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Eric Taylor Jr. and Mike Ruggiero Win LIGBT Major Titles
Garden City, NY: The much antic- two new LIGBT Champions were by young Eric Taylor who started his event had another great turnout as Mike Ruggiero and Michael
ipated Long Island Generations crowned. final game with the first 6 strikes. The 236 bowlers packed AMF Garden Bernard, Copaigue, NY, bowled
Bowling Tour (LIGBT) Memorial The scratch event attracted 150 other two finalists were trying their City. A total of 29 bowlers head to head to determine the
Day Weekend Major at Garden City bowlers and it was obvious from best to find a shot but before they advanced to the finals with 6 LIGBT Handicap Champion. Mike
was a big success. Scratch champi- the start the lefties were at a tremen- could figure it out Eric had a 45 pin bowlers earning byes by leading a Ruggiero started with a 17 pin
on Eric Taylor Jr. of Brooklyn, NY dous advantage. The PBA Viper victory. To win his first LIGBT title squad. High series for the handicap handicap advantage and never let
won $3,000 and the handicap pattern was used and low scoring Eric rolled a 243 while Senior event was thrown by Tom Piazza of his lead slip away. In fact, the 17 pin
champion, Mike Ruggiero of was expected but the dominance by Champion Tim Regan of E. Northport Roslyn, NY rolling a 750 series advantage wound up being a 16 pin
Smithtown, NY, took home $2,000. the port side was frustrating. finished second with a 198 ($1,500) with handicap and bonus pins. Tom victory; 204 to 188. Mike Ruggiero
Close to 400 bowlers packed the Twelve out of the 18 finalists were and Adam Sher of Commack took earned 2 byes in the finals for his earned $2,000 for his victory while
bowling center and after 6 qualify- left-handed. third ($1,000) with a 166. high series. Michael Bernard took home
ing squads, and a four round finals, The final shootout was dominated The 210 and under handicap The final match was very close as $1,000.
2 SPORTS REPORTER June 16 - 22, 2010
J o a n Ta y l o r ’ s
Te n P i n R a p . . . .
Last Friday’s Morris County average, 540 series. Jenna 223.
USBC Youth Association’s 22nd Henderson, 214 high game. Junior He has chosen to get the ring from
Annual Awards Dinner was great as Boys: Ross Whitehead, 201 aver- the US Bowling Congress. And yes,
usual. Seeing the young bowlers, age, 729 series. High game: Greg he admits to having been nervous. “I
their families, youth association Tack, 278. Junior Girls: Giana tried not to trip over my feet. As
officers, and the legend, Emma Loyer, 197 average, Laura Zaugg, long as I didn’t trip, I was okay.” Idle bowling thoughts. games with 22. He was followed
Hendrickson in one place (Zeris Inn, 727 series and Giana Loyer, 277 When asked if the whole building ...I happen to live near a moun- by George Billick with 17, Dick
Mountain Lakes) is always gratify- high game. Major Boys: High got quiet on his last shot he said, “I tain, a little one, but one that does Weber at 16 and Lindy Faragalli
ing. And what is more inspiring than Average, Steven Haneveld, 226. don’t know.” Talk about being in have plenty of wildlife. So it's no with 14. The only difference now
hearing of the young people’s High Series: Michael Angle, 822 the zone! Paul’s Team, Hafta Bowl, surprise when you see an animal is that those numbers were for a
accomplishments? Of particular with honors going to Jason won the team event in last year’s here or there. But one morning I career and similar numbers cur-
note was this year’s Emma P. Maulbeck and Steven Haneveld for Morris County USBC BA was up early and there on my rently posted are for a year.
Hendrickson scholarship winner, 804 series. High Game: 300 for Championship tournament with lawn, a little lawn, pranced 9 large ...The determinization of a pro
Nicole Chanin. This Sparta High Matt Coombs, Eric Gentilella, Paul and his teammates Gene wild turkeys. In less than 20 min- or amateur remains confusing.
