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Stacy Ricker Met Bowler of the Year at Chuck Coslet Blasted 300-300-858 Bowl East Coast Bowling Centers Convention OAKLAND, NJ –AtChuckHoliday Coslet added a 258 game to finish with a ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – gles, 1st place in the Bergen Stacy Ricker received the County Queens, owns the Metropolitan Bowling Writers New Jersey State Inter County Association(MBWA) Met High Series with a 700 and all Bowler of the year award durthis was accomplished in just ing the MBWA awards lunchthe past year. The and a long eon that they were honored to list of career titles and honors. share with the International In 1997, she was inducted Bowling Museum and Hall of into the Passaic County Fame, as a highlight of the Women’s Bowling East Coast Bowling Centers Association Hall for Superior Convention. Performance, and in June this Stacy began bowling at 9 year she was inducted in to the years old when her mom Bergen County USBC Ron DeRoxtra photo Women’s signed her up for her first Bowling league where she bowled as a Stacy Ricker receives female Metropolitan Association for Superior perBowler of the Year award from publisher Dan bantam in Wayne NJ, and has McDonough at the ECBCC. formance, in October Stacy been bowling ever since. was inducted into the New In 1998, Stacy suffered a shoul- and right-handed in two separate Jersey State Women’s Hall of der injury that should have put leagues until completely recov- Fame for Superior performance her bowling career on hold, but ered. and just last week at the interThis past year Stacy boasted a county tournament Stacy was loving the game too much to give it up, Stacy taught herself to bowl 233.03 average and has a career presented the New Jersey State left-handed and achieved a high six 300 games to her credit and a Women’s High Average award for game of 256 and a high series of lifetime high series of 845 that her 233 average. On December 5, 659 as a lefty. At the end of her she earned last season. This sea- 2009 Stacy will marry David 7th year as a lefty, Stacy finished son Stacy earned 1st place All Valerius another accomplished with an average of 178. Events in the New Jersey State bower and soon to be her permaEventually bowling left-handed Tournament , 1st place in the nent partner. New Jersey State 600 Club sin-

had a very impressive scoring session and earned top game and set honors in the Pops Coslet Memorial League at Holiday Bowl blasting a duplicate 300 that is a pair of 300 games then

very high series of 858. Butch Mathews posted a 268 game followed by Byran Guelph rolling a 266 game, Bob Fredrick shot 613, Chuck Wassmer 233, and Linda Humes 200.

Dennis Mega 300 at Majestic HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Mega strung twelve strikes in a row at the right time for a 300 game to earn high honors in the Garden State Mixed League at Majestic Lanes.

Doro Sperantzas shot 278-257725, Sal Angotti 223-254-207667, Ed Pawlowski 235-204-214653, Nick Viverito 246-212-638, and Jose Medina 201-203-232636.

Walt Taormina 300 at Rockaway ROCKAWAY, NJ – Walt Taormina earned top honors in the Foursome League at Rockaway Lanes firing perfect with a 300 game then added games of 247

and 222 for a high series of 769. Miguel Galloza shot 265-247704, Steve Dickman 240-226-229695, and Nancy Piechocki 211.

Monmouth County Women Excel In NJS USBC WBA High Five

Wendy Sue Hurling Inducted into Hall of Fame WEST ORANGE, NJ - Wendy Sue Hurling, Montclair, NJ, was inducted into the Essex County United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Women’s Bowling Association for Superior Performance at a ceremony at Pal’s Cabin in West Orange. Hurling began her sanctioned league bowling in 1975, carried an average of 185 or better through the late 70s and 80s, a time when Wendy Sue Hurling those numbers were hard to achieve for most women bowlers. fied to represent Essex County in Hurling earned many Essex the New Jersey State Annual “Top County Women’s Titles, with 5” Tournament, in competition XXXxxx championships for High Games, with women bowlers boasting the Singles, Doubles and All events, highest averages in the State’s 13 and boasts multiple series of 650 associations. or better, many games of 275 or In her acceptance speech Wendy better and five 700 or better series, Sue said that she was blessed to all of which are recognized by the receive the recognition, and NJ State and the Women’s recalled many memories of her International Bowling Congress early development in bowling. (WIBC), now the USBC. She actually started bowling in In addition, Hurling was one of 2nd grade. Her mother was not Essex County’s Top 5 women aware, but once a week at bowlers for 5 years (1979, 1985, lunchtime, Wendy Sue would 1987, 1991 and 1992), and quali- leave Montclair’s Hillside XXX

