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Kyle Troup Upsets Jason Belmonte to Win Amanda Nardiello Slams 300-815
PBA-WBT Storm Lucky Larsen Masters Title At Ocean Lanes
MALMO, Sweden – Kyle Troup In the first stepladder match, LAKEWOO, NJ - Amanda Tom Panebianco shot 280, Rob
of Taylorsville, N.C., threw Ireland’s Christopher Sloan Nardiello topped the scoring in the Sherman 279, Rick Wittenburg
strikes on seven of his first eight opened in the seventh frame of a Joe Goertz Classic Memorial 269, and Gene Sargent and Dan
shots on his way to upsetting top close match, but recovered by League blasting a high game of Gross 267.
qualifier and defending champion throwing six strikes to close out 300 and a high series of 815.
Jason Belmonte of Australia, the contest and eliminate nine-
248-232, in the title match of the time PBA Tour champion Bill Quentin Collins 300-808 at Lodi Lanes
PBA International-World O’Neill of Langhorne, Pa., 236- LODI, NJ - Quentin Collins found 808 while contesting in the
Bowling Tour Storm Lucky 234. the line to collect a 300 game en Monday 670 Trios League at Lodi
Larsen Masters at Baltiska Troup advanced to the title route to the session high series of Lanes.
Bowlinghallen. match with a 235-187 win over
Troup, a 27-year-old 10th-year Sloan, a 24-year-old third-year Patrick Zenker Smashed 300
PBA member, earned his third PBA member from Dublin, who
PBA Tour title along with a was unable to sustain his first- At Maple Lanes RVC
$16,500 first prize, completing a PBA photo game momentum. Sloan threw ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Michael Travers rolled 266, Dean
sweep of the top three positions Champ Kyle Troup one strike and had an open in his Patrick Zenker earned top honors Tischer 265-239, Walter
by two-handed players. first six frames while Troup start- in the Wednesday Night Mixed Schroeder and Barry Vineberg
Belmonte, who led qualifying as well as the “Step ed with four strikes. A pocket 7-10 in the sixth frame League firing games of 300-254 247, and James DeSantis 245.
Three” round leading into the stepladder finals, saw slowed Troup, but he came right back with another for a high series of 769.
his hopes for a title repeat when he failed to convert three strikes to roll to an easy win.
the 2-10 split in the fourth frame and left the 2-8 in The Malmo tournament – named in honor of Brian Beale 300 at Farmingdale Lanes
the ninth frame after rallying behind a string of four Swedish PBA star Martin Larsen – was a World
FARMINGDALE, NY - Brian 772, Anthony D'Elia 289-223-
strikes. Bowling Tour points event. The tournament format
Beale topped the scoring in the 238-750, Meghan Wing 247-279-
The colorful Troup, dressed in matching jersey and involved multiple six-game qualifying squads to
Wednesday Duos League blasting 226-752, Sean Mott 278-236-269-
slacks in Sweden’s blue-and-yellow national colors, arrive at 60 finalists. Qualifiers 34-60 bowled the
games of 226-258-300 for a high 783, Kyle Durfee 278, and Eric
also bowled without his trademark “afro” hairdo in four-game Step One, with the top 11 advancing to
series of 784. Smyth 268.
denying Belmonte his third title of the 2018 season. Step Two along with qualifiers 9-33.
Don Perillo shot 248-289-235-
“This is my first trip to Sweden,” Troup said. “I
couldn’t ask for a better result.” See TROUP Page 4
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Strike Zone Alleys for his second Boyle defeated Darryl Bower of
Lennie Boresch Jr., Amleto Monacelli, Ryan Shafer, Bob Learn Jr., Pete
career PBA50 Regional title and Middletown, Pa., 235-224, and
Weber, Harry Sullins, Brian Voss and Johnny Petraglia.
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2 SPORTS REPORTER September 19 - 25, 2018

