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Vol. 72 No. 46 January 18 - 24, 2012 50 cents

Bowling Legend Don Carter Dies at Age 85

PBA Hall of Famer and founding member was sports first television star
Bill Vint / Jerry Schneider - PBA MIAMI, Fla. Bowlings original superstar, Professional Bowlers Association and United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer Don Carter, died at his home in Miami early this month. Carter, who had recently been hospitalized with pneumonia complicated by emphysema, was 85. Carter rocketed to fame during bowlings so-called golden era of team bowling in the 1950s, but at that same time he was a dominant figure in the emerging world of sports television. He is widely remembered as a member of fabled Budweisers of St. Louis, but most of the world got to know him through his appearances on television shows like Jackpot Bowling, Make That Spare, Championship Bowling and numerous others. He also traveled the world making appearances for Brunswick and Budweiser. In great part due to his high standing among his fellow competitors, Carter became a leading force in the formation of the PBA in 1958. After appearing on an Akron, Ohio, radio program hosted by attorney Eddie Elias where he talked about the importance of building a professional bowling tour similar to what golf had created, Carter and his fellow Budweisers teammates (Dick Weber, Ray Bluth, Tom Hennessey and Pat Patterson) convinced a group of other players to pledge $50 each to back Elias plan and get the PBA off the ground. The PBA was launched in 1959 with three tournaments, but only three years later it had a schedule of 32 events and Carter was one of its stars, eventually winning seven PBA titles including five major championships. Carter won two of the seven PBA Tour events conducted in 1960 including the PBA National Championship. His other major wins were four BPAA All-Star titles (the forerunner of the PBA U.S. Open) and the 1961 American Bowling Congress Masters. He also won a record five World Invitational titles a grueling 100-game marathon and he won four ABC Tournament titles. The St. Louis native first experienced the sport at age 13. We were very poor but my mother managed to give me one game of bowling for my 13th birthday, Carter said in an article written by the late Hall of Fame bowling writer and longtime friend Dick Evans. That was the biggest birthday present of my life. I enjoyed that one game so much that when one of my teachers started a bowling club after school, I signed up. Then I started setting pins so I could bowl and practice for free. It was at that early age that he also developed his unique, unorthodox bowling style, using a bent elbow and a deep knee bend to almost push the ball down the lane. Carter later said his technique evolved because he started bowling with balls that had very large finger holes, and thats the only way he could hold onto the ball. Carter also was a good athlete in other sports, including baseball. After serving a tour of duty in the United States Navy during Carter was selected as the Greatest Bowler of All-time in a 1970 Bowling Magazine poll, ranked second in Bowling Magazines 20 Greatest Bowlers of the 20th Century poll in 2000, and he was voted the 11th greatest PBA player of all-time as part of the organizations 50th anniversary celebration in 2009. Because of deteriorating knee injuries, Carter retired from PBA competition in 1972 and settled in Miami, Fla., with wife and fellow hall of fame bowler Paula Sperber where he owned a chain of bowling centers bearing his name. Because he hated to fly, and didnt like public speaking, Carter rarely ventured far from home in retirement, although he did regain widespread public exposure in the 1980s when he appeared in a series of Miller Lite commercials featuring retired sports stars. I really dont think anybody under the age of 65 remembers me, Carter said about his Miller Lite appearances. Im really big with senior citizens. Im famous because Im the only guy to have two wives (Paula and first wife Laverne) in the (Womens International Bowling Congress) Hall of Fame. It is impossible to put into words what Don Carter meant to the PBA and sport of bowling, said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark. There is no way to fill the void left by his passing. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Paula and his family. He was a pioneer, a champion and will never be forgotten." Its a sad day, said long-time teammate Ray Bluth. Youre never really prepared, and when you think of how many guys we had on our team over the years, Im the only original and Bill (Lillard), who joined later, are the only ones left. Don was the greatest bowler of his era, Bluth continued. There was no one like him. Don was the star of the (Budweisers). He was our leadoff man. He wasnt too gung-ho about that role, but he kept getting strikes and so did the rest of us, so he stayed there. It was just a great experience bowling with Don. Hell be missed. He was a great guy; he was hard to get to know, but once you did, he was your friend forever, Lillard said. They always ask who was the best bowler ever. There wasnt much difference between some of the top guys, but Don beat me relentlessly, so in my eyes, he was the greatest ever. Don was one of the greatest bowlers who ever lived, but he had some other things that made him great, Salvino said. He was a great athlete. He won two 100-game tournaments in one year and I dont know how many other bowlers could take that kind of punishment. And he had the ability to focus better than anyone Ive ever seen. On the lanes, he was in his own world, but off the lanes, he was a true gentleman, Salvino added. I had a lot of respect for him, as a bowler and as a man.

