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Vol. 79 No. 08 May 2 - 8, 2018 25 cents
Dick Allen Wins Port Property Management Mike Pietraniello, Eric Flack Hit 300
PBA Xtra Frame Maine Shootout At Jib Lanes
18-year PBA Tour veteran chance to throw two strikes and FLUSHING, NY - Mike with 300-246-201-747.
wins fifth career title at good count in his 10th frame to Pietraneillo and Eric Flack each Joe Kurdziel, Jr rolled 250-246-
Bayside Bowl in Portland win. But Furey, the 2012 PBA blasted a 300 game in the Ted Guy 248-744 Al Licciardello 213-255-
PORTLAND, Maine (April East Region Player of the Year, Classic League at Jib Lanes. Eric 257-725, Charlie Iorio 217-242-
18, 2018) – Dick Allen of left the 3-6-10 on his first shot in also had high series firing 300- 200-710, and Tim Lau 242-232-
Columbia, S.C., a 39-year-old the 10th. 278-213-791, followed by Mike 248-722.
18-year Professional Bowlers Allen earned his berth in the
Association touring player,
captured his fifth career title
title match by denying 58-year-
old PBA Hall of Famer Walter
Thimothy Williams Blasted 300
in the Port Property Ray Williams Jr. a chance to win At Maple Lanes RVC
Management Xtra Frame a record 48th PBA Tour title, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - 233 for a high series of 770.
Maine Shootout at Bayside eliminating the PBA’s all-time Thimothy Williams topped the Lawrence Welfare shot 288-741,
Bowl. winningest bowler, 2-1, in the scoring in the Custom Thumbz Frank Wilders 279, Charlie Torres
Allen, who is known as a semifinal round while Furey Doubles League at Maple Lanes 276-248, and Al Johnson, Jon
free spirit, embraced the pulled off the upset of the tourna- RVC blasting games of 237-300- Feurstein, and Bill Carreras 268.
equally free-spirited Bayside ment, sweeping Australia’s Jason
Bowl crowd in defeating jour- Belmonte, 254-248, 244-226, in Peter Cornell 300 at Farmingdale Lanes
neyman John Furey of the other semifinal match.
Howell, N.J., 269-226, 247- Allen lost the first game to FARMINGDALE, NY - Peter Lanes.
235, to sweep the best-of- Williams, 258-226, but won a Cornell earned the spotlight when Anthony D'Elia shot 289, Mike
three-game title match and one-ball, two-shot sudden-death he blasted a 300 game in the Epic Ninivaggi 286, and Don Perillo
PBA photo
end Furey’s bid for his first roll-off after they tied at 258 in Edge Trios League at Farmingdale and Gary Haines 279.
Champion Dick Allen
PBA Tour title. Allen had a split and open in his game two to avoid elimination.
“I don’t know what it is,” Allen first frame, but then ran off a Both players struck on their first Charlie Torres 300 at Maple Lanes RVC
said. “I love this place. I always string of strikes to take the lead roll-off shots, but Williams left a ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Mark Slade shot 288-278, Joseph
bowl well here. It’s the fans, the into the final two frames where 10 pin on his second and Allen Charlie Torres blasted a 300 game in Sanders 244-280-741, Bob Thorne
atmosphere, everything about it. I single-pin spares gave Furey a struck again to force a third game the Monday 4-Man Classic League 279-259, Frank Porcella and Al
love it here.” which Allen won, 279-247. at Rockville Centre Lanes. Johnson 276, and Julio Zambrano 269.
Sports Reporter
George Stephens, Sr. hit 277, Ken Bruce shot 276, Ben Nair 234, and Robert Gallego 228
Salvatore Gambino and Ben Gregoretti 268, Jeff Bishoff 266, in the Saturday Scholarship
Benenati 267. and James Garurdino 263. League.
