Fabrizio, Zimmerman earn the Bowler of the Year awards

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New
contact
information
for the SBA
V o l u m e 5 – I ssu e 3
AMF Strike ’N Spare committed to league bowling
The Syracuse USBC Bowling
Association has new a phone
number, fax number and e-mail
address (see below). Please update your contact information
for the SBA. The SBA’s mailing
address remains the same. The
office is still located at 715 Old
Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY
13088.
NEW PHONE NUMBER
315-457-0524
NEW FAX NUMBER
315-457-0628
NEW E-MAIL
syracuseba@gmail.com
ADDRESS
715 Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool, NY 13088
With 72 lanes, AMF Strike ’N Spare
in Mattydale is the largest bowling
center in Central New York.
Gregg Nichols wants to set the record straight.
This summer, the Fulton native came back
to Central New York to become the general
manager at AMF Strike ’N Spare Lanes in
Mattydale. Since his return, Nichols has fielded
numerous questions from concerned and curious bowlers about the future of the 72-lane
center. AMF Strike ’N Spare is now under the
umbrella of the newly merged Bowlmor AMF.
Nichols didn’t mince words about the direction of AMF Strike ’N Spare, the largest
bowling center in CNY.
“We are, and will be, a traditional bowling
center,” Nichols said. “Leagues are important
to us. We’re not going anywhere. We’re here
to stay.”
Social media and national bowling online
forums have speculated about the future of traditional bowling centers that are a now part of
Bowlmor AMF holdings. Locally, a brief article
in Issue 2 of The CNY Striker forced Nichols to
handle another round of questions from bowlers. Nichols, who worked at Strike ’N Spare in
2005-06 during his 12-year career with AMF, is
determined to clear up any misunderstanding or
misconception about Strike ’N Spare.
“Yes, Bowlmor AMF is one corporation, but
there are two specific brands,” Nichols said.
“Bowlmor is the entertainment brand. Strike ’N
Spare is an AMF brand, which means it’s a traditional bowling center.”
Nichols, who had been involved in bowling
management for 17 years, sat down with The
CNY Striker to address questions regarding the
future of his center. Here’s what he had to say:
The focus at SNS: We base our business on
league bowling, followed by open play and
corporate parties. That’s how we do business.
With as many league bowlers as we have, a
bowling center this size would never survive
without leagues. It’s important for people to
understand that.
Local tournaments still have a home at SNS:
We have The Post-Standard Masters tournament
in February, then another weekend we have a
full-house tournament. We will have high school
teams for their league bowling, too. We’ll have
60 lanes going for that. We just got that schedule.
SNS wants to add more youth leagues: We are
looking at building youth leagues, expanding to
sport-shot leagues for children and make it a lot
more challenging. You have to do that in this day
and age. The youth bowlers coming up in the
world competing for scholarships need to learn
those challenging conditions.
On his return to CNY: I asked to come back
here. I took a step down from being a district
manager for the past seven years to come
back here to Syracuse to get this place back
to where it was when I left. Plus, I’m near my
parents and my friends and family and the
bowling community. It’s a perfect fit. I love
this place.
Long-term goals: All of us proprietors want
nothing more than to continue to build bowling,
to develop new leagues. It’s important because if
we don’t, especially with youth bowling, we have
no future in this game. Without the traditional
bowling centers, we aren’t going to be able to
feed the system.
Fabrizio, Zimmerman earn
Bowler of the Year awards
Based on a performance-based point system, Tina Fabrizio and Jim
Zimmerman have been named The CNY Striker’s Female and Male
Bowlers of the Year, respectively, for the 2012-13 season.
CNY Striker editor Fran Piraino, with recommendations from several respected bowling peers, determined a system that awarded points
based on a bowler’s performance in league and high-profile tournaments. The point formula was different for men and women.
To be considered for the Bowler of the Year award, bowlers needed
to be sanctioned members of the Syracuse Bowling Association or the
Syracuse Women’s Bowling Association. Points for award scores for
both men and women were based on achievements reported to and
recognized by the SBA or SWBA. The award is strictly a CNY Striker
honor and is not affiliated with the SBA or SWBA.
For the women, the point criteria were:
SWBA awards………2 points for 11-in-a-row
6 points for a 300 game
8 points for a 700 series
10 points for a 800 series
Tournament champions: 20 pts. (Tournaments: The Post-Standard
Women’s Masters, The Van Wie Doubles,
Syracuse Queens)
Fabrizio was the overwhelming winner in the women’s division with
126 points. Fabrizio, who will be inducted into the Syracuse Women’s
Bowling Hall of Fame next month, won the 2013 Van Wie Doubles
title. She also chalked up 12 700 series. Fabrizio’s Monday night doubles scratch league partner, Roseann DiFlorio, ranked second in
points with 66.
“This is a great honor,” Fabrizio said. “It was one
of those years. I bowl with some great teammates
and we have a lot of fun.”
For the men, the point criteria were:
SBA awards…1 point for 11-in-a-row
3 points for a 300 game
5 points for a 800 series
25 points for a 900 series
PBA League awards (based on ratio of
PBA high average to regular league
SBA high average)
Tournament winners and runners-up in The Post-Standard Masters,
Van Wie Doubles, Fulton Masters, and Super Bud Bowl were also
given points with preference to the two premier local events, the P-S
Masters and the Van Wies.
Here’s the breakdown:
10 points – P-S Masters champ
5 points – P-S Masters runner-up
10 points – Van Wie Doubles champ
5 points – Van Wie Doubles runner-up
6 points – Fulton Masters
3 points – Fulton Masters runner-up
8 points – Bud Bowl champ
4 points – Bud Bowl runner-up
Points were also awarded to winners and high scratch finishers at
the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships and the
New York State Open Tournament. No Syracuse City Tournament
was held this year but that will be added to the point criteria next year.
Zimmerman accumulated 51 points en route to the male Bowler of
the Year award. In addition to winning the Van Wie Doubles, the Fulton Masters and the State Singles Championship, Zimmerman was
recognized by the SBA for four perfect games, three 800 series and
two 11-in-a-row awards. Derek Magno was second with 29 points.
Editor’s note: While no system is perfect, the goal for establishing
this award was to reward a bowler’s overall performance for an entire season. A similar system is used by the Auburn
Bowling Association for its bowler of the year
awards. I realize there will be second-guessing, debate and criticism on the criteria determined. But
it shouldn’t take away from our 2012-13 winners
as both had outstanding seasons.
I encourage any commentary or feedback
to be directed to me, not the SBA or SWBA
offices. Please contact me at thecnystriker@yahoo.com with your name and
phone number with suggestions and
constructive criticism.
– Fran Piraino
1.5 point for 11-in-a-row
4.5 points for a 300 game
7.5 points for a 800 series
Tina Fabrizio
Jim Zimmerman
Save
the
Date!
Mark your calendars: November 2 is the date
of this year’s annual Syracuse Bowling Hall
of Fame Ceremony. The event will be held at
a new venue, Barbagallo’s Restaurant, 6344
East Molloy Rd. in East Syracuse.
Cash bar cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. This year’s dinner
will be a sit down dinner with a choice of
chicken or steak.
Being honored this year:
– Men’s Association –
Mike Tryniski – Outstanding Bowler
Chuck Trudell – Meritorious Service
Mike Cefalo – Outstanding Veteran
– Women’s Association –
Tina Fabrizio – Outstanding Bowler
Sandy Kitching – Outstanding Veteran
Sandy Adiano – Meritorious Service
Tickets for the ceremony are $30 per person
with eight to a table.
Here’s how to reserve your seat:
For the SWBA inductee, please call Shirley
Lafaver. She can be reached at 457-1847 or by
email at shirleybob111@yahoo.com.
For the SBA inductee, please call Sandy Argus at the SBA office. The SBA phone number is 457-0524.
If you have a seating preference, please let
Shirley or Sandy know so arrangements can
be made.
Raffle tickets for the event are also on sale.
Anyone can contact one of the offices to purchase these tickets.
Look for more information on the Hall of
Fame dinner as well as profiles on the Class
of 2013 in the next issue of The CNY Striker!
