Average Rule enforced at Lincoln Lanes 12-17-15

    Lutheran League action last Thursday evening had a Bud Taylor shooting 43 over for a 233,   while Cal Richards rolled 74 over for a 254. Bowling a 245, 53 over was Shawn Peterson, as Sue Moore was 41 over with a 173.  Michael Seward shot 43 over for a 215, and Rod Cox had a 233 game, 82 over.  Don Miller continues to bowl good, this week with a 256, 62 over. Parker Winlead, not to be left behind, shot 53 over with a 219. Steve Skimehorn was 43 over with a 234, Jolene Krout was 51 over for a 203, and Darren Lamm topped out with a 687 series. 

      Dot Tiffin was top bowler of the week in the Tuesday Nite Go Getters.  She rolled 74 pins over her average for a 189, and 143 pins above her series norm for a 488.  Steve Lamb was 45 over for a 208, Ray Rogers, 43 above for a 237. Georgia was 49 over for a 189, while Tuck Miller topped out 47 pins over for a 176.   

    The Senior League had some good bowling, with both Ernie Harvey and Ron Blagg rolling 233 games, with 57 and 53 pins over average respectively.  Georgia Seward also bowled 57 over with a 203.  Ruth Campbell topped out with a 157 game, 51 over, while Dorothy Hesler shot a 177 game, 63 over. Judy Arnett finished the day rolling 57 pins over for a 185.  Phyllis Rhutan rolled an all spare game.

    Split conversions included Suzanne Brandon with the 5-6, Essie Syass, the 5-10. Judy Gebhart and Marvin Brandon both knocked out the 5-7, while Greg Miller demonstrated out how to eliminate the 4-10. John Ramsey took care of the 4-5-7, while Teddy Carter took care of the other side of the lane with the 3-5-10.

     The MS Nail Salon League had both Janet Starkey and Sharon Craft picking up the 5-10 split. Shirley Gibson earned her 500 series award with a 522 series, while Tammy Hathaway earned  her 175 Game Award with a 177 game.

    In bowling action at Fast Lanes, Hoopeston, the Sunday Night Mixed Todd Rush shot a 248 and Karen Porth 202, Helen Taflinger had a 179 which is 45 pins over average.
Monday Night was led by Patty Lowes 213 and Michelle Crabtrees 177.
      Talk about dedication to the sport, Jenifer Crawley who is right handed, had surgery for a torn shoulder. What does she do, but gets a ball drilled and starts bowling left handed, What dedication.
    The WIll Bruen's league was led by Doug Wagoner’s 279-722 followed by Dave Gaddis, 266 and Brandon Hamilton's 679. 

   Fast Lanes is taking reservations for it's New Years 4 game 7-8-9 tournament where you can throw out one game. Two person teams and $50.00 per team. Starting time is 6:30. Call Fast Lanes 283-6505 to reserve your spot.

     From Lincoln Lanes: I just want to clarify that all of our tournaments implement the 10 pin rule, meaning if your average is 10 pins higher than your last year's average you must take this year's average. The rules state if you do not let the tournament directors know your average is 10 pins higher and it is discovered then your whole team will have to forfeit. We didn't want to ever see this happen but unfortunately it did. Unfortunately we can not make exceptions as the rule is clear. So people, please for your team's sake, make sure you are aware of your average and notify directors if you need to use this year's average.

     Attention all tournament bowlers. Remember, it is a USBC rule that if you average increases by more than 10 pins from your previous year’s average, you must report that to the tournament director. If you do not, you could be disqualified.

    Attention all tournament directors, please let me know what your results are in each tourney or special bowling event, so we can give credit, where credit is due.  Just post it on Facebook and tag me to draw my attention to it. We want to give all bowlers their due recognition.

    That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Dec 10, 2017 Cloyd rolls another 300

    Terrence Cloyd rolls yet another 300 game, while Dustin Dolbee falls short by 1 pin in Lutheran League action last Thursday evening. Dolbee also had games of 269, and 250 for a series of 818. Other notable action in the Lutheran League included Quintin Varner, 47 over for a 232, and Julie Richards, 52 over for a 201.  Andy Reuther shot 44 over with a 204. Shooting 49 over for a 208 was John Pendleton. Bill Reik rolled not 1, but 2, 235 games, each 46 over average.  Bruce Smith bowled 40 over for a 230, while Ron Candido topped out 40 over for a 228. Candido’s son Chris, had 43 over for a 259. Bryce Spickard was 83 over for a 268. Georgia Seward topped out with a 209, 68 over. Robin Turner was 51 over with a 234, and 42 over for a 225. Parker Winlead shot 51 above for a 214. Rolling 92 pins above for a 268, was a Janet McMasters, while Jackie Varner shot 87 over with a 289.

   The Tuesday Nite Go Getters  were no slackers, as Ray Rogers led the way with 119 pins over his series average for a 692.  He was 76 over for a 267, as well as 43 over with a 234. Ron Blagg shot 42 over with a 224, while Greg Miller also shot a 224, 47 over.  Cheryl Callison rolled 55 over for a 181, while Cheryl Evans shot a 192, 63 over.  Topping out with a 221, was Kaitlyn Hankey with a 221, and Steve Lamb was 49 over with a 210.  Harlie Huckleby rolled 41 over with a 174, and Don Miller was 55 over with a 236.  Shooting 42 above was Georgia Seward with a 191. Bub Tiffin was 44 over with a 196, and Sandy West was also 44 over with a 166. Split conversions include both Sandy West and tuck Miller with the 5-10, and Georgia Seward with the 3-6-7-10.

    The Senior League had a slow afternoon, but Georgia Seward was 78 over with a 221. In shock by rolling 66 pins over for a 189 was Meredith Stokes.  Bowlers who converted some splits in the league were Judy Gebhart with the 4-5-7, Wayne Brown, the 2-7-8, Essie Syass, the5-6, Bob Maxwell, the 4-7-8 and Michael Seward with both the 5-7, and the 4-7-9.

    The MS Nail Salon league has a couple reports stating that Donna Rayhel bowled a 23, and both Geneva Edwards and Dorothy Hesler earned their 400 Series award.

    This past week in the Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville has Alicia Rouse shooting 56 pins above average for a 186. Jo Ann Brook shot 75 pins over her game average with a 181, and 106 pins over her series average for a 424.

    Last Friday Nights King of the Hill tourney, Mike McMasters and Dante Baxter split

    That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Dec 3rd, 2015 Three 300 games rolled this past week.

     Lincoln Lanes once again held a 3 man tourney this past Sunday, with big results. First place went to Janet McMasters, Mike McMasters, and Jarvis Brown. Mike McMasters rolled his 50th career 300 game, and averaged over 250 for each game in the 3 game series. Second place had Calvin Richards, Rex Brooks and Julie Richards. Placing third was Bryce Spickard, Kyle Sirratt, and Scott Reinken.  Lexus Skimehorn, Shawn Peterson, and Steve Skimehorn placed fourth. Also placing in fifth, was the team of Quintin Smith, Dustin Dolbee, and Mark New.

    Jerome “Poo” Nelson rolled a 300 in the Tuesday Night Mutual League. Also rolling a 300 game was Eric Crockett in Thursday night action, in the Lutheran League.  Other Lutheran League action further on down. Devin Varner rolled a 828 series in the Covington Turkey Classic.

