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Vol. 74 No. 50 February 12 - 19, 2014 50 cents

Executive Director Stu Upson resigns from USBC Chad Murphy Named Interim Director
Jason Overstreet USBC Director of the United States Bowling ARLINGTON, Texas - United States Congress (USBC) by President Andrew Bowling Congress (USBC) Executive Cain. Murphy currently serves as the Director Stu Upson has resigned his position with the organization effective International Bowling Campus (IBC) immediately. Managing Director of Youth Development, a position he's held since "On behalf of USBC, I want to thank January of 2012. Murphy will continue Stu for all he has done for the organizain his role supervising IBC Youth tion and our sport," USBC President Development in addition to Interim Andrew Cain said. "Under Stu's leaderExecutive Director duties for USBC. ship we have been able to accomplish a Murphy served as Director of Youth number of important goals in furthering for the Bowling Proprietors' Association our strategic plan. As we enter the next of America before being elevated to his phase of our program, we will be looking role with IBC Youth Development. to new leadership to further enhance Prior to joining the IBC, Murphy held bowling and serve the millions of management positions at Columbia Americans who enjoy our sport." Industries and Ebonite. Earlier in his "I have enjoyed working with the career, he worked as a team member on USBC Board, executive team and our USBC photo the Professional Bowlers Association members to help advance the sport we all Chad Murphy and Professional Women's Bowling love," Upson said. "While there is still more work to do, I am confident that I am leaving the Association tours for Columbia 300. He is a former memUSBC in a stronger and better position. I am grateful for ber of Team USA and his playing honors include a silver the support and friendships I have gained during my tenure medal at the 1998 World Tenpin Team Cup in Amsterdam and know that great things are ahead for both the leadership and he was also part of the Ebonite Nitro/R's team that won two Grand Championships at the Brunswick World Team and members of USBC." Chad Murphy has been named Interim Executive Challenge Series in 1994 and 1996.

Jason French 300-830 at RVC

ROCKVILLE CTR, NY Jason French earned top honors in the Monday RVC 4-Man Classic League at Rockville Centre Lanes blasting games of 300-251-279 for an impressive high series of 830. (3 weeks in a row he bowled a 300 game). Tom Riccobono hit 290-223-725, Jamaal Braddon 290, Bruno Gerin 279-225, Len Ambruso 279-239257-775, Bill Koste 279, Joe Anderson 235-248-278-761, Matthew Rose 278, John Novichonek 278-235-248-761, David Goldman 279-268-750, and Danny Dong and Willie Fessler 269.

Willie Veniscofski 300 at Rabs

STATEN ISLAND, NY Willie Veniscofski blasted a 300 game in the Joe Brezinski Memorial League at Rabs Country Lanes. Tom Hollywood shot 279-258734, Joe Goodheart 266 -736, Louis Mester 279-728, Mike Keavlana 278-671, Frank Lieggi 266, Rob Reimann 257, and Sean Liotone 247.

Bill Law 300 at Farmingdale

FARMINGDALE, NY Bill Law earned top honors in the Wednesday Early Men Handicap League at Farmingdale Lanes firing games of 300 and 252 for a high series of 765. Bay Stauder rolled 279-222-245746, Robert Leventhal 278-200, Ron Hasemann 278, Anthony Gatterdam 269-224, Anthony Lupoll 247-221-268-736, Joe Caracciolo 267-247-702, Joseph Kelch 262-247-697, Frank Magro 226-212-259-697, Paul Verderosa 258-228-247-733, and Jeff Gallo 258-236-733.

