October 7, 2009 Sports Reporter

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October 7 - 13, 2009

Ken Yokobosky is PBA Champion By Joan Taylor The word “leisure” with good breaks, too.” conjures up thoughts of In the final match he was relaxation in a stress-free pitted against touring environment. player Michael Fagan. To Kenny Yokobosky, “It was pretty dramatic. I Fredon, N. J., it means was down maybe 13 pins something entirely differand in the ninth frame ent. “I won my first Mike left the Greek Junior Bowlers Tour Church (a combination (JBT) tournament at of three pins on one side Leisure Lanes in and two on the other). Fairfield, N.J., when I He tried to convert it and was about 16 years old. only got one pin. I electAnd now (at age 43), I ed to finish the match just won my first first, to take the pressure Professional Bowlers off me. I got the first Association (PBA) strike in the tenth. If I Regional tournament at struck on the next ball I Leisure Lanes in would shut him out. I L a n c a s t e r , Carol Allison, General Manager of Leisure Lanes threw the identical shot presents PBA trophyto Ken Yokobosky Pennsylvania!” and had a messenger pin It was a long time comsail across and wiggle had just signed a contract with ing, and you would think that this the ten pin. I resigned myself to Vise Grips and used their interGold Level Certified coach (there finishing second. I figured here is changeable thumb called the “It” are only 35 of them on the entire this touring player and one of the system for the first time. I’m now planet) who is going to run the best out there. But Mike didn’t a proud staffer with the Storm tenth annual “bowling boot strike on his first ball and within bowling ball company. I used a camp” at Rockaway Lanes next seconds I just broke down.” The Storm Virtual Gravity ball that I year would have easily won many final score was 182-167. had just drilled on the Friday regional titles by now. “In a way The funny thing is that Ken’s before the tournament. This was it hurt when people said they didwife, Lori was in church with on the Shark pattern which is n’t believe I never had a title,” he their friend and fellow bowler funny because my wife and insaid. It took him 23 years to get Noel Vega and text messages laws will tell you that I have a there, and it wasn’t easy. “I had were flying fast and furious. Ken deathly fear of sharks and won’t been missing the cuts in regiontexted his wins after each match, go near any body of water als, and not bowling well. I asked but between the eighth and chambecause of it.” three top Team USA coaches and pionship match there was no time And so on September 20th, Ken friends, Jeri Edwards, Gordon to send a message. After his vicfound himself in match play. The Vadakin and Fred Borden for tory he texted “I won!” But they scores were low, which he prefers help. They all worked with me didn’t know if he won a match or to a “shootout.” “I don’t consider and made some changes in my the tournament until he myself a big strike bowler, but game. After all ‘it’s what you explained. “Ryan Shafer (touring rather a good spare shooter. I like learn after you know it all that pro, and twice guest pro at to figure things out, and this was counts.’ Then my friend (and Bowling Camp) ran over and one of the best spare-shooting coach) Bob Willis suggested I gave me a big hug. He’s also on weekends in my career. In the 17 change to a 16-pound ball. And so the Storm staff.” games I only missed one spare everything fell into place. Hey, that wasn’t a split. I was fortunate See YOKOBOSKY Page 2 even Tiger Woods has a coach. I

Bob Kontra Blasted 300-815 At Brunswick Zone Carolier NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Bob Kontra topped the game and set high scoring while contesting in the Middlesex County Major League at Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes when he turned in games of 246-269-300 for a high series of 815.

Bill Bleacher rolled 278-290745, Ray Smarsh 216-279-247742, Bill Daunno 244-257-238739, Brian Fazzino 254-248-234736, Dave Wasnick 233-268-227728, Dan Benovitz 259-255-211725, and Rudy Johnson 226-247247-720

Josh Bindhammer 815 at Holiday OAKLAND, NJ – Josh Bindhammer topped game and series honors to lead all competition rolling in the Sal MarinoBudweiser Classic League at Holiday Bowl firing games of 279269-267 for a high series of 815. Paul Chiariello shot 257-738, Brian Denhartog 257-721, and Brian Dodd 256.

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Bill O'Neill Breaks PABCON Record Winning Singles Gold Diandra Asbaty took the women's silver

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Competing as a Team USA member for the first time, Bill O'Neill put on a record-breaking performance in winning the singles gold medal at the 2009 Pan American Bowling Confederation Championships. O'Neill totaled 1,475 for six games, an average of nearly 246, to win the opening event at Carolina Bowling Center. He had games of 229, 204, 238, 279, 246 and 279 on the day's opening squad and broke the previous record of 1,428, which was set in 2001 by Canada's Danyck Briere. "This is all pretty interesting to me because I didn't expect it," said O'Neill, who was added to Team USA in January by the coaching staff after a strong performance on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. "I just wanted to come out and bowl well to make the coaches feel like they made a good decision by picking me." O'Neill said he entered the event with modest expectations, hoping just to get his feet wet in his first international tournament as a member of Team USA.

