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Vol. 74 No. 38 November 20 - 26, 2013 50 cents

John Gaines, Woody Woodruff, Dale Traber Elected to USBC Hall of Fame
By Matt Cannizzaro ARLINGTON, Texas - Three bowlers have been elected to the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame - two in Outstanding USBC Performance and one in the Meritorious Service category - by the USBC Hall of Fame Committee. Four-time USBC Open Championships titlists John Gaines of Orlando, Fla., and Dale Traber of Cedarburg, Wis., have earned entrance in the Outstanding USBC Performance category, while the late Woody Woodruff of Long Island, N.Y., a longtime executive at AMF, was elected posthumously for nearly four decades of service to the industry. The induction ceremony will take place April 24 at the 2014 USBC Convention in Reno, Nev. John Gaines, a 46-year-old right-hander, recently helped Lodge Lanes Too of Orlando, Fla., to the highest team score in 110 years of Open Championships history (3,538), and the 2013 Regular Team title. It was the fourth title for Gaines in his 25-year career, which AMF's pro staff and supervised and operated the installation for the 1957 Open Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, the first major bowling tournament to be completely automated. He also worked closely with Professional Bowlers Association founder Eddie Elias to bring PBA competition to national television. Woodruff was a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Business, and along with various roles at AMF, he served as president of the National Bowling Council and was a member of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame Board of Directors for a decade. Under his leadership as chairman of the IBMHOF board, he helped establish the Salute to Champions fundraising event as well as the Sustaining Membership program to secure corporate contributions that brought in more than $100,000 in annual funding. Woodruff retired in 1984 after nearly 40 years of bowlingindustry service and died in 2009 at age 9

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John Gaines includes Team All-Events wins in 1997 and 1998, and a Regular Singles crown in 1998. He has 10 other top-10 finishes and is among the top 20 on the tournament's lifetime average list. Gaines is the 1997 USBC Team USA Trials champion and was a member of Team USA from 1998-2000. He earned a team gold medal at the Pan American Games in 1999 and a silver medal in the five-player team event at the World Tenpin

Woody Woodruff Bowling Association World Men's Championships the same year. Dale Traber's four titles at the Open Championships include Regular Doubles in 1999, Team All-Events in 2000 and 2009 and Regular Team in 2009. He has three additional top-five finishes and is among the top 25 on the 20- and 30-year lifetime average lists. The 56-year-old right-hander added to his legacy with USBC

Dale Traber Senior Masters victories in 2009 and 2011 to go along with an eighth-place finish at the USBC Masters in 2005. Traber owns 10 state championships and six city titles and is a member of the Ozaukee County (1988), Greater Milwaukee (1999) and Wisconsin State (2012) Halls of Fame. Raymond (Woody) Woodruff played a major role in the commercial development of AMF's Automatic Pinspotter, created

Joey Verace 300-815, Thomas Twist III 300 at Lodi Lanes

LODI, NJ - Joey Verace tallied a league high 815 series highlighted by a 300 game and Thomas Twist III hit 300 too while rolling in the Saturday Fil-Am at Lodi Lanes. Vernon Moody came near perfection with 11 strikes for a 279 in his 739 set followed by Jennifer McCaffrey with a 245 game and Ric Guevarra with a 737 set.

Joe Kotowicz 300 at Farmingdale

FARMINGDALE, NY Joe Kotowicz topped the scoring in the Tuesday Nite Owls League at Farmingdale Lanes blasting games of 300-213-201 for a high 714 set. Kenny Simon rolled 265-659, Billy Kremlicka 254-205-651, Roger Herrscher 251, Arthur OConnor 248, Kim Falcone 246-215-609, and Thomas Fleissner 236.

Will Atkinson 300 at Rockville Centre

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Will Atkinson blasted a twelve-banger to tally a 300 game contesting in the Monday RVC 4-Man Classic League at Rockville Centre Lanes. Joe Conigliaro and David Dobin both came near to perfection pitchng 299 games Conigliaro finished with a 739 set and Dobin a 708. James Borzoni tossed a 278 set followed by Matthew Rose with a 268, Adam Robertson 267-249246-762, Gary Robertson 266, Len Ambruso 265, John Schmidt 259-216, Bill Diemer 257-236, Yosh Novichonek 257, and Mike Hudson 255-226.

