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Vol. 70 No. 39 December 2 - 6, 2009 50 cents Tim Mack is Metropolitan , Liz Johnson Top PBA Events ALLEN PARK, Mich. lacking the revolutions, I Bowler of the Year – Playing a style of had to do something.” ATLANTIC PBA Tour game outside his nor- Page's technique CITY, NJ - exemption by mal comfort zone, worked. Ciminelli struck Wikipedia says, finishing 8th at Rhino Page of Wesley on seven of his first eight “Tim Mack, of the PBA Tour Chapel, Fla., out-struck shots before leaving three New Jersey, USA, Trials in Allen of consecutive 7 pins that is one of the Park, MI. Buffalo, N.Y., to win ultimately made the dif- world's leading Additionally, the Professional ference because Page Ten-pin bowlers. Mack has cap- Bowlers Association’s struck on nine of his first He is right hand- tained the Viper Championship at 10 attempts. ed.” United States’ Thunderbowl Lanes. In the women’s title That’s just the As part of the PBA match, Johnson followed beginning. The Team for seven World Series of PBA LLC photo an open frame with three listing doesn’t go years. He led Bowling finals on Liz Johnson and Rhino Page collected big checks at strikes and added a late the PBA Viper Championship. into the years that Ron DeRoxtra photo the U.S. to ESPN, Liz Johnson of double to hold off he has battled Tim Mack receives Met Bowler of three consecu- Cheektowaga, N.Y., the Viper Championship early in Barnes, who was plagued shoulder injuries, the Year award from Joan Taylor- tive victories won her first PBA Women’s Series by single-pin leaves. Barnes left Schliewenz at East Coast Bowling the event when he was struggling the surgeries and from 2006- singles title, defeating Lynda three 10 pins, two 7 pins and a pair Centers Convention. with his equipment and decided to physical therapy. 2008. Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, of 4 pins in bowling an otherwise Although he has many interna- Courageous athlete? Comeback switch from “reactive” bowling 211-196, for the women’s Viper balls to more stable urethane error-free game without a double. tional titles on six of seven conti- kid? International star? The Championship. “It’s been an amazing year,” said nents, his biggest achievement Metropolitan Bowling Writers equipment. Ciminelli, a non- Page, the Lumber Liquidators exempt player who advanced out Johnson, who won the United came this year when On May 31, Association chose Tim Mack as PBA Tour’s 2007-08 Rookie of the States Bowling Congress Queens 2009, he earned his first full-time Metropolitan Bowler of the Year. of the Tour Qualifying Round to Year, defeated Ciminelli, 268-246, earn a spot in the 72-man tourna- title earlier in the year after earn- for his third career title, a $25,000 ment field, was bowling next to ing a PBA Women’s Series John Siano Rolled 300-779 prize and a berth in the end-of- Page – and made the same equip- exemption for 2009-10 by teaming season PBA Experience ment move with similar results. with to win the Don At South Levittown Lanes Showdown. Ironically, the two left-handers and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles “It feels great to be able to get eventually met for the title. title in January. LEVITTOWN, NY – John Sinao 758 followed by Mike Kraly with off to a great start in the World “It makes no sense to get a big blasted a 300 game for a 779 289, Andrew Ghirardi 279, Scott “I threw the ball much different- Series, and to make a show in my ly than the way I usually bowl,” ego after winning a title,” she series in the Thursday Night Calica 276, Joe Ervolino 269, third event,” Page said. “To get explained. “You do the best you Foursome League at South Mark Munoz 267, and Rya Munos Page said. “I was literally trying to my third title this early in the sea- loft the ball over the dots and as I can. You’re thankful for your life, Levittown Lanes. and Bob Brust 266. son feels amazing.” your family, your parents. I’m Ron Arena, Jr. rolled 290-265- was doing so, I was hitting it as Page said he turned the corner in hard as I could with as many revo- very thankful for the opportunities lutions as I could to try to get that I still have to bowl.” Andrew Teall, Chris Aker Roll urethane ball to do the right thing. In addition to her $10,000 first ARLINGTON, Texas – Chris “It was pretty cool, and doing it conditions. There has never been a In a sense, I was trying to make it prize, Johnson earned a berth in Aker of Winnemucca, Nev., and with my wife bowling on the team 900 on lane condi- behave like a reactive (ball), but a the PBA Women’s Showdown Andrew Teall of Medford, N.J., was pretty special,” Aker said. tions. controlled reactive. For Ciminelli, which will take place in April at recently became just the 14th and “She usually gets nervous and USBC Approved 900 Series that’s his A game. His rotation and the new International Training 15th bowlers, respectively, to roll can't watch, so she's only seen one Jeremy Sonnenfeld, Lincoln, revs match up perfectly. For me, Center in Arlington, Texas United States Bowling Congress- or two of my previous 300 games. Neb., Feb. 2, 1997 Tony approved 900 series. This time she watched pretty Roventini, Milwaukee, Nov. 9, The feats were accomplished much every