"Numbers" used for Bowling scores

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"Numbers" used for Bowling scores

I can not find any bowling league programs written for Macs, so I am using my own template in "Numbers" to keep track of my league bowling scores. I made a template and using formulas I can keep track of averages and handicaps automatically. Right now I am just using it for a friendly league that I'm in and it is just for individual bowlers and not teams. But I'm sure if I needed I could make it work for teams also. I'm not saying this is any great feat, I'm sure anyone could do it if they wanted, but I'm just surprised that no one has done anything remotely close to doing League Bowling Secretary tracking up to now. If anyone would like to see my templates let me know...I will gladly send them to you.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 05:51 AM

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salprint Author

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Sep 19, 2025 10:37 AM in response to Yellowbox

I uploaded them to my drop box. You can retrieve them from there. I will have them there for a day or two.

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/361diwygnweldlwe10upe/AHRh6WNgKUZrL0z0BeKXZqE?rlkey=sntm66vzo431wdyup4h3fsjwq&st=dz21zku4&dl=0

Please let me know when you have downloaded them

Sal

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Yellowbox

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Sep 17, 2025 08:01 PM in response to salprint

Hi salprint,

Yes, I would like to see your templates.

Apple discourages publishing email addresses in these forums, for security reasons. Please upload your files to Dropbox or some other public site, then copy the link and post it here in a reply.

Happy Numbering!

Ian.

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salprint Author

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Sep 20, 2025 06:16 AM in response to Yellowbox

Averages and Handicaps Table:

Running averages are from another source that I used to get it started. Really once its going for a couple of weeks, I can eliminate that column.

The 240 and 0.9 is how the handicap is figured, it would be 90% of a 240 average.

Game score table: H is total pins for that session, "I" is total pins from the last session, so next week, "I" will be the total of H and I. Which will show up in "J".

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Yellowbox

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Sep 19, 2025 10:09 PM in response to salprint

Hi Sal,

Thanks. I have downloaded.

OK, they do work but I am unsure of your overall aim.

In the Averages & Handicaps table,

Columns A to E are Actual. Fair enough. You entered them.
Column F uses the AVERAGE function. OK.
Column G is Actual, no formulas. I don't understand where those Running Averages came from. Is that where you are asking for help?
Column H has formulas. You don't need the SUM function. (240−G2)×0.9 will work. That is a trivial point, but please explain the 240 and 0.9 (I am not a bowler).

In the Game Score table,

Columns A to F are Actual. Fair enough. You entered them.
Column G uses the SUM function. OK.
Columns H and I are Actual. Where did those values come from?
Column J uses the SUM function. OK.

Please clarify how your fellow users can help you to reach your aim.

Regards,

Ian.

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salprint Author

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Sep 20, 2025 09:39 AM in response to Yellowbox

PS: Thank you but I'm not really looking for help, the forms do what I need them to do. I appreciate your input though. I just wanted to share in case anyone else needed something like this. Thanks again

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