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AWARD SCORES
Here’s a list of award scores submitted by the Syracuse Bowling Association:
300 Games
Sept. 20 Ed Sagor Jr/Strike N Spare
Sept. 20 Scott Stachnik/Strike N Spare
Sept. 20 Dakota Hyde/B’ville Sports Bowl
Sept. 18 Anthony Mazzye/Bowling Green
Sept. 18 Derek Magno/Bowling Green
Sept. 23 Kevin Smith/Bowling Green
Sept. 23 Mike Hunter/Bowling Green
Sept. 27 Bobby Moro/Bowl Mor
Oct. 2 Sean Lavalley/Bowling Green
Oct. 2 Don Brush/Lakeview
11-in-a-row
Apr. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 25 William Dickens/299/Lakeview
Jay Carhart/Bowl Mor/290
Daniel Miller/279/Green Acres
Maurice Jackson/Erie/298
Paul Olivadoti/Bowl Mor/290
Sept. 20 Sept. 20 Sept. 18 Sept. 27 Ed Sagor Jr./806/Strike N Spare
Don Brush/836/Bowl Mor
Anthony Mazzye/Bowling Green/836
Bobby Moro/Bowl Mor/814
• • • HONOR ROLL • • •
Four perfect games in one night: It was strikes galore in the Don Parks Memorial League on Sept. 16 at Bowling Green as four bowlers rolled a perfect game. Scott
Stachnik, Kyle Whalen, Mike Hildman and Tom Minnegan all had 300 games on the same
night. Stachnik finished with 795 series followed by Whalen with a 794.
30 Clean Frames: Robert Meade Jr. had a clean night on the lanes
Sept. 21 bowling in the Fairmount Saturday Mixed League at Bowl Mor.
Meade didn’t miss a spare en route to a 700 three-game set for a 30 clean
frame series.
800 Series
Here’s a list of award scores from the Fulton Bowling Association:
Bowled at Lakeview Lanes Fulton
Sept. 17 Hal Eisenman/297
Sept. 3 Doug Edmonston/299
Sept. 20 Mike Cross/290/ Friday Night Mens
Sept. 9 Dennis Kimball/290/Lakeview Pro Shop
Sept. 13 Alex Amico/300
Edinger and Goodfellow win
Sports Bowl Mixed Doubles
Krystal Ashby
Don Brush
By Kevin Peirson
Karleen Edinger and Shaun Goodfellow combined for a 1,402 total to win the 17th annual
B’ville Sports Bowl Mixed Doubles tournament in April.
Goodfellow tore up the lanes with a 761 series while Edinger chipped in with a 641 set. Their
total of 1,402 was good enough to best a field of more than 230 entries.
Second place went to Andrea Peterson and Russ Hempel who had a combined score of 1,398.
Maria D’Imperio and Sonny Pickard took third with 1,381.
In all, 23 places were paid. This tournament continues to grow in popularity due to its inexpensive entry fee and fun atmosphere. The 2014 tournament is scheduled to start next March.
Hope to see you then!
Courtney Radick
Ben Ryther
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Courtney Radick: Bowling at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego, Radick rolled a 784 series Sept. 26. After warming up with a 217 game,
Radick fired a 289 game followed by a 278 game.
Ben Ryther: Ryther shot his first career 300 in the 7-E Construction
League on Sept. 23 at the B’ville Sports Bowl. Ryther fired games of 300,
225 and 235 for a 760 series. He bowls for the Nexlevel Networks team
in the Monday night league.
Ryther used a Track II ball that he has had for several years proving
that perhaps you really don’t have to buy a new ball every year. –Submitted by Kevin Peirson
Heidi Felix: For the second time in three years, Felix rolled a 300
game at AMF Strike N Spare. Felix recorded her perfect game Oct. 2
bowling in the Ken Whiting Memorial League. Her individual games
were 236, 300 and 171 for a 707 series.
CONGRATULATIONS BOWLERS!
Heidi Felix
Karleen Edinger and Shaun Goodfellow
won the 17th annual B’ville Sports Bowl
Mixed Doubles tournament in April.
Don Brush: Without shooting a perfect game, Brush fired a season-high 836 series Sept. 20 in the Friday Night Men’s League at Bowl
Mor Lanes. His career-high series is 856.
Brush opened with a 280 game followed by 279 and a 277. On Oct. 2,
Brush recorded his first perfect game of the year at Lakeview Bowling
Center in Liverpool.
Norine Faatz: Faatz posted games of 257, 266 and 257 en route to
a season-best 780 series during the Santangelo’s Doubles Ladies League
at Lakeview Bowling Center on Sept. 25. Her career high series is 827.
Top 10 results
1) Karleen Edinger / Shaun Goodfellow... 1,402
2) Andrea Peterson / Russ Hempel............ 1,398
3) Maria D’Imperio / Sonny Pickard..........1,381
4) Adrea Bolduc / Kris Goodfellow........... 1,370
5) Lizz Forsyth / Kris Goodfellow............. 1,369
6) Tina Fabrizio / Dan Sidon...................... 1,367
7) Nicole O’Brien / Dan Sidon................... 1,365
8) Andrea Peterson / Jason Burning.......... 1,364
9) Chelsea Ciampi / Kris Goodfellow....... 1,360
10) Tracy Champion / John Spingler............1,355
Krystal Ashby: Ashby made history Sept. 21 as she became the
first person to roll a 300 game at Village Lanes in East Syracuse. Ashby
was bowling in the DA Memorial League named after her late father,
Dennis Ashby. The right-hander added games of 212 and 181 for a 693
series. She was bowling with her mother, Kitty, and long-time teammate
Bill Lambert.
It was her eighth career 300 game which moves her into second place
on the Syracuse Women’s Bowling Association list for most perfect
games. Ashby also had a perfect game on Sept. 21, 2011.
***Do you know of a bowling achievement or milestone that deserves
recognition? Please send the information with a contact number to
thecnystriker@yahoo.com.
Eight inducted into
Oswego Hall of Fame
The Oswego Bowling Hall of Fame held its
annual dinner and awards ceremony April 12
at the Oswego Elks Club, in Oswego. The 2013
inductees included Jennifer Wilson, Gene Crane,
Helen Avallone, Joe Falcetti, Patricia Whaley,
Don Turner Sr., Kaitlyn Grant, and Jim Rose.
Wilson was inducted for outstanding bowling.
Her career-high average is 194 and the Fulton
resident has bowled a high game of 290 with a
career-high series of 743. Wilson is an active
participant in local bowling leagues and tournaments.
Crane was recognized for outstanding bowling. He has participated in
numerous leagues locally and in Seminole, Fla. The 69-year-old Martville
resident has averaged 200 in five different houses.
Crane has rolled a career-best 299 game and his career-high series is 761. He
also has over a dozen 279 games to his credit. In tournament play, Crane placed
in the State Senior Tournament and bowled in the Empire State Senior Games.
Avallone was inducted for outstanding bowling. She is active in many local
bowling leagues and has a career-high average of 177. Avallone has also been
successful on the lanes by placing first in the 1981 city all-events and second in
the 1985-86 Queen of the Hill.
Falcetti, who began bowling in 1977, was inducted for outstanding bowling.
Falcetti has rolled four career 300s and three 299 games, and has a high series
of 813. The right-hander carries a 220 average using no thumb in his delivery.
In addition to participating in many local bowling leagues and tournaments,
Falcetti is a certified coach through the YABA.
Whaley was selected for the hall of fame in the active bowler category. As
a student council adviser at Mexico Middle School, Whaley got young people
involved in the Dollars For Scholars Bowlathon, which raised thousands of
dollars for graduating seniors. She has also participated in many local bowling
leagues and tournaments in the central and western New York area.
Turner was inducted posthumously for outstanding bowling. During his career
which began in the 1950s, Turner bowled a career-high game of 299 en route to
a career-high series of 753. Turner was a frequent participant in tournaments,
appearing in many state, ABC, and Elks tournaments. He also held many league
offices in Fulton and Oswego.
Grant was recognized as Youth Bowler of the Year. As a seventh-grader, she
played a key role on the Oswego varsity girls bowling team. This past winter, she
bowled a high game of 208 and high series of 536. Grant also competes in local
bowling leagues and tournaments.
