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Anthony Simonsen Wins PBA Xtra Frame Wilmington Open Mike Potoski 300-817 at Rockaway Lanes
ROCKAWAY, NJ Mike Potoski with a 298 in his 716 set followed
By Bill Vint | PBA
collected twelve strikes to earn a by Pete Cuozzo 279, Mike
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Texas two-
300 en route to an impressive 817 McCollum 278-726, PJ Adams
hander Anthony Simonsen defeated
series bowling in the Rockaway 277-752, David Nash 268-game -
top qualifier Rhino Page of
Trios at Rockaway Lanes. Alison Gomer 217 and Dori
Orlando, Fla., 224-177, to win the
Chris Byrnes rolled near perfect Tingoli collected a 207 game.
Professional Bowlers Associations
Xtra Frame Wilmington Open at
Ten Pin Alley Family Fun Center.
Teddy Avgerinos Blasted 300
Simonsen, now 20, claimed his At Maple Lanes RVC
third career title and first since ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Anthony Cimino rolled 278-265-
becoming the youngest player in Teddy Avgerinos topped the scor- 746, Pat Zenker 256-245-727,
PBA history to win a major title ing in the Thursday Mixed League Charles Torres 245-225-683, Kyle
when he won the 2016 USBC at Maple Lanes RVC blasting OConnor 257-244-681, and Gary
Masters at age 19. games of 300-235 for a high 749. Ton 249-223-680.
I figured out the difference
between the two lanes, and that
was my advantage, Simonsen Rich Fiorentino 300 at Farmingdale Lanes
said. When its your day, its your USBC photo FARMINGDALE, NY - Rich Wayne Embleton hit 236, Brian
day. Ive been getting frustrated Champion Anthony Simonsen with proprietors Jim and Margaret Grago. Fiorentino rolled a 300 game in Meade 234, Rainer Latteier 233,
making TV shows and not win- the Sunday Early Mixed League at Ronnie Simon 227, and Anthony
neither converted. But Simonsen ond unconverted split in the eighth
ning, but you have to keep open- Farmingdale Lanes. Cotter 226
followed his third-frame split with frame ended Pages hope for his
ing the door.
a string of five strikes to take com- first singles title since since early
Simonsen and Page both ran into
mand of the match while Page in 2009.
Matt Guile, Dana Johnson Hit 300
early trouble in the title match,
leaving four-count splits which
struggled to carry strikes. A sec- See SIMONSEN Page 2 in Ted Guy Classic at Jib Lanes
FLUSHING, NY Matt Guile and John Petrovits III 237-247-711,
Ernie Lukacs Jr. Wins PBA Dana Johnson each found a way to Tom Gelhaus 246-246-704,
collect a 300 perfecto rolling in Garfield Miller 225-245-673,
Colony Park Lanes Eastern Challenge the Wednesday Ted Guy Classic at Pepper Graves 246-222-681, Mike
By Russ Mills -|PBA
Jib Lanes. Petroniello 258-225-683, Brian
YORK, Pa. Ernie Lukacs Jr. of
Chris Fesler bowled 279-257- Hunter 231-238-684, Will Brown
Manville, N.J., defeated Darren Andretta
227-763, Elizabeth Plancia 279- 268-265-720, Dee Minore 225-
of New Hyde Park, N.Y., 209-170, to win
253-720, Tony Vittucci 289-237- 258-655, and Vonetta Jolliffe 237-
his first Professional Bowlers Association
745, Eric Flack 238-268-233-739, 234-658.
title in the PBA Colony Park Lanes
Eastern Challenge. PBA Challenge events
are open to any member or non-member Heriberto Matias 300 at Rockaway Lanes
who has never won a PBA event. ROCKAWAY, NJ Heriberto 718, Micha Haywood 278-717,
It was the first time either finalist had Matias collected a 300 game, con- Glenn Frey 269-721, Lynne
been in that position. Lukacs, a six-year testing in the County Tuesday Nite Coleman 223-632, Sandy Turner
member, had a best career finish of fifth Mixed League at Rockaway 213-583, Rebeca Chaparro 213,
place prior to this event. Andretta, a Lanes. Bette Simmon 209, and Joan Rauh
seven-year member, had a best career fin- Nick Westergaard rolled 279- bowled a 199 game.
ish of seventh prior to the weekend.
Lukacs earned $1,500 for the win while
PBA photo
Manuel Gonzales 300 at Jersey Lanes
Andretta earned $925 for his runner-up
Russ Cunningham, Colony Park general manager, presenting LINDEN, NJ - Manual Gonzales Christine Grispart shot 285-690,
finish. check to champion Ernie Lukacs Jr. earned top honors in the AFM Reneece Parker 278, and John
The PBA East Regions next tournament
League at Jersey Lanes blasting a Washington and Rasoul Jones 268.
will be the PBA Homefield Bowl Eastern Open presented by MOTIV at Homefield Bowl in
Yonkers, N.Y., June 16-18. 300 game for a high series of 725.
