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Vol. 73 No.4 March 28 - April 3, 2012 50 cents

Tommy Dakouvanos Claims Monmouth County Masters Title

By Joanne Ramsey HOWELL, NJ - Tommy Dakouvanos, of Belford claimed the title at the 50th Monmouth County Bowling Association Masters Tournament at Howell Lanes. He previously claimed the championship in 1993. His said that it was a long draught. Dakouvanos after qualifying tenth with a sixgame score of 1172 (Michael Fogarty of Jackson, was the leading qualifier with a 1281) Morris County president Bob Hodges here with Champion Tommy Dakouvanos, then compiled a 5-1 runner-up Gary Budra and tournament manager Joanne Ramsey. match play record with a tourney high average of 213.5. In the two-game Freehold 396-373. He then beat Parker Bohn III of match play finals Dakouvanos defeated John Jackson (the 2011 Masters Champion and runnerBarrett of Hazlet 469-327. He then beat Michael up in 1984 and 1985) 495-396. In the fourth match, Fogarty of Jackson 386-379, then beat James Dakouvanos put Budra into the Losers bracket for Benson of Middletown 416-359, and then met the first time with scores of 513-416. Budra came Gary Budra of Howell (the runner-up in 2006) for back to win the next two matches against Ken MacLeod of Brick (the runner-up in 2008) 411-345 the final three matches. Leading up to the championship match and Dakouvanos 397-387, putting Dakouvanos Dakouvanos defeated Budra 513-416, then lost to into the Losers bracket for the first and only time. In the championship match, Dakouvanos claimed Budra 397-387. Gary Budra qualified twelfth after six games the title over Budra with a 500-394. 219 participated in the tournament, which is the with a score of 1170. Budra first defeated Andrew largest Masters tournament in New Jersey. Bohn of Freehold. He then defeated John Furey of

Sammy Ventura Wins PBA East Region Rossi Lanes Storm Senior Open
By Russ Mills - PBA

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Regional Champ Sammy Ventura with Rossi Lanes proprietor Sperry Navonne.

ELMIRA, N.Y. Sammy Ventura of Syracuse, N.Y., defeated Dennis Erion of Binghamton, N.Y., 176-165, to win the Professional Bowlers Association East Region Rossi Lanes Storm Senior Open at Rossi Lanes. The win was Venturas second career regional title. Ventura earned $2,000 for the win while Erion earned $1,050 as the runner-up. Ventura became the first bowler to win two senior regional titles this season, which puts him in position to win the East Region Senior Player of the Year award. Ventura defeated Gary Bondarchuk of Langhorne, Pa., 207-

192, and Erion defeated Chuck Pitts of Cortland, N.Y., 236-192, in the semifinal round. Bondarchuk and Pitts each earned $725 as semifinal round losers. In the Round of 8 (best of three games, losers eliminated and earned $600 each): Ventura def. Darryl Bower, Middletown, Pa., 2-1, Erion def. Brent Hunter, Glenville, Pa., 2-1, Bondarchuk def. Fran Luzzi, Port Jervis, N.Y., 2-0, and Pitts def. David Kneas, Annapolis, Md., 2-0. Tossing 300 games during the event were Dennis Erion, Sammy Ventura, and Jeff Zaffino.

Scott Newell Wins PBA Ricart Ford Open for First PBA Tour Title
By Jerry Schneider - PBA COLUMBUS, Ohio Despite rolling a gutter ball on his first shot of the opening stepladder match, Scott Newell of Deland, Fla., quickly regained his composure to win three consecutive matches for the PBA Ricart Ford Open presented by Columbia 300 title at Sequoia Pro Bowl. The 28-year-old Newell won his first Tour title by defeating tournament leader and onetime Tour winner Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y., 247-245, in a title match that went down to the 10th frame. Leaving the tricky 2-8 on the first ball of the 10th frame, Newell was able to make the spare and then strike on the final ball for the victory. I may have looked composed on the outside but I was shaking on the inside, said Newell, who owns three regional Tour titles and a best previous Tour finish of 12th. I just had to take a deep breath and remind myself to stay focused and do what I do best. In the semi-final match, Newell survived another nail biter when he defeated three-time Tour titlist Rhino Page of Dade City, Fla., 238-237. In that match he had to convert a 10pin on the final shot to secure the win. You try to prepare yourself the best you can for pressure situations but you never know how youre going to perform until those situations present themselves, Newell said. A lot of people say you have the ability and you can get it done but its just a great relief when you finally do. In the first frame of the opening stepladder match against Dom Barrett of England, Newell threw the gutter ball after it hit his ankle which he admitted was a sign of his nervousness. He regained his composure enough to then make the spare and went on to defeat Barrett 255-202. It was just a matter of getting too quick with my feet and my timing was off, Newell said. It was probably good that I made that mistake right away because I could then put it behind me and get on with the rest of the match. Barrett was looking for his second PBA Tour title after winning the PBA Scorpion Open which, ironically, was aired on an ESPN taped-delayed telecast earlier in the day.

