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Vol. 79 No. 03 March 21 - 27, 2018 25 cents
Walter Ray Williams Jr. Collects 106th PBA Title Alex Protin Slammed 300-867
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - PBA Hall game total of 4,653 pins to win
of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. his 12th career PBA Regional At Lodi Lanes
of Oxford, Fla., defeated fellow title in the PBA Sands Regency LODI, NJ – While contesting in added games of 278 and 279 to
Hall Of Famer Tom Baker of King, West/Northwest Winter Classic the Thursday Public Safety finish the session with the session
N.C., 279-157, to win his 106th Open presented by Storm. League at Lodi Lanes Alex Protin high series of 857.
PBA title in the PBA50 Fayetteville Haynes, who earned $2,000, collected a 300 perfecto then
Southern Open at LaFayette Lanes defeated PJ Haggerty of
in Fayetteville, N.C. Roseville, Calif., by three pins Joe DiRe Smashed 300-778
Williams, who was defending his at the National Bowling
2017 title, won easily after Baker start- Stadium. At Maple Lanes RVC
ed his game with a pocket 7-10 split In the companion PBA50 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Joe 778.
and could never recover. Williams Open, Dennis Horan Jr. of DiRe earned top honors in the Stanley Rosadio shot 298-278-
earned $1,600. Oakley, Calif., went 6-3-1 in Thursday Senior Birds League at 768, Jay McCray and Jerry George
Williams’ PBA titles include a com- match play and knocked down Maple Lanes RVC blasting games 279, and Michael Carpenter 248.
posite total of PBA Tour (47), PBA 4,270 total pins in his PBA50 of 242-300-236 for a high series of
Regional (32), PBA50 Tour (11) and debut to defeat Ron Mohr of Las
PBA50 Regional (16) victories. Vegas by 123 pins. Mohr had Chun Bae, Joseph Montesanto,
In the semifinal round, Williams 4,147 pins for his 18 games, Eric Smyth 300 at Farmingdale Lanes
eliminated Mike Hastings of including match play bonus
PBA photo
Millsboro, Del., 246-178, while pins. In addition to his first FARMINGDALE, NY - Chun Both Sunil Kochar and Darren
Walter Ray Williams Jr.
Baker took out Scott Thomsen of PBA50 title, Horan earned Bae, Eric Smyth, and Joseph Barlow rolled 289, Keith Kasper
Sumter, S.C., 232-192. $1,500 while Mohr received $1,000. Montesanto each fired a 300 game and Bryce Ingram 279, and Lou
In other regional events David Haynes of Las in the Epic Edge Trios League at Getzelman 278.
Vegas posted an 8-4 match play record and a 20- See WILLIAMS Page 2 Farmingdale Lanes.
USBC to Reclassify More Than 700 Leagues as Sport or Challenge Leagues Based on Research
ARLINGTON, Texas – After Find A Member. If they have no the reclassification. The letters than in a Standard or “house shot” more challenging level. Leagues
researching the averages of other average, the bowlers will also will state that leagues have league, which showed the league were tasked with self-reporting by
bowlers who competed in multi- need to follow Rule 201 and use the right to appeal the reclassifica- was competing on Sport condi- designating their league as Sport
ple leagues during the 2016-2017 the Sport or Challenge conversion tion; any appeals will be overseen tions. It also found 605 leagues in if the league used the tougher lane
season, the United States Bowling charts when entering leagues or by the USBC Rules department. which bowler averages were 10- conditions.
