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Vol. 71 No. 39 December 1 - 7, 2010 50 cents

Steve Lickliter tops Sam Maccarone
To Win PBA East/Central Region
Brookville Lanes Senior Open
By Russ Mills
BROOKVILLE, Pa. – Steve
Lickliter of Beaver, W.Va., defeat-
ed Sam Maccarone of Sewell,
N.J., 206-180, to win the
Professional Bowlers Association
East/Central Region Brookville
Lanes Senior Open presented by
TJ’s Restaurant & Lounge at
Brookville Lanes.
The win was Lickliter’s 15th
career regional title. Lickliter
earned $1,500 for the win while
Maccarone earned $825 as the
runner-up.
Lickliter defeated Gary Shultis
of Levittown, N.Y., 217-157, and
Maccarone defeated Bill Burns of
Elizabeth, Pa., 208-181, in the
semifinal round.
Shultis and Burns each earned
$725 as semifinal round losers.
Also earning a paycheck at the
event were:
Round of 8 (best of three games,
losers eliminated and earned $625
each):
Lickliter def. Michael Tweed Sr.,
Camp Hill, Pa., 2-0; Maccarone
def. Jeff Zaffino, Warren, Pa., 2-1;
Shultis def. Harry Sullins,
Chesterfield Twp., Mich., 2-1;
Champion Steve Lickliter, left, receives check and plaque from co-
proprietor Dan Overholzer.
Burns def. Darryl Bower,
Middletown, Pa., 2-1.
In the Round of 16 (best of five
games, losers eliminated and
earned $550 each):
Lickliter def. Harv Pallas,
Stevensville, Mich., 3-0; Maccarone
def. Michael Lamb, Dayton, Ohio,
3-2; Shultis def. Robert Michalokjo,
Mars, Pa., 3-1; Burns def. Richard
Schukert Jr., Edinburg, Pa., 3-2;
Zaffino def. George Tignor,
Winchendon, Mass., 3-2; Bower
def. Patric Donaghue, Honeoye
Falls, N.Y., 3-0; Tweed def. John
Chapman, Brampton, Ont., 3-1;
Sullins def. Dale Csuhta,
Wadsworth, Ohio, 3-0.
Jason Burgess, Jay Judowski 817
In Sunday Morning Trios
NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Jason
Burgess and Jay Judowski shared
the spotlight while competing in
the Sunday Morning Trios League
at North Arlington Bowl when
they both posted 817 sets. Burgess
firing a pair of 290 games to high-
light his series and Judowski
highlighted his series with a 279
game.
John Kaminski Blasted 300
At Majestic Lanes
HOPELAWN, NJ – John
Kaminski blasted a 300 game
along with 244-234 for a 778
series in the Madison Park Men’s
League at Majestic Lanes.
Joe Herber shot 257-276-290-
823, Jeff Scire 290-290-215-795,
Tom Mernagh 300 at Stelton
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Tom
Mernagh earned top honors in the
Thursday Nite Men’s League at
Stelton Lanes firing games of 245-
246-300 for a high series of 791.
Tim Sickoria shot 195-255-276-
Keri May 299-798 at T-Bowl
WAYNE, NJ - Keri May led the scoring in the Wednesday Early Mixed
League at T- Bowl firing a high game of 299 en route to the high series
of 798.
Keith Dobres tossed a 279 in a 776
series followed by Frank Buonanno
rolling 258-762, Anthony
Buonanno 278-756, Noah Lynch
267-755, Gary Vicente 289-750,
Tom Wusyk 298-745, Jackie Willis
259-741, Rick Warren 254-729,
John LoGuidice 258-728, Randy
Battistus 278-726, Justin Sloan 245-
706, and Rody Kemple 266-706.
Eric Oppenheimer 224-279-257-
760, Jaydee Luistro 245-233-259-
737, Bill Buckley 227-257-243-
727, Jason Gomez 242-270-214-
726, Dennis Smith 235-266-725,
and Jaime Mugnone 2092-22-237-
668.
726, DJ Cramer, Jr. 233-190-279-
702, Ed Bienvenue 269, Don
Anione 266, George Figgs 265,
Danny Eremias 270, Glenn
Wilson 261, and Marc Lucarelli
258.

Mike Scroggins and Dale Traber Dave Sabin 300 Ed O’Neill hit 286-751, Jim Demas 258-750, Frank Oriente 256,
Robert Evelyn 681, Ed Connors 247-671, and Cheryl laRosa 278-666.

Win PBA Regional Events At Majestic

Mike Scroggins and Dale
Traber competing in separate
Professional Bowlers
Association (PBA) regional
events in other parts of the coun-
try also collected titles.
