Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week I would like to let you know more 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 comprises of several parts of different densities, Each of these densities has two characteristics. 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 it 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 the core torque, it is a phase we use in the industry to measure the "flip" of 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 determine 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 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's Outlook

The annual Monticello Elks Lodge Scotch Doubles No-Tap Tournament is one of those :"Fun" tournaments where bowlers relax and have a lot of good times with their fellow competitors.
This coming March the Monticello Elks Lodge # 1544 presents the 9th Annual event on March 1, 2008 at 2 p.m.
Chairman of the event this coming year is Dean Shattuck who has announced the return of the popular format of a Chicken Bar-B-Q with all the fixings, draft beer , wine and soda following the bowling at the lodge building.
Bowling will take place at Kiamesha Lanes and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.
Bowling and the Bar-B-Q will cost $40 per team with a team consisting of one male and one female.
Many door prizes will also be available.
Reservation deadline is February 23, 2008 and the tournament is limited to 64 teams.
For reservations call Dean Shattuck at 845-794-1172. Checks should be made payable to Monticello Elks Lodge # 1544.
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 e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Please visit our Web BLOG at http://bght.blogspot.com/

Local Scores

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's lleague includes a 219 by Danny Ricco, John Hoffmann 213,, 223, Mike Cardo 206, John Fischer 232,, Chris Marler 232, Paul Durland 217, Donald Durland 226, Al Caycho 216, 231, Rob Sze 212, Kort Wheeler 233, 202, Jaryl Scott 212, 204, Mickey Lake 212 and Ricky Lake 203, 217.,
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Donald Durland scored a 239, 236, John Hoffmann 221, 216, Dale Sonnenschein 232, Matt Cooper 245, Robert Yakin Jr. 201, Shane Cunningham 211, Rob Keesler 213, Kevin Stackhouse 204, John Cascone 202, Charles Stackhouse 225, Tom Hickman 203, Debbie Durland 202, 209 and Roberta Yakin 183.
In the Wednesday Men's league Al Caycho scored a 222, Mike Weiner 220, , 217, Paul Durland 216, 226, Eddie Lake 246, Josh Strang 209, 200, Christopher Magie 202, Dean Shattuck 255, 201, Ed Guthrie 212, Al Frangipane 213, John Cascone 204 and Shane Conner 236..

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league includes a 180 by Lil Zieres, Pat Peters 188, 504, Rebecca Rhodes 206, Judy Mohn 180 and Joann Brockner 192.
In the TuesdayDelaware Valley Men's league Brian Starr scored a 195, Joseph Gager 216, Gary Erlwein 212, Steve Lagoda 195, Russell Yerkes 198, Jon Wayne 213, Karl Adams 195, Mike Hubbard 206, Brian Kitson 209, Mark Herbert 210, Scott Herbert 235, 613, Justin Lopez 224, Alan Hendrickson 202, Roger Miller 197, 207, Ed Hanselmier 196, Tom Schultz 196, Ed LeRoy 201, 220, 197, 618, Mark Garro 203, Jackie Brockner 253, 603 and Mark Schriber 204, 221, 602.
In the Wednesday Mixed Business league Bob Cady scored a 200, 201, 202, 603, John Fink 207, Tom S kiff Jr. 203, John Hoffmann 200, 212, Damien Vanleuven 216, Alan Hendrickson 214, Phil Jacobi 198, Shirley Townsend 182, Dave Maus 196, Roger Widmann 203, Mark Rutledge 227, Mike Beseth 195, Kory Kessler 203 and Bruce Rutledge 219.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlights scores in the Wednesday Independent league includes a 213, 259, 228, 700 for Hank Whitmore, Donnie Marino 214, 211, 256, 681, Frank Couse 244, 214, 215, 673, Jack Hazen 268, 214, 665, Pat Kille 246, 213, 202, 661, Arthur Gately 232, 246, 659, Thomas Anderson 203, 257, 649, Robert Johnson 235, 235, 647, Rod Pudney 229, 221, 640, James Dibble 222, 210, 204, 636, Andrew Bullis 204, 217, 206, 627, Jeff Curtis 225, 207, 623, Marc Fino 247, 227, 622, David Thomason 223, 198, 197, 618, Daniel Wormuth 215, 203, 198, 616, Tony Wright 221, 197, 609 and Allen Bullis Sr. 246.
In the Thursday Deposit National league Rod Pudney scored a 299, 247, 734, Robert Johnson 254, 233, 239, 726, Andrew Bullis 203, 269, 203, 675, Bill Gleim 234, 234, 653, Howard Couse Sr. 225, 243, 639, Paul Fritz 234, 216, 635, Gino Jones 234, 216, 633, Ray Cornwell 214, 235, 622, Jeff Curtis 225, 203, 613, Paul Ignatovich 237, 611 and Lee Stanton 226.
In the Friday Couples league Gino Jones scored a 238, 215, 228, 681, Daniel Wormuth 214, 244, 204, 662, James Dibble 258, 197, 645, Carl Davis 242, 205, 640, Jason Mead 232, 212, 627, William Gleim 198, 219, Craig Conklin 268, Howard Couse Sr. 227, Sandy Winans 190, 236, 562 and Hope Jones 181.