December 2, 2009 Sports Reporter

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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 CITY, NJ exemption by Wikipedia says, finishing 8th at “Tim Mack, of the PBA Tour New Jersey, USA, Trials in Allen is one of the Park, MI. world's leading Additionally, Ten-pin bowlers. Mack has capHe is right handtained the ed.” United States’ That’s just the Weber Cup beginning. The Team for seven listing doesn’t go years. He led into the years that the U.S. to Ron DeRoxtra photo he has battled Tim Mack receives Met Bowler of three consecushoulder injuries, the Year award from Joan Taylor- tive victories the surgeries and Schliewenz at East Coast Bowling from 2006Centers Convention. physical therapy. 2008. Although he has many internaCourageous athlete? Comeback tional titles on six of seven conti- kid? International star? The nents, his biggest achievement Metropolitan Bowling Writers came this year when On May 31, Association chose Tim Mack as 2009, he earned his first full-time Metropolitan Bowler of the Year.

John Siano Rolled 300-779 At South Levittown Lanes LEVITTOWN, NY – John Sinao blasted a 300 game for a 779 series in the Thursday Night Foursome League at South Levittown Lanes. Ron Arena, Jr. rolled 290-265-

758 followed by Mike Kraly with 289, Andrew Ghirardi 279, Scott Calica 276, Joe Ervolino 269, Mark Munoz 267, and Rya Munos and Bob Brust 266.

game outside his norPage's technique mal comfort zone, worked. Ciminelli struck Rhino Page of Wesley on seven of his first eight Chapel, Fla., out-struck shots before leaving three Ryan Ciminelli of consecutive 7 pins that Buffalo, N.Y., to win ultimately made the difthe Professional ference because Page Bowlers Association’s struck on nine of his first Viper Championship at 10 attempts. Thunderbowl Lanes. In the women’s title As part of the PBA match, Johnson followed PBA LLC photo an open frame with three World Series of Bowling finals on Liz Johnson and Rhino Page collected big checks at strikes and added a late ESPN, Liz Johnson of the PBA Viper Championship. double to hold off Cheektowaga, N.Y., Barnes, who was plagued the Viper Championship early in won her first PBA Women’s Series the event when he was struggling by single-pin leaves. Barnes left singles title, defeating Lynda with his equipment and decided to three 10 pins, two 7 pins and a pair Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, switch from “reactive” bowling of 4 pins in bowling an otherwise 211-196, for the women’s Viper balls to more stable urethane error-free game without a double. Championship. “It’s been an amazing year,” said equipment. Ciminelli, a nonPage, the Lumber Liquidators exempt player who advanced out Johnson, who won the United PBA Tour’s 2007-08 Rookie of the of the Tour Qualifying Round to States Bowling Congress Queens Year, defeated Ciminelli, 268-246, earn a spot in the 72-man tourna- title earlier in the year after earnfor his third career title, a $25,000 ment field, was bowling next to ing a PBA Women’s Series 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 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. off to a great start in the World “It makes no sense to get a big “I threw the ball much differentSeries, and to make a show in my ly than the way I usually bowl,” ego after winning a title,” she third event,” Page said. “To get Page said. “I was literally trying to explained. “You do the best you my third title this early in the sea- loft the ball over the dots and as I can. You’re thankful for your life, son feels amazing.” 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.” In addition to her $10,000 first urethane ball to do the right thing. conditions. There has never been a In a sense, I was trying to make it prize, Johnson earned a berth in 900 on Sport Bowling lane condi- behave like a reactive (ball), but a the PBA Women’s Showdown tions. controlled reactive. For Ciminelli, which will take place in April at USBC Approved 900 Series that’s his A game. His rotation and the new International Training Jeremy Sonnenfeld, Lincoln, revs match up perfectly. For me, Center in Arlington, Texas Neb., Feb. 2, 1997 Tony Roventini, Milwaukee, Nov. 9, 1998 Vince Wood, Moreno Valley, Calif., Sept. 29, 1999 Robby Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., Dec. OAKLAND, NJ – Lisa Klics found 846 highlighted with games of 289 28, 2000 James Hylton, Salem, perfection when she fired twelve in and 279. Matt Defrese, Sr. posted a 258 Ore., May 2, 2001 Jeff Campbell a row for a 300 game adding games of 224 and 223 for a 747 series in game en route to a 702, Dwayne II, New Castle, Pa., June 12, 2004 the Adult/Child Challenge League Stuart rolled 730, and Sharon Darin Pomije, New Prague, Minn., at Holiday Bowl. Chrzanow tallied a 602 set. Dec. 9, 2004 Robert Mushtare, Tom Stellingwerg had the hot Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2005 and Feb. 19, 2006 Lonnie Billiter Jr., hand for the session’s high set of Fairfield, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2006 Mark Wukoman, Greenfield, Wis., April 22, 2006 P.J. Giesfeldt, ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan George Dakak, Jr. shot 269-258Milwaukee, Dec. 23, 2007 Rich topped the game and set high 263-790, Tom Griffin, Jr. 278Jerome Jr., Baltimore, Dec. 22, scores in the Foursome League at 258-710, Shawn Casey 279, 2008 Chris Aker, Winnemucca, Rockaway Lanes when he tossed Miguel Galloza 264, and Kathi Nev., Oct. 30, 2009 Andrew Teall, games of 290-244-279 en route to Dickerson 211. Medford, N.J., Nov. 2, 2009 the high series of 813.

