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The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940 Vol. 73 No.41 December 12 - 18, 2012 50 cents SIX ELECTED TO USBC HALL OF FAME By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame Committee has elected Don McCune of Las Vegas will be inducted in the Veterans category, while longtime USBC Board six new members to the USBC Hall of Fame - four in Outstanding USBC Performance, one in the member Tamoria Adams of High Point, N.C., is recognized in the Meritorious Service category for her Veterans category and one in Meritorious Service. lifetime of service to the sport. In the Outstanding USBC Performance category, the hall will welcome USBC Masters and USBC The induction ceremony will take place May 2 at the 2013 USBC Convention in Reno, Nev., and will Open Championships titlist Rick Steelsmith of Wichita, Kan., USBC Women's Championships and include those elected from the national Superior Performance ballots. On the men's ballot are Steve USBC Senior Queens standout Shirley Levens of Titusville, Fla., and Sandra Postma of Lansing, Ill., Cook, Granite Bay, Calif.; , Clermont, Fla.; David Ozio, Beaumont, Texas; Danny one of only two women to win the USBC Queens and Senior Queens. The late Frank Santore of New Wiseman, Baltimore; , Newark, N.Y.; and Larry Laub, Lincoln, Calif. The women's ballot York, a three-time eagle winner, was elected posthumously. has one name - of Double Oak, Texas. Eight-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour winner and two-time Open Championships titlist See USBC HALLpage 2 Parker Bohn III is IBMA Joey Jones, Mike Kenney, Vinnie Castiglione Bowler of the Month All Blasted 300 at Holiday Bowl ARLINGTON, Texas, December 3, 2012 - Parker Bohn III, Jackson, New OAKLAND, NJ – Joey Jones, Mike Kenney, and on games of 266, 266 and 288. Jersey, has been named November 2012 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the Vinnie Castiglione shared the perfection spotlight as Bob Lippi bowled 277-744 followed by Anthony International Bowling Media Association. they each fired a 300 game while contesting in the Sal Lavecchia rolling 267-729, Ken Knipping 255-723, Bohn captured the PBA World Championship by defeating Jason Marino Classic League at Holiday Bowl. Shawn Aiello 267-708, and Ken Garafalo with a n Belmonte, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in the title match, 254-227. Chip Jones took high series honors with an 820 series impressive 289 game in his 696 set. It is his 33rd career PBA title and second major title, following the 2001 USBC Masters. The opening match was a 226-218 win over Dan MacLleland, Canada. Ryan Friend Chris Divita Rolled an 805 Set Next was a 200-170 defeat of , Dade City, Florida. Bohn then bested , Montgomery, Illinois, 278-231, setting up the title match 300 at Rab’s At Coram Country Lanes with Belmonte. STATEN ISLAND, NY – Ryan CORAM, NY - Chris Divita Henry Romero tossed a near Qualifying by only four pins, the 2000 PBA and 2008 USBC Hall of Friend topped the scoring in the shot an 805 series, his first in perfect 298 game in High Famer became the first bowler since 1995 to start in the twenty-fourth posi- D&L Auto League firing a 300 14 years, to lead all bowlers in Rollers Men’s League. tion for round-robin match play and win the championship. His 15-8-1 game for a high series of 714. the Rolling Stones Mixed Frank Hardina bowled a 216 record after 56 games qualified fifth for the five-man stepladder finals. The Phil Mann rolled 249-691, AJ League at Coram Country game in the Friday Morning 32-game qualifier featured 8 games each on the PBA animal patterns Laverad and Tommy Franz 268, Lanes, and Billy DeCicco Jr. Seniors League and Carmen Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, and Scorpion. Jay Baison 252, Rich Bareido 258, came close to an 800 set by Falcon rolled a 212. Others receiving votes were , Brad Angelo, Bill O'Neill, Eric Hardo 247, Frank DeFranco tossing a 790. and Missy Parkin. 