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When Credibility Matters

When Credibility Matters

When Credibility Matters

When Credibility Matters

Like a fine, reliable old watch, correct timing is everything for steady Joe VanDerLinden. After his usual slow start to his three-league bowling season…

In the Pocket: DiCarlo is still rolling at 98 | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Shares0 Helen DiCarlo will celebrate her 98th birthday on Friday. She fondly remembers a different era in her favorite sport, but despite the many changes in the game over her last seven decades as a participant, she enjoys every minute of her weekly trip to the lanes. DiCarlo and her daughter-in-law, Patricia, currently roll in the Thursday Morning Senior Mixed league, a spring/summer program at Sportsman’s Bowl. Ever...

In the Pocket: Guidarelli plays a sweet tune on the lanes | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Shares0 Mike Guidarelli has played some terrific tunes both on and off the lanes for almost half a century. Despite his age, the 66-year-old part-owner of Sportsman’s Bowl remains one of the Capital Region’s top bowlers, and he’s just as sharp as a businessman and a musician. Remarkably, Guidarelli still has that magic touch knocking down pins, even though he’s old-school with just one strike ball. Yo...

In the Pocket: LeClair is ready to hit the road again | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Shares0 Arguably the most successful bowler in Capital Region history, smooth-rolling Brian LeClair is embarking on the longest road trip of his career in pursuit of more victories and, hopefully, another major honor. LeClair, a 56-year-old Delmar resident with an extraordinary resume of both amateur and pro accolades, runs two Revolutions Pro Shops in this area — one at Del Lanes during the day and one in the ...

In the Pocket: Criscuolo is on fast track to success | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Shares0 Although 41-year-old Gabe Criscuolo Jr. only became serious about the sport of bowling roughly seven years ago, his desire to excel put him on a fast track to success. Don’t be surprised if he pops up in a bowling center near you. This guy loves to roll the rock. Now living in Schenectady, Criscuolo, and his wife Elizabeth, the Senior Pastor at Nazarene Church, are both originally from Connecticut. They ...

In the Pocket: Donato enjoys fun, but takes his bowling role seriously | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Photo Provided From left to right are Tommy Donato, his late father Tom and his brother Joel. The 18th annual Donato Scratch Singles Tournament is dedicated to the Donato family, one of the most successful bowling families in Capital Region history. Shares0 Fun-loving Tommy Donato relishes his role as family comedian, but his bowling resume and contributions to the sport are no joke. These days, ...