Everything Candlepin

It appears that the site is doing what it’s supposed to do!  I just got a submission for a big game from Eddie Dunn.  I just want to preface this post that Eddie absolutely crushed one Mr. Skip Easterbrooks by 59 pins -just saying.  A perfect song just came on the radio for this – as Skip has been “Thunderstruck”!

Eddie must have thought this was another night in the alley after opening with a 100 first string (if I have the order of the images right).  Little did he, or Skip know what was to come.  Eddie threw a game for the ages with five spares, four strikes (including a triple!), and a ten box – a “perfect game” by most candlepin standards.  Frank’s glossary mentions it in there – check it out.  Second string he blew the doors off the place to the tune of a 194!  He followed that dominance with a 131 last string pushing his total to 435 for the night!  Way to go Eddie!

I have some background about Eddie and it was nice to learn about another bowler in the area.  I grew up in Stoneham at the Sunlite alleys with the likes of Bob Kelly, Rich Lotti, Ed Cotter and others. [I] then coached at Brunswick with Sal Cognata and Wally Bazilinski.  [I] also did a pro-am with Joe Ashline, Jack Sanick and Gary Carrington.  Later [I went on] to Lanes n’ Games for ten years winning the highest strike/spare jackpot at the time of $8,000 on the last possible night of the season.
I’ve never made TV or joined the Pro Series, but I will eventually.  I’ve moved all over the north shore and south shore as well.  I’m currently in Providence married with two infants.

That’s a great story Eddie and I (we) truly appreciate it.  From the sounds of it, you’ve had your share of battles with some outstanding bowlers.  I know you told me that you had Urbie Kafalas on your other side Tuesday so as you put it you were “sandwiched between greatness in the sport.”  I think they’d both like to hear that.

Thank you again for the story, the information, and the photos.  Great job on the 435 against Mr. Easterbrooks (sorry I need to remind him ONE more time of the loss – he beat us badly the first week Friday night so I can’t forgive him just yet).

Good job and good luck on your next big game.  Everything Candlepin can’t wait to hear about it!