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SMONSEN
Continued from Page 1
In a semifinal match duel between two of the PBAs bright young
stars, Simonsen ended EJ Tacketts bid for an eighth career title, and
fourth in PBA Xtra Frame events, 258-223. Simonsen struck on
eight of his first nine shots, but the 24-year-old Tackett was right
behind until back-to-back solid 10 pins in the eighth and ninth
frames ended his rally.
In the opening match of the four-player stepladder, Tackett left the
3-4-10 split and opened in the first frame, but responded with a
string of five strikes. Jason Sterner of Rockledge, Fla., struck on his
first shot, but left splits and opened in two of the next three frames
to dig a hole he couldnt escape. Tackett won handily, 242-199.
AT OCEAN LANES
Carl Zbranak 741
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Carl Zbranak topped the scoring in the Ocean
Summer Doubles League blasting a 277 game for a high series of 741.
Mike Ormsby shot 279-730, Robbie Guzman 279, and Bob Rogers
712.
Joe Ast 212
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Joe Ast rolled 212, Bob White 201, and Tom
Baccarella 200 in the Carefree League.
Evelyn Kilpatrick hit 173 scratch game for a 232 handicap game and
Linda Latzsch 166-211.
In the Fairways Summer League Mike Hayes shot 195, Ellen
Pederson 188, Bob Werner 181, and Ben Diamante 177.
AT JERSEY LANES
Aaron Heimall 217
LINDEN, NJ - Aaron Heimall rolled 217, Andrew Beach 213, and Tom
Le 203 in the JL HS Singles Spring League.
Bo Cada rolled 181, Craig Taylor 178, and Byron Diaz 171 in the
LEA Mixed League.
Disqualification at USBC Open Due to Violation of
Average Requirement and Verification Rules
LAS VEGAS - The Tournament Director of United
States Bowling Congress Open Championships has
disqualified Standard Division scores for Steven
Costa of Chicago at the 2017 USBC Open
Championships for violation of the average require-
ment and verification rules.
The USBC Open Championships rules require:
* "Bowlers are responsible for verifying the accu-
racy of their averages, whether originally submitted
by the bowler, team captain or others. If submitted
average is lower than required and results in a lower
classification, the bowler's score is disqualified."
(Rule 2 -Average Verification)
* "Bowlers must attest to the accuracy of the infor-
mation provided and an understanding of the conse-
quences of their failure to provide the proper facts.
Failure to report all re-rates and report prize winnings
shall be cause for disqualification. Bowler will be
disqualified for failing to submit adjusted average
under Rule 319e." (Rule 1 - Average Requirements)
* "AVERAGE INTEGRITY - Any bowler found
Englands Dom Barrett Takes Lead in
Xtra Frame Storm Cup Points Race
Englands Dom Barrett, with a fifth-place finish in
the PBA Xtra Frame Wilmington Open after a third-
place finish in the Xtra Frame Reality Check Classic
in March, has taken the lead in the Xtra Frame Storm
Cup points standings after two of seven events.
Barrett, who owns five PBA Tour titles including the
2013 PBA World Championship, earned 18 points in
Tamarac, Fla., and 16 points in Wilmington, N.C., for
a total of 34 points and a one-point lead over Reality
Check Classic winner Josh Blanchard of Mesa, Ariz.
June 14 - 20, 2017
using an average below the player's ability will be
disqualified from the competition and subject to sus-
pension charges initiated under USBC Rule 17a,
Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Unfair Tactics."
(Rule 1 - Average Requirements)
As a result of the disqualifications, Costa's
Standard Singles, Doubles and All-Events scores are
disqualified.
"Bowlers are responsible for following the average
requirement and integrity rules," USBC Executive
Director Chad Murphy said. "USBC will not tolerate
bowlers using an average clearly below the player's
ability and qualifying for a lower division."
Scores rolled for Regular Division events will
stand, as there are no average requirement rules for
the Regular Division.
Under USBC Rule 329, those disqualified from a
tournament may appeal the decision within 10 days
to USBC Headquarters for additional review.
For more information on the Open Championships,
visit BOWL.com/OpenChamp.
ers. The winner of each Storm Cup event receives 25
points. Second place is worth 19 points, third 18
points with points diminishing by one through 20th
place, which is worth a single point.
Tom Daugherty of Riverview, Fla., is third with 28
points after finishing seventh in both of the first two
events. Wilmington winner Anthony Simonsen of
Austin, Texas, is tied for fourth place with
Venezuelas Ildemaro Ruiz with 25 points, but he did-
nt bowl in Tamarac.

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Blanchard earned 25 points for his win in Tamarac,
Fla., and another eight points for finishing 13th in
Wilmington.
