January 25, 2012 SportsReporter
January 25, 2012 SportsReporter
January 25, 2012 SportsReporter
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Vol. 72 No. 47 January 25 - 31, 2012 50 cents
Georgie Mendoza tossed a 279 game followed by Eddie Acevedo with 268, John Scott 258, Jesus Cruz 705 series, Tyrone Waal 703, and Robert Soto pitched a 687 series
with a 245, Shafer was second with a 236, and Palermaa and Belmonte rolled to a 203-203 tie, forcing a one-ball roll-off to see who would advance and who would be eliminated. In the roll-off, Belmonte barely touched the headpin, leaving the 2-4-5-8 bucket. Needing only seven pins, Palermaa struck to move on. All you can do is throw a good shot and you get what you get, Palermaa said. Seeing Jason leave a bucket helped. But I bowled a good game. It is what it is. In the second elimination game, Shafer, a 25-year PBA Tour veteran, struck on his last four shots to finish with a 222. Palermaa threw three strikes in the 10th for a 217. Rash, who dominated the World Championship qualifying rounds, saw his title hopes collapse when he left a 7-10 in the ninth frame, finishing with a 193. The finals were conducted on the PBAs Scorpion lane condition, selected by Rash as the leading qualifier in the field.
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Jackson Memorial Boys and Brick Memorial Girls Win Championship at Ocean Lanes
LAKEWOOD, NJ The Jackson Memorial Boys won the Championship defeating Manchester in the three-game Baker format and the Brick Memorial Girls are champions after beating cross town rivals Brick Township in the Toms Rover South Bowl With the Indians High School Tournament that took place at Ocean Lanes. Top games for the boys were Shaun Dillon of Brick Memorial at 247, second was a tie with a 245 by Joe Iacono of Toms River North and Matt Clark of Brick Memorial followed Ryan Kenny of Manchester with a 244. The top high series were Mike Ormsby of Jackson Memorial at 662 in second was Shaun Dillon of Brick Memorial with a 654 and tied for third were Anthony Fariello of Brick Memorial and Kevin Lodato of Barnegat at 649. Top games for the girls were posted by Tina Shahinian of Manchester with a 256, second was Kelly Nicosia of Brick Memorial with 252, and third was Madison Lukosius of Brick Township rolling a 238. The top series for the girls was posted by Kelly Nicosia of Brick Memorial with a 704 followed by Karsyn Lukosius of Brick Township with a 680 and Amanda Nardiello of Brick Township with a 631.
NFL Legends Prepare to Strike...Bowling Pins for Charity Prior to Super Bowl XLVI
ARLINGTON, TX (January 18, 2012) - As Super Bowl XLVI returns to a cold weather city in Indianapolis, the seventh annual NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic, one of the premier annual fan/player fundraisers, will be hotter and "taller" than ever in 2012. Former Super Bowl XII Champion and legend Ed "Too Tall" Jones will serve as host of the event which will take place at Woodland Bowling Center in Indianapolis, Ind. at 12 p.m. local time on Saturday, February 4. Fans will have the unique opportunity to bowl with more than 40 current and former NFL stars and hall of famers, with all proceeds benefiting NFL Charities. "I feel privileged to return as event host of the NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic," said Jones. "The Classic has become a Super Bowl tradition, which is a testament to the enduring popularity and tremendous fundraising power of bowling, one of the nation's great pastimes." Prior to the Classic, the NFL greats will team with professional bowlers to lead a private bowling clinic for local at-risk Indianapolis area elementary school children on February 1 at 11 a.m. local time at Woodland Bowling Center (private clinic will be open to the media only). "There is no bigger stage in professional sports than the Super Bowl and we are proud to again join forces with