Local bowlers honored for perfect nights

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Several league bowlers from the various leagues competing at McMinnville Lanes achieved perfection this fall, and were honored for their accomplishments by the United States Bowling Congress.

In recognition of their memorable games, players were presented with rings from the USBC, and will also be listed along with other perfect-game scorers at the U.S. Bowling Hall of Fame in St. Louis.

George Knauer rolled a 300 game in September, as a member of the Ruff Riders league. Larry Derriso had a 300 game in October during league play with the Dr Pepper All-stars. Dennis Parrish also rolled a 300 game in the Dr Pepper All-stars league in November, and Jimmy Dodd turned in a 298 game in the Ruff Riders league during that same month.

PHOTO INFO:
League bowlers who had perfect and near-perfect games are joined by local USBC president Janie Adams and McMinnville Lanes manager Wiley Simmons. Pictured are, from left, George Knauer, Larry Derriso, Adams, Jimmy Dodd, Dennis Parrish and Simmons. (Rob Nunley photo)