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Vol. 77 No. 49 February 8 - 14, 2017 25 cents
Ray Smarsh Claims Monmouth County USBC Masters Title Doug McFarlane Jr. 300-857,
By Joanne Ramsey champion.
HOWELL, NJ - Ray Alex Cavagnaro Tad Jones 300 at Lodi Lanes
Smarsh, of Matawan, won his first match
LODI, NJ Doug McFarlane Jr 300 game during that same session
claimed the title at the against Thomas
took center stage spotlight in the In the Wednesday Coors 5-Man,
54th E. Luke Forrest Lemanski of
Tuesday Night Coors 4-Man at it was Robert Fabian out front
Monmouth County Hazlet, 423-354.
Lodi Lanes when he rolled perfect with his high game of 279 fol-
USBC Masters He then became a
with a 300 game in his league high lowed by Tom Walsh with 269,
Tournament at Howell member of the
857 series. Tad Jones punched Matt Grubiak 267-705, and Joe
Lanes on January 22nd, Losers bracket by
twelve in a row as well to tally a Leardo Jr 700.
2017. losing the next
Smarsh, was seeded match to George
into the 3rd position in Cretella, 376-354. George Stephens, Jr. Hit 300
the top 16 finalists MCUSBC photo Now in the Losers
based on his six-game Joanne Ramsey, tournament manager, with champion Ray bracket he was At Rockville Centre Lanes
qualifying score of Smarsh, runner-up Alex Cavagnaro, and Chrissy Lee, able to stay alive ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - 235-748, David Williams 285-
1245. Alex Cavagnaro Monmouth County USBC President. by defeating the George Stephens, Jr blasted a 300 247-730, Keith Benenati 236-223-
of No. Massapequa, NY, next 6 opponents game in the Wednesday Night 257-716, Andrew Laurita 245-
was the leading qualifier with a six-game score of before meeting Smarsh in the final championship Mixed League. 236-224-705, and Ray Brooks
1335. Smarsh also had the tourney high average of match. In the third match, Cavagnaro defeated Dom Gregory Frank shot 258-255- 248-232-673.
221.333. In the two-game match play finals Smarsh DiReda Jr of Hazlet, 441-349. Next was Ron Harris
defeated Rusty Thomsen of Carteret, 469-403. Then of Westfield, 372-347, followed by Jon Coscia, 448-
went on to defeat Ryan Walsh of Port Monmouth, 434, followed by Bret Winters of Cream Ridge, 472-
Sal Angotti 300 at Majestic Lanes
472-422. Continuing his winning streak, Smarsh then 326, then meeting Cretella again and defeating him HOPELAWN, NJ - Sal Angotti 238-225-741, Michael Holoka
defeated Jonathan Coscia of Matawn, 459-428. Still 439-433, followed by defeating Smarsh, 478-469, earned top honors in the Friday 208-234-248-690, Mike Kelly
continuing the winning streak, he met George which put both in the championship match. Night Mixed League at Majestic 237-248-675, and Michael
Cretella, Morganville, who won the championship in In the championship match, Smarsh defeated Lanes blasting games of 226-300- Dellamanna 226-255-651.
2016, and defeated him with 436-315. In the next Cavagnaro, 434-374, to become the 2017 Masters 226 for a high series of 752.
match, he was defeated by Alex Cavagnaro 478-469, Champion. Anthony Caputo Jr. rolled 278-
which put him into the Losers bracket for the first 180 participated in the tournament, which is the
time. One more match was needed to determine the largest Masters tournament in New Jersey. Paul Bajorksi Hammered 300
John Buchanan III Became Oldest to Roll 900 Series At Farmingdale Lanes
By Aaron Smith - USBC Buchanan laced up on his favorite pair of lanes at
FARMINGDALE, NY - Paul 707, Matthew Pope 224-235-218-
ARLINGTON, Texas Less than three weeks from the 20-lane facility, but he did not find the ball reac-
Bajorski earned top honors in the 707, Frank Manetta, Jr 248-247-
his 71st birthday, John Buchanan III of Evansville, tion he was looking for early in practice.
Espressway Glass League blasting 700, BIll Latham 268-228-692, Ed
Indiana, gave himself an early gift as he connected on We were on 17 and 18, which is my favorite pair
games of 300-266 for a high series Stadtlander 218-253-218-689,
36 consecutive strikes to become the oldest bowler in in the house, Buchanan said. The ball I usually use
of 786. George Robinson 269-215-688,
United States Bowling Congress history to record a wasnt reacting quite as well as I wanted it to, so I
Nick Filosa shot 248-221-268- and Jason Nikol 267-222-680.
900 series. switched to a stronger ball and played a completely
737, John Ripple 227-223-257-
The right-hander fired three consecutive 300 games different line. I hardly had to change throughout the
during the Woodward Commercial Seniors league at set maybe a board through all three games since I
Evansvilles Franklin Lanes to become the 30th was alone playing where I was on (the fifth board). Lorenzo Chappoti Blasted 300
bowler to achieve the feat, surpassing Dale Gerhard As the strikes continued to add up and Buchanan
of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, as the oldest to reach the approached the final frame, his first goal was to At Jersey Lanes
score. Gerhard was 59 years old when he rolled his reclaim the Greater Evansville USBC series record, LINDEN, NJ - Lorenzo Chappoti session high series of 720.
