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William Howell III Rolled a 900 Andres Lopez 300

3-Game Series in Middletown, NY At North Arlington Bowl
NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Andres Gary Vicente 268-733, Frank
By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC Communications Lopez blasted a 300 game in the Buonanno 253-729, Sherman
ARLINGTON, Texas - William Howell III of told me that in his opinion, everything looked OK, and Sunday Morning Trios League at Thomas 268-729, Gary Masino
Middletown, N.Y., became the 16th bowler in history to that helped my confidence. He showed me some hand North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome. 255-727, Jim Giancarlo 277-725,
roll a United States Bowling Congress-approved 900 and finger positions that I've been working on since, Keith Dobres shot 279-796, John Keith Lawson 269-725, Giles
series. and obviously, that helped, too." Ross 297-795, Anthony Buonanno Ward 258-723, Bobby Willis 279-
The 22-year-old left-hander rolled 36 consecutive O'Grady, who honed his skills as a member of Junior 279-772, Justin Sloan 279-745, 717, PJ Silva 275-708, Chris
strikes in the Bruce Bryan 3 Person League at Tarsio Team from 2006-2008, prides himself on his knowl- Orlando Lapa 267-743, Chris Schanne 278-708, John Adams
Lanes in Newburgh, N.Y., on October 21. He now has edge of the physical game and lane play and was able Garbode 248-743, Mike Rovetto 278-706, and Mike Kigner 277-
14 USBC-certified perfect games, while his previous- to quickly assess Howell's game. 269-739, Marc Osetex 257-737, 705.
high series was 828. "Bill's fundamentals were solid coming into our les-
"That night was truly amazing, and it means a lot to son, but we made a few small tweaks involving grip
know that I'm now a part of bowling history," said pressure and increasing the leverage at the bottom of Dennis Cordeiro Rolled 789
Howell. "I tried my best to keep my focus, and luckily, the swing," O'Grady said. "He was instantly able to be
I had a lot of people there to support me. I knew I had more consistent, create more area on the lane and adapt At Hy-Way Bowl
the line, so all I had to do was put the ball there." to changing conditions much quicker."
UNION, NJ – Dennis Cordeiro led Alton Jenkins shot 245-267-208-
As Howell closed out his perfect set, the 36-lane The first USBC-approved 900 occurred Feb. 2, 1997
the scoring in the Plau Post 720, Ulysses Sims 246-220-220-
bowling center grew quiet and the members of the 20- when Jeremy Sonnenfeld rolled three consecutive per-
91/Monday Nite Minor League at 705, Andra Hayes 279-220-205-
team league stopped to watch him make history as the fect games in Lincoln, Neb. There has never been a 900
Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 704, and Rico David 238-235-
second bowler from the Empire State to record a 900 on Sport Bowling lane conditions.
241-269-279 for a high series of 227-700.
series. There have been only 17 USBC-Approved 900 Series
789.
"It felt just like a normal night when I started, and and they are:
after the first 300, I started thinking 800 was possible, Jeremy Sonnenfeld, Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2, 1997;
but I never imagined I'd get to 900," said Howell, Tony Roventini, Milwaukee, Nov. 9, 1998; Chuck Trimbeltt 786 at Parkway
whose father, Bill Howell Jr., competes in the same Vince Wood, Moreno Valley, Calif., Sept. 29, 1999; ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Chuck Brulato 745, Vic Padilla 742, Tony
league. "By the end, it was very crowded, and the entire Robby Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., Dec. 28, 2000; Trimblett led the scoring in the Amentea 731, Stephanie Collins
league was there watching me. It was more emotional James Hylton, Salem, Ore., May 2, 2001; Friday 1050 Major League at 721, Joe Cosentini 715, Al
than my first 300, and I even broke down and cried Jeff Campbell II, New Castle, Pa., June 12, 2004; Parkway Lanes firing high series Winkler 711, Jerry Veneziano 708,
after. I just couldn't believe it." Darin Pomije, New Prague, Minn., Dec. 9, 2004 of 786. John Miloseski 702, and Bill
Howell's high average last season was 228, but he Robert Mushtare, Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2005 and Walt Sacahrow hit 746, Joe Healy 700.
encountered some struggles on the lanes earlier this Feb. 19, 2006;
year. He turned to former Junior Team USA member Lonnie Billiter Jr., Fairfield, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2006;
Matt O'Grady for help and got things back on track. Mark Wukoman, Greenfield, Wis., April 22, 2006; Kyle McKissock Blasted 300
Howell and his father drove an hour and a half to P.J. Giesfeldt, Milwaukee, Dec. 23, 2007;
Bayonne, N.J., for a tune-up with O'Grady, and it clear- Rich Jerome Jr., Baltimore, Dec. 22, 2008; At Plaza Lanes
ly paid off. Chris Aker, Winnemucca, Nev., Oct. 30, 2009; MADISON, NJ- Kyle McKissock Mike Potoski hit 738, Margaret
"I just felt like I wasn't throwing the ball very well, or Andrew Teall, Medford, N.J., Nov. 2, 2009; tossed a twelve banger 300 game Byrne 232, Jennifer Dunklin 628.
there was something weird in my approach, so I went to Andrew Mank, Belleville, Ill., March 18, 2010; in the CMIL League at Plaza
see Matt for a professional opinion," Howell said. "He William Howell III, Middletown, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2010. Lanes.

