Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you understand correct shoulder alignment when throwing your strike ball and making spares.
When throwing a bowling ball, the shoulders should not necessarily be straight (perpendicular in relation to the lane.
Instead, they should be aligned straight to the target mark you are trying to hit. This is called pro setting the angle of the shoulders.
There are three rules regarding shoulder alignment.:
1. When playing straight down the boards, you shoulders should be straight in relation to the lane.
2. When making shots to the right of the head pin, open your shoulders in relation to the lane.
3. When making shots to the left of the head pin, close your shoulders in relation to the lane.
Doing this is easy if you imagine that there is a three foot arrow poised on the right shoulder (or left shoulder if you are left handed). Simply point the arrow at the target and the angle will automatically be correct.
Note: Your arm swing should never change, instead, adjust the angle of the shoulders so that your arm swing is in line with the target.
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 by sending an e-mail to mikespro@warwick.net

Ed's Outlook

Only in a truthful attempt to qualify what we see as fictional untruths in a letter to the editor we have said this before and will say it again publicly, we have no ill-feelings against Liberty Lanes and we continually tell people that is it indeed the cleanest bowling center in the area and that they provide a good shot for honest scores.
In reference to the writers remark about the Fox Bowling Center he might be amazed at the number of bowlers from Callicoon all the way up Route 97 to Hancock that bowl in Hancock (and still live in Sullivan County) and also the number of bowlers in the northern section of Sullivan County that find it more convenient to bowl in Hancock....so these bowlers deserve the recognition that other bowling establishments refuse to give.
Also we don't speculate. or report on rumors.......we have professionally been writing a bowling column for 48-years and our reputation and professionalism is one in which we report what people tell us.......we don't ask for proof of construction and a legal document as to when their reported project will be available..
Suggestion is if you have a good score write, phone or e-mail the information to me and we will guarantee it will be reported.
This column is written by columnist Ed Townsend who is also a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. Ed is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC where he serves as Publicity Director. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please call Ed at 439-8177 or send an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com where you can find additional bowling information.

Local Scores

