BOULDER HOT SPRINGS — Great Falls' Harry Schultz got the 2009 Montana USBC Open Tournament off to a flying start Saturday morning at Anaconda's Cedar Park Lanes.
Schultz, 81, fired a first-frame strike in the team event as the tourney kicked off eight weekends of action
In unofficial results and it is very early in the tourney, A To Z Scuba No. 2, with Schultz, Dale Linder, Duane and Roscoe Sanborn, took the lead in the C Division team event with a 3,416 total. It leads A to Z Scuba No. 1, who posted a 3,411. Pro Automotive Warehouse, out of Great Falls, is in third with a 3,401.
In individual events, the Rudyard duo of Gary and Gordon Standiford took the lead in the B Division doubles, being held at Copper Bowl, with a 1,422 total. Gordon's 2,191 stands atop the A Division handicap all events.
Fairfield's Jason Petrillo averaged 211 over nine games to lead the scratch all events with a 1.907 total.
John Scott, also out of Fairfield, is leading the D Division singles with a 770, while Roscoe Sanborn stands in second in the C Division all events with a 2,108.
For results from the first weekend please see page 2S.
In was a busy bowling weekend in the Butte-Anaconda area, as Utah's Chuck Groat continued his impressive string of victories in the state's premier scratch tournaments capturing his second straight Ringin' 10 at Star Lanes Sunday afternoon.
Groat, out of Kerns, dominated Salt Lake's Craig Harrington, 202-120 in the championship match to collect the $2,200 first prize.
Groat, a three-time winner of Little's John Willey including the 2008 title, has won four of the last five major tourneys held in Montana.
Groat led the qualifying and awaited for Harrington to emerge from the stepladder matches.
"Yea, Craig tried something different in the championship match, and you can see it didn't work," said tourney director Terry Martin. Harrington pocketed $1,600 for second.
Mike Sagers, also out of the Salt Lake area, took third.
A total of 185 bowlers competed in the event, down a little from 2008.
"We were down a little because of the economy," said Martin. "And people might have had a hard time finding a hotel room in this town this weekend with the Ringin' 10, the state tournament, the Wayne Estes basketball tourney and a 3-on-3 girls' high school hoop event.
"It was busy in the Mining City."
Many coming back from any of those Butte-area events may have encountered problems Sunday night. The storm, err blizzard forced many to find make-shift accommodations in Boulder as Interstate 15 was shutdown at the Boulder hill for most of the evening.
Bowling was the theme for most of the talk for those fortunate to find rooms at the hot springs.
e local USBC has announced that this year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Saturday, May 23, at the Knights of Columbus.
Hall of Fame chairman Willie McGee said that three have been selected for induction this year, but is waiting to release the names of this year's inductees.
Pin & Cue bowlers set the pace last week in league play, topped by a big 754 set by Les Bruner.
Bruner, competing in the Monday 535 League, reeled off games of 256 and 279 in his week-leading set.
Chris Dittus, in the Wednesday Mixed, turned a 269 high game into a devil-may-care 666 series for the women's high.
At Little's, Jody Bastas topped the men with a 268 game and 727 series in the 725 Classified. For the women, Doris Kimmerle, in the MixMasters, shot games of 224 and 227 for a 629 series.
Charlie Compton, in the Wednesday Bull Elks, put up games of 266 and 233 for a 691 to lead the men at the Elks. Dawn Vernon turned in a nice 255 game and a 625 series in the Monday Jack & Jill for the women's high downtown.
Here are the rest of last week's honor scores from around the region, including results from the Fort Benton women's city tournament:
Women's scores
Tue. Skyliners: Kelly Bracha 202
Wed Afternoon Ladies: Bobetta Newton 201, Tiny Huff 173(+54), Elaine Coulter 159(+53)
Men's scores
Mon. Commercial: Dewey Rosman 244, Rex Coleman 236-677, Mike Dinsmore 231, James Shirey 203(+58), Bill Baldwin 221(+56)
Mon. Doubles: Rex Coleman 258-700
Tue. Trio: Mike Monfils 198(+68)-500(+110)
Tue. Skyliners: Dave Pillar 243-652, Bruce Taylor 205(+79), Rick Fulbright 199(+50)
Wed. Doubles: Clark Jennings 199(+52)
Thursday Merchant: Dewey Rosman 266, Ike Waltari 244-689, Rex Coleman 234-666, Shane Balthazor 221(+52), Larry Becker 189(+51)
Sunday Mixed: Dean Person 227
Women's scores
Senior Citizens— Carolyn Kimmerle 200, Kathy Murphy 199 + 67, Shirley Christianson 205, Barb Bessler 208.
