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Kulick Wins PBA Women’s World Championship Joe Bonser Blasted 300-837 in
Earning a Berth in PBA Tournament of Champions Major League at Parkway Lanes
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - really gave me things to
Kelly Kulick of Union, think about. I was kind of ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Joe 779, Joe Brulato 299-763, Don
N.J., earned the right to depressed at first and then I Bonser earned top honors in the Heller 755, Ray Schwartz 748,
become the first woman to really refocused," Kulick Fri. 1050 Major League at Jim Viola 711, Paul Chiarello 736,
bowl in the Professional added. "I asked myself if I Parkwawy Lanes firing a 300 Craig Kirchner 739, Ralph
Bowlers Association belonged out here, but I game for a high series of 837. DiPasquale 726, Bill Manghisi
Tournament of Champions went back to my routines - Paul Stuart shot 817, Tom 724, and Paul Weismann 717.
thanks to her victory in the worked out, exercised, prac- Schlomann 814, Lisa Friscioni
inaugural PBA Women's ticed a lot - and ever since
World Championship at
Thunderbowl Lanes in
the Queens, things have got-
ten better and better.
Ken Carson Rolls 300-817,
suburban Detroit.
Kulick, the only woman
"Getting a chance to bowl
in the Tournament of
Randy Battistus 300
ever to earn an exemption
to bowl full-time on the
Champions is the icing on
the cake. You blow out the
In Sunday Morning Trio
Lumber Liquidators PBA candle and your wish comes NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Ken another 817 set, Butch Torbic hit
Tour, defeated Shannon true. My focus was on win- Carson blasted strikes to tally a 289 in a 790, Pete Honan 267-770,
Pluhowsky of Phoenix, ning the title," she contin- 300 perfecto en route to an Joey Kowalski 289-737, Dennis
219-204, to win the newly- ued, "but now I not only get impressive 817 set and Randy DelPome 298-735, John Ross
created major champi- to go to Las Vegas, but I get Battistus shot a 300 as well while 257-726, Anthony Buoanno 258-
onship for women to bowl with the guys, bowling in the Sunday Morning 721, Mike Veneziano 278-714,
bowlers. In addition to her which I've enjoyed doing in Trio League at North Arlington Bobby Willis 248-709, Rody
berth in the PBA the past. Bowl-O-Drome. Kemple 257-706, Dorsey William
Tournament of Champions "My only failure on the Tom Jordan blasted a 259 game 259-701, and Tom Wusyk 247-
Jan. 19-24 at Red Rock men's tour (during the 2006- then added a duplicate 279 for 700.
Casino in Las Vegas, Kelly Kulick Captured the Woman’s World 07 season) was that I hit the
Kulick earned $15,000 and Championship. pocket as often as they did,
a spot in the end-of-season
PBA Women's Showdown
"It's a long overdue win,"
many
but I didn't knock down as
pins because I don't have as
Steve Silverman Hit 300-771
Kulick said. "I've been knocking
Kulick bowled a clean game on the door for awhile. I came high of a rev rate. That said, if
including a late string of three close in the (United States you want to be the best, you have
At North Levittown
strikes to build a 35-pin lead in Bowling Congress) Queens earli- to bowl against the best players,
the eighth frame. er in the year." Kulick finished so the only way I'm going to get LEVITTOWN, NY – Steve Don Perillo blasted 289-278-815
Pluhowsky finished with four second to Liz Johnson of better is to bowl against them. I'll Silverman fired a 300 game for a followed by Ray Edwards rolling
strikes in a row, but it wasn't Cheektowaga, N.Y., in the enjoy the experience in the 771 series in the Thursday 279-276-791, Bruce Dargie 289,
enough to overcome an uncon- Queens in Reno, Nev. Tournament of Champions and Expressway Glass Trios League at Michael Erb 287-780, and Jenn
verted 8-10 split in her third North Levittown Lanes. Misano 279-767.
"Last year I wasn't exempt for we'll see what happens."
frame. the PBA Women's Series and that
J o a n Ta y l o r ’ s Te n P i n R a p . . . .
