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.
In the Pocket: Electrician Taylor brings power to his game | The Daily Gazette
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Craig Taylor of Rotterdam continues to be among Capital Region’s top bowlers especially in tournament conditions.
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Longtime area electrician Craig Taylor knows all about restoring power to modern appliances and homes. He’s also pretty good at delivering energy to his bowling balls toward the pins especially on tougher conditions.
Recent family obligations and injuries kept the 45-year-old Rotterdam resident from competing in as many tournaments as he used to, but he’s back in tournament mode this season. The Colonie High School and SUNY Schenectady graduate showed his form last weekend, when he and Steve Wagoner finished second in the extremely competitive Scratch Doubles tournament at Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls. Taylor and Wagoner finished second to back-to-back champions Phil Drumm and Ryan Galli, losing 497-410 in the champions