April 15, 2012
Wagoner gets $1,000, Mazuryk wins Cuby
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DELMAR - Steve Wagoner of Broadalbin rolled a 268 finale Sunday to cruise to the NBA's Bob Guild Memorial Championshipls at Del Lanes.
The victory was worth $1,000 for Wagoner, who fired games of 268, 202, 214, 276 and 268 to finish with a five-game total of 1228. The big final game gave Wagoner a 102-pin victory over Colonie's Nick Galusha, who earned $600 for his runner-up effort of 1126.
A field of 32 participated in the season-ending event, with 12 bowlers earning a paycheck.
Delmar's Matt Sherman was third with a 1121 that earned him $400, while Duanesburg's Joe Mazuryk was next with a 1117 total that was worth $320.
Mazuryk's fourth-place finish helped him to his second consecutive Cuby Cup Championship and earned him an extra $250. Steve Wagoner was second in the point standings and earned $150, while Nick Miseno Jr. was third and won $100.
NBA Prize List
1-Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 268-202-214-276-268 - 1228, $1000
2-Nick Galusha (Colonie) 218-203-267-246-192 - 1126, $600
3--Matt Sherman (Delmar) 238-181-223-246-192 - 1121, $400
4-Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 248-208-223-234-204 - 1117, $320
5-Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam) 226-202-248-236-192 - 1104, $270
6-Warren Guernsey (Ballston Lake) 217-215-251-212-198 - 1093, $220
7-Brian LeClair (Athens) 210-172-196-266-235- 1079, $180
8-Mike Drexel (Delanson) 279-189-184-199-212 - 1063, $150
9-Tom Earl (Schenectady) 235-205-210-244-151 - 1045, $120
10-Gene Speenburgh (Athens) 185-225-170-206-259 - 1045, $120
11-Ryan Sickler (Guilderland) 197-186-200-222-236 - 1041, $90
12-Ed Gumm (Burnt Hills) 235-144-157-269-235 - 1040, $70
Other Top Scorers:
Ron Gardner 1037, R.J. Martinez 299-1030, Sonny Dorstek 1024, Matt Barkman 1018, Rick Bogholtz 1008, Bob Faragon 1006.
April 11, 2012
$1,000 tops Bob Guild tourney payouts
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DELMAR - A $1,000 top prize, based on 40 entries, will be up for grabs when the NBA's Bob Guild Memorial Championships convene at Del Lanes Sunday morning at 9:30.
The event is being sponsored by Revolutions Pro Shop, owned and operated by former touring pro Brian LeClair, and Del Lanes.
Joe Mazuryk is in good shape to capture his second consecutive Cuby Cup title. The only person with an outside shot of surpassing him is Craig Taylor, who would have to win the title and have Mazuryk finish out of the money.
The tournament will continue to use a five-game, total wood format to determine the champion.
Here is the prize list for the Guild Championships, based on 40 entries:
$1,000, $550, $400, $320, $270, $220, $190, $170, $150, $130, $110, $90, $70
April 4, 2012
Bowlers Eligible for April 15 Tourney
Here are the 48 bowlers eligible for the NBA's Bob Guild Memorial Championships at Del Lanes on April 15:
Dan Ahl
Alan Anderson
Tim Banta
Matt Barkman
Rick Bogholtz
Jason Brown
Craig Clemons
Ed Czyewski
Robert Danzy
Mike DeGenero Jr.
Sonny Dorstek
Mike Drexel
Tom Earl
Bob Faragon
Matt Fazzone
John Ferraro
Dan Furman
Nick Galusha
Ron Gardner
Jim Geiger
Warren Guernsey
Ed Gumm
Travis Heaphy
Tim Hunt
Russ Hunter
Brian LeClair
Connor LeClair
Nunzi Manuli
RJ Martinez
Joe Mazuryk
Nick Miseno Jr.
Mike Miseno
Ed Moran
Mike Neumann
Tony Palumbo
Jim Parker
Michael Pierce
Bill Pulver
Eric Race
Terry Ray
Matt Sherman
Ryan Sickler
Gene Speenburgh
Eric Stangle
Rich Strath
Craig Taylor
Steve Wagoner
Alex Weglarz
April 3, 2012
Cuby Cup Update
Here are the Cuby Cup standings heading into April 15th's Bob Guild Memorial Championships at Del Lanes.
| Mazuryk, Joe | Duanesburg | 555 |
| Taylor, Craig | Rotterdam | 420 |
| Wagoner, Steve | Broadalbin | 390 |
| Miseno, Nick | Ballston Lake | 390 |
| Drexel, Mike | Delanson | 360 |
| Sherman, Matt | Delmar | 355 |
| Faragon, Robert | Schenectady | 325 |
| Furman, Dan | Niskayuna | 270 |
| Speenburgh, Gene | Catskill | 260 |
| Palumbo, Tony | Schenectady | 260 |
March 24, 2012
Perfect game clinches it for Tony Palumbo
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TROY - Schenectady lefthander Tony Palumbo became a first-time winner in grand fashion Saturday afternoon at Uncle Sam Lanes, firing a 300 in his fifth game to pass Schenectady's Bob Faragon and win the NBA's Gardner Excavating Classic.
Palumbo averaged an eye-popping 264 for his five games to walk off with the top prize of $650. It was the 26th perfect game of his career.
His 1321 total put him 16 pins ahead of Faragon, who was the leader after four games. The runner-up finish was worth $350.
Duanesburg's Joe Mazuryk was next with a 1238 that was good enough for $230. Other cashers in the field of 36 were Schenectady's Sonny Dorstek, Guilderland's Ryan Sickler, Amsterdam's Nick Miseno Jr., and Delmar's Matt Sherman.
The NBA will close out its season on April 15 at Del Lanes with the Bob Guild Memorial Championships.
Prize list
Tony Palumbo (Schenectady) 258-258-236-269-300 - 1321, $650
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 213-278-258-297-259 - 1305, $350
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 279-248-269-216-226 - 1238, $230
Sonny Dorstek (Schenectady) 279-217-257-235-248 - 1236, $175
Ryan Sickler (Guilderland) 244-236-259-258-235 - 1232, $125
Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam) 228-210-237-255-278 - 1208, $85
Matt Sherman (Delmar) 244-226-235-279-218 - 1202, $65
Other top finishers
Rich Strath 1201, Craig Taylor 1186, Tom Earl 1160, Tim Banta 1147, Mike Drexel 1145, RJ Martinez 1135, Ron Gardner 1135, Darrel Coonrad 1135.
March 20, 2012
Saturday: Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy
Also: Cuby Cup Update
Here are the Cuby Cup standings to date:
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 450
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 410
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 380
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 350
Nick Miseno Jr. (Ballston Lake) 315
Matt Sherman (Delmar) 285
Dan Furman (Niskayuna) 270
Gene Speenburgh (Catskill) 260
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 200
Brian LeClair (Athens) 190
February 19, 2012
Jeff Voght aces Sportsman's Bowl Open
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SCHENECTADY - Jeff Voght of Canajoharie averaged 242 for five games Sunday to win the NBA Sportsman's Bowl Open and pocket first-place money worth $800.
Voght took the lead after three games with a 244 and finished with a 267 finale to edge runner-up Mike Drexel of Delanson by 62 pins. Drexel's second-place finish was worth $425.
Amsterdam's Nick Miseno Jr. was third and earned $290, while Nunzi Manuli of Colonie finished fourth and earned $210.
Former Colonie High standout Marissa Martinek led the field of 62 after three games with a 706 total, but shot 204 and 199 over her final two games to fall to seventh place and win $125.
Jackpots went to Steve Wagoner (299), Tom Reed (279), Drexel (267), Bob Faragon (256) and Manuli (279).
The NBA's next event will be the Gardner Excavating Open March 24 at Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy.
Top finishers:
1-Jeff Voght (Canajoharie) 257-226-220-244-267 - 1214, $800
2-Mike Drexel (Delanson) 201-220-267-219-245 - 1152, $425
3-Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam) 202-277-218-222-218 - 1137, $290
4-Nunzi Manuli (Colonie) 255-190-210-200-279 - 1134, $210
5-Brad Lawyer (Middleburgh) 214-206-214-223-266 - 1123, $170
6-Ron Gardner (Troy) 197-227-222-255-211 - 1112, $145
7-Marissa Martinek (Albany) 235-204-267-204-199 - 1109, $125
8-Craig Schoonmaker (Glenville) 234-187-225-215-239 - 1100, $105
9-Tom Reed (Mechanicville) 180-279-177-248-208-1092, $1092, $90
10-Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 299-201-190-196-202-1088, $75
11-Dan Furman (Niskayuna) 189-238-224-190-247 - 1088, $75
12-Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 223-170-221-225-247 - 1086, $60
Other top finishers:
13-Brian LeClair 1075, Bob Faragon 1074, Ed Czyzewski 1071, Nick Galusha 1064, Jim Geiger 1063, Tim Banta 1050, Alan Anderson Jr. 1047, Ed Gumm 1040, Tom Taylor 1022, Craig Taylor 1021, Dan Ahl 1021, Warren Guernsey 1020, Mike Miseno 1017, Rob Danzy 1007.
January 20, 2012
Cuby Cup Update
The current top ten in the Cuby Cup standings are:
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 400
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 400
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 325
Matt Sherman (Delmar) 285
Gene Speenburgh (Catskill) 250
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 225
Dan Furman (Niskayuna) 215
Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam) 210
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 190
Brian LeClair (Athens) 180
January 15, 2012
Craig Taylor triumphs with 48-pin lead
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ALBANY - Craig Taylor of Rotterdam averaged 232 for five games and finished with a 1162 total to win the NBA 2001 Central Insurance Agency Open at Redwood Lanes.
Taylor finished with a 48-pin edge over Amsterdam's Nick Miseno Jr. to pocket the first prize of $700. It was his second NBA title of the season, having also finished first at Spare Time/Latham. Miseno earned $360 for his runner-up performance.
Catskill's Gene Speenburgh was third with a 1111 total and earned $225.
Jackpot winners were Taylor (277), Dan Furman (279), Miseno (266), Joe Mazuryk (274) and R.J. Martinez (289).
A total of 43 bowlers participated in the event. The NBA's next event is at Sportsman's Bowl on Feb. 19.
Prize List:
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 277-215-224-210-236 - 1162, $700
Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam) 179-214-266-243-212 - 1114, $360
Gene Speenburgh (Catskill) 202-264-215-180-250 - 1111, $225
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 227-196-232-210-244 - 1109, $170
Rob Danzy (Albany) 200-212-236-233-226 - 1107, $130
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 239-201-185-247-226 - 1098, $100
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 206-206-238-262-185 - 1097, $85
Dan Ahl (Colonie) 259-190-235-194-208 - 1086, $70
Dan Furman (Niskayuna) 210-279-215-194-179 - 1077, $60
Other top scorers:
Warren Guernsey 1066, Davis Mannello 1051, John Pulver 1050, Joe Mazuryk 1043, Ed Gumm 1035, Nunzi Manuli 1031, Bill Green 1024, Mike Colby 1017, R.J. Martinez 1016, Alex Weglarz 1011, Nick Kallner 1006, Jason Brown 1001, Phil Karwoski Jr. 1001.
January 12, 2012
Next event: Sunday at Redwood Lanes
The Northern Bowlers Association continues its 2011-2012 season Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Redwood Lanes.
Entry fee is $50, and first place will be worth $700 based on 40 entries.
Broadalbin's Steve Wagoner is the defending champion, having edged Duanesburg's Joe Mazuryk by 21 pins in last year's event.
The field will bowl a total of five games to determine the winner.
The event is being sponsored by 2001 Central Insurance Agency.
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Cuby Cup Standings:
1-Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg), 390
2-Matt Sherman (Delmar), 275
3-Craig Taylor (Rotterdam), 250
4-Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin), 250
5-Brian LeClair (Athens), 180
6-John Ferraro (Kingston), 170
7-Mike Drexel (Delanson), 155
7-Dan Furman (Niskayuna), 155
9-Gene Speenburgh (Catskill), 145
10-John Riozzi (Catskill), 135
11-Ed Gumm (Burnt Hills), 125
12-Tim Banta (Amsterdam), 115
13-RJ Martinez (Ballston Spa), 110
14-Bob Faragon (Schenectady), 100
14-Warren Guernsey (Latham), 100
December 25, 2011
Joe Mazuryk aces Christmas Eve tourney
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ALBANY - Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg was near-perfect on a tough condition Sunday at Sunset Recreation, firing a 270 game in the championship finals to win the NBA's Riverfront Agency Classic.
The victory was worth $800 for Mazuryk, while Broadalbin's Steve Wagoner, who fired a 234 in the championship game of the eliminator finals, earned $450 for his runner-up performance.
Albany lefthander Rob Danzy was the leading qualifier after six games, but finished fourth and won $275. Selkirk's Matt Sherman was third and earned $350.
A total of 51 bowlers participated in the tournament.
Qualifying scores:
Rob Danzy (Albany), 213-258-226-260-224-193 - 1374
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin), 213-201-242-259-24-211 - 1360
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg), 247-213-198-213-257-226 - 1354
Matt Sherman (Selkirk), 222-203-243-212-238-235 - 1353
Alex Weglarz (Schaghticoke), 278-244-186-233-214-183 - 1338, $175
Brian LeClair (Athens), 189-223-204-268-237-217 - 1338, $175
Mike Drexel (Delanson), 199-192-196-242-238-253 - 1320, $125
Mike Neumann (Albany), 231-155-247-215-204-231 - 1283, $100
Hans Eigo (Kingston), 221-264-160-215-211-204 - 1275, $80
Matt Fazzone (Schenectady), 222-245-133-225-222-226, 1273, $65
Other top scorers:
Warren Guernsey 1267, Dan Furman 1253, Steve Ferraro 1251, Tom DiBell 1239, Tim Banta 1225, John Ferraro 1225, Nick Galusha 1216, Ryan Sickler 1200.
Eliminator finals:
Game One: Mazuryk 230, Wagoner 199, Sherman 188, Danzy 181 (Danzy wins $275).
Game Two: Wagoner 234, Mazuryk 224, Sherman 207 (Sherman wins $350).
Championship: Mazuryk 270, Wagoner 234 (Mazuryk wins $800; Wagoner wins $450).
December 20, 2011
Mark your calendar: Saturday at Sunset
The Northern Bowlers Association's 2011-2012 season continues Saturday morning (Christmas Eve) with the Riverfront Agency Classic at Sunset Recreation.
The six-game qualifier (three games on each side of the house) will begin at 9:30 a.m. The top four bowlers will qualify for an Eliminator Finals, with the winner earning $800 based on 50 entries. Entry fee is $60 and brackets (games 2-4 & 3-5) will be available.
Along with the Riverfront Agency, the event is being sponsored by Karl and Warren's Pro Shop.
For more information contact Karl Bieber at (518) 368-5539.
