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Vol. 78 No. 08 April 26 - May 2, 2017 25 cents
No. 17 Ford Fusion to Sport Go Bowling Logo at NASCAR Mothers Day Race
CONCORD, N.C. Roush Fenway Racing we are going to have a lot of fun in Kansas Schenk, president of BPAA. With the the opportunity to view part of the Go
driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will pair up spreading the word about bowling and exposure we receive and all of the give- Bowling 400 from the Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
with Go Bowling when the NASCAR hopefully getting to knock down a few aways and promotions that we activate, the Pit Box.
Monster Energy Cup Series rolls into pins ourselves. Go Bowling 400 is a great traffic driver for Its great to have a proven winner like
Kansas Speedway on Saturday, May 13, The bowling industry Go Bowling, our centers. Ricky sporting the Go Bowling logo at our
for the Go Bowling 400. Go Bowling will Bowling Proprietors Association of Throughout race weekend, fans will be race, said John Harbuck, president of
serve as the anchor on Stenhouse Jr.s America (BPAA) and Strike Ten able to go to the Go Bowling Fan STE, the marketing arm of the bowling
No. 17 Ford Fusion at Kansas. Entertainment (STE) - is sponsoring the Experience in the Midway, where they will industry. We have a great weekend of fan
This is a really exciting partnership, Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway for be able to bowl for free and meet profes- interaction planned and we hope to cap it
said Stenhouse Jr., who rolled to victory at the second consecutive year. sional bowlers. In addition, fans will be off with Ricky in Victory Lane.
the 2012 NASCAR XFINITY Series race Through this race, we are able to drive able to register to win a dream trip to Roush Fenway Racing boasts nine
in Kansas. I have always loved to go tremendous top of mind awareness for Racings Big Championship Weekend at NASCAR wins at Kansas Speedway,
bowling. These guys are dedicated to bowling by reaching a huge audience with the Homestead-Miami Speedway in including wins in all three of NASCARs
spreading their passion for the sport and similar demographics, said Nancy November, a free year of bowling and have premiere series and four in the Cup series.
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Richmond International Raceway to Host AT JIB LANES
Smithfield PWBA Tour Championship Monday Friends and Family: Stephanie Barbera 257-236-235-728,
Carl Rissland 266-622, Twone Williams 246-664, Brian Hunter 268-
ARLINGTON, Texas The sea- will be on Richmond as the inau- QubicaAMF will showcase its 224-683, Mike Fuentes 265-657, Jay Hall 244-662, Nicole Cumberbatch
son finale of the Professional gural Monster Energy NASCAR latest BES X Scoring System at 276-667, Ray Pugh 268-634, William Watson 290-722, Tony Taylor
Womens Bowling Association Cup Series regular-season cham- the Pepsi PWBA Lincoln Open in 225-243-648, Mel Chandler 257-647, Brett Mosley 246-689, Bernard
(PWBA) Tour will take place at pion will be crowned in the Lincoln, Nebraska, and the U.S. Smiley 251-686, Pepper Graves 242-233-232-707.
Richmond International Raceway Federated Auto Parts 400, said Womens Open in Plano, Texas.
(Richmond) in Richmond, Richmonds President Dennis Many racing fans are bowling Tuesday Ball and Chain: Efren Enriquez 214-225-636, John Acello
Virginia, during the tracks fall Bickmeier. As always, Fan fans and this will be a wonderful 225-203-617, David Siegenthal 219-245-621, Dylan Bustillo 224-230-
NASCAR race week festivities. Appreciation Weekend will con- opportunity to present our season 235-689, Jewel Wilson 211-231-633, Kristin Hellman 236-215-648,
Richmond-based QubicaAMF tinue to be one of the best fan finale alongside a great race at Brian Walters 221-244-679, Shawn Wyatt 227-246-224-697, Greg Chin
will install bowling lanes for the experiences in NASCAR. Adding Richmond, said Kelly Kulick, 256-236-671, Charles Hall 257-641, Bobby Fox-247-247-256-750,
event as part of its new sponsor- a world-class event like the PWBA Tour spokesperson and a Chaz Ameres 227-248-686, Joe Peltzman 237-237-248-722.
ship of the PWBA. Smithfield PWBA Tour top player on the PWBA Tour.
