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Vol. 74 No. 31 October 3 - 8, 2013 50 cents
Hornell, N.Y. Brian LeClair of Albany, N.Y., defeated Rick Graham of Lancaster, Pa., 222169, to win the Professional Bowlers Association East Regional Players Invitational presented by Maple City Dodge Sunday, concluding two days of live Xtra Frame coverage from Maple City Bowl. LeClair, 48, earned $6,000, a paid entry into the PBA World Series of Bowling V in Las Vegas in late October and a berth in a new PBA RPI Finals which will be televised on ESPN. The regional title was LeClairs 15th.
This is the biggest win Ive ever had, LeClair said. Ive never won anything that is this special. Its been more than 10 years since Ive last bowled on television and I never thought Id be bowling on ESPN again. Ive won at least one title in each of the past five years, he added, but when you are 48 years old, you never know if youre going to ever win again. I like bowling on tougher conditions and I love it when I get a PBA photo chance to bowl on wood lanes. Champion LeClair with event LeClair defeated Ryan sponsor Gary Harwood of Maple Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y. City Dodge.
in the semifinal round, 215-203, by throwing the first strike in the 10th frame. LeClair had already entered this years PBA World Series of Bowling V and admitted this would probably be his last time at the World Series, but if I do well, you never know. The East Region RPI was the fifth in a series of six PBA Regional championship events. The combined PBA West/Northwest Regions will host their RPI event at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev. the weekend of Oct.
18-20. Each RPI winner will advance to the PBA RPI Finals that will be taped for delayed airing on ESPN as part of the World Series of Bowling V at South Point Casino, Hotel and Bowling Center, Oct. 26-Nov. 3. Each RPI is open to 48 players who have qualified through a season-long points competition in their respective regions, and each RPI is being covered live from start to finish on PBAs exclusive bowling channel, Xtra Frame. Visit pba.com for Xtra Frame subscription information.
James Anemone, Brian Soto, John D'Elia, Billy Scime, Steve Ammirati 300 At South Levittown Lanes
LEVITTOWN, NY - James Anemone posted a 300 game en route to a 1062 series, Brian Soto hit 300, John D'Elia 300-1002, Billy Scime 300-1040, Steve Ammirati 300, all in the Pappy's Doubles League at South Levittown Lanes over the Summer. Mike Sodano tossed 289-973, Joe Marrone 279, Steve Lucchi 276, Frankie Calca 269, Ed Stadtlander 269-988, Anthony D'Elia 268, Seth Marcus 268, Frank Locascio 267992, Chris Lucchesse 267-996, Shawn Green 267, Chris Postel 266-995, Ian Lang 266-1010, Scott Ratliff 266, Vonetta Joliffe 222744, Silk Braddon 966, Mike Perrone 961, Jeff Scarola 2901083, Boogie McLean 279, James Anemone 279, Nike Jochade 278, Paul Bajorski 275-1017, Chris Ziesig 269-979, Tom Colon 268, Allan Gross 266, Ian Lang 266968, Frank Locascio 264-953, Vonetta Joliffe 215-803, April Fucci 212, Keith Pappas 279-975, Evan Meyers 279, Jason Kubat 279, Shawn Green 279, Anthony D'Elia 276, Mike Perrone 275-999, John D'Elia 276-1015, Seth Marcus 985, April Fucci 237, and Vonetta Joliffe rolled a 202.
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They said it well ---with comments: "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta Put up with the rain. ---DOLLY PARTON ( Splits and misses are as much a part of the game as strikes and spares) "Anyone who doesn't believe in miracles is not a realist." ---DAVID BEN GURION ( And thats why every bowler of every average thinks about rolling a 300 game, and aims at the 7-10 split) Instead of loving your enemies, treat your friends a little better." ---EDGAR WATSON HOWE (Like your teammates, league and association officials and bowling proprietors) In all things, success depends upon previous prepa-
rations, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. ---CONFUCIOUS (Practice, practice, practice) I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch."--GILDA RADNER ( Perfect advice when selecting bowling uniforms) "If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself. ---CHARLES SCHULTZ (And let's face it, bowling is a funny game, even if it wasn't meant to be) "Advice is like snow: the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon and the deeper it sinks into the mind. ---SAMUEL T.COLERIDGE ( Are you listening, bowling instructors)
Ta k e Yo u r Fa m i l y B ow l i n g
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AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Ed Conlon 297-746
FARMINGDALE, NY Ed Conlon topped the scoring in the Tuesday Early Birds League firing games of 213-297236 for a high series of 746. Kerrick Jones rolled 279, Frankie Berardino 269-238-223730, Amefika Greaves 268-232-694, Vernon Brown 267212-236-715, Leroy Floyd 267-227, Fred Catapano 265233, Tyrone Brown 258-236-211-705, Mike Garrido 223255-216-694, Tom Ostrowicki and Frank Berardino 246, Monica Karpinski 235-202, Susie Lew and Jonnae Greaves 226, Anna Bell 225, and Unix Coleman 222.