Elementary School and go down the street to Bell Clair Lanes. She would use $.25 of the $1.00 she had for lunch to order French Fries and a glass of water with the remaining $.75 used to rent shoes and bowl one game. This became a weekly ritual. Hurling continued to bowl after entering Montclair High School, however there was no high school bowling program back then and so she heightened her bowling skills by joining organized leagues and the rest is history. She talked about how “the game has changed tremendously. The lanes and equipment are different”, but believes that it still provides a common bond that only bowlers can understand. She added that it was through bowling that she came to appreciate the meaning of good sportsmanship, along with developing much patience and discipline. Wendy Sue Hurling currently bowls in two leagues and finished the 200809 season with a 197 average.

The Monmouth County Championship team: Front row: Captain, Margaret Taylor and Diane MacLeod and in the back row are Dotti Artale, Leslie Bohn, Kathy Karinja and Valerie Cacace. The New Jersey State United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Women’s Bowling Association High Five Tournament was won by the Monmouth County Women’s Bowling Association. The event that is contested among the top five bowlers by average from each of the fifteen associations in the state of New Jersey and was held on November 15, 2009, at Finnigan's Bowling Center in Lakewood, Ocean County, NJ. The Monmouth team, captained by Margaret Taylor, reigned supreme as Valerie Cacace tallied scores of 156-162-202-520 followed by Diane MacLeod tossing 209-192-245-646, Kathy Karinja 202-217-199-618, Leslie Bohn 227-218-202-647 and captain, Margaret Taylor rolling perfect with a 300 game and adding a 268 and 278 to finish with a very impressive 846 high series.

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Joan Taylor ’s Ten Pin Rap.... Where do we start? We have an 800 series, specifically his 12th sanctioned 800, an 18th 300 game (the same guy), and a 299 for a woman. Not sure if he would bowl again, Jack Safkan, Rockaway, is back. He had an injury last season and needed elbow surgery in March to remove a partially torn tendon on both sides of his elbow. He says he missed three months of bowling last year and did not even touch a ball until August. “The elbow is doing great and I have no lasting effects of the surgery.” And so in the Rockaway Foursome League at Rockaway Lanes, Jack rolled his 12th sanctioned 800 series, an 813. Jack bowls in two leagues per week and is averaging 231 in the Rockaway Foursome league. He followed up about a week later with his 18th 300 game using the Total NV. He is married, and he and his wife of nearly 2 years, Lisa, have a son, Michael, 19 months. Rachel West, 31, rolled a 299 game in the Nor Bu Lodge League at Rockaway Lanes. She used to be a recreational bowler, until she was asked to join the league 8 years ago. Non-lodge members are permitted, and so she joined this “fun, non-money league. My team has taken first place for seven consecutive years,” she said. She has only put in 9 games this season, as she was out with a foot injury, which necessitated surgery. She had been out for 6 weeks and came back to a nearly perfect game, besting her career high of 256. Was she nervous? Of course! “I was fine until the tenth frame. With the first ball, the pins just flopped down. Then I turned around. I wanted to tell everybody to go back and sit down. The next ball was pretty solid, but the final ball came in a little high and I left a ten pin, which happens often.” West and her husband, Jonathan, live in Landing with their 10month-old son, Jonathan Jr. “So bowling has become my night out,” she laughed. ******************** Sunday, December 6: the 57th Annual League Officers’ Doubles Tournament, Plaza Lanes. Cost is $55 per team or $27.50 per bowler. Entries close today. 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.mcba-njbowling.com/). For more information contact tournament director Noel J. Colwell, 78C Buckingham Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 or call 862-221-2856. *************** July 30-Aug. 1, 1020: Tenth Annual Pro Image Bowling Camp. Total cost is $615.25. Reserve by December 31 and receive a $50 discount. A deposit of $325 guarantees a spot in the camp, with balance due by July 9. For more information, contact Pro Image Bowling at 973-625-5554.

