november 20 - 26, 2013 sports reporter

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Three bowlers have been elected to the

United States Bowling CongressHall of Fame - two inOutstanding USBC Performanceand one in the MeritoriousService category - by the USBCHall of Fame Committee.

Four-time USBC OpenChampionships titlists JohnGaines of Orlando, Fla., and DaleTraber of Cedarburg, Wis., haveearned entrance in theOutstanding USBC Performancecategory, while the late WoodyWoodruff of Long Island, N.Y., alongtime executive at AMF, waselected posthumously for nearlyfour decades of service to theindustry.

The induction ceremony willtake place April 24 at the 2014USBC Convention in Reno, Nev.

John Gaines, a 46-year-oldright-hander, recently helpedLodge Lanes Too of Orlando,Fla., to the highest team score in110 years of OpenChampionships history (3,538),and the 2013 Regular Team title.It was the fourth title for Gainesin his 25-year career, which

includes Team All-Events wins in1997 and 1998, and a Regular Singles crown in 1998. He has 10other top-10 finishes and isamong the top 20 on the tourna-ment's lifetime average list.

Gaines is the 1997 USBC TeamUSA Trials champion and was amember of Team USA from1998-2000. He earned a teamgold medal at the Pan AmericanGames in 1999 and a silver medal in the five-player teamevent at the World Tenpin

Bowling Association WorldMen's Championships the sameyear.

Dale Traber's four titles at theOpen Championships includeRegular Doubles in 1999, TeamAll-Events in 2000 and 2009 andRegular Team in 2009. He hasthree additional top-five finishesand is among the top 25 on the20- and 30-year lifetime averagelists.

The 56-year-old right-hander added to his legacy with USBC

Senior Masters victories in 2009and 2011 to go along with aneighth-place finish at the USBCMasters in 2005.

Traber owns 10 state champi-onships and six city titles and is amember of the Ozaukee County(1988), Greater Milwaukee(1999) and Wisconsin State(2012) Halls of Fame.

Raymond (Woody) Woodruff played a major role in the commer-cial development of AMF'sAutomatic Pinspotter, created

AMF's pro staff and supervised andoperated the installation for the

1957 Open Championships in FortWorth, Texas, the first major bowl-ing tournament to be completelyautomated. He also worked closelywith Professional BowlersAssociation founder Eddie Elias to

bring PBA competition to nationaltelevision.

Woodruff was a graduate of theHarvard Graduate School of Business, and along with variousroles at AMF, he served as presi-dent of the National BowlingCouncil and was a member of theInternational Bowling Museumand Hall of Fame Board of Directors for a decade.

Under his leadership as chair-man of the IBMHOF board, hehelped establish the Salute toChampions fundraising event aswell as the SustainingMembership program to securecorporate contributions that

brought in more than $100,000 inannual funding.

Woodruff retired in 1984 after nearly 40 years of bowling-industry service and died in2009 at age 9

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Will Atkinson blasteda twelve-banger to tally a 300 game contesting in theMonday RVC 4-Man Classic League at RockvilleCentre Lanes.

Joe Conigliaro and David Dobin both came near to perfection pitchng 299 games Conigliaro finished

with a 739 set and Dobin a 708.James Borzoni tossed a 278 set followed by

Matthew Rose with a 268, Adam Robertson 267-249-246-762, Gary Robertson 266, Len Ambruso 265,John Schmidt 259-216, Bill Diemer 257-236, Yosh

Novichonek 257, and Mike Hudson 255-226.

Will Atkinson 300 at Rockville Centre

FARMINGDALE, NY JoeKotowicz topped the scoring in theTuesday Nite Owls League atFarmingdale Lanes blasting gamesof 300-213-201 for a high 714 set.

Kenny Simon rolled 265-659, BillyKremlicka 254-205-651, Roger Herrscher 251, Arthur OConnor 248, Kim Falcone 246-215-609, andThomas Fleissner 236.

