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Vol. 73 No.34 October31 - November 6, 2012 50 cents
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Anne Marie Duggan, USBC2012 Senior Queen with tiara and trophy. after knocking off fellow hall of famer Tish Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., 224-198, in the opening match. "I really wasn't thinking about having to win all those matches," Duggan said. "There was no use in getting myself all worked up, so I just took it one shot at a time. I made a lot of really good shots and a lot of bad shots, but fortunately they didn't cost me." Duggan took home $2,400 for the title along with the Senior Queens tiara, trophy and pendant. For more information on the USBC Senior Queens, visit BOWL.com/SeniorQueens.
Mike Jochade 300, Joe Colamaria 300, Brian Ziesig 300, Silky Braddon 299, Anna Bell 279 At South Levittown Lanes
LEVITTOWN, NY - Mike Jochade, Brian Ziesig, Joe Colamaria each found perfection in a 300 game while rolling in the Tuesday Pappys Summer Doubles at South Levittown Lanes. Silky Braddon came up one pin shy with a 299 and Anna Bell posted a 279 game. Nicole Cumberbatch rolled a 258 game followed by Samantha Russ with a 257, April Fucci 256, Ed Stadtlander 296, and Tony Martinez 290.
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AT AMF WALLINGTON
By Gloria Volpe
Bud Light Tuesday 4 Man This league had some amazing scores with the leader of the pack Jerry Ramirez 300 he earns a Pin on the wall of fame ,Paul Stamos 279, Kevin Jackson 278, 270 John Jawor 270, Joe Leardo 265, Paul Stamos 259,Paul Freudenvoll, Ken Scholmann had 2 248s along with Paul Stamos, Chris Montagna & Jeff Di Domenico 247, Victor Mendoza246, Jamie Reid did a repeat of 2 245s Monday Night Trios Charles Petros had a nice high game of 279, Mike Kavanagh 258, Vic Padilla 254, Joe Leardo Jr. 247, 233, and Joe Leardo Sr. 246, Vincent (of My Cousin Vinnie) Troncone 246 and team mate Austin Masser 244. Seif Fahmy rolled 244, Chris Murphy 241, Linda Rose 235, 217, 645, Rich Graf 235. Sun Mixed Gary Donofrio came up with the high score of the night with his 279, Joe Montefusco Jr. and Mike Laspada both had 267s, and Chuck Zingone 234, 224. Tuesday Early 5 Man Mike Semancik had the high game of 278 Micky Travaglio 268, Matt Dunning 259, Fred OCallaghan 258, 257 was a real hot number Charles Worth, Mike Semancik, Craig Bagnoli & Ed Lisi all shot that magic number. Tom Twist tossed 256, Tom Smith 255, Dan Snyder 254, and Brian Koans 249. G&L Friday Night League Mixed Jason Fistunenko and Wonhee Yu had the high games of 257, Dennis Nieradka 246, 237 643, Frank Buenafuente 246, Ron Gilbert 245, Brian Creeley 244, Nino Ponanco 237,235, Todd Rozza 235, Ray Morrow 232, Mike Biggy 226, Grace Thomas 232, Moe Voorshees 217, Nicky Torres 205, and Donna Bagarazzi 203.
AT RABS
Keith Wunderlich 759
STATEN ISLAND, NY Keith Wunderlich led the scoring in the Rab Wilkinson Memorial League firing games of 269-251 for a high series of 759. Tom Wilkinson shot 289-702, Tom Hollywood 257-247-742, Bob Rinaldi, Sr. 268-699, John Rizzo 241-266-689, John Wilders 257-247-695, and Ed Wilkinson 249-2456-686
At one time or another every bowler has in fun or frustration said they would rather be lucky than good. They may have said it, but they really didn't mean it, or certainly shouldn't believe it. Luck is fine, in its place, in a proper perspective. But you cant practice luck, and therefore you cant perfect it. That marks luck as a flitting and fleeting intangible. Don't get me wrong. Luck will create an undeserved high game and result in a winning game now and then, and it may be present for an entire night, or even throughout a tournament. If it pops up in the right spot, it might even seem to be the determining factor in a national championship. Luck can produce an incredible game or night or performance, but over the long route, it has a very low priority. It has long been noted that the good breaks and the bad breaks even out over the long run, but don't try to sell that notion to any bowler. Few feel they will ever get even. Don't confuse luck with certain areas of skill. If a bowler carries light hits or high hits all the time it is because he has a working ball more than a working angel. The area where luck plays little or no role is in the lifetime ABC, WIBC, PBA and USBC averages. The events are contested in different cities in different centers on a wide variety of lane conditions, moving on lanes, and with all the pressure brought on by competing against the best in the world for the biggest money and most prestigious titles. Those are the fields on which the seeds of greatness are sown and Hall of Famers grown.