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March 28 - April 3, 2012

J o a n Ta y l o r s . . . . . . . . . . . Te n P i n R a p
Nick Hanson, 31, saw his first 300 game, this at Hanover Lanes in the Roseland Mens League. He rolled games of 278-300-180. You could say he was due, as he had rolled a 290 game twice in his life, and a 286 earlier this year. His father, Lance, got Nick interested in the sport early on when they bowled in junior-adult leagues. But then Nick took time off to finish school, get married and start a family. He returned about five years ago to enjoy his once weekly league. He admits to not being nervous until his eleventh shot. I had bowled ten or eleven strikes (in a row) before, so on the last two strikes I felt a numbness in my body. I was just going through the motions. I told myself that I was almost there and to not mess it up. He chose the bowling congress ring as his reward. Having posted a 798 series recently, he would love to see that 800 soon. Meanwhile, he texted his father after his perfect game, as he taught me everything I know and his father texted back Really? My son has bowled bumpers. I look forward to bowling in adult junior leagues with him. Dj vu all over again!

MAPLE LANES HIGHLIGHTS

MEN: James Luciano 290/758 Gerber Martinez 289/720 Al Grenon 289/729 Charlie Marino 288/759 Frank Palumbo Jr 279/712 Kris Carbonaro 279/730 Dale Shaw 279/713 Eddie Bernardi 278/777 Mike Zymaris 277/714 Anthony Rotolo 276/715 WOMEN: Angela Rizzuto 257/610 Vanessa Bobe 245/623 Gillian Clarke 245/639 Dawn Niola 244/617 Nicole Martell 225/658 Joanna Vattuone 223/630 Theresa Bagarozza 221/606 Marion Alameda 222/606 SENIORS: Rich E Paris 278/672 Paul Miceli 244/647 Bob Janicke 235/613 Frank Rossi 215/612 TEENS: Joseph Romano 280/630 Lisa Tardo 258/697 Matthew Grover 245/580 Nate Vazquez 245/588 Cameron Wong 231/635 JUNIORS: Anson Chin 204/520 Cameron LaPlant 184/483 Kyle Leahy 156/372 Veronica Sorrentini 143/395 Nicole Pelletiere 140/377

Idle bowling thoughts. One of the greatest entertainment shows of all time, hailed around theworld featured the three tenors, opera legends Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. In a TV interview Domingo explained that you need a certain kind of breathing to reach the high notes, and when Pavorotti was singing Domingo and Carreras would sort of breathe with him to help him along. Then he added that it was like when you are bowling, and you are behind the bowler, and you move from side to side to help the bowler steer the ball. What happens when one bowler sticks on a lane and complains, and another bowler says he slides too much on the same lane and complains? A United Nations like debate ensues and the centers, league and bowling officials wished they had stayed home that night. Your bowling troubles aren't as bad as they seem. They couldn't be. Like it or not, we learn by looking, copying and repeating, and we naturally imitate winners, not losers. Almost every successful person you meet uses something from role models with track records of success of some kind. That's true of bowling too. Top pros, male and female, and top amateurs must realize that they are heroes to others, young and old, whether the stars like it or not. Needling and baiting can be fun, interesting and even productive at times. That's fine, as long as you can take it as well as you give it.

In the rush for entries some senior tournaments are lowering the minimum age to 45 or lower from the usual 50. There are super senior divisions for bowlers 60 and over and super super divisions for 70 and up. Is bowling going to get like boxing? Boxing once had eight divisions---period. Now there are junior and super groupings added to the original, making 24. And there are at least three sanctioning groups and that's why there are so many boxing champions, 72 and counting, as other newly created weight divisions and boxing associations pop up. In bowling, in most cases, youngsters and oldsters, what counts is average, not age. Whenever a so-called unknown wins a bowling event just remember that many a nobody who isn't known by anybody becomes a somebody and is known by everybody, and everybody tells him they knew him when he was a nobody and they knew he would be a somebody someday. Huh? Pure fiction is the story of a head to head bowling match---as told by the participants two weeks later. In the more than 40 years pro bowling has been on TV, the event that caused the most comment and excitement and got the most exposure was not a specific thrilling match or perfect game or a big money purse---it was Mark Roth's conversion of the 7-10 split. All bowlers have their bad outings. It has been said that those bad times will be matched by an equal number of good times. Most bowlers I know have a lot of good days coming. In the meantime have a good bowling day---or at least a good day---every day.

