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Vol. 79 No. 19
Liz Kuhlkin Earns First Major Title at U.S. Women’s Open
ORLANDO, Fla. – The road
to the U.S. Women’s Open
finals is long and tedious,
especially if you start back in
the pack.
Liz Kuhlkin of
Schenectady, New York, in
64th place after the opening
round of the U.S. Women’s
Open, completed an epic
climb with a 218-196 victory
over top-seed Stefanie
Johnson of McKinney, Texas,
to capture her first major title
and a check for $20,000.
Kuhlkin used two big Liz Kuhlkin
games in the final round of
qualifying to make the first cut, and a 299 game in the toward, you practice hard, go through the 56 games,
final round of match play to make the finals, televised and it’s just a big relief. You are overcome with emo-
live on CBS Sports Network.
As the fifth seed, Kuhlkin had to win three matches
for the chance to bowl Johnson for the title. She then
Teams Selected for 2018 World Youth Championships
ARLINGTON, Texas - With another successful
Junior Team USA training camp now concluded, the
eight bowlers who will represent the United States
at the 2018 World Bowling Youth Championships
have been selected by the Team USA coaching staff.
The World Youth Championships will take place
in Detroit from July 25-Aug. 3.
Five-time Junior Team USA member Wesley Low
of Palmdale, California, a 21-year-old two-hander
who attacks the lane from the left side, will lead the
young contingent into Thunderbowl Lanes, where
he hopes to help the Junior Team USA boys to a
fourth consecutive team gold medal.
Low was part of the victories in Hong Kong in
2014 and Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2016.
This year's event will mark his third trip to the
World Youth Championships, where he has earned
five gold medals, three silver medals and a pair of
bronze medals, and he's ready to take on more of a
vocal leadership role in 2018.
Along with the team success, Low is the defending
champion in doubles and singles.
He will be joined in Detroit by a trio of Junior
Team USA veterans - Cortez Schenck of Phoenix,
July 11 - 17, 2018
would enter the final frame
with the chance to close out
Johnson, and finished the
climb with a strike and a 9-
count.
The emotion of knowing
what she had accomplished
was evident.
“This is the U.S. Women’s
Open, the top event of every
sport,” Kuhlkin said. “It’s
the biggest major of the year.
A lot of prestigious players
have worn this jacket, have
PWBA photo stood in this spot – hall of
famers. It’s just an incredible
feeling. Everything you work
tion.”
See KUHLKIN Page 2
Jeffery Mann of West Lafayette, Indiana, and Bryan
Hahlen of Greenwood, South Carolina - all of whom
will be competing at the World Youth
Championships for the first time.
I'm now the oldest one in the group, and the one
with the most experience, so I'll do my best to share
what I've learned and help keep everyone as relaxed
as possible," said Low, a student-athlete at Wichita
State University. "All of us had a great time at camp,
and no matter who was selected for the World Youth
Championships, we knew we'd have a great group
that gets along very well. Those of us going see each
other at collegiate events, we talk a lot and we all
have a common goal, which is to win as many
medals as possible, so we're expecting to bowl well
and have a great time together."
The girls' team will consist of four World Youth
Championships rookies, three of whom are mem-
bers of Junior Team USA for the first time.
The veteran of the quartet is five-time Junior Team
USA member Breanna Clemmer of Clover, South
Carolina.
See YOUTH page 2
Eddie Penafiel 298-802 at Lodi Lanes
LODI, NJ – Eddie Penafiel rolled
a near perfect 298 game to high-
light his 802 high set contesting in
the Monday 670 Trios at Lodi
Lanes.
Manny Gonzalez impressed with
his 279 in a 741 followed by TJ
Valentin 278, Jason Tenorio 278,
Wilson Aponye Jr. 275-750, Sean
Meyer 747, Kevin Miranda 267,
Charlie Torres 300 at Maple Lanes RVC
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Charlie Torres earned top honors
in the Monday 4-ManClassic
League at Maple Lanes RVC
blasting games of 300-290 for a
high series of 794.
Charlie Dekowski 300 at Jersey Lanes
LINDEN, NJ - Charlie Dekowski
earned top honors in the Jersey
Lanes Mixed League blasting a
high game of 300 and a high series
of 716.
Phil Schaffer 300 at Maple Lanes RVC
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Phil Schaffer blasted a 300 game
in the Oceanside Knights of
Columbus League.
Nick Butera 300 at Farmingdale Lanes
FARMINGDALE, NY- Nick
Butera blasted a 300 game in the
Epic Edge Trios League at
Farmingdale Lanes.
