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Vol. 78 No. 10 May 10 - 16, 2017 25 cents
Patrick Allen Wins PBA Al Jones Memorial at Rockaway Michael Forman 300 at Farmingdale Lanes
By Russ Mills - PBA FARMINGDALE, NY - Michael 263-717, Steve Warren 247-217-
ROCKAWAY, N.J. Patrick Allen Forman earned top honors in the 232-696, Mike McGlynn 248-
of Elmwood Park, N.J. defeated Expressway Glass League blast- 218-226-692, Taylor Greene 266-
Matt OGrady of Rahway, N.J., ing games of 300-265 for a high 226-689, Bryan Brg 226-246-214-
248-218, to win his 30th series of 779. 686, and Shawn Green 255-224-
Professional Bowlers Association Casey Sparacio shot 206-248- 683.
Regional title in the PBA Al Jones
Memorial Eastern Open presented Chris Piccininni 300 at Maple Lanes RVC
by Storm at Rockaway Lanes. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - RVC.
Allen qualified third for the Chris Piccininni blasted a 300 Joe Mazza fired 220-290-279-
stepladder finals and defeated John game along with 259-193 for a 789, Scott Rufer 237-279-268-
Furey, Freehold, N/J., 244-201, 751 series in the Tuesday Late 784, Les Forrai 279-236-711, and
Mens League at Maple Lanes John Hanlon 249-225-714.
and Greg Ostrander, Freehold,
N.J., 217-206, to advance to the
title match. Ostranders chances to
Russsell Kyzima 300 at Majestic Lanes
PBA photo HOPELAWN, NJ - Russell Vinnie Pagnotta rolled 234-258-
advance to the championship Dori Tingoli (general manager), Patrick Allen, Richard Mark (proprietor)
Kyzima earned top honors in the 235-727, Joey Parisi III 207-222-
match were stopped by a solid 8
cystic fibrosis since childhood, twice endured a Friday Night Classic firing 236- 257-686, and John Manganiello
pin in the final frame.
double lung transplant, but lost his life to an infec- 199-300 for a high series of 735. 235-224-637.
Allen led throughout the championship match
tion early in 2016, eight years after his second
after throwing strikes in the second through fifth
transplant. Jones joined the PBA in 2001 and com- Russel Smith Slammed 299-801
frames. OGrady answered with a mid-game
peted until 2007, just prior to his second trans- At Rockaway Lanes
turkey, but he followed that with an open frame to
plant.
give Allen an insurmountable lead. Allen earned ROCKAWAY, NJ Russel Smith Corey Smith hit 267-718, Gene
The next PBA East Region event is the PBA
$2,500 for the win while OGrady earned $1,300. rolled near perfect with a 299 Pukas 257, Jim Testa 255-722,
Romeo Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Open presented by
The long-running event was named to honor the game and finished with an impres- Stacey Yodice 235-639, Nidia
Ebonite, hosted by Patels Kingston Lanes in
late Al Jones, co-owner of Pro Image Bowling pro sive 801 set in the Rockaway Haneveld 233-633, and Joyce
Kingston, N.Y., May 19-21.
shop at Rockaway Lanes. Jones, who suffered from Mixed. Hulbert 226-593.
Lennie Boresch Jr. Goes Wire-to-Wire to Win PBA50 UnitedHealthcare Sun Bowl
By Jerry Schneider - PBA eight consecutive strikes to clinch the win. Learn, a
THE VILLAGES, Fla. In a wire-to-wire victo- three-time PBA50 Tour and five-time PBA Tour titlist,
ry, Lennie Boresch Jr. of Kenosha, Wis., won the opened in the first frame and couldnt keep pace with
PBA50 UnitedHealthcare Sun Bowl In The Boresch for the rest of the match.
Villages presented by Radical for his third career Learn, who qualified fifth for the finals, dominated the
PBA50 Tour title. first three stepladder matches winning the opening match
Boresch, who led all four rounds in qualifying by beating Darin Hays of Wesley Chapel, Fla., 199-173,
and match play to enter the stepladder finals as before defeating Sam Maccarone of Blackwood, N.J.,
the top qualifier, defeated Bob Learn Jr. of Erie, 278-185, and then PBA Hall of Famer Parker Bohn III of
Pa., 264-213, in the title match at Spanish Jackson, N.J., 279-245, in the semi-final match.
