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Vol. 72 No. 17 June 29 - July 5, 2011 50 cents Ron Mohr Won PBA Senior U.S. Open Willie Zammitto Blasted 299-825 Jerry Schneider - PBA Media Relations At Majestic Lanes LAS VEGAS, Nev. – After finish- ing second in last year’s Professional HOPELAWN, NJ - Willie Jeff Kubasak rolled 226-257- Bowlers Association Senior U.S. Zammitto took the spotlight to 279-762, Jay Pintus 268-222-258- Open presented by Suncoast, 2009 lead all competition in the 748, Eric Velazquez 257-245-246- Senior Player of the Year Ron Mohr Madison Park Men’s League at 748, Jeff Scire 244-266-235-745, of Eagle River, Alaska, returned to Majestic Lanes firing games of Frank Mazzella 237-246-214-697, win the sport’s most demanding 269 and 257 around a near perfect Rocco Grasso 247-247-200-694, Senior Tour tournament, at the 299 game to tally the sessions high Rob D’Onofrio 213-280-200-693, Suncoast Bowling Center, for his first series of 825. and Lisa Pallazzola 258-633. major title. Qualifying fourth for the stepladder Jun Roldan Rolled 300-847, finals, Mohr defeated PBA Hall of Famer and top qualifier Walter Ray Alex Kowalchuk 300 at Montvale Williams Jr., 246-189, in the champi- By Joe Rizzi onship match to also win his fifth career Senior Tour title. MONTVALE, NJ - Jun Roldan 212-714 for GDC. It was shortly after last year’s was the high scorer in the Bob Higgins' 268-215-244-727 Senior U.S. Open that Mohr had to Montvale Major League, bowling helped Bergen Batting Center miss the rest of the 2010 season to a fantastic 847 series on games of defeat Sole Savers, 19-11. Tom return to Alaska to care for his wife, 279, 268 and 300. His fine effort, Van Wort's 244-223-255-722 led Linda, who eventually passed away the highest series bowled in the Rite Way past GP's Restaurant, league this year, led Rick's Pro 20-10. in January as the result of complica- PBA Photo tions from surgery last year. Shop to a 17-13 victory over CZ's Rick Whitling bowled 227-214- “She was my guardian angel and Ron Mohr came from fourth qualifier to win collect the Eagle Pro Shop. 267-708 followed by Chris she was with me today,” Mohr said. wining the PBA Senior U.S. Open. Alex Kowalchuk also bowled a Jachens tossing 278-694, Chris “Both the support back home and out 300 game, finishing with a 696 Arbegast 258-685, Keith Krokus here on tour has been unbelievable and that has been to come from 67th place after the first round of quali- series. His effort led 263-684, Jeff Rovetto 234-681, very important to my success this year.” fying on Monday. BuddiesProShop.com to a 20-10 Rocky Durocher 248-680, Kevin In the opening stepladder match, Mohr defeated “It’s probably one of the biggest moves I’ve ever had victory over Team Ram Rod. Conroy 267-674, Kevin Mahon reigning Senior Player of the Year and PBA Hall of to make in a tournament,” Mohr said. “I was concerned Matt Rovetto bowled 209-290- 243-669, Toto Roldan 255-667, Famer Wayne Webb 265-258, thanks in large part to at that point but not overly worried,” Mohr said. “There 234-733, but despite his effort Andrew Hedaria 244-667, Mike converting a crucial 4-10 split in the sixth frame. Webb, was a lot of bowling left and I wasn’t that far out of the North Jersey Turf & Trim was Rovetto 266-663, Mike Funtsch who finished fourth, was trying to become the tourna- first cut (to 56 players) so I just made the adjustments defeated by GDC Contracting, 22- 227-659, Jeff Schuster 226-655, ment’s first three-time winner after returning to Senior and took it a day at a time which you have to do in a 8. Dave Hulsizer rolled 254-267- Chuck Ontal 257-651 and Chris Tour competition as the result of missing the first four marathon tournament like this.” 720 and Tony Mascio 265-237- Trembath 248-650. tournaments of the season recovering from knee sur- The Senior U.S. Open format is one of the most gery earlier this year. demanding in the sport. To get to the championship Mark Marton 821 at Parkway In the semifinal match, Mohr defeated 2009 PBA round a bowler must get through four qualifying rounds Elmwood Park, NJ – Mark Marton Rob Roman bowled 246-722, Jim Senior World Championship winner Harry Sullins of and three match play rounds for a total of 51 games. topped all bowlers with scores of Viola 247-714, Kurt Fritsch 254- Chesterfield Township, Mich., in a back-and-forth 220- As the Senior Tour heads into the second half of the sea- 257-278-286 for a high series of 821 704, Rob Byrd 249-695, Ed 211 match. Sullins, who won the Sun Bowl In The son Mohr now takes the lead in the Senior Player of the in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bakelaar 237-681, David Friedhoff Villages earlier in the season was trying for his third Year race over Williams. Mohr won the Senior Miller Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. 