Joseph Sanders 300 at Maple Lanes RVC
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Joseph Sanders blasted a 300
game in the Monday 4 Man
Classic League at Maple Lanes
RVC
25 cents
Rick Guevarra 264, Anthony
Scrafano 249, Tyler Amantea 247,
Alex Lindsay 247, Clay Pezzano
243, Larry Timpson 245, Quentin
Collins 247, Paul Greco 243, Allie
Suffin 239-654, Nicole Kropinack
230, Amanda Santos 223, Jen
Houseward 223, and Abigail
Reyes 222.
Tyler Cacioppo rolled 279, Mark
DeLuca 276, Teddy Avgerinos and
Chris Savarino 269, Glenn Smith
268, and Mark Slade and
Jacqueline Kurdziel 267.
Wilfred Topacio rolled 246, Joe
Aprile and Ray Velazquez 244,
Rob Rubinfeld 241, and Ryan
Cutgrona 237.
Joe DiRe rolled 264, Andrew
Massimillo 248, Richie Butt 243,
and Barry Lituchy and Steve
Bermudez 242.
John Ripple shot 289, Anthony
D'Elia 279-269-238-786, Louis
Getzelman 279, Eric Elliott 277,
and Paul Svenson 267.
Patti Cacioppo shot 289-251,
Willie Fessler 278-256, David
Goldman 275-259, John Hodge
269, Glenn Smith 268, Bob Hogan
268-252, and Tim O'Brien267.
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KUHLKIN John LaBau 300
Continued from Page 1
At Maple Lanes
Johnson, who bowled and worked at Boardwalk Bowl while attend-
ing the University of Central Florida, was seeking her first major title.
RVC
She led after qualifying and, despite a brief hiccup in match play, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
grabbed the top seed. John LaBau blasted a 300 game in
“At this moment it’s tough, but I can’t hang my head over this the Monday 4-ManClassic League
week,” Johnson said. “This is the major of our tour stops, and I battled at Maple Lanes RVC.
my way to be the No. 1 seed. All you can do is put yourself in position Joseph Kurdziel shot 280-254,
to win.” Alby Pezzella, Gary Robertson,
Johnson said it’s one game where anything can happen, on either and Mark Slade 279, Bob Hogan
side of the equation. Kuhlkin said that’s why she actually likes being and Richie Saledo 278, Thomas
a lower seed. Gehlhaus 277, and Glenn Smith
“I think being the fifth seed or the fourth seed is actually an advan- 276,
tage,” Kulhkin said. “You’re out here, you’re bowling, you know the
lanes, the adjustments … I’ve been in this position before. My first Brian Larson 300
title in Topeka in 2015 (PWBA Topeka Open), I ran the ladder just like
I did here. I think it’s beneficial.” in Hankel League
In the semifinal match, Kuhlkin and Erin McCarthy of Omaha, By John Jennings
Nebraska, each had open frames in two of their first three frames. HOWELL, NJ –Brian Larson rolls
Kuhlkin, however, strung together strikes in frames 4-8 to take a 213- his second 300 of the season to
186 victory. enable LCD Mortgage to move up
Kuhlkin produced her biggest game of the day against No. 3 seed in the Hankel League held at
Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, New York. Kuhlkin struck on her Howell Lanes.
first five shots and nine times overall in a 246-172 victory. Women’s scoring was led by
In the opening match, Kuhlkin faced Shannon O’Keefe of O’Fallon, Lauren Lella 205-581, Aislynn
Illinois, who was seeking her third consecutive major title. O’Keefe Linthwaite 208-565, and Shea
opened with a trio of spares while Kuhlkin struck on five of her first McAllister 223-563.
six shots. A missed 10-pin in the seventh frame by O’Keefe allowed
Kuhlkin to take a 21-pin lead, and she went on to a 235-214 victory. Tow More 300s at
Competition at the 2018 U.S. Women's Open consisted of three days
of eight-game qualifying rounds before the field was cut to the top 36 Open Championships
players for an eight-game cashers' round. The 32-game pinfall totals Another pair of bowlers hit 300 at
determined the 24 bowlers for round-robin match play. The 56-game the Open Championships.
totals, including 30 bonus pins for each win in match play, will decid- Bradley Ceraolo of Mooresville,
ed the five players for the stepladder finals. North Carolina, was the first to
accomplish the feat, and he was
joined in the tournament’s record
book several hours later by Greg
Walters Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana.