STATEN ISLAND, NY AnthonySaccone earned top honors in the

NEXGEN Junior Bowlers Leagueat Rabs Country Lanes blastinggames of 203 and 212 around a300 game to earn high game andseries honors with his 715 set.

Rob DeSimone shot 222-224-263-709, Timothy Barclay 194-213-218-625, Courtney Gervais258-608, Kevin Buonn 203-203-203-609, Jonathan Detrizzi 239,and Michael Csorba 229.

Anthony Saccone 300 at Rabs

John Gaines, Woody Woodruff, Dale Traber Elected to USBC Hall of FameBy Matt Cannizzaro

USBC photoJohn Gaines

Joe Kotowicz 300 at FarmingdaleJoey Verace 300-815, Thomas Twist III 300 at Lodi LanesLODI, NJ - Joey Verace tallied a league high 815series highlighted by a 300 game and Thomas TwistIII hit 300 too while rolling in the Saturday Fil-Am atLodi Lanes.

Vernon Moody came near perfection with 11 strikesfor a 279 in his 739 set followed by Jennifer McCaffrey with a 245 game and Ric Guevarra with a737 set.

PBA photoDale Traber

USBC photoWoody Woodruff


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Rockaway Foursome: George Dakak Jr. 298-743, Nick Westergaard176-722, Liesl Apgar 226-643, Karen Whitmore 188-488, Chris Morris255, Allen Apgar 701, Peter Furio 248-709, Liesl Apgar 258-691, JoyceHulbert 219-610.

PBA Experience bowled on changing PBA lane conditions : Gary Malone233-588, Ken Yokobosky 217-615, Dori Tingoli 225-566, Tami Mehesy192-541, Ken Yokobosky 246-615, Tim Panek 236-586, Tami Mehesy225, Liesl Apgar 221-624.

Lake Hiawatha A.C.: Mike Harris 280-684, John Finno 279-741,

Maryann Abasto 215-585, Jacqulyn Coren 122-347, Paul CeCe 259-683, J. W. Albensi 256-661, Kimberly Feehan 159-431.

Rockaway Mixed: Glen Malmstone 269-717, Jim Testa 269-696,Linda Humes 232-624, Keri May 223-620, Ricky Exner 286-673, TomSchweizer 276-744, Lynn Coleman 258-647.

Friday Tri-Mixed: Matt Trimmer 192-506, Michelle Halko 192-548,Geno McCroy 177-490, Harry Kostyk 175.

Spanish American Mixed: Bill Coleman 269, Tyrone Waal 257-724,Lynn Coleman 248-717, Benny Nieves 243, Tyrone Waal 234, LynnColeman 200-513.

Junior LeaguesSizzlin Strikers/Weekend Warriors: Nicholas Thies 160-425, Mark Howarth 146-433, Emma Thies 154-442, Chelsey Cruz 78-206, Mark Howarth 189-436, Emma Thies 155-434.

Gutter Busters (2 games): Christopher Dunleary 96-176, Christopher Dunleary 119-205, Claire Catalina 58-99.

Rockaway-Denville Recreation (2 games): Jarrett Canales 74-138.

Bumper Busters (2 games): Michael Mellifore 83-148, RickyRodriguez 80-159, Jeniece Lazard 90-155, Michael Mellifore 126,Jacob Paniconi 120.

Lucky Strikers: Colin Fisher 67-159, Samantha Fisher 76-200.

Ball Busters : Jack Cook 255-667, Ben Gallagher 234-485, Tyler Bott228-542, Emma Wright 157-435, Stephanie Sihlanick 147-382, Jack Cook 257-695, Zachary Clark 233-610.

Monday Rec: Alexander Schulte 113-187, Neil Bhalodi 108-212,Hannah Digangi 106-189, Kyra Morris 100-198.

Wednesday Swingtime Seniors: Bob Bernet 213, John Barrett 205.

