Christmas Day, Dec 25th, 2015

    Another year has passed us by, seems the older we get, the faster the years go by. For some, the more we bowl, the better we get, yet, for some of us, the more we bowl, well, the results aren’t so good.  Hoping this Christmas brings you many new toys that you can achieve that elusive 300 game.  During the last year, I bought a new bowling ball, and like any good consumer, I tried to research that ball, and even watched the videos on how that ball worked. Well, you know, the manufacturer should be charged with false advertising.  Every person rolling that ball got a strike. Yes, each and everyone. Now, when I got that ball, the results were not the same.  I am still trying to get a strike on every ball I throw, but it is simply not happening.

    I was told by a respected friend, that I am not a “traditional” writer, and that this is not really a “column”.  I guess this is more of a bowling report.   I have basically been giving as Jack Webb would say…”Just the facts.”   I believe a “column” is a bit more personal, with a bit more humor or wit.  So, saying that, please sit back and enjoy.

    Many of our leagues are taking a Christmas break and are bowling on a different schedule, thus not as many reports were submitted, so, let’s go over some rules and etiquette that makes our bowling more enjoyable. 

    First off, yes, bowling is a competitive sport, but, it is also to be an enjoyable one. We have bowlers of various ages and skills. Not everyone is a Norm Duke, Billy O’Neil.  Remember that with your team mates.  If they miss that spare or maybe even throw it in the gutter, don’t yell at them. Odds are, they are feeling bad enough.

    Another rule I ran into recently concerns pre bowling.  Remember, once you pre bowl, those scores stand. You can not show up at the bowling session, and change your mind. 

    Now, on to the bowling scores and news.

    Fast Lanes is taking reservations for it's New Years 4 game 7-8-9 tournament where you can throw out one game. There will be two person teams and $50.00 per team. Starting time is 6:30. Call Fast Lanes 283-6505 to reserve your spot.

     In Senior bowling this past week,  Essie Syass shot 51 pins over her average for a 159 game, and 115 pins over her series average. Ron Blagg rolled a 246 game twice, 65 pins over for each game. Jim Thomas, was 58 over for a 214, while Joe Stokes, was 56 over for a 183. Ernie Harvey shot a 237, 59 over, as Keith Carter was 60 over for a 203.

     The Go-Getters report has Steve Lamb rolling 45 pins over for a 208.  Tuck Miller shot 47 over for a 176, and Ray Rogers was 43 over for a 237.  Georgia Seward topped out with a 209, 49 over while Dot Tiffin was a roll, knocking out a 189 game, and a 488, 143 pins over his series average.

     Your writer personally witnessed Joe Rich roll his 1^st 600 series on the Friday night League.

      In closing, Have a very Merry Christmas, and may the season give you many blessings. We look forward to seeing you in the coming year.

    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.

Average Rule enforced at Lincoln Lanes 12-17-15

    Lutheran League action last Thursday evening had a Bud Taylor shooting 43 over for a 233,   while Cal Richards rolled 74 over for a 254. Bowling a 245, 53 over was Shawn Peterson, as Sue Moore was 41 over with a 173.  Michael Seward shot 43 over for a 215, and Rod Cox had a 233 game, 82 over.  Don Miller continues to bowl good, this week with a 256, 62 over. Parker Winlead, not to be left behind, shot 53 over with a 219. Steve Skimehorn was 43 over with a 234, Jolene Krout was 51 over for a 203, and Darren Lamm topped out with a 687 series. 

      Dot Tiffin was top bowler of the week in the Tuesday Nite Go Getters.  She rolled 74 pins over her average for a 189, and 143 pins above her series norm for a 488.  Steve Lamb was 45 over for a 208, Ray Rogers, 43 above for a 237. Georgia was 49 over for a 189, while Tuck Miller topped out 47 pins over for a 176.   