They became the eighth and ninth
bowlers, respectively, to roll perfect
games at the 2018 event, and their
performance marked the first time
this year that multiple bowlers
achieved perfection on the same day.
Ceraolo, a 40-year-old right-han-
der, made his return to the Open
Championships after missing the
previous eight editions of the event.
After starting pair with a 145 game,
Ceraolo settled in with 214 before
finishing with 12 consecutive strikes
for a 659 series.
Walters, a 42-year-old right-han-
der, also got stronger as his set went
on, starting with games of 179 and
222 before his perfect finish to end
with a 701 series.
July 11 - 17, 2018
YOUTH
Continued from Page 1
The 20-year-old right-hander is the 2017 and 2018 National Tenpin
Coaches Association Division II/III Player of the Year and helped the
McKendree women to a pair of national titles in 2017 - the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Bowling Championship and
Intercollegiate Team Championships.
Clemmer will be joined in Detroit by her McKendree teammate
Taylor Bailey of Joliet, Illinois, Webber International's Caitlyn Johnson
of Rockwell, North Carolina, and 16-year-old Mabel Cummins of
Elburn, Illinois.
The last time the Junior Team USA girls won the coveted team gold
medal at the World Youth Championships was in Bangkok in 2012.
They claimed bronze in 2014 and silver in 2016 in a loss to Korea.
The World Youth Championships is held every two years.
"I knew going into camp that it was a world championships year, and
I really wanted to be a part of it," Clemmer said. "I've changed a lot
about my game and outlook, and for Bryan (O'Keefe) and the coaches
to want me there means a lot. One thing we always say and believe is
'allow yourself to be great,' and I'm really looking forward to this
opportunity."
Clemmer, who has collected eight total medals in two trips to the Pan
American Bowling Confederation Youth Championships, and another
seven gold medals at the Lee Evans Tournament of the Americas, is
hoping she can use her experience and the things she felt during those
events to help keep her teammates comfortable and focused in Detroit.
It also means a lot for the Junior Team USA members to be in their
home country, which will allow friends, family and teammates to sup-
port them in person.
"I'm excited to get there and ecstatic that we're going to be bowling
on our home turf," Clemmer said. "We'll have a lot more friends and
family there, and all their support really could be the difference in giv-
ing us the extra push we might need in a big moment or for a gold
medal."
The Team USA coaching staff also selected eight bowlers to represent
the United States at the Lee Evans Bowling Tournament of the
Americas. That event will be held at Strikers Family Sportscenter in
Sunrise, Florida, from Aug. 5-11.
The Junior Team USA members chosen to compete at the Tournament
of the Americas are Kaitlyn Eder of Lithia, Florida, Allie Leiendecker
of Wooster, Ohio, Kristopher Yadao of Pearl City, Hawaii, and Adam
Zimmerman of Deer Park, New York. The four will compete in the
Junior A division, which is for competitors under the age of 20.
Four members of the U15 Developmental Team have been selected to
represent the United States in the Junior B division, for competitors
under the age of 16.
The group includes Jennifer Loredo of Fresno, California, Amanda
Naujokas of Ronkonkoma, New York, Spencer Robarge of Springfield,
Missouri, and Solomon Salama of Beverly Hills, California.
The event is being held for the 56th time and also features categories
for adults, seniors and super seniors.
In 2017, the youth representatives from the United States earned 16
of a possible 18 gold medals.
"Every year, this group of bowlers gets stronger and stronger, and
we're incredibly excited to get out on the lanes this summer and bowl
against the best from around the world," said O'Keefe, the Junior Team
USA head coach. "It was tough to choose just a few from such a tal-
ented group. Now, we're confident, ready to compete and looking for-
ward to bringing home some medals."
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AT FARMINGDALE LANES AT JIB LANES LEADERS AT LODI

Monday 670 Trios: TJ Valentin 290-775, Eric Perez 289, Chris Aponte
Anthony D'Elia 299 Gabe Elie-Pierre 976 286, Carlos Bernard 279, Sean Meyer 279, Kenn Schlomann 279,
FARMINGDALE, NY - Anthony D'Elia blasted a high game of 299 in FLUSHING, NY - Gabe Elie- Chuck Cocozzo 279-740, Chuck Trimblett 279, Eddie Penafiel 768,
the Epic Edge Trios League. Peirre topped the scoring in the Gary Vicente 749, Andrew Housward 743, Quentin Collins 740.
