Meet A Great Ambassador To Bowling
Ninety-three year-old Frank Cornicelli from Schenectady is well known in both the amateur bowling arena and by many professionals on the Professional Bowlers Tour.
We first met Frank some 10 years ago at the PBA Pro Tour stop in Cheektowaga, NY at the Thruway Lanes and immediately realized that this fine gentleman was a human encyclopedia with knowledge about every aspect within the sport of bowling.
We became good friends and always scheduled our agenda to meet at what use to be many pro tour stops in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey........but now with no pro tour stops on the East Coast we chat occasionally on the phone.
Having just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary and Frank's 93rd birthday one might expect that he and his 86-year-old wife Eunice just sit around home taking it easy but that's not the case here as Frank still bowls in his Senior League and his wife bowls in a morning ladies league.
In addition to bowling Frank serves as secretary of the league he bowls in and is the Schenectady Bowling Association lane inspector where he checks bowling centers to make sure they follow United States Bowling Association (USBC) rules for legal oil conditions.
"I've got to be the oldest guy in the world still doing this," said Cornicelli. "I've met several USBC officials and even the top guys from the PBA tour, and they don't know anyone older than me still doing this."
And out at any bowing event Frank is the guy with the huge grin, a wink and a handshake for everyone he meets in the local bowling circles and beyond.
Since their are no Professional Tours here in the East Frank treks out to many of the Eastern Regional Professionals in New York and New Jersey. When the PBA was in action any event within 500 miles found Frank Cornecelli in attendance.
"I know all the top-notch bowlers very well and Tommy Dulutz is my adopted grandson and Parker Bohn III now that he represents Brunswick and has stops in this area he always calls and we have lunch," Frank said.
Whenever Frank showed up at a PBA event he was always somebody's guest and was always given a VIP pass.
He's had the opportunity to meet and greet many Sullivan County bowlers who use to attend PBA Tour tournaments. He is so well known and liked by pro bowlers that somebody on the tour usually gives him a new bowling ball every year.
Bowling, along with his family and the game of golf, are Cornicelli's life passions and every year he coaxes one of the PBA members to be the guest speaker at the Schenectady Bowling Association banquet.
Bowling since the age of 18, he was a pinsetter back at the old VanVranken Lanes and was an excellent bowler in his day, averaging in the 190's back when a 200 average was achieved only by professionals.
Having been a league secretary for numerous bowling and golf leagues since 1950 Frank is one of the greatest people to have a conversation with.
The great sport of bowling is indeed fortunate to have Frank as their goodwill ambassador.
Ed's Outlook
The women Team USA for the World Tenpin Bowling Association World Women's Championships will be held December 5-14 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and bowling fans will be able to watch the action live from the Khalifa International Bowling Center on BOWL.com's Bowl TV.
Representing the United States will be Liz Johnson of Cheektowaga, NY, Stefanie Johnson of Grand Prarie, Texas, Kelly Kulick of Union, NJ, Shannon O'Keefe of O'Fallon, Illinois, Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, NY and Shannon Pluhowsky of Kettering, Ohio.
This tournament is the largest platform for a team event in the world.
The last World Women's Championships was held in 2013 in Henderson, Nevada and team USA will be looking to reclaim the coveted five-player title after falling to Korea in the title match.
Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores or tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even score your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By MIke Luongo
From time to time, even a good bowler will go through slumps.
A bowling slump is defined not as one bad night at the alley, but a series of bad nights. Some slumps last longer than others.
Bowling bad is just no fun.
Although you may not know what the reason for your slump .....a reason does exist.
There is something different you are doing physically or mentally that is affecting your game.
To pull yourself out of this slump, you must figure out what has changed. It is only once you have determined what has changed will get you back to your normal bowling self.
The first thing to take a close look at is your targets. Are you looking where you are airming the ball? Many bowlers eventually get too comfortable with their release and don't pay close attention to the target they are aiming at.
Stay focused on your target and you will find your scores returning to normal .
Next, take a close look at the rotation of your ball. A good bowler should be able to tell if their ball is rotating the same way it always has.
Clean your ball if the rotation is not the same.
Also important is your foot work.....are you properly balanced at the foul line....proper foot work is key .
Mental reasons can also put you in a slump......stop thinking about it and just have fun.
Let the ball flow free.
