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LEVITTOWN LEADERS
NORTH In the Monday LUHI Mixed Tony Falzone 703
League Joe Turchiano hit 246, Jon
Joe Castro 724 Crawford 236, and Jane Lottes
LEVITTOWN, NY - Tony
LEVITTOWN, NY – Joe Castro Falzone shot 703, Jerry Neubauer
208. 279-702, Joe Mele 279, and Tom
led the scoring in the Thursday Adam Bose shot 248, Jon
Early Mixed League firing games Will 266 in the Thursday Night
Crawford 244, Susie Lew 215, and Foursome League.
of 268-290 for a high series of Marge McDaniel 200 in the
724. Wednesday Hicksville Elks Brian Bolen 279
Kevin Lucchi shot 264-237, Tom League. LEVITTOWN, NY –Brian Bolen Are pro bowlers athletes? He probably spends more time
Burke 264, Dan Linson 266, Steve SOUTH led the scoring in the Wednesday You have heard that question in actual competition than any
Lucchi 246, and Larry Schineller Grumman League firing a high before, and you will hear it again other sports performer, firing
244-265. John Gannon 717 game of 279. and again. away on the lanes more than
Cristina Olson 675 LEVITTOWN, NY - John Gannon Doug DeSousas shot 256-252, The PBA Official Yearbook seven hours on some days. The
LEVITTOWN, NY – Cristina led the scoring in the Tuesday BK Joe Heller 255-243, Jeremy Bush tells us that within a 42-game total time involved, back and
Olson led the scoring in the Sweenys League firing games of 247, Larry Langsam and Mark tournament, players will lift forth between squads, prepara-
Tuesday Meadow Ladies League 256-249 for a high series of 717. Munoz 243, and Bob Caminiti more than five tons, carrying it tion (checking equipment and
firing games of 233-207-235 for a Chris Boyle hit 255, Rich O’Neill 237. for a total of two miles while pro- studying lane conditions) can
high series of 675. 247, Jeff Miller 247, and Dan Lloyd Hasluck 277 jecting the ball more than 700 often add up to a 12 hour day,
Nancy Stuber shot 223-206-206, Hastings 243. LEVITTOWN, NY – Lloyd times at an average speed of 17 not counting any practice or
Freda Amon 211-220, Karen Dave Fekete 288 Hasluck shot 277-244, Ken Snell m.p.h. at a target 60 feet away. coaching sessions.
Garland 209, Monica DiPinto 219, LEVITTOWN, NY – Dave Fekete 246-258, Jim Fenimore 237-706, Dictionaries tell us that an ath- There is no relaxing. In the
Dianne Buckman 220, and Lisa shot 288, Mickey Gallagher 270- Patrick Fisher 250, and Jimmy lete is one who contends for a qualifying each and every roll of
Barley and Anne Zajack 210. 720, Rich Hansen 266, Angel Moore 245 in the Thursday Hits & prize. The word books also the ball counts toward the total
define an athlete as anyone score and in the match play tense
Tom Hamel 670 Salcedo 256, Tom Kirchner and Misses League.
trained or fit to contend in exer- situations are common. There
LEVITTOWN, NY – Tom Hamel Tony Martello 249 in the Friday
Astoria Federal Men’s League. cises requiring physical agility, must be the utmost ability to
rolled 236-670, Jack Murphy 256-
245, and Barry Pollack 246 in the In the Wednesday Knights of Ronnie Sandt stamina, and often strength. concentrate under constant pres-
Columbus League Tim Mulligan The pro bowler fits. Though sure on TV in a sport where you
Wednesday Men’s Nite Out
League. hit 236, and Paul Kraus 235. Wins His First strength is helpful and even nec- are always in a crowd, yet always
essary at times, the type needed all alone.
LIGBT Title in pro bowling is not the brute Spectators are only a few feet
strength so needed in the heavy away from the competing play-
EAST MEADOW, NY – Ronnie
contact sports. ers, You sit near other players,
Sandt, Franklin Square, NY took
In pro bowling, timing, coordi- but it is you against the condi-
control to win the $500 top prize
nation, and a delicate touch at tions, pins and often yourself.
and his first LIGBT trophy by
times add up to a high degree of There is no coach, teammate or
rolling four strikes in frames 3
finesse to go along with meas- friend to help once you are on
through 6 and despite opens in the
ured force to score consistently. the approach. You roll your way
seventh and eighth frames Ronnie
However, pro bowling takes out of trouble or wait until the
shot a 255 (205 scratch). To say
rhythm, balance, and skilled next time.
the least Ronnie was shocked and
muscular effort. The muscles Pro bowling has become a
happy at his first place finish.
must be supple and toned, sophisticated and scientific
The LIGBT hosted the 2-squad
always in shape, but not neces- sport. You must adjust practical-
handicap tournament at AMF East
sarily rock hard. ly every game to every lane and
Meadow using the PBA Viper
A pro bowler must be highly at times within a game. You must
Pattern. The 37 foot pattern was
competitive. He pays to play, learn about equipment bowling
very challenging especially in the
unlike baseball, football, basket- ball actions and reactions, lane
first squad when it took a 701,
ball and other players who are surfaces, lane finishes, lane
with handicap and bonus pins, to
paid to play. The bowler's pay is dressings, and other variables,
make the finals. The cut score for
what he wins, and he cashes well each worthy of deep study and
the 2pm squad was a little higher
only with superior performanc- homework.
with everyone shooting 728 or
es. The sport looks simple. It is---
high advancing.
