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Tim Mack is Metropolitan Rhino Page, Liz Johnson Top PBA Events
ALLEN PARK, Mich. lacking the revolutions, I
Bowler of the Year – Playing a style of had to do something.”
AT L A N T I C PBA Tour game outside his nor- Page's technique
CITY, NJ - exemption by mal comfort zone, worked. Ciminelli struck
Wikipedia says, finishing 8th at Rhino Page of Wesley on seven of his first eight
“Tim Mack, of the PBA Tour Chapel, Fla., out-struck shots before leaving three
New Jersey, USA, Trials in Allen Ryan Ciminelli of consecutive 7 pins that
is one of the Park, MI. Buffalo, N.Y., to win ultimately made the dif-
world's leading Additionally, the Professional ference because Page
Ten-pin bowlers. Mack has cap- Bowlers Association’s struck on nine of his first
He is right hand- tained the Viper Championship at 10 attempts.
ed.” United States’ Thunderbowl Lanes. In the women’s title
That’s just the Weber Cup As part of the PBA match, Johnson followed
beginning. The Team for seven World Series of PBA LLC photo an open frame with three
listing doesn’t go years. He led Bowling finals on Liz Johnson and Rhino Page collected big checks at strikes and added a late
into the years that Ron DeRoxtra photo
the U.S. to ESPN, Liz Johnson of the PBA Viper Championship. double to hold off
he has battled Tim Mack receives Met Bowler of three consecu- Cheektowaga, N.Y., Barnes, who was plagued
the Viper Championship early in
shoulder injuries, the Year award from Joan Taylor- tive victories won her first PBA Women’s Series the event when he was struggling by single-pin leaves. Barnes left
the surgeries and Schliewenz at East Coast Bowling from 2006- singles title, defeating Lynda with his equipment and decided to three 10 pins, two 7 pins and a pair
Centers Convention.
physical therapy. 2008. Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, switch from “reactive” bowling of 4 pins in bowling an otherwise
Although he has many interna- Courageous athlete? Comeback 211-196, for the women’s Viper balls to more stable urethane error-free game without a double.
tional titles on six of seven conti- kid? International star? The Championship. “It’s been an amazing year,” said
nents, his biggest achievement Metropolitan Bowling Writers equipment. Ciminelli, a non-
Page, the Lumber Liquidators exempt player who advanced out Johnson, who won the United
came this year when On May 31, Association chose Tim Mack as PBA Tour’s 2007-08 Rookie of the of the Tour Qualifying Round to States Bowling Congress Queens
2009, he earned his first full-time Metropolitan Bowler of the Year. Year, defeated Ciminelli, 268-246, earn a spot in the 72-man tourna- title earlier in the year after earn-
for his third career title, a $25,000 ment field, was bowling next to ing a PBA Women’s Series
John Siano Rolled 300-779 prize and a berth in the end-of- Page – and made the same equip- exemption for 2009-10 by teaming
season PBA Experience ment move with similar results. with Norm Duke to win the Don
At South Levittown Lanes Showdown. Ironically, the two left-handers and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles
“It feels great to be able to get eventually met for the title. title in January.
LEVITTOWN, NY – John Sinao 758 followed by Mike Kraly with off to a great start in the World “It makes no sense to get a big
blasted a 300 game for a 779 289, Andrew Ghirardi 279, Scott “I threw the ball much different-
Series, and to make a show in my ly than the way I usually bowl,” ego after winning a title,” she
series in the Thursday Night Calica 276, Joe Ervolino 269, third event,” Page said. “To get Page said. “I was literally trying to explained. “You do the best you
Foursome League at South Mark Munoz 267, and Rya Munos my third title this early in the sea- loft the ball over the dots and as I can. You’re thankful for your life,
Levittown Lanes. and Bob Brust 266. son feels amazing.”
Ron Arena, Jr. rolled 290-265- was doing so, I was hitting it as your family, your parents. I’m
Page said he turned the corner in hard as I could with as many revo- very thankful for the opportunities
lutions as I could to try to get that I still have to bowl.”
Andrew Teall, Chris Aker Roll 900 Series urethane ball to do the right thing. In addition to her $10,000 first
ARLINGTON, Texas – Chris “It was pretty cool, and doing it conditions. There has never been a In a sense, I was trying to make it prize, Johnson earned a berth in
Aker of Winnemucca, Nev., and with my wife bowling on the team 900 on Sport Bowling lane condi- behave like a reactive (ball), but a the PBA Women’s Showdown
Andrew Teall of Medford, N.J., was pretty special,” Aker said. tions. controlled reactive. For Ciminelli, which will take place in April at
recently became just the 14th and “She usually gets nervous and USBC Approved 900 Series that’s his A game. His rotation and the new International Training
15th bowlers, respectively, to roll can't watch, so she's only seen one Jeremy Sonnenfeld, Lincoln, revs match up perfectly. For me, Center in Arlington, Texas
United States Bowling Congress- or two of my previous 300 games. Neb., Feb. 2, 1997 Tony
approved 900 series. This time she watched pretty Roventini, Milwaukee, Nov. 9,
The feats were accomplished
within three days of each other
much every frame, which is nice.”
