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Jordan Richard Victorious at 2019 PWBA Lincoln Open Paul Bajorski Slammed 300-786
LINCOLN, Neb. – Jordan Richard able to record a double as they At Farmingdale Lanes
of Tecumseh, Michigan, claimed her approached the final frame.
FARMINGDALE, NY - Paul Anthony D'Elia, Jeremy Milito,
second Professional Women’s Richard, finishing the match first,
Bajorski earned top honors in the and Chris Valentine rolled 299,
Bowling Association Tour title with was working on a strike entering the
Epic Edge Trios at Farmingdale Jeff Scarola 288, Jackie Myers
a wire-to-wire victory at the 2019 10th frame and needed to fill 19 pins
Lanes blasting games of 300-268 279, Rich Ambrosino278, and
PWBA Lincoln Open. to shut out Gongora.
for a high series of 786. Richard Brennan 277.
The 2018 PWBA Rookie of the The 23-year-old right-hander
Year led every round leading up to
the stepladder finals at Sun Valley
rolled a strike to record her second
double of the finals, and she secured
Kevin Koenig 300 at Parkway Lanes
Lanes and defeated Mexico’s Sandra the win and a spot at the season-end-
By Joe Donnarumma a 695 series.
Gongora in the title match, 215-195, ing PWBA Tour Championship in ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Kevin Ted Kolokoski rolled 257-759,
to collect the $10,000 top prize. Richmond, Virginia, after toppling Koenig hit a 300 game for the 2nd Kevin DeFrancesco 290-717, Josh
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seven pins on her next shot. week in a row in the Wednesday, Adamo 249-716, and Tom
Jordan Richard Teterboro Bowling League, at Schlomann 245-707 round out the
age of the 2019 PWBA Lincoln Open. The 2019 PWBA Tour
Richard gained the early advantage in the finals, strik- Championship will be held at Richmond Raceway on Parkway Lanes and finished with list of high scorers for the night.
ing on three of her first four deliveries to build a 10-pin Sept. 15-18 and invites the top 16 players for the season to Robert Aiello Blasted 300
lead on Gongora, who was looking for her first career compete for the final major championship of the season.
PWBA Tour title.
See JORDAN Page 2 At Maple Lanes RVC
The difference remained close as neither player was ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - rolled 279, Fabian Linton 276,
Robert Aiello earned top honors in Leroy Singletary 275, Gaetano
Joel Carlson Beats Ron Mohr in Roll-Off the Monday 4 Man Classic League Sereno and Matt Achstatter 268,
at Maple Lanes RVC blasting games Paul Palmeri 267, John Boock 266
To Win PBA50 Hamilton Lanes Open of 300-265 for a high series of 757. and Mike Willis and Mark Walton
TRENTON, N.J. – After a of the opportunity by throw- Phil Rameau and Tom Romanelli 265.
279-279 title match tie, ing a strike for the win.
PBA50 Tour veteran Joel “I didn’t watch,” said
Steve Nordt Hammered 300
Carlson of Omaha, Carlson, when Mohr threw At Lodi Lanes
Nebraska, defeated PBA his shot in the roll-off. LODI, NJ - Steve Nordt blasted a Mota 277, Chuck Trimblett, Steve
Hall of Famer Ron Mohr of “When it was my turn, I just 300 game in the Monday Night Leach, and Mike DeGrace 268,
Las Vegas, in a one-ball roll- concentrated on keeping the Trios League at Lodi Lanes. Kwiecien 260, Glenn Griffiths
off 10-8 to win the PBA50 ball on line and throw the Andrew Currie rolled 289, Chris 259, and Emmanuel Hidalgo 258.