The Smithfield PWBA Tour Championship provides another Having such a unique setting Midweek Mixers: Efren Enriquez 227-224-645, Mike Nian 265-653,
Championship is set for Sept. 3-6 great experience for fans that will give us the chance to show- Jesus Paredes 223-223-249-695, Ron Cabello 234-245-685, Tony Singh
in the Old Dominion Building at makes our race a destination. case our sport and interact with 279-674, Chris Mayr 249-658, Brett Lee 227-268-685.
the Richmond Raceway QubicaAMFs sponsorship of fans. Were excited to welcome
Complex. The 16-player field the PWBA includes title sponsor- QubicaAMF as a PWBA sponsor Thursday Gottscheer Bowling Club: Bill Brucker 255 Winfried
will be comprised of PWBA ship of the opening event of the and appreciate the continued sup- Stubenrauch 230-214-614, Roland Belay 222, and Connie Krische 234-
members who win a 2017 event 2017 PWBA Tour season. The port of Smithfield Foods. 200.
and completed by point earners QubicaAMF PWBA Sonoma The PWBA relaunched in 2015
for the season. The finals will be County Open that takes place through a funding agreement Pin Pals: Eric Schieler 237-625, George Pirpinias 234-609, Paul
televised live on CBS Sports April 27-29 at Double Decker from the Bowling Proprietors Hickey 227-211-619, Vinh Huynh 222-243-659, Vernon Mackey 267.
Network on Sept. 6. Lanes in Rohnert Park, Association of America and
QubicaAMF, whose U.S. head- California. United States Bowling Congress. United Queens: Caroline Phelps-Nurse 236-202, Linda Polidian 219,
quarters are in Richmond, will QubicaAMF is committed to The 2017 PWBA Tour season Shirene Lawrence 205, and Kathy Taylor 223-222-637.
build four state-of-the-art lanes the support and growth of com- will feature 14 events starting
inside the Old Dominion petitive bowling, and were with the QubicaAMF Sonoma Friday Friday Hi-Rollers: Jimmy Tom 234-223-668, Peter Sarne 245-
Building for the event. thrilled to join with the PWBA County Open on April 27-29. 223-223-691, Dex David 255-663, Gwen Conyers-Baptiste 245-643,
QubicaAMF is the worlds largest this season, QubicaAMF Tickets for the Smithfield Sam Quaglierini 257-246-721, Bryan Paul 265-258-236-759, Danielle
manufacturer of bowling prod- Chairman Pat Ciniello said. PWBA Tour Championship go on Merino 245-255-753, Steve Amarosa 235-244-688, Kevin Viloria 249-
ucts. Were excited to present the sea- sale June 1. Tickets will be avail- 254-714, Chris Mayr 222-225-228-675.
Virginia-based Smithfield son-opening event and to have an able at the Richmond box office,
Foods returns as title sponsor of integral part of what will be a via phone at 866-455-7223 and Saturday Early Birds Mixed: Renee Gerber 215-214-212-641,
the seasons final major for the tremendous finale at the PWBA on rir.com. Go to PWBA.com for Caroline Ellis 200, Duane Titus 246-248-681, Kamal Saleem 222,
third consecutive season. Tour Championship in the complete 2017 PWBA Tour Sheila Saleem 220-213, Dollar Bill Gantt 225-225-607.
The eyes of the racing world Richmond. schedule along with news, player
bios and more.
