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The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly
Sports ReporterThe Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940
Vol. 71 No. 46 January 19 - 25, 2011 . 50 cents
HOPELAWN, NJ Eric
Applegate led the scoring in the
Family League at Majestic Lanes
firing games of 279-267-259 for a
high series of 805.
Rocco Fortunato rolled 206-246-
265-717, Kevin Kopko 210-225-
257-692, Joe Bloodgood 229-217-
228-674, Al Patrick 244-234-654,
Anthony Angotti 248-212-653,
and Beth Ford 234-212-624.
Eric Applegate 805 at Majestic
LAS VEGAS, Nev. For two weeks,
nearly 250 of the worlds best
bowlers battled each other in a gruel-
ing series of individual events during
the Professional Bowlers
Associations World Series of
Bowling at South Point Bowling
Center. On the final day, the best from
America met the best from the rest of
the world, and came in second.
The PBA World Series of
Bowlings special team event pitted
the six American bowlers who had
finished highest in the 60-game
qualifying session against the six
international bowlers who had fared best while bowl-
ing 12 games per day on five different lane conditions.
The six-man team event awarded one point for each of
six head-to-head matches, plus three points to the
team with the highest total pinfall.
While the head-to-head matches wound up in a 3-3
tie, The World won the team total battle and decisive
three points, 1,251-1,208.
It was fun, said Australias Jason Belmonte, who
defeated Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, 254-215,
in their head-to-head match. But fun or not, were
competitors. We dont like to lose.
Michael Haugen Jr. of Carefree, Ariz., gave the U.S.
a healthy lead when he defeated Finlands Kimmo
Lehtonen, 246-161, in the first match. Canadas Dan
MacLelland trimmed the American lead in Match
Two when he topped Ronnie Russell of Camby, Ind.,
192-169. Belmonte then put The World into the over-
all lead, and fellow two-handed specialist Osku
Palermaa of Finland padded the international teams
lead with his easy 227-150 victory over Sean Rash of
Montgomery, Ill.Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, tried to get the
U.S. back into the match, but a late surge of four
strikes by opponent Mika Koivuniemi, the third Finn
on The World team, closed Barnes margin of victory
to a modest three pins, 227-224. International anchor
bowler Amleto Monacelli of Venezuela started his
game with four strikes and held off a rally by U.S.
anchor Bill ONeill of Southampton, Pa., who won
the point, 201-193, but it wasnt enough to overcome
The Worlds overall lead.
It was a long, tiring two weeks, ONeill said. The
team match was a good way to end the World Series,
even though we lost. I hope we get to do it again next
year.
International Players Top U.S.A. in PBA
World Series of Bowling Team EventBy Bill Vint-PBA Media Relations
NFL Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic
LODI, NJ Jay Judowski found
perfection when he blasted a 300
game en route to the session high
series of 802 while rolling in the
Monday Classic League at Lodi
Lanes.
Jennifer Deblasi did her best hit-
ting an impressive 268 to finish
with a 727 series.
PBA photo
International champs Palermaa, Lehtonnen, Koivuniemi,
MacLelland, Belmonte, and Monacelli
Jim Ketterer Hit 300-803
At Holiday Bowl
Jay Judowski 300-802 at Lodi
Lou Bruno 806 at BellevilleBELLEVILLE, NJ Lou Brunoled the scoring in the Monday
Men Anytime Fitness League fir-
ing games of 268-258-280 for a
high series of 806 at Brunswick
Zone Belleville.
Rudy Johnson shot 257-235-260-752, Randy Battistus 244-260-
245-749, Russ Vanhousen 239-
266-237-742, Chelo Cabrera 246-
247-258-751, and Javier Perez
216-237-277-730.
OAKLAND, NJ - On Thursday
Jan 6th, Jim Ketterer threw an 802
series highlighted by a 300 game
while contesting in the
Ridgewood/Pompton Mens
League at Holiday Bowl.
This was Ketterers first career
800 set and his 13th perfect game.
He posted games of 213 and 289
that session before tossing the
twelve in-a-row for his 300.
HOPELAWN, NJ Glenn Mohr
topped all scoring in the
Middlesex County Classic League
at Majestic Lanes pitching gamesof 268, 289, and 253 for the ses-
sion high series of 810.
Don Richard shot 279-239-259-
777, John Both 289-228-248-765,
Jason Pintus 215-246-279-740,
Ken Rask 267-224-236-727,
Marcus Stevens 202-267-256-725,Dennis Smith 269-244-707, and
George Valewitz 222-244-241-
707.
