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..