Jason Belmonte Defeats Sean Rash in First PBA Super Clash

By Jerry Schneider - PBA

ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Professional Bowlers Associations fiercest rivalry between the two most recent PBA Players of the Year took center stage on ESPN in a Super Bowl Sunday head-to-head battle. In the end, 2012-13 PBA Player of the Year Jason Belmonte claimed an overall victory over 2011-12 Player of the Year Sean Rash in the inaugural PBA Super Clash. The PBA Super Clash at Thunderbowl Lanes consisted of three games with the winner of each game earning $2,000 and the player accumulating the highest three-game pinfall total winning a $10,000 grand prize. The duel didnt disappoint with Belmonte winning game one, 258-238. Rash turned the tables in the second game, 258-241, with Belmonte taking a three-pin lead into the final match. While both players had potentially game-changing splits that resulted in open frames Rash left the unusual 3-4-6-7 in the fourth and Belmonte an equally rare 6-7-9 in the sixth Belmonte was able to maintain the edge with four-strike strings from the second through fifth frames and again from

the seventh through 10th frames to win the final match, 244222, and the overall match, 743-718. Belmonte enjoyed the spoils of a Clash win that came on the heels of winning the 2014 Barbasol PBA Tournament of Champions, his thoughts turned to the potential of the event and how much PBA fans would like to see that kind of rivalry play out in the future. I dont want to lose the traditional way we compete on tour, but if the sport needs something like this to build momentum, I think its great, said Belmonte. In this case you had two people who dont particularly like each other competing head-to-head and, as a participant, I thought it was pretty exciting. But ultimately it will be up to the fans and how they like it. Belmonte also believed the made-for-TV event might provide an opportunity to showcase matchups fans would like to see more often. You could have a Walter Ray (Williams Jr.) vs. Pete Weber match-up or whoever, Belmonte, a two-handed player,

added. Theres an opportunity with this kind of event to bring different types of bowlers together to see how they match up. Ill bowl anyone and I know most of the guys out here feel the same way. This is another way to think about bowling if we need to incorporate some more entertainment, Belmonte added. Again, I want to keep tradition, but if this can help us, Im all for it. Like Belmonte, Rash also likes the potential for the clash format. I think everybody saw a good show and I hope the fans enjoyed it, Rash said. This is something we talked about doing for a while, just waiting for the right opportunity. Its a great idea and you can put together some great clashes. During the telecast fans also were able to see point-of-view video images from Belmonte via Belmo-Vision provided by his Google Glass headset. Belmonte used the innovative wearable computer that provides 720 dpi video for the first time during Tournament of Champions qualifying.

