Professional Bowlers Association

Jason Couch remained unbeaten as the leading qualifier and collected his fourth PBA title in the Indianapolis Open at Market Square Arena. Couch turned back second-seeded Richard Wolfe, Arlington, Va., 256-223, for the $17,500 first prize.

Couch, Clermont, Fla., started the championship game with four strikes and led by 12 pins after seven frames, then closed with another four-bagger and a spare. Wolfe never really threatened after opening with a double, and had to settle for the $9,000 second-place check.

The 2,114 in attendance were treated to an exciting evening's worth of animation from the all left-handed lineup.

"I wanted to show everyone here why I led this tournament. This was my tournament to win," Couch said. "I never got lined up until my last two practice balls. I'm an aggressive player and the crowd's energy really pumps me up. Rich knew I was struggling and came right out throwing strikes. I've learned how to throw the ball a little softer and am now working on my versatility."

The ESPN telecast started with 1991 PBA Rookie of the Year Ward topping leading Rookie of the Year candidate Billy Myers Jr., 225-200. Ward, North Fort Myers, Fla., next ousted third-seeded John Mazza, 241-194 but then fell to Wolfe, 257-234. Ward took home $5,500, Mazza, Shelby Township, Mich., earned $4,500 for fourth, and Myers, Temple City, Calif., $3,500.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

PLAYOFF RESULTS-Ward defeated Myers, 225-200; Ward defeated Mazza, 241-194; Wolfe defeated Ward, 257-234; and in the championship game. Couch defeated Wolfe, 256-223.

42-GAME TOTALS

		Name, City		Pins		Avg		WLT		+		Tot		Amt
#1		Jason Couch, Clermont, FL		9684		230.6		13-10-1		405		10089
2		Richard Wolfe, Arlington, VA		9618		229.0		13-11-0		390		10008
3		John Mazza, Shelby Township, MI		9528		226.8		15-9-0		450		9978
4		Ricky Ward. North Fort Myers, FL		9412		224.1		16-8-0		480		9892
#5		Billy Myers Jr., Temple City, CA		9512		226.5		12-12-0		360		9872
6		Ted Hannahs, Zanesville, OH		9385		223.5		14-9-i		435		9820		$2,925
7		Andrew Neuer, Milton, PA		9398		223.7		14-10-0		420		9818		2,800
8		Mike Aulby, Indianapolis		9486		225.8		10-14-0		300		9786		2,675
9		Brad Snell, Itasca, IL		9386		223.5		13-11-0		390		9776		2,550
10		David Ozio, Vidor, TX		9298		221.4		14-10-0		420		9718		2,425
11		Robert Stempien Jr., Wyandotte, MI		9337		222.3		12-11-1		375		9712		2,300
12		Pete Weber, St. Ann, MO		9256		220.4		14-9-1		435		9691		2,175
13		Randy Pedersen, Hollywood, FL		9300		221.4		12-12-0		360		9660		2,050
14		Rick Berry, Lake Forest, CA		9236		219.9		14-10-0		420		9656		1,950
15		John Gant, Winston-Salem, NC		9211		219.3		13-11-0		390		9601		1,850
#16		Bob Benoit, Topeka, KS		9280		220.9		10-14-0		300		9580		1,750
17		Joe Firpo, Lake Worth, FL		9187		218.7		11-13-0		330		9517		1,650
18		Harry Sullins, Ann Arbor, MI		9154		217.9		12-12-0		360		9514		1,550
19		Parker Bohn III, Jackson, NJ		9218		219.5		8-15-1		255		9473		1,450
20		Brian Voss, Atlanta		9052		215.5		12-12-0		360		9412		1,350
21		Bob Belmont, Dunedin, FL		9031		215.1		9-12-3		315		9346		1,250
22		Adam Apo, Florissant, MO		8947		213.1		6-18-0		180		9127		1,150
23		Tim Criss, Bel Air, MD		8911		212.2		7-17-0		210		9121		1,050
24		Dave Wodka, Las Vegas		8814		209.9		10-14-0		300		9114		1,000

Pos.		Name, City/State	Amount
*25		Justin Hromek, Andover, KS	$1,075
26		Ryan Shafer, Elmira, NY	835
27		Joe Mrenak Jr., Dayton, OH	820
28		Len Blakey, Tacoma, WA	805
29		Bill Swanson, Palatine, IL	790
30		Bob Spaulding, Greenville, SC	780
31		Mike Edwards, Oklahoma City	775
32		Eric Forkel, Tucson, AZ	770
33		Ken McNeely, Morganton, NC	765
34		Jeff Lizzi, Medford, NY	760
35		Kelly Coffman, Topeka, KS	755
t36		Steve Harris, Indianapolis	750
37		Stoney Baker, Alpharetta, GA	745
38		Tom Baker, Buffalo, NY	740
39		Rick Benard, Las Vegas	735
40		Ron Palombi Jr., Erie, PA	730
41		Mike Scroggins, Amarillo. TX	725
42		Frank Ingerling, Boca Raton, FL	720
43		Dave D'Entremont, Middlebg.Hts., OH	715