Selkirk's Matt Sherman won the last NBA event, capturing his second consecutive Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl on Nov. 27. Brian Leclair is the defending champion at Sunset.
November 27, 2011
Sherman bulls ahead in Stockade Open
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SCHENECTADY - Matt Sherman of Delmar opened up with a 280 game on his way to a wire-to-wire victory in the NBA's Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl on Sunday.
It was the second NBA title of Sherman's career, his first win coming in last year's Stockade Open. Sherman earned $675 for the victory and finished with a 56-pin edge over runner-up Dan Furman of Niskayuna. Furman's 1,140 total earned him $375.
A total of 41 bowlers participated in the event, with Glenville's Ed Gumm finishing third with a 1117 total, 27 pins ahead of fourth-place finisher Warren Guernsey of Ballston Spa.
The NBA's next event will be Christmas Eve morning on Sunset Recreation at 9:30 a.m.
Prize List:
Matt Sherman (Delmar) 280-221-267-184-244 - 1196, $675
Dan Furman (Niskayuna) 225-263-216-247-189 - 1140, $375
Ed Gumm (Glenville) 225-232-222-234-204 - 1117, $225
Warren Guernsey (Ballston Spa) 215-233-193-202-247 - 1090, $155
Brian LeClair (Athens) 158-222-233-229-248 - 1090, $155
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 237-235-181-231-192 - 1076, $120
Rick Strath (Altamont) 187-211-190-269-215 - 1072, $100
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 216265-192-184-206 - 1063, $80
Other top scorers:
Ed McGaffin 1062, Matt Fazzone 1041, Al Roth 1041, Dan Ahl 1039, Mike DeGenero 1036, Karl Wolf 1031, Nick Galusha 1024.
Jackpot winners:
Game one, Sherman 280; Game two, Faragon 265; Game three, Sherman 267; Game four, Strath 269; Game five, LeClair 248.
November 23, 2011
8th NBA Stockade Open this Sunday
SCHENECTADY - The best bowlers from the Capital Region will be at Boulevard Bowl Sunday morning at 9:30 to compete in the eighth annual NBA Stockade Open. First place will be worth $800 based on 50 entries.
Matt Sherman of Delmar was last year's winner, defeating runner-up Bob Faragon of Schenectady by 35 pins. Sherman averaged 238 for his five games to capture the first NBA title of his career and win the top prize of $910.
The tournament will be the third event of the NBA's 2011-2012 season. Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg won the season opener at Town n' County Lanes in Guilderland, and Rotterdam's Craig Taylor was the victor at Latham Spare Time.
Here are the past champions:
2004 - Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam)
2005 - Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam)
2006 - Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg)
2007 - Gary Bingham (Brainard)
2008 - Bob Faragon (Schenectady)
2009 - Dan Keenan (Binghamton)
2010 - Matt Sherman (Delmar)
Unofficial Cuby Cup Standings (after two events)
Craig Taylor 275
Joe Mazuryk 210
Gene Speenburgh 160
John Riozzi 150
John Ferraro 110
November 6, 2011
Craig Taylor rides early lead to easy win
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LATHAM - Craig Taylor of Rotterdam defeated John Riozzi of Catskill in the two-game championship match, 428-342, as the Northern Bowlers Association held its second event of the 2011-2012 season at Spare Time Latham.
Taylor got out out to an early lead after winning game one, 232-173, and coasted to the victory, earning $620. Riozzi picked up $350 for his runner-up performance.
Taylor got past Broadalbin's Steve Wagoner in the two-game semifinals, 415-408, while Riozzi was beating Amsterdam's Tim Banta, 394-355.
Banta was the four-game qualifying leader with a 863 total, while Taylor was next with 844.
The NBA's next event is the Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl on Nov. 27.
Finals (two-game matches)
Championship: Craig Taylor def. John Riozzi, 428-342. Taylor wins $620; Riozzi wins $350.
Semifinals: Craig Taylor def. Steve Wagoner, 415-408; John Riozzi def. Tim Banta, 394-355. Wagoner and Banta win $200.
First round: John Riozzi def. Jim Patricelli, 443-393; Steve Wagoner def. Tony Palumbo, 373-357. Patricelli and Palumbo win $150.
Qualifying results:
Tim Banta (Amsterdam) 236-214-216-197 - 863
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 187-267-177-213 - 844
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 196-199-220-206 - 821
Jim Patricelli (Troy) 221-212-176-210 - 819
John Riozzi (Catskill) 211-200-191-208 - 810
Tony Palumbo (Schenectady) 214-277-172-143 - 806
Other cashers: Lee Aiezza (Albany) 805, $100; Mike Drexel (Delanson) 786, $80; Sonny Dorstek (Schenectady) 779, $70; John Ferraro (Kingston) 775, $60.
Other top scorers: Kyle Haines (Altamont) 771, Matt Fazzone (Schenectady) 765; Gene Speenburgh (Athens) 765, Mike Miseno (Amsterdam) 762, Al Roth (Waterford) 761, Karl Wolf (Saratoga Springs) 761.
November 3, 2011
Sunday: 4-game qualifier at Spare Time
LATHAM - The Northern Bowlers Association 2011-2012 season continues Sunday, Nov. 6 with an event at Spare Time-Latham.
The format calls for a four-game qualifier (two games on each side) on the CHEETAH pattern. The top six bowlers will advance to the finals, with the top qualifer and runner-up getting a first-round bye. Bowler No. 3 will bowl No. 6, and Bowler No. 4 will meet No. 5 in a two-game, total pin match, with the winners advancing to meet the top two qualifiers.
Starting time is 9:30 a.m. (remember to set your clocks correctly). Entry fee is $50.
October 5, 2011
Mazuryk puts stamp on new season
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GUILDERLAND - Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg averaged 240 for five games Sunday to open up the 2011-2012 NBA season with a victory in the Proforma Lee's Trophies Open at Town n' Country Lanes.
Mazuryk took the lead with a three-game total of 718 and finished with a 27-pin victory over Catskill's Gene Speenburgh. His five-game total of 1201 earned him the winner's check of $500, while Speenburgh settled for second-place money of $300.
Kingston's John Ferraro, son of PBA Hall of Famer Dave Ferraro, finished third in the field of 31 with a 1153 total and won $200.
RJ Martinez of Ballston Spa was fourth with an 1141 total, while rounding out the cashers were Craig Taylor of Rotterdam, Nick Miseno Jr. of Amsterdam and Matt Sherman of Selkirk.
The victory puts Mazuryk into the early lead for the Cuby Cup, symbolic of the best performer of the NBA season. Mazuryk also won last season's Cuby Cup and finished the year with a victory in the Bob Guild Memorial Championships.
Jackpot winners were Ferraro (269), Mazuryk (289), Mike Miseno (258), Taylor (289) and Brian LeClair (300).
The NBA season resumes Sunday , Nov. 6 at Spare Time-Latham.
Cashers:
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 206-289-223-269-214 - 1201, $500
Gene Speenburgh (Catskill) 203-269-220-255-227 - 1174, $300
John Ferraro (Kingston) 269-227-210-190-257 - 1153, $200
RJ Martinez (Ballston Spa) 225-201-236-258-221 - 1141, $150
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 236-181-203-289-223 - 1132, $100
Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam) 204-234-247-237-206 - 1128, $80
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 221-194-225-205-257 - 1102, $60
Other top scorers:
Ed Czyzewski 1097, Brian LeClair 1082, Bob Faragon 1082, Ryan Sickler 1079, Matt Barkman 1071, Steve Wagner 1062, Mark Rathbun 1052, Alan Anderson 1051.
October 5, 2011
New season kicks off Sunday, Oct. 9
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If you’re not one of the best bowlers in the Capital Region, then you didn’t win a Northern Bowlers Association title during the 2010-2011 season.
Only the area’s elite, the cream of the crop, seem able to lay claim to an NBA trophy, and if your name wasn’t Joe Mazuryk or Brian LeClair, it got even tougher. Mazuryk, from Duanesburg, won two titles and finished second three times to win the Cuby Cup with 1005 points, symbolic of the best performer of the 201-2011 season, while LeClair, from Chatham, won three championships and finished second in the Cuby Cup with 950 points.
In third place with two titles and 655 points was Broadalbin’s Steve Wagoner, while claiming single titles on last season’s NBA schedule were Clifton Park’s John Walther III, Selkirk’s Matt Sherman, and Schenectady’s Bob Faragon.
Those bowlers and others figure to be a big part of the picture this season as the NBA campaign begins Oct. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland.
Spare Time-Latham will host an event on Nov. 6, while other first-half tournaments will include the Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady on Nov. 27 and Sunset Recreation in Albany on Dec. 24. Both are 9:30 starts, with the Sunset competition being held on Saturday morning, Christmas Eve.
Among the major sponsors for the 2011-2012 season will be the Daily Gazette, Mike’s Hot Dogs, Mohawk Honda, the WatersEdge Lighthouse and Gallo’s Florist.
2011 – 2012 Schedule
October 9, 2011 @ Town ‘n Country
“Proforma Lee’s Trophies Open”
November 6, 2011 @ Spare Time Latham
4 game with finals
November 27, 2011 @ Boulevard Bowl
“The Stockade Open”
December 24, 2011 @ Sunset Recreation
4 games with finals
January 15, 2012 @ Redwood Lanes
February 19, 2012 @ Sportsman’s Bowl
March 11, 2012 @ Uncle Sam Lanes
“Gardner Excavating Classic”
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April 15, 2012
“Bob Guild Championship”
@ Del Lanes
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Entry fee $50, membership $15
Must bowl in 3 regular events to participate in the “Bob Guild Championship”
(all events are 5 game sweeper unless noted)
April 23, 2011
Mazuryk takes home Cuby Cup
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DELMAR - Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg rolled 545 for his final two games Saturday and finished with a five-game total of 1,175 to win the NBA/Bob Guild Memorial Championships at Del Lanes.
Mazuryk, who averaged 235 for his five games, finished with a 12-pin advantage over runner-up Brian LeClair of Athens. The victory was worth $1,000 for Mazuryk, while LeClair collected $600.
The victory also helped Mazuryk claim the Cuby Cup, symbolic of the best performer throughout the 2010-2011 season. Mazuryk finished with 1,005 points, LeClair was second with 950 points, and Broadalbin's Steve Wagoner was third with 655 points.
Finishing third in Saturday's tournament was Kyle Haines of Altamont. Haines finished strong with 528 for his final two games and wound up with 1,139 and earned $450.
Philmont's Ed Czyzewski, who fired a 287 in the first game to take the early lead, finished fourth with 1,133 and won $380.
1- Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 259-191-180-279-266 -1175, $1000
2- Brian LeClair (Athens) 258-215-231-202-257 - 1163, $600
3- Kyle Haines (Altamont) 187-199-225-286-242 - 1139, $450
4- Ed Czyzewski (Philmont) 287-199-201-233-213 - 1133, $380
5- Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 207-224-243-227-242 - 1123, $320
6- Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 215-248-190-195-256 - 1104, $270
7- Chip Tashjian (Albany) 196-253-186-212-243 - 1090, $230
8- Gene Speenburgh (Athens) 247-193-221-221-205 - 1087, $190
9- Jason Baker (Sharon Springs) 266-211-245-189-172 - 1083, $160
10- Gino Correra (Schenectady) 168-246-233-234-191 - 1072, $130
11- Craig Schoonmaker (Glenville) 221-199-226-224-195 - 1065, $110
12- Nick Galusha (Colonie) 191-231-215-222-204 - 1063, $90
13- Mike Drexel (Delanson) 198-279-182-179-221 -1059, $80
14- Tom Earl (Schenectady) 182-239-268-160-199 - 1048, $70
Other top finishers: Mike DeGenero Jr. 1043, Dan Furman 1032, Matt Barkman 1032, Steve Wagoner 1024, Sonny Dorstek 1016, R.J. Martinez 1015.
April 18, 2011
Day change reminder / Past champions
Don't forget! This weekend it's Saturday morning, not Sunday!
The Northern Bowlers Association/Bob Guild Memorial Championships begin 9:30 Saturday morning at Del Lanes in Delmar. Based on 55 entries, first place will be worth $1,100. The runner-up prize (with 55 entries) will be $600, and third place will be worth $450. There will be a total of 16 cashers. 70 bowlers are eligible to compete.
Since the NBA began calling its season-ending event the Bob Guild Memorial Championships in 1986 there have been 24 different winners. Only one person, lefthander Gary Bingham of Brainard, has won the event twice, in 1995 and 1999.
NBA/Bob Guild Championships: Past winners & runners-up
Year |
Winner |
Runner-Up |
Location |
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2010 |
Steve Wagoner |
Dan Keenan |
Del Lanes |
2009 |
Dan Furman |
Ron Gardner |
Del Lanes |
2008 |
Dustin Paupst |
Matt Sherman |
Del Lanes |
2007 |
Tim Banks |
Justin Barcomb |
Sunset Rec |
2006 |
Lee Aiezza |
Al Roth |
Sunset Rec |
2005 |
Al Roth |
Russ Hunter |
Clifton Park |
2004 |
Mike Drexel |
Nick Miseno Jr. |
Clifton Park |
2003 |
Will Leavitt |
Pete Dougherty |
The Bowlers Club |
2002 |
Bob Macey |
Ron Unser |
Clifton Park |
2001 |
Jamie Diamond |
Bill Ray |
Boulevard Bowl |
2000 |
Vince Cicchinelli |
Pete Dougherty |
Town n' Country |
1999 |
Gary Bingham |
Steve Gabriel |
Boulevard Bowl |
1998 |
John Walther III |
Bob Caputo Jr. |
Redwood Lanes |
1997 |
Nick Miseno Jr. |
Bob Tedesco Jr. |
Sportsman's Bowl |
1996 |
Ron Priester |
Lew LaBahn |
Hi-Roc Lanes |
1995 |
Gary Bingham |
Frank Impellizzeri Sr. |
Hi-Roc Lanes |
1994 |
Rit Carney |
Steve Sautin |
Sportsman's Bowl |
1993 |
Warren Schreiber |
Frank Impellizzeri Sr. |
Boulevard Bowl |
1992 |
Kenny Hall |
Keith Livengood |
Boulevard Bowl |
1991 |
Dave Adams |
Gary Bingham |
Boulevard Bowl |
1990 |
Fred McMahon |
Dave Adams |
Boulevard Bowl |
1989 |
Skip Vigars Jr. |
Karl Bieber |
Boulevard Bowl |
1988 |
Dave Frascatore |
Bill Tighe |
Boulevard Bowl |
1987 |
Len Reyngoudt |
Ed McGaffin |
Boulevard Bowl |
1986 |
Brian LeClair |
Andy Guariglia |
Boulevard Bowl |
April 11, 2011
NBA/Bob Guild Memorial eligibility list
Here is the list of names eligible to compete in the NBA/Bob Guild Memorial Championships to be contested Saturday morning at 9:30, April 23, at Del Lanes in Delmar.