248, and Anthony Goffrano 245. 2 SPORTS REPORTER December 12 - 18, 2012 Morris County Women's Top-5 team PBA League is USBC HALL Break Record in Inter County Tourny Getting Attention Continued from page 1 The announcement of the new Here's a look at each of the newly-elected USBC Hall of Fame PBA League, which kicks off Jan. bowlers: 18-27, in Detroit with NBA super- star Chris Paul, NFL greats Rick Steelsmith: Steelsmith A former Team USA member and colle- Jerome Bettis and Terrell Owens giate national champion at Wichita State, Steelsmith was the player to and actor/comedian Kevin Hart as beat in the late 1980s. The four-time All-American was the World the first four celebrity owners, Bowling Writers, International Bowling Media Association and attracted significant national news Collegiate Bowler of the Year in 1987. He also claimed the USBC media attention including a half- Masters title in 1987 and returned to the tournament lanes in 1988 to win page feature story in USA Today, Regular All-Events and Team All-Events at the Open Championships. international distribution by the Associated Press, a segment on Shirley Levens: Levens owns three titles at the Women's ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” Championships - Classic Doubles in 1982 and back-to-back Classic and coverage in Sports Business Team titles in 1993 and '94 - and has been dominant at the state and local Daily, the leading publication in level with 16 Florida Queens titles, 14 state championships and 12 city- tournament wins. Her victories at the 2002 and 2005 Senior Queens Morris County Women's Top-5 team. Front row: Keri May, the sports business world. made her the first player to win the event twice and helped her to four Karen Dodd, Jacqueline Wasniewski. Back row:Nichole Spratford, Other outlets that covered the consecutive IBMA Senior Woman Bowler of the Year honors. Liesl Apgar PBAL story included ESPN.com, ESPN LA.com, Washington Post, TURNERSVILLE, NJ - The Morris County Women's Top-5 team Yahoo Sports, Seattle Times, Las Sandra Postma: Postma won the Queens in 1995, but has had an even bowled their hearts out on this year at the 2012 Inter County Vegas Sun, NBA Grapevine, bigger impact at the senior level. She is the only three-time Senior Tournament to take the top spot, and more impressively they set the Sacramento Bee, The Oregonian, Queens winner with titles in 2004, '06 and '08 and was the first of two State Record along with Union County Women who tied the series with KCAL TV-Los Angeles, Detroit bowlers in history to win both events. She owns seven city titles and six a 3424, that's a 228 average per bowler. Free Press, Detroit News, Lansing state crowns. And for 2 teams to do the exact thing and tie unheard of. State Journal, Tucson Citizen, The games that led to the record were: Keri L. May, Captain 247-248- Sports Illustrated.com, NBC.com, Frank Santore: The late Santore, a New York City and New York 266=721; Jacqueline Wasniewski 211-223-220=654; Liesl Apgar 223- NBC Sports.com, Black Sports State Hall of Famer, was a standout individual during the heyday of 246-195=664; Nichole Spratford 257-227-244=728; and Karen S. Dodd Online.com, KFWB 980 News team bowling, claiming three individual titles at the Open 198-236-223=657 for a total of 3424 the new State Record. Talk-Los Angeles, and many oth- Championships. He won Regular All-Events in 1950 and '53 and ers. Regular Singles in 1953, to go along with third-place finishes in Regular The eight-team PBA League will Singles and Regular Team in 1950 and a fifth-place team effort in 1949. announce four additional celebrity owners in the weeks ahead. Don McCune: McCune has enjoyed success at multiple levels of the Complete live coverage of the