245-679, Chris Latham 234-676. Senior Tour title to go along with his five PBA Tour High Life Classic and also has second, third and fourth- wins, and finished third. place finishes this season. He avenged his second-place “In the semifinal match I made too much of an adjust- finish to Williams in the recent Senior Mark Roth Allentown Open where he lost in the title match 268-168. Joe Casale 300 at Farmingdale ment and threw a couple bad shots,” Mohr said. “I FARMINGDALE, NY – Joe Farmingdale Lanes. thought I was going to have to make more of a major “Walter’s the best out here and everyone kind of expects him to be the guy,” Mohr said. “It’s nice to Casale found the line and blasted Jay McCullough rolled 270-776 move after the first match but the transition really was- twelve strikes in a row for a 300 followed by Dan Rice 279-717, n’t that drastic for me so I just made a small couple become the top senior player in the world by winning the toughest tournament we bowl but right now I’m just game while rolling in the and Earl Holden 710. board adjustment and got back on track.” Thursday 3-Man League at The win was especially satisfying for Mohr who had going to enjoy the moment.” Steve Cassidy, Tom Wusyk 300 Shawn Aiello 300 at Holiday OAKLAND, NJ – Shawn Aiello 978, Eric Nilson 243-258-246- Gary Vicente 815 at North Arlington Bowl blasted a 300 game while contest- 919, Al Winkler 257-244-916, NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Gary Vicente had top score in Willis 278-749, Anthony Buonanno 279-741, John ing in the Heineken Summer Trio Eric Cornog 261-222-915, Bob the Sunday Morning Trios League at North Arlington Adams 258-738, Keith Beeh 257-733, Marc Osetec 265- League at Holiday Bowl. Lipinski 251-224-915, Andrew Bowl firing a 279 game for a high series of 815. Steve 729, Noah Lynch 258-729, Mike McCabe 290-724, Vince Babcick rolled games of Davidowicz 289-886, Mike Cassidy and Tom Wusyk each blasted a 300 game. Justin Sloan 258-723, Alton Jenkins 279-716, Chris 279, 240, and 258 that gave him Mullin 236-882, Mike Brenner Lewis Manigault rolled 269-784, Jay Judowski 269- Schanne 258-714, Mike Stella 245-710, Joe Collins 249- the session high series of 981and 256-881, Jason Cornog 258-881, 779, Scott Hild 269-769, Ken Carson 268-763, Danny 707, Joe Kowalski 258-704, Randy Battistus 278-702, he was followed by Charles and Joey Nelson 247-879. Palomino 297-754, Anthony Imbriano 278-753, Jackie Matt Priore 268-701, and Chris Garbode 256-700. Anderson tossing 246-233-277- 2 SPORTS REPORTER June 29 - July 5, 2011 Team USA Roster Set for Chris DeSouza World Women’s Championships Rolled 817 at By Lucas Wiseman - USBC Communications Zone Carolier ARLINGTON, Texas - The Team USA women's squad has been selected for the 2011 World Tenpin Bowling Association World NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Chris DeSouza topped the scoring in the Women's Championships and bowling fans will be able to watch Middlesex County Major League the action live on BOWL.com. at Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes The World Women's Championships are scheduled to take place Idle bowling thoughts. was the leader in sanctioned blasting games of 250-269-298 for Sept. 3-11 in Hong Kong and the United States Bowling Congress ...I happen to live near a 300 games with 22. He was fol- a high series of 817. will provide free live streaming of the event from start to finish. mountain, a little one, but one lowed by George Billick with Greg Tobias rolled 279-203-279- The United States will be represented by Carolyn Dorin-Ballard 761, Ron Alberti 214-289-257- that does have plenty of 17, Dick Weber at 16 and Lindy of Keller, Texas, Liz Johnson of Cheektowaga, N.Y., Kelly Kulick 760, Dawn Cerasani 289-234-233- wildlife. So it's no surprise Faragalli with 14. The only dif- of Union, N.J., Stefanie Nation of Grand Prairie, Texas, Shannon 756, Ray Smarsh 250-228-267- when you see an animal here or ference now is that those num- O'Keefe of Arlington, Texas, and Shannon Pluhowsky of Kettering, 745, TJ Vangorden 237-239-269- there. But one morning I was bers were for a career and sim- Ohio. 745, Tony Ament 257-242-243- up early and there on my lawn, ilar numbers currently posted With a combined 43 years on Team USA, the six players will 742, Keith Beeh 204-234-299- a little lawn, pranced 9 large are for a year. bring a wealth of experience to the event as they look to bring 737, Jeff Rechter 246-268-212- wild turkeys. In less than 20 ...The determination of pro or home the coveted five-player team event gold medal. Team USA 726, Tom Girdley 244-258-221- minutes the gathering had amateur remains confusing. has finished second in the event three consecutive times. 723, John Paris 237-233-248-718, increased to 19. My bowling The only sure thing is that if "This is one the strongest, most experienced teams we have ever Russ Wiltsey 257-268-717, Bruce side of my brain quickly calcu- you are a member of the fielded to compete in the World Women's Championships," Team Camp 243-215-256-714, Bob lated that if I was bowling those Professional Bowlers USA head coach Rod Ross said. "It was difficult to narrow down Crandall, Sr. 236-239-235-710, 19 gobblers would have trans- Association, you are indeed our roster to just six players because we had six other players on Ryan Friend 277-246-705, Chuck lated into 57 strikes. classified as a pro. the team who were just as deserving to represent the United Burt 279-216-210-705, Rudy ...The best motto ever used in …A very palatial estate in States." Johnson 247-212-246-705, Bob bowling was the simple one of New Jersey has been on sale for At the most recent World Women's Championships in 2009 in Kontra 278-227-703, Pete Danyo, bring a friend. If every bowler, a mere $19.5 million. The Las Vegas, Nation won the singles gold medal, the lone gold medal Jr. 254-238-211-703, and Kevin even now and then, brought impressive digs have practically in the event for the U.S. team that year. In 2007, O'Keefe claimed Harrity 257-207-238-702. along a friend to bowl, and everything, and if you're a the singles gold. maybe