Dan Ahl |
Lee Aiezza |
Alan Anderson |
Jason Baker |
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Kevin Barfield |
Matt Barkman |
Jody Becker |
Gary Bingham |
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Rick Bogholtz |
Tom Bortle |
Bill Brouillette |
Jason Brown |
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John Cassera |
Chris Charron |
Gino Correra |
Ed Czyzewski |
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Rob Danzy |
Mike DeGenero Jr. |
Dan DeRizzo |
Bob DiNuzzo |
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John Dolny |
Sonny Dorstek |
Pete Dougherty |
Mike Drexel |
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Tom Earl |
Bob Faragon |
Matt Fazzone |
Dan Furman |
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Ryan Galli |
Nick Galusha |
Ron Gardner |
Jim Geiger |
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Warren Guernsey |
Kyle Haines |
Ronald Hayes |
Travis Heaphy |
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Russ Hunter |
Mark James |
Rob Leavitt |
Brian LeClair |
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Peter Linck |
Davis Mannello |
Nunzi Manuli |
RJ Martinez |
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Joe Mazuryk |
Mike Miseno |
Nick Miseno Jr. |
Mike Neumann |
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Dustin Paupst |
Bill Pulver |
Eric Race |
Terry Ray |
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Marty Romanick |
Craig Schoonmaker |
Matt Sherman |
Ryan Sickler |
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Bob Smith |
Craig Smith |
Gene Speenburgh |
Eric Stangle |
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Rich Strath |
Ken Stroud |
Chip Tashjian |
Craig Taylor |
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Ed Torres |
Bill Treadwell Jr. |
Jon Van Dyke |
Jeff Voght |
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Steve Wagoner |
Alex Weglarz |
April 11, 2011
Brian LeClair wins with 51-pin lead
Dan DeRizzo bowls 300
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CLIFTON PARK - Brian LeClair of Athens averaged 241 for five games Sunday afternoon to win the Northern Bowlers Association Clifton Park Open at Spare Time/Clifton Park.
The victory was worth $760 for LeClair, who finished with a 277 game to give himself a 1207 five-game total and move past Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg. Mazuryk, who earned $390 for the runner-up effort, was 51 pins behind LeClair in second place.
Mechanicville's Tom Reed was third, 19 pins behind Mazuryk, and won $225.
The tournament was sponsored by Karl and Warren's Pro Shop.
A field of 46 bowlers participated in the final regular season event of the NBA season, which included a 300 game by Guilderland's Dan DeRizzo. It was the first perfect game rolled in the NBA during the 2010-2011 season.
The NBA/Bob Guild Memorial Championships will be held Saturday, April 23, at Del Lanes in Delmar at 9:30 a.m.
Cashers:
Brian LeClair (Athens) 210-253-212-255-277 - 1207, $760
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 234-254-247-230-191 - 1156, $390
Tom Reed (Mechanicville) 199-212-194-279-253 - 1137, $225
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 236-254-205-222-219 - 1136, $150
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 265-191-224-247-202 - 1129, $120
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 224-235-184-214-268 - 1125, $90
Bob Smith (Ballston Spa) 218-203-235-214-254 -1124, $80
Jason Baker (Sharon Springs) 228-233-207-268-184, 1120, $70
Dan Ahl (Colonie)244-198-246-224-205 - 1117, $60
Other top scorers:
Terry Ray (Schenectady) 1110, Bill Pulver (Colonie) 1094, Ron Gardner (Troy) 1086, Gene Speenburgh (Athens) 1071, Chip Tashjian (Albany) 1071, Nick Galusha (Colonie) 1065.
Cuby Cup Update
| Joe Mazuryk | 805 |
| Brian LeClair | 800 |
| Steve Wagoner | 645 |
| Matt Sherman | 550 |
| Mike Drexel | 515 |
| Bob Faragon | 360 |
| Jason Baker | 350 |
| Craig Taylor | 340 |
| Dan Furman | 260 |
| Kyle Haines | 255 |
| R.J. Martinez | 220 |
| John Walther | 200 |
| Gene Speenburgh | 195 |
| Bob DiNuzzo | 170 |
| Nick Miseno Jr. | 170 |
March 30, 2011
Clifton Park event set for April 10
There are 63 bowlers eligible for the season-ending Bob Guild Memorial
Championships, and 24 more bowlers will be eligible if they compete in the
April 10 event at Sparetime/Clifton Park.
Here are the 24 bowlers who need one more tournament to qualify for the
Guild Championships the following weekend at Del Lanes:
Dan Ahl, John Broadhurst, Bill Brouillette, Jim Burton, Luke Ciccarelli,
Mike Davi, Jr., Bill Dunn, Rit Fazzone, Derek Forkel, Ryan Galli, Warren
Guernsey, Glen Helsley, Eric Malone, Bob Martinez, Mike Neumann, Tony
Palumbo, Terry Ray, Al Roth, Jacob Shank, Andy Smith, Bob Smith, Chip
Tashjian, Mark Taylor, Jim Thomas
March 15, 2011
Cuby Cup update
| Joe Mazuryk | 655 |
| Brian LeClair | 600 |
| Steve Wagoner | 570 |
| Matt Sherman | 550 |
| Mike Drexel | 430 |
| Bob Faragon | 360 |
| Jason Baker | 290 |
| Craig Taylor | 270 |
| Dan Furman | 250 |
| Kyle Haines | 245 |
March 13, 2011
John Walther wins with strong finish
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TROY - John Walther of Clifton Park averaged over 240 for his final three games Sunday to move past Mike Drexel of Delanson and win the NBA/Gardner Excavating Open at Uncle Sam Lanes.
Walther opened with games of 194 and 187, but then shot 240, 226 and 259 to finish with a 1,106 five-game total. The victory was worth $550, while Drexel hung on for second place with a 1,074 total and earned $300.
Selkirk's Matt Sherman was next with a 1039 five-game total, followed by Altamont's Kyle Haines, Troy's Ron Gardner and Schenectady's Tom Earl. Single-game jackpots went to Drexel (226), Sherman (232), Walther (240) Sonny Dorstek (231) and Walther (259).
Cashers:
John Walther (Clifton Park) 194-187-240-226-259 - 1106, $550
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 226-214-244-222-168 - 1074, $300
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 178-232-174-223-232 - 1039, $170
Kyle Haines (Altamont) 215-200-177-206-224 - 1022, $120
Ron Gardner (Troy) 182-206-204-200-215 - 1107, $90
Tom Earl (Schenectady) 197-182-192-213-217 - 1001, $70
Other top scorers: Gino Correra 993, Chip Tashjian 986, Bob Smith 973, Sonny Dorstek 950, Jason Baker 949, John Dolny 947, Warren Guernsey 939.
March 10, 2011
Sunday: NBA/Gardner Excavation Open
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The NBA/Gardner Excavation Open will be held Sunday morning at 9:30 at Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy.
First place will be worth $700 based on 40 entries. Entry fee is $50, plus $5 for membership if not paid yet in full.
Gardner, a Watervliet native and Troy resident, has been one of the Capital Region's top bowlers for years and continues to be a regular competitor in the Northern Bowlers Association.
All participants in Sunday's event will have their names submitted in a drawing for a Brunswick bowling ball, the Evil Seige.
The tournament is the eight NBA event of the season. With two regular-season contests left, there are 58 bowlers eligible for the NBA/Bob Guild Memorial Championships in April, and 21 more bowlers who need one more event to qualify.
February 22, 2011
Cuby Cup update
| Joe Mazuryk | 655 |
| Brian LeClair | 600 |
| Steve Wagoner | 570 |
| Matt Sherman | 450 |
| Bob Faragon | 360 |
| Jason Baker | 280 |
| Mike Drexel | 280 |
| Craig Taylor | 270 |
| Dan Furman | 250 |
| R.J. Martinez | 210 |
February 20, 2011
Mazuryk wins NBA/Joe Donato Classic
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SCHENECTADY - Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg averaged just over 243 for five games Sunday and finished with a five-game total of 1217 to win the NBA/Joe Donato Classic at Sportsman's Bowl.
The victory was worth $860 for Mazuryk, who finished with a 51-pin cushion over Binghamton's Ryan Galli. The runner-up performance for Galli was worth $440.
Left-hander Jason Baker of Sharon Springs was one pin behind Galli with a 1,165 and earned $290. Baker was the leader heading into the final game, owning a four-pin cushion over Mazuryk.
A field of 62 bowlers participated in the tournament. The low to cash figure was the 1085 posted by Athens' Brian LeClair.
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 258-217-232-246-268 - 1217 $860
Ryan Galli (Binghamton) 223-237-236-223-247 - 1166, $440
Jason Baker (Sharon Springs) 258-217-232-246-212 - 1165, $290
Marc Fowler (Schenectady) 241-223-225-174-279 - 1142, $210
Warren Guernsey (Ballston Spa) 201-234-233-204-267 - 1139, $160
Craig Taylor (Schenectady) 208-223-197-255-243 - 1126, $130
Rich Strath (Altamont) 213-245-192-198-269 - 1117, $110
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 220-199-222-235-233 - 1109, $100
Mike Neumann (East Greenbush) 269-232-197-174-230 - 1102, $90
RJ Martinez (Ballston Spa) 237-233-171-209-246 - 1096, $75
Jamie Diamond (Schoharie) 221-196-253-243-183 - 1096, $75
Brian LeClair (Athens) 215-224-181-232-232 - 1085, $60
Other top scorers:
Matt Sherman 1077, Rob Leavitt 1074, Tom Earl 1063, Dan Furman 1052, Gary
Bingham 1051, Nick Miseno Jr. 1050, Gino Correra 1047, Matt Fazzone 1046,
Steve Wagoner 1040, Gene Speenburgh 1038.
February 13, 2011
NBA honors champion Joe Donato
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When the topic of "best bowler ever in the Capital Region" comes up, there are only a handful of names that enter into the conversation. For many people, the first name they think of is Joe Donato.
And, when you narrow the focus to within Schenectady city limits, there's little argument. Donato was clearly the best.
This Sunday at 9:30 p.m., the Northern Bowlers Association will honor the memory of Schenectady's finest kegler ever with the NBA/Joe Donato Classic at Sportsman's Bowl on Crane Street.
Sportsman's is the house Donato opened himself in 1966, and where the greatest bowlers in the world congregated at least once a year for the Elmer Ciccone Benefit Tournament.
Sunday's event is the NBA's seventh tournament of the season.
Broadalbin's Steve Wagoner won his second title last month at Redwood Lanes in Colonie, while other NBA winners this season have been Brian LeClair (at Sparetime-East Greenbush and Sunset Rec), Matt Sherman (at Boulevard Bowl) and Bob Faragon (at Town n' Country).
First place will be worth $800 based on 50 entries.
January 16, 2011
Cuby Cup update
| Brian LeClair | 560 |
| Steve Wagoner | 560 |
| Joe Mazuryk | 455 |
| Matt Sherman | 440 |
| Bob Faragon | 350 |
| Dan Furman | 240 |
| Mike Drexel | 220 |
| Craig Taylor | 200 |
| Jason Baker | 180 |
| Gene Speenburgh | 175 |
| Bob DiNuzzo | 170 |
| Kyle Haines | 160 |
| R.J. Martinez | 160 |
| Nick Miseno | 160 |
| Chris Charron | 125 |
January 16, 2011
Wagoner back in top form
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COLONIE - Steve Wagoner rolled a 248 to take the lead after game four, and finished with a 259 and a 1,198 five-game total to win the 2001 CIA Insurance/NBA Open at Redwood Lanes.
Wagoner earned $750 for the victory, finishing with a 21-pin cushion over Duanesburg's Joe Mazuryk, who picked up $380 for his runner-up performance of 1,177.
Matt Sherman of Selkirk was third and earned $200, while Waterford's Chris Charron was fourth. Also in the money were Jason Baker of Sharon Springs, Gene Speenburgh of Athens, Nick Galusha of Colonie, Brian LeClair of Athens, and Alex Weglarz of Schaghticoke.
A total of 44 bowlers participated in the event.
The next NBA event is at Sportsman's Bowl in February.
Cashers:
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 228-216-247-248-259 - 1,198, $750
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 237-206-257-227-250 - 1,177, $380
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 214-251-268-181-246 - 1,160, $200
Chris Charron (Waterford) 247-230-200-241-179 - 1,097, $140
Jason Baker (Sharon Springs) 235-276-236-188-161 - 1,096, $110
Gene Speenburgh (Athens) 199-171-237-223-215 - 1,045, $85
Nick Galusha (Colonie) 190-200-214-214-224- 1,042, $75
Brian LeClair (Athens) 190-173-212-223-232 - 1,030, $65
Alex Weglarz (Schaghticoke) 208-204-172-235-204 - 1,023, $55
Other top scorers:
Eric Stangle 1017, Glen Helsey 1007, Nick Miseno 1002, Dan Ahl 983, Gary Bingham 979.
January 7, 2011
2011 NBA/2001 CIA Open coming Sunday
The 2011 NBA/2001 Central Insurance Agency Open will be held at Redwood Lanes in Colonie Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m.
The entry fee is $50 plus a $5 membership fee for those who aren't fully-paid members. The format is a five-game sweeper. First place will be worth $800 based on 50 entries.
Brian LeClair won last month's NBA event at Sunset Lanes in Albany. Bob Faragon won the NBA's Redwood event last year.
December 21, 2010
Cuby Cup update
Cuby Cup scores following the Riverfront Insuring Group/NBA Open:
| Brian LeClair | 500 |
| Steve Wagoner | 360 |
| Bob Faragon | 350 |
| Matt Sherman | 340 |
| Joe Mazuryk | 305 |
| Dan Furman | 240 |
| Mike Drexel | 210 |
| Craig Taylor | 200 |
| Bob DiNuzzo | 170 |
| Kyle Haines | 150 |
| R.J. Martinez | 150 |
| Nick Miseno | 150 |
| Bill Pulver | 120 |
| Jason Baker | 105 |
| Dan Di Nuzzo | 105 |
December 19, 2010
Win nets $810 for Brian LeClair
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ALBANY - Brian LeClair of Athens averaged 231 for his three games in the eliminator finals format to win the Riverfront Insuring Group/NBA Open Sunday afternoon at Sunset Recreation.
LeClair, who won his second NBA title of the season, defeated defending champion Nick Miseno of Amsterdam in the final game, 204-178. The victory was worth $810 for LeClair, while Miseno won $420.
Colonie's Bill Pulver was the qualifying leader with a 909 four-game total, while also making the finals in second place was Mike Drexel of Delanson with a 889. Drexel was eliminated in game one, and Pulver was low man in game two, leaving Miseno and LeClair to shoot for the title.
Miseno rolled an 865 in the qualifier to finish third, while LeClair was just two pins behind him at 863 to claim the final spot in the finals. A field of 52 participated in the event, which was also sponsored by Karl and Warren's Pro Shop.