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AT PLAZA
Joe Parisi 763
MADISON, NJ Joey Parisi topped the scoring in the Friday Classic League firing a high game of 288 and a high series of 763. Dorey Badolato rolled 279, Mike Hanlein 278-748, Trevor Bogert 736, Ellen Moore 226-665, Joy Wona 238-630, and Donna Badolato 235-604. In the Ladies League Liesl Apgar rolled 236, and Jane Inch 187.

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Alex Collins 750 Dave Van Harken Rolled 700 in OLV At Holiday Bowl By Al Smetana
OAKLAND, NJ Alex Collins led the scoring in the Tue. Early Mens League at Holiday Bowl firing games of 280-258 for a high series of 750. Shawn Aiello rolled 279-268735, Larry Lisbona 265-237-726, Rich Burton 278-711, Gary McCarthy 238-701, Sean Goldberg 267-697, Sean Meworz 237-675, Vin Oliva 248-695, Bill Gilchrist 253-695, and Dwayne Silvart 236-692. WAYNE, NJ Dave Van Harken with 243-700 was the runaway leader in Our Lady of the Valley League at T-Bowl II. He was trailed by Brian Dodd with 257-660, Randy Klein 236-644, Mark Galliano 236- 643, Jim Broadfoot 235-643, Ben Bucaro 214-633, Harry Fivehouse 239-621, Dan Cedola 234-629, George Tahinos 235606 and Erik Adamchak 234-601.

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March 28 - April 3, 2012

AT WALLINGTON LANES
By Gloria Volpe

Ed Bakelaar Sr. 737 At Parkway Lanes.

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ Ed Bakelaar Sr. led all pin attackers with scores of 248-232-257 for a high series of 737 in the Wednesday, Teterboro Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes. Shea McGowan bowled 254-714 followed by Jan Dul with 287705, Mike Semancik Jr 236-696, John Dulinski 244-670, Mike Aiellos 238-667, Bill Jaworski 244-664, Eddie Rojas 227-659, Steve Semancik 246-652, and Don Nucifora 245-650.

Slumps in life are like soft beds. They're easy to get into and hard to get out of...... But these bowlers were not in a slump Coors Light Public Safety We had a very exciting Thursday 3 bowlers went for 300 but unfortunately all 3 failed. Billy Zika 289 682, Joeseph Murgittroyd 286 624 and Jose Morell 285 701,Robert Truppner 251 , Gabe Piomelli 246, Eddy Rolon 238, Kenny Lee 237,234,233 704. Pablo Spadavecchia 228 Tito Jackson 223 Dave Ferrell Jr 225. Tuesday Early 5 Man Joe Bargallo had the high game of 279 709. Charles Worth 267-258 751 Pat Magnacavello 259, Frank Heaney 258 Andrew Thomas 258, 701,Tom smith 256, Mike Emperio 255 . Joe Leardo Jr 255 735 , Jae Kim 246, Ed Lisi 246, Rich Pero Jr 245 . Tom Twist 701. Monday Night Bowling Nicholas Sisto had the high game for Monday with a 279 David Dodds 265 , Tommy Muszynski 265 Chris Montagana 265 and our own Brian Heinrich 259. Series highs were David Dodds 735, Chris Montagana 717 and Anthony Maisonet 715. The ladies had some very nice scores with Nicky Torres 233, Debbie Henkelman 227 214 204 645 , Robyn Votale 221 Linda Rose 216. Thursday Early Mixed Vito Banci had a nice 250 game to start offv the high scoring for the night with Glen Bonomo right behind him with a 242. Joe Bargallo had two nice games of 237 and 208 . Laurie Biggy showed up for the girls with her 225.