Andrew Teall, Chris Aker Roll 900 Series ARLINGTON, Texas – Chris Aker of Winnemucca, Nev., and Andrew Teall of Medford, N.J., recently became just the 14th and 15th bowlers, respectively, to roll United States Bowling Congressapproved 900 series. The feats were accomplished within three days of each other and were the first since Rich Jerome Jr. of Baltimore had a 900 series on Dec. 22, 2008. The first approved 900 did not occur until Feb. 2, 1997 when Jeremy Sonnenfeld rolled three consecutive perfect games in Lincoln, Neb. Aker, a 47-year-old left-hander, had 36 consecutive strikes Oct. 30 in the Friday Night Mixers League at Spare Time Bowling Center. Teall, a 24-year-old right-hander, matched that Nov. 2 in the Monday Invitational League at Medford Lanes.

“It was pretty cool, and doing it with my wife bowling on the team was pretty special,” Aker said. “She usually gets nervous and can't watch, so she's only seen one or two of my previous 300 games. This time she watched pretty much every frame, which is nice.” Aker had seven 300 games and an 825 high series before his 900 series. Teall had five earlier perfect games and beat his previous best series of 813. “I really wasn’t thinking of a 900; all I was really focused on was getting a 200 to get 800,” Teall said. “I’m still on Cloud 9. I didn’t know what to do. People behind me were going pretty crazy but I didn’t know how to act, whether I should jump up and down or fall to my knees.” Aker and Teall are the 13th and 14th bowlers to roll approved 900s, all on regular league lane

Lisa Klics 300 at Holiday Bowl

Jack Safkan 813 at Rockaway

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Joan Taylor ’s Ten Pin Rap.... 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 League at Circle Lanes. His games were 300-223 and 212 on a 190 average. Was he nervous? Yes, but he tried not to think about it. In fact, he was thinking of a song in his head, “If You Only Knew” by Shined Down, and it kept him from over thinking his final shot. Untisz is a 35-year veteran of the game, having watched his parents, Dorothy and the late Joe Untisz in their leagues. He has elected to receive the USBC standard ring. And the gene pool? In addition to his bowling wife, he is the son-in-law of Morris County USBC BA Association Manager Albert Gonsiska, Jr. ******************** Thanks to Carol Chadwick for sending in the results of the 42nd Singles and 7th No Tap Doubles Tournament, held at Sparta Lanes on November 8. The winners are: Singles Class A - Linda Klusick - 781, Eileen Grogan 726, Nidia Haneveld - 684 and Sharon Bush - 674. Singles Class B - Linda Calamari - 732, Kathy Squier - 710 and Laura Burtha - 690. The No Tap Doubles in Class A First place was a tie with Terri Baldwin/Linda Rose and Linda Klusick/Susan Olivo – 1545. Class B - Linda Calamari/Laura Bertha 1646 and Sandy DeMeo/Eileen Grogan - 1620. All scores are with handicap. ******************** This week’s honor roll salutes Kelly Kulick, Union, who shot a 300 game and 800 series at Hanover Lanes in the Tenpinners League. Also, Kelly qualified to bowl in the January PBA Tournament of Champions through the women’s PBA tour. ******************** The Morris County USBC Youth Association will be hosting its Annual Adult/Youth Roll-off on Sunday, February 7, 2010. All houses in Morris County that run certified Youth Leagues will be hosting their qualifiers during the month of December. Check with your league official to see when they are having their qualifier. ******************** I attended the fall meeting of the Morris County USBC WBA where the officers and directors did not disappoint. The business meeting was kept on point and lasted under an hour. Minutes and the financial report were approved. An 8-pin “no tap” tournament followed, and if you want to see lots of 7-counts, just tell people that 8 or more counts as a strike. There were several no-tap 300 games, and the top winners enjoyed cash prizes in addition to three gift bags donated by Sargeant-at-Arms Elaine Wilson. It was truly a time for fun bowling, socializing, and keeping up with the county and what these women are doing for their members. ******************** Condolences are extended to the wife, son, and friends of Mark Cise, a bowler out of Madison Plaza Lanes. Dena Riccone from the center sent this: "On Friday, September 25, 2009, at 51 years of age, a devoted member of the bowling community was lost. Mark Cise was a Summit resident who lent a helping hand throughout not only his community, but others as well. Those who encountered Mark were touched by his genuine enthusiasm for life. His heart was as kind as his love for the game of bowling."