In December of 2000 I wrote about a young man one return to bowl in PBA Regional competition in the
year after he had a double lung transplant. He had been spring. His highest finish to date has been third, no
born with Cystic Fibrosis, and after a three-year wait, small task.
he traveled to the University of Pittsburgh Medical By the way, for his latest perfectos, he used a ball
center for the surgery. He was out of bed and walking drilled by…Al Jones. Amazing!
three days later. Speaking of amazing, Sandy Turner, who rolled her Each year there are a few houses housed two or four
But that’s not why I interviewed him. He had posted first 300 in January of this year, did it again. This time cases where the prize funds lanes, and church, fireman,
his first 800 series, an 838 including a 300 game. it was in the Kings and Queens League at Circle Lanes have been misplaced or mis- policeman and industrial and
Before the surgery, he couldn’t put in a full league (her first was at Rockaway Lanes). She rolled 224- used. This can happen only if fraternal leagues abounded.
season for the previous five years. 199-300 for a 723 series. Her high to date is 753. She the league officers do not do There were few youngsters
He was approached to bowl in the Transplant is still in pursuit of an 800. She was not nervous “and their job properly. The treasur- bowling because in places such
Olympics and did himself proud there, winning his in fact this time all the strikes were good this time. er is in charge of the funds, but as New York City you couldn't
division. Eventually after the procedure, he rolled his Turner, Wharton, celebrated her 25th anniversary in an important part of the duties even enter a bowling center
highest series ever, an 846 to cash in the grueling and September with the Hartford Insurance Company. She of the president is to make unless you were 18 or older.
prestigious US Open. again chose a ring for her achievement. monthly audits of the league A boy wonder was someone
And now we fast-forward and find that in October of *************** funds. who could average 190 before
2008 the organs that gave him new life had been fail- The Morris County USBC Bowling Association is The United States Bowling he was old enough to vote and a
ing, necessitating the process all over again. This time hosting the 57th Annual League Officers’ Doubles Congress has bonding pro- 10-year American Bowling
he said, “It was much rougher. I was on my back in the Tournament. This will be on Sunday December 6 with grams to protect the funds but Congress tournament average
hospital for three months and then I needed four squads at 10 a.m. and 12 noon at Plaza Lanes in certain procedures must be fol- of 190 put you with the elite.
months of physical therapy” But his raw determination Madison. Cost is $55 per team or $27.50 per bowler. lowed. No woman had ever rolled a
and cards and letters from friends got him back again Entries close November 22. This is open to all officers Too often the work of league sanctioned 800 series and the
to the world of bowling, running a pro shop, and of men’s women’s and mixed winter and summer officers receives too little total number of approved 300
coaching. leagues sanctioned through the county. Teams may acclaim. The league secretary games each season by females
This is Al Jones, 43, who in September of this year consist of two men, two women, or mixed pairs. Entry must compile all the stats, high seldom reached double figures.
and also one month later, bowled 300 games in his forms are available in local bowling centers or on the games, high series, averages Head to head match games
vacation league at Sparta Lanes. Like Chevy Chase in association’s website (http://www.mcba- and all the rest, and make sure were the order of the day, and
“Caddyshack” he doesn’t keep score or records. He njbowling.com/). For more information contact tour- the schedule proceeds properly. top stars often rolled 40, 60 and
may have had 20 or 200 games of 300. The owner of nament director Noel J. Colwell, 78C Buckingham The treasurer must see to the 80 game home and home
Pro Image Pro Shop at Sparta Lanes, Jones is going to Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 or call 862-221-2856. collection and disbursement of matches(that is where half the
league fees. And the president, games were bowled in each
with the guidance of team cap- teams center).
Chris Romeo tains, is in charge of the overall No league or tournament
operation of all league activities. would consider anything but
270-727 in OLV So it's important to choose five players on a team. Some
By Al Smetana interested and capable persons even went to six and as high as
WAYNE, NJ - Chris Romeo was to the important league offices. 10 on a team.
the big gun in the week 2 session League prize funds range Bowling pins were made of
of Our Lady of the Valley at T- from a few hundred dollars to wood, inside and out.
Bowl II as he rolled a 270 game en some with prize payoffs of more High top bowling shoes were
route to a 727 series, closely fol- than $50,000. Added all togeth- the norm for men.
lowed by Rob Gilbert at 265-711. er the total runs into hundreds All bowling shirts for men
Harry Fivehouse tossed a 268 of millions of dollars. Toss in came in long sleeves and if you
game in a 695 set followed by the tournament prize money for wanted short sleeves you went
Mark Galliano 237- 689, Rob some 10,000 tournaments each to a tailor or someone handy
Morro 246-682, and Rich Shanley year, and the operating balances with a needle.
