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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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2 SPORTS REPORTER October 10 - 16, 2012
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.
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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
8 SPORTS REPORTER October 10 - 16, 2012
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