Dec 22, 2011

    Before we get started, I would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

   The Tuesday Morning Ladies League from the Westville Legion reports that Laura Baird was 53 over her 113 average with a 166. Nicole Waterman, a 130 average bowler, rolled 50 pins over to attain a score 0f 170. Glenda Brown picked up the 5-10, and Harriett Romoser, the 6-9-10. Barb Smith not only picked the 5-7-10, but also topped her 114 average by 52 pins with a 166 game. In the Senior League,  Jim Thomas was 54 pins over his game avg.; Bob Beck was 63 pins over with a 222.  Jack Taylor was 65 pins over game avg.; John Gebhart was 96 pins over game average with a 255 and 157 pins over his series total. Splits:  Martha Elliott the 5-7, while Judy Gebhart picked up both the 5-7 and 2-7;  Bill McDaniel  3-10 and 8-9;  Margo Johnson, John Ramsey, and Harvey Miller, the 4-5-7.

Tuesday Nite Go-Getters, Terry Moreman was 83 pins over his average with a 232 game. Margaret Birge also had a 232, which was 72 pins over her game average. Tony Dompe racked up 77 pins over his average with a 269. Tracy Smith and Charlie Tiffin both picked up the 3-9-10, Gerald Arnett picked up the 2-7, Sherry Castonque, the 5-10, Steve Lamb, the 5-6, Fred Fultz the 5-7, and Dick Lamb snagged the 5-8-10. Alternate Saturday Night Mixed League reports that Rich Miller was   82 pins over average 172 for a 254, Melissa Conover scored 53 pins over her 142 average with a 195, while Daniel Wright topped his 184 average by 51 pins with a score of 235.  Concluding this week’s reports with the Monday Nite Church No Tap league Jeremy Randolph- rolled a 278, 64 pins over his 214 game average. He had a 734 series. Scott Cunningham rolled a 706 average including a 267-75 pins over his average of 192. Sharon Craft had a series of 660. Other bowlers topping 50 or more pins over average were: Brock Dieu, 72 pins over his 182 average with a 254, and picked up the 5-7 split. Brad Wheeler had a 230. With a 149 average, that gave him 81 pins over.  Miles Clark rolled a 234 74 pins over his 160 average, Shirley Perryman 71 pins over her 164 average for a 235, and Rick Lomax 79 pins over his 125 average for a final tally of 204.

    Let’s get back to our rule of the week. We have been talking about ball specifications.

Balance

The following tolerances shall be permissible in the balance of a bowling ball used in certified competition:

1. 10.01 pounds or more:

a. Not more than three ounces difference between the top half of the ball (finger hole side) and the bottom half (side opposite the finger holes).

b. Not more than one ounce difference between the sides to the right and left of the finger holes or between the sides in front and back of the finger holes.

c. A ball drilled without a thumb hole may not have more than three ounces difference between the top half and bottom half of the ball.

d. A ball used without any holes or indentations may not have more than one ounce difference between any two halves of the ball.

2.  For a ball weighing 10.0 pounds to 8.0 pounds:

a. Not more than two ounces difference between the top half of the ball (finger hole side) and the bottom half (side opposite the finger holes).

b. Not more than ¾ ounce difference between the sides to the right and left of the finger holes or between the sides in front and back of the finger holes.

c. A ball drilled without a thumb hole may not have more than two ounces difference between the top half and bottom half of the ball.

d. A ball used without any holes or indentations may not have more than ¾ ounce difference between any two halves of the ball.

3.  For a ball weighing less than 8.0 pounds:

a. Not more than ¾ ounce difference between the top half of the ball (finger hole side) and the bottom half (side of the finger holes).

b. Not more than ¾ ounce difference between the sides to the right and left of the finger holes or between the sides in front and back of the finger holes.

c. A ball drilled without a thumb, without finger holes, or without any gripping holes or indentations may not have more than ¾ ounce difference between any two halves of the ball.

Until next week, let’s have fun and knock ‘em down.