The fourth week of Fall 2005 saw two teams climb in the standings, while two teams slipped. One bowler set a new personal best series. Janelle (Laube) Lamar picked up this week's high game (132) and series (382) for the women, while David Codding earned this week's high game (245) and series (702) for the men. Meanwhile, the Tournament of Champions also kicked off tonight, beginning of 13 weeks of one-on-one bowling excitement! Read on for all the rest of the details!
First up, on lanes 21 & 22: Tatonka shared a platter of cheese sticks with Derka, Derka. Featuring Will Jeter with his above-average 534 series, Tatonka split the series with Derka, Derka. On the other half of the score sheet, Thomas Lin guided Derka, Derka with his 535 as they matched their opponent in wins. Tatonka drops 1 spot in the standings to 3rd place, while Derka, Derka remains in 1st.
On lanes 23 & 24: Munson'd entered a showdown to the death with Three Men and a Babe. Although blessed by Gabe Wishnie with his 386 series, Munson'd got swept by Three Men and a Babe. As for the opposition, trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) David Codding reigned supreme in Three Men and a Babe with his terrific 702 as they swept the competition. Munson'd remains in 8th place, while Three Men and a Babe moves 1 spot to 5th.
On lanes 25 & 26: Same Belt, New Notch had a rendezvous with The Big LeBowlskies. In spite of top-billing by Demond Robinson with his 539 series, the Belt accomplished only 1 win against The Big LeBowlskies. Countering this, Dennis Laube mastered The Big LeBowlskies with his 537 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Same Belt, New Notch remains in 4th place, while The Big LeBowlskies move 1 spot to 2nd.
Finally, down on lanes 27 & 28: Harry Potter and the Magic Balls spent some quality time with Bora Bora!. Despite being led by Andy Metzler with his 501 series, Harry Potter accomplished only 1 win against Bora Bora!. Across the ball return, John Richardson laid down the law in Bora Bora! with his staggering 445 as his team took the series with 3 wins. Harry Potter and the Magic Balls remains in 7th place, while Bora Bora! sinks 1 spot to 6th.
Bowlers slipping under the velvet rope in front of The 200 Club include: David Codding (236,245,221), Demond Robinson (201), Dennis Laube (226), Ken M. Wilson (200,224), and Will Jeter (220)

Adding to the excitement, the 702 rolled by David Codding is this season's new high series for men.
The 702 rolled by David Codding is the new 3rd-best series in league history!
In this week's Tournament of Champions brackets: Ken M. Wilson claimed victory in Division 1, while nobody claimed victory in Division 2 (though David Parre came closest). Nobody claimed victory in Division 3 (though Janelle (Laube) Lamar came closest), and John Richardson trounced Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson is in the driver's seat in Division 1; David Parre runs the show in Division 2; Janelle (Laube) Lamar reigns over Division 3; and John Richardson tops Division 4.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 21&22, 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 127) will face 4th-place Same Belt, New Notch. Munson'd is expected to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while the Belt is forecast to hold steady as they enjoy their victories.
- Moving to lanes 23&24, 6th-place Bora Bora! (hcp 87) will meet with 1st-place Derka, Derka. Bora Bora! might maintain their current strength as they get swept; while Derka, Derka ought to hold steady as they rack up a sweep.
- Then, over on lanes 25&26, 3rd-place Tatonka (hcp 48) will chill with 7th-place Harry Potter and the Magic Balls. Tatonka will likely maintain their current strength as they and split the series with Harry Potter; while Harry Potter will probably hold steady as they keep the series tied.
- Finally, on lanes 27&28, 2nd-place The Big LeBowlskies (hcp 33) will challenge 5th-place Three Men and a Babe. The Big LeBowlskies are predicted to maintain their current strength as they lose the series but avoid getting swept; while Three Men and a Babe is anticipated to raise their average while they enjoy their victories.
THIS WEEK'S MVB
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FROM THE GUTTER (GUTTER QUOTE)
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Pos. | Team name | Record | Percent | Total Pins | Change |
1 | Derka, Derka | 12-4 | .750 | 7,610 | n/a |
2 | The Big LeBowlskies | 11-5 | .688 | 7,280 | +1 |
3 | Tatonka | 11-5 | .688 | 6,044 | -1 |
4 | Same Belt, New Notch | 8-8 | .500 | 8,008 | n/a |
5 | Three Men and a Babe | 8-8 | .500 | 7,894 | +1 |
6 | Bora Bora! | 8-8 | .500 | 6,191 | -1 |
7 | Harry Potter and the Magic Balls | 5-11 | .313 | 6,592 | n/a |
8 | Munson'd | 1-15 | .063 | 6,112 | n/a |