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Vol. 70 No. 38 November 25 - December 1, 2009 50 cents

Stacy Ricker Met Bowler of the Year at Chuck Coslet Blasted 300-300-858
East Coast Bowling Centers Convention OAKLAND, NJ –AtChuckHoliday Bowl
Coslet added a 258 game to finish with a
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – gles, 1st place in the Bergen had a very impressive scoring ses- very high series of 858.
Stacy Ricker received the County Queens, owns the sion and earned top game and set Butch Mathews posted a 268
Metropolitan Bowling Writers New Jersey State Inter County honors in the Pops Coslet game followed by Byran Guelph
Association(MBWA) Met High Series with a 700 and all Memorial League at Holiday rolling a 266 game, Bob Fredrick
Bowler of the year award dur- this was accomplished in just Bowl blasting a duplicate 300 - shot 613, Chuck Wassmer 233,
ing the MBWA awards lunch- the past year. The and a long that is a pair of 300 games then and Linda Humes 200.
eon that they were honored to list of career titles and honors.
share with the International In 1997, she was inducted Dennis Mega 300 at Majestic
Bowling Museum and Hall of into the Passaic County HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Mega Doro Sperantzas shot 278-257-
Fame, as a highlight of the Women’s Bowling strung twelve strikes in a row at 725, Sal Angotti 223-254-207-
East Coast Bowling Centers Association Hall for Superior the right time for a 300 game to 667, Ed Pawlowski 235-204-214-
Convention. Performance, and in June this earn high honors in the Garden 653, Nick Viverito 246-212-638,
Stacy began bowling at 9 year she was inducted in to the State Mixed League at Majestic and Jose Medina 201-203-232-
years old when her mom Bergen County USBC Lanes. 636.
signed her up for her first Ron DeRoxtra photo Women’s Bowling
league where she bowled as a Stacy Ricker receives female Metropolitan Association for Superior per-
Bowler of the Year award from publisher Dan
Walt Taormina 300 at Rockaway
bantam in Wayne NJ, and has McDonough at the ECBCC. formance, in October Stacy ROCKAWAY, NJ – Walt and 222 for a high series of 769.
been bowling ever since. was inducted into the New Taormina earned top honors in the Miguel Galloza shot 265-247-
In 1998, Stacy suffered a shoul- and right-handed in two separate Jersey State Women’s Hall of Foursome League at Rockaway 704, Steve Dickman 240-226-229-
der injury that should have put leagues until completely recov- Fame for Superior performance Lanes firing perfect with a 300 695, and Nancy Piechocki 211.
her bowling career on hold, but ered. and just last week at the inter- game then added games of 247
loving the game too much to give This past year Stacy boasted a county tournament Stacy was
it up, Stacy taught herself to bowl 233.03 average and has a career presented the New Jersey State Monmouth County Women Excel
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, In NJS USBC WBA High Five
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 perma-
Eventually bowling left-handed Tournament , 1st place in the nent partner.
New Jersey State 600 Club sin-