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DON CARTER World War II in the South Pacific, Carter signed a minor league baseball contract with the Philadelphia Athletics organization as pitcher-infielder. But after a year he returned to St. Louis and took a job at Golden Eagle Lanes where he began taking up the sport seriously. His bowling career gained momentum in 1951 when he was invited to bowl on the Pfeifer Beer team in Detroit. Then his long-time St. Louis bowling friends, including Bluth, Hennessey and Whitey Harris, convinced Anheuser-Busch to sponsor their team. With the brewerys financial backing secured, the group lured Carter back to town and their Budweiser team became arguably the most famous bowling team in history. A great deal of the teams fame came after it recorded a 3,858 five-player team series in 1958, a record that stood until 1994. At the height of his fame, Carter was as recognizable among American sports heroes as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Unitas and Arnold Palmer. And he accomplished something none of those sports legends had ever done when he became the first athlete in American sports history to sign a $1 million sports marketing endorsement contract with bowling ball manufacturer Ebonite in 1964. Carter received virtually every honor available within the sport. He was voted Bowler of the Year six times (1953, 1954, 1957, 1958, 1960 and 1962). He served as the PBAs first president. He was inducted into the ABC Hall of Fame in 1970, alongside his close friend and teammate Dick Weber, and he was a charter member of the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975, also joined by Weber, Bluth, Carmen Salvino, Harry Smith and Billy Welu.

SPORTS REPORTER

January 18 - 24, 2012

Secaucus Soph Austin Masser Jr. 285 As Patriots Roll Past Queen of Peace 5-0
By Vince Albrecht WALLINGTON, NJ - With winter break behind them and increasingly pin-friendly lane conditions at Wallington, NJICs high school keglers have begun to produce some impressive scores. In the Meadowlands division, 15-yearold Secaucus sophomore Austin Masser, Jr flirted with perfection. Having rolled the first nine strikes, he heard the roar from the gathering crowd when he began the final frame with his tenth strike. Suddenly, the clamor disappeared and you could hear a pin drop as the young lefthander prepped to roll again. Upon release, he knew he had swung it too wide, leaving him with a split, but his 285 is the leagues high to date and talented Austin will doubtlessly have future shots at 300. Teammate lefty Mike Schoendorf, also a sophomore, added 204-375 as Secaucus swept its match with Queen of Peace. In other Meadowlands division encounters, pre-season favorite Lyndhurst thundered past Leonia with an 894-1669 to maintain its one-point lead over Becton. Seniors Nyquan Johnson 249, Carmine Battista 245 and Paul Ulrich 224 led the onslaught while junior anchor Lexus Lopez came through with 205,201. Rutherford senior Max Gruttadauria flattened the maples with 258-195 as the Bulldogs prevailed over Harrison, 5-0. Becton took five points from New Milford behind the efforts of seniors Seif Fahmy 247 and Joe Bocage 205. In the Patriot division, North Arlington shocked previously unbeaten St Mary, 5-0, winning the finale by a single pin as senior anchor Matt Glarner, knowing he needed nine on his last delivery, did just that to finish with 213. The Vikings received stellar outings from all four seniors, notably Bobby Manella 222,238 and Kyle Ellis 208. High for St Mary was junior Reinardo DeJesus with 205,210. Elsewhere, divisionleading Park Ridge turned back Hawthorne Christian, 5-0 while Hasbrouck Heights, paced by senior Matt Marinellis 211, swept past Bogota.