The NBA's next event is Jan. 16th at Redwood Lanes in Colonie.
Finals
Game one: LeClair 232, Pulver 180, Miseno 179, Drexel 170 (Drexel wins $180).
Game two: LeClair 258, Miseno 232, Pulver 188 (Pulver wins $245).
Championship: LeClair 204, Miseno 178. (LeClair wins $810, Miseno $420.)
Qualifying scores:
Bill Pulver (Colonie) 232-200-258-219 - 909
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 254-219-206-210 - 889
Nick Miseno (Amsterdam) 217-206-195-247 - 865
Brian LeClair (Athens) 167-233-224-239 - 863
Top four make finals:
Other cashers:
John Pulver (Colonie) 203-226-226-206 - 862 $140
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 195-201-241-224 - 861 $100
Jim Geiger (Amsterdam) 184-192-213-236 - 825 $80
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam) 265-204-168-174 - 811 $70
Gary Bingham (Brainard) 231-181-171-217 - 800 $60
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 192-199-210-195 - 796 $50
Other top scorers:
Mark Taylor (Albany) 784, Rich Strath (Altamont) 782, Jeff Voght (Canajoharie) 778, Jason Baker (Sharon Springs) 776, Marty Romanick (Hyde Park), 776.
December 15, 2010
NBA at Sunset
The Northern Bowlers Association resumes Sunday morning at 9:30 when Karl and Warren's Pro Shop presents the 2010 Riverfront Insuring Group Open at Sunset Lanes in Albany.
The field will bowl two games on each side of the house, with the top four qualifiers advancing to a eliminator final. First place will be worth $800 based on 50 entries, and the leading qualifier will win an additional $50.
One in every five bowlers will cash. Also, Karl and Warren's Pro Shop will raffle off a new Track 916 All-Terrain bowling ball to one of the participants. Donations to the raffle will be accepted.
Amsterdam's Nick Miseno is the defending champion.
November 30, 2010
Cuby Cup update
Cuby Cup scores following the Stockade Open are:
| Bob Faragon | 350 |
| Steve Wagoner | 310 |
| Brian LeClair | 300 |
| Joe Mazuryk | 295 |
| Matt Sherman | 270 |
| Dan Furman | 230 |
| Bob DiNuzzo | 160 |
| Kyle Haines | 140 |
| R.J. Martinez | 140 |
| Craig Taylor | 140 |
| Mike Drexel | 125 |
November 28, 2010
Matt Sherman takes top money
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SCHENECTADY - Matt Sherman of Delmar captured the first Northern Bowlers Association title of his career Sunday afternoon, averaging 238 for five games in the 2010 Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl.
Sherman’s total of 1,193 put him 35 pins ahead of runner-up Bob Faragon of Schenectady. The victory was worth $910 for Sherman, while Faragon earned $460.
Sherman, the leader after three games, fell back to third place after four games when he shot 193. But, with a 268 finale, he moved past both Faragon and Schenectady’s Craig Taylor to claim his first NBA title after posting three runner-up finishes, all during the 2007-2008 season.
Athens’ Brian Leclair, the winner earlier this month at Spare Time East Greenbush, shot a 258 finale to finish third and win $270. Taylor hung on for fourth place and earned $200, while Altamont’s Kyle Haines won the last-game jackpot with a 279 and finished in fifth place to pick up $155.
Other jackpot winners were: Game one, Faragon 268; Game two, Rob Danzy 246; Game three, Sherman 269; Game four, C. Taylor 268.
Scores: Northern Bowlers Association Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl, Schenectady
1- Matt Sherman (Delmar) 225-238-269-193-268 - 1193, $910
2- Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 268-229-226-214-221 - 1158, $460
3- Brian LeClair (Athens) 223-209-219-226-258 - 1135, $270
4- Craig Taylor (Schenectady) 223-206-237-278-186 - 1130, $200
5- Kyle Haines (Altamont) 256-192-210-190-279 - 1127, $155
6- Dan Furman (Niskayuna) 225-232-207-224-180 - 1068, $120
7- Mike Drexel (Delanson) 195-223-198-217-219 - 1062, $105
8- Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 183-185-222-188-279 - 1057, $90
9- Dan Ahl (Albany) 236-169-231-212-204 - 1052, $80
10- Eric Stangle (Ballston Spa) 196-213-212-221-201 - 1043, $70
11- R.J. Martinez (Ballston Spa) 204-196-202-191-244 - 1037, $65
12- Sonny Dorstek (Schenectady) 192-245-231-162-199 - 1029, $60
Other top finishers:
13- Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 1010
14- Lee Aiezza (Albany) 1002
15- Rob Leavitt (Clifton Park) 1001
16- Tom Yadanza (Saratoga Springs) 993
17- Jessica Aiezza (Albany) 989
18- Matt Fazzone (Schenectady) 989
November 23, 2010
Cuby Cup standings
Cuby Cup scores to date are as follows:
| Steve Wagoner | 300 |
| Joe Mazuryk | 235 |
| Bob Faragon | 200 |
| Brian LeClair | 200 |
| Bob DiNuzzo | 160 |
| Dan Furman | 160 |
| Steve Gabriel | 100 |
| Dan Keenan | 100 |
| R.J. Martinez | 95 |
| Jason Baker | 85 |
| Dan DeRizzo | 85 |
| Ryan Sickler | 85 |
| Gene Speenburgh | 85 |
| Nunzi Manuli | 80 |
| Craig Smith | 80 |
November 7, 2010
3-pin lead wins Brian LeClair $800
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EAST GREENBUSH - Brian LeClair of Athens defeated Bob DiNuzzo of Latham in the championship game, 202-199, to win the $800 top prize in the NBA's Spare Time East Greenbush Classic.
LeClair opened the four-man eliminator finals with a 232 game, while also advancing were Broadalbin's Steve Wagoner with a 224 and qualifying leader DiNuzzo with a 211. Guilderland's Dan DeRizzo, second to DiNuzzo in the four-game qualifier, shot 181 and was eliminated.
In the second game of the finals, LeClair (215) and DiNuzzo (177) both advanced, while Wagoner (162) was eliminated.
A field of 52 participated in the event. The NBA's next stop is the Stockade Open on Nov. 28 at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady.
Finals:
Game one: Brian LeClair (Athens), 232; Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin), 224; Bob DiNuzzo (Latham), 211; Dan DeRizzo (Guilderland), 181 ($160).
Game two: LeClair 215, DiNuzzo 177, Wagoner 162 ($230).
Championship: LeClair 202, DiNuzzo 199. LeClair wins $800, DiNuzzo wins $410.
Qualifying scores:
DiNuzzo 888, DeRizzo 847, LeClair 834, Wagoner 825. Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg), 817, $115; Bob Leavitt (Ballston Lake), 815, $85; Nunzi Manuli (Colonie), 815, $85; Mike Miseno (Amsterdam), 808, $70; Mike Drexel (Delanson), 786, $65; Lee Aiezza (Castleton), 784, $60; Kyle Haines (Altamont), 784, $60.
Other top scorers:
Mike MacDowell 782, Rob Danzy 767, Russ Hunter 764, Matt Sherman 759, Terry Ray 759, Clay Reiniger 767, Matt Fazzone 756.
October 3, 2010
Faragon triumphs again
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GUILDERLAND - Bob "Goose" Faragon opened with a 277 game and held on for a two-pin victory over Delanson's Joe Mazuryk in the Northern Bowlers Association event Sunday at Town n' Country Lanes.
After his big opener, Faragon rolled games of 224, 199, 189 and 191 for a five-game total of 1,080. The victory was worth $800 for Faragon, while Mazuryk, who finished with a 228, earned $400.
Dan Keenan of Rochester was third with a 1,043 five-game total and won $210, while lefthander Jason Baker was fourth with a 1025 that earned him $125.
The tournament was sponsored by the Albany Bowling News and the Daily Gazette.
The NBA's next event will be 9:30 Sunday morning, Nov. 7 at Spare Time/East Greenbush.
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 277-224-199-189-191 - 1080, $800
Joe Mazuryk (Delanson) 196-225-191-238-228 - 1,078, $400
Dan Keenan (Rochester) 217-212-228-194-192 - 1043, $210
Jason Baker (Sharon Springs) 221-211-201-208-184 - 1025, $145
Marty Romanick (Kingston) 233-215-188-197-167 - 1000, $110
Craig Smith (Schenectady) 189-225-201-2214-167 - 996, $90
Ryan Sickler (Guilderland) 207-183-189-191-222 - 992, $80
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 161-225-169-266-169 - 990, $70
Craig Taylor (Schenectady) 154-248-247-202-137 - 988, $65
Rich Strath (Altamont), 171-206-209-211-186 - 983 $60
Other top scorers: Chris Werner 978, R.J. Martinez 976, Kyle Haines 976, Alex Weglarz 974, Ken Stroud 964, Lee Aiezza 961, Pete Linck 949, Craig Schoonmaker 947, Gene Speenburgh 947, Jason Brown 940.
September 23, 2010
Klonowski pitches in on 2010-2011 season
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SCHENECTADY - Klonowski's Bowling and Billiard Supplies has a special offer for NBA members
A 30 percent off sale on the latest equipment, including Ebonite, Storm, Columbia, Hammer, Roto Grip, Brunswick and Track bowling balls and accessories is available to NBA bowlers for the entire 2010-2011 season.
Bowl in just one NBA event and be eligible for a new bowling ball from Klonowski's at 30 percent off. If Ted doesn't have the ball in stock he'll order it for you. Take the ball to your favorite ball driller or have Ted drill the ball for you at his establishment at 1444 State Street in Schenectady.
Klonowski's is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To reach Ted call 370-0310 or check out the web site at www.klonowski's.com..
Ted Klonowski Jr. grew up in Schenectady and was a standout athlete at Mohonasen High School. He began working in the bowling business at Towne Academy for Carl Bufano and later worked at Boulevard Bowl for 12 seasons.
Ted started his own bowling business in 1973 and has been at his current location on State Street since 1986.
August 19, 2010
Wagoner soars in 2010-2011 opener
SCHENECTADY - Steve Wagoner of Broadalbin rolled a 299 in game four to move into contention, and finished with a 233 game to pass Niskayuna's Dan Furman and win the NBA/Lee's Trophies Open Thursday night at Sportsman's Bowl.
A field of 34 participated in the opening event of the 2010-2011 season.
The victory was worth $575 for Wagoner, who also won last year's season-ending NBA Bob Guild Championships in April. Wagoner averaged 244 for his five games, while Furman averaged 240 to finish 22 pins behind Wagoner and earn the runner-up check worth $290.
Clifton Park's Steve Gabriel was third with 1,157 and earned $190. Other cashers were R.J. Martinez of Ballston Spa, Jim Thomas of Binghamton, Tom Newman of Albany, and Gene Speenburgh of Athens.
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin), 216-246228-299-233 - 1222, $575
Dan Furman (Niskayuna), 265-224-258-247-206 - 1200, $290
Steve Gabriel (Clifton Park), 279-205-213-255-205 - 1157, $190
R.J. Martinez (Ballston Spa), 257-191-207-216-270 - 1141, $140
Jim Thomas (Binghamton), 215-191-261-223-245 - 1135, $115
Tom Newman (Albany), 221-215-192-267-237 - 1132, $90
Gene Speenburgh (Athens), 234-187-224-220-257 - 1122, $70.
Other top scorers: Ed Torres (Kingston), 1115; Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg), 1094; Alex Weglarz (Schaghticoke), 1092; Sonny Dorstek (Schenectady), 1,074; Dustin Paupst (Glenville), 1062.
Jackpot winners; Game one - Steve Gabriel 279, Game two - Ed Torres 276, Game three - Jim Thomas 261, Game four - Steve Wagoner 299, Game five - R.J. Martinez 270.
June 27, 2010
2010-2011 season schedule announced
SCHENECTADY - The Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association’s 2010-2011 schedule has been announced.
Those eager to get a jump on the race for the Cuby Cup will have that opportunity a bit earlier than usual when the season begins with a new Thursday-night event at Sportsman’s Bowl on Aug. 19.
Stop No. 2 will be on Oct. 3 at Town n’ Country Lanes, while this season the NBA will conduct two tournaments in November, an event with finals on Nov. 7 at Spare Time East Greenbush as well as the Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl on Nov. 28.
Sunset Recreation will again host a tournament with finals on Dec. 19, while rounding out the season are events at Redwood Lanes (Jan. 16), Sportsman’s Bowl (Feb. 20), Uncle Sam Lanes (March 13), Spare Time Clifton Park (April 10) and the Bob Guild Memorial Championships at Del Lanes on a Saturday, April 23.
Entry fees and membership dues will remain at $50 and $15, respectively.
Contact Karl Bieber 518-368-5539 for entries or information.
Date |
Time |
Place |
Details |
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Thur., August 19 |
7 p.m. |
Sportsman's Bowl, Sch'dy |
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Oct. 3, 2010 |
9:30 a.m. |
Town & Country, Guilderland |
limited to 72 |
Nov. 7, 2010 |
9:30 a.m. |
Spare Time, East Greenbush |
4 games/finals |
Nov. 28, 2010 |
9:30 a.m. |
Boulevard Bowl, Sch'dy |
Stockade Open |
Dec. 19, 2010 |
9:30 a.m. |
Sunset Recreation, Albany |
4 games/finals |
Jan. 16, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. |
Redwood Lanes, Colonie |
limited to 72 |
| Feb. 20, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. |
Sportsman's Bowl, Sch'dy |
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March 13, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. |
Uncle Sam Lanes, Troy |
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April 10, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. |
Spare Time, Clifton Park |
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Sat., April 23, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. |
Del Lanes, Delmar |
Bob Guild Championship |
April 22, 2010
Final official Cuby Cup scores announced
| Bowler | Score |
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| Drexel, Mike | 540 |
| Faragon, Robert | 440 |
| Keenan, Dan | 435 |
| Mazuryk, Joe | 400 |
| Voght, Jeff | 390 |
| Wagoner, Steve | 380 |
| Frascatore, David | 320 |
| Haines, Kyle | 305 |
| Young, Jeff | 290 |
| Miseno, Nick | 285 |
| Speenburgh, Gene | 275 |
| Guernsey, Warren | 270 |
| Manuli, Nunzi | 245 |
| Galusha, Nick | 245 |
| DiNuzzo, Bob | 240 |
| Sherman, Matt | 235 |
| Kavanaugh, Bob | 215 |
| Martinez, RJ | 210 |
April 18, 2010
Bob Guild, Cuby Cup winners determined
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DELMAR - Steve Wagoner of Broadalbin shot a 298 in the final game Sunday to rally past Endicott's Dan Keenan and win the Western Diner/NBA Bob Guild Memorial Championships at Del Lanes.
Wagoner, who came up high on his 12th delivery in the final game, wound up with a five-game total of 1,160 to finish with a six-pin edge over Endicott, the leader throughout the day.
