August 8 - 14, 2012 Sports Reporter
August 8 - 14, 2012 Sports Reporter
August 8 - 14, 2012 Sports Reporter
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Vol. 73 No.23 August 8 - 14, 2012 50 cents
Scott Newell Wins $10,000 Prize in PBA East Region Appletree Classic
By Russ Mills - PBA MIDDLETOWN, Del. Scott Newell of Deland, Fla. defeated Rick Graham of Lancaster, Pa., 194165, to win the $10,000 first prize in the Professional Bowlers Association East Region Appletree Classic at Mid-County Lanes last week. Newell, who posted a 9-3 match play record, earned the top position for the stepladder finals by 84 pins when he defeated Graham, 267-198, in the position round match. The win was Newells fourth career PBA regional title. He earned his first PBA Tour title in Columbus, Ohio, in February. Newells $10,000 prize matched Rita Justice, the largest payoff in PBA East Region history, equaling the prize Scott Newell. earned in the same event last year by Dick Allen of Columbia, S.C. The tournament, sponsored by Appletree Answering Service for the second season, drew a field of 148 participants. Graham, who defeated last years runner-up Brad Angelo of Lockport, N.Y., 226-190, in the semifinal match, earned $5,400. Angelo earned $2,800 for his third place finish while Ryan Shafer of Horseheads, N.Y. earned $2,000 fourth place money after losing the opening match 231-190. Other cashers in the event were fifth place Bill ONeill, Southampton, Pa., 5-6-1, 4,485, good for a $1,600 payday followed by: Chris Monroy, Holden, Mass., 6-5-1, 4,475, $1,300; Lee Vanderhoef, Greenville, S.C., 9-3, 4,474, $1,200; John Szczerbinski, North Tonawanda, N.Y., 8-4, 4,465,
Jackson 269-258-248 for a 694 set, Travis Komar 269-243-237749. Paul Tottorci 268-237-660. Ken Lee 267, Mike Barone 267, Bret Contreras 259, Louis Rondon 236, Austin Masser 234, Sarah Chirichella 229-200 and Vicky Kowal 200.
Jonathan Leone, Pete Schultz 299, Billy DeCicco 296 At Coram Country Lanes
CORAM, NY - Jonathan Leone blasted a near perfect 299 game while rolling in the Thursday Night Perfect Fit Quads at Coram Country Lanes and Pete Schultz also posted a 299 game while Dave Sherwin hit 278 in the Friday Night Trios. Billy DeCicco also came close to perfection when he left four on the last ball to tally a 296 game when contesting in the Monday Junior/Adult league.
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Remembering
Earl
When famed artist LeRoy Neiman was commissioned to do a painting for the International Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum, he and Frank Esposito selected Earl Anthony as the focal point. They felt that Anthony in action captured the meaning, muscle, and nuances of the sport. They were right. On and off the lanes, Anthony conveyed what bowling was and should be about. When Anthony died at age 63, bowling lost a legend, and many of us lost a good friend. Anthony could have a little record book of his own. He had the most pro tour titles, 41, and 10 or more of them were majors, according to varying definitions of majors. He won titles in 14 consecutive years, was Bowler and Player of the Year six times, named Bowler of the 1970s and the best of the century. He was elected to bowling's highest honors, the ABC and PBA Halls of Fame, the first year he was eligible, and has been honored by many groups in many ways for many reasons for many years. Many of his records have or will be broken. But never to be erased are the facts that he was the first pro bowler to win $100,000 in a single year, 1975, when first place prizes were as low as $3,000, and was the first to crack a million dollars in career earnings, in 1982. His ultimate honor came when he was selected greatest PBA player. I worked hard on my game. Said Anthony. "I always wanted to be the best and was always proud when I won or came up with a record. Records are made to be broken but it's nice to know you were the first to do certain things better than your peers. I've always been competitive and if I'm going to do something, I do my best or not at all. As Harry Golden, former PBA tournament director, who witnessed most of Anthony's wins, noted, "Earl was one of those fierce competitors who did not like to lose at anything to anybody." It all wasn't as easy as Anthony made it look. After a promising baseball career was cut short at 21 because of injuries, he turned more to bowling. From the time he was 10 Earl had dreamed of being a top pitcher, and he came so close, clocked as high as throwing 95 miles an hour. He failed in his first outings as a pro, but returned to his Tacoma, Wash. home area, fine tuned his athletic talent, and came back big. Yet, he was 31 when he won his first title in 1970, an age when most athletes are on their way down. When Anthony began to gain notice it was