School student has a grade point Steven Haneveld, Jon Hawxhurst, Pukas, Bill Ratliff, John Pezzino utes the gathering had increased The only sure thing is that if you
average of 3.87.She aspires to attend Jason Maulbeck and Scott Wilcox. and Chuckie Briggs. DiSturco to 19. My bowling side of my are a member of the Professional
Vanderbilt University and bowl with Major girls: High average: Crystal would like to someday see an 800 brain quickly calculated that if I Bowlers Association, you are
their team. She is not only a scholar Keller, 205. Series: Nicole Chanin, series. For now he’s happy to bowl was bowling those 19 gobblers indeed classified as a pro.
but also enjoys the Junior State of 700 and Heather VanDyk, high in his one league and enter county would have translated into 57 …A very palatial estate in New
America, Russian Elementary game of 280. Don’t forget these are and state tournaments. strikes. Jersey has been on sale for a mere
School Tutor and Peer Development youth bowlers! ***************** ...The best motto ever used in $19.5 million. The impressive digs
Program, Habitat for Humanity and Did you know? There are coupons Joe Miller, 47, saw his sixth per- bowling was the simple one of have practically everything, and if
Key Club. By the way, she bowls, on boxes of Jolly Time® microwave fect game, this at Rockaway Lanes bring a friend. If every bowler, you're a bowler with bucks, the
too, with an average of 194, high popcorn and Tony’s Frozen Pizza, in the Monday Night Early Birds even now and then, brought along deciding factor could be the two
game of 278 and high series of 791. good for one free game of open league. He posted 244-300-236 on a a friend to bowl, and maybe join lane bowling center on the proper-
One of her many highlights was bowling, valid until August 222 average for a 780 total. You or rejoin a league, it wouldn't be ty. ...Glad to see the emphasis in
bowling in Holland in the People to 31.According to gobowling.com, would think he wouldn’t be nervous long before the bowlers would bowling is back on the sport side
People US Ambassador Youth area centers participating are: on the final ball, but he admits to “a need more centers. of the game. Over the years,
Friendship Games, winning first Boonton Lanes, Rockaway Lanes, little nervousness. My wife, Donna, ...Behind every star bowler is an dozens of top bowling writers
place team and first place girls’ indi- Sparta Lanes and Oakwood Lanes. had never been present for my other instructor who claims there's a have endorsed such thinking.
vidual high game with 268. Nicole How’s that for a nice free game of 300s, so this was special. And she good instructor behind every star ...Why do we call it the "foul"
was presented with a $1,000 schol- practice? was nervous!” bowler. Yet nothing is more exas- line? Why not call it the "fair"
arship. ***************** Joe has been bowling for 26 years. perating than a bowler who can line.
There were too many awards to Paul DiSturco, Randolph, saw his In earlier times, Pro bowler Teata instruct well, and won't, unless it ...It's good to see Doug Kent
list here, but the year-end achieve- first 300 at the age of 49. He did this Semiz helped Joe conquer the 7-pin, is a bowler who can't teach, and receive recognition. He has been a
ments are a good representation. in his only league at Rockaway as Joe is left-handed, at Columbia does. very underrated bowler for most
Some youngsters even won the Lanes, the Tuesday Night Mixed Park Lanes in Union City. His only ...Award programs are impor- of his long career, except to his
“triple crown” which is high aver- League, where he averaged 207. bowling goal is “to continue to be tant, and after a century of pro- opponents.
age, series, and game. Here they are: This 39-year veteran of the game consistent.” moting various award programs ...If you tire of hearing so many
Bantam Boys: Evan Weinberg, 173 got his start in junior leagues in ***************** by various groups for a wide vari- problems in the doings of athletes
average, 528 series, 254 game Union when the Four Seasons Calendar: July 30-Aug. 1: Tenth ety of bowlers, care must be taken who command mega-buck
(triple crown); Bantam Girls: High Bowling Center existed. The story Annual Pro Image Bowling Camp. when awards are eliminated. On salaries, take pride in the off lane
Average and Series: Corinne behind his ball is a little unusual. His Contact Pro Image Bowling at 973- the outside most bowlers try not activities of top pro bowlers, most-
Clemente, 109 avg., 457 series. teammate, John Pezzino, gave him 625-5554. This year’s pro guest to show emotion when they ly more giving than taking.