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 182 by Robin Luckey and Pat Peters 188, 546.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Roger Miller scored a 202, 196, Tom Schultz 203, Ed LeRoy 216, Ryan O Dell 201, Steve Lagoda 196, and Tom Russell 197.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Phil Jacobi scored a 216, Warren Gorton 195, Tom Kehrley 202, Bill Berger 218, Tom Russell 234, Damien Vanleuven 218, Mark Rutledge 197, Kory Keesler 207, 214, Bruce Rutledge 206, 208, Bob Cady 236, 221, Tom Skiff Jr. 200, 238, 216, 664, John Hoffmann 216, Rober Widmann 202 and Shirley Townsend 185.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highights scored in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league included a 254 by George Kelley, Neil Bell Jr. 254, Kevin Stackhouse 246, Donalld Durland 664, Cecil Walters 646, Ed Guthrie 635, Debbie Durland 235, 640, Dorian Jnnings 223, 567, Andrea Grossman 223 and Roberta Yakin 542.
In the Monday Men's league "Little Lefty" John Hoffmann missed another 300 game when an 8 pin didn't go down in the ninth frame of his last game of the night and he had to settle for a 279. John just lastThursday had a new Roto Grip Quest bowling ball drilled lby Mike Luongo and a new spare ball for those pesky 7 pins. His first night of league bowling with the new ball produced a 235, 191 and the 279 for a 705 series. Real nice scoring also by Ricky Lake who also missed a 300 g ame with a 279 in his last game and a 266 and 208 for a 753 series.
Johnstons Toyota and Kiamesha Lanes are hosting the Brittany Miller Foundation tournament on Sunday, February 10 at noon. The fund raising tournament with a prize fund will award first, second and third place teams with prize money. The Brittany Miller Foundation is a Pediatric Cancer Fund and is for 4 person teams (any combination) and is a 100 percent handicap event based on 220. You must have a verifiable sanctioned average to win any of the prize money. The prize fund is based on 16 teams and a second squad at 3:30 will be created if necessary. The tournament will also feature raffles and door prizes, 50-50's, refreshments, make a baby split and win $2, make a larger split and win $5 and the splits must be observed by a tournament director. Entry fee is $100 per team and completed entry forms can be returned to Kiamesha Lanes or Johnstons Toyota.
In the Monday Nite Men's league Nate Sanders scored a 210, 235, 601, Lloyd Bridges 202, 202, Marty Weichman 202, 201, 602, Mike Weiner 224, 606, John Hoffmann 215, 247, 248, 710, Walt Edwards 247, 238, 215, 698, Paul Minton Jr. 263, 237, 697, Mike Cardo 206, Mike Mason 257, 211, 208, 678, John Fischer 212, 207, 607, Donald Durland 275, 216, 664, Mark Wegener 225, , 256, 253, 734, Alpesh C. Patel 206, Bobby Cooper 206. Al Caycho 243, Jack Moylan 208, 226, 205, 639, Rob Sze 214, 265, 204, 683, Kort Wheeler 221, 228, 214, 663, Angel Rodriguez 223, 204, 623, Jeryl Scott 200, 222, 267, 689, Eddie Lake 205, 254, 615, Rick Lake 209, 244, 211, 664.
In the Wednesday Nite Men's league, Dan J. Ricco scored a 202, 246, 613, Al Caycho 211, 235, 625, Mike S. Weiner 211, Arthur Eggleton 204, Tom Belgiovene 225, Vincent Collura Jr. 215, 222, 628, Mark Wegener 219, 245, 656, Donald Durland 236, 207, 630, Paul E. Minton Jr, 215, 227, 235, 677, Kevin Stackhouse 214, 220, 614, Josh Strang 224, 218, 247, 687, Allen Jones 226, 602, George Battle 211, Frank Muller Jr. 220, Larry Berens 205, 213, 612, Dean A. Shattuk 225, 226, 676, Mike G. Card 200, John Cascone 223, Russ Keesler 200, 235, Roy M. Kerrp 204, Ricky W. Lara 208, 246, 222, 676, Frank T. Emmone 256, 236, 670, Eugene Morton 216, 204, 608, Christopher Magie 247, 215, 654, Bob Yakin Jr. 212, 205, Frank F. DiCostanzo, 213.

