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Vol. 73 No.41 December 12 - 18, 2012 50 cents

SIX ELECTED TO USBC HALL OF FAME

By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC

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Sandy Postma

Tamoria Adam

Shirley Levins

Rick Steelsmith

Don McCune

Frank Santore

ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame Committee has elected six new members to the USBC Hall of Fame - four in Outstanding USBC Performance, one in the Veterans category and one in Meritorious Service. In the Outstanding USBC Performance category, the hall will welcome USBC Masters and USBC Open Championships titlist Rick Steelsmith of Wichita, Kan., USBC Women's Championships and USBC Senior Queens standout Shirley Levens of Titusville, Fla., and Sandra Postma of Lansing, Ill., one of only two women to win the USBC Queens and Senior Queens. The late Frank Santore of New York, a three-time eagle winner, was elected posthumously. Eight-time Professional Bowlers Association Tour winner and two-time Open Championships titlist

Don McCune of Las Vegas will be inducted in the Veterans category, while longtime USBC Board member Tamoria Adams of High Point, N.C., is recognized in the Meritorious Service category for her lifetime of service to the sport. The induction ceremony will take place May 2 at the 2013 USBC Convention in Reno, Nev., and will include those elected from the national Superior Performance ballots. On the men's ballot are Steve Cook, Granite Bay, Calif.; Jason Couch, Clermont, Fla.; David Ozio, Beaumont, Texas; Danny Wiseman, Baltimore; Doug Kent, Newark, N.Y.; and Larry Laub, Lincoln, Calif. The women's ballot has one name - Lynda Barnes of Double Oak, Texas.

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Parker Bohn III is IBMA Bowler of the Month

ARLINGTON, Texas, December 3, 2012 - Parker Bohn III, Jackson, New Jersey, has been named November 2012 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the International Bowling Media Association. Bohn captured the PBA World Championship by defeating Jason Belmonte, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in the title match, 254-227. It is his 33rd career PBA title and second major title, following the 2001 USBC Masters. The opening match was a 226-218 win over Dan MacLleland, Canada. Next was a 200-170 defeat of Rhino Page, Dade City, Florida. Bohn then bested Sean Rash, Montgomery, Illinois, 278-231, setting up the title match with Belmonte. Qualifying by only four pins, the 2000 PBA and 2008 USBC Hall of Famer became the first bowler since 1995 to start in the twenty-fourth position for round-robin match play and win the championship. His 15-8-1 record after 56 games qualified fifth for the five-man stepladder finals. The 32-game qualifier featured 8 games each on the PBA animal patterns Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, and Scorpion. Others receiving votes were Scott Norton, Brad Angelo, Bill O'Neill, Chris Barnes and Missy Parkin.

Joey Jones, Mike Kenney, Vinnie Castiglione All Blasted 300 at Holiday Bowl
OAKLAND, NJ Joey Jones, Mike Kenney, and Vinnie Castiglione shared the perfection spotlight as they each fired a 300 game while contesting in the Sal Marino Classic League at Holiday Bowl. Chip Jones took high series honors with an 820 series on games of 266, 266 and 288. Bob Lippi bowled 277-744 followed by Anthony Lavecchia rolling 267-729, Ken Knipping 255-723, Shawn Aiello 267-708, and Ken Garafalo with a n impressive 289 game in his 696 set.

Ryan Friend 300 at Rabs

STATEN ISLAND, NY Ryan Friend topped the scoring in the D&L Auto League firing a 300 game for a high series of 714. Phil Mann rolled 249-691, AJ Laverad and Tommy Franz 268, Jay Baison 252, Rich Bareido 258, Eric Hardo 247, Frank DeFranco 248, and Anthony Goffrano 245.

Chris Divita Rolled an 805 Set At Coram Country Lanes

CORAM, NY - Chris Divita shot an 805 series, his first in 14 years, to lead all bowlers in the Rolling Stones Mixed League at Coram Country Lanes, and Billy DeCicco Jr. came close to an 800 set by tossing a 790. Henry Romero tossed a near perfect 298 game in High Rollers Mens League. Frank Hardina bowled a 216 game in the Friday Morning Seniors League and Carmen Falcon rolled a 212.