Pete Cornell, and Don Perillo 279, Frank Montgoris, Jr 278, Jason P.B.C. League rolling games of
Elliott 269, Rich Ambrosino 268, and Derek James, Paul Svenson, and 237-45 for a high series of 976. Tuesday Trios: Luis Rueda 298-767, Darryl Hall 267, Kevin McGinnis
John Ripple 267. Kevin Viloria rolled 221-278- Jr 252, Michael McKittrick Jr. 279, Nick Peros 667, Bob Goodwin 717,
Mike Walsh 280 212-711, Alessandro Deguzman David LaVacca 276, Frank Rubinetti 712.
FARMINGDALE, NY - Mike Walsh rolled a high game of 280 in the 244-225-668, and Grace Veluya
233-236-630. Thursday Doubles: Rob Auriemma 267, Jay Selle 258, Dave
Thursday Goodtimers League.
Naglehout 257, John Coleman 268, Wilson Aponte Jr 258.
Stephen Jones shot 247, Steve Butera 236, and Jay Whittaker 233.
Silvia Rey-Buzzonetti shot 208, Alice Burns 186, Laveren Garrett 173, Shawn Wyatt 961
Wednesday Juniors: Jake Nappi 279, Trevor Deliantis 256, Nick Greco
and Al Noll 161 in the Monday AM Seniors League. FLUSHING, NY - Shawn Wyatt
255, Madison Perry 263, Krista Eskow 226, Victoria Twist 121.
Sean Mott, Lou Serafini, Jason Arbeitman 279 led the scoring in the 2 x 4 League
firing games of 217-242-266-236
FARMINGDALE, NY - Sean Mott, Lou Serafini, and Jason Arbeitman
for a high series of 961.
AT OCEAN LANES
each bowled a high game of 279 in the Expresswawy Glass League.
Tom Zientarski shot 278, Nick Filosa 269, Michael Forman 267, and Kevin Viloria shot 249-244-214- Robbie Guzman 278-789
Matthew Pope 256. 246-953, Bryan Hock 245-217- LAKEWOOD, NJ - Robbie Guzman topped the scoring in the Monday
202-267-931, Corey Gee rolled Adult/Youth League firing a high game of 278 for a high series of 789.
Sully Bermudez, Curtis Brown 278 251-257-222-925, Ed Ziemak Olivia Salvatore rolled 247, Charlie Tighe 236, Angel Gonzalez 231, and Mike
FARMINGDALE, NY - Sully Bermudez and Curtis Brown each bowled 244-214-245-896, and Twone Foster and Chris Shymanski 227.
a high game of 278 in the Wednesday Early Men’s Handicap League. Williams 233-221-226-213-893.
John Bergen and Bob Farrell rolled 269, Shaun Larkin 267, and Dale Cummings 299
Anthony Gatterdam and Frank Quatromani 259. LAKWOOD, NJ - Dale Cummings fired a high game of 299 in the Sunday
Nicholas Filosa 715 Adult/Youth League.
Daniel Scime 259 FLUSHING, NY - Nicholas Filosa Emil Dudas rolled 269-729, Brian Mac Gillivray 268, Shane Savastano 237,
FARMINGDALE, NY - Daniel Scime rolled 250, Mike Marrazzo 236, led the scoring in the Ball and David MacGillivray 234, and Aimee Sherman 228.
Eric Vazquez 235, and James Ketterer 234 in the Wednesday Party Chain League rolling games of
League. 258-225-232 for a high series of
Guzman, Lidlow 279
In the Summer Adult/Junior League Darius Fuller hit 212, Nilie Wiliams 715. LAKEWOOD, NJ - Robbie Guzman and George Lidlow each rolled a high
204, and Chris Mirer 191. Stephen Amarosa hit 201-279- game of 279 in the Summer Doubles League.
Stephan Diaczun rolled 165, and Mark Ferrara 146-145 in the Junior 671, David Ehlrich 245-201-215- Douglas Pombo, Sr. rolled 257, and Lori Ludlow 221.
Pro Shot League. 661, and Bobby Fox 235-211-638. Donna Hiatt 278-730
Alex Cruz 258 LAKEWOOD, NJ - Donna Hiatt topped the scoring in the Ladies No Tap
FARMINGDALE, NY - Alex Cruz shot 258, Brian Becktold and Darius Arthur O'Connor 654 League firing a high game of 278 and a high series of 730.
Fuller 238, andJesse Lindell 237 in the Tuesday Bowlympics Duos FLUSHING, NY - Arthur Susan Gambrino rolled 266, and Gene-Ann Pasano 265.
