The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly Sports Reporter The Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940 Vol. 71 No. 47 January 26 - 31, 2011 . 50 cents LODI, NJ – Jennifer Deblasi blasted 253-293 en route to an 804 series in the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes. Gary Vicente hit 286, and Loucas Georgiou 811. Jennifer Deblasi 804 at Lodi LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, exorcised his television demons upsetting top qualifier Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., 267-237, to win the Professional Bowlers Association World Championship at South Point Bowling Center and become the sixth player in PBA history to complete the sport’s Triple Crown. Along with his 13th career title, the 40-year-old Barnes won a $50,000 first prize. He previously had won the 2005 U.S. Open and the 2006 PBA Tournament of Champions, the other two legs in the PBA Triple Crown. The only other Triple Crown win- ners are Billy Hardwick, Johnny Petraglia, Pete Weber, Mike Aulby and Norm Duke – all PBA Hall of Famers. Barnes, the No. 4 qualifier, came into the PBA World Championship with a 7-14 record on television in major championships, but he won four consecutive matches for the title to improve his record to 11-14. He defeated Michael Haugen Jr. of Carefree, Ariz., in Saturday night’s elimination round, 243-172, to reach Sunday’s finals where he eliminated Finland’s Osku Palermaa, 246-176, and Sean Rash of Montgomery, Ill., 237-161, for the chance to meet O’Neill for the title. In the title match, Barnes started with six strikes to build a 31-pin lead after seven frames, but O’Neill refused to back down, finishing with a string of four strikes to force Barnes to mark in the 10th frame. Barnes’ strike on his first shot in the clinched the title. “I feel bad for Bill,” Barnes said. “He was the best bowler in the PBA World Series to get here, but I’ve been in his shoes a few times and I’m not going to give the trophy back. “There are a lot of guys who have won the PBA World Championship, but it’s a short and distin- guished list of guys who have won the Triple Crown,” he added. “Right after I won, Billy Hardwick called my wife and told her to welcome me to the club.” “I’m not unhappy with my performance,” O’Neill said. “I threw all but one shot on line. When I needed shots to make Chris show up in 10th, they were all good. That’s something I’ve struggled with out here. I think it’s a good sign of things to come.” Dave Spano, Adam Barth Roll 300 In Montvale Major League By Joe Rizzi Chris Barnes Is PBA World Champion By Bill Vint -PBA Media Relations LODI, NJ – Jay Judowski found perfection when he blasted a 300 game en route to the session high series of 802 while rolling in the Monday Classic League at Lodi Lanes. Jennifer Deblasi did her best hit- ting an impressive 268 to finish with a 727 series. Mike McCabe Hit 844 At Brunswick Zone Belleville Jay Judowski 300-802 at Lodi John Wilders 300 at Majestic Steve Wade Wins First Nabi Title HOPELAWN, NJ – John Wilders earned top honors in the Madison Park Men’s League firing games of 258 and 235 around a 300 cen- terpiece for the meetings high series of 793. Dennis Smith shot 245-227-287- 759, Pete Tirado 213-258-268- 739, Kevin Mal 257-247-214-718, Michael Dinaburg 232-235-244- 710, and Jay Pintus 237-228-244- 709. BALDWIN, NY - Steve Wade blast- ed 279, 268 for his last two games to claim his first NABI title just edging out a charging Mike Schultz in the Baldwin Lanes 8th Annual Six- Game Marathon. Wade averaged a robust 237 and pocketed $1,000 . 2nd place went to Mike Schultz with a 1,490 followed by Cary Fishman tallying 1,466, Terry Cooper 1,457, Jason Crawford 1,454, Seth Marcus 1,438, Charles Mann 1,435, Michael Birdsall 1,433, Ferrill McNiell 1,430 and rounding out the top 10 was Frankie Sanchez posting a 1,420 pinfall. BELLEVILLE, NJ – Mike McCabe topped the scoring in the Anytime Fitness League at Brunswick Zone Belleville Lanes firing games of 279-266-299 for a high series of 844. B-Bop Lopez rolled 279-268- 259-806, George Ackerman 299- 202-258-759, Wright House 213- 241-300-754, and Fernando LeBron 298-668. MADISON, NJ – Dave Krivak blasted perfect with a 300 game en route to an 836 series to lead the CMIL League at Plaza Lanes. Jennifer Dunklin posted a 258 game to highlight a 697 series. Dave Krivak Blasted 300-836 At Plaza Lanes MONTVALE, NJ - Adam Barth led all scorers in the Montvale Major League, firing