Aker had seven 300 games and
1998 Vince Wood, Moreno Valley,
Calif., Sept. 29, 1999 Robby
Lisa Klics 300 at Holiday Bowl
and were the first since Rich an 825 high series before his 900 Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., Dec. OAKLAND, NJ – Lisa Klics found 846 highlighted with games of 289
Jerome Jr. of Baltimore had a 900 series. Teall had five earlier per- 28, 2000 James Hylton, Salem, perfection when she fired twelve in and 279.
series on Dec. 22, 2008. The first fect games and beat his previous Ore., May 2, 2001 Jeff Campbell a row for a 300 game adding games Matt Defrese, Sr. posted a 258
approved 900 did not occur until best series of 813. II, New Castle, Pa., June 12, 2004 of 224 and 223 for a 747 series in game en route to a 702, Dwayne
Feb. 2, 1997 when Jeremy “I really wasn’t thinking of a Darin Pomije, New Prague, Minn., the Adult/Child Challenge League Stuart rolled 730, and Sharon
Sonnenfeld rolled three consecu- 900; all I was really focused on Dec. 9, 2004 Robert Mushtare, at Holiday Bowl. Chrzanow tallied a 602 set.
tive perfect games in Lincoln, was getting a 200 to get 800,” Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2005 and Tom Stellingwerg had the hot
Neb. Teall said. “I’m still on Cloud 9. I Feb. 19, 2006 Lonnie Billiter Jr., hand for the session’s high set of
Aker, a 47-year-old left-hander, didn’t know what to do. People Fairfield, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2006
had 36 consecutive strikes Oct. 30 behind me were going pretty crazy Mark Wukoman, Greenfield, Wis., Jack Safkan 813 at Rockaway
in the Friday Night Mixers League but I didn’t know how to act, April 22, 2006 P.J. Giesfeldt, ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan George Dakak, Jr. shot 269-258-
at Spare Time Bowling Center. whether I should jump up and Milwaukee, Dec. 23, 2007 Rich topped the game and set high 263-790, Tom Griffin, Jr. 278-
Teall, a 24-year-old right-hander, down or fall to my knees.” Jerome Jr., Baltimore, Dec. 22, scores in the Foursome League at 258-710, Shawn Casey 279,
matched that Nov. 2 in the Aker and Teall are the 13th and 2008 Chris Aker, Winnemucca, Rockaway Lanes when he tossed Miguel Galloza 264, and Kathi
Monday Invitational League at 14th bowlers to roll approved Nev., Oct. 30, 2009 Andrew Teall, games of 290-244-279 en route to Dickerson 211.
Medford Lanes. 900s, all on regular league lane Medford, N.J., Nov. 2, 2009 the high series of 813.
2 SPORTS REPORTER December 2 - 6, 2009

Boley Hit 300-780

Joan Taylor ’s Ten Pin Rap.... At Brunswick
Can you acquire a gene pool through marriage? Maybe that’s what Joe
Untisz, 42, did. He rolled his first 300 game, this in the Kings and Queens Zone Carolier
League at Circle Lanes. His games were 300-223 and 212 on a 190 average. NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Jeff
Was he nervous? Yes, but he tried not to think about it. In fact, he was Boley earned top honors in the
thinking of a song in his head, “If You Only Knew” by Shined Down, and Middlesex County Major League
it kept him from over thinking his final shot. Untisz is a 35-year veteran of Once upon a time. even if done on occasion it had
at Zone Carolier Lanes tossing Strange things have happened an effect on all averages, team
the game, having watched his parents, Dorothy and the late Joe Untisz in perfection with a 300 then added
their leagues. He has elected to receive the USBC standard ring. in bowling's past, some lost to and individual, and if teams
games of 236 and 244 for a high
And the gene pool? In addition to his bowling wife, he is the son-in-law today's bowlers. used the same lineup positions,
series off 780.
of Morris County USBC BA Association Manager Albert Gonsiska, Jr. There was a time when, in leadoff men had the most legiti-
Rudy Johnson shot 255-226-279-
******************** order to speed things up, mate averages and anchor men
760 followed by Bill Paley tossing
Thanks to Carol Chadwick for sending in the results of the 42nd Singles bowlers were filled out in the had the most inflated.
280-247-222-749, Mike Smith
and 7th No Tap Doubles Tournament, held at Sparta Lanes on November 8. final frame. That happened One of the key men in any line-
275-248-221-744, TJ Vangorden
The winners are: Singles Class A - Linda Klusick - 781, Eileen Grogan - 204-267-266-737, Aaron Williams when a game was a runaway, up was the figure filbert who
726, Nidia Haneveld - 684 and Sharon Bush - 674. Singles Class B - Linda 216-299-200-715, Brian Lynch out of the wood, meaning all could quickly figure out the dif-
Calamari - 732, Kathy Squier - 710 and Laura Burtha - 690. The No Tap 269-214-231-714, Dave Blumberg strikes could not pull out a win ference in wood, or being more
Doubles in Class A First place was a tie with Terri Baldwin/Linda Rose and 268-227-703, and Brian Moeller for the losing club. If the leadoff precise, the exact pin difference
Linda Klusick/Susan Olivo – 1545. Class B - Linda Calamari/Laura Bertha - 209-225-268-702. man recorded a spare, he would between teams at any point.
