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Vol. 78 No. 51 February 21 - 27, 2018 25 cents
Wes Malott Extends PBA King of Bowling Reign Dwight Flowers Hammered 300
With 2-0 Best-of-Three Match Win Over Jason Belmonte At Maple Lanes RVC
FAIRLAWN, Ohio - Ten-time ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - at Maple Lanes RVC.
PBA Tour winner and former Dwight Flowers blasted a 300 Ed Frontera shot 279, Mel Brown
PBA Player of the Year Wes game for a high series of 694 in and Robert Young 246, and Stan
Malott successfully defended his the Wednesday AM Trios League Rosadio 241.
PBA King of Bowling crown for
the eighth time by defeating chal-
lenger four-time PBA Player of Michael Mirabile 300 at Coram Lanes
the Year Jason Belmonte 2-0 in a CORAM, NY - Michael Mirabile High School League recently at
best-of-three game match at AMF took center stage wen he blasted a Coram Country Lanes..
Riviera Lanes. 300 game in the Junior Bowlers
The kick-off to the PBA
Tournament of Champions, Derek Smith 300 at Majestic Lanes
which begins Wednesday with HOPELAWN, NJ - Derek Smith Bill Dillon shot 253-249-225-
first round qualifying, was the earned top honors in the San 727, David Franczak 225-268-
first-ever PBA event streamed via Remo Open 4 League blasting 215-708, Joe Leandro 236-269-
Facebook Live. games of 247-300-234 for a high 696, and Mike Orak 235-248-210-
After winning the first game, series of 781. 693.
250-213, Malott came through PBA photo
with a clutch 10th-frame per- King Wes Malott with Jason Belmonte Joe Brulato 300 at Parkway Lanes
formance in the second game another game.” King of Bowling challenge in Elmwood Park, NJ – Joe Brulato Mike DeFrancesco rolled 267-
throwing three consecutive After the second strike in the 2009, Malott has successfully found perfection in a 300 game 755, Joe Puccio Sr. 256-742,
strikes to beat Belmonte 227-225. 10th, Malott made a concerted defended his crown with wins while rolling in the Wednesday, James Viola 279-739, Mike
Belmonte, who finished the game effort to get into a positive mind- bowling against Chris Barnes, Teterboro Bowling League, at Semancik Jr 248-712 and Paul
first, threw the first two strikes in set for the final shot. Patrick Allen, Walter Ray Parkway Lanes and finished with Stuart 266-706 round out the list
the 10th but left the 2-8 on his “I’ve been in those situations Williams Jr., Rhino Page, Parker a 737 series. of high scorers for the night.
final ball leaving the door open where when you need eight or Bohn III, EJ Tackett and
for Malott. nine (pins) to win you throw it Belmonte in a trios challenge and
“Anytime you can throw three away with a six or seven count,” most recently, Tommy Jones.
Terrence Taylor 300-825 at Jib Lanes
strikes in the 10th to win it really he said. “I cleared my mind of Belmonte was chosen as FLUSHING, NY - Terrence 298-791, Brian Hunter 268-217-
makes the win more satisfying,” any negative thoughts and didn’t Malott’s opponent by fan voting Taylor earned top honors in the 236-721, Twone Williams 226-
said Malott. “Bowling against a take a lot of time on the approach. from a list of TOC champions on Friends and Family League blast- 258-227-711, Mark Hinds 258-
great player like Jason I felt I had I just focused on making the best pba.com. The three other finalists ing games of 279-246-300 for a 243-212-713, and Ken Shaw 246-
to get it done right then and there. possible shot.” in the voting were Barnes, Pete high series of 825. 248-216-710.
I didn’t feel good about it going Since winning the inaugural Weber and Norm Duke. Curtis Hetmeyer shot 247-246-
Three Candidates Slated for USBC Board Election, Eight Legislative Proposals to be Decided
ARLINGTON, Texas – Three candidates have been slat- with Dennis Hacker of Perryville, Missouri, for the three Jost, first elected by delegates in 2012, seeks her third
ed for the three open positions on the United States open spots on the USBC Board. The USBC Nominating term on the USBC board. She has served on the
Bowling Congress Board of Directors and eight legisla- Committee can slate up to two candidates for each open Nominating, Strategic Planning, Executive Director and
tive proposals will be determined by delegates to the board position. Board Evaluation, Association Outreach, and Awards and
2018 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting, which will Daryman seeks his second term to the USBC Board. He Recognition committees, and currently serves on the
take place April 23-26 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, was elected by delegates in 2015 and has served on the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) board. She is a Health
Nevada. USBC Nominating, Legal and Legislative, and National Services Analysis Program Manager for the Department
Current USBC board members Jay Daryman of York, Policy committees. He is a Maintenance Support of Labor and Industries.