Mike Scroggins of Amarillo,
Texas, defeated Lonnie Waliczek
of Wichita, Kan., 201-193, to
win his 35th PBA Regional title
in the joint PBA Southwest/West
Region Farmington Open at
Bowlero Lanes in Farmington,
N.M., on Nov. 7.
Scroggins, who won $2,500,
threw two strikes in the 10th
frame to nip Waliczek. Scroggins
defeated Gary Skidmore of
Albuquerque, N.M., 248-192,
while Waliczek defeated Kris
Koeltzow from Wheat Ridge,
Colo., 280-184, in the Round of
4 to set up the championship
match.
Also on Nov. 7, Dale Traber of
Cedarburg, Wis., defeated Mike
Zicha of Streamwood, Ill., 279-
222, to win the PBA
Midwest/Central Region’s
Victory Lanes Senior Open in
Kankakee, Ill. The title was
Traber’s second of the year and
his 45th overall PBA Regional
title. He earned $1,600.
Traber defeated Harry Sullins
of Chesterfield Twp., Mich.,
279-192, while Zicha edged Paul
Gerard of Cincinnati, 189-180,
in the semifinal round to set up
the championship match.
HOPELAWN, NJ – Dave Sabin Randy Battistus, Keith Deobres 300
fired a 300 game to take the spot-
light in the Middlesex County
At North Arlington Bowl
NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Randy Battistus and Keith Dobres each blasted
Classic League at Majestic Lanes.
perfect with a 300 game while rolling in the Sunday Morning Trios
Ferman Crisco, Sr. shot 275-256-
League at North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome.
245-776, Dennis Smith 266-247-258-
Jim Giancarlo tossed one pin shy of perfection with a 299 game en
771, Frank Wagner 224-226-278-
route to a 750 set.
728, Glenn Mohr, Jr. 233-209-285-
Joe Kowalski rolled 280-786 followed by Ken Carson 269-759, Giles
726, Bill Golden 254-233-237-724.
Ward 268-758, Al-Torre Hooper 287-758, John Adams 257-756,
Anthony Imbriano 266-733, and Jay Judowski 290-731.
Darryl Newell 300
at Plaza Lanes Gary Vicente, Michael Pasch 300
MADISON, NJ – Darryl Newell
rolled twelve strikes in a row to tally At Lodi Lanes
a 300 game while bowling in the in LODI, NJ – Gary Vicente and Michael Pasch each blasted a 300 game
the CMIL League at Plaza Lanes. in the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes but it was John Sperone
Chris DeAngelis hit 765, who had high series for the session with an 802 set.
Margaret Byrne 267-704, and Luis Mercado hit 298, Mark Newman 797, Gary Janz 766, Jennifer
Alice Bednarik 200. Deblasi 266-680, and Ally Gomer 236.
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J o a n Ta y l o r ’ s Nick DeLia 779 in

Te n P i n R a p . . . . Montvale Major
Susan Helfrich who manages the day desk at Boonton Lanes By Joe Rizzi
informed me of her recent experience combining bowling with MONTVALE, NJ - Nick DeLia
fundraising. Her son’s school needed money for their soccer program. was the high scorer this in the
More and more schools are cutting programs such as sports and the Montvale Major League, bowling
arts with forced budget cuts. Here is Susan’s story: a 779 series on games of 266, 234
“I arranged and hosted a Rock and Bowl-a-thon on November 14 (at and 279. Despite Nick’s fine
Boonton Lanes). This evolved from a Hopatcong High School soccer effort, North Jersey Turf & Trim
coach and parent meeting. We wanted to raise money for uniforms, There is no such thing as Tournament bowling is
was routed by
warm-up suits, and new water bottles. How pathetic that most of the tournament time---because fun, and always profitable.
BuddiesProShop.com, 27-3. Ray
team’s water bottles had holes in them. there are fine tournaments It isn't always profitable in
Keim bowled 258-692, Alex
“I never thought I would see the day when it came down to paying being conducted 12 months a financial sense, though
Kowalchuk 237-662, Joe Cauwels
to play a high school sport. In the beginning of this soccer season I of the year. many have won cash, mer-
236-661 and Larry Toppin 258-
heard that some parents had to buy pieces of uniforms because there Ever stop to think of how chandise, trips, and other
650 for the winning team.
was a shortage. My son has been a varsity soccer player since his many bowling tournaments goodies, large and small.
