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Vol. 72 No. 11 May 18 - 24, 2011 50 cents
Kevin Mahon Hit 300, Dave Hulsizer Rolled an 801 In Montvale Major League
By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE, NJ - Dave Hulsizer was high scorer in the Montvale Major League, bowling an 801 series on games of 278, 247 and 276. His great effort helped GDC Contracting edge Team Ram Rod, 17-13. High game of the evening belonged to Kevin Mahon, who rolled a 300. Kevin added games of 217 and 211, and Matt Rovetto bowled 256-249-224-729, leading North Jersey Turf & Trim to a 17.512.5 victory over GPs Restaurant. Rick Whitling bowled 269-203247-719 for GPs despite the defeat. Chris Arbegast fired a 792 series, on games of 278, 236 and 278, leading Rite Way to a 22-8 victory over Ricks Pro Shop. Joe Romanos 214-267-236-717 and Dave Spanos 246-277-703 helped Sole Savers defeat CZs Pro Shop, 19-11. John Rankins 222-265228-715 led Valley Tent Rental past The Game Zone, 18.5-11.5. Ralph Bernardo bowled 230-278701 followed by Ron DeLuca with 279-698, Ray Lavender 237692, Keith Krokus 257-689, Ken Demchak 290-689, Larry Toppin 258-682, Keith Lee 259-678, Bob Greenwood 238-677, Kevin Conroy 259-667, Jeff Schuster 246-666, Joe Cauwels 288-663, Forde Prigot 244-663, Tom Van Wort 257-661, Bob Balzarek 254659, Mike Funtsch 235-655, Mike Pasch 266-651 and Tom Piret 238-650.
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FARMINGDALE
Lukas Zito 288
FARMINGDALE, NY Lukas Zito rolled 288-769 in the Wednesday Early Mens League. Justin Hubash rolled 289, Ken Brown 278, Doc Branscum 717, and Mike Maisono 711. Clay Hunt rolled 278, Tony Caridi 713, and Eric Smyth 703.
H. Soedarmasto 277
FARMINGDALE, NY- Hari Soedarmasto fired 277-773 in the Friday Late Mixed League. Leanard Duran rolled 262 in the St. Martins Major League.
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Character is what you are. Reputation is often what people think you are. Right or wrong, reputation rates with character in importance, and sadly, an air of suspicion ruins on a par with proven guilt. In these areas many sports are at a low ebb these days, some deservedly so. No longer is there automatic hero worship. There is questioning. The fans who part with their hard earned, ever increasing ticket and expense costs to attend sporting events aren't happy when players go on strike. They find little room for sympathy for the players who complain about lack of freedom and other assorted problems when that player is slaving along earning more money in a few years than the paying fan make in a lifetime. Sportswriters are more apt to cut into the guts of super stars. The biggest news on many days is the status of law suits, and what athlete or former athlete was picked up on drug charges, or use enhancers, theft or abuse charges and the bending, breaking of rules from lower amateur ranks to the highest pro levels. Many stories are blown way out of proportion, but much of the dirt or tarnish is revealed as well as the glow and shine. Some in the media would rather chop than create, insult than inspire, reveal than revere. That is good and bad, good because it puts sports in a more proper perspective, bad because it can tear down too much with too little fact. If an individual, organization, business or sport loses the public confidence, it could mean trouble. Many sports are down in many ways for many reasons. So is bowling, but the number of participants in organized play and tournaments is still impressive and one of the wonders of the sports world. We need more attention to membership groups, youth activities, more support of pros, particularly women, who have and can be bowling's role models.
Bowling must constantly fight to keep its character and enhance its reputation, based on fact and history. There are problems in bowling, many bowlers who bowl less to many who used to bowl. Theres still sandbagging, improper lane conditioning, the age old problem of exposure, and constant need of education to the general public, and to all bowlers. But-there are no simple solutions to complicated problems. Most non-bowling publishers, editors, sports editors, and writers know a little about bowling, but can usually find reasons not to give bowling much space, particularly in these times when space is difficult to gain. I've found that oddly, there is no dearth of space or TV or Radio time when things such as soakers, crucial gutter balls, broken trophies, artificial high scores, extremely low scores and the like are discussed. The negative is accentuated, but I must admit, in defense of the media, it seems to be what the public wants, and not just in bowling. Bowling may have some problems, but compared to most sports, is Mr. & Mrs. Clean, high up in character and reputation. The problems will be worked out simply because they must be. Bowling people must relay confidence in the sport, and to gain more confidence in people out of the sport. Every segment of bowling must share a little of the load. Leaders may be able to show the way, but bowlers and officials are the key. Be proud of the sport. Defend it when it is unfairly maligned. Complain, politely and with facts, to TV, newspapers, sponsors, and even government when you feel a wrong has been done The people determine the character and reputation of a nation. Bowlers can do the same for their sport and are bigger than they may think they are---well, most of them are, or can be.