SPORTS REPORTER

December 12 - 18, 2012

Morris County Women's Top-5 team Break Record in Inter County Tourny

PBA League is Getting Attention

The announcement of the new PBA League, which kicks off Jan. 18-27, in Detroit with NBA superstar Chris Paul, NFL greats Jerome Bettis and Terrell Owens and actor/comedian Kevin Hart as the first four celebrity owners, attracted significant national news media attention including a halfpage feature story in USA Today, international distribution by the Associated Press, a segment on ESPNs Pardon the Interruption, and coverage in Sports Business Daily, the leading publication in the sports business world. Other outlets that covered the PBAL story included ESPN.com, ESPN LA.com, Washington Post, Yahoo Sports, Seattle Times, Las Vegas Sun, NBA Grapevine, Sacramento Bee, The Oregonian, KCAL TV-Los Angeles, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, Lansing State Journal, Tucson Citizen, Sports Illustrated.com, NBC.com, NBC Sports.com, Black Sports Online.com, KFWB 980 News Talk-Los Angeles, and many others. The eight-team PBA League will announce four additional celebrity owners in the weeks ahead. Complete live coverage of the PBA League Lottery (to select the draft order) and the PBA League Draft itself, when the leagues eight Franchise Players (Sean Rash, Jason Belmonte, Mike Fagan, Pete Weber, Osku Palermaa, Norm Duke, Bill ONeill and Chris Barnes) selected their teammates, was webcast internationally on Xtra Frame, PBAs online bowling channel. The lottery and draft shows are both available in the Xtra Frame archives for those who missed the original webcasts.

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Here's a look at each of the newly-elected USBC Hall of Fame bowlers: Rick Steelsmith: Steelsmith A former Team USA member and collegiate national champion at Wichita State, Steelsmith was the player to beat in the late 1980s. The four-time All-American was the World Bowling Writers, International Bowling Media Association and Collegiate Bowler of the Year in 1987. He also claimed the USBC Masters title in 1987 and returned to the tournament lanes in 1988 to win Regular All-Events and Team All-Events at the Open Championships. Shirley Levens: Levens owns three titles at the Women's Championships - Classic Doubles in 1982 and back-to-back Classic Team titles in 1993 and '94 - and has been dominant at the state and local level with 16 Florida Queens titles, 14 state championships and 12 citytournament wins. Her victories at the 2002 and 2005 Senior Queens made her the first player to win the event twice and helped her to four consecutive IBMA Senior Woman Bowler of the Year honors. Sandra Postma: Postma won the Queens in 1995, but has had an even bigger impact at the senior level. She is the only three-time Senior Queens winner with titles in 2004, '06 and '08 and was the first of two bowlers in history to win both events. She owns seven city titles and six state crowns. Frank Santore: The late Santore, a New York City and New York State Hall of Famer, was a standout individual during the heyday of team bowling, claiming three individual titles at the Open Championships. He won Regular All-Events in 1950 and '53 and Regular Singles in 1953, to go along with third-place finishes in Regular Singles and Regular Team in 1950 and a fifth-place team effort in 1949. Don McCune: McCune has enjoyed success at multiple levels of the game. His 10 top-10 finishes at the Open Championships between 1968 and 1974 included Classic Team (1968) and Classic Doubles (1969) titles, but his biggest impact came on the PBA Tour. He collected eight Tour victories, including six on the way to PBA and IBMA Player of the Year honors in 1973. Tamoria Adams: Adams is a USBC Life Member, and her service to the sport of bowling spans four decades. She has served a number of leadership and delegate roles in local and state associations and became a member of the original USBC Board of Directors in 2005, following time as a Women's International Bowling Congress Board member and vice president. Her committee assignments over the years include college bowling, legislation, diversity, volunteer services and now USBC National Policy and Legal/Legislative.