Glenn Mohr, Jr. Blasted 810
At Majestic Lanes
ARLINGTON, TX (January 12, 2011) - One of the premier
annual events leading up to the Super Bowl, the NFL Super
Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic will be twice as big in
2011. For the first time in its six year history, the Classic
will be extended to a two-day event as the Super Bowl
comes to the DFW region, the "Bowling Capital of the
World." In addition to serving as the host city of Super
Bowl XLV, to be played at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington is
home to the International Bowling Campus which houses
the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame and the
International Training and Research Center. Dual sport
Hall of Famer - football and bowling - Lynn Swann returns
for his fifth year as host of the Classic, this year doing dou-
ble duty with appearances at both events: 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 2 at 300 Dallas in Addison, Texas and
7 p.m. on Thursday, February 3 at the Main Event in Fort
Worth."They say that everything is bigger in Texas, so it's only
appropriate that we extend the NFL Super Bowl Celebrity
Bowling Classic into a two-day bowling extravaganza in
Dallas-Fort Worth, the bowling capital of the world," said
Swann. "Unlike the actual Super Bowl, if you don't play
well in the Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic, you get
a second chance in our two-day event."
Added Swann, "The Classic has become a true Super Bowl
tradition and its enduring popularity is a credit to the fun
and camaraderie that you'll only find when you go bowling
as well as the tremendous fundraising power of bowling
events. Once again, all proceeds from these events will ben-
efit the NFL Charities, a wonderful cause that enables the
NFL to leave a positive mark in communities across the
nation."
Prior to the Classic, the NFL greats will team with profes-
sional bowlers to lead a private bowling clinic for local at-
risk Arlington area elementary school children on
Wednesday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
International Training & Research Center (private clinic
will be open to the media only).
"We couldn't be more excited to bring the Super Bowl andthe NFL Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic to our
home, the bowling capital of the world. With more than 71
million people taking to the lanes, it has been a banner year
for the bowling industry - and it is only fitting for the
biggest Classic ever to be hosted less than one mile away
from the International Bowling Campus," said Frank
DeSocio of Strike Ten Entertainment. "We are also
absolutely thrilled to have Lynn Swann work 'double duty'
as host of both Classic events and to provide the fans with
two chances to bowl side-by-side with some of the greatest
NFL stars in the history of the game, and all in the name of
a great cause."
Legendary NFL stars and Pro Football Hall of Fame mem-
bers confirmed to participate in the Classic include (subject
to change): Hank Bauer, Marlin Briscoe, Keith Byars,
Randy Cross, Preston Pearson, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Billy
"White Shoes" Johnson, Jerry Kramer, John Randle, Parnell
Dickinson, Marv Fleming, Charles Haley, Rodney
Hampton, Reggie Haynes, Thomas "Hollywood"
Henderson, Ted Hendricks, Lamonte Hunley, Ricky
Hunley, Roy Jefferson, Brian Kelley, Kent Kramer, Sean
Landeta, Tom Mack, Chuck Foreman, Joey Browner,Randall McDaniel, Curtis McGriff, Chuck Mercein,
Michael Merriweather, Bobby Mitchell, Tom Nowatzke,
Lance Smith, Jan Stenerud, Jimmy Taylor, Roger Wehrli,
Fred Williamson and Garo Yepremian.
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Member
Idle bowling thoughts.
...Rules seem to becoming loos-
er and looser in every phase of
the game. Much has been done
in the tournament area and too
much to make it easier for tour-
naments to secure more entries.
Youth and solid no sandbagger
suspicion bowlers (using
planned methods to keep aver-
ages down to receive unwarrant-
ed and unrealistic free handicap
pins) should be protected with
common sense edicts. Strict but
fair should be the guideline for
every league and tourney rule.
...High praise is due the top
women bowlers who still keep
themselves in top bowling form
to roll in the few major women's
events around since the women's
tour ceased regular operations
in 2003. But shining beams do
burst though the clouds such aswhen Kelly Kulick won the
Tournament of champions or
when Wendy Macpherson won
the Japan Women's Open and
with her first prize and a bonus
for tossing a 300 game on TV
collected some $157,000 in
American money.
