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The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly Sports Reporter The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940 Vol. 72 No. 40 December 7 - 13, 2011 50 cents ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame Committee has elected five new members to the USBC Hall of Fame - two in Outstanding USBC Performance, two in Meritorious Service and one Pioneer. Wheelchair bowler Al Uttecht of Anaheim, Calif., was elected in the Pioneer category, multiple-time USBC Open Championships winners Lennie Boresch Jr. of Kenosha, Wis., and Gary Daroszewski of Franklin, Wis., were selected in the Outstanding USBC Performance category and Joan Feinblum of Santa Rosa, Calif., and the late Kerm Helmer of Utica, N.Y., were honored for Meritorious Service. The induction ceremony will take place April 26 at the USBC Convention in Arlington and will include those elected from the national Superior Performance ballots. On the men's ballot are Tom Baker, King, N.C.; Steve Cook, Granite Bay, Calif.; Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla.; David Husted, Milwaukie, Ore.; Amleto Monacelli, Barquisimeto, Venezuela; and David Ozio, Beaumont, Texas. The women's ballot has one name - Dede Davidson, Buellton, Calif. Uttecht, the first person chosen in the Pioneer cat- egory since 2008, blazed a trail for wheelchair bowlers everywhere and is regarded as the most accomplished such bowler in the sport's history. He was confined to a wheelchair after sustaining injuries in Vietnam in 1970 and began bowling later that same year. He has won the American Wheelchair Bowling Association Tournament of Champions 13 times, is a 12-time AWBA National Scratch champion and a seven-time AWBA National All-Events champion. "I am totally blown away at this honor, and I have no words to describe how I feel," said Uttecht, who was inducted into the AWBA Hall of Fame in 1985. "This is from someone who when I was first asked to join a bowling league, I said you cannot bowl from a wheelchair." A three-time winner at the USBC Open Championships - all of which came with fellow electee Daroszewski - Boresch also has won dozens of local and state titles in Wisconsin. He won the 2000 Team All-Events title and the Team and Team All-Events titles in 2009 at the Open Championships. "I'm very honored, but it took me by surprise a lit- tle bit," said Boresch, who currently ranks fifth on the lifetime average list at the Open Championships with 215.43. "I thought I might have a chance to get into the Hall of Fame one day, but you never think it will happen. It's quite an honor, especially with my teammate Gary going in as well." In addition to the three Open Championships titles with Boresch, Daroszewski also won Open titles three other times. He won the 1982 Team All-Events, 1983 Team All-Events and 1989 Regular Doubles with Gus Yannaras. He is a member of the Wisconsin Bowling Association Hall of Fame and has been a bowling center proprietor since 1982. "I don't think any bowler ever steps foot in their first tournament with the thought of making it into the Hall of Fame, so this is an unbelievably, out- standing thing to have happen to me," said Daroszewski, who has bowled in the Open Championships with Boresch since 1992. "It's really overwhelming. It hasn't kicked in yet how big an accomplishment this is." Feinblum has devoted nearly five decades of serv- ice to bowling at the national, state and local levels, including four years of work on the committees and task forces that helped develop USBC. She also served on the Women's International Bowling Congress Board of Directors for more than a decade and most recently served as the chairperson of the USBC Nominating Committee and the USBC Hall of Fame Committee. "I was shocked, and I thought maybe I was dream- ing because I had just gotten out of bed when I got the phone call with the news I had been selected," said Feinblum, who was recently featured in a seg- ment on The Learning Channel focusing on how her bowling family helped her in her battle with breast cancer. "I just feel very humbled because having been on the USBC Hall of Fame Committee, I know how difficult it is to make it because of all the wor- thy candidates." A physical education teacher for more than 35 years, Helmer dedicated his life to the growth and development of youth and collegiate bowling until his passing in 2002. He initiated the men's and women's bowling pro- grams at Erie Community College in Buffalo, N.Y., and led the Kats to 16 National Junior College Athletic Association men's titles and 21 women's titles. His men's and women's teams each claimed a pair of national titles as well. Helmer was active in the bowling industry, serving on the Board of Directors for the American Bowling Congress and the Young American Bowling Alliance. He served as YABA President from 1999-2001. FIVE ELECTED TO USBC HALL OF FAME Rudy Johnson 300-826 Rocco Ilaria 813 at Belleville BELLEVILLE, NJ - Rudy Johnson rolled perfect with a 300 game between games of 247 and 279 to tally the session high series of 826 while competing in the Sky Club Fitness League at Brunswick Zone Belleville. Rocco Ilaria was not too far behind tossing an 813 set on games of 256, 279, and 278 and Jason Newbery rolled 278- 277-246-801. Earlier in the season John Valli and Andres Lopez each rolled a 300 game and Felipe Camacho was close with a 299 game. Mike Pasch 826 in Montvale Major By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE Mike Pasch earned a place in the spotlight when he led all scorers in the Montvale Major League at Montvale Lanes bowling a fantas- tic 826 series on games of 290, 257 and 279. Despite Mike's great effort, his team, Davey's Locker, was edged by Rick's Pro Shop II, 17-16. Keith Lee rolled 211-279- 233--723 and Ralph Bernardo 256-675 for the winning team. Kevin Mahon bowled 231-668 and Matt Wuhrman 246-660 for Davey's. High game of the evening belonged to Ray Keim, who rolled a 298 game. Ray added a 237 and finished with a 730 series, leading BuddiesProShop.com to a 23-10 victory over CZ's Pro Shop. Ron DeLuca bolwed 258-690 for CZ's. Toto Roldan's 209-236-263--708 led 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop to a 30-3 rout over J&C Irrigation. Jason Tenorio's 227-223-258--708 helped Rick's Pro Shop I defeat ValleyTent Rental, 25-8. Bob Greenwood 247-687, Chris Trembath 241-677, Rick Guevarra 245-674, Andrew Hedaria 246- 672, Bob Higgins 254-661, Bob Balzarek 234-661, Matt Rovetto 246-660, Tom Flynn 259-655, Rich Naclerio 224-655 and Chris Arbegast 257-650. Joey Jones 803 at Holiday Bowl Jim Broadfoot 300-774 in OLV By Al Smetana WAYNE, NJ – Jim Broadfoot was the star of the night as he pounded out games of 206-268-300 on the way to a league high 774 series while rolling in Our Lady of the Valley Bowling League at T-Bowl II. Harry Fivehouse was closest with 233-672 followed by Rich Olson 246-622, Jim Affinito 234-606, Tom Kaynak 212-605, George Tahinos 226-604 and Ken Paul 212-600. OAKLAND, NJ – Joey Jones was the shining star rolling in the Sal Marino Classic League at Holiday Bowl when he tallied an impres- sive 803 series on games of 269, 289 and 245. Not too far behind was Sam Perrotta with a 783 set earned with 268-247-267 followed by Alex Rodriguez with 279-277-780, Jim Hosier 279-249-764, Jim demas 279-248-761, Joey Lavecchia 246-259-749, Dave Ritter 268- 254-748, Harry Scheck 267-235- 724, Jack Prins 277-235-717, Shawn Airllo 279-708, Chris Andresen 248-706, Bob Lippi 231-702, and Jacob Soloman 244- 698.