Anthony Saccone 300 at Rabs

STATEN ISLAND, NY Anthony Saccone earned top honors in the NEXGEN Junior Bowlers League at Rabs Country Lanes blasting games of 203 and 212 around a 300 game to earn high game and series honors with his 715 set. Rob DeSimone shot 222-224263-709, Timothy Barclay 194213-218-625, Courtney Gervais 258-608, Kevin Buonn 203-203203-609, Jonathan Detrizzi 239, and Michael Csorba 229.

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Mike King 300 at Rabs

STATEN ISLAND, NY Mike King earned top honors in the Senior Mens League at Rabs Country Lanes firing a 300 game for a 693 series. John Eadicicco shot 237-245-668, Steve Ortiz 222-228-206-656, Tom Hollywood 247-221-617, Kevin Legg 204-247-631, Jim Episcopia 210-226-617, and John Giobbie 215-602.

Justin Sloan 300 at Lodi Lanes

LODI, NJ Taking top game honors in the Monday 4-man Classic at Lodi Lanes was Justin Sloan with perfection in his 300 game while Eddie Penafiel earned top series with his 825. Lisa Frisconi took ladies high honors with a 266 game to highlight her 737 set.

BPAA ANNOUNCES BOWLINGS U.S. OPEN WONT BE HELD IN 2014

Bowling Proprietors Association of America Tournament Committee Chairman John Losito announced Friday that Bowling's U.S. Open format will not be conducted in 2014, but BPAA expects to resume its signature tournament in 2015. "After running successful events in Dallas, Reno and most recently in Columbus, Ohio, and soliciting some in-depth feedback from participants and BPAA member centers, we want to look at ways to freshen and improve the Men's and Women's Bowling's U.S. Opens in 2015 and beyond," Losito said. BPAA also announced it will conduct a Womens All Star Tournament in July 2014 in Rockford, Ill., in celebration of the formation of the Ladies Pro Bowlers Tour (which later became the Professional Womens Bowling Association) and 40 years of womens professional tournaments hosted by Rockford proprietor John Sommer, the co-founder of the LPBT.

Michael Fisch Rolled 299 At Rockville Center Lanes

ROCKVILLE CTR, NY Michael Fisch fired a near perfect high game of 299 while contesting in the Tuesday Late Mens League at Rockville Centre Lanes. Joe Mazza rolled 268, followed by Anthony DePace with 258-232-705, Jim Carey 256-245-734, Michael Kearns 255, John Soulant 254-212, Jonathan Berghorn 247, Alan Ip 245, Joe Dimino 243-200, Michael Kearns and Matt Carey 234, and Ken McCloat 231-208.

Mike Sullivan 300 At Howell Lanes

By John Jennings HOWELL, NJ- Mike Sullivan rolled a perfect 300 and 737 series in the Monday Night Hankel Classic League at Howell Lanes. Four 279s were shot this session first by Ron Pagut who also had the high series with a 762 then Mike Fogarty finishing with a 749, Al Demaria 740, and Jeff Warbet. George Lucas tossed a 278 in his 737 and Mike Ormsby 278-732 to round out the big scores of the night. Aches N Pains increased their first place lead with Team Sorry, Not Sorry and Howell Lanes now deadlocked in a second place tie in the 20-team league.

AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN
Wednesday Swingtime Seniors: Bob Bernet 213, John Barrett 205. Wednesday Hicksville Elks: Jon Crawford 263, Paul DeVito 257, Jim Hope 257,707, Jim Martin 248. Thursday Hits and Misses: Irv Freed 257, Sue Oventhal 203. Thursday Charles McShane: Mike Mutch 278, Omar Cerutti 257, Joe Caprioli 256, Wayne Wright 252, John Linkens 252, Dom Mauro 247. Thursday Night Foursome: Scott Ehrlich 269,717, Harry Ormsby 268, Philip LoGiudice 268, Bryan Allen 266, Walt Stashin 258, Will McCaw 256, Heather Mitchell 215. Friday Party Mixed: Barry Kadane 276, Jennifer Klingel 215. Saturday Parrot Heads: John Cunningham Jr. 258, Jim Doyle 246,237, Jeff Rantinella 238.

ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Rockaway Foursome: George Dakak Jr. 298-743, Nick Westergaard 176-722, Liesl Apgar 226-643, Karen Whitmore 188-488, Chris Morris 255, Allen Apgar 701, Peter Furio 248-709, Liesl Apgar 258-691, Joyce Hulbert 219-610. PBA Experience bowled on changing PBA lane conditions: Gary Malone 233-588, Ken Yokobosky 217-615, Dori Tingoli 225-566, Tami Mehesy 192-541, Ken Yokobosky 246-615, Tim Panek 236-586, Tami Mehesy 225, Liesl Apgar 221-624. Lake Hiawatha A.C.: Mike Harris 280-684, John Finno 279-741, Maryann Abasto 215-585, Jacqulyn Coren 122-347, Paul CeCe 259683, J. W. Albensi 256-661, Kimberly Feehan 159-431. Rockaway Mixed: Glen Malmstone 269-717, Jim Testa 269-696, Linda Humes 232-624, Keri May 223-620, Ricky Exner 286-673, Tom Schweizer 276-744, Lynn Coleman 258-647. Friday Tri-Mixed: Matt Trimmer 192-506, Michelle Halko 192-548, Geno McCroy 177-490, Harry Kostyk 175. Spanish American Mixed: Bill Coleman 269, Tyrone Waal 257-724, Lynn Coleman 248-717, Benny Nieves 243, Tyrone Waal 234, Lynn Coleman 200-513. Junior Leagues Sizzlin Strikers/Weekend Warriors: Nicholas Thies 160-425, Mark Howarth 146-433, Emma Thies 154-442, Chelsey Cruz 78-206, Mark Howarth 189-436, Emma Thies 155-434. Gutter Busters (2 games): Christopher Dunleary 96-176, Christopher Dunleary 119-205, Claire Catalina 58-99. Rockaway-Denville Recreation (2 games): Jarrett Canales 74-138. Bumper Busters (2 games): Michael Mellifore 83-148, Ricky Rodriguez 80-159, Jeniece Lazard 90-155, Michael Mellifore 126, Jacob Paniconi 120. Lucky Strikers: Colin Fisher 67-159, Samantha Fisher 76-200. Ball Busters: Jack Cook 255-667, Ben Gallagher 234-485, Tyler Bott 228-542, Emma Wright 157-435, Stephanie Sihlanick 147-382, Jack Cook 257-695, Zachary Clark 233-610. Monday Rec: Alexander Schulte 113-187, Neil Bhalodi 108-212, Hannah Digangi 106-189, Kyra Morris 100-198.

DeFrancesco 768 At Parkway

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ Mike DeFrancesco led all pin attackers with scores of 212-279-277 for a strong 768 series in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. Charley Babjak bowled a 249 in his 723 set followed by Jan Dul 246-716, Peter Honan 243-712, Kevin DeFrancesco 247-710, Rody Kemple 246-708, Carlos Velez 289-697, Joe Mercurio 258686, Mark Marton 245-685, Tom Schlomann 235-678, and Ed Bakelaar Sr. 226-673

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AT ROCKVILLE CENTRE LANES

Tim OBrien 299
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Tim OBrien blasted a high game of 299 in the Friday Night Mixed League. Alex Bogolubsky hit 259-240, Chris Lucchese 259-236-247-742, John Hodge 253-249, Gina Lella 247, Paul Smith 245, and Ryan Ciccinaro 242. In the Tuesday Koffee Kats League Sondra Crummell hit 221, and Lori Flacks 203. Remee Malley shot 210 and Lisa Norris 203 in the Monday Ladies Classic League.

John Hanlon 778

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY John Hanlon topped the scoring in the Tuesday Late Mens League firing games of 259-253-266 for a high series of 778. Anthony Bruno shot 259-246225-729, Dan Conlon 253-209, Anthony DePace 247-235-685, Michael Fisch 246-238-700, and Jim Carey 229. In the Thursday El-Cheapo League Ryan Ciccimarro shot 232, Steve Patitucci 225-212, Vinny Spano 212, and Steve Frey 209.

Peter Conway 738

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Peter Conway topped the scoring in the Sunday Night Mixed League firing games of 267-236-235 for a high series of 738. Tom Carley rolled 266-222-670, Paul Smith 265, James Nolan 258, Julio Zambrano 256, and Michael Dyer 255.

258-218-258 for a high series of 734. Bob Thorne shot 253-227-232-712, Joe Conigliaro 276-237-709, Ray Brooks 269-211-218-698, Tom Riccobono 268, Harlan Wittenstein 266, and Carl Clory, Frank LaBruyere 258.

Frank Krulish shot 255-231, Mel Brown 249, Jeff Strumeyer 247226-644, Jayson Holley 244, and Yogi Hannigan 233.

Gloria Belmonte 267

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Gloria Belmonte topped the scoring in the Tuesday Ladies League firing a high game of 267. Vicky Lockwood shot 247-215, Stacy Salomides 233, and Carrie Kusterbeck and Betty Ann Leschner 203.