USBC HALL OF FAMER ED LUBANSKI DIES AT AGE 81

By Terry Bigham - USBC Communications
ARLINGTON, Texas – Ed But Lubanski might best be known for rolling 2,081 to win the all-events title at the Central States
Lubanski, a United States Bowling back-to-back 300 games during a live television Tournament.
Congress Hall of Fame member, broadcast in 1959. The “Great Double 300” was Lubanski, who used a two-finger ball, moved into the
died Monday, Nov. 8, in Warren, rolled at Miami’s Bowling Palace following a bowling spotlight at age 21 when he teamed with Ed “Sarge”
Mich. He was 81. weeklong clinic sponsored by the Bowling Easter to win the BPAA National Doubles title. Easter was
Lubanski is one of three bowlers to Proprietors’ Association of America and AMF. 67 years old and, at the time, the two became the youngest-
have won four ABC Tournament “I was in a zone that you only find a few times oldest duo to win the event.
(now USBC Open Championships) in a career,” Lubanski once said about his Lubanski was a member of BPAA championship teams in
titles in one tournament. Bowling for achievement. “It was easily my proudest moment 1952, 1953, 1954 and 1964. He was a charter member of the
the Pfieffer Beer team out of Detroit, as an athlete.” Professional Bowlers Association, serving as the second
he captured team, singles, all-events Born in Detroit, Lubanski started bowling at PBA president in 1960 and, on the lanes, won the 1962
and team all-events titles in 1959. age 12, and four years later he was carrying a 191 Chicago PBA Open.
Only Bill Lillard (1956) and Mike Ed Lubanski average. He also was a talented baseball player He is a member of five halls of fame, including the
Neumann (1990) also have won four and signed a pro contract to pitch in the St. Louis Michigan Sports and Polish American Sports. He was a
titles in one tournament. Browns minor league system. Bowling Magazine’s first-team All-America in 1958 and
Lubanski also took the team all-events title at the 1951 In 1947, Lubanski won a league-record 23 games for 1959 and named to the second team in 1960 and 1961.
ABC Tournament in St. Paul, Minn., while bowling with the Wausau in the Wisconsin State League but decided to leave A biography of Lubanski, “King of the Pins!”, recently
Stroh’s Beer team. baseball for a career as a pro bowler. Two years later, he shot was released.
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J o a n Ta y l o r ’ s
Te n P i n R a p . . . .
The annual women’s inter-county tournament, an
invitational event open only to women bowlers car-
rying the top averages in their respective counties,
will be held Sunday November 21 at Brunswick
Zone, 679 Washington Avenue, Belleville at 11 a.m.
All are welcome to cheer on our county team.
Anyone wishing to attend the reception afterward is
welcome. The price is $32. RSVP to Elaine Struss-
Feret 973-463-0499.
You may remember a sports publicity campaign
aligned with the 1992 Summer Olympics in
Barcelona when Reebok capitalized on two track
and field stars. The “Dan (O’Brien) and Dave
(Johnson)” rivalry began and there were many ads
featuring the pair. We have our own friendly rivalry
here in Morris County with Leigh and Carrie.
Leigh Bailey and Carrie Kunig both bowl in a
Wednesday Nite Mixed League. About four weeks
ago Leigh bowled a 703 series. One week later
Carrie rolled a 277 game and 720 series. Leigh has
accepted the challenge and is gunning to better that
720. I spoke to both.
This was Leigh’s sixth 700 series, but first in that
league. She is averaging 206 there. She used a
Storm Reign fitted by Kenny Yokobosky of Pro
Image Pro Shop. Her highest series to date was a
743 for this 15-year veteran. She said, “I don’t
know about a rivalry, but it’s good competition.
Carrie’s a good bowler.”
Carrie said, “Leigh and I are currently the top two
female averages in this league. I’m a 198-averager,
same as my other league on Fridays.” This was
Carrie’s fifth 700 series. The 277 was her highest
game in 18 months, but her all-time high, was a
289.
“It’s fun to have at least a few competitive
bowlers in the league, it makes it more interesting.
I hope we both continue to bowl well for the
remainder of the season, as long as my team noses
them out at the end of course (just kidding…sort
of)!”
The women’s county meeting is always fun, and
by virtue of its being held October 24 at Boonton
Lanes, the food (Pizza Hut) was excellent. Some
items that came out of the meeting were: there are
nine unsanctioned leagues in the county. How can
this be? How would you like to bowl an honor
score or anything significant and get no reward for
it? Joyce Brokling, association president, reported
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Whenever I don’t have any news about our local
stars, I check out the Internet and usually find
something new in the bowling world.