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Boley Hit 300-780 At Brunswick Zone Carolier NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Jeff Boley earned top honors in the Middlesex County Major League at Zone Carolier Lanes tossing perfection with a 300 then added games of 236 and 244 for a high series off 780. Rudy Johnson shot 255-226-279760 followed by Bill Paley tossing 280-247-222-749, Mike Smith 275-248-221-744, TJ Vangorden 204-267-266-737, Aaron Williams 216-299-200-715, Brian Lynch 269-214-231-714, Dave Blumberg 268-227-703, and Brian Moeller 209-225-268-702.

McKissock 300 At Plaza Lanes MADISON, NJ – Kyle McKissock earned top game and set honors while rolling in the Wednesday Trio League at Plaza Lanes when he pitched perfect with a 300 game and finished the session with the high series of 745. Andrew Stephens hit 238-653 followed by James Sirica rolling 234, Joey Parisi 665, Sally Lauderdale 225, and Stephanie Rahn 224.

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Once upon a time. Strange things have happened in bowling's past, some lost to today's bowlers. There was a time when, in order to speed things up, bowlers were filled out in the final frame. That happened when a game was a runaway, out of the wood, meaning all strikes could not pull out a win for the losing club. If the leadoff man recorded a spare, he would automatically be given ten on his fill ball. Don't under estimate the effect. Even though it only meant a pin or two a game that translated into a two or more point increase in average. But as you went down into the lineup it got worse, for the official records, and a lot better for the bowlers in the fourth position and more for the anchor bowlers. They were often the recipients of a no bowl strikeout in the 10th. Now that could turn into a gift of 20 or more pins in a single game. Think about what a difference it has made to you in the 10th frame, when you ran into an open frame, as compared to a triple strike in the closing canto. Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a constant occurrence, but

even if done on occasion it had an effect on all averages, team and individual, and if teams used the same lineup positions, leadoff men had the most legitimate averages and anchor men had the most inflated. One of the key men in any lineup was the figure filbert who could quickly figure out the difference in wood, or being more precise, the exact pin difference between teams at any point. Scorers, at the bottom of each team's lineup, would record the mark count, a mark being a strike or spare. If one bowler records a seven on a spare or a double strike and an opponent fells nine, that's 'a quick two pin difference, and in certain games one team could be ahead of another by 30 or more pins in wood count. For many years, young bowlers, and seniors too, made some extra spending or bowling money by keeping score in leagues, and that was particularly true in California. That is not necessary in these days of automatic scoring but that key counter is still important because many bowlers are slow in scoring, even slower in the projection of scores and the possibilities on both sides of competition. And that even goes for some of the announcers describing games on TV. Head to head match games were an important and exciting part of the sport and home matches, as few as five or ten games, or as many as 50 to 100 games, were common, well attended, and well officiated. Sometimes, part of the agreement called for the pin-boys to wear white gloves and footwear. Wasn't that a nice touch to the action? No. It was simply a better way to keep an eye on the fast moving hands and feet of the human pinsetters to make sure that they always set up pins instead of somehow, by mistake of course, they either pushed or kicked a pin down here and there. And now you know a little bit more about the ancient art of scoring. Once upon a time.

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THE LEADERS AT LEVITTOWN - SOUTH 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 280268, Ketih Heyman 278-762, Mike Forman 269, and Rich White 268.

Al Green 761 Al Green earned high series honors 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.

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.