1646 and Sandy DeMeo/Eileen Grogan - 1620. All scores are with handicap. automatically be given ten on his Scorers, at the bottom of each
******************** fill ball. Don't under estimate team's lineup, would record the
This week’s honor roll salutes Kelly Kulick, Union, who shot a 300 game McKissock 300 the effect. Even though it only mark count, a mark being a
and 800 series at Hanover Lanes in the Tenpinners League. Also, Kelly meant a pin or two a game that strike or spare. If one bowler
qualified to bowl in the January PBA Tournament of Champions through the At Plaza Lanes translated into a two or more records a seven on a spare or a
women’s PBA tour. MADISON, NJ – Kyle point increase in average. double strike and an opponent
******************** McKissock earned top game and But as you went down into the fells nine, that's 'a quick two pin
The Morris County USBC Youth Association will be hosting its Annual set honors while rolling in the lineup it got worse, for the offi- difference, and in certain games
Adult/Youth Roll-off on Sunday, February 7, 2010. All houses in Morris Wednesday Trio League at Plaza cial records, and a lot better for one team could be ahead of
County that run certified Youth Leagues will be hosting their qualifiers dur- Lanes when he pitched perfect the bowlers in the fourth posi- another by 30 or more pins in
ing the month of December. Check with your league official to see when with a 300 game and finished the tion and more for the anchor wood count.
they are having their qualifier. session with the high series of bowlers. For many years, young
******************** 745. They were often the recipients bowlers, and seniors too, made
I attended the fall meeting of the Morris County USBC WBA where the Andrew Stephens hit 238-653 of a no bowl strikeout in the some extra spending or bowling
officers and directors did not disappoint. The business meeting was kept on followed by James Sirica rolling
10th. Now that could turn into a money by keeping score in
point and lasted under an hour. Minutes and the financial report were 234, Joey Parisi 665, Sally
gift of 20 or more pins in a single leagues, and that was particular-
approved. An 8-pin “no tap” tournament followed, and if you want to see Lauderdale 225, and Stephanie
lots of 7-counts, just tell people that 8 or more counts as a strike. There were game. Think about what a dif- ly true in California.
Rahn 224.
several no-tap 300 games, and the top winners enjoyed cash prizes in addi- ference it has made to you in the That is not necessary in these
tion to three gift bags donated by Sargeant-at-Arms Elaine Wilson. It was 10th frame, when you ran into days of automatic scoring but
truly a time for fun bowling, socializing, and keeping up with the county and It Pays to Advertise in the an open frame, as compared to a that key counter is still impor-
triple strike in the closing canto. tant because many bowlers are
what these women are doing for their members.
******************** Sports Reporter Don't get me wrong, this was- slow in scoring, even slower in
Condolences are extended to the wife, son, and friends of Mark Cise, a n't a constant occurrence, but the projection of scores and the
bowler out of Madison Plaza Lanes. Dena Riccone from the center sent this: possibilities on both sides of
"On Friday, September 25, 2009, at 51 years of age, a devoted member of competition. And that even goes
the bowling community was lost. Mark Cise was a Summit resident who for some of the announcers
lent a helping hand throughout not only his community, but others as well. describing games on TV.
Those who encountered Mark were touched by his genuine enthusiasm for Head to head match games
life. His heart was as kind as his love for the game of bowling." were an important and exciting
part of the sport and home

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4 SPORTS REPORTER December 2 - 6, 2009

THE LEADERS AT LEVITTOWN - SOUTH Paul Franco 762 at Lodi

Keith Pappas 300
Kyle Ludwig 300
LEVITTOWN, NY – Kyle
Ludwig and Keith Pappas each
shot twelve banggers for 300 in
the Friday Astoria Federal Men’s
League at South Levittown Lanes.
Mike Agosta hit a pair of 275
games, Bill Graven rolled 280-
268, Ketih Heyman 278-762,
Mike Forman 269, and Rich White
268.
Al Green 761
Al Green earned high series hon-
ors while contesting in the
Thursday Night Foursome League
firing a 278 game for a 761.
Keith Pappas shot 278-278-752,
Jerry Stanick 280-290-730, Kenny
Augusto 287-278, while Tony
Ferrante rolled a near perfect 299
game.
Ed Barnett 253
Ed Barnett rolled 253, Rich
Diamond 243, Art Sloman 237,
Gail Copmarato 207, and Melinda
Blaney 203 in the Bi Monthly
A&B League.
Lombardi 280
Nick Lombardi led the scoring in
the Sunday Morning Trios League
firing a high game of 280.
Jason Forshee hit 736, Dave
Diamond 279-760, Keith Hengel
267, Bruce Wrothman 279,
Donald Ludwig 269, and John
Chalupa 264.
Anna Bell 733 Mike Kremler 245 LODI, NJ – Paul Franco topped the Monday Classic League at Lodi
Lanes pitching games of 246-279-237 for a high series of 762.
Anna Bell took game and set In the Wednesday Knights of
Jay Judowski shot 242-267-245-754, Mark Duca 267-257-222-746, Joe
honors while rolling in the Columbus League Mike Kremler
Collins 245-237-249-731, Harvey Ely 247-258-216-721, Russell
Wednesday Grumman League fir- shot 245, Karen Pira and Linda
VanHousen 226-257-231-714, and Chris Dodd 243-267-708.
ing one pin shy of perfect with a Ringnell 205.
299 game finishing with a 733 set. Junior Leagues
Roger Costa III hit 268-264-279- Nicholas Jao shot 283, Zack
727, Joe Heller 276-738, Rob Risi Kelly 280, and James Kingsepp
279-257, Harry Charalambous 263 in the Monday Hicksville
258, Bryan Gosline and Jerry League.