...The United States Bowling
Congress, with its 2011 electees,
now numbers 385 members, 254
for their bowling performances,
112 in meritorious contribu-
tions, and 19 pioneers of the
sport. That may seem like a
large number, but who cancount the number of bowlers
who have competed in the sport
for the past 120 years and
before---five, ten, hundreds of
millions?
...Hardly any top bowlers now
use a two fingered grip---but
more and more are using a no
finger grip---preferring some
form of palm grip---not easy,
but effective in the right hands.
...Bowling can be a funny
game at times, except when the
last laugh is at your expense.
...Bill O'Neill, already one of
the leaders for PBA Player of the
Year for the current season, anda major threat for one of the
super stars for the next decade,
is as popular as he is talented.
And he enhances his and pro
bowling's image when he stops
by unannounced at junior bowl-
ing tournaments and spends a
good amount of time talking to
and encouraging the youngsters,
offering tips and relating what
life on the tour is all about.
...Scott Norton of Costa Mesa,
Calif., was a longtime outstand-
ing youth bowler and star---and
still looks as though he is the
star of a high school or collegeteam. But looks can deceive and
a look deeper reveals a sharp
attorney who received his
degree and passed the bar exam
more than a year ago. He
passed his bowling star exam
many years ago with the help of
his highly respected mom, hall
of famer Virginia Norton.
...Of the 45 bowlers who made
the TV finals in five PBA World
Series of bowling tournaments,
10 spots were claimed by bowlers
representing foreign countries,
though a couple of them were
repeaters. No surprise there, all
have proved they belong.
...Bowling balls have been con-
structed of hard wood, rubber,
combinations of materials called
composition balls and all kinds of
plastics, but no metals involved.
It has been reported that at one
time some billiard balls were
made of ivory. I recall balls made
from the tusks of elephants, but
never bowling balls, and never
have seen one. Have you?
FINAL FRAMEDonna ZimmermanDonna Zimmerman, a United
States Bowling Congress Hall of
Famer, passed away Dec. 23,
2010 in Thousand Palms, Calif.
She was 77.
She was inducted into the Hall
of Fame in 1982 in the Superior
Performance category.
Zimmermans best season came
in 1965, when she captured the
all events title at the Womens
International Bowling Congress
(now USBC) Championships
and led her team to a second-
place finish at the tournament.
She also won the Bowling
Proprietors Association of
America doubles crown with
Janet Harmon.
For the 1965 season,
Zimmerman was named to the
Bowlers Journal International
All-American team and finished
second to Betty Kuczynski for
Bowler of the Year honors. She
was named Southern California
Woman Bowler of the Year.
Zimmerman was a charter
member of the Professional
Womens Bowling Association.
She earned one professional title,
the PWBA Oxnard Open in1964, and took second in three
other events. She was inducted
into the PWBA Hall of Fame in
1996.
She began her bowling career
in her hometown of Akron, Ohio.
In 1952, at age 19, she became
the 27th woman in bowling his-
tory to roll a perfect game. It was
the only 300 game the WIBC
recorded during the 1952-53 sea-
son.
One of her more interesting
moments in bowling occurred at
the 1959 BPAA All-Star
Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. A
severe snowstorm left her with-out transportation, so
Zimmerman and Buzz Fazio
decided to run to the center. She
described how they ran through
the snow and managed to arrive
at the center moments before the
squad went to the floor.
"The officials already had the
alternates dressed to take our
place, Zimmerman said. I
bowled with cold air in my lungs
all evening and was thankful to
finish second to Marion
Ladewig.
That season, she also finished
second at the World Invitational.
She also is a member of theCalifornia WBA, Southern
California Bowling Writers, Tri-
County, Ohio, and Summit
County, Ohio, Halls of Fame.
++The results of the 2010 Inter County Tournament are in. The win-
ning team was from Hudson County, and their total was 7315. The
Morris County ladies came in second. They only missed first by 67
pins, which is small spread over a team of five. A total of 13 teams of
top-averaging women were entered. Morris County posted 3090.
Morris County Val Johannessen posted high game with 278.
