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The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940 Vol. 76 No. 51 February 17 - 23, 2016 50 cents Sweden’s Svensson Wins FireLake PBA Tournament of Champions Hansel Javier 300-854 at Lodi Lanes By Bill Vint - PBA quick for me. I just came out here LODI, NJ - Hansel Javier strung Monday Lodi Classic at Lodi SHAWNEE, Okla. – Eight days (on Tour in the United States) to twelve strikes in a row at the right Lanes. shy of his 21st birthday, get experience. I probably time to tally a 300 game then went Lisa Friscioni was hot with a 279 on and games of 276 and 278 to game in a 772 set, Kathleen Sloan Sweden’s Jesper Svensson, the haven’t even realized what I’ve finish with an impressive 854 hit 278 744, and Ron DeLuca 2015 Professional Bowlers done so far. series while competing in the posted a 268 in a 779 series. Association Rookie of the Year, “Winning a major is one of the became the youngest player to biggest achievements you can win the FireLake PBA have in bowling, so I’m pretty Gregory Welch 300 at Jib Lanes FLUSHING, NY – Gregory 782, Frank Montgoris, Jr. 269- Tournament of Champions at much out of words.” Welch blasted a 300 game in the 225-299793, Marlon Enriquez FireLake Arena. Beasley said he knew he was in Friday Hi-Rollers League at Jib 289-202-226-717, Sam Svensson, a 6-foot-3, 158- trouble early because the power Lanes. Quaglierini 257-258-705, and pound left-handed two-hander, players on the right side of the Mike Fandino shot 279-238-265- Jimmy Vega, Jr. 203-256-242-701. defeated top qualifier Mitch lane moved the oil to such an Beasley of Clarksville, Tenn., extent he couldn’t figure out Paul Droluk Blasted 300 226-177, to win his third career where to throw the ball. PBA photo PBA Tour title, his first major Jesper Svensson “When you throw your best At Coram Country Lanes and a $50,000 first prize. The shot and miss the head pin, that’s CORAM, NY – Paul Droluk blast- 717, Brian Weinstetin 246-249- previous youngest winner of the TOC was PBA Hall not good,” the retired 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran ed a 300 game along with 225-203 219-714, Mike Karolewski 222- of Famer who won the event in said. “The guys in front of me really destroyed the for a high series of 728 in the 248-228-698, George Brezo 249- 1976 at the age of 21 years, 207 days. Another PBA left lane. You try to figure it out, but if I missed left, Right Approach Quads League at 244-196-689, and Steve Ammirati Hall of Famer, , is the youngest player the ball went right and if I missed right, the ball Country Coram Lanes. 216-247-214-677. ever to win a PBA major title, winning the 1979 PBA hooked too much. And then you’re out of time.” Diana Walter shot 247-236-234- National Championship at the age of 19 years, 83 Svensson advanced to the title match by defeating days. Tom Daugherty of Riverview, Fla., 245-206, break- Tom Handley Hammered a 300 Svensson won the title convincingly, striking on ing open a tie match with a string of seven strikes five of his first six shots to build a 30-pin lead while after leaving and failing to convert a 4-6-7 in At Rockville Centre Lanes Beasley, making his first television appearance, the second frame. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – 247-739, Gary Robertson 268- struggled to figure out the tricky lane condition on In the second match, Daugherty ended three-time Tom Handley blasted a 300 game 242-724, Matthew Rose 237-257- the left lane. reigning PBA Player of the Year ’s to highlight a 729 series in the 223-717, Kim Swanson 214-267- “I was pretty comfortable from the start, but then I bid for a third consecutive TOC title, 220-169. Monday 4-Man Classic League at 219-700, Mark DeLuca 258-686, opened in the second frame (against Daugherty),” Belmonte contributed to his own defeat, missing a Rockville Centre Lanes. Tom Saitta 255-242-687, and Svensson said. “I was a bit nervous. It would be 10 pin in the first frame, a 2-8 spare attempt in the Alby Pezzella rolled 225-267- Chris Mitchell 255-218-682. weird if you weren’t when you’re bowling on TV. sixth and then failing to convert a 2-4-8-10 split in Leon Errickson 