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Mike Scroggins Wins Pepsi Red, White and Blue Open Ed Casler Blasted 812
WICHITA, Kan. – Mike pair other than a few practice
Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, balls, so Scroggins had fresh con- In Gutterdusters at Holiday Bowl
flirted with a perfect finish, but ditions which meant better odds OAKLAND, NJ – Ed Casler Higgins 694, John Ellicott 648,
settled for an easy victory in win- his ball would finish hard and topped the scoring in the Sunday and Steve Galik 645.
ning his seventh career carry strikes. Gutterdusters League at Holiday In the Saturday Junior-Majors
Professional Bowlers Association “I was glad to get off the pair I Bowl firing games of 279, 278 and League, Kyle Landau blasted 247-
Tour title in the Pepsi Red, White was on,” Scroggins said. “The 259 for an impressive high series 708, Tim Scott 257-680, Kevin
and Blue Open presented by the back ends got so tight, we had no of 812. Macchia 259-658, and Joe
United States Bowling Congress carry at all. Then we got a little Brian Scott shot 278-731, Brian Saccomanno 648.
at Northrock Lanes. practice on the right pair and I
Scroggins ruined 42-year-old
rookie Wayne Garber’s bid for his
never missed the pocket, so I felt
pretty good. And I got some lucky
Bill Larsen 300-801 at Majestic
first PBA Tour title, 278-229, to strikes along the way.” HOPELAWN, NJ – Bill Larsen’s game with games of 288 and 213.
conclude the highest scoring tour- Despite his runner-up finish, 300 game and 801series earned John Baginsky rolled 200-255-
Mike Scroggins top honors in the Knights of 258-713, Bob Banko 244-223-
nament in PBA history. Garber had the tournament of his life.
Scroggins, who struggled in two format used in the Red, White and “I’ve bowled for local titles, but this Columbus League at Majestic 244-711, Frank Grossi 234-213-
preliminary matches leading up to Blue Open finals, two pairs of was a lot different,” he confessed. Lanes he surrounded the perfect 638.
the title contest, started the cham- lanes were in use. Garber decided In the other first-round match,
pionship match with nine strikes to remain on the right pair of lanes Williams eliminated Michael Joe Gramiak Rolled 300
before leaving a 7 pin on his first where he had just defeated Machuga of Erie, Pa., 257-244, in his
shot in the 10th frame. He made Williams, rather than move to the PBA-record 171st television appear- In HS League at Jersey Lanes
the spare and left another 7 pin on left pair of lanes where Scroggins ance. LINDEN, NJ – Joe Gramiak blast- Warden 254, Danny DiPaola 248,
his fill ball. had left a steady stream of 7 pins The Pepsi Red, White and Blue ed a 300 game in the Union Greg Budis 245, Jackie Lima 234-
Garber, making his first televi- in edging Mike Fagan of Open presented by the USBC was County High School League at 233, and Megan Turczynski 225-
sion appearance, earned his berth Patchogue, N.Y., 218-197, and conducted on three different lane Jersey Lanes. 222.
in the title match by upsetting then fellow left-hander Patrick conditioning patterns the USBC Jonathan Padilla shot 258, Sharif
PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Allen of Wesley Chapel, Fla., 227- plans to introduce on an optional
Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., 10-8,
in a one-ball, sudden-death roll-off
215, in his preliminary matches.
