Chippewa Valley Match Games set for Jan. 4-5

One of the biggest tournaments in the northern half of Wisconsin is set for Jan. 4-5 in Eau Claire, tournament organizer Denny Burkart announced. The 56th annual Chippewa Valley Match Games will be held at Wagner's Lanes. The entry fee is $90 and first is $1,500, with one in four bowlers cashing. There also is plenty of side action, including brackets and pots. Qualifying is Saturday with squads at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and the finals are Sunday at 9 a.m. The top 24 advance with 100 entries, a...