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Vol. 72 No.51 February 22 - 28, 2012 50 cents Wins PBA Chameleon Open Nadine Williams-Clory 300 at By Bill Vint - PBA Rockville Center Lanes LAS VEGAS – Australia’s title match. Belmonte had lost to ROCKVILLE CENTER, NY - and 256 games for a 791 series. Jason Belmonte ended a near- Palermaa in the only two previ- Nadine Williams-Clory put the Nice games by were rolled by ly three-year quest for his sec- ous meetings of the two-handed men to shame while rolling in the Joe Osborne with 269, Frank ond Professional Bowlers rivals, and barely escaped a Custom Thumbz Doubles League Rugolo 257, Quentin Collins 257 Association title, stringing third loss. After throwing a at Rockville Center Lanes posting and 254, Bill Viccora 256 and eight strikes to run away from strike on his first ball in the 10th a 300 game along with her 235 Eddie Sakyiamma rolled a 251. Sean Rash of Montgomery, to take the lead over Palermaa, Ill., 268-191, in the finals of Belmonte left the 3-6-9-10 on Rollin E. Ball 300 at Majestic the Chameleon Open at South his next shot to hand a one-pin HOPELAWN, NJ – Rollin E. Ball Andrew Smith rolled 204-279- Point Casino and Hotel. lead back to the Finn. But earned top honors in the Thursday 211-694, Vinny Medvetz 226-202- The Chameleon Open finals, Palermaa then left a 10 pin on Nite Mixed at Majestic Lanes firing 235-663, Matt Cestone 244-243- the second of four PBA “ani- his first shot in the 10th frame perfect with a 300 game between 653, Danielle Medvetz 226-221- mal pattern” championships and failed to convert the spare to games of 232 and 267 for the ses- 639, and Scott Akalewicz 279- contested during the third hand the game back to sion high series of 799. 635. annual PBA World Series of Belmonte. Bowling, aired on ESPN. In the title match, the Keith Zaharia 300 at Farmingdale Belmonte, who came into Australian kicked in the after- FARMINGDALE, NY – Keith Charlie Turner shot 244-238-262- the Chameleon elimination- burners. After converting the 6- Zaharia found perfection in a 300 744, Curtis Brown 213-280-680, format finals as the leading 10 spare in the first frame, the game while contesting in the Frankie Berardino 213-247-239- qualifier, barely survived the 2008-09 PBA Rookie of the Tuesday Early Birds League at 699, Fred Catapano 248-258-696, first two games before finding PBA Photo Year ran off a string of eight Farmingdale Lanes. and Will Petro 213-243-228-684. Chameleon Open Champion Jason Belmonte his groove in the title match. consecutive strikes to run away In the opening game, Belmonte’s two-handed rival, with the $15,000 first prize and a berth in the Round of Michael Consiglio Hit 300 Osku Palermaa of , led the four-man field with a 36 for the end-of-season PBA Tournament of 213. Rash was second with a 201, and Belmonte nipped Champions. Belmonte won his only previous PBA Tour At Majestic Lanes Venezuela’s Ildemaro Ruiz, 189-187, to avoid elimina- title in the 2009 Bowling Foundation Long Island Open. HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael 266-265-798, Ken Rask 231-279- tion as low man in the round. “This feels a million times better than my first title,” Consiglio blasted a 300 game 259-769, Russell Bennett 267- In game two, Rash led the survivors with a 226 while Belmonte beamed. “I bowled one of the best games of along with 239-246 for a 785 247-245-759, Glenn Mohr, Jr. Belmonte edged Palermaa, 200-190, to advance to the my life. series in the Middlesex County 258-247-245-750, Jason Paro 231- Classic League at Majestic Lanes. 256-254-741, and Jim Bini 238- Dave Ritter Blasted a 300 Game in an 823 Set Larry Caggiano rolled 267- 247-256-741. Jose Cabrera, Jr. Rolled 300 Joey Jones, Mike Kenney, Jr. 300 at Holiday Bowl OAKLAND, NJ - Dave Ritter took center stage spot- fection by rolling 300 games. Danny Palomino 300 light bowling in the Sal Marino Classic League at Jim Hosier hit 269-279 for an impressive 774 Holiday Bowl when he blasted perfect with a 300 series followed by Dave DeCoons with 278-268- At North Arlington NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Danny 278-794, Mark Silva 265-746, game then adding games of 279 and 244 for the session 760, Carson Lowder 269-246-742, Joe Gazzillo 250- Palomino and Jose Cabrera, Jr. Tom Jordan 248-740, Gary high series of 823. 