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February 12 - 19, 2014

NYS USBC to Induct Traci Spanitz, Benny Appleby, Margaret Lancaster Into State Bowling Hall of Fame
Randy Hanks, Lee Christopher to Receive Special Awards
Traci Spanitz of Rochester, Benny Appleby of Auburn and Margaret Lancaster of Marion are the 2014 inductees into the New York State USBC Hall of Fame. Spanitz and Appleby will be enshrined into the Superior Performance categories while Lancaster will go into the Meritorious Service category. The NYS USBC also has selected Randy Hanks, owner of Oak Orchard Bowl in Albion (Genesee Region zUSBC), to receive the Proprietor/Manager Recognition Award, and Lee Christopher of Groton (Ithaca USBC) to receive the Service to Youth Award. All five will be honored at the NYS USBC Hall of Fame and Awards banquet at 7 p.m. May 31 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton, 225 Water St., Binghamton, NY, 13901. Tickets for the dinner are $35 per person, and can be purchased by contacting Mike Pettinella, NYS USBC association manager, at 585-3433736 or at: bowlny300@yahoo.com. Spanitz, the 2000 NYS Queens champion and 2007 NYS Womens Championships singles and all-events champion, has an impressive resume that includes 17 300 games, six 800 series, numerous Rochester USBC WBA league and tournament records and titles, and 19 medals in the Empire State Games. A 16-year participant in NYS USBC tournaments, the Rochester USBC WBA Hall of Famer has rolled two 300 games and an 800 series in the NYS Womens Championships and here 2,261 allevents score in 2007 is a state record. She also holds eight Rochester City records --including high four-game series (1,081 in 1999), women five-player team game (1,242 in 2006) and women five-player series (3,610 in 2006 which remains a national record) and is a four-time Rochester Queens champion. Her 752 tied for the high series at the USBC Womens Championships in 2002. Spanitz consistently has averaged 220 or better, with high averages of 233 the past two seasons. Appleby, a NYS Open Championships participant for 30 of the past 33 years, has 10 800 series, hundreds of 700 series and 25 perfect games. He has three state team titles and two state doubles titles to his credit including a record 1,587 effort in 2001 and he was a member of two teams that tied for seventh place in 2012 in South Glens Falls. A 235 average bowler in 2005, he is a member of the Auburn USBC BA Hall of Fame, a threetime Auburn Masters champion and has a composite average of 195 over 36 USBC Championship tournaments. He has been involved in all areas of bowling, including running a pro shop, managing a bowling center and lane maintenance. As a member of the Professional Bowlers Association from 197985, he qualified for many regional tournaments. Lancaster has served the sport of bowling at the national, state and local levels for the past 40 years. She has been an official with Womens 600 Bowling Clubs since the early 1980s, and currently is the New York State Womens 600 Bowling Club secretary-treasurer a position she has held since 1985. She served as a NYS Womens 600 Bowling Club director for eight years prior to that, participating in all committees and was the director for Region 2. At the national level, Lancaster was the 600 Club secretary-treasurer for 12 years, while also serving as a teller during that time. Locally, she organized the 600 Club in 1978 and served as its president for 28 years. She also was a Wayne County WBA director, vice president, president and secretary-treasurer and the Wayco Junior Bowling Association director and secretary-treasurer. She is a member of the Wayne County WBA and NYS Womens 600 Bowling Club Halls of Fame. She was a local delegate to USBC meetings for 40 years and also served as a junior bowling coach and a certified lane inspector. A participant in 45 USBC Womens Championship tournaments, Lancaster won state regional titles in 1980 and 2001. Hanks, since purchasing Oak Orchard Bowl about seven years ago, has invested much time and money to not only improve his center and increase his league bowler base, but also to promote the Genesee Region USBC and the New York State USBC. In his role as vice president of the GRUSBC, Hanks writes a monthly newsletter to reach association bowlers, provides news to the local media and coordinates a proprietors group to address common concerns. At Oak Orchard Bowl, he is supported by his wife and three children, who also love bowling and share his desire to see more people enjoy the sport. He is a member of the NYS Bowling Proprietors Association, a founding member of the Youth Bowlers Tour, a delegate to the NYS USBC Annual Meeting and a co-director of the GRUSBC Youth Travel League. He also is eager to host bowling tournaments to assist charitable organizations and families suffering from hardship. A prime example of that was the benefit no-tap tourney for Bowlers to Veterans Link last May at Oak Orchard Bowl. Christopher has been a youth bowling coach for 23 years for the Ithaca USBC and is a USBC Level I instructor and Dick Ritger Level 4 coach. He has coordinated a bowling camp for youth from the ages of 8 to 15 since 1997 for the Lansing Recreation program and is in his second year as the coach of the Lansing High School varsity bowling team. A local delegate to the NYS USBC Annual Meeting, Christopher is a strong proponent of youth tournaments, entering his young bowlers into events such as the NYS Pepsi, Team and Youth Scholarship tournaments, and several tournaments in the Ithaca area. This year, Bowl-O-Drome in Ithaca is hosting the NYS Youth Scholarship Region 3 Tournament.

Mike DeFrancesco Hit 750 at Parkway

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ Mike DeFrancesco led all pin attackers with scores of 259-257-234 for a high series of 750 in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. Raymond Sisco rolled 277-723, Peter Honan 247-721, Ed Bakelaar Jr 279-713, Paul Stuart 245-709, Eddie Rojas 258-706, Adam DeFrancesco 257-706, Tom Schlomann 276-693, Carl Haight 246-683, Joe Donnarumma 267678, Jim Viola 246-676, and Carole DeGroot 268-676.

