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 |
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2011 Tournament results
Paul Motta Pairs
5/14/11 Winner - Duncan Farrell & Brian Drozd 3 wins 1 Tie 2nd - Burl & Barbara Roller - 2 Wins 1 Tie 3rd - Colin & Debbie Smith - 2 Wins 4th - Ed Last & Michele Arculli - 2 Wins June 4-6 US Pairs Playdowns for the United States Championships at Williamsburg Inn L.B.C., Williamsburg, VA Men: 1st Tom Raboli & Eugene Oka Women: Eileen Luba & Rusty Hein NED Singles at DuPont CC on June 25-26, 2011. Champion: Duncan Farrell July 9-11 Singles Playdowns for the United States Championships Williamsburg Inn LBC, Williamsburg, VA Men 1.Dan Berg Women 1.Michele Arculli NED Open Skytop, Pennsylvania Triples - 10 teams entered 1st - Maurice LaFond - Jerry Demello - Skytop Substitutes 2nd - Burl Roller - Barbara Roller - Brian Drozd 3rd - Patrick Duffy - Bob Patterson - Joanne Duffy Pairs - 14 teams entered 1st - Colin Smith - Michele Arculli 2nd - Burl Roller - Barbara Roller 3rd - Patrick Duffy - Bob Patterson 4th - Tie : Maurice LaFond - Jerry Demello / Eileen Luba - Rusty Hein Singles - 18 entries 1st - Colin Smith 2nd - Bob Patterson 3rd - Ed Last 4th - Duncan Farrell Hall of Fame triples 1st Tom Raboli - Jonathan Kingman - Gene Oka 2nd Bill Borowitz - Annette Borowitz - Emily Gold 3rd Colin Edgar - Brian Flynn - Ron Forenza 4th Ed Last - Alan Winson - Les Winter Miller Pairs: 7 teams entered 1st Eileen Luba & Rusty Hein 2nd Maurice Lafond & Jerry Demello 3rd Wick Hall & Art Anderson and Lois Saladin & Pat Goetz September 12, 2011 Drevitch Pairs: 1st Patrick Duffy & Bob Patterson 2nd Duncan Farrell & Brian Drozd 3rd Skip Arculli & Michele Arculli 4th Bill & Annette Borowitz (This was the 3rd year in a row that Patrick has won this event and with different partners.) |
Tradition of Champions
This list is not complete, it is the best we have to date, but we know of other winners prior to 1970 that we need to research further to find)
National Champions
Doubles: 2007 Bob and Dick Sayer 2003 Eileen Luba and Lois Saladin 1996 Bob and Dick Sayer 1990 Isabelle Forbes and Ceil Brown 1985 Edith Miller and Frida Mixon 1983 Jim Candelet and Skip Arculli 1973 John Milne and Al Cline 1968 Jim Candelet and Robert Smart(Smarty) 1961 Albert Presutti and George Dunn 1959 Jim Candelet and Robert Smart(Smarty) Singles: 1995 Skip Arculi 1984 Jim Graham 1982 Mary Scott 1981 Skip Arculli 1980 Jim Candelet 1979 Marie Gorman 1978 Skip Arculli 1971 Jim Candelet 1968 George Dunn 1966 Jim Candelet 1961 Jim Candelet US Open Champs Rinks and trebles: 1990 Toni Mercer Geanne Loveless Doreen Collins Dorothy Henry 1986 Isabella Forbes Jean Decker Jo Gilbert 1986 S. Arculli F. Souza G. Ralston NE 1984 A. Dakers S. Drevitch A. Kerr Can 1980 Isabella Forbes Angie Siek Jo Gilbert 