    In last Friday’s King of the Hill competition, two bowlers tied for the royal title. Scottie Reinken and Byron Miller split

     In Senior League action, John Ramsey shot 55 over his average for a 234. Ron Blagg rolled a 246, 69 over, and Raymond Berlin bowled 55 over for a 195. Shooting a 234, Ed Reed was 53 pins above, and Phyllis Rhutan topped her game average by 61 pins to knock out a 200 even. Wayne Brown had a high game of 254, 59 over, while Allen Taylor finished 63 over with a 222.

    Split conversions included Georgia Seward with the 3-6-7-10, Barb Smith, the 4-5, and Sue Broderick, with the 5-9-10.  Stan Harvey also knocked out the 3-6-7-10, while Ernie Harvey was taking care of business, and putting the 2-5-7 to rest.. Barb Walls eliminated the 5-7, Gary Holycross the 5-10, and Martha Elliott the 3-7.

       The Tuesday Nite Go Getters had Sue Camarata rolling 57 pins over average with a 161. Rashelle Carpenter shot 47 over for a 124. 60 over with a 179, was Melissa Castle. Martha Elliott bowled 104 pins over series average for a 485. Cheryl Evans was 40 above with a 167, while shooting 48 over for a 227, was Don Miller. Jim Miller shot a 774 series, including games of 257, 258, and 259. Split conversions included Paula Beatty with the 5-10, Fred Fultz, the 2-7, Michael Seward, the 5-10, Martha Elliott, the 5-10, Sandy West, the 4-7-10, and Cheryl Evans, the 2-5-7. Russ Puzey knocked out the5-7, while Houston Key took care of the 4-7-10.

    The Lutheran League had some great scores, including Dillon Turner, 56 over for a 267. Dustin Dolbee rolled games of 235, 246, and 242, for a 723 series, while Rich McFarland rolled a 721 series. Jimmy White had 41 over with a 187. Rolling 74 over with a 192 was Justin Hart, and Bryan Lawson was 47 over for a 245. Also 47 over was Alicia Moore, for a 162. Calvin Richards rolled 60 over with a 237, while Josh Troxel shot 41 over for a 244. Finishing 44 over for a 233 was Bud Taylor.  Darren Lamm bowled a high of 255, 46 over, while Frank Blair was 70 over with a 196. Kris Billow shot 48 over for a 178, Bill Reik was 49 over with a 235, and Parker Winlead topped his average by 66 pins to get a 221 game. Devin Varner rolled 52 pins over average for a 277 game, and a 695 series, while brother Quintin shot 73 over for a 258. Jarvis Brown bowled 46 over for a very respectable 234 game.

     Rounding out the reports this week, is the MS Nail Salon League where Marti Stanton picked up the 6-4 split & Pam Jeffers picked up the 6-7-8 split. Barb Dinsmore earned her 125 game award with a 140 game and Pat Dokey earned her 400 series award. Marilyn Ruffner earned her 300 series, while Sandy Stewart earned her 175 game award.

    That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Nov. 26, 2015

      It was a great day for some Senior League bowlers when Ron Blagg shot 74 pins over for a 247 and 61 over for a 234. He also shot 176 pins over his series average. Jack Ball was 52 over for a 197. Marvin Brandon had 55 over with a 227 game. Houston Key shot a 209 game, 57 pins over.

     Split conversions included Betty Lierman with both the 5-7, and the 5-8-10. Greg Miller knocked out the 3-10, Brandon the 5-10, Fred Fultz, the 5-6 and Donna Berlin, the 5-7.

       The Tuesday Nite Go Getters Steve Lamb was 111 pins over his series average, which included a 243 game, 87 pins over. Deb Miller, 40 over with a 145, Don Miller, 55 over with a 231. Jim Thomas shot 123 pins over his series average for a 585. He rolled games of 211 and 204. Dot Tiffin shot 50 over for a 165, while Josh Wakeland, 55 over with a 196.

    Split conversions were Martha Elliott with the 4-5-7, Fed Fultz, with the 5-10, Bub Tiffin, the 5-7, and Susan Brookins, with the2-3-5-10.

     In Covington’s Friday Night Mixed League, Travis Edwards bowled a 245-233, and 212, for a 690 series. Darrell Edwards rolled a 230, 54 over and, Beth Brannin shot a 194, 81 over while Alen Arnold was 61 over for a 250. John Gebhart picked up the 6-7-8-10 split.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston On Saturday night it's a 9 pin doubles tournament. Get your partner and come try them out. Back Paiges, 50-60 & 70's music will be playing from 8:30-12:30.
The Thursday Night Men’s League, Chad Bruens having a high game of 269, and a series total of 715. Dusty Fields had a 267 game while Randy Hiltz shot a 662 series. The Wednesday ladies were led by Kellie Thilmoney’s 223 and Patty Lowes with a 215. Sunday night was led by Doug Wagoner's 279 game and 710 series, while and Karen Porths rolled a 217. The youth league is coming with some high games this week as Devon Thomas had a 211 and Mercy Linder a 215.

    The Monday Night Mixed League at Bulans had some great scores turned ion this past week, thanks to Linda Chittick. Scores were as follows: Judy Foley 56 over for a 155, while Tyler West was 79 over for a 267 game. Also with a 267 was Evan Davis, 87 over. Rolling a 247, 83 over, was Brandon Gore. Linda Chittick had a 204 game, 78 pins over, while Luke Humblett, rolled a 257 game, 81 over pin average. Steve Cravens was 89 over with a 254, Cindy Holycross, 60 over with a 162, while Ryan Gettinger was knocking out a 553 series, 154 over his series average. Split pickups were Linda Chittick with the 4-7-10, Matt Peaslee, the 6-7-10, and Sandi Burke, with the4-7-10.

     In the MS Nail League, Sandy West earned her 150 Game award,, while Diana Myers earned her 175 game award. Sara Switzer picked up the 5-10 split.

      From Westville’s Monday Morning Ladies League, Judy <aruage picked up both the 2-7-8, and the 5-6.

   Finally, in the Lutheran League, week 12, Rob Harper was 73 over for a 258, and Stan Harvey was 40 above for a 213. Steve Skimehorn was 77 over for 268, Don Miller, a 253, 60 over, while Michael Seward was 50 over for a 192. Cal Richards shot 73 over for a 247, as Bruce Smith rolled a 235, 46 over.

    I wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving Day, and thank the good Lord for all he has given us.

    That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Nov 19th, 2015

     The Senior League was a bit slow this week, so to speak as the only high bowlers reported were Raymond Berlin who shot 75 pins over with a 212, and Ida Petty, 78 over for a 198. Oh, so close to that 200, Ida.

    Split conversions included: Ida Petty 4-7-10, Margo Johnson 5-8-10, and Pam Jeffers, the 5-7. Bob Coburn, the 5-10, Michael Seward, the 3-9-10 and Jim Thomas, the 2-7-8.

   Jim Miller was the high roller for the night for the Tuesday Nite Go Getters as he rolled a 747 series with games of 257, 244, and 266.  Charlie Tiffin’s first night back on the Go Getter league since last season seemed rewarding for him as he rolled a 601 series, including a 224. Steve Lamb shot a 229, 81 pins over, and helped him get 144 pins over his series average. Sue Camarata was 47 pins over for a 149, while husband Mike was 47 over for a 168. Harlie Huckleby rolled 42 over for a 174, while Susan Brookins seems to be on a roll, as she was 41 over for a 153. Mike Swider was 41 over for a 164, Dick Lamb and Sue Strong with both 40 over for a 169, and 191 respectively.

