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Vol. 73 No.2 March 14 - 20, 2012 FAIR LAWN, NJ - Dave Naglehout took high series honors rolling in the Friday Night Scratch League at Fair Lawn Brunswick Lanes tossing a near perfect 298 game between games of 269 and 257 to finish with an 824 series. Bob Plaszky was runner-up with 50 cents

Belmonte Wins PBA GEICO Shark Open

By Bill Vint - PBA LAS VEGAS Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, rolled the 22nd nationally-televised 300 game in Professional Bowlers Association history during the GEICO Shark Open finals, but he bowled it one game too soon. After his perfect effort in the semifinal round, Barnes lost in the GEICO Shark Open title to Australias Jason Belmonte, 244-213, in a match that extended the international dominance in the PBA World Series of Bowling to five consecutive titles. The finals, conducted at South Point Casino and Hotel, aired on ESPN. The title was Belmontes second in the World Series and the third of his PBA career. The GEICO Shark Open, the fourth and final PBA animal pattern championships contested during the third annual PBA World Series of Bowling, almost got the best of Belmonte, who had struggled in the opening game of three previous elimination-format finals. In the opening game of the low man out Shark finals, Barnes, who led the Shark field in qualifying, posted a 234. Sean Rash of Montgomery, Ill., making his fifth straight final, was next with a 205. Belmonte, with a double in the ninth and 10th frames, finished with a 190 to advance when Mika Koivuniemi of Hartland, Mich., failed to double on his first shot in the 10th, leaving a 2-10 split which he failed to convert for a 172 game. In game two, Barnes was untouchable on his way to winning a $10,000 perfect game bonus. Belmonte continued to search for strikes, but Rash left splits in the first, third, fifth and seventh frames. Despite converting three of the four, he couldnt throw two strikes in a row and Belmonte survived their battle for the second berth in the title match, 215-182. In the title match, Belmonte almost turned the tables on Barnes, finding his line to the pocket and running off a string of seven strikes to start the game. Barnes started with three strikes, but he then lost his

Dave Naglehout 824 at Fair Lawn

an impressive 771 on games of 246, 268, and 257. Wally Casola bowled 243-225268-736 followed by Steve Nitch 247-227-233-707, Edwin Diaz 270-236-705, and John Nappi rolling 214-237-255-706.

Frankie Berardino Rolled 822 At Farmingdale Lanes

FARMINGDALE, NY - Frankie Berardino fired an 822 series to lead all bowlers rolling in the Tuesday Early Birds League at Farmingdale Lanes. To take the lead Berardino bowled a near perPBA Photo

fect 299 game then added games of 244 and 279 to end with his 822 set. On the Friday Late Mixed John Sheridan got the front 11 with a 297 and a 674 series.

Jason Belmonte wins his third PBATour title. carry. Barnes 7-10 split on a soft pocket hit in the seventh frame gave the two-handed Australian power player a 51-pin lead. Despite an open frame by Belmonte in his seventh, Barnes was too far behind to make up the difference.The killer shot for me was in the seventh frame. I made the hand position change I thought I needed to make, but all of a sudden my ball was hitting flat like everyone else who has bowled against Belmo, and I left that 7-10. I was pretty much dead at that point. He forced the action, which is what great bowlers do. Thats what happens in one-game matches. When someone has just shot 300, you know the next game isnt going to be low, Belmonte said. It probably wont be 300, but you know its going to be good. As long as guys dont shoot 300 at me in the title match and theres still a way for me to get the win, they can bowl as many 300s as they want. Belmonte, who ended a three-year title drought by winning the Chameleon Open earlier in the World Series, said confidence was the key to getting back into the winners circle.

Tony Pepe Rolled 813 At South Levittown Lanes

LEVITTOWN, NY - Tony Pepe tossed 279-279-813 to take high series honors in the Sunday AM Trios league at South Levittown Lanes. Dave Diamond rolled 290,718, Dennis Kearney 269, Kyle Wogotske 268, Paul Minuto 267, Mike Jochade 267,707, Joe Brill 266-266, and Don Lane 289.

Jon Ayroso Hit 288-811 at Jib Lanes

FLUSHING, NY - Jon Ayroso found the line early and started the session posting a 279 game then went on to roll 288 before hitting 244 to finish the meeting posting an 811 series while contesting in the Mid-Week Mixers League at Jib Lanes.