Hamilton Lanes & best shot I possibly could. I
Entertainment Center Open could never have imagined Chris Behrens Collected 300
presented by Columbia 300 winning my first title this
for his first title on PBA’s
PBA photo
way.” At Majestic Lanes
tour for players 50 and over. Carlson’s previous high HOPELAWN, NJ - Chris Behrens 760, John Baginsky 247-238-247-
Proprietor Ron Glic with Joel Carlson
Carlson and Mohr went PBA50 Tour finishes were fired a 300 game in the Raritan 732, Rob Robertson 213-247-268-
strike for strike through the first seven frames of the third in the 2016 Sun Bowl In The Villages and Bay Mens League at Majestic 728, Andrew Dekowski 236-268-
title match until Carlson left a 7 pin in the eighth. fourth in the 2018 PBA50 Lucas Magazine Classic. Lanes 224-728, and Tyler Moore 234-
After making the spare, he finished the match with “I always felt that I could win out here but win- Dorien Soto shot 264-218-278- 246-247-727.
four strikes to force the roll-off. Finishing the match ning like this was beyond expectations,” the 57-
first, Mohr, the stepladder finals top qualifier, threw year-old Carlson added. “It’s awesome to win with Jim Cloudman Burned 300
the first nine strikes before leaving a 10 pin on his the ball in your hand and then coming through with
first ball in the 10th, made the spare, and then struck a strike to do it. It’s how you dream of winning, but
At Farmingdale Lanes
on his final ball of the 10th frame. right now I’m having a hard time believing my good FARMINGDALE, NY - Jim Richard Trentacoste rolled 256,
Mohr, trying for his 11th PBA50 Tour title, start- fortune.” Cloudman fired a 300 game in the Ed Smith 246-246, and Steve
ed the roll-off with an eight-count when his ball Thursday Businessmens League at Friedman 237-236.
See JOEL page 2
went high leaving the 4-7. Carlson took advantage Farmingdale Lanes
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Salvatore Angotti 300 at Majestic Lanes JOEL
HOPELAWN, NJ - Salvatore Angotti earned top honors in the Friday
Night Mixed League firing games of 206-226-300 for a high series of 732 Continued from Page 1
Michael Holoka rolled 218-264-244-726, Michael Bauer 233-236-221-
Carlson, who entered the posi-
690, Michael Kelly 245-257-690, Ricardo Santiago 235-248-676, and
tion round match in sixth, beat
Tony Tamondong 215-216-235-666.
non-member Chris Viale of
Westfield, Massachusetts 288-245
Brian Adamson 300 at Majestic Lanes
to make the finals and earn the
HOPELAWN, NJ - Brian Adamson blasted a 300 game in the Middlesex No. 3 qualifying position for the
County Classic League at Majestic Lanes. finals. Ironically, earlier in the
Mickey Endress rolled 279-267-277-823, Lonnie Levy 246-267-298- week, Carlson seemed to have a
811, Jason Hollenstein 258-255-254-767, Danny Lopez 258-255-254- spot in the finals locked up for the
767, Tommy Martino 236-277-245-758, Marcos Hernandez 245-245-258- PBA50 Mooresville Open, but
748, Andrew Funk 234-213-299-746, Ryan Poli 256-243-244-743, and dropped from second to sixth
Mark Robinson 269-247-225-741. when he lost in the position round
to eventual winner Walter Ray
Aaron Williams, John Roam 300 at Majestic Williams Jr. after bowling a 185
HOPELAWN, NJ - Aaron Williams and John Roam each fired a 300 game game.
in the Premiere Pro Shop Sunday Trios League at Majestic Lanes To get to the title match, Carlson
Chris Fisher rolled 279-268-258-805, Michael Bowler 258-258-268-784, beat PBA Hall of Famer and four-
Joe Gramiak 257-289-234-780, Michael Morris, Jr 257-257-226-730, and time PBA50 Tour winner Parker
Yannie Kornias 227-226-259-712. Bohn III, who qualified fifth for
the finals, 227-182, in the second
Daijon Smith 300 at Majestic Lanes stepladder match and then beat
HOPELAWN, NJ - Daijon Smith fired a 300 game in the Saturday NIght No. 2 qualifier reigning PBA50
Strike Nation League at Majestic Lanes. Player of the Year Michael
Rakim Tillery rolled 257-267-257-781, Artimus D Kinnon, Sr 222-243- Haugen Jr., 268-248, in the semi-
257-722, Derrick Mudrow 224-236-258-718, and Richard Harmon 204- final to advance to the title match
253-259-716. against Mohr.