   Split pickups included Laura Baird with the 4-5, Dick Lamb, the 5-10, and Harlie Huckleby with the 5-10.

     Covington’s Friday Night Mixed League has Alen Arnold with a 266 (80 pins over), and a 204 and a 227 for a 697 series. He has a 184 average . Kevin Barnes shot games of 210-224-277(78 over for a 711. Taylor Barnes rolled a 194, 64 over, while Edie Bray also shot a 194, but 61 over. Katrina Edwards shot a 655 with games of 229-179-247, Jim Hensley bowled a 228, 70 over average.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston The Sunday night mixed league was on FIRE this week. It was topped off by Jeremy Lane bowling his personal best 791 series with games of 268-269-254. That was followed by Doug Wagoner, 766 with games of 267-242-257 and  then Geoffery Berlin threw in a 277- 673 series. To top that off Helen Taflinger fired a 182 games to go with her 141 average.  The Will Bruen’s men on Thursday saw Tony Gress bowling a 718 series with a 266 game.
Fast Lanes will be having a doubles 7-8-9 pin tournament starting at 7:00 on WEDNESDAY NIGHT before THANKSGIVING then on SATURDAY NIGHT November 28 there will be a 9 pin tournament. Grab you a partner and test your skills. Start time is 7:00.

    The last contingent of Seniors bowled in the State Senior Tournament in Freeport, Il this past weekend, so they are just waiting for the final tally.

     Please remember, if you are hosting a local tourney, please let me know a couple of weeks in advance, and then send me the final results right after the tourney ends, so I can publish the results in the paper.

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Nov 12th, 2014.....Some great scores recorded.

     Last Friday’s King of the Hill results, 1^st place, Terrence Cloyd, and 2^nd place, Joe Rich. 

     Let’s start out with the Lutheran League this week, John Pendleton was 62 over for a 218, and Heather Davis shot 75 over for a 206. Jason Woodworth rolled a 774 series, including a 274, of which was 47 over average. Rolling a 697 series was Bryce Spikar, with games of 269 and 248. Parker Winland rolled 71 pins over for a 210. Devin Varner topped out with a 258, while Jimmy White was 52 over for a 199.  Darren Lamm shot two 256 games, both of which were 49 over, and helped to compose a 710 series. Dillon Turner shot 46 over for a 258 game, and a 688 series, while Chris Candido rolled a 692 series, and that included a 280 game, 65 over. Stan Harvey knocked out a 220 game, 47 over, and not to be left out of all the fun, was Eric Crockett, who shot 97 pins over average with a 280.

    Don’t let the bowlers in the Senior League fool you. Some of them can down right bowl.  Jack Ball led the group this week, 71 pins above for a 214. He also rolled 102 pins above his series average for a 531.  Dot McDaniel of the Hit and Miss team rolled 56 pins above for a 169, while Ed Reed shot a 233, 54 pins above.

    Split conversions included Teddy Carter with the 5-10, Jack Taylor, the 4-5-7, Greg Miller, the 4-5, and Keith Carter, the 4-9. Stan Harvey, John Ramsey, and Terry Bell, Jr., all picked up the 5-7, while Georgia Seward, knocked out the 4-7-9. Barb Smith instructed other bowlers on how to pick up their splits, when she demonstrated how easy it was to pick up, not only the 3-5-7, but also the 4-5, and the 6-7-10.

   The Tuesday Nite Go Getters roll on with some great scores as well. Ron Blagg had 40 over for a 228, while Charlotte Gouty was 76 over for a 179. Houston Key, shot 44 over for a 210, as Julie Lomax rolled 54 over for a 121. Don Miller was not only 40 pins over for a 208, but also 107 pins above for a 608 series.  Jim Miller shot a 660 series, and Russ Puzey was 44 over for a 187. Ray Rogers had 2 great games, a 233, 45 over, and a 242, 54 over. Jim Thomas finished up with a 201, 48 over.

  Those picking up splits this week were numerous, and included Harlie Huckleby with the 4-10, and the 4-5. Houston Key knocked out the 5-8-10, while Martha Elliott hit the 2-7-8. Chris Brookins hit the 5-7, Fred Fultz, the 5-7-9. Kaitlyn Hankey rolled, and knocked out 3-9-10, Michael Seward, the 3-9-10, and Georgia Seward, the 5-7. Ray Rogers imploded the 3-6-7-10.

     Covington’s Friday Night Mixed League reports Larry Anderson rolled 62 above for a 220. Jessica Barnes shot 69 over for a 200. Shooting 672, was Ron Cates, with games of 234, 268, and 170. Ted Pearman topped out with a 245, 89 over, while Steve Russell was 95 over, with a 232.  The following bowlers knocked out the following splits:  The 4-9 Dale Benedict, the 3-6-7 Beth Barnes, , and Rose Schaeffhold, the 4-6-7.

    The MS Nail salon League reports that Geneva Edwards earned her 150 award by bowling a 151. Dorothy Hesler picked up a 3-8-10 split.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston has 3 tourneys coming up this month. A 7-8-9 pin no tap this Saturday at 7 and then on November 25 they are having a DOUBLES NO TAP, at $25.00 per person. Saturday, Nov 27 is a 9 pin doubles tournament.

   League Secretaries, I encourage you to get the scores each week to me, so I can include them in this column, and here is an easy way to do that. For those of you who are using the BLS program, there is a report called Reprint of Scores.  If you print that out, saving it as a pdf file, and then send it to me, I can go thru, and glean all the scores, so I can include those scores in my weekly report.

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Nov 5th, 2015 Cloyd knocks out 300.

    Calm, cool, and collected was the demeanor of Terrence Cloyd last Friday evening at Lincoln Lanes, when he rolled a 300 game in the Friday Night Mixed League. Cloyd was also on his mark the night before in the Lutheran League, where he shot 48 pins over for a 278, and 49 over for a 279 for a 796 series.

      Congratulations to the following for placing in the 4 man tourney this past weekend this past weekend: 1^st:  Cliff Dupree, Steve Skimehorn, Lexus Skimehorn and Shawn Peterson. 2^nd: Jarvis Brown, Terrence Cloyd, Wayne Brown and Bryce Spickard. 3^rd: Tyler West, Joshua Troxtell, Terry Lutz and Ruben Villarreal. 4^th: Brandon Hamilton, Nick Lutz, Jordan Lutz and Steve Romero. 5^th: Jim Dokey, Nicole Brown, Jackie Varner and Scott Reinken.

     Fast Lanes this week saw some great scores starting with the Monday night Ladies. Debbie Jones fired a 192 with her 144 average, Wednesday saw Kellie Thilmony with a 198 . Thursday Men’s was led by Tony Gress’ 258 and Brandon Hamilton’s 669, followed by Bob Hamilton’s 663. Sunday Night Mixed was Karen Porth’s 199 and Jessica Dobkins had a 192 with a 147 average, Doug Wagoner shot a 279 and 695 series.

     Fast Lanes 7-8-9- pin doubles tournament is November 14 starting at 7 with 1st place paying $730.00. Then on Wednesday November 25 there is a 7-8-9 pin with a DJ and then on Saturday November 28 a doubles 9 pin tournament at 7:00. These are open to anyone.     