join or rejoin a league, it bowler with bucks, the deciding Bowling fans around the world will be able to watch all qualify- wouldn't be long before the factor could be the two lane ing rounds, semifinals and finals live on BOWL.com and the cov- bowlers would need more cen- bowling center on the property. erage will be available on demand as well. The live streaming cov- Cee Derricott, ters. ...Glad to see the emphasis in erage is a partnership between USBC, WTBA, the Hong Kong Noah Lynch, ...Behind every star bowler is bowling is back on the sport Tenpin Bowling Congress and BowlingDigital.com. an instructor who claims side of the game. Over the Ken Carson 300 there's a good instructor behind years, dozens of top bowling HUGH MILLER JOINS every star bowler. Yet nothing is writers have endorsed such At North Arlington more exasperating than a thinking. PBA MILLIONAIRE’S CLUB NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Cee bowler who can instruct well, ...Why do we call it the "foul" With his 16th-place finish and check for $1,800 in the PBA Senior Derricott, Noah Lynch, and Ken and won't, unless it is a bowler line? Why not call it the "fair" U.S. Open, Seattle’s Hugh Miller has become the 40th member of Carson each blasted a 300 game in who can't teach, and does. line. the “PBA Millionaire’s Club” with a career total of $1,001,441.66. the Sunday Morning Trios League ...Award programs are impor- ...If you tire of hearing so The 54-year-old left-hander reached the $1 million milestone at North Arlington Bowl. Derricott tant, and after a century of pro- many problems in the doings of after bowling in a combined total of 778 PBA events (503 PBA also had high series with 804, moting various award pro- athletes who command mega- Tour, 232 PBA Regional, 43 Senior Tour and nine Senior Lynch also rolled a 298 game, and grams by various groups for a buck salaries, take pride in the Regional) while winning a total of 42 titles (seven PBA Tour, 32 Carson tallied a 769 set. wide variety of bowlers, care off lane activities of top pro Regional, one Senior Tour and two Senior Regional). Tom Jordan rolled 290-762, Gary must be taken when awards are bowlers, mostly more giving Vicente 278-762, Randy Battistus eliminated. On the outside most than taking. 268-760, Joe Kowalski 278-752, bowlers try not to show emo- ...The psychiatrist happily Keith Dobres 268-746, Scott Hild tion when they receive awards, informed his bowler patient Sports Reporter 266-742, John Ross 277-740, Joe but inside they're bursting with that he was now cured. "That's Collins 256-738, Rob pride. Have you ever visited some cure," said the bowler. Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough Mockenhaupt 278-725, Alton any bowler's home or business "When I first came here I was and not seen a trophy, plaque Walter Ray Williams Jr. Now Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 Jenkins 247-725, Mike McCabe 268-724, Chris Schanne 279-722, or emblem on display? I'm just another nobody Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant John Adams 247-711, Al-Torre ...Back in 1970 Elvin Mesger bowler." Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia Hooper 258-710, John Loguidace Contributing Writers 258-709, Giles Ward 245-708, Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor Steve Cassidy 256-707, Justin Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy Sloan 256-705, Jose Cabrera, Jr. "Twenty years from now you will be more disap- Pat McDonough Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi 258-705, and Danny Palomino pointed by the things that you didn't do than by the For information regarding advertising, 266-702. ones you did do. subscriptions, or editorial content call: So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. (201)865-5363 Explore. Fax: (201) 865-6246 Dream. Discover." - E-mail - [email protected] Mark Twain Sports Reporter P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 June 29 - July 5, 2011 SPORTS REPORTER 3

Joan Taylor’s JOAN TAYLOR HONORED WITH BOWLING Ten Pin Rap.... WRITERS LUBY HALL OF FAME AWARD Pioneer Bill Bunetta to be posthumously honored with Alberta Crowe It is always a thrill when you roll that first 300 or 800, but to do it in a tournament is even greater. Pair that with being a female, and Meritorious Service Award having nearly died in September of 2009. Kelly Kulick, Walter Ray Williams Jr. Named Bowlers of the Decade All of these describe Glenna Crockett, Hackensack, who along with area top bowler Val Johannessen won the Scratch Doubles division ARLINGTON, Texas - The Bowling Writers Association of America veteran scribe Joan Taylor of East of the recently concluded Morris County USBC WBA tournament at Stroudsburg, Penn., received the 2011 Luby Hall of Fame Award and bowling pioneer Bill Bunetta was hon- Boonton Lanes. And oh yes, Glenna posted her first 800 series that ored posthumously with the Alberta Crowe Meritorious Service Award. The awards were presented during day. the Columbia Awards dinner Tuesday evening, June 28, as a highlight of Internatiol Bowl Expo, at the This seasoned bowler of 28 years developed severe ulcerative coli- Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. tis with a hematoma and went by ambulance to Mt. Sinai Hospital in The Luby Hall of Fame Award, named after the late publisher and USBC Hall Famer (Meritorious New York. The next day, September 11, a specialist performed emer- Service, '74) Mort Luby, is