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Vol. 70 No. 30 September 30 - October 6, 2009 50 cents

Tim Mack Topped Samho Korea Cup Ian Lang, Louie Franzese, Keith
Globe-trotting American The champion, whose last
Tim Mack ended a long Asian victory was winning Pappas, Brian Ziesig,
drought with a massive victo- the Team Gold medal at the
ry in the 11th Samho Korea 2003 World Championship in Bill Bertuch All Rolled 300
Cup 2009 as he defeated Malaysia, ended a six year
challenger, Kim Yoon Ho, drought to cap off the victory At South Levittown Lanes
237-232 in the TV Finals on and the top prize of 30 mil- LEVITTOWN, NY – Ian Lang, Rob Acevedo, Bret Doremus, Rob
Friday. lion Korean won (approx. Louie Franzese, Keith Pappas, Fischman and Wuentin Collins all
Tim Mack opened in his US$24,850). Brian Ziesig and Bill Bertuch each rolling 289 games and Alan Gross
third frame of the title match The runner-up had edged blasted a 300 game during the posted a 290 game.
as his challenger, Kim Yoon American pro Wes Malott, summer season of the Tuesday Christina Schultz rolled a 278
Ho of KPBA started with a 49-39 in the ninth and tenth Summer Pappy’s Doubles League game in her high 1005 set while
turkey to build up a 31 pin frame tie-breaker when both at South Levittown Lanes. Pete Rodriguez rolled 280 and
lead. When the American were locked at 235 in the Drew Thompson shot near per- Amanda Fagan 287.
recovered with a turkey in an third stepladder match to face fect with a 299 game followed by
attempt to narrow to gap, the Mack in the title match.
Korean downed another Kim also eliminated anoth-
turkey to maintain his dis- er American pro, Sean Rash, Gene Pukas Blasted 300
tance. 243-215 in the second match
The 38-year-old top-seed Tim Mack and fellow-countrymen, Kim At Rockaway Lanes
then struck out from frame 8 frame for Kim proved decisive Young Kwan, 246-235 in the
to end the match with 237 while a first all-Korean stepladder match. ROCKAWAY, NJ –Gnee Pukas Bill Ratliff took high series hon-
ending his winning streak with blasted twelve in a row for a 300 ors with 268-254-211-733 fol-
costly opened frame in the ninth 232. game to lead all bowlers while lowed by Matt Franke with 226-
contesting in the County Tuesday 228-248-702, Sandy Turner 224-
Gordon Tunison Took EBC Labor Day Classic Night Mixed League at Rockaway 612 and Linda Barber 223.
What a way to kick off the Finals when he struck out in the Duca had a busy day getting to Lanes.
bowling season - a Labor Day 10th frame against Preston the Scratch Quarterfinals of the
tournament. It couldn't have been
a better way for Gordon Tunison,
Cheeks. Woody Jones, Rocky
Salermo, David Tucker, Doug
EBC, but before he got there, he
won the Survivor Tournament,
Paul Stolp Hammered a 300
who shoots a 254 in the champi-
onship match as he wins the
Herron, Ken Wright, James
Cloud, Dee McGee and Donna
knocking off Steve Koskinen, 9/
Vs. 8/. For winning, Duca takes
At Majestic Lanes
Entertainers Bowler's Classic Siletto rounded out the Handicap home an extra $250. HOPELAWN, NJ - Paul Stolp with 280-235-242-236 to tally a
(EBC) Labor Day Classic during Field. Think you could challenge the earned top honors in the Handicap 993 set followed by Mike
the Labor Day weekend at Bowler With that caliber of bowlers scratch division? Think you could Doubles League at Majestic Lanes Consiglio tossing 226-241-231-
City in Hackensack NJ. Tunison, qualifying in the handicap divi- get into the handicap qualifiers? firing perfect with a 300 game 224-922, Howie Weiner 233-235-
who picked up $2,500 for his sion, one would think the scratch Because of the high turnout to the then added games of 244, 225 and 203-214-885 and Lisa Palazzola
efforts, becomes the first handi- division would be a killer, and one last tournament, the next tourna- 290 for a high series of 1059. 224-207-211-222-864.