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
Tim Minton 225, 231, 230, 686, Rick Lake 238, 255, 245, 738, Dan Ricco 226, Jason Jones Jr. 236, Michael Travis 244, Paul Durland 248, 603, Vinnie Collura 225, 246, 693, Donnie Durland 225, 238, 678, James VanAken 247, 228, 659, Arthur Stevens 629, Lloyd Bridges 647, Robert Feeney Jr. 233, Robert Feeney 266, 657, Bobby Cooper 247, 631, Jody Farquhar 248, 632, Josh Strang 236, 244, 228, 708, Pedro Agapito III a 259, 270, 232, 761, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 637, Walt Edwards 248, 603, Michael Scuderi 226, 234, 628, Keith Smith 240, 655, Gary North 605, Charlie Tuttle 228, 640, Dave Graham 236, 645, Kenny Atkins 229, 630.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Kat Cronk 192, 195, 531, Eddie Walsh 279, 253, 227, 759, Charlie Tuttle 237, 611, Joan Lake 203, 185, 565, Andrea Grossman 189, 183, 526, Rick Lake 635, Jason Jones Jr. 248, 279, 740, Pedro Agapito III a 245, 244, 686, Bob Yakin Jr. 247, 637, Trasey Barres 189, 209, 557, Larry Whipple 233, 632, Heather Dobell 180, John Hoffmann 235, 234, 634, Jim Shields 237, 672, Karen Martin 518, Christie Graham 184, Carena Collura 525, George Kelly 246, 226, 628, Debra Blackford 196, Cara Nicholson 212, 526.
Wednesday Men's
John Lopez 236, 620, Larry Whipple 238, 269, 703, David Graham 238, 638, Vincent DeGraw Sr. 244, 606, Daniel VanAken 605, John Fischer 238, 654, Jon Wilhelm 234, Charles Tuttle 245, 647, Kyle Matthews 232, 228, 682, Merrill Conner 258, 669, Pedro Agapito III a 628, Carlos Torres 257, 625, Robert Stewart 234, 602, John Hoffmann 232, 603, Gene Smith 237, Keith Smith 238, 249, 237, 724, Kevin Stackhouse 265, 231, 268, 764, Russell Bivins 232, 630.
Thursday Ladies
Pat Gibson 187, Debbie Polin 201, 182, Monica Lane 184, Dottie Cox 200, 236, Christine Kaiser 180, Joan Lake 193, Barbara Merton 180, Lisa Cartwright 185, 188, Liz Stubits 183.
Friday Mixed
Larry Berens 225, 629, Paul Berens 247, Vic Decker 248, Billy Dertinger 236, 618, Brandon Hinkley St. 236, Keith Smith 255, 234, 704, Kevin Stackhouse 280, 648, Charlie Tuttle 235, 251, 650, James VanAken 234, Larry Whipple 236, 641, Trasey Barres 180, 183, 190, 553, Lauren Blume 210, Cathy Carpenter 191, 515, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 182, 187, 548, Katie Hacker 212, 202, 586, Joan Lake 190, 528, Linda Schaefer 202, 507, Chris Seidler 206, 527, Loretta VanAken 185, 507.
Callicoon Kristal Lanes
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Maureen Schlott 169, Joyce Brooks 159, Darlene Mantzourate 161, 150, Eileen Mershon 155, Charlene Meola 162, 160, Opal Hocker 162, Sue Naughton 160, Lillian Zieres 159, 155, Debbie Loughrey 187, 180, 170, 537, Robin Lucky 183, 188, 516, Rebecca Rhodes 175, 183, 501, Pat Peters 157, Barbara Pingel 156, Judy Mohn 167, Mardette Wilcox 157, Ruth Kritzer 159, Heather Puerschner 195, Kristin Emmett 151.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Dean Shattuck 193, 233, 203, 629, Russ Keesler 213, 191, 204, 608, Chris Berner 189, Ed Leroy 201, Sami Markao 190, 183, Mark Schriber 186, Kory Keesler 187, 212, 214, 613, Gregg Burton 195, 198, Corey Hornicek 188, Kurt Buddenhagen 214, 202, 222, 638, Troy Paruki 191, 211, Mike Sorge 185, 190, 198, Jim Kautz 190, 217, Mike Gieger 181, 197, Jeff Neidert 186, 191, Gary Maas 211, 185, Brian Starr 186, 213, 256, 655, Wally Warren 193, 180, Albert Tyles 195, Buddy Romney 200, 197, Dale Steffens 191.
Wednesday Men's
Randy Fischer 224, 180, Mike Aumick 183, Bobbie Fix Jr. 189, 182, John Kline 182, 197, 197, Rich Thony 200, Tim Sykes 204, 259, 221, 684, Brian Brustman 214, 180, Brian Kitson 213, Tom Gain 192, 207, 208, 607, Johnny Glassel 212, 191, 257, 660, Bobby Glassel 201, 216, 213, 630, Jack Diehl 186, 212, Mark Yewchuck 223, 222, 255, 700, Joel Turner 199, Bryan Swendson 190, Brandon Swendson 180, Roger Widmann 195.
Frank Cornacelli, left, a great ambassador for the sport of bowling, talks with two-handed Orange NSW Australian bowler Jason Belmonte and Livingston Manor bowler Shirley Townsend at a PBA tour event.