Stanick 256. Chris Pidoto shot 208-203,
Matthew Moss 725 Brandon Soedermasto 243, and
Matthew Moss topped the Brandon Weiss 185 in the Friday
Tuesday BK Sweenys League fir- SLIS Teen League.
ing a pair of 257 games en route to
the high series of 725.
Jeff Miller rolled 248-243-257,
Peter Schimmel 270-242-709, and
Anthony Cordaro 249-244-702.
In the Wednesday Swingtime
Seniors League Gene Kelly shot
214, Eric Rosch 211, George
Kenkel 203, and Kitty Lyons 202.
Irv Freed 268
In the Thursday Night Hits and
Misses League Irv Freed shot 268,
Patrick Fisher 236, Ken Weiss
238, June Iacono, Larry Feriso,
and Jimmy Moore 235.
Bryan Costigliola 259
Bryan Costigliola rolled a high
game of 259 in the Monday LIA .
Charlie Liotta and Steve
Lassman shot 256-716, Patty
Werbeck 257, and Ed Werbeck
and Steve Koopmann 256.

AT HOLIDAY
Ed Casler 771
OAKLAND, NJ – Ed Casler led
the scoring in the Wednesday
Early Mixed League firing a 265
game for a high series of 771.
Frank Serico hit 268-743, Mike
Bechler 249-717, Tom
Stellingwerf 249-705, Ed
Englahert 257-703, Dave Nauta
695, Dave Valerius 687, Bob
Himber 674, Chuck Coselt 671,
and Keith Cienki 662.
Chris Miller 728
OAKLAND, NJ – Chris Miller
led the Sal Marino Budweiser
Classic League firing a high
game of 279 and a high series of
728.
Ray Kummer, Jr. rolled 687,
Josh Bindhammer 268-686,
Rick Nudo 686, Frank Funicello
258-682, Herb Ortiz 249-675,
Nelson Debow 247-654, Joseph
Gazzillo and Chris Andresen
650.

GO BOWL
December 2 - 6, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 5

Nick Gavron Bests N. Arlington Juniors Red White and Blue Update
By Vince Albrecht ARLINGTON, Texas – For the past several months, degrees of difficulty and fairness that were intended.”
the United States Bowling Congress and Bowling The next batch of tests is now underway at centers
North Arlington, NJ – S.A.S.’s Chipmunks, 7-0. In other action, Proprietors’ Association of America have worked such as AMF Fun Fest in Arlington, Texas, Mountain
Nick Gavron stroked the evening’s Will Blanco had 206 in the closely with bowling centers to test the new USBC Sun Lanes in Hailey, Idaho, and Cityview Lanes in
best games with 235,224, allowing Cardinals’ 5-2 triumph over Juicy Red, White and Blue oil patterns. USBC and BPAA Fort Worth, Texas. Additional centers have expressed
his team to salvage three points while Café Tra-Ell grabbed five data indicate all three patterns have passed both diffi- interest and will be brought online as test sites as
against Team Awesome in North points from the Ghosts; young 9- culty and fairness standards. soon as they are equipped to do so.
Arlington’s Adult-Junior Doubles year-old Nicole Fonseca was all During testing, which was conducted at Red Bird If the latest round of testing yields acceptable
competition. Nick, who finished smiles after outscoring her mom Lanes in Duncanville, Texas, and Dunbar Bowling results, the Red, White and Blue patterns will be
with 632, raised his youth high Traci by three pins. Center in Dunbar, W.Va., the USBC Red pattern made available for local and state tournament use in
average to 199. Junior keglers over average played at the same level of difficulty as each bowling Spring 2010 and for the Fall 2010 league season.
Team Awesome’s Margaret included Margaret Ziobro +41, center’s standard house pattern based on each As part of the effort to gain attention for the new
Ziobro, recovering from a slow Nikki Arrigo +40, Nick Gavron bowler’s entering average from the 2008-09 season. condition categories, USBC is sponsoring an upcom-
start, posted two strong over-aver- +39, Will Blanco +6 and Nicole The results for the White and Blue patterns also have ing stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour. The
age scores, ensuring her team’s 4- Fonseca +4. Deuces scored among fallen in line with USBC and BPAA’s predicted and Pepsi Red, White and Blue Open, presented by the
3 success. Nikki Arrigo emerged their adult partners were Art intended ranges. These results were observed in all USBC, will be held at Northrock Lanes in Wichita,
as Bantam Bowler of the Week Arrigo 208, Vin Albrecht 207 and participating bowlers regardless of average. Kan., Dec. 7-13. The finals will air Jan. 3 on ESPN.
with 184,171 as The A Team Tim Bray 206. USBC Red is intended to be the most forgiving “The Red, White and Blue program has a lot of
rolled past the Mighty condition, USBC White is expected to be more chal- potential for USBC and BPAA because it has the abil-
lenging and USBC Blue should be the most difficult ity to educate bowlers and provide options to propri-
Mike Wurhman Leads Montvale Singles of the new conditions. USBC Sport Bowling condi- etors,” USBC Vice President National Governing
By Dennis O'Flaherty tions continue to be the most challenging level of oil Body Neil Stremmel said. “Bowlers can use these
MONTVALE, NJ - Mike Wurhman led all bowlers in the Montvale patterns. patterns as stepping stones to transition from house
Singles with scores of 246, 245 and a 680 series. Brian O'Flaherty “We are very pleased with the results of these early leagues to Sport leagues, and proprietors can use
rolled a 615 series on a 235 game, tests,” USBC Technical Director Steve Kloempken them as a means of putting out fair, tested conditions
Bryan Kist posted a 232 game and Tim Frantin and Rob Grippo both said. “Further analysis is required, but, right now, the for use in league or tournament competition.”