"I really didn't plan on winning the first event," O'Neill said. "But hopefully this is a sign of things to come for the rest of the week." Team USA earned two other medals in singles as Diandra Asbaty took the women's silver medal with 1,355, and David Haynes earned the men's bronze with 1,388. Mexico's Jorge Rosado finished with 1,422 to take the silver medal for the men. Venezuela's Karen Marcano shot 1,364 to win the women's gold, while Panama's Tilcia Lancini took the bronze with 1,323. As for the rest of the Team USA players, Kim Terrell-Kearney was fourth, 10 pins back of the bronze medal. Shannon O'Keefe finished fifth with 1,305, while Lynda Barnes was sixth with 1,300. Shannon Pluhowsky ended up 12th with 1,271. On the men's side, Chris Barnes was eighth with 1,351, while Patrick Allen was ninth with 1,340. Tommy Jones finished 16th with 1,308, and Cassidy Schaub was 26th with 1,271.

Jay Pintus Blasted 804 At Majestic Lanes HOPELAWN, NJ – Jay Pintus took high series scoring honors while competing in the Monday Nite Bud Open League at Majestic Lanes firing games of 279, 278 and 247 for a high series of 804. Mike Stone pitched pitched a 279

game as well between games of 256 and 225 finishing with a 760 set followed by Bobby Rohe with 256-268227-751, John Hornyak 268-225233-726 and Mike Consiglio 257219-237-713.

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YOKOBOSKY CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

“Having hosted regional tournaments at Rockaway Lanes, I know the work that goes into it. I give Carol Alison at Leisure Lanes all the credit in the world. We were treated very well there. I also have to thank Dr. Eric Lasser (author and sports psychologist) for teaching me the mental game. That’s probably why I was relaxed during the bowling and so emotional when it was over.” Ken has coached many people who have gone on to win regional titles, and it was now his turn. “I told (tournament director) Russ Mills ten years ago that when I get my title and he orders my banner (to hang over the lanes at each regional tournament), I want it to be Yankee pinstripes.” And for this diehard Yankees fan and extraordinary bowler and coach, it will be done. I bet he can’t wait to bowl in his next regional next year just to see that banner. Ken and Lori have two sons, Jake, 7 and Luke, 5. Yokobosky owns Pro Image Bowling (pro shops) in Rockaway and Sparta in addition to running the Bowling Camp and coaching individuals. “When I got home with the trophy the boys came running out to the car, saying ‘Daddy, you are a champion.’ Yes, finally. I did it

for my family, but also for the fact that it was never about the trophy or money. From the time I watched bowling on television on Saturdays I wanted to win a PBA title.” Congratulations, Ken! Even Derek Jeter would be impressed! Editor’s note: Both Ken’s Leisure wins, even though twenty-six years apart, have made the front page of the Sports Reporter. Ken told us,“I grew up in Leisure Lanes in Fairfield. My late grandfather Ben ‘Benny the Whip’ Cresci, would collect the Sports Reporter whenever my name was in it. I won my first junior title there in August of 1981. He brought home a stack. Since then whenever my name appears in the Sports Reporter, my thoughts are immediately of ‘The Whip.” He went on to tell us, “Now my first PBA title also comes in Leisure Lanes, but in Lancaster PA. The title match was on 3940. Ironically that was the number of lanes that Leisure Lanes in Fairfield had. I know he is looking down with a smile on his face.” Ken in honor of “The Whip” we’re sending you a stack.