High Game, Emma Thies, 162. Prep the ball which Paul then had Pro will be multi-Bowler of the Year receive awards, but inside they're ...The psychiatrist happily
Boys: Allen Warner, 170 average, Image Pro Shop redrill for him. and 47-title holder Walter Ray bursting with pride. Have you informed his bowler patient that
552 series, 253 game (triple crown); About five weeks into it, he scored Williams, Jr., who will come in on ever visited any bowler's home or he was now cured. "That's some
Prep Girls: Kimberly Keller, 148 the perfecto in between a 203 and Sunday, August 1, to chat, answer business and not seen a trophy, cure," said the bowler. "When I
questions, coach, and challenge one plaque or emblem on display? first came here I was Walter Ray
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of the campers to a one-game ...Back in 1970 Elvin Mesger Williams Jr. Now I'm just another
match. was the leader in sanctioned 300 nobody bowler."
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4 SPORTS REPORTER June 16 - 22, 2010
Fons McKoy 726 at Parkway Lanes. Will Blanco Powers Cardinals to Championship
Elmwood Park, NJ – Fons McKoy led all pin attackers with scores of
By Vince Albrecht
182-265-279 for a high series of 726 in the Wednesday, Teterboro
Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. North Arlington, NJ – In a befit- Season-ending accolades to series, 268 game], Nicolette
Larry DeAngelo rolled 267-715, Rich DeLorenzo Sr. 257-692, Joe tingly climactic outcome, the youth achievers’ Will Blanco [200 Arrigo [161 average, 591 series,
Donnarumma 232-690, Rich DeLorenzo Jr. 236-685, Joe Mercurio 242- Cardinals held off sizzling S.A.S., average, 709 series, 259 game], 222 game] and Chris McBride
680, Dave Begosh 242-666, Mike Aiellos 236-663, Dave Irwin 256-658, 452-444 to snare the North Nick Gavron [197 average, 691 [524 series, 233 game].
& Mark Marton 256-654. Arlington Adult-Junior Doubles
title in a playoff after dropping
MONTVALE LANES
back to back position encounters
Bryan Kist Tops in Youth Travel to the torrid S.A.S. duo. The latter
By Vince Albrecht forced the rolloff with a runaway
Fair Lawn, NJ– There have been nine “700” sets rolled in the Stan season high 504 effort in the regu- 14 West Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
Niemiec Youth Travel League this past season and Bryan Kist has five lation finale as Kevin Gavron (Exit 172 G.S. Parkway)
of them, including the 268-716 at Fair Lawn where he now has three. smoked a 278 to complement his
Even with teammates Brian O’Flaherty’s 250-628, Bobby McCarthy’s
221 and noticeably improved Shannon Rossi’s effort, Bryan’s Montvale
nephew Nick’s 226. Undaunted,
the Redbirds’ youth average leader
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II squad barely salvaged two points, taking the finale from Fair Lawn I, Will Blanco was unflappable in
924-915. The victors benefitted from 14-year-old Deandre Lightly’s sea- the playoff, hammering 233 by
son-best 223,218,244-685; his younger sister Keenah came through with converting a crucial tenth frame Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Leagues
a huge 191 while deuces were tallied by Jenn Houseward 205 and Simon spare for the championship. Junior Doubles League
Lezaja 201. Team Awesome finished in third Adult-Junior League
Driven by 14-year-old Jake Rollins’ 237, Fair Lawn II grabbed undis- place despite a 5-2 setback to
puted possession of first place, sweeping seven points from the vacancy; Juicy and 12-year-old Chris Adult-Junior Bumpers
Maggie Schultz and Shaun Cairns both contributed over average three- McBride’s over average outing. Schools, Camps and Corporate Groups Welcome
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June 16 - 22, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER 5
ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Keri May 731
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Keri May led
the scoring in the Fri. Tri Mixed
Keith Helbourg685
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Keith
Helbourg paced the scoring in the
Bill Karpack 635
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Bill
Karpack led the scoring in the
HY-WAY BOWL
League firing games of 268-239-
224 for a high series of 731, and
NorBu Lodge League firing
games of 247-235-203 for a high
NorBu Lodge League firing
games of 212-224-635, John
ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
Charles Whitehead hti 204.
Bob Olstead 739
series of 685.