"If all the year were playing holidays, to sport would be as tedious as to work."---SHAKESPEARE To many millions who love to bowl and can't bowl as much as they would like because they don't have the time or money, it is near blasphemy to suggest that bowling can be work. Yet, many bowlers work harder at bowling than the work they do making a living. Not on purpose, of course. Make no mistake, bowling on the professional level is work because it is a job, a profession, a life changing career, and if an aspiring or veteran pro doesn't treat it as such, then he won't or cant do as well as he could, or should. All dedicated, successful pro bowlers, regardless of outward personality, have a winning attitude. The purpose of their job, the always goal, is to win. That's really the only way they can prove they are doing their job at the best. Bowlers are happy and somewhat thrilled when they win, and it is the satisfaction of a job well done more often than that giddy, out of sight feeling. Wins, on a per participation basis, are rare, so coming close, finishing second, in the top five, cashing, all play a role in counting how well the job is being done. Does an accountant jump for joy when he balances the book ? Does a carpenter drink champagne when every job is completed? Does an auto mechanic cheer when he finishes a brake job? On rare occasions, yes, most times, no. Yet, all must feel a sense of satisfaction, and a pride in their ability in a chosen field. The same applies to anyone in any field, no matter what, and judgment should be based on how they did the job, and whether they did their best.

AT OCEAN
Corinne Maher 269
LAKEWOOD, NJ Corinne Maher led the scoring in the Saturday Scratch Trio League firing a high game of 269. Mike Ormsby rolled 247, Amanda Nardiello 237, Matt Fluck 234, Ricky Ennis 232, Darrin Meder 231, Madison Lukosius 229, Kaitlynn Nardiello 222, and Emily Robertson 212.

McKenna Collier 257

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LAKEWOOD, NJ McKenna Collier led the scoring in the Saturday Junior Classic League firing a high game of 257. Brian Lash rolled 245, Michael Brennan 225, Michael Tedeschi 222, Brandy Collins 212, Cathy Jones 204, Shawn Kollmer 201, and Briana Currie 182. In the Saturday Pin Hitters League Michael Guzman took the spotlight when he rolled a 181 game followed by Alec Hehi tossing 168, Livia Spalluto 152, Mikayla lane 126, and Deann Downs posted a 120 game.

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GO BOWL

A fun bowler's approach to the game is akin to a hen's egg in a box full of ostrich eggs- when compared to a pro's take. Pro bowling can be a wonderful way to make a living---if you can live through it. It is far from a picnic or a free lunch because not too much is free except opportunity---and that doesn't knock unless you are prepared to knock harder. No pro bowler can long escape the learning process, the constant study and adjustment, the loneliness in a crowd, and the crowded feeling when you're alone and the enormous physical and mental strain. There are all types of frustrations to parry the up times. But, no matter how badly you're bowling or feeling, when the lights go on for the next tournament, there's a renewal, a can't wait hunger that can only be satisfied by competition. That's what real love for a sport is all about. Love helps in aiming to excel, but there's also more than a little hate at times. When the inward love begins to wane, the scores begin to dip--and love can't halt the passing of time that slowly but surely diminishes physical skills. Pro bowlers deserve no special favors because they are pro bowlers but do rate a little extra understanding. Their chosen field is a difficult one, and too many take their special skills for granted because so many bowlers for a moment, a game or short series, can match those skills they display tourney after tourney---year after year. They cant become that proficient without endless hard work and sacrifice. For that they have earned respect of all bowlers, all athletes. Most people like to bowl when they have a little time off. The pro often enjoys nothing better than a holiday away from bowling. As usual, Shakespeare was right.

