
Bill Vreeland Sr., Chris Divita 300 at Coram Country Lanes
CORAM, NY - Bill Vreeland Sr. shot a 300 in the Friday Night Mixed League at Coram Country Lanes Chris Divita also posted a 300 game but his was on the Rolling Stones Mixed. Sandy DiPiazza shot her first 600 series and it was a 623 set while rolling in the Wednesday Night Live League. Chris Carrano shot a 210 in the Sunday Morning Family Affair, Chris is a Junior Bowler and another Junior Bowler, James Civil III tossed a 603 set.
Steven Haneveld 300, Bob Olstead 299 at Rockaway
ROCKAWAY, NJ - Steven Haneveld pounded perfect with a 300 game while rolling in the Friday Nite Men’s League while Brandon Draughn tossed 277-701 followed by Jesus Cruz with 268695, Ricky Exner 267-732, and Ed Galuska 257. Bob Olstead came close to perfect with a 299 in his 750 set in the Rockaway Mixed with Jim Testa following with a 278 in a 676 set, Glen Malmstone 270-719, Nidia Haneveld 245-632, Julianne Crowell 244-610, and Keri May with 234-670.
Tony Chiarenza, Steve Graff 300 In Ted Guy Classic at Jib Lanes
FLUSHING, NY – Tony Chiarenza found perfection in a 300 game and finished with a 794 series while contesting in the Ted Guy Classic League at Jib Lanes. Steve Graff also rolled twelve for his 300 game. Kai Yuen Yeung came close to perfect with a 299 game in a 769 series and Paul Baumann Jr. tallied a 779 set.
Anatoly Khodorkovsky Wins LIGBT at Farmingdale
FARMINGDALE, NY - Anatoly Khodorkovsky, Brooklyn, NY won his first LIGBT title with an exciting victory at Farmingdale Lanes. Anatatoly earned $1,000 with a 262 handicap game in the final match. Finishing second was Jae Yi, Flushing, NY (256-$600) and third went to Jon Ayroso, East Meadow, NY with a 168 worth $350. The winner of the tournament wasn’t decided until the last frame. Jae Yi, with a strike and spare in the last frame forced Anatoly to mark to win the title. Anatoly put his first ball perfectly in the pocket to secure the victory. It was an emotional win for a great person as Anatoly has been bowling the LIGBT for five years and finally got his first trophy. The Farmingdale tournament drew a field of 156 bowlers. A total of 41 bowlers cashed in the $5,330 prize fund. The scores were decent all day as the cuts in the 3 squad tournament were; 688, 713, and 722. Preston Cheeks, Brooklyn, NY not only had the high handicap series of the day with an 844 but bowled a rare 300 game in an LIGBT event. At the Farmingdale tournament Brunswick donated 3 bowling balls which were raffled off to raise almost $300 for BVL.
Rob Byrd Blasted 300 at Parkway
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Rob Byrd hit a 300 game in the Wednesday Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes. Mike Guglielmino 237-725, Matt Dunning 255-725, Joe Leardo 259-714, Scott Dunning 246-683, Joe Donnarumma 268674, Joe Meyers 254-673, Eddie Rojas 237-670,
USBC Queens and Senior Queens Return to Reno in 2014
By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC Women bowlers looking for toplevel competition will have the chance to bowl in multiple events in one trip as Reno will play host to the USBC Queens and Senior Queens in 2014. The 2014 Queens and Senior Queens will be held at the National Bowling Stadium from June 27-July 3, 2014. The Open Championships also will be held at the NBS in 2014, while Women's Championships takes place across town at the RenoSparks Convention Center.
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First time LIGBT Champion Anatoly Khodorkovsky
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March 20 - 26, 2013
PBA Tournament of Champions Comes Full Circle
By Jerry Schneider - PBA
INDIANAPOLIS - The concept was simple: create an event showcasing bowling’s elite that in turn would showcase the sport of professional bowling. To earn admission, a player needed to have won a Professional Bowlers Association title. That was the motivation behind the creation of the PBA Tournament of Champions in 1962 in Indianapolis. When most bowling fans think of the glorious history of the Tournament of Champions – now the PBA’s signature tournament – they recall the iconic run of the “Firestone Tournament of Champions” at Riviera Lanes in suburban Akron, Ohio. But few remember that the classic got its start in Indianapolis. On March 27, the Barbasol PBA Tournament of Champions returns to its birthplace – this time at Woodland Bowl – when a field of 48 PBA Tour champions will compete for a $50,000 first prize – a sum that is equal to the entire prize fund in that inaugural event. The top five players after 48 games will advance to the live ESPNtelevised stepladder finals Sunday, March 31, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The PBA Tour was only three years old when the concept of creating a climactic season-ending tournament for the PBA’s elite players was born, launching bowling into the ranks of America’s mainstream sports. The 1962 TOC was held at Play Bowl in Indianapolis and was actually billed as the Indianapolis 500 Festival Tournament of Champions according to the Indianapolis Star’s coverage of the tournament. It’s an often-forgotten event because the tournament would not be held again for three years. In 1965, Firestone began its landmark sponsorship, the classic moved to Bowlarama in Akron, Ohio and the Firestone Tournament of Champions began its lengthy run as the PBA’s premier event. The TOC concept was the brainchild of PBA founder Eddie Elias and the PBA Tournament Committee, according to PBA Hall of Famer and legendary historian Chuck Pezzano. “Eddie always came from the mindset that if golf had a tour, there was no reason bowling shouldn’t have one, too,” Pezzano, a PBA charter member, said. “He wanted to do something that would grab more attention for a sport that he felt had so much potential, so he got together with the Tournament Committee and they came up with the concept of this showcase tournament. “The Tournament of Champions put bowling and the PBA on the map as a mainstream sport,” Pezzano said. “Eddie was also committed to the bowlers and giving them opportunities, and the creation of the Tournament of Champions really was a testament to that.” While the first TOC was considered an immediate success, it wasn’t until Firestone entered the picture, and the tournament was moved to the company’s (and PBA’s) home base in Akron that it really began to grow and prosper. “Even though that first tournament was a success, Eddie didn’t want to have it just to have a tournament,” Pezzano added, “so the concept was put on hold until appropriate funding could be found to make it a first-class major sporting event. That happened in 1965 when Firestone came on board as the sponsor.” The first TOC in 1962 was a two-day event featuring 25 PBA Tour champions – everyone who had won a title since the PBA’s formation four years earlier -- and it was conducted immediately after the Indianapolis PBA Open, which also was held at Play Bowl. The unique format required the field of 25 players to bowl a round-robin match play format that consisted of one-game matches. Points were awarded for winning a match and for pinfall. When the event concluded after 26 games, the top three moved on to the TV finals. The inaugural event was televised as part of ABC’s Wide World of Sports and shared air time with reports from the Indianapolis 500 time trials that weekend. PBA Hall of Famers Chris Schenkel and Billy Welu called the action. Detroit bowling star and PBA charter member Joe Joseph, fellow Michigan star Billy Golembiewski and bowling legend Carmen Salvino of Chicago were the three who advanced to the televised finals – a two-game contest with final standings based on total pins for the two games. Golembiewski, who had