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Post by valsgirl on Jan 9, 2007 21:11:12 GMT -5
I was so excited to find this site! My dad was an action bowler out of Brooklyn in the 1960's. His name was Val Macari. I have seen his name mentioned a few times on the site. He passed away on 9/30/04 and I miss him terribly. The reason I joined was to see if anyone had some stories or memories about him. I want to tell my 3 boys about something that was such a big part of his life when I was too young to appreciate it. I remember bowling with him at Maple Lanes & Ave M when I was growing up. He met my mom at Maple, and every time we'd go in there it was like being with family. I really felt at home there even as a very little girl. He loved the sport more than anything, and I know toward the end of his life, he'd stop by Maple to see who would be there. Please, if anyone has a story, a chance meeting, a great match, or a memory of my dad, please share it. I would love to hear it. Thank you.
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Post by relic on Jan 9, 2007 23:21:25 GMT -5
I didn't personally know your dad but saw him bowl many times at Maple in the pot games, I also saw him at Ave M in the 60s
He was a truly great bowler, threw a beautiful ball and had a real good approach, Val was definetly one of the best ever bowlers to come out of Brooklyn
He was real tough in head to head action matches, he was also a very good looking man.
PS
I loved the food counter at maple, real good breakfast food especially.
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Post by Zoo Master on Jan 9, 2007 23:31:06 GMT -5
Sorry to hear your dad past away You'll get plenty of stories when Lenny the Cane and Lou Capasso who I'm sure you know visit the board and see your post. I also saw Val bowl many a match and was always in awe of his game. For sure he was one of the best when he was in his prime... PS Do you have any photos of your dad back when he was bowling? It would be an honor to have you sign our new guestbook pub11.bravenet.com/guestbook/915536056/ |
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Post by Zoo Master on Feb 19, 2007 0:24:52 GMT -5
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Post by Louis Capasso on Mar 5, 2007 9:25:29 GMT -5
your father was one of the best outside shooters of the day. I had the pleasure of knowing your father and bowling against him in the mid 70's. the 1st time i had seen him bowl he had not bowled for a few years and we were bowling pot games at maple
and the 1st 2 games back he shot 280-300 back to back.he only bowled for a short time longer after that but he was very tough.
sorry to hear of his passing.
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Post by thecane1 on Apr 2, 2007 11:57:50 GMT -5
Hi Valsgirl, my name is Lenny Dwoskin, I am the cane , and bowled in a doubles travel league with your father in the 60s, and my belated condolences to you. He waas the highest average in that league although we did not win it . We represented Freddie Fitzimmons, and were pared up through a four week qualifying event. He was BROOKLYNS BEST without a doubt in the 60s and is in my all time top 5 from brooklyn which would be Richie Hornreich, Mark Roth, Johnny Petraglia, your father Val Macari.
Your father in the 60s stayed mostly in the Brooklyn area for action, pot games and the famous king of the hill at Maple Lanes , which he totally dominated on the 4 - 5 pound pins, for several years , breaking the strike jackpot for than 2500.00 on more than a couple of occassions. He was a true gentleman as far as I was concerned , and had he gone on the PBA TOUR , WOULD HAVE WON HIS SHARE OF TITLES , since he was in the same catagory as Mark, Johnny, Richie, Ernie and Mike Lemongello.
He could play inside and outside , and had THE STRONGEST BALL of all those mentioned , and could hook the whole lane on lacquer , making eveyones ball look like it was standing still.
his style was that of the Great Pete Weber , and was tenacious on the lanes.
You coud be proud of your fathers past bowling history. I ran into him once probly in the 90s and he said he was foreman at some loading company I think , but said that bowling was a total joke when he walked into Maple Lanes one day after not bowling for many years and threw 30 strikes in a row , and never went back.
Again I hope I brought you some bowling memories , so that you can share with your children as well .. All the best ... Lenny The Cane
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Post by valsgirl on Apr 15, 2007 19:20:31 GMT -5
Thank you to all who have replied! I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hear such nice things about my dad. I'm sure he would have enjoyed this site very much. My boys are in awe - the Grandpa they remember walked with a cane and had arthritis in his arm - they can't believe it is him. I appreciate you all taking the time to tell what you know. I can't wait to see who responds next.
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Post by Louis Capasso on Nov 30, 2007 22:50:28 GMT -5
hi again. vals girl weve met i think you came to my hair salon. do you remember...lou
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Post by valsgirl on Dec 3, 2007 20:25:24 GMT -5
Hi Lou - Good to hear from you. I think you might be mistaken. I live in Arizona, and have for the last 12 years. Where is your hair salon? Maybe I went there before I moved. I would love to hear from you again.
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Post by Louis Capasso on Jan 21, 2008 19:34:01 GMT -5
you are right it was either fats or deacon daughter i met , sorry . but I knew your da well. I bowled against him in pot games on sundays at maple lanes. I was 13 then and your father was one of the best outside shooters i had ever met. a tough bowler who was liked by all...
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Post by Zoo Master on Jan 28, 2008 10:15:24 GMT -5
I was so excited to find this site! My dad was an action bowler out of Brooklyn in the 1960's. His name was Val Macari. I have seen his name mentioned a few times on the site. He passed away on 9/30/04 and I miss him terribly. The reason I joined was to see if anyone had some stories or memories about him. I want to tell my 3 boys about something that was such a big part of his life when I was too young to appreciate it. I remember bowling with him at Maple Lanes & Ave M when I was growing up. He met my mom at Maple, and every time we'd go in there it was like being with family. I really felt at home there even as a very little girl. He loved the sport more than anything, and I know toward the end of his life, he'd stop by Maple to see who would be there. Please, if anyone has a story, a chance meeting, a great match, or a memory of my dad, please share it. I would love to hear it. Thank you. I was just on the phone with Kenny Barber one of the best action bowler's from the 60s, he mentioned your father as being a true gentlemen and great bowler... |
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Post by big Mac on Feb 3, 2008 20:41:52 GMT -5
I remember your dad well, I saw him bowl for years.
For sure he was one of the top 5 bowlers ever from Brooklyn. That's saying a lot when you consider all the millions of people that have lived and bowled there. There have been many great bowlers from Brooklyn, Maple lanes alone had a score of them.
He was also a person loaded with class, a true gentlemen. As a bowler he was feared for good reason by most.
In his prime he was second best to only the great Richie Hornreight, who might of been the greatest action bowler of all time, Johnny Petraglia and Mark Roth came later.
Do you know why your father never tried the pro tour, I bet he would of done well if he had.
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