November 18, 2009 Sports Reporter

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November 18 - 24, 2009

Tom Martino Honored by Scribes at East Coast Bowling Centers Convention ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Tom state and national levels of the Martino, proprietor of bowling industry. Having Majestic Lanes, Hopelawn, served as New Jersey Bowling NJ, was awarded the William Proprietors Association (BPA) Landgraf Memorial Award for President for 5 years, North excellence during the Jersey BPA Vice President for Metropolitan Bowling Writers 4 years, N.J. State Bowling Association annual awards Council President for 4 years, luncheon, one of the many and N.J. State Bowling highlights of the East Coast Council Vice President for 10 Bowling Centers Convention years. at Trump’s Taj Mahal in Tom is the Treasurer of the Atlantic City. Bowling Proprietors Martino first became a coAssociation of America proprietor in 1973 when he (BPAA) a position he has held operated Hill Lanes in Old for the last three terms and Bridge, NJ until the year 2000. previously served as Director Ron DeRoxtra photo In 1991, he became co-propriTom Martino was presented the MBWA from the Eastern Region on etor of Majestic Lanes in William Landgraf award by the Dean of BPAA's Board of Directors. Hopelawn, NJ where he bowling writers Chuck Pezzano. Tom serves on BPAA's remains today. His sons Tom Audit, Nominating and and Anthony have recently joined firm of Laventhal, Krekstein, Member Benefits committees. him as partners in Majestic Horwath and Horwath in East Tom has been married to his Brunswick, NJ. Tom holds a BA wife, Charlene, for 38 years. Lanes. Prior to his bowling business in Accounting from St Peter's They have four children, Stacey, career, he worked as a cost College in Jersey City. Tom, Danielle and Anthony and 2 Martino is a quiet man, but grandchildren, Emma 6 and accountant for Beecham Pharmaceuticals and as a public don’t be fooled. Jordan 2. They are expecting He is a true businessman and another grandson in January. accountant for the accounting very effectively involved on the

Chris Ziesig and Robert Bader LIGBT Champions LEVITTOWN, NY - The LIGBT crowned two new champions; Chris Ziesig of Hicksville, NY won the scratch title and $1,000 while Robert Bader of Holtsville, NY won the 210 & under handicap title and $500. A total of 99 bowlers competed for more than $8,000 in prize money. It was pretty evident early on that Chris Ziesig was going to have a good day. Starting with a 279 first game and never looking back. He was the 49 & The Scratch finalists George Mottern, Brian Soto, John Conroy,Chris Ziesig under squad leader which and JoAnn Hurd, Manager of North Levittown Lanes. seeded Chris directly into The 210 and under final shootout was fun to watch the Championship Shootout. In his only game in the with an unlikely outcome. finals Chris rolled a 257 and beat out the Senior Two of the finalists in the 210 and under were forChampion, George Mottern ($600) of Riverhead by 3 mer LIGBT Champions (Preston Cheeks and Cary pins. Chris doubled in the tenth frame to force Fishman) going against Robert Bader who had yet to George to do the same but a split on his second ball win an LIGBT event. That didn’t seem to bother gave Chris the title. Robert as he crushed the two former champions by Finishing third was Brian Soto of Kew Gardens more than 30 pins, pitching a 238 game, to take the with a 247 game that earned him $400. Rounding out title. Preston Cheeks (207) of Brooklyn earned $300 the shootout and finishing fourth was John Conroy of for his second place finish and Cary Fishman of Mahopac with a 187 earning him $300. Manhattan (203) earn $200 for third place.

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Steve DiMartino 300-817 at Holiday Bowl OAKLAND, NJ – Steve DiMartino earned top honors in the Coors Light Singles League at Holiday Bowl when he posted games of 238 and 279 before toss-

ing a twelve-bangger 300 for the high series of 817. Robert Mockenhaupt shot 729, Efrem Goldman 709, and Chuck Coslet 277.

Kevin Kopko Hit 300 in Family League at Majestic Lanes HOPELAWN, NJ – Kevin Kopko earned top honors in the Family League at Majestic Lanes blasting games of 300 and 215 for a high series of 696.