cap bowler to win the title in the would be right. Joe Stillman's 780 ment will be the weekend of Steve Venito shot impressive
scratch vs. handicap format, led the qualifiers, while Doug October 3rd-4th. It's a special
defeating Ray Smarsh, who won McFarlane, Frank Moran, and shortened mini 2-day tournament,
the Scratch Division and $1,250. Smarsh all shooting 760 or better but the cash is still large - a guar- Steve Errichetti Rolled 299
Tunison prevailed in a handicap to get in. Both Stillman and Tom anteed $1,500 for first place. The
division that looked more like a Jordan shot 300's during qualify- squad times are 11:30 am, 1:30 At Plaza Lanes
scratch division. With a low hand- ing play, but it's Smarsh who gets pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on MADISON, NJ – Steve Errichetti all competition while rolling in the
icap cut combined with a high to the championship game, Saturday, and 11am and 1pm on topped the scoring in the CMIL Thursday Mixed League firing a
turnout of scratch bowlers, defeating Johnathan Adams in the Sunday. League blasting a near perfect high game of 264 and a high series
Tunison had to get past a handicap Scratch finals. The other Scratch For more information, check out high game of 299 and the session of 743.
field that included 210+ average Qualifiers were Justin Sloan, the EBC Fan Page on Facebook high series of 770. Scott West and Mike Ramos shot
bowlers Rick Warren, Tom Fojtlin Steve Aiello, Brian Sanders, (Type 'Entertainers Bowler's Margaret Byrne shot 211. 254, Harry Franz 697, Pat Wilfong
and James Cloud. Tunison does Mitch Sacks, Mark Duca and Classic' in search) or see our ads Charles Wilfong was lead man in 237 and Mella Bassolino 210.
that, escaping in the Handicap Steve Tripp. in the Sports Reporter.

USBC Hall of Fame Ceremony Set for U.S. Women’s Open

ARLINGTON, Texas – When members of the United States Center. That event will be broadcast on ESPN2. the U.S. Women’s Open brings more focus to both events."
Bowling Congress Hall of Fame class of 2010 are "Our goals in moving the inductions to Arlington are to The 2010 event also will include a formal dinner in down-
enshrined, they will do so in a setting befitting the country's spotlight the new International Bowling Museum and Hall town Fort Worth on May 11. Fans will be able to purchase
major sports. That's because the 2010 induction ceremony of Fame and International Bowling Campus while possibly tickets to be with the new and past hall of famers and other
will be held outdoors May 12 at the International Bowling growing the event into something big every year," said dignitaries with the proceeds going to the IBM/HF.
Campus. USBC Vice President-Media Pete Tredwell. "The inspira- The Veterans and Meritorious Service part of the class of
Inductions will take place in the afternoon before the live tion for this idea comes from the annual baseball and pro 2010 will be announced in November with the Superior
stepladder finals for the U.S. Women's Open that evening football ceremonies. Those venues allow for large crowds Performance inductees to follow in December or January.
on the lanes of the International Training and Research and major media coverage. Plus having it the same day as
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J o a n Ta y l o r ’s Te n P i n R a p . . . .
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) con- For a long time I resisted the paid subscription arm
cluded their World Series of Bowling in Detroit, MI at of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) known
long last. as “Xtra Frame.” But since I don’t see anyone putting
Each of the tournaments is listed on the on an all-bowling cable TV channel (on the heels of
www.pba.com website and has complete results for golf, football, NASCAR, and game show network),
those of you who cannot wait for the taped finals to be this is certainly the next best thing. Pins and puns. bad language and insulting
aired starting November 1. Now that I have a subscription I can already see that Some people bowl because words. I asked how she met
this is becoming my PSP, Xbox, and Wii. During the they like to talk. Other people this guy and she said, "I
Spoiler alert: do not read any further if you do not World Series of Bowling, a 90-day subscription is bowl to learn how to listen. dropped my bowling ball on
want to know the results! offered for $39.99. An annual subscription runs Science fiction is the story of his foot."
