When bowling begins with a tailgating session — certainly a first in our league's history and very possibly a first in the history of AMF Pro Bowl — it's an omen that more unexpected things are in store. With new records set and trash talk backfiring, this was definitely an evening of surprises.
The last time 404: Team Name Not Found visited with Split It & Hit It, it was a clean sweep for the 404. This would not be the case tonight, however. Though Russell Bingham led Split It with a 619 series, it very likely could have been Dennis Blake — had he not followed up his career-high (and new league-wide HGS for the season) 278 in game 1 with a 158 for game 2, earning the 9th largest swing in-between games. Meanwhile Scott Murdock and Sean Simmons combined their 200+ powers to earn a solitary win for 404 in game 2. 404: Team Name Not Found drops 1 spot in the standings to 5th place, while Split It & Hit It remains in 7th.
Pat Searcy may try to claim he did it first
On lanes 45 & 46: Fallop Ian won a hollow victory against Bowies In Space. Hollow because Bowies forgot to bring a framed photo, and also continue to fail in their promise to dress up like David Bowie. Led by John Boren and his 694 series, Fallop Ian secured 3 wins against Bowies In Space. Meanwhile, Aaron Barber rolled a new personal-best 721 series and stole the league HSS crown from Kody. Unfortunately even this much work was worth only 1 win. Fallop Ian remains in 1st place, while Bowies In Space remains in 3rd.Finally, down on lanes 47 & 48: Bowlgasmic went 1-3 for the third week in a row, this time against Glory Bowl. Bowlgasmic was led by Kody Karnes, whose 593 series sadly ends his quest to break his own record for most consecutive 600+ series. But all hope is not lost, as there is another record Kody has his eye on. Meanwhile, Andrew Finger led Glory Bowl in the grasping 3 wins with his 528 series, Glory Bowl secured 3 wins. Bowlgasmic remains in 6th place, while Glory Bowl moves up 1 spot to 4th.This week in Tournament of Champions, Aaron Barber won the round to jump into 2nd place in Division 1. Russell Bingham won Division 2 and popped up to 1st place. Freda Schroeder won Division 3, getting on the board for the first time this season. And Little Miss Sandbagger herself, Leslie Patton, continues running away with Division 4.Bowlers who tailgated in the parking lot of The 200 Club this week include: Aaron Barber (234,257,230), Andrew Finger (202), Aubrey Moren (218,216), Carl Goetz (214,234,224), Dennis Blake (278), John Boren (255,247), Jonathan Vigliaturo (227), Kody Karnes (246), Matt O'Dell (204), Michael Mead (204), Russell Bingham (224,213), Scott Murdock (202), Sean Simmons (210), and Seth Gunderson (224)See you next Tuesday!
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THIS WEEK'S MVB
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#1 POWER BOWLER
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#1 H2H BOWLER
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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| Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
| 1 | Fallop Ian | 34-14 | .708 | 27,377 | n/a |
| 2 | Holy Sandbaggers, Batman! | 31-17 | .646 | 24,306 | n/a |
| 3 | Bowies In Space | 27-21 | .563 | 26,020 | n/a |
| 4 | Glory Bowl | 25-23 | .521 | 21,136 | +1 |
| 5 | 404: Team Name Not Found | 24-24 | .500 | 21,203 | -1 |
| 6 | Bowlgasmic | 20-28 | .417 | 23,919 | n/a |
| 7 | Split It & Hit It | 20-28 | .417 | 22,047 | n/a |
| 8 | Split Sisters | 11-37 | .229 | 16,137 | n/a |