The US Bowling Congress site is at
www.bowl.com and offers up information on high
school and collegiate bowling (another well-kept
secret) in addition to their annual national tourna-
ment(s), conventions, Halls of Fame and many
other items of interest including awards and rules.
The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America
(BPAA) has www.bpaa.com and details its promo-
tions such as the free game coupons from Jolly
Time (popcorn) and upcoming events including the
Bowling Summit scheduled for January 20-22nd in
Las Vegas.
The pro bowlers’ association’s www.pba.com
keeps you updated on the tour, players, promotions,
contests, and televised events. Xtra Frame provides
live coverage of current tournaments and taped
videos of past events. Pro-am information and tick-
et prices are available here.
My friend Herb Bickel in Germany hosts
www.bowlingdigital.com. You will find just about
any large tournament here from any country, and he
lists up-to-the-minute results. You may recognize
an occasional column by someone you know!
When we have US representation in an internation-
al tournament, you can find the standings here.
There are also editorials and feature stories about
international bowling stars. Look for Tim Mack and
the United States Team at the Weber Cup, it’s the
USA vs. Europe.
And so I’ll find more goodies on line to share
with you the next time things are “quiet.”
Larry DeAngelo
Rolled a 672 Set
At Parkway
Elmwood Park, NJ – Larry
DeAngelo led all pin attackers
with scores of 247-215-210 for a
high series of 672 in the
Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling
League, at Parkway Lanes.
Member
Mark Marton rolled 246-659,
Steve Semancik 233-654, Richard
Miller Sr. 256-635, Joseph
Mercurio 267-634 and Ed
Bakelaar 218-630.
If you're looking for
Christmas or holiday gifts for
that bowler on your list the pos-
sibilities are wide in range and
cost.
Personal equipment rates
high, starting with a bowling
ball. Each year 75 to 100 bowl-
ing balls make their debut. They
go from a child's starting weight
of six pounds to the maximum
of 16 pounds. They come in
dozens of colors, various cover
compositions, some with pic-
tures or objects such as flowers,
sculls. boxing gloves or scenic
logos implanted. They even
come in different scents. In
price, bowling balls range from
about $60 to as high as $300.
You can purchase a blank ball,
to be drilled later to the specifi-
cations best fitted to the recipi-
ent. Avoid pre-drilled balls.
There are bowling bags and
bowling bags, to hold your ball
and whatever else you might
need on your bowling outings.
You can find a simple single ball
bag for as little as $15, and
jump to a super six ball carrier
for as much as $400.
Shoes are important, and they
come in all styles, colors, and
materials, some with change-
able soles and heels to adjust to
different approach surfaces.
There are also high heeled bowl-
ing shoes, but they are made for
showing and jesting, not bowl-
ing. Shoes will cost you $25 for
those to get you by to almost
$300 for perfect and personal
foot fits.
Bowling shirts, slacks, ties and
kerchiefs are available as are
jackets and rain gear. Jewelry
of all kind, rings, watches, belt
buckles, bracelets and replicas
of lanes, balls and pins can be
engraved with a bowler's mem-
orable performances.
Mike Almodovar Rolled 256-721
At Montvale Lanes
By Larry Diebner
MONTVALE, NJ - Mike Almodovar fired scores of 256-227-238 for a
721 to lead all scoring in the Thursday Early Bird League at Montvale
Lanes.
Other great shooting for the night included Steve Scorzetti posting 245-
709, Rick Hunt 280-708, Steve Price 254-703, Mike Folchi 246-698, Ed
Mcauliffe 258-693, Eric Honor 257-692, Craig Slawinski 243-689, and
Bob Slockbower 280-685.
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One of the most helpful, eco-
nomical and appreciated gifts
for a bowler is an accessory kit.
The products included inside
can feature slip-on bowling
socks, tape of all kinds, bandag-
es, product to cover bruised
areas creating a new skin, ball
cleaner, record books, handicap
manuals, something to help you
slide or stop sliding, finger
inserts, wrist and arm bands of
all types, resin bags and towels.
There are many type of bowling
gloves---some that even provide
the power of magnets. There are
the long used accessories, and
new ones appear regularly.
They range from less than a dol-
lar to $20 or more and you can
decide how much you want to
spend and how many items you
want to include.
A thoughtful and always well
received gift is free practice
games, membership in bowling
organizations and pre paid
entries into tournaments. There
are local, state, and national
events in the list of the 10,000
tournaments conducted world-
wide. And that's a gift that
could keep giving in the way of
large cash and merchandise
prizes.
Bowling publications, books,
movies and videos abound. But
if you are giving instructional
materials, don't overdo it. One
good book or video is enough,
two or three might give too
much to absorb at once. Follow
up later with another teaching
aid. There are magazines avail-
able that regularly feature all
phases of instruction.
The ultimate, of course, is to
gift someone with his or her own
personal lane, installed in an
attic, basemen or beside a home.
Price? Start at $10,000 and go
up and up, and up.