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October 7 - 13, 2009

FINAL FRAME Dick Hoover ARLINGTON, Texas - Dick Hoover, a United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer and a founding member of the Professional Bowlers Association, in Akron, Ohio, at age 79. Hoover made his ability apparent at an early age, having an 847 series at age 16, the highest series by a teenager at the time. In 1950, he became the youngest to win the All Star Tournament, capturing the title the day after his 21st birthday. The 1974 American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame inductee was the first and one of only two men to capture two consecutive ABC Masters titles, winning in 1956 and 1957. He also won three titles in ABC Tournament Classic division play. He was the man credited with planting the seed of an idea that led to the creation of the PBA. He was a guest on a radio show hosted by Akron attorney Eddie Elias shortly after winning his second Masters title and explained to Elias that there was no professional "league" available to bowlers. Some say that conversation prompted Elias to pursue the idea of rallying bowlers to join a professional tournament organization. Hoover later moved to St. Louis for a time to bowl anchor for the Falstaffs, a team that included fellow USBC Hall of Famers Billy Welu, Harry Smith and Glenn Allison. He helped the Falstaffs with the ABC Tournament Classic Team title in 1964, and he teamed with Allison to win Classic Doubles in 1962 - the year he also won his only standard PBA Tour title in Baltimore. In addition to his two titles, Hoover finished second once, third twice and fifth in other Masters, and in addition to three ABC Classic Division titles, he had nine other ABC Championships top 10 finishes. Hoover owned and operated Dick Hoover's Lanes in Brunswick. He was married (Joan) with two sons and two daughters.

Idle bowling thoughts. ...Bowling lost one of its alltime greats with the passing of Dick Hoover at 79. Hoover was a boy wonder, winning the AllStar, now the U.S. Open, when he was just 21. He also won the ABC Masters in 1956 and 1957, rolled with the best teams in history, and was a feared head to head match play bowler. Hoover has to rate as one of the most accurate bowlers of all-time. He seldom missed the pocket, regardless of lane conditions, and not only was he a super split shooter but a man who rolled to make the almost impossible leaves such as the 8-10 and 7-10, and did so more than most, using his speed and power to bounce the pins from kickback, gutter or across the lane with exciting and frequent success. But Hoover will also be remembered as the man who appeared on an Akron based TV show hosted by a popular young attorney. Their interview and later input from from other top stars inspired the TV personality to create, found, and lead to the huge success of the Professional bowlers Association. That man's name was Eddie Elias. Hoover was an easy selection to the ABC Hall of Fame. Maybe it's time to honor his all around contributions to pro bowling with election to the PBA Hall of Fame ...Each year a number of fine bowlers who never joined the PBA for personal, family or financial reasons turn 50 years of age, and become senior pro bowlers. That's why every year there is a mixture of fabled Hall of Famers competing on the Senior Pro Tour right next to bowlers whose names are unknown to almost all but their local area bowlers

and fans. ...Aren't you glad that bowling doesn't have screamers in women's major competitions such as the growing number so evident on the women's tennis tour? ...I know one female bowler who told me that in selecting bowling uniforms most of the fashion is based on what doesn't itch. ...The economy has hurt the number of entries in many tournaments, but the annual USBC men's and women's events have more than held up well. For most bowlers, these are must stops, and tradition plays an important role. Pride and tradition and the chance to be a champion should also be touted to improve sagging sentries in local and state events throughout the nation. ...The late Chris Schenkel figured he had broadcast every sport but hockey and noted that bowling was the most consistent friend he had. "There are few snobs in bowling and it is something I could do for a long, long time." he was right. He was a voice of bowling for more than 40 years. And his sentiments have been echoed by dozens of famed announcers over the years. ...A polite bowler is one who listens with apparent interest to things he knows all about being told him by a bowler who knows very little about them. ...Two of the smoothest bowlers in the history of the sport were Joe Joseph and Tom Hennessey. They approached the foul line with all the grace and balance of dancing legend Fred Astaire. There was one difference though; they carried fairly heavy bowling balls, not a hat or cane.

"Often, the most extraordinary opportunities are hidden among the seemingly insignificant events of life. If we do not pay attention to these events, we can easily miss the opportunities." -Jim Rohn

October 7 - 13, 2009

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Stacy Ricker, Karen Jordan, Beth Aiello to be Inducted to NJS USBC WBA Hall of Fame The New Jersey State United States Bowling Congress Woman’s Bowling Association(NJS USBC WBA) will hold the 2009 Hall of Fame Celebration at the Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, Point Pleasant NJ on October 25, 2009. Cocktail hour will begin at 12:30 PM with Dinner to be served at 1:30 PM at a cost of $55.00 per person. Reservations will be accepted up through October 15, 2009. The NJS USBC WBA will induct Karen Jordan from Morris County and Stacy Ricker from Passaic County for Superior Performance and Beth Aiello from Passaic County for Meritorious Service. For tickets and additional information contact: Carrie Scott @ 732-363-7567.

