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Vol. 70 No. 40 December 9 - 15, 2009 50 cents Ron Caggiano Blasted 300 Bill O’Neill Wins First Career PBA Title At Majestic Lanes Shannon Pluhowsky Earns Her Second

HOPELAWN, NJ – Ron Caggiano 268-767, Glenn Mohr, Jr. 217- PBA Women’s Series Title fired a 300 game along with 280-246-743, Rami Ahmed 289- ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Training Center in games of 202 and 258 for a 760 256-733, Ed Hayes, Jr. 222-251- After four years and 81 Arlington, Texas. series in the Middlesex County 257-730, Bob Balogh 264-233- tournaments, Bill With a berth in the Classic League at Majestic Lanes. 229-726, Ken Horvath 248-246- O’Neill of upcoming PBA World Nelson Alves blasted 269-232- 225-719, and Travis Tilley 247- Southampton, Pa., shed Championship finals 268-769, Don Richard 278-221- 257-213-717. his “can’t miss” label also secured, O’Neill and defeated Ronnie said he will be more than Russell of Indianapolis, ready for the live ESPN Lenny Frost Hit 300-793 205-192, to win his first telecast on Sunday, Dec. Lumber Liquidators 13, at Northrock Lanes At Holiday Bowl PBA Tour title in the in Wichita, Kan. PBA Chameleon O’Neill earned his OAKLAND, NJ – Lenny Frost Jack Baldwin shot 267-755, Tom Championship at chance at the Chameleon earned top honors in the Tuesday Stellingwerf 752, Brian Dehartong Thunderbowl Lanes. PBA LLC photo Championship match by Early Men’s League at Holiday 736, Tim Fitzgerald 728, Brian As part of the event Bill O’Neill and Shannon Pluhowsky with PBA defeating PBA Hall of Bowl blasting 300 and added a Higgins 278-725, and P.J. Trioano telecast on ESPN, Chameleon Championship rings. Famer Amleto Monacelli 267 to finish with a high 793 set. 707. Shannon Pluhowsky of were so dry, the way you shoot of Venezuela, 170-142, in Phoenix won the Women’s spares had to change a little bit. a split-filled semifinal round con- George Dakak Jr. Rolled 300-757 Chameleon title, racing past I’m fortunate Ronnie missed the test complicated by an elbow injury Carolyn Dorin-Ballard of Keller, two spares he did. If he hadn’t, he Monacelli had suffered earlier. In At Rockaway Lanes Texas, 268-204. beats me. the other semifinal match, Russell O’Neill, the PBA’s 2005-06 “I’m not sure how many people survived four unconverted splits ROCKAWAY, NJ – George Jack Safkan shot 279-226-235- Rookie of the Year following four could have beaten a 205 on those against Sean Rash of Wichita, Dakak, Jr. earned top honors in the 740, Ricky Exner 278, Kathi years as a Collegiate All- conditions,” he continued. “I only Kan., putting together a string of Foursome League at Rockaway Dickerson 232-203-620, and American at Saginaw Valley State missed the pocket twice. The way I four strikes to eke out a 172-170 Lanes firing games of 300-211- Nancy Piedchocki rolled a 233 University, finally had a little luck played the lanes, 220 was probably victory. 246 for a high series of 757. game. on his side after a series of heart- the best I could have hoped for Pluhowsky showed Dorin- breaking Title losses. because I knew my carry was going Ballard no mercy in collecting her “I’m just really happy to get my to suffer. But I knew I had to avoid second career PBA Women’s Caroline Lagrange, Choi Yong-Kyu name off the list of people who getting six counts. It worked out. Series title. Pluhowsky struck on have never won,” O’Neill beamed. “When I got up in 10th frame, a nine of her first 10 shots, with only QubicaAMF World Cup Champs It was a low-scoring title match kind of calm came over me,” he a 7 pin in the fifth frame spoiling a with neither player able to put said. “I knew I was going to throw bid for a 300 game heading into Caroline Lagrange of Canada and title in 2005 in Ljubljana together a string of strikes until the final frame. Choi Yong-Kyu of Korea are the (Slovenia), played Ryan Lalisang it good and when the ball came off Russell had three in a row in his my hand, it was one of the best Dorin-Ballard, a United States QubicaAMF Bowling World of Indonesia. Ryan was not on his ninth and 10th frames, which Bowling Congress Hall of Famer Champions for 2009, after fight- usual form and Michael won 2:0 shots I’ve ever thrown. It was a O’Neill answered with a turkey of great shot and it came at a perfect who was trying for her third PBA ing their way through 40 games of (202 and 247 to 180 and 217). his own in his 10th frame to clinch Women’s Series title, never got qualifying and quarter finals to Then in the final Michael played time.” the victory. The difference was With his title, O’Neill earned lined up. reach the stepladder finals. Choi whose form throughout the that Russell failed to convert the Along with her victory, tournament had been outstanding. $25,000, his