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Tom Martino Honored by Scribes at

East Coast Bowling Centers ConventionOAKLAND, NJ Steve

DiMartino earned top honors in

the Coors Light Singles League at

Holiday Bowl when he postedgames of 238 and 279 before toss-

ing a twelve-bangger 300 for the

high series of 817.

Robert Mockenhaupt shot 729,

Efrem Goldman 709, and ChuckCoslet 277.

Robert Hultin 300 in Mixed

At South Levittown

Steve DiMartino 300-817 at

Holiday Bowl

NO. BRUNSWICK, NJ Jimmy

DeMarco fired twelve in a row for

a 300 game in while contesting in

the Middlesex County Major

League at Brunswick Zone

Carolier Lanes.

Dan Benovitz shot 261-268-215-

744, Ryan Friend 234-257-247-

738, Rob Kontra 235-258-238-

731, Rudy Johnson 246-237-246-

729, Scott Chryssikos 224-242-

259-725, Ray Smarsh 268-203-

246-717, Steve Szakacs 267-246-

711, Matt Hage 215-257-235-707,

and TJ Vangorden 211-258-232-

701.

LEVITTOWN, NY Robert

Hultin fired perfect with a 300

game in the Friday Prime Time

Mixed League at South Levittown

Lanes.

John Lennon shot 289-255-749,

John Publia 247, Kenny Sanders

245, Aris Sarantakos 244, and

Katherine Martinez 228.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Tom

Martino, proprietor of

Majestic Lanes, Hopelawn,

NJ, was awarded the William

Landgraf Memorial Award for

excellence during the

Metropolitan Bowling Writers

Association annual awards

luncheon, one of the many

highlights of the East Coast

Bowling Centers Convention

at Trumps Taj Mahal in

Atlantic City.

Martino first became a co-

proprietor in 1973 when he

operated Hill Lanes in Old

Bridge, NJ until the year 2000.

In 1991, he became co-propri-

etor of Majestic Lanes in

Hopelawn, NJ where he

remains today. His sons Tomand Anthony have recently joined

him as partners in Majestic

Lanes.

Prior to his bowling business

career, he worked as a cost

accountant for Beecham

Pharmaceuticals and as a public

accountant for the accounting

firm of Laventhal, Krekstein,

Horwath and Horwath in East

Brunswick, NJ. Tom holds a BA

in Accounting from St Peter's

College in Jersey City.

Martino is a quiet man, but

dont be fooled.

He is a true businessman and

very effectively involved on the

state and national levels of the

bowling industry. Having

served as New Jersey Bowling

Proprietors Association (BPA)

President for 5 years, North

Jersey BPA Vice President for

4 years, N.J. State Bowling

Council President for 4 years,

and N.J. State Bowling

Council Vice President for 10

years.

Tom is the Treasurer of the

Bowling Proprietors

Association of America

(BPAA) a position he has held

for the last three terms and

previously served as Director

from the Eastern Region on

BPAA's Board of Directors.

Tom serves on BPAA's

Audit, Nominating andMember Benefits committees.

Tom has been married to his

wife, Charlene, for 38 years.

They have four children, Stacey,

Tom, Danielle and Anthony and 2

grandchildren, Emma 6 and

Jordan 2. They are expecting

another grandson in January.

HOPELAWN, NJ Kevin Kopko

earned top honors in the Family

League at Majestic Lanes blasting

games of 300 and 215 for a high

series of 696.

Rocco Fortunato shot 231-221-

206-658, Sal Angotti 214-235-

640, and Jim Medoro 203-238-

621.

Kevin Kopko Hit 300 in Family

League at Majestic Lanes

Ron DeRoxtra photo

Tom Martino was presented the MBWA

William Landgraf award by the Dean of

bowling writers Chuck Pezzano.

Chris Ziesig and Robert Bader LIGBT ChampionsLEVITTOWN, NY - The

LIGBT crowned two new

champions; Chris Ziesig of

Hicksville, NY won the

scratch title and $1,000

while Robert Bader ofHoltsville, NY won the 210

& under handicap title and

$500. A total of 99 bowlers

competed for more than

$8,000 in prize money.

