old dog
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The 60's were the best
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Post by old dog on Aug 26, 2003 0:35:41 GMT -5
Lenny I see some photos about a night of action you sponsored a couple of years ago at Dear Park, I heard about it at the time but could't make it, I was hopeing that it would be an on going event each year or so. Could you tell us how it came about, who showed up and how it went? www.actionbowlers.com/DeerPark.htmlthanks
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Post by AC on Aug 27, 2003 7:03:02 GMT -5
Heard nothing special that night.I think the idiots paid $20 to get through the door. What a suck job.
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Post by thecane on Oct 30, 2003 14:47:02 GMT -5
the event at deer park was july 23 2000 and was attended by simonelli jr , jimmy williams, scianna, alex c boy wonder who beat the big shots even , but was just a tune up and a few others whose names i cant remember . 20 bucks was charged and you got a buffet and all the money went to muscular dystrophy. i happened to be in the area for my sons and daughters birthday , as well as attending the open in connecticut and visiting some of my buddies. 2 300 s was shot by joe scianna . nobody waNTED TO BOWL OPEN POTS SO A FEW MATCHES WERE BOWLED , YOU CAN FIND ON THIS SITE PICTURES OF THAT NIGHT
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Post by Renaissance Man on Oct 31, 2003 19:20:21 GMT -5
Lenny It's to bad more people like you aren't involved in the current day action scene, It would be a lot better than it is, it needs real promoters that aren't here.
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Post by Billy Tops on Oct 31, 2003 19:24:23 GMT -5
Lenny, if you leave your email address I'll register you and send you your password so you can enter the new trash talk board, they'll enjoy having you there.
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Post by Louis Capasso on Nov 1, 2003 14:07:35 GMT -5
The Cane was aGREAT promoter He could get me all fired up especially for me to bowl snake or team me up with snake. I unfortunatly must say cane always bet on snake and unfortunatly always lost .... HaHaHa. but the best was one night after the league at country lanes we were all looking for a little action so cane has snake me spallone c bank and 1 or 2 more guys bowl WRONG hand pots It was hilarious I was decent lefty but spallone was real good and if i remember won every game. but to watch this was probobly as much fun as wathing Kangeroo bowl with a broomstick or kicking the ball down the lane!!!!
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vp
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Post by vp on Nov 2, 2003 17:36:34 GMT -5
Hey Lou, Now you are really bringing back the memories. My first trip to Paramus was with paul Polito as a 17 year old kid, just really learning to bowl. As a lefty, Roger Gardner told me I threw the ball like a righty, with a lot of turn, I reminded him of Mike McGrath. That first time to Paramus was more than I could have imagined. I did not know who to watch first. Roth, Petraglia, Ralph Engan, Bob Perry( who later became a friend, and introduce me to Mark Roth for the first time)etc.. For a kid who's dream it was to become a professional bowler, this was paradise.
The fellow who stood out the most to me at that time was Teata Semiz. His smooth timing and fluid swing produced devastating results at Paramus. After every Monday nite session at Paramus, I would rethink everything I saw that nite, then apply it to my practice sessions. After that first time I was determined to improve my game and get into that league.
That happened after I had a really good year 1979-80, however only bowling in one league. But in that league I shot 2 sanctioned 300's, had 22 700 series, 8 of which were over 750, and averaged 217.
I remember my first nite bowling at Paramus, I was very nervous as well I should be, my opponent was John Petraglia. By the time my nerves subsided, Iwas down 2 games. But in the thrid game I showed John a little something. I made it very close after 9 frames covering a washout. John finished with 255, Lou I wasn't going down, I struck out in the 10th for 257 to win my point. What a first nite at Paramus, not only to bowl in the league, but to stay right with a top pro for the evening was truly something special.
You were talking about bowling the ledge, that was something I learned in a hurry. I was recruited to bowl for one of the top teams at Lyons Lanes in Irvington, NJ on Sunday Morning. It was a true gutter shot from both sides. When I first went there to practice, I didn't throw 5 balls before I was approached by several bowlers for an action match.
I will continue later, the macaroni is ready. Keep the memories coming Lou, by the way how did the bowling go today, most important, I hope it was fun.
Vinny
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