The scoring has been good in Strikes and Spares League play recently, and Paul Johnson decided to keep it going by rolling a perfect 300 game at Family Bowlaway a couple of weeks ago.

Johnson joins Curt Dorcy, Gary Brown, Jim Rice, Barry Barger and John Lutz as members of the 300 club this season in the Strikes and Spares League.

It was a good night for Bob Snyder as well, as he rolled a 287 game en route to a 780 series. Mike Dunkerley added a 768 set and Tony Pizer chipped in with a 749.

Brea Suchonic rolled games of 237, 244 and 249 for a 730 series to lead the Butler High girls bowling team to a 4-0 sweep of Shaler. Nicole Balk added a 602 set, and Kelly Bintrim (577) and Autumn Hepler (561) scored well.The Butler boys also knocked off Shaler 4-0, led by Jacob Cookson's 676 series. Matthew Blose added a 627 series for the Tornado boys.Both teams are 4-0.

What is the distance from the foul line to the arrows, or range finders, on a standard lane? Answer at the end of the column.

For a long time, the standard ball weight for league members, especially men, was 16 pounds. It was thought that the heavier ball helps with pin carry.Today, ball manufacturers have perfected surfaces so much that even a 14- or 15-pound ball will carry as well as a 16-pounder.If you are a beginner or if you are currently throwing a 16-pound ball and are having trouble with your game, consider a switch to a lighter weight.You might need to adjust your timing or arm swing because of the lighter weight, but it just might be what the doctor ordered to help your game.

• <B>Coins League:</B> Vicki Stevick 210 (513), Judy Kennedy 204 (539)• <B>Buckhorn League: </B>Dave Morgan 278 (693), Wayne Dunkle 263 (688)• <B>Armco C:</B> John Chuba, 277 game, Dave Peters 254 (722), Ed Kellerman 255 (700)• <B>Troy-Alan League: </B>Mike Evans 277 (680), Bob Casey 257 (679), Thad Fry, 247 (678).

• The 10th annual Mickey Michalojko scratch bowling tournament will be held at Colonial Lanes in New Castle Feb. 27. Squad times are 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Entry fee is $65 in advance, $80 the day of the tournament.Proceeds benefit a junior bowling scholarship fund. Forms are available at area bowling centers• The Butler County Women's Bowling Association annual championship tournament will be held at Family Bowlaway Feb. 5 and 6, and 12 and 13. Squad times are noon on Feb. 5 and 13, and at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 6 and 14. Entry fee is $16 per event, and $500 in additional prize money will be donated by the Butler County USBC Women's Bowling Association. Forms are available at area bowling centers and entries close Jan. 29.

The distance from the foul line to the arrows, or range finders, on a standard lane is 16 feet.Ron Willison is the bowling columnist for the Butler Eagle.