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The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly

Sports ReporterThe Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940

Vol. 72 No. 40 December 7 - 13, 2011 50 cents

ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling

Congress Hall of Fame Committee has elected five

new members to the USBC Hall of Fame - two in

Outstanding USBC Performance, two in Meritorious

Service and one Pioneer.

Wheelchair bowler Al Uttecht of Anaheim, Calif.,

was elected in the Pioneer category, multiple-time

USBC Open Championships winners Lennie

Boresch Jr. of Kenosha, Wis., and Gary Daroszewski

of Franklin, Wis., were selected in the Outstanding

USBC Performance category and Joan Feinblum of

Santa Rosa, Calif., and the late Kerm Helmer of

Utica, N.Y., were honored for Meritorious Service.

The induction ceremony will take place April 26 at

the USBC Convention in Arlington and will include

those elected from the national Superior

Performance ballots. On the men's ballot are Tom

Baker, King, N.C.; Steve Cook, Granite Bay, Calif.;

Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla.; David Husted,

Milwaukie, Ore.; Amleto Monacelli, Barquisimeto,

Venezuela; and David Ozio, Beaumont, Texas. The

women's ballot has one name - Dede Davidson,

Buellton, Calif.

Uttecht, the first person chosen in the Pioneer cat-

egory since 2008, blazed a trail for wheelchair

bowlers everywhere and is regarded as the most

accomplished such bowler in the sport's history. He

was confined to a wheelchair after sustaining

injuries in Vietnam in 1970 and began bowling later

that same year.

He has won the American Wheelchair Bowling

Association Tournament of Champions 13 times, is a

12-time AWBA National Scratch champion and a

seven-time AWBA National All-Events champion.

"I am totally blown away at this honor, and I have

no words to describe how I feel," said Uttecht, who

was inducted into the AWBA Hall of Fame in 1985.

"This is from someone who when I was first asked to

join a bowling league, I said you cannot bowl from a

wheelchair."

A three-time winner at the USBC Open

Championships - all of which came with fellow

electee Daroszewski - Boresch also has won dozens

of local and state titles in Wisconsin. He won the

2000 Team All-Events title and the Team and Team

All-Events titles in 2009 at the Open

Championships.

"I'm very honored, but it took me by surprise a lit-

tle bit," said Boresch, who currently ranks fifth on

the lifetime average list at the Open Championships

with 215.43. "I thought I might have a chance to get

into the Hall of Fame one day, but you never think it

will happen. It's quite an honor, especially with my

teammate Gary going in as well."

In addition to the three Open Championships titles

with Boresch, Daroszewski also won Open titles

three other times. He won the 1982 Team All-Events,

1983 Team All-Events and 1989 Regular Doubles

with Gus Yannaras. He is a member of the Wisconsin

Bowling Association Hall of Fame and has been a

bowling center proprietor since 1982.

"I don't think any bowler ever steps foot in their

first tournament with the thought of making it into

the Hall of Fame, so this is an unbelievably, out-

standing thing to have happen to me," said

Daroszewski, who has bowled in the Open

Championships with Boresch since 1992. "It's really

overwhelming. It hasn't kicked in yet how big an

accomplishment this is."

Feinblum has devoted nearly five decades of serv-

ice to bowling at the national, state and local levels,

including four years of work on the committees and

task forces that helped develop USBC. She also

served on the Women's International Bowling

Congress Board of Directors for more than a decade

and most recently served as the chairperson of the

USBC Nominating Committee and the USBC Hall

of Fame Committee.

"I was shocked, and I thought maybe I was dream-

ing because I had just gotten out of bed when I got

the phone call with the news I had been selected,"

said Feinblum, who was recently featured in a seg-

ment on The Learning Channel focusing on how her

bowling family helped her in her battle with breast

cancer. "I just feel very humbled because having

been on the USBC Hall of Fame Committee, I know

how difficult it is to make it because of all the wor-

thy candidates."

A physical education teacher for more than 35

years, Helmer dedicated his life to the growth and

development of youth and collegiate bowling until

his passing in 2002.