Rick Whitling bowled 242-276-
freshman year and now he is a junior. The team had to give preference are available in the world But you always enter into a
235—753, leading GP’s
to seniors, then juniors, and so on. So my son got a warm-up jacket each year? An educated new and exciting phase of
Restaurant to a 27-3 rout over
with a broken zipper that I paid to have replaced. guess might put the figure the sport where the compe-
GDC Contracting. Keith Lee
“As a result of governor-elect Chris Christy’s budget cuts, we almost at more than 10,000. tition is different but the
rolled 257-230-258—745, but
didn’t even have a soccer program this year. Many programs were There are big money, small game is the same.
despite his effort Rick’s Pro Shop
abandoned because of big budget cuts. money and no money tour- How can you tell if a tour-
was defeated by The Game Zone,
But the new soccer coach, Brian Carr, was motivated. He urged the naments. There are family, nament is a good one?
16.5-13.5.
team to work for what they needed. There were no options. Everyone school, church, business, Check out those conducting
Other scores for the week
pulled together to make successful fundraisers. In addition to bowling, profession, city, county, the tournament, where it is
included: Jason Von Koester 246-
we hosted a canning event around town, then a car wash, then Rock state, sectional, national, being run, and read closely
200-254—700, Jeff Schuster 259-
and Bowl-a-thon. zone, continent and world all the rules and fine print
698, Bob Balzarek 287-683 and
“For the bowling, the deal was that for $15, participants got a two- tournaments. There are pro on the entry blank. A tour-
Mike Verbitski 222-651.
hour lane rental, shoes, pizza and pitchers of soda. Laser lights and tournaments and amateur nament survives only if
music added to the fun. We filled 20 lanes and many of my customers tournaments and pro-ama- bowlers are given a fair
supported the event. I have to credit so many people for getting Joe Truchan teur tournaments. shake and tournaments
There are singles, doubles don't last unless they have
involved, namely Sarah the manager of Pizza Hut, former lanes man-
ager Mike Dunn, and our current manager, Craig Born. We raised
Blasted 268-742 and team tournaments. needed participation.
There are events for boys, In many tournaments, par-
about $900 for what we needed. The players have their new warm-up At Montvale Lanes girls, men, women and ticularly local and state and
suits now, paid for in full.”
By Larry Diebner mixed covering every age. national association events,
This reminded me of how bowling continues to play an integral part
MONTVALE, NJ - Joe Truchan There are sibling tourna- plus most charity tourna-
in massive fundraisers such as the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy
fired scores of 259-268-215 for a ments, husband and wife, ments, many dedicated peo-
telethon and the Susan G. Komen Fund for Breast Cancer. This is in
742 series to lead all scoring in the father and son, mother and ple work hours that would
addition to local events for local needs as well. Bowling has provided
Thursday Nite Early Bird League daughter, and any other stagger the imagination.
an inexpensive way to raise money with much more fun than simple
at Montvale Lanes. Other great relationship tournaments. In some tournaments you
raffles. It can be expanded to include low and high game pots, as long
shooting for the night included There are club tourna- can win six figures or more.
as they are based on bowling performance. Millions of dollars have
Danny Jacaruso 284-731, Gerrit ments and shop tourna- In others you can't win
been raised over the years. The best part is that your bowling center
Overeem 288-717, Steve Scorzetti ments and office tourna- much more than satisfaction
handles most of the work in this venue that sells itself. Congratulations
259-711, Mike Funtsch 249-705, ments and religious tourna- in being a player, and or
to the Hopatcong High School soccer team, and may your victories be
Phil DeSantis 257-702, Graig ments. There are tourna- maybe a title and trophy, be
many!
Slawinski 257-694, and Mike ments for people who can't it thimble size or taller than
The “eHow” series on the web has a page with tips on running a
Almodovar 290-692. see or can't walk or can't you are.
bowling fundraiser at http://www.ehow.com/way_5263237_bowling-
fundraiser-ideas.html. How can you go wrong with something that’s hear. You can't gain the full
fun, easy, and inexpensive to run or enjoy as a participant? Jim Viola Hit 707 And with all that only a
small percentage of the
rewards bowling offers
unless you roll in tourna-
At Parkway Lanes number and scope of the ments even now and then.
variety of bowling tourna- So give your local or state

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ments staged annually have tournament a whirl. Don't
all pin attackers with scores of
been touched upon. miss some of the fine compe-
257-214-236 for a strong 707
Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough Yet, many bowlers never tition your local center
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have rolled in a tournament. offers. Check out tourna-
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The rest of the field for that night
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USBC Women’s Championships Kevin Harrity 760 at Carolier

NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Kevin Harrity topped the scoring in the
Wins 2010 SportsTravel Award Middlesex County Major League at Zone Carolier Lanes firing games of
Matt Cannizzaro - USBC Communications 258-223-279 for a high series of 760.