    The Senior League had some good bowling, with both Ernie Harvey and Ron Blagg rolling 233 games, with 57 and 53 pins over average respectively.  Georgia Seward also bowled 57 over with a 203.  Ruth Campbell topped out with a 157 game, 51 over, while Dorothy Hesler shot a 177 game, 63 over. Judy Arnett finished the day rolling 57 pins over for a 185.  Phyllis Rhutan rolled an all spare game.

    Split conversions included Suzanne Brandon with the 5-6, Essie Syass, the 5-10. Judy Gebhart and Marvin Brandon both knocked out the 5-7, while Greg Miller demonstrated out how to eliminate the 4-10. John Ramsey took care of the 4-5-7, while Teddy Carter took care of the other side of the lane with the 3-5-10.

     The MS Nail Salon League had both Janet Starkey and Sharon Craft picking up the 5-10 split. Shirley Gibson earned her 500 series award with a 522 series, while Tammy Hathaway earned  her 175 Game Award with a 177 game.

    In bowling action at Fast Lanes, Hoopeston, the Sunday Night Mixed Todd Rush shot a 248 and Karen Porth 202, Helen Taflinger had a 179 which is 45 pins over average.
Monday Night was led by Patty Lowes 213 and Michelle Crabtrees 177.
      Talk about dedication to the sport, Jenifer Crawley who is right handed, had surgery for a torn shoulder. What does she do, but gets a ball drilled and starts bowling left handed, What dedication.
    The WIll Bruen's league was led by Doug Wagoner’s 279-722 followed by Dave Gaddis, 266 and Brandon Hamilton's 679. 

   Fast Lanes is taking reservations for it's New Years 4 game 7-8-9 tournament where you can throw out one game. Two person teams and $50.00 per team. Starting time is 6:30. Call Fast Lanes 283-6505 to reserve your spot.

     From Lincoln Lanes: I just want to clarify that all of our tournaments implement the 10 pin rule, meaning if your average is 10 pins higher than your last year's average you must take this year's average. The rules state if you do not let the tournament directors know your average is 10 pins higher and it is discovered then your whole team will have to forfeit. We didn't want to ever see this happen but unfortunately it did. Unfortunately we can not make exceptions as the rule is clear. So people, please for your team's sake, make sure you are aware of your average and notify directors if you need to use this year's average.

     Attention all tournament bowlers. Remember, it is a USBC rule that if you average increases by more than 10 pins from your previous year’s average, you must report that to the tournament director. If you do not, you could be disqualified.

    Attention all tournament directors, please let me know what your results are in each tourney or special bowling event, so we can give credit, where credit is due.  Just post it on Facebook and tag me to draw my attention to it. We want to give all bowlers their due recognition.

    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.

Dec 10, 2017 Cloyd rolls another 300

    Terrence Cloyd rolls yet another 300 game, while Dustin Dolbee falls short by 1 pin in Lutheran League action last Thursday evening. Dolbee also had games of 269, and 250 for a series of 818. Other notable action in the Lutheran League included Quintin Varner, 47 over for a 232, and Julie Richards, 52 over for a 201.  Andy Reuther shot 44 over with a 204. Shooting 49 over for a 208 was John Pendleton. Bill Reik rolled not 1, but 2, 235 games, each 46 over average.  Bruce Smith bowled 40 over for a 230, while Ron Candido topped out 40 over for a 228. Candido’s son Chris, had 43 over for a 259. Bryce Spickard was 83 over for a 268. Georgia Seward topped out with a 209, 68 over. Robin Turner was 51 over with a 234, and 42 over for a 225. Parker Winlead shot 51 above for a 214. Rolling 92 pins above for a 268, was a Janet McMasters, while Jackie Varner shot 87 over with a 289.

