"I have never been more disappointed in my life than I am right now," Norm Duke said after being ousted by third seeded Bryan Goebel, 296-280, in the $210,000 True Value Open finals at Landmark Recreation Center. It took a nearly perfect effort by Goebel to earn his third PBA title, the $43,000 first prize, re-qualification into the Brunswick World Tournament of Champions. Duke, Edmond, Okla., had scorched the lanes week-long for five PBA scoring records (six, 12 and 18-game qualifying, as well as 42-game totals with and without bonus pins) en route to assuming the top-seeded position by a 471-pin margin over second-seeded Randy Pedersen. Goebel strung the first 11 strikes in the championship game, but left the 3-6-9-10 with his final shot. Duke's 280 effort was the highest losing score in PBA's 33-year televised championship round history and the second-highest title game pinfall total (576 pins). Goebel said, "My knees melted after the second strike in the 10th. I just threw the 12th shot too slow. I wish I could have that last shot back. My heart goes out to Norm-he bowled better than anyone I've ever seen all week. I was glad to finally throw a good shot to win a title." The ABC Sports' telecast began with fourth-seeded Eugene McCune of Munster, Ind., defeating 1991 PBA Player of the Year David Ozio, Vidor, Texas, 248-231. Goebel then entered and further prolonged McCune's visit to the PBA winner's circle. In the semifinal game, Goebel defeated Pedersen, Hollywood, Fla., 230-194. Pedersen collected $13,000 for third place, McCune $10,000 for fourth and Ozio $8,000. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND | Pos. |  | Name, City/State | Total | Amount | | | 1 | | Bryan Goebel, Merriam, KS | 780 (3 games) | $43,000 | | 2 | | Norm Duke, Oklahoma City | 280 (1 game) | 22,500 | | 3 | | Randy Pedersen, Hollywood, FL | 194 (1 game) | 13,000 | | 4 | | Eugene McCune, Munster, IN | 445 (2 games) | 10,000 | | 5 | | David Ozio, Vidor, TX | 231 (1 game) | 8,000 | |
PLAYOFF RESULTS-McCune defeated Ozio, 248-231; Goebel defeated McCune, 254-197; Goebel defeated Pedersen, 230-194 and in the championship game, Goebel defeated Duke, 296-280.
42 GAME TOTALS | | | Name, City | | Pins | | Avg | | WLT | | + | | Tot | | Amt | | | #1 | | Norm Duke, Oklahoma City | | 10454 | | 248.9 | | 15-9-0 | | 450 | | 10904 | | | | 2 | | Randy Pedersen, Hollywood, FL | | 9943 | | 236.7 | | 18-6-0 | | 480 | | 10483 | | | | 3 | | Bryan Goebel, Merriam, KS | | 9745 | | 232.0 | | 15-9-0 | | 450 | | 10195 | | | | #4 | | Eugene McCune, Munster, IN | | 9703 | | 231.0 | | 16-8-0 | | 480 | | 10183 | | | | 5 | | David Ozio, Vidor, TX | | 9677 | | 230.4 | | 16-8-0 | | 480 | | 10157 | | | | 6 | | Gary Dickinson, Edmond, OK | | 9659 | | 230.0 | | 14-10-0 | | 420 | | 10079 | | $6,500 | | #7 | | Marc McDowell, Madison, WI | | 9592 | | 228.4 | | 15-9-0 | | 450 | | 10042 | | 5,500 | | 8 | | Jason Couch, Clermont, FL | | 9612 | | 228.9 | | 14-10-0 | | 420 | | 10032 | | 5,000 | | 9 | | Justin Hromek, Andover, KS | | 9534 | | 227.0 | | 14-10-0 | | 420 | | 9954 | | 4,500 | | 10 | | Mike Aulby, Indianapolis | | 9639 | | 229.5 | | 10-14-0 | | 300 | | 9939 | | 4,000 | | 11 | | Mark Scroggins, Amarillo, TX | | 9465 | | 225.4 | | 14-9-1 | | 435 | | 9900 | | 3,600 | | 12 | | David