Ninety-three year-old Frank Cornicelli from Schenectady is well known in both the amateur bowling arena and by many professionals on the Professional Bowlers Tour.
We first met Frank some 10 years ago at the PBA Pro Tour stop in Cheektowaga, NY at the Thruway Lanes and immediately realized that this fine gentleman was a human encyclopedia with knowledge about every aspect within the sport of bowling.
We became good friends and always scheduled our agenda to meet at what use to be many pro tour stops in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey........but now with no pro tour stops on the East Coast we chat occasionally on the phone.
Having just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary and Frank's 93rd birthday one might expect that he and his 86-year-old wife Eunice just sit around home taking it easy but that's not the case here as Frank still bowls in his Senior League and his wife bowls in a morning ladies league.
In addition to bowling Frank serves as secretary of the league he bowls in and is the Schenectady Bowling Association lane inspector where he checks bowling centers to make sure they follow United States Bowling Association (USBC) rules for legal oil conditions.
"I've got to be the oldest guy in the world still doing this," said Cornicelli. "I've met several USBC officials and even the top guys from the PBA tour, and they don't know anyone older than me still doing this."
And out at any bowing event Frank is the guy with the huge grin, a wink and a handshake for everyone he meets in the local bowling circles and beyond.
Since their are no Professional Tours here in the East Frank treks out to many of the Eastern Regional Professionals in New York and New Jersey. When the PBA was in action any event within 500 miles found Frank Cornecelli in attendance.
"I know all the top-notch bowlers very well and Tommy Dulutz is my adopted grandson and Parker Bohn III now that he represents Brunswick and has stops in this area he always calls and we have lunch," Frank said.
Whenever Frank showed up at a PBA event he was always somebody's guest and was always given a VIP pass.
He's had the opportunity to meet and greet many Sullivan County bowlers who use to attend PBA Tour tournaments. He is so well known and liked by pro bowlers that somebody on the tour usually gives him a new bowling ball every year.
Bowling, along with his family and the game of golf, are Cornicelli's life passions and every year he coaxes one of the PBA members to be the guest speaker at the Schenectady Bowling Association banquet.
Bowling since the age of 18, he was a pinsetter back at the old VanVranken Lanes and was an excellent bowler in his day, averaging in the 190's back when a 200 average was achieved only by professionals.
Having been a league secretary for numerous bowling and golf leagues since 1950 Frank is one of the greatest people to have a conversation with.
The great sport of bowling is indeed fortunate to have Frank as their goodwill ambassador.
Ed's Outlook
The women Team USA for the World Tenpin Bowling Association World Women's Championships will be held December 5-14 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and bowling fans will be able to watch the action live from the Khalifa International Bowling Center on BOWL.com's Bowl TV.
Representing the United States will be Liz Johnson of Cheektowaga, NY, Stefanie Johnson of Grand Prarie, Texas, Kelly Kulick of Union, NJ, Shannon O'Keefe of O'Fallon, Illinois, Danielle McEwan of Stony Point, NY and Shannon Pluhowsky of Kettering, Ohio.
This tournament is the largest platform for a team event in the world.
The last World Women's Championships was held in 2013 in Henderson, Nevada and team USA will be looking to reclaim the coveted five-player title after falling to Korea in the title match.
Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores or tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even score your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip
By MIke Luongo
From time to time, even a good bowler will go through slumps.
A bowling slump is defined not as one bad night at the alley, but a series of bad nights. Some slumps last longer than others.
Bowling bad is just no fun.
Although you may not know what the reason for your slump .....a reason does exist.
There is something different you are doing physically or mentally that is affecting your game.
To pull yourself out of this slump, you must figure out what has changed. It is only once you have determined what has changed will get you back to your normal bowling self.
The first thing to take a close look at is your targets. Are you looking where you are airming the ball? Many bowlers eventually get too comfortable with their release and don't pay close attention to the target they are aiming at.
Stay focused on your target and you will find your scores returning to normal .
Next, take a close look at the rotation of your ball. A good bowler should be able to tell if their ball is rotating the same way it always has.
Clean your ball if the rotation is not the same.
Also important is your foot work.....are you properly balanced at the foul line....proper foot work is key .
Mental reasons can also put you in a slump......stop thinking about it and just have fun.
Let the ball flow free.
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
Tim Minton 225, 231, 230, 686, Rick Lake 238, 255, 245, 738, Dan Ricco 226, Jason Jones Jr. 236, Michael Travis 244, Paul Durland 248, 603, Vinnie Collura 225, 246, 693, Donnie Durland 225, 238, 678, James VanAken 247, 228, 659, Arthur Stevens 629, Lloyd Bridges 647, Robert Feeney Jr. 233, Robert Feeney 266, 657, Bobby Cooper 247, 631, Jody Farquhar 248, 632, Josh Strang 236, 244, 228, 708, Pedro Agapito III a 259, 270, 232, 761, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 637, Walt Edwards 248, 603, Michael Scuderi 226, 234, 628, Keith Smith 240, 655, Gary North 605, Charlie Tuttle 228, 640, Dave Graham 236, 645, Kenny Atkins 229, 630.