recently won the American Bowling Congress Masters, dominated the first of the two days of competition with Salvino and Joseph also pulling away from the rest of the field. But when match play concluded, it was Joseph who earned top qualifier honors with a 20-6 match play record and averaging 224. After the first game of the final, Salvino held the lead with a 237 followed by Joseph with 201 and Golembiewski with 183. At that point, ABC cut away for a report from the Indy time trials before returning to the second game. The break between games turned out to be Salvino’s nemesis. He was told that the break would be approximately a half hour, so he left the bowling area thinking he had plenty of time to rest up and prepare for the second game. As it turned out, ABC came back from the Indy 500 time trials early and Salvino was late returning to the lanes. He received very little practice while Golembiewski and Joseph had remained on the lanes, practicing throughout the break. But when game two started the tide had turned to Joseph’s favor. The Michigan star closed with a 279 game for a 480 two-game total. Golembiewski added 233 for a 416 total and Salvino struggled to a 172, falling to third place with 409 pins. “To this day that was the most exciting and at the same time most depressing tournament I’ve ever bowled in,” said the 79-year-old Salvino, who was 28 at the time. “But it was my own fault for not being ready for the second game. I had to take responsibility for that.” Joseph took home a $15,000 first prize from the $50,000 prize fund. But Salvino also thought that first Tournament of Champions was a turning point for the sport. “I believe that tournament resulted in bowling becoming a big-time sport. We became celebrities after that telecast,” Salvino said. “With ABC televising it live with the Indy 500 time trials it said to me that network television was giving the sport a lot of respect.” Another PBA Hall of Famer, Detroit native Dave Soutar, also bowled in the inaugural TOC at the age of 22, finishing 13th. Soutar, who last summer announced his retirement after more than 50 years in PBA competition, has never forgotten that first event. “I was basically a rookie and what impressed me most was competing in a tournament where I was in awe of all the players,” said Soutar, who had qualified by winning the 1961 PBA National Championship. “My performance wasn’t very memorable but that was almost secondary to just being in a tournament with so many great bowlers.” Like Salvino, Soutar agreed that the first TOC was a defining moment for the sport. “It definitely elevated the sport to another level,” Soutar said. “Even though there were other major tournaments at the time, you just had the feeling this was something special.” Rounding out the top five were newcomer Al Savas of Milwaukee, who finished fourth, with bowling legend Don Carter in fifth place, falling short of the finals after a making a late tournament challenge. The 2013 Barbasol Tournament of Champions – coincidentally returning to the city where Barbasol shaving cream was invented – gets underway with three eight-game qualifying rounds on Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28, with the top 24 players after 24 games advancing to three eight-game round robin match play rounds Thursday and Friday which will determine the five players for the stepladder finals. On Saturday, the PBA champions will bowl with Indianapolis-area amateur men, women and youth league bowlers in a pro-am event, and Saturday evening, Danny Wiseman of Baltimore and Doug Kent of Newark, N.Y., will be inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the Indianapolis Marriott North. Sunday’s schedule also will include the stepladder finals of the PBA League Elias Cup, the inaugural PBA League championship round, which will air on ESPN on Sunday, April 7, at 1 p.m. ET. All preliminary rounds of the TOC will be webcast live, exclusively on PBA’s online bowling channel, Xtra Frame. Xtra Frame subscription information, pro-am and ticket information, are available on pba.com.
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USBC Women’s Championships Changes to Four-Player Teams in 2014
By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships will undergo a major change in 2014 by shifting to four-player teams, new divisions and a new format. In addition to the change to four-player teams, from the traditional five, the USBC Women's Championships will return to an all-scratch format. Teams will be divided into four divisions based on their combined averages, and there will be six average-based divisions for doubles, singles and allevents. The 2014 event will be held on 44 specially-constructed lanes inside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. "Bowlers have told us they want four-woman teams," said Brian Lewis, USBC's Managing Director of Tournaments. "Four-player teams will make it easier for teams to travel as a group and set up pairings for doubles. While this is a change from tradition, it clearly is something our bowlers want, and we hope the new format will help lead to a new generation trying the event." Here is a look at the new divisions for the 2014 Women's Championships: Team Divisions (based on the combined average of all four bowlers): * Diamond (725 and above) * Ruby (650-724) * Emerald (575-649) * Sapphire (574 and below) Doubles Divisions (based on the combined average of the two bowlers): * Division 1 (380 and above) * Division 2 (350-379) * Division 3 (320-349) * Division 4 (290-319) * Division 5 (260-289) * Division 6 (259 and below) Singles and All-Events Divisions: * Division 1 (190 and above) * Division 2 (175-189) * Division 3 (160-174) * Division 4 (145-159) * Division 5 (130-144) * Division 6 (129 and below) Along with the format changes, the Women's Championships also will have a new price structure in 2014. The entry fee for a bowler to compete in team, doubles, singles and all-events will be $140 ($44 per event and an optional $8 for all-events). The total for a four-player team will be $560. There no longer will be a processing fee for teams entering online. Entering by mail, fax or phone will require an additional $10 processing fee per team and $10 for each doubles/singles set. Registration for the 2014 Women's Championships will begin April 1, 2013. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and dates and times can be locked in as soon as a full payment is made.
PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA
Mike Potoski 719
MADISON, NJ – Mike Potoski led the Friday Classic League firing a high game of 269 and a high series of 719. Pete Caporaso hit 245, Dave Granitzki 242, David Hanft 658.
Jake Bird 656
MADISON, NJ – Jake Bird led the scoring in the MC Police & Fire League firing a 265 game for a high series of 656. John Colella rolled 243, Joe Marchese 242, Tom Lockburner 620, Clorinda Landi 211, and Carolyn Dalby 152.
Travis Wilfong 266
MADISON, NJ - Travis Wilfong led the Thursday Mixed League firing a high game of 266. Dot Newsome rolled 228, John Baldwin 219, Frank Zimmerman 216, and Pat Wilfong 196. In another session Travis Wilfong was top bowler firing a high game of 255. Charles Wilfong shot 245-669, Thomas Litland 242, and Pat Wilfong 207.
Oren Warter 701
MADISON, NJ – Oren Warter topped the Wednesday Trio League firing a high game of 257 and a high series of 701. Aaron Marrella shot 663, Ben Geffken 662, Lissette Tapanes 235, Cheryl Killeen 195, and Sally Lauderdale 192.
Jon Russo 648
MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo paced the scoring in the Pharma Plus League firing a 225 game for a high series of 648. Don Miller rolled 223, Wayne Hartwig 217, Lauren Russo 201, and Jackie Barnum 200.