247-732, Tom Kaynak 279-725 and Tom each blasted a 300 game in the Vicente 245-730, Keith Beeh 248- Joey Jones and Mike Kenney, Jr. also found per- Stellingwerf 248-720. Sunday Morning Trios at North 729, Scott Hild 258-728, Marc Arlington Bowl. Osetec 279-708, Pete Honan 257- Rick Whitling 801 in Montvale Major Joe Collins rolled 278-795, Joe 708, and Pete Silva 245-702. By Joe Rizzi 282-235-727 and Mike Pasch's 274-235-701 led Davey's Kowalski 279-785, Mike Rovetto MONTVALE, NJ - Rick Whitling led all scorers in Locker to a 23.5-9.5 victory over GDC Contracting. the Montvale Major League at Montvale Lanes, rolling Rick Guevarra tossed 239-204-267-710, Jason Rob Foerster 300 at Farmingdale an 801 series on games of 257, 279 and 265. His great Tenorio 256-223-225-704, Joe Alfano 215-238-247- FARMINGDALE, NY – Rob 235-205-269-709, Dan Levin 269- effort led GP's Restaurant to a 19-14 victory over CZ's 700, Rocky Durocher 269-691, John Rankin 267-687, Foerster blasted a 300 game en 248-205-722, Andrew Carrig 237- Pro Shop. Alex Protin added 223-650 for the winning Chris Jachens 252-686, Rich Naclerio 268-682, Tom route to a 739 in the Thursday 3- 206-269-712, Justin Dellicarpani team. Ken Demchak rolled 256-669 for CZ's. Flynn 236-679, Chuck Ontal 245-679, Dave Hulsizer Man at Farmingdale Lanes. 255-267-709, Jeremy Schaffer Jun Roldan bowled 257-239-247-743, leading Rick's 244-678, Bob Balzarek 248-677, Joe Cauwels 254- John Cummings rolled 226- 247-258-245-750, and Jag Gabino Pro Shop to a 28-5 rout over Rite Way. Kevin Mahon's 669, Mike Wuhrman 297-668. 221-290-737, David Morenbert 257-257-226-740. 2 SPORTS REPORTER February 22 - 28, 2012 Joan Taylor’s...... Ten Pin Rap

The Morris County Youth Bowling Association announced winners of the recent 42nd Annual It is not uncommon for people to take some time off Adult/Youth Rolloff tournament. The results are: bowling, and when their situation changes, return to Bantam Girls: Avalon Sager and Jamie Haschak, our great sport. Such is the case of Dan Muken, Bel Pike Lanes, 1676. Bantam Boys: Conor and Les Randolph, who, according to his team mate and Idle bowling thoughts. •••If a lot of people put up a lit- Tilly, Oakwood Lanes, 1673. Prep Girls: Rhianna friend, Pete Harris, bowled “some 50-plus years ago” tle entry fee then you can have and Doug Smith, Sparta Lanes, 1652, and Prep Boys: at Creamo’s along with John Turner, Les Mills and ••• was remem- big money tournaments a lot Joey Steele and Tom Semiz, Sparta Lanes, 1714, Harris. Muken was on a team in a men’s league that bered well at his death at 85. easier than having two deep Matt Rebimbas and Gary Malone, Circle Lanes, 1707 came in first every year. Their team won a state Carter was one of those once in pocketed competitors put up a and Robert Murray and Dori Tingoli, Rockaway championship. a century athletes who not only million apiece for a winner take Lanes, 1669. Junior Girls: Kyra and Scott Ammon, Dan took a vacation from bowling for 40 years, and lit up every room he ever all battle. Plaza Lanes, 1657. Junior Boys: Eric Philippou and returned six years ago. Why? “Because I was in my entered but will keep an eternal Frank Steele, Sparta Lanes, 1715, and Joey and Brad own retail business and that took up my time.” He light on bowling. I have always •••Jim Sturm's great experience Rigotty, Sparta Lanes, 1605. Major Girls: Giana owned and ran stores specializing in toys and magic. put Carter at the top of my list in major positions in bowling in Loyer and Tom Semiz, Sparta Lanes, 1639, Kayla At one point, he had three stores and would get home as the greatest of all the trenches of instruction and time. And that is no lessoning of desk of a small bowling center as and Jim Beasty, Circle