“My biggest mistake was choos-
basis to American league bowlers
in cooperation with the Bowling
Mike McCabe, Toby Vargas 300
after they had tied at 237-237 and
threw matching strikes in the first
ing that pair of lanes,” Garber said
later. “I threw four practice balls
Proprietors’ Association
America for the 2010-11 winter
of At North Arlington Bowl
NO. ARLINGTON, NJ – Mike with a 299 game followed by John
roll-off frame. As the highest rank- on the left pair and had no look at league season. Similar in concept
McCabe and Toby Vargas each LoGuidace 277-792, Rody
ing survivor in the ESPN finals, all, but if I could do it over, I’d to golf’s tee system, the USBC
blasted a 300 game in the Sunday Kemple 269-771, Anil Gajadar
Garber then had the right to select pick that pair.” Red condition was the most for-
Morning Trios League at North 267-761, Pete Honan 269-757,
which pair of lanes would be used Scroggins, the reigning U.S. giving pattern, the White condi-
Arlington Bowl-O-Drome. Jose Cabrera, Jr. 258-748,
for the championship match. Open champion, said a silent tion was a medium challenge and
Joey Kowalski took high series Anthony Buoanno 268-747, Javi
Normally, one pair of lanes is “yeah” to himself when Garber the Blue pattern – which was used
honors posting a 289 game on his Perez 255-740, and Jerrold
used for all TV matches, but announced his choice. No left- for the ESPN finals – was the most
way to tally an 812 set. Fredericks 258-727.
because of the unusual six-player handers had bowled on the right challenging.
John Ross came near perfection
Ray Perry, Al Terantino Roll Michelle Kane Crowned at Monmouth County Tourney
By George Faytok
First Career 300s at Hanover HOWELL, NJ - Michelle of Lanoka Harbor.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Ray 300 along with a 687 series.
Perry blasted 228, 256 and his first Other 700 series of the session (Spratford) Kane of Old Bridge Davis qualified second with a
career 300 game to tally the high were posted by Mike Potoski the reigning NJ State WBA five-game total of 1109 which
set of 784 while contesting in the rolling 727, Jay Hennicke 716, Queens champion has garnered included the tournament high
West Morris Men’s League at Paul Douvas 716, Steve Groece her first Queens title in game of 268, she then added a
Hanover Lanes. 708, and Joe Borowic 708. Monmouth County. Michelle 618 in the semis for a 1727 total
Al Terantino also shot his first earned the crown last week at to earn the number 1 seed in the
Howell Lanes to win the 37th finals.
Jason Pintus Rolled 300 Monmouth County Queens
Tourney.
Kane claimed the crown defeat-
ing Davis 202-186. Michelle won
In Middlesex County Classic Kane, after qualifying fourth
with a five-game total of 1037,
the top prize of $250 and also will
be representing Monmouth
At Majestic Lanes remained in fourth after the semi-
finals with a three-game 608 and
County at the National Queens
Tourney in El Paso, Texas this
HOPELAWN, NJ – Jason Pintus 254-756, Russell Bennett 268-
a 1645 total. April.
pitched a perfect game posting a 259-225-752, Ray Tomei 251- Michelle (Spratford) Kane
In the step ladder finals Thirty-three of the top women-
300 in the Middlesex County 263-236-750, Rich Nicholls 26-
Michelle defeated the 2009 156 and leading qualifier Jessica bowlers of Monmouth, Ocean
Classic League . 0236-245-741, and Joe Herber
Queens champion Cara Lukosius Worsley of Brick 244-203 to gain and Middlesex Counties partici-
Bob Balogh shot 212-269-280- 255-225-243-723.
of Brick 213-192, she then beat entry in the championship match pated in this event.
761, Glenn Mohr, Jr. 247-255-
Annie Orobano of Jackson 239- with tourney leader Sandy Davis
2 SPORTS REPORTER January 20 - 26, 2010
J o a n Ta y l o r ’s FINAL
Te n P i n R a p . . . . FRAME
This week I share with you the There have been many phone calls Jackie Dente
loss of a bowling center. While not and this weekend is full of meet- Bowling lost one of its best
in Morris County, Loyle Lane, ings. Not all of his bowlers want to with the recent passing of Jackie Idle bowling thoughts. seems like a big number,
Vineland, was scheduled to host travel far, especially in winter. Dente of Hackensack. One of the most realistic remember that over the years
the New Jersey USBC BA tourna- Roger reported that four or five Not only was she one of the quotes I've ever read came from more than 100 million bowlers
ment this year, but has sadly bowling centers have stepped up best bowlers on the lanes, empha- have rolled in sanctioned league
Marshall Holman when he was
burned to the ground. There is no to offer their facility for the sized by her election to the elected to the United States and tournament play.