   The Tuesday Nite Go Getters  were no slackers, as Ray Rogers led the way with 119 pins over his series average for a 692.  He was 76 over for a 267, as well as 43 over with a 234. Ron Blagg shot 42 over with a 224, while Greg Miller also shot a 224, 47 over.  Cheryl Callison rolled 55 over for a 181, while Cheryl Evans shot a 192, 63 over.  Topping out with a 221, was Kaitlyn Hankey with a 221, and Steve Lamb was 49 over with a 210.  Harlie Huckleby rolled 41 over with a 174, and Don Miller was 55 over with a 236.  Shooting 42 above was Georgia Seward with a 191. Bub Tiffin was 44 over with a 196, and Sandy West was also 44 over with a 166. Split conversions include both Sandy West and tuck Miller with the 5-10, and Georgia Seward with the 3-6-7-10.

    The Senior League had a slow afternoon, but Georgia Seward was 78 over with a 221. In shock by rolling 66 pins over for a 189 was Meredith Stokes.  Bowlers who converted some splits in the league were Judy Gebhart with the 4-5-7, Wayne Brown, the 2-7-8, Essie Syass, the5-6, Bob Maxwell, the 4-7-8 and Michael Seward with both the 5-7, and the 4-7-9.

    The MS Nail Salon league has a couple reports stating that Donna Rayhel bowled a 23, and both Geneva Edwards and Dorothy Hesler earned their 400 Series award.

    This past week in the Monday Morning Ladies League in Westville has Alicia Rouse shooting 56 pins above average for a 186. Jo Ann Brook shot 75 pins over her game average with a 181, and 106 pins over her series average for a 424.

    Last Friday Nights King of the Hill tourney, Mike McMasters and Dante Baxter split

    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.

Dec 3rd, 2015 Three 300 games rolled this past week.

     Lincoln Lanes once again held a 3 man tourney this past Sunday, with big results. First place went to Janet McMasters, Mike McMasters, and Jarvis Brown. Mike McMasters rolled his 50th career 300 game, and averaged over 250 for each game in the 3 game series. Second place had Calvin Richards, Rex Brooks and Julie Richards. Placing third was Bryce Spickard, Kyle Sirratt, and Scott Reinken.  Lexus Skimehorn, Shawn Peterson, and Steve Skimehorn placed fourth. Also placing in fifth, was the team of Quintin Smith, Dustin Dolbee, and Mark New.

    Jerome “Poo” Nelson rolled a 300 in the Tuesday Night Mutual League. Also rolling a 300 game was Eric Crockett in Thursday night action, in the Lutheran League.  Other Lutheran League action further on down. Devin Varner rolled a 828 series in the Covington Turkey Classic.

    In last Friday’s King of the Hill competition, two bowlers tied for the royal title. Scottie Reinken and Byron Miller split

     In Senior League action, John Ramsey shot 55 over his average for a 234. Ron Blagg rolled a 246, 69 over, and Raymond Berlin bowled 55 over for a 195. Shooting a 234, Ed Reed was 53 pins above, and Phyllis Rhutan topped her game average by 61 pins to knock out a 200 even. Wayne Brown had a high game of 254, 59 over, while Allen Taylor finished 63 over with a 222.

    Split conversions included Georgia Seward with the 3-6-7-10, Barb Smith, the 4-5, and Sue Broderick, with the 5-9-10.  Stan Harvey also knocked out the 3-6-7-10, while Ernie Harvey was taking care of business, and putting the 2-5-7 to rest.. Barb Walls eliminated the 5-7, Gary Holycross the 5-10, and Martha Elliott the 3-7.

       The Tuesday Nite Go Getters had Sue Camarata rolling 57 pins over average with a 161. Rashelle Carpenter shot 47 over for a 124. 60 over with a 179, was Melissa Castle. Martha Elliott bowled 104 pins over series average for a 485. Cheryl Evans was 40 above with a 167, while shooting 48 over for a 227, was Don Miller. Jim Miller shot a 774 series, including games of 257, 258, and 259. Split conversions included Paula Beatty with the 5-10, Fred Fultz, the 2-7, Michael Seward, the 5-10, Martha Elliott, the 5-10, Sandy West, the 4-7-10, and Cheryl Evans, the 2-5-7. Russ Puzey knocked out the5-7, while Houston Key took care of the 4-7-10.

