By Marlene Pizzini
"The dreaded 7-10 leave is considered almost impossible to pick up. Last season, 7,307 of them were converted into spares. Many bowlers who made the 7-10 never witnessed their own accomplishment, they turned in disgust without seeing what their ball did. Did Ryan Mapes turn or did he see his conversion of the 7-10?"
I was nearly finished with this Sunday evening when we received word that Gil Lieberg had passed away. Gil and Jean were very active at Hi-Line Lanes until 1976 when Gil retired from the railroad and they moved to Bigfork. Gil tended bar during the Mixed Doubles for many years while Jean and I worked the tournament desk. Jean was the bookkeeper at the lanes for Leo Kraft until moving.
June Erickson grabbed a $100 from the pill pot, leaving it at $265, strike $265, and YABA $262. Jackpot Gary holds his fun night of bowling every Saturday at 8.
The first weekend of the Mixed Doubles saw a top score of 1309 by Laurie Martinsen and Jim Lambert. The tourney runs for two more weekends with an entry fee of $24 per couple and a $500 first place prize. Shift times and other info are posted all over the lanes or call Gary for it and reservations at 265-5885.
Sunday, March 5, the finals of the Bud Traveling League will be held at Choteau's A & K Lanes. The time for registration has been moved back to start at 8 a.m. with bowling at 9.
Cut Bank will be hosting a Women's Invitational Hdcp. Tourney March 25 and 26. There will be four-women team event, doubles, and singles with a $10 entry fee per event and all events of $1. Last year's averages will be used with hdcp of 80 percent of 200, no limit. This is a sanctioned tourney, entry blanks may be obtained by calling me at 265-4664 or leaving word at the lanes.
Trisha Keeler scored a high of 172; Eric Lipp a 189; and Brandon Komrosky a 185 on the One on One. Kyle Fanning hit a 211, 708 4gm; Marcia Stratton a 181; Doug Ireland 189; Russell McIntosh a pair of 164s; Becky Henry 169; and Katie Austin 154. Chris McIntosh and Jason Keeler threw steady games of 213, 184, 189, 184 and 198, 202, 188, 190 respectively. Chris had a 586, 775 and Jason a 588, 778. Chris Walin had a 206, 180, 184, 169, 570, 739 and Kyle Austin shot games of 206, 236, 166, 198 for a 608, 806.
Bill Henry will celebrate a b-day this Friday the 18th. Irene Wagner and Tammy Frederick gain one the 19th; Pam Ehlert the 20th; and Ramona Gardipee the 21st.
Ryan Mapes picked the 7-10; Eva McIntosh 4-9-10; Peggy Christofferson the 6-7-10; Ed Boucher 4-6-7; Anita Powers 5-6-8; Neva Miller 5-10; Peggy Gould 4-10 and 4-5-7; Jan Henderson 6-8; and this one a 4-5.
Barbie McLeod recorded the highs for the week, a 247 and 655. Dana Seidel shot a 223, 596; Julie Hamblock 225, 587; Lana Herman 570; and Wendy Gerky 553. Debbie Swanson had a 246 and 552, if I'm not all wet, I would be willing to bet the highs of her bowling career. I am quite sure the 246 is 100 over average as well the 552 and +125. Nice going Debbie!
Andy Owens has rolled the first 300 of the season and first of his career. It was bowled Wed. night where Andy averages 182 and was the first game of his 666 series. Congrats Andy! Shawn Mariani's 701 was the high series, he also had a 665, 671 and games of 245, 240, 266. Bob Blazer shot a 269, 244, 686, 629; Don Jones 259; Mike Sherrill 245; Ron Turner 267, 679; Jim Evans 268, 659; and Kurt Gerky 267, 686; "6" shooters: Hoss Loendorf 650; Ryan Mapes 686; Mike Smith 680; Randy Randolph 660; Greg Mapes 639; Bret Preeshl 655; Bill Henry 606; Arnie Shulund 608; Bob Kinsella 632; Dave Dorr 619; Dave Wolf 614; Rodger Freier 610; Matt Kretchmer 627.
