The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly Sports Reporter The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940 Vol. 72 No. 5 April 6 - 12, 2011 50 cents MONTVALE, NJ - Joe Truchan blasted scores of 289-267-242 for a 798 series to lead all scoring in the Thursday Nite Early Bird League at Montvale Lanes. Other good shooting came from Tony Mastropasqua's son-in-law Bob Oppelt with a 277-730 series, Ed Kilianski 265-722, Rich Stern 266-722, Larry Diebner 269-719, Mike Almodovar 288-717, and Eric Honor 269-702. Jason Selle 812 at T-Bowl ABERDEEN, NJ - Parker Bohn III, of Jackson, NJ, claimed the title at the 49th Monmouth County Bowling Association Masters Tournament at AMF Strathmore Lanes. Bohn after qualifying tenth with a six-game score of 1230 compiled a perfect 5-0 match play record with a tourney high average of 220. Sean Riccardi of Plainsboro, was the leading qualifier with a 1420 tally which included the tourney’s high three-game series of 723. In the two-game match play finals Bohn defeated Brian Bamforth of Lakewood 497- 269. He then defeated Gregory Hess Jr of Jackson 422-361, followed by a win over Dominick DiReda Jr of Hazlet 504-429, and just barely edged Rusty Thomsen (the 2010 Champion) of Morgan 414-410 to gain entry to the championship match. Rusty Thomsen was seeded into the final match play in the number one spot as last year’s Champion. In the match play finals Thomsen defeated Mike Fogarty of Jackson 378-338. He then beat Walter McKnight of Brick 419-377, John Barret of Hazlet 386-369, before losing to Bohn III. In the Loser’s Bracket Thomsen advanced to the championship match by defeating DiReda Jr with a 372-332. In the championship match, Bohn III claimed the title over Thomsen with a 454-410. A total of 246 bowlers participated in the tournament, which is the largest Masters tournament in New Jersey. Brian Ziesig, David Reed are LIGBT Champs HOPELAWN, NJ – Jim Bini blasted a 300 game in the Middlesex County Major League at Majestic Lanes. Glen Kolator shot 278-277-245- 800, Bob Kerwin 268-256-247- 771, Dorien Soto 243-242-256- 741, Sean Zeleniak 233-277-232- 732, Rich Nicholls 269-265-718, and Michael Holoka 260-717. The LIGBT hosted a 2-day major event and when all of the pins had fallen two champions were crowned. Brian Ziesig, winner of the scratch event and David Reed win- ner of the handicap event both earned their third LIGBT titles and $1,000 for their victories. The PBA Cheetah pattern was used at AMF Babylon and qual- ifying scores were moderate. But when it came to the finals the scores went through the roof as the cut for each round was in the 240’s. Brian Ziesig, Levittown, NY, won the tournament with a 257. Needing a mark in the tenth to secure the victory. Finishing sec- ond was left-hander Anthony Pepe of Queens who shot a 237 and earned $600. Third place went to Mitch Sacks ($400), Monroe, NY, with a 215. In the handicap final shootout David Reed, Shoreham, NY won with a 231. Finishing second was a new LIGBT member, Keston Glasgow, Brooklyn, NY who earned $550 with a 218. Third place was taken by Doug Garrambone, Port Jefferson Station, NY who earned $450 with a 207. Finishing fourth was former LIGBT champion Alex Ware, Brooklyn, NY. Alex shot a 176 and took home $350. Jim Bini 300 at Majestic Lanes Joe Truchan 289-798 at Montvale By Larry Diebner WAYNE, NJ – Jason Selle bowled his highest career series with an 812 highlighted by a 299 game while contesting in the Guys and Dolls League at T-Bowl Lanes. Chris Loewrigkei hit 290, Steve D’Angelo 276-758, Walter Wojcik 259, Keri May 258-676, and Mike D’Angelo and Chris Romeo 258. MONTVALE, NJ - Jun Roldan led all scorers in the Montvale Major League at Montvale