In the opening stepladder
Mark Clark 300 at Majestic Lanes match, Bohn defeated Viale, who
HOPELAWN, NJ - Mark Clark fired a 300 game in the Saturday Night qualified fourth for the finals,
Strike Nation League at Majestic Lanes. 268-173.
Al-Wadir Samuel rolled 249-276-263-788, Jaylin Floyd 276-232-258- PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray
766, Adam Concepcion 242-257-257-756, Theo Lasure 221-260-267- Williams Jr.’s bid for a record-
748, and James I Mayres Jr 225-257-259-741 tying fourth consecutive PBA50
Tour title to also become the sole
all-time PBA50 Tour titles leader
with 15 wins, ended with an eight-
place finish. He remains tied with
John Handegard at 14.
Kevin Koenig 748
At Parkway Lanes
By Joe Donnarumma
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Kevin
Koenig led all pin attackers with
scores of 267-278-203 for a high
series of 748 in the Wednesday,
Teterboro Bowling League, at
Parkway Lanes.
Joe Puccio Sr. rolled 257-728,
Tom Schlomann 289-716, Joe
Brulato 265-696, Ted Kolokoski
264-694, and Michael DeSiervo
258-685 and that rounds out the
list of high scorers for the night.
June 5 - 11, 2019
JORDAN
Continued from Page 1
Players can earn a spot by winning an event throughout the season or
through the season-long points list.
“I’m pretty speechless right now,” said Richard, who won the 2018
PWBA Greater Harrisburg Open. “This is a dream come true, and I’m
really excited to head back to Richmond. It was a lot of fun last year, and
I’m really glad I get to go back.”
Richard held the top spot in the standings after each round at Sun
Valley Lanes, and she had no intentions of giving it up after some close
calls in the early portion of the 2019 season.
She was in the top four heading into the final game at the season-open-
ing Nationwide PWBA Greater Cleveland Open before finishing in fifth
place and dropped out of the cut during the final game of the Round of
32 at the PWBA Twin Cities Open, finishing in 13th.
“I wanted to build myself a lead,” said Richard, who led qualifying by
65 pins over Gongora. “And then, I wanted to stay up there and avoid
getting in the same situation I’ve found myself the past two weeks, just
missing cuts by a couple of pins. I talked to my mom and told her I was-
n’t going to give those pins away this week. I stayed with it, and once I
got there, I just kept moving forward.”
Gongora, a 33-year-old right-hander, was happy to post the best finish
of her career after struggling during the first two weeks of the 2019 sea-
son. She had finished in 52nd and 60th during the first two events of the
season.
Her only other championship-round appearance came at the 2016
PWBA Las Vegas Open, where she finished in third place.
Gongora stayed clean for both of her matches, including a semifinal
win over Liz Johnson of Palatine, Illinois, 203-174, but she was unable
to record a double in the finals.
“Carry ended up being a little tough for me, and then when I needed
to make good shots, I didn’t make it happen,” Gongora said. “Of course,
anything can happen in one game, and the right lane was a little funny
for me. I needed to be almost perfect to get to the pocket, and that’s why
I wasn’t able to strike in those frames.
“But, I’m happy with my performance. Coming from two weeks
where I wasn’t very consistent, I came out and developed a plan for this
week. Lincoln always has been good to me, and I had to take advantage
of this pattern because it played into my A game. I’m not going to rest
or stop until I get a title, because that’s my dream.”
In the opening match, Johnson stayed clean in a 215-184 victory over
Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, New York.
Competition at the PWBA Lincoln Open included two eight-game
qualifying blocks to determine the 32 players for the Round of 32. An
additional eight-game block narrowed the field to 12 players, who
bowled six additional games to determine the stepladder finalists.