Jon Russo 264
MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo led the scoring in the Pharma Plus League firing a high game of 264. Les Barnum and Joe Izzo rolled 235, Scott Harnish 617, Ed Milnarcyzk 605, and Laura Russo 205.
Tom Klien 693
MADISON, NJ - Tom Klien led the Livingston Business Men with a 258 game in a 693 set. Al Klien rolled 247-664, Frank Catanzar 239, and Billy Piccola 674.
Frank Fillimon 267
MADISON, NJ – Frank Fillimon rolled 267, Dave Hanft 246-688, and Scott Harwood 232 in the Tuesday Doubles League.
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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Anthony Angotti 796
HOPELAWN, NJ – Anthony Angotti topped the scoring in the Family League blasting games of 254-277-265 for a high series of 796. Dave Morgante rolled 257-213258-728, Joe Bloodgood 201-254203-658, Rocco Fortunato 213-214227-654, Bob Nebus 223-204-213640, Dan Pawelek 264-201, Susan Bobrowski 226, Thomas Kopko 201, and Heather Medoro 203.
AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Keith Elliott 290
FARMINGDALE, NY – Keith Elliott topped the scoring in the Friday Late Mixed League firing a high game of 290. Wingo Ham shot 258-235-694, Brian Selwin 257-233, Hari Soedarmasto 256-254-704, BP Parkin 255, Gary Cornbert 254, Lukas Zito 249-235-235-719, Bob Starzec and Richard White 245.
Glenn Mohr, Jr. 710
HOPELAWN, NJ – Glenn Mohr Jr. topped the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 210-254-246 for a high series of 710. Larry Caggiano rolled 226-223247-696, Rami Ahmed 266-232683, Anselmo Roque 268-206-201675, Bill Daunno 243-236-674, Steve Boros 224-255-670, Tom Martino, Jr. 227-248-657, Richard Funk III 246-209-654.
Tom Sharfetz 674
HOPELAWN, NJ – Tom Sharfetz led the scoring in the Avenel Youth League firing games of 224-277173 for a high series of 674. Rowan Wyatt hit 214-205, Tyler Sharfetz 209, Jason Amsterdam 205, and Brielle Bannister 192.
Mike Marrazzo 674
FARMINGDALE, NY – Mike Marrazzo led the scoring in the Wednesday Party League firing games of 269-215 for a high series of 674. Dawn Cecere shot 263, Ira Kaskel 258-213-670, Brian Siemers 246, and Michael Marro 226. In the Monday AM Seniors League Al Diebold shot 184, and Bill Platania 183.
Joe Defelice 651
HOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Defelice led the Academy Madness bowling 225-231-195-651. Nick Viverito shot 18-1192-242615, Anthony Serignese 224-218614, Bonnie Desimone 265, Wayne Bobert 213, Tom Poulos 206, and Mary Ellen Oehler 204. In the La Buona Pizza League Brian Balint shot 225-223-626, Bob Stevens 208-208-200-615, and Joe Herber 201-204-205-611
Dan Clark 757
HOPELAWN, NJ – Dan Clark led the Raritan Bay Men bowling 213266-278-757. Gabe Ferrari shot 238-266-226730, Sean Zeleniak 248-248-201697, Rick Choinacki 224-223-236683, Dena Simon 247-226-209-682, Nick Shine 230-220-227-677, Ralph Trapas 266-215-672, Travis Tilley 212-209-246-667, and Jaime Mugnone 235.
Paul Woitowicz 701
HOPELAWN, NJ – Paul Woitowicz led the scoring in the Iselin AA League firing games of 202-242257 for a high series of 701. Darris Douma rolled 230, Matt Cestone 221, Jack Fudacz 210, Danny Hunter 219, and Rob Cruz 201.
Bill Snyder 276
FARMINGDALE, NY – Bill Snyder blasted a 276 game for a 680 series in the Sunday Adult/Junior Scholarship League. In the Saturday PMS League Gregg Thilbourg hit 255-231-666, and Bill Jones 230.
Derrick Dobert 254
FARMINGDALE, NY – Derrick Dobert led the scoring in the Sunday Early Mixed League firing a high game of 254. Rainer Latteier shot 246, Paul Burns 245, Eric Tilton 236, and Geroge Mazzocchi and Jeremy Schuster 235. In the Saturday Junior Scholarship League, Elizabeth Simmons shot 210, and Michael
Meghan Wing 269
FARMINGDALE, NY – Meghan Wing blasted a high game of 269 in the Scholarship Travel League, followed by Brandon Langenfeld 239.
Kevin Eccleston 718
HOPELAWN, NJ - Kevin Eccleston was lead man competing in the Friday Nite Mixed rolling 226-257235 for the high series of 718. Kenny Anderson rolled 213-236266-715, Dan Krakowski 267-234650, Kevin Cristi 211-239-642, Gary McGinness 224-204, Mike Dellamanna 269, Melissa Hertenberger 255, Angelo Rondena 232, and Glenn Aiello 223.
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Eric Oppenheimer 717
HOPELAWN, NJ Eric Oppenheimer topped the Madison Park Men with 238-246-233 for a high series of 717. Tom Martino, Jr. rolled 226-236235-697, Joe Herber 243-207-227677, Michael Consiglio 248-223202-673, Scott Porto 220-248-667, and Dyshon Coley 223-221-215-659. In the Mixed Nuts, KC Carbonilas shot 204-222-215-641, Mike Kennelly 223, Don Hellhake 212, and Brian Petrata 208. Don Anione rolled 200-216-608, Mary Ellen Oehler 227, AndY Shafer 202, Carmien Latin 206, Cyndi Bolesta 226, and Frank Capparelli, Sr. 213 in the His & Hers League.
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worthy cause. Greg Mocker (WPIX News 11) and Kim Pirrella (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) hosted the event. “I am extremely honored to be a part of this amazing event,” said Greg. “People of all ages come out to support the cause.” The 2012 campaign raised $35,503 and since 2003, the SIUSBC campaign has raised over $398,000 for the Staten Island Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Campaign. In 2009 and 2010 the SIUSBC was recognized as one of the Top 20 Fundraising Teams in the nation. A check was presented to the American Cancer Society as part of the Opening Ceremonies of the SIUSBC’s Annual Championship Tournaments. "As a Flagship Sponsor of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Staten Island USBC Association has served as a committed community leader in the fight to end breast cancer," says Yvette Serrano, director of special events, American Cancer Society of Staten Island. "The funds raised through this event not only support lifesaving breast cancer research, but also patient service programs offered right here on Staten Island, like free wigs and free patient navigation. On behalf of the American Cancer Society and the patients and families we serve, we thank the SIUSBC Association for their extraordinary efforts and continued support." “I’m so grateful and impressed how the bowling community really comes together to support this endeavor,” said Frank Wilkinson, SIUSBC President. “Rab’s Country Lanes is a great partner for our event and we are proud to use the establishment as a vehicle to create awareness and raise funds for this very worthy cause.”
