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Vol. 71 No. 39 December 1 - 7, 2010 50 cents Steve Lickliter tops Sam Maccarone Jason Burgess, Jay Judowski 817 To Win PBA East/Central Region In Sunday Morning Trios NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Jason Keith Dobres tossed a 279 in a 776 Brookville Lanes Senior Open Burgess and Jay Judowski shared series followed by Frank Buonanno the spotlight while competing in rolling 258-762, Anthony By Russ Mills the Sunday Morning Trios League Buonanno 278-756, Noah Lynch BROOKVILLE, Pa. – Steve at North Arlington Bowl when 267-755, Gary Vicente 289-750, Lickliter of Beaver, W.Va., defeat- they both posted 817 sets. Burgess Tom Wusyk 298-745, Jackie Willis ed Sam Maccarone of Sewell, firing a pair of 290 games to high- 259-741, Rick Warren 254-729, N.J., 206-180, to win the light his series and Judowski John LoGuidice 258-728, Randy Professional Bowlers Association highlighted his series with a 279 Battistus 278-726, Justin Sloan 245- East/Central Region Brookville game. 706, and Rody Kemple 266-706. Lanes Senior Open presented by TJ’s Restaurant & Lounge at John Kaminski Blasted 300 Brookville Lanes. The win was Lickliter’s 15th At Majestic Lanes career regional title. Lickliter HOPELAWN, NJ – John Eric Oppenheimer 224-279-257- earned $1,500 for the win while Kaminski blasted a 300 game 760, Jaydee Luistro 245-233-259- Maccarone earned $825 as the along with 244-234 for a 778 737, Bill Buckley 227-257-243- runner-up. series in the Madison Park Men’s 727, Jason Gomez 242-270-214- Lickliter defeated Gary Shultis League at Majestic Lanes. 726, Dennis Smith 235-266-725, of Levittown, N.Y., 217-157, and Joe Herber shot 257-276-290- and Jaime Mugnone 2092-22-237- Maccarone defeated Bill Burns of 823, Jeff Scire 290-290-215-795, 668. Elizabeth, Pa., 208-181, in the semifinal round. Shultis and Burns each earned Tom Mernagh 300 at Stelton $725 as semifinal round losers. Champion Steve Lickliter, left, receives check and plaque from co- PISCATAWAY, NJ – Tom 726, DJ Cramer, Jr. 233-190-279- Also earning a paycheck at the proprietor Dan Overholzer. Mernagh earned top honors in the 702, Ed Bienvenue 269, Don event were: Burns def. Darryl Bower, Mars, Pa., 3-1; Burns def. Richard Thursday Nite Men’s League at Anione 266, George Figgs 265, Round of 8 (best of three games, Middletown, Pa., 2-1. Schukert Jr., Edinburg, Pa., 3-2; Stelton Lanes firing games of 245- Danny Eremias 270, Glenn losers eliminated and earned $625 In the Round of 16 (best of five Zaffino def. George Tignor, 246-300 for a high series of 791. Wilson 261, and Marc Lucarelli each): games, losers eliminated and Winchendon, Mass., 3-2; Bower Tim Sickoria shot 195-255-276- 258. Lickliter def. Michael Tweed Sr., earned $550 each): def. Patric Donaghue, Honeoye Camp Hill, Pa., 2-0; Maccarone Lickliter def. Harv Pallas, Falls, N.Y., 3-0; Tweed def. John Keri May 299-798 at T-Bowl def. Jeff Zaffino, Warren, Pa., 2-1; Stevensville, Mich., 3-0; Maccarone Chapman, Brampton, Ont., 3-1; Shultis def. Harry Sullins, def. Michael Lamb, Dayton, Ohio, Sullins def. Dale Csuhta, WAYNE, NJ - Keri May led the scoring in the Wednesday Early Mixed Chesterfield Twp., Mich., 2-1; 3-2; Shultis def. Robert Michalokjo, Wadsworth, Ohio, 3-0. League at T- Bowl firing a high game of 299 en route to the high series of 798. Dave Sabin 300 Ed O’Neill hit 286-751, Jim Demas 258-750, Frank Oriente 256, Mike Scroggins and Dale Traber Robert Evelyn 681, Ed Connors 247-671, and Cheryl laRosa 278-666. Win PBA Regional Events At Majestic HOPELAWN, NJ – Dave Sabin Randy Battistus, Keith Deobres 300 Mike Scroggins and Dale Koeltzow from Wheat Ridge, fired a 300 game to take the spot- Traber competing in separate Colo., 280-184, in the Round of light in the Middlesex County At North Arlington Bowl Professional Bowlers 4 to set up the championship Classic League at Majestic Lanes. NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Randy Battistus and Keith Dobres each blasted Association (PBA) regional match. Ferman Crisco, Sr. shot 275-256- perfect with a 300 game while rolling in the Sunday Morning Trios events in other parts of the coun- Also on Nov. 7, Dale Traber of 245-776, Dennis Smith 266-247-258- League at North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome. try also collected titles. Cedarburg, Wis., defeated Mike 771, Frank Wagner 224-226-278- Jim Giancarlo tossed one pin shy of perfection with a 299 game en Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Zicha of Streamwood, Ill., 279- 728, Glenn Mohr, Jr. 233-209-285- route to a 750 set. Texas, defeated Lonnie Waliczek 222, to win the PBA 726, Bill Golden 254-233-237-724. Joe