He initiated the men's and women's bowling pro-

grams at Erie Community College in Buffalo, N.Y.,

and led the Kats to 16 National Junior College

Athletic Association men's titles and 21 women's

titles. His men's and women's teams each claimed a

pair of national titles as well.

Helmer was active in the bowling industry, serving

on the Board of Directors for the American Bowling

Congress and the Young American Bowling Alliance.

He served as YABA President from 1999-2001.

FIVE ELECTED TO USBC HALL OF FAME

Rudy Johnson 300-826

Rocco Ilaria 813 at BellevilleBELLEVILLE, NJ - Rudy

Johnson rolled perfect with a 300

game between games of 247 and

279 to tally the session high series

of 826 while competing in the Sky

Club Fitness League at Brunswick

Zone Belleville. Rocco Ilaria was

not too far behind tossing an 813

set on games of 256, 279, and 278

and Jason Newbery rolled 278-

277-246-801.

Earlier in the season John Valli

and Andres Lopez each rolled a

300 game and Felipe Camacho

was close with a 299 game.

Mike Pasch 826 in Montvale MajorBy Joe Rizzi

MONTVALE – Mike Pasch

earned a place in the spotlight

when he led all scorers in the

Montvale Major League at

Montvale Lanes bowling a fantas-

tic 826 series on games of 290,

257 and 279. Despite Mike's great

effort, his team, Davey's Locker,

was edged by Rick's Pro Shop II,

17-16. Keith Lee rolled 211-279-

233--723 and Ralph Bernardo

256-675 for the winning team.

Kevin Mahon bowled 231-668

and Matt Wuhrman 246-660 for

Davey's.

High game of the evening

belonged to Ray Keim, who rolled

a 298 game. Ray added a 237 and

finished with a 730 series, leading

BuddiesProShop.com to a 23-10

victory over CZ's Pro Shop. Ron

DeLuca bolwed 258-690 for CZ's.

Toto Roldan's 209-236-263--708

led 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop to a

30-3 rout over J&C Irrigation.

Jason Tenorio's 227-223-258--708

helped Rick's Pro Shop I defeat

ValleyTent Rental, 25-8.

Bob Greenwood 247-687, Chris

Trembath 241-677, Rick Guevarra

245-674, Andrew Hedaria 246-

672, Bob Higgins 254-661, Bob

Balzarek 234-661, Matt Rovetto

246-660, Tom Flynn 259-655,

Rich Naclerio 224-655 and Chris

Arbegast 257-650.

Joey Jones 803 at Holiday Bowl

Jim Broadfoot 300-774 in OLVBy Al Smetana

WAYNE, NJ – Jim Broadfoot was

the star of the night as he pounded

out games of 206-268-300 on the

way to a league high 774 series

while rolling in Our Lady of the

Valley Bowling League at T-Bowl II.

Harry Fivehouse was closest with

233-672 followed by Rich Olson

246-622, Jim Affinito 234-606, Tom

Kaynak 212-605, George Tahinos

226-604 and Ken Paul 212-600.

OAKLAND, NJ – Joey Jones was

the shining star rolling in the Sal

Marino Classic League at Holiday

Bowl when he tallied an impres-

sive 803 series on games of 269,

289 and 245.

Not too far behind was Sam

Perrotta with a 783 set earned with

268-247-267 followed by Alex

Rodriguez with 279-277-780, Jim

Hosier 279-249-764, Jim demas

279-248-761, Joey Lavecchia

246-259-749, Dave Ritter 268-

254-748, Harry Scheck 267-235-

724, Jack Prins 277-235-717,

Shawn Airllo 279-708, Chris

Andresen 248-706, Bob Lippi

231-702, and Jacob Soloman 244-

698.

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Te n P i n R a p . . . .

2 SPORTS REPORTER December 7 - 13, 2011

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Sports ReporterP.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Why do people bowl?

Some people bowl because it is

their way to make a living.

Some people bowl to be with

their friends, mates or family.

Some people bowl to get away

from their friends, mates or fam-

ily.

Some people bowl because they

like being frustrated, bitter and

unhappy and bowling gives them

a little of each.

Some people bowl because they

like being satisfied and happy,

and Bowling gives them a little of

that.

Some people bowl just because

they were asked to bowl.

Some people bowl because it is

an inexpensive form of enter-

tainment.

Some people bowl because they

like to throw things.

Some people bowl because they

were lousy at every other sport

and figure bowling is an easy

game.

Some people bowl because they

were good in other sports and

figure when they can’t cut it in

football or baseball or other

sports bowling can still keep

them competitive.

Some old people bowl to stay

young.

Some young people bowl to

learn how to mature.

Some people bowl because they

like to talk.

Some people bowl because they

like to listen.

Some people bowl so they can

have something to brag or com-

plain about.

Some people bowl because they

have some excuses left over from

other life encounters they lost.

Some people bowl because they

found a bowling ball or pair of

shoes in the attic or cellar.

Some people bowl because it

gives them license to go out, have

a drink, wear outlandish clothes,

and yell a lot.

Some people bowl for exercise.

Some people bowl to get away

from the cares of work or home,

and then end up caring more

about home and work because of

the new cares bowling brings.

Some people bowl to make out.

Some people bowl because they

saw a pro on TV and figure they

can do better.

Some little people bowl

because their mothers and

fathers make them bowl.

Some people bowl because for

a tiny sum they can use million

dollar equipment.

Some people bowl to lose their

inhibitions and some people

bowl to put themselves on exhi-

bition.

Some people bowl because they

like to laugh and cry in no spe-

cial order.

Some people bowl because

bowling centers can be a home

away from home.