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough
Technology Editorial Assistants
14–Year-Old Joseph Mahoney Tops Stan Niemiec
Hank Allen Immaculatta D’Elia Youth Travelers Season Finale
Contributing Writers By Vince Albrecht 269; he followed with 201-204 to post 674, the day’s
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough WAYNE, NJ – Heralded Park Ridge freshman Joseph third best set; Lodi’s other deuces were a pair of 210s
Mahoney closed his youth travelers’ league play in style, from Hassan Izzard with Tyler Nappi a stick shy with a
For information regarding advertising, hammering out a season best third game 278 to go with closing 199. BC I played short-handed, but each of its
subscriptions, or editorial content write to: 195-230, giving him a session high 703; SUNY Stony players came through with fine games: Arielle Wallace
E-mail: SportsReporter1940@gmail.com Brook-bound teammate Matt Russell carved out a stellar 227: 563, Margaux Lessor 223: 577 and Trevor Savoye
676 threesome [235-228-213] and Logan Priesel hit a 212: 551.
Or Dan at: mcdonough1@aol.com 190, but Montvale fell to Bowler City II, 5-2 [2916- In its position encounter with Hi-Tor II, Holiday man-
Sports Reporter 2845]. With the win, BC II finished third behind Lodi aged to take four of seven points to clinch second place,
and Holiday; Bergenfield seniors’ Derek Weigl and Peter dropping the wood point, 2740-2735. Holiday, the
P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Bondy led the victors with 665 [196-213-256] and 648 league’s best scratch squad with a 776.57 mark, posted
201)865-5363 [221-197-230] respectively with help as well from
George Ferguson 193-182 and Michael Bellifemini 192.
2387 on three “600s”: Jared Duncan 648 [201-244-203],
Wade Chamberlain 616 [222-185-209] and Tom
Champion Lodi ran away from the pack this month, Chamberlain 602 [230-160-212]. High numbers from
again sweeping Bowler City I as Fair Lawn junior Nick Hi-Tor II’s distaff squad were Mercedes Morel 620 [173-
Greco pulled out a come-from-behind opening game tri- 234-213], Isabella Palamaro 223 and Akira DeLoatch
umph by striking out in the tenth frame, giving him a 200: 582.
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FARMINGDALE, NY - Chris Cassonetto shot 252,
Peter Gilliland 246, and Jonathan Vasquez 216 in the
In the Golden Age League Ronald Jones shot
214-219, John Acello 210, and David Gilbert
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David Kent 248 Eric Schieler 709
Home of many Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Leagues FARMINGDALE, NY - David Kent rolled 248, Irwin FLUSHING, NY - Eric Schieler led the scoring
Tarlow 216, and Steve Swersky 212 in the Thursday in the Pin Pals League rolling games of 237-
Excellent Junior Program and Adult-Junior Leagues 225-247 for a high series of 709.
Green Men League.
In the Monday AM Seniors League Alice Burns shot Steve Cheng shot 225-267-206-698, and
&RPHVHHRXUVSHFLDOV 181, and Bob Junge and Silvia Rey-Buzzonetti 171. Steve Bates 254.
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In the Early Birds League Terrence White shot
231-234-641, Vernon Mackey 235, and James
6HHRXUZHEVLWHIRUGHWDLOV FARMINGDALE, NY - In the Saturday Island Trees Carpenter 219.
League Gerry Terracchiano rolled 248, Joe Catalano, Ronnie Fandino 935
Sr. 243, and Tony Cotter 238.
6FKRROV&DPSVDQG&RUSRUDWH*URXSV:HOFRPH Nicholas Fina 232
FLUSHING, NY - Ronnie Fandino led the
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)ULHQGO\)DPLO\$WPRVSKHUH Stremmel 227-207, and Stephan Diaczun, Jr. 202 in Jimmy Vega, Jr rolled 225-231-200-231-917,
the Sunday Adult/Junior League. Jimmy Ansale 256-259-907, Jay Lindo 216-
0LNH)XQWVFK±0DQDJHU Joe Livolsi 225 236-263-906, Randy Cruz 204-247-213-231-
-DVRQ2SSHOW±$VVLVWDQW0DQDJHU FARMINGDALE, NY - Joe Livolsi rolled 225, 895, and Kevin Viloria 225-207-277-888.