Kowalski rolled 280-786 followed by Ken Carson 269-759, Giles of Wichita, Kan., 201-193, to Midwest/Central Region’s Ward 268-758, Al-Torre Hooper 287-758, John Adams 257-756, win his 35th PBA Regional title Victory Lanes Senior Open in Anthony Imbriano 266-733, and Jay Judowski 290-731. in the joint PBA Southwest/West Kankakee, Ill. The title was Darryl Newell 300 Region Farmington Open at Traber’s second of the year and at Plaza Lanes Bowlero Lanes in Farmington, his 45th overall PBA Regional Gary Vicente, Michael Pasch 300 N.M., on Nov. 7. title. He earned $1,600. MADISON, NJ – Darryl Newell Scroggins, who won $2,500, Traber defeated Harry Sullins rolled twelve strikes in a row to tally At Lodi Lanes threw two strikes in the 10th of Chesterfield Twp., Mich., a 300 game while bowling in the in LODI, NJ – Gary Vicente and Michael Pasch each blasted a 300 game frame to nip Waliczek. Scroggins 279-192, while Zicha edged Paul the CMIL League at Plaza Lanes. in the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes but it was John Sperone defeated Gary Skidmore of Gerard of Cincinnati, 189-180, Chris DeAngelis hit 765, who had high series for the session with an 802 set. Albuquerque, N.M., 248-192, in the semifinal round to set up Margaret Byrne 267-704, and Luis Mercado hit 298, Mark Newman 797, Gary Janz 766, Jennifer while Waliczek defeated Kris the championship match. Alice Bednarik 200. Deblasi 266-680, and Ally Gomer 236. 2 SPORTS REPORTER December 1 - 7, 2010 Joan Taylor’s Nick DeLia 779 in Ten Pin Rap.... Montvale Major Susan Helfrich who manages the day desk at Boonton Lanes By Joe Rizzi informed me of her recent experience combining bowling with MONTVALE, NJ - Nick DeLia fundraising. Her son’s school needed money for their soccer program. was the high scorer this in the More and more schools are cutting programs such as sports and the Montvale Major League, bowling arts with forced budget cuts. Here is Susan’s story: a 779 series on games of 266, 234 “I arranged and hosted a Rock and Bowl-a-thon on November 14 (at and 279. Despite Nick’s fine Boonton Lanes). This evolved from a Hopatcong High School soccer effort, North Jersey Turf & Trim There is no such thing as Tournament bowling is coach and parent meeting. We wanted to raise money for uniforms, was routed by tournament time---because fun, and always profitable. warm-up suits, and new water bottles. How pathetic that most of the BuddiesProShop.com, 27-3. Ray there are fine tournaments It isn't always profitable in team’s water bottles had holes in them. Keim bowled 258-692, Alex being conducted 12 months a financial sense, though “I never thought I would see the day when it came down to paying Kowalchuk 237-662, Joe Cauwels of the year. many have won cash, mer- to play a high school sport. In the beginning of this soccer season I 236-661 and Larry Toppin 258- Ever stop to think of how chandise, trips, and other heard that some parents had to buy pieces of uniforms because there 650 for the winning team. many bowling tournaments goodies, large and small. was a shortage. My son has been a varsity soccer player since his Rick Whitling bowled 242-276- are available in the world But you always enter into a freshman year and now he is a junior. The team had to give preference 235—753, leading GP’s each year? An educated new and exciting phase of to seniors, then juniors, and so on. So my son got a warm-up jacket Restaurant to a 27-3 rout over guess might put the figure the sport where the compe- with a broken zipper that I paid to have replaced. GDC Contracting. Keith Lee at more than 10,000. tition is different but the “As a result of governor-elect Chris Christy’s budget cuts, we almost rolled 257-230-258—745, but There are big money, small game is the same. didn’t even have a soccer program this year. Many programs were despite his effort Rick’s Pro Shop money and no money tour- How can you tell if a tour- abandoned because of big budget cuts. was defeated by The Game Zone, naments. There are family, nament is a good one? But the new soccer coach, Brian Carr, was motivated. He urged the 16.5-13.5. school, church, business, Check out those conducting team to work for what they needed. There were no options. Everyone Other scores for the week profession, city, county, the tournament, where it is pulled together to make successful fundraisers. In addition to bowling, included: Jason Von Koester 246- state, sectional, national, being run, and read closely we hosted a canning event around town, then a car wash, then Rock 200-254—700, Jeff Schuster 259- zone, continent and world all the rules and fine print and Bowl-a-thon. 698, Bob Balzarek 287-683 and tournaments. There are