Post by: Larry The Cable Guy on May 11, 2010, 11:34:55 PM
Tommy started with a split in frame one and finishing withh 11 strikes in a row for 279. He then went 300, 300, 300 for a total of 1179 for his 4 game set. Truly an amazing accomplishment.
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Post by: TWOHAND834 on May 12, 2010, 07:56:57 AM
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Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on May 12, 2010, 08:01:05 AM
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Post by: icewall on May 12, 2010, 08:04:02 AM
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"Wow, one more strike and he would have tied me."-Robert Mushtare
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Post by: Jorge300 on May 12, 2010, 08:06:57 AM
What really sucks is they count the first 3 games for "series" so no 900 award. I would give him one anyway for such an amazing feat. Just amazing bowling.
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Post by: TWOHAND834 on May 12, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
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Actually Jorge, if you bowl in a sanctioned 4 game league, you can count games 1-3 or 2-4 as a 3 game set, we use to have a 4 game league around here and i seen a guy shoot 800 like that. Awsome shooting by the way!
Is that a rule that changed? I did that several years ago in a sanctioned doubles league and the series was denied because it was not the first three games. Either way, I hope he gets credit for it.
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Post by: Bigmike on May 12, 2010, 08:52:08 AM
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Actually Jorge, if you bowl in a sanctioned 4 game league, you can count games 1-3 or 2-4 as a 3 game set, we use to have a 4 game league around here and i seen a guy shoot 800 like that. Awsome shooting by the way!
Is that a rule that changed? I did that several years ago in a sanctioned doubles league and the series was denied because it was not the first three games. Either way, I hope he gets credit for it.
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Post by: tommygn on May 12, 2010, 08:59:26 AM
I used an Invasion for the entire set. To carry 47 in a row, wow, I just can't beleive I am saying that.
Thanks again.
I don't think this counts for a 900 sreies, though. USBC reconizes the first three games of a four game set. The 879 gave me house record by 1 pin, and the 47 in a row may be a national record, but I don't know if they count that or not. It would be great to be in the record books though.
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Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on May 12, 2010, 09:00:41 AM
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Post by: LuckyLefty on May 12, 2010, 09:44:14 AM
Tony Rovitini after his 900 several years ago threw another 8 or 10 wasn't it? For a total of 46.
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PS it is starting to look like the average of these series is picking up to be more than 2 a year!
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Post by: Gunny on May 12, 2010, 10:34:36 AM
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^^Too damn funny...ROFL^^
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Post by: livespive on May 12, 2010, 11:00:57 AM
The first shot was the warm up shot then BOOM.....
If only you could have taken one more practice shot lol
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Post by: azus on May 12, 2010, 11:20:43 AM
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Making a bad ball look good, must be a lefty.....
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Post by: NOTHUMB on May 12, 2010, 11:53:52 AM
And I believe because it was part of one sanctioned set, I think the 47 in a row is a National Record. The 40 in a row that is counted as the record was over a doubles set then into a singles set. I think that has more of an asterisk than your 47 in a row in the same scheduled league match. Really crazy stuff.
Now a question for you....
I've seen you shoot 300 and big numbers on the PBA X leagues. You tend to react when you've done what you need to which I feel is your biggest strength now--- You've gotten the emotion to not play a part in your shot making. My question? How did you react last night? After the 1st 300, I can assume it wasnt anything huge---but after that.......
Other people might think that this isn't important. But when you win a couple regionals, obviously shooting numbers on a house shot isnt AS important. But shooting 3 straight 300s, there had to be some reactions in there. Care to share? I am curious. Congrats again.
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Post by: Coolerman on May 12, 2010, 12:30:54 PM
During a December 1993 tournament, Troy Ockerman, Owosso, Mich., blasted four 300 games - all on the same day. Three of those games, covering two different events, were consecutive. His string of at least 36 in-a-row ties him for the men's record for the most consecutive strikes.
Also sharing the 36 in-a-row record is professional bowler Norm Duke. During an April 1996 PBA tournament held in North Brunswick, N.J. Duke had three consecutive perfect games. His effort was over the course of two squads and not in a single series.