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SPORTS REPORTER

PBA 2012-13 Regional Award Winners

By Jerry Schneider - PBA SEATTLE Eighteen bowlers were recognized for their achievements in the seven Professional Bowlers Association regions as recipients of Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and PBA50 Player of the Year awards, PBA Regional and PBA50 Tour Director John Weber announced today. In the Northwest and West Regions, six-time PBA Tour winner Chris Warren of Grants Pass, Ore., earned Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year. It was his fifth award in the Northwest and third in the West. He won two titles in each region, had six other top-five finishes in the West and three more top-three finishes in the Northwest. Dean Richards of Tacoma, Wash., earned Rookie of the Year honors in the Northwest and West thanks to winning two events in the Northwest and one in the West. Two-time Tour winner Kent Wagner of Reno, Nev., earned his first Northwest and West PBA50 Player of the Year honors with the help of two wins in each region. In the Southwest Region, Joe Findling of Mesquite, Texas, earned his first Player of the Year honor by winning two tournaments and finishing third twice. Roger Petrin of Bel Air, Kan., was selected as Rookie of the Year after winning one event, finishing second twice and fourth once. PBA Hall of Famer Mark Williams of Beaumont, Texas, earned his first PBA50 Player of the Year honor after winning one title. In the Midwest, Dave Beres of Waukesha, Wis., earned his first Player of the Year award after two wins and one fifth-place finish. Eric George of Waite Park, Minn., won Rookie of the Year honors after winning one title. PBA Hall of Famer and 2013 PBA50 Tour Rookie of the Year Pete Weber won his first PBA50 Midwest Player of the Year award with three wins, three second-place and one third-place finish in the seven events he entered. In the Central Region, PBA Tour rookie E.J. Tackett of Huntington, Ind., earned his first Player of the Year honor with one title, one second, five fourth-place and a fifthplace finish. T.J. Schmidt of Mishawaka, Ind., earned Dan Ottman Rookie of the Year honors with a best finish of eighth, two match play appearances and four cashes. Kenny Parks of Hammond, Ind., earned his third PBA50 Player of the Year honor after winning two titles and eight other topfive finishes including four second-place finishes. Four-time Tour winner Ryan Shafer of Horseheads, N.Y., earned his second consecutive East Region Player of the Year title after four wins, one third-place and one fifth-place finish. Gary Haines of West Babylon, N.Y. won the Rookie of the Year nod with a best finish of second and three match play appearances. John Conroy of Mahopac, N.Y., earned his first PBA50 Player of the Year award with four top-five finishes including one title. Kyle Troup of Hickory, N.C., earned his first Player of the Year award in the South Region with two wins, one second-place and two third-place finishes. Anthony Colosimo of Pembroke Pines, Fla., earned Rookie of the Year with a best finish of eighth and two match play appearances in four tournaments. Hall of Famer Tom Baker of King, N.C., earned his second PBA50 Player of the Year with three wins, two runner-up and four third place finishes. Baker also made match play in all 13 tournaments he entered. The PBA also announced its Pat Patterson Award winners, selected by PBA Regional Tournament Directors in recognition of contributions made to their respective regional programs. Winners are: Frank Miceli, Elk Grove Village, Ill., who earned his third consecutive award in the Midwest region; PBA Hall of Famer Dave Husted, Milwaukie, Ore. (Northwest); Bryan Williams, Plumas, Calif. (West); David Tullos, Spring, Texas (Southwest); Tony Johnson, Canton, Ohio (Central); Cecil Raymond, Sicklerville, N.J., (East), and Todd Wilson, Summerfield, N.C., (South). The PBA conducted 160 regional and senior regional events during the 2012-13 season. Among those 160 events were six Regional Players Invitational tournaments that awarded the winners of each a spot in World Series of Bowling V and ultimately determined six finalists for the first RPI Finals.

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AT ROCKVILLE CENTRE LANES

OCEANSIDE K OF C
Joe Lupo shot a 264 game and a 720 series, Peter Micca followed with a 258 game and a 712 series, Greg Centamore 257, Joe Butt Jr. threw a 255 game and a 657 series, Al Fabiano shot a 254-653, Mark Gralto rolled a 673 series, Elwood Verity followed with a 664 series, Tom Forkin finished with a 662 series, Jason Julian threw a 654 series and Phil Tinker bowled a 650 series.

