Sandy Francom, Kathy Hill and Mallory Curry captured the singles titles, while Guyla Streit took both all-events as the Great Falls USBC Ladies Championships wrapped up Sunday at Elks Lanes.
Francom, a league bowler out of Belt, turned her 582 scratch series into 717 with handicap to win the Division 1 singles. Hill totaled 698 to win the Division 2 crown and Curry's 719 was good enough in Division 3.
Curry also teamed with Patti Curry to win the Division 2 doubles crown.
Streit's first-week total of 1,950 scratch, for a 216.6 average, over nine games and 2,094 with handicap dominated the all events.
Other doubles' winners included Hallie Jacobs and Tracy Rigor, in Division 1, and Alyssa Johnson and Cindy Jenkins in Division 3.
Here are the final but unofficial results from the tourney:
All Events
Harlem's Ival Jackson was able to pull off the rare double in Lewistown's Budweiser Handicap Tournament, which ended five weeks of action Sunday at Snowy Lanes.
Jackson's six-game total of 1,560, bowled on the first weekend of the event, stayed at the top and he grabbed first prize and the $510 cash award for the singles' title.
Added to his singles' crown, Jackson was also part of the winning team, which also included Jake Doney, Davis Longknife, John Healy and Ozzie Snow.
The team, ITA, which shot a 3,570, pocketed the $1,000 first prize.
Circle's Stockman Lanes came out second in the team event with a 3,542 total, while Lewistown's Jon Larson was the runnerup in the singles with a 1,521, good for $350.
Top local finish in the team event was by Belt's Cheeseheads, who took fifth. Charlie Lindeman, a former winner, was the top local entry in the singles with a 13th-place finish.
The tourney drew a record 117 teams and 249 singles' entries and total prize fund $8,336.
"I just have to thank the bowlers who support this tournament every year," said Snowy Lanes' Rex Coleman. "Whether they win or not.
"They have adopted this tournament. What a great group!"
For a change a member of the media gets a big mention this week.
Local radio disc jockey Scott Hirschi put together games of 256, 265 and 226 for a huge 747 series, which was good enough to lead the week.
For Hirschi, who can be heard on a variety of radio stations but is featured prominently on the drive-time morning show on KMON-FM (94.5), it was his first-ever 700 series. The series also cemented the media bowling crown for the umpteenth time in a row for the golden-throated Hirschi, who recorded his big set in Little's MixMasters.
For the women, Jackie Henry, bowling in Little's Tuesday Afternoon Trio, rolled games of 234, 224 and 204 for a 662 set, to lead the week.
In other scores from around the city, Dusty Curtis led the men at Pin & Cue with a 740 series in the Wednesday Mixed. Curtis opened the night with a 275 effort and added games of 236 and 229. Chris Dittus led the women on the westside with a 225 game and 598 series in the Monday 535.
Downtown at the Elks, Scott Rodger, bowling in the Bull Elks, turned in a 244 game and 696 series, high for the men.
Senior bowler Donna Schultz garners women's honors after a 232 game and 579 series, 132 total pins over her average, in the Thursday Senior League.
A score of note from Murph's, Terry Brus reeled off a big 289 game and finished with a 691 series in the Friday Alibis.
Also a bowling oddity, Fort Benton's Diane Darling and Marie Conner both converted the Big Four, 4-6-7-10 split, in the league play at Jack's Lanes.
Curt Backa, a distant second to Hirschi in the media contest, is a Tribune sports copy editor and resident kegling historian. Backa, somewhat a media darling himself, can be reached at 791-6569, 800 436-6600 or e-mailed at cbacka@greatfallstribune.com
Here are the rest of last week's honor scores from around the region:
Little's Lanes
Women's scores
Senior Citizens— Vi Harris 189 + 50, Lois Hering 189 + 50.
Monday Ladies Classic— Deb Dickman 210, Kay Kessel 196 + 66, Pam Bigelow 200, Lori Hopp 206, Georgette Schrader 228, Dallas Hanning 153 + 59, Tammy Cady 224, Tracy Eisenbarth 202.
Tuesday Afternoon Trio— Jackie Henry 234, 224, 204 - 662, Caroline McKinlay 210.
Casino League— Terry Tobiness 242.
Tuesday Night Mixed— Roxie Arps 208.
Mix Masters— Barb Lankford 248, 232 - 660, Doris Kimmerle 213, Kristen Dehn 226, 214 - 638, Guyla Streit 233 - 644.