Rocco Fortunato shot 231-221206-658, Sal Angotti 214-235640, and Jim Medoro 203-238621.

Robert Hultin 300 in Mixed At South Levittown LEVITTOWN, NY – Robert Hultin fired perfect with a 300 game in the Friday Prime Time Mixed League at South Levittown Lanes.

John Lennon shot 289-255-749, John Publia 247, Kenny Sanders 245, Aris Sarantakos 244, and Katherine Martinez 228.

Bruce Dargie Hammered 300 At North Levittown Lanes LEVITTOWN, NY – Bruce Dargie blasted a 300 game for a high series of 768 in the Monday Men’s Tavern League at North Levittown Lanes.

Ed Small shot 278, Gerry Naughton 276, Bryan Beach 269, Mike Kilgannon, Paul Devito, and Dominick Gallina 268, and Greg Gardellis 265.

Jimmy DeMarco 300 at Brunswick Zone Carolier NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Jimmy DeMarco fired twelve in a row for a 300 game in while contesting in the Middlesex County Major League at Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes. Dan Benovitz shot 261-268-215744, Ryan Friend 234-257-247-

738, Rob Kontra 235-258-238731, Rudy Johnson 246-237-246729, Scott Chryssikos 224-242259-725, Ray Smarsh 268-203246-717, Steve Szakacs 267-246711, Matt Hage 215-257-235-707, and TJ Vangorden 211-258-232701.

Mike McCabe Bowls 300 At North Arlington Bowl NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Mike McCabe blasted a 300 game in the Sunday Morning Trios League at North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome. Russ Van Housen rolled 276756, Anthony Imbriano 268-751,

Clarence Harris 267-751, Jose Cabrera, Jr. 257-743, Marc Osetec 257-743, Chris Schanne 259-732, Bob Lipinski 258-717, and Ken Carson 266-714. Hey, where is Wayne?

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Joan Taylor ’s Ten Pin Rap.... This week I had one of the most interesting interviews with a local bowler. It seems that I caught Walt Taormina, 52, Oak Ridge, as he was packing to move to the Atlanta, Georgia area. Knowing he wanted to sell his house and move to a warmer, golf-related area, he has subbed in leagues this year. He had quit bowling for 14 years, in part due to an injury, and in part because of his love for the game of golf. He won the Morris County Amateur (golf) championship in 2004 and again in 2008. But he wanted to get back into bowling. Because of pain in Walt’s ring finger, Ken Yokobosky at Pro Image Pro Shop at Rockaway Lanes worked with him and drilled a 14-pound ball to experiment with his game. The first night, he shot a 300 game, his fourth sanctioned overall. “My first 300 was at Paramus Lanes in 1979, so it was 30 years from my first to my fourth.” He was blown away by the new equipment, to say the least. He was pleased that the bowling centers are all nonsmoking now. “One of the other reasons I quit was because of all the smoke.” His series was 247-222-300 for 769. He would like to see an 800 series, having posted a 799. He owns a remodeling business, which will follow him to Georgia and his new big house (with much lower taxes). Congratulations on all fronts!

George Verhoest, Mine Hill, rolled a 299 in the Lake Hiawatha Men’s League, having left a 3-pin. He enjoys one league per week, averaging 202. His highest sanctioned series to date was 790, so he would like to see an 800 someday. \ Thursday, November 19: Professional bowling will be a central plot element in an episode of the highly-rated “CSI” which is scheduled to air on CBS at 9 p.m. Eastern time. The CSI episode is centered on a professional bowling event taking place in Las Vegas. The tournament abruptly comes to a halt at a key moment in the match when a grisly murder is discovered. During the episode, the CSI team attempts to solve the mystery of who committed the murder. Sunday, December 6: the 57th Annual League Officers’ Doubles Tournament, Plaza Lanes. Cost is $55 per team or $27.50 per bowler. Entries close November 22. This is open to all officers of men’s women’s and mixed winter and summer leagues sanctioned through the county. Entry forms are available in local bowling centers or on the association’s website (http://www.mcbanjbowling.com/). For more information contact tournament director Noel J. Colwell, 78C Buckingham Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 or call 862-221-2856.