$64.99. For those prices you can watch bowling 24/7. a head to head bowling match- There is no such thing as an
The mini-season started with the Motor City Open There is extra coverage and live streaming of current - as told two weeks later by the easy spare, unless it's the one
when Walter Ray Williams, Jr., defeated Chris Barnes bowling tournaments, side events and sweepers, participants. you don't have to shoot
for the title, 238-230. This will be televised on ESPN behind the scenes coverage, live scoring, women’s Bowlers praise the good old because you got a strike.
November 1. bowling, tips, and recaps of the day’s events. I can now days, not because the times Bowling pins probably have
Norm Duke won the Cheetah Championship over see all of the events that I couldn’t attend in person. I were better but because they more strange remarks directed
Ryan Ciminelli, four games to one, and this will air on can relive the exciting events that I did attend. were better. to them than any other inani-
November 8. The PBA has an announcer who goes by the name of In many areas of the country, mate object in the world.
Rhino Page earned the Viper Championship defeating “Mike J. Laneside” who does great commentary and Labor Day week usually sig- You can't judge a bowler's
nals the start of fall leagues. ability by his looks. Many of
Ryan Ciminelli, 268-246. This will air on November intelligent interviews.
Nobody seems to know exactly today's top pros look too
15. If you want to check it out, go to www.pba.com and
why. Maybe it is because for young or too weak to be so
Earning his first title, Billy O’Neill from click on Xtra Frame. It’s like having your own private
many, bowling is a lot of work. good and if they were not well
Pennsylvania won the Chameleon Championship best- television show anytime or anywhere you want. Now
It is a fact of bowling life that known for their many appear-
ing another pro looking for his first title, Ronnie about that bowling network…
bowling shirts and colorful ances on TV would have trou-
Russell, 205-192. This will air on November 22. uniforms have almost become ble getting into a bowling cen-
Mike DeVaney defeated two-handed Jason Belmonte ******************** a fond memory. In leagues ter tournament site unless they
for the Scorpion Championship, 189-170 to be shown Carol Scheu from the Morris County USBC WBA today more bowlers wear hats showed positive identification.
on November 29. reports the following outstanding performances for the than formal bowling shirts. In 1914 this advice was
New Yorkers Jack Jurek and Michael Fagan squared 2008-2009 fall-winter season for our county women: Paying close attention to a offered to female bowlers: "A
off and tied for the Shark Championship at 218 each. High Average, Marianne DiRupo, 230, High Series, story you have heard too many woman should dress properly.
Jurek won the one-frame roll off, 10-8. This will be Marianne DiRupo, 822, High games (all 300s): Krista times to count requires a spe- A short walking skirt, shirt
aired on December 6th. Cutler, Jennifer Drury, Deborah Kasko and Sandra cial type of personality, kind- waist and low heeled shoes
The finalists for the first Major tournament of the sea- Turner. Congratulations! ness, patience and the talent of make an excellent combina-
son, The PBA World Championships have been deter- an actor, but it is important tion. Every garment should fit
mined. They are: reigning Player of the Year, Wes ******************** when you're a bowler on a loosely, and allow freedom of
Malott, Rhino Page, Thomas Smallwood and Billy Calendar: The Morris County Women’s BA hall of team and the story teller is action to all the muscles." In
O’Neill. The live final rounds will be shown on fame inductions will be held on Sunday, October 4 at your team sponsor or captain. 1991 the battle raged as to
December 13th. the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Everyone likes a good loser. whether pros should be
Hanover. You can't help but like a good allowed to wear shorts on TV.
