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Vol. 72 No. 44 January 4 - 10, 2012 50 cents

ARLINGTON, Texas - United States Bowling

Congress Executive Director Stu Upson moved for-

ward with his plan to expand and restructure the

USBC executive team, promoting three staff mem-

bers to newly-created roles. The changes became

effective January 1, 2012, and include a position

designed to oversee logistics and operations of USBC

programs.

Eric Kearney will assume the role of Managing

Director of Operations and Administration, Mike

Spridco is promoted to Managing Director of Rules

and Association Services and Jason Overstreet will

become Managing Director of Communications.

Kearney recently earned his master's degree in

business administration and will now oversee opera-

tions and project management for the organization in

addition to his duties managing diversity, education,

affinity relationships and staffing of the International

Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame."Improving USBC's organizational efficiency

needs to be a key priority," Upson said. "Eric has

proven his ability to manage complex projects, mak-

ing him a great fit for this role."

Spridco will continue to manage USBC's rules and

bonding department, while gaining new oversight

related to association operations. Overstreet contin-

ues his responsibility overseeing public relations and

publications and will play a major role in USBC's

live streaming initiative.

"Expanding our executive team will bring new per-

spective to the leadership group," Upson said. "It also

allows for more executive focus on some of our most

important programs."

As part of the restructuring, Pete Tredwell's role

will change to Managing Director of Media and

Events. Tredwell will continue to manage

BOWL.com and video production, while adding

oversight of USBC Convention and several short-

duration tournaments, including the USBC Masters

and Queens. Chad Murphy's title will become

International Bowling Campus Managing Director of Youth Development, reporting to both Upson and

Bowling Proprietors' Association of America

Executive Director Steve Johnson.

Executive Level Promotions and Restructuring

At United States Bowling CongressJason Overstreet - USBC

Joe Fisco 300 at Majestic LanesHOPELAWN, NJ – Joe Fisco

blasted twelve strikes in a row to

tally a 300 game along with a 247

game for a 728 series in the

Middlesex County Classic League

at Majestic Lanes.

Michael Consiglio rolled 269-

236-257-762, Larry Caggiano

203-267-278-748, Anthony

Bascone 247-279-719, Stefan

Negado 213-244-259-716, Rocco

Fortunato 257-244-259-716,

William Smith 232-278-707, Bill

Daunno 255-246-202-703, Nelson

Alves 233-220-244-697, and

Dyshon Coley 242-245-207-694.

SHOWCASE LANES NEWEST ADDITION

TO USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPSMatt Cannizzaro - USBC

ARLINGTON, Texas - Bowlers headed to the 2012 United States Bowling Congress

Open Championships in Baton Rouge, La., will have the opportunity to practice on the

same oil pattern and lane surface being featured on the main tournament lanes at the Baton

Rouge River Center.

In addition to the 48 lanes that will be constructed on the ground floor of the River Center

for the USBC Open Championships, USBC will build four showcase lanes on the venue's

second level.

Competitors will be able to book one-hour practice sessions, so they can loosen up and

try out their equipment or game plans before their nine games of Open Championshipscompetition.

At the start of the tournament each year, the lane condition traditionally is posted on

BOWL.com and is available for download and use in bowling centers across the country to

help bowlers prepare. But matching the oil, lane machine, lane surface and environment are

proven challenges. Being able to practice on lanes maintained by the event staff, and so

close to the tournament action, will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

As a bonus for 2012, the tournament lane condition will be unveiled and discussed live

on BowlTV as part of the Open Championships Kickoff 2012, a live streaming event from

the River Center on Friday, Feb. 10.

"We are always looking to enhance the tournament experience, and we're excited about

adding these unique elements to the Open Championships landscape," said Brian Lewis,

USBC's Managing Director of Tournaments. "It's like a putting green at a golf course or a

batting cage at a baseball field. This is something our bowlers have asked for, and we're

happy to be able to deliver. And being able to reach out to our bowlers through BowlTV

has been a great addition to the tournament coverage."

Along with being able to simply practice on the tournament condition, bowlers will have

the chance to receive feedback from international coach Bill Hall, who also has found suc-

cess as an inventor, ball driller and bowling writer.

