PBA Communications

Howell, N.J. – George Pappas of Charlotte, N.C., defeated Richard Bucey of Forest Hill, Md., 224-220, to win the Professional Bowlers Association East Region Howell Lanes Senior Open at Howell Lanes Sunday.

The win was PBA Hall of Famer’s 23rd regional title and his first since 2009. Pappas, at age 64, has now won PBA titles in five decades. The victory was worth $1,500. Bucey earned $925 as the runner-up.

Pappas defeated defending champion and fellow PBA Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia of Jackson, N.J., 223-193, and Bucey defeated Mike Tryniski of Fulton, N.Y., 213-179, in the semifinal round.

Petraglia and Tryniski each earned $750 as semifinal round losers.

PBA HOWELL LANES SENIOR OPEN
Howell Lanes, Howell, N.J., Sunday

Championship
George Pappas, Charlotte, N.C. ($1,500) def. Richard Bucey, Forest Hill, Md., ($925), 224-220.

Semifinal Round
(losers earned $750)
Pappas def. John Petraglia, Jackson, N.J., 223-193.
Bucey def. Mike Tryniski, Fulton, N.Y., 213-179.

Round of 8
(best of three games, losers eliminated and earned $650 each)
Pappas def. Bob Kavanaugh, Clifton Park, N.Y., 2-0.
Bucey def. Andy Smith, Colonie, N.Y., 2-1.
Petraglia def. Darryl Bower, Middletown, Pa., 2-0.
Tryniski def. Marty Berke, Allentown, Pa., 2-1.

Round of 16
(best of five games, losers eliminated and earned $500 each)
Pappas def. Tommy Brodowski, New Hyde Park, N.Y., 3-1.
Bucey def. Gary Shultis, Levittown, N.Y., 3-1.
Petraglia def. Mark Glover, Woodbridge, Va., 3-2.
Tryniski def. Kevin Quinn, Bordentown, N.J., 3-1.
Kavanaugh def. Gary Bondarchuk, Langhorne, Pa., 3-1.
Smith def. Sam Maccarone, Sewell, N.J., 3-2.
Bower def. Ross McDonald, Clarksville, Md., 3-1.
Berke def. Vince Mazzanti, Levittown, Pa., 3-2.