1979 G. Jarvis J. Candelet B. Miller SE 1978 S. Arculli B. Farrell D. Nelken NE 1976 J. Candelet A. Dakers J. Druant NE 1975 J. Candelet H. L. Esch F. Souza 1974 Isabella Forbes Jo Gilbert Marie Clausen 1971 J. Candelet B. Miller J. Cordes CE Doubles: 1988 Isabella Forbes Jo Gilbert NE, SE 1983 Skip Arculli with Frank Souza(PIMD) 1986 Alec Dakers and Al Cline 1982 Mary Scott Ceil Brown 1981Pat Boehm Isabella Forbes NW, NE 1980 Pat Boehm Isabella Forbes NW, NE 1978 Frida Mixson Marion Bush 1978 Bobby Lindsey and Duncan Farrel 1970 Jim Candelet and Dave Dakers Singles : 2004 Patrick Duffy 1984 Toni Mercer 1981 Skip Arculli 1978 George Ralston 19?? Pete Campbell |
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Classic Singles Winners 1992 - George Ralston Jr 1993 - Bob Urquhart 1994 - Duncan Farrell 1995 - Jack Lucey 1996 - Duncan Farrell 1997 - Duncan Farrell 1998 - Duncan Farrell 1999 - Ron Buck 2000 - Dan Berg 2001 - Tom McLaughlin 2002 - Ken Roberts 2003 - Duncan Farrell 2004 - Dan Berg 2005 - Jack Lucey 2006 - Patrick Duffy 2007 - Eileen Luba 2008 - Bill Farrell 2009 - Bud Fickley 2010 - Ed Last 2011 - Duncan Farrell DIVISION OPEN MENS PAIRS Winners 1991 - Skip Arculli & George Ralston Sr 1992 - Skip Arculli & Duncan Farrell 1993 - Dick Sayer & Bob Urquhart 1994 - Dick Sayer & Bob Urquhart 1995 - Lionel Thom & Robin Goldman 1996 - Ron Buck & Jack Montigney 1997 - Pete Stojek & Ed Kenney 1998 - Colin Smith & Carl Fewster 1999 - Maurice Lafond & Victor Ford 2000 - Jack Lucey & Sam Drevitch 2001 - Bob Urquhart & Norman Owens 2002 - Len Hitchcock & Burl Roller 2003 - Ron Buck & Al Pellicio 2004 - Jack Lucey & Burl Roller 2005 - Joe Gioco & Ron Stubing 2006 - Maurice Lafond & Bob Patterson 2007 - Maurice Lafond & Bob Patterson 2008 - Patrick Duffy & Burl Roller 2009 - Patrick Duffy & Jack Lucey DIVISION OPEN WOMENS SINGLES Winner 2002 - Linda McDougall 2003 - Linda McDougall 2004 - Jackie Tucker 2005 - Linda McDougall 2006 - Joanne Proper 2007 - Eileen Luba 2008 - Eileen Luba 2009 - Michele Arculli 2010 - michele Arculli NE DIVISION OPEN SINGLES Winner ( mixed ) 2011 - Colin Smith MILLER PAIRS Winners 2005 - Colin Smith & Loraine Urquhart 2006 - Maurice Lafond & Greta Lafond 2007 - Eileen Luba & Rusty Hein 2008 - Patrick Duffy & Tom McLaughlin 2009 - Burl Roller & Bob Patterson 2010 - Abe Kaplan & Earl Shaner 2011 - Eileen Luba & Rusty Hein PAUL MOTTA PAIRS Winners 2001 - Ed Kenney & Vito Bart 2002 - Duncan Farrell & Fred Howarth 2003 - Jim Murphy & Andrea Murphy 2004 - Jack Lucey & Patrick Duffy 2005 - Maurice Lafond & Paul Bucklin 2006 - Joe Gioco & Jack lucey 2007 - Patrick Duffy & Tom McLaughlin 2009 - Bob Hunt & l.Veden 2010 - Jack Lucey & Brian Drozd 2011 - Duncan Farrell & Brian Drozd U.S. WOMENS SINGLES PLAYDOWNS Winners 2002 - Linda McDougall 2003 - Sonny Bucklin 2004 - Linda McDougall 2005 - Dana Lum 2006 - Rusty Hein 2007 - Edith Edwards 2008 - Michele Arculli 2009 - Michele Arculli 2010 - Joan Miller 2011 - Michele Arculli 2012 - Michele Arculli |