Jimmy Rivers 299-789 at Montville Lanes

MONTVILLE, NI - Jimmy Rivers blasted scores of 235-255-299 for a 789 series to lead all scoring in the Thursday Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Matt Vanderhoof tossed 268-747, Dave Spano 278-737, Craig Slawinski 279-711, Bob Oppelt 242-701, Bob Tebbenhoff 258-699, Steve Scorzetti 268-697, John Scialdone 253-695, and Bill Allison 241682.

WED EARLY MEN

Ed Connelly came through with a 257 game and a 736 series, Paul Cohen followed with a 256 game, Benn Gregoretti shot a 255 and a 253 game and a 708 series and Kenny Bruce finished with a 672 series.

KOFFEE KATS
Donna Potaris came through with a 214 game.

Mike Fogarty 810 at Howell Lanes

By John Jennings HOWELL, NJ - Mike Fogarty led the Eastern Scratch Classic at Howell Lanes with an amazing 810 series highlighted by a pair of 279 games. John Petraglia, Sr. ripped a great 773 on a 279, Tony Tesorio had a solid 719 and Mike Ormsby hit 705. For the top Womens Scores, Diane Jones had a 706-257. Jessie Peters had Womens High Game 278 game and a 668 series.

ROCKVILLES LBCRS LADIES

Mary Kiernan shot a 215 game. Victoria Cimino pitched a 231 game, Betty Ann Lescher threw a 223 and a 212 and a 640 series and Jane Beyer shot a 211 game.

WEDNESDAY MIXED
George Benzola Jr. bowled a 275 game, Al Johnson bowled a 266 game, Rich Laurita Jr. shot a 266 game, Terry Boyle threw a 258 game and a 673 series, Peter Tang threw a 257 game and a 677 series, John Howarth finished with a 682 series, Don Railey polished it off with a 673 series, Keith Benenati and Richard Russo both shot a 651 series. On the Womans end we had Anne Perissi shoot a 258 game and a 644 series, Eileen Rufer followed with a 223 game, Maria Price with a 223 game also and finished with a 624 series, Dawn Laurita threw a 215 game and finished with a 620 series.

TUES MEN
Anthony Bruno and Eric Paulson Jr. both tossed a 257 game, Anthony finished with a 719 series and Eric polished it off with a 662 series. Ernie Lemus came through with a 677 series and Kairaba Paterson finished with a 655 series.

AT LODI LANES
Monday Trios: Walter Robinson 290, Jose Guzman 288-744, Frank Passanante 279, Sharon Marcellaro 266, Lauren Sohmer 257, Alex Protin 286-709, Andy Argumedo 279, Paul Weissman 279, Terry Drenth 267. Wednesday Night Live: Joe Serico 279, Ryan Michalski 275-747, Phil Germain 247, George Miller 245. Wednesday Men's 820: Mike Lennox 279-717, Joe Cauwels 270, Joe Colombo 269. Saturday Fil-Am: Tom Twist III 298-776, Ron DeLuca 278-814, Vernon Moody 279-729.

SENIOR BIRDS
Preston Cheeks came through with a 275 game and a 650 series, Huxley Smith shot a 258 game, Aubrey Pereira with a 253 game, William Tyson finished with a 678 series and Jerry George bowled a 674 series.

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AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN LANES