pro on the entry blank. A tour- “For the bowling, the deal was that for $15, participants got a two- Mike Verbitski 222-651. hour lane rental, shoes, pizza and pitchers of soda. Laser lights and tournaments and amateur nament survives only if music added to the fun. We filled 20 lanes and many of my customers tournaments and pro-ama- bowlers are given a fair supported the event. I have to credit so many people for getting Joe Truchan teur tournaments. shake and tournaments involved, namely Sarah the manager of Pizza Hut, former lanes man- Blasted 268-742 There are singles, doubles don't last unless they have ager Mike Dunn, and our current manager, Craig Born. We raised and team tournaments. needed participation. about $900 for what we needed. The players have their new warm-up At Montvale Lanes There are events for boys, In many tournaments, par- suits now, paid for in full.” girls, men, women and ticularly local and state and By Larry Diebner This reminded me of how bowling continues to play an integral part mixed covering every age. national association events, MONTVALE, NJ - Joe Truchan in massive fundraisers such as the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy There are sibling tourna- plus most charity tourna- fired scores of 259-268-215 for a telethon and the Susan G. Komen Fund for Breast Cancer. This is in ments, husband and wife, ments, many dedicated peo- 742 series to lead all scoring in the addition to local events for local needs as well. Bowling has provided father and son, mother and ple work hours that would Thursday Nite Early Bird League an inexpensive way to raise money with much more fun than simple daughter, and any other stagger the imagination. at Montvale Lanes. Other great raffles. It can be expanded to include low and high game pots, as long relationship tournaments. In some tournaments you shooting for the night included as they are based on bowling performance. Millions of dollars have There are club tourna- can win six figures or more. Danny Jacaruso 284-731, Gerrit been raised over the years. The best part is that your bowling center ments and shop tourna- In others you can't win Overeem 288-717, Steve Scorzetti handles most of the work in this venue that sells itself. Congratulations ments and office tourna- much more than satisfaction 259-711, Mike Funtsch 249-705, to the Hopatcong High School soccer team, and may your victories be ments and religious tourna- in being a player, and or Phil DeSantis 257-702, Graig many! ments. There are tourna- maybe a title and trophy, be Slawinski 257-694, and Mike The “eHow” series on the web has a page with tips on running a ments for people who can't it thimble size or taller than Almodovar 290-692. bowling fundraiser at http://www.ehow.com/way_5263237_bowling- see or can't walk or can't you are. fundraiser-ideas.html. How can you go wrong with something that’s hear. You can't gain the full fun, easy, and inexpensive to run or enjoy as a participant? Jim Viola Hit 707 And with all that only a rewards bowling offers small percentage of the unless you roll in tourna- At Parkway Lanes number and scope of the ments even now and then. variety of bowling tourna- So give your local or state Elmwood Park, NJ – Jim Viola led ments staged annually have tournament a whirl. Don't Sports Reporter all pin attackers with scores of been touched upon. miss some of the fine compe- 257-214-236 for a strong 707 Yet, many bowlers never tition your local center Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough series in the Wednesday Teterboro have rolled in a tournament. offers. Check out tourna- Bowling League, at Parkway Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 Let it be known that there ment clubs. There is as wide Lanes. Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant is a tournament for every a variety in tournaments as The rest of the field for that night Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia bowler, regardless of the there is in the aims of consisted of Em Szep 289-701, Contributing Writers size of your average---or bowlers but bowlers can Scott Koenig 257-687, Larry Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor budget. Look through any find the right one with a lit- DeAngelo 243-685, Rich Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy bowling publication, check tle effort. DeLorenzo Sr 258-683, Kenny Martin Michel Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi the desk or bulletin board at If you've never rolled a Demchak 255-678, and Daniel For information regarding advertising, your bowling centers and tournament, roll one in the Gerardi 255-676. subscriptions, or editorial content call: read