Some people bowl because they

want to win a trophy of some

sort, and almost every bowler

can win a trophy at one time or

another.

Some people bowl to lose

weight.

Some people bowl to throw

their weight around.

Some people bowl because it’s

one of the only things they can

do.

Some people bowl because it’s

the only thing they want to do.

But all people bowl because

they enjoy it, gain something

from it in some normal or pecu-

liar way, and because bowling is

truly the people’s pastime.

For years, the best-kept secret has been youth programs: scholarships,

high school and collegiate bowling, and simply media coverage of all our

wonderful young bowlers.

In North Jersey we have the Emma P. Hendrickson (http://www.mor-

riscountywba.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/scholarship_appli-

cation.pdf), and Charles A. Edwards (http://www.mcba-

njbowling.com/applications/ScholApplic.pdf) scholarships.

Additionally, there are many national scholarships available from the

PBA (the Billy Welu), the USBC (Chuck Hall and Alberta Crowe Stars

of Tomorrow), and BWAA (Chuck Pezzano). A simple Google search

will give you all the information, forms, and past winners.

Why bring up scholarships now? Because many deadlines for all appli-

cations start in February, and applications need recommendations from

teachers or guidance counselors, and often have essay requirements.

Montville High School wants a bowling program. For the life of me I

never understood why some schools didn’t support youth bowling. Their

games wouldn’t get rained out. The “little guy” could make the team

along with the “big guy.” The camaraderie is unparalleled compared with

other sports.

People often ask me about colleges with bowling programs. In addition

to the mega-bowling powerhouse, Wichita State, there are so many other

schools with strong bowling curricula such as New Jersey’s own

Fairleigh Dickinson, The College of New Jersey, New Jersey City, NJ

Institute ot Technology, Stevens Institute, Monmouth, and William

Paterson. Look up their contact people and scholarships at

www.bowl.com.

Did you know that Bill Wyer of Yale organized the first collegiate

bowling tournament held in New Haven, Conn., on April 8, 1916?

During the month of December, all Morris County bowling centers that

have sanctioned youth leagues will be hosting Adult/Youth Qualifiers.

All sanctioned youth bowlers may get the information from their league

coaches. The winners of the in-house qualifiers will be eligible to bowl

in the Morris County USBC YA 42nd Annual Adult/Youth Roll-off that

will be held at Boonton Lanes on Sunday February 5, 2012 (yes-Super

Bowl Sunday) with a snow date of February 12, 2012. If you need any

further information, please call Elaine Wilson at the Association Office at

973-267-4279.

Farmingdale Lanes is hosting

their 1st. Annual High School

Mixed Triples Tournament on

Sunday, December 18th. Check

in at 11:00 a.m. tournament fol-

lows at 12:00 noon.

Teams must be comprised of (3)

bowlers from same high school

bowling team and have at least

one male or one female bowler.

Bowlers must wear their high

school team shirt and bring with

them the most recent high school

league standings sheet for average

verification.

There are two divisions; Scratch

for teams with an entering average

exceeding 600 and handicap for

all others. Handicap will be at

90%. Teams will bowl 4 games

across 8 lanes. Trophies will be

awarded in each division, bowling

ball and gift raffles throughout the

event. Entry fee is $36.00 per-

team.

Entry forms are available online

at www.farmingdalelanes.com and

clicking on High School Triples

Tournament, or by calling stop-

ping by or calling Farmingdale

Lanes 631 249 4300. Entry forms

may also be picked up at Coram

Country Lanes and Rockvile

Centre Lanes. Entries close on

Friday, Dec. 16th.

For more information please

contact Paul LaMar at 631-249-

4300.

(see ad page 6)

High School

Mixed Triples

Tournament

MAPLE LANESYOUTH:

Teens:

Alexandra Shock 256

Matthew Hirsch 231

Anthony Ramirez 206

Steven Aiello Jr 223

Nate Vazquez 205

Joe Trapani 167

Kyle Leahy 160

Christina Kaye 200

Juniors:

Brandon Melio 146

David Pira 146

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GG OO BB OO WW LL

Jerry Packard 719LEVITTOWN, NY – Jerry Packard led the scoring in the Thursday Hits

and Misses League firing games 267-247 for a high series of 719.

Patrick Fisher rolled 246-244-693, Jim Fenimore 279, Lu Soguero 204,

and Irv Freed 243.

In the Monday Seniors League Joe Simpson shot 221, Bob Haskin 218,

George Ventura 203, Ann Scala 208, and Jack Mateer 202.

Rich Arcas rolled 237-245, and Debbie Gerstner 206-225 in the

Monday BFCU League.

Regina Sander rolled 225, Denise Exner 208, and Denise Curcio 203

in the Tuesday Early Birds League.

Mike Gregorio 256LEVITTOWN, NY – Mike Gregorio led the scoring in the Tuesday BK

Sweenys League firing a high game of 256.

Rich O’Neill rolled 253, George Alavanja 248, John Gannon 244, and

Katrina McTigue 221.

Pete Thomashefsky rolled a 236, Richie Coyer hit 233-227-620,

Charlie Stumpf 212, and Bernie Goldstein 204-203 in the Wednesday

Young at Heart Seniors League.

Paul Weltchek 247LEVITTOWN, NY – Paul Weltchek rolled 247, and Paul Devito 233 in

the Wednesday Hicksville Elks League.

Brad Cammarano 742LEVITTOWN, NY – Brad Cammarano topped the scoring in the

Thursday Charles McShane 4-Man League firing a high game of 289

and a high series of 742.