LEADERS AT LODI LANES
Fred Gutierrez 290
LODI, NJ - Fred Gutierrez fired a high game of 290 in the Tuesday
Night 4 Man League.
Carlos Colon rolled 279, Dan Twomey and Nick Gavron 278, Mike
D'Angelo 267, Quentin Collins 266-750, and Nicolette Brenner 259.
Ken Scheck 268
LODI, NJ - Ken Scheck rolled 268, Vernon Moody 258, and Chris Dubis
257 in the Thursday Early Mix League.
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Ocean Lanes 15th Annual THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC
John Naughton Memorial Tournament John Baginsky, Jr 795 Joe Herber 741
HOPELAWN, NJ - John Baginsky, Jr led the scoring
in the Monday NIght Mixed League rolling gmaes of
279-258-258 for a high series of 795
Warren Taureck rolled 234-236-257-727, John
Baginsky 205-235-269-709, and Kyle Jannuzzi 204-
211-261-676.
In the Winter Senior Citizens League Rich Rowley
rolled 222, and Mary Doslik 172.
Evan Simon 916
HOPELAWN, NJ - Evan Simon led the scoring in the
Monday Goldstein & Hanel Singles League firing
games of 289-268 for a high series of 916.
Lauren Hoffman rolled 266-229-880, Rusty
Thomsen 267-214-836, Bob Caruso 200-210-244-
836, Johnn Flypczuyk 211-222-211-825, and George
Cretella 244-206-806.
June 5 - 11, 2019
HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Herber paced the scoring in
the Monday Night Mixed League rolling games of
225-247-269 for a high series of 741.
Warren Taureck shot 244-246-201-691, John
Baginsky, Jr 203-238-222-663, and Mark Douches
240.
Rich Funk III 700
HOPELAWN, NJ - Rich Funk III led the scoring in
the JEMMS Family League rolling games of 228-290
for a high series of 700
Brian Pawelek rolled 254-237-687, Daniel Pawelek
216-203-226-645, Jason Nowak 227, and ccMiler
222.
In the Merck League Evan Kulick rolled 250, Tom
Vickery 234, and Darnell Jones 236.

USBC photo
Paige Peters and McKenna COLLIER

By Jack Sluka
LAKEWOOD, NJ – At Ocean Lanes, the annual John Naughton
Memorial tournament consist of a handicap and scratch tournament.
There is a scratch division which had 18 girls and 12 boys and handicap
divisions had 11 girls and 9 boys
The format in the handicap division is four games, straight up, plus
your handicap determines the winner. Out of 20 bowlers the top 5 will
be awarded scholarship through SMART. The order of finish including
the handicap Eleana Auerbach with a 970, followed by her brother Justin
Auerbach at 960. Third went to Sebastien Honeuer at 943, followed by
Grace Elias at 938 and fifth Brandon Salvatore at 930.
In the Scratch division with boys and girls in one group bowled on the
2018 Junior Gold Advancer 40 foot pattern. The set up called for a four
game preliminary and then the top 12 bowlers would bowl one addi-
tional game in order to get to the five person step ladder. Paige Peters
led all bowlers after four games with an 835 but the twelfth spot was a
tie between tori Boughton and Henry Hecht , freshman, of Howell High
School. Henry won the two frame roll off and moved into the top 12
advancing bowlers. After the fifth game the order of finish was Paige
Peters Toms River North sophomore at 1,004, the only average over
200, followed by McKenna Collier at 969. Kamerin Peters, junior of
Toms River North, was third at 936 followed by Robbie Wetzel at 927
and Leah Varela, entering Brick Memorial in the fall at 892. Paige Peters
received the U-17 Junior Gold spot, Kamerin Peters and Robbie Wetzel
received the U-20 Junior Gold spots and Leah Varela won the U-15
Junior Gold spot for 2020 in Indianapolis. Scholarships will be awarded
to the top bowlers as well. In the step ladder Leah Varela with a 166
defeated Robbie Wetzel who finished fifth. Kamerin Peters with a 179
defeated Leah Varela who took the fourth place finish. McKenna Collier
with a 188 defeated Kamerin Peters taking third and Paige Peters with a
243 took the Championship over McKenna Collier who finished second.