presented annually to a recipient who has made a distinguished contribution to gency surgery. Additionally he had to do a hysterectomy to make print, broadcast, telecast or photographic coverage of bowling over an extended period of years. room for what’s known as an ileostomy. This is where the small The Alberta Crowe Meritorious Service Award is presented to an individual or organization for outstand- intestine is rerouted, and waste materials go into an ileostomy bag on ing long-term accomplishments in and for the sport of bowling. The award, encompassing the BWAA's the outside of the patient. Four days after that she had her spleen John O. Martino Award and the National Women Bowling Writers' Jo Ettien Lieber Award is named after removed. For the next four months, she had to wear the ileostomy Alberta E. Crowe, former president of the WIBC and member of the USBC Hall of Fame (Meritorious bag “Basically I was out of bowling for the entire season, and I lost Service, '82), and BPAA Hall of Fame (Lerner Award '80). 60 pounds,” she said. “This past summer I did a lot of practicing. I Joan Taylor has covered bowling at all levels of the sport and business for 35 years and is a current mem- used a 13-pound ball, and since I love bowling so much, it motivat- ber of the BWAA board of directors. ed me to get my form and muscles back. I had to learn how to bowl Bill Bunetta, who passed away in March, 2010 at age 90, was a bowling legend. He was a charter mem- all over again.” And with super coach Tom Jordan, she not only re- ber of the Professional Bowlers Association, owned six world championships and is in 8 halls of fame. His learned the game, but also joined three leagues: Bowler City, Hudson only PBA tour title came in 1960 at Fairless Hills, Pa. Bunetta was known as "The Professor" because of Lanes and Eagle Rock. his vast knowledge of the game of bowling and his great ability to teach the game. In 1995 he was the old- Now back to the Morris County tournament. Glenna had no idea est bowler in history to roll back-to-back 300 games. she had a shot at an octo-series. She wondered why people were Kelly Kulick and Walter Ray Williams Jr. will also be honored at the awards banquet after being named cheering when she got the first “hit” (strike) in the tenth frame of her BWAA Female and Male Bowler of the Decade for their bowling accomplishments. third game. But after posting 279, 255 and 269 the numbers spoke for themselves, for an 803 total. She vindicated her previous high of 797 when she left “Greek Church” on a fill ball. Prior to getting ill, Glenna had taken the last ten years to amp up Travis Tilley 300 at Majestic her game with a Borden-Yokobosky bowling camp. She credits HOPELAWN, NJ – Travis Tilley blasted a 300 game in the Raritan Bay Men’s League at Majestic Lanes. buddy James Cloud for getting her into bowling, and she quickly Glenn Mohr rolled 223-267-259-749, Gabe Ferrari 245-267-222-734, Joey Weisensetin 247-258-223- developed a passion for the game and sport. She still bowls with 728, Luis Gomez 255-260-706, Nick Cascone 234-224-245-703, Nelson Alves 225-245-229-699, Joe Cloud. Cannata 203-235-259-697, and Harriet Deppe 202-225. She dedicated her achievement to her late father, John, who died three years ago. Glenna has already posted seven 300 games, and now this 800 series, so her bowling goals have been met. You could Ryan Sweeney Raps 258 Nikki Arrigo, at 13 yrs old, say her only goal is to remain healthy and enjoy her one passion: bowling. In Stan Niemiec Danny Bivin, 14, Share Other top winners in the county women’s tournament were: Team Event, Handicap: The Bowling Stones; Kimberly Oliveira Youth Travel League North Arlington Honors (582), Kerry Henry (395), Karen O. Shaw (628) and Victoria By Vince Albrecht By Vince Albrecht Goncalves (720). Team Event, scratch: Terri Baldwin’s Team: HACKENSACK, NJ – It was position week NORTH ARLINGTON , NJ – Nikki Arrigo is on a roll, Heather Sweeney, 585, Terri Baldwin, 661, Linda Rose, 679 and for the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League and blasting an impressive 213-582 as the 13-year-old led Jacqui Reese, 684. pacesetting Bowler City I rode 14-year-old the A Girls past 4 T’s Laneside II, 5-2. Nikki shared Doubles, handicap: Carol Chadwick and Nidia Haneveld, 1509. Ryan Sweeney’s 258, John Draney’s 235 and Bowler of the Week honors with 14-year-old Danny Singles Event, Handicap: Isabella M. Elliott, 800. Singles, scratch: Ryan Perez’ 220 to turn aside Fair Lawn I’s Bivin whose 214-584 was his best this season. Danny’s Kelly Kulick, 762. challenge, 2715-2614. For Fair Lawn, 11-year- effort propelled his team to a sweep of the Cardinals and All Events Class A: Kelly Kulick, 2161. Class B: Isabella M. old Steven Plaszky bombed the plastic-coats a share of fourth place. Pacesetting 18 And A Half Elliott, 1940. Class C: Liz A. Christensen, 1625. Class D: Julie K. with 225 and teammate Simon Lezaja, who had exploded with league high 487-1272 in taking two of Mills, 1404. the afternoon’s best threesome with 596, scored three from second place 4 T’s Laneside I; 16-year-old a middle game 219. Bobby Manella contributed a 211 for the victors while * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fair Lawn II, led by 14-year-old Jake Rollins’ young Taylor Horniacek tallied three games above aver- According to Morris County USBC WBA Director Carol 210, Justin Floyd’s 196 and 11-year-old Tyler age for 4 T’s I. Chadwick, this year’s 600 Club tournament-within-a-tournament Nappi’s 179, took over second place by sweep- Elsewhere, in a well-played match, Team Awesome II was a rousing success. ing short-staffed Montvale whose best scores outlasted the third place Mega Monkeys, 1026-1004, Cashers were: came from Bobby McCarthy 207 and Claire snaring the middle game by a mere four pins, 335-331; Team Division A: Jacqueline Theriault, 804, $100 followed by Rieser 190. In the battle of 13-year-olds, Margaret Ziobro closed Terri Gerardi, 748, Dawn Palmer, 735, Carol Ann Grant, 732, Wayne Hills’ junior Ryan Kattine fired 232- with an above mark 144 for the winners while the Mega Linda Klusick, 716, Marisa DelSordi, 713 and Beverly Stewart. 