Van Wort 776, Higgins 300, Hulsizer 300 in Montvale Major

By Joe Rizzi MONTVALE Tom Van Wort was the high scorer in the Montvale Major League, rolling a 776 series on games of 257, 276 and 243. His effort, along with Chris Trembath's 237-244-220-701, led Rite Way to a 27.5-5.5 victory over GP's Restaurant. Rick Whitling bowled 226-256219-701 for GP's. Dave Hulsizer and Bob Higgins shared the high game honors, each bowling a 300. Dave added a 259 and finished with a 754 series, leading GDC Contracting to a 31-2 rout. Bob added games of 225 and 210 for a 735 series, but despite his effort Bergen Batting Center was defeated by 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop, 18.5-14.5. Mike Pasch's 269-231-258-758 helped Davey's Locker edge J&C Irrigation and Bob Balzarek's 268-225-246-739, 17-16. Joe Cauwels' 237-230-279-749 and Ray Keim's 224-234-265-723 led BuddiesProShop.com past CZ's Pro Shop, 21-12. Justin Hawkins' 234269-234-737 helped Valley Tent Rental defeat Rick's Pro Shop II, 21.511.5. Jason Tenorio rolled 278-239-212-729, but despite the effort Rick's Pro Shop I was defeated by DFWTOM, 23-10. Other fine scores for the week included: Jun Roldan 258-247-203-708, Tom Flynn 279-245-701, Ralph Bernardo 226-240-234-700, Rich Naclerio 244-697, Tom Piret 255-690, Rocky Durocher 239-687, Mike Wuhrman 247-683, Ramil Caburnay 244-683, John Rankin 259-683, Andrew Hedaria 264-682, Kevin Conroy 268-671, Mike Rovetto 259671, Jeff Rovetto 247-667, Alan Fernand 240-665 and Carl Garcia 255657.

AT RABS
Phil Karg 749
STATEN ISLAND, NY Phil Karg led the Millenium Fun League with games of 249-269 for a high 749 series. Jason Todaro rolled 249-247720, Bob Jacobson 278-715, Derek Gilberg 278-679, and Ray Carlisle 256-674.

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AT FARMINGDALE
Joe Johnson 698
FARMINGDALE, NY Joe Johnson topped the scoring in the Friday Late Mixed League firing games of 246-224-228 for a high series of 698. John Sheridan rolled 247-233208-688, Nelson Perez 278-253679, Wingo Hom 227-214-230671, Bob Starzec 224-253-671, Rene Costello 237-203-222-662, Buzz Snyder 246-216-656, and Tony Caridi 200-234-219-653.

Lukas Zito 691

FARMINGDALE, NY Lukas Zito led the scoring in the Half Hollow Hills League firing games of 226-248-217 for a high series of 691. Anthony Bruno rolled 275-671, and Mickey Newbeck 236.

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SOUTH LEVITTOWN LANES

In the Thursday Night Foursome: Steve Schneider 280, Les Kule 278,260,755, Alex Ruben 277, Larry Langsam 275,708, Billy Scime 268, Rob Saunders 267, Keith Pappas 267, Bill Savarino 267, Greg Giorgio 266, Dan Thompson 264,733, Ken Wojdylo 712, Keith Hengel 710. In the Friday Astoria Federal Men: Angel Salcedo Jr. 257, Kyle Ludwig 256, Scott Zimmerman 248, Mike Clark 247, Rich White 247,246,718, Red Heyman 245, Paul Mazza 245, Brian Heyman 243, Tom Kirchner 243. In the Tuesday Early Birds: Jamie Olson 225, Jenn Dlorio 215,205, Lisa Simon 211, Stephanie Crossley 209, Regina Sander 205, Heidi Castor 205. In the Tuesday BK Sweeneys: Vinny Leone 244, Dan Hastings 242, Joe Pascalli 236. In the Wednesday Swingtime Seniors: Gene Kelly 265, Eric Rosch 228, Cappy Caporusso 205,201. In the Wednesday Mens Nite Out: John Cota 288,247,726, Ken Werner 236,652.

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Delva Brown had a 192 and High Series for the day came from Laurie Bettineschi with a 540.

Idris Edmund, Jerry Ramirez 300 At North Arlington Bowl

NO. ARLINGTON, NJ Idris Edmund and Jerry Ramirez each blasted a 300 game in the Sunday Morning Trios at North Arlington Bowl. Paul Garwood rolled near perfect and took the high series honors posting a 299 in a 797 set. Joe Collins hit 258-770 followed by Jose Cabrera, Jr. with 277-768, Bobby Willis 290-761, Noah Lynch 267-759, Charlie Veneziano 258-746, Mike Rovetto 297-744, Al-Torre Hooper 290-742, Scott Hild 246-729, Tom Jordan 258-729, PJ Silva 268-725, Tom Wusyk 257-719, Danny Palomino 275-716, Al Thomas 255-711, Al Gaines 278-7090, Joann Foti 278-704, and Jim Giancarlo 248-704.

