BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN

   Bowling Sponsored NASCAR Ford

  GoBowling.com returned to Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) this past weekend and adorned the No. 9 Ford Fusion driven by Sam Hornish Jr. during the NASCAR Spring Cup Series race at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway Nov. 15. 
  "Our longstanding partnership with RPM is a testament to how 'The King' Richard Petty and his entire staff and teams have embraced our sport," John Harbuck, President of Strike Ten  Entertainment said.
  "Racing is their business but bowling is  truly a pastime that the RPM family and friends enjoy and Sam in No. 9 is a championship race car drivers and he's an accomplished bowler carrying a 200-plus bowling average which is pretty darn good," Harbuck noted.
  Richard Petty, co-owner, Richard Petty Motorsports noted, "you really can't find a better family sport than bowling as it's a sport anyone can do and enjoy and we're just helping everyone know where to go to learn more and that's at www.GoBowling.com."
  Bowling is also a favorite pastime among the Hornish family, which brings their family together in a fun competitive environment.
  Hornish said, "it was great to have www.GoBowling.com back on the car in Phoenix as they are a fun sponsor ro have at the racetrack with us."
  "The website provides a great resouce for NASCAR fans, young and old, or novice or expert, to find everything they needs to know in regards to bowling. I enjoy bowling, so it's been a great partnership for my family and me," Harnish added.
  GoBowling.com is the online hub to visit and learn more about the 2,100 plus bowling centers around the country. It's also the website to learn about promotional offers, bowling tips and more.
  RPM and Strike Ten Entertainment, owners of GoBowling.com have been partners since 2013.

   Ed's Outlook

  Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts is working hard for his newest challenge as a professional athlete.
  He is now practicing as he begins preparing for his debut in the GEICO Professional Bowlers Association World Series of Bowling VII, presented by Silver Legacy and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Bureau in Reno, Nev. December 7-19.
  Betts returned to his home in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday October 5, the day after his highly-successful season with the Boston Red Sox ended.....and that evening a supply of new bowling balls was delivered to his house.
  For the past month, the 23-year-old Red Sox outfielder has been preparing himself for his next athletic challenge....competing for the first time against a field of more than 200 of the world's best bowlers and hoping to make a "cut" in the sport's most complex environment.
  "I've been bowling for a long time and the opportunity to bowl against the guys I've watched on TV on Sundays for all these years is going to be an amazing experience," Betts said.
  Betts biggest challenge will be getting use to the PBA animal patters on the lanes where he will have to learn how to adjust.
  Betts will be using Ebonite bowling equipment.
  Maybe the most important thing about Betts as he prepares to enter a world he's never exprienced before is that he's realistic about it. While he divides his time in off-season training for the 2016 major league baseball season, he knows he has a lot to learn about competing at the highest level of bowling.
  It will be interesting watching Betts compete in an arena differently shaped than a baseball diamond.

 Honor Scores

  This week we add a new feature to Bowling Highlights as the 2015-16 fall league season enters its ninth week.
  Honor scores will highlight weekly local league men's bowlers who score 290 single games and 800 or above series and ladies individual game scores of 225 or above and 600 or above series.
  This week honors go to Donnie Durland with a 300 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes and to Pedro Agapito III with a 296 and a 802 in the Monday Men's league and a 300 in the Wednesday Men's league.

  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 845-439-8177-845-866-0333, 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

  Bowling with the right ball will dramatically improve your scores and consistency.
  You may want to consult your local pro shop or bowling center.
  Find you ideal ball weight....some say your ball should be approximately 10% of your body weight...up to a maximum 16 pounds.
  Never use a ball too heavy just because you feel you should. The real ideal ball weight is the heaviest ball you can comfortably throw.
  Now for the cover stock, there are four types, polyester, urethane, reactive resin and particle.
  Once you decide the weight and cover stock you should ask you local pro show to show and explain the bowling equipment he has for sale...... the pro should help in getting you the right ball for your game.
 Get the pro shop to measure your hand and have the ball drilled specifically to your hand which then gives you more control and also significantly decreases the risk of injury.
  Be patient with the new ball, practice and your new ball will prove to be infinitely more comfortable and controllable than a house ball.
  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)

  Beechwood Lanes

   Monday Ladies

  Beth Schumacher 163, Tracy Puerschner 168, Jamie Bertholf 177, Janet Bertholf 151, Diane Staves 166, Diane Conroy 156, Lois Erdman 158, Barbara Cady 157, Julie Yewchuck 161, 158.

