Baker claims Club 55 crown

Norma Baker wins Club 55 women’s division at the Lincoln Lanes Bowler of the Year Tournament in Vernon.

Norma Baker rolled 59 pins over her 181 average to take first place in the Club 55 women’s division at the Lincoln Lanes Bowler of the Year Tournament.

Baker was followed by Pat Rookes, who went 24 over her 155 average for second place.

In the Club 55 men’s class, George Smith tossed 99 over his 196 average for first place. Runner-up was Gord Conway for going 77 over his 219 average.

Sheri French ruled the women’s league, going 155 over her 152 average. Margie Forscutt bowled 47 over her 196 average for second.

Rick Carswell took the men’s title by going 211 over his 238 average, with Dan Deboer securing second place by rolling 138 over his 236 average.

The tourney followed a four-game, pins-over-average format and was open to all Lincoln Lanes bowlers who earned Bowler of the Week status.

Meanwhile, Lincoln Lanes also hosted its League Champions Tournament, with the Thursday night (7-9 p.m.) crew of Trevor Rachwalski, Lyle Rachwalski, Cindy Rachwalski, Jessy Buchanan and Kristen Massey ranking first overall with a team total of 3,919.

Runners-up in the three-game tourney were from the Monday night Club 55 league with a 3,642 – Doug Weaving, Al Berg, Elsa Berg, Judy Samoylove and Reed Kenney.

 

Vernon Morning Star