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Anna Bell 733

Mike Kremler 245

Anna Bell took game and set honors while rolling in the Wednesday Grumman League firing one pin shy of perfect with a 299 game finishing with a 733 set. Roger Costa III hit 268-264-279727, Joe Heller 276-738, Rob Risi 279-257, Harry Charalambous 258, Bryan Gosline and Jerry Stanick 256.

In the Wednesday Knights of Columbus League Mike Kremler shot 245, Karen Pira and Linda Ringnell 205.

Matthew Moss 725 Matthew Moss topped the Tuesday BK Sweenys League firing 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.

Junior Leagues Nicholas Jao shot 283, Zack Kelly 280, and James Kingsepp 263 in the Monday Hicksville League. Chris Pidoto shot 208-203, Brandon Soedermasto 243, and Brandon Weiss 185 in the Friday SLIS Teen League.

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Paul Franco 762 at Lodi LODI, NJ – Paul Franco topped the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes pitching games of 246-279-237 for a high series of 762. Jay Judowski shot 242-267-245-754, Mark Duca 267-257-222-746, Joe Collins 245-237-249-731, Harvey Ely 247-258-216-721, Russell VanHousen 226-257-231-714, and Chris Dodd 243-267-708.

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Nick Gavron Bests N. Arlington Juniors By Vince Albrecht North Arlington, NJ – S.A.S.’s Nick Gavron stroked the evening’s best games with 235,224, allowing his team to salvage three points against Team Awesome in North Arlington’s Adult-Junior Doubles competition. Nick, who finished with 632, raised his youth high average to 199. Team Awesome’s Margaret Ziobro, recovering from a slow start, posted two strong over-average scores, ensuring her team’s 43 success. Nikki Arrigo emerged as Bantam Bowler of the Week with 184,171 as The A Team rolled past the Mighty

Chipmunks, 7-0. In other action, Will Blanco had 206 in the Cardinals’ 5-2 triumph over Juicy while Café Tra-Ell grabbed five points from the Ghosts; young 9year-old Nicole Fonseca was all smiles after outscoring her mom Traci by three pins. Junior keglers over average included Margaret Ziobro +41, Nikki Arrigo +40, Nick Gavron +39, Will Blanco +6 and Nicole Fonseca +4. Deuces scored among their adult partners were Art Arrigo 208, Vin Albrecht 207 and Tim Bray 206.

Mike Wurhman Leads Montvale Singles By Dennis O'Flaherty MONTVALE, NJ - Mike Wurhman led all bowlers in the Montvale Singles with scores of 246, 245 and a 680 series. Brian O'Flaherty rolled a 615 series on a 235 game, Bryan Kist posted a 232 game and Tim Frantin and Rob Grippo both shot 203 games. In the Strikers league Ryan Chormanski had the high score of 184, with Jillian Holmsen shooting 170, Lauren Folkers 167, Jamie Mager 162, Shannon Rossi 155, Kelsey Rilzone 141 and Tiffany Ebanks 110. In the Power Preps Chris Salerno lead the way with scores of 116, 113 and 101. Also rolling good scores were Nicholas Leo with 115, Eric Skoog 110, Matthew Leo 101, Noah Goldberg 80, 78 and Amanda Denbeck pitching 77 and 75.

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Red White and Blue Update ARLINGTON, Texas – For the past several months, the United States Bowling Congress and Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America have worked closely with bowling centers to test the new USBC Red, White and Blue oil patterns. USBC and BPAA data indicate all three patterns have passed both difficulty and fairness standards. During testing, which was conducted at Red Bird Lanes in Duncanville, Texas, and Dunbar Bowling Center in Dunbar, W.Va., the USBC Red pattern played at the same level of difficulty as each bowling center’s standard house pattern based on each bowler’s entering average from the 2008-09 season. The results for the White and Blue patterns also have fallen in line with USBC and BPAA’s predicted and intended ranges. These results were observed in all participating bowlers regardless of average. USBC Red is intended to be the most forgiving condition, USBC White is expected to be more challenging and USBC Blue should be the most difficult of the new conditions. USBC Sport Bowling conditions continue to be the most challenging level of oil patterns. “We are very pleased with the results of these early tests,” USBC Technical Director Steve Kloempken said. “Further analysis is required, but, right now, the Red, White and Blue patterns are exhibiting the