++Noel Vega, Fredon, rolled 300-780 in the Dave Valerius Trio
league at Rockaway lanes. He has ten sanctioned perfect games, and is
averaging 234 subbing in the league. He used a Blue Hammer
Backlash drilled by Ken Yokobosky. Speaking of Ken, he himself
rolled a 299-747 in the same league sending the five pin into the 7 but
the 7 refused to fall. He has around 20-300 games and three or four
299s. He is averaging 232 in this league and used a new Storm Reign
Supreme drilled by, well, who else?++The results of the 58th Annual Robert H. Higgins Memorial
Officers Doubles Tournament are in. In the Handicap Division, win-
ners were Mary Pearson and James Winterfeld, 1475, followed by
Thomas J. Beardsmore and Anne Cohen, 1458 and Donna Sterling and
Christina Bream, 1455. Thomas and Daniel Mergenthaler lead the
scratch division with 1344. High games were posted by James
Winterfeld, 279 and Anne Cohen, 241. High Series were rolled by
James Winterfeld, 736 and Anne Cohen, 620.
++Rockaway is hosting the Rockaway Classic Trios, whose second
half will start January 25th. The league runs Tuesday nights at 9 p.m.
for a 15-week season. First place will pay $2250, or $750 per person.
They also offer the PBA Experience Winter Doubles League for an 18-
week season on Wednesdays starting January 12. Call the lanes for
more information or to sign up.
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"Often, the most extraordinary opportunities are hidden among the seemingly insignificant
events of life. If we do not pay attention to these events, we can easily miss the opportunities."
-Jim Rohn
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Mike Potosk 825,
Rich Schwager 300
At HanoverHANOVER, NJ - Richard
Schwager shot his first 300 game
while rolling in the West Morris
Thursday Night Men's League At
Hanover Lanes and he finished
with a 720 set.
Mike Potoski blasted 290, 289
and 246 for a blistering 825 series.
Jack Safkan hit 277-777, Giles
Ward 279-767, Jay David 725,
Tony Lerro 279-723 and Robert
Vaile 710.
Chris Pagano 300
At T-Bowl IIWAYNE, NJ Chris Pagano blast-
ed a twelve banger 300 game in
the Guys and Dolls League at T-
Bowl.
Ed ONeill, Jim Hosier, and
Chris Balll, Sr, each fired a 693
series, Niki Reul tossed a 256 in a
679 set, Keri May hit 246-226-
667, and Alfie Ramirez 675.
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HY-WAY BOWLROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
908-687-9300DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
Dan Barker 780At Holiday Bowl
OAKLAND, NJ Dan Barker led
the scoring in the Sal Marino
Budweiser Classic at Holiday
Bowl firing games of 298-269 for
a high series of 780.
Walt Sacharow shot 255-258-
758, Joey Jones 278-248-730,
Brian Stackhouse 246-247-717,
Jack Prins 252-239-717, Harry
Scheck 257-704, Paul Chiarello
258-696, Rich Michaels 254-687,
Tom Maloney 279-675, Ray
Kummer 244-667, and Chip Jones
257-664.
Scott Koenig 779
At Parkway LanesELMWOOD PARK, NJ Scott
Koenig led all pin attackers with
scores of 234-279-266 for a strong
779 series to lead an active night
of high scorers in the Wednesday,
Teterboro Bowling League, at
Parkway Lanes.
Mike Semancik Jr tossed a 279
game in a 760 set followed by
Rich Miller Sr with 269-694,
Mark Marton255-692, Jim Lang
248-684, Mike Aiellos 258-673,
Steve Kuenzle 249-668, DaveIrwin 234-666, Ryan Sroke 239-
662, and Frank Beamon 244-661.
Seven Perfectos at Lodi LanesLODI, NJ- Anthony Buonanno, Fermin Roldan, John Seprone, Jr.,
Joseph Verducci, Mitchell Sacks, Gary Janz, and Gary Vicente all rolled
300s in the USBC Certification League at Lodi Lanes.
Ralph DiPasquale 295 at ParkwayELMWOOD PARK, NJ- Ralph DiPasquale topped the scoring in the
Friday 1050 Major League at Parkway Lanes firing a high game of 295
and a high series of 766.
Joe Brulato hit 765, Chuck Trimblett 730, Paul Stuart 728, Kathleen
Weissman and Lisa Friscioni 715, Dominick Capozzi 710, Vic Padilla
700, Craig Kirchner and Dave Derosa 699.
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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTICAndy Polidura 784HOPELAWN, NJ- Andy Polidura
led the scoring in the Middlesex
County Classic League firing 258-
247-279 for a 784 high series.
Ed Hayes, Jr. rolled 277-259-
235-771, Ron Caggiano 225-279-
257-761, William Bailey 256-290-
200-746, Brian Lynch 226-2682-
243-737, Jason Paro 223-254-259-
736, Ferman Crisco, Sr. 239-214-
278-731, and Gelnn Kolator 255-
224-245-724.