January 18 - 24, 2012

SPORTS REPORTER

AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Kerrick Jones 716
FARMINGDALE, NY Kerrick Jones led the scoring in the Tuesday Early Birds League firing games of 257-202-257 for a high series of 716. Earl Holden rolled 237-213-258708, and Jonnae Greaves 258-266707. In the Sunday Early Mixed League Anthony Cotter hit 247-210-232-689, and JR Giammarino, Jr. 267-665. Lou Rodriguez rolled 245-229205-679, and Brian Beale 203-230236-669.

Andrew Rosch 709

FARMINGDALE, NY Andrew Rosch led the scoring in the St. Martins Majors League firing games of 259-225-225 for a high series of 709. Mike Anagnostopoulos rolled 280-644, Leonardo Suran 216-227641, and Meghan Wing 226.

Guy Reece 670

FARMINGDALE, NY Guy Reece led the Friday Sunshine Kids League firing games of 259-222 for a high series of 670. Jerry Ryan shot 212, and Joe Livolsi 197. In the Monday AM Seniors League Guy Reece shot 224. Jerry Keenan rolled 203, and Al Noll 201 in the Friday Sunshine League. Casey Sparacio rolled 269-651, and Sean Mott 224 in the Friday Junior Cosmic Fun League.

Sean Mott 690

FARMINGDALE, NY Sean Mott topped the scoring in the St. Martin Major league firing 220269-201 for a high series of 690. Brandon Soedarmasto shot 212217-231-660, Mike Anagnostopoulos 200-240-202-650, Jonathan Smalkin 245-213-643, Steve Hamilton 247244-681, and Thomas Polit 224-606.

Earl Holden 704

FARMINGDALE, NY Earl Holden led the scoring in the Tuesday Early Birds League firing games of 277-225 for a high series of 704. Tom Ostrowski rolled 277-225696, Frankie Berardino 205-268232-705, and Willie Petro 279. In the Wednesday Party League Dave Panichi rolled 257-218-205680, and Mike Marrazzo 259. Guy Reece hit 226-205 in the Monday Seniors League.

Steve Hamlin 660

FARMINGDALE, NY Steve Hamlin led the St. Martins Major League with 237-231 for a 660. Justin Borneo rolled 227-222203-652, Mike Anagnostopoulos 223-209-625, and Joe Inzirillo 207202-604. In the St. Martins Seniors League Joseph Reddy hit 204. Richie Valentine and Chris Valentine each rolled 246 in the Junior Cosmic Fun League.

Thomas Polit 680

FARMINGDALE, NY Thomas Polit led the scoring in the St. Martins Majors League firing games of 245-234-201 for a high series of 680. Steve Hamlin rolled 227-225671, and Mike Anagnostopoulos 245-201-215-661.

SPORTS REPORTER

January 18 - 24, 2012

Adam Rubenstein 300 at Rabs

STATEN ISLAND, NY Adam Rubenstein earned top scoring honors contesting in the Thursday 9:30 Mixed League at Rabs Country Lanes blasting games of 247 then 276 before rolling perfect with a 300 game to tally the session high series of 823. Justin Boyer rolled 254-256-700 followed by Bill Salvatore with 248267-698, Jared Eagle 697, Anthony Dwyer 268-689, Joanne Albarano 299-688, Phil Paolino 257-673, and John Reina 266-665.

AT RABS
Andrew Lobasso 758
STATEN ISLAND, NY Andrew Lobasso topped the scoring in the Val Somma Memorial League firing games of 264-255 for a high series of 758. Mike Sweeney rolled 257-256749, John Peduto 246-245-246737, Tom Trappas 269-698, Dennis Mazza 296-691, Anthony Everts 257-695, Paul OConnor 289-693, and Tom Magrone 246-247-687.