The victory was worth $1,100 for Wagoner, who started slowly with a 179 game but then finished with 217, 233, 233 and 298. Keenan, who won earlier this season at Boulevard Bowl, took the lead with a 276 opener and earned $600 for his runner-up performance.
Duanesburg's Joe Mazuryk was third with a 1,103 total to pick up $420, while Athens' Gene Speenburgh was fourth and Selkirk's Matt Sherman was fifth. Colonie's John Dolny was the final casher in the field of 59, averaging 197 for his 16th-place showing.
Mike Drexel of Delanson was the first non-casher, but managed to hang on to first place in the Cuby Cup standings and won $250.
Bob Faragon of Schenectady was second in the points list and won $150, while Keenan's runner-up effort helped him move past Canajoharie's Jeff Voght and finish third and win $100.
Other top finishers:
Mike Drexel 972, Larry Skotarczak 970, Gary Bingham 967, Jeff Keegan 966, Jim Patricelli 962, Dustin Paupst 962, Lee Aiezza 960, John Pulver 956, Rob Danzy 950, Dave Frascatore 946, Jeff Voght 945, Craig Smith 945, Bob Smith 944, Mark Taylor 936.
Jackpots: Game One to Keenan 276, game two to Haines 247, game three to Bob Kavanaugh 249, game four to Mazuryk 268, game five to Wagoner 298.
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin) 179-217-233-233-298 - 1,160, $1,100
Dan Keenan (Endicott) 276-206-247-222-203 - 1,154, $600
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg) 228-165-232-268-210 -1,103, $420
Gene Speenburgh (Athens) 230-237-152-248-201 - 1,068, $360
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 186-204-186-223-247 - 1,036, $320
Warren Guernsey (Ballston Lake) 190-237-209-191-207 - 1,034,$280
Nunzi Manuli (Endicott) 204-222-201-146-254 - 1,027, $240
Jim Thomas (Binghamton) 234-211-184-198-190 - 1,017, $210
Dan Furman (Latham) 220-220-187-211-183 - 1,011, $180
Tony Palumbo (Schenectady) 193-203-211-233-170 - 1,010, $150
Kyle Haines (Altamont) 159-247-163-198-243 - 1,010, $150
Dave Bingham (Brainard) 180-202-210-192-215 - 999, $120
Andy Smith (Latham) 181-169-234-225-189 - 998, $110
Russ Hunter (South Bethlehem) 236-171-210-194-181 - 992, $100
Craig Schoonmaker (Glenville) 195-191-193-214-195 - 988, $90
John Dolny (Colonie) 183-166-201-225-203 - 978, $80
April 15, 2010
Sixteen reasons to bowl this Sunday
The prize list has been announced for the NBA Bob Guild Memorial Championships, this Sunday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Del Lanes. Based on 60 entries, the prizes break down like this:
| Places | Payouts |
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1st |
$1,100 |
2nd |
$600 |
3rd |
$410 |
4th |
$340 |
5th |
$280 |
6th |
$250 |
7th |
$225 |
8th |
$200 |
9th |
$180 |
10th |
$160 |
11th |
$140 |
12th |
$120 |
13th |
$110 |
14th |
$100 |
15th |
$90 |
16th |
$80 |
April 13, 2010
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Cuby Cup Outlook
The race for the Cuby Cup is a three-man affair.
With only the NBA Bob Guild Memorial Championships left on the schedule, this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Del Lanes, the race for the Cuby Cup, symbolic of the best overall performance of the 2009-2010 season, is down to a three-man race.
Delanson's Mike Drexel has 530 points to lead the way, his total coming from one victory, two third-place finishes, one seventh-place effort and one 11th-place showing. He has cashed in five of the seven events.
Next up is Bob Faragon of Schenectady, the NBA's only two-time winner this season, with 430 points. The only other person with a shot at claiming the inaugural Cuby Cup Award is Canajoharie's Jeff Voght, who has 380 points.
There are a total of 74 bowlers eligible for the Bob Guild Championships.
GUILD Eligibles
Acevedo, Iggy |
Fazzone, Matt |
Patricelli, Jim |
Aiezza, Lee |
Frascatore, David |
Paupst, Dustin |
Anderson. Al |
Furman, Dan |
Pietraniello, Frank |
Baker, Jason |
Gahan, Ryan |
Prince, Floyd |
Barkman, Matt |
Galusha, Nick |
Pulver, Bill |
Becker, Jody |
Gardner, Ron |
Pulver, John |
Bingham, David |
Guernsey, Warren |
Reiniger, Clay Jr. |
Bingham, Gary |
Haines, Kyle |
Schoonmaker, Craig |
Bogholtz, Rick |
Heaphy, Travis |
Sherman, Matt |
Bortle, Tom |
Henderson, David |
Skotarczak, Larry |
Brown, Jason |
Hunter, Russ |
Smith, Andy |
Carhart, Ray |
James, Mark |
Smith, Bob |
Cassera, John |
Kavanaugh, Bob |
Smith, Craig |
Coonrad, Darrell |
Keegan, Jeff |
Speenburgh, Gene |
Correra, Gino |
Keenan, Dan |
Stangle, Eric |
Cross, Don |
LaJoy, Andrew |
Strath, Rich |
Danzy, Robert |
LeClair, Brian |
Stroud, Ken |
DeGenero, Mike Jr. |
Manuli, Nunzi |
Taylor, Craig |
DiNuzzo, Bob |
Martinez, Bob |
Taylor, Mark |
Dolny, John |
Martinez, RJ |
Thomas, Jim |
Dorstek, Sonny |
Mazuryk, Joe |
Voght, Jeff |
Dougherty, Pete |
Mezzadri, Randy |
Wagoner, Steve |
Drexel, John |
Milette, TR |
Weglarz, Alex |
Drexel, Mike |
Neumann, Mike |
Young, Jeff |
Faragon, Robert |
Palumbo. Tony |
Official Cuby Cup Standings
| Mike Drexel | 530 |
| Bob Faragon | 430 |
| Jeff Voght | 380 |
| Dave Frascatore | 310 |
| Joe Mazuryk | 300 |
| Dan Keenan | 285 |
| Nick Miseno Jr. | 285 |
| Jeff Young | 280 |
| Kyle Haines | 255 |
| Nick Galusha | 235 |
| Bob DiNuzzo | 230 |
| Bob Kavanaugh | 205 |
| R.J. Martinez | 200 |
| Warren Guernsey | 200 |
| Gene Speenburgh | 190 |
| Alex Weglarz | 180 |
| Nunzi Manuli | 180 |
| Steve Wagoner | 180 |
| Jason Brown | 175 |
| Bill Pulver | 170 |
| Sonny Dorstek | 170 |
| Matt Sherman | 160 |
| Russ Hunter | 160 |
April 11, 2010
Frascatore dominates Clifton Park Open
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CLIFTON PARK - Amsterdam's Dave Frascatore, one of the Capital Region's top bowlers of the 1990s, is back.
Frascatore opened with a 258 game and led wire-to-wire Sunday at Clifton Park Spare Time, finishing with a 1,166 five-game total and a 93-pin victory over Colonie's Nick Galusha in the Northern Bowlers Association final regular-season event of the year.
The win was worth $800 for Frascatore, while Galusha, finishing with a 243 finale, jumped from fifth to second to grab the runner-up check worth $400. Frascatore averaged 235 for his five games,while Galusha was second in the 47-man field at a 214 clip.
Frascatore won the first (258) and third-game (247) jackpots, while Binghamtoin's Dan Keenan won the second-game (258) pot, Ron Gardner of Watervliet the fourth-game (270) pot and R.J. Martinez of Ballston Spa the final game (261).
Delanson's Mike Drexel was third, 31 pins behind Galusha and won $235. The final casher was Glenville's Jason Brown, who averaged 202 for his five games.
The NBA concludes its season next Sunday at 9:30 at Del Lanes in Delmar with the Bob Guild Memorial Championships.
Prize list:
Dave Frascatore (Amsterdam)258-234-247-226-201 - 1166, $800
Nick Galusha (Colonie) 213-182-225-210-243 - 1073, $400
Mike Drexel (Delanson) 226-217-201-173-225 - 1042, $2235
Ron Gardner (Watervliet) 192-183-193-270-198 - 2036, $170
Jeff Young (Delmar) 214-177-227-214-201 -1033, $130
Sonny Dorstek (Schenectady) 135-246-245-202-201 1029, $110
Dan Keenan (Binghamton) 164-258-215-168-215 - 1020, $90
Kyle Haines (Altamont) 232-221-152-201-213 - 1019, $80
Matt Fazzone (Rotterdam) 202-186-215-225-190 - 1018, $70
Jason Brown (Glenville) 194-246-214-188-166 - 1008, $60
Other top finishers:
Craig Taylor 1002, Matt Sherman 1001, Bob Kavanaugh 1000, RJ Martinez 982,
Ryan Sickler 973, Gino Correra 962, Craig Smith 961, Rich Strath 954, Bob
Smith 950, Joe Mazuryk 950, Dustin Paupst 950, Mark James 944, Clay
Reiniger 940, John Pulver 937, Nunzi Manuli 932.
Unoffical Cuby Cup standings:
Mike Drexel 530
Bob Faragon 430
Jeff Voght 380
Dave Frascatore 310
Joe Mazuryk 300
Dan Keenan 285
Jeff Young 285
Nick Miseno Jr. 285
Kyle Haines 255
Bob DiNuzzo 230
April 5, 2010
Cuby Cup Update
The race to determine the 2009-2010 Cuby Cup winner won't be over until the final NBA event of the season, the April 18th Bob Guild Memorial Championships at Del Lanes in Delmar.
This Sunday morning at 9:30, however, at Clifton Park Spare Time, the NBA will holds its final regular event of the season. Delanson's Mike Drexel, currently the Cuby Cup leader, and Schenectady's Bob Faragon, the runner-up and the NBA's only two-time winner this season, are expected to be in the field.
There are 63 bowlers who have already qualified for the season-ending event by bowling in three events during the 2009-2010 season. There are 33 bowlers who have competed in two events and would need to participate in Sunday's tournament to qualify for the Guild.
The following bowlers have competed in two events and need one more tournament to qualify for the NBA Bob Guild Memorial Championships:
Auricchio, Dan
Barkman, Matt
Bingham, David
Brooks, Dale
Cornell, Bill
Correra, Gino
DeMarco, Mike
DiBell, Tom
DiMarco, John
Drexel, John
Frascatore, David
Galli, Ryan
Gillette, Chris
Heald, Eric
Lawyer, Blaise
Macey, Bob
Martinez, Bob
Milette, TR
Miseno, Nick
Neumann, Bill
Pietraniello, Frank
Pulver, John
Rathbun, Mark
Reiniger, Clay Jr.
Roth, Al
Tashjian, Chip
Taylor, Craig
Tinkle, Chris
Unser, Ron
Van Buren, Art
Warner, Tom
Zalud, Scott
Zielonko, Jeff
March 14, 2010
Drexel rolls to victory at Uncle Sam's
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TROY – Delanson's Mike Drexel fired a first three of 753 Sunday and finished with a five-game total of 1,181 to win the Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association event at Uncle Sam Lanes.
Drexel's 236 average for his five games put him 86 pins ahead of runner-up Gene Speenburgh of Athens. The victory was worth $800 for Drexel, while Speenburgh, who caught fire after a slow start and finished with a final three of 771, earned $400 for his total of 1,095.
Finishing third in the field of 39 was Canajoharie's Jeff Voght with a 1,074, while jackpot winners were Drexel in the first game (259), Amsterdam's Nick Miseno Jr. in the second game (245), Drexel and Speenburgh in the third game (257), Speenburgh in the fourth game (289) and Mike DeGenero of Schenectady in the fifth game (246).
The Western Diner/NBA Tour moves to Clifton Park on April 11.
Cashers:
Mike Drexel (Delanson), 259-236-257-211-218 - 1,181, $800
Gene Speenburgh (Athens), 162-162-257-289-225 - 1,095, $400
Jeff Voght (Canajoharie), 244-202-200-226-202 - 1,074, $200
Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam), 202-245-215-191-214 - 1,067, $130
John DiMarco (Gloversville), 230-267-158-200-209 - 1,064, $90
Kyle Haines (Altamont), 224-175-209-210-242 - 1,060, $70
Russ Hunter (South Bethlehem), 191-202-207-215-219 - 1,034, $60
Jody Becker (Rotterdam), 169-179-246-202-231 - 1,027, $55
Other top shooters:
Pete Dougherty 1,018, John Dolny 1,011, Bob DiNuzzo 1,007, Warren Guernsey 998, Craig Schoonmaker 981, Dave Frascatore 979, Rob Danzy 978, Mike DeGenero Jr. 977, Patrick Muller 976, Clay Reiniger 976, Matt Barkman 973, Ron Gardner 973.
Unofficial Cuby Cup point standings:
| Bowler | Current Total |
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Mike Drexel |
430 |
Bob Faragon |
420 |
Jeff Voght |
370 |
Joe Mazuryk |
290 |
Nick Miseno Jr.
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285 |
Bob DiNuzzo
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230 |
Dan Keenan
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220 |
Jeff Young
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205 |
Warren Guernsey
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200 |
Kyle Haines
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195 |
Bob Kavanaugh
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195 |
February 14, 2010
Is two a streak? Faragon triumphs again
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SCHENECTADY – Bob Faragon of Schenectady captured his second Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association title of the season and his second in a row Sunday with a 34-pin victory over runner-up Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg at Sportsman's Bowl.
Faragon averaged 229 for his five games to walk away with the $900 top prize. There were 60 entries.
Faragon had been the early leader with a 278 finale, but needed a 256 finale to move past Amsterdam's Dave Frascatore, Altamont's Kyle Haines and Glenville's Dustin Paupst into first place.
Mazuryk, who finished with a 258 finale, jumped from eighth to second place with his big game to earn the runner-up money of $450. Faragon's earlier NBA victory came in January when he won at Redwood Lanes in Colonie.
Mazuryk averaged 222 for his five games, while Frascatore was just 13 pins behind him in third place and won $270.
The next Western Diner/NBA event will be held March 14 in Troy at Uncle Sam Lanes.
Bob Faragon (Schenectady), 278-218-175-218-256 - 1145, $900
Joe Mazuryk (Duanesburg), 202-246-212-193-258 - 1111, $450
Dave Frascatore (Amsterdam), 259-224-215-216-184 - 1098, $270
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin), 229-207-234-210-206 - 1086, $200
Dustin Paupst (Glenville), 232-186-223-254-182 - 1077, $160
Kyle Haines (Altamont), 226-231-228-215-175 - 1075, $130
Mike Drexel (Delanson), 223-205-185-223-223 - 1059, $110
Bob DiNuzzo (Latham), 212-174-280-189-258 - 1050, $90
Mike Neumann (East Greenbush), 188-220-192-189-258 - 1047, $85
Mark Taylor (Schenectady), 207-186-214-240-198 - 1045, $80
Rick Mochrie Jr. (Clifton Park), 170-226-255-181-212 - 1044, $72.50
Matt Sherman (Selkirk), 199-204-211-209-221 - 1044, $72.50
Other top scorers
Ken Stroud 1039, Ryan Galli 1033, Nunzi Manuli 1017, Gary Bingham 1016,
Jeff Voght 1010, Rick Bogholtz 1008, Tony Palumbo 1005, Gene Speenburgh
1003, John Drexel 1002, Lee Aiezza 1001.