Morris County Women's Top-5 team. Front row: Keri May, Karen Dodd, Jacqueline Wasniewski. Back row:Nichole Spratford, Liesl Apgar TURNERSVILLE, NJ - The Morris County Women's Top-5 team bowled their hearts out on this year at the 2012 Inter County Tournament to take the top spot, and more impressively they set the State Record along with Union County Women who tied the series with a 3424, that's a 228 average per bowler. And for 2 teams to do the exact thing and tie unheard of. The games that led to the record were: Keri L. May, Captain 247-248266=721; Jacqueline Wasniewski 211-223-220=654; Liesl Apgar 223246-195=664; Nichole Spratford 257-227-244=728; and Karen S. Dodd 198-236-223=657 for a total of 3424 the new State Record.

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Reminder: The PBA is moving its headquarters office in Seattle. Effective Dec. 17, the PBAs new mailing address will be 615 Second Avenue, Suite 680, Seattle, WA 98104. All other PBA contact information (telephone number, email addresses, etc.) will be unchanged.

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SPORTS REPORTER

First Lady of the PBA Rainy Stitzlein Dies in Akron

Eddie Elias executive assistant, only woman in PBA Hall of Fame, dies at age 84
By Bill Vint - PBA SEATTLE (Dec. 2, 2012) Lorraine (Rainy) Stitzlein, arguably the most influential woman in Professional Bowlers Association history, died on November 30, in Akron, Ohio. She was 84. The only woman inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame was PBA founder Eddie Elias executive assistant and business secretary in the organizations formation years. But she was much more than an office manager. A brief bio used in her 1992 induction into the Summit County (Ohio) Sports Hall of Fame explains: Her bio lists her as a businesswoman and housewife, but her busy career since she graduated from (University of Akron) in 1948 hasnt left Rainy Stitzlein much time to stay at home. She is a fashion expert and businesswoman, the first woman named as an honorary member of Beta Gamma Sigma Kappa of Ohio, a national organization for business administration. She is a community activist, involved in many local and national charities. She is a member of the UA Board of Trustees. But in the sports world, Stitzlein is best known for her contribution to the Professional Bowlers Association. In fact, shes referred to as the First Lady of the PBA. She joined Eddie Elias Enterprises in 1958 and helped Elias found the PBA that year as the business secretary, organizing the staff and handling the finances. But she was more than that. If Elias was the father of the PBA, Stitzlein was the mother, midwife, nurse, aunt, cousin and hostess, a sports writer once wrote. She continues to serve as executive vice president of Elias Enterprises. In 1978, she was named Lifetime Honorary Member of the PBA. In 1980, she was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame for meritorious service. She is the only woman ever named to any mens professional sports hall of fame. Stitzlein served as Summit County Metro Parks Commissioner for several years. She was a trustee and/or board member with the University of Akron, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, and American Cancer Society. Active in the Ohio thoroughbred racing community, she served as a commissioner with the Ohio State Racing Commission for 10 years, and was president of The Rainbow Company, a firm that represented sports celebrities. The University of Akrons Stitzlein Alumni Center is named in honor of business leader Harry Stitzlein and his wife, both wellknown University of Akron alumni. She is survived by her brother Chuck Gates, sister Beverly (Jim) Ewing, and their extended families. She is preceded in death by her husband and brother Al Gates.

