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Vol. 74 No. 29 September 18 - 24, 2013 50 cents

Sammy Ventura Victorious at PBA50 Howell Lanes Eastern Open

By Russ Mills - PBA

Kelly Kulick and Osku Palermaa Elected to World Bowling Writers Hall of Fame
ARLINGTON, Texas - Osku Palermaa of Finland and American Kelly Kulick have been named as the recipients of the 2013 World Bowling Writers (WBW)) International Bowling Hall of Fame awards. The WBW merged with the Bowling Writers Association of America in 2012 to form the International Bowling Media Association (IBMA). The WBW Hall of Fame award was retained by the newly-formed organization. Palermaa, from Espoo, a suburb of Helsinki, won his first medal, a humble bronze, in the Team event of the 2005 World Championships, but over the next eight years garnered nine first place finishes, all except one in singles play, the exception: a gold in Team in the recent 2013 WTBA World Championships in Henderson, Nevada. For three consecutive years, 2007-2009, he topped the prestigious European Tour Rankings. He was also runner-up twice and third once. With five points awarded for a gold medal, three for silver and one for bronze, Palermaa amassed a record total of 66 WBW Hall of Fame points and is the first twohanded delivery bowler to be inducted. Palermaa was more than pleased to hear of his award, stating: "I'm really honored! Truly amazing. One of those things you work hard for! Great news after a great month of August: World Games gold and Mixed Doubles fourth; World Champs Doubles Silver and Team Gold is tough to beat for few weeks." Kulick, from Union Township, New Jersey, has an international medal career spanning 14 years, beginning with gold in Singles and bronze in both Team and Trios in the 1999 WTBA World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Then, as a professional, Kulick was denied a place on Team USA so did not qualify for international duty, but when the WTBA changed their rules to allow all players to bowl for their respective federations and participate in all international tournaments, Kelly resumed her places on podiums taking gold in both All Events and Masters of the 2008 American Zone Championships in Santiago, Chile, then gold in the Team event of the 2011 WTBA Women's World Championships in Hong Kong, China. The inaugural WTBA 2012 World Singles Championship in Limassol, Cyprus saw her clinch the women's gold. 2013 brought continued success with gold and silver in the World Games in Colombia and then two silver medals in Team and Trios in the 2013 WTBA World Championships in Henderson, Nevada. Her WBW points total is 44. After being informed of the award, Kulick commented: "Thank you for this honor. I look forward to the presentation." Both will be presented with their awards during the World Series of Bowling in October at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HOWELL, N.J. Sammy Ventura of Syracuse, N.Y., closed with nine strikes, defeating Sam Maccarone of Glassboro, N.J., 266-210, in the PBA50 Howell Lanes Eastern Open presented by Brunswick at Howell Lanes to win his fifth career regional title and his fourth in the East Region. He also earned $1,500 while Maccarone won $850 as the runner-up. Ventura, the 2011 East Region PBA50 Player of the Year, survived a roll-off that lasted six shots in the semifinal round, eventually beating PBA photo Terry Wiley of Vienna, Va., 10-9, Mark Gold, manager at Howell Lanes with champion when Wiley left a 10 pin on his sixth Sammy Ventura. shot. In the one-shot, sudden death roll-off, both players struck on their first five shots ers eliminated and earned $525 each): Ventura def. Eddie Wu, New York., 3-1, Caruso def. David after they tied with 246 games. In the other semifinal round match, Maccarone, a Zelger, Red Lion, Pa., 3-0, Maccarone def. Steve three-time East Region PBA50 player of the year, Bova, Parkland, Fla., 3-1, Mutch def. Thad Rand, narrowly avoided a roll off when Mike Tryniski of Rapidan, Va., 3-2, Petraglia def. George Tignor, Fulton, N.Y., the 2000 Region Player of the Year, left Winchendon, Mass., 3-2, Wiley def. Pete Danyo, a solid 9 pin in the final frame, giving Maccarone a Toms River, N.J., 3-1, Kneas def. Pete Bryan, Laurel, Del., 3-2, and Tryniski def. Glenn Morgan 247-227 win. Wiley and Tryniski each earned $725 as semifinal Smith, New York, 3-1. The PBA East Regions next event is the East round losers. Regional Players Invitational presented by Maple In the round of 8 where its the best of three City Dodge at Maple City Bowl in Hornell, N.Y. on games, losers are eliminated and earned $600 each: Ventura def. Bob Caruso, Dayton, N.J., 2-0, Sept. 20-22. The East RPI will be covered live, from Maccarone def. Dave Mutch, Oakland, N.J., 2-0., start to finish, by the PBAs exclusive online bowlTryniski def. David Kneas, Annapolis, Md., 2-0, and ing channel, Xtra Frame. To subscribe to Xtra Frame, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame Wiley def. John Petraglia, Jackson, N.J., 2-0. While in the round of 16 (best of five games, los- logo.