Cara Lukosius and Leslie Bohn Inducted into Monmouth County Hall of Fame
By Joanne Ramsey Additional awards for Bowler of the Year went to
Cara Lukosius and Leslie Bohn were inducted into Michael Conover and Leslie Bohn, High Average to
the Monmouth County Hall of Fame during the coun- Michael Conover 244 and Alexa Guirk 217, High
ty awards dinner at the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor Series to Jonathan Coscia 851 and Janine Smith 781,
in Hazlet, NJ. High Game 300 to Rosanne Lada, Amanda Nardiello
Cara has been an avid bowler in Monmouth County and Renee Wilson.
for over 20 years. She has multiple 300’s and 800’s Also at this event awards were presented to the
to her credit, and has won the MC Queens youth bowlers for High Average: Kamerin Peters 206
Tournament seven times and twice in Ocean County. and Ryan Carlisi 224, High Series Brittany Lucci 715
In 1993, Cara was named MC Bowler of the Year. In and Ryan Carlisi 773. High School Seniors
2005, she was on a 4 person team bowling in Scholarships were awarded to Justin Korman and
Memory Lanes in Red Bank, which won National David Schuld. In addition, the Junior Gold and
recognition as holding the highest 4 person mixed National Championship winners were present and
team record for a team game of 1042. Cara was honored, including Joseph Dominguez on Winning
WASA Bowler of the Year in 2000, and has 8 WASA the U12 Boys Division Junior Gold Championship.
titles, She was also named WASA Sportswoman of Second year in a row the U12 Boys Championship
the Year. Cara has been inducted into the NJ State has gone to Monmouth County.
USBC WBA Hall of Fame, the Ocean County WBA Chrissy Lee was installed as President of the asso-
USBC Hall of Fame, the WASA Hall of Fame and the ciation along with Vice President Joanne Ramsey,
NJSIAA Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2009, Cara was Chaplain Robert E. Hodges, Parliamentarian Lou
named NJ State Boys Coach of the Year. She was Colucci, Association Manager John Barrett,
Head Bowling Coach in the Brick Township School team in the NJ State Women’s Inter-County Financial Admin Joanne M. Ramsey and youth
District for 22 years and when she retired made sure Tournament in 2009. Members of this team are com- Admin Ron Glick.
that the new coach was up to her standards before prised of the top five women in average for the year Directors: John A Barrett, Leslie Bohn, David A
leaving. and Leslie was second high average with a 222. Campbell, Lou Colucci *, Charles Dillard (Aux),
Leslie has first place titles in the Monmouth Leslie has bowled a certified 300 game, and 800 Maria Eberhardt, Joseph Fellion, Dennis J Giberson,
County Women’s Championship tournament in 2014 series. She has three 299 games and three other Ronald J Glick, Robert E Hodges *, John J Jennings,
for All Events, in 2012 for the Team event, in 2011 series between 750 and 799. She has a 10-year com- Paulette D King, David A Kline Jr, Michael W Lee
for A/E and Singles and Doubles. In 2011, she and posite average of 213 based on over 800 games. *, Walter McKnight Jr, Mark Mihaly *, Adams
her partner won the MC Mixed Doubles title, and in Leslie is tireless in her passion and dedication to Murphy Sr, Alexander E Queen, James Rogers,
2016, she was on the winning team in the MC Bahr youth bowling. Her many skills, knowledge and abil- Robert B Rogers, Brian Rosseter, Joseph SanFilippo,
Trophy Event, In addition, she has eight 2nd and 3rd ities are seen as a teacher, coach, fundraiser, and Steve Stein, Michael Stevens, Michael Valanzano,
place finishes across the County Championship, the travel organizer to youth practices, clinics, leagues, Raymond P Vogel *, and Kenneth Wolf.
Mixed Doubles and the Queens tournaments. Leslie tournaments and Junior Gold events. She received (*Life members on the board)
was also on the Monmouth County Championship the 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award from the
USBC International Bowling Campus.
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Adam Chase 727 Tony Chiarenza 925 Continued from Page 1
FARMINGDALE, NY - Adam Chase topped the scoring in the Thursday FLUSHING, NY - Tony The 36 players in Step Two bowled another four-game block, with the
Pro Shot Singles (bowl on a different pro shot each week) firing games Chiarenza took center stage spot- top 16 joining qualifiers 1-8 in Step Three for an eight-game round to
