Grubb and West Win No Tap Tourney at Bulans

      We love announcing, then reporting on tournaments, and hope you take advantage of some of these events.

       A couple’s No-Tap tourney was held this past weekend at Bulan’s Lanes on the west side of Danville with Nick Grubb and Danielle West coming out in 1^st place. 2^nd place honors go to Ashley Martin and Kevin West. Pam Warner and Brian Warner placed 3^rd, while Robin Sims and Jerry Sims garnered 4^th. Next No-Tap tourney will be held on Saturday Nov 17^th, 7:30 pm at Bulan’s. Cost is only $30 a couple/$15 a person.

     Sharon Craft of the Monday Nite Church No Tappers had a great score of 286, 90 pins over her 190 average. She also had a 666 series as well. Finas Glenn rolled a 244, 52 pins over his game average of 192. 185 average bowler Scott Cunningham topped his average by 57 pins to achieve a 242 score. Joanie Hedlund knocked out 82 pins over her average for a 230 game. Ella Ellis topped her resent average of 148 by 53 pins for a final score of 201, while Leean Palmer rolled a 195, 51 pins over her 148 average.

      Sue Strong of the Tuesday Nite Go Getters rolled her high game of 231, with 73 pins over her 158 average, while Melissa Castle topped her 124 average by 77 pins to score a 201. Mac McDaniel picked up the 3-10 split, Rose Newell, the 4-5, and Fred Fultz the 5-7.

      Keenager team mates Laura Baird and Joe Elliott of the Senior League both rolled 50 or more pins over their averages. Baird rolled 57 pins over for a 195, while Elliott topped his average by 50 pins to garner a 171 game.

      Tia Black of the Early Friday Mixed League at Sycamore Lanes in Covington is letting us know that Tia Black rolled a 502 series, including games of 186, 168 and 148. The 186 game was 58 pins over her average. Judy Gebhart knocked out the 4-7-10 split.

     Lincoln Lane’s Friday Night Mixed League had some great score as both Evan Davis and Scott Reinken rolled a 279 game. Jerrad Reed knocked out a score f 278, Terrence Cloyd a 263, and Rich McFarland a 259. Megan Connelly had a 227 game.

      Davis rolled a 755 series, Reinken had a 729, Cloyd, 263 and McFarland a 689. Davis’ 279 was 86 pins over his average, and he also threw 52 pins over average for a 245. Ed Stone rolled a 232, 52 pins over age. Danny Lazzell had a 234 game, 59 pins above his 175 average. Connelly’s 227 game was 54 pins higher than her 173 game average. Reed was 75 pins over for his high game. 172 average bowler Jennifer Kile out did her average by 50 pins for a 222. Reinken’s 279 was 60 over average, while Cloyd knocked out 56 more pins than his 219 average.

     Please continue to send in your split conversions if they were really good.  I can use them if we have space.  Baby splits like the 3-10, 2-7, or other easy ones.  Splits like the 7-10, 4-7-10-6-7-10, and the Big Four, 4-6-7-10, we want to know about those. The USBC may not recognize those, but we will. Also, send in any triplicate scores, all spare games, and Dutch 200’s.

      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.

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.

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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.

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

DBA raises local dues, Hufford has great night.

As talked about last week, a meeting of the Danville Bowling Association was held last Wednesday night, and the main topic was the raising of local association dues. There were a couple of proposals put on the floor, both were voted upon, and the final vote was the raising of the local dues to $10, instead of the present $7. Questions were raised whether the 14-12 vote should have been two thirds instead of a majority vote. This will be looked into with the USBC. On other Association news, Darren Van Duyn was elected as the new association President, replacing Don Cheeseman, who did not seek reelection. Van Duyn’s term is 3 years.

    Derrick Hufford had a great night this past week, not letting a smashed finger, and a borrowed bowling ball deter him from rolling a 804 series, including a 290, an 267, and a final game of 247. That was the 2^nd 290 game for him in the past 2 weeks.

   In Monday nite action, Bulan’s reports that their Mixed league had a few people who rolled 50 or more pins over their averages. They are Sandi Burke, rolling 63 pins over her 161 average for a 224, Brent Honn, 74 pins over his 140 average for a 214, and Kevin Tyler, a 165 average bowler, slamming out a 215, 50 pins over.

