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Jason Maulbeck 300 at Plaza

Sean Rash Wins PBA Tournament of ChampionsBy Bill Vint - PBA

Jim Ketterer Hit 806 at Holiday

Brian Ricciardi Hit 815 at T-Bowl

HOPELAWN, NJ Ken

Horvath rolled a 300 game while

contesting in the Middlesex

County Classic League at Majestic

Lanes.

Richard Russo shot 280-279-

751, Ed Hayes, Jr. 208-267-275-

750, Nick Guarneri 234-227-289-

750, Rocco Fortunao 204-268-

267-739, Andy Poludura 249-258-

232-739, Joe Herber 257-246-

235-735, Eric Oppenheim 237-

278-220-735, and Glenn Mohr, Jr.

279-224-211-714.

OAKLAND, NJ - March 22ndwas a special night for Jim

Ketterer. While bowling in the

Thursday Nite Late Men's League

at Holiday Bowl Jim opened the

competition with a 300 game. It

was the 14th perfect score of his

career. But Jim's night was not

over yet. He had an average 2nd

game with a 216 but his 3rd gamewas another gem. After starting

out with a solid 10 pin and spare,

Jim went on to throw 11 strikes in

a row to finish with a 290 and an

806 series. This was Jim's 2nd 800

of his career and he beat his previ-

ous high series by 4 pins.

MADISON, NJ- Jason

Maulbeck blasted a 300 game in

the CMIL League, along with a

high series of 771.

Margaret Byrne hit 246, and

Jennifer Dunklin 631.

In the Monday Night Ladies

League Lori Pucek rolled 206,

Nancy Roberts 202, and Carolyn

Paddock 201.

Dave Hulsizer 815 in Montvale MajorBy Joe Rizzi

MONTVALE Dave Hulsizer led all scorers in the

Montvale Major League, rolling an 815 series on

games of 267, 269 and 279. His fine effort led GDC

Contracting to an easy 32-1 victory. Rocky Durocher

added 236-695 and Tony Mascio 269-684 for the

winning team.

Tom Van Wort bowled a 752 series on games of

268, 225 and 259, leading Rite Way to a 27-6 rout

over Bergen Batting Center. Mike Folchi added 233-

233-237-703 for Rite Way.

John Rankin's 258-243-235-736 and Mike

Rovetto's 213-226-290-729 helped Valley Tent

Rental defeat Rick's Pro Shop I, 22-11.

Rick's Guevarra posted 278-226-204-708 followed

by Alex Protin 255-238-210-703, Adrian Lawson

214-221-265-700, Bob Greenwood 237-697, Joe

Alfano 250-696, Ralph Bernardo 248-695, Keith Lee

278-695, Mike Wuhrman 268-693, Justin Hawkins

269-693, Larry Toppin 256-693, Rick Whitling 240-

693, Mike Pasch 245-690, Jun Roldan 248-690, Toto

Roldan 248-681, Jason Tenorio 228-676, Ken

Demchak 245-675, Chris Trembath 243-672, Ramil

Caburnay 244-664 and Bob Balzarek 245-661.

Michael Malagreca 300 at Rabs

NO. ARLINGTON, NJ Brian

Ricciardi topped the scoring in the

Knights of Pythias League at T-

Bowl II firing games of 236, 290

and 289 for a session high seriesof 815.

Chris Pagano rolled 254-727,

Mario Pietrobono 276-727, Mihai

Cirstea 265, Ed ONeill 259, Marc

Martorano 258, Dave Herman

257, and John Calcante and RobGilbert 255.

Wally Casola 812 at FairlawnBy Steve Nitch

FAIR LAWN, NJ Wally

Casola took high series honors

rolling in the Friday Night Scratch

League at Fair Lawn Brunswick

Lanes tossing games of 278, 279

and 255 to finish with an 812

series. Loucas Georgiou was run-

ner-up with an impressive 768 on

games of 246, 268, 254. Henry

Carlos was right behind with a 763

on games of 246, 259, and 258.

Adam Concepcion tossed 239-

256-236-731, Felix Perez 244-

202-278-724, Edwin Diaz 276-

213-216-705, Other mentionable

scores rolled by Karl Kalogera

289, Jerry Boggi 258-241, Matt

Liss 256, Dave Naugle 237-279.

LAS VEGAS Sean Rash of Montgomery, Ill., won

the PBA Tournament of Champions at Red Rock

Lanes, ending a five-year, 14-tournament television

drought with a 239-205 victory over Ryan Ciminelli of

Cheektowaga, N.Y.