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Smoking in bowling centers - A throwback to an earlier era
By Mark Miller for the Bowling News Network
Some stereotypes are hard to break. Take bowling and
smoking for example.
In the early 1900s, most bowling establishments were con-
nected to taverns where Caucasian men smoked and drank to
get away from their wives. Soon after, women took to bowl-
ing; and by the1950s, minorities became more involved in the
sport.
When league bowling was at its peak in the 1960s and
1970s, bowling alleys had bars in them and smoking still was
a major part of the culture. This shouldn’t have been surpris-
ing since nearly half of American adults smoked.
Thanks to education about it and a growing amount of laws
against it in public places, smoking nationwide has now
dropped to around 20 percent. Yet while society was chang-
ing, some bowling centers still chose to cater to smokers for
fear of losing long-time customers.
That decision has too many people still thinking bowling is
played in dark, dingy, smoke-filled facilities. Truth is most of
today’s centers are clean, bright, family-friendly places.
So some questions need to be asked: Has smoking been a
bigger reason than people realize for the 30-year decline in
league bowling? Is it one of the major reasons why to many,
bowling’s image still is negative? Does it hurt the chance to
grow the sport and keep sponsors from helping finance the
future?
“I don’t know why some proprietors cater to 20 percent of
their customers,” said retired United States Bowling Congress
Chief Executive Officer Roger Dalkin.
“Smoking does affect business in the short term,” said
Brunswick president of bowling products Brent Perrier. “In
the long term, we see people who wouldn’t come in are com-
ing in. Once a center gets over the hump – 6 months to a year
– they can do pretty well.”
The challenge is the battle between freedom of choice and
second-hand smoke. Michael Fiore, director of the University
of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Tobacco Research and
Intervention, is clear on what he believes is making it possible
to eliminate tobacco use in America.
“Two things – first the recognition of tobacco use as a drug
of dependence, and second, the recognition that when I smoke
in your presence, it’s not just a choice I’m making, but it’s also
Amanda Beck and Jim Walsh Win Their First LIGBT Titles
PATCHOGUE, NY: Winning her first LIGBT scratch title
was Amanda Beck of Patchogue, NY who earned $1,000.
Winning his first LIGBT handicap title was Jim Walsh of
Glencove, NY who earned $500.
For the second time in the last 3 events both the scratch
and handicap tournaments crowned first time champions.
The scratch event was a six game marathon that was
bowled on the PBA Cheetah Pattern. Scoring was moderate
as it took a 217 average in the 49 & under division to make
the finals and only a 176 average to advance in the senior
division. Three bowlers were seeded into the shootout after
putting your health in danger,” Fiore said in On Wisconsin
magazine. “These developments have totally changed the
landscape.”
So too have governmental smoking bans.
“People get used to them,” said Luby Publishing President
Keith Hamilton. “Some come back and they learn to deal with
it. Bowlers cope and some even come back and bowl more.”
Laws curtailing smoking in public places began appearing
about 20 years ago. By the middle of the 1990s, the Bowling
Proprietors’ Association of America introduced the National
Restaurant Association’s Accommodation Program to meet
the needs of both smokers and non-smokers. The idea was to
promote non-smoking areas of the center like the bar or spe-
cific days when smoking wouldn’t be allowed. The program
also encouraged centers to improve their ventilation systems
to help remove the smoke.
Since then, more local or state anti-smoking laws have been
enacted. In states without such laws, centers must weigh the
benefits of attracting new bowlers against the drawbacks of
alienating their smoking customers.
But in advance of or even in areas without such laws, some
bowling centers made the business decision to go non-smok-
ing on their own. For example, some AMF centers in the
Midwest banned smoking in many areas of the centers in
2000. Others since have voluntarily made the choice because
they understood at a time that when families are looking to do
more together, doing so in a healthy environment makes
sense.
“It’s a generational thing kind of like bumper bowling 20
years ago,” said Jim Welch, general manager of Strike Zone at
Sunset Station in Henderson, Nev. “Back then they called
ahead to see if you had bumper bowling. Now they ask if you
are non-smoking. If you are, they will bring the family.”
Hillside (Mich.) Lanes went non-smoking in 2009 before a
ban went into affect this year. Owner Steve Aemisegger told
Bowlers Journal International he was glad he made the deci-
sion.
“We lost a few league bowlers but what we gained in open
bowling and outings far exceeded what we lost,” he told the
Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Strike Zone Lanes in Southaven, Miss., has been smoke free
qualifying, the top two 49 & under bowers were Dave
Sulzer, Holbrook, NY (1426) and Ray Edwards, Middle
Island, NY (1375) and the top senior was Don Hick, of W.
Babylon (1187).
To determine the fourth bowler in the shootout the
remaining 1 in 4 finalists rolled one game with the top score
advancing and the others earning $200. Amanda Beck
rolled an impressive 267 game to arn that top spot. Amanda
continued her great bowling and won the title with a 235.