    Going to Mid-town Danville, the Church No-Tappers were active at Lincoln Lanes. Sue Strong was leading the group with a 252 game in a 658 series. Strong also picked up the 6-7 split. Several bowlers rolled 50 or more pins over their averages. They were Strong, with the 252, 67 pins over. Steve Newell, a 183 average bowler, bowled 60 pins over, to garner a 243. Larry Craft, 59 pins over a 196 average, for a final tally of 259. Leean Palmer was 60 pins over an average of 142, for a final score of 202. Miles Clark, was also 60 pins over his 148 average for a 208. Brad Wheeler threw 52 pins over 154, for a total of 206. Essie Syass threw a 195, 71 pins over her average of 124. 120 average bowler Krystle Evans topped her average by 68 pins to get a 188, and Ella Ellis was 62 pins over 113, for her game of 175. The No Tappers are looking for a couple more teams. Drop by on a Monday night to check it out.

     In Tuesday nite action at Lincoln Lanes, The Go Getters had quite a number of bowlers going 50 or more pins over.  Joe Blagg had top honors for the nite, with a 544 series, 135 pins over his series average, which included a game of 216, 73 pins over average. Not too far behind him was Kyle McMasters, who rolled 130 pins over his series average, and rolled two 200 games, which were both 62 pins over. Tracy Smith was 58 pins over for a 215. Jon Castle shook things up a bit while bowling a 223, 73 pins over. Charlie Tiffin was 55 over for a 190, while Paula Beatty was 71 over with a 203.

     The Thursday afternoon Senior League had some good scores reported as well. Bob Maxwell shot a 209 with a 526 series and Sue Strong rolled a 554 with a190 game. John Gebhart had a 202 game with a 567 series, while Joe Blagg topped out with a207 game and a 536 series.

   As you can see, had a couple of more leagues join us this week, and maybe a couple more will be joining us here in the near future including some high scoring ones. Because of this, I am going to report more on the actual scores, and not so much the split conversions. Don’t get me wrong, some of them are really great, and if I see some big split conversions being reported, I will give them credit where credit is due. Of course, I also want to give you info on upcoming tournaments as well as their results, but I only know of them when given the information.

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.

Bowling column for Sept 20, 2012

The 2012/2013 bowling season is back in full swing, and we have many of the same teams reporting this year as we did last year, but are hoping for even more. Covington and Bulan’s, are you listening?  For info on what I am seeking from each team, please send me an e-mail at the address at the end of the column. The bowlers in your league, want, and deserve the recognition.

    You do not have to be the secretary, just submit the reports. Basically what we are looking for is as follows:  Men, bowling scores over 250, series totals over 675. Women bowlers who roll games over 225, or series over 625.  Any bowler who rolls more than 50 pins over their averages, we want to know about. Also, any odd splits. “Baby splits” do not count. We do reserve the right to change the limits to fit into column space.

   The meeting of the Danville Bowling Association was held last night, but due to deadline requirements, we will have the results of that meeting in next week’s column.

   The Senior League from Lincoln Lanes are showing the younger generation once again how it’s done. Terry Bell Jr. rolled a 645 series with games of 201, 213, & 231. Other high games of the afternoon were Joe Blagg, 219; Houston Key, 224; Stan Harvey, 220; Jim Thomas, 211; and Ed Reed, a 207 game. Dorothy Hesler, rolled a 469 series, Shirley Lamm knocked out a 183 game, while Jan Frank had a 181 game.  Marla Troyer and Donna Berlin both had a 178 game. Many of these games were 50 or more pins over their averages.

    The Tuesday nite Go Getters are reporting that Tracy Smith was 67 pins over average for a 213 game. Martha Elliott was 100 pins over her series average, Lisa Moudy topped out at 136 pins over her series average, and  Houston Keys was 68 pins over his game average, just squeaking by Smith. Monday nite Mixed League at Bulans is reporting that Greg Miller rolled a 203, 53 pins over his 150 average. Only 2 split conversions were reported, both by the same bowler, Fred Fultz. He picked up both the 4-5, and the 5-6-10. Laura Baird converted the 2-7-8 in the Tuesday Morning Ladies league at the Westville Legion.