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough In each Xtra Frame Storm Cup event, the top 20
players earn points toward a pool of $50,000 in bonus
Technology Editorial Assistants
prize money that will be awarded to the top five play-
Hank Allen Immaculatta DElia
Contributing Writers
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough
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A field of 100 PBA Tour players is expected to
P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 compete in the inaugural tournament which is the
13th stop of the 2017 PBA Tour season. Among those
entered is reigning PBA Player of the Year EJ Tackett
who won the FireLake PBA Tournament of
Champions in Shawnee in February.
Rounding out the top 10 are Dick Allen, Columbia,
S.C., in sixth place with 20 points; AJ Johnson,
Oswego, Ill., and Rhino Page, Orlando, Fla., 19; EJ
Tackett, Huntington, Ind., 18; and Jason Sterner,
Rockledge, Fla., and Shawn Maldonado, Houston,
tied for 10th with 17 points each.
Competition will include qualifying rounds June
27, 28 and 29 at the FireLake Bowling Center. The
top 33 players after 24 games will advance to anoth-
er eight-game qualifying round on June 30 which will
determine nine players who will compete in the
unique two-day live ESPN stepladder finals which
will be televised July 1 and 2 from a specially built
two-lane installation in the Grand Casino Event
Center. Telecasts will air at 1 p.m. EDT (noon CDT)
on both days.
The July 1 telecast will include four stepladder
matches which will begin with the no. 9 qualifier
bowling the no. 8 qualifier. The July 2 telecast will
include the final four matches for the championship.
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EJ Tackett and Jesper Svensson Earn No. 1 Berths for AT MAPLE LANES RVC
Main Event PBA Tour Finals Stepladder Rounds Lawrence Welfare 818 Pete Morreale 734
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Lawrence ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Pete
Twenty-something PBA stars lead in position Welfare topped the scoring in the Custom Morreale led the scoring in the Wednesday
To advance to inaugural PBA Tour Finals Thumbz Doubles League blasting games of Early Mens League rolling games of 276-
By Bill Vint | PBA 259-280-279 for a high series of 818. 258 for a high series of 734.
ORLANDO, Fla. Reigning PBA Player of the Year EJ Tackett of Huntington, Ind., and Alby Pezzella shot 268-248-249-765, Glen Smith shot 257-245-729, Ben
Swedens Jesper Svensson, two of the PBAs rising 20-something stars, put themselves into Nadine Williams-Clory 289-258-740, Joe Gregoretti 259-225-688, Steven Friedman
prime position to advance to the championship round in the inaugural Main Event PBA Tour Conigliaro 264-247-706, Frank Jara 247- 236-229-673, and Antonio Flores 238-223-
Finals at Main Event Entertainment Orlando. 244-215-706, Lawrence Fedor 259-237- 669.
The final round of head-to-head match play qualifying aired on CBS Sports Network. 698, Matt Achstatter 266-697, and Richard Robert Maloney 729
The 24-year-old Tackett, with a 3-1 match play record and 1,144 pins including a 299 Butt 268-222-696. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Robert
game, held off Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y., by 33 pins to earn the no. 1 berth in Colleen Kingsepp 298 Maloney led the scoring in the Oceanside
the Group Two stepladder finals that will air on CBS Sports Network on June 20 at 9:30 ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY - Colleen Knights of Columbus League rolling games
p.m. EDT. Ciminelli ended Tacketts bid for an unbeaten record in match play with a 268- Kingsepp rolled 298, Steve Santiaho 267- of 241-247-241 for a high series of 729.
231 win in their position round, also finishing with a 3-1 record and 1,111 pins. 226-667, Christian Freel 215-255-212-682, Chuck Marciano shot 207-223-277-707,
In his loss to Ciminelli in the final match, Tackett finally missed the pocket for the first Robert Wright 220, and Christopher Joe Lupo 222-247-226-695, Mike Maloney
time in four matches. A 4 pin cost him a 300 vs. Barrett in match three, but three single-pin Andreo 204 in the Saturday Scholarship 220-245-224-689, and Steve Bermudez
spares plus a 2-4-8-10 split (which he failed to convert) led to his only loss, to Ciminelli, in League. 266.
position round. Gary Ton 757 Frank Krulish 721
Ciminelli looked back to his 227-200 loss to Tackett in his opening match, when he
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Gary Ton ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY- Frank
missed a 10 pin and left a 3-6-7-9 split as the reason he was unable to finish at the top of
led the scoring in the Thursday Mixed Krulish led the scoring in the Wednesday
the Group Two pod.
