So, bowling is a fun sport at any level. From first dates, childhood parties or serious league action. Bowling has something for everybody. This is a depository, repository or suppository for stories, tips of the trade, and overall good times at the Bowling Alley. Enjoy the bar food, Cold Beer and good times. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dartgod:
Yeah, I grew up in Lee's Summit and mostly bowled at Summit Lanes (used to be called Green Bowl way back in the day). I bowled both of my 300's and the 290 there.
As an adult, I also bowled leagues at Capitol Bowl (Hickman Mills), Loma Vista, Strike and Spare on 40 Hwy and there was a place on 50 highway in Raytown that I can't remember the name.
I bowled out of the Y Bowl out of Excelsior Springs.....loved Capitol Bowl and the Strike and Spare....but I absolutely hated Loma Vista Lanes. I had some of my worst luck there...
If you grew up in the Lee Summit area did you know an athlete by the name of Rick Riddle? [Reply]
I used to work at an auto parts store down the street from Capitol in the early 80's. I'd go up there at lunch every once in a while and get 3 quick games in. [Reply]
I bowled in Wichita back in the 90's/00's. Carried a low 200's average during the best years. Did manage 3 300 games in league play, 2 at Derby, 1 at T-Bird. Threw a 789 at Seneca, closest I ever got to an 800. My brother has also had a number of 300 games and did join the 800 club.
Funniest story was going to watch some of a PBA tournament at North Rock lanes and being asked for an autograph by a dude that thought I was Parker Bohn 🤣 [Reply]
I’m from the Tulsa area but remember watching my grandparents, dad, cousins and uncle roll at the old blue springs bowl. I dig the old bowling alley vibes myself. [Reply]