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READ BETWEEN THE LANES By Dick Evans

Cheer Against The Cowboys You need to start cheering for the Dallas Cowboys to lose NFL games if you are thinking about going to the BPAA Bowling Summit in Arlington January 24-27 and attending the grand opening of the nternational Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame Jan. 25 at the International Bowling Campus. I say this because the National Football League's post-season playoff games will extend until January 24 next year. That will be the date of the National and American Conference playoff games. It would be OK for the Cowboys to make the NFC playoffs if these two things don't happen. 1. The Cowboys do not finish with the best record in the NFC, which would guarantee them home-field advantage as long as they beat their NFC playoff rivals. 2. The Cowboys don't finish with the second best record in the NFC, win their first playoff game while the top-seeded NFC team loses its opening playoff game. 3. The Cowboys wind up with the best record of the two teams making the NFC championship game.

In all those scenarios, the Cowboys could wind up the NFC's host team in Arlington January 24, which is located a little more than a mile away from the International Bowling Campus. And even if the Cowboys were to lose, the NFC game would probably eliminate any publicity the BPAA and USBC hope to derive from the opening of the Museum and the Summit. So I say for the sake of the Summit and Museum's opening that the Cowboys should avoid the playoffs completely. If the Cowboys make it to the NFC championship game in their gorgeous new stadium then Arlington will be one football crazy area January 23-24 and even on the morning of January 25 and motel, rental cars, meals and air-fares will be sky high. So I suggest if you are planning a January bowling trip to Arlington, that you make your reservations as soon as possible just in case the Cowboys make it to the NFC championship game. Just for the record, I revealed my NFL playoff discovery to John Berglund and Bill Supper a few weeks ago in case they were not aware of the possible overlap of events in Arlington. Go Giants. Email address: [email protected].

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Ralph Meranti Topped T-Bowl Seniors

Frank Fiscello 708 at Hanover

By Al Smetana WAYNE, NJ - Ralph Meranti had the high game this session with 224571, but Al Smetana ‘s 222-589 was the hi series in the T-Bowl II Senior League. Guy Fiumarelli followed with 217-564, Al Ruffini 194-529, George Kattermann 191-525, and Bill Smith 202-521 rounded out the scoring. On the distaff side, Rose Sabatelli’s 203-480 was high for the ladies, followed by Joanne Boroski 188-473, and Val Turner with a 177 game.

HANOVER, NJ - Frank Fiscello started the season off with a high series of 708 and a 259 game while contesting in the West Morris Thursday Night Men's League at Hanover Lanes. Richie Keimel also shot a 700 series posting a 703 while Mark Carmen had high game at 266 and a 695 series. Al Terantino rolled a 697 set highlighted by a 255 game followed by Demetris Crum 697 (252), Paul Douvas 680 (257), Mark Gorgodian 676 (250), Antonio Hickel 664, Rich Schwager 663 and Larry Oppici 661.

Brian O'Flaherty Hit 631 In Montvale Juniors By Dennis O'Flaherty MONTVALE, NJ - Brian O'Flaherty lead the scoring in the Montvale Junior League at Montvale Lanes with a 631 series, which included a 244 game. Also shooting good games in the new singles league were Eric Sibbald 255, Brian Kist 234, Nick Rossi 222 and Ray Lavender 184. In the Strikers league, Jillian Holmsen took top spot with a 158 game followed by Alec Gillinder with a 153, and Lauren Folkers 149.

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Joan Taylor ’s Ten Pin Rap.... If you want to see something neat, go to www.bowl.com and click on “Newswire.” There’s a beautiful picture of Morris County’s living legend, Emma P. Hendrickson flanked by Regis (Philbin) and Kelly (Ripa) with a link to check out the video of her historic appearance on their show and at a New York City bowling center. Along the right side of the site is a link to an article and another photo about her TV debut. Emma bowled in her 50th consecutive national women’s tournament in El Paso this year and received accolades there as well. **************** It has been a year of firsts for many people, including Bill O’Neill, Levittown, PA, who won his first PBA title during the World Series of Bowling in Detroit. It certainly wasn’t his first international title, but area bowler Tim Mack, son of Morris County WBA Hall of Famer Joan Mack (Hough) won the Samho Korea Cup in Inchon, Korea in a dramatic final match. He defeated Korean Kim Yoon Ho, 237-232 in their televised final match. Here’s a good lesson in never giving up, especially in match play. Mack opened in his third frame while Ho, a Korean professional bowler, posted three strikes to start the match. Tim then rolled three strikes of his own, but the Korean did the same. He stuck with it and struck out from the eighth frame on, overcoming a 31-pin deficit. His opponent opened in the ninth frame. Mack’s last Asian victory was in 2003, so this was an especially sweet victory. Tim has also come off some serious shoulder injuries and surgeries and extensive physical therapy to come back to victory lane. He earned a little more than $24,000 American for his win. This month he is again captaining the Weber Cup Team, a tournament with several formats in which the top Americans are pitted against top Europeans in a grueling three-day contest. Earlier this year, Mack qualified for the 2009-2010 Professional Bowlers’ Association’s exempt tour. Hopefully this year will also mark Tim’s first pro title.