Pennsylvania, and Karen Jost of Tumwater, Washington, Specialist for Exelon Nuclear, where he has worked since
were slated by the USBC Nominating Committee along 1980. See USBC page 2
2 SPORTS REPORTER February 21 - 27, 2018
Women’s Championships takes place AT MAPLE USBC
in Cincinnati in 2024 LANES RVC Continued from Page 1
ARLINGTON, Texas – Western Bowl Strike and Spare will be the host Hacker, who seeks his first term on the USBC Board, currently
center when the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Paul Smith 280-792 serves on the Missouri State USBC and Cape Girardeau USBC
Championships takes place in Cincinnati. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - boards. He is the director of research for Pinnacle Research Group,
The Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau teamed with Paul Smith topped the scoring in an independent full-service market research firm.
Western Bowl for the winning proposal to bring the annual tournament the Friday Night Mixed League The eight proposed amendments to be voted on by delegates are
to Cincinnati for third time. Western Bowl has 68 lanes for competition. blasting games of 280-265-247 for two proposed changes to league rules, three proposals for tournament
“To bring an event with such a rich history to Cincinnati is a tremen- a high series of 792. rules changes and three bylaws proposals. League and tournament
dous opportunity, and Western Bowl Strike and Spare will be a great Joe DiRe rolled 269, John rules will require a majority vote to pass, while bylaws proposals
venue,” said Mike Laatsch, interim president and CEO for the Hodge, Dad DiGirolamo, and require two-thirds votes for adoption.
Cincinnati USA CVB. “Cincinnati has so much to offer bowlers dur- David Lake 267, and John La Bau Among the notable proposals is a change to national bylaws that
ing their time in our city, and we’re looking forward to working with 262. would make terms for the USBC president and vice president
the USBC and the team at Western Bowl to create an exciting and become two-year terms with a limit of one term. Currently, the pres-
memorable experience.” Keith Benenati 280 ident and vice president are elected by board members for one-year
The USBC Women's Championships is the world's largest annual ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - terms and are limited to three terms in those positions. Also, a new
participatory sporting event for women. More than 16,000 bowlers Keith Benenati fired a high game tournament rule has been proposed that would require all tournament
compete each year, and along with family and friends provide a major of 280 in the Wednesday Night managers to be members of USBC.
economic boost to the host community. Mixed League. Voting on legislative proposals and the USBC Board elections will
“We are moving around the country again, and from 2019-2024 we Peter Conway rolled 278, Willie take place Thursday, April 26, during the USBC Annual Meeting.
will visit Wichita, Las Vegas, Chicago, Reno and, now, Cincinnati,” Fessler 277-276-748, John Additional candidates for the USBC Board may run from the floor if
USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy said. “Cincinnati is a great Capobiano 267, and Mario Parano they provide notice of their candidacy to the committee by March 27.
bowling town and will deliver an incredible experience for our 256. Go to BOWL.com/Convention for the Nomination from the Floor
bowlers.” form. Biographies of the slated candidates soon will be available.
The first Women’s Championships was held in 1916 in St. Louis and Ettore Turilli 278 Go to BOWL.com/Convention for the complete list of proposed
eight teams took part. Cincinnati was the second host city of the sto- ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - amendments and more information about the USBC Convention.
ried event, which took place at the Cincinnati Armory in 1918. It Ettore Turillo led the scoring in
would return to Cincinnati in 1938, when Cressler Bowling Palace the Tuesday Late Men’s League
played host to 741 teams. rolling a high game of 278.
SHIRLEY GARMS, USBC HALL OF
The event will head to Reno, Nevada, in 2018, and then will cele- Steve Lella shot 277, both Phil FAME MEMBER, DIES AT AGE 94
brate its 100th edition in 2019 when the tournament takes place in Bruno, Jr and Dave Goldman 269,
ARLINGTON, Texas – Shirley Garms, a United States Bowling
Wichita, Kansas. The tournament will visit Las Vegas (2020), Addison, both Jim Carey and Chris Widmer Congress Hall of Fame member from Island Lake, Illinois, died
Illinois (2021), Reno (2022) and Las Vegas (2023) before reaching 268, and Joe LaSpina 266. January 24. She was 94.
Cincinnati. Inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame in 1971 for Superior
Go to BOWL.com/WomensChamp to learn more about the Women’s John LaBau Jr. 268 Performance, Garms was one of the top bowlers in the nation during
Championships. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the 1960s. She was named the Bowling Writers Association of
Sports Reporter
the Thursday El Cheapo Mixed America (BWAA) Woman Bowler of the Year in 1961 and 1962.
League John La Bau Jr rolled 268, In 1962, she captured the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of
Joe Rolston 225, and Robert America (BPAA) Women’s All-Star, which is now the U.S. Women’s
Editor/Publisher Dan McDonough Walkowiak 223. Open, and also teamed with Dick Weber to win the World’s Mixed
Technology Editorial Assistants Doubles, a nationally televised event. Weber shot 254 and Garms had
Hank Allen Immaculatta D’Elia
Johh Lofaro 267 a 253 in the title match to beat Don Carter and Marge Merrick.
Contributing Writers ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In addition to her BPAA Women’s All-Star title, Garms had three
Joan Taylor Pat McDonough John Lofaro paced the scoring in other professional titles during her career. She won the second event
the Oceanside Knights of of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association, the 1961 PWBA
For information regarding advertising, Columbus League rolling a high Championships title, and the 1964 San Antonio Open. Her final pro
subscriptions, or editorial content write to: game of 267. title came at age 54, when she won the 1978 PWBA Coors Open.