PBA DOUBLES
Sports Reporter Richmonds fall race weekend,
presented by Whos Your Driver,
will crown the inaugural Monster
Continued from Page 1
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough I told Jesper before the finals that we had already made history by
Energy NASCAR Cup Series reg- becoming the first team of two-handers to bowl for a doubles title, so we
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ular season champion over Fan
Hank Allen Immaculatta DElia might as well win it, too.
Contributing Writers
Appreciation Weekend on Sept. In the semifinal match, Kent and Tackett, the PBAs 2013 and 14
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough 8-9. Rookies of the Year, respectively out-struck first-time television finalist
Witness history in the Federated Zeke Bayt of Westerville, Ohio, and PBA Tour veteran Dick Allen of
For information regarding advertising, subscrip- Auto Parts 400 Monster Energy Columbia, S.C., 248-228, to advance to the championship match.
tions, or editorial content call: NASCAR Cup Series race on In the opening match, Bayt left a 4 pin on his first shot on television
(201)865-5363 Saturday, Sept. 9 as a regular-sea-
son champion will be crowned.
and converted the spare before he and Allen threw 10 consecutive strikes
in a 287-194 romp past Texas teammates DJ Archer of Friendswood and
E-mail: SportsReporter1940@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 8, the rising Shawn Maldonado of Houston.
Or Dan at: mcdonough1@aol.com stars of tomorrow will compete in Bayt and Allen continued to pound the pocket in match two, throwing
Sports Reporter the Virginia529 College Savings strikes on seven of their first eight shots on their way to a 244-211 vic-
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tory over Australias Jason Belmonte and Bill ONeill of Langhorne, Pa.
Belmonte struggled to carry on the right lane while ONeill struck on six
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April 26 - May 2, 2017 SPORTS REPORTER 3
FARMINGDALE, NY - Jeff Page Randazzo led the scoring in the In the Saturday St Martins Alex
led the scoring in the Tuesday Monday HS Practice League Grzybowski shot 215, and Brian Get In The Game Trio
Early Birds League rolling games rolling games of 216-225-246 for Lunetto and Tris Stremmel 201. 6WDUWV7XHV0D\UGDWSP
of 279-262 for a high 745 set. a high series of 687. Marvin Slifkin shot 216, Gerard
Eric Reynolds shot 257-234-254- Max Garrido and Michael Hoeler 189, Al Noll 177-166, and
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745, Tyrone Pagge 286, Michael Lamanno shot 255, Alex Cruz and Emanuel LaGatta and Karen
Berardino 258-693, Greg Herzing Darius Fuller 246, and Bruno 172.
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Lou Barbera 736 FARMINGDALE, NY - Brian Howard shot 240, Dylan Bastillo
FARMINGDALE, NY - Lou Siemers paced the scoring in the 237, Rafael Ongjoco 224, and
Friday Teen Scholarship
Barbera led the scoring in the Wednesday Party League rolling Daniel Gallo 216 in the Henry ERZOHUVSHUWHDP6WDUWV-XQHQGDWSP
Expressway Glass League rolling games of 247-237 for a high series Schein League. Spring Leagues Now Forming.
games of 254-236-246 for a high of 678. Bob Andrews 236 Call for more information
series of 736. Lloyd Hasluck shot 234-670,
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AT MAPLE LANES RVC
Glenn Smith 793 Richard Franklin 713 Aubrey Pereira 681 Nick Cimino 680 Sean McGinn 674
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Glen Smith topped the scoring in RIchard Franklin led the scoring Aubrey Pereira paced the scor- Rick Cimino led the scoring in the Sean McGinn led the scoring in
the Monday 4 Man Classic in the Thursday Senior Birds ing in the Thursday Senior Thursday Mixed League rolling the Thursday El Cheapo Mixed
League blasting games of 279- League rolling games of 256-245 Birds League rolling games of games of 253-241 for a high series League rolling games of 213-
257-257 for a high series of 793. for a high series of 713. 211-244-226 for a high series of of 680. 2327-224 for a high series of 674.