March 20 - 26, 2013
SI Bowling Raises $35,000 for Breast Cancer Research
In 2012, the Staten Island USBC Association’s Bowling Against Breast Cancer Campaign celebrated its tenth anniversary. During the month of October, bowlers pledge to raise funds for the campaign during league competition and special events. Some leagues pledge funds per pin and others make their own individual donations. The Wednesday Early Birds support the campaign in a much more creative fashion by holding an annual “Bra-a-Thon”, where the ladies don their bras on the outside of their shirts showing their visual support while pledging donations for the cause. The pinnacle of the month long campaign was the annual BowlA-Thon held on Sunday October 28th, at Rab’s Country Lanes just hours prior to the arrival of Super Storm “Sandy”. Sandy didn’t keep most of the participants away from enjoying an afternoon of fun supporting the
Kenneth Fairfield 682 at Parkway
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Kenneth Fairfield led the Wednesday Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes firing games of 198-243241 for a high 682 series. Rich DeLorenzo Jr. rolled 237-665 followed by Joe Leardo Sr. tossing 245-662, Joe Leardo Jr 238-655, and Jim Viola with a 258 in a 650 set.
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Bowl the first squad for only $40, and the 2nd is only $30, if bowled the same day. Handicap is 90% of 230. Over 230 bowl scratch. No current or past PBA members permitted. All entries must use their highest average, over the last two years and must have a USBC sanctioned average. 3 games across 3 different pairs under a modified house condition. Re-entries allowed and you can cash multiple times. For more details and to reserve your squad Call Baldwin Lanes @ (516) 223-8980 Or Mike D @ (516) 557-5904 Or Pete S. @ (516) 238-3799
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Metropolitan Handicap Team Championships Update
Keith Pappas at Levittown Lanes reported to us that they had another Great Weekend for the 2013 Metropolitan Team Handicap Championships. They would like to thank everyone who came out, special thanks to Barry Forbes, Jr and the StepA-Head Group. It was nice to see you guys! Our Incentive Ball winner for this weekend was Rudy Rodriguez, who was the highest bowler bowling in both Squads on Saturday. Congrats!! We have 4 Bowlers who have bowled in 4 squads throughout the Tournament so far and are in contention for the Incentive Ball, Most Squads Bowled. There are about a dozen or so of bowlers who have bowled in 3 Squads.
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Walk-ins the day of the event will pay $75.00
Prize Fund - $30 per entrant Lineage & Expenses - $30 per entrant Walk-in Fee will be retained by the Association for expenses.
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The event winner will receive a fully paid entry into the 2013
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Monday Early Birds: Ed Hardy 267-615, Jim Westergaard 258-670, Frank Grumka 235-678, Julianne Crowell 205570; Leanne Chervnsik 190-535, Karen Evangelista 187-537. County Tuesday Night Mixed: John Scott 258, Micha Haywood 707, Eric Benbrook 251, Daniel Lorenzo 671, Nichole Spratford 238-658, Brenda Stewart 221-551, Sue Marrero 211-542. Fox Hills Seniors: Don King 203, Rick Martone 195-561, Robert Forte 189-494, Barbara Krajkowski 202-448, Mary Ann Smith 159, Joanna Hofgesang 157-426. Morris Hills Mixed: Bill Hamilton 192-547, Jay Taromina 192, Bill Woodbury 179-476, Beth Williams 172480, Dolores Webb 165-485, and Rosemary Muscolino 165-413. Rockaway Women: Susan Chillemi 220-583, Marybeth Kanouse 205-496, Tammy Baldwin 204-570, Annette Rossi 193, Susan Ruiz 183-489, Lois Kehmna 181, Colleen Boyd 173, Kathy Bradley 169482. Rockaway Foursome: Goeroge Dakak Jr. 289-776, Ed Cook 267711, Peter Furio 255, Joe Serico 246-698, Liesl Apgar 237-666, Joan Daka 214-600, Rosa Bono 190-8534, Mary Crenzio 183, Rosanne Cinotti 486. PBA Experience – bowled on changing PBA lane conditions: Brian Scott 279-637, Thomas Lulewicz 255665, Joseph Caloger 238-635, Scott Van Syckle 224-593, Philip St. Amand 213, Matt Graham 209, Ken Yokobosky 190, Allen Apgar 188. Gutter Busters -Juniors (2 games): Christopher Dunleary 79-154, Ella Dunleary 99-178, Chlesy Cruz 83-160.
Kattermann, Rizzi Pace Youth Travelers
By Vince Albrecht
FAIRLAWN, NJ - The Stan Niemiec Youth Travelers journeyed to Fair Lawn and blitzed the maples with thirty-two deuces and nine “600s”. Leading the onslaught with 215257-225-697 was Boonton’s Karl Kattermann and teammate Patrick Teshima struck with 226-215-214-655, but the best the shorthanded squad could do was grab the finale from Bowler City IV, 876-869 as anchor Justin Puchalski came through with a 201 single. BC IV was especially stellar in game two, firing 1021 handicap, the season’s third best, as Nathan Tombo exploded for 221, Greg Khan 210, Alijah Jackson 186 and Mariah McKelvey with a +25 153. Alijah, showing signs of steadier outings, fired a 204 opener and finished with 577. In a terrific, high-scoring battle between two evenly matched quartets, Holiday outgunned Bowler City II, 2804-239 behind Brian Rizzi 243-202-246-691. Closing with scratch games of 879-846, Holiday was firing on all cylinders as anchor Rizzi was aided by teammates’ Frank Magyar 220-203-601, Graham Mulligan 224-203 and Dillon Cilento 228-194. The BC II foursome scored big as well, although their 831 net in the exciting finale fell fifteen pins shy of Holiday. JonMikal Sepero continued his exceptional outings, raising his average to 192 with 203-202-222-627, Kyle Schellberg posted 218-211-618, Welmer Paguay 226 and James Kane 206. Pace-setting Bowler City I, powered by Matt Trento 214-249-643, Rob Gilbert, Jr. 212-236-628 and John Draney 235-613 overwhelmed shorthanded Montvale, 7-0. Best numbers for Montvale were Katie Didonato 171, Kyle Ladewig 171-170 and Michaella Raab with a +17 score. Colette Malyack 215 and Caitlyn Castillo 197-189 were not nearly enough as Holiday II again fielded just two players in dropping all three games to Fair Lawn. Leading the victors were Steve Plaszky 196-581 and Tyler Nappi 200-555. In game two’s tenth frame, Tyler left the 3-6-10 and knew he had to convert it to get his first travel league deuce. Pressure? No way….he covered the three sticks easily for what had been an elusive “200”; Kudos to Tyler on his special achievement. Finalizing the session, ten-year-old Louis Ferrante tallied 179 as Bowler City III earned five points from the vacancy.