League rolling games of 246-267-244 for a Doubles League rolling games of 267-255
What killed me was following Jesper (on that pair), Ciminelli said. I left easy spares,
high series of 757. for a high series of 721.
but the easy spares are the ones you miss when youre busy thinking about what you need
Pat Zenker shot 279-245-742, Charles Bill Carreras hit 232-234-223-689, Steve
to do. That really caught me. I had a good look in practice, but all of a sudden, they got real-
Torres 246-247-248-741, Jeff Strumeyer Carter 212-23
ly tight down-lane and it caught me off guard. We dont have a lot of tournament games in
235-233-244-712, and Eldred Sherred 269- In the Tuesday Long Beach Catholics
this format so you dont see the transition, and thats really what ended up costing me the
688. League Letitia Kopper shot 176, Teresa
lead.
Englands Dom Barrett qualified third in Group Two with a 1-3 match play record and Richard Anderson 764 McCarthy 175, and Kami Radin 174.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY- Richard 8-223-673, and Ed Frontera 243-214-650.
999 total pins, relegating Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, S.C. (1-3, 965 pins) to fourth place
in their Group. Barrett and Jones will bowl the opening match in the Group Two stepladder Anderson topped the scoring in the Tuesday David Williams 719
finals, with Ciminelli taking on the winner and Tackett awaiting the survivor of that match Late Mens League blasting games of 289- ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - David
for the two-game, total pinfall finale. 236-239 for a high series of 764. Williams topped the scoring in the
Svensson, 22, continued to dominate Group One, defeating Australias Jason Belmonte, Jim Carey shot 247-258-246-751, Anthony Wednesday Night Mixed League rolling
279-258, after winning his first two matches with 268 games. But Sean Rash of Bruno 259-236-243-738, Joe LaSpina 278- games of 269-223-227 for a high series of
Montgomery, Ill., ended the Swedish two-handers bid for an unbeaten record, 234-222, in 255-735, Bill Latham 244-236-234-714, 719.
their position round match. Svensson still won the group with a 3-1 record and 1,187 pins. and Pat Zenker 236-244-227-707. Keith Benenati shot 247-232-233-712,
With his position round win that included 50 bonus pins, Rash claimed the no. 2 berth John Hodge 761 Pete Conway 247-247-709, John Capobiano
for the Group One stepladder finals, that aired on CBS Sports Network on June 13, with a ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - John Hodge 257-227-222-706, James Laurita 253-206-
3-1 record and 1,062 pins. Belmonte, no. 3 with a 1-3 record and 988 total pins, was to bowl topped the scoring in the Monday 4-Man 239-698, and Gregory Frank 259-246-684.
the opening match against no. 4 Anthony Simonsen of Austin, Texas, who finished with a Classic League blasting games of 258-238- Steve Patitucci 644
1-3 record and 940 pins. Simonsen avoided a winless match play record and helped derail 265 for a high series of 761. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Steve
Belmontes bid for the no. 2 berth, winning their position round showdown, 259-245. For Barry Clare shot 279-259-747, John Patitucci paced the scoring in the Thursday
more information, log on to www.pba.com Hanning 276-257-747, and Joseph El Cheapo League rolling games of 254-
Belmonte, who came into the PBA Tour Finals as the earnings leader over the 30-month Kurdziel, Jr. 237-245-253-735. 205 for a high series of 644.
span, said he tried a variety of approaches urethane and reactive balls, outside and inside In the Monday Ladies Classic League Sean McGinn hit 245-639, Michael Walsh
angles to the pocket, less speed and more speed to develop a game plan for the Group One Trish Lugo hit 183, Dottie Maffucci, Linda 235, and Mark Kopper 223.
stepladder finals and, hopefully, the championship round. Walsh, and Lisa Norris 169, and Remee
I wasnt sure anyone was going to shoot under 220, he said after his four matches,
Patrice Nolan 641
Mallay 168. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Patrice
but you also have to think long-term. If I could beat Anthony and beat Sean, Id still had
to beat Jesper (in the two-game stepladder finale) and I needed a good ball reaction if I was
Don Railey 756 Nolabn led the scoring in the Rockvilles
going to keep going. So thats why I ended up going back to reactive. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY- Don Railey League rolling games of 232-209 for a high
The stepladder rounds are pivotal in determining who wins the inaugural Main Event topped the scoring in the Saturday Bowl series of 641.
PBA Tour Finals, along with its $30,000 top prize and PBA Tour title. The winners of the N'Cruise League blasting games of 233- Kathy Andrews shot 232-203-625, Vicky
Group One and Group Two stepladder events will bowl for the PBA Tour finals in a three- 256-267 for a high series of 756. Lockwood 217, Stacy Salomides 206, and
game, total pinfall match that will air on CBS Sports Network on June 27 at 9:30 p.m. EDT. John Hanlon shot 256-236-683, Richard Pam Johnson 204.