a 300 game, and adding games of 230 and 228 for a 758 series. His fine effort was not enough, however, as North Jersey Turf & Trim was defeated by BuddiesProShop.com, 21-9. Joe Cauwels bowled 258-245- 220-723 and Ray Keim 246- 266-211-723 for the winning team. Dave Spano also rolled a 300 game, finishing with a 696 series, he led Sole Savers to a 21-9 victory over Bergen Batting Center. Rick Whitling bowled 200- 278-278-756, but despite his effort GP’s Restaurant was defeated by GDC Contracting, 22-8. Jun Roldan’s 224-268- 246-738 led Rick’s Pro Shop past Rite Way, 22-8. Rocky Durocher hit 235-232- 242-709 followed by John Rankin 234-689, Toto Roldan 268-688, Mike Rovetto 248- 686, Anthony Reyes 289-680, Jeff Rovetto 257-674, Tim Hurd 234-672, Andrew Hedaria 246- 662, Nick DeLia 258-662, Larry Toppin 260-657, Dave Hulsizer 246-656, Adrian Lawson 259- 655 and Tom Van Wort 225-652. In the previous week’s ses- sion, Jun Roldan’s 248-239- 274-761 led Rick’s Pro Shop to a 17-13 victory over Bergen Batting Center. John Rankin’s 278-254-225-757 led Valley Tent Rental to an easy 24-6 vic- tory over Sole Savers. Bob Balzarek’s 240-255-244-739 led West Shore Beauty Salon to a 26-4 rout over North Jersey Turf & Trim. Jeff Schuster tossed 235-250- 247-732, Kevin Conroy 244- 695, Mike Folchi 234-675, Tim Hurd 236-668, Alex Kowalchuk 245-663, Mike Rovetto 235-661 and Dave Spano 230-657. Steve Lucchi Blasted 300 At North Levittown Lanes LEVITTOWN, NY – Steve Lucchi earned top honors in the Thursday Early Mixed League at North Levittown Lanes firing per- fect with a 300 game then added a 266 to finish the session with the high series of 760. Helen Taylor shot 246, Maureen Gallagher 221-611, Matt Muir 268-261, and Marie Zaso 217. PBA photo Chris Barnes completes triple crown for 13th career title and $50,000 first prize
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The East's Most Read Bowling Weekly
Sports ReporterThe Nation's Leading Bowling Tournament Newspaper Since 1940
Vol. 71 No. 47 January 26 - 31, 2011 . 50 cents
LODI, NJ – Jennifer Deblasi
blasted 253-293 en route to an 804
series in the Monday Classic
League at Lodi Lanes.
Gary Vicente hit 286, and Loucas
Georgiou 811.
Jennifer Deblasi 804 at Lodi
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Chris Barnes of Double Oak,
Texas, exorcised his television demons upsetting top
qualifier Bill O’Neill of Southampton, Pa., 267-237,
to win the Professional Bowlers Association World
Championship at South Point Bowling Center and
become the sixth player in PBA history to complete
the sport’s Triple Crown.
Along with his 13th career title, the 40-year-old
Barnes won a $50,000 first prize. He previously had
won the 2005 U.S. Open and the 2006 PBA
Tournament of Champions, the other two legs in the
PBA Triple Crown. The only other Triple Crown win-
ners are Billy Hardwick, Johnny Petraglia, Pete
Weber, Mike Aulby and Norm Duke – all PBA Hall of
Famers.
Barnes, the No. 4 qualifier, came into the PBA
World Championship with a 7-14 record on television
in major championships, but he won four consecutive
matches for the title to improve his record to 11-14.
He defeated Michael Haugen Jr. of Carefree, Ariz., in
Saturday night’s elimination round, 243-172, to reach
Sunday’s finals where he eliminated Finland’s Osku
Palermaa, 246-176, and Sean Rash of Montgomery,
Ill., 237-161, for the chance to meet O’Neill for the
title.
In the title match, Barnes started with six strikes to
build a 31-pin lead after seven frames, but O’Neill
refused to back down, finishing with a string of four
strikes to force Barnes to mark in the 10th frame.
Barnes’ strike on his first shot in the clinched the title.
“I feel bad for Bill,” Barnes said. “He was the best
bowler in the PBA World Series to get here, but I’ve
been in his shoes a few times and I’m not going to
give the trophy back.
“There are a lot of guys who have won the PBA
World Championship, but it’s a short and distin-
guished list of guys who have won the Triple Crown,”
he added. “Right after I won, Billy Hardwick called
my wife and told her to welcome me to the club.”
“I’m not unhappy with my performance,” O’Neill
said. “I threw all but one shot on line. When I needed
shots to make Chris show up in 10th, they were all
good. That’s something I’ve struggled with out here. I
think it’s a good sign of things to come.”
Dave Spano, Adam Barth Roll 300
In Montvale Major LeagueBy Joe Rizzi
Chris Barnes Is PBA World ChampionBy Bill Vint -PBA Media Relations