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Walter R. McKnight Jr. Claims Monmouth County Masters Title
By Joanne Ramsey MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Walter McKnight Jr., of Brick claimed the title at the 51st Monmouth County USBC Masters Tournament at Harmony Bowl in Middletown, NJ, on January 27th, 2013. McKnight Jr, after qualifying tenth with a six-game score of 1266 (Michael J. Smith of Howell, was the leading qualifier with a 1381) then compiled a 5-0 match play record with a tourney high average of 213.250. In the two-game match play finals McKnight Jr defeated Michael Stone of Hazlet (the 2008 Masters Champion) 376368. He then defeated Michael J Smith of Howell 455-430, then defeated Dale Barshewski Jr of Keansburg 401-375, then defeated Gregory Ostrander of Freehold Ramsey photo 469-404, and then met Ray Smarsh of Joanne Ramsey presents Masters Champion Trophy to Walter R. Matawan (the runner-up in 2009) for the McKnight Jr. final match. Ray Smarsh qualified thirteenth after six 504-471, Robert S Hoffman of Freehold 464-462 and games with a score of 1237. Smarsh first defeated Ostrander 477-382, before meeting McKnight Jr Casey Creutz of Jackson 441-390. He then defeated again for the championship match. Emil Dudas of Toms River (runner-up in 2003) 456In the championship match, McKnight Jr claimed 365. In the third match, Gregory Ostrander of the title over Smarsh with a 445-397. Freehold put Smarsh into the Losers bracket for the 200 participated in the tournament, which is the first time with scores of 447-436. Smarsh came back largest Masters tournament in New Jersey. to win the next three matches against Michael J Smith
Bill Vreeland Sr., Chris Divita 300 at Coram Country Lanes
CORAM, NY - Bill Vreeland Sr. shot a 300 in the Friday Night Mixed League at Coram Country Lanes Chris Divita also posted a 300 game but his was on the Rolling Stones Mixed. Sandy DiPiazza shot her first 600 series and it was a 623 set while rolling in the Wednesday Night Live League. Chris Carrano shot a 210 in the Sunday Morning Family Affair, Chris is a Junior Bowler and another Junior Bowler, James Civil III tossed a 603 set.
Steven Haneveld 300, Bob Olstead 299 at Rockaway
ROCKAWAY, NJ - Steven Haneveld pounded perfect with a 300 game while rolling in the Friday Nite Men’s League while Brandon Draughn tossed 277-701 followed by Jesus Cruz with 268695, Ricky Exner 267-732, and Ed Galuska 257. Bob Olstead came close to perfect with a 299 in his 750 set in the Rockaway Mixed with Jim Testa following with a 278 in a 676 set, Glen Malmstone 270-719, Nidia Haneveld 245-632, Julianne Crowell 244-610, and Keri May with 234-670.
Tony Chiarenza, Steve Graff 300 In Ted Guy Classic at Jib Lanes
FLUSHING, NY – Tony Chiarenza found perfection in a 300 game and finished with a 794 series while contesting in the Ted Guy Classic League at Jib Lanes. Steve Graff also rolled twelve for his 300 game. Kai Yuen Yeung came close to perfect with a 299 game in a 769 series and Paul Baumann Jr. tallied a 779 set.
Anatoly Khodorkovsky Wins LIGBT at Farmingdale
FARMINGDALE, NY - Anatoly Khodorkovsky, Brooklyn, NY won his first LIGBT title with an exciting victory at Farmingdale Lanes. Anatatoly earned $1,000 with a 262 handicap game in the final match. Finishing second was Jae Yi, Flushing, NY (256-$600) and third went to Jon Ayroso, East Meadow, NY with a 168 worth $350. The winner of the tournament wasn’t decided until the last frame. Jae Yi, with a strike and spare in the last frame forced Anatoly to mark to win the title. Anatoly put his first ball perfectly in the pocket to secure the victory. It was an emotional win for a great person as Anatoly has been bowling the LIGBT for five years and finally got his first trophy. The Farmingdale tournament drew a field of 156 bowlers. A total of 41 bowlers cashed in the $5,330 prize fund. The scores were decent all day as the cuts in the 3 squad tournament were; 688, 713, and 722. Preston Cheeks, Brooklyn, NY not only had the high handicap series of the day with an 844 but bowled a rare 300 game in an LIGBT event. At the Farmingdale tournament Brunswick donated 3 bowling balls which were raffled off to raise almost $300 for BVL.
Rob Byrd Blasted 300 at Parkway
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Rob Byrd hit a 300 game in the Wednesday Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes. Mike Guglielmino 237-725, Matt Dunning 255-725, Joe Leardo 259-714, Scott Dunning 246-683, Joe Donnarumma 268674, Joe Meyers 254-673, Eddie Rojas 237-670,
USBC Queens and Senior Queens Return to Reno in 2014
By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC Women bowlers looking for toplevel competition will have the chance to bowl in multiple events in one trip as Reno will play host to the USBC Queens and Senior Queens in 2014. The 2014 Queens and Senior Queens will be held at the National Bowling Stadium from June 27-July 3, 2014. The Open Championships also will be held at the NBS in 2014, while Women's Championships takes place across town at the RenoSparks Convention Center.
