Bowling Highlights Column 12-13-13

 Barnes Win Thriller At Viper Event

                             

  A 7-10 split in the 10th frame by Cheektowaga New York's Ryan Ciminelli proved very costly in the Professional Bowers Association (PBA)  Championshjp last Sunday afternoon and Double Oak, Texas Chris Barnes took advantage to win his 16th career title, 231-212. 

  This is Barnes second PBA Tour victory of the 2012-13 season.

  Ciminelli was the top qualifier in this the second of seven telecasts from the  PBA World Series of Bowling V from Las Vegas, Nev. 

  The four PBA bowlers to gain the top four slots included Jason Belmonte from Australia who finished fourth winning $5,000, Stuart Williams from England who finished third winning $7,000, Ciminelli who won $10,000 and Barnes who took home the top prize of $20,000.

  The bowlers and bowling fans watching these events are giving good grades to the PBA using a unique "Blue Oil" on the lanes to help television viewers and on-site fans see the otherwise invisible lane conditioning pattern. 

  Williams stated the 1 p.m. ESPN show with a 203-194 victory over Belmonte, Barnes eliminated Belmonte 200-171 to advance to the title match.

  In the opening frames of the championship match it looked like Ciminelli was headed towards victory as he took a 15-pin lead after five frames, striking on his five five shots and he maintained his lead into the 10th frame when disaster struck. He left the 7-10 split on a light pocket hit and nearly converted the spare when he bounced the 7 pin out of the pit in front of the 10 pin.

  Barnes, working on strikes in the eighth and ninth frames, then locked up the title with two more strikes in his 10th frame. 

  Many PBA professionals are making predictions that Ciminelli would return to the winner's circle soon as he's trying to step in as the premier left-hander on tour.

  This coming Sunday's Chameleon Championship at 1 p.m. on ESPN includes top qualifier Dom Barrett from England, No. 2 qualifier Brian Kretzer of Dayton, Ohio, No. 3 qualifier Ciminelli and No. 4 qualifier Tom Smallwood of Saginaw, Mich. 

  Ed's Outlook    

  Tournaments always play a leading role in most bowler's lives.

  Two announcements of nearby tourney events were announced this week.

  The always popular Scranton Pa. No-Tap tournament will be held April 26-May 24, 2014 at the South Side Bowl, 125 Beach Street, Scranton, Pa.

  The event is billed as the regions largest team and doubles no-tap tournament and they paid out over $94,099.00 in the 2013 event.

  Team first place prize is $5,000 and doubles event will pay $2,000 for first place.

  Entry fee is $28 per bowler per event.  

  Advanced reservation are recommended. 

  For information contact the South Side Bowl at 570-961-5213 or fax at 570-207-6838.

  The 24th New York State (USBC) Masters Championship will be held Saturday, March 1 at Pat Tarsio Lanes, 173 S. Plank Road, Newburgh.

  This singles tournament will guarantee a first place prize of $2,500.

  The champion wins a paid entry to the 2015 USBC Masters.

  Lane conditions will not be a "house shot."

  $5 brackets will be conducted during the qualifying squads.

  Entry fee is $90 and will go up to $105 after February 22. Re-entry fee is $85.             Mail entry and fees to New York State USBC, 55 Edgewood Drive, Batavia, NY 14020. Phone number is 585-343-3736. Email is bowlny300@yahoo.com  

  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 game 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. 

  Bowling Tip

  By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This weeks tip will focus on Bowling Ball Maintenance for all types of bowling balls. We will focus on the bowling balls used in the modern era but we must point out that all balls should be cleaned and maintained after each use.

  We will start with plastic balls, used by new and recreational bowlers and by many bowlers as a spare ball.

  Plastic balls are not porous but due to the high viscosity oils used today the oil will build up on the balls and eliminate any contact with the lane. You can use any car care product or household cleaner to clean the ball very easily. Plain urethane balls with no additives are showing popularity with today's lane conditions but like plastic balls they are porous and will not absorb oil and dirt. You can use the above products to clean the oil and dirt off the ball. However, if you would like to keep the ball dull, use an abrasive pad.

