Richardson leads the way in Continental League

Cubs kept the momentum going with a 20-10 triumph over The Invaders, which helped increase their lead in the Freisenbruch-Mayer Continental League.

Troy Richardson had a good night as he rolled a 237 game on his way to a league high 646 series. Anthony Hayward took second high honours with a 236 and 63. Dayvon Tucker (233) and Philip Francis (607) were also on the honours’ list.

Joan Burgess edged Rochelle Harvey by two pins and Peaches Perinchief by four to roll the ladies high game with a 225. Perinchief has the high series, however, with a 563 followed by Harvey (551) and Burgess (537).

Scores: Cubs 20, The Invaders 10; Pinsplitters 18, Nifty Rollers 12; Quickie Lickie Laundry 24, Odd Balls 6; Spicenix 21.5, Pinjammers 8.5; Bermuda Pest Control 17, New Hope 13.

Standings: 1. Cubs 179.5-60.5; 2. Pinsplitters 157.5-82.5; 3. Quickie Lickie Laundry 155-85; 4. Spicnix 142-4-97.5; 5. The Invaders 118.5-121.5; 6. Pinjammers 112.5-127.5; 7. Nifty Rollers 109.5-130.5; 8. New Hope 105-135; 9. Bermuda Pest Control 63.5-176.5; 10. Odd Balls 56.5-183.5.

Second Spring Seniors

In a battle of first place teams, Drifters prevailed with a 3-1 victory over Islanders to take over sole possession of the top spot.

Jim Francis led the way with a 183 scratch game, but G.A. Best had the high handicap series with a 721. Llew Jones (173 and 160), and Gladwin Robinson (166) also rolled solid scratch games while Francis (763) and Hassell (625) made handicap series honours.

Barbara Smith’s 175 bested Amanda Broadley by four pins with Audrey Looby rolling a 156 scratch game.

Mary Simmons had the high handicap series with a 682, followed by Broadley (671) and Frances Baker (240).

Scores: Old N Kickin 1, Blue Angels 3; Go Get It 3, Pin Splitters 1; Drifters 3, Islanders 1; Last Pin 2, Tigers 2.

Standings: 1. Drifters 27-13; 2. Islanders 25-15; 3. Old N Kickin 21-19; 4. Tigers 19-21; 5. Blue Angels 18-22; 6. Last Pin; 7. Go Get It; 8. Pin Splitters 15-25.

Fishbowl League

Amberfish moved past Porgies into second as they reeled in Mackerel 3-1.

Patrice Tucker was the only woman with a 200, as she bowled a 205. Cathee Tumbridge missed that mark by two pins and Rita Smith was just five short of 200.

High handicap series honours went to Barbara Smith with a 675. Janice Allen (649), Tumbridge (647) and Lynn Cann (645) all made the 640 mark.

Stephen Paul had an excellent night at Warwick Lanes with a 254 game. Gladwin Harvey (241) and Ivan Trott (218) were next on the Division 1 honours. Wendell White (214) and Hanny Consolacion (213) also rolled 200s.

White was particularly impressive with a 753 handicap series. Consolacion was three pins short of 700 and Quinton Mallory rolled a 684.

Scores: Porgies 1, Barracuda 3; Swordfish 3, Dolphins 1; Amberfish 3, Mackerel 1; Hog Fish 3.5, Snappers 0.5; Rainbow Runners 4, Tuna 0; Wahoo 3, Goldfish 1; Marlins 1, Cow Pollies 3.

Standings: 1. Cow Pollies 26-14; 2. Amberfish 24-16; 3. Porgies 23-17; 4. Marlins 23-17; 5. Goldfish 22.5-17.5; 6. Hogfish 21.5-18.5; 7. Mackerel 20-20; 8. Wahoo 20-20; 9. Rainbow Runners 18-22; 10. Snappers 17.5-22.5; 11. Barracuda 17-23; 12. Dolphins 16.5-23.5; 13. Tuna 15-25; 14. Swordfish 15-25.

Mixed Majors

Gang in Blue inched closer to first with a 16 to 4 win over Movers N Shakers.

David Maycock (258) and Patrice Tucker (247) had the top games for a man and a woman with Tucker also leading all ladies for the series high with a 626. Damien Matthews’ 626 was good enough to best the men. Jennifer Stovell (208, 579), Edna-Mae Tuzo (206), Shirley Tuzo (551), Kiundea Zuill (253), Vernon Daniels (649) and Carl Reid (647) also populated the honours’ list.

Scores: Gang in Blue 16, Movers N Shakers 4; Activators 15, Troublemakers 5; Minimax Forwarders 15, Strikers 5; Try Hards 14, Mix Ups 6; Fight Back 12, Untouchables 8; Unpredictables 10.5, True Mix 9.5.

Standings: 1. Activators 122-58; 2. Gang in Blue 119.5-60.5; 3. Fight back 115-65; 4. Minimax Forwarders 99.5-80.5; 5. Troublemakers 91.5-88.5; 6. Untouchables 91.5-88.5; 7. Mix Ups 89.5-90.5; 8. Try Hards 78-102; 9. 72-108; 10. Unpredictables 67.5-112.5 n