January 19, 2011 Sports Reporter
January 19, 2011 Sports Reporter
January 19, 2011 Sports Reporter
Sports Reporter
The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940
International Players Top U.S.A. in PBA Glenn Mohr, Jr. Blasted 810
World Series of Bowling Team Event At Majestic Lanes
HOPELAWN, NJ – Glenn Mohr 777, John Both 289-228-248-765,
By Bill Vint-PBA Media Relations topped all scoring in the Jason Pintus 215-246-279-740,
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – For two weeks, Middlesex County Classic League Ken Rask 267-224-236-727,
nearly 250 of the world’s best at Majestic Lanes pitching games Marcus Stevens 202-267-256-725,
bowlers battled each other in a gruel- of 268, 289, and 253 for the ses- Dennis Smith 269-244-707, and
ing series of individual events during sion high series of 810. George Valewitz 222-244-241-
the Professional Bowlers Don Richard shot 279-239-259- 707.
Association’s World Series of
Bowling at South Point Bowling Jim Ketterer Hit 300-803
Center. On the final day, the best from
America met the best from the rest of At Holiday Bowl
the world, and came in second. OAKLAND, NJ - On Thursday This was Ketterer’s first career
The PBA World Series of Jan 6th, Jim Ketterer threw an 802 800 set and his 13th perfect game.
Bowling’s special team event pitted PBA photo series highlighted by a 300 game He posted games of 213 and 289
the six American bowlers who had International champs Palermaa, Lehtonnen, Koivuniemi, while contesting in the that session before tossing the
finished highest in the 60-game MacLelland, Belmonte, and Monacelli Ridgewood/Pompton Men’s twelve in-a-row for his 300.
qualifying session against the six League at Holiday Bowl.
international bowlers who had fared best while bowl- all lead, and fellow two-handed specialist Osku
ing 12 games per day on five different lane conditions. Palermaa of Finland padded the international team’s
The six-man team event awarded one point for each of lead with his easy 227-150 victory over Sean Rash of Lou Bruno 806 at Belleville
six head-to-head matches, plus three points to the Montgomery, Ill. BELLEVILLE, NJ – Lou Bruno Rudy Johnson shot 257-235-260-
team with the highest total pinfall. Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, tried to get the led the scoring in the Monday 752, Randy Battistus 244-260-
While the head-to-head matches wound up in a 3-3 U.S. back into the match, but a late surge of four Men Anytime Fitness League fir- 245-749, Russ Vanhousen 239-
tie, The World won the team total battle and decisive strikes by opponent Mika Koivuniemi, the third Finn ing games of 268-258-280 for a 266-237-742, Chelo Cabrera 246-
three points, 1,251-1,208. on The World team, closed Barnes’ margin of victory high series of 806 at Brunswick 247-258-751, and Javier Perez
“It was fun,” said Australia’s Jason Belmonte, who to a modest three pins, 227-224. International anchor Zone Belleville. 216-237-277-730.
defeated Wes Malott of Pflugerville, Texas, 254-215, bowler Amleto Monacelli of Venezuela started his
in their head-to-head match. “But fun or not, we’re game with four strikes and held off a rally by U.S. Eric Applegate 805 at Majestic
competitors. We don’t like to lose.” anchor Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., who won
Michael Haugen Jr. of Carefree, Ariz., gave the U.S. the point, 201-193, but it wasn’t enough to overcome HOPELAWN, NJ – Eric 265-717, Kevin Kopko 210-225-
a healthy lead when he defeated Finland’s Kimmo The World’s overall lead. Applegate led the scoring in the 257-692, Joe Bloodgood 229-217-
Lehtonen, 246-161, in the first match. Canada’s Dan “It was a long, tiring two weeks,” O’Neill said. “The Family League at Majestic Lanes 228-674, Al Patrick 244-234-654,
MacLelland trimmed the American lead in Match team match was a good way to end the World Series, firing games of 279-267-259 for a Anthony Angotti 248-212-653,
Two when he topped Ronnie Russell of Camby, Ind., even though we lost. I hope we get to do it again next high series of 805. and Beth Ford 234-212-624.