The stepladder runners-up will bowl a one-game preliminary match on the final show to McCarthy 252-629, Frank Porcella 233- Alexandria Strom shot 198, Michele
determine third and fourth place finishes in the event. 215-626, and Jonathan Fregano 232-215- Perlmutter 192, and Adrienne Lupo 185 in
624. the Tuesday Koffee Kats League.
June 14 - 20, 2017
AT ROCKAWAY LANES
Thursday No Tap: Scott Struble, John Marez and Curt Frazier II all had
no tap 300's (9 pins down is a strike). Ryan Prevost hit 297-808, Scott
Brandstetter 296, Camille McQueen 278-665, Lee Ann Mackin 243-
581, Tami Mehesy 234-646, and Heather Terantino 223-588.
Greenbriar Seniors: John Uffer rolled 236-601, Alex Dalmedo 222-
554, Joe Cropanese 181-426, Mike Pomarlen 171-397, Diana Piasecki
203-568, Margee Lesica 136-374, Hedy Knight 133-360, and Arlene
Pomarlen 132-347.
Wednesday Early Birds: Jim Testa bowled 248-676, Jerry Brown 245-
645, Tim Meulbauer 245-633, Frank Grumka 236-627, Donna Sodano
206-579, Lynne Coleman 204-555, Diana Piasecki 180-507, and Phyllis
Rossi 178-502.
SPORTS REPORTER
Vinny DAmbrosio
Hit 300 at Howell
HOWELL, NJ Recently in the
Hankel Classic League, lanes 31-
32 received another Vinny
DAmbrosio 300 game at Howell
Lanes.
Jeff Warbet threw a stupendous
778 high for the session series,
along with Mike Conti and Mike
Skillman both above the 725
mark. Brian Hart held on to
Bowler of the Month with a 714
series. Janine Smith had high
womens game posting a 202.
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Record 4,000-Plus Spots Sold
For Junior Gold Championships
ARLINGTON, Texas The Junior Gold program had another record
year for membership and will see its largest field for the 2017 Junior
Gold Championships presented by the Brands of Ebonite International
this July in Cleveland, so it is only fitting this years Opening Ceremony
add another level of excitement for the youth bowlers.
The Junior Gold Championships Opening Ceremony will take place
Sunday, July 16, at the Cleveland Public Auditorium with doors open-
ing at 7 p.m. In addition to a live concert from the fast-rising band
Forever in Your Mind, also known as FIYM, the festivities will include
presentations of the first Bowlers Choice Awards and the 2016-2017
Dexter All American Team, plus DJ Fuseamania will be on hand to
provide music throughout the event.
Junior Gold membership is at an all-time high for the seventh con-
secutive year with 7,057 members. Heading into the Junior Gold
Championships, which start Monday, July 17, with the first round of
qualifying, more than 4,000 spots have been sold to set a record for
participants at the annual tournament for the nations top youth
bowlers.
This is our opportunity to celebrate with the youth bowlers and their
families by having an evening of fun and entertainment, IBC Youth
Development Managing Director Gary Brown said. The Junior Gold
program helped so many youth bowlers to develop their game and take
that next step to college and beyond, and what better way to show the
athletes and their families we appreciate their participation and support
with an outstanding Opening Ceremony.
The headline act for the Opening Ceremony, the group Forever in
Your Mind, has drawn nearly 30 million views of videos from their
debut EP. The trios new double-A-side Hollywood Records single,
Smooth and Missing, was co-written by the band, with the songs
tackling the mysteries of a relationship on the edge.
A new part of the Opening Ceremony will be the Bowlers Choice
Awards five fun awards designed to give youth bowlers the opportu-
nity to express their personalities. The categories for the awards are
Social King Award, Epic Swag Award, Selfie Queen Award, Breakout
Star Award and Craziest Celebration Award.
Youth bowlers can visit BOWL.com/JuniorGoldOpeningCeremony
for full details, including how to nominate themselves or fellow
bowlers for the Bowlers Choice Awards. The entry deadline is June 23
and winners will receive an award, a gift certificate for an Ebonite
bowling ball and much more.
In addition to the Junior Gold Championships that will take place
July 15-22 at seven centers in the Cleveland area, the USA Bowling
National Championships presented by Sixlets will be held July 19-22
and the Bowling.com Youth Open Championships will run July 13-14,
21-24 and 29-30, also in Cleveland.
The Junior Gold Championships will have its annual side events
the Survivor presented by Hammer on July 21-22 and the Adult-Youth
Scratch Baker Doubles event from July 17-22.