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November 18 - 24, 2009

The Bowling Foundation to Dissolve Board New Directors Will Seek To Redefine The Foundation's Mission and Vision. ARLINGTON, Texas - The Bowling Foundation (TBF) board of directors voted to dissolve the current structure effective December 31, 2009. TBF's executive director Troy Greisen stepped down immediately following the vote. Program coordinator Jennifer Lee will remain as a paid staff member. The board cited a difficult economy and the need to become a more effective and efficient organization as a reason for its action. A new board consisting of BPAA Executive Director Steve Johnson, USBC Executive Director Stu Upson, Bowlers To Veterans Link Administrator Elizabeth Montanya, International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame Executive Director Bill Supper and a person to be appointed who will represent the interests of TBF partner Susan G. Komen Bowl For The Cure, will seek to redefine the foundation's mission and vision. The decision was reached after hours of discussion that focused on how best The Bowling Foundation can serve the bowling industry in light of the current economy. The board conceded its current volunteer structure with a paid executive director was not the most efficient model and agreed on the need to establish a new organization best suited to help established foundation partners such as Bowlers To Veterans Link and Susan G. Komen Bowl For The Cure. The foundation will continue its fund-raising efforts with any funds received and all monies already raised by TBF to be given as a grant to further the sport, particularly in the area of youth bowling. The decision will not affect the Flowers For The Living Award presented annually at Bowl Expo.

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Remembering John "Junior" Powell is so easy because rarely has there been such a bowling man for all seasons. He was a battle hardened combat marine before he was old enough to vote and later he combined that hard earned toughness with the love of life, people, and bowling that only ended when he was 84. A top bowler who loved competitive action in any form, whether he was betting a dinner on the outcome of a bowling match, the run of one of his race horses, the prospects of a new product or business venture including many bowling centers, he was a delight to know. You always knew he was there because he wasn't bashful when he had an opinion---and he always had an opinion. Powell was a pioneer in many bowling efforts, starting with his rating as one of the best scorers in the game, then as solid leader of the Fort Worth Panthers in the shaky National Bowling League, on to one of the most innovative tournament creators and operators, a bowling pro shop owner when there were few pros in the field, and an unmatched booster of worthy, new bowling products. "I can sell a dozen of anything." Junior once told me. He got no argument from me because he kept proving it. Later he got into the big, big time of business interests such as race horses among the world's best, restaurants, and the most up to date and finely run bowling centers that bore the name of backing and input of the legendary Don Carter.

He was the first to offer his talent and treasure to any worthy bowling cause—institutional or personal. At one time Powell was one of the keen minds who helped design a plan whereby the PBA would build bowling complexes in each of the PBA's then seven regions. Each would contains a bowling tournament section that also could be used for regular open play, clinics, seminars and constructed to perfectly house TV and other media and communications. The complex would also include up to date pro shops, restaurants and possibly space for other entertainments and business. And most of the positions could be filled by the then current or former bowling pros, giving them more opportunities than ever before. Unfortunately, a law suit filed by some of the players put a halt to the plans and a revival time never came again, but Powell's .effort and genius was evident to all. One of his greatest personal moments came when he was elected to the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame. It was one of the most well deserved selections and one of the most appreciated by any recipient of the honor. He long was an avid supporter of the Hall and its members, many of them close friends and attended all Hall functions until he became too ill to do so. He was a proud member of the Hall---but not as proud as the Hall and the sport were of him---the man of all bowling seasons who now has become a man of all bowling eternity.

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PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Lies’l Apgar 277-718

Joe Fosko 258

F. Zimmerman 242

MADISON, NJ – Lies’l Apgar topped the scoring in the Ladies Trio League firing a high game of 277 and a high series of 718. Marisa DelSordi hit 225, and Liz McKissock 179.