first trip to the PBA 4-7 in the fifth frame and then Tournament of Champions in Las Pluhowsky earned $10,000 and a The women were first up in the Choi simply continued where he missed a 10 pin in the eighth berth in the PBA Women’s Series semi-final with third place Zara left off in the quarter finals, win- Vegas in January, and a spot in the frame. end-of-season PBA Experience Showdown scheduled for April 6- Giles of England playing local ning by two games to nil, 236 and “I didn’t think there were any 8 at the USBC International heroine Siti Safiyah Amirah. Zara 227 to 173 and 208. Showdown presented by easy spares today,” O’Neill said. BOWL.COM at the United States Training Center in Texas. won by two games to nil, 202 - Earlier in the day Siti Safiyah shot “Nothing was easy. The lanes 181 and 226 -218. Zara moved on 290 and Choi shot the only perfect Bowling Congress’ International to play Caroline who was the game of the tournament, earning number one seed. Zara won the them high game awards. first game 194 to 189 but Caroline Choi, who won medals in the came back strongly to win the sec- men's world championships in Brian Ziesig 300-300-863, Jon Orsini 300 ond by 210 to 181 and the decider Thailand and is a national team by 218 to 211, having had to hit member, said afterwards: "In prac- At North Levittown Lanes the first two strikes in the tenth tice today, I felt really good and LEVITTOWN, NY – Brian Ziesig earned top honors him finish the night with a 777 series. frame to make the title hers. It is thought to myself 'I can win this!' in the Thursday 4 Man League at North Levittown Darren Barlow shot 279-269-777, Ian Lang 289, the 8th time that Canada has won and of course I am really pleased, Lanes blasting games of 300-300-263 for a high Ketih Hengel and Dan O’Connor 279, Sam Caliguire, one of the titles. to be the first Korean ever to win series of 863 pretty impressive since he bowled that Jr, Mike Landini, and Wayne Wright 269. In the men's semi final, Michael the coveted QubicaAMF Bowling session as a sub. Jon Orsini also scored a 300 to help Schmidt of Canada, who won the World Cup title." 2 SPORTS REPORTER December 9 - 15, 2009 AT HOLIDAY Joan Taylor’s Ten Pin Rap.... Chuck Coslet 771 Whether you like it or not, it’s time to get that holiday shopping underway, OAKLAND, NJ – Chuck Coslet or finished. The best equipment you can get for your favorite bowler is a gift led the scoring in the Pops Coslet certificate. This way he or she and the pro shop owner can come up with Memorial League firing games of what is best for the bowler. There may be a post-holiday sale on, too. 267-259 for a high series of 771. I love bowling videos. Bowlingindex.com (among others) has a big selec- Chuck Wassmer hit 232-639, Joe Everyone gets to play. isn't meant simply to create future tion, including a three-video instructional series starring Morris County’s Tenneriello 609, and Kathy That should be the theme put stars but also to create players and own Ken Yokobosky, who is also featured on the cover of each. The titles O’Neill 219. are: “Bowling Fun and Fundamentals for Boys and Girls,” “Advanced Charles Anderson 770 forth over and over again whenever fans. Bowling: Techniques, Tips and Tactics,” and “Essential Keys to Better discussions of the merits of youth Bowling is woefully weak in the OAKLAND, NJ – Charles Bowling.” World acclaimed coach/instructor Fred Borden produced the bowling enters any conversation. spending department and too many Anderson led the Adult/Child series with Ken. Each is under $30. Thirty-five videos are listed, and there It is one of bowling's greatest junior programs and school organ- Challenge League firing a high are more on other sites. If your bowler is left-handed and you can’t find a assets and advantage over other ization from pre-school through game of 279 and a high series of video for him or her, the late Earl Anthony said to find a mirror and place it sports. college suffer. Bowling can be 770. across from the video player and suddenly the instructors are all lefty! Forty Talk shows devote hours to the expensive for youngsters and their Joe Damamato hit 713, Dwayne book titles are also available. Although some are old, they all are timeless subject of how to come up with families. Young bowlers should not Shuart 279-701, Mike Walden in the instructions on tackling strikes and spares. There are also the bowling ways to guarantee that every be viewed merely as a possible 279, and Lisa Klics 279-202-670. psychology books, and if bowling isn’t a mental game, I don’t know what youngster gets to play. There are all source of current income, but as the is. Todd Ascenzo 741 kinds of special rules in youth base- lifeblood of the sport in pumping Then there are the novelty