Wendy Sue Hurling Inducted into Hall of Fame

WEST ORANGE, NJ - Wendy Elementary School and go down
Sue Hurling, Montclair, NJ, was the street to Bell Clair Lanes. She
inducted into the Essex County would use $.25 of the $1.00 she
United States Bowling Congress had for lunch to order French Fries
(USBC) Women’s Bowling and a glass of water with the
Association for Superior remaining $.75 used to rent shoes
Performance at a ceremony at and bowl one game. This became
Pal’s Cabin in West Orange. a weekly ritual.
Hurling began her sanctioned Hurling continued to bowl after
league bowling in 1975, carried an entering Montclair High School,
average of 185 or better through however there was no high school
the late 70s and 80s, a time when XXX
bowling program back then and so
those numbers were hard to Wendy Sue Hurling she heightened her bowling skills
achieve for most women bowlers. fied to represent Essex County in by joining organized leagues and The Monmouth County Championship team: Front row: Captain,
Hurling earned many Essex the New Jersey State Annual “Top the rest is history. Margaret Taylor and Diane MacLeod and in the back row are Dotti
County Women’s Titles, with 5” Tournament, in competition She talked about how “the game Artale, Leslie Bohn, Kathy Karinja and Valerie Cacace.
championships for High Games, XXXxxx
with women bowlers boasting the has changed tremendously. The The New Jersey State United States Bowling Congress (USBC)
Singles, Doubles and All events, highest averages in the State’s 13 lanes and equipment are differ- Women’s Bowling Association High Five Tournament was won by the
and boasts multiple series of 650 associations. ent”, but believes that it still pro- Monmouth County Women’s Bowling Association.
or better, many games of 275 or In her acceptance speech Wendy vides a common bond that only The event that is contested among the top five bowlers by average
better and five 700 or better series, Sue said that she was blessed to bowlers can understand. She from each of the fifteen associations in the state of New Jersey and was
all of which are recognized by the receive the recognition, and added that it was through bowling held on November 15, 2009, at Finnigan's Bowling Center in Lakewood,
NJ State and the Women’s recalled many memories of her that she came to appreciate the Ocean County, NJ.
International Bowling Congress early development in bowling. meaning of good sportsmanship, The Monmouth team, captained by Margaret Taylor, reigned supreme
(WIBC), now the USBC. She actually started bowling in along with developing much as Valerie Cacace tallied scores of 156-162-202-520 followed by Diane
In addition, Hurling was one of 2nd grade. Her mother was not patience and discipline. Wendy MacLeod tossing 209-192-245-646, Kathy Karinja 202-217-199-618,
Essex County’s Top 5 women aware, but once a week at Sue Hurling currently bowls in Leslie Bohn 227-218-202-647 and captain, Margaret Taylor rolling per-
bowlers for 5 years (1979, 1985, lunchtime, Wendy Sue would two leagues and finished the 2008- fect with a 300 game and adding a 268 and 278 to finish with a very
1987, 1991 and 1992), and quali- leave Montclair’s Hillside 09 season with a 197 average. impressive 846 high series.
2 SPORTS REPORTER November 25 - December 1, 2009

Joan Taylor ’s Ten Pin Rap....

Where do we start? We have an 800 series, specifically his 12th sanc-
tioned 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. If you don’t think women
“The elbow is doing great and I have no lasting effects of the surgery.” have been given a bad time
And so in the Rockaway Foursome League at Rockaway Lanes, Jack over the years, read on, dear
rolled his 12th sanctioned 800 series, an 813. Jack bowls in two leagues hearts. And remember, women
per week and is averaging 231 in the Rockaway Foursome league. bowlers were among the first in
He followed up about a week later with his 18th 300 game using the any field to become liberated.
Total NV. He is married, and he and his wife of nearly 2 years, Lisa, have The 1914 edition of
a son, Michael, 19 months. Spalding’s “How To Bowl”
Rachel West, 31, rolled a 299 game in the Nor Bu Lodge League at books, one of its “Red Cover
Rockaway Lanes. She used to be a recreational bowler, until she was Series” of Athletic Handbooks
asked to join the league 8 years ago. Non-lodge members are permitted, notes that bowling is a good
and so she joined this “fun, non-money league. My team has taken first sport for women” “It is really
place for seven consecutive years,” she said. She has only put in 9 games astonishing how many women
this season, as she was out with a foot injury, which necessitated surgery. have taken to bowling. When
She had been out for 6 weeks and came back to a nearly perfect game, the sport received its first boom
besting her career high of 256. it was at once said that it was
Was she nervous? Of course! “I was fine until the tenth frame. With the strictly a game for the mascu-
first ball, the pins just flopped down. Then I turned around. I wanted to line sex. Since then, however,
tell everybody to go back and sit down. The next ball was pretty solid, but there has been a wonderful
the final ball came in a little high and I left a ten pin, which happens change. Women have not only
often.” West and her husband, Jonathan, live in Landing with their 10- taken to the sport, but women’s
month-old son, Jonathan Jr. “So bowling has become my night out,” she clubs, and women’s tourna-
laughed. ments have sprung up every-
******************** where like mushrooms over
Sunday, December 6: the 57th Annual League Officers’ Doubles
night.”
Tournament, Plaza Lanes. Cost is $55 per team or $27.50 per bowler.
A prominent woman bowler
Entries close today. This is open to all officers of men’s women’s and
of the day had this to say, “As a
mixed winter and summer leagues sanctioned through the county. Entry
means of passing the long win-
forms are available in local bowling centers or on the association’s web-
ter evenings, the game is both
site (http://www.mcba-njbowling.com/). For more information contact
tournament director Noel J. Colwell, 78C Buckingham Drive, healthful and enjoyable. No
Manchester, NJ 08759 or call 862-221-2856. exercise is more invigorating; it
*************** brings to the eye a sparkle, and
July 30-Aug. 1, 1020: Tenth Annual Pro Image Bowling Camp. Total a glow to the cheek. In addition
cost is $615.25. Reserve by December 31 and receive a $50 discount. A to the benefits derived from the
deposit of $325 guarantees a spot in the camp, with balance due by July muscular exertion, there is also
9. For more information, contact Pro Image Bowling at 973-625-5554. the healthful excitement of the
contest and the sociability
which the game promotes.
"Often, the most extraordinary opportunities are hidden among the “I do not know of an instance
seemingly insignificant events of life. If we do not pay attention to these of a girl, who, having learned
events, we can easily miss the opportunities." the game, has willingly given it
-Jim Rohn up for any other form of
amusement. Before learning to
bowl, I was a great card player,
from carrying out what she
knows to be the right. You may
call it stubbornness, or whatev-
er 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 combi-
nation. 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 dif-
ferent 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
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 per-
ceptible noise.”
…”Confidence is half the vic-
tory in any game, and it is espe-
cially so in bowling. Luck is
also a factor, and a bowler who
believes in luck, and goes at the
pins with confidence, will prob-
ably 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 bowl-
ing, 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