YES FUND PARTNERS WITH NEW YORK STATE USBC

ARLINGTON, Texas - The New York State United States Bowling Congress Association has announced it will partner with the Youth Education Services (YES) Fund to provide grants to schools in New York. The grants, which will be in the form of in-school bowling grants and high school assistance grants, will be awarded by the YES Fund to schools in New York. The New York association has donated $37,000 toward the project. "We are very pleased that bowling officials in New York have decided to reach out and help young bowlers in their state," International Bowling Campus Managing Director of Youth Development Chad Murphy said. "These funds will help raise awareness of the sport and help high school programs in the state of New York." The donation will fund two in-school bowling grants and two high school assistance grants each year over the next five years. Selections will be made by the YES Fund as qualified applications are received. "This is a very exciting time for our state association, and youth bowlers in our state will benefit from this arrangement," New York State USBC Association President Priscilla "Pat" Zonneville said. "This will help fuel the future of youth bowling in the state of New York." Officials in New York also have created the New York State Youth Education Services Fund and additional monies within that fund will be used to award the state's existing scholarship program. The YES Fund is a joint initiative of the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America and the United States Bowling Congress. The YES Fund also is supported by its founding partners Brunswick, Columbia 300, Ebonite, 900 Global, Hammer, North Pointe Insurance, QubicaAMF, Roto Grip, Storm and Track. Go to BOWL.com/yesfund to learn more about the YES Fund.

Bob Higgins 740 in Montvale Major

By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE Bob Higgins led all scorers in the Montvale Major League, bowling a 740 series on games of 247, 247 and 246. Despite Bob's effort, Bergen Batting Center was routed by Rick's Pro Shop II, 26.5-6.5. Jun Roldan bowled 234-237-234-705, Keith Lee 242-678, Carl Garcia 256-675 and Ralph Bernardo 265-667 for Rick's. Keith Krokus bowled 278-687 for Bergen Batting Center. Ray Keim's 259-220-245-724 and Joe Cauwels' 234-212-274-720 led BuddiesProShop.com to a 21-12 victory over Rick's Pro Shop I. Bob Greenwood's 256-258-709, Rich Naclerio's 203-276-227-706 and Gerrit Overeem's 222-247-235-704 led DFWTOM to a 31-2 rout over CZ's Pro Shop. Tom Flynn rolled 247-223-246-716, Ron DeLuca 222-237-248-707, Dave Hulsizer 257-699, Bob Balzarek 235-695, Matt Rovetto 246-690, Mike Pasch 269-687, Alan Fernand 243-685, Rocky Durocher 252-685, Rick Guevarra 256-670, Brian Masincup 237-668, Andrew Hedaria 279-662, Ramil Caburnay 242-657, Kevin Mahon 241-656 and Tom Van Wort 255-650. With just three weeks remaining in the first-half season, Davey's Locker is in first place with 306 points, followed by Valley Tent Rental with 296.5 points. BuddiesProShop.com is currently in third place with 283.5 points.

John Wilders 725

STATEN ISLAND, NY John Wilders led the Friday Nite Mixed firing a 277 and a high 725. John Lugo rolled 244-244-674, Adam Ng 256, Larry Sullivan 248, Danny Sullivan and Charlie Carmichael 246, Tom OSullivan 245, and Jorge Rivera 241.

Robert Butler, Jr. 712

STATEN ISLAND, NY Robert Butler, Jr. led the scoring in the Michael Carbonaro Mixed League firing a 245 game for a high 712. Ryan Friend rolled 268-705, Matt Rafferty 698, Phil DeChristine, Jr. 670, Lou Conte 255-669, Michael Andrews 258, and Amado Sarmiento 250.

Mark Marton 707 at Parkway Lanes

Elmwood Park, NJ Mark Marton led all pin attackers with scores of 204-237-266 for a high series of 707 in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. Jan Dul 245-666, Ed Bakelaar Sr 256-666, Jim Lang 239-664 and Rich DeLorenzo Jr 241-659.