Lanes, 1538. Major Boys: late every night. So bowling had to go onto the back my respect and admiration for proprietor to the top posts and Sean and Coleen Howell, Sparta Lanes, 1693, Joey burner. many others but Carter was the membership groups make him a Pritchard and Tina McGrath, Circle Lanes, 1682, and To this day he still performs magic for parties, wed- king of the bowling castle in his natural for his new position as the Jack Wiard Jr and Jack Sr., Circle Lanes, 1650. dings, etc. He even did a television appearance when era. In private or public talks his first ever Executive Director of the rapper Run DMC had a show on the MTV net- toughest competitors all placed Bowling for the Circus Circus, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * work. In one episode Dan appeared as a magician him in hallowed territory. Not the Eldorado and Silver Legacy Every year the Morris County USBC Women’s inspiring a young boy to get into performing magic. surprising since he was best Hotel and Casino properties in Association sponsors and administers the Emma P. But that was then. known for consistently out- Reno, longtime sponsors and Hendrickson Scholarship in the amount of $1000.00. You could say the magic entered his comeback, as rolling his top rated opposition. boosters of bowling and National Each female applicant must be a junior or senior in on January 11 of last year he rolled his first 300, this You can ask no more of any Bowling Stadium activities. high school or a freshman in college and be a current in the Lakeland Industrial League at Circle Lanes. great athlete. certified member of the Morris County USBC Youth And one year and one day later he rolled an 826 •••Come to think of it, isn't it association for the past 3 years. She must have com- series on January 12. •••When Joe Paterno passed time one or more of Atlantic piled a youth certified bowling record, in addition to Did he know he was headed for the octo-series? away a few of the bio clips City's Casinos installed a bowl- displaying solid scholastic aptitude and school/com- “Going, into the third game. I started to add up the showed a youthful Paterno ing center that could host some being interviewed by an equally of the nation's featured tourna- munity involvement. The recipient cannot have com- first two games and stopped myself. I just wanted to young Schenkel when Chris was ments---or some new ones. peted at any time in a professional bowling tourna- keep bowling. I was excited when it was over.” starting his broadcasting career ment (excluding competition as an amateur in a Pro- Dan has already given something back to bowling and Paterno was an Ivy League •••With more and more high Am). Applications can be obtained by the coaches in by starting up two senior leagues at Circle Lanes. quarterback. Schenkel always paying events being conducted the centers where the girls bowl. Two of the bowlers are ages 94 and 96. noted how much he learned overseas it would pay for from Paterno for so many years. bowlers to learn what the for- And Don Imus, one of the most eign money up for grabs pays off ROCKVILLE honored broadcasters in history, in American cash. Sports Reporter had deep praise for the telecast CENTER of the USBC Masters tourney, •••You seldom see a bowler's Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED and he also recalled how he used face beam with much happiness Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 Chuck Eckhardt threw a 296 and to watch the bowling telecasts than the moment after he or she a 739 series; 277 game and a 767 hosted by Schenkel and Bo realizes they have just been gift- Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant series for Steven Parkes; Nolene Burton decades ago. ed with a new bowling ball. Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia Sheridan had a mere 254 this week Contributing Writers after a great 279 with a 715 series •••Bowling always has been the •••The closer the so called Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor last Sunday! Debbie Potasso with a most of the charitable of sports, average or lower scoring bowler Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy 605 series. coming to the aid of individuals gets to the scoring area of the Pat McDonough Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi THURSDAY “EL CHEAPO” as well as most of the largest top bowlers the less respect is For information regarding advertising, 258 from Joe Tappeto with a 652 needy organizations. That's fine, given to high scoring. subscriptions, or editorial content call: series; Steve Frey had a 654 with a but at times, maybe bowling's 256 in there. needs should receive as much •••Want to be well informed? (201)865-5363 SENIOR BIRDS attention. Read bowling books, bowling Fax: (201) 865-6246 Gerry Dunham had a nice 702 rules, and bowling league and E-mail - [email protected] series with a hi game of 290; Gerry •••'s goal always tournament entry blanks, includ- George with a 267; Charles was to make his game just a lit- ing all the small print. And it is Sports Reporter Johnson threw a 254; Joyce Walters tle bit better---and he accom- just common sense to gobble up P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 had a great 522 series with Sadie plished that with class. your local and national bowling Preston chasing her with a 520. publications. February 22 - 28, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 3 John Draney 289-738, Joe Malyack 266-715, Eric Manger 746 at Holiday Bowl Jaylin Floyd 242-698 in Youth Travel Acton OAKLAND, NJ - In the Tuesday Early Men’s League at Holiday Bowl Eric Manger rolled 257-256-233-746 to take the session highest By Vince Albrecht series. BOONTON, NJ – Holiday’s Joe Malyack triggered games and Katrina Plaszky added one of her own for Tom Stellingwerf was not far off the pace tossing 256-245-244 for a a series of high rollers in the Stan Niemiec Youth Fair Lawn. 745 set followed by Al Winkler rolling 268-246-739, Paul Chiarello Travel League by stringing the first nine in his open- In other matches, Boonton leapfrogged to fourth 258-257-730, Jack Baldwin 268-247-729, George Valerius 245-244- ing game before leaving the 4-6 and finished with a place, sweeping past Bowler City IV, 2668-2470. 722, Scott Goldberg 257-257-712, Neil Galletta 246-235-710, Steve sizzling 266; Joe remained sharp, adding scores of Anchor Justin Puchalski punished the maples with Lindsey 253-710, Dan Stampone 244-704, Bill Gilchrist 268-702, and 226 and 223 for a 715 set, a tremendous afternoon for 213, 223 and Karl Kattermann added 215, 200. Also Tim Dunkerly 262-700. the DePaul freshman; Kevin Macchia closed with aiding the triumph were Adam Gelvan’s 181 and 215, Brian Rizzi had 198, 196 and Emily Ostapczuk Rose Feiwel’s well over average 142. 171 as pace-setting Holiday defeated Montvale, 5-2; High for BC IV was Deanna Jeune with 160 while Kelly Skettini 650 Leads Ridgewood deuces for Montvale came from Nick Rossi 216 and Louis Ferrante came through with two above average Katie Didonato 211. games. Rounding out the day’s action, Bowler City II To Bergen County Girls Crown As terrific as Malyack’s performance was, Bowler escaped the cellar by turning back Bowler City III, By Vince Albrtecht City I’s John Draney eclipsed it in game two by strik- 2691-2619. BC II’s James Kane almost doubled his Hackensack, NJ - Ridgewood sophomore Kelly Skettini fired a three- ing to his eleventh delivery where he left a 10-pin opening game by exploding with a 224, best on the deuce 650 qualifying set to take the individual title en route to leading which he converted for 289, the league’s high single. pair. Teammates’ Welmer Paguay had 195-543, Kyle the Maroons to baker format upsets of seven-time champion Immaculate John sandwiched the big game with scores of 231 and Schellberg 183-522 and Eric Grunfeld 188. BC III’s Heart and highly touted Holy Angels, setting up a championship duel 218 for 738, also a league best to date. Patrick Sucero tallied 188-500, Kristin Kane 160 and against Bergenfield. The Bears also