It was pretty evident

early on that Chris Ziesig

was going to have a good

day. Starting with a 279

first game and never look-

ing back. He was the 49 &

under squad leader which

seeded Chris directly into

the Championship Shootout. In his only game in the

finals Chris rolled a 257 and beat out the Senior

Champion, George Mottern ($600) of Riverhead by 3

pins. Chris doubled in the tenth frame to force

George to do the same but a split on his second ball

gave Chris the title.

Finishing third was Brian Soto of Kew Gardens

with a 247 game that earned him $400. Rounding out

the shootout and finishing fourth was John Conroy of

Mahopac with a 187 earning him $300.

The 210 and under final shootout was fun to watch

with an unlikely outcome.

Two of the finalists in the 210 and under were for-

mer LIGBT Champions (Preston Cheeks and Cary

Fishman) going against Robert Bader who had yet towin an LIGBT event. That didnt seem to bother

Robert as he crushed the two former champions by

more than 30 pins, pitching a 238 game, to take the

title. Preston Cheeks (207) of Brooklyn earned $300

for his second place finish and Cary Fishman of

Manhattan (203) earn $200 for third place.

Bruce Dargie Hammered 300

At North Levittown Lanes

Jimmy DeMarco 300 atBrunswick Zone Carolier

LEVITTOWN, NY Bruce

Dargie blasted a 300 game for a

high series of 768 in the Monday

Mens Tavern League at North

Levittown Lanes.

Ed Small shot 278, Gerry

Naughton 276, Bryan Beach 269,

Mike Kilgannon, Paul Devito, and

Dominick Gallina 268, and Greg

Gardellis 265.

Mike McCabe Bowls 300

At North Arlington Bowl NO. ARLINGTON, NJ MikeMcCabe blasted a 300 game in the

Sunday Morning Trios League at

North Arlington Bowl-O-Drome.

Russ Van Housen rolled 276-

756, Anthony Imbriano 268-751,

Clarence Harris 267-751, JoseCabrera, Jr. 257-743, Marc Osetec

257-743, Chris Schanne 259-732,

Bob Lipinski 258-717, and Ken

Carson 266-714. Hey, where is

Wayne?

The Scratch finalists George Mottern, Brian Soto, John Conroy,Chris Ziesig

and JoAnn Hurd, Manager of North Levittown Lanes.


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Liesl Apgar 277-718MADISON, NJ Liesl Apgar

topped the scoring in the Ladies

Trio League firing a high game of

277 and a high series of 718.

Marisa DelSordi hit 225, and Liz

McKissock 179.

Scott West 692MADISON, NJ In the CMIL

League, Scott West was the top

roller when he shot the session

high series of 692.

Tom Lulewicz and Frank Petrock

hit 268, and Jennifer Dunklin 231-

622.

Pete Timony 635MADISON, NJ Pete Timony led

the scoring in the Reed League fir-

ing a high game of 256 for a high

series of 635.

Stephen Glulnk shot 253, and

Doug Berry 247.

In another session Dot Newsome

shot 216, and Shawn Johnson 215.

Laura Russo 222MADISON, NJ Laura Russo

blasted 222, Jon Russo 216, Joe

Fosko 212, and Ed Mynarcyk 210

in the Pharma Plus League.

In the Chatham Collisionettes

League it was Jodi Bells rolling

the hot ball tossing a 211 follwed by Maria Herbstoner 197, and

Alice Bednarik 191.

In another session Lori Pucek

bowled a 203 game.

Joe Fosko 258MADISON, NJ Joe Fosko led

the scoring in the Tuesday 400

Doubles League rolling the meet-

ings high game of 258.

Dan Pridham took high series

posting a 244 game on the way to

a 667, Greg Neff 242, and Oren

Warter 660.

Jimmy Granato 247MADISON, NJ Jimmy Granato

paced the scoring in the Morris

County Police & Fire League fir-

ing a high game of 247.