Ryan Friend shot 256-234-258-748, Bruce Camp 276-264-733, Rich
ARLINGTON, Texas – The 2010 and 1954, featuring 1,185 and 4,538 Best Professional Multi-Sport or Page 218-256-245-719, Ray Smarsh 222-255-237-714, Rudy Johnson
United States Bowling Congress teams, respectively. The 2011 tour- Multi-Discipline Event 246-258-208-712, and Drew Livengood 202-256-253-711.
Women’s Championships featured a nament kicks off its 88-day run on 2009 Summer X Games 15 in Los
fresh look and a brand new format, April 7, and more than 6,000 teams Angeles
and the event earned national recog- are expected to compete.
Best Professional Single-Sport
nition with a 2010 SportsTravel SportsTravel magazine readers Event NFL Super Bowl XLIV in South
Award from SportsTravel magazine. were asked to vote either online or Florida
The 2010 USBC Women’s by fax to determine the winners.
Championships was named the Best This is the fifth year the magazine Best Collegiate Sports Event Series
Amateur Sports Event Series or has presented the awards. or Circuit
Circuit, and USBC Executive “We are pleased to recognize these 2010 NCAA College World Series in
Director Stu Upson was on hand to superior sporting events,” said Omaha, Neb.
accept the award at the TEAMS Timothy Schneider, publisher of
Best Collegiate Multi-Sport or
(Travel, Events And Management in SportsTravel magazine, which
Multi-Discipline Event
Sports) '10 Conference & Expo in organizes the annual TEAMS 2010 NAIA Indoor Track & Field
Charlotte, N.C. Conference and Expo. “Each of the Championships in Johnson City, Tenn.
On the way to the honor, the winners is a prime example of
Women’s Championships beat out achieving excellence in organization Best Collegiate Single-Sport Event
the 2009 Little League World and management for both competi- 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball
Series, 2010 American Strongman tors and spectators.” Championship Game in Indianapolis
Platinum Series, 2010 Great Urban
Race Series, 2010 Major League This year’s winners include: Best Amateur Sports Event Series
or Circuit
Dragon Boat Series and 2010
2010 U.S. Bowling Congress
METAL2METAL Demolition Sports Event of the Year
Women’s Championships in El Paso,
Derby Series. 2010 Winter Olympic Games in
Texas
“It’s an honor to be included Vancouver, British Columbia
among the best sporting events in Best Amateur Multi-Sport or Multi-
Best New Sports Event
the world and mentioned in the 2010 Warrior Games in Colorado
Discipline Event
same breath as the Super Bowl, 2010 Olympic Winter Games in
Springs, Colo.
World Series and Winter Olympics,” Vancouver, British Columbia
Upson said. “The Women’s Best Professional Sports Event
Best Amateur Single-Sport Event
Championships is based on more Series or Circuit
2009 Cal Ripken World Series World
than 90 years of tradition but recent- 2009 Major League Baseball World
Championship Game in Aberdeen, Md.
ly underwent some changes. This Series in New York and Philadelphia
recognition shows us that we’re
headed in the right direction, and
we’re excited about the future of the
tournament.”
This year’s ballot included nomi-
nees in amateur, collegiate and pro-
fessional categories, and awards
were presented for best single-sport
event, best multi-sport or multi-dis-
cipline event and best sports event
series or circuit in each category.
In addition, an overall Sports
Event of the Year was selected from
the winners of each category with
the top prize going to the 2010
Winter Olympic Games in
Vancouver, British Columbia.
To be eligible, nominated events
had to occur between July 1, 2009,
and June 30, 2010.
The 2010 Women's
Championships marked the first
time the tournament was held in a
convention-center setting, and more
than 30,000 bowlers made their way
to the El Paso Convention and
Performing Arts Center in El Paso,
Texas, during its 100-day run from
March 27 until July 4.
The tournament, which has been
held in 56 cities since its inception
in 1916, is about to make its third
visit to Syracuse, N.Y., and 10th trip
to the Empire State overall.
Syracuse hosted the event in 1940
December 1 - 7, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER
THE STARS
AT STELTON
DJ Cramer 299-744
PISCATAWAY, NJ- DJ Cramer
led the scoring in the Thursday
Nite Men’s League tossing a 299
game to highlight a high series of
744, and Kyle Brown hit 269.
DJ Cramer, Jr. 720
PISCATAWAY, NJ – DJ Cramer
topped the scoring in the Thursday
Men’s League firing games of
242-264-214 for a high series of
720.
Dave Donelan shot 224-256-232-
712, Joe Zolkowski 234-224-247-
705, Rob Giles 247-239-215-701,
Philip Chmura 269, and Troy
Mellios 255.
Keith Urquhart 268
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Keith
Urquhart rolled 268-249 in the
Wednesday AT&T League.
