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Jesper Svensson, Kyle Troup Win Second Roth-Holman Niles Nielsen Slammed 300
PBA Doubles Championship Title At Lodi Lanes
By Jerry Schneider LODI, NJ - Niles Nielsen blasted a Ramon Ortiz 268, and John
INDIANAPOLIS – Sweden’s 300 game in the Friday Sperone 268.
Jesper Svensson and fellow two- Ghosthawk Mixed League at Lodi Joe Alfano fired 290-776, Chuck
hander Kyle Troup of Lanes. Cocozzo 268, and Chang Pang
Taylorsville, North Carolina, Richy Hernandez rolled 270, 267 in the Wednesday Men’s 820.
defeated EJ Tackett of Bluffton, Dan Damore Burned 300
Indiana and Marshall Kent of
Yakima, Washington, 234-205, in At Farmingdale Lanes
the Baker format title match to FARMINGDALE, NY - Dan Carcamo 289, Anthony D'Elia,
win the Mark Roth-Marshall Damone blasted a 300 game in the Eric Smyth, Paul Pillitteri, and
Holman PBA Doubles Epic Edge Trios League at Derek James 279, Elmo Reavis
Championship which aired on Farmingdale Lanes. 278, and Frank Montgoris, Jr and
FS1 from Royal Pin Woodland. Nick DiLauro rolled 298, Ramon Evan Myers 269.
For both Svensson and Troup it
was their second title of the 2020 Champions Jesper Svensson and Kyle Troup with Marshall Holman PBA photo Doug Batsch Logged 300
Go Bowling PBA Tour season,
but for the 25-year-old Svensson, his 10th career title will be eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot for induc-
At Rockaway Lanes
made him title-eligible for eventual election to the tion in 2032, Simonsen in 2033 and Svensson, the ROCKAWAY, NJ - Doug Batsch Paul Longo rolled 268-758, Allen
PBA Hall of Fame. He is the third youngest player to first Swedish player to earn HOF eligibility, in 2034. blasted a 300 game in the Apgar 267-735, Lies'l Apgar 245,
achieve that feat, behind Anthony Simonsen and Svensson won the Go Bowling PBA Indianapolis Rockaway Foursome League at and Al Osusky 235.
Tackett who reached the PBA Hall of Fame minimum Open for back-to-back titles while Troup earned his Rockaway Lanes.
titles eligibility criteria at ages 22 and 24, respective- fifth career title after winning the Jonesboro Open James Carey Bagged 300
ly. All three have a lengthy wait ahead in reaching the earlier this season.
20-year PBA membership criteria, however. Tackett PBA
See Page 2 At Maple Lanes RVC
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Jason Mersch rolled 268, Joe
James Carey blasted a 300 game Mazza 267, Erica Gershkowitz
USBC POSTPONES OR SUSPENDS in the Tuesday Late Men’s League 264, Rich Rothmansky 262, and
at Maple Lanes RVC. Vance Bailey 256.
NATIONAL EVENTS UNTIL MAY 1
by Terry Bigham Scott Kampf Pitched 300
ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling • The USBC Masters, USBC Senior Queens
Congress (USBC) is postponing or suspending and USBC Convention are postponed indefinitely. At Farmingdale Lanes
nationally conducted USBC events until May 1, USBC intends to reschedule these events later in FARMINGDALE, NY - Scott Kenny Sanders and Tim Regan
2020, due to COVID-19 safety concerns. 2020, as public health conditions allow. Kampf blasted a 300 game in the 279, Wesley Grant 278, Todd
This includes the USBC Open Championships, USBC will announce any changes to the Epic/Maple Foursome League at Klarikaitis and Dianna Cazzalino
USBC Women’s Championships, USBC Convention, Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Farmingdale Lanes. 269, Thomas Gregg 268, and
USBC Masters and USBC Senior Queens. USBC Tour schedule no later than April 2, 2020. Ramon Carcamo shot 289, Frankie Montgoris 265.
made this difficult decision out of concern for the We realize our stakeholders will have many ques-
health and safety of our members, their families and tions related the changes. USBC staff is working on Rob Gotterbarn, Lou DeMartino,
local communities. additional communications and guidance for our
• The 2020 USBC Open Championships and bowlers and association leaders. We appreciate Amefika Greaves 300 At Majestic
2020 USBC Women’s Championships are suspended everyone’s patience as our staff works to provide HOPELAWN, NJ - Rob 813.
until May 1, 2020. All teams registered from March more information as soon as possible. Gotterbarn, Lou DeMartino and Michelle Montgoris rolled 279,
21 through April 30 will have the option to resched- Please read the Frequently Asked Questions and Amefika Greaves each blasted a Sunil Kochar 278-259-760, Frank
ule for new added dates in the summer. USBC cus- additional updates located on the USBC website for 300 game in the Epic Edge Trios Montgoris, Jr 269, Damon Brown,
tomer service will contact team captains directly with more information. League at Majestic Lanes. Rob Louis Getzelman and Evan Myers
more details. had high series with 300-235-278- 268, and Joe Benus 266.