Unofficial Cuby Cup standings:
| Bowler | Current Total |
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Bob Faragon |
420 |
Joe Mazuryk |
290 |
Jeff Voght |
270 |
Mike Drexel |
230 |
Dan Keenan |
220 |
Bob DiNuzzo |
220 |
Jeff Young |
205 |
Nick Miseno Jr. |
200 |
Bob Kavanaugh |
195 |
R.J. Martinez |
190 |
Warren Guernsey |
185 |
February 9, 2010
Sportsman's Bowl Open this Sunday
SCHENECTADY – The Western Diner/NBA moves to Sportsman's Bowl, 1652 Crane Street, this Sunday morning at 9:30 for the Sportsman's Bowl Open.
Anyone wishing to reserve a spot in the field should contact Karl Bieber at (518) 368-5539. First place will be worth $1,000 based on 70 entries.
The NBA has two new sponsors to help boost the prize money for this year's event: the Waters Edge Lighthouse Restaurant right on the banks of the Mohawk River in Glenville, and the Web site, ForPeopleWhoThink.com. Check them out.
Also sponsoring Sunday's event are The Western Diner, the Daily Gazette,
Mohawk Honda, Uncle Paul's Pizza, and Lee's Trophies.
January 17, 2010
Faragon brings the heat
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COLONIE - Bob Faragon of Schenectady averaged over 236 for five games Sunday and finished with a 1,183 total to hold off Bob DiNuzzo of Latham by eight pins in the Western Diner/NBA Joe Donato Classic at Redwood Lanes.
The victory was the first of the season for Faragon, who also won a title during the 2008-2009 campaign and now has 26 NBA crowns in his career. Faragon was either in first or second place throughout the day, and by the end of game four had built an 80-pin lead on the field. He struggled the last game with a 164, but it was enough to hold off DiNuzzo, who shot 804 for this last three games, including a 300 in game three, the 15th of his career.
The victory was worth $900 for Faragon, while DiNuzzo picked up $450 for his runner-up performance. Finishing well back in third place in the field of 61 was Schoharie's Dale Brooks with a 1,098, while Selkirk's Matt Sherman was next with a 1,086. Jackpot winners were Justin Paupst (256) in game one, Jody Becker (280) in game two, DiNuzzo (300) in game three, Brooks (274) in game four and Eric Stangle (265) in game five.
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 256-227-268-268-164 - 1183, $900
Bob DiNuzzo (Latham) 191-180-300-268-236 - 1175, $450
Dale Brooks (Schoharie) 244-209-175-274-196 - 1098, $270
Matt Sherman (Selkirk) 205-252-183-200-246 - 1086, $190
Nunzi Manuli (Colonie) 233-244-193-219-190 - 1079, $150
Warren Guernsey (Latham) 195-212-245-186-238 - 1076, $130
Floyd Prince (Latham) 254-166-268-182-203 - 1073, $100
Jody Becker (Rotterdam) 167-280-217-189-220 - 1073, $100
Russ Hunter (South Bethlehem) 214-254-179-205-218- 1070, $85
Bob Kavanaugh (Clifton Park) 205-212-214-257-181 - 1069, $80
T.R. Milette (Latham) 190-188-240-204-246 - 1068, $75
Joe Mazuryk (Delanson) 179-213-224-245-205 - 1066, $70
Other scorers: Dan Furman 1060, Dustin Paupst 1055, John Alix 1049, Eric
Stangle 1046, Gene Speenburgh 1044, Jason Brown 1040, Gary Bingham 1040,
Jason Baker 1038, Brad Lawyer 1037, Rich Strath 1034.
Cuby Cup Update
Unofficial Cuby Cup standings through four events:
| Bowler | Current Total |
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Voght, Jeff |
260 |
Keenan, Dan |
220 |
Young, Jeff |
205 |
Miseno, Nick Jr. |
200 |
Faragon, Bob |
220 |
Martinez, R.J. |
180 |
Kavanaugh, Bob |
180 |
Guernsey, Warren |
175 |
Pulver, Bill |
170 |
Weglerz, Alex |
170 |
Drexel, Mike |
165 |
Manuli, Nunzi |
160 |
DiNuzzo, Bob |
160 |
Mazuryk, Joe |
135 |
LeClair, Brian |
125 |
LaJoy, Andrew |
110 |
Strath, Rich |
105 |
Aiezza, Lee |
105 |
Brown, Jason |
105 |
Sherman, Matt |
105 |
Brooks, Dale |
100 |
January 6, 2010
Western Diner/NBA moves to Redwood Lanes for Joe Donato Classic Jan. 17
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SCHENECTADY - Fifty years ago, bowling in the Capital Region was in its heyday, and nobody was a bigger name than Schenectady’s Joe Donato.
On Sunday, Jan. 17 at Redwood Lanes in Colonie, the Western Diner/ Northern Bowlers Association will honor Donato with the Joe Donato Classic, stop No. 4 on the NBA’s 2009-2010 schedule.
Donato, the former owner and proprietor of Schenectady’s Sportsman’s Bowl who passed away in 2004, had a particularly outstanding stretch in 1960, bowling a 300 game on TV Tournament Time and then a few weeks later throwing two 300 games in the 1960 PBA Empire State Open at Schade’s Academy in Albany.
The Western Diner/NBA Joe Donato Classic will begin at 9:30 a.m., and consist of a five-game sweeper. First place will be worth $950 based on 72 entries. Those wishing to reserve a spot should contact Karl Bieber at 368-5539.
Jeff Voght of Canajoharie is leading the Cuby Cup standings with 250 points, while Binghamton’s Dan Keenan is second at 220 and Amsterdam’s Nick Miseno Jr. is third with 200 points. Those are the three winners so far on the 2009-2010 tour, while the top point-getter among non-winners is Delmar’s Jeff Young with 195 points.
December 24, 2009
Cuby Cup standings
| Bowler | Oct. 18 | Nov. 29 | Dec. 20 | Current Total |
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Voght, Jeff |
200 |
10 |
40 |
250 |
Keenan, Dan |
10 |
200 |
10 |
220 |
Miseno, Nick |
- |
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200 |
200 |
Young, Jeff |
10 |
100 |
85 |
195 |
Martinez, RJ |
10 |
10 |
150 |
170 |
Pulver, Bill |
150 |
10 |
10 |
170 |
Weglarz, Alex |
10 |
150 |
10 |
170 |
Drexel, Mike |
100 |
45 |
10 |
155 |
Kavanaugh, Bob |
75 |
50 |
10 |
135 |
LeClair, Brian |
45 |
10 |
70 |
125 |
Guernsey, Warren |
10 |
- |
100 |
110 |
LaJoy, Andrew |
10 |
55 |
45 |
110 |
Mazuryk, Joe |
35 |
10 |
55 |
100 |
Aiezza, Lee |
- |
85 |
10 |
95 |
Brown, Jason |
10 |
10 |
75 |
95 |
Strath, Rich |
10 |
75 |
10 |
95 |
Colby, Mike |
85 |
- |
- |
85 |
Manuli, Nunzi |
10 |
65 |
10 |
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Cross, Don |
70 |
10 |
- |
80 |
Schoonmaker, Craig |
10 |
10 |
60 |
80 |
Wagoner, Steve |
- |
10 |
65 |
75 |
Baker, Jason |
10 |
60 |
- |
70 |
Bogholtz, Rick |
- |
70 |
- |
70 |
Dorstek, Sonny |
50 |
10 |
10 |
70 |
Furman, Dan |
10 |
10 |
50 |
70 |
Smith, Andy |
60 |
- |
10 |
70 |
Thomas, Jim |
10 |
10 |
50 |
70 |
Dec. 20, 2009
Nick Miseno Jr. rolls to victory
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Albany - Nick Miseno Jr. of Amsterdam defeated Ballston Spa's R.J. Martinez, 208-194, to win the Western Diner/NBA Riverfront Insurance Agency Open at Sunset Lanes Sunday.
The win was the 15th NBA title of Miseno's career and was worth $950. The runner-up effort earned Martinez $500, and he also won $75 for being the top qualifier.
The top four shooters from Sunday's four-game qualifier earned a spot in the Eliminator finals. Delmar's Jeff Young was low man in game one of the finals, while Saratoga's Warren Guernsey was eliminated in game two. Martinez, looking for his first NBA title, needed a strike on his first ball in the tenth frame to defeat Miseno, but a stingy four-pin refused to fall, putting Miseno in the winner's circle.
Finals:
Game one: Miseno 262, Martinez 207, Guernsey 194, Young 169. Young wins $225.
Game two: Martinez 222, Miseno 180, Guernsey 169. Guernsey wins $325.
Championship match: Miseno def. Martinez, 208-194. Miseno wins $950. Martinez wins $500.
Qualifying:
RJ Martinez (Ballston Spa), 190-247-232-232 - 901
Nick Miseno Jr. (Amsterdam), 226-222-248-196 - 892
Jeff Young (Delmar), 186-177-276-244 - 883
Warren Guernsey (Saratoga Springs), 238-166-199-232 - 835
Other cashers:
Jason Brown (Glenville), 197-239-190-197 - 823, $160
Brian LeClair (Athens), 215-187-221-199 - 822, $130
Steve Wagoner (Broadalbin),203-221-205-185 - 814, $115
Craig Schoonmaker (Glenville), 210-259-188-153 - 810, $100
Joe Mazuryk (Delanson), 200-185-175-248 - 808, $90
Dan Furman (Latham), 161-236-233-173 - 803, $77.50
Jim Thomas (Binghamton), 226-180-195-202 - 803, $77.50
Andrew Lajoy (Schaghticoke), 194-221-178-207 - 800, $70
Jeff Voght (Canajoharie), 220-156-246-177 - 799, $65
Kyle Haines (Altamont), 198-201-220-179 - 798, $798
Other top scorers:
Lee Aiezza, 797, John Dolny 797, Bob Kavanaugh 787, Alan Anderson Jr. 786,
Chip Tashjian 782, Ron Unser 778, Larry Skotarczak 770, Ryan Galli 770.
December 11, 2009
WesternDiner/NBA moves to Sunset for Riverfront Insurance Agency Open
As the Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association Tour heads into Sunset Recreation at 1160 Central Avenue in Albany for its Dec. 20 event, the Riverfront Insurance Agency Open, we are making a concerted effort to keep the scoring conditions relatively challenging. We are determined to ensure the NBA events don’t turn into “shootouts.”
Sunset Rec proprietor George Hoffman has assured us he will do his best to present a condition that will reflect our desire to keep the scores reasonable.
Bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. Bowlers will bowl two games in each side of the house, two games in front and two games in back. The top qualifier will earn an additional $75. The top four scorers will qualify for an eliminator final, a format that calls for all four bowlers to bowl a game with the low man being eliminated until a winner is determined.
First place will be worth $1,000 based on 70 entries. The field will be limited, so reservations are urged. Call Karl Bieber at 368-5539.
December 3, 2009
Cuby Cup standings
| Bowler | Current Total |
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Keenan, Dan |
210 |
Voght, Jeff |
210 |
Pulver, Bill |
160 |
Weglarz, Alex |
160 |
Drexel, Mike |
145 |
Kavanaugh, Bob |
125 |
Young, Jeff |
110 |
Aiezza, Lee |
85 |
Colby, Mike |
85 |
Strath, Rich |
85 |
Cross, Don |
80 |
Manuli, Nunzi |
75 |
Baker, Jason |
70 |
Bogholtz, Rick |
70 |
LaJoy, Andrew |
65 |
Romanick, Martin |
65 |
Dorstek, Sonny |
60 |
Smith, Andy |
60 |
Galusha, Nick |
55 |
LeClair, Brian |
55 |
Taylor, Craig |
50 |
Mazuryk, Joe |
45 |
James, Mark |
40 |
Neumann, Bill |
40 |
Paupst, Dustin |
35 |
November 29,2009
Dan Keenan bowls 300 to win
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SCHENECTADY - Dan Keenan opened his five-game series with a 300 and finished with a 1,232 Sunday, holding off Schaghticoke lefthander Alex Weglarz by just four pins in the Western Diner/NBA Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl.
The victory was worth $1,000 for Keenan, a 27-year-old from Binghamton. Weglarz earned $520 for finishing second in the field of 73 bowlers. Keenan averaged more than 246 for his five games.
Finishing in third place just three pins behind Weglarz was Jeff Young of Delmar, who earned $320.
Jackpot winners were Keenan (300), Weglarz (279), Weglarz (277), Young (279) and Bob Kavanaugh of Clifton Park (279).
Dan Keenan (Binghamton), 300-205-258-202-267 - 1,232, $1,000
Alex Weglarz (Schaghitcoke), 159-279-277-245-268 - 1,228, $520
Jeff Young (Delmar), 227-236-268-299-195 - 1,225, $320
Lee Aiezza (Cohoes), 276-256-225-211-221 - 1,189, $210
Rick Strath (Altamont), 215-263-215-259-236 - 1,187, $170
Rick Bogholtz (Nassau), 205-276-245-235-210 1,171, $150
Nunzi Manuli (Delmar), 209-258-219-237-235 - 1,158, $125
Jason Baker (Sharon Springs), 257-232-224-220-223 - 1,156, $110
Andrew LaJoy (Cohoes), 214-225-242-236-236 - 1,153, $95
Bob Kavanaugh (Clifton Park), 205-221-235-206-279 - 1,146, $80
Mike Drexel (Delanson), 247-249-225-193-229 - 1,143, $75
Craig Taylor (Rotterdam), 256-215-214-194-258 - 1,137, $70
Dustin Paupst (Glenville), 244-183-243-219-247 - 1,136, $65
Bill Neumann (East Greenbush), 171-211-252-255-246 - 1,135, $60
Other top finishers
Mike Neumann (East Greenbush) 1,129
Bob Faragon (Schenectady) 1,126
Darrell Coonrad (Clifton Park) 1,125
Dan Furman (Latham) 1,123, Bob
DiNuzzo (Mechanicville) 1,114
Will Eastman (Oneonta) 1,104
Jeff Zielonko (Troy) 1,102
Eric Stangle (Ballston Spa), 1,101
Al Roth (Clifton Park)
1,100
Oct. 18, 2009
Jeff Voght takes top money
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Guilderland – Jeff Voght shot a 757 for his final three games Sunday afternoon to overcome a slow start and win the Northern Bowlers Association’s Western Diner Open at Town n’ Country Lanes.