300 at Mouse Trap Lanes But I made the right adjustments and I was fine.” the ninth frame. WOODBINE, NJ - George Mouse Trap Lanes. Errickson fin- Setting the record as the youngest TOC champion In the opening match, Daugherty finished with Charlson blasted 244-246-264- ished the night with a 746 set. was never on his mind. seven consecutive strikes to overcome a pair of 754 on his way to high series, but Scott Raab bowled 218-225-248- “That’s a bonus,” Svensson said. “I try not to think missed 3-10 spare conversions earlier in the game the game of the night however, 691, Charles Taylor 233-224-203- about how young I am. I just try to compete against and rally from a 35-pin deficit to eliminate EJ went to Leon Errickson rolling 660, Nate Hoerr 247-234-652 and the best in the world. Everything has gone pretty Tackett of Huntington, Ind., 231-221. perfect with a 300 in the second Thelma Palmer led the way for the game of the Mixed League at ladies firing 207-224-623. Andrew Suscreba, Steve DiMartino 300 at Holiday Bowl OAKLAND, NJ – Andrew Dave Mutch rolled 255-265- League Louis Lavecchia shot John Bergen 300 at Farmingdale Lanes Suscreba and Steve DiMartino 246-279-1045, Andres Lopez 278-258-246-782, Jim Demas FARMINGDALE, NY – John 218-732, Joseph Kelch 269-236- each blasted a 300 in the Coors 235-279-236-279-1029, Rob 29-278-189-766, Tom Bergen blasted a 300 game for a 223-728, Craig Koppell 247-235- Light Doubles League at Holiday Sperling 279-245-240-245-1009, Stellingwerf 258-245-221-724, 721 series in the Wednesday Early 696, Daniel Levin 212-224-255- Bowl. Andrew hit 235-199-257- and Phil Rapavi 247-206-268- Dave Cahoon 228-224-259-711, Men’s League at Farmingdale 691, Steve Brandt 255-205-229- 300-991, and Steve 279-300-222- 268-989. and Don Heller 237-257-216- Lanes. 689, and Michael Alvarez 246- (801) –202-1008. In the Sal Marino Classic 710. Casey Sparacio shot 256-258- 237-677. 2 SPORTS REPORTER February 17 - 23, 2016 “The Bad Boy of Bowling” to Make ESPN Debut Online on Feb. 23, On Air on Feb. 26 30 for 30 Films documentary follows life and times of PBA Hall of Famer By Bill Vint - PBA his PBA debut at age 17, went on immediately thought about Pete with Pete’s career while also CHICAGO – “The Bad Boy of to win PBA Rookie of the Year and his father, and how their lives introducing him to those who Bowling,” an award-winning doc- honors in 1980. were all centered around bowl- don’t know much about him.” umentary centered around the Still active on both the tradi- ing. Prior to its debut as part of life-and-times of Professional tional PBA Tour and the PBA50 “I think having the father-and- ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 Shorts Bowlers Association Hall of Tour at age 53, Weber has won 37 son element creates something series, “The Bad Boy of Bowling” Famer Pete Weber, will premiere PBA Tour titles (fourth-best on even non-bowling fans will was shown at more than 25 film on the ESPN Films 30 for 30 the all-time titles list) and earned enjoy,” Storkel added. “It’s really festivals across the United States, Shorts website more than $3.8 million (second a human story, not just a bowling where it routinely received rave (http://espn.go.com/30for30/short only to Walter Ray Williams Jr.’s story.” reviews and won a special jury s) on Tuesday, February 23. Later $4.6 million) despite occasional After reviewing the film, prize at the DOC NYC festival, in the week, the film will make its clashes with PBA leadership, bat- despite it showing some of his one of the largest and most presti- broadcast debut as part of Friday tling personal demons along the darker moments, Weber’s reac- gious festivals. Night Movie Night on ESPN’s way, and never apologizing for tion was, “I thought it was awe- “The film’s largest screening SportsCenter on Friday, February his approach to life and PBA some.” was at the Maryland Film where it 26 during the 6 p.m ET hour. competition. PBA CEO and Commissioner played to hundreds of fans on The ESPN Films 30 for 30 While capturing the essence of .PBA Photo.. Tom Clark said, “The story of opening night,” Storkel added. Shorts documentary, directed by Weber’s career through the eyes Pete Weber