     I can tell you that many bowlers were having trouble with their shots on both the Senior League, and the Go Getters.  In the Senior League, only Harlie Huckleby shot 50 or more pins above his average with a 189.  In the split department, I guess the 4-5 combo is getting really easy to pick up. Just ask Dot McDaniel, Ed Reed, Jack Ball, and Essie Syass. Ron Candido knocked out the 5-7, Donna Berlin the 5-10, and Gary Holycross with the 3-6-7-10.

     The Tuesday Nite Go Getters’ Susan Brookins was the high bowler for the week with 55 pins over for a 163. Laura Baird, 40 over with a 172., Jan Frank, 52, for a 178, Greg Miller, and Kay Tiffin were both 44 over. Miller with a 222, and Tiffin with a 122.  Split conversions included Mac McDaniel with the 4-5-7, and Jim Miller, and Kaitlyn Hankey with the 5-7.

     The Friday Night Mixed League in Covington had  Kevin Brannin shooting a 278, 124 pins over! He also had a 163 and a 141 for a 582 series. Kevin Barnes rolled a 266, 72 over also 213 and 152 for a 631 series. Judy Gebhart picked up the 4-7-10 and Dale Benedict, the 3-7.

     Now, the 1^st report of the season for the Lutheran League, which bowls Thursday evenings at Lincoln Lanes. Bryan Lawson shot a 265, which was included in a 676 series. Ora Dumas 53 over for a 175. Gabe Garza rolled 61 over for a 230, and74 over for a 243, while Bruce Smith topped his average by 51 pins for a 238.  Chris Candido had a 267, 51 over. Jason Woodworth shot 42 over for a 267, while Misty Moore rolled 67 over for a 203.  Jared Reed, 41 over for a 254, and a 676 series, and Ruben Villereal 67 over for a 278, and a 736 series. Stan Harvey was 49 over with a 220, Jim Thomas, 66 over with a 241, and Shawn Peterson with 54 over for a 245. Bud Taylor shot a 299, and a 697 series.

    In the MS Nail Salon league, they are reporting that Frances Miller-Hauf earned her 400 series Award.

          That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Oct 29, 2015 Beware!!! Some Great bowlings scores are listed below.

       Fast Lanes is having a 9 pin doubles tournament Saturday night at 7:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 per couple.  Last week they had some big scores come in but the most impressive was seeing, a 6-7 and 4-10 split picked up in consecutive frames by  Dani Kirby on the Monday night ladies league.  On the Thursday night league Dave Gaddis had a top score of 234 and Justin Thilmoney's 659. In the youth league Devon Thomas led the way 215 and Kayla Goble had a fine 196. 

      A reminder the 7-8-9 pin tournament is November 14 at 7:00 with first place paying $630.00 to win. This is open to anyone.

      Coming back down to Danville, the Senior League’s Margo Johnson rolled 52 pins above her average for a 182. Terry Bell Jr., was 53 over for a 251. Allen Taylor shot 55 over for 211, and 54 over for a 210. He was also 112 pins over his series average. Ernie Harvey rolled 55 over for a 227, and Harlie Huckleby was also 55 over with a 186. Shooting 59 over average was Stan Harvey with a 246, while Gary Holycross was 76 over with a 243.

      Split conversions consisted of Michael Seward with the 8-9, Bob Maxwell the 4-5, Billy McDaniel the 3-9-10, and Bub Tiffin the 5-7.

     Allen Arnold, bowling in Sycamore Lanes in Covington’s Friday Night Mixed league, shot games of 267-276, and 211 for a 754 series. He was 140 pins over his series average.  The 276 game was 105 pins over average. Also bowling a 700 series was Kevin Barnes with a 714. He shot games of 243, 228, and2 243. Chad Edmiston shot a 601 series with games of 201, 231, and a 169.

    Thomas Bee picked up the 4-7-10, and Judy Gebhart the 4-5-7.

    The MS Nail Salon league is reporting that Pat Harrier picked up a 4-10 split, and Barb Dinsmore earned her300 series award. Tammie Hathaway earned her 400 series patch and her 150 game award, while Dorothy Hesler also earned her 150 game award.

    The Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville has Judy Mariage picking up the 5-6, and Laura Baird with the 3-9-10.

    The Tuesday Nite Go Getters had an active session with Greg Miller getting high honors, with a 661 series. Games included a 225, 215, and 221. Other scores in the Go Getter league included Jordyn Castle with 193, 40 over. Shooting 65 over was Susan Brookins with a 160.  52 over with a 224 was Gary Holycross. Don Miller was 111 pins over series, including two 209 games. Rolling a 176, Harl Miller shot 44 pins over, while Jim Thomas rolled 45 over for a 196, and 58 over for a 209..

     Split knockouts included Martha Elliott  with the 3-9-10, and the 5-6. Josh Wakeland knocked out the 6-9-7, Russ Puzey, the 4-7-10, and John Camarata, the 3-7.

      Think you have what it takes to be one of the top bowlers in the Danville area?  If so, Lincoln Lanes is the place for you.  Friday nights, right after the league ends at Lincoln Lanes! They are having awesome turnouts for this! $10 a person guaranteed 2 games! There are 2 different formats. If i there is 24 or less people that bowl, then after the 2 games they will take the top 12 and out of the top 12 the top 4 seeds will get first round byes. IF there is more than 24 people they will take the top 16 and everyone goes into a 16 man bracket and #1 seed will get there money back! This has been a great time for everyone that has shown up to bowl and they are getting great feedback on the formats. Come on out for lots of fun!!

     Calling all tournament directors. Want your tourney advertised? If that’s the case, just drop me a note, and we will get your info out there. It would be best if you got your info to me 3 or 4 weeks in advance of that event.  When the tourney is over, don’t forget to send the results.

        To all League Secretaries.  Think about giving your bowlers the recognition they deserve. Think of all the high games, and series they are rolling?

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

10-22-15 Hoopeston's Reid rolls 1st 700 series in career

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston is having a doubles 9 pin tournament that is open to anyone on Saturday October 31 starting at 7:00. Entry fee is $20.00 per person.
       In the past week we had some great scores from the leagues. In the men’s league it was a series of 708 by Rick Reid who has an average of 172 with games of 269-293 and 246. It was Reid’s 1^st 700 series. He was followed by Brandon Hamilton and Chad Bruens with  672& 670. Sunday night mixed was led by Doug Wagoner's  679,series and 249 game. Up next was John Lowe, 655 and Geoffery Berlin's 643. Karen Porth led the ladies with a 233,579  series. Monday ladies were led by Patty Lowes 213 and 572 series and the Wednesday ladies had Kelly Thilmoney 211, 545.         

    Fast Lanes monthly doubles tournament is November 14 with first place paying $630.00 to win. Starting time is 7:00. Call Fast Lanes and 283-6505 and reserve your spot as it is limited.

   In Go Getter action, Susan Brookins was 45 over with a 145, while Tony Dompe shot 87 pins over his series average.  Houston Key rolled 63 pins over for a 233, and Julie Lomax finished up with  a 118.

     Split conversions included Martha Elliott with the 3-9-10, and the 5-6. Josh Wakeland knocked apart the 3-8-7. Russ Puzey knocked out the 4-7-10, and John Camarata tore apart the 3-7-10.