Dan Pridham shot 246-667, Tom

Kreder 246-663, and James Plate 654.

F. Zimmerman 242MADISON, NJ Frank

Zimmerman led the scoring in the

Thursday Mixed League firing a

high game of 242.

Scott West hit 237-645, Tom

Schneyer 222, and Harry Franz

623.

In the Union Recreation league

Jane Inch posted a 201 game.

Melinda Messineo 614MADISON, NJ In the Tuesday

Ladies Handicap League Melinda

Messinoe shot 238-192-614,

Tracie Peterson 231, and Dot

Cailleteau 193.

Ellis Jones 733 at Hy-Way BowlUNION, NJ Ellis Jones led the scoring in the Plau Post 91/Monday

Nite Minor League at Hy-Way Bowl firing games of 235-248-250 for a

high series of 733.

Rick Ayers shot 267-224-234-725, Jose Vargas 212-239-235-686, and

Ameer Goldinner 278.

PIN POUNDING AT PLAZA

THE STARS

AT STELTONRob Lawless 753PISCATAWAY, NJ Rob

Lawless topped the scoring in the

Thursday Mens League firing

games of 258-267-227 for a high

series of 753.Darnell Randolph shot 230-258-

2380726, Gary Wittmer 235-248-

235-718, Tom Sheehan 267,

Lenny Mastrogiacoma and Mike

Yunker 258.

Rob Lawless 721PISCATAWAY, NJ Rob

Lawless led the scoring in the

Classic League firing games of

238-244-239 for a high series of

721.

Tom Mernagh hit 266, Shonda

Darden 256, and Brian

Vicidomini 243.

Gary Wittmer 705PISCATAWAY, NJ Gary

Witttmer led the South PlainfieldMix League firing games of 254-

228-223 for a high series of 705.

Barry Evelyn hit 269, Rich

Pellegrino 267, Joe Solimani 256,

and David Jara 247.


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ROCKAWAY ROLLERSJared Lopez 732ROCKAWAY, NJ In the Friday

Nite Mens League, Jared Lopez

shot 268-226-238-732, Ken

George 269, and Bill Ratliff 267.

Jerry Szekula, Jr. rolled a 212

and Fred Driver 213 in the Friday

Tri Mixed League.

Wayne Poverstein 741ROCKAWAY, NJ- Wayne

Poverstein topped the scoring in

the Thursday Nite Mixed League

firing games of 279-233-229 for

a high series of 741

Crabby Brown hit 234-213-207-654, Danny Nykforuk 286, Maria

Jankovitz 232, and Nidia

Haneveld 223.

Joyce Hulbert 730ROCKAWAY, NJ Joyce

Hulbert topped the scoring in the

Lake Hiawatha Adult/Child.

League firing games of 266-246-

218 for a high series of 730.

Greg Lewis shot 259-223-212-

694, Randy Edwards 258-230-

203-691, and George Valerius

258-221-206-685.

Anthony Genovese 724ROCKAWAY, NJ Anthony

Genovese led the scoring in the

Monday Nite Mixed League fir-

ing games of 267-224-211 for a

high series of 724.

Ricky Exner shot 270-257-697,

Ken George 268-200-225-693,

and Judy Larick 196.

Jerry Szekula, Jr.606ROCKAWAY, NJ Jerry

Szekula, Jr. rolled 228-226-606,

and Fred Driver 193 in the Friday

Tri Mixed League.

Jim Testa 708ROCKAWAY, NJ Jim Testa led

the scoring in the Mixed League

firing games of 257-215-236 for

a high series of 708.

Walt Forrester hit 265, Keri

May 246-242-215-703, Nidia

Haneveld 243-224-236-703, and

Sharon Bush 246.

Jack Safkan 702ROCKAWAY, NJ Jack Safkan

led the scoring in the Friday Nite

Mens League firing games of

255-212-235 to end the session

with the high series of 702.Eugene Opasnick hit 255-244-

687, James Beeh 247-204-236-

687, Chip Vincent 248-203-235-

686, Walt Taormina 257-214-

213-684, Bill Ratliff 259, Tim

Panek 257, Pete Cascio and

Ricky Exner 255.