Robert O'Connor, John Cummings hit 300 At Coram Country Lanes

CORAM, NY Robert O'Connor tossed 12-in-a-row to tally a 300 on his second game while rolling in the Thursday 3Man League at Coram Country Lanes but he was not the only one that night as John Cummings on the opposing team reciprocated with a 300 in the third game. O'Connor ended the session with a 748 series and John Cummings finished with a 726 series.

Mike Pasch 300, Rick Guevarra 784 in Montvale Major

By Joe Rizzi

MONTVALE Rick Guevarra was the high scorer in the Montvale Major League at Montvale Lanes, bowling a 784 series on games of 225, 280 and 279. His effort, along with Jason Tenorio's 258-279-224761, Frank Passanante's 234-677 and Chuck Ontal's 269-670 led Rick's Pro Shop I to an 18.5-14.5

victory over GDC Contracting. Rocky Durocher bowled 239-234243--716 and Dave Hulsizer 236218-247--701 for GDC despite the defeat. High game of the night belonged to Mike Pasch, who rolled a 300 game. Mike finished with a 698 series, and teammate Kevin Mahon

added 226-245-257--728, but despite their efforts Davey's Locker was defeated by 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop, 20-13. Tom Flynn rolled 269258-236--763 for the winning team. Ray Keim's 233-289-233--755 led BuddiesProShop.com to a 30-3 victory. Ralph Bernardo's 257-278216--751 and Jun Roldan's 236-

233-276-745 helped Rick's Pro Shop II defeat DFWTOM, 20.512.5. Bob Greenwood rolled 218-242258-718, Rich Naclerio 248-205255-708, Jeff Rovetto 238-236232-706, Ron DeLuca 248-246211-705, Bob Higgins 200-222279-701, Tom Van Wort 277-698,

Joe Cauwels 268-696, Kevin Conroy 267-692, Mike Wuhrman 247-684, Keith Krokus 275-681, Andrew Hedaria 274-679, Adrian Lawson 237-674, Joe Alfano 227673, John Rankin 247-669, Mike Rovetto 258-666, Toto Roldan 232659, Tom Piret 237-658 and Keith Lee 254-650.

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NEW YORK STATE USBC EVENTS

The New York State USBC will be conducting four state championship tournaments in the spring of 2012 in the Binghamton and Glens Falls areas. Three of those tournaments will take place in the Binghamton area the NYS Masters Championship on March 24 at Owego Bowl, the NYS Womens Championships from April 14-May 20 at Midway Lanes in Vestal and the NYS Queens Championship on April 21 at Sunset Lanes in Kirkwood. Spare Time in South Glens Falls will be hosting the NYS Open Championships from April 14-May 6. Entry forms and other pertinent information about NYS USBC tournaments can be found at the state associations website www.bowlny.com. Were looking forward to welcoming our bowlers and working with representatives of the local associations at all of these events, said Priscilla Pat Zonneville, NYS USBC president. Were expecting great turnouts this season. Reservations for the 76th annual Womens Championships support Zonnevilles expectations. Currently, 375 four-person teams have entered the tournament, which also includes doubles, singles and allevents in three separate divisions, based on team and individual averages. Dates for the Womens Championships are April 14-15, April 20-22, April 27-29, May 5-6 and May 19-20. Entries close on Feb. 13. The 22nd NYS Masters Championship, a scratch singles event, offers a guaranteed first prize of $2,500 and a paid entry to the 2013 USBC Masters. It is being sponsored by A.L. George, distributor of Coors Light. Entries are being accepted now. The 88th annual NYS Open Championships, with competition in five-person team, doubles, singles and all-events, are scheduled for April 14-15, 21-22, 29-29, May 5-6. Entries are being taken now for the tournament, which is open to men and women. The 41st annual Queens Championship features scratch singles competition in Open and Classified (194-and-under) divisions. New this year is a match-play semi-final, leading to the stepladder finals. Additionally, the NYS USBC is conducting its annual Youth Team Tournament in February and March at bowling centers in each of the states 10 regions. Entry forms for this event also can be downloaded at www.bowlny.com. For more information about the NYS USBC, contact Mike Pettinella, association manager, at 585-343-3736 or at bowlny300@yahoo.com.

AT PLAZA
Harry Franz 719
MADISON, NJ Harry Franz led the scoring in the Wednesday Trio League firing a 256 game for a high series of 719. Marty Garcia shot 276-679, Andrew Stephens 277, Dick Raymond 681, and Stephanie Rahn 233-635.

