Bowling Highlights Column 12-14-12

PBA Begins 33rd Season on ESPN 

   The Professional Bowlers Association’s (PBA) 33rd season on ESPN began last Sunday with the men’s and women’s finals of the Bayer Advanced Aspirin World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA and took place from the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

  This was the first event of the GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling IV.

  The next five consecutive Sundays will feature World Series of Bowling finals with all 90-minute programs airing at 1 p.m. ET. The Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Cheetah Championship airs on Dec.16, the Viper Championship on Dec. 23, the Chameleon Championship on Dec.30, the Bowlers Journal Scorpion Championship on Jan. 6, and the PBA World

Championship on Jan. 13.

   Each ESPN telecast will be preceded by a special pre-game show on PBA’s
online bowling channel, Xtra Frame, and each will feature a post-game show
on Xtra Frame with an interview with the tournament winner.  Subscription
information is available by clicking on Xtra Frame<http://www.xtraframe.tv/pba/ 

   While not a PBA Tour event, the 2012 World Bowling Tour men’s and women’s
finals are the culmination of a two-year around-the-world journey in which
the three finalists in both the men and women’s division earned their spots
as the top three in WBT points accumulated over the past two seasons.

   The World Bowling Tour is made up of a series of tournaments conducted by
the World Tenpin Bowling Association. Players earn points based on how they
finish in each event. The points competition is continuous over a two-year
cycle with points earned in each new event replacing points earned in
events at the beginning of the cycle. 

   The World Bowling Tour conducts international tournaments on four continents. In 2012, more than 2,700 players - many of whom are PBA members from almost 50 countries competed in WBT events. All WBT events are also considered WTBA-PBA International Tour events, awarding PBA International Tour titles to winners who also are PBA members. The World Tenpin Bowling Association, which includes 115 member bowling
federations, is the world governing body for the sport.

                                                Ed's Outlook

  We have mentioned several times in the past that the Professional Bowlers Association is not the same as it was some five years ago.

  Gone is the weekly trek of the tour from one city to another and gone is the close association bowling fans had with the professional bowlers who competed in weekly pro-am events at the various locations the tour competed in. 

  The East Coast use to play host to tour stops in Latham near Albany, Cheektowaga near Buffalo, Long Island and Connecticut but now the only chance fans have to see in person their favorite bowler is at the Brunswick Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick, NJ which hosts the United States Bowling Congress Masters (a major championship) on February 18-24. This tournament features an open field so amateurs are invited to compete. 

  Intense followers of the PBA have the opportunity to watch top competition prior to the Sunday televised ESPN event on the PBA Xtra Frame.

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or bowl your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook. 

                                      Bowling Tip

                                    By Mike Luongo

  Learning the five fundamentals of a good bowling shot.

  So very often we forget that most basic steps that are designed to help us have fun and score a good game,

  These steps include getting ready in the stance position by taking a deep breath, bringing in air into your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

  The next step is getting lined up, before the start of your match practice a couple of shots to see what the lane conditions are and even take a look at other bowlers to see what they are doing. You should watch you ball reaction and don't force you ball to curve. Equipment selection is important here.

  Want good balance then make your first step a short one...this adds greatly to ending up with good balance when you release your ball.

  Keeping a loose swing is also important, stay away from using too much muscle. When you are ready to bowl make sure your hand and arm are relaxed before you start your approach.

  As you start the ball moving in your approach, make sure that the ball moves in a straight line toward the target on the lane. This will prevent your swing from going off line. Let the rest of your swing be relaxed and keep it in a straight line toward your target.

  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

                                                    Local Scores

                                                  (compiled by Ed Townsend)

                                                       Kiamesha Lanes

                                                       Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 238, 651, Rick Lake 233, 237, 682, Mike Mulligan 235, Shane Conner 600, Dan Ricco 234, 276, 722, Mike Weiner 234, 617, Vinnie Collura 225, Don Durland 238, 269, 280, 787, Jon Wilhelm 236, 233, 238, 707, Laresko Niifa 234, 668, Robbie Nicholson 254, 616, Charlie Tuttle 231, Vinnie Scuderi 600, Bobby Sze 235, 616, Juan Lopez 612, Justin Lopez 616, Gene Smith 236, 644, Keith  Smith 254, 255, 269, 778, Pedro Agapito 238, 232, 691, Matt Fallon 232, 225, 232, 689, George Fallon 234, 630, Frank Eichenlaub lll a 258, 278, 287, 823, John Fischer 244, 280, 733, Dave Graham 233, 624, Michael Amore 233, Armen Murad 600, Al Caycho 238, 615, Jason Budd 236, Bret Budd 268, 693, Tim McIntyre 267, 236, 718, Josh Strang 225, 245, 687, Tom Palmer 290, 232, 742.

                                                   Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 258, 222, 654, Andrea Grossman 196, 190, 212, 598, Joan Lake 180, 200, 556, Heather Dobell 200, 528, Debra Blackford 213, 521, Trasey Barres 190, 518, Cara Nicholson 201, 505, Christie Graham 234, Vera Bernhardt 182, Ed Guthrie 237, 247, 665, Paul Minton 244, 656, Jason Jones Sr. 640, Russ Keesler 229, 634, Kyle Stevens 225, 632, Ryan Lepke 241, 631, Shane Cunningham 226, 620, Jason Jones Jr. 609, Walt Edwards Jr. 605, George Kelley 225, Laresko Niifa 235.