items, great for stocking-stuffers. Some sites for OAKLAND, NJ – Todd Ascenzo ball, football, basketball, soccer and new life forever and ever. And it is them are www.bowlingdelights.com, www.bowlinggifts.com, www.shop- paced the scoring in the Monday other sports aimed at solving the vital for every organization in bowl- bowlercentral.com, and www.justbowlinggifts.com. And don’t forget eBay, Nite Early Mix League firing a problem. ing to fully recognize that fact of too. high game of 288 and a high series In some baseball and softball bowling life. A site called www.birthdayexpress.com offers a complete package for of 741. leagues up to 15 kids are allowed to Bowling's biggest plus with bowling-theme parties. And it’s not just for birthdays. Tim Fitzgerald shot 716, Dan come to bat whether they are in the youngsters is that everyone gets to You can always make up your own coupons to give, too, such as “so many Allen 279, and Vicki Allen 258- lineup or not. In various youth play, not in a forced way, but in a bowling coaching sessions” once you clear that with your local instructor 235-677. sports there are mandates that full participatory status. Junior (call the lanes if you don’t know who these people are and they should be insure that every kid gets his play- bowlers can be classed according to able to give you some contacts). Chiarello 770 ing minute minimum. Getting to average. Leagues can have two, Good luck and good shopping! play is the problem for the young three or more on a team, and there * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Parkway Lanes players, their parents, the coaches, is always room for one more. And Did you know? Mike DeVaney, last week’s winner of the PBA Scorpion ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Paul and the sports. It also has been they all get to play. And they all get Championship, had been living in his car for several weeks to save up Chiarello led the scoring in the proposed in some areas that no to know how they did as individuals enough money to bowl in the PBA World Series of Bowling in Detroit. That Friday 1050 Major League at score be kept, and the end of win- or as team members. $25,000 first prize will come in handy! Parkway Lanes firing a high series ning and losing. Boys learn early that girls can of 770. How silly can you get? In sports bowl well too, and they don't feel Jim Viola shot 764, Vin Turano and in life there are winners and nearly as bad as their elders or their WHY IS IT ??? 759, Bill Manghisi 729, Joe losers, and win or lose, there is counterparts in other sports when A man wakes up after sleeping under an ADVERTISED blanket on an Bonser 726, Al Winkler 724, Mike learning. they get bowled over by a female. ADVERTISED mattress and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas bathes in an Denichio 705, Joe Brulato 698, Many sports have invested mil- Another plus for youth bowling is Ken Evener 695, Dennis Spoto ADVERTISED shower shaves with an ADVERTISED razor brushes his teeth lions into developing interest in that boys and girls get to know each 690, Lou Pace 687, John Soares with ADVERTISED toothpaste washes with ADVERTISED soap puts on their sport among youngsters. That other better in various competitive ADVERTISED clothes drinks a cup of ADVERTISED 683, and Jerry Veneziano 682. as well as social situations. coffee drives to work in an ADVERTISED car Parents almost dread going to a and then...... refuses to advertise believing it doesn't pay. sporting contest when their chil- Later when business is poor he advertises it for sale. dren are border players, good WHY IS IT ??? enough to play, but not good enough to be a sure thing. Parents of young league bowlers know their youngsters will be in action, no mat- Sports Reporter ter how well they shoot, and parents know the kids will be in a classified Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough situation that is either competitive or is aided by a handicap procedure Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 that makes for some semblance of Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant equality, regardless of ability. Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia Bowling is fortunate that it is a Contributing Writers sport that can handle differences in age, size or ability in probably the Chuck Pezzano Joan Taylor fairest manner of any sport. But Dick Evans John Jowdy bowling should be shouting from the Martin Michel rooftops to youngsters and parents For information regarding advertising, and adults and educators that this is subscriptions, or editorial content call: the rarest of sports, the sport every- (201)865-5363 one gets to play in a meaningful way. Member Those kids who start bowling at Fax: (201) 865-6246 two or three years of age with E-mail - [email protected] bumper bowling, can still be bowl- ing decades, and even a Sports Reporter century later, and the same will P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 apply, everyone gets to play. December 9 - 15, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 3 4 SPORTS REPORTER December 9 - 15, 2009 THE STARS AT STELTON AT OCEAN Kyle Hardoga 300-845 at Brit Morris 702 Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes Thomas Regan744 Walter Kronert 717 LAKEWOOD, NJ – Brit Morris BELLEVILLE, NJ – Kyle Hardoga took the spotlight when he blasted a PISCATAWAY, NJ – Thomas PISCATAWAY, NJ – Walter led the scoring in the Scratch Trio 300 game between games of 267 and 278-to tally the session’s high Regan topped the scoring in the Kronert led the scoring in the League firing games of 214-257- series at 845 while bowling in the Good Old Friends League at Thursday Men’s League firing Classic League firing games of 236 for a high series of 702. Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes. games of 248-237-259 for a high 258-225-234 for a high series of Shea McGowan rolled 256, series of 744. 717. Domenick Luongo 247, Ahsley Ronald Alberti shot 246-243- Frank Goodman shot 236-235- Chiaromonte 244, Brandon 226-715, Steve Trapicone 233- 234-705, Wayne Saylor 268, Keith Barboza 236, Ashley Lane 235, 256-226-715, Gary Wittmer 216- Hayden 256, and Rob Lawless Matt Celario 233, Kat Kiseli 227, 246-245-707, and Tim Sickoria 255. and Corinne Maher 272. 237-235-234-706. Bob Manning rolled 234 in the In the He’s and She’s League Mixed Triples League. D. Romano 256 Mike Fuscoletti hit 247, and Jim Mark Grossman 713 LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dominick Mehalick 251-248. PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mark James Dobosiweic rolled 247- Romano rolled 256, John Boor Grossman led the scoring in the 246, Mike Bair 236, Tyler 247, and Kely Willison 246 in the Wed. AT&T League firing games Central Jersey Pride League. Huschak 225, Anthony Fariello of 231-278-204 for a high series of 224, Jimmy Hulsarat 211, Joey Galana Jones 279 713. Cameron 207, Corinne Maher PISCATAWAY, NJ – Galana Jones Bill Giaretta hit 279, Jon Devita 204, Cehlsea Kusner 202, and rolled 279, Earle Lewis 266, Mike 269, Matt Devita 256, Ken Renee Smolen 200 in the Saturday Bizarro 255, and Don Jackson Dzurilla 248, and Philip Chmura Ocean Lanes Junior Classic 247-246 in the So. Plainfield 243-236. League. Mixed League. Nate Holiday 266 Phil Gessner 242 PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the Fri. M. Collier 168 PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the AT&T Leftovers League Nate Holiday LAKEWOOD, NJ – In the Sat. Tue. League Phil Gessner hit 242. rolled 266, and Preston Lewis 257. Pin Hitters League McKenna Collier shot 168, Jessica Cohen ROCKAWAY ROLLERS 155, Brian Lash 149, Brandon Walsh 144, Gianni D’Aiello 137, Lies’l Apgar 747 Bill Karpack 661 Robert Guzman 135, and Heather ROCKAWAY, NJ – Leis’l Apgar ROCKAWAY, NJ – In the NorBu Lago 130. topped the scoring in the Classic Lodge League Bill Karpack shot Trios League firing games of 279- 246-236-661, Charles Wright 224- 257-211 for a high series of 747. 212-632, Mustafa Abdallatif shto 267-244- GGOO BBOOWWLL 217-728, Noel Vega 262-248-216- 726, John Neral 248-245-220-713, Ken Yokobosky 259-216-231- 706, Tom Griffin, Jr. 290, Harry Franz 277, David Valerius 269, John Uhrynowich 269, George Valerius 256, Joe Karas 255, Joe Bourlier 254, \ Dori Tingoli 223. Joe Tobjy 691 ROCKAWAY, NJ – In the Fox Hills Seniors League Joe Tobjy shot 289-216-691, Ed Arlinsky 215-207, and Sal Mucci 229. Jack Safkan 709 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan paced the scoring in the Foursome League firing games of 258-215- 236 for a high series of 709. Joe Bourlier shot 276-226-203- 705, George Dakak, jr. 299-226- 702, Connor Griffin 246, Ron O’Neil and Ken George 245, and Kevin Sikora 242. In the PBA Experience League Ken Yokobosky shot 243-218- 623, and Eric Martin 240-202- 604. Anthony Genovese 675 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Anthony Genovese led the scoring in the Mon. Nite Mixed League firing games of 257-224 for a high series of 675. Ricky Exner shot 246-215-203- 664, and Chris Larick 244. December 9 - 15, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 5 Dan Barker 300 at T-Bowl Lanes AT STELTON Mark Duca Blasted 300-856, WAYNE, NJ – T-Bowl has a new member in the “300 Club”, Dan Darnell Randolph 763 Jason Barkley 300 at T- Bowl Barker who rolled 12 “blow-out” strikes for his first perfect game of PISCATAWAY, NJ – Darnell WAYNE, NJ – Many bowlers had season high personal scores during the 09-10 season in the Guys and Dolls League. It