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Vol. 73 No.32 October 10 - 16, 2012 50 cents

SPECIAL EDITION

METROPOLITAN BOWLING WRITERS ASSOCIATION

Honoring 50 Years of The Best in Bowling

EAST COAST BOWLING

CENTERS CONVENTION

Comes to Atlantic City

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Bill Landgraf was a bowling pioneer whose life

spanned the founding of the American Bowling

Congress in 1895 and continued through the

arrival of televised bowling and the establish-

ment of the Professional Bowlers Association.

There were few areas of bowling where he did-

n't excel. He was a brilliant organizer who held

dozens of major administrative positions. He

was a stickler on rules and regulations. He was

a close friend of most of the legends who formed

the ABC, the men who coordinated the rules of

the game and developed the scoring system.

He was a tournament creator and conductor

and his Landgraf Classic was one of the most

respected in the history of the sport. In all he

did his time and effort were for his sport,

whether he was helping Joe Thum in a promo-

tion, keeping score for a TV show, or assisting

officials from the local association level to

national leaders.

No person had more bowling memorabilia and

no one shared it so well, so much so that he was

considered the historian of the ABC.

He invented the Landgraf system of changing

pins, putting a new pin in each set, thus assuring

pins would be rolled against evenly.

Fairness, strict supervision, and understand-

ing were his ethical standards.

Landgraf also served as mayor of his home

city, guided his wife's career as a world class

pool player and was an expert in silver work.

To win the Landgraf Memorial award is plac-

ing the recipient in the upper class of the sport's

history---just as he was.

Anheuser-BuschRoone ArledgeFrank BakerHelen BakerJim Bennett, Jr.John BerglundJeff BojeFred Borden"Scotty" BrubakerCarter BurgessDon CarterBill & Barbara ChrismanOllie ClaireAlberta CroweRoger A. DalkinJoyce DeitchDarold DobsCarolyn Dorin-BallardEddie EliasFrank EspositoRaymond Firestone Margaret FurstJohn GoldsmithOtto GrieselWalter “Wally” Hall

Gerald L. KoenigRoseann KuhnBill LandgrafJohn LaspinaBob LynchTom MartinoPepper MartinAl MatzelleTom MeadeNick MormandoChris PetersJohnny PetragliaRemo PicchiettiJack ReichertBernie & Milton RudoOliver "Buddy" RussellBill Scheid Chris SchenkelTom ShropshireAl SpanjerRoger TessmanAndy VaripapaVladimir “Chief” WapenskyDick Weber"Woody" Woodruff

J o a n Ta y l o r ’s . . . . .

. . . . . . Te n P i n R a p

BILL LANDGRAF

Here are some bits and pieces of goings-on in the bowling community:

College bowling fans again will be able to watch hundreds of hours of

coverage on BowlTV during the 2012-13 United States Bowling Congress

Collegiate season. For the fourth consecutive season, fans will be able to

watch regular-season and postseason competition from across the country

on BOWL.com's BowlTV.

The schedule kicks off with the Brunswick Southern Collegiate Classic

in Marietta, Ga., on Nov. 3-4. The interactive home of USBC is

BOWL.com. Go to twitter.com/USBC for the fastest USBC headlines.

BowlTV 2012-2013 Collegiate Broadcast Schedule: (Subject to change)

Nov. 3-4 - Brunswick Southern Collegiate Classic; Nov. 30-Dec. 2 -Track

Kat Klash (NCAA); Dec. 17-18 - Collegiate Shoot-Out; Dec. 19-20 -

Glenn Carlson Las Vegas Invitational; Jan. 25-27 - Kutztown Invitational

(NCAA); Feb. 1-3 - Prairie View A&M Invitational (NCAA); Feb. 16-17 -

Backhaul Direct Hoosier Classic; March 15-17 - Music City Classic

(NCAA); March 22-24 - NAIA Invitational; April 16-20 - USBC

Intercollegiate Team Championships and USBC Intercollegiate Singles

Championships.

Many former touring pro bowlers are coaching these college teams now,

and you’ll never see better sportsmanship than in these matches.

If you didn’t already hear, or didn’t know him personally, PBA player

Tony Reyes was killed in a car accident on September 28th. He had one

PBA title and a “last man standing” shootout title. You would never know

if he had an exceptionally good or bad block of games on tour because he

had a constant million-dollar smile, regardless. He told me he wanted to

work with young people in the inner cities of California, particularly

Hispanics. Then he laughed because at the time he said he couldn’t speak

Spanish.

