Barry Barger rolled the county's first sanctioned 300 game of the season Sept. 22 in the Strikes and Spares League at Family Bowlaway.

The evening started well for Barger, who began a 256 game, finishing game one with nine strikes in a row.

Barger, the owner of Barry's Pro Shop, followed with a 233, then rolled the 300 for a 789 series. Barger.

Top scoresJim Spring had a great night in the Troy-Alan League last week, just missing perfection with a 299 game en route to a league-high 826 series. ... Matt Fry paced the Armco C league with a 250 game and a 701 series. Ed Kellerman had the high game at 277. ... Mary Schultheis had the high game of 202 and Linda Smith the high series of 508 in the Coins League.

Women's tourneyThe Butler County Women's Bowling Association has entry forms out for its annual singles tournament. This year's event will be held at Mars Lanes Nov. 8 and 15. Squad times are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days. Entry fee is $25.

Trivia questionIf someone called you a "portsider," should you be offended? Answer at the end of the column.

Tip of the WeekHow you hold the ball before your approach has plenty to do with what type of roll you desire.If the lanes are heavily oiled, you should place the weight of the ball on the base of your middle finger. This will create an earlier ball reaction and a smoother reaction on the back end of the lane.For a medium reaction, which is desirable for most league conditions, place the weight of the ball on the base of the ring finger. This will delay the hook a little.For dry lanes, place the weight of the ball on the pinky finger. This will further delay the hook of the ball.

Did you know?Bowling great Buzz Fazio converted the 7-10 split twice en route to winning the 1955 ABC Masters tournament.

Blast from the PastThe 1947-48 Butler City Tenpin League wrapped up with the Hot Dog Shop team winning the title. Scott McClimans led the way with a 609 series in the finals against the Tracy and Kikel team. Tony Betty contributed a 566. McClimans finished the season as the league's top average at 185. The Butler City Tenpin league was formed in 1942 and is still in operation today at Sherwood Lanes Tuesday nights.

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Trivia answerNo need to be offended when someone calls you a portsider. It is bowling slang for a left-handed bowler.

Ron Willison is the bowling columnist for the Butler Eagle.