roof, all equipment has been upcoming state tournament. Bergen County Women's Hall of Bowling Congress Hall of Fame. ...No matter what the promo-
destroyed, and league and state Details will follow in this column Fame, one of the top Halls in the "I'm very appreciative. It feels tion may be, every bowling pres-
tournament officials are scram- once a venue and dates are set. nation, but also because of her good to look back on the days entation should have as one of
bling for replacement venues. Meanwhile, the industry mourns dedicated service to the game, when I made my living as a its goals a way to increase
This 32-lane center, built in 1960, the loss of a hometown bowling being deeply involved in tourna- bowler. I was 35 when I was organized membership lists.
was loved by many (approximate- center and extends condolences to ments, charity events, association elected to the PBA Hall of Fame, ...People who cough never
ly 600 league bowlers), according the Loyle family. matters from local to national, but I was too busy being an seem to go to a doctor, they go to
to Roger Parkin, Association The results of the Morris County and such kind acts as always aggressive competitor to know banquets, concerts, church and
Manager for the Cumberland USBC BA 57th Annual Officers being available to help someone what it meant then." Said sit close to you at a major bowl-
County Bowling Association “I Doubles Tournament are in. in need, to help them with shop- Holman. ing tournament.
have been bowling there since I Leading the Scratch Division were ping, business and medical Holman, now 55, was known ...If you woke up after a fifty
was ten years old,” the 56-year-old Gregg Johannessen and Ken appointments when they needed as the “Medford Meteor” a com- year sleep and returned to bowl-
said. “I feel like I’ve lost a friend.” Vanderhoof with 1359 followed assistance. bination of his home town in ing, the first thing you would
He also worked at the center part- by Tony Vigiotti and Dan Jackie was a familiar figure at Oregon and for his fiery and notice is that everything has
time for 20 years. “I grew up with Alpaugh, 1312. Winners in the meetings, tournaments and every flashy performances on and off changed somewhat---except the
the family who owned it. John and Handicap Division were Liz gathering where bowlers were the lanes. He won 22 pro titles in excuses for poor bowling.
Charlie Loyle were the owners Christensen and Al Jones with present, made it a point to keep his career including biggies US ...Remember, you are never
and Charlie’s sons Chuck and 1081 net and 1447 gross, followed up with the technical side of the Open and Tournament of too bad to go into a bowling cen-
Mike ran the place. Their lives are by Vigiotti/Alpaugh with 1438 game as well as the history of the Champions twice. ter and practice---and yes ---
now in total chaos.” Parkin him- gross. High games were rolled by sport and its participants. He was a love him or hate him you are never too good to go into
self ran a 20-team league and is Ned Nardone, 289 and Denise Services after her death were type of character but always a bowling center and practice.
trying to place them elsewhere. Frey, 215. Dan Alpaugh had high private but there will be a special grabbed the spotlight with a sort ...Bill O'Neill was the PBA
The problem is that the closest men’s series at 744 and Denise memorial service honoring her of bad guy reputation for his Rookie of the Year in the 2005-
center is still 10 miles away, and Frey was high for the women with life, Sunday, February 2lst at 1:30 snarling facial grimaces and 06 season and he has moved his
the next one is 20 miles away. 593. p.m. at the Glen Rock often questionable body ges- game and his truly pro attitude
Community Church in Glen tures, all in full view of the mil- so much so quickly that you can
HY-WAY BOWL
Rock, N.J. lions of TV watchers, amazed, count on him as one of the can-
All bowlers have fond memo- amused and at times annoyed by didates for 2009-10 Bowler of
ries of Dente, and her talent on his talent and actions. the Year.
the lanes and her love for bowl- Some of my highlight moments ...High school and college ath-
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And a most welcome addition the decade it won't be much
Sports to any sports Hall. longer before he's bowler of the
…The addition of Holman, half century, and well up on the
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