As a tribute to Tony, PBA Tour players will wear a special black-and-sil-

ver “TR” emblem during competition in the months ahead. The special TR

logo reflects the colors of Reyes’ favorite sports team, the Oakland Raiders.

LANDFRAF MEMORIAL AWARD RECEPIENTS

October 10 - 16, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 3

AT AMF WALLINGTON By Gloria Volpe

"The Sky's the Limit!" as 2012 ushers in some changes to the East

Coast Bowling Centers Convention. A new location in the Revel, a

brand new resort hotel casino on the north end of the Atlantic City

boardwalk waits to host you and your fellow ECBCC attendees. A 'refo-

cused and concentrated' trade show, more compact educational program

schedule, and all the vital and beneficial networking opportunities await

you from October 14 - 17. We're excited about the program this year and

know that this is an event you do not want to miss! Take a break from

your Fall Leagues and come join us for a few days on the boardwalk.

ECBCC 2012 is changing for the better! So, register today and lock in

those discounted hotel rates and airline fares now! Plus...find us and fol-

low us on Facebook, under "eastcoastbowl". See you on the boardwalk!

Another Reason To Attend East Coast Bowling Centers Convention

October 14-17, 2012

Hey, ever wondered what you

get for your full $99.00 registra-

tion fee? What's the value of

investing in the East Coast

Bowling Center Convention?

10 cutting edge seminars and

workshops to choose from, numer-

ous networking opportunities, an

exhibit preview reception plus a

one-day trade show with exhibits

showcasing products and services

vital to your bowling business.

Currently, nearly 50 exhibiting

companies from all over the coun-

try await you in Atlantic City.

More details are located on east-

coastbowl.com, so visit the

ECBCC website often.

PBA Tour titlist Tony Reyes

died early Friday morning,

September 28, in a car accident

near San Francisco. He was 38.

Reyes competed in 14 seasons

on the PBA Tour, won his lone

Tour title in dramatic fashion in

the 2006 Motor City Classic in

Detroit where he bowled the

18th televised 300 game in PBA

Tour history in the semi-final

match against Hall of Famer

Parker Bohn III before going on

to defeat Wes Malott in the

championship match 255-238.

He cut back on Tour competi-

tion in recent seasons to concen-

trate on his pro shop business.

Most recently, he finished 21st

in the 2012 PBA Tournament of

Champions and 27th in 2011.

Reyes is survived by his

wife, Nicole and one year-old

daughter, Gianna.

Brand New Host Hotel! Revel is

a new beachfront resort, smoke-

free and featuring more than 1,800

rooms with sweeping ocean views.

The resort houses a large casino

with over 2,000 slot machines,

nearly 100 table games, electronic

tables and a Poker Room.

Indoor/outdoor pools, gardens, lounges and a 32,000 square foot spa

plus 14 restaurant concepts from award-winning chefs, not to mention

live entertainment featuring marquee acts and international artists.

There are also a collection of boutiques in The Row to satisfy every

shopper.

Special room rate: $110 per day single/double (plus $5 tourism fee

and applicable taxes per day). Discounted rates good until Sept. 20, so

make your reservations today. Call 609-348-0500 or log on to

www.EastCoastBowl.com.

FINAL

FRAME

AT ROCKAWAY LANESMonday Early Birds: Ed Hardy 265, Kevin Sikora 233-646, Mark

Bradley 233-621, Frank Grumka 231-600, Karen Evangelista 200

Fox Hills Seniors: Robert Forte 217, Don King 206, Lorraine Dacko

161

Morris Hills Mixed: Beth Williams 197

Rockaway Women: Susan Chillemi 201, Lois Kehmna 192

Rockaway Foursome: Joe Serico 246-662, Allen Apgar 241, Bob

McGee 231, Joyce Hulbert 256-661, Rosa Bono 222

PBA Experience – bowled on changing PBA lane conditions: Rob

Sperling 257, Tim Panek 246, Noel Vega 225, Lary Timpson 221, Joe

Caloger 208

NorBu Lodge: Charles Wrigth 230, Bill Karpack 220-625, Chris

Bakos 215, Lynn Perry 188

Thursday Nite Mixed: Tim Panek 249-657, Mark Novembre 235,

Paul Engallena 225, Crabby Brown 224, Dori Tingoli 236

Lake Hiawatha A.C.: Keith Dougherty 254-681, Bill Karpack 246-

693, Dave Martorana 245-695

Monday Night Trios

A nice high games for Austin Masser bowling 259-257 for a 729 set

followed by David Cirkus 258-684, Linda Rose 258-668, Wallington’s

own Brian Heinrich 256, Alan Kowel 255. And then 246 was a hot

number for Robert Mc Neal, Michael Szewezk and Anres Escalante all

shooting 246.