NFL Charities to host what will be a tremendous event and also do our part to give back," said Frank DeSocio of Strike Ten Entertainment. "We're also very pleased to welcome back Ed 'Too Tall' Jones as our host - one of the NFL's great legends who also happens to be a towering presence on the lanes." Legendary NFL stars and Pro Football Hall of Fame members confirmed to participate in the Classic include (subject to change): Lem Barney, Rodney Hampton, Parnell Dickinson, Keith Byars, Jim Taylor, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, Lamonte Hunley, Ricky Hunley, Hank Bauer, Lance Smith, Carl Eller, Sean Landeta, Bart Oates, Rickey Jackson, Chuck Foreman, Tom Nowatzke, Jerry Kramer, Randall McDaniel, Garo Yepremian, Roger Wehrli, Curtis McGriff, Willie Buchanon, Brian Kelley, Fred Williamson, Brig Owens, Charles Haley, Joey Browner, Kent Kramer, Pete Shaw, Mark Clayton, Sandra Taylor, Erich Barnes, Charlie Sanders, Jan Stenerud, Michael Merriweather and Leroy Kelly. "The NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic continues to grow every year and we're anticipating 'heightened' success in 2012. We couldn't be more enthusiastic to welcome back Ed 'Too Tall' Jones and to continue our partnership with the bowling industry, the nation's #1 participatory sport and a game that is enjoyed every year by more than 70 million people," said NFL Charities Tournament Director Nick Nicolosi. "The Classic offers NFL and bowling fans the chance to meet their favorite players over a few frames of bowling in a fun and casual setting." The NFL Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic is open to bowlers and their guests. Entry fees are a donation to NFL Charities of $400 per individual and $1,400 per bowling foursome. All proceeds will benefit NFL Charities. Each bowler will receive a commemorative Super Bowl XLVI bowling ball and pin, along with a gift bag of official Super Bowl merchandise from event sponsors. A silent auction hosted by NFL Auction will take place and offer NFL memorabilia and autographed keepsakes. Guests of bowlers may attend the event at a fee of $100 per person. Interested parties should contact Tournament Director Nick Nicolosi at 201-489-0049 or [email protected].
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Adult Leagues Rockaway Foursome: Mike Angle 279-729, Ed Cook 269-692; Shawn Casey 262-game, Allen Apgar 257 game, Liesl Apgar 236-660; Mary Crenzio 209-517, Joan Dakak 197-549; Terri Galovic 194 game NorBu Lodge: John Jenkins 248-612; Roger McKeon 237-616; Charles Wright 229-616; Lynn Perry 214-554, Anne Meisner 191-game, Stacey Titus 184-506 Thursday Nite Mixed: Steven Petersen 247-653, Alex Dalmedo 222 game, Wayne Poverstein 220-617; Nancy Piechockhi 213-576; Martha Hoffman 193-543; Carole Cerenzio 189 game, Lake Hiawatha A.C.: Dave Martorana 268-686, Chip Vincent 266637, J. Wl Albensi III 256-659, John Finno 247 game, Martel Ellis 240 game, Rockaway Mixed: Tom Collucci 267-740, Charles Jonanning 258674, Don Wagner 247-655, Keri May 276-game, Donna 235 game, Carol Scheu 223 game, Friday Nite Mens: Frank Grumka 258-705, Ken George 248-681, John Bartolazzi 247 game, Rickay Exner 245 game, Jim Westergaard 244 game, William Landrum 235 game, Friday Tri-Mixed: Jerry Szekula Jr. 204 game, Harry Kostyk 188 game, Fred Driver 180 game, Deb Montgomery 190 game, Michele Halley 178 game, Michelle Halko 174 game PBA Experience: bowled on changing PBA lane conditions: Joseph Caloger 223-game, Scott Van Syckel 221-581, Jon Thorn 214 game, Allen Apgar 213-576, Liesl Apgar 183-495, Tami Mehesy 168-478 Lake Hiawatha A.C.: Vernon tatum 265-676, Les Krieger 247-652, J.W. Albensi III 246-670, James Stiles 241-game
AT PLAZA
LD Oppici 789
MADISON, NJ LD Oppici rolled 279-789, Joe Parisi 279, and Jennifer Drury 236-620 in the CMIL League. In the Tuesday Doubles League Scott Harwood shot 212, Frank Fillimon 211, and Donny Prisco 203.
AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Lukas Zito 786
FARMINGDALE, NY Lukas Zito topped the scoring in the Monday Half Hollow Hills League firing games of 234-263-289 for a high series of 786. Mickey Newbeck rolled 279-268-743.
BJ Fuller 782
FARMINGDALE, NY BJ Fuller topped the scoring in the Wednesday Early Mens League firing games of 242-279-261 for a high series of 782. Steve Gonzalex rolled 236-222-267-725, Mark Monfoletto 215-257247-719, Charlie Turner 255-234-229-718, Paul Mazza 237-225-245707, Mac McNally 267-215-215-696, James Curran 245-237-697, Tyrone Brown 232-216-244-692, and Paul Verderosa 238-248-692.
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6 By Vince Albrecht Elmwood Park, NJ Northern Highlands junior Josh Taylor captured the North Jersey Boys Singles at Parkway Lanes, 235226 over Lenape Valleys Steve Borngesser. Seeded fifteenth after a qualifying threesome of 630, Taylor advanced to the championship with games of 254, 225 and 209 while eighth seeded Borngesser had a qualifying 657 set and followed it up with games
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MAPLE LANES
HIGH ROLLERS
Male High Rollers: Greg Matera 288/721 Drew Hodnicki 279/760 Bobby Powers 279/728 Ed Bernardi 279/723 Joshua Weinberger 278/736 Carmine Calabrese 273/702 Brian Warner 267/708 Chris Chicchetti 266/716 John Prestigiacomo 266/707 Tom Agostino 266/738 James Cianelli 266/728 Ed Downey 259/720 Steven Maruffi 259/741 Alby Pezzella 256/717 Viviany Tapia 255/8720 Keith Duffy 248/702 Richie Acosta 245/723 Women High Rollers: Tina Ortiz 245/723 Joanne Lombardo 235/636 Christine Larsen 258/634 Joan Mesiti 228/626 Carman Chu 235/624 Kayla Stavrou 236/622 Rosanna Jurgens 229/611 Melinda Cziraki 228/607 Tracy Cutrupi 238/607 June Williams 224/600 Seniors: John Bonini 278/733 Vito Martino 246/674 Mike Fasano 228/665 Vivian Striano 189/525
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AT WALLINGTON LANES
Monday Night Bowling Adam Fingeroth had an unbeatable night with a 226 ,264,246 785 Cas Costnicki 262, 213, 212 687 The Ladies showed up for battle with Linda Rose shooting a 247,202,202 651 and Debbie Henkelman with a 203, 256,187 651 Coors Lite Public Safety Ed Schell led the pack with 277,245,215 737 Bobby Trupper was on fire he shot a 279 with a 679 series Tim Letavish 200,214-226 640 Dennis Figueroa had a 639 series Jos Morell 643 & Bill Zika 639. Sunday Mixed Mike Perrucci 233 Joe Montefusco Jr. 233 Mike Laspada 233, Chuck Zingone Jr. 225-235. Tuesday Early 5 Man Congratulations to CZs Pro Shop for winning 1st Pl in the 1st half. Tom Twist 111 was amazing with a 233-285-214 with a 732 series but then thats nothing new. Dennis Richie 218-225-287 -730 Joe Leardo Jr. had a 253-224-232 -709.Mike Semanick 229-223-228 680. Single game high scores were Charles Worth 269, Jeremy Rybak 261Doug Weiler 247, John Norgrady 246, and Mike Cutola 240. G& L Mixed was pretty impressive with these scores, Steve Shin 269, Bob Luzzi, 266 Tony Shin 256, Sam Lucci 255, Mike Rochinski 248 and Stan Wusyk 245. The L part of G&L.... the ladies, they did very well Joely Jackowitz had a 231 Nicky Torres had a 226.