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MADISON, NJ – Lies’l Apgar
Lloyd Deguzman, 24, Morris Plains, saw his first 300 game, this in the topped the scoring in the Ladies
Tenpinners League. He has only been bowling for nearly five years. On a Trio blasting a high game of 278
194 average, he rolled 212, 246 and then 300. “I was calm for the first ball and a session high series of 782.
in the tenth frame, but after that I couldn’t even think,” he said. “My team Elaine Wilson shot 243-608, and
mate and I had been talking about games we like to play, so he told me to Cindy Heinemeyer 217.
think about games. Before the 12th shot I was sweating. It was nerve- Victor Petra 288 Idle Bowling thoughts. ...You can't help but look for-
wracking. So I thought about the song ‘Look at Me Now’ by Chris Brown. MADISON, NJ- Victor Petra led ward to the series of tourna-
I even started bobbing my head.” It worked. the scoring in the Livingston ...Over the years I've had the ments coming up in the fall in
Lloyd got interested in bowling when watching his father, Francis, who Business Men’s League firing a pleasure of presenting many some exotic world sites supplied
was on hand for his son’s big game. He would like to someday post an 800 high game of 288. awards and honors---to tiny tots by the cooperation of the host
series. Meanwhile, his highest series was 758, bowled along with his 300 Larry Farrell shot 259, Steve and to history's greats from areas by the World Tenpin
game. Lloyd is attending Rider University, working toward his MBA. Payne 258-663, Billy Piccola 692, every area of bowling. And I've Bowling Association and the
Rich Schwager, 69, posted his first 300 game in the West Morris Men’s and Mike Ramos 675. also been on the receiving end, PBA. The gap between top pros
League. He rolled 300-216-204 for a 720 series, besting his previous high In the Chatham Collisionettes the most recent coming when the and so called top amateurs nar-
game of 299. Fighting nerves on his last shot, the ball went “Brooklyn” but League Alice Bednarik shot 212- Professional Bowlers Association rows more each year and it seems
carried all ten anyway. 616, and Jodi Belli 203. named the press room at the as though there are less and less
Schwager started bowling at age 16 in Flushing, New York, in 1957
through 1977 and left the game for about 25 years. He returned in 2002 and D. Pridham 288-739 richest pro tourney ever after me restrictions as to who can bowl
MADISON, NJ- Dan Pridham led and that unique honor will be and where and when they can
has enjoyed the bowling since.
the scoring in the MC Police & continued at future press rooms bowl.
In March of 2009 he had quadruple bypass surgery. He had been under
Fire League firing a high game of at future pro presentations.
cardiac care as a result of angina in 1983, and was on pharmaceuticals,
288 and a high series of 739. I thank the officials of the PBA, ...I still can't erase the sight of a
exercise, diet and had stopped smoking. But when he felt tightness in his
Joe Marchese hit 259-690, Tony present and past, for the citation diehard bowler pulling up to a
chest during an exercise session he suspected a problem, and found him-
Romano 257, and Frank and thank every bowler who ever tournament site in a $500 car,
self at Morristown Memorial Hospital in the cardiac unit. That didn’t stop
Zimmerman 202. rolled a bowling ball and every and the unloading $3,000 worth
him from coming back to bowling as soon as he could after cardiac rehab.
In the Pharma Plus League Ron person in any was associated of bowling equipment.
“I previously had knee surgery and the recovery from that was longer and
Kaeprenik shot 265-677, Don with one of the true American
more painful.”