League. O'Connor III rolled 234-206-214- Debbie Dege 274
Marvin Slifkin rolled 192-180, Joe Livolsi 184-180, and Fai Livolsi 654, Jamal Scott 244 in the. R on LAKEWOOD, NJ - Debbie Dege blasted a high game of 274 in the New
169 in the Friday Summer Seniors League. Your Own League. Comers No-Tap League.
Tom Romanelli 248 Geneann Pasano rolled 268, and Sue Gambrino 258.
FARMINGDALE, NY - In the Sunday Adult/Junior League Tom Anthony Asciolla 268
Romanelli rolled 248, Neil Stremmel 227, and Timothy Hom 207. It Pays to Advertise in the LAKEWOOD, NJ - In the Monday Summer Doubles League Anthony Asciolla
In the Saturday Nite Friends League John Mercurio rolled 235, Paul
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rolled 268, Frank Borga 258, Nick Gross 243, and Debi Torres-Basinski 214.
Rolland 225, Steve Clicker 223, and Carolann Lowe 222.
In the Fairways Summer League Mike Hayes shot 205, Ralph Garramone 194,
In the Thursday Green Men League Tom Gomez shot 221, Mike
and Warren Schiffer 190.
Wolinetz 216, and Irwin Tarlow 205.
John Boughton 268
LAKEWOOD, NJ - John Boughton rolled 268, Chris Shymanski 265, Jebby
If you don’t see the Boughton 256, Chris Swindell 238, and John Trivigno, Jr 228 in the Sunday
Summer Doubles League.

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Tori Boughton 264
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Tori Boughton fired a high game of 264 in the Friday Nite
Teen League.
Angela Kozma rolled 231, Alexis Case 224, Alec Hehir 216, and Nick Koval
Where you bowl............ 213.
............ask them to get it! Paul Rabenda 236
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Paul Rabenda rolled 236, Al Stashek 213, and Benny
DeVenuto 212 in the Sunday Adult Youth League.
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AT MAPLE LANES RVC
James Hellen 299
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
James Hellen blasted a high
game of 299 in the Custom
Thumbz Doubles League.
Lawrence Welfare rolled 279,
Michael Bieniewicz 278, Keith
Oettinger 276, and Dan
DiGirolamo and Alby Pezzella
263.
Frank Masone 279
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Frank Masone led the scoring in
the Wednesday Night Mixed
League rolling a high game of
279.
George Stephens, Sr shot 268-
241 Willie Fessler 267, James
McGlynn 257, Paul Milford
256-244, and Pat Zenker 255.
Mark Gralto 279
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Mark Gralto rolled 279,
Andrew Massimillo 268, Al
Fabiano 265, and Keith
Massimillo 258 in the
Oceanside Knights of
Columbus League.
Anthony Cassenetto 278
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Anthony Cassenetto rolled 278-
235, Pam Andorfer 225, and
Steven Rizzo and Carrie
Kusterbeck 215 in the Bowl N
Cruise II League.
Sal Panzarella 278
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Sal
Panzarella led the scoring in the
Wednesday Early Men’s League
rolling a high game of 278.
Anthony Sisko shot 269, Pete
Morreale and Dave Goldman 258,
Ken Bruce 257, and Adam
Swensen and John Corso 255.
In the Wednesday Clark Gillies
League Sheila Weissman shot 203,
Charlie Spineli 183-158, and
Daneille Taruli 163.
Richard Butt 269
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Richard Butt rolled 269, Vicky
Lockwood 231, Thomas O'Brien
222, and Mark Harris 214.
Mary Pat Murphy rolled 200,
Debbie Donnelly 195, and Tracy
Kilduff 181-174 in the Tuesday
Long Beach Catholics League.
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Seth Braum 702
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Seth Braum rolled 245-702,
Christopher Andreo 241, Camron
Denner 239, and Amanda Petrillo
235 in the Saturday Scholarship
League.
Al Fabiano 267
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In
the Thursday Mixed League Al
Fabiano rolled 267, Teddy
Avgerinos 265, Rick Boremski
257-247, Rick Sitt 256, and
Charlie Torres 253.
Gregory Frank 260
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Gregory Frank fired a high game
of 260 in the Bown N' Cruise
League.
John Hanlon rolled 255,
Jonathan Fragano 244, Kevin
Rall 243, and Don Railey 237.
Jay McCray 258
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Jay McCray rolled 258, Joe DiRe
255, Thomas Romanelli 254, and
Roberto DeGuzman 253 in the
Thursday Senior Birds League.