586, 13-year-old Joe Malyack 215 and Jeremy Monkeys’ Sam Passaro topped out with 154. G-Force For Doubles Division A: Nidia Haneveld, 785, $100 followed Scott 214 as Holiday took all three from took five points from the Bottlecaps behind 10-year-old by Dawn Palmer, 745, Sharon Papini, 742, Linda Rose, 738, Bowler City II; notable for BC II were 11- Kyle Sanzo who bowled progressively better in his Carol Chadwick, 724 and Carol Ann Grant, 724. Singles Division year-old Robert Jeune and 13-year-old James three games. A: Marisa DelSordi, 766, $100 followed by Nidia Haneveld, 757 Kane, both of whom scored over average Heading the juniors this week were Danny Bivin +68, and Jennifer Dunklin, 719. games. Nikki Arrigo +53, Sam Passaro +49, Margaret Ziobro Other cashers were: Team Division B: Marie Liss, 688; Doubles Boys’ season high sets to date include Jake +43, Bobby Manella +35, Tara Horniacek +33 and Division B: Vicky Rossy, 689, and Singles Division B, Sharon Rollins 747, Jaylin Floyd 737 and Brian Taylor Horniacek +18. Fine shooting by the adults Robins, 696. O’Flaherty 733; girls’ highs are Claire Rieser included Tommy Horniacek 268-706, Joe Cauwels 276- 533, Tiana Warren 527 and Shannon Rossi 474. 704 and Tim Bray 258-688. 4 SPORTS REPORTER June 29 - July 5, 2011

New Brochure Is Online For August Anthony Pepe Wins PBA East Region Military Handicap Howell Lanes Open Team, Singles & Doubles Tournament! By Russ Mills - PBA East Region Director | This summer event has grown in each of its first 3 years and we are expecting another great turnout as plans are now in place for the 4th HOWELL, N.J. – Anthony In the Round of 8 (best of annual August Military Handicap Team/Singles/Doubles tournament at Pepe of Elmhurst, N.Y., defeat- three games, losers eliminated Sam's Town in Las Vegas! This year's dates are August 22nd - 25th. ed Joe Paluszek of Bensalem, and earned $750 each): You can view and print the new brochure now. Visit www.high- Pa., with a score of 224-211, to Pepe def. Ryan Shafer, roller.com or www.militarybowlingchampionships.com. Or, call us toll win the Professional Bowlers Horseheads, N.Y., 2-0. free at 1-800-257-6179, or click this link http://www.high- Association (PBA) East Region Paluszek def. Vinny roller.com/brochures.html. Howell Lanes Open at Howell D’Ambrosio III, Staten Island, • THE FIRST 20 TEAMS ENTERED - EACH PLAYER Lanes last week. N.Y., 2-0. RECEIVES A FREE HIGH ROLLER WINDBREAKER! The win was Pepe’s 2nd as a Conroy def. Tommy Gollick, Roto Grip is the Presenting Sponsor and will sell high performance non-member of the PBA and as Oberlin, Pa., 2-1. balls to the contestants for only $100 each! Then Roto Grip will add a non-member he is not credit- Anderson def. John Furey, East money to the purse for each ball sold! ed with a PBA regional title. Windsor, N.J., 2-0. The event features 4-person team, singles & doubles. Each team must Last season, he paired with In the Round of 16 (best of five contain at least 2 members with a military background: Veterans, PBA member Alex Cavagnaro games, losers eliminated and Retired or Active Duty. Each team can also contain up to 2 spouses, to win a member/non-member earned $650 each): dependants or guests. doubles tournament. Pepe PBA Photo Pepe def. Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Each team bowls Team, Doubles & Singles events as part of the $160 earned $2,500 for the win while Neil Feingold, proprietor of Howell Hill, Pa., 3-0. per player entry fee. There are re-entry squads available for each event Paluszek earned $1,300 as the Lanes and champion Anthony Pepe. Paluszek def. Darren Andretta, as well so you can mix and match players! runner-up. New Hyde Park, N.Y., 3-0. There are special prizes for mixed and senior teams and also some Pepe defeated John Conroy of Mahopac, N.Y., Conroy def. Shawn Aiello, Hawthorne, N.J., 3-0. scratch prizes as well! There is also an optional All Events purse and 207-192, and Paluszek defeated Charles Anderson Anderson def. Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y., 3-1. Optional Mixed Doubles and Sweepers. of Sloatsburg, N.Y., 192-157, in the semifinal Shafer def. David Kneas., Annapolis, Md., 3-0. Call Sam's Town now to book your room at 1-877-593-5933 and get round. D’Ambrosio def. Jason Stadtler, Cherry Hill, N.J., nightly rates as low as $26! Conroy and Anderson each earned $950 as 3-1. If you are looking to get on a team, call us toll free at 1-800-257-6179 semifinal round losers. Gollick def. Sam Maccarone, Sewell, N.J., 3-2. as there are always teams looking for an additional bowler. Furey def. Tommy Dakouvanos, Belford, N.J., 3-2. June 29 - July 5, 2011 SPORTS REPORTER 5 6 SPORTS REPORTER June 29 - July 5, 2011