Nick Gavron, Will Blanco Pace North Arlington Juniors North Arlington, NJ – Nick Gavron rolled three deuces, scoring 623 and Will Blanco 213-613 in Friday evening’s Adult-Junior league play at North Arlington. After a uncharacteristic dismal opening week for him, Nick bounced back this session with gusto, leading his S.A.S. team to a sweep of the Jimmy Lee Sr/Jonathan Lee entry. Will Blanco, who scorched the maples last week with 647, continued scoring well, albeit not enough to keep his Cardinals from dropping a 5-2 match to the Fonsecas as nine-year-old Nicole

rolled over average all three of her games. In other action, young Margaret Ziobro had two over average efforts as Team Awesome turned back the Mighty Chipmunks, 5-2 while Juicy, led by eleven-yearold Chris McBride, took two of three from the A Team. The Bantam Juniors over average were Nicole Fonseca +38, Chris McBride +26, Margaret Ziobro +23 and Sam Passaro +12. Highs among the adults included Tim Bray 215-607, Art Arrigo 201 and Fran Sanzo 199.

Brian Sanders is Parkway Lanes King of the Hill ELMWOOD PARK, NJ - The last King of the Hill event for the summer at Parkway Lanes had 45 bowlers show up to vie for the title. Brian Sanders kept his crown as the King when he defeated Carlos Duarte 236-227 in a very exciting finish. Brian will return next summer to defend his crown. The top 12 were led by Derrick Griffith with a 784 and the cut was 733. The others who advanced were Dwight Flowers, Carlos, Georgette Hill, Rocky Patterson, Rene Ruiz, Jen Mccaffrey, Jules(older then dirt) Lockawicz, Marie Lippman, Steve Cox, Mike Viola, and Kiron Dunkins. The 6 who moved onto to the quarter finals were Derrick, Carlos , Dwight, Rene, Marie, and old guy.The 3 winners who moved on to the stepladder were, Dwight, Carlos, and Derrick. In the step ladder Carlos beat Derrick 226-224 and then beat Dwight 224209, Carlos then lost to Brian.

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Alamo, Enterprise, and National Rent-A-Car Partner with USBC ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress has entered into a partnership with Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National Car Rental. This partnership is designed to provide USBC members savings and benefits on their

future car rental needs. The new car rental program benefits include: up to 20 percent off standard rental rates, promotional coupons for additional savings, free upgrades and other offers. Alamo, Enterprise and National each offer unique and varied dis-

counts and savings for USBC members. To learn more, members should visit BOWL.com/memberrewards. "This is another in a series of new benefits we have negotiated with national companies to help make belonging to USBC more

attractive," USBC Vice President of Media Pete Tredwell said. "Taking advantage of these partnerships can quickly save USBC members more money than they pay in dues. "We are continuing to find partners that believe USBC membership demographics are appealing to them," Tredwell said. "With more than two million members, USBC can deliver significant consumer buying power and attention for companies." Alamo Rent A Car is a value-oriented, internationally recognized brand serving the daily rental needs of airport leisure travelers. Alamo offers low rental rates and a fun, hassle-free customer experience at the most popular travel destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific Rim. For more information about Alamo, including the Best Rate Guarantee, visit www.alamo.com.