degrees of difficulty and fairness that were intended.” The next batch of tests is now underway at centers such as AMF Fun Fest in Arlington, Texas, Mountain Sun Lanes in Hailey, Idaho, and Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas. Additional centers have expressed interest and will be brought online as test sites as soon as they are equipped to do so. If the latest round of testing yields acceptable results, the Red, White and Blue patterns will be made available for local and state tournament use in Spring 2010 and for the Fall 2010 league season. As part of the effort to gain attention for the new condition categories, USBC is sponsoring an upcoming stop on the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour. The Pepsi Red, White and Blue Open, presented by the USBC, will be held at Northrock Lanes in Wichita, Kan., Dec. 7-13. The finals will air Jan. 3 on ESPN. “The Red, White and Blue program has a lot of potential for USBC and BPAA because it has the ability to educate bowlers and provide options to proprietors,” USBC Vice President National Governing Body Neil Stremmel said. “Bowlers can use these patterns as stepping stones to transition from house leagues to Sport leagues, and proprietors can use them as a means of putting out fair, tested conditions for use in league or tournament competition.”

Al Smetana Topped the T-Bowl Mixed By Al Smetana WAYNE, NJ - Al Smetana with 224-593 was the top shooter of the T-Bowl II Mixed Senior League. Fred Meuter bowled 196-537 followed by Chuck Hunziker rolled 183-517, and Mike Corbo 180-516. The ladies pacesetter was Muriel Henches bowling 177-502, trailed by Irene King 175-484, Arlene Calimita 185-460, and Gloria Siciliano 178-452.

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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS Jack Safkan 783

Julio Soto 705

Bill Homa 683

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan led the scoring in the Classic Trios League firing games of 289-277217 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.

Julio Soto topped the SpanishAmerican Mixed League firing 277-225-203 for a high 705 set. Jesus Cruz shot 246-236-679, and Lupe Zaragoza 236.

Bill Homa led the scoring in the Thursday Nite Mixed League firing 277-207 for a high 683 set. Alex Dalmedo hit 241-201-207649, Wayne Poverstein 237, Nidia Haneveld 245, Maria Jankovitz 201, and Cheryl Hanson 200.

John Finno 757 John Finno led the scoring in the Lake Hiawatha Adult/Child League tossing games of 268-258231 for a high series of 757. George Verhoest hit 258-238254-750, Greg Lewis 257-245227-729, Randy Edwards 257238-227-722, 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

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 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 256234 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 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.

Barry Labar 663

Ed Pico 706

Chip Vincent 638

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.

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.

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.

Barry Labar led the County Tuesday Night Mixed rolling 244209-210 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.

PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Oren Warter 749 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 Stephens hit 279-708, Anthony Carporaso 257, Dave Hanft 256693, and Tony Evans 673.

Pete Caporaso 695 Pete Caporaso led the scoring in the Pat Martinelli Friday Classic League firing a high series of 695. 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.

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Reginald Bellamy 761 at Hy-Way UNION, NJ – Reginald Bellamy led the scoring in the Plau Post 91 Monday Nite Minor League at Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 280-247234 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 242277-212-731, 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.

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PBA Field for Tournament of Champions

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 be telecast live by ESPN at 1 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 24. Kelly Kulick, who made PBA history in 2006 as the first woman to earn a full-season exemption to 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 bubThe 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 4. Rhino Page, Wesley Chapel, Fla. 26. Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla. 46. Dave Soutar, Bradenton, Fla. John Nolen of Waterford, Mich., won the 2008 RPI and went on to win the 5. Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla. 27. Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga. 47. Carmen Salvino, Schaumburg,Ill. 2009 United States Bowling Congress Masters to earn a two-year exemption to 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 31. Lonnie Waliczek, Wichita, Kan. 51. Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, Wash. Waliczek, Wichita, Kan.; Dave Arnold, Reno; John May, Lincolnton, N.C.; Brian 9. Jason Belmonte, Australia 10. Chris Barnes, Double Oak, Texas 32. Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind. 52. Roy Buckley, Westerville, Ohio Waliczek, Birch Run, Mich.; Derek Sapp, Keokuk, Iowa, and Wayne Garber, 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.

