Last week, I wrote about the Butler County Bowling Association's Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony. Some readers asked me about it, so here are more details.

The event will be held on Oct. 25 at Tanglewood Senior Center. Happy hour is at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7. Those planning to attend must buy tickets by Oct. 22. Call Jim Bowser at 724-285-3323 or Jim Hepler at 724-316-3660 for tickets.

Rick McKain, Jim McCune, the late Dick McKain and the late Don Beneroski will be inducted into the Hall of Fame that evening.

Here are some facts about the inductees:

• Dick McKain held the highest average (190) in the 1958-59 Classic League. McKain averaged 207 in the Imperial League during the 1980-81 season. He also shot the first 298 game in BCBA history between 1955-58. McKain was a member of the team that held the all-time triple of 3,409 during the 1981-82 season. His son, Rick, was a member of that team.

• Rick McKain posted his highest career average of 224 during the 2005-06 season. Rick has six-career 300 games and two career 800 series. McKain teamed with Ed Kellerman to win three BCBA doubles titles. He also has one singles title and four team titles to his credit.

• Don Beneroski was the Pennsylvania State Moose Tournament director for 38 years and organized teams to compete in state and national Moose tournaments. Beneroski was a pretty good bowler, too, posting a career-high 298 game and 735 series.

• Jim McCune has served as a BCBA board member for 16 years and was honored as the director of the year for the 1994-95 season. McCune organized teams for tournaments and founded a couple of leagues: the Soda Pops youth league and the Animals Mixed League at Bon Air Bowl.

I've mentioned in the past that one way to create more ball speed is to hold it higher as you begin your approach. This is good to do if you have a loose and relaxed arm swing.But what if your arm swing is already fast? Try this: Lower the ball in your stance, scoot back a few steps and take quicker strides to the foul line. The "need for speed" is typically vital when lanes are dry.

• <B>Armco A League:</B> Bill Claypoole 242 (618), Craig Buck 223 (640), Stefe Sofi 256 game• <B>Coins League:</B> high game: Sandy Mickey 188; high triple: Wilma Pfeifer 467• <B>Kelly Auto:</B> Dave Miller 265 (728), Dan Manning 270 game, Ken Schontz 252 (703)• <B>Buckhorn:</B> Mike Hilliard 243 (646), Jeff Suchonic 233 game, Wayne Dunkle 642 series• <B>Tri-County Men's:</B> M. Shirey 258 (662), R. Hiles 246 (664), M. Christie 280 (694), D. Wolfe 262 (765), E. Hagan 279 (769).

• Kim Terrell-Kierney defeated Trish Reid 216-189 to win the Women's U.S. Open.• Tom Baker was named the PBA Senior Player of the Year. Wayne Webb was named the PBA Senior Rookie of the Year.• The USA defeated Europe 17-13 to win the Weber Cup for the third consecutive year. Team members were Tommy Jones, Jason Couch, Pete Weber, Tim Mack, and Chris Barnes.

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