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tournaments where he finALLEN PARK, Mich. Scott ished in the top 10, but over Newell of Deland, Fla., defeatthe next 16 regional and ed Michael Clark Jr. of national tournaments, he Cleveland, Ohio, 227-180, to didnt finish in the top 10 win the Professional Bowlers once. Association Regional Players Ive made a lot of Championship-East at changes to my game, he Thunderbowl Lanes. said. Ive really worked The win earned Newell hard at it, mostly through $6,000, an elite berth in the competition because I need 2012 PBA Tournament of to see the result in competiChampions and his third career tion to know if what Im title as a PBA regional competidoing is actually working. tor. Ive been bowling real well Newell entered the 32-player in non-PBA events recentsingle-elimination match play ly, so I felt good coming finals as the number 27 qualifiinto this event. er. He slipped past Nathan Bohr I kind of knew that one of Wichita, Kan., 4-3, in the of these days there was best-of-seven-game opening going to be a breakthrough, round; swept Jim Tomek Jr. of and hopefully things will Camp Hill, Pa., 3-0, in the bestof-five Round of 16, and then PBAphoto go well from here. defeated Chicagos Jason Scott Newell of Deland, Fla., climbed from 27th Newell has aspirations of Wojnar, 2-0, in the best-of-three qualifier to win the PBARegional Players succeeding on the PBA National Tour, but he also Round of 8 to reach the semifi- Championship-East Title. knows what hes up against. nal round where he eliminated Bowling on the national tour is so much different, Jeff Hicks of Allen Park, Mich., 189-159, in a one-game he said. Those guys are so good, and what they do match. Newell, 28, hopes his Regional Players Championship to the lane conditions is amazing. But you either figis a turning point in an up-and-down career. In 2010, he ure it out or you go home, and Im not ready to go had a streak of eight consecutive PBA South Region home yet.
John Rankin Blasted a 299 in an 811, Tony Mascio, Ron DeLuca and Mike Rovetto 300 In Montvale Major League
By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE, NJ - John Rankin led all scorers during a great week of bowling in the Montvale Major League, he took the top spot bowling an 811 series on games of 299, 234 and 278. Johns fine effort, along with Mike Rovettos 224-300228-752, led Valley Tent Rental to a 19-11 victory over The Game Zone. Bob Greenwood rolled 225-236-248-709 for The Game Zone despite the defeat. Two other perfect games were bowled this evening. Ron DeLuca bowled a 300, and added games of 257 and 240 for a 797 series, but despite his effort CZs Pro Shop was defeated by BuddiesProShop.com, 20-10, behind Alex Kowalchuks s 253-225-287-765. Tony Mascio also bowled a 300, and added a 223 game en route to a 700 series, helping GDC Contracting earn a 15-15 tie with West Shore Beauty Salon. Rick Whitlings 229-247-257-733 led GPs Restaurant to a 21-9 victory over North Jersey Turf & Trim. Ralph Bernardos 245-236-243724 helped Ricks Pro Shop defeat Bergen Batting Center, 19-11. Forde Prigot bowled 201-267-235-703 followed by Bob Balzarek tossing 236-258-209703, Chuck Ontal 258-697, Larry Toppin 261689, Chris Trembath 248-687, Tim Hurd 245687, Anthony Reyes 244-685, Adrian Lawson 255-683, Bob Higgins 236-675, Mike Funtsch 238-671, Jeff Rovetto 241-671, Keith Krokus 245-668, Mike Pasch 256-667, Rocky Durocher 258-667, Chris Arbegast 238-663, Jun Roldan 246-662, Matt Rovetto 266-662 and Keith Lee 234-655.
