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Bowling: 3 McAuliffes will make Saturday’s New Year Singles Classic finals a family affair

January 18, 2023 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

The McAuliffe Family posing on the lanes holding bowling balls

The McAuliffes — Tim Sr., Sean and Tim Jr. — are all set for the finals of Saturday’s New Year Singles Classic. (Staten Island Advance photo)

By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
silive.com | Click here for the full story

The Top 24 finals of Jim Elliott’s 47th New Year Singles Classic on Saturday at Rab’s Country Lanes will be a family affair for the McAuliffe clan.

Three McAuliffe family members, Tim Sr. and his sons, Tim Jr. and Sean, cracked the Top 24 list as two weekends of qualifying came to a close Sunday at Country.

Tim Jr.’s booming 836, rolled on the first weekend of qualifying, went unsurpassed, giving the 43-year-old righty the top seed. Tim Jr. won this event in 2014.

But both Sean, 35, and dad Tim Sr., 69, the former proprietor of the now defunct Victory Lanes, didn’t want Tim Jr. to have all the fun by himself and qualified 17th and 18th, respectively, checking in with series of 727 and 724.

“It’s so awesome,” said Tim Jr. about competing in the same final field with his father and younger brother. He said it’s the second time it has happened. “Sean called me with the good news (Sunday) night. I’m glad I have a first-round bye so I can avoid my dad until the later rounds. He’s money.”

Sean has been to the finals of this event numerous times, but has yet to win it all. He’s happy, however, to be competing with his dad and brother this time out.

“It’s an honor to represent our bowling family in any tournament,” said Sean. “I’ve bowled my brother Tim a bunch of times — which I have the better record, I might I add — but never my dad 1 on 1 in a tournament. They have both challenged me to always get better in any sport growing up and it will be all business if we do happen to bowl one another but emotions will be high before and after. It would be a dream to see one of them in the final match.”

Proud wife and mom Laurie McAuliffe, who works at Country, will be watching the event with great interest and some angst.

“I think she will be rooting for me. I’m her favorite,” said Tim Jr. with a laugh. “I think she has a Team McAuliffe shirt (from past events) so she will be pulling for all of us.”

Mike Galeotti (786) qualified in the second spot with a 786, while unprecedented six-time NYSC champ George Cretella (780) finished tied for third with Steve Soss, who won this event in 2020.

“George is like Tom Brady (with all those titles,” said Tim Jr. “And if I win this year I’ll be like Patrick Mahomes, chasing George’s record.”

In all, the top eight qualifiers receive first-round byes of the five-game, head-to-head match-play finals format.

Other powerhouses in the scratch finals are past champs Dan Dunleavy, Don Pendleton and Joe Lampariello and Joe Gentile, Joe LaBargo Jr. and Thomas Hollywood Jr.

BOWLER …………..NET SCORE

(* DENOTES SQUAD LEADERS)

  1. TIM McAULIFFE JR. 836*
  2. MIKE GALEOTTI 786*
  3. GEORGE CRETELLA 780*
  4. STEVE SOSS 780*
  5. NICK ABBATE JR. 779
  6. DANIEL COSTANTINO 766*
  7. DON PENDELTON 761*
  8. JOE GENTILE 760
  9. JOE LAMPARELLO 755*
  10. MIKE GIOVINAZZO 754
  11. THOMAS HOLLYWOOD JR. 745*
  12. DAN DUNLEAVY 741*
  13. CAMERON LAPLANT 740
  14. JEFFREY MARTIN 736
  15. KEN CEDEL 733*
  16. JOHN WINTERS SR. 728
  17. SEAN McAULIFFE 727*
  18. TIM McAULIFFE SR. 724*
  19. PAULA MEDURI 723
  20. KEVIN NG 723
  21. JOE LABARGO JR. 712*
  22. BILL SALVATORE 687*
  23. KEN RUSSO 679*
  24. ANDREW LINK III 676*

Note: all averages must be verified

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They all had a ball at Rab Wilkinson Foundation’s inaugural ‘Bowling and Live Music Event’ to support local veterans

August 3, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Dawn Paolillo dances with Korean War veteran Charles Navarino during the Bowling & Live Music Event to Support Local Veterans at Rab’s Country Lanes, Dongan Hills. (Courtesy/Frank Wilkinson)Staten Island Advance

By Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Rab Wilkinson Foundation-sponsored “Rock ‘n Bowl for Veterans” staged Sunday at Rab’s Country Lanes directly benefits members of the military through projects and programs.

The afternoon of live music, raffles and other fun activities saw five popular Staten Island bands rock the house and take center stage on the lanes, including DOC Holiday, Johnny Fish and the Fins, Radio Waves, American Cover Story, and Kismet.

“This unique event brings bowling and music together for a full day of fun to give back to those who gave so much to us.,” said Rab Wilkinson, foundation chair, and Rab’s proprietor, Frank Wilkinson. “The event honors all who have served, and of course, all of those who continue to serve. My father, Rab, served our country proudly through service in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 in Chalons Vatry, France. The inaugural event honored his service along with all of those from Staten Island who have sacrificed for our freedom.”

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Live Music: Dueling Pianos

March 10, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Join us for a fun night of Dueling Pianos Live Music in Rab’s High Roller’s Lounge

21+ | No cover

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College Signings: Maya Avilez is ready for the next level

July 2, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

New Dorp senior Maya Avilez is flanked by PBA Hall of Famer and former Staten Island resident Johnny Peraglia and New Jersey State Bowling Hall of Famer Leslie Bohn after signing a National Letter of Intent to attend North Carolina A&T. (Courtesy of New Dorp HS)

By Charlie De Biase Jr. | debiase@siadvance.com
Staten Island Advance | Click here for the full story

It’s July, which means the 2020-21 school year is finally in the rearview mirror.