Miller 245-657, Bill Bianchi 233, sports. ...In a recent stint on TV during
Calendar:
and Joe Jagiello 637. It was Will Rogers, or was it a pro telecast John Petraglia sat
Sunday, April 3, 6 p.m.: Rockaway Lanes is hosting a win-a-spot for the
Mark Twain, who noted that he in as a guest commentator and as
PBA Eastern Regional Tournament to be held April 16 and 17. Entry fee is Dave Krivak 729 never met a man he didn't like. I usual did an interesting and
$80. For more information contact Rockaway Lanes at 973-627-5800 or go MADISON, NJ – Dave Krivak won't go that far but I will say informative job. No surprise
to RockawayLanes.com or follow them on Facebook. paced the scoring in the that I never met someone in there. Petraglia was one of the
Friday, April 15: Adult and Junior pro-ams, Rockaway Lanes. Bowl with Wednesday Trio League firing a bowling that I didn't like some- early color men on early ESPN
our outstanding regional pro bowlers. Entry fee for the adult division, to be 258 game for a high series of 729. thing about. telecasts and quickly showed he
held at 8 p.m., is $75, and for juniors, to be held at 5:30 p.m. is $45. Call Trevor Bogert hit 267, Aaron Through bowling I have trav- has a grasp of every situation.
the center for more information or e-mail to: Mgrrockawaylanes@aol.com. Marrella and Marty Garcia 256, eled more than three million
Saturday, May 14: Morris County USBC WBA Annual Spring Meeting Oren Warter 680, and Tony Ferlise miles, visited every state, and ...There's always a big buzz
and 8-pin no-tap tournament, Hanover Lanes, 119 Route 10, East Hanover. 677. places such as Las Vegas and when star pros blow what is con-
You must attend the meeting to bowl in the tournament. Fee is only $20 to In the Tuesday Doubles League Reno more than 150 times, sidered an easy spare conversion.
enter the fun tournament after the business meeting and enjoy a full lunch. Dave Hanft hit 239-664, Andre delved into the history of the Too many average bowlers, and
For meeting and lunch only or meeting and bowling only, it is $10. Voice Stephens 247-629, and Tony sport, learning about the roles of some good ones too, have trouble
your opinion and express them with your votes at the meeting. For further Ferlise 232. women, minorities, bowling com- in building confidence in shoot-
information, call 973-884-7223 or 973-463-0499. Advance registration is
required. Entries close May 5.
Russ Kyzima 279 munications and halls of fame. ing at single pin spares---espe-
MADISON, NJ- In the CMIL Writing, broadcasting, speak- cially the 10 pin for righties and
Friday-Sunday, July 15-17: The Eleventh Annual Pro Image Bowling
League Russ Kyzima shot 279, ing, serving on special commit- 7 pin for lefties. Heed the advice
Camp with classroom, on-lane instruction, and personalized computer analy-
Vinnie Pagnotta 729, and Jennifer tees (18 hall of fame committees- of top spare shooters who-say,
sis. For more information contact Pro Image Bowling at 973-625-5554.
Dunklin 226-633. --named to 12) being involved in "On single pin spares, roll the
major innovations to and for the ball faster, and straighter.".
Sports Reporter
Tom Lulewicz 279
sport that provide endless fodder
MADISON, NJ – Tom Lulewicz
for all bowling involvements. ...There is no bowling crisis
shot 279, Mike Artz and Joey
The goal always is to just do major or minor to which bowling
Editor/Publisher - Dan McDonough Parisi 268, Anthony Parisi 740,
everything a little better than it will not respond to with a meet-
and Kyle McKissock 735 in the
Pat McDonough - 1967-1996 has been done. ing or seminar.
Friday Classic League.
Much of that starts in a press
Circulation Manager Editorial Assistant In another session Lies’l Apgar
room that may consist of a chair
Henry Allen Immaculatta D'Elia shot 268-738, Cindy Heinemeyer
and table in a secluded corner or
Contributing Writers 222-606, and Carol Grant 201.
an entire floor of the most
Chuck Pezzano George Faytok Joan Taylor Charles Wilfong 700 sophisticated equipment avail-
Al Smetana Larry Diebner John Jowdy MADISON, NJ – Charles Wilfong able. And the key factor always
Pat McDonough Vince Albrech Joe Rizzi blasted 277-700, Brandon will be you, the bowler.
For information regarding advertising, Schnindler 247, Bo Serillo 246-
subscriptions, or editorial content call: 685, and Scott West 675 in the
(201)865-5363 Thursday Mixed League.
In the Union Recreation League Remember......
Fax: (201) 865-6246 Member Kathy Sorrell shot 214. You never get a second chance
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