Miek Potoski 706ROCKAWAY, NJ Mike Potoski

led the scoring in the Tuesday

Night Mixed League firing


series of 706.

Mike Patgruno hit 223, Louis

Fontanella 223, Jim Ulm 221,

and Linda Cordasco 212.

John Pezzino 699ROCKAWAY, NJ John Pezzino

led the scoring in the County

Tuesday Night Mixed League fir-


high series of 699.

Jesus Cruz shot 245-212-229-

686, Bill Ratliff and Rob

Ewaskiew 258, and Sandy Turner

257-202-224-683

Miguel Galloza 676ROCKAWAY, NJ- Miguel

Galloza led the scoring in the

Spanish-American Mixed

League firing games of 278-199

for a high series of 676.

Benny Nieves shot 278-660,

and Julio Soto 244.

John Zielinsky 657ROCKAWAY, NJ John

Zielinsky led the scoring in the

Monday Early Birds League fir-


high series of 657.

John Nogrady hit 244, PeterSaladino 239, and Linda

Poindexter 195.

Ken George 616ROCKAWAY, NJ Ken George

paced the scoring in the PBA

Experience League firing games

of 223-202 for a high series of

616.

Tom Lulewicz shot 235,

Michael Travaglio 219, and

Larry Timpson and Erik Martin

216.

Bill Karpack 655ROCKAWAY, NJ Bill Karpack

led the scoring in the NorBu

Lodge League firing games of

234-218-203 for a high series of

655.

Andy Frenzel shto 257, Andy

Boyd 235, Marie van Treuren

213, and Rachel West 299.

HY-WAY BOWLROUTE 22, UNION, NJ

908-687-9300DANNY WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR

AL BRIDGES, MANAGER

GO BOWL


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THE MAGIC AT MAJESTICRose Lada 687HOPELAWN, NJ Rose Lada led

the scoring in the Saturday Nite

Mixed League firing games of


Steve Kertesz shot 215-231-234-

680, Lenny Gonzalez 218-256-

661, Rich Nicholls 212-226-635,

and Ricky Smith 203-206-603.

D. DeBenedetto 671HOPELAWN, NJ Dan

DeBenedetto led the scoring in the

Monday Madness League firing


series of 671.Greg Nagy hit 233-223-639, and

Denise Collins 207-207.

In the Academy Womens League

Debbie Nigro hit 204, and Jill

Szostak 202.

Brian Schwal 674HOPELAWN, NJ Brian Schwal

led the scoring in the Tuesday Nite

Trios League firing games of 225-


Diane Hermann hit 225-25-642,

Benjamin Sheedy 212-223-620,

Anthony Buffardi 206-235-616,

and Ryan Kirkland 221-607.

Michael Morris 659HOPELAWN, NJ Michael

Morris led the NJ Turnpike

League firing 237-249-659.

Tommy Giamo hit 201-241-613,

Drew Rucinski 268, and Adrian

Ali 231.

In the Garden State Mixed Sean

Williams hit 222-212-626,

Richard Bienvenue 278-623, Bill

Slattery 202-266-620, and Dennis

Mega 202-223-619.

In the John Baginsky rolled 206-

226-258-690.

Ralph Doerfler 648HOPELAWN, NJ Ralph

Doerfler led the Atlantic City

Trios League firing games of 203-

246 for a high series of 648.

Bob Joseph shot 209-235-605,

and Ernesto Cabrera 240-601.

Walter Malecki 669HOPELAWN, NJ Walter

Malecki topped the scoring in the

His & Hers League firing 202-


Michael Holocka shot 205-267-

649, Joe Hayes, Jr. 215-220-205-

640, and Andy Shafer 211-207-

207-625.

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Landau Twins, Andresen, RollinsHot at Holiday

By Vince Albrecht

Oakland, NJ Nothing like a pin-friendly house to snap fine young

bowlers from earlier below-average outings in the Stan Niemiec Youth

Travel League. Holiday Bowl provided the venue for the strong come-

backs of all seven 600+ performers in Sunday afternoons matchups.