Hall will be available by appointment from 1-9 p.m. each day for the duration of the Open

Championships (schedule subject to change), which will run for 151 consecutive days from

Feb. 11 until July 10. Each one-hour coaching session will include game and equipment

analysis and tips on how to succeed at the 2012 Open Championships.

"Being able to work for USBC is quite an honor in every aspect of the word, and to have

the chance to help and be with the bowlers who really want to take advantage of being atthe tournament and competing at their best is a huge compliment in my opinion," Hall said.

"I am extremely excited about this opportunity, and not only having them hopefully learn

from me, but for me to also learn as much from them."

Bowlers who purchase the new Open Championships VIP package will enjoy a one-hour

individual session with Hall as part of their VIP membership. Memberships must be pur-

chased at least 30 days prior to competition to allow time for scheduling. VIP members will

have preferred access and will be contacted directly to schedule practice times.

Other interested bowlers will be able to use the lanes by reservation or based on avail-

ability.

Pricing for one pair of lanes for one hour (up to 10 bowlers) is as follows:

- $200: one-hour session with international coach Bill Hall (based on availability) - $125:

one hour of practice during "peak" hours (no coach) - $90: one hour of practice during "off-

peak" hours (no coach)

To reserve your coaching or practice times, call (866) 977-7433 or email usbcopencham-

[email protected].

John McHugh Hit 300

At Farmingdale Lanes

Kyle McKissock 300 at Plaza

FARMINGDALE, NY – John

McHugh blasted a 300 game in the

Thursday 3-Man League at

Farmingdale Lanes.

Eugene Neal rolled 269-289-

264-822, Kerrick Jones 285-248-

718, Frank Miller 248-226-232-

706, and Michael Anspach and

Glenn Gerstner 269.

MADISON, NJ – Kyle

McKissock earned top honors inthe Friday Classic League at Plaza

Lanes blasting a 300 game for a

high series of 696.

Dorey Badolato shot 266-687,

Anthony Piccolo 265, Joe Parisi699, Donna Badolato 224,

Stephanie Rahn 213, and Joy

Wona 212.



J o a n T a y l o r ’ s . . . . .

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2 SPORTS REPORTER January 4 - 10, 2012

Sports ReporterEditor/Publisher - Dan McDonough

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Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant

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Contributing Writers

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Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy

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They said it well---

with comments.

“Accept yourself and don’t feel

put down when you realize you

are not Superman, but rather and

ordinary Clark Kent. It’s really

okay not to be perfect.”--- DR.TOM HAGGAI (But just try to

convince your team captain)

“I not only use all the brains I

have but all I can borrow.”---

WOODROW WILSON (So don’t

ever turn down good bowling

advice or instruction)

“It’s not a sin if you don’t win,

but it’s a tragedy if you don’t try.”

---HAL MORRIS (And don’t you

just hate tragedies)

“The most important thing is to

set a goal---and never give up.

Never take anybody else’s work

that something can’t be done.That only means they can’t do

it.”---JACKIE GLEASON (If you

don’t believe him ask such all-

time greats Billy Hardwick and

Don Johnson)

“Ninety percent of this game, I

think, is 50 percent mental.”---

YOGI BERRA (And that’s why

you should always double check

your scorekeeper)

“There is very little difference in

people, but that little difference is

whether it is positive or nega-

tive.”---CLEMENT STONE

(Now you know why, though 60pro bowlers may have about the

same ability, some will win $100,

and others $100,000)

“For fast-acting relief try slow-

ing down.”--- LILY TOMLIN

(Especially when the lanes are

loaded with oil)

“Our doubts are traitors, and

make us lose the good we oft

might win, by fearing to

attempt.”---SHAKESPEARE

(Go for it, that new grip, that bet-

ter league, that tournament

you’ve been eager to enter)

“Society is well governed when

the people obey the magistrates,

and the magistrates obey the

law.”—SOLON (And so in bowl-

ing)

“As I approve of a youth thathas something of the old man in

him, so I am no less pleased with

an old man that has something of

the youth.” ---CICERO (Take

bows, Mark Roth and Carmen

Salvino)

“Laughter is not just a pleasure.