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SPORTS REPORTER

December 12 - 18, 2012

ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Friday Put Togethers: Mike Svetik 213-506, Matt Trimmer 181, Fred Driver 178-478, Michelle Halko 179-488, Joann Mossi 125-364, Amy Caselli 114-333. In another session Geno McCroy 238-552, Fred Driver 193-530, Matt Trimmer 168, Michelle Halko 172-491, Amy Caselli 139-393, and Joann Mossi 137-385. Spanish American Mixed: Matt Svoboda 235, Jesus Cruz 226, Eddie Acevedo 226-613, Lynn Coleman 193-551, Tyrone Waal 260-731, Julio Soto 259-662, Robert Soto 256-654, and Benny Nieves 254-684. Lucky Strikers: Mark Howarth 111-298, James Taylor 106-254, James Gallagher 99277. The next week saw Mark Howarth toss 120-318 followed by James Taylor with 104-257 and James Gallagher 97-263. Ball Busters: Jacob Paniconi 78-172; 98-195.
By Gloria Volpe

AT AMF WALLINGTON LANES

Monday Night Trios Mike Kavanagh had a nice 298 game in a 712, Chris Murphy 279-243-709 Charles Petros and Alan Kowal 256, Joe Mc Cormick 252, Craig Bagnoli 248247. Hernando Rico 245, Mike Roman 244, Chris Vitale 328, Bryan Heinrich 235, Joe Leardo234,233, and Dom Mancini 230. Tuesday Early 5 Man Tom Twist came up with the high score of the night with his 287-258-771, Joe D Amico had a nice 279, Dennis Richie 267, Fred O`Callaghan and Toto Jowono hit 258, Jeremy Ryback and Joe Leardo 247, Dave Livelli and Tony Amello each rolled 245, Joe McCormick 244, Andrew Thomas 242, Jim Patti Jr. 239, George Doughty 237, and Al Luzzi posted a 236 game. Tuesday Bud Light 4 Man Jamie Reid & Bob Kozma had the high game of 289. James Eve 288,256 745 Jeff Di Domenico 279, Steve Shin & Tom Twist 268, Joe Leardo 267 255 769, TJ Valentin 266, Kevin (Tito) Jackson 259 249, John Jawor257, Chris Montagna 255, Duk Lee, Paul Stamos 251. Public Safety Big night for this league and another pin on the wall of fame. Billy Lyons 300. Tito Jackson 289,246,243 778. Emilio Jimenez 279,604, Dennis Edgar was here and bowled a 245 for the Hoboken team Bill Zika 235, Robert Day 234. .

USBC MASTERS QUALIFIERS AT CORAM COUNTRY AND FARMINGDALE LANES

Maple Family Centers Coram Country Lanes, 615 Middle Country Road, Coram, 11727, phone 631732-2022, www.coramcountrylanes.com and Farmingdale Lanes, 999 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, 11735, phone 631-249-4300 www.farmingdalelanes.com are hosting weekly USBC Master Qualifiers. At Coram Country Lanes, bowlers may choose one or two evenings, Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. to enter the 3-Game Qualifier. Entry is $30.00 for 1st. qualifier and $20.00 for all re-entries. At Farmingdale Lanes a Wednesday evening 10:00 p.m. 3-Game Qualifier is being offered. The same entry fees apply. These are weekly events through January 2013. The top 5 qualifiers advance to in-center finals where theyll compete for fully paid entries to the 2013 USBC Masters, at Carolier Lanes, New Jersey in February this is a $500 value. For more information please call Coram Country or Farmingdale Lanes.

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December 12 - 18, 2012

AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Anthony Carbonaro 728 B. Soedarmasto 626
FARMINGDALE, NY Anthony Carbonaro led the scoring at Farmingdale Lanes firing games of 279-215-234 for a high series of 728. Paul Mazza rolled 276-708, Steve Gonazlez 255-228-696, Paul Bouchard II 267-231-690, Mike Alvarez 279-236-691, John Bergen 278-682, Joe Caracciolo 247-235-681, and Mario Caramico 248-246-676. FARMINGDALE, NY Brandon Soedarmasto led the scoring in the St. Martins Major League firing a high game of 257 and a high series of 624. Rob Avena hit 225, Emily McLaughlin 214, and Nathan Smith and Emily Dean 207.

Kameron ONeill 214

FARMINGDALE, NY In the Senior Boys League Kameron ONeill shot 214-202, Joseph Reddy 213, Joseph Napoli 208, Amanda Heme 200, and Jake Diamond rolled 190-191.

