posted
05-25-2006 05:55 AM
We go back to November 19,
1977, where two of the top bowlers in the world met in the finals
of the $100,000 Brunswick World Open. Marshall Holman qualified 3,
won his opening two matches to meet Mark Roth, who qualified
first. Up to this time, the match became one of the most exciting
and energetic championship matches played up to that time as
Marshall made his run at 300, and a $10,000 bonus. It's amazing to
see how much hook both of them got for 1977. I
believe Mark Roth was 26 at the time, and Holman 23. NBC used to
cover this tournament, and the announcers were Jack Buck and Dave
Davis. One of the oddest things shown here is take note after
Marshall's 7th frame the long drag he takes on his cigarette going
into commercial. This would never be shown today. The production
is very basic, with the scoreboard is done by hand. Thank you to
Brian for the tape, and I hope you enjoy the two part recording of
the entire finals, commercial free.
$100,000 BRUNSWICK WORLD OPEN
Brunswick Northern Bowl, Glendale Heights, Ill., Nov 13-19, 1977
Holman Near-Perfect In World
In one of the most thrilling and action-packed nationally
televised championship rounds in PBA history, fiery Marshall
Holman defeated three opponents to win the coveted $100,000
Brunswick World Open.
Holman opened with victories over Emmett Shutes and Pete Couture
before out-dueling top-seeded Mark Roth, 277-250, in the title
match to capture the $14,000 top prize.
It was Holman's fifth career victory and second of the season.
Ironically, his other victory in 1977 came when he teamed with
Roth to win the $55,000 PBA Doubles Classic at San Jose, Calif.
"Mark is one of my best friends on the tour but I did not
feel bad about beating him," Holman said. "I led
thistournament for five of the seven rounds and I feel I deserve
to be the champion."
TELEVISED FINALS
Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount
1 Marshall Holman, Medford, Ore. 723 (3 games) $14,000
2 Mark Roth, Staten Island, N.Y. 250 (1 game) 7,500
3 Pete Couture, Windsor, Conn. 212 (1 game) 5,000
4 Emmett Shutes, State College, Pa. 393 (2 games) 4,000
5 Mike Durbin, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 199 (1. game) 3,000
PLAYOFF RESULTS-Shutes defeated Durbin, 205-199; Holman defeated
Shutes, 233-188; Holman defeated Couture. 213-212, and in the
championship game, Holman defeated Roth, 277-250.
posted
05-25-2006 05:55 AM