advanced in unexpected fashion by Although teammates’ Rob Gilbert, Jr and Ryan Tiffany Sucero 154. surprising Paramus Catholic and top-ranked Bergen Tech behind senior Perez chipped in with 215, 214-621 and 246, 201-604 anchor Cassidy Fiore who rapped out a first round 214-595. The nip and respectively, the best BC I could manage was three of tuck finale was settled when Skettini rolled a strike on her final ball, lift- seven points against Fair Lawn. The latter closed to Remember...... ing Ridgewood past Bergenfield, 170-169. within six points of league-leading Holiday as anchor Individual high games: Tammy Wong [Holy Angels] 247, Nicolette Jaylin Floyd continued to pound the pins, scoring You never get a second chance... Brenner [Cliffside Park] 226, Kelly Skettini [Ridgewood] 221, Maleyna impressively with 230-226-242-698; Jonmikal Marks [Leonia] 216, Kaitlyn Pasinski [Immaculate Heart] 215, Cassidy Sepero, in his finest outing, tripped the plastics with to make a First Impression. Fiore [Bergenfield] 214 and Clarissa Hernandez [Holy Angels] 213. 213, 222; Hunter Perry tossed three over-average Individual high sets: Skettini 650, Marks 644, Brenner 624, Wong 612, Hernandez 608 and Fiore 595. 4 SPORTS REPORTER February 22 - 28, 2012 HS Tournament AT FARMINGDALE LANES PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA BJ Fuller 782 Ian Lesner 758 At Ocean Lanes FARMINGDALE, NY – BJ Fuller topped the scoring in the MADISON, NJ – Ian Lesner led the scoring in the Thursday Mixed LAKEWOOD, NJ - In the Wednesday Early Men’s League blasting games of 242-279-261 for a League firing a high game of 279 and a high series of 758. Individual Competition which pits high series of 782. Charles Wilfong rolled 248-654, Mike Jenkins 241-626, Linda the top three averages from all the Steve Gonzales rolled 236-222-267-725, Mark Monfoletto 215-257- bowlers from each division Bogert and Carolyn Granato 199. 247-719, Charlie Turner 255-234-229-718, Paul Mazza 237-225-245- against each other Corinne Maher In the Union Rec. League Katie Miglin rolled 182, and Kathy Sorrell 707, James Curran 245-237-215-697, Tyrone Brown 232-216-244-692, of Brick Memorial bowled 234- and Paul Verderosa 238-248-206-692. 167. 235-231-700 series in taking the Steve Gonzales 777 Dan Kirchner 747 girls division. She won it two FARMINGDALE, NY – Steve Gonzlaes topped the scoring in the MADISON, NJ – Dan Kirchner led the scoring in the CMIL League years ago beating Katitlynn Wednesday Early Men’s League with 279-257-241-777. firing a high game of 279 and a high series of 747. Nardiello. This year she won the Tony Cipriano rolled 213-233-279-725, Mike Alvarez 235-268-224- Kyle McKissock rolled 279 and Jennifer Drury 214-619. championship defeating Amanda 727, Bob McNally 235-246-236-717, Larry Langsam 233-248-235-716, Nardiello of Brick Township was Lies’l Apgar 713 Steve Brandt 246-256-211-713, BJ Fuller 246-244-685, and Gary third. MADISON, NJ – Lies’l Apgar led the scoring in the Ladies League Brandt 216-204-250-670. In the Individual Competition firing a 279 game for a high series of 713. on the boys side John Evangelista Jim McGlynn 738 Liz McKissock shot 236, and Jane Inch 235. of Monmouth won the champi- FARMINGDALE, NY – Jim McGlynn topped the Tuesday Early Tom Lulewicz 699 onship with scores of 222-269-279 Birds rolling 268-234-236 for a 738 set. MADISON, NJ – Tom Lulewicz paced the scoring in the Friday for a 770 series. In second place Leroy Williams rolled 248-259-207-714, Garfield Campbell 254- Classic League firing a 266 game for a high series of 699. was Stephen Schwartz of 224-230-708, Jonae Greaves 212-280-209-700, Carmello Pluchino 234- Paul Shiel rolled 279-696, Mike Yoboud 276, Stephanie Rahn 227- Christian Brothers Academy with 230-233-697, and Sheila Holden 244-221-205-670. 662, and Ellen Moore 221. a 704. Third was Eric Larson of In the Tuesday Nite Owls League Sal Celauro, Jr. rolled 240-202- Andrew Stephens 277 Jackson Liberty. 