 

                                                      Wednesday Men's

  Chris Parken 239, Kyle Matthews 251, 661, Kevin Stackhouse 246, 611, Shane Cunningham 238, 617, Jason Rogers 615, Mikey Travis 225, 621, Robert Beach 236, 245, 663, Jason Jones 226, 665, Jo Jo Van Keuren 258, 257, 245, 760, Serafin Rodriguez 267, 259, 700, Serafin Rodriguez lll a 627, Frank Emmens 237, 636, Tim Bilyeu 227, 226, 638, Donald Durland 245, 239, 248, 732, Al Frangipone 236, 617, Paul Durland 256, 645, Steve Rivera 246, Carlos Torres 606, Paul Minton 641, Jason Jones 235, 236, 683, Dwayne Cabrera 257, 697, Tom Mitchell 607, Shane Conner 225, 638, Kyle Stevens 226, 234, 276, 736, David Graham 246, 247, 710, James VanAken 267, 235, 702, Josh Strang 254, 231, 690, Jaryl Scott 263, 225, 665, Billy Curry 259, 652, Keith  Smith 230, 247, 679, Tom Belgiovene 248, 235, 673, Pedro Agapito 233, 674, Frank Eichenlaub lll a 256, 666, Roy Sweeney 236, 626, 

                                                   Thursday Ladies

  Trasey Barres 195, 203, Liz Burgio 199, Barbara Merton 232, Connie McKenley 201, 231, Vera Bernhardt 180, Monica Lane 233, Deb Durland 204, Bobbi Jo Bound 186, Kelly Shattuck 196, Joan Lake 191, 233, Maria Funzi 191. 

                                                     Friday Mixed

  Trasey Barres 206, Cathy Carpenter 190, 227, 560, Mary Ann Drobysh Berens 192, 527, Sara Durland 508, Christina Seidler 183, 500, Tammy Sze 181, 224, 572, Mary Wilhelm 209, Carolyn Williams 201, 218, 578, Jennie Worden 181, Larry Berens 268, 240, 699, Orshii Boldiis 227, 226, Glenn Fraser 257, David Graham 228, 255, 225, 708, Ryan Lepke 614, Robert Linzer 225, 227, 665, Dan Ricco 245, 649, Kevin Stackhouse 227, 229, 668, Josh Strang 604, Lawrence Whipple 267, 226, 698, Craig Wilhelm 227, Jon Wilhelm 268, 661, Leroy Williams 226, 612.

                                                         Fox Bowling Center

                                        Wed. Men's Independent

  Mike Bowker 239, 638, Al Bullis Sr. 233, Andrew Bullis 225, 238, 658, Jim Dibble 243, 678, Nate Finch 277, 631, Craig Gehrig 612, Bill Gleim 244, 688, Mark Hawley 252, Jack Hazen 266, 633, Paul Ignatovich 232, 667, Steve Jacobi 252, 279, 724, Gregory Keelser 239, 601, Jerry Kulakosky 234, 632, Dick Layton 227, Donnie Marino 226, 641, Mitch Persbacker 233, 626, Dick Price 234, Tim Smith 245, 234, 690, Brian Tiffany 228, 603, Hank Whitmore 244, Zuke Wormuth 225, 641, Jeremy Wormuth 236, 637.

                                       Thurs. Men's Deposit Natl. 

  Duane Bolster 243, 644, Al Bullis Jr. 226, 234, 653, Craig Conklin 236, Dale Conklin 622, Ray Cornwell 225, 606, Jeff Curtis 241, 236, 681, Shane Dirig 232, Paul Ignatovich 602, Larry Jensen 236, Scott Jenson 236, Matt Johnson 612, Rick Mills 233, 257, 706, Dick Price 235, 642.

                                                     Friday Mixed Couples

  Andy Bullis 236, 631, Frank Couse Sr. 248, 667, Lenn Davis 226, 600, Shane Dirig 279, Gino Jones 257, Hope Jones 189, 190, 537, Dana McGraw 216, 196, 587, Sheri Oralls 221, 208, 589, Walt Oralls 244, 668, Tim Smith 247, 683, Brian Tiffany 229, 646, 

Dan Wormuth 225, 627, Jeremy Wormuth 236, 618. 

                                          Sunday Mixed Fun

  Ray Cornwell 226, Reva Jones 192, 191, 198, 581, Don Marino 245, 664, Dave Mills 639, Roger Mills 236, 623, Samantha Mills (youth girls) 162, 162, 447, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 139, 144, 399. 

                                                Callicoon Kristal Bowl

                                         Monday Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 199, Kelly Gombita 156, Lillian Zieres 152, Jane Benson 170, Rebecca Rhodes 154, Virginia Connel 178, Maureen Schlott 159, Debbie Loughrey 159, 152, Deedee Schrader 153, Barbara Pingel 156, Judy Mohn 182, 156, 160, Mardette Wilcox 154, 177, 151, Chrissy Schiff 180, Kim Niemann 154, Tara Dunn 151, Darlene Mantzouratos 171, 165, Sandy Cassevah 166. 

                                               Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Alan Rutledge 210, 205, Bruce Rutledge 200, Mark Hawley 258, 182, 212, 652, Chad Dosher 190, Rob Bivins 192, 207, Ed Leroy 180, Mark Scriber 183, 187, Johnny Nober 180, Jeff Neidert 184, Brian Starr 205, Eugene Fulton 213, Jim Kautz 187, Tom Bisig 183, Leroy Parucki 186, Steve Lagoda 192, Bill Meyer 187, Bob Cady 194, 201, Dean Shattuck 213, Bob Head 212, Rick Weigelt 183, Joe Gager 247, 269, 184, 700, Damien Vanleuvan 199, 194.