Al Felline 703
STATEN ISLAND, NY Al Felline topped the Rabs Senior Mens League bowling 258-247 for a 703 high series. Ray Keller rolled 233-205-256694, Santo Lisa 224-238-221-683, John Wilders 206-207-268-681, Mike Cocozzo 222-208-238-668, Stu Isaacs 222-220-226-668, John Giobbie 243-238-664, and Vinny Truscelli 215-259-649.

Tom Smith 298 at Wallington

WALLINGTON, NJ - Tom Smith tossed 11 in-a-row to finish with a near perfect 298 game rolling in the Tuesday Early 5 Man at AMF Wallington Lanes. Tom Twist III found the line and delivered a 279 game along with 247 and 219 for a 735 series followed by Jason Rybak with 280-248-205-733 and Craig Bagnoli 245-202-257-704 .

Shelley Jacques 708 at Majestic

HOPELAWN, NJ Shelley Jacques topped the scoring in the Academy Madness League firing games of 235-279 for a high series of 708. Tom Poulos rolled 267-253-706, Rich Funk III 268-204-223-695, Anthony Serignese 208-253-619, Mary Ellen Oehler 220-212-615, and Mike Dallamann 254-606. In the Tuesday Nite Trios League William D. Willard rolled 257-211653, Bryan D. Senatore 237-221618, and Charlene Martino 256-604.

January 18 - 24, 2012

SPORTS REPORTER

SPORTS REPORTER

January 18 - 24, 2012

ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Nichole Spratford 736
ROCKAWAY, NJ Nichole Spratford led the scoring in the County Tueday Night Mixed League firing a 279 game en route to the session high series of 736. Ed Pico rolled 274-709, Walter Wormann 266, Jeenesh Shawn 259, Jesus Cruz 254, Josh Boose 253, Dot Newsome 233, Santy Turner 225, Rebecca Chaparro 224, and Vicki Simon 211. In the Fox Hills Seniors League Frank Dunkerley rolled 240, Steve Rainer 235, Steven Rainer 232, Joe Tobjy 212, and Robert Forte 210. Tracy OLeary shot 211 and Susan Ruiz hit 206 in the Womens League.

Bill Karpack 736

ROCKAWAY, NJ Bill Karpack topped the NorBu Lodge League firing a 266 game for a 736 set. Chris Bakos rolled 257-670, Marke Vantreuren 221, and Stacy Titus 225.

MAPLE LANES HIGH ROLLERS

Todd Carr 279/795 Eddie Penafiel 279/785 Mike Dirienzo 276/767 John Connolly Jr 275/744 Bobby Powers 276/702 Charles Simonton 267/711 Drew Hodnicki 267/714 Joe Santino Sr. 265/756 Ed Carmosino 264/704 Eric Vanderford 259/723 Joshua Weinberger 256/714 Rich Ferraioli 256/711 Anthony Rotolo 257/706 Carmine Calabrese 248/707 Women: Hope Dameron 251/641 Mindy Joseph 246/614 Bonny Feliciano 230/645 Joan Mesiti 214/629 Teens: Joseph Trapani 230/591 Emmauel Vazquez 232/571 Nathaniel Vazquez 203/578 Joseph Romano 214/544 Juniors: Raychon Brown 243/539 Anthony Mastroianni 187/490 Matthew Melio 171/430 Domenick Raphael 142/390 Veronica Sorrentini 124/328 Nicolette Cangro 106/268

Harry Fivehouse Topped OLV

By Al Smetana WAYNE, NJ Harry Fivehouse claimed high honors in the Our Lady of the Valley at T-Bowl with 237-694, just topping teammate Mark Galliano who posted high game for the night rolling a 270 en route to a 680. Randy Klein came in with 258-656, Jim Affinito 235-649, and Rich Shanley 216-641, Dan Cedola 238-635, Rob Pagliuiccio 232-632, John Parisi 215-627, Dave Van Harken 237-618, Jim Broadfoot 226-618, Ben Bucaro 232-613, Marty Hansen 214-613, Erik Adamchak 256-611 and Tom Updegrove 244-605.

