Oct 29, 2015 Beware!!! Some Great bowlings scores are listed below.

       Fast Lanes is having a 9 pin doubles tournament Saturday night at 7:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 per couple.  Last week they had some big scores come in but the most impressive was seeing, a 6-7 and 4-10 split picked up in consecutive frames by  Dani Kirby on the Monday night ladies league.  On the Thursday night league Dave Gaddis had a top score of 234 and Justin Thilmoney's 659. In the youth league Devon Thomas led the way 215 and Kayla Goble had a fine 196. 

      A reminder the 7-8-9 pin tournament is November 14 at 7:00 with first place paying $630.00 to win. This is open to anyone.

      Coming back down to Danville, the Senior League’s Margo Johnson rolled 52 pins above her average for a 182. Terry Bell Jr., was 53 over for a 251. Allen Taylor shot 55 over for 211, and 54 over for a 210. He was also 112 pins over his series average. Ernie Harvey rolled 55 over for a 227, and Harlie Huckleby was also 55 over with a 186. Shooting 59 over average was Stan Harvey with a 246, while Gary Holycross was 76 over with a 243.

      Split conversions consisted of Michael Seward with the 8-9, Bob Maxwell the 4-5, Billy McDaniel the 3-9-10, and Bub Tiffin the 5-7.

     Allen Arnold, bowling in Sycamore Lanes in Covington’s Friday Night Mixed league, shot games of 267-276, and 211 for a 754 series. He was 140 pins over his series average.  The 276 game was 105 pins over average. Also bowling a 700 series was Kevin Barnes with a 714. He shot games of 243, 228, and2 243. Chad Edmiston shot a 601 series with games of 201, 231, and a 169.

    Thomas Bee picked up the 4-7-10, and Judy Gebhart the 4-5-7.

    The MS Nail Salon league is reporting that Pat Harrier picked up a 4-10 split, and Barb Dinsmore earned her300 series award. Tammie Hathaway earned her 400 series patch and her 150 game award, while Dorothy Hesler also earned her 150 game award.

    The Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville has Judy Mariage picking up the 5-6, and Laura Baird with the 3-9-10.

    The Tuesday Nite Go Getters had an active session with Greg Miller getting high honors, with a 661 series. Games included a 225, 215, and 221. Other scores in the Go Getter league included Jordyn Castle with 193, 40 over. Shooting 65 over was Susan Brookins with a 160.  52 over with a 224 was Gary Holycross. Don Miller was 111 pins over series, including two 209 games. Rolling a 176, Harl Miller shot 44 pins over, while Jim Thomas rolled 45 over for a 196, and 58 over for a 209..

     Split knockouts included Martha Elliott  with the 3-9-10, and the 5-6. Josh Wakeland knocked out the 6-9-7, Russ Puzey, the 4-7-10, and John Camarata, the 3-7.

      Think you have what it takes to be one of the top bowlers in the Danville area?  If so, Lincoln Lanes is the place for you.  Friday nights, right after the league ends at Lincoln Lanes! They are having awesome turnouts for this! $10 a person guaranteed 2 games! There are 2 different formats. If i there is 24 or less people that bowl, then after the 2 games they will take the top 12 and out of the top 12 the top 4 seeds will get first round byes. IF there is more than 24 people they will take the top 16 and everyone goes into a 16 man bracket and #1 seed will get there money back! This has been a great time for everyone that has shown up to bowl and they are getting great feedback on the formats. Come on out for lots of fun!!

     Calling all tournament directors. Want your tourney advertised? If that’s the case, just drop me a note, and we will 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?

       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.. 

10-22-15 Hoopeston's Reid rolls 1st 700 series in career

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston is having a doubles 9 pin tournament that is open to anyone on Saturday October 31 starting at 7:00. Entry fee is $20.00 per person.
       In the past week we had some great scores from the leagues. In the men’s league it was a series of 708 by Rick Reid who has an average of 172 with games of 269-293 and 246. It was Reid’s 1^st 700 series. He was followed by Brandon Hamilton and Chad Bruens with  672& 670. Sunday night mixed was led by Doug Wagoner's  679,series and 249 game. Up next was John Lowe, 655 and Geoffery Berlin's 643. Karen Porth led the ladies with a 233,579  series. Monday ladies were led by Patty Lowes 213 and 572 series and the Wednesday ladies had Kelly Thilmoney 211, 545.         

    Fast Lanes monthly doubles tournament is November 14 with first place paying $630.00 to win. Starting time is 7:00. Call Fast Lanes and 283-6505 and reserve your spot as it is limited.

   In Go Getter action, Susan Brookins was 45 over with a 145, while Tony Dompe shot 87 pins over his series average.  Houston Key rolled 63 pins over for a 233, and Julie Lomax finished up with  a 118.

     Split conversions included Martha Elliott with the 3-9-10, and the 5-6. Josh Wakeland knocked apart the 3-8-7. Russ Puzey knocked out the 4-7-10, and John Camarata tore apart the 3-7-10.

