Won my 1st bowling tournament today

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  1. boatman37

    boatman37 Well-Known Member

    Jun 6, 2015
    pittsburgh
    2006 Crownline 250CR. 5.7 Merc BIII
    Previous: 1986 Sea Ray 250 Sundancer. 260 Merc Alpha 1 Gen 1
    5.7 Merc BIII
    Been bowling since about 1981 minus a 16 year stretch from 2002-2016 following elbow surgery. Did a few tournaments here and there the last couple of years but decided to try to hit a bunch of them this year.
    Started out bowling the PA State Sr's tournament by pairing up with a former pro bowler that bowled on ESPN back in the late 80's and early 90's and had a pretty good run (Jim Pencak). So we paired up for doubles. I bowled a 733 and him a 592 (my average was 196 and his was 227). Finished around 6th in the state sr's (50 and over). Entered a few others with so-so results including the county Sr's where I qualified 2nd out of about 50 but I lost first round.

    Today was our counties USBC end of season singles tournament. Only about 35 entrants. First squad was at 10 AM but I only entered 2nd squad. Rolled 201, 202, 232 to qualify 6th after adding my 91 pin handicap (top 11 made it in). First round bowled 255 so made it to the round of 6. Only rolled 203 next round and tied for 3rd (top 3 made it to finals) so had a roll off and won that. In the finals it was me, a buddy of mine, and a guy I didn't know. My buddy has about a 215-220 average so I knew he was giving me about 20 pins of handicap so if I could stay within 20 pins I had a shot. He started with about the first 5 or 6 strikes then left a 7-10 split. I was able to throw about 5 or 6 strikes in a row and got to about even with him. Wasn't sure where the other guy was cause I had no idea what his average was so didn't know if he was getting pins or giving pins so I just focused on my own game. 10th frame I heard someone say that I was gonna win. The other guy spared to start the 10th and I struck. Heard a couple mumble that it was over so I looked up and knew he couldn't beat me. Ended with a 235 to win it.
    My average over 6 games was 221 (201, 202, 232, 255, 203, 235)

    Something to note about these tournaments...we move pairs of lanes after each game and lanes are often different from each other so may have to adjust after each move
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  2. FootballFan

    FootballFan Well-Known Member

    Jun 20, 2012
    Florida
    Marquis 59
    MTU Series 60
    Congrats. I admire your accomplishment, I have never done well with the sport.
     
  3. Mauler34Rod

    Mauler34Rod Well-Known Member

    538
    Aug 26, 2020
    Chicago Lake Michigan
    2001 380 Sundancer, Raymarine radar, chart plotter and gps
    454 MPII Mercruiser w/ V Drives
    Congrats! A fun indoor sport for sure. Especially playing for beer frames. :)
     
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  4. jmcdboater

    jmcdboater Well-Known Member

    463
    May 28, 2022
    Stockton, CA
    1988 300 DA Sundancer
    Vessel JIM’N’I IV
    Twin 5.7L Mercs w/Alpha One Drives
    Koehler KVA 4 Genset
    Back in the day I used to do a fair amount of bowlin’. Never got as good as you, thought, my best annual average was 189. I sure loved, though! Many congrats to you for a great accomplishment!
     
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  5. JayhawkCurtis

    JayhawkCurtis Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    May 24, 2021
    Armpit of Oklahoma
    2004 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
    350 Mag Mercruiser w/Bravo III Drive
    Congrats, I havnt bowled in 25 years, and I was never as good as you. My high game I rolled was a 218, I was pretty drunk. Never was able to do that good again,... 218 i mean, ive been able to get that drunk many times since
     
  6. boatman37

    boatman37 Well-Known Member

    Jun 6, 2015
    pittsburgh
    2006 Crownline 250CR. 5.7 Merc BIII
    Previous: 1986 Sea Ray 250 Sundancer. 260 Merc Alpha 1 Gen 1
    5.7 Merc BIII
    Thanks.
    Still lookin' for that first 300 though. I rolled a 279 a few years ago then that doubles tournament with Jim Pencak I rolled a 290 and 279. Unfortunately the middle game was a 167...lol. For those that don't know, the only way to roll 290 is to spare the first frame then strike the next 11. And the only way to roll 279 is to throw 11 strikes with a 9/ (9 spare) in the middle of the game. So then a few weeks later I rolled another 279 and a 280 in league. So gettin close and think I will get it before the end of the season (only 3 or 4 weeks left). But I went through a big slump from end of January until now. My average dropped from 203 to 196 and I went 7 weeks without a 600. Hopin' to turn it around after yesterday. I went and practiced Saturday night and rolled 211 and 257
     
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  7. jmcdboater

    jmcdboater Well-Known Member

    463
    May 28, 2022
    Stockton, CA
    1988 300 DA Sundancer
    Vessel JIM’N’I IV
    Twin 5.7L Mercs w/Alpha One Drives
    Koehler KVA 4 Genset
    Good luck with the 300, my fingers are crossed for you!
     
  8. Blueone

    Blueone Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    Jan 24, 2007
    Lake Erie, Ohio
    2004 420 Sundancer
    Cummins 6CTA 450's
    Congrats…… where is the damn trophy pic ?
     
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  9. boatman37

    boatman37 Well-Known Member

    Jun 6, 2015
    pittsburgh
    2006 Crownline 250CR. 5.7 Merc BIII
    Previous: 1986 Sea Ray 250 Sundancer. 260 Merc Alpha 1 Gen 1
    5.7 Merc BIII
    No trophy. I got jipped...lol. But did leave with $300 so I'll take that...lol
     
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  10. Blueone

    Blueone Well-Known Member SILVER Sponsor

    Jan 24, 2007
    Lake Erie, Ohio
    2004 420 Sundancer
    Cummins 6CTA 450's
    Okay ….. not even a participation trophy?… is this bowling alley republican?…… that would explain it
     
  11. Tripsdad

    Tripsdad Well-Known Member GOLD Sponsor

    650
    Sep 27, 2019
    Long Island, NY
    2006 360 Sundancer
    T 8.1L Horizons
    Congratulations! I used to bowl in a league with my father and brother 40 years ago. I had a 185 average and my high game was a 279. I went bowling with some friends about 10 years ago a scored about the same as I do in golf, low 100’s.
     
  12. boatman37

    boatman37 Well-Known Member

    Jun 6, 2015
    pittsburgh
    2006 Crownline 250CR. 5.7 Merc BIII
    Previous: 1986 Sea Ray 250 Sundancer. 260 Merc Alpha 1 Gen 1
    5.7 Merc BIII
    Actually the owner is republican...lol. Not sure about the guys that ran the tournament though.
     
  13. Pirate Lady

    Pirate Lady Well-Known Member

    Jun 2, 2020
    Chesapeake Bay, Middle River
    Sundancer 250 ‘91
    7.4 Bravo 1
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