725 Classified— Kristen Dehn 234, 232 - 653, Doris Kimmerle 201, Jackie Graham 209.
Short Short Season Trio— Anita Christianson 211, 202, Charli White 227, Roberta McCune 207.
Straight-A-Way (PBA Experience) — Guyla Streit 210.
Satellite Mixed— Karen Arps 205, 205, Jackie Graham 200, Jeannette Laird 232, Jessi Tucker 165 + 70.
Men's scores
Senior Citizens— Bill Claassen 203, Dennis Smrdel 214, Jim Pickering 201, Bob Bann 209, Pat Terry 202, Les Murphy 217, John Ferda 211, Ed Dobeas 212, Dale Sirucek 213, Roger Deitz 220, Steve Lyczewski 206, 214, Darwin Reeve 220.
Casino League— Roger Deitz (sr) 222 - 605, John Dixon 266 - 660.
Tuesday Night Mixed— Bernie K. Dickman 234, 267 - 723, Bernie E. Dickman (sr) 247, 255 - 673.
Little's City— Mitch Bressler 233, Dave Cashman (sr) 223, Ross Bartell 243, Frank Balney (sr) 204, 201, Keith Hayes 241, Fred Bigelow 255, Ron Fleming (sr) 206, Wayne Parker (sr) 211, Mike Picking 242.
Mix Masters— Bob Orham (sr) 223, 222, 235 - 680, Steve Howse 651, Don White (sr) 218, Mike Arps 253, Paul Dehn 226, Roger Deitz (sr) 200, Tyler Rames 247 - 652, Jody Bastas 225, 258 - 703, Jim Svir 236, 227, Mike Christensen 228, 236 - 668, Donnie Zuhoski 254, Jim Dixon 246 - 654, Ross Rambo 235, Steve Volk 259, 235 - 695, Scott Hirschi 256, 265, 226 - 747 (1st 700), Mike Judd 254 - 666, Mike Brown 266, 232 - 722, Brian Lee 247, Don Jordan 245 - 661, Chuck Lull 256 - 685, Jim Esther (sr) 233, 214 - 644, Brian Christianson 650, Pat Terry (sr) 220, Mike Carethers 248, Stephen James 265, Mel Willey 233, 268 - 700, Bruce Hruska 243.
725 Classified— Mel Willey (sr) 201, 206, Bruce Hruska 240, 225, 279 - 744, Fred Sadler (sr) 220, 219, 202 - 641, Doug Yates (sr) 231, 209 - 634, Wes Baker (sr) 245, 200 - 629, Pat Terry (sr) 243, 247 - 684, Tom Brendgord (sr) 236, 232, 205 - 673, Bernie K. Dickman 234, 259, 214 - 707, Mike Christensen 233, Jim Kernaghan (sr) 209, Willie McGee (sr) 201, Donnie Zuhoski 239, Al Pearsall (sr) 234, 200, Mike Carrethers (sr) 200, Brian Christianson 239, Ron Underwood 245, Mark Hewitt 241, Duane Zeier 246, Mearl Christianson (sr) 225, Ron Corkin 246.
Thursday Night Mixed— Doc Shampo 226, Fred Berry (sr) 212, 219 - 604, Ron Nelson (sr) 206, Joe Paranteau 227, Dan Wilkerson (sr) 215, 233 - 627.
Short Short Season Trio— Kenny Tri 186 + 63, Ryan Moody 235, TJ Tri 237, Dave Reeves 236, Mike Christensen 225, 248, 241 - 714, Tyler Rames 251, Steve Howse 229, Duane Zeier 246, 233 - 663, Rich Janzer 234, Brain Waranakas 247.
Straight-A-Way (PBA Experience)— Lynn Taskila (sr) 205, 211, Willie McGee 246, 230 - 629, Bruce Steffani 242, 235 - 650 - 1093, Wayne Quinby (sr) 220, 214, 210 - 1008, Bruce Hruska 231, Paul Dehn 230 - 1011, Mike Christensen 238, Pat Terry (sr) 204, Lucas Cyr 234, 256 - 1048, Robert Olson 248, Mike Judd 240 - 1031, Corey Gulick 266, Steve Martin 1003.
Satellite Mixed— Mike Arps 235, 234, 247 - 716, Andy Schindele 233, 247 - 675, Darrell Sunwall 197 + 62, Bernie K. Dickman 277, 267 - 742, Norm Miller (sr) 200, Hank Rimkus (sr) 229, 205 - 627, Matt Harthun 254, 232 - 667, Ron Blaquiere (sr) 234, Mike Byrn 212 + 61, Jo Ovalle (sr) 208, 200, Brian Cook 241.
