Jimmy Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, became the first rookie to win a tournament since 1986 by capturing the $200,000 Brunswick Memorial World Open at Brunswick Northern Bowl. Johnson joined his famous father, Don, a 26-time PBA champion and Hall of Famer, who won this crown in 1971 and '72. Johnson defeated leading qualifier Robert Lawrence, Austin, Texas, 243-227, for the $33,000 first prize. Johnson started with six consecutive strikes and held an 18-pin lead at that point. In his seventh frame, Johnson failed to convert the 2-4-5 spare and opened the door for Lawrence, who was gunning for his third title of 1990. Lawrence had the opportunity to shut out Johnson in his 10th frame by striking out, but an errant first shot spelled victory for the rookie. Lawrence collected $17,000 as runner-up. The championship round began with fourth-seeded Don Moser eliminating Mike Edwards of Tulsa, Okla., 249-238. Moser then defeated defending champion Parker Bohn III, Freehold, N.J., 208-200, before failing to Johnson, 236-204. Johnson also collected a boat, motor and trailer package worth more than $9,000 as part of his first prize. There were 20 international players representing 15 different countries in the 192-man field. The tournament established a PBA record with 16 300 games in the 56-game format. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND | Pos. |  | Name, City/State | Total | Amount | | | 1 | | Jimmy Johnson, Columbus, Ohio | 479 (2 games) | $33,000 | | 2 | | Robert Lawrence, Austin, Texas | 227 (1 game) | 17,000 | | 3 | | Don Moser, Peoria, Ill. | 661 (3 games) | 9,000 | | 4 | | Parker Bohn III, Freehold, N.J. | 200 (1 game) | 7,000 | | 5 | | Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla. | 238 (1 game) | 6,000 | |
PLAYOFF RESULTS-Moser defeated Edwards, 249-238; Moser defeated Bohn, 208-200; Johnson defeated Moser, 236-204; and in the championship game, Johnson defeated Lawrence, 243-227.
56-GAME TOTALS | | | Name, City | | Pins | | Avg | | WLT | | + | | Tot | | Amt | | | #1 | | Robert Lawrence, Austin, Texas | | 12954 | | 231.3 | | 18-6-0 | | 540 | | 13494 | | | | #2 | | Jimmy Johnson, Columbus, Ohio | | 12845 | | 229.4 | | 15-9-0 | | 450 | | 13295 | | | | 3 | | Parker Bohn III, Freehold, N.J. | | 12787 | | 228.3 | | 14-9-1 | | 435 | | 13222 | | | | #4 | | Don Moser, Peoria, III. | | 12750 | | 227.7 | | 14-10-0 | | 420 | | 13170 | | | | 5 | | Mike Edwards, Tulsa, Okla. | | 12827 | | 229.1 | | 10-12-2 | | 330 | | 13157 | | | | #6 | | Jeff Lizzi, Sandusky, Ohio | | 12687 | | 226.6 | | 13-9-2 | | 420 | | 13107 | | $5,000 | | 7 | | Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa. | | 12682 | | 226.5 | | 13-10-1 | | 405 | | 13087 | | 4,500 | | 8 | | Jeff Bellinger, Columbia, S.C. | | 12753 | | 227.7 | | 11-13-0 | | 330 | | 13083 | | 4,000 | | #9 | | David D'Entremont, Cleveland, Ohio | | 12719 | | 227.1 | | 12-12-0 | | 360 | | 13079 | | 3,600 | | 10 | | Jerry Krupa, Richmond, Ind. | | 12500 | | 223.2 | | 17-6-1 | | 525 | | 13025 | | 3,200 | | 11 | | Gary Dickinson, Edmond, Okla. | | 12559 | | 224.3 | | 14-10-0 | | 420 | | 12979 | | 3,000 | | #12 | | Tom Crites, Tampa, Fla. | | 12557 | | 224.2 | | 14-10-0 | | 420 | | 12977 | | 2,800 | | 13 | | Jess Stayrook, San Diego, Calif. | | 12652 | | 225.9 | | 9-13-2 | | 300 | | 12952 | | 2,700 | | 14 | | Jim Pencak, Mayfield