"How many bowlers know all the rules? About as many as know the second stanza of "The Star Spangled Banner."

Mike Leinwand won a $100, Ed Boucher $10 for a 650, and Brett Antley $10 for 6 in a row, leaving Jackpot Gary's b-day pots for strike $270, pill $300, and YABA $218. Since Gary is celebrating his, he wants all February b-days to join in the fun. Show your ID and bowl for half price this Saturday night. There will also be a "Gary" look-alike contest with a $50 prize, so if you can dress like him, look like him, etc., show up at 8. He is in a partying mood, details for a Valentine's party will be here next week.

The Mixed Doubles begins Saturday, 2-13, for three weekends. Hdcp. of 80 percent of 210, averages from 98-99, if none, 21 games as of Jan. 1, 2000, or a 165 for women, 175 for men. Shift times: Saturdays 1 to 5:30, Sundays 12 noon to 9 with hour and a half bowling time. Entry fee is $24 per couple, pay ratio 1:10, with $500 guaranteed for first place. Havre Distributors, Penningtons, and Gusto Distributors are each adding $125 to the tourney. This is a sanctioned tourney so you must be a card holder of either ABC or WIBC. Reservations may be obtained by contacting Gary at 265-5885.

Chris McIntosh threw a high of 193, 541, 710, on the One on One. Katie Austin hit a 137; Russell McIntosh 190; Kyle Austin 180; and Jason Keeler 199, 546, 715. Chris Walin had a 202; Brandon Komrosky 194; Trisha Keeler 181; and Doug Ireland a 221. Kyle Fanning hit two games of 168, 2160, and finished the night with a super high game of 275 (+121) and 4gm 771.

Bantam highs were a 97, 162 by Dylan Long and Alyssa Bosch's 82, 142. Alyssa earned an 80gm award and she and Tabitha Myers were awarded 200 3gm for their 208 and 206 respectively. Hi lites for the Preps were: Seth Jensen 184, 402; Brandon Job 156, 371; Angel Grant 133, 328; and Kristi Hollingshead 123, 350. Jensen earned a 180gm; Kevin Golden a 300 3gm for his 301; Adam Michaelis a 250 3gm for his 269; Justin Trethewey a 140gm for a 143; and Ben Lowen a 350 for his 350.

Tiffany Fisher topped the Junior girls with her 125, 329 and Russell McIntosh threw a 226 (+87) and a 528 (+111) for the boys' highs. Russell earned a 220gm award and Jamie French a 160gm for a 166. Major highs were: Jason Keeler 214, 536; Doug Ireland 209, 570; and Marcia Stratton 167, 494. Brandon Komrosky put together games of 169, 187, 244 (+75) for a 611, a 104 pins over average. Nice "shooting" guys!

Don Evans will celebrate a b-day tomorrow! Cassandra Gormely gains one the 5th and Gloria Sterrett and Keith Maristuen the 6th. And then there are the co-managers, "Jackpot" Gary Hillson will be working and celebrating his this Saturday night and "short one" Jan Henderson will just be working Monday night, the 7th.

Split pickers: Eva McIntosh 3-6-7; Don Jones and Lorraine Vaughn 4-9s; June Erickson and Brian Moore 6-7-10; Jeania Stiles 5-10; Amy Preite 5-7; Cheri Linderman 5-8-10; Jerry Mellem 6-7 and 6-7-10; Kristi Kline 7-9; Christy 3-7-10.

Kari Gerky's 611 was the high series and my 233 the high game (we won't discuss the other 2). Karia had a 215; Betty Mariani 566; Julie Hamblock 565; Lynette Harada 222, 568; Donna Conway 573; Peggy Christofferson 553; and Pegi Hamaoka 213, 570.

Randy Randolph fired a 279 and Bret Preeshl has joined the 700 club with his 718, the highs for the week. Randy hit a 607 and Bret a 256. Mike Sherrill shot a 266; Mike Hamilton 255, 601, 631; Ryan Mapes 247, 244, 604, 661, 601; and Shawn Mariani 243, 248, 659, 669. "6" shooters: Ed Boucher 616; Arnie Shulund 618; Steve Osterman 603; Frank Peterson 606; Martin Kardell 610; David Briere 614; Greg Woods 631; Lorin Teske 681; Shawn Holden 625; Dave Dorr 608; Kelly Hanson 609.