Rose, who graduated Oswego High School, was recognized as Youth Bowler
of the Year. As a three-year member of the varsity team, Rose’s career-high game
is 277 with a high series of 759. He also served as team captain.
This year’s Community Award went to Fulton Saving Bank for their continued
support of bowling in the Oswego area.
– Dayna M. Piraino and the Oswego Bowling Association
contributed to this report.
Brownlee wins
Alibi
Tournament
David Brownlee placed first in the September Alibi Tournament
held Sept. 29 at Lakeview Bowling Center in Liverpool. Brownlee finished with a four-game total of 1,009 and cashed $160.
The other top finishers were Tim Beachman (second, 991 $80),
Chuck Pitts (third, 966 $40) and Joe Nobola (fourth, 961 $25).
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A look back....Classic bowling photos from back in the day
Team members (left to right) Colby Stejbach,
Sandy Causer, Patti Youker, Rosa Moro, Freida
Gates and team sponsor Joe Creno stand
with their league championship trophies at
the Ladies Classic League post-season banquet in an undated photo.The Ladies Classic
League at Erie Blvd. Lanes was the premier
league for elite women bowlers in Syracuse.
Greg Griffo: Greg Griffo (center) stands with Dick
Weber (left) and Joe Norris (right) in Syracuse in 1999 as
members of the 100,000-pin club for the American Bowling Congress Championships.The event is now called the
United States Bowling Congress Open Championships.
Van Wie: Wilson Van Wie (center) stands with 1979 Van Wie
Men’s Doubles Champions Tom Minnegan (left) and Don
Collins (right). Collins won five titles while Minnegan added
another in 1994.
Maria D’Imperio and
her son,Tom Harding,
competed in the
2009 USBC Open
that was held in
Las Vegas.
Many thanks to John Savage, Maria D'Imperio, Bob Youker, Rosa Moro and the Syracuse Women's Bowling Association for submitting photos. Do you have a classic
bowling photo that you'd like to share? Please send it to: thecnystriker@yahoo.com.
Dean Distin (left) high-fives Mike
Tryniski as the pair celebrates their
American Bowling Congress Doubles
title in 1994 in Mobile, Ala. Tryniski
is being inducted into the Syracuse
Bowling Hall of Fame next month.
ABC: The team of (left to right)
Bob Youker, Ray Cyr, Chuck Husted,TJ
Wroblewski and Don Gates bowled in
the 1992 American Bowling Congress
Championships in Corpus Christi,Texas.
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CNY Striker editor wins
national writing awards
By Bob Piraino
Fran Piraino, editor-in-chief of The CNY Striker, earned
two national writing awards for her tribute to the late Syracuse Bowling Hall of Famer Marty Piraino. Her cover article
appeared in the March 2012 CNY Striker.
Piraino was among the three national winners in the editorial category of the 61st annual United States Bowling Congress Writing Competition. She also won first place in the
professional editorial category of the International Bowling
Media Association Writing (IBMA) Competition.
Fran Piraino
“I’m very honored to be recognized for a story about
someone as special as Marty,” Piraino said. “It came from
the heart.”
Piraino also received a third-place award in the news/features category of the IBMA Writing Competition for her CNY Striker article on the Salt City
Blind Bowlers League.
In both the USBC and IBMA competitions, Piraino went up against some of the top bowling
writers in the country including Bob Johnson of Bowlers Journal International and hall of famer
Jeff Richgels.
“To be among these talented writers is amazing,” she said.
Piraino has covered bowling for the past 20 years with The Syracuse Post-Standard and Syracuse.com where she has also won multiple writing awards at the state and national level. In
addition to her work with the Striker, Piraino is a freelance writer. She is also a contributing
writer for the Central New York Good Life Magazine and the Syracuse New Times.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTS
YOUTH SCORES
Bowl Mor Lanes
Sept. 14
Bumper Buddies: Anthony Messina 92/166,
Alexander Wilson 93/158, Trey Borkowski 109/176,
Shaun Petrocci 95/179. Preston Petrocci 84/156
Juniors: America Carhart 122/349, Kobie Gibson
119/337, John Messina III 104/283, Daniel Sojewicz
110/314, Alex Flood 119/336
Majors: Kyle Patterson 167/398, Sean Timmons
159/433, Brenden Gibson 145/402, Kevin Romer
162/461, Nathan Piston 212/624, Casey Smith
226/611, Sean Gavan 202/589, Jake Patterson
215/579, Haley Youker 205/529, Ryan MacCombie
216/542, Brad Delavan 213/515, Robert Briscoe
139/352
Sept. 21
Bumper Buddies: Trey Borkowski 90/154, Shaun
Petrocci Jr 88/166, Preston Petrocci 96/180, Anthony
Messina 66/124, Alexander Wilson 77/149
Juniors: Hunter Borkowski 145/380, Timothy Fitzpatrick 112.281, Chiara Messina 60/132
Majors: Robert Briscoe 182/485, Ryan
Borkowski 180/405, Frank Colosi 179/501,
Nathan Piston 267/620, Brad Delavan
230/587, Beth Piston 245/704, Donovan
Marriott 123/331, Dan Marriott 184/512,
Kevin Romer 166/479
Sept. 28
Bumper Buddies: Anthony Messina 70/133,
Alexander Wilson 89/145, Trey Borkowski
99/176, Shaun Petrocci Jr 114/203, Preston
Petrocci 90/161
Juniors: Chiara Messina 69/131, Geno
Messina 102/249, Hunter Borkowski
158/424, Evan Hill 73/155
Majors: Brad Delavan 209/598. Nathan
Piston 253/545, Casey Smith 204/575
Bowling Green
Bowling Green Juniors
David Antinelli 258/720, Nick Joss 236/682,
Tommy Wescott 230/602, Kaitlen Antinelli
186/483
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from the Youth Desk
by Seline Weiskopff, Association Manager
I have exciting news for our youth bowlers. This season we will be awarding gift certificates
to participating pro shops in place of SMART scholarships for tournament winners. What this
means is youth bowlers will be able to use these gift certificates to purchase equipment, tape,
shoes, etc.
There are some rules to insure that USBC rules are followed and our youth bowlers are protected. This change was made after listening to several complaints about SMART from parents
and youth bowlers. Our goal is to help our youth bowlers stay in the game and excel by being
able to use their winnings on these items.
There will still be some scholarship tournaments. SMART or gift certificates will be clearly
stated on the entry forms so bowlers will know before entering.
In another major announcement, PBA bowler Brad Angelo will be here in Syracuse next July
to conduct a camp for adults and youth bowlers. Youth bowlers that participate in any tournament held by the SYBA will receive $50 off the camp. If you would like more info on the camp,
visit Bowl U.com or email me at the address below.
As always, thank you to everyone who continues to make bowling ball donations. This is a
team effort and we couldn’t do it without you!!!