game. His 10 top-10 finishes at the Open Championships between 1968 PBA League Lottery (to select the and 1974 included Classic Team (1968) and Classic Doubles (1969) draft order) and the PBA League titles, but his biggest impact came on the PBA Tour. He collected eight Draft itself, when the league’s Tour victories, including six on the way to PBA and IBMA Player of the eight Franchise Players (Sean Year honors in 1973. Rash, , Mike Fagan, , Osku Tamoria Adams: Adams is a USBC Life Member, and her service to Palermaa, , Bill the sport of bowling spans four decades. She has served a number of O’Neill and Chris Barnes) select- leadership and delegate roles in local and state associations and became ed their teammates, was webcast a member of the original USBC Board of Directors in 2005, following internationally on Xtra Frame, time as a Women's International Bowling Congress Board member and PBA’s online bowling channel. vice president. Her committee assignments over the years include col- Email - [email protected] The lottery and draft shows are lege bowling, legislation, diversity, volunteer services and now USBC Or send mail to: both available in the Xtra Frame National Policy and Legal/Legislative. archives for those who missed the original webcasts. ● Reminder: The PBA is moving its headquarters office in What Seattle. Effective Dec. 17, the PBA’s new mailing address will be 615 Second Avenue, Suite 680, Seattle, WA 98104. All other PBA contact information (telephone number, email addresses, etc.) ?? will be unchanged. December 12 - 18, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 3 “First Lady of the PBA” Rainy Stitzlein Dies in Akron Eddie Elias’ executive assistant, only woman in PBA Hall of Fame, dies at age 84 By Bill Vint - PBA SEATTLE (Dec. 2, 2012) – Lorraine (Rainy) Stitzlein, arguably secretary, organizing the staff and handling the finances. But she the most influential woman in Professional Bowlers Association his- was more than that. If Elias was the father of the PBA, Stitzlein was tory, died on November 30, in Akron, Ohio. She was 84. the “mother, midwife, nurse, aunt, cousin and hostess,” a sports The only woman inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame was PBA writer once wrote. She continues to serve as executive vice president founder Eddie Elias’ executive assistant and business secretary in of Elias Enterprises. the organization’s formation years. But she was much more than an “In 1978, she was named Lifetime Honorary Member of the PBA. office manager. In 1980, she was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame for meritori- A brief bio used in her 1992 induction into the Summit County ous service. She is the only woman ever named to any men’s pro- (Ohio) Sports Hall of Fame explains: fessional sports hall of fame.” “Her bio lists her as a businesswoman and housewife, but her busy Stitzlein served as Summit County Metro Parks Commissioner for career since she graduated from (University of Akron) in 1948 has- several years. She was a trustee and/or board member with the n’t left Rainy Stitzlein much time to stay at home. She is a fashion University of Akron, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of expert and businesswoman, the first woman named as an honorary Medicine, and American Cancer Society. Active in the Ohio thor- member of Beta Gamma Sigma Kappa of Ohio, a national organiza- oughbred racing community, she served as a commissioner with the tion for business administration. She is a community activist, Ohio State Racing Commission for 10 years, and was president of involved in many local and national charities. She is a member of The Rainbow Company, a firm that represented sports celebrities. the UA Board of Trustees. The University of Akron’s Stitzlein Alumni Center is named in “But in the sports world, Stitzlein is best known for her contribu- honor of business leader Harry Stitzlein and his wife, both well- tion to the Professional Bowlers Association. In fact, she’s referred known University of Akron alumni. She is survived by her brother to as the First Lady of the PBA. She joined Eddie Elias Enterprises Chuck Gates, sister Beverly (Jim) Ewing, and their extended fami- PBA photo in 1958 and helped Elias found the PBA that year as the business Lorraine (Rainy) Stitzlein lies. She is preceded in death by her husband and brother Al Gates. 