 Kiamesha Lanes

 Monday Men's

  Tim Minton 632, Eddie Lake 247, 247, 277, 771, Rick Lake 242, 227, 258, 727, Rob Sze 610, Mike Weiner 232, Michael Travis 256, 650, Jaryl Scott 264, 665, Paul Durland 607, Vinnie Collura 226, 235, 646, Donnie Durland 237, 300, 744, Tom Belgiovene 241, 660, Rudy Belanchia 234, 655, James VanAken 227, 624, Robert Feeney Jr. 267, Ryan Feeney 243, 610, Robert Feeney Sr. 247, 278, 710, Jody Farquahar 226, 637, Al Caycho 255, 615, Justin Holland 256, 245, 701, Pedro Agapito III a 255, 296, 251, 802, Tim Totten 633, Kevin Stackhouse 225, Ronald Totten 232, 232, 668, Vinny Scuderi 235, 613, Frank Scuderi 231, 243, 683, Keith Smith 225, Charlie Tuttle 230, 227, 672, Dave Graham 225, 239, 641, Larry Whipple 268, 657.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Jen Cronk 161, Kat Cronk 164, 172, Linda Schaefer 166, Andrea Grossman 163, 199, 513, Mary Lee Williams 177, 197, 160, 534, Wendy Swan 179, 160, Pedro Agapito III a 231, 648, Eddie Lake 257, 256, 279, 792, John Hoffmann 255, 684, Patti Meade 185, Karen Martin 168, Charles Stackhouse 242, Keith Smith 242, 629, Bob Yakin Jr. 269, 626, Trasey Barres 199, 186, 542, Larry Whipple 611, Heather Dobell 186, 177, 515, Patty Whipple 184, Christie Graham 165, 188, Carena Collura 167, 202, Debra Blackford 180, 178, 512, Barbara Rustic 189, 500, Cara Nicholson 199, 200, 547.

Wednesday Men's

  John Lopez 238, 610, Larry Whipple 259, 657, Richard Bradford 628, Ryan Lepke 602, Tom Belgiovene 235, 625, Steve Belgiovene 259, 660, John Fischer 228, 611, Jon Wilhelm 621, Charlie Tuttle 279, 279, 237, 795, Kyle Matthews 257, 640, Merrill Conner 266, 705, Pedro Agapito III a 300, 256, 749. Carlos Torres 236, 619, John Hoffmann 238, Keith Smith 225, 258, 675, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 666, Mark Carman Jr. 235, 625, Russell Bivins 277, 674.

Thursday Ladies

  J Wright 182, Sarah Durland 205, Debbie Polin 203, 218, Megan Gilmour 193, Mary Jane Conklin 186, Joan Lake 204, Kelly Shattuck 193, Trasey Barres 191, Patty Whipple 188, Tabatha Smith 191, 184, Shirley Bowens 184, 202, Dottie Cox 188, Audrey Wollards 215, Cindy Short 183, Tricia Tuttle 181, Cara Nicholson 182, 192, Lisa Cartwright 181, Liz Burgio 189.

Friday Mixed

  Larry Berens 225, Billy Dertinger 621, Dave Graham 245, 234, 662, Brandon Hinkley Sr. 235, Ryan Lepke 613, Keith Smith 236, 645, Kevin Stackhouse 225, 225, 609, Charlie Tuttle 242, 234, 666, James VanAken 242, 254, 699, Trasey Barres 189, 225, 553, Julie Chen 193, 509, Nicole Dertinger 186, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 187, 211, 569, Katie Hacker 189, Joan Lake 198, 514, Loretta VanAken 193, 504.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Mon. Hortonville Ladies 

  Marty Bogdanowitz 162, Darlene Mantzourate 165, Kirsten Sherwood 167, Charlene Meola 155, Sue Naughton 171, 160, Kelly Gombita 150, 156, Lillian Zieres 168, 185, 191, 544, Robin Lucky 187, Pat Peters 171, Rebecca Rhodes 179, Judy Mohn 150, 158, Dee Dee Schrader 154, Heidi Bauer 170, 150, 178, Mardette Wilcox 160, 157.

Tues. Del. Valley Men's                    

  Ed Leroy 187, Mark Schriber 195, Kory Keesler 205, 206, Russ Keesler 200, 183, Bob Cady 203, 180, 183, Chris Marston 205, Joey Meyer 212, Troy Paruki 188, Mike Sorge 211, 200, Jim Kautz 189, Eugene Fulton 180, Mike Geiger 210, 209, Jonathan Heinle 212, Wally Warren 191, Albert Tyles 195, Dale Steffens 216.

Wednesday Men's

  Randy Fischer 225, 182, Rich Leaden 200, Mike Aumick 204, Bobby Fix Jr. 184, 236, Brian Brustman 182, 202, John Kline 198, 190, Rich Thony 194, Tom Gain 233, Rich Franke 193, Bobby Glassel 190, John Diehl 191, Matt Hubert 182, Jack Diehl 226, 223, 228, 677, Alby Thony 194, 188, 186, Mark Yewchuck 214, Joel Turner 196, Brandon Swendson 209, Roger Widmann 193.