Bob Weiner
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Schenectady, NY, United States
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Mohonasen girls' bowling secure second straight trip to state championships
SCHENECTADY — Mohonasen’s excellent mix of experience and youthful enthusiasm helped the Mighty Warriors secure their second consecutive trip to the large school state championship. Freshman Kianna Macapinlac put together a 1,210 six-game total, including a 662 triple in the afternoon session, and → Read More
In the Pocket: Jessica Aiezza takes on new bowling role as co-coach at Shenendehowa
IN THE POCKET - One of the Capital Region’s all-time greatest bowlers is rolling into uncharted territory. There is no doubt that Jessica Aiezza knows how to knock down pins with authority under many challenging conditions at even the highest levels of the game. But now, the 42-year-old Mechanic → Read More
Union men's lacrosse trounces Western New England 21-11, reaches NCAA Div. III quarterfinals – The
SCHENECTADY — Union College’s quick-strike, multiple-pronged offense showed no signs of slowing down despite an hour and a half lightning delay during the third round of the NCAA Division III Lacrosse Championship Sunday at Frank Bailey Field. After numerous lightning flashes and a quick storm se → Read More
School bowling: Surprising Saratoga Springs wins Section II Class A title against loaded field – The
Comfortable, relaxed and devoid of high expectations, the surprising Saratoga Springs boys’ bowling team knocked down at least 1,020 pins in five of their six games to capture the Section II Class A championship Monday at Boulevard Bowl.The consistent Blue Streaks recorded a pinfall of 6,214 to hold → Read More
Perry Lanes, last bowling alley in Johnstown, closing
Perry Lanes, the last bowling center in Johnstown and one of only three remaining in Fulton County, has closed its doors just as the 2021-2022 season was about to open. Manager Chris Rider… → Read More
Schenectady coach Daffner remembered for ‘devotion and dedication to her students’
Longtime Schenectady City School District coach and physical education teacher Karen Daffner was ecstatic when her girls’ bowling team won the Section II Class A championship last season at Boulevard… → Read More
Weiner: Classic win for a senior rookie; Niskayuna, Siena grad
Tom Salmon is enjoying his second chance to be a rookie again on the links. The Niskayuna High School and Siena College graduate just turned 50 this season, and now he’s eligible for many of the… → Read More
Weiner: Speenburgh is one of bowling's good guys
Bob Weiner's weekly look at the area bowling scene → Read More
Weiner: LeClair has tools to become star
Connor LeClair, son of Brian LeClair, wins Scratch Challenge → Read More
Bowling: Parker shakes off wrist pain to excel
Bob Weiner's weekly bowling column. → Read More
Gregory returning to form after battling arthritis
Scott Gregory rolled his sixth career perfect game and ninth 800 triple this past Monday in the Reis Group Kim Brown Memorial City League at Towne Bowling Academy. They were notable personal milestones in his favorite sport, but his exploits were more meaningful for a different reason. Three years ago, the Mohonasen High School graduate struggled to get out of bed and walk more than a few feet.… → Read More
Weiner: Confident Kuhlkin ready for next challenges
Bob Weiner's weekly look at the area's bowling scene. → Read More
An Empire falls: Washington upsets Albany
Last-place Valor knock first-year Empire out of playoffs → Read More
With a hole-in-one comes a car
A hole-in-one is not only a relatively rare achievement, but it is often the greatest memory in an average golfer’s career. But be careful what you wish for. You just might make that incredible shot, and there could be consequences you weren’t expecting. Mike Podgorski has a story to tell about his recent ace. Although it was indeed a thrill of a lifetime, it almost came with a price. Podgorski,… → Read More
Golf: Tee up at this course at your own risk
The warning sign at this sensational public course makes it abundantly clear that you better have game to play there. It reads simply: “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.” That’s one of the reasons why competing in the 41st annual Lennox New York State Open is both a privilege and a monumental challenge for the top pros and… → Read More
Bowling: Rotterdam's Kuhlkin wins U.S. Open
ORLANDO, Fla. — Liz Kuhlkin continues to make bowling history at the tender age of 24, and now she gets to wear a green jacket, just like the Masters champion in golf. The Rotterdam native and Schalmont High School graduate, who holds the national record for highest three-game series by a woman (890), as well as the top triple by anyone in the long history of the Schenectady Bowling Association,… → Read More
The last bowling alley in Albany closes
ALBANY -- Longtime manager Mike Lucey didn’t want to dwell on it as the dreaded day was getting closer. But the Playdium Bowling Center closed its doors for the final time, leaving the city of Albany -- which played an important role in the development of pro bowling -- without an alley. Soon, the familiar site at 363 Ontario St. will be torn down to make room for an apartment complex. For… → Read More
Hugo McGroty remains a treasure on area bowling scene
There is little doubt that he is one of the greatest bowlers in Schenectady-area history → Read More
Bowling: Scott Rogers knows the key to the game is fun
Ever since he rolled his first perfect game at age 14, Scott Rogers knew the secret to posting high scores. “It was extremely rare to throw a 300 game back then, especially at the old Thorn’s Recreation Bowl in Menands,” Rogers recalled. “The key for me is if I’m not having fun, I’m not going to bowl well. Anyone who knows me understands that I like to talk a lot while I’m bowling. I like to… → Read More
Mohon girls win sectional bowling title
SCHENECTADY — The Mohonasen girls’ bowling team heard the cheers from the South Colonie fans a few lanes to their left, and the Mighty Warriors knew the perennial champion Garnet Raiders were making a run. But despite struggling in the first two games of the afternoon block, youthful Mohonasen regrouped physically and mentally to pull away for the Section II Class A bowling championship Thursday… → Read More