Sports Reporter whist, euchre, pedro, and the to keep it hanging straight. sport and pastime it came to
rest; now I very seldom touch a Swing the ball as near the body be.
card. All of the spare time that
Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough I can find is spent in bowling or
Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 coaching some inexperienced
player.”
Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant Then she went on to say these
Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia unflattering things, “Women
Contributing Writers are hard to teach. When you
Chuck Pezzano Joan Taylor show a man where he can bet-
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Martin Michel rule he accepts the suggestion.
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4 SPORTS REPORTER November 25 - December 1, 2009

THE LEADERS AT LEVITTOWN - NORTH Preston R. Kirk Event Sunday

John Miano 290 217, Pat Curatolo 211, and Debbie
Cruz 210. The Essex County USBC BA will honor Preston R. Kirk on his retire-
LEVITTOWN, NY – John Miano
Joe Turchiano 673 Joe Marsiello 232 ment from the association after Forty years of service.
topped the scoring in the Monday
The gala event will be this Sunday, December 29, 2009 at the Hanover
Men’s Tavern League firing a high LEVITTOWN, NY – Joe LEVITTOWN, NY – Joe
Manor in East Hanover from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
game of 290. Turchiano led the scoring in the Marsiello rolled 232, Michael Sala
Tickets are still available for only $40
Dominick Gallina shot 289-279, Monday Lu Hi Mixed League 226-603, Bob Sandkuhl 216-224,
Joe McLaughlin 280-267-752, pitching games of 247-236 for a Ray Wilson 220, Bill Steele 212, Call John Colgate at 973-338-9392
Darren Barlow 279-266, Steve high series of 673. Charlie Demarest 210, Sal White
Rapp 267, Troy Kelly 266, Bruce Jane Lottes hit 205, and Janet 205, and Louise Rauch 202 in the
Dargie 279-278-761, Bob Schaub 202. Monday Seniors League.
Considine 278, ray Toscano 269, Vito Errico 247 Millie Mistretta 220
Greg Gardellis 268, and Paul LEVITTOWN, NY –Vito Errico LEVITTOWN, NY – In the
DeVito 266. rolled 247, Willie Enteman 237, Wednesday Ladies of the Morning
Steve Lucchi 709 and Debbie Enteman 239 in the League Millie Mistretta rolled
LEVITTOWN, NY – Steve Tuesday Nassau/Suffolk Bakers . 220, Kathleen Puckhaber 212, and
Lucchi paced the scoring in the Anne Zajack 233 Ellen Dippel 203.
Thursday Early Mix League firing LEVITTOWN, NY – Anne Zajack Melinda Blaney 225
267-241 for a high series of 709. rolled a high game of 233 in the LEVITTOWN, NY – Melinda
Timmy O’Toole bowled 258- Tuesday Meadow Ladies League. Blaney rolled 225, Allison Proctor
236-707, Joe Librizzi 246-238- Christine Schacht shot 232, 219, and Linda Pitre 204 in the
700, Joe Castro 246, Paul Cristina Olson 218, Freeda Amon Wednesday PM Ladies League.
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 cham-
pion 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 defeat-
ed Harry Smith in the final game
of the tournament for the title,
and in 1963, he won the
Portland PBA Open by defeat-
ing Billy Hardwick in the final
game.
According to long-time friend
Gary Cooper, Cox died of respi-
ratory failure as a result of com-
plications from lung cancer.
November 25 - December 1, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 5