Springs Lanes. The way he (Learn) was bowling I thought I might be
Its a relief because even though Ive been in trouble, said Boresch, who compiled a 13-3 record in
bowling pretty well you really never know when match play. Ironically, I bowled my lowest games of the
the opportunity will come again, said Boresch, tournament on the championship pair. All I knew was I
who averaged 245 for the tournament. I just was going to have to strike because he was lined up.
focused and stayed with what got me here. Boreschs last win came in the 2013 Miller High Life
Boresch, who won the 2012 Sun Bowl In the Classic. Since then, the USBC Hall of Famer has had
Villages in his PBA50 Tour debut, started with a PBA photo four runner-up finishes including two in 2016.
strike and spare in the title match and then threw Champ Lennie Boresch between Brian Ducat and Larry Ducat of TheVillages
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Sports Reporter only would they compete as the Fabulous Four at the staff.
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough PDW HELPS FIRE UP CHICAGO WOLVES HOCKEY TEAM
Technology Editorial Assistants PBA Hall of Famer Pete Weber, well-known for his fiery temperament when things are going well, helped
Hank Allen Immaculatta DElia provide a dash of fire to the Chicago Wolves hockey team prior to their entry into the American Hockey
Contributing Writers League playoffs.
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough It happened like this: the Wolves President Mike Gordon, who has worked with Chicagoland Bowling
For information regarding advertising, subscrip- Proprietors Association Executive Director Bill Duff on a variety of cooperative promotions, asked Duff if he
tions, or editorial content call: could get in touch with Weber, who is well-known to a few of the Wolves players through videos of Weber
they have watched, including PDWs infamous U.S. Open trophy-drop and his Who do you think you are?
(201)865-5363 rant after winning the 2012 U.S. Open. Webers fierce spirit caught on with the team, so Gordon wondered if
E-mail: SportsReporter1940@gmail.com Weber would deliver a surprise inspirational message to the Wolves to amp them up for their playoff run.
Or Dan at: mcdonough1@aol.com Duff sent a text message to Weber who was competing at Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine, and Weber was
eager to help in part because the Wolves are the AAA level affiliate of the NHL St. Louis Blues, Webers
Sports Reporter hometown hockey team. Assisted by PBAs Xtra Frame crew, Webers message was shown to the Wolves prior
P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 to their first Calder Cup playoffs game vs. the Charlotte Checkers.
To view Webers message, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrF-_SfhNgw&feature=youtu.be.
For the record, the Wolves lost their first playoff game against Charlotte, but roared back to win the best-of-
five game series, 3-2, to advance to the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs.
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SPACES STILL EXIST FOR INDIVIDUAL BOWLERS AS
WELL AS FULL TEAMS IN MANY OF OUR LEAGUES.
All Maple Family Centers Junior League Bowlers are entitled to participate in the
Peter J LaSpina Memorial Scholarship Tournament. To date, we have awarded
over $75,000 in scholarships to our youth bowlers through this FREE tournament
All Maple Family Centers adult league bowlers are entitled to participate in many
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Link Charity Tournament and our Strike for Sight!
Local #3 IBEW: Stan Mierzwa 245, Billy Vanadia 247, Brian Dailey 258-236-215- Rockaway Trios: David Nash 289-752, Ken Yokobosky 280-773, Neil Pallotta 268-
709, Ramelle Redford 277-654, Ricky Tavella 232-231-245-708, Charlie Angilella 715, Tom Asbaty 267, Tom Jordan 266-756, Alison Gomer 234-662.
247-641, Dave Gelchie 221-672, Ixxy Rosario 240-216-636, Matt Garcia 245-671, County Tuesday Night Mixed: Paul Shiel 279-795, Jose Acevedo 278-717, Donald
Tom Grecula 268-672, and Neil Caturano 248-256-710. Bryant 278, Jarvis Goldberry 267, Rita Underwood 222, Joan Rauh 212, Sue
Dombrinsky 205-557, Cathy Paluzzi 204.
Tuesday Ball and Chain: John Acello 232-659, Bill Gantt 247-226-691, George
Kydoniefs 248-640, Dave Siegenthal 245-639, Steven Salmon 247-227-653, Donald Fox Hills Seniors: Stuart Gomer 245-664, Joe Dagostino 228-593, George Caban 213,
Boncoeur 235-225-640, Dylan Bustillo 248-226-258-732, Marlon Enriquez 248-258- Lorraine Dacko 180-434, Terry Wyman 173-434.
721, Denise Falzarano 245-627, Joe Peltzman 238-223-670, Bradley Wong 247-221- Fox Hills Seniors: Sturart Gomer 245-664, Joe Dagositino 228-593, George Caban
652, Bobby Fox 225-279-715, Tony Singh 248-670, Erick Uganiza 268, Robert Kuch 213-619, Lorraine Dacko 180-434, Terry Wyman 173-432, Mary Ann Verderber 170-
258-238-709, and Twone Williams 232-265-702. 547.