MAPLE LANES HIGHLIGHTS

Monday Mixed Handicap: Errol Brybag 279/804 His first 800 series Joan Mesiti 237/664 Nicole Martell 225/628 Richie Failla 268/758 Ed Bernardi 267/746 Steven Maruffi 290/733 Wednesday Seniors Paul Miceli 273/658 Vito Martino 246/655 Joe Borelli 247/615 Sam Lass 228/644 Ed Sorken 266/664 Don Ambrico 248/692 Parking Lot Mixed Juan Gonzalez 277/708 Robert Calabrese 279/726 John Gaito 279/737 Thursday Men's Match Point Luis Chiluiza 255/732 Peter Radioli 267/767 James Haviland 278/700 Sal Sparacino 268/707 Teens: Gabriel Vazquez 241/675 Michael Martell 238/643 Errol Ross 221/605 Anthony Ramirez 235/628 Cameron Wong 230/639 Gary Pacheco 256/697 Juniors: Cameron LaPlant 194/475 Michael Pelletiere 144/378 DorrieAnne Rizzo 183/423 Lawrence Bianco 161/411 Jaclyn Bianco 163/409

Liesl Apgar 713

MADISON, NJ Liesll Apgar topped the scoring in the Ladies League firing a high game of 279 and a high series of 713. Liz McKissock shot 236, and Jane Inch 235. In the Livingston Business Mens League Tom Klein shot 245, Billy Piccola 237-655, and Rob Velovic 235. In the Monday Night Ladies League Alice Bednarik shot 213, and Jodi Belli 205.

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Headliners From the BPAANet News

You can't spell 'Bowling' without L-I-N. Fans and news media, still everhungry for new factoids on all things Jeremy Lin, got another morsel recently as the roundball sensation hit the lanes for the 13th Annual Knick Bowl on Pier 60 of Chelsea Piers. And while this Knick's knack with a ball does not extend to those designed with three finger holes, he and his fellow teammates did help raise money for the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a charity that works to make the dreams come true of children facing obstacles like illness, poverty, or tragedy. Since it began in 2000, Knicks Bowl has raised more than $1.9 million.
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Rob Foerster Tops NABI Event

Rob Foerster doubled in the 10th frame to pick up is second NABI championship and a $1,000.00 payday to go with his plaque. Chris Aponte led the tournament bowling a 781 scratch+39-820 to gain three byes and was seeded into the championship shootout finished second for $500.00. Congratulations to Derek Simpson who bowled a 296, and Lance Williams who fired a 300 game.

What do you do when you are stuck in a traffic jam? Watch bowling, of course. NASCAR star Carl Edwards was among those impressed by Pete Weber's dramatic win in PBA's 69th U.S. Open. Edwards took in the ESPN telecast - which garnered a 25 percent increase in viewership over the 2011 U.S. Open telecast - during the rainout of the Daytona 500.
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Bowl It Like Beckham. INFDaily.com recently ran photos of the soccer superstar and his Spice-wife, Victoria, celebrating their son's 7th birthday at Lucky Strike Lanes in Los Angeles.
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AT WALLINGTON LANES
By Gloria Volpe

FARMINGDALE
Thomas Jakubowski 747
FARMINGDALE, NY Thomas Jakubowski led the scoring in the St. Martins Major League firing games of 236-278-233 for a high series of 747. Steve Hamlon rolled 264-224214-702, Joe Inzirillo 234-206-238678, Meghan Wing 258-211-205674, Jonathan Smalkin 236-247670, Sean Mott245-204-204-654.

Bud Light Tuesday 4 Man John Jawor was the high scorer with a 300, Tom Twist almost did it again with a 277, Jeremy Rybak 269, T J Valentin 268, Jose Bermudez 263 Paul Stamos and Joe Leardo Jr shot 261s Lauren Rybak was high for the ladies with a 275. High series was shot by Jeremy Rybak 771, Jose Bermudez 738 and Tom Twist 714. Tuesday Early 5 Man Bret Contreras was the high scorer with a 300 and a 735 series. Wilbert Soto was second in line with his 276 and a 738 series. Paul Leinas 268 and 270 Al luzi 245,228,269 742. Mike Semancik 269.Charles Worth 257. .Well its been an exciting week at Wallington Lanes. We have a very short haired mechanic, and not by choice. Bud Light late 4 Man T J Valentine 300-784 series, Gary Vicente 300-745, Joe Leardo Jr. was close by with a 286, bruce Radigan 268, Tony Rigano 265, Bob Kozma 265, both Kenny Lee and Craig Bagnoli had 259. Jeremy Rybak 258, Juio Merino 258, Uslises Medrano, Jeff DiDoenico and Ellis Jones all had 257. Coors Light Public Safety Emilio Imenez had the high score of 266 it must bee all that practicing on Wednesdays. Kenny Lee had a nice 247 Pablo Spadavechia had a 244 for the Hoboken 2 Team. Danilo Cabrera and Dave Ferrell Jr. had 258. Billy Lyons had the top series of 708 on games of 249-237-222.