shot 203 games. Red, White and Blue patterns are exhibiting the
In the Strikers league Ryan Chormanski had the high score of 184,
with Jillian Holmsen shooting 170, Lauren Folkers 167, Jamie Mager Al Smetana Topped the T-Bowl Mixed
162, Shannon Rossi 155, Kelsey Rilzone 141 and Tiffany Ebanks 110.
By Al Smetana
In the Power Preps Chris Salerno lead the way with scores of 116, 113
WAYNE, NJ - Al Smetana with 224-593 was the top shooter of the T-Bowl II Mixed Senior League.
and 101. Also rolling good scores were Nicholas Leo with 115, Eric
Fred Meuter bowled 196-537 followed by Chuck Hunziker rolled 183-517, and Mike Corbo 180-516.
Skoog 110, Matthew Leo 101, Noah Goldberg 80, 78 and Amanda
The ladies pacesetter was Muriel Henches bowling 177-502, trailed by Irene King 175-484, Arlene Calimita
Denbeck pitching 77 and 75.
185-460, and Gloria Siciliano 178-452.
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS Reginald Bellamy 761 at Hy-Way

Jack Safkan 783
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan
led the scoring in the Classic Trios
League firing games of 289-277-
217 for a high series of 783.
Noel Vega hit 278-228-223-729,
Jim Grimes 269-215-672, Scott
Struble 258, Ken Yokobosky 257,
and Kara Cook 246-202-200-648.
John Finno 757
John Finno led the scoring in the
Lake Hiawatha Adult/Child
League tossing games of 268-258-
231 for a high series of 757.
George Verhoest hit 258-238-
Julio Soto 705
Julio Soto topped the Spanish-
American Mixed League firing
277-225-203 for a high 705 set.
Jesus Cruz shot 246-236-679,
and Lupe Zaragoza 236.
George Dakak, Jr. 697
George Dakak, Jr. led the scoring
in the Foursome League bowling
games of 248-225-224 for a high
series of 697.
Miguel Galloza hit 280-223-689,
Tom Schweizer 278, Peter Furio
265, Kevin Sikora 258, Joe
Bourlier 255, Kathi Dickerson
Bill Homa 683
Bill Homa led the scoring in the
Thursday Nite Mixed League fir-
ing 277-207 for a high 683 set.
Alex Dalmedo hit 241-201-207-
649, Wayne Poverstein 237, Nidia
Haneveld 245, Maria Jankovitz
201, and Cheryl Hanson 200.
PIN POUNDING
AT PLAZA
Oren Warter 749
UNION, NJ – Reginald Bellamy led the scoring in the Plau Post 91
Monday Nite Minor League at Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 280-247-
234 for a high series of 761.
William Scott shot 218-278-226-716, Joe Griffin 216-246-246-708,
Gary Thomas 277, Josh Hedli 226-268-236-730, Dominick Keith 242-
277-212-731, and William Scott tallied 243-247-229-719.
Jon Paul Richard 719 at Holiday
OAKLAND, NJ – Jon Paul Richard led the scoring in the Monday Nite
Early Mix League at Holiday Bowl firing a 246 game en route to a high
series of 719.
Tim Fitzgerald hit 257-679, Todd Ascenzo 245-644, Irene Greenhalgh
213, Stacey Bade 211, and Lady DiGagliano 203.

254-750, Greg Lewis 257-245-
227-729, Randy Edwards 257-
238-227-722, J.W. Albensi 258,
Robert Manzi, Jr. 256, Tom Biziak
254, and Joyce Hulbert 269-646.
Chris Bakos 735
Chris Bakos topped the NorBu
Lodge League with 270-239 for a
high 735 set.
Wilson Garcis hit 251, Stacey
Titus 248, and Lynn Perry 214.
Barry Lehman 712
Barry Lehman led the scoring in
the Mixed League firing games of
278-253 for a high series of 712.
Chris Casey hit 267-234-685,
George Wilkernson, Jr. 249, Glen
Malmstone 246, Julianne
Cromwell 268-202-235-705,
Donna Sodano 278-649, and
Melinda Hannon 229.
Ed Pico 706
Ed Pico led the scoring in the
Tuesday Night Mixed League
pitching 258-215-233 for 706 set.
Hyman Sharp hit 236, Debbie
Pastore and Linda Cordasco 180.
224, and Liza Dinapoli 212.
In the PBA Experience League
Ken Young, Jr. rolled 225, and
James Grimes 210.
John Zielinsky 682
John Zielinsky led the Monday
Early Birds League pitching 256-
234 for a high series of 682.
Peter Saladino hit 247-235-681,
Ron Muscara and Hakeem
Hayden 245, Matt Hoffman 243,
and Michelle Clouse 206.
Barry Labar 663
Barry Labar led the County
Tuesday Night Mixed rolling 244-
209-210 for a high 663 set.