of 226-258-243 for a high series of 727. light while contesting in the determine the four stepladder finalists. In each “Step” round, pinfall
Jeffrey Juarez hit 256, Marc Bieler 254, and Bryan Dragotta 253. Bowlingproshop.com 2 x 4 from all previous rounds was dropped. Under tournament rules, women
Steve Swersky rolled 205, and Steve Stone 200 in the Thursday Green League when he posted games of bowling in the event were entitled to eight handicap pins per game.
Men League. 215-233-231-246 for the session The final PBA International-WBT event on the 2018 schedule is the
Mike Garfinkel 267 high series of 925. WBT Thailand which will take place in Bangkok Sept. 22-28.
FARMINGDALE, NY - In the Tuesday Party League Mike Garfinkel Marlon Enriquez wasn’t far Thailand’s Jojoe Yannaphon is defending champion. Fans can follow the
shot 267, David Morenberg 264, Vic Laguarino 258, and Sal Yannacone behind his high series when he event on the Asian Bowling Federation website (http://www.abf-
255. posted games of 212-255-247 to online.org/results/ttbawbt18.htm).
In the Monday Night Fourplay League Dominick Steed and Ronnie finish one pin shy with his 924 Final Standings:
Simon rolled 246, and Daniel Schrafel 238. serice. Danielle Merino collected 1, Kyle Troup, Taylorsville, N.C., $16,498.
Alex Cruz 264 212-258-234-216-910, Kevin 2, Jason Belmonte, Australia, $12,099.
Viloria 238-254-891, and Tim Lau
FARMINGDALE, NY - Alex Cruz rolled a high game of 264 in the 3, Christopher Sloan, Ireland, $8,799.
221-235-244-885.
Bowlympics League. 4, Bill O’Neill, Langhorne, Pa., $6,599.
Nicholas Hernandez shot 259, Philip Jankowitz 256, and Andrew
Scarpaci 254.
In the Friday Summer Seniors League Joe Livolsi shot 200.
Mike Garrido 260
FARMINGDALE, NY - Mike Garrido rolled 260, Joe Finck 258, and
Amfika Greaves 238 in the Friday Adult/Junior League.
Darius Fuller 249
FARMINGDALE, NY - Darius Fuller paced the scoring in the Friday
Adult/Junior League rolling a high game of 249.
Max Garrido hit 238, and Alexander Greaves 196.
Paulette Miller rolled 182, and Al Noll 176 in the Monday Seniors
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Joe Conigliaro 299-812
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Joe Conigliaro topped the scoring in
the Custom Thumbz Singles League firing games of 299-267-246
for a high series of 812.
Anthony Smith rolled 290, Glenn Smith 278, Marc Walton and
Mike Lancaster 266, and Joe LaSpina 257.
Pat Zenker 289
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Pat Zenker rolled a high game of 289
in the Wednesday Night Mixed League.
Walter Schroeder rolled 268, Robert Lellig 265, Mike Forrai and
Ray Brooks 257, and Alex Bogolubsky 254.
John Balbi 760
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - John Balbi topped the scoring in the
Monday King Trios League firing games of 236-278-246 for a high
series of 760.
John LaBau rolled 266-254-722, Joe DiRe 259, Paul Palmeri and
David Ciofalo 258, and Euly Carr 256.
Raoul Vegosen 279
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Raoul Vegosen led the scoring in the
Thursday Mixed League rolling a high game of 279.
Shaun Berkowsky hit 265, Dan DiGirolamo 247, and Rick
Boremski 245.
Kent Jones 269
ROCKVILLE CENTRE,NY - Kent Jones rolled 269, Ed Frontera
and Jay McCray 257, Joe DiRe 256, and Patrick Zenker 248 in the
Thursday Senior Birds League.
Donald Jones 268
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Donald Jones rolled a high game of
268 in the Tuesday Adult/Junior League.
Nicholas Brusseler rolled 237, Colleen Kingsepp 233, John Genna
236, and Charlie Torres 227.
In the Monday Bar Wars League Brandon Gaines shot 199-178,
Scott Idson 185, and Jack McCarthy 182.
Kevin Gracey 258
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Kevin Gracey paced the scoring in
the Nostalgia Mixed League rolling a high game of 258.
James Luvert hit 230, and Peter McCabe 214.
Bob Schiavone 255
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - Bob Schiavone rolled 255, John
Migliano 250, Ed Frontera 248, and Bob Moskowitz 243 in the
Wednesday AM Doubles League.
Sean McGinn 241
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - In the Thursday El Cheapo Mixed
League Sean McGinn rolled 241, John Moran 233, and John
LaBau, Sr. 223.