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PBA Tournament of Champions Comes Full Circle
By Jerry Schneider - PBA
INDIANAPOLIS - The concept was simple: create an event showcasing bowling’s elite that in turn would showcase the sport of professional bowling. To earn admission, a player needed to have won a Professional Bowlers Association title. That was the motivation behind the creation of the PBA Tournament of Champions in 1962 in Indianapolis. When most bowling fans think of the glorious history of the Tournament of Champions – now the PBA’s signature tournament – they recall the iconic run of the “Firestone Tournament of Champions” at Riviera Lanes in suburban Akron, Ohio. But few remember that the classic got its start in Indianapolis. On March 27, the Barbasol PBA Tournament of Champions returns to its birthplace – this time at Woodland Bowl – when a field of 48 PBA Tour champions will compete for a $50,000 first prize – a sum that is equal to the entire prize fund in that inaugural event. The top five players after 48 games will advance to the live ESPNtelevised stepladder finals Sunday, March 31, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The PBA Tour was only three years old when the concept of creating a climactic season-ending tournament for the PBA’s elite players was born, launching bowling into the ranks of America’s mainstream sports. The 1962 TOC was held at Play Bowl in Indianapolis and was actually billed as the Indianapolis 500 Festival Tournament of Champions according to the Indianapolis Star’s coverage of the tournament. It’s an often-forgotten event because the tournament would not be held again for three years. In 1965, Firestone began its landmark sponsorship, the classic moved to Bowlarama in Akron, Ohio and the Firestone Tournament of Champions began its lengthy run as the PBA’s premier event. The TOC concept was the brainchild of PBA founder Eddie Elias and the PBA Tournament Committee, according to PBA Hall of Famer and legendary historian Chuck Pezzano. “Eddie always came from the mindset that if golf had a tour, there was no reason bowling shouldn’t have one, too,” Pezzano, a PBA charter member, said. “He wanted to do something that would grab more attention for a sport that he felt had so much potential, so he got together with the Tournament Committee and they came up with the concept of this showcase tournament. “The Tournament of Champions put bowling and the PBA on the map as a mainstream sport,” Pezzano said. “Eddie was also committed to the bowlers and giving them opportunities, and the creation of the Tournament of Champions really was a testament to that.” While the first TOC was considered an immediate success, it wasn’t until Firestone entered the picture, and the tournament was moved to the company’s (and PBA’s) home base in Akron that it really began to grow and prosper. “Even though that first tournament was a success, Eddie didn’t want to have it just to have a tournament,” Pezzano added, “so the concept was put on hold until appropriate funding could be found to make it a first-class major sporting event. That happened in 1965 when Firestone came on board as the sponsor.” The first TOC in 1962 was a two-day event featuring 25 PBA Tour champions – everyone who had won a title since the PBA’s formation four years earlier -- and it was conducted immediately after the Indianapolis PBA Open, which also was held at Play Bowl. The unique format required the field of 25 players to bowl a round-robin match play format that consisted of one-game matches. Points were awarded for winning a match and for pinfall. When the event concluded after 26 games, the top three moved on to the TV finals. The inaugural event was televised as part of ABC’s Wide World of Sports and shared air time with reports from the Indianapolis 500 time trials that weekend. PBA Hall of Famers Chris Schenkel and Billy Welu called the action. Detroit bowling star and PBA charter member Joe Joseph, fellow Michigan star Billy Golembiewski and bowling legend Carmen Salvino of Chicago were the three who advanced to the televised finals – a two-game contest with final standings based on total pins for the two games. Golembiewski, who had recently won the American Bowling Congress Masters, dominated the first of the two days of competition with Salvino and Joseph also pulling away from the rest of the field. But when match play concluded, it was Joseph who earned top qualifier honors with a 20-6 match play record and averaging 224. After the first game of the final, Salvino held the lead with a 237 followed by Joseph with 201 and Golembiewski with 183. At that point, ABC cut away for a report from the Indy time trials before returning to the second game. The break between games turned out to be Salvino’s nemesis. He was told that the break would be approximately a half hour, so he left the bowling area thinking he had plenty of time to rest up and prepare for the second game. As it turned out, ABC came back from the Indy 500 time trials early and Salvino was late returning to the lanes. He received very little practice while Golembiewski and Joseph had remained on the lanes, practicing throughout the break. But when game two started the tide had turned to Joseph’s favor. The Michigan star closed with a 279 game for a 480 two-game total. Golembiewski added 233 for a 416 total and Salvino struggled to a 172, falling to third place with 409 pins. “To this day that was the most exciting and at the same time most depressing tournament I’ve ever bowled in,” said the 79-year-old Salvino, who was 28 at the time. “But it was my own fault for not being ready for the second game. I had to take responsibility for that.” Joseph took home a $15,000 first prize from the $50,000 prize fund. But Salvino also thought that first Tournament of Champions was a turning point for the sport. “I believe that tournament resulted in bowling becoming a big-time sport. We became celebrities after that telecast,” Salvino said. “With ABC televising it live with the Indy 500 time trials it said to me that network television was giving the sport a lot of respect.” Another PBA Hall of Famer, Detroit native Dave Soutar, also bowled in the inaugural TOC at the age of 22, finishing 13th. Soutar, who last summer announced his retirement after more than 50 years in PBA competition, has never forgotten that first event. “I was basically a rookie and what impressed me most was competing in a tournament where I was in awe of all the players,” said Soutar, who had qualified by winning the 1961 PBA National Championship. “My performance wasn’t very memorable but that was almost secondary to just being in a tournament with so many great bowlers.” Like Salvino, Soutar agreed that the first TOC was a defining moment for the sport. “It definitely elevated the sport to another level,” Soutar said. “Even though there were other major tournaments at the time, you just had the feeling this was something special.” Rounding out the top five were newcomer Al Savas of Milwaukee, who finished fourth, with bowling legend Don Carter in fifth place, falling short of the finals after a making a late tournament challenge. The 2013 Barbasol Tournament of Champions – coincidentally returning to the city where Barbasol shaving cream was invented – gets underway with three eight-game qualifying rounds on Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28, with the top 24 players after 24 games advancing to three eight-game round robin match play rounds Thursday and Friday which will determine the five players for the stepladder finals. On Saturday, the PBA champions will bowl with Indianapolis-area amateur men, women and youth league bowlers in a pro-am event, and Saturday evening, Danny Wiseman of Baltimore and Doug Kent of Newark, N.Y., will be inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the Indianapolis Marriott North. Sunday’s schedule also will include the stepladder finals of the PBA League Elias Cup, the inaugural PBA League championship round, which will air on ESPN on Sunday, April 7, at 1 p.m. ET. All preliminary rounds of the TOC will be webcast live, exclusively on PBA’s online bowling channel, Xtra Frame. Xtra Frame subscription information, pro-am and ticket information, are available on pba.com.
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USBC Women’s Championships Changes to Four-Player Teams in 2014
By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships will undergo a major change in 2014 by shifting to four-player teams, new divisions and a new format. In addition to the change to four-player teams, from the traditional five, the USBC Women's Championships will return to an all-scratch format. Teams will be divided into four divisions based on their combined averages, and there will be six average-based divisions for doubles, singles and allevents. The 2014 event will be held on 44 specially-constructed lanes inside the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. "Bowlers have told us they want four-woman teams," said Brian Lewis, USBC's Managing Director of Tournaments. "Four-player teams will make it easier for teams to travel as a group and set up pairings for doubles. While this is a change from tradition, it clearly is something our bowlers want, and we hope the new format will help lead to a new generation trying the event." Here is a look at the new divisions for the 2014 Women's Championships: Team Divisions (based on the combined average of all four bowlers): * Diamond (725 and above) * Ruby (650-724) * Emerald (575-649) * Sapphire (574 and below) Doubles Divisions (based on the combined average of the two bowlers): * Division 1 (380 and above) * Division 2 (350-379) * Division 3 (320-349) * Division 4 (290-319) * Division 5 (260-289) * Division 6 (259 and below) Singles and All-Events Divisions: * Division 1 (190 and above) * Division 2 (175-189) * Division 3 (160-174) * Division 4 (145-159) * Division 5 (130-144) * Division 6 (129 and below) Along with the format changes, the Women's Championships also will have a new price structure in 2014. The entry fee for a bowler to compete in team, doubles, singles and all-events will be $140 ($44 per event and an optional $8 for all-events). The total for a four-player team will be $560. There no longer will be a processing fee for teams entering online. Entering by mail, fax or phone will require an additional $10 processing fee per team and $10 for each doubles/singles set. Registration for the 2014 Women's Championships will begin April 1, 2013. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and dates and times can be locked in as soon as a full payment is made.
PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA
Mike Potoski 719
MADISON, NJ – Mike Potoski led the Friday Classic League firing a high game of 269 and a high series of 719. Pete Caporaso hit 245, Dave Granitzki 242, David Hanft 658.
Jake Bird 656
MADISON, NJ – Jake Bird led the scoring in the MC Police & Fire League firing a 265 game for a high series of 656. John Colella rolled 243, Joe Marchese 242, Tom Lockburner 620, Clorinda Landi 211, and Carolyn Dalby 152.
Travis Wilfong 266
MADISON, NJ - Travis Wilfong led the Thursday Mixed League firing a high game of 266. Dot Newsome rolled 228, John Baldwin 219, Frank Zimmerman 216, and Pat Wilfong 196. In another session Travis Wilfong was top bowler firing a high game of 255. Charles Wilfong shot 245-669, Thomas Litland 242, and Pat Wilfong 207.
Oren Warter 701
MADISON, NJ – Oren Warter topped the Wednesday Trio League firing a high game of 257 and a high series of 701. Aaron Marrella shot 663, Ben Geffken 662, Lissette Tapanes 235, Cheryl Killeen 195, and Sally Lauderdale 192.
Jon Russo 648
MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo paced the scoring in the Pharma Plus League firing a 225 game for a high series of 648. Don Miller rolled 223, Wayne Hartwig 217, Lauren Russo 201, and Jackie Barnum 200.
Jon Russo 264
MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo led the scoring in the Pharma Plus League firing a high game of 264. Les Barnum and Joe Izzo rolled 235, Scott Harnish 617, Ed Milnarcyzk 605, and Laura Russo 205.
Tom Klien 693
MADISON, NJ - Tom Klien led the Livingston Business Men with a 258 game in a 693 set. Al Klien rolled 247-664, Frank Catanzar 239, and Billy Piccola 674.
Frank Fillimon 267
MADISON, NJ – Frank Fillimon rolled 267, Dave Hanft 246-688, and Scott Harwood 232 in the Tuesday Doubles League.
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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Anthony Angotti 796
HOPELAWN, NJ – Anthony Angotti topped the scoring in the Family League blasting games of 254-277-265 for a high series of 796. Dave Morgante rolled 257-213258-728, Joe Bloodgood 201-254203-658, Rocco Fortunato 213-214227-654, Bob Nebus 223-204-213640, Dan Pawelek 264-201, Susan Bobrowski 226, Thomas Kopko 201, and Heather Medoro 203.
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Keith Elliott 290
FARMINGDALE, NY – Keith Elliott topped the scoring in the Friday Late Mixed League firing a high game of 290. Wingo Ham shot 258-235-694, Brian Selwin 257-233, Hari Soedarmasto 256-254-704, BP Parkin 255, Gary Cornbert 254, Lukas Zito 249-235-235-719, Bob Starzec and Richard White 245.
Glenn Mohr, Jr. 710
HOPELAWN, NJ – Glenn Mohr Jr. topped the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 210-254-246 for a high series of 710. Larry Caggiano rolled 226-223247-696, Rami Ahmed 266-232683, Anselmo Roque 268-206-201675, Bill Daunno 243-236-674, Steve Boros 224-255-670, Tom Martino, Jr. 227-248-657, Richard Funk III 246-209-654.
Tom Sharfetz 674
HOPELAWN, NJ – Tom Sharfetz led the scoring in the Avenel Youth League firing games of 224-277173 for a high series of 674. Rowan Wyatt hit 214-205, Tyler Sharfetz 209, Jason Amsterdam 205, and Brielle Bannister 192.
Mike Marrazzo 674
FARMINGDALE, NY – Mike Marrazzo led the scoring in the Wednesday Party League firing games of 269-215 for a high series of 674. Dawn Cecere shot 263, Ira Kaskel 258-213-670, Brian Siemers 246, and Michael Marro 226. In the Monday AM Seniors League Al Diebold shot 184, and Bill Platania 183.
Joe Defelice 651
HOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Defelice led the Academy Madness bowling 225-231-195-651. Nick Viverito shot 18-1192-242615, Anthony Serignese 224-218614, Bonnie Desimone 265, Wayne Bobert 213, Tom Poulos 206, and Mary Ellen Oehler 204. In the La Buona Pizza League Brian Balint shot 225-223-626, Bob Stevens 208-208-200-615, and Joe Herber 201-204-205-611
Dan Clark 757
HOPELAWN, NJ – Dan Clark led the Raritan Bay Men bowling 213266-278-757. Gabe Ferrari shot 238-266-226730, Sean Zeleniak 248-248-201697, Rick Choinacki 224-223-236683, Dena Simon 247-226-209-682, Nick Shine 230-220-227-677, Ralph Trapas 266-215-672, Travis Tilley 212-209-246-667, and Jaime Mugnone 235.
Paul Woitowicz 701
HOPELAWN, NJ – Paul Woitowicz led the scoring in the Iselin AA League firing games of 202-242257 for a high series of 701. Darris Douma rolled 230, Matt Cestone 221, Jack Fudacz 210, Danny Hunter 219, and Rob Cruz 201.
Bill Snyder 276
FARMINGDALE, NY – Bill Snyder blasted a 276 game for a 680 series in the Sunday Adult/Junior Scholarship League. In the Saturday PMS League Gregg Thilbourg hit 255-231-666, and Bill Jones 230.
Derrick Dobert 254
FARMINGDALE, NY – Derrick Dobert led the scoring in the Sunday Early Mixed League firing a high game of 254. Rainer Latteier shot 246, Paul Burns 245, Eric Tilton 236, and Geroge Mazzocchi and Jeremy Schuster 235. In the Saturday Junior Scholarship League, Elizabeth Simmons shot 210, and Michael
Meghan Wing 269
FARMINGDALE, NY – Meghan Wing blasted a high game of 269 in the Scholarship Travel League, followed by Brandon Langenfeld 239.
Kevin Eccleston 718
HOPELAWN, NJ - Kevin Eccleston was lead man competing in the Friday Nite Mixed rolling 226-257235 for the high series of 718. Kenny Anderson rolled 213-236266-715, Dan Krakowski 267-234650, Kevin Cristi 211-239-642, Gary McGinness 224-204, Mike Dellamanna 269, Melissa Hertenberger 255, Angelo Rondena 232, and Glenn Aiello 223.