Paul Thivierge bowled 278-277-743, Dan O’Connor 268-733, George

Anderson 279, Ken Luparella 278, Peter Rodriguez 266, and Vinny

DiClemente 267.

Phil Piacentini 731LEVITTOWN, NY – Phil Piacentini led the scoring in the Thursday

Night Foursome League firing games of 279-259 for a high series of

731.

Alex Ruben rolled 279, Tom DiVincenzo 268, Pete Cornell 256-262-

729, Ken Wojdylo 257-277, Steve Terech, Ryan Neary and Seth Marcus

257, Tom Olino 269, Keith Hengel 268, and Nick Pirillo 265.

John Gualteri 740

At Lodi LanesLODI, NJ – John Gualteri took

high series honors rolling 267-

257-216-740 in the Monday Lodi

Classic at Lodi Lanes.

Shawn Bautista tossed 247-246-

246-739 followed by Rafael

Hernandez with 245-266-223-734,

Mitchell Sacks 237-233-257-727,

Mark Newman 199-254-266-719,

Paul Greco 245-234-237-716,

Bobby Castillo 203-267-246-

716¸John Sperone 257-268-191-

716, Mike Ibanez 236-196-279-

711, Matt Liss 255-238-217-710,

Flor Mangasi 224-225-257-706,

Clay Pezzano 269-219-217-705

and Tom Flynn with consistent

games of 237-233-233 for a 703

set.

Edison, NJ – As part of a nation-

wide grant program, Veterans Day

was a little bit brighter at the

Veterans Home at Menlo Park,

where a check was accepted in the

amount of $2,535.00 from the

local members of the Bowlers to

Veterans Link (BVL). Part of

donations to the national BVL also

support the group “Re-Creation”

which is a song and dance group

and was there performing on the

same day.

The Monmouth County USBC

Bowlers collect donations at all

their sponsored tournaments by

asking each bowler to contribute

only $1.00. “Our bowlers have

been very generous in supporting

our efforts to aid the veterans,”

said Bob Hodges, President. The

veterans were also given a banner

with over one hundred signatures

from the bowlers of Monmouth

County who participated in the

fund-raiser.

BVL is a national charity, which

raises almost a million dollars

annually to fund recreation and

therapeutic programs and services

for America’s veterans. Founded

in 1942, the BVL is operated and

supported by league bowlers

throughout the United States.

The grant will be used to pur-

chase much needed supplies

and equipment for the facility.

Currently, the center serves

Central Jersey area veterans

who will benefit from and enjoy

the new equipment and pro-

grams. Joseph Brandspiegel,

CEO of the Menlo Park

Veterans Home, was thrilled to

receive such a generous dona-

tion, and invited the bowlers

group to come back more often.

The Bowlers of America,

through the BVL, recognize the

tremendous sacrifice that our

military veterans have made for

our country. Our bowlers are

committed to improving the

life for veterans. This gift to

the Menlo Park facility is just

part of our on-going effort to

boost the spirits of our veter-

ans, and show them we care. In

addition to the donations to the

VA Hospitals, BVL dollars sup-

port veterans in the State

Veterans Homes and at Vet

Centers around the country.

For more information on the

Bowlers to Veterans Link visit

www.BowlforVeterans.org.

For more information about

Monmouth County Bowlers

“Like” us on Facebook, and

visit our website at www.mon-

mouthcountybowling.com.

Monmouth County New Jersey Bowlers Support Veterans

SOUTH LEVITTOWN LEADERS

John Dulack the home's Wii bowling champion (they have week-

ly tournaments on the Wii ), Ray Vogel, Monmouth County USBC

Bowling Association Assoc. Mgr., Joseph Brandspiegel, CEO of the

Menlo Park Veterans Home, Bob Hodges, Monmouth County

USBC Bowling Association President, Joanne Ramsey, Monmouth

County USBC Bowling Association 1st Vice-President.

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Team USA

member Liz Johnson enjoyed a

successful year on the internation-

al stage, and she was able to stay

sharp by competing in a United

States Bowling Congress Sport

Bowling league.

The 37-year-old right-hander,

who earlier this year helped

Team USA to its first team gold

medal at the World Tenpin

Bowling Association World

Women's Championships since

1987, captured the women's

2010-11 USBC Sport Bowling

National High Average Award.

She averaged 210 for 48 games

in the Beverly Sport League at

Beverly Lanes in Arlington

Heights, Ill.

John Donahue of Shawnee

Mission, Kan., topped the Adult

Male division with a 230 aver-

age for 72 games in the PBA

Experience league at Ward

Parkway Lanes, while Kyle

Sherman of O'Fallon, Mo., and

Denver's Emily Eckhoff led all

youth Sport bowlers with 205

and 196, respectively.

"It feels really good to have

the top average in the country

and receive this honor," said

Johnson, a seven-time member

of Team USA, who posted a

USBC women's record 244.4

average in a standard league

during the 2004-05 season. "The

bowling center is pretty tough

overall, and there are a lot of

great bowlers in the area who

also bowl in the league. It defi-

nitely helped keep me sharp for

all of the tournaments I bowl in,

and I'm very proud of this

accomplishment."

After finishing second at the

2011 USBC Team USA Trials,

Johnson went on to claim two

gold medals (team and doubles)

at the World Women's

Championships in Hong Kong

and also won singles and dou-

bles at the Pan American Games

in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Donahue, 52, started bowling

Sport leagues in 2007 with his

focus on preparing for top sen-

ior events.

"I needed to do preparation

work to bowl senior tourna-

ments like PBA and SASBA by

the time I turned 50," Donahue

said. "I determined that bowling

in PBA Experience leagues was

a good way to sharpen my

skills. Bowling in PBA

Experience leagues also has

helped me play lanes better with

both Sport and non-Sport lane

conditions."