almost as much for his unfashionable crew-cut hair, glasses, and quiet demeanor as it was for his pin toppling. But he was not to be denied. He won titles of every kind With his PBA tour and other national telecasts he was on the living room screen some 200 times, meaning he was seen full face and figure for from half an hour to an hour and a half. It made him a familiar personality wherever he went. His bowling talent, once established, was universally praised. "He is an awesome machine." wrote Hall of Fame writer Dick Evans. Bowling great Marshall Holman said, "He was just about the best at everything. And famed coach John Jowdy echoed that sentiment, "He was among the best in every part of the sport, and if he was having problems with any part of his game, he knew how to work out of it." "It is beyond belief that any bowler could be better." said Steve James, ABC Hall of Fame secretary. Gary Mage, a former doubles partner, said, "He was always a thinker. He checked himself out like a pilot before takeoff. He was so thorough he could almost predict every shot." Though he suffered a major heart attack in 1970 he came back less than a year later and went on to score major wins in regular and
senior competition. Until his death he remained in bowling as a TV commentator, bowling proprietor and involved in a number of bowling enterprises. He has received the highest praise from everyone in TV he ever worked with, including broadcasting's best, Chris Schenkel, Denny Schreiner and Jay Randolph. No man gave more of his time, effort, prestige and finances to such causes as the Hall of Fame, veterans, children and charities too numerous to mention. As ABC president Tom De Chalus said, "His contributions to the ABC and to bowling can never be fully measured and appreciated." I worked closely with Anthony on a number of projects, including an annual bowling fans guide, telecasts and videos, and had the honor of being his PBA Hall of Fame presenter. Whether it was in a bowling center, TV studio, veteran's hospital, hotel restaurant, airport or shopping center, he never refused an autograph request. He signed on pictures, scraps of paper, hats, shoes, bags, and every item of clothing. And he often added a little pleasant chatter. Almost always, after every autograph he thanked those who asked. At the BPAA Bowl Expo in Las Vegas Anthony was a featured host at one of the booths and the lines were long all day, varied assortment of signature seekers. It was the same old Earl, smiling, talkative, a perfect people's person, and he never failed to say thanks. He will always be revered as the Earl who became the King of his sport.
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AT WALLINGTON LANES
By Gloria Volpe
Glorias Anyway Doubles Kenny Lee came up with the high game of the evening with his 278, 266, 237 689. and of course Kevin (Tito) Jackson 268,237,664 Steve Mocarski 277,245,702 Paul Tortorici 247, 244,749, Travis Komar, 243 640 Paul Nydam, Our Own Nick Mancini 243 and Dominick Mancini 242, Bret Contreras 238, Chris Briamonte,237, Vicky Kowal 206. Tuesday Anyway Foursome Tom Twist came up with the high game of the night with his 268,245,216, 729, Spike Ianneillo, Mike Letiza, 262,703, Doug Weiler 240, Al Luzzi 238, 234, 662, Shannon Kelly was on fire with her 236,214,205,655. Angelo Polito 227. Tuesday Trios Gianvito Clavelli had two nice 258,257, Adam Strand 245, Matt Donders 224, Ray Appelt, Gonzalo, Rodriguez 214, Ryan Appelt, 217, Ryan Appelt 213,Cindy Hastie 200. Summer Srs Don French 200, Genevieve Worotnik 213.181, Lee Donat 212, Arlene Tom 191, Joe Bev 190,Art Clayton 189, Frank Rano 186
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AT FARMINGDALE LANES
Marc Bieler 737
FARMINGDALE, NY Marc Bieler led the scoring in the Pros Shot Challenge League firing games of 235-278-224 for a high series of 737. Joe Costanzo rolled 265, Dan Brazezicke 259-213-257-729, Dan Levin 258-223, Joe R. Mele 257, Adam Chase 254, Eugene Neal 223-245-244-712, Ralph Ehrlich 237-234, and Chris Liotta 237. In the Skydive Fun Doubles League firing a high game of 221, Casey Sparacio 211 and Adam Burgas 201.
Ed Mencarelli 684
FARMINGDALE, NY Ed Mencarelli topped the scoring in the Wednesday Adult/Junior League firing games of 279-220 for a high series of 684. Paul Kraus rolled 257-636, Michael Berardino 256-681, Bruce Markland 234-230-611, Joseph Angelone 234-233-635, and Mark Testa 228.
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Matthew Manenty 782
HOPELAWN, NJ Matthew Manenty was lead bowler in the Monday Main Event League tossing games of 290-279-213 for a session high series of 782. Bill Daunno rolled 268-248254-770, Jackie Mintz 222-235234, 691, CJ Galloza 244-258677, Eric Oppenheimer 204-279666, Daniel Knopf 245-231-658, and Kelly Daunno 236.