2 SPORTS REPORTER March 19, 2020
APPLICATIONS FOR THE DAROLL AND DOLORES FREWING PBA Continued from Page 1
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DUE NOW
The 2017 Roth-Holman Doubles champions held an eight-pin lead in
ARLINGTON, Texas – The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame (IBMHOF) is accepting appli-
cations for the Daroll and Dolores Frewing College Scholarship through March 31. the eighth frame of the title match but Tackett and Kent, working on a
The $25,000 annual scholarship was created by Daroll Frewing, co-founder and CEO of US Bowling double, could have put the pressure on with at least one more strike in
Corporation, and his wife, Dolores, to give back to the center owners with whom they have built relationships the 10th. Kent couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity, however,
with throughout the years. Daroll, who has been involved in the bowling industry for nearly six decades, pulling his shot slightly, leaving the 3-10 split and failing to convert the
serves on the Board of Trustees of the IBMHOF. spare. Svensson kept it interesting when he left the difficult 2-4-7-8 in
Applicants must be a son, daughter or grandchild of a Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) the ninth frame, but he converted the spare and Troup then struck on the
center owner and in their senior year of high school. The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant based first ball of the 10th frame to secure the win.
on academic success and service to the community. “I suppose it was only fair that I did the work this time,” said the 28-
“The Frewings have been tremendous supporters of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame for year-old Troup, who is the son of eight-time PBA Tour winner Guppy
many years, and we’re thrilled to help with the Daroll and Dolores Frewing College Scholarship,” IBMHOF Troup. “For the rest of the tournament I was just trying to keep up with
President and Chairman Mike Aulby said. “We appreciate the continued generosity of the Frewings. This Jesper because he was striking so much.”
scholarship will greatly benefit members of the BPAA family for many years.” “I think we’re one of the strongest doubles teams out here,” Svensson
The Daroll and Dolores Frewing Scholarship will be presented at 2020 International Bowl Expo, which will added. “We established pretty early on that we were going to be the ones
take place July 2-6 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in the Denver area. Travel and hotel to beat. As one of the best teams out here, the other guys know they are
expenses for the award winner and a parent/guardian will be provided by BPAA. going to have to bowl their best to beat us.”
The launch of the annual scholarship, with a $250,000 donation by the Frewings, was announced at last year’s Svensson and Troup dominated the Baker match play rounds, earning
Bowl Expo. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the IBMHOF Board of Directors, along with a mem- the top seed for the finals with a 13-3 record and 11,080 pinfall total for
ber of the Frewing family. a whopping 582-pin lead over No. 2 qualifiers Tackett and Kent.
USBC ANNOUNCES INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM The same two teams met in the 2017 title match when Svensson and
AND SINGLES BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE PBA Head of Events Troup defeated Tackett and Kent, 279-195, in Portland, Maine.
“I told Jesper after we won in 2017 that we were going to be doubles
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY Janay Haggerty Resigns partners for 25 years and now we have 21 to go,” Troup said. “We’ve
by Terry Bigham Janay Haggerty, PBA Head of been looking forward to this tournament for a long time because we
ARLINGTON, Texas – The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is Events, has resigned after a 16- know going in we’re going to be tough to beat.”
postponing the Intercollegiate Singles and Team Sectionals scheduled year career with the PBA in order
Both players stressed the importance of team chemistry in being suc-
for March 13-15. Competition at all locations is postponed indefinitely. to spend more time with her fami-
cessful competing in the Baker format competition that requires each
USBC made this decision after reviewing the actions of universities and ly (husband and reigning PBA
player to bowl alternate frames to combine for one score.
national governing bodies to postpone or cancel collegiate events due to West Region Player of the Year PJ
“It’s hard to put into words how proud I am of what we did as a unit,”
COVID-19 safety concerns. Haggerty plus their five-year-old
Svensson said. “A match on TV goes by so fast when you bowl 10
USBC will continue to monitor conditions in the coming weeks and twins) in Roseville, Calif.