  The most common equipment used by league and competitive bowlers is a urethane based bal with additives commonly known as reactive or particle balls. Many different chemicals are used as reactive additives and particles, but, since each company uses chemicals from different suppliers they must be maintained differently.

  With high performance balls you should towel the ball off after each shot during use and clean the ball as soon as possible at the end of each bowling session. 

  There are several ways to clean a high performance ball. If the ball is dull and you would like to keep it that way, you can use warm water, distergent and a gray or burgendy pad (3M makes them) or the back of a scrubber sponge. 

  If your ball does not have a dull surface and you would like to keep it the same you can use dish detergent with a rag (no abrasive) or a generic ball cleaner that is made for bowling balls and sold in bowling pro shops. 

  Several companies sell products to match the out-of-box finish if desired.        

  Mike Luongo is a certifiedd 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)

  Callicoon Kristal Bowl

  Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 150, Lillian Zieres 155, 215, 155, 525, Kelly Gombita 167, 185, 159, 511, Pat Peters 156, 184, Rebecca Rhodes 176, 151, Mary Fitzgerald 155, Marty Bogdanowitz 172, Debbie Loughrey 150, 169, 189, 508, Deedee Schrader 162, Barbara Pingel 167, Sharon Cunningham 155, Mardette Wilcox 172, 190.

  Tues. Delaware Valley Men

  Gary Erlwein 203, 185, 182, Eugene Fulton 182, Jim Stone 180, Bob Cady 211, Dean Shattuck 184, 195, Bob Head 199, Rick Weigelt 192, 180, Joe Gager 198, 183, Damien VanLeuven 214, Rob Bivins 203, Ed Leroy 200, Kris Rasmussen 188, Brian Marino 182, Mark Scriber 214, Jonathan Heinle 182, Gary Maas 185, 185, Brian Starr 181, 211, Mike Gieger 185, Albert Tyles 182, Wally Warren 187, Dan Brown 203, Erik Burton 187, 184, Eric Kubenik 188, John Hubert 182, Matt Hubert 200.

  Wednesday Men's

  Rich Thony 188, 182, Brian Brustman 181, 198, Robert Glassel Jr. 223, 278, 667, Tim Ackerman 227, 227, 624, Joel Turner 189, Ben Highhouse 195, Alby TGhony 189, Roger Widmann 181.

  Fox Bowling Center

  Tues. Girls Nite Out

  Leslie Caskey 189, Linda Ferris 216, 511.

   Wed. Men's Independent

  Zach Benson 609, Andrew Bullis 267, 232, 226, 725, Frank Couse Sr. 600, Jim Dibble 234, 234, 236, 704, Nate Finch 608, Art Gately 227, Jeremy Gulley 605, Jack Hazen 257, 607, Steve Jacobi 625, Rob Johnson 227, 246, 695, Gregory Keelser 256, 621, Pat Kille 227, Jerry Kulakosky 616, Robert MacNaught 231, 629, Donnie Marino 233, 228, 666, Neil Mosher 234, 626, Cory Newman 245, 612, Paul Siegler 604, Scott Wahl 605, Zuke Wormuth 246, 651, Ken Wormuth 247, 603, Jay Wormuth 619.

  Thurs. Men's Deposit Ntl.

  Jeff Curtis 257, 652, Bill Gleim 234, 238, 672, Greg Keesler 225, Rick Mills 249, Dick Price 246, 674, Andi Sedlock 225, Dan Wormuth 627.

  Friday Mixed Couples

  Andy Bullis 259, 258, 723, Jessica Bush 205, 205, 181, 591, Carl Davis 269, 665, Paul Fritz 604, Matt Johnson 256, 610, Greg Keesler 247, 692, Pat Kille 230, 225, 665, Julie Martin 185, 186, 536, Dana McGraw 218, 204, 212, 634, Mark McGraw 233, 618, Rick Mills 225, 258, 695, Sheri Oralls 191, Walt Oralls 246, 233, 667, Tia Robinson 191, 504, Jen  Smith 187, 516, Tim Smith 237, 611, Dan Wormuth 225, 618. 

