Bowling Highlights Column 2-23-07

Democrat Bowling Challenge Tournament

The 4th Annual Sullivan County Democrat Men's (Scratch) Bowling Challenge tournament will be held this year on March 17-18 at the completely new and remodeled Kiamesha Lanes.
Limited to a field of 40 two-man teams tournament entries will quality for divisions on Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m.
Each 2-man team will bowl games with no handicaps.
After qualifying, each team will be seeded 1 through 40 and put into 5 divisions of 8.
On Sundayv, March 18 at 11 a.m. the elimination matches begin.
Each team will be guaranteed 6 games, three qualifying games and a quarterfinal match.
Winners advance and losers go home.
The top two teams in each division will receive prize money and the prize money breakdown (40 teams) included $500 first place in the Championship division and $250 second place. Second division first place $350, second place $175. Third division $260 first place and $130 second place. Fourth division $200 first place and $100 second place. Fifth division $150 first place and $75 second place.
Entry fee for this ever-growing popular tournament is $80 per team ($40 per man) and the entry deadline is March 13 or the first 40 teams.
Put your team names on a sheet of paper and make check payable to The Democrat and mail to the Sullivan County Democrat, PO Box 308, Callicoon, NY 12723-0308.
Eligibility rules for the tournament is that each team member must be at least 16-years of age and USBC rules will not apply in this event.
Tournament sponsors include Kohler Lumber, Charlie Barbuti Furniture, Kristt Company, Kiamesha Lanes, Callicoon Lanes, Bank of America, Roche's Garage and the Sullivan County Democrat.
Tournament chairmen are Matt Kleiner at 845-887-5571 and Brian Starr at 845-932-8643.

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Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week I would like to let you know more4 about the RG (which stands for radius of gyration and core torque) in bowling balls.
First to help you understand the RG, a modern weight block in a professional bowling ball is composed of several parts of different densities. Each of these densities has two chaeracteristics.It is a certain volume and it occupies a certain location. When fused together, all of the different densities (all the weight of the ball) act as if they are a single unit of a single density that is rotating at a single distance from the center of the ball. This is all the RG is. It is a measurement; that tells you how far from the center of the ball the weight acts like it is rotating. As far as core torque, it is a phase we use in the industry to measure the "flip" in the ball. The higher the number, the harder the ball will turn the corner. As with anything else, it is a guide for estimating potential. How flippy a ball really will be is determined by the shape of the core, the bowlers style, the surface of the ball and the lane condition it is thrown on. A tall skinny core will generally flip harder than a short fat core. Even with all of this, it is important that there is no substitute for a good shot.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro-Shop operator and teacher. He is a Silver Level coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises, Inc.). Mike is also a member of the Brunswick Pro-Shop staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net

Ed's Outlook

The annual Monticello Elk's Lodge Scotch Doubles No-Tap bowling tournament is one of those "Fun" tournaments where bowlers relax and have a lot of good times with their fellow competitors.
Such was the case on February 17 when guys and gals took to the lanes at Kiamesha Lanes to compete in the Scotch Doubles No-Tap event. The No-Tap portion of the tournament gives bowlers a strike on a nine-pin hit and scotch doubles is where the male or female leads off and if they don't get a strike the partner has to pick up the spare and the game continues to go on like that.
The February 17 tournament produced a two-time champion, Tom Skiff Jr. and Joan Redington of White Sulphur Springs. They also won this event two years ago.
In their first game of the tournament the champions combined for a 239 while on the lane next to them Mickey and Joan Lake combined for a 300 game.
In the second game Tom and Joan had just one open in the third frame (a 4-10 split which Tom failed to convert) and they finished with a 266.
In the third game Tom and Joan started with 2 in a row and they had strike counts from that point on for the second 300 game of this tournament.
Their final winning tally was 239, 266, 300, 805. The balls of their choice this day was a Morich Ravage II for Joan and a V2 Clean for Tom.
All tournament participants then went to the Monticello Elks Lodge for Roast Beef sandwiches and all the trimmings.
Well done by tournament directors George Kelley and Roberta Yakin.
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PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION (PBA)

Though the debate over who is the best left-handed bowler on the Denny's Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour will never end, Pathrick Allen can lay state to that claim for at least one week.
In a final round featuring the top three lefties currently on Tour, Allen captured his ninth career title and second this season with a 218-169 win over Parker Bohn III last Sunday to win the 2007 Go RVing Classic at Thunderbowl at Council Bluffs, Iowa. The win was worth $25,000 for the former Tarrytown, NY bowler who now makes his home at Wesley Chapel, Fla.