Lanes, bowling a 777 series on games 277, 267 and 233. However, Rick’s Pro Shop was defeated by BuddiesProShop.com, 18-12. Alex Kowalchuk led Buddies with 214-299-258-771, and Larry Toppin added 290-267-743. Ralph Bernardo bowled 221-239-259-719 for Rick’s Pro Shop despite the defeat. Rick Whitling bowled 259-228-247- 734, helping GP’s Restaurant get past Bergen Batting Center, 16-14. Kevin Conroy bowled 264-257-715 for Bergen. John Menville’s 234-246-246-726 and Bob Greenwood’s 247-244-233- 724 led The Game Zone to a 28-2 rout over GDC Contracting. FARMINGDALE, NY – Frank Berardino earned top honors in the Thursday 3-Man League at Farmingdale Lanes blasting a 300 game for a high series of 793. In the St. Martin’s Major League, Leanard Duran rolled 262. Bill Kremlicka hit 269-701 in the Monday Early Birds League. FARMINGDALE, NY – Jag Gabino blasted a 300 game for a 765 series in the Thursday 3-Man League at Farmingdale Lanes. Dave Diamond shot 279-752, Eddie Brown 278-731, Zbigniew Kamirowski 753, and Dan Levin 739. Frank Berardino Blasts 300 At Farmingdale Lanes Jun Roldan 777, Alex Kowalchuk 299 in Montvale Major By Joe Rizzi Parker Bohn III Claims Monmouth County Masters Title By Joanne Ramsey Alex Cavagarno, Jose Perez, Miguel Carrion Win Titles at Sandy Catalano Open BABYLON, NY: The 2nd annual Sandy Catalano Open, part of the LIGBTour, crowned three champions at AMF Babylon. The winner of the 49 & under event was Alex Cavagnaro, Lindenhurst, NY ($1,500), Senior Champion was Jose Perez, E. Elmhusrt, NY ($500) and the Handicap Champion was Miguel Carrion, Bronx, NY ($1,500.) A total of 356 bowlers competed for more than $15,000 in prize money. The scratch shootout finals was an incredible test of fortitude which exemplifies the person the tournament was honoring; Sandy Catalano. Going into the 10th frame Cavagnaro had a 1 pin lead over second place finisher Toby Caruana, Holbrook, NY. Cavagnaro bowled first and by striking out, and finishing with a 259, shut Caruana out by one pin. Caruana finished with a 255 and earned $750. Finishing third with a 228 was the senior champion, Jose Perez, who was within 10 pins of the lead much of the game but failed to strike in 3 out of his last 4 frames. In the handicap shootout all 3 finalists were getting similar handicap so the match was basi- cally bowled scratch. Miguel Carrion took the early lead with a double, trailed second place fin- isher Ryan Mapes, Yapank, NY by 1 pin in the sixth frame and secured the handicap title with 4 strikes in a row starting in the eighth frame. Final score in the shootout with handicap was Carrion 292 and Mapes 269. Mapes earned $750 for sec- ond while third place finisher, Tom Pagliaro, Astoria, NY earned $500 with a 257. The 2nd annual Sandy Catalano Open was a huge success in terms of entries and money raised for the Sandy Catalano Scholarship Fund. The LIGBT donated over $1,000 to the Catalano Family while the Catalano Family business, CLS Custom Upholsterers added almost $2,000 to the prize funds. It was a great day for the competi- tors, for youth bowlers on Long Island, and the opportunity to honor a great bowling icon; Sandy Catalano. Jag Gabino 300 at Farmingdale MCBA photo Tournament Manager-Joanne Ramsey, Runner-Up Dusty Thomsen, Masters Champion-Parker Bohn III and Monmouth County USBC BA President-Robert Hodges
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The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly
Sports ReporterThe Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940
Vol. 72 No. 5 April 6 - 12, 2011 50 cents
MONTVALE, NJ - Joe Truchan
blasted scores of 289-267-242 for
a 798 series to lead all scoring in
the Thursday Nite Early Bird
League at Montvale Lanes.