    The Senior League reports that Stan Harvey bowled 52 pins over with a 234.  Gary Holycross bowled 50 pins over with a 217, while Shirley Lamm shot 57 pins over fora 191. Aaron Williams rolled 61 pins over with a 164, and Gerald Arnett topped out 62 pins over with a 202.

     Laura Baird and Marla Troyer both knocked out the 5-6, while Jan Frank blew apart the 6-7-9-10.

     In MS Nail Salon action we have reports that Donna Rayhel had a 209 & 200 in a 571 series.

Sue Strong shot a 210, while Judy Mentzer rolled a 192 game and 505 series. Marti Stanton had a 129, while Janet Starkey picked out a 400 series.

    Westville Lady’s League is still converting the splits.  Marilyn Tuggle with the6-7-10, Martha Hance, the 5-6-10, and Laura Baird, the 5-10.

     Do you think you have what it takes to be one of the top bowlers in the Danville area?  If so, Lincoln Lanes is the place for you.  Friday nights, right after the league ends at Lincoln Lanes! They are having awesome turnouts for this! $10 a person guaranteed 2 games! There are 2 different formats. If i there is 24 or less people that bowl, then after the 2 games they will take the top 12 and out of the top 12 the top 4 seeds will get first round byes. IF there is more than 24 people they will take the top 16 and everyone goes into a 16 man bracket and #1 seed will get there money back! This has been a great time for everyone that has shown up to bowl and they are getting great feedback on the formats. Come on out for lots of fun!!

     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?

       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.. 

Oct 15th, 2015 - Did I just foul...or not?

     What is a foul? Most of you know, but in case some one is a bit curious, that’s when your foot crosses the foul line you are bowling on, or crosses the foul line on the alley adjacent to yours.  Also, if your foot or hand touches anything on the other side of the foul line.  Take example, if you touch the wall at Lincoln lanes next to lane 20.  If you touch the wall on the other side of the foul line, it is a foul, but if you touch the wall next to the approach, it is NOT a foul.  If you touch the poles located between 10 & 11, it is a foul. Think of an imaginary line going from the foul line up the walls on either side of the bowling center.  That should give you a clearer picture.

   In Go Getter action, Susan Brookins was 45 over with a 143, while Kaitlyn Hankey shot 72 over for a 238. John Mikel rolled 56 over for a 211. Harl Miller topped his average by 42 by scoring a 168. Ray Rogers was 106 pins over his series average for a 658, and also51 pins over game average with a 238. Jim Miller shot a 279, 48 pins over, and he also shot a 300 game in Champaign this past Monday night.

   Split pickups included Don Miller with the 5-6-10 and Charlotte Gouty with the 2-7-8

      The Senior League reports that John Gebhart bowled a 228 game, 76 pins over. 79 over was Ed Reed with a 256 game.  He was also 112 pins over his series total with a 643.   Ron Candido shot 58 pins over his game average. with a 246 and was 126 pins over his series total with a 690, and Jack Ball rolled 53 over for a 193.

     Converting their spares were Aaron Williams, Michael Seward, and Meredith Stokes with the 5-7. Georgia Seward knocked out the 2-7-8, Fred Fultz, the 6-7-10, and Billy McDaniel, the 5-6-10.

     In MS Nail Salon action we have reports that Isle Durbin picked apart the 5-10.  Virginia Ferpotto shot a 401 series including a 154 game. Pam Jeffers finished with a 501 series, including games of 189, and 176.  Ann Minnette rolled games of 200 and 188, while Donna Rayhel had games of 194, 179, and 242 for a 615 series.  Janet Starkey ended up with a 160.

     Westville Ladies League has Judy Mariage picking up the 4-5, while Alicia Rouse knocked out the 5-10.

     The Friday Night Mixed League at Sycamore Lanes has Melisha Jumps picking up the 6-7-10, Bill Shoaf, 3-8-9-10, Alen Arnold, the 3-6-7-10.  High scores for the league were Tori Pearman, 122 over with a 256, and a 551 series. Roger Gossett shot 65 over for a 220, while Darrell Edwards shot a 601 series with games of 224, 196, and 181 for a 601 series.  Winding up the night was  Ro Cates, 53 over for a 218, and other games of 169, and 190 for a 577 series.

      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?

       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.. 

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.. 

Oct 1, 2015 Two 11 in a row games...

      We had two, 11 strikes in a row games reported this week. Both bowlers are in the Go Getter’s League. Both Tony Dompe and Jim Miller achieved that goal. Miller rolled games of 187, 279, and 290 for a 756 series, 93 pins over his series average. Dompe was close behind with a 736 average, with games of 225, 278, and 233, totaling 219 pins over his series average.

     In other Go Getter action, Houston Key rolled 41 over for a 218. Also rolling a 218 was Jordyn Castle, 71 over. Steve Lamb was 88 pins over with a 232, while Rick Lomax shot a 128 game, 42 pins above. Rosemary Puzey bowled a 143 game, putting her 42 pins above. 

     Split pickups included Bill McDaniel with the5-7, and Sue Strong with the2-5-7. Linda Engle knocked out the 5-7-8.