Finishing second was Ray Edwards ($500) who rolled a
197. Third place went to Dave Sulzer who shot a 182 and
earned $300while fourth went to Don Hicks ($250) with a
154.
The handicap event used a two squad format. Leo
Lombardi, W. Babylon was the 6 p.m. squad leader (688)
and was seeded directly into the shootout. John Palemire of
Farmingdale, NY, was the 8 p.m. squad leader with a 700
and earned a bye in the finals. To make the handicap finals
you had to tally a 632 with handicap and bonus pins in both
the 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. squads.
Jim Walsh has bowled in 35 LIGBT tournaments and
never finished higher than second until the Bowl Long
Island event. Walsh advanced to the finals in the 8 p.m.
squad with a 691 series. In the finals, he advanced two
rounds to get into the shootout against three other great
bowlers; Leo Lombardi, Samuel Cooke of Patchogue, and
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since it opened in 1997 and recently earned an award for the
smoke-free business of the month from the Mississippi
Tobacco-Free Coalition of DeSoto County.
"People in the community appreciate a place to have their
child's birthday party and family get-togethers without
smelling like smoke when they leave the building,” said gen-
eral manager Dudley Stone in the Bowlers Journal Cyber
Report.
While league numbers are at their lowest since the early
1950s, the number of people bowling at least annually keeps
rising; now more than 70 million. The growth of family enter-
tainment centers, most of which are non-smoking from Day 1,
may be one reason.
“In every single case where I’ve been involved with travel-
ing around, once a center stops smoking the customer base
changes and people are much happier to come when they
wouldn’t come bowling before,” said industry veteran Dale
Niemela, currently marketing and event coordinator for Storm
Products. “The fact that there’s not smoking gets rid of the
stereotype of smoke.”
So what’s the industry to do? Dalkin suggests taking lessons
from the American Cancer Society.
“You can’t change the perceptions of the influential people
age 20-50 so we must focus on the next generation,” he said.
“We have to change the attitudes of kids from first grade to
high school. We need to educate parents, high schools; talk
about Bowlopolis. Focus on bowling as fun and cool. We have
to accept the fact we can have little impact now; but have to
start with the kids.”
If nothing else works, Hamilton has a different idea.
“Maybe having bowling centers get together to determine
which ones will cater to smokers and which ones will be
smoke-free is the answer,” he said.
Whatever the answer, it does seem true that bowling centers
that improve their indoor air quality eventually fare well. If
nothing else, fewer patrons come home smelling like ashtrays.
“Many centers are on the edge, and if they lose 10 percent
they are out,” Dalkin said. “Can they ride out the initial drop?
But long term, it helps the image and helps bowling grow.”
Runner-up Ray Edwards, left, with champ Jim Walsh.
Mike Ruggiero of Smithtown.
The handicap shootout went down to the tenth frame
where Walsh doubled in the tenth to force Cooke to do the
same. But a stubborn 10 pin on Cooke’s first ball gave
Walsh his first title and the $500 top prize. The final
shootout scores (with handicap) were; Walsh 276 good for
a $500 payday followed by Cooke earning $300 for his 264,
Ruggiero taking home $250 for his 230 and Lombardi with
a $200 prize for a 214.
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Rick Dambres
Rolled 760
At Hy-Way Bowl
UNION, NJ – Rick Dambres
topped the scoring in the Plau Post
91/Monday Nite Minor League at
Hy-Way Bowl firing games of
261-224-225 for a high series of
760.
Chris Decker hit 247-257-244-
748, Noah Lynch II 267-218-255-
740, Reginald Bellamy 225-248-
253-726, Ellis Jones 212-258-253-
723, Mike Driscoll 279-224-210-
713, and Rico David 200-246-
266-712.
6 SPORTS REPORTER November 17 - 23, 2010

PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Will Blanco, 15-years-old,

Brandon Matunas 298 Neil Hunt 277 John Barilla 689 Blasted 702 at North Arlington
MADISON, NJ- Brandon Matunas MADISON, NJ – Neil Hunt led all MADISON, NJ – John Barilla led By Vince Albrecht
took high game honors in the CMIL rollers in the Friday Classic League the scoring in the Thursday Mixed NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ 10/22/10 – The Cardinals, thanks to 15-
League firing an impressive 298 tossing a high game of 277. League firing a 266 game for a high year-old Will Blanco’s torrid 254,241,207-702, soared to a share of sec-
game. Joe Columbo hit 275, Trevor series of 689. ond place by taking two of three games from 4 T’s Laneside I while
Kyle McKissock posted a 737, Bogert and Frank Petrock, Jr. 269, Trevor Bogert hit 258-655, Frank rolling in the North Arlington Adult Juniors League. The latter grabbed
Dan Pridham hit a 252 game, Pete Kyle McKissock 716, Dorey Zimmerman 241, Scott West 635, the opener behind repeat Bantam Bowler of the Week, 10-year-old
Cerenzio 246-656, Dave Hanft and Badolato 676, and Stephanie Rahn and Pat Wilfong 215. Taylor Horniacek’s huge 190. Taylor finished with 455, topping her 438
Jimmy Granato each rolled a 245, 225-627. Harry Franz 254 threesome which earned her last week’s recognition as top Bantam.
