THE BOWLING NEWS

By Steve Clack

Telegram Correspondent

Dennis Edwards claimed the high series this week for the men with a 698 in the Thursday Mixers league. Greg Dozier shot 251 to take the high game mark in the Wednesday Money League.

Mother and daughter teamed up this week to lead the women. Doris Moss rolled a series high 601 and Eboni Moss rolled a game high 227. Both women were bowling in the Wednesday Money League.

Seniors returned to the floor this week with Russ Roberts claiming the high series for the men with a 586. Roberts shared the high game with J.J. Ray with a 210.

Joyce Johnson led the senior women in series with a 500. Marlene Tinsley came out on top in the game category with a 182.

Seance Hayman laid claim to the championship this week in The Bud Light Tournament of Champions. Michael Lynch Jr. finished second. Last week's champ, Winfred Sweeney finished third, Thomas Umstead finished fourth and Vernon Battle was fifth. Competition continues at 7:30 Friday nights.

Dennis Edwards shot 843 to win the Tuesday Morning No-Tap Tournament. Calvin Battle was second with an 808 followed by Judy Haggis in third with a 773, Cochise Pollard finished fourth with a 768 and George Graham finished fifth with a 753. The tournament is held at 10 every Tuesday morning.

Tuesday Night Tournaments presented by Stone Nine Promotions will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a Low Ball tournament. In Low Ball, the lowest score wins but it's not as easy as it may sound. For more details pick up a flyer at The Bowling Center or visit www.StoneNinePromotions.com

League standing sheets are at www.rockymountbowling.com

LEAGUE RESULTS

Early Bird: Dennis Edwards–667, 247; George Bullock–637, 227; BJ Jones–621, 234; Bessie Walker–520, 180; Martha Whitehead–494; Cynthia Eure–490, 202; Ernestine Adams–185.

Wednesday Money League: George Graham–664; Greg Dozier–646, 251; Raymond Moss, Jr.–640; Thomas Dean–247; Thomas Umstead–245; Doris Moss–601; Karen Peoples–585, 213; Eboni Moss–568, 227; Denaide Dickens–212.

Summer Seniors: Russ Roberts–586, 210; Orlandas Moore–541, 207; J. J. Ray–526, 210; Joyce Johnson–500, 181; Marlene Tinsley–491, 182; Della Hall–461, 165.

Thursday Mixers: Dennis Edwards–698, 238; Shelton Lucas–676, 235; Alan Quinn–610; Mike Smith–236; Pam Gragg–545, 203; Shelley Nolen–526; Kitty Powell–521, 190; Carolyn Langley–198; Pat Bass–190; Linda Thorpe–190.

Wildcats #2: Diane Batchelor–424, 150; Mary Davis–374, 131; Iris Whitaker–337, 135.

MIDGET LEAGUE

BB&B Cardinals 9

Pizza Inn Cubs 8

BB&B 024 120 – 9

PIC 102 050 – 8

WP: Forrest Bell LP: Zack Keeter

2B: Blake Helms (BB&B); Christian Tafoya, 2 (PIC). 3B: Darrius Cooper (BB&B). HR: Forrest Bell (BB&B).

LITTLE LEAGUE

Hampton Inn Diamondbacks 14

Pepsi Braves 6

HID 026 60x – 14 12

PB 110 13x – 6 4

WP: Nick Carrier LP: Cody Smith

2B: Cody Manning (HID); Malcolm Harris (HID). HR: Nick Carrier (HID); Cody Manning (HID).

Wesley Men Yankees 8

HM&T Phillies 3

HM&T 100 020 – 3 3 0

WMY 116 00x – 8 10 0

WP: Gibson Russell LP: Nick Vester

2B: Luke Roberson, 2 (WMY); DiMaggio Silver (WMY); Josh Carter (WSC); Joseph Henderson (WMY).