frame, which is nice.” 1998 Vince Wood, Moreno Valley, Lisa Klics 300 at Holiday Bowl within three days of each other Aker had seven 300 games and Calif., Sept. 29, 1999 Robby and were the first since Rich an 825 high series before his 900 Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., Dec. OAKLAND, NJ – Lisa Klics found 846 highlighted with games of 289 Jerome Jr. of Baltimore had a 900 series. Teall had five earlier per- 28, 2000 James Hylton, Salem, perfection when she fired twelve in and 279. series on Dec. 22, 2008. The first fect games and beat his previous Ore., May 2, 2001 Jeff Campbell a row for a 300 game adding games Matt Defrese, Sr. posted a 258 approved 900 did not occur until best series of 813. II, New Castle, Pa., June 12, 2004 of 224 and 223 for a 747 series in game en route to a 702, Dwayne Feb. 2, 1997 when Jeremy “I really wasn’t thinking of a Darin Pomije, New Prague, Minn., the Adult/Child Challenge League Stuart rolled 730, and Sharon Sonnenfeld rolled three consecu- 900; all I was really focused on Dec. 9, 2004 Robert Mushtare, at Holiday Bowl. Chrzanow tallied a 602 set. tive perfect games in Lincoln, was getting a 200 to get 800,” Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2005 and Tom Stellingwerg had the hot Neb. Teall said. “I’m still on Cloud 9. I Feb. 19, 2006 Lonnie Billiter Jr., hand for the session’s high set of Aker, a 47-year-old left-hander, didn’t know what to do. People Fairfield, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2006 had 36 consecutive strikes Oct. 30 behind me were going pretty crazy Mark Wukoman, Greenfield, Wis., Jack Safkan 813 at Rockaway in the Friday Night Mixers League but I didn’t know how to act, April 22, 2006 P.J. Giesfeldt, ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan George Dakak, Jr. shot 269-258- at Time Bowling Center. whether I should jump up and Milwaukee, Dec. 23, 2007 Rich topped the game and set high 263-790, Tom Griffin, Jr. 278- Teall, a 24-year-old right-hander, down or fall to my knees.” Jerome Jr., Baltimore, Dec. 22, scores in the Foursome League at 258-710, Shawn Casey 279, matched that Nov. 2 in the Aker and Teall are the 13th and 2008 Chris Aker, Winnemucca, Rockaway Lanes when he tossed Miguel Galloza 264, and Kathi Monday Invitational League at 14th bowlers to roll approved Nev., Oct. 30, 2009 Andrew Teall, games of 290-244-279 en route to Dickerson 211. Medford Lanes. 900s, all on regular league lane Medford, N.J., Nov. 2, 2009 the high series of 813. 2 SPORTS REPORTER December 2 - 6, 2009 Boley Hit 300-780 Joan Taylor’s Ten Pin Rap.... At Brunswick Can you acquire a gene pool through marriage? Maybe that’s what Joe Untisz, 42, did. He rolled his first 300 game, this in the Kings and Queens Zone Carolier League at Circle Lanes. His games were 300-223 and 212 on a 190 average. NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Jeff Was he nervous? Yes, but he tried not to think about it. In fact, he was Boley earned top honors in the thinking of a song in his head, “If You Only Knew” by Shined Down, and Middlesex County Major League it kept him from over thinking his final shot. Untisz is a 35-year veteran of Once upon a time. even if done on occasion it had at Zone Carolier Lanes tossing Strange things have happened an effect on all averages, team the game, having watched his parents, Dorothy and the late Joe Untisz in perfection with a 300 then added their leagues. He has elected to receive the USBC standard ring. in bowling's past, some lost to and individual, and if teams games of 236 and 244 for a high today's bowlers. used the same lineup positions, And the gene pool? In addition to his bowling wife, he is the son-in-law series off 780. There was a time when, in leadoff men had the most legiti- of Morris County USBC BA Association Manager Albert Gonsiska, Jr. Rudy Johnson shot 255-226-279- order to speed things up, mate averages and anchor men * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 760 followed by Bill Paley tossing bowlers were filled out in the had the most inflated. Thanks to Carol Chadwick for sending in the results of the 42nd Singles 280-247-222-749, Mike Smith final frame. That happened One of the key men in any line- and 7th No Tap Doubles Tournament, held at Sparta Lanes on November 8. 275-248-221-744, TJ Vangorden The winners are: Singles Class A - Linda Klusick - 781, Eileen Grogan - 204-267-266-737, Aaron Williams when a game was a runaway, up was the figure filbert who 726, Nidia Haneveld - 684 and Sharon Bush - 674. Singles Class B - Linda 216-299-200-715, Brian Lynch out of the wood, meaning all could quickly figure out the dif- Calamari - 732, Kathy Squier - 710 and Laura Burtha - 690. The No Tap 269-214-231-714, Dave Blumberg strikes could not pull out a win ference in wood, or being more Doubles in Class A First place was a tie with Terri Baldwin/Linda Rose and 268-227-703, and Brian Moeller for the losing club. If the leadoff precise, the exact pin difference Linda Klusick/Susan Olivo – 1545. Class B - Linda Calamari/Laura Bertha - 209-225-268-702. man recorded a spare, he would between teams at any point. 