Dan Amann, Jr. 707
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Dan Amann,
Jr. paced the scoring in the
Wednesday AT&T League firing
games of 237-278-192 for a high
series of 707.
Bill Gaskill shot 267, Joe Obst
and Mike Coppola 258, and
Daniel Nagy 254.
Keith Urquhart 709
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Keith
Urquhart blasted 234-267-208-
709 in the He’s and She’s League.
Andy Blechman 704
PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the CNJP-
BL League Andy Blechman rolled
226-245-233-704, and Bryan
Hans hit 255.
In the Tuesday AT&T League
Vinnie Milazzo shot 255.
Michael McLaughlin 256
PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the South
Plainfield Mix League Michael
McLaughlin shot 256, Andrew
Knapp 254, and Sean O’Brien
236.
Gary Wittmer and Joe Solliman
rolled 256, and Skip Root 255 in
the South Plainfield Mix League.
5
Joe Novara and Chris Jove
Won Their First LIGBT Titles
East Islip, NY: The Long Island Generation’s Bowlers Tour (LIGBT)
winners at East Islip were scratch champion Joe Novara of E.
Patchogue, NY who earned $1,000 and Chris Jove of Port Jefferson, NY
who won $500 for winning the handicap event. The event was bowled
on a house shot which produced the highest scores in LIGBT history.
Normally the LIGBT puts down a PBA condition or uses one of the
Kegel Challenge Series Patterns.
The opening scratch event saw two 300 games and a 298 to set the
scoring pace. The top two bowlers in the 49 & under division and the top
senior were guaranteed in the final shootout. Joe Novara, who averaged
267 and John Rizzi of South Huntington, NY (266 average) were the
two 49 & under leaders. The high senior bowler was Frank Spano,
Brentwood, NY who averaged 252, including a 300 game. It took a 258
average to make the finals in the 49 & under division and a 251 average
in the senior division.
To fill the fourth spot in the scratch shootout a 1 game finals was
bowled by all the non-seeded finalists. Mike Dioguardo of Patchogue,
NY rolled a 290 to advance as he defeated Brian Ziesig, Levittown, NY
by 2 pins. Brian shot 288 with a blow out 7-10 on his fill ball. In the
shootout Joe Novara held a 10 pin lead in the 9th frame and struck out
to shoot 268 and win the title. Finishing second was John Rizzi ($750)
with a 253, third went to Frank Spano ($550) with a 245 and finishing
fourth was Mike Dioguardo (210) who earned $400.
The handicap event also enjoyed big scores. Leading the first squad
was eventual winner, Chris Jove. Chris was seeded directly into the last
match of the finals by leading the first squad with an 857 series (740
scratch.) The second squad leader was Leo Lombardi of West Babylon,
NY. Leo shot an incredible 893 series (758 scratch) to earn 1 bye in the
finals. It took a 769 to make the finals in the first squad and a 769 in the
second squad.
Champion Chris Jove took control of the handicap shootout immedi-
ately with a triple. Except for an open frame in the fourth Chris struck
in every frame to shoot a 265 scratch game (304 with handicap).
Finishing second and earning $300 was Jim Walsh, Glen Cove, NY with
a 252 (221 scratch). Third place went to Tom Strother ($250), Medford,
NY with a 243 (215 scratch) and fourth went to Eddie Shacalo,
Brooklyn, NY ($200) who rolled a 231 (168 scratch).
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Nelson Burton Jr. Returns to ABC Broadcast Team for 2011 PBA Tournament of Champions
SEATTLE, Wash. – There will be
a familiar voice on ABC Sports
when professional bowling returns
to the network in January.
Professional Bowlers
Association Hall of Famer Nelson
‘Bo’ Burton Jr., who served as
color commentator for Pro
Bowlers Tour telecasts on ABC
for 23 seasons from 1975-1997,
will return as a special guest com-
mentator during the network’s live
broadcast of the record $1 million
PBA Tournament of Champions
Saturday, Jan. 22, on ABC at 2:30
Hall of Famer recalls great moments in Tournament of Champions history
of Champions where Don Johnson
came within one pin of perfection,
rolling a 299 en route to capturing
the title on ABC. Most recently
the Tournament of Champions
produced another historic moment
last season when Kelly Kulick
became the first woman to win a
PBA Tour event during an ESPN
telecast that attracted a five-year
high 1.7 million viewers.
Those moments were also
among Burton’s fondest
Tournament of Champions memo-
ries but others that stood out to
competition that runs Jan. 16-22,
at the Red Rock Resort and
Bowling Center. The addition of
all PBA titlists will make the tour-
nament even more challenging,
according to Burton.
