The Washington times., 1934-12-22

Gino simi stakes has an
important bearing on the second
big event of the year, the annual
Jewish-Italian feud, which is due
for its fourth renewal within
few weeks.
Considerable tradition and color
has accumulated around the
Italian sweepstakes, and each run
ming of the event has provided
spine-tingling thrill or two. 1t is
a natural outlet for the native
dramatic flare of Italians.
The first year, with every one
picking the likely winner from
either Ollie Pacini, Joe Pricci,
Tony Santini, Joe Freschi or Leo
Rinaldi, the "big shot" Italian
bowlers of that era, obscure Mike
Vitale moved down the pins for
157 in his fifth game to take the
first block lead and then further
fooled the experts by beating off
the rally of his rivals to win with
1,196 total.
Spectacular Finish
Ollie Pacini, winner the second
and third year as we'll as the fifth,
turned in one of his most spectacu-
lar finishes when he smacked out
1853 and 145 in his ninth and tenth
games to annex the title in 1890.
Up to that time he had been trail
ing several rivals. Last year
Pacini tipped off the all-time
record set for the event, 684, to
win the championship gold medal
for high set from scratch but los
ing the first money prize to young
Nick Rinaldi.
Lanky Joe Freschi wound up in
Garrison fashion to capture the
1882 title, chalking up 626 set in
his final block.
But the most spectacular show
ing was that of Nick Rinaldi last
year, the first on a handicap Sys-
tenn. Nick, though averaging only
105, smashed out $50 set. which,
with over 50-pin handicap, gave
MIN 1lTSC money.
One of the Strangest jinXeS is
dodging Tony Santini, winner of
several major sweepstakes. Though
he has rolled in this test every
year, he has yet to finish among
the first three.
On Handicap Basis
Tonight's event will be run the
same as last year's-on a two
thirds handicap basis, with first
money prize going to the highest
gross total for five games, while
the championship gold medal will
go to the bowler registering high
five-game total from scratch.
The entry fee is So, including
price of games. Entries will be
accepted up to starting time.
There are over a hundred Ital-
ians bowling in leagues around
the city, with three all-Italian
teams.
Holy Rosary has two all-ltalian
teams in the Holy Name League
with such fine bowlers as Angelo
Gamma. Johnny Micro, Tony Le-
one, Joe Marcellino, Tom LaScola,
Frank DiNenna, Joe Demma,
Tony Maley, Gindo Trilli, Joe La
Scola. Henry Corvelli and Berli
Danico on their roster.
The Lido Club has an allItalian
team in the Civic Club League
with Pete Coccuzzi, Ugo Carusi,
Billy Vita. Leo Rinaldi, Frank
Segretti and Ralph Cipriano as
members.
Other Holy Name Society. League
teams boast many italians as do
teams in the Temple, Columbia
Heights, Electrical, Recreation,
Washington Times, Knights of
Columbus. Petroleum and Mt.
Rainier leagues.
Some Probable Entries
Some of the probable starters
from these leagues are Joe Di-
Misa, Louie Salatto. Tommy Cap-
ponnetto, Bruno Quattrone, Frank
Oliveri, Louie Rose, Ralph PiSani,
Rocco DeBlasi, Marco Garilli,
Nate Scagnelli, Louie Freschi,
Louie Sartori, Pete Veneziani,
Silvio Poll, Constantine Forcione.
Frank Grasso, Leo Scaletti. Jimmy
Cieri, Frank Maley, Baldo Bal
ducci, Louie Naples, Mike Vitale,
Tony Santini, Ollie Pacini, Joe
Pricci, Joe Freschi, Bob Miciotto,
Louie B On br e S t, Nick Rinaldi,
Alexander Girillo, Marvin Oliveri,
Sam Del Vecchio, Stuart Patti,
Louie Pizza, Hugo Sorivi, Rocco
Masceri, Alto Launi, Joe Ap-
peril, Rocco Nocera, Tony De-
F1no. Frank CoSimano, Joe Bro
Gator, Jimmy and Alfred Eel
raro, Tommy and Nick Valenza.
Alvin GULL. Bill Luciano, Joe
MesSlmi, Joe Delisi, Paul Pizza,
Petrello, Sesso, Cecchini, Fer.
laZZo, Ricciardi. FrancelIi Nick