Bowling Highlights Column 11-15-13

Three Elected To Hall of Fame

  The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) has announced the election of three well known bowlers to the USBC Hall of Fame.

  The election was in two categories, two in Outstanding USBC Performance and one in the Meritorious Service category.

  Four time USBC Open Championships titlists John Gaines of Orlando, Fla., and Dale Traber of Cedarburg, Wis., have earned entrance in the Outstanding USBC Performance category, while the late Woody Woodrluff of Long Island, NY was elected posthumously for nearly four decades of service to the bowling industry.

  The committee also slated six bowlers for the Superior Performance national ballot to be voted on by a panel of USBC Hall of Fame members, board members and veteran bowling writers.

  On the men's ballot are Steve Cook of Granite Bay, Calif., David Ozio of Beaumont, Texas, Danny Wiseman of Baltimore, Md., Doug Kent of Newark, NY, Larsry Laub of Lincoln, Calif. and Randy Pedersen of Clermont, Fla.

  There are no candidates on the women's side for 2014.

  The induction ceremony will take place April 24 at the 2014 USBC Convention in Reno, Nev. and will include those elected for Superior Performance.

  Through 2013, there are 402 members of the USBC Hall of Fame, 267 in Performance, 115 in Meritorious Service and 20 Pioneers.

  The USBC Hall of Fame was created in 2005 by merging the former American Bowling Congress and the Women's International Bowling Congress Halls of Fame.

                                                             Ed's Outlook

  Having just celebrated Veterans Day the United States Bowling Congress reminds bowlers that their Brightening Veterans Lives (BVL) link continues to honor those who serve by making a significant difference in the lives of our brave men and  women.

  The BVL provides bowling lane kits for active duty troops  to supporting arts and activities for America's veterans. 

  Founded in 1942 BVL is the sport of bowling's oldest charity and is a national nonprofit charity (501 c 3) and is the sport's most successful charity raising over $30 million for America's active duty service member and veterans.

  BVL has the distinction of being America's only national sports organization devoted to those who have served our country.

  We salute the BVL and the great sport of bowling for proving grants to arts and crafts programs, music and sport activities, reading materials, board games and so much more to help boost spirits, speed recuperation and improve morale to America's veteran and active duty service men and women. 

  Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 or 800 series or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

                                                          The Bowling Tip

                                                            By MIke Luongo

  Bowlers: This week I would like to let you know more about the Radius of Gyration (RG) in bowling balls.

  RG is a modern weight block in a bowling ball and is comprised of several part 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 if they are a single unit or 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 isd 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 determined 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 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 241, 631, Rick Lake 626, Shane Connor  248, 655, Mike Weiner 237, 238, 685, Greg Fallon 278, 244, 740, Vinnie Collura 255, 258, 685, Donnie Durland 225, 244, 266, 735, John Lopez 246, 663, John Fischer 245, 680, Jon Wilhelm 237, 662, Laresko Niifa 225, 636, Ronnie Totten 604, Kevin Stackhouse 237, 232, 662, John Hoffmann 602, Jason Jones Jr. 608, Eddie Walsh 258, 278, 748, Pedro Agapito 268, 257, 268, 793, Frank Scuderi 233, 655, Larry Whipple 248, 626, Jim Piontek 246, 662, Keith Smith 248, 225, 690, Dave Graham 228, 643, Armen Murad 225, 246, 685, Al Caycho 232, 652, Jason Budd 637, Brett Budd 267, 236, 252, 755, Charlie Tuttle 225, 606, Jim VanAken 247, 659, Tim McIntyre 255, 258, 698, Josh Strang 255, 649. 

                                                Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Debra Blackford  203, 242, 616, Mary Lee Williams 215, 551, Vera Bernhardt 196, 544, Carena Collura 238, 540, Trasey Barres 225, 513, Andrea Grossman 183, Kyle Stevens 259, 228, 243, 730, Ed Guthrie 258, 705, Paul Minton 244, 237, 687, Larry Whipple 226, 234, 674, Eddie Walsh 256, 237, 652, Tom Palmer 237, 648, Shane Cunningham 253, 619, Jack Rustic 233, 607, Kevin Stackhouse 604.

                                                  Wednesday Men's

  Charlie Tuttle 226, 691, Dennis Matthews 611, Kyle Matthews 258, 698, David Sawall 256, 226, 702, Jason Rogers 631, Robert Beach 609, Mikey Travis 612, John Hoffmann 236, 668, James Durland 244, 225, 618, Larry Hicks 247, 671, Carlos Torres 266, 631, Paul Minton 255, 234, 693, David Garlinghouse 236, 658, Shane Conner 236, 665, Merrill Conner 259, 234, 711, Jon Wilhelm 618, Joe Brown 232, 225, 653, Dan VanAken 228, 245, 643, Tim McIntyre 629, Josh Strang 253, 641, James VanAken 617, Gene Smith 236, 608, Keith Smith 258, 664, Tom Belgiovene 248, 240, 670, John Fischer 226, 225, 226, 677, Pedro Agapito 245, 269, 737, Larry Whipple 245, 279, 747, Timmy MInton 264, 670. 