Wednesday Ted Guy Classic: Tom Hanley 278-709, Alex Vollolo 267-689, Lenny Morris Hills Mixed: Barry Webb 185-470, Bill Hamilton 174, Many Barroqueiro 166-
Catalano 290-232-706, Thomas Gehlhaus 228-245-672, Corey Gee 258-289-235-782, 424, Sal Anotniello 148-422, Beth Williams 159-409, Virginia Murphy 151, Dolores
Bucky Lozada 223-238-667, Mel Chandler 234-253-703, Lenny Tortorici 275-657, Webb 150-414, Jeanne Moschella 148-399.
Tony Chiarenza 225-274-711, Sam Quaglierini 275-234-245-754, John Petrovits III Thursday Night Mixed: Colin Beasty 276-666, Curt Frazier II 256-727, PJ Adams
233-255-244-732, Thomas Werthmuller 267-233-689, and Bob Kautz 226-257-666. 253, Michael Stockstil 243, Carol Crenzio 225-604, Nidia Haneveld 214-628, tami
Mehesy 212-564.
Midweek Mixers: Phil Schatz 258, Greg Chin 257-226-693, Casey Allen 258-249-
702, Mario Pagan 226-258-677, Amelia Berger 225-254-221-700, Bob Ostermann 256-
255-236-747, and Chris Mayr 246-662.
Thursday Gottscheer Bowling Club: Erich Wagner 215-215, Ernie Fink 245, Joe
Koenig 203, Bill Brucker 202, and Freddy Luscher 299-234-723.
Pin Pals: Kenny Lee 256-612, Vernon Mackey 234, Jamal Scott 223, Eric Schieler
234-205-211-650, George Pirpinias 202-219-612, and Paul Hickey 227-208-615.
Crown Jewels: Glenn Taylor 231-200-610, William Lindsey 215, Dana Johnson 244-
247-676, Irving Smith 257-210-200-667, Eric Rogers 221-203-614, Patrick Tucker
238-225-238-701, and Michael Newton 201-233-601.
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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Christopher Whalen 770 Marcos Hernandez 248-268-214- Matthew Kokal 758 Pat Moreno 718 Jay Berg 661
HOPELAWN, NJ - Christoher 730, Carlos Toro 278-228-221-727, HOPELAWN, NJ - Matthew HOPELAWN, NJ - Pat Moreno HOPELAWN, NJ - Jay Berg
Whalen topped the scoring in the Chris Boyd 234-223-258-715, and Kokal led the scoring in the topped the scoring in the Monday paced the scoring in the
Middlesex County Classic League Kyle Olesko 219-225-260-704. Wednesday Night Open League Night Mixed League rolling games Wednesday Night Mens League
blasting games of 258-244-268 for In the Wednesday Early Birds rolling games of 266-267-225 for of 262-255-201 for a high series of rolling games of 224-213-224
a high series of 770. League Sue Ragas hit 178, Carolyn a high series of 758. 718. for a high series of 661.
Glenn Mohr shot 245-269-226-740, Esposito 175, and Sharon Bonigk Fred Gleckler rolled 213-224- Brian McAdams shot 216-225- Alvin Rodriguez shot 254, Al
Anthony Angotti 204-257-275-736, 170. 247-684, Rick Lynch 268-202- 225-666, Brian Balint 209-244- Tampa 245, Sean Burke 228,
660, Tom McGregor 212-212- 207-660, and Andrew Sova 203- and Mark Makwinski and Al
235-659, and Sean Pech 226-213- 211-221-635. DAlessandro 222.
638. John Baginsky 711 Heather Melendez 659
Mike Petti, Jr. 744 HOPELAWN, NJ - John Baginsky HOPELAWN, NJ - Heather
HOPELAWN, NJ - Mike Petti, Jr led the scoring in the Monday Melendez paced the scoring in
led the scoring in the Premiere Pro Night League firing games of 214- the Avenel Youth League rolling
Shop Sunday Trios League blast- 239-258 for a high series of 711. games of 216-223-220 for a
ing games of 231-266-247 for a James Joyner rolled 213=226- high series of 659.
high series of 744. 213-652, Jeff Sanchez 213-235- Branden Barrese hit 265-647,
WHERE YOU WILL FIND A FUN , FAMILY ATMOSPHERE Chris Fisher shot 246-223-267- 641, and Joe Herber 207-217-205- Christopher Falcone 219, Rafael
736, Bob Weisensee 231-214-269- 629. Melendez 202, and Jeremy Soto
Packed With Super Bowling Specials 714, Tommy Martino 238-214- In the Winter Senior Citizens 201.