238-650. of more than 5,000 bowling asso- Trophies were constructed of
Vic Ingraffia rolled 11 in a row, ciations, and you can see that real wood, real metals, and the
but unfortunately it encompassed there's always a billion or more lettering was done by hand. The
2 games, 3 strikes in one game dollars coming into or going out most given award was belt buck-
then 8 in a row starting the next of various bowling accounts. les. And also popular were watch
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Chuck Pezzano Joan Taylor and fraternal organization club intended as a suitcase.
Dick Evans John Jowdy
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U.S. Women’s Open Revised Again and Lynda Barnes to Retire from
Now in Texas for 2010 Team USA Program
ARLINGTON, Texas - With a revised format and Lanes, the largest center in the Dallas-Fort Worth ARLINGTON, Texas - Lynda Barnes, the most tenured and one of the
live televised finals, the U.S. Women's Open, a metroplex. most successful bowlers in the history of the Team USA program, will
United States Bowling Congress event, will return "This will bring a lot of prestige for us," Cityview retire from Team USA at the end of the year.
in 2010 with the qualifying and match-play rounds General Manager Bill Blackerby said. "It's an Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, has been a member of Team USA a
hosted by Cityview Lanes, a 64-lane center in Fort opportunity for us to show off the new look we record 12 times and will step aside to spend more time with her family.
Worth, Texas. have at the center." "I think it is time to focus more on my life and on my children," said
The competition at Cityview Lanes, which will be In conjunction with the U.S. Women's Open, Barnes, 42, who is married to professional bowling star Chris Barnes
held May 6-11, kicks off a series of major bowling USBC will conduct its Hall of Fame ceremony out- and has twin 7-year-old boys, Ryan and Troy. "When Troy was diag-
events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The 2010 doors and separate from its annual tournament or nosed with juvenile diabetes last year, it really changed the way I start-
USBC Hall of Fame dinner will take place May 11 convention venue for the first time. ed to look at things.
at the City Club in downtown Fort Worth, while the "Our goals in moving the inductions to Arlington "We are now very involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research
2010 USBC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will are to spotlight the new International Bowling Foundation (JDRF) and that has given me something to focus my
take place May 12 on the grounds of the Museum and Hall of Fame and International attention on. Plus, I don't want to miss anymore of watching the kids
International Bowling Campus in Arlington. Bowling Campus while possibly growing the event play baseball, bowling or basketball."
Following the Hall of Fame ceremony, the live into something big every year," Tredwell said. "The Barnes first joined Team USA in 1989 and left the program twice
televised finals of the U.S. Women's Open will take inspiration for this idea comes from the annual (1992 and 1998) to turn pro but has been on the team since 2005. After
place at the International Training and Research baseball and pro football ceremonies. Those venues she returned from her short professional bowling stints, Barnes
Center in Arlington at 6:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2. allow for large crowds and major media coverage. returned to win the U.S. Amateur title each time, claiming the title in
For the first time since returning in 2007, the U.S. Plus having it the same day as the U.S. Women's 1995 and 2005 and then again in 2007.
Women's Open will feature round-robin match play. Open brings more focus to both events." In international competition, Barnes has won dozens of medals,
Players will compete in three eight-game blocks The Veterans and Meritorious Service part of the including winning the QubicaAMF World Cup in 2005 and a gold
from May 7-9 with the top 24 players advancing to class of 2010 will be announced in November with medal in team event at the 1991 Pan American Games.
match play May 10-11. The four players with the the Superior Performance inductees to follow in Though she's retiring from Team USA action, Barnes will not give
best 48-game totals, including match-play bonus December or January. up the sport entirely. She plans to continue bowling leagues and local
pins, will compete in the live stepladder finals. tournaments, while also gearing up for a couple of big events each
"Match play is a traditional part of major bowling SCHEDULE OF EVENTS year.
tournaments, and this format is more representative Barnes said she plans to compete in the United States Bowling
of a true U.S. Women's Open test," USBC Vice May 6-11 U.S. Women's Open Practice, Congress Queens, U.S. Women's Open and USBC Women's
President of Media Pete Tredwell said. "And having Qualifying and Match Play Cityview Lanes, Fort Championships on an annual basis and perhaps other events as well.