    The Lutheran League had some great scores, including Dillon Turner, 56 over for a 267. Dustin Dolbee rolled games of 235, 246, and 242, for a 723 series, while Rich McFarland rolled a 721 series. Jimmy White had 41 over with a 187. Rolling 74 over with a 192 was Justin Hart, and Bryan Lawson was 47 over for a 245. Also 47 over was Alicia Moore, for a 162. Calvin Richards rolled 60 over with a 237, while Josh Troxel shot 41 over for a 244. Finishing 44 over for a 233 was Bud Taylor.  Darren Lamm bowled a high of 255, 46 over, while Frank Blair was 70 over with a 196. Kris Billow shot 48 over for a 178, Bill Reik was 49 over with a 235, and Parker Winlead topped his average by 66 pins to get a 221 game. Devin Varner rolled 52 pins over average for a 277 game, and a 695 series, while brother Quintin shot 73 over for a 258. Jarvis Brown bowled 46 over for a very respectable 234 game.

     Rounding out the reports this week, is the MS Nail Salon League where Marti Stanton picked up the 6-4 split & Pam Jeffers picked up the 6-7-8 split. Barb Dinsmore earned her 125 game award with a 140 game and Pat Dokey earned her 400 series award. Marilyn Ruffner earned her 300 series, while Sandy Stewart earned her 175 game award.

    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.

Nov. 26, 2015

      It was a great day for some Senior League bowlers when Ron Blagg shot 74 pins over for a 247 and 61 over for a 234. He also shot 176 pins over his series average. Jack Ball was 52 over for a 197. Marvin Brandon had 55 over with a 227 game. Houston Key shot a 209 game, 57 pins over.

     Split conversions included Betty Lierman with both the 5-7, and the 5-8-10. Greg Miller knocked out the 3-10, Brandon the 5-10, Fred Fultz, the 5-6 and Donna Berlin, the 5-7.

       The Tuesday Nite Go Getters Steve Lamb was 111 pins over his series average, which included a 243 game, 87 pins over. Deb Miller, 40 over with a 145, Don Miller, 55 over with a 231. Jim Thomas shot 123 pins over his series average for a 585. He rolled games of 211 and 204. Dot Tiffin shot 50 over for a 165, while Josh Wakeland, 55 over with a 196.

    Split conversions were Martha Elliott with the 4-5-7, Fed Fultz, with the 5-10, Bub Tiffin, the 5-7, and Susan Brookins, with the2-3-5-10.

     In Covington’s Friday Night Mixed League, Travis Edwards bowled a 245-233, and 212, for a 690 series. Darrell Edwards rolled a 230, 54 over and, Beth Brannin shot a 194, 81 over while Alen Arnold was 61 over for a 250. John Gebhart picked up the 6-7-8-10 split.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston On Saturday night it's a 9 pin doubles tournament. Get your partner and come try them out. Back Paiges, 50-60 & 70's music will be playing from 8:30-12:30.
The Thursday Night Men’s League, Chad Bruens having a high game of 269, and a series total of 715. Dusty Fields had a 267 game while Randy Hiltz shot a 662 series. The Wednesday ladies were led by Kellie Thilmoney’s 223 and Patty Lowes with a 215. Sunday night was led by Doug Wagoner's 279 game and 710 series, while and Karen Porths rolled a 217. The youth league is coming with some high games this week as Devon Thomas had a 211 and Mercy Linder a 215.

    The Monday Night Mixed League at Bulans had some great scores turned ion this past week, thanks to Linda Chittick. Scores were as follows: Judy Foley 56 over for a 155, while Tyler West was 79 over for a 267 game. Also with a 267 was Evan Davis, 87 over. Rolling a 247, 83 over, was Brandon Gore. Linda Chittick had a 204 game, 78 pins over, while Luke Humblett, rolled a 257 game, 81 over pin average. Steve Cravens was 89 over with a 254, Cindy Holycross, 60 over with a 162, while Ryan Gettinger was knocking out a 553 series, 154 over his series average. Split pickups were Linda Chittick with the 4-7-10, Matt Peaslee, the 6-7-10, and Sandi Burke, with the4-7-10.

     In the MS Nail League, Sandy West earned her 150 Game award,, while Diana Myers earned her 175 game award. Sara Switzer picked up the 5-10 split.

      From Westville’s Monday Morning Ladies League, Judy <aruage picked up both the 2-7-8, and the 5-6.

   Finally, in the Lutheran League, week 12, Rob Harper was 73 over for a 258, and Stan Harvey was 40 above for a 213. Steve Skimehorn was 77 over for 268, Don Miller, a 253, 60 over, while Michael Seward was 50 over for a 192. Cal Richards shot 73 over for a 247, as Bruce Smith rolled a 235, 46 over.

    I wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving Day, and thank the good Lord for all he has given us.

    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.

Nov 19th, 2015

     The Senior League was a bit slow this week, so to speak as the only high bowlers reported were Raymond Berlin who shot 75 pins over with a 212, and Ida Petty, 78 over for a 198. Oh, so close to that 200, Ida.

    Split conversions included: Ida Petty 4-7-10, Margo Johnson 5-8-10, and Pam Jeffers, the 5-7. Bob Coburn, the 5-10, Michael Seward, the 3-9-10 and Jim Thomas, the 2-7-8.

   Jim Miller was the high roller for the night for the Tuesday Nite Go Getters as he rolled a 747 series with games of 257, 244, and 266.  Charlie Tiffin’s first night back on the Go Getter league since last season seemed rewarding for him as he rolled a 601 series, including a 224. Steve Lamb shot a 229, 81 pins over, and helped him get 144 pins over his series average. Sue Camarata was 47 pins over for a 149, while husband Mike was 47 over for a 168. Harlie Huckleby rolled 42 over for a 174, while Susan Brookins seems to be on a roll, as she was 41 over for a 153. Mike Swider was 41 over for a 164, Dick Lamb and Sue Strong with both 40 over for a 169, and 191 respectively.

   Split pickups included Laura Baird with the 4-5, Dick Lamb, the 5-10, and Harlie Huckleby with the 5-10.

     Covington’s Friday Night Mixed League has Alen Arnold with a 266 (80 pins over), and a 204 and a 227 for a 697 series. He has a 184 average . Kevin Barnes shot games of 210-224-277(78 over for a 711. Taylor Barnes rolled a 194, 64 over, while Edie Bray also shot a 194, but 61 over. Katrina Edwards shot a 655 with games of 229-179-247, Jim Hensley bowled a 228, 70 over average.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston The Sunday night mixed league was on FIRE this week. It was topped off by Jeremy Lane bowling his personal best 791 series with games of 268-269-254. That was followed by Doug Wagoner, 766 with games of 267-242-257 and  then Geoffery Berlin threw in a 277- 673 series. To top that off Helen Taflinger fired a 182 games to go with her 141 average.  The Will Bruen’s men on Thursday saw Tony Gress bowling a 718 series with a 266 game.
Fast Lanes will be having a doubles 7-8-9 pin tournament starting at 7:00 on WEDNESDAY NIGHT before THANKSGIVING then on SATURDAY NIGHT November 28 there will be a 9 pin tournament. Grab you a partner and test your skills. Start time is 7:00.

    The last contingent of Seniors bowled in the State Senior Tournament in Freeport, Il this past weekend, so they are just waiting for the final tally.

     Please remember, if you are hosting a local tourney, please let me know a couple of weeks in advance, and then send me the final results right after the tourney ends, so I can publish the results in the paper.

       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.

Nov 12th, 2014.....Some great scores recorded.

