Local bowling heroes shine in 1960s to 1980s New Castle scene
The New Castle region dominated the 1960s top bowler lists with Ellwood City and Park Lanes stars later rising in the 1970s. Notables include Dick Peffer, Vince Fiacco, Eugene Crawford, and John DeThomas, with scores and averages cited from 1970s to 1980s leagues. Upcoming events and top averages across multiple divisions are listed, highlighting community bowling activity and youth and senior programs.
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Owlers
New Castle
Ellwoodie
Park Lanes
Dick Peffer
Ilwood
Ohio
Vince Fiacco
Association
Cco
Fiacco
eEugene
Crete
Crawford
Peffer
John DeThomas
Ellwood City
DeThomas
Park ‘Lanes
ePhil Tammarro Jr
Frank Ryhal
Clair Newton
eJim Puryear
Fonso Angelucci
Arthur Newell
Aliquippa
Parkstown Lanes
Dave May
John Marco
Ed Cable
Chris Demos
Norm Mohr
Sam Russo
John Steilner
Bill Cotherman
Dick Young
Joe Carinci
Joe DeFelice
Shelly Seviere
Vince Galano
John Haine
Pat Padovano
Yaba City
Colonial Lanes
eMarch
YABA
Shenango Lanes
Enis Leaves Penn State For Pro Career
Curtis Enis, the All-America running back, announced he will turn professional after being suspended by Penn State coach Joe Paterno for accepting improper benefits. He apologized to family, teammates, coaches, and fans and said he did not intend to harm Penn State while recognizing the influence of supporters on his career.
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Harrisburg
Curtis Enis
Penn State
Enis
Joe Paterno
Penn State University
Enis to turn pro after 1997 season amid NCAA suit scandal
Curtis Enis announced he will skip his senior year at Penn State and enter the 1998 NFL draft. He had 1,363 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns but violated NCAA rules by taking a suit from agent Jeff Nalley and lied to coach Joe Paterno. A state senator urged Nalley’s prosecution, accusing unethical agents of creating consequences for players and schools.
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Penn State
Enis
Jeff Nalley
Paterno
Florida
Curtis
Jeff Nelson
NFL
Pennsylvania
Nalley
Robert Jubelirer
Jubelirer
Senate
Mike Fisher
Cumberland County
Skip Ebert
Chad Plummer
Boise
Idaho
Plummer
Cincinnati
Utah State
Bearcats
Big plays lift Colorado State past Missouri in Holiday Bowl
Colorado State, ranked 18th, defeated Missouri 35-24 at the Holiday Bowl led by Darran Hall with an 85-yard punt return and a 14-yard reverse. Moses Moreno threw 206 yards with two TDs and was named co MVP with Hall. Missouri QB Corby Jones rushed for 132 yards but threw one interception. Cincinnati beat Utah State 35-19 in the Humanitarian Bowl and Georgia Tech topped West Virginia 35-30 in the Carquest Bowl.
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SAN Diego
Colorado State Rams
Darran Hall
Marcus Allen
Terrell Davis
Colorado State
Missouri
Hall
Rams
Moses Moreno
Kula Vista
Corey McCoy Vand
Dallas Davis
Michigan
Cincinnati
Utah State
Shad Criss
BYU
Steve Young
Ryan Eslinger
Corby Jones
Erik Olson
Moreno
Steelers ride Stewart to playoff glory and debate Slash return
Steve Treu argues Kordell Stewart has driven the Steelers to an 11-5 record, an AFC Central title and a wild ride into the playoffs, urging a return of Slash the running back quarterback while cautioning against overreliance on his passing.
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Stewart
Steelers
New England
Denver
Baltimore
NFL
Bill Cowher
Pittsburgh
Marino
Elway
Joe Montana
Terry Bradshaw
Joe Namath
Kordell
Slash
Three Rivers Stadium
Mike Tomczak
Patriots
Tomczak
Bettis
Steve Treu
the News
Francis hats trick fuels Penguins 5-1 win over Islanders
Pittsburgh star Ron Francis scored all three goals in rebounds, earning his first hat trick in over two years as the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-1. Jagr teased him with a nickname, and coach Kevin Constantine praised Francis's net presence while a thigh injury sidelined Tom Barrasso.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins
Ron Francis
Dennis
Jaromir Jagr
New York Islanders
Dennis Rodman
Francis
Rodman
Chicago Bulls
Kevin Constantine
Montreal
Constantine
Ronnie
Penguins
Tom Barrasso
Colorado
NHL
John D’amico
Ken Wregger
Peter Skudra
Skudra
Tommy Salo
Jagr
Bryan Berard
Robert Lang
Salo
Eric Fichaud
Bryan McCabe
Tyler Wright
Freshman Pitt Noseguard Looks Ahead to Big Memphian Showdown
Jeff McCurley, a 1997 Mohawk Area High graduate and Pitt freshman noseguard, writes from Memphis about team bonding, a six-player dance night at Graceland, a brief practice without shoulder pads, and plans to win the upcoming game. He notes the hotel stay, a rodeo show with both teams, bed checks, and family arrival for game day.