6 SPORTS REPORTER June 14 - 20, 2017

Joey Ocello, Marcus Huart, Justin Bohn Top JBTNerve Wracker Chris Systsma, Glen Frey 300
MONTVALE, NJ - In the recent At Rockaway Lanes
JBT Nerve Wracker showdown at ROCKAWAY, NJ Chris Systsma and Glen Frey each rolled 300,
Montvale Lanes, Montvale, NJ, an Rockaway Mixed League at Rockaway Lanes.
event that featured some of the Mike Kavanaugh hit 279-712, Ryan Prevost 269-723, Barry Lehman
best young bowling talent in the 268-745, Keri May 248-676, Liesl Apgar 248-644, Denise Frey 241-
state. 613, and Nidia Haneveld 222-589.
Joey Ocello winning 1st place
by one pin in a roll off after 5
hours. Marcus Huart threw a 300
game and an 800 series, taking 2nd
place followed by Justin Bohn,
walking in his champion dad's
footsteps, taking 3rd place. The 
event was a grueling demonstra- 42 AUTO-SCORING LANES


tion for the young bowlers, featur-
ing 5 rounds of double elimination
match play to determine the cham-
pion.
Marcus was the top seed going
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JBT director Chuck Pezzano Jr., and Marcus Huart. 

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aging a whopping 254, while shooting 258, 300, the name Nerve-Wracker. *DPH0DWFK3RLQW
245 for an 803 in the first set. All finalist earned their spots in one ball roll
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more competitive atmosphere, requiring bowlers Marcus Huart defeating Anthony Naujokas, and Friday Teen Scholarship
to win at least half of their matches to stay alive. Joey Ocello defeating Robert Morris University
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Two Bowlers Celebrate 50 Years 

At the USBC Womens Championships
Jo Anne Elischer of Portage, Indiana, and
Marion Saunders of Waynesville, Missouri, each
joined the 50-Year Club at the 2017 United States
Bowling Congress Womens Championships this
week.
Elischer, 70, made her 50th consecutive appear-
ance May 26, and Saunders, 84, made her mile-
stone appearance May 29. Each received a plaque,
chevron and necklace to commemorate the
achievement.
Elischer made her debut at the 1968 USBC
Womens Championships in San Antonio, and her
trip to the 1971 tournament in Atlanta served as a
favorite, with her team finishing in second place
in Classic Team.
In her 50th appearance, Elischer rolled sets of
504 in singles, 427 in doubles and 398 in team for
a 1,329 all-events total.
Saunders began her tournament career at the
1953 event in Detroit, and although she only made
one appearance in the 12 years following her
debut, she has been a dedicated participant since
1966.

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Saunders only competed in the team event this
year at the Raising Canes River Center.
New Partners Take Ruby Doubles Lead at
Raising Canes River Center
Amanda Livingston of Eureka, California, and
Darah Nolan of McKinleyville, California, may
have bowled doubles together for the first time at
the 2017 USBC Women's Championships, but
they performed like veterans as they took the lead
in Ruby Doubles on May 30.
The pair combined for games of 358, 395 and
381 at the Raising Cane's River Center to squeak
into the lead with a 1,134 total. Peggy Monson of
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and Judy Shaver of
Streamwood, Illinois, previously held the top spot
with 1,129.
Livingston, who made her sixth USBC Women's
Championships appearance, led the effort with a
601 series, and Nolan, making her second trip to
the event, chipped in with a 533 series.
Ruby Doubles includes pairs with combined
entering averages of 350-379.

Opportunity is missed by most people,

because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
- Thomas A. Edison
June 14 - 20, 2017 SPORTS REPORTER
Father and Son Top Regular Doubles Standings
At 2017 USBC Open Championships
Vince and Brandon Biondo of Carpentersville, Illinois, became the third father-and-son
doubles team to take the Regular Doubles lead at the 2017 United States Bowling Congress
Open Championships when they cruised to the top of the standings May 30.
Vince, a former Team USA member and 2003 Team All-Events winner, rolled 11 strikes in
the final game, including his last seven shots, to finish with 264 and a 754 series, and
Brandon, a two-time member of Junior Team USA, added 698 to give the pair a 1,452 total
at the South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas.
John Nolen of Waterford, Michigan, and Mike Reasoner of Hazlet, New Jersey, previous-
ly held the lead with 1,431.
Its hard for me to put this into words, Vince Biondo said. Today, I was just looking for
some redemption after last night. Bowling with my son was the motivational part of that, and
the emotions are something I will never forget. This is unbelievable, between all the hard
work weve done over the years, the ups and downs and between Junior Gold and Wichita
State.
Brandon Biondo, a 20-year-old Open Championships rookie, also made a run at the lead in
Regular All-Events, finishing with a 2,108 total, which now is third overall.
The Biondos also helped Bowlers Connection 1 into fourth place in Team All-Events
(9,813) and sixth place in Regular Team (3,222). Vince Biondo added 1,994 and was joined
by Dakota Vostry (1,945), Dan Marazzo (1,933) and Mason Petrin (1,833).
Team NABR of Fairport, New York, leads Regular Team (3,266) and Team All-Events
(9,957).