John Khantzain 688

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY John Khantzain paced the scoring in the Wednesday Senior Doubles League firing games of 246-221-221 for a high series of 688. Richie Franklin shot 245-200, Tom Saitta 235-213, Robert Picard 234202, Ed Frontera 228, and Michael Carpenter 221.

William Fressler 734

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY William Fressler topped the scoring in the Thursday Custom Thumbz Doublez League firing games of

Ed Frontera 256
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Ed Frontera led the scoring in the Thursday Senior Birds League firing a high game of 256. Jerry George rolled 245-225, Roberto DeGuzman 245, Lorne Canton 235-216, Charles Johnson 235, and Murray Schultz 233.

Chris Johnson 683

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Chris Johnson led the scoring in the Saturday Scholarship League firing games of 226-201-256 for a high series of 683. Adam Glickman shot 245-649, Justin Brandon 225, Paul Douglas 215, Tarik Zephrine 214, and Evan Rudolfsky 212.

Ed Fontera 641
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Ed Fontera paced the scoring in the Thursday Senior Birds League firing games of 256-214 for a high series of 641. Jerry George shot 245, Gerry Dunham 234, Murray Schultz 223209, Lewis Thomas 222-201, William Collier 215, and James Fobbs 213.

John Manzollilo 679

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY John Manzollilo paced the scoring in the Thursday Mixed League firing games of 231-245-203 for ahigh series of 679.

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AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Mike Fradera 796
FARMINGDALE, NY Mike Fradera topped the scoring in the Thursday 3-Man League firing games of 244-265-287 for a high series of 796. Larry Strauss rolled 227-279225-731, Joe Casale 268-236-248752, William Watson 266-258715, Sal Alberino 262-228-225715, Andrew Carrig 249-245-717.

AT RABS
Paul Sheirer 708
STATEN ISLAND, NY Paul Sheirer led the scoring in the Cartel Electric Fun League firing a 247 game for a high series of 708. Bob Jacobson shot 255-707, Ray Caralisle 254-700, Jay Todaro 249-691, Mike Donsiglione 242, and Allison Ashdorth 231.

Amefika Greaves 764

FARMINGDALE, NY Amefika Greaves led the scoring in the Tuesday Early Birds League firing games of 278-268 for a high series of 764. Kerrick Jones rolled 290-257754, Garfield Campbell 278-234715, Curtis Brown 246-246-221713, Deon Taitte 274, Morris Jackson 268, Leroy Ford 259, Mike Garrido 257, and Fred Catapano 246.

Larry Sullivan 705

STATEN ISLAND, NY Larry Sullivan led the Friday Nite Mixed Quarters League firing 268 and a the high series of 705. Tom Farina shot 255, John Wilders 248-671, Ashley Gottlieb 229-632, Lillian Rivera 217, and Rita DiPietro 213.

Brian Beale 791

FARMINGDALE, NY Brian Beale topped the scoring in the Wedneday Early Mens Handicap League firing games of 267-267257 for the session high series of 791. Adam Krauss rolled 266-258-762 followed by Ellen Moorehead tossing 268-267-757, Ken Grzelacyk 244-248-244-736, Ken Brown 237-238-236-711, Mike Petroff 266-244-710, Mike Alvarez 279-224-699, Jim Fitch 266, Aniello Strocchia 265-244, and Bay Stauder 256.

Craig Bogart 755

FARMINGDALE, NY Craig Bogart paced the scoring in the Sunday Early Mixed League firing games of 289-277 for a high series of 755. Rainer Latteier shot 239-226681, Wayne Embleton 256, Joe Venezia 247-236, Nick Butera 237, Derrick Dobert 236, Paul Burns 226-214, and Doris Moorer 235-212.

Taylor Waglione 256

STATEN ISLAND, NY Taylor Waglione led the scoring in the NEXGEN Jr. Bowlers League firing a high game of 256. Anthony Everts hit 205, and Luis Gutierrez 200. In the Golden Oldies League Bob Lampariello shot 224-216, Jim Touhey and Howard Weiss 212, Ralph Loggia 204, and Dennis Constantino 201.

Lloyd Hasluck 739

FARMINGDALE, NY - Lloyd Hasluck led the scoring in the Wednesday Party League firing games of 236-255-248 for a high series of 739. Mike Marrazzo shot 225-232243-700, Eric Vasquez 264-657, George Marrazo 235-215-652, and Mike Ellendorf 247.