It’s a necessity.” ---CHARLES

SCHULTZ (Where would any

bowler be if they didn’t laugh now

and then, at opponents, at team-

mates, at themselves)

“Some people are like bad

checks. They look good, but you

can’t bank on them.”---MELIS-

SA WIDNER (If you’re going tomake a list of bowlers fitting this,

better get a large pad)

“When fate hands us a lemon,

let’s try to make lemonade.”---

DALE CARNEGIE (Think about

that when you run into a tough

scoring pair of lanes)

“Luck is the residue of design.”-

-- SYLVIA MARETT (Always

remember, you can’t practice

luck)

“There is a fine line between

decoration and desecration.” ---

RICH RICKMAN (Easily distin-guished when you go to any bowl-

ing center restroom)

“Be civil to all, sociable to many,

familiar with few, friend to one,

enemy to none.”--- BENJAMIN

FRANKLIN (And that’s the way

to win nice guy and good sports-

manship awards)

“To really know a man, observe

his behavior with a woman, a flat

tire, and a child.”---MARCE-

LENE COX (And watch him real

close after he runs into three 10

pin taps in a row)

I asked for more junior bowling news, and our

young people didn’t disappoint.

At age 11, Adam Gelvan is already a seasoned vet-

eran of the game and an old hand at winning. This

Montville Township youngster has multiple honors

already, among them are: Elite Invitational tourna-

ment at Hanover Lanes, first place, 2011 Pepsi Youth

Championship, second place, Sixth Annual

Scholarship Tournament in Jersey Lanes, fourth, Pin

Gobblers at Jersey Lanes, first place. Additionally

Boonton Lanes gave him a Most Improved trophy.

For his most recent title he qualified in his age divi-

sion (11 and under) with games of 186, 96 and 150.

For the final rounds he posted 192 and 156. He

already has a high single game of 202 and series of

416.

He started bowling as an 8 year old and says the

best part of bowling “is the sound of a strike!” He

bowls in the Saturday Youth Bowlers league and the

Stan Niemiec Travel League (Morris and Bergen

County). This is in addition to all the tournaments.

A student at William Mason Elementary School,

Adam lives with his parents Mark and Lina and

brother Michael. His immediate bowling goal is to

post a 250 game.

As if this phenom isn’t enough, there was an unusu-

al story going on at Rockaway Lanes. A 75-year-old

bowler had an apparent heart attack after his league

night at Rockaway Lanes. Christa Fairclough was

bowling with her family and had just learned CPR at

Morris Knolls High School. She sprang into action

and revived the man enough to have him transported

to St. Clare’s Hospital. The best part of this is that the

local police credited her with life-saving. Many

media outlets picked up on the story. One website fol-

lowed the article with a short film on how to perform

CPR. Well done, Christa!

MAPLE LANES

HIGH ROLLERS

John Prestigiacomo 289-731

Stephen Fontana 279-703

Tom Kidney 279-761

Eddie Bernardi 277-790Angelo Gassoso Jr. 274-752

Ralph Barrientos 255-712

Kenny Lew 259-716

Carmine Calabrese 254-720

Colleen Meehan 267-647

Nikiea Brown 266-646

Joan Mesiti 266-649

Carmen Chu 245-631

Mary Konstalid 223-602

Seniors:

John Bonini 254-686

Alby Pezzella 237-680

Mike Scialabba 234-602

Joe Borelli 236-639

Juniors:Emmanuel Vazquez 226-556

Anson Chin 185-495

Matthew Grover 190-481

Brandon Grover 174-450



January 4 - 10, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 3

"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

STATEN ISLAND, NY - Leonardo Duran came out

on top when he defeated Michael Calabrese with a

254-180 score earning the $250.00 first place schol-

arship prize in the The 6th Annual Gold Shootout that

took place recently at Rab’s Country Lanes.

Youth athletes who are members of the USBC

Junior Gold Program were eligible to compete in the

event to vie for the title, scholarship awards, and their

place in the 2012 North Pointe Junior Gold

Championships to be held in Indianapolis, IN.

Athletes bowled 4 games in the qualifying round.

After the qualifying round, the top 8 bowlers

advanced to the Finals where they bowled in a two-

game elimination bracket. Athletes bowled twogames in each match in the finals, until the final

match, where one game determines the Champion.

