Local Bowling Report: Roman Surber inching closer to a 300 game

Roman Surber leads the way with his second 297 game of the season. Once again, he had a shot at the exclusive 300. Some bowlers never get a chance at even one in their lifetime, but two is a rarity, especially about a month apart as he just received his award for the first one being eleven-in-a-row plaque.

The question now becomes. when he will shoot the 300 that has slipped through his fingers twice. In this writer's opinion, I don't think it is too far away.

Once again Hi Line Lanes is offering bowlers a special from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 where they may come in and bowl one game and bowl the second game free by bringing in a can of food for the Havre Food Bank. It only applies to open bowling and just one can of food per visit. The special does not apply to any other special. See posted rules.

TOURNEY TRAIL: Results of the PBA was Bill O'Neill working his way up from the bottom in the stepladder to claim the title on the Cheetah oil pattern by defeating Chris Loshetter 248 to 223; then romping Jeff Roche 246 to 177; then easily defeating the tournament leader Mike Wolfe 243 to 192.

The 30th Annual Miller Masters at Sleeping Giant Lanes will be on the weekend of Jan. 12-13, with a $165 entry fee. Call for your spot.

Holiday Scratch at Mark Lanes in Browning is Saturday, Dec. 29, with an entry fee of $50. Bowling starts at 12 p.m. Call 338-4216 for more details.

The 24th Annual Budweiser Tournament at Snowy Lanes in Lewistown will run from Jan. 19 through Feb. 17. Pick up your entry blank at Hi Line Lanes .

KEGLERS: The Press 877, 2450; D. Friede 191, 515; M. Kardell 255; J. Lynnes 605. SPLITS: B. Berrith 4-10. Honor Scores: M. Kardell 255, 581 (Sr.); L. Fitzpatrick 498; K. Holt 202; D. Jones 203. 1st place is Creative Leisure, 2nd place is Independence Bank.

MONDAY MIXED STRAIGHTAWAY: E-1 Towing 686, 2563; K. Erickson 251, 895. The Elite: R. Surber 244, 237, 884; R. Mapes 235, 238, 835; J. Anderson 245, 812; D. Wolf 224, 245, 839; K. Olson 246, 248, 881; D. Seidel 222, 225; D. Kinsella 222, 843; J. Lynnes 232; N. Turner 222, 812; S. Mariani 226. 1st place Minnows Marine.

WOMEN'S CITY: Mariani Insurance 812, 2403; J. Rodgers 224, 631. SPLITS: L. Farmer 5-7; T. Wright 191, 500; S. Robinson 211; L. Harada 176; M. Beck 188; S. Friede 190; T. Lilletvedt 188, 510. 1st place is 15 West, 2nd place is Mariani Ins.

MEN'S CITY: Havre Ford 1157; Tilleman Motors 3175; M. Purkett 277; R. Mapes 713. SPLITS: B. Anderson 5-7, 4-7-10. HONOR SCORES: M. Purkett 277, 634; K. Erickson 268, 679; R. Mapes 246, 713; J. Burrington 245, 646; F. Williams 238, 635; T. Job 232; G. Peterson 227; G. Munson 225; J. Keeler 222; B. Preeshl 220, 619; S. Mariani 618; J. Shulund 602.

THURSDAY MORNING: Barkus Home Center 617, 1700; J. Rodgers 215, 559. L. ophus 177, J. Mayer 192, 518. 1st place is Raymond James.

THURSDAY MIXERS: 3 Engine 467; Duke's Accessories 1186; D. Watson 176, 489; A. Owens 217; J. McDonald 543. R. Sparks 197; L. Schmidt 193; R. Randolph 194.

HIGHS FOR THE WEEK: Dana Seidel 225; Julie Rodgers 631; Mike Purkett 277; Ryan Mapes 759.

RUDYARD – K-LINES

MONDAY MIXED: A. Mikulecky 153, 419; S. Rettig 235, 604; K-Lines 847; Columbia Grain 2414.

TUESDAY HDCP: P. McClendon 204, 552; Milk River Motors 849, 230.

WEDNESDAY WOMEN CIVIC: A. Wickum 165, 440; 100's 402, 1171.

200's, 500's and 600's: S. Rettig 235, 204,203, 585, 604; T. Hybner 204, 535; P. McClendon 200, 552; T. Langel 204, 526; F. Nelson 515; Gordon Standiford 501; R. Melby 500. SPLITS: j. Redding 5-7, 6-7; J. Fladston 3-6-7.

HIGHS FOR THE WEEK: A. Wickum 165, 440; S. Rettig 235, 604.