Support BVL at the Women's and Open Championships PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Heading to Syracuse or Reno to test your skills at the Women's Championships or the Open? There's a brand new opportunity for you to support our U.S. active duty and veteran service men and women through BVL while you bowl! Darryl Newell 757 It's easy to do: simply check out the USBC Sports Store on the premises. Once there, you can boost the HOPELAWN, NJ – Darryl Newell paced the scoring in the Tuesday spirits of America's heroes through a $1, $5, $10, or $20 donation to BVL via cash, check, or credit card. Doubles League firing a 268 game for a high series of 757. Those women bowling in Syracuse will receive a BVL decal which can be applied to a map in the squad Dave Hanft shot 289-696, Harry Franz 279-754, and Linda Bogers 204. room, indicating their hometown. Alice Bednarik rolled 233-606 in the Chatham Collisionettes League. "We would love to see the BVL logo all over the map!" commented BVL Board Chair Darlene Baker. "We know that USBC bowlers appreciate the sacrifices of those who have served our country, and this is a great way to show it. Ben Geffken 721 "This opportunity is especially poignant at this time in our country's history, continued Baker. "As we are MADISON, NJ- In the Friday Classic League Ben Geffken rolled 268- here together, enjoying the fun and camaraderie of our sport, we know that thousands of young men and 721, Joey Parisi 259-679, Bill Campesi 269-676, and Joy Wona 224- women are putting their lives on the line for us a half a world away. Putting that 'drop in the bucket' can 607. mean so much when we work through BVL." In the Ladies Trio League Lies’l Apgar took the top spot with 256-619, Liz McKissock 219, and Bea Reinacher 216. Andrew Stephens rolled 245, Harry Franz 226, and Bill Phair 223 in 2011 USBC Senior Masters the Thursday Mixed League. Headed for Columbus, Ohio Lies’l Apgar 702 ARLINGTON, Texas - For the The Senior Masters is modeled ing. Prizes will be awarded based MADISON, NJ – Lies’l Apgar rolled 255-702, Marisa Del Sordi 235, first time in more than a decade, after the long-running USBC pinfall for the first three rounds and Elaine Wilson 212 in the Ladies Trio League. the United States Bowling Masters and is a test of patience (15 games), and the cash ratio will Congress Senior Masters is head- and endurance. All competitors be 1:4. Carol Grant 233 ed east, and the 2011 edition is will bowl 15 qualifying games "We're excited about the upcom- MADISON, NJ – Carol Grant rolled 233, Elaine Wilson 223, and slated for the recently-renovated over three days, and the top 63 ing Senior Masters, and we hope Marisa Del Sordi 222 in the Ladies Trios League. Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl in players then will join Webb in the to attract some new bowlers with Lori Pucek rolled 220 in the Chatham Collisionettes League. Columbus, Ohio. double-elimination match-play both the location and the new The event will be held July 31- bracket. Match play will consist of Super Senior Prize Fund," said Aug. 6 and kicks off the second three-game matches with total USBC Managing Director of half of the 2011 Professional pins determining the winner. Tournaments Brian Lewis. "We've Bowlers Association Senior Tour Bowling fans should plan to welcomed feedback from our season. More than 300 of the catch all of the action as it unfolds. bowlers and made changes that we sport's top professional and ama- The event is expected to be added hope will help make the event suc- teur players age 50 and older are to USBC's live streaming schedule cessful and memorable." expected to converge on the 48- and will be broadcast on For more information on the lane center to compete for a prize BOWL.com. Senior Masters, visit fund of up to $125,000. In 2010, more than 40 percent of BOWL.com/seniormasters. Newly-elected USBC Hall of the field was older than 60, so Famer Wayne Webb is the tourna- there will be an exciting new ment host and defending champi- option for those players to earn on. He claimed the 2010 title on extra prize money in 2011. For an GGOO BBOOWWLL the way to PBA Senior Player of additional $50, bowlers 60 and the Year honors with a win over older will have a shot at the Super PBA legend and Senior Tour Senior Prize Fund during qualify- Rookie of the Year Walter Ray Williams Jr. "It's such an incredible opportu- nity to be able to bring the USBC and the professional bowlers into our center," said Webb, a PBA Hall of Famer who owns 20 PBA Tour titles and five Senior Tour wins, including three majors. "And it's great that we're on this side of the Mississippi this year. I think we'll pull a whole new crowd of bowlers to join the bowlers we already have." Entries already are rolling in for the 2011 Senior Masters, and par- ticipants can take advantage of a simple online registration process by visiting BOWL.com/senior- masters. Contested for the first time in 1993, the USBC Senior Masters has been held in Nevada (Reno and Las Vegas) on 10 occasions, Tucson, Ariz., and Akron, Ohio, three times each and one time apiece in Florida and Oklahoma in 1994 and 1993, respectively. June 29 - July 5, 2011 SPORTS REPORTER 7 Mike Simeone Rick Guevarra Blasted 300-868 At Lodi Lanes Wins NABI LODI, NJ – Rick Guevarra earned top honors in the Saturday 5 Stars SYOSSET, NY - Mike Simeone Mixed League firing games of 300-279-289 for a high series of 868. won his first NABI title at the Thomas Twist III rolled 288-749, Chuck Ontal 297, John Montagna Syosset Lanes event. 