and Trevor Bogert shot the session Rick Bednarik 276 MADISON, NJ – In the Thursday Elsewhere, league-leading 18 And A Half rallied late to sneak by the
high set with 760. MADISON, NJ – Rick Bednarikr Mixed League Harry Franz rolled Mega Monkeys, 1066-1062; Bobby Manella’s 183-515 paced the win-
Trevor Bogert 279 rolled 276, Steve Errichetti and Jim 254, Bo Serillo 245, Travis Wilfong ners while the Mega Monkeys hung tough behind three over-average
MADISON, NJ – Trevor Bogert led Matunas 732, and Jennifer Dunklin 232, Karen Evangelista 233, and scores from 13-year-old Sam Passaro. 13-year-old Nikki Arrigo tallied
the scoring in the Wednesday Trio 209 in the CMIL League. Joan Hanst and Laura Rocco 211. 189-494 in leading the A Girls past Those Guys, 4-3. G-Force salvaged
League firing a high game of 279. the finale against 4 T’s Laneside II as 9-year-old Kyle Sanzo finished
Les Porzio 716 Robert Bell 242 strong with 143, well over his average as he totaled 369, his best three-
Jon Russo shot 255-695, Joey MADISON, NJ – Les Porzio paced MADISON, NJ – Robert Bell
Parisi 247-679, Dave Krivak 656, some of the season; the victors benefited from 8-year-old Tara
the scoring in the Morris County paced the scoring in the Reed Horniacek’s opening 138 single. Team Awesome II was deprived of a
and Stephanie Rahn 225. Police & Fire League firing a 246 League rolling a high game of 242.
In the Livingston Business Men’s sweep against the Bottlecaps who rode 12-year-old Chris McBride’s 169
game for a high series of 716. Deraill Miller shot 239, Dan M. to a 338-314 third game triumph.
League Paul Demaynovich hit 247- Dan Pridham shot 245-663, Tom Aloia and Billy Piccola 235, Jodi
642, Billy Piccola 235-647, and Youth keglers over average were Taylor Horniacek +63, Will Blanco
Lockburner 242, Tom Schneyer Belli 217, and Rob Stats 202. +56, Tara Horniacek +42, Kyle Sanzo +37, Chris McBride +35, Bobby
Scott Nelson 227. 227-658, James Hilligas 641, Rich
Jode Belli shot 211 in the Chatham Jon Russo 257 Manella +27, Nikki Arrigo +22, Sam Passaro +20 and Danny Bivin +8.
Keistead 223, and Scott Harnish MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo blast- Adult deuces were scored by Tommy Horniacek 238, 212 and Tim Bray
Collisionettes League. 213. ed 257-635, Rich Keistead 246- 225, 219, 216.
Harry Franz 278 Frank Petrock 270 638, and Don Miller 235 in the
MADISON, NJ – Harry Franz
topped the Tuesday Doubles
MADISON, NJ – Frank Petrock led
the scoring in the Wednesday Trio
Pharma Plus League. Nick Rossi Tops Stan Niemieck
League firing a high game of 278 Lies’l Apgar 675
and a high series of 762.
League firing a high game of 270. MADISON, NJ – Lies’l Apgar led Youth Travel Travelers With 223-653
Oren Warter hit 267-713, Rich the Plaza Ladies Trio League firing By Vince Albrecht
Dave Hanft shot 244, Tim Galante, Calvin Ma, Joey Parisi,
McKenna 236-653, and Joe Fosko a 238 game for a high series of 675. MONTVALE, NJ - In the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League season
and Stephanie Rahn 256, and Sally Marissa DelSordi hit 211, and opener, Nick Rossi sprung from the gate with a three deuce 653 set to
620. Lauderdale 205.
Jon Russo rolled 269, Aaron Marilyn Kalnas 194. lead his Montvale squad past Fair Lawn I, 5-2. Newcomer Steve Plaszky
In the Morris County Police & Fire helped prevent the winners from a sweep by rolling a 189 in Fair Lawn’s
Shruby 268-703, Frank Petrock League Dan Pridham hit 257, Mark
266, Razor Chislom 719, and Tony 829-791 middle game victory.
Kwiatkowski and Tom Lockburner Elsewhere, Holiday Bowl picked up Mike Carr for this year’s entry
Evans 692 in the Wednesday Trio 248, and Bill Granata 639.
League. and benefited from his solid 219-629 as they took seven points from Fair
Lawn II. Kevin Macchia added a 224 and 247 for the victors while Tiana
Warren’s 185 single led her Fair Lawn II team.
WOMEN’S PRO BOWLING Bowler City I got the upper hand in the matchup against their sister
team by sweeping past them, 7-0 behind newcomer John Draney’s 223-
TO BE HONORED AT ARLINGTON’S 599. James Kane paced his Bowler City II gang with 160.
