Woman rolls perfect 300
JANESVILLE — Pollie McCarthy of Janesville has made the big time at last.
The 71 year-old McCarthy rolled her first 300 here Tuesday night in the Women’s City League at RiversEdge Bowl.
McCarthy joins an elite group of women to roll a perfect game in Janesville league bowling, and is the oldest woman to roll a 300 in Janesville.
Last week, McCarthy strung together 10 strikes after leaving an open second frame.
“I thought that was as close as I was going to get to a 300,” said McCarthy, who along with her husband Jerry, has been a fixture in Janesville bowling since the mid-1960s.
The magic didn’t disappear this time, and McCarthy didn’t see the perfection coming until late.
“I didn’t know I had a chance at a 300 until the 10th frame,” she said. “I got nervous.’’
Keeping her mind on bowling, McCarthy survived the jitters and stayed focused on the task at hand.
“My friend told me everybody stopped bowling and it got quiet, but I didn’t notice,” McCarthy said.
McCarthy rolled her 12th ball into the pocket to earn perfection.
“I just thought to put it out there and get through the shot,” said McCarthy, who had one Brooklyn strike during the string.
The 1991 Janesville Bowling Association Hall of Fame inductee also rolled a 180 and 222 and finished with 703 series to add to her 732 series she bowled last October.
The perfect game seals McCarthy’s comeback from a tough season last year, and put her on equal footing with Jerry, a JBA Hall of Famer who has rolled six perfect games.
“I’m just as excited about it as she is,” Jerry said. “It’s something we’ve been talking about for some time.’’
Pollie finally put words into action.
Mar 24, 2009 at 6:20 p.m.
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I actually did feel better after reading this story. It had a Hollywood script building up to the big climax. The missed opportunity, the love interest, and the never say die attitude that only a true Hall of Famer has. Congratulations on your tremendous achievement Pollie.
There is some good news in Janesville if you look hard enough!
Mar 24, 2009 at 6:05 p.m.
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good job. nice rolling
Mar 24, 2009 at 5:14 p.m.
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No fair, ncpanfan, you have the lord on your side!!!
;~)
Mar 24, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.
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As a bowler who threw 7 strikes in a row and was shaking so bad I couldn't pour my pop I can only imagine how stressful it is to roll a perfect game! I know several people who have and it is truly amazing to watch. They like it better when everyone acts normal instead of getting all quiet and staring! The guy who bowls on my team on our Saturday night couples league has gotten 2 or 3 of them. We joke around all the time about oh yeah well I can bowl a 300.... series! It is a common joke among bowlers. :)
Great job Pollie!! What an accomplishment!
Mar 24, 2009 at 4:44 p.m.
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very impressive, congrats!
Mar 20, 2009 at 10:56 a.m.
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I laughed when I read DrTalk's comment, all he said is that he can bowl a 300 "SERIES" meaning that he sucks and can barely hit 100 pins a game. Geez, reread his comment before commenting. Way to go Pollie, awesome job ! :)
Mar 20, 2009 at 7:38 a.m.
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Why does some one always have to be an "ASS" about things. DrTalk you earned that distinction on this particular blog... WAY TO GO Pollie, WAY TO GO!!!!! :)
Mar 19, 2009 at 8:18 p.m.
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way to go pollie!!! congratulations, and welcome to the bowling women's elite :)
Mar 19, 2009 at 8:03 p.m.
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Rock on! Good work.
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:29 p.m.
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congrats pollie!
be quite drdowner er i mean drtalk
Mar 19, 2009 at 10:16 a.m.
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Congratulations Pollie!!! I remember bowling with you years ago in a league and thought you were a great bowler then. Well deserved for a wonderful lady!!!!
Mar 19, 2009 at 9:59 a.m.
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He was being funny, geez relax
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:58 a.m.
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DrTalk-Who gives a crap.
Nice job Pollie.
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:28 a.m.
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I can bowl a 300 series...
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:14 a.m.
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WTG Pollie!!! Wish I could have been there.
Mar 19, 2009 at 12:09 a.m.
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Nice job...............
Mar 18, 2009 at 8:44 p.m.
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I love stories like this!! Congratulations!!
Mar 18, 2009 at 5:29 p.m.
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Fantastic Pollie !
I wish I were there to see it.
Mar 18, 2009 at 5:04 p.m.
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That is awesome... congrats!
Mar 18, 2009 at 8:48 a.m.
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Way to go!
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