G & L Friday Nite Mixed

Jason Fistuneko was on fire in this league with his 269-231-674, Chris

Kim 257, Joe Seipe 256, Bill Henkelman 243-217, and Mike Anello

233-227.

Thursday Mixed

The high scorer of the night was Ed Biggy with his 238-226 -222-686.

Charles Jackson 216, Mike Biggy 213 and Lorie Biggy 206,

Bud Light Tuesday 4 Man

The scores were high for this league with Alan Kowal leading with a

290 game and T. J. Valentine was right behind with his 278-756. Kevin

(Tito) Jackson hit 268-256-236-760, Jae Kim and Gary Eda 257,

Victor Mendoza 256, Kevin Matawa 252, Paul Stamos 248, Tony Lore

247 along with Mark Nobile, Kris Kovarcik Paul Freudenvoll and TJ

Valentine, Chris Montagna tossed 245 and Karen Valenti 233-205.

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Joey Jones 769OAKLAND, NJ – Joey Jones topped the scoring in the Sal Marino

Classic League firing games of 290-267 for a high series of 769.

Dave Ritter rolled 279-257-763, Jack Prins 267-257-751, Shawn

Aiello 258-247-739, Louis Lavecchis 248-247-722, Mike Kenney 269-

707, Anthony Lavecchia 258-704, Jim Hosier 238-701, John Mormando

257-689, and Tom Settembrino 245-686.

Andrew Houseward 729OAKLAND, NJ – Andrew Houseward topped the Thursday Late

Men’s League at Holiday Bowl firing of 258-249 for a 729 hi set.

John Mormando shot 267-705, Chet Morin 258-234-694, Gary

Gilbert 238-686, Jim Ketterer 258-677, Dennis Bussanich 239-677,

Kevin Hartog 237-663, and Paul Serzan 234-663.

Mike Riccardi 706OAKLAND, NJ- Mike Riccardi led the scoring in the Friday Men’s

League firing a 252 game en route to the session high series of 706.

Gerry Botbyl rolled 246-668, Ben Bucaro 238-665, Ed Fitzpatrick

256-652, George Tahinos 244-647, Jim Affinito 255-641, and Dave Van

Harken 221-641.

Matt Russo 730LAKEWOOD, NJ – Matt Russo topped the scoring in the Saturday

Scratch Trio League firing games of 247-247-236 for a high series of

730.

RyanMelia rolled 235-244-237-716, Faith Meder 209-246-248-703,

Tori Boughton 257, Tyler Brooks 234-246, Noah Zawadsky and Nick

Colatrell 246, Karyn Lukosius 239, Jared Stuart 234, McKenna Collier

and Larry Husted 233, Nick Chirichello and Amanda Nardiello 232,

Justin Campbell 230, Amber MacLeod 226, and Kaity Lash 225.

Robert Guzman 249LAKEWOOD, NJ – Robert Guzman led the scoring in the Saturday

Junior Classic League firing a high game of 249.

Cathy Jones rolled 245, Nicky Spirio 225, Jillian Stuart 212,

Christine Jones 206, Chris Swindel 191, Andrew Lazarchick 186,

Michael Brennan and Alec Hehir 183, and Julianna Forbes 174.

In the Saturday Pin Hitters League Livia Spalluto rolled 178-170,

Joey Tedesco 155, Angol Gonzalez, Jr. 135, Joey Schamber 121, Amber

Hauser 108, Emily Hehir 107, Michael Schamber 104, and Anthony

Tedesco 94.

AT OCEAN LANESAT HOLIDAY BOWL AT PLAZAChris Brennan 278

MADISON, NJ - Chris Brennan

led the scoring in the CMIL

League firing a high game of 278.

Rich Kiemel rolled 268, and

Justin Cabiltes 266, Jennifer Drury

227 and Jennifer Dunklin 216.