Going into the finals in order were: Brandon

Soedarmasto 827, Leonardo Duran 822, Tommy

Genova, Jr.806, Michael Calabrese 783, Alyson

Piergiovanni 780, Justin Borneo 791, Michael

Martell 759 and Timothy Barclay 756.

When the dust settled it was Duran on top followed

by Calabrese, Soedarmasto, and Barclay finishing in

the money.

The top 2 male and top 2 female athletes competing

in this event earned spots to compete in the 2012

North Pointe Junior Gold Championships. Alyson

Piergiovanni, Lauren Zaluk, Michael Calabrese, and

Leonardo Duran earned these elusive spots.

In 2012 the North Pointe Junior Gold

Championships presented by Brunswick (A USBC

Event) took on a new name and sponsor. The North

Pointe Insurance Group has donated $100,000 to the

scholarship fund of the National

Championships. This event will now guarantee a$250,000 scholarship prize fund to over 2,100 ath-

letes. The event now features four divisions for ath-

letes to compete: U15 Boys and Girls and U20 Boys

and Girls. Bowlers ages 15 & under will automatical-

ly be placed in the U15 division and will have the

opportunity to “play-up” if they so choose.

Leonardo Duran Tops Gold Shootout




Jun Roldan 770 in Montvale MajorBy Joe Rizzi

MONTVALE – Jun Roldan was the high scorer in the Montvale Major

League, bowling a 770 series on games of 277, 247 and 246. Despite

Jun's fine effort, Rick's Pro Shop II was edged by CZ's Pro Shop, 17-16.

Ron DeLuca led CZ's with 243-682. Jayson Cabrales bowled 239-690

for Rick's.

Justin Hawkins bowled 276-255-209-740, but despite his effort Valley

Tent Rental was defeated by BuddiesProShop.com, 19-14. Joe Cauwels

and Ray Keim led the way for Buddies with 255-675 and 249-651,

respectively. Mike Rovetto bowled 234-695 for Valley Tent Rental.

Toto Roldan's 235-256-237-728 led 12-In-A-Row Pro Shop to a 28-5

rout over GP's Restaurant. Mike Pasch rolled 236-244-245-725, but

despite his effort first-place Davey's Locker was defeated by J&C

Irrigation, 18-15, behind Joe Alfano's 241-265-705.Other scores for the week included: Dave Hulsizer 248-216-257-721,

Chris Trembath 203-244-269-716, Keith Krokus 256-215-237-708,

Alan Fernand 234-243-231-708, Rich Naclerio 245-693, Bob

Greenwood 278-689, Bob Higgins 248-684, Kevin Mahon 247-675,

Dennis O'Flaherty 245-663, Tom Flynn 235-661, Tony Mascio 259-651

and Andrew Hedaria 246-650.

Rich Shanley

Hit 716 in OLVBy Al Smetana

WAYNE, NJ –Rich Shanley was

pace-setter with games of 268 and

245 for a 716 in Our Lady of the

Valley Men’s League at T-Bowl II.

Jim Affinito followed with 245-

654, Mark Galliano was next with

226-645, Jim Broadfoot 249-631,

Frank Ariola 236-631. Steve Aiello

next with a pair of 215 games and

a 615 series. Mike Savage was a

near miss with 224-599.

In another session Mark Galliano

nearly reached perfection as he poured in the first 9 strikes on the

way to a 275 game and 708 series

Rich Shanley followed with 269-

651. Jeff Dudas came in with a

218-619, and Jim Affinito 220-

612.

AT ROCKVILLE CENTER John Labau 259ROCKVILLE CTR, NY – John Labau hit 259, Kim Rivera 238, and

Deidre Evans Williams 231-225-627 in the Friday Night Mixed League.

In the Sunday Night Mixed League Chuck Eckhardt and Rob Lellig

hit 258, Noelene Sheridan 275, and Pam Andorfer 200-215-258-673.

Dona Brown shot 203 in the Clark Gilles Foundation League.

Charles Johnson 259ROCKVILLE CTR, NY – Charles Johnson led the scoring in the

Senior Birds League firing a high game of 259 and a high series of 680.