BOWLING MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
ARLINGTON, Texas - The new International Bowling Association for 20 years. Public relations
Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame (IBM/HF) is
proud to announce that it will be adding a new
expert Joan Romeo, owner of The Marketing Team
agency, will be handling the fund-raising and pro-
Bill O’Neill BWAA
exhibit to the museum which pays tribute to the
history of women’s professional bowling. The
motions aspect of the project. Joan’s two daugh-
ters, Robin and Tori, are former pro tour players.
Bowler of the Month
exhibit will be unveiled during the International Robin is in the PWBA and USBC Halls of Fame. ARLINGTON, Texas - Bill O'Neill of Southampton, Pa., has been
Bowl Expo and USBC Convention, which will be Former LPBT & PWBA Tour Director and named the October 2010 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the Bowling
held, in Arlington, TX during the last week in June Historian Fran Deken will be an invaluable mem- Writers Association of America.
2011. ber of the team in recording the history and making In the 60-game qualifier for the 2010 PBA World Championship,
“We are so excited about Bowl Expo, as well as sure all the right people are honored. Former O'Neill averaged nearly 227 becoming the #1 seed for the television
the USBC convention, coming to Arlington, Texas. PWBA owner and museum trustee John Sommer, finals. He also qualified for match play in four of the five match play
Those who attend this first-ever-event will get a who operated and financed the LPBT and PWBA rounds in the PBA World Series, featuring 12 games on each of the
first-hand look at the IBM/HF, International for 22 years from 1981-2003, will contribute his PBA's five animal patterns. In the process, O'Neill became the #3 seed
Training and Research Center, as well as the time, effort, and expertise to the project. Deken for the Pepsi Viper Championship and #4 seed in the Scorpion
offices of the International Bowling Campus,” stat- and Sommer are also members of the PWBA and Championship for their respective television finals.
ed IBM/HF chairman Pat Ciniello. He went on to USBC Halls of Fame. This marks O'Neill's fourth Kegel BWAA Bowler of the Month honor
add, “The new exhibit will display rare photo- 50 Years of Women’s Pro Bowling will occupy a in the last 13 months.
graphs and artifacts – from those who made profes- prominent place within the new museum, and Nicknamed "The Real Deal," O'Neill is coming off his breakthrough
sional women’s bowling a reality, to the great become a permanent part of bowling’s incredible season, winning his first PBA title, the Chameleon Championship, at the
women bowlers who competed on tour.” history for all visitors to explore year round. The inaugural PBA World Series and his first major title, the 67th Lumber
A committee has been formed to develop the con- IBM/HF occupies 18,000 square feet of the Liquidators U.S. Open.
tents of the exhibit, as well as to raise funds in International Bowling Campus, which is also the Others receiving votes were Chris Barnes, winner of the 8th Columbia
order to build it. Jim Goodwin, President of the home for the United States Bowling Congress, the 300 Vienna Open and #4 seed in the PBA World Championship TV
Bowling News Network and publisher of Stars & Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, the finals, Sean Rash, #2 seed in the PBA World Championship TV finals,
Strikes Bowling Newsmagazine has been named International Training and Research Center, and Michael Fagan, winner of the Ebonite Lahti Open, and Lynda Barnes,
chairman. Goodwin worked with the Ladies Pro many more related organizations that make up winner of the AMF Australian Masters
Bowlers Tour and the Professional Women’s bowling’s headquarters.
November 17 - 23, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER 7

OCEAN LANES Mark Duca 300-802 at T-Bowl

JUNIORS WAYNE, NJ – Mark Duca blasted a 300 game en route to the session
high series of 802 in the Knights of Pythias League at T-Bowl Lanes.
Brian Lash 200 Mihai Cristea came close with a 279 game in an 800 set.
Antony Lentine rolled a 745 set followed by Jason Barkley posting
LAKEWOOD, NJ 0 Brian Lash
269-736, Anthony Lentien 268, Bob Carney 266-727, and Dave Herman
led the scoring in the Saturday
695.
Pin Hitters League firing a high
game of 200.
Jillian Stuart shot 171, Michael
Brennan 160, Mikayla Lane 152,
Patrick Brown 146, Michael
Guzman 141, Katie Seyr 130,
Heather Lago 129, Brianno
Currie 118, Andie Seyr 116, and
Julianna Forbes 101.
In another session Jillian Stuart
shot 172, Briana Currie 168,
Sean Sampson 159, Paige Peters
147, Patrick Brue 146, Michael
Guzman 141, Misty Downs and
Kamerin Peters 131, Shayla
Wisk 129, and Gabby Damato
121.
At another meeting of the
league Sean Sampson shot 183,
Jillian Stuart 157, Paige Peters
146, Mikayla Lane 140, Heather
Lago 138, Carolyn Jones 133,
Kamerin Peters 130, and Jessica
Lago 116.