Jack's Lanes / Fort Benton
Dust Bowlers— Jack Willson 252; Diane Darling - Big "4" split (4-6-7-10)
Monday Nite Mixed— Jack Willson 247; Trampus Corder 234.
Tues Nite Mixed— Tom Willson 244, 229- 673; Earl Taylor 233; Marie Conner - Big "4" Split
Thurs Nite Men's— Tom Willson 257, 237 - 659.
K-Lines / Rudyard
Women's scores— Marjie Spinler 4-10 split, Barb Snyder 5-7 split
Men's scores— Dan Redding 225, Dan Hybner 248-657, Dave Herman 234, Chris Pappas 226, Gordon Standiford 246, Greg Spinler 245
Snowy Lanes / Lewistown
Women scores
Tue. Trio: Cindy Noel 223, Fran Coats 210
Tue. Skyliners: Kelly Bracha 201
Wed Afternoon Ladies: Kim Reese 148(+98)
Wed. Doubles: Sherry Hodges 185(+51)
Wed. Pinetoppers: Dolly Wells 200, Patty Neeman 172(+50)
Men's scores
Mon. Commercial: Rex Coleman 248-670, Tyler Thomas 225, Matt Moseng 209(+54), Mike Dinsmore 582(+102), Bryan Rutherford 220(+62)
Mon. Doubles: Rex Coleman 243-678, Dewey Rosman 226
Tue. Trio: Max Keiser 218(+70), Mike Monfils 201(+70)
Tue. Skyliners: Dave Pillar 257
Thursday Seniors: Jim Strouf 146(+49), Bill Baldwin 204
Thursday Money: Fred Wood 245-655, Merl Coats 239-627(+111)
Thursday Merchant: Tom Koski 234-592(+112), Pete Peterson 613(+106), Nate Behl 187(+60)
Sunday Mixed: Tim Thomas 227
Elks Lanes / Great Falls
Women's scores
Monday Ag League— Georgia Beaulieu 212
Jack & Jill Monday Night— Bobi Brown 225, Tracy Rigor 205, Vilma Ackerman 157 (+50)
Thursday Seniors League— Donna Schultz 232-579(+132); Shirley Christianson 221, Tina Buls 208, Shirley Adams 182 (+53)
Friday Mixed— Robyn Bush 213, Holly Vukasin 202, Dawn Vernon 212-200, Heather Helmbre 205, Jean Ostlie 203
Early Birds— Dee Standley 227(+95); Deb Hasenkrug 205(+55); Janine Chesko 191(+55); Sharon Willits picked up 4/7/10.
Men's scores
Monday Ag League— Rick Cummings 269/674; Doug LeVeque 240.
Jack & Jill Mixed Monday Night — Rich Teesdale 255(+70); Jake Jacobs 236; Rod Hackett(sr) 236/220/612;Steve Vernon 226; Ed Trujillo(sr) 223(+69).
Tuesday Nite Men— Jake Jacobs 238; Al Ridder 236/233/223/692; Jack Howard(sr) 236(+73); Jim Dixon 235; Chuck Martin(sr) 234; Dennis Vandenberg 233(+54); Lee LeVeque(sr) 226/217/611; ; Jack Anderson(sr) 216; Rod Hackett(sr) 204/200; Darwin Reeve(sr) 214/204; Wayne Maurer(sr) 214; Aaron Paul(sr) 211; Arnold Schlagel(sr) 204; Mel Wardell(sr) 204; Millard Ketterling (sr) 201.
Weds. Bull Elks— John Basta 255(+72); Dave Keil 254; Scott Rodger 244/228/224/696; Jim Pickering(sr) 231/209/620; Doc Basta(sr) 212; Don White 228/215/636;Talbert Bryan(sr) 221; Fid Fitterer(sr) 221(+52)/613(+106); Chuck Dailey(sr) 206; Darwin Reeve(sr) 203.
Thursday Sr League — Len Buls 224; Rod Hackett 223; Jim Remsh 207; Millard Ketterling 205/202; Chuck Dailey 202; Les Murphy 202; Joe Franchois 190(+59).
Friday Night Mixed— Chuck Bartels 231; Rex Tanberg(sr) 221/213/600; Roger Winterrowd 204/202; Jim Olson(sr) 200.
Early Birds Mixed— Gary Willits(sr) 226/200/621; Lee LeVeque(sr) 212/205; Chuck Martin(sr) 223/204/622; Rod Hackett(sr) 244; Terry Tigart 199(+55).
