Bowling Intro

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Manhattan Cosmopolitan Legends – MC Legends 2002 – 2003

In April it became apparent there was a need to create an on-going outlet for the MC Legends. This triggered an in-depth search triggered (via a myriad of Engines e.g. Google, Ask Jeeves, Temo, Netscape) and of course the IBC. The goal was to find a participative athletic activity for the MC Legends to devote their time (mental if not physical) over the coming months. It was not an easy task because the Legends’ are currently spread across two continents and in dozens of cities. However with the spiritual guidance and mental encouragement from “The MAN” a strong case was made for establishing the Legends in an active league. At this late date we were able to persuade the governing body of the IBC to place the Legends in the league this year. The strength of MCL’s position was that the team members represent very diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. MCL’s petition noted that team members would represent England, Germany, Italy, Vietnam, Cuba, Latin America, China, India, Russia, and the USA; the US is broken into four areas including New Hampshire (Captain Ed Zadravec). The lengthy document presented to the IBC was crafted by Councilor Reinhard and finalized by the distinguished and crafty legal mind of Dr. Innamorati, Esq.

One major hurdle that had to be overcome deserves mention; it was the Cuban background of one of the Legends. The US Representative was very apprehensive and standoffish about admitting MCL, all the stops had to be pulled out to assure US approval if we were to become an entry for the 2002-2003 season. After much written correspondence and long distance phone calls we assured the IBC that our Cuban team member has agreed not to marry a Cuban and, more specifically, she would not remarry her ex-Cuban husband. This mollified the Governing Body of the IBC and they were duly impressed ruling in favor of admitting the Legends. The IBC (International Bowling Congress) assigned the Legends to the Hale and Hardy Division of the ad hoc floating Conference a unit of the GFBL*

. The GFBL’s rules are ideal for the Legends’ international reach as they take into account the diversity of our team and locations. To wit:

	The league has teams based in the United States, Europe (e.g. United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland and Germany).
	Spouses of Team Members can participate and fill in if travel or scheduling difficulties do not allow a Team Member to attend.
	Substitutes are permitted: e.g. If Dr. Zadravec (no longer lovingly referred to as Father Ed because “Father” now has a downgraded connotation) is off on a dance holiday in Scotland or Central America – he can designate another team member to replace him.
	The season is 24 matches with Playoffs among the top 16 teams. In 2001-2002 Season there were 6,300 teams participating. The Legends Division, which is all that matters, currently has 648 teams.
	Teams contact other teams in their area to schedule matches (a key to success is to find an opponent that you believe the Legends can beat). One caveat – there must be a minimum of 4 matches in Europe, the rest can be in North America/ USA.
	Roster changes are possible for example if a Team Member marries, For example, and not a likely one, if “Ladies Man” marries his spouse can participate; in dire circumstances an engaged partner could play.
	All Matches are 3 games and handicaps are used. (This is a real plus for the Legends.)

The Legends Roster follows:

	German Weinberger – Captain Germany
	Joanne Maestrini Iacono – Captain I& GB (Italy & Great Britain)
	Lee Liebler – Captain Ireland
	Ed Zadravec – Captain New England
	Irene Mehta – Captain Midwest
	Ingrid Schwarzkopf – Co-Captain New York
	Minh Nguyen – Co-Captain New York
	Glen Tuttle – Captain Western Territories
	Peter Borzilleri – Chairman Awards Banquet and MC
	Martin & Debra Wevers – Co-Chairperson –Award Banquet
	Annette von Watzdorf – Invitations & Goodwill
	Michael Holady – Awards Banquet Program

Team Members

	aka		aka
Manfred Becker	da Boss	Leisa Pagan	Girl Next Door
Pete Borzilleri	The MAN	Margaret Pfenning	Grandmama
Heena Budhrani	“Perky”	Alla Priceman	“Rocky”
Patrick Cheng	“Chubs”	Ken Reinhard	“The Voice”
Myrna Fernandez	“Chaos”	Bernhard Schneider	Mr. Tennis
Mike Holaday	Open Mike	Ingrid Schwarzkopf	“Dancer”
Joann Iacono	Scott’s Wife	Christa Solis	Grandma
Klaus Immer	“Always”/”Conciliator”	Larry Steenvoorden	Mr. Athlete
Joe Innamorati	“Stash”	Glen Tuttle	Investment Ace
Eric Klarman	The BODY	Annette von Watzdorf	Mom
Olaf Klinger	Marathon Man	German Weinberger	Doctor ????
Lee Liebler	Mister Leo	Debra Wevers	Chocolate Chippy
Seth Lindenbaum	Ladies Man	Martin Wevers	“Guru”
Irena Mehta	Sweetness & Grace	Mark Williams	“Turtle”
Mila Novakova	“Red”	Ed Zadravec	Mister Giant
Minh Nguyen	“Biker”

Ms. Flagel and Ms. Rodriguez are eligible and their names were submitted to the league. However, they have not been sighted recently so they are not on the “sure to be there” roster.

Aka: also known as / often referred to in match commentaries with the person’s aka.

The first Match is scheduled for June 17, 2002 in Galway on the western coast of Ireland. Mister Leo, Captain of the Ireland crew, will lead the Legends into their first battle. We are fortunate that Scott Iacono has agreed to participate, along with his wife. Urike Weinberger, Mr. Tennis and the “Conciliator” will be coming from Germany for the first Match of the season.

Regional Captains will be advised ahead of time to report the results of their matches. Reports are to be sent to the Legends Headquarters for compilation into Division, Regional and World Standings.

Mr. Weinberger is in the final stages of an eight year marathon to finish his Thesis and cannot take time away from this monumental effort. (Of course, he’ll be staying home with Paul so its questionable how much time he’ll get to spend on the thesis, but again -- what’s new.)

Elliott Schultz Baker -- Team Statistician

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