Kyle Smith shot 258, Kevin Garms earned four USBC Women's Championships titles, the first
E-mail: SportsReporter1940@gmail.com
Gracey 256 and Anthony Vicari, Jr in 1955 when she captained Chicago Falstaff to the team title. She
Or Dan at: mcdonough1@aol.com teamed with Grace Werkmeister for the doubles title in 1964, won a
255.
Sports Reporter second team title with Beaumont Bowl Pro Shop in 1965, and won the
P.O. Box 1491, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Anita Huette 247 singles title in 1974.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In A founding member of the PWBA, she was a charter member of the
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PWBA Hall of Fame in 1995. She also is a member of the World
Bowling Hall of Fame (1971), the Illinois Bowling Hall of Fame
Huette rolled 247, Patrice Nolan
(1975) and the Chicago Bowling Hall of Fame (1985). She was select-
218, and Peggy Lodato 214.
ed as Chicago's Bowler of the Decade for the 1960s.
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SPACES STILL EXIST FOR INDIVIDUAL BOWLERS AS
WELL AS FULL TEAMS IN MANY OF OUR LEAGUES.
All Maple Family Centers Junior League Bowlers are entitled to participate in the
Peter J LaSpina Memorial Scholarship Tournament. To date, we have awarded
over $75,000 in scholarships to our youth bowlers through this FREE tournament
All Maple Family Centers adult league bowlers are entitled to participate in many
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Link Charity Tournament and our Strike for Sight!
Monday Night Trios: Rick Warren 300, Matt Grubiak 269, Marquis
Byrd 268, Terry Drenth 256, Jordan Lopez 257, Bobby Castillo 258.
Wednesday Nite Live: John Cassetta 269, Kenny Morales 257, Mark
Ilnicki 253, Sheryl Moritz 230.
Tuesday Night 4-Man: Bryan Andes 268, Ron DeLuca 269, Andres
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Lopez 289-744, Dave Dodds 256-711, Dan Twomey 279, Chuck 7HUKXQH$YH/RGL1-
Trimblett 278, Jason Jenkins 265, Mike Brenner Sr 278-738, Hans
Javier 279-700, Andrew Suscreba 279-784, Eric Perez 278-702, Andrew
Hedaria 258-720, David Hulsizer 279-763, Bob Boehm 279-794, Ed ZZZ/RGL/DQHVFRP
Mata 258-701, Steve D'Angelo 265-701, Nicholas Soto 266, Naveed
Khawaja 289-714.
King of the Hill every Sunday
Wednesday Nite Live: George Miller 247, Ryan Michalski 246, Keith
Mcleod 242. SP6WDUWFKHFNLQSP
Wednesday Men's 820: Rob Bertolini 289, Andrew Wiese 278-715,
Bob Goodwin 268, Frank Emanuele 268, Brian Lennox 738, Mike '-.DUDRNH%RZOLQJ6DWXUGD\1LJKWVVWDUWLQJDWSP
Lennox 736.
Wednesday Coors 4-man: Joe Leardo Sr 267, Doug Weiler 267-759,
Michael Blandino 258-737, Gabriel Moreta 726.
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Thursday Early Mix: Shaun Dunning 255-683, Manny Rios 254, Joe 0DUFK %HUJHQ&RXQW\7ULSOHV7RXUQDPHQW
Bargallo 245, Vernon Moody 245-662, Danny Lamberti 681.
Friday G&L: Raul Renteria 265, Sal Carbonaro 258-691, Matt Summer League Preview
Dunning 256-663, Brian Creeley 666, Denise Titus 224.
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Richburg 204.
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HOWELL, NJ –- Mike Stevens shot the lights out at Howell Lanes with
245-258-268-781. Both Pete Marino and Vinny D’Ambrosio shatter the 5LFN¶V3UR6KRS
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Fall Leagues Now Forming 258-233-276 for a high series of 767. In the Winter Senior Citizens League Fernando
Chea shot 228, and Earl Gregory 214.
Leagues available for everyone Steve Venito shot 249-268-246-763, Rick Choinacki
Call for more information 205-268-246-719, Pete Tirado 226-241-246-713, Ed
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Caffrey 2677-248-712, Michael Dellamanna 236245-
227-708, and Michael Holoka 268-247-682.
Terry Carothers 745
HOPELAWN, NJ - Jordan Stoveken paced the
scoring in the Avenel Youth League rolling games
of 246-215-210 for a high series of 671.
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HOPELAWN, NJ - Terry Carothers topped the scor- Justin Kane hit 253, Christopher Falcone 236-
224, and James Stoveken 227.
ing in the Thursday Night Mixed League blasting
Home of many Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Leagues games of 253-234-258 for a high series of 745. Brian MacDonald 658
Excellent Junior Program and Adult-Junior Leagues Jake Olszk shot 252, Mike Forestal 244, and Steve HOPELAWN, NJ - Brian MacDonald led the scor-
Moccio 232. ing in the South Shore League rolling games of
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