was his 3rd overall. Randolph topped the scoring in Knights of Pythias Trio League at T-Bowl Lanes. So far the high series Ed O’Neill hit 267-771, Jose Torres hit 276-736, Chris Ball, Sr. 719, the So. Plainfield Mix League fir- of the year for the house was set by Mark Duca with 300-856. Jason Chris Loewrick 715, Alfie Ramirez 267, Joanne Egan 254-653, and ing games of 229-276-258 for a Barkley also fired a 300. Keri May 224. high series of 763. Brian Ricciardi got close to perfect with a 299 in an 821 set, Bob Patrick Wahler shot 244-237- Carney hit 279-767, Ed O’Neill 279-740, Nicholas Sisto 732, Steve 233-716, Johnnie Douglas 258, Aiello 729, and Chris Ball, Sr. 724. Bryan Kist Hits 707 in Youth Travelers Troy Mellios 254, Kenny Walker By Vince Albrecht 252, and Tim Sickoria 247. Mike Bonassisa 300 at Belleville Fair Lawn, NJ – Montvale II was happy to have a couple of young Dave Jara rolled 243-246 in the BELLEVILLE, NJ – Mike Bonassisa pitched 248-300-202 for a high keglers called “Brian and Bryan”, whether spelled with an “i” or a “y” Friday Nite Leftovers League. series of 750 in the Anytime Fitness League at Brunswick Zone at Fair Lawn Sunday morning in the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League. Belleville. Bryan Kist grabbed Bowler of the Week honors with the season’s first Rob Broderick 718 “700”, closing with 246,269-707 while his anchor Brian O’Flaherty PISCATAWAY, NJ – Rob added a 268 to his opening 238 and finished with 664 in lifting Montvale Broderick led the scoring in the II to a 5-2 triumph over Holiday Bowl I. Classic League firing games of Nikki Arrigo North Arlington Bobby McCarthy added a 213 for the victors while Holiday Bowl I 256-218-244 for a high series of received strong support from Rob Andresen 236,200-627, Kevin 718. Bantam Bowler of the Week Macchia 215,225 and Brian [yes, another “Brian”] Rizzi whose 179-502 Rob Lawless shot 279, Tom By Vince Albrecht was 76 pins over his average. Sheehan 240-248, George Figgs North Arlington, NJ – Twelve-year-old Nikki Arrigo has stepped up In other action, Holiday Bowl II knocked Fair Lawn I from first place, 247-244, and Wayne Saylor 245- her game the last two weeks, repeating as Bowler of the Week with a 5-2 behind Kyle Landau’s 226,242-641, brother Ryan’s 212 and Amy 236. season best 206-533, leading the A Team to a convincing 7-0 sweep of Silvestro’s 192. Fair Lawn I salvaged the finale by eight pins thanks pace-setting S.A.S. largely to Deandre Lightly’s 186. In the day’s best match, Bowler City Tom Mernagh 716 Nick Gavron overcame a forgettable start to close with 204, effecting edged Fair Lawn II, 4-3, capturing the third game by a single pin. Stacy a competitive matchup albeit still not enough to stop the A Team. In PISCATAWAY, NJ - Tom Fernandez continued her stellar scoring for Bowler City with 234,204- other Adult-Junior Doubles play, Will Blanco rolled 211,200 to regain Mernagh led the scoring in the 590 while Nick Keim contributed 195,215 and Ray Geller 198. Jake the youth high average lead with a 195 mark as the Cardinals won two Thursday Men’s League firing Rollins topped the Fair Lawn II quartet with 215-567. Montvale I, of three from the Mighty Chipmunks. Café Tra-Ell moved up the lad- games of 234-258-224 for a high buoyed by Ryan Cauwels’ 213-581, took five of seven points from the der to third place, turning back Team Awesome, 5-2 as nine-year-old series of 716. vacancy. Nicole Fonseca finished with a strong above-average game. Juicy Mark Gruber 274 Average leaders to date are Bryan Kist 206, , Kyle Landau, Brian ended the evening contests, taking two points from the Ghosts. PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mark Gruber O’Flaherty 202, Rob Andresen 199 and Brian [once more, another Youth rollers over average were Nikki Arrigo +58, Nicole Fonseca rolled 274 in the Tuesday AT&T “Brian”] Galbraith 197. High average among the girls is Stacy +19 and Will Blanco +15. Top scores among the adults included Kevin League. Fernandez with 186. Gavron 204,206; Tim Bray 205 and Art Arrigo 195,191. 