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If you don’t think women have been given a bad time over the years, read on, dear hearts. And remember, women bowlers were among the first in any field to become liberated. The 1914 edition of Spalding’s “How To Bowl” books, one of its “Red Cover Series” of Athletic Handbooks notes that bowling is a good sport for women” “It is really astonishing how many women have taken to bowling. When the sport received its first boom it was at once said that it was strictly a game for the masculine sex. Since then, however, there has been a wonderful change. Women have not only taken to the sport, but women’s clubs, and women’s tournaments have sprung up everywhere like mushrooms over night.” A prominent woman bowler of the day had this to say, “As a means of passing the long winter evenings, the game is both healthful and enjoyable. No exercise is more invigorating; it brings to the eye a sparkle, and a glow to the cheek. In addition to the benefits derived from the muscular exertion, there is also the healthful excitement of the contest and the sociability which the game promotes. “I do not know of an instance of a girl, who, having learned the game, has willingly given it up for any other form of amusement. Before learning to bowl, I was a great card player, whist, euchre, pedro, and the rest; now I very seldom touch a card. All of the spare time that I can find is spent in bowling or coaching some inexperienced player.” Then she went on to say these unflattering things, “Women are hard to teach. When you show a man where he can better his playing, as a general rule he accepts the suggestion. A woman rarely ever does, and that is the reason, probably, why women are not, as close, as good bowlers as men. “You can tell her, illustrate what you are saying, prove your point conclusively, and she will admit it. Then some inward feeling prohibits her

from carrying out what she knows to be the right. You may call it stubbornness, or whatever you like, but all women are that way, more or less, and they cannot help it. “To some, one way is as good as another. Their idea is to fling the ball down the alley. If it goes into the gutter or only takes off the seven or ten pin, they blame the alley, the pins, the boys, in fact everything but themselves. That is where the fault is most often to be found. It’s the woman behind the ball that is responsible.” Here are the tips for the 1914 bowler: …”A woman should dress properly. A short walking skirt, shirt waist and low heeled shoes make an excellent combination. Every garment should fit loosely, and allow freedom of action to all the muscles.” …”It is essential that a heavy ball should be used, the fifteen pound ball, the heaviest made for women. Of course, the beginner should start with a small one, and increase the size gradually.” (Note: In those days wooden balls were still being used and bowling balls, wooden or rubber, came in different sizes) …”All bowlers should look at the alleys when delivering the ball; at the exact spot it is desired to hit. No more than three steps should be used in delivery. Do not crook the arm but allow the weight of the ball to keep it hanging straight. Swing the ball as near the body

as possible and keep it moving in a straight line.” …”Stoop as near to the alleys as possible, so the ball glides away from you. A ball should never be lofted or thrown down the alley. It should leave the players hand without any perceptible noise.” …”Confidence is half the victory in any game, and it is especially so in bowling. Luck is also a factor, and a bowler who believes in luck, and goes at the pins with confidence, will probably make good scores, where the least hesitancy or lack or nerve will cause an awful slump.” …”Deliver the ball with the wrist perfectly straight and with the left foot in front down the center of the alley. Do not try to curve the ball, as unless you have sufficient speed it will curve naturally to the right or left. After you have mastered the delivery and become more accurate, you will secure better results by starting from the right hand corner of the alley.” Some of those tips of more than 90 years ago are not bad at all, and would still hold up well today. I can’t say the same for the catty references to women and their personalities. One thing for sure, women have long been deep into bowling, and it wasn’t nearly the so called bad sport it is so often made out to be. And without women, it never would have grown up to be the sport and pastime it came to be.

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THE LEADERS AT LEVITTOWN - NORTH 217, Pat Curatolo 211, and Debbie Cruz 210.

John Miano 290 LEVITTOWN, NY – John Miano topped the scoring in the Monday Men’s Tavern League firing a high game of 290. Dominick Gallina shot 289-279, Joe McLaughlin 280-267-752, Darren Barlow 279-266, Steve Rapp 267, Troy Kelly 266, Bruce Dargie 279-278-761, Bob Considine 278, ray Toscano 269, Greg Gardellis 268, and Paul DeVito 266.