                                                            King Of The Hill

  The Wednesday night King of the Hill event continued this past week with former King Paul Minton defeating Charles Tuttle to regain the title. 

  This special events tournament continues each Wednesday at 9:45. For information call Josh Strang at 794-5561.

                                                     Thursday Ladies

  Pat Gibson 191, Valerie Fersch 189, Sherry Laird 192, 181, Liz Burgio 212, Connie McKenley 188, Monica Morris 180, Mary Lee Williams 209, 240, Trasey Barres 182, 185, Tricia Tuttle 180, Franny Kaiser 190, 215, 213, 618, Cara Nicholson 182, Anna Sawyer 181, Joan Lake 195, Monica Lane 186, Dottie Collins 204, Liz Stubits 194, 180, 194, 568.

                                                                Fox Bowling Center

                                                    Mon. Girls Nite Out

  Linda Ferris 181, 210, 529, Melinda McElroy 186.

                                                           Wed. Men's Independent

  Andrew Bullis 230, 246, 691, Shane Ding 225, Brian Drumm 245, 654, John Fish 225, 634, Art Gately 267, 235, 686, Jack Hazen 235, 668, Steve Jacobi 249, 670, Gregory Keesler 248, 234, 643, Donnie Marino 245, 660, Mark McGraw Jr, 638, Chris Meres 225, Josh Milucky 246, Cory Newman 255, Mitch Persbacker 254, 606, Mike Robinson 225, 227, 630, Scott Wahl 611, Zuke Wormuth 238, 226, 688, Jeremy Wormuth 257, 227, 656.

                                                          Men's Thurs. Deposit Ntl.

  Rob Bolster 603, Ray Cornwell 234, 226, 612, Howard Couse Sr. 245, 625, Shane Dirig  254, Norm Ellis Jr. 626, Paul Fritz 226, 625, Paul Ignatovich 622, Larry Jensen 243, 610, Matt Johnson 235, 652, Dan Koch 245, Rick Mills 628, Andi Sedlock 616, Dan Wormuth 235, 225, 677. 

                                                          Friday Mixed Couples

  Andy Bullis 236, 245, 685, Debbie Couse 182, Carl Davis 279, 605, Shane Dirig 225, Crystal Ellis 199, Norman Ellis 225, Paul Fritz 237, 617, Hope Jones 202, 508, Julie Martin 182, Wayne McClenon 245, Rick Mills 238, Sheri Oralls 181, 514, Jen Smith 214, 190, 560, Tim Smith 225, 613, Dan Wormuth 234, 268, 716, Jay Wormuth 227, 616.

                                                         Sat. Morning Youth

  Junior league Thomas Schoonmakeer 153, Cassandra Schoonmaker 157, Kristy Capel 169, Bantam league Sierra Francisco 120, Brenna  Gleim 123, Hannah Holbert 106, Bethany Brown 111, 115, McKenzy Brown 105, Nathaniel Hendrickson 152, Chris Geer 100, Billy Gilmore 107.

                                                       Sunday Mixed Fun

  Lenore Dulcher 207, Brenna Gleim (youth girls) 155, 166, 146, 467, Beth Gleim 507, Reva Jones 193, 226, 562, Don Marino 258, 245, 259, 762, Dave Mills 619, Jean Mills 510, Rick Mills 236, 630, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 200, 158, 171, 529.

                                                               Liberty Bowl

                                                         Thursday Ladies

  Maureen Hopper 155, 174, Karen Martin 169, 160, Lisa Lawrence 153, Connie Beach 151, Billie Jo Bound 156, 192, 165, 513, Carly Sklar 184, Tabatha Smith 173, 170, Flo Good 158, Shirley Townsend 157, Stella Schmahl 153, 153, Diane Edwards 166, Kathi Smith 200, 165, 162, 527, Darleen Mantzouatos 170, Renay Crespo 171, Jen Cronk 158.

                                                 Callicoon Kristal Bowl

                                                Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 182, 164, 178, 524, Lillian Zieres 170, 157, 189, 516, Kelly Gombita 166, 159, 160, Pat Peters 153, 163, 158, Joyce Brooks 164, 154, Debbie Loughrey 161, 160, Deedee Schrader 179, Barbara Pingel 150, 155, Judy Mohn 170, Dawn Roemer 174, Mardette Wilcox 152.

                                                 Tues. Del. Valley Men

  Roger Widmann 187, Eugene Fulton 203, Bob Cady 209, 181, Dean Shattuck 219, 189, Joe Gager 202, 184, Damien VanLeuven 192, Kory Keesler 199, Bruce Rutledge 253, Ed Leroy 189, 214, Troy Parucki 187, Mike Gieger 180, Wally Warren 200, Dan Brown 296, Tom Hubert 183, Bill Meyer 194, Cricket Hubert 180.

                                              Wednesday Men's

  Dennis Brockner 181, Rich Thony 206, 185, Brian Brustman 195, 211, 188, Robert Glassel Jr. 189, Aaron Turner 220, John Diehl 185, Jack Diehl 185, Alby Thony 184, 210, Mark Yewchuk 221, 191, Hoppy Hubert 181, Craig Stewart 189.