192-169. Belmonte then put The World into the over- year.” Rocco Fortunato rolled 206-246-
J o a n Ta y l o r ’ s FINAL FRAME
Te n P i n R a p . . . . Donna Zimmerman
Donna Zimmerman, a United
++The results of the 2010 Inter County Tournament are in. The win- States Bowling Congress Hall of
ning team was from Hudson County, and their total was 7315. The Famer, passed away Dec. 23,
Morris County ladies came in second. They only missed first by 67 2010 in Thousand Palms, Calif.
pins, which is small spread over a team of five. A total of 13 teams of She was 77.
top-averaging women were entered. Morris County posted 3090. She was inducted into the Hall
Morris County Val Johannessen posted high game with 278. of Fame in 1982 in the Superior
++Noel Vega, Fredon, rolled 300-780 in the Dave Valerius Trio Idle bowling thoughts.
Performance category.
league at Rockaway lanes. He has ten sanctioned perfect games, and is Zimmerman’s best season came ...Rules seem to becoming loos- ...Bowling can be a funny
averaging 234 subbing in the league. He used a Blue Hammer in 1965, when she captured the er and looser in every phase of game at times, except when the
Backlash drilled by Ken Yokobosky. Speaking of Ken, he himself all events title at the Women’s the game. Much has been done last laugh is at your expense.
rolled a 299-747 in the same league “sending the five pin into the 7 but International Bowling Congress in the tournament area and too
the 7 refused to fall.” He has “around 20-300 games and three or four (now USBC) Championships much to make it easier for tour- ...Bill O'Neill, already one of
299s.” He is averaging 232 in this league and used a new Storm Reign and led her team to a second- naments to secure more entries. the leaders for PBA Player of the
Supreme drilled by, well, who else? place finish at the tournament. Youth and solid no sandbagger Year for the current season, and
++The results of the 58th Annual Robert H. Higgins Memorial She also won the Bowling suspicion bowlers (using a major threat for one of the
Officers Doubles Tournament are in. In the Handicap Division, win- Proprietors’ Association of planned methods to keep aver- super stars for the next decade,
ners were Mary Pearson and James Winterfeld, 1475, followed by America doubles crown with ages down to receive unwarrant- is as popular as he is talented.
Thomas J. Beardsmore and Anne Cohen, 1458 and Donna Sterling and Janet Harmon. ed and unrealistic free handicap And he enhances his and pro
Christina Bream, 1455. Thomas and Daniel Mergenthaler lead the For the 1965 season, pins) should be protected with bowling's image when he stops
scratch division with 1344. High games were posted by James Zimmerman was named to the common sense edicts. Strict but by unannounced at junior bowl-
Winterfeld, 279 and Anne Cohen, 241. High Series’ were rolled by Bowlers Journal International fair should be the guideline for ing tournaments and spends a
James Winterfeld, 736 and Anne Cohen, 620. All-American team and finished good amount of time talking to
every league and tourney rule.
++Rockaway is hosting the Rockaway Classic Trios, whose second second to Betty Kuczynski for and encouraging the youngsters,
half will start January 25th. The league runs Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. Bowler of the Year honors. She ...High praise is due the top offering tips and relating what
for a 15-week season. First place will pay $2250, or $750 per person. was named Southern California women bowlers who still keep life on the tour is all about.