Steve Lucchi 709 LEVITTOWN, NY – Steve Lucchi paced the scoring in the Thursday Early Mix League firing 267-241 for a high series of 709. Timmy O’Toole bowled 258236-707, Joe Librizzi 246-238700, Joe Castro 246, Paul Braithwaite 236, and Pat Cinotti 226.

Cathy Wheat 695 LEVITTOWN, NY – Cathy Wheat topped the Monday Ladies Trios League tossing 259-241 for a 695 high set. Lisa Alvino shot 223-236, Kathy Mottola 213, Susie Lew 217, and Laurajean Ballon 212.

Tom Parisi 279 LEVITTOWN, NY – Tom Parisi led the Wednesday Hicksville Elks League firing a high game of 279 followed by Dick Golinski, Bill Condon, and Tony Dominick rolling 234, and Lois Gillis with a 200 game.

FINAL FRAME Two-time PBA Tour titlist Darlyee Cox Dies SEATTLE, Wash. (Nov. 18, 2009) -- Two-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour champion Darylee Cox of Centralia, Wash., died Wednesday at age 72. Cox was a topflight bowler in the Northwest and he defeated two of PBA’s all-time greats in winning his titles. In the 1962 Silver Lanes Open in Spokane, Wash., as an amateur he defeated Harry Smith in the final game of the tournament for the title, and in 1963, he won the Portland PBA Open by defeating Billy Hardwick in the final game. According to long-time friend Gary Cooper, Cox died of respiratory failure as a result of complications from lung cancer.

Joe Turchiano 673

Joe Marsiello 232

LEVITTOWN, NY – Joe Turchiano led the scoring in the Monday Lu Hi Mixed League pitching games of 247-236 for a high series of 673. Jane Lottes hit 205, and Janet Schaub 202.

LEVITTOWN, NY – Joe Marsiello rolled 232, Michael Sala 226-603, Bob Sandkuhl 216-224, Ray Wilson 220, Bill Steele 212, Charlie Demarest 210, Sal White 205, and Louise Rauch 202 in the Monday Seniors League.

Vito Errico 247

Millie Mistretta 220

LEVITTOWN, NY –Vito Errico rolled 247, Willie Enteman 237, and Debbie Enteman 239 in the Tuesday Nassau/Suffolk Bakers .

Anne Zajack 233

LEVITTOWN, NY – In the Wednesday Ladies of the Morning League Millie Mistretta rolled 220, Kathleen Puckhaber 212, and Ellen Dippel 203.

LEVITTOWN, NY – Anne Zajack rolled a high game of 233 in the Tuesday Meadow Ladies League. Christine Schacht shot 232, Cristina Olson 218, Freeda Amon

LEVITTOWN, NY – Melinda Blaney rolled 225, Allison Proctor 219, and Linda Pitre 204 in the Wednesday PM Ladies League.

Melinda Blaney 225

November 25 - December 1, 2009

Preston R. Kirk Event Sunday The Essex County USBC BA will honor Preston R. Kirk on his retirement from the association after Forty years of service. The gala event will be this Sunday, December 29, 2009 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are still available for only $40

Call John Colgate at 973-338-9392

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LUMBER LIQUIDATORS PBA TOUR STOP IN MEDFORD, OREGON CANCELLED SEATTLE, Wash. (Nov. 13, 2009) – The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour’s scheduled tournament in Medford, Ore., Jan. 4-10, has become a casualty of the national economic slump. “The Professional Bowlers Association regrets to announce Lava Lanes in Medford will be unable to host the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles event in 2010,” said PBA Commissioner and CEO Fred Schreyer. “It’s an unavoidable situation, and it’s too late in the planning process to find a host center to replace Medford.” Schreyer said the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles will be moved to Brunswick

Zone-Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge, Colo., Feb. 15-21, where it will replace the previously-announced Gemini Championship. The cancellation also will mean a minor re-scheduling of the PBA Tour’s 2009-10 ESPN television schedule. The tape-delayed finals of the Pepsi Red, White and Blue Open presented by the United States Bowling Congress will be moved from Jan. 3 to Medford’s Jan. 10 date. Schreyer said a decision on the Jan. 3 air date will be made after discussions with ESPN.