one live TV finals show instead of five taped TV Worth "There's a big difference between bowling for your country and
finals shows creates additional excitement while
bowling for yourself," said Barnes, who won the Queens in 1998 and
being more cost effective." May 11 USBC Hall of Fame Dinner City Club, 2008. "When I'm bowling for Team USA, that's a year-long commit-
Tammy Boomershine of North Ogden, Utah, Fort Worth ment in terms of training. When I'm bowling for myself, I can put as
topped a field of 170 players, including 59 interna-
much or as little into it as my time allows."
tional competitors, to win the 2009 event, which May 12 USBC Hall of Fame Ceremonies Barnes will remain a Team USA member through the end of 2009.
was held at Strike Zone Bowling Center inside the International Bowling Campus, Arlington
Sunset Station Hotel and Casino in Henderson, She will also continue to stay active in the sport as a member of the
Nev. USBC Board of Directors.
May 12 U.S. Women's Open Stepladder Finals,
The qualifying and match play portions of the For more information on the Team USA program, visit BOWL.com.
6:30 p.m. CDT International Bowling Campus,
2010 U.S. Women's Open will shift to Cityview Arlington (live ESPN2 broadcast)
November 4 - 10, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 5
HY-WAY BOWL
Dave Diamond rolled 280, Bruce Domick Gallina 268, Mike
Worthman 279, Keith Hengel 278, Hastings and Larry Moore 268, Miceli 266, Peter Benedetto 262-
Charlie Minch 278-750, Gerry Anthony Cordaro 258, and John 710, Steve Rapp 256, Dale Norht
Dennis 277, and Eddie Norton Gannon and Mike Gregorio 255. 255, and Wayne Norris 731.
276. Cappy Caporusso shot 225-234- Russel Page rolled 233, and Jane
ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
612, and Gene Kelly 203 in the
John Lennon 752 Wednesday Swingtime Seniors
Lottes 213 in the Monday Luhi
LEVITTOWN, NY – John Mixed League.
908-687-9300
League.
Lennon led the all bowers in the Dean Halverson 258
Jeremy Bush 277
Friday Prime Time Mixed League LEVITTOWN, NY – Dean
Tossing games of 256-255 for a LEVITTOWN, NY – Jeremy Halverson rolled 259, Dan
high series of 752. Bush led the scoring in the Wed. Lambert 242, and Nancy Halerson DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
Grumman Black League firing a
Kenny Sanders shot 256, Alex
Mermelstein 254, Aris Sarantakos high game of 277.
205 in the Sat. Knights of
Columbus League.
AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
248, and Regina Collins 233. Neil Vicidomini hit 269-726,
Roger Costa 267, Eric Pietzak Cristina Olson 245
Keith Pappas 751 257, Anna Bell 268-279-718, and LEVITTOWN, NY – Cristina
LEVITTOWN, NY – Keith Bob Nunnenkamp 257. Olson led the scoring in the Tue.
Pappas topped the Monday LIA Virginia Bannier rolled 231, and Meadow Ladies League firing
League firing games of 276-258- Barbara Sheldon 203 in the games of 245-231 for a high series
248 for a high series of 751. Wednesday Ladies Scratch of 627.
Tom Manning shot 264, George League. Fredda Amon hit 217-603, Karen
Schnepp 256, John Pasciucco 258, Pete Thomasefsky 232 Garland 211, Ann Marie Romano
Josephine Musacchio 264, Patty 207, and Ginger Keinath 203.
Werbeck 219, and Laura Hines. LEVITTOWN, NY – Pete Ellen Dippel rolled 224, and Sue
Regina Fean rolled 205, Barbara Thomasefsky rolled 232, Ray Minischetti 211 in the Wed. Ladies
Gafney 204, and Linda Chalmers Wilson 224, Joe Marseillo 223, of the Morning League.
201 and Steve Gechoff 207 in the Melinda Blaney rolled 212,
In the Early Birds League Reg Wednesday Young at Heart Nancy Ellis 210, and Dawn
Traina hit 205, and Christien Seniors League. Palladino 203 in the Wed. PM
Kempf 204. Ladies League.
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