-HDQ)XOPRUH±/HDJXH&RRUGLQDWRU Gerard Hoeler 183, and George Brenner 179 in the Terrence White 656
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&DOOIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ In the Monday AM Seniors League Wanda Williams 214-215-656, Renee Gerber 212-215-212-639,
rolled 164, Silvia Rey-Buzzonetti 158, and Alice and Donnette Siegenthal 216-227-627 in the
Early Birds Mixed League.
Burns 152.
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Jay Gomez 809 Brian McAdams 723 Nick Biamonte 691
HOPELAWN, NJ - Jay Gomez topped the scoring in the HOPELAWN, NJ - Brian McAdams led the Monday Night HOPELAWN, NJ - Nick Biamonte paced the Don E. Hellhake
Middlesex County Classic League blasting games of 265-279- Mixed rolling games of 280-227-216 for a high series of 723. Memorial rolling 277-224 for a high series of 691.
265 for a high series of 809. Joe Herber shot 247-221-228-696, Kyle Jannuzzi 222-233- Mike Folgore hit 234-203-238-675, Don M. Helllhake 214-
Anthony Angotti hit 299-210-259-768, Pat Bowler 235-268- 216-671, and Theresa Roam 247. 234-215-663, and Kevin Kennelly 254-203-206-663.
247-750, Anthony Serignese 270-232-246-748, Ray Tomei 268- Lisa Columbus 720 Chuck Mantione 684
256-222-746, and Carmen Serignese III 243-236-266-745. HOPELAWN, NJ - Lisa Columbus topped the scoring in the HOPELAWN, NJ - Chuck Mantione led the scoring in the
Fred Gleckler 771 Family League firing games of 269-234-217 for a high 720. Federal Business Centers League rolling games of 244-213-
HOPELAWN, NJ - Fred Gleckler topped the scoring in the Steven Osiadacz shot 212-229-265-706, Troy Lahr 233-223- 227 for a high series of 684.
Wednesday Night Trios League firing games of 205-289-277 211-672, Joseph Banwer 223-213-203-639, Anthony Angotti John Rose hit 246, and Brian Russo 238.
for a high series of 771. 266-209-634, and Daniel Pawelek 236. Eric Duchlin 681
Bill Hoese shot 234-267-214-715, Michael Dellamanna 235- Jake Olszyk 697 HOPELAWN, NJ - Eric Duchlin paced the Garden State
215-238-688, and Jason Hollenstein 227-244-204-675. HOPELAWN, NJ - Jake Olszyk paced the scoring in the Mixed firing games of 204-221-256 for a high series of 681.
Rich Chaillet 741 Thursday Night Mixed rolling 254-222-221 for a 697. Fernando Chea hit 236-216-216-668, Jack Fela 279-640,
HOPELAWN, NJ - Rich Chaillet led the scoring in the John Nutt shot 201-248, Gis Quinn 217, and Kurt Kevin Fiore 256, and Doro Sperantzas 242.
Premiere Pro Shop Sunday Trios League rolling games of 280- Moszkowski 211. Mike Morris, Jr. 666
227-234 for a high series of 741. TJ Geniale 696 HOPELAWN, NJ - In the Jerzey Pikers League Mike Morris,
Pat Bowler hit 234-279-226-739, Chris Fisher 257-266-206- HOPELAWN, NJ - TJ Geniale led the scoring in the South Jr rolled 223-236-207-666, Ceferino Rivera 216-201-611, and
729, Brandon Micewicz 290-247-726, and Jen Daunno 235- Shore League rolling of 277-240 for a high series of 696. Joyce Ellison 227-223.
225-249-709. Gerard Scully shot 221-266-688, Brian MacDonald 661,
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2018 USBC CONVENTION RESULTS OF 2018 USBC ANNUAL MEETING
COMES TO A CLOSE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
League Rules (majority needed)
RENO, Nev. – The 2018 United States Bowling Congress Convention and
Amendment No. LR 1 – Rejected (39 accept, 803 reject)
Annual Meeting wrapped up Thursday at Grand Sierra Resort with dele-
Rule 109c, Tardy Players
gates voting on proposed legislation and for the three open positions on
Defaults the rule to allow tardy bowlers to make up missed frames.
the USBC Board of Directors.