Voght averaged just over 222 for his five games, and finished with a six-pin edge over Bill Pulver of Colonie. The victory was worth $950 for Voght, and was the first NBA title of his career.
Pulver, the only bowler in the field of 67 to throw all five games over 200, earned $475 for his runner-up performance. His 1106 total put him 24 pins ahead of third-place finisher Mike Drexel of Delanson.
The event was the first of the season for the NBA, and was sponsored by
Western Diner and the Albany Bowling News.
Jackpot winners: Game 1, Mark James, 256; Game 2,
Marty Romanick, 264; Game 3, Jeff Voght, 234; Game 4, Jeff Voght, 257;
Game 5, Mike Colby, 269..
Bowler |
Game Scores |
Total
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Winnings
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| Jeff Voght, Canajoharie | 184-171-234-257-266 |
1,112
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$950
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| Bill Pulver, Colonie | 206-232-222-221-225 |
1,106
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$475
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| Mike Drexel, Delanson | 222-213-215-253-179 |
1,082
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$280
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| Mike Colby, Northamptom, MA. | 227-206-207-169-269 |
1,078
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$205
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| Bob Kavanaugh, Clifton Park | 244-203-205-189-231 |
1,072
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$140 |
| Don Cross, Schenectady | 183-231-215-227-194 |
1,050
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$125
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| Marty Romanick, Hyde Park | 199-264-154-245-185 |
1,047
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$105
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| Andy Smith, Latham | 204-239-162-247-195 |
1,047
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$105
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| Nick Galusha, Schenectady | 167-244-211-212-209 |
1,043
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$90
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| Sonny Dorstek, Schenectady | 248-223-170-156-16 |
1,042
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$75
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| Brian LeClair, Athens | 248-223-170-156-16 |
1,036
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$70
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| Mark James, Albany | 248-223-170-156-16 |
1,025
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$65
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| Joe Mazuryk, Duanesburg | 248-223-170-156-16 |
1,018
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$60
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Other Scores |
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Warren Guernsey |
1,009
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Jeff Young |
1,008
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Bob Martinez |
1,004 |
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Steve Horton
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992
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Alex Weglarz |
982
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Bill Neumann |
981
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Larry Skotarczak |
976
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Oct. 13, 2009
Season opener this Sunday
Schenectady - The Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association 2009-2010 season opens with the Western Diner/NBA Open this Sunday, Oct. 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland.
The field is limited to 72 bowlers and tournament director Karl Bieber had already collected nearly 30 reservations as of Tuesday morning.
To save a spot call Bieber at 368-5539; and don’t forget, tournaments start
at 9:30 a.m. this season, not 10.
Oct. 10, 2009
Western Diner again on board
for 2009-2010 season
Schenectady - The Northern Bowlers Association’s 2009-2010 season promises to be its best ever.
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With the continued support of its major sponsor for a second consecutive season – The Western Diner in Guilderland – the NBA will experience both an expanded schedule and a bigger prize fund than it did during the 2008-2009 campaign.
Also returning to lend their financial support are the Daily Gazette, Mohawk Honda and Mike’s Restaurant, along with a number of other smaller sponsors, while a new major sponsor is the Riverfront Insuring Group.
The season kicks off once again at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland with the Western Diner Open on Oct. 18, while November means another stop at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady and the Stockade Open on Nov. 29.
On Dec. 20, the NBA will visit Sunset Recreation in Colonie for the Riverfront Insuring Group Open, and on Feb. 14 the action will be back in Schenectady for the Sportsman’s Bowl Open.
Rounding out the regular season are events at Redwood Lanes in Colonie on Jan. 17, Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy on March 14 and Spare Time-Clifton Park on April 11. The Bob Guild Memorial Championships will be held the following Sunday, April 18 at Del Lanes in Delmar.
Sept. 28, 2009
Cuby Cup announced
Schenectady - Who is Cuby Fiorillo? If you don’t know, you’re not a bowler.
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He has many claims to fame in almost 70 years of bowling, beginning with an SBA City Tournament singles title way back in 1941 at Scotia Lanes, now Rolling Greens. Twenty years later at Burnt Hills Lanes he shot the first 300 game in the history of the SBA City Tournament. The accomplishments don’t stop there, but above all of his many achievements on the lanes and as a ball driller, there is another aspect of Fiorillo that outshines everything else — his personality. The man has demonstrated splendid behavior at all times and under all circumstances, and for that reason — oh yeah, it was also Cuby and Frank DePalma and a few others who started the Northern Bowlers Association back in 1977 — Fiorillo will be honored by the NBA this 2009-2010 season.
The Cuby Cup will be awarded to the top NBA member in 2009-2010, based on their performance through the seven regular-season events and the season-concluding Bob Guild Memorial Championships.
The top point-getter will win the Cuby Cup (presented by Lee’s Trophies) and earn $250, the runner-up $150, and the third-place finisher $100. Points will be awarded to bowlers in each event, the winner of a tournament collecting 200 points, the runner-up 150 and third place finisher 100. Fourth place will earn 85 points, fifth place 75 points, and the total will then decrease in increments of five for as many cashers as there are in an event. By just competing in an event, a bowler will earn 10 points.
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April 3, 2009
Furman wins Guild title
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Delmar – Dan Furman, Amsterdam native and resident of Glenville, averaged just over 214 for five games Sunday afternoon to win the Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association Bob Guild Memorial Championship at Del Lanes.
The victory was worth $1,150 for Furman, who edged Watervliet’s Ron Gardner by just one pin, 1.073-1,072. The runner-up check was worth $600. A field of 61 bowlers participated in the season-ending NBA event, with 15 bowlers sharing in the over $4,000 in prize money.
Furman opened up with games of 203 and 190 before winning the third-game jackpot with a 279 to take over first place. Gardner’s 244 fourth game gave him an 885 total with one game to go and put him 15 pins ahead of Duanesburg’s Joe Mazuryk and 20 pins ahead of Furman.
Furman, who shot a 193 in game four, finished with a 208 and Gardner fired 187 to put Furman back up by a pin and give him the title. Lefthander Jason Baker of Sharon Springs was third with a 1,056 and earned $430. Mazuryk was next with 1,045 to claim fourth place and $350.
Jackpots went to Travis Winglosky (238), Baker (278), Furman (279), Clay Reiniger Jr. (256) and Lee Aiezza (235).
R.J. Martinez of Ballston Spa averaged just over 195 to finish 15th and claim the low cash figure with 977.
Bowler |
Game Scores |
Total
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Winnings
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| Dan Furman, Latham | 203-190-279-193-208 |
1,073
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$1,150
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| Ron Gardner, Watervliet | 207-192-242-244-187 |
1,072
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$600
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| Jason Baker, Sharon Springs | 221-278-172-182-203 |
1,056
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$430
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| Joe Mazuryk, Duanesburg | 201-221-256-192-175 |
1,045
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$350
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| Russ Hunter, South Bethlehem | 221-236-228-182-187 |
1,044
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$275 |
| John Walther III, Clifton Park | 212-213-190-195-230 |
1,040
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$250
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| Rick Mochrie Jr., Clifton Park | 150-238-198-223-206 |
1,015
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$230
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| Bob DiNuzzo, Latham | 215-156-208-234-198 |
1,011
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$210
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| Lee Aiezza, Albany | 195-181-171-222-235 |
1,004
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$170
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| Matt Sherman, Selkirk | 202-224-202-179-197 |
1,004
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$170
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| Jeff Young, Delmar | 223-210-202-180-185 |
1,000
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$140
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| Jeff Voght, Canajoharie | 206-212-188-204-187 |
997 |
$130 |
| Sonny Dorstek, Schenectady | 188-178-202-216-201 |
985 |
$120 |
| Gary Bingham, Brainard | 234-194-184-179-187 |
978 |
$110 |
| R.J. Martinez, Ballston Spa | 189-182-198-174-234 |
977 |
$100 |
Other Top Finishers |
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| Warren Guernsey | 970
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| Clay Reiniger Jr. | 968
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| Eric Stangle | 962
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| Jim Thomas | 952
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| Jim Patricelli | 951
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| Bob Faragon | 947 |
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| Randy Koehler | 944 |
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| Nunzi Manuli | 935 |
April 3, 2009
Bob Guild Championship coming
Delmar - The Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association's final event of the 2008-2009 season, the 2009 Bob Guild Memorial Championship, will be held Sunday, April 5, at 1 p.m. at Del Lanes.
First place will be worth $1,100 based on 60 entries.
Dustin Paupst of Glenville is the defending champion.
Eligible bowlers:
| Aiezza, Lee | Gahan, Ryan | Reiniger, Clay |
| Alix, John | Galusha, Nick | Roth, Al |
| Anderson, Alan Jr. | Gardner, Ron | Rowe, Bob |
| Auricchio, Dan | Guernsey, Warren | Rowe, Dan |
| Baker, Jason | Haines, Kyle | Schoonmaker, Craig |
| Barkman, Matt | Horton, Steve | Sherman, Matt |
| Becker, Jody | Hunter, Russ | Skotarczak, Larry |
| Berdar, Bob | James, Mark | Slater, Chuck |
| Bingham, David | Kavanaugh, Bob | Smith, Andy |
| Bingham, Gary | Keegan, Jeff | Smith, Craig |
| Bogholtz, Rick | Koehler, Randy | Stangle, Eric |
| Brown, Jason | Lawyer, Brad | Strath, Rich |
| Cassera, John | Linck, Pete | Stroud, Ken |
| Corcuera, Tom | Macey, Bob | Tashjian, Chip |
| Cotch, Erik | Manuli, Nunzi | Taylor, Craig |
| Czyzewski, Ed | Martinez, RJ | Taylor, Mark |
| Danzy, Robert | Mazuryk, Joe | Thomas, Jim |
| DeMarco, Mike | McGaffin, Ed | Tinkle, Chris |
| Diamond, Jamie | Mezzadri, Randy | Trippoda, Joshua |
| Diamond, Jay | Miseno, Nick | Unser, Ron |
| DiNuzzo, Bob | Mochrie, Rick Jr. | Voght, Jeff |
| Dorstek, Sonny | Negus, Kris | Wagoner, Steve |
| Dougherty, Pete | Neumann, Mike | Walker, Mike |
| Douglas, Chuck | Palumbo. Tony | Walther, John III |
| Douglas, Les | Pancake, John | White, Dan |
| Drexel, Mike | Patricelli, Jim | Wingloski, Travis |
| Eastman, Will | Paul, Isaac | Young, Jeff |
| Faragon, Robert | Paupst, Dustin | Zautner, Nick |
| Furman, Dan | Rathbun, Mark | Zielonko, Jeff |
March 15, 2009
91-pin win for Mark Taylor
Troy – Right-hander Mark Taylor of Rotterdam averaged just over 222 to finish with a five-game total of 1,114 and a 91-pin victory in Sunday's Northern Bowlers Association event at Uncle Sam Lanes.
The victory was worth $700 for Taylor, who survived a 166 in game two and had a 35-pin lead over Watervliet's Ron Gardner heading into the final game. Taylor's 234 finale gave him a big cushion over Gardner, who finished with a 178 but hung on for second place with a 1,023.
Gardner, who averaged just under 205, earned $350 for his runner-up showing.
John Walther III of Clifton Park finished third and was the only other
bowler in the field of 35 to finish with at least a 200 average. His 1,009
total earned him $200.
Left-hander Jason Baker of Sharon Springs, who led after game one with a
248, was the final casher, finishing with a 957 five-game total.
Bowler |
Game Scores |
Total
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Winnings
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| Mark Taylor, Rotterdam | 233-166-244-237-234 |
1,114
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$700
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| Ron Gardner, Watervliet | 143-232-202-268-178 |
1,023
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$350
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| John Walther III, Clifton Park | 201-223-160-227-198 |
1,009
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$200
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| Mike Drexel, Delanson | 184-228-190-158-238 |
998
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$135
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| Bob DiNuzzo, Latham | 225-181-212-188-179 |
985
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$100 |
| Craig Smith, Schenectady | 175-177-235-192-197 |
976
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$80
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| Jason Baker, Sharon Springs | 248-223-170-156-160 |
956
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$60
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Other Scores |
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Randy Mezzadri |
943
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Vince Ciccharelli |
942
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Brad Lawyer |
939 |
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Warren
Guernsey |
934
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Rick Bogholtz |
921
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Jeff Keegan |
921
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Jeff Voght |
918
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Bob
Danzy |
913
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Matt Swiatocha |
908 |
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Clay Reiniger |
905
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Feb. 8, 2009
Joe Mazuryk tops field of 76
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Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg talks to Troy Record bowling columnist Mike
Dyer, left, and Bob Weiner |
Schenectady – Joe Mazuryk of Duanesburg averaged 239 for five games Sunday to win the Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association Sportsman’s Bowl Open.
Mazuryk, who opened with a 279 single and led wire-to-wire, earned $1,050 for the victory. He finished with a six-pin edge over Delanson’s Mike Drexel, who earned $525 for his five-game total of 1,193.
Schenectady’s Nick Galusha was third with 1,132, worth $300, while rounding out the top five were Colonie’s Nunzi Manuli, 1,129, $210, and Averill Park’s Clay Reiniger, 1,121, $160.
A field of 76 bowlers participated in the tournament. Andy Smith fired a 300 game for the tournament’s top effort.
The NBA’s next event will be held at Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy on March 15.
Bowler |
Score
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Winnings
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| Joe Mazuryk, Duanesburg | 1,199
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$1,050
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| Mike Drexel, Delanson | 1,193
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$525
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| Nick Galusha, Schenectady | 1,132
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$300
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| Nunzi Manuli, Colonie | 1,129
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$210
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| Clay Reiniger, Averill Park | 1,121
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$160 |
| Joseph Aliberti, Saratoga Springs | 1,116
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$130
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| Dan Rowe, Wynantskill | 1,110
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$120
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| Russ Hunter, South Bethlehem | 1,107
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$110
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| Nick Zautner, Delmar | 1,102
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$95
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| Dave Bingham, Brainard | 1,102
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$95
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| Jeff Vogt, Canajoharie | 1,097
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$80
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| Ryan Gahan, Schenectady | 1,094 |
$70 |
| Sonny Dorstek, Schenectady | 1,086 |
$65 |
| Les Douglas, Waterford | 1,084 |
$60 |
| Ron Gardner, Troy | 1,080 |
$55 |
Other Top Finishers |
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| Ron Unser | 1,072
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| Rick Mochrie Jr. | 1,069
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| Jeff Young | 1,061
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| Jeff Young | 1,061 |
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| Brad Lawyer | 1,059 |
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| Peter Dougherty | 1,057 |
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| Steve Horton | 1,056
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| Lee Aiezza | 1,052
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| Rich Strath | 1,048 |
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| Craig Smith | 1,047
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Feb. 5, 2009
Lee's Trophies on board for NBA Open
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Ric Guidarelli handles a phone order at Lee's Trophies on Crane Street in Schenectady. A supporter of the Northern Bowlers Association for four years now, Lee's is a great place to go for shirts and trophies. Lee's Trophies & Awards, at 1650 Crane Street in Schenectady, is open 10 to 5, Monday through Friday, and by appointment. (518) 355-1117 |
Schenectady – The Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association Open resumes Sunday at 10 a.m. at Sportsman's Bowl in Schenectady.