LIGBT Major Event At Babylon Thanksgiving Weekend The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) will be holding a two-day event at AMF Babylon on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29. The scratch tournament will have guaranteed top prizes of $3,000-1st and $1,500-2nd while the 210 and under handicap tournament features guaranteed prizes of $1,5001st and $750-2nd. Despite the big prizes the scratch entry fee is only $100 and the handicap entry fee is $60. Both the scratch and handicap tournaments will feature squads that have 3-games of qualifying with 1 in 8 advancing to the finals and 1 in 4 cashing EACH squad. There are two major differences between the scratch and handicap events: In the scratch tournament two separate divisions are used; 49 and under/senior (50+). In the 210 and under event all scoring includes 90% handicap of 210.

In both the scratch and handicap events all squad leaders will receive 1 bye in the finals while the daily leaders earn 2 byes. The finals, which will be held on Sunday at 7pm, will feature an elimination format (beat half-thefield) with everyone winning more money each round they advance. The lanes will be stripped and reoiled before the finals and before the first qualifying squad each day. Bowlers looking to save money can do so by purchasing the Marathon Entry. For only $395 a scratch bowler can bowl all 5 squads! The handicap Marathon Entry is only $240 and that also gets you in all 5 squads. It’s like getting one squad for FREE! The LIGBT is encouraging bowlers to compete in the two Saturday squads by offering the following incentive; scratch bowlers that enter the 5pm squad get $25 off the 7pm squad while

handicap bowlers get $20 off. Another way to save money is to bring bowlers with you to the tournament. For every scratch bowler that joins the LIGBT you get $20 off your first entry. For every new handicap bowler you bring with you saves you $10 off your first entry. There is no limit to the number of bowlers you may recruit so you can wind up bowling for FREE if you bring enough new members. You can pre-register now for the Thanksgiving event by going to www.ligbtour.com. You can also sign up by calling the tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464. Walk-in entries are welcomed. Please arrive at Babylon 30 minutes prior to the squad you want to bowl. The LIGBT is sponsored by Columbia 300, Etonic, Kegel, Digital Motion, CLS Custom Upholsterers, and CYA Action Funwear.

Jay Gould 300 at N. Arlington NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Jay Gould blasted a 300 game in the Sunday Morning Trio League at North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome. Jose Cabrera, Jr. rolled 279-783, Anil Gajadar 279-769, Jay Judowski 268-754, Dennis Delpome 269-743, Pete Honan 258-737, Jim Giancarlo 259-730, Lewis Managault 277-719, and Stephanie Collins 258-709.

Ray Smarsh 795 at Carolier NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Ray Smarsh topped the scoring in the Middlesex County Major League at Zone Carolier Lanes firing games of 249-279-267 for a high series of 795. Josh Germain rolled 278-267-248-793, Bill Daunno 239-247-279-765, AJ Tkaczuk 258-259-237-754, Greg Tobias 279-236-233-748, Bruce Camp 278-244-226-748, Jimmy Demarco 222-247-277-746, TJ Vangorden 216-234-286-736, and JD Santalucia 2592-45-231-735.

Doc Cummings, Philip Lambert Roll 300 at North Levittown Lanes LEVITTOWN, NY – Doc Cummings and Philip Lambert each tallied twelve strikes in a row for a 300 game while bowling in the Thursday Expressway Glass Trios League at North Levittown Lanes. Bruce Nielson came close to perfection when he shot a game 299. Charlie Brown rolled 290, Al Spano 288, Jenn Misiano 264, Anna Bell 258-732, Frank Manetta, Sr. 289, and Anthony D’Elia posted a 287 game en route to an 800 set.

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THE STARS AT STELTON Ronald Alberti 770

Glenn Willston 268

Bob Sansone 710

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Ronald Alberti was the scoring leader in the Thursday Men’s League firing 278-268-224 for a high series of 770. Rich Funk shot 279-269-202750, Nate Holiday 260-234-217711, Thomas Regan and Peter Mesa 279, Joey Neverowicz 275, Don Jackson 267, and Bill Brunner 259.

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Glenn Willston topped the scoring in the Classic League firing a high game of 268. Tom Mernagh shot 266, Gordon McNelly 258, Paul Fair and Brian Bicidomini 257, Al Williams 246256, and Garry Wittmer 246.