Brad Angelo takes Regular All-Events lead at South Point Bowling Plaza
Two-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour titlist Brad Angelo of Lockport, New
York, rolled to the lead in Regular All-Events with a 2,176 nine-game total at the South Point
Bowling Plaza on June 3.
Angelo, a 47-year-old right-hander, used sets of 735 in singles, 723 in team and 718 in dou-
bles to surpass Jacob Boresch of Kenosha, Wisconsin, who previously held the lead with
2,122, rolled on March 4.
Even while taking the lead, Angelo kept his focus on the overall success of his two-team
group as both teams moved into the top 10 in Team All-Events.
Angelo led Lockports BowlU 1 into sixth place with a 9,710 total, which included Andrew
Herbert (2,017), Jacob Klein (1,857), Mark Decman (1,845) and Bryan Dragotta (1,815).
BowlU 2 of Blasdell, New York, was close behind with 9,692, which is seventh overall.
BowlU 2 included Kevin Bienko (2,035), Chad Mee (2,017), Thomas Sorce (1,936), 2013
Regular All-Events champion John Szczerbinski (1,925) and Jeff Wallace (1,779).
Angelo and Herbert also moved into third place in Regular Doubles, with Herbert adding
710 to give the pair a 1,428 total.
Nidiffer posts big scores at Bowlers Journal Championships
Craig Nidiffer of New Boston, Michigan, struck 31 times in three games across three pairs
of lanes at the South Point Bowling Center on June 2 to catapult into the lead in Open Singles
and Open Doubles at the 2017 Bowlers Journal Championships presented by USBC.
Nidiffer rolled games of 247, 300 and 299 for an 846 series, and he teamed with Justin
Neiman of Macomb, Michigan, who posted games of 290, 258 and 207 for a 755 set and
1,601 doubles total.
Both Nidiffers individual effort, and the leading doubles total, were the highest sets rolled
at the Bowlers Journal Championships since the event returned to a three-game format in
2013.
James Johnson III of Wilmington, Delaware, previously held the lead in Open Singles this
year with 799, while Johnson and Tim Foy Jr. of Seaford, Delaware, topped the Open
Doubles standings with 1,520.
Colorado bowler takes Classified Singles lead in Las Vegas
Robert Linder of Henderson, Colorado, posted the highest series of his 21-year career at
the USBC Open Championships on his way to taking the lead in Classified Singles on June
6.
The 68-year-old right-hander used games of 210, 221 and 203 to finish with a 634 total,
surpassing the 621 posted by Nick Stenberg of Big Timber, Montana.
Classified Singles includes bowlers with entering averages of 180 and below.
7
Team Malaysia Earns Top Two Seeds
For TV at PWBA Wichita Open.
WICHITA, Kan. - Last season, members of Team Malaysia combined to make three tele-
vision appearances in four events on the Professional Women's Bowling Association Tour.
In their first event of 2017, Malaysia's Sin Li Jane and Siti Rahman captured the top two
seeds for the TV finals of the PWBA Wichita Open.
Sin will be the top seed, Rahman will be No. 2, and they will be joined on the show by
No. 3 Liz Johnson of Deerfield, Illinois, and amateur Juliana Franco of Colombia in the
fourth position.
The stepladder finals of the PWBA Wichita Open will be taped for broadcast June 25 at
The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, one of four telecasts at the Go Bowling PWBA Players
Championship, the second major of the season, and will air Tuesday, July 4, at 8 p.m.
Eastern on CBS Sports Network.
Sin and Rahman earned their spots on the show by leading their respective match-play
groups Saturday at Northrock Lanes, with total pinfall, including bonus pins, determining
the top seed. Johnson and Franco each rolled through their group stepladders to advance,
with seeding based on their averages for the event.
Sin dominated the competition, averaging more than 232, which included her six-game
performances in the cashers' round (1,375) and match play (1,411). The 25-year-old right-
hander will make her third TV appearance since joining the PWBA Tour in 2016.
Despite the success in 2016, Sin entered her first event of 2017 with a simple mindset.
"Based on past experiences at PWBA events, I kept it cool," said Sin, who finished sec-
ond at the 2016 PWBA Greater Detroit Open and fifth at the 2016 United States Bowling
Congress Queens. "I'm here to enjoy my game without any pressure. Last year, I was try-
ing to adapt to the format as well. This year, I'm not thinking about scores. So, if I hit my
target, everything will be fine. Those are my simple keys."
Rahman was the tournament leader after qualifying Friday and battled with Sin for the
overall lead throughout Saturday. She is looking forward to having a successful 2017
PWBA Tour season.
"For me, it's important because it's my second year here," said Rahman, who rolled a 297
game during qualifying. "It's my dream. I expect more than last year and have made some
changes in my game. It's quite prestigious to be here competing with professionals on the
PWBA Tour. We also are hosting the Southeast Asian Games this year, and our coach is
trying to prepare us."