The USBC Nominating Committee slated three candidates for the three Amendment No. LR 2 – Rejected (26 accept, 802 reject)
open board positions – incumbents Jay Daryman of York, Pennsylvania, Rule 118c, League Entering Average
and Karen Jost of Tumwater, Washington, along with Dennis Hacker of Changes default for entering averages.
Longtown, Missouri. No candidates ran from the floor.
Following a motion, and a second, for acclimation of the three candi- Tournament Rules (majority needed)
dates, Daryman, Jost and Hacker were elected by delegates by voice vote. Amendment No. TR 1 – Accepted (830 accept, 12 reject)
It will be the third three-year term for Jost, the second term for Daryman Rule 303, Management, New Rule
and the first for Hacker. All three will begin their terms on Aug. 1, 2018. Requires all Tournament Managers to be members of USBC.
Also, during the Annual Meeting, delegates voted on eight proposed
amendments – two for league rules, three related to tournament rules and Amendment No. TR 2 – Accepted (772 accept, 55 reject)
three proposals to bylaws. Rule 319a, Conditions that Apply
Both league rules were rejected while all three tournament rules, includ- Removes requirement for tournament managers to utilize printed average books.
ing the rule requiring tournament managers to be members of USBC,
were accepted. Amendment No. TR 3 – Accepted (708 accept, 133 reject)
Two of the bylaws proposals passed, including the national bylaws pro- Rule 325, Team Bowling Alone
posal to allow the USBC President and Vice President to serve a two-year Allows a tournament to have a rule to allow teams bowling alone to set their own pace.
term with a limit of two terms and for a USBC President elected in his/her
Bylaws (two-third votes needed)
ninth year to remain on the board with a 10-year maximum.
Amendment No. B 1* – Accepted (758 accept, 82 reject)
The National Recognition Awards and national youth awards, including
USBC National Bylaws
the Alberta E. Crowe and Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow awards, were pre-
Article IV, Board of Directors
sented on Thursday.
Section C. Terms
Delegates also heard reports from USBC President Frank Wilkinson
and USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy, plus reports from the USBC Article V, Officers
Strategic Planning Committee and from International Bowling Campus Section B. Election or Employment
Youth Development. Section C. Term
Highlights from Convention week include USBC’s announcement of Amended proposal: Changes the President and Vice President to two-year term, limit two terms. A President
new specifications for bowling balls. The new specifications, estab- elected in his/her ninth year will be allowed to remain on the board with 10-year maximum.
lished by the USBC Equipment and Specifications Committee, will *Note: Motion to amend proposal from one term to two terms was accepted (671 accept, 163 reject).
be implemented over the course of the next two seasons. Visit
BOWL.com/BowlingTechnologyStudy to learn more about the Amendment No. B 2 – Rejected (111 accept, 717 reject)
specification changes. USBC National Bylaws
Other highlights included the annual presentations for Bowl for the Article VI, Meeting
Cure® and the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL). Section A. Annual Meeting
BVL, which was founded in 1942 and is the sport’s oldest charity, pro- Allows voting at the USBC Annual Meeting to be done offsite.
vides recreational and therapeutic programs and services to America’s
active duty and veteran service men and women. Delegates had the Amendment No. B 3 – Accepted (657 accept, 147 reject)
opportunity to hear from Marine veteran Johnny “Joey” Jones, who lost USBC Merged State Bylaws
both legs after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, and who now works Article V, Board of Directors - Management
with Southern Ground, a camp for children ages 7-17 and military fami- Section A. Board Composition, Authority and Duties
lies. Allows states to have up to two “at-large directors”.
Through contributions raised during the 2016-2017 season, BVL raised
just over $1 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs. California
once again was the top state association contributor with $113,874 while
Metro Phoenix USBC led local associations with $27,070. Learn more
about BVL at BowlForVeterans.org.
Bowl for the Cure® is a year-round fundraising initiative sponsored by
USBC in partnership with Susan G. Komen®. Thanks to the efforts of
donations from local and state associations, plus the sale of merchandise
and online donations, USBC presented a $413,922 check to Susan G.
Komen®.
USBC has raised more than $11 million through Bowl for the Cure
since 2000. Visit BOWL.com/BFTC to learn more.