1646 and Sandy DeMeo/Eileen Grogan - 1620. All scores are with handicap. automatically be given ten on his Scorers, at the bottom of each * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * fill ball. Don't under estimate team's lineup, would record the This week’s honor roll salutes , Union, who shot a 300 game McKissock 300 the effect. Even though it only mark count, a mark being a and 800 series at Hanover Lanes in the Tenpinners League. Also, Kelly meant a pin or two a game that or spare. If one bowler qualified to bowl in the January PBA Tournament of Champions through the At Plaza Lanes translated into a two or more records a seven on a spare or a women’s PBA tour. MADISON, NJ – Kyle point increase in average. double strike and an opponent * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * McKissock earned top game and But as you went down into the fells nine, that's 'a quick two pin The Morris County USBC Youth Association will be hosting its Annual set honors while rolling in the lineup it got worse, for the offi- difference, and in certain games Adult/Youth Roll-off on Sunday, February 7, 2010. All houses in Morris Wednesday Trio League at Plaza cial records, and a lot better for one team could be ahead of County that run certified Youth Leagues will be hosting their qualifiers dur- Lanes when he pitched perfect the bowlers in the fourth posi- another by 30 or more pins in ing the month of December. Check with your league official to see when with a 300 game and finished the tion and more for the anchor wood count. they are having their qualifier. session with the high series of bowlers. For many years, young * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 745. They were often the recipients bowlers, and seniors too, made I attended the fall meeting of the Morris County USBC WBA where the Andrew Stephens hit 238-653 of a no bowl strikeout in the some extra spending or bowling officers and directors did not disappoint. The business meeting was kept on followed by James Sirica rolling 10th. Now that could turn into a money by keeping score in point and lasted under an hour. Minutes and the financial report were 234, Joey Parisi 665, Sally gift of 20 or more pins in a single leagues, and that was particular- approved. An 8-pin “no tap” tournament followed, and if you want to see Lauderdale 225, and Stephanie game. Think about what a dif- ly true in California. lots of 7-counts, just tell people that 8 or more counts as a strike. There were Rahn 224. several no-tap 300 games, and the top winners enjoyed cash prizes in addi- ference it has made to you in the That is not necessary in these tion to three gift bags donated by Sargeant-at-Arms Elaine Wilson. It was 10th frame, when you ran into days of automatic scoring but truly a time for fun bowling, socializing, and keeping up with the county and It Pays to Advertise in the an open frame, as compared to a that key counter is still impor- what these women are doing for their members. Sports Reporter triple strike in the closing canto. tant because many bowlers are * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Don't get me wrong, this was- slow in scoring, even slower in Condolences are extended to the wife, son, and friends of Mark Cise, a n't a constant occurrence, but the projection of scores and the bowler out of Madison Plaza Lanes. Dena Riccone from the center sent this: possibilities on both sides of "On Friday, September 25, 2009, at 51 years of age, a devoted member of competition. And that even goes the bowling community was lost. Mark Cise was a Summit resident who for some of the announcers lent a helping hand throughout not only his community, but others as well. describing games on TV. Those who encountered Mark were touched by his genuine enthusiasm for Head to head match games life. His heart was as kind as his love for the game of bowling." were an important and exciting part of the sport and home matches, as few as five or ten Sports Reporter games, or as many as 50 to 100 games, were common, well Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough attended, and well officiated. Sometimes, part of the agree- Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 ment called for the pin-boys to Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant wear white gloves and footwear. Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia Wasn't that a nice touch to the Contributing Writers action? No. Chuck Pezzano Joan Taylor It was simply a better way to Dick Evans John Jowdy keep an eye on the fast moving Martin Michel hands and feet of the human For information regarding advertising, to make sure that they subscriptions, or editorial content call: always set up pins instead of (201)865-5363 somehow, by mistake of course, Member they either pushed or kicked a Fax: (201) 865-6246 pin down here and there. E-mail - [email protected] And now you know a little bit more about the ancient art of Sports Reporter scoring. P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Once upon a time. December 2 - 6, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 3 4 SPORTS REPORTER December 2 - 6, 2009 THE LEADERS AT LEVITTOWN - SOUTH Paul Franco 762 at Lodi Keith Pappas 300 Anna Bell 733 Mike Kremler 245 LODI, NJ – Paul Franco topped the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes pitching games of 246-279-237 for a