Joe Lampariello Blasted 300-1049 at Majestic Lanes

HOPELAWN, NJ Joe Lampariello blasted a 300 game along with 279-202-268 for a high series of 1049 in the 400 Hhandicap Doubles League at Majestic Lanes. Rocco Fortunato rolled 249-256-266-2160987, James Lee 269-205-235-214-923, Lenny Petrovich 213-211-248-236-908, Joe Bloodgood 234-224-253902, and Lisa Palazzola 225-237-226-213-901.

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September 18 - 24, 2013

AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Kevin Falcone 277
FARMINGDALE, NY Kevin Falcone led the scoring in the Wednesday Adult/Junior League firing a high game of 277. Mike Berardino shot 276-241-724, Paul Burns 267, James Curran 258-238, Amefika Greaves 258-248-703, Matt Traina 257, John Tortora 255, Stephen Albertson 252, and Michael Larberg 251. In the MNFP Summer League Bert Messina shot 222, AJ Fragola 217, Ronnie Simon and Rich Babbara 212, and Shari Kessler 203-201.

AT OCEAN
Tyler Wolfe 279
LAKEWOOD, NJ Tyler Wolfe rolled a high game of 279 in the Saturday Scratch League. Robbie Guzman rolled 277, Kenny Ryan 256, John Boughton 240, Bret Owens 237, Faith Meder 234, and Amanda Nardiello 225.

PBA WORLD SERIES OF BOWLING V IS SOLD OUT RECORD 21 COUNTRIES ENTERED

By Bill Vint | PBA With six weeks to go, the fifth PBA World Series of Bowling has a full field, representing a record 20 countries. A capacity field of 240 players will begin competition in PBA Cheetah, Chameleon, Scorpion and Viper Championships leading into the PBA World Championship on Oct. 25 at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas. The latest country to join the field of 52 PBA International competitors is South Korea. Australia will send the largest international contingent (eight bowlers) followed by Japan (seven). Nations represented in the WSOB for the first time are Argentina, Bermuda, Czech Republic, Ecuador and Ireland. Participating countries, with number of players in parenthesis, include: Argentina (1), Australia (8), Bahrain (4), Bermuda (1), Canada (3), Colombia (1), Czech Republic (1), Denmark (3), Ecuador (1), England (5), Finland (2), Ireland (1), Japan (7), Korea (1), Mexico (3), Puerto Rico (1), Russia (1), Saudi Arabia (2), Sweden (2) and Venezuela (4). SPECIAL SOUTH POINT RESERVATIONS RATE EXPIRES OCT. 11 PBA World Series of Bowling V participants have until Friday, Oct. 11, to make reservations under the South Point Hotels discounted WSOB room rates of $50 weekdays and $90 weekends. The rate, which also is available to news media and PBA fans attending the event, will apply from the start of the World Series through Nov. 3. To lock in the special rates, visit www.southpointcasino.com or call (702) 796-7111 and use the code PBA World Series of Bowling.

Christopher York 707

FARMINGDALE, NY Christopher York led the scoring in the Wednesday Friends League firing games of 239-255-213 for a high series of 707. Michael Berardino rolled 238-216-642, Kenneth Tamburrino 222, Joseph Angelone 213-200, Ed Mencarelli 213-206, and Lauren Dean 203.

Brian Lash 237

LAKEWOOD, NJ Brian Lash rolled a high game of 237 in the Saturday Pin Hitters League. Jillian Stuart shot 230, Sarah Pitcher 221, Livia Spallto and Stephen Spirioi 206, Christine Jones and Erin Ritchie 195, Kimberly Zalewski 187, and Natalie Swindell 185.

