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: Criscuolo is on fast track to success | The Daily Gazette
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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 only dabbled in tenpins until fairly recently. Yet both of them have become passionate about the game and the many friends they meet at the lanes.
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In the Pocket: Donato enjoys fun, but takes his bowling role seriously | The Daily Gazette
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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.
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Fun-loving Tommy Donato relishes his role as family comedian, but his bowling resume and contributions to the sport are no joke.
These days, besides keeping his family and friends entertained, Donato is known more for helping run several area tournaments, including the recent Scratch Doubles at Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls, the upcoming Over/Under Doubles tournament at Towne Bowling Academy, and the 18th annual Donato Scratch Singles, generally regarded as the Capital Region’s most lucrative and prestigious event with a top prize of $3,200.