high series of 762. Anna Bell took game and set In the Wednesday Knights of Kyle Ludwig 300 Jay Judowski shot 242-267-245-754, Mark Duca 267-257-222-746, Joe honors while rolling in the Columbus League Mike Kremler LEVITTOWN, NY – Kyle Collins 245-237-249-731, Harvey Ely 247-258-216-721, Russell Wednesday Grumman League fir- shot 245, Karen Pira and Linda Ludwig and Keith Pappas each VanHousen 226-257-231-714, and Chris Dodd 243-267-708. shot twelve banggers for 300 in ing one pin shy of perfect with a Ringnell 205. the Friday Astoria Federal Men’s 299 game finishing with a 733 set. Junior Leagues League at South Levittown Lanes. Roger Costa III hit 268-264-279- Nicholas Jao shot 283, Zack Mike Agosta hit a pair of 275 727, Joe Heller 276-738, Rob Risi Kelly 280, and James Kingsepp games, Bill Graven rolled 280- 279-257, Harry Charalambous 263 in the Monday Hicksville 268, Ketih Heyman 278-762, 258, Bryan Gosline and Jerry League. Mike Forman 269, and Rich White Stanick 256. Chris Pidoto shot 208-203, 268. Matthew Moss 725 Brandon Soedermasto 243, and Al Green 761 Matthew Moss topped the Brandon Weiss 185 in the Friday Al Green earned high series hon- Tuesday BK Sweenys League fir- SLIS Teen League. ors while contesting in the ing a pair of 257 games en route to Thursday Night Foursome League the high series of 725. firing a 278 game for a 761. Jeff Miller rolled 248-243-257, Keith Pappas shot 278-278-752, Peter Schimmel 270-242-709, and Jerry Stanick 280-290-730, Kenny Anthony Cordaro 249-244-702. Augusto 287-278, while Tony In the Wednesday Swingtime Ferrante rolled a near perfect 299 Seniors League Gene Kelly shot game. 214, Eric Rosch 211, George Ed Barnett 253 Kenkel 203, and Kitty Lyons 202. Irv Freed 268 Ed Barnett rolled 253, Rich Diamond 243, Art Sloman 237, In the Thursday Night Hits and Gail Copmarato 207, and Melinda Misses League Irv Freed shot 268, Blaney 203 in the Bi Monthly Patrick Fisher 236, Ken Weiss A&B League. 238, June Iacono, Larry Feriso, Lombardi 280 and Jimmy Moore 235. Bryan Costigliola 259 Nick Lombardi led the scoring in the Sunday Morning Trios League Bryan Costigliola rolled a high firing a high game of 280. game of 259 in the Monday LIA . Jason Forshee hit 736, Dave Charlie Liotta and Steve Diamond 279-760, Keith Hengel Lassman shot 256-716, Patty 267, Bruce Wrothman 279, Werbeck 257, and Ed Werbeck Donald Ludwig 269, and John and Steve Koopmann 256. Chalupa 264. AT HOLIDAY Ed Casler 771 OAKLAND, NJ – Ed Casler led the scoring in the Wednesday Early Mixed League firing a 265 game for a high series of 771. Frank Serico hit 268-743, Mike Bechler 249-717, Tom Stellingwerf 249-705, Ed Englahert 257-703, Dave Nauta 695, Dave Valerius 687, Bob Himber 674, Chuck Coselt 671, and Keith Cienki 662. Chris Miller 728 OAKLAND, NJ – Chris Miller led the Sal Marino Budweiser Classic League firing a high game of 279 and a high series of 728. Ray Kummer, Jr. rolled 687, Josh Bindhammer 268-686, Rick Nudo 686, Frank Funicello 258-682, Herb Ortiz 249-675, Nelson Debow 247-654, Joseph Gazzillo and Chris Andresen 650.

GGOO BBOOWWLL December 2 - 6, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 5

Nick Gavron Bests N. Arlington Juniors Red White and Blue Update By Vince Albrecht ARLINGTON, Texas – For the past several months, degrees of difficulty and fairness that were intended.” the United States Bowling Congress and Bowling The next batch of tests is now underway at centers North Arlington, NJ – S.A.S.’s Chipmunks, 7-0. In other action, Proprietors’ Association of America have worked such as AMF Fun Fest in Arlington, Texas, Mountain Nick Gavron stroked the evening’s Will Blanco had 206 in the closely with bowling centers to test the new USBC Sun Lanes in Hailey, Idaho, and Cityview Lanes in best games with 235,224, allowing Cardinals’ 5-2 triumph over Juicy Red, White and Blue oil patterns. USBC and BPAA Fort Worth, Texas. Additional centers have expressed his team to salvage three points while Café Tra-Ell grabbed five data indicate all three patterns have passed both diffi- interest and will be brought online as test sites as against Team Awesome in North points from the Ghosts; young 9- culty and fairness standards. soon as they are equipped to do so. Arlington’s Adult-Junior Doubles year-old Nicole Fonseca was all During testing, which was conducted at Red Bird If the latest round of testing yields acceptable competition. Nick, who finished smiles after outscoring her mom Lanes in Duncanville, Texas, and Dunbar Bowling results, the Red, White and Blue patterns will be with 632, raised his youth high Traci by three pins. Center in Dunbar, W.Va., the USBC Red pattern made available for local and state tournament use in average to 199. Junior keglers over average played at the same level of difficulty as each bowling Spring 2010 and for the Fall 2010 league season. Team Awesome’s Margaret included Margaret Ziobro +41, center’s standard house pattern based on each As part of the effort to gain attention for the new Ziobro, recovering from a slow Nikki Arrigo +40, Nick Gavron bowler’s entering average from the 2008-09 season. condition categories, USBC is sponsoring an upcom- start, posted two strong over-aver- +39, Will Blanco +6 and Nicole The results for the White and