Tony Caridi 693

FARMINGDALE, NY Tony Caridi paced the scoring in the Friday Late Mixed League rolling 258-221-214 for a high series of 693. Nick Crocitto shot 268-678, John Sheridan 202-268-666, Jamie Lane 244-258-675 and Regina Collins 254-237-653. In the Skydive Fun Doubles League Lukas Zito shot 257-297200-754.

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Josh Taylors 289 Sparks Northern Highlands to Bergen Title

By Vince Albrecht Hackensack, NJ - Northern Highlands, ranked second in North Jersey, primed itself to re-take the top ranking with a convincing triumph in the Bergen County Boys Tournament at Bowler City. Highlanders junior Josh Taylor, the North Jersey Singles winner held earlier, continued his torrid bowling with the tournament high game of 289 and a 1312 for his six games. Teammates Eric Sibbald 1255 and Chris Keane 1210 helped elevate Northern Highlands to the Group III-IV crown and the overall team championship. Top-ranked Hackensack finished runner-up in the Group with 5803 with strong efforts from junior John Draney 1222 and sophomore Kevin Hamza 1213. The Group I-II title went to Lyndhurst with 5875 as the Golden Bears got sterling performances from junior Lexus Lopez 1245, senior Carmine Battista 1230 and freshman Jordan Lopez 1223. Third-ranked Pascack Hills held off Westwood, 5691-5681 for second place honors; senior Bryan Kist, vying for North Jersey Bowler of the Year, didnt disappoint as he led all bowlers with a1403, rolling a tremendous 773 threesome in the morning session. Other top individual scores: Brian DiMarco [Bergenfield] 1333, Vince Siekierski [Don Bosco] 1321, Max Gruttadauria [Rutherford] 1309, Danny Bivin [Rutherford] 1306, Mike Carr [Ramapo] 1303, Tim Frantin [Pascack Valley] 1281, Marc Solangon [Bergenfield] 1280, Andrew Cirillo [Westwood], Jake Rollins [Glen Rock], Ryan Vasal [Pascack Valley] 1256 and Brian Rizzi [Paramus Catholic] 1255.

Jeff Dudas 767

In OLV at T-Bowl
By Al Smetana WAYNE, NJ High series in Our Lady of the Valley Mens Bowling League at T-Bowl II was owned by Jeff Dudas as he rolled a 279 game and a 767 series. High game of the night was claimed by Dave Van Harken with a 289 game and a 738 series. Harry Fivehouse rolled 267-717, Chas Rogers 269-712 , Steve Aiello 245-696, Dandy Klein 267693, Jim Broadfoot 249-677, Rob Pagliuco 226-664, Dan Barker 245-655, Gary Narayan 288-645, Rich Shanley 225-640, and Ed Bruns 227-606.

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Chris Arbegast Rolled 760 In Montvale Major League

By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE Chris Arbegast led all scorers in the Montvale Major League at Montvale Lanes, bowling a 760 series on games of 227, 264 and 269. His effort led Rite Way to an 18.5-14.5 victory over Rick's Pro Shop I. Jason Tenorio rolled 246-269-214-729 for Rick's despite the defeat. Jun Roldan rolled 268-247-239-754 and Ralph Bernardo 266-278-714, leading Rick's Pro Shop to a 32-1 demolishing of J&C Irrigation. Tom Flynn's 235-269-236-740 helped 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop defeat CZ's Pro Shop, 20-13. Keith Krokus' 255-234-245-734 led Bergen Batting Center past GDC Contracting, 23-10. Kevin Mahon rolled 267-266-722, Mike Wuhrman 247-209-263-719, Ray Keim 246-227-244-717, Rick Whitling 223-204-289-716, John Rankin 227-267-212-706, Bob Higgins 246-695, Dennis O'Flaherty 278-688, Ken Demchak 246-686, Gerrit Overeem 244-683, Dave Hulsizer 248-680, Rocky Durocher 238-678, Bob Greenwood 258-676, Keith Lee 245-672, Carl Garcia 234-671, Brian Masincup 227-671, Justin Hawkins 232-669, Alex Protin 257-666, Ron DeLuca 228-665 and Bob Balzarek 248-660.

