I know most readers probably follow Bowling news pretty closely, but I want to highlight a few recent stories you might have missed if you were busy or traveling in Egypt.
Pro Bowler Rolls Record Low Score
Last weekend was the PBA's "Super Bowl"--The Tournament of Champions.
Bowlers who qualify for the event bowl 72 games during the week to determine who will bowl in the televised semi-finals on the weekend. 35-year old professional Tom Daugherty qualified while breaking 200 in 63 games during the week, but the proverbial wheels came off in the semis.
Tom rolled seven splits, and needed to pick up two pins on the second ball of the 10th frame to reach 100. He did it, and now holds the record for lowest score in a televised professional match.
I don't keep my own personal bowling database, but I'm guessing he also set several other records. For instance, his opponent Mika Koivuniemi missed only one pin for a 299 in what has to be the largest margin of victory in a televised pro match.
At least it was interesting for the spectators down to the final rolls as one competitor tried to hit the magic 100, while the other was reaching for 300.
Of course, this occurred in the richest bowling tournament in history. Despite his "bad day," Daugherty pocketed $50,000 for finishing in 3rd place--the highest place and largest check he has ever won. Koivuniemi went on to win the finals and earn $250k.
Here are links to an article and news video of the event:
http://www.fanhouse.com/2011/01/26/tom-daugherty-rolls-on-after-rolling-worst-game-in-televised-pba/
Barrington Woman Rolls Perfect Wii Bowling Game
I could only smile while reading this headline on
the frontpage of the Triblocal Sports section. (Yes, the same one that has published several of my articles!)
the frontpage of the Triblocal Sports section. (Yes, the same one that has published several of my articles!)Sure, anyone can publish anything on line, but this was in print. In the Chicago Tribune.
To her credit, Julia Steco is 81 and Wii bowling is not the easiest game to master. I am much better in Wii bowling than real bowling, and I have never rolled a perfect 300.
But does this qualify as "all the news that's fit to print?"
I think not, and I'm sure there are thousands of teens out there who have conquered numerous video games and are wondering where to find their 15 minutes of print fame.
The frosting on the cake from my battered journalist perspective was the line "...that's 10 consecutive strikes." Funny, it takes 12 in my game (and real bowling). Nice editing.
On a More Serious Note
Just so the true bowlers out there don't think I'm mocking their sport, I want to point out a local girl from Elk Grove High School did roll a perfect 300 game to help her team to the overall championship at the conference meet yesterday. And yes, senior Caerolina Williams did get her picture in the local paper.
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