Traber, Woodstock, IL | | 9609 | | 228.8 | | 9-14-1 | | 285 | | 9894 | | 3,300 | | 13 | | Del Ballard Jr., Richardson, TX | | 9570 | | 227.9 | | 10-13-1 | | 315 | | 9885 | | 3,000 | | #14 | | Billy Orlikowski, Grand Rapids, MI | | 9516 | | 226.6 | | 11-12-1 | | 345 | | 9861 | | 2,800 | | 15 | | Parker Bohn III, Freehold, NJ | | 9558 | | 227.6 | | 10-14-0 | | 300 | | 9858 | | 2,600 | | 16 | | Leroy Bornhop, St. Chases, MO | | 9385 | | 223.5 | | 13-10-1 | | 405 | | 9790 | | 2,500 | | 17 | | Rick Steelsmith, Wichita, KS | | 9509 | | 226.4 | | 9-15-0 | | 270 | | 9779 | | 2,400 | | 18 | | Dave Wodka, Las Vegas | | 9500 | | 226.2 | | 7-17-0 | | 210 | | 9710 | | 2,300 | | 19 | | Roger Bowker, Ocala, FL | | 9284 | | 221.1 | | 12-12-0 | | 360 | | 9644 | | 2,200 | | #20 | | Tony Amend, Garfield, NJ | | 9318 | | 221.9 | | 9-15-0 | | 270 | | 9588 | | 2,100 | | 21 | | David Carter, Glen Mills, PA | | 9283 | | 221.0 | | 9-15-0 | | 270 | | 9553 | | 2,050 | | 22 | | Jess Stayrook, Tempe, AZ | | 9154 | | 218.0 | | 11-13-0 | | 330 | | 9484 | | 2,000 | | 23 | | Brian Voss, Atlanta | | 9248 | | 220.2 | | 7-17-0 | | 210 | | 9458 | | 1,950 | | 24 | | Philip Ringener, Big Spring, TX | | 9196 | | 219.0 | | 7-16-1 | | 225 | | 9421 | | 1,900 | |
OTHER CASHERS | Pos. | | Name, City/State | Amount | | | 25 | | Mike Shady, Ripon, WI | $1,740 | | 26 | | Mark Bowers, Wilmington, DE | 1,820 | | 27 | | Dave Husted, Milwaukie, OR | 1,655 | | | | Richard Wolfe, Arlington, VA | 1,655 | | 29 | | Dave D'Entremont, Middleburg Hts., OH | 1,600 | | | | Jack Jurek, Lackawanna, NY | 1,600 | | 31 | | Doug Kent, Canandaigua, NY | 1,570 | | 32 | | Mike Scroggins, Amarillo, TX | 1,550 | | 33 | | George Branham III, Indianapolis | 1,530 | | 34 | | Jeff Lizzi, Sandusky, OH | 1,520 | | 35 | | Lenny Boresch, Kenosha, WI | 1,500 | | | | Bill Oakes, Lawton, OK | 1,500 | | | | Dennis Torgerson, Maquoketa, IA | 1,500 | | 38 | | Dennis Horan, San Diego | 1,470 | | | | Brad Larson, Rush City, MN | 1,470 | | | | Kirk von Krueger, Pensacola, FL | 1,470 | | #41 | | Chris Warren, Dallas | 1,450 | | 42 | | Charlie Standish, Kalamazoo, MI | 1,440 | | 43 | | Ted Hannahs, Zanesville, OH | 1,430 | | 44 | | Mark Williams, Beaumont, TX | 1,420 | | 45 | | Scott Alexander, Seattle | 1,405 | | | | Scott Rains, Rock Island, IL | 1,405 | | #47 | | Brad Snell, Elk Grove, IL | 1,390 | | 48 | | Pete Weber, St. Ann, MO | 1,380 | | 49 | | Dave Arnold, Gilbert, AZ | 1,365 | | | | Jeff Germans, Wheeling, WV | 1,365 | | 51 | | Bob Learn Jr., Erie, PA | 1,350 | | 52 | | Joe Barked, Morro Bay, CA | 1,340 | | 53 | | Bryan Bailey, Grove City, PA | 1,335 | |
*-Match play alternate. 18-game qualifying leader-Norm Duke, 4696. 23rd place- Tony Amend and Bryan Goebel, 4120. 53rd place-Bryan Bailey, 3999. #-Norm Duke (3), Steve Hoskins, Dennis Jacques, Tony Amend, Brad Snell, Chris Warren, Adam Apo, Tom Storer, 71m Weisbrod, Eugene McCune, Brian Schwanke, Jan Gas- Kelly Coffman, Billy Orlikowski and Mare McDowell rolled 300 games ($300 each). PRO-AM CASHERS-Steve Hoskins, Doug Kent, Bob Learn Jr, Mark Scroggins, Jeff Man,, Parker Bohn III, Ryan Shafer, Bryan Goebel, Amleto Monacelli, Gary Dickinson, Hugh Miller, Danny Wiseman, Randy Bennett, Mike Aulby, Eric Forkel and Dave Ferraro ($50 each).
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