Pete Weber is one of the most “We could hear the crowd laugh- SideStilt Films’ Bryan Storkel and of his fiercest competitors as well the film. “I knew about Pete for a compelling in sports history. It ing out loud, crying… It was pret- produced by Amy Storkel and as Weber’s own insights, Storkel while. I saw him in “League of was a great decision by ESPN to ty special.” Daniel Judge, covers the some- also provides “Bad Boy” viewers Ordinary Gentlemen: a few years feature Pete’s story in its artful 30 “The Bad Boy of Bowling” will times controversial but always with a history of PBA competition back. When we were asked to do a for 30 documentary series and be widely available to fans successful career of the youngest during the Weber years. 30 for 30 film, I thought about producer Bryan Storkel captured through ESPN’s and PBA’s digital of bowling legend ’s “It’s been an amazing experi- bowling because 30 for 30 hadn’t the story in a way that will enter- platforms and social media outlets three sons. Pete Weber, who made ence,” Storkel said of producing done a bowling segment, and I tain and inform those familiar following its formal release. !! Remember you read it here FIRST !! PBA QUICK NOTES Two Incumbents Among Slated ● Ryan Ciminelli of Candidates for USBC Board - USBC That is why it PAYS to Advertise in the Cheektowaga, N.Y., the runner-up By Terry Bigham Martin also has been on the Sports Reporter in the 2015 GEICO Chris ARLINGTON, Texas – Delegates board since 2010. He is the asso- Schenkel PBA Player of the Year to the 2016 United States Bowling ciation manager of Metro Detroit voting, was forced to withdraw Congress Convention and Annual USBC, the nation’s largest USBC from the FireLake PBA Meeting will vote to fill three local association. Sports Reporter Tournament of Champions due to open positions on the USBC Ussery, vice president of opera- a lingering illness. Eight-time Board of Directors and current tions for BowlersMart, is seeking USBC President Frank Wilkinson his first term as a USBC board (GLWRU3XEOLVKHU™Dan McDonough PBA Tour champion and 2015 PBA50 Rookie of the Year Mike is one of three candidates slated member. by the USBC Nominating Board members Andrew Cain of Pat McDonough ™ 1967-1996 Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, also Committee. Phoenix and Michael Italia of withdrew due to a chronic plantar &LUFXODWLRQ0DQDJHU (GLWRULDO$VVLVWDQWV Wilkinson, of , Royersford, Pennsylvania, each Hank Allen Immaculatta D’Elia fasciitis issue.  New York, is joined by incumbent are completing their final terms &RQWULEXWLQJ:ULWHUV director Mark Martin of this year, as each has served the ● As expected, PBA founding Joan Taylor Pat McDonough Waterford, Michigan, and Jeffrey maximum three terms. member Carmen Salvino of Ussery of Tonganoxie, Kansas, on Board elections will take place Chicago broke his own record as For information regarding advertising, the list of slated candidates. The Friday, April 29, during the USBC the oldest player ever to bowl in a subscriptions, or editorial content call: USBC Nominating Committee Annual Meeting at The Orleans in PBA Tour event when he threw his (201)865-5363 may slate up to two candidates for Las Vegas. Additional candidates first ball in the FireLake PBA each open position on the board. may run from the floor if they E-mail: [email protected] Tournament of Champions on Wilkinson, elected president by provide notice of their candidacy Or Dan at: [email protected] Tuesday, Feb., in Shawnee, Okla. the board in 2015 after serving to the committee by March 29, Sports Reporter Salvino, 82, broke the record he two years as vice president, joined 2016. Go to: set a year earlier by bowling in the the USBC board in 2010 as a BOWL.com/Convention P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 2015 TOC in Indianapolis – 53 youth committee member. He will for the Nomination from the years after he finished third in the term out as a member of the youth Floor form. inaugural TOC in 1962 in committee at the end of this sea- Biographies of the slated candi- Indianapolis. son and will seek election by the dates soon will be available at delegates. BOWL.com/Convention.