Local Scores

Liberty Lanes
Liberty, NY

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies league included a 224, 558 by Florence Good, JoAnne Wright 223, 183, 543 and Wendy Swan 182.
In the Wednesday Men's league Ralph Coney scored a 277, 659, John Lopez 638, Don Kuhlman 635, Keith Smith 249, 627, Tom Skiff III a 606 and Jim Fiore 604.
In the Thursday 5:45 Ladies league Shirley Townsend scored a 237, 505 and Janet Bertholf 180.
In the Thursday Men's Doubles league Kyle Stevens scored a 254, 705, Tom Skiff III a 254, 648, Jim Fiore Sr. 636, Ralph Coney 612 and Paul Tuttle 255.
In the Friday Mixed league Ralph Coney scored a 254, 698, Kyle Stevens 290, 686, Tom Skiff III a 656, Keith Smith 243, 626 and Elisa Bound 187.
In the Saturday Morning Liberty Elks Youth leagues, in the Bantam division Zac Maniatis scored a 163, Patterson Attman 135, Tommy Barkley 132 and Brendan Seigel 126. In the Teenage division Thomas Fix scored a 201, 204, 556, Andy Cook 198, 522, Bruce Huggins 180, 513 and Chris McGuire 187.
In the Saturday Mixed league Kyle Stevens scored a 257, 668, Rob Tuttle 254, 661, Phil Russell 655, Keith Smith 616, Rich Vail 612, Tabatha Bound 180, 517, Sharon Russell 188, 501, Cathy Edwards 201 and Leslie Edwards 195.
In the Sunday Afternoon Scholarship league Robbie Bivins scored a 641, Chris Stevens 258, 676, Kyle Stevens 250, 686 and Deming Roosa 201.
In the Sunday Mixed league Herbie Sklar scored a 656, Kyle Stevens 654, Chris Stevens 622, Stew Stevens 603, Tom Stephenson 600, Elisa Bound 191, 521, Suzi Jones 198 and Billie Jo Bound 184.