Congress determined the lane tournaments bowled on Standard With assistance from the USBC 19 pins higher than in Standard To bridge the gap between Sport
conditions used in more than 700 conditions. Specifications and Certification leagues, which shows Challenge and Standard leagues, USBC
leagues were more difficult than “Average integrity is an impor- department, the USBC lane conditions. introduced the Challenge league
conditions in Standard leagues tant issue this industry continues Membership department exam- The reclassification of the designation in 2017 for leagues
and those leagues will be reclassi- to face and USBC is being proac- ined the averages of every league leagues continues USBC’s efforts using tougher, though not Sport,
fied with the appropriate Sport or tive in using the data to make sure from the 2016-2017 season. to ensure the averages bowlers lane conditions. Compared to
Challenge designation. leagues are properly classified,” To ensure it had a sample size use in leagues and competitions Standard lanes conditions (house
A total of 605 leagues will be USBC Executive Director Chad large enough to evaluate a league, are a true reflection of their abili- shot), bowlers in Challenge
reclassified to Challenge leagues Murphy said. “This is another at least 20 percent of a league’s ties. It also is part of the continu- leagues have averages that are 10-
and 99 leagues will be reclassified positive step to leveling the play- members had to have an average ing evaluation of leagues follow- 19 pins lower than averages on a
as Sport leagues based on data ing field at all USBC certified in another league if the league ing changes to the Sport program house shot. Averages in Sport
that showed the scoring pace was events.” was to be evaluated for possible several years ago. leagues are 20 or more pins lower.
significantly different from the During the next several days, reclassification. The Sport Bowling program was
scoring pace its members had on USBC will send emails and letters For leagues with a large enough changed in 2015, removing the Visit
Standard league conditions. to the league secretary, league sample size, the data showed 99 membership costs and the need to BOWL.com/SportBowling to
The averages of the bowlers in president and bowling center of leagues were statistically more submit lane tapes, and became a learn more about Sport and
those leagues now will carry a the leagues, and inform the local difficult for bowlers, with aver- resource for lane patterns and Challenge lane conditions.
Sport or Challenge designation on and state association managers of ages of 20 or more pins higher information for bowlers seeking a
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fourth seed 1331 [614-717], 228-212, but fell to third seed Lauren Marks
won a PBA title. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Jerry Desmond 278
[Parsippany] 1338 [654-684], 175-174; Marks never got untracked against
In the semifinal round, Boyle Frank Mazza led the scoring in the ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
second seed Brittany Lucci [Hamilton West] 1416 [678-738] who seemed defeated Matt McGill of Grants Tuesday Late Mens League firing Jerry Desmond topped the scoring
untouchable, scorching the maples with 279 to Marks’ 182. Unfazed by Pass, Ore., 254-218, and Allen games of 210-279-241 for a high in the Wednesday AM Trios
Lucci’s six-game hot streak [1486 or 247.67], Peters sprang from the gate defeated Mark DelCerro of series of 730. League blasting a high game of
with four strikes, threw a nine-count spare, then went out the door for 279 Hayward, Calif., 277-179, to set up Jim Carey rolled 266, Mike 278.
and garnered the championship trophy. Lucci may well have tired, and was the championship match. Forrai and James Hellen 259, Rafael Acosta hit 276, John
unable to muster any offense against Peters, finishing with 140. Former PBA and PBA Southwest Robert Picard 258, and Joe Khantzian and Andrew Larsen
Other than Ostrander and Marks, those from North Jersey making the sec- Region Rookie of the Year Francois Dimino 257. 264, Stan Rosadio 258, and
ond round cut but failing to scale the stepladder were: Hayley D’Alessandro Lavoie, a Canadian citizen now liv- Alex Bogolubsky 718 Michael Carpenter 257.
[Wayne Valley] 251: 679, Amelia Brunda [Holy Angels] 257: 666, Jamie ing in Wichita, Kan., defeated non- ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Sunday Adult/Child
Paddock [Montville] 245: 623 and Kelcie Mannon [Warren Hills] 257: 608. Alex Bogolubsky led the scoring League Joseph Massimillo shot
member Frankie Guccione of
Just missing the cut by four pins was Wayne Valley sophomore Marissa in the Thursday Senior Birds 180-163, Luke DeRosa 144-144,
Castle Rock, Colo., 255-244, to win
Cosentini 234: 599. League rolling games of 216-267- and Morgan Winchell 139-137.