all your communica- near future. If you have, roll (201)865-5363 tions and you're sure to find one more. Member one or two tournaments There can be problems at Fax: (201) 865-6246 designed just for you. times, like when the nudist E-mail - [email protected] Tournament bowling is the convention ran a bowling extra icing on the bowling tournament. Nobody looked Sports Reporter cake. at the scores. P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 December 1 - 7, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER 3 4 SPORTS REPORTER December 1 - 7, 2010 USBC Women’s Championships Kevin Harrity 760 at Carolier NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Kevin Harrity topped the scoring in the Wins 2010 SportsTravel Award Middlesex County Major League at Zone Carolier Lanes firing games of Matt Cannizzaro - USBC Communications 258-223-279 for a high series of 760. Ryan Friend shot 256-234-258-748, Bruce Camp 276-264-733, Rich ARLINGTON, Texas – The 2010 and 1954, featuring 1,185 and 4,538 Best Professional Multi-Sport or Page 218-256-245-719, Ray Smarsh 222-255-237-714, Rudy Johnson United States Bowling Congress teams, respectively. The 2011 tour- Multi-Discipline Event 246-258-208-712, and Drew Livengood 202-256-253-711. Women’s Championships featured a nament kicks off its 88-day run on 2009 Summer X Games 15 in Los fresh look and a brand new format, April 7, and more than 6,000 teams Angeles and the event earned national recog- are expected to compete. Best Professional Single-Sport nition with a 2010 SportsTravel SportsTravel magazine readers Event NFL Super Bowl XLIV in South Award from SportsTravel magazine. were asked to vote either online or Florida The 2010 USBC Women’s by fax to determine the winners. Championships was named the Best This is the fifth year the magazine Best Collegiate Sports Event Series Amateur Sports Event Series or has presented the awards. or Circuit Circuit, and USBC Executive “We are pleased to recognize these 2010 NCAA College World Series in Director Stu Upson was on hand to superior sporting events,” said Omaha, Neb. accept the award at the TEAMS Timothy Schneider, publisher of Best Collegiate Multi-Sport or (Travel, Events And Management in SportsTravel magazine, which Multi-Discipline Event Sports) '10 Conference & Expo in organizes the annual TEAMS 2010 NAIA Indoor Track & Field Charlotte, N.C. Conference and Expo. “Each of the Championships in Johnson City, Tenn. On the way to the honor, the winners is a prime example of Women’s Championships beat out achieving excellence in organization Best Collegiate Single-Sport Event the 2009 Little League World and management for both competi- 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Series, 2010 American Strongman tors and spectators.” Championship Game in Indianapolis Platinum Series, 2010 Great Urban Race Series, 2010 Major League This year’s winners include: Best Amateur Sports Event Series or Circuit Dragon Boat Series and 2010 2010 U.S. Bowling Congress Sports Event of the Year METAL2METAL Demolition Women’s Championships in El Paso, 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Derby Series. Texas “It’s an honor to be included Vancouver, British Columbia among the best sporting events in Best Amateur Multi-Sport or Multi- Best New Sports Event Discipline Event the world and mentioned in the 2010 Warrior Games in Colorado 2010 Olympic Winter Games in same breath as the Super Bowl, Springs, Colo. World Series and Winter Olympics,” Vancouver, British Columbia Upson said. “The Women’s Best Professional Sports Event Best Amateur Single-Sport Event Championships is based on more Series or Circuit 2009 Cal Ripken World Series World 2009 Major League Baseball World than 90 years of tradition but recent- Championship Game in Aberdeen, Md. ly underwent some changes. This Series in New York and Philadelphia recognition shows us that we’re headed in the right direction, and we’re excited about the future of the tournament.” This year’s ballot included nomi- nees in amateur, collegiate and pro- fessional categories, and awards were presented for best single-sport event, best multi-sport or multi-dis- cipline event and best sports event series or circuit in each category. In addition, an overall Sports Event of the Year was selected from the winners of each category with the top prize going to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. To be eligible, nominated events had to occur between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. The 2010 Women's Championships marked the first time the tournament was held in a convention-center setting, and more than 30,000 bowlers made their way to