Monday Seniors: Bob Haskin 234, Richie Coyer 225-604, Michael Sala 208, Joe Marsiello 206, Matt Phelan 202. Monday Charlie Capp Classic: Anthony Chiarenza 290-786, Dwight Flowers 289-732, Jim Lizzo 278, Shaun Ihasz 278-749, Matt Geisperger 267, Robert Grammarosso 267, Lou DeMartino 266, Anthony DElia 259, Frank Montgoris 259-728, Fabrizo Cerutti 258-755, Tavie Caratozzolo 258-749, James Degennaro 257, Nadine Williams-Clory 253-714, Vonetta Jolliffe 245, Cristina Reale 236, Sami Morlack 235, Shawn Green 718, Mike Perrone 715. Tuesday Early Birds: Corinne Stanton 219, Kren Bernardo 215-619, Steph Crossley 205, Denise Curcio 205, Anne Zajack 204. Tuesday BK Sweeneys: John Gannon 299-723, Dan Hastings 256, Mike Gregorio 246, Rich ONeill 246, Nick Godosis 245, Dawn Hastings 206. Wednesday Swingtime Seniors: Cappy Caporusso 215-210-629, Joe Visone 212, Marylou Hopp 213. Thursday Hits and Misses: Dennis Driscoll 240, Jerry Packard 237, Jimmy Moore 646. Thursday Night Foursome: Rob Spauster 286, Bryan Edelman 277, Doc Grannas 269259-708, Bill Savarino 257, Will McCaw 257, Scott Ehrlich 255. Wednesday Young at Heart Seniors: Richie Coyer 276, Ray Wilson 209, John Eastwood 203, Joe Marsiello 200.

G G O O B B O O W W L L

John Iaccarino 759 at Montvale Lanes

MONTVALE, NJ - John Iaccarino blasted scores of 268-264-227 for a 759 series to lead all scoring on the opening night of the second half in the Thursday Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Mike Pasch bowled 278-736, Tom Fojtlin 279-734, Ed Kilianski 248730, Eric Dubiel 247-719, Henry Carlos 267-709, Chris Morciglio 247696, Mike Almodovar 257-691, Tom Bruno 245-687, and Steve Scorzetti 236-687.

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SPORTS REPORTER USBC to Offer Short-Season Membership Starting March 1, 2014

By Terry Bigham - USBC

ARLINGTON, Texas - Bowlers competing in short-season leagues that begin March 1, 2014, or later can purchase a United States Bowling Congress membership at a reduced price. The new USBC Adult Basic membership will be available for bowlers who compete in leagues that have 16 or fewer sessions. The membership will cost $10, not including state dues, and it provides a USBC-certified average so bowlers can compete in local, state and national tournaments. In addition to the league having 16 or fewer sessions, the league must designate as a short-season league; the league's prize fund will be bonded. Each USBC Adult Basic membership will be good only for that league, which means if a bowler wants to participate in

another short-season league, they would have to purchase another USBC Adult Basic membership. "USBC membership flexibility is important for association leaders and proprietors as they create programs for bowlers," said USBC President Andrew Cain. "The Adult Basic membership was developed so associations will have a lowercost product for bowlers who compete in short-duration leagues." High score achievements will be recognized and officially recorded by USBC, but awards such as rings and plaques are not included in the USBC Adult Basic membership. Members do have the option to purchase high score awards. Membership cards will be electronic only for the USBC Adult Basic membership. Bowlers with a current Adult

Standard membership would not be required to purchase a USBC Adult Basic membership to compete in a short-season league and would be eligible for honor score awards earned in the league. At the 2012 USBC Annual Meeting, delegates approved a change to have all memberships end each July 31. The USBC Adult Basic membership was designed to provide a reasonably-priced alternative for proprietors and bowlers who want a USBC membership for short-season leagues, particularly in the spring or summer. Of the $10 cost for the USBC Adult Basic membership, $7 will go to USBC National and $3 to the local association. State associations may charge their current dues which could add, at most, $1 to the cost.

