Arculli wins National Championship singles title!
See her road here.
Michele Arculli (3rd from left) went undefeated to claim this years National Championship Women's Singles crown.
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Michele Arculli (Essex County LBC) became only the third woman from the Northeast division to bring home the coveted singles title and the first since 1982 when Mary Scott (Bridgeport LBC) won the title. Arculli went undefeated in 7 games. You can follow her run through the field by clicking here to see the results. The Arculli name is no stranger to the championships, Michele's dad Skip Arculli has won three singles titles and is the last male to win the title for the NED winning in 1995. He has also won a pairs title.
October was a good month for Northeast Division lawn bowls which began with a win in the East Coast Challenge over our friends from the Southeast. See more on that win below and see other past winners of the National Championships at http://www.bowlsnortheast.com/tournament-results.html Good job Team Northeast!!!
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Northeast Division representatives to the National Championships set
Above: Dan Berg of Williamsburg LBC.
Right: Rusty Hein and Eileen Luba of Frick Park LBC |
As Yogi Berra aptly uttered many a year ago, 'its like Deja Vu all over again!' This years representatives, those carrying the torch for the Northeast as they compete against the other division in the USLBA, were solidified on August 21-22 with the singles playdowns at Skytop LBC. Much the same as last year Michele Arculli of Essex County LBC (NJ) came out on top on the women's side after a playoff win over Helen Fickley of Frick Park LBC(Pittsburgh). On the men's side Dan Berg of Williamsburg LBC (Va.) went undefeated to claim the right to represent us again. They will compete in San Diego in October. They will join the doubles representatives Eileen Luba and Rusty Hein of Frick Park and Tom Rabolli and Gene Oka of New York LBC (Central Park).
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Above Michele Arculli of Essex County LBC.
Left: Tom Rabolli leaps onto his lead Gene Oka at the pairs playdowns in Essex! |
See who they will play here! http://www.uslba.org/nationals.php
Team Captain Colin Smith receives the trophy from the SE's George Tucker
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East Coast Challenge again has Northeast holding the cup
The Northeast ECC team put in a solid performance against the Southeast team in a 2 day match of Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours.
On day 1 - the score was very close with the NE leading 19-17. Pairs score was NE 8 - SE 10 and in Triples it was NE 11 - SE 7. The NE managed to win all 3 triples games in round 3. Day 2 - The NE managed to win 5 of 6 matches in round 1 but the SE came back in Round 2 winning 4 of 6. Round 3 was even with both teams winning 3 of the final 6 matches. Fours score was NE 12 - SE 6 with the team of Maurice Lafond, Ron Stubing, Jerry Demello and MicheleArculli / Robin Goldman won all 3 matches. In Singles it was NE 8 - SE 10 with Dan Berg winning all of his 3 matches. Congratulations to the NE winning team of Michele Arculli, Dan Berg, Susan Berg, Maurice Lafond, Jerry Demello, Ron Stubing, Patrick Duffy, Ed Last, Wick Hall, Rusty Hein, Eileen Luba, Robin Goldman, Duncan Farrell, Gene Oka and Colin Smith. |
2012 Tournament results
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Australian Pairs at the Drevitch nets another victory for a couple Rhode IslandersThe Drevitch Pairs was won this year by Maurtice LaFond and Jerry Demello with an unbeaten record of 5-0. Pittsburgh hosted 8 teams at the 2012 Drevitch pairs on September 22-23, 2012 in a new and exciting format of Australian Pairs. This format gives both team members the oportunity to both lead and skip in the same game.
Second place went to the team of Wick Hall and Art Anderson with a 3-1-1 record. Third place was Debbie and Colin Smith with a record of 2-2-1. Four teams finished at 2-3 tied for 4th place. Thanks to everyone at the Pittsburgh club for their hospitality and keeping the rain away so we could bowl. |
New era of Arculli is upon us and other Northeast Open results
Triples: Ed Last, Alan Winson and Les Winter(NYLBC) were the only team to go undefeated with a 5-0 record. Finishing second after a playoff was Maurice LaFond, Ron Stubing and Jerry Demello (Brooklyn/NYLBC) with a record of 4-1. Also finishing with a record of 4-1 was Wick Hall, Richard Lockyer and Dick Kattan (Frick Park LBC). Congratulations to our winners and thanks to Chris Braun and the New York club for hosting the event.
Doubles: Michele Arculli and Loraine Urquhart finished undefeated in the Northeast Open Pairs at Essex County LBC. Ten teams turned out for the 2012 NE open second event. Second place went to Patrick Duffy & Bob Patterson ( 4-1 ) with a playoff win over Janice Bell and Jon Johnson from Seattle. (Skip Arculli substituted in the playoff for Jon Johnson.)