Rash, who hadnt won a title since the 2007 United

States Bowling Congress Masters, started the title

match with four strikes and bowled an almost error-

free game to win the $80,000 first prize and the fifth

title of his career.

This one ranks right up there with the most impor-

tant titles Ive ever won, Rash said. Your first title is

always special, and so is your first major, but this tour-

nament is special because everyone who bowls in it is

a champion. The other guys in the finals are all great

young players.

The biggest thing is learning from your failures. I

learned that a long time ago, and Ive worked hard to

overcome my mistakes, the 29-year-old said. The

great thing about winning a title like this is were all

family out here. Every other player wants the other guyto succeed. It really feels good.

With his title, Rash also inserted himself into the

PBA Player of the Year chase. He unofficially led the

Tour in earnings, average and competition points while

finishing in the top 10 in 11 of 14 tournaments.

Ciminelli had nothing but praise for Rashs perform-

ance after eliminating two PBA Player of the Year can-

didates in his first two matches.

Im disappointed I didnt win, but Sean bowled a

great game. He earned it, Ciminelli said. Getting to

the title match was another step in my career. I won by

far the biggest check Ive ever gotten ($40,000), I qual-

ified for the Japan Cup and Ill get to bowl in the PBA

Summer Series, so it was a big week for me.

In the semifinal match, Ciminelli missed a 7 pin in

the first frame but raced away to a 257-223 victory

over Australias Jason Belmonte, striking on nine of

his next 10 shots. Belmonte couldnt solve the right

lane until the 10th frame and by then it was too late.Belmonte came into the finals with three victories dur-

ing the 2011-12 PBA Tour season and was considered

a leading contender in the PBA Player of the Year race.

In the opening match, Ciminelli defeated another

Player of the Year contender, Mike Fagan of Dallas,

190-182, in a mistake-filled match. Fagan opened in

three of his first five frames before rallying with a late

turkey. Ciminelli also survived a pair of unconverted

splits, throwing the first string of three strikes in the

match to protect his slim lead and converting a 7 pin in

the 10th frame to lock up the win. Fagan had won a

pair of 2011-12 titles including the United States

Bowling Congress Masters, one of the PBA Tours

four major championships.

With Ciminellis loss, the PBA Tour completed its first

season since 1962 without a left-handed title winner.

PBA Photo

Sean Rash is Champion of Champions ending a

five-year drought with a 239-205 win.

Ken Horvath 300 at Majestic

STATEN ISLAND, NY

Michael Malagreca, Sr. blasted a

300, along with a 246 for a 756

series in the Tom McGuire Senior

Mens League at Rabs Country

Lanes.

Tom Magrone shot 247-280-

258-785, Tommy Dinardo, Jr. 258-

707, Joe Valente 247-706, James

Cartledge 259-679, Sammy

Hernandez 243-678, and Chris

DiLauro 245-671.


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MAPLE LANES

HIGHLIGHTSMen:

John Grable 298/687

Peter Radioli 290/745

Randall Wilson 290/737

Steve Laurelli 289/711

Chris Merola 279/718

Women:

Kayla Stavrou 245/616

Mindy Joseph 244/633

Nicole Candela 243/672

Bonny Feliciano 234/627

Vanessa Bobe 226/614

Joan Mesiti 226/638Gillian Clarke 225/615

Youth:

Teens:

Michael Martell 279/727

Steve Aiello Jr. 267/681

Gary Pacheco 266/642

Gabriel Vazquez 241/624

Joseph Romano 213/577

Alexandra Shock 210/589

Christina Kaye 201/547

Joseph Trapani 184/504

Kyle Leahy 166/401

Juniors:

Lawrence Bianco 166/398

Jaclyn Bianco 165/432

Brooklyn Wheeler 152/342

Nicolette Cangro 114/318

AT PLAZAMitch Weinberg 738MADISON, NJ Mitch Weinberg

led the scoring in the CMIL

League firing a 279 game for a

high series of 738.

Jennifer Dunklin hit 231.

In the MC Police & Fire League

Matt Mucci rolled 258, Dan

Pridham 247-651, Bill Granata

237, and David Lee 650.

Dan Pridham 731MADISON, NJ Dan Pridham

led the scoring in the Tuesday 400

Doubles League firing a 274 gamefor a high series of 731.

Dave Hanft shot 255-653, Mike

Potter 237, and Donny Prisco 610.

In the Monday Night Ladies

League Lori Pucek shot 225-607,

and Jodi Belli 203.

Joe Fosko rolled 222, Ron

Kazpenik 221, Joe Paino, Russ

White, and Rich Kersted each

tossed a 213 and Linda Adams hit

206 in the Pharma Plus League.

