By Gabe D'Angelo

Herald Bowling Writer

LET’S REVIEW some local tournament and other forthcoming events.

Entry forms are available at local bowling establishments for the Mercer County 700 Bowling Club’s Bakers Doubles Tournament.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26 at Sunset Lanes. Squad times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Main sponsors for the tournament are Durkos Painting, Fagan Sanitary Supply and Knott’s Interiors.

First place is $600 minimum based on 50 team entries. The entry fee is $80 per team. This is a scratch tournament and is open to all current USBC members (both male and female) who have bowled a sanctioned ABC, WIBC, or USBC 700 series. Total pins after six games will determine the winner. Ties will be broken by a 9th- and 10th-frame roll-off. The winners will be awarded an entry into the year-ending championship tournament.

The tournament format is as follows. Participants will bowl 6 games across 6 lanes. Teams will be randomly assigned to starting lanes. Bowlers 1 will begin all odd games (1, 3, and 5) and bowlers 2 will begin all even games (2, 4, and 6). Team bowlers will alternate frames until the completion of each game. Teams will bowl two games on a pair and then move.

Each squad will be limited to the first 48 entries. Re-entries are permitted if spots are available. Multiple entries (bowling with a different team members) are also permitted. However, you can only cash once with the same partner.

Bowlers who are holding deposits must check in 30 minutes prior to starting time. Walk-ins will be accepted after this time providing spots are available.

Entries close Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. unless filled prior to that time. All mail-in entries must be post-marked by Oct. 17.

Proper attire is required. No blue jeans or shorts are permitted and shirts with collars are required.

ä On Oct. 25, Sunset Lanes is hosting their Halloween Scotch Doubles party. The cost is $30 per couple. The price includes 4 games of bowling (two with the lights and two without lights), munchies, music, lounge specials and free giveaways.

Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. However, you do not have to wear a costume to participate in the event. For additional information or to make reservations, stop by or call Sunset Lanes at 724-981-9363.

ä Let’s spend time discussing proper fit, especially with the thumb.