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6 Dear Bowling Family, First, an update: Mark is home, and working hard at rehab. He is holding his own, and on a good day can walk approximately 300 feet at a time. (with the assistance of a tripod walking device) He uses an ankle brace for his left ankle to hold his foot in place as he walks. (He still has little or no use of his left ankle- without the brace it is difficult to walk) Nothing more with his left arm/hand as yet...small movements at best; but every little movement - is a wonderful thing! It truly is the small things in life that count the most. Time has passed by so quickly. It is almost Fall; just the other day (Mary 31st) it seemed we were waiting for Summer. Mark was still enjoying and talking about the ceremony in which he was inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame in Reno - the first part of May. We were all packed for the Vegas tournament which we ultimately didn't make. It's a strange feeling to be seeing fall items in the stores because we can't really remember summer this year... It's a vague memory. Every day & night the past few months were spent in the hospital or rehab with Mark - and for the life of me- thinking back - when I did go home during that time, I couldn't tell you what the weather was like on any given day. Summer 2009 has gotten away from us, but we look towards the up coming seasons with much hope of brighter tomorrows. At certain times during this past few months we would wonder, ‘is this just a bad dream? or is this real?’ - then leaving that thought behind - because it was too mindboggling to try and come to the harsh reality of what this would actually mean long term. We had enough to do with just getting through each day. We were going through the motions, but putting the emotions aside until we were in a better place to be able to face them. We had to do what we had to do at the time. Mark was so physically weak, but trying so very hard to move his left side (with everything he had) for even the slightest of movements; being wheeled in and out for yet and still another test, and trying to find something he could eat as the stroke affected his swallowing. He could only eat mechanical soft foods for the first month. No fries! No burgers!... just thickened liquids. Everyone who knows Mark knows how much he loves his fries - and how difficult the "no fries" period had to have been for him . . . (lol). Needless to say he lost 15 lbs. very quickly! (but has managed to regain a few pounds to date) As for me - I was tired - very hurtand sad to see Mark in such a bad place, I had many conversations with God . . . still do. I stayed in“ shock mode,” and did what I could to support Mark and make him comfortable. However, a couple of weeks ago, the shock of it all wore off, and reality hit! Mark was released from inpatient rehab and came home. Reality hit us square in the face... this is real! We were scared -what now? - Can we do this? Life as we knew it had forever changed; things will never be the same. A few days into being home- the flood gates opened up even to hear the guys were back out on the summer tour and just knowing that Mark may never ever be able to be out there bowling again - was a very painful reality. It seemed unbearable. But moving forward - Mark continues with such determination, and moves through his difficult days like the Champ that he is. At 58, Mark is too young not to have a chance at continued rehab, and to try to make as

SPORTS REPORTER much of a recovery as he possibly can. He is committed, and is amazingly determined as only Mark Roth would be. He'll need rehab for the rest of his life - Rehab he wouldn't be able to continue if it weren't for all of your help. Thank you for all of the tournaments that have already taken place, and for all of the up- coming tournaments. Thanks for coming together to help give Mark a fighting chance. Although we have many, many, many more miles in our journey, we are very thankful for the progress Mark has

made. We are so very thankful for our friends, the entire Bowling community, (Mark's extended family for 40 years) family, and fans . . . without them we wouldn't have the strength and help we need to carry on. The song "Carry on" by Kansas - Mark's song to help him get pumped up before bowling when he was out on Tour; the same song that was played for him at the USBC Hall of Fame Induction this past May. And every time his cell phone rings - it's sings out "Carry on my way ward son -there will be peace when you are done." His song has taken on new meaning today." We have So many thank you's to go out. . .we've sent many. . .but have so many people yet to thank. Some people we don't even know how to reach. And, how do you say thank you when thank you just doesn't seem like enough? We'd like to thank some CLOSE and very SPECIAL FRIENDS - Lifelong friends Johnny Petraglia, Parker Bohn, Judy Soutar, Kurt Harz, Bobby Rogers, Chris Monroy, Ray

October 7 - 13, 2009 Shackelford, Jerry Francomano, Mark Wagoner, (Goober), Marshall Holman, Danny Wiseman, Hal Farber, Don Corcoine, Neil and Nicole Feincold, Dave Juric, Rose Johnson, Joan Gurney. . . I don't think you guys realize what great strength you've given to Mark and I through your prayers, calls, cards, flowers, raffles, tournaments, donations, "words of encouragement" and "just checking in with us every few days - just to let us know you are out there - and you care". You kept us going through the darkest of hoursand for that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You held us up - and you probably don't even realize just how much your help has impacted our lives. You guys are all Angels. Many, many thanks to a friend -Kurt Harz -from Brunswick for the donation of the Mark Roth image bowling balls to be raffled off at the various tournaments. Your generosity is over whelming.. Stan Kodish, take a bow - and a Standing O to you our friend! Thank you, a million times - thank you . . . thank you . .thank you. There will be a place for you in heaven. A huge and heart felt thank you to Troy Greisen and everyone at The Bowling Foundation; All of our good friends at the PBA, USBC . . . Mark Sabintine- PBA Lane Man, Mike Tryniski at Lake View Lanes, Bob Johnson and Jim Dressel and everyone at Bowler's Journal, Bowling Writers, Friends - Jim and CJ Goodwin at Stars and Strikes, Senior Bowlers and Stops -Thanks to the Centers for helping Johnny P. with Mark Roth Ball raffles. Thank you to all of regular tour guys, Nick Melnikoff -Bowler's Paradise thank you. Thank you for all the Newspaper Articles, Press Releases, etc. Thank you to all of the centers that have run or will be running tournaments. A big thank you to all of the Doctors at St Joseph's and University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, all of the rehab facilities, especially St. Luke's Heath Services in Oswego, NY. You guys are wonderful! Thanks for going the extra mile! Many thanks to Dan Markind for all of your kind help. And Thank you to all of the Fans and for the fan mail! You are the greatest! The outpouring to Mark from people all over the world has been amazingly touching. People felt a great loss in hearing the news of Mark's paralysis. Most of the fans have let Mark know that he has been a Hero and inspiration in their lives for many year s- and he always will be. Devastation is the word used by fans most often as they wrote. The news truly shook many people. I told Mark ,"I feel for your fans". . . they are in pain...they are really feeling it. A very special thank you to Kirk Von Krueger and Fred Schreyer of the PBA along with all of our friends at the PBA, for all of the prayers, well wishes, cards, flowers . . .it mean so much. Thank you for naming the up coming PBA Plastic Ball Tournament in March the Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship. It is truly an honor- Mark is really proud, and happy he's here to enjoy it. Thank you to our family... thanks for being there. We love you. If there is anyone we've failed to mention . . . Please know we thank you. You are ALL truly amazing people! We Love You All, Mark and Denise Roth