“With its record prize fund and
the addition of all the PBA titlists,
it adds an enormous amount of
prestige to the tournament,”
Burton said. “With so much talent
in one event I think it will be one
of the hardest tournaments of all
time to win.”
Burton recalled the prestige of
well,” Burton said. “Naturally it
was a huge event that sometimes
had live entertainment. I remem-
ber jazz great Pete Fountain and
his orchestra performed live one
year on the lanes adjacent to the
TV pair.”
ABC’s renewed coverage of the
Tournament of Champions is part
of the PBA’s three-year extension
with ESPN which will run through
2013. The PBA has a long-stand-
ing relationship with ESPN, which
began when the network launched
in 1979. For the past seven years,
the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour
finals have aired Sunday after-
noons on ESPN.
In addition to his return to the
Tournament of Champions,
Burton will also host the PBA Hall
of Fame ceremonies the evening
of Jan. 22 at Red Rock where
Pedersen, a 13-time Tour winner,
11-time Senior Tour titlist Dale
Eagle, and lane maintenance pio-
neer Len Nicholson will be induct-
ed into the Hall.

p.m. Eastern from Red Rock
Lanes in Las Vegas.
The Tournament of Champions
finals, which will also pay a record
him as a competitor, color analyst
and bowling fan include:
1965 – “Billy Hardwick defeat-
ing Dick Weber inspired me and a
HY-WAY BOWL
the Tournament of Champions
during his run on the network, and
how the PBA’s signature tourna-
ment was recognized by many of

ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ

$250,000 to the winner, marks the
return of the PBA Tour to ABC for
the first time in 14 years.
“Bringing the Tournament of
Champions back to ABC is out-
standing,” said Burton, a 17-time
Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour
titlist who formed a memorable
announce team with legendary
broadcaster Chris Schenkel
throughout Burton’s time on the
network.
The PBA said that Burton will
set the scene during the upcoming
Tournament of Champions tele-
cast’s opening and introduce fea-
ture items throughout the presen-
tation of the stepladder finals.
ESPN’s Rob Stone will handle
play-by-play duties and newly
inducted PBA Hall of Famer
Randy Pedersen will provide color
commentary.
“Longtime PBA fans will be
thrilled to hear ‘Bo’ will be
involved with this historic event,”
said PBA Deputy Commissioner
and COO Tom Clark. “He’ll be
right back where he belongs, talk-
ing bowling on a Saturday after-
noon on ABC as part of the great-
est tournament ever.”
Burton joined Schenkel on PBA
Tour telecasts in 1975 at a time
when ratings on ABC for PBA
Tour telecasts were at their high-
est, generally ranging between 8.0
and 9.0 or approximately 9 million
homes.
“Working with such a great pro-
fessional like Chris, I was really
just along for the ride,” Burton
said. “The bigger the stage the bet-
ter he was. For a broadcaster the
prestige of that tournament was
just phenomenal.”
Schenkel, also a member of the
PBA Hall of Fame, died in 2005.
Tournament of Champions tele-
casts have been the scene of some
of the most memorable moments
in bowling history such as the
1970 PBA Firestone Tournament
lot of the new young guys to ABC’s top executives.
believe that we could compete “Bob Iger (now Walt Disney Co.
with the established superstars of
the era.”
CEO) and Dennis Swanson (for-
mer president of ABC Sports) 908-687-9300
1967 – “Jack Biondolillo rolling were often in attendance for the
the Tour’s first televised 300 TV finals, and of course, Harvey DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
game. In general 300s were very Firestone, who was CEO of AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
rare back in the day and to do it Firestone at the time was there as
under pressure on bowling’s
biggest stage was unreal.”
1975 – “My first Tournament of
Champions as an announcer had
two of my former roommates and
good friends —Barry Asher and
Dave Davis — battling neck and
neck in the championship match
and Barry leaving a solid 8-pin in
the eighth frame would ultimately
cost him the match. It was also a
telecast where Chris taught me my
first broadcasting lesson — try not
to pull for one player over another
as the audience will resent it.”
1976 – “Marshall Holman
arrives!”
1978 – “Making the telecast
myself and blowing the semifinal
match against Teata Semiz by
missing the 3-10 split. I felt like
the tournament was mine if I get
past that game.”
1981 – “Steve Cook bowling the
best and most aggressive game I
ever witnessed. Bowling 287, he
put everything he had into every
shot with that super strike ball that
he possessed.”
“Two other memories I have
were Mike Durbin winning the
Tournament of Champions with
three different bowling styles (big
hook, full-roller and straight shot),
and it still amazes me that three of
bowling greats—Mark Roth, Dick
Weber and Walter Ray Williams
Jr. don’t have the Tournament of
Champions on their resumes.”
