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 accepted a challenge by Derka, Derka. Headlined by Will Jeter with his above-average 534 series, Tatonka split the series with Derka, Derka. In the meantime, Thomas Lin laid down the law in 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 did battle with Three Men and a Babe. Though reinforced by Gabe Wishnie with his 386 series, Munson'd got swept by Three Men and a Babe. Countering this, trifecta-winner (#1 Head-to-Head, #1 Power-Ranked, and Most Valuable Bowler) David Codding dominated Three Men and a Babe with his fantastic 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 tussled with The Big LeBowlskies. Though featuring Demond Robinson with his 539 series, the Belt accomplished only 1 win against The Big LeBowlskies. On the adjacent lane, Dennis Laube called the shots for 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 faced off against Bora Bora!. In spite of top-billing by Andy Metzler with his 501 series, Harry Potter accomplished only 1 win against Bora Bora!. Conversely, John Richardson took the lead in Bora Bora! with his stupendous 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 sneaking into 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 triumphed over his enemies 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 had his way with Division 4. In terms of overall points: Ken M. Wilson is in the driver's seat in Division 1; David Parre dominates Division 2; Janelle (Laube) Lamar reigns over Division 3; and John Richardson leads Division 4.
NEXT WEEK:
- First, on lanes 21&22, 8th-place Munson'd (hcp 127) will tussle with 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 test their mettle against 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 chuck some balls with 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 |