Miller Nips Yeager In Weekley Match Play
John Miller defeated Jay Yeager 203-197 to win his second weekly match play event in three weeks, May 4 at Bruce Lanes.
The victory was worth $60, compliments of weekly sponsor J & T Paving, this week’s sponsor. Bill Pritsch was the two-game high qualifier with games of 217 and 256 for a 473 total.
Miller eliminated Ron O’Neil Jr. 225-171 in one semifinal, while Yeager ousted Mike Hall Sr. 215-209 in the other semi final.
Dave Johnson continues to lead the point list with 1,015 points, while O’Neil is second with 670 points. John Leek is third with 555 points, while Gary Isner is fourth with 470 points.
The top 24 on the point list qualify for the 35th annual Grand Finale, with the top eight bowlers each earning a first-round bye.
Saturday, May 11, is the last week of qualifying before the May 18 qualifying tournament. Sponsors are once again Miller Lite, Capital Beverage and Buddy Light Accounting. For more information on this event, go to ww.brucelanes.com or contact Bruce Lanes at 304-455-1551.
Results
4/29 Bowlerettes: Tammy Mercer, 541; Lil Miller, 521; Janet Perkins, 212, 524; Lisa Mullett, 213,524; and Darla Craycraft, 243, 549;
4/30 Tuesday Evening Women: Christy Deem, 513; and Francey Goddard, 515.
4/30 Tuesday Men: Roll-Off Semifinal, Strike Zone, 3,092, third place; Moose #2, 3,144 winner; Finals, KC Pro Shop, 3,262 winners; and Moose #5, 3,012 third place. Junior Ice, 220; Rick Truex, 210, 217; Bull Marling, 211, 213, 207, 631; Steve Nixon Sr. 226; Mike Acree, 213; Bill Mosa, 203; Dave Hull, 201, 243,b 612; John Leek, 207, 215; and Ron O’Neil Jr. 243, 216, 652;
5/2: Industrial: Roll-Off Finals, KC Pro Shop, 3,272 Champions; Strike Zone, 2,867 Runner-up. Mike Durant, 221, 214, 242, 677; Bull Marling, 227, 247, 202, 676; Chet Richmond, 221, 223, 234, 678; and Dave Hull, 202.