Other good shooting came from
Tony Mastropasqua's son-in-law
Bob Oppelt with a 277-730 series,
Ed Kilianski 265-722, Rich Stern
266-722, Larry Diebner 269-719,
Mike Almodovar 288-717, and
Eric Honor 269-702.
Jason Selle 812 at T-Bowl
ABERDEEN, NJ - Parker Bohn III, of
Jackson, NJ, claimed the title at the 49th
Monmouth County Bowling Association
Masters Tournament at AMF Strathmore
Lanes. Bohn after qualifying tenth with a
six-game score of 1230 compiled a perfect
5-0 match play record with a tourney high
average of 220. Sean Riccardi of
Plainsboro, was the leading qualifier with a
1420 tally which included the tourney’s
high three-game series of 723.
In the two-game match play finals Bohn
defeated Brian Bamforth of Lakewood 497-
269. He then defeated Gregory Hess Jr of
Jackson 422-361, followed by a win over
Dominick DiReda Jr of Hazlet 504-429,
and just barely edged Rusty Thomsen (the
2010 Champion) of Morgan 414-410 to gain entry to the
championship match.
Rusty Thomsen was seeded into the final match play
in the number one spot as last year’s Champion. In the
match play finals Thomsen defeated Mike Fogarty of
Jackson 378-338. He then beat Walter McKnight of
Brick 419-377, John Barret of Hazlet 386-369, before
losing to Bohn III. In the Loser’s Bracket Thomsen
advanced to the championship match by defeating
DiReda Jr with a 372-332.
In the championship match, Bohn III claimed the title
over Thomsen with a 454-410.
A total of 246 bowlers participated in the tournament,
which is the largest Masters tournament in New Jersey.
Brian Ziesig, David Reed are LIGBT Champs
HOPELAWN, NJ – Jim Bini
blasted a 300 game in the
Middlesex County Major League
at Majestic Lanes.
Glen Kolator shot 278-277-245-
800, Bob Kerwin 268-256-247-
771, Dorien Soto 243-242-256-
741, Sean Zeleniak 233-277-232-
732, Rich Nicholls 269-265-718,
and Michael Holoka 260-717.
The LIGBT hosted a 2-day major event and when all of the pins
had fallen two champions were crowned.
Brian Ziesig, winner of the scratch event and David Reed win-
ner of the handicap event both earned their third LIGBT titles and
$1,000 for their victories.
The PBA Cheetah pattern was used at AMF Babylon and qual-
ifying scores were moderate. But when it came to the finals the
scores went through the roof as the cut for each round was in the
240’s.
Brian Ziesig, Levittown, NY, won the tournament with a 257.
Needing a mark in the tenth to secure the victory. Finishing sec-
ond was left-hander Anthony Pepe of Queens who shot a 237 and
earned $600. Third place went to Mitch Sacks ($400), Monroe,
NY, with a 215.
In the handicap final shootout David Reed, Shoreham, NY
won with a 231. Finishing second was a new LIGBT member,
Keston Glasgow, Brooklyn, NY who earned $550 with a 218.
Third place was taken by Doug Garrambone, Port Jefferson
Station, NY who earned $450 with a 207. Finishing fourth was
former LIGBT champion Alex Ware, Brooklyn, NY. Alex shot a
176 and took home $350.
Jim Bini 300 at Majestic Lanes
Joe Truchan 289-798 at MontvaleBy Larry Diebner
WAYNE, NJ – Jason Selle bowled
his highest career series with an
812 highlighted by a 299 game
while contesting in the Guys and
Dolls League at T-Bowl Lanes.
Chris Loewrigkei hit 290, Steve
D’Angelo 276-758, Walter Wojcik
259, Keri May 258-676, and Mike
D’Angelo and Chris Romeo 258.