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George Marrazzo 666

FARMINGDALE, NY In the Wednesday Party League George Marrazzo shot 242-231-666, Ira Kaskel 236-231-655, David Brand 232-637, Lloyd Hasluck 234, and Dawn Cecere 200. Genevieve Klein shot 182, Victor Caputo 181, Marci Hunt 180, and Bob Junge 180 in the Monday AM Seniors League. Joe LiVolsi shot 234, Jerry Keenan 197, and Marci Hunt 177 in the Friday Sunshine Kids League.

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SPORTS REPORTER

ROCKVILLE CENTRE LANES

By Michelle Wright WED EARLY MEN Jarvis Skellington came through with a 279 game and a 710 series; John Foley followed with a 266 game and a 664 series; Paul Barbuzza threw a 259 gaame and a 718 series; Kenny Bruce came through with a 258 game and a 689 series; Jerry Katz bowled a 254 game and a 656 series and Jon Bracco finished with a 653 series. KOFFEE KATS Lori Flacks came through with a 234 game and a 624 series and Sondra Crummell shot a 214 game. ROCKVILLES Lisa Cimino came through with a 233 game; Gloria BelMonte followed with a 227 game and a 588 series; Betty Ann Lescher shot a 224 and a 212 game and a 605 series; Carrie Kusterback shot a 213 game and Vicky Lockwood threw a 589 series. TEMPLE AM-ECHAD Scott Glcikman came through with a 259 game and a 655 series; Bill Stein shot a 258 game and Jason Goldstein also shot a 258 game and ended with a 751 series. THURS EL CHEAPO Steve Frey shot a 269 game. WEDNESDAY MIXED On the Mens end we have Rich Laurita Jr who shot a 267 game and a 689 series; Jason Grima followed with a 264 game and a 685 series; John Howarth came through with a 258 game and a 718 series; Jon Mazzolla threw a 257 game; Joe Gavin bowled a 256 game and a 673 series; Ed Lee came through with a 705 series; George Benzola Sr finished with a 654 series and Phillip Otero threw a 652 series; On the Womans end we have Anne Perissi who shot a 244 and a 226 game and a 672 series and Maia Price bowled a 226 game and a 599 series. THURSDAY MIXED On the Mens end we have Mike Ferrette who shot a 278 game and a 685 series; Ray Berrios followed with a 257 game and a 680 series; Phillip Schaffer came through with a 652 series and Bill Koste finished with a 650 series; On the Womans end we have Gloria Belmonte who shot a 256 gameand a 619 series; Kim Erhart came through with a 212 game; Donna Gregston followed with a 211 game; Karen Valenciano shot a 603 series and Kathy Andrews finished with a 554 series. V.S. PAL SENIORS On the Boys end we have Jon Andersen who shot a 230 game and on the Girls end we have Maria Lucente who came through with a 207 and a 202 game and a 599 series.