     Last Friday’s King of the Hill results, 1^st place, Terrence Cloyd, and 2^nd place, Joe Rich. 

     Let’s start out with the Lutheran League this week, John Pendleton was 62 over for a 218, and Heather Davis shot 75 over for a 206. Jason Woodworth rolled a 774 series, including a 274, of which was 47 over average. Rolling a 697 series was Bryce Spikar, with games of 269 and 248. Parker Winland rolled 71 pins over for a 210. Devin Varner topped out with a 258, while Jimmy White was 52 over for a 199.  Darren Lamm shot two 256 games, both of which were 49 over, and helped to compose a 710 series. Dillon Turner shot 46 over for a 258 game, and a 688 series, while Chris Candido rolled a 692 series, and that included a 280 game, 65 over. Stan Harvey knocked out a 220 game, 47 over, and not to be left out of all the fun, was Eric Crockett, who shot 97 pins over average with a 280.

    Don’t let the bowlers in the Senior League fool you. Some of them can down right bowl.  Jack Ball led the group this week, 71 pins above for a 214. He also rolled 102 pins above his series average for a 531.  Dot McDaniel of the Hit and Miss team rolled 56 pins above for a 169, while Ed Reed shot a 233, 54 pins above.

    Split conversions included Teddy Carter with the 5-10, Jack Taylor, the 4-5-7, Greg Miller, the 4-5, and Keith Carter, the 4-9. Stan Harvey, John Ramsey, and Terry Bell, Jr., all picked up the 5-7, while Georgia Seward, knocked out the 4-7-9. Barb Smith instructed other bowlers on how to pick up their splits, when she demonstrated how easy it was to pick up, not only the 3-5-7, but also the 4-5, and the 6-7-10.

   The Tuesday Nite Go Getters roll on with some great scores as well. Ron Blagg had 40 over for a 228, while Charlotte Gouty was 76 over for a 179. Houston Key, shot 44 over for a 210, as Julie Lomax rolled 54 over for a 121. Don Miller was not only 40 pins over for a 208, but also 107 pins above for a 608 series.  Jim Miller shot a 660 series, and Russ Puzey was 44 over for a 187. Ray Rogers had 2 great games, a 233, 45 over, and a 242, 54 over. Jim Thomas finished up with a 201, 48 over.

  Those picking up splits this week were numerous, and included Harlie Huckleby with the 4-10, and the 4-5. Houston Key knocked out the 5-8-10, while Martha Elliott hit the 2-7-8. Chris Brookins hit the 5-7, Fred Fultz, the 5-7-9. Kaitlyn Hankey rolled, and knocked out 3-9-10, Michael Seward, the 3-9-10, and Georgia Seward, the 5-7. Ray Rogers imploded the 3-6-7-10.

     Covington’s Friday Night Mixed League reports Larry Anderson rolled 62 above for a 220. Jessica Barnes shot 69 over for a 200. Shooting 672, was Ron Cates, with games of 234, 268, and 170. Ted Pearman topped out with a 245, 89 over, while Steve Russell was 95 over, with a 232.  The following bowlers knocked out the following splits:  The 4-9 Dale Benedict, the 3-6-7 Beth Barnes, , and Rose Schaeffhold, the 4-6-7.

    The MS Nail salon League reports that Geneva Edwards earned her 150 award by bowling a 151. Dorothy Hesler picked up a 3-8-10 split.

    Fast Lanes in Hoopeston has 3 tourneys coming up this month. A 7-8-9 pin no tap this Saturday at 7 and then on November 25 they are having a DOUBLES NO TAP, at $25.00 per person. Saturday, Nov 27 is a 9 pin doubles tournament.

   League Secretaries, I encourage you to get the scores each week to me, so I can include them in this column, and here is an easy way to do that. For those of you who are using the BLS program, there is a report called Reprint of Scores.  If you print that out, saving it as a pdf file, and then send it to me, I can go thru, and glean all the scores, so I can include those scores in my weekly report.

       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.