Dakers Triples Winners 1991 - Fred Howarth, J Silver, Other 1992 - Ward Francis, larry Messier, Victor Ford 1993 - Jack Lucey, Paul Motta, Paul Bucklin 1994 - George Ralston Sr, Colin Smith, Tom McLaughlin 1995 - Duncan Farrell, Sam Drevitch, Tom McLaughlin 1996 - Skip Arculli, Colin Smith, Gene Cadore 1997 - Paul Bucklin, Maurice Lafond, Al Letourneau 1998 - Ron Buck, George Schick, Bob Urquhart 1999 - Sam Drevitch, Colin Smith, Ron Melchin 2000 - Maurice Lafond, Paul Bucklin, Al Letourneau 2001 - Joe Gioco, Charles Crawford, Laralu Smith 2002 - Jack Lucey, Patrick Duffy, Dana Lum 2003 - Jim Murphy, Jean Lithgow, Andrea Murphy 2004 - Bob Urquhart, Colin Smith, Loraine Urquhart 2005 - Don Kingman, Tom Raboli, Gene Oka DIVISION OPEN WOMENS PAIRS Winners 2002 - Loraine Hitchcock & Dana Lum 2003 - Lois Saladin & Eileen Luba 2004 - Jackie Tucker & Annette Schanns 2005 - Lois Saladin & Eileen Luba 2006 - Lois Saladin & Eileen Luba 2007 - Lois Saladin & Eileen Luba 2008 - Eileen Luba & Lois Saladin 2009 - Andrea Murphy & Michele Arculli NE DIVISION OPEN PAIRS Winners ( mixed ) 2010 - Patrick Duffy & Jack Lucey2011 - Colin Smith & Michele Arcull DIVISION OPEN MENS TRIPLES Winners 1990 - Skip Arculli, George Ralston Sr, George Ralston Jr 1991 - Sam Drevitch, Dave Robertson, Al Latourneau 1992 - Bill Miller, Pat Campbell, Pat Fino 1993 - Joe Gioco, Gene Cadore, Tom McLaughlin 1994 - Bill Miller, Fred Howarth, Al Letourneau 1995 - Duncan Farrell, Bob Sayer, Tom McLaughlin 1996 - Duncan Farrell, Bob Sayer, Sam Drevitch 1997 - Skip Arculli, Paul Bucklin, Tom McLaughlin 1998 - Bob Sayer, Dave Jongas, Carl Fewster 1999 - Jack Lucey, Sam Drevitch, Tom McLaughlin 2000 - Maurice Lafond, Dave Jongas, Victor Ford 2001 - Ron Buck, Colin Smith, Al Pelliccio 2002 - Ron Buck, Colin Smith, Al Pelliccio 2003 - Len Hitchcock, George Tucker, Jack Edwards 2004 - Maurice Lafond, Paul Bucklin, J. Abbattio 2005 - Don Kingman, Tom Rabolli, Gene Oka 2006 - Maurice Lafond, Ed Kenney, Ken Birch 2007 - Patrick Duffy, Burl Roller, Jack Lucey 2008 - Dick Sayer, Bob Sayer, Josh Sayer DIVISION OPEN WOMENS TRIPLES Winners 2002 - Barbara Roller, Loraine Hitchcock, Dana Lum 2003 - Annette Schanns, Loraine Urquhart, Jackie Tucker 2004 - Helen Fickley, Margo Pelliccio, M Beach 2005 - Eileen Luba, Lois Saladin, Pat Goetz 2006 - Eileen Luba, Lois Saladin, Pat Goetz 2007 - Helen Fickley, Loraine Urquhart, Michele Arculli 2008 - Eileen Luba, Rusty Hein, Pat Goetz NE DIVISION OPEN TRIPLES Winners (mixed) 2009 - Eileen Luba, Lois Saladin, C Saladin 2010 - Dick Sayer, Anka Bakker, S Hein/B Patterson 2011 - Maurice Lafond, Jerry Demello, Skytop Sub |