4 SPORTS REPORTER December 12 - 18, 2012 ROCKAWAY ROLLERS AT AMF WALLINGTON LANES Friday Put Togethers: By Gloria Volpe Mike Svetik 213-506, Matt Trimmer 181, Fred Driver 178-478, Monday Night Trios Tuesday Bud Light 4 Man Michelle Halko 179-488, Joann Mossi 125-364, Amy Caselli 114-333. Mike Kavanagh had a nice 298 game in a 712, Jamie Reid & Bob Kozma had the high game of In another session Geno McCroy 238-552, Fred Driver 193-530, Matt Chris Murphy 279-243-709 Charles Petros and Alan 289. James Eve 288,256 745 Jeff Di Domenico 279, Trimmer 168, Michelle Halko 172-491, Amy Caselli 139-393, and Kowal 256, Joe Mc Cormick 252, Craig Bagnoli 248- Steve Shin & Tom Twist 268, Joe Leardo 267 255 Joann Mossi 137-385. 247. Hernando Rico 245, Mike Roman 244, Chris 769, TJ Valentin 266, Kevin (Tito) Jackson 259 249, Vitale 328, Bryan Heinrich 235, Joe Leardo234,233, John Jawor257, Chris Montagna 255, Duk Lee, Paul Spanish American Mixed: and Dom Mancini 230. Stamos 251. Matt Svoboda 235, Jesus Cruz 226, Eddie Acevedo 226-613, Lynn Coleman 193-551, Tyrone Waal 260-731, Julio Soto 259-662, Robert Soto 256-654, and Benny Nieves 254-684. Tuesday Early 5 Man Public Safety Tom Twist came up with the high score of the night Big night for this league and another pin on the wall Lucky Strikers: with his 287-258-771, Joe D Amico had a nice 279, of fame. Billy Lyons 300. Mark Howarth 111-298, James Taylor 106-254, James Gallagher 99- Dennis Richie 267, Fred O`Callaghan and Toto Tito Jackson 289,246,243 778. Emilio Jimenez 277. The next week saw Mark Howarth toss 120-318 followed by Jowono hit 258, Jeremy Ryback and Joe Leardo 247, 279,604, Dennis Edgar was here and bowled a 245 James Taylor with 104-257 and James Gallagher 97-263. Dave Livelli and Tony Amello each rolled 245, Joe for the Hoboken team Bill Zika 235, Robert Day 234. McCormick 244, Andrew Thomas 242, Jim Patti Jr. Ball Busters: 239, George Doughty 237, and Al Luzzi posted a 236 . Jacob Paniconi 78-172; 98-195. game. USBC MASTERS QUALIFIERS AT CORAM COUNTRY AND FARMINGDALE LANES Maple Family Center’s Coram Country Lanes, 615 Middle Country Road, Coram, 11727, phone 631- 732-2022, www.coramcountrylanes.com and Farmingdale Lanes, 999 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, 11735, phone 631-249-4300 www.farmingdalelanes.com are hosting weekly USBC Master Qualifiers. At Coram Country Lanes, bowlers may choose one or two evenings, Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. to enter the 3-Game Qualifier. Entry is $30.00 for 1st. qualifier and $20.00 for all re-entries. At Farmingdale Lanes a Wednesday evening 10:00 p.m. 3-Game Qualifier is being offered. The same entry fees apply. These are weekly events through January 2013. The top 5 qualifiers advance to in-center finals where they’ll compete for fully paid entries to the 2013 USBC Masters, at Carolier Lanes, New Jersey in February this is a $500 value. For more information please call Coram Country or Farmingdale Lanes. 