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Wounded Veteran Derek Gagne Makes Inspiring Debut At USBC Open Championships
Matt Cannizzaro - USBC Open Championships Media Relations RENO, Nev. - Derek Gagne of Menominee, Mich., "We were coming back from dropping off some lost most of one leg, half a foot, hearing in one ear Humvees to get new armor," Gagne said. "It was late and sight in one eye while serving in Iraq, but two at night, and someone set off an IED (Improvised things he hasn't lost are hope and determination. Explosive Device), which most people know as a Despite suffering such life-changing injuries three roadside bomb." years ago, the 24-year-old veteran has a positive outIn a just a few short moments, Gagne's entire life look on life and even has developed a new passion for was changed, but he did what he knew best and tried bowling, which recently led him to the 2011 United helping the people who were with him. States Bowling Congress Open Championships. "It felt like something hit me in the chest," said Gagne never was involved in Gagne, who also earned the organized bowling as a youth, Bronze Star for bravery. "I couldbut after returning from Iraq, he n't breathe or see anything. I didstarted bowling in a league with n't know I had been injured his stepfather and half-brothers at because all I could think about Pla-Mor Lanes in Chilton, Wis. was trying to take the next "They thought it would be breath. My driver and my intergood therapy for me, and it's preter were both killed. fun," Gagne said. "This year, Somehow, I was able to pull my they needed a bowler on their team leader from the Humvee, team for the Open but she also lost her leg." Championships, and I told them While in the hospital in Iraq, I'd love to go. They've already Gagne's leg and part of his other asked me if I want to go again foot were removed, and they next year, and I immediately said began reconstructing what was yes." left of his nose. Soon after, they Gagne has gone back to doing transported him to a military hossome of the other things he loves pital in Germany, where he was to do, too. He plays in a men's USBC photo supposed to have additional surbasketball league during the Derek Gagne, 24 year-old wounded geries. summer and races stock cars. He warrior, makes USBCOpen Debut. Instead, upon his arrival in also is enrolled at the University Germany, a spot opened up on a of Wisconsin-Marinette, where he is studying for a plane to the United States, and he was sent to degree in business. Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was Originally, Gagne planned for a career in the FBI. told he'd be there for 22 months and wouldn't walk "I joined the Army because I liked helping people," for six months to a year. Within two months, he was Gagne said. "I wanted to be a field agent for the FBI, fitted for a prosthetic leg, and he was walking with and being an MP is one of the best ways to get into a cane two weeks later. His stay lasted only nine that area." months. In the fall of 2006, Gagne was deployed to Baghdad "I was running within six months," Gagne said. with the National Guard 759th Military Police "I truly believe that Walter Reed is the best hospital Battalion. in the world. The care I received was amazing." A couple of months later, he earned the first of two On the lanes at the USBC Open Championships, Purple Hearts when he was hit by a mortar, causing Gagne posted scores of 563 in singles, 447 in doubles him to lose the hearing in one ear. Two months after and 433 in team for a 1,443 all-events total at the that, things unfortunately got worse. National Bowling Stadium.
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ROCKAWAY ROLLERS
Scott Van Syckle 764
ROCKAWAY, NJ Scott Van Syckle led the Dave Valerious Trios League firing 279-764. Shawn Casey rolled 2689-655, Walter Wormann 257-656, Mustafa Abdallatiff 256-681, Dori Tingoli 218, and Tami Mehesy 210. In the Bag Your Ball League Michael Seminaris rolled 224.
In the Friday Tri Mixed League John Petzinger shot 217. In the Weekend Warriors League Tony Greene shot 259-607, Matthew Hulbert 233-638, and Gregory King 222-642.