In another session Michael
Brennan rolled 155, Michael
Guzman 154, Patrick Brown
153, Sean Sampson 152,
Heather Lago 135, and Andie
Seyr 129.
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Bill Ratliff 714
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Bill Ratliff led
the scoring in the County Tuesday
Mixed League firing games of 258-
246-210 for a high series of 714.
Charles T. Wilfong shot 254-223-
201-678, Gene Pukas 236-214-204-
654, Danny Nykyforuk 238, and
Dot Newsome 228.
In the Tuesday Night Mixed
League Dan Richards shot 233-
202-628, and Debbie Pastore 221.
John Rotella 707
ROCKAWAY, NJ- John Rotella led
the scoring in the Friday Nite Men’s
League firing games of 258-236-
213 for a high series of 707.
Robert Ritzer shot 275, Chip
Vincent 268, Heriberto Matias 248,
and David Krolak 246.
Keri May 695
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Keri May led
the scoring in the Friday Tri Mixed
League firing games of 248-223-
224 for a high series of 695.
Bill Mott hit 221, and Harry
Kostyk 203.
In the Monday Night Football
League Brian Bloete hit 246, and
Joe Aquino 218.
Bill Karpack 698
ROCKAWAY, NJ- Bill Karpack led
the scoring in the NorBu Lodge
League firing games of 248-214-
236 for a high series of 698.
Frank Grumka hit 256, and Lisas
Bischer 200.
Crabby Brown rolled 244-217-
643, Lupe Zaragoza 236, and Matt
Hoffman 235 in the Thursday Nite
Mixed League.
Joe Miller 692
ROCKAWAY, NJ- Joe Miller paced
the scoring in the Monday Early
Birds League firing games of 235-
225-233 for a high series of 692.
Peter Saladino shot 234-224-215-
673, PJ Lee 245-202-219-666,
Miguel Galloza 258, Matt Hoffman
246, and Sheila Sell 235.
Ken Yokobosky 687
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Ken
Yokobosky led the scoring in the
Dave Valerius Trios League firing
games of 276-213 for a high series
of 687.
Pete Cuozzo hit 245-227-207-679,
Scott Van Syckle 255-201-214-670,
and Shawn Casey 245.
Greg Lewis 684
ROCKAWAY, NJ- Greg Lewis
led the scoring in the Lake
Hiawatha A.C. League firing
games of 245-235-204 for a high
series of 684.
George Valerius shot 212-232-
217-661,l Bill Karpack 246-210-
652, Larry Lewis 265, Kevin
Sikora 249, Jason Emker 246, and
Rene Medina 245.
In the Mixed League Barry
Lehman shot 235, and Walt
Forrester 232.
Jack Safkan 677
ROCKAWAY, NJ- Jack Safkan led
the scoring in the Foursome League
firing games of 244-208-225 for a
high series of 677.
Geroge Dakak, Jr. rolled 278-207-
671, Chris Casey 246-233-651, and
Lies’l Apgar 227-211-218-656.
Benny Nieves 656
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Benny Nieves
rolled 237-212-207-656, Javier
Gonzalez 278, and Jesus Cruz 266
in the Spanish-American League.
Mike Dean shot 235-213-606 in
the Holy Rollers League.
Tom Martino, Jr. 763
HOPELAWN, NJ- Tom Martino,
Jr. led the scoring in the
Middlesex County Classic
League firing games of 269-215-
279 for a high series of 763.
Glenn Mohr, Jr. shot 246-290-
202-738, Joe Herber 227-289-
203-719, Ken Horvath 251-243-
213-707, George Mortensen 265-
206-219-690, Jason Paro 247-
248-689, Dan Clark 213-253-
223-689, Bruce Mohr 259-215-
204-678,
In the Thursday Mixed Nuts
League Don M. Hellhake hit 220-
204-638, and Steven Baum 223-
600.
Jeff Scire 732
HOPELAWN, NJ – Jeff Scire
topped the scoring in the Madison
Park Men’s League firing games
of 278-227-227 for a high series o
f732.
Michael Ibanez hit 289-202-
237-728, Matthe Manenty 269-
259-700, Kristopher Brus 200-
299-690, Sean Zeleniak 247-236-
682, and Steph Crane 257-220-
675.
Sal Angotti 717
HOPELAWN, NJ – Sal Angotti
led the scoring in the Garden
State Mixed League firing games
of 286-209-222 for a high series
of 717.
Richard Bienvenue shot 238-
227-204-669, Rich Hardish 242-
235-668, Roy Crawley 246-214-
651, and Nicole Melchior 242-
212-624.
John Baginsky 693
HOPELAWN, NJ – John
Baginsky led the scoring in the
Gemini Towing League firing
games of 232-215-246 for a high
series of 693.
Rich Governale hit 258-620,
Jennifer Caval 236, Brian Baling
207-214, and Joe Herber 206.
In the Monday Madness League
Dan DeBenedetto shto 227-604,
and Frank Viverito 221-222.
In the Tuesday Nite Trios
League Paul Harney shot 225-
225-269-719.
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