Dave Hulsizer 774 in Montvale MajorBy Joe Rizzi

MONTVALE Dave Hulsizer continued his great bowling, leading all

scorers for the second straight Tuesday in the Montvale Major League,

rolling a 774 series on games of 257, 279 and 238. His fine effort led

GDC Contracting to a 20.5-12.5 victory over BuddiesProShop.com.

Rocky Durocher added 208-256-256-720 for the winning team. Larry

Toppin bowled 201-265-248-705 for Buddies.

Justin Hawkins rolled 255-243-255-753 and John Rankin 257-226-

246-729, leading first-place Valley Tent Rental to a 23.5-9.5 victory over

CZ's Pro Shop. Ron DeLuca bowled 224-237-247-708 for CZ's despite

the defeat.

Jun Roldan's 269-247-228-744 powered Rick's Pro Shop II past Rick's

Pro Shop I, 19-14. Jason Tenorio and Rick Guevarra led Rick's Pro Shop

I with 257-235-247-739 and 232-243-238-713, respectively. Toto

Roldan's 278-269-726 and Tom Flynn's 260-255-706 helped 12-In-A-

Row Pro Shop rout DFWTOM, 25.5-7.5.Dennis O'Flaherty bowled 226-247244-717, Bob Higgins 227-257-

229-713, Kevin Conroy 290-233-705, Carl Garcia 278-684, Alan

Fernand 267-677, Jeff Rovetto 246-675, Mike Rovetto 246-672, Mike

Wuhrman 253-671, Mike Pasch 231-670, Chuck Ontal 240-670, Bob

Greenwood 245-663, Joe Alfano 248-660, Keith Lee 237-658, Rick

Whitling 232-656 and Brian Masincup 247-653.

Friday Tri-Mixed: Geno McCroy 197-502, Fren Driver 190-547,

Jerry Szekula Jr. 180 game, Deb Montgomery 202-554, Michelle halko

170-453.

Spanish American Mixed: Jason Dominguez 275-733, Benny

Nieves 250-673, Eddie Acevedo 247-673, Maria Marrero-Kirc 149-413.

Junior Leagues

Sizzlin Strikers: Nicholas Theis 197-435, Benjamin Cruz 163-428,

Ben Miller 158-427, Aaron Wasilas 133 game, Emma Thies 146-405Weekend Warriors: Tyler Bott 191-538, Mary Wright 179-405,

Emma Wright 149-435, Carlyssa Leigh 142-377.

Gutter Busters (2 games): Andrew Bassett 96-189, Marek Kazik 89-

172, Chelsey Cruz 81-154.

Tim Dunn, Reno Gazette-Journal photo

RENO, Nev. - The 2012 United States Bowling Congress Women's

Championships kicked off with a bang last Saturday as the first of more than

30,000 bowlers took to the lanes at the National Bowling Stadium.

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Chairman of the Board

Dwight Dortch and local and bowling-industry dignitaries helped welcome

the participants and their guests back to The Biggest Little City in the World.

The festivities featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the traditional Mass

Ball Shot and live entertainment, which included "The Man in the Mirror,"

a theatrical tribute to the music of Michael Jackson. The show will be run-

ning at Eldorado Hotel Casino throughout the duration of the USBC

Women's Championships.

The opening squad saw 74 teams make their way down Center Aisle to

usher in the 2012 event, which will run for 86 consecutive days, concluding

July 8. During that time, more than 6,100 five-player teams will compete in

the 93rd running of the world's largest participatory sporting event for

women.USBC Hall of Famer Flora Mitchell, who made her 50th Women's

Championships appearance on Sunday, rolled out the ceremonial first ball.

The bowlers then participated in the Mass Ball Shot Ceremony, and 74

bowling balls simultaneously rolling toward the pins signified the official

start of the tournament.

The Women's Championships is making its record seventh appearance in

Reno, with six of those being held at the 78-lane Stadium.

The Women's Championships includes three average-based divisions and

a 100-percent handicap format. The divisions are: Diamond, for bowlers

with averages of 180 and above (handicap is based on 220); Ruby, for aver-

ages of 150-179 (handicap based on 180) and Sapphire, for averages of 149

and below (handicap based on 150). Prizes also will be awarded for the top

overall scratch scores.

2012 USBC Womens Championships

Underway in RenoBy Aaron Smith - USBC


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April 25 - May 1, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 3

BPAA Net News

Mike Aiellos 710 at Parkway LanesElmwood Park, NJ Mike Aiellos led all pin attackers with scores of

247-234-229 for a strong 710 series to lead the Wednesday, Teterboro

Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes.