the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center in El Paso, Texas, during its 100-day run from March 27 until July 4. The tournament, which has been held in 56 cities since its inception in 1916, is about to make its third visit to Syracuse, N.Y., and 10th trip to the Empire State overall. Syracuse hosted the event in 1940 December 1 - 7, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER 5 THE STARS Joe Novara and Chris Jove AT STELTON Won Their First LIGBT Titles DJ Cramer 299-744 East Islip, NY: The Long Island Generation’s Bowlers Tour (LIGBT) winners at East Islip were scratch champion Joe Novara of E. PISCATAWAY, NJ- DJ Cramer Patchogue, NY who earned $1,000 and Chris Jove of Port Jefferson, NY led the scoring in the Thursday who won $500 for winning the handicap event. The event was bowled Nite Men’s League tossing a 299 on a house shot which produced the highest scores in LIGBT history. game to highlight a high series of Normally the LIGBT puts down a PBA condition or uses one of the 744, and Kyle Brown hit 269. Kegel Challenge Series Patterns. DJ Cramer, Jr. 720 The opening scratch event saw two 300 games and a 298 to set the PISCATAWAY, NJ – DJ Cramer scoring pace. The top two bowlers in the 49 & under division and the top topped the scoring in the Thursday senior were guaranteed in the final shootout. Joe Novara, who averaged Men’s League firing games of 267 and John Rizzi of South Huntington, NY (266 average) were the 242-264-214 for a high series of two 49 & under leaders. The high senior bowler was Frank Spano, 720. Brentwood, NY who averaged 252, including a 300 game. It took a 258 Dave Donelan shot 224-256-232- average to make the finals in the 49 & under division and a 251 average 712, Joe Zolkowski 234-224-247- in the senior division. 705, Rob Giles 247-239-215-701, To fill the fourth spot in the scratch shootout a 1 game finals was Philip Chmura 269, and Troy bowled by all the non-seeded finalists. Mike Dioguardo of Patchogue, Mellios 255. NY rolled a 290 to advance as he defeated Brian Ziesig, Levittown, NY Keith Urquhart 268 by 2 pins. Brian shot 288 with a blow out 7-10 on his fill ball. In the PISCATAWAY, NJ – Keith shootout Joe Novara held a 10 pin lead in the 9th frame and struck out Urquhart rolled 268-249 in the to shoot 268 and win the title. Finishing second was John Rizzi ($750) Wednesday AT&T League. with a 253, third went to Frank Spano ($550) with a 245 and finishing fourth was Mike Dioguardo (210) who earned $400. Dan Amann, Jr. 707 The handicap event also enjoyed big scores. Leading the first squad PISCATAWAY, NJ – Dan Amann, was eventual winner, Chris Jove. Chris was seeded directly into the last Jr. paced the scoring in the match of the finals by leading the first squad with an 857 series (740 Wednesday AT&T League firing scratch.) The second squad leader was Leo Lombardi of West Babylon, games of 237-278-192 for a high NY. Leo shot an incredible 893 series (758 scratch) to earn 1 bye in the series of 707. finals. It took a 769 to make the finals in the first squad and a 769 in the Bill Gaskill shot 267, Joe Obst second squad. and Mike Coppola 258, and Champion Chris Jove took control of the handicap shootout immedi- Daniel Nagy 254. ately with a triple. Except for an open frame in the fourth Chris struck Keith Urquhart 709 in every frame to shoot a 265 scratch game (304 with handicap). PISCATAWAY, NJ – Keith Finishing second and earning $300 was Jim Walsh, Glen Cove, NY with Urquhart blasted 234-267-208- a 252 (221 scratch). Third place went to Tom Strother ($250), Medford, 709 in the He’s and She’s League. NY with a 243 (215 scratch) and fourth went to Eddie Shacalo, Andy Blechman 704 Brooklyn, NY ($200) who rolled a 231 (168 scratch). PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the CNJP- BL League Andy Blechman rolled 226-245-233-704, and Bryan !! Remember you read it here FIRST !! Hans hit 255. In the Tuesday AT&T League Vinnie Milazzo shot 255. Michael McLaughlin 256 PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the South Plainfield Mix League Michael McLaughlin shot 256, Andrew Knapp 254, and Sean O’Brien 236. Gary Wittmer and Joe Solliman rolled 256, and Skip Root 255 in the South Plainfield Mix League. 