Charles Johanning 709

ROCKAWAY, NJ Charles Johanning led the scoring in the Mixed League firing a 276 game for a high series of 709. Jim Testa rolled 266-676, Dennis Nielsen 279-796, Corey Smith 258-676, Julianne Crowe 258, and Kara Cook 235-642.

John Finno 279

ROCKAWAY, NJ John Finno led the Lake Hiawatha A.C. League firing a high game of 279. Chris Larick hit 256-687, TJ Gray 267-706, J.W. Albensi III 266, John Finno 279, Jamie Sweetser 258, and Robert Rosen 255.

Tim Panek 724

ROCKAWAY, NJ Tim Panek led the competition rolling in the Foursome League firing a 275 game for a high series of 724. George Dakak, Jr. rolled 254715, Shawn Casey 256-643, Liesl Apgar 242-624, Allen Apgar 249, and Joyce Hulbert 217-622. In the PBA Experience League Scott Van Syckle rolled 258, Curt Frazier II and Lilesl Apgar 232, Terrance Sanders 223, Jospeh Caloger 233, and Thomas Lulewicz 216.

Ken George 700

ROCKAWAY, NJ Ken George led the scoring in the Monday Early Birds League firing a 259 game for a high series of 700. Matt Hoffman shot 268-679, Duke Nicolian II 256, and Jennifer Eckels 203.

SOUTH LEVITTOWN
In the Thursday Charles McShane 4-Man: Vinny DiClemente 299,268,792, Tom Prisco 278, Darren Barlow 269,741, Vic Geryk 268, Mike Lang 259,701, Keith Pappas 258,718, Michelle Grexer 268. In the Thursday Night Foursome: Keith Hengel 298, Denis Mendelson 279, Dave Blumenthal 279, Billy Scime 268,258,774, Bret Doremus 268,738, Buzz Snyder 267, Justin Sternberg 258. In the Saturday Friends and Friends: Louis Grisolia 257, Gerard Maloney 245,659, John Butcher 245, Karen Butcher 229,217,619, Dawn Maloney 225. In the Sunday AM Trios: Mike Jochade 269,751, Chris Norton 268,715, Dave Diamond 257,706, Phil Tjimos 257, Willie Lane 256, Christina Schulze 236.

January 18 - 24, 2012

SPORTS REPORTER

PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA

Trevor Bogert 699
MADISON, NJ Trevor Bogert paced the scoring in the Wednesday Trio League firing a 267 game for a 699 series. James Sirica hit 257-652, Oren Warter and Stephanie Rahn 244, and Marty Garcia 689. John Russo rolled 252-644, Scott Harnish 230, and Don Miller 223 in the Pharma Plus League. In the Plaza Ladies Trios League Liesl Apgar hit 231, Liz McKissock 226, and Jane Inch 222. In the Tuesday Doubles League Dave Hanft rolled 226-600, Frank Fillimon 225, Jimmy Granato 215, and Dan Pridham 215-612. Jodi Belli shot 224, and Nancy Roberts 211 in the Monday Night Ladies League.

SPORTS REPORTER

January 18 - 24, 2012

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Jason Ciszewski 780
HOPELAWN, NJ Jason Ciszewski led the scoring in the Monday Just for Fun League firing games of 265-257-258 for a high series of 780. Anthony Martino shot 223-236656, Billy Smith 221, Wayne Bebert 205, and Stephanie Hoff 210.

