THIS DAY IN BOWLING HISTORY

THIS DAY IN BOWLING HISTORY

... a feature of BOWL Magazine Online at www.ncaba.org


August 7, 1993: Steve Jaros wins his second Choice Hotels Summer Classic in three years in Edmond, Okla., when he defeats top seed Kevin McGerr in a roll-off, 49-36, after they tied at 224.


August 7, 1985: Billy Young Jr. captures his first PBA title at the Molson Golden Bowling Challenge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with a 236-226 victory over veteran Bobby Jacks in the championship match.


August 7, 1984: Mark Williams takes home his first PBA championship with a smashing 257-157 title match win over leader Pete McCordic, a close friend.