Sixth place tie was Aimee Sherman and Alec Hehir at 891, Amanda
Shelters, eight at 873, Andrew Varela Brick Memorial senior at 872,
Henry Hecht at 869, John Boughton Brick Memorial senior at 861,
Mikalah Carter Brick Vets Middle School at 797 rounded out the top 12.
June 5 - 11, 2019
HAVOC AT HOWELL LANES
HANKEL CLASSIC
Howell, NJ- Eric Nilson hammered a 758
series and Walter McKnight threw a 745 series
at the Hankel Classic. High games went to:
Brian Larson 280, Lou Colucci 269, McKnight
269, and six 268 games (Troy Barkley, Bruce
Camp, Larry Hart, Joseph Inserra, Nilson, and
Jon Severson. The other six series 725 or bet.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MIXED
Marvin Hidalgo-Mora rolled an excellent
792 series on games of 258-269-265. Kelly
Putaski threw high game 289. John Bergstrom
scored a 258. Tracey Marra 238-612, Ashley
Chiaramonte 234, and Janine Smith 231-616.
FREEHOLD INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
Robert White 279-704. Steve Costello 269-
699, Robert Duncan 267. Mark Gollinge 687.
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SPORTS REPORTER 5
AT MAPLE LANES RVC
HOWELL BUSINESSMEN Charles Marciano 297
Chuck DeFeo threw a 764 series on a 268
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Charles Marciano fired a high game of 297 in the
high game. Jack Bergstrom 258, and Janine
Smith 215. Dave Van Why tallied a nice 712
Tuesday Late Mens League
series. Tony McMillan and Craig Cittadino rolled 277, Don Railey and Thomas Osgood
THURSDAY NIGHT TRIOS 268, Joe Mazza 266, Steve Lawson 261, and James Hellen 258.
Dave Mulvihill scored a 279, Joe Musolino Joe DiRe 290
277 and Eric Kirsten 258. Eric Kirsten a few ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Joe DiRe rolled a high game of 290 in the
weeks earlier had a perfect 300 game en route Oceanside Knights of Columbus League.
to a 762 series on lanes 3-4. Greg Hess cooled Keith Massimillo rolled 269, Sal Palmeri and Nick Tumminello 267, and Ron
down a bit with a whopping 739 series. Pastore 257.
FREEHOLD CHURCH LEAGUE Frank Cimino 290
Andy Czanacki threw high game 249 with
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Frank Cimino fired a high game of 290 in the
Bob Pullen second at 236 and 609 series. Joe
Thursday Mixed League.
Bonica 627 high series of the night. Ashley
Chiaramonte 624 and third high game 235 Rick Espinosa rolled 276, Eldred Shered 279, Giselle Eras 257, and Greg Ton
tied with Stephen Bibby. 256.
Jamal Steele 280
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Jamal Steele rolled a high game of 280 in the
Custom Thumbz Doubles League
Anthony Cassonetto rolled 279, Marc Walton 268, Joe Conigliaro 266, and Alby
Pezzella 257-256.
John LaBau 279
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - John LaBau fired a high game of 279 in the Friday
Night Mixed League
Daniel McNeill rolled 268, Jackie LaBau 258, Rick Boremski 257, Doug Gondek
256, and Thomas Romanelli and Tony Depperman 255.
Mike DeFalco 277
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Mike DeFalco fired a high game of 277 in the
Wednesday AM Trios League.
Dwight Flowers rolled 257, Mike Desmond 255, and Gary Fields 247.
Jackie LaBau 276
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Jackie LaBau topped the scoring in the Thursday
El Cheapo Mixed League firing a high game of 276.
Boris Sosa rolled 254, Anthony Rodriguez 241, and Sean McGinn 233.