Dan Clark 764

HOPELAWN, NJ Dan Clark topped the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic League firing games of 289-247-228 for a high series of 764. Glenn Mohr, Jr. rolled 253-257237-747, Dave Bishop 224-265247-736, David Smith 245-233256-734, Kevin Mal 257-214-255726, Gregg Mohr 243-215-267725, Jason Paro 236-268-214-718, Jeff Monteleone 267-226-225718, Walt Kronert 269-258-717, Anthony Bascone 256-257-200713, and Nick Guarneri 258-222233-713.

Bill Venezia 724

HOPELAWN, NJ Bill Venezia led the Atlantic City Trios pitching 218-273-233 for a high 724 set. Peter Mariello shot 217-258234-709, Mike Rodriguez 215267-681, Dana Marciante 262, Joseph Krupinski 210-212-210632, and Leo Mengel 245. In the Thursday Nite Mixed Andrew Smith shot 201-237-210648, Rollin E. Ball 234-236-632, Kurt Moszkowski 248-210-627, and Matt Cestone 236-217-621.

Scott Akalewicz 684

HOPELAWN, NJ Scott Akalewicz topped the scoring in the La Buona Pizza League firing games of 257-235 for a high series of 684. Warren Taureck rolled 245243-666, John Baginsky 233-233663, Joe Herber 233-233-650, Tom Dochych 206-257-646, Kristen Troutman 234, and Tom Schiavo 257-631. In the Nulty Knockers League Carole Morgan shot 267-631, and Alexa Lentini 216. Paul Harney rolled 237-216268-721, William G. Willard 209, and Daniel J. Willard 220 in the Tuesday Nite Trios League. Ed Auman shot 208-225-630, Pat Jones 225, and Ted Yeung 205 in the NJ Turnpike League.

Don M. Hellhake 662

HOPELAWN, NJ Don M. Hellhake led the scoring in the Thursday Mixed Nuts League firing games of 214-211-237 for a high series of 662. Rolando Vazquez shot 225235-644, Don E. Hellhake 219233-636, Mike Kennelly 246-620 and Kevin Kennelly 223.

Travis Tilley 773

HOPELAWN, NJ Travis Tilley led the Raritan Bay Men with games of 221-264-288 for a 773 high set. Joe Herber rolled 235-247-279761, Glenn Mohr, Jr. 269-280212-761, Mike Favor III 289-233236-758, Joey Weisenstein 256248-235-739, Evan Simon 241221-233-695, John Kertesz 279204-205-688, and Nelson F. Alves 215-223-232-670.

Vinnie Russo 661

HOPELAWN, NJ Vinnie Russo led the scoring in the Friday Nite Mixed League firing games of 214-221-226 for a high series of 661. Joe Thurston rolled 237-238657, Frank Testa 206-222-224652, Dan Karkowski 204-259650, and Barbara Woitowicz 234659.

Bill Smith 696

HOPELAWN, NJ Bill Smith led the scoring in the His & Hers League firing 209-254-233-696. John Vignola rolled 232-264680, Dennis Decrosta 256-225679, Shelly Jacques 247-231-650, Don Anione 216-226-639, and Linda Shafer 205-221-202-628.

John Halliday 726

HOPELAWN, NJ John Halliday led the Merck League tossing 236-278-212 for a 726. Tom Vickery rolled 236-224641, Jeff Roberts 246, and Robert McCracken 212.

Jose Medina 677

HOPELAWN, NJ Jose Medina led the scoring in the Garden State Mixed League firing games of 245-243 for a high series of 677. Doro Sperantzas hit 238-221651, Barry Bailey 223-226-642, Richard Bienvenue 235-215-632, Alberto Tadeo 230-237-631, Kathleen Pranio 224-616, and Nicole Melchior 224.

Jeff Monteleone 686

HOPELAWN, NJ Jeff Monteleone led the Academy Madness League firing games of 243-256 for a high series of 686. Tom Poulos rolled 211-245207-663, Greg Nagy 212-224622, Bonnie Desimone 220-209620, Dina Teal 237, Frank Viverito 202-257-612, and Cid Stentella 225-612.

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