Christopher Andreo Ken Martino 702
258
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Christopher Andreo shot 258,
Amanda Petrillo 255-246, Steven
Santiago 245, and Robert Wright
231 in the Tuesday Adult/Junior
League.
Steve Patitucci 248
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -
Steve Patitucci rolled 248,
Robert Walkowiak 233, and
Thomas Wallace 225 in the
Thursday El Cheapo Mixed
League,.
In the Monday Ladies Classic
League Susan Randle rolled 203,
Jeanie Polacco 193, and Danielle
Davis 192.
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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
Vinny R. Medvetz 1012
HOPELAWN, NJ - Vinny R. Medvetz led the scoring in the Tuesday
Summer 400 Doubles League blasting games of 258-244-252-258-1012,
Sean Zeleniak 266-278-246-982, George McGuire 236-325-241-267-
979, Chris Fisher 288-227-214-226-955, Mike Bowler 256-235-269-
954, and John Syslo 256-235-269-946.
John Fylpczuk 985
HOPELAWN, NJ - John Flypczuk topped the scoring in the Tuesday
Summer 400 Doubles League rolling games of 249-245-233-258-985
for a high series of 985.
George Hart shot 257-200-226-279-962, John Brusich 231-201-246-
278-956, John Syslo 246-217-277-212-952, Tyler Moore 269-233-213-
223-938 ,Andrew Funk 244-215-248-227-934, and Pat Bowler 235-279-
223-930.
Rusty Thomsen 899
HOPELAWN, NJ - Rusty Thomsen topped the scoring in the
Wednesday PBA Sport Shot Singles League blasting games of 290-213-
201 for a high series of 899,
Ray Smarsh shot 219-254-211-876, Tyler Vitelli 224-225-204-841,
Pihl St Amand 234-209-202-832, Marcus Huart 235-227-788, and Al
Roque 248-773.
William D. Willard Jr. 746
HOPELAWN, NJ - William D. Willard, Jr led the scoring in the 5104
Monday Summer Adult Child League firing games of 265-234-247 for
a high series of 746.
Doro Sperantzas shot 223-285-700, Nick Cascone 241, Lisa Columbus
218-234, and Logan Miller 208.
In the NASCAR League Albert Chin rolled 237-223, Deanna Calantoni
234, and Anthony Falcone 207.
HOPELAWN,NJ - Ken Martino paced the scoring in the Guys and Dolls
League rolling games of 266-216-220 for a high series of 702.
Ralph Ilaria hit 224-244-215-783, Lenny Novak 238-247-675, John
Brooks 247-252-668, Craig Vass 264, Will Harris 235-235-664.
Marcus Huart 839
HOPELAWN, NJ - Marcus Huart topped the scoring in the Wednesday
PBA Sport Shot Singles League rolling games of 207-218-228 for a high
series of 839.
Rusty Thomsen shot 243-211-834, Robert Mockenhaupt 235-211-805,
Rocco Fortunato 204-222-785, Ray Smarsh 214-771, and Joel Eyssen
210-771.
In the South Shore League Robert Power rolled 235, Derek Smith 232,
TJ Geniale and Anthony D'Andrea 224.
Tyler Moore 679
HOPELAWN, NJ - Tyler Moore paced the scoring in the 5104 Monday
Summer Adult Child League rolling games of 208-213-258 for a high
series of 679.
CJ Galloza hit 237, Lisa Columbus 213-215, and Doro Spertantas 200.
John Brooks, Scott Adase 692
HOPELAWN, NJ - John Brooks and Scott Adase each rolled a high
series of 692 in the Guys and Dolls League. John rolled 224-258-210,
and Scott 2237-258.
Craig Vass hit 223-230-638, Chuck Matntione 246, Joe Adase 229, and
Bob Carro 226.
In the Wakefern League Tim Macintosh shot 221, and Joe DeAngelis
207.
