Even The Pros Believe In Youth Bowling

Youth bowling and getting youngsters to learn the game at an early age is important to the future growth of this great sport. and even the professional bowlers adhere to this concept.
While at the Etonic Championship PBA Tour stop at Cheektowaga near Buffalo several weeks ago we again met up with old friends, Parker Bohn III and wife Leslie and during a break between Rounds 16 and 8 Leslie took the children down to one end of the AMF Thruway Lanes.
The interest these youth have in the game was amazing.
One might think that with traveling with mom and dad and being in and out of many different bowling establishments on a weekly basis that bowling might not be of interest to the Bohn children.
Dad Parker Bohn III has been a member of the PBA since 1984 and his following the 2006-07 tour he is presently ranked number 7 in the world point rankings.
Parker certainly knows the game with 76 career PBA 300 games.
In 2006-07 he had another solid season despite not winning a title for the second straight year....finishing seventh, the highest of a non title winner.
The Bohn children certainly have a lot to be proud of as Parker owns 30 career Denny's PBA Tour titles, has made 284 match play appearances, owns 16 PBA Regional tour titles and has earned $2,607,916 in career PBA winnings, which ranks third all-time.
Parker was named Player of the Year in 1999, 2001 and 2002 and was voted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2000.
In the ladder part of the afternoon Parker and Leslie can be heard saying to their children, "it's nap time," and its off to their motor home usually parked in the rear of the bowling establishment.
But after their nap the Bohn children want to go bowling and they certainly show their enthusiasm for the game.


Hoffmann Scores Big 815 Series Nov. 19

"Little Lefty" John Hoffmann of Monticello scored a 815 series on November 19 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
His series consisted of games of 252, 276 and 287.
John bowls on the Coldwell Bankers team with teammates Walt Edwards, Paul Minton and Tom Belgiovene.


The Bowling Tip By Mike Luongo

We continue this week with our tips on Bowling Ball Maintenance for all types of bowling balls and this week we address the topic of extracting oil from your bowling ball.
As far as extracting oil, the key is to not also extract the reactive chemicals. This is why each bowling ball manufacturer recommends a different method and this should be followed.
Any Brunswick made ball, (Morich, Lane # 1) can be heated up to 130 degrees but a "revivor oven" should be used for this purpose.
Balls made by Ebonite should not be heated, they should be taken to a pro shop that carries a product called "Hook Again" for a procedure that takes 24 hours. B alls made by Columbia (Track, AMF, Early Morich) also should not be heated because they require a product called CPR.
This product is for sale in Pro Shops and is sold for consumer use. It's recommended use is for one hour. Storm made balls (Roto Grip, Circle) also should not be heated. These covers are easily maintained by using Storm Reacta Clean of Black Rejuvenator Cleaner made by Ultimate Bowling Products. This product can also be used by any bowler using a locker in a bowling center to clean the ball after each use to prevent oil build up. This product should be available in your local pro shop.
Remember, your ball will treat you as well as you treat it and it will continue to perform for many games if properly maintained. Any questions, please feel free to email me at the below address.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also 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 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net


Ed Outlook

Did you ever realize that bowling is healthy.
Here are some interesting facts about bowling.
The average adult bowler burns 240 calories per hour.
Three games of bowling equals walking one mile.
Bowlers use 134 muscles during the basic 4-step approach.
An average bowler swings 864 pounds full circle in a 3 game series.
Bowling is a weight bearing sport which helps build strong healthy bones.
Bowling requires mental focus and helps to develop that discipline.
Bowling provides an exercise option for those with physical limitations.
We thank John Berglund, Executive Director of the Bowling Proprietors Association of America for those very interesting facts,
Just a reminder to our readers that if you do not see coverage of the PBA or other bowling organizations and leagues in our newspaper column you will find it all on our Web BLOG.
This column is written by Bowling Highlights Columnist and Consultant to the professional sport of bowling Ed Townsend. Ed is also president of the Northeast Bowling Writers Association. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please call Ed at 845-439-8177 or send an email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Please visit our Web BLOG at http://bght.blogspot,com

Local Scores

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Women's Early Birds league include a 220 and 563 by Sally Ballard, Anne Couse 198, 546, Jennifer Raymond 190, 196, 542, Linda Ferris 187, 189, 533, Kathleen Maltese 205, 525 and Tammy Kane 189, 508.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Rod Pudney scored a 214, 278, 279, 771, Donald Marino 243, 211, 265, 719, Frank Couse 236, 200, 280, 716, Lee Stanton 268, 266, 715, Hank Whitmore 244, 222, 650, Bill Gleim 195, 248, 206, 649, Robert Johnson 278, 201, 648, Richard Layton 246, 634, Dan Wormuth 219, 210, 201, 630, Art Gately 238, 199, 624, Jonathon Wayne 201, 222, 615Pat Kille 205, 203, 203, 611, Brian Robinson 204, 215, 610, Cecil Spencer 240, 602, Brandon MacDonald 222, 197, 601, Richard Price 232, Mitch Persbacker 230, Glenn Bowker 225 and Jerry Kulakosky 246.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Shane Merwin scored a 226, 235, 264, 725, Robert Johnson 290, 212,696, Paul Fritz 200, 237, 256, 693, Andrew Bullis 202, 238, 233, 673, Harry Triebe Sr. 216, 277, 673, Jeff Curtis 228, 224, 640, Lee Stanton 205, 238, 635, Ray Cornwell 212, 234, 629, Al Bullis Jr. 249, 216, 611Paul Ignatovich 215, 213, 611, Cody Conway 255, 607, Gino Jones 215, 601 and Harold Morgan 246.
In the Friday Couples league Howard Couse scored a 197, 235, 249, 681, Brian Tiffany 220, 265, 671, Robert Ellis 222, 231, 212, 665, Matthew Johnson 247, 216, 652, Andy Bullis 205, 235, 200, 640, Bill Gleim 235, 613, Jason Mead 222, 225, 607, Dan Wormuth 222, Gary Resti 226, Michelle Wormuth 190, 506, Catherine Reati 109 and Sandy Winans 194. .