Liberty Lanes

Neversink bowler Dawn McAdams recorded some real nice bowling scores in the Thursday, Janaury 17 Ladies 5:45 league.
Dawn pounded the maples for a 202, 268 and a 191 for a real nice 661 series.
She maintains a 168 average in this league and also bowls in the Friday Mixed Doubles league.
Dawn has been bowling for some 20 years and presently uses an Ebonite Thriller reactive bowling ball and a plastic ball for spares.
Her previous high games included a 289 and a 672 in 1997.
McAdams bowls for the International Corp. team on Thursday night.
Married to Steve, the family also consists of two daughters.
With her experience as a plumber Dawn is employed at the plumbing counter at Schmidt's Wholesalers in Monticello.
Real nice bowling Dawn and thanks for sharing it with the bowling community.
Another nice night of bowling was recorded by Livingston Manor bowler Bob Cady in the January 13 Sunday Mixed league.
On January 13 Cady scored a 217, 257, 247 for a nice 721 series.
Bob is a 190 plus average bowler and has a 300 game as part of his many bowling honors.
He also bowls in the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league at Callicoon Lanes.
Bob's team mates in the Sunday Mixed league include Barbara Kortright and Richard and Lynn Winters.
Recent highlight scores in the Liberty Elks Bantam League included Austin Zwek with a 243, Thomas Muller 243, Michael Torres 256, Nicholas Brockner 207, Gary Dotten 201, Tommy Barkley 236, Hunter Karen 204, Robert Lyons 208, Charlie Olsen 203, Matthew Edwards 212 and Thomas McCausland 205.
In the Liberty Elks Teenage League, Thomas Fix scored a 201 and Josh Goldstein had a 205.
In the Wednesday Men's League , Kyle Stevens scored a 245, 245, 689, Jason Rogers 258, 243, 685, Rich Vail 255, 223, 675, Jim Fiore 277, 215, 673, Ralph Coney 213, 236, 217, 666, Chris Stephens 217, 226, 631, Tom Skiff III 230, 216, 618, Dave Sawall 244, 615, Herbie Sklar 222, 599, Alan LaBounty 244, 596, Don Kuhlman 212, 590, Carlos Torres 202, 212, 588, Russell Bivins 220, 582, Kevin Teller 203, Wayne Fox 220, Glenn Porter 220, Peter Bertholf 218, Larry Hicks 214, Robert Stewart 212, Glenn Norris 210, Jason Jones 207, Gregg Skiff 203, Keith Smith 203, Gordon Hyde 201 and Ryan Lepke 200.
In the Thursday Ladies league , Dawn McAdams scored a 268 game and 661 series.
In the Thursday Bud Men's League, Gregg Skiff scored a 224, 231, 244, 699, Todd Houghtaling 269, 638, Ralph Coney 253, 200, 610, Kyle Stevens 236, 203, 605, Chris Stevens 234, 202, DerekIrwin 213, Paul Tuttle 215, Bruce Garritt 209 and Kevin Brockner 204.
In the Friday Mixed League, Keith Smith scored a 236, 299, 723, Kevin Brockner 206, 245, 650, Kyle Stevens 219, 200, 222, 641, Ralph Coney 212, 209, 206, 627, Robert Fix III 276, 619, Alan LaBounty 245, 609, Rich Perry 203, 214, Jim Fiore 204, Dawn McAdams 234, Angie Desmond 213, Billie Jo Bound 202, Deana Fritz 215, Mitch Peck 220, Dave Dunlap 210 and Merlin Bound 202.
In the Saturday Mixed League,Kevin Teller scored a 235, 235, 665, Merlin Bound 235, 605, Phil Norris 236, Keith Smith 237, Elisa Bound 204, John Lopez 235 and Phil Russell 212.
In the Sunday Mixed League, Richard Winters scored a 214, 205, 290, 709, Robert Cady 208, 225, 211, 644, Herbie Sklar 257, 200, 642, Mitch Mattison 205, 204, Mike Durbak 241, Chris Stevens 223, 200, Stew Stevens 215, and Rob Tuttle 204.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Bird league include a 206, 527 by Tammy Kane, Kathleen Maltese 180, 194, 525, Sally Ballard 194, 521, Michelle Wormuth 214, Melinda Ferris 193, Anne Couse 190 and Jennifer Raymond 189.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Rod Pudney scored a 246, 246, 211, 703, Jim Thompson 213, 217, 239, 669, Donald Marino 202, 255, 207, 664, Norm Ellis 257, 213, 655, Tony Wright 247, 216, 650, Charlie DeCristofaro 211, 211, 227, 649, Josh Rice 215, 235, 643, Brian Drumm 200, 266, 640, Jeff Curtis 234, 215, 639, Carl Davis 224, 199, 215, 638, Daniel Wormuth 209, 235, 630, Steven Jacobi 226, 212, 624, Hank Whitmore 214, 214, 621, Robert McNaught 224, 200, 616, Pat Kille 227, 216, 613, Jerry Kulakosky 222, 202, 612, Brandon MacDonald 207, 237, 606, Lee Stanton 213, 226, 605, Paul Ignatovich 226, 195, 603, Mitch Persbacker 202, 223, 602, Andrew S. Bullis 245, Richard Layton 238, Robert Johnson 227 and Craig Conklin 224.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Andrew Bullis scored a 290, 258, 726, Jamie Murphy 232, 198, 238, 668, Rod Pudney 226, 234, 197, 657, Steve Hopkins 209, 233, 632, Norm Ellis 220, Mitch Persbacker 224, Harold Morgan 200, 203, Sterling Myrphy 221, 203 and Paul Fritz 233.
In the Friday Couples league James Dibble scored a 245, 247, 216, 708, William Gleim 208, 236, 237, 681, AQndy Bullis 245, 218, 655, Craig Conklin 236, 209, 645, Robert Johnson 212, 200, 219, 631, Daniel Wormuth 215, 214, 609, Gino Jones 205, 201, Jason Mead 210, 195, Edwin Linkroum 208, 199, Michelle Brush 185, 204, 550, Catherine Resti 207, Shirley ASpencer 187, Kristina Couse 185, Dawen Mclenon 183 and Hope Jones 180.