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for Veterans Coast to Coast NATIONAL BOWLING DAY ON AUGUST 11, 2018
ARLINGTON, Texas – The from 6-10 a.m. EST. “This is going to be a great
Veterans from Oregon to New York tested their bowling skills and vied bowling industry is once again Representatives from the industry week for bowling and the Go
for bragging rights in the recently-concluded 71st Annual BVL/VA celebrating National Bowling and the PWBA and PBA will be Bowling brand,” added Nancy
Bowling Tournament. This year’s event saw some of the traditional Day on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 promoting the free coupon give- Schenk, President of the Bowling
powerhouses rise to the top of the leaderboard – including teams from by offering consumers a free away and bowling with the hosts Proprietors’ Association of
the Providence (RI) (pictured on page 8) and Washington DC VA facili- game at participating bowling of the show. America (BPAA). “Having the
ties in the Outpatient and Electronic Bowling Divisions respectively; but centers across the country. National Bowling Day week Go Bowling at The Glen
also several surprise first place finishes from the Southern Oregon Consumers will be able to go to will kick off with Go Bowling’s NASCAR race as a lead in to pro-
Rehabilitation Center in the Inpatient Division and the Columbus (OH) GoBowling.com to find partici- sponsorship of the Monster vide top-of-mind awareness for
Ambulatory Care Center in the Vision Impaired Division. pating bowling centers and to Energy NASCAR Cup Race at bowling the week before the
Teams compete at or near their VA facility and scores are submitted download a coupon good for a Watkins Glen on Saturday, Aug. National Bowling Day segments
online to BVL by the recreation therapist coordinating the team. The free game during the month of 5. Go Bowling at The Glen will on FOX & Friends is going to
tournament has seven different divisions based on patient accommoda- August. be televised on NBC and broad- give the National Bowling Day
tions and interests. Go Bowling renewed its sup- cast on MRN radio, providing celebration an incredible boost
“Recreation Therapists at VA hospitals around the country tell us that port of National Bowling Day, ample opportunity to promote this year.”
the tournament offers a great source of camaraderie for the veterans – we traditionally recognized on the National Bowling Day. Go Strike Ten Entertainment and
are always delighted to hear the stories of the cheering and high fives second Saturday in August, in Bowling will also be represented BPAA are fully supporting the
that are part and parcel of this team event,” says BVL Executive 2017. Thanks to exposure from on the track by the No. 10 National Bowling Day initiative.
Director Mary Harrar. “BVL is in the business of providing positive multiple segments on FOX & Stewart-Haas Racing car driven Digital marketing support materi-
recreational opportunities for our nation’s veterans, but since our roots Friends and coverage on by Aric Almirola. The Almirola als are being created for all mem-
are in bowling, this event is very special to us!” USAToday.com, tens of thou- car will be wrapped in a bowling ber centers to assist in promoting
The Providence team has been coordinated for years by Henry Rea sands of new visitors flocked to lane theme design complete with National Bowling Day to drive
who explains that bowling has long been an integral part of their recre- the GoBowling.com website. a bowling ball and pins, along business locally.
ation therapy program, noting “It’s a sport that can be enjoyed by any For 2018, Go Bowling has with the Go Bowling logo.
one of any age and offers options for veterans at every level of rehabil- secured confirmation from FOX
itation.” & Friends that it plans to again
Bowling is also considered to be a ‘bridge’ sport, which can help vet-
erans gain the skills necessary to transfer back to community life.
feature bowling throughout the
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Rea adds that although his veteran bowlers were introduced to the
sport as a therapy, they’ve all completely taken to the game – often
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Gerald Montgomery, Recreation Therapist at the Southern Oregon VA throughout the race on NBC.
Home of many Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Leagues
facility explains, “The bowling opportunities truly help the Veterans in “Last year, we were able to real- Excellent Junior Program and Adult-Junior Leagues
their recovery and independence and in structuring their leisure time ly get the ball rolling on the
while here in treatment.” National Bowling Day celebra-
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July 11 - 17, 2018 SPORTS REPORTER 7

PWBA TO PROVIDE FREE LIVE COVERAGE ROCKAWAY ROLLERS

OF FIVE EVENTS ON BOWLTV
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Professional Women’s
Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour will livestream pre-
liminary rounds of the final five events of the 2018
PWBA Tour season on BowlTV, the YouTube channel
of the United States Bowling Congress.
Fans will be able to watch all competition, leading up
to the live finals on CBS Sports Network, including two
of the season’s major events, free of charge.
Competition dates for each event:
•Aug. 3-4 – Pepsi PWBA St. Petersburg-
Clearwater Open
•Aug. 10-11 – BowlerX.com PWBA Twin
Cities Open
•Aug. 17-18 – Nationwide PWBA
Columbus Open
•Aug. 23-25 – QubicaAMF PWBA
Players Championship
•Sept. 16-19 – PWBA Tour
Championship
The final day of each event includes live coverage of
the stepladder finals on CBS Sports Network. The
stepladder finals for the first four events will take place
at 5 p.m. Eastern; the finals of the PWBA Tour
Championship will be Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern.