Jordan Lopez 1373 Powers Lyndhurst to County Title

By Vince Albrecht
HACKENSACK, NJ - North Jerseys top-ranked boys team clicked on all cylinders in banding together to smash Bergen Catholics 2009 record by eleven pins to light up the leaderboard with a 6220 fiveplayer/six game total. The format called for two three-game blocks, one at 0900 and the second at 1230. Junior Jordan Lopez, the anchor of the highly potent Golden Bears squad, exploded for 694-679: 1373 to lead the team, three others of which also averaged better than 200. Lyndhurst, bowling in Small-School Group 1-2, captured the overall title while Indian Hills took the LargeSchool Group 3-4 crown with 5891. Individual high game went to Indian Hills sophomore Alex McGuire 287 and high series [six games] was snatched by Rutherford senior Danny Bivin 1401. Top seven Group 1-2 teams: Lyndhurst [6220], Westwood [6004], Fort Lee [5623], Glen Rock [5615], Ramsey [5385], Wallington [5306] and Dumont [5232]. Top seven Group 3-4 teams: Indian Hills [5891], Pascack Valley [5856], Paramus Catholic [5653], Northern Highlands [5615], Fair Lawn [5581], Bergen Tech [5299] and Don Bosco Prep [5105]. Top ten individual games: Alex McGuire [Indian Hills] 287, Justin Goldschmidt [Fair Lawn] 278, Danny Bivin [Rutherford] 278, John Wendeborn [Northern Highlands] 277, Kyle Schellberg [Dumont] 273, Ryan Vasel [Pascack Valley] 268, Ryan Donohue [Lyndhurst] 266, Steve Doughty [Bergen Tech] 265, Tyler Keefe [North Arlington] 265 and Aamad Quraishi [Fort Lee] 261. Top ten individual six-game sets: Bivin 716-685: 1401, Keefe 730666: 1396, Jake Rollins [Glen Rock] 720-665: 1385, Jordan Lopez [Lyndhurst] 694-679: 1373, Schellberg 743-598: 1341, Andrew Cirillo [Westwood] 688-645: 1333, Daijon Smith [Lyndhurst] 659-649: 1308, Doughty 741-557: 1298, Goldschmidt 663-627: 1290 and Bob Borrelli [Pascack Valley] 652626: 1278.

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February 12 - 19, 2014

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Eric Velazquez 793
HOPELAWN, NJ Eric Velazquez topped the scoring in the Madison Park Mens League firing games of 287-227-279 for a high series of 793. Willie Zammitto shot 257-299-232-788, Tom Martino, Jr. 268-259-238-765, Joey Weisenstein 279-216-257-752, and Michael Consiglio 238-267-236-741.

Bill Larsen 694

HOPELAWN, NJ Bill Larsen led the K of C League firing 227-235-232 for a high 694. Nick Simone rolled 243-225-651, Joe Britton 225-217-639, and Mike Kaminski 214-259-636.

Frank Magyar 687, Anthony Rizzo 685, Kyle Schellberg 680 Top Youth Travelers
By Vince Albrecht HACKENSACK, NJ - The Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League saw Bowler City I catch fire and sizzle its way to six 224+ deuces out of eight, posting a net/handicap 906/1080 and 899/1073 in a sweep of Bowler City II. The 2571 net threesome by the victors is a season best with the 906 game one pin shy of the league high. BC Is numbers: Anthony Rizzo 200-258-227-685, Kyle Schellberg 197-224259-680, James Kane 227-247-183-657 and Kristen Kane a 230 single. Leading scorers for BC II were: George Held 202-203, Dean Edwards 205-190, Ryan Sweeney 187 and Arielle Wallace 171. Holiday regained sole possession of first place with a blistering 2449 net in taking seven points from Fair Lawn. After an average start which gave them a close 918-890 win, Holiday broke loose in similar fashion to BC I, firing six 214+ games in overwhelming Fair Lawn, 1005-863 and 985-877. Leadoff player Frank Magyar set the pace, scattering the maples with a 226-246215-687, the sessions high threesome, anchor Kevin Macchia shot 198-237-214-649 and Nick Cilento 182-228-237-647. For Fair Lawn, 12-year-old Hunter Perry flattened the pins with 208-227 and league average leader [230] Jake Rollins 227-193-249-669. What was amazing about Jake is that his threesome could have been 750+ if he hadnt left twelve 10-pins [thats right, count them twelve], filling all those frames with spares. His only open was a second game 4-9 split. Bowler City III grabbed five of seven points from Lodi behind Nick Reyes triple deuce 220-212-203-635. Nick had plenty of teammate support with Greg Khan 222-202, Patrick Sucero 189-191 and Tiffany Sucero 182-173. In Lodis middle game triumph, 1041-956, Avery Brown rolled 202 and 11-year-old Louis Ferrante 214.