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Eric Oppenheimer 717
HOPELAWN, NJ Eric Oppenheimer topped the Madison Park Men with 238-246-233 for a high series of 717. Tom Martino, Jr. rolled 226-236235-697, Joe Herber 243-207-227677, Michael Consiglio 248-223202-673, Scott Porto 220-248-667, and Dyshon Coley 223-221-215-659. In the Mixed Nuts, KC Carbonilas shot 204-222-215-641, Mike Kennelly 223, Don Hellhake 212, and Brian Petrata 208. Don Anione rolled 200-216-608, Mary Ellen Oehler 227, AndY Shafer 202, Carmien Latin 206, Cyndi Bolesta 226, and Frank Capparelli, Sr. 213 in the His & Hers League.
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SI Bowling Raises $35,000 for Breast Cancer Research
In 2012, the Staten Island USBC Association’s Bowling Against Breast Cancer Campaign celebrated its tenth anniversary. During the month of October, bowlers pledge to raise funds for the campaign during league competition and special events. Some leagues pledge funds per pin and others make their own individual donations. The Wednesday Early Birds support the campaign in a much more creative fashion by holding an annual “Bra-a-Thon”, where the ladies don their bras on the outside of their shirts showing their visual support while pledging donations for the cause. The pinnacle of the month long campaign was the annual BowlA-Thon held on Sunday October 28th, at Rab’s Country Lanes just hours prior to the arrival of Super Storm “Sandy”. Sandy didn’t keep most of the participants away from enjoying an afternoon of fun supporting the
Kenneth Fairfield 682 at Parkway
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Kenneth Fairfield led the Wednesday Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes firing games of 198-243241 for a high 682 series. Rich DeLorenzo Jr. rolled 237-665 followed by Joe Leardo Sr. tossing 245-662, Joe Leardo Jr 238-655, and Jim Viola with a 258 in a 650 set.
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Metropolitan Handicap Team Championships Update
Keith Pappas at Levittown Lanes reported to us that they had another Great Weekend for the 2013 Metropolitan Team Handicap Championships. They would like to thank everyone who came out, special thanks to Barry Forbes, Jr and the StepA-Head Group. It was nice to see you guys! Our Incentive Ball winner for this weekend was Rudy Rodriguez, who was the highest bowler bowling in both Squads on Saturday. Congrats!! We have 4 Bowlers who have bowled in 4 squads throughout the Tournament so far and are in contention for the Incentive Ball, Most Squads Bowled. There are about a dozen or so of bowlers who have bowled in 3 Squads.
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Pre-payment must be received by March 23, 2013.
Walk-ins the day of the event will pay $75.00
Prize Fund - $30 per entrant Lineage & Expenses - $30 per entrant Walk-in Fee will be retained by the Association for expenses.
The event will be bowled on a competitive condition DQGQRWDXVXDO³KRXVHVKRW´
The event winner will receive a fully paid entry into the 2013
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SPORTS REPORTER
March 20 - 26, 2013
ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Monday Early Birds: Ed Hardy 267-615, Jim Westergaard 258-670, Frank Grumka 235-678, Julianne Crowell 205570; Leanne Chervnsik 190-535, Karen Evangelista 187-537. County Tuesday Night Mixed: John Scott 258, Micha Haywood 707, Eric Benbrook 251, Daniel Lorenzo 671, Nichole Spratford 238-658, Brenda Stewart 221-551, Sue Marrero 211-542. Fox Hills Seniors: Don King 203, Rick Martone 195-561, Robert Forte 189-494, Barbara Krajkowski 202-448, Mary Ann Smith 159, Joanna Hofgesang 157-426. Morris Hills Mixed: Bill Hamilton 192-547, Jay Taromina 192, Bill Woodbury 179-476, Beth Williams 172480, Dolores Webb 165-485, and Rosemary Muscolino 165-413. Rockaway Women: Susan Chillemi 220-583, Marybeth Kanouse 205-496, Tammy Baldwin 204-570, Annette Rossi 193, Susan Ruiz 183-489, Lois Kehmna 181, Colleen Boyd 173, Kathy Bradley 169482. Rockaway Foursome: Goeroge Dakak Jr. 289-776, Ed Cook 267711, Peter Furio 255, Joe Serico 246-698, Liesl Apgar 237-666, Joan Daka 214-600, Rosa Bono 190-8534, Mary Crenzio 183, Rosanne Cinotti 486. PBA Experience – bowled on changing PBA lane conditions: Brian Scott 279-637, Thomas Lulewicz 255665, Joseph Caloger 238-635, Scott Van Syckle 224-593, Philip St. Amand 213, Matt Graham 209, Ken Yokobosky 190, Allen Apgar 188. Gutter Busters -Juniors (2 games): Christopher Dunleary 79-154, Ella Dunleary 99-178, Chlesy Cruz 83-160.
Kattermann, Rizzi Pace Youth Travelers
By Vince Albrecht
FAIRLAWN, NJ - The Stan Niemiec Youth Travelers journeyed to Fair Lawn and blitzed the maples with thirty-two deuces and nine “600s”. Leading the onslaught with 215257-225-697 was Boonton’s Karl Kattermann and teammate Patrick Teshima struck with 226-215-214-655, but the best the shorthanded squad could do was grab the finale from Bowler City IV, 876-869 as anchor Justin Puchalski came through with a 201 single. BC IV was especially stellar in game two, firing 1021 handicap, the season’s third best, as Nathan Tombo exploded for 221, Greg Khan 210, Alijah Jackson 186 and Mariah McKelvey with a +25 153. Alijah, showing signs of steadier outings, fired a 204 opener and finished with 577. In a terrific, high-scoring battle between two evenly matched quartets, Holiday outgunned Bowler City II, 2804-239 behind Brian Rizzi 243-202-246-691. Closing with scratch games of 879-846, Holiday was firing on all cylinders as anchor Rizzi was aided by teammates’ Frank Magyar 220-203-601, Graham Mulligan 224-203 and Dillon Cilento 228-194. The BC II foursome scored big as well, although their 831 net in the exciting finale fell fifteen pins shy of Holiday. JonMikal Sepero continued his exceptional outings, raising his average to 192 with 203-202-222-627, Kyle Schellberg posted 218-211-618, Welmer Paguay 226 and James Kane 206. Pace-setting Bowler City I, powered by Matt Trento 214-249-643, Rob Gilbert, Jr. 212-236-628 and John Draney 235-613 overwhelmed shorthanded Montvale, 7-0. Best numbers for Montvale were Katie Didonato 171, Kyle Ladewig 171-170 and Michaella Raab with a +17 score. Colette Malyack 215 and Caitlyn Castillo 197-189 were not nearly enough as Holiday II again fielded just two players in dropping all three games to Fair Lawn. Leading the victors were Steve Plaszky 196-581 and Tyler Nappi 200-555. In game two’s tenth frame, Tyler left the 3-6-10 and knew he had to convert it to get his first travel league deuce. Pressure? No way….he covered the three sticks easily for what had been an elusive “200”; Kudos to Tyler on his special achievement. Finalizing the session, ten-year-old Louis Ferrante tallied 179 as Bowler City III earned five points from the vacancy.