Matt Farber 265

FARMINGDALE, NY Matt Farber topped the scoring in the Wednesday Adult/Junior Scholarship League firing a high game of 265. Alexa Haines shot 232, Kevin York 231, and Emily Dean 198, and Robyn Haines 195. Frank Napolitano rolled 211, Jerry Hoeler 202, and Ken Leek 181 in the Monday Summer Seniors League. Jerry Hoeler and Marguerite Lauri rolled 179, and Barney Kral 178.

Jared Eriksen is Tops

LAKEWOOD, NJ - Jared Eriksen topped all bowlers rolling in the Saturday Junior League at Ocean Lanes with a 139 game and was followed by Alexis Fitzmaurice with 119, Frankie Bilero 110, and Kaileg Derrick 105.

Marc Bieler 625

FARMINGDALE, NY Marc Bieler rolled 223-212-625, Tommy Brodowski 215-213-625, and Sean Mott 213 in the PBA Experience League. In the Wednesday Friends League James Rooney rolled 213, Patricia Bento 210, Billy Grieb 205, Nancy Duden 202, and John Riccardi 200.

September 18 - 24, 2013

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Matt OGrady Wins Ocean Lanes Monthly Challenge Tourney

By Rob Romer LAKEWOOD, NJ - Matt OGrady bested all challengers to win the Ocean Lanes monthly Challenge Tournament that is held the first Sunday of every month. Thanks to Storm we have a free ball to give away to one of our entrants. The qualifying round consists of three games across three pairs of lanes dressed with a modified house shot. We had a total of 68 entries and cut to the top 24 after the three games of qualifying for match play. Bowlers who were seeded in the top 8 after qualifying received a first round BYE. The cut for the top 24 was 592 (-8), cut for the top 8 was 640 (+40), and top qualifier was Brandon Barboza with a 751 (+151). During match play Andrew Stewart rolled an 802 series which is just the second time we have had an 800 in the history of our tournament. The finals came down to Matt OGrady and Andrew Stewart with OGrady coming out with the win 214-237.

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September 18 - 24, 2013

LODI LANES LEADERS

End of Summer Leagues Monday Modified Trios: Jason Tenorio - 289 - 767, Ron DeLuca - 279, Joel Martinez - 279, John Montagna - 279, Mickey Travaglio - 279, Kurt Gould - 780 series. Tuesday Doubles: Jason Selle - 300, Paul Weissman - 299, Mike DeGraca - 289 Kathleen Weissman - 254. Thursday Doubles: Linda Rose - 279, Ron DeLuca - 278, Hasan High - 276, Efren Capalaran - 268, Georegette Hill 251. Fall Leagues Wednesday Night Live: Keith Mcleod - 299- 799, Ryan Michalski - 278, Phil Germain - 248. Saturday Filipino-American : Jimmy Medina - 300, Fred Gutierrez - 300, EJ Tamayo - 300, Efren Capalaran - 299, Percy Remulla - 257, Mike Ibnez - 259, Chuck Ontal 266-256, Ed Heerera - 266, Thomas Twist III - 288. Friday G&L: George McKinney - 256, Terry McKinney - 248, Bob Catena - 268, Matt Donders - 261, Joe Seiple 264, Brian Creeley - 258, Sal La Catena - 258.

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PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA

Joe Marchese 691
MADISON, NJ Joe Marchese led the scoring in the Morris County Police & Fire League firing a 246 game for a high series of 691. Joe Horincewich posted a 244 game in a 640 set followed by Lerner Ian with 244-644 and Clarinda Landi 214. In the Tuesday 400 Doubles Summer League David Hanft shot 202, Nicole Sama 194, Thomas Litland 186, Scott Harvard 184, and Liz Viola 170.

Mike Almodovar 731 at Montvale

Mike Almodovar fired scores of 225-239-267 for a 731 series to lead all scoring on the first night of bowling in the Thursday Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Other great shooting included Mike Pasch 280-729, Bob Oppelt 268-713, Danny Jacaruso 245-684, Steve Scorzetti 257-672, Craig Slawinski 257-665, Phil DeSantis 227-657, Rich Naclerio 247-655, and Larry Diebner 223-650.