MADISON, NJ – Joe Fosko led the scoring in the Tuesday 400 Doubles League rolling the meetings high game of 258. Dan Pridham took high series posting a 244 game on the way to a 667, Greg Neff 242, and Oren Warter 660.

Jimmy Granato 247

MADISON, NJ – Frank Zimmerman led the scoring in the Thursday Mixed League firing a high game of 242. Scott West hit 237-645, Tom Schneyer 222, and Harry Franz 623. In the Union Recreation league Jane Inch posted a 201 game.

MADISON, NJ – Jimmy Granato paced the scoring in the Morris County Police & Fire League firing a high game of 247. Dan Pridham shot 246-667, Tom Kreder 246-663, and James Plate 654.

MADISON, NJ – In the Tuesday Ladies Handicap League Melinda Messinoe shot 238-192-614, Tracie Peterson 231, and Dot Cailleteau 193.

Scott West 692 MADISON, NJ – In the CMIL League, Scott West was the top roller when he shot the session high series of 692. Tom Lulewicz and Frank Petrock hit 268, and Jennifer Dunklin 231622.

Pete Timony 635 MADISON, NJ – Pete Timony led the scoring in the Reed League firing a high game of 256 for a high series of 635. Stephen Glulnk shot 253, and Doug Berry 247. In another session Dot Newsome shot 216, and Shawn Johnson 215.

Laura Russo 222 MADISON, NJ – Laura Russo blasted 222, Jon Russo 216, Joe Fosko 212, and Ed Mynarcyk 210 in the Pharma Plus League. In the Chatham Collisionettes League it was Jodi Bells rolling the hot ball tossing a 211 follwed by Maria Herbstoner 197, and Alice Bednarik 191. In another session Lori Pucek bowled a 203 game.

THE STARS AT STELTON Rob Lawless 753 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Rob Lawless topped the scoring in the Thursday Men’s League firing games of 258-267-227 for a high series of 753. Darnell Randolph shot 230-2582380726, Gary Wittmer 235-248235-718, Tom Sheehan 267, Lenny Mastrogiacoma and Mike Yunker 258.

Rob Lawless 721 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Rob Lawless led the scoring in the Classic League firing games of 238-244-239 for a high series of 721. Tom Mernagh hit 266, Shonda Darden 256, and Brian Vicidomini 243.

Gary Wittmer 705 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Gary Witttmer led the South Plainfield Mix League firing games of 254228-223 for a high series of 705. Barry Evelyn hit 269, Rich Pellegrino 267, Joe Solimani 256, and David Jara 247.

Melinda Messineo 614

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Ellis Jones 733 at Hy-Way Bowl UNION, NJ – Ellis Jones led the scoring in the Plau Post 91/Monday Nite Minor League at Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 235-248-250 for a high series of 733. Rick Ayers shot 267-224-234-725, Jose Vargas 212-239-235-686, and Ameer Goldinner 278.

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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS Jared Lopez 732

Jim Testa 708

Miguel Galloza 676

ROCKAWAY, NJ – In the Friday Nite Men’s League, Jared Lopez shot 268-226-238-732, Ken George 269, and Bill Ratliff 267. Jerry Szekula, Jr. rolled a 212 and Fred Driver 213 in the Friday Tri Mixed League.

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jim Testa led the scoring in the Mixed League firing games of 257-215-236 for a high series of 708. Walt Forrester hit 265, Keri May 246-242-215-703, Nidia Haneveld 243-224-236-703, and Sharon Bush 246.

ROCKAWAY, NJMiguel Galloza led the scoring in the Spanish-American Mixed League firing games of 278-199 for a high series of 676. Benny Nieves shot 278-660, and Julio Soto 244.

Jack Safkan 702

ROCKAWAY, NJ – John Zielinsky led the scoring in the Monday Early Birds League firing games of 241-205-211 for a high series of 657. John Nogrady hit 244, Peter Saladino 239, and Linda Poindexter 195.

Wayne Poverstein 741 ROCKAWAY, NJWayne Poverstein topped the scoring in the Thursday Nite Mixed League firing games of 279-233-229 for a high series of 741 Crabby Brown hit 234-213-207654, Danny Nykforuk 286, Maria Jankovitz 232, and Nidia Haneveld 223.