Bill Ratliff shot 259, Walter
Wormann 257, Matt Pukas and
Kurt Mehl 256, Joe Larusso 255,
Dot Newsome 237-210-640, and
Sue Marrero 219.
Chip Vincent 638
Chip Vincent led the scoring in
the Fox Hills Seniors League with
235-200 for a 638.
Joe Tubjy hit 205, and Rudi
Sabatino 200.
HY-WAY BOWL
MADISON, NJ – Oren Warter led
the scoring in the Tuesday 400
Doubles League firing a 269 game
for a high series of 749.
Aaron Manzella hit 244, and
Jimmy Granato 241.
In another session Andrew ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
908-687-9300
Stephens hit 279-708, Anthony
Carporaso 257, Dave Hanft 256-
693, and Tony Evans 673.
Pete Caporaso 695
Pete Caporaso led the scoring in
DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
the Pat Martinelli Friday Classic
League firing a high series of 695.
AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
Mike Yoboud and Bill Sory hit
247, Reggie Lampte 244, Donna
Badolato 212, Sue Dobrinsky and
Ellen Moore 204.
Joey Parisi 695
Joey Parisi topped the scoring in
the Pat Martinelli Friday Classic
League firing a 268 game for a
high series of 695.
Tom Lulewicz hit 267, Michael
Jackson 266, and Sue Dobrinsky
213.

AT STELTON
Morris Lucky 751
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Morris
Lucky rolled 268-235-248-751,
Bob Manning 239, and Chris
Kechula 225 in the Triples
League.
Cory Cigas shot 245 in the Friday
Juniors League.
Tom Aussem 269
Tom Aussem rolled 269, Abdul
Jami and Robert Bressler 247, and
Ira Nicholas, Bill Giaretta and
Mark Grossman 246 in the
Wednesday AT&T League.
Bob Sartin hit 279, Gary Wittmer
267, Mario Lucarelli 258, and
Ryan Frech 257.
Ed Fuscoletti 267
Ed Fuscoletti led the scoring in
the He’s and She’s League firing a
high game of 267.
Mike Fuscoeltti hit 251, Jim
Hering 247-235, and Brian Fiore
244.
December 2 - 6, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 7

PBA Regional Players Invitational PBA Field for Tournament of Champions

Top Stars Set to Invade Reno for PBA Regional Players SEATTLE, Wash. — Here is the Professional Bowlers Association 63-player field for the 2010 PBA
Tournament of Champions, set for Jan. 19-24 at Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas. The stepladder finals will
Invitational With Hopes of Earning a Berth in PBA
be telecast live by ESPN at 1 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 24.
Tournament of Champions Kelly Kulick, who made PBA history in 2006 as the first woman to earn a full-season exemption to
Or One of Seven Exemptions available for 2010-11 PBA bowl on the PBA Tour, will make history again as the first woman to compete in the prestigious PBA
RENO, Nev. – Top players from the Professional Bowlers Association’s seven event. She won the inaugural PBA Women’s World Championship in August during the PBA World
regions are preparing to invade Reno for the 40th anniversary PBA Regional Series of Bowling.
Players Invitational Dec. 15-17 in pursuit of the next level in their professional Another trend-setter in the field is Jason Belmonte of Australia who will be the first two-handed player
bowling careers. to compete in the event after winning last season’s Bowling Foundation Long Island Classic in West
At stake in the three-day, 30-game tournament are a $7,500 first prize, a berth Babylon, N.Y.
in the 2010 PBA Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas and exemptions to The PBA Tournament of Champions is open exclusively to PBA Tour exempt-player champions; the
bowl full-time on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour during the 2010-11 season winners of the most recent PBA Regional Championship and Regional Players Invitational; the United
for the top seven finishers. States Bowling Congress Masters winner; the USBC Senior Masters, PBA Senior U.S. Open and PBA
The tournament, which was first held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1969 – and won Senior World Championship winners; all Tournament of Champions past winners, PBA Hall of Famers,
by former Budweisers of St. Louis star Tom Hennessey, is open to the top 25 and the PBA Women’s World Championship titlist.
competition points leaders in each of the PBA’s seven regions. This will be the Fifty-nine players have been assured spots in the tournament with the Regional Players Invitational
11th consecutive year Reno’s National Bowling Stadium has hosted the Sands representative to be determined at the RPI Championship Dec. 15-17 in Reno, Nev. If there are new
Regency Hotel Casino-sponsored event. PBA Tour champions in the events leading up to the Tournament of Champions, the players “on the bub-
The outcome of the RPI will be based upon total pinfall for six games on each ble” who would be eliminated in order are Bob Learn Jr., Kurt Pilon and Dave Arnold.
of five Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour “animal” lane conditioning patterns – the If any spots in the field are vacant, PBA Tour champions not currently on the exempt Tour list will be
Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion and Shark. Competition begins on Tuesday, eligible in order of the most recent title winners.
Dec. 15, with the Cheetah round. The Viper and Chameleon rounds are scheduled
1. Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, N.Y. 23. Mika Koivuniemi, Hartland, Mich. 43. John Petraglia, Jackson, N.J.
for Wednesday, Dec. 16, and the Scorpion and Shark rounds will complete the 2. Mike DeVaney, San Diego 24. Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y. 44. Mark Williams, Beaumont, Texas
30-game competition on Thursday, Dec. 17. 3. Bill O'Neill, Southampton, Pa. 25. Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo. 45. Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela
John Nolen of Waterford, Mich., won the 2008 RPI and went on to win the 4. Rhino Page, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 26. Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla. 46. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla.