Jeff Young of Delmar won the $800 top prize last year, holding on for his first NBA title. Lefthanders Bob Smith of Saratoga Springs and Gary Bingham of Brainard finished tied for second and each won $380.
This year's winner, based on 60 entries, will earn $1,000.
Jan. 18, 2009
Steve Wagoner tops Rotterdam Open
Rotterdam – Steve Wagoner of Broadalbin fired a 299 single and a five-game total of 1,129 Sunday to win the Western Diner/NBA Rotterdam Open at Towne Bowling Academy.
A stingy seven pin on his final ball in the second game deprived Wagoner of a 300, but the 299 gave him an 83-pin advantage over Duanesburg’s Joe Mazuryk. Wagoner, who won $930, added games of 178, 235 and 193 to finish with a 45-pin edge over Clifton Park’s John Walther III. Wagoner averaged 226 for his five games, while Walther’s 1,084 put him at a 217 clip for his five games. The runner-up finish was worth $465.
Bob Faragon of Schenectady was third in the field of 53 with a 1,059 and earned $240.
Delmar’s Jeff Young was fourth with a 1,046, while Averill Park’s Clay Reininger and Ballston Spa’s Eric Stangle were tied for fifth with 1,037. Young’s 257 was the second high game of the tournament.
Dave Bingham of Brainard and Jim Patricelli of Troy tied for the 10th and final cashing spot with a 1,004.
The Western Diner/NBA tour moves to Schenectady’s Sportsman’s Bowl on Feb. 8.
Bowler |
Game Scores |
Total
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Winnings
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| Steve Wagoner, Broadalbin | 224, 299, 178, 235, 193 |
1,129
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$930
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| John Walther III, Clifton Park | 216, 166, 234, 255, 213 |
1,084
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$465
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| Bob Faragon, Schenectady | 218, 191, 214, 246, 190 |
1,059
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$240
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| Jeff Young, Delmar | 231, 190, 203, 255, 167 |
1,046
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$170
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| Clay Reininger, Averill Park | 225, 190, 198, 210, 214 |
1,037
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$115 |
| Eric Stangle, Ballston Spa | 222, 198, 218, 213, 186 |
1,037
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$115
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| Mike Neumann, Latham | 185, 181, 197, 245, 225 |
1,033
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$85
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| Joe Mazuryk, Duanesburg | 249, 191, 221, 199, 157 |
1,048
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$65
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| Russ Hunter, South Bethlehem | 212, 213, 153, 236, 192 |
1,006
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$65
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| Dave Bingham, Brainard | 151, 247, 207, 211, 188 |
1,004
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$55
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| Jim Patricelli, Troy | 185, 199, 181, 219, 220 |
1,004
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$55
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Other Scores |
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| Tony Palumbo, Schenectady | 991
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| Dan Auricchio, Amsterdam | 984
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| Lee Aiezza, Albany | 984
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| Mike Drexel, Delanson | 975
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| Nunzi Manuli, Colonie | 974
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| Josh Troppoda, Gloversville | 971
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Jan. 9, 2009
Spotlight on Nolan's Pro Shop
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Bill Nolan, of Bill Nolan's Pro Shop at Towne Bowling Academy, Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam, unpacks a new ball at his shop recently. Nolan's Pro Shop is open Tue.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., and
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Rotterdam – The Western Diner/NBA Rotterdam Open, slated to take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Towne Bowling Academy on Altamont Avenue, will be limited to 80 bowlers.
As Towne Academy readies for the tourney, the NBA takes special notice of Bill Nolan, proprietor of Bill Nolan's Pro Shop, and the resident expert on high performance bowling equipment.
Dec. 28, 2008
Eric Stangle wins by 4 pins
CATSKILL – Eric Stangle of Ballston Spa averaged just over 230 for five games Sunday to win the Western Diner/Northern Bowlers Association Holiday Open at HoeBowl Catskill Lanes.
Stangle, who won an NBA title last season at Hometown Lanes in Waterford, rolled a five-game total of 1,154 to finish with a four-pin advantage over Troy lefthander Jim Patricelli. The victory was worth $890 for Stangle, while Patricelli’s runner-up prize was $445.
Will Eastman of Oneonta was third with an 1,116, worth $230, and Duanesburg’s Joe Mazuryk finished fourth with 1,109 and earned $175. A total of 49 bowlers participated in the tournament. Eleven bowlers cashed.
The NBA’s next event will be Sunday, Jan. 18 at Towne Bowling Academy.
Bowler |
Score
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Winnings
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| Eric Stangle, Ballston Spa | 1,154
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$890
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| Jim Patricelli, Troy | 1,150
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$445
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| Will Eastman, Oneonta | 1,116
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$230
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| Joe Mazuryk, Duanesburg | 1,109
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$175
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| Craig Schoonmaker, Glenville | 1,077
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$125 |
| Dan White, Agawam, Mass. | 1,072
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$90
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| Rick Bogholtz, Nassau | 1,059
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$80
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| Mark Taylor, Albany | 1,048
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$65
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| Russ Hunter, South Bethlehem | 1,048
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$65
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| Jason Baker, Sharon Springs | 1,037
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$50
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| John Hallenbeck, Catskill | 1,037
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$50
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Other Scores |
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| Jody Becker, Rotterdam | 1,025
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| Gary Bingham, Brainard | 1,022
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| R.J. Martinez, Ballston Spa | 1,021
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| Mike Drexel, Delanson | 1,012
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| Rich Strath, Schenectady | 1,003
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| Dan Furman, Latham | 1,001
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Dec. 20, 2008
Tourney called due to weather
CATSKILL — The tournament set for Sunday, Dec. 21, at HoeBowl Catskill Lanes in Catskill, has been postponed because the weather is expected to suck. Or maybe it will blow. Anyway, whatever it does, it will probably do it a lot, so everybody stay home and sip hot chocolate by the fire instead of getting out on the icy road and trying to drive somewhere.
We hope to see you all at the Holiday Open at HoeBowl Catskill Lanes on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 10 a.m. for the rescheduled tournament.
For further information, contact Tournament Director Karl Bieber at (518) 368-5539.
And have a great holiday!
Nov. 30, 2008
Bob Faragon takes two-pin win
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Schenectady's Bob Faragon, center, awaits payday — 1st-place money of $1,100 — as Gazette sportswriter Bob Weiner and 8th-place finisher Bill Ray look on. |
SCHENECTADY — Bob Faragon of Schenectady averaged just over 214 for five games Sunday to win the Northern Bowlers Association’s Stockade Open at Boulevard Bowl.
Faragon, the leader after four games, finished with a 208 for a 1,071 total and a two-pin victory over Halfmoon’s Al Roth, who shot 1,069 for his five-game total. The victory was worth $1,100 for Faragon, who won an NBA title last season at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland. Faragon rolled games of 228, 237 and 219 to become the leader after three games with a 683 total. He held onto first place despite a 179 fourth game, and then doubled late in the fifth game to hold off Roth and Rotterdam’s Jody Becker, who both shot a 223 finale. Roth’s runner-up money was worth $550, while Becker, who shot 1,067, earned $325.
Finishing fourth in the 77-man field was Latham’s Dan Furman, Who fired a 1,051 and won $225. Furman’s 257 finale was the tournament’s high single.
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Al Roth of Halfmoon takes a rest after his close showing at Boulevard Bowl. Roth finished within two pins of the leader, taking 2nd-prize money of $550. |
Clifton Park’s Bob Kavanaugh was next with a 1,046, good enough for fifth-place money of $175. Altamont’s Art Van Buren was the only lefthander to cash, finishing in sixth place with a 1,045 to win $150.
Binghamton’s Jim Thomas, who captured the NBA’s first championship of the season last month at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland, was 15th and earned the last payoff of $60.
The Stockade Open was sponsored by Mike’s Restaurant on Erie Boulevard in Schenectady, as well as several other Stockade area businesses. The NBA’s overall sponsor, The Western Diner on Route 20 in Albany, also contributed to the prize fund.
The NBA’s next tournament will be held Dec. 21 in Catskill.
Bowler |
Score
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Winnings
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| Bob Faragon, Schenectady | 1,071
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$1,100
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| Al Roth, Halfmoon | 1,069
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$550
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| Jody Becker, Rotterdam | 1,067
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$325
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| Dan Furman, Latham | 1,051
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$225
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| Bob Kavanaugh, Clifton Park | 1,046
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$175 |
| Art Van Buren, Altamont | 1,045
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$150
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| Steve Wagoner, Broadalbin | 1,042
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$130
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| Bill Ray, Schenectady | 1,041
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$115
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| John Walther III, Clifton Park | 1,040
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$105
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| Matt Sherman, Selkirk | 1,035
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$95
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| Clay Reiniger, Troy | 1,025
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$85
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| Lee Aiezza, Albany | 1,021
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$75
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| Dan White Jr., Agawam, Mass | 1,010
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$67.50
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| Craig Taylor, Schenectady | 1,010
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$65.70
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| Jim Thomas, Binghamton | 1,005
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$60
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| Travis Winglosky | 1,002
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| Ray Cyr | 998
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| Russ Hunter | 997
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| Mike Drexel | 976
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| Jason Brown | 974
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| Nick Miseno Jr. | 974
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| Jamie Diamond | 956 |
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| Jeff Whitehouse | 953 |
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| Craig Smith | 952 |
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| Darrell Coonrad | 951 |
Oct. 19, 2008
Thomas wins Western Diner Open
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Binghamton’s Jim Thomas talks to Gazette bowling writer Bob Weiner and Troy Record columnist Mike Dyer after winning the NBA Western Diner Open Sunday at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland. |
GUILDERLAND — Jim Thomas of Binghamton averaged just over 220 for five games Sunday to win the Northern Bowlers Association Western Diner Open at Town n’ County Lanes.
Thomas, a righthander, finished with a three-pin edge over Sharon Springs lefthander Jason Baker. Thomas’s 1,103 total was worth $930, while Baker’s 1,100 five-game total earned him the runner-up prize of $465.
Thomas beat a field of 56 that showed up for the NBA’s 2008-2009 season opener. The next stop will be the NBA’s Stockade Open Nov. 30 at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady.
Thomas opened up with a 259 game and followed it up with 183, 209, 227 and 277. Baker, in 11th place after four games, finished with a 246 game to finish second, six pins ahead of Albany’s Lee Aiezza. Aiezza’s 1,094 score earned him $270.
Selkirk’s Matt Sherman was fourth with 1,092, worth $180, while other cashers included Nick Miseno Jr. of Amsterdam, 1,090, $140; Gary Bingham of Brainard, 1,085, $110; Jamie Diamond of Delanson, 1,083, $90; Jody Becker of Rotterdam, 1,067, $80; Steve Wagoner of Broadalbin, 1,065, $70; Craig Schoonmaker of Glenville, 1,062, $65; and Iggy Acevedo of Green Island, 1,055, $60.
Bob DiNuzzo of Troy had the day’s high single, a 290 that came in the first game of the tournament.
DiNuzzo’s 290 earned him the lead after the first game, and he was also the leader after two games with a 475 total. Sherman’s 268 single gave him the third-game lead with 703, while Diamond was in the lead after four games with 891.
Bowler |
Score
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Winnings
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| Jim Thomas, Binghamton | 1,103
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$930
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| Jason Baker, Sharon Springs | 1,100
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$465
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| Lee Aiezza, Albany | 1,094
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$270
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| Matt Sherman, Selkirk | 1,092
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$180
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| Nick Miseno Jr., Amsterdam | 1,090
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$140 |
| Gary Bingham, Brainard | 1,085
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$110
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| Jamie Diamond, Delanson | 1,083
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$90
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| Jody Becker, Rotterdam | 1,067
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$80
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| Steve Wagoner, Broadalbin | 1,065
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$70
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| Craig Schoonmaker, Glenville | 1,062
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$65
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| Iggy Acevedo, Green Island | 1,055
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$60
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| Jay Diamond | 1,052
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| Tony Palumbo | 1,047
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| Bob Faragon | 1,042
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| Warren Guersney | 1,040
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| Bob DiNuzzo | 1,019
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| Dan Furman | 1,018
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| Peter Linck | 1,017
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| Tim McNeil | 1,014
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| Jeff Voght | 1,007
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Oct. 18, 2008
Western Diner Chips In!
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The Western Diner Michelle, top, serves up a grilled cheese and fries. Valerie, middle, is one of the many friendly faces greeting visitors at the Western Diner. Bonnie rings out a register at the Western Diner on Route 20 in Guilderland. |
ALBANY - When Tony Loupessis heard that the Western Diner had been built in 1976, the year he came to America from Greece, he figured it was an omen.
Loupessis, 17 when he left his homeland, spent time working at his uncle’s diner, the Latham ’76 Diner, and then headed to Utica to run his own place before returning to Albany in 1991 when he purchased the Western Diner.
“When I found out that it had been built in 1976, I knew I had to buy the place,” said Loupessis. “That was a very big year for me. It was the year I came to this country, so it was very important to me.”
Loupessis has been busy ever since making the Western Diner one of the Capital Region’s finest casual dining experiences. Located on Route 20 in Guilderland just a quarter of a mile east of Route 155, the diner is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 7 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
“My uncle taught me everything I know about the business,” said Loupessis.
Loupessis also knows something about bowling, and when the Northern Bowlers Association begins its sixth season with Karl Bieber as tournament director, the Western Diner will be a big part of it. Sunday at 10 a.m. at Town n’ Country Lanes in Guilderland, the NBA’s 2008-2009 season opener will offer a top prize of $800 (based on 40 entries) thanks to the sponsorship of Loupessis and Western Diner.
Sept. 3, 2008
Welcome to the 2008-2009 Season!
SCHENECTADY - The Northern Bowlers Association begins its 31st season, the sixth under the direction of tournament director Karl Bieber and the board of directors Bill Buell, Ray Evans and Russ Hunter.
The NBA has set the dates and venues for tournaments in the upcoming season. Click on the "Schedule" link to the right to see more.
The season will kick off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, with the "Western Diner Open" at the Town 'N' Country Lanes, 2509 Western Avenue, in Guilderland.
Membership in the Northern Bowlers Assn. is $10, and tournament entry fee is $50.
Bowlers interested in taking part should contact Karl Bieber at (518) 368-5539.
The Western Diner, 2019 Western Avenue #1, Albany, contributed to the publicity posters for the tournament. Season sponsors are the Daily Gazette and Albany Bowling News.
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