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Bob Sansone paced the scoring in the Thursday Men’s League firing games of 229-258-223 for a 710 series. Pete Mesa shot 235-245-230710, Bob Sartin 236-247-225-708, Fran Vitelli 2382-38-229-705, Thomas Regan 258-210-233-701, and Mike Perullo 246-241-213700.

Mike Bizarro 759 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mike Bizarro led the scoring in the Friday Leftovers League bowling 225289-245 for a 759 high set. Nate Holiday shot 222-216-245683, Parthenia White 222-234210-666, Jeff Byers 244, and Preston Lewis 240. In the Seniors League, Lyman Hogue shot 256. Carole Morgan hit 265 in the Wednesday Women’s Handicap League.

Rob Lawless 278 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Rob Lawless topped the scoring in the Classic League firing a high game of 278. Glenn Willston shot 267, Tom Sheehan 266, Rob Pelicane and Geroge Figgs each rolled 255.

Daniel Nagy 724 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Daniel Nagy led the Wednesday AT&T League pitching 244-246-234 for a high series of 724. Mel Fowler shot 247-248-222717, Tom Aussem 248, Mike Peterson and Jon Devita 247, Mike Copola and Matt Devita 247, and Bill Giaretta 245.

AT PLAZA Alex Collins 762 MADISON, NJ – Alex Collins led the Tuesday Early Men’s League firing a 268 for a high 762 set. Steve Lindsey shot 279-761, Tom Stellingwerf 279-753, Frank Stampone 257-738, Scott Merwede 729, and Al Dodd 258718.

Chuck Coslet 748 MADISON, NJ – Chuck Coslet led the scoring in the Wednesday Early Mixed League firing a 276 game for a high series of 748. Dave Valerius shot 739, Keith Cienki 256-708, Joe Serico 658, and Linda Humes 225-607.

Tim Scottt 730 MADISON, NJ – Tim Scott led the scoring in the Saturday JuniorMajor League firing games of 256-256 for a high series of 730. Kyle Landau shot 260-722, Kevin Macchia 236-632, and Tyler Blind 604.

Morris Lucky 715 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Morris Lucky rolled 225-267-223-715, Jessica Graf 234, and Pat Pecchia 201 in the Piscataway Triples League.

Matt Devita 710 PISCATAWAY, NJ- Matt Devita led the Wednesday AT&T League tossing 258-224-228 for a high series of 710. Phil Pron shot 219-235-254-708, Mel Fowler 277, Mark Grossman 256-231, Robert Bressler 257, and Ken Dzurilla 253. Corey Cigas shot 259 and Shawn Weber 156 in the Friday Juniors League.

Tony Bomentre 710 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Tony Bomentre led the scoring in the South Plainfield Mix League firing games of 255-203-252 for a high series of 710. David Jara shot 223-231-243697, and Eric Metrokotsas 253.

Paul Perioli 264 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Paul Perioli led the Tuesday AT&T League rolling games of 264 and 248. Vinnie Milazzo hit 244-245, Mark Gruber 237, and Mike Peterson 236-226.

Ron Johnson 707 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Ron Johnson rolled 225-225-257-707, and Kenny Walker 240-258 in the South Plainfield Mix League.

Henry Pakosz 704 PISCATAWAY, NJ –In the He’s and She’s League Henry Pakosz shot 248-237-219-704, and Kent Johnson 267-246. Kathie Speziale rolled 223, Ginny O’Brien 206, and Dolly Dicenso 202 in the Charlie’s Angels League.

Bryan Hans 703 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Bryan Hans rolled 222-214-267-703, Chris DeDomenic 266, and Kelly Wilson 234 in the Central NJ Bowling League. In the Metuchen Golf & Country Club League Sue Shevlin shot 231, and Grace Hammasfahr 205.

Corey Cigas 246 PISCATAWAY, NJ – In the Friday Juniors League, Corey Cigas rolled 246-225, and Shawn Weber 166.

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Greg Work 712 at Wallington WALLINGTON, NJ - Greg Work had high series 712, and a 274 high game Tuesday Late 4-Man League at AMF Wallington Lanes John Janor also shot a 700 series followed by Paul Tortorici with 695, Damon Thornton 683, Matt Gettler 683, Ed Biggy 681 and Jeremy Rybak 670.

