Thursday February 28th, 2013

Attention Battle of the Stars invitees!!!  Want to win an easy $100?  Well, maybe not that easy. If you are the 1^st bowler to roll a 300 game, the money is yours. How’s that for incentive?

     The Battle of the Stars, a premier tournament, featuring some of the top bowlers in the Illiana area is getting ready to start up soon. Invitations have been sent out, and if you plan on joining this event, and have received an invitation, please return it as soon as possible. The registrations need to be submitted TODAY  at either Bulans or Lincoln Lanes. Times are Men, Squad 1 at 10am, and Squad 2 at 2:30pm, on March 9^th, at Bulans. On March 10^th at noon, a Women’s squad will be held, also at Bulans. Saturday March 16^th will be the final round for the men at 11am, and on Sunday, March 17^th the final women’s round will be at noon. Both of these final rounds will be at the Lincoln Lanes bowling center. One note to remember, this is NOT a handicap tourney. All scores are completely scratch.

    The City Senior Tournament is coming up fast as well. Dates will be Saturday, April 6^th, with 2 squads at Bulans, and on Sunday, 1 squad will bowl at Lincoln Lanes. I believe the 5 top bowlers will be involved in a step ladder finish. One thing to note, is this tourney is Handicap, so everyone has a chance.

    Just a reminder, this year’s Hall of Fame Recognition, is being held at Spanky’s Banquet Hall this coming Saturday nite. Unfortunately, no tickets will be sold at the door.

    Now get this!!!  15 year old Hunter Phelps, a 171 average bowler in the Youth League at Lincoln Lanes recently rolled a 172, 222, and a 298.  That’s right, 11 strikes in a row, then an 8 count, for a 298 game, and a 692 series.

     Let’s start with the Monday Nite No Tap League where we have J.R. Scruggs rolling games of 300, and 277 for a series of 828. Finas Glenn topped out with a 695 series. The following no tappers bowled 50 or more pins over their average: Joe Davis 251 (197), Finas Glenn 244 (193), Pam Jones 217 (162), and Shaina Lane 145 (90). In the split department, Jimmy Scruggs knocked out the 5-7, Nancy Goodner, the 5-6, and Larry Craft blew apart the 3-6-8-10 split.

    Going out west to Bulan’s, and the Monday Nite Mixed League, Kevin Bennett rolled a 177, 50 pins over his 127 average.  A few miles south in Westville, Judy Mariage picked up the 5-7, and Alicia Rouse knocked out both the 5-7, and the 6-7-10.

    This past Tuesday morning the Lincoln Lane’s MS Nail Salon reported that Sally Reed, a 118 average bowler, bowled a 174, 155, and 164 for a 493 series, Ilse Durbin a 409, and Sherri Pickering a 507. Sue Strong knocked out the 3-7-10 split.

     Charlie Tiffin had the lanes warmed up again at Lincoln Lanes for the Go Getters. He rolled a 226 game, 78 pins over his 148 average, and a 568 series, 124 pins over his series average. Martha Elliott bowled 50 pins over her average for a 191. The following splits were converted: Joe Davis 5-7, and Houston Key, the 4-6, and the 5-10.

   The Thursday afternoon Senior League had Marion Johnson rolling a 219 game, 87 pins over average, Gerald Arnett was 50 pins over his average with a 201, and Terry Bell, was 65 over with a 258. The following bowlers converted splits: Houston Key, and Fred Fultz, the 5-7, Judy Arnett, and Donna Berlin, the 5-10, Bill McDaniel, the 3-10, Sue Strong, the 4-5-7, Pam Jeffers, the6-7-10, and Raymond Berlin, the 5-7-9.

   The Friday evening Mixed League had Darrell Edwards bowling a 245 game with 179 average for 66 pins over.  He also had a 672 series with games of 200-227-245.  Tom Gebhart bowled a 225 with a 175 average for 50 over, and Christina Cheeseman bowled a 157 with a 105 average for 52 over. Judy Gebhart picked up the 6-7-10, Dale Benedict picked up the 5-7 and Rose picked up the 5-8-10.

      Coming back over the state line from Covington, we visited the Friday Nite Mixed League, and once again, the scores are fantastic. Leading the way, were several men who bowled over 250, they were: Joe Lewis 258, Terrence Cloyd 255 with a 716 series, Jim Thomas 277 with a 681 series , Rich McFarland 268, also with a 681 series, and Evan Davis with a 266. Only one woman had games over 225, and that was Nicole Brown with scores of 231, 234, and 225 for a total series of 690.  Other Friday nite bowlers 50 or more pins over average were: Bud Taylor 245 (194), Joe Lewis 258 (207), Ruben Villareal 237 (187), Rachel Pendleton 151 (101), Amanda Noel 166 (110), Karen Rice 203 (138), Kevin Jackson 193 (135), Matthew Pate 230 (165), Joy Wasson 200 (145), Bill Phillips 243 (186), and Shawn Steele 223 (169).                        

