Bowling Highlights Column 2-6-09

Bowling's Future Will Be Discussed At Syracuse

The United States Bowling Congress is taking its show on the road in a series of nationwide town hall meetings in late February and early March.
State and local association board and general members are invited to hear information on the present and future direction of the sport and organization. Local session dates and cities that local members can attend include Feb. 28 at Edison, N.J. and March 1 at Syracuse. NY.
Specific times and locations include the Sheraton in Edison from 4-7 p.m. and the Comfort Inn at 6701 Buckley Road, Syracuse from 1-4 p.m. Times will also be available on bowl.com . Sessions are free and no registration is required.
Topics to be discussed include USBC¢s move to the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas; the future of youth bowling including Bowlopolis; new membership options; dues structuring; communication and delivery systems; financial summary; awards and USBC Board of Directors decisions.
Following the formal presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers from the audience.
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.

Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you understand correct shoulder alignment when throwing you strike ball and in 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, your 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 Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is the Northeast Regional Sales Manger with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. 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

State Women's 600
Tourney at Troy, NY

The 42ed Annual New York State Women's 600 Bowling Club tournament will be held in June at the Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy, NY.
Reservations close on May 1 for this event which will take place June 4-7.
Five divisions are offered in this tournament.
Bowlers may obtain information from Rita at 518-271-6806 or Michelle at 518-210-3395. Checks made payable to NYSW600 Bowling Club must be mailed to Margaret Lancaster, 4950 Maple Ridge Road, Marion, NY 14505. Margaret's phone number is 315-483-8612.

Local Scores

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highight scores in the Monday Men's league include 210, 203, 611 by David Graham, Nate Sanders 265, 224, 650, Lloyd Bridges 215, Keith Smith 238, Francisco Martinez 217, John Fischer 211, 214, Bill Helms 203, Pedro Agapito 226, 215, 208, 648, Wayne Pirnos 208, 214, 232, 652, Roy Sweeney 201, 258, Dan Ricco 242, 227, 630, Jim VanAken 289, 213, 228, 728, Jason Jones 225, 611, Tom Belgiovene 223, John Hoffmann 217, Rudy Belanchia 205, 245, 226, 676, Peter Metro 214, Serifin Rodriguez 204, 213, Jo Jo Van Keuren 241, 214, 614, Keith Shaddock 212, Frank Amore 208, Tim Bilyeu 235, 216, 225, 676, Harrison Cherry 226, Joey Smith 202, Robert Hamilton 226, 213, 227, 666, Donald Durland 235, 256, 663, Paul Durland 216, Mark Wegener 268, 220, 237, 725, Tim McIntyre 222, 203, 614, Bobby Cooper 212, Al Caycho 200, Jack Moylan 237, 2-7, 221, 665, Rob Sze 214, James Ratner 212, Kort Wheeler 205, Angel Rodriguez 221, Frank Scuderi 234, Eddie Lake 212, 227 and Rick Lake 224.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Ailene Eashington scored a 204, 502, Carol MacAdam 199, 531, Pat Mulhern 201, 539, Rob Keesler 200, Ed Guthrie 258, 244, 694, John Cascone 206, 257, 220, 683, Mary Lee Williams 180, 194, 547, Dorian Jennings 226, 191, 194, 611, Peter Scannell 213, Jack Rustic 236, 258, 664, George Kelley 226, Russ Keesler 237, 220, 637, Crystal Price 183, 186, 535, Lisa Cartwright 180, 500, Larry Barnes 203, Debbie Durland 185, 218, 577, John Fischer 258, 226, 665, John Hoffmann 246, 228, 238, 712, Robert Yakin Sr. 211, Barbara Yeomans 188, Linda Schaefer 197, 510, Donna DuBois 181, 234, 568, Cliff Starr 204, Barbara Merton 183, 518 and Allan Jones 217.
Wednesday Men's league was snowed out last week.
In the Thursday Ladies league Barbara Durbak scored a 214, 558, Liz Burgio 200, Liz Stubits 510, Hope McKeon 180, Pat Shuart 186 and Joan Lake 214, 544.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues. in the Pee Wees division Amerlia Edwards scored a 56, George VanAken 69, Taylor Porter 64 and Brooklyn McCosco 58. In the Bantams division Shivam Patel scored 110, 106 and Nathaniel Edwards 89, 114. In the Preps division Shayam Patel scored 103, Parth Patel 135, 110, Rup Patel 113, 127, 114, Nathaniel Goldsmith 110, 108, 119, Makenze Shaver 67, Michael Hope 107, Nicole Scudari 87, 69 and Sarah Rustic 124, 119. In the Jr./Mjrs Megan Gerow scored 143, 150, Michael Brown 90, Isiah Rosado 126, Michael Scuderi 178, 177, Pedro Agapito III a 214, 231, 210, 655, Nick Price 163, 191, Amber Bock 125, 118, Shivani Patel 156, 159, 190, Kishan Patel 170, Chase Israel 124, Shawn Comfort 95, Jared Friedman 192, 131, 210, Kristy Gessman 126, 123, Bryden Fraser 137, Steven Sinistorie 147, 162, 165, Shawn Sinistorie 163 and Eddie Walsh 200, 215.

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league included a 208 by Jeremy Gulley, Josh Mulucky 200, 213, Jon Wayne 214, Karl Adams 206, Mike Hubbard 243, 216, 654, Bob Cady 200, Brian Kitson 202 and Mark Herbert 225.
Snow last week cancelled the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league.

Gravity Alley

Wednesday Mixed league play has resumed at Gravity Alley in Honesdale and recent highlight scores include a 218 by Dave Predmore, Scott Ropke 230, 621 and Terry Burcher 223, 601.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Early Birds league include a 220, 205, 548 by Kathleen Maltese, Nikki Andriano 213, 518, Tammy Kane 516, Melinda Ferris 506, Sally Ballard 190, 503, Anne Couse 503, Louise Botsford 502, Carol Dailey 191 and Jennifer Raymond 181.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Josh Milucky scored a 233, 266, 688, James Dibble 263, 21, 646, Daniel Wormuth 222, 214, 209, 645, Richard Price 245, 618, Cody Conway 221, 203, 609, Brian Drumm 222, 203, 609, Robert Johnson 214, 234, 603, Allen Bullis Sr. 215, Thomas Anderson 223, Tony Wright 216, Scott Ostrander 234, Jack Hazen 220 and Josh Rice 218.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Paul Ignatovich scored a 201, 222, 621, Robert Johnson 212, 223, 613, Don Ferris 200, 233, 609, Norm Ellis 201, 216, 608, Jeff Curtis 222, Steve Hopkins 233, Al Bullis Jr. 227, Carl Davis 227 and Fran Wormuth 218.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Howard Couse scored a 214, 223, 212, 649, Jonney Stanton 213, 212, Carl Davis 218, Anne Couse 192, 189, 550, Hope Jones 503, Janet Ellis 198 and Kristina Couse 189.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Marty Haeussler scored a 217, 266, 244, 727, Don Marino 204, 213, 256, 673, Fred Shakelton 225, 266, 666, Dave Mills 213, Rick Mills 216 and Jean Mills 185.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC where he serves as Chairman of the Publicity Committee. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version o f our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com