16-Year-Old Jake Rollins 768 In Youth Travelers Competition

By Vince Albrecht FAIR LAWN, NJ - This weeks Bowler of the Week in the Stan Niemiec Youth Travel League was Fair Lawn anchor Jake Rollins who blazed his way to games of 251-256-261-768. The odd scores in games one and three resulted from an errant delivery from the 16-year-old that left the bizarre 4-7-6-9-10 split in each game. Jake took out the 6-9-10 leaving the 4-7 costing him nine pins in wood on both occasions. With the help of Hassan Izzard 189-172, Jakes Fair Lawn quartet came away with four points, but Holiday II captured game three and wood with a league best 867 scratch behind anchor Kevin Macchia 204-224-268-696, Joe Malyack 204-244-221-669, Colette Malyack 225-198 and Frank Olandesi 180. Bowler City I moved into second place with an incredible 2525 scratch set in sweeping past Montvale. Of the quartets twelve games, nine were deuces: Rob Gilbert, Jr. 237-226-221-684, Ryan Perez 230-209-627, John Draney 224-218-625 and Eric Grabusnik 209-203. Montvales highs were posted by Katie Didonato 191-515 and Matt Russell 173. In the thriller of the session, Boonton edged Bowler City IV, 5-2, taking the opener, 886-885 and wood 2700-2698. Strong numbers were rolled by Justin Puchalski 210-204-603, Karl Kattermann 236-592, Pat Teshima 226-581 and Brian McGrath 212. Highs for BC IV were Nathan Tombo 190, Nick Ferrante 180, Mariah McKelvey 170 and Caitlin Tombo with three above average games. Holiday I bowled well, but lost three close games, the opener by eleven pins and the finale by seven in a 2650-2594 setback to third place Bowler City II. Anchor Brian Rizzi tallied 213-202-595, Frank Magyar 216-590, Graham Mulligan 204 and Nick Cilento 201. BC II was led by James Kane 241-596, Justin Garcia 221, Welmer Paguay 187 and Kristen Kanes three over average efforts. The Bowler City III squad enjoyed a good afternoon, winning all seven points as all four posted better than average scores: Nick Reyes 202-576, Olivia Wank 199-504, Louis Ferrante 171 and Arielle Wallace 162.

SPORTS REPORTER
Kevin Kopko 765

December 12 - 18, 2012

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

HOPELAWN, NJ- Kevin Kopko led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 221268-276 for a high series of 765. Steve Venito shot 268-235-697, Joe Bloodgood 232-228-655, Bob Nebus 232-203-211-646, Sal Angotti 233-225-639, Rocco Fortunato 205-221-620, Susan Bobrowski 218-215-601.

Kyle Olesko 759

HOPELAWN, NJ Kyle Olesko led the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 276-236-247 for a high series of 759. William Watson rolled 287-222-231-740, Rob Evans 278-245-203-726, Joseph Hendricks 202-264-249-715, Anselmo Roque 246-279-697, Andy Polidura 215-267-215-697, and Bill Daunno 212-235-246-693.

Steve Venito 684

HOPELAWN, NJ Steve Venito led the scoring in the South Shore League firing games of 201-227-256 for a high series of 684. Steven Venito, Jr. rolled 233-220-633, Bob Granato 214-200-217-631, and Matt DAndrea 235. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League Don E. Hellahke shot 232, Rolando Vazquez 233-212, John Syslo 241, and Gloriane Sabo 190.

Richard Funk III 669

HOPELAWN, NJ Richard Funk III led the scoring in the Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 215-279 for a high series of 669. Gary McGinness rolled 256-222-660, Kevin Cristi 223-216-630, Mike Dellamanna 225, Gary Colfer 224, and Joe Thurston 212. In the Friends & Family League Michael Peterson rolled 225-203, Pete Garcia 212-200, Mike Conte 225, and Diana Martino 214.

Joe Herber 665

HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Herber led the scoring in the La Buona Pizza League firing games of 204-236-225 for a high series of 665. Lenny Novak rolled 208-211-616, Pat Moreno 256-610, Chris Poythress 255-603, and Kristen Trutman 227.

Steve Venito 663

HOPELAWN, NJ - Steve Venito led the scoring in the Family League firing games of 265211 for a high series of 663. Sal Angotti rolled 259-244-661, Dan Morgante 232-232-645, Kevin Kopko 212-205-210627, Thomas Kopko 221-241-634, Bobby Nebus 258, and Bridgie Trela 200. Jason Amsterdam rolled 220, Andrew Shaw and James Wesson 202, and Brielle Bannister 176 in the Avenel Youth League.

Don Anione 646

Don Anione shot 227-216-203-646, Bill Smith 205-246-622, Michael Holoka 221-212-610, and Cyndi Bolesta 210 in the His & Hers League. In the Knights of Columbus League Mark Makwinski shot 225-614, John Poesl 244, Joe Grossi 228, and Nick Simone 234. In the Thursday Mixed Nuts League William Bailey shot 225, Mike Kennelly 214, and Don Hellhake 217.

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