Dates to remember:
Junior Travel League
– Our first JTL date is Oct 19. There will be a short meeting at 12:30 p.m. and bowling
starts at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Fulton
Adult/Youth 3-6-9 Spooktacular
– The tournament is October 27 (Strikes automatic given in third, sixth and ninth frames)
at Lakeview Bowling Center, Liverpool
Charles Kratz Veteran’s Day Alibi Tournament
– Nov. 11. Squads at noon and 2 p.m. at Lakeview Bowling Center, Liverpool
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AMF Strike N Spare
E. Syracuse, NY
Friday Night Memorial League
Sept. 27. Rob Scammel 786, Jim Bero 759, Jason
Carney 757, Ron Hass 300, Ken Hoalcraft 300, Mike
Disano 299
Bowling Green
N. Syracuse, NY
Scores from the week of Sept. 15
BG Retiree’s: Cosmo Lazara 268/708 Jerry Hart 704
Chris Carroll 689
Don Parks Memorial: Scott Stachnik 300/795 Kyle
Whalen 300/794 PJ Kohanski 712 Mike Hildman
300, Tom Minnegan 300
BG Tuesday Night Ladies: Nicolle Comstock
233/631 Debbie Conley 267/624 Kristin Vicik 618
Chandlers Miles Sabine Memorial: Danny Jenkins
244/692 Kevin Smith 238/644 Sean LaValley 642
Miles Sabine Memorial: Anthony Mazzye 300/836
Derek Magno 300/696 Gary Baronik 265/708
Meghan Murphy’s/Roma Tile: Mark Guarentee
269/765 Bobby Moro 279/758 Nick Moro Sr. 269/748
Thursday Nights Men’s: Anthony Mazzye 747 Al
Lemanczyk 743 Andy Batruch 268/698
Blue Ribbon Ladies: Tiffany Taylor 231/655 Heather
Tarby 634 Pat Blazek 619
CJ Kurtz Memorial Every other Saturday:
Steve Stoddard 279/741 Bill Dickens 267/786 Cathy
Burleigh 267/687 Pat Vandyke 245/599
Saturday Night Mixers: Mark Hanley 269/706
Scott Caiello 289/693 Renee Hansen 239/634, Sandy
Kitching 213/622
Scores from the week of Sept. 23
BG Retiree’s: Tino Amodei 722 Karl Reester
267/703 Don LaValley 697
Don Parks Memorial: Anthony Rizzo 279/753 Matt
Rapp 725 Kyle Whalen 719 Kevin Smith 300
BG Tuesday Night Ladies: Gizelle Fatcheric 235/643
Kelly Monette 605 Curry Dellelo 603
Chandlers Miles Sabine Memorial: Eric Carr
289/744 Kevin Smith 744 Tony Iozzia 732
Miles Sabine Memorial: Derek Magno 278/781
Gary Rozyczko 278/758 Mark Hanley 717
Meghan Murphy’s/Roma Tile: Bobby Moro
279/746 Joe Falciatano 736 Chris Kilburn 717
Thursday Nights Men’s: Anthony Mazzye 300/802
Alvin Henderson 737 Kevin Browngardt 269/723
NS Faculty: Anthony Noreault 248/683 Mike Burdick 226/639 Kathy Shuman 215/547 Joan Tollar 488
Blue Ribbon Ladies: Tiffany Taylor 266/689 Kenneta Race 258/654 Pat VanDyke 604
Dewey’s Every Other Saturday: Mike Geiss
247/694 Jeff Langford Jr. 267/685 Heather Tarby
224/646, Katie Geiss 228/595
Saturday Night Mixers: John Schmidt 267/755 Scott
Caiello 717 Sandy Kitching 239/674 Marcia Hanley
219/585
Bowl Mor Lanes
E. Syracuse, NY
Alexander & Catalano Trio
Sept. 17. John Turbeville 252/ 718, Ron Foraker 225/
643, Mark MacBain 246/640, Joseph Piston 236/628,
Tino Amobei 214/586 , Mark Talbot 218/584, Ronald
Seagfrid 211/579 , Rick Leonardo 203/576, Robert
Dexter 225/568, Michael Piston 205/567
Sept. 25. Tino Amobei 269/643, Kevin Reilley 244/
640, Michael Piston 213/610, Mike Massena 226/608,
Mark Peck 208/598, Joseph Piston 222/596, Ron
Foraker 206/591, Rick Leonardo 201/590, Jack Vault
225/586, John Turbeville 203/566
Fairmount Saturday Mixed
Sept. 21. Stars of the week: Christine Episcopo 629
& Robert Meade Jr. 700 (30 clean frames). Diane
Clukey 503, Tania Sokolowski 543, Linda Nichols
516, Kelly Monette 579, June Staley 507, Ralph
Staiano 663, Malcolm Merritt 637, John Rhode 667,
Brian Schalk 602, Douglas Comstock 619, Michael
Kratz 603
Sept. 28. Star of the week: Valerie DeLong 235210-193/638, Christine Episcopo 559, Linda Nichols
529, Kelly Monette 551, Gizelle Cox 581, Tania
Sokolowski 540, Charles Ozimek Sr. 623, John
Rhode 600, Robert Meade Jr. 619
Thursday Ladies
Sept. 19. Dianne MacDonald 198-554, Lynda Rae
Salathiel 181-515, Marsha Mills 171-506, Rose Iozzia
183-505
Sept. 26. Diane Ackerman 213-564, Dayna Piraino
191-540, Cabrina Gilbert 199-533, Lynda Rae Salathiel 199-530, Robin Denero 201-511
Friday Mens
Sept. 6. Don Duszak 289/747, Don Brush 268/726,
Jerry Sakran 257/724, Don Barry 282/702, Derek
Magno 268/699, Ted Melnik 242/694, Ron Foraker
257/692, Dan Blok 253/690, John Turbeville 258/680,
Rob Combs 258/676
Sept. 13. Bobby Moro 279/743, Nick Moro 287/722,
Mark MacBain 233/710, Steve Temple 279/707,
Kevin Osgood 257/706, John Messina 244/696, Ryan
Bertrand 259/689, Chris Smith 259/686, Jay Carhart
290/680, Steve Salce 245/675
Sept. 20. Don Brush 279-280-277/836, Ryan Bertrand
269/730, Nick Moro 257/727, Ken Willis 299/717, Jen
Creno 254/715, Shawn Cook 246/713, Josh McClusky
255/702, Bobby Moro 244/695, Kevin Osgood
269/693, Mike Salbert 238/683
Sept. 27. Bobby Moro 300/814, Chris Prestia 279/
726, Don Brush 265/713, Jim Miner 268/711, Chris
Smith 266/707, Rich Wilcox 278/698, Bob Piraino
253/689, Jennifer Creno 689, Kevin Lock 680, Kevin
Osgood 678
Thursday Mens
Sept. 12. Nick Bova 279-269/760, Kelly Brown 279737, Montrelle Rice 275-730, Steve Salce 300-706,
Krystal Ashby 280-704, Dave Filipski Jr. 692, Ron
Lowenstein 268-689, Jack Vault 687
Sept. 19. Nick Bova 267-742, Bob Meade Jr. 731,
George Azzolino 289-726, Pete Moro Jr. 710, JJ West
703, Dom Conti 688, Aaron Strusienski 684, Andy
Melnyk 278-682
B’ville Sports Bowl
Baldwinsville, NY
7-E Construction League
Sept. 23. Ben Ryther 300-760, Corey Walts 278722, Dave Sherman Sr. 269-716, Matt Hemmingway 655, Luke Dunler 655, Brad Carpenter 637,
Rob Levin 632, Russ Hempel 629, Nick Petta 625,
John Spencer 616
Sept. 30. Gary Peterson 279-748, Corey Walts 693,
Tim Lewis 686, Todd Fenchel 682, Mike Phelps
676, Dave Sherman Jr. 662, Matt Hemmingway
657, Loren James 266-634, Joe Manzi 619, Dave
Bryant 609
Erie Blvd. Bowling Center
Syracuse, NY
Daytime Seniors
Sept. 11/19. Dave Reals 217-592, Charles Tolbert 237585, John Yandon 201-571, Ron Grant 192-557
Sept 24/26. Lance Hinman 248/687, John Yandon
245-602, John Yandon 214-602, Lance Hinman 245600, Ron Grant 211-594, Willie Davis 223-582, Chet
Wisniewski 199-556, Jack Giacobbi 200-518
Oct. 1/3. Ron Grant 233-597, Willie Davis 212-597,
Lance Hinman 213-582, John Yandon 203-569, Ron
Grant 220-567, Willie Davis 220-566, Charles Tolbert
201-563, Jack Giacobbi 214-552
Tuesday Men
Sept. 10. Maurice Jackson 298-681, Steven Walker
236-658, Ted Niedzwieki 244-653
Sept. 17. Jeff Chapman 279-751, Brian Wettering
246-703, Andy DeFlorio 242-677, John Maselli Jr.