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Graceland
Memphis Convention Center
Jeff McCurley
Mohawk Area High
University of Pittsburgh
Memphis
Liberty Owl
Lady Scots Edge Corney In St Joseph Tourney Final
Union Aces lead 17 15 at half and 29 22 after three quarters then hold on as Alicia Lombardo and Katie Dudas pull down 10 rebounds each and Smith adds four assists. Union shoots 31 percent and faces St Joseph for the title at 6 p.m. after a 63 21 win over Cheswick Christian.
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St. Joseph
Lady Scots
Corney
Union
Max Heinl
Alicia Lombardo
Katie Dudas
Smith
Cheswick Christian
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NEW Castle News
Chester Kwiat
Ed Stodolsky
Junior Pionati
Joe Vanassa
Joseph Dadejko Jr
Pat Tanner
Rick Schubert
Glenn Karsnak
Jerry Downing
David Badger
Ron Kramer
Alfonso Angelucci
Richard Salley
Lawrence County
Denny Essinger
Kathy Mastropietro
Jodi Drake
Georgann Hall
Lonnie Pittman
Diane Gagliano
Jan Tanner
Lucille Scarnati
Faye Bensinger
Helen Lawrence
Desi Murphy
Linda Mazzacco
Shaun Phillips
Jan Seamons
Renee Stasko
June McFate
Donna Gentile
Tricia Gebbia
Ellen Gardner
Kathy DeLorenzo
Joy Dennis
Eve Clingensmith
ABC
Joseph Dadejko Sr
Bob Natale
Guy Harding
John Strizzi
Carl Denglar
PD. Schuller
Mary Walters
Phoebe Flynn
Sam Tranquillo
Mary Ann Walzak
Fred Antonelli
Chuck Allen
Jo Lobato
Rob Comaduran
Shelly McCalla
Ryan McFate
Amber Gotterberg
Rebecca Beichner
Richard Treglia
Mike Defiore
Jessica Pachis
Jeff Campbell
Brian Smoot
Rick Eckley
Amanda Schuster
Shawna Kennedy
Mia Carbone
Amy Catron
Ashley Polding
Brian Shelar
Richard Flickner Jr
Chris Flowers
Sam Marcotullio
Terry Warren
William Biego
Rich Heichel
Jerry Jara
Steve Swagger
Jeff Maratico
Jerry Foreman
Richard Garrett
Tim May
Matt Buelow
Jeff Lubich
Richard Borison
Ross Zeigler
Ed Ca
John Kelly
Dave Harding
Raymond Arkwright
Ron Vanasco
Rich Latshaw
Lou DeNome
Drew Ross
Joe Dadejko Jr
Fonse Angelucci
Mark Prestopine
Dave Osborne
Robert McCormick
Emil Long Jr
John Frank
Ralph Morella
Des
Mike Jarjabka
Jeff McDonald
Vince Santangelo
Harry “Pete” Sheelar
Greg Pressel
Robert Mathews
Dale McCandless
Anthony Buzzelli
Its
Ted DePietro
Hi McEwen
Joe Conti
Larry DeSimone
Adam Brigham
Duke T
Rudy Marketich
Jack Mrozek
Carmen Laurenza
Phil Frasso Jr
Ed Ross
Dewayne Flak
Ron Esposito
Craig Mazur
William Coutt
Chuck Masters
Matthew Vrankovich
Gary Palmer
Lew Greenawalt
Scott Penwell
Jerry Altman
Wes Barton
Tracy Garner
Ellis Metzgar
Gordon McEwen
Tim Roe
Jeff Edginton
Bob Calvert
Jeff Pennington
Randy Clem
Steve Good
James Jarrett
Tom Magnome
Ted Houk
Lee Zeh
Dave Verdi
Jeff Thompson
Frank Gidaro
Randy Husconica
Joe “Butch” Sheelar
Bill Sniezek
Jim Shannon
Mark Palkovich
Charles Aigner Jr
Wally Heck
Dick Curry
Ee Big
Eslinger
Ricky Ross
Georgia Tech
Joe Hamilton
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Hamilton
Yellow Jackets
Miami
MVB
Jeff
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