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 199 for Opal Hocker, Judy :Mohn 184, Leslie Knickerbocker 191, Robin Luckey 194, Pat Peters 180, Rebecca Rhodes 196, 506, Debbie Schick 183, Julie Burlingame 210 and Debra Loughrey 181.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Gary Brockner scored a 202, Mark Schriber 211, Jon Duffy 201, Mark Herbert 225, 202, Ken Darling 195, Charles Reichenbeck 199, Jon Wayne 191, 217, Karl Adams 205, Mark Hawley 199, Mike Cole 214, 196, Brian Starr 212, 230, Joseph Gager 242, Tom Schultz 224, 194, 606, Mark Garro 195, Gary Erlwein 194, Steve Lagoda 202 and Justin Lopez 204.,
In the Wednesday Business Mixed league Mike Beseth scored a 257, 204, Bruce Rutledge 195, Scott Austin 220, Phil Jacobi 221, Shirley Townsend 183, John Fink 215, Ed Townsend 199, Tom Skiff Jr. 219, John Hoffmann 210, 198, Alan Hendrickson 200 and Roger Widmann 237, 603.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 227 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 204, Mike Mulligan 202, Dan Ricco 225, 214, 220, 659, Mike Weiner 205, 234, 627, JohnHoffmann 225, 223, 633, Walt Edwards 234, 223, 218, 675, Tom Belgiovene 211, 210, 611, Paul Minton 205, 253, 241, 699, Keith Shaddock 232, 577, Mike Cardo 246, 233, 618, Jim Frost 235, Francisco Martinez 202, Mike Mason 213, John Fischer 205, 203, 601, Art Stevens 225, Chris Marler 235, 210, 208, 653, Paul Durland 197, 200, 215, 612, Donald Durland 216, 279, 221, 716, Mark Wegener 256, 269, 225, 750, Bobby Cooper 195, 212, 601, Al Caycho 213, 200, 212, 625, Jack Moylan 195, 235, 602, Rob Sze 199, 223, James Ratner 226, 202, 619, Kort Wheeler 249, 604, Frank Scuderi 204, Jaryl Scott 206, 239, 223, 668, Walter Coskey 207, Eddie Lake 299, 279, 236, 814 and Rickey Lake 224, 221, 611.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Donald Durland scored a 277, 235, 700, Matt Cooper 195, 233, 269, 697, John Hoffmann 215, 248, 203, 666, George Kelley 204, 247, 610, Russ Keesler 216, 196, 195, 607, Roy Karpp 212, 215, Bob Yakin Sr. 222, 210, Ed Guthrie 204, Cecil Walters 215, 204, Larry Berens 200, 208, 587, Kris Gwiozdowskui 235, Rob Keesler 221, Kevin Stackhouse 199, John Cascone 200, Debbie Durland 195, 214, 277, 686, Barbara Yeomans 199, 221, 588, Leanne Mangabang 212, 538, Mary Lee Williams 183, 190, 531, Carol MacAdam 210, 530, Dorian Jennings 183, 192, 530, Andrea Grossman 203, 523, Cara Brighton 198, 510, Joan Lake 507, Roberta Yakin 192, 501 and Lisa Cartwright 194.
In the Wednesday Men's league Rich Hendricks scored a 210, 245, 629, Pedro Agapito 195, Dan Ricco 213, Al Caycho 214, Mike Weiner 233, 269, 222, 724, Dale Sonnenschein 200, Art Eggleton 196, Tom Belgiovene 208, 244, 203, 655, Vinnie Collura 226, Paul Minton 242, Walt Edwards 277, 621, Donald Durland 236, 214, 642, Mark Wegener 245, 235, 199, 679, Eddie Lake 263, 209, 259, 731, Roy Sweeney 221, 214, Josh Strang 203, Glenn Fraser 212, Frank Gerow Jr. 256, 619, Bill Danchak 195, 198, Frank DiCostanzo 201, George Battle 198, 211, 248, 657, Larry Berens 195, Dean Shattuck 213, Ed Guthrie 220, Al Frangipane 215, 225, 632, John Cascone 210, Angel Rodriguez 200, 233, 218, 651, Derwin Rivera 202 and David Graham 195, 223.
In the Thursday Ladies league Mardette Wilcox scored a 193, 185, 213, 591, Lisa Cartwright 186, 190, 525, Pat Gibson 198, 511, Cheryl Neist 181, Barbara Neist 199, 217, 588, Camille Carpinone 187, Laurie Santulli 185Debbie Castillo 505, Jamie Decker 187 and Joan Lake 201, 514.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division Abigail Rustic scored a 65. In the Bantams division Nathaniel Goldsmith scored 90 and Parth Patel 80. In the Preps division Sarah Bogursky scored 102, Chase Israel 101, Tyler Bruderman 90, 91, Rup Patel 124, 161, Jared Friedman 122, 124, 140, Trevor Scott 98, 118, Michael Hope 105, Meaghan McCormack 126, 126 and Sarah Durland 132. In the Jr./Majors division Cori Natale scored 164, James Durland 265, Francis Henderson 143, Kishan Patel 145, Michael Scuderi 132, Kristy Zeininger 131, Megan Gerow 172, 168, Daniel Van Aken 193, 246, 193 for a 632 series, Scott Bock 215, 244, Briana DeGraw 165, 142, Nick Price 165, Shavani Patel 162, Kerri Fraser 143 and Shane Driever 142.