Others who have made strike history include:
With a string of 40 in-a-row, LPBT champion Jeanne Naccarato, Tacoma Wash, is recognized as the most prolific stringer of strikes in history. She had 33 consecutive strikes in an 864 series, then started off her next game with seven more. Wow!
In 1989, Tom Jordan of Paterson, NJ, slammed 46 of a possible 48 strikes while establishing ABC records for a four game series with 1,198 and for three games with 899. Jordan twice had strings of 23 in-a-row in bowling 300-299-300-299.
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Post by: tommygn on May 12, 2010, 12:50:35 PM
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Tommy, Rhonda Lingenfelter hit me up last night and told me about your night. I sat at my computer just shaking my head. Doesn't matter how easy they are---47 in a row, is 47 in a row.
And I believe because it was part of one sanctioned set, I think the 47 in a row is a National Record. The 40 in a row that is counted as the record was over a doubles set then into a singles set. I think that has more of an asterisk than your 47 in a row in the same scheduled league match. Really crazy stuff.
Now a question for you....
I've seen you shoot 300 and big numbers on the PBA X leagues. You tend to react when you've done what you need to which I feel is your biggest strength now--- You've gotten the emotion to not play a part in your shot making. My question? How did you react last night? After the 1st 300, I can assume it wasn't anything huge---but after that.......
Other people might think that this isn't important. But when you win a couple regionals, obviously shooting numbers on a house shot isn't AS important. But shooting 3 straight 300s, there had to be some reactions in there. Care to share? I am curious. Congrats again.
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Well to be honest, Halfway through game three, I kinda felt like I had the ball reaction, and the carry to post a big number. I asked Don (the owner of the center, who bowls our league also) what the house record was (878) that set my goal on making the best shots I could to get a house record, something that I have never accomplished before. That became my goal. I would say the second shot of the tenth was the hardest, just because that is the foundation for shooting the record. The fill ball, I knew 9 would tie, 10 broke it, and after I struck, I deffinatly let loose!!! Hands pump, and some yelling, I reached my goal!!
After getting through that tenth frame, I kind of relaxed a bit, as I was prepared for a single pin, or a really bad shot, something, I figured, because no way could I keep striking. The pins just kept falling. Every time the lanes changed a bit, I got a reader shot to tell me to make an adjustment. The first game, the seven pin started to go late, so I squared up a bit. As the backends tightened up towards the end of the third game, I adjusted my release to get the ball to kick a little more. Then in the last game, as the fronts started to hook a little (a few shots didn't push out as far, but held pocket), I went with a little more speed to hold pocket. The fill ball of the last game took a awhile, I balked twice, as I couldn't get my ball into the swing at the right time to feel fluid. After I left it go, I just watched and prayed that the shot would carry just like the rest of them did.
To be honest, last night still doesn't seem like it happened. It just seems totally impossible, and I am just waiting to wake up, or someone tell me it was a hoax. I just can't even belief it. The thing is, you can set goals to win a tournament, to break previous best sets, but I don't care who you are, no one has a goal to shoot 47 in a row. It is one of those things that I am so blessed to have happened to me, and I will never forget. It is like you said, I don't care how easy the lanes are, 47 in a row, is just unreal.
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Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on May 12, 2010, 01:01:22 PM
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Post by: NOTHUMB on May 12, 2010, 02:17:32 PM
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Post by: tburky on May 12, 2010, 03:27:40 PM
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Tommy, Rhonda Lingenfelter hit me up last night and told me about your night. I sat at my computer just shaking my head. Doesn't matter how easy they are---47 in a row, is 47 in a row.
And I believe because it was part of one sanctioned set, I think the 47 in a row is a National Record. The 40 in a row that is counted as the record was over a doubles set then into a singles set. I think that has more of an asterisk than your 47 in a row in the same scheduled league match. Really crazy stuff.
Now a question for you....
I've seen you shoot 300 and big numbers on the PBA X leagues. You tend to react when you've done what you need to which I feel is your biggest strength now--- You've gotten the emotion to not play a part in your shot making. My question? How did you react last night? After the 1st 300, I can assume it wasn't anything huge---but after that.......
Other people might think that this isn't important. But when you win a couple regionals, obviously shooting numbers on a house shot isn't AS important. But shooting 3 straight 300s, there had to be some reactions in there. Care to share? I am curious. Congrats again.