Tues. Mixed Firefighters
Kat Cronk 192, 195, 531, Eddie Walsh 279, 253, 227, 759, Charlie Tuttle 237, 611, Joan Lake 203, 185, 565, Andrea Grossman 189, 183, 526, Rick Lake 635, Jason Jones Jr. 248, 279, 740, Pedro Agapito III a 245, 244, 686, Bob Yakin Jr. 247, 637, Trasey Barres 189, 209, 557, Larry Whipple 233, 632, Heather Dobell 180, John Hoffmann 235, 234, 634, Jim Shields 237, 672, Karen Martin 518, Christie Graham 184, Carena Collura 525, George Kelly 246, 226, 628, Debra Blackford 196, Cara Nicholson 212, 526.
Wednesday Men's
John Lopez 236, 620, Larry Whipple 238, 269, 703, David Graham 238, 638, Vincent DeGraw Sr. 244, 606, Daniel VanAken 605, John Fischer 238, 654, Jon Wilhelm 234, Charles Tuttle 245, 647, Kyle Matthews 232, 228, 682, Merrill Conner 258, 669, Pedro Agapito III a 628, Carlos Torres 257, 625, Robert Stewart 234, 602, John Hoffmann 232, 603, Gene Smith 237, Keith Smith 238, 249, 237, 724, Kevin Stackhouse 265, 231, 268, 764, Russell Bivins 232, 630.
Thursday Ladies
Pat Gibson 187, Debbie Polin 201, 182, Monica Lane 184, Dottie Cox 200, 236, Christine Kaiser 180, Joan Lake 193, Barbara Merton 180, Lisa Cartwright 185, 188, Liz Stubits 183.
Friday Mixed
Larry Berens 225, 629, Paul Berens 247, Vic Decker 248, Billy Dertinger 236, 618, Brandon Hinkley St. 236, Keith Smith 255, 234, 704, Kevin Stackhouse 280, 648, Charlie Tuttle 235, 251, 650, James VanAken 234, Larry Whipple 236, 641, Trasey Barres 180, 183, 190, 553, Lauren Blume 210, Cathy Carpenter 191, 515, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 182, 187, 548, Katie Hacker 212, 202, 586, Joan Lake 190, 528, Linda Schaefer 202, 507, Chris Seidler 206, 527, Loretta VanAken 185, 507.
Callicoon Kristal Lanes
Mon. Hortonville Ladies
Maureen Schlott 169, Joyce Brooks 159, Darlene Mantzourate 161, 150, Eileen Mershon 155, Charlene Meola 162, 160, Opal Hocker 162, Sue Naughton 160, Lillian Zieres 159, 155, Debbie Loughrey 187, 180, 170, 537, Robin Lucky 183, 188, 516, Rebecca Rhodes 175, 183, 501, Pat Peters 157, Barbara Pingel 156, Judy Mohn 167, Mardette Wilcox 157, Ruth Kritzer 159, Heather Puerschner 195, Kristin Emmett 151.
Tues. Del. Valley Men's
Dean Shattuck 193, 233, 203, 629, Russ Keesler 213, 191, 204, 608, Chris Berner 189, Ed Leroy 201, Sami Markao 190, 183, Mark Schriber 186, Kory Keesler 187, 212, 214, 613, Gregg Burton 195, 198, Corey Hornicek 188, Kurt Buddenhagen 214, 202, 222, 638, Troy Paruki 191, 211, Mike Sorge 185, 190, 198, Jim Kautz 190, 217, Mike Gieger 181, 197, Jeff Neidert 186, 191, Gary Maas 211, 185, Brian Starr 186, 213, 256, 655, Wally Warren 193, 180, Albert Tyles 195, Buddy Romney 200, 197, Dale Steffens 191.
Wednesday Men's
Randy Fischer 224, 180, Mike Aumick 183, Bobbie Fix Jr. 189, 182, John Kline 182, 197, 197, Rich Thony 200, Tim Sykes 204, 259, 221, 684, Brian Brustman 214, 180, Brian Kitson 213, Tom Gain 192, 207, 208, 607, Johnny Glassel 212, 191, 257, 660, Bobby Glassel 201, 216, 213, 630, Jack Diehl 186, 212, Mark Yewchuck 223, 222, 255, 700, Joel Turner 199, Bryan Swendson 190, Brandon Swendson 180, Roger Widmann 195.
Frank Cornacelli, left, a great ambassador for the sport of bowling, talks with two-handed Orange NSW Australian bowler Jason Belmonte and Livingston Manor bowler Shirley Townsend at a PBA tour event.
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