And some local student-athletes are not only planning to play on the collegiate level beginning in the fall, but will be leaving for their new homes pretty soon.

In the meantime, the Advance/SILive.com will once again share the good news with our readers.

And to boot, College Signings 19 includes various sports. In fact, we’ve got four different sports in this edition, including one on the Division 1 level.

We also have a number of past commitments in recent months at the bottom, including the previous 18 College Signings.

Give another look at them as well, if you wish.

Maya Avilez signed a National Letter of Intent to attend North Carolina A&T on a full women’s bowling scholarship.

The 17-year-old Avilez picked up the game after hitting Rab’s Country Lanes with her grandfather (Dr. Robert Taglianetti, DDS) as a youngster and she’s compiled a pretty impressive resume that led to earning the scholarship to the Division 1 school from Greensboro, N.C.

In fact, she competed on New Dorp’s team for two seasons before missing her senior campaign because of the pandemic. However, she currently competes in two different leagues, including the Parker Bohn III/Johnny Petraglia Scholarship League on Friday nights at Howell (N.J.) Lanes and Rab’s Junior Classic on Saturday mornings. She owns averages of 208 and 214.13, respectively, in the leagues.

Avilez is also the owner of four career 300 games.

Her connection to N.C. A&T came through Leslie Bohn, her personal coach and the wife of Parker Bohn. Leslie Bohn is best friends with the Aggies’ bowling coach and USBC Hall of Famer Kim Terrell-Kearney and that relationship helped get the ball rolling for Avilez.

“(Terrell-Kearney and I) initially exchanged emails and did a Zoom chat and last February, I visited the school,’’ said Avilez. “It took me a few months to make a decision, but ultimately I loved the school when I made the visit and decided it was the best place for me.’’

The right-handed Avilez said Terrell-Kearney was impressed with her power game.

“She definitely likes the way I throw it hard,’’ said the Concord resident. “I have more revs than most girls and it gives me more versatility than other styles of bowling.

“I also think (Terrell-Kearney and her husband, Eric), who is an assistant coach, are the nicest people. I believe they can build my game and support me to become the best bowler I can be.’’

Avilez, who plans to study Secondary Education History, also received interest from Louisiana Tech.

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Easter Sunday: 🐰 Open at 4:00 PM

April 3, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

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Revised League Schedule, as of February 5, 2021

February 8, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Effective November 13, 2020, as per the Office of the NYS Governor, any State Liquor Authority-licensed establishment, including Bowling Alleys, will be required to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily through at least February 26, 2021.

This restriction continues to impact regular business of Rab’s Country Lanes in many different ways.  The below league schedule has been updated as of January 17, 2021.

  • Open Bowling will still be available 7 days a week.  For the latest availability, please visit the UP-COMING EVENTS Page of our website.  Online Reservations are suggested.
  • Cosmic Bowling will be available on some* Saturday Evenings at an earlier time, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • Our evening league bowling schedule has been adjusted.  In order to accommodate all leagues a temporary schedule has been implemented.  This includes some leagues bowling on alternating weeks.

League Schedule may change.  Please review your league standings for the latest details.

Any changes to the schedule due to weather will be updated here and our social media channels.

Times listed only if different than regularly scheduled time.

Sunday & Friday Evening Leagues – No Change

Monday February 8

  • Colonial Funeral Home Ladies
  • Holy Spirit Men’s League

Tuesday February 9

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #1
  • Rab’s Girls

Wednesday February 10

  • All Pro Electric of NY Men’s League

Thursday February 11

  • Thursday Night Mixed – Shift #1: 6:20 PM / Shift #2: 8:00 PM
  • Richmond County American Legion / McGuire Men’s League – WHOLE LEAGUE

Saturday February 13

  • Saturday Nite Out Once-a-Month

Monday February 15

  • Rab’s Scratch Draft League – 8:00 PM

Tuesday February 16

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #2
  • Mike Massaroli Memorial Triples League – 8:00 PM

Wednesday February 17

  • MisMates Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE

Thursday February 18

  • Thursday Night Mixed – WHOLE LEAGUE at 6:20 PM
  • Splitz Co-Ed Mixed League – 8:00 PM

Monday February 22

  • Colonial Funeral Home Ladies
  • Holy Spirit Men’s League

Tuesday February 23

  • Rab Wilkinson Memorial / F.E.M.C.O. Men’s League – SHIFT #1
  • Rab’s Girls

Wednesday February 24

  • All Pro Electric of NY Men’s League
  • Boys Nite Out Once-a-Month

Thursday February 25

  • Thursday Night Mixed – Shift #1: 6:20 PM / Shift #2: 8:00 PM
  • Richmond County American Legion / McGuire Men’s League – WHOLE LEAGUE

Saturday February 27

  • Soave Bowlers Once-a-Month

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Valentine’s ❤️ No-Tap Mixed Doubles Tournament

February 7, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Click Here for Details & to Register Online

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Valentine’s ❤️ No-Tap Mixed Doubles Tournament

February 7, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Click Here for Details & to Register Online

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Valentine’s ❤️ No-Tap Mixed Doubles Tournament

February 7, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Click Here for Details & to Register Online

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Cosmic Bowling: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

January 1, 2021 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Open Lanes are available to the public. Reservations suggested. Click Here to make a reservation!

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