900 series last January. which he previously held after rolling an 858 series earned top game and series honors Pedro Chappoti III and Tony
Buchanan became the second bowler from Indiana during a tournament at Franklin Lanes in May 2003. while contesting in the Union Casado each posted a hit 257
to accomplish the score, joining Bob Kammer Jr. of County Mixed League at Jersey game and Nora Casado rolled a
Crown Point, Indiana, who recorded his perfect set in See OLDEST 900 Page 4 Lanres blasting a 300 game in his 245 to lead the women.
January 2011.
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Four Candidates Slated for USBC Board Election, Mike Conti and Ralph Girodano 279
15 Amendments Proposed In Hankel Classicat Howell Lanes
By Terry Bigham - USBC October 2012, chose not to seek dates soon will be available at By John Jennings
ARLINGTON, Texas Delegates re-election. BOWL.com/Convention. HOWELL, NJ Mike Conti and Ralph Girodano each rocked the
will vote on three open positions Of the 15 proposed amend- For the complete list of proposed maples for a 279 game to lead the last week of the first half in the Hankel
on the United States Bowling ments, two proposals are for amendments and more informa- Classic at Howell Lanes. Lefty Mike Fogarty blasted high series with a
Congress Board of Directors and league rules, eight proposals for tion about the USBC Convention 760 including a 270 and 256 games. Janine Smith fired high womens
will decide 15 proposed amend- tournament rules and there are five and Annual Meeting, go to series 634 with Jackie Shelbrick rolled a 247 game.
ments during the 2017 USBC bylaws proposals. Changes to BOWL.com/Convention.
Convention and Annual Meeting, league and tournament rules will
set for April 24-27 at The Orleans require a majority of the votes cast
in Las Vegas. to pass; bylaws proposals require
Incumbents Jo Dimond of
Columbus, Ohio, and Karl Kielich
of El Paso, Texas, are among the
two-thirds votes for adoption.
Among the notable proposals for
league and tournament rules is to
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four candidates slated by the
USBC Nominating Committee for
allow leagues and tournament
directors the option to cap a hand-
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In Hankel Classic at Howell Lanes Salvatore Gambino 278-663. Patrice Nolan 683
Bird McCormick 728 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Patrice Nolan
By John Jennings led the scoring in the Rockvilles League rolling
HOWELL, NJ Anthony Gubitosi, Jr. started with the first 10 strikes ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Bird McCormick games of 255-245 for a high series of 683.
and number 11 denied by a stubborn 10-pin for a 288 game and a 707 led the scoring in the Friday Night Mixed League Betty Ann Lescher hit 230-203, Kathy
series. Phil Lapini 224-257-236- 717 series for high series in the Hankel rolling games of 256-214-258 for a high series of Andrews 217-203, and Gloria Belmonte 214.
Classic and Brian Larson 276 qame and 715 for second high series. 728. In the Tuesday Koffee Kats League Gina Hill
John LaBau hit 279-222-705, Jason Grima 266- shot 196, Andrienne Lupo 190, and Laurie
227-692, Kenny Mojo 255, and David Lake 254. Bettineschi 178.
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AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Don Perillo 765 Tom Prendergast 743 Kenny Simon 677
FARMINGDALE, NY - Don FARMINGDALE, NY - Tom FARMINGDALE, NY - Kenny
Perillo topped the scoring in the. Prendergast topped the scoring in Simon paced the Tuesday Nite
Epic Edge Trios League blasting the Monday Night Fourplay Owls rolling games of 244-215-
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games of 259-258-248 for a high League blasting games of 258- 218 for a high series of 677.
Oakland, NJ 07436 series of 765, 258-227 for a high series of 743. Lukas Zito shot 258-236-676,
(201) 337-6516 Peter Cornell shot 299-257-759, John Petrizzi rolled 233-234- Rafael Santos 243-224-202-669,
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Featuring the Kale Buckley 266-244-216- 680, Eddie Allen 268, and Paul Herrscher 259-211-640.
Coors Light Winter Doubles 726,Anthony DElia 258-247-722, Baron 266. Nick Jorgensen 657
And and Keith Kasper 256-246-717.
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Fred Catapano 742 FARMINGDALE, NY - Nick
Pete Bohleber 760 FARMINGDALE, NY - Fred Jorgensen paced the Thursday
Newly Upgraded Quibica FARMINGDALE, NY - Pete Catapano topped the scoring in the Goodtimers rolling of 254-244 657.
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Upgraded Bar Friday Late Mixed League blast- rolling games of 276-259 for a Wayne Coons 225-617, and Patty
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high series of 760. Charles Jordan hit 247-226-676, Robert Laurice 255
NEW HOME TO: Tony Caridi shot 232-227-279- Nathaniel Fuller 236-224-675, FARMINGDALE, NY - Robert
738, Mike Agosta 245-255-228- Curtis Brown 247-226-676, and Laurice rolled 255, David Green
728, Wingo Hom 247-229-238- Tyrone Page 256. 246, Eric Vazquez and Richard
714, Howie Delman 235-243- Sean Mott 729 Delorenzo 244, and Michael
225-703, and Clayton Hunt 215- FARMINGDALE, NY - Sean Sciallo 238 in the Wednesday
225-245-685. Mott topped the scoring in the Party League.
Anthony DElia 744 Wednesday Early Mens League In the Sunday Early Birds Wayne
FARMINGDALE, NY -Anthony rolling games of 255-248-226 for Embleton shot 210, Derrick
DElia topped the scoring in the a high series of 729. Dobert 209, Christopher Quinn
Expresway Glass League blasting Mitch Kennedy 290-220-721, Ed 203, John Cusamano 201, and
games of 254-246-244 for a high Stadtlander 267-218-227-712, Megan Cesare 200.