Local Bowling Report: Roman Surber wins Hi Lane Lanes Challenge

Last Saturday, 26 men and women bowlers took to the hardwoods to show their skills on the different oil patterns. When the step ladder ended, Roman Surber was the top dog for the second time in three years. The step ladder started with Surber defeating Shawn Burrington 219 to 182, then moving on to out score Terry Adolf 222 to 218. Bob Azure was the next opponent with 149 to 212, and finally the tournament leader, James LaBuda with 187 to 241. This is the third time LaBuda has been in second place. There were bowlers from Havre, Big Sandy, Sidney, Shelby, Chinook and Great Falls.

On Sunday the P.B.A. introduced their new scoring system to the world on a trial basis. The format is like match play in golf. Two bowlers square off each bowling a frame, if they both strike the match is even and they move on to the next frame throwing one more a piece. The bowler with the higher pin count would win that frame with 1-up. The game continues in that manner till a winner is determined, still only bowling 10 frames.

I hope this is only a trail basis as it could only be used for a step ladder and not a whole tournament to be fair. This is supposed to simpilfy the scoring so the average person would be able to understand bowling better. Good luck — I would prefer the system we have now.

SUNDAY KEGLERS: Surber’s Team 992; Midtown Car Care 2671; C. Holden 200, 538; K. Surber 275, 664. Other Honors: D. Tilleman 172, 509; M. Hamilton 204, 606; P. Newton 203; B. Anderson 208; M. Breum 231; S. Holden 235, 607; S. Burrington 225; J. Burrington 242, 625. Ist place is Pizza Hut.

MONDAY MIXED STRAIGHTAWAY: Hi Line Gold 694, 2468; K. Surber 256, 833; N. Turner 254, 224, 845. Other Honors: M. Howard 224, 829; C. Anderson 228; D. Person 242, 842; J. Anderson 234, 838. 1st place is Surbers.

WOMENS CITY: K & F Services 816; Mariani Insurance 2370; J. Rodgers and J. Mariani 201; J. Mariani 558. Other Honors: D. Tilleman 200, 549; K. Springer 190; J. Rodgers 201, 555; D, Malone 171. SPLITS: L. Farmer 5-10; C. French 5-7. 1st place is Shamrocks.

WEDNESDAY MENS CITY: Nalivkas 1084, 3131; A. Shulund 256, 636. Other Honors: K. Surber 256, 626; J. Anderson 234, 607; R. Mapes 222, 616; K. Woods 211; S. Burrington 211, 604; B. Cornelius 210; R. Surber 209; N. Turner 209; B. Preeshl 208; F. Peterson 208; J. Brown 204; P. Jensen 202; K. Hannah 200. 1st place is a tie Nalivkas and Tilleman Motors.

THURSDAY MORNING: Raymond James 620; Frontier L & L 1783; J. Rodgers 215, 594. Other Honors: T. Verploegen 194, 492; B. Griggs 170, 450; B. Courtnage 187; L. Ophhus 185, 501; J. Mayer 178. 1st place is Raymond James.

THURSDAY MIXERS: MP X 2 446, 1304; Dianne Watson 178, 502; E. Mullner 213, 624. Other Honors: M. Columbus 175; Doug Watson 200, 520. 1st place is Watson Trucking.

HIGHS FOR THE WEEK: Julie Rodgers 215, 594; Kyle Surber 275, 664.