    The Senior League reports that Stan Harvey bowled 52 pins over with a 234.  Gary Holycross bowled 50 pins over with a 217, while Shirley Lamm shot 57 pins over fora 191. Aaron Williams rolled 61 pins over with a 164, and Gerald Arnett topped out 62 pins over with a 202.

     Laura Baird and Marla Troyer both knocked out the 5-6, while Jan Frank blew apart the 6-7-9-10.

     In MS Nail Salon action we have reports that Donna Rayhel had a 209 & 200 in a 571 series.

Sue Strong shot a 210, while Judy Mentzer rolled a 192 game and 505 series. Marti Stanton had a 129, while Janet Starkey picked out a 400 series.

    Westville Lady’s League is still converting the splits.  Marilyn Tuggle with the6-7-10, Martha Hance, the 5-6-10, and Laura Baird, the 5-10.

     Do you think you have what it takes to be one of the top bowlers in the Danville area?  If so, Lincoln Lanes is the place for you.  Friday nights, right after the league ends at Lincoln Lanes! They are having awesome turnouts for this! $10 a person guaranteed 2 games! There are 2 different formats. If i there is 24 or less people that bowl, then after the 2 games they will take the top 12 and out of the top 12 the top 4 seeds will get first round byes. IF there is more than 24 people they will take the top 16 and everyone goes into a 16 man bracket and #1 seed will get there money back! This has been a great time for everyone that has shown up to bowl and they are getting great feedback on the formats. Come on out for lots of fun!!

     Calling all tournament directors. Want your tourney advertised? If that’s the case, just drop me a note, and we will try and get your info out there. It would be best if you got your info to me 3 or 4 weeks in advance of that event.  When the tourney is over, don’t forget to send the results.

        To all League Secretaries.  Think about giving your bowlers the recognition they deserve. Think of all the high games, and series they are rolling?

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Oct 15th, 2015 - Did I just foul...or not?

     What is a foul? Most of you know, but in case some one is a bit curious, that’s when your foot crosses the foul line you are bowling on, or crosses the foul line on the alley adjacent to yours.  Also, if your foot or hand touches anything on the other side of the foul line.  Take example, if you touch the wall at Lincoln lanes next to lane 20.  If you touch the wall on the other side of the foul line, it is a foul, but if you touch the wall next to the approach, it is NOT a foul.  If you touch the poles located between 10 & 11, it is a foul. Think of an imaginary line going from the foul line up the walls on either side of the bowling center.  That should give you a clearer picture.

   In Go Getter action, Susan Brookins was 45 over with a 143, while Kaitlyn Hankey shot 72 over for a 238. John Mikel rolled 56 over for a 211. Harl Miller topped his average by 42 by scoring a 168. Ray Rogers was 106 pins over his series average for a 658, and also51 pins over game average with a 238. Jim Miller shot a 279, 48 pins over, and he also shot a 300 game in Champaign this past Monday night.

   Split pickups included Don Miller with the 5-6-10 and Charlotte Gouty with the 2-7-8

      The Senior League reports that John Gebhart bowled a 228 game, 76 pins over. 79 over was Ed Reed with a 256 game.  He was also 112 pins over his series total with a 643.   Ron Candido shot 58 pins over his game average. with a 246 and was 126 pins over his series total with a 690, and Jack Ball rolled 53 over for a 193.

     Converting their spares were Aaron Williams, Michael Seward, and Meredith Stokes with the 5-7. Georgia Seward knocked out the 2-7-8, Fred Fultz, the 6-7-10, and Billy McDaniel, the 5-6-10.

     In MS Nail Salon action we have reports that Isle Durbin picked apart the 5-10.  Virginia Ferpotto shot a 401 series including a 154 game. Pam Jeffers finished with a 501 series, including games of 189, and 176.  Ann Minnette rolled games of 200 and 188, while Donna Rayhel had games of 194, 179, and 242 for a 615 series.  Janet Starkey ended up with a 160.

     Westville Ladies League has Judy Mariage picking up the 4-5, while Alicia Rouse knocked out the 5-10.

     The Friday Night Mixed League at Sycamore Lanes has Melisha Jumps picking up the 6-7-10, Bill Shoaf, 3-8-9-10, Alen Arnold, the 3-6-7-10.  High scores for the league were Tori Pearman, 122 over with a 256, and a 551 series. Roger Gossett shot 65 over for a 220, while Darrell Edwards shot a 601 series with games of 224, 196, and 181 for a 601 series.  Winding up the night was  Ro Cates, 53 over for a 218, and other games of 169, and 190 for a 577 series.

      Calling all tournament directors. Want your tourney advertised? If that’s the case, just drop me a note, and we will try and get your info out there. It would be best if you got your info to me 3 or 4 weeks in advance of that event.  When the tourney is over, don’t forget to send the results.

        To all League Secretaries.  Think about giving your bowlers the recognition they deserve. Think of all the high games, and series they are rolling?

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Oct 8th, 2015 - be Careful with the Equipment

   I try to walk in while various leagues are bowling, and have seen some disturbing things. I know people get angry and frustrated, but please, do not kick the ball return or hit the walls. That costs money for the bowling centers to repair, and who gets the bill. Most likely the leagues in raised prices.  Think about it.

   In Go Getter action, Michael Seward had the highest game with a 232. Other scores above average were Margaret Birge 43 over, with a 199, and a series of 571, 103 pins above series. Jordyn Castle was 48 over with a 197. Rick Lomax shot 53 over with a 143, while Mac McDaniel rolled a 183, 40 over. Shooting 45 over for a 161 was Harl Miller, as Rosemary Puzey topped out with a 159, 51 over. A 227 game was in store for Ray Rogers, 49 over, and Sandy West shot 49 over for a 169.  Mac McDaniel picked up the 2-5-7, while Paula Beatty knocked out the 4-7-10.

      The Senior League reports that Joe Stokes shot 52 pins over his game average with a 175. Wayne Brown rolled 71 pins over his game average, with a 267.  He also achieved a 664 series. Pam Jeffers shot 55 pins over with a 181, while Essie Syass exploded with 113 pins over her series total. Essie Syass bowled 113 pins over her series total.

 Splits included Shirley Lamm 5-10, Bill McDaniel 4-5-7, and Essie Syass with the 2-7-10. 

     In recent MS Nail Salon action, Sandy Stewart bowled a 203, Sally Reed shot a 196, Sue Strong bowled a 204, Sue Broderick picked up a 5-6-10, and Ilse Durbin picked up the 3-9-10. Betty Rowley rolled a 196 and Donna Rayhel shot a 220 and had a 542 series.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston  is having a 7-8-9 pin doubles tournament this Saturday starting at 7:00 with the 1st place prize of $550.00. Also there is a DJ for your entertainment.

   The scores last week were way up as Chad Bruens led the way with a 290 leaving a stingy 10 pin in the first frame then bowling 11 in a row to go along with scores of 170 and 245, for a 705 series. Following closely was Curt Page with a 287 and 681 series in the Thursday night men’s league. Ferdinand Construction led the way with a 2481 scratch 4 man series.

    Sunday night was led by Doug Wagoner with a 259 game and 691 series followed by BJ Morgeson's 246 and 646 series. Patty Lowe led the ladies with a 209- 597 series.

     On the Monday Night No Tap league, both Cal Richards and Mike Menges rolled 300 games.

     Westville’s Monday Morning Ladies League had the following split pickups: Judy Mariage 2-7-8, Martha Hance 3-9-10, Sandy Stephenson 5-7-9, Barb Smith, both the5-10 and 7-8, Nancy Nickle 4-5, and Alicia Rouse, the 4-5-7.

      Calling all tournament directors. Want your tourney advertised? If that’s the case, just drop me a note, and we will try and get your info out there. It would be best if you got your info to me 3 or 4 weeks in advance of that event.  When the tourney is over, don’t forget to send the results.

        To all League Secretaries.  Think about giving your bowlers the recognition they deserve. Think of all the high games, and series they are rolling? Bowlers, have you shot a good series or high game. Not here?  Encourage your league secretary to submit reports on your behalf.

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Oct 1, 2015 Two 11 in a row games...

      We had two, 11 strikes in a row games reported this week. Both bowlers are in the Go Getter’s League. Both Tony Dompe and Jim Miller achieved that goal. Miller rolled games of 187, 279, and 290 for a 756 series, 93 pins over his series average. Dompe was close behind with a 736 average, with games of 225, 278, and 233, totaling 219 pins over his series average.

     In other Go Getter action, Houston Key rolled 41 over for a 218. Also rolling a 218 was Jordyn Castle, 71 over. Steve Lamb was 88 pins over with a 232, while Rick Lomax shot a 128 game, 42 pins above. Rosemary Puzey bowled a 143 game, putting her 42 pins above. 

     Split pickups included Bill McDaniel with the5-7, and Sue Strong with the2-5-7. Linda Engle knocked out the 5-7-8.

      In Senior League action, Joe Stokes bowled 69 pins over his game average with a 191. Ernie Harvey shot 54 pins over with a 222, while Terry Bell Jr. rolled 59 pins over with a 259.  Terry also bowled a 630 series. Teddy Carter bowled a 236 and Barb Walls bowled  a 202.

    Split pickups included:  Stan Harvey, John Ramsey, Gerald Arnett and Jim Thomas all picked up the 5-7. Marvin Brandon picked up the 7-8 and Bill McDaniel picked up the 2-7-8. Teddy Carter picked up the 3-6-9-10, while John Ramsey also picked up the 4-5-7.

    Sycamore Lanes in Covington is also submitting their report.  Dawn Hughes  180 game, with a 128 average, 63 over. Beth Barnes shot games of 186-157-192, for a 535 series. She rolled 46 over on the 192.  Roger Gossett finished with a 211 game, 63over. Linda Cates had a 551 series with games of 177-179-195. All 3 games were above her average with the highest being 46 over. Finally, Travis Edwards shot a 218 game, 50 over his average.

Split pickups: Michelle Webb 2-4-10 while Duane Schaeffhold knocked out the 5-7.

     Doug Wagner signed in this week and gave a report on what’s happening on the bowling scene up north. They are having their first 7-8-9 pin doubles tournament paying $540.00 on Saturday October 10, at 7pm. In addition to the bowling tournament, they are also having Karokee and DJ service as well. As for scores here they are. The Sunday Night Mixed League is being led by Johnny Lowe’s 736 series and 266 game followed by Doug Wagoner’s 648 and Bobby Gossett's 251 game.  The ladies are led by Karen Porth's 910 and Patty Lowe’s 566 series. Monday's Ladies is led by Patty Lowes 215 and 579 series. Wednesday night ladies is led by Shelia Levett's 205 and Mona Birch with a 527 Series. The Will Bruen’s Men's league is led by Randy Hiltz’s 267, Johnny Lowe’s 266, Chad Bruen’s 716 and Brandon Hamilton’s 700 series.

       Calling all tournament directors. Want your tourney advertised? If that’s the case, just drop me a note, and we will try and get your info out there. It would be best if you got your info to me 3 or 4 weeks in advance of that event.  When the tourney is over, don’t forget to send the results.

        To all League Secretaries.  Think about giving your bowlers the recognition they deserve. Think of all the high games, and series they are rolling?

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

September 24th, 2015

    Before we get into the high scores and good splits, I need to correct a glaring typo that I made last week.  I was talking about the Senior Tournament, being held in Freeport, Il on Oct 31-Nov 1^st, Nov 7-8^th, and Nov 14-15^th. If you are interested in bowling with a Danville contingent, you can contact Meredith Stokes during Senior League Competition on Thursday afternoons.

     I am expecting to hear from Doug Wagner from Hoopeston’s Fast Lanes. The center has several tournaments through out the year.

        Let’s get into this past week’s scores.  The Tuesday Nite Go Getters are keeping on a great track of high scoring.

    Jim Miller once again led the league with a 641 series, with games of 201, 235, and 205. Stan Harvey had a 628 series with a 253, 220, and 155.  Other high games included Ron Blagg with a 235, and 224. Michael Seward shot 99 pins over his average with a 257. He also rolled 118 pins over series average. In other action, Susan Brookins had 48 pins over with a 141. With a 188 was Jordyn Castle, 41 over average.  Melissa Castle topped her average by 45 pins with a 161 game.  Mac McDaniel rolled a 181, 50 pins over. Bub Tiffin shot 45 pins over, for a 189, while Kay Tiffin topped out with a 112, 44 over.

    Split pickups included the following: Josh Wakeland 5-10, Mac McDaniel 5-6, Dot Tiffin 5-7, Houston Key 4-8-7-10, Stan Harvey 6-7-10, Martha Elliott and Mike Camarata with the 5-7-9.    

    The Senior League, is starting its stride with some great scores. Michael Seward bowled 58 pins over his game average with a 224, and he was 103 pins over his series total.    Pam Jeffers bowled 70 pins over her game average with a 191.   Shirley Lamm bowled 54 pins over her game average with a 179, and Ron Blagg was 97 pins over his game average with a 266. Joe Stokes shot 110 pins over his series total while Stan Harvey was bowling two identical games of 204 and Ron Candido rolled a 211.    John Ramsey bowled a 212 and a 200 and Terry Bell Jr. bowled a 215.  Ed Reed bowled 201 and 221.

   Split pickups include: Judy Gebhart and John Ramsey; 5-7, Barb Smith 5-6, Sue Strong 5-10, and Jim Thomas with the 5-10 and the 2-5-7.     

    Covington’s Sycamore Lanes is reporting that Benji Brink had a 203, 48 over.  Leah Arnold shot a 225, 81 over, 198, 54 over and 181, 37 over for a 604 series. Alen Arnold rolled a 216, 11 over, Darrell Edwards with a 224, 69 over, 214, 59 over, and a 139 for a 582 series. Jessica Barnes topped out with a 190, 63 over average.

     John Gebhart picked up the 4-7-10, Michelle Webb the 6-7-10 and Rose Schaefield picked up the 5-10.    

       Would love to see even more reports from leagues, so need to hear from the league secretaries, from Bulans, Lincoln Lanes, and Hoopeston.  Please drop me an e-mail to illianabowling@gmail.com for the info I would like, or you can connect to my facebook page, and leave me a message.

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who submitted info for this week’s column. Remember, you can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Bowling Column for Sept 17, 2015

     The 2015-2016 bowling season is underway, and we seem to be starting off with a bang.

     Before we get into the high scores and good splits, let’s bring you up to date with some happenings on the local scene this past spring, as well as some happenings coming up in the next couple of months.

     Tournaments are something many of us look forward to. This past April, the Senior Tournament was held on a weekend, Saturday being held at Bulan’s Bowl, and the finals being held on Sunday at Lincoln Lanes. The winner this year actually won the tournament in 2006. It has been told to me, this is the first time a bowler has won the tournament twice. Congrats go out to Jim Thomas, of the Thursday afternoon Senior League. The State Senior Tournament is in Freeport, Il this year, and the dates are Oct 31-Nov 1, Nov 7-8. and Nov 14-15. If you would like to be scheduled with other Danville area bowlers, contact Meredith Stokes on Thursday afternoons during the Senior League competition.

     Most of you know by now, the Danville Women’s Bowling Association, and the Danville Men’s Association has merged making it one unity. USBC cards now cost the same for each gender, at $19.  One big advantage, is our youth bowlers will now be sanctioned right here in Danville, instead of Champaign.  Keep tuned to this column for upcoming tournaments through out the year.

     Let’s get into this past week’s scores.  The Tuesday Nite Go Getters started off like fire works.  Since it was the leagues first night of bowling in the new season their average from last year were used to calculate their high games for this report.

     Jim Miller was high bowler for the week with a 689 series, with games of 242, 236, and 211. Dustin Dolbee was close behind with a 246, with games of 240, and 213.  Other bowlers, 50 or more pins over average were Houston Key with a 219, 64 pins over. Jordyn Castle, Chris Brookins, and Stan Harvey were all over by 57 pins. Their games were 185, 205, and 239 in the order listed.

      Split pickups included, Harlie Huckleby with the 6-7-10, Sue Strong with the 5-10, and Jordyn Castle with the 7-9.

      In the Senior League, it was the Ladies’ afternoon to take charge. Donna Berlin bowled 51 pins over her game average. with a 168.  Judy Arnett bowled 50 pins over her average. with a 177.  Pam Jeffers shot 55 pins over her game average. with a 168,  Charlotte Gouty rolled 56 pins over her game average. with a 149, and Barb Walls shot 52 pins over with a 200.

      Splits for the week were   Sue Strong & Laura Baird, the 5-6, Joe Stokes, the 3-6-7-10, and Jim Thomas, 8-9.

       MS Nails reports that Donna Rayhel shot a 544 series where her third game was 200.

Ann Minnette also rolled a 200.

       Would love to see even more reports from leagues, so need to hear from the league secretaries, from Bulans, Lincoln Lanes, Covington, and Hoopeston.  Please drop me an e-mail to illianabowling@gmail.com for the info I would like, or you can connect to my facebook page, and leave me a message.

       That’s it for this week. Thanks to all who did submit info for this week’s column. Remember, You can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

Danville Hall of Famer Passes...Feb 26, 2015

    Danville Bowling Hall of Famer Joe Elliott passed away this past Sunday, after suffering a stroke on Friday evening. Joe has bowled in Danville since at least the 60’s, had served as Secretary/Treasurer on various leagues, and also on the Board of Directors for the Danville Area Bowling Association. He most recently bowled on both the Go Getter and Senior Leagues.  Visitation is tonight from 4-7 at Sunset Funeral home, and services will be at Immanuel Lutheran church on Bowman, 10 am on Friday.

      Top scores for this week has Larry Cash shooting 300 last weekend in the singles tournament in the annex at Lincoln Lanes. Jesse Alvarez shot 290 in the same tournament.  Close, but no cigar, was the motto for Steve Skimehorn as he rolled a 299 in Mutual League action this past Tuesday.

    The Friday Night League at Sycamore Lanes in Covington, Kevin Barnes shot games of 243-191-248 for a 682 series. Darrell Edwards rolled games of 229-183-234 for a 646 series. Topping the 700 mark was Travis Edwards with 259-206-254 for a 719 series.  Aaron Howard shot 66 over for a 234, while Alen Arnold rolled games of 199-246-245 for a 690.  Splits:  Bill Shoaf 5-7, Duane Schaeffhold 3-7-10, Dawn Hughes 2-10, and Jim Hensley 4-5-7 and 5-6-10.

     In the Senior League Betty Lierman bowled a 183 game which was 58 pins over and she shot a 484 series which was 109 pins over.  Ron Candido rolled a 254, 61 pins over his game avg.  Harlie Huckleby bowled a 180 game which was 50 pins over his game average,  Stan Harvey had a 227 game which was 50 pins,  while Greg Miller shot a 638 series, 110 pins over his series average.  Split conversions included Betty Lierman 6-7-10, Aaron Williams, Jim Thomas, Allen Taylor, the 5-7, with Taylor knocking it out twice. Judy Gebhart knocked out the 3-7-10 while Ron Blagg eliminated the 2-7-8.

     Tuesday Nite Go Getter’s:  Maggie Birge, 43 over with a 209, Dustin Dolbee, 55 over with a 259., and Linda Engle 43 over with a 176 series. Joe Pascal rolled a 498, 102 pins over series average, and he also shot a189 game, 57 pins over. Gary Holycross, 49 over with a 231, Houston Key, 48 over with a 202, and John Mikel 53 over with a 203, while Charlie Tiffin shot a 193, 46 over.  Houston Key converted the 5-10 split.

       MS Nail Salon League: Pam Jeffers bowled a 204, while Donna Rayhel shot a 202.

Sue strong also rolled a 201 and a 202 as part of a 650 series, as Connie Williams bowled a 506 series. Judy Mentzer and Pat Dokey both picked up the 5-7 split.

      Westville’s Monday Morning Ladies League had Wilma Pollman picking up the 6-7-10.

   You can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

Sirrat rolls another 300!! February 19th, 2015

   

      The last we heard, is that Association officials will be coming to the lanes and allowing bowlers to cast their votes for the members of the new board, which will be merged with both the men and women’s association. Only members in sanctioned leagues will be allowed to cast a ballot.

      Kyle Sirrat is at the top of his game, as he rolled his third 300 game in the last 3 weeks. He bowled his last one during Mutual League play on Tuesday night.

    Congrats goes out to Bobby Fauver for shooting a 297 game this past Saturday night in the MeHarry league at Lincoln Lanes.   Also, congrats to Donnie Cheesman for shooting a 770 and Derrick Hufford for shooting 804 in the Friday night mixed league. Cody Jumps with 11 in a row for 279, 135 over at Sycamore Lanes in Covington.

    The Friday Night League at Sycamore Lanes in Covington, Duane Schaeffhold bowled a 197-162-197-556 with 144 average, while Ted Pearman shot a 229, for 51 over. Brooke Hughes rolled a 132, for 54 over, while Roger Gossett knocked out a 212, for 54 over. Ron Cates had games of 188-227-176 for a 591 series. Taking care of the splits were Travis Edwards picked up the 2-4-6-10, while Lea Arnold picked up the 4-5-7.  

     In the Senior League Margo Johnson bowled a 181 game which was 54 pins over. She also bowled a 500 series which was 119 pins over her series total.  Judy Arnett shot a 186 game which was 50 pins, while Tuck Miller rolled a 212 game, 70 pins over. Houston Key knocked out a 213 game, 56 pins over, as  Bub Tiffin shot a 267 game, which was 111 pins as he bowled a 625 series, 157 pins over.

Splits:  5-7 Ernie Harvey, Greg Miller, Bub Tiffin and Tuck Miller;  6-7-10  Judy Arnett 5-6-10  Bill McDaniel: 3-5-10 John Gebhart; 5-7-8 Fred Fultz; 4-5 Bob Coburn; 5-10 Laura Baird and the 5-8-10, Pam Jeffers. 