796, Abigal Reyes 245-259-684, and Jennifer McCaffrey 235-689. For his 1st place win Simeone collected $500, the Championshp Plaque and entry into the TOC. Jeff Nemeth 300 at Majestic 2nd place went to Ron Hatchett for a $200 payday and entry into HOPELAWN, NJ – Jeff Nemeth blasted a 300 game in the Knights of the TOC followed by, 3rd place Columbus League at Majestic Lanes. Cary Fishman earning $100 and John Baginsky rolled 255-236-262-753, Bill Larsen 243-2432-262- 4th place Steve Williams good for 748, Cid Stentella 257-245-670, Mark Makwinski 204-222-206-632, $80, 5th place Howard Towers and John Shimko 223-209-618. $70 and 6th place Paul Pzena $60 Junior Team USA Roster USBC Set for PABCON By Lucas Wiseman - USBC Communications Deadline Notice ARLINGTON, Texas - Eight of the top youth bowlers in the country Deadline to Apply for USBC will travel to the Dominican Republic in July to represent Junior Team 2012-13 Board of Directors USA at the 2011 Pan American Bowling Confederation Youth and Youth Committee Championships. ARLINGTON, Texas – The dead- The event, which will be broadcast live on BOWL.com by the United line to submit applications for States Bowling Congress, will be held in Santiago, Dominican Republic, positions on the 2012-13 United from July 16-23 and features countries in the American Zone competing States Bowling Congress Board of in singles, doubles, trios, team, all-events and match-play Masters. Directors and Youth Committee is The U.S. girls roster includes Elise Bolton of Merritt Island, Fla., September 1, 2011. Jessica Earnest of Vandalia, Ill., Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, N.Y., “USBC is built on strong volun- and Kaitlin Quinn of Livonia, N.Y. On the boys side, Junior Team USA will be represented by Marshall teer leadership,” USBC President Kent of Yakima, Wash., Kyle King of Glendale, Ariz., Andrew Koff of Darlene Baker said. “I encourage Miami and EJ Tackett of Huntington, Ind. anyone with a love of bowling and Junior Team USA will look to continue the success it had at the last a strong professional background PABCON Youth Championships, conducted in Bogota, Colombia, in to apply for consideration.” 2009. That squad captured eight gold medals, eight silver medals and Applications for the USBC three bronze medals for a total of 19 medals. The boys and girls teams Board of Directors will be both medaled in every event. reviewed by the Nominating USBC will provide free live streaming of the event from start to finish Committee. The Nominating on BOWL.com. The specific schedule will be announced at a later date. Committee will then recommend a Junior Team USA will also compete in the Lee Evans Tournament of slate of candidates to delegates the Americas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from July 31-Aug. 6. ahead of the USBC Convention, Representing Junior Team USA will be Earnest, McEwan, Matt Gasn of scheduled for April 25-28, 2012 in Laurel, Md., and Scott Boyle of Salida, Calif. Arlington, Texas. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling Congress, For the 2012 election, the as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the Nominating Committee will slate future of the sport, provides programs and services to more than two up to two candidates for each of million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience. the four positions open for elec- The interactive home of USBC is BOWL.com. Go to tion. Candidates may also run twitter.com/USBC for the fastest USBC headlines. from the floor. The process for nominations to the USBC Youth Committee will not change for 2012. The USBC Youth Paul Douvas 299-791 at Hanover Committee assists in promoting EAST HANOVER, NJ - Paul Douvas blasted games of 257 and 235 and governing youth components around a near perfect 299 game for a 791 high series while rolling in the of the organization. West Morris Men’s Thursday Night League at Hanover Lanes. Prospective candidates can find Romeo Lerro also had a high 700 series posting a 722 on games of links to the applications for down- 228, 265 and 279. load at BOWL.com/board. You Leroy Cook tossed a 734 set followed by Neil Pallotta with a 725, Joe can also click here for applications Thorpe 715 and Tim Panek 706. or to apply online. United States Bowling Congress The United States Bowling If you don’t see the Congress, as the national govern- ing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, Sports Reporter provides programs and services to Where you bowl...... more than two million adult and youth members and enhances the ...... ask them to get it! bowling experience. 8 SPORTS REPORTER June 29 - July 5, 2011 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Frank Mazzella 789 San Angotti 755 Bob Joseph 710 HOPELAWN, NJ – Frank Mazzella led the Madison Park HOPELAWN, NJ – Sal Angotti led the scoring in the HOPELAWN, NJ – Bob Joseph led the scoring in the Men’s League firing games of 267-278-244 for a high 789. Garden State Mixed League firing games of 232-268-255 Atlantic City Trios League firing games of 223-262-225 Jeff Scire rolled 244-247-266-757, Bob Hanel 226-258- for a high series of 755. for a high series of 710. 