      Thanks again to the folks who report the scores. Your help is greatly appreciated.

     (NEW DEADLINE) Please submit all reports before midnight on Tuesdays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com. Check out past articles at http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com/  The blog has been updated. You may make comments after each blog.

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

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

The Battle of the Stars, a premier tournament, featuring some of the top bowlers in the Illiana area is getting ready to start up soon. Notice I said top bowlers, obviously, that will exclude me, however, I can guarantee you will see Rich McFarland, and David Winchester, and many others participating. Invitations have been sent out, and if you plan on joining this event, and have received an invitation, please return it as soon as possible. Squad times are Men Squad 1 at 10am, and Squad 2 at 2:30pm, at Bulans. On March 30^th at noon, a Women’s squad will be held at Bulans. Saturday March 16^th will be the final round for the men at 11am, and on Sunday, March 17^th the final women’s round will be at noon. Both of these final rounds will be at the Lincoln Lanes bowling center. One note to remember, this is NOT a handicap tourney. All scores are completely scratch.

    Last week, I told you of the new Hall of Fame inductees. Just a reminder that there are banquet tickets available for this year’s Hall of Fame Recognition, being held at Spanky’s Banquet Hall. Tickets are $17, and are available from any DABA or DWBA board member.

    We have some great scores to pass on, starting off with the Monday Nite No-Tap League, consisting of teams from area Churches. Sharon Craft had a 652 series, which included a 244, 51 pins over her 193 average. Other bowlers 50 or more pins over average were Ella Ellis, with a 242 (153), and Jim Switzer with a 176 (122).

    Going out west to Bulan’s, and the Monday Nite Mixed League, we have both Todd Goodner and Matthew Pate turning in some good scores, by both being 50 or more pins over their average. Goodner threw a 227 (166), while Pate topped out with a 248 (171).

    This past Tuesday morning the Lincoln Lane’s MS Nail Salon reported that Cheryl Callison rolled a 201, Judy Mentzer knocked out a 212, and Pam Jeffers picked up the 5-7 split.

     The Tuesday Nite Go Getters had the following had Joe Blagg with a 220 (170) and a 615 series, while Maggie Birge rolled a 211 (147).

   The Thursday afternoon Senior League had Stan Harvey picking up a 277, 91 games over his average, and Raymond Berlin shot 52 pins over average and 108 pins over his series total for a 192 game, and a 528 series. Sue Strong picked up the 5-10, while Dot McDaniel picked the 4-5-7.

   The Friday evening Mixed League had Dale Benedict rolling a 232, 55 pins over average, while Beth Barnes rolled a 165, 188, and another 188 for a 541 series. She has a 140 average. 145 average bowler Lindy Henkelman rolled a 213, 190, and a 155, for a 558 series. The 213 was 63 pins over her average.

Jessica Barnes picked up the 3-10 split, Tom Gebhart picked up the 2-10, and Rose picked up the 2-7-10 split. 

   Coming back over the state line from Covington, we visited the Friday Nite Mixed League, and once again, the scores are fantastic. Leading the way, were several men who bowled over 250, they were: Joe Cox with a 251, Rich McFarland, 279, Jim Thomas 256, and Wayne Brown Sr., 269. For the women, we have Teresa Cloyd getting a 254, Brandi Welsch 238,  and Nicole Brown with both a 225, and a 266, and a 647 series. Terrence Cloyd rolled a 696 series, and Rich McFarland had an even 700.

     Other Friday nite bowlers 50 or more pins over average were: Donte Baxter 231 (158), and Shawn Tietz 234 (183).

     As you know, I like to go over some of the rules from time to time, especially when it comes to fouls.  What happens if the foul lights are not working? Would my 300 game count if they weren’t. Here’s what the rules say:

5c. Foul Detection

A USBC approved automatic foul detecting device must be used, if available. When not available or temporarily inoperative, the following procedures shall be used to call fouls:

1.  In tournament play, management shall assign a foul judge or have the official scorers call fouls.

2.  In league play, the opposing team captains shall call fouls or a foul judge shall be appointed.

Failure to provide for the calling of fouls as specified shall disqualify scores bowled for USBC High

Score Award consideration.

     So, if the foul lights are NOT working at your center, make sure the team captains are watching and calling fouls, or an appointed foul judge, when they occur. If not, that 300 game you might just have bowled, may not count.

      Thanks again to the folks who report the scores. Your help is greatly appreciated.

     (NEW DEADLINE) Please submit all reports before midnight on Tuesdays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com. Check out past articles at http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com/  The blog has been updated. You may make comments after each blog.