Paul Byrd hit 249, Preston Cheeks 246, and Curtis Mae Harbison

209.







GO BOWL

Ed Auman 701HOPELAWN, NJ –Ed Auman

led the scoring in the NJ Turnpike

League firing games of 245-276

for a high series of 701.

Drew Rucinski shot 213-223-

235-671, Michael Morris 227-

216-624, Pat Jones 257-615, and

Ted Yeung 208.

Steve Venito 698HOPELAWN, NJ – Steve Venito

led the scoring in the Family

League firing games of 237-237-

224 for a high series of 698.

Robert McCracken shot 213-

279-677, Dan Pawelek 232-215-

230-677, Dave Morgante 237-

236-655, Rocco Fortunato 202-

267-627, Nicholas Krimin 237,

and Alexa Venito 236.

Vinnie Russo 694HOPELAWN, NJ – Vinnie

Russo led the Friday Nite Mixed



Joe Thurston rolled 202-247-

231-680, Steven Goodwin 257-

226-670, Kevin Eccleston 258-

224-662, Alberto Martins 244-

238-650, Paul Woitowicz 277-

646, and Melissa Hertenberger 222-204-623.

Ricky Wiget 687 HOPELAWN, NJ – Ricky Wiget

led the scoring in the Iselin AA



Paul Woitowicz rolled 210-

216-245-671, Kyle Dunich 202-

214-234-650, Mike Hunter 213-

276-641, and Bob Fischer 245-

628.

Mark Cumber 685HOPELAWN, NJ – Mark

Cumber led the scoring in the

Bank League firing games of 214-

256-215 for a high series of 685.

Keith Fenton shot 218, andBarbara White 204.

In the Winter Senior Citizens

League Rich Rowley hit 210-214-

203-627, Jerry Petti 232, and

Larry Johnson 205.

Carmine Latin 678HOPELAWN, NJ – Carmine

Latin led the scoring in the His &

Hers League firing games of 255-

221-202 for a high series of 678.

Don Anione rolled 202-218-

247-667, Tom Poulos 256-204-

653, Shelly Jacques 247-222-652,

and Kevin Bitler 245-217-637.

Doro Sperantzas 673HOPELAWN, NJ – Doro

Sperantzas led the scoring in the

Garden State Mixed League firing

games of 224-223-226 for a high

series of 673.

Bill Slattery rolled 268-213-

670, Edward Harback 243-233-

668, Rich Hardish 247-204-214-

665, Jose Medina 255-229-654,

Michael Ramer 237-224-644,

Kyle Jannuzzi 257-642, Jason

Passaro 232-229-642, Marlane

Joback 212-224-627, and Nicole

Melchior 227.

PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA Mike Hanlein 800MADISON, NJ – Mike Hanlein blasted a 279 game for a high series

of 800 in the Friday Classic League.

Paul Shiel hit 279-749, Trevor Bogert and Joe Parisi 257, and Cesare

Badolato 737.

Rich Kiernel 278MADISON, NJ – In the CMIL League Rich Kiernel shot 278, Joe

Borowic 731, and Margaret Byrne 203.

Barry Marlatt 722MADISON, NJ – Barry Marlatt led the scoring in the Tuesday

Doubles League firing a 265 game for a high series of 722.

Matt Howard hit 256, Bob Russo 249, Billy Piccola 661, and Chris

Sammond 646.

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC




AT OCEANTyler Huschak 265LAKEWOOD, NJ – Tyler

Huschak led the scoring in the

Saturday Scratch Trio League fir-

ing a high game of 265.

Emily Robertson rolled 255,

Curtis Pachtincer and Mitchell

Collier 244, Anthony Fariello 241,

Amanda Nardiello 229, and

Madison Lukosius 225.

Matt Clark 239LAKEWOOD, NJ – Matt Clark

led the scoring in the StrikeMasters League firing a high game

of 239.

Tori Boughton hit 209, Nicolas

Chirichello 203, John Boughton,

Jr. 198, Aimee Sherman 191,

Caitlin Serillo 186, Patti Matthews

185, Josef Opela 181, Julianna

Forbes 171, and Nicolas

Protonentis 121.




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