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 econom-
ic 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 previ-
ously-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 guar-
anteed top prizes of $3,000-1st
and $1,500-2nd while the 210 and
under handicap tournament fea-
tures guaranteed prizes of $1,500-
1st 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-the-
field) with everyone winning more
money each round they advance.
The lanes will be stripped and re-
oiled 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 tour-
nament. 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 num-
ber 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.
6 SPORTS REPORTER November 25 - December 1, 2009

THE STARS AT STELTON Greg Work 712 at Wallington

Ronald Alberti 770
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 279-269-202-
750, Nate Holiday 260-234-217-
711, Thomas Regan and Peter
Mesa 279, Joey Neverowicz 275,
Don Jackson 267, and Bill
Brunner 259.
Mike Bizarro 759
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mike Bizarro
led the scoring in the Friday
Glenn Willston 268
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 246-
256, and Garry Wittmer 246.
Morris Lucky 715
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Morris
Lucky rolled 225-267-223-715,
Jessica Graf 234, and Pat Pecchia
201 in the Piscataway Triples
League.
Bob Sansone 710
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 235-245-230-
710, Bob Sartin 236-247-225-708,
Fran Vitelli 2382-38-229-705,
Thomas Regan 258-210-233-701,
and Mike Perullo 246-241-213-
700.
Ron Johnson 707
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Ron Johnson
rolled 225-225-257-707, and
Kenny Walker 240-258 in the
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 236-
648 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.

Leftovers League bowling 225-
289-245 for a 759 high set.
Nate Holiday shot 222-216-245-
683, Parthenia White 222-234-
210-666, 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 247-248-222-
717, Tom Aussem 248, Mike
Peterson and Jon Devita 247,
Mike Copola and Matt Devita
247, and Bill Giaretta 245.
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 fir-
ing games of 255-203-252 for a
high series of 710.
David Jara shot 223-231-243-
697, 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.
HY-WAY BOWL
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,
ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
908-687-9300
Ginny O’Brien 206, and Dolly
Dicenso 202 in the Charlie’s
Angels League.
DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
Bryan Hans 703
AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
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.
GO BOWL

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 258-
718.
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 Junior-
Major 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.
November 25 - December 1, 2009 SPORTS REPORTER 7

