The
Elgin Cross-Town Classic begins its seventh year when Elgin Lanes goes against Bowlway
Lanes for another competitive series of matches. Elgin
looks to defend its title and retain the Mayor’s Cup. The event is free and
open to the public. Elgin Today’s Jeff Myers will emcee the event.
The first three matches will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Bowlway Lanes at 810 Villa Street, starting at 1pm. The following week on Saturday, April 20, Elgin Lanes located 401 Shepard Drive will host the final three matches, starting at 12 noon. The team that wins the most match game points will be this year's Match-Game Champion.
The annual tournament began in 2013 and consists of a series of challenge matches. Bowlway Lanes completed a three-peat by winning the first three years of the tournament.
In year four, Elgin Lanes dominated the tournament by setting a series of scoring records and claimed its first Mayor’s Cup. In year five, Bowlway Lanes won by a narrow margin of 15pins and reclaimed the cup – an annual tradition when Elgin Mayor David Kaptain presents the traveling trophy to the winning team. Last year, Elgin Lanes was able to win back the Mayor’s Cup by 120 pins – earning them their second Mayor’s Cup in three years.
Bowlway Lanes returns this year with Wayne Curley (216), Sean Hargadon (200), JJ Meyer (200), John Golden (204), and newcomer Brad Read (209). Elgin Lanes returns this year with Drew Perly (220 average), Keith Davis (204), Dan Svelha (209), Jason Svehla (225), and Barry Lawler (210).
The Elgin Cross-Town Classic features five players per team, selected from each bowling center. The format is simple: Bowlway and Elgin Lanes will match their bowlers against each other for three matches (games) at each bowling center. Whatever team has the most match points after two weekends is declared the winner. Total pins can break a tie in points. Each team can win two points for each game won plus one point for series. There will be a possible 7 points that can be won each week and 14 points total for the two weeks of matches.
Since its inception, close to 70,000 pins have been knocked with 360 games bowled. Bowlway Lanes leads the total series with 20 wins. Elgin has 16 wins. Bowlway leads in total pin count by a margin of 289 pins.
The Elgin Cross-Town Classic VII will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Bowlway Lanes located 810 Villa Street, starting at 1pm. The following week on Saturday, April 20, Elgin Lanes at 401 Shepard Drive, will host the next three matches, starting at 12pm. The event is free and open to the public. It’s sponsored by Bowlway Lanes, Elgin Lanes, Elgin Today, madwill creative, and is certified by the United States Bowling Congress.
The first three matches will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Bowlway Lanes at 810 Villa Street, starting at 1pm. The following week on Saturday, April 20, Elgin Lanes located 401 Shepard Drive will host the final three matches, starting at 12 noon. The team that wins the most match game points will be this year's Match-Game Champion.
The annual tournament began in 2013 and consists of a series of challenge matches. Bowlway Lanes completed a three-peat by winning the first three years of the tournament.
In year four, Elgin Lanes dominated the tournament by setting a series of scoring records and claimed its first Mayor’s Cup. In year five, Bowlway Lanes won by a narrow margin of 15pins and reclaimed the cup – an annual tradition when Elgin Mayor David Kaptain presents the traveling trophy to the winning team. Last year, Elgin Lanes was able to win back the Mayor’s Cup by 120 pins – earning them their second Mayor’s Cup in three years.
Bowlway Lanes returns this year with Wayne Curley (216), Sean Hargadon (200), JJ Meyer (200), John Golden (204), and newcomer Brad Read (209). Elgin Lanes returns this year with Drew Perly (220 average), Keith Davis (204), Dan Svelha (209), Jason Svehla (225), and Barry Lawler (210).
The Elgin Cross-Town Classic features five players per team, selected from each bowling center. The format is simple: Bowlway and Elgin Lanes will match their bowlers against each other for three matches (games) at each bowling center. Whatever team has the most match points after two weekends is declared the winner. Total pins can break a tie in points. Each team can win two points for each game won plus one point for series. There will be a possible 7 points that can be won each week and 14 points total for the two weeks of matches.
Since its inception, close to 70,000 pins have been knocked with 360 games bowled. Bowlway Lanes leads the total series with 20 wins. Elgin has 16 wins. Bowlway leads in total pin count by a margin of 289 pins.
The Elgin Cross-Town Classic VII will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Bowlway Lanes located 810 Villa Street, starting at 1pm. The following week on Saturday, April 20, Elgin Lanes at 401 Shepard Drive, will host the next three matches, starting at 12pm. The event is free and open to the public. It’s sponsored by Bowlway Lanes, Elgin Lanes, Elgin Today, madwill creative, and is certified by the United States Bowling Congress.