The high average pros are well up in the money winnings every year. But if you're not one or those consistently high scoring bowers, then youre better off being a streak bowler. If you can average better than 240 or so on any given week you're going to cash high and make a good buck, even if you struggle at less than 200 for the next week or two. The bowler who averages a neat 210 or so every tournament will pocket checks, but none of the big ones. The most important statistic to any play for pay bowler is earnings per tournament. The bottom line is how much did it cost you to win what you won. The tour and tournament trail is expensive and though the prize money looks impressive, the non cashers outnumber the cashers in every event Every sport is a challenge, and in professional sports such as bowling, golf, tennis, rodeo and others where in most cases the pay is the amount the player wins, without guarantees, the gut pressure seldom abates. In bowling you can be Rookie of the Year or Bowler of the Year one year and just about carve out a living the next. We often are too fond of putting too much emphasis on factors such as breaks, superstitions and good old luck. Practice more instead of wishing or dreaming. Build a solid foundation on skill not hope, execution rather than exhortation, knowledge rather than chance happening. Credentials and records are not erected with bricks of luck. Stars of any era would rather be good than lucky, and they are, and are much better for it. You will be too. Good luck in your effort.
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FOUR SCHOOLS RECEIVE BOWLING FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS FOR MOBILE BOWLING EQUIPMENT
Gifts Part of Bowler's Education In-School Bowling Program
ARLINGTON, Texas, October 25, 2012 - The Bowling Foundation announced it has awarded grants in the form of mobile bowling equipment to four schools. The funding is part of the foundation's continuing effort to help enhance lives through the sport of bowling. The Mobile Bowling Equipment program annually helps schools, parks and recreation departments, disabled and disadvantaged service groups and other organizations and youth groups purchase equipment to teach and enjoy bowling. Schools receiving grants are Lawton Public Schools, Lawton, Okla. St. Charles D303 Elementary Physical Education, St. Charles, Ill. P.S. 396K - Ramon Betances School, Brooklyn, N.Y. Crimson Elementary School, Mesa, Ariz. The grants are awarded in the form of bowling kits (value $1200 each) which include six carpet bowling lanes, rubberized bowling balls and pins, plus instructional DVDs to assist coaches and teachers in introducing and instructing students in the game of bowling. "It is an honor and a privilege to award the Bowling Foundation grants to these schools and organizations," said Nancy Schenk, president of The Bowling Foundation. "We know that in this economy so many schools are having their budgets cut, and these grants help to provide some small financial relief to help maintain and improve the resources these schools need to continue to enrich the lives of our children." Schenk added, "The hardest part of the entire process is not being able to award everyone who applies a grant. Each program is so worthy and it is difficult to choose only a few programs when all those who apply are in need of assistance. We take into account a number of factors including which applicants best represent The Bowling Foundation's mission to enhance the lives of others in need through the sport of bowling." Schenk said it is always a joy to award these grants to these organizations (schools). "Bowling is an American pastime and one of the few sports you can do your entire lifetime. It's our honor to help out those who teach our children to be active and healthy for today and tomorrow." Public or private educational institutions, grades K-8; or 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations serving youth in grades K-8 are eligible to receive the annual grants. An organization is eligible to receive funding once every three years. Individuals are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
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Maple Lanes Jib Lanes Rockville Centre Lanes Coram Country Lanes Farmingdale Lanes