234-675, Don Barry 240-674
Sept. 24. Don Barry 269-760, Howard Johnson 299739, Andy DeFlorio 277-722, Shaun Jennings 258-710,
Dietrick Roberson 279-707, Jeff Chapman 256-702
Oct. 1. Don Barry 267-770, Shaun Jennings 299-765,
Jeff Chapman 257-718, John Maselli Jr. 245-693, Ken
Gardiner 256-687, Dom Conti 256-678, Chris Prestia
223-653, Steve Lange 228-650
Thursday Men
Sept. 12. Dave Walters 243-683, Paul Taylor 230-660,
Brendan Connor 220-652, Joe Hudgins 237-646,
Doug Sprague 236-640, Greg Walczyk 234-628, Kevin Ashby 222-626, Sean Mott 224-625, Rick Fanto
245-625, Jeremiah Nielsen 237-607
Sept. 19. Dave Walters 244-686, Kevin Reilley 234668, Mike Massena 236-683, Mark Unislawski 226651, Ed Clark 228-646, Jay Kogut 223-645, Doug
Sprague 227-645, Chuck Carulli 248-638, Scott
Ouimet 216-633, Gary Donalds 234-630
Sept. 26. Paul Taylor 236-686, Nelson Greenfeld 239673, Mark Unislawski 222-655, Jay Kogut 230-644,
Mike Massena 241-635, Jeremiah Nielsen 237-632,
Rick Fanto 236-631, Sean Mott 244-626, Chuck
Carulli 237-623, Amp Davis 214-621
Flamingo Bowl
Liverpool, NY
CNY Ladies Classic League
Sept. 24. Jennifer Creno 247-674, Kim Fox 248-667,
Tina Fabrizio 223-657, Joanna Carter 231-653, Dawn
Murray 221-626, Krystal Ashby 2211-613, Emilie
Pawlick 233-607, Janice McCarthy 210-603
Oct. 1. Krystal Ashby 254-694, Dee Cote 233-633,
Tina Fabrizio 223-628, Jennifer Creno 247-619, Mary
DelVecchio 216-607
Bethmann Russell Financial Services
Sept. 19. Chris Coppola 240/675, Dave Pringle
Jr. 245/660, Mike Daley 242/654, Tim McDonald
244/653, Ken Keenen 226/653, Dave Pringle Sr.
256/638, Russ Griffo 258/635, Dave Whiteside
242/631, Mike Lavinchuk 235/629
Sept. 26. Mike Daley 276/712, Ed Sagor Jr. 254/
703, John Kohanski 257/690, Mike Benz 280/682,
Tim Bacon 256/675, Adam Miller 238/672, Jake
Eastman 236/660, Tim McDonald 258/659, Paul
Allen 256/658, Luke Dunler 235/658,Dick Trapnell
225/650,Doug Litz 256/645, Marty Fichera 259/644,
Kim Fox 234/640
Oct. 3. Rich Capria 278/738, Joe Conti Jr. 268/738,
Mike Daley 267/710, Larry Madlin 245/682, Justin
Ingram 268/681, Jake Eastman 258/678, Russ Griffo
258/673, Rich Lipke 224/662, Dave Whiteside
233/657, Jim Bero 258/654, John Kohanski 244/651,
Dick Trapnell 233/650
GSL
Sept. 30. Andy Melnyk 289/718, Teddy Melnyk
236/659, Andy DeFlorio 246/655, Ron Foraker
262/623, Jay Harris 233/600
Flamingo Ladies
Sept. 23. Megan Rutledge 242/517, Diane Lattanzio
199/505, Cathy Hudson 182/505
Sept. 30. Jamie McNamara 190/519, Cathy Hudson
177/508, Cindy Foley 205/471, Diane Lyboult 172/
470, Bonnie Ambriatti 181/461, Shirley Bialobre
163/459, Millie Flett 182/453
Monday Bud Doubles
Sept. 23. Joe Conti Jr. 259/712, Mike O’Connell 266/
664, Keith Hudgins 234/635, Michael Fedor 236/625,
Nassauma Adams 213/608, Joe Conti Sr. 247/606
Sept. 30. Vince Filapello 246/713, Robert Dexter
280/704, Joe Conti Jr. 226/633, Heather Tarby 234/
632, Eugene Hodges 220/600, John Cerniglia 206/
595, Howard Jones 221/587, Larry Prunotto 215/674,
Nassauma Adams 207/572
Lockheed Martin
Sept. 25. K. Whalen 257/700, J. Bero 239/678, M.
Daley 237/656, D. Dykeman 234/640, D. Uzunoff
225/619, T. Talaga 234/605, Sam Daley 210/581, D.
Hall 195/577, L. Flora 203/553
Oct. 2. R. Dykeman 243/672, D. Roberts 224/636,
T. Talaga 223/631, D. Uzunoff 232/629, L. Derdzinski
220/617
Mixed Up Birds
Sept. 22. Brian Miller 288/672, Joe Stines 256/619,
John Ingram 245/615, Stacey Lane 227/609, Stacey
Finnigan 202/553
Sept. 29. Brian Miller 236/638, Justin Ingram 268/
625, Joe Stines 213/617, Tom Stone 220/579, Rick
Hernandez 213/579, George Fuller 215/577, Jay Suave
220/570, Rachael Thompson 205/565, Stacey Finnigan 211/559, Korynne Burns 190/515
Tuesday Funtime Mixed
Sept. 24. Mark Jones 234/689, Steve Touron 237/660,
Dave Ernestine 234/649, Mike Tobin 225/635, Butch
Koons 212/599, Nate Higgins 216/586, Liz Bowerman 171/478, Paula Garfield 203/477, Kelly Michaels
164/464, Monique Bowman 159/456
Oct. 1. Steve Touron 246/660, Mark Jones 224/628,
Mike Tobin 210/594, Dave Ernestine 213/576, Josh
Cook 211/558, Paula Garfield 246/553, Liz Bowerman
182/463, Shelly Worden 165/462
Architects & Engineers
Sept. 24. Vince Masuicca 210/597, Lloyd Merry 208/
574, Mel Moore 237/568, Ken Light 222/565, Scott
Jillson 225/554, Andy Bresnahan 223/553, Floyd
Merry 247/550
Oct. 1. Jerry Piersall 220/591, Jim Sheedy 222/569,
Larry Madlin 214/563, Lloyd Merry 202/541, Andy
Bresnahan 207/533
Saturday Foursomes
Sept. 21. Matt Hardy 256/678, David Fleming 226/
586, Scott Turon 226/548, David Harding 195/530
Flamingo Seniors
Sept. 25. Rod Coppola 225/644, Bob Sutton 217/574,
Jerry McLaughlin 212/574, Dave Foster 200/574,
Frank Leibl 205/572, Mason Andrews 223/554, Larry
Wood 187/537, Bill Dell 194/536, Ronald Taylor
188/527, Bob Lavine 190/526, Bill Kalar 199/522,
Aldo Chemotti 189/521, Walt McArdell 190/520,
Diana Berube 184/527, Gwen Ventura 235/514, Betty
Worden 170/488, Sue Roy 162/440
Wednesday Seniors
Oct. 2. Frank Leibl 219/574, Ronald Taylor 237/572,
Bob Sutton 223/552, Jerry McLaughlin 194/551,
Tom McLaughlin 189/542, Rich Dygert 183/535,
John Ippolito 187/522, Walt McArdell 195/519,
Bill Truax 192/513, John McArdell 178/513, Rich
Sweezey 179/510, Dave Foster 192/509, Diana
Berube 209/565, Sue Roy 184/498, Marie McArdell 166/451, Marge Jewell 160/443, Cindy Hallock
194/432, Aleta Hathaway 184/429, JoAnne Greene
147/428, Marge Falter 155/418
Greater Syracuse League
Spring 2013. Second half champs: City: Bethmann
and Russell; Suburban: Giarrusso Building Supply
Sept. 16. Andy Melnyk 278-728, Timmy Bacon 711,
Jim Stark 278-689, Bob Gray 288
Sept. 23. Andy Melnyk 279-706, Mike Cefalo 694,
Ron Foraker 692, Mike Cottrell 279, Richard Nuzzo
Sr. 278
Sept. 30. Craig Moore 731, Andy Melnyk 289-718,
Buddy Amidon 715, Al Lemanczyk 275
Green Acres
Central Square, NY
Saturday Nite 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21. Steve Skinner 247/655, Justin White 235/
649, Steve Homer 230/645, Ashley Skinner 275/630,
Bryan Harders 258, Bill McCarthy 256, Brenda
Horne 177/506
Lakeview Bowling Center
Liverpool, NY
Dan Pulvere Mixed League
Sept. 22. Sam Sojdak 770-300 game, Ed Sagor Jr.