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You are better than me in your mind. Then when we actually face off we'll find out if you are fooling yourself.
Well to be honest, Halfway through game three, I kinda felt like I had the ball reaction, and the carry to post a big number. I asked Don (the owner of the center, who bowls our league also) what the house record was (878) that set my goal on making the best shots I could to get a house record, something that I have never accomplished before. That became my goal. I would say the second shot of the tenth was the hardest, just because that is the foundation for shooting the record. The fill ball, I knew 9 would tie, 10 broke it, and after I struck, I deffinatly let loose!!! Hands pump, and some yelling, I reached my goal!!
After getting through that tenth frame, I kind of relaxed a bit, as I was prepared for a single pin, or a really bad shot, something, I figured, because no way could I keep striking. The pins just kept falling. Every time the lanes changed a bit, I got a reader shot to tell me to make an adjustment. The first game, the seven pin started to go late, so I squared up a bit. As the backends tightened up towards the end of the third game, I adjusted my release to get the ball to kick a little more. Then in the last game, as the fronts started to hook a little (a few shots didn't push out as far, but held pocket), I went with a little more speed to hold pocket. The fill ball of the last game took a awhile, I balked twice, as I couldn't get my ball into the swing at the right time to feel fluid. After I left it go, I just watched and prayed that the shot would carry just like the rest of them did.
To be honest, last night still doesn't seem like it happened. It just seems totally impossible, and I am just waiting to wake up, or someone tell me it was a hoax. I just can't even belief it. The thing is, you can set goals to win a tournament, to break previous best sets, but I don't care who you are, no one has a goal to shoot 47 in a row. It is one of those things that I am so blessed to have happened to me, and I will never forget. It is like you said, I don't care how easy the lanes are, 47 in a row, is just unreal.
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that is freaking awesome
Post by: Thunder835 on May 12, 2010, 03:28:48 PM
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Post by: guffnuh on May 12, 2010, 07:39:53 PM
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Thanks everyone! I am just speechless right now. I am in utter disblief.
I used an Invasion for the entire set. To carry 47 in a row, wow, I just can't beleive I am saying that.
Thanks again.
I don't think this counts for a 900 sreies, though. USBC reconizes the first three games of a four game set. The 879 gave me house record by 1 pin, and the 47 in a row may be a national record, but I don't know if they count that or not. It would be great to be in the record books though.
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Post by: DP3 on May 12, 2010, 09:06:31 PM
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Post by: thekingshit on May 13, 2010, 01:48:58 AM
still takes some talent but a lot of luck to carry that much.
Post by: Adrenaline on May 13, 2010, 04:28:27 AM
Congrats, but I'm also curious, what was the split?
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Post by: Adrenaline on May 13, 2010, 03:02:27 PM
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So you used a invasion for 4 FULL games.........did they dump half the container of lane conditioner on your pair or something lol?
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Post by: T C 300 on May 13, 2010, 05:07:50 PM
doesnt even matter if it was a house shot and a left hander, DAMMN GOOD BOWLING!
Post by: TamerBowling on May 13, 2010, 06:01:26 PM
It's too bad they won't give you a 900 series. I tried so many times to get an 800 out of the last 3 to no avail :-)
A 900 is a 900 in my book, but to start with the 279 as well...
It didn't even hit me at first "47 consecutive strikes"
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Post by: Adrenaline on May 13, 2010, 07:34:52 PM
Why did you stop bowling after 47 in a row?
I would have told the guy behind the desk, to keep the lanes on, I'm riding this out, I don't care if league is over or not!
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Post by: Coolerman on May 29, 2010, 12:07:33 PM
in Allen Park,MI.Very nice style.Smooth stroking left hander.
I really like his accuracy,and release.I can see why he shot the scores.
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Post by: tburky on June 11, 2010, 05:09:45 PM
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/man-bowls-47-strikes-row-10866898
excellent interview...great accomplishment in bowling Tommy
Post by: tburky on June 11, 2010, 05:09:46 PM
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/man-bowls-47-strikes-row-10866898
excellent interview...great accomplishment in bowling Tommy
Post by: T C 300 on June 18, 2010, 01:10:55 PM
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