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At Parkway Lanes.
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – Richard DeRosa Jr topped all bowlers with
scores of 257-214-255 for a high series of 726 in the Wednesday,
Teterboro Bowling League, at Parkway Lanes.
Adam DeFrancesco posted a 269 in his 720, Joseph Donnarumma 257-
719, Mike DeFrancesco 249-704, and Joe Brulato rolled 263-688.
 6 SPORTS REPORTER September 19 - 25, 2018
Rolando Sebelen’s PBA50 Rookie of the Year Award Writes Another
Chapter for the First Family of Bowling in the Dominican Republic
CHICAGO – With three top-10 finishes in majors dur- member of the Dominican Republic’s most decorated
ing the 2018 season, Rolando Sebelen is the recipient of bowling family, and a long-time competitor in interna-
the PBA50 Rookie of the Year Award and in the tional bowling circles.
process, adding another milestone for what could be His father, also a Rolando, was introduced to the
called the first family of bowling in the Dominican game by relatives while living in Puerto Rico. He took
Republic. to the game quickly and would eventually win the 1971
Sebelen, who joins Venezuelan native and PBA Hall FIQ Doubles Championship – held in Milwaukee –
of Famer Amleto Monacelli as only the second interna- with partner Carlos Diaz. It was the first medal in inter-
tional player to win the PBA50 Rookie of the Year national bowling competition for the Dominican
award, finished eighth in the PBA50 National Republic.
Championship, 10th in the Suncoast PBA Senior U.S. The Sebelen family – which actually includes seven
Open and ninth in the PBA50 Cup to conclude the sea- “Rolandos” – the “senior” Rolando, three sons and
son while leading the points list among PBA50 rookies. three grandsons – developed a passion for bowling and
“My impression right away was the quality of the would make periodic 30-minute plane trips to Puerto
bowlers,” the 50-year-old Sebelen said of his first expe- Rico to practice because of the lack of adequate bowl-
rience in PBA competition. “To be able to bowl with ing facilities in the Dominican Republic. As the
the players that I watched on TV was very exciting for Sebelen family became more involved in the sport,
me. eventually the elder Sebelen built a 22-lane bowling
“It was a totally new experience for me with the for- center in Santo Domingo in 1996. Their center hosted
mats and match play because I had never done that the 1997 FIQ (now Pan American Bowling
before,” Sebelen continued. “It was definitely one of Confederation) American Zone Championships, and
the highlights of my career.” will host the 2018 PABCON Women’s Championships
Sebelen said his most rewarding experience during in late September.
the season was his eighth-place finish in the PBA50 Following in his father’s footsteps, the younger
National Championship. Rolando, a member of the Dominican Republic nation-
“I remember people saying, ‘Who was that guy?’ al bowling team for more than 30 years, also has had
because that was my first tournament,’” Sebelen said. success in international competition. He is a multi-
“The other players were congratulating me and that
made me very comfortable and excited to bowl on the
medalist in international competition, most notably
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of 268 in the Union County Mixed League. Tunners 246, Tom Marcheti 237, and Wes Brus 225 in
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John Miller hit 264, Tim Ellis and Ray the Ocean Aire League.
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September 19 - 25, 2018 SPORTS REPORTER 7
DID ANTHONY SIMONSEN UNVEIL THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF BOWLING TECHNIQUES?
Anthony Simonsen of Austin, delivers a powerful two-handed In doing so, Simonsen may have a “backup ball” player came to died in 1991. He was a right-han-
Texas, made PBA history in win- hook from the right side of the introduced the next evolutionary winning a PBA Tour title was the der who threw a reverse