Blue patterns also have ing stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour. The age scores, ensuring her team’s 4- Fonseca +4. Deuces scored among fallen in line with USBC and BPAA’s predicted and Pepsi Red, White and Blue Open, presented by the 3 success. Nikki Arrigo emerged their adult partners were Art intended ranges. These results were observed in all USBC, will be held at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, as Bantam Bowler of the Week Arrigo 208, Vin Albrecht 207 and participating bowlers regardless of average. Kan., Dec. 7-13. The finals will air Jan. 3 on ESPN. with 184,171 as The A Team Tim Bray 206. USBC Red is intended to be the most forgiving “The Red, White and Blue program has a lot of rolled past the Mighty condition, USBC White is expected to be more chal- potential for USBC and BPAA because it has the abil- lenging and USBC Blue should be the most difficult ity to educate bowlers and provide options to propri- Mike Wurhman Leads Montvale Singles of the new conditions. USBC Sport Bowling condi- etors,” USBC Vice President National Governing By Dennis O'Flaherty tions continue to be the most challenging level of oil Body Neil Stremmel said. “Bowlers can use these MONTVALE, NJ - Mike Wurhman led all bowlers in the Montvale patterns. patterns as stepping stones to transition from house Singles with scores of 246, 245 and a 680 series. Brian O'Flaherty “We are very pleased with the results of these early leagues to Sport leagues, and proprietors can use rolled a 615 series on a 235 game, tests,” USBC Technical Director Steve Kloempken them as a means of putting out fair, tested conditions Bryan Kist posted a 232 game and Tim Frantin and Rob Grippo both said. “Further analysis is required, but, right now, the for use in league or tournament competition.” shot 203 games. Red, White and Blue patterns are exhibiting the In the Strikers league Ryan Chormanski had the high score of 184, with Jillian Holmsen shooting 170, Lauren Folkers 167, Jamie Mager Al Smetana Topped the T-Bowl Mixed 162, Shannon Rossi 155, Kelsey Rilzone 141 and Tiffany Ebanks 110. By Al Smetana In the Power Preps Chris Salerno lead the way with scores of 116, 113 WAYNE, NJ - Al Smetana with 224-593 was the top shooter of the T-Bowl II Mixed Senior League. and 101. Also rolling good scores were Nicholas Leo with 115, Eric Fred Meuter bowled 196-537 followed by Chuck Hunziker rolled 183-517, and Mike Corbo 180-516. Skoog 110, Matthew Leo 101, Noah Goldberg 80, 78 and Amanda The ladies pacesetter was Muriel Henches bowling 177-502, trailed by Irene King 175-484, Arlene Calimita Denbeck pitching 77 and 75. 185-460, and Gloria Siciliano 178-452. 6 SPORTS REPORTER December 2 - 6, 2009 ROCKAWAY ROLLERS Reginald Bellamy 761 at Hy-Way Jack Safkan 783 Julio Soto 705 Bill Homa 683 UNION, NJ – Reginald Bellamy led the scoring in the Plau Post 91 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan Julio Soto topped the Spanish- Bill Homa led the scoring in the Monday Nite Minor League at Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 280-247- led the scoring in the Classic Trios American Mixed League firing Thursday Nite Mixed League fir- 234 for a high series of 761. League firing games of 289-277- 277-225-203 for a high 705 set. ing 277-207 for a high 683 set. William Scott shot 218-278-226-716, Joe Griffin 216-246-246-708, 217 for a high series of 783. Jesus Cruz shot 246-236-679, Alex Dalmedo hit 241-201-207- Gary Thomas 277, Josh Hedli 226-268-236-730, Dominick Keith 242- Noel Vega hit 278-228-223-729, and Lupe Zaragoza 236. 649, Wayne Poverstein 237, Nidia 277-212-731, and William Scott tallied 243-247-229-719. Jim Grimes 269-215-672, Scott George Dakak, Jr. 697 Haneveld 245, Maria Jankovitz Struble 258, Ken Yokobosky 257, George Dakak, Jr. led the scoring 201, and Cheryl Hanson 200. Jon Paul Richard 719 at Holiday and Kara Cook 246-202-200-648. in the Foursome League bowling OAKLAND, NJ – Jon Paul Richard led the scoring in the Monday Nite John Finno 757 games of 248-225-224 for a high Early Mix League at Holiday Bowl firing a 246 game en route to a high John Finno led the scoring in the series of 697. PIN POUNDING series of 719. Lake Hiawatha Adult/Child Miguel Galloza hit 280-223-689, Tim Fitzgerald hit 257-679, Todd Ascenzo 245-644, Irene Greenhalgh League tossing games of 268-258- Tom Schweizer 278, Peter Furio AT PLAZA 213, Stacey Bade 211, and Lady DiGagliano 203. 231 for a high series of 757. 265, Kevin Sikora 258, Joe George Verhoest hit 258-238- Bourlier 255, Kathi Dickerson Oren Warter 749 254-750, Greg Lewis 257-245- 224, and Liza Dinapoli 212. MADISON, NJ – Oren Warter led 227-729, Randy Edwards 257- In the PBA Experience League the scoring in the Tuesday 400 238-227-722, J.W. Albensi 258, Ken Young, Jr. rolled 225, and Doubles League firing a 269 game HY-WAY BOWL Robert Manzi, Jr. 256, Tom Biziak James Grimes 210. for a high series of 749. 