      In Senior League action, Joe Stokes bowled 69 pins over his game average with a 191. Ernie Harvey shot 54 pins over with a 222, while Terry Bell Jr. rolled 59 pins over with a 259.  Terry also bowled a 630 series. Teddy Carter bowled a 236 and Barb Walls bowled  a 202.

    Split pickups included:  Stan Harvey, John Ramsey, Gerald Arnett and Jim Thomas all picked up the 5-7. Marvin Brandon picked up the 7-8 and Bill McDaniel picked up the 2-7-8. Teddy Carter picked up the 3-6-9-10, while John Ramsey also picked up the 4-5-7.

    Sycamore Lanes in Covington is also submitting their report.  Dawn Hughes  180 game, with a 128 average, 63 over. Beth Barnes shot games of 186-157-192, for a 535 series. She rolled 46 over on the 192.  Roger Gossett finished with a 211 game, 63over. Linda Cates had a 551 series with games of 177-179-195. All 3 games were above her average with the highest being 46 over. Finally, Travis Edwards shot a 218 game, 50 over his average.

Split pickups: Michelle Webb 2-4-10 while Duane Schaeffhold knocked out the 5-7.

     Doug Wagner signed in this week and gave a report on what’s happening on the bowling scene up north. They are having their first 7-8-9 pin doubles tournament paying $540.00 on Saturday October 10, at 7pm. In addition to the bowling tournament, they are also having Karokee and DJ service as well. As for scores here they are. The Sunday Night Mixed League is being led by Johnny Lowe’s 736 series and 266 game followed by Doug Wagoner’s 648 and Bobby Gossett's 251 game.  The ladies are led by Karen Porth's 910 and Patty Lowe’s 566 series. Monday's Ladies is led by Patty Lowes 215 and 579 series. Wednesday night ladies is led by Shelia Levett's 205 and Mona Birch with a 527 Series. The Will Bruen’s Men's league is led by Randy Hiltz’s 267, Johnny Lowe’s 266, Chad Bruen’s 716 and Brandon Hamilton’s 700 series.

       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?

       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..

September 24th, 2015

    Before we get into the high scores and good splits, I need to correct a glaring typo that I made last week.  I was talking about the Senior Tournament, being held in Freeport, Il on Oct 31-Nov 1^st, Nov 7-8^th, and Nov 14-15^th. If you are interested in bowling with a Danville contingent, you can contact Meredith Stokes during Senior League Competition on Thursday afternoons.

     I am expecting to hear from Doug Wagner from Hoopeston’s Fast Lanes. The center has several tournaments through out the year.

        Let’s get into this past week’s scores.  The Tuesday Nite Go Getters are keeping on a great track of high scoring.

    Jim Miller once again led the league with a 641 series, with games of 201, 235, and 205. Stan Harvey had a 628 series with a 253, 220, and 155.  Other high games included Ron Blagg with a 235, and 224. Michael Seward shot 99 pins over his average with a 257. He also rolled 118 pins over series average. In other action, Susan Brookins had 48 pins over with a 141. With a 188 was Jordyn Castle, 41 over average.  Melissa Castle topped her average by 45 pins with a 161 game.  Mac McDaniel rolled a 181, 50 pins over. Bub Tiffin shot 45 pins over, for a 189, while Kay Tiffin topped out with a 112, 44 over.

    Split pickups included the following: Josh Wakeland 5-10, Mac McDaniel 5-6, Dot Tiffin 5-7, Houston Key 4-8-7-10, Stan Harvey 6-7-10, Martha Elliott and Mike Camarata with the 5-7-9.    

    The Senior League, is starting its stride with some great scores. Michael Seward bowled 58 pins over his game average with a 224, and he was 103 pins over his series total.    Pam Jeffers bowled 70 pins over her game average with a 191.   Shirley Lamm bowled 54 pins over her game average with a 179, and Ron Blagg was 97 pins over his game average with a 266. Joe Stokes shot 110 pins over his series total while Stan Harvey was bowling two identical games of 204 and Ron Candido rolled a 211.    John Ramsey bowled a 212 and a 200 and Terry Bell Jr. bowled a 215.  Ed Reed bowled 201 and 221.

   Split pickups include: Judy Gebhart and John Ramsey; 5-7, Barb Smith 5-6, Sue Strong 5-10, and Jim Thomas with the 5-10 and the 2-5-7.     

    Covington’s Sycamore Lanes is reporting that Benji Brink had a 203, 48 over.  Leah Arnold shot a 225, 81 over, 198, 54 over and 181, 37 over for a 604 series. Alen Arnold rolled a 216, 11 over, Darrell Edwards with a 224, 69 over, 214, 59 over, and a 139 for a 582 series. Jessica Barnes topped out with a 190, 63 over average.

     John Gebhart picked up the 4-7-10, Michelle Webb the 6-7-10 and Rose Schaefield picked up the 5-10.    

       Would love to see even more reports from leagues, so need to hear from the league secretaries, from Bulans, Lincoln Lanes, and Hoopeston.  Please drop me an e-mail to illianabowling@gmail.com for the info I would like, or you can connect to my facebook page, and leave me a message.

       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..