By Ed Townsend
LIBERTY — November 1, 2002 – Thirty-one year-old Michael Fritz of Parksville scored his first-ever perfect 300 game on September 16 at Liberty Lanes.
Bowling in the Wednesday Men’s league, Fritz scored the 300 on lanes 9 and 10 using a Quantum bowling ball. He bowls on the Benny’s Upholstery team and his teammates include Shawn Tyler, Greg Quick, John Melchick and Buzz Banks.
Michael has been bowling for 10 years and maintains a 186 average in the one league in which he bowls.
The 300 score was recorded in his first game of the night and he added a 211 and a 206 for a 717 series. His previous high series was a 676, which he bowled in May 1999.
All 12 strikes were perfect pocket hits.
Michael is married to Deana and they have two children, Courtney and Michael.
He is employed as a mechanic for the Town of Liberty Highway Department.

By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: In the past I have discussed the importance of cleaning and maintaining high performance bowling balls. This included keeping both the surface and the gripping holes clean.
What I neglected to mention, however, is that for bowlers using recreational equipment (polyester and rubber) it is just as important to clean the ball and the gripping holes each time you bowl. Even through the balls are not high performance, you still want the ball to make as much contact with the surface of the lane as possible.
The good part about this type of recreational equipment is that you can use household or car care products to clean the ball. You do not have to invest in the expensive ball care products that are a must for high performance equipment.
For the bowlers still using rubber, it may be time to retire these relics for several reasons. First, they are not compatible with today’s lane conditions. (There has not been a rubber ball made since 1985). Second, when they become coated with lane oil, they will slip coming up the ball return causing you to wait while the pin chaser retrieves the ball. Even if you clean the ball, it will only last a few frames.
Always remember, small things can make a difference.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA and is a Silver Level Coach with USA Bowling. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, Mike can be reached at 845-341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net

Voss Wins The
Memphis Open
In the final frame of the Professional Bowlers Association Memphis Open at Winchester Bowl, Danny Wiseman issued a verbal challenge to his long-time nemesis Brian Voss.
“Two to win, brotha,” Wiseman said.
Voss answered the challenge with two solid strikes and defeated Wiseman, 253-247, to capture his 22nd career title, along with the $40,000 top prize.
With the win, the 44-year-old Voss tied Marshall Holman for ninth on the all-time win list.

This Week It’s The
Miller High Life Open
The PBA this week competes in the Miller High Life Open at Hawthorn Lanes in Vernon Hills, Ill.
The tournament has a prize fund of $200,000.
The semi-final and final matches will be contested live at 2 p.m. this Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, on ESPN.

Sponsorship Dollars
Change Event Names
The following tournaments have been included in sponsorship deals with the PBA and the names of the tournaments have been changed to the following:
PBA Banquet Classic Nov. 13-17, PBA Pepsi Open Nov. 20-24, PBA Cambridge Credit Classic Nov. 27-Dec. 1, PBA Storm Las Vegas Classic presented by the Castaways (The Castaways Hotel, Casino and Bowling Center, Las Vegas) Jan. 19-23, PBA Days Inn Open Feb. 5-9 and the PBA Odor-Eaters Open Feb. 26-Mar 2.

Lane # 1 Introduces
Emerald Pearl Buzzsaw/C2
Lane # 1 of Syracuse has introduced the Emerald Pearl Buzzsaw/C2 bowling ball and has titled the new ball as the “ball with beauty and brains.”
Lane # 1 noted that the Emerald Pearl Buzzsaw/C2 “knows how to Strike.”
The technical data supplied by Lane #1 says that the “famous Buzzsaw/C2 is now transformed into a beautiful Emerald Pearl. The new Xtra length reactive cover is clean through the front, storing more energy for the backend.”
The new ball is also available in Blueberry color and has an extra length reactive cover stock. The finish on the ball is highly polished and has its patented Diamond Core. The ball is available in 14-15 and 16 lbs.
For additional information or to purchase a ball, write Lane #1, 6739 Pickard Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211. Their phone number is 1-800-526-3661.
The Lane #1 website is www.lane1bowling.com