Ryan Landau led the onslaught with 246-236-693 while his brother

Kyle added 257-225-677. Even so, their combined efforts werent

enough to keep Holiday Bowl II from dropping two close games to Fair

Lawn II, largely due to 13-year-old Jake Rollins explosive 257 in the

finale. Jake, who added a 219 as part of his 654 threesome, had ample

support from anchor Jaylin Floyds 235-618.

Elsewhere, having acknowledged that he had somewhat been in a funk

the first three weeks, 17-year-old Rob Andresen capped a 681 set with

the days best single, a 269; only a buried tenth frame stone 7-pin keptRob from possibly going out the door with a 290. Teammates Rachel

Kammen and Kevin Macchia came through with 199 and 192 respec-

tively as Holiday I earned seven points for its first match win of the sea-

son.

Isiah Tolbert had a 208 and 14-year-old Deandre Lightly bounced back

with a 210 as Fair Lawn I leapfrogged from fourth to first place by

sweeping Bowler City whose best came from Ray Geller 225,202 and

Stacy Fernandez 213. Rounding out the afternoons action, Montvale II

came from behind to stop rival Montvale I, 5-2. Leading the victors was

14-year-old Bobby McCarthy totaling 231,201-613, young Matt Hauser

adding 208 and anchor Bryan Kist a 202. Montvale I had stellar efforts

from Ryan Cauwels 228-201-620 and Brian Galbraith 247-590. When

the smoke cleared at Holiday, fourteen bowlers had combined for 22

deuces, significantly changing the high score leader-board.

Rob Byrd 760At Parkway

Elmwood Park, NJ Rob Byrd led

all pin attackers with scores of

277-235-248 en route to a high

series of 760 in the Wednesday,

Teterboro Bowling League at

Parkway Lanes.

Mark Marton rolled 269-739 fol-

lowed by Rich Miller Sr. with

268-683, Jim Viola 278-683, Mike

Guglielmino 244-682, Roy

Castelein 290-681, Mike Aiellos

247-673, Kurt Fritsch 264-669,

John Lord 259-669, Rich

DeLorenzo Jr. 226-663, Joe

Donnarumma 237-662, Scott

Koenig 249-656, and Bill Scrivens

rolling 234-652.

Bryan Kist Tops

Montvale JuniorsBy Dennis O'Flaherty

MONTVALE, NJ - Bryan Kist led

the Montvale Junior Singles with a

665 series, highlighted by games

of 266 and 208. Also scoring well

were Brian O'Flaherty, with a 265

game in a 635 series, Brian

Galbraith tossed a 235 game, Jon

Frantin 223, Mike Wuhrman 210,

Eric Sibbald 198, Rob Grippo 190and Billy Olszewski 186.

In the Strikers league Jamie Mager

shot a 147, Chris Macchione

rolled a 146, Shannon Rossi had a

133 and Sydney Ficarota scored

99.

The Power Preps saw big games

from Colin Hanrahan pitching 133

and 126 and Eric Skoog tossed a

124.

Demetris Crum

Theo La Sure 299

At Hanover

EAST HANOVER, NJ - FrankFiscello made the highlight list

when he converted the 7-10 split

Thursday night in the West Morris

Men's League At Hanover Lanes.

He hit the 10 pin on the right mak-

ing it bounce off the mat, hit the

back pad and bounced forward to

knock over the 7 pin. But it was

Demetris Crum and Theo La Sure

taking the spotlight when they

both shot 299 games. Demetris

shot his near perfecto between

games of 233 and 246 to lead the

sessions nine 700 series with a

768.

Other 700 sets were tallied by

Theo La Sure rolling a 732 fol-lowed by Antonio Hickel with

727, Paul Douvas 723, Mike

Diamond 714, Matthew Graham

714, Mark Carmen 709, Richard

Shue 706 and Guy Wallach 700.

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