Rich Shanley Tops OLV By Al Smetana WAYNE, NJ - Rich Shanley was the leader of the pack with his 236648 series in the Our Lady of the Valley Bowling League T-Bowl II but high game went to Tom Maloney tossing a 257 en route to a 638. Mark Galliano bowled 232-647 followed by Jeff Dudas with 224-637, Marty Hansen 245-635, Wayne Wallace 246-609, and Jim Shaver rolled a 244 game.

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Duke Wins PBA Cheetah Championship For 33rd Career Title ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Norm Duke added another milestone to his Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame career by capturing the PBA Cheetah Championship at Thunderbowl Lanes for his 33rd career title. Duke, who now ranks fifth on the list of PBA all-time title winners behind Walter Ray Williams Jr. (46), Earl Anthony (43) and Mark Roth and Pete Weber (34 each), ended an incredible run by challenger Ryan Ciminelli of Buffalo, N.Y., to win their best-of-sevengame championship match, 4-1. The 23-year-old Ciminelli, a non-exempt player, led the Qualifying Round to get into the 72-man tournament field. He then led both rounds of qualifying and won best-of-sevengame matches against Hall of Famer Brian Voss, four-time Tour champion Ryan Shafer and PBA Tour rookie Derek Sapp to advance to the title match. Against the 45-year-old Duke, Ciminelli won the first game, 226-212, but the Clermont, Fla., veteran then took control, winning the next four matches, 236-228, 257-213, 236-193, and 258-205. “If Ryan would have gotten a 2-0 edge on me, I don’t know if I could have come back,” Duke said. “The lanes were changing and you really had to keep up with it. Being down by 42 (pins) at one point in that second game, I didn’t know if I could have turned it around if I had lost.” After a first-round bye on his side of the single-elimination match play bracket, Duke defeated Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Chris Barnes to earn his berth in the championship match. “For me it’s like tennis. You have to attack every opponent differently,” Duke said. “With Ryan being left-handed I had a fresh condition on the right side of the lane which was an advantage for me.” Ciminelli, who had little trouble carrying corner pins on pocket hits throughout the tournament, ran into a pair where he had trouble kicking out the 7 pin. “I had trouble carrying on this pair of lanes in a side tournament before this tournament started,” Ciminelli said “but I thought it might have been just a unique situation. “I was pretty calm going into the championship match and started out making good shots, but after a while I couldn’t carry,” he added. “I tried everything I could to get rid of the 7 pin, but nothing worked.” Duke earned $25,000 for his victory. Ciminelli earned $13,000 and his best Tour finish. NOTE: The Cheetah Championship was the first PBA Tour event ever to incorporate a best-of-seven-game title match.

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Williams Wins PBA Motor City Open For Record 46th Career Title PBA’s all-time titles leader extends victory streak To 17 consecutive seasons ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Walter Ray Williams Jr. has already ventured into territory no bowler in history has seen, but when he rallied to defeat Chris Barnes, 238-230, and win the Professional Bowlers Association’s Motor City Open at Thunderbowl Lanes, he broke new ground even for himself. Williams, who turned 50 on Oct. 6, won a record 46th title in a PBA Tour career that began in 1983, and he extended his PBA record for winning at least one title to 17 consecutive seasons. The Ocala, Fla., resident, who is now eligible to bowl on the PBA Senior Tour, threw seven strikes and converted four single-pin spares in the Motor City Open finals. Barnes, with strikes on seven of his first eight shots, left the 3-6-9-10 in the ninth frame and failed to convert the spare, giving Williams the lead for the first time in the title match. Then, needing a double and eight pins in the 10th frame to overtake Williams, Barnes left a 7 pin on his first shot. “I left a lot of nine counts,” Williams said. “In the first frame, I threw a great shot and left a ringing 10 pin. The one I left in the third frame (a 6 pin), I pinched the shot a little left, but I’ll throw the ball the same way every time after leaving ringing 10s. Sometimes you’ll strike, sometimes not. Fortunately today I didn’t get too many taps.” The title match was a strike-fest compared to the earlier matches, when conditions were challenging. Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., needed a late strike surge to escape Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, S.C., 201-169, in the opening match. O’Neill then got lined up and blew past Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., 257-224. But as the lane conditions changed, the transition caught up to O’Neill in the semifinal match, when Barnes out-lasted him, 183-169, to set up a title match between the top two qualifiers in the event. Barnes made a critical adjustment to find the pocket in championship contest, but Williams had an even better answer. “At one time in my career, I was 0-9 on TV,” Williams said, “but things turned around. For a long time, I couldn’t do anything right. Since things turned around, TV has been going good for me.” “I keep saying one more (title), and now it’s 46,” he laughed. “Winning a tournament is the best thing in the world, but you never know when it’s going to be the last one.”