705, Dave Cummings 671, John Weeks 669, Dave
Demperio 667, Ashley Swank 580, Karen Demperio
574, Jennette Wallace 558, Kim Fox 545, Sue
Krawiec 526
Painters and Decorators
Sept. 19. Tony Aquino 224-635, Mike Powers
236-676, Tim Lawton 258-741, Todd Hass 243-617,
Jimmy Zimmerman 299-739, Mike Hamlin 222-656,
Lisa Buck 222-569, Matt Barry 234-658, Pio Parolin
220-611, Todd Moorhead 246-685, Mike Kotary 279685, Bob Barkley 230-626, Bob Cliff Jr. 255-600,
Bill Dickens 219-620, Bob Wucker 204-607, Adam
Knapp 212-608, Tim Geraets 224-611, Terry Knapp
236-621, Butch VanGorden 299-657, Tom Szpak
220-603, Andy Szpak Jr. 246-633, Dave Demperio
236-636, Bill Raphael 244-682, Joe Purchiaroni Jr.
236-630
Sept. 26. Bob Cliff Jr. 206-609, Joe Lisowski 226644, Mark Zlotnick 220-635, Bill Raphael 235-655,
Joe Purchiaroni Jr. 226-601, Brett Cunningham 266660, Todd Hass 244-704, Jimmy Zimmerman 238663, Lisa Buck 205-595, Mike Kotary 235-689, Ralph
Staiano 237-688, Bob Barkley 223-601, BJ Dickens
239-674, Bill Dickens 238-707, Ron Holmes 215-607,
Adam Knapp 230-659, Rick Dannan 276-672, Larry
Prunotto 245-602, Rich Cohen 210-615, Pio Parolin
226-602, Todd Moorhead 247-705, Brian Bieganowski 268-623, Fabrizio Spiccatti 256-669, Alfie
Carfagno 234-601, Dom Belcore 234-617, Joe Noboa
212-605, Ken Pratt 258-700, Tom Szpak 244-670,
Andy Szpak Jr. 265-694, Dave Demperio 235-632
Lighthouse Lanes
Oswego, NY
Port City Seniors
Sept. 23. Daniel MacDonald 232-663, Robert Brace
245-641, James Biancavilla 247-622, Robert Salisbury 237-614, David Ascenzi 239-613, Donald Pratt
215-601
Sept. 30. Robert Ramstad 278-704; David Ascenzi
245-667; Robert Brace 234-661, Donald Pratt 255645; Leo Lagoe 266-640; James Branchau 237-636;
Daniel MacDonald 223-617; James Biancavilla 268614; Donald Simpson 222-609
Rainbow Lanes
Weedsport, NY
Senior Rainbowlers
Sept. 17. Dale Weigand 236-666, Ed Wasilenko 227620, Bob Ball 206-579, Stosh Rosetti 205-529, Walt
Joshanski 523, Ted Shaw 505, George Ball 499, Dick
Lees 201-497, Bruce Lewis 489, Linda Weigand 188513, Sharon Mills 195-499, Carol Lewis 483, Patty
Ball 175-480, Gloria Every 174-472, Joan McCarthy
179-465, Sandy Loveless 454, Teeny Blumer 170-449,
Norma Ferguson 449
Sept. 24. Bob McDuffie 228-643, Bob Ball 242-629,
Ed Wasilenko 231-628, Gary Gonyea 204-606, Stosh
Rosetti 208-592, Bruce Lewis 234-575, Dale Weigand
224-566, George Ball 521, Bruce Christopher 516,
Sandy Loveless 213-513, Sharon Mills 191-510, Carol
Lewis 174-497, Margaret Andrews 163-452, Linda
Weigand 445, Patty Ball 443, Barb Reney 439, Linda
Cuff 438, Joan McCarthy 164-433
Oct. 1. Ed Wasilenko 244-657, Bob Ball 269-652,
Dale Weigand 246-622, Bob McDuffie 232-614, Walt
Joshanski 577, George Ball 222-563, Stosh Rosetti
199-535, Dick Lees 529, Harry Elkema 519, Sharon
Mills 166-482, Sandy Loveless 180-468, Linda Cuff
460, Marilyn Helmer 167-450, Gloria Every 161-450,
Joan McCarthy 175-444, Linda Weigand 168-439,
Patty Ball 167-434, Barb Reney 418
Thursday Morning Pastimes
Sept. 19. Peg Gilmore 191-503, Marie Berish 169482, Margaret Williams 175-457, Teresa Goldman
163-428, Theresa Smithler 428, Lori Hamel 158-409,
Yvonne Snow 166-406, Sue Hurb 404, Midge Hamel
380, Shirley Dennison 367
Sept. 26. Barb Dennison 238-675, Nadine Szozda
167-440, Peg Gilmore 157-424, Yvonne Snow
169-412, Cheryl Pratt 162-407, Lori Hamel 406,
Ruth Wethey 399, Teresa Goldman 398, Margaret
Williams 390, Eleanor Kolczyski 370
Dale Biss Memorial League
Sept. 18. Steve Suslik 279-772, Barry Marginean 257722, Mikey Walker II 268-708, Ron Rizzo 255-671,
Jesse Kent 236-671, Gavin Dennis 258-670, Mike
Rouse 244-668, Rick Liccion 237-656, Frank Manitta
258-653, Jim Melfi 232-651, Ron Wilson 220-644,
Matt Thomas 259-642, Greg Bibbens 252-631, Doug
Augustine 235-627, Dale Weigand 256-626, Chris
Plis 223-622, Kevin Garr 223-621, Andrew Dennison
265-614, Phil Perkins 226-612, Mike Crowley 258608, Tom Hitchcock, Sr. 246-608, Scott Martin 232606, Scott Thomas 227-601, Andrew Short 226-601
Sept. 25. Steve Suslik 258-741, Barry Marginean 289725, Andrew Dennison 267-711, Ken Hoalcraft 258696, Gavin Dennis 259-677, Greg Hypes 224-671,
Steve Eastman, Sr. 278-666, Don Paquette 266-661,
Bob Ball 255-659, Rick Liccion 243-654, Ron Wilson
235-650, Steve Geery 226-636, Frank Manitta 238632, Dan Bibbens 226-626, Jerry Blumer 223-623,
Ray Head 224-617, Doug Augustine 215-616, Mike
Sheehan 263-615, Benny Appleby 215-614, Mikey
Walker II 245-610, Keith Thomas 226-608, Russ
Weigand 233-600
Oct. 2. Rick Liccion 246-691, Phil Perkins 265683, Ron Wilson 266-676, Steve Suslik 226-669,
Scott Thomas 221-652, Russ Weigand 248-651,
Greg Hypes 257-649, John Palmeri 267-648, Mikey
Walker II 266-644, Barry Marginean 236-640,
Jonpaul LaFlu 244-632, Rob Swim 226-631, Wayne
Bibbens 232-630, Matt Thomas 244-613, Matt Bard
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Commercial League
Sept. 23. Jim Relfe 277-750, Kevin Ashby 257-717, Jay
Slater, Jr. 279-711, Wayne Clarke 274-710, Andrew
Perkins 258-704, Tom Winslow 258-696, Lee Burnett
268-694, Dale Weigand 248-674, Dan Bibbens 244662, Gary Reynolds 248-658, Brian Brooks 258-652,
Mike Ryan 255-644, Mat Grudzien 615, Harry Frisbee
613, Duane Slater, Sr. 611, Greg Davis 609, Mark
Hlywa 607, Chet Hoisington III 252-607, Chuck Akins
605, Don Paquette 604
Weedsport Mixed Doubles
Sept. 22. Tom Hitchcock, Sr. 233-660, Fuzzy Ponto
233-626, Phil Perkins 236-619, Steve Rusin 212-612,
Gavin Dennis 211-602, George Mills 219-599, Andy
Dennison 233-589, Reamer Fiester 573, Jamison Mills
571, Doug Milton 213-550, Jeff Blumer 531, Mark
Blumer 503, Carl Harvey 501, Barb Dennison 266-623,
Sharon Mills 175-501, Linda Hitchcock 188-487, Cindy
Dennis 160-432, Penny Mills 169-414, Sarajane Vitale
411, Margaux Milton 411, Anne Rooker 410, Emily
Spratt 389, Sharon Murdick 380
Sept. 29. Andy Dennison 278-671, David Blumer 256650, Carl Harvey 253-619, Reamer Fiester 235-618,
Jamison Mills 224-604, Gavin Dennis 225-600, Tom
Hitchcock, Sr. 269-589, Steve Rusin 222-588, Phil
Perkins 554, Fuzzy Ponto 525, John Horner 506, Barb
Dennison 259-620, Roni Ponto 211-566, Sharon Mills
183-535, Linda Hitchcock 171-432, Margaux Milton
428, Anne Rooker 421, Penny Mills 405, Cindy Dennis
400, Sharon Murdick 398, Peggie O’Neill 193-395
Friday Coffee Break League
Sept. 20. Peg Gilmore 195-529, Linda Morano 174-470,
Jeanie Lober 177-462, Marjorie McDonald 158-461,