Bill Karpack shot 246-218-205-
Jenkins 241,
Carpenter 237.
and Craig
908-687-9300
669, and Ann Meisner 200.
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Bob Olstead DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
topped the scoring in the Mixed
League League firing games of AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
254-244-241 for a high series of
739.
Jim Testa shot 247-217-238-703,
Walt Forrester 259, Keri May 257-
213-206-676, and Julianne
Cromwell 222.
Tim Panek 730
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Tim Panek led
the scoring in the Fri. Nite Men’s
League firing games of 265-246-
219 for a high series of 730.
Bill Ratliff shot 274, Ken George
267, Brian Pennella 252.
Randy Edwards 716
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Randy
Edwards led the scoring in the
Lake Hiawatha A.C. League firing
games of 278-256 for a high series
of 716.
Joe Albensi, Jr. rolled 278-215-
214-707, Jim Westergaard 265,
Sam Sapio 260, Jamie Watson
256, and Vince Opalewski 255.
Nidia Haneveld 713
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Nidia
Haneveld led the scoring in the
Tue. Night Mixed League firing
games of 258-231-224 for a high
series of 713.
Scott Struble shot 255-211-223-
699, Steve Petersen 254-218-204-
676, and Matt Hoffman 266.
Mike Dean 653
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Mike Dean
rolled 247-226-653,and Steve
Bader 266-615 in the Holy Roller
League.
Leroy Hopkins shot 233 in the
PBA Experience League.
Tammy Baldwin 646
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Tammy
Baldwin paced the scoring in the
Women’s League firing games of
244-212 for a high series of 646.
John Neral 627
ROCKAWAY, NJ – In the PBA
Experience League John Neral
shot 227-202-627, Tom Lulewicz
228-206-616, and Noel Vega 236-
602.
June 16 - 22, 2010 SPORTS REPORTER 7
AT T-BOWL AT STELTON
PARKWAY LANES John Cavalcante 808 Joanne Egan 748 Keith Urquhart 744
Route 46 East at GSP, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 WAYNE, NJ – John Cavalcante WAYNE, NJ – Joanne Egan led
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Keith
201-791-4680 topped the scoring in the Guys the T-Bowlettes League firing
Urquahrt led the scoring in the
and Dolls League firing games of games of 225-257-266 for a high
SUMMER leagues
Classic League firing games of
275-245-285 for a high series of series of 748.
289-204-242 for a high series of
808. In another session Joanne
now forming
744.
Mario Pietrobono hit 289-769, Egan led with a 279 game for a
Mike Yunker rolled 245-208-
Chuck D’Angelo 760, Walter high series of 720 followed by
244-697, and Paul Fair 279-235-
Monday Wojcik 707, Manny Costa, Jr. Dot Tyrrel hit 258-671, Sharon
697.
696, Frederick Doot 693, and Papini 626, and Mary Zielinski
George’s Memorial
4 per team- Mixed - 7:00 pm - start June Keri May 245-649. 207.
Phil Pron 743
PBA Experience PISCATAWAY, NJ – Phil Pron
Singles-Mixed - 6:30 pm - start May
led the scoring in the Wed.
Tuesday AT&T League firing games of
Adult/Child 199-279-265 for a high series of
4 per team - any combo - 7:00 pm - start June 743.
370-440 Summer Doubles Cecil Burr, Jr. rolled 268, Mike
2 per team-any combo - 7:30 pm - start June Coppola 266, and Philip Chmura
259.
Wednesday
Parkway Foursome
Any combo - 7:30 pm - start June Bob Manning 691
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Bob
Thursday Manning rolled 227-244-220 for
Summer Dominicans a 691 series in the Piscataway
4 per team-Men’s - 7:30 pm - start June Mixed Triples League.
Summer Foursome
4 per team – any combo - 7:00 pm - start June
Henry Pakosz 254
Friday PISCATAWAY, NJ – Henry
Parkway Summer Scrambles Pakosz led the scoring in the
Walk-in Event - 8:00 pm - starting June He’s and She’s League firing a
high game of 254.
Sunday Anthony Johnson shot 252, and
King of the Hill
Walk-in Event - Sign-ups at 6:30 pm - start June
Scott Tecza 252.
8 SPORTS REPORTER June 16 - 22, 2010
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