Liberty Lanes
In the Monday Night Ladies League, Karen Wolfe scored a 221, 527, Crystal Kirchner 210, 518, Sandy Cassevah 184, 512, Min Reinshagen 202, 512, Sue Jones 185, Jo Anne Wright 182, Kris Clark 183, Ann Sawyer 186 and Kathi Smith 181.
In the Wednesday Men’s League, Jerry Scandore scored a 233, 242, 653, Dave Fisk 214, 236, 642, Merrill Conner 258, 620, Larry Goldenberg 217, 201, 600, Jack Moylan 223, 221, 598, Steve Molloy 209, 587, Larry Haight 213, 586, Alan LaBounty 266, 581, Wesley Tuttle 226, 204, 580, Mitch Juron 211, 571, Ralph Coney 232, Eric Haccoun 225, Terry Bivins 213, Tom Skiff Jr. 209, Mike Fritz 208, Brian Scott 208 and Chris Marler 201.
In the Thursday 5:45 Ladies League, Sheila Fix scored a 190, 531, Janet Bertholf 201, 517, Karen Hayes 500, Flo Good 184 and Jan Brahm 230.
In the Thursday Men’s Budweiser League, Tom Skiff Jr. scored a 213, 214, 215, 642, Ralph Coney 210, 224, 625, Dave Sawall 238, 623, Marty Cole 205, 220, 602, Ronnie Totten 205, 207, 600, Phil Beliawsky 216, 585, Chuck Amback 242, 204, 583, Floyd Hokirk 242, Steve Molloy 227, Ricky Nichols 204, Russell Bivins 201 and Steve Avery 200.
In the Friday Night Mixed Doubles League, Herbie Sklar scored a 230, 567, Pete Panagakos 214, Brian Ihlefeldt 200, 207, Russell Bivins 192, 202, Bill Christian 199, Ralph Soule 193 and Alicia Reynolds 189.
In the Saturday Night Fun Mixed League, Joan Davis scored a 190, 504, Sharon Russell 501, Dennis Whaley 203, Carl Davis 202, Les Edwards 194, Larry Goldenberg 193, Phil Russell 191 and Missy Redmond 186.
In the Sunday Night Mixed Doubles League, Pete Meachum scored a 257, 216, 190, 663, Stew Stevens 258, 196, 637, Tom Skiff Sr. 235. 194, 601, Al Smith 199, 200, 584, Barbara Neist 202, 550, Sheila Fix 205, 526, Susan Hyde 180, George Hyde 225, Eric Nystrom 201, Tom Stephenson 199, Joe Neist 198, Mitchel Mattison 197, Jared Helmuth 196, Sal Crescitelli 192, 193 and Rob Tuttle 193.