Duke Wins PBA Cheetah Championship Williams Wins PBA Motor City Open
For 33rd Career Title For Record 46th Career Title
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Norm Duke added another milestone to his Professional Bowlers PBA’s all-time titles leader extends victory streak
Association Hall of Fame career by capturing the PBA Cheetah Championship at To 17 consecutive seasons
Thunderbowl Lanes for his 33rd career title.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Walter Ray Williams Jr. has already ventured into territory no
Duke, who now ranks fifth on the list of PBA all-time title winners behind Walter Ray
bowler in history has seen, but when he rallied to defeat Chris Barnes, 238-230, and
Williams Jr. (46), Earl Anthony (43) and Mark Roth and Pete Weber (34 each), ended an
win the Professional Bowlers Association’s Motor City Open at Thunderbowl Lanes,
incredible run by challenger Ryan Ciminelli of Buffalo, N.Y., to win their best-of-seven-
he broke new ground even for himself.
game championship match, 4-1.
Williams, who turned 50 on Oct. 6, won a record 46th title in a PBA Tour career that
The 23-year-old Ciminelli, a non-exempt player, led the Qualifying Round to get into the
began in 1983, and he extended his PBA record for winning at least one title to 17
72-man tournament field. He then led both rounds of qualifying and won best-of-seven-
consecutive seasons. The Ocala, Fla., resident, who is now eligible to bowl on the
game matches against Hall of Famer Brian Voss, four-time Tour champion Ryan Shafer
PBA Senior Tour, threw seven strikes and converted four single-pin spares in the
and PBA Tour rookie Derek Sapp to advance to the title match.
Motor City Open finals.
Against the 45-year-old Duke, Ciminelli won the first game, 226-212, but the Clermont,
Barnes, with strikes on seven of his first eight shots, left the 3-6-9-10 in the ninth
Fla., veteran then took control, winning the next four matches, 236-228, 257-213, 236-193,
frame and failed to convert the spare, giving Williams the lead for the first time in the
and 258-205.
title match. Then, needing a double and eight pins in the 10th frame to overtake
“If Ryan would have gotten a 2-0 edge on me, I don’t know if I could have come back,”
Williams, Barnes left a 7 pin on his first shot.
Duke said. “The lanes were changing and you really had to keep up with it. Being down by
“I left a lot of nine counts,” Williams said. “In the first frame, I threw a great shot
42 (pins) at one point in that second game, I didn’t know if I could have turned it around if
and left a ringing 10 pin. The one I left in the third frame (a 6 pin), I pinched the shot
I had lost.”
a little left, but I’ll throw the ball the same way every time after leaving ringing 10s.
After a first-round bye on his side of the single-elimination match play bracket, Duke
Sometimes you’ll strike, sometimes not. Fortunately today I didn’t get too many taps.”
defeated Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Chris Barnes to earn his berth in the championship
The title match was a strike-fest compared to the earlier matches, when conditions
match.
were challenging. Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., needed a late strike surge to
“For me it’s like tennis. You have to attack every opponent differently,” Duke said. “With
escape Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, S.C., 201-169, in the opening match.
Ryan being left-handed I had a fresh condition on the right side of the lane which was an
O’Neill then got lined up and blew past Pete Weber of St. Ann, Mo., 257-224. But
advantage for me.”
as the lane conditions changed, the transition caught up to O’Neill in the semifinal
Ciminelli, who had little trouble carrying corner pins on pocket hits throughout the tour-
match, when Barnes out-lasted him, 183-169, to set up a title match between the top
nament, ran into a pair where he had trouble kicking out the 7 pin.
two qualifiers in the event.
“I had trouble carrying on this pair of lanes in a side tournament before this tournament
Barnes made a critical adjustment to find the pocket in championship contest, but
started,” Ciminelli said “but I thought it might have been just a unique situation.
Williams had an even better answer.
“I was pretty calm going into the championship match and started out making good
“At one time in my career, I was 0-9 on TV,” Williams said, “but things turned
shots, but after a while I couldn’t carry,” he added. “I tried everything I could to get rid of
around. For a long time, I couldn’t do anything right. Since things turned around, TV
the 7 pin, but nothing worked.”
has been going good for me.”
Duke earned $25,000 for his victory. Ciminelli earned $13,000 and his best Tour finish.
“I keep saying one more (title), and now it’s 46,” he laughed. “Winning a tourna-
NOTE: The Cheetah Championship was the first PBA Tour event ever to incorporate a
ment is the best thing in the world, but you never know when it’s going to be the last
best-of-seven-game title match.
one.”
8 SPORTS REPORTER November 25 - December 1, 2009

