Will Drury Jr. rolls 801 series at Lynn’s Pins
Will Drury Jr. picked the right night to be a sub on the Monday Night Mixed League Dec. 4 at Lynn’s Pins in Brandenburg. Starting out his night with a 248 game, he connected on the first 11 strikes of the second game, finishing with a 298. He ended with a score of 255 in the final game for his 801 actual series. He was averaging 210 as a sub on this league and after this series it will rise to 218. Drury, 31, started bowling 26 years ago as a kid and currently carries a 205 average on the Wednesday Night Men’s League. He used a Columbia Back Yard Bully ball he received as an early Christmas gift just two weeks ago. It usually takes 12-15 games for a new ball to establish a track and get “broken in” but that wasn’t the case on this night. “I could not have imagined rolling and accomplishing that much all in one night,” said Drury, “especially with a new ball.” Drury elected to receive a ring from the United States Bowling Congress in recognition of his 800 series achievement along with a plaque for his 298 game. He also qualified for a “Clean 30” award from the Greater Louisville Bowling Association. This was only the third time an 800 series has ever been bowled at the center and was the first one rolled during the longer winter leagues. The previous two were during a summer league several years ago. This is the first time this reporter has personally witnessed two honor scores being rolled by one bowler on the same night. Drury stated that he would like to thank owner Gerry Lynn and his dad, Bill, who prepares the lanes prior to league bowling, for providing the lane conditions that we have night after night. “The shot is there to shoot these high scores,” he said. “The bowlers may only have to adjust their game and shot depending on how their ball is reacting on the lanes on any given night. I really appreciate their efforts! I’m going to get that 300 ring! It’s just a matter of time.” This series was the third highest ever shot at the center, following the 811 and 804 mentioned above. But with the games being bowled on the leagues so far this year, it may not be the last one recorded before the leagues end in April.
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By Larry R. Curts