Monday Ladies Classic— Sherri Donnelly 184 + 50, Tammy Cady 231, Cristy Snider 217.
Tuesday Night Mixed— Laurie Ueland 206, Lisa Voss 212.
Wednesday A.M. Trio— Fern Voeller 176 + 60, Marge Rothschiller 191 + 53.
A to Z— Betty Mee 188 + 64.
Mix Masters— Guyla Streit 212, Kristen Dehn 212, Doris Kimmerle 224, 227 - 629, Karin Osborn 220 - 621.
725 Classified— Doris Kimmerle 244 - 618, Kristen Dehn 183 all spare game.
Thursday Night Mixed— Patty Curry 220.
Satellite Mixed— Connie Dickman 205, 214.
Men's scores
Senior Citizens— Dale Sirucek 219 - 600, Roger Deitz 234, 205, 208 - 647, Dick Gipe 213, Ed Dobeas 215, Dave Shadrick 255 - 604, Steve Lyczewski 225, Mearl Christianson 203, Pat Terry 247, 247 - 633, Bill Claassen 202, Jim Pickering 254, 237 - 677.
Casino League— Roger Deitz (sr) 252, 236 - 678.
Tuesday Night Mixed— Sean Engum 229, Bernie E. Dickman (sr) 216, Bernie K. Dickman 226.
Little's City— Max VanHeel 222 + 78, James Livingston 258, Ross Bartell 237, 226 - 654, Mike Sharp 234, Trevor Cummings 225.
Mix Masters— Steve Volk 270 - 672, Scott Hirschi 257 - 665, Ken Curry 237 - 664, Jim Esther (sr) 219, Mike Arps 235, 247, 225 - 707, Paul Dehn 248 - 672, Jim Dixon 235, 234 - 681, Ryan Moody 229, Steve Martin 651, Brian Lee 270, 238 - 698, Tyler Rames 233, 240 - 654, Don White (sr) 229, 213 - 631, Steve Edwards 244, Mike Christensen 246, 225 - 673, Sean Howard 244 - 665, Mike Brown 233, 227, 237 - 697.
725 Classified— Dan Schaaf 228, 239 - 680, Mike Carrethers 279 - 717, Fred Sadler 230, Ron Corkin 279, 239 - 699, Willie McGee 226, Al Pearsall 234, 225, Brian Christianson 251, Carl Conte 228, Glenn Jeffrey III 264, 225 - 670, Paul Dehn 244, 265 - 720, Jack Lien 247, Mike Christensen 243, 228 - 691, Jody Bastas 268, 235 - 727, Mel Willey 237, Bruce Hruska 236, 246 - 651.
Thursday Night Mixed— Joe Paranteau 247, Doc Shampo 226, Jim Dick 216 + 68, Fred Berry 241, 279, 236 - 756, Ken Curry 230.
Short Short Season Trio— Brandon Storresten 226, Kelly Gilligan 266, Ryan Moody 267, Duane Zeier 226, Jamey Galbraith 245.
Straight-A-Way (PBA Experience) — Bruce Steffani 243, 226, 248 - 1082 (5), Lynn Taskila (sr) 225, Don White (sr) 216, 213, 230 - 611 - 1031 (5), Pat Terry (sr) 205, 209, Jim Pickering (sr) 201, Mike Christensen 268, Bob Orham (sr) 241, Wayne Quimby (sr0 - 1013, Jeff Dennen 237, Bruce Hruska 246 - 1062 (5)
Satellite Mixed— Abe Zigan 226, Andy Schindele 235, Steve Volk 247 - 662, Mike Arps 176 - 692, Matt Harthun 226, Jo Ovalle (sr) 224, 203, Tristan Ovalle 205 + 61.