  Saturday Youth

  Bantam division, Nathaniel Hendrickson 118, Nicholas Locke 102, Devin Lester 147. Junior league, Kristy Capel 159, Katrina Lester 169. 

  Sunday Mixed Fun

  Reva Jones 190, 527, Donnie Marino 620, Dustin Mills (Bantam boys) 125, 153, 145, Rick Mills 227, Roger Mills 225, 605, Savanna Mills (Youth girls) 173, 163, 459.

  Kiamesha Lanes

  Eddie Lake 279, 241, 731, Rick Lake 245, 238, 688, Shane Connor 249, 646, Dan Ricco 236, 558, Mike Weiner 235, 659, Greg Fallon 238, 617, Vinnie Collura 244, 269, 693, Donnie Durland 235, 246, 682, John Lopez 237, Rudy Belanchia 257, 690, John Fischer 238, 622, Jon Wilhelm 290, 255, 767, Ronnie Totten 236, 654, John Hoffmann 233, 630, Eddie Walsh 247, 688, Pedro Agapito 227, Vinnie Scuderi 616, Walt Edwards 227, 626, Frank Scuderi 226, 226, 244, 696, Todd Houghtaling 244, 618, Kenny Atkins 233, 647, Tim Minton 237, 646, Merrill Steinhilbergo 231, 628, Kyle Stevens 279, 677, Dan VanAken 226, 602, Keith Smith 246, 244, 697, Dave Graham 236, 248, 247, 731, Mike Amore 225, Armen Murad 226, 235, 682, Francisco Martinez 235, 615, Jody Farquhar 254, 279, 728, Al Caycho 225, 277, 684, Jason  Budd 236, 639, Diego Caba 607, Brett Budd 623, Charlie Tuttle 225, 632, Jim VanAken 234, 654, Tim McIntyre 236, 234, 676, Josh Strang 608.

  Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Eddie Walsh 225, 610, Kevin Stackhouse 600, Paul Minton 250, 640, John Hoffmann 258, 660, Ed Blume 234, 256, 238, 728, Tom Palmer 277, 235, 725, Shane Cunningham 268, 675, George Kelley 258, 233, 664, Chris Stevens 257, 663, Laresko Niifa 630, Larry  Whipple 237, 628, Ed Guthrie 616, Kyle Stevens 611, Andrea Grossman 180, 183, 507, Mary Lee Williams 180, 522, Linda Schaefer 203, 511, Leanne Mangabang 187, 186, 543, Trasey Barres 190, Cara Nicholson 197.        

  Wednesday Men's

  Chris Parken 247, 246, 716, Dennis Matthews 252, 638, Kyle Matthews 244, 225, 666, Shane Cunningham 247, 640, Vinnie Degraw 274, 654, Serafin Rodriguez III a 228, 633, Serafin Rodriguez 235, 231, 664, John Hoffmann 237, 649, Paul Durland 205, James Durland 255, 247, 711, Russell Bivins 226, Larry Hicks 256, 656, Paul Minton 227, 665, Dwayne Cabrera 257, 653, David Garlinghouse 225, 248, 255, 728, Shane Conner 258, 670, Jon Wilhelm 279, 280, 761, Keith Raymond 235, 231, 664, Tom Mitchell 234, 619, Bobby Cooper 269, 655, Tim McIntyre 263, 238, 682, Josh Strang 258, 655, James VanAken 234, 630, Kevin Stackhouse 607, Gene Smith 233, 615, Keith Smith 248, 619, John Fischer 225, 244, 256, 725, Pedro Agapito 640, Pete Nastasi 266, 686, Larry Whipple 618, Timmy Minton 255, 638.

  King Of The Lanes

  In the Kiamesha Lanes King of the Lanes Wednesday evening tournament Russell Bivins won the championship on Dec. 4. The event continues at 9:45 and for information contact Josh Strang.

  Thursday Ladies

  Trasey Bares 196, 229, Karen Gabriel 182, Pat Gibson 187, Rita Burdick 181, Shirley Bowens 181, Debbie Heins 187, Cindy Short 191, Lisa Cartwright 182, T. Tuttle 219, Kathy Heins 226, Mary Jane Conklin 198, Mary Lee Williams 180.