Originally conceived as a show-
case for recent Tour champions,
the Tournament of Champions is
now open to all PBA titlists
(national tour, senior tour and
regional) and will be a week-long
December 1 - 7, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER
PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Bowlers to Veterans Link Joined in Veterans Day Activities
The Veterans Day ceremonies at
Mike Potoski 770 Arlington National Cemetery bring
together thousands of veterans and
MADISON, NJ – Mike Potoski blasted 298-770, and Jennifer Dunklin their families as well as representa-
214-608 in the CMIL League. tives of all branches of the military,
In the Chatham Collisionettes League Alice Bednarik hit 228-623, Jodi dignitaries from around the country
Belli 213-618, and Lori Pucek 204. and representatives from members
Trevor Bogert 731 of the Congress and the Cabinet.
MADISON, NJ- Trevor Bogert topped the scoring in the Wednesday The time-honored event is coordi-
Trio League firing a 279 game for a high series of 731. nated by a few dozen organizations
Tony Ferlise shot 270, Charles Grier 257, Joey Parisi 691, Dave Krivak for which every day is Veterans Day.
677, and Lissette Tapanes 223. For organizations like the American
Legion, Blue Star Mothers of
Dan Pridham 279 America and the Bowlers to
MADISON, NJ- Dan Pridham rolled 279-671, Donny Prisco 253, Veterans Link, each day, each
Jimmy Granato 250-673, and Ryan Kitson 673 in the Tuesday 400 action, and each effort is devoted to
Doubles League. honoring the sacrifices of those who
Charles Wilfong 688 have served our country.
MADISON, NJ – Charles Wilfong led the scoring in the Thursday BVL supporters, including mem-
Mixed League firing a 246 game for a high series of 688. bers of the United States Bowling
Harry Franz hit 247-642, Andrew Stephens 245-659, and Karen Congress and the Bowling
Evangelista 231. Proprietors' Association of
Carol Gant rolled 216, Lies’l Apgar 215, and Liz McKissock 214 in the America, joined together with their
Ladies Trio League. fellow Veterans Service
Organizations (VSO) in solidarity
Joe Marchese 686 for America's veterans on
MADISON, NJ- Joe Marchese topped the scoring in the MC Police & November 11.
Fire League firing a 252 game for a high series of 686. For first time attendee, Joe
Jimmy Granato shot 247, Ken Kastner 245-671, Fred Brunner 619, and LaSpina of Maple Family Centers
Lauren Freestone 200. (NY), it was an unforgettable and
In the Pharma Plus League Lez Porzio hit 246, Troy Williams 234, and moving experience. "Although
Dan Smith 233. Maple Family Centers has been a
Bob Perry 640 long-time supporter of BVL, we
MADISON, NJ – Bob Perry paced the league at Plaza Lanes firing a 236 decided to really step it up last
game for a high series of 640. year," explains LaSpina. "We rec-
Tom Swartz hit 256, Billy Piccola 256-626, and Dan Zavala 619 in the ognized all the good that BVL does
Livingston Business Men’s League. and our important role in support-
ing bowling's own charity. But
standing in front of the Tomb of the
Unknowns with the BVL wreath,
surrounded by other VSOs, truly
illustrated to me the larger BVL role
and how essential the organization
is to our veterans."
The day began with BVL repre-
sentatives attending a White House
breakfast and then moved to the
ceremonies at Arlington National
Cemetery where Department of
Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and
Vice President Joe Biden addressed
the crowd. Biden noted that there
are 23 million surviving veterans
and that our country owes them
"100 percent of our thanks." He
also pointed out that there are some
16,000 veterans who were wounded
in the most recent conflicts and
"will continue to need care for the
rest of their lives."
Nation's Capital Area USBC rep-
resentative Tom Dale, a veteran
himself, and Alfred Russo, Jr., an
Eagle Scout who traveled to
Washington, D.C. with the Maple
Family Centers group, carried the
BVL and US flags as part of the
BVL honor guard.
Following the ceremony in the
Amphitheatre, BVL representatives
joined with the other VSOs in lay-
ing a wreath at the Tomb of the
Unknowns. Mary Harrar, with
Thunderbird Bowling Centers (PA)
was once again a member of the
wreath laying contingent. "We at
7
Thunderbird Lanes are so passion-
ate about supporting our veterans
thru the BVL, that it has affected
our whole staff! Veteran's Day at
Arlington National Cemetery is a
very emotional day for me person-
ally and for those who attend with
me. We bring the thoughts and
prayers of all of our staff and
bowlers -- both league and casual --
who have given to such a worthy
cause."