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E-mail: [email protected] February 17 - 23, 2016 SPORTS REPORTER 3 AT ROCKVILLE CENTRE LANES Stu Cohen 290 at Howell Lanes Donald Jones 780 Patrice Nolan 246 HOWELL, NJ - Stu Cohen threw a 290 game and 695 set in the Thursday Night Trios at Howell Lanes. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Donald Jones topped the ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Patrice Nolan rolled Greg Hess hit 279-676, Mike Messina 267, Anthony Passaretti Sr. 681, scoring in the Monday 4-Man Classic League blasting 246, Stacy Salomides 242, Kathy Andrews 234, and and Michell Hess 223-608. games of 236-254-290 for a high series of 780. Pam Johnson 216 in the Tuesday Rockville Ladies John Khantzian shot 290-236-224-750, Alby Pezzella League. 278-278-746, Bill Rappel 228-267-247-742, and Doug Cathy Seco 287, Vince Vidovic 286 Weaver 27-227-720. Ben Everson 669 At Parkway Lanes Pete Conway 753 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Ben Everson led the ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Vince Vidovic secured top honors with a nice ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Pete Conway topped the scoring in the Thursday Senior Birds League rolling 286 game and an excellent 728 series in the Monday George's Memorial scoring in the Wednesday Night Ladies League firing games of 214-246-209 for a high series of 669. League at Parkway Lanes. Cathy Seco led the ladies with an outstand- games of 246-228-279 for a high series of 753. Ed Frontera shot 237-221-660, John Lutter 244-225- ing 287 game and 693 series. Shaun Berkowsky hit 247-228-248-722, Chris D’Auria 648, William Tyson 247-222-636, and Gerald Fields Rich DeRosa Jr. shot 279-702, Jim Viola 242-692, Frank Luzzi 232- 266, Jason Simonetti 256, and Joseph Gavin 248. 239-207-636. 683, Pete Gurrieri 240-655, Norman Sees 244-654 and Gene Daniels Paul Centineo 750 218-616. The woman top scorers also included Anne Del Vecchio rolling ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Paul Centineo led the Patty Bucicchia 244 246-656, Bonnie Gill 267-588, Diane Modelfino 224-566, Freda scoring in the Wednesday Early Men’s League firing ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Patty Bucisshia rolled Thurman 188-536 and Elena Marton. games of 280-257-213 for a high series of 750. 244, Anne Molloy 187, Trish Lugo 175, Susan Keith Manza shot 258-252-223-733, Rob Velez 278- Randel 172, and Cherilyn DePalma 170 in the 242-716, Julio Zambrano 269, Ken Bruce 256, and Monday Ladies Classic League. Sal Panzarezia 253-652. Pat Zenker 738 Jair Brooks-Davis 647 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Pat Zenker topped the ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Jair Brooks-Davis Tuesday Oceanside Knights of Columbus League paced the scoring in the Saturday Scholarship League blasting 235-235-268 for a high series of 738. rolling a high game of 257 and a high series of 647. Pete Morreale hit 266-257-727, Elwood Verity 212- Robert Wright shot 252, Jahnia Phillips 247, Chris 228-258-698, Tom Saitta 256-248-693, and Mark Bodzis 245, and Paul Igel 217. Gralto 266-236-687.

