What if I told you that you could be a member of a club without ever having to pay membership dues or be forced to volunteer in club sponsored initiatives. You have that in Faribault as a bowler. We know that the pandemic has given small business obstacles that have never been experienced in our lifetime. We have that currently with Bashers. It's no secret that the current economic situation is making it tough to keep the business going. Most of us only have so much discretionary spending money so it's not like we can invest $100,000 to help out. But if we can adopt the mentality that we (the bowlers of Faribault) are a club, it can go a long way to help. If you're looking for a place to go to after work for a few beers, make it Bashers. If you don't want to cook tonight, instead of going to a chain restaurant, support your club by coming out to Bashers to have dinner. There are great nightly deals and I can attest the breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays is superb. If the kids are bored, take them to the bowling alley and throw a few games. If your business is looking for a place to hold their Holiday party, put a bug in their ear about making it a bowling party. Doing small things like I have mentioned can help keep a bowling alley in Faribault. There is too much bowling tradition in this town, it's up to us to keep it going for the next generation.
Around the Leagues:
Monday Night Gutterdusters:
Fox Lake Farms had a big night as they took all seven points from first place Gillen Masonry. Brenda Probst led the way for Fox Lake Farms with a 490 scratch, 655 handicap series. Courtney Schleis chipped in with a 214 second game. Charles Kryzer hit for a 206 second game for Gillen Masonry.
Gillen Farm took five of seven points from Meadow Ridge. George Sticha hit for a 465 scratch, 645 series to pace Gillen Farm.
No Name (Come on, it's December 4th, come up with something) took five of seven points from Low Expectations. Ed Gillen had a 531 scratch, 621 handicap series to pace No Name. Noah Carlson topped Low Expectations with a 509 scratch, 629 handicap series.
Lucky Balls rolled their way to five points against Lucky Strikes. Trey Monahan 203, 224, 215 and a 642 scratch series highlighted the night for Lucky Balls with Crystal Waas chipping in with a 478 scratch, 646 series. Debbie Coe topped the Lucky Strikes with a 420 scratch, 606 series.
Monday Night Central League:
Midwest Collision faced the very feisty Bye and got 27 of 30 points for the night. Darren Duscher rolled a 240 on the way to a 509 scratch, 725 handicap series. Jason Norberg rolled a 231.
Signature shattered Tom's Pro Glass 28-2. Cory Voegele bowled a 218 and a 216 on his way to a 612 scratch, 744 handicap series. Matt Truman rolled a 279 and a 223 en route to a 695 scratch, 806 handicap series. Jamie Bauer connected for a 233 to give Tom's one of their two points of the night.
Our Place on 3rd defeated Faribowl 19-11. The Councilman Royal Ross topped Our Place with a 656 scratch, 758 series. Connor Jacobson rolled a 701 scratch, 728 series. For Faribowl, Don Clayton was the top shooter with a 724 scratch, 742 handicap series.
Tuesday Afternoon Coffee League:
Returned A's defeated the Bowling Bags 3-1. Susie Voegele topped the Returned A's with a 360 scratch, 618 handicap series.
The Happy Gals were exactly that after sweeping IBS 4-0. Pam Blow led the way for the Gals with a 486 scratch, 636 handicap series. Jean Bronnenberg also chipped in with a 497 scratch, 632 handicap series. Mary Richie topped IBS with a 451 scratch, 610 hanicap series.
Tuesday Night Mercant League:
Bashers defeated Faribowl in the in house match up 20.5-9.5. Top shooters of the night for Faribowl were Don Clayton with a 713 scratch, 725 handicap series and James Rogers with a 686 scratch, 713 handicap series. Brian Pleschcourt with a 705 scratch, 759 handicap series and Jake Pleschcourt with a 630 scratch, 738 handicap series were tops for Bashers.
Depot and Old Town Series split in their matchup 15-15. For the Depot, James Nowakczewski was the top roller with a 483 scratch, 684 series. Dan Korbel paced Old Town Tavern with a 664 scratch, 697 handicap series with Dan Langer chipping with a 677 scratch series.
Cry Baby Craig's defeated Roehrick Painting 21-9. Shane Klokonos had a big night for the victorious Craig's rolling a 667 scratch, 766 handicap series. Ed Roehrick was tops for Roehrick Painting with a 593 scratch, 713 handicap series.
Elks Lodge defeated Story Equipment 20-10. Doug Truman 556 scratch, 748 handicap series led the way for the Elks with Glen Schwartz chipping in with a 540 scratch, 717 series. Randy Tatge was top man for Story with a 582 scratch, 705 handicap series.
Mid State defeated Champion's Pro Shop 23-7. Alex Reyes-Lehrer led the way for Champion's Pro Shop with a 711 scratch, 738 handicap series.
Nomad Adventures made AP Insurance pay the premium in a 17.5-12.5 victory. Scott Finstuen was the high roller for the Nomads with a 699 scratch, 789 handicap series. Warren Babcock enjoyed a good night with a 486 scratch, 717 series but had the misfortune of being matched up against Finstuen.
Tom's Pro Glass defeated Degroot Construction 20-10. Kevin Rademacher Sr. was on his game from the anchor position for TPG rolling a 634 scratch, 757 handicap series. Del Spronk was tops for Degroot Construction with a 639 scratch, 720 handicap series.
Wednesday Night Mixed:
New Team (sell team naming rights?) defeated Waffle Stomp 7-0. Anchor bowler Marty Heimer led the New Team with a 530 scratch, 638 handicap series. Waffle Stomp has been bowling most of the season with only two bowlers. Anyone that is interested in joining them on Wednesday night should stop out to Faribowl. Wednesday nights are a fun league so no need to feel like you have to "bowl good enough" to be part of the league.
In a battle of the top two teams in the league, Better Than Charles were better than The Whoevers by a 5-2 score. Chuck Kryzer led the way for the victorious BTC with a 517 scratch, 628 handicap series. Colby Ordal topped The Whoevers with a 277 game on his way to a 588 scratch, 687 handicap series.
In the other matchup Bowl Shyt were not taking any of it as they swept Pin Pals 7-0. Amy Luckow had a big night for BS with a 507 scratch, 690 handicap series. Kevin Luckow chimed in with a 569 scratch, 638 handicap series.
League Standings (Since Wednesday Night Mixed is still not avaiable online)
1. Better Than Charles 65-29
2. The Whoevers 51-33
3. New Team 42-42
4. Bowl Shyt 39-45
5. Pin Pals 34-50
6. Waffle Stomp 31-53
Notes:
The Toys For Tots Tournament was held at Bashers/Faribowl on Saturday Afternoon. A full house of over 100 bowlers participated in a Scotch Doubles Tournament and raised over $1500 to help families less fortunate this Holiday Season.
Does anyone remember how the 3-6-9 jackpot was ran back in the days of Johnson's Fair Bowl? Obviously you had to strike in the 3rd, 6th and 9th frames to win. But how much was charged to be in it and how much was paid out. Plus I remember there was a monthly 3-6-9 tournament. I'd like to see this revived.
Comments
Post a Comment