Haggerty, who earned her
frames by yourself, but then when you only have five frames it can be
consider options for rescheduling the intercollegiate events. USBC will
Bachelor of Arts degree in com- over before you know it, so you have to make the most of the five shots
continue the previously announced policy to refund entry fees for any
school or athlete who chooses to withdraw from these events. munications at Washington State you have to bowl.”
University, worked two years as In the semifinal match, Tackett and Kent defeated No. 5 qualifiers
associate director of media rela- Dom Barrett of England and Simonsen of Little Elm, Texas, 263-190, to
tions at the University of Kansas advance to the title match. The FS1 telecast opened with Simonsen and
before joining the PBA as media Barrett beating No. 4 qualifiers Jakob Butturff of Tempe, Arizona and
relations coordinator in 2003. She Finland’s Osku Palermaa, 237-236, in the first match when Simonsen
was promoted to director of events converted a 10 pin on his second shot in the 10th frame. Barrett and
and community relations in 2008 Simonsen then beat No. 3 qualifiers Kris Prather of Plainfield, Illinois
and became Vice President of and Andrew Anderson of Holly, Michigan in the second match, 226-190,
Marketing in 2017, a position she to advance to the semifinal match.
held until becoming Head of
Events when Bowlero Corp pur- Final Standings:
chased the PBA in 2019. 1, Jesper Svensson, Sweden/Kyle Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., $30,000.
2, EJ Tackett, Bluffton, Ind./Marshall Kent, Yakima, Wash., $15,000.
3, Dom Barrett, England/Anthony Simonsen, Little Elm, TX, $13,000
4, Andrew Anderson, Holly, Mich./Kris Prather, Plainfield, IL., $12,000.
5, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz./Osku Palermaa, Finland, $11,000.
Stepladder Results:
Match One – Barrett/Simonsen def. Butturff/Palermaa, 237-236.
Match Two – Barrett/Simonsen def. Anderson/Prather, 226-190.
Semifinal Match – Tackett/Kent def. Barrett/Simonsen, 263-190.
Championship – Svensson/Troup def. Tackett/Kent, 234-205.
March 19, 2020 SPORTS REPORTER 3
Sports Reporter
the scoring in the Mondayt Goldstein &
Munice 248-258-701, Bill Hoese 202-278- Kevin Eccleston, Hanel Singles League rolling games of 227-
675, and Andrew Bock 246-212-212-670.
Michael Kelly 706 222-226 for a high series of 675.
Derrick E Brown 731
HOPELAWN, NJ - Derrick Brown topped the
HOPELAWN, NJ - Kevin Eccleston and
Michael Kelly each fired high series of 706
Chris Hedges rolled 237-232-204-673,
Mike McNichol 257-248-662, and Rusty Advertising works
scoring in the Strike Nation League firing in the Friday Night Mixed League. Kevin Thomsen 214-239-648.
games of 230-248-253 for a high series of
731.
shot 237-202-267-706, and Michael 245-
258-203-706.
Dave Alcantara 673
HOPELAWN, NJ - Dave Alcantara led the
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Alexander E Queen rolled 214-255-257-726,
Chris L Schenck, Jr 225-255-243-723, Mike
Ferraro 299-205-215-719, Al-Wadir Samuel
Brian Petretta rolled 214-235-235-684,
Edward Patri 206-237-236-679, Salvatore
scoring in the Merck League rolling games
of 220-234-219 for a high series of 673.
201-865-5363
Angotti 226-246-204-676, and Kevin Bitler Pete Zafian hit 207-235-224-666, Rob
256-266-717, Nathan Bryan, Jr 224-237-253- 201-226-247-674. Sarate 214-225, and Bryan Feighner 220.
714, and Andre Crawford 228-228-258-714.
March 19, 2020 SPORTS REPORTER 5
ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Colin Beasty 280-765 Jim Vivalo 279 John Marez 248
ROCKAWAY, NJ - Colin Beasty led the scoring in the ROCKAWAY, NJ - Jim Vivalo rolled a high game of 279 in ROCKAWAY, NJ - John Marez rolled 248, John Scott 243,
Thursday Nite Mixed League firing a high game of 280 and the Monday Nite Mixed League. and David Exner 236 in the Strikes and Spares League.
a high series of 765. Ryan Scholz rolled 259-720, Bruce Roznoy 253, Cal Roth Susan Chillemi shot 188, and Tammy Baldwin 180 in the
Robert Rhodes shot 277, Doug Scholtz 276, Jim Testa 268, 245, and Stuart Gomer 228. Rockaway Women’s League.