SPORTS REPORTER

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Vincent Babcock 759

Brian Lynch 738

Rob Morris 690

HOPELAWN, NJ – 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.

HOPELAWN, NJ – 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.

HOPELAWN, NJ – Rob Morris took the spotlight in the Friday Nite Mixed League pitching 205279-206 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.

Rich Maddock 733 HOPELAWN, NJ – Rich Maddock topped the scoring in the Knights of Columbus League firing games of 211-255-267 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 HOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Herber topped the scoring in the Gemini Towing League bowling 200-256255 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. In the Winter Senior Citizen League Rich Rowley shot 212590.

Joe Herber 706 HOPELAWN, NJ – 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 HOPELAWN, NJ – Rocco Fortunato was the leader the Family League firing games of 214-223-254 for a high series of 691. Sal Angotti hit 216-218-204-638, Steve Venito 237-203-633, Al Patrick 204-225-609, and Eric Applegate 212-604.

Paul Douvas 299 at Hanover HANOVER, NJ - Jack Milne tossed games of 261-232-258 for a 751 while rolling in the Morris County Thursday Night Men's League at Hanover Lanes. Paul Douvas posted a near perfect 299 game along with games of 215 and 236 for a 750 set followed by James Joyner 741 (269), and Leroy Cook 741 (259) all blasted 700 series.

Mike Wuhrman Tops Montvale Juniors By Dennis O'Flaherty MONTVALE, NJ - Mike Wuhrman lead the scoring for the Montvale Junior Singles with games of 236-205-204 for a 646 series. Billy Olzewski shot a 226 game, Bryan Kist had games of 220 and 212, Brian O'Flaherty 217, Eric Sibbald 204 and 196, and Jon Frantin rolled a 201. In the Strikers league, Kristian Burke bowled a 183, while Jamie Mager shot 153, Jillian Holmsen 140, Lauren Folkers 139 and Sidney Ficarotta shot a 123. For the Power Preps, Colin Hanrahan shot a 116, Jordan Friedman shot 85 and Noah Goldberg had an 80 game.

Will Blanco Tops N. Arlington Juniors By Vince Albrecht 10/23/09 North Arlington, NJ – The Cardinals’ Will Blanco exploded from the gate with 243, enough to earn him this week’s Junior Bowler of the Week while contesting in the Friday Adult-Junior Doubles action. The Redbirds still lost two of three to Nick Gavron’s pace-setting S.A.S. duo. Juicy got by Team Awesome, 5-2 behind bantam Chris McBride who matched his season high 151 single. Nicole Fonseca led the junior girls with two above-average games as Café Tra-Ell edged past The A Team, 4-3. The Mighty Chipmunks foraged their way to two points in their battle with the Ghosts. Above-average juniors included Will Blanco +41, Chris McBride +31, Margaret Ziobro +17, Nicole Fonseca +16 and Nick Gavron +14. Tops among their adult counterparts were Tim Bray 203, 200; Ralph Alberti 198, 196; Patti Passaro 178; Art Arrigo 176, 173 and Donna McBride 175, 173.

Vinny Medvetz 687 HOPELAWN, NJ – 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 HOPELAWN, NJ – 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 HOPELAWN, NJ – 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 HOPELAWN, NJ – 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 HOPELAWN, NJ – David Caceres fired 215-235-213-663, Jason Ciszewski 207-200, Wayne Babert 201, and Katina Garcia 176 in the Avenel Youth League.

Tom Vickery 642 HOPELAWN, NJ – Tom Vickery rolled 208-235-642, and Bill Pyrz 214-216-211-641 in the Merck League.

Ralph Doerfler 648 HOPELAWN, NJ – 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 216-231617.

November 25 - December 1, 2009