Nov 8, 2011

Rich McFarland is in the news again. We received word that he rolled his 13^th perfect game recently in the Midwest Electric League at Bulan’s.

   On Oct 16^th, the Warrick Ford Open Bowling Tournament cruised into Fast Lanes bowling center in Hoopeston. Following a 4 game qualifying round, the field was cut to 5 on the 195 and below average and 196 and above for match play. In game 1, it was #4 Doug Wagoner defeating Tyler Gutterage by a 203-190 score. In match 2, Aaron Gress defeated Wagoner 192-182. Gress then found Patti Lowe too hot to handle, when she defeated him169-167. Next up for Lowe was top seeded Eric Scheer. Lowe advanced to the finals with a 210 over a 187 score.

   On the high side, Charlie Varner defeated Kyle Serrat 225-214 to meet Brandon Hamilton. Varner also won this match 228-193. Number 2 seeded Scott Kopatz woul then defeat Varner 220-186. Top seed Jason Turner, who has been inactive due to a serious illness over the summer, won 237-205. Turner then met Lowe in a final showdown for the top spot, and he outlasted Lowe 220-161. Fast Lanes thanks everyone who participated in the tournament, as well as Warrick Ford for their support.

   The Wednesday Morning DNA Karaoke League reports that Sandy Cunningham bowled a 199 game, which is 81 pins over her average of 118.  Ann Minnette bowled a 205 which is 60 pins over her average of 146. In the Senior League, Hank Biczkowski bowled a 175 which is 54 pins over his game avg.  The only splits reported were Bill McDaniel with the pick up of the 5-7, 4-5, and the 2-7. Barb Smith snagged the 4-5, Laura Baird picked up the 8-9, and Rose Newell converted the 5-10.Tuesday Nite Go-Getters, Charlie Tiffin was on a roll again, bowling a 222, 94 pins over his game average. Houston Key bowled a 234, 72 pins over. Jon Castle and Fred Fultz both picked up the 3-10, while Irvin Summers and Castle corralled the 5-10. Terry Moreman picked off the 9-10, and Laura Baird converted the 4-5.  A new league is reporting this week. The Alternate Saturday Night Mixed League reports that Rich Miller was   54 pins over average 172  for a 226, while Ellen Baker  scored 58 pins  over her 135 average with a game of 193. Miller picked up the 5-10 split, while Dewey McClain converted the 2-4-10. Concluding this week’s reports with the Monday Nite Church No Tap league JR Scruggs had a haunting score of 290, 81 pins over his 209 average.  Mike Jett had a 243, 59 pins over his 184 average, while Shirley Perryman rolled a 218, 54 pins over her 164 average. Tuck Miller accidentally dropped the ball on approach, and it rolled backwards. No one was hurt.

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

Cleaning

Cleaners may be used provided:

1.  They do not affect the hardness of the ball

2. They are totally removed from the ball before 

Any cleaner or polish that is used in certified competition must be approved by USBC and be found on the “Approved Cleaners and Polishes” list in the Equipment Specifications page on www.BOWL.com. All cleaning products must display the appropriate logo.

Devices

Movable devices are not permitted in a ball except that a device for changing the finger span or the size of finger and thumb holes may be inserted, providing the device is locked in position during delivery and cannot be removed from the ball without destroying the device. (Excluding tape in a gripping hole.)

Removable devices shall be permitted provided:

1. Such devices are used for changing the span, pitch, or size of the gripping holes

2. Such devices are constructed of a non-metallic material

3. Such devices are locked in position during delivery

4. No device shall be employed for the purpose of adjusting the static balance of the ball

5. No voids shall be permitted under the device

6. Density does not exceed 1.5 g/mL

Mechanical Aids

A bowling ball must be delivered entirely by manual means and shall not incorporate any device, either in the ball or affixed to it, which is either detached at the time of delivery or is a moving part in the ball during delivery. Any person whose hand, or major portion thereof, has been amputated may use special equipment to aid in grasping and delivering the ball provided the special equipment is in lieu of the amputee’s hand (see USBC rule book for further clarification).

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