ning the PBA Xtra Frame Gene lane, made a dramatic decision, advancement in bowling tech- late Ernie Hoesterey of New hook/backup ball his entire life.
Carter’s Pro Shop Classic in using his two-handed skills from nique. Bedford, Mass., who finished sev- He co-owned Country Club Lanes
Middletown, Del., by throwing a the left side of the lane and throw- In researching the use of a enth in the 1965 Boston Open. in Fairhaven, Mass., as well as a
“backup ball.” ing a reverse hook to play the “backup ball” in a PBA title More on Hoesterey later… company that manufactured preci-
Simonsen, 21, who normally lanes like a left-hander. match, the PBA found the closest If PBA Hall of Famer Johnny sion surgical scissors. He bowled
Petraglia is correct, the ability of PBA Tour events primarily in New
two-handed players to compete England, where he was an active
from either side of the lane could New England Bowling
revolutionize the sport. And Association competitor, winning
Petraglia, who has seen it all in his four NEBA titles and earning
53-year PBA career, believes this induction into the NEBA Hall of
is the next-gen. Fame.
“We’ve got juniors doing that “Ernie was a right-handed lefty,
right now. One of them, Matt a very good player,” said PBA
Stephens, is a high school state Hall of Famer and founding mem-
record-holder,” the 71-year-old ber Carmen Salvino. “He blew
New Jersey left-hander said. racks.”
“Ironically, he learned to bowl as You could only do that (throw a
a backup ball player and then he ‘backup ball’) if your arm went
learned the other way. I don’t that way,” said PBA Hall of Famer
know what his future holds, but if Wayne Webb, who grew up in the
he figures it out, the game area and knew Hoesterey well. “I
changes completely.” saw him bowl all over the place;
Petraglia, one of the most astute he was really good at it.”
observers of bowling history Simonsen, like thousands of
among today’s active competitors, bowlers before him, began to tin-
noted that the governing bodies of ker with the reverse hook as a
bowling long ago adopted rules way to get a better angle to try to
that forbid players from changing convert the 2-8-10 split. He also
delivery hands during competi- observed a favorable ball path
tion. That is, a right-handed play- when he did that, so he expanded
er isn’t allowed to shoot at a spare his experimentation in a couple
with a left-handed delivery, nor of PBA Regional tournaments
can he change delivery hands in prior to Middletown, and liked
the middle of competition. what he saw. A lot of other
“But that kinda goes by the bowlers have thrown “backup
board (with two-handers),” he balls” here-and-there, but no one
said. “We have a guy around here had ever tried the technique for
who can bowl with either hand. an game and won a PBA title in
He who looks like a mirror (image the process.
of himself); it’s not just which In the XF Gene Carter’s Pro
arm but his whole body. But now Shop Classic, Simonsen decided
you can bowl with both hands on to try the reverse hook with two
either side of the lane? I don’t games to go in match play, and
know what happens after that. shot 245 and 268 in his final two
“That said, I don’t think any matches to jump from fourth to
rules should be passed to stop first. Even though the stepladder
two-handers,” Petraglia said. “If finals were bowled on a freshly-
you grew up, like Jason oiled pair of lanes, Simonsen
Belmonte, throwing the ball with decided to stick with his left side,
two hands from the time you were reverse hook delivery and it paid
three years old, and you get to be off as he defeated Matt Sanders
30 and they tell you you can’t play of Indianapolis, 216-194, for his
like that? That’s unfair. I don’t fourth PBA Tour title.
think you should ban it, but it is a It probably won’t be the last
problem.” time we’ll see the reverse hook
Back to Ernie Hoesterey, who used in PBA competition.
8 SPORTS REPORTER September 19 - 25, 2018