Singles: Michele Arculli went 6-0 in winning the Northeast Open Singles at Essex County LBC. This capped 4 days of bowling without a loss for Michelle. Bob Patterson (5-1) beat Wick Hall (5-1) in a playoff for 2nd place in the eleven player field. Skip Arculli was undefeated at 5-0 but had to withdraw from the competition with a back problem.
Doubles: Michele Arculli and Loraine Urquhart finished undefeated in the Northeast Open Pairs at Essex County LBC. Ten teams turned out for the 2012 NE open second event. Second place went to Patrick Duffy & Bob Patterson ( 4-1 ) with a playoff win over Janice Bell and Jon Johnson from Seattle. (Skip Arculli substituted in the playoff for Jon Johnson.)
Singles: Michele Arculli went 6-0 in winning the Northeast Open Singles at Essex County LBC. This capped 4 days of bowling without a loss for Michelle. Bob Patterson (5-1) beat Wick Hall (5-1) in a playoff for 2nd place in the eleven player field. Skip Arculli was undefeated at 5-0 but had to withdraw from the competition with a back problem.
Motta Pairs won by a couple of Brooklyn LBC bowlers from Rhode Island.
The Paul Motta Pairs was held in Buck Hill Falls on August 4-5. 12 teams turned out and played an exciting tournament where there were no undefeated teams. We were also fortunate to dodge the stormy weather to complete a the event with minimal delays.
Maurice Lafond and Jerry Demello were victorious defeating Ron Stubing and Ed Last in a playoff after both teams finished the 5 card draw at 4-1.
5 teams finished regulation with a record of 3-2 and after a short game playoff series Brian Drozd and Duncan Farrell survived a playoff to finish in 3rd place. Also in the playoff were Ryan Hafstu and Joe kelly, Bill and Annette Borowitz, Bud and Helen Fickley, Patrick Duffy and Don Quillen.
We would like to thank the Buck Hill Falls club for their great hospitality over the whole weekend.
Congratulations to Maurice and Jerry.
Maurice Lafond and Jerry Demello were victorious defeating Ron Stubing and Ed Last in a playoff after both teams finished the 5 card draw at 4-1.
5 teams finished regulation with a record of 3-2 and after a short game playoff series Brian Drozd and Duncan Farrell survived a playoff to finish in 3rd place. Also in the playoff were Ryan Hafstu and Joe kelly, Bill and Annette Borowitz, Bud and Helen Fickley, Patrick Duffy and Don Quillen.
We would like to thank the Buck Hill Falls club for their great hospitality over the whole weekend.
Congratulations to Maurice and Jerry.
Burl Roller, Duncan Farrell and Barb Roller win at Skytop
Nine teams comprised the field for the Hall of Fame triples at Skytop on June 23-24, 2012 with teams from Pittsburgh, Skytop, New York and Brooklyn.
Three team finished the 5 card draw with 4 wins and competed in an elimination playoff.
1st Burl Roller, Duncan Farrell, Barb Roller
2nd Wick Hall, Dick Kattan, Richard Lokyer
3rd Robin Goldman, Bill Borowitz, Annette Borowitz
Congratulations to our winners and thanks to the Skytop club for their hospitality and all who played. Special thanks to Ed Malstrom from Skytop who won the 50/50 draw and donated his winnings to the Championship fund.
Three team finished the 5 card draw with 4 wins and competed in an elimination playoff.
1st Burl Roller, Duncan Farrell, Barb Roller
2nd Wick Hall, Dick Kattan, Richard Lokyer
3rd Robin Goldman, Bill Borowitz, Annette Borowitz
Congratulations to our winners and thanks to the Skytop club for their hospitality and all who played. Special thanks to Ed Malstrom from Skytop who won the 50/50 draw and donated his winnings to the Championship fund.
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The first annual Ron Buck Singles was held at Ron Buck's home club of DuPont Country Club LBC on May 19-20, 2012. 22 players turned out to honor a former bowler and good friend. This event replaced the Classic singles on the Northeast schedule. Betty-Lou Buck was on hand to present the plaque to Duncan Farrell following a 15-9 playoff win against Dick Sayer. Both players finished the 6 card draw undefeated. Duncan Farrell was the 2011 Classic singles winner and won that title 6 times since 1994. See more on the event and video of the finals here!
1st - Duncan Farrell - 6 wins 2nd - Dick Sayer - 6 wins 3rd - Patrick Duffy - 5 wins 4th - 7 players with 4 wins. |
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Miller Pairs, Williamsburg LBC
1st Place - Dan Berg & Ed Reynolds - 5 wins
2nd Place - Ed Last & Colin Smith - 4 wins 3rd Place - Jim Halter & Joan Miller - 3 wins & 1 tie. The Miller Pairs was held at Williamsburg LBC on May 5-6, 2012 and was attended by visiting teams from Pittsburgh, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey with 6 local teams. Due to the rain the green could not be cut but it bowled very well and produced some exciting matches |