Nov 7th, 2013

    The old saying goes, close, but no cigar. From the reports I have received, there were no perfect games, but there were a couple of close to that ultimate goal. Cal Richards rolled 87 pins over average to top out with a 288 and a 761 series, while J.R. Scruggs was one pin behind with a 287 and a 776 series.. That made him 65 over his game average. Both bowlers are with the Monday Nite No Tap League. In other league action, Miles Clark had a 230 (50), Albert Syass 233 (71), and Devin Heinrichs with a 219 (77). Split conversions were Larry Craft with the 3-9-10, Nancy Goodner 5-7, and Louise Cunningham, the 6-7.

     The Monday Nite League at Bulans reports that Kim Cotton rolled a 232. She has a 197 average.

     In the MS Nail League, Sue Strong rolled a 206, while Donna Rayhel picked up the 3-6-7-10, and Geneva Edwards picked up the 4-5-10.  Earlier last month, Sandy Cunningham knocked out the Big 4, 4-6-7-10.

     The Tuesday Nite Go Getters were led by Don Miller with a 246 (73) and a 622 series. There were plenty of split pickups. The more prevalent were with the 5-7, Sherry Castongue and Laura Baird. The 2-10 was picked p by both Mac McDaniel and Fred Fultz. Cheryl Rhoton kicked down the 2-4-7-10, while Ron Blagg demonstrated his ability to convert the 3-6-7-10. Dot McDaniel picked up the 2-7, while her better half, Mac McDaniel, picked up the 3-10, not once, but twice. Tuck Miller picked up the 3-7, then turned right around and converted the 4-5, as did Di Summers.  

    Also in Tuesday Nite action, the TLC league at Bulans, 2 bowlers rolled 50 or more pins over average. They included Brian Warner with a 248 (51), and Jerry Sims with a 265 (65).

    In the Thursday afternoon Senior League, Keith Carter rolled a 196 game (50), and Jack Taylor also bowled a 196 (51). In the split department, John Gebhart picked up the 6-7-10. Other conversions were Bill McDaniel 9-10, Joe Blagg 4-10, and Terry Bell, the 5-7.

    Covington’s Friday Nite League had a great nite. Gary Edmiston had a 203 (57), Chad Edmiston 205 (77), Lindy Henkelman 182 (46), Tom Gebhart with a 225 (47), Brent Durnil 178 (61), and Janet White with a 253 (78). White rolled a 610 series with games of 152-205- and 253, while Scottie Reinken rolled games of 204-258 and 258 for a 720 series. Durnil picked up the 5-7, while Linda Cates knocked out the 6-7-8-10.

   McHarry’s League tells us that Harvetta Rose had a 195 (65), and Jamis Nelson rolled a 268 (104). Jason Turner also threw a 268, with the 1st 9 frams consisting of strikes. Finally Marvin Brandon topped out with a 227 (53).

    It’s with a heavy heart that I report Shelly Henry of the Lutheran League passed away unexpectedly this past weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

   That wraps up the reports for this week. If you are a league secretary, we would love to have your league reports. Drop me an e-mail message to illianabowling@gmail.com

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