Nicole Brown Rolls 2nd 300 game

     Nicole Brown threw her 2^nd 300 game this past Sunday at Lincoln Lanes during a doubles tourney. She and her partner, Christopher Forshier placed 2^nd in the tourney. Finishing in 1^st place was Jarvis Brown and Wayne Brown Sr. Darren Van Duyn and Julie Richards placed 3^rd, Ryan Smith and Daryl Smith finished 4^th, while Joshua Troxtell and Ruben Villarreal placed in 5^th place. Next tourney at Lincoln Lanes will be on Veterans Day, Nov 11^th, with 3 person teams competing. Next Doubles is scheduled for Dec 9^th.

  Another upcoming tourney is schedule for Saturday Nov. 17^th at 12pm. At the Westville Legion Hall. It’s called a Low Game Out Sweeper.   You get to bowl 4 games, and throw your lowest score out. Only 20 entries will be taken, so call Doug Oakes now at 217-304-4735 for more information.

   We have 2 new leagues leagues reporting this week, so let’s get to it.

   The Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville is telling us that Jo Ann Brooks and Alicia Rouse both picked up the 5-10 split. Phyllis Rhutan rolled 58 pins over her 139 average for a 197 game.

    185 average bowler Kenny Smith rolled 93 pins over his average for a 278 in the Monday Nite No Tap Church League, while Nancy Goodner topped out  with a 256,  87 pins over her 169 average. Robbie Ketcherside rolled a 711 series while Scott Cunningham achieved a 677.Mike Jett also picked up the 5-10 split.  We will be listing games 50 or more pins over average slightly different in order to save space. The first number will be the high game, followed by average, then the amount of pins over. The No Tappers report the following: Kenny Smith-278 -185 -93, Robbie Ketcherside-265-188-77, John Nixon-265 153-112, Jimmy Scruggs-246-181-65, Nancy Goodner-256-169-87, Joanie Hedlund-220-136-84, Louise Cunningham-161-111-50, Essie Syass-216-146-70, and Debra Coleman-138-88-50.

      The Monday Night Mixed League at Bulan’s bowl had Linda Chittick picking up the 3-7-10 split. Sandi Burke rolled games of 236 and 237, helping to earn herself a 645 series. Her games were 66 and 67 pins respectively over her average of 170. Also 50 or more over were: Kim Cotton 223-170-53,  and Carol Keller 199-138-61. Thanks to Don Coan for submitting.

     The TLC League which bowls on Tuesday nites at Bulans is one of our new leagues reporting this and we both welcome and thank them for submitting their reports. They are telling us that Dom Martin rolled games of 268, and 239 to help him grab a 684 average. He has a 174 average. Stephen Forshier, a 173 average bowler, rolled a 237, and Jeremy Shumate garnered a 201, 63 pins over his 138 average.

      The Tuesday Nite Go Getters reported some great scores this week with the following persons with score 50 or more over: Harl Miller 222-140-82, Dick Lamb 213-143-70, Tracy Smith 210-156-54, Maggie Birge 197-140-57 and Deb Miller 172-118-54. The following splits were converted: 5-10 by Irv Summers and Melissa Castle, 3-10 Melissa Castle, 4-7-9 and 3-6-7-10 by Joe Davis.

     The Senior league reports the following bowlers achieving 50 or more pins over: Sue Strong 236-158-78, Jack Taylor 213-157-56, Judy Gebhart 201-136-65, Larry Thomas 2 games, each 201-139-62,  and Sandy West 176-118-76. Thomas was 121 pins over his series average for a 538. Split conversions for the Senior League: 4-7-10 Meredith Stokes, 4-7-9 John Ramsey, 6-7-10 Ed Reed and the 5-10, picked up by both Donna Berlin and Bob Maxwell.

    Last but not least, another new league. Welcome to the Friday Night Mixed at Lincoln Lanes. Scores reported by Jennifer Kile.  Rich McFarland had a 268 with a 723 series. He was 58 pins over his 210 average. Scott Reinken also had a 268 game, 52 pins over his 216 average, finishing with a 709 series. Brandi Welsch had games of 255 and 257 which helped her get a 723 series. Jennifer Kile had a 225 game, 56 pins over her 169 average. Others rolling 50 or more pins were: Ty Harmeson 229-176-53, and Victoria Smith 150-94-56.

     Thanks to everyone for your reports this week. Your fellow bowlers appreciate it.

      Please submit all reports before midnight on Mondays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com.

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

DBA To Hold Off On Dues Increase Oct 11, 2012

We have an update on the Danville Bowling Association dues increase. After talking with Association President Darren Van Duyn, we have found out that the dues increase vote has been put on hold until another association meeting is held near the end of the bowling season. Keep your eyes and ears open for the date of that meeting, where once again, you will be given an opportunity to have your voice heard.

     There will be a Association meeting for board members only at 4:30, tonite, at Lincoln Lanes.

     Want to enter some local tournaments? Check out the local bowling centers. I believe there are double tourneys every other week at Lincoln, King of the Hill tourneys at some of the centers as well. Maybe one of the centers can put on a no tap tourney. Might be some fun.

   The Monday Nite No-Tappers are still knocking out the high scores.  Sharon Craft rolled a 262, 62 pins over her 200 average, which helped out her 640 series. Joe Davis had a 707 series including a 255 game, which happens to be 64 pins over his 164 average. Scott Cunningham rolled 79 pins over his 175 norm for  a 254. 146 average bowler John Nixon was able to top his average by 79 pins for a 208 game. Albert Syass rolled 61 pins above his current average of 159, to garner a 220. While Louise Cunningham was rolling 74 pins over her 104 average to bowl a 178 game, James Fair was topping his 104 average by 74 pins to get a 160 game.

   Had not realized the Tuesday Morning Ladies league had change to Monday mornings, so guess we should start calling them the Monday Morning Ladies league. One of their young ladies picked up the 5-10 split.

     The Tuesday Nite Go Getters are picking up some steam as the season progresses.  Lacee Bays rolled a 175, 66 pins over her current average of 109. This allowed her to obtain a 430 series which is 103 pins over her current series average. 150 average bowler Jon Castle rolled 55 pins over his average for a 205, while Houston Keys was 56 over his 155 normal to garner a total of 211.  Irv Summers picked up the 5-7-9 split.

    Senior League bowler Greg Miller was hot again this week, when he rolled a 242. However, Linda Engle topped out for a 495 series, 114 pins over her series average. Marla Troyer rolled a 197, 60 pins over her game average. Fred Fultz was 57 pins over his game average. Joe Blagg had the high series for the week with a 629, including games of 234, 215, and a 180. Charlie Graul picked up the 4-7-9 split.

     Need to practice up for league or even casual play? Check your local bowling centers to see when they offer open bowling.

     Please submit all reports before midnight on Mondays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com.

Check out past articles at http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com/

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

Senior Tourney to be held in Champaign this Year.

The Illinois state Senior Tournament is being held right in our backyard this year. Dates are Oct 27th and 28^th, Nov 3, and 4^th, and Nov 10^th and 11^th and will be held at Western Bowl in Champaign. You must be 50 years of age or older to be eligible to participate. Just found out the reservation date closed on September 25^th, but they may take walk ins. There will be several Danville seniors bowling on the 10^th and 11^th of November.

   No official word yet on what the final outcome is of the recent local associations vote. They are looking into whether the vote to raise the local dues from $7 to $10 required either a majority or a 2/3 vote of the members present.

     Have you ever tried the sport of bowling? If not, league participation is a great way to do it. It is easy to join and a lot of fun. No EXPERIENCE is required. Can you pick up a bowling ball? If so, you are eligible.

There are leagues for all ages.  They range from age 4 and up. I know for a fact there are folks over the age of 80 bowling, so don’t tell me you are too old. We do not want to hear that you are not good enough. Believe me when I tell you that even experienced or top rollers have their bad days. Take me for example. I am NOT a high roller by any means, but a couple of weeks ago, I rolled a 98 in the senior league and came right back in the Tuesday nite Go Getters in the next week with a 91. The Hall of Shame had my name on it. You learn with practice and advice from other bowlers. I have found that most bowlers are always willing to help out when asked. Drop by one of your local bowling centers and inquire on how you can join.

   The Monday Nite No-Tappers are still tapping. 138 average bowler John Nixon had top honors for the nite rolling 85 pins over average for a 223. Jimmy Scruggs was not far behind, bowling 69 pins over his 172 average for a 241. Rolling 68 pins over an average of 115, was Lynnse Gondzur with a 183. Pam Jones topped out with a 222, 63 pins over her 159 norm, and Mike Jett hit above 200, with 58 pins over his average for a 208. Finas Glenn picked up the 5-7 split.

    The Tuesday Morning Ladies League should start giving lessons on converting splits. They are a small league, but they don’t do too badly. Laura Baird picked up the2-7-8, while Barb Smith knocked out the 4-10.

    Senior League bowler Greg Miller was the top bowler of the week of those reporting, obtaining a 634 series with games of 210, 211, and a 213. John Ramsey had a 599 with games of 201 and 200. Jim Thomas rolled a 202.  In the split department, the Wiliams family converted a couple of good ones. Michelle clipped the 4-7-9, while Aaron showed how to pick up the 5-7. Jim Thomas knocked the elusive 2-4-9-10, and Charlie Graul lassoed the5-10.

    Please submit all reports before midnight on Mondays. If you need any more info, drop me a note at illianabowling@gmail.com.

Check out past articles at http://tucksbowlingforfun.blogspot.com/

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