They also offer the PBA Experience Winter Doubles League for an 18- Woman Bowler of the Year. themselves in top bowling form
week season on Wednesdays starting January 12. Call the lanes for to roll in the few major women's ...Scott Norton of Costa Mesa,
Zimmerman was a charter
more information or to sign up. events around since the women's Calif., was a longtime outstand-
member of the Professional
ing youth bowler and star---and
Women’s Bowling Association. tour ceased regular operations
She earned one professional title, in 2003. But shining beams do still looks as though he is the
the PWBA Oxnard Open in burst though the clouds such as star of a high school or college
1964, and took second in three when Kelly Kulick won the team. But looks can deceive and
other events. She was inducted Tournament of champions or a look deeper reveals a sharp
into the PWBA Hall of Fame in when Wendy Macpherson won attorney who received his
1996. the Japan Women's Open and degree and passed the bar exam
She began her bowling career with her first prize and a bonus more than a year ago. He
in her hometown of Akron, Ohio. for tossing a 300 game on TV passed his bowling star exam
In 1952, at age 19, she became collected some $157,000 in many years ago with the help of
the 27th woman in bowling his- American money. his highly respected mom, hall
tory to roll a perfect game. It was of famer Virginia Norton.
the only 300 game the WIBC ...The United States Bowling
Congress, with its 2011 electees, ...Of the 45 bowlers who made
recorded during the 1952-53 sea- the TV finals in five PBA World
son. now numbers 385 members, 254
for their bowling performances, Series of bowling tournaments,
One of her more interesting 10 spots were claimed by bowlers
moments in bowling occurred at 112 in meritorious contribu-
tions, and 19 pioneers of the representing foreign countries,
the 1959 BPAA All-Star though a couple of them were
Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. A sport. That may seem like a
large number, but who can repeaters. No surprise there, all
severe snowstorm left her with- have proved they belong.
out transportation, so count the number of bowlers
Zimmerman and Buzz Fazio who have competed in the sport ...Bowling balls have been con-
decided to run to the center. She for the past 120 years and structed of hard wood, rubber,
Sports Reporter described how they ran through
the snow and managed to arrive
before---five, ten, hundreds of
millions?
combinations of materials called
composition balls and all kinds of
Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough at the center moments before the plastics, but no metals involved.
...Hardly any top bowlers now
Pat McDonough - 1967-1996
squad went to the floor. It has been reported that at one
use a two fingered grip---but
"The officials already had the time some billiard balls were
Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant more and more are using a no
alternates dressed to take our made of ivory. I recall balls made
Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia finger grip---preferring some
place,” Zimmerman said. “I from the tusks of elephants, but
Contributing Writers form of palm grip---not easy,
Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor
bowled with cold air in my lungs never bowling balls, and never
but effective in the right hands.
Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy all evening and was thankful to have seen one. Have you?
Martin Michel Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi finish second to Marion
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That season, she also finished
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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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Ralph DiPasquale 295 at Parkway Dan Barker 780 Seven Perfectos at Lodi Lanes
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ- Ralph DiPasquale topped the scoring in the
Friday 1050 Major League at Parkway Lanes firing a high game of 295
At Holiday Bowl LODI, NJ- Anthony Buonanno, Fermin Roldan, John Seprone, Jr.,
Joseph Verducci, Mitchell Sacks, Gary Janz, and Gary Vicente all rolled
and a high series of 766. OAKLAND, NJ Dan Barker led 300’s in the USBC Certification League at Lodi Lanes.
Joe Brulato hit 765, Chuck Trimblett 730, Paul Stuart 728, Kathleen the scoring in the Sal Marino
Weissman and Lisa Friscioni 715, Dominick Capozzi 710, Vic Padilla Budweiser Classic at Holiday
HY-WAY BOWL
700, Craig Kirchner and Dave Derosa 699. 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 ROUTE 22, UNION, NJ
908-687-9300
Scheck 257-704, Paul Chiarello
258-696, Rich Michaels 254-687,
Tom Maloney 279-675, Ray
Kummer 244-667, and Chip Jones
257-664.
DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR
AL BRIDGES, MANAGER
Scott Koenig 779
At Parkway Lanes
ELMWOOD 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, Dave
Irwin 234-666, Ryan Sroke 239-
662, and Frank Beamon 244-661.
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