2009 United States Bowling Congress Masters to earn a two-year exemption to 5. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla. 27. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga. 47. Carmen Salvino, Schaumburg,Ill.
6. Walter Ray Williams, Ocala, Fla. 28. Ritchie Allen, Columbia, S.C. 48. Dave Husted, Milwaukie, Ore.
bowl on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour. Other players who earned 2009-10 7. Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 29. Steve Jaros, Yorkville, Ill. 49. Tom Baker, King, N.C.
exemptions during the 2008 RPI were: P.J. Haggerty, Clovis, Calif.; Lonnie 8. Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, Texas 30. Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y. 50. Don McCune, Las Vegas
Waliczek, Wichita, Kan.; Dave Arnold, Reno; John May, Lincolnton, N.C.; Brian 9. Jason Belmonte, Australia 31. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan. 51. Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, Wash.
Waliczek, Birch Run, Mich.; Derek Sapp, Keokuk, Iowa, and Wayne Garber, 10. Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas 32. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind. 52. Roy Buckley, Westerville, Ohio
11. Wes Malott, Pflugerville, Texas 33. Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla. 53. Danny Wiseman, Baltimore
Modesto, Calif. 12. Jeff Carter, Springfield, Ill. 34. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis. 54. Mike Mineman, St. Louis, Mo.
Eligible eastern region players for the 2009 RPI, in order are: 13. John Nolen, Grand Blanc, Mich. 35. Wayne Webb, Sacramento, Calif. 55. Tony Reyes, San Bruno, Calif.
1, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa.; 2, Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y.; 3, Joe Paluszek, 14. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J. 36. Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y. 56. Chris Collins, Savannah, Ga.
Bensalem, Pa.; 4, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y.; 5, Terry Wiley, Vienna, Va.; 6, Sam Maccarone, 15. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind. 37. Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twsp., 57. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati
Glassboro, N.J.; 7, Tim Beaver, Kingston, N.Y.; 8, Bobby Hall II, Landover, Md.; 9, Tommy 16. Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa. Mich. 58. Rick Lawrence, Waxahachie, Texas
Gollick, Oberlin, Pa.; 10, David Kneas, Annapolis, Md.; 11, Greg Stahora, W. Hazelton, Pa.; 12, 17. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y. 38. Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J. 59. Bryon Smith, Roseburg, Ore.
P.J. Sonday, Avoca, Pa.; 13, Jeff Voght, Canojahaire, N.Y.; 14, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, 18. Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C. 39. RPI CHAMPION (To be determined) 60. Randy Pedersen, Clermont, Fla.
N.Y.; 15, Mark Heller Jr., Allentown, Pa.; 16, Rick Graham, Lancaster, Pa.; 17, Ken Yokobosky, 19. Michael Haugen., Carefree, Ariz. 40. Del Ballard Jr., Keller, Texas 61. Dave Arnold, Dublin, Calif.
Fredon, N.J.; 18, Michael Markis, Hawley, Pa.; 19, Johnathan Bower, Middletown, Pa.; 20, Nick 20. Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y. 41. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg 62. Kurt Pilon, Warren, Mich.
Miseno, Amsterdam, N.Y.; 21, Noel Vega, Fredon, N.J.; 22, Rusty Thomsen, Morgan, N.J.; 23, 21. Robert Smith, Columbus, Ohio Heights, Ohio 63. Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa.
John Furey, Freehold, N.J.; 24, Chris Blackmore, Alexandria, Va.; 25, Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md. 22. Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan. 42. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan.
8 SPORTS REPORTER
THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Elliot Carrasco 300-737 Rob Morris 690
HOPELAWN, NJ – Elliot
Carrasco earned top honors in the
Raritan Bay Men’s firing games of
266-171-300 for a high 737 set.
Bob Kerwin shot 227-238-244-
709, Steve Venito 223-239-244-
706, Paulo Toy 212-265-216-693,
Joe Palmieri 265-229-688, Gabe
Ferrari 225-253-668, Lee Kay
243-223-654, and Tom Trapas
226-238-645.
Vincent Babcock 759
Vincent Babcock topped the scor-
ing in the Friday Late Night
Mixed League firing games of
225-277-257 for a high series of
759.
Dennis Lawrence hit 212-231-
614, Michael Benevenuto 212-
208-610, and Jason Tulino 212.
Brian Lynch 738
Brian Lynch led the scoring in
the Madison Park Men’s League
firing games of 265-264-209 for a
high series of 738.
Ryan Friend shot 235-278-223-
736, Bob Hanel 279-209-226-714,
Ed Walsh 223-258-229-710, Neal
Linder 226-257-225-708, Michael
Ibanez 224-224-247-705, and
Jaydee Luistro 245-267-701.
In the Winter Senior Citizen
League Rich Rowley shot 212-
590.
Rich Maddock 733
Rich Maddock topped the scor-
ing in the Knights of Columbus
League firing games of 211-255-
267 for a high series of 733.
Bob Banko shot 231-224-208-
663, Jeff Nemeth 203-227-223-
653, Nick Simone 212-223-212-
647, and Mark Makwinski 215-
201-224-640.