Allen Johnson 266
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Wednesday Night Mixed League Allen
Johnson rolled 266, Robert Benenati 259, Gregory Frank and Bobby Mazzei 258,
George Stephen, Sr 256, and Peter O'Donoghue 255.
In the Rockvilles League Kathleen Abrams and Erica Gershkowitz rolled 214,
and Stacy Salomides 210
Janice McCreay rolled 181, Sheila Weissman 174, and Erica Gershkowitz 170
Donald Jones 266
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Donald Jones rolled 266, Timothy Thom 246, and
John Genna 245 in the Sunday Adult/Child League.
In the Koffee Kats League Laurie Bettineschi rolled 234, adn Patricia Guido 215
Cherilyn DePalma and Bernice Namnorato rolled 183, and Remee Mallay 180 in
the Monday Classic League.
Kenneth Dinkins 255
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Kenneth Dinkins rolled 255, Carlton Davis 237,
and Edwin Matos, Sr 214 in the Sunday HMA Memorial League.
Mekhi Michael 241
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Mekhi Michael rolled 241, Taylor Lee 235-212,
Jams Randazza 226, and Matt Sackstein 195 in the Saturday Scholarship League.
 6 SPORTS REPORTER
LAS VEGAS – Delegates elected three board mem-
bers and voted on eight legislative proposals as the
2019 United States Bowling Congress Convention
and Annual Meeting came to a close Thursday at The
Orleans.
The ballot for the USBC Board election had four
candidates slated by the USBC Nominating
Committee – Anthony Colangelo of Meridian,
Idaho; Rich Foran of Billings, Montana; Bo Goergen
of Sanford, Michigan; and Lowell Lovgren of Kelso,
Washington – with candidate Richard Ramsey of
Byers, Texas, running from the floor.
On the first ballot, Colangelo (637 votes), Goergen
(629) and Lovgren (582) were elected, with Foran
receiving 396 votes and Ramsey receiving 263. A
candidate had to receive a majority of votes from the
972 eligible voters to be elected. The newly elected
board members begin their three-year terms on Aug.
1, 2019.
Also joining the USBC Board starting with the
2019-2020 season will be new USBC Hall of Fame
member Chris Barnes, who was elected by Team
USA athletes earlier this year. He replaces Bill
O’Neill, who did not seek another term.
Chris Floyd and Aaron Yuratovich are joining the
International Bowling Campus Youth Committee,
which also returns current members Melissa
McDaniel and Chrissie Kent.
In addition to the board elections, delegates voted
on eight proposed amendments, with three related to
league rules, one for tournament rules and four pro-
posals for bylaws.
Delegates approved a league rules amendment that
will require a league secretary to furnish a list of
individual averages to the local association manager
within 15 days of a league’s completion, and then
rejected two additional league rules proposals and a
tournaments rule proposal. Two amendments to
bylaws were approved, including allowing state del-
egates to determine if hall of fame members should
have voting rights at the state annual meeting.
The 2019 USBC Convention also celebrated a spe-
cial milestone, as it was the first convention in which
every association was fully merged, and USBC
announced a new award to recognize and celebrate
USBC Annual Meeting
an outstanding local association. Skagit Valley
USBC of Burlington, Washington, was selected for
the inaugural USBC Association Excellence Award,
which was presented to association president Lonny
Olson.
The presentation of national awards, including the
Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award to Mabel
Cummins of Elburn, Illinois, and the Chuck Hall
Star of Tomorrow Award to Trace Nuss of Tampa,
Florida, also took place Thursday.
USBC President Karl Kielich and USBC
Executive Director Chad Murphy presented their
annual reports, and delegates heard reports from the
USBC Strategic Planning Committee and from
International Bowling Campus Youth Development.
During Convention week, delegates attended
numerous seminars, including a presentation about
the Registered Volunteer Program and SafeSport,
featuring United States Olympic Committee Vice
President of Athlete Safety Wendy Guthrie and Katie
Hanna, Director of Education and Outreach for the
U.S. Center for SafeSport.
The Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL), which pro-
vides recreational and therapeutic programs and
services to America’s active duty and veteran service
men and women, made its annual presentation and
announced it had raised just over $1.1 million for the
Department of Veterans Affairs through contribu-
tions during the 2017-2018 season.
California was the top state association contributor
to BVL with $106,488 while Metro Phoenix USBC
again was the top local association contributor with
$30,177. Visit BowlForVeterans.org to learn more
about BVL.
Bowl for the Cure®, the year-round fundraising
initiative sponsored by USBC in partnership with
Susan G. Komen®, had its annual Meet for the Cure
celebration and special luncheon for breast cancer
survivors.
In 2020, the USBC Convention returns to The
Orleans with the event scheduled to run from April
27-30.
Visit BOWL.com/Convention to learn more about
the USBC Convention and Annual Meeting.
June 5 - 11, 2019
RESULTS OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION
League Rules (majority needed)
Amendment No. LR 1 – Accepted (836 accept, 20 reject)
Rule 102e, Duties of the Secretary, Item 9
Furnish a list of individual averages to local association manager
within 15 days of league’s completion.
Amendment No. LR 2 – Rejected (148 accept, 697 reject)
Rule 108b, Without Cause
If a player leaves a game without cause, player will receive a zero
for frames missed and remaining games.
Amendment No. LR 3 – Rejected (112 accept, 729 reject)
Rule 122, Meetings
Requires every team captain to vote on rule changes, with approval
of a majority.
Tournament Rules (majority needed)
Amendment No. TR 1 – Rejected (114 accept, 731 reject)
Rule 319a, Conditions that Apply
Allows bowlers with averages for both hands to choose which hand
to use with the corresponding average.
Bylaws (two-third votes needed)
Amendment No. B 1 – Rejected (125 accept, 726 reject)
USBC National Bylaws
Article VI, Meetings
Section A., Annual Meeting
Allows for proxy and absentee ballots at the USBC Annual
Meeting.
Amendment No. B 2 – Accepted (652 accept, 194 reject)
USBC National Bylaws
Article VIII, Amendments
Puts limits on the submission of an amendment from previous year.
Amendment No. B 3 – Accepted (767 accept, 84 reject)
USBC State Bylaws
Article VII, Meetings
Section A., Annual Meeting, Item 3
Allows state delegates to determine if Hall of Fame members
should have voting rights at the state annual meeting.
Amendment No. B 4 – Rejected (336 accept, 510 reject)
USBC Local Bylaws
Article IV, Membership and Dues
Allows membership bought in a summer league to extend
through July 31 of the following year.

BVL Exhibit Runs Through Labor Day at Hall/Museum

The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame’s latest museum exhibit spotlights
the Bowlers to Veterans Link. It opened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
“This is a unique opportunity to display the accomplishments of this wonderful organi-
zation,” said Mike Aulby, President of the IBM/HF Board.
BVL was founded in 1942. Bowling’s oldest and most successful charity provides thera-
peutic and recreational programs and services for America’s veterans, as well as active-duty
troops. It is supported by bowling associations, bowling centers, and individuals nation-
wide who remain dedicated to its mission to provide active-duty troops and veterans with
an outlet for the joy, freedom and friendship that recreation and sport can bring. BVL is
America’s only national sports organization specifically devoted to those who have served
our country.
The exhibition features items from the museum’s collection, and will remain on display
through Labor Day weekend.
The timing of this exhibition is especially prescient as the museum enters its sixth year
of membership in the Blue Star Museum Program. The program, sponsored by the National
Endowment for the Arts, allows active-duty military members and their families access to
a network of participating museums nationwide free of charge.
The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame extends this privilege to veterans
and their families as well. The program also will run through Labor Day weekend.
For more information about the Blue Star program, visit bluestarfam.org.
Visit bowlingmuseum.com for more information on the International Bowling Museum
and Hall of Fame.
June 5 - 11, 2019
AT JIB LANES
Shawn Wyatt 753
FLUSHING, NY- Shawn Wyatt led the scoring in the
Ball and Chain League firing games of 248-226-279
for a high series of 753.
