The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly Sports Reporter The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940 Vol. 71 No. 2 March 17 - 23, 2010 50 cents Mike Scroggins Wins Eighth PBA Title Rich Nicholls Blasted 300-837 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mike his hopes for his first title. Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, won “After finishing second in the U.S. At Majestic Lanes his eighth career title and second of Open last week, I wasn’t expecting HOPELAWN, NJ – Rich Nicholls 728, Sean Zeleniak 257-241-224- the 2009-10 season in the much,” the 45-year-old Scroggins earned top honors in the Middlesex 722, Greg Wojtanoski 227-256- Professional Bowlers Association’s said. “But I got lined up after the first County Classic at Majestic Lanes 236-719, Pete Perez 246-251-217- Etonic Don Johnson Eliminator seven games and went from nowhere blasting games of 247-300-290 for 714, Ken Rask 236-227-248-711, finals, surviving a 10th-frame error to to somewhere.” the high set of 837. Anthony Stevens 245-219-245- edge home-state favorite Brian Scroggins and Kretzer eliminated Glenn Mohr, Jr. rolled 258-275- 709, Joe Herber 216-223-267-706, Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, 206-195, in Finland’s Osku Palermaa, who had 247-780, Ron Caggiano 280-225- Anthony Martino 239-248-215- the championship match. the high score in the first round, to 228-733, Robert Kontra 299-235- 702, and Dorien Soto 278-228-702. Scroggins, 45, put together three reach the title match. In the second strikes in the middle of the final game game, Palermaa lost his pocket just Keith Cienki, Tom Stellingwerf to pull away from Kretzer, but when long enough for Scroggins and he left and missed a 7 pin in the 10th Kretzer to sail past him. Scroggins Hit 300 at Holiday Bowl frame, he gave Kretzer a chance to had a string of seven strikes on his strike out for a tie. Kretzer got a break way to a 254 game, Kretzer almost OAKLAND, NJ – Keith Cienki Vaelrius 278-726, Mark Photo courtesy of PBA LLC and Tom Stellingwerf each blasted Maryanski 705, Bob Himber 269- when he kicked out the 6 pin for his Bill O’Neill, on fire, is US Open matched him with a six-bagger for a a 300 game in the Wed. Early 694, Keith Brower 690, Joe first strike in the 10th, but then he left champion and the man on tour to 245 and Palermaa put together a late Mixed League at Holiday Bowl. Salleroli 673, Tammy Cienki 233, the 2-4-5-8 on his second shot to end watch. string of four strikes for a 211. Frank Serico shot 257-257-793, and Chuck Coslet 670. John Conroy and Lou Medina Win LIGBT Stacy Valerius 269-268-762, Dave BABYLON, NY: The Long Jose Cabrera, Jr., Joe Rivezzi 300, Island Generations Bowlers Tour (LIGBT) crowned two Anthony Buonanno Hits 805 new champions, John Conroy, Mahopac, NY earned $1,000 At North Arlington Bowl and his first LIGBT scratch title NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Jose Van Housen 278-781, Dave Madara and the handicap title, with its Cabrera, Jr. and Joe Rivezzi each 279-775, Rick Warren 278-748, $650 top prize, went to Lou blasted a 300 game in the Mike McCabe 266-745, Tom Medina, of West Babylon, NY. SundayMorning Trios League at Wusyk 277-740, Ken Carson 257- A total of 162 bowlers com- North Arlington Bowl. Anthony 738, Jay Judowski 278-729, Al- peted, 107 in the handicap Buonanno had high series honors Torre Hooper 258-726, Steve Aiello event, breaking a one-day hand- firing 280-805. 266-723, Jim Giancarlo 245-719, icap entry record for the club at Joey Kowalski shot 279-784, Russ and Jerrold Ferdericks 245-718. AMF Babylon. Photo courtesy of LIGBT John Conroy has had several LIGBT Champions John Conroy and Lou Medina topped 162 entries to capture their titles. second place finishes in the George Valerius Hit 300 LIGBT. But John was determined broken again at AMF Babylon as scratch). to break through to the winners 107 bowlers packed the handicap Lou took care of business early At Rockaway Lanes division. With the LIGBT and finished with a 277 handicap circle and he did it in grand style. ROCKAWAY, NJ – George Jerry Lewis rolled 246-255-212- advancing 1 in 4 to the finals 26 game, 45 pins more than second In the finals John shot games of Valerius earned top game and set 713, Sam Sapio 279-235-699, bowlers had a chance for the place finisher Ken Harrison of 252, 300, and 289 (841 series) to honors in the Lake Hiawatha A.C. Robert