Kiamesha Lanes
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league included a 240, 247, 659 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 246, 629, John Hoffmann 690, Jaryl Scott 255, 634, Bill Helms 662, Art Stevens 603, Walt Edwards 246, 676, Tom Belgiovene 613, Paul Minton 258, 680, Steve Belgiovene 603, Pedro Agapito 635, Al Caycho 268, 608, Jack Moylan 268, 683, James Ratner 670, John Fischer 642, Donnie Durland 245, 259, 738, Paul Durland 625, Ralph Cannon 635, Eddie Lake 683 and Ricky Lake 708.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firemen's league John Hoffmann scored a 258, 255, 736, Donald Durland 259, 689, Larry Berens 257, 669, Jack Rustic 248, 663, Jo Jo Van Keuren 243, 660, Frank Emmens 652, Tom Drobysh 650, Kris Gwiozdowski 640, Peter Scannell 621, Dale Sonnenschein 612, Dorian Jennings 267, 180, 223, 670, Donna DuBois 194, 213, 201, 608, Roberta Yakin 188, 211, 192, 591, Mary Lee Williams 193, 186, 539, Barbara Yeomans 182, 185, 520, Joan Lake 191, 519 and Debbie Wright 182.
In the Wednesday Men's league Mike Weiner scored a 269, 706, George Battle 245, 614, Frank Muller Jr. 612, Rick Lake 257, 258, 706, Larry Berens 600, Dean Shattuck 675, Ed Guthrie 606, Cecil Walters 623, Jay Shore 604, Jody Farquhar 626, Josh Strang 269, 639, Shane Conner 677, Edwin Rodriguez 621, Ralph Gandulla 615, Dwayne Cabrera 247, 267, 739, Ed Townsend 241, 621, Tom Skiff Jr. 627John Hoffmann 256, 672, Bob Cady 658, Vinnie Collura 259, 677, Tom Belgiovene 677, Paul Minton 257, 667, Donald Durland 631, Walt Edwards 643, Jaryl Scott 268, 705, Mark Wegener 247, 244, 704 and Ed Lake 266, 655.
In the Thursday Ladies league Mardette Wilcox scored a 234, 588, Deanna Mendels 220, 509, Anna Sawyer 211, 564, Lisa Cartwright 200, 568, Gerri Stensland 194, Mari Jane Conklin 192, Pat Shuart 186, Carmen Monge 184, Sonya Robinson 184, Joan Lake 180, 506, Sue Westerman 180, 527, Carmille Carpinone 180 and Pat Gibson 506.
In the Friday Mixed league Tammy Pineiro scored a 183, 197, 524, Bob Sze 601, Laresko Niifa 645, Jennie Worden 190, 531, Jamy Flynn 191, Rick Hendricks 253, 663, Don Kuhlman 619, David Graham 278, 699, Joan Redington 235, 200, 181, 616, Bob Linzer 252, 612, Tom Skiff Jr. 620, Linda Schaefer 513, Eddie Lake 258, 668, Vera Bernhardt 184, 523, Paul Berens 246, 672, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 205, 221, 585, Ryan Lepke 602, Mark Fedun 606 and Mary Lee Williams 202, 509.
In the Saturday Mixed league Mitch Peck scored a 267, 696, Michelle Morris 201, George Van Aken 633Terry Delaney 213, 524, Mardette Wilcox 216, 515 and Jim Van Aken 245, 621.

Ellenville Lanes
Ellenville, NY

Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Mixed league include a 603 by Harry Worden and Debbie Smith 180.
In the Thursday Men's 880 league Rudy Belanchia scored a 674, Jo Jo Van Keuren 627, Macho Acevedo 605, Jon Wilheim 266, 642, Bret Budd 611, Bob Hamilson 242, 616, Harrison Cherry 626, Kelly Collins 656, Caleto Torres 617, Babba Stewart 609, Shane Conner 615, Rich Bradford 600, Merrill Conner 243, 267, 743 and Chris Benson 600.

Middletown Lanes
Middletown, NY

Recent highlight scores from Middletown lanes include a 749 by John Angus, JR Drew 727, EJ Hoag 761, Gary Eddy 767, Jeff Masci 744, Bob Quinn Jr. 777, Gary Sisco 742, Bob Haas 712, Mike Bianchi 725, Mike Hanbury 702, Dave Crawford 712, Warren Stitzel 729, Tony Ezzo 708 and Jeff Jackson scored his third 300 perfect game of the season.
In the 1st Annual Mixed Doubles/Mixed Format Tournament some 60 bowlers participated and a great time was had by all. The first place prize of $350 was won by Mickey Luongo and Bonnie Seneca. Interestingly enough, Mi;ckey's original partner broke her wrist the day before the event and Bonnie stepped in the last minute. They scored a 1460 to win the event. Other teams to cash included seond place Cara Loiodice/Tony Fello, third place Linda Luongo/Steve Gelinas, fourth place Bari Walsh/Brett Rosenblum, fifth place Ria and Don Persons and sixth place Nancy and Brian Conklin.
In the Saturday Phantom league Dee Moorhead scored a 191, Margaret Guidone 188, Terry Cudney 183 and Jan Johnson 189.

Hoe Bowl Lanes
Walden, NY

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Walden Women's league include a 218, 543 by Deborah Boniface, Kelly Shattuck 189 and Nancy Kron 191, 188, 527.