6 SPORTS REPORTER December 1 - 7, 2010 Nelson Burton Jr. Returns to ABC Broadcast Team for 2011 PBA Tournament of Champions Hall of Famer recalls great moments in Tournament of Champions history SEATTLE, Wash. – There will be of Champions where Don Johnson competition that runs Jan. 16-22, well,” Burton said. “Naturally it in 1979. For the past seven years, a familiar voice on ABC Sports came within one pin of perfection, at the Red Rock Resort and was a huge event that sometimes the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour when professional bowling returns rolling a 299 en route to capturing Bowling Center. The addition of had live entertainment. I remem- finals have aired Sunday after- to the network in January. the title on ABC. Most recently all PBA titlists will make the tour- ber jazz great Pete Fountain and noons on ESPN. Professional Bowlers the Tournament of Champions nament even more challenging, his orchestra performed live one In addition to his return to the Association Hall of Famer Nelson produced another historic moment according to Burton. year on the lanes adjacent to the Tournament of Champions, ‘Bo’ Burton Jr., who served as last season when Kelly Kulick “With its record prize fund and TV pair.” Burton will also host the PBA Hall color commentator for Pro became the first woman to win a the addition of all the PBA titlists, ABC’s renewed coverage of the of Fame ceremonies the evening Bowlers Tour telecasts on ABC PBA Tour event during an ESPN it adds an enormous amount of Tournament of Champions is part of Jan. 22 at Red Rock where for 23 seasons from 1975-1997, telecast that attracted a five-year prestige to the tournament,” of the PBA’s three-year extension Pedersen, a 13-time Tour winner, will return as a special guest com- high 1.7 million viewers. Burton said. “With so much talent with ESPN which will run through 11-time Senior Tour titlist Dale mentator during the network’s live Those moments were also in one event I think it will be one 2013. The PBA has a long-stand- Eagle, and lane maintenance pio- broadcast of the record $1 million among Burton’s fondest of the hardest tournaments of all ing relationship with ESPN, which neer Len Nicholson will be induct- PBA Tournament of Champions Tournament of Champions memo- time to win.” began when the network launched ed into the Hall. Saturday, Jan. 22, on ABC at 2:30 ries but others that stood out to Burton recalled the prestige of p.m. Eastern from Red Rock him as a competitor, color analyst the Tournament of Champions Lanes in Las Vegas. and bowling fan include: during his run on the network, and The Tournament of Champions 1965 – “Billy Hardwick defeat- how the PBA’s signature tourna- HY-WAY BOWL finals, which will also pay a record ing Dick Weber inspired me and a ment was recognized by many of $250,000 to the winner, marks the lot of the new young guys to ABC’s top executives. ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ return of the PBA Tour to ABC for believe that we could compete “Bob Iger (now Walt Disney Co. the first time in 14 years. with the established superstars of CEO) and Dennis Swanson (for- “Bringing the Tournament of the era.” mer president of ABC Sports) 908-687-9300 Champions back to ABC is out- 1967 – “Jack Biondolillo rolling were often in attendance for the standing,” said Burton, a 17-time the Tour’s first televised 300 TV finals, and of course, Harvey DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour game. In general 300s were very Firestone, who was CEO of AL BRIDGES, MANAGER titlist who formed a memorable rare back in the day and to do it Firestone at the time was there as announce team with legendary under pressure on bowling’s broadcaster Chris Schenkel biggest stage was unreal.” throughout Burton’s time on the 1975 – “My first Tournament of network. Champions as an announcer had The PBA said that Burton will two of my former roommates and set the scene during the upcoming good friends —Barry Asher and Tournament of Champions tele- Dave Davis — battling neck and cast’s opening and introduce fea- neck in the championship match ture items throughout the presen- and Barry leaving a solid 8-pin in tation of the stepladder finals. the eighth frame would ultimately ESPN’s Rob Stone will handle cost him the match. It was also a play-by-play duties and newly telecast where Chris taught me my inducted PBA Hall of Famer first broadcasting lesson — try not Randy Pedersen will provide color to pull for one player over another commentary. as the audience will resent it.” “Longtime PBA fans will be 1976 – “Marshall Holman thrilled to hear ‘Bo’ will be arrives!” involved with this historic event,” 1978 – “Making the telecast said PBA Deputy Commissioner myself and blowing the semifinal and COO Tom Clark. “He’ll be match against Teata Semiz by right back where he belongs, talk- missing the 3-10 split. I felt like ing bowling on a Saturday after- the tournament was mine if I get noon on ABC as part of the great- past that game.” est tournament ever.” 1981 – “Steve Cook bowling the Burton joined Schenkel on PBA best and most aggressive game I Tour telecasts in 1975 at a time ever