Other bowling center representa-
tives at the ceremonies were BVL
Board Member Wally Hall and his
son, Michael; and Lord Calvert
Lanes proprietor Susan Collier.
In addition to Dale (who is also a
member of the Virginia State USBC
Board), other USBC members
attending the event were BVL
Board Chair and USBC President
Darlene Baker; Virginia State
USBC President Judy Edwards;
Virginia State USBC Director
Robbie Thomas; Paul Rumbaugh
and Bobby Phillips of Greater
Fredericksburg (VA) USBC.
Founded in 1942, the BVL is
located in Metropolitan
Washington, D.C. and is guided by
representatives of the United States
Bowling Congress and the Bowling
Proprietors' Association of
America.
For information, visit
http://www.BowlforVeterans.org.
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Jeff Kubasak 802
HOPELAWN, NJ- Jeff Kubasak
topped all bowlers rolling in the
Madison Park Men’s League when
he bowled games of 257-279-266
for the session high series of 802.
Eric Velazquez shot 256-251-
225-732, Jaydee Luistro 214-266-
247-727, Travis Tilley 222-252-
233-707, Willie Zammitto 265-
234-200-699, and Amanda
Hermann tossed a 246 game.
Kenny Anderson 654
HOPELAWN, NJ - Kenny
Anderson shot 201-259-654 at
Majestic to lead the league fol-
lowed by Nick Guarneri rolling
258-213-654, Rob Williams 224-
202-221-647, and Glenn Aiello
236-221-637.
THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Frank Wagner 755
HOPELAWN, NJ- Frank Wagner
took the high series honors while
contesting in the Middlesex
County Classic League firing
games of 234-242-279 for a high
series of 755.
Bob Kerwin shot 279-248-223-
750, Jason Pintus 236-258-243-
737, Dorin Soto 231-277-228-
736, Brian Lynch 268-225-232-
725, Joe Herber 236-255-215-715,
and Michael Holoka 237-246-
226-709.
Michael Morirs shot 236-235-
666, Dave Calamito 200-263-661,
Drew Rucinski 246-221-660, and
Tommy Giamo 216-605 compet-
ing in the NJ Turnpike League.
Sean Williams 735
HOPELAWN, NJ- Sean Williams
led all rollers in the Sunday Nite
Mixed League firing 215-263-257
for a 735 high set.
Cid Stentella hit 228-218-253-
699, Elio Carrasco 245-236-215-
696, Lauro PEtez 288-214-683,
and John Delgado 215-255-207-
677.
Rocco Fortunato 703
HOPELAWN, NJ- Rocco
Fortunato topped the scoring in
the Family League firing games of
245-226-232 for a high series of
703.
Dan Pawalek shot 267-201-202-
670, Robert Krimin 225-237-640,
Kevin Kopko 232-202-634, and
Eric Applegate 245-630.
In the Tuesday Nite Trios
League Paul Harney shot 268-
246-220-634, and Ryan Kirkland
228.
Dan DeBenedetto 693
HOPELAWN, NJ- Dan
DeBenedetto paced the Monday
Madness League firing 202-235-
256 for a high series of 693.
Nick Viverito hit 210-211-617,
Stan Pietrucha 210, and Ray
Mangels 207.
Rich Governale 683
HOPELAWN, NJ – Rich
Governale led the Gemini Towing
League firing games of 234-236-
213 for a high series of 683.
Michael Garcia shot 204-268-
667, Vinny Medvetz 257-203-656,
and Joe Britton 203-202-233-638.
Jeff Nemeth 671
HOPELAWN, NJ – JefF Nemeth
led the Knights of Columbus
League with scores of 225-234-
212 for the meeting high series of
671.
Mark Makwinski shot 227-237-
657, Joe Nemeth 299-652, and
Bill Larsen 245-203-633.
December 1 - 7, 2010
Kurt Moszkowski 670
HOPELAWN, NJ – Kurt
Moszkowski led the Thursday
Nite Mixed League firing games
of 234-266 for a high 670 set.
Miek Piomelli shot 248-210-201-
659, Scott Akalewicz 218-219-
216-653, and Andrew Smith 236-
212-623.
Bill Pyrz 675
HOPELAWN, NJ – In the Merck
League Bill Pryz shot 216-267-
675, and Gregg Farley 205-206-
600.
In the Thursday Mixed Nuts
League Don E. Hellhake shot 223-
204-203-630, Mike V. Kennelly
204-256-617, and Steve Baum, Jr.
posted a 249 game.
Jason Ciszewski 650
HOPELAWN, NJ- Jason
Ciszewski rolled 243-213-650,
Wayne Bebert 222-226-622, DJ
Petardi 228, and Heather Medoro
200.