228-670 and Heather Brownson hit 223. Joe Giammarino rolled 260, and Paul Burns 238-213-225-676 in the MADISON, NJ – Andrew Stephens led the Wednesday Trio League In the team competition Howell girls won the tournament, with a Sunday Early Mixed League. firing a high game of 277. 3,071 set for the five girls. Brick Marty Garcia rolled 276-679, Harry Franz 256-179, Dick Raymond Wingo Ham 721 Township was second with a 3,061 681, Stephanie Rahn 233-635, and Lissette Tapanes 207. FARMINGDALE, NY – Wingo Ham led the Friday Late Mixed toss- and Manchester was third with Mark Masucci 696 ing 238-257-226 for a high series of 721. 2,925. Howell was led by Shanna Joe Johnson rolled 205-269-214-688. MADISON, NJ – Mark Masucci led the Tuesday 400 Doubles League Kelly with a 684 and Leanne Redd In the Thursday Pro Shot League Joe Costanzo shot 242-243-246- with a 258 game in a 696 high set. with a 645 series. Other team 264-995 for a 4-game series. Dave Hanft shot 233, Scott Harwood 232-607, and Dan Pridham 607. members included Jamie Kelly, Jon Russo 692 Sarah Van Nosdall an Kendall MADISON, NJ- Jon Russo topped the Pharma Plus League tossing a Patterson. Amber MacLeod led Brick Township with a 660 and FARMINGDALE YOUTH SCORES 238 game for a 692 high set. Manchester’s top bowler was Julia John Lulewicz rolled 234 and Les Barnum 227. Mike Anagnostopoulos 280 Ott with a 682. The high series of FARMINGDLAE, NY – Mike Anagnostopoulos blasted a high game Tom Klein 245 the day was shot by Kelly Nicosia of 280 in the St. Martin’s Major League. MADISON, NJ – Tom Klein rolled 245, Billy Piccola 237-655, Rob of Brick Memorial with a 704 Andrew Rosch shot 259-225-225-709, Jonathan Smalkin 247, Velovic 235, and Steve Lella 620 in the Livingston Business Men’s series. Leanardo Duran 216-227-641, and Meghan Wing 226. League. In the team competition Brick Alice Bednarik rolled 213 and Jodi Belli 205 in the Monday Night Memorial boys won the tourna- Thomas Polit 680 Ladies League. ment with a 3,248 easily outpac- FARMINGDALE, NY – Thomas Polit led the scoring in the St. ing second place Freehold Martin’s Major League firing games of 245-234-201 for a high series Township with a 3,075 and of 680. Manchester with a 3,020 Brick Steven Hamlin shot 227-255-671, and Mike Anagnostopoulos 245- Memorial had score of 685 from 201-215-661. Mitchell Collier. 665 from Sean Mott 664 Anthony Fariello with Ryan Melia FARMINGDALE, NY – Sean Mott led the scoring in the Junior 653, Matt Clark 650 and Shaun Cosmic Fun League firing games of 221-222-235 for a high series of Dillon 595. 664. Casey Sparacio shot 200. Steve Hamlin 660 GGOO BBOOWWLL FARMINGDLAE, NY – Steve Hamlin led the scoring in the St. Martins Major League firing games of 237-231 for a high series of 660. Justin Borneo shot 227-222-652, Sean Cusak 226, Ashanti Heyward 225-204, Andre Jackson and Mike Anagnostopoulo 223, Leanardo Now is the time to Duran and Anthony Marra 212. advertise that Joe Inzirillo and Chris Olsen shot 208, and Sean Mott 202 in the St. Martin’s Major League. Special Event in the Casey Sparacio 651 Sports Reporter FARMINGDALE, NY – Casey Sparacio blasted 269-651, and Sean Mott 224-642 in the Friday Junior Cosmic Fun League. February 22 - 28, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 5 6 SPORTS REPORTER February 22 - 28, 2012 4 Teams Claim MAPLE LANES AT WALLINGTON LANES By Gloria Volpe USBC Youth Titles HIGH ROLLERS Bud Light 4-Man Youth athletes competed in the first event of the season this at Male: Jeff Di Domenico was high scorer with a 288 . High Scratch series was Showplace Entertainment Center vying for Association titles and schol- Luis Chiluiza 298-776 shot by Craig Bagnoli with a 762 with outstanding games of 279-269- arship awards. Raymond Heffernan 289-606 214. Other high games were Pete Polgar 268 Mark Kwon 268, Joe Athletes competed in three divisions, competing separately. Class A: Doug Wihlborg 278-735 Brulato, Anderson Chae and Mark Hanley 266. combined team averages 651 to 900, Class B: 451 to 650, and Class C: Tom Agostino 268-701 450 & under. Thursday Early Mixed James Grover 267-701 Chris Agnoli