Mary Williams 171-459, Mary Brown 178-454,
Margaret Andrews 168-447, Linda Cuff 434, Dorothy
Hubbard 153-423, Sue Foster 418
Sept. 27. Sue Foster 171-476, Jeanie Lober 167-467,
Katherine Fletcher 189-450, Linda Cuff 163-449, Peg
Gilmore 154-440, Kathy Avery 203-438, Rhonda
Quimby 436, Margie Lowe 170-432, Barbara Reney
431, Dorothy Hubbard 426, Mary Williams 165-422,
Margaret Andrews 172-419, Mary Brown 415
Senior Stars
Sept. 26. Sharon Mills 214-536, Sandy Loveless 180504, Carol Lewis 176-503, Dale Weigand 268-676, Jim
Viccaro 225-612, Rick Jordan 242-564. Bowlers of the
week: Dolores Wilson +97 and Jim Viccaro +105
Oct. 3. Sharon Mills 215-518, Margie Lowe 193-467,
Joan McCarthy 177-461, Ed Wasilenko 279-696, Ted
Shaw 211-550, Jim Wilson 191-536, Tom Lloyd 195531. Bowlers of the week: Margie Lowe +53 and Ed
Randolph +96
Ira Watkins League
Sept. 20. Dale Weigand 279-734, Matt Breese 244-723,
Rodney Squires 279-684, Michael Sheehan 244-664, Jeff
Farrelly 226-653, Jason Lukins 279-652, Matt Rooker
224-648, Pat Thurston 233-648, Gavin Dennis 227624, Todd Weigand 224-624, Ron Rizzo 226-620,
Kevin Mead 222-619, Nate Breese 212-607
Sept. 27. Gavin Dennis 257-750, Dale Weigand 267709, Reamer Fiester 256-694, Tim Lytle 277-688,
Greg Davis 242-673, Matt Rooker 244-653, Mark
Williams 236-639, Ken Howell 225-628, Matt Short
225-622, Richard Bump 245-619, Christopher Lugo
209-603
Fellowship League
Sept. 19. Tom Winslow 267-705, Carl Mettler 244-683,
Brandon Mettler 239-669, Michael Sheehan 236-656,
Scott Jewett 234-655, Chet Hoisington III 247-648,
Ron Wilson 245-644, Tim Rathbun 224-618, Mike
Blumer 244-614, Brian Christopher 278-612, Kenneth
Catino 605
Sept. 26. Ron Wilson 267-700, Brandon Mettler 248674, Michael Sheehan 235-660, Chet Hoisington III
259-649, Mike Blumer 249-647, Rob Weatherstone
265-644, Scott Jewett 235-644, Rick Grover 639, Tim
Rathbun 258-636, Kenneth Catino 235-602, Chad
Blaisdell 248-602, Shaun Cronin 601
T.N.E.L.
Sept. 17. Debbie Squires 255-654, Mindy Gilbert
222-614, Tammy Williams 204-604, Kelly Blaisdell
247-600, Loretta Lees 210-587, Kira Mettler 202-570,
Mary Eastman 203-552, Darlene Kimak 538, Lisa
Matty 205-516, Chelsea Paquette 514
Sept. 24. Kira Mettler 267/247/195-709, Mary Eastman
234-654, Loretta Lees 244-645, Angie Ryan 248-609,
Tammy Williams 539, Mindy Gilbert 205-526
Oct. 1. Kelly Blaisdell 255-679, Mindy Gilbert 246673, Kira Mettler 239-602, Chelsea Paquette 229-589,
Tammy Williams 204-588, Mary Eastman 226-582,
Angie Ryan 543, Candy Ryan 528, Lisa Matty 206526, Debbie Squires 201-524, Chris Gilman 205-520
Solvay Rec
Solvay, NY
Geddes Federal Mens
Sept. 24. Mike Gasiorowski 279-619, John Scaia
224-606, Fabrizio Specciatti 216, Rob Glowacki 213,
Donnie Moore 211
Oct. 1. Rob Hunt 224-603, John Scaia 219-595, Steve
Kronafel 203-592, Paul Francher 224, Len Zollo 223
Sat. Night Mixed
Sept. 28. Steve Curtis Sr. 225-629, Ben Walters 493,
Hank Payne 460, Maureen Lake 181-526, Jeanne
Lukens 178-459, Angela Grecco 431.
Monday Noon Seniors
Sept. 20. Doc Mitchel 143-388, Deena Reyes 178-461,
Jane Scaia 162-447, Shirley Brandt 154.
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PBA Challenge Game to sponsor
Viper Championship
by Bill Vint, PBA Media Relations
The popular PBA Challenge Game, created by Concrete Software for use on mobile devices,
will be presenting sponsor for the Viper Championship during the PBA World Series of Bowling
V. The sponsorship is, in part, due to the game’s popularity and continued growth.
The PBA Bowling Challenge has just achieved a milestone, surpassing five million downloads
on Google Play, and that’s before the game becomes available to iOS users (tentatively planned
for late October).
According to Concrete Software:
• The PBA Bowling Challenge has 5.351 million downloads on Google Play, for Android
devices.
• PBA Bowling Challenge currently boasts a 4.6 Star Rating (out of 5). It also was named to
the Editors’ Choice category, ranking it among “the best Android apps on Google Play.”
• In September, the game averaged 20,000 new users per day, 138,000 daily active users, and
an average session length of 7.14 minutes.
• There are numerous virtual goods available to purchase within the game. To date, users are
purchasing (on a daily basis): 29,000 bowling balls, 27,000 “Ball Charges” (the Bomb Ball
is most popular), 30,000 Energy Refreshes, 1,400 Energy Upgrades, 500 Locations, 90 Oil
Patterns and 680 Opponents.
After making its debut on Jan. 15, the revamped version of the PBA game topped one million
installs 16 days later, becoming the No. 1 free sports game on Google Play.
To order the PBA game in a version to fit your mobile device, visit play.google.com and enter
“PBA Bowling Challenge” in the search bar.
Qualifying and match play semifinal rounds of the Viper Championship presented by PBA
Bowling Challenge will be held Oct. 2 at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas, with the
ESPN stepladder finals set for Nov. 2. The finals will air on ESPN on Dec. 8, at 1 p.m.
In only two weeks after its debut on Google Play, the PBA Bowling Challenge sports game
surpassed one million installs on mobile devices, topping highly-successful games such as Tiger
Woods Golf and Madden NFL.
The newest version of PBA Bowling Challenge features improved graphics, updated physics,
and a robust tournament system. With more bowling balls, venues and PBA stars than previous
titles, PBA Bowling Challenge expands on every aspect of game content while still retaining core
elements that fans of the franchise have come to expect.
While the current game runs on Android devices only on Google Play, the next launch will be
via Amazon (for Android devices and the Kindle Fire) followed by Barnes & Noble (for the Nook
tablets). A launch for iOS devices is still in the works and Concrete is evaluating rollouts to other
platforms such as Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 and others.
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Sabatine featured for his
work on PBA Tour
Editor’s note: National bowling writer, blogger and hall of famer Jeff Richgels wrote a nice piece on Central New York native Mark Sabatine this summer. The story appeared on
Richgels’ website, www.11thframe.com. Story by Jeff Richgels
PBA Tour laneman Mark Sabatine quips that
if his job was posted on eBay, “there’d probably be zero bids.”
