October 9 - 15, 2019 Sports Reporter
October 9 - 15, 2019 Sports Reporter
October 9 - 15, 2019 Sports Reporter
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Leanne Hulsenberg Wins Masters Gold Medal Michael Viola Blasts 300-821
At 2019 World Bowling Senior Championships At Lodi Lanes
By Matt Cannizzaro - USBC "Once you've been bowling for a LODI, NJ - Michael Viola found Craig Galletta posted a 247-715,
LAS VEGAS - United States few days, the old bowler in you perfection securing a 300 game Ralph Artemisio 254-707, Tom
Bowling Congress Hall of Famer kicks in, and you really want to and an 11 in a row 290 game while Krack 299-701, Frank Rubinetti
Leanne Hulsenberg left the 2019 complete your week," Hulsenberg rolling in the Early Monday Nite 239-672, Brian Creeley 280-670,
World Bowling Senior said. "Your competitiveness comes Trios 19-20, at Lodi Lanes, and Amanda Santos 246-668, Belle
Championships with four gold out, and you're bowling for yourself, finished with an awesome 821 Rivera 233-664, and Paul Stamos
medals, and each came with its own and it was kind of a nice finish for series. 230-663.
unique series of emotions. the event. I really wouldn't have
The 52-year-old right-hander been disappointed if I lost because
made her final climb to the top tier all the matches were so close, and Steve Friedman Rocked 300-792
of the medal stand in the tourna- the bowlers are so great, but it does At Maple Lanes RVC
ment-ending Masters event at the feel great to finish strong and have it
South Point Bowling Plaza after end the way it did." ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY- 244-300 for a high series of 792.
defeating Sweden's Susanne Olsson, Hulsenberg started the opening Steve Friedman topped the scoring Glenn Smith rolled 299, George
2-1, in a see-saw best-of-three final. game with three strikes, which gave in the Custom Thumbz Doubles Velez 265, Alex Zarek 259, and
USBC photo
Some spare-shooting miscues Leanne Hulsenberg her a comfortable lead heading into League blasting games of 248- Frank Wilders 255.
along the way nearly cost Hulsenberg the final frames, despite leaving, and
the title, so she fought back the best way she knows failing to convert, a 4-6-7 split in the sixth frame.
how - by delivering nine strikes in the decid- RJ Broege Hammered 300
ing game to win 268-176. See Leanne Page 2
At Coram Country Lanes
Ventura, Cunningham Team Up to Win PBA/PBA50 CORAM, NY - RJ Broege blasted Mike Ruben, Connor Druhm, and
a 300 game in the Thursday High Brian Weinstein rolled 279,
Millsboro Lanes Doubles Title Rollers League at Coram Country Danielle Cessman 269, and Don
By Russ Mills – PBA Lanes. Kaitor and Pat Barbieri 257.
MILLSBORO, Del. – Sam Ventura
of Norwich, N.Y. and Brett
Cunningham of Clay, N.Y., defeated Brian Ziesig Slammed 300
John Neral of Vienna, Va. and Matt
Wozney of Clayton, Del., 505-421, At Farmingdale Lanes
492-428 in the best-of-three-game
title match of the PBA50/PBA FARMINGDALE,NY - Brian Getzelman and Nicholas Ng 279,
Millsboro Lanes Doubles at Ziesig blasted a 300 game in the Stephanie Dubose 278, Sunil
Millsboro Lanes. Wednesday Epic Maple Doubles Kochar 276, Sam Stadtlander 269,
The win was the 11th career League at Farmingdale Lanes. Edith Davis 266, and Jeff Scarola
regional title for Ventura and his Brian Beale rolled 289, Lou 265.
third of 2019. Cunningham, who has
one career title when he was a mem-
ber, bowled this event as a non- Jay Gomez Crushed 300
member, so does not receive credit
for a PBA Regional title. Ventura Team Champions Sammy Ventura and Brett Cunningham
PBA photo At Majestic Lanes
and Cunningham each earned with promotions managerJess Dalton. HOPELAWN, NJ - Jay Gomez 224-746, Chris Fisher 269-257-
$2,000 while Neral and Wozney blasted a 300 game in the 218-744, Pete Tirado 215-258-
Neral and Wozney defeated Parker Bohn III of
earned $1,000 each as runners-up. Middlesex County Classic League 257-730, Brian Adamson 279-
Jackson, N.J. and Kerry Smith of Lititz, Pa., 2-0. The
In the best-of-three semifinal round, Ventura and at Majestic Lanes. 234-213-726, Andrew Tripka 246-
losing team members each earned $700.