was on fire when he shot a 704 series with a 258 game The championship teams will earn the right to compete in the NYS James McCaul 267-701 .Mike Minervini 243, Fabio Castillo 237 and Bob Tiers 234. Now for the USBC Region 9 Team Championships (March 4-11, 2012 at Maple Carmelo Ciulla 267-730 Mixed part of the league the Ladies Lori Biggy was the top woman scor- Lanes), will be honored at the Staten Island USBC Youth Awards Event, Hi Phung 265-755 er with a 239. and will earn scholarship awards ($50.00 to each athlete). James Cianelli 258-717 All individual scores listed are scratch, athletes average noted in Coors Light Public Safety parenthesis. Keith Duffy 257-719 Ed Bernardi 256-718 Dennis Figueroa had the high game of the night with a 267 and a high Scratch Champion: PENRO Hentai – 2,537 series of 706 but the high series for the night belonged to Kevin (Tito) Brian Daluise 209, 236, 190 635 (210) Errol Brybag 257-718 Jackson a great series of 742. Kenny Lee shot a 245 and Ken Cook had Ryan VanPelt 222, 236, 224 682 (190) Adam Connolly 245-716 RJ VanPelt 181, 191, 173 545 (205) a 226. Alexander Spoto 197, 255, 223 675 (214) Steven Maruffi 245-703 Female: Tuesday Early 5-Man Class A: Country Pro Shop 2 x 2 – 2,439 / 3,066 w/ handicap Gillian Clarke 257-676 Joe Leardo was not to be beat with his 289and a 704 series Tom Twist Zoe Tampton 164, 180, 155 499 (152) Lauren Furman 233, 214, 190 637 (165) Vanessa Bobe 223-649 was on fire as usual with a 279 Fred O Callaghan shot some very nice Nicholas Andreson 258, 243, 215 716 (176) Dolores Nigro 267-642 games 279-259 an had a 744 series , Joe Bargallo 258, Jason Rybak 257 Paul Circolone 185, 169, 233 587 (174) Jennifer Muselli 224-637 and Craig Bagnolli 257. Other highlights include John Ahmed 256,Bob Tina Ortiz 233-629 Slamiak 248,Steve Mastro 247,Dennis Richie 246,Andrew Thomas Class B: PENRO Penguins – 1,874 / 2,090 w/ handicap 246,Doug Weiler 245. Kyle Anderson 165, 149, 133 447 (122) Becky Novello 237-621 Andrew Paoluccio 143, 166, 163 472 (142) Christine Larsen 232-619 Nicholas Lisciandri 154, 156, 134 444 (144) G& L Friday Night Mixed Daniel Costantino 163, 172, 176 511 (162) Hope Dameron 238-616 Stan Wusyk was on fire and shot 269 Ed Smith 268 Brian AnnMarie Morelli 246-611 Wellenheider 258, a nice 257 game for Robert Catena,Bob Lennox and Class C: Country Pro Shop We Have Issues – 1,627 / 1,645 w/ handicap Tracy Cutrupi 215-611 Jeff leitner, Dennis Nieradka had a 253. The ladies had some nice games Nicholas LaRocca 137, 176, 135 448 (124) Daniel Erwin 104, 80, 68 252 (64) Seniors: also Joely Jackowitz and Katherine Loughran shot 224 Cindy Hastie had Calista Ianarone 151, 110, 135 396 (108) Joe DelGreco Sr 255-691 a 214 way to go ladies. Andrew Minew 216, 145, 170 531 (147) Frank Jara 245-629 The Sun Mixed League •This is the second Scratch title in a row for the VanPelt brothers. Paul Miceli 226-612 Joe Montefusco jr had a nice 257 ,Mike Laspada 247, Mike Perrucci •Nicholas Anderson and Kyle Anderson are brothers Bob Mormando 246-603 234 and Lauren Pietrowicz had a 242 and a 217. •Brian Daluise, Ryan VanPelt, RJ VanPelt, Alexander Spoto, and Lauren Furman have been recognized as Staten Island Advance All Stars for their accomplishment on Albert Doumar 231-601 and off the lanes during the High School Bowling Season. Youth: Teens: Michael Martell 239-657 MONTVALE LANES Matthew Hirsch 230-616 montvalelanes.com Giovanni Reyes 247-612 14 West Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 (Exit 172 G.S. Parkway) Austin Wong 209-581 Cameron Wong 208-576 Seniors (55 and up) 9 Pin No Tap Tournament Monday March 5th, 2012 at 10:00 AM Juniors: Only $10.00 entry fee This will be our 4th monthly tournament and it has been great fun for all participants. Anthony Mastroianni 182-516 Call Jean or visit the website for more information Brandon Paunetto 159-444 Come see our specials. 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Mike Funtsch – Manager YYoouurr Jason Oppelt – Assistant Manager Jean Fulmore – League Coordinator Family Ellie Cauwels – Junior Program Coordinator Family Call for more information: BBoowwlliinngg 201-391-3400 February 22 - 28, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 7 PBA IN THE NEWS