Wednesday Hicksville Elks: Jon Crawford 263, Paul DeVito 257, JimHope 257,707, Jim Martin 248.

Thursday Hits and Misses: Irv Freed 257, Sue Oventhal 203.

Thursday Charles McShane: Mike Mutch 278, Omar Cerutti 257, JoeCaprioli 256, Wayne Wright 252, John Linkens 252, Dom Mauro 247.

Thursday Night Foursome: Scott Ehrlich 269,717, Harry Ormsby 268,

Philip LoGiudice 268, Bryan Allen 266, Walt Stashin 258, Will McCaw256, Heather Mitchell 215.

Friday Party Mixed: Barry Kadane 276, Jennifer Klingel 215.

Saturday Parrot Heads: John Cunningham Jr. 258, Jim Doyle 246,237,Jeff Rantinella 238.

AT SOUTH LEVITTOWN

Michael Fisch Rolled 299At Rockville Center Lanes

ROCKVILLE CTR, NY Michael Fisch fired a near perfect high gameof 299 while contesting in the Tuesday Late Mens League at Rockville

Centre Lanes.Joe Mazza rolled 268, followed by Anthony DePace with 258-232-705,Jim Carey 256-245-734, Michael Kearns 255, John Soulant 254-212,Jonathan Berghorn 247, Alan Ip 245, Joe Dimino 243-200, MichaelKearns and Matt Carey 234, and Ken McCloat 231-208.

Justin Sloan 300at Lodi Lanes

LODI, NJ Taking top game hon-ors in the Monday 4-man Classicat Lodi Lanes was Justin Sloanwith perfection in his 300 gamewhile Eddie Penafiel earned topseries with his 825. Lisa Frisconitook ladies high honors with a 266game to highlight her 737 set.

Mike Sullivan 300At Howell Lanes

By John JenningsHOWELL, NJ- Mike Sullivanrolled a perfect 300 and 737 seriesin the Monday Night HankelClassic League at Howell Lanes.Four 279s were shot this sessionfirst by Ron Pagut who also hadthe high series with a 762 thenMike Fogarty finishing with a749, Al Demaria 740, and Jeff Warbet.

George Lucas tossed a 278 in his737 and Mike Ormsby 278-732 toround out the big scores of thenight. Aches N Pains increasedtheir first place lead with TeamSorry, Not Sorry and HowellLanes now deadlocked in a second

place tie in the 20-team league.

DeFrancesco 768At Parkway

ELMWOOD PARK, NJ MikeDeFrancesco led all pin attackerswith scores of 212-279-277 for astrong 768 series in theWednesday, Teterboro BowlingLeague, at Parkway Lanes.

Charley Babjak bowled a 249 inhis 723 set followed by Jan Dul246-716, Peter Honan 243-712,Kevin DeFrancesco 247-710,Rody Kemple 246-708, CarlosVelez 289-697, Joe Mercurio 258-686, Mark Marton 245-685, TomSchlomann 235-678, and EdBakelaar Sr. 226-673

Mike King 300 at RabsSTATEN ISLAND, NY Mike King earned top honors in the Senior Mens League at Rabs Country Lanes firing a 300 game for a 693series.

John Eadicicco shot 237-245-668, Steve Ortiz 222-228-206-656, TomHollywood 247-221-617, Kevin Legg 204-247-631, Jim Episcopia210-226-617, and John Giobbie 215-602.

ROCKAWAY ROLLERS

BPAA ANNOUNCES BOWLINGSU.S. OPEN WONT BE HELD IN 2014Bowling Proprietors Association of America Tournament

Committee Chairman John Losito announced Friday thatBowling's U.S. Open format will not be conducted in 2014, butBPAA expects to resume its signature tournament in 2015.

"After running successful events in Dallas, Reno and most recent-ly in Columbus, Ohio, and soliciting some in-depth feedback fromparticipants and BPAA member centers, we want to look at ways tofreshen and improve the Men's and Women's Bowling's U.S. Opensin 2015 and beyond," Losito said.

BPAA also announced it will conduct a Womens All StarTournament in July 2014 in Rockford, Ill., in celebration of the for-

mation of the Ladies Pro Bowlers Tour (which later became theProfessional Womens Bowling Association) and 40 years of womens professional tournaments hosted by Rockford proprietorJohn Sommer, the co-founder of the LPBT.


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Nove mber 20 - 26, 201 3 SPORTS REPORTER 3

Tim OBrien 299ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Tim OBrien blasted a high gameof 299 in the Friday Night MixedLeague.

Alex Bogolubsky hit 259-240,Chris Lucchese 259-236-247-742,John Hodge 253-249, Gina Lella247, Paul Smith 245, and RyanCiccinaro 242.In the Tuesday Koffee KatsLeague Sondra Crummell hit 221,and Lori Flacks 203.

Remee Malley shot 210 and Lisa Norris 203 in the Monday LadiesClassic League.

John Hanlon 778ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY John Hanlon topped the scoring inthe Tuesday Late Mens Leaguefiring games of 259-253-266 for ahigh series of 778.

Anthony Bruno shot 259-246-225-729, Dan Conlon 253-209,Anthony DePace 247-235-685,Michael Fisch 246-238-700, andJim Carey 229.In the Thursday El-CheapoLeague Ryan Ciccimarro shot 232,Steve Patitucci 225-212, VinnySpano 212, and Steve Frey 209.

Peter Conway 738ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Peter Conway topped the scoring inthe Sunday Night Mixed League fir-ing games of 267-236-235 for a highseries of 738.

Tom Carley rolled 266-222-670,Paul Smith 265, James Nolan 258,Julio Zambrano 256, and MichaelDyer 255.William Fressler 734

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY William Fressler topped the scoringin the Thursday Custom ThumbzDoublez League firing games of

258-218-258 for a high series of 734.Bob Thorne shot 253-227-232-712,

Joe Conigliaro 276-237-709, RayBrooks 269-211-218-698, TomRiccobono 268, Harlan Wittenstein266, and Carl Clory, Frank LaBruyere 258.

John Khantzain 688ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY John Khantzain paced the scoring inthe Wednesday Senior DoublesLeague firing games of 246-221-221for a high series of 688.

Richie Franklin shot 245-200, TomSaitta 235-213, Robert Picard 234-202, Ed Frontera 228, and MichaelCarpenter 221.Chris Johnson 683ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Chris Johnson led the scoring in theSaturday Scholarship League firinggames of 226-201-256 for a highseries of 683.

Adam Glickman shot 245-649,Justin Brandon 225, Paul Douglas215, Tarik Zephrine 214, and EvanRudolfsky 212.

John Manzollilo 679ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY John Manzollilo paced the scoring inthe Thursday Mixed League firinggames of 231-245-203 for ahighseries of 679.

Frank Krulish shot 255-231, MelBrown 249, Jeff Strumeyer 247-226-644, Jayson Holley 244, andYogi Hannigan 233.Gloria Belmonte 267 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Gloria Belmonte topped the scoringin the Tuesday Ladies League firinga high game of 267.

Vicky Lockwood shot 247-215,Stacy Salomides 233, and CarrieKusterbeck and Betty Ann Leschner 203. Ed Frontera 256 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY EdFrontera led the scoring in theThursday Senior Birds League firinga high game of 256.

Jerry George rolled 245-225,Roberto DeGuzman 245, LorneCanton 235-216, Charles Johnson235, and Murray Schultz 233.

Ed Fontera 641ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY EdFontera paced the scoring in theThursday Senior Birds League firinggames of 256-214 for a high series

of 641.Jerry George shot 245, GerryDunham 234, Murray Schultz 223-209, Lewis Thomas 222-201,William Collier 215, and JamesFobbs 213.

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Mike Fradera 796 FARMINGDALE, NY MikeFradera topped the scoring in theThursday 3-Man League firinggames of 244-265-287 for a highseries of 796.

Larry Strauss rolled 227-279-225-731, Joe Casale 268-236-248-752, William Watson 266-258-715, Sal Alberino 262-228-225-715, Andrew Carrig 249-245-717.

Brian Beale 791FARMINGDALE, NY BrianBeale topped the scoring in theWedneday Early Mens HandicapLeague firing games of 267-267-257 for the session high series of 791.Adam Krauss rolled 266-258-762

followed by Ellen Mooreheadtossing 268-267-757, KenGrzelacyk 244-248-244-736, KenBrown 237-238-236-711, MikePetroff 266-244-710, MikeAlvarez 279-224-699, Jim Fitch266, Aniello Strocchia 265-244,and Bay Stauder 256.

Joe Romeo 268FARMINGDALE, NY JoeRomeo led the scoring in theFriday Late Mixed League firing ahigh game of 268.

Willie Cunningham shot 267-225-236-728, Mike Forman 259-214, Clay Hunt 255, Junior Pascual 248-223, and Tony Caridi246.

Amefika Greaves 764FARMINGDALE, NY AmefikaGreaves led the scoring in theTuesday Early Birds League firinggames of 278-268 for a high seriesof 764.

Kerrick Jones rolled 290-257-754, Garfield Campbell 278-234-715, Curtis Brown 246-246-221-713, Deon Taitte 274, MorrisJackson 268, Leroy Ford 259,Mike Garrido 257, and Fred

Catapano 246.Craig Bogart 755FARMINGDALE, NY CraigBogart paced the scoring in theSunday Early Mixed League firinggames of 289-277 for a high seriesof 755.

Rainer Latteier shot 239-226-681, Wayne Embleton 256, JoeVenezia 247-236, Nick Butera237, Derrick Dobert 236, PaulBurns 226-214, and Doris Moorer 235-212.

Lloyd Hasluck 739FARMINGDALE, NY - LloydHasluck led the scoring in theWednesday Party League firinggames of 236-255-248 for a highseries of 739.

Mike Marrazzo shot 225-232-243-700, Eric Vasquez 264-657,George Marrazo 235-215-652,and Mike Ellendorf 247.

AT FARMINGDALE LANES AT RABS Paul Sheirer 708STATEN ISLAND, NY PaulSheirer led the scoring in theCartel Electric Fun League firing a247 game for a high series of 708.

Bob Jacobson shot 255-707, RayCaralisle 254-700, Jay Todaro249-691, Mike Donsiglione 242,and Allison Ashdorth 231.

Larry Sullivan 705STATEN ISLAND, NY LarrySullivan led the Friday Nite MixedQuarters League firing 268 and athe high series of 705.

Tom Farina shot 255, JohnWilders 248-671, Ashley Gottlieb229-632, Lillian Rivera 217, andRita DiPietro 213.Taylor Waglione 256 STATEN ISLAND, NY Taylor Waglione led the scoring in the

NEXGEN Jr. Bowlers League fir-ing a high game of 256.Anthony Everts hit 205, and Luis

Gutierrez 200.In the Golden Oldies League Bob

Lampariello shot 224-216, JimTouhey and Howard Weiss 212,Ralph Loggia 204, and DennisConstantino 201.

Steve Popick 247 STATEN ISLAND, NY StevePopick paced the scoring in theSMP Automotive Mixed Leaguefiring a high game of 247.

Anthony Barberio 242-235, MegBell 219, Kathy Zarr 216 andJennifer Dorzo posted a 214.

AT PLAZA Al Klein 226 MADISON, NJ Al Klein paced

the scoring in the LivingstonBusiness Mens League firing ahigh game of 226.

Bob Perry shot 224, Bob Russo217, Bo Serillo 602, and KathyFolson 199.

In the Monday Night LadiesLeague Alice Bednarik shot 214,Jodi Belli 201, and Karin Sainato179.

Karen Reinacher shot 226, LizMcKissock, and CindyHeinemeyer 178 in the LadiesLeague.


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Friday G&L: Alex Protin 269,Gianvito Clavelli 268-765, Steve

Nordt 256, Moe Vorhees 236.

Thurs Early Mix: Joe Bargallo269, Joe Seiple 257, Leo Castillo257, Grace Thomas 220.

Wed Nite Live: Shayne Thomas289-751, Keith McLeod 254.

Wed Men's 820: Mike Lennox290-758 Joe Alfano 258-723.

Monday Trios: Michael Stella Jr.276-776, Andy Argumedo 269.

Paul Harney 718HOPELAWN, NJ Paul Harneyled the scoring in the Atlantic CityTrios League firing games of 215-235-268 for a high series of 718.

Anthony Vicidomini rolled 219-230-215-664, Justin Munice 235-204-215-654, Willie Hall 208-202-244-653, and Joe Pickard269.

Rocco Fortunato 700HOPELAWN, NJ RoccoFortunato led the scoring in theFamily League firing games of 208-233-259 for a high series of 700.

Bob Nebus shot 244-200-205-649, Steve Venito 225-600,Melissa Martino 226, and JohnBorkowski 202.

In the Federal Business CentersLeague Chuck Mantione rolled229, and Eric LaCroix 170.

Scott Akalewicz 659HOPELAWN, NJ ScottAkalewicz led the scoring in theThursday Nite Mixed League fir-ing games of 217-258 for a highseries of 659.Andrew Smith shot 224-212-635,

Kurt Moszkowski 205-203-224-632, and Kyle Jannuzzi 243.

In the Merck League AnthonyScutari shot 210-213-604, RobSerate and Tom Zumpetta 224,and Bruce Binkowitz 211.

Scott Akalewicz 640HOPELAWN, NJ ScottAkalewicz led the scoring in theLa Buona Pizza League firinggames of 217-225 for a high seriesof 640.

Chris Poythress hit 201-203-221-625, John Baginsky 204-229-622,and Bob Stevens 226.

In the Winter Senior CitizenLeague Rich Rowley shot 181,and Mary Doslik 179.

In the Tuesday Night MixedLeague DJ Petardi hit 217, andMark Cumber 216.

Don E. Hellhake 662HOPELAWN, NJ Don E.Hellhake led the scoring in theThursday Mixed Nuts League fir-ing games of 200-207-255 for ahigh series of 662.

In another session KevinKennelly shot 247-229-661, Jeff Kubinak 232, Jeff Pasewerk 222,and Don M. Hellhake 227.

Andy Shafer 677 HOPELAWN, NJ- Andy Shafer led the scoring in the His & HersLeague firing games of 289-213for a high series of 677.

Don Anione rolled 267-202-203-672, Carmine Latin 204-225-202-631, and Bill Smith 245-618.

Char Martino shot 156-169-178in the Wednesday EarlybirdsLeague.

AT OCEANWolfe, Guzman 277 LAKEWOOD, NJ- Tyler Wolfe and Robbie Guzman each blasted ahigh game of 277 in the Saturday Scratch League.

Justin Savers hit 269, Josh Swindel 257, McKenna Collier 246-237,John Boughton 232, and Tori Boughton 225.

Sarah Pitcher 236 LAKEWOOD, NJ Sarah Pitcher rolled 236, Victoria Gray 225,Bradley Aumann 216, and Zach Letts 212 in the Saturday Junior League.

Anthony Tedesco TopsLAKEWOOD, NJ In the Saturday Pin Hitters League AnthonyTedesco shot 122, Amanda Shelters 118, and Joey King, MichaelMarcotte and Brian McFadden 101.

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