During a tournament, I expect lanes to pay
at least slightly different every time they
are oiled, something Sabatine agrees with.
Long-time PBA laneman Len Nicholson
used to say that there was only one happy
bowler each week on Tour: the guy who won.
That comes from factors like changing
weather and the simple fact that repeated
strippings and pattern applications make
patterns play more as they theoretically
“should,” Sabatine says.
Certainly, it’s hard to imagine a more thankless job. Just don’t tell Sabatine he’s nuts for
being that guy.
TV lights also typically make a pattern play
different, he says.
“I love my job,” he said in a lengthy interview prior to the PBA Senior U.S. Open in
June. “I love the challenge.”
But, he says, “When they play different
people think we changed them.”
He admits he takes “a lot of crap,” but says
he tries to answer every serious question.
While many assume patterns get tweaked,
other factors like surface and oil may make
the difference a fan or player sees.
“We try to be as open with the players as we
can,” Sabatine says.
For example, the 2012 World Series of
Bowling didn’t feature as much lofting the
left guttercap by righties and therefore lefties had a better look and did well, with Scott
Norton and Parker Bohn III winning titles.
He gets more thanks on the PBA50 Tour,
where the competition isn’t quite as intense
and few bowlers are trying to earn a living,
but understands that stress has gone up as
prize money and opportunities have gone
down on the PBA Tour.
The patterns weren’t tweaked, Sabatine
says. Instead, the big difference was a
switch to Connect from Logic.
“I just tell them, ‘This is what we did. Here
it is. Deal with it. You’re a pro,’ “ Sabatine
says.
There is so much more information available about lane conditions today compared
to years ago, such as when I was hacking away on the PBA Tour in the 1980s, it’s almost
unimaginable.
Part of that comes from technology. But there’s also generally a better ethic about lane conditions. After all, openness goes a long way in defeating conspiracy theories.
“If you don’t post the patterns, people think you’re hiding something,” Sabatine says. “The
(lane) machine’s brain stores everything: Take it out and put it on laptop and print it all out. So
why would people think we change them?”
Of course, he adds, you “still have to go by what your bowling ball tells you” once you start
competing.
Posting patterns also is simply the right thing to do: Can you imagine a golfer who went to play
a round and was told there were no scorecards and they should just figure it out?
And as I always say, someone always knows. So if you don’t post the pattern, those who know
will have an advantage.
Sabatine was a serious competitor himself once, competing on Tour in the 1970s with a high
finish of 17th in Garden City, N.Y. The 58-year-old lefty still bowls in a PBA Experience
league and competed in the USBC Senior Masters last month.
After working at a bowling center, he was PBA East Region lane man for a decade before
becoming PBA Tour laneman six years ago. He’ll be working this week’s U.S. Open, but since
that is a BPAA event, Pat Mitchell will be in charge.
Sabatine’s typical day on Tour starts long before most of the bowlers are awake — and usually
before the center is even open. At the Senior U.S. Open, for example, Sabatine started at 3 a.m.
The SunCoast had stripped the lanes after its night was done, removing the house shot put
down for night leagues.
“House memory” definitely is a factor and multiple strippings are required to combat it, he
says.
Sabatine is a stickler for maintenance and care of his lane machines, which he calls “his babies.”
“The guys come and get me to get them off the (PBA transport) truck,” he says with a laugh.
“They don’t want to touch them.”
At the start of each week, he tests the machines to make sure they are stripping well and oiling
correctly. Each day, Sabatine makes up stripper fresh with filtered, hot water “so it doesn’t
crystallize or anything.”
Graphs of the lanes are taken after they’re oiled and then posted in the locker room each day.
“The hardest part of the job is trying to make sure you do everything the same,” Sabatine says.
The PBA Tour uses Brunswick Envoy lane machines — cordless, upgraded versions of the
A22.
“The first A22s had some little problems, but they’re all fixed with the Envoy,” Sabatine says.
“These are the best machines on the market.”
The Envoy can oil a lane in just over a minute, stripping the lane and applying oil precisely to
each board.
“They’re pretty strong,” Sabatine says. “They’ve had machines cycle on them.”
One time in Jackson, Mich., Sabatine had to get under a pinsetter to free a lane machine and
when he came back out, he conked his head and fell.
“The machine pushed me all the way back up the lane,” he says with a laugh. “The lane got
re-done.”
Sabatine has used three Brunswick oils: Connect, which “opens up in the heads with minimal
carrydown”; A22, a thicker oil that “stays on the lane longer”; and Logic, which is between
A22 and Connect.
One is not necessarily better than the other, “they’re just different,” Sabatine says.
Combine three oils with the numerous and expanding number of PBA patterns and various
lane surfaces, and you have a huge variety of potential conditions.
“I would love to use A22 at South Point this
year (for the 2013 World Series) because it’s
thicker,” he says. “The track opens up quick
there.”
Sabatine acknowledges that two-handers like Jason Belmonte and Osku Palermaa can really
morph a lane pattern, but he says high-rev players wouldn’t make as much of a difference if
Abralon pads were banned.
“They really beat up the lane,” he says. “Guys make (a ball) a ‘snowball’ and try to play defense on TV.”
“If everybody on the right the first 5 minutes of practice took a dull ball and played they gutter
they’d wall ‘em up," he adds. "But there’s too many egos. They won’t do it.”
It wasn’t that long ago that the PBA used asymmetrical patterns, with the left side more difficult to level the field.
“Now with the (high-tech) balls we make them symmetrical to give the left a better chance,”
he says. “If we had 64 lefties and 64 righties in a tournament we’d be fine.”
Since that’s about as likely as snow in July in Las Vegas, “lefty-righty will be an issue after
I’m dead,” Sabatine quips.
The patterns have been changed over the years, since they originally were designed by Nick
Hoagland with a Kegel lane machine and the PBA now uses Brunswick machines.
When new patterns like the 32-foot Wolf and 52-foot Badger used in the GEICO Summer
Swing are created, it starts with PBA executives coming up with a concept that Sabatine turns
into a pattern.
The executives then check them over and get bowler feedback that Sabatine uses to design the
final product.
The Summer Swing patterns — there also was the U.S. Open-like flat 40-foot Bear — turned
out to be good additions to the PBA portfolio, Sabatine says. (PBA50 versions of PBA patterns
are a tad softer than Tour versions.)
“Now we’re pretty set,” he says. “We have variety. And variety is what they want.”
The Summer Swing was the first time in years that a wood center was used — the Badger
Open was at AMF Waukesha, a center I've bowled at numerous times. It’s an old center with
bouncy heads and huge differences in lanes, which is almost inevitable with today’s bowling
balls on wood.
“That was fun,” Sabatine says.
One trick he employed at AMF Waukesha was stripping separately from oiling: The wood
lanes had cracks in the heads and the stripper would get in them, so not getting them dry before oiling would have meant the stripper dried the heads quickly.
The 52-foot Badger played about 5 to 6 boards tighter at AMF Bowlero, which has HPL synthetics and was the site of the Summer Swing TV shows, but no tweaks were done, Sabatine
says.
“I think you open up a can of worms when you try to tweak a pattern to the way the center
is,” he says.
Another trick employed at the Summer Swing was oiling the left lanes with one lane machine
and the right lanes with another, which was simply a time saver, Sabatine says.
He likes to let lanes cool down for at least 15 to 20 minutes after bowling is completed before
oiling, and then give them a half hour to “settle” before competition starts again.
“If you go to oil a lane right after they’ve been bowled on for eight games that oil is going to
move all around” because the lane is hot, Sabatine says.
If using two machines means the left and right lanes “are a couple boards different it’s the
same all the way across and same for everybody,” which is better than having the pattern
screwed up, he says.
Lanes that sit for a very long time after oiling typically play tighter and flatter because the oil
spreads out, Sabatine says.
Being a lane man whose job is made much harder by modern bowling balls, it should come as
no surprise that he would welcome a return to the days of plastic and rubber balls.
“Whatever happened to you had 2 boards to hit and make whatever you can with your hand?”
he says.