Sin and Rahman join teammate Syaidataul Hamidi as Malaysian players who have made
championship-round appearances at the PWBA Wichita Open. Hamidi rolled a 300 game
en route to her first TV finals appearance at the 2016 event.
Johnson, the reigning two-time PWBA Player of the Year and runner-up at the 2017
USBC Queens, qualified for her fourth consecutive championship-round appearance and
continues to make a case for a third consecutive player of the year award. She defeated
Clara Guerrero of Colombia, 237-236, to win the Group B stepladder in an instant classic.
Through seven frames, both players combined for 12 strikes, with Johnson holding a
one-pin lead. Guerrero finished the match first and struck on her fill ball to finish with 236.
Johnson converted the 10 pin to start her final frame and needed 8 pins on the final shot
to win by a pin. Johnson left a 4-10 split, but it was enough to advance.
It was the second time this season Johnson denied Guerrero a spot on TV, having previ-
ously defeated the long-time member of Team Colombia in the Group B stepladder final
at the PWBA Fountain Valley Open, 258-226.
Guerrero defeated Jen Higgins of Westerville, Ohio, in the semifinal match, 237-188, to
advance to the final against Johnson.
Franco, competing as an amateur, will make her PWBA TV debut after a successful run
at the recent Queens, where she qualified for match play.
She defeated Shannon O'Keefe of O'Fallon, Illinois, 234-165, in the Group A stepladder
final, after O'Keefe advanced to the final with a 225-189 win over Shannon Pluhowsky of
Dayton, Ohio.
Competition at the PWBA Wichita Open included two six-game qualifying blocks to
determine the 32 players for the cashers' round.
An additional six-game block the next day narrowed the field from the 32 cashers to 12
players for round-robin match play.
8 SPORTS REPORTER
Lukas Zito 788
FARMINGDALE, NY - Lukas
Zito topped the scoring in the
Tuesday Nite Owls League blast-
ing games of 267-253-268 for a
high series of 788.
Joseph Kotowicz shot 290-247-
745, Victor Cassano 290-253-730,
John Curtis 269-229-690, and
Nick Butera 225-208-246-679.
Robert Grieb 783
FARMINGDALE, NY - Robert
Grieb led the scoring in the Epic
Edge Trios League blasting 225-
279-279 for a high series of 783.
Bob Andrews rolled 247-208,
Dale Alberino 221, and Mike
Bagnato 207.
Greg Herzing 720
FARMINGDALE, NY - Greg
Herzing led the Tuesday Early
Birds League rolling games of
290-237 for a high series of 720.
Charles Jordan rolled 243-226-
685, Larry Romero 257-214-661,
Nicole Catapano 257, and Fred
Catapano 256.
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William Sarrett 704
FARMINGDALE, NY - William
Sarrett led the scoring in the
Expressway Glass League firing
games of 245-234 for a high series
of 704.
Steve Warren shot 257-235-695,
Mike Perrone 247-238-698, John
Ripple 258-227-698, Casey
Sparacio 257-233-688, and Tom
Ostrowicki 213-276-684.
Anthony Cotter 702
FARMINGDALE, NY - Anthony
Cotter led the scoring in the
Sunday Early Mixed League
rolling games of 224-242-236 for
a high series of 702.
Derrick Dobert shot 249-236-
659, Steven Raifer 213-210-232-
655, and Wayne Embleton 236-
224-650.
In the Tuesday AM Ladies League
Marcia Simoon shot 183-156, Pat
Fried and Jess Valentino 182, and
Vickie Rich 174-168.

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Vazquez paced the scoring in the Veltri Put together a 605 series on Brenner posted games of 224 and
Wednesday Party League rolling a games of 202, 206 and 197 while 215, Joe Livolsi tossed 200-185,
high game of 286 and a high series Brian Schott tossed 204-202, Glenn Nilsen 173, and Diane
of 660, Denise Veltri 188, and Tracey Gallart 169 competing in the
Lloyd Hasluck shot 206-211- Hennessey 180 all in the One Nite Friday Sunshine Duos League.
235-652, Richard Delorenzo 228, Stand League. Irwin Tarlow 220
Daniel Gazza 223, and Sal Raucci Michael Graston 252 FARMINGDALE, NY - Irwin
and Robert Laurice 222. FARMINGDALE, NY - Michael Tarlow shot 220, Steve Stone 213,
In the Monday AM Seniors Graston rolled 252, Shawnee Paul Spengler 211, and Elliot
League Al Nollshot 160, Andrea Barrett 236, and Rebecca Lee 215 Schwartz 202 in the Thursday
Stiefel 149, and Edna Noonanb in the Friday Adult/Junior League. Green Men League.
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