Travis Tilley 782Travis Tilley led the competition
in the Madison Park MensLeague firing games of 279-225-
278 for a high series of 782.
Jay Pintus shot 279-209-259-747,
Jeff Scire 213-279-238-730,
Michael Dinaburg 235-236-244-
715, Kevin Legg 233-257-224-714,
John Parlante 245-234-233-712,
and Bob Jacobson 265-263-709.
Joey Weisenstein 768Joey Weisensetin led the Raritan
Bay Mens League firing 269-257-
242 for a high series of 768.
Joe Lampariello hit 257-245-
242-768, Gabe Ferrari 217-242-
258-717, Steve Venito 237-235-
242-715, Ed Hayes, Jr. 270-200-
237-707, John Kertesz 267-245-
703, William Smith 232-268-201-
701.
Eric Applegate 759Eric Applegate led the scoring in
the Family League firing 234-258-
258 for a high 759 set.
Sal Angotti shot 241-2582-47-
746, Rocco Fortunato 239-235-
263-737, Steve Venito 232-259-
226-717, and Anthony Angotti
244-212-638.
In the Friends & Family League
Vinnie Milazzo shot 258-212-652,
Bill Pope 206-201-222-629, and
Ryan Guericio 245-623.
Jason Ciszewski shot 227-207-227-661 in the Avenel Youth
League.
Eric Haltli 747Eric Haltli led the scoring in the
Friday Nite Mixed League firing
games of 231-237-279 for a high
series of 747.
Dave Rezes hit 268-243-215-
726, Jason Ricciardelli 228-229-
222-679, Kenny Anderson 204-
234-238-676, Rob Morris 268-
215-668, and Kevin Cristi bowled
215-256-664.
Don Hellhake 745Don M. Hellhake led the scoring
in the Thursday Mixed Nuts
League pitching games of 200,277 and 268 for the session high
series of 745.
Rolando Vazquez hit 200-230-
236-666, John Syslo 247-613, and
Mike Lacko 235-200-611.
John Delgado 696John Delgado led the scoring in
the Sunday Nite Mixed League
firing games of 255-268 for a high
series of 696.
Lauro Perez hit 206-205-234-
645, Aaron Williams 215-243-
635, and Dave Deli 203-226-622.
Dennis DeCrosta 693Dennis DeCrosta led the His &
Hers League tossing 210-247-236
for a 693 high set.
Bill Smith hit 237-212-236-685,
Mike Porcellana 237-217-213-
667, Andy Shafer 233-224-641,
and Shelly Jacques bowled 202-213-600.
In the Monday Madness League
Dan DeBenedetto shot 206-245-
202-653, and Frank Viverito 201-
223-603.
Rollin E. Ball 676Rollin E. Ball led the scoring in
the Thursday Nite Mixed League
firing games of 267-222 for a high
series of 676.
Matt Cestone hit 234-242-663,
Andrew Smith 213-216-607,
Vinny Medvetz 235-607, and
Danielle Medvetz 211.
Bruce Binkowitz 673Bruce Binkowitz led the scoring
in the Merck League firing games
of 236-267 for a high series of
673.
Jeff Roberts hit 2423-225-660,
Ryan Flessner 211-211-619, andBill Pyrz 216-209-612.
Ed Shuster shot 239-629, and
Lewis Roles 213 in the Winter
Senior Citizen League.
In the Bank League John Sidorko
shot 238-206-615.
Jason Ong 729MADISON, NJ - In the CMIL League Jason Ong shot 279, Chris Minch
731, and Jennifer Dunklin 233-642.
Harry Franz 697Harry Franz led all bowlers in the Tuesday 400 Doubles League firing
a 237 game on his way to the session high series of 697.
Trevor Bogert hit 257-687, Dan Pridham 245-641, and Pam Feehan
184.
Mark Bizzarro 254Mark Bizzarro shot 254, Tom Lockburner 244, Tom Schneyer 243, Bob
Newell 641, and Carol Hiligas 206 in the MC Police & Fire League.
Jon Russo 686Jon Russo led the competition while rolling in the Pharma Plus League
pitching a 236 game in a high series of 686.Les Porzio hit 256-648, Bob Herring 244, and Dan Smith 627.
In the Chatham Collisionettes League Lori Pucek hit 233-619, Alice
Bednarik 222, and Beth Colligan 212.
PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA