September 9, 2009 Sports Reporter

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September 30 - October 6, 2009

Tim Mack Topped Samho Korea Cup Globe-trotting American Tim Mack ended a long drought with a massive victory in the 11th Samho Korea Cup 2009 as he defeated challenger, Kim Yoon Ho, 237-232 in the TV Finals on Friday. Tim Mack opened in his third frame of the title match as his challenger, Kim Yoon Ho of KPBA started with a turkey to build up a 31 pin lead. When the American recovered with a turkey in an attempt to narrow to gap, the Korean downed another turkey to maintain his distance. The 38-year-old top-seed then struck out from frame 8 to end the match with 237 while a costly opened frame in the ninth

Tim Mack frame for Kim proved decisive ending his winning streak with 232.

The champion, whose last Asian victory was winning the Team Gold medal at the 2003 World Championship in Malaysia, ended a six year drought to cap off the victory and the top prize of 30 million Korean won (approx. US$24,850). The runner-up had edged American pro Wes Malott, 49-39 in the ninth and tenth frame tie-breaker when both were locked at 235 in the third stepladder match to face Mack in the title match. Kim also eliminated another American pro, Sean Rash, 243-215 in the second match and fellow-countrymen, Kim Young Kwan, 246-235 in the first all-Korean stepladder match.

Gordon Tunison Took EBC Labor Day Classic What a way to kick off the bowling season - a Labor Day tournament. It couldn't have been a better way for Gordon Tunison, who shoots a 254 in the championship match as he wins the Entertainers Bowler's Classic (EBC) Labor Day Classic during the Labor Day weekend at Bowler City in Hackensack NJ. Tunison, who picked up $2,500 for his efforts, becomes the first handicap bowler to win the title in the scratch vs. handicap format, defeating Ray Smarsh, who won the Scratch Division and $1,250. Tunison prevailed in a handicap division that looked more like a scratch division. With a low handicap cut combined with a high turnout of scratch bowlers, Tunison had to get past a handicap field that included 210+ average bowlers Rick Warren, Tom Fojtlin and James Cloud. Tunison does that, escaping in the Handicap

Finals when he struck out in the 10th frame against Preston Cheeks. Woody Jones, Rocky Salermo, David Tucker, Doug Herron, Ken Wright, James Cloud, Dee McGee and Donna Siletto rounded out the Handicap Field. With that caliber of bowlers qualifying in the handicap division, one would think the scratch division would be a killer, and one would be right. Joe Stillman's 780 led the qualifiers, while Doug McFarlane, Frank Moran, and Smarsh all shooting 760 or better to get in. Both Stillman and Tom Jordan shot 300's during qualifying play, but it's Smarsh who gets to the championship game, defeating Johnathan Adams in the Scratch finals. The other Scratch Qualifiers were Justin Sloan, Steve Aiello, Brian Sanders, Mitch Sacks, Mark Duca and Steve Tripp.

Duca had a busy day getting to the Scratch Quarterfinals of the EBC, but before he got there, he won the Survivor Tournament, knocking off Steve Koskinen, 9/ Vs. 8/. For winning, Duca takes home an extra $250. Think you could challenge the scratch division? Think you could get into the handicap qualifiers? Because of the high turnout to the last tournament, the next tournament will be the weekend of October 3rd-4th. It's a special shortened mini 2-day tournament, but the cash is still large - a guaranteed $1,500 for first place. The squad times are 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Saturday, and 11am and 1pm on Sunday. For more information, check out the EBC Fan Page on Facebook (Type 'Entertainers Bowler's Classic' in search) or see our ads in the Sports Reporter.

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Ian Lang, Louie Franzese, Keith Pappas, Brian Ziesig, Bill Bertuch All Rolled 300 At South Levittown Lanes LEVITTOWN, NY – Ian Lang, Louie Franzese, Keith Pappas, Brian Ziesig and Bill Bertuch each blasted a 300 game during the summer season of the Tuesday Summer Pappy’s Doubles League at South Levittown Lanes. Drew Thompson shot near perfect with a 299 game followed by

Rob Acevedo, Bret Doremus, Rob Fischman and Wuentin Collins all rolling 289 games and Alan Gross posted a 290 game. Christina Schultz rolled a 278 game in her high 1005 set while Pete Rodriguez rolled 280 and Amanda Fagan 287.

Gene Pukas Blasted 300 At Rockaway Lanes ROCKAWAY, NJ –Gnee Pukas blasted twelve in a row for a 300 game to lead all bowlers while contesting in the County Tuesday Night Mixed League at Rockaway Lanes.

Bill Ratliff took high series honors with 268-254-211-733 followed by Matt Franke with 226228-248-702, Sandy Turner 224612 and Linda Barber 223.

Paul Stolp Hammered a 300 At Majestic Lanes HOPELAWN, NJ - Paul Stolp earned top honors in the Handicap Doubles League at Majestic Lanes firing perfect with a 300 game then added games of 244, 225 and 290 for a high series of 1059. Steve Venito shot impressive

with 280-235-242-236 to tally a 993 set followed by Mike Consiglio tossing 226-241-231224-922, Howie Weiner 233-235203-214-885 and Lisa Palazzola 224-207-211-222-864.

Steve Errichetti Rolled 299 At Plaza Lanes MADISON, NJ – Steve Errichetti topped the scoring in the CMIL League blasting a near perfect high game of 299 and the session high series of 770. Margaret Byrne shot 211. Charles Wilfong was lead man in

all competition while rolling in the Thursday Mixed League firing a high game of 264 and a high series of 743. Scott West and Mike Ramos shot 254, Harry Franz 697, Pat Wilfong 237 and Mella Bassolino 210.

USBC Hall of Fame Ceremony Set for U.S. Women’s Open ARLINGTON, Texas – When members of the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame class of 2010 are enshrined, they will do so in a setting befitting the country's major sports. That's because the 2010 induction ceremony will be held outdoors May 12 at the International Bowling Campus. Inductions will take place in the afternoon before the live stepladder finals for the U.S. Women's Open that evening on the lanes of the International Training and Research

Center. That event will be broadcast on ESPN2. "Our goals in moving the inductions to Arlington are to spotlight the new International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame and International Bowling Campus while possibly growing the event into something big every year," said USBC Vice President-Media Pete Tredwell. "The inspiration for this idea comes from the annual baseball and pro football ceremonies. Those venues allow for large crowds and major media coverage. Plus having it the same day as

the U.S. Women’s Open brings more focus to both events." The 2010 event also will include a formal dinner in downtown Fort Worth on May 11. Fans will be able to purchase tickets to be with the new and past hall of famers and other dignitaries with the proceeds going to the IBM/HF. The Veterans and Meritorious Service part of the class of 2010 will be announced in November with the Superior Performance inductees to follow in December or January.

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J o a n Ta y l o r ’s Te n P i n R a p . . . . The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) concluded their World Series of Bowling in Detroit, MI at long last. Each of the tournaments is listed on the www.pba.com website and has complete results for those of you who cannot wait for the taped finals to be aired starting November 1. Spoiler alert: do not read any further if you do not want to know the results! The mini-season started with the Motor City Open when Walter Ray Williams, Jr., defeated Chris Barnes for the title, 238-230. This will be televised on ESPN November 1. Norm Duke won the Cheetah Championship over Ryan Ciminelli, four games to one, and this will air on November 8. Rhino Page earned the Viper Championship defeating Ryan Ciminelli, 268-246. This will air on November 15. Earning his first title, Billy O’Neill from Pennsylvania won the Chameleon Championship besting another pro looking for his first title, Ronnie Russell, 205-192. This will air on November 22. Mike DeVaney defeated two-handed Jason Belmonte for the Scorpion Championship, 189-170 to be shown on November 29. New Yorkers Jack Jurek and Michael Fagan squared off and tied for the Shark Championship at 218 each. Jurek won the one-frame roll off, 10-8. This will be aired on December 6th. The finalists for the first Major tournament of the season, The PBA World Championships have been determined. They are: reigning Player of the Year, Wes Malott, Rhino Page, Thomas Smallwood and Billy O’Neill. The live final rounds will be shown on December 13th. The US Women’s Open final rounds will be shown 2 p.m. on ESPN2. A new show will air each Sunday with the final show featuring the championship match airing on October 11.