Women's scores
Jack & Jill Mixed Monday Night— Dawn Vernon 255(+74)/200/625; Tracy Rigor 213; Sheila Brady 204; Kay Kinzinger 205; Connie Croskey 199(+50).
Thursday Senior League— Shirley Christianson 225
Thursday Ladies— Tracy Rigor 201, Ann Rambo 197 (+65), Angela Guttormsen 180 (+58)
Friday Night Mixed— Brenda Carpenter 213, Barb Baumgartner 203, Dawn Vernon 200
Men's scores
Jack & Jill Mixed Monday Night—Jake Jacobs 258(+67); Dave Gifford(sr) 246/204/649; Shane Brown 235/222/650; Rod Hackett(sr) 212.
Tuesday Nite Mens— Jim Dixon 276(+69)/222/685; Rex Tanberg(sr) 246(+55)/213/640; Lee LeVeque(sr) 237/224/221/682; Steve Ketterling 226; Larry Veatch 225/202; Shane Brown 225/651; Gale Swanson(sr) 216; Al Debortoli(sr) 216/214/201/631; Gary Willits(sr) 215/202/603; Darwin Reeve(sr) 215; Mel Wardell(sr) 215; Rod Hackett(sr) 214; Rich Rossberg(sr) 213; Wayne Maurer(sr) 212; 209; Ken Ferguson(sr) 210; Jack Anderson(sr) 210/207/609; Vince Geocke(sr) 210; Norm Miller(sr) 208; Chuck Martin(sr) 205; Bob Rioux(sr) 202.
Weds. Bull Elks— Charlie Compton 266(+69)/233/691(+100); Jock Rodger 257/255/771; Rich Reeve 248; Norm Miller(sr) 239627; Gary Jensen 236(+55)/228; Jim Pickering(sr) 234/603; Doc Basta(sr) 226/205/621; Randy Guill(sr) 224/210/630; Bill Poser(sr) 223; Chuck Dailey(sr) 218/215/; Dale Sterrett(sr) 215/203; Dave Gifford(sr) 215; Don Thrush(sr) 215; Aaron Paul(sr) 214; Wayne Pittard 212(+65); Dave Shadrick 207; Fid Fitterer(sr) 206; John Toeynes(sr) 202/202; Mike Kimball 548(+101).
Thursday Sr League— Millard Ketterling 219; Rod Hackett 202; Dave Shadrick 215/211/615; Jim Remsh 206; Don Smith 200; Len Buls 235/200; Tony Degele 206; Bob Bellaver 204; Doc Basta 204; Bill Classen 203/202.
Friday Night Mixed— Vince Goecke(sr) 237(+53); Jerry Emerson(sr) 224(+67); Robert Smith(sr) 217; Rex Tanberg(sr) 203; Dale Sirucek(sr) 202/202; Jim Olson(sr) 201; Alvin Bartels 180(+53).
Dust Bowlers— Chuck Yager 233
Tues Nite Mixed— Guyla Streit 201
Wed. Triple L—Mindy Halter 202
Thurs, Nite Men's— Jack Willson 232
Results of the Fort Benton Women's City Tournament:
Team— 1. Overland Bar 2465 (Sue Cline, Melissa Jordan, Mindy Halter, Janet Jewell). 2. Tuesday Nite Mixed: 2461 (Star Taylor, DeDe Axtman, Stella Scott and Sandy Jones)
Doubles— 1. Rachel Taylor and Tracy Finlayson 1265: 2nd Terri Andreasen and Carol Kline 1255.
Singles — 1. Carol Kline 684; 2. Star Taylor 674; 3. Sandy Jones 664; 4. Mavis Engellant 658.