AT RABS
Don Schwed 707
STATEN ISLAND, NY Don Schwed led the scoring in the Senior Mens League firing games of 250-224-233 for a high series of 707. Frank Polizzi rolled 213-258212-683, John Wilders 207-235236-678, John Gino 245-234203-682, Randy Viscuso 216235-213-664, and Santo Lisa 204224-223-651. In another session Ray Mirando rolled 213-211-224-648, Andy DeMario 231-206-617, Dan Tito 222-213-617, Fred Schweizer 206-248, Aldo DePetro 226.

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Bob Lampariello 234

STATEN ISLAND, NY Bob Lampariello led the Golden Oldies with a high game of 234. Bernie Weissman shot 217, John Cento 202-204, Tom Caracappa 213, and Vincent Pisciotta 202.

Jan Dul 720 at Parkway Lanes

Elmwood Park, NJ Jan Dul led all pin attackers with scores of 237278-205 for a strong 720 series to lead an active night in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes. Steve Semancik posted a 289 in a 705 followed by Mike Semancik Jr. 255-686, Scott Dunning 258-671 and Dave Begosh 234-657.

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AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN LANES

In the Monday Seniors: Ray Wilson 206, Rich Mennona 201, Bob Sandkuhl 201. In the Monday LIA: Ed Werbeck 278-268,726, Chris Schnepp 258-246, Chris Mueller 247, Joe Migliano 245, Stephen Hirschheimer 244, Jeff Schulman 243, Patty Werbeck 207, Barbara Collazo 201-217, Tom Byers 256, Anthony Gargano 253, Darren Thomas 253, Joseph Morreale 247, Charlie Liotta 246, Jen Zappolo 235,215, Lil Fuch Fucci 232,209, Joanne Perry 213. In the Wednesday Seniors: Charlie Stumpf 224,207, Joe Hopp 210, Gene Kelly 208, Cappy Caporusso 206,200, Marylou Hopp 203. In the Wednesday Mens Nite Out: Bill Goldrick 254,678, Jim Hope 270, Tom Hamel 246,243. In the Thursday Hits and Misses: Matt Markert 266, Patrick Fisher 259, Jerry Packard 258. In the Thursday Charles McShane 4-Man: Tom Gallagher 266, Kevin Quinton 258, Vinny DiClemente 257,710, Dan OConnor 257,711, Wayne Stark Jr. 257,754, Sam Brenner 257,704, Jason Vavaro 256. In the Thursday Night Foursome: Kyle Ludwig 299,738, Angel Salcedo Jr. 286, Les Kule 279, Porter Mitchell 279,715, Ryan Neary 267, Matt Lalima 267, Wolf Ginsberg 265,705, Billy Scime 265,732, Jas Santoro 259,258,732, Dan Kantor 259, Bruce Kaizer 257, Philip LoGiudice 257,708. In another session of the Thursday Night Foursome: Billy Scime 279,736, Porter Mitchell 279, Steve Schneider 279,706, Jack Edvabsky 269, Jas Santoro 268, Ray Munoz 267,716, Alan Ott 714, Jerry Neubauer 712. In the Friday Astoria Federal Men: Peter Maletta 290, Justin Sternberg 279,254,734, Anthony Gatterdam 264, Lee Terrone 257, Dom Carlucci 257, Mike Clark 253.

Steven Schwartz is 2011 USBC Youth Open All-Events Champion

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Stephen Schwartz, 2011 USBC Youth Open All-Events Champion, proudly shows off his trophy here with (from the left) Bob Hodges, Monmouth County USBC President, Mark Kimball (Stephen's Coach) and brother Matthew Schwartz. Steven captured the title in the boys 160-189 Average Division where in the Singles Event, he bowled 277-211-234-722, which earned him a 2nd place finish; Doubles Event 246-198-199-643; and Team Event 197-212-191-600, for a total All-Events score of 1965.