witnessed. Bowling 287, he when ratings on ABC for PBA put everything he had into every Tour telecasts were at their high- shot with that super strike ball that est, generally ranging between 8.0 he possessed.” and 9.0 or approximately 9 million “Two other memories I have homes. were Mike Durbin winning the “Working with such a great pro- Tournament of Champions with fessional like Chris, I was really three different bowling styles (big just along for the ride,” Burton hook, full-roller and straight shot), said. “The bigger the stage the bet- and it still amazes me that three of ter he was. For a broadcaster the bowling greats—Mark Roth, Dick prestige of that tournament was Weber and Walter Ray Williams just phenomenal.” Jr. don’t have the Tournament of Schenkel, also a member of the Champions on their resumes.” PBA Hall of Fame, died in 2005. Originally conceived as a show- Tournament of Champions tele- case for recent Tour champions, casts have been the scene of some the Tournament of Champions is of the most memorable moments now open to all PBA titlists in bowling history such as the (national tour, senior tour and 1970 PBA Firestone Tournament regional) and will be a week-long December 1 - 7, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER 7 PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Bowlers to Veterans Link Joined in Veterans Day Activities The Veterans Day ceremonies at standing in front of the Tomb of the Thunderbird Lanes are so passion- Mike Potoski 770 Arlington National Cemetery bring Unknowns with the BVL wreath, ate about supporting our veterans together thousands of veterans and surrounded by other VSOs, truly thru the BVL, that it has affected MADISON, NJ – Mike Potoski blasted 298-770, and Jennifer Dunklin their families as well as representa- illustrated to me the larger BVL role our whole staff! Veteran's Day at 214-608 in the CMIL League. tives of all branches of the military, and how essential the organization Arlington National Cemetery is a In the Chatham Collisionettes League Alice Bednarik hit 228-623, Jodi dignitaries from around the country is to our veterans." very emotional day for me person- Belli 213-618, and Lori Pucek 204. and representatives from members The day began with BVL repre- ally and for those who attend with Trevor Bogert 731 of the Congress and the Cabinet. sentatives attending a White House me. We bring the thoughts and MADISON, NJ- Trevor Bogert topped the scoring in the Wednesday The time-honored event is coordi- breakfast and then moved to the prayers of all of our staff and Trio League firing a 279 game for a high series of 731. nated by a few dozen organizations ceremonies at Arlington National bowlers -- both league and casual -- Tony Ferlise shot 270, Charles Grier 257, Joey Parisi 691, Dave Krivak for which every day is Veterans Day. Cemetery where Department of who have given to such a worthy 677, and Lissette Tapanes 223. For organizations like the American Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and cause." Dan Pridham 279 Legion, Blue Star Mothers of Vice President Joe Biden addressed Other bowling center representa- America and the Bowlers to the crowd. Biden noted that there tives at the ceremonies were BVL MADISON, NJ- Dan Pridham rolled 279-671, Donny Prisco 253, Veterans Link, each day, each are 23 million surviving veterans Board Member Wally Hall and his Jimmy Granato 250-673, and Ryan Kitson 673 in the Tuesday 400 action, and each effort is devoted to and that our country owes them son, Michael; and Lord Calvert Doubles League. honoring the sacrifices of those who "100 percent of our thanks." He Lanes proprietor Susan Collier. Charles Wilfong 688 have served our country. also pointed out that there are some In addition to Dale (who is also a MADISON, NJ – Charles Wilfong led the scoring in the Thursday BVL supporters, including mem- 16,000 veterans who were wounded member of the Virginia State USBC Mixed League firing a 246 game for a high series of 688. bers of the United States Bowling in the most recent conflicts and Board), other USBC members Harry Franz hit 247-642, Andrew Stephens 245-659, and Karen Congress and the Bowling "will continue to need care for the attending the event were BVL Evangelista 231. Proprietors' Association of rest of their lives." Board Chair and USBC President Carol Gant rolled 216, Lies’l Apgar 215, and Liz McKissock 214 in the America, joined together with their Nation's Capital Area USBC rep- Darlene Baker; Virginia State Ladies Trio League. fellow Veterans Service resentative Tom Dale, a veteran USBC President Judy Edwards; Joe Marchese 686 Organizations (VSO) in solidarity himself, and Alfred Russo, Jr., an