Ron Kapernik 258

MADISON, NJ Ron Kapernik led the scoring in the Pharma Plus League firing a high game of 258 and a high series of 669. Les Barnum shot 234, Don Miller 224, and Jackie Barnum 171. In the Wednesday Trio League Jon Russo, Andrew Coleman, and Fred Crowell each rolled a 245 game. Jim Sirica shot 205, Bill Phair and Joe Bassolino 203 in the Thursday Mixed League.

David Maines 267

MADISON, NJ David Maines led the scoring in the Friday Classic League firing a high game of 267. Mike Hanlein shot 257-723, Mike Yoboud 255, Dorey Badolato 714, Joe Parisi 675, Donna Badolato 215, Ellen Moore 209, and Patty Hanlein 200.

September 18 - 24, 2013

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Bill Scrivens 717 At Parkway Lanes

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ Bill Scrivens led all pin attackers for the start of a new season with scores of 255-228-234 for a strong 717 series in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. The rest of the field for that night consisted of Joe Mercurio 245-697, Rob Roman 256-675, Tom Schlomann 255-675, and Carl Haight 245-672.

AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN
Wednesday Mixed 4's Eugene Kapica - 260-244-678, Kim Kapica - 221, Joann Perry 205, Joann Perry - 215-601, Laurajean Ballon - 208-207-608, Laurajean Ballon - 225, Joann Perry - 212, Jo Musacchio - 208, Miyuki Yoshida-Hay - 204. Levittown Scholars Warren Tierney - 229, Kerri Delisi - 237. 10 For 10 Daniel Linson - 248-616.

SHELL HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday Mixed Handicap: Adam Strasser 269/750 Tony Guido 260/728 Carmine Calabrese 252/724 Marissa Garguilo 247/722 John Bu 240/700 Thursday Triples: Johnny Villarreal Jr. 279/760 Michael Grover 269/736 Robert Calabrese 267/707 Alex Bogdan 259/750 John Kaye Sr. 258/724 Monday Adult Child: Anthony Vasile 290/681 Gary Pacheco 258/684 Emmanuel Vazquez 255/688 Matthew Hirsch 256/614 Ingrid Pacheco 222/607

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Rocco Fortunato 971
HOPELAWN, NJ Rocco Fortunato led the scoring in the 400 Handicap Doubles League firing games of 254-267-257 for a high series of 971. Steve Venito rolled 212-225246-235-918, Tommy Martino 213-227-229-224-893, Kelly Daunno 234-246-223-895, and Lisa Palazzola 215-228-214-235892.

September 18 - 24, 2013

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Lee Kay 725
HOPELAWN, NJ Lee Kay led the scoring in the Monday Main Event League firing games of 258225-242 for a high series of 725. Duteche Aine rolled 214-243244-701, Ralph Trapas 223-214255-692, Joe Lampariello 239202-213-654, Margaret Taylor 275-658, Don Hellhake 211-249653, and Russell McCarthy 245202-637.

James McMillon 674

HOPELAWN, NJ James McMillon led the scoring in the Guys & Dolls League firing games of 223-225-226 for a high series of 674. Keith Baird shot 245-226-662, John Kertesz 242-221-654, Dan Karkowski 221-234-643, and Nick Schneider 209-216-605. In the Federal Business Centers League Chuck Mantione rolled 174-235-200-609, Dave Ryden 162-178-182, Ray Willer 195147-164, Ken Blue 146-121-165, Tony Kacmarsky 140-151-121, and Darinel Suriel rolled a 147.

Thomas Poulos 653

HOPELAWN, NJ Thomas Poulos led the scoring in the Guys & Dolls League firing games of 212-223-218 for a high series of 653. Michael Kersey rolled 202248-645, and Wayne Brooks 258218-640. In the Federal Business Centers League Dave Ryden shot 231.

Steph Crane Tops Juniors

HOPELAWN, NJ In the Monday Junior/Adult League Steph Crane shot 179-160, Branden Barrese 147-151-162, Nicole Zorilla 162, and Bill Hartley 123. Joan Kelton shot 218 in the Senior No Tap League, Larry Johnson hit 184-179-211, Wayne Michel 191-141-188, and David Brockman 157-122.