Dave Irwin rolled 256-705, Matt Dunning 245-694, Ed Bakelaar Sr

278-688, Jan Dul 257-680, Doug Weiler 248-673, Steve Semancik 247-

672, Mike Semancik Jr 240-669, Rob Roman 245-667, Dave Begosh

277-666, Mark Marton 238-657 and Eddie Rojas 244-657.

In a dramatic race to the finish and with thousands of fan votesBritney Spears has been named the 2012 Celebrity Bowling Hall

of Fame champion and will be inducted into the International

Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Spears bowled over a num-

ber of fellow celebrities and pop icons including, Hulk Hogan,

Drake and LeBron James, before finally taking down Christina

Aguilera the final round of competition to be crowned champi-

on.

Jeff Bridges (a.k.a. "The Dude" in The Big Lebowski) will also

be honored as an inductee for winning the "Legacy" portion of

the bracket for defeating rival bowling icon Bill Murray (a.k.a.

"Ernie McCracken" from Kingpin). For more information, check

out the Scoresheet Blog on www.gobowling.com.

HACKENSACK, NJ - Taking cues from their

celebrated senior sisters, Lyndhurst s Jordan

Lopez and DePauls Joe Malyack, both freshmen,

rose to the occasion in leading their teams to North

Jersey sectional titles. Jordan rapped out a state-

qualifying 278-675 in North 1-A sectional play at

Bowler City to lead Bergen County Group 1-2

champ Lyndhurst to the Group 1 sectional crown

and Joe went one better, winning the North 1-B

individual title at T-Bowl with 263-663, in pro-

pell ing DePaul to the North 1-B Group 2 crown.

Their older siblings, Lexus Lopez and Colette

Malyack, North Jersey Girl Bowler of the Year

candidates, contributed as well, both averaging

better than 200 in their three-game sets. The 1-A

individual title went to Don Boscos Vince

Siekierski who bombarded the maples with a

scorching 753 set. The top two teams in each of

the four Groups along with the nine best individual

performers in both the 1 -A and 1-B sectional com-

peti tion advance.

Freshmen Lead Lyndhurst, DePaul to North Jersey TitlesBy Vince Albrecht


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PIN POUNDING

AT PLAZAVictor Pitra 267MADISON, NJ Victor Pitra

led the Livingston Business Mens

League firing a high game of 267.

Mike DAries and Paul

Demyanovich rolled 236, and Tom

Klein 636.

In the Tuesday Doubles League

Donny Prisco rolled 232-652,

Dave Hanft 227, Joe Fosko 226,

Mark Masucci 636, and Dan

Pridham 615.

In the Monday Seniors: Michael Sala 225,606, Ray Wilson 212, Rich

Jones 205.

In the Monday LIA: Richie Visconti 278, Chris Liotta 266,670, Darren

Thomas 254, Nick Marchelos 249, Jen Zappolo 257, Alice Debbie 206,

Joanne Perry 215, Joseph Morreale 266, Chris Schnepp 265, Peter

Taormina 260.

In the Tuesday Early Birds Emily Socolow 223,623, Regina Sander

220, Denise Exner 213, Jamie Olson 210.

In the Tuesday BK Sweeneys: Mike Gregorio 289-267, Joe

McLaughlin 269,247,736,, Bill Hammond 255, Dan Hastings 247, Jeff

In the Saturday K of C: Dean Halverson 245, Joe Rogers 236.Miller

246.

SOUTH LEVITTOWN LANES

GO BOWL


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AT RABSCarl Pratt 707

STATEN ISLAND, NY Carl

Pratt led the scoring in the Tom

McGuire Senior Mens League fir-

ing 246-276 for a high series of

707.

Jim Slein rolled 258-265-705, Joe

Carlo 256-711, Kent Grzelzka 279,

Tom Nolan 245-702, Mark Frezza

243, and Thomas Wykle 244.

Ann M. Rubilotta 652

STATEN ISLAND, NY Ann

Marie Rubilotta led the scoring in

the Tuesday Early Birds Leaguefiring games of 234-224 for a high

series of 652.

Louise Proscia shto 09, Michele

Spaan 205, Laura Haring 207.

Tuesday Early 5 Man

The High Scratch game for this league was 263 bowled by Joe

Damico , Charles Worth Tom Twist and Joe leardo Jr 258 Dennis Richie

257, Kevin Easton 256, Dante Lyer256, Toto Jowono,242,255. Bob

Simone , Cory Czechowiski,247, Tom Twist 246, Jason Rybak, 245,

Jermey Rybak, Kevin Easton, Ed Lisi 243, Rich Pero Jr240, Bill Clayton

238 , Fred O Callaghan237, John rebecky 235. Scratch High Series goes

to TaDah Tom Twist 731, Toto Jowono 730 Char les 726.