6 SPORTS REPORTER December 9 - 15, 2009 It Was a Win in Atlantic City Rab’s Tops SI Fundraising for Cancer Society For Bowling at the ECBCC By Ron De Roxtra ARLINGTON, Texas — The East Coast Bowling Centers Convention (ECBCC) once again showed why it is the premiere regional trade show in the bowling industry. With an uncertain economy facing them, bowl- ing center owners, managers and industry professionals gathered at Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal November 1-4. This was the third year the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America handled administration for the show and attendance came in above 2008 figures. “Despite the current economic struggles bowling centers are experi- encing, it’s encouraging to see the strong indication that bowling pro- prietors see the benefit in coming together to learn, network and sup- port the bowling industry,” remarked ECBCC committee chair Jack Moran of Roseland Bowl in Canandaigua, N.Y. “We look forward to building on 2009’s success as we plan for our future east coast con- ventions.” The convention opened with association updates from BPAA exec- utive director Steve Johnson and USBC executive director Stu Upson. Both took questions from the floor and at the conclusion of the morn- ing session, Johnson made the surprise announcement that BPAA had booked former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin as Keynote speaker for the 2010 International Bowl Expo. Monday lunch featured Keynote speaker Jim Snack who not only motivated and challenged the group with his talk on the Magic of Change, but as a magician, provided some laughs and audi- Participating in the “Bowling Against Breast Cancer Bowl-a-Thon,” the main event of the campaign ence participation with some real live magic as well. were: from the left Alberta Breccia (Executive Director of the SI Chapter of the American Cancer The highlight of Tuesday morning’s breakfast session was an Society); Liz DeHart (Campaign Coordinators); Ken Rosato (WABC Eyewitness News); Frank International Bowling Campus integration update by both Johnson Wilkinson (President Staten Island USBC Association); Christine DeHart (Campaign Coordinator); and Upson. The Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association held their and Nazareth Laursen (Campaign Coordinator). annual awards luncheon Tuesday, honoring BPAA Treasurer Tom Martino with the Bill Landgraf Memorial Award for Excellence. Also STATEN ISLAND,NY - Rab's Country Lanes, part- Bowl for the Cure program for Susan G. Komen for recognized were professional bowlers Stacy Ricker and Tim Mack as nering with the Staten Island United States Bowling the Cure. Met Bowlers of the Year and Norm Duke and Liz Johnson as National Congress (USBC) Association, launched their The award winning top fundraisers for this year’s Bowlers of the Year. An update on the International Bowling Museum Bowling Against Breast Cancer Campaign as they do event were: Adult Individual, Rosemary Wilkinson - and Hall of Fame was also on the menu, presented by Museum chair- every October for the past 7 years. This time the $8,206.00, Youth Individual, Karalyn Buono - man Pat Ciniello. campaign raised $50,223.32. $435.00, Adult Team, St. Francis College Women's “The East Coast trade show was one of the best regional events that According to the S.I. Chapter of the American Bowling Team - $1,025.00, Youth Team, Curtis H.S. I ever attended,” remarked Pat Ciniello, president of QubicaAMF Cancer Society, this is the most that any team or Boys and Girls Bowling Team - $2,761.00, Survivor Worldwide, L.L.C. “The education was first class, and the networking group has ever raised for the Staten Island Making and Overall Team, The Favor Family (In honor of: was amazing. Not only was I able to conduct my usual array of busi- Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign. This brings Carol Favor, Survivor) - $4,550.00, Youth League, their 7 year total to more than $277,000.00. A portion Country Pro Shop Juniors - $1,000.00, Adult League, ness throughout the convention week, but the show provided me with of additional funds raised will benefit the USBC Wednesday Early Birds - $309.73 an outstanding forum to those who are considered the “who’s who of bowling.” Because of the attendance, we were able to raise significant dollars for the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in its quest to open a brand new facility at the International Bowling Vinnie Turano Campus, come January 25, 2010.” During Wednesday morning’s breakfast, BPAA Vice President Rolled 300 at Henry Lewczyk gave an update on Bowlopolis, followed by BPAA Zone Belleville Director of Youth, Education and Training Kelly Bednar briefing the BELLEVILLE, NJ – Vinnie audience on the Bowling University program. Turano blasted 225-300-204 for a Tuesday and Wednesday there was much to see on the Trade Show high series of 729 in the Sunday floor where attendees had a chance to visit with exhibitors, vendors Trios League at Brunswick Zone and others in the industry to see and talk about the latest innovations Lanes. in the bowling business. There were ample educational opportunities Fernando LeBron rolled 258- as well with seminars covering a variety of topics as well as the 204-247-709. Wednesday Keynote address from business manager Rosa Katz enti- tled, “Small Changes, Big Impact.” The week was topped off Wednesday night with a banquet and Sal Nicosia 300 at entertainment by