Backyard Briefs

Sign-ups for the Buckeye Trail Biddy League 5th/6th and 3rd/4th grade football teams are scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20 and Sunday, June 10 at the pavilion in the Old Washington Village Park. Sign-ups are for students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades during the 2012-13 school year.

New rules will have an impact on local bowlers

The United States Bowling Congress has adopted several rule changes that will effect membership, league and tournament play.

Down the lane

Bahraini Youssef Falah and Thai Angkana Netrviseth captured the men's and women's titles of the 14th Sinai International Open Bowling Championship for men, women anyouth singles marking Sinai Liberation Day. In April 1982 Sinai was returned to Egypt after it had been captured by Israel during the 1967 war.

Vicki Prevost's Pin Tales: Sylvia still getting the job done

John Sylvia, 63, of Dartmouth, was not having a good warm-up session prior to competition in the Center League at Wonder Bowl last January.

Concert, bowling and pool tournaments to raise funds for local veterans’ programs

Whether you are into rock music, bowling or playing pool, Saturday, April 28, is your chance to do what you enjoy and support area veterans at the same time. That night, the third annual Rock for Vets concert — featuring seven bands on two stages — will take place at Sturtevant’s Hiawatha Bar and Grill, 9809 Durand Ave. Earlier in the day, two related events, Bowl for Vets and Pool for Vets ...