Eckhoff and Sherman, both

17, said they decided to chal-

lenge themselves on Sport con-

ditions so they could be pre-

pared for top competition.

"For the love and dedication I

have for this sport, I am greatly

honored to have earned this

award," said Eckhoff, who start-

ed bowling in Sport leagues in

2006. "Being able to accomplish

an achievement that rarely

comes along means a lot to me."

Sherman was 13 when he

bowled in his first Sport league.

He made headlines in the sum-

mer of 2010 when he won the

JBC Gateway Scholarship

Tournament by rolling games of

300, 259, 300 and 289 in match

play.

"I wanted to improve my

game, and I knew I had to chal-

lenge myself on Sport shots in

order to compete with the top

competition," Sherman said. "I

feel so honored to have

achieved this award, and I real-

ize that practice and hard work

pay off."

USBC ANNOUNCES 2010-11 HIGH AVERAGE AND SERIES WINNERS By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC

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AT FARMINGDALEFrankie Montgoris 755FARMINGDALE, NY – Frankie Montgoris topped the scoring in the

Thursday 3-Man League firing games of 253-279-223 for a high series

of 755.

Jeremy Schaffer shot 237-224-279-740, Frankie Berardino 278-234-

711, Joe Traina, Jr. 218-289-202-709, Glenn Gerstner 219-269-215-703

and Joe Camacho 214-206-279-699.

Mark Pagano 739FARMINGDALE, NY – Mark Pagano led the scoring in the Wednesday

Early Men’s League firing games of 268-240-231 for a high series of

739.

Steve Gonzales hit 279-213-215-707, Mike Pagano and Al Sequeira

277, Jeff Gallo 269-212-220-701 and Charlie Turner 247-245-210-702.

Mac McNally 731FARMINGDALE, NY – Mac McNally led the scoring in the Wednesday

Early Men’s League firing games of 258-258-215 for a high series of

731.

John Young rolled 277 and Mike Alvarez 266.

Joe Inzirillo 721FARMINGDALE, NY – Joe Inzirillo rolled 278-228-215-721 in the St.

Martins Major League.

Todd Holly shot 289 in the Saturday Island Trees League.

Clay Hunt rolled 257-246-224-727 in the Friday Late Mixed League.

Leroy Williams shot 276, Paul Mazza 268 and Bob O’Keefe 255-246-

223-724 in the Wednesday Men’s League.

Wendy Scarsella 763STATEN ISLAND, NY – Wendy Scarsella topped

the scoring in the Sunday Mixed League firing

games of 248-247-268 for a high series of 763.

Phil Oppenheim hit 255-245-736, Tony Mansaro

267-246-726, Will Tompkins 296-692, Freddy

Scarsella 269, Anthony D’Elia 246-672, and

Patricia Soto 215.

John Wilders 761STATEN ISLAND, NY – John Wilders led the scor-

ing in the Friday Nite Mixed Quartets League firing

games of 277-258 for a high series of 761.

Joe D’Esposito shot 267-245-725, Ken Soto 258-

708, Derek Gilbert 254, Liz Gottlieb 224 and Bobbi

Sharp 221.

Luigi Battezato 688STATEN ISLAND, NY – Luigi Battezato led the

scoring in the Millennium Fun League firing games

of 245-245 for a high series of 688.

Derek Gilbert rolled 661, Philip Oppenheim and

Ray Casaro 255, Fred Russillilo 248, and Jeff

Cummings 243.

Al Felline 259STATEN ISLAND, NY – Al Felline paced the scor-

ing in the Senior Men’s League firing a high game

of 259.

Wilbur Koenig hit 255, Phil Distilo 245, Larry

Yurman 227, John Sorrentino 205-226, and Ray

Miranda 214-217-212.

John Cento 248STATEN ISLAND, NY – John Cento led the scoring

in the Golden Oldies League firing high game of

248.

Olivia Costantino hit 209, Wayne Maddalone 205,

Mike Angeloni 204, and Ralph Loggia 201.

Jared Wichnovitz 659STATEN ISLAND, NY – Jared Wichnovitz led the

Larry McSorley Juniors League firing games of

237-220 for a high series of 759.

Frank Bernardini hit 206-223, Mike Moore 202

and Jason Wichnovitz 199.

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ROCKAWAY ROLLERSKen George 763ROCKAWAY, NJ – Ken George paced the scoring in the Friday Nite

Men’s League firing a game of 278 and a high series of 763.

Ricky Exner rolled 277-739, Joseph Steward 269, Jesus Cruz 257,

Ed Cook 250 and Lee Johnson 243.

In the Friday Tri Mixed League Keri May shot 228-648, Jerry

Szekula, Jr. 211, Michel Halley 208 and Bill Mott 201.

George Dakak, Jr. 739ROCKAWAY, NJ – George Dakak, Jr. led the scoring in the

Foursome League firing a high game of 278 and a high series of

739.

Ken George shot 265, Chris Morris 235, Lies’l Apgar 259-718 and

Ed Cook 256-647.

In the PBA Experience League Scott Van Syckle hit 237-649,

Lies’l Apgar 243-640, Razor Chisolm 236-633, and Chip Vincent

220.

Paul DiStruco 728ROCKAWAY, NJ – Paul DiStruco paced the scoring in the County

Tuesday Night Mixed League firing a high game of 269 and a high

series of 728.

John Scott shot 267, Ed Pico 262-666, Matt Franke 256-683,

Nichole Spratford 222, Sandy Turner 230, Dan Richards 257, Jesus

Cruz 267-671 and Lindsay Casabi 227.