Cunningham defeated Robert Boehm of Nutley, N.J. Kenneth Medwick fired 266-223- 225-255-726, and Chris Tamayo
300 games were posted by John Neral and Oley
and Andrew Suscreba of Clifton, N.J., 2-1, while 297-786, Michael Carter 255-267- 280-209-236-725.
Khounesavath.
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LEADERS AT LODI LANES QUICK NOTES Brian Larson 743 at Howell Lanes
• Veteran PBA East Region com-
Steve DeGroot 299 petitor Eric Race of Schoharie,
By John Jennings
LODI, NJ - Steve Degroot fired a high game of 299 in the Early HOWELL, NJ - Brian Larson, the 2016-17 George Hankel Classic
N.Y., died from brain cancer on
Monday Nite Trios League. Bowler of the Year, led all scorers with a 276 game and 743 series at
Aug. 31. He was 67.
Andrew Houseward rolled 278, Joe Marszalek 258, Amanda Summer Fun.
The owner/operator of a carpet
Santos 246, Joyce Pietrowicz 234, and Diane Wojcik 233. J.J. Lisowski threw a 268 game (109 POA) and Dave Asta 266-
and cleaning business, Race loved
737. Doug Reed had a 266 game, while Jim Benson fired a 710
bowling and the Boston Red Sox.
Markell Harrison 289 series. For women’s high series, Janie Carr’s 561 series was 117
LODI, NJ - Markell Harrison fired a high game of 289 in the Coors • Chris and Lynda Barnes’ 15th POA.
Tuesday Night 4 Man League. annual Barnes Thanksgiving Classic, Janine “300” Smith shot a 204-558. Men’s high averages were
Rich Haug Jr, Jaylin Floyd, Rob Auriemma, and Jae Kim each a youth scholarship tournament for Brian Larson 229, Ed Robertson 220, and Mike Smith 219.
rolled 279. scratch and handicap bowlers, will be Women’s high averages were Alexa Asta 190 and Janine Smith 184.
held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Plano Super League Championship went to Here 4 the Beer made up by Alexa
Chuck Trimblett 279 Bowl in Plano, Texas. For entry Asta, Kevin Carr, David Asta, and Rodney Carr. Second place
LODI, NJ - Chuck Trimblett fired a high game of 279 in the information and tournament rules, belonged to Kings and Queens with Cindy and Jim Dupree, Brian
Monday 670 Trios League. visit the Barnes Thanksgiving Catanese, and Barbara Fried.
Peter Brigg and Mike McCabe rolled 268, Patricia Hanlein 240, Classic page on Facebook.
Nicolette Brenner 224, and Amanda Santos 221
Johnathan Figueroa 268
LODI, NJ - Johnathan Figueroa fired a high game of 268 in the
Coors Public Safety League.
Devin Ochiuzzo rolled 245, and Robert Truppner 248.
In the Thursday Mixed League Matt Dunning rolled 227, Glenn
Bonomo 225, and Scott Dunning 224.
Anthony Fonseca 268
LODI, NJ - Anthony Fonseca fired a high game of 268 in the Ghost
Hawk 5 Man League.
Ricky Hernandez it 248, and Steve Doughty 247.
Ryan Micalski 268
LODI, NJ - Ryan Micalski rolled 268, Sal Angotti 244, Gene Palko,
Jr 237, and Dave Delizio 235 in the Wednesday Nite Live League.
Wilson Aponte, Jr 268
LODI, NJ - Wilson Aponte Jr blasted a high game of 268 in the
Coors Filipino American League.
Danny Rivera hit 258, Eric Perez 249, Audrey Snell 235, Abigail
Reyes 219, and Kathleen Sloan 216
Ryan Cauwels 266
LODI, NJ - Ryan Cauwels fired a high game of 266 in the
Wednesday Men’s 820 League.
Bob Goodwin rolled 247, and Rob Bertolini and Bret Contreras
242.
In the Monday Prime Timers League Jon Townsend rolled 233,
and Dave Brown 203.
Anthony Scrafano 259
LODI, NJ - In the Wednesday 4 Man League Anthony Scrafano
rolled 259, Mike Scrafano 257, and Matt Dunning 248.
Jerry Mazur rolled 243, Austin Wey 213, and Margaret Dalessio
204 in the Sunday Mixed League.
Salvator Angotti 244
LODI, NJ - In the Wednesday Night Live League Salvator Angotti
rolled 244, Michael Anello 229, and Ryan Micalski 224.
Baipei Guan rolled 224, and Dao Forti 194 in the PCL Bowling
League.
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