Pin & Cue / Great Falls
Women's scores
Sunday Mixed— Betty Peterson 208
Friday Mixed— Deb Thoroughman 231
Monday 535— Nobi Sirucek 245, Chris Dittus 225
Morning Glories— Cindy Brown 213
Wednesday Mixed— Sheila Egged 212, Nobi Sirucek 205-202
MFCU— Jackie Undem 202, Cindy Standley 216, Lindy Crocker 224
Friday Mixed— Cristy Snider 225
Men's scores
Sunday Mixed— Joe Smith 254, Jerry Ferderer 212-208 (sr.), Richard Ferderer 218 (sr.), Leonard Peterson 237-237-618 (sr.), Don White 255-207-212-674 (sr.), Jay Tuss 240, Ducky Faler 203 (sr.), Jay Lewis 235, Ron Harris 211 (sr.)
Monday 535— Leonard Peterson 224 (sr.), Dustin Curtis 226, Les Bruner 228, Ken Haugen 212 (sr.), Bob Orham 236-225-246-707-855 (4), Rock Rayl 248-241-675, Don Woodcock 211-214-230-618 (sr.), Chuck Lull 209-204 (sr.), Steve Quinby 236-243, Mike Bowles 211-202 (sr.), Kenneth Huston 236, Don White 227-206-205 (sr.), Mike Christensen 258, Steve Edwards 227, Randy Guill 235-224-259-718
Wednesday Mixed— Gordon Gies 200 (sr.), Mick Brown 204-222-217-643 (sr.), Dusty Curtis 275-236-229-740, Bill Schlosser 240, Bill Hanley 214 (sr.)
MFCU— Boomer Bruner 215-201-201-617 (sr.), Todd Depping 236, Harley Huddleston 220 (sr.), Dale Alexander 212 (sr.)
Friday Mixed— Mick Brown 268-641 (sr.), Gene Gladue 201 (sr.), Darrin Davenport 265, Ducky Faler 237-258-659, Dave Pfeifle 235, Bill Sybrant 237, Leonard McNee 204 (sr.), Don White 235, Adam Thoroughman 237-236
Murph's Party Bowl / Great Falls
Christian Intramural— Charlie Pepos 210 (sr.), Mick Brown 203 (sr.), Del Erickson 203 (sr.)
Friday Alibi— Terry Brus 289-691, George Sayers 202 (sr.), Jim Miller 200 (sr.), Mark Levandowski 212 (sr.)
Glacier Lanes / Cut Bank
Thursday Commercial— Jack Connolly 198 (+60), Ron Dumontier 209 (+65)-551 (+119), J.W. Eaton 245-648 (+126), Ric Fauque 212 (+57), Ed Hollister 207 (+61), Jimmy Littrell 465 series (+117), Ron Luedtke 226-573 (+147), Aaron Vandenberg 216 (+74)-557 (+131)
Wednesday Ladies— Dawn Barrett 518 series (+116), Karla Bosse 141 (+55)-136(+50), Debbie Higgins 195 (+50), Frances Jacoby 156 (+56)-407 (+107), Laurie Wynn 182 (+50)
Happy Bowlers (seniors) — Ed Holliser 221-565 (+113), Donna Kennedy 186 (+62)
Sunday Mixed— Aly Barsness 179 (+53), Cassie Billman 163 (+55), Cheri Bundy 159 (+57), Leeann Burke 162 (+62), Jamie Freed 185 (+51), Ed Hollister 197 (+50)-549 (+108), Stephanie Moran 185 (+52), Daryl Sletten 211 (+68)-195(+52)-544 (+115)
Black Eagle Lanes / Great Falls
Thursday Howard Ghee— Leonard Peterson 221 (sr)
Wicked Wednesday— Caren Wood 181 (+54)
BECC Seniors— Richard Ferderer 201, Bob Sainsbury 200, Roy Porter 199 (+64), Bob Chesko 204
Black Eagle Bums— Chris Greenfield 205 (+60)
Tuesday Club 55— Ken Gebhardt 177 (+55)
Monday Volunteers— Clinton Houge 214 (+69), Duane Sanborn 204 (+56)
Aces High / Malmstrom
Wednesday Intramurals— Don Sears 246-673, Dave Torkelson 211-200 (sr.)
Thursday Mixed— Tim Warden 267-661, Allen Antonson 216-212 (sr.), Jeannette Laird 214, Marilynn Taylor 204
MSC— Melissa Moore 222