Dave Katz 258, and Heriberto Matias 257. Stan Czapka 253 In the Morris Hills Mixed League Barry Webb shot 171,
ROCKAWAY, NJ - Stan Czapka rolled 253, Steve Freidman Sal Antoniello 169, and Bill Hamilton 157.
Jim Testa 741 248, Shelly Blumberg 235, Morris Horowitz 234, and Tony Shawn Casey 278
ROCKAWAY, NJ - Jim Testa led the scoring in the Stikes Haasz 232 in the Fox Hills Seniors League. ROCKAWAY, NJ -Shawn Casey fired a high game of 278
and Spares League rolling a high game of 268 and a high Beth Williams blasted 198, Barry Webb 191, and Manny in the Chester Men’s League.
series of 741. Barroqueiro 179 in the Morris Hills Mixed League. Patrick Lyness rolled 257, Charles Tredway, Sr and JT
John Scott shot 246, Jim Foley and Tom Lindrow 227, and In the Rockaway Women’s League Tammy Baldwin rolled Wilson 247, Mark Novembre 246, and Mark Maisoneuve
Tim Bender and Abdul Lopez 214. 201, Susan Chillemi 200, and Kathy Glendon 160. 242.
6 SPORTS REPORTER March 19, 2020
AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Darius Fuller 298 Luke Richardson 279 Ryan Fina 195, and James Joe Martilotti 268 Jim Cloudman 265
FARMINGDALE, NY - Darius FARMINGDALE, NY - Luke Costanzo 159. FARMINGDALE, NY - Joe FARMINGDALE, NY - Jim
Fuller blasted a high game of Richardson rolled a high of 279 in Mark Ferrara 279 Martilotti rolled 268, Michelle Cloudman rolled 265, David
298 in the Tuesday Nite Owls the Friday Late Mixed. FARMINGDALE, NY - Mark DeLucia 242, and Arti Maisano Mass 264, Jonathan Mass 262,
League. Paul Meyer rolled 258, Kyle Ferrara led the scoring in the 218 in the No Self Control John Becker 256, and Doug
Daniel Shkoditch rolled 2798, Durfee 257-249, and Mike Saturday St Martin League fir- League. Karlson 252 in the Thursday
John Curtis 268, Nathaniel Agosta, Hari Soedarmasto, Wingo ing a high game of 279, Brian Anthony D'Elia 268 Businessmen’s League.
Fuller 267-257, Charles Jordan Hom, Brian Selwin, and Daniel Lunetto shot 247, and Michael FARMINGDALE, NY - Chris Holden rolled 180-177,
259, and Derrick Beard 258. Schrafel 248. Graston 230. Anthony D'Elia led the scor- and JoAnne Fina 163 in the
Sean Haughney 279 Thomas Gazza 278 In the Thursday Goodtimers ing in the Friday Late Mixed Sunday Adult/Junior League.
FARMINGDALE, NY - Sean FARMINGDALE, NY - League Dale Alberino rolled League rolling games of 268- In the Sunday Adult/Junior
Haughney rolled 279, Jonathan Thomas Gazza shot 278, Doug 248, Tommy Angilella 231, and 267 for a high series of 731. League Lea Gravino rolled 224,
Mass and Doug Karlson 277, Quaranto 277, Kenny Simon Jay Whittaker 228. Brian Selwin rolled 257, and Nicholas DaCosta 259.
Robert Weinstein 275, and 268, and Gregory Rapena 257 In the Tuesday Ladies League Wingo Homn 248, and Daniel In the Thursday Green Men
Steve Freidman 258 in the in the Wednesday Party League. Vickie Rich rolled 183, Jessica Schrafel, Nicholas Ng, and League Manny Naiman rolled
Thursday Businessmen’s In the Sunday Adult/Junior Valentino 182, and Suzanne Mike Walsh 247. 202, Dan Feinberg 200, and Joe
League. Stephan Diaczun, Jr hit 204, Katz 171. Salvato 190.
• Footnote on the above item, when Osku Palermaa bowled in the 2004
U.S. Open finals, he was a 20-year-old amateur and the first two-handed
bowler ever to appear in a televised PBA championship round. Palermaa
finished fifth, losing to PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr., 228-
198, in the opening match.