October 7 - 13, 2009

SPORTS REPORTER

Shea McGowan 274 at Ocean Lanes LAKEWOOD, NJ – Shea McGowan led the scoring in the Saturday Ocean Lanes Junior Classic League firing a high game of 274. Ahsley Lane shot 266, Ryan Melia 239, Tyler Huschak 237, Allen Bank 228 and Ralph Trivizegio 222. Brandon Walsh shot 168, Cullen Asaro 142, McKenna Collier and Robert Guzman 137 and Brian Lash 133 in the Saturday Pin Hitters League.

Bill Paley 765 at Zone Carolier NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ – Bill Paley took high series honors while rolling in the Middlesex County Major League at Zone Carolier Lanes firing games of 279-258-228 for the high series of 765. J.D. Santalucia took high game honors with a 289 between games of 237 and 213 to tally a 739 set followed by Ryan Friend tossing 218-266-246-730, Scott Chryssikos 256-204-258-718, Jen Viens 289-244-715, Jennifer RussoHorvath 235-236-221-703 and Sean Riccardi 279-238-703.

ROCKAWAY ROLLERS Joe Karas 723 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Joe Karas led the Classic Trios League tossing 245 then a duplicate 239 for the session high series of 723. Bobby Willis shot 277-237-708 and Lies’l Apgar 238-224-649.

Erik Garv 723 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Eric Garv paced the scoring in the Fri. Nite Men’s League tossing games of 265-241-217 for a high series of 723. Tim Panek shot 258-227-228713, Joe Karas 244-235-211-690 and John Ninni 258.

Joe Karas 244 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Joe Karas rolled 244, Joseph Caloger 227, Thomas 224 and Eric Martin 212 in the PBA Experience League.

Adam Salberg 232 ROCKAWAY, NJ – In the NorBu Lodge League Adam Salberg shot 232, Arnold Uhleman 228, Wilson Garcia 225, Stacey Titus 224 and Lynn Perry 223. In the Friday Mixed League Daryl Frank shot 224, Geno McCroy 203 and Michelle Halko 190.

Mike Potoski 216 ROCKAWAY, NJ – In the Tuesday Night Mixed League Mike Potoski rolled 216, Hyman Sharp 209 and Barbara Lindsay 190.

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Steve Bonner 776

Dave Rezes 689

Joe Herber 692

HOPELAWN, NJ – Steve Bonner topped the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 267-266-243 for a high series of 776. Dorien Soto shot 266-253-221740, Jason Paro 249-224-247-720, Jason Pintus 268-226-217-711 and Scott Dunham 245-278-704.

Dave Rezes led the Friday Nite Mixed League firing 267-225 for a high 689 set. Rocco Fortunato shot 258-227684 followed by Nelson F. Alves pitching 235-204-209-648, Dan Krakowski 231-235-645 and Pete Badiak 210-205-607.

Joe Herber topped the scoring in the Thursday Mixed Nuts League posting 288-236 for a high series of 692. Kevin Kennellys hot 233-620 and Jeff Lada 204-214-604.

Sean Williams 685

Drew Rucinski rolled 221-201235-657 and Brian Turcotte hit 233-203-603 in the NJ Turnpike League.

Sean Williams paced the Guys and Dolls League firing games of 246-258 for a high series of 685. Ross Mundy shot 222-234-635 and Tom Sacurato 234-216-632.