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SPORTS REPORTER 12 USBC Youth Bowlers Receive Gift For Life Scholarships
ARLINGTON, Texas The United States Bowling Congress has awarded $1,000 college scholarships to 12 USBC Youth members through the USBC Gift For Life Scholarships program. Each year, Gift For Life Scholarships are given to USBC Youth members who need financial assistance to obtain a college education. High school students with a GPA of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale) who could demonstrate financial need were encouraged to apply. Recipients were selected by a committee of USBC staff members. This is a way the sport of bowling can help families facing the rising cost of college, USBC Executive Director Stu Upson said. These young people want to go to college, and USBC is proud the Gift For Life Scholarship will help them to pursue their dreams. The USBC Gift For Life scholarship recipients for 2011:
Brandon Bayer, Dodge, Neb. Travis Brinkley,Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Katryn Comeau, Vancouver, Wash. Briana Cubito, Green Bay, Wis. Ellery Gainza, Winter Park, Fla. Evan Graveel, South Bend, Ind. Eric Hayes, LeRoy, N.Y. Alyssa Hesse, Hicksville, N.Y. Jessica Janczewski, Crabtree, Pa. Nathaniel Reid, Greenville, N.C. Amanda Szczerba, Chicago Marissa Spencer, Yorktown, Va.
In honor of the 9/11 heroes, each year two of the Gift For Life Scholarships are reserved for children of fire department, emergency rescue or police personnel. Bayers father is assistant fire chief for the Dodge Volunteer Fire Department and Gainzas father is battalion chief for Orange County Fire Rescue. To learn more about scholarship opportunities for youth bowlers, visit: BOWL.com/scholarships.
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Charles Conte, Jr., Corey Caeti, Chelo Cabrera Hit 300 At Brunswick Zone Belleville
BELLEVILLE, NJ Charles Conte, Jr., Corey Caeti, and Chelo Cabrera each blasted a 300 game in the Anytime Fitness League at Brunswick Zone Belleville Lanes. Scott Hild rolled 258-299, and Jose Bermudez 268-288-265-821.
SPORTS REPORTER Larry Diebner 764 at Montvale Lanes Rhino Page Receives MONTVALE, NJ - Larry Diebner fired scores of 248-248-268 for a 764 PBA Golden Parachute Summer
6 series to lead all scoring in the Thursday Nite Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Diebner was joined by Jim Bandy 247-718, Chris Arbegast 267-705, and Ed McAuliffe 268-701 to help power Nautilus Pools to a 19-9 winning night. Eric Honor tossed 245-725, Joe Truchan 248-722, Mark Plowman 244711, Pete Kaplan 243-705, Jimmy Rivers 255-703, Mike Pasch 251-701, and Rich Naclerio 257-700.
Classic League
Rhino Page of Dade City, Fla., has been granted the PBA Commissioners Golden Parachute exemption for next season. Page, a three-time PBA Tour title winner and the 2007-08 PBA Rookie of the Year, failed to earn an exemption through the competition points list during the 201011 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season. The Golden Parachute is a one-time exemption granted to a player who fails to qualify during the previous season.
Ed Bakelaar 720
At Parkway Lanes
Elmwood Park, NJ Ed Bakelaar led the Wednesday Teterboro Bowling League at Parkway Lanes firing games of 237-257226 for a high 720 series. Ed Bakelaar Jr hit 239-690, Daniel Gerardi 268-687, Steve Semancik 268-687, Rob Byrd 245-687, Rob Roman 238-675, Leon Kozlowski 230-673, Dave Irwin 239-665, Jim Viola 279-664, David Friedhoff 237-664 and Joe Brulato 238-662.
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Tyrone Wall 723
ROCKAWAY, NJ Tyrone Wall led the scoring in the Spanish American Mixed League firing a 265 game for a high series of 723. Matt Svoboda hit 248-675, Robert Soto 244, and Dennis Harris 635.
ROCKAWAY, NJ - In the Thursday Nite Mixed League Crabby Brown rolled 226-647, Tami Mehesy 245-632, Joe Gibson 223, John Sanroman 215, and Steven Petersen 214-605. Joseph Kleczynski hit 228-608, and Jack Cook 190. John Petziner rolled 235-654, Joe Blahovec and Bill Mott 214 in the Friday Tri Mixed League. Damian Garrett shot 228, Ed Galuska 225-642, and Jimmy Westergaard 223 in the Ball Busters League.
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