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Spanish American Jim Testa 257-714, Benny Nieves 248-698, Tyrone Waal 226, Bill Coleman 226-598, Lynne Coleman 245-624. Monday Early Birds Ken George 226-627, Evan Warshaw 225-636, Mike Riley 225-579, PJ Lee 221595, Leeann Chervsnik 192-538, Dori Macone 188-494, Judy Votitter 177-460. Morris Hills Mixed Bob McClughan 172-458, Barry Webb 164-419, Ronald Stickney 158-386, Andy Romo 157-412, Grace McDermott 170-378, Rita McKoy 167463, Dolores Webb 160-394, Pam Antoniello 158-448. Rockaway Women Kathy Glendon 185-455, Tracy OLeary 181-510, Lois Kehmna 181-493, Susan Chillemi 178-495, Annette Rossi 169, Marybeth Kanouse 167-463, Claudia Lupfer 165, Marie Slater 164-442. Nor Bu Bill Karpack 224-643, Chris Bakos 224-626, Charles Wright 223-574, Lynn Perry 225-615, Stacey Titus 212, Lisa Bischer 210-556, Maryanne Abasto 496. Thursday Night Mixed Kevin Helm 279-643, Colin Beasty 276-701, Nick Westergaard 265-661, Robert Rhodes 229-616, Lynne Coleman 243-569, Tami Mehesy 208-522, Carole Cerenzio 202-548, Nidia Haneveld 199-573. Rockaway Mixed Heriberto Matias 279-713, Tom Schweizer 269-655, Peter Furio 255-688, Jim Testa 246686, Joe Bawiec Jr. 246, Donna Sodano 228-587, Keri May 214-595, Lynne Coleman 202, Nicole Malson 200-545. Put Togethes Geno McCroy 201-509, Fred Driver 191, Mike Svetik 183, Daryl Frank 501, Kevin Burdof 464, Keri May 227-634, Michelle Halko 186-506, Kim Ganniarotta 150-434.
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By Gloria Volpe Glorias Anyway Doubles The top scorer for this doubles league was Austin Masser with his session high game honoring 278 game followed by Ken Lee hit bowling 277, 244, 239, Mike Roman 276, 246-706, Emmanuel Cruz 274, David Cahoon 268, Dennis Fiueroa 267, Bret Contrreras 265, 246, Gary Pelikan 268,, Bill Zika 246, Joe Seiple 245, and Peter Pollicino tallying a 243 game. Tuesday Anyway Foursome Doug Weiler was on fire with his 257, 214-640, Walter Robinson 246, Nelly Mojica 215, Justin Pohan 205, Kim Bernardi 219, Grace Thomas 206.
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AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN
Monday Seniors: Bob Sandkuhl 211, Jan Godfrey 199. Wednesday Early Birds: Mary Davis 202, Addys Reilly 196. Wednesday Seniors: Bob Haskin 256, Richie Coyer 253,203,621, John Zalewski 224, Pete Thomasefsky 207, Charlie Stumpf 201, Joe Visone 233,212,640. Thursday Charles McShane: Keith Pappas 277, George Anderson 264, Mike Landini 258, Pete Cornell 257, Todd Klarikaitis 247, Howard Edelman 247, Doug Burwell 247,246,721, Omar Cerutti 245, Mitch Rippe 245. Thursday Night Foursome: Ray Munoz Jr. 257,256, Evan Kantor 256, Eddie Weissman 245, Howard Edelman 241. Thursday Hits and Misses: Jimmy Moore 246, Jim Fenimore 245, Viola Schineller 220.
AT OCEAN
Justin Savers 266
LAKEWOOD, NJ Justin Savers topped the scoring in the Saturday Scratch League firing a high game of 266. Tyler Wolfe shot 255, Tori Boughton 254, Shawn Kollmer 233, Josh Swindell 225, and Vicky Spirio 215.