Chris Huntley 675 Chris Huntley led the scoring in the Saturday Nite Mixed League firing games of 213-243-219 for a high series of 675. Rich Nicholls shot 235-202-611 and Steve Kertesz 224. Mike Conte shot 235-600 in the Friends & Family League.

Mark Esposito 660 Mark Esposito led the scoring in the Performance Ball Trios League firing games of 256-211 for a high series of 660. John Kertesz shot 232-214-213659 and Frank Kertesz 214-257641.

Anthony Buffardi 649 Anthony Buffardi led the scoring in the Tuesday Nite Trios rolling 201-233-215 for a high series of 649 and Joseph Scipioni hit 212220-206-649.

Drew Rucinski 657

Joe Plescia 751 Joe Plescia led the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 246-238-267 for a high series of 751. Rami Ahmed shot 280-222-234736, Walt Kronert 269-247-217-733, Sean Zeleniak 227-227-248-702 and Jason Paro 235-256-203-694.

Michael Benevenuto 687 Michael Benevenuto led the Friday Late Night Mixed with of 255-254 for a high series of 687. Dennis Lawrence shot 201-234631 Jason Tulino 223-234-624. In the Monday Madness League Kevin Adriano hit 211-209-201621.

Bill Smith 667 Bill Smith rolled 233-234-200 for a high series of 667 while competing in the His & Hers League. John Vignola hit 209-253-204666, Michael Holoka 204-234-618 and Carmine Latin 233-215-617.

John Baginsky 698

Sean Williams 661

John Baginsky led the Knights of Columbus League firing games of 215-215-268 for a high of 698. Al D’Alessandro shot 245-209636 and Frank Grossi 234-216-634. In the Thursday Nite Mixed League Andrew Smith shot 204248-203-655.

Sean Williams led all scoring in the Garden State Mixed League firing games of 207-267 for a high series of 661. Michael Ramer shot 202-225226-653, Rich Hardish 244-214643 and Doro Sperantzas 256207-633.

Scott Akalewicz 693

Drew Rucinski 659

Scott Akalewicz led the Gemini Towing League tossing 212-214267 for a high 693 set. John Baginski shot 234-247-208689 and Tom O’Neill 214.

Drew Rucinski led the scoring in the NJ Turnpike League firing 212-254-659 and Michael Morris 258-204-645. Eric Haltli shot 226-210-217-653 in the Merck League.

Helen Duval Scholarship Club Donates $10,000 to BVL In a fitting tribute to Helen Duval, bowling great and Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) Ambassador of almost 30 years, the Helen Duval Scholarship Club contributed $10,930.95 to BVL, recognizing Duval's lifelong commitment to the organization and America's veterans. "We sincerely thank the Helen Duval Scholarship Club for this wonderful donation," remarked BVL Board Chair Darlene Baker. "Although Helen is recognized in our sport as a pioneer in women's bowling and one of the founders of the youth bowling movement, we at BVL think of her as a living legend based on her work with our veterans." The contribution will be allocated to a number of diverse BVL projects reflecting the geographic range of the Scholarship Club contributors. These projects include the donation of a carpet lane bowling kit to a military unit on active duty; the recreation pro-

gram at Walter Reed Medical Center; the four VA poly-trauma units located throughout the country; and the general BVL fund, serving veterans in VA Hospitals and aging WWII veterans in State Homes. Duval began her role as BVL Ambassador in 1972, touring VA hospitals to teach recuperating veterans how to bowl and providing tips on adaptive techniques necessary due to injuries. Duval became known for her recruitment of even the most reticent of veterans onto the lanes -- forming a strong bond with the patients. Over the years, Duval was credited for getting hundreds of vets active in the sport. Both VA patients and staff eagerly anticipated her clinics. The Helen Duval Scholarship Club is led by Phyl Knoll, Hawthorne, Calif., and Club Cofounders Elaine Mulroney, Shoreline, Wash., and Lillie May Hester, Sierra Vista, Ariz.

"We're so pleased to be able to make this donation in Helen's name," explained Knoll. "This just seemed like the right thing to do. We know Helen's dedication to the cause and we know the good work being done by BVL – it seemed the perfect fit." Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL), is a national charity founded in 1942 by the sport of bowling to support veterans and active duty military. BVL programs boost morale through recreational therapy utilizing sports, music, and the arts. Since its inception, BVL has contributed more than $35 million to programs and services supporting the mission. The BVL is located in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and is guided by representatives of the United States Bowling Congress and the Bowling Proprietors Association of America. For more information, visit http://www.BowlforVeterans.org.

October 7 - 13, 2009

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