Local Bowling Report: It's National Learn to Bowl Month

In the 1970s, the former Montana State Women’s Bowling Association started an awards program for women bowling in the state tournaments. After the merger of the associations, that program has continued with a pin given to women who bowl in the tournament for 10 years.

The pin is designed to add a bar for every five years of participation. There are three ladies who qualified for the award this year. They are, Michele Denny, 10 years, Jackie Mayer, 25 years and Kristi Kline, 30 years. Congratulations ladies for a well deserved award.

October is National Learn to Bowl Month. Hi-Line Lanes will be running classes during that month. More information will come next week in this column.

TOURNEY TRAIL: The John Wiley Memmorial Tournament will be Oct. 4-5. There will be $3,000 in added prize money. Call 1-888-452-4176 for your spot.

The State Senior Tournament starts this weekend and runs through Oct. 19th in Thompson Falls. Call (406)827-4597 for reservations.

TIP OF THE WEEK: This is a repeat of a tip on keeping bowling balls clean and free of oil and dirt. It is necessary to keep your bowling ball free and clear of oil and dirt expecially the new reactive ones, as they absorb oil like a sponge. It is best to use a microfiber towel. After a few lines the ball should be cleaned with a cleaner (not alcohol), or resurfaced, put in a ball cleaner, or have it put in a “sweat box” to extract the oil.

Bowlers are asked to fill out their recap sheets in full when done bowling. All they have to do is copy the results off of the screen. Circle all 200 games and 500 series for women, 220 and 600 for men and write down all splits that are converted. We thank you.

SUNDAY KEGLERS: Schwan’s 951, 2668; C. Turner 185; J. Sparks 452; R. Turner 256, 628.

Other Honors: M. Hamilton 242, 225, 626; R. Surber 216, 224, 607; N. Turner 235, 227; S. Burrington 218; B. Moore 201. 1st place tie Holden’s Hot Wheels and Pizza Hut.

MONDAY MIXED STRAIGHT AWAY: Surber Boys 680, 2547; S Mariani 264; K. Surber 890 (4 games). Other Honors: J. McDonald 236, 227, 855; J Anderson 247, 832; K. Erickson 225, 834; R. Surber 215, 843; D. Linderman 224, 811; M. Hamilton 223, 237, 225, 871. 1st placae is Minnow’s Marine.

WOMEN CITY: Lucky Strike Casino 903; Mariani Insurance 2459; J. Rodgers 258, 645. Other Honors: L. Harada 206, 503; Kristi Kline 180; T. Omlie 179, F. Lohse 179. SPLITS: K. Kline 5-10; L. Farmer 2-7; L. O’leary 2-5-7 & 5-7; N. Salapich 4-5-7; K. Litzinger 4-5. 1st place is Shamrocks.

WEDNESDAY MENS CITY: Hi Line Motel 1278; Diversified 3049; S. Burrington 247; K. Hannah 230, 650. Other Honors: R. Surber 244, 635; C. Wimmer 236; J. Shulund 232; K. Surber 224, 599; J. Burrington 222; N. Turner 214, 608; S. Mariani 214; J. Anderson 212, R. Brown 212, 585; R. Mapes 589; JT Davis 576. 1st place is Oxford Bar.

THURSDAY MORNING HOUSEWIVES: Raymond James 576, 1669; J. Rodgers 218, 605. Other Honors: T. Verploegen 163, 444; J. Mayer 168, 486. 1st place is Havre Hardware.

THURSDAY MIXERS: Randolph Law Firm 368, 999; C. Petera 205, 501; R. Randolph 233, 530. Other Honors: C. Wimmer 213, 519; R. LaBuda 191; D. Watsn 192; F. Brubaker 179; S. Randolph 176, 469.

HIGHS FOR THE WEEK ARE: Julie Rodgers 258, 645; S. Mariani 264; Kyle Surber 686.