St Misfits

Gary pelican came up with the high score in this league with his 255,

Mike Roman had two nice games 235,222, Cory Sherman 221, Carl

Strunk 220, Billy Johnson & Shirley Taylor 208.

Adult Jr.

The Adults: Jeff Di Domenico 246-214, Rich Kanski 244,211, Scott

Rysz 203, Mike Perez Sr 200.

The Jrs: Alex Consulmagno 180-168-163, Frank Coste 195 Jade

Seegers 153,141 126. Tyler Murray 162.

AT WALLINGTON LANESBy Gloria Volpe

Tom Kaynak 774 in OLVBy Al Smetana

WAYNE, NJ Tom Kaynak was heavy hitter in the Our Lady of the

Valley Mens Bowling League at T-Bowl II rolling games of 279 and

259 on the way to a session high 774 series.

Mike Vigorita rolled 269-716, Randy Klein 278-717, Mark Galliano

241-664, Jeff Dudas 235-643, Rich Shanley 228-637, Dave VanHarken

228-600, and Ben Bucaro 214-599.


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RVC LANESCUSTOM THUMBZ DOUBLES

Antoine Sinclair & Quentin

Collins shared the spotlight with

perf ect 300 games each wi th a

279 and an 815 for Quentin! 280

for Chris Barbaro; 279s for Tom

Riccobono and Eddie

Sakyiamma; Ray Brooks with a

276; a pair of 267s from Michael

Ramirez and Joe Austin;

From the Women Nadine

Williams-Clory shot a 269, 224

and 202; 266, 247 and 225

from Edith Davis with a 738

series; Audrey Singleton gave us

a 246 and 243


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Steve Venito 794HOPELAWN, NJ Steve Venito

led the scoring in the Family

League firing games of 248-257-

289 for a high series of 794.

Robert Krimin rolled 242-236-

289-767, Rocco Fortunato 215-

219-215-649, Chet Gurbisz 203-

226-605, Alexa Venito 227,

Benjamin Boborwski 230,

Anthony Angotti 218, and Bobby

Krimin 214.

Aaron Williams 751HOPELAWN, NJ Aaron

Williams led the scoring in theSunday Nite Mixed League firing

games of 225-270-256 for a high

series of 751.

Lauro Perez rolled 203-276-214-

693, Robert Krimin 216-258-209-

683, Alex Ramos 219-278-678,

Cid Stentella 245-220-203-668,

and Miek Acevedo 205-233-214-

652.

Joe Thurston 706HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Thurston

led the Friday Nite Mixed pitching

237-211-258 for a high 706 series.

Frank Testa rolled 216-267-669,

Vinnie Russo 212-217-219-648,

Kenny Anderson 217-225-206-

648, Dave Rezes 245-210-647,and Kevin Eccleston 259-637.

Don Anione 673HOPELAWN, NJ - Don Anione

topped the His & Hers League fir-

ing 216-227-230 for a 673 high

series.

Michael Holocka rolled 269-643,

Carmine Latin 267-202-622, John

Vignola 228, and Bonnie

DeSimone 212.

In the Avenel Youth League Tom

Sharfetz rolled 223-237-621,

Jordan Rey 203-227-616, Anthony

Ruiz 224-203-615, Mark Scotto

DiVetta 221, and Rowan Wyatt

posted a 205 game.

Bill Pope 666HOPELAWN, NJ - Bill Pope

paced the scoring in the Friends &

Family League with games of

233-245 for a 666 high series.

Bill Martino rolled 212-231-642,

Phil Gessner 204-234-609, and

Lou San Jose 209-228-607.

Ryan Flessner 654HOPELAWN, NJ Ryan Flessner

led the scoring in the Merck

League firing games of 204-279

for a high series of 654.

John Halliday rolled 202-222-

613, and Robert McCracken 224.

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Joe Grossi 671HOPELAWN, NJ Joe Grossi led

the Knights of Columbus firing

games of 256-224 for a high 671.

Cid Stentella shot 225-211-625,

Mark Makwinski 202-217-615,

and Joe Vollmuth 205-216-610.

Joe Herber 665HOPELAWN, NJ Joe Herber led

the la Buona Pizza League firing

202-278 for a high series of 665.

Jennifer Caval shot 287-664,

Ronald Rosario 253-267-656 and

Kristen Troutman 235.

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