254, and Joyce Hulbert 269-646. John Zielinsky 682 Aaron Manzella hit 244, and Jimmy Granato 241. Chris Bakos 735 John Zielinsky led the Monday In another session Andrew ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ Chris Bakos topped the NorBu Early Birds League pitching 256- Stephens hit 279-708, Anthony Lodge League with 270-239 for a 234 for a high series of 682. Carporaso 257, Dave Hanft 256- high 735 set. Peter Saladino hit 247-235-681, 908-687-9300 693, and Tony Evans 673. Wilson Garcis hit 251, Stacey Ron Muscara and Hakeem Titus 248, and Lynn Perry 214. Hayden 245, Matt Hoffman 243, Pete Caporaso 695 DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR Barry Lehman 712 and Michelle Clouse 206. Pete Caporaso led the scoring in the Pat Martinelli Friday Classic Barry Lehman led the scoring in Barry Labar 663 AL BRIDGES, MANAGER League firing a high series of 695. the Mixed League firing games of Barry Labar led the County Mike Yoboud and Bill Sory hit 278-253 for a high series of 712. Tuesday Night Mixed rolling 244- 247, Reggie Lampte 244, Donna Chris Casey hit 267-234-685, 209-210 for a high 663 set. Badolato 212, Sue Dobrinsky and George Wilkernson, Jr. 249, Glen Bill Ratliff shot 259, Walter Ellen Moore 204. Malmstone 246, Julianne Wormann 257, Matt Pukas and Cromwell 268-202-235-705, Kurt Mehl 256, Joe Larusso 255, Joey Parisi 695 Donna Sodano 278-649, and Dot Newsome 237-210-640, and Joey Parisi topped the scoring in Melinda Hannon 229. Sue Marrero 219. the Pat Martinelli Friday Classic Ed Pico 706 Chip Vincent 638 League firing a 268 game for a high series of 695. Ed Pico led the scoring in the Chip Vincent led the scoring in Tom Lulewicz hit 267, Michael Tuesday Night Mixed League the Fox Hills Seniors League with Jackson 266, and Sue Dobrinsky pitching 258-215-233 for 706 set. 235-200 for a 638. 213. Hyman Sharp hit 236, Debbie Joe Tubjy hit 205, and Rudi Pastore and Linda Cordasco 180. Sabatino 200. AT STELTON Morris Lucky 751 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Morris Lucky rolled 268-235-248-751, Bob Manning 239, and Chris Kechula 225 in the Triples League. Cory Cigas shot 245 in the Friday Juniors League. Tom Aussem 269 Tom Aussem rolled 269, Abdul Jami and Robert Bressler 247, and Ira Nicholas, Bill Giaretta and Mark Grossman 246 in the Wednesday AT&T League. Bob Sartin hit 279, Gary Wittmer 267, Mario Lucarelli 258, and Ryan Frech 257. Ed Fuscoletti 267 Ed Fuscoletti led the scoring in the He’s and She’s League firing a high game of 267. Mike Fuscoeltti hit 251, Jim Hering 247-235, and Brian Fiore 244. December 2 - 6, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 7 PBA Regional Players Invitational PBA Field for Tournament of Champions Top Stars Set to Invade Reno for PBA Regional Players SEATTLE, Wash. — Here is the Professional Bowlers Association 63-player field for the 2010 PBA Invitational With Hopes of Earning a Berth in PBA Tournament of Champions, set for Jan. 19-24 at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas. The stepladder finals will be telecast live by ESPN at 1 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 24. Tournament of Champions Kelly Kulick, who made PBA history in 2006 as the first woman to earn a full-season exemption to Or One of Seven Exemptions available for 2010-11 PBA bowl on the PBA Tour, will make history again as the first woman to compete in the prestigious PBA RENO, Nev. – Top players from the Professional Bowlers Association’s seven event. She won the inaugural PBA Women’s World Championship in August during the PBA World regions are preparing to invade Reno for the 40th anniversary PBA Regional Series of Bowling. Players Invitational Dec. 15-17 in pursuit of the next level in their professional Another trend-setter in the field is of Australia who will be the first two-handed player bowling careers. to compete in the event after winning last season’s Bowling Foundation Long Island Classic in West At stake in the three-day, 30-game tournament are a $7,500 first prize, a berth Babylon, N.Y. in the 2010 PBA Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas and exemptions to The PBA Tournament of Champions is open exclusively to PBA Tour exempt-player champions; the bowl full-time on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour during the 2010-11 season winners of the most recent PBA Regional Championship and Regional Players Invitational; the United for the top seven finishers. States Bowling Congress Masters winner; the USBC Senior Masters, PBA Senior U.S. Open and PBA The tournament, which was first held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1969 – and won Senior World Championship winners; all Tournament of Champions past winners, PBA Hall of Famers, by former Budweisers of St. Louis star Tom Hennessey, is open to the top 25 and the PBA Women’s World Championship titlist. competition points leaders in each of the PBA’s seven regions. This will be the Fifty-nine players have been assured spots in the tournament with the Regional Players Invitational 11th consecutive year Reno’s National Bowling Stadium has hosted the Sands representative to be determined at the RPI Championship Dec. 15-17 in Reno, Nev. If there are new Regency Hotel Casino-sponsored event. PBA Tour champions in the events leading up to the Tournament of Champions, the players “on the bub- The outcome of the RPI will be based upon total pinfall for six games on each ble” who would be eliminated in order are Bob Learn Jr., Kurt Pilon and Dave Arnold. of five Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour “animal” lane conditioning patterns – the If any spots in the field are vacant, PBA Tour champions not currently on the exempt Tour list will be Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion and Shark. Competition begins on Tuesday, eligible in order of the most recent title winners. Dec. 15, with the Cheetah round. The Viper and Chameleon rounds are scheduled 1. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y. 23. Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich. 43. John Petraglia, Jackson, N.J. for Wednesday, Dec. 16, and the Scorpion and Shark rounds will complete the 2. Mike DeVaney, San Diego 24. Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y. 44. Mark Williams, Beaumont, Texas 30-game competition on Thursday, Dec. 17. 3. Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa. 25. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo. 45. Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela John Nolen of Waterford, Mich., won the 2008 RPI and went on to win the 4. Rhino Page, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 26. , Clermont, Fla. 46. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla. 2009 United States Bowling Congress Masters to earn a two-year exemption to 5. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla. 27. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga. 47. Carmen Salvino, Schaumburg,Ill. 6. Walter Ray Williams, Ocala, Fla. 28. Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C. 48. Dave Husted, Milwaukie, Ore. bowl on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour. Other players who earned 2009-10 7. , Wesley Chapel, Fla. 29. Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill. 49. Tom Baker, King, N.C. exemptions during the 2008 RPI were: P.J. Haggerty, Clovis, Calif.; Lonnie 8. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas 30. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y. 50. Don McCune, Las Vegas Waliczek, Wichita, Kan.; Dave Arnold, Reno; John May, Lincolnton, N.C.; Brian 9. Jason Belmonte, Australia 31. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan. 51. Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, Wash. Waliczek, Birch Run, Mich.; Derek Sapp, Keokuk, Iowa, and Wayne Garber, 10. Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas 32. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind. 52. Roy Buckley, Westerville, Ohio 11. , Pflugerville, Texas 33. Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla. 53. Danny Wiseman, Baltimore Modesto, Calif. 12. Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill. 34. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis. 54. Mike Mineman, St. Louis, Mo. Eligible eastern region players for the 2009 RPI, in order are: 13. John Nolen, Grand Blanc, Mich. 35. Wayne Webb, Sacramento, Calif. 55. Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif. 1, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa.; 2, Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y.; 3, Joe Paluszek, 14. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J. 36. Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y. 56. Chris Collins, Savannah, Ga. Bensalem, Pa.; 4, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y.; 5, Terry Wiley, Vienna, Va.; 6, Sam Maccarone, 15. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind. 37. Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twsp., 57. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati Glassboro, N.J.; 7, Tim Beaver, Kingston, N.Y.; 8, Bobby Hall II, Landover, Md.; 9, Tommy 16. Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa. Mich. 58. Rick Lawrence, Waxahachie, Texas Gollick, Oberlin, Pa.; 10, David Kneas, Annapolis, Md.; 11, Greg Stahora, W. Hazelton, Pa.; 12, 17. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y. 38. Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J. 59. Bryon Smith, Roseburg, Ore. P.J. Sonday, Avoca, Pa.; 13, Jeff Voght, Canojahaire, N.Y.; 14, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, 18. , Simpsonville, S.C. 39. RPI CHAMPION (To be determined) 60. Randy Pedersen, Clermont, Fla. N.Y.; 15, Mark Heller Jr., Allentown, Pa.; 16, Rick Graham, Lancaster, Pa.; 17, Ken Yokobosky, 19. Michael Haugen., Carefree, Ariz. 40. Del Ballard Jr., Keller, Texas 61. Dave Arnold, Dublin, Calif. Fredon, N.J.; 18, Michael Markis, Hawley, Pa.; 19, Johnathan Bower, Middletown, Pa.; 20, Nick 20. Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y. 41. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg 62. Kurt Pilon, Warren, Mich. Miseno, Amsterdam, N.Y.; 21, Noel Vega, Fredon, N.J.; 22, Rusty Thomsen, Morgan, N.J.; 23, 21. Robert Smith, Columbus, Ohio Heights, Ohio 63. Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa. John Furey, Freehold, N.J.; 24, Chris Blackmore, Alexandria, Va.; 25, Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md. 22. , Wichita, Kan. 42. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan. 8 SPORTS REPORTER December 2 - 6, 2009 THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Elliot Carrasco 300-737 Rob Morris 690 Michael Arway, Jr. 637 HOPELAWN, NJ – Elliot Rob Morris took the spotlight in Michael Arway, Jr. led the scor- Carrasco earned top honors in the the Friday Nite Mixed League ing in the Garden State Mixed Raritan Bay Men’s firing games of pitching 205-279-206 for a high League firing games of 204-217- 266-171-300 for a high 737 set. series of 690. 