For a long time I resisted the paid subscription arm of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) known as “Xtra Frame.” But since I don’t see anyone putting on an all-bowling cable TV channel (on the heels of golf, football, NASCAR, and game show network), this is certainly the next best thing. Now that I have a subscription I can already see that this is becoming my PSP, Xbox, and Wii. During the World Series of Bowling, a 90-day subscription is offered for $39.99. An annual subscription runs $64.99. For those prices you can watch bowling 24/7. There is extra coverage and live streaming of current bowling tournaments, side events and sweepers, behind the scenes coverage, live scoring, women’s bowling, tips, and recaps of the day’s events. I can now see all of the events that I couldn’t attend in person. I can relive the exciting events that I did attend. The PBA has an announcer who goes by the name of “Mike J. Laneside” who does great commentary and intelligent interviews. If you want to check it out, go to www.pba.com and click on Xtra Frame. It’s like having your own private television show anytime or anywhere you want. Now about that bowling network… ******************** Carol Scheu from the Morris County USBC WBA reports the following outstanding performances for the 2008-2009 fall-winter season for our county women: High Average, Marianne DiRupo, 230, High Series, Marianne DiRupo, 822, High games (all 300s): Krista Cutler, Jennifer Drury, Deborah Kasko and Sandra Turner. Congratulations! ******************** Calendar: The Morris County Women’s BA hall of fame inductions will be held on Sunday, October 4 at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover. For more information, contact Joyce Brokling, 117 Woodmont Drive, Randolph, NJ 07869 or call 973895-5399.

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Scott Merwede 702 at Holiday OAKLAND, NJ – Scott Merwede led the scoring in the Monday Nite Early Mix League at Holiday Bowl firing a 259 game to highlight his high series of 702. Ron Krzesinski posted a 267 game en route to a 687 set followed by Ken Tursiella tossing a 656, Jon Paul Richard 651 and Bonnie Mondelli 225.

Pins and puns. Some people bowl because they like to talk. Other people bowl to learn how to listen. Science fiction is the story of a head to head bowling match- as told two weeks later by the participants. Bowlers praise the good old days, not because the times were better but because they were better. In many areas of the country, Labor Day week usually signals the start of fall leagues. Nobody seems to know exactly why. Maybe it is because for many, bowling is a lot of work. It is a fact of bowling life that bowling shirts and colorful uniforms have almost become a fond memory. In leagues today more bowlers wear hats than formal bowling shirts. Paying close attention to a story you have heard too many times to count requires a special type of personality, kindness, patience and the talent of an actor, but it is important when you're a bowler on a team and the story teller is your team sponsor or captain. Everyone likes a good loser. You can't help but like a good loser, unless it's your doubles partner. A woman bowler told me she can tell all about someone's character the minute she meets the person and went on to tell me about a guy she had met the night before in the bowling center. "The minute I met him I knew he was a troublemaker. He started to use

bad language and insulting words. I asked how she met this guy and she said, "I dropped my bowling ball on his foot." There is no such thing as an easy spare, unless it's the one you don't have to shoot because you got a strike. Bowling pins probably have more strange remarks directed to them than any other inanimate object in the world. You can't judge a bowler's ability by his looks. Many of today's top pros look too young or too weak to be so good and if they were not well known for their many appearances on TV would have trouble getting into a bowling center tournament site unless they showed positive identification. In 1914 this advice was offered to female bowlers: "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." In 1991 the battle raged as to whether pros should be allowed to wear shorts on TV. What do you think? Almost all bowlers are versatile. They never run out of new mistakes to make in their game. Girls, if your boy friend is a bowler and tells you he has something for your finger, odds are it's a bowling ball, not a ring.

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Bowling Becomes Grand Again in Flushing It has been said many times that bowling transcends people of all ages. That was so true on Sept 12th when Maple Family Centers held its Grand Re-Opening of Jib Lanes

in Flushing, NY. After opening remarks by Community Affairs Director Jim Santora the flags were presented and the singing of God Bless America was done by Peter

By Martin L. Michel LaSpina. John LaSpina made a few remarks about how good a center is by treating the employees as family. After that he asked employees of his centers to come out to the lanes for a curtain call.

The time came for the official ribbon cutting ceremony where John LaSpina’s 2 year old granddaughter, Grace McCarthy did the honors. The first of two first balls were thrown by Mary Frisina, who just turned 100 years-old and bowls regularly at maple Lanes and gets to the center via Access-A-Ride. After being assisted to the foul line, she proceeded to throw an 8 count. She was then presented with a bouquet of flowers. To show that anyone can bowl, no matter what their age; John’s 2 year old grand daughter, Grace threw out the 2nd ball. Using a ramp, she too, knocked down 8 pins and was given flowers and a gift for her participation in the festivities. Presentations of plaques were given to the LaSpina Family for their Community Service. Professional bowler Caroline Dorin-Ballard presented a plague

on behalf of Brunswick Corporation and PBA member and life long friend to John LaSpina, Johnny Petraglia made a presentation from the BVL (Bowlers to Veterans Link). To show how youth bowling is very important in every LaSpina center, one of the best youth bowlers from their centers got to bowl a challenge match with Johnny Petraglia and Caroline Dorin- Ballard. During the matches, food was served to those in attendance. After the matches everyone was invited to bowl at the newly christened center. With more than 180 people in attendance, the LaSpina family announced that they have now become proprietors of a sixth center as Rockville Center joins the family along with: Maple Lanes, Gil Hodges Lanes, Jib Lanes, Coram Lanes and Farmingdale Lanes

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PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Jon Russo 684 MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo paced the scoring in the Pharma Plus League firing a 247 game for a high series of 684. Ron Kaepernik shot 212 and John Lulewicz 202.