The high 4-game was an 881 by Shawn Mariani. Mike Sherrill shot an 844; Mike Hamilton 856; Greg Mapes 814; Ryan Mapes 851; Arnie Shulund 829; Lorin Teske 801; and Don Jones had an 813 last week.

WOMEN'S 200s, 525s, 725s: Pegi Hamaoka 213, 202, 201, 570, 543; Betty Mariani 205, 566; Julie Hamblock 203, 565, 738; Peggi Christofferson 553; Lynette Harada 222, 568; Christy Holden 535; Susie Friede 205, 545; Karia Gerky 215, 611; Tammy Pozega 207; Wendy Gerky 533; Kristi Kline 532; Kim Evans 539; Donna Conway 204, 573; Marlene Pizzini 233, 538.

MEN'S 225s, 575s, 750s: Mike Sherrill 266, 578, 844; Randy Randolph 279, 227, 607, 777; Mike Hamilton 255, 235, 601, 856, 631; Greg Mapes 236, 236, 591, 814; Ryan Mapes 247, 244, 604, 851, 661, 601; Ed Boucher 225, 616, 799; Shawn Mariani 243, 248, 659, 881, 669; Minnow Mariani 236, 767; Arnie Shulund 234, 236, 595, 829, 618; Stephen Osterman 226, 225, 596; Frank Peterson 236, 606; Bill Henry 229; Martin Kardell 227, 610; David Briere 230, 614; Greg Woods 237, 631; Lorin Teske 227, 235, 681, 590, 801; Stephen O. 236; Skip 226; Don Jones 596, 773, (813); Ron Turner 588, 769; Shawn Holden 625; Bob Blazer 591; Dave Dorr 608; Kurt Gerky 578; Terry Grant 580; Kelly Hansen 609.

WOMEN'S CITY -- High team game: Floren's Hill County Printing 836; High team series: Floren's Hill County Printing 2377; High women's game: Lynette Harada 222; High women's series: Karla Gerky 611; Team Standings: 1. Baker Amusement; 2. Floren's Hill County Printing; 3. Master Sports; 4. Mariani Ins.; 5. 15 West

WEDNESDAY MEN'S CITY (10-22) -- High team game: Bergren Transmission 1086; High team series: Ben Franklin Store 3202; High men's game: Bret Preeshl 256; High men's series: Bret Preeshl 718; Team Standings: 1. Stromber Sinclair; 2. Bullhook Bottoms; 3. Andy's Supper Club

THURSDAY HOUSEWIVES -- High team game: VR Hair Const. 673; High team series: BNSF Diesel Shop 1833; High women's game: Marlene Pizzini 233; High women's series: Donna Conway 573; 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: Shade Tree Repair 824; High team series: Swanson's Accounting 2375; High women's game: Sylvia Hansen 188; High women's series: Diane Watson 488; High men's game: Dave Dorr 239; High men's series: Tom Swinney 628; Team Standings: 1. Watson Trucking; 2. Pizza Hut; 3. PJ's Casino; 4. Tilleman's Appliance Service; 5. Mid-Town Car Care

THURSDAY NIGHT GUYS & GALS -- High team game: Schubert Brothers 920; High team series: Schubert Brothers 2564; High women's game: Tammy Pozega 207; High women's series: Kristi Kline 532; High men's game: Lorin Teske 235; High men's series: Lorin Teske 681; Team standings: 1. Tip It; 2. Evans Optical; 3. PDF Inc.; 4. Schubert Brothers; 5. Oxford Bar

BANTAMS -- Team 1; Team 5; Team 2

PREPS -- PALS; Team 8; Team 14

JUNIORS -- Team 6; Strikers, PUNKS

MAJORS -- Happy Hookers; 3 Guys and a Hick; Team 1