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Fred Block, 72, lives in an active adult community in Monroe Township, NJ. He enjoys bowling in several leagues. Fred came back to bowling 5 years ago after an absence of 40 years when he and his wife of 48 years began bowling with neighbors and then competing in a township senior intercommunity league with 8 other communities. Fred’s bowling idols have always been Johnny Petraglia and . In the last several years Fred sees Johnny often as he lives nearby. Fred met Mark at a major NJ PBA tournament last year and Fred says it was a thrill of a lifetime to chat with him! Fred says, “Johnny is the nicest person I’ve ever met my life.” In fact, one day when Fred was watching him practice Johnny asked Fred if he had his ball with him. he then offered to work with Fred on his game. Fred’s only regret about bowling is that he was absent from the game for 40 years. 4 SPORTS REPORTER February 17 - 23, 2016 Joan Taylor’s..... AT FARMINGDALE LANES Ten Pin Rap..... Rich Tooker 736 John Petrizzi 667 FARMINGDALE, NY – Rich FARMINGDALE, NY – John Bowling Family Mourns the Loss of Al Jones n’t feeling well, but I had no details. In a Facebook Tooker led the scoring in the Petrizzi led the scoring in the When an icon in the bowling world, or bowling fam- comment I asked, “Are you feeling well now?” Al: Epic/Maple Invitational Trios Sunday Early Mixed League blast- ily, passes phrases such as “The end of an era” and “A “Not really.” Me: “I’ll light another candle for you.” League rolling games of 226- ing games of 212-234-221 for a legend passes” express a big loss. In this case, they are Al: “Pray straight to Jesus. He is our intercessor to the 279-231 for a high series of high series of 667. applicable on so many levels for Al Jones, who passed Father. Thanks.” 736. Joe Venezia shot 278-205-664, on Wednesday, January 20th. His spirituality carried him through everything that Joe Casale shot 268-246-727, Joshua Mario 269-619, James Marino When I first met him and found out he was a dou- was handed to him. Sean Mott 276-264-723, 268, and Ronnie Simono 236. ble-lung transplant recipient, I wanted to write a fea- Since the day I first interviewed him, every time I Jeremy Schaffer 279-247-712, In the Sunday Adult/Junior League ture to make people aware of him and of organ donat- saw him I said, “You’re my hero.” He always Paul Bajorski 268-699, William Snyder shot 208, Michael ing. Scott Frager, the owner and publisher of the responded, “I’m nobody’s hero.” Wrong, Al; so very Stephen Ziesig 278-697, and Brunn 195, and Joe Fina 162. International Bowling Industry Magazine let me write wrong. John Cummings 248-689. it for the recurring “What Bowling Means To Me,” in On Sunday, January 31, there was a Memorial gath- Edward Mencarelli 634 2011. ering at Rockaway Lanes. According to Ken Paul Rowland 724 FARMINGDALE, NY – Edward He said, “It’s like being born with emphysema Yokobosky, “This is the only service being held for FARMINGDALE, NY – Paul Mencarelli led the scoring in the without ever having smoked.” It turned out that when Al. His family and friends feel it is appropriate to Rowland led the scoring in the Wednesday Party League rolling a I did work for the Morris County Cystic Fibrosis honor him in the place (where) he was most happy.” Saturday Nite Friends League 244 game for a high series of 634. Foundation’s bowling events at Morris Hills Lanes in While there is not enough space to print all the rolling games of 237-244-243 Mike Marrazzo shot 244-225- the 1970’s, Al was literally the “poster child” for CF. quotes from our area bowlers, here are some reflec- for a high series of 724. 