Joe Romeo 268

FARMINGDALE, NY Joe Romeo led the scoring in the Friday Late Mixed League firing a high game of 268. Willie Cunningham shot 267225-236-728, Mike Forman 259214, Clay Hunt 255, Junior Pascual 248-223, and Tony Caridi 246.

Steve Popick 247

STATEN ISLAND, NY Steve Popick paced the scoring in the SMP Automotive Mixed League firing a high game of 247. Anthony Barberio 242-235, Meg Bell 219, Kathy Zarr 216 and Jennifer Dorzo posted a 214.

AT PLAZA
Al Klein 226
MADISON, NJ Al Klein paced the scoring in the Livingston Business Mens League firing a high game of 226. Bob Perry shot 224, Bob Russo 217, Bo Serillo 602, and Kathy Folson 199. In the Monday Night Ladies League Alice Bednarik shot 214, Jodi Belli 201, and Karin Sainato 179. Karen Reinacher shot 226, Liz McKissock, and Cindy Heinemeyer 178 in the Ladies League.

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Paul Harney 718
HOPELAWN, NJ Paul Harney led the scoring in the Atlantic City Trios League firing games of 215235-268 for a high series of 718. Anthony Vicidomini rolled 219230-215-664, Justin Munice 235204-215-654, Willie Hall 208202-244-653, and Joe Pickard 269.

Scott Akalewicz 640

HOPELAWN, NJ Scott Akalewicz led the scoring in the La Buona Pizza League firing games of 217-225 for a high series of 640. Chris Poythress hit 201-203-221625, John Baginsky 204-229-622, and Bob Stevens 226. In the Winter Senior Citizen League Rich Rowley shot 181, and Mary Doslik 179. In the Tuesday Night Mixed League DJ Petardi hit 217, and Mark Cumber 216.

THE LEADERS AT LODI

Friday G&L: Alex Protin 269, Gianvito Clavelli 268-765, Steve Nordt 256, Moe Vorhees 236. Thurs Early Mix: Joe Bargallo 269, Joe Seiple 257, Leo Castillo 257, Grace Thomas 220. Wed Nite Live: Shayne Thomas 289-751, Keith McLeod 254. Wed Men's 820: Mike Lennox 290-758 Joe Alfano 258-723. Monday Trios: Michael Stella Jr. 276-776, Andy Argumedo 269.

AT OCEAN
Wolfe, Guzman 277
LAKEWOOD, NJ- Tyler Wolfe and Robbie Guzman each blasted a high game of 277 in the Saturday Scratch League. Justin Savers hit 269, Josh Swindel 257, McKenna Collier 246-237, John Boughton 232, and Tori Boughton 225.

Sarah Pitcher 236

LAKEWOOD, NJ Sarah Pitcher rolled 236, Victoria Gray 225, Bradley Aumann 216, and Zach Letts 212 in the Saturday Junior League.

Rocco Fortunato 700

HOPELAWN, NJ Rocco Fortunato led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 208-233-259 for a high series of 700. Bob Nebus shot 244-200-205649, Steve Venito 225-600, Melissa Martino 226, and John Borkowski 202. In the Federal Business Centers League Chuck Mantione rolled 229, and Eric LaCroix 170.

Anthony Tedesco Tops

LAKEWOOD, NJ In the Saturday Pin Hitters League Anthony Tedesco shot 122, Amanda Shelters 118, and Joey King, Michael Marcotte and Brian McFadden 101.

Don E. Hellhake 662

HOPELAWN, NJ Don E. Hellhake led the scoring in the Thursday Mixed Nuts League firing games of 200-207-255 for a high series of 662. In another session Kevin Kennelly shot 247-229-661, Jeff Kubinak 232, Jeff Pasewerk 222, and Don M. Hellhake 227.

Scott Akalewicz 659

HOPELAWN, NJ Scott Akalewicz led the scoring in the Thursday Nite Mixed League firing games of 217-258 for a high series of 659. Andrew Smith shot 224-212-635, Kurt Moszkowski 205-203-224632, and Kyle Jannuzzi 243. In the Merck League Anthony Scutari shot 210-213-604, Rob Serate and Tom Zumpetta 224, and Bruce Binkowitz 211.

G O B O W L

Andy Shafer 677

HOPELAWN, NJ- Andy Shafer led the scoring in the His & Hers League firing games of 289-213 for a high series of 677. Don Anione rolled 267-202-203672, Carmine Latin 204-225-202631, and Bill Smith 245-618. Char Martino shot 156-169-178 in the Wednesday Earlybirds League.