John Manganiello,Donald Bryant 278MADISON, NJ – In the Pat

Martinelli Friday Classic John

Manganiello and Donald Bryant

each blasted a high 278 game.

Brett Shapiro hit 275, Mike

Potoski 722, Joey Parisi 689,

Jennifer Drury 201, and Ellen

Moore and Lissette Tapanes 200.

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WINNINGEST

PLAYEROverlooked in the wake of his

PBA Senior Player of the Year cam-

paign was the fact that Walter Ray

Williams Jr. has overtaken Pete

Weber as the PBA’s overall win-

ningest player. With his most recent

win in a PBA South Region senior

event in Canton, Ga., Williams now

has a grand total of 85 PBA titles: 47

in PBA Tour competition (the all-

time record), four PBA Senior titles,

31 standard PBA Regional titles and

three PBA Senior Regional titles.

Weber, despite recording his first

win as a senior in Sunday’s PBA

Midwest Region St. Clair Bowl

Senior Open, now has 84 total titles:

36 PBA Tour titles, 47 standard

PBA Regional titles (the PBA

record), and one PBA Senior

Regional win.

October 10 - 16, 2012 SPORTS REPORTER 7

Clay Hunt 745FARMINGDALE, NY – Clay Hunt led the scoring in the Tuesday

Early Birds League firing games of 256-233-256 for a high series of

745.

Curtis Brown rolled 248-269-222-739, Mike Garrido 278-248-707,

Nicole Catapano 235, Pat Berardino 210, and Katie Rahner 206.

In the Pro Shot Challenge League Joe R. Mele rolled 243-204-639,

Ralph Ehrlich 231, Joe Costanzo and Kim Curreri 214, Dan

Brazezicke 209, Sly Curreri 205, Sean Mott 203, and Marc Bieler 202.

Artie O’Neill 739FARMINGDALE, NY – Arite O’Neill topped the scoring in the

Thursday 3-Man with games of 289-257 for a 739 high set.

Robert McNally shot 278-228-214-720, Larry Langsam 227-234-

270-731, Kenny Reinhart, Jr. 259-224, BJ Fuller 256-235, Bob Langis,

Jr. 250-206, and Frank Magro 246-235-235-716.

Kevin Masick 729FARMINGDALE, NY – Kevin Masick led the scoring in the Monday

Night Fourplay League firing a high game of 258 and a high series of

729.

Kyle Durfee hit 246, Rod Perry 243, Matthew Farley 227, John

DiVito 227, Mike Palumbo 225-217, Fran Savoldy 216, Linda

Stephanopoulos and Shari Kessler each tossed a 215 game.

AT FARMINGDALE LANES

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In the early 1960’s a group of bowling journalists thought it was time to organ-

ize. Among the early members were Pat McDonough of the New York World

Telegram and Sun, Gordon White Jr. of the New York Times, Joe Richards of the

New York Mirror, Chuck Pezzano of the Bergen Record, Vic Kalman of the New

York Daily News, Bill Libby of the New York Daily News, Jerry Levine of the New

York Journal American, Dick Carmody of the Long Island Daily Press, freelance

writers and publicists Jack Schwartz, Murry Goodman, Fred Ridolf, and Lou

Sahadi. These men were the foundation of the Metropolitan Bowling Writers

Association.

The reasons to organize were simple, to communicate among themselves and to

the bowling world, all of it.

Over the years the monthly luncheons at the famed Leone’s Restaurant in NYC

and awards dinners were used to honor hundreds in and out of bowling and to

open channels to spread the news of this great sport.

The MBWA has honored the top bowlers in the nation, the best local area stars,

collegians and juniors as well as those who make it all possible with their dedica-

tion.

The William Landgraf Memorial award is for persons who performed above and

beyond, as competitors, administrators, proprietors, sponsors, journalists and any

pioneering efforts. Landgraf was a standout in many areas of bowling in the New

York area for more than 50 years. He was involved in rules, tournaments, charity

and was a respected historian.

Our Dick Battista award honors persons who have overcome severe physical

handicaps. The late Battista was an early heart transplant patient who came back

to return to the pro tour, the first athlete to return to his sport after a heart change.

The Joe Richards Memorial Hall of Fame award honors a journalist, in honor of

our beloved past president.

Our special service awards celebrate any special contribution, above and beyond,

to our sport.

Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association

HISTORY