Dedication is a must for any simple to play, difficult to mas-
The leader of the first squad,
Sports Reporter
successful athlete. A pro bowler ter, impossible to conquer. Each
David Henderson, West New
must spend long hours for many higher competitive plateau pres-
York, NJ, shot a 756 series (576
years perfecting, maintaining, ents a new challenge, and the pro
scratch) and was seeded directly
Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough and adjusting his skills. Too level is the highest peak.
into the final shootout, leader of
Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 many times a pro bowler is Is a pro bowler an athlete. If
the second squad, So Young Chin
classed with the average fun you rate physical contact and
Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant of Whitestone, NY, rolled a 782
bowler. brute power at the top of your
Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia series (677 scratch) earning 1 bye.
Contributing Writers That's akin to equating a touch list, the answer would be no. But
Finishing in second place was
Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor football game at a picnic with the if you add up the skills and
Miguel Carrion, Bronx, NY,
Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy Super Bowl and a company soft- knowledge needed, physical and
shooting 227 (188 scratch) and
Martin Michel Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi ball game with the World Series. mental, necessary for success,
earning $360 and rounding out
For information regarding advertising, A pro bowler rolls more games there is little doubt that a pro
the top 3 was the number one seed
subscriptions, or editorial content call: in a week than the average bowler must be, emphatically
David Henderson shooting a 204
(201)865-5363 Member
(150 scratch) to earn $300.
bowler rolls in more than a year. ranked as an outstanding athlete.
Stellingwerf 746
At Hy-Way Bowl
OAKLAND, NJ- Tom
STellingwerf paced the scoring in
the Sunday Gutterdusters League
at Holiday Bowl firing games of
268-243 for a high series of 746.
Ed Casler shot 266-247-746,
John Shirak 267-721, Joe
Donnaruma 268-704, Larry
Annunzi 247-702, Shawn Aiello
234-691, Steve Galik 232-659,
RicH Worse 256-656, Karen
Kapner 223, and Donna Scott 216.
Barkley 702
At T-Bowl Lanes
WAYNE, NJ- Jason Barkely led
the scoring in the Knights of
Pythias League firing a 269 game
for a high series of 802.
Mark Duca hit 288, Dick Gass
278, Mihai Cristea 268, NicK
Greco 720, Loucas Gerogiuo 716,
Dave herman 707, and Daryl
Milchman 704.
ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
William Ritacco 799 John Scalley 681 Chris Morris 668
ROCKAWAY, NJ – William ROCKAWAY, NJ –John Scalley ROCKAWAY, NJ – Chris Morris
Ritacco topped the scoring in the led the scoring in the County paced the Tuesday Night Mixed
Foursome League firing a 279 Tuesday Night Mixed League fir- firing a 235 for a high 668 set.
game for a high series of 799. ing a 245 game for a high series of Dan Richards hit 234-641,
Jack Sakfan shot 259-762, 681. Joseph DeLuca 225-625, John
George Dakak, Jr. 269-750-, Keith Garrison rolled 246-674, McCullough 215, Kara Cook 232,
Jeffrey Thomas 257, Kim Piobino John Scott 254-671, Walter and Barbara Lindsay 204.
218, and Mary Cerezino 200. Wormann 256-664, Charles In the Monday Nite Football
In Women’s League Annette Wilfong 267-623, Cindy Couglan League Brian Bloete hit 224-601.
Rossi shot 225, Marybeth 235, and Sandy Turner 225. Alexis Trujillo 266
Kanouse 223, and Susan Chillemi Angel Cordero 674 ROCKAWAY, NJ – Alexis Trujillo
214. ROCKAWAY, NJ – Angel led the Thursday Nite Mixed
Bill Hammon shot 203, and Pam Cordero led the scoring in the League firing a high game of 266.
Antoniello 200 in the Morris Hills Spanish American League firing a Wayen Poverstein hit 246, Nicholas
Mixed League. 244 game for a high series of 674. Hanson 227, Steve Petersen 225,
Larry Lewis 279 Julio Santiago hit 244, and and Maria Jankovitz 201
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Larry Lewis Georgie Mendoza 236-619. .
rolled 279, Jim Westergaard 260- In the PBA Experience League
704, Kevin Sikora 257-654, Joseph Caloger posted a 242
AT STELTON
Joseph Albensi, Jr. 249-650, Greg game, Noel Vega hit 235, Dave Tim Sickoria 760
Lweis 247-706, and Fred Naedler Mutch 227, Scott Struble 223, Tim PISCATAWAY, NJ – Tim Sickoria
245 in the Lake Hiawatha A.C. Panek 214, and Allen Apgar 213. blasted 235-235-290-760, and
League. John Nogrady 264 Tom Sheehan 286-244 in the
In the Holy Rollers League Bill ROCKAWAY, NJ- John Nogrady Thursday Nite Men’s League.
Prentiss shot 211, and Mike Dean paced the scoring in the Monday
202. Kerry Bartley 290
Early Birds League firing a high PISCATAWAY, NJ – Kerry
Bill Karpack 706 game of 264. Bartley rolled 290 in the
ROCKAWAY, NJ- Bill Karpack Christopher Casey rolled 257- Wednesday AT&T League.
led the scoring in the NorBu 727, Kevin Sikora 255-725,
Lodge League firing a 278 game Anthony Genovese 244-650, Paul Perioli 264
for a high series of 706. Donna Miller 212, Linda PISCATAWAY, NJ – Paul Perioli
Frank Grumka shot 235-655, Cordasco 210, Kathy Bradley 204 rolled 264, Rich Allen 248, and
John Hearn 235, and Jack Petonak and Judy Larick 203. Tex Ramirez 243 in the Tuesday
616. AT&T League.
8 SPORTS REPORTER February 2 - 8, 2011