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Vincent Babcock 759 Brian Lynch 738 Rob Morris 690
HOPELAWN, NJ – Vincent HOPELAWN, NJ – Brian Lynch HOPELAWN, NJ – Rob Morris
Babcock topped the scoring in the led the scoring in the Madison took the spotlight in the Friday
Friday Late Night Mixed League Park Men’s League firing games Nite Mixed League pitching 205-
firing games of 225-277-257 for a of 265-264-209 for a high series of 279-206 for a high series of 690.
high series of 759. 738. Rocco Fortunato hit 221-238-
Dennis Lawrence hit 212-231- Ryan Friend shot 235-278-223- 214-673, Jose Vega 225-243-661,
614, Michael Benevenuto 212- 736, Bob Hanel 279-209-226-714, Richard Funk III 277-647, and
208-610, and Jason Tulino 212. Ed Walsh 223-258-229-710, Neal Kevin Cristi 226-210-210-646.
Rich Maddock 733 Linder 226-257-225-708, Michael Vinny Medvetz 687
HOPELAWN, NJ – Rich Ibanez 224-224-247-705, and HOPELAWN, NJ – Vinny
Maddock topped the scoring in the Jaydee Luistro 245-267-701. Medvetz led set the pace while
Knights of Columbus League fir- Joe Herber 706 rolling in the Thursday Nite
ing games of 211-255-267 for a HOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Herber led Mixed League bowling 234-245-
high series of 733. the scoring in the Thursday Mixed 208 for a high 687 set.
Bob Banko shot 231-224-208- Nuts League tossing games of Thomas Poulos shot 256-225-
663, Jeff Nemeth 203-227-223- 237-231-238 for a high 706 series. 675, Andrew Smith 246-234-662,
653, Nick Simone 212-223-212- Jeff Lada hit 240-242-672, Pat and Mike Piomelli 223-223-628.
647, and Mark Makwinski 215- Moreno 246-212-637, John Syslo Steve Venito 681
201-224-640. 212-226-636, and Rose Lada 246- HOPELAWN, NJ – Steve Venito
Joe Herber 711 212-627. led the Family League bowling
HOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Herber Rocco Fortunato 691 240-246 for a high 681.
topped the scoring in the Gemini HOPELAWN, NJ – Rocco Jim Medoro hit 252-247-680,
Towing League bowling 200-256- Fortunato was the leader the Rocco Fortunato 258-218-655, Sal
255 for a 711 high set Family League firing games of Angotti 212-247-652, Al Patrick
Scott Akalewicz shot 252-235- 214-223-254 for a high series of 202-230-614, and Matt Norcross
673, Craig Rosen 236-231-652, 691. 203-215-607.
Warren Taureck 209-211-227-647, Sal Angotti hit 216-218-204-638, Shelley Jacques 668
and Brian Petretta 265-611. Steve Venito 237-203-633, Al HOPELAWN, NJ – Shelly
In the Winter Senior Citizen Patrick 204-225-609, and Eric Jacques took center stage while
League Rich Rowley shot 212- Applegate 212-604. rolling in the His & Hers League
590. when she rolled an impressive 278
game en route to the high series of
Paul Douvas 299 at Hanover 668.
Michael Holoka hit 236-233-663,
HANOVER, NJ - Jack Milne tossed games of 261-232-258 for a 751 Don Anione 257-213-652, Dennis
while rolling in the Morris County Thursday Night Men's League at DeCrosta 243-203-643, and John
Hanover Lanes. Vignola 221-200-620.
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 Nick Viverito 680
Cook 741 (259) all blasted 700 series. HOPELAWN, NJ – Nick Viverito
led the Monday Madness League
pitching 247-268 for a high series
Mike Wuhrman Tops Montvale Juniors of 680.
By Dennis O'Flaherty Rob Dunn shot 243-614, Greg
MONTVALE, NJ - Mike Wuhrman lead the scoring for the Montvale Nagy 202-233-607, and Dan
Junior Singles with games of 236-205-204 for a 646 series. Billy DeBenedetto 212-237-604.
Olzewski shot a 226 game, Bryan Kist had games of 220 and 212, Brian Diane Caffiero shot 171-147-
O'Flaherty 217, Eric Sibbald 204 and 196, and Jon Frantin rolled a 201. 181-499, and Erma McClain 172-
In the Strikers league, Kristian Burke bowled a 183, while Jamie Mager 186-139-497 in the Academy
shot 153, Jillian Holmsen 140, Lauren Folkers 139 and Sidney Ficarotta Women’s League.
shot a 123. David Caceres 663
For the Power Preps, Colin Hanrahan shot a 116, Jordan Friedman shot HOPELAWN, NJ – David
85 and Noah Goldberg had an 80 game. Caceres fired 215-235-213-663,
Jason Ciszewski 207-200, Wayne
Will Blanco Tops N. Arlington Juniors Babert 201, and Katina Garcia 176
By Vince Albrecht in the Avenel Youth League.
10/23/09 North Arlington, NJ – The Cardinals’ Will Blanco exploded Tom Vickery 642
from the gate with 243, enough to earn him this week’s Junior Bowler HOPELAWN, NJ – Tom Vickery
of the Week while contesting in the Friday Adult-Junior Doubles action. rolled 208-235-642, and Bill Pyrz
The Redbirds still lost two of three to Nick Gavron’s pace-setting S.A.S. 214-216-211-641 in the Merck
duo. Juicy got by Team Awesome, 5-2 behind bantam Chris McBride League.
who matched his season high 151 single. Nicole Fonseca led the junior Ralph Doerfler 648
girls with two above-average games as Café Tra-Ell edged past The A HOPELAWN, NJ – Ralph
Team, 4-3. The Mighty Chipmunks foraged their way to two points in Doerfler paced the Atlantic City
their battle with the Ghosts. Trios League firing 224-237 for a
Above-average juniors included Will Blanco +41, Chris McBride +31, high series of 648.
Margaret Ziobro +17, Nicole Fonseca +16 and Nick Gavron +14. Tops Bill Venezia shot 206-201-224-
among their adult counterparts were Tim Bray 203, 200; Ralph Alberti 631, Pete Marinello 208-229-627,
198, 196; Patti Passaro 178; Art Arrigo 176, 173 and Donna McBride and Mike Vicidomini 216-231-
175, 173. 617.