The US Women’s Open final rounds will be shown 2 For more information, contact Joyce Brokling, 117 loser, unless it's your doubles What do you think?
p.m. on ESPN2. A new show will air each Sunday with Woodmont Drive, Randolph, NJ 07869 or call 973- partner. Almost all bowlers are versa-
the final show featuring the championship match airing 895-5399. A woman bowler told me she tile. They never run out of new
on October 11. can tell all about someone's mistakes to make in their
character the minute she game.

Sports Reporter
meets the person and went on Girls, if your boy friend is a
Scott Merwede to tell me about a guy she had bowler and tells you he has
met the night before in the something for your finger,
Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough 702 at Holiday bowling center. "The minute I
met him I knew he was a trou-
odds are it's a bowling ball,
not a ring.
OAKLAND, NJ – Scott Merwede blemaker. He started to use
Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 led the scoring in the Monday
Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant Nite Early Mix League at Holiday
Bowl firing a 259 game to high-
Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia
light his high series of 702.
Contributing Writers Ron Krzesinski posted a 267
Chuck Pezzano Joan Taylor game en route to a 687 set fol-
Dick Evans John Jowdy lowed by Ken Tursiella tossing a
Martin Michel 656, Jon Paul Richard 651 and
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Bowling Becomes Grand Again in Flushing

By Martin L. Michel
It has been said many times that in Flushing, NY. LaSpina. John LaSpina made a The time came for the official on behalf of Brunswick
bowling transcends people of all After opening remarks by few remarks about how good a ribbon cutting ceremony where Corporation and PBA member and
ages. Community Affairs Director Jim center is by treating the employees John LaSpina’s 2 year old grand- life long friend to John LaSpina,
That was so true on Sept 12th Santora the flags were presented as family. After that he asked daughter, Grace McCarthy did the Johnny Petraglia made a presenta-
when Maple Family Centers held and the singing of God Bless employees of his centers to come honors. tion from the BVL (Bowlers to
its Grand Re-Opening of Jib Lanes America was done by Peter out to the lanes for a curtain call. The first of two first balls were Veterans Link).
thrown by Mary Frisina, who just To show how youth bowling is
turned 100 years-old and bowls very important in every LaSpina
regularly at maple Lanes and gets center, one of the best youth
to the center via Access-A-Ride. bowlers from their centers got to
After being assisted to the foul bowl a challenge match with
line, she proceeded to throw an 8 Johnny Petraglia and Caroline
count. She was then presented Dorin- Ballard.
with a bouquet of flowers. To During the matches, food was
show that anyone can bowl, no served to those in attendance.
matter what their age; John’s 2 After the matches everyone was
year old grand daughter, Grace invited to bowl at the newly chris-
threw out the 2nd ball. Using a tened center.
ramp, she too, knocked down 8 With more than 180 people in
pins and was given flowers and a attendance, the LaSpina family
gift for her participation in the fes- announced that they have now
tivities. become proprietors of a sixth cen-
Presentations of plaques were ter as Rockville Center joins the
given to the LaSpina Family for family along with: Maple Lanes,
their Community Service. Gil Hodges Lanes, Jib Lanes,
Professional bowler Caroline Coram Lanes and Farmingdale
Dorin-Ballard presented a plague Lanes
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PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA ROCKAWAY

Jon Russo 684 Paul Shiel shot 259-679, Jim
ROLLERS
MADISON, NJ – Jon Russo paced Hintze 258-664 and Trevor Bogert
692.
the scoring in the Pharma Plus
Jane Inch shot 222 and Rosemary
John Podgurski 747
League firing a 247 game for a ROCKAWAY, NJ – John
high series of 684. Staskavage 175 in the Union
Recreation League. Podgurski led the scoring in the
Ron Kaepernik shot 212 and Lake Hiawatha Adult Child
John Lulewicz 202. Dan Pridham 268 League firing games of 279-235-
Oren Warter 280 MADISON, NJ – Dan Pridham 233 for a high series of 747.