Manzi, Jr. 278, Fred $650 top prize in the finals. Queens, NY. Ken’s 232 game blow the field away. John’s clos- League at Rockaway Lanes with Naedler 268, Joe Albensi, Jr. 263, It took 4 rounds in a beat half- earn him $350 while third place est competitor in the final perfection in a 300 game then Bill Karpack 259, Chip Vincent finisher Steve Vastola (226) of shootout was recent LI Masters the-field elimination finals to adding games of 226 and 249 for and Tom Griffin, Jr. 257, and Shirley, NY earned $300 and Champion Alex Cavagnaro of crown Lou Medina the new the high series of 775. Joyce Hulbert 258-227-213-698. Lindenhurst, NY who rolled a LIGBT handicap champion. Lou fourth place finisher Michael 236 and earned $600 for second. started his day finishing 19th in Conroy of Mahopac took home Rounding out the top 4 was the qualifying with a 664 series $210 with a 163 game. Warren Taureck Rolled 300 qualifying leader, Scott Santos, including handicap and bonus The LIGBT has two more Ledyard, CT who shot a 225 and pins (Lou shot a 475 scratch events scheduled in March; Cozy At Majestic Lanes series). That meant to earn the Bowl (Queens) on Sunday, March earned $400 and senior winner, HOPELAWN, NJ –Warren 628, Joe Britton 235-206-627, Joe title Lou had to go through 4 14th (2pm) and AMF Sayville on Mike Dioguardo of Patchogue, Taureck earned top game and set Herber 209-217-622, Ron Tanko final rounds to complete his mis- Sunday, March 21st (2pm). For NY – who rolled a 212 and won honors in the Gemini Towing 233-618, Tom O’Neill 244-609, sion. Ironically, the high handi- more information on the LIGBT, $300. League at Majestic Lanes blasting Frank Mollica 258, and Ross cap qualifier was Michael and complete results of the AMF The 210 and under handicap games of 203-234-300 for a high Mundy 244. Conroy, the son of the scratch Babylon event, please visit our event had a second consecutive series of 737. In the Winter Senior Citizens champion John Conroy, who website at www.ligbtour.com or record turnout. After attracting Jeff Tarantino rolled 215-201- League Rich Rowley shot 216, earned a spot in the final call the tournament office at 101 bowlers last month at AMF 244-660, Art Jakubczak 233-222- and Ed Shuster 200. Garden City the entry record was shootout with a 722 series (635 1.877.900.6464. 2 SPORTS REPORTER March 17 - 23, 2010 Kelly Kulick Goes to AT HOLIDAY Rob Andresen 772 OAKLAND, NJ – Rob Andresen Washington! led the scoring in the Saturday WASHINGTON, D.C. – The last have graced these halls both as vis- Junior Major League firing a 279 thing Kelly Kulick could have itors and as residents, from admi- game for a high series of 772. imagined as she rolled her way to rals and actresses to civil rights Kevin Macchia shot 279, Kris victory in the Professional pioneers,” Mrs. Obama told the Jergensen 267, Mike Carr 696, Bowlers Association Tournament group. “We’re here today not just Kyle Landau 682, Rich Gutches Idle bowling thoughts. ...It is amazing when you read of Champions in January was that to pay tribute to leaders and icons 670, Joe Saccamanno 665, Tyler of bowling's longevity records, her historic victory would lead to a and household names… We honor Blind 664, and Anastasia DeLeon ...Bowling has been a good bowlers who have rolled in visit to the White House. women who refused to listen to 210. friend and fund raiser for all leagues or tournaments for more And beyond simply acknowledg- those who would say that you Nelson Debow 734 charities, and hardly a week than 70 years. The most difficult ing her as the first woman to win a couldn’t or shouldn’t pursue your Nelson Debor paced the scoring goes by when tournament, part is getting past the first hur- PBA Tour dreams.” in the Sal Marino-Budweiser league and open play bowlers dle, just to live long enough. title, Kulick President Classic League firing a 268 game aren't asked to help out with a ...Pro bowlers are the most found herself Obama then for a high series of 734. donation, participation in a cooperative of all athletes when it being hon- spoke of the Jack Prins rolled 257-696, Paul tournament, or paying a fee to comes to appearances, interviews ored as an roles of Walmers 255-694, Joseph attend a night of bowling headed and the like. But I wonder if talk- American women in Gazzillo 256-694, Jim Schnaidt by a celebrity with a favorite ing to them on TV while they are pioneer who building 686, Jacob Solomon 679, Josh cause.