Roger McKeon 694ROCKAWAY, NJ- Roger McKeon led the scoring in the NorBu

Lodge League firing a high fame of 274 and high series of 694.

Keith Helbourg shot 244, Chris Bakos 236-608, Bill Karpack 235-

664 and Stacey Titus 222.

Frank Grumka 257ROCKAWAY, NJ – Frank Grumka led the Monday Early Birds

League firing a high game of 257.

Alex Dalmedo and Michael Kire hit 244 and Sheila Sell 242.

In the Fox Hills Seniors League Joe Tobjy hit 207, Don King 205

and Robert Forte 202.

Scott Struble 268ROCKAWAY, NJ – Scott Struble rolled 268 game on the way to a

651 set , Carole Crenzio 255, Lee Ann Mackin 235, David Ireton

234, Mark Novembre 234 and John Puloe 233 in the Thursday Nite

Mixed League.

Jamie Sweetser 266ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jamie Sweetser led the Lake Hiawatha A.C.

League firing a high game of 266.

Randy Edwards rolled 258-698, John Finno 248, Larry Lewis 246,

George Valerius 259 and John Finno 236.

Tyrone Wall 678ROCKAWAY, NJ – Tyrone Wall shot 253-678, John Scott 249,

Heriberto Matias 241 and Jesus Cruz 227 in the Spanish American

Mixed League.

Zachary Clark led the Weekend Warriors with a 244 game, fol-

lowed by Tyler Bott 221 and Mary Wright bowled 165.

Jack Cook 673ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Cook blasted 269-673, Kevin Boise 230

and Matthew Wood 197 in the Ball Busters League.

Stuart Gomer hit 206, and Ray Steinhart 205 in the Sunday Adult

Junior League.

Jan Dul 703

At Parkway Elmwood Park, NJ – Jan Dul led

all pin attackers with scores of

223-235-245 for a strong 703

series in the Wednesday Teterboro

Bowling League at Parkway

Lanes.

Mark Marton tossed 258-687,

Joe Leardo Jr 246-685, John

Dulinski 235-646, George

Doughty Jr 244-645, Jim Viola

248-644, Mike Semancik Jr 224-

642 and Victor Miranda 246-642.

Vinny Cimmino 681

At Rab’s Country Lanes

STATEN ISLAND, NY – Vinny

Cimmino was the leader of the

Scaran Mixed League at Rab’s

Country Lanes when he posted a

681 set highlighted by a 246

game.

Jenn Dorso rolled a 215, Wendy

Scarsella 210-212-630 Ray Spiro

268, Janet Katz 222, Mark Katz

256, Ed Barone 247, Lou Iosue

247, and Dominick Curso 268,

In the Rab’s Getaway League

John Vierno tossed a 672 high

series to lead the competition. Lisa

Sanways bowled 233-223-657,

Alberto Sanchez 267-667, Paul

Pendrich 248-665, Wilfredo Apo

257-244-661, and Kathy Zarr 247-

650.

Dominic Petrosino 234

At Ocean LanesLAKEWOOD, NJ - Dominic

Petrosino rolled a high game of

234 while competing in the Strike

Masters League for Juniors at

Ocean Lanes.

Josef Opela bowled a 229 game

followed by Matt Clark rolling a

228, Joe Picone with 227, Tori

Boughton 200, Nicolas

Chirichello 199, Patti Matthews

188, Caitlin Sedilo 160 and Livia

Spalluto 160.

Jaylin Floyd Levels Maples

With 257-707 in Youth TravelersBy Vince Albrecht

Hackensack, NJ - Two years ago, as a Manchester H.S. senior, Jaylin

Floyd secured a Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League championship

for Fair Lawn with a season-ending 257. This past season, Jaylin

made his solitary appearance a notable one, crushing Holiday Bowl’s

plastic-coats in scoring 265-737. In his first outing this year, the

unflappable righty demolished Bowler City’s pins with games of

225-225-257 [707], helping younger brother Justin 235,192 and his

Fair Lawn quartet take five of seven points from Bowler City III;

best for BC III were Patrick Sucero 167, Kristen Kane 163 and

Tiffany Sucero 160.

In other matches, Holiday Bowl regained the top rung with a hard-

earned 4-3 victory over Bowler City I. Leading the winners were

Colette Malyack with a pair of 214s, Joe Malyack 245, Jeremy Scott

223 and Brian Rizzi 216. Tops for BCI were John Draney 246-601,

Eric Grabusnik 204-571, Ryan Perez 199,193 and Rob Gilbert 192.

Despite the use of a blind score, Montvale continued its climb up the

standings by sweeping past Boonton, 2597-2481. Bobby McCarthy

rebounded from an early season slump with 200-580; teammates

Katie Didonato 183 and Matt Russell 161 contributed to the triumph.

Boonton’s best came from Patrick Teshima 203,212-596, Justin

Puchalski 181 and Karl Kattermann 171.

Completing the afternoon session, Bowler City IV squeaked past

Bowler City II, 2504-2503, taking five points in the process. Fine

over average scores for the victors came from Jenai Bacote, Arielle

Wallace and Louis Ferrante. Pacing BC II were Welmer Paquay 172,

James Kane a pair of 171s, Kyle Schellberg 165 and Haley Hassan

164,162.

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James Joyner 727HOPELAWN, NJ – James Joyner

topped the scoring in the Academy

Madness League firing games of

231-254-242 for a high series of

727.

Greg Nagy rolled 219-242-660,

Jeff Monteleone 233-229-653,

Carmine Latin 256-200-647,

Frank Viverito 226-628, and Kath

DeCrosta 227-212.