216 for a high series of 637. Bob Kerwin shot 227-238-244- Rocco Fortunato hit 221-238- Dennis Pranio shot 203-234-632, 709, Steve Venito 223-239-244- 214-673, Jose Vega 225-243-661, Michael Ramer 207-230-630, and 706, Paulo Toy 212-265-216-693, Richard Funk III 277-647, and Warren Taureck 246-629. Joe Palmieri 265-229-688, Gabe Kevin Cristi 226-210-210-646. Ralph Doerfler 648 Ferrari 225-253-668, Lee Kay Vinny Medvetz 687 Ralph Doerfler paced the Atlantic 243-223-654, and Tom Trapas Vinny Medvetz led set the pace City Trios League firing 224-237 226-238-645. while rolling in the Thursday Nite for a high series of 648. Vincent Babcock 759 Mixed League bowling 234-245- Bill Venezia shot 206-201-224- Vincent Babcock topped the scor- 208 for a high 687 set. 631, Pete Marinello 208-229-627, ing in the Friday Late Night Thomas Poulos shot 256-225- and Mike Vicidomini 216-231-617. Mixed League firing games of 675, Andrew Smith 246-234-662, Michael Morris 658 225-277-257 for a high series of and Mike Piomelli 223-223-628. Michael Morris led the NJ 759. Steve Venito 681 Turnpike League bowling 216- Dennis Lawrence hit 212-231- Steve Venito led the Family 212-230 for a high series of 658. 614, Michael Benevenuto 212- League bowling 240-246 for a Drew Rucinski shot 227-616, and 208-610, and Jason Tulino 212. high 681. Ron Molinaro 212. Brian Lynch 738 Jim Medoro hit 252-247-680, In the Bank League Mark Brian Lynch led the scoring in Rocco Fortunato 258-218-655, Sal Cumber shot 207, Sonia Murgati the Madison Park Men’s League Angotti 212-247-652, Al Patrick 200, and Jan Grabowski 187. firing games of 265-264-209 for a 202-230-614, and Matt Norcross Sean Williams 633 high series of 738. 203-215-607. In the Vacation League Sean Ryan Friend shot 235-278-223- Shelley Jacques 668 Williams shot 213-206-214-633, 736, Bob Hanel 279-209-226-714, Shelly Jacques took center stage Lauro Perez 213-234-603, Ed Walsh 223-258-229-710, Neal while rolling in the His & Hers Christine Gallagher 223, and Linder 226-257-225-708, Michael League when she rolled an Richard Maddock 208-215. Ibanez 224-224-247-705, and impressive 278 game en route to Jaydee Luistro 245-267-701. Kevin Spann 648 the high series of 668. Kevin Spann led all scoring in In the Winter Senior Citizen Michael Holoka hit 236-233-663, League Rich Rowley shot 212- the Sunday Nite Mixed League Don Anione 257-213-652, Dennis firing games of 265-213 for a high 590. DeCrosta 243-203-643, and John Rich Maddock 733 series of 648. Vignola 221-200-620. Cid Stentella hit 246-606, and Rich Maddock topped the scor- Nick Viverito 680 Jack Masculin 235-202-602. ing in the Knights of Columbus Nick Viverito led the Monday League firing games of 211-255- Madness League pitching 247-268 John Janor 781 267 for a high series of 733. for a high series of 680. Bob Banko shot 231-224-208- Rob Dunn shot 243-614, Greg At Wallington 663, Jeff Nemeth 203-227-223- Nagy 202-233-607, and Dan 653, Nick Simone 212-223-212- DeBenedetto 212-237-604. WALLINGTON, NJ - John Janor 647, and Mark Makwinski 215- Diane Caffiero shot 171-147- blasted games of 279,268 and 234 201-224-640. 181-499, and Erma McClain 172- for a league leading 781 series Joe Herber 711 186-139-497 in the Academy while bowling in the Tuesday Joe Herber topped the scoring in Women’s League. Late 4-Man League at AMF the Gemini Towing League bowl- David Caceres 663 Wallington Lanes. ing 200-256-255 for a 711 high set Paul Stamos tossed a 723 set fol- David Caceres fired 215-235- lowed by Tony Molinaro 721, Scott Akalewicz shot 252-235- 213-663, Jason Ciszewski 207- 673, Craig Rosen 236-231-652, Nick Dasaro 718 and Bruce 200, Wayne Babert 201, and Radgar 702. Warren Taureck 209-211-227-647, Katina Garcia 176 in the Avenel and Brian Petretta 265-611. Youth League. Joe Herber 706 Paul Harney 644 Rob Byrd 752 Joe Herber led the scoring in the Paul Harney paced the scoring in At Parkway Thursday Mixed Nuts League the Tuesday Nite Trios League tossing games of 237-231-238 for ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Rob with 227-234-644. Byrd led the Wednesday Teterboro a high 706 series. Peter Iovino hit 224-615, Jeff Lada hit 240-242-672, Pat at Parkway Michael Dinaburg 244-600, Brian Lanes firing games of 241-278- Moreno 246-212-637, John Syslo Schwal 219, and Jeff Sworen 204. 212-226-636, and Rose Lada 246- 233 for a high 752 series. Joann Ringwood shot 181-150- Mark Marton rolled a 279 in a 721 212-627. 169-500, and Pat Tassio 172-155- Rocco Fortunato 691 set followed by Rich DeLorenzo 166-493 in the Nulty Knockers Jr. with 247-712, Tony Colella Sr. Rocco Fortunato was the leader League. 264-697, Rich DeRosa 255-693, the Family League firing 214-223- Tom Vickery 642 Joe Mercurio 234-683, Joe Avola 254 for a high series of 691. Tom Vickery rolled 208-235-642, 243-671, Mike Guglielmino 258- Sal Angotti hit 216-218-204-638, and Bill Pyrz 214-216-211-641 in 667, Steve Semancik 246-658, Steve Venito 237-203-633, Al the Merck League. Bill Scrivens 270-656, Rich Miller Patrick 204-225-609, and Eric Sr 248-653, and Mike Aiellos 239- Applegate 212-604. 650.