Kiamesha Lanes
In the Wednesday Mountain Top ISPN Men’s League, Jay Shapiro scored a 560, Ralph Gandulla 225, 253, 670, Dwayne Cabrera 218, 581, Serafin Rodriguez 228, 560, Bobby Cooper 202, Edwin Rodriguez 224, 610, Tim Bilyeu 224, 207, 625, Frank Muller Jr. 222, 204, 622, John Sullivans 245, 561, Larry Berens 221, 559, Dean Shattuck 265, 239, 220, 724, Clint Morton 216, Jim VanAken 225, Paul Minton 205, 216, 256, 677, Jim Patterson 209, Bob Linzer 220, Ryan Lepke 204, 234, 223, 661, Rudy Van Dunk 211, 584, Rudy Belanchia 242, 617, Jaryl Scott 234, 256, 680, Dan Allen 200, 201, 591, Doug Appel 236, 613, Bill Paul 234, 609, Marty Waichman 223, Pedro Agapito 209, 593, David Graham 201, 586, Mike Weiner 201, 557, Ed Townsend 200, 225, 216, 641, Russ Keesler 255, 611, Bob Cady 225, 615, Charlie Winters 224, 209, 591, Dale Sonnenschein 208, Paul Durland 221, 554, Larry Whipple 236, 603, Shawn Dibble 238, 220, 650, Cecil Walters 214, 212, 595, George Van Arsdall 225, 246, 664, Mike Card 200, George Kelley 204, 235, 203, 642, Nate Sanders 235, 568, Rich Levine 215, 203, 590, Bo Gray 224, 216, 633, Tom Greene 201, 222, 247, 670, Al Gerow 200, 246, 637, Frank Emmens 211, Justin Holland 210, Pat Cassaday 212, 560 and Jody Farquhar 226, 578.
In the Monday Men’s League, Dan Bartley scored a 213, 565, Nate Sanders 221, 585, Rudy Belanchia 214, 258, 647, Bobby Cooper 221, 607, Bo Gray 247, 210, 630, Joe Gray 205, 223, 610, Todd Van Keuren 240, 228, 639, Clint Morton 210, 237, 617, Jaryl Scott 234, 573, Bill Helms 215, Art Stevens 202, George VanArsdall 213, 278, 686, Joe Conklin 213, Mike Mulligan 202, 555, Marty Waichman 252, 209, 633, Dan Ricco 200, 556, Mike Weiner 223, 562, Francisco Martinez 206, 570, Frank Ingrassia 203, 218, 559, Rich Hendricks 202, 583, Tom Caycho 216, 580, Mark Hesleitner 217, 214, 605, David Graham 225, 212, 628, Nelson McArthur 201, 585, Bob Linzer 235, 600, J. R. Cruz 224, 553, Keith Shattuck 209 and Duane Koskey 213.
In the Tuesday Mixed Budweiser Firefighters League, Bo Gray scored a 190, 266, 222, 678, Rich Whitney 258, 190, 206, 664, Robert Yakin Sr. 232, 205, 200, 637, Dale Sonnenschein 233, 215, 623, Russ Keesler 199, 225, 192, 616, Vinnie Collura 196, 213, 200, 609, George Kelley 189, 233, 186, 608, John LeConey 202, 192, 189, 583, Cecil Walters 192, 210, 180, 582, Walt Conklin 194, 182, 185, 561, Cliff Starr 180, 190, 184, 554, Kris Gwiozdowski 197, 186, Kevin Stackhouse 205, John Cascone 212, Greg Kuchar 194, Rudy Van Dunk 186, 182, Robert Yakin Jr. 203, Doug Van Keuren 233, Wayne Wright 202, Bob Bonnaci 181, Dorian Jennings 222, 578, Joan Lake 182, 182, 191, 555, Barbara Long 202, 207, 553, Carol Scannell 200, 540, Barbara Yeomans 192, 533, Pattie Holmes 199, 181, 525, Debbie Wright 201, 515, Debbie Durland 182, 509, Mary Lee Williams 189, 503 and Rita Cascone 182.
In the Thursday Night Ladies league Dorian Jennings scored a 194, 216, 565, Pat Gibson 248, 561, Joan Lake 224, 557, Rudy Hoke 206, 551, Valerie Fersch 181, 190, 545, Lynn Eisenbach 192, 534, Mary Lee Williams 181, 530, Jeanette K. Margillo 192, 512, Georgette Kirschenbaum 500, Nancy Fraser 196, Kathy Bradley 183, Laurie Theiman 180, Betty Dean 189, Cindy Cabrera 195, Jean Cocot 194 and Kim Patterson 195.
In the Saturday Night Mixed Doubles League, Bill VanAken scored a 217, Scott Austin 201, Allan Jones 222, Frank Fippinger 212, Carl Ackerley 216, Marty Decker 245, 247, 682, Dave Roberts 215, Jaryl Scott 251, 248, 690, Walt Edwards 200, 257, 639, Paul Minton 215, 200, 602, Jim VanAken 210, 210, 619, Suzi Fippinger Jones 205, Jennifer Bradley 180 and Lisa Dragone 234, 243, 617.
In the Friday Night Mixed Doubles League, Tom Drobysh scored a 256, 248, 225, 727, Laresko Niifa 216, 235, 239, 690, George Kelley 246, 224, 193, 663, Kevin Hughes 226, 226, 191, 645, James Paterson 191, 245, 193, 629, Joan Lake 222, 180, 573, Dorian Jennings 194, 197, 566, Mary Ann Drobysh Berens 191, 182, 545, Roberta Yakin 189, 200, 531, Crystal Kirchner 190, 526, Frank Emmens 184, 248, 582 and Cathy Carpenter 202, 517.
In the Sunday Night Mixed Doubles League, Ken Hilton scored a 223, 194, 593, Larry Berens 216, 187, 211, 614, Bob Linzer 202, 205, 566, John Bartley Jr. 200, 219, 635, Ed Townsend 219, 196, 589, Frank Gerow Jr. 200, 196, 566, Greg Kuchar 213, Al Ciorciari 201, 191, 254, 646, Ryan Lepke 247, 198, 223, 668, Mark Bower 240, 183, 596, Dan Bartley 242, 247, 640, Nate Sanders 206, 198, 555, Frank Muller 208, 555, Michael DiSanto 204, Paul Minton 209, 180, 565, Bob Cady 189, 182, 195, 566, Jennie Worden 193, Debbie Muller 192, Shari Di Santo 191, Cathy Carpenter 233, 217, 595, Pat L. Bartley 190, Maureen Jensen 199 and Barbara Kortright 224, 568.