  In the Monday Nite Church No-Tap League, we have word that two bowlers were both 50 or more pins over their average. Miles Clark was 53 pins over his 148 average for a 201, while Steve Newell was 51 over his average of 183, for a 234 game.

   Since writing this column, I have enjoyed going through the USBC rule book and finding out rules that I did not even know existed. Perhaps, you didn’t either.  Did you know that “sandbagging”, as many bowlers call it is frowned upon by the USBC. In fact, so frowned upon, it could be grounds for disciplinary action. Read very closely rule 17.

17a. Unfair Tactics

An individual can be charged with attempting to gain an unfair advantage in league or tournament play for the following reasons:

1. Directly or indirectly tampering with lanes, pins or bowling balls so they no longer meet USBC specifications.

2. Misrepresenting an average to gain a greater handicap, or qualify for a lower classification in an event.

3. Establishing an average below the player’s ability to gain an unfair advantage in handicap or classified competition.

Penalty: Loss of games, prize winnings, league removal (see Rule 115a or Rule 115c), and subject to suspension from or denial of USBC membership.

Please submit all reports before midnight on Sundays. 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.

Special Meeting to be held and Winchester rolls 300 game

Welcome back.  Hope everyone had a great summer, and are eager and ready for the 2012/2013 bowling season.  

    Before we start our weekly bowling reports from the various leagues, we have an important meeting to announce, coming up on Wednesday, Sept, 19^th at 6pm. The Danville Bowling Association will be having a meeting at Spanky’s, just east of the railroad tracks on E. Main St. The main purpose of this meeting is to allow the members of the association to voice their opinion and vote on whether or not they will raise the local association dues from $7 to $10 a year. Each year, if you are a member of the USBC, you have to either buy or renew your membership to bowl in any sanctioned league.  For the past several years, the total dues have been $17, $10 going to the national organization, and $7 to the local association. You, as a member, are encouraged to attend this meeting and voice your opinion, and cast your vote on whether your local dues should be raised by $1, $2, $3, or at all. We hope to see many of you there. Just a reminder, the Danville Bowling Association is for the men of the area. The women are covered by the WBC.

    We are once again encouraging teams from the Illiana area bowling centers to submit bowling reports. Does not have to be the team secretary, it can be a designated representative. Basically what we are looking for is as follows:  Men, bowling scores over 250, series totals over 675. Women bowlers who roll games over 225, or series over 625.  Any bowler who rolls more than 50 pins over their averages, we want to know about. Also, any odd splits. “Baby splits” do not count. We do reserve the right to change the limits to fit into column space.

   Very 1^st report would have to be the 1^st report we have had of a 300 game this year. Congrats go out to David T. Winchester.

   The Senior League from Lincoln Lanes are usually one of the first groups to start up for the year, and one of the last to finish, by bowling 35 weeks out of the year. Recent results include Terry Bell rolling a 627 series with scores of 201, 180, and 246, Aug 23. The same day, John Ramsey started with a 212 game. On Aug 30^th, Ed Reed rolled a 247, a 278, and a 204, for a 729 series. Stan Harvey rolled a high game of 236, while Bell racked up a 243. Bell was not finished yet, as on Sept 6^th, he rolled a 659 with games of 258 and 225. Recent split conversions for Senior League bowlers were, Harley Huckleby, and Charlie Graul with the 5-10. Sue Strong knocked over the 4-5, while Billy McDaniel slapped out the 3-10.

    The Tuesday nite Go Getters had their 1^st session of the new year, and Charlie Tiffin was 58 pins over his last years average. The League did have quite a few split pickups. Among them were Dick Lamb, Dot McDaniel, and Tracy Smith who all picked up the 3-10. Lamb also picked up the 3-5-10. Kevin Powell and Irv Summers converted the 5-7. Chris Brookins was able to knock out the 5-10, while Rose Newell fought off the 2-7. Husband Steve, lassoed the 6-7. Converting the 6-7-10 was Gary Holycross. 

    Monday nite Mixed League at Bulans is reporting that Greg Miller rolled a 203, 53 pins over his 150 average. Laura Baird converted the 4-7-10 in the Tuesday Morning Ladies league at the Westville Legion.

Please submit all reports before midnight on Sundays. 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.