Joe Herber 711
Joe Herber topped the scoring in
the Gemini Towing League bowl-
ing 200-256-255 for a 711 high set
Scott Akalewicz shot 252-235-
673, Craig Rosen 236-231-652,
Warren Taureck 209-211-227-647,
and Brian Petretta 265-611.
Joe Herber 706
Joe Herber led the scoring in the
Thursday Mixed Nuts League
tossing games of 237-231-238 for
a high 706 series.
Jeff Lada hit 240-242-672, Pat
Moreno 246-212-637, John Syslo
212-226-636, and Rose Lada 246-
212-627.
Rocco Fortunato 691
Rocco Fortunato was the leader
the Family League firing 214-223-
254 for a high series of 691.
Sal Angotti hit 216-218-204-638,
Steve Venito 237-203-633, Al
Patrick 204-225-609, and Eric
Applegate 212-604.
Rob Morris took the spotlight in
the Friday Nite Mixed League
pitching 205-279-206 for a high
series of 690.
Rocco Fortunato hit 221-238-
214-673, Jose Vega 225-243-661,
Richard Funk III 277-647, and
Kevin Cristi 226-210-210-646.
Vinny Medvetz 687
Vinny Medvetz led set the pace
while rolling in the Thursday Nite
Mixed League bowling 234-245-
208 for a high 687 set.
Thomas Poulos shot 256-225-
675, Andrew Smith 246-234-662,
and Mike Piomelli 223-223-628.
Steve Venito 681
Steve Venito led the Family
League bowling 240-246 for a
high 681.
Jim Medoro hit 252-247-680,
Rocco Fortunato 258-218-655, Sal
Angotti 212-247-652, Al Patrick
202-230-614, and Matt Norcross
203-215-607.
Shelley Jacques 668
Shelly Jacques took center stage
while rolling in the His & Hers
League when she rolled an
impressive 278 game en route to
the high series of 668.
Michael Holoka hit 236-233-663,
Don Anione 257-213-652, Dennis
DeCrosta 243-203-643, and John
Vignola 221-200-620.
Nick Viverito 680
Nick Viverito led the Monday
Madness League pitching 247-268
for a high series of 680.
Rob Dunn shot 243-614, Greg
Nagy 202-233-607, and Dan
DeBenedetto 212-237-604.
Diane Caffiero shot 171-147-
181-499, and Erma McClain 172-
186-139-497 in the Academy
Women’s League.
David Caceres 663
David Caceres fired 215-235-
213-663, Jason Ciszewski 207-
200, Wayne Babert 201, and
Katina Garcia 176 in the Avenel
Youth League.
Paul Harney 644
Paul Harney paced the scoring in
the Tuesday Nite Trios League
with 227-234-644.
Peter Iovino hit 224-615,
Michael Dinaburg 244-600, Brian
Schwal 219, and Jeff Sworen 204.
Joann Ringwood shot 181-150-
169-500, and Pat Tassio 172-155-
166-493 in the Nulty Knockers
League.
Tom Vickery 642
Tom Vickery rolled 208-235-642,
and Bill Pyrz 214-216-211-641 in
the Merck League.
December 2 - 6, 2009
Michael Arway, Jr. 637
Michael Arway, Jr. led the scor-
ing in the Garden State Mixed
League firing games of 204-217-
216 for a high series of 637.
Dennis Pranio shot 203-234-632,
Michael Ramer 207-230-630, and
Warren Taureck 246-629.
Ralph Doerfler 648
Ralph Doerfler paced the Atlantic
City Trios League firing 224-237
for a high series of 648.
Bill Venezia shot 206-201-224-
631, Pete Marinello 208-229-627,
and Mike Vicidomini 216-231-617.
Michael Morris 658
Michael Morris led the NJ
Turnpike League bowling 216-
212-230 for a high series of 658.
Drew Rucinski shot 227-616, and
Ron Molinaro 212.
In the Bank League Mark
Cumber shot 207, Sonia Murgati
200, and Jan Grabowski 187.
Sean Williams 633
In the Vacation League Sean
Williams shot 213-206-214-633,
Lauro Perez 213-234-603,
Christine Gallagher 223, and
Richard Maddock 208-215.
Kevin Spann 648
Kevin Spann led all scoring in
the Sunday Nite Mixed League
firing games of 265-213 for a high
series of 648.
Cid Stentella hit 246-606, and
Jack Masculin 235-202-602.
John Janor 781
At Wallington
WALLINGTON, NJ - John Janor
blasted games of 279,268 and 234
for a league leading 781 series
while bowling in the Tuesday
Late 4-Man League at AMF
Wallington Lanes.
Paul Stamos tossed a 723 set fol-
lowed by Tony Molinaro 721,
Nick Dasaro 718 and Bruce
Radgar 702.
Rob Byrd 752
At Parkway
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Rob
Byrd led the Wednesday Teterboro
Bowling League at Parkway
Lanes firing games of 241-278-
233 for a high 752 series.
Mark Marton rolled a 279 in a 721
set followed by Rich DeLorenzo
Jr. with 247-712, Tony Colella Sr.
264-697, Rich DeRosa 255-693,
Joe Mercurio 234-683, Joe Avola
243-671, Mike Guglielmino 258-
667, Steve Semancik 246-658,
Bill Scrivens 270-656, Rich Miller
Sr 248-653, and Mike Aiellos 239-
650.