     Tuesday Nite Go Getter’s:  Several good games this past week. Darlene Edwards was 65 over with a 180, and Steve Lamb was 64 above with games of 215, and 192. Those scores were 64 and 41 pins over respectively. Stan Harvey had a 649 series, 103 over series average, which included a 243 game. Charlie Tiffin was not only 41 pins over his game average with a 186 game, but 104 pins above his series norm. Rosemary Puzey was 46 over, while Tuck Miller had a 172, Ray Rogers, a 226, and Charlie Tiffin with a186, all 41 above. Di Summers was also 41 above with a 157. The Misfit’s team also achieved the highest team score for the season with a 913 game. This was without handicap. Split conversions were: 5-10 Keith Carter, and Gary Holycross; 5-7 Fred Fultz and Sue Strong; 4-9 Bub Tiffin, and the 2-7-8, Martha Elliott.

       MS Nail Salon League: Sue Strong bowled a 212 in a 589 series and Sharon Craft bowled a 199. Virginia Ferpotto rolled a 165 while Pam Foehrer shot a 150.;

      Westville’s Monday Morning Ladies League has had recent scores or split conversions of: Marilyn Tuggle, was 60 pins over average with a174, Barb Smith, a 162, 58 pins over, and Sandy Stephenson, 59 over with a 167. Split conversions included: 5-10 Alicia Rouse, Mary Seilhymer, and Nicole Waterman; 2-10 Judy Mariage; 3-9-10 Laura Baird; 2-7-8 Jo Ann Brooks; 5-8-10 and Alverta Maskel; Baird 2-7-10.

       Reporting from Fast Lanes in Hoopeston. City Tournament results have been posted and are a follows: Ladies Doubles, Judie Rush & Jodie Bullock 1^st, 2nd Patty Lowe & Linda Vanburke. Singles Judie Rush, All Events Jennifer Crawley, 2nd Karen Porth. Men’s Team, Silgan Containers, Dave Gaddis, Mike Dean, Steve Bruens, and Hank Longfellow. Doubles: Bob & Brandon Hamilton, 2nd Mike Edwards & Geoffery Berlin. Singles: Randy Hiltz, 2nd Doug Wagoner. All Events, Randy Hiltz, 2nd Bob Hamilton. All Events Scratch: Brandon Hamilton 2013, Doug Wagoner 1977.

    As for league play it was the Thursday afternoon ladies being led by Linda Vanburke's 224 games. Will Bruens league was led by Doug Goble's 276-680 series with a 178 average followed by Gary Toelstede, Randy Hiltz  and Bob Hamilton 257, while Brandon Hamiltons shot a 671. Sunday Night Mixed was led by Geoffery Berlins 700 series and Todd Rush's 259. Karen Porth led the ladies with a 222, 597 series.

       Fast Lanes is having a kids rock and bowl for the athletic booster club this Saturday starting at 7:00

   You can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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

West, Sirrat, and Woodworth All Shoot 300's Feb 12th, 2015

     Kevin West, Kyle Sirrat and Jason Woodworth all roll 300 games.

    The Danville Area Bowling Association says time is running out if you would like to be put on the ballot to be on the board of the Merged Association. They will take names until Friday (tomorrow). After that time a ballot will be made up and brought around to all leagues to vote. The new board will be in place March 1st with the new Association starting August 1. Contact David Winchester or Linda Chittick to be put on the ballot

      Kevin West shot his 40^th 300 game this past Sunday during the 3 person tourney held at Lincoln Lanes.  The top 5 teams were as follows: Had a GREAT turn out for the 3 man tournament. Congratulations to the following: 1st - Rick Scott, William Hopkins, and Tory Thompson / 2nd -Jerome Nelson Jr., Dan Clark and Jerome Nelson Sr. / 3rd - Brad Lankster, Dustin Dolbee and Greg Miller / 4th - Janet McMasters, Nicole Brown, and Jackie Varner / 5th - Kyle Sirratt, Kevin west and Byron Miller.

   The rest of the story, Sirrat rolled his 300 in the Mutual League. Woodworth shot his 300 in the Lutheran League at Lincoln Lanes. The same night his dad Paul Woodworth shot 11 in a row and a 740 series.

   The Men’s City Tournament recently concluded, and the results were: First Place, the Four Saltines and A Bean consisting of Ruben Villareal, Tyler West, Terry Lutz, Josh Troxtell, and Zech Connelly.  Second Place, EZ Lawncare, with Eric Zanders, Kyle Sirratt, Steve Skimehorn, Byron Miller, and Terrence Cloyd. Third place, Pavement Solutions, with Gary Oakes, Matt Simpson, Darren Van Duyn, Curt Vice, and Kevin Vehlewald. Also in the top four is the Four Righties & a Lefty.  Team consists of Ashley Nolan, Brad Lankster, Janet McMasters, Dillion Turner, and Terrence Cloyd.

    The Friday Night League at Sycamore Lanes in Covington, Jessica Barnes rolled a 205 which was 71 over Split conversions included Brooke Hughes 4-8-10, Judy Gebhart 3-6-7-10, Dawn Hughes 4-5-7, and Dale Benedict the 5-7.

     In Senior League action Ron Blagg bowled a 242 game which was 71 pins over his game average and a 623 series which was 110 pins over his series total.  Greg Miller shot a 626 series which was 107 pins over his series total.  Billy McDaniel bowled a 195 game which was 50 pins over his game average.  Terry Bell Jr. rolled a 280 game, 93 pins over his game average, and 686 series which was 125 pins over his series total.

    Splits:  Ida Petty 5-10, Ed Reed 5-6, and Meredith Stokes 2-7-10  

     Tuesday Nite Go Getter’s:  Maggie Birge rolled a 618 series, including games of 221 and 217. She was 126 pins over her series average, and 57 and 53 pins over respectively. Jon Castle 211, 59 over. Dustin Dolbee 242, 47 over, Fred Fultz 190, 56 over, Stan Harvey 247, 66 over, Houston Key 195, 41 over, Tuck Miller 177, 47 over, and Joe Pascal 177, 46 over. Split conversions: 5-6 Greg Miller, Rosemary Puzey 5-10 Sue Strong, Harl Miller 54-5-7 Maggie Birge, Jim Thomas 3-8, Irv Summers, 4-7-9 Houston Key, and 5-7 Dustin Dolbee.

       MS Nail Salon League: Sue Strong bowled a 211 for a 539 series. Sandy Cunningham bowled a 411 series. Pam Foehrer bowled a 162.

       Lot’s of action at Fast Lanes in Hoopeston. Jennifer Crawley led the ladies in city tournament action with games of 267, 267, and 199 for a 733, her 1^st 700 series.

Dusty Fields rolled a 262 while Brandon Hamilton's shot a 717 series followed up by Russell Reed’s 651 and Hank Longfellow’s 642. Sunday night mixed was led by Marvin Dobkin’s 256 game, 633 series and Doug Wagoner’s 634 set. Karen Porth led the ladies with a 217 game, 593 series while Patty Lowe had a 212.

     Fast Lanes this Saturday night at 7:00  is having a 7-8-9 pin doubles tournament. Winner's split $450.00.

   You can get all the columns by checking out Tuck’s Bowling for Fun blog at: http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com

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