Don Anione 685

HOPELAWN, NJ Don Anione led the scoring in the His & Hers League firing games of 233-261 for a high series of 685. Kevin Bitler shot 224-243-211-678, Bill Smith 220-236-646, and Mary Ellen Oehler 213-217-620.

Lou Gaudio, Jr. 742

HOPELAWN, NJ Lou Gaudio, Jr. led the scoring in the Goldstein & Hanel Doubles League firing games of 27-235-237 for a high series of 742. Rusty Thomsen rolled 203-247-211-661, Evan Simon 278-655, and John Morcillo 217216-213-646.

Rocco Fortunato 685

HOPELAWN, NJ Rocco Fortunato led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 223-225-237 for a high series of 685. Steve Venito shot 232-209-208-649, Tom Martino, Jr. 264-643, Bob Nebus 210-230642, Dan Pawelek 245-633, Dave Morgante 214-225-643 and Susan Bobrowski 201-200.

Paul Harney 716

HOPELAWN, NJ Paul Harney led the scoring in the Atlantic City Trios League firing games of 244-235-237 for a high 716. Justin Munice shot 215-233-646, Andrew Bock 211-237-637, and Carlos Toro 225-206200-631.

Rob Chalfent 658

HOPELAWN, NJ Rob Chalfent led the scoring in the Iselin AA League firing games of 221-266 for a high series of 658. Travis Dilello shot 212-214-200-626, Greg Crawford 249-622, and Bill Moyers 257. In the Merck League Mike Eglesia shot 234247-636, John Strauss 223, Bobby McCracken 226, and Eileen Okolovitch 212.

John Baginsky 710

HOPELAWN, NJ - John Baginsky topped the La Buona Pizza League firing games of 237228-245 for a high series of710. Carmen Serignese III rolled 244-209-214667, Warren Taureck 245-217-643, and Joe Britton 206-212-220-638.

Richard Funk III 709

HOPELAWN, NJ - Richard Funk III topped the Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 258-237-214 for a high series of 709. Mike Bauer rolled 218-209-255-682, Mike Dellamanna 216-238-649, and Gary McGinness 213-223-200-636. In the Avenel Youth League Andrew Shaw shot 215, Jason Amsterdam and Miguel Arocho 211, and Anthony Falcone 203.

Mike V. Kennelly 654

HOPELAWN, NJ Mike V. Kennelly paced the scoring in the Thursday Mixed Nuts League firing games of 269-194-191 for a high series of 654. Jeff Passewark shot 202-256-639, Jeff Kubiak 235-223-632, and John Syslo 213.

Mike Piomelli 638

HOPELAWN, NJ Mike Piomelli led the Thursday Nite Mixed League firing games of 243-233 for a high series of 638. Scott Akalewicz shot 233-609, Kyle Jannuzzi 225, and Kurt Moszkowski 216.

Tom Martino, Jr. 708

HOPELAWN, NJ Tom Martino, Jr. topped the scoring in the Family League firing games of 205-248-255 for a high series of 708. Rocco Fortunato shot 278-224-684, Steve Venito 233-233-648, Kevin Kopko 217-201227-646, Bob Nebus 221, and Andrew Bobrowski 213.

Nick Simone 663

HOPELAWN, NJ Nick Simone paced the K of C League firing 247-235 for a high 663. Joe Geis shot 255-213-647, John Poesl 243226-640, and Joe Britton 279.

Bobby Parillo, Jr. 696

HOPELAWN, NJ Bobby Parillo, Jr. led the Academy Madness League firing games of 244-246-206 for a high series of 696. John Despniadis hit 222-226-642, Frank Viverito 246-636, and Nick Viverito 235-626.

Branden Barrese 622

HOPELAWN, NJ Branden Barrese led the se Avenel Youth with 204-208-210 for a high series of 622. Miguel Arocho and Matthew DePrizio shot 224, and Andrew Shaw 200.