The PWBA, featuring the best women bowlers in the
world, is supported by the Bowling Proprietors’
Association of America (BPAA) and USBC.
Visit PWBA.com for more information on the 2018
PWBA Tour, including the complete schedule, player
biographies, event coverage and more.
Greenbriar Seniors: John Uffer 206-587, Harry Doyle 183-526, Mike
Pomarlen 150-435, John Roman 140-405, David Lewis 133-320, Lois
Brancaccio 153-410, Janet Burns 150-393, Hedy Knight 148-413, Kathy
Bruno 127-359, Vera Peterson 124-360.
Fox Hills Seniors: Summer: Steve Rainer 245-573, Jesus Cruz 198-573,
Robert Lavecchia 191-515, Al Walls 183-477, Daryl Frank 173-494,
Terry Wyman 179-466, Andree Kay 176-464, Terry Vandermeer 160-
419, Phyllis Rossi 150-416.
Wednesday Early Birds: Jim Westergaard 265-693, Jason Stadtler 245-
655, Al Osusky 232-569, Heriberto Matias 223-618, Paul Longo 222-
572, Donna Sodano 199-580, ELise Shabet 195-525, Delilia Petrula
194-456, Roseanne Cinotti 158-415, Linda Butler 152.
Summer Doubles: Brian Theriault 290-750, Jim Testa 279-756, Tim
Panek 279, Ken Yokobosky 270-727, PJ Adams 265, Tami Rhodes 244-
627, Nidia Hanevedl 223-567, Liesl Apgar 212-605, Dori Tingoli 206-
535.

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8 SPORTS REPORTER July 11 - 17, 2018

PBA Hall of Famer Pete Couture Members of the First Place Providence
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CHICAGO – Pete Couture of Cocoa, Fla., a 2016 inductee into the

Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame, died last week at his
Florida residence of undetermined medical issues. He was 73.
"Another Hall of Famer and friend of mine has passed away,” said fellow
PBA Hall of Famer Marshall Holman. “Pete was a great competitor and a
good friend of mine for almost 40 years.”
“Pete was one of the toughest, hardest-working players our sport has ever
seen,” added long-time friend Bill Spigner, a Connecticut native who grew
up competing against Couture in New England.
Couture was born in Auburn, Maine, and spent many of his formative
years in Windsor Locks, Conn. He was elected in the PBA50 Performance
category based on his exceptional record for a minimum of 10 years as a
“senior” competitor. On the heels of a 24-year career as a PBA Tour com-
petitor, when he won five standard PBA titles, Couture began his PBA50
career in 1995 when he earned PBA50 Rookie of the Year honors. He won
the first of nine PBA50 Tour titles in Reno in 1996, and captured a pair of
USBC Senior Masters titles in 1998 (when he was selected as PBA50
Player of the Year) and 2002. He is one of nine players – all PBA Hall of
Famers – to earn both PBA50 Rookie and Player of the Year honors.
At the time of his retirement, he had earned $959,900 during his PBA
career. In retirement, he operated a pro shop and coaching services at Shore
Lanes in Merritt Island, Fla. He liked to say he was a “graduate of the school
of hard knocks.”
“If it wasn’t for the senior (PBA50) tour I wouldn’t be here,” said Couture
during his PBA Hall of Fame induction speech. “The senior tour was a sec-
ond chance and an opportunity to re-invent myself.
“I’m kind of overwhelmed,” Couture said. “It’s a dream come true. I think
everyone who bowls for a living has a dream of getting into the hall of fame,
and to have it actually happen is unbelievable.
“I went from being a so-called star to being a superstar in that one year,”
he said of his four-title season in 1998. “Everything came together. When I
made match play, I was able to get to the show, and when I got to the show
I was pretty successful. Everything went the right way for me that year.”
Growing up in New England, Couture won more than 20 state and local
association titles in Maine and Connecticut. He was inducted into the
Central Connecticut and Connecticut State Bowling Association Halls of
Fame in 1993, and the USBC Hall of Fame in 2004. In addition to his two
USBC Senior Masters titles, he had five other top 10 Senior Masters fin-
ishes. Other notable USBC accomplishments included a second-place fin-
ish in the 1994 USBC Open Championships team event (with Bill Spigner,
Rick and Ron Pollard, and Don Scudder – all USBC Hall of Famers). Over
a span of 20 years he had a USBC Open Championships average of 203.