264-748, Darian LeMay 279-239-209-727, Rocco J. Grasso James McMillon rolled 2002-68-248-715, Elio Carrasco Erick Kerekes rolled 276-210-673, Joseph Krupinski 237-236-254-727, Neal A. Linder 214-257-240-711, 258-220-233-711, Jose Medina 247-268-710, Bill Slattery 213-224-231-668, Mike Rodriguez 229-245-664, Ralph Matthew Manenty 202-258-246-706, Anthony Fontana 215-223-209-647, Kyle Jannuzzi 257-202-643, Kathleen Doerfler 214-207-236-657, and Chris Krupinski 238- 269-237-200-706, Jaime Mugnone 259, Pete Tirado 204- Pranio 202-256-630, and Nicole Melchior 206-215-209-630 629. 279-700, and John Kaminski 267-226-206-699 John Baginsky 735 In the Thursday Nite Mixed League Andrew Smith In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League Don M. Hellhake HOPELAWN, NJ – John Baginsky led the scoring in the rolled 226-237-204-667, Matt Cestone 224, Cindy rolled 202-227-200-629, Kevin Kennelly 204-224, and Gemini Towing League firing games of 255-257-223 for a Dunphy 235, and Vinny Medvetz 223. Rolando Vazquez 214-203. high series of 735. Jeff Roberts rolled 207-257-645, Dan Wolf 225-616, Sal Angotti 299-738 Joe Herber rolled 246-238-234-718, Oscar Ghigliotty 205- Anthony Scutari 213-213-615, Debbie Ewanciw 234, HOPELAWN, NJ – Sal Angotti led the scoring in the 224-223-662, Warren Taureck 236-241-651, Ron Tanko and Tom Vickery 257. Family League firing games of 299-224-215 for a high 235-621, and Jennifer Caval 237. Paul Harney 697 series of 738. In the Bank League John Sidorko shot 206-226-600, and HOPELAWN, NJ – Paul Harney led the scoring in the Dan Pawelek rolled 257-248-676, Joe Bloodgood 202- David Sidorko 223. Tuesday Nite Trios League firing games of 203-235-259 225-235-662, Steve Venito 212-214-619, Eric Applegate Sean Williams 724 for a high series of 697. 242, and Susan Bobrowski 218. HOPELAWN, NJ – Sean Williams paced the scoring in the Matthew Manenty rolled 223-279-684, Justin Rocco Fortunato 759 Sunday Nite Mixed League firing games of 213-233-278 McDougald 207-241-632, and Charlene Martino 205- Raritan Bay Men’s League firing games of 279-267-213 for a high series of 724. 213-216-634. for a high series of 759. Rich Nieratka rolled 243-233-206-682, Laure Perez 200- Michael Morris 696 Ed Hayes, Jr. rolled 215-269-211-695, Lee Kay 214-264- 233-223-656, Aaron Williams 2092-34-211-654, John HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael Morris led the scoring in the 214-692, Nelson F. Alves 231-223-233-687, Joey Delgado 228-222-638, and Elio Carrasco 202-201-218-621. NJ Turnpike League firing games of 254-230-212 for a Weisenstein 221-226-235-682, Matt J. Scala 221-226-682, high series of 696. Brian Dudek 221-266-682, and Tiffany Newbury 237-232- Bob Banko 690 HOPELAWN, NJ- Bob Banko led the scoring in the Drew Rucinski rolled 226-221-639, Pat Jones 235-615, 641. and Dave Calamito 226. Dave Sabin 773 Knights of Columbus League firing games of 262-247 for a high series of 690. David Andriola 693 HOPELAWN, NJ- Dave Sabin led the scoring in the Cid Stentella rolled 225-237-225-687, Jeff Nemeth 226-257- HOPELAWN, NJ – David Andriola led the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 247-259- 202-685, Joe Grossi 200-210-251-661, and Bill Larsen 279-658. Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 236-235-222 267 for a high series of 773. for a high series of 693. David Smith rolled 258-257-254-769, Michael Consiglio Nick Guarini 695 HOPELAWN, NJ – Nick Guarini led the Friday Nite Mixed Glenn Aiello rolled 221-215-229-665, Nick Guarneri 234-247-288-769, Rich Nicholls 245-266-253-764, Marty 225-244-664, Richard Funk III 266-203-657, Melissa Kowalczyk 268-228-254-750, Ken Nagy 268-245-234-747, League firing games of 234-245-216 for a high 695. Richard Funk III rolled 201-224-214-639, Rob Williams Hertenberger 257, Paul Woitowicz 231-242-651, Rob Jason Paro 258-216-269-745, Mike Vamos 204-227-299- Morris 291-211-213-643, and Rocco Fortunato 236-214- 730, and Brian Lynch 267-247-211-725. 203-210-221-634, Dan Krakowski 229-215-632, and Kenny Anderson 237-632. 639. In the Tuesday Nite Trios League Justin B McDougald In the His & Hers League Jim Hrasna rolled 236-243- rolled 245-233-210-688, Paul Harney 212-228, and Dan DeBenedetto 713 215-694, Kyle Jannuzzi 225-245-224-694, Don Anione Charlene Martino 215. HOPELAWN, NJ – Dan DeBenedetto led the scoring in the 218-2125-257-690, Tom Poulos 249-247-690, Dennis Dennis Mega 730 Monday Madness League firing games of 258-223-232 for DeCrosta 234-211-238-683, Carmine Latin 201-278- HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Mega led the Garden Mixed a high series of 713. 670, Shelly Jacques 223, and Bill Smith 217-247-690. League firing 217-254-259 for a high series of 730. Kevin Adriano rolled 202-212-267-681, Kyle Jannuzzi rolled 236-225-246-707, Elio Carrasco 269- Andrew Dobish 216-207-605, Frank Scaglione 235-696, Jose Medina 217-213-232-662, John Stasi 247- 220, and Michael Kelly 205. 219-659, Marlane Joback 200-215- 236-651, and Bill Slattery 213-234- 633. Dorien Soto 711 HOPELAWN, NJ – Dorien Soto led the scoring in the Thursday Nite Mixed League firing games of 218- 205-288 for a high series of 711. Vinny Medvetz rolled 222-231- 228-681, Scott Akalewicz 253-211- 626, and Rollin E. Ball 621. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League Don Hellhake rolled 244- 244-672, Paul Newman 225, and Barbara Skokan 227. Michael Garcia 692 HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael Garcia led the Gemini Towing League fir- ing games of 226-279 for a high series of 692. Bob Stevens rolled 214-243-652, Art Jakubczak 235-213-647, and Brian Petratta 235. In the Winter Senior Citizens League Rich Rowley rolled 215- 216-603, Larry Johnson 212, Jerry Petti 204, and Mary Dosilk 201.