Pat Moreno 692HOPELAWN, NJ – Pat Moreno

led all bowlers in the La Buona

Pizza League firing games of 204-

231-257 for a high series of 692.

Mike Karminski rolled 233-245-

675, Joe Herber 224-258-655, and

Rich Governale 212-204-225-641.

In the Winter Senior Citizen

League Rich Rowley rolled 212-

225-635.

William G. Willard 642HOPELAWN, NJ – William G.

Willard rolled 246-204-642,

Daniel J. Willard 212-622,

Matthew Manenty 221, Paul

Harney 212, and Charlene

Martino posted a 206 game.

Michael Morris 685HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael

Morris topped the NJ Turnpike

League pitching 255-211-217 for

the high series of 685.

Pat Jones rolled 235-214-608,

Ted Yeung 227, and Ed Aumann

223.

Bob Banko 664HOPELAWN, NJ – Bob Banko

topped the scoring in the Knights

of Columbus League firing games

of 235-211-218 for a high series of

664.

Mark Makwinski shot 211-215-

236-662, and John Masculin 216-

213-618.

Tim McQueary 687HOPELAWN, NJ – Tim

McQueary set the pace rolling in

the Atlantic City Trios League

tossing games of 237-257 for the

session high series of 687.

Bill Venezia shot 202-245-202-

649, and Joseph Krupinski 212-

223-627.

Mike Piomelli 694HOPELAWN, NJ – Mike Piomelil

led the Thursday Nite Mixed

League rolling 214-213-267 for a

high series of 694.

Thomas Poulos rolled 258-215-

657, Rollin E. Ball 214-240-203-

657, Vinny Medvetz 248-633, and

Robin Ball 234.

Frank Testa 686HOPELAWN, NJ - Frank Testa

led the scoring in the Friday Nite

Mixed League tossing 223-206-

257 for a 686 set.

Nicholas Dellamanna hit 245-

234-672, Kenny Anderson 255-

222-645, Steven Goodwin 235-

224-639, and Melissa

Hertenberger 214-214.

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Ben Gregoretti 289ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Ben Gregoretti led

the scoring in the Duke Demarci Invitational League

firing a high game of 289.

Keith Manza, Ricky Shea, Ed Bray, and Joe Milazzo

279, John Hodge, Bob Farrell, and Jerry Katz 277,

Mitch Goolsby 276 and Nat Russo 269.

Denise Fortin rolled 225 in the Koffee Kats League.

Lewis Thomas 279ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Lewis Thomas led the

scoring in the Senior Birds League firing a high game

of 279.

Robert Timmons hit 255, Charles Johnson 248,

Gerald Fields 247, William Tyson 246 and Joan

Williams 205.

Ed Lee 257ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Ed Lee led the scor-

ing in the Wednesday Night Mixed League firing a

high game of 257.

John Howarth hit 246, Rennie Gardner 245, Bob

Eaton 238, Vicky Lockwoon 225-224 and Marie

Price 217-215.

Lyle Chernoff 245ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Lyle Chernoff paced

the scoring in the Thursday El Cheapo League firing

a high game of 245.

Vincent Spano rolled 243, Scott Masciello 232,

Steve Frey 226, Steve Patlucci 216 and Sehila

Weissman 203.

AT ROCKVILLE CENTER

ARLINGTON, Texas - In two

major announcements, the United

States Bowling Congress has

selected 10 athletes to join Team

USA in 2012, while the winners of

the USBC Team USA Trials will

earn automatic spots to compete in

the QubicaAMF World Cup.

Five men and five women have

been selected to Team USA mem-

bers for 2012. The remainder of

the roster will be determined at the

Team USA Trials in Las Vegas

from Jan. 2-6.

Patrick Allen, Chris Barnes,

Tommy Jones, Bill O'Neill and

Sean Rash were selected to join

the men's team by the National

Selection Committee, while Liz

Johnson, Kelly Kulick, Stefanie

Nation, Shannon O'Keefe and

Shannon Pluhowsky were chosen

for the women's team.

"These decisions are never easy to

make because we have such a tal-

ented pool of players to choose

from," said Team USA head coach

Rod Ross, who chairs the selec-

tion committee. "Representing the

United States as a member of

Team USA is the highest honor an

athlete in our country can have,

and all of these players are worthy

of their selection."

To be considered at this stage for

selection to 2012 Team USA, men

were required to be exempt play-

ers on the PBA Tour, while the

women must have been former

Professional Women's Bowling

Association/Ladies Professional

Bowlers Tour members. Players

who were on Team USA at least

once since 2001 also were eligible

for consideration.

An additional five men and five

women will join Team USA 2012

at the Team USA Trials, which

will be held at Texas Station in Las

Vegas. The winners of that event

will represent the United States at

the prestigious QubicaAMF World

Cup in 2012.

"Earning a spot on Team USA is a

significant reason in itself to com-

pete in the Team USA Trials, but

we wanted to sweeten the victory

for our winners," USBC

Managing Director of National

Governing Body Neil Stremmel

said. "The World Cup has a

tremendous amount of tradition

and is one of our most anticipated

events each year."

The top three men and top three

women finishers at the Team USA

Trials will earn automatic spots on

Team USA, while the National

Selection Committee will pick two

additional men and two additional

women from the field to join the

team.

Team USA will represent the

United States in international

competition in 2012, including the

Pan American Bowling

Confederation Championships,

World Singles Championships and

the Lee Evans Tournament of the

Americas.

For more information on how to

enter the Team USA Trials, visit

BOWL.com/teamusatrials.

Team USA Adds 10 to 2012 Roster

Trials Champions to Compete in World Cup Lucas Wiseman - USBC

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