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Iowa bowler just misses lead at 2010 OC

Iowa bowler just misses lead at 2010 OC

Gerald Faires of Collinsville, Ill., only threw four strikes during his team event at the USBC Open Championships, but everything fell into place in time for him to make a run at the Classified Singles lead Sunday.

On the Lanes with Bill Spigner

On the Lanes with Bill Spigner

In the coming months, we'll talk with some of the best-known bowlers at the USBC Open Championships and get their thoughts on their time at the tournament and what it takes to succeed on the championship lanes.

Pennsylvania bowler joins 60-Year Club at OC

Pennsylvania bowler joins 60-Year Club at OC

Nelson Silverstrim Jr. of Williamsport, Pa., added his name to a very short list as he became the 14th bowler in the 107-year history of the USBC Open Championships to make 60 tournament appearances.

Two bowlers toss perfect games at 2010 OC

Two bowlers toss perfect games at 2010 OC

Once again, it has been feast or famine on the honor score front at the USBC Open Championships, and after nearly two weeks without a 300 game, there were three in less than 24 hours.

Montana bowler shines at 2010 USBC Open

Montana bowler shines at 2010 USBC Open

Family and work obligations kept Keith Meagor of Butte, Mont., from bowling as much as he would've liked to in recent years, but he always made sure he had time for the USBC Open Championships.

Illinois bowler reaches milestone at 2010 OC

Illinois bowler reaches milestone at 2010 OC

William Chestnut of Cantrall, Ill., made his USBC Open Championships debut as a last-minute substitute at the 1961 event in Detroit, and he has been to every tournament since.

Minnesota duo leads doubles at 2010 OC

Minnesota duo leads doubles at 2010 OC

Three years ago, John Kreyer Jr. of Fridley, Minn., made headlines with the first perfect game of the 2007 USBC Open Championships, and this weekend, he's back in the spotlight at the National Bowling Stadium.

Defending champ helps team into lead at OC

Defending champ helps team into lead at OC

Defending singles champion Bo Goergen led his team into the top spot in Team All-Events with a 10,284 total at the National Bowling Stadium.

Michigan bowler shoots 298 at 2010 OC

Michigan bowler shoots 298 at 2010 OC

Only a handful of bowlers each year find themselves in position to roll a perfect game at the USBC Open Championships. Chris Damon of Kimball, Mich., has been there twice in his seven tournament appearances but fell short of perfection on both occasions.

On the Lanes with Bo Goergen

On the Lanes with Bo Goergen

This week, we talked to defending Regular Singles champion Bo Goergen to get his thoughts on his time at the tournament and what it takes to succeed on the championship lanes.