MADISON, NJ – Oren Warter paced the scoring in the Morris Jay McGrath shot 257-246-693,
topped the Tuesday 400 Doubles County Police & Fire League fir- Joe Bourlier 226-222-235-683,
League firing a high game of 280 ing a 268 game for a high series of J.W. Albensi 267, Larry Lewis 256
and a high series of 748. 715. and Steve Janovitz 251.
Ken Kastner shot 246-608 and
Mike Cornell shot 245-611, Tony
Paul Perry 234.
Jack Safkan 699
Evans 236 and Trevor Bogert 658. ROCKAWAY, NJ – Jack Safkan
Dorey Badolato 266 Dan Foster 258 led the Foursome League pitching
MADISON, NJ – Dorey Badolato MADISON, NJ – Dan Foster shot games of 267-247 for a high series
led the scoring in the Friday 258, James Plate 256, Dick of 699.
Classic League firing a high game Raymond and Marty Garcia each Ricky Exner rolled 264 and
of 266. hit 246 in the Wednesday Trio Donna Safkan 206.
League. In the Women’s League Tammy
Baldwin shot 202, Susan Chillemi
198 and Lois Kehman 191.
Danny Nykyforuk 648
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Danny
Nykyforuk led the Thursday Nite
Mixed League firing games of
221-213-214 for a high series of
648.
Bill Homa shot 247-633, Steve
Petersen 234 and Alex Dalmedo
232.
Bob Olstead 258
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Bob Olstead
rolled 258, Glen Malmstone 244,
Dennis Heilsoen 238, Keri May
247, Susan Exner 217 and Nicole
Malson 213 in the Mixed League.

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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

John F. Kertesz 734
HOPELAWN, NJ – John F.
Kertesz led the Raritan Bay Men’s
League firing 266-243-225 for a
Rocco Fortunato 700
HOPELAWN, NJ – Rocco
Fortunato led the scoring in the
Family League firing games of
Rocco Fortunato 687
HOPELAWN, NJ – Rocco
Fortunato led the scoring in the
Friday Nite Mixed League firing
HY-WAY BOWL
high series of 734.
Travis Tilley shot 258-215-236-
249-227-224 for a high series of
700.
games of 217-212-258 for a high
series of 687.
ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
709, Jay Pintus 231-269-681 and
Rob Williams 255-223-661.
Kevin Kopko shot 247-257-678
and Bob Krimin 203-255-202-
Tony LaRosa shot 240-249-683,
Dan Krakowski 244-209-215-668 908-687-9300
Vinny Medvetz 705 660. and Richard Funk III 214-220-
HOPELAWN, NJ – Vinny Pete Tirado 699 215-649. DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
Dennis Mega 660
Medvetz led the Thu. Nite Mixed
League tossing games of 234-235-
HOPELAWN, NJ – Pete Tirado
topped the Madison Park Men HOPELAWN, NJ – Dennis Mega
AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
236 for a 705 set. rolling 267-254 for a high 699. paced the scoring in the Garden
Mike Piomelli hit 248-225-683 Rami Ahmed hit 289-226-697, State Mixed League firing games
and Andrew Smith 227-210-206- Chris Ortiz 278-214-205-697 and of 216-247 for a high series of
643. Rocco J. Grasso 224-227-245- 660.
Nick Cascone 702 696. Sal Angotti hit 200-246-214-660,
HOPELAWN, NJ – Nick Cascone Michael Holoka 692 Michael Arway Jr. 249-222-648
topped the Raritan Bay Men’s HOPELAWN, NJ – Michael and Sean Williams 234-225-640.
League firing games of 257-236- Holoka led His & Hers pitching In the Thursday Mixed Nuts
209 for a 702 high set. 234-250-208 for a 692 high set. League Don E. Hellhake shot 202-
Dennis Nicol shot 212-232-247- Mike Schugel shot 238-228-664 209-222-633 and Joe Herber 244-
691, John F. Kertesz 226-239-213- and Don Anione 229-205-202- 616.
678 and Steve A. Venito 200-214- 636. Mark Cumber shot 217-216-629
244-658. in the Bank League.