Marling Becomes 13th Different Weekly OV Match Play Champion
Bull Marling become the 13th different weekly champion in 20 weeks by defeating Brent Conaway 246-168. Marling won $75, compliments of this week’s sponsor, The Flower Basket & Gift Shop.
Sean Sawyers was the two-game high qualifier with games of 249-224-52 handicap for a 525 total. Marling eliminated Dave Johnson 242-196 in one semi-final while Conaway defeated Chet Richmond 235-117 in the other semi.
Johnson continues to lead the point list with 700 while Ron O’ Neil Jr., 515, and John Leek Jr., 480, round out the top three. The top 24 on the point list qualify for the 35th annual grand finale with the top eight earning a first-round bye.
Miller Lite, Capitol Beverage, and Buddy Light Accounting & Tax Services are once again tournament sponsors. The Grand Finale Champion is slated to win $1,000, based on entries.
For more information call Bruce Lanes at 304-455-1551 or go to www.brucelanes. com on the web.
1/21 Bowlerettes: Darla Craycraft, 223, 569; 1/11 Tuesday Afternoon Women: Francey Goddard, 564; 1/22 Tuesday Men: Larry Zumpetta, 214; Rick Truex, 242, 604; Bull Marling, 203-227, 623; Rick Whoolery 211-215-233, 659; Mike Meyer, 236; Bill Meredith, 216; Gary Isner, 209-205-232, 646; Arnold Isner, 204; Jim Longwell 211-201; Frank Curtis, 215; Dave Hull, 226; John Leek, 238-203, 631; Sean Sawyers, 217-217; Ron Nething, 223; Ron O’ Neil Jr. 267-268, 733; Barry Light, 247; Steve Nixon Sr., 201-200; Joe Carroll, 247, 620; Bill Mosa, 252-254, 661; Al Spencer, 200; 1/24 Industrial: Steve Nixon Sr., 236; Ken Jones, 279, 616; Arnold Isner, 225-247, 657; Sean Sawyers, 233-235, 653; Bill Longwell, 278, 622; Terry Craig, 207-209; Al McWilliams, 211; Joe Goddard, 213-225, 629; Bryan Hamilton, 212-227; Jim Longwell, 229-218-216, 663; Terry Whitfield, 249-227-215, 691; Rick Truex, 248-228-202, 678; Mike Durant, 222-222, 633; Bull Marling, 214-264-200, 678; Chet Richmond, 237-259-224, 720; Roger Blizzard, 201; Jim Brown, 216; Jeff Hohn, 214-214, 621; Ron O’ Neil Jr. 248-258-694; Nathan Anderson, 204-233, 617; John Leek, 223; Ron Rush, 224-215; Dave Hull, 234; 1/18 Senior Club: High Game: Lil Miller, 171; Chuck Forni, 160; No Tap: Carol Smith, 225; Ron Moore, 296; 3-6-9 Game: Jim Shank, 211; Carol Smith, 187; High Series: Carol Smith, 540; Ron Moore, 605; Yuengling Lager Bowlers of the Week: Men: Ken Jones, 279; Ron O’ Neil, Jr., 733; Chet Richmond, 720; Women: Darla Craycraft, 223-659.