Oren Warter 280 MADISON, NJ – Oren Warter topped the Tuesday 400 Doubles League firing a high game of 280 and a high series of 748. Mike Cornell shot 245-611, Tony Evans 236 and Trevor Bogert 658.

Dorey Badolato 266 MADISON, NJ – Dorey Badolato led the scoring in the Friday Classic League firing a high game of 266.

Paul Shiel shot 259-679, Jim Hintze 258-664 and Trevor Bogert 692. Jane Inch shot 222 and Rosemary Staskavage 175 in the Union Recreation League.

Dan Pridham 268 MADISON, NJ – Dan Pridham paced the scoring in the Morris County Police & Fire League firing a 268 game for a high series of 715. Ken Kastner shot 246-608 and Paul Perry 234.

Dan Foster 258 MADISON, NJ – Dan Foster shot 258, James Plate 256, Dick Raymond and Marty Garcia each hit 246 in the Wednesday Trio League.

ROCKAWAY ROLLERS John Podgurski 747 ROCKAWAY, NJ – John Podgurski led the scoring in the Lake Hiawatha Adult Child League firing games of 279-235233 for a high series of 747. Jay McGrath shot 257-246-693, Joe Bourlier 226-222-235-683, J.W. Albensi 267, Larry Lewis 256 and Steve Janovitz 251.

Jack Safkan 699 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan led the Foursome League pitching games of 267-247 for a high series of 699. Ricky Exner rolled 264 and Donna Safkan 206. In the Women’s League Tammy Baldwin shot 202, Susan Chillemi 198 and Lois Kehman 191.

Danny Nykyforuk 648 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Danny Nykyforuk led the Thursday Nite Mixed League firing games of 221-213-214 for a high series of 648. Bill Homa shot 247-633, Steve Petersen 234 and Alex Dalmedo 232.

Bob Olstead 258 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Bob Olstead rolled 258, Glen Malmstone 244, Dennis Heilsoen 238, Keri May 247, Susan Exner 217 and Nicole Malson 213 in the Mixed League.

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC John F. Kertesz 734

Rocco Fortunato 700

Rocco Fortunato 687

HOPELAWN, NJ – John F. Kertesz led the Raritan Bay Men’s League firing 266-243-225 for a high series of 734. Travis Tilley shot 258-215-236709, Jay Pintus 231-269-681 and Rob Williams 255-223-661.

HOPELAWN, NJ – Rocco Fortunato led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 249-227-224 for a high series of 700. Kevin Kopko shot 247-257-678 and Bob Krimin 203-255-202660.

HOPELAWN, NJ – Rocco Fortunato led the scoring in the Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 217-212-258 for a high series of 687. Tony LaRosa shot 240-249-683, Dan Krakowski 244-209-215-668 and Richard Funk III 214-220215-649.

Vinny Medvetz 705 HOPELAWN, NJ – Vinny Medvetz led the Thu. Nite Mixed League tossing games of 234-235236 for a 705 set. Mike Piomelli hit 248-225-683 and Andrew Smith 227-210-206643.

Nick Cascone 702 HOPELAWN, NJ – Nick Cascone topped the Raritan Bay Men’s League firing games of 257-236209 for a 702 high set. Dennis Nicol shot 212-232-247691, John F. Kertesz 226-239-213678 and Steve A. Venito 200-214244-658.

Pete Tirado 699 HOPELAWN, NJ – Pete Tirado topped the Madison Park Men rolling 267-254 for a high 699. Rami Ahmed hit 289-226-697, Chris Ortiz 278-214-205-697 and Rocco J. Grasso 224-227-245696.

Michael Holoka 692 HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael Holoka led His & Hers pitching 234-250-208 for a 692 high set. Mike Schugel shot 238-228-664 and Don Anione 229-205-202636.

Dennis Mega 660 HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Mega paced the scoring in the Garden State Mixed League firing games of 216-247 for a high series of 660. Sal Angotti hit 200-246-214-660, Michael Arway Jr. 249-222-648 and Sean Williams 234-225-640. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League Don E. Hellhake shot 202209-222-633 and Joe Herber 244616. Mark Cumber shot 217-216-629 in the Bank League.

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