All Events (Handicap)— Carol Kline 2,008
All Events (Scratch)— Charleen Elliott 1,503
Belt Valley Mixed — Erich Maki 188 (+50), Jeff Blomgren 189 (+50), Mark Lanier 6-7-10 and 4-7-9-10 splits
Wednesday Intramurals— Chris Brown 243, Jeff Barrigar 203 (+51)
Thursday Mixed— George Garber 213-210 (sr.), Tim Warden 250-659, Ryan Adams 200 (+53), Allen Antonsen 208-203 (sr.), Rock Rayl 226-236-666, Ed Neste 163 (+51), Jerry Rangitsch 220, Lita Clement 197 (+60)
Golden Seniors— Louise Saltz 188
Thursday Howard Ghee— Brett Schoenen 224 (+85)
BECC Seniors— Bob Chesko 201, Hank Rimkus 101-201, Mary Reuter 180
Black Eagle Bums— Josh Laroque 257 (+135)-190 (+68)-562 (+196), Jerry Wagner 233
Tuesday Club 55— Maggie Deaton 190 (+56)
Women's scores
Sunday Mixed— Ruth Rogers 201
Monday 535— Teresa Solomon 201, Chris Dittus 202, Terri Nall 225, Nobi Sirucek 236-202
Ladies Nite— Amy Clure 202, Pam Bentley 6-7-10 split
Wednesday Mixed— Heather Helmbrecht 229, Nobi Sirucek 244-212, Chris Dittus 269-213-666, Jenice Freer 203, Shirley Durran 223, Trudy Schilling 223
Morning Glories— LaVae Nagel 6-7-10 split
MFCU— Sandy Jackson 225
Men's scores
Sunday Mixed— Ducky Faler 238-205-611 (sr.), Leonard Peterson 244-225-277-746, Don White 202 (sr.), Barry Fleshman 215-221 (sr.), Kevin Hieb 231, Jerry Ferderer 213 (sr.)
Monday 535— Steve Quinby 227-226, Mike Bowles 246-111-605 (sr.), Arnie Judd 224-205-233-615 (sr.), Joe Smith 232, Bob Orham 208-202-227-637 (sr.), Dustin Curtis 239, Curby Dennis 210 (sr.), Les Bruner 256-279-754-921, Rock Rayl 236-245-243-667-909; Dan Woodcock 236-248-242-667-909; Ken Haugen 247, Kenneth Huston 257-650, Don White 247-247-223-211-717-928 (sr.), George Levandoski 258-237-699, Randy Guill 223-211-216-212-650-862 (sr.)
Wednesday Mixed— Larry Rickard 233-212-629 (sr.), Steven Bankhead 208 (sr.), Jim Vukasin 227, Joe Smith 227, Mick Brown 236, J.D. Dennen 243-227-256-726, Ducky Faler 201 (sr.), Kevin Hieb 237
MFCU — Steve Edwards 201, Reeves Caffyn 226, Toby Gaskins 228, Dale Alexander 227-234-653, John Baker 210-210-607 (sr.), Jay Schmidt 232-246-693
Friday Mixed— Mick Brown 203 (sr.), Bill Sybrant 202 (sr.), Chuck Winn 235, Chad Konesky 256, Jeff Richards 222 (sr.)
Friday Night Mixed— Cory Burdeau 192 (+59), Leslie Sollars 174 (+56), Jim Vaile 201 (+53), 204 (+55)-588 (+141), Paul Augare 205 (+58)-545 (+104), Allen LaPlante Jr. 207 (+59)-564 (+120), Jim Croff 214 (+51), James Hollister 193 (+53)
Sunday Night Mixed— Jamie Freed 193 (+59), Ed Holister 202 (+54)
Thursday Commercial— Tyler Blomquist 177 (+53), Steve Burney 201 (+50), John Evans 211 (+61)-552 (+132), Randy Flammond 180 (+58)-501 (+111), Donald Gallagher 220 (+92)-508 (+160), Ed Hollister 219 (+69)-577 (+127), James Hollister 216 (+81)-(+110), Albert Jordan 235-655, Allen LaPlante Jr. 211 (+59), Dennis Lenoir 212 (+66)-543 (+111), Tim Luedtke 535 (+103), Richard Monroe 212 (+53)-579 (+150), Roderick Sellars 188 (+52), Raymond Skunkcap 197 (+51), Don Sollars 212 (+52), Aaron Vandenberg 231-568 (+127), Marc White 238-661