Going for an 800 series is difficult enough. Couple that with having $1,000 on the line for a strike-ball jackpot and you get an idea of what Canton’s Josh Mellott faced at Park Centre Lanes recently. The 34-year-old right-hander had games of 284, 300 and 245 for an 829 series — his fourth career 800Continue reading “Mellott gets 800, big payday on same night”
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Bowling briefs: Northeast high school tourney schedule set
Postseason sectional and district dates for OHSAA Northeast District Division I and Division II tournaments have been set, according to tournament director Ray Stalnaker. In Division I, the Summit County sectionals are set for Feb. 18 (boys) and Feb. 21 (girls) at 10 a.m. at Stonehedge Family Fun Center in Akron. The Stark County sectionalsContinue reading “Bowling briefs: Northeast high school tourney schedule set”
H.S. bowling scores for Dec. 9
BOYS McKINLEY 2,923, LAKE 2,689 Two-game series: McKinley 1,086 (Coffelt 206-215, Leggett 225-237, McCutchan 276-233, Shankle 192-191, Tucker 175, Waggoner 136); Lake 1,939 (Eberz 171, Konigsberger 247-245, Templeton 179, Abbott 234-157, Ault 235-140, Reynolds 207, Trent 124). Baker System: McKinley 242-206-190-199; Lake 159-213-185-193. EAST LIVERPOOL 2,450, ALLIANCE 2,030 Two-game matches: East Liverpool 1,942 (Kelly 229-191,Continue reading “H.S. bowling scores for Dec. 9”
Friday feature: Jones hits 800 again, but Corrin joins parade
The buzz still was evident when Massillon right-hander J.D. Jones went to Eastbury Bowling Center on Nov. 29 to bowl in the Tycor Roofing league. After all, on the previous Friday, the 27-year-old had set the center’s scoring record with an 875 series, including a 300 and 299. What could he do for an encore?Continue reading “Friday feature: Jones hits 800 again, but Corrin joins parade”