Ron Turner squeezed out one pin for the 4-game honors with his 903, the first I have listed for him. Shawn Mariani had a 902; Don Jones 812; Mike Sherrill 816; Hoss Loendorf 822; Ryan Mapes 878; Mike Smith 869; and Bob Kinsella 845.
WOMEN'S 200s, 525s, 725s: Pegi Hamaoka 209, 203, 549; Dana Seidel 223, 201, 203, 596, 799; Julie Hamblock 211, 225, 587, 777; Linda Gilkison 201, 537; Lana Herman 201, 570; Denise Brewer 208; Barb mcLeod 211, 247, 655; Cathy Brown 201, 533; Dixie Evans 2-4, 546; Marge Houser 201, 528; Debbie Swanson 246, 552; Julie Holt 205, 206, 542; Wendy Gerky 206, 553; Lynette Harada 525; Karen Evans 536.
MEN'S 225s, 575s, 750s: Bob Blazer 269, 244, 686, 629; Shawn Mariani 245, 227, 240, 266, 665, 701, 671; Don Jones 259, 816; Hoss Loendorf 235, 650, 822; Ron Turner 267, 679, 903; Ryan Mapes 236, 227, 686, 878; Mike Smith 229, 227, 680, 869; Lorin Teske 234, 784, 590; Jim Evans 268, 659; Kurt Gerky 267, 686, 588; Randy Randolph 226, 660; Greg Mapes 234, 639; Bret Preeshl 229, 655; Bill Henry 234, 606; Frank Peterson 225, 599; Brad Holland 239; Andy Owens 300, 666; Bill Dean 576; Arnie Shulund 608; Martin Kardell 779; Mike Hamilton 753; Bob Kinsella 632, 845; Minnow Mariani 583, 769; Dave Dorr 619; Larry Sapp 576; Dave Wolf 614, 586; Dusty Kline 576; Rodger Freier 610; Matt Kretchmer 627; Dewey Sloan 583; Skip Owens 592; Dave Thompson 599.
WOMEN'S CITY High team game: Baker Amusement 844; High team series: Master Sports 2440; High women's game: Barb McLeod 247; High women's series: Barb McLeod 655; Team Standings: 1. Baker Amusement; 2. Master Sports; 3. Floren's Hill County Printing; 4. Mariani Ins.; 5. Kar Klinic/Makin Waves
WEDNESDAY MEN'S CITY (10-22) High team game: Marden's Trailer Sales 1170; High team series: Marden's Trailer Sales 3167; High men's game: Andy Owens 300; High men's series: Kurt Gerky 686; Team Standings: 1. Bull Hook Bottoms; 2. Stromberg Sinclair; 3. Andy's Supper Club
THURSDAY HOUSEWIVES High team game: McLeans Grocery 680; High team series: McLeans Grocery 1814; High women's game: Marge Houser 201; High women's series: Marge Houser 528; Team Standings: 1. McLeans Grocery; 2. VR Hair Const.; 3. BNSF Diesel Shop; 4. Golden Triangle Seeds; 5. JG&P Rentals
THURSDAY MIXERS High team game: Shamrocks 882; High team series: Shade Tree Repair 2477; High women's game: Pegi Hamaoka 200; High women's series: Pegi Hamaoka 584; High men's game: Frank Christian 247; High men's series: Frank Christian 601; Team Standings: 1. PJ's Casino; 2. Pizza Hut; 3. Watson Trucking; 4. Tilleman's Appl. Service; 5. Swanson's Accounting
THURSDAY NIGHT GUYS & GALS High team game: Evans Optical 889; High team series: Evans Optical 2538; High women's game: Julie Holt, Wendy Gerky 206; High women's series: Wendy Gerky 553; High men's game: Lorin Teske 214; High men's series: Dave Thompson 599; Team standings: 1. Evans Optical; 2. Tip It; 3. PDF, Inc.; 4. Schubert Brothers; 5. Oxford Bar