Joyce Hulbert 730 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Joyce Hulbert topped the scoring in the Lake Hiawatha Adult/Child. League firing games of 266-246218 for a high series of 730. Greg Lewis shot 259-223-212694, Randy Edwards 258-230203-691, and George Valerius 258-221-206-685.

Anthony Genovese 724 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Anthony Genovese led the scoring in the Monday Nite Mixed League firing games of 267-224-211 for a high series of 724. Ricky Exner shot 270-257-697, Ken George 268-200-225-693, and Judy Larick 196.

Jerry Szekula, Jr.606 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jerry Szekula, Jr. rolled 228-226-606, and Fred Driver 193 in the Friday Tri Mixed League.

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan led the scoring in the Friday Nite Men’s League firing games of 255-212-235 to end the session with the high series of 702. Eugene Opasnick hit 255-244687, James Beeh 247-204-236687, Chip Vincent 248-203-235686, Walt Taormina 257-214213-684, Bill Ratliff 259, Tim Panek 257, Pete Cascio and Ricky Exner 255.

Miek Potoski 706 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Mike Potoski led the scoring in the Tuesday Night Mixed League firing games of 254-237-215 for a high series of 706. Mike Patgruno hit 223, Louis Fontanella 223, Jim Ulm 221, and Linda Cordasco 212.

John Pezzino 699 ROCKAWAY, NJ – John Pezzino led the scoring in the County Tuesday Night Mixed League firing games of 278-214-207 for a high series of 699. Jesus Cruz shot 245-212-229686, Bill Ratliff and Rob Ewaskiew 258, and Sandy Turner 257-202-224-683

John Zielinsky 657

Ken George 616 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Ken George paced the scoring in the PBA Experience League firing games of 223-202 for a high series of 616. Tom Lulewicz shot 235, Michael Travaglio 219, and Larry Timpson and Erik Martin 216.

Bill Karpack 655 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Bill Karpack led the scoring in the NorBu Lodge League firing games of 234-218-203 for a high series of 655. Andy Frenzel shto 257, Andy Boyd 235, Marie van Treuren 213, and Rachel West 299.

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Rose Lada 687

Michael Morris 659

HOPELAWN, NJ – Rose Lada led the scoring in the Saturday Nite Mixed League firing games of 235-254 for a high series of 687. Steve Kertesz shot 215-231-234680, Lenny Gonzalez 218-256661, Rich Nicholls 212-226-635, and Ricky Smith 203-206-603.

HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael Morris led the NJ Turnpike League firing 237-249-659. Tommy Giamo hit 201-241-613, Drew Rucinski 268, and Adrian Ali 231. In the Garden State Mixed Sean Williams hit 222-212-626, Richard Bienvenue 278-623, Bill Slattery 202-266-620, and Dennis Mega 202-223-619. In the John Baginsky rolled 206226-258-690.

D. DeBenedetto 671 HOPELAWN, NJ – Dan DeBenedetto led the scoring in the Monday Madness League firing games of 212-204-255 for a high series of 671. Greg Nagy hit 233-223-639, and Denise Collins 207-207. In the Academy Women’s League Debbie Nigro hit 204, and Jill Szostak 202.

Brian Schwal 674 HOPELAWN, NJ – Brian Schwal led the scoring in the Tuesday Nite Trios League firing games of 225204-245 for a high series of 674. Diane Hermann hit 225-25-642, Benjamin Sheedy 212-223-620, Anthony Buffardi 206-235-616, and Ryan Kirkland 221-607.

Ralph Doerfler 648 HOPELAWN, NJ – Ralph Doerfler led the Atlantic City Trios League firing games of 203246 for a high series of 648. Bob Joseph shot 209-235-605, and Ernesto Cabrera 240-601.

Walter Malecki 669 HOPELAWN, NJ – Walter Malecki topped the scoring in the His & Hers League firing 202236-231 for a high series of 669. Michael Holocka shot 205-267649, Joe Hayes, Jr. 215-220-205640, and Andy Shafer 211-207207-625.