LONG BEACH CATHOLICS

A 206 game was tossed by Kami Radin; Patricia Guido shot a 202 with a 509 series.

CLARK GILLIES FOUNDATION

Linda Farmer shot a nice 192 game while Letitia Kopper had a 190 and a 515 series.

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Belle Este Dante Rolls 625 and Lifts THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC Bergen Tech To North Sectional Title
Daev Morgante 771
HOPELAWN, NJ Dave Morgante led the scoring in the Family League blasting games of 279-246-246 for a high series of 771. Steve Venito rolled 236-246238-720, James Medoro 226-225258-709, Rocco Fortunato 234218-214-666, Kevin Kopko 225204-227-656, Dan Pawelek 246223-650, Alexa Venito 234, Bobby Krimin 264, Nicholas Krimin 266, and Charlene Martino rolled a 214 high for the ladies.
By Vince Albrecht HACKENSACK, NJ - North Jerseys top ranked girls team left little doubt as to deserving that position as they crushed Bowler Citys maples with a convincing 2865 to easily capture the Group IV North Sectional Crown. Led by seniors Belle Este Dantes 625 and Jesmarie Reyes 606, the Lady Knights advanced to the state finals at Carolier Lanes as well as qualifying three bowlers for the individual tournament, also at Carolier. Ridgewood, which had upset Bergen Tech in the Bergen County tournament last month, also earned a trip to the state tournament by edging out Bayonne for second place. In other Group competition, Mother Seton repeated as Group I champion by finished with a strong 854 game to race by runner-up Dumont and Westwood. Dominique Torio, who also qualified for the individual tournament, rolled 583 for the victors. Second ranked Holy Angels easily outdistanced the field to take Group II with a concerted team effort, although none made it to the state individual event. Bergenfield finished second to earn a berth in the state finals along with the other Group runner-ups. There were no surprises in Group III as the favorites Paramus Catholic and Immaculate Heart finished one-two. Paladin aces Anastasia DeLeon 619 and Nikki Vucak 592 powered PC to a title it lost last year to Warren Hills. Several of the individual qualifiers entered the sectionals without teams. Among them is this years north sectional champion, Giana Loyer of Vernon Township who led the field with 226-195-235: 656. Other qualifiers: Crystal Keller [Lenape Valley] 640, Colette Malyack [DePaul] 625, Cody Delbert {Bayonne] 621, Lexus Lopez [Lyndhurst] 618, Maleyna Marks [Leonia] 616, Amanda Santos [Memorial, WNY] 601, Laura Uzzell [Science Park] 598, Amanda Danielson [Newton] 589 and Nyasia Williams [Bergen Tech] 582.
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Jeff Monteleone 298

HOPELAWN, NJ Jeff Monteleone topped the Academy Madness League tossing a near perfect 298 then added 215-255 for a high series of 767. Tom Poulos rolled 223-211278-712, Anthony Serignese 226202-234-662, Mike Dellamanna 268-202-646, and Dan DeBenedetto 221-231-642. In the Merck League Anthony Scutari shot 212-234-630, Brian Gould 242-616, and Miek Eglesia 213-210.

Ken Horvath 750

HOPELAWN, NJ Ken Horvath topped the Raritan Bay Mens League bowling 236-256258 for a high series of 750. Mike Favor, Jr. rolled 235-234-269-738, Kevin Adriano 288-202-244-734, Lee Kay 203-255-266-724, William Smith 259-256-724, Glenn Mohr 2062-34-277-717, Sean Zeleniak 222-217-266-705, and John Kertesz 233-226-239698.

John Baginsky 744

HOPELAWN, NJ John Baginsky led the scoring in the La Buona Pizza League firing 279220-245 for a high series of 744. Ron Tanko rolled 257-243-235735, John Baginsky, Jr. 216-233256-705, Joe Herber 214-255233-702, Scott Akalewicz 232238-652, and Jack OBrien 236. In the Nulty Knockers League Alexa Lentini hit 203-230-603. Sharon Stronjy rolled 235,a nd Mark Cumber 201-212 in the Bank League.