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Lexus Lopez 278, Matt Glarner 259, Rob Zimbaldi 258 Spark North Jersey Conference Juniors
By Vince Albrecht
WALLINGTON, NJ Leading the of the North against North Arlington, taking both games Jersey Interscholastic Conference parade was behind the combined efforts of Bryan Heinrich Lyndhurst sophomore Lexus Lopez who rattled and Krzys Klecha. Elsewhere, Hawthorne Christian bounced back the pins with an astounding 278 and followed it up with 229 to raise her average to 196. North from a 3-2 setback to Bogota by edging Arlington junior Matt Glarner set a career high Palisades Park, 3-2 behind Jaclyn Yurus peppy with 236-259 in leading the Vikings past over average scores of 190-180; Kevin Lee Hasbrouck Heights, 5-0 despite a 216 by the posted a 205 for the Tigers. In the Bogota triAviators Matt Maarinelli. Leonias Rob umph over Hawthorne Christian, anchor Zimbaldi hammered out a 258, Queen of Peace Anthony Giacomelli led the Buccaneers with senior Bryan Valentin routed the maples as did 201-211 while Isaac Marcinuk scored 201 for St Mary soph Rey DeJesus with identical 255 the Defenders. The Aviators Roland Gamez came through with a huge 236 as Hasbrouck scores. St Mary [37-03] stayed in hot pursuit of Park Heights came back to overtake Pal Park, 3-2. Other deuces were tossed by: Dean Hansen Ridge [38-02] with sweeps of Bogota and 247-237-234, Austin Masser Wood-Ridge. The Gaels currently sport two [Becton] 200 average shooters in red-hot senior [Secaucus] 245-204, Kyle Bonser [Lyndhurst] Stephen Marciniak who exploded with games of 237-211, Joe Bocage [Becton] 235, Brandon 246-224 Tuesday to lift his average to 209;Formicola [Rutherford] 230, June Park [Leonia] Moore Frank teammate DeJesus had 226-234 to go along with 230, Carmine Battista [Lyndhurst] 225, Max his 255 the following day to scale up the indi- Gruttaduria [Rutherford] 220, Joe Rizzola vidual average leader-board to just shy of 201. [Secaucus] 215-203, Dante Iyer [Secaucus] 215, Riding strong games from Dan Wuhrman 225, Nikko Deliantis [St Mary] 214, Taylor Maurer Sam Horan 219 and Mike Wuhrman 214, Park [Queen of Peace] 214, Bryan Valentin [Queen Ridge came off a bye to stop Wallington, 5-0. of Peace] 204 and Matt Miguel [Queen of The latter had prevailed in an earlier contest Peace] 202.
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MONTVALE, NJ - Jim Rivers fired scores of 229-246-268 for a 743 series to lead all scoring in the Thursday Nite Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Combining with Rivers was Bob Greenwood rolling 298-719, Gerrit Overeem
242-716, and Rich Naclerio 279711 to power La Familia to a lead leading 1065 scratch series. Pete Bruno hit 279-724, Mike Almodovar 257-717, Rick Hunt 256-710, Ed McAuliffe 267-705, and Steve Scorzetti 245-696.
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Pat Ciniello to Receive THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Rocco Fortunato 809 Jason Ciszewski 709 Victor Lerner HOPELAWN, NJRocco HOPELAWN, NJ In the Avenel Memorial Medal Fortunato led the scoring in the Youth League Jason Ciszewski
Friday Nite Mixed League tossing games of 275-256-278 for a high series of 809. Rob Williams rolled 243-246688, Vince Rudrow 201-200-256657, Dixon Duran 223-248-652, and Melissa Hertenberger 217223-621, rolled 268-253-709, DJ Petardi 222-206-617, and Heather Medoro 213.
Pat Ciniello (Bowling Management Associates, Inc., Bonita Springs, Fla.) has been selected as the 2011 BPAA Hall of Fame Inductee and recipient of the Victor Lerner Memorial Medal. The Lerner Medal is the highest honor in the bowling business and is awarded for a lifetime of service to the bowling industry and represents the recipient's induction into BPAA's Hall of Fame located at the International Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Ciniello is cited for his many years of bowling center management in his Bowland chain of centers in Florida, service to the BPAA and BPAA programs, events and tournaments as well as the bowling industry on local, state and national levels. His industry contributions include many years of service to the Multi Unit Bowling Information Group (MUBIG) and the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame (IBMHOF), especially during the IBMHOF's relocation and rebuilding at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas. The Victor Lerner Memorial Medal will be presented To Pat Ciniello during International Bowl Expo 2011 on Wednesday morning, June 29, at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas.