Thursday, January 31st, 2013

   4 PERFECT games in one week. If you remember, last week we reported that Kevin West had recently rolled his 32^nd perfect game. Well, 3 days after that, on Tuesday nite, January 22^nd, he rolled his 33^rd. Derrick Hufford continues to knock ‘em out by rolling his 6^th perfect game at Lincoln Lanes last Thursday evening. Also bowling a perfect game was Terry Jones in the Monday Nite No-Tappers. Most impressive however was Scottie Reinken bowling his 4th 300 game, at Sycamore Lanes in Covington during the Friday Nite league. He actually rolled 20 strikes in a row. Games were 240-300-258with a 228 average. His total series was 798. I told one of these 3 guys, they need to teach me how to do this. He said, “you just throw the ball down the lane.” Somehow, I figure there is really more to it than that.

     Sunday will be the last day left in the city tournament’s singles and double’s events. Squads at 10am and 1pm. Contact Doug Oakes, the tournament director at 217-304-4735 for more information and reservations. Don’t worry, you won’t miss the Big Game or the half time commercials. It airs at 5:30 central time.

    Attention No Tappers!!  There will be a Couple’s No Tap Tourney on February 9^th at 7:30pm at Bulans.             Price is $30 per couple.

       We already mentioned that Jones knocked out a 300 game for the Monday Nite Church No Tap league which was included in an 846 series. Sue Strong rolled a 241, which helped her achieve a 693 series. Other No Tappers 50 or more pins over average were Jimmy Scruggs with a 266 game, Joe Davis with a 244, Mike Jett, a 242, Karen Hoskins had a 230, and Richard Morgan topped out with a 212. Morgan also picked up the 5-10 split, while Finas Glenn carefully slid the 6 pin over to help knock out the 6-7-10.

       In the Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville, Judy Mariage picked up the 2-7-8 and Jo Anne Brooks lassoed the 3-9-10.

        Tuesdays are a really busy day for leagues in the Danville area. At Lincoln Lanes on Tuesday morning, the MS Nail Salon League reports that Donna Rayhel bowled a 207 for a 586 series. Sue Strong bowled 214 for a 530 series and picked up a 5 - 10 split, while Connie Krabbe and Roma Buese were bowling a 179 game each.   Gloria Pfeifer bowled a 158.

      Also on Tuesday, slow action last week with the Go Getters, as we have only Bub Tiffin picking up the 5-10 split. This actually took place on Jan 22^nd, but I will have some high scores next week, guaranteed.

           The Thursday afternoon Senior League reports that John Gebhart rolled a 224, 53 pins over average, while Bill McDaniel shot a 200 game, 52 over. Ernie Harvey exploded by rolling 69 pins over with a 247 game. In the split category, Margo Johnson knocked apart the 4-8-10, while Houston Key and Jack Taylor split apart the 5-7. Fred Fultz and Allen.Taylor both pick up the 5-10. Linda Engle snuck between the 4-5 pins, while Dot McDaniel did the same, but on the other side, the 5-6.

    One more report from the Friday Evening Mixed League was that Lindy Henkelman bowled a 224 with a 143 average for 81 pins over.

    We have a good sized report for the Friday Nite League at Lincoln Lanes, where Rob Pendleton rolled a 257, 72 pins over average while Terrence Cloyd rolled the same score. Rich McFarland shot a 258 and a 711 series, Jim Thomas a 262, and Jerrad Reed a 279, which helped him obtain a 724 series. Michelle McMasters knocked out a 246. Other high rollers bowling 50 or more pins over average are: Randy Rickgauer 245 (185), Victoria Smith 143 (93), Tashia Spillman 224 (154) Matthew Pate 233 (163), and Josie Wright with a 171 (121).

     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.

January 24, 2013

   The numbers are 32 and 3. 32 perfect games in his personal bowling career, and 3 of them while bowling in the Danville City Tournament, as recent as this past Sunday at Danville’s Bulan Bowl. Congratulations go to Kevin West, not only for his recent perfection, but also a 766 series which included of course the 300, but also games of 229 and 237.

     Speaking of the city tournament, there are still 2 weeks left. Both doubles and singles will be held this Sunday, and on Super Sunday, Feb 3^rd.  There are 2 squads each day at 10 and 1, and you can contact Doug Oakes, the tournament director at 217-304-4735 for more information and reservations.

    Attention No Tappers!!  There will be a Couple’s No Tap Tourney on February 9^th at 7:30pm at Bulans.             Price is $30 per couple.

       Some great scores have been reported in the Monday Nite Church No Tap league including Jimmy Scruggs’ 710 series, Larry Craft’s 691, while Sue Strong had a 664 and Sharon Craft rolled a 633. Jone’s high game was a 267, which was 65 pins over average, and Scruggs was 63 over with a 264. Other high rollers that shot 50 or more pins over this week were Leean Palmer with a 224 (147), Albert Syass with a 233 (169) and Steve Newell 227 (172). 3 great split conversions were made with Larry Craft picking up the 7-9, Steve Newell knocked out the 5-10, while John Nixon corralled the 8-10.

       In the Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville, Laure Baird picked up the 6-7 and Judy Mariage lassoed the 2-7-8.

        Out at Bulan’s for the Monday Nite Mixed League, Wes Watkins rolled a 199, 64 pins over his average of 135.

      Tuesdays are a really busy day for leagues in the Danville area. At Lincoln Lanes on Tuesday morning, the MS Nail Salon League reports that Donna Rayhel picked up a 4-10 split, while Dorothy Hesler bowled a 224 and Sue Strong bowled a 211 to finish with a 585 series.

      Also on Tuesday, the Go Getter’s Charlie Tiffin rolled a 201, 57 pins over average. Lisa Moudy and Tracy Smith both converted the 5-7, while Mac McDaniel went the other way and knocked out the 5-10.

      The TLC League at Bulan’s had Bill Drake rolling a 208 with a 144 average. Charlie Forshier had a 254. Jerry Kinney knocked out a 237 while carrying a 179 average. 151 average bowler Jeremy Shumate knocked out a 211 game, as Don Coan garnered a 211 game. Leslie Miller exploded the 2-7-10 split.

      The Thursday afternoon Senior League reports that Senior League newcomer Harley Huckelby bowled a 169, 52 pins over average. Ernie Harvey topped out with a 237, 64 pins over, and Sue Strong was 73 pins over average with a 233. Greg Miller picked up the 6-7, Allen Taylor, the 5-10, and Charlie Graul, the 4-7-9.

      Taking a trip east to Sycamore Lanes a couple of weeks ago, we visited the Friday Evening Mixed League, and chatted with several of the bowlers. Some great scores were reported.  Bowlers bowling 50 or more pins over average were Kevin Barnes 207 (155), Chad Edmiston 182 (124),  Missy Storckman 222 (128), and Scottie Reinken 268 (212). Reinken’s 268 was included with a 248, and a 257 for a 733 series. Thanks goes to Blake Norwell, pin technician, for giving me a behind the scenes tour of the pin mechanics.

    We have a good sized report for the Friday Nite League at Lincoln Lanes, in fact 2 week’s worth. On 1/11/13, we had 2 men roll games over 250. Rich McFarland with a 279, and Joe Cox with a 256.McFarland had a 687 series. On 1/17/13 McFarland had a 257 game with a 717 series. Terrence Cloyd rolled a 268 with a 729 series. Danny Lazzell shot a 258 to help attain a 693 series. Joe Lewis bowled a 277 and a 706 series. Jim Thomas rolled a 259, David Henderson a 266, and Josh Troxtell a 256. Other bowlers, 50 or more pins over average: Larry Richards Sr. 248 (165), Wayne Brown Sr. 243 (193), Rick Bland 236 (154), Demond Watson 199 (140), Tashia Spillman 208 (151), and 212 (152),Rob Pendelton 236 (184), Jay Davis 232 (154), Carl Robertson 204 (154), and Bud Taylor 248 (196).

     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.

January 17th, 2013

       What is the dumbest question asked in bowling?  The answer….at the end of the column.

Triple X Pro Shop is currently leading in an ongoing tournament at Bulans Bowl with a 3250. Another week remains in the team event on Sunday with squads at 10am and again at 1pm. You can contact Doug Oakes, the tournament director at 217-304-4735.

       The next two weekends are for doubles and singles, and reservations are now being taken.

       Top honors this week go to Brandon Hamilton from Hoopeston and the Fast Lanes Center. Hamilton rolled a 300 game as well as an 804 series. He was heard to say “it’s bad when I have more 800 scores than 300 games.”  If you want to know the truth, I will take either one.  Other high rollers from the Hoopeston area include Porgy Anderson, a 299, Chad Bruens with a 297, and Marvin Dobkins with a 290 game. The ladies did great as well, as Jennifer Crawley rolled both a 268 and a 265 for a 674 series, alas, only to be outdone by Karen Porth’s 685 series which included a 268 game.

       Robbie Ketcherside had a 678 series for the Monday Nite No Tap League at Lincoln Lanes, while U Pete Wiliams had a 257, 77 pins over average. Nancy Goodner topped at 214, 52 over her 214 normal, and Albert Syass, a 169 average bowler rolled a 219.

      In the MS Nail Salon League, Sharon Craft rolled a 202, and Donna Reyhel was right behind her with a 201. Cheryl Callison rolled a 209 and a 516 series, while Dorthy Hesler topped out at aq 207 with a 545 series. Sue Strong rolled a 575 series which included a 204 game.

        The Tuesday Nite Go Getters reports that Derek Darr rolled a 223, 87 pins over his 136 average, which helped him attain a 530 series. His series average is 408. Melissa Castle rolled a 178, 51 over, while Maggie Birge was 101 over her series average for a 543.  Ella Miller picked up both the 7-9, and the 5-7. Russ Puzey and Jan Frank picked up the 5-10, while Dot McDaniel roped the 3-10. Sherry Castongue corralled the 4-7-10.

        In the Monday Morning Ladies League at Westville Laura Baird knocked out the 6-7.

        The Senior League at Lincoln Lanes tells us that John Gebhart rolled a 242 game, 73 pins over average, while Terry Bell shot a 247, 52 pins over his game average. Clarence Martin bowled a 182, which is 5o pins over his average.  Allen Taylor, Greg Miller and Sue Broderick both picked up the 4-10, and Marla Troyer knocked out the 5-10. Jack Ball corralled the 4-5-7.

        The Friday Nite Evening League at Sycamore Lanes has Dale Benedict rolling a 235, which was 58 pins over his 177 average. Ted Pearman rolled games of 202-226- and 176 for 606 series. His 226 was 54 pins over average. Jon Dunavan shot games of 203-197 and 200 for an even 600 series.

     We invite your questions on bowling, it’s rules and such. Just drop us an e-mail.

      Oh, at the beginning of the column, we asked what the most stupid question in bowling was. Let’s see if we agree. My answer would be “are you going to take that?”  Of course you’re going to take that.

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

     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/  The blog has been updated.

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

January 10, 2013

We have word that former Danville resident Jim Miller rolled his 4^th 300 game of his bowling career last Thursday evening. These guys make it look so simple.

      Area bowling is now back in full swing. On the Monday Nite No Tap League Finas Glenn rolled a 677 series, which included a 241 game. Other bowlers 50 or more pins over average were Terry Jones 261 (60), Cal Richards 254 (57), Mike Jett 234 (51), and Ella Ellis with a 245 (89).

      At last Thursdays Senior League it was party time. One of the past senior bowlers, Harvey Miller was at the center and surprised with a small party for his 80^th birthday. Cake was served to everyone present.  The use of candles was considered, but was rejected because it was felt that the Danville Fire Department might be too busy to be on call. Hope you had a happy birthday Dad.  In Senior League action Allen Taylor rolled a 268, 69 pins over average, and Greg Miller topped out at 232, 57 pins above. Bob Maxwell picked up the 5-7, and Laura Baird converted the 4-5-10.

    Transporting ourselves to Sycamore Lanes in Covington, the Early Friday evening league tells us that Ron Cates rolled a 256, 66 over. Ernie Contu bowled a 214 game, 62 pins above. 154 average bowler Brian Goodwin knocked out a 216, which accounted for 62 pins over his average. Ladonna Crowder, a 109 average bowler, rolled 85 pins over her average for a game of 194. 118 average bowler Chad Edmiston rolled games of 134=174- and 183 for a 495 series.  That is 140 pins over normal. Beth Barnes picked up the 5-8-10 split, while Linda Cakes knocked out the 6-8-10.

     We have a couple of weeks to report for the Friday Nite Mixed League at Lincoln Lanes. 3 of the men rolled over 250 this report: Tyler West 250 (62), Jim Thomas 265 (66), and Doc Finch, rolled a 266 (75) game and 692 series. Matthew Pate topped out at 267 (107) while Jerrad Reed rolled both a 264 (54) and a 276 (66), which helped him roll a 784 series. Rich McFarland also rolled above 675 with a 685. Nicole Brown rolled a 235 game and a 631 series. Other bowlers that rolled 50 or more pins over average included: Megan Connelly 233 (55), Lonnie Tapscott 220 (50), Austin Adair 225 (56), and a 243 (58), Jon Cox 223 (60), James Cramer 191 (50), Rachel Pendleton 164 (63), Heather Snook 200 (54), Karen Rice 199 (62), Joe Cox 241 (57) and Teresa Cloyd a 222 (66).

      We invite your questions on bowling, it’s rules and such. Just drop us an e-mail.

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

     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.

January 3rd, 2013

Did you get that new bowling ball you wanted for Christmas, maybe a new double or triple ball bag that you were eying at the pro shop? Remember, most of the local bowling centers have open bowling where you can try that new equipment out.

     We apologize for not being here last week, but as you might guess, many leagues did not bowl on the last 2 Mondays or Tuesdays because of the holidays so they could spend time with their families. Rest assured tho, we are back, and ready to go. First off, we have the results of the Illinois State Senior Tournament held in Champaign a few weeks ago.

     Looks as if Cliff Dupree and Dorothy McFarland were the top bowlers from the Illiana area. McFarland finished 4^th in Women’s Class D Singles, 4^th in All Events, and finished 3^rd in Doubles with partner Daryl Smith.  Dupree finished 1^st in the class A for Men’s singles, and All events, and 3^rd in doubles with partner Stan Harvey.

      Other top finishers include Mixed Doubles, Class D: 5^th Jan Frank and Joe Blagg. Men’s Singles Class C: 2. Charlie Graul, Women’s All Events Class B: 6^th Darlene Edwards.  Congrats to all the top finishers, and would imagine they are looking forward to next year’s event.

      As we stated before, many leagues have not bowled the past couple of weeks, but will be getting back in full swing.  In their last bowling session, the Tuesday Nite Go Getter’s Sue Strong picked up the 5-10, Tracy Smith converted the 3-10, and Fred Fultz lassoed the 5-7-9.

     In the past couple of weeks, the Senior League has had the following activity: Fred Fultz rolled 56 pins over average for a 193 game. Gerald Arnett, 50 pins over for a 199, and Houston Key, 65 pins over for a 225. Phil Stultz out did his average by 60 pins for a 203 game. John Gebhart was 56 over for a 223, while Clara Copsy topped her average by 52 pins for a 173 game. The following seniors picked up split conversions: Jim Thomas converted the 5-9-7, Donna Berlin picked up both 5-10, and the 5-7. Ernie Harvey also picked up the 5-7. Bob Maxwell converted the 6-7, while Houston Key knocked out the 3-10. Bill McDaniel not only showed everyone how to pick up the 3-9-10 split, but also how to roll a triplicate series, where he shot 3 162 games.

   Moving over to Covington, the early Friday evening league reports that the following bowlers had 50 or more pins over their averages: Kevin Barnes 211 (153), Cliff Albea 267 (204), Ron Cates 252 (189), Chad Edmiston 168 (114), Tom Gebhart 260 (173), Gebhart also rolled a 669 series with 2 other games of 225, and a 184. Brian Goodwin 207 (153), and Art Wagoner 251 (196), while also rolling a 660 series.

. Renee Albea 192 (13 ), Linda Cates 203 (153), Ron Cates rolled a 205, 186, and 246 for a 635 series, 57 pins over series average.  Laurie Dunavan 184 (125) and Cliff Mikel 182 (120).

     In the Friday Nite League at Lincoln Lanes, Josh Troxel rolled a 257 (195), Tyler West 256 (185), Bill Phillips 279 (183), and David Henderson a 289 (205). Brandi Welsch had a 226, and Nicole Brown had both a 267 (204) and a 247. Brown also had a 706 series. Bowlers 50 or more pins over included Tashia Spillman 201 (148), and Jeremy Wright 246 (178)

     We invite your questions on bowling, it’s rules and such. Just drop us an e-mail.

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

     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/

Once again, we wish you a Happy New Year, and hope nthis is your best bowling year yet.

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