The Jill Gioia Band who returned to ECBCC by popular demand. T-Bowl Lanes ECBCC 2009’s major sponsors included Diamond sponsors WAYNE, NJ – Sal “The Dean” International Bowling Industry Magazine, ECBCC’s Official Nicosia topped all of the bowlers Publication, and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, in the CRA League at T-Bowl Platinum sponsors Brunswick Bowling and Billiards, QubicaAMF Lanes with his perfect 300 game. and Pepsi-Cola, the official soft drink of bowling; Gold sponsors Jim Broadfoot shot 289-247- Anheuser-Busch, Ace Mitchell and Kegel; Silver sponsors Strike Ten 760, Edward Suscr 279-711, Dan Entertainment, Jolly Time, Drinkin’ Mate and Fontana Wine; and Cedola 254-710, Dave Van Hark Bronze sponsors North Pointe Insurance Group, Team Cobra and 705, and Daniel Barker 277-702. USBC. December 9 - 15, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 7 PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Kurt Gould 300 at Lodi Lanes Harry Franz 693 Romeo Lerro 636 Bob Newell 256 LODI, NJ – Kurt Gould blasted 245-300-739 in the Monday Classic MADISON, NJ – Harry Franz led MADISON, NJ – Romeo Lerro MADISON, NJ – Bob Newell led League at Lodi Lanes. the scoring in the Thursday Mixed rolled 223-636, Les Barnum 222, the scoring in the Morris County Mike Ibanez shot 245-298-248-791, Eddie Penafiel 246-256-252- League firing a 246 game for a and Joe Izzo 220 in the Pharma Police & Fire League firing a high 754, Mario Fastiggi 214-276-258-748, Jeffrey Butler 278-225-243-746, high series of 693. Plus League. game of 256. Rick Whitling 244-249-236-729, Joe Kowalski 218-258-246-722, Jay Jimmy Granato hit 233, Ed Trevor Bogert 278 Lee Bogeja hit 234, and Jim Judowski 223-264-233-720, Jimmy DeMarco 239-218-258-716, Beighley 232, Scott West 614, MADISON, NJ – Trevor Bogert Beston and Tom Kredor 233. Raphale Rivera 238-238-235-711, DanaTietz 206-258-246-710, Joe Sam Bassolilno 602, Bettie led the scoring in the Wednesday In another session Bill Granata Collins 206-294-207-707, Paul Stamos 246-268-705, and Paul Franco Simmons 220, and Diane Sinclair Trio League firing a high game of hit 244, Joe Marchese 236, and 239-252-213-704. 202. 278. Tom Kreder 234. In another session Harry Franz Aaron Shruby hit 268, Ben shot 261-692, Scott West 263, Geffken 257, and Stephanie Rahn Kyle McKissock 661 Rich Kingsland 740 at Hy-Way Bowl Tony Ferlise 233, and Anna West and Lissette Tapanes 200. MADISON, NJ – Kyle 203. Aaron Shruby 267 McKissock led the Wednesday UNION, NJ – Rich Kingsland topped the scoring in the Plau Post 91 Lies’l Apgar 671 Trio League firing a 242 game for League at HyWay Bowl firing games of 247-268-225 for a high series MADISON, NJ – In the MADISON, NJ –Lies’l Apgar Wednesday Trio League Aaron a high series of 661. of 740. rolled 246-671, and Karen Andrew Stephens hit 235-636, Reginald Bellamy hit 280-205-242-727, and Nick Spano 236-234- Shruby rolled 267, Dan Foster Reinacher 207 in the Ladies Trio 255, Ben Geffken 237, and and Tim McKenna 233. 246-716. League. Stephanie Rahn 229. In the Union Recreation League Ed Mynarczk 641 Shawn Johnston 267 Jane Inch shot 211. MADISON, NJ – Ed Mynarczk MADISON, NJ – Shawn Johnston Paul Demyanovich 657 rolled 268-641, Ed Olas 222, Bill led the scoring in the Reed League HY-WAY BOWL Phair 219, and Dani Marshall 203 MADISON, NJ – Paul firing a high game of 267. in the Pharma Plus League. Brian Adams hit 202, and Dot Demyanovich paced the scoring in K. McKissock 276 Newsome 200. the Livingston Businessmen’s ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ MADISON, NJ – Kyle In another session Brian Adams League firing a 240 game for a McKissock led the scoring in the rolled 244, Stephanie Glunk 218, high series of 657. 908-687-9300 CMIL League firing a high game and Rich Green 202. Mike Ramos hit 235-652, and of 276. In the Chatham Collisionettes Billy Piccola 224-618. DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR Mike Yoboud hit 676, and League Lori Pucek hit 204. In another session Brian Margaret Byrne 230. Marisa DelSordi 235 Martinowich hit 268, Paul AL BRIDGES, MANAGER In another session Dan Kirchner Demyanovich 265, and Rob MADISON, NJ – In the Ladies Velovic 236. hit 267, Jay Berg 692, and Jennifer Trio League Marisa DelSordi hit Dunklin 225-610. 235-613. 8 SPORTS REPORTER December 9 - 15, 2009 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Joe Herber 788 Pete Badiak 717 Scott Akalewicz 659 HOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Herber led HOPELAWN, NJ – Pete Badiak HOPELAWN, NJ – Scott the scoring in the Thursday Mixed led the scoring in the Friday Nite Akaleiwcz paced the scoring in Nuts League firing 239-280-269 Mixed League firing games of the Gemini Towing League firing for a788 high set. 254-237-226 for a high 717 set. games of 238-228 for a high series John Syslo hit 217-248-226-691, Richard Funk III hit 235-204- of 659. Pat Moreno 200-258-203-661, 258-697, Rob Morris 2592-67- Vinny Medvetz shot 20-245-635, Kevin Kennelly 212-222-223-657, 694, Dixon Duran 223-235-206- Frank Mollica 243-234-628, and and Don Hellhake 233-224-652. 