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Adult Leagues Monday Early Birds: Mike Riley 257-657, Ray Skovonsky 246-590, Ken George 233-689, Leaan Chervnsik 202-535, Frances Haines 184-459, Annette Rossi 182-457 County Tuesday Night Mixed: Michael Kirc 279-769, John Scott 257-684, Paul DiSturco 253-626, Nichole Spratford 246-620, Mickey Pukas 223-557, Sandy Turner 211-610 Fox Hills Seniors: Steve Rainer 224-575, Don King 203 game, Rick Martone 203-535, Helen Loverro 179482, Johanna Hofgesang 163-424, Marilyn Forte 158 game Rockaway Women: Susan Chillemi 218-563, Lois kehmna 190-497, Pat Sommers 178-477, Susan Ruiz 178-468, Annette Rossi 174476, Tammy Baldwin 171-448 Rockaway Foursome: George Dakak Jr. 279-683, Ken George 265-667, Donald Bryant 248; Joyce Hulbert 200-568, Rosanne Cinotti 188, Liza Dinaploli 186-509 PBA Experience bowled on changing PBA lane conditions: Thomas Lulewicz 227; Joseph Caloger 213, Scott Van Syckle 211, Robert Rhodes 200, Rob Sperling 189 NorBu Lodge: Charles Wright 221-607, Bill Karpack 217-564, Rick Seipp 190; Stacey Titus 193-496, Marie Vantreuren 192-506, Lisa Bischer 179-471 Thursday Nite Mixed: Wayne Poverstein 278, Colin Beasty 267-623, Bill Homa 254-665, Nidia Haneveld 215-548, Dori Tingoli 203-499, Tami Mehesey 193-466 Lake Hiawatha A.C.: Van Thompson 266-682, Doug Batsch 254-655, Bill Karpack 249-696, Dave Martorana 248-674, Jack Safkan 246-651 Rockaway Mixed: Bob Olstead 259-661, Glen Malmstone 242-664, Anthony Alston 242-667, Keri May 227-635, Nicole Malson 214-583, Lynn Coleman 214-566 Friday Nite Mens: Ed Galuska 265-675, Heriberto Matias 247-663, Jamie Watson 245-617, Jim Westergaard 216-607, Jospeh Steward 214, Chris Morris 211-622, Frank Grumka 210-597, William Landrum 209587 Friday Put Togethers: Geno McCroy 235-552, Fred Driver 209-527, Daryl Frank 169-503, Keri May 203-588, Michelle Halko 174-486, Amy Caselli 163-393 Spanish American Mixed: Heriberto Matias 265-698, Tyrone Waal 247-651, Jesus Cruz 224; Junior Leagues Sizzlin Strikers: Nicholas Thiese 156-414, Benjamn Cruz 106-274, Andrew Dunleavy 91-241, Dante Garrido 75-180, Daniel Catrambone 71 Weekend Warriors: Ben Miller 132-329, Emma Wright 158-446, Carlyssa Leigh 125-354 Gutter Busters (2 games): Chelsey Cruz 82-163 Bumper Busters (2 games): Jacob Paniconi 94-184 Lucky Strikers: Thomas Pace 119-267, James Gallaher 109-257, Mark Howarth 89-231 Ball Busters: Jack Cook 267-645, Zachary Clark 213-613, Ryan Ackerman 205-570, Haley Paccione 177-447, Steph Sihlanick 120-332, Amia Rodriguez 105-270.
Livia Spallutto183
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Livia Spallutto rolled 183, Joey Tedesco 161, Joey Schamber 126, and Amber Hauser 107 in the Saturday Pin Hitters league.
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AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN
In the Monday Seniors: Joe Marsiello 213, Ray Wilson 203, Bob Haskin 200. In the Nassau/Suffolk Bakers: Kathy Fehn 200, Geza Gombas 248, 648. In the Tuesday Early Birds: Freda Amon 224, Jennifer Traina 216, Liz Faust 211, Betty Espy 209, 204, Ann Marie Romano 207, Karen Bernardo 204, Regina Sander 203. In the Wednesday Seniors: Bob Archer 245, Cappy Caporusso 225, 224, 648, Joe Visone 204, Pete Thomasefsky 225, 203, 627, Ray Wilson 212, Bob Haskin 200. In the Hicksville Elks: George Caulfield 235, Susie Lew 222, Chuck Coene 244, Al Gillis 234. Wednesday Ladies Scratch: Barbara Sheldon 211, Ginny Appel 204. In the Knights of Columbus: Rich Kremler 248, 257, 245, 727. Thursday Night Foursome: Dan Kantor 280, Joe Valdina 279, 749, Dominic Turrulli 278, 268, 752, Mike Kraly 269, Ken Wojkylo 268, 267, 779, Joe Mormando 268. Charles McShane 3-Man: Vinny Lore 265, 719, Mike Landini 264, 712, Joe Paciullo 257, Darren Barlow 256, 718, Mike Krull 254. In the Astoria Federal Men: Anthony Gatterdam 267, Rich Hansen 244, 671, In the Friday Hockey Fans: Gin Yee 238, Miyuki YoshidaHay 203, Nick Terracciano 246, Dave Williams 235.
AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Frankie Berardino 787
FARMINGDALE, NY Frankie Berardino topped the scoring in theThursday 3-Man League firing games of 279-279-229 for a high series of 787. Dan Rice rolled a pair of 279 games en route to a 767 set followed by Eric Smyth with 278-710, Rich Ballin 275-238-717, Jen Ferraro 268, Doug Feldman 267-248-709, Robert O Connor 258-230-232-720, Justin Dellicarpini 238-257-232-715, Tyrone Page 229-237-247-713, and Joe Gaimmarino 247-222-236-705.
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Pat Jones 749
HOPELAWN, NJ Pat Jones led the scoring in the NJ Turnpike League firing games of 216-265-268 for a high series of 749. Angelo Mastrella rolled 246-626, Frank Jordan 223, Dottie Hall 221, and David Siegler 209. Cyndi Fregoni rolled 211 in the Nulty Knockers League.