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USBC recognizesteen's twin 900s

By ERIK MUSKATEVC
Published June 23, 2006

Two 900 series rolled by a New York teenager have been officially approved by the United States Bowling Congress.

The two perfect three-game series - three consecutive 300 games or 36 straight strikes -- by Robert Mushtare, 17, of Carthage, N.Y., were rolled during pre-bowling sessions for the Pine Plains Junior/Senior League at Pine Plains Bowling Center in Fort Drum, N.Y., on Dec. 3, 2005, and Feb. 19, 2006, respectively.

Due to the extraordinary circumstances of having two 900 series rolled during pre-bowling periods in the same bowling center by the same person, USBC conducted a thorough investigation into the score submissions.

In keeping with the current rules of the sport as approved by USBC delegates - which allow for the recognition of honor scores rolled in pre-bowling sessions - USBC approved Mushtare's scores.

"USBC did conduct a thorough inquiry. Based on the information derived in the interviews, USBC concluded that the rules of the game were followed, and therefore the scores were approved," Jeff Henry, USBC director of sport, said in a press release.

USBC administratively rejected a 900 series by Mushtare submitted as having occurred on Nov. 5, 2005 during a pre-bowling session in the same league at Pine Plains. That decision was based on the facts that the league was not certified and that Mushtare was not a USBC member at the time the score was bowled. The administrative decision was appealed by Mushtare and ultimately denied by the USBC Legal and Legislative Committee.

With his two 900s, Mushtare becomes the first person to have rolled certified multiple perfect series and the youngest to roll an approved 900. He also becomes the first youth bowler to shoot a certified 900. Mushtare becomes the 10th person to roll a certified 900 series, making it 11 approved 900 series that have been recorded in the 111-year history of certified league bowling.

Following is a list of the 11 USBC-approved 900 series with the locations and dates the scores were bowled: Note: All scores before Mushtare's first 900 were approved by the American Bowling Congress, one of the organizations that merged to form USBC.

- Mark Wukoman, Greenfield, Wis., April 22, 2006;

- Robert Mushtare, Fort Drum, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2006;

- Lonnie Billiter Jr., Fairfield, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2006;

- Robert Mushtare, Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2005;

- Darin Pomije, New Prague, Minn., Dec. 9, 2004;

- Jeff Campbell II, New Castle, Pa., June 12, 2004;

- James Hylton, Salem, Ore., May 2, 2001;

- Robby Portalatin, Jackson, Mich., Dec. 28, 2000;

- Vince Wood, Moreno Valley, Calif., Sept, 29, 1999;

- Tony Roventini, Greenfield, Wis., Nov. 9, 1998, and;

- Jeremy Sonnenfeld, Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2, 1997.

LOCAL WINNER: Michael Menera of Tampa and Justine Fields of Roslyn Heights, N.Y. were named the 2006 recipients of the Bowling Writers Association of America Chuck Pezzano Scholarships. Menera graduated from Alonso High School and is a freshman at St. Petersburg College majoring in business. He bowled on his high school team, starting in his junior year, with a 125 average. When he finished high school, he had moved his average up to 180 and bowled his high game of 247. Menera was in the top 9 percent of his graduating class. He also played football, soccer and was captain of the swimming team in his senior year, when not playing drums in a band. He received a $1,000 scholarship.

NABI: Club 577 will be at AMF Lakeland this Sunday, starting at 11 am. with a jackpot of $365. Club 591 will be at AMF Pembroke tomorrow and Sunday. Check centralflorida. bowlnabi.com for more details.

AMF Clearwater - Scratch Trio: Jesse Francis 715, Bob Dufour 696.

Ten Pin Lanes - Men: Paul Doyon 297/777, Joe Dalton 278/602, Don Vachon 265/713, O.J. Cameron 257, Jason Pettry 256/651, Ernie Fede 254/637, Spanky Adam 248/648, Pete Sahner 247/694, Bo O'Keefe 245/662, Smokey Clark 233/659, Jerry Robinson 233/641. Women: Carey Blackwelder 244/593, Sandi Lubisco 204/523, Dawn Gillingham 538, Kari Militello 516, Gillian Dean 510, Ester Motzne 505. Senior Men: Dave O'Brien 205/588. USBC Youth Srs.: Chris Ellis 253/679, Alex Penrod 242/607, Randall Klafter 213/524.

Twedt's Lanes - Men: Gysin Bardo 770, Mark Misura 731, Tod Janssen 708, Dick Corria 701, Joe Alore 678, Jay Taylor 674, Joe Place 672, Tracy Watkin 672, Jeff Williams 657, Lance Lonsdale 651, Bob Hettinger 644, Bob Lawson 615, Gary Campbell 614, Chris Swenton 606. Women: Christine Srock 619, Youlanda Houston 605, Michelle Huff 582, Kathy Kehl 518, Dianne Rehre 511, Andrea Sanchez 505, Lee Reagan 502, Gerda Miller 501. USBC Youth: Joey Alora 648, Jake Toma 635.

Sunshine Lanes - Inter Civic: Kevin Ahem 267/701, Justin Veitch 266/663. Strike N Spare: Justin Veitch 736, Scott King 662. Happy Seniors: Gus Wiese 223. Commercial: Mike Cornelison 252/715, Clay Hatfield 279/691, Justin Veitch 680, Chad Zaleski 279/736, Tommy Turner 666. Sunsetters: Tom Olden 704. Thurs. Scratch Doubles: Chuck Brush 254/853, Kari Militello 251/811, Paul Doyon 255-267/919, Bev Ullrich 678, Tom Palmer 866, Ray Buchan 837, Angela Brandel 777, Jason Scangai 943, Ben Johnston 288/870, Teresa Genevie 872, Greg Ickes 891. Sunday Follies: Jeff Gabory 267, Cindy Head 225/602. Fri. Nite Doubles: Angie Henkel 207/660, Julie Highnote 667.

- Eric Muskatevc can be emailed at Emuskatevc@aol.com

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