Landau Twins, Andresen, Rollins Hot at Holiday By Vince Albrecht Oakland, NJ – Nothing like a pin-friendly house to snap fine young bowlers from earlier below-average outings in the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League. Holiday Bowl provided the venue for the strong comebacks of all seven “600+” performers in Sunday afternoon’s matchups. Ryan Landau led the onslaught with 246-236-693 while his brother Kyle added 257-225-677. Even so, their combined efforts weren’t enough to keep Holiday Bowl II from dropping two close games to Fair Lawn II, largely due to 13-year-old Jake Rollins’ explosive 257 in the finale. Jake, who added a 219 as part of his 654 threesome, had ample support from anchor Jaylin Floyd’s 235-618. Elsewhere, having acknowledged that he had somewhat been in a funk the first three weeks, 17-year-old Rob Andresen capped a 681 set with the day’s best single, a 269; only a buried tenth frame “stone 7-pin” kept Rob from possibly going “out the door” with a 290. Teammates’ Rachel Kammen and Kevin Macchia came through with 199 and 192 respectively as Holiday I earned seven points for its first match win of the season. Isiah Tolbert had a 208 and 14-year-old Deandre Lightly bounced back with a 210 as Fair Lawn I leapfrogged from fourth to first place by sweeping Bowler City whose best came from Ray Geller 225,202 and Stacy Fernandez 213. Rounding out the afternoon’s action, Montvale II came from behind to stop rival Montvale I, 5-2. Leading the victors was 14-year-old Bobby McCarthy totaling 231,201-613, young Matt Hauser adding 208 and anchor Bryan Kist a 202. Montvale I had stellar efforts from Ryan Cauwels 228-201-620 and Brian Galbraith 247-590. When the smoke cleared at Holiday, fourteen bowlers had combined for 22 deuces, significantly changing the high score leader-board.

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Rob Byrd 760 At Parkway Elmwood Park, NJ –Rob Byrd led all pin attackers with scores of 277-235-248 en route to a high series of 760 in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes. Mark Marton rolled 269-739 followed by Rich Miller Sr. with 268-683, Jim Viola 278-683, Mike Guglielmino 244-682, Roy Castelein 290-681, Mike Aiellos 247-673, Kurt Fritsch 264-669, John Lord 259-669, Rich DeLorenzo Jr. 226-663, Joe Donnarumma 237-662, Scott Koenig 249-656, and Bill Scrivens rolling 234-652.

Bryan Kist Tops Montvale Juniors By Dennis O'Flaherty MONTVALE, NJ - Bryan Kist led the Montvale Junior Singles with a 665 series, highlighted by games of 266 and 208. Also scoring well were Brian O'Flaherty, with a 265 game in a 635 series, Brian Galbraith tossed a 235 game, Jon Frantin 223, Mike Wuhrman 210, Eric Sibbald 198, Rob Grippo 190 and Billy Olszewski 186. In the Strikers league Jamie Mager shot a 147, Chris Macchione rolled a 146, Shannon Rossi had a 133 and Sydney Ficarota scored 99. The Power Preps saw big games from Colin Hanrahan pitching 133 and 126 and Eric Skoog tossed a 124.

Demetris Crum Theo La Sure 299 At Hanover EAST HANOVER, NJ - Frank Fiscello made the highlight list when he converted the 7-10 split Thursday night in the West Morris Men's League At Hanover Lanes. He hit the 10 pin on the right making it bounce off the mat, hit the back pad and bounced forward to knock over the 7 pin. But it was Demetris Crum and Theo La Sure taking the spotlight when they both shot 299 games. Demetris shot his near perfecto between games of 233 and 246 to lead the session’s nine 700 series’ with a 768. Other 700 sets were tallied by Theo La Sure rolling a 732 followed by Antonio Hickel with 727, Paul Douvas 723, Mike Diamond 714, Matthew Graham 714, Mark Carmen 709, Richard Shue 706 and Guy Wallach 700.

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