617, George Marrazzo 213-603, Statistics indicated a lifespan of about 18 years. He tions from his friends in the bowling family. Tom Altamura shot 269-227- and Mike Dease 215-205-602. had already seen the dreaded disease take 2 sisters Bernard Pulchalski: “The shirt says it all: Pro 699, Joe Camacho 238-226- Brian Lonetto 221 from his family. He said that he set a goal to live to see Image. The little guy with a big heart. He was a Pro 656, and John Mercurio 247- FARMINGDALE, NY – Brian 30. At about age 32, after 3 years on the national trans- at what he did. You are in a better place now.” 205-634. Lonetto shot 221, Jake Diamond plant waiting list, he had his first double-lung trans- Pam Angle: “It is amazing to me how many lives In the Tuesday AM Ladies 204-193, Brillian Soedarmasto plant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. were touched by Al Jones. He was truly an inspiration League Vickie Rich shot 200, 189, and Michael Graston 188 in About a year later he shot 300-838 at Rockaway to all who knew him. He was an amazing coach and Suzanne Katz 182, and the St. Martin’s League. Lanes. In gratitude, he sent his 300 ring to the trans- an even more amazing friend. My family is truly hon- Maryann Schan 179. plant record-keepers to forward to the donor family as ored to have known Al. May he Rest in Peace! We a personal thank you. love you sweet Al.” After the first interview, I said, “You probably laugh Reva Goldfarb Gomer: “Today our family lost a 02179$/(/$1(6 to yourself when people come to you complaining dear friend, Al Jones. Al was Ally’s (Reva’s daughter) about lane conditions. Aren’t you tempted to say, bowling coach from the time she was 10 years old, but PRQWYDOHODQHVFRP ‘Hey, I’m breathing today” He agreed. he was so much more than that. He was a ‘Brother :HVW*UDQG$YHQXH0RQWYDOH1- Most of you know him as a PBA member, pro shop from another mother’ to both Ally and Matthew (son). ([LW*63DUNZD\  co-owner and certified coach. But did you know he He fought bravely against the challenges of Cystic  finished third in a PBA regional event? He also Fibrosis, and was a double lung transplant recipient Home of many Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Leagues bowled in the US Transplant games, bowling division, twice. Thank you, Al Jones for being a ‘Mensch.’ I’m Excellent Junior Program and Adult-Junior Leagues and won both in 2002 and 2004. He said it was more sure Dick Weber and Earl Anthony are in Heaven difficult than he thought it would be. waiting to greet you, and to bowl a few.” In 2008, at age 42 he was back on the waiting list for Anne Bilotti: “The last time I saw Al was two years 1HZ%(6;6FRULQJ6\VWHP his second transplant. After a shorter wait, he had his ago when he subbed for a couple of weeks in the second surgery. Friday Goodtimers League. That was after having not &RPHVHHRXUVSHFLDOV:HZLOODGYHUWLVHVSHFLDOVUHJXODUO\RQ The recovery period was tougher and longer; about seen Al for quite a few years, and yet when he walked RXUZHEVLWHDQGVHQGextra specials to anyone on our e-mail list. 4 months longer including physical therapy, and a up to me and greeted me it was like turning back ‘the 6HHRXUZHEVLWHIRUGHWDLOV three-month stay in the hospital on his back. Two hands of time.’ We reminisced all night about Morris years later he won the Morris County tournament All Plains Lanes, the old friends, etc. Will really miss him Events and singles with 800 (singles) and 2192 for as I am sure everyone will, not having him around 6FKRROV&DPSVDQG&RUSRUDWH*URXSV:HOFRPH nine games. anymore in our lives. Gone too soon and too young.” .LGV3DUWLHV %XPSHU%RZOLQJ While we are all grieving, we have to remember that And, finally, Ken Yokobosky: “Al and I have been )ULHQGO\)DPLO\$WPRVSKHUH Al Jones stole 30 extra years from the Reaper and in business together for 25 years. This is more than made a difference in so many lives. Our Metropolitan losing a business partner. It is losing a friend and 0LNH)XQWVFK±0DQDJHU Bowling Writers let me present Al with our Dick brother. He was a tough, witty person who will be -DVRQ2SSHOW±$VVLVWDQW0DQDJHU Battista Courageous Athlete Award, and while Al was missed. He battled cystic fibrosis, went through 2 -HDQ)XOPRUH±/HDJXH&RRUGLQDWRU thrilled to be so honored, he accepted it by citing his double lung transplants, and yet never questioned %RE%DO]DUHN±-XQLRU3URJUDP&RRUGLQDWRU friends and doctors; nothing about himself other than ‘why him?’ I am glad he is no longer trapped in his &DOOIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ gratitude. body and is free for the first time.”  On December 29th 2015, I had heard that Al was- February 17 - 23, 2016 SPORTS REPORTER 5