THE MAGIC AT MAJESTIC

Joe Lampariello 765 Dan Clark 737 Pete Zafian 662 Chuck Mantione 721
HOPELAWN, NJ - Joe Lampariello topped HOPELAWN, NJ - Dan Clark topped the HOPELAWN, NJ - Pete Zafian rolled 202- HOPELAWN, NJ - Chuck Mantione led the
the scoring in the Middlesex County Classic scoring in the Raritan Bay Mens League fir- 236-224-662, Kevin Bovaird 208-213-214- scoring in the Guys and Dolls League firing
League firing games of 259-258-248 for a ing games of 203-279-255 for a 737. 635, Bruce Binkowitz 246, and Evan Kulick games of 218-246-257 for a high series of
high series of 765. Marcos Hernandez rolled 237-279-213- 212 in the Merck League. 721.
Larry Caggiano rolled 264-233-267-764, 729, Glenn Mohr 255-252-219-726, Sean Michael Dellamanna 728 Michael Siecinski shot 247-211-232-690,
Peter Napolitano 224-279-256-759, Pech 228-241-254-723, David Henderson HOPELAWN, NJ - Michael Dellamanna Ryamond Siecinski 224-200-2300-654,
Anthony Stevens 236- 268-245-749, Ed 245-242-226-713, and Frank Leo 236-235- topped the scoring in the Friday Night John Brooks 241, and Vanessa Mantione
Hayes, Jr. 232-237-278-747, Vinny LaBella 238-709. Mixed League firing games of 256-245-227 240.
242-236-267-744. Chuck Mantione 717 for a high series of 728.
In the Jerzey Pikers League Larry Clarke HOPELAWN, NJ - Chuck Mantione led the Don Anione hit 227-219-253-699, Lew
rolled 197, and Ted Yeung 174. It Pays to Advertise in the
Federal Business Centers League firing Caffrey 254-217-224-695, and Sal Angotti
In the Wednesday Early Birds League Sue games of 257-267 for a high series of 717. 247-222-217-686. Sports Reporter
Ragas hit 176, and Char Martino 166. John Rose rolled 196, and Kyle Eagle 192.

2018
Classic Trios
FALL BOWLING LEAGUE!

 

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DAY TIME LEAGUE PLAYERS TYPE START

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Monday 6:00 Monday Nite Mixed 4 Mixed 9/10
Monday 6:15 Chester Men/MonNight Men 4 Men 9/10
Monday 9:00 Classic Trios/Singles 3 Mixed/Any 9/10 %( & )*+
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Tuesday 6:00 County Tuesday Night 5 Mixed 9/4

Wednesday 6:00 Rockaway Women 4 Women 9/5 012121% & 3
Wednesday 6:30 Rockaway Foursome 4 Mixed/Any 9/5
Thursday 6:00 Nor-Bu Lodge & Friends 4 Mixed 9/6
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Thursday 6:20 Thursday Night Mixed 4 Mixed 1/4 9/6
Thursday 9:00 Thursday Night Men 4 Men 9/6
Friday 6:30 Rockaway Mixed 4 Mixed/Any 8/31
MEETING
Sunday 5:30 Strikes and Spares 4 Mixed/Any 9/9 MONDAY, SEPT 10 - 8:30 P.M.
DAY TIME LEAGUE PLAYERS TYPE START
Sunday 10:00 Sunday Morning Trios 3 Mixed 9/9
BOWLING STARTS
IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEETING
DAYTIME

Wednesday 1:00 Fox Hills Seniors & Friends 3 Mixed 9/5

Wednesday 4:00 Morris Hills Mixed 3 Mixed/Any 9/5
TBA
Friday
10:00
4:00
Green Briar Seniors
Friday Youth Ages 4 to 21
3
4
Mixed/Any
Mixed/Any
TBA
9/14
Don’t Miss Out.........
Saturday
Saturday
11:30
5:30
Saturday Youth Ages 4 to 21
Challengers
3
4 or 5
Mixed/Any
Mixed/Any
9/15
9/15
please call Dori at 973-627-5800
Rockaway Lanes
365 US Highway 46 - Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973)627 - 5800 - e-mail Mgrrockawaylanes@aol.com
Rockaway Lanes
365 US Highway 46 - Rockaway - NJ - 07866 / 973-627-5800
For additional information please call or write to the tournament director:

Dori Tingoli - (973) 627-5800/Mgrrockawaylanes@aol.com

365 Route 46 - Rockaway - NJ - 07866
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