Virginia State USBC Director for America's veterans on Eagle Scout who traveled to Robbie Thomas; Paul Rumbaugh MADISON, NJ- Joe Marchese topped the scoring in the MC Police & November 11. Washington, D.C. with the Maple and Bobby Phillips of Greater Fire League firing a 252 game for a high series of 686. For first time attendee, Joe Family Centers group, carried the Fredericksburg (VA) USBC. Jimmy Granato shot 247, Ken Kastner 245-671, Fred Brunner 619, and LaSpina of Maple Family Centers BVL and US flags as part of the Founded in 1942, the BVL is Lauren Freestone 200. (NY), it was an unforgettable and BVL honor guard. located in Metropolitan In the Pharma Plus League Lez Porzio hit 246, Troy Williams 234, and moving experience. "Although Following the ceremony in the Washington, D.C. and is guided by Dan Smith 233. Maple Family Centers has been a Amphitheatre, BVL representatives representatives of the United States Bob Perry 640 long-time supporter of BVL, we joined with the other VSOs in lay- Bowling Congress and the Bowling MADISON, NJ – Bob Perry paced the league at Plaza Lanes firing a 236 decided to really step it up last ing a wreath at the Tomb of the Proprietors' Association of game for a high series of 640. year," explains LaSpina. "We rec- Unknowns. Mary Harrar, with America. Tom Swartz hit 256, Billy Piccola 256-626, and Dan Zavala 619 in the ognized all the good that BVL does Thunderbird Bowling Centers (PA) For information, visit Livingston Business Men’s League. and our important role in support- was once again a member of the http://www.BowlforVeterans.org. ing bowling's own charity. But wreath laying contingent. "We at 8 SPORTS REPORTER December 1 - 7, 2010 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Jeff Kubasak 802 Frank Wagner 755 Sean Williams 735 Dan DeBenedetto 693 Kurt Moszkowski 670 HOPELAWN, NJ- Jeff Kubasak HOPELAWN, NJ- Frank Wagner HOPELAWN, NJ- Sean Williams HOPELAWN, NJ- Dan HOPELAWN, NJ – Kurt topped all bowlers rolling in the took the high series honors while led all rollers in the Sunday Nite DeBenedetto paced the Monday Moszkowski led the Thursday Madison Park Men’s League when contesting in the Middlesex Mixed League firing 215-263-257 Madness League firing 202-235- Nite Mixed League firing games he bowled games of 257-279-266 County Classic League firing for a 735 high set. 256 for a high series of 693. of 234-266 for a high 670 set. for the session high series of 802. games of 234-242-279 for a high Cid Stentella hit 228-218-253- Nick Viverito hit 210-211-617, Miek Piomelli shot 248-210-201- Eric Velazquez shot 256-251- series of 755. 699, Elio Carrasco 245-236-215- Stan Pietrucha 210, and Ray 659, Scott Akalewicz 218-219- 225-732, Jaydee Luistro 214-266- Bob Kerwin shot 279-248-223- 696, Lauro PEtez 288-214-683, Mangels 207. 216-653, and Andrew Smith 236- 247-727, Travis Tilley 222-252- 750, Jason Pintus 236-258-243- and John Delgado 215-255-207- Rich Governale 683 212-623. 233-707, Willie Zammitto 265- 737, Dorin Soto 231-277-228- 677. HOPELAWN, NJ – Rich Bill Pyrz 675 234-200-699, and Amanda 736, Brian Lynch 268-225-232- Rocco Fortunato 703 Governale led the Gemini Towing HOPELAWN, NJ – In the Merck Hermann tossed a 246 game. 725, Joe Herber 236-255-215-715, HOPELAWN, NJ- Rocco League firing games of 234-236- League Bill Pryz shot 216-267- Kenny Anderson 654 and Michael Holoka 237-246- Fortunato topped the scoring in 213 for a high series of 683. 675, and Gregg Farley 205-206- HOPELAWN, NJ - Kenny 226-709. the Family League firing games of Michael Garcia shot 204-268- 600. Anderson shot 201-259-654 at Michael Morirs shot 236-235- 245-226-232 for a high series of 667, Vinny Medvetz 257-203-656, In the Thursday Mixed Nuts Majestic to lead the league fol- 666, Dave Calamito 200-263-661, 703. and Joe Britton 203-202-233-638. League Don E. Hellhake shot 223- lowed by Nick Guarneri rolling Drew Rucinski 246-221-660, and Dan Pawalek shot 267-201-202- Jeff Nemeth 671 204-203-630, Mike V. Kennelly 258-213-654, Rob Williams 224- Tommy Giamo 216-605 compet- 670, Robert Krimin 225-237-640, 204-256-617, and Steve Baum, Jr. ing in the NJ Turnpike League. HOPELAWN, NJ – JefF Nemeth 202-221-647, and Glenn Aiello Kevin Kopko 232-202-634, and led the Knights of Columbus posted a 249 game. 236-221-637. Eric Applegate 245-630. League with scores of 225-234- Jason Ciszewski 650 In the Tuesday Nite Trios 212 for the meeting high series of HOPELAWN, NJ- Jason League Paul Harney shot 268- 671. Ciszewski rolled 243-213-650, 246-220-634, and Ryan Kirkland Mark Makwinski shot 227-237- Wayne Bebert 222-226-622, DJ 228. 657, Joe Nemeth 299-652, and Petardi 228, and Heather Medoro Bill Larsen 245-203-633. 200.