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Call for more information   )LQGXVDW)DFHERRNFRPRFHDQODQHV February 17 - 23, 2016 SPORTS REPORTER 7 AT JIB LANES Johnny Toscano 741 Tops Youth Travelers By Vince Albrecht John Petrovits III 752 MONTVALE, NJ – Leading the carnage of the plastic-coats was 16-year- FLUSHING, NY – John Petrovits III led the scoring in the Ted Guy Classic League blasting old North Rockland H.S. junior Johnny Toscano with 223-259-259-741, games of 226-257-269 for a high series of 752. raising the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League high average leader’s Tom Handley rolled 247-267-232-746, Wiliam Atksinson 234-238-269-741, Anthony Vittucci mark to 215.08. His Hi-Tor mates added enough thunder for the squad to 234-225-279-738, Matt Dugan 236-259-235-730, and Thomas Gelhans 216-230-277-723. edge City II in the finale, 1042-1036 and escape with four points. Dana Johnson 736 Brandon Smith tallied 248-208-628, Joseph Ardiri 216 and Nino Sparta FLUSHING, NY – Dana Johnson topped the scoring in the Ted Guy Classic League rolling games 201 for the New Yorkers. BC II’s anchor, Dickinson sophomore Matt of 225-268-243 for a high series of 736. Burzynski found the lane conditions suited his hi-speed southpaw deliv- Dee Minore shot 290-247-719, John Schmidt 225-213-269-707, John Petrovits III 257-219-227- ery and he blew the beleaguered pins off the deck into the pit with power 703, Will Atkinson 210-203-269-692, and Charile Iorio 216-277-690. games of 226-246-222-694. Arielle Wallace had 191 and both Jack Curillo 191-184 and Margaux Lesser 185-182 were substantially over Robert Vickers 735 their average to help BC II take total pinfall , 2979-2971. FLUSHING, NY – Robert Vickers led the scoring in the Friends and Family League rolling In the day’s highest scoring match, Fair Lawn and Holiday I rolled games of 236-244-255 for a high series of 735. fourteen deuces between them, with Fair Lawn coming away with five of Brett Lee shot 256-268-203-727, O Damon 280-248-723, Craig Bowden 226-257-709, and the seven points. Get a gander at these wild numbers. Holiday I – Alex Twone Williams 225-248-235-708. McGuire 224-207-270-701, Nick Cilento 211-259-663 [includes the rare conversion of the 7-10 split in game two!], Frank Magyar 212-209-215- 636 and Angela Dinallo 202; Fair Lawn – Matt Myers 265-639, Hassan Izzard 235-211-620, Tyler Nappi 269-616 and Hunter Perry 233-607. League leader Bowler City III won its sixth straight match, sweeping L o d i L a n e s past Boonton behind the firepower of Derek Lewandowski 231-227-648, David Grant 214-211-615 and Nick Reyes 225-204. Boonton’s Andrew Donnelly fired 258, his highest sanctioned game, giving him league best handicap single of 331; Teammate Rocco Pascale rolled a 162 tripli- 7HUKXQH$YH/RGL1- cate…now that’s consistency! Other action saw Holiday II take four  points from Bowler City I behind Tom Chamberlain 249-204-646, Jared Duncan 225-215-630 and Esteban Garcia 203; For BC I, Anthony Rizzo ZZZ/RGL/DQHVFRP 213-243-202-658 and Jonmikal Sepero 257-629. Montvale managed to earn four points from the vacancy as Michaella Raab fired 194 and Dan &RPLQJ8S« Sproviero 184. In closing, rumor has it that the plastic-coats are filing for  hazardous duty pay. )HE±%HUJHQ&RXQW\:RPHQ¶V7RXUQDPHQW West Milford, Wayne Valley Crowned  By Vince Albrecht 0DUFK %HUJHQ&RXQW\