256-708, and Dave Sabin 256- League Rich Rowley shot 236, Joe Aliberti 656
40 Lanes With All The Space You Need 215-236-707. Ann Aiello 218, Earl Gregory 211, HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Aliberti
Plenty of Fun Filled Bowling Leagues to Join Dorey Badolato 740 and Bob Boyce 202. paced the scoring in the Iselin
HOPELAWN, NJ - Dorey John Syslo 709 AA League rolling games of
With Room For Just About any Size League Badolato topped the scoring in the HOPELAWN, NJ - John Syslo led 202-255 for a high series of
Friday Night Classic League blast- the scoring in the Thursday Mixed 656.
Majestic Lanes has some choice days and times ing games of 258-204-278 for a Nuts League rolling games of 257- John Morgan hit 269-215-653,
high series of 740. 233-219 for a high series of 709. Paul Woitowicz 202-233-610,
available for the upcoming bowling season Joey Parisi III rolled 235-213- K. C.Cabonilas shot 235-243- and Tom Leonard 245.
Majestic is a friendly, clean, modern center 277-725, Russell Kyzima 217- 655, Pau Stefanski 214-234-203- Chuck Mantione 637
213-269-699, Joe Parisi 207-268- 651, Kevin Kennelly 224-244-
that is league friendly. 672, and Patty Hanlein 262-235- 630, and Joe Mosquera 250-600.
HOPELAWN, NJ - Chuck
Mantione rolled 244-235-637,
668. Larry Clarke 692 and Vanessa Mantione 221 in
We believe in the sport Rocco Fortunato 738 HOPELAWN, NJ - Larry Clarke the Federal Business Centers
and the competitive side of bowling HOPELAWN, NJ - Rocco paced the scoring in the Jerzey League.
Fortunato topped the scoring in Pikers League rolling games of Frank Jordan rolled 214, and
the Wednesday Night Trios 226-209-257 for a high series of Basha Miller 200 in the Jerzey
Fabulous Food League blasting games of 235- 692. Pikers League.
225-278 for a high series of 738. Basha Miller hit 249-620, and Dan Hansell 630
Including All Day Breakfast Don Jackson rolled 205-279-236- Frank Jordan 213-216. HOPELAWN, NJ - Dan Hansell
720, Andrew Bock 247-221-222- Mike Eglesia 683
WE ARE YOUR PARTY PLACE TOO! 690, and Ed Velez 279-648. HOPELAWN, NJ - Hope Eglesia
paced the scoring in the Merck
League rolling games of 233-
In the Winter Senior Citizens
Customized just for you and your Business, League Fernando Chea shot 209-
led the scoring in the Merck 203 for a high series of 630.
League rolling games of 211-225- Rob Sarate hit 200-216-204-
Child, Fund Raising, and Family Fun with no 214-616, and Kevin Eccleston and 247 for a high series of 683. 620, Pete Zafian 238, and Aaron
Thomas Ortiz, Sr 201. Pete Zafian shot 278-659, Smith 216.
setup or cleanup, we do it all for you Dave Rezes 724 Andrew Siarkiewicz 224-225-632, Nick Simone 629
HOPELAWN, NJ - Dave Rezes and Kevin Boviad 221. HOPELAWN, NJ - Nick
Find details on all this and more at our Website led the scoring in the Friday Night Kyle Jannuzzi 664 Simone led the scoring in the
Mixed League blasting games of
www.MajesticLanes.com 227-278-219 for a high series of
HOPELAWN, NJ - Kyle Jannuzzi Wednesday Night Mens League
paced the scoring in the Garden rolling games of 240-196 for a
724.
525 Route 9 North, Hopelawn, NJ Andy Shafer hit 224-256-239-
State Mixed League rolling games high series of 629.
of 229-246 for a high series of Alvin Rodriguez hit 239-613,
08861 719, David Chamberlain 266-215- 664. John Masculin 235-609, Jay
237-718, Carmine Latin 226-255- Paul Poggioli hit 202-214-221- Berg 230, and Art Jakubczak
Phone 732-826-6800 678, and Ernesto Averia 279-204- 637, Josh Herbert 203-245-629, 212.
www.majesticLanes.com 674. and Ken Fiorentini 246-629.