Tim Linden rolled. 235-217-278-730, James
Cianelli, Jr 257-227-235-719, Steve Salmon 233-
235-225-693, Brian Walters 235-247-208-690, and
Bubba Fox 289-674.
SPORTS REPORTER 7
Tony Singh 664
FLUSHING, NY - Tony Singh rolled 227-257-664,
SAS Hill 203-221-226-650, and Bob Osterman 210-
248-643 in the Midweek Mixers League.
Leo Yang 268
FLUSHING, NY- Leo Yang rolled 268, Mike Orman
224 and Mike Palmissano 223 in the Saturday Juniors
League.
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Scott Folman 279-751
FARMINGDALE, NY - Scott
Folman led the scoring in the
Wednesday Early Mens Handicap
League rolling games of 279-245-
227 for a high series of 751
Shaun Larkin rolled 264, Elie
Myers, John Bergen and Dan
Levin 258, Craig Koppell 257, and
Steve Brandt 256.
In the Thursday Goodtimers
League Dale Alberino rolled
232,Maria Tamburrino 225, and
Anello Strocchia and Bernadette
Doherty 224.
Kyle Strong rolled 211, and Tom
Biryla 201 in the Saturday Family
and Friends League.
AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Juarez, Ziesig 280
FARMINGDALE, NY - Justin
Juarez and Brian Ziesig each
rolled a hiigh game of 280, in the
Epic/Maple Foursome League.
Gary Haines and Steve Schneider
rolled 279, Amefika Greaves 275,
Steve Buckman 270, and Rob
Dertiinger and Chris Paroly 269.
Tyler Manez 279
FARMINGDALE, NY - Tyler
Manez fired a high game of 279 in
the Wednesday Party League.
Doug Quaranto 250, Eric Vazquez
248, and Robert Laurice 244.
In the Friday Sunshine Kids
League Leo Ricter rolled 200, Bob
Junge 179, and Joe Livolsi 173-170.
Tom Gomez 279
FARMINGDALE, NY- Tom
Gomez fired 279, Irwin Tarlow
228-199, and Joe Cicio 197 in the
Thursday Green Men League.
In the Thursday AM Ladies
League Donna Gunther rolled
213, and Dotti Winkler 180.
Dominic DaSilva 278
FARMINGDALE, NY- Dominic
DaSilva rolled a high game of 278
in the Friday Late Mixed League
Mike Agosta shot 267-258, Tony
Caridi 263, Nick Ng 258, and Toni
Kaufman 255.
Paulette Miller rolled 158 and
Wanda Williams 154 in the
Monday Seniors League.
Kevin Clark 276
FARMINGDALE, NY - Kevin
Clark fired a high game of 276 in
the Tuesday Nite Owls League.
George Mazzocchi rolled 267,
and Paul Constantinopolii 258.
In the Tuesday Ladies League
Donna Ton rolled 199, Janet Stone
174, and Marcia Simon 172.
Matthew Gierl 259
FARMNGDALE, NY - Matthew
Gierl rolled 259, Brendan Rini
258,and Tom Riccobono 254 in
the Monday Night Fourplay
League.
Lisa Pansy rolled 238, Ronnie
Simon 237, and Keith Squires 226
in the Sunday Vacation League.
June 5 - 11, 2019
Willy Zhers 247
FARMINGDALE, NY - Willy
Zhers rolled 247,Chris Shin 190,
and Stanley Kim 188 in the Friday
Teens League.
Nicholas Fina rolled 226,
Stephan Diaczun, Jr 185, in the
Sunday Adult/JuniorLeague.
Michael Katz 246
FARMINGDALE, NY - In the
Saturday Island Trees League
Michael Katz rolled 246, Joe
Catalano, Sr 237, and Howie
Delman 233.
In the Sunday Adult/Junior
League Louis Gravino rolled 179,
Daniel Kessler 173, and Joe Fina
165.