6 SPORTS REPORTER December 12 - 18, 2012 AT FARMINGDALE LANES Anthony Carbonaro 728 B. Soedarmasto 626 Kameron O’Neill 214 FARMINGDALE, NY – FARMINGDALE, NY – FARMINGDALE, NY – In the Anthony Carbonaro led the scor- Brandon Soedarmasto led the Senior Boys League Kameron ing at Farmingdale Lanes firing scoring in the St. Martin’s Major O’Neill shot 214-202, Joseph games of 279-215-234 for a high League firing a high game of 257 Reddy 213, Joseph Napoli 208, series of 728. and a high series of 624. Amanda Heme 200, and Jake Paul Mazza rolled 276-708, Rob Avena hit 225, Emily Diamond rolled 190-191. Steve Gonazlez 255-228-696, McLaughlin 214, and Nathan Paul Bouchard II 267-231-690, Smith and Emily Dean 207. GGOO BBOOWWLL Mike Alvarez 279-236-691, John Bergen 278-682, Joe Caracciolo 247-235-681, and Mario Caramico 248-246-676. George Marrazzo 666 FARMINGDALE, NY – In the Wednesday Party League George Marrazzo shot 242-231-666, Ira Kaskel 236-231-655, David Brand 232-637, Lloyd Hasluck 234, and Dawn Cecere 200. Genevieve Klein shot 182, Victor Caputo 181, Marci Hunt 180, and Bob Junge 180 in the Monday AM Seniors League. Joe LiVolsi shot 234, Jerry Keenan 197, and Marci Hunt 177 in the Friday Sunshine Kids League. December 12 - 18, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 7 ROCKVILLE CENTRE LANES 16-Year-Old Jake Rollins 768 By Michelle Wright In Youth Travelers Competition WED EARLY MEN WEDNESDAY MIXED By Vince Albrecht Jarvis Skellington came through with a 279 game On the Men’s end we have Rich Laurita Jr who FAIR LAWN, NJ - This week’s Bowler of the Week in the Stan Niemiec and a 710 series; John Foley followed with a 266 shot a 267 game and a 689 series; Jason Grima fol- Youth Travel League was Fair Lawn anchor Jake Rollins who blazed his game and a 664 series; Paul Barbuzza threw a 259 lowed with a 264 game and a 685 series; John way to games of 251-256-261-768. The odd scores in games’ one and gaame and a 718 series; Kenny Bruce came through Howarth came through with a 258 game and a 718 three resulted from an errant delivery from the 16-year-old that left the with a 258 game and a 689 series; Jerry Katz bowled series; Jon Mazzolla threw a 257 game; Joe Gavin bizarre 4-7-6-9-10 split in each game. Jake took out the 6-9-10 leaving a 254 game and a 656 series and Jon Bracco finished bowled a 256 game and a 673 series; Ed Lee came the 4-7 costing him nine pins in wood on both occasions. With the help with a 653 series. through with a 705 series; George Benzola Sr fin- of Hassan Izzard 189-172, Jake’s Fair Lawn quartet came away with ished with a 654 series and Phillip Otero threw a 652 four points, but Holiday II captured game three and wood with a league KOFFEE KATS series; On the Woman’s end we have Anne Perissi best 867 scratch behind anchor Kevin Macchia 204-224-268-696, Joe Lori Flacks came through with a 234 game and a who shot a 244 and a 226 game and a 672 series and Malyack 204-244-221-669, Colette Malyack 225-198 and Frank 624 series and Sondra Crummell shot a 214 game. Maia Price bowled a 226 game and a 599 series. Olandesi 180. Bowler City I moved into second place with an incredible 2525 scratch ROCKVILLES THURSDAY MIXED set in sweeping past Montvale. Of the quartet’s twelve games, nine were Lisa Cimino came through with a 233 game; On the Men’s end we have Mike Ferrette who shot a deuces: Rob Gilbert, Jr. 237-226-221-684, Ryan Perez 230-209-627, Gloria BelMonte followed with a 227 game and a 278 game and a 685 series; Ray Berrios followed with John Draney 224-218-625 and Eric Grabusnik 209-203. Montvale’s 588 series; Betty Ann Lescher shot a 224 and a 212 a 257 game and a 680 series; Phillip Schaffer came highs were posted by Katie Didonato 191-515 and Matt Russell 173. game and a 605 series; Carrie Kusterback shot a 213 through with a 652 series and Bill Koste finished with a In the thriller of the session, Boonton edged Bowler City IV, 5-2, tak- game and Vicky Lockwood threw a 589 series. 