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

2013 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Danville Bowling Association has just released their 2013 Entrants to the Bowling Hall of Fame. They are: Achievement, Michael Seward, Service Bobby White, and Senior Sam Edwards. They will be inducted into the Hall on Saturday March 2nd at Spankys banquet hall. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased from any DABA or DWBA board members.

     Looking at the reports I have received this week, looks as if we have some great scores to report to you. Also a couple of tournaments have released their final standings. However, saying this, if you want to make sure your results get the publications that it deserves, please send me an e-mail to illinabowling@gmail.com.  If you just post it on Facebook, I may, or may not see it.

    Speaking of tournaments, I have received 2 reports via e-mail.

    First, the recent city tournament results: The Triple X Pro Shop, consisting of Kyle Sirratt, Bobby Fauver, Jason Turner, Jerrad Reed and Darren Van Duyn all put together a great group of scores to win first place in the team event. For Doubles, we had Michael Seward and Don Miller, who combined, totaled a 1427. Jason Turner was the top scorer in both singles and all events with a 763 series.

    No tap tournament results at Bulan's from this past Saturday nite were  1^st,  Ashley Martin and Kevin West, and a two way tie for 2^nd and 3^rd consisting of Danielle and Scott Lewallen and Robin and Jerry Sims.

    Speaking of No Tap, we have a double report from the Monday Nite No Tap League. Tops honors this week go out to Cal Richards, who rolled not 1, but 2 300 games. That’s right, back to back perfect games. Richards’ normal game average is a 193, so he was 107 pins over for each of those games for a total series of 766. Also rolling 300 games were Joe Davis and Robbie Ketcherside. Ketcherside had series of 747, and 684. Davis had a 743 series. Terry Jones was able to sneak in there with a 722. On the women’s side, Sharon Craft rolled a 666 series, while Sue Strong was slightly higher with a 675. The following bowlers were 50 or more pins over average: Davis 300 (197), Mike Jett 245, and 274 (183), Jimmy Scruggs 264 (203), Ella Miller 209 (151), Karen Lane 165 (115), Ketcherside 300 (212), John Nixon 242 (162), and Albert Syass 234 (212). Syass was able to horizontally slide the 8 pin over to the right, to take out the 10, while Nixon did about the same with 5-7.  Nancy Goodner however, blasted apart the 5-8-10.

  The Bulan’s Monday Nite Mixed League is reporting that Dave Watts rolled a 186 (128), 50 or more over his average. In the Monday Morning Ladies League from Westville, Harriet Romoser, knocked out the 5-6-10.

     On Tuesdays, we have the MS Nail Salon League, in the mornings at Lincoln Lanes. Sharon Craft rolled a 204, while they had several splitters, and even some who actually picked them up. They were Sue Strong, who picked up both the 5-7 and 6-7-10 splits. Shirley Gibson converted the 5-10, while Betty Rowley was able to make the 4-5-7-10, completely disappear. The Tuesday Nite Go Getters’ Tracy Smith topped his 157 average by 87 pins to garner a 244 game, while Kevin Powell was 71 pins over his game average of 140 to get a 211. Split conversions for the nite were Houston Key with a 5-7, and Sue Strong with a 3-6-7-10.

     The Thursday afternoon Senior League is telling us that Stan Harvey rolled a 258, 80 pjns over average, with a 648 series, which is 114 over his normal series. Bob Maxwell had a 203 game, 59 pins over, and Joe Elliott rolled a 183, 55 pins over. In the split conversion department, we had Marla Troyer and Charlie Graul picking up the 5-10, Terry Bell the 5-7, Harlie Huckleby, the 6-7, and Clarence Martin, the 5-7-9.

     Covington’s Friday Nite League has issued the following: Chad Edmiston with a 216, 91 pins over his 125 average. Ron Cates rolled 236-172, and a 253 for a 661 average. Cates has a 189 average. 91 average bowler Jennifer Winters topped her score by 55 to get a 146.

    The final report for today is the Friday Nite Mixed league at Lincoln Lanes. The following men had scores over 250: Jeremy Wright 267, Shawn Tiets 278, Wayne Brown Sr. 257, Josh Troxtell 254 and 268, Joe Cox 262, Jarvis Brown 278, Ty Harmeson 254, Rich McFarland 279, Jim Thomas 267, and Danny Lazzell 268. Megan Connelly had a 241, and Nicole Brown had games of 254, and 238 for the women’s 225 and above category. Men over 675 are Wright 683, Tietz 696, David Henderson with a 677, Jarvis Brown a 736, McFarland 680, Thomas 726 and Bud Taylor with a 675. Nicole Brown ended with a 690 series. The following had games 50 or more pins over: Wright with 267, and 235 (183), Tietz 278 and 234 (181), Connelly 241 (179), Wayne Brown 257 (194), Troxtell 254 and 268 197, Butch Sanders 237 (159), Joe Cox 262 (190), JR Hawkins 222 (158), Josh Maynor 278 (180), Jarvis Brown 278 (203), McFarland 279 (217) 11 strikes in a row, Thomas 267 (202), Tietz 234 (181), and Lazzell 268 (191).

