Christmas Day, Dec 25th, 2015

    Another year has passed us by, seems the older we get, the faster the years go by. For some, the more we bowl, the better we get, yet, for some of us, the more we bowl, well, the results aren’t so good.  Hoping this Christmas brings you many new toys that you can achieve that elusive 300 game.  During the last year, I bought a new bowling ball, and like any good consumer, I tried to research that ball, and even watched the videos on how that ball worked. Well, you know, the manufacturer should be charged with false advertising.  Every person rolling that ball got a strike. Yes, each and everyone. Now, when I got that ball, the results were not the same.  I am still trying to get a strike on every ball I throw, but it is simply not happening.

    I was told by a respected friend, that I am not a “traditional” writer, and that this is not really a “column”.  I guess this is more of a bowling report.   I have basically been giving as Jack Webb would say…”Just the facts.”   I believe a “column” is a bit more personal, with a bit more humor or wit.  So, saying that, please sit back and enjoy.

    Many of our leagues are taking a Christmas break and are bowling on a different schedule, thus not as many reports were submitted, so, let’s go over some rules and etiquette that makes our bowling more enjoyable. 

    First off, yes, bowling is a competitive sport, but, it is also to be an enjoyable one. We have bowlers of various ages and skills. Not everyone is a Norm Duke, Billy O’Neil.  Remember that with your team mates.  If they miss that spare or maybe even throw it in the gutter, don’t yell at them. Odds are, they are feeling bad enough.

    Another rule I ran into recently concerns pre bowling.  Remember, once you pre bowl, those scores stand. You can not show up at the bowling session, and change your mind. 

    Now, on to the bowling scores and news.

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

     In Senior bowling this past week,  Essie Syass shot 51 pins over her average for a 159 game, and 115 pins over her series average. Ron Blagg rolled a 246 game twice, 65 pins over for each game. Jim Thomas, was 58 over for a 214, while Joe Stokes, was 56 over for a 183. Ernie Harvey shot a 237, 59 over, as Keith Carter was 60 over for a 203.

     The Go-Getters report has Steve Lamb rolling 45 pins over for a 208.  Tuck Miller shot 47 over for a 176, and Ray Rogers was 43 over for a 237.  Georgia Seward topped out with a 209, 49 over while Dot Tiffin was a roll, knocking out a 189 game, and a 488, 143 pins over his series average.

     Your writer personally witnessed Joe Rich roll his 1^st 600 series on the Friday night League.

      In closing, Have a very Merry Christmas, and may the season give you many blessings. We look forward to seeing you in the coming year.

    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.