MONTVALE, NJ - Jun Roldan led
all scorers in the Montvale Major
League at Montvale Lanes, bowling a
777 series on games 277, 267 and
233. However, Rick’s Pro Shop was
defeated by BuddiesProShop.com,
18-12. Alex Kowalchuk led Buddies
with 214-299-258-771, and Larry
Toppin added 290-267-743. Ralph
Bernardo bowled 221-239-259-719
for Rick’s Pro Shop despite the defeat.
Rick Whitling bowled 259-228-247-
734, helping GP’s Restaurant get past
Bergen Batting Center, 16-14. Kevin
Conroy bowled 264-257-715 for
Bergen.
John Menville’s 234-246-246-726
and Bob Greenwood’s 247-244-233-
724 led The Game Zone to a 28-2 rout
over GDC Contracting.
FARMINGDALE, NY – Frank
Berardino earned top honors in the
Thursday 3-Man League at
Farmingdale Lanes blasting a 300
game for a high series of 793.
In the St. Martin’s Major League,
Leanard Duran rolled 262.
Bill Kremlicka hit 269-701 in the
Monday Early Birds League.
FARMINGDALE, NY – Jag
Gabino blasted a 300 game for a
765 series in the Thursday 3-Man
League at Farmingdale Lanes.
Dave Diamond shot 279-752,
Eddie Brown 278-731, Zbigniew
Kamirowski 753, and Dan Levin
739.
Frank Berardino Blasts 300
At Farmingdale Lanes
Jun Roldan 777, Alex Kowalchuk
299 in Montvale Major By Joe Rizzi
Parker Bohn III Claims
Monmouth County Masters TitleBy Joanne Ramsey
Alex Cavagarno, Jose Perez, Miguel Carrion
Win Titles at Sandy Catalano OpenBABYLON, NY: The 2nd annual Sandy Catalano
Open, part of the LIGBTour, crowned three
champions at AMF Babylon. The winner of the
49 & under event was Alex Cavagnaro,
Lindenhurst, NY ($1,500), Senior Champion was
Jose Perez, E. Elmhusrt, NY ($500) and the
Handicap Champion was Miguel Carrion, Bronx,
NY ($1,500.) A total of 356 bowlers competed
for more than $15,000 in prize money.
The scratch shootout finals was an incredible
test of fortitude which exemplifies the person the
tournament was honoring; Sandy Catalano.
Going into the 10th frame Cavagnaro had a 1 pin
lead over second place finisher Toby Caruana,
Holbrook, NY. Cavagnaro bowled first and by
striking out, and finishing with a 259, shut
Caruana out by one pin. Caruana finished with a
255 and earned $750. Finishing third with a 228
was the senior champion, Jose Perez, who was
within 10 pins of the lead much of the game but
failed to strike in 3 out of his last 4 frames.
In the handicap shootout all 3 finalists were
getting similar handicap so the match was basi-
cally bowled scratch. Miguel Carrion took the
early lead with a double, trailed second place fin-
isher Ryan Mapes, Yapank, NY by 1 pin in the
sixth frame and secured the handicap title with 4
strikes in a row starting in the eighth frame. Final
score in the shootout with handicap was Carrion
292 and Mapes 269. Mapes earned $750 for sec-
ond while third place finisher, Tom Pagliaro,
Astoria, NY earned $500 with a 257.
The 2nd annual Sandy Catalano Open was a
huge success in terms of entries and money
raised for the Sandy Catalano Scholarship Fund.
The LIGBT donated over $1,000 to the Catalano
Family while the Catalano Family business, CLS
Custom Upholsterers added almost $2,000 to the
prize funds. It was a great day for the competi-
tors, for youth bowlers on Long Island, and the
opportunity to honor a great bowling icon; Sandy
Catalano.
Jag Gabino 300 at Farmingdale
MCBA photo
Tournament Manager-Joanne Ramsey, Runner-Up Dusty
Thomsen, Masters Champion-Parker Bohn III and Monmouth