664, and Jose Vega 205-256-653. Pat Moreno 226-228-626. Ken Horvath 772 In the Vacation League Sean Brian Peccerillo shot 224-210- HOPELAWN, NJ – Ken Horvath Williams rolled 220-221-634, 617, and Brian Boyce 204-256- led the Middlesex County Classic Richard Maddock 217-249-612, 608 in the South Shore League. League tossing 256-287-229 for a and Lauro Perez 217. Ralph Doerfler 649 high series of 772. Jack Gale rolled 246-224-220- HOPELAWN, NJ – Ralph Frank Mortensen shot 266-255- 690 in the Friday Late Night Doerfler paced the scoring in the 225-746, Angelo Lardieri 269- Mixed League. Atlantic City Trios League firing 216-257-742, Joe Herber 216- Wayne Bebert shot 264-631, and games of 213-214-222 for a high 257-266-739, Jeff Kenny 288- Kristy Bebert 223-217 in the series of 649. 236-202-726, Russell Bennett Avenel Youth League. Pete Marinello hit 255-203-636, 265-216-244-725, Rami Ahmed Jeff Nemeth 708 Mike Vicidomini 214-231-636, 279-258-720, and Kevin Mal 215- HOPELAWN, NJ – Jeff Nemeth and Ernesto Cabrera 214-235-617. 226-274-715. led the Knights of Columbus Rich Nicholls 646 In the Bank League Mark League firing 203-268-237 for a HOPELAWN, NJ- Rich Nicholls Cumber shot 207-226-625, and high 708 set. paced the scoring in the Saturday Robert L. Petz 202. Jack Masculin shot 225-266-683, Nite Mixed League firing games John Strassner 731 Al D’Alessandro 240-217-203- of 226-213-207 for a high series of HOPELAWN, NJ – John Strassner 660, Frank Grossi 200-209-244- 646. led all bowlers in the His & Hers 653, Rich Maddock 201-212-214. Rose Lada hit 220-209-626, League pitching 226-247-258 for Frank Viverito 687 Lenny Gonzalez 241-200-610, a high series of 731. HOPELAWN, NJ – In the Chris Huntley 231, and Melissa Michael Holoka hit 228-215- Monday Madness League Frank Huntley 212. 214-657, Dennis DeCrosta 246- Viverito shot 278-201-208-687, Steve Venito 659 203-201-650, Bonnie DeSimone Nick Viverito 222-228-205-655, HOPELAWN, NJ – Steve Venito 266-202-644, and Kathy DeCrosta and Michael Kelly 223-201-612. led the scoring in the Family 243-621. Matt Lombardo 685 League firing games of 218-235- Dorien Soto 722 HOPELAWN, NJ – Matt 206 for a high series of 659. HOPELAWN, NJ – Dorien Soto Lombardo led the scoring in the Karean Drost shot 210-236-202- led the scoring in the Thursday Merck League firing games of 648, Al Patrick 214-236-641, Nite Mixed League tossing games 226-213-246 for a high series of Rocco Fortunato 204-221-621, of 217-259-246 for a high series of 685. and Eric Applegate 221-616. 722. Gary Genz hit 213-241-624, Tom Kyle Januzzi hit 215-258-664, Vickery 279, John Halliday 216, Andrew Smith 247-226-645, and Debbie Ewanciw 209. Vinny Medvetz 229-206-207-642, Mike Dinaburg 678 and Mike Serio 216-243-640. HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael Vinnie Milazzo 718 Dinaburg led the scoring in the HOPELAWN, NJ – Vinnie Tuesday Nite Trios League firing Milazzo led the scoring in the games of 216-256-206 for a high Friends & Family League with series of 678. games of 232-229-257 for a high Paul Harney hit 201-268-205- series of 718. 674, Walter Hermann 257-629, Ben Martino shot 201-249-610, and Lauren De Tommaso 224- Wayne Torzilli 216, and Jan 226-620. Houtman 200. Cid Stentella 676 "Twenty years from now you In the Iselin AA League Mike HOPELAWN, NJ – Cid Stentella will be more disappointed by Kelly shot 244-616, Russ Hart rolled 252-225-676, Jack 228-223-612, Jeff O’Keefe 235- the things that you didn't do Masculin 206-213-607, Tito than by the ones you did do. 211-605, and Emil Woitowicz Ramos 236, Elliot Carrasco 223, 234. and Kevin Spann 225 in the So throw off the bowlines. Dennis Nicol 717 Sunday Nite Mixed League. Sail away from the safe harbor. HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Nicol Dennis Mega 675 Catch the trade winds in your paced the scoring in the Madison HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Mega sails. Park Men’s League with 266-259 led the Garden State Mixed rolling for a high series of 717. 256-215-204 for a 675 high set. Bob Hanel hit 223-248-245-716, Bill Slattery hit 212-247-213- Explore. Willie Zammitto 235-255-221- 672, Michael Ramer 222-228- 711, Rami Ahmed 268-226-206- Dream. 216-666, Sean Williams 224-215- Discover." 700, Paulo Toy 227-257-205-689, 220-659, Jason Passero 238-217- Michael Migliaccio 262-233-689, 201-656, and Dennis Pranio 253- and Dave Morgante 225-204-258- 212-649. 687. -Mark Twain