PBA Hall of Famers Nelson Burton Jr., and Walter Ray Williams Jr. will be on hand for the 28th annual Frank Bacom Memorial Strike-A-Thon, a benefit for the Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, Sunday, March 18 at Brookfield Lanes in Brookfield, Conn. Burton, who has participated in all 28 fundraisers, has helped raise more than $200,000 for the hospice. For more information, contact Frank Acri with the Danbury News Times (frankacri@sbc- global.net, cell phone: 203-733- 7956). 8 SPORTS REPORTER February 22 - 28, 2012 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC SOUTH LEVITTOWN LANES Bill Daunno 793 Jennifer Caval 748 Glenn Aiello 662 In the Monday Seniors: Ray Wilson 237,204, Rocky Torrieri 234, Bob Haskin 224,201. HOPELAWN, NJ – Bill Daunno HOPELAWN, NJ – Jennifer HOPELAWN, NJ – Glenn In the Monday BFCU: Joe Vento 232, Tom Retmanski 219,601, topped the scoring in the Caval led the La Buona Pizza Aiello paced the scoring in the Debbie Gerstner 211. Middlesex County Classic League League firing 279-267-202 for a Friday Nite Mixed League firing In the Monday LIA: Angelo Biscardi 243, Patty Werbeck 202. firing games of 267-279-257 for a high series of 748. 202-268 for a high series of 662. In the Tuesday Early Birds: Freda Amon 220, Emily Socolow 26, Jenn high series of 793. Scott Akaleweicz rolled 215- Richard Funk III rolled 206- D’lorio 204, Liz Faust 200. Rocco Fortunato rolled 267- 237-202-654, Joe Herber 213- 214-205-625, Tony Tamondong In the Tuesday BK Sweeneys: Mike Riker 275, Rich O’Neill 258, 239-266-772, Russell Bennett 245-652, Ronald Rosaot 223-222- 212-609, Joseph Mecchi 244, Mike Gregorio 253. 230-257-268-755, Cesar Galloza 647, John Baginsky 237-223-639, Gary McGinness 225, and In the Wednesday Swingtime Seniors: Cappy Caporusso 206, Joe 241-224-278-743, Brian Schwal and Tom Dochych 237-634. Michael Garcia 229. Marschaser 203, Joe Hopp 202. 2372-35-266-738, Glenn Mohr, Jr. Don M. Hellhake 735 Frank Grossi 651 In the Wednesday Young at Heart Seniors: John Eastwood 237, Pete 278-224-225-727, Ed Hayes, Jr. HOPELAWN, NJ – Don M. HOPELAWN, NJ – Frank Thomasefsky 227,607, Richie Coyer 225, Joe Marsiello 203, Marguerite 243-267-217-727, and Frank Hellhake led the Thursday Mixed Grossi topped the Knights of Burt 203. Mortensen 224-229-264-717. Nuts League firing games of 252- Columbus League firing games of In the Wednesday Ladies of the Morning: Debbie Darr 207, Mel Jeff Monteleone 299-772 204-279 for a high series of 735. 242-202-207 for a high 651 set. Bonnano 204. HOPELAWN, NJ – Jeff Kevin Kennelly rolled 247-232- Anthony Cursi rolled 245-201- In the Wednesday Men’s Nite Out: John Cota 246,652, Barry Pollak Monteleone led the scoring in the 237-716, Brian Petretta 2262-53- 633, Jack Masculin 225-610, and 235. Academy Madness League firing 651, and Mike P. Kennelly 235. Frank Panzino 202-211. In the Thursday Hits and Misses: Patrick Fisher 258,672, Rick Straitz games of 214 and 259 around a Don Anione 713 250, Irv Freed 257,717, Jimmy Moore 246. near perfect 299 for a high series HOPELAWN, NJ – Don Anione In the Thursday Night Foursome: KEN WOJKYLO 300,751, Brian of 772. led the scoring in the His & Hers Lowery 279, Joe Valdina 279,767, Vinny Sanquini 269, Ryan Neary Nick Viverito shot 201-243- League firing games of 216-253- 268,784, Ed Hawkins 267,721, Wolf Ginsberg 266, Scott Ehrlich 277-721, Mike Dellamanna 239- 244 for a high series of 713. 266,701, Joe Mele 722, Keith Pappas 712 Jas Santoro 709, Sean Neary 214-233-686, Shelly Jacques 245- Walter Malecki rolled 204-242- 706, Billy Scime 704, John Siano 700. 200-234-679, Bonnie Desimone 634, Shelly Jacques 206-225-202- In the Saturday Knights of Columbus: John Leary 259, John Papa 235, 204-225-642, and Stan Pietrucha 633, Rich Crowley 244-623, and Dean Halverson 234. 211-225-628. Bonnie Desimone 215-224-622.