Heights, Ohio | | 12619 | | 225.3 | | 11-13-0 | | 330 | | 12949 | | 2,600 | | 15 | | Bob Benoit, Topeka, Kan. | | 12622 | | 225.4 | | 10-13-1 | | 315 | | 12937 | | 2,500 | | 16 | | Leroy Bornhop, St. Charles, Mo. | | 12464 | | 222.6 | | 13-10-1 | | 405 | | 12869 | | 2,400 | | 17 | | Mike Aulby, Indianapolis | | 12469 | | 222.7 | | 11-12-1 | | 345 | | 12814 | | 2,300 | | 18 | | Kelly Coffman, Topeka, Kan. | | 12596 | | 224.9 | | 7-17-0 | | 210 | | 12806 | | 2,200 | | 19 | | John Petraglia, Manalapan, N.J. | | 12435 | | 222.1 | | 10-13-1 | | 315 | | 12750 | | 2,100 | | 20 | | Walter Ray Williams Jr., Stockton, Calif. | | 12381 | | 222.1 | | 9-15-0 | | 270 | | 12651 | | 2,000 | | #21 | | Billy Orlikowski, Marne, Mich. | | 12399 | | 221.4 | | 8-16-0 | | 240 | | 12639 | | 1,900 | | 22 | | Mark Turney, Corpus Christi, Texas | | 12259 | | 218.9 | | 9-14-1 | | 285 | | 12544 | | 1,800 | | 23 | | Scott Devers, Richmond, Ind. | | 12188 | | 217.6 | | 10-14-0 | | 300 | | 12488 | | 1,750 | | 24 | | Rodolfo Monacelli, Venezuela | | 12170 | | 217.3 | | 9-15-0 | | 270 | | 12440 | | 1,700 | |
OTHER CASHERS | Pos. | | Name, City/State | Amount | | | *#25 | | Danny Wiseman, Baltimore, Md. | $1,525 | | 26 | | Harry Sullins, Detroit, Mich. | 1,380 | | 27 | | Norm Duke, Albuquerque, N.M. | 1,370 | | 28 | | Mark Elicker, York, Pa. | 1,360 | | 29 | | Curtis Odom, Winston Salem, N.C. | 1,350 | | 30 | | Marc McDowell, Madison, Wis. | 1,340 | | 31 | | Todd H. Thompson, Reno, Nev. | 1,330 | | 32 | | John Mazza, Mount Clemens, Mich. | 1,320 | | 33 | | Bob Handley, Pompano Beach, Fla. | 1,310 | | #34 | | Mike Miller, Albuquerque, N.M. | 1,300 | | 35 | | Hugh Miller, Seattle, Wash. | 1,290 | | 36 | | Charlie Standish, Kalamazoo, Mich. | 1,280 | | 37 | | Ron Williams, Fort Worth, Texas | 1,270 | | 38 | | Chris Warren, Dallas | 1,260 | | #39 | | Jerry Miller, Twin Falls, Idaho | 1,250 | | 40 | | Tom Hinz, Joliet, Ill. | 1,240 | | 41 | | Mark Thayer, Lafayette, Ind. | 1,230 | | 42 | | Wayne Webb, Beaumont, Texas | 1,220 | | 43 | | Richard Abboud, Omaha, Neb. | 1,210 | | 44 | | Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, Kan. | 1,200 | | 45 | | Mark Baker, Huntington Beach, Calif. | 1,190 | | 46 | | Steve Jaros, Naperville, Ill. | 1,175 | | | | Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind. | 1,175 | | #48 | | Tony Cariello, Carol Stream, Ill. | 1,160 | | 49 | | Dave Husted, Milwaukie, Ore. | 1,150 | | 50 | | Dave Arnold, Mesa, Ariz. | 1,140 | | 51 | | Joe Berardi, Wellington, Fla. | 1,130 | | 52 | | Jim Stefanich, Joliet, Ill. | 1,120 | | 53 | | John Forst, Woodridge, Ill. | 1,105 | | # | | Steve Hoskins, Tarpon Springs, Fla. | 1,105 | | 55 | | Dave Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y. | 1,090 | | 56 | | Rick Schissler, Denver, Colo. | 1,080 | |
*-Match play alternate. 32-game qualifying leader-Mike Edwards, 7466. 24th place-Mark Turney, 7146. 56th place-Rick Schissler, 6815. #--Tom Crites (2), Robert Lawrence, Mike Miller, Tony Cariello, Steve Hoskins, Jerry Miller, Don Moser, Danny Wiseman, Billy Orlikowski, Thomas Young, Andy Neuer, Jeff Lizzi (2), Jimmy Johnson and David D'Entremont rolled 300 games ($100 each). PRO-AM CASHERS-Carmen Salvino, Johnny Petraglia, Jimmie Pritts, Dave Husted, Jess Stayrook, Scott Devers and David Ozio ($50 each).
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