Top Stars Set to Invade Reno for PBA Regional Players Invitational With Hopes of Earning a Berth in PBA Tournament of Champions Or One of Seven Exemptions available for 2010-11 PBA

1, Jim Tomek Jr., Camp Hill, Pa.; 2, Ray Edwards, Middle Island, N.Y.; 3, Joe Paluszek, Bensalem, Pa.; 4, Brian LeClair, Athens, N.Y.; 5, Terry Wiley, Vienna, Va.; 6, Sam Maccarone, Glassboro, N.J.; 7, Tim Beaver, Kingston, N.Y.; 8, Bobby Hall II, Landover, Md.; 9, Tommy Gollick, Oberlin, Pa.; 10, David Kneas, Annapolis, Md.; 11, Greg Stahora, W. Hazelton, Pa.; 12, P.J. Sonday, Avoca, Pa.; 13, Jeff Voght, Canojahaire, N.Y.; 14, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y.; 15, Mark Heller Jr., Allentown, Pa.; 16, Rick Graham, Lancaster, Pa.; 17, Ken Yokobosky, Fredon, N.J.; 18, Michael Markis, Hawley, Pa.; 19, Johnathan Bower, Middletown, Pa.; 20, Nick Miseno, Amsterdam, N.Y.; 21, Noel Vega, Fredon, N.J.; 22, Rusty Thomsen, Morgan, N.J.; 23, John Furey, Freehold, N.J.; 24, Chris Blackmore, Alexandria, Va.; 25, Tim Criss, Bel Air, Md.

14. Parker Bohn III, Jackson, N.J. 15. Mike Wolfe, New Albany, Ind. 16. Michael Machuga, Erie, Pa. 17. Brad Angelo, Lockport, N.Y. 18. Tommy Jones, Simpsonville, S.C. 19. Michael Haugen., Carefree, Ariz. 20. Michael Fagan, Patchogue, N.Y. 21. Robert Smith, Columbus, Ohio 22. Sean Rash, Wichita, Kan.

36. Joe Ciccone, Buffalo, N.Y. 37. Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twsp., Mich. 38. Kelly Kulick, Union, N.J. 39. RPI CHAMPION (To be determined) 40. Del Ballard Jr., Keller, Texas 41. Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 42. Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan.

56. Chris Collins, Savannah, Ga. 57. Brian Himmler, Cincinnati 58. Rick Lawrence, Waxahachie, Texas 59. Bryon Smith, Roseburg, Ore. 60. Randy Pedersen, Clermont, Fla. 61. Dave Arnold, Dublin, Calif. 62. Kurt Pilon, Warren, Mich. 63. Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa.

SPORTS REPORTER

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Elliot Carrasco 300-737 Rob Morris 690

Michael Arway, Jr. 637

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 227-238-244709, Steve Venito 223-239-244706, 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.

Michael Arway, Jr. led the scoring in the Garden State Mixed League firing games of 204-217216 for a high series of 637. Dennis Pranio shot 203-234-632, Michael Ramer 207-230-630, and Warren Taureck 246-629.

Vincent Babcock 759 Vincent Babcock topped the scoring in the Friday Late Night Mixed League firing games of 225-277-257 for a high series of 759. Dennis Lawrence hit 212-231614, Michael Benevenuto 212208-610, 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 235-278-223736, 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 212590.

Rich Maddock 733 Rich Maddock topped the scoring in the Knights of Columbus League firing games of 211-255267 for a high series of 733. Bob Banko shot 231-224-208663, Jeff Nemeth 203-227-223653, Nick Simone 212-223-212647, and Mark Makwinski 215201-224-640.

Joe Herber 711 Joe Herber topped the scoring in the Gemini Towing League bowling 200-256-255 for a 711 high set Scott Akalewicz shot 252-235673, 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 246212-627.

Rocco Fortunato 691 Rocco Fortunato was the leader the Family League firing 214-223254 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 221-238214-673, 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 234-245208 for a high 687 set. Thomas Poulos shot 256-225675, 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 171-147181-499, and Erma McClain 172186-139-497 in the Academy Women’s League.

David Caceres 663 David Caceres fired 215-235213-663, Jason Ciszewski 207200, 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 181-150169-500, and Pat Tassio 172-155166-493 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.

Ralph Doerfler 648 Ralph Doerfler paced the Atlantic City Trios League firing 224-237 for a high series of 648. Bill Venezia shot 206-201-224631, Pete Marinello 208-229-627, and Mike Vicidomini 216-231-617.

Michael Morris 658 Michael Morris led the NJ Turnpike League bowling 216212-230 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 followed 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 241-278233 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 258667, Steve Semancik 246-658, Bill Scrivens 270-656, Rich Miller Sr 248-653, and Mike Aiellos 239650.

December 2 - 6, 2009