Dave Johnson Shoots An Actual 299 In Ohio Valley Match Play Title Finale
Dave Johnson averaged 263 for five games, en route to his second Ohio Valley Match Play victory of the year and 30th of his career. Johnson is second to Doug Tuskey with 38 wins. Johnson shot a 299 actual leaving a nine pin on his final shot to defeat Bull Marling 303-198 in the championship match.
Johnson fired a 276 actual against Ron O’Neil Jr. in a 280-228 semifinal victory, while Marling eliminated Mike Durant 204-169 in the other semifinal. Johnson’s victory was worth $50, compliments of this week’s weekly sponsor Capital Beverage.
Chuck Fischerkeller III was the two-game high qualifier with games of 278 and 223 for a 501 total.
Brandon Longwell continues to lead the Point List with 515 points, while O’Neil is second with 420 points. Dave Johnson is third with 360 points, while Bill Pritsch rounds out the top four with 330 points.
The top 24 bowlers on the Point List qualify for the 36th Annual Ohio Valley Match Play Grand Finale where the champion will earn $1,000 top prize based on entries.
For further match play information, check out www.brucelanes.com or call the bowling alley at 304-455-1551. Miller Lite, Capital Beverage, and Buddy Light Accounting are once again the event’s major sponsor.
Results
12/30 Friday Afternoon Bowlerettes: Francey Goddard, 503; Tammy Mercer, 553; Amanda McPherson, 500; and Chris Hull, 522.
1/2 Industrial: John Cramer, 208, 213, 608; Chuckie Fischerkeller, 266, 654; Rick Truex, 240, 215, 643; Mike Durant, 215, 201; Bull Marling, 219, 247, 641; Chet Richmond, 256, 227, 259, 742; Ken Jones, 237, 203, 603; Arnold Isner, 225, 226, 217, 668; Jeff Hohn, 224; Ron O’Neil Jr. 277, 215, 680; Randy Ward, 217, 221; Bryan Hamilton, 207; Jim Longwell, 227; Al Spencer, 203; Jim Agar, 204; John Leek, 205; Ron Rush, 233, 228, 660; Dave Hull, 211; Bob Gatian, 235; Bill Longwell, 221; Rich Erlewine, 210; and Clay Cecil, 214.
Senior Club
High Game: Janet Perkins, 161; and Mike Hall Sr., 189. No Tap: Lil Miller, 176; and Mike Hall Sr., 220. 3-6-9 Game: Lil Miller, 182; and Mike Hall Sr., 216. High Series: Lil Miller, 482; and Mike Hall Sr., 625.
Yuengling Bowlers
of the Week
Men: Chuck Fischerkeller, 266; and Chet Richmond, 742; Women: Tammy Mercer, 189 and 553.