Barry Clare shot 256-290-237- Ed Fronera hit 236-215-247-698, 681. John Cardinale hit 245-234-672, Mark Kopper shot 267-227-672,
783, John Maglio 289-247-738, Jay McCray 207-256-227-689, Thomas Romanelli shot 259- followed by Rich Sitt bowling Barry Lituchy 2366-234-631, and
John Hanning 266-754, Pat Joe Dire 257-248-684, William 216-677, Henry Clay 255, 253-223-668, Kyle OConnor 256- John Moran 227-215-627.
Zenker 244-248-244-736, and Tyson 202-237-237-676, and Richard Franklin 248, and Joe 213-656, and Greg Ton 267-218- Sal Patrice Nolan 215
Sal Palmeri 258-217-248-723. Gerald Fields 213-234-225-672. Dire 242-662. 647. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Mike Desmond 770 Anthony Smith 712 In the Tuesday Long Beach In the Monday Ladies Classic Patrice Nolan rolled 215, Vicky
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Catholics League Erica League Dawn Waldhof shot 202, Lockwood and Gloria Belmonte
Mike Desmond topped the scor- Anthony Smith led the scoring in Gershkowitz hit 194-178, MarielDePalma, Anne Molloy, 212, Kathy Andrews 210, and
ing in the Wednesday Senior the Wednesday Mixed League Letitia Kopper 181, and Nancy and Mindy Myers 187, and Trish Maria Buchanan 200 in the
Doubles League blasting games rolling games of 258-237-217 for Johnson 169-168. Lugo 180. Rockvilles League.
of 236-289-245 for a high series a high series of 712.
Lodi Lanes
of 770. Willie Fessler hit 267-259-699,
Ed Frontera hit 236-215-237- Terry Boyle 247-246-691,
688, Jim Marino 235-226-215- Gregory Frank 228-246-215-689,
676, Mel Brown 279-669, and and Keith Skellington 278-204-
Stan Rosdaio 237-220-656. 667. 7HUKXQH$YH/RGL1-
Lawrence Welfare 752 In the Wednesday Clark Gillies
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Marilyn Cashel shot 178-152,
Lawrence Welfare topped the Linda Graziano 169, and Letita ZZZ/RGL/DQHVFRP
scoring in the Custom Thumbz Kopper 160.
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727, Anthony Cimino 229-221- high series of 706.
259-709, RIch Rosenthal 255-
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Dan DiGirolamo hit 257-245-
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Christian Freen 726 Brian Battino 223-222-236-681, $SULO8%$7KH*DXQWOHW
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Amande Petrillo fired 224-214- Early Mens League rolling of 265-
625, Matthew Schurin 231-218- 229-210 for a high series of 704. 0D\$QQXDO0HPRULDO'D\ZHHNHQG*DPHU
617, Steven Santiago 217-205- Pete Morreale hit 279-245-694,
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612, and Christopher Andreo Keith Manza 269, Frank Jara 246-
237-602. 232-669, and Corey Mahoney
John LaBau 723 248-223-664. Its getting WarmerSummer Leagues will be Coming Soon!
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Robert Maloney 703 Monday 670 Trios .. Tuesday Trios .. Wednesday Doubles ..
John LaBau topped the scoring ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Wednesday Adult / Juniors .. Thursday Doubles ..
in the Saturday Bowl N Cruise Robert Maloney led the scoring in
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Robert Schiavone hit 257-251- 225-258 for a high series of 703.
689, Rich DeAngelis 224-236- Pat Zenker shot 258-236-698, 5LFNV3UR6KRS
215-675, Don Railey 224-222- Joe Lupo 257-225-680, Keith 6KRS+RXUV0RQGD\)ULGD\SP6DWXUGD\SP
678, and Keith McCarthy 267- Massimillo 245-225-214-684, and
203-658. Joe Lupo 257-225-680.
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