650 series; On the Woman’s end we have Gloria ing the opener, 886-885 and wood 2700-2698. Strong numbers were Belmonte who shot a 256 gameand a 619 series; Kim rolled by Justin Puchalski 210-204-603, Karl Kattermann 236-592, Pat TEMPLE AM-ECHAD Erhart came through with a 212 game; Donna Gregston Teshima 226-581 and Brian McGrath 212. Highs for BC IV were Nathan Scott Glcikman came through with a 259 game followed with a 211 game; Karen Valenciano shot a 603 Tombo 190, Nick Ferrante 180, Mariah McKelvey 170 and Caitlin and a 655 series; Bill Stein shot a 258 game and series and Kathy Andrews finished with a 554 series. Tombo with three above average games. Jason Goldstein also shot a 258 game and ended V.S. PAL SENIORS Holiday I bowled well, but lost three close games, the opener by eleven with a 751 series. On the Boy’s end we have Jon Andersen who shot pins and the finale by seven in a 2650-2594 setback to third place Bowler a 230 game and on the Girl’s end we have Maria City II. Anchor Brian Rizzi tallied 213-202-595, Frank Magyar 216-590, THURS EL CHEAPO Lucente who came through with a 207 and a 202 Graham Mulligan 204 and Nick Cilento 201. BC II was led by James Steve Frey shot a 269 game. game and a 599 series. Kane 241-596, Justin Garcia 221, Welmer Paguay 187 and Kristen Kane’s three over average efforts. The Bowler City III squad enjoyed a good afternoon, winning all seven points as all four posted better than average scores: Nick Reyes 202-576, Olivia Wank 199-504, Louis Ferrante 171 and Arielle Wallace 162. 8 SPORTS REPORTER December 12 - 18, 2012 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Kevin Kopko 765 HOPELAWN, NJ- Kevin Kopko led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 221- 268-276 for a high series of 765. Steve Venito shot 268-235-697, Joe Bloodgood 232-228-655, Bob Nebus 232-203-211-646, Sal Angotti 233-225-639, Rocco Fortunato 205-221-620, Susan Bobrowski 218-215-601. Kyle Olesko 759 HOPELAWN, NJ – Kyle Olesko led the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League fir- ing games of 276-236-247 for a high series of 759. William Watson rolled 287-222-231-740, Rob Evans 278-245-203-726, Joseph Hendricks 202-264-249-715, Anselmo Roque 246-279-697, Andy Polidura 215-267-215-697, and Bill Daunno 212-235-246-693. Steve Venito 684 HOPELAWN, NJ – Steve Venito led the scoring in the South Shore League firing games of 201-227-256 for a high series of 684. Steven Venito, Jr. rolled 233-220-633, Bob Granato 214-200-217-631, and Matt D’Andrea 235. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League Don E. Hellahke shot 232, Rolando Vazquez 233-212, John Syslo 241, and Gloriane Sabo 190. Richard Funk III 669 HOPELAWN, NJ – Richard Funk III led the scoring in the Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 215-279 for a high series of 669. Gary McGinness rolled 256-222-660, Kevin Cristi 223-216-630, Mike Dellamanna 225, Gary Colfer 224, and Joe Thurston 212. In the Friends & Family League Michael Peterson rolled 225-203, Pete Garcia 212-200, Mike Conte 225, and Diana Martino 214. Joe Herber 665 HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Herber led the scoring in the La Buona Pizza League firing games of 204-236-225 for a high series of 665. Lenny Novak rolled 208-211-616, Pat Moreno 256-610, Chris Poythress 255-603, and Kristen Trutman 227. Steve Venito 663 HOPELAWN, NJ - Steve Venito led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 265- 211 for a high series of 663. Sal Angotti rolled 259-244-661, Dan Morgante 232-232-645, Kevin Kopko 212-205-210- 627, Thomas Kopko 221-241-634, Bobby Nebus 258, and Bridgie Trela 200. Jason Amsterdam rolled 220, Andrew Shaw and James Wesson 202, and Brielle Bannister 176 in the Avenel Youth League. Don Anione 646 Don Anione shot 227-216-203-646, Bill Smith 205-246-622, Michael Holoka 221-212-610, and Cyndi Bolesta 210 in the His & Hers League. In the Knights of Columbus League Mark Makwinski shot 225-614, John Poesl 244, Joe Grossi 228, and Nick Simone 234. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League William Bailey shot 225, Mike Kennelly 214, and Don Hellhake 217.

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