    Thanks again to the folks who report the scores. Your help is greatly appreciated.

     (NEW DEADLINE) Please submit all reports before midnight on Tuesdays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com. Check out past articles at http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com/  The blog has been updated.

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

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013

Good morning everyone!! Hope you have had a great week of bowling. There are only a few reports this week for some reason. I have heard that many people were down with the flu. If this describes you, it is our wish that you get well as quickly as possible.

     I have some good news for you, as well as some bad news. Now, you know that happens… Let’s start with the sad news, or I should say, unhappy news.  A friend we have had for the past 6 years, has stepped down in her position as director for the state senior tournament.  I confirmed this with Sandy Darnstaedt this last week, and she said she has done it for the past 6 years, and it was time for someone else to take it over. Now, the good news. Now, she will have some time to actually bowl in the tournament, so maybe she will bowl on the same dates that we do. We wish her all the best.

     Also, the location for the Senior tournament next fall has been announced. It will be in Joliet this year at Strike and Spare II Lanes.

   Now, back to the local tournament scene. Here are the results of the Hoopeston City Tournament. The Ladies Team event went to Cade’s Heating & Air with a score of 2696 and second was Olympic Hardware with 2594. Team members were Tammy Bertram, Leona York, Sharron Potter and Sandy Mullen.  Doubles were won by the team of Jennifer Crawley and Karen Porth with a 1328 over a tie between Patty Lowe & Linda VanBurke 1295 & Rita Rethelford & Laurie Coon. Singles went to Sandy Mullen with a 717 over Patty Lowe, 682 and Laurie Wisdom 680. All events winner was Laurie Wisdom with a 2081. On the men’s side team winners were NAPA with a score of 2776 over Ferdinand Construction's 2699. Team members were George Fix, Bob Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton and Tony Gress. Doubles winners were George Fix & Tony Gress 1456 over Hank Longfellow & Doug Wagoner 1420. Singles winners were Mike Dean, 705 over Johnny Linder, 703, Bob Hamilton 698 & Doug Goble 687. All events winner was Tony Gress with 2133. All events scratch was Brandon Hamilton with a 2019 with a 224 average.

      Let’s get into the local league reports starting off with the Monday Nite Bulan’s Mixed league. It has been reported that Greg Miller rolled a 223, 51 pins over his normal average of 171. Kevin Bennett picked up the 5-7-9 split.

      On the Tuesday Nite Go-Getters, to say that Charlie Tiffgin was hot, would probably be an understatement!! He was steaming. Charlie’s average is a 144. He rolled a 201 his 1^st game, dropped to a 178 his 2^nd, and came back with a vengeance with a 240. He had a 619 series, which was 187 pins above his series average. Other high rollers for the Go Getters were Russ Puzey with a 207, 72 pins over average, Jan Frank, with a 189, 50 pins over, and Kevin Powell, rolling a 205, 66 pins over his average. Some good split conversions for the league consisted of Irv Summers getting the 5-7, while Tracy Smith and Ella Miller using the other half of the lane, knocking out the 5-10. Susan Brookings split apart even further, the 4-5-7.

    The Monday Morning Ladies league in Westville reports that Mary Seilhymer also exploded the 4-5-7.

    In the Thursday Senior League, we had Stan Harvey with a 247 game, 70 pins over his game average. Also 70 pins over was Joe Blagg with a 244. Blagg threw a 661 series for 119 pins over his series average. Michelle Williams rolled 60 pins over average with a 175. Gerald Arnett, Bill McDaniel and Marion Johnson all converted the 5-7. Martha Elliott lassoed the 6-7-10, Joe Elliott corralled the other half of the lane with the 4-6-7, and Ernie Harvey picked up the 4-7-9.

     I am thinking there are still some who are not quite up on the rules of bowling, and I am talking about foul.  I have heard some incidents where people are saying after they rolled the ball down the lane, they touched the adjoining wall next to the lane. That is NOT a foul.  Imagine the foul line right before the lane starts. Continue the lane up the wall.  Anything BEHIND the foul line is not a foul.  Also, some of the underlane ball returns have a portion of it protruding between 2 lanes. About an inch or 2 is behind the foul line. If a bowler’s foot happens to touch the part that is behind the foul line, it is not a foul. Hope this has helped clear it up just a bit.

     Thanks again to the folks who report the scores. Your help is greatly appreciated.

     (NEW DEADLINE) Please submit all reports before midnight on Tuesdays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com. Check out past articles at http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com/  The blog has been updated.

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