the $5,000 first prize in the fourth
Others not mentioned above who also made the first round cut: Totiana annual PBA Colorado Springs 235 for a high series of 718. Steve Klein 268
Miranda [Cumberland] 242: 691, Juliana Forbes [Brick Twp] 237: 687, Southwest Super Regional at Jay McCray rolled 266-223, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In
Katie Robb [Kingsway] 236: 648, Caylin Ryan [Brick Twp] 246: 640, Harmony Lanes in Colorado Wiliam Tyson 254-214, Jerry the Temples League Steve Klein
Victoria Parranello [Freehold] 243: 622, Jaden Schaefer [Freehold Twp] George 252-246, and Stan Adler rolled 268-257, Brad Ellman 215-
Springs.
226: 614, Trinity Gray [NB] 222: 614, Madison Steinbeck [EB] 225: 605 241. 203, and Perry Mallor 190.
Needing two strikes in the 10th
and Paige Peters [TRN] 215: 603; Peters tied Larissa Fiore [Colonia] 603, Frank Vilardi 296 Patrice Guido rolled 189, Gina
frame to clinch the victory, Lavoie
but advanced in two frame rolloff, 27-25. Hill 176-157, and Adrienne Lupo
struck on the first shot, but failed on ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
First Round High Game Awards: Kamerin Peters [TRN] 258, Kelcie 165 in the Tuesday Koffee Kats
his second, giving Guccione a Frank Vilardi topped the scoring
Mannon [WH] 257, Amelia Brunda [AHA] 257 and Hayley D’Alessandro League.
chance to win his first PBA tourna- in the Wednesday Early Mens
[WV] 251. Paul Smith 265
ment. Needing 20 pins in his 10th League firing a high game of 296.
frame, Guccione left a 7 pin on his Corey Mahoney rolled 277, Mike ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Sports Reporter first shot and then missed the spare, Forrai 275, Glen Smith 269, Keith Paul Smith rolled 265, John
Manza 266, and Frank Cimino Maglio 263,Willie Fessler 258,
allowing Lavoie to claim his fifth
257. and Robert Benenati and Bobby
PBA Regional victory.
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough Lavoie qualified seventh, earning Kyle O'Connor 279 Sheppard 257 in the Wednesday
Technology Editorial Assistants ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Night Mixed League.
a bye into the best-of-three-game
Hank Allen Immaculatta D’Elia Round of 12 elimination matches Kyle O'Connor topped the scoring Robert Wright 246
Contributing Writers where he defeated amateur Jeffrey in the Thursday Mixed League fir- ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough Carter of Westminster, Colo., 2-0; ing games of 254-279-210 for a Robert Wright shot 246, Amanda
No. 2 qualifier Sean Lavery-Spahr high series of 743. Perillo 232-213, Jeffrey Persky
For information regarding advertising, Rick Espinosa and Frank Krulish 226, and Tyler Rubenstein 216 in
subscriptions, or editorial content write to: of Pasadena, Texas, 2-0, and
shot 277, Ray Berrios 264, and the Saturday Scholarship League.
PBA50 Tour champion Mike Dias
E-mail: SportsReporter1940@gmail.com Robert Valenciano 257. Thomas Winchell 234
of Lafayette, Colo., 214-210, in the In the Thursday El Cheapo ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Or Dan at: mcdonough1@aol.com
semifinal round. Guccione also League Steve Patitucci rolled 226, Thomas Winchell rolled 234-234,
Sports Reporter earned a bye before defeating colle- John Moran 224, and Richard John Genna 234, and Sharon
P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 giate amateur Nick Burgess of Snyder and Robert Walkowiak Crescenzo 226 in the Sunday
Jersey Village, Texas, 2-0; tourna- 222. Adult/Child League,
201)865-5363 ment leader Devin Bidwell of
Wichita, 2-1, and Ronald Johnson "The quality of a leader is reflected
III of Durango, Colo., 210-182, in in the standards they set for themselves."
his semifinal match.
- Ray Kroc
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